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Last modified 27 Mar 2008

Edward Elms 'Elums' Kendall - His Ancestry

Sometimes his name is written as Edward Nelms Kendall. A note from Edward K. Hudson in Feb 1999.

"As an aside, the word 'elm' was often pronounced by older Kendall folks around here as 'ellum', as in 'ellum tree'. This is probably how the middle name of Edward Elms Kendall (the elder) got corrupted to 'Nelms' .  I have seend it spelled 'Elums'."
Edward Elms Kendall's PARENTAGE: (letter Bill Kendall in answer to my letter of June 5, 2001)

"Thanks for the info Ann. I'm carrying Peter as Edward Elms father primarily based on the ages of children in the census records and the fact of them being in Henry Co. at the same time. No definite proof, but looks pretty realistic to me. One other point that makes me believe that Edward Elms father was Peter is the name of the son, Amos Gray Kendall. Cecelia Gray would have been Edwards grandmother if they are indeed related as father and son Keep in touch. Bill"

MY NOTE:

For many years, I had to agree with Bill, even though my Edward E. Kendall was NOT mentioned in Peter's will. Also, recently (Oct 2006), new inforamtion has came forth with these deeds:

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Henry County Tennessee Deeds Vol. 3 by Laura Willis, page 92 and 93 Deed Book C, Page 13 Deed from Bethany Kendall to children I, Bethany Kendall, of Henry county, for and in consideration of the love and good will and affection which I have for my loving children, namely, Nancy Palmer, Sarah High, Neddy Elams Kendall, Bethany Moody, William Barnett Kendall, and Lurany Kendall, all of Henry county, and Elizabeth Rowland of Carroll county, and John B. Kendall and Lucy Parker of Montgomery county, North Carolina, have given to them, all my legacy that will be coming to me in North Carolina of my fathers's estate, at my mother's death, to be equally divided among my children. Witness my hand and seal this 3rd day of March 1828.

Test:
John Davidson
William Palmer
Henry (X) Moody

Bethany Kendall

Deed was proven in open court at the March term of 1828, and registered on the 7th day of November, 1828.

James Hicks, Clerk

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Record dated 1 Aug1836, Deed Book 3, page 9, Montgomery Co. Agreeable to an order from Montgomery Co Court, July Session 1836. Land divided for children Ann Randle, Isaac, Sally Randle, Elizabeth Stoker,John, David, Job, Bethany Kendall, Eunice Coggin, Vashti (who received 76 1/2 acres valued at $21.42)

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*Also see the deed notation, below for 1831 under Edward E. Kendall.

Everything point to Bethany as being Bethany Calloway, d/o Isaac Calloway and Elizabeth Arnold. We know that Isaac died between 1810-1819 Montgomery Co., North Carolina which would agree with the deed above. Also, his wife, Elizabeth, died June 30, 1834 Montgomery Co., NC, again agreeing with the deed.

Plus I have letters from others who say that Edward E. Kendall was known as 'Neddy', again agreeing.

Most, and I do not necessarily agree at this time, indicate that Bethany was married to a David Kendall. However, they also indicate that this David Kendall was born August 23, 1792 NC and died February 26, 1878 NC and was married also to Charlotte Sophia Smith. Well it just doesn't add up that this David was the wife of Bethany Calloway. Either there are TWO DIFFERENT David Kendalls, an older David in Montgomery Co., NC, or else Bethany married another Mr. Kendall, whose first name is unknown.

Also there are many PROVEN LINKS between the Isaac Calloway family and Nancy Smith, the wife of Edward Kendall.

Anyone that can add to the above, please write, me, Ann (Jobe) Brown.

For more information on the Kendall and related families, be sure and see:

GEDCOM ON WORLD CONNECT
Hensley, Kendall, Vinson, Wright

Smith Family

Will of father, Robert Smith - Stanley Co., NC

-- written March 27, 1848
-- probated Nov 1848 Stnaley Co., NC

"I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Kendall wife of Elums Kendall the sum of three hundred dollars if she is living if not to her children on condition she does apply for said amount within two years after my death of her children with two years after they become of age in that case it is my will that the said three hundred dollars be equally divided between the same six sons and daughters named in the condition of Henry Smith's heirs."

MY NOTE:

Nancy died July 1849 in Tishomingo Co., MS ( per Tishomingo Co., MS Mortality Schedule) and her husband had remarried by 1850 census). Soon after 1850, Edward Elms Kendall moved his family to Obion Co., TN. At this time, we do not know if Nancy or her children received this money.

Special Thanks for Smith Research

Chronology

Children of Edward and Nancy

Kendall Gedcom or click on Children's names


  1. Isaac Kendall

    --b. August 24, 1823 North Carolina
    --d. April 7, 1892 Johnson Co., Arkansas
    ----buried Bethlehelm Cemetery, Johnson Co., AR
    --m/1 Mary Ann WILSON
    --February 29, 1844 Fayette Co. TN
    --m/2 Sarah Melissa 'Sally' CLARK
    --abt 1846 TN
    ----(January 21, 1826 TN - January 20, 1917 AR)
    ------buried Bethlehelm Cemetery, Johnson Co., AR


  2. Martha Anna (Kendall) Vinson

    --b. December 14, 1825 North Carolina
    --d. see note below

    *Martha's death date is listed as August 27, 1886 in Hiriam Sr's Bible record and 1885 in Hiriam Jr's Bible record - both copied in 1963 by Inez Kincheloe. However, note that Inez Kincheloe said the Bible record of Hiriam Sr. was very faded and difficult to read. She did not make the same note about Hiriam Jr's Bible record.

    ----buried Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Tishomingo Co., MS
    m. Hiriam Calvin VINSON
    --November 19, 1844 Fayette Co., TN
    ----(August 22, 1822 probably Maury Co. TN - July 18, 1909 Coolidge, Limestone Co., Texas
    ------buried Old Armour Cemetery, Coolidge, Limestone Co. Texas
    ------s/o Jesse R. Vinson/Vincent and Mahaley LIGGETT
    ----Hiriam m/2 Nancy R. (Seago) Bates, a widow, February 9, 1893 Alcorn Co., MS

    THIS IS MY DIRECT LINE - See my Vinson site

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  3. Robert Smith Kendall

    --b. May 8, 1827 North Carolina
    --d. June 15, 1911 Hornbeak, Obion Co. TN
    ----buried Cobbs Chapel Cemetery, Obion Co., TN
    --m/1 Eliza C. SIMMONS
    --December 21, 1848 Tishomingo Co., MS
    ----(May 8, 1827 NC - Unknown)
    --m/2 Mary Ann TAYLOR
    --September 1, 1859 Obion Co., TN
    ----(abt 1830 TN - Unknown)
    --m/3 Millie Ray TRAVIS
    --April 10, 1879 Obion Co., TN
    --m/4 Margaret A. 'Maggie' WATSON
    --aft 1880 probably Obion Co., TN
    ----(August 10, 1833 - February 15, 1918 Hornbeak, Obion Co., TN)


  4. Ann Eliza 'Anilizer'(Kendall) Crossno

    --b. February 2, 1828 Henry Co., TN
    --d. June 16, 1881 Logan Co., AR
    ----buried Kersey Cemetery, Franklin Co., AR
    --m. Isaac CROSSNO, Sr.
    --September 30, 1847 Tishomingo Co., MS
    ----(September 16, 1817 Wayne Co., TN - March 26, 1876 Wittich, Franklin Co, AR)
    ------buried Kersey Cemetery, Franklin Co., AR


  5. Franklin Kendall

    --b. 1830 Henry Co., TN
    --d. Unknown
    --m. Rhoda WEAVER
    --January 15, 1867 Tishomingo Co., MS


  6. Unice Roseann 'Nicky' (Kendall) Brice

    --b. 1832 Henry Co., TN
    --d. 1880/82 Alcorn Co., MS
    ----buried Farley's Chapel, 6 Miles E. of Cornith, Alcorn Co., MS
    --m. James BRICE
    --July 4, 1848 Tishomingo Co., MS
    ----(February 14, 1830 South Carolina - July 3, 1908 Alcorn Co., MS)
    ------buried Farley's Chapel, 6 Miles E. of Cornith, Alcorn Co., MS
    ----s/o James Edward Brice and Mary Ann COLVIN


  7. Samuel Kendall

    --b. July 22, 1834/35 Henry Co., TN
    --d. Decmeber 13, 1875 Williamson Co., Texas
    ----buried Macedonia Cemetery, Williamson Co., Texas
    --m. Louisa M. SHELTON
    --abt 1859/60 probably Tishomingo Co., MS
    ----d/o Tolliver Shelton and Catharine ?
    ----b. October 19, 1837 Mississippi
    ----d. February 7, 1898 Williamson Co., Texas
    ------buried Macedonia Cemetery, Williamson Co., Texas


  8. Winser Safronca 'Wincey' (Kendall) Petty Davis Short

    --b. 1835 Henry Co., TN
    --d. 1903 Obion Co., TN
    ----buried Antiock Baptist Church Cemetery, Hornbeak, Obion Co., TN
    --m/1 William A. PETTY
    --October 9, 1851 Cornith, Tishomingo Co., MS
    --m/2 Samuel H. 'Sam' DAVIS
    --April 9, 1860 Obion Co., TN
    --m/3 Daniel W. SHORT
    --1864/70 probably Obion Co., TN


  9. Edward Elms Kendall, Jr.

    --b. April 1, 1837 Paris, Henry Co., TN
    --d. October 13,1906 Berryville, Carroll Co., AR
    ----buried Blackjack Cemetery, Berryville, Carroll Co. AR
    --m/1 Mary Almorna McELYEA
    --October 14, 1858 Hornbeak, Obion Co., TN
    ----(November 14, 1836 Paint Rock, Jackson Co. AL - April 22, 1892 Berryville, Carroll Co., AR)
    ------buried Blackjack Cemetery, Berryville, Carroll Co. AR
    ----d/o Jesse McElyea and Elizabeth WRIGHT
    ------gd/o James Wright and Louisa Mourning WILLIAMSON
    --m/2 The Widow STEELE
    --abt 1875 probably Stone Co., Missouri


  10. Archibald Kendall

    --b. 1839 TN
    --d. 1855

    Archibald was killed by a horse at age 16.


  11. Amos Gray Kendall

    --b. April 22, 1842 Henry Co., AR
    --d. March 9, 1924 Berryville, Carroll Co. AR
    ----buried Albam Cemetery, Madison Co., AR
    --m/1 Sarah Amanda FANCHER
    --abt 1862
    ----(August 26, 1830 Overton Co., TN - December 23, 1916 Madison Co., AR)
    ------buried Albam Cemetery, Madison Co., AR
    ----d/o James Fancher and Elizabeth CARLOCK
    --m/2 Rebecca Parilee 'Becki' GRAHAM
    --January 6, 1918 Marble, Madison Co., AR
    ----(January 5, 1857 Madison Co., AR - December 22, 1952 Marble, Madison Co., AR)


  12. Elizabeth Lydia (Kendall) DeFoe Pitts

    --b. 1843 Fayette Co. TN
    --d. Unknown
    --m/1 Mr. DEFOE
    --m/2 Charles Monroe PITTS


  13. Sarah Cathryn (Kendall) McAbee

    --b. May 8, 1846 Shiloh, Tishomingo Co., MS
    --d. July 6, 1923 Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho
    --m. Joseph Jefferson McABEE
    --March 6, 1866 Troy, Obion Co., TN
    ----(March 16, 1836 Monroe Co., GA - April 2, 1927 Pawnee Co., KS)

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