Family mvd 1766 to Redstone Old Fort (Brownsville), PA. On tax list 1785 of Nelson Co., KY.538

Settlers by the Long Grey Trail, pg. 488-489 Michael and wife were married at Germantown, Pennsylvania, 1750, and had, among other children; John, Peter, Martha, Ruth, Elizabeth, and Jonathan, -- the last born at Redstone, Old Fort, Pennsylvania. The family left Chester County, about 1766, and after stopping for a time at Redstone, and probably other points, arrived in Hardin County, Kentucky, 1781.

The Madison Courier, dated Sept.3, ____?:
"Michael Paul, father of John, with several brothers, emigrated from Holland early in 18th century, and settled in Germantown, PA where in 1751 he married Ann Parker, a native of that place" (note that the Madison Courier was no doubt John Paul's newspaper and a good source of possible family information)537

(Before 1767:  Michael lived at Germantown (near Philadelphia), so did at least two of his many brothers, thus begins the chore of sorting through which belong to whom)

1766 or 1767: Michael next brought his family to Redstone Old Fort, which is now Brownsville, PA. Some researchers think he was the commander of the fort, but other research shows it was James Paul. A granddaughter of John Paul said she believed her great grandfather lived at the fort with his family for 15 years. She also believed he may have been the commander of the fort, although she had no proof and none was ever found. She, herself, indicated that the times and dates differed greatly between when her great grandfather lived there and when Captain Paull served there as commander. But following Michael Paul's life one has to wonder what military role he did play. His move to KY seems interesting in light of military actions of the day)

(*** Note by Shirley Whipple: At the close of the Revolutionary War the families at Redstone moved (some 200 in all) to West Virginia and from there in 1781 to Hardin county, KY. Further research will indicate there was a military fort established there by these people)

1781: Michael brought his family and 200 others (not sure if 200 families or 200 people) to Virginia and what is now called West Virginia. From there they moved on into Kentucky and settled down in what would be called Hardin county, near Elizabethtown. Michael remained here until his death in 1801 or 1802.537

Excerpted from family history done by a family member 1800's. Be careful of dates and historical information. Another tidbit is Michael's birth. He was said to be born in Germany and enlisted in Holland....(so be sure to use records)
 
Children of Michael and Ann Parker Paul
1st: Rachel Paul
2d.  Peter Paul
3d.  Martha Paul
4th. John Paul
5th. Ruth Paul
6th. Elizabeth Paul
7th  Jonathan Paul
 
Michael Paul, the head of our family in the United States, was born in Holland. The time and place of his birth are not known, as the record of his own family has been lost, and no history previous to his appearance at Germantown, Pennsylvania.
 
The time of Michael Paul's immigration to this country & whether he came alone, or with any of his father's family, is unknown. He had several brothers in this country, who were settled in or about Germantown. The names of these brothers were unknown to my mother.

Michael Paul settled in Germantown, PA. and was married at that place to Miss Ann Parker about 1751. She was born 1724. He remained in Germantown until 1766 or 1767, when he went to a place in Pennsylvania on the Monongehela River, called at that time, Redstone Old Fort-- now included in the town of Brownsville, PA. How long he remained there I do not know, but probably 15 years.

(Note: info below should be carefully evaluated, using legal records. There were many Paul's and Paull's in that area and it may have been James Paull, who commanded Redstone)
 
It is possible that Michael Paul was commander of the fort while residing there, as in his "History of early Times in Pennsylvania," it says that Captain Paul was in command of this fort, although his date of the affairs differ a few years from the dates of this sketch--does not give the first name of Captain Paul whom he mentions and is not positive as to date--but puts it a little earlier than that given here.
 
Michael Paul went from Redstone Old Fort into Virginia--now West Virginia, and from there he moved to Kentucky in 1781 & settled in Hardin county--not far from Elizabethtown, where he resided until his death in 1801 or 1802. I have no means of knowing his religious belief. Ann Parker was born in Germantown, PA. in the year 1724. She belonged to the order of Dunkards. She died in June 1813--aged 89 years. She was a cousin of one Rev. Samuel Davis, D.D. a noted Presbyterian divine of that day- who was the successor of Jonathan Edwards as president of Princeton Theological Seminary.
 
Michael and Ann Parker Paul had seven children;

Rachel, born at Germantown, PA date unknown. Died in Hardin co., KY in 1814. She was married to Mr. French. They had two children, Paul & Elizabeth. Mr. French died in KY and Rachel married a Mr. Stoner. Paul French went to Illinois & Elizabeth married a Mr. Porter & moved to Alabama. All trace of her and her brother, Paul French, have been lost
 
[This may be the Eliza Porter who married the wealthy land owner at Fort Nashborough. I found a marriage record on Ancestry]

Peter, born at Germantown, PA--date unknown. He came to KY with his father in 1781, where he died in early manhood. He was married to Eunice Cooper, a native of New Jersey. they had two children, John & a daughter, who died in infancy. John came to Madison and settled on a farm. He died in Madison, Ind. in 1870.

[this may be the Peter Paul who was with Squire Boone at Painted Stone Station and who was killed or captured in the Long Run Massacre. Do you know how to find those records? In a separate note there is a note that says Jonathan went to Decatur county, Indiana and that John and Peter went to Madison co., Ind. that could also be a mistake]
 
Martha, born at Germantown--died in 12th year of her age, at Germantown.
 
John, born in Germantown, PA. Nov.12, 1758. He went with his father to Redstone Old Fort, PA.& from there to Virginia and afterwards to Kentucky in 1771 [think she meant 1781]. He married Sarah Thornberry Grover at Danville, KY. in 1795. He left KY in the fall of 1800 and went to Green [Greene] co., Ohio, where he lived in or near Xenia until 1809, when he moved to Madison, Indiana--landing there Oct.6, 1809 [I believe they went there by flatboats] He resided in Madison until his death, which occurred June 6th, 1830. He was with General George Rogers Clark in his expedition against the British and Indians in 1778.
 
John & Sarah Thornberry Grover Paul had four children,
1st, Mary Berry born in KY, Oct 19, 1796 died in KY 1798
2d.  Ann Parker born Mar. 18, 1799 near Elizabeth, in Hardin co., KY. She married William Hendricks at Madison, Ind. May 19, 1816. She died at Madison, Sept. 12th, 1887.
3d. John Peter born Green co., Ohio, Dec. 23, 1800. Died Clark co., Indiana Sept.1835. Married Eliza Meek, Madison, Ind. No children.
4d. Sarah Grover born Green co., Ohio, Mar. 21, 1802. Died Madison, Ind. Sept.14, 1877. Married 1st. Dr. Robert Cravens of Virginian; married 2d. Dr. Samuel M. Goode of Virginia. Married 3d. Rev. Benj. C. Stevenson, a Methodist Divine. Her children are Judge John R. Cravens & Dr. S.M. Goode, both of Madison. Her daughter, Sarah B. Stevenson died in infancy.
 
Ruth born in Germantown--came to Kentucky with her father in 1781; married David Vidito; died in Kentucky; date and place unknown. Her only child, a daughter, married a Mr. Morgan in Kentucky. Her history is unknown.
 
Elizabeth born in Pennsylvania, 1776. Died near Madison, Ind. in 1844. She was married in Hardin co., Ky to REv. Patrick Brown, a Virginian. (He had Rev. Service). They lived on a farm near Madison & died there. They had 6 children.
 
Jonathan born at Redstone Old Fort, Pa. married in KY to Miss Eunice Griffin, niece of his brother's (Peter's) wife. He moved to Green co., Ohio about 1806 and in 1819 or 1820 moved to Flatrock, Decatur co., Ind. His daughter, Elizabeth, married Thomas Hendricks of Greensburg, Ind. (2d. wife) Have not obtained further history.541