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Author: jwms442_1
Surnames: Weer / Weir / Ware / Newland / Davis / Thompson / Ferguson
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I can't be certain of Polly Ferguson relationship to the other Furgusons in White Co.
area. Joseph H.Thompson was b. in Harrsion Co., WV (created 1n 1784 by division of
Monongalia Co.) He was an early settler (1829) in White Co.,IN and sold land to John Davis
who m. MaryElizabeth "Isabella" Newland. In the 1835 deed John Davis is
introduced as, "John Davis of the County of Hardy in Virginia". It is probable
the Thompson family was acquainted with the Davis family who lived in a part of Monongalia
Co., VA (now Taylor Co., WV) near present day Grafton. I surmise John may have met Mary
Newland while he was in Hardy Co. Mary Newland is thought to be related to Marcus Newland
who m. Catherine Weir d/o Joheph Weer and sister of Margaret Weir Newland, wife of John
Newland. Mary apparently named her sons Joseph WARE Davis & Isaac MASON Davis after
her Weir ancestors.
Joseph R. Williams
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