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     Levi Woods was born in 1813.¹ He was the son of John Woods and Agnes (?).¹

Levi Woods appeared on the census of 1850 at Sullivan County, Tennessee;
Levi Woods 37 farmer b.TN 1000RE
Ailsey 30 b.TN
Catharine 7 b.TN
Martha 4 b.TN
Wm 3 b.TN
David 1 b.TN
Agnes 72 b.VA.²

     John Alexander was born between 1770 and 1780.³ He lived between 1790 and 1831 at Leesburg, Washington County, Tennessee; farm deeded to him and signed by Gov. Sevier, first governor of Tennessee. It was sold for division among heirs in 1871 to grandson Frank Alexander. Sold to J. M. Drake in 1915.⁴ He married Martha Ferguson, daughter of John Ferguson and Jane (?), circa 1800.^5,6 John Alexander served in the War of 1812 in the East Tennessee Militia, under Col. Allison and Capt. McCray.⁷

John Alexander appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.³

He died on 18 July 1831 at Washington County, Tennessee.^7,6 He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee; Fairview Cemetery is 4 miles west of Jonesborough and 1 mile from the old Alexander farm.

Tombstone inscription:

John Alexander
Tennessee
PVT McCrays Co.
Allison's E. Tenn. Mil.
War of 1812
July 1831.^8,7

     Her married name was Alexander.^1,3 Martha Ferguson was born on 20 May 1784.^4,3 She was the daughter of John Ferguson and Jane (?).¹ Martha Ferguson married John Alexander circa 1800.^5,3

Martha Ferguson, age 46, is probably the female, age 40-50, who appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.⁶

Martha Ferguson is probably the female, age 50-60, who appeared on the census of 1840 at Washington County;
Martha Alexander
1 m 15-20 (Samuel, age 18)
1 m 20-30 (Josiah, age 21)
2 f 20-30 (Susanna, age 30; Elizabeth, age 33?)
1 f 30-40 (Mary, age 35)
1 f 50-60 (Martha, age 56)
     total 6, no slaves, 2 in agriculture.⁷ She appeared on the census of 11 August 1860 at Jonesborough, Washington County, at age 76;
Martha Alexander

Martha 76 b. TN no occupation 2550RE 670PP
Mary 55 " seamstress
Elizabeth 53 " domestic
Susannah 50 " domestic
James F. Wilson 17 " farmer.⁸

Martha Ferguson died on 27 October 1863 at age 79.^4,3 She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee.^9,4

     John Ferguson was born before 1764.² He married Jane (?) before 1784.^2,3 John Ferguson signed a will on 29 July 1806 at Washington County, Tennessee.³ He died between 29 July 1806 and May 1807.³ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee.^1,4,3

     Her married name was Ferguson.¹ Jane (?) was born before 1769.² She married John Ferguson before 1784.^3,4

     Benjamin Franklin Keebler was born on 9 November 1819.²

Benjamin Franklin Keebler, age 11, may be one of the three males, age 10-15, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Jacob Keebler;
Jacob Keebler
1 male 30-40 (Jacob)
1 female 30-40 (Mary)
1 male 15-20 (Thomas or James)
3 males 10-15 (Montgomery, Benjamin, Thos. or Jas)
1 female 10-15 (Sarah)
2 males 5-10 (Calvin, John)
1 female 5-10 (Jane?)
1 male under 5 (Alpheus)
2 females under 5 (Mary, Elizabeth)

total 13, no slaves.³ Alternatively, Benjamin Franklin Keebler may be one of the two males, age 10-15, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County in the household of John Keebler;
John Keebler
1 male 40-50
1 female 40-50
1 male 20-30
2 males 15-20
1 female 15-20
2 males 10-15
4 males 5-10
2 females under 5

1 female slave, 10-24

total 15.⁴


Benjamin Franklin Keebler married Elizabeth Range Wright, daughter of John Wright and Barbara Range, on 17 March 1842.⁵ Benjamin Franklin Keebler lived between 1844 and 1854 at Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee; near Johnson City.⁶

Benjamin Franklin Keebler married Barshaba Kelly on 20 January 1844 at Carter County, Tennessee.^7,8 Benjamin Franklin Keebler and Barshaba Kelly, age 23, appeared on the census of 14 December 1850 at Washington County, Tennessee;
Benj. F. Keebler 33 (31?) farmer b. TN
Barsheba 23 "
Mary C. 9 (7?) "
Emma C. 1 "
Elizabeth Kelly 58 b. VA.⁹ Benjamin Franklin Keebler died before 1860.¹⁰

     Her married name was Keebler.² Elizabeth Range Wright was born on 20 December 1818.³ She was the daughter of John Wright and Barbara Range.¹

Elizabeth Range Wright married Benjamin Franklin Keebler on 17 March 1842.⁴ Elizabeth Range Wright died between 6 June 1843 and 24 June 1843.¹

     Barshaba Kelly was also known as "Barsheba."³ Her married name was Keebler.^3,2 She was born circa 1827.⁴

Barshaba Kelly married Benjamin Franklin Keebler on 20 January 1844 at Carter County, Tennessee.^5,2 Barshaba Kelly and Benjamin Franklin Keebler, age 23, appeared on the census of 14 December 1850 at Washington County, Tennessee;
Benj. F. Keebler 33 (31?) farmer b. TN
Barsheba 23 "
Mary C. 9 (7?) "
Emma C. 1 "
Elizabeth Kelly 58 b. VA.⁶

     Emma C. Keebler was born circa 1849.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Keebler and Barshaba Kelly.¹

Emma C. Keebler, age 1, appeared on the census on 14 December 1850 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Keebler and Barshaba Kelly;
Benj. F. Keebler 33 (31?) farmer b. TN
Barsheba 23 "
Mary C. 9 (7?) "
Emma C. 1 "
Elizabeth Kelly 58 b. VA.¹

     Henry Clay Keebler was the son of Benjamin Franklin Keebler and Barshaba Kelly.¹

     Elizabeth Kelly was born circa 1792 at Virginia.¹

Elizabeth Kelly, age 52, appeared on the census on 14 December 1850 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Keebler; she may be his mother-in-law;
Benj. F. Keebler 33 (31?) farmer b. TN
Barsheba 23 "
Mary C. 9 (7?) "
Emma C. 1 "
Elizabeth Kelly 58 b. VA.¹

     Her married name was Myers.³ Mary Alexander was born on 11 January 1805.² She was the daughter of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson.² Mary Alexander was also called "Polly."³

Mary Alexander, age 25, may be one of the three females, age 20-30, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.⁴



Mary Alexander, age 35, may be the female, age 30-40, who appeared on the census in 1840 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Martha Ferguson;
Martha Alexander
1 m 15-20 (Samuel, age 18)
1 m 20-30 (Josiah, age 21)
2 f 20-30 (Susanna, age 30; Elizabeth, age 33?)
1 f 30-40 (Mary, age 35)
1 f 50-60 (Martha, age 56)
     total 6, no slaves, 2 in agriculture.⁵

Mary Alexander, age 55, appeared on the census on 11 August 1860 at Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Martha Ferguson;
Martha Alexander

Martha 76 b. TN no occupation 2550RE 670PP
Mary 55 " seamstress
Elizabeth 53 " domestic
Susannah 50 " domestic
James F. Wilson 17 " farmer.⁶ Mary Alexander was described as a seamstress in the census of in 1860 at Washington County, Tennessee.⁶ She married (--?--) Myers after 12 August 1860.^7,2

     Elizabeth Alexander was born on 10 June 1807.¹ She was the daughter of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson.¹ Elizabeth Alexander was also called "Betsy."²

Elizabeth Alexander, age 23, is probably one of the three females, age 20-30, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.³



Elizabeth Alexander, age 33, may be one of the two females, age 20-30, who appeared on the census in 1840 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Martha Ferguson;
Martha Alexander
1 m 15-20 (Samuel, age 18)
1 m 20-30 (Josiah, age 21)
2 f 20-30 (Susanna, age 30; Elizabeth, age 33?)
1 f 30-40 (Mary, age 35)
1 f 50-60 (Martha, age 56)
     total 6, no slaves, 2 in agriculture.⁴

Elizabeth Alexander, age 53, appeared on the census on 11 August 1860 at Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Martha Ferguson;
Martha Alexander

Martha 76 b. TN no occupation 2550RE 670PP
Mary 55 " seamstress
Elizabeth 53 " domestic
Susannah 50 " domestic
James F. Wilson 17 " farmer.⁵

Elizabeth Alexander died on 27 March 1866 at age 58.¹

     Susanna Alexander was born on 6 September 1810.¹ She was the daughter of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson.¹ Her name has also been spelled "Susanah."¹

Susanna Alexander, age 20, is probably one of the three females, age 20-30, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.²



Susanna Alexander, age 30, is probably ohe of the two females, age 20-30, who appeared on the census in 1840 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Martha Ferguson;
Martha Alexander
1 m 15-20 (Samuel, age 18)
1 m 20-30 (Josiah, age 21)
2 f 20-30 (Susanna, age 30; Elizabeth, age 33?)
1 f 30-40 (Mary, age 35)
1 f 50-60 (Martha, age 56)
     total 6, no slaves, 2 in agriculture.³

Susanna Alexander appeared on the census on 11 August 1860 at Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of Martha Ferguson;
Martha Alexander

Martha 76 b. TN no occupation 2550RE 670PP
Mary 55 " seamstress
Elizabeth 53 " domestic
Susannah 50 " domestic
James F. Wilson 17 " farmer.⁴

Susanna Alexander was buried next to John Alexander and M. [Martha] Alexander, at Fairview Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee.⁵

     Her married name was Wilson.¹ Margaret Alexander was born on 22 October 1814.¹ She was the daughter of John Alexander and Martha Ferguson.¹

Margaret Alexander, age 16, is probably the female, age 15-20, who appeared on the census in 1830 at Washington County, Tennessee, in the household of John Alexander;
John Alexander
under 5 1 m (James, died 3/13/1839?)
5-10 1 m (Samuel)
10-15 1 m (Josiah)
15-20 1 m 1 f (John, Margaret)
20-30 3 f (Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna)
30-40
40-50 1 f (Martha)
50-60 1 m (John)
     total 10, no slaves.²

Margaret Alexander married Levi Wilson in 1838 at Washington County, Tennessee.^3,4