The Thaxton Family
The Thaxton name originated in England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, derived from a place name. The earliest records of the name can be found in North Yorkshire at Theakston, a village and civil parish in the Hambleton district. The village name is first recorded in Domesday Book as "Eston," although this is clearly a mistaken form, as all other spellings from thereon refer to either Thekeston or Textone.
The surname Thaxton was first found in North Yorkshire at Theakston, a village and civil parish in the Hambleton district which is sometimes spelt Theakstone. Relatively small over the years, the village dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where it was listed as Eston. Later in 1157, the village was named Thekeston and probably meant "farmstead or village of a man called Theodec," from the Old English personal name. Hence, conjecturally, the surname is descended from the tenant of the village and lands of Theakston, held by Robert, Count Alan's man, who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086.
Examination of Revolutionary War records reveals that members of the Thaxton family were loyal to the American Colonies. Some served as officers and others as privates in the Virginia and North Caroline units. John Thaxton, Sr. one of the pioneer settlers of Warren County, Tennessee, was a member of the George Rogers Clark Expedition during the Revolutionary War and afterwards removed to Kentucky.
William Abel Thaxton was born Abt 1710 in Goochland, Goochland County, Colony of Virginia. He married Lucy (Unknown) Thaxton Abt 1729. Abel Thaxton was an early resident of Goochland Co., Va., and later Prince Edward Co., Va. Abel may have been the father of several other early Virginia Thaxton’s, including Thomas (1744), William (1774), Sarah (1775) and Elizabeth (1775) Thaxton, and the grandfather of George (1776-) and William (1767) Thaxton. Abel Thaxton died Abt May 1767 in Prince Edward County.
The first record we have of Abel is his appearance as a defendant in a lawsuit brought in 1731 by a local merchant of Goochland County. (Goochland Co. Order Bk 2, pp. 146, 165, 186. Abel was "not to be found.") If he was of legal age when [a] suit was brought against him, Abel would have been born by 1710. We believe he may have been a few years older, which would make him 21 or older when his first child was born about 1730.
In a 1743 land deed, Abel was said to be of the "parish and County of Henrico" when he purchased land in Goochland County from John Williamson Jr. and his wife Mary of Princess Anne Co., Virginia. (Goochland Deed Bk 4, p. 164). When Abel sold part of that land in 1748, the purchaser, Joseph Lewis, also said he was of the county and parish of Henrico. (Goochland Deed Bk 5, p. 483). In 1750, Abel and eleven neighbors were charged with determining whether a proposed mill would adversely affect landowners in their area. (Goochland Co. Deed Bk). Those who signed the document with Abel were William Pledge, James Mayo, John and Tucker Woodson, John Clarkson, Jeffrey Clarke, John Payne, William Farrar, Benjamin Bratcher, John Johnson, and John Woodall.
Early records of Goochland County suggest that Abel Thaxton was probably the father of James and John Thaxton. In May 1743, Abel Thaxton and John Thaxton both testified as witnesses for Thomas Wharton in an action against Stephen Hughes in Goochland County. For five days' attendance, each received 125 pounds of tobacco. (Goochland Co Ct Order). In 1746, John Thaxton was named as a tithable in the household of Abel Thaxton. James Thaxton was included as a tithable in Abel's household in 1748. At that time, Virginia tithable lists included the head of household and all other males over the age of 16 in the household.
Abel appeared in various records during the 1750s. In 1754, Abel witnessed a land deed between John Bybee and wife Jean of Albemarle County to Charles Massie of Hanover County, involving land on France Smith's line to John Right's line to "Simes’s" line. Other witnesses to the deed were John McBride and John Forrester. (Goochland Deed Bk 6, p. 430). Abel was named as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by Robert Hughes in Cumberland Co., Virginia, in 1753 (Cumberland Co Order Bk p. 106); and by Gervas Elam in Goochland County in 1755. (Goochland Co Ct Orders 1750-57, p. 572). In 1757, Abel was one of the appraisers of a local estate.
In 1757, Abel sold his remaining land in Goochland County to the Rev. William Douglas. (Goochland Deed Bk 7, p. 147, deed proved 17 May 1757). The deed identifies the land as follows: "at present possessed by the said Abel Thackston, lying on the forks of Janeto Creek & Beaverdam, & Bounded on the South side by William Woodhall’s plantation, on the East by lands belonging to Benjamin Watkins, on the North by lands belonging to Joseph Lewis, & on the West by a plantation of John Woodrum’s," all in St. James' parish. In the process of recording the deed, a statement from Abel appears: "Received day & date within Written of the Rev. William Douglas the Sum of Twenty-One Pounds, thirteen Shillings & eleven pence current Money being in full consideration for the lands & premises within mentioned." The witnesses to the deed were Robert Payne, Richard Fleming, and Margret Huddleston.
In November 1757, Abel testified for the defendant in a lawsuit by a Harris against August Webber, and was paid 100 pounds of tobacco for four days' attendance. (Goochland Co Ct Order Bk 2, p. 115). In May 1758, a jury trial was held in an action brought by Lewis Johnston Parker against Abel. The plaintiff, Parker, brought his account book, but the jury did not consider it sufficient evidence of debt. Abel was awarded five shillings for his costs.
Shortly afterward, Abel and his family relocated to neighboring Prince Edward Co., Virginia. On 11 Sep 1759, two justices of the peace from P E interviewed Abel's wife Lucy on behalf of the Goochland County Court to obtain her relinquishment of her dower right in the land sold earlier to Douglas, who now wished to sell it to John Norris. (Goochland Deed Bk 8, p. 33; Goochland Co Ct Order Bk 2, p. 257).
The first reference we have to Abel in Prince Edward County records is a 1761 deed in which he bought 295 acres of land on both sides of Falling Creek from Charles and Frances Gilliam of St. Patrick Parish in (P E Deed Bk 2, p. 189). That year, Abel was sued by Buchanan Bowman & Co., merchants. Theodrick Carter served as his bondsman. (P E Co Ct Order Bk 2, pp. 94, 101, 107). Freeman Lewelling and Robert Hastie & Co. both brought suit against Abel in 1762. (PE Co Ct Order Bk 2, pp. 157, 169). In May 1763, Abel was sued by Matthew and Ann Turpin. (PE Co. Ct Order Bk 2, pp. 220, 233-34).
We have found no later references to Abel. We believe he died by May 1767, for several reasons. First, he had appeared somewhat regularly in court records and suddenly stopped after May 1763. By early 1767, we find references in county court records to "Mrs. Thaxton," also called "widow Thaxton" and Lucy Thaxton. (PE Co Ct Order Bks). In November 1767, John Thaxton sold Abel's 295 acres to William Thaxton. (P E Deed Bk 3, p. 256).
Lucy Thaxton appears in a few P E County Court records in connection with roads that ran from her residence to other parts of the county. In May 1767, it was "Ordered that John Porter do survey Bedford Road from Mrs. Thaxton’s to Vaughn's Creek . . .." (P E Co Ct Order Bk 3, p. 14). The following month, the court "Ordered that Henry Caldwell do survey the highway from his district to the widow Thaxton's with the male tithes of Joel Elam and Thomas Smith." (P E Co Ct Order Bk 3, p. 20). Land records show that Joel Elam's land bordered Abel's 295 acres.
In June 1777, Lucy Thaxton, Sally Thaxton, and Betty Thaxton "came into Court and were severally sworn, depose that they were present the day William Davis deceased departed this life, that they were called on by the said William Davis to bear Testimony of his nuncupative Will, which was in these words 'That it was his will and desire and gave the whole of his Estate to his brother Nicholas Davis.' Ordered that the same recorded." (P E Co Ct Order Bk 5, p. 513).
A few years later, Sarah and Elizabeth were each bequeathed 1000 pounds of tobacco by the will of Stephen Davis, father of the William and Nicholas Davis referred to in the previous court record. (cite). We believe there may have been a connection between Lucy Thaxton and this Davis family, especially considering the important transactions which occurred between her family and theirs.
We do not know when Lucy Thaxton died. The last reference to Lucy in the order books is the 1777 record involving William Davis. William Thaxton, who purchased Abel's 295 acres from John Thaxton in 1767, did not sell the land until 1781. We believe William might have waited to sell the land (which Lucy may have lived on) until Lucy's death. That conclusion is consistent with the fact that Stephen Davis left property to Lucy's daughters, but not to Lucy, the same year.
Addendum: Other sources have been located for Abel, some references to him in deed records as a witness or neighbor. And a Chancery Court record involving the Davis family provides more information about Abel and Lucy’s daughters Sally and Elizabeth Thaxton. In 1779, John Gilchrist deeded essentially his entire estate to his father-in-law, Stephen Davis. Years later, a creditor of Gilchrist sued, seeking to invalidate the deed. Among others, depositions were taken of Sarah Thaxton and Elizabeth Thaxton. An inference could be drawn that Sarah Thaxton was living with Stephen Davis at the time of the conversation in 1779, given that she saw him both before and after he returned, or at least that she interacted extensively with him. Also, Nicholas Davis charged Stephen Davis’s estate for “boarding” for “Sally” and “Betty” Thaxton for six weeks in 1784, confirming that Stephen had been their caretaker. Source: Thaxton / Thackston Genealogy | Random original source material from 25 years of research
Children of William Abel Thaxton and Lucy Thaxton
1. James "X" Thaxton Sr. was born in 1731 in Goochland County, Colony of Virginia. He married Elizabeth Clark, (1732-before 1799) on 30 Sep 1753 in Goochland County, Colony of Virgina) the daughter of David Clark. James "X" received his middle name from the distinctive manner in which he signed his name "X". He could not read or write. He died sometime between 1785 and 1790. He is listed with his son David on Virginia tax census of 1785 but does not appear on the 1790 US census. "Early Settlers of Prince Edward Co. VA" states that a James Thackston acquired 1020 acres of land on the Buffalo River on 25 July 1749. [see the Children of James “X” Thaxton and Elizabeth Clark below]
2. John Thaxton was born Abt 1730 in the Colony of Virginia.
3. Thomas Thaxton was born in 1744 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married firstly, Hannah Williamson and married secondly, Jemina Cobb on 4 Feb 1782 in Caswell County, North Carolina.
4. William Thaxton was born in 1745 in Prince Edward County, Colony of Virginia. He married Lucy Green Clay on 1 Nov 1770 in Cumberland County, Virginia. William died on 22 Apr 1803 in Halifax County, Virginia.
5. Elizabeth Thaxton was born Bef 1759 in the Colony of Virginia.
6. Sarah Thaxton was born Bef 1759 in the Colony of Virginia.
The Children of James “X” Thaxton and Elizabeth Clark
1. David Franklin Thaxton Sr. was born on 7 Feb 1756 in Prince Edward County, Colony of Virginia. He married Sarah Shepherd on 16 Mar 1777 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. David died 1 Apr 1815 in Appomattox County, Virginia. [see The Children of David Franklin Thaxton Sr. and Sarah Sheperd below]
2. Peter Thaxton was born on 10 Dec 1758 in Prince Edward County, Colony of Virginia. He married Sarah Thaxton. Peter died in 1835 in Virginia.
3. William Thaxton was born on 8 Nov 1760 in Prince Edward County, Colony of Virginia. He married Lucy Guill (Bef 1770) on 21 Dec 1785 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
4. Margaret Thaxton was born on 17 Dec 1763.
5. James Thaxton Jr. was born on 12 Dec 1767 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married Frances Simmons (Bef 1775) on 5 Nov 1792 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
6. John Thaxton was born in Dec 1771 in Prince Edward County, Colony of Virginia. He married Nancy Wilkinson on 24 Jan 1794 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. John died on 17 Mar 1821 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
The Children of David Franklin Thaxton Sr. and Sarah Shepherd
1. Robert Thaxton was born Abt. 1780 in Virginia. He married Elizabeth Thaxton (Bef 1800).
2. William Thaxton was born on 23 Sep 1782 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married firstly, Catherine Tate (Bef 1788) on 2 Nov 1803 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and married secondly, Matilda Burford White (Bef 1815) on 18 Nov 1835 in Bedford County, Virginia. William died in 1839 in Bedford County, Virginia.
3. Elizabeth Thaxton was born Bef 1783 in Virginia. She married Nathaniel Wilkinson on 26 Dec 1799 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
4. Peggy Thaxton was born Bef 1785 in Virginia. She married Littleberry Farmer on 13 Feb 1801 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
5. Nancy Thaxton was born in 1788 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. She married Thomas Porter on 1 Jan 1835 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Nancy died in Gallia County, Ohio.
6. Samuel Thaxton was born in 1789 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married firstly, Lucy Brightwell (Bef 1795) on 26 Jan 1811 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married secondly, Elizabeth Shackleton on 23 Dec 1822 in Prince Edward County, Viginia.
7. Sarah Thaxton was born in 1790 in Virginia. She died in Gallia County, Ohio.
8. David Franklin Thaxton Jr. was born Abt 1791 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married Martha Hurt (Abt 1788), the daughter of John Hurt and Nelly McTaggert, on 29 Oct 1811 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. David is listed in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census, Union District, Kanawha County, Virginia/West Virginia. David and Martha Thaxton were the first Thaxton’s to settle in what is now central West Virginia. They arrived in what is now Kanawha Co, WV in 1838 from Bedford Co. VA and settled on Tuppers Creek. David Franklin Thaxton Jr. died in Mar 1877 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. An alternate date of death for David is Bef 15 Feb 1875 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. (Note: Per a "Spunky" Thaxton, there is an article on the descendants of David Thaxton in the "West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia, Vol. 21" Edited and Published by Jim Comstock, Richwood, WV @1976. [see The Children of David Franklin Thaxton Jr. and Martha Hurt below]
Will of David Thaxton, Jr.
In the name of God Amen, I David Thaxton of Kanawha County, State of West Virginia being of sound and disposing mind, do make this to be my last will and testament as Follows.
First, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah E. Johnson the sum of twenty dollars for her own use and benefit.
Secondly, as to all the residue of my personal estate, I hereby give and bequeath unto my heirs, to wit: Robert C.
Thaxton, Sarah E. Johnson, Nancy S. Marsh, John H. Thaxton, Martha F. Edens, F. P. Thaxton, James H. Thaxton, Elizabeth C. Carpenter in equal shares and propositions. As for my real estate, I have disposed of that to my two younger sons, SS, F. P. Thaxton and James H. Thaxton as appears by deeds, dated August 22nd, 1867.
And I do hereby nominate and appoint Robert C. Thaxton to be the executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof: I the said testator, David Thaxton have set my hand and seal this 5th day of February 1872.
David X Thaxton
Attest: John H. P. Aultz
R. A. Ranson
William Ranson
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Kanawha County Clerk’s Office
February 15th, 1875
This paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of David Thaxton deceased, late of said County was this day presented to me in my office and duly proved by the oath of William Ranson, subscribing witness thereto: and on the 28th day of March 1877, the same was fully proved by the oath of John H. P. Aultz another subscribing witness thereto: and is ordered to be recorded as the Last Will and Testament of David Thaxton, deceased.
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9. Sheppard Thaxton was born in 1798 in Virginia. He married Martha McCormick (Bef 1820) on 10 Dec 1832 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
The Children of David Thaxton Jr. and Martha Hurt
1. Robert Clarkson Thaxton was born Abt 1812 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married firstly, Sarah “Sally” Fore (1802-1883), daughter of James Fore and Elizabeth Jordan, on 25 Dec 1833 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married secondly, Tabitha Johnson (Abt 1831) on 20 May 1885 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia (license no. 105). Robert moved from Bedford County to Kanawha County area between 1834 and 1838. Robert is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virginia. He is listed in the 1870 and 1880 census in the Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Robert Clarkson Thaxton died on 7 Jul 1892 in Union District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. [see The Children of Robert Clarkson Thaxton and Sarah “Sally Fore below].
2. Sarah E. Thaxton was born Abt 1815 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. She married S. E. Johnson (Bef 1815).
3. Nancy S. Thaxton was born Abt 1816 in Virginia. She married Nathan Marsh (Abt. 1805) on 3 Mar 1834 in Charlotte County, Virginia.
4. John H. Thaxton was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married Paulina A. Fore (Abt 1820-1896) on 26 Jan 1843 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Per the 1890 Census, Special Schedule of Veterans, Washington District. John served as a private in the Union Army with the C Co, 7th Reg. WV Cav. Enlisted 10 Jan 1865. Discharged 1 Aug. 1865. John H. Thaxton died on 16 Oct 1889 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
5. Martha Frances Thaxton was born Abt 1822 in Virginia. She married Madison Green Edens (Abt 1819) on 21 Jan 1841 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She was mistakenly listed in the Kanawha County, Virginia marriage record as Martha "Thornton." Martha died after 1900.
6. Franklin P. Thaxton was born in Oct 1823 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married firstly, Phoebe Ann Tate (Abt 1825-Abt 1849) on 14 Aug 1848 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married secondly, Charlotte Lanham (b. 1827) on 3 Feb 1852 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Franklin is listed in the 1860 census for Kanawha Co., VA. He is listed in the 1870 and 1880 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He is listed in the 1900 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia as a Wagon Maker. Franklin P. Thaxton died before 1910 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
7. James Henry Thaxton was born in Apr 1828 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married Julia Ann Layne (Abt 1833-1914) on 23 Feb 1854 in Kanawha County, Virginia. James Henry Thaxton died in 1908 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
8. Elizabeth Catherine Thaxton was born Abt 1832 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. She married Granville Carpenter (1832-1892) on 17 Dec 1850 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Elizabeth died on 22 Feb 1903 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
The Children of Robert Clarkson Thaxton and Sarah “Sally" Fore
1. Monroe Scott Thaxton was born on 15 Sep 1834 in Bedford County, Virginia. He married firstly, Sarah Jane Thomas (b. 1 Sep 1838 in Jackson County, Virginia; d. on 20 Jul 1870 in Kanawha County, West Virginia), daughter of Peter P. Thomas (Abt 1791) and Melinda Carney (Abt 1813), on 15 Dec 1853 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married secondly, Mary Jane Legg (1856-1906) on 22 Dec 1870 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married thirdly, Nettie L. Farrier (d. 1933) on 7 Feb 1912 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Monroe Thaxton fought for the Union Army during the Civil War in H Co. 7th Reg. WV Cav. (Per 1890 Census, Special Schedule of Veterans). He enlisted July 27, 1861, and was discharged on January 24, 1865, with the rank of Private. He received a monthly pension from the United States government for aliment he received during the war. His military and pension records are available. He, his first two wives (Sarah Jane and Mary Jane) and several of their children and grandchildren are buried at the Thaxton Cemetery on Old Tuppers Creek Road (now Call Road) at Harold Thaxton's property. According to "The Thaxton Family thru The Years, 1731-1931", date of death was listed as December 5, 1919. [see The Children of Monroe Scott Thaxton and Sarah Jane Thomas below]
2. James David Thaxton was born on 3 May 1838 in Campbell County, Virginia. He married Mary Elizabeth Miller (1839-1923) on 11 Oct 1860 in Kanawha County, Virginia. James David Thaxton. Per 1890 Census, Special Schedule of Veterans, Union District, David served as a private with the A Co, 7th Reg. WV Cav. Enlisted 27 July 1861. Discharged 24 Jan. 1865. James David Thaxton died on 26 Jun 1921 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
3. John R. Thaxton was born on 3 Aug 1840 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married firstly, Artemesia M. Adkins (1842-1878) on 20 Jul 1865 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married secondly, Mary Ellen Fore (1859-1878) on 12 May 1880 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
4. William Henry H. Thaxton was born Abt 1842 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Jenetta M. Johnson (Abt 1849) on 2 Nov 1865 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. William Henry H. Thaxton enlisted in the Union army at Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia on March 17, 1863. He was discharged at Wheeling, West Virginia on June 22, 1865. During the war he contracted a lung disease and was hospitalized at Harper Ferry and at Annapolis. He never fully recovered from this disease and died two years following his discharge. William died on 18 Jan 1867 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
5. Mary Sally Thaxton was born Abt 1843 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married Franklin W. Miller (1837-1926) on 9 Dec 1859 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Mary died on 21 Dec 1925 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
6. Martha E. Thaxton was born in 1843 in Kanawha County, Virginia. She married William A. Woodall (1827-1902) in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Martha died in 1912 in Kanawha County, West Virginia and is buried in the Woodall family cemetery near the Spencer family cemetery in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
The Children of Monroe Scott Thaxton and Sarah Jane Thomas
1. General George Washington Thaxton was born on 7 Mar 1855 in Kanawha County, Virginia. He married Sophia Spriegel (1862) on 15 Aug 1877 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. George died on 22 Mar 1917 in Kanawha County, West Virginia and is buried in the Thaxton cemetery on the Old Tuppers Creek Road (now Call Road) in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
2. James Monroe Thaxton was born on 15 May 1857 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Martha Anice Thaxton (b. 26 Oct 1857 in Kanawha County, West Virginia; d.6 Sep 1877 in Kanawha County, West Virginia), the daughter of James Henry Thaxton and Julia Ann Layne. James, a Farmer, is listed in the 1860 census for Kanawha County, Virgini and in the 1870, 1880, and the 1900 census for Poca District, Kanawha County, West Virginia. James died on 9 Oct in Sissonville, Kanawha County, West Virginia. [see The Children of James Monroe Thaxton and Martha Anice Thaxton below]
3. Peter Cain Thaxton was born on 20 Feb 1859 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He died in 1862 and is buried in the Thaxton cemetery on the Old Tuppers Creek Road (now Call Road) in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
4. Melissa Jane Thaxton was born on 30 Jun 1861 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The 1880 census reported Melissa (Malissa, page 672) as an adopted daughter of Joel P. Thomas, age 49, and his wife, Mary age 46. The copy of the census can be found in the Monroe Thaxton file. Melissa married firstly a man named Isaac (?) and married secondly, Benjamin L. Young (Abt 1847) on 12 Jan 1881 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Melissa died in Apr 1939.
5. William Henry Grant Thaxton was born on 1 Sep 1863 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He died on 13 Jul 1865 in Kanawha County, West Virginia and is buried in the Thaxton cemetery on the Old Tuppers Creek Road (now Call Road) in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
6. Louisa Ann Thaxton was born on 7 Nov 1865 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Robert Lovely Spriegel (1857) on 23 May 1880 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
7. Mary Elizabeth Thaxton was born on 6 Jun 1868 on Tuppers Creek, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married William Hansford Johnson (1866-1951) on 5 Jan 1887 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Mary died on 23 Feb 1962 on Derricks Creek, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
8. George R. Thaxton was born on 1 July 1870 in Kanawha County, West Virginia and died 12 days later on 13 Jul 1870 and is buried in the Thaxton cemetery on the Old Tuppers Creek Road (now Call Road) in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
The Children of James Monroe Thaxton and Martha Anice Thaxton
1. Lena Etta Thaxton was born in Aug 27 1878 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married George Franklin Deuley (1875-1953). Lena died on Jan 7 1967 and is buried in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Lena and George’s children are: Irene Lee Deuley (1899) , Garnet Lillian Deuley (1901) and Olive Ora Dueley (1906 – 1993).
2. Ethel Parker Thaxton was born in Dec 1880 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Owen Wiley Whittington (1875-1959) in 1901. Ethel died in 1972.
3. Ernastine T. Thaxton was born on 15 Dec 1882 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married Charles B. “Slimker” Fisher (1879-1942) Abt 1906. Ernastine died on 20 Feb 1979 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Their children were: Nobel Taft Fisher (1909-1975), Mary Ailine Fisher (1917-2006) and Mary I. Fisher (1918).
4. Oscar Thaxton was born on 18 Mar 1884 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Bessie Lee Jenkins (1889). Oscar died on 24 Mar 1922 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Oscar and Bessie had one child: Dana Lee Thaxton (1915 -1954).
5. Harry F. Thaxton was born on 23 Aug 1887 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Ruth I. Thaxton (1893-1976). Harry died on 8 Mar 1978 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
6. Emmett Thaxton was born 9 Nov 1890 in Poca, Putnam, Kanawha County, West Virginia. He died on 7 July 1975.
7. Elmer Thaxton was born in May 1893 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
8. Bernard E. Thaxton was born in Oct 1894 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He married Florence E. (?) (1899-1989). Bernard died in 1986 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
9. Mabel Thaxton was born in Mar 1897 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
James Monroe Thaxton
Martha Anice Thaxton
