Webster County, Kentucky
Surname Information

This material was compiled by Jim Laffoon with thanks to Johnnie Wayne Brown who has extensive data on Webster County families at his web site

Note the direct links to an individual's 1850 Hopkins County census listing and/or 1860 Webster County census listing.

Descendants of John Givens b. 1719
 
Generation No. 1

 1.  John1 Givens was born 1719 in County Antrim, Ireland.  He married Mary 
Margaret Sitlington.

 Children of John Givens and Mary Sitlington are:
+ 2 i. William2 Givens
+ 3 ii. Thomas G. Givens


Generation No. 2

 2.  William2 Givens  (John1) was born May 18, 1762 in Augusta Co., Va., and 
died February 02, 1847 in Union Co, Ky..  He married Rebecca H. Kinney 
March 09, 1789.

 Child of William Givens and Rebecca Kinney is:
+ 4 i. James3 Givens       


 3.  Thomas G.2 Givens  (John1) was born January 21, 1767 in Augusta Co. Va., 
and died December 14, 1848 in Hopkins Co. Ky..  He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Kerr 
March 09, 1789 in Augusta Co. Va.

 Children of Thomas Givens and Elizabeth Kerr are:
+ 5 i. James Kerr3 Givens
+ 6 ii. John Allen Givens
+ 7 iii. Nathaniel K. Givens
+ 8 iv. Elizabeth "Betsy" Givens


Generation No. 3

 4.  James3 Givens  (William2, John1) was born Abt 1799 in Ky. and 
died Aft 1860.  He married Jane Hill, daughter of James Hill and Jane Bone, 
October 05, 1823 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins Co census listing    

 Children of James Givens and Jane Hill are:
+ 9 i. Elvira4 Givens
+ 10 ii. Matthew M. Givens
   

 5.  James Kerr3 Givens  (Thomas G.2, John1) was born July 26, 1794 in VA. 
Farmer and died April 07, 1855 (Source:  Hopkins Co. Heritage Book P.122).  
He married (1) Margaret Poage Givens, daughter of Eleazer Givens and Jane Robertson, 
January 15, 1818 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records) 
He married (2) Elizabeth R. Christian, daughter of Mathew Christian and Jane Black, 
January 08, 1824 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins County census listing

 Children of James Givens and Margaret Givens are:
+ 14 i. Thomas Karr4 Givens
+ 15 ii. Eleazar Robertson Givens

 Children of James Givens and Elizabeth Christian are:
+ 16 i. Margaret Poage4 Givens
+ 17 ii. John Christian Givens
   18 iii. Eliza Jane Givens, born February 13, 1830; died March 04, 1842.
+ 19 iv. Matthew Campbell Givens
+ 20 v. Helen Mae Givens
+ 21 vi. Nathaniel Karr Givens
   22 vii. James M. Givens, born Abt 1839 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing; he is also listed in the 1860 Hopkins County census.   
+ 23 viii. Martha J. Givens

 6.  John Allen3 Givens  (Thomas G.2, John1) was born February 20, 1790 in 
Va., and died November 22, 1836 in Webster Co., Ky. (Whittinghill Cemetery).  He 
married Martha "Patsy" Givens, daughter of Eleazer Givens and Jane Robertson,
May 23, 1816 in Hopkins Co., Ky.

 Children of John Givens and Martha Givens are:
   24 i. Eliza Jane4 Givens, born March 31, 1817; died November 23, 1846.  She 
married John Fredrick Dobyns February 27, 1834.
+ 25 ii. Eleazer M. Givens
   26 iii. Margaret R. Givens, born December 25, 1820; died August 20, 1835.
   27 iv. James Givens, born February 20, 1823; died September 07, 1844.
+ 28 v. Thomas P. Givens
   29 vi. Mary Ruth Givens, born October 30, 1827; died February 16, 1852.  She 
married Thomas E. Rice July 13, 1849 in Hopkins Co., Ky..
+ 30 vii. John Weir Givens
+ 31 viii. Robert R. Givens
   32 ix. Alexander K. Givens, born Abt 1835 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County Census listing in his mother's household
1860 Webster County census listing


 7.  Nathaniel K.3 Givens  (Thomas G.2, John1) was born Abt 1806 in Va.  He married 
Jane "Jennie" Givens, daughter of Eleazer Givens and Jane Robertson, April 14, 1828 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins County census listing

 Children of Nathaniel Givens and Jane Givens are:
   33 i. Thomas C.4 Givens, born Abt 1829 in Ky. Farmer.
1850 Hopkins County census listing 
   34 ii. Philip Richards, born Abt 1829 in Ky.
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
   35 iii. Martha Richards, born Abt 1830 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
+ 36 iv. Usibia "Sibbie" Givens
   37 v. James Karr Givens, born Abt 1835 in Ky.  He married Mary Elvia Lacy.
1850 Hopkins County census listing    
   38 vi. Thomas Richards, born Abt 1835 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing       
+ 39 vii. Martha J. Givens
+ 40 viii. Elizabeth Karr Givens
   41 ix. Dickson Givens, born Abt 1842 in Ky.
1850 Hopkins County census listing      
   42 x. Usibia Orr, born Abt 1848 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing      
+ 43 xi. Frances B. "Fannie" Givens


 8.  Elizabeth "Betsy"3 Givens  (Thomas G.2, John1) was born Abt 1806 in Ky. 
She married (1) Gilbert Christian, son of Mathew Christian and Jane Black.  
She married (2) Ira T. Dorris, son of Robert Dorris and Eleanor Smith, 
February 18, 1845 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins County census listing of the Dorris family

 Children of Elizabeth Givens and Gilbert Christian are:
   44 i. Lucy4 Christian, born Abt 1831 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing of the Dorris family   
   45 ii. Daniel J. Christian, born Abt 1833 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing of the Dorris family   
   46 iii. Sarah Christian, born Abt 1839 in Ky.
1850 Hopkins County census listing of the Dorris family   


Generation No. 4

 9.  Elvira4 Givens  (James3, William2, John1) was born Abt 1825 in Tn/Ky.   
She married Thomas Gist December 16, 1856 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records), son of Thomas Gist.
1850 Hopkins County census listing in James Givens household
Elvira Givens Gist is also listed in 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census records.

 Children of Elvira Givens and Thomas Gist are:
   47 i. James5 Gist, born Abt 1860 in Ky. He is listed in the 1870 Hopkins County census
   48 ii. Jane Gist, born Abt 1862 in Ky. She is listed in the 1870 Hopkins County census

 10.  Matthew M.4 Givens  (James3, William2, John1) was born Abt 1826 in Ky, 
Farmer  He married (1) Louisa (last name unknown).   
He married (2) Elizabeth Phillips January 03, 1848 in Hopkins Co., Ky..
1850 Hopkins County census listing
The Matthew Givens family is also listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census. 

 Children of Matthew Givens and Elizabeth Phillips are:
   49 i. John L.5 Givens, born Abt 1849 Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing. He is also listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins census.   
   50 ii. Jane M. Givens, born Abt 1852 in Ky. 
She is listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census.     
+ 51 iii. James W. Givens
   52 iv. Elizabeth Givens, born Abt 1858 in Ky. 
She is listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census.    
   53 v. Thomas Hill, born Abt 1843 in Ky. 
He is listed in the 1860 Hopkins County census.    
   54 vi. Martha A. Clinton, born Abt 1814 in Tn. 
She is listed in the 1860 Hopkins county census.   
+ 55 vii. James H. Clinton
   56 viii. Hugh Givens, born Abt 1861 in Ky.
He is listed in the 1870 Hopkins County census.   
   57 ix. Milton Givens, born Abt 1864 in Ky. 
He is listed in the 1870 Hopkins County census.   


 14.  Thomas Karr4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born January 24, 1819 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. and died December 07, 1897.  
He married (1) Margaret Hunter January 12, 1841.  
He married (2) Judith Gist October 29, 1846 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins .Co. Marriage Records).
1850 Hopkins County census listing
1860 Webster County census listing

Thomas K. Givens' Perrin's Biography

 Children of Thomas Givens and Judith Gist are:
   58 i. Isaac5 Tanner, born Abt 1824 in Tn. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing
+ 59 ii. Maria Ann Givens
+ 60 iii. Henry Gist Givens
   61 iv. John Givens, born 1852 in Ky.; died 1871.
1860 Webster County census listing   
   62 v. Grace Givens, born 1853 in Ky.; died 1943.
1860 Webster County census listing   
   63 vi. Eliza Louisa Givens, born 1855 in Ky.; died 1922.
1860 Webster County census listing 
+ 64 vii. Sarah Cecil Givens
   65 viii. Margaret Givens, born 1859 in Ky.; died September 17, 1943.
1860 Webster County census listing
+ 66 ix. Thomas Nathaniel Givens
   67 x. Dixie Givens, born 1863; died 1892.  She married Sam T. Miles December 15, 1885 
in Webster Co., Ky.

 15.  Eleazar Robertson4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 
January 03, 1821.  His first marriage was to Martha Ann Parker, daughter of Richard Parker 
and Mary Davis.

 Children of Eleazar Givens and Martha Parker are:
   68 i. Mary Helen5 Givens, born 1854; died 1854.
   69 ii. Mary Elizabeth Givens, born Abt 1855.  She married Maxwell McCann.
   70 iii. Ella Givens, born Abt 1858.  She married John Franklin Dawson.
   71 iv. Thomas Curtis Givens, born 1862; died 1892.

 16.  Margaret Poage4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 
October 12, 1825, and died February 14, 1882 in Lockeford, San Joaquin Co., Ca..  
She married Thomas Barnes Parker, son of Richard Parker and Mary Davis, 
September 29, 1842 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins County census listing - living with her parents.

 Children of Margaret Givens and Thomas Parker are:
   72 i. Missouri Jane5 Parker, born October 17, 1843 in Mo.
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
   73 ii. James Kerr Parker, born March 14, 1846 in Mo.
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
   74 iii. William Brown Parker, born April 05, 1849 in Mo.
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
   75 iv. Joseph Douglas Parker, born December 20, 1852.
   76 v. Frances Parker, born March 12, 1859.
   77 vi. Thomas B. Parker, Jr., born October 22, 1862.


 17.  John Christian4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born June 
17, 1828 in Ky. and died March 05, 1897 in Hopkins Co., Ky.  He married 
Artmissa Barnhill, daughter of James Barnhill and Emily Wynn, October 24, 1853 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records). 
He is listed in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Hopkins County census.   
According to Some Webster County, Kentucky Families by Minerva Bone Bassett, 
"John Christian Givens went to California in 1850 and stayed 3 years."  

 Children of John Givens and Artmissa Barnhill are:
+ 78 i. Edmonia5 Givens
+ 79 ii. Emma Givens
   80 iii. James Byrd Givens, born Abt 1859 in Ky. He married Lillian Frances Tapp.  
He is listed in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Hopkins County census.
   81 iv. William B. Givens, born Abt 1862 in Ky. 
He is listed in the 1870 and 1880 Hopkins County census.   
+ 82 v. John Eleazer Givens
   83 vi. Sallie Givens, born April 25, 1874 in Ky. She married Charlie G. Morton 
October 19, 1898 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records). 
She died April 30, 1943 (Odd Fellows Cemetery).    
She is listed in the 1880 Hopkins County census.

 19.  Matthew Campbell4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 
April 15, 1832 in Ky.; died June 03, 1906.  He married Catherine Gabriella Hunter 
October 20, 1858.
1850 Hopkins County census listing 
He is also listed in the 1860 Hopkins County census.

 Children of Matthew Givens and Catherine Hunter are:
   84 i. Duncan C.5 Givens, born Abt 1859 in Ky. 
He is listed in the 1860 Hopkins County census.   
+ 85 ii. Clarence Christian Givens

 20.  Helen Mae4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born Abt 1835 
in Ky., and died May 30, 1866.  She married Henry Madison Clay December 23, 1857 
in Hopkins Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins County census listing. She is also listed in the 1860 Hopkins County census.

 Children of Helen Givens and Henry Clay are:
   86 i. Mary Catherine5 Clay, born 1860.
   87 ii. Henry Forrest Clay, born December 31, 1861 in Ky. He 
married Christian Jones. He is listed in the 1870 Hopkins census.
   88 iii. Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Clay, born March 24, 1863 in Ky.; died November 23, 1893.  
She married Charley Wright Barnhill October 01, 1884. 
She is listed in the 1870 and 1880 Hopkins County census.
   89 iv. James G. Clay, born 1866.

 21.  Nathaniel Karr4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 
August 29, 1837 in Providence, Ky., and died December 30, 1871 (Whitinghill Cemetery). 
He married Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth Clay, the daughter of Benjamin Clay and 
Abiah McDowell, December 20, 1865 in Henderson, Ky. at her parents home. 
(Sources:  Hopkins Co. Heritage Book pages 239 and 308)
1850 Hopkins County census listing.  He is also listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County 
census records.

 Child of Nathaniel Givens and Sarah Clay is:
   90 i. Frances Abiah (Fanny)5 Givens, born December 29, 1871 in Ky. 
She married George Simmons Randle 1893 (Source: Hopkins Heritage Book P.123).
She is listed in the 1880 Hopkins County census.

 23.  Martha J.4 Givens  (James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born Abt 1842 
in Ky. She married John T. Young, son of Thomas Young and Malinda Harvey.
1850 Hopkins County census listing.  
She is also listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census records.

 Children of Martha Givens and John Young are:
   91 i. William L.5 Young, born Abt 1859 in Ky. 
He is listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census.   
   92 ii. Daniel B. Young, born Abt 1865 in Ky. 
He is listed in the 1870 Hopkins County census.   
   93 iii. Helen Young, born Abt 1869 in Ky. 
She is listed in the 1870 Hopkins County census.   

 25.  Eleazer M.4 Givens  (John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born February 
04, 1819 in Ky., and died August 07, 1857.  
He married Elizabeth G. Gist, the daughter of Thomas Gist and Anna Barbour,    
February 12, 1845 in Hopkins Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins County census listing

 Children of Eleazer Givens and Elizabeth Gist are:
   94 i. John T.5 Givens, born Abt 1845 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
   95 ii. Ann Givens, born Abt 1847 in Ky. 
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
+ 96 iii. Martha Frances Givens
   97 iv. Edgar Givens, born Abt 1851; died 1885.  He married Ada T. Payne.

 28.  Thomas P.4 Givens  (John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born October 
06, 1825.  He married (1) Frances Gist,daughter of Thomas Gist and Anna Barbour, 
January 25, 1847 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records).
He married (2) Rachel Taylor Rice, the daughter of Edward Rice and Mary Nichols, 
November 30, 1854 in Hopkins Co., Ky., 


 Children of Thomas Givens and Rachel Rice are:
   98 i. Frances J.5 Givens, born March 08, 1856; died June 27, 1860.
+ 99 ii. Macy Janette Givens
   100 iii. Martha J. Givens, born February 17, 1859; died August 13, 1860.
   101 iv. Sallie T. Givens, born 1860; died 1880.

 30.  John Weir4 Givens  (John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born February 
04, 1830 in Hopkins Co., Ky. He married (1) Judith W. R. Weir, daughter of 
William Weir and Amelia Green, December 19, 1853 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
He married (2) Maggie Ross, daughter of Charles Ross and Charlotte Ashby, 
April 27, 1866.  (Source:  Hopkins Co., Marriage Records)
His 1860 Webster County census listing

John Weir Givens' Perrin's Biography

 Children of John Givens and Judith Weir are:
   102 i. Amelia R.5 Givens, born Abt 1855 in Ky.  She married T.O. Sugg.
His 1860 Webster County census listing   
   103 ii. John W. Givens, born Abt 1859 in Ky. 
His 1860 Webster County census listing   

 Children of John Givens and Maggie Ross are:
+ 104 i. Ross5 Givens
   105 ii. James M. Givens.
   106 iii. Stewart Givens.

 31.  Robert R.4 Givens  (John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born July 22, 
1832 in Ky.  He married Martha (Matte) Melvina Parker, the daughter of Benjamin Parker 
and Mary Jennings, February 01, 1855 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
His 1850 Hopkins County census listing
His 1860 Webster County census listing

 Children of Robert Givens and Martha Parker are:
  107 i. Mary A.5 Givens, born February 17, 1856 in Hopkins Co., Ky.; died July 30, 1871 
in Webster Co., Ky..
+ 108 ii. Rosanna V. Givens
  109 iii. James B. Givens, born August 08, 1859.  He married Ann H. Scott 
October 05, 1879.
His 1860 Webster County census listing
+ 110 iv. Thomas Dudley Givens


 36.  Usibia "Sibbie"4 Givens  (Nathaniel K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 
Abt 1832 in Ky.  She married (1) James Monroe Rice, son of Edward Rice and Mary Nichols,  
November 16, 1850 
She married (2) Richen Price, son of James Price and Mary Earle, April 28, 1879 
in Webster Co., Ky.
1850 Hopkins County census listing
1860 Webster County census listing of the Rice family.

 Children of Usibia Givens and James Rice are:
   111 i. Thomas Kearney5 Rice, born 1853 in Ky.; died 1933.
1860 Webster County census listing   
   112 ii. Wade Hampton Rice.
   113 iii. Jennie Frances Rice.
   114 iv. Nathaniel Rice, born Abt 1856 in Ky. 
1860 Webster County census listing      
   115 v. Edward Rice, born Abt 1858 in Ky.  He married Ella Margaret Hart.
1860 Webster County census listing      

 Child of Usibia Givens and Richen Price is:
   116 i. Grace5 Price.

 39.  Martha J.4 Givens  (Nathaniel K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born Abt 1838 
and died May 1860.  She married James Lawrence Rice, son of James Rice 
and Eliza Nichols, September 30, 1853 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
1850 Hopkins County census listing 
1860 Webster County census listing of the James L. Rice family.


 Children of Martha Givens and James Rice are:
   117 i. Elizabeth5 Rice, born Abt 1855.
   118 ii. Lolo M. Rice, born Abt 1860.

 40.  Elizabeth Karr4 Givens  (Nathaniel K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born Abt 
1839 in Ky.  She married Joseph N. Rice, son of Edward Rice and Mary Nichols, 
March 01, 1855 in Hopkins Co., Ky.

1850 Hopkins County census listing    
1860 Webster County census listing of Josiah N. Rice family

 Children of Elizabeth Givens and Joseph Rice are:
   119 i. Mary K.5 Rice.  She married George McLain Baker April 04, 1883.
   120 ii. Macy M. Rice, born Abt 1857 in Ky. She married (1) Edd M. Price Abt 1873.  
She married (2) William Asher December 24, 1877. 
1860 Webster County census listing
+ 121 iii. Jenny T. Rice
+ 122 iv. Edward Nathaniel Rice, Dr.
   123 v. Kate C. Rice, born March 12, 1876; died September 23, 1928.  She 
married Thomas H. Wallace January 24, 1894 in Webster Co., Ky..

 43.  Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens  (Nathaniel K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born November 06, 1849 in Hopkins Co.   She married William Thomas Baker, son of 
James Baker and Sarah Price, May 09, 1865 in Webster Co., Ky. 
She died September 24, 1899 in Lisman, Webster Co., Ky. (Big Hill Cem).
1850 Hopkins County census listing   
1860 Webster County census listing with the James M. Rice family
Notes: She is living with sister Usibia and her husband James Monroe Rice 
in 1860 Webster County.

 Children of Frances Givens and William Baker are:
+ 124 i. Lena Elizabeth5 Baker
+ 125 ii. Eusibia Orr "Sibbie" Baker
+ 126 iii. Sarah Jane Baker
+ 127 iv. Ima Lee Baker
   128 v. Flora Baker, born June 28, 1879; died February 13, 1904 in Howell, 
Ind.  She married Curtis Elswoth Lane May 19, 1897 in Springfield, Tn..
+ 129 vi. Nancy Macy Baker
   130 vii. Frances Baker, born December 12, 1884; died September 18, 1964 in 
Owensboro, Ky..  She married Alvie Clifton Nunn December 12, 1924 in Webster 
Co., Ky..
   131 viii. Willie Wynn Baker, born February 29, 1888 in Lisman, Ky.; died 
October 12, 1965 in Lexington, Ky..  She married Herman Lisman McGaw.
   132 ix. Helen James Baker, born April 26, 1890 in Lisman, Ky.; died 
September 24, 1971 in Louisville, Ky..  She married Edward Weindl.


Generation No. 5

 51.  James W.5 Givens  (Matthew M.4, James3, William2, John1) was born Abt 
1853 in Ky. He married Mildred Cardwell, daughter of George Cardwell and 
Angeline Stone, April 12, 1877 in Hopkins Co., Ky.(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)  
He is listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census records.


 Children of James Givens and Mildred Cardwell are:
   133 i. Dixie6 Givens, born 1878; died 1926.
   134 ii. George M. Givens, born 1880; died 1948.
   135 iii. Victoria Maude Givens, born 1882.
   136 iv. Guy Claude Givens, born 1882; died 1936.
   137 v. Joseph Eugene Givens, born 1894; died 1894.
   138 vi. Jesse Bradway Givens, born 1895; died 1898.

 55.  James H.5 Clinton  (Matthew M.4 Givens, James3, William2, John1) was born 1849 
in Ky.; died 1918.  Odd Fellows Cemetery.
He married (1) Salina H. Parrish, daughter of 
Jefferson Parrish and Lucretia Roberts,  November 26, 1873 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
He married (2) Grace Trigg, daughter of George Trigg and Susan Armstrong, 
March 26, 1879 in Hopkins Co. Ky.
He is listed in the 1860 Hopkins County census.

 Children of James Clinton and Salina Parrish are:
+ 139 i. Martha Lula6 Clinton
   140 ii. James G. Clinton, born Abt 1877 in Ky. He is listed in the 1880 Hopkins 
County census.   

 59.  Maria Ann5 Givens  (Thomas Karr4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born September 28, 1847 in Ky., and died November 05, 1935.  She married 
William Shakespear Coleman, son of John Coleman and Martha Oates, December 28, 1871
1850 Hopkins County census listing
1860 Webster County census listing

 Children of Maria Givens and William Coleman are:
   141 i. John G.6 Coleman.
   142 ii. William C. Coleman.

 60.  Henry Gist5 Givens  (Thomas Karr4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born April 06, 1849 in Ky. and died April 07, 1924.  He married (1) Agness Rice 
December 28, 1876, daughter of Kerney Rice and Ann Wynns.  
He married (2) Mrs. Byrde (Pike) Murphy, January 01, 1884.
1850 Hopkins County census listing
1860 Webster County census listing
Perrin's Biography of Henry Gist Givens

 Children of Henry Givens and Agness Rice are:
+ 143 i. Lenore6 Givens.
   144 ii. Virgil Givens.
   145 iii. Kerr Givens.

 Child of Henry Givens and Byrde Murphy is:
   146 i. Ruth6 Givens.

 64.  Sarah Cecil5 Givens  (Thomas Karr4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born 1857 in Ky., and died 1930.  She married Shelby Hicks, son of James Hicks 
and Anne Peed. December 26, 1883 in Webster Co., Ky.
1860 Webster County census listing

 Children of Sarah Givens and Shelby Hicks are:
+ 147 i. Robert Roy6 Hicks
   148 ii. Thomas Rupert Hicks, born 1887.
   149 iii. Raymons Givens Hicks, born 1895.

 66.  Thomas Nathaniel5 Givens  (Thomas Karr4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) 
was born January 17, 1861, and died February 05, 1914.  
He married Mary James Pierson, daughter of William Pierson and Sue Brooks.
1860 Webster County census listing

 Children of Thomas Givens and Mary Pierson are:
   150 i. Wright Pierson6 Givens, born 1885; died 1965.  He married Louisa 
McGraw December 20, 1908.
+ 151 ii. Thomas Karr Givens II
   152 iii. Judith Cary Bell Givens, born 1889; died 1967.
+ 153 iv. John Lenard Givens

 78.  Edmonia5 Givens  (John Christian4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born Abt 1855 in Ky., and died July 13, 1881 (Big Hill Cemetery).  She married 
Franklin Hopkins Bell, son of Stephen Bell and Minerva Harvey, May 21, 1878, 
in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records) 
Edmonia Givens is listed in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Hopkins County census.

 Children of Edmonia Givens and Franklin Bell are:
   154 i. Emma6 Bell, born Abt 1879 in Ky. She is listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co. census.
   155 ii. Stephen Bell.

 79.  Emma5 Givens  (John Christian4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born Abt 1857 in Ky. She married Herschell Fillmore Porter, son of 
Bradford Porter and Martha Lnu, February 20, 1878 in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records)
Emma Givens is listed in the 1860 and 1870 Hopkins County census.


 Child of Emma Givens and Herschell Porter is:
   156 i. Lillian6 Porter, born Abt 1879 in Ky. She is listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co. census

 82.  John Eleazer5 Givens  (John Christian4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) 
was born April 15, 1865 in Ky. and died August 13, 1950 in Nebo Hopkins Co., Ky.  
He married Willie Mae Eades February 24, 1890 in Hopkins Co., Ky.  
He is listed in the 1870 and 1880 Hopkins Co census.


 Children of John Givens and Willie Eades are:
+ 157 i. Earl6 Givens
+ 158 ii. Artibel Givens
   159 iii. Willie Gooch Givens, born April 19, 1905; died March 03, 1957.  She 
married James Bassett Wooton.
   160 iv. Anna Elizabeth Givens, born July 10, 1908; died January 10, 1992.  
She married (1) William Abernathy.  She married (2) Floyd Riley Abt 1908 

 85.  Clarence Christian5 Givens  (Matthew Campbell4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2,
John1) was born November 09, 1865, and died February 21, 1926.  He married 
Emma M. Sloan August 27, 1885.

 Children of Clarence Givens and Emma Sloan are:
   161 i. Elizabeth May6 Givens, born 1886.  She married George Bassett 
Kirkwood.
   162 ii. Helen Hunter Givens, born June 15, 1888.

 96.  Martha Frances5 Givens  (Eleazer M.4, John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) 
was born February 16, 1850 in Ky. She married Dr. John Amos Bassett, 
son of Elijah Bassett and Mary Pearl, November 13, 1872,  in Hopkins Co., Ky. 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records). She died March 31, 1938 in Providence, 
Webster Co., Ky. (Big Hill Cemetery).  
1850 Hopkins County census listing

 Children of Martha Givens and John Bassett are:
   163 i. John Thomas6 Bassett.
   164 ii. James Gustavis Bassett.  He married Lil Dowling.
   165 iii. Maurice Kirby Bassett.
   166 iv. Edgar Barbour Bassett, born 1891.

 99.  Macy Janette5 Givens  (Thomas P.4, John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born September 08, 1857.  She married Charles Peter Whittinghill, son of 
David Whittinghill and Margaret Phillips, November 01, 1882 in Hopkins Co., Ky 
(Source:  Hopkins Co. Marriage Records). She and died December 20, 1937.

 Children of Macy Givens and Charles Whittinghill are:
   167 i. Marguerite6 Whittinghill, born February 25, 1887. Her obituary can be
read online.	 
   168 ii. Rachel Rice Whittinghill, born September 18, 1899.

 104.  Ross5 Givens  (John Weir4, John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 
February 02, 1867 in Providence, Webster Co., Ky., and died November 02, 1954 in 
San Antonio, Tx..  He married Lenore Givens 1903, daughter of Henry Givens 
and Agness Rice.

 Children of Ross Givens and Lenore Givens are:
   169 i. Margaret6 Givens.
   170 ii. Judith Givens.
   171 iii. Jimmie Givens.

 108.  Rosanna V.5 Givens  (Robert R.4, John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) was 
born December 20, 1857. She married James H. Gordon, son of Calvin Gordon and 
Poran Frazer, December 03, 1873 in Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co. 
Marriage Records), and they are listed in the 1880 Hopkins Co. census.
Her 1860 Webster County census listing

 Children of Rosanna Givens and James Gordon are:
   172 i. Given6 Gordon, born August 23, 1874; died May 23, 1877 (Olive Branch 
Cemetery).
   173 ii. Olie L. Gordon, (f), born Abt 1875 in Ky. She is listed in the 1880
Hopkins Co census.   
   174 iii. Roy Gordon, born May 04, 1878; died June 16, 1878 (Olive Branch 
Cemetery).

 110.  Thomas Dudley5 Givens  (Robert R.4, John Allen3, Thomas G.2, John1) 
was born December 30, 1861, and died March 10, 1885.  He married Annie Ledia 
Jones, daughter of Thomas Jones and Lucretia Ashby, February 22, 1882 in 
Hopkins Co., Ky. (Source:  Hopkins Co., Ky.)

 Child of Thomas Givens and Annie Jones is:
   175 i. Robert Herman6 Givens, born April 16, 1883.

 121.  Jenny T.5 Rice  (Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Nathaniel K.3, Thomas G.2, 
John1) was born Abt 1860 in Ky. She married William L. Baker.
1860 Webster County census listing of Josiah N. Rice family

 Children of Jenny Rice and William Baker are:
   176 i. Dessie M.6 Baker, born 1885.
+ 177 ii. Mattie G. Baker
   178 iii. Joseph Herman Baker, born 1888.
   179 iv. Vaiden M. Baker, born July 22, 1891; died June 17, 1963 in 
Providence, Webster Co, (Union Cemetery).  She married Ralph Edwin Cardwell.
   180 v. Clyde Baker, born 1895.
+ 181 vi. Nathaniel Baker

 122.  Edward Nathaniel5 Rice, Dr.  (Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Nathaniel K.3, 
Thomas G.2, John1) was born January 24, 1867, and died April 27, 1923.  He 
married Lounette "Nettie" Baker, daughter of Isaac Baker and Nancy Lynn
February 20, 1889 in Webster Co., Ky.

 Children of Edward Rice and Lounette Baker are:
   182 i. Karrie6 Rice, born September 16, 1890.
   183 ii. Nathaniel Givens Rice, born July 01, 1894.

 124.  Lena Elizabeth5 Baker  (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Nathaniel K.3, 
Thomas G.2, John1) was born November 09, 1868, and died July 04, 1905 in 
Palestine, Tx..  She married Henry Dolored Mitchell November 07, 1886 in Shawneetown, 
Il.

 Children of Lena Baker and Henry Mitchell are:
   184 i. Blanche6 Mitchell, born January 21, 1889.
   185 ii. Fannie Mary Mitchell.
   186 iii. Earnest Baker Mitchell.
+ 187 iv. Effie Rice Mitchell
   188 v. Flora Mitchell.

 125.  Eusibia Orr "Sibbie"5 Baker  (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Nathaniel 
K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born February 18, 1871, and died 1928.  She married 
Edward John Fugate, son of Vincent Fugate and Narcissa Bourland. September 26, 1888 
(Source:  Charlie Bourland File)

 Children of Eusibia Baker and Edward Fugate are:
   189 i. William Baker6 Fugate, born 1889; died 1966.
   190 ii. Clyde Lee Fugate, born 1892; died 1959.
   191 iii. Lloyd Givins Fugate, born 1894.
   192 iv. Frances M. "Fannie" Fugate, born 1901.

 126.  Sarah Jane5 Baker  (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Nathaniel K.3, Thomas 
G.2, John1) was born February 08, 1873.  She married David Whittinghill Payne 
June 15, 1893 in Nashville, Tn..

 Child of Sarah Baker and David Payne is:
   193 i. James6 Payne.

 127.  Ima Lee5 Baker  (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Nathaniel K.3, Thomas 
G.2, John1) was born February 24, 1876.  She married Roland Lee Martin, Dr. 
April 15, 1896 in Webster Co., Ky..

 Children of Ima Baker and Roland Martin are:
   194 i. Delmar6 Martin.
   195 ii. Givens Martin.

 129.  Nancy Macy5 Baker  (Frances B. "Fannie"4 Givens, Nathaniel K.3, Thomas 
G.2, John1) was born June 05, 1882, and died September 01, 1961 in Skokie, 
Il..  She married James Payne Bassett, son of Gustavus Bassett and Misher Cunningham, 
September 25, 1906 in Nashville, Tn.

 Children of Nancy Baker and James Bassett are:
   196 i. James Baker6 Bassett, born August 01, 1907 in Providence, Webster Co., 
Ky.; died June 22, 1943 in San Francisco, Ca..  He married Claire Louise Grillo 
June 22, 1932 in San Francisco, Ca..
   

Generation No. 6

 139.  Martha Lula6 Clinton  (James H.5, Matthew M.4 Givens, James3, 
William2, John1) was born March 1875 in Hopkins Co., Ky. and died 1948 in 
Madisonville, Hopkins Co.,  KY  (Odd Fellows Cemetery Lot 632, Section M-3). 
She married Benjamin M Slaton, son of Ourelius Slaton and Mary Pritchett, 
August 26, 1896. She is listed in the 1880 and 1900 Hopkins Co. census.

 Children of Martha Clinton and Benjamin Slaton are:
   200 ii. Frank Nisbet Slaton, born May 1900 in Madisonville, Hopkins, 
Kentucky; died 1917 in M'ville, Hopkins Co. Ky.  (Odd Fellows Cemetery) 
He is listed in the 1900 Hopkins Co. census.
   202 iv. Infant Slaton, born 1903 in Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY; died 1904 
in Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY.
   203 v. Infant Slaton, born 1907 in Madisonville, Hopkins Co. KY; died 1907 
in Madisonville, Hopkins Co. KY.
   
 143.  Lenore6 Givens  (Henry Gist5, Thomas Karr4, James Kerr3, Thomas G.2, 
John1).  She married Ross Givens, son of John Givens and Maggie Ross, in 1903.

 Children of Lenore Givens and Ross Givens are:
   207 i. Margaret7 Givens.
   208 ii. Judith Givens.
   209 iii. Jimmie Givens.

 147.  Robert Roy6 Hicks  (Sarah Cecil5 Givens, Thomas Karr4, James Kerr3, 
Thomas G.2, John1) was born 1884.  He married Ruby Mason.
 
 151.  Thomas Karr6 Givens, ll  (Thomas Nathaniel5, Thomas Karr4, James 
Kerr3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 1887, and died February 28, 1950 in Louisville, 
Ky. (Cave Hill Cemetery).  He married Virginia Bransford January 05, 1910 in 
Owensboro, Ky.

 153.  John Lenard6 Givens  (Thomas Nathaniel5, Thomas Karr4, James Kerr3, 
Thomas G.2, John1) was born 1898.  He married Grace Coleman.

 
 157.  Earl6 Givens  (John Eleazer5, John Christian4, James Kerr3, Thomas 
G.2, John1) was born Abt 1892, and died October 02, 1938 in Detroit, Mi..  He 
married ?.


 158.  Artibel6 Givens  (John Eleazer5, John Christian4, James Kerr3, Thomas 
G.2, John1) was born November 07, 1893, and died December 17, 1974 in Ft. 
Meyer, Fl..  She married Oscar Monroe Corbin, Sr. April 05, 1916 in Evansville, 
In., son of Marcus Corbin and Mary Cates.

 
 177.  Mattie G.6 Baker  (Jenny T.5 Rice, Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Nathaniel 
K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 1887.  She married James Marion Humphrey, son 
of James Humphrey and Parthenia Ramsey.

 
 181.  Nathaniel6 Baker  (Jenny T.5 Rice, Elizabeth Karr4 Givens, Nathaniel 
K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born 1896.  He married Audrey Lewis.

 
 187.  Effie Rice6 Mitchell  (Lena Elizabeth5 Baker, Frances B. "Fannie"4 
Givens, Nathaniel K.3, Thomas G.2, John1) was born June 16, 1895 in Lisman, Webster 
Co., Ky., and died August 15, 1947 in Washington DC.  She married John Bassett 
Price, son of Robert Price and Frances Bassett, January 18, 1919

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