1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Christina Deskins serach 5 Jun 2001, submitted by
hannah@netscope.net
Daniel Deskins, son of Daniel and Mary Thomas Deskins, was born in 1728;
married Sarah "Sally" Roark, daughter of Timothy and Rachel (______) Roark.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Christina Deskins serach 5 Jun 2001, submitted by
hannah@netscope.net
Daniel Deskins, son of Daniel and Mary Thomas Deskins, was born in 1728;
married Sarah "Sally" Roark, daughter of Timothy and Rachel (______) Roark.
Sarah Roark was born about 1761; also married to Isaac Brewer before 1800
and Embly Millard on 7 Oct 1800 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Daniel Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327
Margaret Francisco, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (______) Francisco, was
born in 1790.
Jacob was born abt 1755 in Augusta Co, VA; died abt 1830 in Tazewell Co, VA;
married Catherine (_______) abt 1774.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Daniel Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327
Margaret Francisco, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (______) Francisco, was
born in 1790.
Catherine was born abt 1755 in Montgomery Co, VA; died abt 1830 in Tazewell
Co, VA; married Jacob Francisco abt 1774.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Christina Deskins serach 5 Jun 2001, submitted by
hannah@netscope.net
James Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was born
in 1827 in VA; married first Margaret Hickman on 25 Mar 1845 in Tazewell Co,
VA; second Polly Ann Harris on 25 Dec 1855 also in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 314B, Family #1368.
Listed as James Deskins, age 27, born in VA, head of household.
3. "Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915", Family Tree Maker, CD #4.
James Deskins married Polly Ann Harris on 25 Dec 1855 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 8
August 1870, Page 274B, Family #222.
Listed as James Deskins, age 45, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
5. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1855, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Deskins, age 33, widowed, son of David (sic, Daniel) and Margaret Deskins, married on 25 Dec 1855
Polly Ann Harris, age 23, born in Patrick Co, VA, dahughter of James and Charlotte Harris. Married by
David Young.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Christina Deskins serach 5 Jun 2001, submitted by
hannah@netscope.net
James Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was born
in 1827 in VA; married first Margaret Hickman on 25 Mar 1845 in Tazewell Co,
VA; second Polly Ann Harris on 25 Dec 1855 also in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 314B, Family #1368.
Listed as Margaret Deskins, age 20, born in VA, in household of husband,
James Deskins.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Christina Deskins serach 5 Jun 2001, submitted by
hannah@netscope.net
Daniel Deskins, son of James and Margaret Hickman Deskins, was born in 1845
in VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 314B, Family #1368.
Listed as Daniel Deskins, age 5, born in VA, in household of father,
James Deskins.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Christina Deskins serach 5 Jun 2001, submitted by Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net
Mary Deskins, daughter of James and Margaret Hickman Deskins, was born in 1845 in VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 314B, Family #1368.
Listed as Mary Deskins, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, James Deskins.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 8
August 1870, Page 274B, Family #222.
Listed as Harriett A. Deskins, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, James Deskins.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Deskins serach 6 Jun 2001, submitted by
k(lowe@prodigy.net.
John Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was born
about 1814 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Polly Luster (sic Lester) on 20 Mar
1836 (sic 1839) in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 312B, Family #1336.
Listed as John Deskins, age 36, born in VA, head of household.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 109.
John Deskins married Polly Luster on 20 Mar 1839.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as John Deskins, age 56, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Deskins serach 6 Jun 2001, submitted by
k(lowe@prodigy.net.
John Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was born
about 1814 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Polly Luster (sic Lester) on 20 Mar
1836 (sic 1839) in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 312B, Family #1336.
Listed as Polly Deskins, age 32, born in VA, in household of husband,
John Deskins.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 109.
John Deskins married Polly Luster on 20 Mar 1839.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as Pollie Deskins, age 50, born in VA,in household of husband, John Deskins.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Deskins serach 6 Jun 2001, submitted by
k9lowe@prodigy.net.
Martha Deskins, daughter of John and Polly Lester Deskins, was born about
1840 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Chapman Davis on 8 Oct 1883 in Tazewell
Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 312B, Family #1336.
Listed as Martha Deskins, age 10, born in VA, in household of father,
John Deskins.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as Martha Deskins, age 30, born in VA, in household of father, John Deskins.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Deskins serach 6 Jun 2001, submitted by
k9lowe@prodigy.net.
Rachel Deskins, daughter of John and Polly Lester Deskins, was born about
1844 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 312B, Family #1336.
Listed as Rachel Deskins, age 6, born in VA, in household of father,
John Deskins.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 10
Aug 1870, Page 276B, Family #245.
Listed as Rachel Deskins, age 28, born in VA, domestic servant, in household of
Catherine Stevenson.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Deskins serach 6 Jun 2001, submitted by
k9lowe@prodigy.net.
Presley Deskins, son of John and Polly Lester Deskins, was born about
1846 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Elizabeth Ringstaff on 28 Mar 1880.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 312B, Family #1336.
Listed as Presley Deskins, age 4, born in VA, in household of father,
John Deskins.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as Presley Deskins, age 23, born in VA, in household of father, John Deskins.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 312B, Family #1336.
Listed as Muncey Deskins, age 2, born in VA, in household of father,
John Deskins.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as Muncey Deskins, age 21, born in VA, in household of father, John Deskins.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as William Deskins, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, John Deskins.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as Narcissa Deskins, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, John Deskins.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 11
Aug 1870, Page 277B, Family #258.
Listed as Rissa Deskins, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, John Deskins.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Deskins serach 6 Jun 2001, submitted by
k(lowe@prodigy.net.
Jefferson Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was
born about 1809 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Polly Gent abt 1842 (sic 1831) in
Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 307B, Family #1265.
Listed as Jeff Deskins, age 41, born in VA, head of household.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 93.
Jefferson Deskins married Polly Gent on 22 Nov 1831.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Knob PO, taken on 24 Jul 1860, Page 825, Family #947.
Listed as Jefferson Deskins, age 51, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 152; Will Book #4, page 291.
Jefferson Deskins will probated in Mar 1870; Devises property to wife: Mary; to James Lawson's
wife, Mary (Jefferson's daughter); to Henry Stevenon's children by his wife Catherine (also Jefferson's
daughter); and to Wesley McGrevis? (sic, McGuire) children by his wife Margaret (a third daughter of
Jefferson's).
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Deskins serach 6 Jun 2001, submitted by
k(lowe@prodigy.net.
Jefferson Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was
born about 1809 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Polly Gent abt 1842 (sic 1831) in
Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 307B, Family #1265.
Listed as Polly Deskins, age 39, born in VA, in household of husband,
Jefferson Deskins.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 93.
Jefferson Deskins married Polly Gent on 22 Nov 1831.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Knob PO, taken on 24 Jul 1860, Page 825, Family #947.
Listed as Polly Deskins, age 50, born in VA, in household of husband, Jefferson Deskins.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 160; Will Book 5, page 422.
Mary Deskins; will probated Jan 1884; devises property to: grand-daughters Margaret Jane Stephenson,
Mary C. Stephenson and Virginia Stephenson; to Thomas Blankenship; and to heirs of Margaret McGuire
(her former daughter), wife of Wesley McGuire.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 307B, Family #1265.
Listed as Lydia Deskins, age 7, born in VA, in household of father,
Jefferson Deskins.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Daniel Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327
Harvey Deskins, son of Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was born in
1815 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Jane Gent.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 307A, Family #1262.
Listed as Harvey Deskins, age 35, born in VA, head of household.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 129.
Harvey Deskins married Jane Gent on 15 Aug 1845.
4. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 5, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Harvey Deskins married Jane Jent on 15 Aug 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William Henkel.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Daniel Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327
Harvey Deskins, son of Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins, was born in
1815 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Jane Gent about 1838 (sic 1845).
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 307A, Family #1262.
Listed as Jane Deskins, age 35, born in VA, in household of husband,
Harvey Deskins.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 129.
Harvey Deskins married Jane Gent on 15 Aug 1845.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville Township, Tazewell Court House PO, taken on 14
Jul 1870, Page 380B, Family #386.
Listed as Jane Deskins, age 50, born in VA, head of household.
5. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 5, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Harvey Deskins married Jane Jent on 15 Aug 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William Henkel.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 307A, Family #1262.
Listed as Mary Deskins, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
Harvey Deskins.
This Mary's birth preceeds the marriage of Harvey and Jane in 1845. She is
probably a child of a former marriage by either Harvey or Jane.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 307B, Family #1262.
Listed as Rebecca J. Deskins, age 5 months, born in VA, in household of
father, Harvey Deskins.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville Township, Tazewell Court House PO, taken on 14
Jul 1870, Page 380B, Family #386.
Listed as Rebecca J. Deskins, age 20, born in VA, in household of mother, Jane Ghent Deskins.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 304A, Family #1219,
taken 25 Sep 1850.
Listed as B. Deskins, age 34, born in VA, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
"Berdine Deskins, my father, married Margaret Maxwell, July 14, 1840..."
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 113.
Berdine Deskins married Margaret Maxwell on 16 Jul 1840.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 1 Aug 1860, page 164, Family #1135.
Listed as Birdine Deskins, age 43, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 304A, Family #1219,
taken 25 Sep 1850.
Listed as Margaret Deskins, age 30, born in VA, in household of husband,
Berdine Deskins.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
"Berdine Deskins, my father, married Margaret Maxwell, July 14, 1840..."
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 113.
Berdine Deskins married Margaret Maxwell on 16 Jul 1840.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 1 Aug 1860, page 164, Family #1135.
Listed as Margaret Deskins, age 41, born in VA, in household of husband,
Birdine Deskins.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
George Washington Deskins was born on 8 Apr 1841; drowned in Clinch River at
age 2.
2. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
George Washington Deskins drowned at age 2.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
Stephen Rush Deskins was born on 22 Apr 1843; wounded on 6 Aug 1864, missing
in action.
2. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
Same account of Stephen Rush Deskins.
3. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 304A, Family #1219,
taken 25 Sep 1850.
Listed as Stephen Deskins, age 7, born in VA, in household of father,
Berdine Deskins.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 1 Aug 1860, page 164, Family #1135.
Listed as Stephen Deskins, age 17, born in VA, in household of father,
Birdine Deskins.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 304A, Family #1219,
taken 25 Sep 1850.
Listed as Sarah Deskins, age 2, born in VA, in household of father,
Berdine Deskins.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
"Berdine Deskins, my father, married Margaret Maxwell, July 14, 1840..."
"Sarah E. was born on 10 Mar 1847"
3. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
Sarah E. Deskins married Alexander R. Smith on 23 Nov 1871 at Yazo, MS.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 1 Aug 1860, page 164, Family #1135.
Listed as Sarah E. Deskins, age 12, born in VA, in household of father,
Birdine Deskins.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
John Whitten Deskins was born on 28 Apr 1855.
2. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
John Whitten married Ada (____) abt 1877 in Buchanan Co, VA
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 1 Aug 1860, page 164, Family #1135.
Listed as John W. Deskins, age 5, born in VA, in household of father,
Birdine Deskins.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
George Washington Deskins married Wyrinda Rader in 1844; moved to MO later
in life and died there in 1887.
2. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
George Washington Deskins married Wyrinda Rader on 11 Jul 1844 in Tazewell
Co, VA.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 123.
George W. Deskins married Wyrinda Rader on 11 Jul 1844.
4. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 263A, Family #652,
taken 11 Aug 1850.
Listed as George W. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, head of household.
5. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as George W. Deskins, age 48, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 372.
Account written by Mary Ann Fields, daughter of Berdine and Margaret Maxwell
Deskins, at age 73 in 1919.
George Washington Deskins married Wyrinda Rader in 1844; moved to MO later
in life and died there in 1887.
2. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
George Washington Deskins married Wyrinda Rader on 11 Jul 1844 in Tazewell
Co, VA.
3. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 263A, Family #652,
taken 11 Aug 1850.
Listed as Wyrinda Deskins, age 27, born in VA, in household of husband,
George W. Deskins.
4. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 123.
George W. Deskins married Wyrinda Rader on 11 Jul 1844.
5. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as Wyrinda Deskins, age 46, born in VA, in household of husband,
George W. Deskins.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 263A, Family #652,
taken 11 Aug 1850.
Listed as Dudley P. Deskins, age 3, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 263A, Family #652,
taken 11 Aug 1850.
Listed as Harvey Deskins, age 1, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as Harvey Deskins, age 20, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
Nancy P. Deskins was born in 1854 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as Nannie P. Deskins, age 16, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
George W. Deskins was born in 1857 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as George W. Deskins, age 13, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
Letitia Deskins was born in 1859 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as Latitha L. Deskins, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
Eliza W. Deskins was born in 1861 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as Eliza W. Deskins, age 9, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
Samuel J. Deskins was born in 1864 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as Samuel J. Deskins, age 6, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Berdine Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by The Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Newton, UT 84327.
William R. Deskins was born in 1868 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as William R. Deskins, age 2, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 17 Jul 1850, Page 228B, Family # 188.
Listed as John H. Owens, age 8, born in VA, in household of grandfather, Jonathan Peery.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as John H. Owens, age 28, born in VA, in household of father-in-law,
George W. Deskins, with wife, Mary E. Deskins Owens, and son, James R. Owens,
age 1.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 33.
John H. Owens married Mary E. Deskins on 23 Nov 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 110.
James Owens married Margaret Peery on 16 Dec 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA.
5. Ibid, page 284.
Will of Jonathan Peery; probated in Jun 1852; devises property to his wife (unnamed);
his son, Richard; his daughters, Jane, Margaret and Catherine; his grandson, John Henry Owens,
son of deceased daughter, Margaret.
5. "Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915", Family Tree Maker, CD #4.
Mary E. Deskins married John H. Owens on 23 Nov 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
6. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1865 transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John H. Owens, age 23, born in Pike Co, KY, son of James and Margaret Owens, married on 29 Nov 1865
Mary E. Deskins, age 20 yr, 6 mon, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of G.W. and Myrinda Owens. Married
by P.J. Lockhart.
1. 1850 Census Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, page 263A, Family #652,
taken 11 Aug 1850.
Listed as Mary E. Deskins, age 5, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as Mary E. Owens, age 25, born in VA, in household of father,
George W. Deskins, with husband, John H. Owens, and son, James R. Owens, age 1.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 33.
John H. Owens married Mary E. Deskins on 23 Nov 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. "Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915", Family Tree Maker, CD #4.
Mary E. Deskins married John H. Owens on 23 Nov 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1865 transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John H. Owens, age 23, born in Pike Co, KY, son of James and Margaret Owens, married on 29 Nov 1865
Mary E. Deskins, age 20 yr, 6 mon, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of G.W. and Myrinda Owens. Married
by P.J. Lockhart.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Tazewell Court House
P.O., taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page 359B, Family #116.
Listed as James R. Owens, age 1, born in VA, in household of grandfather,
George Deskins, with parents, John H. and Mary E. Deskins Owens.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 277B, Family #852.
Listed as Munsy Deskins, age 31, born in VA, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 105.
Muncy Deskins married Rachel Ratliff on 1 Aug 1837.
3. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Samuel Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by Harold Daniel Richardson, Rt 1, Box 357, Swords Creek, VA 24649-9731.
Samuel Muncy Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins,
was born in 1819; died in 1889 at Marvin, Buchanan Co, VA; married Rachel
Ratliff, daughter of Richard and Lydia B. Ratliff, on 1 Aug 1837 in Tazewell
Co, VA.
4. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 7 Jun 1880, Page 334B,
Family #49.
Listed as Muncey Deskins, age 66, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 277B, Family #852.
Listed as Rachel Deskins, age 29, born in VA, in household of husband,
Samuel M. Deskins.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 105.
Muncy Deskins married Rachel Ratliff on 1 Aug 1837.
3. FamilySearch.com LDS Web Site, Samuel Deskins search, 6 Jun 2001, submitted
by Harold Daniel Richardson, Rt 1, Box 357, Swords Creek, VA 24649-9731.
Samuel Muncy Deskins, son of Richard Daniel and Margaret Francisco Deskins,
was born in 1819; died in 1889 at Marvin, Buchanan Co, VA; married Rachel
Ratliff, daughter of Richard and Lydia B. Ratliff, on 1 Aug 1837 in Tazewell
Co, VA.
Rachel was born abt 1820; died on 5 Aug 1896 at Marvin, Buchanan Co, VA.
This reference goes on to state that Richard and Lydia were married on 2 Jul
1833; therefore, Rachel, born in 1821, could not be of this marriage.
4. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 7 Jun 1880, Page 334B,
Family #49.
Listed as Rachel Deskins, age 58, born in VA,in household of husband, Samuel Muncey Deskins.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 277B, Family #852.
Listed as Louisa Deskins, age 10, born in VA, in household of father,
Samuel M. Deskins.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 277B, Family #852.
Listed as John Deskins, age 4, born in VA, in household of father,
Samuel M. Deskins.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 7/8 Jun 1880, Page 335B,
Family #66.
Listed as John Deskins, age 34, born in VA, farmer, head of household.