John Bartlett (abt. 1766 - 1835)

Born about 1766 in Virginia [uncertain]

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Descendants

Died 1835 at about age 69 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Bartlett Name Study.

John Bartlett may have been born about 1766 in Virginia, but this has not been confirmed with primary sources. Based on early census records, the date of 1766 seems likely.^[1] In his will he names Sally as his wife, whose maiden name is believed to be "Gore". He died in 1835 in Franklin County, Kentucky.^[2]

Research Notes

Hypothesis: John Bartlett's parents were Thomas Bartlett and Mary Foster.

Evidence to Support Hypothesis:

• Deed record in Spotsylvania County, Virginia in which a John Bartlett served as witness for a Thomas Bartlett. Thomas and Mary may have been from Spotsylvania County.^[3]
• John named one of his sons Thomas and another Anthony (confirmed son of Thomas and Mary)^[2]

Evidence to Contradict Hypothesis:

• Thomas Bartlett's will in Spotsylvania County does not name John Bartlett.^[4]
• There is no evidence of John Bartlett living near Thomas Bartlett in Henry County, Kentucky, only shown living in Scott and Franklin Counties.^[5][6][7]

Conclusion: Further research is needed to determine if John Bartlett's parents are Thomas and Mary.

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Research Needs

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Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPB-KGR : 20 February 2021), John Bartlett, Northern Division, Franklin, Kentucky, United States; citing 119, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 36; FHL microfilm 7,815.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} County Court, Franklin, Kentucky, v. 2, p. 79-81. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GP3N-96JL?i=267&cc=1875188&cat=426325.; digital images, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Familysearch.org (www.familysearch.com).
3. ↑ County Court, Spotsylvania, Virginia, Deeds, Vols. M-N 1788-1795; v. M, p. 220-22. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKV-T4B7.; digital images, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Familysearch.org (www.familysearch.org).
4. ↑ "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9P3Z-9MG3?cc=1875188&wc=37RG-4WP%3A173383901%2C173405601 : 20 May 2014), Henry > Will records, 1812-1820, Vol. 2 > image 174 of 285; county courthouses, Kentucky.
5. ↑ Tax Assessor, Scott, Kentucky, 1801, p. 2. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3J-X359-5?i=242&cat=157349.; digital images, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Familysearch.org (www.familysearch.org).
6. ↑ 1810 U.S. census, population schedule, Kentucky, Scott, Year: 1810; Census Place: Scott, Kentucky; Roll: 8; Page: 181; Image: 00174; Family History Library Film: 0181353.; NARA microfilm publication M252, roll 8; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com).
7. ↑ 1820 U.S. census, population schedule, Kentucky, Scott, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Georgetown, Scott, Kentucky; Page: 120; NARA Roll: M33_27; Image: 152.; NARA microfilm publication M33, roll 27; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com).