The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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Peter Davault1,2,3,4

M, #226, b. 28 March 1808, d. 16 April 1872

Parents

FatherFrederick Davault (b. 5 May 1778, d. 9 August 1847)
MotherMargaret "Peggy" Range (b. 27 November 1785, d. 17 March 1865)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Virginia Hoss (b. 12 May 1809, d. 29 June 1883)

SonHenry Davault+ (b. 8 May 1833, d. 28 October 1908)
SonAbraham "Abram or Abe" Davault+ (b. 3 March 1835, d. 10 May 1902)
DaughterCatherine "Kittie or Kate" Davault+ (b. 26 November 1836, d. 20 May 1875)
SonFrederick "Fred" Davault+ (b. 27 May 1839, d. 6 November 1926)
SonAlfred "Alf" Davault+ (b. 14 April 1842, d. 17 March 1932)
SonJohn Davault+ (b. 5 June 1844, d. 5 January 1924)
DaughterEmily "Emma" Davault (b. 25 March 1847, d. 5 November 1904)
DaughterFrances Louise "Lou or Louisa" Davault+ (b. 25 May 1849, d. 9 December 1933)
DaughterMary Virginia "Mollie" Davault (b. 11 December 1853, d. 7 March 1858)

BASIC FACTS

Peter Davault was born on 28 March 1808 in DeVault's Ford Plantation, Washington Co., Tennessee.2,5,1,6 He was born on 29 March 1808.7 He and Mary Virginia Hoss were married on 27 October 1831 in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,8,9,10,11 He died on 16 April 1872, at age 64, in New Florence, Montgomery County, Missouri.1,8 He was buried in First in the Davault Family Plot across the road from his house. On October 30, 1895, he was moved to New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Missouri, Section 1, Block 36, Grave 1 (V.)1,7,12
Peter Davault had reference number 226. He was a Farmer (1850 - 1870); inn & tavern owner.1,2,3,4 He was affiliated with Presbyterian, converted to Methodist Episcopal Church (1835.)13 He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery Co., Missouri (1840 - 1870.) Peter Davault was the second child of Frederick and Margaret Davault. He was born on the joint homestead of Frederick and Valentine Davault located at DeVault's ford on the Watauga River in Wasshington County, Tennessee. Peter was ten years old when his parents moved to the new community of Leesburg, Tennessee. Frederick constructed the DeVault Tavern at Leesburg and Peter lived there until he married Mary Hoss on October 27, 1831. A Tennessee court record dated 11 October 1830 says that Peter was the overseer of the road from east of Bowman's house to the west end of the long bridge. The record also states that Peter's brother Henry was one of several helpers. Peter's term as overseer ended on October 11, 1831. These dates are important as several old histories state that Peter arrived in Missouri before 1831. This earlier date appears to be incorrect.
Peter was married to Mary Virginia Hoss on October 27, 1831. Shortly after the marriage, Peter, his wife, Mary and Peter's brother, Henry, left for Missouri. They traveled in two wagons drawn by oxen. Peter and Mary homesteaded a tract of land on the Boone's Lick Road. It was located about a mile from the future town of New Florence. Their first home was a log structure of two rooms separated by a covered entrance. The house was said to provide protection from "the red man and his strange associates, already there." Like his father, Peter, began to cater to travelers along the road, providing a place to rest and obtain refreshments. Like his father's place, this place soon became known as the "Davault Tavern."
In the census of 1850, Peter's property was valued at $9,000.00. By 1860 the valuation had increased to $39,000.00 -- the largest of any of the grandsons of Henry Dewald of York Co., Pennsylvania. For his time Peter was a very wealthy man.
When Peter died, he left no will. His son, Fred, administered the estate and signed an affidavit on October 8, 1907, 35 years after Peter's death. (The original records were destroyed by fire on April 12, 1901.)
Peter and his wife were both buried in the Davault Family Plot across the road from their house. When Virginia (Maughs) Davault Loyd (widow of Peter's brother Henry) died on October 7, 1895, she was buried in the New Florence Cemetery. Twenty-three days later, Fred and Alf Davault removed the body of their uncle, Henry, and placed it beside that of his wife. They also transferred the bodies of Henry and Virginia's two sons, Elijah and John, the body of their Aunt Catherine, who died in 1850, and the bodies of Peter and Mary Davault.
The Peter Davault Homestead is located on the Old Boone's Lick Road, one mile south of the present site of New Florence. It is also 4 1/2 miles east of Danville and is along the line of the state highway. The place passed into the possession of descendents of his daughter, Catherine, who married David Knox. By 1968 the old building had been destroyed to make room for Interstate 70.

Letter from Peter Davault to his brother John Davault dated May 30, 1840.

Mr John Davault
Leesburg, Washington Co
Tennessee
May 30 1840
Dear Brother:
I now take my pen in hand to inform you that we are all enjoying health at present. Henry and his family also the same blessing. I received your letter dated April 10 which gave me great satisfaction to hear from you and that all are well and doing well, particular Father and Mother, for I long to hear from them at times, we get letters seldom.
I believe with you, the way they have been slipping off from them is a caution, but I am afraid that the place has become so slippery, that there will be more slipping done yet before very long and leave the old folks by themselves. Tell David I have first honored father with his name. I have a boy a year old before yesterday, which I call Frederick and define any one to show a pertine boy than he is. He has been walking for some time and can begin to talk. Little Henry is going to school in Danville and can read quite well and commencing to write and will soon write you a letter. Tell Mr Duncan he must not think hard of me for not writting him before. He wrote a very fine letter, but most too mysterious on politicks for me to comprecate; tell him he must not decline writting to me for I shall write him an answer yet soon some time when I have a leisure moment or too.
I have nothing of importance to write you at this time. The politicks of this state is card to a great extent; there was in St Louis the largest meeting that has ever been seen in the west, there was thought to have been 3.000 people, besides the city, pulling canoes and log cabins and buildings of dimentions made of logs and sticks; even went so far as having wagon beds full of clay and men on them digging graves; and coffins setting on them as they went along. I have to send a letter tonight, and it is getting late. I will stop for the present, I intend to have said more.
Your affectionate brother,
Peter Davault

Note: This letter was sent before the time of stamps. The envelope was a plain sheet of paper, folded and the back sealed with sealing wax. The letter had been placed and remained for almost 100 years in a wooden mail pouch where it hung in the DeVault Tavern, Leesburg, Tennessee. In 1946, the letter was given to Newland DeVault by John's son, Russell DeVault. Today (2004) the letter is in the possession of Newland's daughter, Jean (DeVault) Switzer. In 1999 I was told by Mary (DeVault) Butcher, present owner of the Davault Tavern (Tennessee), that the mail pouch had been stolen some years ago. Addendum: Sometime before Jean Switzer passed away, she gave some of Newland's materials to Marcy Lombardi, including the above letter.

Note: Fourteen months after receiving this letter, John Davault, of Leesburg, made a trip to Missouri on horseback to see his brothers Peter and Henry and his sister Catherine (Davault) Crawford. When he arrived at Peter's home, neither Peter nor his wife Mary knew him and they would not believe it was he until John showed them his name in his hat band. John had been 12 years old when Peter left Tennessee, he was now 22. John stayed 58 days. He left Missouri on November 16, arriving back at Leesburg, Tennessee on December 11, 1841. He spent 19 days traveling to Missouri and 25 days on the return trip.

PETER DAVAULT BUYS BEATTIE SAYERS HOMESTEAD

Several deeds in the possession of Tracy DeVault describe the purchase by Peter Davault of 160 acres described as the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26 of Township 48 Range 5.

Know all men by these presents that I Beattie Sayers of the County of Pulaski of the State of Virginia in consideration of the sum of Eight Hundred and Eighty Dollars to me paid which I do hereby acknowledge to have received of Peter Davault of the County of Montgomery in the State of Missouri do grant bargain and sell unto the said Peter Davault his heirs and assigns the undivided eleven twentieths of the following Real Estate lying and being in the County of Montgomery and State of Missouri and know as South West quarter of Secton Twenty Six Township Forty Eight Range Five West containing one hundred ands sixty acres it being the same land entered by Beattie and Alexander Sayers at the land office in St Louis Missouri in the year 1819 and patented to said Beattie and Alexander Sayers in the year 1824, by the United States, And for myself and my heirs do convenant with the said Peter Davault his heirs and assigns That I will warrant and defend the premises hereby conveyed against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of November AD 1858.
Beattie Sayers

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Hamilton Sayers

Note: There are two other deeds for this same property. The first recorded the 24th of December, 1847. This deed appears to be a county sale to Peter Davault because the property taxes were deliquent. On the 2nd of March 1874 this deed was cancelled and replaced on "account of irregularity."

OBITUARY - The St. Louis Christian Advocate - 21 Aug 1872; a weekly publication of the Methodist Episcopal Church (Article found in Missouri Obituaries 1880 - 1882, Vol 3, Page 7, LDS Church Fiche 6010714.)

Peter Davault died at his home in Montgomery Co Mo, 16 Apr 1872, aged 64 years. He was born in Leesburg, Washington Co TN 28 Mar 1808. He was married to Miss Mary Hass [Hoss] in 1831; moved to MO in 1832, and joined the Methodist Church in 1834 under the preaching of Rev. Andrew Monroe. For 40 years he lived in the same community, thirty-eight of which was in fellowship with the church. He raised 8 children, all men and women grown, 4 of which are ornaments to our church, one of which fills the chair of Professor of Languages, Mathmetics and Physics in Central Female College, Lexington MO. One of his last acts of his life was to give 150.00 for the erection of a church in New Florence, near by where he lived. He lived to see it completed, and heard one sermon preached in it - the dedication sermon by Bishop Marvin. His funeral was preached in it by the writer on the fourth Sabbath in July. His lonely and bereaved widow is waiting to cross over and be with him whom she walked in this life for 40 years. H H Craig.

GRAVE MARKER

PETER DAVAULT
DIED
APRIL 16, 1872
AGED
64 Years 18 Days

Newspaper Articles published about 1913 describe the placement of a marker at the site of the Davault Tavern by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

DAVAULT TAVERN

In the spring of 1828, following the path of Daniel Boon, as laid out in 1815, came Peter Davault with his wife, Mary Hoss and took permanent abode upon the tract of land where John U Knox now resides -- the passing of Pioneers over the old Trail being traveled to-day, had been common for some years, but with that nomadic idea of something better farther on, so when Mr. and Mrs. Davault arrived, vast prairies laid to the north, deep woodlands to the south, with not a neighbor within ten miles.
Peter Davault, the pioneer, was a son of Frederick Davault, of Jonesboro, Tennessee. He a son of Henry Davault, born in France, coming to America in 1764, landing near Philadelphia, but soon taking up his abode in Hanover County, Pennsylvania, where he passed the period of the Revolutionary War. Henry Davault died at the age 85 years.
Leaving Jonesboro, Tenn. Peter Davault and wife, then but a short time married pressed their way by ox teams to this place. A double log house with a broad hallway between was soon erected and protection given against the red man and his strange associates already here. This at once became the Davault Tavern and the Pilgrimager plodding his way westward was given rest and refreshment. The Tavern became the stopping place of tradesmen, as many as 20 men with teams were cared for at a time. Prices were not as to-day a single meal was 15c, Supper, lodging and breakfast with team cared for, was only 50 cents. Great droves of cattle, hogs and turkeys rested here over night. Slaves cared for the dining room while "uncle Sam" whos body lies in the graveyard just to the northward, watched the turkeys until they found a roost in the trees or upon the fences.
In 1849 as caravan after caravan passed by, enroute to the gold fields of California, the double log house gave away to a large brick house 2 1/2 story high. The brick for this building were burned just across the road to the east. The present foundation as seen was a part of the brick building. The present frame building took the place of the brick in 1865*.
To Mr. and Mrs. Davault were born nine children, Henry, Abraham, Frederick, Alf, John, Kittie, Lou, Emma and Mary. Mr. Davault lived until 1872 and Mrs. Davault until 1882. Four children yet live, John, Fred, Alf and Lou, the latter two rejoiced in being present at the dedication.
As the Davault Tavern marker shall stand as a memorial to the Pioneer who braved dangers and hardships that civilization might penetrate westward, may it also stand as an incentive to progress, peace and happiness for the many millions yet to pass over the great National Old Trail.

*Note: According to Eugenia (Garrett) Davault, the bricks were defective and part or all of the structure was replaced; many of the old bricks being used inside the walls of the wooden structure. Eugenia was raised not far from the Davault Tavern and recalled that many peacocks often seen strutting about the place.

MARKERS DEDICATED

In Spite Of Rain, Mud and Cold The D. A. R's Carry Out Program.

All honor in the pluck and grit of the D. A. R's. When Gov. Majors appointed Mrs. Mark S. Salisbury of Kansas City, Mrs. Geo. B. McFarlane of Columbia, State Regent and Mrs John VanBrunt of Kansas City to have charge of the markers on the Old Trail, he evidently knew his ladies. This was the week of dedication, starting in at St. Louis all went well until Foristell was reached. By fighting mud, bad roads and etc., Warrenton was reached. The Wabash was used to Jonesburg were Wednesday, just after lunch the Cross Keys tavern marker was dedicated, and the one at Lewiston as well, with the same ceremonies. The school children sang America, presentation speeches were made by Mrs. Salisbury and Deputy State Highway Engineer Hawkins, acceptances by Mrs. Wardie Ebert Regent of the local chapter and Dr. J. L. Jones.
Undaunted, the ladies braved the heavy rains, and muddy roads, however abandoning the automoile and taking to hack, just as Pioneers did of old, they drove to the Davault Tavern, which was reached at 4 o'clock.
The marker for this point was in the car at noon yet when the ladies arrived it was duly in place. A program of special interest had been arranged but was canceled on account of the rain. Upon their arrival Mr. and Mrs. John Knox entertained for a few moments after which Mrs. Van Brunt representing the state D. A. R's in a flow of language, eloqunt and full of inspiration presented the marker. This was approved by State Commissioner Hawkins. Mr Alf Davault who was born and reared at the old place in a few words received the marker. Mrs. Chas A Bast of Mexico presented a sketch of the tavern. The ladies drove to Montgomery City and were entertained in the evening by Montgomery Chapter.
Thursday morning Danville and Mineola markers were formally dedicated and the trip continued on to Fulton.
At Mineola Mrs. Emma Graham made the acceptance for the D. A R's and Mr. Ben Graham for the County.

LETTER from Emily Louise Cardwell Nunnelly, 22 Sep 1988; in possession of Catherine Cook;

Peter Davault home gone in the 1960's to make way for the four-lane I-70 which took the place of the road that was 1st the Boons Lick and then highway 40, on New Florence Cemetery lot #36 purchased 23 Dec 1906 for $10 for 10 grave sites are buried Peter and Mary and their daughter Mary Virginia. These persons were moved to this lot from the Davault family Cemetery. The tombstones are thin white stones and are broken.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S41] 1850 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S107] 1860 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
  4. [S180] 1870 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
  5. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S8575] Letter from Albert Robert DeVault dated April, 2000
  7. [S2964] Cemetery Records - New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri, December 31, 1995, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S12369] Records of Albert Robert DeVault received May, 2000, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S4321] Email from Cathy (Crabtree) Cook dated January 25, 2001
  10. [S2844] Book: Washington County Tennessee Marriages, 1780 - 1870; Burger, found at the Timberland Library, Olympia, Washington. 929.3768
  11. [S2820] Book: Marriage Records of Washington County Tennessee, 1787 - 1840; Grammer & Mullins, found at the Timberland Library, Olympia, Washington. 929.3768, Page 38
  12. [S8623] Letter from Emmy Louise (Cardwell) Nunnelly dated September 22, 1988 (In possession of Catherine (Crabtree) Cook)
  13. [S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Mary Ann Davault1,2,3

F, #227, b. 1 January 1818, d. 18 September 1868

Parents

FatherFrederick Davault (b. 5 May 1778, d. 9 August 1847)
MotherMargaret "Peggy" Range (b. 27 November 1785, d. 17 March 1865)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Whitfield Duncan (b. 10 September 1817, d. 16 October 1887)

SonBoy Duncan

BASIC FACTS

Mary Ann Davault was born on 1 January 1811 in at the Watauga River home at DeVault's Ford.4,1,5 She was born on 1 January 1817.6 She was born on 1 January 1818 in DeVault's Ford Plantation, Washington Co., Tennessee.6,7 She and James Whitfield Duncan were married on 24 May 1838 in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,8 She died in Charlestown, North Carolina.9 She died on 18 September 1856, at age 38, in Charlotte, North Carolina.1,10 She died on 18 September 1868, at age 50, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.7 She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.11,12
Mary Ann Davault had reference number 227. She resided in Washington Co., Tennessee (1840); Greene County, Tennessee (1850.)1,7 She was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1850, 1860.) Mary Ann Davault was the third child of Frederick and Margaret Davault. She was born January 1, 1811, on the joint homestead of Frederick and Valentine Davault at DeVault's Ford on the Watauga River. She moved with her family to Leesburg around 1818. On May 28, 1838 she married James W. Duncan. James was the son of Joseph Duncan who lived five miles from the tavern. Joseph was an elder in the Presbyterian Church at Leesburg. James spent most of his life in the mercantile business in Greene County, Tennessee. For a while he was in partnership with his brother Joseph Duncan, Jr. Joseph, Jr. had married Mary's sister, Elizabeth. James W. Duncan and brother Joseph were in the merchantile business in Charlotte, North Carolina when Mary died.

In the settlement of her father's estate in 1850 there appears this notation: "Paid to James W. Duncan and wife and son, $656.01." Apparently Mary and James had a son that died young. This seems to be confirmed by his statement in the letter he wrote after Mary's death - "having no surviving children".

GRAVE MARKER

IN MEMORY OF
MY BELOVED &
REVERED WIFE

MARY ANN
DUNCAN

who died
Sept. 18
1868
Who died under God
beneath ?? her husband
James Whitfield Duncan
to the Cross of Christ

A. M. Ninch
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The 1850 Census for Greene County, Tennessee shows that Sarah P. (Prescilla) DeVault was living with the Duncans. She is the daughter of Mary's brother David DeVault.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S56] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Greene County, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S121] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
  4. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
  7. [S6725] Genealogy prepared by Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson (email address), Source Medium: Book
  8. [S9067] Marriage Records: Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book, Volume 0, Page 102
  9. [S5836] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (WFT V06T1078), Source Medium: Other
  10. [S6604] Genealogy prepared by Linda Roberts (email address)
  11. [S8642] Letter from James W. Duncan to Mary Jane (DeVault) Guerrant dated October 10, 1868
  12. [S12303] Phone conversation with Karen Kennedy of Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina
Family Explorer

David Davault1,2,3,4,5

M, #228, b. 27 August 1813, d. 19 April 1884

Parents

FatherFrederick Davault (b. 5 May 1778, d. 9 August 1847)
MotherMargaret "Peggy" Range (b. 27 November 1785, d. 17 March 1865)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mariah Cox (b. 15 June 1816, d. 16 May 1881)

SonFrederick DeVault (b. 26 January 1840, d. 5 March 1903)
SonJohn Augustus DeVault+ (b. 11 October 1841, d. 5 September 1917)
DaughterSarah Priscilla "Sallie" DeVault (b. 22 October 1842, d. 15 June 1923)
DaughterLouise Virginia "Louisa" DeVault+ (b. 10 April 1844, d. 2 February 1887)
DaughterMartha Emily "Emma" DeVault (b. 12 October 1845, d. 7 June 1880)
DaughterMary Catherine DeVault (b. 13 January 1847, d. 4 June 1892)

BASIC FACTS

David Davault was born on 27 August 1813 in DeVault's Ford Plantation, Washington Co., Tennessee.6,1 He and Mariah Cox were married on 22 February 1838 in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,7,8 He died on 19 April 1884, at age 70, in Probably Greene Co., Tennessee.1 He was buried in Probably in a family cemetery on David's Farm.
David Davault had reference number 228. He was a Farmer (1850 - 1880.)1,3,4,5 He resided in Owned a farm six miles from Greeneville on the Nolichucky River.1 He was enumerated on the census in Greene County, Tennessee (1850 - 1880.) David Davault was the third child of Frederick and Margaret (Range) Davault. He was born on his parents farm in Washington County, Tennessee. The farm being jointly owned by his father Frederick Davault and Frederick's brother, Valentine Davault. This farm was located at what became known as DeVault's Ford of the Watauga River. Valentine's descendants still own a part of the farm and the large brick home, completed in 1840, shortly after Valentine's death.
In 1818, when David was about five years old, he moved with his parents to the new community of Leesburg where his father had purchased a 427 acre farm. The farm was located on the Great Stage Road between Washington, D.C. and Memphis, Tennessee. There Frederick built a large inn and tavern. The DeVault Tavern, as it came to be known, was a stop for travelers along the road. It still stands in Leesburg and is still owned by Frederick's descendants. David lived at the DeVault Tavern until 1838, when he married Mariah (Marie) Cox. David and Mariah moved to Greene County where he became a prominant man and farmer. Their farm of 207 acres, purchased in 1838, was located about six miles south of Greeneville on the Nolichucky River.
David gave each of his children a clock with wooden wheels and weights. It was an "Eli Terry," perhaps the first clock commercially made in the United States. In the 1960s, Mrs. Maude (DeVault) Tucker was in possession of the clock that David gave her father, John A. DeVault. It has two weights that go up when the clock is wound.
At David's death, the farm (at least part of it) was passed to his son, John Augustus DeVault. The last DeVault owner was John's son, Herbert M. DeVault. In 1973, when Herbert died, the farm passed to the step-children of Herbert's sister, Maude Marian (DeVault) Tucker. Actually, by 1973 even Maude's step-children were dead. The farm passed to Maude's step-son's wife, Willie Lee (Cooter) Tucker. Willie died in 1995 and the property passed to Willie's daughter, Carolyn Jone (Tucker) Humphreys. About 2005, Carolyn sold 130 acres to land developers. The developers created a planned development called "The Pointe at River Trace." The original David DeVault house, made of brick, was still standing. The developers restored David's house and turned it into a club house for the development. Streets in the development were named after the DeVaults, the Tuckers and the Cooters.
One of the first people to build a home at The Point of River Trace was Stevie Hughes. Stevie said that she met Everett (LNU) who told her that his father used to farm the DeVault land. He said that there was a DeVault family cemetery on the property and that the cemetery, with stones, was still in existance, at least through the 1960s.
In November of 2009 I spoke with Stevie Hughes about the DeVault Cemetery. She had been contacted by Euless Hensley. Euless "Eulie" Hensley and family are shown in the 1930 Census living next to Herbert and Stella DeVault. The Hensley family home was located very near where Stevie's home is today. Euless recalled the DeVault Cemetery and took Stevie to the spot which is on the back part of Lot 49 where the land falls off to the river. Although the land has been cleared, there are three large sycamore stumps that mark where the cemetery was located. Euless said that there were no commercial tombstones, just field stones to mark the graves. He recalled that one of the stones had the name "David Davault" inscribed on the stone. So far no trace of the old stones has been found. It is my belief that David, his wife Mariah and their daughter, Martha Emily "Emma" DeVault were buried in the family cemetery. The death certificate for John Augustus DeVault says that he was to be buried in the "DeVault Cemetery." Today John's name shares a stone with the names of two of his children in River Hill Cemetery. Whether John was originally buried in the DeVault Cemetery or originally buried in the River Hill Cemetery is not known.

DEED - Greene County Deed Book #26, Page 304

Deed
Jonathan This Indenture made this 10th day of September in the year of our
Moorelock Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, between Jonathan
to Moorelock of the County of Greene and State of Tennessee of the one part
David and David Davault of the County of Washington and State aforesaid
Devolt of the other part. Witnessith. That the said Jonathan Moorelock
2 tracts for and in consideration of the Sum of twenty five hundred dollars
of land to him in hand paid by the Said David Davault the receipt
1st tract 200 whereof is hereby acknowledged, both and by these presents, doth
2d 7 Grant, Bargain, Sell & Confirm unto the Said David Davolt, his
------ Heirs and assigns forever, Two certain tracts or parcels of land
207 The first containing two hundred Acres more or less, lying and
acres of being in the County & State aforesaid, on the North Side of Nolachucky
Land River, on the mouth of Richland Creek, and bounded as follows.
on the Beginning at a poplar on the bluff it being part of a three
north side hundred acre tract, thence South fifty eight Degrees West leaving the
of River, Eighty two poles to a Stake on Dunhams line, thence along Said
Nolichucky line, North Sixty Six degrees west fourteen poles to a post oak in
River a hollow, thence north one hundred and twenty poles to a pine, thence
North sixty two degrees East, one hundred and forty poles to a
white oak thence East one hundred and ninety five poles to a stake
thence South six & one fourth degrees West, one hundred and twenty
five poles to a white oak, thence to the beginning.
The other tract Granted by the State of Tennessee to one James
Pierce No. 2859, dated the 10th day of August 1815, and he to the
Said Jonathan Morelock, containing Seven acres, more or less on
the North Side of Nolachucky River.
Beginning at a beech I. P.on the bluff of the River, thence north
ten poles to a black oak on Jonathan Moorelock's line, thence with
Said line South Seventy degrees west Sixty eight poles to a Small post
oak where Said line intersects with Allens line, thence with Allen's
line, South Sixty Six degrees East, Sixty poles to the River at low water
mark, to the beginning with the hereditaments and appurtenances to
have and to hold, the Said two tracts or parcels of land and every
part thereof with their appurtenances to the Said David Davolt
his heirs and assigns forever, and the Said Jonathan Moorelock
for himself, his heirs Executors & Administrators doth covenant
promise and agree to & with the Said David Davolt his heirs Ex-
ecutors administrators & assigns, that they will forever warrent
& defend the before described tracts of land, & every part & parcel
thereof to the Said David Davolt his heirs &c. against all & all
manner of claim Either in law and Equity. In Testimony whereof
the Said Jonathan Morelock hath hereunto Subscribed his name & offered
his seal, the day and year above written.
The words A low water mark
were interlined before Signed Jonathan Moorelock
Witness M. S. Temple
Peter Harmon

WILL OF DAVID DEVAULT

Last Will & Testament of David Devault of Green Co Tennessee
State of Tennessee
Greene Co
Know all men by these presents that I David Devalt Being of sound mind and memory and knowing the uncertainty of life and the surety of Death do this day make my last will and testament in the name of God, Amen,
1st I give and bequeath unto my Son Frederic Davalt Twelve Hundred dollars $1200 which he has already received.
2 I give and bequeath unto my Son John Devalt 92 acres of land to be valued the same as what the remainder of my place is sold for Said land he now occupies and has a deed for same - I also grant him the privledge of buying 9 or 10 acres adjoining the land that he has already in possession. Said line to be run including the cabbin above the Spring and then across sufficient to include 9 acres -
3rd I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah P Hannah Eight hundred & Twenty dollars $820.00 Which She has already recieved -
4th I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Louisa V. Easterly Eight Hundred dollars $800.00 which she has recieved.
5th I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Devalt Seven Hundred dollars in consideration of her faithful and continued attention to her Parents. This amount is set apart for her over and above her equal part with the rest of the Heirs.
I give and bequeath to my Son John Devalt one hundred dollars besides what he has gathered from the proceeds of the farm in consideration of his attention to us here to fore.
At the end of my natural life I wish or want all of my Personal property and real Estate, that is the remainder of my land, to be sold to the highest bidder and my notes and accounts all collected and to be distributed to my children, making them all equal according to conditions heretofore mentioned -
I give and bequeath also two hundred dollars $200 to my daughter Louisa V. Easterly over and above her equal part of the estate in consideration of services rendered to the family by her Husband -
All accounts to be settled properly though I owe nothing of any consequence more than a dollar or two -
I further designate and appoint J. P. Easterly as Executor of this my last will and Testament -
Inter????? before ????

Signed Sealed and delivered in the presents of the undersigned witness this the 15 April 1884
David Devaut

Witness Barnard Cooter
Charles Cooter

Note: This will was hand written but not by David DeVault, whose signiture was very shakey.

OBITUARY - The Greenville Herald, Thursday, April 24, 1884

Mr. David Davault, of the 9th District, who has been lying very low for several weeks, died on last Friday, and the funeral services took place on last Sunday. He was one of the best citizens of the county and will be very much missed by a host of friends and acquaintances.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S205] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
  3. [S56] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Greene County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S121] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
  5. [S354] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Greene County
  6. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S9067] Marriage Records: Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Catharine Q. Davault1,2,3

F, #229, b. 16 November 1816, d. 15 October 1850

Parents

FatherFrederick Davault (b. 5 May 1778, d. 9 August 1847)
MotherMargaret "Peggy" Range (b. 27 November 1785, d. 17 March 1865)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Catharine Q. Davault was born on 16 November 1816 in DeVault's Ford Plantation, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,1 She and Achilles Hamilton "Hamilton" Crawford were married on 4 October 1839 in Greene Co., Tennessee.5 She died on 15 October 1850, at age 33, in Montgomery Co., Missouri.1 She was buried in First in the DeVault Family Plot, across the road from Peter Davault's place. On October 30, 1895, she was moved to the New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri (See note.)1
Catharine Q. Davault had reference number 229. She resided in Tennessee; Montgomery Co., Missouri; Kansas, Montgomery Co., Missouri (after death of spouse in 1850 was living with brother Henry's widow, Virginia.)1 She was enumerated on the census in Montgomery Co., Missouri (1850.) Catherine Davault was the fifth child of Frederick and Margaret Davault. In 1839 she married Achilles Hamilton "Hamilton" Crawford and they moved to Montgomery Co., Missouri, near her brothers. Peter and Henry. Later Catherine and Hamilton moved to Van Buren County (now Cass County), Missouri. After the death of Hamilton, Catherine returned to Montgomery County. The 1850 Census shows her living with Virginia Davault, widow of Henry, and Virginia's daughter, Mary. Catherine died a few months after the census was recorded.
Catherine is supposed to be buried in New Florence Cemetery, however, no stone was located.

LETTER CATHERINE WROTE TO TENNESSEE TELLING THE FAMILY ABOUT HER BROTHER HENRY"S DEATH

April the 10, 1849
Dearest Mother and brothers and sisters. I now write a few lines to you to let you know brother Henry is no more.
He died on the 5 of April. The doctor said his liver was affected and cold had located on his bowls. He did complain towards the last of his bowls altogether. He was confined to his bed only four weeks. He had been complaining all winter not able to do anything. Surely he laid and bore it all with patience. It seemed like it were no trouble to wait on him. He did take all that were given to him and did not say a word. The day before he did die I went to his bed to wipe the sweat off his face. It were a cold, clammy sweat. I did take a cloth and some camphor and wash his face and hands with. He did look up at me and say “Bless your sweet heart, you are a mighty good hand to wait on me.” He said the camphor did help him from being so sick.
Oh mother, little did I think when I first came here that it would be only a few months and my poor, sweet brother would be no more. You cannot tell how I feel. It seems to me that I am to loose all that is near and dear to me. My poor sister Virginia is almost heart broken. She appeared like she never could give him up. Poor woman, she is left now as I am. I do know her feelings. No person knows the feelings but then that has the trial of it. Virginia does take several cries through the day. Peter told me to bring her and Mary down to his house. He thought it would help her. She is not willing to go. For my part I am a poor hand to even sooth or comfort her.
Peter is well and family. I have had a cold and cough all winter. It do appear that I will get shed of the cough but the least bit of cold that I do get, I do cough as bad as ever. I have thought for some time that I am not long for this world, but we know not. I do hope that these few lines will find you all well. Health is the greatest blessing in this world. Give my love to Mary and Louisa, David and Samuel, also to Maria. Ask her if she does know what I did say to her before I left Tennessee.
Henry did get mother’s likeness. It did do him so much good to look at it. He said that he would give anything if your mother’s age were on it. John, send me my father’s age and mother’s. I do want to know how old mother is. Oh Mother, do not take it too hard when you hear the death of Henry for we must all die. How often do I think of you all. I would like to see you all. If my life is spared long in this world, I think I will come and see you all. I do expect to live with Virginia. Both poor lone women. I do want you to write to us when you get this and let me hear whether you are all well or not. Write to me about all can ??? Tell me anything about little sweet Frederick. How he does come on and whether David or Samuel will move out here or not . Missouri is a pretty country also called a healthy country but cold. Mother cast one kind thought and look to for me that is in the far west. May the Lord be your guide and protector.
Catherine Crawford
John Davault. She and Achilles Hamilton "Hamilton" Crawford had children in No Children.1 The marriage record reads:

Achilles H Crawford Returned ? Nov. 1839 endorsed & solemized
To Oct. 2nd 1838 the rite of matrimony between the
Catharine Davault above named persons on October 4th 1839
William A. Cukin
M?? M.E.C.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S41] 1850 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S9063] Marriage Records: Tennessee, Greene County
Family Explorer

Mary Jane DeVault1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

F, #230, b. 1 January 1844, d. 27 November 1937

Parents

FatherJohn Davault (b. 30 July 1819, d. 4 February 1897)
MotherAmanda Jane Russell (b. 25 December 1821, d. 18 December 1865)
Pedigree Link

Family: D.D Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D., (b. 28 February 1838, d. 26 April 1916)

DaughterMary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant+ (b. 9 June 1869, d. 12 February 1957)
SonMarshall DeVault Henri Guerrant (b. 27 July 1870, d. 4 March 1951)
DaughterLucy Amanda Guerrant+ (b. 27 June 1872, d. 20 May 1907)
DaughterJulia Tenney Guerrant+ (b. 3 January 1874, d. 31 July 1965)
DaughterGrace Owings Guerrant+ (b. 8 December 1875, d. 16 March 1956)
SonJohn DeVault "DeVault" Guerrant, M.D.+ (b. 7 December 1877, d. 14 November 1969)
DaughterAnne Davie Guerrant+ (b. 3 December 1879, d. 29 March 1972)
SonEdward Putney Guerrant, M.D.+ (b. 26 February 1882, d. 17 June 1964)
SonWilliam Upton Guerrant+ (b. 21 January 1884, d. 14 December 1981)
SonRussell Hamilton Guerrant (b. 28 February 1886, d. 30 August 1964)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Jane DeVault was born on 1 January 1844 in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 She and D.D Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D., were married on 12 May 1868 in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 She died on 27 November 1937, at age 93, in Winchester, Clark Co., Kentucky.12,13 She died on 27 November 1937, at age 93, in Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.2 She was buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.14
Mary Jane DeVault had reference number 230. She resided in Washington Co., Tennessee; Wilmore, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.1,2,12 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850, 1860); Montgomery County, Kentucky (1870); Jefferson County, Kentucky (1880); Jessamine County, Kentucky (1900 - 1930); Lake County, Florida (1930.) Mary Jane was born and grew up in Leesburg, Washington County, Tennessee. During the Civil War period her family lived at "Sunnyside," a home across the road from the DeVault Tavern. Sunnyside had belonged to her mother's family. During the war, while her father was away and her mother an invalid, the duties of the household revolved around her.
The notes for Dr. Guerrant tell how he and Mary met and of their subsequent marriage. After the marriage, the Guerrants moved to Kentucky where they lived the rest of their lives. Mary Jane (DeVault) Guerrant kept a diary during the early years of her marriage. This diary is included as one of the appendicies of this report.

LETTER FROM MARY JANE DEVAULT TO DR. EDWARD O. GUERRANT
(This letter was written after the Civil War and prior to their marriage.)

On Envelope:

Mr E. O. Guerrant
Jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recd 3d, Feb, ‘66
Philada

E. Tennessee
28th Jan. 66,

You have long since thought I was unusually careless, or had lost the little sympathy I once had, by neglecting to write so long. More than a week has passed since I heard from you & you can have no idea how long a week seems to me. The last three have but just three months seemingly passed so slowly & yet too fast – for I have done little, either for myself or friends.
You would have enjoyed a visit here last week, had such a nice time crying = every one in my situation has their thousand little troubles to contend with & coat making has been a great dread for me, undertook one, had to do everything over, and Cousin J. Glass says by the time I had finished he had caught me crying just ten times, it was almost true, for I was mortified at my dullness, every one laughed at me, called me “old maid” and every thing else that was disagreeable. Never will hear the last of my first coat & never will begin another for mere curiosity. Any desire for knowing how to make a coat is satisfied, & I have profited a little by the experiment.
I was very much pleased with your account of y’r first night in Tennessee, only wondered, some one did not tell you, go to Leesburg, for I think there must have been hundreds come to our door with the little passport on their lips, “Recommended to come here all the way from Bristol or Greenville” or some other place & of course they must stay. One morning three men belonging to Col Dukes command came for just a “Bite or two” & rest said they were poor, ragged, tired soldiers, (this was uncalled for. I am glad to know there was never a soldier refused lodging with us). They spent the night and the greater part of the next day, found them to be very pleasant, two of them were from Covington Ky, one was a regular correspondent of my sweethearts (Capt. Baldwin) & you know I was delighted to form his acquaintance. This was J. C. Williams. Do you know anything of him. As I think of it, I will ask you a question or two, that you must always keep. It is others affairs, that I have some curiosity to peep into. Tell me something of Dr. G. Allen Imbry of Morgan’s Brigade, & Dr. Connery of your Brigade. I will say nothing about them, only want to know if they are gentlemen & if married or single.
I will give you my reasons for wanting to know something of the first. One of my best cousins, Miss Nannie Stuart(1) is corresponding with him and given him considerable encouragement, has never seen the man, or any one who knew him, but is about to give her affection on the recommendation of Jno. Coffman of Tenn, whom I have little confidence in. This is a very imprudent step of Nannies. I am ashamed of her, but if he is the right kind of a man, it will be right with me. Right anyway, for she has been warned.
Would you know something of the past two weeks in our little village. Have had two large parties, one for the purpose of donating such articles of food & everything a family needs, as we poor Rebels could spare for the benefit of our ministers Campbell & Tadlock. A great many present & all seemed to enjoy themselves even to me, cast away my sad thoughts, ate my and your share of cake & was told by a particular friend that I had made the first attempt for twelve months to make others happy, that any thoughts had been wandering. Little did he think that they were then hovering around the true “??? Soldier,” and that I had sufficient cause to be happy in the knowledge of your well tried love. Who would wonder of my being the same mischievous girl of two years ago?
Well I know I am too bad, but I don’t harm any one, & will ask you to pray for me. I think you do, without my asking you. You could not forget me then. Could you?
Now I must tell you, of the visit of Mrs. Esther Brown & Husband (2). They left this evening = after having the nicest time I ever experienced. Never saw two people love each other better. Esther and I were school girls again, played, talked until we almost lost our voices, laughed, & when I would cry about my old coat, she would pity me, & the rest laugh. You don’t wonder at my sewing the seams on the wrong side, when I was not still twenty five minutes at any one time. We teased Mr. Brown until he pronounced us the worst girls he had ever met, said he thought Esther was a good girl until he brought her here, that he was jealous of me, and thought we both needed a “Yankee whipping.” & he was the man to give it. I think more of him than other union men for Esther’s sake. He is certainly blest with the best companion in the world. I would live with such a woman myself.
O goodness gracious, what a earnest letter, was pleased to put my pen aside to read awhile.
How can I ever thank you or repay you for your devotion, your kindness your anxiety for my happiness. Your letters are so encouraging - my dearest companions. I find time to read every paper, delighted with – “Waverly’s” Magazine. You will think I am like the lady in Va who would read in spite of every thing. Do “without butter though she had many cows”. But I think I do remarkably well in the butter line, always have enough for all of my friends. (Do not use it myself) and read all of my papers once & letters until they are worn almost out. Capt I hope to make an effort to repay you for all of this kindness in the future – but it will be an effort only, for I am incapable of adding as much to your happiness, as you do for mine. I enjoyed my expedition in the great Yankee City with – Capt G- very much, passed some things that I would liked to have taken with me, and others I would not have. You know you can interest me in any way, so write on any subject you like. And tell me why you chose the Medical profession if you wish, I am ready to hear always.
I know there are other professions less laborious, more attractive, & equally as profitable. I have thought you was of a consumpted family, and had a desire to find some cure for the lungs. How I wish there was a remedy for the horrible disease. I sent you that old lady that you might be disappointed as I was. I don’t know the old lady. It is bedtime or I would write more, will have an opportunity to mail in the morning. My Cousin May sends her love.
Good night – Write – soon & often.

Monday morning.
Pappa is mail boy today. I concluded to keep your letter a day longer as he is beginning to “smell a mice.” Would like to see one of Capt Gs letters but his wish cannot be granted. I ?? a secret disposition. Was pleased that Mr. Barnect & your brother knew nothing of your communication. Your brother might give you good advice, which would conflict with Mrs Browns.
I heard from Mrs. Capt. Dunahos (is that the way) yesterday. She received a letter from the Capt. A few days ago, the first since the surrender. She had not seen him nor heard from him for so long; that her & all others thought they had separated forever. He had only written to her once, would like for her to come to him in Illinois, but has not the means to send her though he was doing well. What a loving husband. What a weak woman to think of following such a man. Both married for wealth, both disappointed and you know their happiness can but be limited.
I think there has been a sufficient number of such marriages to convince the young of the folly. I am glad I am poor. No man can love me for any thing but little self.
You, say my caring too much for you is because you are unworthy – now do not say that again, for if you are not worthy – no one is. I am the unworthy one & if you were not so blind to my faults you could see it.
But we will not quarrel about this, if each think ourselves unworthy it will be the cause of our striving to be worthy & when we do our best no more will be expected.
Mr. Sherfy is still living on “Stuarts Hill.” I am not acquainted with the family, see the children at Church occasionally – there has no misfortune happened them, he is a very quiet man. Mrs. Sherfys Fathers house, has been robbed several times, one of her brothers whipped & one not allowed to come to Tenn. They are all good Rebels, I know all of her brothers & sisters, but do – not visit the family. I will remember you to little “Mary” & will kiss her, if her face is clean, but will not give you the kiss.
Miss Mary A. Devault & Mr. P. Boren are to be married on next Thursday. I give you an invitation to the wedding, think I will go with you to see the children married, she is seventeen, he a year older, or perhaps two. I did all I could to keep her from marrying, but is was all in vain. Oh, but I pity her, she does not know the importance of such a step. Her parents are so much mortified, but consents & gives a wedding. Let the Mary Devaults go, but here is one who can see the dark pictures of married life as well as the bright ones, and when I decide the question I will know well what I am doing.
I will expect your Photograph, am very willing that you should loose that much time from your studies. Will send you mine when I can get to Jonesboro, but that will not be soon.
You will know me well, not changed in appearance only a worse girl. Now you are ashamed of this letter, I know you are, no one else is half so careless, your brother should soon know Miss Sallie Marshall was not about, if he could see this inside, but if I had to be careful, and was afraid for you to see mistakes, I would never write you a line. Y’r best friend.

NOTES
1) I believe this to be Nancy A. Stuart. In the 1850 Census and 1860 Census, Nancy was living with David Stuart. David Stuart was married to Elizabeth Burke Thompson in 1834. Elizabeth, born in 1811, died in 1837. Nancy was probably their daughter. I have no information on who Nancy eventually married. I have not been able to establish a direct relationship between Nancy A. Stuart and Mary Jane DeVault.

2) I’m quite sure that this is John Jacob “Jake” Brown and wife, Esther Eliza Wilson. They were married January 1, 1866, just a few weeks before this letter was written. They eventually had ten children.

Letter to John Davault from his daughter, Mary Jane (DeVault) Guerrant
LETTER TO JOHN DAVAULT FROM HIS DAUGHTER, MARY JANE (DEVAULT) GUERRANT

Mt Sterling, Ky.
July 17th 1868
I have not heard from any of you for a long time. Are you like me, too lazy to write this hot weather? I think I never was so near burnt up & pity you all if it is warmer down there.
Notwithstanding the unusual bad weather, the country is healthy. And I am glad for no one could ride such days.
Since I wrote to you, spent nearly a week at Sharpsburg. The Dr’s father boards there with Mrs. Dabney – a nice old lady that is well off & lives well. – think I would like to board there myself.
I visited three of our first cousins – all are married, liked them very much, all are rebels. Spent one day with Mrs. Jones who was a Renfro from Elizabethton. She is a nice lady and has a splendid home – her brother attends to her farm – came here just before the war & found this a better country & concluded to stay. He is acquainted with several of the Kitzmillers & Devaults – used to go to see Cousin Tilda Reeves & says Wm Reeve was too smart for him – would not let him talk to her – but entertained him, himself, while his brother Peter engaged Miss Tilda – he does not like him so well as I do.
What has become of Ruf Reeves? Has he gone to Knoxville & has Lizzie Reeve married. I would write to Ruff, but have too many correspondents now, for lazy weather.
Heard from Uncle Jim this week, says Aunt Mary’s health is not good, but better. They are still boarding. Maggie Campbell tells me George & Emma have not been to see her so I guess they have not moved yet – when they go down send Mr. Carmans book, “Lt Elmo” by them if J. Glass did not carry it off with him.
I have had a short letter from Jo – since he got to New Orleans, think he must have been crazy to have gone there at this season.
Did Mr. Cecil go any places. I have listened to hear of his coming t this state.
Until lately we have had plenty of rains – corn looks fine. Hope you had rains in time to do y’r corn some good.
There is no fruit here. Can’t have everything at once.
As I have written all that I can think of that will interest you – will stop for this time. Julia is in the country & Nell heard her say she would send you a photograph – when she has some taken.
Tell Mollie I began my silk quilt – hope to get it done in about five years.
I hope yr wool is all spun and the hard work all done.
There will be a large picnic here tomorrow, but I don’t think I will go – unless it is just to eat my dinner.
I will write again soon. The Dr. sent you a package of papers this morning – will write you soon.
Yr aff daughter
Mary Guerrant

LETTER FROM MARY JANE (DeVAULT) GUERRANT TO HER FATHER

Mount Sterling, Ky
11th Jan. 1869
Dear Father
As I have not started Russells letter, will write you a note asking a favor.
Today the Dr. engaged boarding for us at Mr. Howes, where we will have to furnish our own room. I want you to box my bed clothes and send by express as soon as possible. It will save me trouble and expense of making more. The old quilt made of blue and white which I left with mine - was Mother's Grand Ma's - you need not send it, but keep it with the childrens. The sheets Mother gave me berfore she died were made by her mother, she told me. Thar are all new flax and if you will make an exchange it will suit us both better. I would like for you to keep some of them and send their worth in bleached cotton. If you find it convenient, I think the flax sheets would suit the children's beds or any, of course I don't want to exchange all - only a part, say about four or more.
Try to send soon, we will move next month. Mrs. Lau hlin [Laughlin?] will go to Lexington then. Has sold her farm for $117.50 per acre - asks $8000 for her town property.
The Dr. is not here, is busy riding nearly all of the time.
Y'rs hastily MG

LETTER FROM MARY JANE (DeVAULT) GUERRANT TO HER FATHER

Mt. Sterling Ky
April 4th, 1870
Dear Father
We heard from you last week and would have written but expected to go to Sharpsburg on Saturday. Am glad we did not go as G’s meeting has been postponed. The Dr. & the baby are both well this time; know you are glad to hear good news from me once.
Julia came in town last week; has been with me nearly all of the time; is now with me and is well. She hears from Lucy often; she is well. The Dr. has been very busy lately, but he hopes to find time to make you a visit before long.
Hastily Yr Mary Guerrant

OBITUARY

Mrs. Guerrant Dies At 93, widow of the Rev. O. Guerrant, once pastor of the First Presbyterian Church here, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the hospital of her son, Dr. Edwin P. Guerrant, Winchester, where she had been under treatment for more than six months.
For many years she had lived at Wilmore, Ky. After leaving the pastorate of the Louisville Church, her husband had been active in the establishment of schools in the mountains.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Norvin E. Green, Louisville; Mrs. D. Clay Lilly, Winston-Salem, N. C.; Mrs. Campbell Patterson, Douglas, Ga., and Mrs. Peter D. Guerrant, Los Angeles, and four other sons, Dr. J. DeVault Guerrant, Wilmore; the Rev. William V. Guerrant, Manhattan, Kan.; Russell H. Guerrant, Pittsburgh, and Marshall H. Guerrant, Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at her home, Belvoir, Wilmore, with burial at Lexington.

GRAVE MARKER

MARY JANE DeVAULT
WIFE OF
EDWARD OWINGS GUERRANT
1844 -- 1937
"HER CHILDREN RISE UP
AND CALL HER BLESSED." Edward and Mary were married at her father's home (called Sunnyside) across the road from the DeVault Tavern.

Citations

  1. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S166] 1870 Census, Kentucky, Montgomery County
  6. [S297] 1880 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
  7. [S527] 1900 Census, Kentucky, Jessamine County
  8. [S862] 1910 Census, Kentucky, Jessamine County
  9. [S1255] 1920 Census, Kentucky, Jessamine County
  10. [S1727] 1930 Census, Kentucky, Jessamine County
  11. [S1585] 1930 Census, Florida, Lake County
  12. [S3996] Death Records - Kentucky: "Kentucky Death Index 1911 - 2000," (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book
  13. [S11263] Obituary - Mary Jane (DeVault) Guerrant
  14. [S2805] Book: Edward O. Guerrant, Apostle to the Southern Highlands by J. Gray McAllester and Grace Owings Guerrant, Richmond Press, Richmond, Virginia, 1950
Family Explorer

M. D William Bruce "Bruce" DeVault1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #231, b. 27 April 1847, d. 12 September 1898

Parents

FatherJohn Davault (b. 30 July 1819, d. 4 February 1897)
MotherAmanda Jane Russell (b. 25 December 1821, d. 18 December 1865)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Julia Graves Guerrant (b. 22 February 1847, d. 22 April 1874)

SonBoy DeVault (b. 19 April 1874, d. April 1874)

Family 2: Mary Frances "Fannie" Powell (b. 23 November 1856, d. 3 December 1944)

DaughterAddie Amanda DeVault (b. 1876, d. 1 February 1880)
SonWilliam Thomas DeVault+ (b. 14 April 1878, d. 13 November 1910)
SonCharles Powell "Carl" DeVault+ (b. 1 March 1881, d. 23 September 1956)
DaughterMary Grace "Grace" DeVault+ (b. 7 July 1883, d. 31 October 1971)
SonJohn Baker DeVault+ (b. 17 September 1885, d. 22 May 1950)
DaughterLena Russell DeVault (b. 31 July 1888, d. 29 January 1978)
DaughterRuby Francis DeVault+ (b. 20 October 1893, d. 10 September 1957)

BASIC FACTS

M. D William Bruce "Bruce" DeVault was born on 27 April 1847 in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.1,2 He and Julia Graves Guerrant were married on 17 June 1873 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky.1,8 He and Mary Frances "Fannie" Powell were married on 28 December 1875 in Montgomery Co., Missouri.1,9 He died on 10 September 1898, at age 51, in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.9,10 He died on 12 September 1898, at age 51, in New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri.1,11,12 He was buried in New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Missouri, Section 2, Block 56, Grave 8.1,11
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - Bristol News, Bristol, Va. & Tenn., July 08, 1873; Image 3; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America; Internet)

MARRIED
DEVAULT - GUERRANT - On the 17th ulto., at the residence of the bride's brother, Dr. Ed. O Guerrant, in Mount Sterling, by Rev. Wm. George, Mr. W. B. DEVAULT, late of King College, Bristol, to Miss JULIA G. GUERRANT. LETTER FROM WILLIAM BRUCE DeVAULT TO HIS FATHER, JOHN DAVAULT

Bristol April 20th 1874
Dear Father, -
I steal a moment from Julia’s bedside to let you know that you have a fine large Grandson here.
Julia gave birth to it yesterday morning 1 A.M. The child weighed nearly (8) eight lbs. and the Dr. says is well developed and healthy. It has black hair and some say Julia’s face with my form.
Julia is doing well the Dr. says. We have had a good Physician Dr. Templeton. She was in labor a good while but I had the Dr. with her nearly all the time, and he aided her very much.
She is troubled some with prolapsis of the bowels, hope she will improve from now on. I have not time to write any more now. This will answer for you all now. I will write again. Y’r letters all rec’d,
Your son,
Bruce

TELEGRAM FROM WILLIAM BRUCE DEVAULT TO RICHARD PUTNEY GUERRANT OR EDWARD OWINGS GUERRANT, M.D., D.D.

Blank No. 1.
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
Dated Bristol Tenn April 23, 1874

Received
To Dr. R. P. or Edward O. Guerrant
Your sister Julia died at eight o’clock yesterday evening.
M- B. Devault
9. paid

GRAVE MARKER

DEVAULT
WILLIAM BRUCE MARY FRANCES
1847 - 1898 1856 - 1944. M. D William Bruce "Bruce" DeVault was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850 - 1880.) Civil War, Confederate Army. He was educated Member of the first graduating class of King College, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2 He held the title Dr. He had reference number 231. He was a Physician (1880.)3,7 After his first wife died, William Bruce DeVault traveled to Montgomery County, Missouri to visit his relatives there. In Missouri he met and married his first cousin, once removed, Mary Francis "Fannie" Powell.
Sometime between February and June of 1880, Bruce and Fannie traveled to Washington County, Tennessee. They are shown there in the 1880 Census and were still there in March of 1881 when their third child was born. By July of 1883 they were in Olney, Lincoln County, Missouri, but were back in Tennessee by September of 1885. They were back in Missouri by July of 1888.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S6915] Genealogy prepared by Pamela Oetting
  4. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  6. [S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  7. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  8. [S12674] Wedding Announcement - William Bruce DeVault & Julia Graves Guerrant
  9. [S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S4004] Death Records - Missouri: Missouri Newspaper Death Index, 1822 - 1994 (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book
  11. [S2964] Cemetery Records - New Florence Cemetery, New Florence, Montgomery Co., Missouri, December 31, 1995, Source Medium: Book
  12. [S5565] Genealogy prepared by Christine Anne (Stewart) Hedding (email address)
Family Explorer

Henry Upton "Upton" DeVault1,2,3,4

M, #232, b. 14 April 1852, d. 4 November 1883

Parents

FatherJohn Davault (b. 30 July 1819, d. 4 February 1897)
MotherAmanda Jane Russell (b. 25 December 1821, d. 18 December 1865)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Henry Upton "Upton" DeVault was born on 14 April 1852 in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 He died in 1883, at age ~31, in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.2 He died on 4 November 1883, at age 31, in Denton, Denton Co., Texas.5 He was buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Denton, Denton Co., Texas (Section C, Block 5, Grave 5, name appears to be spelled Devauet.)6
Henry Upton "Upton" DeVault had reference number 232. He resided in Homesteaded near Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.1,2 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860, 1870.) Newland DeVault and others have reported that Upton died in Denison, Texas. The following letter was found in the DeVault Tavern papers. It shows that Upton died in Denton, Texas not Denison, Texas.

Denton Pres. Ch. Denton Texas
Dec 15th 1883
At this meeting of the Session the following resolutions were read and adopted.
Since our last communion it has pleased the Great Head of the church to take from among us our beloved brother and friend Henry Upton DeVault, who was a member of this church.
He ceased from his severe bodily sufferings Sabbath Evening Nov. 4th 1883 at 4 P.M. At that hour he calmly, peacefully and without pain fell asleep in Jesus. He died far away from his father, brothers and sister.
His seat in this church of which he was a ruling elder is now vacant, and vacant forever. He will meet with us in church courts no more here. He is not here, for God has taken him to the Great church of the General Assembly above. His work on earth is ended. The Lord had something better for “Upton” and took him. We see him no more except in memory and in the works he has left behind him, till we all meet him around our Father’s throne in Heaven. Therefore be it resolved:
(1). That as a church we bow with humble submission to the sore dispensation of God’s Providence, realizing that a good and useful man has been taken from us, that a brother in Israel has fallen and that we in his death have lost a loving friend and brother. Resolved:
(2). That we as a church will listen to the voice of God as he speaks to us in this providence; that we will do with our might whatsoever our hands find to do, remembering that we too are drawing nearer and nearer to the grave, to the end of our earthly pilgrimages, trials and laborers. Resolved:
(3). That we extend to the stricken father and sorrowing brothers and sister our tenderest sympathy and condolence, praying that God will bless and keep them, each one, through faith unto eternal life. Resolved:
(Finally). That we forward to the sorrowing father, brothers and sister of the deceased a copy of these resolutions and that they be placed upon the sessional records of this church.
J. W. McClure (Pastor)
J. H. Mongomery (Elder)

These resolutions were printed in one of the Denton papers & arrangements were made to furnish me with as many coppies as I would need for distribution. The editor failed to comply with the contract. I got one from the Pilot Point office & sent that to his sister Mrs. Guerrant. & asked Dr. Guerrant to send me the address of the rest & I would copy from the sessional records & send each a copy. I got the Drs. card today. So I have done what I could. Respty J. W. McClure.

HISTORY OF DENTON, TEXAS FROM ITS BEGINNING TO 1960, By C. A. Briggs, Page 155

During the 1870"s two additional churches were organized. One of these was the First Presbyterian Church, perhaps better known as the Southern Presbyterian Church. "This church was organized on May 2, 1878, by the Rev. A.P. Smith, at that time pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, and the Rev. G.W. Boggs, evangelists. [Page 164 needs to be copied]. One of the leading members of this group was Louis Van Brown, who was confined at home with a broken leg. In order that he might be present at the organization meeting, it was conducted in his home some four miles southwest of Denton near the present Municipal Airport-near the Old Brown School House. It is said the congregation consisted of fourteen people-two girls four men, and eight women, all of whom became charter members: Mrs. Sallie A. Long, Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Long, Mrs. Bowely, Mrs. D. A. Robinson, Mrs. R. C. Scripture, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Van Brown, Mrs. Baumgardner, Mrs. J. A. Carter, Misses Ann And Eliza Long, Mr. Montgomery, and Mr. Henry Upton Devault.

GRAVE MARKER

We visited the I. O. O. F. cemetery in Denton in 2014. There was a single stone very near where cemetery records place Upton's stone. The stone was badly weathered and no inscription was found.

Citations

  1. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S8607] Letter from Denton Presbyterian Church, December 15, 1883
  6. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

John Baker "Baker" DeVault1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #233, b. 26 July 1858, d. 29 December 1894

Parents

FatherJohn Davault (b. 30 July 1819, d. 4 February 1897)
MotherAmanda Jane Russell (b. 25 December 1821, d. 18 December 1865)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

John Baker "Baker" DeVault was born on 22 July 1858.8 He was born on 26 July 1858 in Tennessee.2,3,6 He died on 29 December 1894, at age 36, in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 He was buried in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.2,9
John Baker "Baker" DeVault had reference number 233. He was educated Graduate of King College and Union Theological Seminary.1,2 He was a Minister; minister for the First Church of Fernandina Beach, Florida (1891-1892.)1 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Fernandina, Florida, circa 1973

FLORIDA
First Church, Fernandina. – The historian of this church is attempting to complete a series of photographs of ministers who have served during the church’s nearly 115-year history. She has been able to obtain a few, including that of the first minister, Rev. Archibald Baker. However, she would appreciate any information which might lead to obtaining a photograph of any of the following ministers: 1873, Rev. T.T. Johnson; 1874-75, Rev. S. R. Preston; 1876-81, Rev. J. H. Myers; 1882-85, Rev. Henry S. Yerger; 1885-86, Rev. J. B. Morton; 1891-92, Rev. John B. DeVault; 1892-96, Rev. D. O. Davies; 1897-1903, Rev. Henry S. Yerger (2nd term); 1905-06, Rev. R. L. Mieley; 1924-35, Rev. W. T. Overstreet; 1938-40, Rev. David L. Wood. Information may be sent to Mrs. I. W. Hardee, Jr., 21 North 15th St., Fernandina Beach, Fla. 32034.

OBITUARY - Death and Obituary Notices Appearing in the Herald and Tribune, compiled by William A. Burns

Vol. XXVI. #37 Wed., Jan. 9, 1895
DeVault, John Baker
(Crookshanks item) Rev. John Baker DeVault died of consumption at the home of his father, in Leesburg, Saturday the 29th. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church in Leesburg, New Year's day, conducted by Revs. J.P. Doggett, Dr. J.W. Crumly, and Dr. E.O. Guerrant, D.D., of Kentucky. He was born in Leesburg, July 26, 1858.

MEMORIAL (For the Christian Observer)

Rev. John B. DeVault
A Memorial
Rev. John Baker DeVault died at his father’s residence, Leesburg, Tenn., 3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 1894.
This beloved servant of God was born in the house where he died, the 26th of July, 1858, the youngest child of John and Amanda J. DeVault.
His mother died while he was yet a child, and he was left to the care of his only sister, Mary (now Mrs. Dr. Guerrant, of Kentucky.)
After graduating at King College, in 1880, he entered Union Theological Seminary, Virginia. Having finished his course there he began his ministry in the summer of 1883, in Estill county, Ky., among a group of churches, organized in the evangelistic work of the Synod. This difficult field he filled with great acceptance until he was called to the pastorate of Salem and Mount Tabor churches in Clark county, Ky., where he labored successfully for some three years. From there he was called to the Clintonville and Hopewell churches in Bourbon county.
His failing health compelled him to resign his charge in Kentucky in 1890, and go to Fernandina, Fla., where he preached one year. Seeking his health in a more southern climate, he accepted the care of Dr. McCorkle’s old field at Lake Maitland, Oakland and Apopka, in Orange county, Fla. Here he preached two years, but the dread consumption made such progress as to compel him at last to give up his work in the pulpit. He had continued preaching long after it was evident he was wearing his life away.
For the last year he had sought relief in every known remedy and the most salubrious climates. The winters he spent in Florida, the summers in Kentucky and New Mexico. In October last it became painfully evident he would not recover, and abandoning all hope he returned from New Mexico to his home to die. He stopped for a few days in Kentucky to bid his sister and family farewell.
At his father’s home, in the beautiful valley of Tennessee, surrounded by devoted kindred and friends, he fell asleep as calmly and peacefully and fearlessly as a child in its mother’s arms.
So passed away from the earth as pure and gentle and lovely a spirit as ever it was our happiness to know. No church ever had a more devoted pastor and no pastor ever had a more loving and faithful flock. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances, and he was worthy of them all. He preached many good sermons, but the best of them all was his gentle, patient, loving life.
He was buried in the spot he selected in front of the little church by his father’s home, on Tuesday, first day of January, a day pure with the snow and bright with the sunshine, like his own beautiful life.
The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. James P. Doggett, and Rev. F. D. Crumley, of the Methodist church, and had brother-in-law, Rev. Edward O. Guerrant, of Kentucky.
To us it seems strange and sorrowful that one so young and so well qualified by nature and by grace for a blessed ministry on earth, should be called away, but God knows best, and he “doeth all things well.” He lives longest who lives the best.

GRAVE STONE

REV.
JOHN BAKER
DEVAULT
BORN
JULY 26, 1858
DIED
DEC. 29, 1894.

Citations

  1. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S8534] I.G.I. Version 4.01, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read
  5. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  7. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  8. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
  9. [S8051] Grave Marker - John Baker DeVault, Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee
Family Explorer

Grace Guerrant Lilly1,2,3,4,5

F, #234, b. 4 November 1894, d. 19 April 1984

Parents

FatherD.D David Clay Lilly (b. 17 September 1870, d. 28 May 1939)
MotherMary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant (b. 9 June 1869, d. 12 February 1957)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: James K. Foster

SonJames K. Foster, Jr. (b. 9 March 1924, d. 26 March 1929)

Family 2: Albert Clint "Clint" Wharton, Jr., (b. 12 July 1882, d. 1940)

DaughterMary Guerrant Wharton+ (b. 2 October 1935, d. January 1979)

BASIC FACTS

Grace Guerrant Lilly was born on 4 November 1894 in Kentucky.5,2,6 She and James K. Foster were married in 1921.7 She and Albert Clint "Clint" Wharton, Jr., were married in 1931.8 She and Charles Creech were married in 1941 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.9,7 She died on 19 April 1984, at age 89.7
Grace Guerrant Lilly was also known as Grace O. Lilly.10 She had reference number 234. She was a Teacher - high school (1920); teacher - public school (1930.)5,4 She was enumerated on the census in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (1900); Henrico County, Virginia (1910); Forsyth County, North Carolina (1920, 1930.) Her Social Security Number was 239-06-9788, issued: North Carolina, last residence: Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.6

Citations

  1. [S7566] Genealogy prepared by Wallace B. Guerrant, Jr. O. D
  2. [S404] 1900 Census, Alabama, Tuscaloosa County
  3. [S1049] 1910 Census, Virginia, Henrico County
  4. [S1836] 1930 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  5. [S1352] 1920 Census, North Carolina, Forsythe County
  6. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S5883] Genealogy prepared by Edward Owings Guerrant, Jr. (b. 1949)
  8. [S6382] Genealogy prepared by Judith Henderson (email address)
  9. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

D.D David Clay Lilly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #235, b. 17 September 1870, d. 28 May 1939

Parents

FatherHenry Clay Lilly (b. 8 October 1829, d. 17 April 1900)
MotherCatherine Tracy (b. 9 March 1839, d. 13 October 1902)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant (b. 9 June 1869, d. 12 February 1957)

DaughterGrace Guerrant Lilly+ (b. 4 November 1894, d. 19 April 1984)
SonHenry Tracy Lilly (b. 29 March 1897, d. October 1973)
SonEdward Owings Guerrant Lilly+ (b. 24 September 1898, d. June 1981)
DaughterCatherine Lilly (b. before 1900, d. before 1900)
DaughterAnne Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Lilly+ (b. 16 May 1905, d. 24 September 1997)

BASIC FACTS

D.D David Clay Lilly was born on 17 September 1870 in Kentucky.1,3,2 He was born on 17 September 1870 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.7,2 He and Mary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant were married on 3 September 1891 in Jessamine Co., Kentucky.1,8,2 He died on 28 May 1939, at age 68.9 He was buried in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2
D.D David Clay Lilly had reference number 235. He held the title Rev. He was a Minister of several Southern Presbyterian churches (1910 - 1930.)2,3,4,5,6 He was enumerated on the census in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (1900); Henrico County, Virginia (1910); Forsyth County, North Carolina (1920, 1930.) According to Edward Owings Guerrant, Jr.:
"The Reverend D. Clay Lilly was the family minister for the Renolds family of tobacco fame. Lilly and his family lived on the Reynolds' estate in a house named Reynaldo (Winston-Salem, North Carolina?). The family chapel was on the property."

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4256] Email from Anne (Swedenberg) Prussing dated December 5, 2002
  3. [S1352] 1920 Census, North Carolina, Forsythe County
  4. [S404] 1900 Census, Alabama, Tuscaloosa County
  5. [S1049] 1910 Census, Virginia, Henrico County
  6. [S1836] 1930 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  7. [S6460] Genealogy prepared by Kay Appleby (email address)
  8. [S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
Family Explorer

Mary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant1,2,3,4,5

F, #236, b. 9 June 1869, d. 12 February 1957

Parents

FatherD.D Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D. (b. 28 February 1838, d. 26 April 1916)
MotherMary Jane DeVault (b. 1 January 1844, d. 27 November 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: D.D David Clay Lilly (b. 17 September 1870, d. 28 May 1939)

DaughterGrace Guerrant Lilly+ (b. 4 November 1894, d. 19 April 1984)
SonHenry Tracy Lilly (b. 29 March 1897, d. October 1973)
SonEdward Owings Guerrant Lilly+ (b. 24 September 1898, d. June 1981)
DaughterCatherine Lilly (b. before 1900, d. before 1900)
DaughterAnne Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Lilly+ (b. 16 May 1905, d. 24 September 1997)

BASIC FACTS

Mary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant was born on 9 June 1869 in Kentucky.1,3,6 She and D.D David Clay Lilly were married on 3 September 1891 in Jessamine Co., Kentucky.1,7,3 She died on 28 March 1939, at age 69.8 She died after 1950.3 She died on 12 February 1957, at age 87.9 She was buried in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3
Mary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant was also known as Mary Hamilton DeVault Guerrant.10,6,11,12,13,14 She had reference number 236. She resided in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina (1937); Nashville, Tennessee; Wilmore, Bathe Co., Kentucky, Douglas, Georgia.15,8,16 She was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County. Kentucky (1870); Jefferson County, Kentucky (1880); Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (1900); Henrico Co., Virginia (1910); Forsyth County, North Carolina (1920, 1930.) NOTE FROM CHARLOTTE EDWINA (TOMPKINS) GUERRANT, CIRCA 1982

"Mary married D. Clay Lilly, a Presbyterian minister - they met when he had been hired to tutor the Guerrant children. (It seems likely that they may have had this in mind when they hired him!)."

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
  3. [S4256] Email from Anne (Swedenberg) Prussing dated December 5, 2002
  4. [S5883] Genealogy prepared by Edward Owings Guerrant, Jr. (b. 1949)
  5. [S1836] 1930 Census, North Carolina, Forsyth County
  6. [S1352] 1920 Census, North Carolina, Forsythe County
  7. [S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S6360] Genealogy prepared by Josephine Lindsey Bass and Becky Bonner
  9. [S7566] Genealogy prepared by Wallace B. Guerrant, Jr. O. D
  10. [S4195] Diary of Mary Jane (DeVault) Guerrant
  11. [S166] 1870 Census, Kentucky, Montgomery County
  12. [S297] 1880 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
  13. [S404] 1900 Census, Alabama, Tuscaloosa County
  14. [S1049] 1910 Census, Virginia, Henrico County
  15. [S2805] Book: Edward O. Guerrant, Apostle to the Southern Highlands by J. Gray McAllester and Grace Owings Guerrant, Richmond Press, Richmond, Virginia, 1950
  16. [S11263] Obituary - Mary Jane (DeVault) Guerrant
Family Explorer

D.D Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #237, b. 28 February 1838, d. 26 April 1916

Parents

FatherHenry Ellis Guerrant (b. 15 August 1808, d. 30 June 1876)
MotherMary Beaufort Howe Owings (b. 28 September 1812, d. 6 January 1850)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Jane DeVault (b. 1 January 1844, d. 27 November 1937)

DaughterMary DeVault Hamilton Guerrant+ (b. 9 June 1869, d. 12 February 1957)
SonMarshall DeVault Henri Guerrant (b. 27 July 1870, d. 4 March 1951)
DaughterLucy Amanda Guerrant+ (b. 27 June 1872, d. 20 May 1907)
DaughterJulia Tenney Guerrant+ (b. 3 January 1874, d. 31 July 1965)
DaughterGrace Owings Guerrant+ (b. 8 December 1875, d. 16 March 1956)
SonJohn DeVault "DeVault" Guerrant, M.D.+ (b. 7 December 1877, d. 14 November 1969)
DaughterAnne Davie Guerrant+ (b. 3 December 1879, d. 29 March 1972)
SonEdward Putney Guerrant, M.D.+ (b. 26 February 1882, d. 17 June 1964)
SonWilliam Upton Guerrant+ (b. 21 January 1884, d. 14 December 1981)
SonRussell Hamilton Guerrant (b. 28 February 1886, d. 30 August 1964)

BASIC FACTS

D.D Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D., was born on 28 February 1838 in Sharpsburg, Bath Co., Kentucky.7 He and Mary Jane DeVault were married on 12 May 1868 in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 He died on 26 April 1916, at age 78, in At the home of his daughter, Julia Tenny (Guerrant) Patterson in Douglas, Coffee Co., Georgia.2,7 He was buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.7
D.D Edward Owings Guerrant, M.D., held the title Dr. Civil War; Confederate Army, Staff Officer, Captain; Secretary to General Morgan.7,8 He was affiliated with Prominent Presbyterian Minister.2 He was a Practiced medicine at Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky until 1873; pastor, author, evangelist.2,7,3,4,5 He resided in Wilmore, Jessamine Co., Kentucky; Umatilla, Lake Co., Florida.9 He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County. Kentucky (1870); Jefferson County, Kentucky (1880); Jessamine County, Kentucky (1900, 1910.) He was educated Graduate of Belleville Hospital College, New York City, New York; Union Theological Seminary in Virginia; Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Phildelphia Co., Pennsylvania (Edward O. Guerrant, Jr. (1949).) Dr. Edward Owings Guerrant was born in Sharpsburg, Bath Co., Kentucky. During the Civil War he served in the Confederate Army under General John Hunt Morgan and, later, as assistant adjutant-general on Brig. General Humphrey Marshall's staff, December 30, 1862. Dr. Guerrant kept a detailed diary for much of his adult life. His diaries, kept during the Civil War were the basis for a book titled "Bluegrass Confederate: The Headquarters Diary of Edward O. Guerrant." (See review below.) It was during the war that he met Mary Jane DeVault in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee. The following story was told to Newland DeVault by Russell (Frederick Russell) DeVault, son of John DeVault and brother of Mary Jane (DeVault) Guerrant:
"One day, about noon, a Confederate soldier, on horseback, rode up to the DeVault Tavern, requesting food, and, as there were several bands of Union Soldiers nearby, he did not dismount. The meal was prepared by Mary DeVault, daughter of John DeVault, who owned the tavern. She served it on a tray, placed on top of her head, while the soldier ate. He thanked her; asked her name, and after the war was over, wrote to her father asking permission to call. Permission was granted, and the result was a marriage. The soldier was Dr. E. O. Guerrant, a surgeon in the Confederate Army during the Civil War."

Note: There are two minor problems with the above story: First, during the Civil War, Mary was living with her parents on their farm called Sunnyside. Sunnyside was across the road and not far from the DeVault Tavern. Dr. Guerrant's diary confirms that it was at Sunnyside where he first met Mary Davault. Second, Dr. Guerrant was not a surgeon during the Civil War. In fact, he received his medical training after the war.

After the war he became a physician, graduating from the Belleville Hospital College, New York City. After graduation Dr. Guerrant returned to Kentucky, practicing medicine in and around Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky. Then, on May 12, 1868, he married Mary Jane DeVault at her father's home in Leesburg, Tennessee. Dr. Guerrant and his wife returned to Kentucky where he continued to practice medicine. Then, in 1873, he began theological studies at the Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. In 1897, he was the organizer and president of the "Society of Soul Winners," also known as the American Inland Mission. His life was spent in ministering, both as doctor and evangelist, to the people of the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.

DR. GUERRANT RECORDS THE FIRST DEVAULT GENEALOGY

Another story was also told to Newland DeVault by Russell Devault:
"For several years after the war Dr. Guerrant practiced medicine in Kentucky. He then decided to study for the ministry and become a preacher. He left Mary and the children at the Tavern, Mary's old home, while he went to school. During the summer of 1875, he went over to the home of Henry's grandaughter, Louise (Dewald) Kitzmiller. Louise, at the age of 77, and all from memory, gave Dr. Guerrant the genealogy of the DeVault family."
Newland reports that Louise (DeWald) Kitzmiller's genealogy consisted of a few remarks about Henry Dewald and wife, when they came to America (which was wrong by two years) and the cost of the journey. She referred to Henry as: "Henry DeVault, a Huguenot, born in France, and married to Catherine Marie Greaver, a German woman." Louise listed all of their children, whom they married, listed all the grandchildren and in most cases whom they married. The only date of birth of any of the children was that of Henry Jr. of Salem, Indiana, for which she had his dates of birth and death. It was just a list of names only, but most remarkable, as all were given from memory. The information was taken down by Dr. Guerrant. He gave his father-in-law, John DeVault, a copy and Louise Kitzmiller had a copy.
Over the years a number of copies were made from these two. The Kitzmiller copy came into the hands of her brother's family (Daniel Dewald) of Washington County, Tennessee. This copy had probably been kept up to date more than any other. James D. Dewald had it in his possession for many years. The copy of John DeVault had been partly brought down to Frederick's branch as well as other branches he knew. Frederick Russell DeVault, Dr. Guerrant's brother-in-law, gave Newland DeVault his first copy, through his nephew John DeVault of Mexico, Missouri, in the year 1935.

Note: I believe that Mary and children stayed at Sunnyside and not at the DeVault Tavern during the summer of 1875. Also, Newland says in his report that it was at the meeting of Dr. Guerrant and Louise (DeWald) Kitzmiller where Dr. Guerrant suggested that the descendants of Henry Dewald should adopt the "DeVault" spelling. However, it seems clear from other records, that many Davaults had switched to the "DeVault" spelling long before 1875. Over the years there has been much work done on the genealogy of family and descendants of Henry Dewald. I believe that this early record, made by Dr. Guerrant, was the basis for much of the subsequent work.

BOOK REVIEW - "Bluegrass Confederate: The Headquarters Diary of Edward O. Guerrant." Review by Kenneth H Williams, The Journal of Southern History. Athens: Nov 2001. Vol. 67, Iss. 4; p. 862:;ProQuest via Library system.

"Wars of men are terrible things," wrote twenty-three-year-old Kentuckian Edward 0. Guerrant soon after joining the Confederate army in early 1862. "Its external paraphernalia is beautiful-grand-but its inward trials & hardships & suffering & danger & death [are] absolutely awful" (p. 37). In his wartime journal all of these were recorded in great detail by the young captain and recent college graduate.
This journal is one of the fullest kept by a Confederate and among the most eloquent penned as well. Few others cover the theater that included southwestern Virginia, East Tennessee, and brief forays into Guerrant's "erring though loved Kentucky" (p. 171) or detail service with Humphrey Marshall, William Preston, John S. Williams, or John Hunt Morgan. Guerrant was on Marshall's staff and found the 300-pound former congressman to be "a man of considerable talent & decision of character" but sometimes prone to dwell "too much upon the Ego" (pp. 30, 56). After spending much of the war longing to join the legendary Morgan, Guerrant finally got his wish, only to be "thoroughly disgusted & shamed" by the command's pillaging ways (p. 472).
A schoolteacher who aspired to the ministry, Guerrant enlisted out of both curiosity and a sense of "duty to my Country" (p. 15). He believed in slavery and was as fluent in secessionist vernacular as any South Carolinian, damning fellow Kentuckians who preferred "Northern despotism, & association with abolitionists, fanatics & Infidels" (p. 158). Lincoln, whom he called "Old Ape" and a "sacreligious [sic] old maniac" (pp. 133, 446), personified the misguided Union cause. Guerrant was fighting the "Vandal Hordes of Lincoln," "Lincoln's nigger dynasty," and "Lincoln's hireling hordes" (pp. 65, 220, 227). "I should be very willing to stop my Journal, if Lincoln will stop this war," he scrawled in August 1863. "If he don't, I wont.! [sic]" (p. 315).
While the editors deserve praise for finally bringing this massive manuscript to print, historians will question the decision to omit a third of it without any indication of where cuts have been made. Military matters have been given preference over social ones, although substantial social material remains. The transcription and annotation are fairly sound but do contain a handful of bobbles, including the misspelling of Guerrant's future in-laws (p. 514 n. 8). Tracing his budding romance is difficult, since his references to the woman who caught his eye are often incongruously indexed under his nickname for her ("Sunnyside") rather than under her name (Mary Jane DeVault). Such imprecision tends to provoke a raised eyebrow but should not detract from the usefulness of this literate, insightful resource.

STORY-PHOTOS: Dr. Edward O. Guerrant's "Society Of Soul Winners." Bath County Minister Once Directed Over 100 Churches. Article by James Clell Neace - 1997.

Back issues of The Kentucky Explorer contain a number of references to Dr. Edward Owing Guerrant (1838-1916), who was born and reared at Sharpsburg, Kentucky, in the Bluegrass Region, near Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County.
At a time when church houses and high schools were practically unknown in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Guerrant took upon himself the stupendous task of producing six of the first church houses in Breathitt County. Furthermore, he helped establish at least three advanced educational facilities; each typically featuring a secondary school with dorms, a church, a hospital, and an orphanage. These included Highland Institute, Guerrant, Breathitt County; Witherspoon College, Buckhorn, Perry County; and Stuart Robinson College, Blackey, Letcher County.
Funding for this immense building program was largely obtained from private donations and through fundraising forays of Dr. Guerrant and others. Landowners in a community where a building was being erected would often furnish free timber, stones, and other building materials. Much of the labor was furnished by volunteers.
In our efforts to understand how Guerrant could accomplish so much, let us take a brief look at the background of this remarkable man. Born in 1838, Edward Guerrant graduated from Centre College at Danville in 1860. In 1862, influenced by Rev. Stuart Robinson, a Louisville minister, he joined the Confederate army of Brigadier General Humphrey Marshall, commander of the Fifth Kentucky Regiment. Once encamped at Hager Hill in Johnson County, but then stationed in Virginia, this regiment was largely composed of Breathitt Countians and other Eastern Kentuckians. Later, the Fifth Kentucky joined the famous Kentucky Orphan Brigade (CSA), where Guerrant advanced to the rank of captain and served admirably as adjutant general, in turn, to three different army commanders.
Once, when marching through Breathitt County by way of Troublesome Creek, Guerrant, to his great surprise, did not see a single church house in the entire county. This was etched into his memory and, many years later, became one of the factors that influenced him to return to Breathitt County in 1882 "to serve my former comrades-at-arms."
After the Civil War Guerrant obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree by attending Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and Belleview Medical College in New York. He then began medical practice at Mount Sterling. In 1873 he obtained his Doctor of Divinity degree from the Union Theological Seminary at Richmond, Virginia, and became a minister. In 1881 Guerrant was promoted to crusading evangelist for Eastern Kentucky. There he held religious revivals in a large tent in remote mountain communities. Often he would put on his "other hat" and hold medical clinics there, also.
Guerrant's building program in Eastern Kentucky soon followed. In 1885 he left full-time crusading and relocated at Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky, where he established his headquarters. From this base he continued fundraising, the building program, and the recruitment of missionaries for the Kentucky mountains.
Guerrant's crowning achievement came in 1897 with the founding of "The Society of Soul Winners," with headquarters at Wilmore. At one time he was directing the work of over 100 ministers of various church denominations scattered throughout the mountains of Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina. His objective was to get churches of all the various denominations to work together toward common goals.
The Society hired a field secretary, whose duty was to ride horseback hundreds of miles and visit the various 100 or more churches affiliated with the Society; give them encouragement; and coordinate their efforts. This proved to be such a grueling task that the turnover rate was high.
Guerrant often made fundraising forays and/or recruitment speeches at various religious conventions. It was a speech of his at a joint YMCA-YWCA convention in Ohio that motivated Mr. and Mrs. George E. Drushal to join the Society and establish a church/school dorm/gym complex at Riverside Institute, Lost Creek, Breathitt County. When applying for the job the Drushals went to Wilmore. There they were told by Guerrant that the last two couples he had dispatched to Lost Creek directly departed in disgust. The Drushals were not fazed and asked to go.
The Society paid the Drushals a monthly stipend, until their own church became interested in the venture and provided funds. As was the case for the Drushals, many of the missionaries sent by the Society to rural Kentucky mountain communities stayed on and exerted great influence there.
Dr. Guerrant's final major project for "serving his comrades" was the construction of the educational complex at Blackey, which he named Stuart Robinson, for an evangelist friend of his. The project was completed just two years before his death in 1916. Stuart Robinson and the various other educational complexes that Guerrant helped produce served their intended purposes well; but in recent years, having funding problems, they were phased out, one by one. The buildings have been put to use for other purposes.
This brings us back to the question of how Guerrant was able to serve his wartime comrades so well. First of all, he lived in an age of close-knit people of similiar interests and possessed of absolute standards. This contrasts sharply with present-day relativism and multiculturalism; with widely-shifting standards for conduct, faith, morality; and civic responsibility. Secondly, Guerrant had gone through a horrendous war in company with his comrades, and he knew them well. Thirdly, Guerrant had an abiding faith that moved mountain people to join with him in his projects.

OBITUARY - The Lexington Herald, April 29, 1916, page 1, column 2

BELOVED MINISTER TO BE BURIED TODAY (PHOTO)
DR. GUERRANT TO BE BURRIED TODAY
Comrades Who Rode With Him In Morgan's Command To Be At Funeral
BURIAL IN LEXINGTON
Confederates Are Requested To Be At the Cemetery At 1:30 O'clock
All that is mortal of Dr. Edward C. Guerrant will be laid to rest this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Lexington cemetery in the presence of many of his comrades, "the men who rode with Morgan," and many other sorrowing friends, who mourn the loss his family, his church and the State have suffered in the death of the eloquent minister, the gallant soldier, the sympathetic physician, the friend of the poor, the tender and considerate husband and father.
The funeral services will be held at the home, "Belvoir," near Wilmore, Jessamine County, this morning at 10 o'clock. The body was brought to that place yesterday morning from the Southland, and after the funeral today, it will be brought to Lexington, the cortege arriving from Wilmore at the cemetery at 1:30 o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. W. C. Clark of Birmingham, Alabama.
The active pallbearers will be J. D. Guerrant, M. H. Guerrant, E. P. Guerrant, W. U. Guerrant, R. H. Guerrant, Campbell Patterson, D. Clay Lilly and Norvin E. Green. Those who will act as honorary pallbearers are Colonel R. C. Morgan, Cabell Bullock, Governor James R. McCreary, General B. H. Young, General Basil W. Duke, W. B. Jenkins of Louisville; J. Will Clay and Walter Crooks of Mt. Sterling; L. S. Fitzhugh, J. R. Alexander, Robert Thompson and William Paterson of Wilmore.
The Confederate veterans will meet at the cemetery gate at 1:30 this afternoon and will march to the graveside of their comrades. The following notice was given out yesterday for publication:
"NOTICE TO CONFEDERATES"
"You are called to meet at the cemetery gate today at 1:30 p.m. to attend the burial of our comrade, E. O. Guerrant.
"P. P. Johnson, President.
"C. F. Estill, Secretary."

Note: The L. S. Fitzhugh mentioned in the above obituary was Lawrence Shrewsbury Fitzhugh (b. 3 Oct 1860 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, d. 18 Dec 1927 in Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky), son of Nicholas Fitzhugh and Martha Dickenson Shewsbury. Lawrence lived in Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky and was the editor of the Wilmore Enterprise. He was a honorary pallbearer at Edward O. Guerrant's funeral. Most likely buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV. Lawrence is shown in an early Guerrant family photo boating with Grace Owings Guerrant on a lake in Umatilla, Lake Co., Florida.

GRAVE MARKER

EDWARD OWINGS GUERRANT
FEB. 28, 1838
APR. 26, 1916
"HE BEING DEAD YET SPEAKETH." He had reference number 237. Edward and Mary were married at her father's home (called Sunnyside) across the road from the DeVault Tavern.

Citations

  1. [S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S166] 1870 Census, Kentucky, Montgomery County
  4. [S297] 1880 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
  5. [S527] 1900 Census, Kentucky, Jessamine County
  6. [S862] 1910 Census, Kentucky, Jessamine County
  7. [S2805] Book: Edward O. Guerrant, Apostle to the Southern Highlands by J. Gray McAllester and Grace Owings Guerrant, Richmond Press, Richmond, Virginia, 1950
  8. [S5883] Genealogy prepared by Edward Owings Guerrant, Jr. (b. 1949)
  9. [S7566] Genealogy prepared by Wallace B. Guerrant, Jr. O. D
Family Explorer

Kaila Elyse Eddleman1

F, #238

Parents

FatherKenneth "Kenny" Eddleman
MotherMary Carol Ford
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S5834] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Sarah Elizabeth Wilson1

F, #239
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Scot Wylie, Jr.,

DaughterMakenna Elizabeth Wylie
SonClayton Thomas Wylie

BASIC FACTS

Sarah Elizabeth Wilson and Thomas Scot Wylie, Jr., were married on 30 April 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida.1,2

Citations

  1. [S5834] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S5158] Genealogy prepared by Alfred Alton Franklin, Jr
Family Explorer

Matthew Douglas Sibley1

M, #240

Parents

FatherDavid Sibley
MotherDianne Elizabeth Roseborough
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S5834] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

William Alexander Peters1

M, #241

Parents

FatherBruce Peters
MotherMary Felice "Lise" Smith
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S5834] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Jordan Elizabeth Roseborough1

F, #242

Parents

FatherFrederick Jefferies Roseborough, Jr.
MotherJoelle Marie Spilliotis
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S5834] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Christian Andrew Sibley1

M, #243, b. 4 April 1993, d. 16 April 1993

Parents

FatherDavid Sibley
MotherDianne Elizabeth Roseborough
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Christian Andrew Sibley was born on 4 April 1993 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 He died on 16 April 1993, at age 0, in Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1
Christian Andrew Sibley had reference number 243.

Citations

  1. [S5834] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Daniel DeVault Sibley1

M, #244, b. 4 April 1993, d. 16 April 1993

Parents

FatherDavid Sibley
MotherDianne Elizabeth Roseborough
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Daniel DeVault Sibley was born on 4 April 1993 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 He died on 16 April 1993, at age 0, in Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1
Daniel DeVault Sibley had reference number 244.

Citations

  1. [S5834] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Philip DeWald1,2

M, #245, b. 6 November 1764, d. 8 February 1844

Parents

FatherHenry Dewald (b. 10 April 1733, d. 16 April 1817)
MotherMary Catherine Greaver (b. 8 August 1737, d. 2 October 1830)
Pedigree Link

Family: Catherine Long (b. 25 July 1767, d. 6 September 1844)

SonChild #1 DeWald (b. about 1786)
SonChild #2 DeWald (b. about 1788)
DaughterMary DeWald+ (b. 17 July 1789, d. 31 May 1852)
DaughterCatherine DeWald+ (b. about 1792, d. 6 January 1873)
DaughterAnn Margaretha DeWald (b. 20 March 1794, d. about 1827)
DaughterLydia S. DeWald+ (b. 6 April 1796, d. 14 April 1866)
DaughterLouisa DeWald+ (b. 6 August 1798, d. 17 June 1883)
SonDaniel DeWald+ (b. 30 July 1800, d. 21 January 1886)
DaughterAnn Elizabeth "Ann Eliza" DeWald+ (b. 18 January 1803, d. 5 April 1887)

BASIC FACTS

Philip DeWald was born on 6 November 1764 in Germany.1 He and Catherine Long were married about 1783 in York Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,4 He died on 8 February 1844, at age 79, in Hampshire Co., Virginia (now West Virginia.)1 He was buried in Reputed to buried at Three Churches, on top of Jersey Mountain, ten miles from Romney, Hampshire Co., West Virginia.1
Philip DeWald had reference number 245. He was a Tavern Keeper.5,4 Philip Dewald was the second child of Henry and Mary Catherine Dewald.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S8] 1840 Census, Virginia, Hampshire County, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S6574] Genealogy prepared by Leslie Deardorff, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S6459] Genealogy prepared by Kay (Perkins) Cloud
  5. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Mary Margaret "Margaret" DeWald1,2

F, #246, b. 11 May 1761, d. 27 April 1832

Parents

FatherHenry Dewald (b. 10 April 1733, d. 16 April 1817)
MotherMary Catherine Greaver (b. 8 August 1737, d. 2 October 1830)
Pedigree Link

Family: Samuel Long (b. 26 August 1761, d. 25 April 1842)

DaughterMarie Catherine "Catherine" Long+ (b. 27 January 1786, d. 12 March 1862)
SonPhillip Long+ (b. 16 May 1788, d. 12 October 1821)
DaughterElizabeth "Lizzie" Long+ (b. 30 September 1790, d. 30 November 1863)
DaughterMargaret Long+ (b. 11 March 1793, d. 1 June 1835)
DaughterAnna Marie "Maria" Long (b. 26 September 1795, d. 21 January 1879)
DaughterSusannah "Susan" Long+ (b. 18 May 1798, d. 28 June 1888)
SonSamuel D. Long+ (b. 13 August 1801, d. 17 March 1883)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Margaret "Margaret" DeWald was born on 11 May 1761 in Germany.1 She was born in 1766 in York Co, Pennsylvania.3 She and Samuel Long were married about 1784 in Pennsylvania.1,4 She died on 27 April 1832, at age 70, in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was buried in St. Matthew Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania (V) (See note.)1
Mary Margaret "Margaret" DeWald had reference number 246. She resided in Lived in York County, Pennsylvania.1 The Louise (Dewald) Kitzmiller genealogy puts Mary Margaret as the second child of Henry and Mary Catherine (Greaver) Dewald and several early genealogies list her birth year as 1766 in York County, Pennsylvania. However, Newland DeVault determined that her birth date was May 11, 1761 from the inscription on her grave stone. This makes her the oldest child and means she was born in Germany not in America.
Most of Samuel and Margaret (Dewald) Long's heirs lived in Adams Co., Pennsylvania and Maryland.

GRAVE STONE

In
memory of
MARY MARGARET
wife of Samuel Long
who departed this life
April 27th 1832
Aged 70 years
11 months & 16 days

This stone no longer exists. About 1976 the officials of St. Matthew Lutheran Church decided to expand the church complex. They dug a hole in what is now the back parking lot and dumped all the stones that were on graves around the church into the hole and covered them over. None of the graves were moved. Luckly, we still have Newland's photograph.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read
  3. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S5810] Genealogy prepared by Donald L. Boyd
Family Explorer

Anna Elizabeth "Elizabeth" DeWald1,2,3

F, #247, b. 26 September 1767, d. 29 December 1855

Parents

FatherHenry Dewald (b. 10 April 1733, d. 16 April 1817)
MotherMary Catherine Greaver (b. 8 August 1737, d. 2 October 1830)
Pedigree Link

Family: John Kitzmiller, Jr., (b. 26 May 1765, d. 8 August 1845)

SonSamuel Kitzmiller+ (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1854)
DaughterMary Ann Kitzmiller+ (b. 14 March 1792, d. 5 February 1858)

BASIC FACTS

Anna Elizabeth "Elizabeth" DeWald was born on 26 September 1767 in York Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was born on 7 October 1767 in York Co., Pennsylvania (date from gravestone.)4,5 She died on 25 December 1855, at age 88, in Frederick City, Maryland.6,2 She died on 29 December 1855, at age 88, in Frederick Co., Maryland.1,7 She was buried in Christ Reformed Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania (V.)7
Anna Elizabeth "Elizabeth" DeWald was baptized in St. Sherman's Churck (aka St. David's), Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.8 She had reference number 247. She resided in York Co. (now Adams Co.), Pennsylvania.8 She was enumerated on the census in Adams County, Pennsylvania (1850.) Anna Elizabeth Dewald and her twin brother, Gabriel Davault, were the third and fourth children of Henry and Mary Catherine Dewald. There is some confusion about their common birthdate. Newland DeVault says that the baptismal records from Saint Matthew Lutheran Church indicate that they were born on September 26, 1767. Anna Elizabeth's stone says she was born on October 7, 1767 and Gabriel's stone says he was born on October 2, 1767.

Elizabeth, as she was usually known, married John Kitzmiller, Jr. Although many of Henry and Mary Catherine's children moved to Tennessee, Elizabeth and John remained in Pennsylvania. John died in 1845. Elizabeth died ten years later, in 1855, in Frederick, Maryland. She was probably living with her daughter, Mary Kitzmiller, at the time of her death. Mary Kitzmiller had married her father's first cousin, John Michael Kitzmiller. Elizabeth and her husband, John Kitzmiller, Jr., and their daughter, Mary, and her husband, John Michael Kitzmiller, are all buried in Christ Reformed Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.

John Jr. and Elizabeth (Dewald) Kitzmiller lived in what is now Adams County, Pennsylvania (formerly part of York County) in Germany and Conewago Townships. In the 1850 Census, Elizabeth, now a widow, was living in Conewago Township with her granddaughter, Caroline Kitzmiller. We do not know how long Elizabeth remained in the old home but she passed away five years later in Frederick County, Maryland. She was probably living with her widowed daughter, Mary Ann (Kitzmiller) Kitzmiller, at the time of her death.

GRAVE STONE

IN
memory of
ELIZABETH
wife of
John Kitzmiller
born Oct. 7, 1767
died Dec. 29, 1855
aged 88 years 2m.
& 22 days
"She is not dead but sleepeth."

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read
  3. [S49] 1850 Census, Pennsylvania, Adams County
  4. [S3208] DAR Application - Katherine (Forrest) Mathers (DAR Number 477996)
  5. [S7699] Grave Marker - Anna Elizabeth "Elizabeth" (DeWald) Kitzmiller, Christ Reformed Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania
  6. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray, Addendim dated 2/15/2000
  7. [S7845] Grave Marker - Elizabeth - wife of John Kitzmiller, Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Gabriel Davault1,2,3

M, #248, b. 26 September 1767, d. 11 February 1857

Parents

FatherHenry Dewald (b. 10 April 1733, d. 16 April 1817)
MotherMary Catherine Greaver (b. 8 August 1737, d. 2 October 1830)
Pedigree Link

Family: Magdalene "Mollie" Kitzmiller (b. 29 January 1770, d. 30 November 1849)

SonSamuel Davault (b. 8 August 1791, d. DECEASED)
SonJacob Davault+ (b. 1795, d. 1867)
DaughterAnna Marie "Mary" Davault+ (b. 2 November 1795, d. 26 March 1876)
DaughterElizabeth Davault+ (b. 11 October 1797, d. 15 October 1878)
DaughterCatherine Davault+ (b. 30 September 1801, d. 29 August 1860)
SonHenry Davault+ (b. 8 January 1807, d. 1876)
SonJohn Davalt+ (b. 2 November 1808, d. 13 May 1890)

BASIC FACTS

Gabriel Davault was born on 26 September 1767 in York Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 He was born on 2 October 1767 in York Co., Pennsylvania.5 He was born on 7 October 1767 in York Co., Pennsylvania.6 He and Magdalene "Mollie" Kitzmiller were married in 1790 in Pennsylvania.7 He died on 11 February 1857, at age 89, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,7,6,2 He was buried in Giesler-DeVault-Feathers Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (V.)2
Gabriel Davault was baptized in Sherman's Church (aka St. David's Church) on the 16th Sunday after Trinity.1 He had reference number 248. He resided in York Co., Pennsylvania; Washington Co., Tennessee (1797), Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1800.)8,9 He was a Farmer (1850.)3 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1830, 1850.) Gabriel Davault and his twin sister, Anna Elizabeth Dewald, were the third and fourth children of Henry and Mary Catherine Dewald. There is some confusion about their common birth date. Newland DeVault says that the baptismal records from Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church indicate that they were born on September 26, 1767. Anna Elizabeth's stone says she was born on October 7, 1767 and Gabriel's stone says he was born on October 2, 1767.
In 1797 Gabriel, his family and his single brother, Henry, left Pennsylvania for Washington County, Tennessee. They were the first of Henry and Mary Catherine Dewald's children to move to Tennessee. They arrived shortly after the birth of Gabriel's fourth child in October of 1797.
Prior to their arrival, their father had come to Tennessee and purchased two tracts of land. The first was purchased on September 25, 1797, from John Bishop, for $400.00 current money of Virginia. It was located in Sullivan County on the south bank of the Holstein River and contained 400 acres more or less. The second purchase was a tract of 637 acres purchased from John Been. It was located on both sides of the Watauga River in Washington County. This tract was about four miles from the in Sullivan County tract.
Gabriel first settled in Washington County on the tract of land on the Watauga. The old road crossed the Watauga at this point and the crossing would eventually become known as DeVault's Ford. Newland DeVault said, "We have definite proof that Gabriel lived for a while at DeVault's Ford. There is an important court entry dated November 1798: 'Ordered that Gabriel Davault have leave to keep a ferry on the Watauga at John Been's old Plantation.' We also know that the 1800 Census shows that Valentine and Frederick, the sons that would eventually inherit this tract, were still living in Pennsylvania. There is another interesting verification that Gabriel was living on the DeVault's Ford tract. In the book 'Steiner & Schweinitz, Missionaries,' there is this notation recorded for November 3, 1799. '. . . This morning we crossed the Watauga River, a main tributary of the Holstein. As it flows very swiftly and has a deep ford, we were glad that a German, who had land there, took us through.' There can be no doubt that the man referred to was Gabriel Davault, who had just a year before received a permit to operate a ferry at John Been's old plantation. A footnote in the book states that the place where they crossed was later known as 'DeVault's Ford'" (See note below.)
It is believed that Gabriel's brother Henry settled on the Sullivan County tract immediately after their arrival in 1797. In the fall of 1800, Valentine and Frederick came to Tennessee and settled on the DeVault's Ford tract in Washington County. At the same time (November 29, 1800) their father purchased an additional tract of 135 acres adjoining the Sullivan County tract. It was at this time that Gabriel joined his brother Henry on to the two tracts in Sullivan County. The farm that Gabriel and Henry shared was south of the Holston River in an area that became known as "Forks of Rivers."
Henry soon married Elizabeth Gross, the daughter of their neighbor, Jacob Gross. Shortly after their daughter was born (December 1801) Henry and Elizabeth moved to Cumberland County, Tennessee and later to Indiana near where the town of Salem would be established.
In 1817, when their father died, Gabriel and Henry jointly inherited the two Sullivan County tracts. In 1820 Henry returned to Tennessee and sold his interest in the farm to Gabriel. Gabriel would spend the rest of his life on the Sullivan County farm, dying there just short of his 90th birthday. There is no evidence in the census records that Gabriel ever owned slaves.
In the process of determining how Gabriel's land was distributed, I have come across several clues. His granddaughter, Elizabeth Catherine "Eliza of Catherine" (DeVault) Hicks transferred 125 acres to Rice Cross. His great-grandson, Henry D. DeVault, transferred 94 acres to Raymond and Opal Bouton. Some land was donated for the DeVault School in the community of Enterprise. (See the appendix for a map showing the location and boundaries of Gabriel's farm.)
Newland DeVault reported that he supposed that Gabriel had been buried on his farm in Sullivan County and that his grave had been lost. In 2000 I learned that the graves of Gabriel and his wife Magdalene (Kitzmiller) Davault are located in a small and almost lost-to-undergrowth cemetery near their farm. At one time the cemetery was known as "The Cemetery near the Old Dutch Lutheran Meeting House." It has also been called the Giesler-DeVault-Feathers Cemetery because of the stones found there. In October of 2000, Bernie Gray, George Geisler, Jean Verde Giesler, Jr. and I hired a gardener to remove the undergrowth. Many of the stones were broken. However, the stones for Gabriel and his wife were still intact. One day I hope to return to the cemetery and have them set in concrete.

Note: I believe that the book that Newland is talking about here is really a report: "Report of the Journey of the Brethren Abraham Steiner and Frederick C. De Schweinitz to the Cherokees and the Cumberland Settlements (1799)." The report was published in "Early Travels in the Tennessee Country, 1540-1800, With Introductions, Annotations and Index by Samuel Cole Williams," The Wautauga Press, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1928.

THE SPELLING OF THE FAMILY NAME
Shortly after arriving in Tennessee the four Dewald brothers began spelling their name "Davault." When Henry moved to Indiana he again switch the spelling of his name, this time to "Dawalt." It was not until after 1875 that some of the Davaults adopted the "DeVault" spelling. The oldest brother, Phillip, did not move to Tennessee. He retained the "DeWald" spelling with a capital "W" and do his descendants to this day. Gabriel's son John changed the spelling of his surname to "Davalt" when he moved to Missouri.

GRAVE STONE

In Memory of
GABRIEL DAVAULT
BORN OCT. 2, 1767
DIED FEB. 11, 1857
Aged 89 y. 4 m. & 9 d. On 12 June 1791 at the Christ German Reformed Church east of Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, Gabriel and Magdalene were sponsors at the Christening of Rachel Maus, daughter of John Maus and Anna Kitzmiller. Rachel Maus was born 20 April 1791. Magdalene and Anna were sisters.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S7923] Grave Marker - Gabrial Davault, Giesler-DeVault-Feathers Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
  3. [S58] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S3222] DAR Application - Ruth (DeVault) Gibney (DAR Number 451987)
  5. [S7922] Grave Marker - Gabrial Davault, Giesler-Davault-Feathers Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
  6. [S3030] Cemetery Records, Davault, Giesler, Feathers Cemetery near Piney Flats, Sullivan Co, Tennessee
  7. [S6931] Genealogy prepared by Patricia (Hervey) Schneider, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S4174] DeVault Genealogy prepared prior to 1933 and supplied by Evelyn (Bayna) Read
Family Explorer

Catherine DeWald1,2

F, #249, b. 1770, d. before 1856

Parents

FatherHenry Dewald (b. 10 April 1733, d. 16 April 1817)
MotherMary Catherine Greaver (b. 8 August 1737, d. 2 October 1830)
Pedigree Link

Family: Johann Nicholas Keefauver (b. 8 July 1773, d. July 1854)

DaughterElizabeth "Betsy" Keefauver+ (b. about 1797, d. after 1877)
SonHenry Keefhaver+ (b. about 1803, d. between November 1850 and 3 March 1851)
SonNicholas Keefauver, Jr.+ (b. August 1807, d. September 1881)

BASIC FACTS

Catherine DeWald was born in 1769 in Manheim Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 She was born in 1770 in Manheim Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania.1 She and Johann Nicholas Keefauver were married before 1795 in York Co., Pennsylvania.1 She died before 1856 in Washington Co., Tennessee.5 She died in 1858, at age ~88, in Washington Co., Tennessee.1 She was buried in Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee (See note.)1
Catherine DeWald had reference number 249. She resided in York Co., Pennsylvania; Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee (bet. 1797 and 1802.)1,6 She was affiliated with Baptist, attended the Old Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church.1 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850.) Catherine and Nicholas are supposed to be burried at Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, however, no stones have ever been found. Judith Stewart says they were removed when the cemetery was cleaned. I doubt this. There stones were not found as early as the mid-1950s. First recorded land purchase in Tennessee was October 1803.

1) From Lewis Richard on 10/13/1803, 186 acres for $800.00
2) From Thomas Givins on 8/19/1809, 100 acres
3) From Nathan Shipley on 3/3/1824, a tract of land
4) From John Shipley on 1/29/1820, a tract of land for $40.00
5) From Nathan Shipley on 1/29/1821, 32 acres

The record book in the Washington County Courthouse did not always give the amount of land purchased, but, in the years 1814-1816, they were paying taxes on 286 acres.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
  5. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Page 81
  6. [S2461] Article - "Keefauver" by Lucille Keefauver, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 392 - 393)
Family Explorer

Mary Elizabeth DeWald1,2

F, #250, b. 17 November 1771, d. 9 June 1856

Parents

FatherHenry Dewald (b. 10 April 1733, d. 16 April 1817)
MotherMary Catherine Greaver (b. 8 August 1737, d. 2 October 1830)
Pedigree Link

Family: Martin Kitzmiller (b. 11 February 1772, d. 10 April 1861)

SonDavid Kitzmiller+ (b. 11 October 1799, d. 3 July 1895)
SonJohn Kitzmiller+ (b. 5 December 1801, d. 4 August 1894)
SonHenry Kitzmiller+ (b. 29 December 1803, d. 1 August 1843)
DaughterMary Nancy Kitzmiller (b. 29 December 1803, d. 1 August 1813)
SonMartin Kitzmiller, Jr.+ (b. 2 February 1805, d. 1 July 1854)
DaughterMary "Polly" Kitzmiller+ (b. 28 July 1807, d. 3 December 1896)
DaughterElizabeth "Betsy" Kitzmiller+ (b. 24 September 1810, d. 8 October 1890)
SonJacob Kitzmiller (b. 29 April 1813, d. 20 June 1832)
SonJoseph Kitzmiller (b. 5 April 1817, d. 8 May 1840)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Elizabeth DeWald was born on 17 November 1771 in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,4 She and Martin Kitzmiller were married about 1799 in Pennsylvania.4 She died on 9 June 1856, at age 84, in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,3,5 She died on 9 June 1861, at age 89, in Tennessee.6 She was buried in Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee (V.)3
Mary Elizabeth DeWald was also known as Marilies Marililies. , DeWald/.7,1 She was baptized in Sherman Church.1 She had reference number 250. She resided in James Owing (September 26, 1801), recorded in Deed Book No. 1, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania; moved to Washington Co., Tennessee (1801); purchased land from Jess Owens.1 She was affiliated with Baptist, Member of the Old Buffalo Ridge Church.1 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850.) GRAVE STONE

In memory of
MARY KITZMILLER
Born Nov. 17, 1771
Died June 9, 1856.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S8198] Grave Marker - Mary Kitzmiller, Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
  6. [S6690] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller (WFT V19T1032)
  7. [S4822] Email from Sundee Maynez dated March 19, 2001
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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