RICHARD BAGBY 4, (JOHN 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born Unknown and died About 1794. He married SARAH KIMBOUGH in Rockbridge County, Virginia. She was born Unknown and died Unknown.

More About SARAH KIMBOUGH: Resided in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Children of RICHARD BAGBY and SARAH KIMBOUGH are:

1. ELIZABETH "BETSY" BAGBY, b. Unknown, Virginia; d. Unknown; m. WILLIAM DEDMAN, M.D., About 1814; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
2. MARTHA BAGBY, b. Unknown, Virginia; d. Unknown.
3. SARAH BAGBY, b. Unknown, Virginia; d. Unknown; m. BOLEN SMITH; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
4. ANN R. BAGBY, b. Unknown, Virginia; d. Unknown; m. ISAAC WOOD, November 26, 1805, Louisa County, Virignia; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
5. SYLVANUS MORRIS [REV] BAGBY, b. September 29, 1786, Virginia; d. April 25, 1848, Illinois.

 

MILDRED BAGBY 4, (JOHN 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born After 1752 in Hanover County, Virginia and died April 15, 1832 in Todd County, Kentucky. She married STEPHEN TERRY, SR., the son of JAMES TERRY and HENRIETTA UNKNOWN on December 14, 1782 in Louisa County, Virignia. He was born About 1758 in Hanover County, Virginia and died January 18, 1820 in Todd County, Kentucky.

More About MILDRED BAGBY: Mentioned in her father's will as MILDRED TERRY. Resided at "Noel House" 1782—1788 Louisa County, Virginia, "Noel House" listed in Louisa County Historical Homes Book.

Notes for STEPHEN TERRY, SR.: The following research is accredited to Mike Terry from an article from the "1984 Terry Family Historian", which was pulished by Mike Terry. It was submitted by Hope Davis for publication to Sherri Schäefer Bagby in January, 2000. See full article under JAMES LAWRENCE TERRY.

OUR FAMILY RECORD:

RECORD OF JAMES LAWRENCE TERRY — SON OF JAMES TERRY, SON OF STEPHEN TERRY.

My Grandfather Terry's name was Stephen. He was born in Louisa County, Virginia, about the year of 1758, and enlisted as a soldier in the Revolution when about seventeen years old. Was shot through the body at the battle of Brandywine, August 11th, 1777, when about eighteen years old. He lived however, until he was about sixty years old. He died August 1820. I can just remember seeing him. He acquired considerable property, and was considered a well-to-do farmer. He was a very fine looking old gentleman. He moved from Virginia to Kentucky in 1809, or 10, and settled in Todd County, about three miles northwest from Nashville. Here he lived until his death.

He married a lady by the name of MILDRED BAGBY, about the year of 1781 or 82.

Of her family I know but little, only that she told me that all of her brothers but one were in the Revolutionary War. Her youngest brother, JOHN BAGBY moved to Barren County, Kentucky. I was at his house at various times during the years 1836 and 37, first in 1831. He was a fine looking old man. Had a large farm and a good many slaves. The family were originally from England, and settled in the colony of Virginia, but at what period I do not know.

Note: The death date of Stephen Terry in this article does not coincide with the death date given under Stephen Terry. The death date given to Stephen Terry of January 18, 1820 is taken from family Bible records. The above date seems to be from recollection of memory.

More About STEPHEN TERRY, SR.: Resided at "Noel House", 1782—1788 Louisa County, Virginia, "Noel House" listed in Louisa County Historical Homes Book.

Children of MILDRED BAGBY and STEPHEN TERRY are:

1. JAMES S. TERRY, b. About 1784, Louisa County, Virignia; d. About 1819, Natchez District, Mississippi.
2. WILLIAM MORRIS TERRY, b. March 31, 1786, Louisa County, Virignia; d. January 06, 1859, Todd County, Kentucky.
3. STEPHEN TERRY, JR., b. About 1788, Louisa County, Virignia; d. Unknown.
4. MARTHA ANN TERRY, b. About 1793, Louisa County, Virignia; d. Unknown.
5. NATHANIEL DAVIS TERRY, b. February 24, 1795, Louisa County, Virignia; d. August 3, 1861, Barren County, Kentucky; m. ARRENCE WARNER, June 30, 1818; b. Before 1800; d. Unknown.
6. SARAH A. TERRY, b. About 1795, Louisa County, Virginia; d. Unknown; m. DANIEL DUVALL, June 17, 1813; b. Before 1795; d. Unknown.
7. AMANDA MALVINA TERRY, b. About 1800, Louisa County, Virginia; d. about 1844, Todd County, Kentucky; m. JOHN P. HILL, JR., February 09, 1826; b. February 1806; d. About 1874, Christian County, Kentucky.
8. ELIZABETH ANN TERRY, b. About 1800, Louisa County, Virginia; d. Unknown.
9. MILDRED TERRY, b. After 1800; d. Unknown; m. WILLIAM WALTER BOWLING, January 11, 1827; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.

 

JOHN BAGBY 4, (JOHN 3, JOHN 2, JAMES 1) was born May 17, 1762 in Louisa County, Virginia and died November 17, 1834 in Barren County, Kentucky. He married MATILDA DAVIS, the daughter of NATHANIEL DAVIS and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN on December 19, 1792 in Amherst County, Virginia. She was born November 9, 1773 in Amherst County, Virginia and died February 12, 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky.

More About JOHN BAGBY and MATILDA DAVIS:

Exerpt from his father's will, generation 3 of this report:

The second portion of Capt. John Bagby's property to leave the family was the tract devised to John Bagby after the death of his mother. In 1804 John Bagby and Matilda, his wife, sold to William Kimbrough of Louisa County 221 acres described as the "plantation where said Bagby resides on south side south fork of Elk Creek." (Louisa County Deed Book P, p. 626) John Bagby had married Matilda Davis, daughter of Nathaniel Davis of Amherst County in 1792. (Amherst County Marriage Records) He and his family settled in Barren County, Kentucky, where he died in 1834. (Revolutionary War Pension W2997).

 

Article from the 1984 TERRY FAMILY HISTORIAN written by Mike Terry. Submitted by Hope Davis for publication by Sherri Schäefer Bagby, January 2000.

OUR FAMILY RECORD:
RECORD OF JAMES LAWRENCE TERRY — SON OF JAMES TERRY, SON OF STEPHEN TERRY.

My Grandfather Terry's name was Stephen. He was born in Louisa County, Virginia, about the year of 1758, and enlisted as a soldier in the Revolution when about seventeen years old. Was shot through the body at the battle of Brandywine, August 11th, 1777, when about eighteen years old. He lived however until he was about sixty years old. He died August 1820. I can just remember seeing him. He acquired considerable property, and was considered a well-to-do farmer. He was a very fine looking old gentleman. He moved from Virginia to Kentucky in 1809, or 10, and settled in Todd County, about three miles northwest from Nashville. Here he lived until his death.

He married a lady by the name of MILDRED BAGBY, about the year of 1781 or 82.

Of her family I know but little, only that she told me that all of her brothers but one were in the Revolutionary War. Her youngest brother, JOHN BAGBY moved to Barren County, Kentucky. I was at his house at various times during the years 1836 and 37, first in 1831. He was a fine looking old man. Had a large farm and a good many slaves. The family were originally from England, and settled in the colony of Virginia, but at what period I do not know.

 

Newspaper Article: Source: Glasgow, Kentucky, Daily Times, Author: Sandi Gorin, South Central, Kentucky Historical and Genealogical Society — Thursday, December 14, 1995: excerpts from an article submitted by Elaine Porter Bagby, August, 1999, to Sherri Schäefer Bagby.

There were two Bagby families who came here early — John A. and Sylvanus who married here to Frances Courts, daughter of John Courts. It appears that they were brothers John was the son of John A. Bagby, Sr. and Theodosia whose name we cannot find. John A. Bagby, Jr. was born May 25, 1761 in Virginia, and while residing in Amherst County married one Matilda Davis. From the deed books, it appears that John and Matilda came here to Barren County about 1812, leaving some of the family behind. John died here in Barren County November 17, 1834; Matilda, who had been born in Virginia, November 19, 1772, died here February 12, 1865.

According to John Jr.'s and various family records, it appears that they had nine children: (1) Elvira Bagby, b. Nov. 3, 1793, married Joseph Paxton in Rockbridge County, Virginia, on Sept. 12, 1815. They came to Barren County at a later date; most likely Elvira had received a letter from her father telling her how wonderful Barren County was and she was able to convince Joseph and other Paxtons to make the trek to Kentucky. (2) Landon Bagby, born December 30, 1795 in Virginia, married Nancy Fields in Barren County on December 21, 1818. (3) Roderick Bagby, born August 10, 1798, died September 11, 1852, married here on October 30, 1823 to Virginia Wood, born October 27, 1805; died April 30, 1892. (4) Walter Bagby born April 3, 1802 married Eliza J. McClure in Barren County on January 2, 1831. (5) Richard Bagby born December 23, 180?, married Sarah Fields (daughter of Sarah) in Barren County on July 5, 1825. (6) William Bagby, born June 5, 1808, died 1828. (7) Charles Davis Bagby, born November 18, 1813 - no information. (8) Nancy C. Bagby, born June 3, 1805, married William Byrd Rogers on January 30, 1834 in Barren County, died August 6, 1839. (9) Theodosia M. Bagby born September 1810, died single August 28, 1824. Of this family, Elvira Paxton Bagby, John Bagby, Matilda Davis Bagby, Roderick, Theodosia, William, Nancy and William Byrd Rogers are buried at the Rogers Cemetery.

Franklin Gorin in "Times of Long Ago" spoke several times of the Bagby family. He mentioned that William Byrd Rogers (who married Nancy C. Bagby) was the son of Byrd Rogers and gave a warm write-up on his family as well as the Bagby family. He stated that "Captain John Bagby, of Revolutionary fame, raised a large and highly respectable family..." John Bagby had served in the Revolutionary War and was discharged the rank of Sergeant, but he was always spoken of as Captain. Son Walter Bagby was noted as being an early merchant in Glasgow and several of the Bagby family here were well noted for their fine carpentry work.

By the time the 1850 federal census of Barren County was taken, the John A. Bagby families had grown. Roderick Bagby was shown with his wife Virginia and had daughter Ann M., 18; Elvira l., 15; and son Charles, age 7. Matilda Bagby, wife of John A. Jr., a widow, is residing with William Byrd and Nancy Bagby at age 75. Son Landon is not shown; Walter and Eliza McClure Bagby are not shown; Richard and Sarah Fields Bagby are not listed and Joseph and Elvira Bagby Paxton have seemingly already moved out of Barren County.

On the 1860 census we find that Virginia Bagby (wife of Roderick) is residing with William Wood Sr., and wife Nancy and is 54 years old. Next door to them is John H. Bagby (son of Roderick and Virginia) who is 32; wife Sophia (Smith) and their children: William S., 3; Alice, 2: Lewis E., 1 month old and Elvira, age 25 (unconfirmed as to who she is). There are sundry younger-generation Bagby's who could have been descendants of either John A. Jr. or Sylvanus Bagby. William Byrd and Nancy Bagby Rogers are shown with son John B., 26; William L., 22; Charles P., 20; George W., 17; Margaret A., 15; and Henry T., 12. This is as far that space permits us to trace the line.

 

Note: The Rogers Cemetery was formerly the Bagby Cemetery until the property changed hands through marriage. Source: Elaine Porter Bagby.

 

Children of JOHN BAGBY and MATILDA DAVIS are:

1. ELVIRA BAGBY, b. November 4, 1793, Virginia; d. June 29, 1844, Barren County, Kentucky.
2. LANDON BAGBY, b. December 30, 1795, Virginia; d. September 3, 1874, Buchanan County, Missouri.
3. RODERICK BAGBY, b. August 10, 1798, Virginia; d. July 11, 1852, Barren County, Kentucky.
4. RICHARD BAGBY, b. December 29, 1800; d. February 20, 1878, Mound City, Holt County, Missouri.
5. WALTER BAGBY, b. April 3, 1802; d. Unknown. ( click here for notes about Walter's death in generation five )
6. NANCY ELIZABETH BAGBY, b. June 20, 1806; d. August 6, 1889, Barren County, Kentucky.
7. WILLIAM BAGBY, b. June 5, 1808; d. About 1828.
8. THEODOCIA MORRIS BAGBY, b. July 9, 1810; d. August 28, 1824, Barren County, Kentucky.
9. CHARLES DAVIS BAGBY, b. November 18, 1813; d. July 9, 1867, Buchanan County, Missouri.

 

 

 

 

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