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History of Lancaster'sHenry IV, (1367-1413) was the first King of House of Lancaster. Henry V, son of Henry IV, (1 387-1 422). Henry IV had religious differences with the Lollards. Henry V, continued this struggle and renewed the Hundred Years’ War, which was started just before Henry IV’s rule. Now, Henry VI, held the throne of both England and France when he was less than one year old. Henry VI, was pious and gentle, but he was a weak ruler. The Nobles took advantage of Henry VI, weakness, to oppress the people. During his reign was the beginning of the rivalry between the House of York, and the House of Lancaster. This conflict was known as, "Wars of the Roses". The Lancasters chose the red rose as their emblem and the Yorks selected the white rose. This war lasted from 1455-1485. Henry VII, was a descendent of two junior branches of Lancasters, and married into the House of York. This marriage actually ended this war. Maybe if some our leaders of the past could have promoted a wedding, who could dispute the fact that a war may have been avoided. Lancaster, Pennsylvania; with a population of some 70,000 is in one of the richest farming areas of the United States. I had always thought that this city was named in honor of some Lancaster, however, it was named by John Wright, an early settler from England, named the city from a town in England. Lancaster Pike; One of the first modern highways built in the United States was built in 1790. The above has been taken from "The World Book Encyclopedia." I have failed to find the year or at least near the year of Lancaster’s, in Decatur County, as to when they reached the United States. The above is written leading to the following. Great, great grandfather of J. R. "Kinky" Lancaster, Benjamin M. Lancaster came from England (date unknown) with brothers and a son, Joseph Lancaster who was a scholar, highly educated and taught in North Carolina. Benjamin M. Lancaster and wife, Sara, left North Carolina and came to Williamson County in Tennessee, which must have been in the 1760’s. We think that Benjamin and wife were buried in Williamson County. His son, Colonel David L. Lancaster married Parmela Davidson of Williamson County. His second wife was Cynthia Duck of Decatur County. He and his second wife are buried at the old Wylie cemetery, now known as Gardner cemetery. He and his wives are responsible for the Lancasters of Decatur, Henderson and other counties over the United States. Following you will find families listed. Husbands, Wives, and Children: First Generation Colonel David L. Lancaster (my great grandfather), 1807-1891 Second Generation Children by first wife, Parmela: Harvey Lancaster, 1827 Children by second wife, Cynthia: Sarah Bathsheba Lancaster, 1854 Third Generation Children of Harvey Lancaster: William (Wild Bill) Lancaster Children of Jesse Parish Lancaster Jones: William Bill Lancaster Children of John G. Lancaster: (Kansas-no record) Children by David A. Lancaster: (Calif .-no record) Children by William B. Lancaster, 1833-1899: L. L. Fate Lancaster, 1872-1929 (Wife, Mollie Houston Lancaster,
1880-1946) Children of Benjamin M. Lancaster, 1836-1901 (my grandfather) and Martha Tenn Lancaster, 1847-1917: Robert L. Lancaster, 1869-1963 Children of Dr. Gabriel Scott Lancaster: W. O. Lancaster Fourth Generation Children of Robert L. Lancaster (1869-1963) & wife Addie (1868-1956): Curry Lancaster, 1889-1971 Children of William "Wild Bill" Lancaster: Jewel Lancaster Children of William Edgar Lancaster (1879-1962) and wife Flora E. Lancaster (1881-1966): Reba G. Lancaster, 1906 Children of Vester Author "Bess" Lancaster (1890-1977) and Callie Montgomery Lancaster (1891): Sarah Lima Houston Lancaster, 1914 Child of Kitty Lancaster Kent (1882) and Frank Kent (1878-1935): Arbie Edna Kent, 1915-1977 Child of J. W. Lancaster (1884-1964) and first wife, Nell Holland Lancaster: Virginia Lancaster Child of J. W. Lancaster and 2nd, wife, Rebecca Lancaster: Joan Lancaster Fifth Generation Children of Grady Lancaster (1896) and Mamie Scott Lancaster (1902): Edith Hodges, 1920 Children of Oscar W. Montgomery (1896-1963) and Euda Lancaster (wife) (1900-1931): Mary Lynn Butler, 1922 Children of Bennie D. Lancaster (1894-1941) and Jesse Eason Lancaster (wife) (1902-1976): Irene Lancaster, 1920 Many people of our country know very little in regard to our heritage and I am among these. During this effort to write of my grand parents and relatives on each side, I have found it very interesting. The more effort the better the results. Maybe some of this will be of value in the future. I am positive that all of we true Americans trust that such as this may continue for years to come. Compiled by J. R. (Kinky) Lancaster - Lillye Younger, The History of Decatur County Past and
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