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Spouse: Jane ARMSTRONG. Joshua RENFRO and Jane ARMSTRONG were married in 1815 in Perry Co., TN.
Joshua RENFRO1 was born on 3 Jan 1796 in Ky. He died in 1859 in Montgomery Co., IL. Parents: Rev. James RENFRO Jr. and Margaret JACKSON.
Spouse: Feraby REAVIS. Joshua RENFRO and Feraby REAVIS were married on 3 May 1813 in Madison Co., IL.
Judah RENFRO1 was born in 1764. Parents: Rev. Moses RENFRO and Hannah RENFRO.
Laura B. RENFRO2 was born in 1857. Parents: Green RENFRO and Mary Emily TUDOR.
Lewis RENFRO1 was born in 1775 in Lincoln Co., KY. He died in Jefferson Co., IN. Parents: James RENFRO Sr. and Lydia HARRIS.
Spouse: Sarah LNU. Lewis RENFRO and Sarah LNU were married in 1802. Children were: Maria RENFRO, Nancy RENFRO, Absalom RENFRO, Chloe RENFRO, Charles RENFRO.
Spouse: Polly LNU. Lewis RENFRO and Polly LNU were married in 1811. Children were: Rev. Lewis RENFRO.
Spouse: Viney RICHARD. Lewis RENFRO and Viney RICHARD were married on 12 Sep 1820 in Knox Co., KY. Children were: Jeremiah Vardimond RENFRO, Samuel Houston RENFRO.
Rev. Lewis RENFRO1 was born on 15 Oct 1814 in Knox Co., KY. He died in 1899.
Letter from Lewis to Abalsom
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This letter was found by Evelyn Renfro, wife of Baxter G. Renfro in some of George Renfro's things after he died in 1960.
Lena Renfro(LenaL0u@aol.com), wife of Robert D. Renfro has the orginial.
*Believed to have been written from Kentucky.
letter copied as close to original as feasible..
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LEWIS
RENFRO
Son of Absalom Renfro and Margaret
was born October the 14th A.D. 1867
the above deceased October the 9th A.D. 1869
Dear son and daughter
I again imbrace the present oppertunity to write you let know that we are all still in the land of the living. Though I am not very well, I am always suffering with my back.
Your mother & the rest of the family is as well as common.
I hope and trust this will come safe to hand and find you all well and doing well. I have taught 4 writing schools this winter,but my hand trembles so to day, that i can hardly write at al.
I have only 2 children with us now the oldest and the youngest. Judieth Ann was born November the 25th A.D. 1836. Lewis Harman Renfro was born march the 16th A.D. 1859-at 5o'clock and 5 minutes in the evening,They are all that is with us now.
Ida Lilian was married to Henery Workman the 12th of last December, and was born October the 10th A.D. 1856.William Jepe Renfro was born June the 20th A.D. 1838. Sarah Jane Renfro was born November the 19th A.D. 1840. Absalom Renfro was born January the 21st A.D. 1844. Mary Elizabeth Renfro was born Febuary the 24th A.D.1846. John Skelton Renfro was born March the 4th A.D. 1848. Rachel Jesephine Renfro was born may the 1st A.D. 1850. James Madison Renfro was born April the 8th A.D. 1852. Mariah Louisa Renfro was born June the 3rd A.D. 1854. I was born October the 15th A.D. 1814. I was married December the 27th A.D. 1835. Your mother was born May the 1st A.D. 1816. This will do for one letter. We have had more sicknes in the Country this last fall and winter then we have ever known in one season before and more deaths. Our children all had the fever Judieth Harman and Ida was all down at once and John and Jane and two weeks after Mary come from Laurel and took it bad. I doctered all of them. And got them all up but Mary has took cold and has been sick all winter. But she is better now then comon. Barnetts family was all in common health a few dayes ago. They bought land in Laure County 5 miles from London. I want you to tell me this time how you like Origon. And how it is about health. And the price of produce, and society. give all of our love to the children and receive a full share for yourshelves. We remain your affectionate father and mother until death.
Write soon and often.
To Absalom & Margaret Renfro and family.
Lewis & M. H. Renfro
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Lillian RENFRO.1 Parents: Sanford RENFRO and Ellen LNU.
Lizzie RENFRO.1 Parents: Stanford Stauton RENFRO and Mary G. LNU.
Louis RENFRO1 was born about 1801. Parents: Rev. James RENFRO Jr. and Margaret JACKSON.
Lydia RENFRO1 was born on 30 Aug 1762 in Barren Co., KY. She died on 11 May 1848 in Barren Co., KY. She was buried in Peden Cemetery, Barren Co., KY. Parents: William RENFRO and Chloe TAYLOR.
Spouse: William H. HARRIS. William H. HARRIS and Lydia RENFRO were married on 23 Mar 1782 in Henry Co., Va.
Lydia RENFRO1 was born in 1769 in Bedford Co., Va. She died in 1834. Parents: Rev. Moses RENFRO and Hannah RENFRO.
Spouse: James TURNER. James TURNER and Lydia RENFRO were married on 13 Jan 1787 in Franklin Co., VA.
Madeline RENFRO.2,4
Spouse: Paul Dedrick CURRY. Children were: Sue CURRY.
Malinda RENFRO1 was born on 31 May 1804. Parents: Joseph RENFRO and Margaret (Peggy) CARTY.
Spouse: John K. ENSOR. John K. ENSOR and Malinda RENFRO were married in Jul 1831.
Margaret RENFRO1 was born on 4 Nov 1815 in Carter Co., TN. Parents: Joseph RENFRO and Margaret (Peggy) CARTY.
Margaret RENFRO1 was born about 1847 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Nathaniel RENFRO and Susan LNU.
Maria RENFRO1 was born on 14 Jan 1803 in Scott Co., Ky. She died on 5 Jan 1909 in Camden Co., MO. Parents: Lewis RENFRO and Sarah LNU.
Spouse: John RENFRO. John RENFRO and Maria RENFRO were married in 1819 in WV.
Maria RENFRO.1 Parents: Sanford RENFRO and Ellen LNU.
Mark RENFRO.1
Children were: Chloe RENFRO.
Mark Stanford RENFRO1 died on 11 Dec 1848 in Boone Co., MO. He was born in Ky. Parents: Absalom Taylor RENFRO and Chloe RENFRO.
Martha A. RENFRO1 was born about 1850 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Thomas RENFRO and Malinda HORTON.
Mary RENFRO1 was born in 1736 in Bedford Co., Va. Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.
Mary RENFRO1 was born in 1777 in Bedford Co., Va. She died on 1 Sep 1834 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN. Parents: Rev. Moses RENFRO and Elizabeth Dixon TURPIN.
Spouse: Jacob NAFF. Jacob NAFF and Mary RENFRO were married on 24 Jun 1795 in Franklin Co., VA.
Mary RENFRO1 was born in 1850 in Madison County, Ky. Parents: James M. RENFRO and Mary ROBERTS.
Mary RENFRO1 was born about 1876 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: William RENFRO and Ann LNU.
Mary Ann RENFRO.1,2,22 Parents: Peter RENFRO Jr. and Judith LAND.
Spouse: Clay Green MIZE. Clay Green MIZE and Mary Ann RENFRO were married on 4 Feb 1847 in Madison County, Kentucky. Marriage bond 03FE1847; Bond Peter Renfro.
Mary Opel RENFRO.1 Parents: Gilbert RENFRO and Frances LNU.
Maxine RENFRO.2,4
Spouse: James H. PEEL. Children were: Michael Wayne PEEL.
Melissa RENFRO.1 Parents: Robert RENFRO and Molly LNU.
Rev. Moses RENFRO1 was born on 2 Jan 1728 in Jamestown, Bedford Co., VA. He died on 14 Jan 1824 in Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co., KY. Death: 14 JAN 1824 in Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co., KY
Event: Administration of Will 1824 Garrard Co., KY
Occupation: Minister
ORDN: 4 AUG 1796 Pig River Baptist Church, Franklin Co., VA
Event: Will Written 8 JUN 1821 Garrard Co., KY
Note:
The early Rentfros were of record as being predominately Baptist. Of this family Moses who first married his cousin, Hanna Rentfro; Jesse who married his cousin, Susanna Rentfro (sister of Hannah); and Isaac were all Baptist ministers of record in Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky. In Jesse's case, Tennessee.
As in most early families in Virginia, Renfro cousins seemed to marry as a rule rather than as an exception. Also brothers and sisters from one family would marry brothers and sisters from another family.
It is recorded that in 1758, Moses furnished provisions to the Virginia State Militia to pay for protection from the Indians. In 1772 he was commissioned a Captain in the Militia.
Will of Moses Rentfro names: Wife; Elizabeth - Daughters; Polly Mave, Lydia Turner, Hannah Gayhart and Elenor Hailey - Sons; William, James, Jesse and Turpin Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.
Spouse: Hannah RENFRO. Rev. Moses RENFRO and Hannah RENFRO were married about 1754 in Beford Co., VA. Children were: Thomas RENFRO, Jerusha RENFRO, James RENFRO, Judah RENFRO, Lydia RENFRO.
Spouse: Elizabeth Dixon TURPIN. Rev. Moses RENFRO and Elizabeth Dixon TURPIN were married on 24 May 1773 in Bedford Co., Va. Children were: Turpin RENFRO, Hannah RENFRO, Mary RENFRO, Jesse RENFRO, DR. William RENFRO, Eleanor RENFRO.
Moses RENFRO1 was born about 1766 in Henry Co., Va. He died about 1862 in Tippah Co., MS. Parents: William RENFRO and Chloe TAYLOR.
Nancy RENFRO.2 Parents: Peter RENFRO Jr. and Judith LAND.
Spouse: James DUNCAN.
Nancy RENFRO1 was born in 1787 in Franklin Co., VA. She died about 1854. Parents: William RENFRO and Chloe TAYLOR.
Spouse: KENNEDY. KENNEDY and Nancy RENFRO were married in 1805 in Union Co., SC.
Nancy RENFRO1 was born in 1805 in In. Parents: Lewis RENFRO and Sarah LNU.
Spouse: Nathan RENFRO.
Spouse: James A. EADES.
Nancy B. (Nannie B.) RENFRO1,22 was born on 1 Mar 1835 in Madison County, Kentucky. She died on 14 Feb 1901 in Madison County, Ky. She was buried in Richmond Cemetery, Madison County, KY. Her reference number is 114 .7. Age 16 on 1850 census.
Richmond Cemetery, Madison County, KY
Nannie B. Renfro
b. Mar 1, 1835
d. feb 14, 1901
Another source shows a Nannie B. Renfro marrying a James Duncan 3 Mar1857 in Madison Co., KY. Parents: Peter RENFRO Jr. and Judith LAND.
Nancy J. RENFRO1 was born on 1 Apr 1859 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: Thomas RENFRO and Malinda HORTON.
Naomi RENFRO.1 Parents: Absalom Taylor RENFRO and Chloe RENFRO.
Narcissus Rebecca RENFRO1,2,22 was born on 24 Jan 1785. She was born on 24 Jan 1785 in Virginia. She died on 6 Sep 1863 in Ill.. She died on 6 Sep 1863 in Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL. She was buried in Land Cemetery, Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL. From Betty Richardson:
Land Cemetery in Scottville Twp., Macoupin Co., IL
Rebecca Butcher stone reads died Sept. 6, 1863, aged 78 years, 7 mos and 13 days.
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Peter Rentfroe signed Marriage Bond 12 APR 1802 Rebecca Renfroe & John Land.
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"Land Family Bible Records" by Miss Mattie Davis and Mrs. Wm. H.Smith, Lexington, Kentucky.
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1789-1843 MARRIAGE RECORDS OF MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY
NAME SPOUSE PG MO DY YR
Rentfroe, Rebecca Land, John 24 Apr 15 1802
Land, Rebecca Butcher, Isaac 81 Feb 25 1807
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From Mary Nordin
mary@marys-gifts.com
NARCISSUS REBECCA RENFRO, bn. Jan 24, 1785,in VA or KY. She md(1)JOHN LAND in 1804. She md (2)ISAAC BUTCHER,Feb 25, 1807 in Madison Co.,KY. Their children were bn in Madison Co, KY and Maury Co.,TN.
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Family Group Record FamilySearch® Ancestral File? v4.19
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Husband's Name
John LAND (AFN:C1JL-7R)
Born: Abt 1785 Place: , , Virginia
Died: 1804 Place:
Married: 12 Apr 1802 Place:
Father:
Mother:
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Wife's Name
Narcissa Rebecca RENTFRO (AFN:31K1-02)
Born: 24 Jan 1785 Place: Va
Died: 6 Sep 1863 Place: , Palmyra, Mcpn, Illinois
Buried: Sep 1863 Place: Land Cem., Palmyra, Mcpn, Illinois
Married: 12 Apr 1802 Place:
Father: Peter RENTFRO (AFN:C1JL-5F)
Mother: Hester (AFN:C1JL-6L)
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Children
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1. Sex Name
M Fountain LAND (AFN:XD6B-G6)
Born: 7 Feb 1803 Place: , Scott, Kentucky
Died: 14 Aug 1876 Place:
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2. Sex Name
F Celia LAND (AFN:XD69-MW)
Born: 15 Dec 1804 Place: <, Scott, Kentucky>
Parents: Peter RENFRO and Eleanor HUNTER. Parents: Peter RENFRO and Hester RICHARDSON.
Spouse: John Fisher LAND. John Fisher LAND and Narcissus Rebecca RENFRO were married on 12 Apr 1802 in Madison Co. KY.
Spouse: John LAND. John LAND and Narcissus Rebecca RENFRO were married on 15 Apr 1802 in Madison Co. KY. They were married on 15 Apr 1802 in Madison Co., Ky. They were married in 1789-1843 Marriage Records of Madison Co. Ky pg 24. Marriage Bond was 12AP1802; Bond by Peter Renfro. Children were: Fountain LAND, Cecelia LAND.
Spouse: Isaac BUTCHER. Isaac BUTCHER and Narcissus Rebecca RENFRO were married on 25 Feb 1807 in Madison Co., Ky. Children were: Eli BUTCHER, Matilda Caroline BUTCHER, Minerva BUTCHER, Isaac BUTCHER, Hester Ann BUTCHER, John Calvin BUTCHER, Irving BUTCHER, Louisa Jane BUTCHER, Joseph P. BUTCHER.
Nathan RENFRO.1
Spouse: Nancy RENFRO.
Nathaniel RENFRO.1,2,22 Parents: Rev. Joseph RENFRO and Mildred LAND.
Spouse: Susan LNU. Children were: Margaret RENFRO, Samuel W. RENFRO.
Newland RENFRO.1 Parents: Gilbert RENFRO and Frances LNU.
Olia RENFRO.1 Parents: Robert RENFRO and Molly LNU.
Patsey A. RENFRO1 was born in Dec 1879 in Madison Co., Ky. Parents: William RENFRO and Ann LNU.
Pauline M. RENFRO1 was born on 31 Oct 1806 in Ky. Parents: Joseph RENFRO and Margaret (Peggy) CARTY.
Pearl RENFRO.1 Parents: Robert RENFRO and Molly LNU.
Perlina RENFRO1 was born in 1814 in Ky. Parents: Absalom Taylor RENFRO and Chloe RENFRO.
Spouse: William RIDGEWAY. William RIDGEWAY and Perlina RENFRO were married on 19 Apr 1831 in Boone Co., MO.
Permillia RENFRO1 was born in 1815. Parents: Absalom Taylor RENFRO and Chloe RENFRO.
Spouse: William STEPHENS. William STEPHENS and Permillia RENFRO were married on 6 Feb 1844 in Boone Co., MO.
Peter RENFRO1 was born about 1705 in Jamestown, James City Co., VA. Parents: John R. RENFRO Sr. and Tomasin SIMMONS.
Peter RENFRO1,2,22 was born about 1744 in VA. He was born about 1744 in Virginia. He died between 1830 and 1840 in Madison Co., Ky.. He died in 1833/34 in Madison County, Ky. His reference number is 228. RNFR VA02-"Virginia's Colonial Soldiers" by Lloyd Dewitt Bockstrucklists a Capt. Joseph Rentfro in Bedford County, Virginia Militia 1759and 1763; Also a Capt. Moses Rentfro in 1772 (these are possible connections to this family)
Isaac Renfro married Rebecca Richardson, a cousin; Narcissus Rebecca Renfro had daughter, Narcissus, born 26 July 1826, Maury, Tennessee, died 25 March 1848; Letter from Mrs. Ruth Smitt; Madison County,Kentucky 1820 Census (104-14); Madison County, Kentucky 1830 Census(151-27); Barbara Sanders, Union, Kentucky, Madison County, KentuckyRecords, date hard to read, Peter Rentfroe gave consent for his daughter, POLLY RENTFROE, to marry Thomas Hunter, page was also signedby Peter Rentfroe, Jr. and John _________.
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Notes for PETER RENTFRO:
Madison County Kentucky was formed from Lincoln County, Ky on 10-17-1785
1786, Union Co., SC: Jesse Dod of Orangeburgh Dist. to Peter Renfro of 96 Dist, Bond for 286 lb 10 s 8 pd for 300 acres of land being on Tygor River waters in Dist 96, on or before Feb 7, 1787. Union Co., SC Deed 1:56
1788, Union Co., SC: Land Plat: William Rentfrow. On East side of Savannah River, adjoining lands of Peter Renfrow and William Renfrow's 157 Acres grant. Surveyed 1788.
1788, Union Co., SC: Sale of 300 acres by Peter Renfro to Andrew Torrence. Deed witnesed by William Renfro. Both signed with their mark. Union Co. Deed 1:56 (Note: this is the 300 acres grant Peter received in 1772, now in Union Co., SC. Sugar Creek is a branch of Fairforest Creek, which is a branch of the Tygor River)
More About PETER RENTFRO:
Court Action: 1804, Franklin Co., VA with Peter. William Renfrow also here in 1801-03 and 1827
Land & Tithe List: 1767, Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvaina County Anno. Dom.
Residence: 1790, GA
Signed Marriage Bond: April 12, 1802, Peter Rentfroe signed Marriage Bond Rebecca Renfroe & John Land
Witness Will-Wm. McClish: 1803, Robertson Co., TN - Rob. MIn. Bk 1:245
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Madison County, Kentucky Order Book:
Jul 7, 1834
An Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Peter Rentfroe Dec'd was returned and ordered to be recorded.
Jan 5, 1835
A Sale Bill of the estate of Peter Rentfroe Dec'd was returned and ordered to be entered in record.
Parents: William RENFRO and Elizabeth CHENEY.
Spouse: Eleanor HUNTER. Children were: Rev. Joseph RENFRO, Isaac RENFRO, Narcissus Rebecca RENFRO, Peter RENFRO Jr..
Spouse: Hester RICHARDSON. Children were: Samuel RENFRO, Rev. Joseph RENFRO, Narcissus Rebecca RENFRO, Isaac RENFRO, Peter RENFRO Jr., Elizabeth RENFRO.
Peter RENFRO Jr.1,2,4,22 was born in 1790. He was born in 1790 in Virginia. He died in Madison Co., Ky. His reference number is 114. Mrs. Ruth Smitt (31 March 1987); Madison County, Kentucky Census 1820,(104-14), 1830, (139-2), 1840, (290-21); 1850 Census lists Peter asborn ca 1788 in Virginia; John Renfroe (?) in 1840 Census (290-22),next door to Peter.
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Memo attached to David Sanders/Peter Renfro signed bond: "Peter Rentfroe gave his consent - Sanders of age." Dated 7 May 1835. Marriage bond signed by David Sanders and Peter Renfro 7 May 1835 for "marriage shortly intended to be had and solemized between the above bound David Sanders and Rebecca Rentfroe both of Madison County."
Full Text:
Know all men by these presents that we David Sanders and Peter Rentfroe are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the just and full sum of Fifty pounds, current money, to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, &c., jointly and separately, by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 7 day of May 1835. The conditions of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be held and solemnized by & between the above bound David Sanders & Rebecca Rentfroe both of Madison County. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void. Else to be and remain in full force and virtue.
David Sanders
Peter Renfro
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Memo attached to Osborne Sanders/Peter Renfro signed bond: "Osborne Sanders of full age - Peter Rentfroe father of the within named Mildred present and gave his consent -." Dated 23 Oct 1845. Marriage bond signed by Osborne Sanders and Peter Renfro 23 Oct 1845 for "marriage shortly intended to be had and solemized between the above bound Osborne Sanders and Mildred Renfro both of Madison County."
Observation: In text of document, spelling is "Osborne", but is definitely signed "Ausburn."
Peter signed last name as "Renfroe."
Full Text:
Osborne Sanders of full age _
Peter Renfro, father of the other
in named Mildred present and give
his consent.
Jm Shackleford OK
Osborne Sanders
Bond
????
Oct 23 1845
Know all men by these presents, that we Asborne
Sanders and Peter Renfro
are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the just and full sum of Fifty pounds, current money, to the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, &c., jointly and severally, by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 23 day of Oct 1845.
The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas, there is a MARRIAGE shortly intended to be had and solmnized between the above bound Osborne Sanders and Miss Mildred Renfro of Madison County. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same, then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.
TESTE: Ausburn Sanders
Tho H. Rum?? ?? Peter Renfroe
I do hereby certify that I joined together in the holy state of matrimony Mr. Osborne Sanders and Miss Mildred Renfrow on this the 23rd of October 1845 by me Joseph Renfrow a minister of the gospell ______
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State: Kentucky Year: 1850
County: Madison
District: No. 1
Page: 211a 11 Aug 1850
171/173
James W. Rentfro 27 M Farmer Madison (son of Peter Jr)
Mary 24 F Madison (Mary Roberts)
Mary 1/12 F Madison
Peter 60 M Farmer TN
Nancy 16 F Madison
State: Kentucky Year: 1850
County: Madison
District: No. 3
Page: 312 6 Nov 1850
314/317
Peter Renfro 62 M Farmer VA
Nancy 16 F Madison (Nannie B.)
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State: Kentucky Year: 1860
County: Madison
District: First Division PO: Berea
Page: 231/367 21 Jun 1860
699/695
Thomas J. Renfroe 50 M Farmer 1000 600 Madison Co., KY
Frances 47 F Madison Co., KY
Peter Renfroe 70 M VA
Nancy 23 F KY
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Parents: Peter RENFRO and Eleanor HUNTER. Parents: Peter RENFRO and Hester RICHARDSON.
Spouse: Judith LAND. Peter RENFRO Jr. and Judith LAND were married on 29 Dec 1812 in Madison County, Kentucky. Children were: Rebecca RENFRO, Nancy RENFRO, Thomas RENFRO, Amanda RENFRO, James M. RENFRO, Emily Mildred (Millie) RENFRO, Mary Ann RENFRO, Nancy B. (Nannie B.) RENFRO.
Peter RENFRO2 was born in 1846. Parents: John RENFRO and Polly WRIGHT.
