Born ‎ Apr 14, 1818 at Roane County,Tennessee, died ‎ Sep 26, 1874 at Dade County,Missouri‎, 56 years
Elvira lived in Roane County, Tennessee. She later moved to Warren County, Kentucky. She later moved to Barton County, Missouri. She later moved to Dade County, Missouri.

In 1830 Elvira was living with her parents in Roane County, Tennessee. (Source: 1830 Census - Roane County, Tennessee; Page 48)

Elvira and her parents moved to Warren County, Kentucky about 1833.

In 1840 Elvira was living with her parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 Elvira was living with her family in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

Elvira and her family moved to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

In 1860 Elvira was living with her family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 16; 53)

During the Civil War, Elvira was forced to moved her family to Pettis County, Missouri, because of the chaotic lawlessness in which this part of the county was plunged. At the close of the Civil War, Elvira returned with her family, rebuilt the buildings and fences, and began life anew.

In 1870 Elvira was living with her family in Horsecreek Township, Dade County, Missouri. (Source: 1870 Census - Hoursecreek Township, Dade County, Missouri)

Elvira is buried in Cedarville Cemetery, Cedar Township, Dade County, Missouri.

Born ‎ 1819 at Roane County,Tennessee, died ‎after 1860‎, at least 41 years
Wilson lived in Roane County, Tennessee. He later moved to Warren County, Kentucky. He later moved to Barton County, Missouri.

Wilson was a farmer.

In 1830 Wilson was living with his parents in Roane County, Tennessee. (Source: 1830 Census - Roane County, Tennessee; Page 48)

Wilson and his parents moved to Warren County, Kentucky about 1833.

In 1840 Wilson was living with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 Wilson was living with his family in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

Wilson and his family moved to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

On September 1, 1856, the United States deeded land to Wilson in Section 26, Barton County, Missouri.

On August 20, 1859, James H Stirman deeded 80 acres of land to Wilson R Rector in Section 20, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri. This deed was filed on April 7, 1860.

In 1860 Wilson was living with his family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. His real estate was valued at $1,600.00. His personal property was valued at $200.00. He owned 35 acres of improved land and 125 acres of unimproved land. The cash value of his farm was $1,600.00. The cash value of his farming implements and machinery were $10.00. He owned 2 milch cows, 4 other cattle, 9 sheep, and 30 swine. The cash value of his livestock was $150.00. His farm produced 400 bushels of Indian corn, 1 bushels of bean and peas, 25 pounds of Irish potatoes, 150 pounds of butter, 30 pounds of other prepared hemp, 40 gallons of molasses, $17.00 value of home made manufactures, and $120.00 value of animals slaughtered. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 17; F970)

Family legend says that Wilson served during the Civil War in the army of the Confederate States of America. He was reported to have been killed in battle. There are no records to support this claim.

On August 3, 1869, Barton County, Missouri deeded 80 acres of land to Wilson R Rector in Section 20, Township 33, Range 29. This deed was filed on March 26, 1870.

Born ‎ Oct 12, 1821 at Roane County,Tennessee, died ‎ Mar 3, 1885 at Barton County,Missouri‎, 63 years
Lewis lived in Roane County, Tennessee. He later moved to Warren County, Kentucky. He later moved to Barton County, Missouri.

Lewis was a farmer.

In 1830 Lewis was living with his parents in Roane County, Tennessee. (Source: 1830 Census - Roane County, Tennessee; Page 48)

Lewis and his parents moved to Warren County, Kentucky about 1833.

In 1840 Lewis was living with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 Lewis was living with his family in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

Lewis and his family moved to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

On June 1, 1858 Barton County, Missouri deeded 240 acres of land to Lewis in Section 20 and 17, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri. This deed was filed on October 25, 1859.

In 1860 Lewis was living with his family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. His real estate was valued at $1,600.00. His personal estate was valued at $751.00. He owned 50 acres of improved land and 110 acres of unimproved land. The value of his farm was $1,600.00. The value of his farming implements and machinery was $75.00. He owned 2 horses, 2 milch cows; 6 working oxen, 4 other cattle, 3 sheep, and 40 swine. The value of his livestock was $485.00. His farm produced 70 bushels of wheat, 600 bushels of Indian corn, 50 pounds of tobacco, 3 bushel of peas and beans, 30 bushels of Irish potatoes, $15.00 value of produce of market garden, 300 pounds of butter, 40 gallons of molasses, $50.00 value of home made products, and $187.00 value of animals slaughtered. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 17; F970)

Family legend says that Lewis served during the Civil War in the army of the Confederate States of America. There are no records to support this claim.

During the Civil War, Lewis was forced to moved his family to Arkansas, because of the chaotic lawlessness in which this part of the county was plunged. At the close of the Civil War, Lewis returned with his family, rebuilt the buildings and fences, and began life anew.

On November 5, 1867, Barton County, Missouri deed land to Lewis S Rector in Section 17, Township 33, Range 33. This deed was filed on November 12, 1867.

In 1870 Lewis was living with his family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. He owned 60 acres of improved land and 100 acres of unimproved woodlands. The value of his farm was $1,600.00. The value of his farming implements and machinery was $55.00. He owned 2 horses, 3 milch cows, and 18 swine. The value of his livestock was $350.00. His farm produced 20 bushels of winter wheat, 400 bushels of Indian corn, 117 bushels of oats, 50 pounds of tobacco, 1 bushel of peas and beans, 40 bushels of Irish potatoes, 300 pounds of butter, 4 tons of hay, 150 gallons of molasses, $240.00 value of animals slaughtered, and $672.00 estimated value of all farm produced. (Source: 1870 Census - Newport Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 13; F975)

On September 26, 1870, Lewis S Rector and his wife deeded land to Wyatt Brown in Section 21, Township 33, Range 33.

In 1880 Lewis was living with his family in Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri. He owned 40 acres of tilled improved acres, 1 acre of permanent meadows improved land and 5 acres of unimproved wood land and forest. The cash value of his farm was $500.00. The cash value of his farming implements and machinery was $75.00. The cash value of his live stock was $200.00. The cost of building and repairing fence in 1879 was $25.00. The cash value of all farm production was $250.00. He owned 4 horses, 3 milch cows, 4 other cattle, 6 calves dropped, 6 living calves sold, 150 pounds of butter, 9 sheep, 4 lambs dropped, 2 sheep slaughtered, 1 sheep died by stress of weather, 9 sheep shorn for fleece producing 27 pounds of wool, 20 swine, 8 barn yard poultry, 50 eggs produced in 1879, 30 acres of Indian corn producing 900 bushels of Indian corn, 10 acres of oats producing 300 bushels of oats, 2 acres of winter wheat producing 24 bushel of winter wheat, 1/10 acre of sweet potatoes producing 6 bushels of sweet potatoes, 1 acre of apple trees with 30 apple trees, 1 acres of peach trees of 50 peach trees, and 15 cord of wood cut with $30.00 of forest produce sold. (Source: 1880 Census - Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 13; F1048)

Lewis's will is on Probate Court Record in Barton County, Missouri, March 23, 1885.

Sarah Jane named her oldest son, James W Rector, the administrator of the estate of Lewis, who died without a will. His bondsmen were D J Findley, G G Ryan and Wyatt Brown appointed March 23, 1885. Among the items in his estate papers was a doctor bill for Lewis just before he died. It was from Dr. D j Lindley of Jerico, Missouri and scribbled on tablet paper. He made two visits on March 1 for $2.00, two visits on march 2 for $2.00 and on teh day he died just one visit on March 3 for $1.00.

There was a bill presented for medicine for Lewis dating back a year before. It seemed to be for a "rheumatic specific" which was picked up and delivered to him by his son-in-law, George Washington Edmonds. Lewis also had a pint of port wine on February, eleven days before he died. Part of the bill for Dr. C Rogers Drug and Grocery was paid for by 5 bushels of apples on January 30, 1885.

It showed a coffin for $6.00 from William Broadhurst on March 3 and $1.60 for trimmings for the coffin from Rogers Drugs and Grocery on March 4 Hunphrey Brothers had a balance due on their bill on march 18, 1886 of $25.55.

James W Rector had Lewis' property appraised on March 25, 1885, both land and farm equipment and livestock ($472.25). Sarah was entitled to "such property as the law absolutely reserves for the widow," evidently the household goods. This gave anyone with debts against Lewis, time to come forward. If it had been a large amoung, the farm would have been sold. It allowed her to get rid of livestock and implements she did not need. The sale was at her farm on April 11, 1885 and the total sold was $504.40.

Ludwell Rector bought two small items,a cultivator for 25 cents and a scyth for 30 cents. Thomas Green Medlin bought a scything cradle for 80 cents, a spring wagon for $8.00 and a two year old colt for $41.00. George Washington Edmonds bought 8 hogs for $8.50 and a white cow for $28.25. John Henry Rector bought an iron kettle for 50 cents, a crowbar for $1.25, a gun for $9.75, a spotted heifer for $14.50, a white heifer for $16.00, a bull calf for $23.00 and an auger and hoe for 30 cents. Sarah Jane bought the following items: 1 fourteen year old sorrell (light reddish brown) horse for $65.00, 1 four year old bay (reddish brown) mare horse for $40.00, 1 four year old bay mare horse for $60.00, 1 six year old bay horse for $70.00, 1 speckled cow for $23.00, 1 two-horse wagon for $23.00, 1 two-horse wagon for $17.00, 1 turning plow for $2.00, 1 cultivator for $7.00, and one set of plow harness for $2.00. The sale amounted to $504.40. James W Rector, the administrator of the estate, issued the first annual statement in may, 1887 and the final one on May 11, 1887 and recorded in Settlement Book D, Page 109.

Lewis is buried in Round Prairie Cemetery, Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri.

Born ‎ Sep 12, 1823 at Roane County,Tennessee, died ‎ Apr 6, 1909 at Milford Township,Barton County,Missouri‎, 85 years
Ludwell lived in Roane County, Tennessee. He later moved to Warren County, Kentucky. He later moved to Barton County, Missouri.

Ludwell was a farmer.

Ludwell was a Democrat.

Ludwell probably had little or no formal education for he could not read or write. (Source: 1870 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 810; F53 and 1860 Agricultural Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 3 and 4; F113 and 1870 Agricultural Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 3 and 4; F185 and 1880 Agricultural Census - Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 14; F256)

Ludwell is buried in Round Prairie Cemetery, Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri.

Born ‎ 1826 at Roane County,Tennessee, died ‎after 1860 at Barton County,Missouri‎, at least 34 years
Giles lived in Roane County, Tennessee. He later moved to Warren County, Kentucky. He later moved to Barton County, Missouri.

Giles was a farmer.

In 1830 Giles was living with his parents in Roane County, Tennessee. (Source: 1830 Census - Roane County, Tennessee; Page 48)

Giles and his parents moved to Warren County, Kentucky about 1833.

In 1840 Giles was living with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 Giles was living with his parents in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

On June 1, 1858 Barton County, Missouri deeded land to Giles in Section 22, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri. This deed was filed on November 3, 1860.

Giles and his family moved to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

In 1860 Giles was living with his family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. His real estate was valued at $800.00. His personal property was valued at $125.00. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 16; 53)

Family legend says that Giles was killed by bushwackers in Barton County, Missouri and he was buried at night by his family.

Born ‎ 1828 at Roane County,Tennessee‎
Elizabeth lived in Roane County, Tennessee. She later moved to Warren County, Kentucky. She later moved to Barton County, Missouri.

In 1830 Elizabeth was living with her parents in Roane County, Tennessee. (Source: 1830 Census - Roane County, Tennessee; Page 48)

Elizabeth and her family moved to Warren County, Kentucky about 1833.

In 1840 Elizabeth was living with her parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 Elizabeth was living with her parents in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

Elizabeth and her family moved to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

In 1860 Elizabeth was living with her family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 16; 53)

Born ‎ Mar 8, 1830 at Roane County,Tennessee, died ‎ Apr 21, 1913 at Dade County,Missouri‎, 83 years
James lived in Roane County, Tennessee. He later moved to Warren County, Kentucky. He later moved to Dade County, Missouri.

James was a farmer. James was also a carpenter.

James moved with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky about 1833.

In 1840 James was living with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 James was living with his parents in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

On May 20, 1858, Jacob Rector and his wife deeded 160 acres of land to James L Rector and Jacob P Rector in Section 26, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri. This land was filed on February 9, 1867.

In 1860 James was living with his wife in Johnson Township, Polk County, Missouri. His real estate was valued at $175.00. His personal property was valued at $1000.00. (Source: 1860 Census - Johnson Township, Polk County, Missouri)

On February 8, 1867, Jacob P Rector and his wife deeded land to James L Rector in Section 34, Range 33, Township 29, Barton County, Missouri. This deed was filed on August 8, 1867.

On February 12, 1867, Jacob P Rector deeded land to James L Rector and his wife in Barton County, Missouri. This deed was filed on February 1, 1869.

On February 12, 1869, James L Rector and his wife deeded land to Jacob P Rector in Section 26, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

On October 12, 1869, James L Rector and his wife deeded land to James C Brown in Section 26, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

On October 12, 1869, James L Rector and his wife deeded land to William A Rector in Section 26, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

James lived in Corry, Dade County, Missouri.

In 1870 James was living with his family in Morgan Township, Dade County, Missouri. (Source: 1870 Census - Morgan Township, Dade County, Missouri)

When his wife died, James placed his seven children in the care of relatives.

In 1880 James was living with William Brown in Dade County, Missouri. (Source: 1880 Census - Dade County, Missouri)

When James remarried, his children moved back to his home.

James lived in Cedarville, Dade County, Missouri.

James is buried in Cedarville Cemetery, Cedar Township, Dade County, Missouri.

Born ‎ Jun 13, 1832 at Roane County,Tennessee, died ‎ Oct 22, 1899 at Dade County,Missouri‎, 67 years
Rhoda lived in Roane County, Tennessee. She later moved Warren County, Kentucky. She later moved to Barton County, Missouri.

In 1840 Rhoda was living with her parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 Rhoda was living with her parents in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

Rhoda moved with her parents to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

In 1860 Rhoda was living with her family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 17; 53)

Rhoda later moved to Dade County, Missouri.

In 1870 Rhoda was living with her nephew (Jacob P and Elizabeth Duckett) in Horsecreek Township, Dade County, Missouri. (Source: 1870 Census - Horsecreek Township, Dade County, Missouri)

Rhoda is buried in Cedarville Cemetery, Cedar Township, Dade County, Missouri.

Born ‎ May 9, 1837 at Warren County,Kentucky, died ‎ Aug 25, 1868 at Milford Township,Barton County,Missouri‎, 31 years
Jacob lived in Warren County, Kentucky. He later moved to Barton County, Missouri.

Jacob was a farmer.

In 1840 Jacob was living with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky; Page 75)

In 1850 Jacob was living with his parents in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

Jacob and his parents moved to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

On May 20, 1858, Jacob Rector and his wife deeded 160 acres of land to Jacob P Rector and James L Rector in Section 26, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri. This deed was filed on February 9, 1867.

In 1860 Jacob and his family was living with his parents in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 15; 53)

On March 20, 1860, Jemima Rector deeded land to Jacob P Rector and his wife in Section 35, Township 33, Range 33, Barton County, Missouri.

Jacob served during the Civil War in the army of the Confederate State of America. He enlisted in Hunter's Regiment, Shelby's Brigade, Price's Division from Spring 1861 to 1863.

Jacob later enlisted in the army of the United States of America, Company I, Second Regiment, United States Volunteer Infantry. Jacob enlisted at Rock Island, Illinois on October 13, 1864. He was discharged on November 7, 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He served as a regimental teamster. He was described in his enlistment papers as having grey eyes, fair complexion and being 5 feet and 7 inches tall.

Jacob returned home after the Civil War to begin his life again.

On February 8, 1867, Jacob P Rector and his wife deeded to James L Rector in Section 34, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

On February 12, 1867, James L Rector and his wife deeded land to Jacob P Rector. This deed was filed on February 1, 1869.

On February 12, 1869, James L Rector and his wife deeded land to Jacob P Rector in Section 26, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri. This deed was filed on March 14, 1870.

Jacob is buried on the Rector Homestead in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri.

Born ‎ 1839 at Warren County,Kentucky‎
Luke lived in Warren County, Kentucky.

In 1840 Luke was living with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1840 Census - Warren County, Kentucky, Page 75)

In 1850 Luke was living with his parents in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

Born ‎ 1842 at Warren County,Kentucky‎
William was living in Warren County, Kentucky. He later moved to Barton County, Missouri. He later moved to Wyoming.

William was a farmer.

In 1850 William was living with his parents in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: 1850 Census - Warren County, Kentucky)

William moved with his parents to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

In 1860 William was living with his parents in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri. (Source: 1860 Census - Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 15; F185 and 1880 Agricultural Census - Doylesport Township, Barton County, Missouri; Page 10; 1048)

Seth was a blacksmith.