John
Propst
Born in Virginia, United States
Brother of
Elizabeth (Propst) Campbell, Sarah (Propst) Campbell, Anthony Propst, Jacob Propst, Henry Propst, Taylor Propst, Mary Polly (Propst) Meadows, David Propst and Catharine (Propst) Walton
Husband of
Ann (Eagle) Propst
— married
27 May 1827 in Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
Husband of
Elizabeth (Stuart) Propst
— married
18 Mar 1841 in Fayette, Virginia, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Jacob Propst, Mary Propst, Franklin Propst, John Propst Jr., Anthony Propst, Emily Jane (Propst) Hopkins, Delilah A (Propst) Meadows, David S Propst, George T Propst, Jenette F Propst, Mary Catherine (Propst) Petty, Laura A Propst and Sarah L (Propst) Layne
Died
at age 61
in Sweet Water, Menard, Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 19 Nov 2021
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Biography
John was born in 1808.
John P?pes married Ann Eagle on 27 May 1827 in Greenbrier, West Virginia. [1]
In the 1830 United States Federal Census John Proper [John Propst] was head of his household in Greenbrier, Virginia: Free White Males - Under 5 2 Free White Males - 20 thru 29 1 Free White Females - 15 thru 19 1 Free White Persons - Under 20 3 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 1 Total Free White Persons 4 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 4. [2]
In the 1840 United States Federal Census John Propst was head of his household in Fayette, Virginia Birth Year abt 1808 Age [32]: Free White Males - Under 5 2 Free White Males - 5 thru 9 2 Free White Males - 10 thru 14 1 Free White Males - 30 thru 39 1 Free White Females - Under 5 2 Free White Females - 5 thru 9 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture 1 Free White Persons - Under 20 8 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 1 Total Free White Persons 9 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves 9. [3]
John Propst married Elizabeth Stuart on 18 Mar 1841 in Fayette, West Virginia. [4]
In the 1850 United States Federal Census John Propst 42 born abt 1808 in Virginia, farmer, was head of his hosuehold in Menard, Illinois, USA. Real Estate 2600. Other Household Members born Virginia except thos marked Illinois, were female E Propst 33, male J Propst 20, female Mary Propst 19, male F Propst 18, female S Propst 16, male John Propst 15, male A Propst 14, female E J Propst 8, female D A Propst 7 Illinois, male David L Propst 4 Illinois, male L T Propst 2 Illinois, and male A Campbell 19 Virginia labourer. [5]
In the 1860 United States Federal Census John Propst 52 born abt 1808 in Virginia, farmer, was head of his household in Township 18 Range 5, Menard, Illinois. Post Office Athens. Real Estate Value 8000, Personal Estate Value 1300. Other Household Members were Elizabeth Propst 43, Emily J Propst 18, Delilah A Propst 16, George T Propst 11, Jenette F Propst 9, Mary E Propst 7, Loura A Propst 4, Sarah L Propst 2, Onen Gunstemson 23 Norway farm labourer, and Henry Stuart 75 Virginia chair maker. [6]
In the Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999 John Propst of Menard, Illinois died on 11 Feb 1870. Will Date: 21 Oct 1850 Probate 21 Feb 1870 Menard, Illinois, USA Others Listed: Jacob Propst Son Franklin Propst son John Propst, Anthony Propst, David S Propst, George J? Propst, Elizabeth Propst Beloved Wife Asa D Wright Friend. [7]
John Propst Birth: 1 Mar 1808 Virginia, USA Death: 11 Feb 1870 (aged 61) Menard County, Illinois, USA Burial: Sugar Grove Cemetery, Sweet Water, Menard County, Illinois, USA Memorial #: 6549967 Family Members Parents Nicholas Propst 1767-1849 Mary Magdalene Propst 1786-1836 Siblings Elizabeth Propst Campbell 1805-1875 Anthony Propst 1810-1852 Henry Propst 1812-1836 Jacob Propst 1813-1896 Mary Polly Propst Meadows 1815-1899 David Propst 1818-1891 Children Levi Propst 1828-1908 Franklin Propst 1832-1917 Anthony Propst 1837-1921 Emily Jane Propst Hopkins 1842-1887 Deliltha M. Propst Meadows 1843-1899 Mary Catherine Propst Petty 1852-1927. [8]
Research
Not this John, although it could be but the probate date is transcribed incorrectly?:
In the Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999 John Propst of Sugar Grove, Menard, Illinois, died abt 1850. Will Date 21 Oct 1850 Probate 21 Oct 1850 Menard, Illinois, USA Others Listed Jacob Propst Son Franklin Propst Son John Propst Son Anthony Propst Son David S. Propst Son Geo. Thos. Propst Son Elizabeth Propst Wife Aza D. Wright Friend. [9]
Sources
- ↑ Ancestry.com. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. "West Virginia Marriages, 1853–1970." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008, 2009. Digital images of originals housed in County Courthouses in various counties throughout West Virginia. Marriage records. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/602818:2538
- ↑ Year: 1830; Census Place: Greenbrier, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 190; Page: 197; Family History Library Film: 0029669 Ancestry.com. 1830 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
- ↑ Year: 1840; Census Place: Fayette, Virginia; Roll: 555; Page: 159; Family History Library Film: 0029685 Ancestry.com. 1840 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3067827:8057?ssrc=pt&tid=86541025&pid=190026562746
- ↑ Ancestry.com. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. "West Virginia Marriages, 1853–1970." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008, 2009. Digital images of originals housed in County Courthouses in various counties throughout West Virginia. Marriage records. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/518026:2538
- ↑ The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Menard, Illinois; Roll: 120; Page: 303a Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/16446079:8054?ssrc=pt&tid=86541025&pid=190026562746
- ↑ The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 18 Range 5, Menard, Illinois; Roll: M653_205; Page: 927; Family History Library Film: 803205 Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/37393927:7667?ssrc=pt&tid=86541025&pid=190026562746
- ↑ Item Description Letters and Wills, 1859-1860; Wills, Book A, 1860-1884; Executors and Wills, Book A-B, 1868-1894 Probate Records; Author: Illinois. County Court (Menard County); Probate Place: Menard, Illinois Ancestry.com. Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2260414:9048
- ↑ Created by: Lori Briggs (46539962) Added: 27 Jun 2002 URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6549967/john-propst Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6549967/john-propst: accessed 18 April 2023), memorial page for John Propst (1 Mar 1808–11 Feb 1870), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6549967, citing Sugar Grove Cemetery, Sweet Water, Menard County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lori Briggs (contributor 46539962).
- ↑ Item Description Letters and Wills, 1859-1860; Wills, Book A, 1860-1884; Executors and Wills, Book A-B, 1868-1894 Probate Records; Author: Illinois. County Court (Menard County); Probate Place: Menard, Illinois Ancestry.com. Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2260246:9048?ssrc=pt&tid=3071386&pid=6473900697
- See Also:
- Ancestry Family Trees Ancestry Profile
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with John by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with John:
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