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| 601 | Third of four children of Moses A. Wilson, Jr. (1800-1865) and Margaret Ann Mosteller (1805-1904) of the Cross Plains Community of northwest, Whitesburg, Georgia; but formerly of Lincoln County, North Carolina. On 20 February 1879 in Carroll County, Georgia, Peter married Nancy Caroline Avery (1851-1906). The daughter of William Charles Avery (1812-1895) and Marinda Nancy Nash (1815-1884) of the Byers Crossroads Community of northeast, Whitesburg, Georgia. Three children: 1.) Infant Wilson (1879-1879) who died at birth. 2.) William Oscar "Will" Wilson (1880-1949) who married Margaret "Daisy" Barron (1881-1964). 3.) Herculese Lee "Herk" Wilson (1881-1949) who married Pearl Mae Hilley (1889-1957). | Wilson, Peter S. (I11264)
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| 602 | D M Tidwell Gender Male Marriage Date 14 Jun 1909 Marriage Place Blount, Alabama, USA Spouse Ruby D Love Film Number 002294742 | Family: Delorian Morris Tidwell / Ruby Dean Love (F5085)
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| 603 | Parents William Joseph Hatcher 1883–1910 Minnie Lee Marsh Porch 1885–1958 Spouses Novus Clarence Nesmith 1904–1985 (m. 1925) Leo Shelby Love 1916–1976 | Hatcher, Blue Bell (I1193)
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| 604 | Mordecai, John Howell (I3066)
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| 605 | Camp, Thomas II (I11692)
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| 606 | Campbell, James Newton (I11976)
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| 607 | Family: Claude Dewey Shelby / Ruby E. Geer (F5813)
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| 608 | First Tax List of London Britain Twp. (1729): Chester County, PA Thomas Allison: "On 7 January 1758 Sloan deeded three quarters of an acre to Robert Simonton, Thomas Allison, Samuel Thornton, Patrick Duffie, and William Simonton for the “use and Benefit of the Presbyterian Society, commonly called the Fourth Creek Congregation Society. Eleven days later, Luke Dean, a witness to the transaction between Sloan, his wife and the congregation’s trustees, appeared before Rowan County’s Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to offer proof of the affair." 1759 ROWAN COUNTY TAX LIST This tax list was found between the walls of the old court house by Wm. D. Kizziah, Register of Deeds. When found, it was but scraps of paper, but was fitted together and transcribed by him. This list was made before Rowan Co, NC was divided into other counties and is the oldest tax list ever found in Rowan (to my knowledge). It contains no figures and is not typed here as copied. I have put the "a's" together, the "b's together, etc. When a slave or negro is listed with another's name, I left those names as they appeared on the typed list. Some names in the "b's" were torn off or could not be read. They are listed at the end of this page. There is a copy of this list, as transcribed by Mr. Kizziah, in the Rowan County Library, Salisbury, NC.. Relevant to this line found on this list are: Allison, Andrew Richard Adam Thomas, Negro Jude Gracey, Patrick Gillispie, Matthew Simonton, Wm. & Negroes, Rachel & Peter Smith, John, Constable & his son Rich'd Peter Jacob George William Gibson, Written 21 Dec 1793 Proved 25 April 1795 of Little Britain township Lancaster county: Granddaughter Margaret Allison money when she turns 18 & to her sister Christiana of N.C. Money left in the hands of their grandfather Thomas Allison of N.C, which he gave him to purchase land. Leaves money bequeathed to him by his brother in law Rev. John Allison of James's Island S.C. to his grandson William Allison, Thomas Allison power of Attorney to recover this money for him. which he received none. (Source: genkssst on 21 Sep 2008) Note: Son-in-Law of James Allison: William Watt, an early Fourth Creek settler is listed in the “Descendants of Watts” by VanBuren, D.; compiler. This is an unpublished genealogy of the Watt family of Iredell Co., NC. Also in “ Heritage of Iredell County”, by the Genealogical Society of Iredell County (North Carolina) c 1980, c2000, p. 537, Items 664-665 William Watt, born 1722 and died in 1791, was one of the first settlers near Statesville. A land warrant in Anson County was issued by Lord Granville's agents on February 18, 1750 to survey for William Watt 640 acres of land on the south branch of Fourth Creek joining John McColloh's [name of one of witnesses to younger John Allison's will - Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co., PA - SF] survey and crossing Sherrill’s Path. The location of this survey and later a grant from Lord Granville was at the intersection of present Highway I-40 and North Carolina Highway 115. William Watt arrived from Pennsylvania probably in late 1749 with the Allison’s, who were the first settlers on Fourth Creek near Statesville. William Watt married Jean Allison on an unknown date. James Allison of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania named William Watt as his son-in-law in his will of August 31, 1762. Thomas Allison, Andrew Allison and Robert Allison probably were brothers of Jean Allison, and if not were closely related. They had entries on Fourth Creek in 1750 and were issued Granville grants on March 25, 1752. The Allison’s grants on Fourth Creek were on good bottom land. It appears William Watt chose to settle on Sherrill’s Path, the only route of travel at that time in the present Iredell County near Statesville. Fort Dobbs was built in 1756 near Sherrill’s Path and William Watt lived nearer to the fort than any other settler. He probably furnished oxen and helped construct Fort Dobbs. The Rowan Court Minutes show William Watt had two horses stolen by the Cherokee Indians when they made their attack on Fort Dobbs in February of 1760. William Watt was the third Constable in Captain Allison's District after Rowan County was formed in 1753. Thomas Allison was the first Constable, John McElwrath was the second and William Watt was appointed on April 17, 1755. On March 24, 1754, William Watt had his brand recorded for his livestock. He served as tax collector, overseer of road, and numerous times was on jury duty in Rowan County. William Watt's land holdings of Granville and state grants consist of about 800 acres, the southern boundary being the present Hartness Road and Race Street in Statesville. His home is shown on the William Sharpe Map. William Watt had a family of five children by Jean Allison, his first wife. She died October 14, 1763 and was buried in the Fourth Creek Cemetery. The children were William, Jr born about 1755, James, Rebecca born about 1760, Margaret born 1755 and Jane born 1757. William Watt, Jr. was known as “William Watt, the distiller.” He operated a mill and still on Third Creek. His wife was Elizabeth and could have been a Stroud by her first marriage. William Watt's will of 1809 names sons, James, John and William M. and refers to daughters, but not by name. The children by records moved to Rutherford County, Tennessee. James Watt, the second son, was a Revolutionary War soldier. His record is in "The Catawba Frontier" by Mary Elinor Lazenby. He died about 1834 and probably is buried in Fourth Creek Cemetery in an unmarked grave. Margaret Watt was born in 1755 and married John McLelland, the distiller. The family lines of Margaret Watt and John McLelland are known and many of their descendants are living in Iredell County. Rebecca Watt married Thomas Bailey. William Watt's second marriage after the death of his first wife in 1763 was to Jane Reid. No marriage license was found, but use of the name 'Reid' in the naming of the children indicates Jane Watt was probably a Reid. Their children were: Thomas Watt, the youngest son, was born in 1775. He married Margaret Lock, the daughter of George Lock. Thomas Watt died in 1811 at the age of 36. He left a widow and five children. Thomas Watt was probably buried in the Fourth Creek Cemetery in an unmarked grave near his father. Thomas Watt lived with his mother, Jane Watt, on the old home place near the intersection of the Chipley Ford Road and North Carolina Highway 115. William Watt is buried in Fourth Creek Cemetery with his two wives, Jean Allison and Jane Reid. A record of their burial is provided by the “National Society of Dames of America.” More on Jane Reid Watt can be found in the “Last Will of Jane Watt” in the “Abstracts of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1815-1822, Iredell Co, NC”. James Watt, brother to William Watt, was born in 1729, and arrived after William had settled on Fourth Creek in 1750. James, along with the Morrison families and William Carson, were among the first settlers on Third Creek in the present Statesville-Loray area in the 1750s. Later William Stevenson and other pioneers made their homes on Third Creek. Both William and James are believed to have come from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Wills of James and Rebecca Allison, made in 1762, show William Watt as a son-in-law and married to their daughter, Jean. James Watt's wife was Mary, and it is believed she may have been a Bartholomew. This is based on the 1770 will of William Bartholomew of Rowan County, in which all of his worldly possessions were left to William Watt, the son of James and Mary Watt. This could be a grandfather leaving his possessions to a grandson, or an uncle to his nephew. | Allison, Thomas (I9439)
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| 609 | There are also many records for Absalom Knox Sr in Oglethorpe. It appears he died 1787 in Wilkes Co (part that became Oglethorpe in 1793), but his estate was not settled until after 1803...when deeds in both Oglethorpe and Iredell document the partition of his land among his surviving heirs. Rowan County NC Deeds, Book 7, page 138 7 Aug 1769. William Knox, admin of estate of Robert Knox decd, to Absalom Knox for L60 proc, 305 A on S side Third Crk opp Thomas Allison (formerly John Kerrs), 1/2 of 610 A granted [see 4:152 Granville to Jas Stuart] James Stewart 22 Feb 1759 & bought by Robt Knox 25 Feb. 1764. Wit: Saml Young, William Hide Prvd Aug Ct 1769 [Abstracts of the Deeds of Rowan County NC 1753-1785, Vols 1-10; published 1983 by Jo White Linn; page 101] [Something very strange about this transaction...in 1769, estate sold 1/2 to Absalom and 1/2 to Samuel (sons of "old" John), but 16 years latter (1785), John Knox, the heir-at-law of Robert owned this parcel...and sold the whole 610 acres to Absalom Knox...not sure what actually transpired.] Rowan County NC Deeds, Book 10, page 488 12 Nov 1785. John Knox to Absalom Knox for L500, 610 A on S side Third Crk incl house & other improvements where Samuel & Absalom knox now live adj John Knox, Robert Caldwell, Thomas Allison & Margaret Knox [widow of William], it being part of 620 [sic 610] A grant from Granville to James Stewart who sold it to Robert Knox now decd [see Aug 1769 deed] whose heir at law was sd John Knox. Wit: Andy Shields, Prvd Aug Court 1786. [Abstracts of the Deeds of Rowan County NC 1753-1785, Vols 1-10; published 1983 by Jo White Linn; page 215] [This John Knox was the heir at law of Robert Knox who died intestate. In 1785 this can only be John Knox who m. Hannah Reid...and named his first son Robert...] So, I can now produce hard evidence that William, Absalom Sr, Benjamin, Samuel, Joseph were brothers. Jeane's LWT also shows that "a" James Knox was also her son (but he was older than Benjamin b. NLT 1751, and therefore cannot be Captain James Knox b 1752, the grandfather of Polk). Rowan County NC Deeds, Book 5, page 543 24 Feb. 1764. James Stewart to Robert Knox for L37.10 NC money, 610 A on S side Third Crk opp. Capt John Kerr, granted by Granville 22 Feb 1759. Wit: James Peterson, Henery Chambers. Provd July Ct. 1764. [Abstracts of the Deeds of Rowan County NC 1753-1785, Vols 1-10; published 1983 by Jo White Linn; page 71] [This is "old" Robert who d. intestate in 1765. William (I assume the one who was the son of "old" John) was Admr of his estate. John Knox was his "heir-at-law" under the prevailing laws of primogeniture.] Rowan County NC - Court Minutes - II:613 10 Oct 1765, continued. Ordered that William Knox have Letters of Administration of the Estate of Robert Knox, decd. Francis Lock & John Kerr Securitys in the Sum of L100. [Abstracts of the Mins of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Rowan Co, NC 1763- 1774, Vol III - Linn, Jo White, 1979, page 49; ISBN 0-918470-03-x] [No loose estate papers for Robert Knox who d. 1765 survived. Only one son, John Knox, is documented by Deeds, but likely there were others...This Francis Lock was Col Francis Locke who was the Whig Commander at the Battle of Ramour's Mill; this William Knox appears to be Captain William Knox who d. 19 July 1776, Rowan Co, NC] (Source: Peggy Bruckner) U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Name: Absolum Knox Gender: male Spouse Name: Mary Morrison Spouse Birth Place: PA Spouse Birth Year: 1741 Marriage State: NC | Knox, Absalom (I1510)
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| 610 | Alexander Reid was born in Scotland or Ireland and died about 1775-1777 (County Records, Rowan County, North Carolina, Book A, pp 243-244, Bk 3 pg 457, Bk 10 pg 359). He wrote his will in Rowan County, North Carolina 11 Jan 1775, and it was probated in 1777. According to family tradition, he married in Ireland, Margaret McCay . Alexander and Margaret were of the Presbyterian faith and did come from Ireland to America. A family tradition has it that Alexander Reid's ancestors were induced by King James I of England to colonize Northern Ireland in 1611 by giving them lands that were forfeited to the British Crown when the Irish Rebellion failed to re-establish the Catholic Church in England. However, this tradition has not been confirmed. Family tradition is that Alexander, his immediate family, and several kinsman came from Ireland to Pennsylvania in 1745. The first documented account of Alexander in America is a copy of a plat of 266 acres of land measuring 260 "perches" (4290 feet) alongside Swataro Creek of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He applied for this land on 26 Sept 1748 and the survey was recorded in the land office of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania on 19 Oct 1749. However, Alexander did not pay for this land, and it lapsed back to the state and was resurveyed and re-issued (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Deed Book C-189, pg 171, Pennsylvania Land Warrant #249). Other Reid families found in the same geographical location in Lancaster County that can be proved are: Robert Reid, who was one of the first settlers in the Irish settlement of Rowan County, and George Reid, who stopped briefly in Rowan County and moved to what is now Abbeville County, South Carolina by 1762. An Adam Reid remained and died in Lancaster County where Robert Reid lived. Alexander and his family moved to Rowan County, North Carolina prior to 2 May 1753, where he acquired a grant of 660 acres (later found to contain 152 additional acres) on the North side of Fourth Creek, making a total of 812 acres issued by grant to Alexander on 2 May 1753. The location of his home place can be seen on a 1773 Map of Fourth Creek Congregation by William Sharpe, Esq. between Fourth and Fifth Creek of the Yadkin River, in what is now Iredell County, North Carolina (Rowan County, NC Deed Book 3:457-459, Iredell County, NC Deed Book A:245-248, A:477, A:437, B:359-361, A: 477, B:521-524, B:525-527). Alexander bequeathed the above land to his son, Alexander, in his will of 11 Jan 1775. According to one deed in Rowan (now Iredell) County, Alexander sold a large portion (501 acres) to a David Hogshead on 9 Nov 1775. This would place Alexander's death between 11 Jan 1775 and 9 Nov 1775. If the family tradition is true about the 1698 birth of Alexander, he would have been seventy-seven years old when he wrote his will. A transcription of his will is as follows: Last Will and Testament "In the name of God Amen the Eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Five; I Alexander Reed of Rowan County and the Province of North Carolina being old and very infirm and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body, and knowing it is appointed for men once to die, Do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament (that is to say) Principally ------, I give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it, hoping through the merits Death and passion of my Saviour Jesus Christ to have full and ----- pardon and forgivingness of all my Sins; and to inherit Everlasting Life. My body I commit to the Earth, to be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter named, nothing doubting but at the general Resurrection for ---- the same again by the mighty power of God, and as Touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life; I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form; that is to say First I will that all those Debts and duties as I do owe in Right or Conscience to any ---- person or persons whatsoever shall be well and truly contented and paid by my Executors hereafter named. Item I give devise and bequeth to my loving son Alexander Reed and to his heirs and assigns forever, my Plantation whereupon I now live. Item I give and bequeth to my loving wife Margrat Reed during her natural life all and singular my household Furniture and my negroe Phillis, and what part of my livestock she sees cause to keep for her own use and also to have use and enjoy my Dwelling house, also my Will and pleasure ---- my said loving Alexander, out of the profits of my said Plantation to ---- one devised to find and deliver unto my said loving Wife Margrat, a full Compitent provision both for herself Family and Stock during her life. Likewise I leave all my wearing apparel to be disposed of at my said Wife's descretion. And at my said Wife's decease my Will is that all and singular my goods and Chattles be sold by my Executors hereafter named and the money arising there from be divided, and disposed of in the following manner. (Viz) To my loving Son Samuel Reed one seventh part thereof to him and heirs forever. To my loving Son Andrew Reed one seventh part to him and his heirs forever. To my loving Son John Reed one seventh part thereof and to his heirs forever. To my loving son George Reed one seventh part thereof and to his heirs forever. To my loving daughter Frances Hall one seventh part therof and to her heirs forever. To my loving Daughter Hannah Knox one seventh part and to her heirs forever. To my loving Daughter Willson's two children (to wit) Alexan Willson and Margrat Willson the Remainder which is one seventh part. And I Will and ---- to my Gd daughter Margrat Willson the sum of Five Shillings Proclamation money to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeth to my son Samuel Reed my large Bible. Lastly I do hereby nominate name and ordain and appoint my two loving sons Samuel Reed and Andrew Reed Executors fo this my last Will and Testament, and I do hereby utterly disallow Revoke and disannul any and every other former Testaments, Wills and Legacies Bequests and Executed by me in any ways before this time named Willed and bequeathed, Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament in which whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day month and year above written. (signed-seal) Alexander Reed Signed Sealed published pronounced & Declared by the Sd. Alexander Reed as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us the subscibers Viz Samuel Young, John Armstorng, George Kerr. Proved: 1777, Rowan County, NC W Book A:243." (Notes for Margaret (Spouse 1) per Earl J. Agee, Bartlesville, OK) Margaret was born in Ireland and died in Rowan County, probably after she paid taxes in Captain Caldwell's district in 1778 and before 1785 when her children began to sell thier property in preparation for their migration to Georgia. (Source: Added by lcase5152 on 1 Jan 2008) | Reid, Alexander (I9469)
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| 611 | Andrew settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and held land grants as early as 1744. He served in the Cumberland County militia. Rowan County Tax List 1759: Andrew, Richard and Adam Allison; also Wm. Simonton and "2 Negroes, Rachel and Peter." Thomas Allison and Negro Jude. Andrew Allison of Colerain Township along the Lancaster-Chester County border, married Ann Simonton prior to 1747. On 26 May 1744 he obtained warrants for 50 and 150 acres. He was one of the earliest settlers in what became Rowan County. On 27 Dec 1750 he obtained a warrant for 640 acres on the Catawba River. By 1753 he was a Justice of the Rowan Court. Rowan Deeds, I, 72. Although Carter, along with Edward Hughes, John Brevard, and Squire Boone, was later appointed a trustee for the town of Salisbury, he was not present at the June 1753 session of the court which determined the town's location. This decision was delivered by justices Alexander Osburn, Walter Carruth, John Brevard, John Brandon, Andrew Allison, and Robert Simonton. A possibility exists that these men consulted Carter regarding the location of Salisbury at an earlier meeting of the court. See Rowan Court Min., June 1753 He was a founding member of the Fourth Creek Congregation and by 1768 was the High Sheriff of Rowan County. His term ended badly when he had to report in 1770 that he had collected only 205 taxes in 1768. This was the time of the Regulator Movement in North Carolina and many simply refused to pay their taxes. After the Regulators were suppressed, the Legislature gave Andrew and other Sheriffs the opportunity to collect the back taxes. He continued to serve as a Justice until his death. While he held extensive land, Artisans in the North Carolina Backcountry shows him as a tailor. Andrew moved to Rowan Co., NC sometime after Ann's death. He was known as Squire Allison. He was one of the first Magistrates in Rowan Co. in 1753. He was High Sheriff of Rowan Co., about 1768. He enlisted in the company of Capt. John Summers 1st North Carolina Battalion where he served for three years during the American Revolution. (Source: genkssst - 20 Sep 2008) | Allison, Andrew (I9430)
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| 612 | Capt James Knox's signatures on his: a) LWT dated 24 Sept 1794 and b) a Promissory Note for L30 to John McKnitt Alexander as agent for James Moore of Virginia dated 23 July 1794 [filed in his estate loose papers file at the NC Archives], both match the James Knox signature who was bondsman for Alison Knox's 27 Oct 1785 Guardian Bond for Hannah Knox, dau of Capt Patrick Knox and Mary (Smith) Knox, proving that the Capt James Knox had some unknown relationship with the family of Capt Patrick Knox… Capt James Knox's Loose Estate Papers also include a receipt signed by John McKnitt Alexander which references "his [Capt Knox's] father-in-law Thos. Gillespie" (Source: Peggy Bruckner) Email from Peggy Bruckner - 9-03-09: Captain James Knox cannot be an ancestor of my Patrick. They appear to have been born no more than 5 or 6 years apart. They may have been cousins, but I doubt they were brothers. There is no DNA available from a male descendant of Captain James Knox, whose male line is probably extinct. The Knox DNA Project does show that Robert who m. Mary Ewart and Patrick who m. Mary Smith, share a common ancestor; however, there are two other donors who believe they descend from John and Jeane of Thyatira, but have mismatched DNA (with each other and with descendants of Robert of Lincoln and Patrick). And so, there are now three lines who claim kinship with Captain James Knox, the grandfather of Polk -- and obviously two of them are wrong. The only explanation for this is that there is an error with the "paper" genealogy...and these donors do not descend from the Knoxes they "think" they descend from... and, I'd be willing to bet it has something to do with the errors in Ms. Goodman's book. My earlier point was that the relationship in Patrick's estate seems to be between Alison and James...not between James and Patrick. I really don't know how they fit...it just seems likely they are all near kin (cousins) -- including the sons of John and Jeane of Thyatira -- which means their DNA should match the same group. I still do not have a clue where my Patrick fits, but my theory is that your Alison was likely the brother of Captain James Knox who, as you will recall, was Alison's guardian bondsman in 1785...and it was Alison Knox who was involved with James Knox in the Patrick Knox Estate Sale "waggon" debacle. The Allison Knox in Archibald Cathey's Company in the 1797/1798 Tax Lists reports one WP...which I assume was Alison himself, indicating he was 21-50 (b. 1747-1776). In 1800, assuming he is the Allison Knox in the Mecklenburg Census, then he was 26-44 (b. 1756-1774) and appears to be younger than Mary (b. bef 1755). In 1830, he's reported as 71-80 (b. 1750-1759), which (if correct...) seems to argue that he was born 1756-1759... As far as fitting into the Allison is concerned -- if he was b. 1756-1759, then he could be the son of Thomas Allison's sister... Unfortunately, Thomas's sister Jean (who other researchers say d.1763 in Iredell) m. 1755 William Webb...And so, if this data is correct, this too appears to be a dead end. And, there is always the possibility that Alison didn't know how old he was, or someone else gave his age. Whatever the case, he certainly was an elusive character! Peggy Tombstone of Capt. James Knox, Hopewell Presbyterian Cemetery, Mecklenburg Co., NC: In Memory of Capt. James Knox Whjo in hope of a glorious Ressurection to eternal life Deceased Oct 10th in the Year Of the Christian AEra 1794 Aged 42 Years. [remainder of stone unreadable] [HPC: "To continue his memory in the minds of us surviving friends and to perpetuate a character in which were unveiled a tender husband, an affectionate parent, a good citizen; and by whom were cultivated justice, generosity, probity, and sincerity this monument."] | Knox, Capt. James (I1507)
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| 613 | Earl of Ranfurley, Knox, of Dungannon, in the County of Tyrone, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1831 for Thomas Knox 2nd. Viscount Northland. He had already represented County Tyrone in the House of Commons, and had already been created Baron Ranfurly, of Ramphorlie in the County of Renfrew, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1826. Knox was the eldest son of Thomas Knox, who represented Dungannon in the Irish House of Commons. He was created Baron Welles, of Dungannon in the county of Tyrone, in 1781 and Viscount Northland, of Dungannon in the county of Tyrone, in 1791. Both titles were in the Peerage of Ireland. Lord Northland also sat in the British House of Lords as one of the 28 original Irish Representative Peers. This noble Lord derives his descent from Adam, the son of Uchtred, who lived in the reign of K. Alexander II of Scotland; he obtained from Walter, son of Allen, Lord of the barony of Renfrew, and progenitor (says the pedigree) to the Stewarts, Kings of Scotland, the lands of Knox, in the said barony, and according to the prevailing practice of those times, assumed from thence the Surname or hereditary deflagration of Knox. The great Stewarts of Scotland, also granted to the common ancestors of this family, the lands of Ranfurley, Upper Craigends, and Grieff-Castle all in fee; of which estate this family continued possessed until the last century, when they were sold to the Lord of Dundonald. To this Adam de Knox succeeded John, his son, who lived in the reign of K. Alexander III when we find him witness to the donation or grant which Sir Anthony Lombard, Knight, made to the Abbot and Convent of Paisley in1227, viz., the third part of the lands of Tullow, as appears by the Chartulary of the said monastery of Paisley, now in the hands of the Earl of Dundonald. The direct line of this family is here unavoidable broken, owing to the loss of many ancient charters and muniments which the civil commotions, and the distracted state of that kingdom, occasioned; but we have been enabled, from the family evidences, to trace their descent during the latter three hundred years; and from the first charter preserved in their archives, we learn that K. James II made a grant to Uchtred Knox of Ranfurley (upon his resignation of the same) of the lands of Ranfurley and the whole estate of the family, to be held from the King; - and from another charter of K. James III. In 1474, now extant and in the public archives at Edinburg, it appears, that this Uchtred Knox, promiscuously designed of the ILK and of Ranfurley was son and heir to John Knox of that ILK or Knox , Ranfurley and Grieff Castle. (Source: Ivan Knox, Corcam Ballybofey, Lifford, Co Donegal, Ireland Sept 2009. Taken from The Gentleman's and London Magazine Monthly Chronologer 1714-1794) | Knox, John (I3790)
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| 614 | In June 1753, following the creation of Rowan County, Andrew Allison and Robert Simonton became justices for the new county’s Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. On the seventeenth of that month, Thomas Allison’s kinsmen used their influence among their fellow magistrates to secure his appointment as constable for the settlement growing up around Third and Fourth Creeks. First Tax List of London Britain Twp. (1729): Chester County, PA Thomas Allison "On 7 January 1758 Sloan deeded three quarters of an acre to Robert Simonton, Thomas Allison, Samuel Thornton, Patrick Duffie, and William Simonton for the 'use and Benefit of the Presbyterian Society, commonly called the Fourth Creek Congregation Society.' Eleven days later, Luke Dean, a witness to the transaction between Sloan, his wife and the congregation’s trustees, appeared before Rowan County’s Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to offer proof of the affair." William Gibson, Written 21 Dec 1793 Proved 25 April 1795 of Little Britain township Lancaster county: Granddaughter Margaret Allison money when she turns 18 & to her sister Christiana of N.C. Money left in the hands of their grandfather Thomas Allison of N.C, which he gave him to purchase land ; Leaves money bequeathed to him by his brother in law Rev John Allison of Jame's Island S.C. to his grandson William Allison, with Thomas Allison power of Attorney to recover this money for him, which he received none. (Source: genkssst - 21 Sep 2008) | Family: Thomas Allison / Magdalene Simonton (F5263)
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| 615 | Rhoda is listed as Rody Gough on the 1830 Graves Co., KY census, page 289, along with a Harnet Gough. She was living with her son William Gough on the 1850 Graves Co., KY census, page 397, house 451. A deed from William Gough's heirs, dated Sept 1837 sold a tract of land of Little Sandy Creek to John Pepper. Heirs who signed the deed were Rhody Gough (widow of William Gough, Jr.), Eli Gough, William Gough, Joseph Taylor, Jerrymer Gough, James Jones and Mary his wife, Jesse J. Lee and Nancy his wife, Asher Gough, Jesse Gough and Mary Ann his wife, Judith Gough of Butler Co., KY. Jeremiah Gough was the agent and signed the deed. This deed was certified by Jeremiah Gough, Jr., and John Pepper and acknowledged by Jeremiah Gough and Jesse J. Lee on 02 Sept 1839 in Butler Co., KY. (source: Amy Connolly) Rhoda was born in Virginia, and married William Gough in Virginia, however, at this time, a marriage record hasnt been found. In 1799, William and Rhoda are living on the Sandy Creek area along with all of Rhodas paternal family. Also Williams Goughs brothers Jonathan and Jesse Gough are living in the immediate area. William and Rhoda lived in the Sandy creek area until Williams death in 1819. At this time, Rhoda left the butler co. area. During there time in butler co. , William and Rhoda were members of the Sandy Creek Baptist Church, with William being named one the constitutional members of the congregation. Rhoda was probably a member of this church till 1820. In 1819-1820, William died , leaving Rhoda a widow with ten children . At this time , Rhoda left for Graves county, ky. along with her brothers joshua, Gilbert, Jeremiah jr., Abraham and sister Elizabeth (shelton) Whitaker. Rhoda stayed in Graves co. from 1820 until her death in 1850, where she raised her children and remained a widow. While in Graves co. , Rhoda became a member of the Spring Creek Church of Christ, which is located outside Symsonia, ky. Her nephew Jesse J. Shelton was a founding member of the church, and nearly all of Rhodas children were members of the church. The church records for Spring Creek are still available, and a copy of them is in the records of the author and is in the possession of the church. (Source: wshelton111) | Shelton, Rhoda (I7801)
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| 616 | William Watt, an early Fourth Creek settler is listed in the “Descendants of Watts” by VanBuren, D.; compiler. This is an unpublished genealogy of the Watt family of Iredell Co., NC. Also in “ Heritage of Iredell County”, by the Genealogical Society of Iredell County (North Carolina) c 1980, c2000, p. 537, Items 664-665 William Watt, born 1722 and died in 1791, was one of the first settlers near Statesville. A land warrant in Anson County was issued by Lord Granville's agents on February 18, 1750 to survey for William Watt 640 acres of land on the south branch of Fourth Creek joining John McColloh's [name of one of witnesses to younger John Allison's will - Donegal Twp, Lancaster Co., PA - SF] survey and crossing Sherrill’s Path. The location of this survey and later a grant from Lord Granville was at the intersection of present Highway I-40 and North Carolina Highway 115. William Watt arrived from Pennsylvania probably in late 1749 with the Allison’s, who were the first settlers on Fourth Creek near Statesville. William Watt married Jean Allison on an unknown date. James Allison of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania named William Watt as his son-in-law in his will of August 31, 1762. Thomas Allison, Andrew Allison and Robert Allison probably were brothers of Jean Allison, and if not were closely related. They had entries on Fourth Creek in 1750 and were issued Granville grants on March 25, 1752. The Allison’s grants on Fourth Creek were on good bottom land. It appears William Watt chose to settle on Sherrill’s Path, the only route of travel at that time in the present Iredell County near Statesville. Fort Dobbs was built in 1756 near Sherrill’s Path and William Watt lived nearer to the fort than any other settler. He probably furnished oxen and helped construct Fort Dobbs. The Rowan Court Minutes show William Watt had two horses stolen by the Cherokee Indians when they made their attack on Fort Dobbs in February of 1760. William Watt was the third Constable in Captain Allison's District after Rowan County was formed in 1753. Thomas Allison was the first Constable, John McElwrath was the second and William Watt was appointed on April 17, 1755. On March 24, 1754, William Watt had his brand recorded for his livestock. He served as tax collector, overseer of road, and numerous times was on jury duty in Rowan County. William Watt's land holdings of Granville and state grants consist of about 800 acres, the southern boundary being the present Hartness Road and Race Street in Statesville. His home is shown on the William Sharpe Map. William Watt had a family of five children by Jean Allison, his first wife. She died October 14, 1763 and was buried in the Fourth Creek Cemetery. The children were William, Jr born about 1755, James, Rebecca born about 1760, Margaret born 1755 and Jane born 1757. William Watt, Jr. was known as “William Watt, the distiller.” He operated a mill and still on Third Creek. His wife was Elizabeth and could have been a Stroud by her first marriage. William Watt's will of 1809 names sons, James, John and William M. and refers to daughters, but not by name. The children by records moved to Rutherford County, Tennessee. James Watt, the second son, was a Revolutionary War soldier. His record is in "The Catawba Frontier" by Mary Elinor Lazenby. He died about 1834 and probably is buried in Fourth Creek Cemetery in an unmarked grave. Margaret Watt was born in 1755 and married John McLelland, the distiller. The family lines of Margaret Watt and John McLelland are known and many of their descendants are living in Iredell County. Rebecca Watt married Thomas Bailey. Jane Watt married Valentine Houpe in 1787. The Houpe’s probably moved west in 1808. William Watt's second marriage after the death of his first wife in 1763 was to Jane Reid. No marriage license was found, but use of the name 'Reid' in the naming of the children indicates Jane Watt was probably a Reid. Their children were: John Watt born about 1765, married Nancy Stevenson. She was the daughter of William Stevenson. All of this line is in the Stevenson book. Eleanor Watt married Jacob Houpe, a brother to Valentine Houpe. This couple lived in east Statesville and the family history has been written by the Houpe’s. Mary Watt, born in 1770, married William Steele, a Revolutionary War soldier. Their daughter, Eleanor, married Thomas Murdock and their daughter, Mary, married John Murdock. Some of the descendants living in Iredell County are the Murdocks, Summers, Mills, McLaughlins, and other families. Elizabeth Watt, born in 1773, married David White, an Irish immigrant and a Revolutionary War soldier. Much more on David White and Elizabeth Watt and their connection to Fort Dobbs is added below. Sarah Watt married Jesse Todd. The marriage date is unknown but Jesse Todd is listed with the heirs of William Watt who died in 1791. It is believed this couple moved west about 1808 after Jesse Todd sold his land holdings in Iredell County. Thomas Watt, the youngest son, was born in 1775. He married Margaret Lock, the daughter of George Lock. Thomas Watt died in 1811 at the age of 36. He left a widow and five children. Thomas Watt was probably buried in the Fourth Creek Cemetery in an unmarked grave near his father. Thomas Watt lived with his mother, Jane Watt, on the old home place near the intersection of the Chipley Ford Road and North Carolina Highway 115. William Watt is buried in Fourth Creek Cemetery with his two wives, Jean Allison and Jane Reid. A record of their burial is provided by the “National Society of Dames of America.” More on Jane Reid Watt can be found in the “Last Will of Jane Watt” in the “Abstracts of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1815-1822, Iredell Co, NC”. James Watt, brother to William Watt, was born in 1729, and arrived after William had settled on Fourth Creek in 1750. James, along with the Morrison families and William Carson, were among the first settlers on Third Creek in the present Statesville-Loray area in the 1750s. Later William Stevenson and other pioneers made their homes on Third Creek. Both William and James are believed to have come from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Wills of James and Rebecca Allison, made in 1762, show William Watt as a son-in-law and married to their daughter, Jean. James Watt's wife was Mary, and it is believed she may have been a Bartholomew. This is based on the 1770 will of William Bartholomew of Rowan County, in which all of his worldly possessions were left to William Watt, the son of James and Mary Watt. This could be a grandfather leaving his possessions to a grandson, or an uncle to his nephew. James was granted 696 acres of land on Third Creek by Lord Granville on December 21, 1761. It is believed he had lived on this land several years before the grant. The grant is made to James Watt and James Watt's signature on the grant is without the 's' on the Watt name. James Watt's name is in the Rowan County Court Minutes twenty-one times as constable, overseer of roads, tax collector and jury duty and always without the 's.' His tombstone in the Fourth Creek Cemetery in Statesville calls him James Watts, with date of death February 23, 1792. This is believed to be an incorrect date since there is a will in Iredell County by James Watts dated February 22, 1793 and a deed dated February 1793 and signed by James Watts. The 's' may have been added to the name by William Watts (fuller) the son of James Watt, and administrator of his estate, who definitely went by the name of Watts. | Watt, William Sr. (I9459)
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| 617 | "On 7 January 1758 Sloan deeded three quarters of an acre to Robert Simonton, Thomas Allison, Samuel Thornton, Patrick Duffie, and William Simonton for the 'use and Benefit of the Presbyterian Society, commonly called the Fourth Creek Congregation Society.' Eleven days later, Luke Dean, a witness to the transaction between Sloan, his wife and the congregation’s trustees, appeared before Rowan County’s Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to offer proof of the affair. "The households of Simonton’s own sons, Robert and William, stood, respectively, to the west and south of their father. In June 1753 Robert, who was both a tavern keeper and surveyor, added the office of road commissioner to his growing list of titles. Like his brother, William Simonton also enjoyed a fair amount of local prestige. The owner of two slaves in 1759, William had doubled his slave holdings by 1768.87 The owner of four taxable blacks, the size of William Simonton’s slaveholdings was approached only by his neighbor to the west,William Watt, who also owned four Africans. In terms of slave ownership, both men stood above their neighbors, the majority of whom owned no more than two bondsmen. Ten years later, in 1778, William Simonton stood at the pinnacle of wealth in the region bounded by Third and Fifth Creeks with an estate valued at £5678. A portion of this wealth undoubtedly derived from the land holdings William, the “dutiful son,” inherited from his father. Sometime after 1760 William, then aged forty-three, married the daughter of his neighbor, the widow Margaret McKee, a newcomer from Lancaster County’s Derry Township. For Fourth Creek parishioners such as William Watt, Thomas Allison, William Simonton, and Samuel Thornton, their elevation to the constabulary may have rested on their kinship to members of the court. Indeed, all could trace a kinship, either familial or affinal, to justices Robert Simonton and Andrew Allison. Constables from the area south of Fifth Creek were Thomas Allison (1753), William Watt (1755 and 1764), Henry Chambers (1759), James Mordah (1762), William Simonton (1765), William Stevenson (1767). On 9 January 1765, Andrew Reed rose further in local prominence when Rowan’s justices appointed him overseer for the roads in the area between Fourth Creek and the South Yadkin. Nine years later, the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions again entrusted Reed with a supervisory position, naming him, along with William Simonton, to “nominate Taxables” to work on the road leading from Fort Dobbs to near Salisbury. On 4 November 1772 Rowan’s magistrates called upon John Mordah and William Simonton to assist several of the settlers residing near the South Yadkin and along the Fifth Creek watershed to layout a road leading from Cooper’s Ford to Fort Dobbs and then on to Kerr’s Bridge in the Irish Settlement. (Source: genkssst -21 Sep 2008 - Excerpted from Journal of Backcountry Studies) North Carolina Census, 1790-1890 Name: William Simonton State: NC County: Rowan County Township: No Township Listed Year: 1755 Database: NC Early Census Index | Simonton, William (I9467)
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| 618 | 1866 Census for Bibb County AL (from Archives in Montgomery, AL) lists as head of household: Elizabeth Cobb (all white) 1 male 10-20, 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50; Next door to Elizabeth is listed, as head of household: Martha Campbell 1 white female 70-80. (Martha "Patsy" Campbell was Elizabeth Campbell Cobb's mother. (Aaron was already deceased by 1866. This was the year following Capt. James Cobb's death. MCM - 2003) 1870 Census for Baker Co., AL Precinct #3 enumerated 3 Aug 1870: HH #184 Cobb, Elizabeth w.f. 45 keeping house b. AL, P.M. w.f. 23 at home b. AL, M.M. w.f. 20 at home b. AL, J.W. w.m. 18 at home b. AL, M.D. w.f. 15 at home b. AL, M.F. w.f. 12 at home b. AL. Same 1870 Census HH #181: Palmer, A. 47 w.m. farmer b. AL, Malissa 44 w.f. keeping house b. AL (Melissa Ann Campbell, sister of Elizabeth) M.C. 29 w.m. works on farm b. AL, J.M. 20 w.m. works on farm b. AL, Mary 17 w.f. at home b. AL, J. L. 12 w.m. b. AL, M.F. 11 w.f. b. AL, S.E. 9 w.f. b. AL, J.F. 7 w.m. b. AL, D.L. 5 w.m. b. AL, Alfred 2 w.m. b. AL. HH. #182: Davenport, W. 60 w.m. farmer b. SC, (Wilson), Elmina 51 w.f. keeping house b. AL, (Elmina Campbell, Elizabeth's sister) M.A. 27 w.f. at home b. AL, (Martha) Malona 23 w.f. at home b. AL, (Lonnie) D. H. 13 w.f. at home b. AL, (Dorothea) P.W. 11 w.m. b. AL, (Philip W.) A.M. 6 w.m. b. AL. | Campbell, Elizabeth (I100)
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| 619 | inherited a slave named Jack in his father's will. Married Sukey Cornell. | Cornell, Dave (Tutenuggee (I8805)
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| 620 | Joseph and Eliza (Howard) Gray made their home at the old Joseph Gray. Sr., plantation near Bolingbroke, Monroe Co., where in 1860 there were fourteen blacks living on the place. Children: (1) Dr. Samuel Shi Howard Gray (10 Jan. 1846-31 Aug. 1885), served in the Confederate Army in Va. at age 16 and 1868 graduate of the Georgia Medical College, Augusta m. 1872 Lula Hollis (30 Oct. 1857-4 May 1942). He died in Barnesville, Ga.A grandson is family historian Shi Gray Holmes of Zebulon, Ga. (2) The Rev. John Davis Gray (11 May 1852-21 Feb. 1887), known as Davis Gray, m. Newton Co., Ga. 16 Dec. 1875 Sarah Cornelia Burge (11 Dec. 1855-8 Jun. 1892) dau. of Thomas Burge of Burge Plantation near Mansfield, Newton Co., and his second wife Dolly Sumner (Lunt) Lewis. (See James I. Robertson, ed., The Diary of Dolly Lunt Burge, Athens, U. of Ga. Press, 1962. See also Medora Field Perkerson, White Columns in Georgia, NewYork, Rinehart & Co., Incorporated, 1952, chapters 3 and 4.) The Rev. DavisGray was a Methodist minister in the South Georgiaand Florida Conferences and was the youngest Presiding Elder in his conference.Both he and Sarah (Burge) Gray died in Hawthorne, Fla., but are buried in Oxford, Newton Co., Ga. Descendants (members of the Usher, Bolton and Morehouse families) now live in Covington, Ga., and at Burge Plantation. (3) Dr. James Gray. (4) Florence Emma Gray, m. c. 1888 Joseph James Singleton III (1Dec. 1857-10 Oct 1927), a native of Dahlonega, Ga., graduated 1878 from EmoryCollege, Oxford, Ga., and lived in Arcadia and Fort Mead, Fla. (5) Sarah Frances Gray (24 Jul. 1859-20 Feb. 1918) m. Monroe Co. 15 Dec. 1880 Dr. Thomas Baldwin Hollis (15 Dec. 1855-11 Mar. 1901). They were married at the Gray plantation near Bolingbroke, the ceremony performed by her bro. The Rev. Davis Gray, and made their home in Forsyth, Ga. Present descendants include the Hollises of Newnan, Coweta Co., Ga. (Mention of the historic Newnan house ownedby the Edgar Baldwin Hollises is found in Perkerson, White | Gray, Joseph W. II (I12118)
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| 621 | Marriage 1 Margaret Gaston b: ABT 1715 in North Ireland * Married: ABT 1733 in Lancaster Co, PA Children 1. Margaret Simonton b: 1734 in Lancaster Co, Penn 2. Isabel Simonton b: 1738 in Lancaster Co, PA 3. Adam A Simonton b: 29 Jan 1744 in Manor Township, Lancaster Co, PA 4. Ann Simonton b: 1746 in Lancaster Co, PA 5. Sarah Simonton b: ABT 1748 in Lancaster Co, PA 6. Mary Simonton b: ABT 1749 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 7. William Simonton b: ABT 1750 in Lancaster Co, PA 8. Theophilus Simonton III b: ABT 1756 in Rowan Co, NC North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2004 Name: Theophilus Simonton Spouse: Sarah Sale Marriage Date: 22 Feb 1793 Marriage County: Wilkes Marriage State: North Carolina Source Vendor: County Court Records - FHL # 0546475-0546481 Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT 9. Thomas Simonton b: 1758 in Rowan Co, NC, Robert Simonton - Esquire (Son of Theophilus Simonton) Robert was still in Pennsylvania in 1749 when he advertised in the Pennsylvania Gazette “John Dunnoghan, Irish servant, age c. 24, runaway from Robert Simonton of Conestogoe, Lancaster, Co (Nov 30). It is likely that the Simonton’s growing families outstripped their ability to purchase land in Lancaster County. In 1750 a fifty acres farm in Lancaster was selling for 7 pounds, 10 shillings. Land in the Granville District of North Carolina was selling for five shillings per hundred acres. In June 1753, following the creation of Rowan County, Andrew Allison and Robert Simonton became justices for the new county’s Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. On the seventeenth of that month, Thomas Allison’s kinsmen used their influence among their fellow magistrates to secure his appointment as constable for the settlement growing up around Third and Fourth Creeks. A third son-in-law, Samuel Thornton of Chester County’s Bradford Township, established himself to the north of Theophilus Simonton prior to the spring of 1757.” (Journal of Backcountry Studies) Apparently Robert was not selected as a Justice on his first try. “Monday April 9th, 1753 The House met according to Adjournment. This honourable Board, on reading the Bill, for an Act, for erecting a County, and Parish, on the head of Anson County &c. were pleased to send the following message, (to wit) 'We observe, that in the Bill, for an Act, for erecting the upper part of Anson County, into a County, and Parish, by the name of Rowan County, and St Luke's Parish, and for appointing a place, for holding a Court, in the said County, you have dele'd the bounds that we had incerted in the Bill, together with the names of George Smith and Jonathan Hunt; in lieu thereof, have added others. We therefore propose the following amendments, (to wit) That Anson County be divided by a line beginning where Anson line was to cross Earl Granville's Line, and from thence in a direct line north, to the Virginia line, and that the said County be bounded to the north by the Virginia Line and to the south by the southern line of Earle Granville's line. And also the names of George Smith, and Jonathan Hunt be incerted. If you agree to the above amendments send two Members of your House, to see the same incerted; and the Bounds you had mentioned for the County, and names of George Ellison and Robert Simington dele'd : upon which shall pass the Bill'. Other justices (besides Jonathan Hunt) in 1753 were Alexander Osborne, John Brandon, John Brevard, Robert Simonton, Squire Boone, John Hanby, Alexander Cathey, Thomas Potts, James Carter, Edward Hughes, John Lynn, Thomas Lovelatty, George Smith, Walter Carruth, and Andrew Allison.” Rowan Court Minutes, I, 3-7. Note:.Squire Boone was the father of Daniel Boone. Rowan Deeds, I, 72. Although Carter, along with Edward Hughes, John Brevard, and Squire Boone, was later appointed a trustee for the town of Salisbury, he was not present at the June 1753 session of the court which determined the town's location. This decision was delivered by justices Alexander Osburn, Walter Carruth, John Brevard, John Brandon, Andrew Allison, and Robert Simonton. A possibility exists that these men consulted Carter regarding the location of Salisbury at an earlier meeting of the court.” (See Rowan Court Min., June 1753) “At a Council held at Brunswick the 31st day of December 1762. Ordered That a Commission of the Peace and Dedimus issue for the County of Rowan to Alexander Osborn, John Brandon, John Bravard, Walter Carooth, Andrew Ellisin, Jonathan Hunt, Alexander Cathy, Edward Hughs, Robert Simington, William Morrison, William Bues, Christopher Nation, Jacob Leesch, Thomas Donnel, Hugh Waddell, Morgan Bryan Junior, John Frohock, William Giles, Willis Ellis, William Lynn and John Kerr.” “At a Council held at Brunswick 11th August 1764 Ordered, That a new Commission of the Peace be made out for the County of Rowan and that Morrison and Simonton be omitted therein and the Names of Alexander Martin, John Hunter, John Dunn, Thomas McCuisteon, Dorchester, William Mellikin and William Spuageon Esquires are named therein. “The households of Simonton’s own sons, Robert and William, stood, respectively, to the west and south of their father. In June 1753 Robert, who was both a tavern keeper and surveyor, added the office of road commissioner to his growing list of titles.” Rowan Court Min., 10 October 1754. e securities for Robert Simonton’s ordinary were his brother-in-law, Andrew Allison, and James Carter. “Robert and William Simonton of Fourth Creek (£4163:1:0 and £5678:16:8, respectively) were excluded from calculating the median for the two congregations because their wealth placed them far above their most affluent neighbors. Indeed, the prosperity exhibited by Nesbit and the Simonton brothers is somewhat anomalous when compared to that of the mill owners, William Sharpe (£2496) and William Morrison, Jr. (£1141). The estate of sawmill operator David Caldwell stood at £1999 while that of miller and silversmith Andrew Reed was valued at £2392.” Note: I assume that Robert brought some of his wealth from Pennsylvania since he almost immediately assumed a role of importance in his community. There are no tax records from Pennsylvania; however, the fact that he had indentured servants indicates some wealth. For reference, a laborer made 18-20 pounds a year. 20 Feb 1754 Anson County, Simonton, Robert: 500 acres, Grant 833, S. side of Catauba River on Simonton's Creek Beginning at a poplar standing on the No. side of said creek. Feb 1754 Anson County, Simonton, Robert: 500 acres, Grant 834, Beginning at Black Oak Joining Matthew Tooles line. June 1754, Roger Lawson and wife Hannah to Robert Simonton, 640 acres on both sides of 5th Creek granted 1 Dec 1753 Rowan County, Simonton, Robert: Warrant 640 acres Clark Creek; Deed 1 Mar 1755, granted by Granville to Rev. John Thompson 25 March 1752 and left by will to said Lawson, DB 2:18. 25 March 1752, Granville Grant to Rev. John Thompson of Anson County, NC, 640 acres in Anson County (later Rowan) on south side of south fork of 5th Creek above the mouth. To be cleared and cultivated within 3 years. Recorded 3 March 1791, DB A:330. Robert Simonton Warrant 7 May 1757 Rowan County, Simonton Robert: 200 acres on North sides of Fourth reek on Robert Allison’s line 1 copy Deed #89. York Co. Deed Book A Pp. 104-106: Robert Simonton of Rowan Co., NC to William Berry of York Co., SC May 20, 1786,m 225 acres, on S side of Catawba River on a branch of Rocky Allison's Creek, bounded by Humphrey Cunningham's land, and tract granted to Robert Simonton by NC, Feb. 25, 1754, and lands of Col. Samuel Watson, Alexander Kennedy and James Simral. Witnesses: Francis Adams, Samuel Watson, Achibald Barron. In 1756 Governor Dobbs appointed Robert a Captain in the Rowan Regiment of Colonel Alexander Osborn. He does not appear in the 1757 rolls when the militia was called out because of an Indian incursion. Wednesday Morning 24th February 1773. The House met according to adjournment. Present as before. Received from the Assembly by Mr Lanier and Mr S. Smith the following Message and Resolve, Vizt. Gentlemen of His Majestys Honble Council, We herewith send you a Resolve of this House for allowing Jacob Mitchell the sum of eight pounds, Thomas Butner five pounds, Robert Simonton ten pounds….. 7 May 1757 Rowan County, Simonton, Robert: 309 acres both sides of IL Creek a branch of Third Creek 1 copy Deed #9 Deed was issued to Robert Simonton in trust for John Allison of the Province of Pennsylvania. Land was surveyed for John Allison. Simonton House: Robert Simonton sold his land in Statesville, Rowan Co. to his brother William in 1787. Deed records confirm this. A theory developed by the Historian William Watts, who died in 1997, was that when Iredell Co was formed from then Rowan Co in 1788, the first meeting of the people who formed this Co, met in the Robert Simonton house which was recently vacated by Robert due to his death and sale to William. The court Records refer to William Simonton's house, not his home. This would be reasonable since William at this time had a very large family and such a meeting would have crowded his home very much. The house that now exists in Statesville and is referred to as the William Simonton House, was the location of then Robert Simonton's home which was most probably a log cabin as were all other houses in 1788. It is probable that the current house now known as the William Simonton House was built to the approximate current shape and arrangement in about 1800. It is very probable that a part of the foundation was the same foundation as an earlier house on this site. It should be noted that this house, if not the oldest remaining house of this era, is one of several original houses and represents a legacy of the Simonton, Allison, Thornton families that were among the earliest pioneers of Statesville Rowan (now Iredell )Co." ((from J. Helmke's research -- Added by katcarrillo on 3 Mar 2007) "He (Robert Simonton) first came to Anson Co NC in about 1749 - 1750 and received a Grant of land recorded in 1754 in what was later to be known as York Co., South Carolina. It must be noted that land in 1750 was opened for settlement by Lord Granville who controlled or owned North Carolina in Anson County. Robert Simonton apparently allowed his Nephew, John (son of Theophilus II) or his own son, John Simonton, to use this land until he had a family after which John Jr. settled with his family in Chester Co., South Carolina. Robert Simonton NEVER returned to Ireland and then came back to America. Robert was a pioneer in NC and SC. Robert's daughter Margaret who married Andrew Kerr and with a family of three, including one named William, were in York Co. SC in 1786 as shown in court records, as well as Thomas, Robert's son, who was also shown in the York Co, SC court records in 1786. Robert owned the land in SC until the 20th May 1786, when he sold it to Wm. Berry. This land being located just north of the Catawaba Indian Lands in SC, and on the Catawaba River. Robert probably did not live on this land in 1750 long and he relocated to Rowan Co NC on Fourth Creek near where his sisters and their husbands Andrew and Thomas Allison had located. This is the same area where his sister Mary and Samuel Thornton also received their land grant. When Robert came to Rowan Co, he purchased land from a John Edwards, and from Robert Allison. Robert Allison could have been a brother to Thomas and Andrew Allison. Robert Allison apparently left the Rowan Co area and possibly went to Virginia or to Mecklenburg Co NC. During Robert Simonton's time in Rowan Co He arranged for numerous properties to be purchased by various members of his family." (source: J. Helmke's research) "Robert Simonton served as Captain of the Milita during the early days of North Carolina when Indians were a threat to Statesville. Robert was too old to fight in the Revolutionary War, but he served as a "Juror" in Rowan Co at this time. Robert arranged for his brother William to purchase land adjacent to Robert's and the Allison lands. He also assisted in the purchase of land by the Widow McKee (William Simonton's mother in Law) just north of William Simonton's land. Robert Simonton Esq. having been appointed a Justice of the Peace in the Granville District, and then also appointed as Captain of a Company in the Regiment of the Rowan Command of Colonel Alexander Osborn, in 1756 by his Excellency Arthur Dobbs Esq. Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over his Majesty's Province of North Carolina. Robert Allison, brother of Thomas and Andrew Allison, was appointed Lieutenant to Capt. Robert Simonton. Robert was referred to as Major Robert Simonton as he also served in the French and Indian War. Robert Simonton died in 1788, without a will and is shown as follows: May 6 1788: "Ordered that Administration on the Estate of Robert Simonton deceased, issue to Thomas Simington, who qualified and gave Bond with Adam and Andrew Allison in the Sum of 3.000:0:0" Feb 11 1792: "Dr. ? the Administrator of Robert Simonton deceased to amount of Inventory and Legacies not charge in said Inventory Cr. By amount of Legacies and Account paid Balance in the hands of the Administrators." "Robert Simonton was a founding member of the Fourth Creek Congregation. On 7 January 1758 (Fergus) Sloan deeded three quarters of an acre to Robert Simonton, Thomas Allison, Samuel Thornton, Patrick Duffie, and William Simonton for the 'use and Benefit of the Presbyterian Society, commonly called the Fourth Creek Congregation Society.' Eleven days later, Luke Dean, a witness to the transaction between Sloan, his wife and the congregation’s trustees, appeared before Rowan County’s Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to offer proof of the affair. The Fourth Creek congregation consisted of a number of extended families such as the Mordahs and Fergus Sloan, all of whom retained their membership in the parent church following its partition. To the northeast of the meeting house and Sloan dwelt the Simonton, Allison, Thornton and McKee families, all interrelated." (Journal of Backcountry Studies) "Evidence of the death of Robert Simonton in Rowan (Iredell) Co. was found in the McCubbins Papers, Rowan Co Library, NC. Records show that the Brand Robert used on his livestock was a crop and slit in each ear and the initials RS on the rump. Robert Simonton died intestate in 1788 and his wife and family moved to Wilkes County, GA. May 6 1788; 'Ordered that Administration on the Estate of Robert Simonton deceased, issue to Thomas Simington, who qualified and gave Bond with Adam and Andrew Allison in the Sum of 3.000:0:0. This was a substantial performance bond for 1788." (Source: genkssst) | Simonton, Major Robert (I9457)
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| 622 | ". . . king Hemeid (Hyfaidd), with all the inhabitants of the region of Demetia (Dyfed), compelled by the violence of the six sons of Rotri (Rhodri), had submitted to the dominion of the King (Alfred 'the Great' of Wessex). . . Helised (Elisedd), also, son of Tendyr (Tewdr), king of Brecon (Brycheiniog), compelled by the force of the same sons of Rotri, of his own accord sought the government of the aforesaid king . . . . Anarawd, it seems, had entered into an alliance with the Northumbrian Danes. . . . . and Anarawd, son of Rotri, with his brother, at length abandoning the friendship of the Northumbrians, from which he received no good but harm, came into king Alfred's presence and eagerly sought his friendship. The king received him honourably, received him as his son by confirmation from the bishop's hand, and presented him with many gifts. Thus he became subject to the king with all his people, on the same condition, that he should be obedient to the king's will in all respects, in the same way as Ethered (Æthelred) with the Mercians. Nor was it in vain that all these princes gained the friendship of the king. For those who desired to augment their worldly power, obtained power; those who desired money, gained money; and in like way, those who desired his friendship, or both money and friendship, succeeded in getting what they wanted. But all of them gained his love and guardianship and defence from every quarter, even as the king with his men could protect himself." In 892 a Danish army invaded England. In 893 the Danes were besieged, on an island in the Severn, by an alliance of English and Welsh forces (see: THE DANISH INVASION OF 892»). It seems possible that, after the siege and ensuing battle, whilst there were English and Welsh troops together, Anarawd took advantage of his "friendship" with Alfred. The 'Annales Cambriae' has an entry which records that: "Anarawd came with the Angles and laid waste Ceredigion and Ystrad Tywi." The reason for the ravaging of Ceredigion and Ystrad Tywi is not recorded. Perhaps there was local opposition to Rhodri's sons, or, possibly, the territory was being contested for by the king of Dyfed. A couple of years previously, Hyfaidd (king of Dyfed), had died, maybe his successor (his son, Llywarch) had failed to renew the agreement that Hyfaidd had made with Alfred, persuading Alfred to assist Rhodri's sons. Towards the end of 893, the Danish army escaped from Chester into Wales. Once in Wales, the Danes disappear from the view of the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle' - until, in 894, they return from their expedition laden with booty. It seems reasonable to suppose that an entry in the 'Annales Cambriae' refers to this expedition: "The Northmen came and laid waste Lloegr (England) and Bycheiniog and Gwent and Gwynllwg." It is a little odd that, since the Danes would appear to have entered and left Wales at the northern end (to avoid, as much as possible, crossing English held territory), the provinces which the 'Annales' say were plundered are in the south-eastern quarter. This is, though, the only time that the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle' mentions that this particular band of Danes entered Wales. However, towards the end of 895 (after harvest), they built a fortification at Bridgnorth, where they stayed until the summer of 896. The 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle' reports no incidents, but, given the proximity of Bridgnorth to south-eastern Wales, it is possible that the raids noted by the 'Annales Cambriae' refers to this period. It would appear that Anarawd's brother, Cadell, established himself as ruler of Ceridigion and Ystrad Tywi. In 903, Llywarch ap Hyfaidd, king of neighbouring Dyfed, died. It seems reasonable to speculate that Cadell took advantage of this and invaded Dyfed. The following year (904) the 'Annales' note that Llywarch's brother, Rhodri: ". . . was beheaded in Arwystli." The opposition having been disposed of, Cadell handed control of Dyfed to his son, Hywel, who then legitimised his authority by marrying Elen, the daughter of Llywarch. Elen is certainly a historical figure - her death being chronicled in 928. Anyway, Cadell died, in 910, and Hywel's brother, Clydog, appears to have stepped into his shoes. In 918, Hywel, Clydog and their cousin Idwal (son of Anarawd), who was now ruling Gwynedd (Anarawd having died in 916), submitted to Edward of Wessex, who was successfully campaigning against the Danes in England. | Of Seisyllwg (Wales), Cadell ap Rhodri (I6102)
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| 623 | "Ann is named, with brother, Rawleigh, as admx. of her father's estate. James Ball refers to her (pg. 48) as the niece of Mrs. Augustine Washington." (Source: Virginia Genealogies, by Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden) | Chinn, Ann (I1705)
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| 624 | "Given to me as having m. Col. Thaddeus McCarty. Stated in James Ball's letter, pg 48". (Source: Virginia Genealogies by Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden) | Chinn, Ann (I1704)
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| 625 | "James and Elizabeth Craig Knox and all of their children, except for Mary, left Belfast, Ireland in March 1767 on the "Earl of Hillsborough" for South Carolina. They received an initial grant for 400 acres in Chester Co., SC toward the end of May, 1767. (Source: "Knox: James Knox, Sr. & Elizabeth Craig Knox and their Descendants" compiled by Lorene K. Petersen & Jennie Belle Lyle (revised edition 1984) | Knox, James (I4331)
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| 626 | "John reeder Medlock came to Sand Mountain, AL to live with his sisters, Frances and Sallie, and brother Jim. He bought land joining halfway between Albertville and Boaz from the NC and St. Louis Railroad. John Reeder bought over 400 acres of land and out of that acreage he later gave each son and daughter a 40 acre farm with the exception of Rebecca Medlock McDonald. Martha Gerard and her cousin Rachel Green recall family stories of how their grandmother Rebecca was denied a family farm from her father and of the friction it caused with the family. The Medlock descendants still living in Albertville did confirm that Rebecca did not receive a farm from her father but they believed it was because she was deceased at the time the land was transferred to the Medlock children" (From notes by Elizabeth Dellinger) According to information from Jo Medlock (cm1jm1@mindspring.com), John and his brother, James, came to Albertville, AL from Lovejoy, GA. John had married Mary Harlan in GA, and she died in AL. She is buried in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery Marshall Co., AL. 1880 United States Federal Census Name: John R. Medlock Home in 1880: District 538, Clayton, Georgia Age: 26 Estimated birth year: abt 1854 Birthplace: Georgia Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Mary Ann Medlock Father's birthplace: South Carolina Mother's birthplace: South Carolina Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age John R. Medlock 26 Mary Ann Medlock 31 David W. Medlock 6 Noly B. Medlock 4 Rebeca A. Medlock 1 1900 Alabama Census (Vol 42 ED 83 Sheet 9 Line 46: Medlock, John R. b. 8/1853 GA Farmer, Medlock, Dollie M. wife b. 12/1870 AL, (married 10 years, mother of 6 children, 5 liviing, Medlock, John G. son b. 9/1881 GA Farm laborer, Medlock, Willie G. son b. 4/1884 AL at school, Medlock, Audie E. son b. 7/1890 AL, Medlock, Bertha C. daughter b. 1/1896 AL, Medlock, Elva F. daughter b. 11/1895 AL, Medlock, Elbert R. son b. 4/1897 AL, Medlock, Olen son b. 4/1899 AL. (According to the above 1900 Census, John Reeder and Dollie were married in 1890. - MCM 2004) In the 1900 Census report, living next door are: Medlock, Walter b. 11/1874 GA, Medlock, Lula J. wife b. 5/1881 GA Medlock, Eunice A. daughter b. 12/1898 AL. Email from Vicky Bryant, 12/28/2010: "Some of the blanks that I can try to fill in about John Reeder. As told to me from my dad who passed away about 3 years ago: Uncle Walt and Uncle Will ran the syrup mill. My Dad would work for them at the mill. I think I might have the picture you were talking about with Uncle Walt at the Mill. My grandfather John Garnet was a farmer and grew a mixture of vegetables and cotton. I know this because Dad would say that during the depression people would be hungry and had no money for food so Papa would go out and pick baskets full and give to them so they could eat. As far as the cotton, Dad would always say when we passed a field of cotton that it made his back hurt just looking at it. Aunt Mary Evelyn would say that she picked so much her fingers would bleed. She is Mrs. Paul Thompson that was mentioned in one of the articles. Her son Ronald Thompson was the District Attorney for Marshall Co. for many years until he retired. Another one of Dads uncles, Uncle Olin was a professor at Auburn and taught Horticulture for many years. My grandmother Etta died a few months before I was born. My Mom told me that when she became ill she went into a coma and came out long enough to realize that my Mom was pregnant with me. She reached over and squeezed her hand to let her know that she knew, went back in to the coma and later died. My Mom said that I kicked her the first time at that moment. I also have letters in a chest that was my parents that my grandmother wrote to my Dad while he was in WWII. Their house looked a lot like the drawing of the house you sent so it must be John Reeder's. I figure they all built a similar floor plan. The road that goes through the old property is still named Medlock Rd. It is right off the Hwy. Kodac bought some of the land and built a building on it. There is also a junk yard or big car repair that sits on the land. Mt Vernon Baptist has been the family church forever. I think Papa was a deacon in the church. The cemetary is filled with Medlock's. Uncle Jim moved his family to Arab Alabama. John Reeder and my granddad stayed on Sand mountain in Albertville." | Medlock, John Reeder (I2734)
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| 627 | "John Rufus Shelby and Mary Ann Deaton had a daughter named Eddy who sickened and died when twelve years old. Just before her death a flock of mourning doves came to the window of her room. Eddy asked that they be let in. The birds fanned her with their wings -- cooed and kissed her and stayed with her until death shooed them away--. Grandmother Shelby said she would have never believed it had she not seen it with her own eyes." (Source: "The Shelby Legends and Folk Stories" by Ernest Perry Bell) | Shelby, Edda (I1850)
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| 628 | "My great grandmother Rebecca Medlock died when my grandmother (her oldest child) was only 9 years old. Her husband William McDonald remarried and moved the children away from Albertville so that my grandmother never really knew very much about the family. We discovered Rebecca's grave at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery and through the help of Paul Waldrop, another descendant of John reeder Medlock". (From notes by Elizabeth Dellinger) | Medlock, Rebecca Adaline (I597)
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| 629 | "Patrick came over to America in abt 1740 with his sister, Jean and her husband John Knos. They came over in a sail vessel. the winds being unfavorable, they were 3 months on the ocean running short of water and provisions. It is said that Patrick wore a pair of new buckskin pants that were rather tight for him when he left Ireland, but lapped over considerable when they landed in America. Patrick reared a large family of children. Three of the son's names were William, Robert and Joseph. Robert lived near Cool Springs. He was Mrs. Adams grandfather. One of the daughters of Patrick Gracey and her babe were scalped by the Indians. His daughter, Eleanor, married a Templeton. Their son, Gracey Templeton, lived to be 94 years in age. Two of the daughters lived in the North Carolina mountains near Pleasant Gardens. One of them married a Logan; the other a Cashion. One of the Logan daughters married a Greelnee of Turkey Cove. He settled near the headwaters of Back Creek in what was then Rowan County (now Iredell), NC some 3 miles northeast of Mooresville. And ended his days there in 1810 at the extreme age of 110. Mrs. Alexander says of him, 'I remember to hear my father say that Patrick Gracy rode horseback a distance of six miles to visit his daughter, my grandmother, just six weeks before he died. He must have been a remarkably strong man to have made the journey on horseback at such an advanced age. He was a great lover of coffee, which was considered a luxury in those days. His daughter would always try to give him coffee when he would visit her, and on handing back his cup for a second time, he wuold exclaim as the cup was being filled nearly full 'that's a vast, that's a vast, Nellie'. He had the Irish brogue of course. He was a good man. Bibles were very scarse in those days, so he often would take his bible and go among his neighbors reading the scriptures to them. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and brought his certificate of membership with him. When he presented it to the pastor of the church at Centre, Dr. McRae, he pronounced it all right. It is said that when Patrick Gracy was buried, they had to take axes and cut out the trees to make a road to the graveyard, there being only paths. The following is the inscription found on his tombstone in Centre graveyard near Mooresville. Since the above was written we have uncovered more. Patrick Gracey's mother, Jean Sinclair, was a relative of the mother of John Knox, the Reformer, who was a Sinclair. Joseph Gracy, one of the sons of Patrick Gracy, moved to East Tennessee. Some of his descendents now live in Clarkesville, TN." (Source: The Knox Family, by Hattie S. Goodman - 1905) | Gracy (Gracey) (Greacey), Patrick (I3474)
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| 630 | "Richard Milton, son of Henry and Agnes, was a loyal Pappist (Roman Catholic) and throughout his life resisted the efforts to establish the Church of England. After Elizabeth I (daughter of Henry VIII) came to the throne, she strengthened the Church of England by insisting that people of all faiths attend ecumenical (world wide in scope, esp of the Christian Church) services. Attendance was mandatory and Richard refused and was convicted and fined sixty pounds on two occasions in 1601 as a recusant (being one who refused to obey an order or law). (Source: "The Family of Milton" by Hugh M. Milton) | Milton, Sr. Richard (I485)
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| 631 | "Supplement to Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700", by Melinda Lutz Sanborn: Edward came to New England 1630, Winthrop Fleet, which were ships sent to America by the Mass Bay Co. 1628-1630. Ship records on the ship "The Little James" states Edward and Mrs. Belcher 10 July 1623. Edward, Jr. "Edward Belcher's house lot was adjacent to that of Wm Talmage, his brother-in-law, and the two men were also authorized their lots at Muddy at the same time". Edward Belcher, jr. was one of the founders of Boston, MA. | Belcher, Edward (I4723)
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| 632 | "The Cobb Family of "Rocky Mount" Piney Flats, Tennessee 1613-1972" that is put out by the historic home of William Cobb(Rocky Mount Museum Press 1999); this book states that William first married Barsheba and had the following three children: William Cobb, Pharoah Cobb, and Penelope Cobb; second married Sally and had the children: Sally Cobb and William Pharoah Cobb. Pharoah married his first cousin also named Barsheba Whitehead. Sally Stancil married Thomas Wilkerson after William's death. The book also states that after his father's death Pharoah brought his father to buried at his home (Pharoah's) at Cobb's Ford, Hawkins Co., Tennessee; at the same time Pharoah became the guardian of his half- sister Sally Cobb; and "directed his step-mother, Sally, in a suit against the heirs of Henry Conway. The book also states that "William Cobb's will in Knox County Court Minute Book No. 9, page 1686, Will Book 1, page 26; Knox County Court Minute Book No. 6, 1800-1806, pages 26, 161. January 13, 1804, Sarah Cobb et al from William Cobb Estate, Tract Holston River, Knox and Jefferson County, Tennessee, Book 4, Page 211, East Tennessee Historical Society Publication No. 26, 1954. Tax List 1806, Page 67, 94. "Sally Cobb 376 acres, 7 slaves, widow of William Cobb, whose home near Bluff City was the first seat of government of the Southwest Territory. William Pharoah Cobb by Sally Cobb 608 acres, 5 slaves."" From the Book "The Cobbs of Rocky Mount". The book states that William of RM's will is located in Knox County, TN Will Book 1 page 26. I have not actually located this document. I also have information that in not located in any of the Cobb information I have accessed. The Patience Cobb Cooper of the Watauga settlement was the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Cobb of Southhampton, VA. Joseph was the brother of Benj. Cobb so she was William of RM's cousin. I got this information from a deed where Patience and her husband James sold land in Southhanpton, Va. It says that Joseph was the father-in-law of James. William who was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia sometime between 1730 and 1735. In North Carolina in 1751 he married Barsheba Whitehead (born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia in 1735). Their children were: William, Pharoah and Penelope. They moved to what is now Sullivan County, Tennessee sometime in late 1769 and built a house at the forks of the Holston and Watauga rivers. In 1770 they built “Rocky Mount,” which is now a state park. When North Carolina organized Washington County in 1778, William Cobb was one of the justices of the peace. When a stage road was built from Abingdon, Virginia to Jonesboro, North Carolina (now Tennessee) in 1776 and 1777 it ran in front of Rocky Mount, which became a stop on the route. One of their frequent quests was Andrew Jackson, who was a relative of Barsheba’s. On September 25, 1780, a large gathering of frontiersmen from Virginia and western North Carolina rendezvoused at Rocky Mountain, and began the march which took them to the battle of King’s Mountain on October 7. Included among the frontier soldiers were William’s son, Pharoah Cobb, and fifteen or twenty of William’s slaves. William was apparently related by marriage to Governor Richard Caswell of North Carolina, and, perhaps in part because of this relationship, stayed loyal to North Carolina during the movement to create the State of Franklin. North Carolina ceded her western lands to the United States in 1789. In 1790 Congress created the Territory South of the river Ohio (called the Southwest Territory) and President Washington appointed William Blount as governor. Blount arrived in the territory on October 11, 1790, and made his home and first capitol at William Cobb’s home, Rocky Mount, remaining there for two years. Sometime after 1795 William Cobb moved to Grainger County. Rocky Mount became the home of his daughter, Penelope, and her husband, Henry Massengill. William died in Knox County in 1803, and is buried near Cobb’s Ford in Hamblen County. (Source: http://64.235.34.221/rosehill/gencobb.htm) Listed in the Battle of King's Mountain: Cobb, Arthur Cobb, Jerry Cobb, Pharoh Cobb, William Jr. Cobb, William Sr. The Rocky Mount site has important historical and cultural significance for the state of Tennessee because it was built by one of its earliest settlers and served as the capital of the territory from 1790 to 1792. Questions had been raised concerning whether the two main log structures (the Cobb House and adjoining dining room) were built by William Cobb between 1770 and 1772. We used tree-ring dating to determine the year(s) of construction of these two log structures. Three nearby reference tree-ring chronologies anchored the Rocky Mount treering chronology from 1667 to 1829. The cutting dates obtained from 19 logs revealed that the Cobb House was built beginning in 1827 and finished by 1828, while the Dining Room was begun in 1829 and finished by 1830. An additional six logs had outermost dates between 1820 and 1825. These 25 logs demonstrate that the house and dining room were constructed by Michael Massengill between 1827 and 1830, and not by William Cobb between 1770 and 1772. The Cobb House is a two-story log house (Figure 2) constructed from oak (reported to be white oak, Quercus alba L.) logs likely cut from the surrounding forest. The house was considered extravagant for its period. The stairway leading to the top floor was paneled, the handrails were made from walnut, and a large fireplace decorated with a pine mantel warmed thegreat room. Of notable importance were the glass windows, a rarity in the frontier landscape, which seemed to please Governor Blount (DeFriece and Williams 1966). The Cobb House measures 29 x 22 feet. These dimensions are large for an early frontier cabin (Glassie 1968; Morgan 1990) if the structure was indeed built between 1770 and 1772. The floor plan of the house represents a hall-and-parlor plan that was common in the region in the 18th and early 19th centuries (Glassie 1975; Patrick 1981). The logs on the Cobb House and the dining room are well-preserved, possibly attributable to the weatherboarding that was installed in the late 19th century (DeFriece and Williams 1966). In 1959 and 1960, two logs were replaced because of decay (McGowen 1960; Elizabethton Star 1979), while another 16 were “partially or entirely replaced” during restoration in 1979 (Elizabethton Star 1979). (Source: Henri D. Grissino-Mayer and Saskia L. van de Gevel http://web.utk.edu/~grissino/downloads/Rocky%20Mount%20Final%20Report. pdf) | Cobb, William (?) Sr. (I7925)
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| 633 | "The Mures of Caldwell are immediately descended from Sir Reginald More, or Mure, of Abercorn and Cowdams, who appears to have been chamberlain of Scotland as early as 1329, the first year of the reign of David II." From the point quoted above, no specific lineage is provided (much general history of the family is given). The following is interesting: "Crawford, the Scottish genealogist, supposes Sir Reginald, the chamberlain, to have been a brother of Sir Adam More, of Rowallan, whose dau. Elizabeth, was Queen Consort of Robert II., the first of the Stuart kings; but of this there is no evidence, and it appears as likely that he sprang directly from the original stock of Polkelly, and may be the same Reginald, who, together witha Gilchrist More, signs the Ragman Roll in 1296, and whom Nisbet takes to be the old Polkelly Mores, 'the root of the Mores, an antienter family than the Rowallans." (From "A Genealogical And Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland For 1851," [see master sources for complete citation], "Mure of Caldwell," pg. 900) | Mure (Muir), Elizabeth (I6881)
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| 634 | "The Peerage of Scotland," pg. 88, shows this Marjory married William Lord Somerville. However, this may be in error and the writer may have mixed up Marjory, sister of Hugh Montgomery, the 1st Earl of Eglinton (who m. William, Master of Somerville per Burke's Dormant and Extinct Peerages, pg. 620), with this Marjory, daughter of Hugh Montgomery and Helen Campbell. | Montgomery, Marjory (I6236)
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| 635 | "Thomas joined Company A of the 20th Alabama Infantry. Three of his brothers, John M., Joseph Marion and James D., all joined the same company. They were all four captured during the Battle of Vicksburg. They were paroled after signing a statement that they would 'not take up arms against the United States' again as many soldiers did, Thomas rejoined his company and again took up the fight. While fighting at Cassville, GA, on May 20, 1864, Thomas was again captured. This time there were no paroles being given and Thomas was sent North to Rock Island Prison in Illinois. In a document at the Archives in Montgomery, Al., one soldier described the conditions as comfortable with enought food and water and clothing. Other documents show that soldiers had to sign an oath of allegiance to the United States in order to be transferred to this part of the prison. In the other area where soldiers who would not sign this oath remained, they were 'kept on starvation rations and were often reduced to rats, dogs, putrid meat and other repulsive food'. For understanble reasons, Thomas signed the oath." (From: Heritage of Perry Co., AL) | Pardue, Thomas C. (I5044)
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| 636 | "Uncle Elbert had seizures; they say he had epilepsy. But, I think it was a brain tumor. It (his death) was very sudden." (Madeline Evans Dees 5/6/2000) | Medlock, Elbert Roe (I609)
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| 637 | # i. Patience712 was born in 1760 in Bedford Co., VA. # ii. David12 was born in 1761 in Franklin Co., VA. He died in 1818 in Wilkinson, GA. He was buried in Passmore Cemetery. # iii. Tabitha12 was born in 1763 in Franklin Co., VA. She died in August, 1783 in Clover Bottom, on Bluestone River, Mercer Co., WV. # iv. Rebecca12 was born in 1764 in Bedford Co., VA. She died on April 15, 1844 in Giles Co., VA. # v. Bartley12 was born in 1766. He died in August, 1783 in Clover Bottom, on Bluestone River, Mercer Co., WV. # vi. Ezekiel12 was born in 1767. He died in August, 1783 in Clover Bottom, on Bluestone River, Mercer Co., WV. # vii. Obediance12 was born in 1769 in Bedford Co., VA. # viii. Mitchell Jr.12 was born in 1770 in Bedford Co., VA. He married Judith Bailey. He died in February, 1851 in Raleigh Co., WV. # ix. John12 was born in 1771 in Franklin Co., VA. He died in 1783 in Franklin Co., VA. # 8. x. Mary, born 1772 in Bedford Co., VA; married Capt. Ralph Stewart. # xi. Nannie12 was born in 1773 in Bedford Co., VA. # xii. Charles L.12 was born in 1774 in Bedford Co., VA. # xiii. William12 was born on September 1, 1777 in Neck Creek, Pulaski Co., VA. He died on January 12, 1842 in Lawrence Co., KY, at age 64. # xiv. Henry12 was born in 1781 in Bedford Co., VA. He died on January 12, 1866 in Matheny, Wyoming Co., WV. # xv. Sallie or Sarah12 was born in 1783 in Bedford Co., VA. # xvi. Polly12 was born circa 1789 in Bedford Co., VA. | Clay, Mitchell Sr. (I9775)
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| 638 | (1935 Census) Florida State Census, 1867-1945 Lived 2230 NW 32nd St., Miami, Dade Co., FL Name: Madison H Smith Age: 33 Gender: Male Race: White Birth Place: Alabama Est. Birth Year: abt 1902 Relationship to Head: Father Spouse Name: Pearl E Census Year: 1935 Locality: Precinct 17 County: Dade Page: 14 Line: 19 Archive Series #: S5, Roll 4 Household Members: Name Age Madison H Smith 33 Pearl E Smith 32 Madison H. Smith 9 son Shelby A Smith 7 son Vera M Smith 5 daughter Edra M Smith 3 daughter Marshall M Ray 17 no kin Listed just under: Cecil A. Shelby 25 father b. AL dairyman Gladys J. Shelby 17 mother b. Michigan housewife, Jerry C. Shelby 3 days son b. FL. | Shelby, Cecil Alexander (I4907)
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| 639 | (Ibid) Deed Bk. E, p. 107 - 7 Feb. 1806. LEWIS JARREL DUPREE and PATSY his wife, State of Georgia, Oglethorpe County, to James Robertson, 142-3/4 acres of land for $600 - in Oglethorpe Co., but part thereof in Wilkes Co. on Cloud's Creek - two tracts adjoining: One - Granted to John Mcfalls; the other - granted to George Scrogins. Witnesses: Robert Gillespie J. P. Lewis J. Dupree (LS) Matthew Galloway Fatsey C. Smith (LS)* *(Note name recorded as "Smith" rather than "Dupree". This may have been a recording error, or Patsey may have inadvertently used her maiden name, IF INDEED THAT WERE HER MAIDEN NAME. It is unknown by this compiler, however.) Deed proved 8 Oct, 1806. (Ibid) Deed Bk. E, p. 286 - 5 March 1807. LEWIS J. DUPREE & PATSEY his wife of Oglethorpe Co., State of Georgia, to Henry C. Cox of same, 123-2/3 acres of land for $1500 - said land purchased by said Dupree of Hawkins Bullock and John Bullock from Estate of Nathaniel Bullock - bound on North by land in possession of Mary Bullock, part of land herein described - "the Mill Tract". Witnesses: Arthur C. Atkinson Micajah Clark Lewis J. Dupree (LS) Benjamin Burford Patsey C. Dupree (LS) Proved 9 Jan. 1808, Jas Luckie J. P. (signed) Arthur C. Atkinson. Deed Index DG, p. 25 (Deed Bk. P, p. 102). Apr. 7, 1874 - Lewis J. Deupree Est. by John A. Hunnicutt, Administrator - Lewis J. Deupree late of Oglethorpe Co., Ga. - 202 1/2 acres of land, Lot #109 in upper 9th Dist., "known as the DRURY DUPREE place", adjoining lands belonging to the Est. of John P. Atkinson Sumner, Brown, Conley, and Boyd - sold to John Pr. McCalla. Witnesses: Whitton G. Johnson Jona Sanders J P. Prov. Aug. 13, 1871 | Deupree, Lewis Jarrell I (I6866)
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| 640 | (Information on John Boyd and Martha Witherspoon taken from a post by Gary Cash from: http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?John,Boyd, Elizabeth,Leach::boyd::3...) Information also from:David F. Boyd Family Bible and the Church records of the New Salem lLLCumberland Presbyterian Church. John Boyd was named as a grandson in the will of John Leach on 19 Feb 1805 in Wilson Co., Tennessee. On 12 Aug 1818 in Wilson Co., Tennessee, John Boyd and Joseph Witherspoon sold 228 acres (State of Tennesse Grant # 1234) on Sanders Fork to James Summers. On 23 Sep 1818 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee, John McKnight sold to John Boyd of Wilson County, 160a on McKnight's Creek for $1100. Wits. Joseph Witherspoon and John Witherspoon. On 9 Apr 1838 in Rutherford Co., Tennessee, John Boyd sold to William D. Baird, 160a on McKnight's Creek, for $1000. Wits. John D. Alexander and John Witherspoon. In Mar 1840 in Newton Co., Missouri, March Term, a member of the jury was John Boyd. His death was recorded in the minutes of the New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Newton County Missouri. | Boyd, John (I1491)
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| 641 | (Post by A.S.Dupree, 13 Oct 2000, Genealogy.com message board) Some circumstantial evidence could suggest that Francis could be a child of Drury Deupree who died in Athens in 1812. 1. Drury's son Drury (my ancestor) had a daughter named Francis and he lived in Jasper county for awhile. (Charles L. Deupree and Dovie King also had a daughter named Frances) 2. A Drury died in 1812 leaving much of his family to be farmed out apparently among relatives. This is the "Drewry" who was the cousin of Daniel and Elijah spoken of in "Early History of Deerbrook". March 8, 1784. Marriage Bond. Drwy Dupree and Ann Atkinson. Surety: John Crews. Consent: Median Atkinson, mother of Ann. (email from Angie Turbak) It has been a long time since we had any correspondence. I'm Angie Turbak more recently of Illinois, but from Meriwether County, GA. My gr grandfather was Milton A. Deupree, son of Drury Deupree. My grandfather was Charles Harvey Deupree, brother of Julius Wooster. If you remember me? Gentlemen, I have gathered some additonal information on my family since our last conversations and in looking over your listing of our family, would like to add this research. Some of which represents corrections as well as updates. Drury Deupree's wife is not Elizabeth/ Mary but is Elizabeth A. Binns, daughter of Burwell and Elizabeth Ann [called Betsy] Anthony. Drury and Elizabeth Ann Binns were married in Jasper County, GA on 31 Dec 1829. I have researched these microfilm records myself. I also notice that Susan Deupree is not listed among Drury's children. I also have a death date and burial place for Milton Deupree. I have a copy of his death certificate as well. Kindest regards, Angie | Deupree, Drury II (I6728)
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| 642 | (Source: Butler Co. Gen. Soc., "KY Traces," Quarterly: Winter 1997, Vol 21 #2) Holland and her family joined her brothers in KY about 1799. In Ky six other children were born; Willis, born 1799, Reuben, born 8 Jul 1800, Fornifer, born 1803, Mary born 1805, Theresa, born 1807 and Elizabeth, born 1815. Willis B. McCoy was born March 21, 1768 in New Bern, Craven Co., NC, and died April 08, 1850 in Butler Co., KY. He married Holland Daugherty December 09, 1795 in New Bern, Craven Co., NC, daughter of Owen Daugherty and Mary Taylor. She was born February 06, 1775 in NC, and died August 17, 1863 in Butler Co., KY. Notes for Willis B. McCoy: Laura file 1233260 Ancestry Word Tree: From "Pioneer Families of Butler Co.," Willis and Holland are buried on a hill on the present day Friday Mayhugh farm in Butler Co. From NC Marriages Early to 1800: Anna McCoy to Samuel Chapman, 19 Jun 1794, Craven Co., NC Anney McCoy to Dickson Boge, 18 Jun 1794, Craven Co., NC Hannah McCoy to Christopher Eldon, 22 Feb 1796, Craven Co., NC Gideon McCoy to Ann Hall, 17 Apr 1787, Craven Co., NC Elizabeth McCoy to Andrew Richardson, 10 Dec 1788, Craven Co., NC Willis (Sr) appears in the 1810 census of Butler Co: 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45 and 1 slave. Willis (Jr) appears in 1808 Logan Co. tax list but declared land on the Gaspar and Barren Rivers in Warren Co. He appears on Warren Co. tax lists in earlier years. It is assumed that by 1808 he was living in the area which became Butler Co. in 1871. Willis was a constable in the early Butler Co. years and was a Missionary Baptist Minister (Butler Co. Cemeteries, published 2002, pages 236-237). Melissa McCoy Bell's file on www.angelfire shows that Willis first married Elizabeth Ecclen in 1791. He then married Holland Daughty (sic) in 1795 and they moved to Butler Co., KY. Burial: McCoy Cemetery, Butler Co., KY Notes for Holland Daugherty: 1850 Butler Co. Census: Dwelling #242 Elizabeth Shelton, age 44, born KY, value $562; Martha, age 17, born KY; Holland McCoy, age 73, born NC. This could be her daughter Elizabeth and a grand child. She supposedly came to Warren Co. and then to Butler Co. There is a Benjamin Shelton at dwelling #241; at #243 is Frances (fem.) McCoy; at #244 Sidney McCoy; and at #245 Edward McCoy. 1860 Butler Co. Census, Berrys Lick Dist., 4 Aug 1860: Dwelling #815 Holland McCoy, age 83, NC, personal property $200. From the 1860 Butler Co. Slave Schedule, Holland had these slaves: 1 female age 44, 1 male age 40, a female age 34, a male age 21, a female age 18, a female age 7, 1 male age 7, 1 male age 6, a female age 4, a female age 2, and 1 female age 3/12. In dwelling #814 is Howard S. McCoy, age 29, farmer, real estate $780, personal $500, born KY; Elizabeth, age 22, spinning, KY; America, age 3, KY; Willis, age 10/12, KY. In #813 is Elizabeth Shelton, age 57, living with Benjamin H. Shelton, age 33. Elizabeth is the daughter of Holland and Benjamin is the son of Elizabeth. Howard McCoy is probably a grandson. Burial: McCoy Cemetery, Butler Co., KY 1850 Butler Co. Census: Dwelling #242 Elizabeth Shelton, age 44, born KY, value $562; Martha, age 17, born KY; Holland McCoy, age 73, born NC. This could be her daughter Elizabeth and a grand child. She supposedly came to Warren Co. and then to Butler Co. There is a Benjamin Shelton at dwelling #241; at #243 is Frances (fem.) McCoy; at #244 Sidney McCoy; and at #245 Edward McCoy. 1860 Butler Co. Census, Berrys Lick Dist., 4 Aug 1860: Dwelling #815 Holland McCoy, age 83, NC, personal property $200. From the 1860 Butler Co. Slave Schedule, Holland had these slaves: 1 female age 44, 1 male age 40, a female age 34, a male age 21, a female age 18, a female age 7, 1 male age 7, 1 male age 6, a female age 4, a female age 2, and 1 female age 3/12. In dwelling #814 is Howard S. McCoy, age 29, farmer, real estate $780, personal $500, born KY; Elizabeth, age 22, spinning, KY; America, age 3, KY; Willis, age 10/12, KY. In #813 is Elizabeth Shelton, age 57, living with Benjamin H. Shelton, age 33. Elizabeth is the daughter of Holland and Benjamin is the son of Elizabeth. Howard McCoy is probably a grandson. Burial: McCoy Cemetery, Butler Co., KY From "Pioneer Families of Butler Co.," Willis and Holland are buried on a hill on the present day Friday Mayhugh farm in Butler Co., KY." | Daugherty, Holland (I6632)
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| 643 | (Source: The Culpepper Connection, from Beth Bland Middleton, The Middleton Family) | Middleton, Edward (I5186)
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| 645 | 02 Aug 1700. Richmond Co, VA DB03:057. William Smoot, Sr. of North Farnham Parish to Dorothy Durham, wife of Thomas Durham; for love and affection for Dorothy and her children, 62 acres in Richmond County; if Dorothy should die, land to her eldest, Thomas Durham; if Thomas should die, to John Durham; if he should die without issue, land to Mary Durham, daughter of sd. Dorothy. Wits: Jno: Simmons, Tho: Mackey. Jane Smoot, wife of William, relinquished dower. (DNFP) | Durham, Mary May (I6446)
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| 646 | 03/05/1821- Account of Sale of Personal Property of David Ellilngton: David Ellington, dec'd. est. - Jane Ellington, excx. Account of sale of personal property, slave each sold to Zachariah Durden, Chas. H. Mildred, Henry F., & Jane Ellington & Daniel Dupree. 1822 - Paid from David and Jane Ellington's estate to Daniel Dupree as agent for John Ellington by Jane Ellington. 01/02/1827 David Ellington dec'd - Daniel Dupree & Robert Chivers appointed Admrs. Will annexed. 1828 David Ellington dec'd est. - Returns of Daniel Dupree, excr. 1828. Recipts of John Ellington by his atty Lewis Lay and of Josiah Ellington, "heirs". Receipt of Zachariah Darden 1830 in part of his legacy. Cash paid Geo. M Hanson atty for the heirs of N. Ellington, 1834. Paid John Moore, atty for share of Frances Ellington & Frances Hambton (Hamilton?) of Va. 1834. 01/02/1829 Returns from David and Jane Ellington's estate. Paid Daniel Dupree as agent for John Ellington. Henry F. Ellington was adm. for the estate of David & Jane Ellington. Returns 1820-29, P. 372-3 | Ellington, Sarah (I6808)
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| 647 | 05 Jun 1686 North Farnum Parish, Old Rappahannock (later Richmond) Co, VA. Born. Mary, daughter of Thomas and Dorothy Durham. 27 Jun 1690 North Farnum Parish, Old Rappahannock (later Richmond) Co, VA. Born. Thomas, son of Thomas and Dorothy Durham. 02 Aug 1700. Richmond Co, VA DB03:057. William Smoot, Sr. of North Farnham Parish to Dorothy Durham, wife of Thomas Durham; for love and affection for Dorothy and her children, 62 acres in Richmond County; if Dorothy should die, land to her eldest, Thomas Durham; if Thomas should die, to John Durham; if he should die without issue, land to Mary Durham, daughter of sd. Dorothy. Wits: Jno: Simmons, Tho: Mackey. Jane Smoot, wife of William, relinquished dower. (DNFP) 4 Aug 1711-1 Jun 1715. Richmond Co, VA WB, p. 210. Will of Thomas DURHAM of North Farnum Parish. Wife Dorothy the plantation, after her death to son Thomas and Mary his wife; son John; daughter Mary Dodson; grandson Thomas Dodson; Exec. wife; no wits. Inv. 6 Jul 1715, p. 212. (Headley) / to wife, Dorothy, my plantation and lands for her natural life, and at her death plantation and lands to son Thomas Durham and maary his wife provided he signs over 50 acres to my son John Durham or pay him 8,000 pounds tobacco and to daughter Mary Dodson 1,500 pounds of tobacco. (DNFP) 04 Aug 1711- 01 Jun 1715 Richmond County, Virginia, Wills & Inventories, 1709-1717. In the name of God Amen, I, Thomas Durham of Northfarnham in the County of Richmond being sick in Body but of sound and perfect Memory. Praise be given unto God therefore calling to Mind His Mortallity of my body and that it is appointed for all Men once to Die, Do make and Ordain this my Last Will & Testament, That is to say-- Principally & first of all I Recommend my soul unto the hands of God that gave it and my Body to the Earth to be Buried in Christian and Decent manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named; nothing Doubting but at the generall Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty Power of God; And as touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath Pleased God to Bless me in this Life----- Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Dear & Loving wife Dorothy Durham the use of my Plantations, together with all my Lands & Tenements with all and Every of their Appurtenances--Proffits and Commoditys __________ Belonging or appertaining for & During the _____________ of her natural Life and after her Decease if my Son Thomas Durham and Mary his wife do by some sufficient Instrument in writing under their hands and seals and affording to due forme of Law Release and acquitt all and singular their Right, Title and Interest in and unto Fifty acres of Land being the same Tract & Plantation which we had conveyed us by Mary Gilbert unto my son John Durham and his heirs or pay him the said: John Durham Eight Thousand Pounds of Tobacco in Lieu of His said Land and also pay unto my Daughter Mary Dodson Fifteen hundred pounds of Tobacco that then and upon this consideration-------aforesaid: I do give and bequeath unto my said son Thomas Durhamand his heirs Lawfully Begotten and for want of such issue unto my son John Durham and his heirs Lawfully Begotton and in _______ of such issue unto my Grandson Thomas Dodson and his heirs, But if my said son Thomas Durham doth refuse and will not release the said fifty acres of Land nor pay the Tobacco aforesaid: I do will and Bequeath the said Plantation whereon I now dwell with all my Lands unto my son John Durham and his heirs--- Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Son John Durham Fifty acres of Land more or less being the Plantation with all the Tract and Parcell of Land that was Conveyed us by Mary Gilbert, to have and to hold the said Tract and Parcell of Land with the appurtainances unto my said son John Durham and his heirs Lawfully begotten and for want of such issue unto my Grandson Thomas Dodson and his heirs--- Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son John Durham one Feather Bed and Furniture, one Cow and calf, one Mare and Iron Pott, Two ____ Dishes and half a dozen Plates Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Dodson Five Thousand Pounds of Tobacco; Fifteen hundred Pounds of the same to be paid by my son Thomas Durham within Nine months after the Decise of my wife and Five hundred the Rest of the said Tobacco to be paid by my Son John Durham at the Decease of my Wife---- Item. I give and Bequeath all the Residue of my Estate, Goods, Cattle and Chattells unto my wife Dorothy Durham for & During her widowhood, but if she doth Marry that _____ off my Personall Estate, Except what is herein given to John Durham shall be Equally Divided between my wife and my three Children, and I do make and Ordain my Dear & well beloved Wife Sole Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament---Rattifying and Confirming this & none other to be my Last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Fourth Day of August in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eleven. Signed, Sealed & Published and Declared in the presence of us-- Joan O Searles her mark, Arthur Kay his mark, Miles Walters Thomas Durham his mark (seal) Att. at a Court held for Richmond County ye ffirst Day of June 1715 This Will was approved in open Court by the oaths of Arthur KEY & Joan Searles ______ of the Witness or tthereto be on admitted to Record...Tests M: Beckwithe C.C.O. (Supplement to the History of the Dodson-Dotson Family of Southwest Virginia. Compiled and edited by the Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. N.p: the author, 1966., p. 108) | Durham, Sr. Thomas (I6444)
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| 648 | 1. Thomas Neely Sr. He married Agnes LNU. Children of Thomas Neely Sr. and Agnes are: i. Thomas Neely II, b. 1729; d. 1793. ii. Jackson Neely 2. Thomas Neely Jr. (Thomas Sr.) was born 1729, and died 1793. He married Hannah Star. She was born 1728, and died 1785. Children of Thomas Neely and Hannah Star are: i. John Neely , b. 1750, Lancaster, Pa; d. May 1806, Steel Creek, Mecklenburg, Nc. ii. Thomas Neely b. 1757; d. November 05, 1795, York Co, Sc. iii. Samuel Neely b. 1763. iv. Nancy Neely v. FNU Neely m. James Hart vi. Moses Neely, b. November 01, 1761, Rowan Co, Sc; d. April 02, 1837, Mecklenburg, Nc. vii. Agnes Neely m. James Carothers viii. Hannah Neely b. 1770; d. 1852; m. Robert Lynn ix. Mary Neely m. James Carothers x. James Neely 3. John Neely (Thomas Jr., Thomas Sr.) was born 1750 in Lancaster, Pa, and died May 1806 in Steel Creek, Mecklenburg, Nc. He married Isabella Hannah McCree 1770. More About John Neely and Isabella McCree: Marriage: 1770 Children of John Neely and Isabella McCree are: i. Hannah Neely, b. 1772, NC; d. July 03, 1847, Madison Co, Tn. ii. Dina Eugenia Neely, b. August 21, 1777, Mecklenburg, NC; d. Denmark, Tn. Notes forDina Eugenia Neely: 4. Dinah Eugenia Neely (John, Thomas, Thomas) was born August 21, 1777 in Mecklenburg, Nc, and died in Denmark, Tn. She married Paris Alexander son of Ezra and Mary Polk. He was born September 17, 1775, and died February 15, 1848. Children of Dina Neely and Paris Alexander are: i. Thomas Neely Alexander, b. 1800, Mecklenburg, Nc; d. 1868, Mecklenburg, Nc. ii. Helena Alexander, b. May 20, 1802; d. June 21, 1863. iii. Isabella M. Alexander b. February 01, 1806; d. July 23, 1874, Madison Co, Tn. More About Isabella M. Alexander: Burial: Denmark Presbyterian Cemetery (Sources: Tommy Carothers carothtome@aol.com, Gayle Loveday Coberly, | Neely, Dinah Eugenia (I10026)
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| 649 | 1/5/1914 - Atlanta Constitution - H. W. Woolbright, aged 49 years, engineer on the Western and Atlantic Railway, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at his residence, 42 West Pine. The body was carried to Barclay & Brandon's Chapel and funeral will be held this morning at 11 o'clock from the Tabernacle Baptist Church. he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A. T. Rodrick, Misses Helen and Elita Woolbright, one son, Fred A. Woolbright, three sisters, Mrs. G. B. Carlton, of Atlanta, Mrs. L. L. Herrion of Gadsden, Alabama and Mrs. W. P. McGuffin of Lodi, Texas. He was a member of both the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers #247 and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers #207. | Woolbright, Henry Walter (I659)
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| 650 | 1/5/1914 - Atlanta Constitution - WOOLBRIGHT - The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Woolbright, Mrs. A. F. Roderick, Miss Helen Woolbright, Miss Elita Woolbright, Mr. Fred Woolbright, Mr. W. A. Woolbright and Mr. J. B. Woolbright, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Mrs. G. B. Carlton, Mrs. L. L. Herrin of Gaston, Alabama, Mrs. W. P. McGuffin, of Sadie, Texas are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. H. W. Woolbright this Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the Baptist Tabernacle. The following named gentlemen will act as pallbearers and meet at the Baptist Tabernacle at 10:45 o'clock. Mr. John A. Ray, Mr. Charles H. Whitehead, Mr. Richard Pratt, Mr. C. P. Barry, Mr. Charles Patterson and Mr. J. W. Irwin. Barclay & Brandon, funeral directors. Interment at Hollywood. | Woolbright, Henry Walter (I659)
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