McCarty Family Genealogy

The following pages are transcribed from the McCarty portion of a genealogy book published in 1966 by D. C. and Ruby Yvette Williams called Bradley–Gibson–Jenkins Allied Families.

These pages are only here as a source for the researchers who asked to see what material I had about James McCarty from Virginia who married Nancy Bosley (Bozeley) ca. 1754 and their descendents. Maybe there will be information helpful to you, too.

I am Ruby's granddaughter, DeeDee. My grandmother was born Ruby Yvette Jenkins. Her first marriage was to my grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Gibson. Her second marriage was to my step grandfather, D. C. Williams, so I am not a descendent of his Williams family (that I know of). Since I have finally transcribed the material, you can now search the pages (see site search below).

Also, I have found out information to supplement this data. For instance, Thomas McCarty, born ca. 1755, married Elizabeth Williams (and some say Elizabeth Ashe). At the time the original research was done, her surname wasn't known. My line is through Cornelius and Susannah (Hardwick) McCarty.

I have added some brief comments when new information was available. When each of my direct ancestors are first mentioned in their biographies, their names are highlighted in bold text.

Generation 1:

James McCarty of Virginia is the first definitely known ancestor of the Kentucky and Indiana McCartys. He mar. ca. 1754 Nancy Bosley or Bozeley, whose ancestry will probably be found in Maryland. After James’ death in Virginia, Nancy moved to Kentucky where she died in Meade County April 18, 1813 at the home of her son Thomas McCarty. James McCarty d. Fairfax Co., VA ca. 1788 leaving a will. (DeeDee’s note: researchers I have corresponded with are still looking for this will.)

Children: (McCARTY)

I. Thomas, b. ca. 1755, m. 12-5-1777 Elizabeth ?. (Now thought to be Elizabeth Williams or Elizabeth Ashe?) They removed to Fayette Co., KY ca. 1797 and located 1809 on Otter Creek. He died Feb. 24. 1828 and she died 1836. He is said to have been a Revolutionary soldier.

Children: (McCARTY)

A. Ann, b. Jan. 1, 1780, m. Feb. 15, 1798 John Jewell.

B. James, b. Oct. 17, 1781 and d. Feb. 16, 1842. He mar. Nancy Lusk who d. Feb. 21, 1865.

Children: (McCARTY)

1. Elizabeth, 1803-1865, m. (1) William McMurtry and (2) W. Hamilton Smith, and (3) George Stevenson.

2. Mary Rose, b. April 9, 1805 and d. Jan. 26, 1893. She mar. Sept. 13, 1827 Lewis Withen who was b. Dec. 5, 1827 and d. Oct. 2, 1882.

3. James Warden, m. (1) 1832, Virginia Lusk and (2) Mrs. Margaret Algood.

4. Warner Washington, 1811 - 1895.

C. Margaret, b. May 31, 1783, m. Gordon Kelly.

Children: (KELLY)

1. Thomas, m. Artemisia Jewell.

2 Mary, m. Jacob Shafner.

3. Martha, m. David Shafner.

D. Jane, b. May 11, 1786, d. Nov. 11, 1873, m. Asa Chambers, b. Jan 2, 1785 and d. Oct. 18, 1832.

Children: (CHAMBERS)

1 James McCarty, m. Mary Pate.

2. Endomile C., b. Nov. 2, 1807 and d. Nov. 29, 1872, m. David Partlow, b Feb. 4, 1802 and d. 1852.

3. Asa Windsor

4. Thomas S., b. April 24, 1817 and d. Mar. 19, 1875.

E. Elizabeth, b. May17, 1788 and d. Oct. 1, 1823, m. John Todd Lusk, brother of Nancy Lusk.

Children: (LUSK)

1 Thomas Huston, m. Nancy Higbee.

2, Vizona Nevitt, b. Mar. 25, 1815 and died Nov. 13, 1855, m. her double cousin James Warden McCarty. He m. (2) his cousin Jane Swinford, b. May 18, 1817 and d. June 3, 1874.

3. George William, b. Mar. 21, 1818, d. 1895.

F. Sarah, b. July 5, 1790, m. William Lee.

G. Jemimah, b. Mar. 25, 1793, m. James Dawson Feb. 24, 1826.

Children : (DAWSON)

1. Newton

H. Polly, b. May 29, 1796, m. William Mohan.

Children: (MOHAN)

1. Elizabeth

2. Thomas

3. Ellen

4. Elbert

I. Susannah, b. July 5, 1798, d. 1866, m. Stephen Steele.