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     Pleasant Bowman married Sarah Raser.

     Pleasant Bowman was born circa 1809.

     On 13 November 1811 at Cumberland River, Cumberland County, Tennessee, Pleasant Bowman Purchased land from Robert Alvey and his wife Susannah.²

     Listed in 1820 census Cumberland Co., KY next to Dauswell Holt - Pleasant Bowman.

     Pleasant Bowman was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census Cumberland County, Kentucky. Living in this household is one male between 26 and 45 and one over 45 years old. Also there is one female between 16 and 26 years old. He owns lots of slaves. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household.³

     On 12 March 1836 at Martin County, Indiana, Pleasant Bowman.⁴

     On 30 January 1837 at Martin County, Indiana, Pleasant Bowman.⁴ He was living nearby when James Holt recorded land, SE-NW-S28 on 24 August 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.⁵ Pleasant Bowman was living nearby when Henry Boman recorded land, NW-SW-S28 on 26 December 1837 at Martin County, Indiana.⁶ Pleasant Bowman was living nearby when Calvin Holt recorded land, (an unknown value) on 3 January 1839 at Martin County, Indiana.⁷ The Burns City Christian Church in Martin County, Indiana was started in 1845 when Pleasant Bowman, Henry Holt, and John Williams were deeded one-acre land by Catherine Keck to be used for religious purpose. In the census of 1850 at Brown, Martin County, Indiana, Pleasant Bowman is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Sarah Raser, Richard Bowman, MaryAnn Bowman, Hannah Bowman, John Bowman, Sarah Susan Bowman, Jane Bowman and Margaret Bowman.⁸

     Sarah Susan Bowman was born in 1841.² She was the daughter of Pleasant Bowman and Sarah Raser.

     Pheriba J. Sims was also known as Pherba Sims.³

     Pheriba J. Sims was born on 15 September 1878 in Indiana.^3,4 She was the daughter of Noah Sims and Barbara Banks.³ In the census of 6 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Noah Sims. Her name appears as Pherba Sims. She is one year old and was born in Indiana, as were his parents.⁵ In the census of 1 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Noah Sims. Her name appears as Ferita Sims. She is 21 years old and was born in Indiana, September 1879. His parents were also born in Indiana.⁶

     Pheriba J. Sims married Christopher C. Holt, son of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey, on 7 September 1916 in Indiana.^2,7,8,4,1

     Pheriba J. Sims died in 1953.¹ She is buried Burns City Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana.¹

     As of 1870, Doswell V. Holt was also known as Davis Holt.⁴

     Doswell V. Holt was born on 3 March 1870 in Martin County, Indiana.^4,1,5 He was the son of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey.^1,3 In the census of 24 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Doswell appears in the household of Henry Holt. He is seven months old and was born in Indiana, March 1870.⁶ In the census of 9 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Henry Holt. His name appears as Doswell Holt. He is 10 years old, in school, and was born in Indiana, as were his parents.⁷

     Doswell V. Holt married Alice V. Haines on 26 September 1897.^2,8,9 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Center Township, Martin County, Indiana, Doswell V. Holt, shown as Doswell Holt, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Alice V. Haines, his son, Emmet Holt. He is 30 years old and was born in Indiana, March 1870. His parents were also born in Indaina. His farm is mortgaged and he is working as a farm labour. Hehas been married for two years and cannot read or write.¹⁰ In 1924, Doswell was working as rural mail carrier.³ He was survived by his wife and seven of his eight children, Emmet, Fay, of Indianapolis, Laura, Glenn, Alvin, Foster, and Fern, all at home. Also survived by the following siblings; Maggie Hall in Mississippi, Fen in Washington, Indiana, Almeada Blackmore in Scotland, Indiana, James in Williams, Indiana, Christopher, Jacob, and Henry Nivholas 1/2 sibling all in Burns City, Indiana.⁵

     Doswell V. Holt died on 18 November 1924 at age 54.¹¹ He is buried West Union Cemetery, Martin County, Indiana. Rev O. A. Bonesutter officiating at the ME church of Shoals.³

     Christopher C. Holt was also known as Crispen P. Holt.⁵

     Christopher C. Holt was born on 17 February 1864 in Indiana.^6,5,7 He was the son of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey.⁴ Christopher C. Holt is buried Burns City Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana.⁸ As of 1870, Christopher C. Holt was also known as Charles Holt.⁹ In the census of 24 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Christopher appears in the household of Henry Holt as Charles Holt. He is eight years old and was born in Indiana. His brother John, is also eight years old.¹⁰ In the census of 9 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Henry Holt. His name appears as Chrispan P. Holt. He is 16 years old, works on farm, and was born in Indiana, as were his parents. He is in school.¹¹

     Christopher C. Holt married first Clara T. Toon on 3 November 1889 in Indiana.^12,13

     Christopher C. Holt's second wife was Evaline Jones. They married on 5 February 1901 in Indiana.^14,3 In the census of 29 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Christopher C. Holt, shown as Christopher Holt, appears as a head of household which include, his daughter, Nellie Holt, his mother, Melvina E. Ritchey . He is 45 years old, a widow, and was born in Indiana, as were his parents. He can read and write and owns his own farm, it is not mortgaged.¹⁵

     Christopher C. Holt's third wife was Pheriba J. Sims, daughter of Noah Sims and Barbara Banks. They married on 7 September 1916 in Indiana.^16,2,17,1,8 Christopher C. Holt survived the death of his brother, Doswell V. Holt, who died on 18 November 1924 in Martin County, Indiana.¹⁸

     Christopher C. Holt died on 15 December 1941 at age 77.⁸

     Their son John is living with the grandparents in 1900, age 11.

     Rosena Holt was born in 1866 in Indiana.^1,4 She was the daughter of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey.³ In the census of 24 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Rosena appears in the household of Henry Holt as Rosena Holt. She is four years old and was born in Indiana.⁵ As of 1880, Rosena Holt was also known as Rorsine Holt.⁴ In the census of 9 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Henry Holt. Her name appears as Rorsine Holt. She is 14 years old, at home, and was born in Indiana, as were his parents.⁶

     Rosena Holt married George Inman on 9 February 1888.⁷

     Almeda Holt was born in 1868 in Indiana.^1,4 She was the daughter of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey.³ In the census of 24 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Almeda appears in the household of Henry Holt as Almeda Holt. She is two years old and was born in Indiana.⁵ In the census of 9 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Henry Holt. Her name appears as Almedia Holt. She is 12 years old, at home, and was born in Indiana, as were her parents. She attended school this year.⁶

     Almeda Holt married William H. Richardson, son of Almeda Holt, on 12 September 1886 in Martin County, Indiana.²

     Almeda Holt married Benoni W. Blackmore on 21 December 1899 in Martin County, Indiana.^7,8 Almeda Holt survived the death of her brother, Doswell V. Holt, who died on 18 November 1924 in Martin County, Indiana.⁹

     Married 6 Nov. 1887 - unk. spouse.

     Charles Wallace Ledgerwood married Mary Porter.^5,6

     Charles Wallace Ledgerwood was born on 14 November 1851 in Scotland, Greene County, Indiana.^3,2,4 He was the son of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt.^3,2,5 In the census of 17 July 1860 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Charles appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Chas. W. Legerwood. He is eight years old, attending school, and was born in Indiana.⁷ In the census of 23 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Charles appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Charles W. Ledgerwood. He is 18 years old, at home, and was born in Indiana. He is attending school.⁸

     Charles Wallace Ledgerwood married Sarah Feutz on 18 March 1875 in Greene County, Indiana.²

     Charles Wallace Ledgerwood died on 5 July 1927 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, at age 75.^3,2 He is buried in the Scotland Cemetery located in Greene County, Indiana.

     John S. Ledgerwood was born in 1861 in Indiana.² He was the son of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt.^3,4 In the census of 23 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, John appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as John S. Ledgerwood. He is nine years old and was born in Indiana.⁵

     John S. Ledgerwood married Clara B. Summerville on 2 March 1887 in Martin County, Indiana.

     (Twin 1) Ledgerwood died on 25 February 1844.¹

     (Twin 1) Ledgerwood was born on 25 February 1844. He was the son of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt.¹

     (Twin 2) Ledgerwood was born on 25 February 1844. He was the son of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt.

     Barbara Ann Ledgerwood was born on 21 March 1845 in Indiana.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt. As of 1850, Barbara Ann Ledgerwood was also known as Barbary Ann Legerwood.² In the census of 14 September 1850 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Barbara appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Barbary Ann Legerwood. She is five years old and was born in Indiana.³ In the census of 17 July 1860 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Barbara appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Barbary Legerwood. She is 15 years old and was born in Indiana. She is attending school.⁴

     Barbara Ann Ledgerwood married John E. Smith on 28 August 1862 in Martin County, Indiana.¹

     Barbara Ann Ledgerwood died on 4 January 1903 in Greene County, Indiana, at age 57.

     John E. Smith was born on 1 January 1840.

     John E. Smith married Barbara Ann Ledgerwood, daughter of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt, on 28 August 1862 in Martin County, Indiana.¹

     John E. Smith died on 23 April 1887 in Greene County, Indiana, at age 47.

     Margaret Ledgerwood married Joshua Malin Ogden.

     Margaret Ledgerwood was born on 4 June 1847 in Indiana.^2,3 She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt. As of 1850, Margaret Ledgerwood was also known as Margaret Legerwood.³ In the census of 14 September 1850 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Margaret appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Catharine Legerwood. She is one year old and was born in Indiana.⁴ In the census of 17 July 1860 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Margaret appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Margreate Legerwood. She is 13 years old and was born in Indiana. She is attending school.⁵ In the census of 23 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Margaret appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Margaret Ledgerwood. She is 22 years old, at home, and was born in Indiana. She is attending school.⁶

     Margaret Ledgerwood died on 18 January 1928 at age 80.

     Joshua Malin Ogden married Margaret Ledgerwood, daughter of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt.

     Joshua Malin Ogden was born on 29 July 1839 in Columbiana County, Ohio.

     Joshua Malin Ogden died on 26 May 1908 in Greene County, Indiana, at age 68.

     Catherine Ledgerwood was born on 25 May 1849 in Martin County, Indiana.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt. As of 1850, Catherine Ledgerwood was also known as Catharine Legerwood.² In the census of 17 July 1860 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Catherine appears in the household of Nathaniel Ledgerwood as Catharine Legerwood. She is 11 years old, attending school, and was born in Indiana.³

     Catherine Ledgerwood married James Pennington Walker on 22 December 1867 in Martin County, Indiana.¹

     Catherine Ledgerwood died on 27 January 1920 in Daviess County, Indiana, at age 70.

     James Pennington Walker was born on 5 July 1846.

     James Pennington Walker married Catherine Ledgerwood, daughter of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt, on 22 December 1867 in Martin County, Indiana.¹

     James Pennington Walker died on 21 January 1930 in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, at age 83.

     Sarah Feutz was born on 29 May 1857 in Greene County, Indiana.

     Sarah Feutz married Charles Wallace Ledgerwood, son of Nathaniel Ledgerwood and Sarah Holt, on 18 March 1875 in Greene County, Indiana.¹

     Sarah Feutz died on 2 November 1883 in Havana, Kansas, at age 26.

     Margaret E. Ledgerwood was born on 22 October 1837. She was the daughter of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     Margaret E. Ledgerwood married Zachariah Catron, son of Zachariah Catron and Cynthia, on 9 December 1855 in Martin County, Indiana.¹ In the census of 5 June 1900 in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of Zachariah Catron. Her name appears as Margaret Catron. She is 62 years old and was born in Indiana, October 1827. Her father was born in Tennessee and her mother in South Carolina. She has been married for 45 years and three of her six children are living.²

     Margaret E. Ledgerwood died on 21 September 1921 at age 83.

     Zachariah Catron was born in May 1835 in Virginia.^2,4 He was the son of Zachariah Catron and Cynthia.³ Another source indicates that Zachariah Catron may have been born at Tennessee.⁵ In the census of 23 August 1850 in Van Buren Township, Monroe County, Indiana, Zachariah appears in the household of Zachariah Catron as Zachaniah Cattern. He is 14 years old and was born in Virginia.³

     Zachariah Catron married Margaret E. Ledgerwood, daughter of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles, on 9 December 1855 in Martin County, Indiana.¹ In the Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, census dated 5 June 1900, Zachariah Catron, shown as Zachaniah Catron, is listed in the household of Margaret E. Ledgerwood and Mary C. Inman. He is 65 years old and was born in Tennessee, June 1835. His parents were born in Virginia. He has been married for 45 years. He can read and write and owns his own home, that is not mortgaged.⁶

     John L. Ledgerwood was born on 31 January 1840. He was the son of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     John L. Ledgerwood died on 3 April 1871 at age 31.

     Rebecca J. Ledgerwood was born on 18 December 1842. She was the daughter of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     Rebecca J. Ledgerwood died on 14 April 1920 at age 77.

     Jacob Ledgerwood was born on 26 December 1845. He was the son of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     Jacob Ledgerwood married Sarah Rebecca Dillon on 7 March 1872 in Martin County, Indiana.^1,2

     Jacob Ledgerwood died on 23 July 1916 at age 70.

     Sarah Rebecca Dillon was born on 31 January 1853.²

     Sarah Rebecca Dillon married Jacob Ledgerwood, son of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles, on 7 March 1872 in Martin County, Indiana.^1,2

     OBITUARY: Sarah Rebecca Ledgerwood, wife of Jacob Ledgerwood who lives six miles northeast of town, was brought here for medical treatment on Monday, 16th, but instead of improving she rapidly grew worse until on the evening of the 23rd death came to her relief. Sarah Rebecca, as she was familliarly called, was born in this country Juanuary 31st, 1853, was married to Jacob Ledgerwood, March 7, 1872 Martin county. She united with the U. B. church in the year 1890 and died in the Christina faith and hope. Her remains were removed on the 24st to Scotland, Greene county for interment. She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother. She leaves her husband and four little children and numerous relatives and friends to mourn their sad lose.²

     Drucilla Susan Ledgerwood married William Hostettler.

     Drucilla Susan Ledgerwood was born on 13 October 1848. She was the daughter of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     Drucilla Susan Ledgerwood died in 1926 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

     William Hostettler married Drucilla Susan Ledgerwood, daughter of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     Joseph M. Ledgerwood was born on 2 October 1851. He was the son of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     Joseph M. Ledgerwood married Mary Caroline Hasler on 22 February 1877 in Greene County, Indiana.¹

     Joseph M. Ledgerwood died on 9 December 1935 at age 84.

     Mary Caroline Hasler married Joseph M. Ledgerwood, son of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles, on 22 February 1877 in Greene County, Indiana.¹

     William Ledgerwood died in 1854.

     William Ledgerwood was born on 7 July 1854. He was the son of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.

     David Ledgerwood was born on 31 May 1855. He was the son of George Ledgerwood and Lydia Liles.