Jacob Huffaker



This photo was given to me by Leah Larsen of Idaho Falls, Idaho

Jacob Huffaker was born on 15 Oct. 1771, near Saltville, Washington, Virginia. The son of Michael Huffaker or Hofacke and Catherine Cokely Kitsby. He was Christened at Greenfield, Washington, Virginia.

Jacob married Margaret Bodkin on 4 Feb, 1797 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Hugh Bodkin and Hester Farmer.

To this union were born the following children:

1. Sarah Huffaker born 1796 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky. She married Hyrum Millsop
   
   
2. Mary or Polly Huffaker born 9 Feb 1798 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky. She died 10 Oct 1843.
   
   
3. Michael Lee Huffaker born 15 Jun 1800 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky. He married Francis Jane Smith first and later married Jane Barthleson.
   
   
4. Ann Huffaker born 16 Oct 1802 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky. She married Noah Bertram. She died before 1855.
   
   
5. Elizabeth Huffaker born 26 Feb 1804 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky. She married John Majors on 29 Oct 1819. She died on 3 May 1874.
   
   
6. Nancy Huffaker born 18 Mar 1807 in Wayne County, Kentucky. Married George Kurts on 4 Aug 1867. She died on 11 Dec 1862.
   
   
7. Jacob Huffaker born 18 Mar 1807 in Wayne County, Kentucky. Married Elizabeth Shearer. Died on 5 Aug 1867 in Texas, Whitesboro.
   
   
8. Laurany (Lieurany) Huffaker born on 9 Aug 1809 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky. Married Jesse Molen on 13 Nov 1828. Died in Salt Lake City, Utah on 7 Mar 1854.
   
   
9. Simpson David Huffaker born 23 Jul 1812 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky. Simpson David had several wives. Our Grandmother was: Susan Green Robinson. Susan and Simpson David were married on 26 Feb 1836 in Morgan County, Illinois. Simpson David died on 25 Oct 1891 in So. Cottonwood, Salt Lake City, Utah.
   
   
10. Peter Huffaker born 1814 in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky died young.