Robert Cunningham was born in 1761 in Ireland and died Jul 15, 1828 around the age of 67.
His wife was Nancy (Agnes) Ross. She was born in Feb, 1757 in Ireland and died on Aug 5, 1841 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of Robert Ross.
According to the obituary of Robert's daughter Nancy, "when near two years old (or 1796) her parents emigrated to Ohio from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania."
Robert Cunningham moved into South Salem, Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio in 1806. In 1807, he owned a farm there on survey 8940. He and his wife were admitted to the South Salem Presbyterian Church on Aug 11, 1811. The history of that church (1801 to 1901) states that "His daughter was married to Mr. James Kerr, the father of Rev. Samuel C. Kerr and ancestor of other excellent people in the Pisgah church."
The 1820 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County Ohio, recorded on roll 92, page 311, reflects Robert Cunningham as head of household containing the following: one male aged 26 to 44, one male 45 or older (Robert was 70), one female aged 16 to 25, one female aged 26 to 44, and one female 45 or older (Agnes was 83). The household also contained two free colored males under 14.
Robert Cunningham wrote his will on June 1, 1821:
"In the name of God Amen. I Robert Cunningham of the State of Ohio Ross County and Buckskin Township being weak in body but of Sound Memory blessed be god Do this first Day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty one make and publish this my last Will and Testament in the Manour following viz
"first I leave to my Son Samuel Cunningham all the tract or parcel of Land I now live on Excepting one field known by the name of the Apple Orchard which I bequeath to My Daughter Rebecca Cunningham during her natural lifetim provided She Remains unmarried and, at her Decease or marrige the aforesaid field my Son Samuel Cunningham is to assess the same
"To also Bequeath to My said Daughter Rebecca Cunningham one house eighteen feet square also all the house furniture I Leave to My wife Nancy Cunningham and My Daughter Rebeca Cunningham to Dispose of as they think propper
"I Leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham half an acre of flax ground and if she has any little Hook to get the usage has the rest of the Hook on the place
"Also if at my wife Decease if my Son Samuel Cunningham would See Cause to Sell the place I now Enjoy he is to give my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham three hundred Dollers
"I Leave to my wife Nancy Cunningham the mansion house During her lifetime provided she remains unmarried also the one third abutting from the premisies
"I leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham the young Dun colt
"I leave to my grand-Daughter Catharine Cunningham the ? colt
"I leave to son Samuel Cunningham the Jack horse with all farming utensials
"I leave my wife the white mare besides I leave the wheat that is in the house for the use of my family that is Living here
"besides I leave Cows Sheep and hogs to be Disposed of as my wife Nancy Daughter Rebeca and Son Samuel Cunningham Sees Cause
"I leave to my son Jeremiah Cunningham one Doller
"Also I Leave to my Daughter Hannah Dean one Doller
"I leave to my Daughter Nancy Kerr one Doller
"Also I make and ordain my wife Nancy Cunningham Executrix and My friend John Wallace Esqr and Samuel Cunningham Executors of my will and trust for the intents and purposses therein Contained in witness whereof I Robert Cunningham set my hand and Seal the Day and year above written.
"Signed Sealed and Delivered Robert Cunningham
in the presence of us
John Wallace
James Wallace"
On Aug 2, 1829, the following document was filed:
"To the Honorable the judges of the Court of common pleas Ross county
"As to the Estate of Robert Cuningham Decd. wherein John Wallace is Executor of Said Decd. last's Will and testament dated June 1st 1821
"It appears there were neither Debts nor Cradets belonging to Said Deceast but what was recognized and inserted in the aforesaid Will, of course there was not a cent of money came into said Executors hands either by Sales or otherwise to settle or liquidate,
"Jeremiah Cuningham who lives in the State of Penn. and Hanah Dean who lives in a distant County in this State the Sum of One Doller each Bequeathed by sd. deceased is in the hands of Samuel Cuningham a ligiter and will pay the Same when legaly called on, the receipts of the Other has ? acomptances? then? lines?
"1829 August 2d. John Wallace Executor"
The 1840 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, recorded on roll 424, page 383, records Samuel Cunningham as head of household, neighbors to the Wallace and Hixson families. This household consisted of one male 50 to 59, one female 30 to 39, one female 50 to 59, and one female 80 to 89. This likely was Nancy, age 83.
He was apparently buried next to Agnes, but all that is left is an apparent footstone with the initials R C.
Robert Cunningham and his wife Nancy (Agnes) Ross had the following children:
i Jeremiah, b. ca. 1780, m. 1st, Martha Spencer ca. 1800; 2nd, Eleanor Bowers on Jul 7, 1807, d. Apr 24, 1839 at age 59
ii Rebecca, b. ca. 1781, unm. in 1821, d. Oct 9, 1851 at age 70
iii Margaret, b. ca. 1784, m. -- Hixon, d. Jan 17, 1808 at age 24
iv Samuel, b. Oct 1787, d. Jun 9, 1845
*v Nancy, b. Dec 27, 1798, m. James Elder Kerr, Sr. on Aug 6, 1816, d. Jan 14, 1881
vi Hannah, b. 1800, m. John Dean, d. Apr 19, 1828
vii Catherine, b. Sep 15, 1802, m. Alexander B. Grier on Mar 23, 1857, d. Jun 20, 1882
His wife was Nancy (Agnes) Ross. She was born in Feb, 1757 in Ireland and died on Aug 5, 1841 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of Robert Ross.
According to the obituary of Robert's daughter Nancy, "when near two years old (or 1796) her parents emigrated to Ohio from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania."
Robert Cunningham moved into South Salem, Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio in 1806. In 1807, he owned a farm there on survey 8940. He and his wife were admitted to the South Salem Presbyterian Church on Aug 11, 1811. The history of that church (1801 to 1901) states that "His daughter was married to Mr. James Kerr, the father of Rev. Samuel C. Kerr and ancestor of other excellent people in the Pisgah church."
The 1820 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County Ohio, recorded on roll 92, page 311, reflects Robert Cunningham as head of household containing the following: one male aged 26 to 44, one male 45 or older (Robert was 70), one female aged 16 to 25, one female aged 26 to 44, and one female 45 or older (Agnes was 83). The household also contained two free colored males under 14.
Robert Cunningham wrote his will on June 1, 1821:
"In the name of God Amen. I Robert Cunningham of the State of Ohio Ross County and Buckskin Township being weak in body but of Sound Memory blessed be god Do this first Day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty one make and publish this my last Will and Testament in the Manour following viz
"first I leave to my Son Samuel Cunningham all the tract or parcel of Land I now live on Excepting one field known by the name of the Apple Orchard which I bequeath to My Daughter Rebecca Cunningham during her natural lifetim provided She Remains unmarried and, at her Decease or marrige the aforesaid field my Son Samuel Cunningham is to assess the same
"To also Bequeath to My said Daughter Rebecca Cunningham one house eighteen feet square also all the house furniture I Leave to My wife Nancy Cunningham and My Daughter Rebeca Cunningham to Dispose of as they think propper
"I Leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham half an acre of flax ground and if she has any little Hook to get the usage has the rest of the Hook on the place
"Also if at my wife Decease if my Son Samuel Cunningham would See Cause to Sell the place I now Enjoy he is to give my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham three hundred Dollers
"I Leave to my wife Nancy Cunningham the mansion house During her lifetime provided she remains unmarried also the one third abutting from the premisies
"I leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham the young Dun colt
"I leave to my grand-Daughter Catharine Cunningham the ? colt
"I leave to son Samuel Cunningham the Jack horse with all farming utensials
"I leave my wife the white mare besides I leave the wheat that is in the house for the use of my family that is Living here
"besides I leave Cows Sheep and hogs to be Disposed of as my wife Nancy Daughter Rebeca and Son Samuel Cunningham Sees Cause
"I leave to my son Jeremiah Cunningham one Doller
"Also I Leave to my Daughter Hannah Dean one Doller
"I leave to my Daughter Nancy Kerr one Doller
"Also I make and ordain my wife Nancy Cunningham Executrix and My friend John Wallace Esqr and Samuel Cunningham Executors of my will and trust for the intents and purposses therein Contained in witness whereof I Robert Cunningham set my hand and Seal the Day and year above written.
"Signed Sealed and Delivered Robert Cunningham
in the presence of us
John Wallace
James Wallace"
On Aug 2, 1829, the following document was filed:
"To the Honorable the judges of the Court of common pleas Ross county
"As to the Estate of Robert Cuningham Decd. wherein John Wallace is Executor of Said Decd. last's Will and testament dated June 1st 1821
"It appears there were neither Debts nor Cradets belonging to Said Deceast but what was recognized and inserted in the aforesaid Will, of course there was not a cent of money came into said Executors hands either by Sales or otherwise to settle or liquidate,
"Jeremiah Cuningham who lives in the State of Penn. and Hanah Dean who lives in a distant County in this State the Sum of One Doller each Bequeathed by sd. deceased is in the hands of Samuel Cuningham a ligiter and will pay the Same when legaly called on, the receipts of the Other has ? acomptances? then? lines?
"1829 August 2d. John Wallace Executor"
The 1840 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, recorded on roll 424, page 383, records Samuel Cunningham as head of household, neighbors to the Wallace and Hixson families. This household consisted of one male 50 to 59, one female 30 to 39, one female 50 to 59, and one female 80 to 89. This likely was Nancy, age 83.
He was apparently buried next to Agnes, but all that is left is an apparent footstone with the initials R C.
Robert Cunningham and his wife Nancy (Agnes) Ross had the following children:
i Jeremiah, b. ca. 1780, m. 1st, Martha Spencer ca. 1800; 2nd, Eleanor Bowers on Jul 7, 1807, d. Apr 24, 1839 at age 59
ii Rebecca, b. ca. 1781, unm. in 1821, d. Oct 9, 1851 at age 70
iii Margaret, b. ca. 1784, m. -- Hixon, d. Jan 17, 1808 at age 24
iv Samuel, b. Oct 1787, d. Jun 9, 1845
*v Nancy, b. Dec 27, 1798, m. James Elder Kerr, Sr. on Aug 6, 1816, d. Jan 14, 1881
vi Hannah, b. 1800, m. John Dean, d. Apr 19, 1828
vii Catherine, b. Sep 15, 1802, m. Alexander B. Grier on Mar 23, 1857, d. Jun 20, 1882
Robert Cunningham was born in 1761 in Ireland and died Jul 15, 1828 around the age of 67.
His wife was Nancy (Agnes) Ross. She was born in Feb, 1757 in Ireland and died on Aug 5, 1841 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of Robert Ross.
According to the obituary of Robert's daughter Nancy, "when near two years old (or 1796) her parents emigrated to Ohio from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania."
Robert Cunningham moved into South Salem, Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio in 1806. In 1807, he owned a farm there on survey 8940. He and his wife were admitted to the South Salem Presbyterian Church on Aug 11, 1811. The history of that church (1801 to 1901) states that "His daughter was married to Mr. James Kerr, the father of Rev. Samuel C. Kerr and ancestor of other excellent people in the Pisgah church."
The 1820 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County Ohio, recorded on roll 92, page 311, reflects Robert Cunningham as head of household containing the following: one male aged 26 to 44, one male 45 or older (Robert was 70), one female aged 16 to 25, one female aged 26 to 44, and one female 45 or older (Agnes was 83). The household also contained two free colored males under 14.
Robert Cunningham wrote his will on June 1, 1821:
"In the name of God Amen. I Robert Cunningham of the State of Ohio Ross County and Buckskin Township being weak in body but of Sound Memory blessed be god Do this first Day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty one make and publish this my last Will and Testament in the Manour following viz
"first I leave to my Son Samuel Cunningham all the tract or parcel of Land I now live on Excepting one field known by the name of the Apple Orchard which I bequeath to My Daughter Rebecca Cunningham during her natural lifetim provided She Remains unmarried and, at her Decease or marrige the aforesaid field my Son Samuel Cunningham is to assess the same
"To also Bequeath to My said Daughter Rebecca Cunningham one house eighteen feet square also all the house furniture I Leave to My wife Nancy Cunningham and My Daughter Rebeca Cunningham to Dispose of as they think propper
"I Leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham half an acre of flax ground and if she has any little Hook to get the usage has the rest of the Hook on the place
"Also if at my wife Decease if my Son Samuel Cunningham would See Cause to Sell the place I now Enjoy he is to give my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham three hundred Dollers
"I Leave to my wife Nancy Cunningham the mansion house During her lifetime provided she remains unmarried also the one third abutting from the premisies
"I leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham the young Dun colt
"I leave to my grand-Daughter Catharine Cunningham the ? colt
"I leave to son Samuel Cunningham the Jack horse with all farming utensials
"I leave my wife the white mare besides I leave the wheat that is in the house for the use of my family that is Living here
"besides I leave Cows Sheep and hogs to be Disposed of as my wife Nancy Daughter Rebeca and Son Samuel Cunningham Sees Cause
"I leave to my son Jeremiah Cunningham one Doller
"Also I Leave to my Daughter Hannah Dean one Doller
"I leave to my Daughter Nancy Kerr one Doller
"Also I make and ordain my wife Nancy Cunningham Executrix and My friend John Wallace Esqr and Samuel Cunningham Executors of my will and trust for the intents and purposses therein Contained in witness whereof I Robert Cunningham set my hand and Seal the Day and year above written.
"Signed Sealed and Delivered Robert Cunningham
in the presence of us
John Wallace
James Wallace"
On Aug 2, 1829, the following document was filed:
"To the Honorable the judges of the Court of common pleas Ross county
"As to the Estate of Robert Cuningham Decd. wherein John Wallace is Executor of Said Decd. last's Will and testament dated June 1st 1821
"It appears there were neither Debts nor Cradets belonging to Said Deceast but what was recognized and inserted in the aforesaid Will, of course there was not a cent of money came into said Executors hands either by Sales or otherwise to settle or liquidate,
"Jeremiah Cuningham who lives in the State of Penn. and Hanah Dean who lives in a distant County in this State the Sum of One Doller each Bequeathed by sd. deceased is in the hands of Samuel Cuningham a ligiter and will pay the Same when legaly called on, the receipts of the Other has ? acomptances? then? lines?
"1829 August 2d. John Wallace Executor"
The 1840 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, recorded on roll 424, page 383, records Samuel Cunningham as head of household, neighbors to the Wallace and Hixson families. This household consisted of one male 50 to 59, one female 30 to 39, one female 50 to 59, and one female 80 to 89. This likely was Nancy, age 83.
He was apparently buried next to Agnes, but all that is left is an apparent footstone with the initials R C.
Robert Cunningham and his wife Nancy (Agnes) Ross had the following children:
i Jeremiah, b. ca. 1780, m. 1st, Martha Spencer ca. 1800; 2nd, Eleanor Bowers on Jul 7, 1807, d. Apr 24, 1839 at age 59
ii Rebecca, b. ca. 1781, unm. in 1821, d. Oct 9, 1851 at age 70
iii Margaret, b. ca. 1784, m. -- Hixon, d. Jan 17, 1808 at age 24
iv Samuel, b. Oct 1787, d. Jun 9, 1845
*v Nancy, b. Dec 27, 1798, m. James Elder Kerr, Sr. on Aug 6, 1816, d. Jan 14, 1881
vi Hannah, b. 1800, m. John Dean, d. Apr 19, 1828
vii Catherine, b. Sep 15, 1802, m. Alexander B. Grier on Mar 23, 1857, d. Jun 20, 1882
His wife was Nancy (Agnes) Ross. She was born in Feb, 1757 in Ireland and died on Aug 5, 1841 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of Robert Ross.
According to the obituary of Robert's daughter Nancy, "when near two years old (or 1796) her parents emigrated to Ohio from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania."
Robert Cunningham moved into South Salem, Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio in 1806. In 1807, he owned a farm there on survey 8940. He and his wife were admitted to the South Salem Presbyterian Church on Aug 11, 1811. The history of that church (1801 to 1901) states that "His daughter was married to Mr. James Kerr, the father of Rev. Samuel C. Kerr and ancestor of other excellent people in the Pisgah church."
The 1820 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County Ohio, recorded on roll 92, page 311, reflects Robert Cunningham as head of household containing the following: one male aged 26 to 44, one male 45 or older (Robert was 70), one female aged 16 to 25, one female aged 26 to 44, and one female 45 or older (Agnes was 83). The household also contained two free colored males under 14.
Robert Cunningham wrote his will on June 1, 1821:
"In the name of God Amen. I Robert Cunningham of the State of Ohio Ross County and Buckskin Township being weak in body but of Sound Memory blessed be god Do this first Day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty one make and publish this my last Will and Testament in the Manour following viz
"first I leave to my Son Samuel Cunningham all the tract or parcel of Land I now live on Excepting one field known by the name of the Apple Orchard which I bequeath to My Daughter Rebecca Cunningham during her natural lifetim provided She Remains unmarried and, at her Decease or marrige the aforesaid field my Son Samuel Cunningham is to assess the same
"To also Bequeath to My said Daughter Rebecca Cunningham one house eighteen feet square also all the house furniture I Leave to My wife Nancy Cunningham and My Daughter Rebeca Cunningham to Dispose of as they think propper
"I Leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham half an acre of flax ground and if she has any little Hook to get the usage has the rest of the Hook on the place
"Also if at my wife Decease if my Son Samuel Cunningham would See Cause to Sell the place I now Enjoy he is to give my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham three hundred Dollers
"I Leave to my wife Nancy Cunningham the mansion house During her lifetime provided she remains unmarried also the one third abutting from the premisies
"I leave to my Daughter Rebeca Cunningham the young Dun colt
"I leave to my grand-Daughter Catharine Cunningham the ? colt
"I leave to son Samuel Cunningham the Jack horse with all farming utensials
"I leave my wife the white mare besides I leave the wheat that is in the house for the use of my family that is Living here
"besides I leave Cows Sheep and hogs to be Disposed of as my wife Nancy Daughter Rebeca and Son Samuel Cunningham Sees Cause
"I leave to my son Jeremiah Cunningham one Doller
"Also I Leave to my Daughter Hannah Dean one Doller
"I leave to my Daughter Nancy Kerr one Doller
"Also I make and ordain my wife Nancy Cunningham Executrix and My friend John Wallace Esqr and Samuel Cunningham Executors of my will and trust for the intents and purposses therein Contained in witness whereof I Robert Cunningham set my hand and Seal the Day and year above written.
"Signed Sealed and Delivered Robert Cunningham
in the presence of us
John Wallace
James Wallace"
On Aug 2, 1829, the following document was filed:
"To the Honorable the judges of the Court of common pleas Ross county
"As to the Estate of Robert Cuningham Decd. wherein John Wallace is Executor of Said Decd. last's Will and testament dated June 1st 1821
"It appears there were neither Debts nor Cradets belonging to Said Deceast but what was recognized and inserted in the aforesaid Will, of course there was not a cent of money came into said Executors hands either by Sales or otherwise to settle or liquidate,
"Jeremiah Cuningham who lives in the State of Penn. and Hanah Dean who lives in a distant County in this State the Sum of One Doller each Bequeathed by sd. deceased is in the hands of Samuel Cuningham a ligiter and will pay the Same when legaly called on, the receipts of the Other has ? acomptances? then? lines?
"1829 August 2d. John Wallace Executor"
The 1840 Census for Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio, recorded on roll 424, page 383, records Samuel Cunningham as head of household, neighbors to the Wallace and Hixson families. This household consisted of one male 50 to 59, one female 30 to 39, one female 50 to 59, and one female 80 to 89. This likely was Nancy, age 83.
He was apparently buried next to Agnes, but all that is left is an apparent footstone with the initials R C.
Robert Cunningham and his wife Nancy (Agnes) Ross had the following children:
i Jeremiah, b. ca. 1780, m. 1st, Martha Spencer ca. 1800; 2nd, Eleanor Bowers on Jul 7, 1807, d. Apr 24, 1839 at age 59
ii Rebecca, b. ca. 1781, unm. in 1821, d. Oct 9, 1851 at age 70
iii Margaret, b. ca. 1784, m. -- Hixon, d. Jan 17, 1808 at age 24
iv Samuel, b. Oct 1787, d. Jun 9, 1845
*v Nancy, b. Dec 27, 1798, m. James Elder Kerr, Sr. on Aug 6, 1816, d. Jan 14, 1881
vi Hannah, b. 1800, m. John Dean, d. Apr 19, 1828
vii Catherine, b. Sep 15, 1802, m. Alexander B. Grier on Mar 23, 1857, d. Jun 20, 1882
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R. C. on an apparent footstone next to Robert Cunningham's widow's stone.
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