1. Johann Krofft1 HORN was born before 1696 Elsoff, Westphalia, Germany.1,2 He married Christina Elizabetha HAYN-BACH on 23 Oct 1715 Elsoff, Westphalia, Germany.1,2,3
Christina Elizabetha HAYN-BACH was born circa 1696 Germany.3 She died America.4
The four known children of Johann Krofft1 HORN and Christina Elizabetha HAYN-BACH were as follows:
3. Johann Matthias2 HORN (Johann Krofft1) was born on 15 Feb 1717/18 Elshoff, Westphalia, Germany.1,3,5 He married Mary (--?--).5 He died America.2
The only known child of Johann Matthias2 HORN and Mary (--?--) was:
6. Aaron3 HORN (Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born before 1740 Pennsylvania.2 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born circa 1735 Germany.5 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born Elsoff, Westphalia, Germany.1 He married Elizabeth (--?--) before 1756 (prob) Maryland.2,5 He died on 1 Oct 1778 Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky County, Virginia (now Kentucky).1,2,5
Elizabeth (--?--) was born before 1740.5 She died after 1800 Kentucky.4 She died after 1800 Kentucky or Ohio.5
The eight known children of Aaron3 HORN and Elizabeth (--?--) were as follows:
7. John Christopher4 HORN (Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1756 (near) Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3 He married Sally THOMAS on 23 Sep 1784 Virginia.2,3 He died Breckenridge County, Kentucky.1
The only known child of John Christopher4 HORN and Sally THOMAS was:
10. Sarah "Sally"4 HORN (Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born between 1756 and 1760 Virginia.5 She married Daniel DUMFORD, son of Michael DUMFORD (DUMPHARD) and Sevilla (Sibela) (--?--), on 13 Jan 1787 Clark County, Kentucky.6,5 Conflicting evidence indicates she and Daniel DUMFORD were married on 13 Jan 1796 Madison County, Kentucky.4,7 Conflicting evidence indicates she and Daniel DUMFORD were married on 12 Jan 1787 Madison County, Kentucky.8 She died between 1830 and 1840 `Ohio.5
William Horn signed the marriage bond of Daniel DUMFORD and Sarah HORN. He may have been her father. She is listed as head of household in the 1820 Clairmont Co, OH, Census.
Daniel DUMFORD. Daniel was a Revolutionary Ssoldier. He served under George Rogers Clark and Col. Benjamin Logan again the Wabash and Shawnee Indians. On 10 Sep 1788, he received £1 3s 3p for 21 days service on the frontier under Lt Thomas Lewis. His father, and brother John, who was killed in 1779, also served during the war. He went to court to secure John's land grant of 1000 acres near Winchester, KY, where he himself owned 400 acres. He is listed in the 1788, 1790, and 1800 tax lists of Fayette Co, Ky. On 11 Jan 1790, he is listed in the tax list of Fayette Co, KY. He and his brother, Solomon, were amongh the first settlers of Clermont Co, OH. Daniel gave Solomon a Power of Attorney in 1815. He is listed in the 1819 Clermont Co, OH, tax lists. He was born circa 1760 North Carolina.8,5 He died in 1837 Stonelick, Clermont County, Ohio.8,5 He is buried Rapps Cemetery, Stonelick Township, Clermont County, Ohio.8
The nine known children of Sarah "Sally"4 HORN and Daniel DUMFORD were as follows:
11. Matthias (Matthew)4 HORN (Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1760 Betterton, Kent County, Maryland.1,2 He married Susannah "Sulky" HALL summer in 1782 Boone's Station, Kentucky County, Virginia (now Fayette Co, Kentucky).2,11 He died on 30 Jan 1834 Boone's Station, Estill County, Kentucky.1,2,3
He served as a scout and a ranger for General George Rogers Clark during the Kentucky campaigns of the Revolutionary war. He is listed on the monument erected to the memory of the heroic defenders of Fort Boonesborough during the great siege of 1778. He was enumerated on the 1810 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Matthew Horn. The census lists his household as three males 10-15, one male 16-25, one male 45 and over, two females under 10, one female 10-15, and one female 45 and over.12 Matthias (Matthew) is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Matthew Horn. The census listed his household as one male 45 and over, one female 10-15, and one female 45 and over.13
The 10 known children of Matthias (Matthew)4 HORN and Susannah "Sulky" HALL were as follows:
In 1812, William opened first Estill county ferry on the KY River near West Irvine that later became known as the White ferry. The ferry remained in use until the turn of the century when the first toll bridge was built.3
Lettie HORN and Daniel Presley SMOTHERS settled Randolph County, Missouri.3
13. Aaron4 HORN (Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1762 Betterton, Kent County, Maryland.2 He married Peggy (--?--).4,15
He settled in what became Madison County, KY, near the old Fort at Booneborough and is believed to have lived there the remainder of his life. Most of his children left the area for points west. Some of his descendants still reside in Davies Co, Ky and in Iowa.3 Aaron was in Fort Boonesborough during the siege of 1778.3
The six known children of Aaron4 HORN and Peggy (--?--) were as follows:
14. William4 HORN (Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born on 16 Jul 1765 Kent County, Maryland.1,2 He married Susannah (--?--) Fayette County, Kentucky.1 He wrote a will on 1 May 1842.16 His will was probated in Sep 1842 Estill County, Kentucky.16
William was the forefather of most of the Horn families that still reside in Estill County, Kentucky. He was also in Fort Boonesborough during the siege of 1778.3 He was enumerated on the 1810 census Estill County, Kentucky, as William HORN. The census lists his household as one male under 10, one male 26-44, two females under 10, and one female 16-25.12 William is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as William Horn Sr. The census listed his household as one male under 10, one male 10-15, one male 45 and over, one female under 10, one female 10-15, one female 16-25, and one female 45 and over.17
Susannah (--?--) was born circa 1774.4 She died after 1850 Estill County, Kentucky.4
The 11 known children of William4 HORN and Susannah (--?--) were as follows:
16. Elizabeth "Betsy"5 DUMFORD (Sarah "Sally"4HORN, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born after 13 Jan 1787. She married Jeremiah BARNETT on 20 Dec 1803 Clark County, Kentucky.18,6 She married Joseph KNOTT after 1824.8 She died in Nov 1832 Estill County, Kentucky.19
Daniel Dumford and Sary Dumford gave consent to their daughter, Elizabeth's, marriage to Jeremiah BARNETT.
Jeremiah BARNETT. He served in the War of 1812. He lived at Peach Tree Estate from 1813 to 1818. This 142-acre plantation is located on the Kentucky River and Clear Creek (south of Irvine) in Estill Co, KY. In is will, he left the plantation to his wife Elizabeth, a slave, Harry, to his son Hiram, and another slave, Mark, to his son Burgoyne. He was born circa 1785.6 He was enumerated on the 1810 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Jeremiah Barnett. The census lists his household as two males under 10, one male 26-44, one female under 10, and one female 16-25.12 Also listed in the 1810 census of Estill Co, KY, was Henry BARNETT (born between 1784-1795). His household was listed as one male 16-25 and one male 16-25. Jeremiah is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Jeremiah Barnett. The census listed his household as one male under 10, two males 10-15, one male 26-44, two females under 10, one female 10-15, and one female 26-44.20 He wrote a will on 20 Aug 1824. He died before Nov 1824 Estill County, Kentucky.6 His will was probated in Nov 1824 Estill County, Kentucky.21 His inventory of estate was settled in Nov 1832 Estill County, Kentucky.
The seven known children of Elizabeth "Betsy"5 DUMFORD and Jeremiah BARNETT were as follows:
He inherited a slave named Mark from his father. He moved to Randolph Co, MO, by 1847. Later he moved to Schuyler Co, MO.
Mary Jane Peters erroneously lists her name as Sarah Elizabeth BARNHOUSE.25 She was enumerated with Albert EATON on the 15 Jun 1870 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as Sarah Eaton. She was listed as age 64, keeping house, born in Kentucky.26
There were no known children of Elizabeth "Betsy"5 DUMFORD and Joseph KNOTT.
17. Savilla (Civilar)5 DUMFORD (Sarah "Sally"4HORN, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) There are about 10 way to spell her name. Savilla is the most common was born circa 1788.5 She married Job CROW, son of Daniel CROW and Anne (--?--), on 3 Jul 1803 Clark County, Kentucky.27,6 Conflicting evidence indicates she and Job CROW were married on 5 Jul 1803 Clark County, Kentucky.28 Conflicting evidence indicates she and Job CROW were married on 7 Jul 1803 Clark County, Kentucky.8,5 She died circa 1830 Estill County, Kentucky.28,5
Job CROW was born circa 1780 Virginia.28,5 He died circa 1847 Estill County, Kentucky.28,5
The three known children of Savilla (Civilar)5 DUMFORD and Job CROW were as follows:
22. Aaron5 DUMFORD (Sarah "Sally"4HORN, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born in 1802 Kentucky.8 He married Cynthia Ann RANDALL.8 He died on 9 Mar 1854.8 Conflicting evidence indicates he died in 1856 Louisiana.8
Cynthia Ann RANDALL was born in 1811 Ohio.8
The eight known children of Aaron5 DUMFORD and Cynthia Ann RANDALL were as follows:
He was a soldier during the Civil War.
25. John5 HORN (Matthias (Matthew)4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born after 1782 Kentucky.2 He was born circa 1795 Kentucky.4 He married Rebekah MEADOWS on 29 Dec 1814 Fayette County, Kentucky.2
Rebekah MEADOWS was born on 18 Jul 1799 Greenbrier County, Virginia.4
The three known children of John5 HORN and Rebekah MEADOWS were as follows:
29. Elijah5 HORN (Matthias (Matthew)4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1795 Estill County, Kentucky.4,29 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born in 1790 Estill County, Kentucky.2 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born in 1800.30 He and Martha "Patsy" EATON obtained a marriage license on 28 Aug 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.30 He married Martha "Patsy" EATON, daughter of Samuel EATON and Frances "Franky" POWELL, on 7 Sep 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.4 He died on 1 Feb 1858 Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa.29 He died on 4 Feb 1858 Davis County, Iowa.4
About 1841, he and his brother, Aaron, and brother-in-law, Albert EATON, to Davis Co, IA, using covered wagon and oxen teams. They settled at Stober Springs in Fabius Township.[CI:141:?3:CI]. Elijah is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Elijah Horn. The census listed his household as one male under 10, one male 16-25, and one female 16-25.31
Martha "Patsy" EATON was born in 1803 Kentucky.4,30 Conflicting evidence indicates she was born in 1807 Clark County, Kentucky.29 She died on 1 Feb 1858 Strober Springs, Davis County, Iowa.4 Conflicting evidence indicates she died on 7 Feb 1858 Davis County, Iowa.29 She is buried Horn Cemetery, near Stober Springs, Davis County, Iowa.29
The 11 known children of Elijah5 HORN and Martha "Patsy" EATON were as follows:
30. Aaron B.5 HORN (Matthias (Matthew)4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born on 12 Jan 1796 Boonesborough, Clark County, Kentucky.29,30 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born on 12 Jan 1797 Madison County, Kentucky.4,3 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born in 1808 Kentucky.2 He married Angeline "Anna" EATON, daughter of Samuel EATON and Frances "Franky" POWELL, on 28 Jan 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.24 Conflicting evidence indicates he and Angeline "Anna" EATON were married on 27 Jan 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.30 Conflicting evidence indicates he and Angeline "Anna" EATON were married on 24 Oct 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.2 He died on 14 Feb 1874 Davis County, Iowa, at age 78.29,4 He is buried Horn Cemetery, Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa.29
About 1841, he and his brother, Elijah, and brother-in-law, Albert EATON, to Davis Co, IA, using covered wagon and oxen teams. They settled at Stober Springs in Fabius Township.[CI:140:?3:CI].
Angeline "Anna" EATON was born in 1796 Clark County, Kentucky.29,30 She was born circa 1810 Madison County, Kentucky.4 She died on 12 Feb 1872 Davis County, Iowa.29 Conflicting evidence indicates she died on 15 Feb 1872 Davis County, Iowa.4,3 Conflicting evidence indicates she died on 15 Sep 1872 Davis County, Iowa.24
The 11 known children of Aaron B.5 HORN and Angeline "Anna" EATON were as follows:
31. Kiziah Jane5 HORN (Matthias (Matthew)4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1797 Fayette County, Kentucky.2 She was born circa 1783 Fayette County, Kentucky.4 She married John MEADOWS on 5 Feb 1812 Estill County, Kentucky.4 She died after 1860 Indiana.4
John MEADOWS was born on 14 Aug 1791 Greenbrier County, Virginia.4 He died circa 1848 Terrell Cemetery, Brown County, Indiana.4
The seven known children of Kiziah Jane5 HORN and John MEADOWS were as follows:
32. Susannah5 HORN (Matthias (Matthew)4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1798 Kentucky.2 She married Jacob Burns MEADOWS on 20 Nov 1815 Fayette County, Kentucky.2 She died circa 1836.4
Jacob Burns MEADOWS was born on 8 Nov 1792.4
The two known children of Susannah5 HORN and Jacob Burns MEADOWS were as follows:
39. Nathanial5 HORN (Aaron4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1800 Madison County, Kentucky.2,3 He married Katherine HAYES on 1 Jan 1825.3
The 11 known children of Nathanial5 HORN and Katherine HAYES were as follows:
40. Martha Patsy5 HORN (Aaron4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1802 Kentucky.15 She married Jeremiah HAINLINE, son of George HENLINE and Hannah DUMFORD, on 18 Jul 1822 Kentucky.15
Jeremiah HAINLINE was born circa 1802 Kentucky.15
The 10 known children of Martha Patsy5 HORN and Jeremiah HAINLINE were as follows:
He enlisted on 16 Jul 1864 and served in Capt William C. Barnes, Company B, 17th Regiment of Kansas Volunteers. He was discharged on 16 Nov 1864.[CI:185:?3:CI].
42. Elizabeth "Betsy"5 HORN (William4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1794 Estill County, Kentucky.2 She married James William INGRAM circa 1817.3 She married William S. WATSON circa 1827.3
The three known children of Elizabeth "Betsy"5 HORN and James William INGRAM were as follows:
The only known child of Elizabeth "Betsy"5 HORN and William S. WATSON was:
45. Aaron5 HORN (William4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1799 Estill County, Kentucky.2 He married Elizabeth BARKER, daughter of William BARKER, on 20 Dec 1818.3 He died before 1866.3
Aaron is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Aaron Horn. The census listed his household as one male under 10, one male 16-25, and one female 16-25.32
Elizabeth BARKER was born circa 1800.3 She died in 1866.3
The nine known children of Aaron5 HORN and Elizabeth BARKER were as follows:
46. Nancy5 HORN (William4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1800 Estill County, Kentucky.2,3 She married John WARNER circa 1818.3
The four known children of Nancy5 HORN and John WARNER were as follows:
47. Charles5 HORN (William4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born in 1804 Fayette County, Kentucky.2 He married Elizabeth WELLS circa 1826.3 He wrote a will on 23 Apr 1850.33 His will was probated in Jul 1850 Estill County, Kentucky.33
Elizabeth WELLS was born circa 1806.3 She died in 1890.3
The seven known children of Charles5 HORN and Elizabeth WELLS were as follows:
He had 24 children, by two wives, over a 50-year span.3
51. Warren5 HORN (William4, Aaron3, Johann Matthias2, Johann Krofft1) was born circa 1814 Estill County, Kentucky.2 He married Cynthia LANCASTER on 25 Nov 1831.3
The nine known children of Warren5 HORN and Cynthia LANCASTER were as follows: