THIRD GENERATION

54. Mary ROLL was born on Aug 29 1808 in Hardin County, Kentucky. She died on Aug 12 1855 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Contributed by Jean Camas 2-12-99

She was married to Barnabas Wing RHOADS (son of David RHOADS and Elizabeth VAUGHT) on Nov 21 1831 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Mary Roll was the mother of all of Barnabas Wing Rhoads Children (twelve in all). Barnabas Wing RHOADS was born on Jun 11 1805 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Researcher: Jean Rhoads Camas 2-12-99 jrcamas@liii.com

Barnabas Wing Rhoads was named after a family friend who was prominent in Muhlenberg County at the time of his birth.

His first wife, Mary Roll, died in 1855. She was the daughter of Michael Roll who was from Pennsylvania where he served in the Revolutionary War, received a pension, and before going to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky lived in Hardin County, Kentucky, where Mary was born. He died on Jul 31 1887 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Contributed by Jean Rhoads Camas 2-9-99

Barnabas (called "Barney") married secondly in December 1856 to Sarah J. Young but she also died.
Lastly he married Asenath Rock in Ohio County, Kentucky. She stayed with him and cared for him during his last years when he was quite ill. After his death she lived with David Wing Rhoads and his family. One of David's children was named after Asenath.

Barnabas was a very religious man and there was a long article written about him in his church paper.

Fact. 1. Sears Cemetary, Muhlenberg County, KentuckyBarnabas (called "Barney" married secondly in December 1856 to Sarah J. Young but she also died. Lastly he married Asenath Rock in Ohio County, Kentucky. She stayed with him and cared for him during his last years when he was quite ill. After his death she lived with David Wing and his family. One of David's children was named after Asenith.

Barnabas was a very religious man and there was a long article written about him in his church paper.

Barnabas Wing Rhoads is buried in Sears Cemetery, Muhlenburg County, Kentucky.

Contributed by Jean Camas 2-12-99 Mary ROLL and Barnabas Wing RHOADS had the following children:

+163 i. Isaac W. RHOADS.
+164 ii. David RHOADS.
165 iii. Christopher RHOADS was born on Apr 25 1835 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
166 iv. Michael RHOADS was born on Jun 25 1836 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
+167 v. Jacob B. RHOADS.
168 vi. Gilbert RHOADS was born about 1841 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He died on Jan 9 1854 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Researcher Jean Rhoads Camas 2-12-99 jrcamas@liii.com
169 vii. John RHOADS was born on Jul 18 1840 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
+170 viii. Mary Ellen RHOADS.
+171 ix. Moses F. RHOADS.
+172 x. Betty T. RHOADS.
+173 xi. Sarah J. RHOADS.

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