James "Redbrush Jim" Hatfield [00061] Details

James "Redbrush Jim" Hatfield [A2306] b.1831 19 Dec - Pike Co, Ky d.1911 25 Mar - Fleming Co., KY ----- Parents ----- George Hatfield [A2148] Nancy Jane Whitt [A2149] ----- Siblings ----- Isham Hatfield [A2150] Madison "Matt" Hatfield [A2151] Mary "Polly" Hatfield [A2204] Ransom Hatfield [A2214] James "Redbrush Jim" Hatfield [A2306] Elexious "Leck" Hatfield [A2373] Anderson C "Preacher Anse" Hatfield, Rev [A2391] Johnson Hatfield [A2588] Basil B Hatfield [A2641][A4007] George Hatfield, Jr [A2686] Jeremiah "Jerry" Hatfield [A2689] Lydia "Lidda" Hatfield [A2690] Wallace H "Wallas" Hatfield [A356][A2691] Nancy Jane Hatfield [A2780] male Hatfield [A2781] Elias "Bad Lias" Hatfield [A2782] Floyd Hatfield [A2821] ----- Marriages ----- m01. 1852 12 Aug - + Mary A "Polly" Ferrell (10 Children) ----- Children ----- Nancy Hatfield [A2308] John Hatfield [A2322] Howard Hatfield [A2356] George Hatfield [A2357] Jeremiah "Jerry" Hatfield [A2358] Johnson Hatfield [A2360] Jesse Hatfield [A2367] Jane Hatfield [A2368] Lucy W Hatfield [A2369] Lydia Hatfield [A2371]
per Ron Blackburn: James Hatfield was born on Blackberry Creek in Pike County Kentucky on 19 December 1831. He was the son of George and Nancy Whitt Hatfield. James's grandfather Ephraim Hatfield had moved his family to Kentucky sometime between 1820 and 1824. When Ephraim Hatfield first come to Kentucky he settled in a hollow near the gap of Blackberry Creek and Pond Creek, It was called Eph's Hollow and was later changed to "Sheep Hollow". The creek is now called Hatfield Branch and flows past the replica of Jeremiah Hatfield's house into Blackberry Creek   James's parents George and Nancy Whitt Hatfield were both born in Russell County Va. George apparently returned to Russell County Virginia around 1825 and married Nancy Whitt. George was a deacon in the Enon Mate Creek church and was also elected to be a constable in 1827.   George and Nancy first owned 150 acres of land, at the forks of Blackberry Creek, which they purchased from George's brother-in-law Coonrad Riffe. Around 1834 they purchased 150 acres from Thomas Price beginning below the Blue Springs on William Dial's line and adjacent to Conrad Riffe property. This land included the Blue Springs. It is assumed that James Hatfield was born at the forks of Blackberry Creek and grew up at the Blue Springs. James learned the skills of a frontiersman from his father, older brothers and uncles. Like other pioneer families, the Hatfields were close nit and took care of each other. James farmed, hunted and attended church on Sunday at the Enon Mate Creek Church. James had one older sister and two older brothers when he was born. The next six children born in this family after James were also boys. Thus of the first 10 children in this family 9 were boys. This had to be a lively group for the parents and the one sister. Caring for the younger family members, raising food to feed the family and caring for the animals and gardens consumed much of their time. As a boy James would have heard the stories of life in old Virginia. His grandmother Annie would have related her stories of loosing her first husband David Music and being kidnapped by Indians. The Indians were taking Annie back to Ohio when settlers from the Virginia settlement rescued her and her children at present day Hasi Virginia. James would have liked the part about Annie's son Elexious who was tied to the bottom of a horse because he tried to escape. His Grandfather Ephraim also had plenty of tall tales about his days as an Indian scout in the war of the Revolution.   The early life of young James must have included a lot of hard work and most probably trips back to old Virginia for supplies. Game was plentiful in the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky and it could be traded for salt , iron tools and cloth. The 1850 Pike County Key census shows James living at his father's home with ten other siblings. They were Ransom, Elexious, Anderson, Johnson, Boswell, George, Jeremiah, Lydia, Wallace and Nancy. His older brother Madison and sister Mary had married and started their own homes. James grand mother Annie was living in the home of James's uncle Jeremiah not far from where he lived. Grand father Ephraim Hatfield died in 1847 and his grandmother Annie died in 1859. They were buried at the cemetery behind Jeremiah's home which is now called the Anderson Hatfield cemetery.   He attended the Enon Church which was located in Logan County Virginia located about 5 or six miles from his home. Reverend John Ferrell was the minister at the Enon church and James's father George Hatfield was a deacon. I suppose that James Hatfield met his wife at church and he probably made it to church ever Sunday to see the beautiful daughter of John and Jennie Taylor Ferrell. In those days you had to go to church to meet a girl. Mary Ferrell was born 2 March 1832 in Logan County Virginia (now WV). James married Mary Ferrell 12 August 1852 most probably married by Mary's father John Ferrell in Logan County. There are no records of a marriage in Pike County Key so it is assumed that they were married in Logan County Va. James was 21 and Mary was 20 when they married in 1852. In those days a girl named Mary was many times called by the nickname of Polly. This Mary was also called Polly. She was from a very large family and had 14 brothers and sisters. Her father was a land owner and had political influence as well as being a respected member of the clergy.   1860 - James and Mary were living on Mate Creek, Logan County Virginia in 1860. Their household included 4 children. James was 28 and Polly was 25 years old. The children were Nancy (8), John (6), Howard (4), and George (5/12). James had received a Virginia land grant in 1859 and they were living on this land in 1860. A description of the land states that it had a common boundary with Ephraim Hatfield which is confirmed in the 1860 census. This would have been the time of our Civil War. James's family/ brothers fought for the Union. There are no records of James's service in the civil war in Pike of Logan counties however the 1870 Pike census shows son Johnson as being born in 1864 and born in Ohio. In 1860 James would have living in the midst of confederate sympathizers which included his wife's family.   1870 - The 1870 Pike County Ky census indicates that James moved his family back to Kentucky around 1866. Daughter Jane was born in 1866 and born in Ky. James was living on Blackberry Creek in the same area that he was born. His parents George and Nancy were living a short distance from him. It appears that James was living next door to his brother Anderson Hatfield. James was listed as 38 and Mary was 37 years old. Their house included 6 children: Nancy (16), John (14), Jeremiah (8), Johnson (6), Jane (4) and Lucy W (1). Apparently the children Howard and George had died since the last census. A woman Jane Williamson (24) was also living in James's home.   1880 - According to the 1880 Logan County West Virginia census, James had moved his family back across Tug River before 1871. Daughter Lydia was born in 1871 and born in WV. Lydia was no doubt named after James's sister who had died in her teens. James was 50 and Mary was 49 years old in 1880. Their House included the following listed children: Johnson (17) census shows he was born in Kentucky, Jeary (17), Jane (13), Lucy (10), and Lydia (9). Rhoda Cline an S-I-L of Nancy Hatfield was also living in James's home in 1880. Son John had married Jane Rutherford in Pike County Ky on Nov 20, 1873 at the home of John Rutherford. In 1880 John lived up Blackberry Creek next door to Jeremiah Hatfield. Daughter Nancy had married Peter Cline and had 2 children in 1880. Peter and Nancy Cline also lived in Logan County Virginia in 1880.   1900 - Sometime between 1880 and 1900 James and his family left Pike County Kentucky and settled in north central Kentucky. James and Mary were living at White Sulphur, Bath Co Ky in 1900. 15 year old grandson James Wilson was also living in their home. James father George Hatfield had died 21 Mar 1883. He lived to be 79 years old. James's mother Nancy Whitt Hatfield died 13 Dec 1891. She was 84 years old. They are both buried on the Hatfield Cemetery at Blue Springs. Their children were all married and had their own homes.   Nancy Hatfield Cline had died ca1887. Her family was living in Martin County Ky.   John was living in Salt Lick, Menifee County Ky.   Jeremiah married Barbara Ellen Kasha ca1892. He was living at White Sulphur, Bath County Ky.   Johnson married Sarah Carter in 1883 (Rowan Co Ky). Johnson was living at White Sulphur, Bath Co Ky in 1900.   Jane married Leander Wilson in 1882 (Logan Co WV) Jane died in 1884. Her son James Wilson was living with James and Mary Hatfield in 1900.   Lucy married James McGill ca 1891. The McGill family was living in Bath County in 1900.   Lydia married William Johnson ca 1892. The Johnson Family was living in Spencer, Montgomery Co Ky in 1900.   1910 - James and Mary were living in the home of son Johnson in 1910. They were living on Crain Creek Road in Fleming Co Ky. James was 78 and Mary was listed as 76 years old. The census listed them as being married 58 years or married in 1852.   1911 - James Hatfield died 25 Mar 1911. He was buried at Olympia Kentucky.   1919 - John Hatfield oldest son of James and Mary died on 18 Jan 1919. He was living at Preston, Bath County Ky. John died of pneumonia.   1920 - Sometime after James died and before 1920 Lucy and James McGill relocated to Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. Lucy apparently took her mother to Ohio as Mary is listed in James McGill's home (1201 York St.) in the 1920 census.       1924 -Mary Hatfield wife of James died on 20 Dec 1924. Mary died in Middletown Ohio and was returned to Olympia Kentucky for burial. Lydia Hatfield Johnson was listed as the informant on Mary's death certificate.   1931 - Lydia Hatfield Johnson died 8 Jan 1931. She died at Stanton, Powell County Ky.   1933- Lucy Hatfield McGill died on 9 Feb 1933 In Middletown, Butler County Ohio. She was buried at the Woodside Cemetery.   1948 - Jeremiah Hatfield died 7 Mar 1948. He died at Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio.   1959 - Johnson Hatfield died 7 Feb 1959. He died at Manchester, Adams County, Ohio ------------------------- Name: James Hatfield Event: Census Event Date: 1850 Event Place: Pike county, Pike, Kentucky, United States Gender: Male Age: 19 Marital Status: Race (Original): Race (Expanded): Birthplace: Kentucky Estimated Birth Year: 1831 Dwelling House Number: 542 Family Number: 542 Line Number: 1 NARA Publication Number: M432 NARA Roll Number: 217 Film Number: 442985 Digital Folder Number: 004192507 Image Number: 00080 Household Gender Age Birthplace George Hatfield M 46 Virginia Nancy Hatfield F 35 Virginia Ransom Hatfield M 20 Kentucky James Hatfield M 19 Kentucky Elexius Hatfield M 17 Kentucky Andrew Hatfield M 14 Kentucky Johnson Hatfield M 12 Kentucky Bozwell Hatfield M 10 Kentucky George Hatfield M 9 Kentucky Jerremiah Hatfield M 7 Kentucky Lydia Hatfield F 5 Kentucky Wallace Hatfield M 3 Kentucky Nancey Hatfield F 0 Kentucky   Source Citation "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M65V-K83 : accessed 06 Aug 2012), James Hatfield in household of George Hatfield, Pike county, Pike, Kentucky, United States; citing dwelling 542, family 542, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 217. ------------------------------------------- Name: James Hatfield Event Type: Event Year: Event Place: Logan, VA Minor Civil Division: [Blank] Age (Expanded): 28 years Birth Year (Estimated): Birthplace: Gender: Page: 94 Household ID: Affiliate Publication Number: M653 GS Film number: 805358 Digital Folder Number: 4297387 Image Number: 00302   "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M41D-X8C : accessed 01 Jul 2013), James Hatfield, 1860   Name: Polly Hatfield Event Type: Event Year: Event Place: Minor Civil Division: [Blank] Age (Expanded): 25 years Birth Year (Estimated): Birthplace: Gender: Page: 94 Household ID: Affiliate Publication Number: M653 GS Film number: 805358 Digital Folder Number: 4297387 Image Number: 00302   "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M41D-X8Z : accessed 01 Jul 2013), Polly Hatfield, 1860.   Name: Nancy Hatfield Event Type: Event Year: Event Place: Minor Civil Division: [Blank] Age (Expanded): 8 years Birth Year (Estimated): Birthplace: Gender: Page: 94 Household ID: Affiliate Publication Number: M653 GS Film number: 805358 Digital Folder Number: 4297387 Image Number: 00302   "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M41D-X88 : accessed 01 Jul 2013), Nancy Hatfield, 1860   Name: John Hatfield Event Type: Event Year: Event Place: Minor Civil Division: [Blank] Age (Expanded): 6 years Birth Year (Estimated): Birthplace: Gender: Page: 94 Household ID: Affiliate Publication Number: M653 GS Film number: 805358 Digital Folder Number: 4297387 Image Number: 00302   "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M41D-X8D : accessed 01 Jul 2013), John Hatfield, 1860   Name: Haward Hatfield Event Type: Event Year: Event Place: Minor Civil Division: [Blank] Age (Expanded): 4 years Birth Year (Estimated): Birthplace: Gender: Page: 95 Household ID: Affiliate Publication Number: M653 GS Film number: 805358 Digital Folder Number: 4297387 Image Number: 00303   "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M41D-X86 : accessed 01 Jul 2013), Haward Hatfield, 1860.   Name: George Hatfield Event Type: Event Year: Event Place: Minor Civil Division: [Blank] Age (Expanded): 0 years Birth Year (Estimated): Birthplace: Gender: Page: 95 Household ID: Affiliate Publication Number: M653 GS Film number: 805358 Digital Folder Number: 4297387 Image Number: 00303   "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M41D-X8X : accessed 01 Jul 2013), George Hatfield, 1860 ------------------------------------------- Name: James Hatfield Event Type: Census Event Year: 1860 Event Place: [Blank], Logan, Virginia, United States Gender: Male Age: 28 Race: White Race (Original): [Blank] Birth Year (Estimated): 1832 Birthplace: Kentucky Page: 94 Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Affiliate Publication Number: M653 Household Role Gender Age Birthplace James Hatfield M 28 Kentucky Polly Hatfield F 25 [Blank] Nancy Hatfield F 8 [Blank] John Hatfield M 6 [Blank] Haward Hatfield M 4 Virginia George Hatfield M 0 [Blank] Household ID: 601 , GS Film Number: 805358 , Digital Folder Number: 004297387 , Image Number: 00302   "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M41D-X8C : accessed 14 Nov 2014), James Hatfield, [Blank], Logan, Virginia, United States; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 94, household ID 601, NARA microfilm publication M653; NARA microfilm publication M653. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 805358 ------------------------------------------- Name: James Hatfield Estimated Birth Year: 1832 Gender: Male Age in 1870: 38y Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Kentucky, United States Household Gender Age Birthplace James Hatfield M 38y Kentucky Mary A Hatfield F 37y Virginia Nancy Hatfield F 16y Virginia John Hatfield M 14y Virginia Jeremiah Hatfield M 8y Virginia Johnson Hatfield M 6y Ohio Jane Hatfield F 4y Kentucky Lucy W Hatfield F 1y Kentucky Jane Williamson F 24y Kentucky   Source Citation "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MX4M-ZK1 : accessed 06 Aug 2012), James Hatfield in household of James Hatfield, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 3, family 17, NARA microfilm publication M593, FHL microfilm 0545994. ------------------------------------------- Name: James Hatfield Residence: Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia Birthdate: 1830 Birthplace: Kentucky, United States Relationship to Head: Self Spouse's Name: Mary Hatfield Spouse's Birthplace: Virginia, United States Father's Name: Father's Birthplace: Virginia, United States Mother's Name: Mother's Birthplace: Virginia, United States Race or Color (Expanded): White Ethnicity (Standardized): American Gender: Male Martial Status: Married Age (Expanded): 50 years Occupation: Farmer NARA Film Number: T9-1406 Page: 301 Page Character: A Entry Number: 91 Film number: 1255406 Household Gender Age Birthplace SELF James Hatfield M 50 Kentucky, United States WIFE Mary Hatfield F 49 Virginia, United States SON Johnson Hatfield M 17 Kentucky, United States SON Jery Hatfield M 16 Kentucky, United States DAU Jane Hatfield F 13 Virginia, United States DAU Lucy Hatfield F 10 West Virginia, United States DAU Lidia Hatfield F 9 West Virginia, United States Rhoda Cline F 24 Mississippi, United States Dixie Cline F 2 West Virginia, United States Dave Damron M 23 Virginia, United States Louisa Murphy F 22 Virginia, United States   Source Citation "United States Census, 1880," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M6RY-9DC : accessed 06 Aug 2012), James Hatfield, Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia; citing sheet 301A, family 0, NARA microfilm publication T9-1406. ------------------------------------------------ Name: Jas Hatfield Titles & Terms: Event: Census Event Date: 1900 Event Place: ED 5 Magisterial District 4, White Sulphur, Bath, Kentucky, United States Birth Date: Dec 1832 Birthplace: Kentucky Relationship to Head of Household: Head Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Virginia Race or Color (Standardized): White Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Years Married: 47 Estimated Marriage Year: 1853 Mother How Many Children: Number Living Children: Immigration Year: Page: 23 Sheet Letter: B Family Number: 460 Reference Number: 59 Film Number: 1240508 Digital Folder Number: 004118889 Image Number: 00189 Household Gender Age Birthplace Head Jas Hatfield M 68 Kentucky Wife Pollie Hatfield F 65 Kentucky Grandson Jas Willson M 15 Kentucky   Source Citation "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9W8-H2D : accessed 06 Aug 2012), Jas Hatfield, ED 5 Magisterial District 4, White Sulphur, Bath, Kentucky, United States; citing sheet 23B, family 460, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1240508. ------------------------------------------------- Name: James Hatfield Birthplace: Kentucky Relationship to Head of Household: Father Residence: Magisterial District 5, Fleming, Kentucky Marital Status: Married Race : White Gender: Male Immigration Year: Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky Family Number: 256 Page Number: 14 Household Gender Age Birthplace SELF Johnson Hatfield M 45y Ohio WIFE Sarah Hatfield F 42y Virginia SON Robert Hatfield M 21y Kentucky SON Bud Hatfield M 19y Kentucky FATH James Hatfield M 78y Kentucky MOTH Mary A Hatfield F 76y Virginia   Source Citation "United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M28B-JQX : accessed 06 Aug 2012), James Hatfield in household of Johnson Hatfield, Magisterial District 5, Fleming, Kentucky; citing sheet 14A, family 256, NARA microfilm publication T624, FHL microfilm 1374486. -------------------------------------------------


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