I am searching for information on my elusive ancestor, Elizabeth "Betsy"
PAYN(E) GUDGEL, b. October 3, 1763 (maybe in PA or KY), d. December 2, 1823
Gibson Co., IN, buried Gudgel Family Cemetery, Owingsville, Gibson Co., IN.
Elizabeth is said to have been a widow with young children when she married
the second time to Andrew GUDGEL/GUDSHALL October 5, 1793 in Woodford Co.,
KY. The original marriage bond in Woodford Co. spells Elizabeth's name as
PAYN. Andrew and Elizabeth left KY about 1810 and settled in Indiana
Territory (later Knox Co., then Gibson Co.). He had children and so did she
and they all went to Indina together. There were 3 children born in KY of
this marriage also.
Questions:
Who was the PAYN(E) husband of her first marriage ? It is said her maiden
name was PAUL but I have not found any evidence to document that.
What became of her PAYN(E) children in Indiana?
Any leads or comments would be appreciated.
Linda GUDGEL FINNELL
Woodford Co., KY