1. Edward KETCHUM was born about 1764.
Edward married Mary Reasor about 1791.
Early Settlers of Lee County Virginia and Adjacent Counties, Vol. 2, page 593, gives the children of a Peter and Anna Reasor. They had six children, maybe more, one of which was Daniel Reasor born in Montgomery Co., VA b7/23/1782, and another was Mary who is listed first among the six children, but no birthdate given for her. The only information given for her is that she married Edward Ketchum, and they were in Bledsoe Co, TN in 1811. A son of Edward Ketchum was named Peter Reasor (sometimes spelled Razor) Ketchum, named after his grandparents (Peter and Anna Reasor).
Property - [date: 1800] [place: Wythe Co, VA]
90 acres on headwater of S. Fork of Holston River Page 536 --(1800) Edward Catchem to Peter Tarter. 90 acres on headwaters of S. Fk. of Holston adjacent to Wisman, Catchem, & Dougherty. Wit: John Griffits, Christian Reoser (Razor), Nathional Morgan, 200pounds.Edward, James, Jesse and Joseph Ketchum (Catchem/Catchim) owned land on the Holston River in Washington Co., Virginia. Hugh, James, Jesse & Joseph KETCHIM were on the 1797 Tithable Washington County, VA tax list. They were on the "same day taken" list with 1 tithable each. Hugh Ketchum born 1761.
ALABAMA PENSION ROLL OF 1835 - HUGH CATCHUM, LIMESTONE COUNTY, PRIVATE, NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA, NORTH CAROLINA STATE TROOPS, $46.66 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE, $139.98 AMOUNT RECEIVED, PENSION STARTED JANUARY 24, 1833, AGE 72*
*Nona Reed Williams <newilliams1@sbcglobal.net> is a descendant of Hugh Ketchum b. 1762 who died in Limestone Co. Ala. through his daughter, Justine (Jeston) who married Elijah Reed. She says "Hugh had two sons, William b. 1799 and Jesse, b. 1802 and I have only circumstantial evidence of that, but they both moved to Tippah Co. MS as did my ancestors and several of their siblings. There were at least 6 daughters of Hugh, judging by the 1830 Limestone Co. Ala Census. One of those was my ancestress Justine (Jeston) Ketchum (b. 1814) who married Elijah Reed in Limestone Co. The families were neighbors."
Washington County Survey Book 2, page 23 - Jesse CATCHIM - 100 acres - 13 Mar 1783 - 09 Dec 1797 - south side of South Fork of Holston River. Bounds: Elias DEBUSK Entry, James CATCHIM, Paul ROUSE's corner.LDS Microfilm-Washington Co., VA Personal Property Tax List 1782-1820 - James Catchem listed Jan. 1790. According to time line and location, likely a brother of Edward? Also Joseph Catchim married by Andrew Baker, a Baptist of St. Clairs Bottom (now in Smythe County) to Mary Courtney on 04 Oct 1794 in Washington County, Virginia. (Source: Marriages of Washington Co., VA by D.E. Brown)
Annals of Southwest Virginia, pub. 1929, page 275: September 18, 1792, Robert EDMONDSON to JAMES CATCHIM, for 10 pounds, 286 acres on the south side of the South Fork of Holston River. Washington County, Virginia. NOTE: Ketchum Branch (creek) runs into S. Fork of Holston River about 3 miles East Northeast of Lodi about a half mile north of Buck Bridge. (see USGS Konnarock Topo quad map).
This same USGS map shows a Ketchum Cemetery in the same location, about a mile east of the S. Fork of the Holston River and a mile south of Rush Creek. This location is about 2-3 miles east southeast of Lodi and about a mile west of a "Masada" Church, and a quarter mile or less north of Ketchum Branch. This is almost certainly where some of these Ketchum/Catchum kin are buried.
James Catchim b.1771 d.1840. Will dated 8 Apr 1836, probated 23 Mar 1840. Estate to wife Martha (Phillips), to children Jacob (m. Matilda Loggins), Wm, James, M?, John, Jane?, Edward (m.(1) Martha Hill (2) Martha McNew), Samuel, Liddy, Elijah, and Martha "Marthy" (m.Peleg Cole), and granddaughter Elizabeth Anne Edmunton. Andrew Edmunton, Jr. Executor. Sources: Gordon Aronhime Papers, Library of Virginia, and Ethel Ketchum TREGO, ggranddaughter of Jacob, 416 W. Detroit Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462
Description: 40 acres on the waters of the south fork of Holstein River adjoining John Roe, and James Catchim. Source: Land Office Grants No. 54, 1804-1806, p. 119 (Reel 120). Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.
The Washington County Surveyors Record 1781-1797 by Rhonda Robertson, 1998 - Page 434 - Paulser Rouse, assignee of William Fletcher - 150 ac - Commissioners Certificate - on the south side of the south fork of Holstein River - corner to John Couts part of certificate - corner to James Catchems land - with Debusks line - April 7, 1795
Location: Washington County. Description: 109 acres on a branch of the south fork of Holstein River adjoining Joseph Catchim, John Jones etc. Hortenstine, Jacob. grantee. Source: Land Office Grants No. 33, 1795-1796, p. 129 (Reel 99). (NOTE: John Jones married Susanna Courtney on 03 Nov 1787 in Washington County, VA. Joseph Catchim married Mary Courtney on 04 Oct 1794 in Washington County, Virginia.)
Land Grant:
ROBERT BROOKE, Esquire Govenor of the commonwealth of Virginia. To all to whom these presents shall come Greetings. KNOW YE that by the virture of the Land Office Treasury Warrant number sixteen thousand, seven hundred and sixty five (16765) issued the tenth day of June one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and fifteen thousand and twenty seven (15027) issued the twenty third day of December one thousand seven hundred and eighty two thee is Granted by the said commonwealth unto Jacob Hortenstine a certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing one hundred and nine Acres by Survey bearing date the eighth day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety three lying and being in the County of Washington on a branch of the South fork of Holstein River and bounded as followith to wit Beginning at a black oak and white oak, on the south side of the knob a corner of JOSEPH CATCHUMs land, and with his line, South thirty two degrees East eighty poles to a Sourwood and a fallen red oak, thence leaving CATCHUMs corner North thirty four degrees East one hundred and seventy four poles to a black oak and white oak, corner to John Jones land, and with his line North fifty six degrees West eighty poles to a black Walnut, Lyme and Sugartree sapling on a Rocky hill South fifty seven degrees West twenty six poles to between two white oaks on the side of a valley, North sixty five degrees West thirty eight poles to two white oak saplings on the side of the knob South eight degrees West one hundred and thirty one poles to the beginning. With its appurtinances to have and to hold the said Tract or Parcel of Land with its appurtenances to the said Jacob Hortenstine and his Heirs forever. IN WITNES WHEREOF the said Robert Brooke Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his Hand and caused the lessor? seal of the Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the twenty eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five and of the commonwealth the twentieth.
ROBERT BROOKEThe Washington County Surveyors Record 1781-1797 by Rhonda Robertson, 1998 - Page 405 - Jacob Hortenstine - 109 ac - treasury warrant - 100 ac by warrant #16765 and 9 acres by warrant #15027 - on a branch of the south fork of Holstein River - beginning on the south side of the knobs corner to JOSEPH CATCHIM's land - June 8, 1793
LDS FAMILY SEARCH online, VA.: Mary Resor, b. 1774, Va. married 1791 Montgomery Co., Va., Edward Ketchum. No dates or parents were listed for Edward Ketchum. Mary Reasor was the daughter of Peter Reasor (the immigrant), d. 3 Sep. 1797, Wythe Co., VA. and Anna ? (some researchers believe her last name to be Griffitt(s).
There was a Ketchum family, Martha (Mary?) & Edward Ketchum, on the 1779 Tax List and a Jacob on the 1755 Tax List in Orange Co. North Carolina. (Not known if this is same or different Edward..dates don't quite jibe). Then Oct. 1779 this or another Edward Ketchum bought 4 pieces of land in Wilkes Co., NC. On Oct. 19, 1779 a Jacob Catchem bought land there. It is very likely that this Jacob Catchem (full name Jacob Israel Catchem) is Edward's father. Edward was a witness to the land purchase. (Jacob Israel was son of Joseph b.circa 1685 Newtown, Suffolk Co., NY). Edward abandonded the land in NC and left there, before 1801, when land was sold by sheriff to highest bidder (Wm. Lenoir). Edward bought 200 acres Knox Co., TN 1803. Taxed on 163 acres 1806.
Land Purchase ? Ralph Shelton (III) ? Deed Book L1, Entry #298, Knox County Tennessee, April 28, 1806, pp. 314-315.Ralph purchased from Edward Catcham (both of Knox County) for $1,000 a 300 acre tract of land in Hinds Valley, including the head waters of Hickory Creek ?- - being the second creek that empties into the Clinch below Beaver Creek beginning at two black oaks on the Black Oak Ridge running S45W 300 poles to a hickory on conditional lines made between the said Edward Catchum and Joseph Catchum, then with said conditional line N45W 160 poles to a stake, then N45E 300 poles to a white oak, from thence a direct line to the beginning, it being a part of a 400 acre tract of land granted by patent to William Reed by the State of North Carolina - - ?. Witnesses were Culbert Shelton, Benjamin Crain, West Walker, and George Davis. Recorded July 1806 and registered July 30, 1806.
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?? Day of August 1848
State of Alabama ??? court ??? Blount County ??? Thomas Shearer presiding Judge of the County Court of said County at which court the following probate was made.
This day personally appeared in xxx court Gregory Glasscock and Isham Chamblee who being first duly sworn deposeth and saith that they were each personally acquainted for several years with Edward Ketchum and his family and from the personal knowledge they have of the said Edward Ketchum and family they believe that Jacob Ketchum deceased was the son of the said Edward Ketchum and that Henderson Ketchum, Peter R. Ketchum and Christopher Ketchum are sons of the said Edward Ketchum and Brothers of the said Jacob Ketchum deceased and that Martha Ketchum who is the wife of Robert Raines and Catherin Ketchum the wife of John Nibblett and Elizabeth Ketchum the wife of Edward McAnally are dauthers of the said Edward Ketchum and sisters of Jacob Ketchum deceased deponents further say that Joseph Ketchum and Anna Ketchum the wife of Mr. Sutherland they are not nor never have been personally acquainted with but believe from reports that they were the children of the said Edward Ketchum and Brother and Sister of the said Jacob Ketchum deceased and deponents further say that they do not know of any other children of the said Edward Ketchum or any other persons than these herein mentioned that are the legal heirs of said Jacob Ketchum.
Thomas Shearer, Judge--------------------------------------------------------------
(SIDE NOTE REGARDING ABOVE: Isham Chamblee was born Wake County, NC in 1797. Gregory Glasscock was enumerated on the 1850 and 1860 Blount County Federal Census where it was recorded he was born about 1792 in Tennessee. The last census record on which he appears is the 1866 Alabama State Census. Gregory is believed to be buried in the Glasscock/Rogers cemetery. Other researchers have written Gregory Glasscock was son of Archibald and Hannah Kincheloe Glasscock and was born 8 Feb 1793 in Washington County, Tennessee and died 9 Jan 1869 in Blount County. It is said Glasscock served in the War of 1812. Gregory Glasscock married Sarah Ryan, born 9 Jan 1795 in Greene County, Tennessee on 18 Apr 1811.
NOTE 2: It is interesting that an Edward W. Ketchum married Martha Ann Sutherland on June 29, 1851 in Fannin County, Texas where Jacob Ketchum owned land. Who were these two people?)
--------------------------------------------------------------The first known KETCHUM/KETCHAM in America was Edward Ketcham found in Ipswich in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635. He may have arrived in 1630 on the Winthrop fleet or in 1633 on the Ipswich. By 1637 Edward was reportedly on the Board of Freemen, the town council of Ipswich.
This Edward Ketcham is first found in Cambridge, England from 1619 to 1628, where his marriage to Mary Hall on 22 Aug 1619 is recorded in the records of the Church of Saint Andrew the Great, as well as the birth of his children Mary (bapt. 7 May 1620), John (bapt. 8 Sep 1622), Hester (bapt. 10 Apr 1626), and Ann (bapt. 19 Oct 1628). No other records of Edward or other Ketchams are found in Cambridge.
He is widely believed to be the progenitor of the Ketchum/Ketcham family in America for several generations. The Edward Ketchum of this genealogy search, born c.1765, is probably a descendant of Edward Ketcham of Ipswich who came to America before 1635, but no absolute proof has been found. Unfortunately, after 20+ years of searching, I have been unable to link this Edward Ketchum/Ketcham to the Edward Ketchum of this genealogy report. Logic dictates that there is probably a direct lineage link, but no proof has been found. So, Edward Ketchum who married in in Lee County, Virginia may or may not have been a descendant of Edward of Cambridge.
Edward married Mary REASOR daughter of Peter REASOR and Anna about 1791. Mary was born about 1770 in Virginia.
Early Settlers of Lee County Virginia and Adjacent counties, Vol. 2, page 593, gives the children of a Peter and Anna Reasor. They had six children, maybe more, one of which was Daniel Reasor born in Montgomery Co., VA b7/23/1782, and another was Mary who is listed first among the six children, indicating that she might have been older than Daniel, but no birthdate given. The only information given for her is that she married Edward Ketchum, and they were in Bledsoe Co, TN in 1811. A son of Edward Ketchum was named Peter Razor (Reasor) Ketchum, named after his grandparents (Peter and Anna Reasor).
Edward and Mary had the following children:
+ 2 F i Martha KETCHUM was born about 1786. 3 M ii Jacob KETCHUM was born about 1794. He died about 1842 in Fannin Co., TX. He was buried in Fannin Co., TX.
Jacob Ketchem was on 1815 tax list for Bledsoe County, TN. Jacob was found to be in Blount Co., AL 1830 on page 12 of the census records, recorded as Jacob Cotchum, age 20-30, along with a female age 20-30. Shortly thereafter he was in Texas and fought in the Texas war of Independence from Mexico. He served under (1st. Lt) John P. Simpson, Detachment of Fannin Co. Mounted Gunmen, 2 Regt., 4 Brig., Texas Militia, Dec 1, 1838 - Jan 14, 1839. After the war he received a land grant from the Republic of Texas of 1,280 acres on Bois d'Arc Creek in Fannin District, TX for his service. The grant was a Second Class Headright, issued to those who arrived between March 2, 1836 and October 1, 1837. Heads of families received 1,280 acres. Jacob Ketcham was the original grantee (the person who was awarded the land). After fulfilling any conditions of the grant, such as making improvements, and paying any required fees, the individual could then apply for a patent (the original title from the government) from the Texas General Land Office. The patent was issued 18 Feb 1845 to the Heirs of Jacob Ketcham, patent number 245, patent volume 1, Certificate 11, file number 41. The land is now known on property maps of Fannin County as the Jacob Ketcham Survey, Abstract 608. On 2 Jun 1842 in (Fannin) TX Mary Ketchum, widow of Jacob, married George W. McNutt and some time later they moved to Lawrence Co., Arkansas. Jacob's brother Peter and the rest of the family filed a legal action in Tarrant County, TX (Fort Worth) to try to claim the land, but apparently to no avail. It was this court action that produced the affadavit saying that Edward was known to be the father of Peter, Jacob, and the other children. Another (earlier) action in Blount County, Alabama produced a similar affadavit. See notes for Edward Ketchum.
An Edward W. Ketchum married Martha Ann Sutherland on June 29, 1851 in Fannin County, Texas where Jacob Ketchum owned land. Who were these two people? Was this Sutherland a relative of Anna (Ketchum) Ferrell's probable second husband Mr. Sutherland mentioned in the affadavit above (see Edward Ketchum notes).Jacob married Mary.
Mary, as the heir of Jacob Ketchum, inherited (apparently) all of Jacob's land in Fannin County. Mary remarried to George McNutt and moved to Arkansas.+ 4 M iii Joseph KETCHUM was born about 1795. He died in Apr 1847. + 5 M iv Peter Reasor KETCHUM was born in 1800. He died on 6 Apr 1868. + 6 M v Christopher KETCHUM was born on 25 Feb 1806. He died on 19 Oct 1851. 7 F vi Christiana KETCHUM.
Christiana was probably the "Anna" mentioned as wife of Mr. Sutherland in the 1848 Blount County affadavit of Glasscock and Chamblee, listing the children of Edward. This would have been a marriage some time after Thomas Ferrell.Christiana married Thomas FERRELL on 4 May 1824 in Blount Co., Alabama. + 8 F vii Elizabeth KETCHUM was born in 1807. She died on 5 Jun 1881. + 9 M viii Luther Henderson KETCHUM was born on 10 Nov 1809. He died on 23 Nov 1875. + 10 F ix Catherine KETCHUM was born in 1810.