Puzzle pieces in early Maryland, Virginia and Tennessee
Does not include the early New England or Pittsylvania, Virginia Wadleys
Previous revision – 1 January 2013; this revision 5 February 2016 – J.R. Murphy – planetmurphy.org.
This Chapter covers the following Wadlows:
First generation Maryland immigrant is possibly William Wadlow “I” – various spellings (ca1715/1720 to >1768?) of Baltimore County, Maryland. He is mentioned in 1742 and 1754 and probably in 1768. Little information exists to estimate his birth date. Wife’s name and children have not been found. Timing and rarity of surname suggests he could be the father of the following Maryland children (I through IV). Please consider these arrangements very speculative:
I. Francis Wadlow/Wodley – only one record found
II. Samuel Wadlow/Wodley (born ca1740/50 to 1820+) remained in Maryland. Wife’s name is unknown and children:
1. Solomon Wadlow “I” (~1765/75 to 1848).
2. John Wadlow (~1770’s to 1830+). May or may not be progenitor to Carroll County, Maryland Wadlows.
3. Elizabeth Wadlow (~1763 to ?) + Peter Clark
4. Hannah Wadley (24 August 1787)
Undefined: (1) Elinor Wadlow (~1795 to 1876) married Matthew Hunt, (2) Nancy Wadlow married Isaiah Pearce on 6 December 1820 Baltimore County, (3) Temperence Wadlow married Adam Dick on 7 February 1818 Baltimore County; (4) Alley Wadly married Joseph Miller on 11 September 1818 Baltimore County.
III. John Wadlow (~1751 to 1812?) married 1st to Ruth Tower (1756 to ~1790) and 2nd to Mary Arnold; lived in Maryland and Washington County, Virginia. Children with Ruth Tower are 1 – 4, and Mary Arnold (5 - 13):
1. Moses Wadlow (1771 to 1837) + Jane Wright. Went to Philadelphia.
2. Francis Wadley (1776 to 1850+)
3. daughter, name unknown (*~1777/83 to ?)
4. (possibly) Robert Wadley (~1778 to 1860) + Comfort Baynes
5. John Wesley Wadlow (1797 to 1880) married 1st to Mary Hasting and 2nd to Mary Ann Lethco.
6. William W. Wadlow (1802 to 1852) + Nancy Bishop
7. Charles W. Wadlow (1804 to 1863) + Margaret Brown
8. Elijah Dickey Wadlow (1807 to 1874) married 1st Rebecca Ann Brooks and 2nd Nancy Emeline Brawley
9. David A. Wadlow (twin 1812 to >1880) married 1st to Elizabeth __ and 2nd to Mary E. __.
10. Elisha Wadlow (twin 1812 to 1864) + Nancy Piles
11 – 13. Three daughters with names not known.
IV. (speculative) William Wadlow “II” and (possibly) wife Rachel Love. Very obscure individual not understood. Maryland and (probably) Washington County, Virginia
1. (possibly) Nancy Wadlow/Wadlaw (1778 to ~1840) + William Hogan
2. (possibly) son, name unknown
Introduction:
Wadlows and Wadleys have been found in early Maryland. The rest of the chapter details these findings and their migrations into southwest Virginia and Tennessee. They intersect and mix with another William Wadlow/Wadley line moving in from Pittsylvania County, Virginia. This adds much confusion. The surnames Wadlow and Wadley appear interchangeable, and this is not understood. The phonetic spellings of Wodley, Wodly, Wodloe, and Wadle are sometimes encountered. Not reviewed were possible spellings of Waddle, Wade, and Waddell. A Wardlaw family did live in 1752-1761 Augusta County, Virginia; but nothing exists to link with these people.
Isolated Earlier Maryland Record for Wadloe
1660 January 21 - Maryland Provincial Court Proceedings (abstracted with spelling improvements): Sayth Thomas Southerne......indentured...for about seven years...when he came to Yorke River, Mr. George Johnson...sold him to one Mr. Wadlow for seven years and...to serve him (an additional year)...to teach him the trade of a cooper...that William Herslye...carrying Thomas Southerne home to his Master howse, his Mistres asked him whether or not he say before his Master Wadloe that he had three crops to serve....
Proceedings of the Maryland Provincial Court, 1658-1662, Volume 41, page 436, courtesy of Marilyn Wilkey, email of 15 November 2007
Originally, this writer couldn’t find a Yorke River in Maryland, but this isn’t so. In the 1600’s, Kent County, Maryland had a Yorke River, presumably now under a different name. We are never told the first name of Master Wadloe and one might wonder if he connects with the early New England Wadley/Wadleigh/Wadlows.
1st Generation - William Wadlow (Wodlo, Wodloe) “I” (ca1717 to 1768?)
Baltimore County, Maryland
Little is known about William Wadlow “I” and he is most difficult to estimate his birth date. For speculation sake, if he was age 25 in 1742 (his 1st record), an estimated birth date of 1717 could be made. Name of his wife and children are not known. A will or estate administration needs to be found which might give us more information.
1742 - Baltimore County, Maryland: “Unpatented” land, named “Wodloes Good Luck” - “This is to certify that I have laid out for Wm. Wodlo of the said county, a tract of land. Being part of the lands reserved in the county for his Lordship __. Beginning at a bounded white oak standing in Francis Freeman’s Giving Line, about 16 spikes for the said Francis bounded tree and running thence south 71 degrees, west 180 spikes, south 19 degrees, east ninety spikes, north 71 degrees, east 180 pikes, and thence by a straight line to the beginning, contained said out for 100 acres more or less to be held of the Manor of Baltimore by the Name of Wodle’s Good Luck. (Dated) 12 July 1742. (Signed) _?_ (name). Reserved 31 October 1743.
1746 - Baltimore County: Will of Rowland Vine was witnessed by William Wadlow, with will written on 27 February 1746 and probated 29 December 1746.
(Family Tree Maker’s Family Archives, Genealogical Records; Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #206)
1754 October 11 - Baltimore County: Conveyance of Sundry Property, Land Records, Certificate #1770: William Wadlo to William Dallum. Maryland, know all men by these presents that I, Willm. Wadlo of Baltimore County and Province aforesaid for and consideration of Willm. Dallam of said County and Province paying on my account to Walter Ashmore the quantity of 400 pounds of Tobacco and five shillings six pence currency money; and also for __ consideration of six pence currency money; and also for __ consideration of a debt due to the said Wilm. Dallam of 880 and half pounds of Tobacco and three pounds nineteen shillings and three pence currency money and four pounds seven shillings and __. Hereby sell and part unto the said Willm. Dallam my Plantation which I do now live on and all my crop of corn and tobacco which I have made when the said Plantation this foresaid year with two cows and calves, one gelding, one mave(?) and frying pan, one bed, a Boister (Poster?), 2 pillows and 2 blankets, 2 spinning wheels, a fluke...(hard to read)...two pair of harms, one flax brake and do...(hard to read)...unto the said William Dallam his...(hard to read)...assign from any __ or persons claims whatsoever, this witness my had and seal this seventh day of October 1754: Anno Dom: One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Four. (Signed) Willm “x” Wadlo. In the presence of Wm. Bell, Ignath Davis. Registered Baltimore County 11 October 1754....Wm. Wadlow acknowledged the within instrument of...(hard to read)...premises to be the rights, and estate of Wm Dallam, his heirs ___. Recorded 20 October 1754 by P.B. Boyer, Clerk of Baltimore County Court.
(Baltimore Land Records, B.B. No. #1, folio 315; microfilm roll 116, section #1)
1768 – Baltimore County, Maryland: Signers for the Removal of the County Seat to Baltimore Town: “William ("x") Wodley”
(From “Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774,” Henry C. Peden, Jr., 2000.)
Comment: The 1768 entry for William Wodley could be either senior or junior but more likely senior.
Possible Children of William Wadlow (Wodloe)
Second Generation?
(I). Francis Wadlow/Wodley
1773 – Baltimore County: List of Taxables taken in Mine Run Hundred, by George Lytle, Constable, 1773: “Francis Wodley,” “Samuel Wodley,” “John Woldley.”
(From “Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774,” Henry C. Peden, Jr., 2000.)
Nothing more is known about this Francis Wadlow/Wodley. Further entries for Francis Wadlow belong to Francis, son of John Wadley (1751 – 1812?) + Ruth Tower.
(II). Samuel Waldow/Wodley (born ca1740/50 to 1820+) remained in Maryland. His wife’s name is not known and children are speculative.
1773 – Baltimore County: List of Taxables taken in Mine Run Hundred, by George Lytle, Constable, 1773: “Francis Wodley,” “Samuel Wodley,” “John Woldley.”
(From “Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774,” Henry C. Peden, Jr., 2000.)
1778 - Baltimore County and/or Baltimore City – Samuel Wadlow, Oath of Allegiance a-1/24.
(From Family Tree Maker’s Family Archives, CD #133, Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots 1775-1783)
1781 - St. Paul’s Parish, Baltimore City: Elizabeth Wadley married Peter Clark on 4 July 1781, License issued 3 July 1781. Elizabeth’s father is possibly Samuel Wadlow, but this is not certain.
(Volume 1, page 38)
1783 - Maryland Tax List:
Saml. Wadlow, Mine Run Hundred, Baltimore County: 3 horses, 2 cattle, value 2.2; Value of other property 6; total amount 28.1. House rent – 7; value – 12; Number of white males – 1; Number of inhabitants 4. Also on the same Mine Run Hundred tax list is Jno. Wadlow.
(From Maryland Tax List 1783 – Baltimore County, Historic Publications – from the Collection of the Maryland Historical Society, 1970.)
Comment: One source indicates Mine Run Hundred was in north-central Baltimore County and another in the extreme northeast corner of the present-day county against York County, Pennsylvania and Harford County, Maryland.
1787 – Baltimore County: Birth of Hannah Wadley, daughter of Samuel and __ Wadley was recorded at St. James of My Lady’s Manor Parish of Manor, Baltimore County, Maryland: Birth date for Hannah Wadley is 24 August 1787. This church is near Monkton and Old York Roads and near the Baltimore and Harford County line.
(From “Church Records of Maryland and Delaware 1600’s – 1800’s, CD 178 Family Tree Maker)
1810 - Census of Mine Run Hundred, Baltimore County, Maryland
Samuel Wadlow, Mine Run Hundred, 00101-12111, page 543:
1 female 0-<10; (born 1800-1810)
2 females 10-<16, born 1794-1800)
1 male + 1 female 16-<26; (born 1784-1796)
1 female 26-<45; (born 1765-1784)
1 male + 1 female 45+ (birth before 1765).
1820 – U.S. Census of Baltimore County, Maryland
Samuel Wadlow, Baltimore County, District 5, page 45: 1 female 0-<10; 2 males + 1 female 10-<16; 2 females 26-<45; 1 male + 1 female 45+. (Lists suggests grandchildren with their mother, a daughter of Samuel)
Possible Children of Samuel Wadlow include:
(1) Elizabeth Wadlow/Wadley married 3 July 1781 at St. Paul’s Parish, Baltimore City to Peter Clark, with licensed issued 3 July 1781. Elizabeth’s father is possibly Samuel Wadlow, but this is not certain.
(Volume 1, page 38)
(2). Hannah Wadley (24 August 1787)
Birth of Hannah Wadley, daughter of Samuel and __ Wadley was recorded at St. James of My Lady’s Manor Parish of Manor, Baltimore County, Maryland: Birth date for Hannah Wadley is 24 August 1787.
(3). (possibly) Elinor Wadlow (~1795 to 17 February 1876)
Kay Hunt found an Elinor Wadlow (born ~1795 Maryland to 17 February 1876 tombstone in Maryland Line Cemetery, Maryland Line, Md) married on 22 December 1815 Baltimore County to Matthew Hunt in Baltimore County. She says Elinor Wadlow could be a daughter of Samuel Wadlow. (email courtesy Kay L. Hunt, 16 July 2009)
Tax lists show Samuel had 2 females born 1794 to 1800 and rules out his son John Wadlow who had his first daughter born 1800 to 1810.
(4) Solomon Wadlow “I” (~1765/75 to 1848)
1798 – Baltimore County - Upper Gunpowder Hundred and Mine Run Hundred:
Norris, Abraham, 190 acres; occupant – Solomon Wadley. Dwelling house, log, old, indiff 15x20; stable, log 10x15; adjacent Samuel Hughes, James Hughes.
(from “Carroll and Baltimore County 1798 Direct Tax,” by George J. Horvath, Jr. 1986.
1804 – Mine Run Hundred, Baltimore County: Tax Assessment named “Solomon Wadlove Ld Office” for 12.7.6 pounds. “L” is ended with a raised “d” suggesting an abbreviation, not understood. No other Wadlow/Wadleys are named and all listings are grouped into A’s, B’s, C’s, etc, rather than alphabetically.
1804 Tax Assessment, Baltimore County, Maryland, by Michael A. Ports, 2013, page 148.
1805 – Baltimore County Land Grants: Solomon Wadlow, 1805, 16.5 acres #566 and a second 16.5 acres
(Liber IC#Q 566 and Liber IC#P 694.)
1808 April 13 – Baltimore County: Burial of Francis Solomon Wadley was recorded at St. James of My Lady’s Manor of Manor, Baltimore County, Maryland. Age 2 years and 3 months.
1808 - Harford County Land Grant: Solomon Wadley, 1808, named “Not So Much,” 2 acres, Certificate 361
1810 - U.S. Census of Harford County, Maryland
Solomon Wadlow, page 131:
3 males + 1 female 0-<10; (born 1800 to 1810)
1 male + 2 females 10-<16; (born 1794-1800)
1 male + 1 female 26-<45 (birth 1765-1784).
1820 - U.S. Census of Harford County, 5th District, Maryland, page 71:
Solomon Wadlow: 2 males 10-<16; 1 male 16-<18; 1 male + 3 females 16-<26; 1 male + 1 female 45+
1848 - Harford County: Solomon Wadlow filed a will – details not seen.
(TSB-6-165; From Index to the Wills of Harford County, Maryland 1774-1960, Edited by Joan Hume, Magna Carta Book Company, Baltimore, 1970)
Children of Solomon Wadlow “I” (1765/75 to 1848) include (i) to (ii):
(i) Solomon F. Wadlow (~1813 to
27 April 1876) + wife Mary __.
1830 - U.S. Census of Harford County, Dublin District; page 387: Solomon
Wadlow: 2
males + 3 females 20-<30; 1 male + 1 female 50-<60.
1850 - U.S. Census of 1st District, Harford County, Maryland:
Solomon F. Wadlow, 36, farmer, born Maryland; Mary Wadlow, 40, Maryland; Elizabeth Wadlow, 38, Maryland; Mary Rigdon 15 Maryland. (Page 69)
1876 April 27 – Harford County, Maryland: Solomon F. Wadlow, died 27 April 1876, age 63 years (~1813) and is buried Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery of Rock Springs, Harford County.
(ii). Philemon Wadlow (1817 to 21 November 1882 and buried at Christ Church Cemetery, Forest Hill, Harford County. Philemon married 1st to Ann __ and 2nd to Elizabeth __. Their only child was adopted – Isaac Berkins.
1850 U.S. Census of District 1, Harford County, Maryland: Philomon Wadlow 36, farmer, Maryland; Ann Wadlow 32, Maryland; Isaac Brukins 7 Maryland (1st District, Harford County (Page 5).
1860 U.S. Census of York County, Pennsylvania: Philomon? Wadweigh 45 Maryland, retired farmer; Elizabeth Wadweigh 42 Maryland; Isaac Berkins 15 Maryland
1870 U.S. Census of Harford County, Maryland: Philman Wadlow 53, farmer Maryland; Elizabeth Wadlow 56 Maryland, Isaac Berkins 24 Maryland.
1880 U.S. Census of Belair, Harford County, Maryland; Philemon Wadlow 64 farming Maryland; Elizabeth Wadlow 68 Maryland; Isaac Berkins, 33 Maryland, adopted.
(5). (possibly) John Wadlow “I” (1770/80 to >1830) is the son of Samuel Wadlow. John “I” may or may not be the progenitor of the Carroll County, Maryland Wadlows with a son named John Wadlow “II.” Their line will be placed here until better evidence changes the line-up.
1790 - U.S. Census of Patapsco Lower Hundred, Baltimore County: There are two to consider - (1) John Wodle, (2) John Wodly (one page from Wm. Widley)
John Wodly, 1 free white male 16+; 3 free white males under age of 16; 2 free white females. (same data except surname is spelled different.) One page from William Widley.
John Wodle, 1 free white male 16+, 3 free white males under age of 16, 2 free white females
1800 – U.S. Census of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland; John Wadly - 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16; 1 male and 1 female 16-26, 1 male and 1 female 26-45. (oldest members born between 1755-1774)
1810 – U.S. Census of Baltimore City Ward -?, Baltimore County: John Wadlow - 3 males and 2 females 0-10; 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male and 1 female 26-45. (Oldest members born between 1765-1784)
1830 - U.S. Census of Baltimore County, Maryland: John Wadlow, Baltimore City (Independent City) Ward 12: 1 male 20<30; 1 male 40-<50; 1 male + 1 female 50-<60. (Oldest male’s birth is between 1770-1780.)
(i) John Wadlow “II” (~1803/06 to 10 September 1854 and buried Wesley Chapel, Methodist Episcopal Church, Carroll County, Maryland) is probably the grandson of Samuel Wadlow. John “II” married Jemima Wadley (~1806 to 8 April 1872). He was a saddle maker and Trustee of the Academy at Freedom in 1841. Their children are:
(a). John Oliver Wadlow (6 March 1831 to >1888=). A Register of Wills and co-owner of J. Wadlow and Sons, Merchants of the Village of Freedom
(b). Ann S. Wadlow (~1832 to ?)
(c). George N. Wadlow (~1835 to 19 October 1866)
(d) Ellen Wadlow (~1834 to 15 September 1854 and buried at Wesley Chapel, Eldersbury, Carroll Co.)
(e). Mary E. Wadlow (~1834 to 23 July 1885 and buried at Wesley Chapel). Postmistress of Freedom, Carroll County.
(f). Richard H. Wadlow (~1838 to ~1915 and buried at Wesley Free Cemetery)
(g). Joseph E. Wadlow
(h). Marcella G. Wadlow (~1849 to 11 June 1912 buried at Wesley Free Cemetery
(i). Josephine V. Wadlow, “daughter of John and Jemima Wadlow,” buried at Wesley Chapel.
Sources: “Scharf’s History of Western Marhyland,” by J. Thomas Scaarf, 1882
“Carroll County Newspaper Abstracts 1831-1846,” by Marlene Bates and Martha Reamy, 1988
“Carroll County Cemeteries,” Volumes 1 and 2, Carroll County Genealogical Society, 1989.
Census Records for John Wadlow (~1803/06 to 1854)
1830 - U.S. Census of Baltimore County, Maryland: John Wadlow, Baltimore County, 6th Collection District, page 180: 1 male 15-<20; 1 male + 1 female 20-<30.
1850 – U.S. Census of 5th District, Carroll County, Maryland, page 213: John Waldow age 44, born Maryland, saddler; Jemima Wadlow 43, Maryland; Oliver A. or J. Wadlow 19, saddler, Ann S. Wadlow 17, Maryland; Mary E. Wadlow 15, Maryland, Geroge N. Wadlow 14; Elin Wadlow (f) 15 Maryland; Richard Wadlow 11 Maryland; Emily Wadlow 9 Maryland, Joseph E. Wadlow, -, Maryland; Marsilia Wadlow 6 months, Maryland; Mariah Shipley 65 Maryland, Howeard Shipley 47 laborer, John Deckerbaugh 23 Sadler, Germany.
(III). John Wadlow “I” (~1751 to 1812?) is projected to be the son of William Wadlow “I” (~1715/20). Do not confuse with the above John Wadlow “I” (1770/80 to >1830) and his son John “II.” John Wadlow “I” (~1751 to 1812?) married 1st to Ruth Tower (1756 to ~1790) and 2nd to Mary Arnold.
Locations that John Wadlow + Ruth Tower + Mary Arnold:
1771 - Marriage in Baltimore County
1773 – Tax list of Mine Run Hundred, Baltimore County
1776 – Harford County Census
1778 – non-juror to oath of Allegiance, Baltimore County
1783 – Mine Run Hundred, Baltimore County tax list
1790 – U.S Census of Patapsco Lower Hundred, Baltimore County
1803 – Washington County, Virginia
1812 – (questionable) Sullivan County, Tennessee – John Wadlow(?)
Details for John Wadlow “I” (~1751 to 1812?)
1771 April 23 – Baltimore County: Marriage of "John Woodlow" to Ruth Tower in Baltimore County. Church is St. John’s Parish (Joppa).
(This is from Ancestry.com Maryland Marriages.)
1773 – Baltimore County: List of Taxables taken in Mine Run Hundred, by George Lytle, Constable, 1773: “Francis Wodley,” “Samuel Wodley,” “John Woldley.”
(From “Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774,” Henry C. Peden, Jr., 2000.)
1776 - Maryland Census: As found in 15 August 1776, Harford County, Bush Lower Hundred, list of Inhabitants (which a census copy was made). This census record survived for Harford County, but only parts of Baltimore County.
John Wadlow 25 (age) = ~1751
Ruth Wadlow 20 = ~1756
Moses Wadlow 5 = ~1771
Francis Wadlow, 6 months, = 1776.
(From “Maryland Records,” by Gauis Marcus Brimbaugh, 1928, Vol. 2)
1776 - Harford County: John Wadlow, Association of Freeman, is a signer 1776, Bush River Lower Hundred, (I-319).
(From Family Tree Maker’s Family Archives – CD #133, Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots 1775-1783)
1778 - Baltimore County and/or Baltimore City: John Wadlow, non-Juror to oath of Allegiance. A 1/24.
1782 February 12 – Washington County, Virginia: Surveyed for John Wadley, assignee of James Anderson...100 acres in Washington County, Virginia...12 February 1782 on Reedy Creek, a north branch of Holstein River. (from “Land Grant Book 1, 1753+,” page 487)
1792 and 1797: John Wadley, assignee of James Anderson, Washington County, Virginia. Description: 100 acres in Washington County Treasury Warrant #10940 dated 12 February 1792 on the waters of Ready Creek, a north branch of Holstein River, corner to Fourst’s land. Dated: 16 August 1797.
(from “Washington County Surveyor’s Records – 1781-1797, page 487)
Comment: I think the 1782 date is the survey, and for some reason, the 1792 date is the official issued Treasury Warrant, but what is the 1797 date – a final land grant? Also, be careful here. A “north branch” of the Holston River is a branch on the north side of the Holston. The North Fork of the Holston is a true river branch. However Reedy Creek empties into the South Fork and not the North Fork.
1782 June 18 – Washington County, Virginia: 1782: Surveyed for “John Wardlow” 50 acres of land in Washington County by virtue of a Virginia land office treasure warrant No. 12,341 and dated 18th day of June 1782. Lying on the waters of Reedy Creek and is bounded as follows to wit (gives rods, bushes, ridge, etc.). Dated 5 April 1797, variation 3 degrees, 3 minutes, 6 seconds westwardly. (signed) Henry Holt, Asst. Robt. Preston S.W.C. (extract source - “Record Book of Entries and Surveys #2 for Washington County, Virginia from 1781+,” in office of Washington County’s Clerk of Court.
Similar information was found with surname spelled thus: “Surveyed for John Wadlow 50 acres in Washington County, Virginia, Virginia 10 June 1782 on waters of Ready Creek. Dated: 5 April 1797 (from “1797-1836 Surveyor’s Entry Book No. 3 for Washington County,” page 11).
1802: The following appears the same land. 25 October 1802 Washington County, Virginia, John Wadlow, grantee...has 50 acres on the waters of Reedy Creek adjoining the land of Low and Anderson.
(Source: Land Office Grants #51, 1802-1803, page 119, reel 117)
Comment: there can be five or more kinds of dates utilized for warrants and grants – date requested for land, date of request officially entered in an entry book before survey, date requested for survey, date of survey, and date of land grant or treasury warrant date. Deeds are easier – date sold and date officially entered and approved by the county. A number of these given dates here do not always differentiate this and this problem was not appreciated until after leaving the courthouse. Does the wide separation of dates such as 1782 and 1797 indicate some unknown delay in finalization of a Treasury Warrant or Land Grant? Were these lands settled during these years or empty? Furthermore, deeds for the surname of Waddle, Waddell were not reviewed for possible Wadlows, if any.
1783 - Maryland Tax List:
Jno. Wadlow, Mine Run Hundred, Baltimore County: 2 horses, 2 cattle, value – 21. Value of other property 4.0; total amount 25.0; house rent –6; value – 3?; Number of white males 4, Number of inhabitants – 6. Also, on this same Mine Run Hundred is Samuel Wadlow.
(From Maryland Tax List 1783 – Baltimore County, Historic Publications – from the Collection of the Maryland Historical Society, 1970.)
1790 - U.S. Census of Patapsco Lower Hundred, Baltimore County:
John Wodly, 1 free white male 16+; 3 free white males under age of 16; 2 free white females.
John Wodle, 1 free white male 16+, 3 free white males under age of 16, 2 free white females
William Widley, 1 free white male 16+, 1 free white male under age of 16, 1 free white female.
1794 - Baltimore County: Militia Registration Book #1 for 31 May 1794: Whites between 18 and 45:
John Wadley (page 56), Solomon Wadley (pages 146 and 172)
Treasury Warrants source is from Washington County Surveyors Record – 1781-1797. (http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/washsurv.htm/) and as found in Land Grant Book #1, page 430. The wording is the same for both
1797 March 10 – Washington County, Virginia: Surveyed for John Wadlow 30 acres in Washington County, Virginia, 10 March 1797 lying on the North Fork of Main Holstein. (Land Grant Book #1, 1753-1797, page 485)
1798 December 4 – Washington County: John Wadlow, grantee…30 acres on the waters of the North Fork of Main Holstein, adjoining his own land in Washington County. This appears to be both a 1797 Treasury Warrant which becomes a 1798 Land Grant.
Source: Land Office Grants No. 41, 1798-1799, page 29, Reel 107, Library of Virginia website. Treasury warrant for this land is dated 10 March 1797 (page 485).
1800 - U.S. Census of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland, page 395:
John Wadly: 1 male 0-<10; 1 male 10-<16; 1 male + 1 female 16-<26; 1 male + 1 female 26-<45. (oldest male’s birth age would be between 1755 to 1774)
1800 April 8 – Washington County, Virginia: John Wadley, grantee, 8 April 1800...97 acres on the Blockhouse Branch, a water of the North Fork of Holstein River adjoining Margaret Venus. Source: Land Office Grants No. 43, 1799-1800, page 596, Reel 109.
1802 – Washington County, Virginia Tax: John Waddle 1-0-0-0. On this same the Washington County Fee Book index for 1802-1806 stated: John Waddle, page 217, recorded as “December 1802, John Waddle, sp a ads gold 18.” Numbers indicate page numbers and these haven’t been seen, which may be the actual legal report.
The 1802 tax record may not be our subject. For sure, the 1803 Washington County tax list is the first time that any Wadlows or Wadleys are entered. It suggests our subjects are now residents and not absentee owners. Furthermore, it appears three Wadlow families arrived about the same time.
1803 - Washington County tax lists: This is the only time details are given for these individuals. John Wadlow, 127 acres, and follows with total value and tax amount which is not clearly understood; William Wadlow 150 acres; Francis Wadlow 50 acres; then in another section which gives a census: John Waddle 1-0-0-0; Francis Waddle 1-0-0-0; William Wadley 1-0-0-3; John Waddle 1-0-0-2. (Yes there are two John Waddles).
1804 – Washington County Tax: John Wadloe 1-0-0-2
1805 - Washington County Tax: John Wadley 1-0-02; John Waddle 1-0-0-0 (book B, all others in book A); William Hogan 1-0-0-1. This is the only time a Hogan (any spelling) appears in the tax lists from 1782 to 1815.
1806 – Washington County Tax: John Wadley 1-0-0-2; John Waddle (over written)
1807 – Washington County tax: John Wadley 1-0-0-0; John Waddle 1-0-0-0; David Wadel 1-0-0-0; John Wadley 1-0-0-2
1807 August 18 – Washington County, Virginia: John Wadley sold to Nathaniel Langley, both parties of Washington County, Virginia, for 80 pounds Virginia currency...80 acres more or less being part of a tract of 97 acres granted by the Commonwealth of Virginia to said John Wadley, patent, 8 April (1800?), lying and being in the county of Washington on the waters of Blockhouse branch. (signed) John (his mark x) Wadley. Witness by Hardy S. Morris, William McDonough, Andrew McDonough. Entered 18 August 1807. Attest: D. Campbell D.C. (Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 3, page 593)
Comment: Too bad, we needed a name for his wife, and sometimes a grantor deed gives this information.
1808 – Washington County tax: John Wadley 1-0-0-0; David Wadle 1-0-0-0; John Wadle 1-0-0-0. 1809 and thereafter have no names of interest (not checked after 1815).
(questionable) 1812 Sullivan County, Tennessee tax: John Wadlow (spelling questionable) 285 acres but no white polls (tax) claimed. Also, there is a John Wadley with 100 acres, but no polls shown with name. Sullivan County tax records exist for only 1796, 1797, 1812, 1837 and 1877+. Wadley descendants of William Wadlow (~1745 – 1795 of Goochland and Pittsylvania Co, Va) are in Sullivan including two John Wadleys, Senior and Junior. Their surname spelling thought to convert from Wadlow to Wadley by 1805, but may not be complete.
Location of Lands in Washington County, Virginia
In Washington County, Virginia (now Scott County), some of the lands were on the waters of the North Fork of Holston River, with branches described as the Blockhouse and Spring. The North Fork of the Holston River runs northeast from Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee for great many miles. These branches have not yet been found, but “Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer (DeLorme),” does show a “Venus Branch.” One land grant does mention land adjoining “Margaret Venus.” If this is the correct creek, then the Washington County lands are about 6 miles north of the center point of Kingsport, with its headwaters almost touching the Tennessee-Virginia border.
“North branch” of the Holston River is probably not the North Fork, but rather a branch on the north side of the river. There is a Reedy Creek which empties into the South Fork of the Holston River in downtown Kingsport with its longest branch of about 20 miles ending near Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee. One of its northern branches does cross into Virginia for four or so miles. The U.S. Geological Survey index does not list any Reedy Creek for the North Fork of Holston River, but older maps could prove otherwise.
The closest distance between Venus Branch in old Washington County, Virginia to waters of Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee is a single ridgeline. Venus Branch to Beaver Creek is a minimum of 10 miles where the other line of Wadlow had land. According to John Polkowski, there is a Wadlow Gap along the Wilderness Trail near Weber City, Scott County, Virginia (e-mail 24 April 2003).
Children of John Wadlow and Ruth Tower:
Comment: After analyzing the 1776, 1790 Census, and 1783 Tax records for this John Wadlow, and if they all belong to him, the following is suggested: By 1790, John and Ruth Wadlow had one additional son and daughter after the 1776 census with names unknown and born between 1777 and 1783. There seems to be no further children from 1783-1790 if Ruth was still living in 1790 or that there was another daughter and Ruth was dead. The 1800 Maryland Census for a "John Wadly" might be a son of Samuel Wadlow. The children below seem rather "late" for John Wadlow, but there is no data to suggest that we have a missing generation. In fact, the 1880 U.S. Census for his son, David Wadlow state both his parents were born in Maryland.
(1). Moses Wadlow (1771 to 1837)
1798 August 19 – Philadelphia, Pa: Moses Wadlow married in the German Reformed Church Philadelphia to Jane Wright. *
* Record of Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1810, page 732.
1810 U.S. Census, North Ward, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: Moses Wadlow - 4 males + 1 female 0-<10; 1 male 10-<16; 1 female 16-<26; 1 male + 1 female 26-<45 (birth date 1765 to 1784). He is a tavern keeper.
1837 May 4 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John Polkowski found a Moses Wadlow record which stated he died 4/5/1837 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (e-mail 27 April 2003).
(2). Francis Wadley (1776 to 1850+)
1800 November 4 - Washington County, Virginia: Francis Wadlow, grantee...4 November 1800...50 acres on the waters of Reedy Creek: Source: Land Office Grants No. 46, 1797-1801, page 394, reel 112.
1803 - Washington County tax lists: John Wadlow, 127 acres, and follows with total value and tax amount which is not clearly understood; William Wadlow 150 acres; Francis Wadlow 50 acres; then in another section which gives a census: John Waddle 1-0-0-0; Francis Waddle 1-0-0-0; William Wadley 1-0-0-3; John Waddle 1-0-0-2. This is the only time Francis Wadlow appears on the yearly Washington County, Virginia tax lists.
1806 December 1806 – Washington County: Francis Wadley of the County of Liveston (Livingston), State of Kentucky appoints lawful attorneys Samuel Brashears, Philomon Bohannan and Ambrose Gaines (to see) 50 acres for $150 in Washington County, Virginia on the waters of the Timbertree Branch to James Bright...boundaries of land beginning at a Buckeye and beach on Mudy Creek. (dated) 2 December 1806. (signed) Frances Wadley (seal), Test: Joshua Church.
Comment: Timbertree Creek is a branch of Reedy Creek, and flows from Virginia into Tennessee. It is separated by a single ridge from Boozy Creek, another northern branch of Reedy Creek. “Mudy Creek” is slightly east of Reedy Creek inside Tennessee.
Francis Wadley (1776) is noted in the following locations:
1800 Washington County, Virginia Land Grant
1803 tax record Washington County tax record.
1804 land grant in Livingston County, Kentucky
1805 Livingston County, Kentucky with deed to 400 acres
1806 Livingston County, Kentucky as Francis Wadley
1810 Caldwell County, Kentucky Census as Francis Woodley
1830 Callaway County, Missouri Census Record, Francis Wadley
1850 Polk County, Missouri: Francis Wadly, age 76, born Maryland, with Jane Wadly, age 54 North Carolina.
(3). Daughter, name unknown (~1777/83 to ?)
(4) (possibly) Robert Wadley (~1778 to 1860) married Comfort Baynes. His information will be found later near the end of this chapter.
Children of John Wadlow “I” (~1751 to 1812?) and 2nd wife Mary Arnold
(5) John Wesley Wadlow” (17 December 1797 to 11 December 1880 Green County, Missouri) married 1st on 24 July 1837 Missouri to Mary Hasting (27 January 1820 to 12 December 1854) and 2nd on 29 November 1858 in Ebenezer, Greene County, Missouri to Mary Ann Lethco (28 March 1829 Richland County, North Carolina to 13 March 1909). He was in the early Indian wars of that section, later becoming an Assessor of Greene County.
"John W. Wadlow" sold property in 1825 Sullivan County, Tennessee. He and Mary Hasting Wadlow settled in Greene County, Missouri in 1835 and are on its 1850 census.
18 February 1825 Sullivan County, Tennessee: Deed of John W. Wadlow to Augustine Bishop, 20 acres in Sullivan County, Tennessee, adjoining Calvin Jones. Reedy Creek. Acknowledged by John W. Wadlow. Registered 15 March 1825.
Sullivan County Deed Book 10 extract, page 130.
(6). William W. Wadlow (31 May 1802 Kentucky to 1 April 1852 Reynolds County, Missouri) married about 1822 to Nancy Bishop (15 February 1800 Virginia). William is on the 1850 U.S. Census of Greene County, Missouri.
(7). Charles W. Wadlow (1804 Blount County, Tennessee* to 25 February 1863 Wittenburg Prairie, Missouri*) married Margaret Brown (1808 Virginia* to 5 December 1875 Ashe Grove, Missouri*). 1850 and 1860 U.S. Census records state Charles Wadlow was born in Virginia.
The Pictorial and Genealogical Record of Greene County Missouri, 1893 (*) reported the following information, courtesy of Rebecca Hoover, email of 11 April 2008. Thank you, Rebecca. A few missing birth dates are replaced by 1850 U.S. Census records – (***).
Charles Wadlow and his wife moved from Tennessee to Illinois for about one year, finally arriving in Green County Missouri by ox team. They first lived on Grand Prairie near the present town of Willard. Next, they moved to Wittenburg Prairie. Charles was a farmer and blacksmith.
Children of Charles W. Wadlow + Margaret Brown are (i) through (vii):
(i). John W. Wadlow (1827/28 Tennessee*** to 1862) was a farmer
(ii). Gabriel Wadlow (died in infancy)
(iii). Margaret Wadlow (died 1840)
(iv). James M. Wadlow (1844/45 Missouri*** to December 1889). James M. Wadlow served in Company E, 46 Missouri Infantry and was discharged 25 March 1865.
(v). Mary A. Wadlow married James Carson of Texas.
(vi). Elijah Gay Wadlow (1847/48 Missouri***) of Springfield.
(vii). Dr. William C. Wadlow (born 1842 in Murray Township, Greene County, Missouri to living 1893) married on 21 October 1860 to Susan E. Julian, whose parents were Ronny and Mary Julian. William served in the Civil War 1st in Captain McElhannons Company (General Lyon) and was the Wilson's Creek Battle. He joined 2nd the 72nd Missouri Militia and served about 10 months in SW Missouri, next transferring to the 74th Missouri Cavalry, and later to Company E of the 46th Missouri Infantry. In 1879, he graduated from Missouri Medical College and practiced at Cave Springs. In 1871-1872 he was deputy sheriff of Greene County, and later was a public administrator in Greene County for 4 years.
Dr. William C. Wadlow + Susan E. Julian had the following children: (a) Charles E. Wadlow, a druggist in Anthony, Kansas, (b) Margaret E. Wadlow married J. R. Vestal of Walnut Grove, Missouri, (c) Mary S. Wadlow married Richard Whitlock of Cass Township, Greene County, (d) James G. Wadlow of Cave Springs, (e) Lillian Wadlow married George C. Watson, (f) Nora Wadlow.
(8). Elijah Dickey Wadlow (5 February 1807 Washington County, Tennessee or Virginia to 22 May 1874 Reynolds County, Missouri) married 1st to Rebecca Ann Brooks and 2nd on 11 February 1841 Ripley County, Missouri to Nancy Emeline Brawley (26 August 1823 Rutherford County, Tennessee to 15 October 1865). They are in the 1850 U.S. Census of Reynolds County, Missouri.
(9). David A. Wadlow (twin 1812 Tennessee and died after 1880 in McDonald County, Missouri or possibly in Mountain, Washington County, Arkansas) married several times, 1st to Elizabeth __ (1817/18 to >1860), 2nd to Jane __, and 3rd to Mary E. __. There appears to be no children. He is on the 1850 U.S. Census of St. Francoise County, Missouri and the 1880 U.S. Census of Mountain Township, Washington County, Arkansas (page 610c) as: David Wadlow, age 67, born Tennessee, both parents born Maryland; Mary Wadlow 55, born Kentucky, both parents born Kentucky; Mary E. Wadlow, Missouri.
1837 - Sullivan County, Tennessee: David Wadlow, 1 white poll 6 March 1837, District No. 10, Indian Springs, Chestnut Ridge, Arcadia;
(10) Elisha Wadlow 1812 Tennesee to 1864) married in Marion, Illinois to Nancy Piles (1815/18 to ?). He was a surveyor and laid out Luka, Illinois - the first town in Marion County, Illinois.
(11 – 13). Three Daughters with names not known. A report states two died in Tennessee and one went to Texas.
(IV). William Wadlow “II” (speculative before ca1753 to 1804+) from Maryland, should be the son of Maryland’s earliest William Wadlow (~1715/20 to 1768+).
This is a very obscure and poorly understood individual whose date of birth and death are not known. He appears to be moving about and there are questions on what surname spelling he might be using. A possibly exists that some of his records could belong to others including William Wadley, Jr. (ca1760/70 to 1841) of Pittsylvania Co. Virginia, Sullivan Co, Tennessee, and Hardin Co. Kentucky. This writer (JRM) cannot clearly separate them.
In fact, there are four William Wadlow/Wadleys to consider: (1) William Wadlow “II” from Maryland, (2) William Wadlow/Wadley Sr. (~1745 – 1795) from Pittsylvania Counties, Virginia, (3) William Wadley, Jr. (~1768 to 1841) from Pittsylvania County, Virginia, (4) William W. Wadlow (1802 – 1852) - son of John Wadlow.
One daughter should be Nancy Wadlaw/Wadlow (15 October 1775 or 78 Maryland to ~1840) who married William Hogan (1777 – 1826). An early Allumbaugh family historian stated: ^
“Rachel Love born Maryland married William Wadlau, a daughter Nancy born 1779 married William Hogan Tennessee.”
This family record seems quite accurate with a great many details. If this William Wadlow “II” is Nancy’s father, we can estimate a ceiling date to his birth. Nancy Wadlaw/Wadlow’s has two bible records, with the year being either 1775 or 1778. The year problem probably lies with faded writing. If her William Wadlow was at least age 22 when Nancy was born, he would be born 1753/56. If he was age 25, then the date would be 1750/53.
^ Allumbaugh-Alumbaugh Family by Donna Jean Alumbaugh, 2nd ed. 2002, page 1331 (Yes, it has that many pages).
There are several clues suggesting Maryland’s William Wadlow was the person who came to Washington County, Virginia.
(1). 1803 Washington County tax list names William, John, and Francis Wadlow/Wadley. This is their first tax there and that suggests they arrived nearly the same time. Francis is definitely from Maryland since he is the only one with that name. Pittsylvania Virginia’s John Wadley (~1780 to 1861) has different ages on census records, but his birth year shouldn’t be before 1780. He seems too young to request a Washington County survey in 1795. Maryland’s John Wadlow/Wadley is a better fit.
(2). All three had lands near each other – William Wadlow was on the ridge dividing Reedy Creek from North Fork of the Holston River. John Wadlow was on the North Fork of Holston River probably near today’s Venus Branch (over the hill from Reedy Creek). Francis Wadley was on a branch of the Reedy Creek. Their proximity suggests a close relationship.
(3). Pittsylvania County’s William Wadlow, Sr. (~1745 to 1795) willed his estate to his wife Mary who died in 1814. Children were left out except for a parcel on Beaver Creek land in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Beaver Creek is about 10 to 20 miles from the Washington County lands. If the Washington County lands belonged to Pittsylvania’s William Wadley, Junior (~1768 to 1841), he had to request the early 1783 survey. Be reminded that Junior’s father was married in 1767 (church record).
In contrast to these pro-Maryland clues, Pittsylvania’s William Wadley, Jr. (1760/70 to 1841) sold his portion of Beaver Creek, Sullivan County, Tennessee on 20 March 1804 before moving on the Hardin County, Kentucky by 1806. Washington County’s William Wadlow sold out on 4 November 1804 and disappeared. These dates are so close that they are scary! More evidence one way or another would be useful.
Details for William Wadlow/Wadley “II”
(About) ~1779 – Washington County, Virginia Petition: Petition of Inhabitants of Washington complaining of late Division, November 5th 1777, referred to (the Committee on) Propositions, 2d deferred til the next Session of Assembly, October 15, 1778, and rejected.
“To the Honorable the Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Delegates.”
“The Petition of a Number of Inhabitants in the lower Parts of Washington County humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioners were greatly Injured in the Division of Fincastle in the year 1776 by the manner in which the line was directed to be run but on hearing that the Inhabitants of Montgomery and some part of the upper end of this County had Petitioned this Honourable House for an alteration of said Line, and pointed out a new one equally just and Convenient to both Counties, and which we highly approved of, and made no Doubt, for the Justice of their petition, would be Granted, we therefore rested in hopes that their Grievances and ours would be Redressed at the same time, which along prevented us from joining them in their Petition. But now we find that only a small part of their Petition was Granted, and we are left to Labour under nearly the same Grievances as we formerly did, especially as the Court House is fixed in a place not above thirty miles from the upper Line of the County and not twelve miles from the Boundary between this State and North Carolina, and from the Court house to the lower end of the County that is now inhabited is more than seventy miles. But had the line been fixed as petitioned for by the People of Montgomery, the County from the Indian Boundary on Holston to the Seven Miles Ford of said River would not be more than ninety miles long and by fixing the County house in the Center equal Justice would be done to all, which we humbly presume all have a right to, and which along we expect or hope for from his Honourable House. For as the case stands now, we cannot expect to have the Court house in the Center of the Inhabitants nor within many miles of it, as our Representative in 1776 recommended Persons for Magistrates who lived mostly above the middle of the County and too much under his Influence who placed the Court house where it now is, and had the Bill so framed that there is no appeal from their Judgment in this matter but to this Honourable House, and this was done at a Time when many of your Petitioners, and most of the Principal People in both Counties were engaged on the Cherokee Expedition, and therefore had no opportunity to prevent such measures as were carried on by our said Representative; by shewing the Injustice, Design and Impropriety of the. It is with Reluctance we give this Honourable House any Trouble in this matter but observing in so many Instance your Care and attention to the Rights of the people of this Ste, and your Readiness to enquire into and redress all just Grievances, we your Petitioners are therefore encouraged to Pray that our Case may be taken into your serious Consideration, that the Line may be fixed and settled between the two Counties in the manner Prayed for in the Petitions from Montgomery and some of the Inhabitants of this County at the Last Sessions; and that the Order of this Court for fixing the Court house at Black’s Fort may be set aside, and such Methods fallen upon to have it set more in the Center of the County as you in your Wisdom may think best.”
“And your Petitions as in duty bound shall even Pray &c.”
(Signatures include): #104 William Wodloe; #176 Isaac Bledsoe; #245 Daniel Hoggan; #348 Kasper Manscoe; #349 George Manscoe; #369 Edward Hogan; #344 Obadiah Terrell; #330 Isaac Shelby.
(From the East Tennessee Historical Society Publications.)
Comment: Black’s Fort is Abingdon, Virginia, and still is the county seat. Notice the other names. They migrated to middle Tennessee in 1780/81 or later. Many western settlers couldn’t stand the Indian fighting there and returned.
1783 July 21 – Washington County, Virginia: Surveyed for William Wadley...200 acres in Washington County, Virginia 21 July 1783 on the dividing ridge between North Fork of Holstin and Reedy Creek. Entry Book is dated 27 November 1797(?) (from “1797-1836 Surveyor’s Entry Book No. 3 for Washington County, Virginia, page 87. My notes showed this last date to be 27 November 1790, but may be an error)
The same surveyor’s entry book notes: Surveyed for Alexander Porter 150 acres in Washington County, Virginia 21 November 1781 lying on the waters of Ready Creek, a south branch of Holstein River, includes S-25, E-160 to three poplars corner to William Wadley’s survey...N-70, E-36 to a white oak north side of ridge leaving Wadley’s line. Dated 16 August 1796. (from “1797-1836 Surveyor’s Entry Book No. 3,” page 5)
1790 - U.S. Census of Patapsco Lower Hundred, Baltimore County, Maryland: William Widley, 1 free white male 16+, 1 free white male under age of 16, 1 free white female. One page away is John Wodly, 1 free white male 16+; 3 free white males under age of 16; 2 free white females.
The William Widley image is #49/55 on ancestry.com. It’s light struck and could be interpreted differently. However, image does not indicate a 2nd female, and could suggest his wife is already dead if daughter Nancy is included. If this is the right person, then this William Wadlow/Wadley “II” has also an unnamed son.
1800 U.S. Census for Baltimore County and Baltimore City, Maryland appear to be missing.
(Above 200 acres continued) 1802 –Washington County, Virginia: William Wodloe, 200 acres, 1802 year returned delinquent (taxes), 1,68 amount taxes and damages. Notation: “(Land) would not sell for the (delinquent) tax – 68.”
Unfiled Court Records of Washington County, Virginia,” compiled by D.E. Brown, Deeds 1782-1875, Volume 8, Part 4, with papers from file drawer #328 in Office of Circuit Court)
1802 November 3 – Washington County, Virginia: John Smith, grantee...73 acres on the waters of the North Fork of Holstein River adjoining “William Wadlow” and the Widow Venus. (Source: Land Office Grants #51, 1802-1803, page 188, reel 117.)
1803 - Washington County tax: John Wadlow, 127 acres, and follows with total value and tax amount which is not clearly understood; William Wadlow 150 acres; Francis Wadlow 50 acres; then in another section which gives a census: John Waddle 1-0-0-0; Francis Waddle 1-0-0-0; William Wadley 1-0-0-3; John Waddle 1-0-0-2.
This is the only time that William Wadlow appears on the carefully kept yearly Washington County, Virginia taxes. These tax lists suggest Wadlow lived elsewhere before and after this tax record. But where?
1804 November 4 – Washington County: Deed of Sale from William Wadley to Joseph Hickam, both of the County of Washington, Virginia...for $400...200 acres granted William Wadley by the Commonweath of Virginia by Patent bearing the date 4 November 1800, being in the County of Washington on the dividing ridge between the waters of the North Fork of Holstein and Reedy Creek on the Block-house Road. (signed) William Wadley at a Court held Washington County 21 February 1804. D. Campbell. D.C.
Comment: William Wadlow/Wadley had this land surveyed in 1783, finally was granted the land in 1800, and then sold it in 1804. This William Wadlow appears to be someone different than the William Wadlow/Wadleys coming out of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Pittsylvania’s William Wadlow/Wadley, Sr. was born ~1745 and died in 1795. Unlike Tennessee, Virginia lands cannot pass to heirs (i.e. Junior) without an estate administration or will or title change. There is a will - Pittsylvania’s William Wadlow willed all his property to his wife Mary who died in 1814.
In addition, after William Wadlow/Wadley sold his Washington County, Virginia land in 1804, his projected son-in-law William Hogan (1777 – 1828) showed up on the personal property tax list for 1805. Hogan’s son – John W. Hogan (born 1803/1805) has an 1860 US Census stating he was born in Virginia. This appears to be the only time that William Hogan and family lived in Virginia. In fact, this writer does not understand how Middle Tennessee’s William Hogan was able to meet his future wife Nancy Wadlaw/Wadlow who has her origins in Maryland. Or why Pittsylvania County’s Daniel S. Wadley was born in 1775 Maryland and not Virginia. Or to whom David Wadley of 1788 Sullivan County, Tennessee belongs. Future research may have surprises.
After 1804, William Wadlow/Wadley’s trail is lost.
Continued - Children of Robert Wadley (~1778 to 1860) and Comfort Baynes
Now updated 8/15/2013 from Marilyn Wilkey
Robert Wadley (probably ~1780/85 Maryland to April 1860 Caldwell County, Kentucky) married on 26 August 1815 in Caldwell County, Kentucky to Comfort Baynes (~1790 to >1850) (county marriage record). Comfort's parents were James Yancey Baynes, Sr (? - ~1829) and Nancy _.
Marilyn Wilkey contacted me (email of 21 February 2007) about who might be the parents of her grand ancestor Robert Wadley, born 1780/85 Maryland A number of clues suggest this relationship: (1) Children's names of John and Francis Wadley, (2) the 1850 census stating Robert Wadley was born in Maryland, and (3) following in the migration path of probable brother, Francis Wadlow/Wadley who was born 1776, (4) Robert Wadley was recorded in 1795 Washington County, Virginia even though his age seems too young. Francis' 1850 census stated he was also born in Maryland.
Information on Robert Wadley and descendants, courtesy of Marilyn Wilkey, emails of 21 February 2007, 5 February 2008, 16 April 2009, 11 August 2011, and updated 6-13 August 2013
Robert Wadley and Comfort Baynes lived in the following locations:
1794 – Washington County, Virginia Tax: Robt. Wadley 1-0-0-3 (only time on yearly tax records. No other Wadleys on same tax record.
1804 Livingston County, Kentucky: Order Book notes “Robert Waddle” with 400 acres
1810 Livingston County, Kentucky: “Robert Wadely” on Flynn Creek, 1 white male over 21; 1 horse, 50 acres.
Flynn Fork of Tradewater River is in today’s Caldwell County, established 1809 from Livingston County. It flows slightly north between today’s Princeton and Dawson Springs, Kentucky. In 1810, Robert’s brother - Francis Wadley (1776-1850+) had land on nearby Cave Creek. Cave creek is the next creek north of Flynn Fork and meanders northeast beside the Princeton Olney Road to the landmark of Olney on the Tradewater River.
1815 August 27/28 – Caldwell County, Kentucky: “I certify that I joined in marriage on the 27th Instant Robert Wadley & Comfort Baynes Augt 28th 1815. W. Easley J.P. for Caldwell County.” “The father of the within named girl gave his consent in person 26 August 1815. Teste J__ Phelps_.” Their marriage bond was dated 26 August 1815.
From original Caldwell County marriage record on file, courtesy Marilyn Wilkey, email of 23 August 2013.
Marriage of Robert Wadley and Comfort Baynes, by W. Easley, J.P. with security bon 26 August 1815 by James Baynes. Father of the girl gave his consent. (County Record)
1820 US Census of Caldwell County: Indexed as “Rob. Wadley” with 2 males 0-10; 1 male 16-25; 1 female 16-25 (image name is mostly unreadable). 1830 Census of Caldwell County has a number of completely unreadable images.
1830 October 5 – Caldwell County: Court ordered the following sons of Robert Wadley for indenture of apprenticeship until they were age 21:
Son Apprentice Master Date - age 21 Apprentice Service
John Wadley Richard A. Green 30 August 1837 farmer, until age 21 years
Jackson Wadley Richard A. Green 30 May 1839 farmer, until age 21 years
James Wadley Erasmus Mantz 1 May 1840 tanner and currier, until 21.
Francis Wadley William Mitchell 1 November 1845 farmer, until age 21
Phillip Wadley William Mitchell 1 November 1847 farmer, until age 21
1831 December 5 – Caldwell County: Court released Richard A. Green, Master of John Wadley on his covenant of indenture because the apprentice had left him without cause. On 2 July 1832 Livingston County, Kentucky Court was held on the case of Robert Wadley (plaintiff) versus Richard A. Green and Erasmus Mantz (defendants). Robert Wadley asked the court to return his children, James and Jackson Wadley. Robert alleged he could raise and support them, but the court decided against him. On 1 October 183_(?), the court ordered "Robert Waddly" with the consent of Richard Green to have Jackson Wadley restored to Robert Wadley. (Apprentice information from Livingston County Deed Book. CC. pages 83, 84, 89, 90, 91; information courtesy of Marilyn Wilkey, email 28 February 2007.)
1840 US Census of Caldwell County: Robert Waddly; 1 male and 1 female 10-15; 1 male and 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50; 1 male 50-60
1850 US Census of Caldwell County, Kentucky: Robin (Robert) Wadley 65 - born Maryland, Comfort Wadley 60 – born Georgia, John Wadley 30 Ky, Philip Wadley 22, with grandchildren M _?_ age 9 (this name is unreadable, indexed as M Harry, possibly begins as McH__, possibly a middle name, and probably refers to Jackson M. Wadley), John ? Wadley 4 (middle initial unreadable). They are living next to his son Francis Wadley and family. Robert Wadley’s birth, per this census would be 1784/85 in Maryland.
<1815 to 1860 - Caldwell County, Kentucky, including 1823 Caldwell County tax records. Robert was born 1779/80 per 1860 Caldwell County death list.
Children of Robert Wadley + Comfort Baynes
Please note that birth dates from apprenticeship record to be approximate. Kentucky Marriage dates vary slightly with different sources. Confusion may exist between marriage dates and marriage bond dates which not the same.
Children of Robert Wadley + Comfort Baynes will be (i), (ii), (iii), etc. Grandchildren will be (a), (b), (c), etc.
Great grandchildren will be (aa), (bb), (cc), etc.
Great-great grandchildren will be (^1), (^2), (^3), etc.
(i). John Wadley (born 30 August 1816/17 to before 1870), son of Robert and Comfort Baynes Wadley, married 1st on 29 February 1840 to Mary Hail. John married 2nd 15 August 1849 Crittenden County, Kentucky to Elizabeth Jane Preston (county record).
1850 US Census of Caldwell County, District 2, Kentucky: Robert Wadley 65 Maryland, Comfort Wadley 60 Georgia; John Wadley 31, Philip Wadley 22, M Harry? (hard to read – could be middle name; probably Jackson M. Wadley, son of John) Wadley 9, John ? Wadley 4.
1860 US Census of Caldwell County, Princeton: J. Wadley 43, Betty Wadley 26, Thomas Wadley 14, William Wadley 10, Washington Wadley 5.
1870 US Census of Livingston County, Salem, Kentucky: E. J. Wadley 38 (female), George W. Wadley 14, Philip J. Wadley 10, Louisa J. Wadley 6, Elizabeth Wadley 4.
Children of John Wadley and Mary Hail: (a), (b), (c), etc
(a) Jackson M. Wadley (1842 to 15 June 1859 of scarlet fever). Middle name was either McNeely, McNairy, or McCandie.
(b) John “Thomas Wadley (~1845/47). John Thomas Wadley married 1st on 13 September 1866 in Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky to his cousin Martha A. Wadley. (County Record as Thos. Wadley) Martha Ann Wadley was the daughter of James Wadley. Martha Ann married 2nd on 19 March 1871 Livingston County, Kentucky to James Gallian/Gillalon/Gillion/Gillelom (county record). John Thomas Wadley has been reported married 2nd to Mary A. Baynes, date not known, and needs to be confirmed.
1850 US Census of Caldwell County, District 2, Kentucky: John J. Wadley 4, living with father John Wadley 34 and grandparents Robert Wadley 65 and Comfort Baynes 60.
Ancestry census index states name to be “John J. Wadley” but image is very faded especially for the “J” which is only partially visible. Middle initial is also compatible as “T,” which makes more sense. After this time, John Thomas Wadley apparently preferred the use of his middle name “Thomas.” Switching his first two names would make him Thomas J. Wadley.
1860 US Census Caldwell County, , Princeton: Thomas Wadley, 14, living with father J. (John) Wadley, age 42, (step-mother & 2nd wife) Betty __, age 26, sons William Wadley, age 10, born Kentucky, and Washington Wadley, age 5.
There are two Thomas J. Wadleys to separate in the 1870 and 1880 census of Caldwell County, both born 1845-1847. The other Thomas J. Wadley is a son of James and Phebe Wadley.
(possibly) 1870 US Census of Caldwell County, Princeton: “Thos J. Wadley” 25, born Kentucky, living alone. Middle initial is clearly “J.”
(possibly) 1870 US Census of Caldwell County, Bucksnort: Thos Wadley, 23, living with J.H. Martin family as a farm laborer.
(possibly) 1880 US Census of Caldwell County, Bucksnort: Thomas Wadley, 34 (no wife) living with Robert Scarberry family.
(c) William Wadley (1850)
(d) Mary M. Wadley (1852 to 18 June 1858/60).
(e) Washington Wadley (1855/56)
(ii). Jackson Wadley (30 May 1818 Kentucky to before 1870), son of Robert and Comfort Baynes Wadley, married 1st on 6 April 1842 in Caldwell County to Margarette Williams (county record). Margarette’s parents were John William and Elizabeth Hankins. Jackson married 2nd on 24 March 1850 in Pope County, Illinois to Elizabeth J. Hankins Vickers (1816 - >1870). This was the 2nd marriage for Elizabeth who had four children by her first husband, Hiram Vickers. The father of Margarette Williams was John Williams. The father of Elizabeth Vickers was William Hankins.
1830+ Caldwell County, Kentucky: Marilyn Wilkey reports Jackson Waley lived in early Caldwell County when Jackson and brothers were apprenticed out because parents could not take care of them.
1840 to 1849: Jackson Wadley in Caldwell County.
1849 September 21 – Livingston County, Kentucky: Deed from John W. Measels to Jackson Wadley for 70 dollars a parcel or tract of land in Livingston County on the waters of Bio-? Creek and Phillips Creek and bounded …near the road west of Montgomery’s old field …to Hibbs line…to Geo. N. Robinsons…to James Wadley’s line…containing 70 acres. Signed: John (“x”) W. Measel and Sutina (“x”) Measels. Witnesses: A. J. Baynes and James Wadley. Entered 5 August 1854. (photo, DB _/_) Courtesy Marilyn Wilkey. Location possibly refers to Phelps Creek and Bayou Creek near the landmark of Birdsville which is on the Ohio River. It appears Jackson Wadley and his wife Elizabeth Wadley sold this and additional surrounding land – a total of 128 acres on 5 October 1853. Upon both deeds were the names of Hibs and George N. Robinson’s lines.
1850 US Census of Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky: Jackson Woley 39 Ky; Elizabeth Woley 40 Ky, Lucinda Woley 8 Ky; William Woley 6 ky; Stephan Woley 4 Ky; Lucy A. Vickers 17?; Susan Vickers 13 Ky; John Vickers 10 Ky; Mary Vickers 4 Ky.
1860 US Census of Livingston County, Division 2, Kentucky – Note the different birth states: Jackson Waddly 40 Ky; Elizabeth Waddly 44 Ky; William Waddly 15 Ky; Sarah Waddly 7 Illinois; Louisa Waddly 5 Ky; Martha A. Waddly 3 Missouri; James Waddly 1 Missouri; Susan Vickers 23 Ky; Mary C. Vickers 11 Ky; Phillip Wooddly 30 Ky.
1870 US Census of Livingston County, Smithland, Kentucky: Elizabeth Wadley 54 Ky; Louisa Jane Wadley 15 Ky,, Martha A. Wadley 13 Ky, James R. Wadley 11 Missouri, M.C. Vickers 22 Illinois, John A. Fox 22 Illinois, Eva Fires 6/12 Ky,.
Children of Jackson Wadley + Margarette Williams: (a), (b), (c) etc.
(a) Lucinda Wadley (1842) married on 9/19.1865 De Kalb, Illinois to George Preston.
(b) Joseph Stephen Wadley (1846/48 to ~1859 Livingston County, Kentucky)
(c) William Wadley (1844) married on 3 January 1869 in Goloconda, Pope County, Illinois to Georgiana Litton (1848/49).
1870 US Census of Livingston County, Smithland, Kentucky: Wm Wadley 24, Georgian Wadley 21, William H. Wadley 7/12.
William Wadley + Georgiana Litton had one known child: (aa)
(aa) William H. Wadley (1869/70) married Minnie Ollie Hill, daughter of Norfett/Naufet Hill and Martha Edwards. One child known so far: Ella Wadley (died 1930 Vicksberg, Livingston County, Kentucky, daughter of Nauflet Hill and Martha Edwards – Ky Death Records 1911-1955.
Children of Jackson Wadley + Elizabeth Hankins Vickers: (d), (e), (f), etc.
* Source: Kentucky, Births and Christenings 1839-1960 – familysearch.com
(d) Sarah Catherine Wadley* (25 July 1852 Livingston County, Ky.)* married on 8 April 1869 in Pope County, Illinois to John Williams.
(e) James H. Wadley (February 1853 to 25 August 1854)
(f) Louisa Jane Wadley (1854) married 1st on 4 February 1871 in Pope County, Illinois to Isaac B. Evens and 2nd on 28 December 1873 to William C. Baynes. Baynes was 2nd cousin, a son of William Henry Harrison Baynes and grandson of Yancey Baynes and Polly Higgs.
(g) Martha A. Wadley (1856 Missouri to November 1876) married on 15 October 1871 in Pope County, Illinois to John A. Fox. They had one child – Lue E. Fox, age 4, living with half uncle William Wadley in 1880 Livingston County, Kentucky
(h) James “Jim” Riley Wadley (16 February 1860 Livingston County, Kentucky to 6 December 1936 Livingston County, Kentucky) marriage bond on 7 August 1885 Livingston County to Nancy Jennie Edmonds (June 1868 Livingston County and died 8 December 1926, both buried at Hampton Family Cemetery). Nancy Edmonds parents were Thomas B.H. Edmonds + 1st wife Elizabeth "Emily" Manderville Martin. James R. Wadley married 2nd to Pirl Picket (? To 17 December 1931), also buried same cemetery. Jim Wadley is Marilyn Wilkey's great grandfather and information is courtesy her emails of 6 and 11 February 2008.
Children of James Riley Wadley and Jennie Edmonds Wadley, born in Livingston County, Kentucky unless stated otherwise: (aa), (bb), (cc), etc.
(aa) Mary Susan Wadley (17 September 1896 to 28 June 1986 McCracken County, Kentucky) married on 1 September 1913 Livingston County to Jesse Samuel Wilkey/Wilkie (5 February 1890 Missouri to 20 May 1972 McCracken County with both buried at Smithland Cemetery). Jesse's parents were Henry Wiley Wilkey and Lucy Ellen McDaniel.
28 June 1986 obit for McCracken County, Kentucky: Mrs. Mary Susan Wilkey, 86, of 129 Ella Munal Court, died at 1:05 p.m Tuesday at her home. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Martin of Paducah; three sons, Eugene Wilkey of Cattage Hills, Ill., J. Ernest Wilkey of Harford, Ill and Morris Glenn Wilkey of Paducah; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Dunning of Pontiac, Illinois; two brothers, Ottis Wadley of Ledbetter, and Lewis Wadley of Paducah; 21 grandchildren and 40 grandchildren. …Burial will be in Smithland Cemetery. She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple.”
Thanks go to Marilyn Wilkey, courtesy email 7 July 2011, whose grandmother is Mary Susan (Wadley) Wilkey.
Children of Jesse Samuel Wilkey and Mary Susan Wadley, all born in Livingston County, Kentucky, are: (^1) Morris "Glenn" Wilkey (9 Mary 1928 to 24 September 1987, buried Oak Grove Cemetery) married 1st on 21 January 1850 to Margie Frances Moore (8 March 1932 Christian County, Kentucky to 22 May 1987 Henderson County, Kentucky and buried in Maplelawn Cemetery, (^2) Markey Gordan Wilkey (16 September 1914 to 20 May 1963) married Laverna Edmonds (1912), daughter of Henry Calhoun Edmonds and Fannie Lee Fiers, (^3) Jesse Wilkey I (born/died 11 January 1918 Livingston County, Kentucky), (^4) J. Ernest Wilkey (7 August 1923 to 30 August 1995 Harford County, Illinois) married 1st to Ruth Gipson, (^5) Mary "Thelma" Wilkey (19 June 1919 to 20 May 1990 McCracken County, Kentucky and buried in Smithland Cemetery, Livingston County) married on December 1937 Livingston County to Glenn Martin, (^6) James Henry Wilkey (3 May 1921 to 26 May 1944 Italy) and buried in Smithland Cemetery, Livingston County, Kentucky, (^7) Eugene Wilkey (11 December 1929 married about 1954 to Dorothy Mae Moore (__ to 2007 McCracken County, Kentucky and buried in Smithland Cemetery, Livingston County, (^8) J. M. Wilkey (born/died 11 October 1933), (^9 and ^10 ) Janice Susan Wilkey and Jesse Samual Wilkey II (twins, born/died 9 August 1939)
(bb). Lizzie R. Wadley (8 June 1886 to 27 September 1917 at Birdsville, Livingston County and buried Edmonds Cemetery, Livingston County) married to Sidney Roberson. Children of Lizzie C. Wadley and Sidney Roberson are: (^1) Lexie Wadley (5 November 1907 to 25 July 1976, buried Smithland Cemetery) married Imogene __ (21 April 1911 to ?) (^2) Loyal Roberson (~1911 Missouri and buried in Hampton Family Cemetery, Livingston County), (^3) James Ira Roberson (2 March 1913 Livingston County to 8 November 1949 Livingston County and buried Hampton Family Cemetery, Livingston County), (^4) Lucile Roberson (~1908 Missouri), Marilyn Wilkey states the 1st three children were living with grandparents James R. and Jennie Wadley in 1920.
(cc) William Jackson Wadley (5 October 1888 to 9 February 1982 Livingston County) married in Livingston County to Louveina "Lou" V. Hays (24 May 1894 Livingston County to 29 August 1965 Livingston County with both buried in Smithland Cemetery. Their children did live more than a few days beyond birth:
(^1) Mary Marie Wadley (11 May 1912 to 12 May 1912 Livingston, Kentucky – Ky Death Record). Parent’s name on death record: “Wm. Jacksen Wadley + Louveina Hays”
(^2) William Wadley (born/died 26 October 1915); Ky Death Record states stillborn, no name, date only 1915, but parents were William Wadley + Lula Hays
(^3) Clara or Claressa Wadley.
(dd) James "Jimmie" Thomas Wadley (23 September 1891 to 6 March 1968 Crittenden County, Kentucky) married 1st about 1911 or 1912 to Nettie Vernie Rankin (12 May 1884 Livingston County to 7 November 1946 Livingston County, and both buried in Hampton Family Cemetery, Smithland, Livingston Co., Ky.). Nettie died after being hit by truck wheel breaking loose while she was walking. Her parents were William Rankins and Elizabeth Hovious.
James Thomas Wadley married 2nd about 1952 to Mildred Reynolds and is reported to have 6 children with some still possibly living (1/2016). One daughter was Gladys Ann Wadley (~1953 to 16 July 2013). ^
Information from and Thanks go to Jodi Brody, email courtesy 22 and 23 January 2016.
Children of James Thomas Wadley + Nettie Vernie Rankin, born Livingston County are: (^1) Ruby "Roylee" Marie Wadley (5 December 1912) married Woodrow Sikes, (^2) Gladys L. Wadley (25 May 1915 to 2002 and buried Dyer Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Livingston Co., Ky.) married Fred L. Joiner), (^3) Virgie Wadley (Day), (14 May 1918), (^4) Thomas E. Wadley (17 November 1920), (^5) Josephina Wadley (Joiner) ( 5 June 1923), (^6) Lizze Wadley (Williams) (>1930), (^7) Dorothy Wadley (Ehuey) (>1930).
Children of James Thomas Wadley + Mildred Reynolds include: (^1) Gladys Ann Wadley (8 February 1953 to 16 July 2013 and buried at Smith Cemetery, Smithland, Livingston Co., Ky.)
(ee). Louis Edward Wadley (19 November 1893 to 28 January 1985 McCracken County, Kentucky) married 1st to Mary Madeline Murphy (3 February 1898 Kentucky to 8 February 1929 in childbirth at Birdsville, Livingston County with both buried in Hampton Family Cemetery in Rock Quarry). Louis Edward Wadley married 2nd to Bonnie Bell Henry Crochett (~1914 to 1981), a widow. Bonnie had married 1st to James Clarence Crochett (20 December 1912 Livingston County to 12 July 1938 Livingston County, and is buried in Edmonds Cemetery, Livingston County.
Children of Louis Edward Wadley + Mary Madeline Murphy, born Livingston County: (^1), (^2), (^3), etc.
(^1) Lewis Wadley (born/died 7 January 1916 and buried in Edmonds Cemetery, no stone.) Ky. Death Record states stillborn, 1916, Birdsville, Livingston County, Kentucky. Parents were Lewis Edward Wadley and Mary Madeline Murphy.
(^2) Charles Wadley (29 September 1921 to 5 October 2004 McCracken County, Kentucky and buried Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, McCracken County) married Jenny __,
(^3) baby Wadley (born/died 8 February 1929)
One known child of Louis Edward Wadley and Bonnie Bell Henry Crochett is (^1) Wanda Wadley who married James Lockett.
(ff). Linard Odous Wadley (18 July 1902 to 2 November 1994 McCracken County, Kentucky) married in Livingston County to Elva Edmonds (~1903 Livingston County to 20 March 1992 Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky and both are buried in Edmonds Cemetery, Livingston County. Elva Edmonds' parents were James "Hub" Sherman Edmonds and Carrie Mae Fiers. They had one son, James Odous Wadley (21 March 1925 Livingston County to 23 February 1978 and buried Edmonds Cemetery).
(gg). Berna Myrtle Wadley (~1909) married about 1925 in Livingston County to Clarence Dunning (~1907) and had at least 3 children born Livingston County, Kentucky: (^1) Clarence B. Dunning ( 14 February 1926),
(^2) Mary E. Dunning (1 August 1928)
(^3) Marcus E. Dunning (6 September 1930).
Continued - Children of Robert Wadley + Comfort Baynes
(iii). James Wadley (1 May 1818/19 Kentucky to 29 January 1853), son of Robert Wadley and Comfort Baynes Wadley, married 1st on 22 December 1843 Caldwell County to Phebe Cheekmur/Creekmore (1822), age 21 (county record). James married 2nd on 10 March 1849 Livingston County, Kentucky to Mary Ann Bains/Baynes (1820 to about 6 October 1853 (Ky death record), possibly died with birth*) (county record marriage). She was previously married at age 17. The parents of Mary Ann Baines were Isam/Isham Baines/Baynes + Rhoda Johnson.
1850 February 21 – Livingston County, Kentucky: John W. Misell deeded to James Wadley, both of Livingston County for $45 a parcel or tract of land in Livingston County on the waters of Bayou Creek and Phillips Creek, bounded ..George W. Robinsons line…Jackson Wadley’s line, containing 30(?) acres. Signed: John W. (“x” Misell and Lutaia (“x”) Misell. Witnesses: A. J. Baynes, E. J. Baynes. Entered: 8 August 1851. (DB _/_, photo from Marilyn Wilkey) On 20 April 1853, James Wadley and wife Mary Ann sold these 30 acres.
They were reported living in Livingston County, Kentucky in 1850, but their census record has not been found. Note that both James and Phebe Wadley died in 1853, leaving 3 young children. An 1860 Census shows daughter Amanda Wadley, age 10, was an orphan living in the Thomas Jackson family in Princeton Township, Caldwell County.
Children of James Wadley + Phebe Creekmore: (a), (b)
(a) Thomas J. Wadley (March 1847 per 1900 census) married 17 July 1884 Crittenden County, Kentucky to Sarah Jane McCormick (county record).
Sarah Jane had 3 marriages: Sarah Jane Gunter married 1st on 18 July 1865 Princeton, Caldwell County to Philip Wadley (county record). She married 2nd to __ McCormick. Per her marriage record, on 17 July 1884 Crittenden County, Sarah J. McCormick married “Thos. J. Wadly.”
There are two Thomas J. Wadleys to separate in the 1870 and 1880 census of Caldwell County, both born 1845-1847.
(possibly) 1870 US Census of Caldwell County, Princeton: “Thos J. Wadley” born Kentucky, living alone. Middle initial is clearly “J.”
(possibly) 1870 US Census of Caldwell County, Bucksnort: Thos Wadley, 23, living with J.H. Martin family as a farm laborer.
(possibly) 1880 US Census of Caldwell County, Bucksnort: Thomas Wadley, 34 (no wife) living with Robert Scarberry family.
1900 US Census Caldwell County, Princeton: Thomas Wadley born Ky. with Sarah J. and a child Elizabeth Wadley, age 18. This census states both Thomas and Sarah J. Wadley were married 18 years, and had 6 children, with 2 living in 1900.
1910 US Census Caldwell County, District 1: Thomas Wadley 66 Ky., married x 2, married 28 years; Jane Wadley 64, married x 2, married 28 years, 2 children, 2 children living. Living next to them is Charley Wadley 36, wife Sarah 36 and 4 children.
(Possibly) 1921 – Princeton, Caldwell County: Death of Tom Wadley, per Ky. Death Record; no details; no middle initial.
Children of Thomas J. Wadley + Sarah Jane Gunter McCormick: (aa), (bb).
(aa). Elizabeth A. Wadley (June 1886)
(bb). Name unknown, per 1910 census
(b) Amanda Wadley (1848 Livingston County) married on 27 January 1865 Caldwell County at age of 17 to James Dunbar. At age 12, her 1860 census record notes Amanda Wadley, 10, orphan is living with Thomas Jackson family in Caldwell County.
Children of James Wadley and Mary Baines: (c), (d)
(c) Martha A. Wadley (December 1849 or 1850)
1866 September 13 – Caldwell County, Princeton: Marriage of Martha A. Wadley to Thos. Wadley.
1870 US Census of Livingston County, Carrsville, Kentucky: “Matt Wadley 21, female, family servant living in the WH>H. Adcock Family.
1871 March 19 – Livingston County: Marriage of Martha A. Wadley to James Gillelom (possibly Gillion or another spelling)
Kentucky Marriages 1785-1979 per familysearch.org.
(d) James H. Wadley (25 August 1853 to 25 August 1854*)
* Kentucky Death Records 1852-1953, from Marilyn Wilkey, email 8 August 2013.
(iv). Francis Wadley (1 November 1824 to 1866/69), son of Robert and Comfort Baynes Wadley, married on 22 February 1849 Caldwell County to Emeline Crowells (county record).
1850 US Census of Caldwell County, District 2: Francis Wadley 24, Emeline Wadley 21, Philip U Wadley 0.
1870 US Census of Livingston, Salem, Kentucky: E. J. Wadley 38 female (with no husband), George W. Wadley 14, Philip J. Wadley 10, Louisa J. Wadley 6, Elizabeth Wadley 4.
1880 US Census of Livingston County, Dyers Hill, Kentucky: Luisa J. Wadley 18 and Philip J. Wadley 20 are living in the household of John W. Dalton and Luisa J. (Wadley) Dalton. Both Francis and Emeline Wadley were no longer living. See Louisa Jane Wadley (1832/32) write-up below. This is a most complex census. Luisa J. Dalton is a daughter of Robert and Comfort Baynes Wadley.
Children of Francis Wadley + Emeline Crowells: (a), (b), (c), etc.
(a) Philip M. Wadley (1850)
(b) Martha J. Wadley (18 April 1852 Crittenden County, Kentucky). (From Kentucky, Births & Christenings 1839-1960 – familysearch.org)
(c) George W. Wadley (1855/56)
1880 US Census of Livingston County, Dyers Hill: George Wadley, age 23 working on the farm of James D. Doil.
(d) Philip Jackson Wadley (1860) age 19 married on 22 September 1879 in Pope County, Illinois to Lou J. Dalton, age 21. Philip Jackson Wadley's parents were not living at time of wedding.
(e) Louisa J. Wadley (1864)
(f) Elizabeth Wadley (1866)
(v). Philip Wadley (1 November 1826 to 1870 Caldwell County, Kentucky), son of Robert and Comfort Baynes Wadley, married 1st on 14 November 1851 in Pope County, Illinois to Eliza/Louisa Lambert and 2nd at age 43 on 18 July 1865 in Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky to Sarah Jane "Jane" Gunter, age 19 (county record). Sarah Jane married 2nd on 20 January 1877 Caldwell County to William McCormick and 3rd undated to Thomas Wadley.
~1858 Caldwell County: Tax records indicate Philip Wadely hadn’t paid taxes for the years 1856 and 1857 and had left the county. (Source has been lost)
1860 US Census of Livingston County, Division 2, Kentucky – (badly misspelled) Phillip Wooddly, age 30, born Kentucky with no wife in household of his brother Jackson Waddly + Elizabeth Waddly and their children.
1870 US Census of Caldwell County, Princeton, Kentucky: Jane Wadley 23, Henry Wadley 4, and W. A. Wadley 2 (male) in the household of Polly Gunter, age 50 and others.
Known children of Philip Wadley + Louisa Lambert: (a)
(a) __Wadley (10 October 1852) - From Ky Births and Christenings 1839-1960; familysearch.org
Known children of Philip Wadley + Sarah Gunter include: (b), (c), (d), etc.
(b) Henry Wadley (1866) married 12 December 1890 Caldwell, Kentucky to Martha Upchurch (county record).
(c) W. A. Wadley (male - 1868)
(d) Charles Wadley ( ~1875 to 3 October 1915 Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky) Ky. Death Record states parents were Phil Wadley and Jane Gunter and that Charles Wadley was a merchant. Charlie Wadley married 13 October 1892 Caldwell, Kentucky to Nancy E. Fork (county record). There is a nearby Webster County, Kentucky of a Charley Wadley marriage 20 October 1896 to Sallie Dye (county record).
1910 US Census of Caldwell County, District 1, Kentucky: Charley Wadley, 26, married x2, present marriage 15 years; Sarah Wadley, 36, married x1; present marriage 15 years. Five children, 3 living; Eva Wadley 16, Willie Wadley 11, Raymond Wadley 6, Myrtie Wadley 3.
(vi). Louisa Jane Wadley (1831/32), daughter of Robert and Comfort Baynes Wadley married about 1850 in Pope County, Illinois to John W. Dalton his 2nd marriage. John Dalton married 1st about 1849 to Elizabeth __.
1860 US Census Livingston County, Division 2, Kentucky: John W. Dalton 29, wife Luisa Dalton 28, and 3 children.
1880 US Census Livingston County, Dyer’s Hill: John W. Dalton 45, Luisa J.Dalton 48, Leander P. Dalton 12, Luisa J. Wadley 18, Phillip J. Wadley 20. The last two Wadleys are sons of Philip and Emeline Wadley, deceased.
They were living in 1880 Livingston County with children. In her 1900 census, she was a widow, born Kentucky and her father born in Maryland.
Children of Louisa Jane Wadley + John W. Dalton: (a), (b), (c), etc.
(a) Nancy Ann Dalton (24 August 1856)
(b). Louisa Jane Dalton (8 January 1859)
(c) Leander T. Dalton (1868)
(d) Eva Ann Dalton (12 December 1874)
(e) Mary Jane Dalton Dalton.
(vii) Possibly a daughter of Robert and Comfort Baynes Wadley, name unknown, maybe Mary Wadle/Wadley who married on 28 January 1853 to Alford Perkins
Wadelys Not Understood:
1870 US Census of Livingston County, Salem, Kentucky: Henry Wadley, age 21, born Kentucky, farm hand living in the family of W. H. Semmes, no wife but 5 Semmes children ages 5 to 12. The next may or may not be related: An 1880 census of Jefferson County, District 77, GEORGIA shows a Henry Wadley, age 30, born Kentucky, farmer, Emie? Wadley 21, wife, born Georgia, Mattie Wadley 3, Mary Wadley 1.
Key Census and Other Records
Tennessee
William Wadley, Junr. 1820 U.S. Census of Rutherford County, Tennessee:
(p. 104): 1 female 0-<10; 1 male + 1 female 16-.26.
Kentucky
Frances Wadley: 19 September 1804 Kentucky Land Grant on Cave Creek, Livingston County, Kentucky, 100 acres - book #29 (From ancestry.com).
Francis Woodley: 1810 U.S. Census of Eddyville, Caldwell, Kentucky: 3 males + 1 female 0-<10; 1 male 10-<16; 1 female 16-<26, 1 male 26-<45. Caldwell County was established from Livingston County in 1809.
Comment: Notice how far west in Kentucky that these counties are.
Missouri
Francis Wadley, 1830 U.S. Census of Callaway County, Missouri, page 57: 1 male 0-<5; 3 males 5-<10; 1 male and 1 female 10-<15; 1 male 20-<30; 1 male 30-<40; 1 male and 1 female 40-<50.
John Wadley, 1830 U.S. Census of Callaway County, page 79: 1 female 15-<20; 1 male 20-<30
David Wadley, 1830 U.S. Census of Cooper County, page 208: 2 males + 2 females 0-<5; 1 male + 1 female 20-<30.
1880 U.S. Census of Cass Township, Greene County, Missouri,
Wesley Wadlow age 82, farmer, born Virginia, parents both born Maryland. And family.
John Polkowski reports Wesley Wadlow’s full name to be John Wesley Wadlow (17 December 1797 to 11 December 1880). Married 1st to Mary Hastings (27 January 1820-12 December 1854) and 2nd to Mary Ann Lethco (28 March 1829 Richland County, N.C. to 13 March 1909). His parents were JohnWadlow and Mary Arnold (born Maryland).
Arkansas
1880 U.S. Census for Mountain Township, Washington County, Arkansas, page 610c.
David Wadlow 67, farmer, born Tn, parents born Md; Mary Wadlow 55, wife, born Ky, parents born Ky. Mary E. Wadlow 23, daughter, Missouri.
1880 U. S. Census of Bear Creek Township, Lee County, Arkansas, page 657c:
William Wadley 65, farm laborer, born Ky, parents born Md; Wilborn Wadley 25, Ark, Jacob Wadley 14, Ark.
1880 U.S. Census of Albany Township, Nevada County, Arkansas, page 500a:
Archebald Wadley 62, born Tn, parents born N.C; Martha E. Wadley 57, Tn; father Pa. mother N.C; Henrietta Wadley 19 Ar; Martha E. 16 Ar;
1880 U.S. Census of Harrison Township, Boone County, Arkansas, page 534C:
Daniel S. Wadley, 57, Tn, parents born Tn; Alcy J. Wadley, wife, 54, Tn, parents born Tn; Manda P. Wadley 18, Mo; Daniel M. Wadley 14, Ky.