John Marshall Family

Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon, Washington

John Marshall
b. 30 May 1808 [in Kentucky according to daughters, Ruthy & Sarahana census, 1880; Elias says TN]
d. February 1845 Greene Co., MO
(some census give his birth place as Kentucky)

m. Elizabeth Potter 11 Apr 1830 Montgomery Co., Ill.
b. 22 Apr1813 Overton Co., Tennessee
d. Aft 1880
married by her brother, Thomas Potter
her father: Wm. S. Potter
her mother: Ruth Mackey

her 2nd marriage to: John Popejoy 7 Oct 1846 Greene Co., MO
b. about 1825
d. apparently before 1850

his father: unknown
his mother: Sara Marshall
Children with Elizabeth Potter
"Reverend" Elias M. Marshall
(Union Army veteran)
b. 12 Oct 1831 Montgomery, IL* d. 5 Mar 1891 Joplin, MO m. Rebecca Sutherland
(sister of Melvina Sutherland)
dau. Samuel Sutherland and "Peggy" Copple
Sarahanna Marshall
(had ten children)
b. 28 Apr 1833 Polk, MO* d. 31 Jan 1919 London, OR m. Keithley Bailes
(Quaker Minister)(b 29 Oct 1829 Jackson, IN d. 17 May 1915 Ellensburg, WA)
William Jasper Marshall
b. 23 Apr 1835 Polk Co., MO* d. 17 Jan 1922 Crawford, MO m. Elizabeth Stewart (married by Keithly Bailes on 16 Sep 1858, Springfield, Greene Co.,  MO)
(Mar.Bk.B,p.155)
James Newton Marshall
(Union Army veteran)
b. 22 June 1837 Polk Co., MO* d. 14 Oct 1889 Newton Co., MO m. Melvina Sutherland
(sister of Rebecca Sutherland)
dau. Samuel Sutherland and "Peggy" Copple
Ruthy Jane Marshall b. 7 Nov 1838 Polk Co., MO* d. 1915 in Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri m. William S. Bagby
19 SEP 1855 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO (Mar.Bk.A,p.49)(d. bef 1870)
2m Jackson Simpson abt 1870
Martha Emeline Marshall b. 8 Jan 1841 Polk Co., MO* d. m.
John Wesley Marshall
(Union Army veteran)
b. 5 Sept 1843
Greene Co., MO*
d. 13 Nov 1904
Tacoma, WA
m. Sarah Elizabeth Gower 1867

*The birth records from Shirley Marshall Scholtz's Aunt Hazel Marshall's family bible.
 See the actual bible record here.

We have little idea who the father of John Marshall may be. According to Sue Keller, "He seems to simply appear out of thin air in Montgomery County, Illinois." We have no real idea where he may have been before that and are hopeful that we can find enough documentation to make a connection to the John Marshall family of Virginia. It is theorized that this family is the root of most of the Marshalls in the colonies during the time of the War of Independence. Please let us know if you have information on this family.

1830, April 11 - John Marshall marries Elizabeth Potter, daughter of William Potter in Montogomery County, Illinois. They were married in one record by Elizabeth's brother Thomas Potter. It was Elizabeth's uncle who was a Rev. Thomas Potter that is a more likely candidate. Elizabeth's oldest brother Thomas becomes a sheriff.

John Marshall is listed in Montgomery Co., Illinois as being a household of 1 male 20-30 and 1 female 15-20. He is listed on the census between Thomas Potter Jr, who is 20-30, wife 20-30, with two children; and James Potter, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 10-15, 1 male under 5, oldest female is 30-40, 2 females 30-40, 2 females 10-15, 2 females 5 -10. On other side of Thomas Potter Jr. lives Thomas Potter Sr. who is listed as 1 male 70 - 80 and 1 female 50 - 60. Three houses from Thomas Potter Sr. lives William Potter (father of Elizabeth Potter Marshall). He is 40-50 years old, his wife is 50 - 60 years, 2 males 15 -20, 3 males 10 -15 and 1 female 10 -15 are still at home.
             [US Census, Illinois, Montgomery Co., photo # 025]

1830-40 - John Marshall purchased land on the southern border of Dallas County on the Greene County line Missouri.

1840 - John Marshall is in the census of Polk County, Missouri with 1 male under 5, 2 males 5 -10, 1 male 20-30; 1 female under 5, 1 famle 10-15 and 1 female 20-30. William and Benjamin Potter are his neighbors in Polk County. Thomas Popejoy is living nearby in what eventually becomes Dallas County. [US Census, Polk County, Missouri.]

1843, April 10 - "John Marshall of Polk County Missouri" files a land patent on Public Lands for "the South East quarter of the South East quarter of Section Thirty-three, in Township Thirty-two of Range Twenty West; in the District of Lands subject to sale at Springfield Missouri, cantaining Forty Acres, "certificate #1503  [records of the US Bureau of Land Management. Accession # MO5160_.312,

1844, Sept 10 - "John Marshall, of Polk County, Missouri" files a land patent on Public Lands sale, for "the south east quarter of the quarter of Section thirty four of township twenty, west, in the District subject of sale at Springfield, Missiouri, containing forty acres." #3210
                                        [records of the US Bureau of Land Management. Accession # MO5190_.083]
On the same exact date.

1844, Sept 10 - "John Marshall, of Greene County, Missouri" files a land patent on Public Lands sale, for "the East half of lot number seven of northwest fractional quarter of Section four in township twenty nine, of range twenty, in the district of lands subject to sale at Springfield, Missouri, containing fifty four acres, and ninety six hundredths of an acre. "#4613
                                        [records of the US Bureau of Land Management. Accession # MO5210_.099]

We believe that these two John Marshalls are father and son. This last patent to John Marshall of Greene Co.  is also in the same section filed by "Thomas Potter, Senior, of Greene County, Missouri" listed as "The East half of the South West quarter, of Section four in Township twenty-nine, of Range twenty in the district lands subject to sales at Springfield, Missouri, containing eighty acres." This patent was also filed on the same date Sept 10, 1844. doc. #4609 [BLM records, Accession #MO5210_.095]

There are many other land patents for Thomas Potter Senior on Sept 10, 1844, several in apparent partnership with someone else.  Its unknown at this time whether Thomas is acting as holding the property for a loan or if he is amassing the land holdings for himself. 

"Thomas Potter Junior of Greene County Missouri" also files claim to One Hundred and Thirty Seven Acres, on the same date but in an adjoining section #5 of Township twenty-nine. doc. #4129  [records of the US Bureau of Land Management. Accession # MO5200_.267]

1845, January - Only three months after filing for the land patents, the entire Marshall family became ill. Dr. Joseph Perham was paid for a visit to the children in January of 1845. One daughter had another visit on the 29 of January. On the 31st of January John Marshall received a visit. Col. Potter apparently sends some medicine to John's son on February 13th. Elizabeth herself receives the doctor on the 7th and 8th of February. John never recovers from the illness which to date is still a mystery.

  Elizabeth Potter Marshall Popejoy



1846 - Elizabeth Potter Marshall remarries to John Popejoy. John Popejoy 7 Oct 1846 Greene Co., MO
 [Mar. bk. A, page 147]

Elizabeth Popejoy (remarried widow of John Marshall), as the eldest surviving heir, becomes the administrator of the estate of her father, William S. Potter. Over about a seven year period she has to get the signature of all the heirs to the estate for the sale of the property. This lengthy set of documents connects the Marshall, Potter, and Bailes families and lays out the relationships. Shortly after the last documents are signed and heirs have received their payment the entire clan picks up roots and moves to Kansas.
[Greene County Will Book A:92]


1850 US Census, Missouri, Green Co., Jackson Township. p384 - Elizabeth Marshall has remarried to John Popejoy in 1846 but is widowed before this census.
John Marshall bible record copy is difficult to read but reconfirms the birthdates above. Here is the transcription of the record.

See the actual bible record here.

Religious zealousness seems to be prevelent in, at least, the younger members of this family. Elias Marshall eventually becomes a reverend and Sarahana's husband Keithly Bailes becomes a well minister and frontier preacher in eastern Washington and Oregon. There is a good deal of history developed on Keithly Bailes and his travel with Sarahana by ox drawn wagon on the Oregon trail to Washington territory.

1858 - W. J. Marshall marries to Elizabeth Stewart, both of Missouri, at Springfield, Missouri by Keithly Bales (sic) witnesses were Josiah Stewart and R. J. Dunn. [photocopy in the records of Cheryl Christenson]

1860 - US Census, Jackson Twp, Greene Co., Missouri.  M653  Roll: 621  Page: 67
Rachel Potter             52 f                               farming           /$800                 NC.
Andrew   "                19 m                                                                               MO
Thomas    "               17m                                                                                MO
Mary         "              14 f                                                                                 MO
Lewis        "              11 m                                                                               MO
     (next door)
Benj Potter                27 m                           farmer      $3400/500                  MO
Martha   "                  27 f                                                                                VA
Nancy    "                   5 f                                                                                 MO
Leticia    "                   3 f                                                                                 MO
      (next door)
Elizabeth Popejoy   47  f                            farming      $1400 / 500              Tenn
John Marshall           16 m                                                                                MO
Lucretia        "           13 f                                                                                 MO
Layfayette    "           11 m                                                                               MO
      (next door)
William Marshall     25 m                       farmer/ laborer         / 200                MO
Elizabeth    "              17 f                                                                                 MO

Missouri, Newton Co., Jackson Twp. page 160
James N. Marshall      22  m                     farmer                                              MO
Melvina D      "           25  f                                                                               Indiana
Martha           "             3   f                                                                               MO


1860, Oct 1st - Elias M. Marshall files for a land patent in "the south west quarter of the south west quarter, of section twenty five, in township twenty seven, of range thirty one, in the district of lands subject to sale in Springfield, Missouri. containing forty acres." #28752 [records of US Bureau of Land Management]

No Date listed - William J. Marshall enlisted in Company C. Missouri 8th Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. [Compiled Military Service Records.

1862, January 26 - Elias M. Marshall was in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas from 1861. Here he enlisted during the Civil War in the Company L, Kansas 6th Regiment, Calvary Regiment of the Union Army.  He has a rank as private at the time of enlistment 3 March 1862  His three brothers - Elias, James, and Washington Popejoy Marshall also enlisted. He is mustered out on 12th Feb 1863 at Springfield, MO. [Union Civil War Service records, Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas]

1862, May 1 - James H. Marshall(according to the record) was in Twin Springs, Kansas. Here he enlisted during the Civil War in the Company L, Kansas 6th Regiment, Calvary Regiment of the Union Army.  He has a rank as private at the time of enlistment 7 March 1862  The four brothers - Elias, James, John and Washington Popejoy Marshall also enlisted. He is mustered out on 18th July 1865 at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas. [Union Civil War Service records, Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas]

1863, December 14 - John Marshall was in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas from 1861. Here he enlisted during the Civil War in the Company L, Kansas 6th Regiment, Calvary Regiment of the Union Army.  He has a rank as sergeant at the time of enlistment on 14 Dec. 1863.  His three brothers - Elias, James, and Washington Popejoy Marshall also enlisted. He is mustered out on 18th July 1865 at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas. (We're still a little confused as to how John would have qualified as a sergeant). [Union Civil War Service records, Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas]

1864, Jan 2 - James H. Marshall(according to the record) was in Twin Springs, Kansas. Here he enlisted during the Civil War in the Company L, Kansas 6th Regiment, Calvary Regiment of Union Army.  He has a rank as a corporal at the time of enlistment 4 March 1864  The four brothers - Elias, James, John and Washington Popejoy Marshall also enlisted. He is mustered out on 18th July 1865 at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas. [Union Civil War Service records, Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas]

1866, Dec 5th - Pernetta P. Gower marries Washington Popejoy in Fort Scott, Kansas. The document states that the ceremony was performed by J. E. M. Marshall, the elder, reverend of the Christian Church. The Popejoys, Marshall and Gower are very interconnected. He also marries his brother John W. Marshall to Elizabeth Gower.

1870- US Census, Missouri, Newton Co., Marion Twp. page 416.
Marshall, Newton J        32    m  w       Farmer                       Missouri
"             , Malvina         35    f    w        Keeping house          Indiana
"             , Mittie  Q        13    f    w                                         Missouri
"             , Margaret E.     9    f    w                                          Missouri
"             , Steven  D.        8   m  w                                          Kansas
"             , Samuel A.        5   m  w                                          Kansas
"             , Amos               4   m  w                                          Missouri
"             , Dora  J.        9/12   f   w                                          Missouri
Right      , Amanda         15    f   w                                          Missouri

1880- US Census, Missouri, Bourbon Co., Scott township.  p. 19. Elizabeth is living with her daughter, Ruthy, here.  Ruthy has remarried Jackson Simpson and merged families. 
Simpson, Jackson    w m  39                                 farmer                             Michigan   Ohio      Ohio
"             , Ruthy      w  f   41        wife                  keeping house                 Missouri    Kent.     Penn.
"             ,  Orin        w  m  10       son                    at home                          Kansas       Mich     Missouri
"             ,  Alma       w  f    6        daughter                                                   Kansas       Mich     Missouri
"             ,  Guy         w  m  7/12     son                                                         Kansas       Mich      Missouri
Bagby,  Chester        w  m  24        step-son            farm laborer                  Missouri     Vir         Missouri
Popejoy, Elizabeth    w  f   67       mother-in-law   no occupation                Tennessee  Tenn       Tenn
Harbing, Binty          w  m   5       nephew                                                    Kansas       Mo         Mo



Keithley Bailes page on NW Churches web site
sources:

Marshall Family Index

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