Christopher Webster (bef. 1775 - 1814)

Born before 1775 in Virginia, British Colonial America

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Biography

Christopher Webster was born in Virginia. He was married to Hannah, who's birth name has not been found. He appeared on the 1800 Kentucky Tax List as being a resident of Fayette County. He then appeared in Jessamine County during the 1810 with 4 sons, 4 daughters and his wife. At present, his parentage has not been determined. While the possibility exists he was related to the other Webster men who were pioneers of Fayette County, more research needs to be done.

Christopher enlisted in the War of 1812 and served two tours. He served under Colonel John Allen in the 3rd regiment of the Mounted Kentucky Volunteers. Christopher also served in a company raised by Captain Mason Singleton, which was one of two Jessamine County companies in the Battle of the Thames, fought June 13, 1813, under Colonel George Trotter.

After his service, Christopher returned to Jessamine County and there died before the 1820 census. His will was dated 27th of August in 1813 citing perfect health. He mentioned his beloved wife Hannah and "all my children" leaving a mare to his daughter Nelly. His will was witnessed by Robert Lowry, David and Samuel C. Steele, and proved in Jessamine County during the June 1814 County Court.

Christopher Webster bequeathed the entirety of his property to his widow Hannah, who survived him many years. Hannah appeared at age 96 in the 1850 census. Her given age is a bit older than she was listed in earlier records but Christopher's birth is estimated from the estimate of hers. Hannah died shortly after the 1850 census. Christopher's estate was finally settled by the division of his land among his children, or heirs of those deceased, by a Jessamine County Court order during the October term in 1852. The land was surveyed and divided accordingly, recorded 9 May 1853, to include;^[1]

Lot #1 to Pleasant Easley (assignee of several heirs)

Lot #2 to Jonathan Webster

Lot #3 to Robert Webster's Heirs (not named)

Lot #4 to Achilles Webster

Lot #5 to Nellie Veatch

Lot #6 allotted to two of the heirs at law of said Christopher Webster, John Beckum married the two sisters, one which died some time since [Sally and Polly Webster].

Christopher is often said to be a son of Daniel Webster and Mary "Polly" Vardeman, of Virginia, but "because he died prior to Daniel, was not included in Daniel's Will." This scenario does not fit with the determined heirs of Daniel, through later court proceedings and estate records, and it is more likely Christopher and Daniel were cousins, brothers, or in other ways related. There certainly is evidence to support their families were connected.

Christopher Webster, Jessamine Co., KY, 1810

Christopher (26-44)

2 males (10-15)

2 males (0-10)

1 female (26-44)...Hannah

1 female (16-25)

2 females (10-15)

1 female (0-10)

Hannah Webster, Jessamine Co., KY, 1820 (4 children b. after 1810?)

Hannah (26-45)

1 male (19-26)

1 male (16-18)

1 male (10-16)

2 males (0-10)

2 females (0-10)

Note: Pleasant Easley, who received a lot in the distribution of Christopher's land, was named as a grantee of heirs of Christopher Webster during the division, meaning he'd bought the undivided land. Pleasant Easley, born abt 1790, also served in the War of 1812. He and his wife moved to Missouri between 1852 &1860. Any and all sources or information are ALWAYS welcome to be added.

Sources

1. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GPST-9JSD?cc=1875188&wc=37RV-T38%3A173385201%2C173847901 : 20 May 2014

Jessamine County, KY Will book B page 172.

• "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GP3C-9CW?cc=1875188&wc=37RL-T3F%3A173385201%2C173445301 : 20 May 2014), Jessamine > Will records, 1812-1818, Vol. B > image 88 of 227; county courthouses, Kentucky.

Christopher Webster, Jessamine Co. KY, 1810, listed as 26-44 (same age female presumed to be wife), 4 sons and 4 daughters.

• http://www.usgwarchives.net/ky/jessamine/census/1810/45.jpg

Hannah Webster, Jessamine Co. KY, 1820 (26-45), 2 males (16-26) 1 male (10-16), 2 males (0-10) and 2 females (0-10).

• "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YBS-9VJD?cc=1803955&wc=3L7F-6T5%3A1586986501%2C1586986838%2C1586984616 : 16 July 2015), Kentucky > Jessamine > image 24 of 30; citing NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Both a 60-70 yr old Hannah and a 20-30 yr old Robert (son perhaps) appear as head of household in the Jessamine Co. Census of 1830.

• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYY-NVL?cc=1803958&wc=35YH-VD8%3A1588469303%2C1588469316%2C1588469601 : 14 August 2015), Kentucky > Jessamine > image 82 of 88; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Both a 70-80 yr old Hannah, a 20-30 yr old Christopher, and a 30-40 yr old Jonathon appear as head of households in Jessamine Co. KY, 1840.

• "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYTL-L3K?cc=1786457&wc=31SJ-6YM%3A1588665941%2C1588668894%2C1588665902 : 24 August 2015), Kentucky > Jessamine > image 47 of 60; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Hannah Webster (96) b. about 1754, Jonathan and family, living together in Jessamine Co. KY 1850.

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6P3G-81?cc=1401638&wc=95RV-C6K%3A1031325101%2C1032194501%2C1032194502 : 9 April 2016), Kentucky > Jessamine > image 141 of 156; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• [1] Jessamine County Court Order Book, K, p. 137.

October 1852 Petition of John Beckum in right of his wife Polly Beckham, late Webster, and as guardian of Thos., Lennah, Christopher, Susan, & Sarah Beckum, infant heirs of his deceased wife Sarah Beckum, late Webster, John Veatch in his own right and for his wife Nelly Veatch, all being heirs & legal Representatives of Christopher Webster who dec'd in this county, also Pleasant Easley as grantee of a part of the heirs of s'd decedent.

• [2] Jessamine Court Orders Book K, p. 157.

8 November 1852 Petition of Christopher Webster heirs & c. Petition to Divide Land: William Beckum, America Beckum, Nancy F. Beckum, Eliza J. Beckum, Hannah Beckum, James Beckum, Elender Webster, Jefferson Beckum, Elizabeth Veatch, Mary Veatch, a portion of the heirs of Sarah Beckum, dec'd, late Webster & daughter of Christopher Webster, dec'd, by their attorney this day filed their petition in writing which was proven in open Court for a division of the lands of s'd Christopher Webster, dec'd. The petition filed the will of s'd Christopher Webster, dec'd, also a deed from Lewis Webster to John W. Veatch, Achilles Webster & wife to Pleasant Easley, one from Robert Webster & wife to s'd Easley, & one from Jonathan Webster & wife to s'd Easley, the tile papers to the land sought to be divided...

Division of estate by land

• "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GPST-9JSD?cc=1875188&wc=37RV-T38%3A173385201%2C173847901 : 20 May 2014), Jessamine > Will records, Index, 1849-1854, Vol. H > image 281 of 362; county courthouses, Kentucky.

War of 1812

• "United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95ZT-8WH?cc=1916219&wc=M6YX-H68%3A203364101 : 11 March 2016), > image 1435 of 2870; citing NARA microfilm publication M602 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

War of 1812

• "United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5ZT-ZBR?cc=1916219&wc=M6YX-H68%3A203364101 : 11 March 2016), > image 1436 of 2870; citing NARA microfilm publication M602 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Young, Bennett Henderson. The battle of the Thames, in which Kentuckians defeated the British, French, and Indians, October 5, 1813. Louisville, Ky., J. P. Morton and company, printers to the Filson club, 1903. Page 214.

• https://archive.org/details/battleofthamesin00youn/page/n295

• http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/jessamine/history/1898/ahistory/warof181265gms.txt