Family Group Sheet
NameJohn Pennall Ham
Birth3 Dec 1852, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death20 Jul 1926, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialMaddox-Hamm Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherSmith Powell Ham (1832-1903)
MotherMartha Ann Heflin (1831-)
Marriage15 Feb 1878, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseElizabeth “Bettie” E. Ham
Birth29 Apr 1859, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death7 Aug 1932, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialMaddox-Hamm Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherChristopher Columbus Ham Sr. (1820-1910)
MotherRebecca Reed (~1822-)
Children
SpouseHomer Heflin
Notes for John Pennall Ham
His death certificate records John P. Ham, age 76, birthdate blank, born in Ky, died 7 July 1926 in Pine Grove precinct, Rowan Co., Ky, married, parent fields blank, cause of death old age, informant T. H. Caudill, Waltz, Ky, burial in Rock Fork graveyard.
Notes for Elizabeth “Bettie” E. Ham
The annual births report to the Kentucky state auditor lists Elizabeth Ham, born 29 April 1859, father Christopher Ham, mother’s maiden name Rebecca Reed.
Notes for John Pennall & Elizabeth “Bettie” E. (Family)
Rowan Co., Ky marriage register A, p. 67, records the marriage on 15 Feb 1878 of John P. Ham and Elizabeth E. Ham.
Census
1880 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 4 June, lists on p. 27 as family #194/211:
Ham, John P., 27, farmer; Elizabeth E., 21, wife. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 12 June, lists on p. 10A as family #170:
Ham, John P., 47, b. Dec 1852, farmer; Elizabeth E., wife, 40, b. Apr 1860, married 21 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Cara F., dau, 14, b. June 1885; Anna E., dau, 12, b. March 1888; Christopher, boarder, 80, b. Apr 1820; Rebecca, 72, b. Jan 1828, boarder, married 50 years, mother of 7 children, 5 living. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Christopher and Rebecca are Elizabeth’s parents. The preceding household is headed by John’s parents.
Ham, John P., 27, farmer; Elizabeth E., 21, wife. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 12 June, lists on p. 10A as family #170:
Ham, John P., 47, b. Dec 1852, farmer; Elizabeth E., wife, 40, b. Apr 1860, married 21 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Cara F., dau, 14, b. June 1885; Anna E., dau, 12, b. March 1888; Christopher, boarder, 80, b. Apr 1820; Rebecca, 72, b. Jan 1828, boarder, married 50 years, mother of 7 children, 5 living. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Christopher and Rebecca are Elizabeth’s parents. The preceding household is headed by John’s parents.
