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James Killman & Jane Hopper?
of  Cumberland County, Kentucky

(Last updated 29 Jan 2023)

Father:

James Killman was born about 1785 [1780-1790] in North Carolina.  See also his brother Levin Killman.

James died in 1848 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  The 1850 census says male but it may actually be female for widow Jane. 
Census and tax rolls:

1820 TN, Overton County, p. 250
1830 TN, Overton County, p. 174a
1840 TN, [not recorded]
1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (296)
1860 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 13
1870 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (63)

Genforum: Killman

Mother:

Jane "Jincy" Hopper was born about 1791 in North Carolina. 

Jane died 13 July 1872 in White County, Arkansas.
Son ● Stephen KiIlman was born about 1810 in North Carolina.  He married Margaret C. ______.  Stephen died after 1880.
  • Jinsey Melvina Killman was born 1841 in Kentucky.  She married William Shelton.
  • Harriett Killman was born 1844 in Kentucky.
  • Frances H Killman was born March 1847 in Kentucky.  She married Jacob J France.  Frances died 29 March 1917 in Henderson County, Texas.
  • L. M. Killman was born 1851 in Texas.
  • Stephen M Killman was born 23 June 1857 in Texas.  He married Margaret (Sonora) A Walker Graham in 1886.  Stephen died 24 July 1920 in Taylor County, Texas. 
1850 KY, Monroe County, p. (303b)
1860 TX, Ellis County, p. 25 (32)
1870 TX, Kaufman Co., p. 136 (92a)
1880 TX, Kaufman Co., ED 41, p. 15

Proven by deed regarding
interest in father's estate.
Dau. ● Minerva KiIlman was born about 1811 in Overton County, Tennessee.  She married Edmund Jennings before 1831.  Minerva died after 1850.  Nothing more is known about this family.
  • Jincey Jennings was born about 1831 in Kentucky.
  • Mary Jennings was born about 1832 in Kentucky.
  • Leany Jennings was born about 1833 in Kentucky.
  • Rachel Jennings was born about 1837 in Kentucky.
  • Cephas Jennings was born about 1838 in Kentucky.
  • Amanda Jennings was born about 1840 in Kentucky.
  • William Jennings was born about 1841 in Kentucky.
  • Jasper Jennings was born about 1842 in Kentucky.
  • Hezekiah Jennings was born about 1845 in Kentucky.
  • Obadiah Jennings was born about 1847 in Kentucky.
1850 KY, Monroe County, p. (303b)

Proven by deed regarding
interest in father's estate.
 Possible
Son
● James KiIlman was born about 1818-1820 in Overton County, Tennessee. He married Matilda ______.  He died after 1880.
It's not proven he is a son.  He could also be a son  of Levin Killman.
  • Mary Jane Killman was born 1846 Tennessee. She married Thomas Benton Nelson.
1850 TN, Overton County, p. (97)
1860 ??
1870 MO, Pulaski County, p. (177)
1880 MO, Pulaski Co., ED 146, p. 6
 
Not proven.
Dau ● Jane Jincy KiIlman was born about 1818-1822 in Kentucky.  She married Reuben Perry Scott before 1848.  Jincy died March 1875 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
  • Robert A. Scott was born about 1843
  • William Scott was born about 1845
  • Mary A. Scott was born about 1847
  • Sally S. Scott was born about 1849
  • John A. Scott was born about 1852
  • Stephen L. Scott was born about 1854
  • Nancy L. Scott was born about 1859
  • Edny C. Scott was born about 1863
1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (340)
1860 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 13
1870 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (63)

Proven by deed regarding
interest in father's estate.
Son ● Martin KiIlman was born about 1820 (est.) in Overton County, Tennessee.  He married Leticia "Letty" ______.
  • Jasper Newton Killman was born Jan 1842 in Tennessee.  He married Leticia "Letty" _____.  Jasper died before 1870.
  • Alfred C Killman was born 22 Apr 1845 in Overton County, Tennessee.  Alfred died 26 Aug 1935 in Bellialto, Madison County, Illinois.
  • Leticia O. Killman was born about 1845 in Tennessee.  She married Caleb Coy.  Leticia died after 1880.
  • Jincy Josey Killman was born 1847 in Tennessee.  She married William H Goodman. Jincy died after 1870.
  • Emma J. Killman was born 6 March 1858 in Kentucky.  She married James A. Ballinger.  Emma died 17 April 1936 in Coles County, Illinois.
1840 TN, Overton County, p. 45

Proven by deed regarding
interest in father's estate.
Possible
Son
● Henry KiIlman was born about 1822/1824 in Kentucky.  He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Cox before 1850.  
  • Sarah Jane Killman was born 25 Nov 1850 in Tennessee.  She married Robert Sheffer.
  • Martha F Killman was born about 1855 in Tennessee.
  • F. C. Killman (f) was born about 1857 in Tennessee.
  • H. F. Killman (m) was born about 1859 in Tennessee.
  • Thomas Lee Killman was born about 1863 in Arkansas.
  • John Johnson Kilman was born 6 July 1865 in Searcy County, Arkansas.  John died 5 Feb 1930.
  • James R Killman was born about 1868 in Arkansas.
  • Susan E Killman was born about 1871 in Arkansas.
  • William F Killman was born about 1873 in Arkansas.
  • Andrew J Killman was born about 1875 in Arkansas.
  • Ruth R Killman was born about 1878 in Arkansas.
1860 AR, Searcy County, p. (827)

1870 AR, White County, p. 8 (297a)
Son ● Robert A. KiIlman was born 5 Jan 1824 in Overton County, Tennessee.  He married Rebecca Flynn Poindexter.  He married Sarah A Barnett in 1867 in Howell County, Missouri.  Robert died 9 Jan 1911 in Hunt County, Texas.
  • William R Killman was born 1846 in Tennessee.
  • Jincy Killman was born 20 April 1848 in Tennessee.  She married Thomas Mark Harper.
  • many more...
1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (296)
1860 MO, Howell Co., p. 55 (595)
1870 MO, Howell Co., p. 11 (484)
1880 TX, Hunt County, ED 70, p. 7

Proven by deed regarding
interest in father's estate.
Possible
Dau.
● Irenia Joanna "Anna"  KiIlman was born 15 July 1824/1827 in Overton County, Tennessee.  She married George William Scott. She died 4 April 1870 in Cumberland County, Kentucky. 
  • Jane F Scott was born 1846.
  • J S Scott was born 1847.
  • William R Thomas Scott was born 1849.
  • A J Scott was born 1851.
  • Susan Elizabeth was born 1854.
  • R A Scott was born 1856.
  • Merilda Scott died 1858
  • Clemon Kelly Scott was born 1858.
  • John C Scott was born 1861.
  • Andrew Murray Scott was born 1863.
  • Mary Minerva Scott was born 1864.
  • Nancy Eliza Scott was born 1866.
  • Leo F Scott was born 1867.
1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 390
1860 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 14
1870 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 
Son ● Levin KiIlman was born about 1827 in Overton County, Tennessee. He married Jane _____.  Levin died 1859 in Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas.  Jane died after 1880.
  • Nancy J Killman was born 1844 in Tennessee. She married William C Smith on 13 Dec 1859 in Van Zandt County, Texas.
  • J. Killman was born 1845 in Tennessee. 
  • Martha Frances "Patsy" Killman was born 1847 in Tennessee.  She married D C Lewis on 26 Feb 1874 in Ellis County, Texas.
  • N. Elizabeth Killman was born 1851 in Tennessee.
  • Mary E Killman was born about 1855 in Texas.  She married Green J Clark on 30 Oct 1873 in Ellis County, Texas.
1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (296)
1860 TX, Van Zandt Co., p. 16
1870 TX, Ellis County, p. 7 (305)
1880 TX, Ellis Co., ED 48, p. 35

Proven by 1852 deed to brother
Johnson Killman.
Son ● Calvin KiIlman was born about 1830 in Overton County, Tennessee.  Calvin died after 1880. 1850 KY, Monroe County, p. (303b)
1860 ??
1870 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 20
1880 KY, Cumber. Co., ED 32, p. 44

Proven by deed regarding
interest in father's estate.
Son ● Johnson KiIlman was born about 1830 in Overton County, Tennessee. He married Susan Hayes about 1853.  John died 9 Sep 1904 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  • William A Killman was born 1854.
  • A E Cassa Killman was born 1856. 
  • Jenetta C Killman was born 1858.
  • Laura E Killman was born 1860.
  • John J Killman was born 1862.
  • James R Killman was born 1865.
1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (296)
1860 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 13
1870 KY, Adair County, p. 6
1880 TX, Kaufman Co., ED 39, p. 11 

Proven by 1850 census listed
with mother.
Dau. ● Fanny D.  KiIlman was born about 1834 in Kentucky.  She married William Jackson Scott before 1852.  Fanny died 4 March 1897 in Fannin County, Texas.
  • James R. Scott was born about 1852 in Kentucky.
  • Reuben T Scott was born abut 1853 in Kentucky.
  • Nancy E. Scott was born about 1855 in Kentucky.
  • John. L. Scott was born about 1856 in Kentucky.
  • Sallie Scott was born about 1859 in Kentucky.
  • Allen A. Scott was born about 1860 in Kentucky.
  • Malissa Scott was born about 1864 in Kentucky.
  • William Scott was born about 1866 in Kentucky.
  • Columbia Scott was born about 1868 in Kentucky.
  • Adinia Scott was born about 1869 in Kentucky.
1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (296)

1860 ??

1870 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 11 (63)

1880 AR, Jackson Co., ED 135, p. 6

Proven by 1850 census listed
with mother.



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Transcribed by Jack Harris [rearranged]
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#--DATE Bk-Pg---GRANTOR --GRANTEE-- $ -- "CONDENSED" DESCRIPTION-- ATTEST

28 Jun 1837 E-473 -- Leven Kilman of Overton co.Tn.-- to -- Allen Coleston of same County-- $150 -- 75 ac.(Overton??no Co. given) Beg. @ Samuel Eldridge's cor.- then with his line - eastwardly - to mill path - to John Williams - to Jessee Starks cor.- with Starks line to beg.-- James Colsten, Cammel Colston

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July 26 1848 243 -- James Killman of Cumb. Co. Ky. - SOLD SOON BEFORE HIS DEATH - He was deceased by 23 Sept 1848 (Inventory of estate) -- to -- Edmond Jennings of Monroe Co. Ky.--$10--10 ac in Overton Co Tn. beginning on/near State line on Thomas Bufords old orig. line, So to Buford's Mill Creek to an elm on bank-E'ly up cr. tp beech dogwood above falls - N'ly to - N'ly (again) to - N'ly again to 2 beeches on the old sp. branch, on or near Sate. Line. - then with State line to POB -- Samuel Smith, Stephen Killman

12 Mar 1852 M-326 - -Leven Kilman and Jane his wife of Cumberland Co., Ky.--to--Johnson Kilman of same County--$100-- 100 ac. in Cumb. Co. Ky. beg.- @Joshua Watson's SE cor. -no other distinguishing landmarks .-- RP Scott, Robert Kilman

15 Apr 1853 M-496 -- Stephen Killman & Margaret his wife of Monroe Co.Ky. INCLUDES INTEREST OF Martin Killman and Letty from same state -- to -- Reuben P Scott & his wife of Cumberland Co. Ky. -- $40 -- Interest in James Killman's estate (same as #1) --- INCLUDES INTEREST OF Martin Killman and Letty his wife ( THIS CONFIRMS THAT MARTIN IS JAMES SON) -- Robert Kilman & Jesse Hopper

15 Nov 1856 O-35 -- Robert Killman and Rebecca his wife of Cumberland Co. Ky. -- to -- Johnson Killman of Cumberland Co Ky. -- $30 -- Interest in James Killman's estate lying part in Cumberland Co., Ky.& part in Monroe Co., Ky.& part in Overton Co., Tn. -- NONE sellers attest in Court

26 July 1856 O-148 -- Edmun Jennings and Manerva his wife of Monroe Co. Ky. -- Reuben P Scott of Cumberland Co. Ky. -- $25 --Interest in James Killman's estate lying part in Cumberland Co. Ky.& part in Monroe Co., Ky.& part in Overton Co. Tn. -- WC Smith, Robert Killman

18 Sep 1858 O-432 -- Leven Kilman & Jane his wife of Vanzandt Co. TX. -- to -- Edwin R Buford of Overton Co.Tn.--$25--Interest WHICH IS 1/11th PART!!!! in 2, 50Ac. tracts-- 1st tract in Cumberland Co. Ky. on Chestnut Sp. Ridge (@ State Line-1st is #5 above) 2nd tract is #4 -50 Ac-in Overton Co.Tn. Beginning at mulberry/dogwood at/near John Clarys SE cor on wagon rd - W'ly with Clary's line to sd. Clary's sp. Branch to Edmund Jenings line - S'ly w/ Jenings to a beech on Buford's mill cr. - up Buford's Mill Cr.to beech & sugartree - N'ly to POB--MS Wells, Johnson Kilman

14 Oct 1858 O-562 -- William Killman and Lucy Ann his wife-NO RESIDENCE GIVEN -- to -- Edwin R Buford NO RESIDENCE GIVEN -- $25 -- Interest (1/11th PART??) in 2, 50Ac. tracts- 1st tract in Cumberland Co. Ky. on Chestnut Sp. Ridge @ State Line-(1st is #5 above, 2nd tract is #4) -50 Ac-in Overton Co. Tn. Begging at mulberry /dogwood at/near John Clarys SE cor on wagon rd - W'ly with Clary's line to sd. Clary's sp. Branch to Edmund Jenings line - S'ly w/Jenings to a beech on Buford's mill cr.-up Buford's Mill Cr. to beech & sugartree - N'ly to POB--NONE sellers attest in Court

15 May 1861 P-387 -- William J Scott and Fanny his wife NO RESIDENCE GIVEN -- to -- Johnson Kilman NO RESIDENCE GIVEN -- $35 -- Interest (1/11th PART??) in 2, 50Ac. tracts - 1st tract in Cumberland Co. Ky. on Chestnut Sp.Ridge @ State Line - (1st is #5 above, 2nd tract is #4) -50 Ac - in Overton Co. Tn. Begging at mulberry /dogwood at/near John Clarys SE cor on wagon rd - W'ly with Clary's line to sd. Clary's sp. Branch to Edmund Jenings line - S'ly w/Jenings to a beech on Buford's mill cr.-up Buford's Mill Cr. to beech & sugartree - N'ly to POB--NONE sellers attest in Court

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JAMES KILMAN DECEASED
(TRANSCRIBED BY Jack Harris)

A true & just inventory & appraisement of all the personal estate of James Kilman deceased which was produced to us by Stephen Kilman & Jincey Kilman his administrators
One note on Stephen Kilman due 25th of Dec. 1849 for $25.00
And 1 due 25th of Dec 1850 for $25.00
And 1 due 25th of Dec 1851 for $25.00
And 1 due 25th of Dec 1852 for $25.00
And 1 due 25th of Dec 1853 for $40.00

Rest of INVENTORY (12 entries) NOT TRANSCRIBED, see SALE
BELOW --TOTAL (includes Sale Bill below).. $230.80

We do certify that the foregoing inventory--omit legalese---which came to our hands 23 Sept 1848
Stephen Kilman
Jincy Kilman adm. of James Kilman deceased

OTHER LEGALESE OMITTED
Recorded will book E pg 28 Jan. 24 1851 (CUMBERLAND COUNTY KENTUCKY)

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JAMES KILMAN decd Sale Bill---------Sept 23rd 1848
Sale bill of the personal property of James Kilman deceased
Allen Colston, Scythe & cradle ..........................$1.25
John W Speer, 1 whip saw ................................$2.65
A R Sevier, 1 auger & drawing knife 80.,
2 stills, cap & worm 3.00................................... $3.80
Joel Stephens, 1 hand saw
Jincy Kilman, 1 kittle lid & hooks $0.55
1 chair 5 & 7 Bushels wheat 3.50. ..$3.55
15 head of geese $1.55 ...$5.65
Calvin Kilman, 1 bed stead .................................$3.00
Samuel Smith, 2 bee stands ...............................$1.10
Robert Kilman, 21/2 bushels wheat ....................$1.10
James Colston, 1 blind horse ..............................$4.15
To next page .....................................................$23.35
Stephen Kilman, 1 ewe sheep .............................$0.75
Levin Kilman, 1 sow & 5 shoats ...........................$6.20
Robert Kilman, 6 choice hogs $10.50
6- 2nd choice hogs ......$7.50
6- 3rd choice hogs.......... $6.30
1 bay horse ........$22.65. ...$46.25
John J Coe, 1 red steer .......................................$5.30
William Kilman, 1 rifle gun ...................................$9.00
I certify that the forgoing sale bill-----omit legalese
This 23 Sept 1848 Stephen Kilman Admin.
Recorded Jan 24 1851 will book E Pg 29 (CUMBERLAND COUNTY KENTUCKY)



Federal census:

1810 Federal Census, Kentucky, Cumberland County
Frame Page Line Name:Age groups: Notes
         


1820 Federal Census, Tennessee, Overton County
Frame Page Line Name:Age groups: Notes
4 250a9 Archibald Arms   
4 250a20 James Killman2 males 0-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 2 females 0-9, 1 female 26-44  Phoebe Killman married Francis P Ashlock
4 250a21 Jesse Ashlock   
4 250a22 Isaac Ashlock   
4 250a26 Benjamin Speer   
         


1830 Federal Census, Tennessee, Overton County
Frame Page Line Name:Age groups: Notes:
5 175a3 James Killman3 males 0-4, 2 males 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 40-49,
1 female 0-4, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 30-39
Phoebe Killman md. Francis P Ashlock
[Ancestry transcript misses 2 males]
5175a11 Aaron Killman1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 2 males 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49  
           

1840 Federal Census, Tennessee, Overton County
Frame Page Line Name:Age groups: Notes:
10547a14 Henry Kilman2 males 0-4, 2 males 10-14, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 40-49  
10547a16 Martin Kilman1 male 15-19, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 20-29  
         
         

1850 Federal Census,
Page Line Name: Age Sex Place of Birth Notes
            
            
            
            
            
            
            



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