1803 Knox Co, KY where he was listed on the tax list that year.
1810 KY At census time Joseph Arthur's family included his wife, 3ma les under 10 and 1 female under 10.
From History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties (IN)
"The rude cabins of the settlers dotted the country of Indian Creektow nship as early as 1815, but the homes were far between, andintercourse w as difficult....The Lamb family is
credited with being the first in the township, although the Easts andW alkers, the Wrights and Burches came at an early date. In 18 16 thefol lowing men made entry on land in the township....
Joseph Arthur purchased land on section 21 in 181S, and Richard Wrighto n section 2 in the same year."
1817 Monroe Co, IN where they founded the Vernal Baptist Church. Ith as been said by descendants they were the first Arthurs in Indianaall A rthurs in that part of Indiana descend from his and his twobrothers.
8/7/1820 Monroe Co, IN. By census time that year, Joseph already hada l arge family consisting of 3 males under the age of 10, 1 at 10-15,Jose ph was 26-44, 3 females under 10, 1 at 10-15, and his wife also26-44. N ext door was brother John with brother Samuel farther down.
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Residences & events:
1810 Knox Co, KY. Joseph Arthur, age 26-44, had a family consistingo f 3 males under the age of 10, 1 female under 10, and 1 one at16-25. O n the next page were brother (?) Samuel and Elias Arthurliving side by s ide. In the same county was John Arthur as well.
