Found on pg. 141, 170 Proctor Conn.
The family moved to Fremont Co. Iowa about 1878. At the time, Johns
brother, Reuben, was involved in a murder in Warren Co., Iowa. At one point,
John was accused of being an accomplice in the murder, as well as a cousin,
Tom Kimzey. At the same time, John went on trial for perjury and was placed
under $5,000 bail.Warren Co. Record (newspaper) July 25, 1878
"Last winter, K. Proctor and one or two other suspicious characters living in Belmont (Twp) received notice to leave and they left, least the fate that met Rube Proctor might also be waiting for them. After several months absence K. Proctor returned a few weeks since armed with revolvers, knives, etc. and declared his intentions of remaining a permanant citizen of Belmont township, either on top the ground or planted. Last Sunday evening four men rode up to his house and inquired for him. He was not at home, but out after the cows. With revolvers drawn, the men captured him and took him some distance from home and whipped him severely and gave him orders to leave in ten days if he did not wish to swing."
By Shirley Ross, "Needless to say, the William K. Proctors moved back to
Fremont County. They stayed there till their deaths and were respected members of the community from all reports.
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(1) The West Virginia Advocate, Thursday, November 14th, 1991, page 19.
Historical Notes:
References:
(1) The West Virginia Advocate, Thursday, November 14th, 1991, page 19.
(470.) FRANCES HIETT (100.) (13.) (2.) (1.):
b. c1813; m. REV. JAMES A. COWGILL; b. c1818.
FIFTH GENERATION: GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN OF JOHN HIATT, JR.CH: (1345.) John M.; (1346.) Alexander Campbell.
1850 Census, Hampshire Co., Va.: James A. Cowgill, 32, Va., Farmer; Frances, 37; John M., 1; Jeremiah Hiett, 25, Laborer; George McDonald, 42; Mary McDonald, 42; Nancy McDonald, 21; Sarah McDonald, 19; Rebecca McDonald, 17; Esther McDonald, 12; Margaret McDonald, 1; David (Larue ?)., 20, Laborer.
Hiett, Frances Maria, daughter of Jeremiah and Lucinda (Kidwell) Hiett, was born on Jan. 30, 1813 and died on April 24, 1884. She married the Rev. James Alexander Cowgill, son of Ewing and Susannah (Buzzard) Cowgill, on Nov. 24, 1842, by the Rev. Christy Sine. He was born on April 22, 1818 and died on Nov. 18, 1882. Source: James A. Cowgill family Bible, and tombstone inscription in the Evan Hiett graveyard on Sandy Ridge, Hampshire County, W.Va.
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