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Poynts - William R.


Source: 1881 H. W. Beckwith History. Chicago: HH Hill, p. 274

POYNTS, William R., Farmer, New Market, was born in Scott County, Kentucky Dec 27, 1828, and is the 4th child of James and Rebecca (ROSS) Poynts. His ancestors on the paternal side were Irish. His mother's people were from Maryland. When very young his father died; and when he had attained suitable age he was apprenticed to learn the bricklayer's trade. He served 3 years, and worked one as journeyman. He married Ann Eliza RICE, Feb 6, 1851 in Fayette County, Kentucky and in the following autumn moved to this county, and settled in Union Township, where he has since made his home. He owns 203 acres of land, worth $9.000. He obtained $900 by marriage; the rest of his property is the result of industry and careful management. Mrs. Poynts has been a communicant in the Christian Church 34 years. They have had 5 children; William born Oct 12, 1854; James, Aug 25, 1860; John, Oct 29, 1871 and two daughters, which died in infancy. - typed by: kbz
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