Misc. Notes
125From a reprint of Hardesty’s History of West Virginia, Tyler Co.:
Alexander C. Ullum -- was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, June 2 1826, a son of Elijah and Esther Ullum. He is of German Descent, and traces his ancestry back to 1765, most of his family being octogenarians. The family name was originally spelled Ullom but for some reason the spelling has been changed in later generations to Ullum. Elijah Ullum with his family came to Tyler County, about 1840, and engaged in farming. At North Bend, this county September 27, 1852, Alexander C. Ullum and Permelia Horner were united in marriage. She was the daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Horner), and was born in Wetzel county, (now) West Virginia, June 1, 1832. She was of English-Irish descent, and her grandfather held commission in the Continental army in the war for Independence. Alexander C, Ullum was Lieutenant of the State militia in the year preceeding the outbreak , and his brother Hiram was a soldier of that war. The children of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ullum were twelve. Samantha, born December 1, 1863; Rufus, August 15, 1855; Eleazer, September 25 1857, died of typhoid fever, August 21 1878; William L., January 18, 18660 (sic); Elijah A., January 10, 1862; John A., February 26, 1864; Thomas J., November 10, 1866; Alexander C., August 14, 1868; Charley A., December 22, 1870; died of croup, October 10, 1872; George W., October 10, 1872; James E. November 26, 1874; Laura, February 27 1877. Prof. PJ Potsch departed this life April 12 1878. He was a teacher of the sciences and an able minister in the Christians persuasion. His remains are deposited in Spring Hill cemetery near those of Mr. Ullum’s 2 sons, and beautiful monuments mark the spot. February 26,, 1873 Samantha, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ullum, married Bishop D. Y. Ward. He was born in Wood County, May 20, 1847, and is at present a traveling minister of the Christian faith. Rufus went to the Black Hills, Datkota (sic) territory during the excitement of 1880, and since his return home has been teaching and is now studying law. Alexander C. Ullum is farming, raising and dealing in stock in Centreville district, and all his living children are still with him. The family receive their mail at North Bend, Tyler county,m West Virginia.
Alexander (Campbell) Charles Ullom is the name listed at
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From a marriage index in Virginia 1740 - 1850
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL m. JANE BOTKIN 28 July 1795 in Shenandoah County, Virginia