James Agnew, my great-grandfather, was married first to Mary Caroline G (not sure if it’s Gross, Gorp, or what), in August of 1863. They were married in New Albany. This is THE place for our relatives, that’s for sure! Most of them still live there. James & Mary had 2 girls, Annie in 1865, Olith in 1867. I’ve never heard that name, but she evidently went by “Ollie”. Both Annie and Ollie survived to adulthood and were married. I don’t have that info. yet. Annie is listed as a surviving SISTER in William Robert’s obit. William Robert is the eldest child of James and Carrie, his 2nd wife & the marriage we all came from.
James went by “James A.” in the 1st marriage. So his middle name starts with A. Just another clue.
Mary dies in 1874 at age 31. He then married Carrie Bybee, my great grandmother, in 1879. My grandpa John Wesley is the youngest, along w/ his twin sister, from their marriage.
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