bullet Joe MCCOWN(1) Parents: James William MCCOWN and Johanna BRUMMETT.

bullet John MCCOWN Jr.(1) was born about 1803 in , , Kentucky. Parents: John MCCOWN and Elizabeth RILEY?.

He was married to Sally HELTON on JAN 24 1822 in , Wayne Co., Kentucky.

bullet John MCCOWN(1) was born about 1720 in , Donegal Co., Ireland. He died before AUG 5 1783 in , Rockbridge Co., Virginia. He was buried in , Rockbridge Co., Virginia. John settled in Rockbridge Co., Virginia about 1740. He did mili tia s ervice in 1742, and also served as constable in the Forks of th e Jame s River in 1746. His farm of 437 acres was still in the famil y in 191 7. Located near Rockbridge Baths, it was the home of Robert E . McCown .

!DEED: John McCown of Augusta Co., Virginia, from Benjamin Borden, la te of Orange Co., Virginia, 22 May 1750. McCown Family Papers, Specia l Collections, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Virginia. 43 7 acres.

Description: Beginning at a hicory in a Botton and runneth thence Nor th 20 Degrees West 160 poles to a white oak and two hicory Saplins o n South 70 Degrees West 220 poles to a black walnut and Double hickor y by the Side of a branch, thence South 26 Degrees East 87 poles t o a black Walnut, thence South 39 Degrees East 41 poles to three hico r y --?--, thence South East 200 poles to a --?-- pine, thence North 7 0 Degrees East 74 poles to a Stake near a pine, thence North 85 Degre es East 108 poles to a pine, thence North 5 Degrees West 161 poles t o a hicory, thence South 84 Degrees West 68 poles to a thorn, thenc e South 5 Degrees East 16 poles to two hicory Saplins, thence South 8 4 Degrees West 40 poles to the Beginning.

!WILL: Will of John McCown, 5 Jan. 1783 (proven 5 Aug. 1783), Rockbri dge Co., Va. Will Records 1:186-187, Clerk Circuit Court, Lexington , Va. Transcribed from a photocopy of the recorded copy. It is diffic ul t to read because of spelling.

In the name of God Amen the fif of the Day of January
in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven and Eighty three I John
McCown of the County of Rockbridge and Stat of Virginia being Sick
and weake of body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to god
Therefor Calling to mind the mortality of my body, and knowing it is
appointed for all men once to Die, I do make and Ordain this my last
Will and Testament that is to Say Prinsiply and first of all I Give a nd
Recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my
Body I Recommend it to the earth to be Buried in a Christian like and
Deset manner at the Discretion of my executors not doubting but at th e
general Resurrection I Shall receive the Same again by the Almighty f avor
of God And as touching my Worly Estate which it pleased God to bless
me with in this life I Give Devise and Dispose of the Same in the
folling manner & form --
I do give and bequeath unto my well beloved
Son Malkim McCown fifty Eakers of Land of the plantation that I
now live on in Cluding the South field & long field as far as the Dry
rune joning the meados ye mouth of lean & what timber is needfull out
of ye Remender of ye plantation and if my Son Malkim Dis without any
lawful begotten of his body it to be for the yous of my Son James and
Ears or Assigns at Malkoms Deacs and my Son Malkim is to
have the Benefit of ye Est
2 Item I give to my well beloved Son James
McCown one Douler and to his Sons Moses & John five pounds each
3 Item I give to my well beloved Daughter Agnes Sloat Eales McCo wn on e Dollar
4 It I Give to my well beloved Daughter mery Black fifteen pound s
5 It I Give to my well beloved Son John the Remeder part of my
Plantation that I now live on to him his Ears & Assigns forever
6 It I Give to my well beloved Wife agness McCown my neagerr Wee nch J ube
with all my house & furniture & my money & all ye Depts due me
to be at her Disposel at hir Dathe and Live & Condem in my
plantation hir lief tim
7 Item I Constue my well beloved Wife Agnes McCown & John Hays t o be my
whol and Soul Exaturs of this my last Will and Testemett and I do her eby
Disaval and Revoke and Disanlaw all and her over and everey other tes tements
Wills Eyese or exatans by me in aney befor this time meamed Will and
legateies Retefing and Constiting and this and no other to be my las t Will
and Testament in Wittness whereof I have to Set my hand and Seal this
Sined Seld prounounced and Declared it his last }
Will and Testament in present of us } John Mcnown
Andrew Hays
James Hays
Charles Hays
At a Court held for Rockbridge County August the 5th 1783
This last Will and Testament of Jno McCown Decd was
Presented in Court by John Hays one of the Executors therein
named and proved by the Oaths of Andrew James & Charles Hays Witnes se s
thereto And Ordered to be Recorded.--And on the motion of Said
Execr. who made Oath Acccording to Law Certificate is Granted him
for obtaining Probate thereof in due form Giving Security Where upo n
he together with Andrew Hays and Jno Titiher his Securities entered
into and Acknowledged Bond in the penalty of Two Thoussand
pounds Conditioned According to Law
Teste
Andw Reid CRC

!ESTATE: Appraisement of Estate of John McCown, 27 Aug. 1783, Rockbri dge Co., Va. Will Records 1:191, Clerk Circuit Court, Lexington, Va.

!LAND: Malcom McCown, James McCown, John McCown, John Hays, Executor s of John McCown, deceased of Rockbridge Co. and James McCown of Wash ington Co. to Robert McElneny of Rockbridge Co., 1 Mar. 1784, Rockbri dge Co., Va. Deed Records A:496-497, Clerk Circuit Court, Lexington , Va. 243 acres on west side of Carr's Creek, adjoining lands whereo n R obert McElhany now lives.

!SOURCE: Lisa McCown, "McCown Family," Rockbridge Co., Virginia Herit age Book, 1778-1997 (Summersville, W. Va.: Walsworth Publishing Co. , 1997) 270.

!LETTER: Lois J. Masters, Hermiston, Oregon, to Leonard J. McCown, 1 9 Mar.1987.

!LETTER: Mary Rury, Fayetteville, Ark., to Leonard J. McCown, 25 Marc h 1989. Parents: Father MCCOWN.

bulletJohn MCCOWN(1) was born about 1777 in , Augusta Co., Virginia. He died about 1826 in , Wayne Co., Kentucky. He was born in Augusta, Virginia. He was buried in , Wayne Co., Kentucky. Probable son of James and Jane McCown. The children listed for J ohn a nd Elizabeth were put together by Mary (Maples) Rury and Bernic e (Gar ner) McCown as a possible family for them, however, there is n o docum entation for this family to tie them to the parents. It is bas ed on r esearch in the records which show them living in the same area s.

There is a marriage bond in loose marriage records of Lincoln Co ., Ke ntucky for John McCown and Nancy Johnston, 22 October 1801. Andr ew Jo hnston was also on the bond.

There were several McCown men who appear on the tax records in t he sa me Kentucky Counties: 1796-1797-1798, Lincoln Co.: James, John , James , Francis; 1799, Pulaski Co.: James, James, Francis; 1800, Pul aski Co .: James, Francis; 1801, Pulaski Co., James, Francis, Malcom ; 1802, P ulaski Co.: James, Francis, Malcom, George; 1803, Pulaski Co .: James , John (also in Lincoln Co.), Malcom, George; 1804, Pulaski C o.: Jame s, Malcom, Lincoln Co.: John, George, Christian Co.: Francis ; 1805, L incoln Co.: James, John, Malcom, George, Edward, Christian C o.: Franc is; 1806, Lincoln Co.: James, John, Malcom, George, Christia n Co.: Fr ancis; 1807, Casey Co.: John, George, Christian Co.: Francis ; 1808, C asey Co.: James, John, James, Malcom, Christian Co.: Francis , Lincol n Co.: George; 1809, Casey Co.: James, John, James, Malcom, L incoln C o.: George.

!TAXATION: 1796, 1797, 1798, Tax List, Lincoln Co., Kentucky, 24 Apri l 1798, p. 20, John McCown, Microfilm, Kentucky Historical Society, O ld State House, Frankfort, Kentucky.

!CENSUS: 1810 U.S. Census, Casey Co., Kentucky, page 46. National Arc hives Microfilm M252, Roll 9.
2 free white males under 10 years of age [1800-1810]
1 free white male 26 - 45 years of age [1765-1784]
2 free white females under 10 years of age [1800-1810]
1 free white female 16 - 26 years of age [1784-1794]
1 free white female 26 - 45 years of age [1765-1784]
No slaves.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John McCow n and Elizabeth, 1991.

!LETTERS: Bernice (Garner) McCown, Granbury, Texas, to Leonard J. McC own, 12 November 1985, 5 October 1986.

!LETTERS: Jean (McCown) Sjolander Johnson, Brooks, Oregon, to Leonar d J. McCown, 22 March 1996.

!LETTERS: Nancy (McCowan) O'Bannon, Tempe, Arizona, to Leonard J. McC own, 9 February 1996.
Parents: James MCCOWN and Jane. Parents: James MCCOWN and Jane PATTON MAYBE.

He was married to Elizabeth BETSEY in 1802 in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Children were: Isaac Joseph MCCOWN.

He was married to Elizabeth RILEY? about 1802 in , Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Children were: John MCCOWN Jr., Elizabeth Betsey MCCOWN, Mary MCCOWN, Margaret MCCOWN, Isaac Joseph MCCOWN, James T. MCCOWN, Hannah MCCOWN, William Riley MCCOWAN.

bullet John Ayres MCCOWN(1) was born on OCT 23 1852 in London, Kentucky. He was born on OCT 23 1852 in London, Laurel Co., Kentucky. He died on OCT 16 1939 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He died on OCT 16 1939 in Steamboat Sprngs, Routt Co., Colorado. He was buried on OCT 19 1939 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pickrell, Gage Co., Nebraska. John died at the home of his daughter, Susan (McCown) Blodgett i n Ste amboat Springs. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. in the B ergme yer Chapel.

Sherolynn (McCown) Ohm is a descendant of this line.

!OBITUARY: "John A. McCown Dies in Colorado," October 1939. Letter, 3 1 July 1995.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John McCow n and Elizabeth, 1991.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John Ayer s and Elizabeth McCown, 1989.

!LETTERS: Sherolynn (McCown) Ohm, Centerville, Utah, to Jean (McCown ) Sjolander, 22 June 1990. 8 March 1996.

!LETTERS: Stephen L. McCown, Austin, Texas, to Leonard J. McCown, 5 J une 1995, 4 July 1995.
Parents: Isaac Joseph MCCOWN and Hannah BOND.

He was married to Mary Frances LANGLEY on AUG 31 1875 in London, Laurel Co., Kentucky. He was married to Mary Frances LANGLEY on AUG 31 1875 in London, Kentucky. Children were: ElHanan H MCCOWN, Samantha Jane MCCOWN, William Solomon MCCOWN, Martha Helen MCCOWN, Susan Ellen MCCOWN, George Washington MCCOWN, Dora Adah MCCOWN.

bullet John Cortez MCCOWN(1) Parents: Isaac Jackson MCCOWN and Margaret Jane PHILLIPS .

bullet Jonathan MCCOWN(1) was born on DEC 8 1978 in Globe, Arizona. Parents: Norman Edwin MCCOWN and June FLETCHER.

bullet Joseph Bond MCCOWN(1) was born on AUG 2 1844 in Montecello, Kentucky. He was born on AUG 2 1844 in , Wayne Co., Kentucky. He died in 1878. He died on NOV 14 1878 in , , Kentucky. He was buried in , , Kentucky. Joe was a farmer. He joined the church in 1860. Joe died of cons umpti on at the age of 33. The LDS record gives his birth as 28 August .

!DEATH: Death Record for Joe McCown, October 1878, Kentucky. Letter , 31 July 1995. Birth place is listed as Laurel Co., Kentucky.

!DEATH: 1879 Minutes, Laurel River (Kentucky) United Baptist Associat ion, p.6. Letter, 31 July 1995.
Joseph McCowan died--1878, joined the church in 1860. He died i n ful l confidence of a blessed immortality.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John McCow n and Elizabeth, 1991.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John Ayer s and Elizabeth McCown, 1989.

!LETTERS: Stephen L. McCown, Austin, Texas, to Leonard J. McCown, 5 J une 1995, 4 July 1995.
Parents: Isaac Joseph MCCOWN and Hannah BOND.

He was married to Lucinda KEEN on MAR 23 1865 in , Laurel Co., Kentucky. He was married to Lucinda KEEN on MAR 23 1865 in London, Kentucky.

bullet Joshua Aaron MCCOWN(1) was born on FEB 10 1984 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Parents: James Eric MCCOWN and Pamela Rose ZAHN.

bullet Joy Denise MCCOWN(1) was born on OCT 5 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska. Parents: Stephen Paul MCCOWN and Denise VANZAGO.

bullet Katherine June MCCOWN(1) was born on JAN 11 1956 in Sutherland, Nebraska. Parents: Norman Edwin MCCOWN and June FLETCHER.

She was married to Richard MUSCHETT on MAY 31 1975. Children were: Margaret Rachel MUSCHETT, Andrea Nichole MUSCHETT .

bullet Katrin MCCOWN(1) was born about 1752 in , Augusta Co., Virginia. Her name could have been Cathrine. She is mentioned in the wil l of Fr ancis, but no relationship is designated, but perhaps she wa s a daugh ter. She was bound to Robert Christian in 1769.

!LETTER: James C. Cox, Jr., Roanoke, Virginia, to Leonard J. McCown , 20 September 2001. Lists marriage for Katrin. Parents: Francis MCCOWN and Margaret PATTERSON.

bulletKenneth Wayne MCCOWN(1) was born on SEP 28 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska. Parents: Troy Kenneth MCCOWN and Ethel Louise SWANSON.

He was married to Brenda CARRIER on JUL 18 1970 in Decatur, Alabama. Children were: Sean Troy MCCOWN, Christropher Shane MCCOWN, Jacquelyn Nicole MCCOWN.

bullet Kesley Steven MCCOWN(1) was born on JAN 16 1992 in Dallas, Texas. Parents: Stephen Jo MCCOWN and Brenda HOUPEL.

bullet Kevin Vinson MCCOWN(1) was born on OCT 27 1993. Parents: Sean Troy MCCOWN and Tonya Anette VINSON.

bullet Leslie Howard MCCOWN(1) was born on APR 11 1943 in Grant, Nebraska. He was born on APR 11 1943 in Grant, Perkins Co., Nebraska. Parents: Norman Ellie MCCOWN and Neva Marie DYER.

He was married to Harriot ZALUD about 1963. He was married to Harriot ZALUD on NOV 2 1963 in North Platte, Nebraska. He was divorced from Harriot ZALUD on JAN 7 1978 in Waterloo, Iowa. Children were: Harriet Jane MCCOWN, Melissa MCCOWN, Melanie Anne MCCOWN, Donnita Louise MCCOWN.

He was married to Sandra Kay CONRAD on FEB 23 1980 in Waterloo, Iowa.

bullet Lizzie May MCCOWN(1) Parents: Isaac Jackson MCCOWN and Margaret Jane PHILLIPS .

bullet Loren Mae MCCOWN(1) was born on OCT 16 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She died on OCT 16 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Parents: Earl Ayres MCCOWN and Myrna Ruth DUNHAM.

bullet Lucinda Matilda MCCOWN(1) was born on JUN 6 1850 in London, Kentucky. She was born on JUN 6 1850 in , Laurel Co., Kentucky. She died on AUG 7 1928 in Kemp, Oklahoma. She died on AUG 7 1928 in Kemp, Bryan Co., Oklahoma. !SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John McCow n and Elizabeth, 1991.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John Ayer s and Elizabeth McCown, 1989.

!LETTERS: Stephen L. McCown, Austin, Texas, to Leonard J. McCown, 5 J une 1995, 4 July 1995.
Parents: Isaac Joseph MCCOWN and Hannah BOND.

She was married to Thomas KIRBY on FEB 18 1868 in , Laurel Co., Kentucky. She was married to Thomas KIRBY on FEB 18 1868 in London, Kentucky.

bullet Malcom MCCOWN(1) was born about 1745 in , Augusta Co., Virginia. He died before DEC 14 1813 in , Kanawha Co., Virginia. He was buried in , Kanawha Co., Virginia. Malcom is apparently the second son of Francis to be named Malco m. Th e first came with the family from Ireland, and was called Markha m in the Orange Co., Virginia Order Books. He apprently died young. T his s econd Malcom was younger because of a statement in Francis' will : "I order that James pay macom five pounds when Come to the age of m enura ty...."

Malcom inherited a plantation from his father's will in 1761, wh ich h ad formerly belonged to Mathew Young. This must have been the la nd Fr ancis purchased 10 June 1757 from Peter and Martha Wallace for 5 6 pou nds. It was 150 1/2 acres on Whistle Creek in the Forks of the J ames River, with a corner to Low Todd [Augusta Co., Va. Deeds 7:453] . Pete r Wallace had purchased the land 4 Jan. 1750 from Mathew Youn g and Ag ness. It was originally purchased by James Young form Borde n (recorde d in Orange Co.) and conveyed by James to Mathew.

Malcom was a Revolutionary War soldier. He bought land in Kanawh a Co. , Va. in 1806 in Teas Valley. Malcom left a will which was writt en 2 4 Oct. 1813, and proven in Court 14 Dec. 1813.

!LAND: Malcom McCown to Samuel Willson, 14 Aug. 1769, Augusta Co., Va . Deed Records 15:541, Circuit Court Clerk, Staunton, Va. 150.5 acre s on Whistle Creek in the Forks of the James River; corner, Low Tod d (now Hugh Cunningham). Malcom's father Francis had bought this lan d 1 0 June 1757, Augusta Co. 7:453.

!MILITARY: Malcolm McCown in Capt. John Dickenson Co., from Bedford C o., Va., Records, Soldiers and Public Service in Dunmore's War, 1774 , p.100, Va. State Library, Richmond Miscellaneous microfilm reel 78 . 35 days pay, 2 pounds, 12 shillings, 6 pence.

!MILITARY: Malcolm McCown in Capt. John Gilmore's Co., from Bedford C o., Va., Records, Soldiers and Public Service in Dunmore's War, 1774 , p.81, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Miscellaneous microfilm re el 78. 8 days pay, 12 shillings.

!CENSUS: 1810 U.S. Census, Kanawha Co., Virginia. National Archives M icrofilm M252, Roll 69.
Malcom McCown
3 free white males under the age of 10 years [1800-1810]
2 free white males 10 - 16 years of age [1794-1800]
1 free white male 16 - 26 years of age [1784-1794]
1 free white male 45 years of age and over [before 1765]
2 free white females under the age of 10 years [1800-1810]
1 free white female 10 - 16 years of age [1794-1800]
1 free white female 45 years of age and over [before 1765]

!WILL: Will, Bond and Appraisal of Malcom McCown, 24 October 1813, (p roven 14 Dec. 1813), Kanawha Co., Virginia (now W. Va.) Deed Book F : 10-12, Co. Clerk's Office, Charleston, W. Va. Transcribed line fo r li ne from a photocopy of the original will.

I Malcom McCown of the County of Kanawha and State of Virgi nia begin
in a low State of health but of perfect mind and memory do mak e this my
last Will and Testament--
First I resine my soul to God who gave it, my body to the e arth to
be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discressi on o f my
Executors hereafter to be named
Item the first its my Will and desire all all [sic] my jus t debts
Shall be first paid, and worldly things it has been pleased Go d to bl ess me
with it is my Will and desire Shall be disposed of in the follow ing m anner
First I give and bequeath to my Beloved Wife Nelly McCown o ne third
part of all my state boath [sic] real and personal during her na tura l like
[sic] or so long as She remains a widow then and in that or eith er ca se to-
be divided amongst my Seven Youngest children.
Secondly I give to my fore [sic] children that is married N amely
Matthew McCown, James McCown, Peggy Casdorp, Nancy McCallister o ne Do llar
Each--
Item third I give and bequeath to Francis McCown Twenty Dol lars.
Item the fourth it is my will and desire that my wife Nell y live on
the premises which I at present reside or during her life or wid owhoo d as
before mentioned and full possession of all the property of ever y Kin d
except Such part of the perishable Estate as may be necessary fo r the
Shooling [sic] of the children which is to be Sold by my Executo r--
Item the fourth [sic] is my will and desire that if my Youn gest child
William arives at the age of twenty one before the death of my w ife N elly
then in that case it is my desire that all my Estate Boath [sic ] rea l and
personal shall be Sold on a credit of twelve months and the proc eed o f
such Sale to be equally divided amongst my seven youngest childr en na mely
Malcom McCown, John McCown, George McCown, Pheby McCown, Josep h McCow n,
Sylvester McCown, William McCown.
Lastly I do appoint my wife Nelly McCown and my son Franci s McCown
Executrix and Excecutor of this my last Will and Testament--
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal t his 24th
day of October 1813--Enterlined before him in the words of twent y one
Acknowledged in the presents of
Claudius Buster Malcom McCown
Richard McCallister
Robert McCorkel
At a Court held for Kanawha County the 14th day of December
1813--This last will and Testament of Malcom McCown deceased wa s prov ed by
the oath of Claudius Buster & Rober McCorkel witnesses thereto , and i s
ordered to be recorded--And on the motion of Nelly McCown Execut rix &
Francis McCown Executor therein named, who made oath thereto, an d tog ether
with Claudius Buster & William Dudding their Securities entere d into and
acknowledged their bond in the penalty of Seven hundred Dollars
conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them fo r obtai ning a
probat of the said Will in due form.--
A Copy Teste Dryden C.Ck.
Which bond is in the following words & figures
Know all men by these presents that we Nelly McCown, Franci s McCown,
Claudius Buster & William Dudding are held and firmly bound unt o Davi d
Ruffner, William Morris, Daniel Ruffner & Claudius Buster, Gentl emen
Justices of the Court of Kanawha County now Setting in the Sum o f Sev en
hundred Dollars to the payment whereof will and truly to be mad e to t he
Said Justices and their Successors, we bind ourselves and each o f us , over
and each of our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly an d
Severally, firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals this 1 4th d ay of
December in the year of our Lord 1813 and in the 38th year of th e
Commonwealth.
The Condition of this obligation is such that if the abov e bound
Nelly McCown Executrix & Francis McCown executor of the Last Wil l and
testament of Malcom McCown dictated, do make or cause to be mad e a tr ue
and perfect Inventory of all, and Singular the goods, chattles a nd cr edits
of the Said deceased, which have or Shall come to the hands poss essio n or
knowledge of them the said Nelly & Francis or into the hands an d poss ession
of any other person or persons for them and the same so made d o exhib it, or
cause to be exhibited in the County Court of Kanawha at such tim e as they
shall be thereunto required by the Said court, and the same good s cha ttles
and credits, and all other the goods Chattles and credits of th e said
deceased which at any time after shall come to the hands pssessi on or
knowledge of the said Nelly & Francis or into the hands or posse ssio n of
any other person or persons for them do well and truly administe r acc ording
to law; and farther do make a just and true account of their act ings and
doings therein, where thereto required by the said Court; and al so sh all
well and truly pay and deliver all the legacies contained and sp ecifi ed in
the said testament, as far as the Said goods chattles and credit s wil l
thereunto extend, and the law shall charge then this obligatio n to b e void
and of no effect, or else to remain in full force and virtue
her
Nelly x McCown
mark
Francis McCown
C. Buster
Wm. Dudding
And at a Court held as aforesaid the same day it was ordered tha t Edm und
Morris, Richard McCallister, Claudius Buster John Becket & Georg e Ben tley
or any three of them being first Sworn before a Justice of the p eace , do
truly & justly appraise in Current money the personal estate & S lave s if
any of Malcom McCown deceased, and return the appraisment unde r thei r hands
to the Court -- which appraisement being returned is in the foll owin g words and figures:
Persuant to an order of the County Court of Kanawha to us d irected we
have this day appraised the Estate of Malcom McCown Decd. as fol lowet h Viz:
One debt on Richard McCallister by verbal agreement $32 .00
And on William Wiley Same nature 4.17
8 head of sheep 1 6.00
1 Large Stack of oats 1 6.67
1 Sorrel mare & Colt 4 0.00
1 Bay Do Do 4 0.00
1 Brown Cow 1 2.00
1 Black Do 1 2.00
Black & white Do 1 0.00
Brindle Do 1 0.00
Black & white Heife r 7.00
6 Young Cattle 2 4.00
12 Stock Hogs 2 4.00
8 Gie s 4.00
one Rifle Gun 1 0.00
one loom, gear and 21 Spools 1 0.00
1 Puter Dish, basin & 8 plate s 7.25
Cubbard war e 6.37 1/2
Set knives & fork s 2.50
Strainer candle mole 2 candlesticks snuffers & fleshfor k 1.87 1/2
2 pots & hooks 1 oven & kettle 1 3.00
Pot Rack & Smothing Iro n .50
- -----
$30 3.34
Amount Brought up $30 3.34
2 Water pale s .75
10 Book s 4.25
1 Meal Sifte r .75
wheel cards & Ree l 3.25
1 Bar Share Plow 3/o shovel Do. 6/ - 6.00
Matlock 9/- wedge 4/ 6 2.25
2 Augers 4/6 two hoes 3/ - 1.25
3 clevis double tree & swingletr e 2.00
1 Bed Sted & furniture 2 7.00
Two Do Do 4 5.00
One Sheet 15/- two Do 12/ - 4.50
one Counter pi n 5.00
Mans Saddl e 7.50
2 axe s 3.50
1 old ches t .50
18 pigs not seen given by the executor s 4.50
1 looking Glas s .75
1 Table & 4 chair s 4.00
-- -----
(amount in the original is $426.39) $42 6.09
Given under our hands this 25 January 1814
Claudius Buster
Edmon Morris
Richard McCallist er
At a court held for Kanawha County the 8th day of February 181 4 The
foregoing Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Malcom McC own d ecd.
was presented in Court, and on being examinded by the Court is o rdere d to
be recorded A Copy Teste J. Dryde n C Ck

!LAND: Francis McCown, Malcom McCown, Joseph McCown, Silvester McCown , and William McCown to Samuel Hanley, 26 November 1831, Kanawha Co. , Virginia (now W. Va.) Deed Book H:148-149, Co. Clerk's Office, Char leston, W. Va. Selling land formerly belonging to Malcom McCown and l eft them by his will. 100 acres in Teague Valley. Letters, 6 July 199 5, 16 July 1995.

!SOURCE: Diana and Del Poole, [McCown Family], Vancouver, Washington . Letter, 6 July 1995.

!LETTER: Mildred O. McCown, Mesa, Arizona, to Leonard J. McCown, 23 M arch 1968.

!LETTER: Joan V. Guthrie, Charleston, West Va., to Jane Alison Smith , 18 May 1979.

!LETTERS: Jane Alison Smith, Evansville, Indiana, to Leonard J. McCow n, 6 June 1979, 28 August 1984, 25 June 1985.

!LETTER: Ruth (McCaughey) Burke, Bodega, Calif., to Leonard J. McCown , 19 August 1994. Parents: Francis MCCOWN and Margaret PATTERSON.

He was married to Elinor MOSS on JAN 21 1781 in , Botetourt Co., Virginia.

bullet Malcom MCCOWN(1) was born about 1785 in , Montgomery Co., Virginia. He died on FEB 11 1828 in , Lincoln Co., Tennessee. He was buried in , Lincoln Co., Tennessee. Probable son of James and Jane McCown.

There were several McCown men who appear on the tax records in t he sa me Kentucky Counties: 1796-1797-1798, Lincoln Co.: James, John , James , Francis; 1799, Pulaski Co.: James, James, Francis; 1800, Pul aski Co .: James, Francis; 1801, Pulaski Co., James, Francis, Malcom ; 1802, P ulaski Co.: James, Francis, Malcom, George; 1803, Pulaski Co .: James , John (also in Lincoln Co.), Malcom, George; 1804, Pulaski C o.: Jame s, Malcom, Lincoln Co.: John, George, Christian Co.: Francis ; 1805, L incoln Co.: James, John, Malcom, George, Edward, Christian C o.: Franc is; 1806, Lincoln Co.: James, John, Malcom, George, Christia n Co.: Fr ancis; 1807, Casey Co.: John, George, Christian Co.: Francis ; 1808, C asey Co.: James, John, James, Malcom, Christian Co.: Francis , Lincol n Co.: George; 1809, Casey Co.: James, John, James, Malcom, L incoln C o.: George.

Malcom lived in Virginia, Lincoln Co., Kentucky, and Lincoln Co. , Ten nessee, 1810-1828. His will was written 13 Feb. 1827, and prove n 26 J une 1828.

!LAND: Macum McCown Releases 180 acres, 24 June 1801, Pulaski Co. Ky . Order Books 1:202, Co. Clerk's Office, Somerset, Ky. He relinquishe s all claim to 180 acres granted him by the Co. Court of Pulaski Co. , Ky.

!LAND: Macum McCown Entitled to 292 acres (Certificate 187), 24 Jun e 1801, Pulaski Co., Ky. Order Books 1:202-203, Co. Clerk's Office, S om erset, Ky. He settled and improved vacant lands on waters of Pitman ' s Creek...Alx. Moore survey...James McCown senior....

!SURVEY: Survey for Macum McCown, 3 January 1806, Pulaski Co., Ky. Su rvey Records 1:69, Co. Clerk's Office, Somerset, Ky. 292 acres by Cer tificate No. 187, on waters of Pitmons Creek...Alexander Moors...Jame s McCowns Seminary Claim....Joseph Casky and John Haman, C.C. Macum M cCown marker.

!WITNESS: Milcom McCown and Jas. McCown, Witnesses to Deed, 25 Novemb er 1811, J. Bright to John Bland, Lincoln Co., Tennessee Deed Recor d B:11-12, Co. Clerk's Office, Fayetteville, Tennessee. The deed wa s re gistered 25 January 1812. Land was on Cold Water Creek.

!MILITARY: Malcomb McCowen, Private, Infantry, enlisted 13 Nov. 181 3 under Col. Wm. Metcalf, Capt. Obidiah Walker. Tenn. State Library , Wa r of 1812 Indexes, Nashville.

!LAND: Malcomb McCown from John Bland, 2 May 1814, Lincoln Co., Tenn . Deed Records C-1:32-33, Register of Deeds, Fayetteville, Tennessee . 25 acres on Coldwater Creek, a south branch of Elk River.

!WITNESS: Melcom McCowan, Witness for Deed, 2 May 1814, John Bland t o Jeremiah Jones, Lincoln Co., Tennessee Deed Record C:34, Co. Clerk' s Office, Fayetteville, Tennessee. This deed was registered 16 May 18 14. It was on Cold Water Creek.

!LAND: Adjoining Malcom McCowen's Tract, 15 January 1818, William C . Kennedy to James Childers, Lincoln Co., Tennessee Deed Records E:15 4 , Co. Clerk's Office, Fayetteville, Tennessee. Land on head waters o f Coldwater Creek, a south branch of Elk River. Witness, Francis McCo wen.

!CENSUS: 1820 U.S. Census, Lincoln Co., Tennessee, page 18. Nationa l Archives Microfilm M33, Roll 123.
Malcom McCown
2 free white males under 10 years of age [1810-1820]
1 free white male 26 - 45 years of age [1775-1794]
2 free white females under 10 years of age [1810-1820]
1 free white female 10 - 16 years of age [1804-1810]
1 free white female 26 - 45 years of age [1775-1794]
1 Slave.

!SURVEY: Malcom McCown Survey No. 334, 4 Aug. 1824, Lincoln Co., Tenn . Land Surveys 1:155-156, Register of Deeds, Fayetteville, Tenn. 50 a cres on Coldwater Creek. Adjacent to John Caruthers.

!WILL: Will of Malcom McCown, 13 Feb. 1827, Lincoln Co., Tenn. Will R ecords 1:16-17, Co. Clerk's Office, Fayetteville, Tenn. Recorded 26 J une 1828. Letter, 10 May 1966. Transcribed line for line from a photo copy of the original will.

I Malcom McCown of the County of Lincoln being
sick and weak of body; but of sound mind and
memory as touching such worldly estate as hath
pleased God to bless me with in this life. I hereby
devise and bequeath in the manner & form following
But first of all I order all my legal debts to be paid
1st I leave and bequeath to my wife Mary the one third
of all my real and personal estate during her
natural life and after her decease to be divided
among my children.
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2d I leave and bequeath to my children named as
follows, John, Emalina, Lewis, Carrol, Moleena,
William Farlow and James Fletcher the remainder
of all my real and personal estate and to be divided
equally amongst them as they come of age and in
case of the death of any of the above named chil-
dren before they come of age, then and in that case
the part or share thereof pertaining to be equally
divided among the remainder.
3d I leave and bequeath to my daughter Lavina
Blair (otherwise McKeown so much as shall be of
value sufficient to make up the said Lavinas part
or share so as to amount to the same of any of the
others above named after the deduction of one
hundred and fifty dollars as taken out of the same
and making it on hers an equal to any of the rest
and said amount that is coming to said Lavina's
part to be paid as soon as all or the whole of the
money may be collected of said estate or so soon
as there is sufficient funds collected to discharge the
same.
And lastly I nominate and appoint my friends
William Barrow and George McKeown executors
of this my last will and testament hereby revo-
king all others or former wills or testaments
by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of
Feby. 1827
Malcom McKeown
Signed Sealed published and declared to be the last
will & testament of the above named Malcom
McKeown in presence of us who at his request and
in his presence have hereunto subscribed our
names as witnesses to the same
David Jones
John W. Street Recorded 26 June 1828
Isaac McCown

!LAND: John McCown from Lewis C. McCown, 3 May 1842, Lincoln Co., Ten n. Deed Records O-1:158-159, Register of Deeds, Fayetteville, Tenn. 1 /7 undivided interest in 25 acres granted to Malcom McCown.

!LAND: William M. Byers and wife Malina to John McCown, 25 Dec. 1842 , Lincoln Co., Tenn. Deed Records O-157-158, Register of Deeds, Fayet teville, Tenn. Their 1/7 interest in a 25 acre tract granted Malcum b McCown.

!LETTER: Mildred Onley McCown, Mesa, Arizona, to Leonard J. McCown , 3 July 1967.

!LETTER: Marjorie (Churchill) Pfaff, Portland, Oregon, to Leonard J . McCown, 28 April 1992.
Parents: James MCCOWN and Jane PATTON MAYBE.

He was married to Mary COX on SEP 18 1806 in , Knox Co., Kentucky.

bullet Malinda Jane MCCOWN(1) was born on MAR 6 1843 in Montecello, Kentucky. She was born on MAR 6 1843 in , Wayne Co., Kentucky. She died on MAR 10 1920 in , Laurel Co., Kentucky. She died on JUN 10 1920 in London, Kentucky. She was buried in , Laurel Co., Kentucky. Some records show Malinda died 1 July 1928.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John McCow n and Elizabeth, 1991.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John Ayer s and Elizabeth McCown, 1989. The Johnson infomation was sent to Char lo tte by Ruby (Roark) Miller. Ruby had a copy of some work done by Mr s . John Oscar Johnson. Information was also supplied by Jennie Kaye J o hnson.

!LETTER: Hugh Tuttle, to Jean (McCown) Sjolander, Salem, Oregon, 5 Ma y 1990. 8 March 1996. Lists disputed dates for Malinda's death.

!LETTER: Jennifer K. Johnson, Evarts, Ky., to Jean (McCown) Sjolander , Salem, Oregon, 18 July 1990. 8 March 1996. Jennie lists Malinda a s died 10 March 1920.

!LETTERS: Stephen L. McCown, Austin, Texas, to Leonard J. McCown, 5 J une 1995, 4 July 1995, 14 July 1995.
Parents: Isaac Joseph MCCOWN and Hannah BOND.

She was married to Thomas Jefferson JOHNSON on SEP 25 1859 in London, Laurel Co., Kentucky. She was married to Thomas Jefferson JOHNSON on SEP 25 1859 in London, Kentucky.

bullet Mandi MCCOWN(1) was born on MAY 17 1982 in North Platte, Nebraska. Parents: Michael Edwin MCCOWN and Cindy VOTOW.

bullet Margaret MCCOWN(1) was born about 1810 in , Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Margaret was called Peggy.
Parents: John MCCOWN and Elizabeth RILEY?.

bullet Margaret "Peg" Marie MCCOWN(1) was born on JUL 18 1957 in Sutherland, Nebraska. Parents: Norman Edwin MCCOWN and June FLETCHER.

She was married to Richard Alan MOORE on JAN 8 1977 in Wallace, Nebraska. Children were: David Richard MOORE, Shane Michael MOORE, Jessi Linn MOORE, Katie Cheri MOORE, Korey Alan MOORE, Caleb Edward MOORE.

bullet Margaret Ann MCCOWN(1) was born about 1742 in , Augusta Co., Virginia. She died before 1819 in , Grayson Co., Virginia. She was buried in , Grayson Co., Virginia. Margaret could have been born in Orange or Augusta Co., Virginia .
Parents: Francis MCCOWN and Margaret PATTERSON.

She was married to David COX about 1764 in , Augusta Co., Virginia.

bullet Margaret Emma MCCOWN(1) Parents: Isaac Jackson MCCOWN and Margaret Jane PHILLIPS .

bullet Marianne Ruth MCCOWN(1) was born on MAR 13 1963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Parents: Gerald MCCOWN (GARY) and Marta WIHOWSKI.

She was married to Steve RANSBOTTOM on DEC 24 1990 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was divorced from Steve RANSBOTTOM in 1998. Children were: Preston Eric RANSBOTTOM.

She was married to Roy ANSTEDT on DEC 8 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was divorced from Roy ANSTEDT on APR 12 1984 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Children were: Joseph Edward ANSTEDT, Preston Eric ANSTEDT.

bullet Martha Etter MCCOWN(1) Parents: Isaac Jackson MCCOWN and Margaret Jane PHILLIPS .

bullet Martha Helen MCCOWN(1) was born on APR 10 1883 in London, Kentucky. She was born on APR 10 1883 in London, Laurel Co., Kentucky. She died on APR 7 1884 in London, Kentucky. She died on APR 7 1884. Parents: John Ayres MCCOWN and Mary Frances LANGLEY.

bullet Martha Mercer MCCOWN(1) was born on FEB 22 1854 in London, Kentucky. She was born on FEB 22 1854 in , Laurel Co., Kentucky. She died on DEC 19 1872 in Arkansas. She died in , , Arkansas. !SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John McCow n and Elizabeth, 1991.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John Ayer s and Elizabeth McCown, 1989.

!LETTERS: Stephen L. McCown, Austin, Texas, to Leonard J. McCown, 5 J une 1995, 4 July 1995.
Parents: Isaac Joseph MCCOWN and Hannah BOND.

She was married to George W. JOHNSON on DEC 19 1872 in , Laurel Co., Kentucky. Children were: Callie JOHNSON, Halley JOHNSON, Frank Cotrill JOHNSON, Johnny JOHNSON, Emery JOHNSON.

bullet Marvin Lee MCCOWN(1) was born on NOV 3 1933 in Elsie, Nebraska. Parents: Arthur Marion MCCOWN and Violet Gertrude SPARKS.

He was married to Beverly F. RONALLI on DEC 9 1952 in San Diego, California. He was divorced from Beverly F. RONALLI on OCT 3 1980 in Ogallala, Nebraska. Naval Chapel
Children were: Pamela MCCOWN, Randy Lee MCCOWN.

bullet Mary MCCOWN(1) was born about 1779 in , Rockbridge Co., Virginia. She died in , Lincoln Co., Tennessee?. Probable daughter of James and Jane McCown.
Parents: James MCCOWN and Jane PATTON MAYBE.

She was married to John COOPER on OCT 7 1801 in , Lincoln Co., Kentucky.

bullet Mary MCCOWN(1) was born about 1806 in , Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Mary was called Polly.
Parents: John MCCOWN and Elizabeth RILEY?.

She was married to Joshua SOWDER on JUL 1 1822 in , Wayne Co., Kentucky.

bullet Mary Beth MCCOWN(1) was born on DEC 20 1979 in Holbrook, Arizona. Parents: Norman Edwin MCCOWN and June FLETCHER.

bullet Mary J. MCCOWN(1) Parents: James William MCCOWN and Johanna BRUMMETT.

She was married to Hiram C. MOORE on MAR 3 1912.

bullet Mary Ruth MCCOWN(1) was born on APR 24 1949 in Grant, Nebraska. She was born on APR 24 1949 in Grant, Perkins Co., Nebraska. Parents: Norman Ellie MCCOWN and Neva Marie DYER.

She was married to Robert BRESLEY on MAY 12 1970 in Council Bluffs, Pottawatamie Co., Iowa. She was married to Robert BRESLEY on MAY 12 1973 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was divorced from Robert BRESLEY on MAY 13 1989. Children were: Robert Allen BRESLEY, Dawn Christina BRESLEY, Misty Leigh BRESLEY.

bullet Matthew Stephen MCCOWN(1) was born on MAR 7 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska. Parents: Stephen Paul MCCOWN and Denise VANZAGO.

bullet Melanie Anne MCCOWN(1) was born on NOV 27 1967 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Parents: Leslie Howard MCCOWN and Harriot ZALUD.

She was married to Kevin Michael ISLER on JUL 26 1986 in Patterson, Louisianna. She was divorced from Kevin Michael ISLER on APR 12 1989 in Morgan City, Louisianna.

She was married to Jerry HEBNER on APR 12 1990 in Mesa, Arizona. Children were: Kevin Michael HEBNER, Eric Christopher Dale HEBNER, Cody Lee HEBNER.

bullet Melissa MCCOWN(1) was born on NOV 22 1965 in Sutherland, Nebraska. Parents: Leslie Howard MCCOWN and Harriot ZALUD.

She was married to Brian GRIFFITH on DEC 14 1985 in Dillon, South Carolina. Children were: Zachary Brice GRIFFITH, Cassi GRIFFITH.

bullet Melissa Ann MCCOWN(1) was born on DEC 15 1963 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Parents: Gaylord Dean MCCOWN and Diana PETERS.

She was married to Thomas NUN on AUG 4 1984 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Children were: Jacob Earl NUN.

bullet Michael Cody MCCOWN(1) was born on FEB 14 1984 in North Platte, Nebraska. Parents: Michael Edwin MCCOWN and Cindy VOTOW.

bullet Michael Edwin MCCOWN(1) was born on JUN 11 1960 in North Platte, Nebraska. Parents: Norman Edwin MCCOWN and June FLETCHER.

He was married to Cindy VOTOW on JUL 21 1979. Children were: Charity Marie MCCOWN, Mandi MCCOWN, Michael Cody MCCOWN.

bullet Micheal Allen MCCOWN(1) was born on DEC 15 1968 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Parents: Gerald MCCOWN (GARY) and Marta WIHOWSKI.

bullet Nancy MCCOWN(1) Parents: James William MCCOWN and Johanna BRUMMETT.

bullet Nancy Abigall MCCOWN(1) was born on OCT 10 1847 in Montecello, Kentucky. She was born on OCT 10 1847 in , Wayne Co., Kentucky. She died on DEC 28 1863 in London, Kentucky. She died on DEC 28 1863 in , , Kentucky. The LDS record gives her birth as 30 October.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John McCow n and Elizabeth, 1991.

!SOURCE: Charlotte Jean (McCown) Sjolander, The Family of John Ayer s and Elizabeth McCown, 1989.

!LETTERS: Stephen L. McCown, Austin, Texas, to Leonard J. McCown, 5 J une 1995, 4 July 1995.
Parents: Isaac Joseph MCCOWN and Hannah BOND.

bullet Norma Jean MCCOWN(1) was born on DEC 7 1945 in Grant, Nebraska. She was born on DEC 7 1945 in Grant, Perkins Co., Nebraska. Parents: Norman Ellie MCCOWN and Neva Marie DYER.

Children were: Amy Lynn OMAKANUK , April OMELANUK.

She was married to Michael Rawls OMELANUK on AUG 28 1972 in Bangkok, Thailand.

bullet Norman Edwin MCCOWN(1) was born on SEP 4 1936 in Elsie, Perkins Co., Nebraska. He was born on SEP 8 1936 in Elsie, Nebraska. Parents: Norman Ellie MCCOWN and Neva Marie DYER.

He was married to Viola May MALLM on APR 22 1992 in North Platte, Nebraska. Children were: Emma Jane MCCOWN, David Andrew MCCOWN.

He was married to June FLETCHER about 1955. He was married to June FLETCHER on FEB 20 1955 in Wallace, Nebraska. Children were: Katherine June MCCOWN, Margaret "Peg" Marie MCCOWN, Tammy MCCOWN , Michael Edwin MCCOWN, Dana MCCOWN, Buddy MCCOWN, Toni MCCOWN, Daniel MCCOWN, Billy Jo MCCOWN, Jonathan MCCOWN, Mary Beth MCCOWN.

bullet Norman Ellie MCCOWN(1) was born on SEP 23 1910 in Virginia, Nebraska. He was born on SEP 23 1910 in Virginia, Gage Co., Nebraska. He died on JUL 22 1995 in North Platte, Nebraska. He died on JUL 22 1995 in Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska. !SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security Record for Norman E. McCown, born 2 3 September 1910; died 22 July 1995; last residence, 69151, Maxwell , Lincoln Co., Nebraska; 507-16-9310 (Nebraska).

!LETTER: Sheryolynn (McCown) Ohm, Centerville, Utah, to Jean (McCown ) Sjolander, 30 July 1990. 8 March 1996.

!LETTER: Jean (McCown) Johnson, Brooks, Oregon, to Leonard J. McCown , 23 April 1999. Parents: ElHanan H MCCOWN and Lucy Aileen WILLIAMS.

He was married to Neva Marie DYER on NOV 28 1935 in Ames, Story Co., Iowa. He was married to Neva Marie DYER on NOV 28 1935 in Ames, Iowa. Pastor was Brother Walpe

Honeymoon was visting all relatives on the way home.
Neve was 16 and planned for marriage 3 months later. Children were: Norman Edwin MCCOWN, Gerald Eldon MCCOWN, Gerald MCCOWN (GARY), Wendall Keith MCCOWN, Robert Ray MCCOWN, Leslie Howard MCCOWN, Norma Jean MCCOWN, Wynona MCCOWN, Mary Ruth MCCOWN, Ronald James MCCOWN, Ethel Annette MCCOWN, Stephen Paul MCCOWN.

bullet Pamela MCCOWN(1) was born on FEB 18 1952 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Parents: Marvin Lee MCCOWN and Beverly F. RONALLI.

She was married to Gary MORGAN on DEC 4 1971. Children were: Sammy MORGAN , Brandi MORGAN, Marv Lee MORGAN .

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