Jesse Bewley (abt. 1783 - abt. 1868)

Born about 1783 in Bedford, Virginia, United States

Husband of Mary (Huckaby) Bewley — married 25 Sep 1802 in Bedford, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died about 1868 at about age 85 in Barren, Kentucky, United States [uncertain]

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Notes

Need to obtain copy of marriage license, other then transcription to confirm

• His name was spelled "Jesse Buley" on marriage records with date of Sept 25, 1802
• 25 SEP 1802 Obtained marriage license but other researchers state they were married on 29th
• Jesse Bewley and John Huckeby both signed the marriage bond
• Thomas Huckeby and John Huckeby signed the marriage license
• Sight deedbooks Eva Franklin reference in Sep of 1805 and 1806 for land sale in Bedford County.
• Also seen under lanst names Buly, buley

Biography

The early years

Jessie was born about 1783 in Bedford, Virginia. Currently to unknown parents.

Family Life

Jessie would marry Mary Molly Huckaby on the 25th of Sep 1802 in Bedford, Virginia^[1]. They would have at least 5 children:

• William Talton Bewley (1803-1862)
• Thomas Bewley (1805-1875)^[2]
• Jesse Jr. Bewley (1813-1880)^[2]
• Nathan Bewley (1814-1869)^[2]
• Nancy Bewley (1820-?)^[2][3]

When profile was adopted a Martha was listed as a child, but no evidence to support yet:

• Martha Bewley (1810-1864)

Throughout the years

Sep 18, 1805 - Jesse Bewley from Lawrence & Olimpia Brannon, 83 acres on waters of Elk Creek, Bedfor co, VA( DB 11 P1236 Bedford County)^[4]

Sep 22, 1806 Jesse & mary Bewley to Henry Huddleston, 83 acres on waters of Elk Creek. bedford county, VA (DB 12, p. 106 Bedford Co.)^[5]

In October, 1816 the church minutes stated: 3rd Saturday.. a charge laid in against John Goodman and against isom Hawkins for wanten to fight Jesse Buly and John Ragland appointed to site them to the next meeting^[6], then Nov 1816 The refferencces called for and laid over until nexxt meeting and Abrham Jones and Jesse Buley appointed to site John Goodman & Isom Hawkins to next meeting.

In 1820^[7] Mary is counted in wrong age column

• Name: Jesse Buley
• Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Barren, Kentucky
• Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
• Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 (Nathan)
• Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 3 (William B, thomas, Jesse Jr.)
• Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 himself
• Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 father or father in law
• Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Nancy
• Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 likely wife with placement error
• Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
• Free White Persons - Under 16: 5
• Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
• Total Free White Persons: 8
• Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 8

In 1830^[8]

• Name: Jesse Buley
• Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Barren, Kentucky
• Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2 Jesse and Nathan
• Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 himself
• Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Nancy
• Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 unsure
• Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 Wife mary
• Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
• Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
• Total Free White Persons: 6
• Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 6

In 1840 - Census Barren County, Kentucky ^[9] Jesse Bewley, SR 1 Male 50-60 (himself) 1 Female 20-30 daughter Nancy 1 Female 60-70 wife

In 1850^[2] We fine Jesse 67, Mary 70 listed in Division 1, Barren, Kentucky and he confirms his birthplace was Virginia. Jesse confirms that he is a farmer, and has a property value of about $100. Surrounding the property are many Buleys - believed to be his children and grandchildren - a few are.

• Thomas Buly - 45 and family
• Jesse Buley - 37 and family
• Nancy Bewley 30 (who married Rigdon)
• Nathan Buley 36
• Peachy Franklin - who married Nancy Bewley - Jessie's grandaughter.

October 15, 1850 jesse Bewley, SR., of Barren co., to Jesse Bewley, jr. of Barren Kentucky, 45 acres of glovers Creek, being par tof a 200 acre survey the said Jesse Bewley, Jr., Jesse Bewley, Sr. and Nthan bewley now live. Recored 18 Oct. 1850(Barren co. DB T, Page 164^[10]

In 1860^[11] We find Jesse 77, Mary 81 in District 2, Barren Kentucky

Death

Lived and died about 1868 in Barren, Kentucky.

Sources

1. ↑ Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M432_191; Page: 383B; Image: 161
3. ↑ "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW5H-TJV : 23 February 2021), Jesse Bewley Sr. in entry for John Rigdon, 1842.
4. ↑ Referenced on page 11 in book by Eva Franklin pointing to DB 11, P1236 Bedford Co. https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/558168-bewley-buley-buly-jess-bewley-sr-and-wife-mary-huckeby-of-kentucky?viewer=1&offset=0#page=11&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=
5. ↑ Referenced on page 11 in book by Eva Franklin pointing to DB 12, P106 Bedford Co. https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/558168-bewley-buley-buly-jess-bewley-sr-and-wife-mary-huckeby-of-kentucky?viewer=1&offset=0#page=11&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=
6. ↑ Referenced on page 12 in book by Eva Franklin pointing to Concord church Minutes Page 31. https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/558168-bewley-buley-buly-jess-bewley-sr-and-wife-mary-huckeby-of-kentucky?viewer=1&offset=0#page=11&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=
7. ↑ 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Page: 4; NARA Roll: M33_17; Image: 16
8. ↑ 1830; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 33; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 0007812
9. ↑ Referenced on page 15 in book by Eva Franklin https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/558168-bewley-buley-buly-jess-bewley-sr-and-wife-mary-huckeby-of-kentucky?viewer=1&offset=0#page=11&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=
10. ↑ Referenced on page 16 in book by Eva Franklin https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/558168-bewley-buley-buly-jess-bewley-sr-and-wife-mary-huckeby-of-kentucky?viewer=1&offset=0#page=11&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=
11. ↑ Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_354; Page: 986; Family History Library Film: 803354 "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZBV-8BW : 18 February 2021), Jesse Bewly, 1860.

• Jess Bewley Sr. and wife, Mary Huckeby of Kentucky
• Family Search profile for Jesse B. Bewley]