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     Bennett Posey was born on Friday, 8 June 1731 Charles Co., MD. He married Elizabeth Hobart in 1756 at Charles Co., MD. Bennett Posey died on June 1762.

     Elizabeth Hobart married Bennett Posey, son of Benjamin Posey and Patience Bateman, in 1756 at Charles Co., MD. Elizabeth Hobart died on 1774.

     Benjamin Posey was born on May 1734.

     Uzzian Posey was born on Wednesday, 9 January 1737 Charles Co., MD. He married Catherine Skinner in March 1778 at Charles Co., MD. Uzzian Posey died on 1801 Charles Co., MD.

     Catherine Skinner married Uzzian Posey, son of Benjamin Posey and Patience Bateman, in March 1778 at Charles Co., MD.

     Rhodum Posey was born on Saturday, 4 April 1739 Charles Co., MD.

     Charity Posey married (?) Adams. Charity Posey was born on Sunday, 2 June 1743 Charles Co., MD.

     (?) Adams married Charity Posey, daughter of Benjamin Posey and Patience Bateman.

     Allison Posey was born on Friday, 4 September 1744 Charles Co., MD. He married Mary Kent, daughter of Robert Kent and Mary (?). Allison Posey appeared in the census of 1779 (8 white soles, 1 dwelling, 1 other building). He left a will on 7 August 1785 at Halifax Co., VA, as follows: ".. being sick & week of body...". To my loving wife Mary Posey my whole estate consisting of negroes, horses, cattle & all my stock, household furniture, the tract of land & plantation whereon we now live & evey part of my estate that I at present enjoy or possess (excepting a negro by named Harry) unto my sd wife during her natural life or widowhood & at her marriage or decease it is to be divided as follows: to my son Harrison Posey one negro by named Harry to him & his heirs forever, & whereas I have at present three negro women who perhaps may have children to make the rest of my childrens esatate equivalent with my son Harrison in respect of the negro boy bequeathed him. I desire the rest of children may have an estate equal to my said mentioned son provided my afores'd wenches breed sufficient & if their estate comes equal to his when they come of age. I desire my whole estate may be divided between my children hereafter anmed Viz.t, Alexander, Jesse, Benjamin, Molley Easley, Rebecca, Nancy, Harrison & Robert to them & their heirs forever. If my sd wife should marry or decease before my children come of age my negroes are to be hired out & the money arising be used for the bringing up & educating my children. If any of the children die without heir their part to be equally divided between the living children. To my eldest son Alexander Posey my whole set of Smiths tools & desire he may be improv'd by some skilful mechanic capable of teaching & instructing him in the art of a silversmith if he chooses.Written 7 Aug 1785 and returned 19 Jan 1786 Wit/ William Powell, Bedford Davenport, Mary Kent [CI:128:?3:CI]. He died on 1786 Halifax Co., VA.

     Mary Kent married Allison Posey, son of Benjamin Posey and Patience Bateman.

     Jesse Posey was born on 1770. He married Susanna Wood on 29 September 1798. Jesse Posey died on 1810 Halifax Co., VA.

     Susanna Wood married Jesse Posey, son of Allison Posey and Mary Kent, on 29 September 1798.

     Benjamin Posey was born circa 1772. He married Susanna Easley on 12 December 1793.¹ Benjamin Posey died circa 1810.

     Susanna Easley married Benjamin Posey, son of Allison Posey and Mary Kent, on 12 December 1793.¹

     Molly Posey married (?) Easley.¹ Molly Posey was born circa 1774.

     (?) Easley married Molly Posey, daughter of Allison Posey and Mary Kent.¹

     Rebecca Posey was born circa 1776. She married Obadiah Thomas on 30 December 1794.¹

     Obadiah Thomas married Rebecca Posey, daughter of Allison Posey and Mary Kent, on 30 December 1794.¹

     Robert Posey married Margaret (?). Robert Posey was born circa 1782. He married Jensey Farmer on 16 April 1804.¹

     Jensey Farmer married Robert Posey, son of Allison Posey and Mary Kent, on 16 April 1804.¹

     Nancy Posey was born circa 1778.

      Sarah Gulliford was also known as Sally Gulliford. She married Thomas Posey, son of Alexander Posey and Martha (?), on 28 September 1830 at TN.¹ Sarah Gulliford died on say 1860 Not listed in 1860 census.

     Delia Venelie Johnson was born on Tuesday, 2 July 1878 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She married Charles Hampton Posey, son of John A. Posey and Lettitia A. Welborn, in 1897. Delia Venelie Johnson appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Charles Hampton Posey. Delia Venelie Johnson died on Thursday, 14 June 1945 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 66. She was buried in Hazel Creek Church Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Bessie E. Posey was born on Sunday, 5 November 1876 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of John A. Posey; 170/170, farmer, age 32. Bessie E. Posey married Philander Pearl Stuart, son of Burrell Spears Stuart Rev. and Mary Susan Carver, on 26 November 1896 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.¹ Bessie E. Posey appeared in the census of 1900 (Lving with family of Burrel S. Stuart.) in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She married 2nd, Ezra P. Howerton on 28 November 1904 in Muhlenberg Co., KY.² Bessie E. Posey died on Friday, 2 May 1958 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 81.³ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Philander Pearl Stuart was born on Monday, 5 November 1877 in Muhlenberg Co., KY.¹ He married Bessie E. Posey, daughter of John A. Posey and Lettitia A. Welborn, on 26 November 1896 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.² Philander Pearl Stuart died on Saturday, 24 April 1897 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 19.¹ He was buried in Hazel Creek Church Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Ezra P. Howerton was born on Friday, 27 April 1883 Ohio Co., KY.² He married 2nd, Bessie E. Posey, daughter of John A. Posey and Lettitia A. Welborn, on 28 November 1904 in Muhlenberg Co., KY.³ Ezra P. Howerton died on Saturday, 27 July 1974 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 91. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Cecil W. Posey was born on Friday, 12 December 1879 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of John A. Posey; 170/170, farmer, age 32. Cecil W. Posey married Julia Hardison on 8 October 1899 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.² Cecil W. Posey appeared in the census of 1900 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of John A. Posey. Cecil W. Posey appeared in the census of 1920 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. He died on Thursday, 18 July 1957 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 77. He was buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     Julia Hardison was buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY. She was born on October 1881 KY. She married Cecil W. Posey, son of John A. Posey and Lettitia A. Welborn, on 8 October 1899 at in Muhlenberg Co., KY.¹ Julia Hardison appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Cecil W. Posey. Julia Hardison appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Cecil W. Posey. Julia Hardison died on Saturday, 7 February 1948 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 66.

     Ermine Jane Posey was born on Thursday, 8 January 1891 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John A. Posey. Ermine Jane Posey married William Ernest Baugh, son of George Robert Baugh and Mary Susan Lyons, on 18 October 1913 at Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY. Ermine Jane Posey died on Thursday, 26 August 1976 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 85. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.

     William Ernest Baugh was born on Tuesday, 3 March 1891 Diamond Springs, Logan Co., KY. He married Ermine Jane Posey, daughter of John A. Posey and Lettitia A. Welborn, on 18 October 1913 at Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY. William Ernest Baugh died on Wednesday, 10 December 1958 in Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., KY, at age 67. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., KY.