John Langford

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Jordan Langford was born in Albemarle County Virginia and made his way west with the rest of the new country. He live in Sumner County Tennessee until 1836 when he moved his family to Benton County Missouri. They along with the Mitcheners, Blacks and Bailey families settled along Turkey Creek just south of the county seat of Warsaw.

Jordan's parents were: Jonathan Langford 1760–1827 Susanna Epperson 1770–1866

Jordan & siblings: Jordon Langford 1779–1861 Susannah Langford 1786–1866 Jonathan Jr Langford 1787–1868 Elizabeth Langford 1816–1870 Lucy Langford Martha Patty Langford Nancy Langford Sarah Langford Thompson Langford

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The marriage license for Jordan Langford and Mildred Thurman was issued on in Albermarle Co, VA on October 3, 1804. They were married on October 25th.

Their children were: Sidney N Langford 1805–1856 Nimrod Langford 1808– Cynthia Ann Langford 1811–1896 Painey Langford 1813–1857 Susan Emeline Langford 1815–1881 Mary D Langford 1818– William Thurman Langford 1820–1878 Mildred P Langford 1823–1870 Sarah Henderson Langford 1826– Elizabeth Francis Langford 1829–1913

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August 7, 1820 Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN Jordon Langford Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15 - 1 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 - 3 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 - 2 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 - 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture - 2 Free White Persons - Under 16 - 6 Free White Persons - Over 25 - 2 Total Free White Persons - 8 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other - 8

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They were in Benton Co, MO by 1840.

In 1840 Alexander, Benton Co, MO Jurdon Lankford Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 - 1 Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 - 2 Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59 - 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture - 2 Free White Persons - Under 20 - 4 Total Free White Persons - 6 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves - 6

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On September 4, 1850, Jordon & Mildred Langford, ages 70 & 60 owned a farm in Fristoe, Benton Co, MO. Their land was valued at $240. He self-farmed to support them.

They lived on a farm adjacent to Mildred's brother, Elisha Thurman, and his wife, Margaret. Mildred and Jordan's son, William & his wife, Sarah L., ages 29 & 23, lived on the other side of Elisha's farm.

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Jordan Langford Issue Date 1 Aug 1849 Acres 80 Meridian 5th PM State Missouri County Benton Township 39-N Range 22-W Section 1 Accession Number MO1570__.443 Metes and Bounds No Land Office Clinton Canceled No US Reservations No Mineral Reservations No Authority April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566) Document Number 28002

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Name Jordan Langford Issue Date 1 Jun 1859 Acres 40 Meridian 5th PM State Missouri County Benton Township 39-N Range 22-W Section 1 Accession Number MO2040__.080 Metes and Bounds No Land Office Warsaw Canceled No US Reservations No Mineral Reservations No Authority April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566) Document Number 54829

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On June 20, 1860, Jourden & Mildren Lankford, age 81 & 71, lived in Township 39 Range 22, Benton Co, MO. The post office was in Warsaw.

They were living with their daughter, Cynthia Ann (shown as Syntha) & her husband, John Mitchner, ages 50 & 49, & their children: Thomas Mitchner 17 Martha Mitchner 15 Susan Mitchner 10 Franklin Mills 12

John, a farmer, owned a farm & personal estate valued at $1200 & $846.

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Family records indicate that Jordan died on August 31, 1861. Mildred died in 1866 as her stone indicates. That they buried along with several of their family, 3 miles north of Fristoe on land of Hollis Smith Station owned in 1970 by Homer Campbell, half mile due north of present building site.

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∼Jordan's parents were: Jonathan Langford 1760–1827 Susanna Epperson 1770–1866

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Jordan & siblings: John Jordon Langford 1779–1861 Susannah Langford 1786–1866 Jonathan Jr Langford 1787–1868 Elizabeth Langford 1816–1870 Lucy Langford Martha Patty Langford Nancy Langford Sarah Langford Thompson Langford

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The marriage license for Jordan Langford and Mildred Thurman was issued on in Albermarle Co, VA on October 3, 1804. They were married on October 25th.

Their children were: Sidney N Langford 1805–1856 Nimrod Langford 1808– Cynthia Ann Langford 1811–1896 Painey Langford 1813–1857 Susan Emeline Langford 1815–1881 Mary D Langford 1818– William Thurman Langford 1820–1878 Mildred P Langford 1823–1870 Sarah Henderson Langford 1826– Elizabeth Francis Langford 1829–1913

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August 7, 1820 Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN Jordon Langford Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15 - 1 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 - 3 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 - 2 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 - 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture - 2 Free White Persons - Under 16 - 6 Free White Persons - Over 25 - 2 Total Free White Persons - 8 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other - 8

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Court records indicate that Johnathan probably died sometime in the fall of 1827.

Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983 Jonathan Langford, Senr Probate Place Scott, Virginia, USA Inferred Death Place Virginia, USA Item Description Wills, Vol 1-4, 1816-1860

In the name of God Amen, I Jonathan Langford of the County of Scott and State of Virginia, being weak in body, but of sound mind and memory, knowing that it is appointed for man once to die; and being desirous to dispose of such worldly goods as it has pleased God to help me with, I do hereby make my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say:

1st It is my will and desire, that all my just debt be paid as soon after my decease, as circumstances will reasonably admit of.

2ndly In addition to one horse, saddle, & bridle of the value of one hundred dollars, which I gave to each of my sons Jordan and Thompson Langford when they left me, I hereby bequeath to each of my said sons Jordan & Thompson the further sum of one dollar.

In addition to one bed & furniture, and one cow, which I gave to each of my daughters Sarah, Betsy, Nancy, Lucy & Susannah when they left me, I hereby bequeath unto each of my said daughters or to their legal representatives the further sum of one dollar; and, in addition to one bed and furniture, which I have already given to my daughter Patsey, I hereby bequeath unto my said daughter Patsey one half of my household and kitching furniture, at the decease of her mother, (or at my own decease) in case I survive her mother;

3rdly After the payment of my debts and the several legacies above mention: For and in consideration of Minister your services which my son Jonathan Langford, hath already tendered me since he arrived at age, for which he has received but little compensation (except I gave support) and, on condition of his continuing to live with, maintain and take good care of myself and his mother, during our natural lives. I hereby bequeath to my said son Jonathan Langford the residue of my estate both real and personal, to be by him his hereto executors, and ? fully and freely enjoyed, forever.

And, Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my said son, Jonathan Langford, executor of my last will and testament, hereby evoking every other will and testament by me heretofore made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this fourth day of Jan and domine 1827. Jordan Langford Signed and acknowledged in presence of us: Joseph M. McMinn William Hams David Winiger

Virginia Virginia Court continues and held for Scott County the 10th of October 1827 The last will and testament of Jonathan Langford, since deceased, was exhibited in court and proven by the oath of William Hams and David Winiger subscribing witnesses thereto said ordered to be recorded. John Scallantin

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Sometime after the death of Jordan's father he and other family members left VA, and traveled by wagon from to TN and on to MO by 1840. Here they settled in the untamed wilderness of Benton County.

In 1840 Alexander, Benton Co, MO Jurdon Lankford Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 - 1 Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 - 2 Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59 - 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture - 2 Free White Persons - Under 20 - 4 Total Free White Persons - 6 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves - 6

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On September 4, 1850, Jordon & Mildred Langford, ages 70 & 60 owned a farm in Fristoe, Benton Co, MO. Their land was valued at $240. He self-farmed to support them.

They lived on a farm adjacent to Mildred's brother, Elisha Thurman, and his wife, Margaret. Mildred and Jordan's son, William & his wife, Sarah L., ages 29 & 23, lived on the other side of Elisha's farm.

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Jordan Langford Issue Date 1 Aug 1849 Acres 80 Meridian 5th PM State Missouri County Benton Township 39-N Range 22-W Section 1 Accession Number MO1570__.443 Metes and Bounds No Land Office Clinton Canceled No US Reservations No Mineral Reservations No Authority April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566) Document Number 28002

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Name Jordan Langford Issue Date 1 Jun 1859 Acres 40 Meridian 5th PM State Missouri County Benton Township 39-N Range 22-W Section 1 Accession Number MO2040__.080 Metes and Bounds No Land Office Warsaw Canceled No US Reservations No Mineral Reservations No Authority April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566) Document Number 54829

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On June 20, 1860, Jourden & Mildred Lankford, age 81 & 71, lived in Township 39 Range 22, Benton Co, MO. The post office was in Warsaw.

They were living with their daughter, Cynthia Ann (shown as Syntha) & her husband, John Mitchner, ages 50 & 49, & their children: Thomas Mitchner 17 Martha Mitchner 15 Susan Mitchner 10 Franklin Mills 12

John, a farmer, owned a farm & personal estate valued at $1200 & $846.

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Family records indicate that Jordan died on August 31, 1861. Mildred died the same year. That they buried along with several of their family, 3 miles north of Fristoe on land of Hollis Smith Station owned in 1970 by Homer Campbell, half mile due north of present building site.

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* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 13 2021, 16:24:58 UTC