Susan E. Pleak
1845 - 1886 (41 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Susan E. Pleak was born in 1845 in Kentucky (daughter of Joseph Dawson "Dorsey" Pleakandstalver and Sarah Ribelin); died on 4 Jun 1886 in Decatur County, Indiana; was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Decatur County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Jackson, Decatur County, Indiana
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56804746/susan-e.-riffeSusan married Michael S. Riffe on 27 Feb 1873 in Indiana. Michael was born on 9 Nov 1830 in Monroe County, Kentucky; died on 2 May 1873 in Decatur County, Indiana; was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Decatur County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Joseph Dawson "Dorsey" Pleakandstalver was born on 15 Nov 1800 in Kentucky; died on 20 Mar 1876 in Decatur County, Indiana; was buried in Old Westport Cemetery, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Bath County, Kentucky
- Census: 1860, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1870, Fleming County, Kentucky
Notes:
from Portrait and Biographical Record of Shelby and Moutrie Counties, Illinois. By Adam H. Fulton. 1891. Pages 599-600. Entry for Marcus F. Pleak. Gives Joseph's father as John Pleak, a native of Virginia, and a soldier in the Revolutionary War, belonging to a Virginia regiment. He, however, died in Kentucky, after marriage with a lady of that State whose maiden name was Nancy Wade. She was of Irish descent and like her husband, died in Kentucky at an advanced age. The family were all members, both active and prominent, of the Christian Church, and were among the early associates of that reform.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76166433/joseph-d.-pleakJoseph married Sarah Ribelin. Sarah (daughter of William Ribelin and Mary Ann Kiher) was born on 11 Jun 1805 in Kentucky; died on 3 Dec 1888 in Decatur County, Indiana; was buried in Old Westport Cemetery, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Sarah Ribelin was born on 11 Jun 1805 in Kentucky (daughter of William Ribelin and Mary Ann Kiher); died on 3 Dec 1888 in Decatur County, Indiana; was buried in Old Westport Cemetery, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Jackson, Decatur County, Indiana
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96643794/sarah-pleakChildren:
- Sarah Jane Pleak was born on 24 Dec 1834 in Kentucky; died on 11 Jan 1926 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Grange City, Fleming County, Kentucky.
- Marcus Franklin Pleak was born on 28 Apr 1838 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 8 Nov 1908 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
- 1. Susan E. Pleak was born in 1845 in Kentucky; died on 4 Jun 1886 in Decatur County, Indiana; was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Decatur County, Indiana.
- Margaret Pleak was born on 7 Nov 1847 in Kentucky; died on 2 Dec 1921 in Missouri; was buried on 5 Dec 1921 in New St. Marcus Cemetery, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.
- Martha C. Pleak was born on 12 Mar 1833 in Kentucky; died on 13 May 1921 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried on 16 May 1921 in New St. Marcus Cemetery, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.
Generation: 3
6. William Ribelin was born on 3 Jul 1759 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died on 4 Nov 1822 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1800, Montgomery County, Kentucky
- Census: 1810, Montgomery County, Kentucky
- Census: 1820, Montgomery County, Kentucky
Notes:
MHR note: Exact copy of the William Ribelin family Bible record presented by the Frankfort Chapter N.S.D.A.R. through Miss Rebecca Gano.
1810 census
Name: William Ribelin
Montgomery, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7
1820 census
Name: William Ribland
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Montgomery, Kentucky
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 16: 1
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Notes: MHR
From Willit T. Summers Spears to Mary Hedges Reiner, February 1977: This account is from a copy of a letter by Jennie E Gano (Jan Elizabeth Jameson Gano), born Oct 3, 1857.
"The RIBELIN's" "The ancestor of the RIBELIN's in Kentucky was WILLIAM RIBELIN, who came to Kentucky with DANIEL BOONE some time in 1783. He and his wife, MARY ANNE, were with BOONE at the time in the Fort at Boonesboro, sharing the dangers and hardships of pioneer life. Later he bought land about five miles from Mt. Sterling in what was then Fayette Co. VA., now Montgomery Co. KY.
We have the bond for a deed to land purchased by him from Charles Morgan, dated March 10, 1787. There are a number of old deeds but this one is the oldest proof we have of his settlement in KY. The story of his coming with BOONE in 1783, is a family tradition of which no written proof has been found to date.
This WILLIAM RIBELIN was a grandson of WILLIAM RIBELIN who came to Charleston, South Carolina from Germany when he was 21 years old, bring a small box filled with gold. You have seen the box many times as we have it now.
WILLIAM RIBELIN, who came to KY, (our great-great grandfather), was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and present at the capture of Lord Cornwallis. His discharge from the army was in the family for many years, but now is lost. He died in Montgomery Co. KY, in 1822, and is buried in a family burying lot near his old brick house where he lived on Slate Creek. (Note by M.H.R: He died Nov 4, 1822 in Fleming Co. KY, a farmer and shoemaker. I doubt that his house was brick.) (Further note by M.H.R: Fleming Co. KY., Circuit Court file No. 8721, Dec 18, 1810. A certain ELISHA HURD owned 350 A. which is described in an article between said HURD and one, WILLIAM RIBELIN, to whom said HURD, on the day aforesaid sold said land). On Nov 4, 1822, said RIBELIN departed this life."
William married Mary Ann Kiher on 5 Nov 1779 in Rowan County, North Carolina. Mary was born on 6 May 1759 in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1842 in Fleming County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary Ann Kiher was born on 6 May 1759 in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1842 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Notes:
Married:
LKH note: North Carolina, index to marriage bonds. William Ribelin and Mary Kiher bond date 29 October 1779, Rowan County, North Carolina. Bondsman: Martin Ribelin. Witness: Jo Brevard.Children:
- Rosannah Ribelin was born on 2 Sep 1780 in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina; died on 29 Sep 1848 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Old Crain Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky.
- Susannah Ribelin was born on 16 Feb 1782 in North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1854; was buried in Rice Cemetery, Carroll County, Kentucky.
- Mary Ribelin was born on 15 Oct 1784.
- Catharine Ribelin was born on 7 Oct 1786 in Kentucky; died on 18 Apr 1866; was buried in Edens Chapel Cemetery, Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky.
- John Ribelin was born on 16 Oct 1788 in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina; died on 23 Feb 1856 in Gallatin County, Kentucky.
- William Ribelin was born on 3 July 1790.
- Martin Ribelin was born on 16 July 1793; died after 1822.
- Elizabeth Ribelin was born on 10 January 1795.
- Joseph Ribelin was born on 29 Nov 1797; died after 1822.
- David Ribelin was born on 10 Mar 1800 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 14 May 1848 in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Infant Ribelin was born about 1802; died about 1802.
- 3. Sarah Ribelin was born on 11 Jun 1805 in Kentucky; died on 3 Dec 1888 in Decatur County, Indiana; was buried in Old Westport Cemetery, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana.