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     James Hearne married Esther Griffin. James Hearne married Pettigrew (?) James Hearne married Dix (?) James Hearne was the son of John Hearne and Anna Chesney. James Hearne died circa 1858 at Maquon, Knox Co., Illinois.¹

Following from the book, WEST VIRGINIA AND ITS PEOPLE, by Thomas Condit Miller & Hu Maxwell, 1913, volume III, page 702.
James, son of John and Annie (Chesney) Hearne, died at Maquon, Knox county, Illinois, in 1858. Having lived at Gallia, Ohio, he settled soon after 1812 in Tazewell county, Virginia, and bought a farm of two hundred acres at Burke's Garden. In 1816, however, he returned to Gallia, and lived there until the death, in 1822, of his first wife. He then brought back the oldest three children to Bland county, Virginia, to their grandfather, John Hearne, who brought them up; his other children he left at Gallia with their mother's relatives. After his last marriage he removed to Maquon. He married (first) Esther Griffin, of Gallia, Ohio, who died in 1822; (second) --- Pettigrew, of Gallia; (third) --- Dix, of Gallia. Children: Anna, married William Martin; Rachel; Levi Griffin; these and three others were by the first marriage; there were also children by each of the other marriages.

     James Hearne was born on 10 June 1839.¹ He was the son of Levi Griffin Hearne and Aura White. James Hearne married Easther Catherine Deweese on 19 February 1861.¹ James Hearne died on 14 January 1913 at age 73.¹ James Hearne was a Methodist.

Following from the book, WEST VIRGINIA AND ITS PEOPLE, by Thomas Condit Miller & Hu Maxwell, 1913, volume III, page 703.
James Hearn, son of Levi and Aura (White) Hearne, was born June 10, 1839, and died January 14, 1913. In 1867 he was in mercantile business at Frenchville, Vest Virginia, but he sold out in 1870 and removed to Kansas. He returned to West Virginia in 1873 and took up mercantile business in Mercer county. He continued in this kind of business for several years, and afterward engaged in railroad grading. He has served two terms in the West Virginia legislature, from Mercer county. In politics he is a Republican, in religion a Methodist.
He married, February 19, 1861, Esther Catherine Deweese. Children: Andrew Johnson; Alonzo Grant, born March 10, 1864, married (first) Done Kirby, (second) Emma Ramey; Victora Jane, born April 13, 1867, married Thomas Via; Quindora, born March 20, 1870, married James Templeton Akers.

     Jamima Hearne was the daughter of Nehemiah Hearne and Jane (?) Jamima Hearne married male Moore. E.B. Harn believes when Esther died, Jamima married MOORE.

     Jane Hearne was the daughter of Nehemiah Hearne and Jane (?) Jane Hearne married male Pennewell.

     Jemima Hearne was born circa 1695 at Somerset Co., Maryland.² She was the daughter of Thomas Hearne and Sarah Newbold. History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704. Her Ancestral File Number is G6W8-1X.

     Jeremiah Hearne married female Whitehead. History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704. Jeremiah Hearne was the son of John Hearne and Anna Chesney.

     John Hearne was born circa 1691 at Somerset Co., Maryland.² He was the son of Thomas Hearne and Sarah Newbold. History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704. AFN G6W8-0R submitted by Mary Jones Tady and Charles H. Merrill. His Ancestral File Number is G6W8-0R.

     John Hearne was born circa 1760 at Montgomery Co., North Carolina.² He was the son of Thomas Hearne and Nancy Wilson. John Hearne was a Farmer. He married Anna Chesney. John Hearne died circa 1837.² > > > John's children listed on pg 584. John Hearne was a Baptist.

Following from the book, WEST VIRGINIA AND IT'S PEOPLE, by Thomas Condit Miller & Hu Maxwell, 1913, volume III, page 702.
John, son of Thomas and Nancy (Wilson) Hearne, was born in Montgomery county, North Carolina, about 1760, and died in 1837. He settled on Walker's creek, in what was then Wythe (now Bland) county, Virginia. Here he purchased one hundred and thirty acres of land, September 29, 1809; this was followed by other purchases of one hundred eighty acres of adjoining land. He also bought two hundred acres on Laurel creek, Tazewell county, Virginia. He was a prosperous farmer, and like his ancestors before him, a slave holder. Besides his farming, he owned a grist mill. He was a large, strong man, and prudent and provident; he and his wife were both hard workers. In religion they were Baptists.
He married Annie Chesney, who was born in Ireland; she died in 1841. Children: Sarah, married Joshua Bruce; Catharine, married Henderson Justice; William, born July 17, 1793, died May 27, 1865, married, June 3, 1813, Susannah Hicks; James; Martha, married James Jones; Celia, married James Copley; Elizabeth, married Vincent Bruce; Jeremiah, married --- Whitehead. The cause of death was Dropsy.

     John Bruce Hearne was born on 8 July 1850.¹ He was the son of Levi Griffin Hearne and Aura White. John Bruce Hearne married Elizabeth Jerrell on 21 June 1886.¹

     John C. Hearne was born on 20 February 1825 at Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Minos Hearne and Malinda Chinn. John C. Hearne married Priscilla Wilmott on 25 December 1846 at Scott Co., Kentucky.¹ John C. Hearne died on 13 April 1877 at Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 52.¹ He was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cass Co., Missouri. His Ancestral File Number is 3ZVP-5J.

     Jonathan Hearne was born on 11 April 1760 at Little Creek, Kent Co., Delaware.¹ He married Rhoda Parker, daughter of Jacob Parker and Mary (?). Jonathan Hearne was the son of Samuel Hearne and Elizabeth Methvin. Moved to Georgia in 1792.

     Jonathan Hearne was born circa 1714 at Somerset Co., Maryland.¹ He was the son of William Hearne and Elizabeth (?) Jonathan Hearne married female (?) Jonathan Hearne died circa 1794.² Will dated 18Jan1794, Will probated on 18Mar1794. His Ancestral File Number is MM5P-MM.

     Jonathan Hearne was the son of Jonathan Hearne and female (?)

     Joseph Hearne was born on 18 February 1788.² He was the son of Lowder Hearne and Lavinia Cannon. Joseph Hearne married Nancy Calhoun. Joseph Hearne died on 2 September 1848 at age 60.² The above History lists Joseph's children, on page 201.

     Joseph Hearne was born on 16 May 1761 at Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware.² Joseph Hearne was a Saddler. He was the son of Ebenezer Hearne and Priscilla Fooks. Joseph Hearne married female King. Joseph Hearne died circa 1840 at Alabama.² Above History, has George dying in Alabama in 1838. Hist & Genealogy of Hearne Family, by Wm T. Hearne, 1907, pg 277. His Ancestral File Number is 3ZW4-90.

     Joseph Hearne was born on 24 June 1803 at Harrisonville, Shelby Co., Kentucky.² He was the son of Clement Hearne and Kesiah Cannon. Joseph Hearne married Zerilda Dillon circa 1847.³ Joseph Hearne married America Kirtley. Joseph Hearne died on 14 February 1864 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 60.² His Ancestral File Number is 3ZVQ-5N.

     Judah Hearne was born circa 1801.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Hearne and Rhoda Parker.

     Julia Augusta Hearne was born on 11 September 1838.¹ She was the daughter of William Lowder Hearne and Maria Elizabeth Ross. Julia Augusta Hearne married George H. Nettleton on 7 October 1862.¹ Hist & Genealogy of Hearne Family, by Wm T. Hearne, 1907, pg 250.

     Lavinia Hearne was born circa 1834 at Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Minos Hearne and Ann Yancey. Lavinia Hearne married Dr. male Priest. Her Ancestral File Number is 3ZVP-RM.

     Levi Griffin Hearne was born on 27 June 1816 at Burke's Garden, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Levi Griffin Hearne was a Farmer. He was the son of James Hearne and Esther Griffin. Levi Griffin Hearne married Aura White on 25 August 1836. Levi Griffin Hearne died on 27 June 1890 at age 74.¹ Levi and Aura had three other daughters and one other son. Levi Griffin Hearne was a Methodist.

Following from the book, WEST VIRGINIA AND IT'S PEOPLE, by Thomas Condit Miller & Hu Maxwell, 1913, volume III, page 703.
Levi Griffin, son of James and Esther (Griffin) Hearne, was born at Burke's Garden, Tazewell county, Virginia, June 27, 1816, and died June 27, 1890. He bought fifty acres of land; on this he lived, and he improved it. Afterward he bought adjoining lands until he owned a thousand acres of mountain land. He was a successful farmer. At the age of fourteen he had joined the Methodist church, and he was a consistent and active member all his life. In politics he was quite independent, voting for the one whom he deemed the better man, whether Democrat or Republican.
He married August 25, 1836, Aura White, who was born March 30, 1816, and died November 10, 1910. At the age of ninety-four her mental facilities were unimpaired, and she was able to read ordinary print up to the time of her death. She was a woman of noble Christian life. Children: William, born August 2, 1837, married (first) August 21, 1860, Ida Jane Smith, (second) September 22, 1902, Eliza V. Epperson; James; Andrew, born May 16, 1841, married, July 13, 1870, Martha C. Bruce; Levi Lawson, born June 13, 1848, married, September 2, 1868, Rhoda L. Tiller; John Bruce, born July 8, 1850, married, June 21, 1886, Elizabeth (---) Jerrel; Sarah Katherine, born July 15, 1858, married (first), March 29, 1883, William E. Martin, (second), November 1, 1901, John R. Phipps; Martha Ann, born November 27, 1854, married, February 8, 1877, Hiram Little; Henry Johnson, born August 15, 1861, married, February 7, 1884, Nannie B. Gore; three other daughters, one other son.

     Levi Lawson Hearne was born on 13 June 1848.¹ He was the son of Levi Griffin Hearne and Aura White. Levi Lawson Hearne married Rhoda L. Tiller on 2 September 1868.¹

     Lot Hearne was born circa 1790.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Hearne and Rhoda Parker.

     Lowder Hearne was born on 5 April 1753 at Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware.³ He was the son of Ebenezer Hearne and Priscilla Fooks. Lowder Hearne married Lavinia Cannon. Lowder Hearne died on 29 November 1809 at Delaware at age 56.³ AFN 3ZW4-7M lists spouse as Lavinia Cannon (AFN CGJT-3X). E.B. Harn lists spouse as Priscilla. His Ancestral File Number is 3ZW4-7M. Lowder Hearne was a Episcopal.

     Luther Hearne was the son of Lowder Hearne and Lavinia Cannon. Name could be "Lowder".

     Male Hearne married female (?) Ancestral File Number 3ZW4-6G. His Ancestral File Number is 3ZW4-6G.

     Mariah Hearne was born on 6 February 1801 at Harrisonville, Shelby Co., Kentucky.² She married John D. Ward. Mariah Hearne was the daughter of Clement Hearne and Kesiah Cannon. Mariah Hearne died on 15 June 1839 at age 38.² > > > Children of Mariah listed on page 446-449. Her Ancestral File Number is 3ZVQ-4H. Mariah Hearne was a Episcopal.

     Martha Hearne married James Jones. History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704. Martha Hearne was the daughter of John Hearne and Anna Chesney.

     Martha Ann Hearne was born on 27 November 1854.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Griffin Hearne and Aura White. Martha Ann Hearne married Hiram Little on 8 February 1877.¹

     Mary Hearne was born circa 1706 at Somerset Co., Maryland.² She was the daughter of Thomas Hearne and Sarah Newbold. Mary Hearne married Joshua Morgan. History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704. Her Ancestral File Number is G6W8-4G.

     Mary Hearne was born circa 1718 at Somerset Co., Maryland.² She was the daughter of William Hearne and Elizabeth (?) Mary Hearne married male Freeney. HEARNE History published in 1907, lists Mary as a Freeney. Her Ancestral File Number is MM5P-Q5.