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Sarah Jane Herndon

Sarah was born in 1804. Sarah's father was Reuben Herndon and her mother was Hannah Long. Her paternal grandparents were Joseph Herndon and Polly Elliott. She had nine brothers and a sister, named Joseph, George, Jesse, Elliott, Elisha, Moses, Aaron, David, Reuben and Anna. She was the fourth youngest of the eleven children. She died at the age of 59 on July 17th, 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

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- Judy Merricks
  Does any one have any information pertaining to the Birth and Marriage(s) of John "Wesley" Powell? From what I can find he was possibly born around 1800-1816. I think from what I can find he may have been married twice. 1st to Sarah Jane Herndon d/o Ruben Herndon and Hannah Long Herndon on Dec. 20, 1824. 2ndly to Eliza Jane Gauldin d/o of Samuel H.Gaulden and Cathen Gaulden on November 9, 1954. Can anyone confirm this? The reason I think he may have been married twice is the number of children I have found in records at the Chatham Courthouse and on Family Search. Com, also family story tells that his wife was killed (shot)as she stepped in front of her son to protect him. I think this must have been Sarah Jane Herndon. Another puzzling thing is who is his parents/mother. I thought it was Elizabeth, Nancy has been mentioned in the family. Also, how do I go about looking up this "killing". I have been told by family members that someone served time.
  
  Amy Hughes
  John W Powell is my 4th great grandfather. According to my records, Sarah Jane Herndon Powell died on July 17, 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. I haven't heard anything about the "killing". But if my records are correct, maybe the date of death will help you out.
  If you would like to share information, email me at: hughesamyd@hotmail.com
  Hope to hear from you,
  Amy