Family Group Sheet
NameHarvey G. Alderson
Birth13 Mar 1851, Logan Co., Virginia
Death7 Feb 1924, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherWarren Alderson (1819-1903)
MotherRachel Smith (~1825-1909)
Other spousesAbigail “Abbey” Bragg
Marriage10 Mar 1887, Kentucky
SpouseMary E. Adkins
Birth12 Feb 1863, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death12 Jul 1932, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky
FatherLevi Adkins (~1824-1891)
MotherPricey Ann Fultz (~1829-1902)
Children
Birth24 Mar 1890, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseAlba Scott
BirthOct 1893, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseClell Highley , 4C3R
BirthDec 1895, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BirthJan 1898, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Birthabt 1900, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Birthabt 1904, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Harvey G. Alderson
His death certificate records Harvy G. Alderson, age 72 years 10 months 25 days, born 13 Mar 1851 in Logan Co., West Virginia, died 7 Feb 1924 in Farmers, Rowan Co., Kentucky, married, occupation minister, father Waren Alderson, mother’s maiden name Rachel Smith, both born in W. Va, cause of death cancer of liver, informant Allie Alderson, Farmers, Ky, burial in Careys Cemetery.
West Virginia was not formed until 1863; they apparently mean the part of Virginia that later became West Virginia.
West Virginia was not formed until 1863; they apparently mean the part of Virginia that later became West Virginia.
Notes for Mary E. Adkins
Her death certificate records Mrs. Mary E. Alderson, age 68, born 12 Feb (year blank), died 12 July 1932 in Ashland, Boyd Co., Ky, residence 5236 Wiliam Ave, widow of Harvey Alderson, father Elia Adkins, born in Kentucky, mother’s name blank, cause of death broncho pneumonia, informant blank, burial in Farmers, Ky.
Census Notes for Harvey G. & Mary E. (Family)
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearce precinct, enumerated 2 June, lists on p. 2A as family #27:
Alderson, Harvy G., 49, b. Mar 1851, Va Ky Ky; Mary E., wife, 37, b. Feb 1863, married 14 years, mother of 7 children, 4 living; Allie F., son, 10, b. Mar 1890; Della M., dau, 6, b. Oct 1893; John D., son, 4, b. Dec 1895; Elija B., son, 2, b. Jan 1898. All children listed as born Ky Ky Ky, although they should be Ky Va Ky.
The following household is headed by Harvey’s son Willie from his first marriage, and the one after that by his parents Warren & Rachel Alderson.
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 13 May, lists on p. 19B as family #329/336:
Alderson, Harvey A., 61, b. WVa WVa WVa, farmer, 2nd marriage; Mary E., wife, 46, b. Ky Ky Ky, first marriage, married 23 years, mother of 9 children, 6 living; Allie F., son, 19; Della, dau, 16; John D., son, 14; Elijah, son, 12; Lonnie, son, 9; Sollie, son, 6. All children born Ky WVa Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 5 Jan, lists on p. 2A as family #23, on Three Lick Road:
Alderson, Harvey, 68, b. WVa WVa WVa, farmer; Mary E., wife, 55, b. Ky Ky Ky; Loney, son, 18; Solly, son, 16; Clide, grandson, 9. All children listed as born Ky Ky Ky, although Loney and Solly should be Ky Va Ky.
The next household is headed by their son Alley.
Alderson, Harvy G., 49, b. Mar 1851, Va Ky Ky; Mary E., wife, 37, b. Feb 1863, married 14 years, mother of 7 children, 4 living; Allie F., son, 10, b. Mar 1890; Della M., dau, 6, b. Oct 1893; John D., son, 4, b. Dec 1895; Elija B., son, 2, b. Jan 1898. All children listed as born Ky Ky Ky, although they should be Ky Va Ky.
The following household is headed by Harvey’s son Willie from his first marriage, and the one after that by his parents Warren & Rachel Alderson.
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 13 May, lists on p. 19B as family #329/336:
Alderson, Harvey A., 61, b. WVa WVa WVa, farmer, 2nd marriage; Mary E., wife, 46, b. Ky Ky Ky, first marriage, married 23 years, mother of 9 children, 6 living; Allie F., son, 19; Della, dau, 16; John D., son, 14; Elijah, son, 12; Lonnie, son, 9; Sollie, son, 6. All children born Ky WVa Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 5 Jan, lists on p. 2A as family #23, on Three Lick Road:
Alderson, Harvey, 68, b. WVa WVa WVa, farmer; Mary E., wife, 55, b. Ky Ky Ky; Loney, son, 18; Solly, son, 16; Clide, grandson, 9. All children listed as born Ky Ky Ky, although Loney and Solly should be Ky Va Ky.
The next household is headed by their son Alley.
