Mary B. "Polly" RENTFRO

HAIRSTON.org ID#3260, b. 12 May 1788, d. 15 November 1835
Father*Capt. Joshua RENTFRO b. 1 Jul 1757, d. 5 Sep 1815
Mother*Jane "Jenny" HAIRSTON b. 16 Oct 1767, d. 28 Oct 1839
Marriage*Mary B. "Polly" RENTFRO married Madison W. FRANS, son of Elizabeth STOVALL.1 
Birth*Mary B. "Polly" RENTFRO was born on 12 May 1788 in Virginia.2,1 
She was the daughter of Capt. Joshua RENTFRO and Jane "Jenny" HAIRSTON. 
DeedMary B. "Polly" RENTFRO witnessed the deed of Capt. Joshua RENTFRO and Gen. George Stovall Hairston on 6 April 1805 in Washington, Kentucky; On 6 April 1805, George Hairston sells all of his 2,000 acre Grant in Washington county, Kentucky, to Joshua Rentfro for 1,000 pounds. When George Hairston obtained the land it was in Jefferson county. Witnessed by Mark Rentfro, Polly Rentfro and Dunford Smith. - Washington Deeds 1792-1811. FSL #7900657, image 773. 
Death*Mary B. "Polly" RENTFRO died on 15 November 1835 at age 47.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Parr-Frans Cemetery, Meade, Kentucky.2,1 

Family

Madison W. FRANS b. 16 Sep 1794, d. 10 May 1863
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  2. [S3162] Email from Faith Bishoff, 25 Oct 2001 - Faith Bishoff is a 4th great-granddaughter of Jenny Hairston Rentfro.
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