by: Nancy A. Brown (Much of this information was gathered by Grace Thrift McKinney when she did research for admission to the DAR.) Any mistakes are unintentional.

My line of the Thrifts will begin with Charles I, as much has been written about his ancestors beginning with Nathaniel Thrift who died ca 1736 in VA.

Charles Thrift I born about 1720 in VA, married about 1740 to Rebekah Hamilton.

His will was dated 20 October 1788 and probated 15 February 1790 in Fairfax Co., VA.

He had the following children:
1. Absalom born before 1745 and died 1773. He married Mary Branham 11 January 1772
2. Charles II born 1753 and died (1)3 August 1826. He married Elizabeth Offutt
3. Alley born about 1755 and died after 1788. She married William Mockbee Offutt of Montgomery Co., MD
4. William was born in 1760 and died in 1821. He married first to Elizabeth Elgin and second to Hannah Moffett
5. Hamilton died 1817-1823 and married Susannah Smith
6. Rachel died after 1788 and married John Gullat
7. Elizabeth died post 1788 and married Henry Jenkins
8. Ann died after 1788 and married Robert Scott
9. Rebecca born 24 December 1767 Fairfax Co. and died 9 October 1822 in Loudoun Co. married Gustavus Elgin
10. Hannah m Wm.?

Charles THRIFT I is listed as married in a deed dated 1745.
Alexander-Thrift Lease dated 17 March 1745
"This indenture made the twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty five between Garrard Alexander of Truro Parish of the County of Fairfax, Gents….and Charles Thrift of the Parish and County aforesaid, planter, of the other part…one hundred acres of land….during the space & term of the natural lives of the said Charles Thrift and Rebecka, his wife, Absolom, his son or of the longest liver of them or either of them to commence from after the first day of January next, …
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, Daniel French, Richard Sanford
Garrard Alexander
Charles Thrift
At a Court held in Fairfax County August 20, 1745 Garrard Alexander Gent. Acknowledges this lease to Charles Thrift to be his act and deed which is admitted to record.

He is in the FAIRFAX LIST OF TITHABLES 1748-49
Charles Thrift 1 white 2 blacks

He purchased land in Fairfax Co., VA in 1758
Libre D. pg. 531 Index 1742-1797
This indenture was made the 18th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty eight….James Tillet and Frances Tillet his wife of Truro Parish in the County of Fairfax colony of Virginia planter of the one part and Charles Thrift of the Parish and Colony afor said planter of the other part Witnessed that the said James Tillet and Frances Tillet his wife for and in consideration of the sum of fifty three pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Charles Thrift….tract or parcel of land containing two hundred and eighty eight acres…
James Tillet
Frances Tillet
Witnesses: Chars Broadwater, James Dozer, Richd Rigg

FAIRFAX RENT ROLL
1761, 1774

FAIRFAX TAX ROLL 1782 Henry Darne's list
Charles Thrift 5 whites 2 blacks
Charles Thrift 5 whites 10 blacks

FAIRFAX COUNTY 1784
Charles Thrift

TAX LIST FAIRFAX CO. 1785
Charles Thrift 5 whites 1 dwelling 10 out buildings

Will probated 15 February 1790 in Fairfax Co. VA
Last will and testament of Charles Thrift of Fairfax County and the State of Virginia
Leaves to son Charles: the land on which he now lives and one negro man named Prince
Leaves to son William: the land on which he now lives except 1/3 to be taken out for Henry Jenkins so that it may not injure the said Wm Thrift's plantation also a negro man named David
Leaves to son Hamilton: the tract of land he (Charles I) now lives on and the lot of land I now hold of Carater …one negro man named Ned and one woman named Sarah
Leaves to daughter Rachel Gullat one negro woman named Frances and one negro girl named Easter which I give to my Grand Son Peter Gullat
Leaves to daughter Elizabeth Jenkins one negro girl named Celia and one named Ally
Leaves to daughter Ann Scott one negro woman Priscilla
Leaves to daughter Ally Offutt one negro girl named Marara
Leaves to daughter Rebekah Ellgin one negro girl named Betty and one boy named Jacob
Leaves to grand daughter Rebekah Gullat one negro boy Ned
Leaves to daughter Hannah Thrift one negro girl named Celia and one boy named Dennis
Leaves to son Hamilton and daughter Hannah all household furniture and half of the stock to be equally divided between them. The rest of my estate both real and personal I leave to be divided between my son Charles Thrift, William Thrift, Hamilton Thrift, Hannah Thrift, Elizabeth Jenkins, Ann Scott, Ally Offutt, and Rebekah Ellgin.
Executors: Charles, William and Hamilton Thrift
dated the 20th day of October 1788
Samuel Jenkins
Peggy Jenkins
Levi Lewis
presented to court on the 15th day of February 1790 by Charles, William and Hamilton Thrift.

The estate of Charles Thrift, decd to Charles, William & Hamilton Thrift, Executors, Dr.
mentioned are Daniel Jenkins, Samuel Shannon, Lewis Hipkins, William Swink, Daniel Lewis, John Overall, Levi Lewis, heirs of Absolom Thrift, Dr. Richard Colman

Inventory of the estate of Charles Thrift, Deceased
15 negros
9 horses
24 head of cattle
5 hogs
9 sheep
5 bedsteads and furniture
2 linen wheels
various tools
various kitchen utensils
2 bee hives
6 raw hides
1 gun
old sword
2 small books
12 lbs dried beef
½ bu salt
60 barrels of corn
3 bushells of oats
1 rat trap
a parcell fowls
a parcell Irish potatoes
(other assorted items of the day)
amount listed at the bottom as L833 s13 D10
given under our hands this 23rd day of June, 1790 John Jackson, John Shortindge, George Smith
At a Court held for the County of Fairfax 20th September, 1790, this Inventory is returned and ordered to be filed.

1. Absolom THRIFT born pre 1745 in Fairfax Co., VA and died before Sept. 1773 in Fairfax Co., VA He married Mary Bramham 11 January 1772 in Fairfax Co. He left no issue.

Sept. 1773 Court Fairfax ordered that Mary Thrift be summoned to appear at next court to declare if she will administer on estate of Absolom Thrift, her late husband.

October Court: Charles Thrift granted letters of administration for Absolom Thrift-Charles Thrift, Peter Gullat, Thos. Garrett

2. **Charles THRIFT II born 1753 in Fairfax Co., VA died 3 or 13 of August 1826 in Christian Co., KY. He married Elizabeth Offutt 22 October 1778 in MD.
I will continue this line later.

3. William THRIFT born 1760 in Fairfax Co., VA and died 1821 in Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH. He married first to Elizabeth Elgin (ca 1760-pre 1791)
They had as issue:
1. Rebekah ca 1780-? married George Downs 22 Aug 1798 VA
2. Charles ca 1782-10 Sept 1822 married Nancy Ann Elgin
3. Nancy 12 Oct 1786-25 Aug 1829 married Benjamin Shreve
Nancy married second to Esley S. McPherson
William married second to Hannah Moffett (27 February 1772-29 January 1826)
4. Elizabeth 18 November 1792 Loudoun Co. VA- ?
married Gilman Bryant 2 March 1809 Knox Co., OH
5. Martha 7 Dec 1795-1880 married first Leverett Hyles Silliman, married second to
David Messinger
6. William 18 Aug 1797-11 Sept 1851 Logan Co., OH married Margaret Newell in OH
7. Rachel 10 Sept 1799-
8. Absolom 15 Aug 1801-21 Oct 1890 he married Amanda F. Brown 1825
9. Hamilton 31 July 1803 he died young
10. Hannah 7 May 1805- ? married David Wadsworth
11. Sarah 11 Aug 1808- ? married Hugh Newell
12. Jane 7 Jan 1811-? Married Judge Jacob Brown
13. Josiah 25 Aug 1815-?
14. Hamilton II 2 Aug 1813-?

William THRIFT son of Charles I, was a Private in Capt. Andrew Russell's Co., 5th VA Reg. From 28 Sept-28 Nov. 1776
His will was entered 1821 in Knox Co., OH
His grave was marked by the DAR in 1935 Old Fredrick Cem. between Upper Fredricktown Rd., and the B & O R.R., He was a Baptist minister.
He was 16 years old when he enlisted in the RW and served in Capt Russell's Co. He was born in 1760 Loudoun Co., VA parents Charles and Rebecca Hamilton Thrift. He married Hannah Moffitt 16 June 1791
Clerks Office Leesburg: George Downs m. Rebekah Thrift 22 August 1798, George Downs and David Moffett S.P. William Thrift her father, gives written consent.

Above information from the Elgin family history and DAR records.

4. Hamilton THRIFT, son of Charles I, was born pre 1755 Fairfax Co., IL and died ca 1817 in Fairfax Co., IL. He married Susannah (Sally) Smith ca 1780. They had the following issue:
1. Anne b 1784-1790 married after 1824
2. Karanhappuch born 1784-1790 married after 1824
3. Rebecca born 1784-1790 married Hamilton Elgin pre 1817

George Smith married Karen Happuch Lane
1. Samuel Smith married Elizabeth Offutt born ca 1790 Fairfax Co., VA
(Is she the daughter of Rezin Offutt who died 1816 of Fairfax Co. Rezin is the
brother to Elizabeth who married Charles Thrift II.)
2. Rezin Offutt Smith
3. Temple Smith III

Fairfax Co., VA Will Book, L. Page 142, 16 June 1817
Guardian Bond-Temple Smith chosen as guardian of Ann THRIFT and Karenhappuch THRIFT infant daughters of Hamilton THRIFT

Fairfax Deeds V.2 page 270
Hamilton THRIFT Division Report 20 January 1824
Ann THRIFT and Keren THRIFT convey 229 acres on Scotts Run to our sister Rebecca Elgin, who was Rebecca THRIFT, wife of Hamilton Elgin which came by our mother Sally & was on parcel of Grandfather George Smith's estate. Rebecca Elgin & Keren convey 245 acres of Hamilton THRIFT"S estate to Anne. Rebecca Elgin and Ann convey to Keren 181 acres.

Loudoun Co., Wills by J. Estelle King
James Lane 29 April 1790 13 October 1791
wife Lydia Lane, children Aaron Lane, Keren Smith (husband George Smith), Jane Smith ( husband Withers Smith), Hardage Lane, Sarah Lane (widow of son James Lane), surviving children of daughter Betty Remey, was wife of Jacob Remey. Ann Payne, son James dec's
Reb. Richard Major Exrs. Aaron, William and Hardage Lane

5. Rachel THRIFT, daughter of Charles Thrift I, was born about 1758 in Fairfax Co., VA and died ? She married Peter Gullatt in Montgomery Co., Maryland in 1778.
They had the following issue:
1. Peter 2. Charles 3. Mary 4. Rebecca 5. John 6. Rachel

Rachel Gullat is in the 1785 tax list of Fairfax Co with 8 whites.
This family went to Georgia after the death of Peter.

6. Elizabeth THRIFT, daughter of Charles Thrift I, was born about 1759 in Fairfax Co., VA and died ? She probably married Henry Jenkins. I have no further information on this family.

7. Ann THRIFT, daughter of Charles Thrift I, was born about 1762 in Fairfax Co., VA and died ? She married Robert Scott in Montgomery Co., MD 6 March 1778
I have no further information on this family.

8. Ally THRIFT, daughter of Charles Thrift I, was born about 1764 in Fairfax Co., VA and died ? She married William Mockbee Offutt in Montgomery Co., MD 26 November. This line can be traced through the Offutts, but I do not have that information at this time. They probably went to Kentucky with Charles II and his family.

9. Rebecca THRIFT, daughter of Charles Thrift I, was born 24 December 1767 in Fairfax Co., VA and died 9 October 1822 in Loudoun Co., VA. She married Gustavus Elgin on 27 January 1785 in VA. This line can be followed through the Elgin family at the Elgin Home Page.

I will now continue with Charles THRIFT II born 1753 in Fairfax Co., VA.
He died 3 or 13 of August 1826 in Christian Co., KY. He married Elizabeth Offutt on 22 October 1778 in MD.

He can be found in the 1800 and 1810 census of Fairfax Co., VA

ANCESTOR INDEX 1892-1970 NATIONAL SOCIETY U.S. DAUGHTER OF 1812
THRIFT Charles born 1753 in VA died 1826 in KY overseer of Poor in Fairfax married Elizabeth Magruder son of Samuel and S.F. Cowan (WRONG information) but he probably was an overseer of the poor.

DAR BOOK, lineage book 132 page 302 #13170
Charles THRIFT, 1753-1826, served as a private in the RW in Captain Langdon's Co., 12th VA Infantry, Col. James Wood in command. He was born in Fairfax Co., VA and died in KY. Charles Thrift married Elizabeth Offutt 1739-1826.

DEED- THRIFT to THRIFT recorded in Fairfax Co.
dated 21 October 1811 between Charles Thrift and Elizabeth his wife, of the County of Fairfax and Commonwealth of Virginia of the one part and William Thrift of the County of Loudon and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part…for the sum of twelve hundred dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid by the said William Thrift….sell to William Thrift and his heirs…a certain tract of land containing two hundred and eighty eight acres ….described in deed by James Tillet and Frances, his wife to Charles Thrift…recorded in the Clerk's Office of Fairfax in Libre D-folio 531…
Charles Thrift
Elizabeth Thrift
Test. William Moss Cl.
(This is their son William who stayed in VA after they moved to KY.)

They moved to KY about 1812.

1820 Federal Census KY
Charles THRIFT Christian Co.

Neither Charles Thrift nor his wife left a will.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, WILL BOOK E page 88
A report of the sale of the person estate of Charles Thrift deceased sold by John Lander the administrator on the 28th day of September 1825 on a credit of six months for notes on the bank of C.W. Kentucky.
Names mentioned: Lewis Dancel, Levi Cornelius, John Esters, John Offutt, Reason Thrift, George Thrift, Thomas Wright, Jacob Torian, Charles Thrift, Samuel Thrift, William Rosco, Robert Harrison, Arthur McGahee, Phillip Gregory, Abraham Cravens, Isaac Bennett, John Cooper, Reuben Harrison, Samuel Moody, James Thrift, John Harges, Thomas Dunkeson, John C. Richards, Johnsons Mansfield, Levi Shoyer, Parmela Thrift, Joseph Bearding, David Breeding, Wm. Means, John Padlock.
The following sale amounting to six hundred and seventy one dollars 47 ½ cents in notes on the bank of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the full amount of all the personal estate of said Charles Thrift deceased as far as have come to my hands or knowledge except the slaves-which is one negro woman-Given______my hand this 28th day of September 1826
John Lander Adm. Of the estate of Charles Thrift dec.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY WILL BOOK E, pg 188
In obedience to an order of the County Court of Christian at their Sept. term 1826 to us-directed to appraise the personal estate and negroes if any of Charles Thrift dec. after being first sworn we proceeded as follows, to wit.-
mentions the following items: 1 negro woman, 5 horses, 9 cows, 22 sheep, 18 hogs, 15 pigs, 1 bull, various farming implements and tools, 1 loom, 5 beds, kitchen utensils, household furniture, 40 acres corn, 11 geese, ducks and chickens, 1 negro man
Appraisers: Nathan O. Haden, Thomas Henry, John Padlock, and John Estes
Attest: Abram Stites

Copied from the THRIFT Bible in the possession of Miss Evalyn Quick Tyson, Atlantic City, NJ. ( In the 1930's Grace Thrift McKinney copied the dates from the above Bible. I have no idea where the Bible is at this time. Grace died leaving her files to my grandmother. In 1976 I inherited them from her.)
Surnames in this Bible: Thrift, Quick, Hill, Welden

Charles THRIFT II born 1753 in VA died 1826 in KY and Elizabeth Offutt had the following children:
1. William born ca 1780 Fairfax Co., VA (he stayed in VA)
2. Charles III born 2 Jan. 1782 Fairfax Co., VA died 4 Sept 1847 in KY.
3. Samuel Magruder born 25 Nov. 1785 Fairfax Co., VA died 3 Sept. 1872 IL
4. Rebekah born ca 1790 Fairfax Co., VA died in MO
5. George born ca 1795 Fairfax Co., VA died ca 1855 in KY
6. Rezin born ca 1799 Fairfax Co., VA died in IL post 1872
7. James Offutt b ca 1800 Fairfax Co., VA died post 1829
8. Hamilton
9. Elizabeth married James Cooper
10. Hezekiah married John Cooper
11. Sarah O. born 1808 died 8 Aug 1846 KY

Charles THRIFT III born 2 Jan. 1782 died 4 Sept 1847 in KY married Keziah Odle 7 Dec 1805. She was born 22 Jan 1782/5 and died 7 Mar 1830.
They had the following children:
1. Barruch O. 3 Nov 1807-15 Oct. 1868 He married Margaret Hagey 1831 in TN
2. Margaret E. 15 Nov 1809- married John Hughs 16 Jan 1847
3. Caroline E. 10 Nov 1811-
4. Samuel B. 29 July 1813-31 Mar. 1867 VA
5. Mary O. 15 Nov 1819-
6. Cyrus T. 22 Jan 1822-7 July 1824/7
I can continue with this line, I will be glad to help anyone who is interested.

I have records copied from a Bible owned by Charles THRIFT III which was in possession of Elisa Simpson of Arkansas in the 1930's when Grace Thrift McKenney was doing research. I do not know where this Bible is today.
Surnames listed: Thrift, Hagey, Brown, Odle, Flanagan,

Samuel Magruder THRIFT born 25 Nov. 1785 died 3 Sept. 1872 married Sarah Fleming Cowan 21/8 April 1811 in Rowan Co., NC. She was the daughter of Isaac Cowan and Sarah Stewart.

1820 census KY
THRIFT Samuel M. Christian County

1830 census KY
THRIFT Samuel Chr. 13

1840 census St. Clair Co., IL
THRIFT Samuel 0-0-0-0-0-0-1 0-0-1-2-0-0-1

1850 census St. Clair Co., IL
THRIFT Samuel 63 VA 1602
Sarah 58 VA 1602 (she was born in NC)

Copy of data, verbatim of THRIFT Bible (Bible of Judge Samuel Magruder Thrift), printed and published by M. Carey and Son, No., 126 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia, 1817 A.D. [This was copied by Grace Thrift McKinney, probably in the 1930's. Where the Bible is today I do not know.]

The names in this Bible pertain to Samuel Thrift's family who lived in KY and IL. I will gladly look up any names you might think belong to your line.
Some surnames listed: Thrift, Quick, Cooper, Welden. Hill, Carroll,

( I will continue with this line later.)

Rebekah THRIFT born about 1790 died in Orrick, Ray Co., MO after 1839
She married Thomas Carroll ca 1805 probably in Fairfax Co., VA.
He is listed in the 1810 census of Fairfax Co.
Issue: 1. William Austin 23 November 1809 Fairfax Co., VA-27 April 1869 in Macon Co.,
IL. He married Leathe Offutt 5 Oct 1831 in KY and had 5 children.
2. Rebecca married Littleton Offutt 20 Nov 1832 in KY. They had 2 boys.

George THRIFT born about 1795 in Fairfax Co., VA and died about 1 Oct 1855 in KY
He never married.

Rezin THRIFT born about 1799 in Fairfax Co., KY and died after 1872 in Macon Co., IL
He married Mrs. Mathilda Hill in St. Clair Co., IL on 20 June 1843. They had one son.
Edwin born about 1844 in St. Clair Co., IL. He married Mary McGuire in Macon Co., IL.
Edwin and Mary had 4 children.

Hezekiah THRIFT born about 1790 in Fairfax Co., KY. She married John Cooper about 1811. They had 3 children:
1. Isaac born 15 April 1812 in KY
2. Samuel M. born 7 Nov 1814 in KY
3. Mary (Gary?) born 28 Nov 1818 in Ky

Sarah THRIFT born 1808 in VA died 1846 in Georgetown, KY. She married Dr. John Crawley Richards Jr. They had one daughter: Miriam Warren born 12 Jan. 1833 in Ky died 30 Dec 1891 in IN.

I will continue with my line Samuel Magruder THRIFT born 25 Nov. 1785 in Fairfax Co., VA. He died 3 Sept. 1872 Washington Co., IL. ( There is some dispute on his death date. His son left a diary that lists his death as the one above.) He married Sarah Fleming Cowan 21 April 1811 in Rowan Co., NC. ( Now I know why he was in NC, all those uncles and cousins had moved there!!) Samuel returned to his family in KY with his new wife and subsequently continued the occupation of farming. He and Sarah had the following children:
1. Sarah Elizabeth THRIFT born 20 April 1812 Christian Co., KY died 17 Aug. 1851 in St. Clair Co., IL. She married James Hill on 3 Jan. 1833 in St. Clair Co., IL. They had 10 children.
2. Andrew Jackson THRIFT born 12 October 1815 Christian Co., KY died 12 April 1888 in Macon Co., IL. He married first to Minerva Jane Hawkins on 8 January 1835 in St. Clair Co., IL. He married second to Anna Christine Peter on 4 Sept 1851.
I will continue this line later.
3. Emily Magruder THRIFT born 9 March 1818 Christian Co., KY died 6 April 1875 in
St. Clair Co., IL. She married Peter Hill II 21 May 1839 in St. Clair Co., IL. They had
8 children.
4. Albina Delarine THRIFT February 1821 Christian Co., KY died 1888 in St. Clair Co.,
she never married.
5. Evaline Sharp THRIFT 4 Sept 1823 in Christian Co., KY died 21 Nov. 1876. She
married Thomas Quick 1 October 1845/6. They had 7 children.
6. Louisa M. THRIFT born 4 January 1827 in Christian Co., KY died 2 March 1869. She married Elias W. Welden 21 March 1849 in St. Clair Co., IL. They had one son.
7. Mary THRIFT born 27 December 1830 Christian Co., KY and died 28 July 1836.
8. Samuel Magruder THRIFT born 22 Sept. 1833 St. Clair Co., IL and died 1 July 1837
in St. Clair Co., IL
I have more information on the families above.

Andrew Jackson THRIFT born 1815 died 1888 continued. He moved to St. Clair Co., IL with his parents about 1832 where they continued farming. Andrew is listed in the 1840, 1850, 1860 census of St. Clair Co., IL. In 1863 he and his son-in-law, George Bright Short moved their families to Macon Co., IL, again, to farm. He is then listed in the 1870 and 1880 census of Macon Co., IL. By his first wife, Minerva Jane Hawkins (6 September 1819-10 January 1851) he had the following children:
1. Sarah Elizabath THRIFT born 29 October 1835 died 30 September 1877. She married George Bright Short on 30 September 1856 in St. Clair Co., IL. I will continue this line later.
2. William Austin THRIFT born 1837 in St. Clair Co., IL died after 1888. He married Mary Ray 3 May 1867 in Macon Co., IL. They had 8 children. They moved to Oregon after 1880.
3. Isabella Lorraine THRIFT born 1840 in St. Clair Co., IL died after 1880. She married
Charles Louis Merker 22 May 1860 in St. Clair Co., IL. They had 12 children.
4. Emily Ellen THRIFT born 1842 in St. Clair Co., IL died September 1861. She never married.
5. Samuel M. THRIFT born 1846 St. Clair Co., IL died 26 March 1926 St. Paul, MN. He married Harriet Brunger 7 October 1879 Macon Co., IL. They had 7 children.
6. James K. P. THRIFT born October 1848 in St. Clair Co., IL and died 1924 in Macon
Co.,IL. He married Margaret Ray 26 November 1873 in Macon Co., IL. They had 12
children.
7. Minerva Jane THRIFT born 21 October 1850 St. Clair Co., IL died 23 January 1892
in Macon Co., IL. She married Gustavus M. Bower 2 March 1870 in Macon Co., IL.
They had 8 children.
By his second wife, Anna Christine Peter, he had the following children:
8. Douglas A. THRIFT born ca 1855 died 31 August 1888 in Macon Co., IL.
He married Mable Benton 13 March 1878 in Macon Co., IL. They had 3 children.
9. Alonzo Marion THRIFTborn 14 February 1858 St. Clair Co., IL and died 6 December 1924. He never married.
10. Charles Asberry THRIFT born August 1860 St. Clair Co., IL and died 1935 Macon Co. IL. He married Jennie McKinley 12 January 1887. They had 4 children.
11. Mary Leathe THRIFT born 29 November 1862 St. Clair Co., IL and died 13 October 1949 Marion Co., IL. She married William G. Welden 20 December 1882 Macon Co. IL. They had 6 children.
12. Grace Truman THRIFT born 5 February 1866 Macon Co., IL and died 3 May 1947
New York, NY. She married Samuel D. McKinney ca 1890. They had 2 children.
Andrew and Anna had 4 other children who died in infancy.

Sarah Elizabeth THRIFT born 1835 died 1877 and married George Bright Short 30 September 1856 in St. Clair Co., IL. I have a considerable amount of information on the Short family. George and Sarah moved to Macon Co., IL in 1863 where they purchased Rail Road property along with her father Andrew Jackson THRIFT. George Short was born 12 August 1826 in St. Clair Co., IL and died 3 March 1916. Of course they farmed the land they bought raising 3 children to maturity. Their issue:
1. Isolina born 12 July 1857 St. Clair Co., IL died 1 July 1891
2. James Monroe 1858-1865
3. Leni Leoti 1862-1864
4. Henrietta born 8 April 1866 Macon Co., IL died 1928 Macon Co., IL. She married
Jacob Monroe Reynolds 20 December 1886. They had 2 children:
1. Virginia Beth Reynolds 14 October 1889-26 March 1976, she married George
Benton Jones in 1910 and had 5 children. 2 are still living.
2. George Ralph Reynolds 30 April 1891-30 June 1972. He married Minnie Malone
23 December 1912. They had one son, William George.
5. Goldella born 29 July 1873 died 29 March 1950. She married Charles Stein. They had
2 children:
1. Ruth Etta who married Harold Glosser. She was born 1896 and died about 1990.
2. Sara Elizabeth married Eric Heinz. She was born 1897 and died about 1955.
They had 2 daughters. 1 is still living.

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