112. James Duncan Piety was born 01 May 1796 in Nelson (Hardin) Co. KY. He died 12 Apr 1878 in Middletown, Prairie Creek Twp., Vigo Co. IN. James married Eleanor Ellen Arnet/ Harned on 29 Jun 1818 (Marriage Book) in Hardin Co. KY. The parents of James were Thomas Piety and Mary F. Duncan.
James Piety's second wife Laurinda Thomas Piety
James Duncan Piety land grant 1 - 18230724
James Duncan Piety land grant 2 - 18230811
James Duncan Piety land grant 3 - 18301202
1830 Census IN Vigo - James D and Eleanor (Harned) Piety next door to Elijah Thomas
1840 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek – James Piety and 2nd wife Lorinda
1850 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - James Duncan Piety near son Thomas and Emily (Thomas) Piety
1860 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - JD Piety with 2nd wife Lorinda
1870 Census IN Vigo Prairie Creek - JD Piety with 2nd wife Lourinda
Scenery from Middleton Cemetery
The funeral service for James D. Piety, conducted by William Stansill (an elder at the Prairie Creek church), used Joshua 4:15 for the text.
Vigo Co. In.‑1826, member of Christian Church. At one time owned 2,000 acres of land near Prairie Creek and was a deeply devout and religious man. He was the son of Thomas Piety who fought under "Mad Anthony Wayne" in 12 engagements.
He received from Eleanor's parents a marriage dowry of five hundred dollars in money and a three year old bay filly. He migrated to Indiana and purchased his farm just north of Pottersville, which later became known as Middletown or Prairie Creek. James D. Piety donated the ground for the Prairie Creek Vigo Co IN First Baptist Church, as well as land for a portion of the town itself.
James was listed as a charter member of the Prairie Creek Church of Christ, organized 23 Sep 1851 under the eldership of James Blankenship and Joseph W. Wolfe.
James donated land for a portion of the town of Prairie Creek, IN.
113. Eleanor Ellen Arnet/ Harned was born 21 Mar 1797/1802. She died 29 Mar 1838. Eleanor's parents were Enos/Eneas Harned and Deborah Compstock.
1830 Census IN Vigo - James D and Eleanor (Harned) Piety next door to Elijah Thomas
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1. James Duncan PIETY (b.1 May 1796-Nelson (Hardin) Co. KY d.12 Apr 1878-Middletown,Prairie Creek Twp.,Vigo Co. IN)
sp: Eleanor Ellen HARNED (b.21 Mar 1797/1802 m.16/29 Jun 1818 d.29 Mar 1838)
-2. Lucinda PIETY (b.15 Nov 1819 d.1860)
-2. David H. PIETY (b.14 Nov 1821 d.1822)
-2. Thomas PIETY (b.1 Sep 1823-Vigo Co. IN d.11 Oct 1853)
sp: Emily THOMAS (b.9 May 1828-Vigo Co. IN m.22 Mar 1846 d.19 Oct 1900-Vigo Co. IN)
-3. John D. Early PIETY (b.16 Apr 1848-IN d.17 Jan 1922)
sp: Mary Phedora TRUEBLOOD (b.1 Apr 1851-IN m.1 Apr 1868 d.9 Jul 1931-Prairie Creek,Vigo Co.,IN)
-4. Infant PIETY (b.24 Feb 1869)
-4. Oliver H. PIETY (b.4 Apr 1870 d.6 Nov 1875)
-4. Etta Alfretta PIETY (b.15 Aug/Nov 1872 d.26 Apr 1936/1963)
sp: Clarence PETTY (b.18 Dec 1869 d.1936)
-4. Eleanor PIETY (b.31 Jul 1874)
sp: William E. SHATTUCK
-4. Ophelia PIETY (b.20 Feb 1877)
sp: Oakley HUNT (m.7 Aug 1897)
-4. Curtis PIETY (b.17 Feb 1880 d.1882)
-4. Zadoc John PIETY (b.2 Feb 1882-Vigo Co.,Indiana d.18 Feb 1961-Orlando,FL)
sp: Ora Frances WATSON (b.26 Jun 1882-Vigo Co.,Indiana m.4 Sep 1901 d.14 Jan 1935-Drummond,Bayfield Co.,WI)
sp: Annie Maude PAYNE (b.17 Nov 1895 m.27 Apr 1937 d.9 Jul 1970-Columbia Co. FL)
-4. Infant PIETY (b.11 Jan 1880)
-4. Lulu H. PIETY (b.27 Jun 1884 d.9 Jun 1891)
-4. William Treat PIETY (b.17 Jan 1887/1888)
-4. Alvina PIETY (b.5 Aug 1889/1890)
-4. Grace Ellen PIETY (b.27 Oct 1891)
-4. Harvey Thomas PIETY (b.18 Nov 1898)
-3. Elijah T. PIETY (b.8 May 1852)
sp: Ophelia Elizabeth TRUEBLOOD (b.24 Jan 1856-Vigo Co.,Indiana)
-2. Julia A. PIETY (b.7 Nov 1826 d.12 Mar 1906)
-2. William H. PIETY (b.14 Feb 1829 d.10 Jan 1908)
-2. John D. Early PIETY (b.24 Mar 1831)
-2. James Riley PIETY (b.16 Jan 1834 d.21 Feb 1918)
sp: Sarah HUNT (b.15 Aug 1835 d.20 Jun 1905)
-2. Mary E. PIETY (b.10 Apr 1836)
sp: Laurinda/Lucinda THOMAS (b.13 May 1814-Vigo Co.,Indiana m.10 Oct 1839 d.1 Jan 1880-Vigo Co.,Indiana)
-2. Ellen PIETY (b.Abt 1840)
-2. Emily PIETY (b.Abt 1844)
-2. Louisa PIETY (b.Abt 1846)
-2. Nancy PIETY (b.Abt 1846)
-2. Margaret PIETY (b.Abt 1847)
-2. Milton H. PIETY (b.Abt 1849)
-2. Chauncey R. PIETY
-2. Samuel PIETY (b.6 Mar 1853-Vigo Co.,Indiana)
sp: Mary R DEBAUN (b.1857-Vigo Co.,Indiana m.8 Apr 1875)
-3. Marcus D. PIETY
-3. Edith B. PIETY
-3. John M. PIETY
-2. Sarah Frances PIETY