James Porter Bullock (1829 – 1888)

“In studying the lineage of the Bullock  family we find that they are of English stock and southern associations.  As early as 1830 Thomas ans Agnes (Ware) Bullock (the latter of Scotch-Welsh descent)”  (The Wares migrated from England to Ireland … Continue reading →

Mary Belle Scott Uda (1846 -1936) Or the Scott-Uda Aerial Ladder

Mary Belle was the daughter of  Dr. Henry Harrison Scott and Elizabeth M Wilkinson.  Her father was named after President Henry Harrison, because of his father’s relationship to the President, and the Harrison family. Mary Belle was probably born in … Continue reading →

Did You Know Howard Huges Had A Branch On The Ware Tree?

As Judy was was leaving town again for the holiday, she sent me on another quest for information.   This time the search was easier and just as interesting.  I traced to path she out-lined for me and this is … Continue reading →

The Tragic Death of Solomon P. Sharp Nov. 7, 1825

Some of you may may know this story, particularly those who live in Kentucky, because of the incident being referred to as the “Kentucky Tragedy.”  I, however, was unaware and in a conversation with Judy C. Ware the other day, … Continue reading →

James Richardson (1816 – )

This biography is taken directly from Biographical Sketches of Christian Co., KY, edited by Perrin in 1884. “James Richardson was born March 4, 1816 in Caswell Co., NC.  His father, was born in Halifax Co., VA and there reared and … Continue reading →

Susannah Harrison, First Wife of William Ware

A few years ago I met Kathleen Dawson on another site.  She is descended from Susannah Harrison.  I challenged her regarding Susannah Harrison, being the wife of William Ware, because my research had indicated Susannah Payne.  After much research on … Continue reading →

Col. John Singleton Mosby Connection to the Wares

While doing some research on the children of James Ware/ Agnes Todd  for my friend, Judy Ware, I followed my great-great-great-great grandfather John Ware/Ann Harrison forward.  I discovered  their daughter, Jane, sister to William Ware/Susannah Payne was the grandmother of … Continue reading →