James Francis Ewing (1852 - 1928)

Born 30 Jun 1852 in Marion County, Kentucky

Died 18 Oct 1928 at age 76 in Bradfordsville, Marion, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Francis was born in 1852. She is the daughter of Elijah Ewing and Lucretia Abell.

1860 United States Census, District 2, Marion, Kentucky, Francis Ewing, age 6, birth year abt. 1854, male, white, household members: Elijah Ewing age 37, Lucretia Ewing age 37, James Ewing age 10, Francis Ewing age 6, Mary C. Ewing age 2, George Abell age 32.

1880 United States Census, Bradfordsville, Marion, Kentucky, Franklin Ewing, age 30, birth date abt. 1850, birthplace: Kentucky, white, male, married, spouse: Mollie Ewing, Mother and Father's birthplace: Kentucky, occupation: farm laborer, household members: Franklin Ewing age 30, Mollie Ewing age 34, Wotice (Notice) Ewing age 7, Dove Ewing age 5, James F. Ewing age 3.

1910 United States Census, Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, Frank Ewing, age 58, birthplace: Kentucky, white, male, head, married, Father and Mother's birthplace: Kentucky, occupation: farmer, household members: Frank Ewing age 58, Mary Nancy Ewing age 63, Cheaty Ewing age 15, Birnie Ewing age 8.

Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000, Frank Ewing, death date 10/18/1928 in Marion, age 76.

Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Frank Ewing, male, residence date: about 1927, residence place: Bradfordsville, Marion County, Kentucky, will date 11/28/1927, probate place: 11/28/1927, probate place: Marion, Kentucky, those mentioned: Anner (Frannie) Ewing wife, J.F. Ewing son, John Overstreet son-in-law.

From Ancestry.com: Obituary - Retired Farmer Dies, Friday, October 28, 1928. Mr. Frank Ewing, a well-known retired farmer of Bradfordsville, passed away at his home there last Thursday afternoon age 6 o'clock following a several weeks illness of pneumonia. Mr. Ewing was born in this county 76 years ago and had spent practically all his life in the community where he died. He was a good citizen and had for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Ewing was married three times. His first marriage was to Miss Mollie Cabell and to this union eight children were born, four of whom have passed away. The surviving children are Mrs. Jasper Alberson and J.F. Ewing of Bradfordsville, Mrs. Iven Allen of Drakesboro and Mrs. John Overstreet of Liberty. After the death of his first wife, he was married again, his second wife having passed away some time ago. His third wife, who survives him, was Fannie Belton. Funeral services by Reverend J.C. Rawlings were held at the Methodist Church at Bradfordsville Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial was in Old Liberty Cemetery.

From Find a Grave website: He was married to Mary Elizabeth N. Ewing born 1848 and died 1917. Buried at Old Liberty Cemetery, Bradfordsville, Marion County, Kentucky.

Sources

• Ancestry.com: 1860, 1880, and 1910 United States Census.

• Ancestry.com: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000.

• Ancestry.com: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.

• Ancestry.com: Obituary.

• Find A Grave website bio of Elijah Bernard Ewing.

• Find a Grave website: Memorial #23519305.