Handy P. Brown

Notes:

Union Civil War Veteran - 17th Kentucky Calvary.
Husband of Sarah Ann Wright-Linebaugh, married 9-10-1856, Crittenden Co. KY.
Son of David Brown and Mary Rentfro-Brown.

Handy married Sarah Ann Wright on 10 Sep 1856 in Crittenden Co, Kentucky. Sarah was born on 26 Sep 1837 in Livingston Co, Kentucky; died on 26 Mar 1919 in Salem, Livingston Co, Kentucky; was buried in Brown-Wring Cem, Crittenden Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Lurena A. Brown was born on 23 Mar 1860 in Kentucky; died on 26 Dec 1921 in Smithland, Livingston Co, Kentucky; was buried in Brown-Wring Cem, Crittenden Co, Kentucky.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Research Notes: 24 Mar 2015

Notes:

Research Notes:
Findagrave shows the parents of Lucinda Brown to be David Brown (1782-1843) and Mary Rentfro Brown 1793 USA d 24 Oct 1844 Livingston Co, Kentucky.

This was "Polly" Rentfro and Living Brown. Polly is nickname for Mary and don't know where "Living" came from but probably some program glitch somewhere. Could he be David??? Lucinda's father had property in Livingston Co, KY but dates are off a bit. Are these dates at findagrave accurate or "about" dates?

siblings:
Terry David Brown (1807 - 1862)*
Lucinda Brown Watson (1809 - 1877)*
Lurrena C. Brown Stewart (1813 - 1899)*
Emily Brown Travis (1814 - 1861)*
Joseph Newton Brown (1821 - 1858)*
Mary Catherine Brown Hayden (1826 - 1874)
Handy P. Brown (1835 - 1902)*

David(?) married Mary "Polly" Rentfro, (mother?) about 1795. Mary (daughter of Joseph L. Rentfro, Jr and Olive Shaw) was born in 1775; died after 1796. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Signature contained middle initial of L on signature of Deed of transfer of property to Joseph Stout in Christian Co. and Livingston Co, Kentucky in 1800

Military Bedford Co, Virginia: Joseph Rentfroe - sergeant and later lieutenant in Rev. War

1757 Bedford Co, Virginia: Was named, but did not serve, as executor of his father, Joseph Sr's, will

13 OCT 1772 Pittsylvania Co, Virginia: Joseph Rentfro and Ollive, his wife, to Joseph Stout for 250 pounds, 285 acres on both sides of the South Fork of Blackwater River; being first conveyed from Joseph Rentfro

1777 Joseph Rentfro vs Van Baber. Pittsylvania Co, Virginia. 6:398

1779 Joined James, Isaac and Moses Rentfro with Capt. Donelson's expedition to TN

ABT 1781 At the time of his death, Joseph had filed claims to more than 4,500 acres in Lincoln Co, Kentucky. His children later received land for his part in the settlement of these "Western lands"


Died:
Killed by Indians at Battle Creek, Sycamore Shoals, while returning with Moses Renfro's party to pick up supplies secreted when they left Red River, about June or July 1781

Joseph married Olive Shaw about 1767. Olive was born about 1740; died after 1803 in of, Livingston Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1799, Christian Co, Kentucky
• Census: 1810, Livingston Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Olivia Rentfro escaped from Renfro Station with three children and a Negro sl ave named Robert, the fatal night that night that Joseph as killed. Black Ro bert Renfro owned a tavern in Nashville, TN during his adulthood and was know n as "Uncle Bob". It is said that he was one of the first black men to own a hotel.

1803 Estate of Bartlett Rentfro of Sumner Co., Tn was administered & settled by Olive Shaw and John Renfro of Livingston, KY

Census:
Olive Renfro, John Renfro, age 26-45; female 16-46

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: Jun 1749, Lunenburg Co, Virginia
• Will: 25 Mar 1776, Bedford Co, Virginia; probate

Notes:

Posted by Robert Lee on internet:
6-6-1999
he found in the LDS database that Joseph Renfro listed as Joseph Rentfro (1700-1776) birth 1700 in Jamestown VA and death in 1776 Bedfor Co. (Franklin Co.) Va, the ref # is AFN: 1815-418.
Spouse Mary Randoloph (AFN 1815-42G)
Parents: Father/ William Rentfro (AFN: RQV2-J1)
Mother/Jane Rentfro (AFN:RQV2-K6)
Will:
Virginia Wills Before 1799"
Joseph Rentfro Bedford Co, Virginia Will Filed 25 March, 1776. Wife Mary, Children James, Joseph, John, William, Joshua, Mark, Susannah, Hannah, Mary Jones.
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Updated: Wed Oct 29 23:45:48 2003
Contact: Delores Willey (felinesmama@msn.com)
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1751 William Cook designated Reader for the church at house of Joseph Rentfroe on Blackwater
1752 Halifax Co, Virginia formed
18 Apr 1863 Joseph Rentfro's Surveys Pat.; 140a on both sides of Blackwater; 245 a. on both sides of Ball's Branch; 90 a. on north side of Blackwater to Thompson's Corner

Five sons of Joseph Rentfro served in the Revolutionary War: Joseph, Joshua, John, William and Mark.

"Virginia Militia in the Revolution", T. McAllister: John Rentfro, Captain, p 209, sec 268; William Rentfro, Captain, p ?, May 25, 1778;
Joshua Rentfro, Second Lieutenant, July 1780, p 209, Sec 268; Mark Rentfro, Ensign, Feb 28, 1780, p 188, sec 25 4.
"Cumberland Parish, Lunenberg Co, Virginia 1746-1816" p 74: Readaers in Cumbe rland Parish, "Cook, William, 1751, Reader on Blackwater at the house of Joseph Rentfro", p 338, same volume, "Order'd that William Cook read upon Blackwater at the houses of Joseph Rentfroe and Mark Cole and be allowed the usual salary".

Wow! In one day I found out who my ggggg grandfather was AND I found your website on the following page:
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I, and about 10 other Rentfros, would very much like to have copies of your information about Joseph Rentfro, Sr. (born 1696 in Jamestown, VA). I am a direct paternal descendant of his and the amount of information you have about him and his ancestors took my breath away when I saw it.
Anything you can tell or send me would be wonderful. Thanks in advance and thanks for putting that information on the web! Linton Rentfro


Captain Joseph Rentfro, born Abt. 1700 in Jamestown, Virginia; died March 25, 1776 in Bedford County, Virginia; married Mary Owens Randolph.
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Jamestown, Virginia
1746 "From Mouth of Falling R. upward" James Phelps; lists: James Rentfro, 1; Joseph Rentfro, 1 and William Rentfro, 1

Occupation 1746 Operated a mill on Blackwater with James. Peter Rentfro lived West of the Blue Ridge (Clement, History of Pittsylvania County, 45)

Census 1746 In Lunenburg Co, Virginia, with James, Peter & William

1749 From Nicholas Haile's List: Same as 1748

1750 From Nicholas Haile's List: William Rentfro, 1 & Joseph Rentfro, 1

1750 From John Phelps: "Falling River to Goose Creek", Joseph Rentfro, 2 and James Rentfro, l

1752 From John Phelps: Jas. Rentfroe & David Judy, 2; Joseph Rentfroe, John Anderson, Nathan Bartlet & Dan'l Dunnahoe, 6; William Rentfroe & Thos. Rentfroe, 2 (L.C. Bell, "Sunlight on the South Side") Li

12 AUG 1754 Bedford Co, Virginia Joseph Rentfro, Gent. appointed surveyor for road from his house to Dogget's. Bedford Co. 5:135

1755 Joseph Rentfro, Sr., Gent. of Bedford Co. received 285 a. on both sides of Blackwater from Col. Rich'd Randolph, conveyed to Joseph & Olive, his wife Olive

Military
1758 Joseph Rentfroe paid for horse & provisions for Militia. Also pay as Lt. (Henings Stat. 8:128, 130. 17:67)


Military
MAR 1758 Capt. of Foot Co.of the Militia, Took usual oath of his Majesties Person & Gov't & the Abjuration Oath & also subscribed the last mentioned Oath & Teste. Bedford Co. 1A:240

28 MAY 1759 Bedford Co, Virginia: Jos Rentfro, Wm Calloway, Zachariah Burnley, Robt Ewing, Robt Baker, Samuel Horolove and Ried Calloway are app. to take the list of tithes in this County this year

26 MAY 1760 Jos. Rentfro ear mark- a crop in the left, a hole in the right & a nick in the forepart of the right ear. Ordered to be recorded

25 AUG 1760 Took oath from Hon. Francis Fouquier, as Commissioner of the Peace in Ct. of Chancery, Bedford Co 3:99

23 MAR 1761 Bedford Co, Virginia., Commissioner of the Peace directed to Jos. Rentfro and others for confirming them Jusitces of this county was openly read in pursuance to which Robert Ewing and Jos. Rentfro adm

Military
1763 Took oath as Captain, Bedford Co. 3:54

Military
1763 Joseph, Lieut. Joseph, Moses & James Rentfro paid for services in French & Indian Wars. Also Stephen Rentfro. Cal Va. St. Kegley 257.

1763 Served on May Court. Bedford Co. 3:31

1763 Qualifies as Sheriff

1763 Joseph Rentfro and Moses Rentfro allot Dower to Martha Ray, widow of Joseph. Bedford Co. 3:371

1763 Qualifies as Justice of the Peace. Bedford Co. 3:171

1763 Appointed to view road. Bedford Co. 3:1

1764 Article of Agreement: James Rentfro, Sr. of Halifax Co., Joseph Rentfro, Sr. of Bedford Co., Henry Van Metre, Sr. and James Davis, Sr. of Frederick for 800 a. in Hampsire Co, Virginia. (now W. VA

1767 Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvaina County Anno. Dom.

1767 Joseph to Moses Rentfro
(Both of Bedford Co.) 236a. in Bedford and Halifax Cos. on both sides of the North fork of Blackwater, part of Rich'd Randolph's patent of 2350 a. granted in 1755. Bedfore Co

7 SEP 1770 Bedford Co. James Rentfro to James Calloway, 400 a. Bedford Co. 4:63

1772 Joseph Rentfro, Sheriff. Judgement against him for 16.5 pounds Bedford Co. 4:62

1772 Joseph Rentfro to James Callaway, both of Bedford Co., 200 a. both sides of Blackwater, 50 lbs. Bedford Co. 5:139

1772 Joseph and John Rentfro on a Jury. Ann. SW VA. p 163

1772 George III, Pat. #41, to Joseph, 96 a on north side of Blackwater

1772 285 a on both sides of Blackwater to Joseph Stout. Wit. James Rentfro, Pittsylvania Deed Book 3:190

14 NOV 1772 Bedford Co, Virginia. Will Book, pp 243-245

1776 Moses Rentfro, Stephen Lee, James Talbott & James Calloway allot Mary, widow of Joseph Rentfro her part of estate. Bedford Co. 6:113

29 FEB 1776 Joseph Rentfro and his wife, Mary, to James Callaway, 200a. on both sides of Blackwater.....part of tract conveyed to him by Col Randolph, for 200 lbs. Wit.: Moses, Isaac & John Rentfro. Bedford Co

25 MAR 1776 Bedford Co, Virginia 6:110: Wife, Mary; Child: James, Mary Jones, Joseph, John, Susannah, William, Joshua, Mark, Moses Rentfro, hus'd of Hanna, dec'd. Admin: James, Jr., John & William Rentfro Appr

1777 Mark Rentfro, orphan (son of Joseph) chose John Rentfro as guardian. Bedfrod Co. 6:123
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(some records show this Joseph to be son of John R. Rentfrow (Rentfro) Jr. and Margaret Robinette)


Other-Begin:
Lunenburg Co. Va. 1748-1752
June 1749 Joseph Rentfro ordered to appraise slaves if any and personal estate of Thomas Day, deceased.

Will:
From " Va wills before 1799"
Joseph Rentfro Bedford Co, Va. will filed 25 March, 1776. Wife Mary, Children James, Joseph, John, William, Joshua, Mark, Susannah, Hannah, Mary Jones.

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Joseph married Mary Owens Randolph about 1724. Mary was born on 21 Jul 1719 in Turkey Island, Henrico Co, Virginia; died in Jan 1777 in Bedford Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]