William R. Greathouse
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1787 - , Shenandoah County, Virginia
Christening:
Death: Abt Jan 1845 - , Vandenburgh County, Indiana
Burial:
Cause of Death:
Events
• William Lived in , Vanderburgh County, Indiana from 1817 till death
• He had a will probated on 29 Jan 1845. 17
Parents
Father: John Greathouse Sr. (1746-Bef 1816) 14,15,16
Mother: Elizabeth (Est 1752-After 1810)
Spouses and Children
1. *Nancy Gibson (Between 1790 and 1800 - )
Marriage: 1808 - , Jessamine County, Kentucky
Children:
1. Greathouse (Between 1800- )
2. John Greathouse (Abt 1816- )
3. Thomas Donnelly Greathouse (Between 1820- )
4. William R. Rager Greathouse (Abt 1824- )
5. Martha Jane Greathouse (1826- )
6. Trafton Hillyer Greathouse (Abt 1835- )
Notes
General:
Source: History of Vanderburgh County Indiana, from the Earliest Times to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Reminisences, Etc. Pub by Grant & Fuller 1889:
Page 53 lists Representatives: Greathouse, William R. '49. Senators: Greathouse Wm. R., '53. Page 640 under Early Settlement "Still further up on the western side of the township, following the river in its course, in or near section 20, lived William Greathouse, whose name was well-known in early days though now, his descendants having gone to other lands, it is unkown in these parts. The farmers of Union and other townships immediately on the river had a better source of revenue than the ordinary work of the farmer. The as yet almost unbroken forests were in demand for the fuel of the steamers then passing up and down at frequent intervals. The use of coal had not then been commenced. Many farmers engaged in chopping wood, and the wood yards established along the river were well known points. That of William Greathouse was the chief factor in his property accumulations. Another industry common among the farmers of that day, and engaged in prominently by Mr. Greathouse, was pork-raising. The mast furnished excellent food, and at times the woods were full of hogs."
Source: Chris Bailey letter 27 July, 1998.
He was 16-21 in 1807: on own 1808. "William Greathouse entered land in Vanderburg County, IN, June 3, 1816, Jan 18, 1819, Aug 2, 1826, and Dec 30, 1830. Additionally there were entries by William Trafton on Sep 26, 1836 and by Trafton & Greathouse on Sep 26, 1836. William's son Trafton Hillyer Greathouse was probably named after William Trafton.
Source Vivian Taylor
William was also 16-26 in 1810 but did not show up by name in the tax list until May of 1808. A birth year of late 1786 or early 1787 would fit.