Called, John "Mill Creek" Hurst.

Some information from Fran Laaker who cites will dated 30 Mar 1747, probated 4 May 1748, Book M, page 534, Overwharton Parish Register. Some information from Melvin E. Hurst pedigree.

Most information from Fran Laaker who cites will dated 27 Jan 1751 or 56, Book M, op 329, probated 10 May 1751 or 56. Confirming information and death date of 1756 from Grace Markwell Meier. Confirming Information from Melvin E. Hurst pedigree. From <jgardner@@primenet.com>

He was a Baptist minister. "Landy" was living in KY in 1790. He was mentioned in the Will of Henry Hurst as son in 1819 in Fleming Co. KY. He was living in 1823 in Rush Co., IN. He died on 9 Jun 1863 in Homer Rush Co Indiana. He was buried after 9 Jun 1863 in Rush Co., IN in the Hurst Cemetery. He was also identified as being in this family thru the records of Marsha Mullin in 1997. (From CDS)

Buried Hurst family cemetery.

Mary Bevins Hurst was mentioned in the Will of Henry Hurst as daughter Mary Crime in 1819 in Fleming Co. KY.9 She died in Fayette Co., KY.

She was married to Elias CRIM (son of Joseph CRIM and Delila HURST) on 24 Feb 1807 in Fleming Co., KY.

She was mentioned in the Will of John Hurst as his daughter in 1854 in Fleming Co. KY.25 She was never married, and had no issue.

Information from Joseph E. Gardner, jgardner@@primenet.com.

"Milly" was mentioned in the Will of Rosannah Hurst as daughter in 1793 in Fauquier Co., VA. She died in 1820 in Poplar Plains, Fleming Co., KY.

She was married to William French Markwell in 1771. William French Markwell was born about 1750. He was mentioned in the Will of Rosannah Hurst as son-in-law in 1793 in Fauquier Co., VA.5 He died in 1816 in Fleming Co., KY. http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/patiapplewhite/JONES/d0/i0000593.ht m#s Send email to preparer: Aplebary@@AOL.com Mildred Amelia Hurst was born in Overwharton, Parish, Stafford Co., VA August 28, 1756. Mildred died circa 1820 in Poplar Plains, Fleming Co., KY, at age unknown. Her body was interred circa 1820 in Poplar Plains, Fleming Co., KY.) She married William French Markwell circa 1771 in VA. William was born circa 1750 in Probably VA, or MD. William died circa 1816 in Popular Bluffs, Fleming Co. Ky, at age unknown.) His body was interred circa 1816 in SE corner Pearce, Cemetery, Fleming Co., KY. William was employed at organization unknown as a Inn-Keeper date unknown.

Mildred had her will probated 1820 in Poplar Plains, Fleming Co., KY. (From CDS)

Will for Richard Hurst In the name of God, amen, the XXth daye of Maye in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand fyve hundred seventie nyne I Richard Hurst of Longecombe in the countie of Oxon,smith, sycke in bodie but whole and perfecte of mynd and memorie, laud and praysed be unto Almightie God I doe make and ordayne this my last will and testament in maner and forme following: In premise I give and bequethe my Soule unto Almightie God my maker and redeemer and verlie hope to be savid by the bloodshedinlg of our Savior Jesus Christe, and my bodye to be buried within the parishe church yeared of Combe, aforesayed. Then I give unto the mother church in Oxon (a sum of money), then I give to my parish church in Combe (a sum of money). I bequethe unto William Hurst my second sonne (a sum of monev). I bequeth unto Robert Hurst my sonne (a sum of money). I bequeth unto Thomas Hurst my sonne (a sum of monev). I bequeth unto Aigneas Hurst my eldeste daughter a sheet, a platter, and a saucer. I bequeth unto Elizabeth Hurst my second daughter a sheet and a platter. I bequeth~unto Winnifrute my daughter a platter and a saucer. I bequethe unto Christopher Hurst my sonne, my lesser grindstone. I bequeth unto Richard Hurst my sonne a sheet and a platter, furthermore I bequeth unto my sonne Griffen Hurst his brother all my shoppe tooles after my decease equa1ie to be divided betwene them, and the said Richard to have the occupation of them upon consideration of bringing up this Griffen Hurst his brother in occupation of a smith the which he now uses, and at the age of XXI years to deliver the one half of the tooles accordinge as they were divided unto the said Griffen in as good and sufficient reperation as they be praysed in the inventorie. And if it be fortune the sayed Griffin Hurst be deceased before he come to the age of XXI years and not being married then my will and mynd is that they shall remayne unto William Hurst his younger brother. I bequethe unto said Griffin Hurst my sonne a payer of sheets, a pewter platter, a chafinge dish of brass and the spindle for a grindstone of yorne (?) to be delivered unto him at the age of XXI. I bequethe unto William Hurst my youngest sonne a payer of sheets, a pewter platter, a candlestick of brass and a spice morter with the pestell to be delivered unto him at the age of XXI years. I bequeth unto Marion Hurst my daughter a payer of sheets, a pewter platter, a table cloth and a candlestick of brass to be delivered unto her at the age of XVIII years. I bequeth unto Elizabeth Hurst my youngest daughter a payer of sheets, a platter, a brass pot and a candlestick of brass to be delivered unto her at the age of XVIII years. And if it be fortune that the said Griffin, William, Marion or Elizabeth shall decease before they come to the age of XXI or XVIII and not married then my will and mind is that his or hir legacye shall remain unto the next eldeste of them. I bequethe unto Elizabeth May, my servante a sheete and a pewter platter to be delivered unto her within three years after my decease. All the rest of my goods movable and unmovable unbequethed, my debts payed, my legacies fulfilled, and my funeral expenses descharged, I give and bequeth unto Alice, my wife, who I do make my full exetrix of this my last will and testament. Also I do make and ordayne Christopher Buckner and Thomas Perrin my overseers to this my last will and testament, and I utterlie revoke and adnull all other will, testaments, legaties and executors or overseers at anie time by me and before this time made. Willed and bequethed by me Richard Hurst, smith. Overseers Christopher Buckner and Thomas Perrin for their payne between them XI ____? (money). Witnesses William Nurth and Walter Payne, and John Howre, curator. XXVII January 1580 Richard Hurst (his mark)

He lists his home as at Longcombe. This is supposed to refer to the second Combe which was a short distance from the first. The local inhabitants would naturally have some means of distinguishing one from the other. Richard and Alice's children are: In the will, Elizabeth is referred to as the second daughter but dates do not bear this out. No matter how we figure it there are always going to be confusions that we cannot explain. What we can figure is that Richard and Alice lived at Longecombe, had a large family and supported themselves by operating a blacksmith shop. Richard appears to have been a good man who provided for his family and in his will was considerate of his wife and even his servant Elizabeth May. Most of his sons followed him in the blacksmith business. As we presently find Christopher, the first born son, married and relocated to Leckhumpstead in neighboring Bucks County where he also is the village blacksmith. His brother, Richard, Jr. too has moved out and is a blacksmith at Cuddesdon about 20 miles from Combe on the Buckingham County border. The sons were simply looking for greener pastures In one small communitv there would not have been enough work to support all of them. (From CDS)

Buried Hurst family cemetery.

Samuel Hurst settled at Long Point, IL, married and lived there the rest of his life.

Sarah married Robert Gardner and Henry Hurst was bondsman. (Wallace Gardner/Lora Ashby data). She was named as a daughter in Henry Hurst will dated 5 Jan 1819 (Will Book C, page 24, Fleming County, Kentucky). Some information from Marsha Mullin via Edith Gardner shows death 21 Sep 1863, and burial in Beabout Cemetery. Is Beabout and Greer the same cemetery? (From CDS)

SILAS W. HURST, physician; P. O. Millersburg; is a son of William and Susan J. (Evans) Hurst, both of whom are now living; she a daughter of Jesse and Hannah (Pitts) Evans; she of William B. Pitts, and his wife was a Miss Goddard, who was a native of England, emigrated to Virginia. The Pitts family settled near Poplar Plains, Fleming County, about fifty years ago. William Hurst was a son of Fielding J. Hurst, who died with cholera in 1833, in Fleming County, his wife was a Miss Hickerson; both were natives of Virginia; settled in Fleming County at an early date.

The subject of this sketch was born Oct. 28, 1849, received from his parents a liberal education, attended the University of Louisville, from which he graduated in March, 1872, subsequently locating in Charles, Miss, where he remained a few months, then came to Millersburg, where he has since resided and built up a remunerative practice in his profession. He possesses natural business tact, which he utilized in speculations, which return him a considerable emolument. Dr. Hurst has been honored by the people in the various village offices, a Democrat politically, a highly respected and esteemed citizen, a ember of both the Odd Fellows and Masonic Orders, and with his family connected with the Baptist Church, in which he holds the office of Deacon.

History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, Ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin + Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 511. [Bourbon County] [Millersburg Precinct]

Buried Hurst family cemetery.

Buried Hurst family cemetery.

Don't know for sure that this Thomas is the same. http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/6386/2259.html Northumberland County Litchfield's Ordinary-A restored 1755 farmhouse built by Thomas Hurst and Thomas Carter at the cost of 2,500 barrels of tobacco. A gift shop and restaurant are located on the premises, and local guide service is available. Reservation are required for meals and tours. Call 804 580-2705 or 580-2235. (CDS)

Notes for THOMAS HURST: "THE HISTORY OF THE HURST FAMILY" by Philip M. Hurst, Tazewell, TN Ged2HTML File for Thomas Hurst

Grandfather Thomas Hurst, son of John Hurst and Nancy Nunn, came to Claiborne Co., TN, in the year 1806. He was the last of his brothers and sisters to settle in Claiborne Co., but there is evidence that he owned land in Claiborne Co., some years prior to that date.

Thomas Hurst was born in Frederick Co., Va in the year 1764 and died near Big Springs (Springdale) on Dec. 25, 1847. He lies buried in Big Springs churchyard. He married Sylvia Breeding (born in Va in 1767), on July 27, 1786. Sylvia Breeding Hurst died on May 12, 1854 at her home between Big Springs and Sycamore Creek.

On October 4, 1796 Thomas Hurst purchased land on the east side of the New River, Wythe Co., Va, from Zediel Morgan. On January 9, 1800 he purchased from Sarah and James Breeding 100 acres on Little Reed Island Creek in Wythe County. In 1804 he sold the two tracts above mentioned to Absalom Hurst, Senior and James Breeding. The deeds mention him as "Thomas Hurst of Lee county", where he resided from the years 1803-1806.

On July 10, 1801 Jeremiah Breeding (his brother-in-law) purchased 95 acres lying in Lee County, Virginia crossing Big Kentucky Branch on Rocky Ridge, from Stephen Thompson for 100 pounds. On December 12, 1803, Breeding sold this same tract to Thomas Hurst for the sum of 200 pounds. On August 1, 1801, Jeremiah Breeding purchased from James Thompson, Jr. 100 acres of land lying on the south side of Powell's River, Lee Co., Va. On December 12, 1803, Breeding conveyed this tract to Thomas Hurst.

While at Thompson's Settlement Church in Lee County, Virginia, Jeremiah Breeding had some difference with Stephen Thompson. Thomas Hurst, a member of the church, was appointed one of a committee on Saturday, august 18, 1804 to settle the difference. Thomas was chosen clerk at Thompson's Settlement Church on the third Saturday in May 1806. He came to Claiborne Co., very shortly after this.

From the records of Thompson's Settlement Church: February 3, 1806; "Ordered the clerk to write a petition to the Rob Camp Church for Brother Hezekiah Applegate's membership and appointed Thomas Hurst to carry the petition for that purpose.

Thompson's Settlement Church was founded on the third Saturday in December, 1800. Solomon white was given a land grant of 700 acres, lying in Powell's valley in Lee county, and by deed, dated February 24, 1793, Solomon White and wife, Catherine, conveyed the 700 acres to James Thompson, where he and his family settled and thereafter became Thompson's Settlement. (Rob Camp was the daughter church of the Thompson Settlement Church).

In Claiborne County on May 25, 1807, Thomas Hurst sold a Negro girl named Dice, about eleven years old, to William Stround, for the sum of $300.00. On October 29, 1807, Grandfather Thomas Hurst purchased from William Stroud a tract of 330 acres of land on Tye's Branch of Sycamore Creek for the sum of $900.00. Grandfather Hurst owned no less than fourteen tracts of land until after the year 1829 when he began to sell and dispose of some of his lands. According to Eathan Allen Hurst, great grandson of Thomas, Grandfather Hurst owned the Big Springs lands and all lands along the State Road from Big Springs to Sycamore Creek. The Hurst families owned nearly all lands from the top of Wallen's Ridge, south to Clinch river, and from the top of Powell's Mountain, west to Lone Mountain, or Ball Creek. Thomas Hurst's home was a large two-story log house which stood on the State Road between Big Springs and Sycamore Creek. Before his death, he deeded his home and several Negro slaves to his daughter, Fetney Stone. In 1837 Thomas Hurst sold 180 acres of land to John Breeding. This tract of land was the homeplace of John Breeding after the above date. *Big Spring Primitive Baptist Church records (#557, 1 reel).

Thomas Hurst became a member of Big Springs Church in February of 1807. In his will, dated October 7, 1846, he provided that two of his slaves, Fanny and Louisa, should be the property of his wife, until her death, and then that they be emancipated. (From CDS)

Will of William Hurst In the name of God Amen. I William Hurst of Leckhampstead in the County of Bucks, Wng. being sicke in body but thanks be to God in perfect mynd and memory do make this my last will and testment in manner and form following. First I bequeath my soul in to the hand of Almightie God who gave it and my body to the ground trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ who will save me on the last day. In premise I give to by brother Henry Hurst (a sum of money) to be paid within one year after my decease and I give to my four children to each of them (a sum of Money) apiece. to be paid within one year after my decease, and I give to William Hurst my grandchild (a sum of money) to be paid within one year after my decease. All the rest of my goods movable and immovable I do give unto Margory Hurst my loving wyfe (wife) whom I do make soule and whole executor in witness whereof I have set to my hand and seale the ____ day of June in the year of (our) Lord 1637 Witnesses: Thos. Polland (his mark) Thos. Abot (Abbott) (his mark) Richard Blackmore

William Hurst (his mark)

Lineage not proved. Information from Grace Markwell Meier. Death date and place is from Catherine Smith web site. Here the record shows a birth date of 1759.

Bishops Transcripts: Roy and Don Hurst of Buckingham went together to the Buckingham Public Record Office, carefully searched original Leckhampstead public records and found burial date on the back of a document.

William Hurst b.1755 Berkeley, VA enlisted from Westmoreland county July, 1780 in Capt. Wm Campbell's Co. of Horse, Col. Archibald Lochry's Pa. Reg. This expedition ended in disaster with officers killed and Wm. Hurst captured by Indians and later taken to Canada. After being exchanged in 1782, he returned to Westmoreland County where he lived for four years; then moved on to Fayette Co.KY.

The 1783 census shows a Nathaniel Hurst, Henry Hurst and Wm. Hurst residing in Mt. Pleasant Twp.PA I am looking specifically for a marriage of Wm. Hurst (who was single in 1783) to possibly a Lucinda (Porter?).Their son, Wm. P. Hurst, was born in 1790 in Fayette, Co. KY. Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated. kayking@@interpac.net

http://www.blvl.igs.net/~socstc/william2.htm The State of Indiana ) In the Probate Court, Washington County Ct ) of Washington County, September Term 1832 On the 12th Day of November 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Probate Court of said county now sitting, being a court of record, William Hurst born some time in the year 1755 in Berkeley County in the state of Virginia, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.

That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated. That in the month of July 1780 in the County of Westmoreland in the state of Pennsylvania he entered into the service of the United States as a volunteer in a corps of Horsemen in a Company commanded by Capt. William Campbell in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Archibald Loughery and furnished his horse and equipment at his own individual expense, the destination of which mounted corps was to join Genl. George Rogers Clark in his expedition against the British posts in the then Northeastern Territory and intended to have joined him at Wheeling but when they arrived there they found he had proceeded on down the river, upon which they immediately embarked and followed on after him with the intention of overtaking and joining him, and that they had proceeded as far on down the river as the mouth of Loughery Creek or river, where they were attacked by a body of Indians and about one half of them killed + the rest taken prisoners + among the killed were Colonel Loughery and Capt. Campbell. From there he was taken by the Indians to old Chillicothe then to an Indian village the residence of McKee a White Chief by whom he was ransomed from the Indians who had condemned him to be burnt alive. That from then he was taken to Detroit in the charge of one Elliott another White Chief to whose care he had been delivered by the said McKee. That he remained at Detroit as a prisoner until some time about the first of May next following - when he was put on board a vessel and conveyed down to the Falls of Niagara, where he was landed and traveled around the falls on foot, then was re-embarked on Lake Ontario and carried down it and then down the St. Lawrence to a place near Montreal, where he remained still a prisoner of war until he was exchanged and sent home to the United States and was landed at the city of New York about Christmas 1781 and within about one month afterwards he again reached home in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania, making in all from the time he first volunteered into the above service in July 1780 to the time of arriving at home in January 1782, about a period of 18 months and upwards.

That he believes his age was put down by his father in the family bible, but his father having married a 2nd wife by Home he had some younger children the said bible fell into their hands, in consequence of which he is not able to produce any record of his age, but from the best information rec'd from his parents he verily believes his age to be correct as above stated. He has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service as aforesaid, having never rec'd any discharge. He states that after the close of the Revolutionary War he continued to live four years in Westmoreland County Penn. After which he removed to Fayette County Kentucky where he lived about thirty years and from there about fifteen years ago he removed to Washington County Indiana where he at this time resides.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Subscribed and Sworn to the Day and year aforesaid William (his mark) Hurst Mr. Joel Coombs and Henry Dawath of the County of Washington aforesaid do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Hurst who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 77 years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution + that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and Subscribed the day ) Joel Coomby + year aforesaid ) Henry Dawalt

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department that the above named ---

County of Edgar, State of Illinois ) S.S.

On this twenty seventh day of July 1835 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County of Edgar and State of Illinois personally appeared William Hurst who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain William Campbell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Archibald Loughery in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Indiana from whense he has lately has removed, that he now resides in the State of Illinois where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Indiana to the State of Illinois in order that he might reside with his son William Hurst and have some assistance from him as he is unable from his age to provide for himself.

William (his mark) Hurst

Sworn and subscribed, Before me the day And year aforesaid, G.B. Shelledy, J.P. State of Illinois, Edgar County S.S.

This day personally appeared before me G.B. Shelledy a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid ---

http://www.mtpleasantpa.com/mproots2b.html Mt. Pleasant, PA name: Kay King from: kayking@@interpac.net surname1: Hurst surname2: Porter William Hurst b.1755 Berkeley, VA enlisted from Westmoreland county July, 1780 in Capt. Wm Campbell's Co. of Horse, Col. Archibald Lochry's Pa. Reg. This expedition ended in disaster with officers killed and Wm. Hurst captured by Indians and later taken to Canada. After being exchanged in 1782, he returned to Westmoreland County where he lived for four years; then moved on to Fayette Co.KY.

The 1783 census shows a Nathaniel Hurst, Henry Hurst and Wm. Hurst residing in Mt. Pleasant Twp. I am looking specifically for a marriage of Wm. Hurst (who was single in 1783) to possibly a Lucinda (Porter?).Their son, Wm. P. Hurst, was born in 1790 in Fayette, Co. KY. Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated. kayking@@interpac.net

Marriage Notes for William Hursst and Sally Daulton:Not 100% sure that this is the correct William. Put here for reference only. (From CDS)

He was mentioned in the Will of Henry Hurst as son in 1819 in Fleming Co. KY. He signed a will on 15 Aug 1824 in Fleming Co., KY. He had an estate probated on 4 Oct 1824 in Fleming Co., KY. (From CDS)Bondsman at the wedding was Edmond B. Pettis, Henry Hurst gives his consent. Witness: Charles Emmons + James Hurst, minister, James Johnson.

He was called Brindle Bill (Bright Red Hair). Records of Shenandoah Co., Virginia, show that William Hurst, son of Henry, left a will made October 15, 1780, probated March 29, 1781, naming the children as the legatees. Property: 1741, Shenandoah, Co., VA; Property: 400 acres on the south side of the Shenandoah River near the mouth of Hawksbill Creek29

In Bourbon County KY. Records #1, Marriages 1788-1850 she is listed as Edy Johnson, marriage April 3, 1801.

She was born on the Southern Branch of the Potomac, but at a very early age came with her parents and made their settlement on Green Creek..

In order book F, page 434, Bourbon County Court House, we find the following: "Ordered that Eday Kenney be appointed guardian of Doshe, Nathan, Ely, Polly, Archy, Eady, Madison, Amanda and James Kenney, infant, heirs of James Kenney, Jr., deceased who thereupon together with John Kenney, her security executed and acknowledged bond in the penalty of six hundred dollars conditioned agreeably to law."

Clarence's second wife, Eula Marine Johnson is the daughter of a Baptist minister. Her first husband lost his life accidently by coming in contact with a live electric wire, about 1941. Eula has been an office secretary in the Kansas city, MO> schools for years.