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William M. Lovell
William M. Lovell was born September 18, 1835, in Muhlenberg County, and is the seventh of five boys and three girls born to William M. and Rachel (Eades) Lovell, natives of Maryland and Madison County, Ky., respectively, and of English descent. Subject's father was the son of William Lovell.
William M. (subject) was reared on the farm, and received a common school education. He was but ten years old when his mother died. At fourteen he commenced work by the month for himself for nine years. At twenty-seven he purchased sixty acres of land and engaged in farming for himself; sold out and purchased 104 acres; to this added fifty-two acres more, and by his energy and industry has established a pleasant home.
He was married in December, 1861, to Mary J. Gibbs, of Muhlenberg County, daughter of John C. and Maria (McJanuary) Gibbs, natives of Logan and Muhlenberg Counties, respectively. John C. Gibbs was a saddler, and an early settler of the county. To Mr. and Mrs. Lovell eight children were born: Morgan M., Albin, Lucian, Minnie M., Daisey M. (deceased), Michael, Emma R. (deceased), and Malcolm (deceased).
Mrs. Lovell died in March, 1877, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Lovell next married, October, 1879, Mary H. Roark of Muhlenberg County, Ky., daughter of Simeon and Cynthia A. (Martin) Roark, natives of Muhlenberg County and Virginia, respectively, of German and Irish origin. Four children bless this union: Anna L., Bessie M., Lula A. and Ethel. Mrs. Lovell is a Presbyterian.
Source: Battle, J.H., W.H. Perrin, and G.C. Kniffen. Kentucky: A History of the State. Louisville, KY: F.A. Battey, 1885. Page 912.
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