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Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. | Nathaniel S. Devin was born about 1863 in Polk County, Missouri U.S.A. (son of Edward H. Devin and Mary Eliza Jarnagin). Notes:
Census:
1870 Polk Co MO book p 90 w/parents
1880 Polk Co MO book p 142 w/parents
1900
1910 Delaware Co OK ED 61 p 121A
!MARRIAGE: Polk Co MO F-61
Nathaniel married Martha P. Jones on 10 Dec 1885 in Polk County, Missouri U.S.A.. Martha was born about 1863 in Missouri U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]
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| 3. | Martha P. Jones was born about 1863 in Missouri U.S.A.. Notes:
MARRIAGE: Polk Co MO F-61
Census:
1870
1880 Polk Co MO book p 25 w/father
1910 Delaware Co OK ED 61 p 121A; 8 children born, 7 living
Parents: James M. Jones, Sr. & Sarah E. McKnight. He was married 4 times.
First 3 wives are buried in Mt. Gilead: Matilda, Sarah, Admatha as is he;
cannot locate burial site for 4th wife.
Children:
- Eugene James Devin was born on 14 May 1896 in Indian Territory; died on 14 May 1979 in Henryetta, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, U. S. A..
- Unie O. Devin was born about 1899 in Oklahoma U.S.A..
- Robert L. Devin was born about 1901 in Oklahoma U.S.A..
- 1. Paul J. Devin was born about 1908 in Oklahoma U.S.A..
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Generation: 3
| 4. | Edward H. Devin was born on 10 Jan 1830 in Lincoln County, Tennessee U.S.A. (son of William Robert Devin and Rebecca Oliver); died after 1880. Notes:
Census:
1850 Polk Co MO book p 47 (living w/John Jarnagin family)
1860 [possibly in California at this time]
1870 Polk Co MO book p 90
1880 Polk Co MO book p 142 Marion Twp
MARRIAGE: Polk Co MO A-338
MILITARY: Union: Pvt Co D, 26 Mo EM
Per History of Polk Co MO (Biographical Appendix):
Was reared to farm labor, and received a limited education in the old subscription schools. He remained at home until he married. After marriage Mr. Devin settled on his present property, and here he has since remained. he is the owner of 200 acres, and, although he commenced life with little means, he is now in very comfortable circumstances. In 1856, he moved to California, mined for some time, also handled stock, and returned home in 1858. He is a Democrat n politics, is a Mason, and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Edward married Mary Eliza Jarnagin on 09 Feb 1853 in Polk County, Missouri U.S.A.. Mary was born on 16 Mar 1837 in Tennessee U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]
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| 5. | Mary Eliza Jarnagin was born on 16 Mar 1837 in Tennessee U.S.A.. Notes:
Census:
1850 Polk Co MO book p 47
Possibly born in Knox Co TN
MARRIAGE: Polk Co MO A-338
Notes:
Married by J. P. Rose.
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Generation: 4
| 8. | William Robert Devin was born on 3 Aug 1800 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. (son of William Devin, Jr. and Martha Mitchell); died in 1876 in Polk County, Missouri U.S.A.. Notes:
Census:
1840 Polk Co MO p 159; Males: 1-1-0-2-0-1; Females: 2-2-1-2-0-1
1850 Polk Co MO book p 62
1860 Polk Co MO book p 8
Lincoln Co TN Deeds: Sold 88 acres to A. T. Oliver 20 Jan 1834.
Died in 1862: per Hist. of Hickory, Polk, Cedar, Dade & Barton Cos, MO
SLC 977.87 H2h (listing for Richard Beck) This may be questionable as there
are court documents which indicate he was alive in 1869. Another source said
he died in 1876...not documented. Have copy of a letter he wrote in Mar 1863
when he was a member of the Missouri State Legislature. DOD certainly not in
1862.
In Polk Co MO he held the office of County Treasurer; was collector a term; was
representative a term; & County Judge for a number of years. He was a Democrat and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Kept store in Bolivar MO for 14 years. He was Justice of the Peace in 1849 when he married Clayton S. Devin and Nancy Rebecca Williams.
William Robert Devin was one of the first settlers in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri along with his brother Clayton Devin. Moved from Tennessee to Missouri in 1834 per History of Hickory, Polk, Cedar, Dade, and Barton Counties, Missouri 1889, page 637.
William married Rebecca Oliver about 1820 in Tennessee U.S.A.. Rebecca was born about 1802 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died about 1881. [Group Sheet]
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| 9. | Rebecca Oliver was born about 1802 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died about 1881. Notes:
Census:
1850 Polk Co MO book p 62
1860 Polk Co MO book p 8
1870
1880 Polk Co MO book p 141......
Believe sister is Matilda Oliver who married Elijah Williams.
Children:
- Marion Green Devin was born in Jan 1821 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died on 26 Feb 1903 in Sutter Creek, Amador, California U.S.A..
- Sarah Frazier Devin was born between 1822 and 1823 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died in 1907 in Missouri U.S.A..
- John Oliver Devin was born on 26 Dec 1823 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died on 22 Dec 1873 in Sacramento, California U.S.A..
- Matilda J. Devin was born on 21 Oct 1825 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died on 28 May 1866 in Polk County, Missouri U.S.A..
- 4. Edward H. Devin was born on 10 Jan 1830 in Lincoln County, Tennessee U.S.A.; died after 1880.
- Narcissus E. Devin was born about 1832 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died on 30 Aug 1874 in St. Clair County, Missouri U.S.A..
- Martha A. Devin was born in Oct 1832 in Missouri U.S.A.; died after 1910.
- Mary R. Devin was born on 05 Mar 1836 in Missouri U.S.A.; died on 11 Jul 1910 in St. Clair County, Missouri U.S.A..
- William Alvin Devin was born about 1835 in Missouri U.S.A.; died on 15 Jul 1856 in California U.S.A..
- Rebecca B. Devin was born about 1837 in Missouri U.S.A..
- Eliza Devin was born about 1838 in Missouri U.S.A..
- James C. Devin was born in Jul 1843 in Missouri U.S.A.; died about 13 Jul 1911.
- Mitchell S. Devin was born about 1845 in Missouri U.S.A..
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