of Hardin County, Kentucky · documented from the public record
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Samuel V. Rhoads 1791 – 1877
Samuel V. Rhoads
childrenCharles Rhoads
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History of Macoupin County, Illinois.
Born Hardin County, Kentucky, 1791.
Soldier of War of 1812, Kentucky volunteer under Gen. Harrison at the Battle of the Thames.
Removed from Grayson County, Kentucky, 1834, settled Chesterfield township near Rhoads Point (now Medora).
United Baptist preacher who founded several churches.
Brother of Rev. Jacob Rhoads.
Died 1877.
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