John Ivie was born in Jan 12, 1796. His father, Franklin Ivie grew up in Scotland and immigrated to America in the early days. The War of 1812 was going on when John turned 18 and was drafted at Henry Co Court House, VA, as a private in the company commanded by Lieut. Benjamin Dyer in the 5th Regiment of Virginia Militia commanded by Col. George Hairston. John was honorably discharged at Peach Orchard Cantonment at Norfolk Virginia Jun 23, 1814.
He married Elizabeth Wells on Aug. 20, 1816. Elizabeth was born on Apr 14, 1798. She is the daughter of Sterling Wells, a tobacco farmer.
John took on the trade of carpenter and adhered to the practices of the Primative Baptist faith. A son was born to them before 1820, however there is no mention of him except in the census takers notes. If he died, then he's buried in Henry County, VA. In 1823, they had a son, Robert C. On Oct 30, 1826, Reuben Jackson was born. Shortly after Reuben was born, they packed up and moved to Mercer County, Kentucky. While in Mercer County, KY, Elizabeth had twins, Elizabeth P and Tabitha Jane in 1830. They then moved to Williamson County, Tennessee. While in TN, another daughter, Julia, was born on Nov 20, 1832. In 1835, they had their last child, John F. In Sept of 1848, Reuben marries Elizabeth Owens.
In 1850, they finally settled in Calloway County, Ky near Shiloh. On Jan. 2, 1851, John purchases 220 acres of land in Calloway Co, KY from John and Mary Gullick for $900. In May 1852, the first Bounty Land Warrant is made out to John Ivie for 40 acres in Shawneetown, IL. In Aug 1852, this warrant is assigned to Thomas F. Metcalf of Calloway Co, KY. On Oct 1, 1852, John purchases 40 acres in Calloway Co, KY from William, Claiburn, and Rebecca Wells for $50. In 1855, the second Bounty Land Warrant is made out to John Ivie for 120 acres in Winona, Minnesota Territory. In 1856, this warrant is assigned to Dan Baker.
During the American Civil War, both Reuben and John F served in the Confederate Army. Rueben saw action in Murfreesboro, Atlanta, Chicamauga, Rocky Face, and Peachtree Creek. In May 1865, Reuben's unit surrendered at Greensboro, NC.
On April 14, 1870, John writes his last Will and Testament where he subdivides all his land in Calloway Co, KY amongst his several children and wife.
In 1871, John applied for a war pension having served in the War of 1812. In Aug 1872, it was allowed at eight dollars per month. On Dec. 6, 1875, John passed away and was buried here. In 1878, Elizabeth applied for Widow's Pension. Her application was rejected because on July 11, 1879, Elizabeth passed away. She is buried here next to her husband. Also buried here are two of their children, Robert C. and Julia A.
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