Person:Joseph Haynes (16)

Will Abstract

Haynes, Joseph. Dec. 31, 1822. June 1823.

Wife: Dorcas.

Sons: Richard, Jas., Ephiram.

Daus: Eliz., Sally, Polly.

Ex: Reuben and John Hendrickson.

Wit: Thos. McClure, Jas. Templeton, Emmy Templeton.

[Source: Abstract of Early Kentucky Wills and Inventories, Knox Count, Book A, pg. 143, Ancestry.com].

Will Transcript

Knox Co, Kentucky

Last Will and Testament of Joseph Haynes

dated 21 Dec 1822

Will Book A, p102

Knox County Court June Term 1823

The last will and Testament of Joseph Haynes Dec'd was produced in Court and proved by the oath of the subscribing witnesses there to as the law directs and orders to be recorded to wit.

In the name of God Amen. I Joseph Haynes of the County of Knox & State of Kentucky being reduced to a low state of health, make this my last will and Testament.

First, I recommend my soul to God who gave it. Secondly - I give my Body to the dirt from whence it came and direct it should be buried in a decent order. and I will & bequeath to my wife Dorcus Haines all my right title and claim to one hundred and twenty five acres of land on Clear Creek until her death, 4/ and for the -(can't read)- of my four children, Richard, James, Ephraim & Sarah, till they arrive to the age of twenty one and all my perishable property and househould furniture. I will and bequeath to my wife, until death, and to the -(can't read)- of family and at the death of my wife for all my real and personal property to be equally divided between my four before named children & In Testimony where I have hereunto set my hand & seal & sealed in the presence of this 21st day of December in the year of our Lord 1822.

Joseph Haines (his mark) seal

Test Richard Bull

Robert Mason

Source: Genealogy.com

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).

   https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/11447521/person/645522583/facts

2.   United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252).

   Name: Joseph Hines
   Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Knox, Kentucky
   Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
   Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1 [b. bet. 1766-1784] [likely Joseph Haines]
   Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1765 or before] [Father?]
   Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 [b. bet. 1785-1794] [likely wife Dorcas]
   Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1 [b. 1765 or before] [mother or mother-in-law?]
   Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
   Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
   Number of Household Members: 8

3.   United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).

   Name: Joseph Haner
   [Joseph Hanes]
   Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Clear Creek, Knox, Kentucky
   Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
   Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 3
   Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1775 or before]
   Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1 [b. 1775 or before]
   Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
   Free White Persons - Under 16: 5
   Free White Persons - Over 25: 3
   Total Free White Persons: 8
   Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 8

4.   United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).

   Name: Dorens Harins
   [Dorcus Hains]
   Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Knox, Kentucky
   Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
   Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
   Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
   Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
   Total Free White Persons: 7
   Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7

5.   United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).

   Name: Doreas Haines
   [Dorcas Haines]
   Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Knox, Kentucky
   Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 2
   Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
   Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 [b. bet. 1771-1780]
   Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
   No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
   Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
   Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
   Total Free White Persons: 8
   Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

6.   United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).

   Name: Dorcas Haynes
   Age: 70
   Birth Year: abt 1780
   Birthplace: North Carolina
   Home in 1850: Knox, Kentucky, USA
   Gender: Female
   Family Number: 315
   Household Members: Name Age
   Richard Haynes 42
   Nelly Haynes 25
   Dorcas Haynes 70
   William Evans 20