Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameJohn Matthew GREENWELL 
BirthDec 4, 1856, Nelson Co., KY3
DeathMay 18, 1881, Nelson Co., KY3
Burial1881, St. Catherine’s Church, New Haven, Nelson Co., KY
BaptismApr 12, 1851, St. Catherine’s Church, New Haven, Nelson Co., KY
OccupationFarmer
FatherAlban GREENWELL (1821-1881)
MotherSusan Ann CULVER (1822-1906)
Misc. Notes
Died from a gunshot in a hunting accident. According to Helen Howard Peake, his wife was gravely ill and dying, which would leave him to care for 3 young children. Some say his death may have been a suicide.
Spouses
BirthMar 14, 1858, Nelson Co., KY
DeathJun 1, 1881, Nelson Co., KY3
Burial1881, St. Catherine’s Church, New Haven, Nelson Co., KY
OccupationKeeping House
FatherJoshua Albin GREENWELL (1819-1879)
MotherElizabeth Ann BOONE (1829-1873)
Misc. Notes
Died of illness shortly after her husband. Her three orphaned children were raised by her uncle, William H. Greenwell (Uncle Billy) and his wife Susan.
Marriage date may be 1/29/1875.5
Marriage date may be 1/29/1875.5
MarriageFeb 1, 1875, Nelson Co., KY1
ChildrenJames Thomas (1875-1901)
Susan Elizabeth (Sudie) (1877-1924)
Mary Magdalen (Della) (1879-1960)