According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 233:
Blanch Mercer, daughter of Edward & Mary (Lemon) Mercer was born 15 June 1748 [note different year as recorded in Family Bible], married 1) Thomas Babb, her first cousin, in 1762, married 2) _?_ McMullen ca. 1781, and she died 1 Sept 1821 at 79 years, 2 months & 17 days and is buried in Babb Cemetery, Xenia, OH.
Children of Thomas & Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. John Babb, b ca 1763 - died perhaps in the Revolutionary War. He was not in his father's 1779 will.
2. Philip Babb, b 13 June 1764 - was on father's will, but was believed to have been killed after 1779 in the Revolutionary War.
3. Thomas Babb, Jr. (1766-1858) m. Margaret Wilson
4. Mary Ann Babb (1768 - 1863) m. Amos Derrough(Darrow)
5. Henry Mercer Babb (1770-1820) m. Grace McCool
6. Tamson Babb b 11 Sept 1772 in Frederick Co., VA, m. 8 Sept 1790 Jonathan Mercer in Frederick Co., VA, and she died before 1805? in Greene Co., OH; Tamson is wife#2 of Jonathan Mercer--wife#1 was Hester David. Tamson and Jonathan's children are Mary "Polly" Mercer, Henry Babb Mercer, Robert Mercer, Moses Mercer and Aaron Mercer
7. Jane Babb, b 30 March 1775 d 30 Dec 1847, at 72 yrs. 9 mos., unmarried and is buried near mother Blanch in OH.
8. Ruth Babb b ca 1776 named in will - probably died young
9. James Babb b ca 1778
Child of _?_ McMullen and Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. Charlotte McMullen (recorded as Charlotte Babb in [Frederick Co. VA Order Book 22]) was b. 1782, m. 26 April 1798 George Green by James Walls, Minister, [Frederick Co., VA Bk. 15, pg. 46]. Blanch accompanied the Greens removed to Clinton Co., OH in October 1810, according to an affidavit made by Henry Mercer Green.
In her father's will, Blanch was called Blanch McMullen, late Blanch Babb, widow of Thomas Babb, deceased [Jefferson Co., VA (now WV) Book 9, pg. 101 & Deed Book 1, pg. 502 - 2 Aug 1803].
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According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 231:
Blanch's husband, Thomas Babb, is a sibling to:
- Jane Babb b. ca 1742, m. bef., 1762 _?_ Reeves
- Mercer Babb (1744-1791) m. Rhoda Petty
- Margaret Babb (ca 1750-1815) m. James Wadlington
-------------------------------------------
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 413:
In 1803 Blanch McMullen, (late Blanch Babb) widow of Thomas Babb, deceased, signed over her share of her late father, Edward Mercer's estate after both her brothers, Nicholas and Edward, Jr. had died without issue. Thus, Charlotte McMullen [Blanch's dau. by 2nd marriage to _?_ McMullen] went by the name Babb after her father's death.
-------------------------------------------
Excerpt from "Revolutionary War Veterans of Greene County Ohio", published by Greene County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1995, pg.10:
BACKGROUND: Born 14 Jun 1742 in Virginia, daughter of Edward and Mary Mercer of Berkeley County, Virginia
SERVICE: Supplied 400 pounds of mutton to soldiers
HUSBAND: Married Thomas Babb on 17 Mar 1762. He was born 14 Jun 1740 in PA and died before November 1779 in Frederick County, Virginia. He was reared in PA, whence he removed to Virginia and occupied himself as a carpenter and farmer. He supplied pasturage for 44 horses for 15 days during the Revolutionary War.
CHILDREN:
-John, b.abt. 1763
-Philip, b.13 Jan 1764, d. in Revolutionary War
-Thomas Jr. b.22 Jan 1766; m. Margaret Wilson 27 Nov 1798; d. 31 Mar 1858; buried in Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
-Jane b.1765; d.30 Dec 1847
-Ruth - no further record
-Mary Ann m.Amos Derrough/Darrow
LIFE: - left blank -
DEATH: Died 01 Sep 1821, buried Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
SOURCES:
D.A.R. Patriot Index book I, pg. 25
Babb Cemetery Inscriptions, Caesarscreek Township, Greene County, Ohio
Frederick County, Virginia marriages, 1738-1850
Frederick County, Virginia wills book 4, pg. 497
Public Claims, County Order Book, 1781-84, Frederick County, Virginia
Babb family history
Chronological and Genealogical Record of the Mercer Heirs to the Ancestor's Estate
RESEARCHER: Kathleen Taylor, Ira Parkhurst
----------------------------------------
Additional data submitted via email dated Sep 18, 2018 at 3:45 PM Linda Rosenthal DAR USD1812:
"Rev War-Thomas Babb (Patriotic Service )PS VA, furnished supplies for Continental Line, DAR #A004182"
Source: dar.org ancestor search
Blanch Mercer, daughter of Edward & Mary (Lemon) Mercer was born 15 June 1748 [note different year as recorded in Family Bible], married 1) Thomas Babb, her first cousin, in 1762, married 2) _?_ McMullen ca. 1781, and she died 1 Sept 1821 at 79 years, 2 months & 17 days and is buried in Babb Cemetery, Xenia, OH.
Children of Thomas & Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. John Babb, b ca 1763 - died perhaps in the Revolutionary War. He was not in his father's 1779 will.
2. Philip Babb, b 13 June 1764 - was on father's will, but was believed to have been killed after 1779 in the Revolutionary War.
3. Thomas Babb, Jr. (1766-1858) m. Margaret Wilson
4. Mary Ann Babb (1768 - 1863) m. Amos Derrough(Darrow)
5. Henry Mercer Babb (1770-1820) m. Grace McCool
6. Tamson Babb b 11 Sept 1772 in Frederick Co., VA, m. 8 Sept 1790 Jonathan Mercer in Frederick Co., VA, and she died before 1805? in Greene Co., OH; Tamson is wife#2 of Jonathan Mercer--wife#1 was Hester David. Tamson and Jonathan's children are Mary "Polly" Mercer, Henry Babb Mercer, Robert Mercer, Moses Mercer and Aaron Mercer
7. Jane Babb, b 30 March 1775 d 30 Dec 1847, at 72 yrs. 9 mos., unmarried and is buried near mother Blanch in OH.
8. Ruth Babb b ca 1776 named in will - probably died young
9. James Babb b ca 1778
Child of _?_ McMullen and Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. Charlotte McMullen (recorded as Charlotte Babb in [Frederick Co. VA Order Book 22]) was b. 1782, m. 26 April 1798 George Green by James Walls, Minister, [Frederick Co., VA Bk. 15, pg. 46]. Blanch accompanied the Greens removed to Clinton Co., OH in October 1810, according to an affidavit made by Henry Mercer Green.
In her father's will, Blanch was called Blanch McMullen, late Blanch Babb, widow of Thomas Babb, deceased [Jefferson Co., VA (now WV) Book 9, pg. 101 & Deed Book 1, pg. 502 - 2 Aug 1803].
-------------------------------------------
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 231:
Blanch's husband, Thomas Babb, is a sibling to:
- Jane Babb b. ca 1742, m. bef., 1762 _?_ Reeves
- Mercer Babb (1744-1791) m. Rhoda Petty
- Margaret Babb (ca 1750-1815) m. James Wadlington
-------------------------------------------
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 413:
In 1803 Blanch McMullen, (late Blanch Babb) widow of Thomas Babb, deceased, signed over her share of her late father, Edward Mercer's estate after both her brothers, Nicholas and Edward, Jr. had died without issue. Thus, Charlotte McMullen [Blanch's dau. by 2nd marriage to _?_ McMullen] went by the name Babb after her father's death.
-------------------------------------------
Excerpt from "Revolutionary War Veterans of Greene County Ohio", published by Greene County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1995, pg.10:
BACKGROUND: Born 14 Jun 1742 in Virginia, daughter of Edward and Mary Mercer of Berkeley County, Virginia
SERVICE: Supplied 400 pounds of mutton to soldiers
HUSBAND: Married Thomas Babb on 17 Mar 1762. He was born 14 Jun 1740 in PA and died before November 1779 in Frederick County, Virginia. He was reared in PA, whence he removed to Virginia and occupied himself as a carpenter and farmer. He supplied pasturage for 44 horses for 15 days during the Revolutionary War.
CHILDREN:
-John, b.abt. 1763
-Philip, b.13 Jan 1764, d. in Revolutionary War
-Thomas Jr. b.22 Jan 1766; m. Margaret Wilson 27 Nov 1798; d. 31 Mar 1858; buried in Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
-Jane b.1765; d.30 Dec 1847
-Ruth - no further record
-Mary Ann m.Amos Derrough/Darrow
LIFE: - left blank -
DEATH: Died 01 Sep 1821, buried Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
SOURCES:
D.A.R. Patriot Index book I, pg. 25
Babb Cemetery Inscriptions, Caesarscreek Township, Greene County, Ohio
Frederick County, Virginia marriages, 1738-1850
Frederick County, Virginia wills book 4, pg. 497
Public Claims, County Order Book, 1781-84, Frederick County, Virginia
Babb family history
Chronological and Genealogical Record of the Mercer Heirs to the Ancestor's Estate
RESEARCHER: Kathleen Taylor, Ira Parkhurst
----------------------------------------
Additional data submitted via email dated Sep 18, 2018 at 3:45 PM Linda Rosenthal DAR USD1812:
"Rev War-Thomas Babb (Patriotic Service )PS VA, furnished supplies for Continental Line, DAR #A004182"
Source: dar.org ancestor search
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 233:
Blanch Mercer, daughter of Edward & Mary (Lemon) Mercer was born 15 June 1748 [note different year as recorded in Family Bible], married 1) Thomas Babb, her first cousin, in 1762, married 2) _?_ McMullen ca. 1781, and she died 1 Sept 1821 at 79 years, 2 months & 17 days and is buried in Babb Cemetery, Xenia, OH.
Children of Thomas & Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. John Babb, b ca 1763 - died perhaps in the Revolutionary War. He was not in his father's 1779 will.
2. Philip Babb, b 13 June 1764 - was on father's will, but was believed to have been killed after 1779 in the Revolutionary War.
3. Thomas Babb, Jr. (1766-1858) m. Margaret Wilson
4. Mary Ann Babb (1768 - 1863) m. Amos Derrough(Darrow)
5. Henry Mercer Babb (1770-1820) m. Grace McCool
6. Tamson Babb b 11 Sept 1772 in Frederick Co., VA, m. 8 Sept 1790 Jonathan Mercer in Frederick Co., VA, and she died before 1805? in Greene Co., OH; Tamson is wife#2 of Jonathan Mercer--wife#1 was Hester David. Tamson and Jonathan's children are Mary "Polly" Mercer, Henry Babb Mercer, Robert Mercer, Moses Mercer and Aaron Mercer
7. Jane Babb, b 30 March 1775 d 30 Dec 1847, at 72 yrs. 9 mos., unmarried and is buried near mother Blanch in OH.
8. Ruth Babb b ca 1776 named in will - probably died young
9. James Babb b ca 1778
Child of _?_ McMullen and Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. Charlotte McMullen (recorded as Charlotte Babb in [Frederick Co. VA Order Book 22]) was b. 1782, m. 26 April 1798 George Green by James Walls, Minister, [Frederick Co., VA Bk. 15, pg. 46]. Blanch accompanied the Greens removed to Clinton Co., OH in October 1810, according to an affidavit made by Henry Mercer Green.
In her father's will, Blanch was called Blanch McMullen, late Blanch Babb, widow of Thomas Babb, deceased [Jefferson Co., VA (now WV) Book 9, pg. 101 & Deed Book 1, pg. 502 - 2 Aug 1803].
-------------------------------------------
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 231:
Blanch's husband, Thomas Babb, is a sibling to:
- Jane Babb b. ca 1742, m. bef., 1762 _?_ Reeves
- Mercer Babb (1744-1791) m. Rhoda Petty
- Margaret Babb (ca 1750-1815) m. James Wadlington
-------------------------------------------
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 413:
In 1803 Blanch McMullen, (late Blanch Babb) widow of Thomas Babb, deceased, signed over her share of her late father, Edward Mercer's estate after both her brothers, Nicholas and Edward, Jr. had died without issue. Thus, Charlotte McMullen [Blanch's dau. by 2nd marriage to _?_ McMullen] went by the name Babb after her father's death.
-------------------------------------------
Excerpt from "Revolutionary War Veterans of Greene County Ohio", published by Greene County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1995, pg.10:
BACKGROUND: Born 14 Jun 1742 in Virginia, daughter of Edward and Mary Mercer of Berkeley County, Virginia
SERVICE: Supplied 400 pounds of mutton to soldiers
HUSBAND: Married Thomas Babb on 17 Mar 1762. He was born 14 Jun 1740 in PA and died before November 1779 in Frederick County, Virginia. He was reared in PA, whence he removed to Virginia and occupied himself as a carpenter and farmer. He supplied pasturage for 44 horses for 15 days during the Revolutionary War.
CHILDREN:
-John, b.abt. 1763
-Philip, b.13 Jan 1764, d. in Revolutionary War
-Thomas Jr. b.22 Jan 1766; m. Margaret Wilson 27 Nov 1798; d. 31 Mar 1858; buried in Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
-Jane b.1765; d.30 Dec 1847
-Ruth - no further record
-Mary Ann m.Amos Derrough/Darrow
LIFE: - left blank -
DEATH: Died 01 Sep 1821, buried Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
SOURCES:
D.A.R. Patriot Index book I, pg. 25
Babb Cemetery Inscriptions, Caesarscreek Township, Greene County, Ohio
Frederick County, Virginia marriages, 1738-1850
Frederick County, Virginia wills book 4, pg. 497
Public Claims, County Order Book, 1781-84, Frederick County, Virginia
Babb family history
Chronological and Genealogical Record of the Mercer Heirs to the Ancestor's Estate
RESEARCHER: Kathleen Taylor, Ira Parkhurst
----------------------------------------
Additional data submitted via email dated Sep 18, 2018 at 3:45 PM Linda Rosenthal DAR USD1812:
"Rev War-Thomas Babb (Patriotic Service )PS VA, furnished supplies for Continental Line, DAR #A004182"
Source: dar.org ancestor search
Blanch Mercer, daughter of Edward & Mary (Lemon) Mercer was born 15 June 1748 [note different year as recorded in Family Bible], married 1) Thomas Babb, her first cousin, in 1762, married 2) _?_ McMullen ca. 1781, and she died 1 Sept 1821 at 79 years, 2 months & 17 days and is buried in Babb Cemetery, Xenia, OH.
Children of Thomas & Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. John Babb, b ca 1763 - died perhaps in the Revolutionary War. He was not in his father's 1779 will.
2. Philip Babb, b 13 June 1764 - was on father's will, but was believed to have been killed after 1779 in the Revolutionary War.
3. Thomas Babb, Jr. (1766-1858) m. Margaret Wilson
4. Mary Ann Babb (1768 - 1863) m. Amos Derrough(Darrow)
5. Henry Mercer Babb (1770-1820) m. Grace McCool
6. Tamson Babb b 11 Sept 1772 in Frederick Co., VA, m. 8 Sept 1790 Jonathan Mercer in Frederick Co., VA, and she died before 1805? in Greene Co., OH; Tamson is wife#2 of Jonathan Mercer--wife#1 was Hester David. Tamson and Jonathan's children are Mary "Polly" Mercer, Henry Babb Mercer, Robert Mercer, Moses Mercer and Aaron Mercer
7. Jane Babb, b 30 March 1775 d 30 Dec 1847, at 72 yrs. 9 mos., unmarried and is buried near mother Blanch in OH.
8. Ruth Babb b ca 1776 named in will - probably died young
9. James Babb b ca 1778
Child of _?_ McMullen and Blanch (Mercer) Babb:
1. Charlotte McMullen (recorded as Charlotte Babb in [Frederick Co. VA Order Book 22]) was b. 1782, m. 26 April 1798 George Green by James Walls, Minister, [Frederick Co., VA Bk. 15, pg. 46]. Blanch accompanied the Greens removed to Clinton Co., OH in October 1810, according to an affidavit made by Henry Mercer Green.
In her father's will, Blanch was called Blanch McMullen, late Blanch Babb, widow of Thomas Babb, deceased [Jefferson Co., VA (now WV) Book 9, pg. 101 & Deed Book 1, pg. 502 - 2 Aug 1803].
-------------------------------------------
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 231:
Blanch's husband, Thomas Babb, is a sibling to:
- Jane Babb b. ca 1742, m. bef., 1762 _?_ Reeves
- Mercer Babb (1744-1791) m. Rhoda Petty
- Margaret Babb (ca 1750-1815) m. James Wadlington
-------------------------------------------
According to "Haddox-Skelton Heritage" by Ruth Haddox Harrington, 2005, pg. 413:
In 1803 Blanch McMullen, (late Blanch Babb) widow of Thomas Babb, deceased, signed over her share of her late father, Edward Mercer's estate after both her brothers, Nicholas and Edward, Jr. had died without issue. Thus, Charlotte McMullen [Blanch's dau. by 2nd marriage to _?_ McMullen] went by the name Babb after her father's death.
-------------------------------------------
Excerpt from "Revolutionary War Veterans of Greene County Ohio", published by Greene County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1995, pg.10:
BACKGROUND: Born 14 Jun 1742 in Virginia, daughter of Edward and Mary Mercer of Berkeley County, Virginia
SERVICE: Supplied 400 pounds of mutton to soldiers
HUSBAND: Married Thomas Babb on 17 Mar 1762. He was born 14 Jun 1740 in PA and died before November 1779 in Frederick County, Virginia. He was reared in PA, whence he removed to Virginia and occupied himself as a carpenter and farmer. He supplied pasturage for 44 horses for 15 days during the Revolutionary War.
CHILDREN:
-John, b.abt. 1763
-Philip, b.13 Jan 1764, d. in Revolutionary War
-Thomas Jr. b.22 Jan 1766; m. Margaret Wilson 27 Nov 1798; d. 31 Mar 1858; buried in Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
-Jane b.1765; d.30 Dec 1847
-Ruth - no further record
-Mary Ann m.Amos Derrough/Darrow
LIFE: - left blank -
DEATH: Died 01 Sep 1821, buried Babb Cemetery, Greene Co., OH
SOURCES:
D.A.R. Patriot Index book I, pg. 25
Babb Cemetery Inscriptions, Caesarscreek Township, Greene County, Ohio
Frederick County, Virginia marriages, 1738-1850
Frederick County, Virginia wills book 4, pg. 497
Public Claims, County Order Book, 1781-84, Frederick County, Virginia
Babb family history
Chronological and Genealogical Record of the Mercer Heirs to the Ancestor's Estate
RESEARCHER: Kathleen Taylor, Ira Parkhurst
----------------------------------------
Additional data submitted via email dated Sep 18, 2018 at 3:45 PM Linda Rosenthal DAR USD1812:
"Rev War-Thomas Babb (Patriotic Service )PS VA, furnished supplies for Continental Line, DAR #A004182"
Source: dar.org ancestor search
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