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Elizabeth Cruse 1823–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 March 1823

Birth Location: Ohio County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 21 Aug 1871

Death Location: McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Thomas Cruse

Mother: Rachel Barnhill

Spouse(s): Stephen Hansford

Children(s): Mary Hansford

In 1823, Elizabeth Cruse entered the world in Ohio County, Kentucky, USA, born to Thomas Cruse And Rachel Barnhill. In 1840, Elizabeth Cruse resided in Daviess, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Elizabeth Cruse resided in District 1, Daviess, Kentucky. Elizabeth Cruse married Stephen Hansford, and had children including Mary Ann Hansford. Elizabeth Cruse passed away in 1871 in McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Elizabeth Cruse entered the world in Ohio County, Kentucky, USA, born to Thomas Cruse And Rachel Barnhill.
  • In 1840, Elizabeth Cruse resided in Daviess, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Cruse resided in District 1, Daviess, Kentucky.
  • Elizabeth Cruse married Stephen Hansford, and had children including Mary Ann Hansford.
  • Elizabeth Cruse passed away in 1871 in McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Cruse
1802–1826
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
TC
Rachel Barnhill
1802–1870
Birth Location: Oldham, Kentucky, USA
RB

Spouses(s)

Stephen Hansford
1818–1850
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, United States
SH

Children(s)

Mary Hansford
1839–1915
Birth Location: Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
MH

Elizabeth Cruse's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Cruse
1823–1871
Birth Place: Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Thomas Cruse
1802–1826
Virginia, United States of America
Rachel Barnhill
1802–1870
Oldham, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah Crews
1765–1837
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Harlan
1769–1827
James Barnhill
1780–1825
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Hannah Boone
1786–1862
Boonesboro, Clark, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Crews
1740–1821
Hannah Magee
1739–
Isaac Harlan
1747–1778
Jane Davis
1747–1793
Robert Barnhill
1758–1819
Rachel Harper
1762–1815
Josiah Boone
1758–1822
PERSIS HENTON
1756–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Crew
1712–1762
Mary Stanley
1716–1810
Samuel Magee
1706–1753
Mary Ladd
1702–1758
Martha Ashby
1718–1790
John War)
1716–1787
William Barnhill
1733–1808
Isabella Barr
1733–1826
Josiah Boone
1725–1814
Hannah Hite
1727–1759
Thomas Henton
1718–1796
Ann Yarnall
1721–1806

Elizabeth Cruse's Descendants

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Elizabeth Cruse (12 March 1823–21 Aug 1871) m. Stephen Hansford (1818–8 May 1850)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Hansford 1839–1915 m. David (Fletcher) Lee 1840–1927
    1. 1. Sarah (E) Lee 1861–1862
    2. 2. Thomas (Fletcher) Lee 1863–1956 m. Elizabeth (O.) Lee 1866–1966
    3. 3. Ida (Ann) Lee 1865–1934
    4. 4. Samuel (Bristow) Lee 1867–1946
    5. 5. Altha (J) Lee 1869–1964
    6. 6. Edna (E) Lee 1871–1972 m. William (L) Jackson 1870–1917
    7. 7. Ona Lee 1875–1955 m. Herschel (S) Porter 1871–
    8. 8. George (Robert) Lee 1877–1969
    9. 9. William (Cooper) Lee 1878–1928
    10. 10. Ura Lee 1881–1969 m. Carson (Turner Porter) Sr 1875–1909
      1. 1. Carson (Turner Porter) Jr 1910–1934
      2. 2. David (Glover) Porter 1901–1958
    11. 11. John (P.) Lee 1873–1963 m. Charlotte (Jane (Lottie)) Byrd 1893–1967 m. Ludie (K.) Lee 1877–1964
      1. 1. Robert (Fletcher) Lee 1915–1979
      2. 2. Edith (Jane) Lee 1918–2004
      3. 3. Harold (P) Lee 1921–2006
      4. 4. Ralph (David) Lee 1926–1995
      5. 5. George (Aaron) Lee 1923–1924
      6. 6. John (Nolan) Lee 1913–1977 m. Doris (M) Lee 1922–2009
      7. 7. Winfred Lee 1896–1941
      8. 8. Lucien Lee 1899–1970
      9. 9. Wendell Lee 1907–1980
    12. 12. Mary (A.) Lee 1874–1874

Elizabeth Cruse's Timeline

5 Records

1823
12 March 1823
Birth of Elizabeth Cruse in Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 17
Elizabeth Cruse resided here in Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 27
Elizabeth Cruse resided here in District 1, Daviess, Kentucky
District 1, Daviess, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 37
Elizabeth Cruse resided here in McLean, Kentucky, USA
McLean, Kentucky, USA
1871
21 Aug 1871
Age 48
Death of Elizabeth Cruse in McLean, Kentucky, United States
McLean, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 March 1823
    Event Place: Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: M432_198; Page: 405A; Image: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Daviess, Kentucky; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Daviess, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: M432_198; Page: 405A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McLean, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1871
    Event Place: McLean, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McLean County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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