Nelson JOSEPH {M} = Elizabeth OWENS {F}

Married BEF 1855

Nelson JOSEPH:

Born ABT 1832
Died BEF 1864
Little is known about Nelson. It is believed he died young. From records compiled by Jean Adams of Hutchinson, Kansas about the Johnson M Adams family and from Len Marshall, grandson of Polly Joseph Risner, we believe the children listed to be correct.
Death: His exact death date is unknown but court records of October 1864 indicate that he predeceased his father.


Elizabeth OWENS:

Alias Betty OWENS
Elizabeth Owens Joseph was in the group that went west with the Rev. Johnson M. Adams. She married Rev. Adams on 20 Feb 1863. The youngest child, Josephine Joseph was taken with her to Barber Co., Kansas. The oldest child Polly was raised by relatives and married Lark Risner on 4 Nov 1868.

Polly JOSEPH {F} = Lark RISNER {M} > Family

Married 4 November 1868, Magoffin Co, KY

Polly JOSEPH:

Born 1855
Polly Joseph is believed to be the daughter of Nelson Joseph and Elizabeth Owens.

Solomon JOSEPH {M}

Born 1857
Died 12 August 1858

Josephine JOSEPH {F} = William W FARMER {M} > Family

Married 15 July 1877, Barber Co, KS

Josephine JOSEPH:

Born 20 June 1861