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     Maria Buttel was born on 12 July 1810 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Buttel and Appolonia Bintzeler.

     Hector C Lewis was born on 28 July 1810. He was the son of Dunning Lewis and Sarah (?).

     James Harkness was born in 1811. On Thursday, 17 March 1836, James Harkness married Elvira A. Stephenson, daughter of Heman Stephenson and Roxanna Beebe.¹ On 9 August 1850 the Census listed James Harkness as the head of a family in Norwalk, Ohio, USA.²

     Nancy Childers was born in 1811. She was the daughter of Joshua Childers and Lucy Richardson. In 1836, Nancy Childers married Harmon Childers, son of Robert Childers and Nancy Pryor. Nancy Childers died after 1860.

     Nicolas Lentz was born on 4 September 1811 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ He was the son of Philip Lentz and Elizabeth Jungers.

     Elizabeth Wagner was born on 27 October 1811 in Niederdorf, Hesse, Germany. In 1827, Elizabeth Wagner married Jacob Kass. Elizabeth Wagner died in 1849.

     Marguerite Lentz was born circa 1812 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg. She was the daughter of Philip Lentz and Elizabeth Jungers. Marguerite Lentz died on 29 March 1838 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg. Age 26 at death.¹

     Susanne Buttel was born on 13 June 1812 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Buttel and Appolonia Bintzeler.

     Elvira A. Stephenson was born circa 1814 in Junius, New York, USA. She was the daughter of Heman Stephenson and Roxanna Beebe. On Thursday, 17 March 1836, Elvira A. Stephenson married James Harkness.¹ Elvira A. Stephenson was listed as James Harkness's wife on the Census of 9 August 1850 in Norwalk, Ohio, USA.² On 12 August 1870 the Census listed Elvira A. Stephenson as the head of a family in Iowa, Iowa, USA.

     Edwin S. Sloan was born circa 1815. On Thursday, 2 January 1845, Edwin S. Sloan married Mary Ann McClain, daughter of Robert McClain.

     Sarah Childers was born in 1815. She was the daughter of Thomas Goolsby Childers and Mary Richardson. Circa 1840, Sarah Childers married Henry Huffman, son of William Henry Huffman and Sarah Childers.¹

     Anne Marie Buttel was born on 26 March 1815 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Buttel and Appolonia Bintzeler.

     Granville Allen Draper was born on 28 March 1815. He was the son of Martin Draper and Susannah Wren Landrum. On Thursday, 1 January 1835 in Vervay, Indiana, USA, at age 19, Granville Allen Draper married Mary Collins Childers, daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. Granville Allen Draper died in 1888.

     Marvin Stephenson was born in 1816 in Junius, New York, USA. He was the son of Heman Stephenson and Roxanna Beebe. On Thursday, 12 October 1848, Marvin Stephenson married Lucina Elvira Hanchett. On 4 July 1860 the Census listed Marvin Stephenson as the head of a family in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA. Living next door to Stukeley and Eliza Stephenson Starks.¹ On 6 July 1870 the Census listed Marvin Stephenson as the head of a family in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.²

     John Milton Childers was born on 18 January 1816 in Falmouth, Kentucky, USA. He was the son of John Pryor Childers and Catherine Ament. On Sunday, 1 September 1839 in Waterloo, Missouri, USA, at age 23, John Milton Childers married Nancy Conyers Childers, age 15, daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. In 1850 the Census listed John Milton Childers as the head of a family in District 19, Missouri, USA. He was a farmer, age 34, she was 26. Children in the household were Newton 10, Edna 8, Sarah C. 7, Robert H. 3, and Nancy A. 1. Also in the household was Cassel Wage 16.. In 1860 the Census listed John Milton Childers as the head of a family in Washington, Missouri, USA.¹ He died on 15 March 1866 in Canton, Missouri, USA at age 50. He was buried on 16 March 1866 in Canton, Missouri, USA.

     William Martin McClain was born in 1817. He was the son of Robert McClain. In 1840 the Census listed William Martin McClain as the head of a family. One man age 20 to 30, one boy age 10 to 15, 2 women age 20 - 30 and one woman age 60 to 70.¹ On Thursday, 14 October 1841 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA, William Martin McClain married Sarah Ann Childress, age 15, daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum.² On 4 September 1850 the Census listed William Martin McClain as the head of a family in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. They are farmers but do not own their land..³ On 15 January 1860 the Census listed William Martin McClain as the head of a family in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. They are farmers but do not own their land. Their possessions are valued at $125. They are living next door to her cousin, William P. Childress, the largest landowner in the county.⁴ He was in military service between 1861 and 8 March 1862. 4th Regiment, Missouri Infantry State Guard (8th Division), rank =2nd lieutenant. Lost his right arm at the battle of Pea Ridge.^5,6 On 22 June 1870 the Census listed William Martin McClain as the head of a family in Lancaster, Missouri, USA. Martin 53 and Sarah 44 are living with their 2 sons and 7 daughters in Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri. The census indicates that Sarah cannot write. They are farmers but do not own their land.⁷ He and Sarah Ann Childress were divorced before 1880 in Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri, USA; Per 1870 census they are married, per 1880 census they are divorced. William Martin McClain died before 1900. William is not found in the 1900 census.

     Alfred Houck was born in 1817. On Sunday, 17 June 1877, Alfred Houck married Martha A Childers, age 41, daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. Alfred Houck died in 1896.

     William Pryor Childers was born on 13 October 1817. He was the son of John Pryor Childers and Catherine Ament. On Sunday, 2 February 1845 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA, at age 27, William Pryor Childers married Milissa Justice, age 24, daughter of Solomon Justice and Dolly Lewis. On 17 August 1850 the Census listed William Pryor Childers as the head of a family in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. William has a farm worth $1300..¹ He was William P. Childers is one of the most successful farmers in Scotland County, Missouri in 1858 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. On 15 June 1860 the Census listed William Pryor Childers as the head of a family in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. William is one of the largest land owners in Jefferson County with property valued at $7300..² He died on 24 September 1891 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA at age 73. He was buried in 1891 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.

     Lothrup Anson Stephenson was born in 1818 in Junius, New York, USA. He was the son of Heman Stephenson and Roxanna Beebe. Lothrup Anson Stephenson was listed as Heman Stephenson's son on the Census of 1830 in Ashford, New York, USA.¹ Lothrup Anson Stephenson was listed as Heman Stephenson's son on the Census of 1840 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.² A certification of intent for the marriage of Lothrup Anson Stephenson and Chloe Warner was signed on 24 June 1843 in Medina, Medina, Ohio, USA.³ On Tuesday, 4 July 1843 in Medina, Ohio, USA, Lothrup Anson Stephenson married Chloe Warner, daughter of Erastus Warner. "Chloe Hamer married Lothrup Stevenson on July 4, 1843 in Medina, Ohio"...by Wm. A. Williams, J.P..³ Lothrup Anson Stephenson and Chloe Warner had 6 children. Most of the children were born in Michigan, USA. On 10 August 1850 the Census listed Lothrup Anson Stephenson as the head of a family in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. Also living with them is Margaret Stephenson, 24, born in NY..⁴ He died in October 1859 in White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA,, murdered by a Mr. Berger while participating in a vigilante raid to recover a Mrs. Toogood, who was convicted of lascivious cohabitation with Berger. Mr. Berger was a neighbor of Stephenson and they expected that Stephenson would be able to talk to him safely.⁵ He appears on the mortality schedule of the census of 1860 in White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA. He was shot, died instantly.⁵

     Nicolas Buttel was born on 11 January 1818 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ He was the son of Peter Buttel and Appolonia Bintzeler.

     Mary Collins Childers was born in 1819. She was the daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. On Thursday, 1 January 1835 in Vervay, Indiana, USA, Mary Collins Childers married Granville Allen Draper, age 19, son of Martin Draper and Susannah Wren Landrum. Mary Collins Childers died on 16 August 1849.

     Peter Lentz was born on 13 June 1819 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ He was the son of Philip Lentz and Elizabeth Jungers.

     Nicolas Gilles was born circa 1820. Circa 1850, Nicolas Gilles married Elizabeth (?) Stoltz.

     Fountain Fox Goldsberry was born circa 1820. On Friday, 18 November 1842, Fountain Fox Goldsberry married Elizabeth Childers, daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. On Saturday, 20 September 1845, Fountain Fox Goldsberry married Mary Jane Smoot. Fountain Fox Goldsberry died before 1870.

     Macajah Wood was born circa 1820. On Thursday, 9 March 1848, Macajah Wood married Rebecca Evalina Childers, age 15, daughter of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum.

     Meihac Hale was born circa 1820. Circa 1850, Meihac Hale married Elizabeth Baxter.

     Jacob Mich was born in 1820. He was the son of (?) Mich. Jacob Mich died in 1880 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA.

     Milissa Justice was born on 6 February 1820 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Solomon Justice and Dolly Lewis. On Sunday, 2 February 1845 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA, at age 24, Milissa Justice married William Pryor Childers, age 27, son of John Pryor Childers and Catherine Ament. Milissa Justice was listed as William Pryor Childers's wife on the Census of 17 August 1850 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. William has a farm worth $1300..¹ Milissa Justice was listed as William Pryor Childers's wife on the Census of 15 June 1860 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. William is one of the largest land owners in Jefferson County with property valued at $7300..² Milissa Justice died on 1 May 1903 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA at age 83.

     Elizabeth Buttel was born on 15 October 1820 in Medernach, Diekirch, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Buttel and Appolonia Bintzeler.

     James Perry Childers was born in 1821. He was the son of Robert Childers Jr and Sarah Ann Landrum. On Friday, 19 November 1841, James Perry Childers married Mary Jane McDowell, age 16. On 3 September 1850 the Census listed James Perry Childers as the head of a family in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. James P. 29 and his wife Mary J. 25 and their children Robert T. 7, John G. 5 and James W. 2. James is a farmer.¹
He and his brother Richard joined the California gold seekers, and sailed around Cape Horn on a trip to the gold fields. The brother died en route and James bribed the ship's Captain to land on the coast of South America to bury the body of the brother instead of burying him at sea. He was in military service between 1860 and 1864. He was a Confederate soldier serving under Stirling Price, who was earlier governor of Missouri. In 1865 James Perry Childers lived in Summerville, Oregon, USA; James P. Childers owned a farm one and one-half miles northwest of Sommerville. In 1870 the Census listed James Perry Childers as the head of a family in Summerville, Oregon, USA.² He died on 1 November 1895 in Summerville, Oregon, USA.