FAMILY MATTERS

John is my pick for Inez’s ancestor, because he married Sarah Henley, and the name is repeated in his grandson. The name Mason

“Henley” of Henley Fugate, son of Martin, seems to come out of nowhere.

Benjamin Fugate

The Mason family of is a historically significant of English origin, whose prominent members are known for their

b. approx. 1760.VA. d. 1838. KY. Age78.

accomplishments in politics, business, and the military. The of the Mason family, (5 June 1629–1686), arrived at , on m. Hannah Devers, b. 1753. d. 1853. Age. 100

the ship Assurance in 1652. Mason was a member of the during the reign of . George Mason I’s great-grandson was (11

Removed to Troublesome Creek, KY, 1802.

December 1725–7 October 1792), an , statesman, and delegate from to the . Along with , George Mason IV is known as 7 Children

the “Father of the Bill of Rights.” For these reasons, Mason is considered one of the “” of the United States and raised the Henley Fugate

Mason family to national political prominence. — Wiki

b. 1798, VA. d. before 1882, KY. Age 84.

m. Tabitha McIntosh (1815-1834), daughter of Peter McIntosh

21 Children (two wives)

Josiah Mason (b. Abt. 1654, d. date unknown)

William B. Fugate

Josiah Mason was born Abt. 1654 in Stafford, Virginia , , and died date unknown. He married Fitz Alan, b. 1658 Stafford b. 1825. d. 1864 (shot by a Union sniper) Age 29.

Co., VA..

m. Rachel Neace

Children of Josiah Mason and Elizabeth are:

Granville Pearl Fugate

i.

, d. date unknown.

b. 1850. d. 1954. Ganderbill Age. 104

m. Julia Collins (Collinsworth 1895–1990)

5 children.

Hannah Mason (d. date unknown)

Edward James Fugate

Hannah Mason (daughter of and ) , died date unknown. She married , son of and .

b. 1912. d. 1964. Age 52.

Children of Hannah Mason and John Combs are:

m. Vesta Noble (1921-2003) Age 83.

i.

, b. 1714, Richmond Co VA , , d. November 16, 1785, Surry Co NC , .

Inez Fugate Liftig

ii.

, d. date unknown.

b. 1948

iii.

, d. date unknown.

m. Robert Liftig, 1971. b. 1947

iv.

, d. date unknown.

v.

, d. date unknown.

Anya Liftig

vi.

, d. date unknown.

b. 1977

vii.

Mason Combs, Sr.

m. Noel Hartman, 2011

viii.

b. 1714 on Peumans End Creek

Dorothy Liftig

ix.

d. 1785, NC. Age 69.

b. 1981

x.

m. Sarah Harding Richardson.

m. David Martin, 2009

xi.

By 1754, Mason was living in Front Royal, VA, then moved to Winchester. In 1755 he served in the French and Indian

War with his brother Josiah. Then moved south to Pittsylvania Co. VA. By 1780, Mason had served three years in the

Continental Army and moved to Surry Co. NC where he died,

xii.

John Combs, Sr.

xiii.

b. 1735

xiv.

d. Defiance KY

xv.

m. Nancy Harding

xvi.

Father of “EIGHT BROTHERS” who removed to KY, 1795. John Sr. went with them.

xvii.

The Eight Brothers

xviii. Nicholas “Danger” Combs – settled Combs, KY

xix.

Mason “Mace” Combs – Jeff, KY, grandfather of preacher Ira Combs. Most extensive landowner around Mace’s Creek.

xx.

John “Soldier John” Combs Jr. – Letcher Co. Veteran, moved below Hazard, 1831.

xxi.

Harrison “Henry” Combs – settled “Big Bottom” – Hazard. Transported produce down Ohio and then Mississippi River

to NOLA, then walked back. Removed to Johnson Co., Indiana.

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