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Abraham Job(e)
--b. abt 1789 Big Pigeon, Green Co., (Present-day Cocke) , Tennessee
--d. January 12, 1859 Farmington, Van Buren Co., Iowa
--m/1 'Polly' SIMPSON
--abt 1808 Probably near Ft. Massac and Kaskaskia trace, Illinois
----b. abt 1792
----d. bef 1822
--m/2 Miss JOHNSON
--abt 1822
--m/3 Margaret -----
--1824/28
----b. abt 1805 Kentucky
----d. after August 18, 1870 Probably Farmington, Van Buren Co., Iowa
Historical Information
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Though these children from 'Miss' Simpson all seem to have different birthplaces - please remember this was a time when the area was changing ownership and much of this area was disputed territory. Illinois was a territory in 1809, but wasn't officially made a state until 1818. Johnson Co., Illinois was fomred in 1812 from Randolph Co., Illinois.
My Websites for Abraham
- Original Records for Abraham Jobe
- Job(e) Legacy - Gedcom on Rootsweb World Connect
JOB(E) LEGACY
Descendants of Andrew Job Jr
"William Simpson, the first, married Polly Jones and they had Samuel Stanton (2), Jackson (2), Daniel (2), Lewis (2), Willis (2), William (2) and two daughters, one married Calvert the other Jobe."
"The following is from Uncle JOHN JOBE of Tunnel Hill; ABRAHAM JOBE was a native of Tennessee and married one of WILLIAM SIMPSON'S (1) daughters before 1800. The following children were born to them MELISSA (3), MARY (3), CYNTHIA (3), HIRAM (3), WILLIAM (3), SAMUEL (3), JEFFERSON (3), born 1810. JEFFERSON'S mother died when he was three years old and his grandparents, SIMPSONS, raised him in Johnson Co.,."**MY NOTE: The marriage date of before 1800 has to be BEFORE 1810 as Abraham was only 11 years old in 1800. IF Jefferson was THREE when his mother died (about 1815) - THEN there Abraham had ANOTHER marriage - probably to another Simpson - EXPLAING the Mary and Sarah Jane Simpson. ANOTHER explanation was that Jefferson was 13? and he decided to STAY with his grandparents (the Simpsons) when his father and 'new' stepmother moved to Iowa.
SIMPSON BIOGRAPHY per Mary Ann (Jobe) Scott
--daughter of Johnson Jobe and gd/o Abraham Jobe"Abraham Jobe took the other children and moved to Iowa. He married a second time to a sister to JOEL JOHNSON, and one child was born to them, JOHNSON known as JOHNCE. Later all the sons and CYNTHIA came to this Co.,."
**Living on one side is the William Bowles family and the other side has the William Lorton family.
"A cousin of mine looked up Abraham Jobe when she was doing some research in Missouri. She found the petition of Margaret, widow of Abraham. She wanted her dower rights established. This was in 1867. He died 12 Jun 1859. Among the copies she sent me were some receipts signed by Melissa Jobe and William Bowles. Those receipts seem to be for rents on the estate of Abraham from A. Preen. "
MY NOTE:Mary Jobe, d/o Abraham and Margaret, had died before 1861. She had married Albert Davidson who had died 1853. Mary had 2 children, William Jasper Davidson who died before 1861 and Eliza Melissa Davidson. Eliza Melissa married William Riley 'W. R.' Bowles December 31, 1872 Farmington, Van Buren Co., Iowa.
Simpson Family first to settle in Johnson Co., in year 1805
By H. L. Motsinger
"A yell from a Shawnee Redskin, a panther's scream, a wolf's weird how., and other outcrys that brought fear, and sent chills tingling about the vertebra, were in reality back in 1805, down in Southern Illinois, 13 years prior to Illinois becoming a state.The scene of our true story centers on a heavily timbered region in a spur of the Ozarks, with its valleys, creeks, brambles, briars, thorns, etc. The setting of this narrative is a prospectus of the first squatter who is thought to have set his foot on the soil in this four hundred square mile area: Vienna, Marion, Metropolis, and many other towns, hamlets and bailiwicks did not exist here or any of the surrounding area at this ancient date.
William Simpson, great-grandfather of William L. Simpson now living in Creal Springs erected a primitive log cabin in the northern part of what is now Simpson township some 7 miles southeast to of Creal Springs and 12 miles north of Vienna, in the present Co., of Johnson Illinois or two miles north of the present village of Simpson in which the township is formed.
This sturdy pioneer was Johnson counties first settler. It was seven years after his coming in 1805 that Johnson Co., was organized, (1812). In 1812, the Co., was set off from Randolph, embracing eight counties. In 1805 William Simpson, wife and five children floated down the Ohio river from Lexington, Ky., to Shawneetown, carrying their belongings on their raft fleet. After many hours of this risky and slow mode of travel, they disembarked and stopped temporarily at the little pioneer village. They abandoned the raft and with two horses and their belongings, their caravan got under way for the interior of the new region to the west. From some ten miles out of Shawneetwon their roadway toward the southwest was clear, then they were compelled to cut their way through the dense timbered region. In about nine days this sturdy, determined family reached the F. Massac Kaskaskia trail east of Simpson where they followed the old trail two miles northeast. The family called a halt, as they were very exhausted. There they made their decision that this would be their temporary abode, an opening in the dense forest. It is located at what is now known as the Double Bridges, a few feet from the I.C.R.R. tract (now abandoned) a half mile from Hogg Cliff (120 feet high) in Ozark spur. After rest from the tiresome journey, father Simpson and his three sons started slashing away at the forest. The foursome soon had a small area clear, and sufficient sizable longs to erect a home. Within a few days thru long hours of toil, they had built a rude log cabin, the first to ever be constructed by a white man in the present limits of Johnson Co.,. The family had certainly witnessed their adventure, a perilous voyage to a far inland abode. It is claimed no other white person was within 25 miles of the Simpson family. A very dangerous situation was to be faced as they were encircled from all directions with wolves, bears, panthers, wild cats, and Indians. The little cabin in the forest was more than living quarters. It was a veritable arsenal as well. The forest was full of wild game, and the larder was kept well supplied with meat. The new ground was very fertile. Spring arrived, and corn, potatoes, and other vegetables were planted in which the small acreage produced abundantly. Approximately a year went by and the family erected a double log house, a short distance from the first temporary cabin. This building was soon opened as a hotel, perhaps in 1810, and is no doubt one of the first hotels, sometimes called inns, in the ancient days ever operated in Illinois. With the incoming of new settlers, Mr. Simpson chanced to be at cross roads from Golconda, Metropolis, and Elvira to Shawneetown, then points northeast. It was in line for a thriving patronage. Mr. Simpson, a hard working man, and good manager, took advantage of the expansive outdoors for range so he began to raise great numbers of cattle, horses hogs and sheep, therefore becoming the forerunner of stockmen in the new Co.,. Louisville and Detroit were the nearest markets at that time for live stock. The pioneer stockman would drive his cattle to Detroit some 600 miles distance. It would require at least five weeks to make the round trip. On one occasion he was captured by Indians, but after a long siege as prisoner, managed to escape. His wife and children had about given up hopes of ever, seeing him coming back home, but three years later he retuned unharmed, and the family were so overjoyed they put on a big celebration. The family tree from this old settler of 1805 has spread and today the Simpson's are among the top in the family lineage in the State of Illinois. Simpson in Johnson Co., to day are numbered by the scores through marriage and blood relations. The is public spirited family all down through one and a half centuries have been called to fill various offices of trust, for instance today: Jesse L. Simpson, Edwardsville, Ill. is a commissioner on the staff of Illinois Commerce Commission. Sid Simpson, Carrollton, Ill., is serving his 14th term to 27th year as chairman of Green Co., Republican committee, and was elected from the 78th to the 84th Congress successively, 20th District of Illinois. Joshua Simpson (deceased) son of Pioneer Simpson was a noted dealer inc tombstones, and tanning hides, so is W. L. Simpson Jr., Eldorado, present dealer in tombstones. He is the son of W. L. Simpson, Creal Springs, and great grandson of the pioneer.
William Simpson passed away in 1824 at his log cabin hotel, and was among the first to be laid to rest in the Simpson burying ground, just a few rods from his residence. It is called the Double Bridges cemetery. Some call it the Old Field graveyard.
Pioneer Simpson also operated a tannery (tanyard) 1-2 mile east of hotel. His son, Joshua, chiefly operated the tannery due to his father's required assistance at the hotel. Raw hide shoe strings and hides to make shoes originated at the tannery for this locality, and Uncle Joe Grubbs at a later date made much profit from shoes which he made. Uncle Bill (W. L.) Simpson, grandson of the pioneer, retuned recently from a visit with his siter in Little Rock, Ark. He will celebrate his 90th birthday, Wednesday, Jan 29th. He possesses a nickel made in the year he was born, 1868. He is a retired carpenter."
Could the 2nd wife of Abraham Job be a sister to this Joel Johnson?
Joel Johnson born about 1785 NC and died before January 17, 1872 in Johnson Co., IL. He married Nancy Amanda Harvick before 1812 probably Illinois.Joel and Nancy's children:
- Margaret M "Peggy" Johnson m. Henry Cook Howell
- Louisa Johnson m. Thomas W Harrington 27 November 1836 in Johnson Co., Illinois
- Elizabeth) Johnson
- Hampton Johnson born 17 October 1812 in Johnson Co., Illinois. Married Sarah "Sally" Evans 12 December 1831 in Union Co., Illinois
- Jacob "Jake" Johnson born about 1819 in Johnson Co., Illinois. Married Mary A Wilson 18 July 1845 in Johnson Co., Illinois
- Joel Johnson, Junior born about 1822 in Johnson Co.,, Illinois
- John C Johnson born about 1824 in Johnson Co., Illinois. Married Mellisa Johnson.
Samuel Job with sons moved to Monroe Co., KY
Samuel Job with some of his sons (including Abraham) moved to Missouri (or MO Territory). Abaham later returned to Johnson Co., Illinois.
My Note: Katharine always said that Abraham was about 17 when he first left for Missouri and he may have went a year before the rest)
Abraham JOBE
1 Male 1790-1800 - birth was actually abt 1789
1 Female 1800-1810 - probably Margaret as she was b. abt 1805
1 Female 1815-1820 - Cynthia born 1819
2 Males 1820-1825 - Johnson and other one may be Samuel??
2 Females 1825-1830 - Mary and Melissa
Abraham Jobe on the early Lawrence Co, Ark census living near deceased brother Isaac Jobe's sons. He is listed for only the 1 year.
JOBE, Abram 1 (M) 1780-1790 - Abraham born 1789
1 (F) 1790-1800 - Margaret ???
1 (M) 1820-1825 - Johnson
2 (F) 1825-1830 - Mary and Melissa
MY NOTES (regarding 1840 census):
- Sons Sameul and William are very near him on this census
- 1840 Van Buren Co., Iowa census gives birth as 1790-1800 for wife that he has in 1840. Ages agree for children - Johnson, Melissa, and Mary.
JOB, Abram 3 Persons JOB, John 9 Persons JOBE, William 7 Persons
MY NOTES:
- Abraham is probably him, his wife, and Malissa. Mary is listed on this same census with her husband, Albert Davidson.
- John is probably Johnson
- William is one married to Elizabeth Gray and on 1840 census (7 people would agree for his household)
- Son Samuel Jobe who married Susannah Jones has probably left for Illinois or part of the 9 people listed with brother, John.
JOB , Abram 1789 TN
, Margaret 1805 KY
, Melissa 1829 IL
DAVIS, Mary 1829 IL
, William 1846 IOWA
, Melissa 1850 IOWA
*The name Davis SHOULD BE DAVIDSON.
Abraham Job died
1 1350 1353 Job, Margaret 47 F $1,600 $210 KY
38 59 62 Job, Margaret 70 F W At Home $340 KY
*Living on one side is the John Lawton family and on the other side is the William Bowles family. Her daughter Melissa Job is listed on the next page.
If you have any old photos for any descendants of this family, please send to me at
Ann (Jobe) Brown
