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     David Burgess London was born on 16 January 1847, son of James B. London and Mary E. Hampton, in Kentucky.²

     David, 24, married Susan M. Bennett, 23, on 23 January 1871 in Ohio County, Kentucky. E) as of 25 Nov 2020.^3,4

     David Burgess London died on 10 June 1924 at age 77 in Henderson County, Kentucky,² and was buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky.⁵

     David E. London was born on 26 March 1818, son of Martin London and Nancy R. Eades, in Virginia.^2,3

     David E. London, 22, married Nancy Ann Stephens on 9 May 1840 in Austin County, Texas.^2,4

     David E. London died on 17 August 1880 at age 62³ and was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Rhea Mills, Collin County, Texas.³

     Effie London was born circa 1863, daughter of David E. London and Nancy Ann Stephens, in Texas.¹

     Effie London was born on 17 January 1872, daughter of John A. London and Paulina Shelton Turner, in Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky.^1,2

     Effie married William Lee Ragland circa 1902.²

     Effie Ragland died on 27 February 1943 at age 71 in Logan County, Kentucky,² and was buried in Ragland Cemetery, Logan County, Kentucky.³

     On 4 March 1943, Effie London Ragland's obituary was published:
     Death of Mrs. Ragland
     Mrs. Effie London Ragland passed away at her home on the Bowling Green Road Saturday morning after only a few days illness. Mrs. Ragland was born January 17, 1872, near Morgantown, In Butler County. She was united in marriage to the late William Lee Ragland 41 years ago. They moved to Logan County more than 25 years ago. She was laid to rest in the family lot near her home beside her husband.

     She is survied by one daugher, Mrs. G. W. Oakes; one grandchild and three sisters: Mrs. Ida Dial, Oakland, Ky; Mrs. J. A. Flowers, Morgantown, Ky; Mrs. Ewing Smith, Franklin. Pallbearers were Buy Thurmond, Joe Stevenson, Robert Taylor, Alvin Dial Earl Johnson, Roy Oakes.²

     Effie L. London was born in November 1893, daughter of Willis London and Nannie Belle Fraser, in Kentucky.¹

     Elizabeth London was born between 1776 and 1794, daughter of James London Jr. and Mary Turner.³

     Elizabeth and Stark Whittington obtained a marriage bond on 3 August 1801 in Amherst County, Virginia, with Security provided by Jno. London, Saml. Garland, Susannah London, with Jas. London (either her father or her brother) as witness.⁴

     On 15 June 1820, she is named Eliz. Whittington in her father's will of this date.²

     In 1830, I cannot find her listed as head of household in this census.

     Elizabeth London was born circa 1876, daughter of James Martin London and Sarah J. Spencer, in Texas.¹

     Elizabeth K. London was born in January 1870, daughter of John A. London and Paulina Shelton Turner, in Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky.^1,2,3

     Elizabeth, 17, married Septembus Louis Taylor, 30, on 1 September 1887 in Butler County, Kentucky.⁴

     Elizabeth K. Taylor died in 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California,⁵ and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.⁵

     Ellen London was born in August 1872, daughter of Napoleon Winfield London and Arena Sweatt, in Kentucky.²

     Ellen London, 16, married Joseph B. Hester on 1 February 1889 in Butler County, Kentucky.³

     Emily London was born circa 1861, daughter of James B. London and Mary E. Hampton, in Kentucky.¹

     I haven't found anything further on her as of 19 May 2021.

     Etha London was born on 17 January 1872, daughter of John A. London and Paulina Shelton Turner, in Kentucky.^1,2
     She was also known as Ethie.³

     Ethie married John Ambers Flowers. I cannot find a marriage record anywhere on Ancestry of FamilySearch as of 1 Jun 2021.⁴

     On 4 March 1943, Effie London Ragland's obituary was published:
     Death of Mrs. Ragland
     Mrs. Effie London Ragland passed away at her home on the Bowling Green Road Saturday morning after only a few days illness. Mrs. Ragland was born January 17, 1872, near Morgantown, In Butler County. She was united in marriage to the late William Lee Ragland 41 years ago. They moved to Logan County more than 25 years ago. She was laid to rest in the family lot near her home beside her husband.

     She is survied by one daugher, Mrs. G. W. Oakes; one grandchild and three sisters: Mrs. Ida Dial, Oakland, Ky; Mrs. J. A. Flowers, Morgantown, Ky; Mrs. Ewing Smith, Franklin. Pallbearers were Buy Thurmond, Joe Stevenson, Robert Taylor, Alvin Dial Earl Johnson, Roy Oakes.⁵

     Etha Flowers died on 21 March 1955 at age 83⁶ and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky.⁶

     Finis London was born on 12 September 1874, son of Napoleon Winfield London and Arena Sweatt, in Butler County, Kentucky.²

     Finis London, 28, married Mona B. Cox on 1 October 1902 in Simpson County, Kentucky.⁴

     Finis London married Mary Emma Downey. I cannot find a marriage record for them anywhere on FamilySearch or Ancestry as of 16 Apr 2017.²

     Finis London died on 23 July 1948 at age 73 in Warren County, Kentucky,² and was buried in Greenlawn and Shady Rest Cemetery, Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky.²

     Frances London was born in November 1891, daughter of Willis London and Nannie Belle Fraser, in Kentucky.¹
     She was also known as Rena F.²

     Frances E. London was born circa 1847, daughter of Henry B. London and Louisa E. W. London, in Kentucky.¹

     Franklin London was born circa 1868, son of David E. London and Nancy Ann Stephens, in Texas.¹

     French London was born on 15 May 1868, daughter of Napoleon Winfield London and Arena Sweatt, in Kentucky.²

     French London died on 13 October 1894 at age 26 in Kentucky,² and was buried in Tyree London Cemetery, Turnertown, Butler County, Kentucky.²

     George Albert London was born on 30 March 1855, son of James B. London and Mary E. Hampton, in Butler County, Kentucky.^1,4
     He also is reported to have been born on 25 March 1854 in Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky.⁵

     George, 25, married Caledonia Abbott on 10 November 1880 in Butler County, Kentucky.⁶

     George Albert London died on 20 February 1930 at age 74 in Grover Township, Wayne County, Illinois,³ and was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.⁵

     George W. London was born in November 1889, son of Willis London and Nannie Belle Fraser, in Kentucky.¹

     George Y. London was born on 11 March 1870, son of James Martin London and Sarah J. Spencer, in Texas.^1,2

     George Y. London died on 7 November 1916 at age 46 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas,² and was buried in Ridgeview West Memorial Park, Frisco, Collin County, Texas.²

     Henry London was born circa 1873, son of James Martin London and Sarah J. Spencer, in Texas.¹

     Henry B. London was born circa 1819 in Kentucky.¹

     Henry B. London and Louisa E. W. London were married on 28 March 1846 at Butler County, Kentucky, The groom was of age and the bride was of age which was sworn to by James B. London.²

     Henry B. London married Louisa E. W. London, daughter of Martin London and Nancy R. Eades, on 1 April 1846 in Butler County, Kentucky.²

     It's possible that this is the Henry R. London, born 28 Jan 1819, died 10 May 1869 and buried in Tyree London Cemetery, Turnertown, Butler County, Kentucky.³

     Ida Novina London was born in 1868, daughter of John A. London and Paulina Shelton Turner, in Kentucky.^2,3

     Ida married Robert L. Dial, 41, on 13 May 1910. He was listed as widowed in the 1910 census so his married to Ida had to have occurred after that. I cannot find a marriage record for them anywhere as of 1 Jun 2021.^3,4

     On 4 March 1943, Effie London Ragland's obituary was published:
     Death of Mrs. Ragland
     Mrs. Effie London Ragland passed away at her home on the Bowling Green Road Saturday morning after only a few days illness. Mrs. Ragland was born January 17, 1872, near Morgantown, In Butler County. She was united in marriage to the late William Lee Ragland 41 years ago. They moved to Logan County more than 25 years ago. She was laid to rest in the family lot near her home beside her husband.

     She is survied by one daugher, Mrs. G. W. Oakes; one grandchild and three sisters: Mrs. Ida Dial, Oakland, Ky; Mrs. J. A. Flowers, Morgantown, Ky; Mrs. Ewing Smith, Franklin. Pallbearers were Buy Thurmond, Joe Stevenson, Robert Taylor, Alvin Dial Earl Johnson, Roy Oakes.⁵

     Ida Novina Dial died in 1950³ and was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Logan County, Kentucky.³

     Irvine Lee London was born circa 1790, son of Larkin London and Mary Dillard.³

     Irvine and Sally London obtained a marriage bond on 15 December 1821 in Amherst County, Virginia, with security provided by Thomas Knight and Lucenda Knight as witness. Irvine was Sally's first cousin.^4,5

     James London, father of the bride, gave consent to the marriage on 15 December 1821 at Amherst County, Virginia.⁵

     I cannot find anything further about them as of 19 May 2021.

     James London was born before 1782, son of James London Jr. and Mary Turner.¹

     On 15 June 1820, he is named one of the executors of the will of his father of this date.²

     James London left a will dated on 15 August 1835 in Amherst County, Virginia. James London names his brother, Martin London; his nephews, Jas. S. (or L.) Whittington and Lewis Gregory.²

     James London died before 11 November 1835.
     Find A Grave does not have a burial listing for him as of 3 Feb 2019.²

     His estate was probated on 11 November 1835 in Amherst County, Virginia.²

     James London married (--?--) Dillon. I absolutely cannot find a marriage record for them on FamilySearch or Ancestry as of 26 Nov 2020.¹

     In June 1747, and 1748, he had 250 acres surveyed in Albemarle County. After 1761 the land was in Amherst County.²

     In 1748, he was living in Albemarle County, Virginia Colony.³

     In 1763, he purchased 400 acres on the north side of James River and on both sides of Tooker's Creek. James Dillard, Jesse Evans, Moses London and Chas. Perrow witnessed the deed.³

     James London died before 27 July 1782. Based on an entry "James London Jr. is to provide for Elizabeth Miller 27 Jul 1782."⁴

     James London was born circa August 1849, son of Henry B. London and Louisa E. W. London, in Kentucky.¹

     James B. London was born circa 1822, son of Martin London and Nancy R. Eades, in Tennessee.²

     James married Mary E. Hampton on 5 February 1846 in Butler County, Kentucky. The groom was of age (which doesn't agree with his census information) and the female received consent from her father to marry.^2,3

     James registered for the draft on 1 July 1863 at Ohio County, Kentucky. He was 42 years of age and a Farmer.⁴

     James London Jr. was born circa 1740, son of James London and (--?--) Dillon, in Albemarle County, Virginia Colony, because he is listed as 45 or older in the 1810 census. In truth, all one can safely say he that he was born before 1765.^4,5

     James married Mary Turner, daughter of Terisha Turner and Sarah (--?--), circa 1768.^6,4,7

     In 1768, he bought 461 acres on the branches of Porrage (or Perrage) Creek at Amherst County, Virginia Colony.^8,9

     On 2 April 1782, at the court continued and held for Amherst County at the Court house Agreeable to an act of Assembly for Adjusting claims for property Impressed or taken for publick Service: for 43 1/2 lbs. bacon Feb. Militia £1-12-5.¹⁰

     On 27 July 1782, James fell heir to his father's responsibility to provide for Elizabeth Miller, leading one to assume his father was deceased by this date.¹¹

     On 4 July 1785, at the Court held for Amherst County, James London made a claim for 92.5 lbs. of bacon for the Amherst Militia when guarding prisoners on their march through this country, £3-9-4.¹²

     On 30 December 1795, Henry Turner and co-executor, Elizabeth Stovall, of George Stovall's estate, sold to Sackville King of Campbell County, 44 acres for £50 on both sides of Stovall. The land was bounded by that of Wm. Galt; Stephen Ham; and where Stovall's mill formerly stood. Witnesses were: Wm. London; Jas. London; and Jas. Turner, Jr (I think I've identified him correctly) in Amherst County, Virginia.¹³

     On 22 August 1805, James London Jr., father of the bride, witnessed the marriage bond of Lewis Gregory and Nancy London at Amherst County, Virginia, with John London as security and Martin London as witness.^14,15

     On 9 October 1811, he was deposed in a lawsuit in which he stated he was 71 years old at the time and that he had lived in Albemarle near the land under dispute since his infancy.¹⁶

     Jas. London, father of the bride, consented to the marriage of Susannah London and Obediah Henderson on 3 January 1820 at Amherst County, Virginia.¹⁷

     James London Jr. left a will dated on 15 June 1820 in Amherst County, Virginia. Witnesses to his will were: Henry Turner, Wm. Turner, Stephen B. Turner and Nancy Turner.

     In the name of God, Amen, I James London, of the county of Am-
herst Va. being weak of body but of perfect mind and memory, that
be given unto God, calling into mind the mortality of my body and
knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and
constitute this my last will and testement. That is to say, prin-
cipally and first of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hands
of Almighty God, that gave it to me and that my body to be buried
in a Christian burial at the descretion of my executors and as to-
uching my wordly estate, where with it hath pleased God to bless
me with, I give and demise and dispose of the same in the following
manner and for. Viz:
1st --- I give and bequeath unto my son, William's heirs; the sum of
     twenty Dollars; my son, Wm., having recieved the sum of one
     hundred and seventy pounds in his life time. Eighty pounds,
apart there of was received on the 3rd day of July 1806 and
     a release given in full by my son, Wm. London, to me.
2nd--- I give and bequeath unto my son, John forty pounds at the
     death of his mother, he having received to the amount of
     one hundred and sixty pounds heretofore.
3rd--- I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Susannah Henderson, one
     negro man by name of Peter, One cow and bed, which she has in
     possession and one girl by name of Eliza when she pleases to
     take her for which property she is to allow seven hundred and
     ninty dollars.
4th--- I give and bequeath unto my son Martin London, thirty five
     pounds in property heretofore given to him.
5th--- I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Polley Gregory, one
     fifth of my estate at the death of her mother, after her bro-
     thers parts are paid off, after deducting the four hundred
     dollars. I have given here-to-fore, Polley's part I wish my '
     executors to keep in their hand for her use and for her to
     receive and make use of it as she thinks proper.
6th--- I give and bequeath unto my daughter Salley London, one negro
     man of Winston, and a small girl, by name of Salley. It is my
     will that Salley shall remain on the land where on I now live
     and enjoy equal benefit until the death of her mother provided
     she does not marry, if she takes Salley(Negro) she is to allow
     seven hundred and fifty dollars.
7th--- I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Elizabeth Whittmgton
     one fifth part of my estate after her brothers parts are paid
     off, after deducting 80 lbs for property I have already given
     here-to-fore.
8th--- I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Nancy Grigray five
     dollars and no more in any manner or way whatever.
9th---I give and bequeath unto my daughter Lucinda Knight, one negro
     woman by name of Caroline and one fifth part of my estate after
     her brothers parts are paid off and for more fully explaining
     my will, that there shall be no disputing among my children
     after my decease. I wish the executors to pay all my just
     debts and my sons parts are paid off as soon as convenient,
     then all my lands and goods equally divided among my five daug-
     hters, Namely; Salley, Polly, Elizabeth, Lucinda after deducting
     what I have singly mentioned, that I have given them hereto-
     fore. Only Lucinda is to have her woman, Caroline, gratis,
     over and above her other sisters, and I do hereby utterly re-
     voke, make void and disannull all and every other will and
     testament here to fore made by me, and do hereby appoint my
     beloved friends Charles Munday, Reqr; Col. James Dillard
     and my son James London, my execxutors in this my last
will and testament.

In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and twenty.
                         (signed) James London

Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of Henry Tur-
ner, William Turner (jr) Stephen B. Turner and Nancy B. Turner.

     Be it known unto all men by these present, that I, James
London have made and declared by my last will and testament in writ-
ing, bearing date the fifteenth day of June, one thousand and eight
hundred and twenty. I, the said James London by the present codicil
and bequeath my two grand daughters, Harriet and Harrieann Gregory,
daughters of my daughter Nancy Gregory, the sum of three hundred
dollars each to be paid to each of them at the death of their grand-
mother to be paid by my witness, my hand and seal this 17th day of
June in the year of our Lord, one thousand and eight hundred and twenty (1829)
                         (signed)     James London.¹⁸

     James London Jr., father of the bride, consented to the marriage of Sally London and Irvine Lee London on 15 December 1821 at Amherst County, Virginia.¹⁹

     James London Jr. died before 15 October 1827 in Amherst County, Virginia.
     Find A Grave does not have a burial listing for him as of 23 Jan 2019.^20,18

     His estate was probated on 15 October 1827 in Amherst County, Virginia. The last will and testament of James London, deceased was presented in court and proved by the oath of Henry Turner, William Turner (jr) Stephen B. Turner, three subscribing witnesses.

     On the 19th of November, James London, the Executor, named in his father's will came into Court and qualified as well as entering into and acknowledging a bond in the sumof $6,000 with Charles Munday and Thomas Murcheson, his securities. Certificate for obtaining probate was thereby granted him.¹⁸

     James London Jr.'s estate was inventoried on 24 December 1827 and filed in the amount of $21,411.87 1/2 (worth $434,272.60 in 2013 dollars).²¹

     James Martin London was born on 20 May 1843, son of David E. London and Nancy Ann Stephens.³
     He also is reported to have been born circa 1842 in Texas. All his census enumerations states he was born in Texas.¹

     He performed his Military Service by serving in Company K, 16th Texas Cavalry Regiment during the Civil War. He spent six months with a hospital wagon train, was crippled and sent home. He rejoined the 16th Regiment until the end of the war.²

     James, 24, married Sarah J. Spencer, 18, on 19 February 1868 in Collin County, Texas.^4,5

     James Martin London died on 11 May 1903 at age 59 in Tarrant County, Texas,² and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.²

     James Martin London was born on 30 November 1883, son of James Martin London and Sarah J. Spencer, in Texas.¹

     James, 18, married Maggie Jane Cawood, 18, on 7 August 1902 in Denton County, Texas.²

     James married Velma P. Cook between 1 April 1913 and 1916 after his first wife died and before his last son was born. I cannot find a marriage record for them as of 22 May 2021.¹

     James Martin London died on 22 February 1952 at age 68 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas,¹ and was buried in Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹