Elizabeth Eagan was the first wife of Owen Ellis, Jr. According to "West Virginia Marriages Index, 1785-1971", they were married 4 Feb 1813, in Monroe County, West Virginia. However, "Virginia Marriages 1740-1850" states they were married in Monroe County, Virginia, 2 Feb 1813.
Per Jim Stout of "Green Hills Pioneers": About the time that Virginia seceded from the union, several counties in western Virginia seceded from Virginia, forming the new Union state of West Virginia. In 1813, Monroe County was in Virginia, not West Virginia. All professional genealogists insist on accurately identifying these locations.
Over the next 25 years, the family grew to include the following children, all born in (West) Virginia: John Eagan, Philip R., Harvey, Elijah, Hannah, Virginia, Franklin Knox and Mary E. Ellis. Although our family has seen mention of two other children, Thomas and Elizabeth E., we've found no definitive proof that they were part of this family.
In 1838, the entire family moved to Missouri, arriving in November of that year. About 1841, they moved to a section of land known as Virginia Ridge. In 1843, after Daviess became a county, Owen was able to file his claim on this land.
Elizabeth died on 30 Sep 1868. The family believes she is buried near her husband in Ellis Cemetery, Daviess Co., Missouri; however, this cemetery is so overgrown, with fallen tree branches and toppled headstones, it's difficult to locate many of the stones, some of which are almost illegible.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone who has family buried in this cemetery owes Chuck Townsend and his uncle a resounding and heartfelt "Thank You" for all their years of driving from Michigan to Pattonsburg, Missouri, while on vacation, to clear and photograph as much of Ellis Cemetery as they possibly could. I see it as a monumental effort on their part over many years. Chuck saw it as a labor of love. They achieved a great deal and gave us such a wonderful gift, but they asked for nothing in return. Chuck is now a Fallen Graver, and his family & friends miss him very much, but anyone who benefitted from his work at Ellis Cemetery should visit his Find-A-Grave memorial page and leave him a special "Thank You". Shelby Susanne Evans Hardin
Per Jim Stout of "Green Hills Pioneers": About the time that Virginia seceded from the union, several counties in western Virginia seceded from Virginia, forming the new Union state of West Virginia. In 1813, Monroe County was in Virginia, not West Virginia. All professional genealogists insist on accurately identifying these locations.
Over the next 25 years, the family grew to include the following children, all born in (West) Virginia: John Eagan, Philip R., Harvey, Elijah, Hannah, Virginia, Franklin Knox and Mary E. Ellis. Although our family has seen mention of two other children, Thomas and Elizabeth E., we've found no definitive proof that they were part of this family.
In 1838, the entire family moved to Missouri, arriving in November of that year. About 1841, they moved to a section of land known as Virginia Ridge. In 1843, after Daviess became a county, Owen was able to file his claim on this land.
Elizabeth died on 30 Sep 1868. The family believes she is buried near her husband in Ellis Cemetery, Daviess Co., Missouri; however, this cemetery is so overgrown, with fallen tree branches and toppled headstones, it's difficult to locate many of the stones, some of which are almost illegible.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone who has family buried in this cemetery owes Chuck Townsend and his uncle a resounding and heartfelt "Thank You" for all their years of driving from Michigan to Pattonsburg, Missouri, while on vacation, to clear and photograph as much of Ellis Cemetery as they possibly could. I see it as a monumental effort on their part over many years. Chuck saw it as a labor of love. They achieved a great deal and gave us such a wonderful gift, but they asked for nothing in return. Chuck is now a Fallen Graver, and his family & friends miss him very much, but anyone who benefitted from his work at Ellis Cemetery should visit his Find-A-Grave memorial page and leave him a special "Thank You". Shelby Susanne Evans Hardin
Elizabeth Eagan was the first wife of Owen Ellis, Jr. According to "West Virginia Marriages Index, 1785-1971", they were married 4 Feb 1813, in Monroe County, West Virginia. However, "Virginia Marriages 1740-1850" states they were married in Monroe County, Virginia, 2 Feb 1813.
Per Jim Stout of "Green Hills Pioneers": About the time that Virginia seceded from the union, several counties in western Virginia seceded from Virginia, forming the new Union state of West Virginia. In 1813, Monroe County was in Virginia, not West Virginia. All professional genealogists insist on accurately identifying these locations.
Over the next 25 years, the family grew to include the following children, all born in (West) Virginia: John Eagan, Philip R., Harvey, Elijah, Hannah, Virginia, Franklin Knox and Mary E. Ellis. Although our family has seen mention of two other children, Thomas and Elizabeth E., we've found no definitive proof that they were part of this family.
In 1838, the entire family moved to Missouri, arriving in November of that year. About 1841, they moved to a section of land known as Virginia Ridge. In 1843, after Daviess became a county, Owen was able to file his claim on this land.
Elizabeth died on 30 Sep 1868. The family believes she is buried near her husband in Ellis Cemetery, Daviess Co., Missouri; however, this cemetery is so overgrown, with fallen tree branches and toppled headstones, it's difficult to locate many of the stones, some of which are almost illegible.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone who has family buried in this cemetery owes Chuck Townsend and his uncle a resounding and heartfelt "Thank You" for all their years of driving from Michigan to Pattonsburg, Missouri, while on vacation, to clear and photograph as much of Ellis Cemetery as they possibly could. I see it as a monumental effort on their part over many years. Chuck saw it as a labor of love. They achieved a great deal and gave us such a wonderful gift, but they asked for nothing in return. Chuck is now a Fallen Graver, and his family & friends miss him very much, but anyone who benefitted from his work at Ellis Cemetery should visit his Find-A-Grave memorial page and leave him a special "Thank You". Shelby Susanne Evans Hardin
Per Jim Stout of "Green Hills Pioneers": About the time that Virginia seceded from the union, several counties in western Virginia seceded from Virginia, forming the new Union state of West Virginia. In 1813, Monroe County was in Virginia, not West Virginia. All professional genealogists insist on accurately identifying these locations.
Over the next 25 years, the family grew to include the following children, all born in (West) Virginia: John Eagan, Philip R., Harvey, Elijah, Hannah, Virginia, Franklin Knox and Mary E. Ellis. Although our family has seen mention of two other children, Thomas and Elizabeth E., we've found no definitive proof that they were part of this family.
In 1838, the entire family moved to Missouri, arriving in November of that year. About 1841, they moved to a section of land known as Virginia Ridge. In 1843, after Daviess became a county, Owen was able to file his claim on this land.
Elizabeth died on 30 Sep 1868. The family believes she is buried near her husband in Ellis Cemetery, Daviess Co., Missouri; however, this cemetery is so overgrown, with fallen tree branches and toppled headstones, it's difficult to locate many of the stones, some of which are almost illegible.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone who has family buried in this cemetery owes Chuck Townsend and his uncle a resounding and heartfelt "Thank You" for all their years of driving from Michigan to Pattonsburg, Missouri, while on vacation, to clear and photograph as much of Ellis Cemetery as they possibly could. I see it as a monumental effort on their part over many years. Chuck saw it as a labor of love. They achieved a great deal and gave us such a wonderful gift, but they asked for nothing in return. Chuck is now a Fallen Graver, and his family & friends miss him very much, but anyone who benefitted from his work at Ellis Cemetery should visit his Find-A-Grave memorial page and leave him a special "Thank You". Shelby Susanne Evans Hardin
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