Individual Details

James Ware III

(13 Jul 1771 - 13 Sep 1821)

"Mr. W. moved to Ky, 1789, engaged with Mr. Johnson, the Clerk of Jefferson County, Ky., writing in his office until he became fully acquainted with the work. In 1791 he returned to Va. Through the friendship of Gen. Daniel Morgan he obtained an introduction to Gen .Samuel Smith of Balto., Md., member, U.S. Congress, 1793-1833, by whose influence he was enabled to begin merchandizing in Louisville, Ky., where he laid the foundation of his large fortune, continuing in business for many years"

Events

Birth13 Jul 1771Frederick Parish, Frederick Co., Va.
Marriage10 Nov 1796Elizabeth Taliaferro Alexander
Marriage17 Mar 1808Harriet Taylor
ResidenceNov 1812Battletown now Berryville,, VA
Death13 Sep 1821KY

Families

SpouseElizabeth Taliaferro Alexander
ChildSarah Elizabeth Taliaferro "Sally" Ware (1797 - 1878)
ChildCharles Alexander Ware (1800 - 1823)
ChildJosiah William Ware (1802 - 1883)
SpouseHarriet Taylor (1790 - 1822)
ChildJames W. Ware
ChildBushrod Thomas Ware (1810 - 1817)
ChildThomas Marshall Ware (1812 - 1832)
ChildLucy Catherine Ware (1814 - )
ChildHarriet Mary Todd Ware (1816 - 1828)
ChildElizabeth Alexander Ware (1818 - 1820)
FatherDr. James Ware Jr. (1741 - 1820)
MotherCatherine Virginia Todd (1750 - 1782)
SiblingThompson Parish Ware (1769 - 1852)
SiblingMary Todd "Polly" Ware (1772 - 1801)
SiblingLucy Ware (1773 - 1833)
SiblingCharles Ware (1775 - 1839)
SiblingCatherine Ware (1777 - 1863)
SiblingGeorge Ware (1779 - 1849)

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