ID: I59836 Name: Martha Patsy Sampson Surname: Sampson Given Name: Martha Patsy Sex: F Birth: 1787 in Virginia Death: 2 Oct 1865 in Floyd Co, Indiana Burial: Hope Well Cemetery, Franklin Township, Floyd Co. Indiana _UID: 2205A3A9B28FD711A10644455354000073D1 Change Date: 26 May 2003 at 01:00:00 ID: I59455 Name: Robert LaFollette Surname: LaFollette Given Name: Robert Sex: M Birth: 10 Sep 1778 in Culpepper County, Virginia Death: December 1866 in New Albany, Floyd Co, Indiana Burial: Hopewell, Cemetery _UID: 30970BAD251F044F87D00E838F473E697BFD Census: 3 Sep 1850 Floyd Co., Indiana <>Note: 1804 Robert and Martha came to Indiana Territory in 1804 locating directly across the river below what later became New Albany Indiana. He later moved into the territory which became Franklin Township. November 23 1813 Robert Lefollett of Harrison County, Indiana , purchased LandDescription: NW qtr, Section 1, T45, SRE, 132.48 Acres Land Patent #02860 1820 United States Census, Franklin Floyd County, Indiana Roll 13 Book 1Page 162 LaFollette, Robert 8 people living in household 3 free white males under the age of 10 1 free white male between the ages of 26 and 45 3 free white females under the age of 10 1 free white female between the ages of 26 and 45 1 person engaged in Agriculture August 10th 1837 Hope Well Church Trustees of Floyd County, Indiana Deed Book #1 Page 590 This in denture made this tenth day of August in the year eighteen hundredand thirty-seven between Robert LaFollett and Martha LaFollett, his wife, of the County of Harrison and State aforesaid as Trustees of Hope Well Church of the other part; Witnessed; That the said Robert and Martha as well for the Consideration of the Love and Affection which they, the said Robert and Martha, bear to the said Church has given, granted, conveyed and confirmed to the said Trustees and their successors in office and their assigns forever all that track or parcel of Land Lying and being in the County afore said; it being a part of the North West quarter of Section Thirty-four (34) in Township Three (3) in Range five (5) east beginning on the line dividing the North-West and the South-West Quarters of said section at a stake and running north twelve (12) rods to a stake; thence east twenty (20) rods to a stake; thence south twelve (12) rods to said line; thence east twenty (20) with said line to a place of beginning so as to include the graveyard and Meeting House, together with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances there upon belonging and there versions, remainders and profits there of and all the estate right, title interest and claim of the a fore said trustees and their successors in and to the same. To have and to hold the premises afore said with all appurtenances to the sole and only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said Trustees and their successors forever all claim of the said Robert and Martha of their heirs or of any other person or persons claiming from or under them or any of them. In Testimony where of the said Robert and Martha have here upon set their hands and seals the day and year above written Robert (X) Lafollett Martha (X) Lafollett Signed sealed and delivered in presence of William Hardin. 1850 United States Census, Franklin Twp, Floyd County, Indiana,Ancestry.com page 13 of 18, Dwelling 797 Family 918 Robert LaFollett age 72 Farmer, Property Value 1500, born in Virginia Martha female age 63, Born Virginia Isaih male age 33, Trader, Property Value 2500, Born Indiana Rosela female age 26, Born Indiana Marion male age 17, Born Indiana Nancy Iudon female age 17, born PA The New Albany, Indiana Ledger, December 24, 1866 Obituary Mr. Robert LaFollette whose death was chronicled a few days ago was the earliest settler of Floyd County. It was the ring of his axe that vocalized the unbroken wilderness, then inhabited by the Indians and wild beasts, with the prelude of that civilization which worked such wonderful and almost magical changes about him, before his death. He was born in Culpepper county, Virginia on the 17th day of January 1778. At the age of nineteen, he emigrated to Kentucky and settled near Louisville in what was then called, and is yet known, as the Pond settlement. At this time Louisville was a rude frontier village; there was not a brick house in that now large and rapidly growing city. He saw the first one constructed. After remaining about seven years in Kentucky, he visited this State, and built near the mouth of Knob Creek, a cabin which was the first house constructed in this county. Having completed his cabin here turned to the Pond settlement and on the 4th day of November, 1804, was married. This was the day upon which Thomas Jefferson was elected President, for whom he voted. On the day following, he crossed over into Indiana, and domiciled himself and wife in the cabin built on his previous visit to this State. His nearest neighbor was over ten miles distant. The site where this now flourishing and beautiful city stands was a dense forest. The knobs near the city were covered with caves, from which fact they received the name of Cavey Knobs, which name they still bear. The present site of New Albany was the favorite hunting ground of the red men at that time. Bears, deer, wolves, and panthers were abundant. For some time Mr. LaFollette was compelled to take the little corn he raised to a mill at the falls on the Kentucky side of the river. This mill was known as the Tarascon mill and was the only one within many miles of Louisville. There being no ferry at New Albany or Clarksville, he went to mill in a small canoe. One winter after he had crossed the river in his canoe and had reached the mill with his bag of corn, the ice, which was gorged above the falls, gave way, and prevented his return home for over ten days. In the mean time, his wife was alone at home in her little cabin near the mouth of Knob Creek suffering the most intense anxiety and agony on account of his absence, not knowing what fate had befallen her husband. During his absence she subsisted on parched corn. The savages were the only persons she saw while he was gone. In consequence of the unhealthiness of the river bottom, he moved overthe knobs and squatted upon a tract of land and built another cabin which was the second one built in this county. He cleared twenty acres of this tract, which, about this time, was thrown into market by the government, and was entered by another man, who compelled him to vacate it without recompensing for the improvements made upon it. He then squatted on a neighboring tract where he resided for fifty-five years, until the time of his decease, which occurred on the 14th day of December at 7 o'clock. Apple trees that be planted fifty-five years ago are still growing upon the farm where he recently resided. During the early settlements in this country, massacres of the whites by the savages were not unfrequent. Mr.LaFollette was always warned by faithful Indians of these out breaks in time to enable him to remove his family across into Kentucky for safety. He was a man of urbane manners and genial disposition, and by his kind treatment of the red men, made many warm friends among them while residing on the farm where he died, he was taxed to build three courthouses by reason of the changes in county lines. He was taxed to build a court house in Charlestown, this being then a part of Clark County. Afterwards his residence was transferred to Harrison County and he assisted in building a court house in Corydon. Finally Floyd County was formed and he was taxed to build a court house in New Albany. Before these court houses were built, court in the summer season was held in some grove near the county seat. He frequently sat on juries that wrangled all night under a tree, before bringing in a verdict. Mr.LaFollette was among the first, if not the first, to cross the ferry established by John Paul at New Albany. This ferry was a rough flat boat propelled by oars. A man by the name of Wood was the ferryman, having leased the ferry from Paul. Wood also erected the first house constructed within the present limits of this city. Although a cripple and not subject to military duty, Mr. LaFollette was out in many of the expeditions against the Indians and made many a red skin bite the dust. He was a noted marksman. Several years after removing to Indiana he joined the Baptist church of which he was an exemplary member over fifty-five years. Both he and his wife joined the same church at the sametime, and both were members at the time of their death. They at the time of Mrs. LaFollette's death had been married over sixty-one years. Robert LaFollette was a modest man, always preferring a quiet, unobtrusive life. Although frequently urged to accept places of honor and profit, he studiously avoided them, never, we believe, having held a public office. He was tenacious in all his opinions. Yet he was not a partisan. He subscribed for the first paper published in the county and he always sustained by his patronage the county paper. When he could not get one consonant with his political views, he took one on the other side if any such was published. He believed it the duty of every citizen to take at least a county paper, a duty he owed alike to himself, his family, to civilization and to learning. He was a liberal, high-toned gentleman, respected and loved by all who knew him. The death of this early pioneer has been deeply lamented, not only by a large family connection, but by all his neighbors and friends. Robert LaFollette,whose courage and daring prompted him to blaze the way for the immense population that now throngs Floyd County has gone to the grave full of years and full of usefulness. Peace to his ashes. Robert Lafollette and Martha had the following children: Malinda Joseph born 1814 Isaiah born 1817 Rozella born 1823. David born 1826 Francis born 10-24-1832 Nancy born 1834 One of Joseph's sons descendants moved to Wisconsin where he became a well known politician. At one point he ran for president of the US as a third party ticket. I believe he got 25% of the vote. I may have the percentage wrong. I believe that it was the highest percentage ever wonby a third party. He was also a US senator from Wisconsin. Just so more trivia on the La Follette's. The name of the book I don't remember off hand. But I do remember it as being called "A History Of Indiana". It is in our local library and was written in the early 1900's. There are other books about the LaFollette's. Robert and Martha lived about a mile upstream from the mouth on Knob'sCreek. Knob's Creek is located just north of Bridgeport, In HarrisonCounty. ************************* lds site Husband's Name Robert LA FOLLETTE <individual_record.asp?recid=1734419> (AFN:2473-ZG) Pedigree <pedigree_view.asp?recid=1734419&familyid=2342900> Born: 17 Jan 1778 Place: , , Ky both birth and death differ Died: December 1866 Place: from my dates. Married: 4 Nov 1804 Place: Jefferson Co., Kentucky Father: Joseph LA FOLLETTE Mother: Phebe (Phoebe) GOBLE Wife's Name Martha "Patsey" SAMPSON Born: 1778 Place: Of Jefferson Co., Kentucky Married: 4 Nov 1804 Place: Jefferson Co., Kentucky Father: Change Date: 12 Jul 2003 at 14:12:39 Father: Joseph LaFollette b: 1745 in Isere, Anjou, France, of, Morristown, NJ c: in 1809/1810 of, Hardin, Co, Ky; Mother: Phoebe Gobel b: 12 May 1743 in Morristown, NJ Marriage 1 Martha Patsy Sampson b: 1787 in Virginia Married: 4 Nov 1804 in Louisville, Jefferson CO., Ky Children Phoebe LaFollette b: 7 Aug 1807 in Floyd County, Indiana Susan LaFollette b: 25 Jan 1812 in Floyd Co, Indiana Joseph C. LaFollette b: 19 Apr 1814 in Floyd Co, Indiana William Grant LaFollette b: 19 Apr 1814 in Floyd Co, Indiana Isaiah LaFollette b: 9 Dec 1816 in Floyd Co, Indiana Everilla LaFollette b: 19 Sep 1819 in Floyd Co, Indiana Roselia LaFollette b: 26 Mar 1823 in Floyd Co, Indiana David Walter LaFollette b: 30 Sep 1825 in Floyd Co, Indiana Malinda LaFollette b: 2 Mar 1828 in Floyd Co., Indiana Francis Marion LaFollette b: 24 Oct 1832 in Floyd Co, Indiana Nancy LaFollette b: 1833

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