Gwartney - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Elizabeth Gwartney B: 1817

martyeckart — 2012-07-04 14:26:28Z

Can anyone identify the parents of Elizabeth Gwartney (1817-1880)? According to census records, her father was born in TN and mother born in KY.

Elizabeth Gwartney married Joseph "Seph" Eckart in 1836, and gave birth to my great-great Grandfather Jonas Eckart.

Re: Gwartney are Everywhere!

RexGwartney — 2012-06-30 00:03:29Z

Cool we are cousins then KS is where my grandfather came from

Re: MICAJAH GWARTNEY 1750 (VA) - 1818 (IN)

hansepw1 — 2012-05-26 22:34:44Z

I am also descended of Micahjah.
I don't know where he or Elizabeth are buried, but 2 of their sons are buried in Jordan's cemetery in Harrison county. This is an old cemetery, but it seems the first burials were associated with the start of the church and so Micajah and Elizabeth would have been dead some years before.

My guess is on their land or in a cemetery in the proximity of Mauchport - or between Mauchport and Corydon.

Re: any info on Gwartneys in Oklahoma

lisakaymckinney — 2012-04-29 08:05:35Z

I have the family history book done on the Gwartneys. I'm related to Gwartneys in NE Okla. Glad to share. Email me at begatbegat@yahoo.com.

Re: MICAJAH GWARTNEY 1750 (VA) - 1818 (IN)

lisakaymckinney — 2012-04-29 07:56:24Z

I have a copy of the book "Our Heritage from the Gwartney's of Indiana," by Rebecca Sidwell. It was NOT published in 1922 but more like 1972 or later. I remember when it was done. My line does not match up with most folks on this thread, but I am "Lisa Reed" in the book, granddaughter of Muriel Gwartney Younger. I will be happy to do look-ups for folks. The book is available in the Dallas Public Library and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City -- is not on microfilm as far as I know and doesn't circulate, naturally.

Re: Gwartney are Everywhere!

RexGwartney — 2012-01-04 03:27:35Z

Hello I am Louise Gwartney's Grandson. Its nice to have gotten a tip from this site. It's nice to know Im not the only one left. I currently reside in Auburn, Ca area. This is thearea Louise lived in until his passing a few years ago. I don't know alot of the family history but I may be able to fill a gap or two.

Re: Susan Gwartney of IN

tac091217 — 2011-11-20 05:10:31Z

Hello I am a descendent of Anthony Gwartney and I would like to know some of the information that you have in your book... My Great Great Grandpa is James Gwartney.. His first wife was Nancy "Tennie" Martin.. You can contact me at tac_091217@yahoo.com my name is Theresa Crow.. Thank you

Micajah C Gwartney?

Leslie85223 — 2011-09-04 16:27:15Z

Happened to come across a record of marriage dated 4/24/1882 in Meade (county?), KY between Micajah C Gwartney and Nancy Squire.

Anyone know anything about this couple? Couldn't find them in any of the federal census reports but it's possible the surname was spelled incorrectly (not unusual).

I'm thinking the groom was likely a descendant of Micajah Gartney 1750-1818 . . .

Just can't let go of this family history!!!

Leslie (AZ)

Re: Gwartney in KY and IN

ggwartney — 2011-07-26 20:08:27Z

I don't know all the sources that my sister used for her book " The Gwartneys of La",,,but she has Susan born in 1801---the male born in 1793 was not shown..I would love to get more information on Micajah children, My sister's book was mostly on Anthony and his desendants.

Virginia Lee Gwartney Wriborg
iluvclint@bellsouth.net

Re: Gwartney in KY and IN

ggwartney — 2011-07-26 19:50:44Z

I am descended from Micajah and Elizabeth McDuffy Gwartney, my sister wrote a book on them and their descendants. Susan was one of their daughters. If I can help in any way, please let me know,

Virginia Lee Gwartney Wriborg
iluvclint@bellsouth.net

Re: Susan Gwartney in IN

ggwartney — 2011-07-26 19:34:40Z

My sister wrote a book on Micajah and Elizabeth Gwartney. they had 9 children, according to her research. John,Rebecca,Anthony,William,Thomas,Ephraim,Polly, Sarah and Susan...

virginia Lee Gwartney Wriborg
iluvclint@bellsouth.net

Re: Gwartney Ancestry

ggwartney — 2011-07-26 19:25:23Z

My Grx5 were also Micajah and Elizabeth McDuffy. according to my sister's ( Gloria) research, Micajah had 9 children, but non named Julia...just saying, I also searched for Julia in her book and Roll and could find nothing...this anchestor search is not always correct...

Re: Susan Gwartney of IN

ggwartney — 2011-07-26 19:10:53Z

I am descended from Susan's brother, Anthony. what other information do you want ? My sister wrote a book about the descendents of Micajah and Elizabeth Gwartney( mostly the Anthony Gwartney line)

Re: Gwartney in KY and IN

ggwartney — 2011-07-26 19:02:21Z

Susan Gwartney is one of Micajah's daughters. She was born in 1801. My sister wrote a book on " the Gwartney's of La." we are descended from Micajah and his son Anthony and Olive Haywood Gwartney. I have no other information about Susan.I would like to find the book " Micajah Gwartney of Virginia and His Descendants by Frieda Sims Nelson,,,also " Our Heritage from the Gwartneys of Indiana " by Rebecca Sidwell
...If you have any information on these books, I would appreciate you letting me know..
Thanks,
Virginia Lee Gwartney Wriborg
iluvclint@bellsouth.net

Re: Gwartney in KY and IN

Iowastree — 2011-02-26 00:30:44Z

Good Evening,
I believe I am a descendant of Jacob & Julia Roll's son, Isaac. I am looking for information for Jacob. i.e. his father, mother and burial. Isaac and his second wife, Amanda Guthrie Bingaman are buried in Cedar Cemetery in Iowa. I would appreciate any information you can give me, including more information on Julia.

Thank you for your help,
Terry Roll Lauritsen

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-12-07 03:04:11Z

I am a descendant of the GWartney line. My grandmother was Julia Elima who married Jacob Roll. Some theory is she actually the daughter of John and Lucinda Gwartney, Micajah's oldest son. Do you have any information on Elizabeth McGuffy. I keep hitting a brick wall. If you can point in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached via e-mail bsmithziph@yahoo.com Brandon Smith-Ziph

Re: MICAJAH GWARTNEY 1750 (VA) - 1818 (IN)

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-30 02:58:32Z

Don I saw your message board posting. I am the descedant of Julia Elimina Gwartney Micajah daughter. There seems to be some confusion as to her father was can you help me. I can be reached at bsmithziph@yahoo.com

Re: MICAJAH GWARTNEY 1750 (VA) - 1818 (IN)

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-30 02:57:05Z

Julia never remarried she died and Jacob remarried Eliza Jane Fisher and he died in Iowa 1864 and ELiza died in Arkansas. Some evidence points top Julia dying in Iowa not Indiana. Brandon

Re: MICAJAH GWARTNEY 1750 (VA) - 1818 (IN)

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-30 02:54:49Z

You bring upa good point. Brandon

Re: MICAJAH GWARTNEY 1750 (VA) - 1818 (IN)

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-30 02:53:04Z

Hi! I am direct descendant of Julia E. Gwartney Roll and the Roll children of Julia and JAcob have daughters named after her and all I have ever been able to find is Julia Elimina nad that includes there marriage inforamtion. I have been researching from the point that Micajah is her father based all my early research if someone has something different please let me know. Brandon

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 23:04:49Z

I have been doing a total search on my family especially siblings of my grandparents lines.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 23:02:44Z

Are in interested in finding out information on Sarah Ann Hooten lets worlk on that project.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 23:01:11Z

I can hook you up. Do you have pictures of your great grandparents???

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 22:58:09Z

I definitely will we can to lunch also and go to the libaray and the geneaological society.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-23 22:18:11Z

your family says pony express? My mom said that too, but nothing on pony express site shows his name nor at the pony express musuem. I live about 30 minutes south of St. Joe. Next time you go there give me a call and I'll try to meet up with ya. My number is 816-930-3534. Shelia

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-23 22:15:26Z

I have no pictures of any of them. I did notice that the brothers stayed somewhat close.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 21:43:53Z

Let me look it over and I am hoping you and I can clear up the mystery of Isaac Roll's wife Sarah Ann Hooten. By the way if you notice my George Washington Roll, your William Roll, Warren LArue Roll and Isaac Roll pretty much stayed together in their mpvement from place to place.. Also if you are interested in hearing I have a oicture of Melissa Askren and Hannah Roll also Warren LArue Roll and my George Washington Roll. Do you have any pictures????? I will be happy to make a copy for you.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 21:40:08Z

That is interesting please let me know because it can be quite confusing. What do you have the name of Rachel Webb's father I see Elijah Webb and another name is Elisha any ideas???

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 21:38:30Z

How interesting I found George on the census for Osawatomie state hospital. I have a copy be patient and I will get it to you. I believe it was 1930. With a head injury I suspect he wasn't nice at times. Could explain Willie's behavior. I still have family in St. Joe mo and go there all the time. DO you know if your great grandmother calimed his body?? The story I heard was about the pony express and the nail into the head I haven't heard anyhting about a ranch. Brandon

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 21:34:45Z

George W. Roll that married Emma died at Oswatomie State Hospital in 1935. He isn't buried with her I have been all over Ashland/Oakland he isn't there. Willie was not a nice man from the accounts of his son Donald. Get back with for more.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 21:29:29Z

Sean Ziph

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-23 21:29:08Z

Sean Ziph

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-23 20:10:46Z

who is your step son and where does he live?

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-23 20:09:35Z

Info I sent on descendents might be confusing. Contact me at shelia@thewrightscottie.com and I can resend.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-23 20:07:19Z

William and America are my ggg grandparents and their son George is my gg grandfather. Here is info on them:

Descendants of William Taylor Roll And America Hooten (9 kids) this info I am sure of.

1 William Taylor Roll d: 03 Oct 1904 b: 11 Nov 1830 in IN (probably Corydon, Harrison Co) married America Hooten d: 20 Sep 1904 b: Aug 1832 in Sullivan Co., Indiana
2 Martha (Mattie) Roll b: 03 Jan 1854 in IN (possibly Clark) - found in Buchanan MO 1870/1880
2 John Roll d: Abt. 1877 b: Abt. 1856 in IN - found in Buchanan MO 1870/1880
2 Matilda (Tillie) Roll b: Abt. 1865 in MO (probably Platte) found in Buchanan MO 1870/1880
2 George Washington Roll d: 26 May 1934 b: 13 Aug 1867 in MO (grandpa's book says 8/13/1862) he married
+Emma Erelda Thompson d: 15 Jul 1950 b: 31 Aug 1871 in Burr Oak Township, Doniphan, KS
3 America Lillian Roll d: 23 Apr 1968 b: 01 Feb 1894 in Palermo, Doniphan Co., KS married +Earl Endle Morris d: 18 Apr 1978 b: 16 Dec 1893 in St. Joe, MO, Certificate #628
3 Anna Rachel Roll d: Mar 1979 b: 04 Jun 1895 in Palermo (Doniphan County), KS married +Roy Oliver Guy d: Abt. Jan 1975 b: 26 Sep 1889 in Doniphan County, KS (Near Highland)
3 Nora Georgia Roll d: 19 Sep 1976 b: 18 Feb 1897 in Doniphan Co, KS married +Archie Burt Collier d: Abt. 1974 b: 24 Oct 1893 in Shelly Ville, MO
... 3 Edith Maria Roll d: 08 Sep 1958 b: 28 Jan 1899 in Doniphan Co, KS married +William P. Smarsty d: 13 Jan 1962 b: 1889 in Unknown (they had no children)
... 3 William (Willie) Andrew Roll d: 12 Nov 1965 b: 29 Oct 1900 in Wathena, Doniphan Co, KS married
+Hafa Puckszyn d: 05 Oct 1989 b: 07 Aug 1904 in Russia / Austria
*2nd Wife of William (Willie) Andrew Roll
....... +Gracie A. Grey d: 19 Jul 1943 b: 05 Sep 1923 in Spencer Co., KY
... 3 Stella Violet Roll d: 05 Nov 1961 b: 08 Apr 1903 in Elwood, Doniphan Co., KS. This date is for sure
....... +John Davis
... *2nd Husband of Stella Violet Roll +Delno Duckworth b: in ?Parks (Hitchcock County) Nebraska
2 Child 5 Roll
2 Child 6 Roll
2 Child 7 Roll
2 Child 8 Roll
2 Child 9 Roll

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-23 19:51:36Z

Where did you get the info on head injury? That was a story my mother told me, but I have not found any proof he rode for pony express, His name is not listed in St. Joe as one of their riders. I also heard from another ancestor that he was a horse rancher and this is where a horse reared up and he fell off hitting his head on a nail. I think he is also the one who after injury would wonder off and not come home for months (maybe years) at a time.

George W. Roll married Emma Thompson (she was at least 1/4 indian). They had 6 children (5 girls - America Lillian, Anna Rachel, Nora Georgia, Edith Maria, Stella Violet and one son, William (Willie - who was not a very nice guy from what I have heard).

As for where I fit in - George and Emma are my great great grandparents. So it goes George (gg grandfather) then America Lillian (g grandmother), then Violet (grandmother), then Lillian (mother) and me.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-23 19:40:26Z

America Hooten's father was Elijah and her mother was Rachel Webb. However, I do not believe that our Elijah was Elijah Reeves Hooten. I don't have my database open right now to give you details as to why I believe this, but I am 95% certain we are dealing with two different Elijah Hootens.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

brandonZiph34 — 2010-10-22 00:52:29Z

The Hooten line is my line also from the sense they would have been my grandfather's siblings spouses. I do have a lot on the Roll/Hootens. I know that William Roll and AMerica Hooten had a son George that died at Osawatomie State Hospital back in 1935 I believe. America's mother was a Webb and her father was Elijah Reeves Hooten and from what I can tell they were from Tennessee however William and America was married in Crawford Co., Indiana 1852 or 1856. Thank you for the information on the Gwartney girls. I have been trying to locate data on them can't find them. I have been able to go back further that Micajah however my basement flooded and that was some of the information lost and I have been trying to recreate---HELP!!! Get back as soon as possible inthe meantime I will pull out some more Hooten information. Brandon

Re: Micajah Gwartney

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-20 23:20:09Z

You are from their son George Roll side. WHat is your last name and which of your parents was from there children. I think we can fill in the blanks for each other. Do you have anyhting about George's head injury when he was a young man??? I believe he was riding for the Pony Express when he fell offa horse and sustained a head injury?? Know I am curious.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-20 23:16:53Z

Bonner Springs, Kansas and actually my step son lives in your location up north. My husband and I have spent most of your married life living Savannah Georgia and North Carolina. Children are grownand have grandchildren. My husband is retired from the funeral business and I am newly unemployed nursing home administrator. I was communting from Bonner to Topeka and thank god that is over with. We need to connect some place sense are confirmed relation. My grandfather George Washington Roll married Hannah Peters and there daughter Elizabeth is my line. Do you know much about the William and America's kids. Do you kjnow anything about their son George???? Got some interesting news. Brandon

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-20 23:04:17Z

I show Sarah/Sally married Abraham Rice and Rebecca married Richard French.

I know the Hooten line is not your side, but have you found anything info on them? And can you go back any farther than Micajah and Elizabeth?

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-20 22:55:51Z

Brandon I live in Plattsburg, MO (about 40 minutes north of downtown KCMO and 30 minutes south of St. Joe MO. I descend from William Taylor Roll's son, George Washington Roll. Where in KS do you call home? Shelia

Re: Micajah Gwartney

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-18 03:15:31Z

Good grief I repeated myself writing like I am a third grader sorry for the confusion. Brandon

Re: Micajah Gwartney

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-18 03:14:44Z

I forgot to ask what line of William Roll are you. I can maybe help. I live in Kansas and I have gathered information on all the children of Julia Gwartney Roll. Let me know which line. I am really curious. Where do you live I am in Kansas. Brandon

Re: Micajah Gwartney

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-17 22:55:24Z

I can help you then. I have the Roll line pretty well researched to some extent. Based on your e-mail then we are connected cousins. Julia E. Gwartney son George Washington Roll was my grandfather and his brother was William Taylor who married America Hooten. George W. Roll married Hannah Peter. Have you ran across the name Richard French and Abraham Rice those 2 of Micajah and Elizabeth's son-in-laws. Have you used the web site find a grave??? Anxious to hear from you. Brandon

Re: Micajah Gwartney

waddellwright85 — 2010-10-17 22:14:20Z

I too am a descendant of Elizabeth McGuffy's daughter Julia through her son William Taylor Roll. Also have hit a wall with the McGuffy Line as well as with Micajah. Sorry, I don't have any more info than that for Elizabeth and Micajah.

Re: Micajah Gwartney

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-17 00:28:51Z

Elizabeth Guffey Gwartney was my grandmother several greats. Elizabeth and Micajah had a daughter Julia which is my direct line. I am running up a brick wall trying to do research on McGufffey line and some information on Micajah and Elizabeths children. I am willing to help anyone hopefully we can share. bsmithziph@yahoo.com
Brandon Smith-Ziph

Re: Micajah Gwartney

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-17 00:25:35Z

I am a descendant of Micajah and Elizabeth McGuffey Gwartney. My grandmother was youngest Julia Elimina who married a Roll. I am in desperate need of some information because of the confusion of my grandmother. I have several years of research but I can not seem to find information about Elizabeth McGuffy I need to be pointed in the right direction I seem to be hitting the same wall. I am willing to help anyone with any information in kind. bsmithziph@yahoo.com
Distant kin Brandon Smith-Ziph

Re: GWARTNEY FAMILY

BrandonZiph77 — 2010-10-17 00:20:05Z

I am thye descendant of Micajah Gwartney who died in 1818 Harrison Co., Indiana my gr gr gr gr grandmother Julia E. Gwartney. I am seeking a distant kin that I can help and help me. I have 25 years of research on this line. Brandon

Re: Gwartney in KY and IN

mamboschmambo — 2010-07-31 12:23:31Z

I'm not sure about your sources, but according to Indiana Marriage Records, Thomas Wright married LYDIA Gwartney in Harrison Co. IN 4/12/1827.