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Mary Creech 1843–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Nov 1843

Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 28 Apr 1930

Death Location: Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Brewster

Mother: Nancy Bowman

Spouse(s): Ward Watson

Children(s): Nancy Collier, Lisia Creech, Susan Taylor, Ward Creech, Festus Creech, William Creech, Johnathan Creech, Nancy Creech, Robert WATSON, James Watson, Laura Watson, Ann WATSON, Jonathan WATSON, Ward WATSON, Eliza Horton

The story of Mary Creech began in 1843 in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Mary Creech resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky. In 1860, Mary Creech resided in Owsley, Kentucky, United States. Mary Creech married Ward Watson, and had children including Ann Creech Watson, Eliza Jane Horton, Festus Creech, James Watson, Johnathan Creech, Jonathan Creech Watson, Laura Watson, Lisia Jane Creech, Nancy M Creech, Nancy M Collier, Robert M Bob Creech Watson, Susan C Taylor, Ward Beecher Jr Creech Watson, Ward Creech, William B Creech. Mary Creech passed away in 1930 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Creech began in 1843 in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Mary Creech resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Mary Creech resided in Owsley, Kentucky, United States.
  • Mary Creech married Ward Watson, and had children including Ann Creech Watson, Eliza Jane Horton, Festus Creech, James Watson, Johnathan Creech, Jonathan Creech Watson, Laura Watson, Lisia Jane Creech, Nancy M Creech, Nancy M Collier, Robert M Bob Creech Watson, Susan C Taylor, Ward Beecher Jr Creech Watson, Ward Creech, William B Creech.
  • Mary Creech passed away in 1930 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Brewster
1802–1874
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
WB
Nancy Bowman
1808–1850
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, USA
NB

Spouses(s)

Ward Watson
1841–1917
Birth Location: Lawrence, Kentucky
WW

Children(s)

Nancy Collier
1867–1959
Birth Location: Kentucky
NC
Lisia Creech
1873–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LC
Susan Taylor
1876–1932
Birth Location: Kentucky
ST
Ward Creech
1879–1948
Birth Location: Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA
WC
Festus Creech
1871–1934
Birth Location: Kentucky
FC
William Creech
1867–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WC
Johnathan Creech
1868–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JC
Nancy Creech
1870–
Birth Location: Kentucky
NC
Robert WATSON
1897–1970
Birth Location: Kentucky
RW
James Watson
1887–1966
Birth Location: Kentucky
JW
Laura Watson
1883–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LW
Ann WATSON
1881–1967
Birth Location: Wolfe, Kentucky
AW
Jonathan WATSON
1868–1946
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky
JW
Ward WATSON
1878–1948
Birth Location: Kentucky
WW
Eliza Horton
1873–1943
Birth Location: Wolfe, Kentucky
EH

Mary Creech's Ancestors

Self
Mary Creech
1843–1930
Birth Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Brewster
1802–1874
Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Nancy Bowman
1808–1850
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Ebenezer Brewster
1773–1848
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Peery
1763–1849
Van Buren, Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Gilbert Bowman
1772–1880
Patrick, Virginia, United States
Lucinda (Brim) 6GG
1774–1850
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Comfort Brewster
1741–1799
Jane Brewster
1745–1822
Thomas Peery
1715–1762
Mary Oakes
1720–1779
Peter Bowman
1734–1808
Elizabeth Wilson
1745–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Brewster
1701–1774
Elizabeth DeWolf
1701–1754
John Oakes
1670–1730
Rachel Rawlings
1681–1718
William Bowman(m.Puryear)
1695–1750
Elizabeth Puryear
1699–1755

Mary Creech's Descendants

1.
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Mary Creech (15 Nov 1843–28 Apr 1930) m. Ward Watson (06 Oct 1841–25 February 1917)
  1. 1. Nancy (M) Collier 1867–1959 m. William (B) Collier 1865–1939
    1. 1. Amanda Nehls 1905–1973 m. Earl (Arthur) Nehls 1903–1982
      1. 1. Robert (F.) Nehls 1925–2003
      2. 2. Richard (Allen) Nehls 1936–1950
      3. 3. John (Arthur) Nehls 1935–2024 m. Maxine (Mary) Nehls 1940–2003
    2. 2. Alpha Dehart 1891–1962 m. David (W) DeHart 1879–1944 m. Dave Dehart 1880–
      1. 1. Elsie (L.) Greene 1906–2007 m. Leonard (E) Green 1905–1967
        1. 1. Dorothy (Clara) Greene 1931–2007
      2. 2. Charles (O) DeHart 1908–1997 m. Martha (Joanne) Maronen 1909–1998
        1. 1. Charles (Dehart) Jr 1929–1999 m. Barbara (Marie) Adelsperger 1940–2009
      3. 3. Sadie Dehart 1910–2000 m. Lyle Helsor 1908–
      4. 4. Frances (Margaret) DeHart 1918–1994 m. John (Dwayne) Hickey 1910–1974
      5. 5. Francis Dehart 1919–
    3. 3. Festus Collier 1893–1955 m. Caroline (J (Carrie) De) Hart 1897–1974
      1. 1. Arnold Collier 1917–1985
      2. 2. Carroll Collier 1920–1998 m. Nora (Allene) Mabry 1926–2006
      3. 3. Marjorie ((collier)) Burns 1922–2004
      4. 4. Alenbeth Collier 1925–
      5. 5. Betty Collier 1925–
      6. 6. William Collier 1926–
      7. 7. Merle (A) Collier 1918–2005
      8. 8. Merle (A) Collier 1918–2005
      9. 9. Norman (Joseph) Collier 1935–1992
    4. 4. Mary Hunter 1898–1951 m. Frank (W) Hunter 1885–
      1. 1. Myrtle Hunter 1917–
    5. 5. Albert (E) Collier 1907–1953
    6. 6. John (Lionel) Collier 1901–1984 m. Freda (E) Collier 1907–
      1. 1. Gerald (L) Collier 1926–
    7. 7. Albert (E) Collier 1907–
    8. 8. Albert Collier 1908–
    9. 9. John Collier 1902–
    10. 10. Albert (E.) Collier 1908–
    11. 11. John (Lionel) Collier 1902–1984
    12. 12. Mary Collier 1898–
    13. 13. Festus Collier 1893–1955
    14. 14. Alpha COLLIER 1891–
    15. 15. John Collier 1902–
    16. 16. Albert Collier 1908–
    17. 17. Alpha DeHart 1891–1962 m. David (W) DeHart 1879–1944 m. David (William) DeHart 1879–1944
      1. 1. Charles (Oscar DeHart) Sr 1908–1997
      2. 2. Elsie (DeHart) Greene 1906–2007 m. Leonard (Elias) Greene 1905–1967 m. Leonard (Elias) Greene 1905–1967
        1. 1. Dorothy (Clara Greene) (Rolain) 1931–2007
      3. 3. Sadie Ramsey 1910–2000 m. Lyle (M.) Helsor 1908–1963
      4. 4. Frances (M) Mayo 1918–1994 m. D (John) Hickey 1911–
    18. 18. John (Lionel) Collier 1901–1984 m. Freda (E) Collier 1907–
      1. 1. Gerald (L) Collier 1926–
    19. 19. Festus Collier 1893–1955
    20. 20. Mary Collier 1898–
  2. 2. Lisia (Jane) Creech 1873–
  3. 3. Susan (C) Taylor 1876–1932
  4. 4. Ward Creech 1879–1948 m. Emma Turner 1874–1966
    1. 1. Edward Creech 1902–1919
    2. 2. Drexell Perry 1904–1988
    3. 3. Fraley (Fred) Creech 1908–1987
  5. 5. Festus Creech 1871–1934
  6. 6. William (B.) Creech 1867–
  7. 7. Johnathan Creech 1868–
  8. 8. Nancy (M.) Creech 1870–
  9. 9. Robert (M "Bob" CREECH) WATSON 1897–1970
  10. 10. James Watson 1887–1966
  11. 11. Laura Watson 1883–
  12. 12. Ann (CREECH) WATSON 1881–1967
  13. 13. Jonathan (CREECH) WATSON 1868–1946
  14. 14. Ward (Beecher JR CREECH) WATSON 1878–1948
  15. 15. Eliza (Jane) Horton 1873–1943 m. Henry (T) Horton 1864–1945
    1. 1. Jennie Horton 1896–
    2. 2. Flossie Hollan 1894–1988 m. Albert (C) Hollan 1893–
      1. 1. Price Hollon 1916–2002
    3. 3. Tyra Horton 1896–1972
    4. 4. Laura Horton 1898–1971 m. Newton (Vaughn) LYKINS 1898–1976 m. Newton (Vaughn) LYKINS 1897–
      1. 1. James (Dulith) Lykins 1924–1976 m. Kathleen (Marion) Kennedy 1929–2007
      2. 2. Etta (Mae) Lykins 1927–1992 m. Chester Profitt 1912–1999 m. CHARLES (HERMAN) WILSON 1917–2000
        1. 1. Belinda (Darlene) Wilson 1949–1995
        2. 2. Jerry Wilson 1950–1984
      3. 3. Monnie Lykins 1920–
        1. 1. Ronald (Gene) Bailey 1939–2004
      4. 4. Mary Lykins 1921–
      5. 5. Sheldon Lykins 1918–2000 m. Sylvia (Indianetta) Pence 1921–1990
        1. 1. Joyce (Elaine) Lykins 1946–2018
      6. 6. Sheldon Lykins 1918–2000
    5. 5. Cordie Horton 1900–1988
    6. 6. Carela Horton 1901–
    7. 7. Giney Horton 1896–

Mary Creech's Timeline

10 Records

1843
15 Nov 1843
Birth of Mary Creech in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 7
Mary Creech resided here in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 17
Mary Creech resided here in Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 27
Mary Creech resided here in Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
Mary Creech resided here in Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 57
Mary Creech resided here in Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 67
Mary Creech resided here in Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 77
Mary Creech resided here in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky
Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 87
Mary Creech resided here in Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
1930
28 Apr 1930
Age 87
Death of Mary Creech in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA
Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1843
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_602; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 448
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 779; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 471.0; FHL microfilm: 2340514
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 323C; Enumeration District: 118; Image: 0634
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 244B; Image: 492; Family History Library Film: 545970
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240555
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M653_391; Page: 298; Image: 298; Family History Library Film: 803391
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_504; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1374517
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_203; Page: 16A; Image: 328
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_203; Page: 16A; Image: 328

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Owsley, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M653_391; Page: 298; Image: 298; Family History Library Film: 803391

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 244B; Image: 492; Family History Library Film: 545970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 323C; Enumeration District: 118; Image: 0634

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240555

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_504; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1374517

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_602; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 448

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 779; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 471.0; FHL microfilm: 2340514

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Green Hall, Jackson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 244B; Image: 492; Family History Library Film: 545970

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
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