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Harrison RENFRO¹ was born about 1857 in Madison Co., Ky.
State: Kentucky Year: 1900
County: Madison
E.D. 55
Mag. District: NO. 8 Million
Page: 12/250B 9 Jun 1900

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Fain, Brack Head W M May 1854 46 M 27 KY KY KY
Mary E. Wife W F Mar 1858 42 M 27 KY KY KY
John B. Son W M Aug 1881 18 S KY KY KY
Renfro, Harrison Boarder W M Jun 1856 43 S KY KY KY
_______________________________________________________ Parents: Thomas RENFRO and Malinda HORTON.

Henry Carty RENFRO¹ was born on 7 Jul 1809 in VA. Parents: Joseph RENFRO and Margaret (Peggy) CARTY.

Hester RENFRO^1,22 was born about 1816 in Madison County, Kentucky. She died in (probably) Madison County, Kentucky. Her reference number is 228 .38. Parents: Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND.

Spouse: Lawrence DAVIS. Lawrence DAVIS and Hester RENFRO were married on 23 Jan 1837 in Madison County, Kentucky. Children were: John DAVIS, William DAVIS.

Irvine RENFRO¹ was born about 1837 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Thomas Jefferson RENFRO and Louisa STANLEY.

Rev. Isaac RENFRO¹ was born about 1739 in Beford Co., VA. He died about 1818. Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.

Spouse: Mary MCKINNEY. Rev. Isaac RENFRO and Mary MCKINNEY were married about 1772 in Lincoln Co., KY.

Isaac RENFRO² was born in 1785. Parents: Peter RENFRO and Eleanor HUNTER.

Isaac RENFRO^1,22 was born in 1785 in Virginia. He died in 1835. His reference number is 228 .4. 1789-1843 MARRIAGE RECORDS OF MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY
NAME SPOUSE PG MO DY YR
Rentfroe, Isaac Richards, Becky 11 Sep 16 1807 Parents: Peter RENFRO and Hester RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Rebecca (Becky) RICHARDSON. Isaac RENFRO and Rebecca (Becky) RICHARDSON were married on 16 Sep 1807 in Madison County, Kentucky. Marriage Bond, 15SE1807, Madison Co., KY; Marriage performed by JohnClark.
Isaac Renfro married his cousin.

Isaac RENFRO¹ was born in 1795. Parents: Rev. James RENFRO Jr. and Margaret JACKSON.

Isaac Alexander RENFRO¹ was born in 1775 in Lincoln Co., KY. He died about 1852 in St. Augustine, TX. Parents: James RENFRO Sr. and Lydia HARRIS.

Spouse: Jenny FOLKNER. Isaac Alexander RENFRO and Jenny FOLKNER were married on 15 Dec 1796 in Madison Co., Ky.

Jacob RENFRO² was born in 1849. Parents: John RENFRO and Polly WRIGHT.

James RENFRO Sr.¹ was born in 1698 in Orange Co., VA. He died in Barren Co., KY. Parents: John R. RENFRO Sr. and Margaret ROBINETT.

James RENFRO Sr.¹ was born in 1727 in James City Co., VA. He died on 11 Jul 1801 in Lincoln Co., KY. Residence: 1781 Lincoln Co. KY
Occupation: Minister
Occupation: JAN 1781 Surveyor of Lincoln Co., Ky
Event: Land & Tithe List 1767 Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvaina County Anno. Dom.
Note:
Will names children: Joseph, Absalom, James, Isaac, Lewis and Hannah and niece Jemima Menifee. Wife apparently deceased

Comment: Per Bob and Susan Anderson, information on May 19, 2000 from Richard & Theresa Renfro that they received from Robert James Renfro, born in 1918, James is the son of William & Elizabeth. (This is well received information since there is much misinformation regarding all the James Renfro's.) Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.

Spouse: Lydia HARRIS. James RENFRO Sr. and Lydia HARRIS were married in 1761 in VA. Children were: Hannah RENFRO, Joseph RENFRO, Rev. James RENFRO Jr., Absalom Taylor RENFRO, Isaac Alexander RENFRO, Lewis RENFRO, Susanna RENFRO.

James RENFRO¹ was born on 19 Nov 1763 in TN. He died on 29 Jul 1835 in Pineville Bell Co., KY. Parents: Rev. Moses RENFRO and Hannah RENFRO.

Spouse: Charity Ann HUFF. James RENFRO and Charity Ann HUFF were married on 12 Jun 1783 in Bedford Co., Va.

Rev. James RENFRO Jr.¹ was born in 1768 in Lincoln Co., KY. He died in 1814 in Lincoln Co., KY. Parents: James RENFRO Sr. and Lydia HARRIS.

Spouse: Margaret JACKSON. Rev. James RENFRO Jr. and Margaret JACKSON were married on 31 Dec 1789 in Woodford Co., Ky. Children were: Elizabeth RENFRO, James RENFRO, Isaac RENFRO, Joshua RENFRO, Rev. Jesse J. RENFRO, Joseph RENFRO, William RENFRO, Louis RENFRO, Seth RENFRO, Creath RENFRO, Silas RENFRO, Hannah RENFRO, Absalom RENFRO, Susannah RENFRO.

James RENFRO¹ was born in 1794 in Woodford Co., Ky. He died in 1824 in Madison Co., IL. Parents: Rev. James RENFRO Jr. and Margaret JACKSON.

Spouse: Lucinda LNU.

James F. RENFRO¹ was born about 1853 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Thomas RENFRO and Malinda HORTON.

James L. RENFRO.¹ Parents: Robert RENFRO and Molly LNU.

James M. RENFRO.^1,2,22 Parents: Peter RENFRO Jr. and Judith LAND.

Spouse: Mary ROBERTS. James M. RENFRO and Mary ROBERTS were married on 26 Sep 1849. Children were: Mary RENFRO.

James P. RENFRO¹ was born about 1824 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND.

James W. RENFRO¹ was born on 26 Feb 1799 in VA. He died in 1865. Parents: Joseph RENFRO and Margaret (Peggy) CARTY.

Jane RENFRO¹ was born in 1764 in VA. Parents: William RENFRO and Chloe TAYLOR.

Spouse: Nathaniel SIMMONS. Nathaniel SIMMONS and Jane RENFRO were married about 1786 in Henry Co., Va.

Jemima RENFRO¹ was born in 1780. She died in 1849 in Lincoln Co., KY. Parents: Jesse RENFRO and Susannah RENFRO.

Jemima RENFRO¹ was born in 1800 in Ky. She died in 1862 in Mo. Parents: Absalom Taylor RENFRO and Chloe RENFRO.

Spouse: Ruben MENEFEE.

Jemima RENFRO^1,22 was born in 1813. Her reference number is 228 .33. Parents: Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND.

Spouse: John WRIGHT. John WRIGHT and Jemima RENFRO were married on 3 Nov 1831 in Madison County, Kentucky. Marriage Bond, 31OC1831, Madison Co., KY; Bond, Joseph Renfro.

Jemina RENFRO.² Parents: Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND.

Spouse: John WRIGHT.

Jeremiah Vardimond RENFRO¹ was born in 1822 in TN. He died in Dec 1850. Parents: Lewis RENFRO and Viney RICHARD.

Jerusha RENFRO¹ was born in 1761. Parents: Rev. Moses RENFRO and Hannah RENFRO.

Jesse RENFRO¹ was born in 1740 in Beford Co., VA. He died about 1798 in Lincoln Co., KY. Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.

Spouse: Susannah RENFRO. Jesse RENFRO and Susannah RENFRO were married about 1768. Children were: Jinny RENFRO, Hannah RENFRO, Rhoda RENFRO, Jemima RENFRO, Bartlett RENFRO, John RENFRO.

Jesse RENFRO¹ was born about 1767 in VA. Parents: William RENFRO and Chloe TAYLOR.

Spouse: Lucy BATES. Jesse RENFRO and Lucy BATES were married on 26 Jul 1787 in Franklin Co., VA.

Jesse RENFRO¹ was born in 1779. Parents: Rev. Moses RENFRO and Elizabeth Dixon TURPIN.

Spouse: Betty TURPIN.

Rev. Jesse J. RENFRO¹ was born on 22 Sep 1796 in Lincoln Co., KY. He died on 7 Oct 1884 in Troy, Madison Co., IL. Parents: Rev. James RENFRO Jr. and Margaret JACKSON.

Spouse: Letty WEST. Rev. Jesse J. RENFRO and Letty WEST were married on 1 Sep 1817 in Madison Co., IL.

Jinny RENFRO.¹ Parents: Jesse RENFRO and Susannah RENFRO.

John RENFRO.^1,2,22 Parents: Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND.

Spouse: Polly WRIGHT. Children were: Amelai RENFRO, Thomas RENFRO, John RENFRO, William RENFRO, Peter RENFRO, Jacob RENFRO.

Spouse: Mary (Polly) WRIGHT. John RENFRO and Mary (Polly) WRIGHT were married on 11 Mar 1830 in Madison Co., Ky.

John RENFRO.¹

Spouse: Mary TAYLOR. John RENFRO and Mary TAYLOR were married on 2 Nov 1831 in Madison Co., Ky.

John RENFRO Jr.¹ was born in 1697 in Chester Co., PA. He died on 30 May 1748 in Edgecombe Co., NC. Parents: John R. RENFRO Sr. and Margaret ROBINETT.

John RENFRO¹ was born about 1742. Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.

John RENFRO¹ was born on 12 Nov 1760 in Bedford Co., Va. He died on 22 Apr 1846 in Barren Co., KY. Military Service: BET. 1 APR - 6 OCT 1776 Pvt. Drummer from VA in Revolutionary War
Residence: BET. 1787 - 1802 Union Co., SC
Residence: BET. 1802 - 1846 Barren Co., KY
WILL: 16 FEB 1829 Barren Co., KY
Note:
The Bible Record for John Renfro and Ester Peach is on record with General Services Div, National Archives, Washington D.C.

John is found on the land records of Virginia, South Carolina and Kentucky. They lived in Henry Co and Franklin Co.

John was a private in the Infantry and later in the Calvary in the company of Capt. Hairston of the Regiment commanded by Col. Shelby in Virginia Militia for 11 months from 1777. He was a drummer. John served from April 1, 1776 to October 6,1776 under Cap. Perteste and Lt. Samual Harston in a mounted company of horseman providing his own horse, gun and equipment. He went from Henry Co., VA where he was living to NC, crossing the Blue Ridge Mountains to Ft. Henry on April 1, 1778. He served under Capt. Joseph Renfro and Lt. David Hedane as a private for at least six months arriving at Botetourt Court House. He took care of the sick and wounded under the direction of Col. Morgan at the Battle of Cowpans. After three days, he joined General Green at Guilford, he was discharged by Col. Lyon.

Certificate of pension issued 9-4-1833
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#2643: Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Barren County. SCHUYLER M. RENFRO, the third of the eight sons and four daughters of Joseph and Sarah (Ralston) Renfro, was born December 4, 1824, in the south part of Barren County. Joseph Renfro was born in North Carolina, June 1, 1801, and was brought to Kentucky when but one year old; he was a farmer and a son of John and Esther (Peak) Renfro, both natives of Virginia. John Renfro was of Scotch-Irish descent and a soldier in the Revolution. In an early day he set out for Kentucky, stopping at North Carolina on his way; then continued his journey through the wilderness to Barren County, and settled on Skagg's Creek; there he purchased and improved a farm and became the owner of a few slaves. Mrs. Sarah Renfro was born and reared in Barren County, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Wallace) Ralston, who were among the early settlers of Barren County, and were of Irish descent. Her father was an extensive farmer and slave owner. Schuyler M. Renfro was reared on a farm. At the age of nineteen he commenced teaching, which he followed for about twelve years, and was ranked among the best of that profession. He was united in marriage, January, 1853, with Sarah Peden, of Barren County, a daughter of Thompson and Sarah (Wilkinson) Peden. One child was born to their union - Alice Smith, who died in 1882; her mother died in 1855. Mr. Renfro's second marriage took place December 25, 1856, with Susan B. Young, daughter of John and Mary (Bowling) Young; she died April 8, 1875, a member of the Christian Church, and the mother of three children: Schuyler E., G. Y. and Mary Y. In August, 1880, Mr. Renfro married Mary Wilkinson, a daughter of Lewis and Sarah (McPherson) Wilkinson. After his first marriage Mr. Renfro continued teaching for several years; then resided on Skagg's Creek for four years in mercantile business; then moved to Roseville, where for three years he was engaged in the mercantile business. He then returned to the farm, where he was successfully engaged until 1875. He then located at Glasgow Junction, where he has since been successfully engaged in the goods business. He and wife are members of the Christian Church; in politics he is a Democrat, but cast his first presidential vote for Gen. Scott.

#2645: Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Barren County. THOMAS RENFRO, sixth child of Joseph and Sarah (Ralston) Renfro, was born November 21, 1829, in Barren County, Ky. Joseph was a son of John and Esther (Peak) Renfro, who were married in 1781 and reared a family of six sons. John died in April, 1846, and his widow in May, 1851. Thomas Renfro was reared on a farm; at twenty-one he commenced life for himself, and has since followed agricultural pursuits. September 25, 1851, he married Ann P. Davasher, of Barren County, who bore him one child, William (deceased). Mrs. Renfro was a daughter of Alexander and Catherine (Lewis) Davasher, and died in August, 1868, a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Renfro's second marriage took place November 4, 1869, with Sarah E. Morehead, of Allen County, Ky., and to their union six children wre born: Edmond L., Thomas B., George M., Bertha, Letha and Eula. Mrs. Renfro is a daughter of Edmond and Matilda E. (Fishback) Morehead, who were born and reared in Allen County, Ky. Edmond Morehead was a farmer and died in 1864, aged forty-seven years; he was a son of John and Basheba (Stark) Morehead, both of Virginia, and of English origin. After his first marriage Mr. Renfro located near Barren River; in 1870 he located on 107 acres where he now resides near Glasgow Junction, and now owns 120 acres, highly cultivated and improved with fine cottage, out-buildings; orchard, etc. In politics he is a Democrat but cast his first vote for Gen. Scott. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Parents: William RENFRO and Chloe TAYLOR.

Spouse: Esther PEAK. John RENFRO and Esther PEAK were married in Feb 1781 in Henrico Co., VA.

John RENFRO¹ was born in 1785. He died in 1857 in Laclede Co., MO. Parents: Jesse RENFRO and Susannah RENFRO.

Spouse: Maria RENFRO. John RENFRO and Maria RENFRO were married in 1819 in WV.

John RENFRO² was born in 1837. Parents: John RENFRO and Polly WRIGHT.

John RENFRO¹ was born about 1845 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Thomas RENFRO and Malinda HORTON.

John RENFRO¹ was born in Nov 1884 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Robert RENFRO and Molly LNU.

John R. RENFRO Sr.¹ was born in 1665. He died in 1748 in Edgecombe Co., NC.

Spouse: Margaret ROBINETT. Children were: Joseph RENFRO Sr., John RENFRO Jr., James RENFRO Sr..

Spouse: Tomasin SIMMONS. Children were: William RENFRO, Susannah RENFRO, Peter RENFRO.

Joseph RENFRO Sr.¹ was born in 1696 in Jamestown, James City Co., VA. He died on 25 Mar 1776 in Bedford Co., Va. Parents: John R. RENFRO Sr. and Margaret ROBINETT.

Joseph RENFRO¹ was born on 16 Jul 1766 in VA. He died in Carter Co., TN. Parents: James RENFRO Sr. and Lydia HARRIS.

Spouse: Margaret (Peggy) CARTY. Joseph RENFRO and Margaret (Peggy) CARTY were married in 1793 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Absalom Carter RENFRO, Frances RENFRO, James W. RENFRO, William C. RENFRO, Malinda RENFRO, Pauline M. RENFRO, Henry Carty RENFRO, Joseph B. RENFRO, Margaret RENFRO, Evalina Elizabeth RENFRO.

Rev. Joseph RENFRO^1,2,22 was born in 1780. He was born in 1780 in Virginia. His reference number is 228 .3. Letter and file from Ruth Smitt; Madison County, Kentucky 1820 Census (110-25); Madison County, Kentucky 1830 Census (154-6); Madison County, Kentucky 1840 Census (288-7); Age 70 in Madison County, Kentucky 1850 Census; One source gives birth place as Tennessee; 1860 Census list birth place as Virginia; 1850 Madison County, Kentucky Census lists a JAMES P. age 21, born Madison County, Kentucky, (born ca 1829); 1860 Madison County, Kentucky Census lists JAMES P., age 35,(born ca1825).
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Joseph spelled his name and Rebecca's "Rentfroe" when he certified marriage of David Sanders and Rebecca Rentfroe.
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Early Marriages Jessamine County,Ky
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Joseph Renfrow - Milly Land, April 21, 1803
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State: Kentucky Year: 1850
County: Madison
District: No. 1
Page: 211a 11 Aug 1850

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Joseph Rentfro 70 M Farmer TN (son of Peter Sr)
Joseph W. 24 M Madison
Nancy 21 F Madison (Nancy Land Masters?)
James P. 21 M Madison
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State: Kentucky Year: 1860
County: Madison
District: Western Division No. 2 PO: White Hall
Page: 59/195 19 Jun 1860

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James Renfro 74 M Retired Farmer 200 50 VA Blind cause sore eyes

Nancy 56 F Madison Co., KY
Lindsey Stennett 10 M Jessamine Co., KY

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Joseph Renfro 43 M Farmer 2900 1400 Madison Co., KY
Joseph Renfro Sr 80 M Minister Christian Church VA
James P. Renfro 35 M Madison Co., KY Idiot
Elizabeth S. Renfro 22 F Madison Co., KY
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Madison County, Kentucky Order Book:

Feb 6, 1832
On the motion of Joseph Rentfroe, who produced his order, lists of his certifications, and his being in regular communion at the Little Bethel Church. A license is granted to settle celebrate the rites of matrimony between any persons regularly applying therefor, whereupon the said Rentfroe took the necessary oath as such and entered into and acknowledged his bond with Zachary Newby his security can ??????? as the law directs.
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Parents: Peter RENFRO and Eleanor HUNTER. Parents: Peter RENFRO and Hester RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Mildred LAND. Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND were married on 21 Apr 1803 in Jessamine Co., KY. Children were: Jemina RENFRO, Joseph RENFRO, John RENFRO, Rhoda RENFRO, Elizabeth RENFRO, Thomas Jefferson RENFRO, Jemima RENFRO, Hester RENFRO, Nathaniel RENFRO, James P. RENFRO.

Joseph RENFRO¹ was born on 14 Feb 1798 in Lincoln Co., KY. He died on 25 Jan 1836 in Madison Co., IL. Parents: Rev. James RENFRO Jr. and Margaret JACKSON.

Spouse: Anna PATTERSON.

Joseph RENFRO^1,2,22 was born about 1817. He was born about 1817 in Madison Co., Ky. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Madison Co., Ky. at age 53. He died on 18 Jun 1897 in Valley View, Madison Co., Ky. His reference number is 228 .35.

Obit dated 20 Jun 1897.
Joseph M. Renfrow, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at Valley View Saturday night aged 80 years. He had been in delicate health for two months. Buried Sunday at family burying ground.
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State: Kentucky Year: 1850
County: Madison
District: No. 1
Page: 211a 11 Aug 1850

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Joseph Rentfro 70 M Farmer TN (son of Peter Sr)
Joseph W. 24 M Madison
Nancy 21 F Madison (Nancy Land Masters?)
James P. 21 M Madison
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1860 Madison
Western Division No 2
pg 195 White Hall
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Renfro, James 74 M Retired Farmer 200 50 VA Blind cause sore eyes

Nancy 56 F Madison Co., KY
Stennett, Lindsey 10 M Jessamine Co., KY

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Renfro, Joseph 43 M Farmer 2900 1400 Madison Co., KY
Renfro, Joseph Sr 80 M Minister Christian Church VA
Renfro, James P. 35 M Madison Co., KY Idiot
Renfro, Elizabeth 22 F Madison Co., KY
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State: Kentucky Year: 1870
County: Madison
Precinct: Million
PO: Richmond
Page: 246/202 14 Jun 1870

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Renfro, Joseph 53 M W Farmer 4500 640 KY
Jane 40 F W Keeps House KY (Jane Brumfield, widow Ben W. Magee)
James P. 47 M W Idiot No Occupation KY Idiot
McGee, Mary 15 F W At Home KY
Carr, Margaret 50 F W At Home KY
Brumfield, Rody 70 F W At Home KY (widow/Joel Brumfield & mother of Jane)
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State: Kentucky Year: 1880
County: Madison
E.D. 78
Precinct: Million
Page: 41/568A 17 Jun 1880

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Renfro, Joseph W M 64 Farmer KY VA VA
Jane W F 52 Wife Keeping House KY KY KY (Jane Brumfield, wid/Ben Magee)
Carr, Peggy W F 55 Servant Servant KY KY KY
Broomfield, Rhoda W F 84 Stepmother KY VA VA (widow/Joel Brumfield)
_______________________________________________________ Parents: Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND.

Spouse: Jane BRUMFIELD. Joseph RENFRO and Jane BRUMFIELD were married on 28 Sep 1869 in Madison Co., Ky.

Spouse: Nancy LAND.

Joseph B. RENFRO¹ was born on 24 Jun 1811. Parents: Joseph RENFRO and Margaret (Peggy) CARTY.

Rev. Joseph Cephus RENFRO¹ was born in 1804 in Lincoln Co., KY. He died in Feb 1886 in Madison Co., AR. Parents: Absalom Taylor RENFRO and Chloe RENFRO.

Spouse: Elizabeth SCOTT. Rev. Joseph Cephus RENFRO and Elizabeth SCOTT were married on 18 Jun 1846 in Callaway Co., MO.

Joshua RENFRO¹ was born in 1741 in VA. Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.