Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameRebecca E. WILLETT 
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65BirthMay 6, 1792, Morristown, NJ
DeathJun 5, 184360
Burial1843, Union Band Baptist Cemetery, Stiles, KY
FatherGriffith W. WILLETT (1750-1840)
MotherMaria (Mary) FERREE (1743-<1831)
Misc. Notes
May have been born in KY according to Ogden Willet Stiles’ death record. Headstone burned by church fire in 1922, Stiles, KY.
Spouses
BirthSep 13, 1785, Near Morristown, NJ
DeathNov 16, 1858, Nelson Co., KY
Burial1858, Union Band Baptist Cemetery, Stiles, KY
OccupationFarmer, Large Landowner, Distiller
EducationNJ county schools
FatherDavid STILES (1760-1839)
MotherElizabeth KITCHELL (1764-1831)
Misc. Notes
Captain in the War of 1812. Appointed Postmaster in Stiles, KY in 1824.58
Was commissioned Lietenant, then Captain in War of 1812 by Gov. Isaac Shelby, Ky's first governor. Appointed Magistrate, Nelson Co, Ky and held the office for many years. He was appointed Postmaster at Rolling Fork, KY in 1824. Held office of executor and was guardian of many trusts.61
Owned 9 slaves in 1850.
Stiles sometimes spelled Styles.
Was commissioned Lietenant, then Captain in War of 1812 by Gov. Isaac Shelby, Ky's first governor. Appointed Magistrate, Nelson Co, Ky and held the office for many years. He was appointed Postmaster at Rolling Fork, KY in 1824. Held office of executor and was guardian of many trusts.61
Owned 9 slaves in 1850.
Stiles sometimes spelled Styles.
MarriageNov 22, 1814, Pottinger’s Creek, Nelson Co., KY60
ChildrenSusan Ann (1815-1858)
Mary Elizabeth (1817-1887)
Kitchell Mathias (1819-1885)
Sarah Jane (1821-1880)
Ogden Willett (1823-1878)
Caroline (Carrie) (1826-1864)
LaFayette (1828-1909)
Minerva Ford (Twin) (1831-1904)
Rebecca Eltengy (Twin) (1831-1867)
Martha Ellen (1833-1880)
Martin Van Buren (1835-1919)