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James Albert Posey

Male 1865 - 1956  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  James Albert Posey was born on 6 Sep 1865 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky (son of James Monroe Posey and Lorinda Monfort); died on 16 Oct 1956 in Franklin County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Physician of Frankfort

    James married Addie Neal. Addie was born on 10 Sep 1867; died on 25 Feb 1893 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4. [Group Sheet]

    James married Willy K Kennedy in 1897. Willy was born in Dec 1871 in Kentucky; died in 1952 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. James M Posey was born on 28 Sep 1914 in Clark County, Kentucky; died on 22 Mar 1974 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Monroe PoseyJames Monroe Posey was born on 21 Sep 1832 in Anderson County, Kentucky (son of Jeremiah Buckley Posey and Lucretia Walker); died on 13 Dec 1907 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: County Clerk 1866-1870, Lawyer & Judge 1890-1893, Stamp Deputy

    Notes:

    FROM: HISTORY OF ANDERSON COUNTY - BOOK 2

    Admitted to pratice law May 3, 1855. Judge Posey also taught school in his younger years. He entered politics in 1867, He was deputy clerk for eight years, he also served as Superintendent of Schools in the county. In 1892 he was stamp deputy under Cleveland for four years and was County Judge for 10 years. Judge Posey was the first man in the south to defeat a Confederate soldier for office, winning over Capt. W.E. Bell who was just back from war.

    FROM: HISTORY OF ANDERSON COUNTY

    On the 21st day of November, 1870 was amoung others named "Trustees of the Baptist Church of Jesus Christ commonly known as the United Baptist" in Lawrenceburg Main & Madison (Lot no 31 on plot map) was destoyed by high winds and later burned down in January 1924. Rebuilt in modern style

    Listed as inlisted in Anderson County Militia 1865-1869 as Posey, J.M.

    History of Anderson County Book I & II
    County Clerk JM Posey 1866-1870
    Judges J.M. Posey 1890-1893

    History of Anderson County Judges:
    James M. Posey 1878
    J.M. Posey 1882
    J.M. Posey 1893
    J.M. Posey Resigned, appointed stamp deputy 1893

    Anderson County Kentucky Militia 1865-1869

    James married Lorinda Monfort on 11 Sep 1855 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky. Lorinda (daughter of David W Monfort and Mary Cook) was born on 25 Apr 1835 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 6 Feb 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Section 4, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lorinda MonfortLorinda Monfort was born on 25 Apr 1835 in Shelby County, Kentucky (daughter of David W Monfort and Mary Cook); died on 6 Feb 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Section 4, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Anderson County, Kentucky
    Marriages 1831-1875' Compiled by Robt.P. Moore; Distributed by Nelson
    County Genealogical Round Table PO Box 409, Bardstown, KY 40004

    James M. Posey, 23, b., res. Anderson Co., - Lorrinda F. Monfort, 20, b.
    Shelby Co., res. Anderson Co., 11 Sept. 1855 at David Monfort's.
    (Consent) father David W. Monfort, (Surety) C.H. Fenwick, (Married by)
    JH Walker. Book B, 246.

    Notes:

    James M. Posey, 23, b., res. Anderson Co. - Lorinda F. Monfort, 20, b.
    Shelby Co., res. Anderson Co., 11 Sep 1855 at David Montfort's. (C)
    father David W. Monfort, (S) C.H. Fenwick, (M) JH Walker.

    Children:
    1. Mary Walker Posey was born on 24 Jul 1856 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1914 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno CA, W 27 Block 7, Laural Hill Section.
    2. William Horace Posey was born on 17 Jun 1858 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 22 Mar 1925 in Franklin County, Kentucky; was buried in Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.
    3. Owen Bredkenridge Posey was born about 1859 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died about 1859 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky.
    4. Lucretia Posey was born on 28 Sep 1862 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 9 Nov 1942 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Belmont Memorial, Fresno, Fresno County, California Blk 7, Sec 305, Grave 4.
    5. 1. James Albert Posey was born on 6 Sep 1865 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 16 Oct 1956 in Franklin County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.
    6. Laura Eloise Posey was born on 21 May 1868 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 9 Dec 1960 in Fresno County, California; was buried in Belmont Memorial, Fresno, Fresno County, California Blk 17, Sec 512, Grave 3.
    7. Edward M Posey was born in 1872 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jan 1953 in Cook County, Illinois.
    8. Charles Rowland Posey was born on 19 Dec 1874 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 4 Jun 1928 in Baltimore City, Maryland; was buried in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville, Baltimore County, Maryland.
    9. Thomas Hubert Posey was born on 9 Feb 1877 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 17 Aug 1957 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jeremiah Buckley Posey was born in 1808 in Anderson County, Kentucky (son of James Posey and Sarah Buckley); was buried in Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer

    Notes:

    The British Invasion: Private in Capt. Burgess' co, 43rd rgt
    Jeremiah was from one of the leading families in Virginia, migrated to Anderson County in the early days of formation and was appointed "Captain of Patrol" in Lawrenceburg.

    Jeremiah married Lucretia Walker in 1824 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky. Lucretia (daughter of Randolph Walker and Polly Hoblett) was born in 1810 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died before 1837 in Clay County, Missouri. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lucretia Walker was born in 1810 in Anderson County, Kentucky (daughter of Randolph Walker and Polly Hoblett); died before 1837 in Clay County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Her fathers's will dated Jun 37, 1837 notes her as deceased.
    it does provide for her children.

    Children:
    1. Mary Walker Posey was born in 1831 in Kentucky; died on 23 Sep 1854 in Carroll County, Kentucky.
    2. 2. James Monroe Posey was born on 21 Sep 1832 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 13 Dec 1907 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky, Section 4.

  3. 6.  David W MonfortDavid W Monfort was born on 12 Dec 1806 in Henry County, Kentucky (son of Francis Henry Monfort and Mary Polly Banta); died on 10 Apr 1883 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Carpenter

    David married Mary Cook on 24 Sep 1832 in Shelby County, Kentucky. Mary (daughter of Seth Cook and Frances Wilcoxson) was born in 1809 in Kentucky; died on 6 Aug 1890 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary CookMary Cook was born in 1809 in Kentucky (daughter of Seth Cook and Frances Wilcoxson); died on 6 Aug 1890 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. James Francis Monfort was born in Jun 1833 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 25 Nov 1920 in Bexar County, Texas.
    2. 3. Lorinda Monfort was born on 25 Apr 1835 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 6 Feb 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Section 4, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
    3. Israel Christopher Monfort was born in Aug 1838 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died in 1920 in Cole, McClain County, Oklahoma.
    4. Martha Jane "Jennie" Monfort was born on 3 May 1844 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died in 1927.
    5. William Berry Monfort was born on 17 Oct 1846 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 31 Oct 1930 in Oklahoma.
    6. Nancy Elizabeth Monfort was born on 16 Nov 1852 in Salt River, Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 10 Feb 1901 in Shelby County, Kentucky.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Posey was born about 1778 in Westmoreland County, Virginia; died in in Anderson County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer/Planter

    James married Sarah Buckley. Sarah was born about 1774. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sarah Buckley was born about 1774.
    Children:
    1. Thomas Buckley Posey was born in 1806 in Kentucky; died in 1867 in Kentucky.
    2. 4. Jeremiah Buckley Posey was born in 1808 in Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Kentucky.

  3. 10.  Randolph Walker was born on 14 Mar 1777 in St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia (son of Randolph Walker and Elizabeth "Betsy" Harris); died in 1837 in Anderson County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Religion: Baptist

    Notes:

    From the book History and Families of Anderson County Kentucky:
    All the Walkers were members of the Old Salt River Baptist Church shortly after it was formed in 1798

    Randolph married Polly Hoblett in Woodford County, Virginia. Polly (daughter of Johannes Michael Hobblitt (Hoblit) and Catherine Van Veigle) was born on 5 Oct 1779 in Virginia; died on 11 May 1861 in Anderson County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Polly Hoblett was born on 5 Oct 1779 in Virginia (daughter of Johannes Michael Hobblitt (Hoblit) and Catherine Van Veigle); died on 11 May 1861 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. Maria Walker was born in 1798 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    2. Merritt Walker was born in 1798 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    3. Porter Clay Walker was born in 1802 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    4. Warfield Walker was born in 1804 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    5. Randolph Walker was born on 5 Feb 1808 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died in 1842 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    6. 5. Lucretia Walker was born in 1810 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died before 1837 in Clay County, Missouri.
    7. Artemesia Walker was born in 1811 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died in 1888.
    8. William Walker was born in 1812 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    9. Sarah Walker was born in 1815 in Anderson County, Kentucky.
    10. Monroe Walker was born on 14 May 1826 in Anderson County, Kentucky; died on 2 Jan 1911 in Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Lawrenceburg Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky.

  5. 12.  Francis Henry Monfort was born in Apr 1784 in Conewago, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (son of Francis Monfort and Geertruid Charity Banta); died on 15 Jan 1867 in Pleasant Hill, Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Shaker Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Skilled wood worker

    Francis married Mary Polly Banta. Mary (daughter of John Banta and Maria Ryker) was born on 29 Jan 1783 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 5 Jul 1838 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Shaker Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Mercer County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Polly Banta was born on 29 Jan 1783 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of John Banta and Maria Ryker); died on 5 Jul 1838 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Shaker Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. John Monfort was born in 1803 in Mercer County, Kentucky.
    2. Charity Monfort was born in 1805 in Mercer County, Kentucky.
    3. 6. David W Monfort was born on 12 Dec 1806 in Henry County, Kentucky; died on 10 Apr 1883 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky.

  7. 14.  Seth Cook was born in 1778 in Kentucky (son of William Cook and Margaret Jones); died on 26 Jun 1860 in Shelby County, Kentucky.

    Seth married Frances Wilcoxson on 27 Feb 1796 in Shelby County, Kentucky. Frances (daughter of Daniel Wilcoxson and Sallie (Sarah) Faulkner) was born in 1782 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 26 Jun 1860 in Shelby County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Frances Wilcoxson was born in 1782 in Shelby County, Kentucky (daughter of Daniel Wilcoxson and Sallie (Sarah) Faulkner); died on 26 Jun 1860 in Shelby County, Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. Sarah Cook was born in 1801 in Shelby County, Kentucky.
    2. Nancy Cook was born on 21 Sep 1805 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 12 Jun 1887 in Shelby County, Kentucky; was buried in Indian Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby County, Kentucky.
    3. William Cook was born in 1807 in Kentucky; died in 1840 in Shelby County, Kentucky.
    4. John Cook was born on 16 Apr 1808 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 12 Jan 1856.
    5. 7. Mary Cook was born in 1809 in Kentucky; died on 6 Aug 1890 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky; was buried in Clayvillage Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayvillage, Shelby County, Kentucky.
    6. Ann Cook was born on 30 Jun 1810 in Kentucky.
    7. Malinda Cook was born in 1811 in Kentucky; died on 9 Oct 1840.
    8. Frances Cook was born on 15 Mar 1816 in Shelby County, Kentucky.
    9. Seth Cook was born on 15 Mar 1816 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 20 Oct 1885 in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
    10. Jesse Cook was born in 1820 in Kentucky.
    11. Jane Cook was born in 1824 in Kentucky; died on 2 Oct 1850.
    12. Martha Cook was born in 1826.
    13. Daniel B Cook was born on 3 Aug 1826 in Shelby County, Kentucky; died on 9 Aug 1854 in Bowling Green, Clay County, Indiana.



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