FLETCHER
Parents
FLETCHER {M} = Elizabeth MILES1 {F}
Elizabeth MILES:
Alias Bets MILES
Born BET 1785 AND 1787
3. Elias ARNETT (David ) was born about 1780. He died after 1825.
Elias does not appear in the 1810 Knox Co. census. His wife Elizabeth is living alone with their three Arnett children. It is not known why Elias was absent that year or where he was.
1810 Knox Co., KY census:
Elizabeth Arnett- 2 males under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female under 10
From 1811 to 1822 David Arnett paid taxes for a male over the age of 21. This may have been for his son Elias. Elias and his family are in the 1820 Harlan census. After 1820 Elias disappears and no more record of him can be found. He probably died between 1825-30 or else moved away, leaving behind his family.
1820 Harlan Co., KY census:
Elias Arnett- 1 male 26-45, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 10-16, 2 males under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female under 10
In about 1830 a woman named Elizabeth Fletcher showed up in Floyd Co., Kentucky (where Elias' brothers Stephen and Reuben had previously moved to). Stephen and Reuben Arnett helped Elizabeth Fletcher obtain land in Floyd Co. in 1830. She had five children with her in the 1830 census. Four of them (James, Mary "Polly", Celia, and Kelsey Nelson) also used the name Fletcher. But one of Elizabeth Fletcher's daughters, Susannah, went by the last name Miles. Susannah stated on her marriage license that she had no natural father.
Local legends in Floyd Co. indicate that there were originally three Arnett brothers who came to Floyd Co. Two of these brothers were Stephen and Reuben. Was the third Elias? All of Elizabeth Fletcher's children were told they were really Arnetts, even though they went by the name of their stepfather Fletcher. Local legend also indicates that Elizabeth Fletcher's maiden name was originally Miles.
1830 Floyd census:
Elizabeth Fletcher- 1 male 15-20, 1 male under 5, 1 female 40-49, 1 female 15-20, 2 females 5-10
It is my (DH) belief that Elizabeth Fletcher was really Elizabeth Miles (the widow of Elias Arnett). She apparently left her older 3 children (Elias, Telitha, and Barnett) behind in Harlan Co. with relatives, when she moved first to Tennessee and then to Floyd Co. Elizabeth either re-married to a Fletcher when Elias Arnett died, or she assumed the name Fletcher for some reason. Her younger five children were probably all really the children of Elias Arnett, with the possible exception of Susannah Miles.
Elias married Elizabeth MILES. Elizabeth was born 1785/1787. She died after 1870 in Magoffin County, Kentucky and was buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
BURIAL: Elizabeth is buried next to her son, Kelse Nelson Fletcher in Magoffin Co Kentucky.
Elias and Elizabeth had the following children:
+ 13 M i Elias ARNETT Jr. was born 17 Dec 1803 and died 14 Aug 1869.
+ 14 F ii Telitha Letty ARNETT was born 1806 and died.
+ 15 M iii Barnett ARNETT was born 6 Mar 1809 and died May 1895.
+ 16 F iv Polly FLETCHER was born 2 Oct 1812 and died after 1843.
+ 17 F v Susannah MILES was born 1820.
18 F vi Celia FLETCHER was born 1823.
Celia married Julius MEDLEY.
19 M vii Kelse N. FLETCHER was born 1825.
Kelse married Malinda ARNETT.
Children
Polly FLETCHER {F}
Susannah (Arnett) MILES {F} = David D SALYER2 {M} > Family
Married 6 April 1837, Floyd Co, KY3
Susannah (Arnett) MILES:
Born ABT 1820
FHC lists Susannah's last name as MILES.
David D SALYER:
Born 10 January 1817, Copper Creek, Nicklesville, Scott Co, VA
Died 5 January 1890, Fredville, Magoffin Co, KY
Buried Fredville, KY, Harper, Magoffin Co, KY at an Allen Cemetery4
Occupation: Industrious Farmer
Jennifer Irene Dredfulwater (greenbean74401@yahoo.com) in Muskogee, OK writes that her 4th gr/grandfather was David D. Salyer who married Susanna “Susa” Fletcher Arnett Miles. Their son, Isaiah “Zer” Salyer married Polly Ann Carpenter and their son Gus Salyer was born in 1892 in KY.
David D. Salyer b. 1817 d. 1880 was buried in the Allen Cemetery at Fredville here in Magoffin County. He was the son of William M. Salyer b. 1776 d. 1854 and his first wife, Nancy Raney. William M. m. 2nd to Dorcas Patton in 1843.
David D. married on 6 Apr 1837 Floyd Co. KY to Susanna Miles, a daughter of Elizabeth Miles. Some descendants claim she was an Arnett.
The David Salyer family is found in the 1850 Floyd Co. KY census and in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 census records of Magoffin County.
In 1880, Isaiah Salyer is given as head of household but his parents; David Salyer age 63 and Susan age 60 are listed in the household. Isaiah is age 22 and his wife Polly is age 20. They have children Cora Salyer age 5, Gholson Salyer age 2, and Catherine Salyer age 7 months.
There is no 1890 extant census for Magoffin County so if your grandfather Gus Salyer was born in 1892 in Kentucky he was probably born here in Magoffin. I don’t find Isaiah in the 1900 or later census records of Magoffin and birth records did not materialize until 1911.
William M. Salyer was a son of Isaiah Salyer, Sr. b. 1752 and d. 2 Dec 1818. His wife was Mary -?- b. in Russell Co. VA.
David Salyer has a number of descendants in the southeast portion of the county and is buried on a hill near where he lived. One of his descendants, Connie Wireman, has been searching for the burial site of his wife, Susannah (Arnett/Miles). Was she buried beside her husband or did she travel west with her son Isaiah’s family?
Burial: The cemetery is located in the David Quadrangle, about 200 ft. above Hade Allen Cemetery, 1/8 mi. north of the Fredville post office on Hwy. 7. This cemetery is also known as the Bailey Cemetery. Laurie McKenzie visited David's grave on Labor Day, 1998.
Census Date: 1860
Census Place: Licking Station Post Office, Magoffin Co, KY
David Salyer, age 43, farmer, $1600 value of real estate, $400 value of personal estate, cannot read or write;
Susannah, his wife, age 38, cook, cannot read or write;
Delana, f, age 11;
Kelsey, m, age 9, attended school within the year;
Hayden, m, age 6, attended school within the year;
Isaiah, m, age 3;
Farelender, m, 2 months.
Also in the household are:
Rebecca Row, f, age 10;
Polly Caudell, f, age 38, domestic, cannot read or write.
Census Date: 1850
Census Place: Floyd Co, KY
Household and family #494:
David Salyers, 31, M, Farmer, Value of real estate = $800;
Susan Salyers, 30, F;
Calvin Salyers, 11, M;
Lurany Salyers, 6, F;
Samuel Salyers, 4, M;
Delany Salyers, 2, F.
All members of the family were born in Kentucky.
Census Date: 1840
Census Place: Floyd Co, KY
Page 266 of microfilm:
Salyer, David 1male born between 1836/1840; 1 male born between 1810/1820; 1 female born between 1820/1825 The young male is son Calvin.
Misc. event Type: Deed
Misc. event Date: 14 NOV 1868
Misc. event Place: Magoffin Co, KY
Magoffin County Kentucky: Book 2 - p 106:
This Indenture made and entered into this November the 14th 1868 by and between David Salyer of the first part and Nelson Salyer of the second part both of this County of Magoffin State of Ky witnesseth that the party of the First part doth this day bargan (sic) sell and Convey and by those presents do bargan (sic) sell and Convey unto Nelson Salyer the party of the 2nd part A certin (sic) tract or parcel of land Lying in the County of Magoffin State of Kentucky for the consideration of $800.00 dollars in hand paid bounded as follows: on big whitely creek to wit Beginning on the end of the point Known by the name of the half way point thence running Squear (sic) across Said big whitly (sic) creek to the top of the Ridge on Each side thence Running up each Ridge to to the Floyd County Line so as to include all of big whitly (sic) creek from the Beginning and Containing 800 acres it being The Same more or less to have and to hold the above named Tract or parcel of Land unto the party of the 2nd part his heirs Executors Administrators for ever in the party of The first part doth forever Warrant and defend the Title unto the party of the Second part free from the Claim or Claims of all persons Claiming by through or under him and from the claim or claims of any other persons the above named Nelson Salyer is to be Excluded from ever being the heir of the above named party of the first part to take the above tract of Land and is excluded from being heir to the party of the first part now and for ever This is intended to be a quick claim deed. November the 14th 1868
David Salyer
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
Magoffin County Court Clerk's office
I Wallis Baley (sic) clerk in and for the county Court aforesaid to Certify That the foregoing deed of conveyance from David Salyer to Nelson Salyer was produced to me in my office on the 23rd day of November 1868 and was Acknowledged by the Grantor to be his act and said Seal for the purpose there ever mentioned and those upon the said deed together with the certificate both being duly Attested to done in my office
Given under my hand this 3rd day of November 1869
Wallis Baley (sic) CMCC
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NOTE: This is a transaction between Nelson and his father, David
Misc. event Type: Deed
Misc. event Date: 25 DEC 1875
Misc. event Place: Magoffin Co, KY
Magoffin County Kentucky: Book 3 - p 371:
This Indenture made and entered into this Dec 25th 1875 By and between Nelson Salyer of the first part and David Salyer of the second part both of the County of Magoffin and State of Kenty Witnesseth that the party of the first part in consideration of the sum of five hundred Dollars in hand paid the receipt where of is here by acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these presents do convey and confirm unto the partf of the second his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land Lying in the County of Magoffin and State of Kentucky and describe as follows viz situated on Big whitley creek Beginning on the end of the half way point square across the creek to the top of the hill and thence right up said ridge to Floyd County Line to the ridge between whitley and Long Creek down said ridge to the beginning Continuing Eight hundred acres be the same more or less to have and to hold Said property with its appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Grantee his heirs and assigns forever and the said party of the first part doth further Covenant with the said party of the second part that he will warrant and defend the title so conveyed free from himself his heirs and all persons claiming by through or under him forever to which the party of the first part hath set his hand and consigned his seal to be fixed day and date above written.
Nelson Salyer
State of Kentucky
Magoffin County
I B. F. Howard clerk of the County Court for the County and state aforesaid do certify that the foregoing deed of Conveyance from Nelson Salyer to David Salyer was on 15th day of Feb 1876 produced to me in said County and acknowledged before me by Nelson Salyer party thereto to be his act and deed and Lodge for record where upon the same together with this certificate that has been duly admitted to record in my office given under my hand this 15th day Feby 1876
B. F. Howard C.M.C.C.
By, B. W. Higgins D.C.
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NOTE: Nelson and his father David Salyer traded land often.
Misc. event Type: Deed
Misc. event Date: 23 FEB 1876
Misc. event Place: Magoffin Co, KY
Magoffin County Kentucky: Book 3 - p 381:
This Indenture made this 23th day Feb 1876 between David Salyer of the first part and Elizabeth Salyer of the second part all of the county of Magoffin and State of Kentucky witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred Dollars in hand paid the receipt whereof is hearby (sic) acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Magoffin and the state aforesaid and described as follows Viz Situated on big whitely creek a branch of Licking River Bounded as described beginning on a point known as the half way point thence Square across the creek to the right to the top of the main ridge up said ridge to the Floyd County line same line to the ridge between said creek and Long creek down said ridge to the beginning containing 800 acres of the same more or less to have and to hold said property with its appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Grantee her heirs and assigns forever and the said party of the first part doth further Covenant with the said Elizabeth Salyer the said party of the second that he will warrant and defend the title so conveyed free from himself his heirs and assigns forever and all persons claiming by through and under him the testimony thereof the party of the first part hereunto subscribed his name the day and date above written.
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David x Salyer
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NOTE: This transaction is between David Salyer and his daughter-in-law - Nelson's wife.
Celia FLETCHER {F}
Kelse Nelson FLETCHER {M} = Malinda ARNETT {F} > Family
Kelse Nelson FLETCHER:
Malinda ARNETT:
Sources
1 : "David Hoskins, http://users.ev1.net/~dhoskins (His website)"
2 : "MCHS, 1840 U.S. Census: Floyd Co, KY"; Page Page 266 microfilm; page 18 MCHS publication
2a: "1860 U.S. Census, Magoffin Co., KY"; Primary evidence
Page 8, line 36 to 40 and page 9, line 1 - 4; Assistant Marshal - William Salyer, enumerated 14 June 1860.
3 : "Jillson, Willard Rouse, Dr"; Page p 193
4 : "Magoffin County Historical Society, Magoffin Co., KY Cemeter"; Page P. 34
Superscripted numbers are references to source citations at the bottom of this page.
{M} = Male; {F} = Female.
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