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Colby S. Wyatt (1828 - 1871)

Colby S. Wyatt aka Wiatt
Born in Hopkins, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 2 Jan 1849 in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United Statesmap
Husband of — married 2 Jun 1860 in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Died at about age 43 in Caldwell, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

Colby S. Wyatt, son of George Wyatt and Deliah (Nations) Wyatt, was born about 1828 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.[1][2][3][4] His surname was sometimes spelled "Wiatt".

He married Amanda M Dockery on 2 January 1849 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.[5]

In 1850, "Colby Wyatt", age 25, Farmer, was enumerated 14 August 1850, in Hopkins County, Kentucky, with wife Amanda (age 25) and son Pigman T Wyatt (age 10 months). He lived next door to older brother George Wyatt Jr and his family. [1]

Colby and Amanda had four sons:

  1. Pigman T. Wyatt (died young)
  2. Henry S. Wyatt
  3. George Washington Wyatt
  4. James Buchanan Wyatt

His wife Amanda died sometime prior to 2 June 1860. Colby married Rachel A Southard on that date in Hopkins County, Kentucky.[6]

In 1860, "Colby S Wiatt", age 32, Farmer, was enumerated 28 June 1860 in Hopkins County, KY, with wife Rachel, age 22, and his three sons (from 1st marriage): Henry (age 6), George (age 4) and James (age 2).[2]

By May 1867 Rachel and Colby divorced. [7]

In 1870, "C.T. Wyatt" was enumerated 14 July 1870 in Princeton, Caldwell, KY, with 3rd wife Elizabeth (age 23), their 4 month old son C J, and his three sons (from 1st marriage): Henry (age 14), George (age 12) and James (age 9). [3]

Colby died 2 January 1871 and was buried in Old Ben Carter Cemetery, Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky. [4]

Research

Issue/items being investigated by Elida Tirey:

  • Not sure if 2nd wife Rachel and Colby had children.
  • Looking for more information regarding his third marriage. Any hints or suggestions such as Elizabeth's maiden name and marriage date would be appreciated.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "United States Census, 1850," FamilySearch database Colby Wyatt, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States; citing family 410, National Archives and Records Administration microfilm publication M432 Link
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "1860 U.S. Census", Census Place: Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M653_374; Page: 694; Family History Library Film: 803374
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "United States Census, 1870," FamilySearch database, C T Wyatt, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 19, family 133, National Archives and Records Administration, microfilm publication M593; FHL microfilm 545,950. Link
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Find A Grave: Memorial #19279738 accessed 26 June 2018, memorial page for Colby S. Wyatt (1828–2 Jan 1871), F, citing Old Ben Carter Cemetery, Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Find A Grave.
  5. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," FamilySearch database with images, Coleby S Wiatt and Amanda M Dockrey, 2 Jan 1849; citing Hopkins, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 554,919. Link
  6. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," FamilySearch database Colby S Wyatt and Rachel A Southard, 2 Jun 1860; citing Hopkins, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 554,892. Link
  7. ↑ Hopkins County, Kentucky Circuit Court File #9083, May 1867 Rachel A. Wyatt - C. S. Wyatt divorce




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