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The Family Tree By HUGH S. WATSON JR. Setott. The blazonry of this Schott family arms is not known to us. However, we have some data on the Pennsylvania family which used this arms.

The family is connected with the Brewster family of New England and the Sill family of Connecticutt. The line we have is as follows: Naomi Sill, born 1754 and died 1828, married in the year 1780, Capt. John P. Schott, who was born in 1744 and died in 1829. He came to America from Germany prior to 1776.

He gave his service during the American Revolution, having had a colorful career in the armed service. He served prior to coming to America with the army of Frederick the Great. When. he did come to America he offered his services to the Continental Army and was imme- dietly given the commission of captain, which was signed by John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. After the Revolution, he was elected to the Legislature of Pennsylvania in 1787 and was later appointed Justice of the Peace for Wilkes Barre, Pa.

from 1791 to 1804. He and Naomi had, Dr. George Sill Schott was born 1785 and died in 1863. Dr. Schott married in the year 1816, Eleanor Twambley, who was born in 1791 and died in 1855.

They had, Charles Mandeville Schott, who was born in 1818 and died in 1889. He married in 1845, Elizabeth Potter, who was born in 1820 and died in 1909. They had, Charles Mandeville Schott Jr. who was born 1846 and died 1919. He was a very prominent business man.

He married Elizabeth Noyes. CEMETERY PUBLICATION "CEMETERY INSCRIPTION, RICHLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS" is the name of the publication now being prepared for publication by November. The compiler is Mrs. Barbara J. Craddock.

who has done considerable work in the field of genealogy. Over 15,000 inscriptions have been carefully transcribed and will include surname, given name, date of birth, date of death, age and family relationship. Particular attention was paid to those individuals who performed military service. Although epitaphs were omitted, all other data of genealogical interest is shown verbatim. Every effort was made to cover the county thoroughly.

The county's largest cemetery, Haven Hill, located in Olney, the county seat of Richland Couty (Illinois), was divided into sections as the stones were read. This was done both for convenience of the compiler and as an aid to the reader, should he wish to locate a particular grave. A comprehensive plat was considered a necessary addition. All cemeteries are alphabetized and are indexed as to the name or names by which they are known. There are nine townships in the county and a plat will precede the data relative to each township showing the location of each cemetery, whether it is a onegrave family plot or one where hundreds are buried.

The compiler, Mrs. Craddock, is a native and resident of Richland County. She feels that many years of compiling and indexing court records qualifies her to offer this service to historians and genealogists. She is proud to present this, the first record of its kind from Richland County, during the year that State of Illinois is celebrating its Sesquicentennial. The work will appear in one volume of about 250 pages, cloth bound.

This is available for $12.50 to those who order in advance of the Nov. 1, 1968 publication date. After July 30, copies will be $15.00 while the supply lasts. Postage and packing charges are included in the pre-publication price of $12.50. Copies may be obtained by writing Mrs.

Barbara J. Craddock, 2 Hunley Drive. Olney, 62450. When contacting Mrs. Craddock please give your full name and address with Zip Code number.

Questions A 2155. Pollard. Through a cousin of mine I recently received a number of copies of your column, "Climbing the Family Among the articles from April 12, 1964 and April 19, 1964 there were two articles concerning the Pollard Family. I am descended from the Pollard family through my great-great grandmother, Lucy Ann Blair Poliard, born Oct. 11, 1791 and her husband, Major John Roberts, born 14 April 1758 and died Nov.

1843 in Washington, Rappahannock Va. My great grandmother, their daughter, Isabella Vass Roberts Jett, born 21 July 1826 died 13 Aug. 1913; married John William Jett (1825-1880) on 8 June 1847 (by Rev. John Cole) in Rappahannock Va. (1 am sure the marriage took place at Washington, Va.

at "Laurel home of Major John Roberts). My great grandmother's sister, Elizabeth Richardson Roberts, was born 9 July 1815; married James French Strothers; and were the parents of Congressman and Judge French W. Strothers, mentioned in the Pollard article on April 19, 1964 signed only M. of Newport News I would like very much to hear from THE DAILY PRESS, Newport News M. of Newport News to exchange data and locate the article by Judge French W.

Strothers. Enclosed is a stamped self-addressed envelope and a copy of the data from the family Bible of my grandfather, William Hentry Jett (1868-1942, son of Isabella Vass Roberts Jett, including some Pollard data, to publish if you would care to use this material. ROBERTS-POLLARD material taken from Bible of William Henry Jett, born 22 November 1868, and died 31 July 1942 in St. Petersburg, Florida, son of Isabella Vass (Roberts) and John William Jett, given to (my grandfather) by his mother on the occasion of his twelth birthday. Bible printed 1876 in New York: American Bible Society: Major John Roberts, son of William and Jane Roberts was born 14 April 1758.

Married 27 April 1809 (second wife) Lucy Ann Blair Pollard, daughter of Robert Pollard born 1755 died 1842, age 87 years and Jane Pollard born 1758 died 19 Sept. 1839 age 81 years (Recent ly I have been told that Jane Pollard's maiden name was Underwood). Lucy Ann Blair Pollard Roberts was born 11 October 1791. John Roberts was Major in the Revolution (he received 5333-1-3 acres of land for three years service). Major John and Lucy Ann Pollard Roberts had: Jane Johnson Roberts born 29 Sept.

1811; married William Ward. Ellen Lewis Roberts born 28 Aug. 1813; married Lewis Turner. Elizabeth Richardson Roberts, born 9 July 1815; married James French Strothers (decendant of Moses Green (son of Robert Green ca. 1695 of "Liberty Brandywine, Culpeper Va.) and Mary Blackwell.

(Judge French W. Strothers descended from this line). William Henry Roberts, born 10 July 1817; married Mary Brooke. John Alney Roberts, born 29 July 1819; married Mary E. Herndon.

Robert Pollard Roberts, born 9 June 1822. Isabella Vass Roberts, born 21 July 1826 (died 13 Aug. 1913); married John William Jett (1825-1880) son of James Jett and Julia Ann Lane Jett of "Ellerslie" Plantation, Washing to Rappahannock County, married by Rev. John Cole, 8 June 1847. George Edward Roberts, born 7 October 1823.

Howell Lewis Roberts, born 24 November 1830. John William Jett born 1825, second son of James Jett born 29 Jan. 1795 died 1861, son of John William Jett (1762-1836) and Hannah Newsome Bailey Calvert, granddaughter of George Calvert V. (born circa 1722, died 1782) and Anne Crupper Calvert. George Calvert inherited the title of Baron of Baltimore, but relinquished the title and inheritance.

John William Jett (1762-1836) was the son of James Jett (1740-1802) and Roxena "Rosey" Duncan Jett (174--1789). They went from Westmoreland Co. to Culpeper Va. in 1771. John William Jett and his father James Jett (1740-1802) were securities for the town of Washington, the first town in America named for George Washington, to whom they were related.

The remaining data not in the Bible, but proven: James Jett (1740-1802) was the son of Peter Jett died 1758, Westmoreland Va. and his wife Anne -) Jett. Peter Jett died 1758, was the son of Francis Jett died 1722, King George Va. and his first wife Sarah (Closton or Saxton) Jett died by the year 1716. Francis Jett died 1722, then married Hampton, Sunday, June 23, 1968 Elizabeth Underwood Thatcher in 1718 (no children of last marriage).

Francis Jett died 1722, was the son of William Jett died 1698, Richmond married 18 May 1681 to Elizabeth Hoskins Wood, widow of Cornelius Wood, daughter of Joyce Jones Hoskins and Anthony Hoskins. William Jett died 1698 Richmond Va. born in England, the eldest son of Peter Jett First, to Virginia 1663, wife Mary (probably Triplett) died 1638, Old Rappahannock Va. This data submitted by Mrs. Robert J.

Stein, 3105 Whitetree Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. (NOTE: H.M.T. was Helen Montague Turner of Newport has passed away in the past two years. Miss Turner was the daughter of Hugh Turner and wife Witetta who resided in Newport News, Va. -Miss Turner was of great assistance to us and spent many hours aiding us with data and old letters.

H.S.W.) A2156. HOLT. I have been working on the genealogy of the Holt family of Surry Virginia for a number of years. Your articles in May of 1962 have been of great help. You frequently gave as reference, "Southside Virginia Fam' by John Bennett Boddie.

I have not been able to locate these books in Louisiana and would greatly appreciate your help in locating a set. If you know a book dealer who may have a set for sale, I would greatly appreciate it. (Murrell H. Holt, P. 0.

Box 44, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601). A2157. KLINE HAMILTON. Want names of pa: of Andrew Kline, b. Pa.

1791-1792, 1 at Royal Center, Ind. or in Cass Ind. 6-12 1862.. Want his wile's maiden name and her parents; she was Hannah, b. 1799, d.

2-13-1848, both buried Kline Cem. outside Royal Center, Ind. Children were: Andrew, b. 8-2-1817, d. 8-3-1893.

Jacob, b. 1817, in Ohio (possibly a twin brother of Andrew). Henry, born 1820 in Ohio. Benjamin, b. 1821 in Ohio, d.

10 1854, Cass Ind. William, my ancestor, b. 1824 in Ohio, d. 1-25-1849, Cass wife Angeline Hamilton, dau. of George Hamilton of Ohio, whom he mar.

in Cass Ind. 5-15-1842. Who were the parents of George Hamilton? Angeline was born about 1825 in Ohio and married Joseph Webb 1-30-1851. William Kline and Angeline Hamilton had: Hattie, Noah, and William Jefferson (my ancestor). Samuel, b.

1826 in Ohio. Delilah, married Joseph Lewis. Charlotte, b. 1831, in Ohio; married Thomas Read. Sementha, born 1833 in Ohio; married Harrison Smith.

Clarinda, born 1835 in Ohio; married Clark Minthorn 8-25-1853. Joshua, born 1837 in Ohio, d. 3-23- 1848. Minerva, b. 1840 in Ohio; married Kraig H.

Long, 11-5-1857. Jackson, b. 1842 in Indiana. Hannah, b. 1847 in Indiana.

Andrew Kline married Nancy McGovern and had: James Thomas Kline, and after Andrew Kline died, Nancy married William Warner Washburn and lived at Royal Center, Ind. Was Andrew Kline, Sr. in the War of 1812 anywhere? (B). BARKLEY DAVIDSON. Edward Barkely, Sr.

born in Kentucky; wife Jane Davidson (Davison), born in they had; Edward Barkley, born Johnson Indiana, 12-9-1825, died Aug. 12, 1890 at Rock Prairie, Tipton Indiana. Want names of parents of Edward Barkley, and wife Jane Davidson. (Mary Lontz, 608 Broadway, Milton, Pennsylvania 17847). 24.