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  1. 1.  Gloria Joyce* Jones

    Gloria married Robert Earl* Moyer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Cheryl Joyce* "Sherry" Moyer was born on 28 Sep 1946 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 15 Nov 2017 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 22 Nov 2017 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ogden* Kyle Jones, SrOgden* Kyle Jones, Sr was born on 3 Aug 1900 in Rosedale, Jefferson Co, Texas (son of Andrew* Prather Jones and Amanda* Petronile Sherman); died on 1 Mar 1976 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 3 Mar 1976 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 15 Jun 1900, Beaumont (Precinct 1), Jefferson Co, Texas; on the way. Born 7 wks later.
    • Census: 05 May 1910, Beaumont (Precinct 1, District 68), Jefferson Co, Texas; Rosedale
    • Census: 5 May 1910, Jefferson Co- (Precinct 1, Dist 68), Texas; Rosedale
    • Other-Begin: 1918, Family Reunion, Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas; summer
    • Military: 12 Sep 1918, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; draft registration
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, 2050 Magnolia St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 03 Jan 1920, 797 Magnolia, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; boarder
    • Residence: Aug 1921, 1090 Harrison, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1923, 1496 Calder Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1923, 354 Corley Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1925, MagPetCo Station No. 29, 1156 Pearl St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1925, 1708 Cartwright, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1927, MagPetCo Station No. 318, Franklin at NW cor Neches, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1927, 1130 Hazel, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Feb 1927, 1311 Park St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1929, 235 Doucette, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 1930, not found in Beaumont (District 37); Sabine Pass, Pennsyl, Park Corley
    • Residence: 1930, 1078 Sabine Pass Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1933, Pipkin Street, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1937, MagPetCo, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; terminal salesman
    • Residence: 1937, 4310 Congress Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1940, MagPetCo, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; driver
    • Residence: 1940, 4310 Congress Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Beaumont (Precinct 1, Ward 3), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1945, MagPetCo, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; driver
    • Residence: 1945, 4310 Congress Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1947, MagPetCo, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; driver
    • Residence: 1947, 4310 Congress Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1949, MagPetCo, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; driver
    • Residence: 1949, 4310 Congress Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Baptism.: 16 Jul 1956, Washington Boulevard Christian Church, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1957, 4310 Congress av, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Organizations: Abt 1958, South Park Masonic Lodge 1320, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Organizations: Abt 1962, Order of Eastern Star, Beaumont Chapter 71, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Organizations: Abt 1968, South Park Masonic Lodge 1320, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Property: Between 1970 and 1972, Emerald Beach I, Bolivar, Galveston Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Bmt City directory:
    1920 O Kyle Jones, mgr sta No. 1 City Ice & Coal Del Co rms 444 Wall St. (with Harvey)
    1920 Kyle and Harvey shown as boarders.
    1921-22 Ogden K (Lillian) atndt Mag Pet Co Filling Station, h 1090 Harrison Ave
    1923 in chg Mag Pet Co. filling station No. 117; h 354 Corley Ave. (also living at that address were Samuel Helmer Courts - carpenter; Daisy Courts, and Hal A Courts - clerk Morgan Bros Gar. (boarding house)
    1927 OK Jones, attndt Mag Pet Filling station No. 318; 1130 Hazel
    1931 Ogden K (Lillian) slmn Mag Pet Co, 1078 Sabine Pass
    1933 (not listed)
    1937 Ogden K Jones (Lillian) 4310 Congress tr slsmn Mag Pet Co (residence at the time of his death in 1976)

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    Bevilacqua Store:
    as a child I remember going to the grocery store with my grandparents or with my mom when she would take my grandmother to the store. The store was Bevilacqua's, and at that time it was being run by the kids - particularly Camille, who was the daughter my grandmother was closer friends with, and her brother Charlie. But other kids also worked in store including Concetta and Spike. Concetta went to Beaumont High School and was in my dad's class. The store was located on the corner of Washington Blvd and Ave C, and they lived in the house behind the store. They always gave me a soda or candy and were very nice. The building and house are still there (2011) and the store is now tax preparation place.

    The parents were Vincent and Concetta Bevilacqua, and were at 2490 (illeg in census but between 2450 and 2510 Park) in the 1930 census. They were immigrants from Italy in 1897, having lived in the United States for 29 years. The census shows him 56 (1874) years old and she 53 (1877) He states married at age 26 and she at age 23, calculating to 1900, but best guess is they married in Italy, before 1897.

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    Kautland and Eberhardt neighbors:
    living next door to my grandparents were the Katulands. The Kautlands were there forever and even after my grandmother died in 1977. Their daughter Hilda Mae married Carroll Dean - he went by "Dean" - Eberhardt, and my mother was friends with her. She had a child Dennis Dean Eberhardt, who was born just before I was - he on 1 Jul 1946 and me the following Sep. 1946. Hilda made a very pretty little blue dress for me when I was still an infant, and mother had my portrait made wearing that little blue dress. I can remember playing with Dennis sometimes when I would go over to my grandparents' house. But we lost touch with them over the years.
    Hilda died 7 Jan 1991. Public records show Dean remarried to Helen Carey in 1996. They were both 75.
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    Census:
    Precinct No. 1
    (transcription states Texas, Jefferson, Justice Precinct 4, District 31)
    Residence 266
    Jones. A.P. Apr 1856 44 m 17 yrs TX TX -- farmer owns home, free and clear, farm
    number of farm schedule 75
    education: can read, write speak English
    Jones A.P. wife Oct 1863 m 17 yrs 5 births 4 living TX NY Tn, can read/write

    Esther daughter Nov 1883 16 at school can read/write
    Mary daughter Jul 1890 10 Texas at school, can speak English
    (read/write not checked)
    Clyde son Apr 1893 7 Texas can speak English, (read/write not checked)
    (she stated 4 living children. 4th is Harvey. Census taker I guess overlooked entering his name. He was born 1896, would have been 4 1/2.

    Also, Amanda was with child, as my grandfather was born 7 weeks later on August 3 of that year.


    Census:
    1910 census Jeff Co: 5 May 1910; Supervision Dist 2; Enumeration Dist 68; Sheet 24B
    location: 491/496
    Andrew: 53, m 28 yrs, read/write; own; farm; 129 (no. farm schedule) Sun farm employee; Parents: IL/IL
    Mandy: age 47; 6 children, 5 living; read/write; parents: NY/TN
    Clyde: age 17; laborer, home farm wage; read/write/school since 9/1909
    Harvey: age 14; read/write/school since 9/1909
    Kyle; age 9; school since 9/1909

    Census:
    1910 census Jeff Co: 5 May 1910; Supervision Dist 2; Enumeration District 68
    pg 47
    residence 485/487
    Sherman, Edgar 48 m2 3 yrs Texas Missouri Texas coal burner
    Columbis 48 m2 5 births 5 living Texas Texas Texas
    Gullet, Otta dau 19 m1 4 yrs 1 birth 1 living
    Sherman, Mary dau 5
    Gullet, Gus son-in-law 22 m 4 yrs

    residence 489/491
    Homer Andrus 26 m1 2 yrs
    Vernie 24 m1 0 births
    Earnest Buton hiredman 22

    residence 490/492
    Thomas B. Spell 68 m2 36 Louisiana gen farm, general farm own, free and clear farm schedule 128
    Sarah E. 57 m1 36 8 births 8 living Louisiana Georgia Louisiana
    Thomas B. Jr. 20 single Texas
    Oliver 15 single Texas

    pg 48
    residence 491/492
    Andrew P. Jones 53 m1 28 yrs TX IL IL gen farm farm sched # 129; own free, read/write
    Mandy 47 6 births 5 living TX NY TN
    Clyde son 17 read/write home farm
    Harvey son 14 read/write attended school 9/1/1909
    Kyle son 9 attended school 9/1/1909

    residence 492/494
    Warthy H. Caswell 40 1870 m1 15 yrs Texas Alabama Texas
    Sallie (Sarah Merritt) 36 1874 m1 5 births 4 living Texas Alabama Alabama
    Carrine 10 Texas
    William 6
    Myrtle 3
    Boughn 6/12 Texas
    Kaleb McDougle 24 hiredman Texas

    residence 491/495
    Gabe A. Andrus 58 m1 31 yrs Texas
    Appelona 58 9 births 8 living
    Albert 32 single
    Belle 16
    Pete 12
    Goodwell Press hiredman 21


    Military:
    Due to damaged eyssight from measles as a child, he was deferred from serving in the military.

    Registration card shows:
    Ogden Kyle Jones
    2050 Magnolia, Beaumont
    age 18; date of birth Aug 3 1900
    Machinist helper, Lone Star S.B. Co., Beaumont
    nearest relative mother Mandy Jones, Port Neches
    height short, build average, eyes brown, hair brown
    dated September 12, 1918

    Census:
    between 797 (rooming house) and 707 (following 707 is 703 - so maybe 708 Magnolia -- currently Red Cross office) Vaughn Ada Bell head 23 Div, keeper, rooming house
    Scott William O 39 head TN TN TN Lawyer, general practice
    Alma wife, 23 Texas Texas Texas
    Speight, Grace 20 Texas Texas Texas stenographer, Storage
    Jones Harvey 24 Texas Texas Texas pipe fillter refinery
    Jones Kyle 20 Texas Texas Texas manager ice station
    Runkin, Ed 20 Texas Texas Texas bookkeeper
    Hurley, V.R. male 65 wd OK bookkeeper

    Occupation:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) in charge Mag Pet Co filling station No. 117 h 354 Corley av
    (Magnolia Station No. 117 1496 Calder av)


    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) in charge Mag Pet Co filling station No. 117 h 354 Corley av
    (Magnolia Station No. 117 1496 Calder av)


    Occupation:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) attd Mag Pet Co filling station No. 29, r1708 Cartwright
    (Magnolia Station No. 29 1156 Pearl)

    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) attd Mag Pet Co filling station No. 29, r1708 Cartwright
    (Magnolia Station No. 29 1156 Pearl)

    Occupation:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) attndt MagPet Co filling station No. 318 h 1130 Hazel
    Magnolia Station #318 Franklin NW cor Neches

    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K. (Lillian) attndt Mag Pet Co filling station No. 318 h 1130 Hazel
    (Magnolia station #318, Franklin NW cor Neches)

    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) truck driver Magnolia Pet Co h 235 Doucette

    Census:
    this census was taken April 1 through 4, 1930, and included the area of the city where they lived. Apparently they missed the census taker that year.
    The household would have included
    Jones,Ogden Kyle Sr born Aug 1900 Texas
    Lillian born Jan 1904 Texas
    Cleo Etta born Aug 1921 Texas
    Ogden Kyle Jr. born Aug 1923 Texas
    Gloria Joyce Jones, born Feb 1927 Texas
    they had been married 9 yrs, 11 mos (m Mar 1920)


    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) slsmn Mag Pet Co h 1078 Sabine Pass av

    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) tr slsmn MagPetCo h 4310 Congress av

    Occupation:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian; 2) driver Mag Pet Co h4310 Congress av


    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian; 2) driver Mag Pet Co h4310 Congress av


    Census:
    Ward of City 3 Area B part Sheet No. 6-B
    J Prec 1 census taker: Bertha H. Davis

    April 16 1940
    line no.
    56. 57, 58, 59, 60

    1 Steet, avenue, road, etc
    Congress Ave

    2 House number
    4310

    3 Number of househod in order of visitation
    117

    4 Home owned (O) or rented (R)
    0

    5 Value of home, if owned, or monthly rental, if rented
    900

    6 Does this household live on a farm? Y or N
    no

    7 Name of each person whose usual place of residence on April 1 1940 was
    in this household. be sure to include:
    1 persons temporarily absent from household Wiet "AB after name of such persons.
    2 Children under 1 yr of age. write "infant" if child has not been give a first name.
    enter (X) after name of person furnishing information
    Jones, Ogden
    " Lillian (X)
    " Cleo
    " Kyle
    " Gloria

    8 Relationship of this person to the had of the household, as wife, daughter, father, mother-in-law, grandson, lodger, lodger's wife, servant, hired hand, etc
    head, wife, daughter, son, daughter

    A Code (Leave Blank)
    0, 1, 2, 2, 2

    9 Sex - Male (m) female (f)
    M, F, F, M, F

    10 Color or race
    W, W, W, W, W

    11 age at last birthday
    39, 36, 18, 16, 13

    12 Marital staus -- single (s); married "m", widowed (Wd),
    divorced (D)
    M, M, S, S, S

    13 Attended school or college any time since March 1 1940 Y or N
    no, no, no, yes, yes

    14 Hightest grade of school completed
    H4
    7
    H4
    H3
    7

    B Code (Leave blank)
    30, 7, 30, 20, 7

    15 Place of Birth
    Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas

    C Code (Leave blank)
    87, 87, 87, 87, 87

    16 Citizenship of the foreign born
    In what place did this person live on Apr 1 1935
    Same house, same house, same house, same house, same house


    17 city town village having 2500 or more inhabitants
    enter "R" for all other places

    18 county ---- blank
    19 State or Territory blank
    20 On a farm Y or N blank
    D Code (leave blank) blank


    21 was this person at work for pay or profit in priaate or nonemergency govt. work during week of Mar 24 30 Yes or no
    yes, no, yes, no, blank

    22 If not, was he at work on, or assigned to, public emergency work
    (WPA, NYA, CC, etc) during week of Mar 24, '30 y or n

    blank, no, blank, no, blank


    if neither at work nor assigned to public emergency work, No in Cols 21 and 22
    23 Was this person seeking work? y or no?
    blank, no, blank, no, blank

    24 If not seeking work, did he have a job, business, etc? y or no
    blank, no, blank, no, blank


    for person answering No to questions 21, 22, 23, or 24

    25 Indicate whether engaged in home house work (H), in school (S), unable to work (U) or other (Ot)
    blank, H, blank, S, blank

    Code E
    1, 5, 1, 6 blank

    If at private or nonemergency Government work (yes in Col 21)
    26 Number of hours worked during week of March 24-30 1940
    40, blank, 40, blank, blank


    If seeking work or assigned to public emergency work (Yes in Col 22 or 23)
    "Yes" in Col 22 or 23)

    27 Duration of unemployment up to Mar 30 1940 in weeks

    blank, blank, blank, blank, blank

    28 Occupaton, Trade, profession, or particular kind of work as--
    frame spinner, salesman, laborer, rivet heater, music teacher

    truck salesman, blank, cashier, blank, blank

    29 Industry or business as
    cotton mill, retail grocery, farm, shipyard, public school

    Oil petro refinery, blank, drug store, blank, blank

    30 class of worker
    DW, blank, DW blank, blank

    code F (kyle 420, 18, 1)
    (lillian -, -, -)
    (cleo 210, 70, 1)
    (Jr & Gloria -, -, -

    31 Number of weeks worked in 1939
    Equivalent full-time weeks
    52, 0, 52, 0 blank


    Income in 1939 (12 months ending December 31 1939
    32 amount of money wages or salary received
    including commissions
    1650, 0, 468, 0, blank


    33 Did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary Y or N
    no, no, no, no, no, blank

    34 Number of Farm Schedule

    Line NO.
    56, 57, 58, 59, 60


    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) driver Mag Pet Co h4310 Congress

    Residence:
    Jones O Kyle (Lillian) driver Mag Pet Co h4310 Congress av

    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) driver Mag pet Co h 4310 Congress av

    Residence:
    1957 Beaumont city directory
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) dispr Mag Pet Co h4310 Congress av
    Ogden K jr (Dorothy) opr Neches Butane h 950 Nolan

    Organizations:
    Joined Masons about 1958 along with other men in the family: his son: Ogden Kyle Jr.
    his son-in-law: Wilford Otis Parmley
    his son-in-law: Robert Earl Moyer

    later his grandsons also joined Masons:
    Wilford Kyle Parmley and David Allen Jones

    Organizations:
    In addition to joining Masons, he also joined the Eastern Star, as did other members of the family:

    Robert Earl and Gloria Jones Moyer (dau & son-in-law)
    Wilford Otis "Preacher" and Cleo Jones Parmley (dau & son-in-law)
    Ogden Kyle Sr. and Lillian Courts Jones
    Ogden Kyle Jr. and Dorothy Veno Jones - (son & sis-in-law)

    Organizations:
    Served as Worshipful Master of the South Park Masonic Lodge 1320 that was located on Avenue A. He was handed the mallet from his son Ogden Kyle Jones, Jr.

    Property:
    My (owner of this site) grandparents, OK Jones Sr & Lillian, along with my fther and uncles build a beach cabin in the early 1960s in Emerald 1. But it was seldom used and my grandparents decided to sell it. One day in early 70s, they came back from a trip to mow, and freshen up, and reported that they had met up with George Corrigan and is wife while they were down there and the Corrigans offered to buy the cabin on the spot, and the deal was done. Whether the Corrigans kept possession of teh cabin is unknown, but we do know that Hurricane Ike in 2007 swept the whole Bolivar peninsula pretty much clean, including what had been my grandparents' cabin.

    Died:
    D.C. age 75, b Beaumont, residence 4310 Congress, Beaumont, married, retired dispatcher, Mobil Oil Co.
    Father, Andrew P. Jones, mother Amanda Sherman
    died Beaumont Medical & Surgical Hosp
    died from ASHD (arteriosclerotic heart disease) & vent fib
    contributing but not terminal, diabetes mellitus
    informant: wife; Mrs Lillian Jones

    Name: Ogden Jones
    SSN: 456-01-4114
    Last Residence: 77705 Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
    Born: 3 Aug 1900
    Died: Mar 1976
    State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951
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    Beaumont, Texas
    Ogden Jones Sr.

    Ogden K. Jones Sr., 75, of 4310 Congress died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 1, 1976, in Beaumont Medical and Surgical Hospital. He was a native Beaumonter and a retired dispatcher for Mobil Oil Co. where he was employed for 40 years. He was a mer of the Washington Boulevard Christian Church.

    Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, in the Carroll-Wallace Funeral Home Chapel, 1685 Park St., with the Rev. Newton Huffine, pastor of Washington Boulevard Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Masonic graveside services.

    He was past master of South Park Lodge # 1320 A.F. & A.M., Beaumont chapter 188, Royal Arch Masons, Beaumont Council 126, Royal & Select Masters and South Park Chapter 1056 Order of Eastern Star.

    Survivors include his wife, Lillian Jones,; two daughters, Mrs. R.E. Moyer and Mrs. Dean Redford; one son, Ogden K. Jones Jr. all of Beaumont; three grandchildren, Mrs. T.L. Sharp of Beaumont, W.K. Parmley of Chicago and D.A. Jones of Beaumont; four great-grandchildren, Cynthia Ann Parmley, Chad Allan Jones, John E. Sharp and Robert L. Sharp.

    Pallbearers will be J.E. Fail, A.L. Mason, S. Chesson, W.C. Drake, T.A. Opran, Jerry E. Bell, D.C. Thompson and J.A. Tribble.


    Buried:
    Buried in the Garden of Devotion. Also buried beside him, his wife, Lillian, on the other side is his sister Hester "Tack" Heckford, next to her is her neice Freeda Rowley Ritter, then her husband Cody Ritter, and then their son Gary Ritter.

    Ogden* married Lillian* Frances Courts on 27 Mar 1920 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. Lillian* (daughter of Samuel* Helmer Courts and Claude* "Claudie" Gentz) was born on 22 Jan 1904 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 7 Dec 1977 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 08 Dec 1977 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lillian* Frances CourtsLillian* Frances Courts was born on 22 Jan 1904 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas (daughter of Samuel* Helmer Courts and Claude* "Claudie" Gentz); died on 7 Dec 1977 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 08 Dec 1977 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1904, 350 Jackson Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 25 Apr 1910, Beaumont (Precinct 1, Ward 3), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 25 Apr 1910, 483 Buford St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 5 Nov 1916, 2060 Cable St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1920, 273 Fulton, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, 273 Lee Street, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1930, Sabine Pass Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; family info
    • Residence: 1933, Pipkin Street, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1937, 4310 Congress Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Beaumont (Precinct 1, Ward 3), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1949, 4310 Congress Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Baptism.: 07 Dec 1952, Washington Boulevard Christian Church, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Organizations: Abt 1962, Order of Eastern Star, Beaumont Chapter 71, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Court, Edgar B., wks United Lbr & Export Co, h. James F. Court.
    Court, Emmett, wks United Lbr & Export Co., r. 1 blk w of same.
    Court, Homer, wks United Lbr & Export Co. h. James F. Court
    Court, H. Clifton, watchman mill, A, Kirby Lumber Co., r 747 South Grand ave, Cartwright add. 8
    Court, James F., wks United Lbr & Export Co., r 1 blk w of same. 4
    Court, Julia A. (wid James), h. Emmett Court
    Court, S. Helmer, carp r 350 Jackson ave, 5
    (five children - Bea, age 8; Hal age 6; Gladys age 3; abt 2; Lillian born 22 Jan 1904)

    Census:
    Beaumont (Ward 3), Texas. Precinct No. 1
    25 Apr 1910
    483 Buford Street

    Helmer S Court 48 1862 m2 15 carpenter buildings TX TX TX
    Claude Court 33 m1 1877 15 7 births 6 living TX TX TX
    Beatrice Court 14 1896 TX
    Hal Court 12 1898 TX
    Gladys Court 9 1901 TX
    Lillian Court 7 1903 TX
    Daisy Court 4 1906 TX
    Clyde Court 4/12 1910 TX

    Residence:
    1920 Bmt city directory: Lillian Courts 273 Fulton (also listed Samuel, Hal & Daisy)

    Census:
    273 Lee Street
    Courts, S Helmer head wd 57 wid Texas Texas Texas carpenter house
    Lillian dau 15 single Texas Texas Texas
    Clyde son 10 Texas Texas Texas

    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) tr slsmn MagPetCo h 4310 Congress av

    Residence:
    Jones, Ogden K (Lillian) driver Mag pet Co h 4310 Congress av

    Organizations:
    joined Eastern Star Beaumont Chapter 71 about 1962. Other family members who joined about that time, were her daughers, Cleo and Gloria and daughter-in-law Dorothy Veno, as well as the men who were already Masons: her husband, her sons-in-law.

    Robert Earl and Gloria Jones Moyer (dau & son-in-law)
    Wilford Otis "Preacher" and Cleo Jones Parmley (dau & son-in-law)
    Ogden Kyle Sr. and Lillian Courts Jones
    Ogden Kyle Jr. and Dorothy Veno Jones - (son & sis-in-law)

    She kept up her dues throughout her life, though she became inactive. Her headstone bears the Eastern Star emblem.


    Died:

    Beaumont, Texas
    Lillian Jones

    Mrs. Lillian Francis Jones, 73, of 4310 Congress, died at 11:45 A.M. Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born in Beaumont on January 22, 1904 and resided here all her life. She was a member of the Washington Blvd. Christian Church, Sh Park Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 1056 and the Rebecca Lodge.

    Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 8, 1977 at 3:30 P.M. in the chapel of Carroll-Wallace Funeral Home with Rev. Delmar Dabney, pastor of Cathedral in the Pines Christian Center officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn cemetery.

    Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R.E. Moyer and Mrs. Dean Redford both of Beaumont; one son, Ogden K. Jones, Jr., of Beaumont; four sisters, Beatrice O'Neal of Groves, Gladys Runnels of Beaumont, Margaret Mudd of Colmesneil and Daisy Douglas of Houston; one brother, Hal Courts of Vidor; three grandchildren, Mrs. T.L. Sharp and D.A. Jones, both of Beaumont and
    W.K. Parmley of Houston; four great-grandchildren, Cynthia Ann Parmley of Houston and Chad Allan Jones, John E. Sharp and Robert L. Sharp, all of Beaumont.

    Pallbearers will be selected from South Park Masonic Lodge No. 1320.2

    1Errata: It was Thursday, December 8.
    2Pallbearers were: Jim Holliday, S. Chesson, J.E. Fail, Dan Haley, C. Reeves, Joe Janak.

    Children:
    1. Cleo Etta Jones was born on 13 Aug 1921 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 4 Jul 2019 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 10 Jul 2019 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Ogden Kyle Jones, Jr was born on 26 Aug 1923 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 2 Sep 1995 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 5 Sep 1995 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. 1. Gloria Joyce* Jones


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Andrew* Prather JonesAndrew* Prather Jones was born on 14 Apr 1857 in Dewitt Co, Texas (son of Mabra* Madden Jones, Rev and Sarah* Lovelady); died on 9 Jun 1929 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 10 Jun 1929 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 11 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas
    • Residence: 21 Aug 1861, Middletown, Goliad Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 10 Oct 1862, Middletown, Goliad Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 22 Dec 1862, Middletown, Goliad Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 2 Jun 1870, Halletsville P.O., Lavaca Co, Texas
    • Residence: 18 Dec 1870, Halletsville, Lavaca Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 25 Mar 1871, Halletsville, Lavaca Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 23 Apr 1871, Halletsville, Lavaca Co, Texas
    • Residence: 25 Aug 1872, Hallettsville, Lavaca Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, Liberty Co (Precinct 4), Texas
    • Residence: Between Nov 1882 and Nov 1883, Rosedale, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; moved to
    • Census: 15 Jun 1900, Beaumont (Precinct 1), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 10 Jun 1901, Waco, McLennan Co, Texas
    • Property: Between 1902 and 1906, Abstract 50, Rosedale, Thomas Spears Survey, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Abt Jul 1903, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 5 May 1910, Jefferson Co, (Precinct 1, District 68), Texas; Rosedale
    • Other-Begin: 1918, Family Reunion, Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas; summer
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 1920, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; cannot find
    • Residence: Between 1921 and 1922, 12 North Plum Street, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1929, 544 Washington Boulevard, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; time of death

    Notes:

    1870 Dewitt Census, living with Mabra and Martha.
    1880 Census - Liberty TX - 23 y.o., self, laborer
    1902 Abstract 50, Jefferson Co (Rosedale) Thomas Spears Survey 51 1/2 acres $750 value
    1904 51 1/2 acres $750 value
    1905 49 acres
    1906 49 acres $800 value
    1910 census Jeff Co: 5 May 1910; Supervision Dist 2; Enumeration Dist 68; Sheet 24B
    location: 491/496
    Andrew: 53, m 28 yrs, read/write; own; farm; 129 (no. farm schedule) sun.farm; Parents: IL/IL

    1914-1820 - not listed in city directory. Perhaps that's when they sold the farm in Rosedale. Kyle filled out the draft card that year and gave his mother has next of kin and her residence in Port Neches. Also, her death certificate stated her residence was Port Neches.

    By 1921 he is back in Beaumont on Plum Street with Clyde.
    1921 & 1922 City Directory: Andrew P Jones (AP Jones & Son) r ws Concord Rd. 12 n Plum Avenue
    also: AP & Son ( Andrew P & E Clyde Jones) ice dealers ws Concord rd 13 n Plum Ave
    also: Concord @ Plum ws - Jones E.C. Garage es City Ice & Coal Del Co. Station # 3.

    sometime bef 1927, briefly lived on a houseboat. Granddaughter, Cleo, b 1921, can remember visiting him there.

    His death certificate gave his address on Washington Boulevard, about where the Jack in the Box is now at the intersection of MLK (what used to be Railroad Avenue)

    ______
    posted to Chambers co genweb 6/10/98:
    Andrew Prather JONES and Amanda Petronile SHERMAN, married in Wallisville in 1882. Amanda was born there in 1863, dau of Lothrop Blockman SHERMAN and Mary KIRK. Lothrop was the son of Jacob Haven SHERMAN & Rebecca STEBBINS. Rebecca also lived in Wallisville. I have no information on Mary KIRK other than she was born in 1835 in Tennessee and had previously been married to a Mr. Ellis, and is buried in Eminance Cemetery. Andrew JONES moved into Chambers Co from DeWitt Co. aft 1870.


    Census:
    residence 298
    Mabra Jones 40 1820 blacksmith 3500 1500 Kentucky
    checked "attended school within the year"
    Sarah 39 1821 Missouri
    George W. 19 1841 Missouri
    Mary M 17 1843 Missouri
    Susan D. 13 1847 Texas
    Cyrus 8 1852 Texas
    Stephen L. 6 1854 Texas
    Andrew 3 1857 Texas
    M.H. 5/12 1860 Texas

    residence 302
    James Lovelate 62 1798 minister 300 1,000 Tennessee
    Nancy 60 1800 South Carolina

    (Ancestry translators had the Jones name spelled Louer, Mabre and Lovelady was written aas Lovelate.)


    Census:
    Mabra M Jones 50 blacksmith 400, 300, Kentucky
    Martha 24 keeping house Tennessee
    Stephen 16 works on farm Missouri ck'd cannot write
    Andrew 13 works on farm Texas Texas ck'd cannot write
    Nancy 6 Texas
    Nellie 2 Texas


    Residence:
    Mary writes, referring to the Rabb boys, "Lee and Paul are little men to work. They are the size of Andrew."

    and "How long is Andrew going to stay with you? Pa lets the boys go and stay other places but will not let them come to see me but maybe they do not want to come live with us. We are going where they have fine schools. Mr. Norton wants me to try again to get Andrew to come live with us. I know we can do more for him than Pa will ever be able to do he has let Sister and George have a brother, and now when I ask him for one he will not let me have one. I guess he thinks I do not deserve one. I wonder if he remembers who took care of his four little motherless boys for him. I wish you would ask Pa to let me have Andrew."

    and, "I suffer a great deal of uneasiness about Stephen and Andrew."

    Census:
    residence 35
    Jones, Andrew age 23 1853 laborer TX IL TX

    In same community, not next door, his brother Cyrus
    residence 78

    Jones Cyrus 28 1852 farmer TX MO MO
    N.A. wife 26 1854 keeping house TX GA LA
    Daisey 5 1875 daughter TX
    C.Y. 3 son 1878 TX
    M.M. 5/12 Jan 1880 TX



    Census:
    15 Jun 1900 Jefferson Co, Texas, Precinct No. 1
    (transcription states Texas, Jefferson, Justice Precinct 4, District 31)
    Residence 266
    Jones. A.P. Apr 1856 44 m 17 yrs TX TX -- farmer owns home, free and clear, farm
    number of farm schedule 75
    education: can read, write speak English
    Jones A.P. wife Oct 1863 m 17 yrs 5 births 4 living TX NY Tn, can read/write

    Esther daughter Nov 1883 16 at school can read/write
    Mary daughter Jul 1890 10 Texas at school, can speak English
    (read/write not checked)
    Clyde son Apr 1893 7 Texas can speak English, (read/write not checked)
    (she stated 4 living children. 4th is Harvey. Census taker I guess overlooked entering his name. He was born 1896, would have been 4 1/2.

    Also, Amanda was with child, as my grandfather was born 7 weeks later on August 3 of that year.



    Other-Begin:
    (see notes about reunion on his father Mabra Madden Jones page)


    Property:
    1902 Abstract 50, Jefferson Co (Rosedale) Thomas Spears Survey 51 1/2 acres $750 value
    1904 51 1/2 acres $750 value
    1905 49 acres
    1906 49 acres $800 value

    Residence:
    date is approximate of letter Stephen wrote to his cousin Berry stating he had been to Beaumont the previous summer (possibly a reunion?)

    Census:
    1910 census Jeff Co: 5 May 1910; Supervision Dist 2; Enumeration District 68
    pg 47
    residence 485/487
    Sherman, Edgar 48 m2 3 yrs Texas Missouri Texas coal burner
    Columbis 48 m2 5 births 5 living Texas Texas Texas
    Gullet, Otta dau 19 m1 4 yrs 1 birth 1 living
    Sherman, Mary dau 5
    Gullet, Gus son-in-law 22 m 4 yrs

    residence 489/491
    Homer Andrus 26 m1 2 yrs
    Vernie 24 m1 0 births
    Earnest Buton hiredman 22

    residence 490/492
    Thomas B. Spell 68 m2 36 Louisiana gen farm, general farm own, free and clear farm schedule 128
    Sarah E. 57 m1 36 8 births 8 living Louisiana Georgia Louisiana
    Thomas B. Jr. 20 single Texas
    Oliver 15 single Texas

    pg 48
    residence 491/492
    Andrew P. Jones 53 m1 28 yrs TX IL IL gen farm farm sched # 129; own free, read/write
    Mandy 47 6 births 5 living TX NY TN
    Clyde son 17 read/write home farm
    Harvey son 14 read/write attended school 9/1/1909
    Kyle son 9 attended school 9/1/1909

    residence 492/494
    Warthy H. Caswell 40 1870 m1 15 yrs Texas Alabama Texas
    Sallie (Sarah Merritt) 36 1874 m1 5 births 4 living Texas Alabama Alabama
    Carrine 10 Texas
    William 6
    Myrtle 3
    Boughn 6/12 Texas
    Kaleb McDougle 24 hiredman Texas

    residence 491/495
    Gabe A. Andrus 58 m1 31 yrs Texas
    Appelona 58 9 births 8 living
    Albert 32 single
    Belle 16
    Pete 12
    Goodwell Press hiredman 21


    Residence:
    Claudie's death certificate stated she lived in Port Neches, no street address given. Kyle filled out his draft registration card in Sept of 1918, gave his next of kin his mother, and that she was in Port Neches. Again, no street address.

    Residence:
    1921& 1922 City Directory: Andrew P Jones (AP Jones & Son) r ws Concord Rd. 12 n Plum Avenue
    also: AP & Son ( Andrew P & E Clyde Jones) ice dealers ws Concord rd 13 n Plum Ave
    also: Concord @ Plum ws - Jones E.C. Garage es City Ice & Coal Del Co. Station # 3.

    Died:
    Although death certificate indicates death was from pneumonia, as far as family remembers, that was a complication from a surgical procedure he had had done on his nose.

    d.c. widowed, residence 544 Washington Blvd, Length of residence, 40 years. retired farmer. born, Texas
    died of pneumonia, contributory, age
    father's name, Mabra M. Jones, birthplace "don't know"
    mother, Sarah Loveladie birthplace, "don't know"
    informant, C. Y. Jones, of Beaumont, Texas
    (C.Y. Jones is his brother, Cyrus)

    _________
    Headline date of death: Dusting with Poison for Cotton Pest urged by Crop Expert.
    Boll Weevil is expected to hit hard this year.

    Beaumont Journal Monday, 10 June 1929

    Andrew P. Jones
    Funeral services for Andrew P. Jones, 72, who died at his home, 544 Washington Boulevard, at 8 p.m. Sunday, will be conducted at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Broussard Mortuary. Rev. J. H. Pace, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will ciate, and burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
    Pallbearers will be, active, H. F. Walker, Dr. B. W. Walker, Tom Cole, Dick Scurlock, G. W. Wentz and Theodore Gallier; and honorary, Dr. W. F. Talliaferro, Dr. D. P. Harris, Dr. John R. Vevil, Dr. L. H. Ledbetter, Will Carroll, O. Blanchett. T. Walker, Y. B. Spell, M. E. Cole,Marvin Scurlock, John T. Friar, and Tom Barrett.
    Surviving Mr. Jones are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Fisher, and Mrs. Esther Heckford, of Beaumont; three sons, Clyde Jones, Harvey Jones and Kyle Y. Jones*, all of Beaumont, one sister, Mrs. Sue Linthicum, of Waco; eight grandchildren and two g-grandchildren.

    *Errata: Should read Ogden Kyle Jones
    __________________________
    Death Certificate: (Registrar's No. 324)
    Andrew P. Jones 544 Washington Blvd, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Tx, Resident 40 years.
    Personal:
    Male, White, widowed
    Occupation: Retired farmer
    Date of Birth April 14 1857
    Age: 72 yrs 1 mon, 26 days.
    Birthplace: Texas
    Name of Father: Mabry M. Jones, birthplace unknown
    Maiden name of Mother: Sarah Loveladie, birthplace unknown
    Informant: C.Y. Jones, Beaumont, Tx.
    Medical:
    Date of Death: June 9, 1929
    "I hereby certify that I attended deceased from June 9, 1929 to June 9, 1929, that I last saw him alive on June 9, 1929 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 8 pm." The cause of death was: Pneumonia - contributory: Age
    Operation precede death: No.
    Autopsy: No
    Test confirmed diagnosis: none
    Signed: Jno R. Bevil, M.D. Jun 10 1929
    Place of Burial: Magnolia Cemetery 6/10/1929; Undertaker Broussards, Beaumont, Tx.

    Andrew* married Amanda* Petronile Sherman on 16 Nov 1882 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas. Amanda* (daughter of Lothrop* Brockway Sherman and Mary* Sophronia Kirk) was born on 15 Oct 1863 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; died on 14 Dec 1918 in 2050 Magnolia St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 15 Dec 1918 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Amanda* Petronile Sherman was born on 15 Oct 1863 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas (daughter of Lothrop* Brockway Sherman and Mary* Sophronia Kirk); died on 14 Dec 1918 in 2050 Magnolia St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 15 Dec 1918 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Wallisville (Subdivision No. 17), Chambers Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 17 Sep 1875, Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Census: 9 Jun 1880, Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Census: 15 Jun 1900, Beaumont (Precinct 1), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 5 May 1910, Jefferson Co, (Precinct 1, District 68), Texas; Rosedale
    • Other-Begin: 1918, Family Reunion, Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas; summer
    • Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    residence 10
    Loth Sherman 44 1826 Farmer 1,000 New York
    Mary Sherman 34 1836 Tennessee
    William Sherman 14 1856 Texas
    Esther Sherman 12 1858 Texas
    Petronele Sherman 7 1863 Texas
    Mary Sherman 9 1861 Texas
    Leverett Sherman 3 1867 Texas (grew to marry Mary Hill, 4 yr old from next door)

    residence 11
    Hill Coleman 30 1840 Georgia farmer
    Sarah 24 1846 Texas
    Mary 4 1866 Texas (grew to marry Leverett Sherman, 3 yr old from next door)
    Virginia 1 1869 Texas
    Hill Epsy 69 1801 Female North Carolina

    Other-Begin:
    major hurricane hit Wallisville in 17 Sep 1875 when several building were destroyed.


    Census:
    3rd Precinct or Wallisville, Chambers County 9th June 1880

    residence 31/33 (page 4)
    Sherman Lotrop B. 55 1825 Self Married New York New Hampshire New Hampshire farmer
    Sherman Mary S. 44 1836 wife Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee
    Sherman Amanda 14 1866 Daughter Texas New York Tennessee
    Sherman Lotrop L. 12 1868 Son Single Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Mrs. Devilla E. 22 1858 Daughter Widowed Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Oscar 3 1877 Grandson Single Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Abbie A. 3m Feb 1880 Granddaughter Single Texas New York Tennessee

    residence 32/34
    Wm. A. Smith 48 1832 Alabama
    Emily Smith 46 1834 Georgia
    Lena Smith 5 1875 Texas
    Wm. H. Miller 23 1857 stepson Texas
    Geo. C. Miller 18 1862 stepson Texas
    Emily V. Merritt 14 1866 stepdau Texas
    Joseph Hill 9 1871 nephew Texas
    Hattie Hill 7 1873 niece Texas
    Ben Hill 5 1875 nephew Texas
    Ettie Hill 14 1866 niece Texas
    P. C. Hill 38 1842 Texas Georgia SC widower

    residence 33/35
    Miller, James A. 26 TX Florida Georgia
    Sophronia 18 1862 Texas NY TN

    residence 34/35
    Barnes Willis 63 1817 Self Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut farmer
    Barnes Rebecca 66 1814 wife New Hampshire New Hampshire Massachusetts
    Barnes Jacob 37 1843 Son Single Illinois Connecticut New Hampshire laborer
    Barnes Lannis 23 1857 Son Single Texas Connecticut New Hampshire
    Doebner Willie 10 1870 Grandson Texas Prussia Missouri

    residence 35/37
    Sherman Richd. H. 50 1830 Self Widower New York New Hampshire New Hampshire farmer
    Sherman Martha 21 1859 Daughter Single Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Richard 17 1863 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Edgar 15 1865 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Oliver 11 1869 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Annie 5 1875 Daughter Texas New York Texas

    residence 37/36
    Sherman R. H. 27 1853 Self Missouri New York Missouri
    Sherman Susan S 24 1856 wife Texas Tennessee Louisiana
    Sherman Boyd O. 7m 1879 Son Texas Missouri Texas

    (next page, page 5)
    residence 38/40
    Sherman, John T. 55 widowed New York New Hampshire Connecticut
    Sherman, Chas 23 son married farmer Texas New York Kentucky
    Sherman, Mary A 20 daughter-in-law married Texas Tennessee Tennessee
    Sherman, Leonard 1 grandson Texas Texas Texas

    Census:
    Precinct No. 1
    (transcription states Texas, Jefferson, Justice Precinct 4, District 31)
    Residence 266
    Jones. A.P. Apr 1856 44 m 17 yrs TX TX -- farmer owns home, free and clear, farm
    number of farm schedule 75
    education: can read, write speak English
    Jones A.P. wife Oct 1863 m 17 yrs 5 births 4 living TX NY Tn, can read/write

    Esther daughter Nov 1883 16 at school can read/write
    Mary daughter Jul 1890 10 Texas at school, can speak English
    (read/write not checked)
    Clyde son Apr 1893 7 Texas can speak English, (read/write not checked)
    (she stated 4 living children. 4th is Harvey. Census taker I guess overlooked entering his name. He was born 1896, would have been 4 1/2.

    Also, Amanda was with child, as my grandfather was born 7 weeks later on August 3 of that year.


    Census:
    1910 census Jeff Co: 5 May 1910; Supervision Dist 2; Enumeration District 68
    pg 47
    residence 485/487
    Sherman, Edgar 48 m2 3 yrs Texas Missouri Texas coal burner
    Columbis 48 m2 5 births 5 living Texas Texas Texas
    Gullet, Otta dau 19 m1 4 yrs 1 birth 1 living
    Sherman, Mary dau 5
    Gullet, Gus son-in-law 22 m 4 yrs

    residence 489/491
    Homer Andrus 26 m1 2 yrs
    Vernie 24 m1 0 births
    Earnest Buton hiredman 22

    residence 490/492
    Thomas B. Spell 68 m2 36 Louisiana gen farm, general farm own, free and clear farm schedule 128
    Sarah E. 57 m1 36 8 births 8 living Louisiana Georgia Louisiana
    Thomas B. Jr. 20 single Texas
    Oliver 15 single Texas

    pg 48
    residence 491/492
    Andrew P. Jones 53 m1 28 yrs TX IL IL gen farm farm sched # 129; own free, read/write
    Mandy 47 6 births 5 living TX NY TN
    Clyde son 17 read/write home farm
    Harvey son 14 read/write attended school 9/1/1909
    Kyle son 9 attended school 9/1/1909

    residence 492/494
    Warthy H. Caswell 40 1870 m1 15 yrs Texas Alabama Texas
    Sallie (Sarah Merritt) 36 1874 m1 5 births 4 living Texas Alabama Alabama
    Carrine 10 Texas
    William 6
    Myrtle 3
    Boughn 6/12 Texas
    Kaleb McDougle 24 hiredman Texas

    residence 491/495
    Gabe A. Andrus 58 m1 31 yrs Texas
    Appelona 58 9 births 8 living
    Albert 32 single
    Belle 16
    Pete 12
    Goodwell Press hiredman 21


    Residence:
    address given by son O.K. on his draft registration card, indicating his mother as next of kin.

    Died:
    D.C. Amanda P. Jones, age 55, married; residence Port Neches; died at 2050 Magnolia, Beaumont (d.c. marked "non-resident"
    (note: 2050 Magnolia was her daughter Mary Rowley's home)
    Stated resident for 33 years
    father L.B. Sherman, born N.Y., mother Mary Kirk, born Kentucky
    doctor attended her starting on Dec 3 and saw her alive on Dec 14. She died at 5:14 a.m of pneumonia, duration, 5 days, contributory influenza for 11 days.
    Informant Mrs. Mary Rowley, Beaumont
    ________________

    Death Certificate: (Registered No.699 - restamped 57044)
    Mrs. Amanda P. Jones 2050 Magnolia St. Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    (Residence Port Neches, Tx 33 years).
    Personal:
    Female, White, married
    Occupation: House-wife
    Date of Birth Oct 15 1918 (typo - 1863)
    Age: 55 yrs 1 mon, 29 days.
    Birthplace: Texas
    Name of Father: L. B. Sherman, birthplace New York
    Maiden name of Mother: Mary Kirk, birthplace Kentucky
    Informant: Mrs. Mary Rowley, Beaumont, Tx.
    Medical:
    Date of Death: Dec 14, 1918
    "I hereby certify that I attended deceased from Dec 3, 1918 to Dec 14, 1918, that I last saw her alive on Dec 14, 1918 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 5:15 a.m.." The cause of death was: Pneumonia Duration 5 days; cibutory: Influenza
    Operation precede death: No.
    Autopsy: No
    Test confirmed diagnosis:
    Signed: J. S. Paul, M.D. Dec 14, 1918
    Place of Burial: Magnolia Cemetery 12/15/1918; Undertaker Broussard Taylor & Davant, Beaumont, Tx.

    ___________________

    Beaumont Enterprise Sunday, 15 December 1918 Beaumont, Texas

    Mrs. Amanda Jones.

    Mrs. Amanda P. Jones, aged 55 years, died at 5:15 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of her daughter at 2050 Magnolia Avenue. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon under the direction of Broussard, Tar & Davant. Burial will be in Magnolia cemetery.
    Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, A. P. Jones; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Gallier and Mrs. Mary Rowley, of Beaumont; three sons, E. C. Jones of McFaddin Station, Texas, H. M. Jones of Camp Travis and O. K. Jones of Beaumont, and one brot, L. L. Sherman of Nome, Texas.
    George Arthur Rowley, Mrs. Jones's son-in-law, died at the same house, 2050 Magnolia Avenue, last Monday. Both were victims of influenza.1

    _________________


    Note:
    1The Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918 killed 21 million people world-wide--more than died in World War I. It is a fascinating study of a modern Black Plague, and I am including an excerpt from the Port Arthur News dated 13 June, 1976:

    "How it travelled such great distances in that autumn still baffles science. Remote Eskimo villages were discovered completely wiped out by the disease while doctors in China cried it rolled over that country like a tidal wave.
    "In Boston, trading on the stock exchange went to half-days; theatres were closed; athletic contests cancelled--even a churchless Sunday was declared Sept. 22, 1918, to keep people and the disease off the streets.
    "At the same time, Chicago's newly formed influenza commission called for the arrest of open-faced sneezers. But still doctors reports sadly tell of hundreds showing up at over-crowded, understaffed hospitals with coloring "blue as huckleberr." Few lived through the night.
    "Continuing onto the West Coast, Seattle policemen were required to wear masks, but the sickness prevailed.
    "Here in Texas, one-half of the city of San Antonio came down with the flu.
    "Assuredly, each early Port Arthurian in 1918 lost at least an acquaintance, if not a friend.
    "Roy McCollum, then 27-years-old, recalls being the only one in his family stricken. He said he remembers being in bed, ("The only place I felt like being,") and watching an undertaker walk past his window.
    "'I remember thinking how much business this flu had brought him and the next day I heard he came down with it and died that night,' McCollum stated."

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: Andrew P. Jones
    Marriage Date: 16 Nov 1882

    Spouse: Amanda P. Sherman

    Marriage County: Chambers
    Marriage State: Texas

    Source: Texas Marriages, 1814-1909

    Children:
    1. Runie Esther "Tack" Jones was born on 19 Nov 1883 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was christened in 1895 in St. Anthony's Cathedral, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 2 Aug 1969 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 03 Aug 1969 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Maggie Viola Jones was born on 22 May 1887 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 8 May 1889 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Mary Etta Jones was born on 22 Jul 1890 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was christened in 1895 in St. Anthony's Cathedral, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 13 Jul 1958 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 15 Jul 1958 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. Estes Clyde Jones was born on 25 Apr 1893 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was christened in 1895 in St. Anthony's Cathedral, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 14 Jan 1945 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 15 Jan 1945 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    5. Harvey Mabry Jones, Sr was born on 23 Jan 1896 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 9 Feb 1951 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 10 Feb 1951 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. 2. Ogden* Kyle Jones, Sr was born on 3 Aug 1900 in Rosedale, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 1 Mar 1976 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 3 Mar 1976 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

  3. 6.  Samuel* Helmer CourtsSamuel* Helmer Courts was born on 15 Mar 1862 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas (son of James* Madison Court and Julia* Ann Sparks); died on 27 Dec 1954 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 29 Dec 1954 in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 23 Jun 1870, Sparks and River Settlement, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Beaumont (District 40), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 21 Jun 1900, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 21 Jun 1900, 800 block, Grand Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1904, 350 Jackson Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 25 Apr 1910, Beaumont (Precinct 1, Ward 3), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 25 Apr 1910, 483 Buford St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Aug 1913, 567 Stewart St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1914, 232 West Buford, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 05 Nov 1916, 2060 Cable St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1918, 365 West Buford, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1920, 273 Fulton, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, 273 Lee Street, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 1930; cannot find him
    • Residence: 1936, 600 Jefferson Blvd (Groves Addn), Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1940, 600 Jefferson Blvd (Groves Addn), Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 9 May 1940, Jefferson Co, Texas; Washington Street, Groves

    Notes:

    From: bdspurgeon@att.net
    Date: Friday, June 20, 2003 14:48:47
    To: Sherry
    Had a train accident and hurt his leg - it was operated on and caused it to be shorter, so he had to wear a platform shoe to equal the lengh of the leg.
    He almost died when this happened. Grandma was married (alive) when this happened. Story is told that he was so afraid they would amputate his leg, he refused anasethetic.

    had a dream of the fork in the road and someone was in room with him. He took one, and the patient who was sharing room died.

    Census:
    77 Coats (Courts) J.M. 40 1830 Louisiana 400, 2,000 farmer
    Julia 34 1836 Tennessee
    Mary 18 1852 Texas
    Clifton 16 1854 Texas
    Nasthentha 14 1856 Texas
    William 12 1858 Texas
    Madison E. 10 1860 Texas
    Helmer 8 1862 Texas <<<
    James 5 1865 Texas
    Anna 3 1867 Texas
    Lisa 8 1862 Texas

    residence 78
    Sparks M (Melinda) 51 1819 at home Tennessee widow
    James 17 1853 Texas farm laborer
    Worthy 14 1856 Texas
    John 27 1843 Texas farmer

    residence 79
    Spark, C (Caroline) 50 1820 SC keeping house widow
    Edwin 23 1847 Louisiana
    Joseph 16 1854 Texas
    Oscar 14 Texas
    Court T.J. 27 1843 Texas (Thomas Jefferson - bro of James Court)

    residence 80
    Brewton W.P. 33 1837 Tennessee
    Sarah (Sparks) 22 1848 Texas (Dau of Melinda)
    Grace 5 1865 TX
    Silas F. 8/12 1869 TX

    residence 81
    Lee, Samuel 52 1818 farmer 1580 Denmark
    Jane E. 27 1843 Texas
    Emma 3 1867 Texas


    residence 82
    Smith. T.J. 34 farmer 500 Indiana (Later would marry Mary Ellen Courts
    Sarah 25 Texas
    Electra 3/12 Texas


    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 Beaumont (District 40), Jefferson Co, Texas

    residence 210 Court, William 21 work at saw mill TX - TX
    Darinda, 22 wife Texas Georgia Texas
    Danie 3 dau TX
    Benton 1 son TX


    residence 211
    J.M. COURT Self M Male W 50 LA Wagoning ENGLAND LA
    Julia A. COURT Wife M Female W 43 TN Keeping House NC AL
    Helma (Helmer) COURT Son S Male W 18 TX Wagoner LA TN
    James COURT Son S Male W 15 TX At Home LA TN
    Annie COURT Dau S FemaleW 12 TX At Home LA TN
    Lillian COURT Dau S Female W 8 TX At Home LA TN
    Fannie COURT Dau S Female W 5 TX At Home LA TN
    Emmet COURT Son S Male W 3 TX At Home LA TN
    Viola COURT Dau S Female W 11M TX At Home LA TN

    Residence 213
    Court, Clifton 25 1855 raftsman TX LA TN
    Fannie 26 1854 TX TN TN
    Ella M. 3 1877 TX


    (Peter Stockholm & Pierre Frugia in this community. No Sparks or Blocks or Burrrells. Must be Beaumont proper.)


    Census:
    Grand Avenue
    Gantz, W.G. Jan 1870 30 TX TX TX
    Bell Feb 1872 28 m 8 yrs 1892 TX TX TX 2 births 2 living,
    Ligh May 1894 6
    Hall son Mar 1898 2
    Clampett, Mary A. Aug 1863 37 roomer widowed MS KY MS
    Clampett, Joseph, Apr 1883 17 MS MS MS

    Gantz, Frank Dec 1845 54 Germany Germany Germ imm 1849
    Bell Aug 1850 49 m 30 yrs 1870 TX NC TN 12 births 5 living
    Stanley Jan 1891 TX
    Earl May 1896 4 TX

    Courts Helmer Mar 1862 38 m 6 yrs 1894 TX TX TX
    Claud E. Nov 1876 23 TX Germ TX
    Beatrice Aug 1896 3 TX
    Hal Sep 1897 2 TX


    Residence:
    indicated in 1900 census

    Residence:
    Court, Edgar B., wks United Lbr & Export Co, h. James F. Court.
    Court, Emmett, wks United Lbr & Export Co., r. 1 blk w of same.
    Court, Homer, wks United Lbr & Export Co. h. James F. Court
    Court, H. Clifton, watchman mill, A, Kirby Lumber Co., r 747 South Grand ave, Cartwright add. 8
    Court, James F., wks United Lbr & Export Co., r 1 blk w of same. 4
    Court, Julia A. (wid James), h. Emmett Court
    Court, S. Helmer, carp r 350 Jackson ave, 5
    (five children - Bea, age 8; Hal age 6; Gladys age 3; abt 2; Lillian born 22 Jan 1904)

    Census:
    Beaumont (Ward 3), Texas. Precinct No. 1
    25 Apr 1910
    483 Buford Street

    Helmer S Court 48 1862 m2 15 carpenter buildings TX TX TX
    Claude Court 33 m1 1877 15 7 births 6 living TX TX TX
    Beatrice Court 14 1896 TX
    Hal Court 12 1898 TX
    Gladys Court 9 1901 TX
    Lillian Court 7 1903 TX
    Daisy Court 4 1906 TX
    Clyde Court 4/12 1910 TX


    Residence:
    address given on infant Courts (1913) death cert.

    Residence:
    1914 Bmt city directory: Helmer Court, carpenter
    r 232 W Buford

    Residence:
    address given on Claudie's death cert.

    Residence:
    1918 Bmt city directory: Samuel Courts, carp 365 W Buford

    Residence:
    1920 Bmt city directory: Samuel H Courts, carp 273 Fulton (Daisy, Hal & Lillian also listed here)

    Census:
    273 Lee Street
    Courts, S Helmer head wd 57 wid Texas Texas Texas carpenter house
    Lillian dau 15 single Texas Texas Texas
    Clyde son 10 Texas Texas Texas

    Residence:
    1936 Port Arthur directory
    Courts, S Helmer h 600 Jefferson blvd (Groves addn)
    Courts, Clyde (Lyndia) r 600 Jefferson blvd (Groves addn)

    Residence:
    Courts, Clyde C (Lenia; 2) bus driver r 600 Jefferson blvd (Groves Addn)
    Courts, S Helmer h600 Jefferson blvd (Groves Addn)

    Census:
    1940 "other places" Jefferson County Texas (Groves)
    Washington Street
    508 own 2500 value
    Court, Samuel H. head 77 6th grade
    Clyde C. son 30 High school 1 bus driver public schools
    Lenia dau in law 29 Michigan high school 2
    (provided info)
    Barbra Jo daughter 6
    Gaynell daughter 4
    Viola Arvidson 27 single Michigan lodger 8th grade
    all same house in 1935


    Died:
    d.c. informant, his daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Choate.

    Headlines date of death: Humphrey says he will war on Discrimination.
    Port Arthur News 28 September 1954
    Funeral Set for S. H. Courts, 92, Oldest Native Here

    Samuel Helmer Courts, at 92 the oldest native inhabitant of Port Arthur, died unexpectedly Monday at 3 p.m. in the home of a son, C. C. Courts, 1825 Seventh street.
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Grammier-Oberle Funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.1

    Born Here 1862

    Mr. Courts was born on March 15, 1862--about the time of the Battle of Sabine Pass2--when Port Arthur was a small community called Aurora.
    His mother was the daughter of Julia Ann Sparks3, whose parents, John and Melinda Sparks, established the first community here in the early 1850s. Then, the community was known as Sparks. Sparks--or Aurora, as it was soon to be called--consed mainly of homesteads erected in the vicinity of the present DeQueen Boulevard and Lakeshore Drive, with the farms facing Lake Sabine.

    Courts Home Added

    When Julia Ann Sparks was married to Jim Courts, an Englishman4, about 1860, another home was added to the settlement. It was in this home that Samuel Courts was born.
    When he was 21 years old, Sam Courts began operating pony-back mail service between Sabine and Beaumont, a job he held for 11 years. Disease and the infirmaties of age began to take their normal toll among the residents of Aurora, most of whoere the children and grandchildren of John and Melinda Sparks. The settlers began to drift off as the hardships of the War Between the States came to them.
    In 1894, when he was 32, Sam Courts moved to Beaumont, where he married Miss Claudia Gantz and became a building contractor. He remained in Beaumont until retirement about 28 years ago. His wife died in Beaumont in 1927.5

    Built Beaumont Homes

    Mr. Courts built many of the old homes on Calder Avenue in Beaumont and also assisted in construction of the Woolworth Building there.
    He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Wiley Choate and Mrs. Earl D. Mudd, both of Groves; Mrs. Joe N. Runnels of Port Arthur, Mrs. O. K. Jones and Mrs. J.J. Douglas, both of Beaumont; two sons, H. O. Courts of Beaumont and C. C. Courts of t Arthur; 16 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
    Mr. Courts, a member of the Methodist church, took an active part in the Centennial celebration here in 1948, although in the background, for he shunned publicity.
    Mr. Courts was perhaps the best authority of the early history of Lower Jefferson county.
    The Rev. Edmund Lacy, a ministerial student at the Southwestern Baptist seminary, at Fort Worth, will officiate at the rites Wednesday.

    Notes:

    1. There is no headstone for Samuel Helmer Courts.
    2. The Battle of Sabine Pass was fought 24 September 1862.
    3. Errata: His mother was Julia Ann Sparks.
    4. Errata: This branch of Courts all believed James "Jim" Courts was the Englishman and have no recollection of a Thomas Court. Daughters Daisy Courts Douglas and Beatrice Courts Choate both stated Jim was an Englishman. Historical records and contemoprary accounts discount this idea.
    5. Errata: Claudie Gentz Courts died Sunday, 5 November 1916, around 5:00 p.m.
    ______
    Death Certificate: (State File No. 61863)
    Samuel Helmer Courts, 1825 7th St (home of son) Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    (Residence Port Arthur, Tx 92 years).
    Personal:
    Male, White, widowed
    Occupation: Retired contractor
    Date of Birth Mar 15 1862
    Age: 92 yrs 9 mons, 12 days.
    Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas
    Name of Father: James C. Courts, birthplace England
    Maiden name of Mother: Julia Ann Sparks, Texas
    Was Deceased ever in US Armed Forces: No; Social Security No.: None
    Informant: Mrs. Beatrice Choate.
    Medical:
    Date of Death: Dec 27, 1954
    "I hereby certify that I held the inquest on Dec 27, 1954 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 2 p.m.." The cause of death was: Asmatic bronchitis. Antecedent causes: Arteriosclerosis
    Operation precede death:
    Autopsy: No
    Signed: Fulton Lee, Coroner, Sub Court House, Port Arthur Dec 28, 1954
    Place of Burial: Greenlawn Memorial Park Port Arthur 12/29/1954; Undertaker Grammier Oberle Mortuary, Port Arthur.
    ______


    Buried:
    Helmer was buried beside his son-in-law Frank Lowe. Frank had been married to Helmer's daughter, Gladys. When Frank was buried in 1949, apparently Gladys bought a double headstone. But she remarried, and by the time Helmer died in 1954, she chose to give her burial spot beside Frank to her father. Unfortunately, the headstone was never engraved for Helmer.

    Samuel* married Claude* "Claudie" Gentz on 13 Jun 1894 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. Claude* (daughter of Charles* Christopher Gentz, Sr (immigrant) and Matilda* Hayes) was born in Dec 1876 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 5 Nov 1916 in 2060 Cable St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 6 Nov 1916 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Claude* "Claudie" Gentz was born in Dec 1876 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas (daughter of Charles* Christopher Gentz, Sr (immigrant) and Matilda* Hayes); died on 5 Nov 1916 in 2060 Cable St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 6 Nov 1916 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Sabine Pass (District 42), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 21 Jun 1900, Beaumont (Ward 3), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1904, 350 Jackson Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 25 Apr 1910, Beaumont (Precinct 1, Ward 3), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 25 Apr 1910, 485 Buford St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1916, 2060 Cable St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; D.C.
    • Other-Begin: 30 Sep 1952, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; court case: Smith graves
    • Other-Begin: 10 Aug 1961, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; court case: Smith graves

    Notes:

    By 1880, Charles and Matilda were living next door to Anna McCall, who was by then a widow and her youngest child was Claudie McCall. That caught my eye because my grandmother, Lillian Courts Jones' mother was Claudie Gentz. On further scrutiny, I see that Claudie McCall was born 1872, and I also saw that her father died that same year - that's sad. In the meantime, in 1872 when she was born and had lost her father, my Matilda and Charles' youngest child at that time was Lena, 2 yrs old. They had another girl in '74, and then in '76 is when my Claudie Gentz, my g-grandma, was born. I'm thoroughly convinced that my Claudie Gentz was named after little Claudie McCall, now 4 yrs old!! I was really excited to find where my grandmother's name came from. Some records have her as "Claude" which I knew she went by Claudie. But anyway -- that's where her name came from!
    I also found Anna McCall in 1900. By then she declared 7 births and 5 living. All 5 are still home. Missing is little Claudie McCall. Since we have no 1890 census, we don't know when she died - unless there's some other record I'm not aware . But now I wonder if perhaps the child died around the time that my Claudie was born to further enhance the honor of having a baby named for her.


    Claudie died suddenly from a brain hemorrhage in 1916- leaving 8 children. My grandmother, Lillian Courts, was only 12, but she talked often to me about how pretty her mama was, dark curly hair and tall. My g-mother was 4'10! so "tall" is relative) and Helmer Courts, Claudie's widower, never remarried to raise all those kids.



    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 District 42, Sabine Pass, Texas
    47 F. P. Hemmenway 26 engineer TX -- PA
    Mary Hemmenway 25 wife TX LA LA
    Arthur Hemmenway 4 son TX
    Emily Hemmenway 1 dau TX
    Missouri Hays 15 sis-in-law single TX LA TX
    Mary Gallier 83 1797 G-mother widowed LA SC MS

    49 Garner, J.H. 66
    Matilda 63
    S.A. 30
    Bradley 19
    Rachel 14 goddaughter TX (--) TX
    Othneil 4 godson TX (--) TX

    50 McCall, A.E. 40
    Jacob 27 foreman
    Frank 18 foreman
    John 14
    Robert 13
    Mary 10
    Claudie 8
    Gibson J.E. 20 female single general housework

    51
    Wm Allen 78 1802 farmer Germany Germany
    Ann (prev Mrs. Gibson) 40 1840 Texas Louisiana Louisiana
    Emma 11 1869 Texas
    Bettie 8 1872 Texas
    Nettie 2 1878 Texas


    52 Gantz, Charles C. 40 1840 farmer Germany Germany Germany
    Matilda 30 1850 TX Louisiana Louisiana
    C 12 1868 TX
    Mary 11 1869 TX
    Lena 9 1871 TX
    Edna 6 1874 TX
    Claudie 3 1877 TX
    Hayes, James 50 father-in-law 1820 LA

    53 Johnson Uriah 34 LA LA LA
    L 33 LA LA MS
    Rachel 13
    Lizzie 12
    Seth 10

    55 McCall John 47 farmer IL -- Germany
    M.A. 38 wife TX LA LA
    D.E. 18 son
    A.L. 15 dau
    M.K. 13 dau
    Eva 10 dau
    Andrew 1 son


    Census:
    21 Jun 1900 3rd Ward, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    Grand Avenue
    Gantz, W.G. Jan 1870 30 TX TX TX
    Bell Feb 1872 28 m 8 yrs 1892 TX TX TX 2 births 2 living,
    Ligh May 1894 6
    Hall son Mar 1898 2
    Clampett, Mary A. Aug 1863 37 roomer widowed MS KY MS
    Clampett, Joseph, Apr 1883 17 MS MS MS

    Gantz, Frank Dec 1845 54 Germany Germany Germ imm 1849
    Bell Aug 1850 49 m 30 yrs 1870 TX NC TN 12 births 5 living
    Stanley Jan 1891 TX
    Earl May 1896 4 TX

    Courts Helmer Mar 1862 38 m 6 yrs 1894 TX TX TX
    Claud E. Nov 1876 23 TX Germ TX
    Beatrice Aug 1896 3 TX
    Hal Sep 1897 2 TX

    Residence:
    Court, Edgar B., wks United Lbr & Export Co, h. James F. Court.
    Court, Emmett, wks United Lbr & Export Co., r. 1 blk w of same.
    Court, Homer, wks United Lbr & Export Co. h. James F. Court
    Court, H. Clifton, watchman mill, A, Kirby Lumber Co., r 747 South Grand ave, Cartwright add. 8
    Court, James F., wks United Lbr & Export Co., r 1 blk w of same. 4
    Court, Julia A. (wid James), h. Emmett Court
    Court, S. Helmer, carp r 350 Jackson ave, 5
    (five children - Bea, age 8; Hal age 6; Gladys age 3; abt 2; Lillian born 22 Jan 1904)

    Census:
    Beaumont (Ward 3), Texas. Precinct No. 1
    25 Apr 1910
    483 Buford Street

    Helmer S Court 48 1862 m2 15 carpenter buildings TX TX TX
    Claude Court 33 m1 1877 15 7 births 6 living TX TX TX
    Beatrice Court 14 1896 TX
    Hal Court 12 1898 TX
    Gladys Court 9 1901 TX
    Lillian Court 7 1903 TX
    Daisy Court 4 1906 TX
    Clyde Court 4/12 1910 TX

    Other-Begin:
    Court Cause No. 16107
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr., et al
    vs
    Unknown Heirs of Caroline Sparks, et al

    Court Cause No. 18399
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr., et al
    vs
    Robert S. Frugia, et al

    Court Cause No. 20324
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr. et al
    vs.
    Coy V. Courts, et al (Sr.)

    On this 10th day of August 1961, came on to be heard the application of the plaintiffs in the above entitled and numbered cause for an order of the court showing that the plaintiffs have complied with the judgments previously entered in said cause and further showing that the plaintiffs or their successors in interest are entitled to the free and unrestricted use of the land hereinafter described, as set forth in plaintiff's petition in the above entitled and numbered causes...
    (pgs 10-13 of attached pdf)


    Died:
    Beaumont Daily Journal Monday, 6 November 1916

    Mrs. S. H. Courts, Dead

    Mrs. S. H. Courts, 39 years old, died about 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home, 2060 Cable Street. She had been sick for several weeks.
    Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. Frank Clark. Internment followed at Smith cemetery, near McFadden station, south of the city. Broussard, Little & Co. had charge of the burial. The pallbers were Jeff Pyron, Will Barrow, John Webb, Victor Holtz, Harry Richardson and F. L. Wallace.
    Mrs. Courts is survived by her husband, two sons, Hal and Clyde Courts, and five daughters, Mrs. Wallace Choates and Misses Gladys, Beatrice, Lillian and Daisy Courts.

    Notes:
    This obituary, typical for Beaumont newspapers, is frought with errors. I have taken one liberty with the article; it is not a direct quote. The obituary is actually written for "Mrs. F. H. Courks"; I have corrected the name. Also note the article mentions Mrs. Wallace Choates (Beatrice) and then lists her again separately as single.
    ________
    Death Certificate: (Registrar's No. 415) stamped 25815
    Mrs. Claude Courts, 2060 Cable, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    Length of Residence: 1 yr. In the State 39 yrs.
    Personal:
    Female, White, married
    Occupation: Housewife
    Date of Birth Dec 15 1876
    Age: 39 yrs 11 mos.
    Birthplace: Jefferson Co, Texas
    Name of Father: C. C. Gants, birthplace unknown
    Maiden name of Mother: Tildy Hayes, Jefferson Co, Texas
    Informant: S.H. Courts, Beaumont, Texas
    Medical:
    Date of Death: Nov 5, 1916
    "I hereby certify that I attended the deceaed from 11/3/1916 to 11/5/1916, that I last saw her alive on 11/5/1916 and that death occurred on the date stated at 6:00 p.m."
    The cause of death was: Acute (illegible) "Vorphitis" Duration: 3 days; Contributory: 1 da
    Signed: J.B. Swaryn, M.D. 11/8/16, Beaumont.
    Place of Burial: Smith Cemetery 11/6/1916, Broussard, Little & Co, Beaumont
    ____

    Buried:
    Claudie, along with many other family members, waw buried in in McFaddin Cemetery, which was between Nederland and Beaumont. When DuPont built their plant, the cemetery was discovered and after court hearings, it was decided to excavate the cemetery and move the interred. The remains of about 30 or so were gathered and placed into four concrete boxes, seven or eight in each box. See media attached for pictures and documentation.

    Notes:



    Married:
    Name: Clara Gentz
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 13 Jun 1894

    Spouse: Helmer Court

    Marriage City: Jefferson
    Marriage State: Texas

    Source: Texas Marriages, 1851-1900

    Children:
    1. Alma Beatrice Courts was born on 20 Aug 1896 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 18 Mar 1990 in Tyler Co Hospital, Woodville, Tyler Co, Texas; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Hal Ogden Courts, Sr was born on 23 Sep 1898 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 15 Aug 1993 in Vidor, Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Effie Courts was born between 1900 and 1903 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died before 1910 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. Gladys Courts was born on 3 May 1901 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 10 Jul 1989 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    5. 3. Lillian* Frances Courts was born on 22 Jan 1904 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 7 Dec 1977 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 08 Dec 1977 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. Daisy C Courts was born on 9 Aug 1906 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 12 Apr 1998 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas.
    7. Clyde Claude "Sonny" Courts was born in 1909 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 21 Oct 1968 in Nederland, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. (infant) Estie Courts was born on 29 Jul 1913 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 07 Aug 1913 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    9. Margaret Claudie (Marguerite) Courts was born before 5 Nov 1916 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 2 Sep 1998 in Colmesneil, Tyler Co, Texas; was buried on 4 Sep 1998 in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Mabra* Madden Jones, RevMabra* Madden Jones, Rev was born in 1820 in Cark Co, Kentucky (probably) (son of Stephen* Jones and Mariah* Madden); died in 1902 in Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas; was buried in 1902 in East Hill Cem, Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1840, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Residence: 1844, Cass Co, Texas; came to Texas
    • Residence: 1847, Victoria Co, Texas; moved to
    • Religion: 28 Mar 1849, First Christian Congregation, Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas; church formed
    • Occupation: 1850, Victoria Co, Texas; blacksmith
    • Census: 20 Aug 1850, Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas
    • Census: 20 Aug 1850, Victoria Co, Texas; Agriculture
    • Residence: 1852, Manahuilla Minnuvee Creek at Buzzard Roost Country, Dewitt Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1855, Victoria Co, Gonzales Co, Dewitt Co, Texas; blacksmith, preacher, judge
    • Property: 9 May 1855, Dewitt Co, Texas; from Peter C Ragsdale
    • Residence: 15 Jan 1856, Manahuilla, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 7 Aug 1856, Yorktown, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 14 Dec 1856, Yorktown, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Property: 10 Mar 1857, Yorktown, Dewitt Co, Texas; 1 acre from Marx Weil
    • Occupation: 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas; blacksmith
    • Residence: 6 Feb 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 11 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas
    • Residence: Bef 14 Aug 1860, Terryville, Lavaca Co, Texas
    • Residence: 14 Aug 1861, Middletown, Goliad Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 10 Oct 1862, Middletown, Goliad Co, Texas; per letter(?)
    • Residence: 22 Dec 1862, Middletown, Goliad Co, Texas; per letter(?)
    • Residence: 8 Dec 1866, Terryville, Lavaca Co, Texas
    • Occupation: 1870, Lavaca Co, Texas; blacksmith
    • Census: 02 Jun 1870, Halletsville P.O., Lavaca Co, Texas
    • Residence: 18 Dec 1870, Halletsville, Lavaca Co, Texa; per letter
    • Residence: 25 Mar 1871, Oak Hill (near LaGrange), Fayette Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 23 Apr 1871, Halletsville, Lavaca Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 25 Aug 1872; per letter
    • Occupation: 1880, Lavaca Co, Texas; farmer
    • Census: 16 Jun 1880, Lavaca Co (Precinct 5), Texas
    • Census: 21 Jun 1900, Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 10 Jun 1901, Waco, McLennan Co, Texas; Reunion
    • Other-Begin: 1919, Waco, McLennan Co, Texas; reunion
    • Research Notes: Abt 1978; from Olive Massie

    Notes:

    According to the Organization of the First Christian Congregation, his name was Mayberry, shortened to Mabry or Mabra, but spelled "Mabarie" by Margaret Ann Butts Cooley.

    A blacksmith by trade, came to Texas in 1844. 1852 probably time that Loveladys and Jones moved over into Dewitt County on the Manahurla Minnuvee Creek, also called Buzzard Roost Country.
    Olive Massie stated that he had "served as county judge of Gonzales for several years"(?)
    ____________
    Known Chronology of Mabra and Lovelady family
    1820 b KY (Mabra)
    1821 - Mo - Sarah born
    1831 - Platte Co Mo - Sarah's parents organize Salem Christian Ch
    1835 - Jackson Co Mo - Jane Lovelady m Jackson Butts 29 Jan
    1840 - MO - m Sarah Lovelady
    1841 - MO - George born
    1843 - MO - Mary born
    1844 - TX - came to Texas - Cass Co.
    1845 - Victoria Co - (in-laws James & Nancy, Board of First Christian Ch)
    *1846 - M.M. Jones & James Lovelady shown in Cass Co, TX (near Arkansas) "Republic of Texas Poll List for 1846 - Mullins, 1984)
    1846 - Victoria Co - Susan born (not verified)
    1847 - Victoria County, only a few months after the Indians made their last famous raid to the coast country and burned Linnville, five miles south of Victoria. He soon accummulated some capital from the blacksmith business and invested in cattle, establishing a ranch in Goliad County.
    1847 - - Jane Lovelady Butts d Aug 31
    1847 - Victoria Co - Ann Lovelady m Alfred Allee Lee 4 Nov
    1848 - Victoria Co - Nancy b (not verified. Nancy J. listed in 1850 Victoria Census as 2 yrs old, b in TX; is not listed in 1860 Dewitt Census)
    1849 - Victoria Co - tax receipt for Jackson Butts
    1849 - Victoria Co - listed as member of Org of 1st Christian Congreg Mar 28
    1850 - Victoria Co census:
    M M Jones 30 Blacksmith 300 KY
    Sarah 30 MO
    G.W. Jones 9 MO
    Mary A 7 TX
    Susan M 4 TX
    Nancy J 2 TX
    Richard Bonum 22 Blacksmith MO (b 1828)
    Catherine Seber 9 DEU (Germany)
    1852 - Goliad Co - Cyrus born Mar 1
    1852 - Victoria Co - James Lovelady sold house to Edward Fink Apr 24
    1852 - - Jackson Butts married Susan Bounds
    1852 - Dewitt Co - Mabra moved - Manahuila Minnuvee Creek, Buzzard Roost Country.
    1855 - Dewitt Co - Stephen born 14 November
    1855 - Manahuila, Dewitt Co, Texas - Mabra Jones and James Lovelady there
    1856 - Yorktown, DeWitt Co, Texas - Mabra there
    1857 - Victoria, Dewitt Co - Andrew born 14 April
    1860 - Dewitt Co - Mabra sold cattle and planning to move back across the river.
    1860 - Lavaca Co - George in school in Goliad
    1860, Feb - Henry born (1860 census taken in July states he was 5/12 yrs old.)
    1860 Jul - boarder John F. Graves, age 25, blacksmith from Virginia
    1863 - Dewitt Co - Sarah died
    1863 - Lavaca Co - married Martha Ponton
    1864 - Lavaca Co - Nancy "Nannie" born
    1867 - Middletown, Goliad Co, Texas - made their move prior to this date. Move was
    made just before Wed Aug 14 1867
    1868 - Lavaca Co - Nellie born
    1870 - Lavaca Co - Census: Nancy, Nellie, Stephen & Andrew w/Mabra & Martha
    Laura and Tom born (twins?)
    1870 - Goliad Co - Cyrus at age 18, living w/ relatives
    1871 - Lavaca Co - Mabra officiated at marriage of his ftr-in-law Dr. Joel Ponton and Harriet Koonce Oct 1
    1874 - Lavaca Co - Joel A born (Nov 28)
    1880 - Lavaca Co - Anna born
    1883 - Lavaca Co - Alice (Alsie) born
    1886 -Lavaca Co - John born
    1900 - Palestine, Anderson Co


    Census:
    Platte County, Missouri
    only date in the records is on first page in handwriting about swearing to the census tally and is dated 23 Nov 1840.
    Ancestry scans numbering, this is page 28 of 92

    Name: Stephen Jones
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
    John (18), Thomas 19
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 Mabra (20)
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 Stephen (48)
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
    Emmeline (4) Eliza (10 - b.d.?)
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
    Susan (16? - age discrepancy)
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    (could be Nancy or Nancy could be married and this is Sarah Lovelady who was b 1821 - depending on months, she could have been 19 at this time. Mabra is not in any census records on his own; and he is accounted for here.
    Sarah is not accounted for in her father James Lovelady's
    census record in this same county. Looks like Mabra and Sarah are newly weds and living with his father.


    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8
    _____________________
    (ancestry scans numbering - pg 22 of 92)

    James Lovelady
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 James (43)
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Ann (1821-1825)
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 Nancy (40)
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 3
    Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1

    Girls: Sarah (19) - probably newlywed living with Mabra at Stephen's.
    Jane: age unk, but married 1835; so she's gone.
    Ann: age unk, she married in 1847 - this is Ann.


    Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 3
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 3

    Religion:
    We the undersigned, entertaining the same views of Christian Doctrine, Practice & Church Government, do hereby organize Ourselves into a corporate body as contemplated by an act of the Republic of Texas, approved Jan. 30th 1845. Do authorize the appointment of Trustees in Certain Cases and adopt the name of "The First Christian Congregation of Victoria". In order that we may receive the benefits of said act, we hereby constitute and appoint Felix B. Webb, Mayberry M. Jones, James Lovlady, Ann Allie and their successors in Office a board of Trustees to take & hold such property both real and personal for the use & benefit of said Congregation, has may hereafter be conveyed to the same. In testimony whereof we hereunto affix our names this 28th day of March A. D. 1849.

    Signed,
    Nancy Lovelady
    James Lovelady
    Felix B. Webb
    Sarah Jones
    M. M. Jones
    Jackson Butts
    Ann Allie


    Census:
    1850 - Victoria Co census:

    Residence 6 (pg 1)
    Jones M M 30 abt 1820 Male Kentucky blacksmith
    Jones Sarah 30 abt 1820 Female Missouri
    Jones G W 9 abt 1841 Male Missouri
    Jones Mary N 7 abt 1843 Female Texas
    Jones Susan M 4 abt 1846 Female Texas
    Jones Nancy J 2 abt 1848 Female Texas
    Bonum Richd 22 abt 1828 Male Missouri
    Seber Catharine 9 abt 1841 Female Germany


    residence 5 (pg 1)
    Seber John 37 abt 1813 Male Germany
    Seber Catharine 39 abt 1811 Female Germany


    residence 16 (pg 3)
    Butts Jackson 38 1812 Missouri
    Butts Cathrine 21 1829 Tennessee
    Butts Margaret 13 1837 Missouri
    Butts John W 9 1841 Missouri
    Butts A J 7 1843 Male Texas


    residence 55 (pg 7)
    Saml Middleton 44 1806 South Carolina
    Mary Middleton 34 1816 Missouri
    Elizabeth Middleton 15 1835 Texas
    -William C Middleton 12 1838 Texas
    -John Middleton 10 1840 Texas
    Frank Middleton 8 1842 Texas
    Amanda Middleton 3 1847 Texas

    - William and John mentioned in one of Mary's lettere, that they had gone to a big church meeting



    Census_Year 1850
    Microfilm # 432-916
    State TX
    County Victoria
    page line

    240a 1 Lovelady James 53 Tenn pg0232a.txt
    240a 2 Lovelady Nancy 50 S.C pg0232a.txt


    232a 12 Jones Fielding 40 Ky pg0232a.txt
    232a 34 Jones G.W. 9 M.s* pg0232a.txt
    232a 32 Jones M.M. 30 Ky pg0232a.txt
    232a 35 Jones Mary N. 7 Texas pg0232a.txt
    232a 37 Jones Nancy J. 2 Texas pg0232a.txt
    232a 33 Jones Sarah 30 M.'s* pg0232a.txt
    232a 36 Jones Susan M. 4 Texas pg0232a.txt
    232a 38 Bonum Rich.d 22 M.s* pg0232a.txt

    232a 31 Seber Catharine 39 Germany pg0232a.txt
    232a 39 Seber Catharine 9 Germany pg0232a.txt
    232a 30 Seber John 37 Germany pg0232a.txt

    1 16 16 Butts Jackson 38 M Labourer M.s*
    REMARKS: Missouri
    2 16 16 Butts Cathrine 21 F Ten
    3 16 16 Butts Margaret 13 F M.s X
    4 16 16 Butts John W. 9 M M.s X
    5 16 16 Butts A. J. 7 M Tex

    Richard Bonham with family in 1850 in Victoria.
    in 1860 family in DeWitt (Clinton Twp) and Richard Bonham is too. (Jones & Lovelady not in Clinton though)
    This time staying with
    Oliver H. Stapp 42
    Margaret 36
    Caleb 9
    Edward 11
    Darwin 2
    Laura 6
    Dora 4
    J Armstead 29 male
    Richard Bonham 30 Missouri



    1846 - Texas Census
    1850
    232a 12 Jones Fielding 40 Ky pg0232a.txt
    1860
    Fielding Jones 52 1808 Kentucky
    Mary A. Jones 28 1832 Mississippi
    James J. Jones 3, 1857 Texas
    1860 - Victoria, Slave Schedule

    Occupation:
    Blacksmith by trade per census records, but he was also a preacher alongside his full-time preacher father-in-law, James Lovelady. Per family info, he was also county judge for several years in Gonzales county.

    Property:
    320 acres from Peter C. Ragsdale.
    filed in Clinton, Dewitt Co, Texas, May 8 1855
    Deed Record Vol F, Page 397 on May 10, 1855 by James N. Smith, Clerk - (bio of James N. Smith in Handbook of Texas.
    https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fsm27


    Note: Clinton is a ghost town in DeWitt County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

    Clinton was once the county seat of DeWitt County.[2] A post office called Clinton was established in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1886.[3]
    (Wikipedia)

    Clinton county seat starting in Aug 1850. Court was held in a log house until a log courthouse was built at a cost of $400 in 1852. A frame building was erected in 1855 and followed by a two-story courthouse in 1858.
    https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hrc70

    location of property
    18 mi N 30 m W of Goliad
    ---------
    Peter Chapple Ragsdale
    3 Feb 1810 VA - 12 Mar 1882 San Marcos, Hay Co, Tx
    son of Nimrod Ragsdale (1778 - 1835) and Mary Ann Chapple
    Peter had a brother named William JONES Ragsdale.
    Ragsdales are ancestors of Donna Foster's mother's line while her father's ancestors include Obed Lovelady (she is 7th cousin to Sherry thru Loveladys).
    Peter Ragsdale might have been some kin to Mabra - maybe?


    Property:
    Purchased 1 acre on upper portion of Yorktown from Marx Weil for $65.

    Marx Weil and family found in 1860 census, Goliad, Goliad Co, Texas census:
    M. Wal (mistranslated from Weil) 48 1812
    merchant, 1000; 10,000 France
    Sarah 40 1820 merchant Bavaria
    Edward 16 1844 merchant France
    Selma 8 1852 Mississippi

    Immigration to New Orleans
    Passenger List taken on Board the Am. Ship Dumbarlon whereof Pendleton is Master, at the Port of Havre and bound for New Orleans
    26 Feby 1848
    Marx Weil age 36 France
    Sarah 28 France
    Edward 3 France

    Residence:
    Mary wrote to Susan, "Poppa preached at one of the houses close by, but we started to come home, met some more coming, all went to Dr. Throckmortons on the Cabeza to dinner. Poppa went one way us the other. We did not hear any preaching. I did not think there would be any person there. If it had not been so cold I think we would have had a good congregation."
    (letter attached)

    Census:
    1860 Dewitt Co, Texas, Clinton P.O.
    pg 36
    residence 298
    Mabra Jones 40 1820 blacksmith 3500 1500 Kentucky
    checked "attended school within the year"
    Sarah 39 1821 Missouri
    George W. 19 1841 Missouri
    Mary M 17 1843 Missouri
    Susan D. 13 1847 Texas
    Cyrus 8 1852 Texas
    Stephen L. 6 1854 Texas
    Andrew 3 1857 Texas
    M.H. 5/12 1860 Texas
    John F. Graves 25 1835 blacksmith Virginia

    residence 299
    Parker, M. 59 1801 Georgia
    Elizabeth 49 1811 Tennessee
    Amanda 17 1843 Texas
    Mary T. 15 1845 Texas
    Susan 10 1850 Texas
    Isiah 8 1852 Texas
    M.A. 5 1855 female Texas

    residence 300
    Parker, A.H. 23 1837 Texas
    Elizabeth 23 1837 Alabama
    Mary 1/23 1860 Alabama

    residence 301
    Jones, Enoch 74 1786 Delaware
    Nancy 67 1793 North Carolina
    Lewis B. 22 1838 Mississippi
    Rabb Ulesses 29 1831 Texas
    Rabb Malissa 27 1833 Mississippi
    Tumlinson, Robert F. 7 1853 Texas
    Rabb, L.B. 3 1857 Texas
    Rabb, Paul M. 10/12 1859 Texas
    Steddom, N.B. 13 1847 Texas

    residence 302
    James Lovelate 62 1798 minister 300 1,000 Tennessee
    Nancy 60 1800 South Carolina

    residence 303
    Jacobs, G.W. 37 1823 Mississippi
    Ellena 35 1825 Mississippi
    Nancy T. 8 1852 Mississippi
    Emeline E. 6 1854 Texas
    Mary 2 1858 Texas

    residence 304 (prob not related)
    Stewart, Joseph 44 1816 Tennessee

    (Ancestry translators had the Jones name spelled Louer, Mabre and Lovelady was written as Lovelate.)


    (Ancestry translators had the Jones name spelled Louer, Mabre and Lovelady was written aas Lovelate.)


    Census:
    Mabra M Jones 50 blacksmith 400, 300, Kentucky
    Martha 24 keeping house Tennessee
    Stephen 16 works on farm Missouri ck'd cannot write
    Andrew 13 works on farm Texas Texas ck'd cannot write
    Nancy 6 Texas
    Nellie 2 Texas




    Residence:
    Mary laments she does not know where his post office is.
    "I knew Pa and George did not want to hear from me for they knew where to write to me and the knew I did not know where their Post Office was. I have written to Pa three or four times and he has never replied. I cannot bear to give up the boys but I guess they have forgotten me, or want to."
    Going by address from last letter and 1880 census, he was probably still in Lavaca County.

    Census:
    1880 Lavaca (pg 460)
    Mabra M Jones 1819 61 KY VA VA farmer
    Martha Jones (Ponton) 32 1848 TX
    E. Nannie 15 1865 TX
    Laura 9 1871 TX
    A. Joel 6 1874 TX
    J. Thomas 2 1878 TX
    Ponton, T. James 27 1853 Brother-in-law 1870 works on farm



    Census:
    Palestine, Anderson Co - Precinct 2, Vol 1 Ed 8 Sheet 11, Line 40; living in Palestine; according to census,
    Mabry May 1813 in Missouri; age 87 years; married 37 years, Missouri, Missouri, Missouri
    Martha Sept 1852 (47 years old), 9 births, 7 living
    Anna, Oct 1880 19
    Alsie September 1883 16
    John Aug 6 13

    Note: Martha birth in error. Marriage was 1863, which if Martha b 1852, only 11 years. Headstone shows born 1844.


    Other-Begin:
    The following was furnished to Olive Massie by Nell Donaldson, daughter of Nellie Jones Wooten. She also furnished to Olive the picture of MM Jones in 1978.

    Jones Family Reunion of 1901
    Father and Seven Children Meet in Waco After a Separation of 35 Years

    The Convention of the Christian Church in this city last week furnished the occasion for a family reunion which was enjoyed with intense delight by the participants.
    Mabra Madden Jones, who lives near Palestine, Texas met seven of his children in this city and the father, brothers, and sisters spent the week together. It was the first time they had all been together since 1866, thirty-five years ago. Atat time the youngest was only six years old and the oldest was twenty-five. All had seen each other since that time but at different times and places.
    The elder Jones is eighty-one years old and his children, seven in number, all live in Texas, but in different parts are as follows:
    Dr. George W Jones of Proctor, Texas
    Mrs. Sue M. Linthicum, 618 Earle St, East Waco
    Mrs. Mary M. Moore, 1102 Columbus St, Waco
    Cyrus Y. Jones, 575 Orleans St, Beaumont, Tx
    Stephen L. Jones, 701 So. 17th St, Waco
    Andrew P. Jones, Helbig, Jefferson Co, Texas
    Henry M Jones, Palestine, Tx

    Mabra Madden Jones, father of the five sons and two daughters named above, was born in Kentucky, in 1820. He moved to Missouri and in 1840 was married to Miss Sarah Lovelady, daughter of Elder James Lovelady. In 1844 he removed to Texas staying in Cass Co. until 1847, when he proceeded to Victoria, only a few months after the Indians made their last famous raid to the coast country and burned Linnville, five miles south of Victoria. He soon accumulated some capital at the blacksmith business and invested in cattle, establishing a ranch in Goliad Co. His first wife, Sarah, the mother of these seven children, died in DeWitt Co. in 1860 and in 1863 he married Miss Martha Ponton in Lavaca Co. Nine children blessed this union, seven of whom are still living.
    At the close of the war between the States, the children of the first marriage separated and while they all remained in Texas; some of them are now living four hundred miles apart. They have occasionally visited each other, and all have visited their father; though this is the first reunion of the family. The father and the eldest son had not seen one another in twenty-four years. George, Cyrus and Henry had not seen one another in twenty-six years. All the others had not met in the last ten years.
    The week had been passed in one continual and unbroken round of pleasure in which grand children and great grand children participated.
    The father and seven children were photographed in a group and another interesting group was made with the Elder M.M. Jones, his daughter, Mrs. S.M. Linthicum, her daughter, Mrs. Runie M. Moore, and Mrs. Moore's daughter, Miss Ollie representing four generations.
    The reunion will adjourn today, but the family recorded a pledge that if possible it shall be repeated every year in the future.


    ***************
    10 Jun 1901 Waco, McLennan Co, Texas
    reunion
    Waco Times-Herald 1901
    Mon., June 10 (8-4): Jones family reunion at Waco. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Palestine met seven of his children. First time since 1866. Elder Jones is 81. The children: Dr. George W. Jones, Mrs. Mary M. Moore, Mrs. Sue M. Linthicum, Cyrus Y. Jones, Stephen L. Jones, Andrew P. Jones, Henry M. Jones, Mabra Madden Jones was born in Kentucky in 1820. To Missouri 1840, and married Miss Sarah Lovelady, daughter of Elder James Lovelady. In 1844, to Texas; blacksmith. Wife died in DeWitt county in 1860. In 1863, married Miss Martha Ponten in Lavaca county



    Other-Begin:
    Jones Family Reunion in Waco
    ca 1919
    A reunion of the Jones family,or a part of that big family is in progress this week in Waco. Nineteen members of the family from other parts of the state are here and are the guest of Stephen L. Jones, and his sisters; Mrs. Mary M. Moore and Sue M. Linthicum and their families.
    The visitors are Henry M. Jones and wife, their two daughters and grand daughter, also their son L.M. Jones, wife and baby. J.W. Jones, brother to Stephen L. Jones. Henry M. Jones from Palestine.
    Mrs. Reb Wooten, son and daughter from Fairfield, Tx. Mrs. Wooten is sister of the three Waco Jones.
    Andrew P. Jones another brother from Beaumont.
    Cyrus Y. Jones of Beaumont who was unable to attend on account of illness of his wife, is represented by his grand daughters; Misses Madge and Blanche Spinks and their friend, Mrs. Leah Stewart.
    Mrs. F.F. Jones of Stephenville, widow of George W. Jones, the eldest of the brothers and their son J.B. Jones and wife of Valley Mills, were in attendance.
    The reunion began Sunday and will end next Sunday. Most of the time is spent at the residence of Stephen L. Jones, 701 So. 17th St., occupied by himself and his two nieces, Mrs. J.J. Harris and Mrs. Runie Moore. Monday afternoon the entirch went to the top of the Amicable building and had a view of the city and surrounding country. Wednesday all were guest of Mrs. H.J. Stricker, daughter of Mrs. M.M. Moore, and thursday they enjoyed a visit to Cameron park. Friday they are taking in the 4th of July celebration at Cotton Palace Park.
    These family reunions are held every year, alternating between Waco, Palestine, and Beaumont. Next year it will be at Beaumont. The first one was held in Waco in 1901.


    Buried:
    Mabra and Martha buried in East Hill Cem, Palestine, Texas
    GPS coordinates of N 31.7635 and W -95.6169
    This location is 85 feet east of a row of large pine trees, and 25 feet north of South Street.

    Mabra* married Sarah* Lovelady between Jun 1840 and 23 Nov 1840 in Platte Co, Missouri . Sarah* (daughter of Rev. James* Lovelady and Nancy* Linville (maybe), (dau?)) was born in 1820 in Missouri; died between 1860 and 1863 in Dewitt Co, or Lavaca Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah* Lovelady was born in 1820 in Missouri (daughter of Rev. James* Lovelady and Nancy* Linville (maybe), (dau?)); died between 1860 and 1863 in Dewitt Co, or Lavaca Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1840, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Religion: 28 Mar 1849, First Christian Congregation of Victoria; church formed
    • Census: 20 Aug 1850, Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas
    • Residence: 15 Jan 1856, Manahuilla, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 7 Aug 1856, Yorktown, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 14 Dec 1856, Yorktown, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 11 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas

    Notes:

    (From Leonard B Meyer)
    July 24, 1997
    Dear Sherry Sharp:

    Your letter came yesterday, and some material from Wilma came today. I told my wife Ruth that it seems I have acquired another fan in Wilma, that making two, Ruth being the other one! I am glad that what I have contributed is appreciated,d I appreciate what I have received also.

    Perhaps I should make it clear how I acquired this much information regarding such a limited time span. A few years ago, I got possession of a bunch of old letters and documents far long enough to transcribe them by hand, into three bindef legal paper. I started out trying to learn more about the Butts family from which I am descended, and from there the search proliferated into the Lovelady, Bownds (Bounds?) and other families.

    My great-grandfather, Jackson Butts, married Jane Lovelady as his first wife. She died August 31, 1847. He married a second wife, Catherine Poland, who died within a year or so, then in 1852 he married Susan Bownds who was my great-grandm. So, you see, there is no blood relationship between me and the Loveladys, except for Jackson's oldest daughter Margaret Ann, who was Jane's only survivor who had children. But Pappy Lovelady wrote to Jackson and Susan as son and daughter, Mary Jones addressed her as "beloved aunt," and Stephen wrote to my grandfather as "Cousin Berry."

    I think there is no doubt that the Loveladys, Buttses, and Joneses were in Victoria County in 1844, as one of Jackson's sons, Andrew, appears as born in Texas about that time. Also I have a copy of a handwritten receipt which goes "Receif Jackson Butts the sum of five dollars in full of his state and county tax for the year 1849 - F.U. Fordham, Ass & Coll, V.C., Victoria County."

    Also, Ann, the youngest Lovelady girl, married Alfred Allee November 4, 1847. And I have a copy of the Bill of Sale of the home of James Lovelady to Edward Fink, Lot #1, Block 117, Range 8, Victoria, April 24, 1852.

    In the statement in the summation sent by Wilma regarding the organization of the First Christian Congregation in Victoria, about James and Nancy being on the board, there is a little error. Those named, James and Nancy, Jackson, Sarah any Jones, A. Allee (Ann had already died) and perhaps Felix Webb, were the whole congregation!

    It must have been in 1852 that the Loveladys and Joneses moved over into Dewitt County on the Manahurla Minnuvee Creek, also called Buzzard Roost Country.

    There was quite a lot of communication between the Joneses and Butts families in the '50s. In 1860, George was going to school in Goliad. A letter from Mary goes thus: "We are all about to leave this country. Pap (James) and Grandmaf going to the mountains. They have sold their cattle." There seems to have been a terrible drought that caused many people to leave that area. Added in a postscript at the beginning of the letter is "I have got the sweetest little brother. He can sit alone. He is as fat as a pig." That must have been Henry at several months old; and it is apparent that Sarah must have died soon after Henry's birth. So my date of 1860 must be an error of reading an indistinct date.

    So, Mabry and Mary, and perhaps others moved to Terryville, on the line between Dewitt and Lavaca Counties. But Susan Mariah must have married to A Wiggins and was still living at Middletown or Weesatche. Susan later lived at Hoss Bluffrty County and urged George to come out there, as that area needed a doctor and singing school teacher. But that was in 1872, after the war! Instead, he seems to have married Frances Bosworth and was living near Schulenburg in Lavaca County. From there, in connection with the Bosworth family, we find him living up in Central Texas, Red Rock, Pettytown, maybe San Saba and finally Stephenville. He and Frances are buried in West End Cemetery, Stephenville, Erath Co, Texas.

    I have no date for Mary's marriage, but she and Mr. Norton moved to Oak Hill near LaGrange, Texas. After several years, they moved to North Texas, then moved back. Mary was living in Burleson County about 1914. According to the reuni, Mary had married a Moore, and Sue had married a Linthicum.

    Mary never had any children (by choice), and I am of the opinion that the friction between her and Mabry was because she married and did not continue to take care of his "four little motherless boys" as she put it. Anyway, she tried toe of the boys, as George and Sue did. Mabry farmed the boys out at times, some of them to my great-grandmother Susan. But the 1870 Census reveals that Stephen and Andrew were living with Mabry and Martha then, as well as daughter Nancy and Nellie (b 1864 & 1868) and the 1880 lists a son Joel A, born November 28, 1874.

    I am confused about the children of Martha listed as being born in Chambers Co, after Nancy (Nannie) and Nellie, also Joel A. I know nothing about Laura, Tom, Anna, Alice and John, but those named above were in the 1870 and 1880 Lavaca Cos records and must have been in Lavaca Co at that time. Also, it is a matter of record that Mabry officiated at the wedding of his father-in-law, Dr. Joel Ponton, to Harriet Koonce on October 1, 1871, near where I now live in Lavaca Co. However, it may well explain Stephen's reference to having been to Beaumont on one occasion.

    Incidentally, I have noticed that Mabry and Sarah had a daughter Nancy J, born 1848, next after Sue. About the name ---- in the document about the Organization of the First Christian Congregation, the name is Mayberry, which no doubt is t, shortened to Mabry usually, but spelled Mabarie by Margaret Ann Butts Cooley.

    I have just been checking the list of Mabry's children and the dates given for their births seems to have been made from a faulty memory. Assuming, I think correctly, that the three families came to Texas in 1844, it seems obvious that Ge841 and Mary 1843 were born in Missouri, but there is some doubt about Susan 1846 and Nancy 1848, though I think they were born in Texas. But Cyrus 1852, Stephen 1854, Andrew 1857, were born in Texas because the document of the Organization of the First Christian Congregation in Victoria has the names of M.M. and Sarah, date of March 28, 1849. Henry was not listed in the census of 1860, so his birth date 1863 is probably correct. It is on record that Cyrus Jones was in Goliad Co in 1870, age 18, seemingly living with relatives after the breakup of the Jones family. But in a letter from Mary she wrote that Susan Mariah (Margaret Ann Butts spelled Mariar) wrote that Mr. Wiggins had "joined the church" and that Cyrus intended to. I wonder if this Cyrus was one of the Wiggins children. In this letter Mary complains that Mabry had George and Susan a brother to keep, but had refused to give her one.

    As far as I had known previously, Margaret Ann, Jackson's daughter, Sue Wiggins, and George were the only Lovelady descendents, and I am glad to find there were others. I have been trying to find some of the Jones descendents for some ythout success.

    I was born, not many miles from where the Joneses and the Loveladys lived, in Goliad County, at a later date, Dec 7, 1906. From that you will notice that I will be 91 on my next birthday. My handwriting has deteriorated considerably spied these letters.

    I am sending this information for you to consider, before I send any copies. I will have to go through the letters to find some that will illustrate what I have written. But as I wrote Wilma, I have three binders full of writings, ant want to let them get away, possibly in the mail. I have suggested that Ron Lehde, who lives in Victoria, copy those he wants to, but she/Wilma reports that his copier is in need of repair. Since Sherry Sharp has a son John in Houston, I might make the same offer to him. Or I might leave the material at my son's place, 30211 Charlie Lane, Magnolia, Texas 77355. Maybe something can be arranged.
    Sincerely,
    Leonard B. Meyer
    ----




    Birth:
    1830 census
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: (1821-1825) 2
    Sarah (9, gave b.d. as 1820 in 1850 and 1860) Jane cannot be less than 1820 due to her marriage date. Sarah must have been younger than 1820.

    1840 census, newlywed living with Stephen Jones
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: (1811-1820) 1
    (could be Nancy Jones; or Nancy could be married and
    this is Sarah Lovelady who was b 1820 (1821?) - depending on months, she could have been 19 at this time

    Census:
    census closed out 23 Nov 1840

    Name: Stephen Jones
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2 John (18), Thomas 19
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 Mabra (20)
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 Stephen (48)
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 Emmeline (4) Eliza (10 - b.d.?)
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Susan (16? - age discrepancy)
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: (1811-1820) 1
    (could be Nancy; or Nancy could be married and
    this is Sarah Lovelady who was b 1820 (1822?) - depending on months, she could have been 19 at this time
    Mabra is not in any census records on his own; and he is accounted for here.
    Sarah is not accounted for in her father James Lovelady's
    cenus record in this same county. Looks like Mabra and Sarah are newly weds and living with his father.


    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

    _____________________

    James Lovelady
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 James (43)
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Ann (1821-1825)
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 Nancy (40)
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 3
    Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1

    Girls: Sarah (19) - probably newlywed living with Mabra at Stephen's.
    Jane: age unk, but married 1835; so she's gone.
    Ann: age unk, she married in 1847 - this is Ann.


    Religion:
    Victoria, Crossroads of So TX, (1982), FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF VICTORIA, TEXAS
    In Deed Book 4, page 145, Victoria County Courthouse, the following entry was made 28 March 1849

    "We the undersigned, entertaining the same views of Christian Doctrine, Practice & Church Government as those held by the Denomination usually called Christians, do hereby organize Ourselves into a corporate body as contemplated by an act of the Republic of Texas, approved Jan. 20th 1845. Do authorize the appointment of Trustees in Certain Cases and adopt the name of 'The First Christian Congregation of Victoria'. In order that we may recieve the benefits of said act we hereby constitute and appoint Felix B. Webb, Mayberry M. Jones, James Lovelady, Ann Allie and their successors in Office a board of trustees to take & hold such property both real and personal for the use & benefit of said Congregation, as may hereafter be conveyed to the same. In testimony whereof, we hereunto Affix our names this 28th day March A. D. 1849."
    Signed, Nancy Lovelady
    James Lovelady
    Felix B. Webb
    Sarah Jones
    M. M. Jones
    Jackson Butts
    Ann Allie


    Census:
    20 Aug 1850 Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas
    1850 - Victoria Co census:
    M.M. Jones 30 Blacksmith 300 KY
    Sarah 30 MO
    G.W. Jones 9 MO
    Mary A 7 TX
    Susan M 4 TX
    Nancy J 2 TX
    Richard Bonum 22 Blacksmith MO (b 1828)
    Catherine Seber 9 DEU (Germany)

    next door, John (37) and Catherine (39) Seber, from Germany. Probably the Jones had taken in their child for some neighborly reason

    Census:
    residence 298
    Mabra Jones 40 1820 blacksmith 3500 1500 Kentucky
    checked "attended school within the year"
    Sarah 39 1821 Missouri
    George W. 19 1841 Missouri
    Mary M 17 1843 Missouri
    Susan D. 13 1847 Texas
    Cyrus 8 1852 Texas
    Stephen L. 6 1854 Texas
    Andrew 3 1857 Texas
    M.H. 5/12 1860 Texas

    residence 302
    James Lovelate 62 1798 minister 300 1,000 Tennessee
    Nancy 60 1800 South Carolina

    (Ancestry translators had the Jones name spelled Louer, Mabre and Lovelady was written aas Lovelate.)

    Notes:

    Married:
    U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    Name: Mabry Madden Jones
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: KY
    Birth Year: 1820
    Spouse Name: Sarah Lovelady
    Spouse Birth Year: 1820
    Marriage
    Year: 1840
    Marriage State: MO
    Number Pages: 1

    appear to be married and living with Mabra's father, Stephen in census dated November, 1840.

    Children:
    1. George Washington Jones, Dr was born in Jun 1841 in Missouri; died on 29 Mar 1917 in Stephenville, Erath Co, Texas; was buried in West End Cemetery, Stephenville, Erath Co, Texas.
    2. Mary Madden Jones was born in 1843 in Missouri; died on 05 Oct 1920 in Waco, McLennan Co, Texas; was buried in Greenwood Cem, Waco, McLennan Co, Texas, USA.
    3. Susan Maria (or Mariah) Jones was born in 1846 in Cass Co, Texas; died on 20 Jun 1929 in Waco, McLennan Co, Texas; was buried on 21 Jun 1929 in Greenwood Cem, Waco, McLennan Co, Texas, USA.
    4. Nancy J Jones was born in 1848 in Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas; died before 1860 in Victoria or Dewitt Co, Texas.
    5. Cyrus Young Jones, Sr. was born on 1 Mar 1852 in Goliad, Goliad Co, Texas; died on 6 Jan 1933 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. Stephen Lovelady Jones was born on 14 Nov 1855 in Dewitt Co, Texas; died on 7 Mar 1923 in Waco, McLennan Co, Texas; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
    7. 4. Andrew* Prather Jones was born on 14 Apr 1857 in Dewitt Co, Texas; died on 9 Jun 1929 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 10 Jun 1929 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. Henry M. Jones was born on 22 Feb 1860 in Dewitt Co, Texas; died on 16 May 1925 in Galveston, Galveston Co, Texas; was buried on 17 May 1925 in Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas.
    9. Richard Bonham, (occupant 1850) was born in 1828 in Missouri; died after 1860 in of, Clinton, DeWitt Co, Texas.

  3. 10.  Lothrop* Brockway Sherman was born on 17 Jun 1825 in Sherburne, Chenango Co, New York (son of Jacob* Haven Sherman, Sr and Rebecca* Stebbins); died on 29 Apr 1899 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Chambers Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1840, Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; not this Lothrop
    • Census: 17 Sep 1850, St. Louis (District 82), Missouri
    • Census: 1859, Chambers Co, Texas; tax roll
    • Census: 24 Jul 1860, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Military: 7 Aug 1863, Texas State Troops Cavalry; Capt Wooten's Co B, Tx St Troops Cavalry
    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Wallisville (Subdivision No. 17), Chambers Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 17 Sep 1875, Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Census: 9 Jun 1880, Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas

    Notes:

    There have been many variations of his middle name,Brookway, Blockman, several other spellings. In reserching various Shermans/Stebbins for Richard's family, there was a collateral family named Brockway. I'm betting this was the source of his name. There was also a Lothrop family marrying into the Brockway family - in fact, there was a Lathrop Brockway. This is same Lothrop/Lathrop family of Jane Lothrop who married Samuel Fuller whose daughter married Nicholas Bonham, who we believe is our Catharine Bonham Madden's ancestor. It may turn out we're doubly related to Samuel Fuller if we could find Richard Sherman's exact connection.


    Civil War - Lothrop enlisted August 7, 1863 in Captain Thomas A. Wooten's Company B, Texas State Troops Cavalry. He was 38 years old at the time he entered the company as a private.
    Source: (Chambers County, Texas in the War Between the States, by Kevin Ladd, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, 1994)
    1859 listed on Tax Rolls, Chambers on Turtle Bayou, Wallisville, along with all his brothers.
    1865 listed in Confederate Indigent Families Lists of Texas 1863-1865.
    1867 Voters Registration List, Chambers Co, dated Aug 9, 1867 (listed as Z.B. by typist), gives birth as 1825 NY, in state, county, precinct 16 years.

    1870 Chambers Census
    Loth Sherman 44; Farmer, NY
    Mary 34, keeping house, TN
    William 14, Ester 12, Petronele 7F, Mary 9, Leverette 2M, all born in TX.

    response on usgenweb/Chambers Co:
    August 1855. Mary was born 18 October 1835 in Tennessee and died 30 September 1889 in Chambers County, Texas. She is buried in the Eminence Cemetery. She was the daughter of John and Susan (Shelton) Kirk, and the widow of (?) Fairas, possibly P. J. Fairas who died 29 July 1851. Lothrop and Mary's daughter Amanda Petronella Sherman was born 15 October 1863 in Chambers County and died 14 December 1918 in Beaumont. She married Andrew Prather Jones on 16 November 1882 in Chambers County. He died on 9 June 1929 in Beaumont. Both are buried in the Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Andrew was the son of Mabra Madden and Sarah (Lovelady) Jones.

    I have written a book "The Descendents of Jacob Haven Sherman Sr. and Rebecca Stebbins Sherman." The price is $13.00 plus $3:00 postage. If you are interested in purchasing one you may send a check to me at Wallisville Heritage Park, PO Box 16, Wallisville, Texas 77597.

    Thank You,
    Linda Clark Stewart
    Wallisville Heritage Park
    WHP@lcc.net

    "Jacob Haven Sherman Sr.'s seventh child was Lothrop Blookway Sherman. Lothrop arrived in present day Chambers County in 1854 and married Mary in 1855. Since she was a widow, she had separate funds. On 28 October 1856, Mary paid $30 for the purchase of 1/4 of a league of the Shadrack Burney survey from Tabitha Jane Shelton Jones. This became their home place. By 1860, Lothrop had cleared and improved 131 acres, with 93 acres left to clear. That year it was reported he owned one horse, one mule, one milk cow, eight working oxen, twenty cows, five sheep and twenty head of swine. He harvested one hundred and fifty bushel of Indian corn, eleven bales of cotton, fifty pounds of wool, three hundred bushels of sweet potatoes, and three hundred gallons of wine. After farming their homestead for seven years, Lothrop heard the patriotic call of the Civil War at the age of 38. He left Mary, who was seven months pregnant (with Amanda) and their three small children, and enlisted on 7 August 1863 in Captain Thomas A. Wooten's Company B, Texas State Troops Cavalry. He entered the company as a private. Lothrop returned safely home from the war to once again farm his land and to live another twenty-five years with his loving supportive wife."

    Name:
    Name: Lothrop -- apparently named for the Lothrop family who married into the Fuller family -- i.e. Mayflower descendants.

    Brockway -- seen many spellings of this name - Blockway, Brookway, Blookway -- and others. Blockway is a family name that married into the Stebbins line beginning back 4 generations from Rebecca, a Bridget Blockway. Quite reasonably the source of the name.


    Census:
    Lothrop b 1825 would be 15 in 1840.


    Name: Lathrop Sherman
    Township: Springfield
    County: Hampden
    State: Massachusetts
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2 (1811-1820)
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 (1801-1810)
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 (bef 1835)
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2 (1831-1835)
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (1811-1820)
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 7

    est ages:
    father 39
    mother 30 (prob a 2nd wife)
    son 22
    son 20
    dau 18
    dau 16
    dau 5


    Census:
    resident 1509
    Jacob Shearman 64 1786 farmer New Hampshire
    Rebeca 64 1786 Massachusetts
    Jacob 30 farmer 1820 New York
    Lotrel 26 1824 male New York
    Hammilton 23 1827 New York
    Mary 19 1831 New York

    resident 1508
    Wellis Barnes 30 teamster Connecticut
    Rebecca 37 New Hampshire
    William 10 Iowa
    Jacob 7 Iowa
    Esther 3 Missouri

    Census:
    residence 425
    Sherman R.H. 30 1830 New York farmer 2000, 250
    Mary A. 24 1836 Texas
    Austin 5 1855 Texas
    William 4 1846
    Martha 2 1858
    Johns Orlando 19 1841 Texas

    residence 432/426
    Barnes Willis 40 1820 Connecticut farmer 300 200
    Rebecca (Sherman) 46 1814 New York
    William 20 1840 Iowa
    Jacob 17 1843 Illinois
    Rebecca 13 1847 Missouri
    John 9 1851 Missouri
    Mary 5 1855 Texas
    Lynus 3 1857 Texas
    Rebecca 74 1786 Massachusetts

    residene 427
    Sherman L.B. (Lothrop) 35 1825 New York farmer 600 400
    Mary S. 24 1836 Tennessee
    William K. 4 1856 Texas
    Devilla E. 1 1859 Texas


    Census:
    residence 10
    Loth Sherman 44 1826 Farmer 1,000 New York
    Mary Sherman 34 1836 Tennessee
    William Sherman 14 1856 Texas
    Esther Sherman 12 1858 Texas
    Petronele Sherman 7 1863 Texas
    Mary Sherman 9 1861 Texas
    Leverett Sherman 3 1867 Texas (grew to marry Mary Hill, 4 yr old from next door)

    residence 11
    Hill Coleman 30 1840 Georgia farmer
    Sarah 24 1846 Texas
    Mary 4 1866 Texas (grew to marry Leverett Sherman, 3 yr old from next door)
    Virginia 1 1869 Texas
    Hill Epsy 69 1801 Female North Carolina

    Other-Begin:
    major hurricane hit Wallisville in 17 Sep 1875 when several building were destroyed.


    Census:
    3rd Precinct or Wallisville, Chambers County 9th June 1880

    residence 31/33 (page 4)
    Sherman Lotrop B. 55 1825 Self Married New York New Hampshire New Hampshire farmer
    Sherman Mary S. 44 1836 wife Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee
    Sherman Amanda 14 1866 Daughter Texas New York Tennessee
    Sherman Lotrop L. 12 1868 Son Single Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Mrs. Devilla E. 22 1858 Daughter Widowed Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Oscar 3 1877 Grandson Single Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Abbie A. 3m Feb 1880 Granddaughter Single Texas New York Tennessee

    residence 32/34
    Wm. A. Smith 48 1832 Alabama
    Emily Smith 46 1834 Georgia
    Lena Smith 5 1875 Texas
    Wm. H. Miller 23 1857 stepson Texas
    Geo. C. Miller 18 1862 stepson Texas
    Emily V. Merritt 14 1866 stepdau Texas
    Joseph Hill 9 1871 nephew Texas
    Hattie Hill 7 1873 niece Texas
    Ben Hill 5 1875 nephew Texas
    Ettie Hill 14 1866 niece Texas
    P. C. Hill 38 1842 Texas Georgia SC widower

    residence 33/35
    Miller, James A. 26 TX Florida Georgia
    Sophronia 18 1862 Texas NY TN

    residence 34/35
    Barnes Willis 63 1817 Self Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut farmer
    Barnes Rebecca 66 1814 wife New Hampshire New Hampshire Massachusetts
    Barnes Jacob 37 1843 Son Single Illinois Connecticut New Hampshire laborer
    Barnes Lannis 23 1857 Son Single Texas Connecticut New Hampshire
    Doebner Willie 10 1870 Grandson Texas Prussia Missouri

    residence 35/37
    Sherman Richd. H. 50 1830 Self Widower New York New Hampshire New Hampshire farmer
    Sherman Martha 21 1859 Daughter Single Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Richard 17 1863 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Edgar 15 1865 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Oliver 11 1869 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Annie 5 1875 Daughter Texas New York Texas

    residence 37/36
    Sherman R. H. 27 1853 Self Missouri New York Missouri
    Sherman Susan S 24 1856 wife Texas Tennessee Louisiana
    Sherman Boyd O. 7m 1879 Son Texas Missouri Texas

    (next page, page 5)
    residence 38/40
    Sherman, John T. 55 widowed New York New Hampshire Connecticut
    Sherman, Chas 23 son married farmer Texas New York Kentucky
    Sherman, Mary A 20 daughter-in-law married Texas Tennessee Tennessee
    Sherman, Leonard 1 grandson Texas Texas Texas

    Died:
    found death date in Ancestry tree, not sourced.

    Lothrop* married Mary* Sophronia Kirk on 9 Aug 1855 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas. Mary* (daughter of William Tolbert* (or John?) Kirk and Susannah* Payne (or G.) Shelton) was born on 18 Oct 1835 in Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1889 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Eminence Cem, Eminence, Chambers Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary* Sophronia Kirk was born on 18 Oct 1835 in Tennessee (daughter of William Tolbert* (or John?) Kirk and Susannah* Payne (or G.) Shelton); died on 30 Sep 1889 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Eminence Cem, Eminence, Chambers Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 28 Oct 1856, Shadrach Burney Survey, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Census: 24 Jul 1860, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Property: 26 Mar 1861, Hardin Co, Texas
    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Wallisville (Subdivision No. 17), Chambers Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 17 Sep 1875, Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Census: 9 Jun 1880, Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas

    Notes:

    She was 1st married to a Mr. Ferris who precedeased her. She married Lothrop in 1855. Since she had been a widow, she had separate funds. On 28 October 1856, Mary paid $300 for the purchase of 1/4 of a league of the Shadrack Burney survey from Tabitha Jane Shelton Jones.
    "The Descendents of Jacob Haven Sherman, Jr. & Rebecca Stebbins Sherman" by Linda Clark Stewart

    NOTE: Could she have been born in Nacogdoches? See note of her mother.


    Headstone reads: "Wife of L.B. Sherman. Born October 18, 1835. Died September 30, 1889. I shall know the loved who have gone before and joyfully sweet will the meeting be whenever the river, the peaceful..." (remaining of verse is worn awa)

    (letter in files at Heritage Park)
    War Record of A.C. Shelton.

    Your father and my grandfather both fought for the Republic of Texas and through the Mexican War. Was in the battle of San Jacinto and a great many others both the Mexicans and Indians and when Mexico wanted to take back a part of the tery form the Rio Grande to Geudelupe. General Zaichery Taylor got a regiment and fought them clear back into Mexico. But he told his men when they were ready to cross the Rio Grande all that had families could go back, so grandfather returned. But your father went right on and fought in the battle of Monterey and wanted to go straight on, but the Government took part of General Taylors men and sent them around by boat to General Scott. So General Taylor and his men turned north, conquered New Mexico and lower California and on their return buried the bones of some of the American soldiers who had been way laid and killed. Then there was a lull in fighting until the war between the States.

    When the Federals slipped in and took Galveston everything was aroused. A.C. Shelton was on the job and was made a leiutenant under Capt. Richard Dowling. General Magruda in Charge. They recaptured Galveston and had to hold if for months he Federals went around and thought they would come in through Sabine Pass. A.C. Shelton was sent to hold the Pass with 40 men, and they sank and captured their boats as fast as they entered and the Federals gave that up. That was considered the most brilliant defeat of any battle of the army and Jefferson Davis awarded the company a gold in honor of the occasion. Then A.C. Shelton was in the battle of Pleasant Hill and Mansfield La.
    Now I hope this will be as much consolation to you as it has been a pleasure to me to write it. You and your daughters can all go in the Daughters of the Republic, also the U.D.C. if you are not already members. I am a member of both. Wn on your Father's record in U.D.C. and my Grandfather's D.R.T. so come on.


    Family Tree
    Washington Shelton, Son and Wife,
    Annie, Payne, Shelton settled in Murry Co, Tenn. Shelton is Scotch. Payne is Irish and Wilson is Welch. I presume that is the Great Grand parents. Grandfather Shelton settled in Tenn. Had born to them 8 children in all they were all d in that state. Two of the daughters married and remained there. Aunt Kiziah and Aunt Polly. My Grandmother Susan came to Texas with the family also Uncle Washington. Father of Tom, Amos, George, and others. Uncle Amos your father. Aunt Maria Carraway, Aunt Tibitha Jones mother of Barton, Lura, Annie, and Irene. Aunt Marha who married a Wallis reared 3 sons. Dan, Frank, and Robert. Then a Mr. Hartwell reared 2 sons and one daugher. Will, Albert, Roxie.
    The Sheltons first settled in San Augustine lived there about 3 years moved to Nacogdoches. Was there at the time of the Battle of San Jacinto, remained there 3 or 4 years and moved to Chambers Co. All but my Grandmother first married a Kirk. He was killed at the Battle of San Jacinto. She was left with 2 babies one just an infant, died at 2 or 3 months of age. Kirk was Aunt Mary Sherman's father.
    Aunt Maria Carraway and her husband settled at Neches. Reared 2 sons and one daughter. Jeff is the only name I know. He died and she married a Mr. Nelson, they reared 8 boys and 2 girls but I don't know but 2 names among them. Dwight n Houston two years ago. Cousin Robert Willis told the other name. Clinton a Doctor. That was in 1910. Cousin Robert told me if I could get in touch with you I could add something to what he told me, and also referred me to Uncle Washing's older daughter Mrs. C.F. Jones who he said lived near Stephensville, Earth Co. But he could not give her rural no. so I never did write to her. He said she was older than he so I don't suppose there is any use trying now. I have Cousin Roberts old letter here by me copying what I can from it. And I did the same for him. He has forgotten all he wrote to me. He also referred me to Irene Fulks, but she is another one I never did get in touch with as well as your own dear self. So now dear, I hope you get something out of this anyway. Now I am going to take a clear sheet of paper and write your Father's war record on a clean page.
    So bye.


    ____
    Posted: 9 Oct 2006 5:46PM
    Patsy Bradley

    Sherry, I sent some things to your personal e-mail. I did not know Susanna had a child with William Kirk, so I would love to have the descendants of this marriage. I do not know who the Sherman family is. Can you explain their connection? There may be children in the second marriage of Susanna and John James Farrir, but I do not have that either. I have mostly concentrated on Martha Wilson Shelton, my direct ancestor, but I am interested in anything I can get on her siblings also.

    I hope I have given you something to carry your research forward. Check your personal e-mail when you get this.

    Patsy
    http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tex
    as.counties.chambers/219.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx


    Property:
    On 28 October 1856, Mary paid $300 for the purchase of 1/4 of a league of the Shadrack Burney survey from Tabitha Jane Shelton Jones.

    Note: re: Shadrach Burney
    Taken from Volume II (1782-1801) Index and Abstracts of Deeds of Record of Pitt County, North Carolina, Compiled by Judith DuPree Ellison

    Deed Bk O (1797-1801/Pg O 507-519
    Pg: 514
    Date: 1-1-1801
    Grantor: Lewis Cannon
    Grantee: George Smith
    Additional Information: 100 A; £100. Former owner: Matthew Pollard. Wit.: Lewis Bryan Cox, Shadrach Burney

    Original Land Grants in Chambers County:
    Shadrack Burney 1831

    Shadrack Burney (by Kevin Ladd http://www.sfasu.edu/heritagecenter/8482.asp)

    Shadrack Burney was born about 1789 in North Carolina and is usually referred to as one of the earliest settlers of this area. A Shadrack Bur-ney appears in 1792 as the grandson of a Simon Burney, whose will was probated in Greene County, Georgia Most sources give his date of arrival as 1823. When the family of E. H. R. and Sarah (Barrow) Wallis settled at Wallis Hill in the winter of 1824-1825, they found only two bachelors living in that section. Family tradition holds that one of the two was Burney. The other was a Mr. Arnold, although no records have ever provided any more information about him. The 1826 census of the Atascosito District lists him as a farmer and stockraiser and also indicates he had previously resided in Louisiana before coming to Texas. His survey, located on the north side of Turtle Bay (Lake Anahuac) was bordered on the west by the E.H.R. Wallis Survey and on the north and east by the M. A. Carroll Survey. His title was dated April 24, 1831. His name does not appear in any local records after that date. One record refers to Burney as a former associate of the pirate/privateer Jean Laffite. The only landmark that links this early settler to the land is Burney Gully.

    Census:
    24 Jul 1860 Chambers Co, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location
    residence 425
    Sherman R.H. 30 1830 New York farmer 2000, 250
    Mary A. 24 1836 Texas
    Austin 5 1855 Texas
    William 4 1846
    Martha 2 1858
    Johns Orlando 19 1841 Texas

    residence 432/426
    Barnes Willis 40 1820 Connecticut farmer 300 200
    Rebecca (Sherman) 46 1814 New York
    William 20 1840 Iowa
    Jacob 17 1843 Illinois
    Rebecca 13 1847 Missouri
    John 9 1851 Missouri
    Mary 5 1855 Texas
    Lynus 3 1857 Texas
    Rebecca 74 1786 Massachusetts

    residene 427
    Sherman L.B. (Lothrop) 35 1825 New York farmer 600 400
    Mary S. 24 1836 Tennessee
    William K. 4 1856 Texas
    Devilla E. 1 1859 Texas


    Property:
    Texas Land Title Abstracts
    Grantee: William Kirk
    Certificate: 4/64
    Patentee: Mary K. Sherman
    Patent Date: 26 Mar 1861
    Acres: 1244
    District: Jefferson; Liberty
    County: Hardin
    File: 110
    Patent #: 264
    Patent Volume: 7
    Class: Lib. 2nd


    Census:
    residence 10
    Loth Sherman 44 1826 Farmer 1,000 New York
    Mary Sherman 34 1836 Tennessee
    William Sherman 14 1856 Texas
    Esther Sherman 12 1858 Texas
    Petronele Sherman 7 1863 Texas
    Mary Sherman 9 1861 Texas
    Leverett Sherman 3 1867 Texas (grew to marry Mary Hill, 4 yr old from next door)

    residence 11
    Hill Coleman 30 1840 Georgia farmer
    Sarah 24 1846 Texas
    Mary 4 1866 Texas (grew to marry Leverett Sherman, 3 yr old from next door)
    Virginia 1 1869 Texas
    Hill Epsy 69 1801 Female North Carolina

    Other-Begin:
    major hurricane hit Wallisville in 17 Sep 1875 when several building were destroyed.


    Census:
    3rd Precinct or Wallisville, Chambers County 9th June 1880

    residence 31/33 (page 4)
    Sherman Lotrop B. 55 1825 Self Married New York New Hampshire New Hampshire farmer
    Sherman Mary S. 44 1836 wife Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee
    Sherman Amanda 14 1866 Daughter Texas New York Tennessee
    Sherman Lotrop L. 12 1868 Son Single Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Mrs. Devilla E. 22 1858 Daughter Widowed Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Oscar 3 1877 Grandson Single Texas New York Tennessee
    Jones Abbie A. 3m Feb 1880 Granddaughter Single Texas New York Tennessee

    residence 32/34
    Wm. A. Smith 48 1832 Alabama
    Emily Smith 46 1834 Georgia
    Lena Smith 5 1875 Texas
    Wm. H. Miller 23 1857 stepson Texas
    Geo. C. Miller 18 1862 stepson Texas
    Emily V. Merritt 14 1866 stepdau Texas
    Joseph Hill 9 1871 nephew Texas
    Hattie Hill 7 1873 niece Texas
    Ben Hill 5 1875 nephew Texas
    Ettie Hill 14 1866 niece Texas
    P. C. Hill 38 1842 Texas Georgia SC widower

    residence 33/35
    Miller, James A. 26 TX Florida Georgia
    Sophronia 18 1862 Texas NY TN

    residence 34/35
    Barnes Willis 63 1817 Self Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut farmer
    Barnes Rebecca 66 1814 wife New Hampshire New Hampshire Massachusetts
    Barnes Jacob 37 1843 Son Single Illinois Connecticut New Hampshire laborer
    Barnes Lannis 23 1857 Son Single Texas Connecticut New Hampshire
    Doebner Willie 10 1870 Grandson Texas Prussia Missouri

    residence 35/37
    Sherman Richd. H. 50 1830 Self Widower New York New Hampshire New Hampshire farmer
    Sherman Martha 21 1859 Daughter Single Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Richard 17 1863 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Edgar 15 1865 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Oliver 11 1869 Son Texas New York Texas
    Sherman Annie 5 1875 Daughter Texas New York Texas

    residence 37/36
    Sherman R. H. 27 1853 Self Missouri New York Missouri
    Sherman Susan S 24 1856 wife Texas Tennessee Louisiana
    Sherman Boyd O. 7m 1879 Son Texas Missouri Texas

    (next page, page 5)
    residence 38/40
    Sherman, John T. 55 widowed New York New Hampshire Connecticut
    Sherman, Chas 23 son married farmer Texas New York Kentucky
    Sherman, Mary A 20 daughter-in-law married Texas Tennessee Tennessee
    Sherman, Leonard 1 grandson Texas Texas Texasexas Texas

    Notes:

    Married:
    "Lothrop Blockmon Sherman was ... married on August 9, 1855 to Mrs. Mary Sophronia (Kirk) Farris, the daughter of John Kirk."
    "Chambers County, Texas, in the War Between the States,"
    by Kevin Ladd

    "He (Lothrop Blookway Sherman) married Mrs. Mary Sophronia Kirk Fairas on 9 Aug 1855. May was born 18 1835 in Tennessee and died 30 September 1889 in Chambers County, Texas. She is buried in Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, Chambers County, Texas. Mary is the daughter of John Kirk and wife Susan Shelton. May was married previously to [?] Fairas. (possibly P.J. Fairas who died 29 Jul 1851)."
    "The Descendents of Jacob Haven Sherman, Sr. & Rebecca Stebbins Sherman" by Linda Clark Stewart

    (note if married to P.J. Fairas, would have been widowed at age 15.)

    Children:
    1. William Kirk Sherman was born on 18 Oct 1856 in Chambers Co, Texas; died on 18 Nov 1917 in Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Sherman Cem, Lake Charlotte, Chambers Co, Texas.
    2. Devilla Esther "Het" Sherman was born on 27 Dec 1858 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; died after 1886 in of Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas.
    3. Mary Sophronia Sherman was born on 23 Aug 1861 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; died on 13 Oct 1881 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Eminence Cem, Eminence, Chambers Co, Texas.
    4. 5. Amanda* Petronile Sherman was born on 15 Oct 1863 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; died on 14 Dec 1918 in 2050 Magnolia St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 15 Dec 1918 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    5. Leverett Lothrop Sherman was born on 26 May 1867 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; died on 8 Mar 1923 in China, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in China City Cem, China, Jefferson Co, Texas.

  5. 12.  James* Madison CourtJames* Madison Court was born in 1829 in Louisiana (son of Thomas* Court, (immigrant) and Ann* Johnson); died after 15 Aug 1899 in Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1831, Lavaca Bay Region, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1836 and 1845, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; Republic of Texas
    • Residence: Feb 1836, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 24 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jul 1860, Sabine Pass (Precinct 5), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1861 and 1865, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; Texas Confederate States
    • Military: 28 May 1862, enlisted Company B (gunboat "Uncle Ben")
    • Census: 23 Jun 1870, Sparks and River Settlement, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Beaumont (District 40), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 30 Sep 1952, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; court case: Smith graves
    • Other-Begin: 10 Aug 1961, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; court case: Smith graves

    Notes:

    1865 listed in Confederate Indigent Families Lists of Texas 1863-1865 by Linda Mearse (avail thru Interlibrary loan)

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Tom Cloud"
    The book "The Story of Beaumont" is on-line in html (web page)format with an index and list of illustrations that were created for it (it had neither). Published in 1925/26, it is a valuable reference for early East Texas researchers. The index has the actual page numbers where the reference is found to make citations more precise.

    The table of contents can be found here:
    http://www.mykindred.com/wiess/st-o-b/index.htm

    It can be a lengthy download if on a dial-up connection, so it is also available without the graphics at:
    http://www.mykindred.com/wiess/st-o-b/toc-old.html

    There were numerous typographical errors and some grammatical errors. No corrections were made to the document. It is, so far as I can determine, true to the original.

    If you find an error or want to make a suggestion, please
    contact me at cloud@peaches.ph.utexas.edu.

    "G. W. Hargraves, who was captain of a little Beaumont company of militia in August, 1835, had sixty-two men under him, twenty of whom took part in the battle of the Alamo. He also was at the head of twenty-one volunteers who started to join ston to stop the advance of Santa Anna, but the battle of San Jacinto was fought before they reached that place, and they were ordered to rout some hostile Indians north of the town. Men Mr. Hargraves could remember years after who were in his company, were;

    William Clark, ____ Clark, John Coale, ____ Coale, Bill Ashworth, Aaron Ashworth, Tapler Ashworth, Luke Ashworth, Charles Cronier, Elisha Stephenson, Lige Stephenson, Tom Berwick, Batiste Pevito, Dave Harmon, George Medgar, William Beckham, d Garner, Isaac Garner, Jim McCall, John Allen, ____ Allen, Joe Linsicomb, Jake Hays, Jim Jett, ____ Jett, Clark Beach, ____ Powers, Archie Richie, Wash Tevis, Jack Tevis, ____ Williams, Tom Yoakum, Jim Foreman and Ben Johnson, and Jim Courts."

    http://www.mykindred.com/wiess/st-o-b/16-Beaumont-in-the-Wars.html#457030
    "The Story of Beaumont" on-line

    (note: Jim Courts was born 1829; so, he would have been 6 yrs old.
    _____________
    Lived with John Sparks right after marriage (1850 Census - census date 24 Oct; marriage date, Oct 15), but must not have stayed there very long. They are also listed in 1850 living with James Eaves, a laborer, and his wife Eliza (ages 37), with the Eaves' children, Rachel, 8; Lazil, 5; and Joseph, 2, all from Louisiana except Joseph who was born in Texas. Julia was only 14. Listed as a farmer.
    _____________
    The marriage of James Courts, son of Thomas and Ann Johnson Court, and Julia Ann Sparks, 13 year old daughter of John Sidney and Melinda Jones Sparks, brought together two of the founding families of lower East Texas. Thomas and Ann, with James as a baby, came to Sabine Pass about 1829/30. The historical marker in Sabine Pass Lion's Club Parks states that our Court Family and another family named McGaffey were here "as early" as 1832. Not only were they in Texas before it became a state, they were here during the time that it was part of Mexico, and in 1836, when it became a Republic in its own right. Our family can truly say we are mutli-generation Texans.

    The Sparks arrived in Texas, traveling by covered wagon from Tennessee, in 1838, when Julia Ann was just two. They settled on Pavel's Island first, then came ashore at Sabine Lake and became the first permanent anglo inhabitants of what was called "Aurora", and which eventually became Port Arthur.

    The Pioneer Spirit prevailed as both families withstood early life on the Gulf Coast. Yellow Fever, mosquitos, hurricanes and tropical storms, alligators and other wild creatues combined to make life harrowing and an adventure at the same time. Some of those stories will be included in other history items.

    James and Julia began their married life in Aurora, and eventually built their own cabin. Julia's brothers, sisters, and some cousins married and remained in the area of Aurora. James' siblings stayed in the area of Sabine Pass and Port Arthur as well, although several moved away after they reached adulthood.

    James and Julia had 13 children, most of who have descendents still living here in the Golden Triangle. We have located descendents of the other children as well.

    James and Julia are featured in the Museum of the Gulf Coast in the section on "Aurora." Pictures of both of them and several other family members (Sparks) are on display.

    _____________________________
    Transcript of a land transfer:
    James M Court : The State of Texas : 18 April 1856
    To Transfer : County of Jefferson : (vol A pg 113-114)
    Wm Burgett :

    Know All Men by these presents:
    That I, James Madison Court, eldest son of Thomas Court, deceased, of Orange County State of Texas for and in consideration of Seventy-Eight dollars paid to me by William Burgett of the County of Jefferson and State of Texas, have bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain, sell, and convey unto the said William Burgett all the right, title, and interest which I have and hold in the headright League of Land Granted to Thomas Court, my Father now deceased whch Land is located on the waters of the Palo Pinto a tributary of the Brazos River, my interest being one seventh there being seven children of us of my Father's interest. The said William Burgett to have and to hold said interest in said land hereby conveyed to the said William Burgett his heirs and assigns forever for further description of said Land reference may be had to the field notes and Patent in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal scrawl for seal this 18th day of April A.D. 1856.
    In the Presence of Otis McGaffy (Notary Public)
    _______________
    1869

    From: Debbie & Bryan Spurgeon
    Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 21:40:42
    To: Sherry
    Subject: Digging at the Orange Library


    Hey Sherry,
    I went digging at the Orange Library this evening. Actually came up with a book from the SE Texas Historical Society that showed some listings of civil cases filed in Beaumont in 1874/75.

    James Courts and other family members were listed in several of them.

    The files are in the Sam Houston Regional Library. They are:

    File 106 - Case #517
    Wesley Garner, administrator of Estate of Holland C.V. Edmondson vs. James Court - 1869

    File 107 -
    Wesley garner, administrator of Estate of Holland C.V. Edmondson vs. Lewis King (Lewis was Sarah Ann Court's husband) - 1869

    File 108
    same as above vs Sam Lee (Sam was married to Julia Ann's sister) -1869

    Box 6
    File #3 - Case 609
    James Courts, C.C. Gientze vs. Charles W. Winn - 1874 - Postal Service (this one has me intriqued)

    Case 610 has same infomration as Case 609

    File # 51
    Case #626
    William Allison vs. James M. Court - 1875
    ______________

    1865 listed in Confederate Indigent Families Lists of Texas 1863-1865 by Linda Mearse (avail thru Interlibrary loan)

    ______________

    Civil War vet....he was a marksman in Speight's batallion Company B who served on the war-converted cotton boat steamer "Uncle Ben" and was involved in at least one Sabine Pass battle. (Frank Courts)

    1870 Sparks and River Settlement:
    res 95/77 val of real estate val of personal estate
    Coats, Jim 40 Farmer, b. LA, 400, 2000
    Julia, 34 keeping house TN
    Mary, 18, at home TX
    Clifton 16, mail rider
    Nastebenthia 14 at home
    William, 12, laborer
    Madison 10, at home
    Helmer 8, at home
    Anne 3, at home
    Lisa 8 at home TX

    ______________

    1875 - listed in newspaper that he made a loan at a merchandise store in Beaumont so that he could farm that year and raise crops
    ______________

    1880 census lists himself as wagoning age 50, from LA, father from Eng, mother from Louisiana. Household 211/220, next door to Clifton Court, his son. The children listed still living at home are Helmer, James, Anna, Lillian, Fannie, Emmet, and Viola.
    ____________

    1890s, moved from Aurora upriver to around DuPont area. The family founded what became South Park ISD.
    ____________

    Texas Revolution Page 2 p 9
    listed: Courts, Jim Private, Captain Logans 3rd Company M.R. 43
    ____________

    (Note from Kirby Courts:)
    James "Jim" was one of the first Pony Express Riders in Texas. He carried mail from Sabine Pass to Harrisburg (Houston), Texas. He was also a farmer and cattleman. During the Texas Battle for Independence in 1836, James was on the muster Roll for Jefferson Co. George Hargraves organized the company. They were known as "Capt. Chessire's Company Volunteers." (Jefferson Co Historical Commission Veterans, Pt 1). The Book "Pioneer Remimscences of Jefferson County" by T.J. Russell, p 34, states in Sabine Pass "Thomas Courts and son, James Courts, were there with John McGaffey at an early day. Both are dead. Several children of James Courts are now in this county."
    _________
    To: archinfo@tsl.state.tx.us
    8/19/98
    Court, James M. 02271
    Claimant: Court, James M.
    Pension Number: 02271
    County: Jefferson

    Application approved Oct 7, 1899
    Q. What is your name? Answer: James M. Courts
    Q. What is your age? Answer: 69
    Q. In what County do you reside? Answer: Jefferson
    Q. How long have you resided in said County and what is your post office address?
    Answer: 60 years, Beaumont.
    Q. Have you applied for a pension under the Confederate Pension law heretofore, and been rejected? If so, state when and where. Answer: No sir
    Q. What is your occupation if able to engage in one: Answer: Farmer when able
    Q. What is your physical condition: Answer: Bad
    Q. If your physical condition is such that you are unable by your own labor to earn a support, state what caused such disability. Answer: broken leg, rupture
    Q. State in what company and regiment you enlisted in the Confederate army, and the time of your service. Answer: Company "B" Speight's Battalion,
    first called Liberman Batal.
    Q. State whether or not you have received any pension or veteran donation land certificate under any previous law, and if you answer in the affirmative, state what pension or veteran donation land certificate you have received. Answer: No sir
    Q. What real and personal property do you now own, and what is the present value of such property? Give list of such property and value. Answer: Five horses, $50.00 value of
    them all, bring with on range.
    Q. What property, and what was the value thereof have you sold or conveyed within two years prior to the date of this application? Answer: none
    Q. What income, if any, do you receive? Answer: none
    Q. Are you in indigent circumstances; that is, are you in actual want, and destitute of property and means of substistence? Answer: Yes sir
    Q. Are you unable by your labor to earn a support? Answer: Yes sir
    Q. Have you transferred to others any property of value of any kind for the purpose of becoming a beneficiary under this law? Answer: No sir
    Q. Did you ever desert the Confederacy? Answer: No sir
    Q. Have you been continuously since the first day of January, 1880, a bona fide resident citizen of this State? Answer: Yes sir
    Wherefore your petitioner prays that his application be approved and that such other proceedings be had in the premises as are required by law.
    (Signature of Applicant) J.M. (X) Court
    Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28 day of July A.D. 1899.
    George O'Brien
    County Judge, Jefferson County, Texas
    (Signature of Witness) C. E. Hillebrandt
    (Signature of Witness) Pierce (X) Fuige

    Affidavit of Physician (abbreviated)
    Dr. J.W. Cruse, practicing physician of this County, duly sworn, examined James M. Court and finds him laboring under the following disabilities which render him unable to labor at any work or calling sufficient to earn a support for himself: Broken leg in the ankle, can't use his foot., inguinal hernia which is very severe. Sworn 15 day of Aug 1899

    Certificate of County Commissioners: signed 15 Aug 1899
    (commissioners signed: A. Jroard (?) Pnct #1; H.T. Bist 2nd Pnct; B.J. Johnson Pnct 3; S. Landrum 4th Pnct)
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    According to Ruth McVey, Pierre Fruge (Pierce Fuige) Confederate App was witnessed the day before James', on July 27, and was witnessed by Hillebrandt & James; also Judge O'Brien.
    ________________________________________
    From Frank Courts: I also checked the article on the removal of graves from the private cemetery where Dupont is now located on Port Arthur Road in the 60's. It states that James M. And Julia were both found there and moved to Forest Lawn. It also lists the other graves, 22 in all, including a James F. (as you stated) and a James C. Court as being moved from there. I dont know why your list is different. I have been to Forest Lawn and have seen the moved graves. The remains were grouped under four headstones which say "T. F. Smith Homestead Tract Cemetery" or something similar. Forest Lawn does have the names listed, and Carroll Wallace funeral home has other records of the move, which they coordinated. T. F. Smith was somehow connected with the Sparks, I believe.
    ________________________________________
    From: mac@lcc.net (Ruth A McVey)
    To: lumoto@aol.com (Sherry Sharp)
    Hi Sherry,
    I received this info from a friend who "lives" genealogy and has been very helpful to me. His name is James A. Johnson age 75 who lives in Bellaire but doesn't have a computer. He sent the following:

    1850 St. Landry #1996-2361 #455-455

    Vigel Frozia 45 Farmer $800 Pers. LA (1850 Fruge 40)
    Mary 46 (35) LA
    Artimese 14 LA (17 Pierre, 10 Louisa, Artimese 8)
    Susan 12 (6) LA
    Uzenie 10 (1) LA (Eugene)
    Useph 8 LA (Joseph?)
    Phitestine 5 LA (Celestine?)
    Alzemah 7/12 TX (Azema?)

    #456-456

    Pier Frozia 23 farm laborer LA (#1996-2361 1850 St Landry age 17)
    Elizabeth 17 H.K. LA (b. TX)

    Sherry I've written the above just as Mr. Johnson wrote it to me. Hope it's not to confusing. Artemeas/Artimese and Susan were sisters of Pierre but I don't find Denise. Could she have been born later?

    I know that my GGF Pierre Frugia (Fruge) married a second time and had a son Lyman Frugia and a dgt. named Goldie. Lyman Frugia, Jr. and his wife Doris Ann live in Vidor and I've written to her twice sending her my data in hopes she would share but she hasn't.

    From marriage books for Jefferson County I have Pier Fruge m. Julia Courta 14 Jul 1897 and Pierre Fruge m. Mrs. Lidia Cuniff 31 Aug 1891. I know that my GGF Pierre called his son Pierre "Peter" but I have nothing else. So I don't know who married whom.

    You can say I'm still a novice when it comes to genealogy but I'm learning. Do you know if copies of Successions from LA can be ordered by mail? I found several Fruge's listed in Imperial Calcasieu and St. Landry Parish. Also listed were some Hayes. There is a book written by Shirley Burwell of Lake Charles I presume listing all the successions.

    Any tips or suggestions are most welcome. Keep in touch.

    Ruth

    _________________________________

    Residence:
    according to Historical marker, his father arrived in Sabine Pass in 1832, arriving from the Lavaca Bay region.

    Residence:
    his sister Sara Court said to be the first white child born in Aurora under the Mexican Flag

    Census:
    24 Oct 1850 Sabine Pass

    residence 215:
    Milton H Bloodworth 25 1825 Louisiana
    Nancy (Holt) Bloodworth 18 1832 Texas
    Benjamin P Bloodworth 2 1848 Louisiana
    William Bloodworth 1 1849 Louisiana
    Benjamin Holt 55 1795 Mississippi
    Thomas C Holt 50 1800 Mississippi
    Thomas D Holt 4 1846 Louisiana
    William Holt 53 1797 Mississippi
    Mary Ann Holt 17 1833 Texas
    Thomas R Holt 26 1824 Louisiana
    Charles Holt 28 1822 Louisiana
    William C Holt 15 1835 Louisiana
    Richard Holt 13 1837 Louisiana

    Residence 216
    Stockholm, Peter D. 31 1819 New York carpenter
    Mary 17 1833 Louisiana
    William 2 1848 Texas
    Elizabeth 0 1850 Texas

    Residence 217
    Brewer, William 23 1827 Louisiana
    Brewer, Caroline 22 1828 Louisiana

    Residence 218
    Solomon Sparks 30 1820 Tennessee
    Martha C Sparks 30 1829 South Carolina
    Lucy Ann Sparks 8 1842 Tennessee
    John L Sparks 6 1844 Tennessee
    James E Sparks 3 1847 Louisiana
    Mary Susan Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    Jacob Sparks 22 1828 Tennessee

    Residence 219
    John S. Sparks 39 1811 North Carolina
    Melinda Sparks 29 1821 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 9 1841 Texas
    Eliza J. Sparks 7 1843 Texas
    John F. Sparks 4 1846 Texas
    Sarah C. Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    James Court 22 1828 Louisiana
    Julia Ann (Sparks) Courts 14 1836 Tennessee



    Census:
    12 Jul 1860 Precinct No. 5 Sabine Pass
    residence 378
    James Court 30 mail carrier 500 Louisiana
    Julia 24 TN 1856 Tennessee
    Mary E 8 1852 Texas
    Henry C 6 1854 Texas
    Julia A 4 1856 Texas
    William F 2 1858 Texas
    Elias M 6/12 1859 Texas

    residence 379
    John Sparks 49 1811 North Carolina farmer 320 2100
    Malinda Sparks 41 1819 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 19 1841 Texas
    John F Sparks 14 1856 Texas
    Sarah C Sparks 11 1849 Texas
    Arabella H Sparks 8 1852 Texas
    James C Sparks 6 1854 Texas
    Worthey C Sparks 4 1856 Texas
    Henry E L Sparks 8/12 1859 Texas

    residence 380
    Samuel Lee 38 1822 Denmark stock raiser 4,000
    Eliza 16 1844 Texas


    Military:
    Name: J M Courts
    Rank at enlistment: Private
    State Served: Texas
    Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Texas 11th Cavalry Battalion.

    Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
    --
    Name: J M Courts
    Rank at enlistment: Private
    State Served: Texas
    Service Record: Enlisted in Company I, Texas 13th Infantry Regiment.

    Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records



    Census:
    Residence 77
    Coats (Courts) J.M. 40 1830 Louisiana 400, 2,000 farmer
    Julia 34 1836 Tennessee
    Mary 18 1852 Texas
    Clifton 16 1854 Texas
    Nasthentha 14 1856 Texas
    William 12 1858 Texas
    Madison E. 10 1860 Texas
    ekner 8 1862 Texas
    James 5 1865 Texas
    Anna 3 1867 Texas
    Lisa 8 1862 Texas

    residence 78
    Sparks M (Melinda) 51 1819 at home Tennessee widow
    James 17 1853 Texas farm laborer
    Worthy 14 1856 Texas
    John 27 1843 Texas farmer

    residence 79
    Spark, C (Caroline) 50 1820 SC keeping house widow
    Edwin 23 1847 Louisiana
    Joseph 16 1854 Texas
    Oscar 14 Texas
    Court T.J. 27 1843 Texas (Thomas Jefferson - bro of James Court)

    residence 80
    Brewton W.P. 33 1837 Tennessee
    Sarah (Sparks) 22 1848 Texas (Dau of Melinda)
    Grace 5 1865 TX
    Silas F. 8/12 1869 TX

    residence 81
    Lee, Samuel 52 1818 farmer 1580 Denmark
    Jane E. 27 1843 Texas
    Emma 3 1867 Texas


    residence 82
    Smith. T.J. 34 farmer 500 Indiana (Later would marry Mary Ellen Courts
    Sarah 25 Texas
    Electra 3/12 Texas


    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 Beaumont (District 40), Jefferson Co, Texas

    210 Court, William 21 work at saw mill TX - TX
    Darinda, 22 wife Texas Georgia Texas
    Danie 3 dau TX
    Benton 1 son TX


    211
    J.M. COURT Self M Male W 50 LA Wagoning ENGLAND LA
    Julia A. COURT Wife M Female W 43 TN Keeping House NC AL
    Helma (Helmer) COURT Son S Male W 18 TX Wagoner LA TN
    James COURT Son S Male W 15 TX At Home LA TN
    Annie COURT Dau S Female W 12 TX At Home LA TN
    Lillian COURT Dau S Female W 8 TX At Home LA TN
    Fannie COURT Dau S Female W 5 TX At Home LA TN
    Emmet COURT Son S Male W 3 TX At Home LA TN
    Viola COURT Dau S Female W 11M TX At Home LA TN

    213
    Court, Clifton 25 1855 raftsman TX LA TN
    Fannie 26 1854 TX TN TN
    Ella M. 3 1877 TX


    (Peter Stockholm & Pierre Frugia in this community. No Sparks or Blocks or Burrrells. Must be Beaumont proper.)



    Other-Begin:
    Court Cause No. 16107
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr., et al
    vs
    Unknown Heirs of Caroline Sparks, et al

    Court Cause No. 18399
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr., et al
    vs
    Robert S. Frugia, et al


    Court Cause No. 20324
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr. et al
    vs.
    Coy V. Courts, et al (Sr.)

    On this 10th day of August 1961, came on to be heard the application of the plaintiffs in the above entitled and numbered cause for an order of the court showing that the plaintiffs have complied with the judgments previously entered in said cause and further showing that the plaintiffs or their successors in interest are entitled to the free and unrestricted use of the land hereinafter described, as set forth in plaintiff's petition in the above entitled and numbered causes...
    (pgs 10-13 of attached pdf)

    James* married Julia* Ann Sparks on 15 Oct 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas. Julia* (daughter of John Sidney* Sparks and Melinda* Jones, (maybe dau?)) was born on 13 Oct 1836 in Franklin Co, Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 1925 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 26 Jan 1925 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Julia* Ann SparksJulia* Ann Sparks was born on 13 Oct 1836 in Franklin Co, Tennessee (daughter of John Sidney* Sparks and Melinda* Jones, (maybe dau?)); died on 25 Jan 1925 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 26 Jan 1925 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 24 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jul 1860, Sabine Pass (Precinct 5), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 23 Jun 1870, Sparks and River Settlement, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Beaumont (District 40), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1904, 1 blk w of 747 South Grand Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 23 May 1910, Beaumont (Precinct 6), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1913 and 1925, 1598 Cartright, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; D.C.
    • Other-Begin: 22 Mar 1936, Port Arthur News, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 30 Sep 1952, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; court case: Smith graves
    • Other-Begin: 10 Aug 1961, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; court case: Smith graves

    Notes:

    1910 Julia Courts, age 73; b TN; living w/
    514/537 Thomas F. Smith 51 head
    Mary E 57 wife TX father TX mother TN
    Brewer Belle D - step-dau 26 TX LA TX
    Smith James T son 22
    Ella V dau 16
    Court Julia A mother in law - 73
    Sparks William E cousin 59

    515/538 Courts Matt E head 49
    Mary E wife 49
    Coy G son 15
    Emma S dau 8
    Emmet M bro 34
    _____________________
    (Notes of Kirby Courts:)
    Julia was the daughter of John and Melinda Sparks, who came to Texas from North Carolina in the 1850s. Julia was probably born in Tennessee in about 1836. She lived to be 89 years old and spent most of her life in Jefferson Co, Texas. Shried James M. Court when she was 13 years old. They lived in Sabine Pass, Texas, during their first years of marriage. The older family members state that they remained there until the late 1880s. Severe hurricanes at this time destroyed the settlement on a number of occasions. The family moved to the Nederland-Port Neches area, away from the beach area. They remained there till their deaths and were buried in the old Sparks Cemetry. The cemetery is the present site of the DuPont Chemical plant. In 1952 all the bodies were reburied at Magnolia (sic) Cemetery. -- they were reburied in Forest Lawn

    To: archinfo@tsl.state.tx.us
    8/19/98
    Court, Julia Ann 11498
    Claimant: Court, Julia Ann
    Pension Number: 11498
    County: Jefferson

    Approved March 6, 1925
    The State of Texas
    County of Jefferson

    To the Honorable County Judge of Jefferson County, Texas,
    Your petition, Mrs. Julia Ann Court, respectfully represents that she is a resident citizen of Jefferson County, in the State of Texas; that she is the widow of Jas M Court, deceased, who was a Confederate soldier (or sailor), and that she ms this application for the purpose of obtaining a pension as the widow of said James M. Court, deceased...
    Q. What is your name? Answer: Julia Ann Court
    Q. What is your age? Answer: I will be 69 years old October
    Q. In what County do you reside? Answer: Jefferson
    Q. How long have you resided in said County and what is your post office address?
    Answer: About 65 years. P.O. Beaumont, Texas
    Q. Have you applied for a pension under the Confederate pension Law heretofore, and been rejected? If so, state when and where. Answer: No.
    Q. What is your occupation if able to engage in one? Answer: Have ironed, unable to work Q. What is your physical condition? Answer: Enfebled by age
    Q. What was the name of your deceased husband? Answer: James M Court
    Q. Were you married to him anterior to March 1, 1866? Answer: I was married to my
    husband in 1860 Orange Co, Tex
    Q. What was the date of his death? Answer: He died in February 1891
    Q. Are you unmarried, and have you so remained unmarried since the death of your said husband for whose services you claim a pension? Answer: Yes.
    Q. In what State was your husband's command originally organized?
    Answer: in Jefferson Co, Texas
    Q. How long did your husband serve? Give date of enlistment and discharge.
    Answer: about 4 years. He
    enlisted about June 1961.
    Q. What was the name or letter of your husband's company and name or number of his regiment? Answer: Don't know letter of Co.
    Capt Keith's Co (Griffith?)
    Q. State whether he served in the infantry, artillery, cavalry, or the navy.
    Answer: infantry
    Q. State wither or not you have received any pension or veteran donation land certificate under any previous law, and if you answer in the affirmative state what pension or veteran donation land certificate you hae received. Answer: None at all - my husband
    drew a Confederate pension in his life time.
    Q. What real and personal property do you now own, and what is the present value of such property? Give list of such property and value. Answer: Don't own any property.
    Q. What property, and what was the value thereof, have you sold or conveyed within two years prior to the date of this application? Answer: None
    Q. What income, if any, do you receive? Answer: Nothing
    Q. Are you in indigent circumstances; that is, are you in actual want, and destitute of property and means of subsistence? Answer: Yes.
    Q. Are you unable by your labor to earn a support? Answer: Yes.
    Q. Have you transferred to others any property of value of any kind for the purpose of becoming a beneficiary under this law? Answer: No.
    Q. Did your husband for whose services you claim a pension, ever desert the Confederacy?
    Answer: No.
    Q. Have you been continuously since the first day of March, 1880, a bona fide resident citizen of this State? Answer: Yes.
    (Signature of Applicant) Julia Ann Court
    Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of August, A.D. 1905
    D.P. Wheat, County Judge, Jefferson Co, TX
    Affidavit of Witnesses:
    B.J. Johnson and R.D. Kent
    sworn to 10 October 1905

    Certificate of County Judge, D.P. Wheat, issued October 10, 1905.

    Affidavit sworn to by C.E. Hillebrandt 10th day Oct, 1905
    The State of Texas } Before me D.P.
    County of Jefferson } Wheat, County Judge
    Jefferson County Texas on this day personally appeared C.E. Hillebrandt known to me, who being by me duly sworn says that he was personally acquainted with James Court who is an applicant for a confederate pension, that he knew James Court for more than 50 years, that he served in the confederate army with James Court in the same company viz Capt. Keith's Company, Speight's Batallion, does not recollect letter of company, but he served with him in the years 1862-1863 when he was transferred to Capt. O'Brien's Company and he remained in Keith's Company where he served until the end of war and was finally discharged. He said that he never deserted and was finally discharged, and he had reputation of being fine soldier. He was in one of the battles of Sabine Pass, can't recollect, which, I know his wife is feeble and in indigent circumstances.
    (signed) C.E. Hillebrandt
    Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 10th day October, 1905.
    (signed) D.P. Wheat, County Judge

    Certificate of County Commissioners: Issued 13 November 1905.
    (commissioners who signed: Mally Eastham, H.F. Bist, B.J. Johnson, S.C. Bigham)

    Comptroller's Department, State of Texas, Austin Febry 12, 1906
    To the Military Secretary, War Department, Washington, D.C.
    Dear Sir:
    I have the honor to request the military record of James M. Court who was reported to have enlisted in Company Keith's 15 Regiment, Texas Infantry in the service of the Confederate States army.
    Purpose: The widow of the person above named is an applicant for a Confederate pension granted by this State, and I desire to verify his proof of service.
    Very respectfully,
    J.W. Stephens, Comptroller

    from: War Department,
    The Military Secretary's Office,
    Washington,
    Feb. 17, 1906
    1101576

    Respectfully returned to
    The Comptroller, State of Texas, Austin,

    The name of James Court has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of the 15th Regiment Texas Infantry, C.S.A.
    The records show, however, that one J.M. Court, private, Captain Keith's Company (B), Spaight's Battalion Texas Infantry, C.S.A. (subsequently designated Keith's Company (I), 13th Texas infantry, C.S.A.), enlisted May 28, 1862, at Sabine. On the company muster roll for May and June, 1863, he is reported absent, detailed on gunboat "Uncle Ben," January 10, 1863; and on the company muster roll for January and February, 1864, the next and last roll on file, he is reported "absent without leave." No record of his capture or parole has been found.
    (signed) The Military Secretary
    ______
    Application for Mortuary Warrant:
    Submitted by Mrs. Mary E. Smith (daughter) 1598 Cartwright Avenue, P.O. Box 864, Beaumont, Texas, sworn to 11th day of March, 1925, stating she was "person to whom is entrusted the paying of the accounts and indebtedness of the late Mrs. Julia A. Court, who was a petitioner of the State of Texas, and whose file number was 11498, and whose original county was Jefferson.
    "The said pensioner died in the home of Mrs. Mary E. Smith who was related to the pensioner as Daughter.

    Certificate of Undertaker:
    C.M. Saunders, undertaker, Beaumont, had charge of body of Julia Ann Court, who died 25 January 1925, Pipkin & Brulin Co, Undertakers.

    Certificate of Physician:
    Joe Record, M.D., "attended Mrs. Julia Ann Court in her last illness, and am of the opinion that her ailments were gangrenous appendicitis."
    ______
    Death Certificate: (Registered No.: 45)
    Mrs. Julia Ann Court 1598 Cartwright, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas Resident 12 years.
    Personal:
    Female, White, widow
    Occupation: None
    Date of Birth 13 Oct 1837.
    Age: 88 yrs 3 mons, 11 days.
    Birthplace: Tenn.
    Name of Father: John Sparks, birthplace unknown
    Maiden name of Mother: Melinda Jones, birth place Tenn.
    Informant: Miss Vivian Smith, Beaumont, Tx.
    Medical:
    Date of Death: Jan 25, 1925
    "I hereby certify that I attended deceased from Jan 21, 1925 to Jan 25, 1925, that I last saw her alive on Jan 25, 1925 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 12:45 pm." The cause of death was: Ruptured Chronic Appendicitis, duon 3 years.
    Operation precede death: No.
    Autopsy: No
    Test confirmed diagnosis: Clinical
    Signed: Joe Record, M.D. 1/26/1925
    Place of Burial: McFaddin Cemetery 1/26/1925; Undertaker Pipkin & Brulin, Beaumont, Tx.

    Census:
    24 Oct 1850 Sabine Pass

    residence 215:
    Milton H Bloodworth 25 1825 Louisiana
    Nancy (Holt) Bloodworth 18 1832 Texas
    Benjamin P Bloodworth 2 1848 Louisiana
    William Bloodworth 1 1849 Louisiana
    Benjamin Holt 55 1795 Mississippi
    Thomas C Holt 50 1800 Mississippi
    Thomas D Holt 4 1846 Louisiana
    William Holt 53 1797 Mississippi
    Mary Ann Holt 17 1833 Texas
    Thomas R Holt 26 1824 Louisiana
    Charles Holt 28 1822 Louisiana
    William C Holt 15 1835 Louisiana
    Richard Holt 13 1837 Louisiana

    Residence 216
    Stockholm, Peter D. 31 1819 New York carpenter
    Mary 17 1833 Louisiana
    William 2 1848 Texas
    Elizabeth 0 1850 Texas

    Residence 217
    Brewer, William 23 1827 Louisiana
    Brewer, Caroline 22 1828 Louisiana

    Residence 218
    Solomon Sparks 30 1820 Tennessee
    Martha C Sparks 30 1829 South Carolina
    Lucy Ann Sparks 8 1842 Tennessee
    John L Sparks 6 1844 Tennessee
    James E Sparks 3 1847 Louisiana
    Mary Susan Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    Jacob Sparks 22 1828 Tennessee

    Residence 219
    John S. Sparks 39 1811 North Carolina
    Melinda Sparks 29 1821 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 9 1841 Texas
    Eliza J. Sparks 7 1843 Texas
    John F. Sparks 4 1846 Texas
    Sarah C. Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    James Court 22 1828 Louisiana
    Julia Ann (Sparks) Courts 14 1836 Tennessee



    Census:
    12 Jul 1860 Precinct No. 5 Sabine Pass
    residence 378
    James Court 30 mail carrier 500 Louisiana
    Julia 24 TN 1856 Tennessee
    Mary E 8 1852 Texas
    Henry C 6 1854 Texas
    Julia A 4 1856 Texas
    William F 2 1858 Texas
    Elias M 6/12 1859 Texas

    residence 379
    John Sparks 49 1811 North Carolina farmer 320 2100
    Malinda Sparks 41 1819 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 19 1841 Texas
    John F Sparks 14 1856 Texas
    Sarah C Sparks 11 1849 Texas
    Arabella H Sparks 8 1852 Texas
    James C Sparks 6 1854 Texas
    Worthey C Sparks 4 1856 Texas
    Henry E L Sparks 8/12 1859 Texas

    residence 380
    Samuel Lee 38 1822 Denmark stock raiser 4,000
    Eliza 16 1844 Texas


    Census:
    77 Coats (Courts) J.M. 40 1830 Louisiana 400, 2,000 farmer
    Julia 34 1836 Tennessee
    Mary 18 1852 Texas
    Clifton 16 1854 Texas
    Nasthentha 14 1856 Texas
    William 12 1858 Texas
    Madison E. 10 1860 Texas
    Helmer 8 1862 Texas <<<
    James 5 1865 Texas
    Anna 3 1867 Texas
    Lisa 8 1862 Texas

    residence 78
    Sparks M (Melinda) 51 1819 at home Tennessee widow
    James 17 1853 Texas farm laborer
    Worthy 14 1856 Texas
    John 27 1843 Texas farmer

    residence 79
    Spark, C (Caroline) 50 1820 SC keeping house widow
    Edwin 23 1847 Louisiana
    Joseph 16 1854 Texas
    Oscar 14 Texas
    Court T.J. 27 1843 Texas (Thomas Jefferson - bro of James Court)

    residence 80
    Brewton W.P. 33 1837 Tennessee
    Sarah (Sparks) 22 1848 Texas (Dau of Melinda)
    Grace 5 1865 TX
    Silas F. 8/12 1869 TX

    residence 81
    Lee, Samuel 52 1818 farmer 1580 Denmark
    Jane E. 27 1843 Texas
    Emma 3 1867 Texas


    residence 82
    Smith. T.J. 34 farmer 500 Indiana (Later would marry Mary Ellen Courts
    Sarah 25 Texas
    Electra 3/12 Texas


    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 Beaumont (District 40), Jefferson Co, Texas

    210 Court, William 21 work at saw mill TX - TX
    Darinda, 22 wife Texas Georgia Texas
    Danie 3 dau TX
    Benton 1 son TX


    211
    J.M. COURT Self M Male W 50 LA Wagoning ENGLAND LA
    Julia A. COURT Wife M Female W 43 TN Keeping House NC AL
    Helma (Helmer) COURT Son S Male W 18 TX Wagoner LA TN
    James COURT Son S Male W 15 TX At Home LA TN
    Annie COURT Dau S Female W 12 TX At Home LA TN
    Lillian COURT Dau S Female W 8 TX At Home LA TN
    Fannie COURT Dau S Female W 5 TX At Home LA TN
    Emmet COURT Son S Male W 3 TX At Home LA TN
    Viola COURT Dau S Female W 11M TX At Home LA TN

    213
    Court, Clifton 25 1855 raftsman TX LA TN
    Fannie 26 1854 TX TN TN
    Ella M. 3 1877 TX


    (Peter Stockholm & Pierre Frugia in this community. No Sparks or Blocks or Burrrells. Must be Beaumont proper.)


    Residence:
    Court, Edgar B., wks United Lbr & Export Co, h. James F. Court.
    Court, Emmett, wks United Lbr & Export Co., r. 1 blk w of same.
    Court, Homer, wks United Lbr & Export Co. h. James F. Court
    Court, H. Clifton, watchman mill, A, Kirby Lumber Co., r 747 South Grand ave, Cartwright add. 8
    Court, James F., wks United Lbr & Export Co., r 1 blk w of same. 4
    Court, Julia A. (wid James), h. Emmett Court
    Court, S. Helmer, carp r 350 Jackson ave, 5
    (five children - Bea, age 8; Hal age 6; Gladys age 3; abt 2; Lillian born 22 Jan 1904)

    Census:
    (Near McFaddin)
    residence 537
    Smith, Thomas F. 51 1859 Texas USA USA m1 23 yrs farmer truck and corn
    Mary E. wife 57 57 1853 Texas m2 7 births 6 living
    Brewer, Bella D. stepdaughter 26 1884 single
    Smith, James T. son 22 1888 Texas laborer oil fields
    Smith Ella V. daughter 16 1894 Texas
    Courts Julia A. mother-in-law 73 1837 widow TN USA USA
    Sparks, William E. cousin 59 1851 single Texas Texas Texas
    laborer truck farm

    residence 538
    Courts Matte E. 49 1861 Texas Texas Texas m2 21 yrs farmer truck farm
    Mary E. wife 49 1861 m2 10 births 8 living Texas NY Texas
    Coy G. son 16 1894 Texas
    Emma S. daughter 8 1902 Texas
    Emmet M. brother 34 1876 single Texas Texas Texas farmer truck farm


    Other-Begin:
    Court Cause No. 16107
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr., et al
    vs
    Unknown Heirs of Caroline Sparks, et al

    Court Cause No. 18399
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr., et al
    vs
    Robert S. Frugia, et al

    Court Cause No. 20324
    W.P.H. McFaddin, Jr. et al
    vs.
    Coy V. Courts, et al (Sr.)

    On this 10th day of August 1961, came on to be heard the application of the plaintiffs in the above entitled and numbered cause for an order of the court showing that the plaintiffs have complied with the judgments previously entered in said cause and further showing that the plaintiffs or their successors in interest are entitled to the free and unrestricted use of the land hereinafter described, as set forth in plaintiff's petition in the above entitled and numbered causes...
    (pgs 10-13 of attached pdf)


    Buried:
    d.c. widowed, res 1598 Cartwright
    residence there 12 yrs.
    88 yr. 3 mos 11 days
    birthplace, TN, Father: John Sparks, birthplace unk;
    mother Melinda Jones, birthplace, Tenn.
    cause of death, ruptured chronic appendicitis
    died at 12:45 p.m.
    informant, Miss Vivian Smith


    Died:
    Mrs. Julia Ann Court.

    Funeral services for Julia Ann (Sparks) Court, 88, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith, 1598 Cartwright, at 12:45 p.m. Sunday. Services were held at the late residence at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. J. W. Goodwin of the Roberts Avenue Methodist church officiating. Burial was in McFaddin cemetery at Port Arthur under direction of Pipkin & Burlin Company. (Note - Should have been called Sparks Cemetery as it was a Sparks Cemetery first) Mrs. Court was a pioneer Beaumonter, and had lived here 86 years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Messie Brewton of Beaumont and Mrs. Jane Lee of Port Neches; one brother, W. C. Sparks Beaumont; three daughter Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. J. L Sparks and Mrs. Annie Willis all of Beaumont, and 57 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

    I'm sure Solomon Sparks and a number of other kinfolks or buried in the Sparks's Cemetery. Do not know for sure when the Sparks's Cemetery was closed.
    (cemetery was exhumed and moved to Forest Lawn, see Cemeteries section)

    shared by James Willis Sparks29 -- author?

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: James Courts
    Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1850

    Spouse: Julia Ann Sparks

    Marriage County: Jefferson
    Marriage State: Texas

    Source: County Court Records - FHL microfilm # 1311466


    license 12th day of October 1850 by I.K. Robertsosn, county clerk
    marriage 15th day of October 1850 by William Chisholm, Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5.

    Children:
    1. Mary Ellen Courts was born on 8 Sep 1852 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 19 Dec 1935 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 20 Dec 1935 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Henry Clifton Courts, Sr was born on 5 Jul 1854 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 18 May 1938 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Julia Nasebyntha "Norie" Courts was born on 7 Jun 1856 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 19 Apr 1936 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 20 Apr 1936 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. William Thomas Courts was born on 27 Feb 1858 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 21 Feb 1943 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; was buried on 23 Feb 1943 in Forest Park Cem, Houston, Harris Co, Texas.
    5. Elias Madison "Matt" Courts was born on 11 Dec 1859 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 28 Nov 1919 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 29 Nov 1919 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. 6. Samuel* Helmer Courts was born on 15 Mar 1862 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 27 Dec 1954 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 29 Dec 1954 in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    7. Liza Courts was born in 1863 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died before 1880 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. James Franklin Courts was born in 1865 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died about 09 Nov 1910 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 09 Nov 1910 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    9. Annie Melinda Courts was born on 18 Sep 1866 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 7 Apr 1944 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    10. (daughter) Court was born in Oct 1869 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died in Oct 1869 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    11. Lillian Sarah "Lillie" Courts was born in 1872 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died before 1910 in Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    12. Fannie Irene Courts was born in 1875 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died before 1910 in Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    13. Emmett Marion Courts was born in Jul 1877 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 04 Jan 1936 in Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    14. Viola "Vee" Courts was born in Jul 1879 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died in Jan 1912 in Matagorda Co, Texas; was buried in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

  7. 14.  Charles* Christopher Gentz, Sr (immigrant) was born on 19 Mar 1840 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia (son of George* Christian "Johann" Gentz, (immigrant) and Charlotte* Uecker, (immigrant)); died on 25 Oct 1904 in Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 28 May 1840, Usedom, Prussia
    • Immigration: 13 Jun 1850, "Bark Neptune," Bremen, Germany; Galveston
    • Census: 2 Nov 1850, Tyler Co, Texas
    • Census: 18 Dec 1850, Jasper, Jasper Co, Texas
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Military: 14 May 1862, Civil War - Company B (achieved corporal)
    • Census: 1870, Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; ag census
    • Residence: 1870, Smith's Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; near Central Gardens Addition
    • Census: 24 Jun 1870, River Settlement (Port Neches), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Sabine Pass (District 42), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Other-Begin: 12 Oct 1886, Hurricane of 1886, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 11 Jun 1900, Jefferson Co (Precinct 2), Texas
    • Will: 27 Sep 1902, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; written
    • Residence: Bef 1904, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1904, Central Gardens Addition, Nederland, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Carl Friedrich August Gentzen

    ~~ Born Usedom, Germany (Prussia), migrated to US 13 June 1850 on BARK NEPTUNE with parents, George Christian and Charlotte Gentz. Listed on the passenger list with the name of Carl Friedrick, age 10.

    1850 Chambers Co census - taken Dec 18th. (Yellowed Pages Vol 7) Shows Charles, age 10, and Ferninana, male, age 6, as "residence 190." "Residence 189" is William Maass, age 30, farmer from Prussia, Charlotte, age 23 from Prussia, Celina, age 4, born in Louisiana, and Alvina, age 1, born in Texas.

    Enlisted Civil War 6/14/1862. Served Co E, 11th (Spaight's) Batt'n. Promoted to cprl c. late 1863. AWOL 9/29/1864.

    Married after he was discharged from the Confederate Army, They farmed in the area now known as Central Gardens Addition, north of Nederland.

    1870 Census (taken 16 June 1870), lived in River Settlement (Post Office - Bmt) , town of Sabine Pass, Pct 3. Prussian (German) families comprised about 54 of the 65-70 residents of 1870. Charles was listed in the 1870 Grigsby's Bluff agricultural census with 160 acres worth $160. He and his brothers also had sugar mills on their farms, producing 200 gallons each in 1879. Fred Gentz farmed 20 acres worth $150; Sam Lee, 80 acres worth $500; James Sparks, 160 acres, $500. Along with three other farmers, they produced 1.700 bushels of corn, 420 bushles of sweet potatoes, 250 gallons of syrup, and Lee grew 4 1/2 bales of cotton. Three of the six owned 210 bearing peach trees, while two others had already picked 170 bushels of peaches. The same six owned 416 range cattle, 145 horses, 245 hogs, and 13 oxen. (ag census 1880) William Gentz was counted in the Smith and Grigsby's ag census with 200 acres worth $500.

    1880 census: Charles C. Gantz, 40 farmer, born in Germany, parents in Germany
    Matilda - 30, born in TX, parents in LA
    C. (male) 12 son, TX
    Mary 11 dau, TX
    Lena 9, dau, TX
    Edna 6, dau, TX
    Claudie 3, dau, TX
    James Hays 50, father-in-law
    (next door to Urian Johnson)

    They eventually left Sabine Pass when the hurricanes ran them out and settled on a farm sough of the present-day Dupont Chemical Co. In 1900, the Charles Gentz household was No. 207 in the county census, with five minor children living in the family. Gentz died in 1904, and both he and his wife are buried in Magnolia Cemetery. (Pipkin & Brulin Funeral Home)

    NOTE: Other Gentz not placed:
    Alfred W; tank bldr Mag Pet Co 1923
    Fred (Lizzie) 572 Corley Ave
    Thos E (Lillian) fireman Mag Pet 285 Elgie

    Immigration:
    92 Johann Knickkel 61 M Farmer Lassan
    93 Louise Knickkel 50 F
    94 Ferdinand Knickkel 26 M
    95* Ernst Knickkel 24 F
    96* Friedr. Hillert 27 M Carpenter Stellin
    97* Friedr. Koch 48 M Farmer Lassan
    98 Augusto Koch 34 M
    99 Augusto Koch 12 M
    100* Cristine Koch 8 M
    101 Alwine Koch 6 M
    102 Frederich Koch 5 M
    103 Peter Koch 2 M
    104* Christian Koch 9m M
    105* Christo Gentz 56 M Farmer Usedam
    106 Charlotte Gentz 54 F
    107 Fredinke Gentz 17 F
    108* Alwine Gentz 12 M
    109* Johann Gentz 12 M
    110* Carl Friedr Gentz 10 M
    111 Carl Ferdin Gentz 6 M


    Census:
    must have moved to his sisters in Jasper shortly after census taken in Tyler. Was counted in both places.


    2 Nov 1850 Tyler County
    res 118/118
    A Knuppel 28 28 Germany Farmer
    John Knupple 61 Germany
    Louisa 57 Germany
    Ernest 24 Germany

    res 119/119
    Chas Maass 40 Germany Farmer
    Mary 25 Germany
    Eliza Deurand 38
    Henry Durand 6 PA
    M Prieto 37

    res 120/120
    Chas D Maass 66 Germany Carpenter
    Mary Maass 62 Germany

    res 121/121
    Fred Koch 49 Germany Farmer
    Augusta 35 Germany
    Augusto 13 Germany
    Amistine 8 Germany
    Alvena 7 Germany
    Fred 5 Germany
    Peter 3 Germany
    Reinholt 1 Germany
    Charles 2/12 TX

    res 122/122
    Christian Gentz 55 Germany Farmer
    Charlotte 50 Germany
    William 13 Germany
    Charles 11 Germany
    Ferdinand 5 Germany


    Census:
    Living with his sister Charlotte, and her husband, along with his brother Ferdinand. parents and other siblings are in Tyler Co, Texas, and sister Frederica is in Jefferson Co, Texas

    Census:
    Residence 392
    Behlke Frederick 64 1796 Germany
    Behlke Menah 36 1824 Germany
    Behlke Henry 14 1846 Germany
    Behlke Menah 10 1850 Germany

    Residence 393
    Gantz Christian 66 1794 Germany
    Gantz Charlotte 62 1798 Germany
    Gantz William 22 1838 Germany
    Gantz Charles 20 1840 Germany
    Gantz Ferdinand 16 1844 Germany

    Residence 394
    Beaumont John 53 1807 Pennsylvania
    Frederica 26 1834 Germany
    Josephine 17 1843 Texas

    Residence 394
    Beaumont Jacob 23 1837 Pennsylvania
    Beaumont Luiza 6 1854 Texas
    Beaumont Hellen 4 1856 Texas
    Beaumont James A 3 1857 Texas
    Beaumont John C 1 1859 Texas

    Military:
    Name: Charles C Gentz
    Rank at enlistment: Corporal
    State Served: Texas
    Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Texas 11th Cavalry Battalion.

    Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records



    Census:
    Listed in Grigsby Bluff Agriculture census

    Residence:
    Another family (res. 112, 1870 census) were Charles and Matilda Gentz (of Prussia), who married after Gentz discharge from the Confederate Army, and who farmed in the vicinity of present-day Central Gardens Addition, north of Nederland. Another partly German family at Smith's Bluff in 1870 (res. 115) was B. Stewart, whose wife was the former Wilhelmina Wiltz, born in Germany. As late as 1900, there were still children from those early German families, who were attending school in Nederland, as follows: Frank, Margaret, Gelder, and Ida Gentz; and John, May, and Emma Staffen.[19]
    (W.T. Block)

    Census:
    residence 87
    Block, G.F. 66 1804 Prussia
    Augusta 53 1817 Prussia
    Leopold 23 1847 Prussia
    Adolph 21 1849 Texas
    August 18 1852 Texas
    Joseph 16 1854 Texas

    residence 88
    Block, G.L. 26 1844 Prussia
    Jane 23 1847 Louisiana
    Myrta 4 1866 Louisiana
    Ihmer 2 1868 Louisiana
    Westly 7/12 1869 Texas

    residence 90:
    Gtz Charles 30 1840 farmer
    Matilda 20 1850
    Christopher 3 1867
    Mary E. 1 1869
    Charlotte 62 boarding Prussia

    Block, Wm 35 1835 Prussia
    Mary 28 1842 Indiana
    George 11 1859 Texas
    Flora 6 1864 Texas
    John 5 1865 Louisiana
    Edward 2 1868 Texas



    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 District 42, Sabine Pass, Texas
    47 F. P. Hemmenway 26 engineer TX -- PA
    Mary Hemmenway 25 wife TX LA LA
    Arthur Hemmenway 4 son TX
    Emily Hemmenway 1 dau TX
    Missouri Hays 15 sis-in-law single TX LA TX
    Mary Gallier 83 1797 G-mother widowed LA SC MS

    49 Garner, J.H. 66
    Matilda 63
    S.A. 30
    Bradley 19
    Rachel 14 goddaughter TX (--) TX
    Othneil 4 godson TX (--) TX

    50 McCall, A.E. 40
    Jacob 27 foreman
    Frank 18 foreman
    John 14
    Robert 13
    Mary 10
    Claudie 8
    Gibson J.E. 20 female single general housework

    51
    Wm Allen 78 1802 farmer Germany Germany
    Ann (prev Mrs. Gibson) 40 1840 Texas Louisiana Louisiana
    Emma 11 1869 Texas
    Bettie 8 1872 Texas
    Nettie 2 1878 Texas


    52 Gantz, Charles C. 40 1840 farmer Germany Germany Germany
    Matilda 30 1850 TX Louisiana Louisiana
    C 12 1868 TX
    Mary 11 1869 TX
    Lena 9 1871 TX
    Edna 6 1874 TX
    Claudie 3 1877 TX
    Hayes, James 50 father-in-law 1820 LA

    53 Johnson Uriah 34 LA LA LA
    L 33 LA LA MS
    Rachel 13
    Lizzie 12
    Seth 10

    55 McCall John 47 farmer IL -- Germany
    M.A. 38 wife TX LA LA
    D.E. 18 son
    A.L. 15 dau
    M.K. 13 dau
    Eva 10 dau
    Andrew 1 son


    Census:
    Gentz Chas Mar 1843 57 married 36 yrs, Germany Germany Germany - can read, write, speak English Farmer
    own, farm, 3 acres
    Matilda Dec 1849 50 10 births, 10 living Texas Louisiana Texas
    Chas Dec 1881 18 Texas farm laborer
    Frank July 1887 12 farm laborer
    Maggie Oct 1884 15
    Gilder Sep 1889 10
    Flavia Jun 1893 6

    Will:
    will:
    The State of Texas:
    County of Jefferson:
    In the Name of God, Amen,
    Know all men by these presents, that I, Charles Christopher Gentz, of the County of Jefferson and State of Texas, being in good health and of sound and disposing mind and memory, calling to mind the frailty and uncertainty of life, and being irous of setting my worldly affairs and directing how the estate with which it has pleased God to bless me, shall be disposed of after my decease, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills by me at any time heretofore made.
    First,
    I direct that all my just debts, together with funeral expenses, shall be paid, and that the legacies hereafter given shall after the payment of my debts, be paid out of my estate.
    Second,
    I give, bequeath and grant to each of my beloved children, to-wit: Christopher Gentz, Mary Cline, wife of Ed Cline, Lena Courts, wife of Clifton Courts, Claude Courts, wife of Helmer Courts, Edde Gray, wife of Hugh Gray, Charlie Gentz, Maggie ntz, Franklin Gentz, Gilder Gentz, and Flavian Gentz, the sum of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, to be paid to each of them in cash as soon after my decease as conveniently may be done.
    Third,
    I give, bequeath and grant unto my beloved wife, Matilda Gentz, all the remainder and residue of my property, real, personal and mixed, including my house hold furniture, cattle, notes, accounts, and cash whersoever found. The real estate I eby give, bequeath and grant to her is situated in Jefferson County, State of Texas, designated as follows, to-wit: One hundred and seventy seven (177) acres on which I now live, known as the McFadden ranch, located about nine miles South East of Beaumont; all one Block in the Cartwright Addition to the City of Beaumont, known as the C.C. Gentz homestead; three lots in Neches River Park Addition, known as lots Nos. 13, 14, and 15, in Block No. Nine (9), Neches River Park Addition to the City of Beaumont.
    Fourth,
    It is my further wish, desire and will, that after the death of my beloved wife and myself, that whatever property remains it shall be sold and the proceeds divided equeally between our beloved children.
    Fifth,
    I hereby make, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Matilda Gentz, my sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament without bond, and desire that no Court proceedings be had upon my estate save and except the probating and proving of s will.
    In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the 27th day of Sept A.D. 1902, in the presence of R.G. Dawson and P.A. Dowlen, who attest the same at my request.
    C.C. Gentz
    We at the request of the testator and in his presence, and the presence of each other, sign our names hereto as attesting witnesses.
    (signed R.G. Dawson and P.A. Dowlen)
    (Notarized by R.A.Dowlen 27 Sept 1902.)
    (typed on stationery of R.A.Dowlen, Attorney at Law)

    Inventory:
    No. 487
    Estate of C.C. Gentz, Deceased * In the matter of probating the will,
    * upon the application of Matilda Gentz.

    Inventory and appraisement of the estate of C.C. Gentz, deceased, produced before the undersigned appraisers on the 27th day of April, A.D. 1905, by Matilda Gentz, executrix of the estate of said C.C. Gentz, deceased.
    Separate property of the said C.C. Gentz, Deceased:
    None
    Community Property, as follows, to wit:
    Real Estate
    106-1/10 acres, O'Montee survey, Abst. No.
    177 $2,000.00
    43-8/10 acres, A.J. Stewart survey, Abst. No. 399 500.00
    22-42/100 acres, W.W. Carroll survey, Abst. No. 13 400.00
    22-42/100 acres, Wm. McFaddin survey, Abst. No. 166 100.00
    All said land situated in Jefferson County, Texas
    Personal Property:
    8 head gentle cattle 80.00
    2 mules and one wagon 110.00
    Total Value............................................3190.00

    We the undersigned appraisers, solemnly swear that the foregoing is a full and fair appraisement of the estate of C.C. Gentz, deceased, produced before us by Matilda Gentz, executrix.
    (signed Jean Pipkin and C.C. Bulgies (?)
    Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of April, A.D., 1905.
    (signed Hal G. Land, Co Clerk Jefferson Co, Texas
    By T.J. Coplin, Deputy.


    Residence:
    Gentz Chris cattleman rms 2946 Procter Model

    Residence:
    They farmed in the vicinity of present-day Central Gardens Addition, north of Nederland.


    Died:
    Headlines date of death:
    Beaumont Enterprise: Demands Explanation and Prepares for War. Russians must wait for Admiral's Report.

    Beaumont Journal: Emperor Nicholas makes unsatisfactory apology.

    Beaumont Daily Journal Wednesday, 26 October 1904 Beaumont, Texas

    DEATH OF CHAS. GENTZ

    Will Be Laid to Rest in This City This Afternoon

    Chas. Gentz, an old and respected citizen and rice farmer living about nine miles from the city on the Kansas City Southern railroad between this city and Port Arthur, died yesterday evening from a protracted illness. Undertaker A. E. Brulins called to take charge of the body and the remains will be laid to rest this afternoon in Magnolia cemetery, the funeral occurring from the Pipkin & Brulin undertaking parlors. Mr. Gentz was about 60 years of age and leaves a wife and several grown children. (10/26/04 p 2, Col 4 Bmt Journal)

    Charles* married Matilda* Hayes on 18 Sep 1865 in Jefferson Co, Texas. Matilda* (daughter of James* H. Hayes, Jr and Emily* Burrell) was born on 17 Dec 1849 in Taylor Bayou Settlement, Labelle, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 17 Sep 1930 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 18 Sep 1930 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Matilda* Hayes was born on 17 Dec 1849 in Taylor Bayou Settlement, Labelle, Jefferson Co, Texas (daughter of James* H. Hayes, Jr and Emily* Burrell); died on 17 Sep 1930 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 18 Sep 1930 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 11 Jul 1860, Sabine Pass (Precinct 5), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 24 Jun 1870, River Settlement (Port Neches), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Sabine Pass (District 42), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 11 Jun 1900, Port Arthur (Precinct 2), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1910, 1227 Houston Ave, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 20 Apr 1910, Port Arthur, Ward 2, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 3 Jan 1920, Port Arthur (Ward 3), Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Mother Emily died sometime before 1860, the children were taken in by other family members, at least at the time of the Census, which was on July 11th. . Matilda was 10; and she

    1860 Census: Listed age 10, living with Jacob Garner & Matilda Hayes, her aunt, sister to her father.
    Housekeeper, 1870, Sabine Pass River Settlement, boarded with Charles Gentz.

    Moved to Port Arthur 1895
    Member of Methodist church

    Gantz, Matilda 45870
    Claimant: Gantz, Matilda
    Pension Number: 45870
    County: Jefferson

    Widow's Application for a Pension: Filed Jul 13, 1929; Approved July 22, 1929; Pension allowed from June 1st, 1929.
    She stated she is the widow of Chas. C. Gentz, who passed away 25 Oct 1906 [sic] and was married to him on 18 September 1863 (sic] in Jefferson Co.
    1. What is your age and date of birth? Answer: 79 years old. Dec 17th.
    2. Where were you born? Answer: Dec 17th, 1850
    3. How long have you resided in the State of Texas? Answer: 79 years.
    4. How long have you resided in the county of your present residence? Answer: 79 years.
    5. What is your postoffice address? Answer: 2001-16th Street, Port Arthur, Texas
    6. Have you applied for a pension under the Confederate pension law and been rejected?
    Answer: No
    7. Did your husband draw a pension? Answer: No
    8. Give, if possible, the postoffice address of your deceased husband at the time of his enlistment. Answer: Sabine Pass, Texas
    9. What is your husband's full name? Answer: Charles Christopher Gentz
    10. In what State was your husband's command originally organized? Answer: Texas
    11. How long did your husband serve? Answer: 3 years & 10 months. If known to to you, give date of enlistment and discharge. Answer: Later part of 1861.
    12. What was the name or letter of the company or number of the regiment in which your husband served? Answer: Co. E & Consolidation with Co. B
    13. Name branch of service in which your husband sesrved, whether infantry, cavalry, artillery, or the navy, or if commissioned as an officer by the President, his rank and line of duty, or if detailed for special service, under the law of conscription, the nature of such service, and time of service. Answer: Infantry about 3 years & 10 months
    14. Do you own any property other than that rendered for taxes in your county? If so, state value of same and county where located Answer: Own no property
    15. Have you transferred to another any property of any kind for the purpose of becoming a beneficiary under this law? Answer: No
    (Signature of applicant) Matilda (X) Gantz
    Sworn to and subscribed - 8 July 1929, County Judge

    Affidavit of Witnesses:
    swearing they know Matilda Gentz and that she is the widow of Chas. C. Gentz and that she has not remarried, that she has been a bona fide resident citizen of the state of Texas.
    Jacob Gallier and Mrs. Floy Guidry. Signed 8 July 1929

    Certificate of State and County Assessor
    I, A. L. Leonard, State and County Assessor in the Count of Jefferson, State of Texas, do certify that Mrs. Matilda Gentz whose name is signed to the foregoing application for a pension is charged on the tax rolls of said county with a homestd of the value of "nothing" Dollars, and, in addition to homestead, of other property, real or personal, or both, of the value of "nothing' Dollars.
    Given under my hand, this 8 day of July, A.D. 1929.
    (signed) A.L. Leonard, State and County Assessor
    By Chas L. King, Dep.

    from: Comtroller's Department, State of Texas, Austin
    July 13, 1929
    to: The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.
    Dear Sir:
    I have the honor to request the Military record of Charles C. Gantz, who is reported to have enlisted in Company "E" and later consolidated with Company "B" Texas infantry.
    In service in the Confederate States Army.
    Very respectfully,
    (signed) S.H. Terrell, Comptroller of State of Texas.

    from War Department, the Adjutant General's Office, Washington
    July 18, 1929
    to: Comptroller, State of Texas, Austin, Texas.
    The records show that Charles C. Gentz, not found as Charles C. Gantz, Private, Company E, 11 (Spaight's) Battalion Texas Volunteers (Cavalry, Artillery and Infantry), Confederate States Army, enlisted May 14, 1862, at Beaumont for the perf the war. This battalion was broken up November 20, 1864, when Artillery Company B was assigned to the 13th Regiment Texas Infantry as Company I and the other companies assigned to the 21st Regiment Texas Infantry.
    Muster Roll of January and February, 1864, last on file, shows him present, a corporal. On the Regimental Return of te organization for the month of September, 1864, one Corporal Gentz is shown absent without leave, September 29, 1864.
    No later record has been found.
    (signed) C.H. Bridges, Major General
    The Adjutant General


    Census:
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer <<
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    Census:
    11 Jul 1860 Sabine Pass (Precinct 5) page 60
    Residence 355
    Heminway Edward P 1808 Massachusetts engineer
    Heminway Mary N 43 1817 Massachusetts
    Heminway Sarah L 15 1845 South Carolina
    Heminway William H 10 1850 Texas
    Heminway Franklin T 7 1853 Texas
    Heminway Charles A 4 1856 Texas
    Heminway Eustace 1 1859 Texas

    Residence 356
    Stockholmn Peter D 45 1815 New York pilot steamboat 2500, 300
    Stockholmn Mary 27 1833 Louisiana
    Stockholmn William 12 1848 Texas
    Stockholmn Elisabeth 10 1850 Texas
    Stockholmn Peter D 8 1852 Texas
    Stockholmn George W 5 1855 Texas
    Stockholmn Mary E 6/12 1859 Texas
    Miller Wm 25 1835 New York carpenter
    Keith Ellen 15 1845 Texas student

    Residence 357
    Mass William 40 1820 Germany farmer 1,000; 2,000
    Mass Charlottie 27 1833 Germany
    Mass Sellenah 13 1847 Louisiana
    Mass Almina 11 1849 F Texas
    Mass Charles 8 1852 Texas
    Mass Henry 6 1854 Me Texas
    Mass Roadolph 4 1856 Texas
    Mass Martha 2 1858 Texas
    Mass Jessee 11/12 1859 Texas } twins
    Mass Sarah 11/12 1859 Texas }
    Cha Patrick 18 1842 Ireland laborer

    Residence 358
    Mccall James 29 1831 Illinois laborer 400; 1,000
    Mccall Anny 20 1840 Texas
    Mccall Theresah 3 1857 Texas
    Mccall Jacob 1 1859 Texas
    Hayes Nancy 8 1852 Texas <
    Johnson John 17 1843 Louisiana laborer

    Residence 359
    Garner Jacob 46 1814 Louisiana farmer 3,000; 4,000
    Garner Matilda 43 1817 Louisiana
    Garner Mary A 15 1845 Texas
    Garner Leonard 13 1847 Texas
    Garner Sally A 10 1850 Texas
    Garner Millon 7 1853 Texas
    Garner Alliee 5 1855 Texas

    next page, Page 61
    residence 359 cont.
    Garner, Bradley 10/12 1859 Texas
    Hayes, Matilda* 10 1850 Texas <


    residence 361
    McCall John 27 1833 Illinois laborer 200; 1,000
    Hayes, Alzina 12 1848 Texas <
    Hayes, Mary 6 1854 Texas <
    Gallier, Mary* 64 1796 Louisiana midwife

    residence 362
    Robert Gibson 30 steam boating England 200
    Ann 18 Louisiana
    Jesse E. 8/12 Texas

    residence: 363
    Morgan, Alvin 21 1839 Louisiana stock minder
    Eliza 17 1843 Texas
    Almond 2 1858
    Leonard 3/12 1860
    Myers, Malissa 15 1845 Texas spinster
    Gallier, Frances 65 1795 Louisiana laborer

    residence 364
    Johnson, Benjamin 1815 Louisiana farmer 200
    Bradley 20 1840 Texas laborer 600; 6,000
    John 17 1843 Texas
    Uriah 14 1846 Texas
    Joseph 13 1847 Texas
    Benjamin 11 1849 Texas
    Isaac 9 1851 Texas
    Elizabeth 7 1853 Texas
    Rachel 5 1855 Texas
    Myers, Matilda 28 1832 Louisiana
    White, George 25 1835 Louisiana laborer

    residence 365
    McGaffey, Neal Jr. 22 farmer 5690; 1,000
    Rachel J. 17
    John W. 1/12
    Sarah McGaffey 57 "lady of Leashure" 2,000; 5,400 Louisiana


    Census:
    residence 87
    Block, G.F. 66 1804 Prussia
    Augusta 53 1817 Prussia
    Leopold 23 1847 Prussia
    Adolph 21 1849 Texas
    August 18 1852 Texas
    Joseph 16 1854 Texas

    residence 88
    Block, G.L. 26 1844 Prussia
    Jane 23 1847 Louisiana
    Myrta 4 1866 Louisiana
    Ihmer 2 1868 Louisiana
    Westly 7/12 1869 Texas

    residence 90:
    Gtz Charles 30 1840 farmer
    Matilda 20 1850
    Christopher 3 1867
    Mary E. 1 1869
    Charlotte 62 boarding Prussia

    Block, Wm 35 1835 Prussia
    Mary 28 1842 Indiana
    George 11 1859 Texas
    Flora 6 1864 Texas
    John 5 1865 Louisiana
    Edward 2 1868 Texas


    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 District 42, Sabine Pass, Texas
    47 F. P. Hemmenway 26 engineer TX -- PA
    Mary Hemmenway 25 wife TX LA LA
    Arthur Hemmenway 4 son TX
    Emily Hemmenway 1 dau TX
    Missouri Hays 15 sis-in-law single TX LA TX
    Mary Gallier 83 1797 G-mother widowed LA SC MS

    49 Garner, J.H. 66
    Matilda 63
    S.A. 30
    Bradley 19
    Rachel 14 goddaughter TX (--) TX
    Othneil 4 godson TX (--) TX

    50 McCall, A.E. 40
    Jacob 27 foreman
    Frank 18 foreman
    John 14
    Robert 13
    Mary 10
    Claudie 8
    Gibson J.E. 20 female single general housework

    52 Gantz, Charles C. 40 1840 farmer Germany Germany Germany
    Matilda 30 1850 TX <<<<
    C 12 1868 TX
    Mary 11 1869 TX
    Lena 9 1871 TX
    Edna 6 1874 TX
    Claudie 3 1877 TX
    Hayes, James 50 father-in-law 1820 LA

    53 Johnson Uriah 34 LA LA LA
    L 33 LA LA MS
    Rachel 13
    Lizzie 12
    Seth 10

    55 McCall John 47 farmer IL -- Germany
    M.A. 38 wife TX LA LA
    D.E. 18 son
    A.L. 15 dau
    M.K. 13 dau
    Eva 10 dau
    Andrew 1 son



    Census:
    Gentz Chas Mar 1843 57 married 36 yrs, Germany Germany Germany - can read, write, speak English Farmer
    own, farm, 3 acres
    Matilda Dec 1849 50 10 births, 10 living Texas Louisiana Texas
    Chas Dec 1881 18 Texas farm laborer
    Frank July 1887 12 farm laborer
    Maggie Oct 1884 15
    Gilder Sep 1889 10
    Flavia Jun 1893 6

    Census:
    residence 145
    1227 Houston Avenue, Port Arthur
    Matilda Gentz 58 1852 widow 12 births 9 living Texas Texas Texas own income owns home, free a house
    Frank Gentz 22 1888 Texas Texas Texas stockman, ranch
    Maggie Gentz 24 dau 1886 M1 m 7 yrs, 2 births 2 living Texas Texas servant boarding
    Liller Gentz 20 son 1890 Texas Texas stockman ranch
    Leavie Gentz 16 dau 1894 Texas Texas
    William Manovich 6 grandson 6 1904 Texas USA Texas
    Frank Manovich 3 grandson 3 1907 Texas USA Texas
    Charles Garity 28 son 1882 M1 1 yr Texas Texas Texas stockman
    Mary Garity 25 1885 dau Texas M1 1 yr 0 births 0 living Tennessee Texas
    Charles Rogers 22 lodger 22 1888 Louisiana house carpenter


    Census:
    250 Shreveport Avenue, Port Arthur
    Henry Hill 33 1887 Texas Germany Germany manager tool house, oil co.
    Flay 26 1894 Texas
    Dorothy M. dau 3 1917 Texas
    Gentz, Matilda mother-in-law 69 1851 widowed, Texas Texas Texas
    Saffer, Vick, roomer male white 28 1892 divorced, Texas Texas Texas


    Died:
    Name: Matilda Gantz
    Death Date: 16 Sep 1930
    Death County: Jefferson
    Certificate: 44913

    At time of death, living with daughter, Mrs. J.D. Guidry, 2001-16th St., Port Arthur.
    Time of death 4:30 a.m.

    Headlines date of death: Journal: Boulder Dam Work starts. Ceremony is staged in Nevada.

    Beaumont Enterprise
    Wednesday, 17 September 1930 (p 2, col 5)

    Mrs. Matilda Gantz

    PORT ARTHUR, Texas, Sept. 16--Mrs. Matilda Gantz, 80, widow of one of Dick Dowling's 40 fighting Irishmen who turned back a federal fleet which attempted to invade Texas at Sabine Pass during the Civil War, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning ahe residence of a daughter, Mrs. J.D. Guidry, 2001 Sixteenth Street, after a six months' illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Guidry home. Rev. Glenn Flinn, pastor of the First Methodist church, south, will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia cemetery in Beaumont, under direction of J.E. Grammier, mortician.
    Mrs. Gantz had lived in Port Arthur for 45 years and had spent all her life in Jefferson county. Her husband served in the Civil war under Captain O'Brian. Two men were killed on each side of him in the Sabine Pass battle but he came out ofe entire Civil War without a scratch. He died in 1904.
    Surviving Mrs. Gantz who was a member of the Methodist church, are three sons, Chris and Frank Gantz of Fannett and Gilder Gantz of Nederland; three daughters, Mrs. Guidry of Port Arthur, Mrs. Lena Court of Beaumont and Mrs. W. O. Minshew of t Arthur: 31 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

    Notes:
    The Port Arthur News lists the pall-bearers as O. W. Kieth, A. M. Grayson, H. W. Hied, W. D. Smith, Glenn Lawrence and A. D. McDonald.

    There is no mention of the war stories in Charles C. Gentz's obituary, nor did I find him in a list of the "40 Fighting Irishmen." This isn't to say that he wasn't there; he probably was. Still, the omissions seem . . . curious.
    _____
    Application for Mortuary Warrant:
    Mrs. J.D. Guidry states "do hereby certify that I am the person to whom is entrusted the paying of the accounts and indebtedness of the late Mrs. Matilda Gantz, who was a pensioner of the State of Texas, and whose file number was 45870 and we original county was Jefferson, stated she died on 16 September 1930 in the town of Port Arthur, in the home of Mrs. J.D. Guidry, daughter, address 2001-16th Street, Port Arthur.

    Statement of Undertaker:
    J.E. Grammier, Port Arthur, undertaker.

    Certificate of Physician:
    J. Milton White, states that he attended Mrs. Matilda Gantz in his last illness and am of the opinion that his ailments were mitral regurgation (illegible) broken "confusolen"
    ________________________________
    Death Certificate: (Registrar's No. 220) (stamped 44913 and 42210)
    Matilda Gantz, 2001 16th St. Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    (Length at Residence: ____)
    Personal:
    Female, white, widow
    Occupation: Retired
    Date of Birth Dec 17 1850
    Age: 79 yrs 8 mons, 30 days.
    Birthplace: Sabine, Texas
    Name of Father: Jim Hayes, birthplace Texas
    Maiden name of Mother: Emily Burl, birthplace, Texas
    Informant: Mrs. J.D. Guidry 2001 16th Street.
    Medical:
    Date of Death: Sept 16, 1930
    "I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from Aug 1929 to Sept 16, 1930, that I last saw her on Sept 14, 1930 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 4:30 a.m.
    The cause of death was: Mitral Regurgation, broken (illegible) "confibration"
    Duration: 6 yrs
    Operation precede death:
    Autopsy: No
    What test confirmed diagnosis: Physical examination
    Signed: J. Milton White, M.D.
    Place of Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Sept 18, 1930; Undertaker J.E. Grammier, Port Arthur.
    __________________________________________________

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: Charles Gentz
    Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1865

    Spouse: Matilda Hayes

    Marriage County: Jefferson
    Marriage State: Texas

    Source: Texas Marriages, 1814-1909

    license recorded 11th Sep by H.E. Simpson, county clerk.

    Children:
    1. Christopher Gentz was born on 29 Jun 1867 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 12 Apr 1943 in Fannett, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 13 Apr 1943 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Mary Emily Gentz was born on 30 Mar 1869 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 06 Jun 1924 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 07 Jun 1924 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Ulalaya Lena Gentz was born on 24 Feb 1870 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 08 Nov 1948 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 09 Nov 1948 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. Edith "Eda" Gentz was born in 1874 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died before 1930.
    5. 7. Claude* "Claudie" Gentz was born in Dec 1876 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 5 Nov 1916 in 2060 Cable St, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 6 Nov 1916 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. Charles C. Gentz, Jr was born on 20 Dec 1882 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 05 Dec 1922 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 06 Dec 1922 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    7. Marguerite "Maggie" Gentz was born on 09 Oct 1884 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 15 Feb 1954 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 17 Feb 1954 in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. Franklin G. "Frank" Gentz was born on 08 Jul 1887 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 7 May 1963 in Fannett, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 10 May 1963 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    9. Gilder "Doc" Gentz was born in Sep 1889 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died before 30 Jan 1941 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 30 Jan 1941 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    10. Flavian "Flay" Gentz was born in Jun 1893 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 03 Feb 1940 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 04 Feb 1940 in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co, Texas.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Stephen* Jones was born on 21 Feb 1792 in Frederick Co, Virginia (son of Thomas* Jones and Susan* Madden); died on 8 Mar 1863 in Lafayette, Contra Costa Co, California; was buried in Lafayette Cem, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co, California.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1817, Winchester, Clark Co, Kentucky
    • Residence: Between 1822 and 1824, Boone, Harrison Co, Indiana
    • Residence: Between 1824 and 1836, Meade Co, Kentucky
    • Census: 1830, Brandenburg, Meade Co, Kentucky
    • Census: 1839, Platte Co, Missouri ; Platte Co. Tax List
    • Census: 1840, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Occupation: 1840, Platte Co, Missouri ; manufacture and trade
    • Census: 17 Oct 1850, Scott Co, Illinois
    • Residence: 1853, Contra Costa Co, California
    • Census: 31 Jul 1860, Contra Costa Co, California

    Notes:

    According to Freeda's research Stephen and Mariah were cousins.

    1820 KY Cen. shows a Stephen Jones in Jefferson, Harlan, and 3 in Fleming Co's.

    Lived in Henry Co, KY, then Harrison Co, Indiana

    1818-1822- Henry Co, KY
    1822-1824 - Harrison Co, IN
    1824-1836 Meade Co, KY
    1836-1838 Scott Co, IL
    1838-1844 Platte Co, MO
    1839 Platte Co, MO
    1844-1853 Scott Co, IL


    1830 Meade Co, Brandenburg:
    Stephen Jones couple 30-40;
    3 boys <5; 1 female <5; 1 female 10-15; 2 males 50-60;


    mariah 35

    aft 1836- 1838 - Scott Co, IL (2 years)
    1839 Platte Co. MO Tax List w/ Loveladys and Linvilles
    -----
    1840 Platte Co, Missouri Census (Roll # 228, pg 112), manufacture & trade. No Twsp listed
    2 males - 15-20 John (19), Tom (15)
    1 male - 20-30 Mabra (20)
    1 male - 40-50 Stephen (45)
    2 female - 5-10 Eliza (10), Emmeline (6)
    1 female 10-15 Susan (16 - hadn't had b.d. yet?)
    1 fem 20-30 Nancy (would have been 18-?)

    ---
    NOTE: Also shown in 1840 Platte Co, Missouri census are:
    Thomas Jones couple 50-60
    Gabriel Madden and wife, age 20-30; 1 male under 5, 1 female under 5, and 1 male 5-10.
    Lewis Jones and wife: age 20-30; 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10.
    William Jones couple 20-30, and male <5
    William J Jones couple under 20 and 1 male <5
    George Jones couple under 20 and 2 females <5
    Rodham Jones couple 20-30, 1 male <5, 1 female 15-20; 1 female 30-40
    L.W. Jones; couple, 20-30; 1 boy <5; 2 girls <5;
    1 girl 5-10; 1 girl 15-20
    Joshua couple 30-40; boy <5; 2 boys 5-10; 1 boy 10-15; 1 girl 5-10

    Hoy Jones couple, 60-70; couple 20-30; 1 boy 10-15; 1 boy 15-20; 1 girl 5-10; 1 girl 10-15; 1 girl 15-20
    (not in search; but saw on pg; "Hoy" may not be right)

    ---
    1844 - bef 1850 Platt Co, MO

    1850 Scott Co, IL census living with John Madden, age 80, farmer, born in VA and Catherine, 71, born in VA, his in-laws, along with his daughter Emmeline (age 16) and son John W (age 29), both born in Kentucky. Mariah is not shown, therefore, it is assumed she died prior to the census.

    NOTE: 1850 Scott Co, also shows Samuel B. Jones age 30, b KY, occupation: Wagon Maker
    wife Martha Jane, age 28, b Indiana
    son Ephriam S., age 5, b Illinois
    son William B., age 2, b Indiana

    1853 - moved to Contra Costa Co, CA with a couple of sons.
    1860 census - Contra Costa Co, CA
    _________________________________

    Subj: update
    Date: 3/1/00 11:21:05 PM Central Standard Time
    From: jjreedy@ix.netcom.com (John Reedy)
    To: lumoto@aol.com

    Hi Sherry,
    Hope all is well with you and family.
    Sandy and I are currently in Salt Lake City and so you now know what we've been doing.
    I found Stephen Jones, finally. He and a couple sons did move to Contra Costa County, CA in 1853. He's on the 1860 census and he died in 1863 at the age of 71. Found his grave too and now have his birth and death date.
    According to what I found, he lived in Henry Co. KY, then Harrison Co. IN for a short while, then to Meade Co. KY about 1822 until 1836, then to Scott Co. IL for two years, then to Platte Co. MO until 1844, then back to Scott Co. IL until 1853. Still haven't found Mariah, but I assume she died in Meade Co. KY. She is not on the 1840 Platte Co. census. Also found Stephen and the Loveladys and the Linvilles on an 1839 Platte Co. tax list.
    Been hard at work trying to find Stephen's beginning too, but still have not found them.
    We're stopping at Iowa City to see Becky on the way back and I'll write with more when we get back next week.
    TIll then,
    John
    _______________
    Date: 4/8/00 8:53:28 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: jjreedy@ix.netcom.com (John Reedy)
    To: lumoto@aol.com

    From the "History of Contra Costa County", W.A. Slocum & Publishers, San Francisco, 1882, p. 587

    JOHN W. JONES. - This much respected old pioneer, the subject of our sketch was born in Henry county, Kentucky, January 28, 1822. When but an infant his parents moved to Harrison county, Indiana, and after a short residence there removed to Meade County, Kentucky, where he was educated at the common schools, and resided until fourteen years of age. In 1836 he moved west to Scott County, Illinois where he resided for two years, and then moved to Platte County, Missouri, where he engaged in farming until the Spring of 1844. He then spent the next three years in boating on the Mississippi river, and in 1847 again settled in Scott county, Illinois where he resided until March 1853, when, with ox-teams, and accompanied by his wife and family, he started to cross the plains to the Golden State; after a trip of six months he arrived at his brother's place (Thomas) in Lafayette, Contra Costa county, where he remained the first year, and in October, 1855, bought his present valuable place, consisting of three hundred and ten acres one mile southwest of Walnut Creek, where he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. Mr. Jones was united in marriage in Exeter, Illinois, May 30, 1852, to Miss Martha J. Arnold,, a native of Tennessee, by which union they have one son: Henry T.

    From the July 3rd, 1860 census, Township #2, Contra Costa County, CA, page 88
    John W. Jones, age 38, Farmer, $9,000 $8,600 b. KY.
    Jane age 32 b. IL.
    Henry T. age 3 b. CA
    Stephen age 68, Farmer $0 $ 80 b. VA
    Mabra Madden age 28, Farmer $0 $600 b. IN
    Richard E. Madden age 22, Farmer $0 $50 b. IL

    From "Death Notices, 1860-1899, Contra Costa, California", Bernard Freedman, Compiler, 1996"

    Jones - At the residence of his son, J. Jones, near Lafayette, on Sunday last, Mr. Stephen Jones, aged 71 years. Deceased was a native of Virginia and came across the plains from Illinois in 1853.

    From "California Cemetery Records, Contra Costa, California (Founded 1850), Vol 1 1854-1964, Compiled by Darlene Appell, Ellen Leloy, Jean May, Elaine Null, Ann Perry,Marjorie Wenger, 1980"

    Lafayette Cemetery

    JONES, Stephen d. March 8, 1863, age 71 years 15 days

    Information taken from a 3 ring binder kept at the cemetery and from the tombstone
    __________________

    Lafayette Cem, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co, CA
    http://coccc.tripod.com/lafayette_j-l.htm

    it shows our Stephen,
    John W, and wife Martha
    Cecil Arnold Jones (Cecil B Jones, Lawrence Stephen Jones, Tom Jones, Stephen Jones)
    Ella Hodges Jones (Mrs E.H.) - wife of Henry Clay Jones - son of Tom Jones.
    Alms Leslie Jones - must be Leslie Jones, s/o Mabra R, s/o Tom Jones
    Minnie Hodges Jones is wife of Henry Turner Jones, s/o John W

    Other Jones I can't ID
    Levi B
    Mary E
    Miriam Adelaide is probably who we (or I) have as Marion, dau of Henry Turner

    Elizabeth (wife of Nathaniel)
    Nathanial (found - not ours -- b in MO in 1820)
    Wallace Lee (found - not ours)
    ----Family Search:---
    Nathaniel Jones: FamilySearch, born 20 Jan 1820, Hawkins Co, E, Tennessee
    died 31 Jan 1899 Walnut Creek, Contra Costa
    M Elizabeth C. Allen 10 Aug 1842
    b 2 Aug 1823 Missouri
    d Jan 1904 Crockett, Contra Costa Co, CA
    Father Isaac Allen
    Mother Margaret


    Wallace Lee - son of Nathaniel - b 28 May 1860 Lafayette
    d 25 Apr 1888

    Birth:
    Census records show b.d. 1795

    Residence:
    In 1830, John Madden and Lettie B. Madden are living in Boone, Harrison County, Indiana.


    John Madden
    male 1761-1770 (60-69)
    female 1771-1780 (50-59)
    male 1791-1800 30-39
    2 male 1801-1810 20-29
    1 male 1816-1820 10-14
    2 female 1821-1825 5-9
    2 females 1811-1815 15-19

    pg 1
    Pell, Wm


    pg 3
    Jones, Thomas

    pg 5
    Pell, James
    Pell, John


    pg 7
    Pell, Wm
    Madden, John

    pg 9
    Madden, Lettle B
    Maddan, Wm
    Maddan, Wm
    McAfee, Samuel (?)
    Pell, Abram


    pg 11 (in sequence)
    Pool, Chester
    Boon, George
    McIntire, John
    Conrad, George
    Sapington, Richard



    Census:
    Stephen Jones (pg 11)
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9

    other Jones in Bradenburg 1830:
    Redman Jones (pg 5)
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4

    near Barham Madden (two entries between)
    Name: Barham Madden
    [Bonham Madden]
    [Bnham Madden]
    Home in 1830: Brandenburg, Meade, Kentucky
    View Map
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 2



    William B. Jones pg 17
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1
    Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
    Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total Slaves: 3
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11



    Census:
    Also listed is James Lovelady and Linvilles


    Census:
    1840 Platte Co, Missouri Census (Roll # 228, pg 112), manufacture & trade. No Twsp listed

    Ancestry image scans have this page as 22 of 92
    census closes out dated 23 November 1840

    Name: Stephen Jones
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2 John (18), Thomas 19
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 Mabra (20)
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 Stephen (48)
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 Emmeline (4) Eliza (10 - b.d.?)
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Susan (16? - age discrepancy)
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (could be Nancy or Nancy could be married and
    this is Sarah Lovelady who was b 1821 - depending on months, she could have been 19 at this time
    Mabra is not in any census records on his own; and he is accounted for here.
    Sarah is not accounted for in her father James Lovelady's
    cenus record in this same county. Looks like Mabra and Sarah are
    newly weds and living with his father.


    Census:
    Madden, John 80 1770 Virginia farmer 800
    Madden, Catherine 71 1779 Virginia
    Jones, Stephen 55 1795 Virginia
    Emeline 16 Kentucky 1834
    John W. 29 Kentucky 1821

    residence 578
    Henry M. Stewart 46 1806 physician VA
    Caroline 35 1815 VA
    Clayton M. 18 1832 farmer VA
    Horace 13 1837 IL
    Eliza 10 1840 IL
    Newton 8 1842 IL
    John Hardin 4 1846 Illinois
    (infant unnamed) 2 1848 female Illinois
    Stewart Mary L. 9 1841 Illinois
    Turner, Mahton P. 25 1825 male Illinois
    Turner. Thomas Robinson 22 1828 Scotland


    Census:
    1860 Contra Costa County, Township 2, California
    Post Office: Lafayette and Alamo
    John W Jones 38 1822 Kentucky farmer 8,000; 8600
    Jane Jones 32 1828 Tennessee
    Henry T Jones 3 1857 California
    Stephen Jones 68 1792 Virginia farmer $80
    Mabra Madden 29 1831 Indiana 600
    Richard E Madden 22 1838 Illinois $50
    Simon Prior 23 1837 New York
    John Hartman 30 1830 sea


    Died:
    Stephen Jones (1795-1863) was married to Mariah Madden. She died bef 1840 in Illinois; and in 1853 Stephen traveled to Lafayette with his son John W. Jones to meet up with John W's brother, Thomas Jones, who was already there. Stephen, and several of the family are buried in Lafayette Cem (as indicated below).

    If you are researching this family, or if you are a descendant, I would love to trade info with you, and more importantly, meet you. I descend from another of Stephen's sons, Mabra Jones, who had traved to South Texas and settled in Victoria Co, about 1845.

    Also, if anyone is local to this cemetery and would be willing to snap a few digital pictures, I would very much greatly appreciate some pictures of these headstones - particularly Stephen Jones as he is my 3rd g-grandfather.The

    families are as follows:
    1 John W Jones
    Burial: Lafayette Cem, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co, California
    b: 28 Jan 1822 in Henry Co, Kentucky
    d: 1905 in Lafayette Cem..
    + Martha Jane Arnold
    Burial: Lafayette Cem b: 1824 in Illinois d: 1873
    ..... 2 Henry Turner Jones b: 1857
    +Minnie Hodges (Burial: Lafayette Cem, b: 08 Feb 1859 d: 17 Jan 1883)
    ..... *2nd Wife of Henry Turner Jones:
    ..... +Mary Rankin

    3 Marion Jones (Mariam? bur in Lafayette Cem?)
    b: 1900 in California

    (There is a brief bio of John W Jones in "History of Contra Costa County" W.A. Slocum & Publishers, San Francisco, 1882, p. 587, stating that in 1855 he bought 310 acres 1 mi SW of Walnut Creek. His father Stephen died at his home at age 71 in 1863.

    1 Tom Jones
    +Margaret Southard
    ..... 2 Lawrence Stephen Jones +Jane Ayres
    ............. 3 Edgar F Jones +Lena Lutey
    ............. 3 Cecil B Jones +Anna Reynolds
    ..................... 4 Cecil Arnold Jones b: 1878 Burial: Lafayette Cem d: 02 Jul 1923
    ............. 3 Lawrence M Jones
    ............. 3 William H Jones b: 1883
    ............. 3 Maud M Jones b: 1886
    ............. 3 George W Jones b: 1889
    ..... 2 Henry Clay Jones +Ella Hodges (Burial: Lafayette Cem d: Feb 1914)
    ............. 3 Dwight Jones
    ..... 2 Emmeline Jones
    ..... 2 William Jones + ?
    ............. 3 Harold Jones
    ............. 3 Edna Jones
    ..... 2 Mabra R Jones
    + ?
    ............. 3 Margie Jones
    ............. 3 Leslie Jones Burial: Lafayette Cem d: 23 Jun 1905
    ..... 2 Dolly Jones +E.G. Gram
    ............. 3 Zoe Gram

    The web page for the Cemetery is http://coccc.tripod.com/lafayette_j-l.htm

    I've ID'd most of the Joneses listed, but these following names I do not have:
    Elizabeth Jones
    Levi B Jones
    Mary E Jones
    Miriam Adelaide Jones is possibly who I have listed as Marion Jones, dau of Henry Turner
    Nathanial Jones
    Wallace Lee Jones
    ___________________________
    Two Madden cousins were also with the Joneses in Lafayette
    -- Mabra Madden (b 1829 m Maggie Shafer) and Richard Madden (b 1838, m Emma Southard), sons of two of Mariah Madden Jones' brothers.

    The Lafayette Cemetery has listed three Madden graves, one being William T Madden, an 8-month old son of Richard and Emma. The other two I do not know who they are, Jerry Madden (d 6 Apr 1948) and Johannah Madden (d 15 Dec 1933).

    Looking forward to hearing from anyone interested in this family! :)

    Note from Jordan Jones on behalf of Sherry Moyer Sharp (cousins)
    - Jordan Jones
    Added: Jun. 15, 2010

    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=dfl&GRid=21928423

    Buried:
    headstone states
    "Died March 8, 1863, Aged 71 years & 15 days."

    Stephen* married Mariah* Madden on 26 Mar 1817 in Winchester, Clark Co, Kentucky. Mariah* (daughter of John* Madden and Catharine* Bonham) was born on 6 Nov 1795 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 1837 in Meade Co, Illinois (possibly). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Mariah* Madden was born on 6 Nov 1795 in Frederick Co, Virginia (daughter of John* Madden and Catharine* Bonham); died before 1837 in Meade Co, Illinois (possibly).

    Notes:

    Died:
    From: John Reedy
    To: 'Sherry'
    Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:26 PM
    Subject: RE:

    Well, we know that she died after her last child was born 1834 and before the 1839 tax list of Platte Co. MO.

    My guess is that the family moved from Meade to Scott IL after her death, then to Platte and then back to Scott.

    If she died at Scott Co. IL, there is no marker, yet everyone else who died there has a headstone.

    Really doubt that she got as far as Platte and there are poor records at Meade. So just my guess, but that's where I think she's buried.

    Which mean that she probably died between 1834 and 1837? Or was that 1836 when they went to Scott for the first time?

    Children:
    1. Nancy Jones was born in 1818 in Henry Co, Kentucky; died after 1823.
    2. 8. Mabra* Madden Jones, Rev was born in 1820 in Cark Co, Kentucky (probably); died in 1902 in Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas; was buried in 1902 in East Hill Cem, Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas.
    3. Thomas Jefferson Jones was born in 1821 in Meade Co (possibly), Kentucky; died after 1880 in of, Long Valley, Mendocino Co, California.
    4. John W. Jones was born on 28 Jan 1822 in Henry Co, Kentucky; died in 1905 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co, California; was buried in Lafayette Cem, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co, California.
    5. Susan Jones was born in 1826 in Meade Co, Kentucky; died after 1826.
    6. Eliza Ann Jones was born in 1832 in Meade Co, Kentucky; died after 1880 in of, Scott Co, Illinois.
    7. Emmeline Jones was born in 1836 in Meade Co, Kentucky; died after 1860 in of, Scott Co, Illinois.

  3. 18.  Rev. James* Lovelady was born in 1797 in Sevier Co (prob), Tennessee (son of Thomas* Lovelady and Jane* Wear); died in 1893 in Victoria Co, Texas; was buried in Memorial Square, Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: Bounds/McBride/Parker relations?
    • Residence: 1810, White Co, Tennessee
    • Property: 15 Oct 1828, Jackson Co, Missouri; 40 acres
    • Census: 1830, Jackson Co, Missouri
    • Property: 1 Nov 1830, Jackson Co, Missouri; bought
    • Religion: Sep 1831, Christian Conference for Missouri, Tarbo Grove, Lafayette Co, Missouri; made an elder
    • Property: 24 Dec 1831, Jackson Co, Missouri; sold
    • Religion: Abt 1832, New Salem Church, Jackson Co, Missouri
    • Property: 31 May 1832, Missouri
    • Residence: 1833, Jackson Co, Missouri
    • Religion: Between 1834 and 1836, Independence, Missouri; preaching
    • Religion: 9 Jul 1834, Jackson Co, Missouri
    • Religion: Abt 1835, First Christian Congregation, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Religion: 1835, Huntsville, Randolph Co, Missouri; preaching
    • Census: 1839, Platte Co, Missouri ; Platte Co. Tax List
    • Occupation: 1840, Platte Co, Missouri ; learned professional engineers
    • Religion: 1840, Platte Co, Missouri ; reporter for Platt Co.
    • Other-Begin: 22 Aug 1840, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Census: Nov 1840, Platte Co, Missouri ; study of related families
    • Religion: 1841, Bear Creek, Platte Co, Missouri ; elder
    • Residence: 1844, Texas; moved to Texas
    • Census: 1846, Cass Co, Texas; Cass Co. Tax List
    • Religion: 28 Mar 1849, First Christian Congregation of Victoria; church formed
    • Census: 20 Aug 1850, Victoria Co, Texas; agriculture
    • Census: 22 Aug 1850, Victoria Co, Texas
    • Religion: Between 4 Nov 1851 and 31 Aug 1854, Lavaca Co, Texas; performed marriages
    • Possessions: 24 Apr 1852, Victoria Co, Lot 1, Block 117, Range 8, Texas; sold
    • Residence: 17 Jul 1854, Victoria Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 16 May 1855, Manahuilla Minnuvee Creek at Buzzard Roost Country, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 28 Jun 1856, Dewitt Co, Texas
    • Religion: 7 Aug 1856, Yorktown, Dewitt Co, Texas; camp meeting
    • Residence: 11 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas
    • Residence: 14 Aug 1861; per letter
    • Religion: 9 Jul 1863, Lavaca Co, Texas; performed marriage
    • Residence: 8 Dec 1866, Terryville, Lavaca Co, Texas; per letter
    • Other-Begin: 28 Dec 1866, Lavaca Co, Texas; letter
    • Residence: Jan 1867, Dewitt Co, Texas; moved to Dewitt
    • Residence: 2 Aug 1867, Dewitt Co, Texas; voter registration
    • Religion: Between 1869 and 1871, Lavaca Co, Texas; performed marriages
    • Census: 1870; cannot find
    • Residence: 25 Aug 1872, maybe near Lyons, Burleson Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: Abt May 1877, in transit; per letter
    • Census: 15 Jun 1880, San Saba Co (District 112), Texas

    Notes:

    information from Wilma B Moore (wbmoore@ticfin.com)
    9418 Deervale Court
    Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
    (615) 370-0744
    (July 1997)

    James Lovelady was a minister of the Christian Church (restoration movement, known as Cambellites - Karl Kiser). James and Nancy removed from White County, Tennessee, with other members of their family to Missouri by 1831, where James helped to organize the Salem Christian Church in Platte Co, Missouri. The family was in Victoria County, Texas by 1845, when James and Nancy were on the Board of the First Christian Church. James and Nancy had three children, all daughters.
    (1.) Jane (married Jackson Butts on 29 Jan 1835, in Jackson Co., Missouri);
    (2.) Sarah (married M. M. Jones and died in DeWitt County, Texas, in 1860); and
    (3.) Ann (married A. Lee on 4 Nov 1847, in Victoria County, Texas).
    Sadly, all three of James and Nancy's daughters died relatively young. However, they remained on close terms with their sons-in-law.

    the following provided by Mary Ehlers, 3665 N. Bond, Fresno CA 93726:
    James was born 1790-1800 according to 1840 Census (Platte Co, Missouri), married Nancy; died in Texas after 1880 when he was listed in the household of grandson George Jones in San Saba County.
    James was in Missouri by 1831 when he and wife Nancy, with William Bowers and wife Catherine, deeded land to Thomas Linville. (see notes of Nancy Linville Lovelady).

    ... but you might be able to find it at the State Historical Society of Missouri, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO 65201. Phone:
    573-882-7083; website: http://www.system.missouri.edu/shs/

    from: John Reedy
    to: Sherry and Alice,
    Our local library has "Missouri Miscellany". It is nothing more than a hodgepodge of genealogical items that some publisher threw together into a series of volumes. From Volume I, Woodruff, 1976:
    "24 Dec 1831, William Bowers and Catherine, his wife & James Lovelady and Nancy, his wife, to Thomas Linville sum of $120.00, E 1/2 of SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres. Witness: George Manship J.P., Rec 31 May 1832 Jackson County, MO)

    This is all there is and probably would not be considered a 'source' as it does not give any other details like a deed would.

    October 15, 1998
    Jackson County Courthouse
    415 East 12th Street
    Records Department
    Room 104
    Kansas City, Missouri 61406
    Dear Clerk,
    Would you please send me a copy of the deed reflected in the following citation and mail to the address indicated in the letterhead. I have enclosed a check for $10.00 to cover the look-up and copy fees.
    "24 Dec 1831, William Bowers and Catherine, his wife and James Lovelady and Nancy, his wife, to Thomas Linville sum of $120.00, E 1/2 of SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres. Witness: George Manship J.P., Rec 31 May 18
    Thank you very much for your assistance.
    ______________________
    The Salem Christian Church, Platte Co, Missouri, was organized 31 Dec 1837. Among its constituent members were James Lovelady, an Elder, and his wife Nancy. He was a minister of the Christian Church. By 1845 he was in Victoria, Texas, where was on the Board of Directors of the First Christian Congregation with Nancy Lovelady and Jackson Butts. He and his wife Nancy are shown on the 1860 Census (Dewitt Co, Texas)

    1820 Smith Co , TN-
    James (1797);
    1 male under 10;
    1 male 26-45 (1775-1794) (James 1797) a bit old
    1 female under 10 (1810-1820) this would be Jane, but 1830 census did not show a daughter born before 1820.
    1 female 16-26 (1794-1804) (Nancy 1800)

    (This is not our James. It is the son of John Lovelady. He was born in 1760 and died in 1837 or so. John was the brother of Thomas Lovelady (John Reedy)

    However, interesting that White Co formed from Smith Co in 1806.


    1820 White Co, TN - James' father Thomas confirmed there, family profile fits.

    1828 Nov 15: 40 ac. James Lovelady 15 Nov 1828 s36 T50 R33
    (from Record of Original Entries to Lands in *Jackson County, MO; O.B. & Joanne Chiles Eakin (1985)).
    * Jackson Co formed from Lafayette Co in 1826
    (Karl Kiser)

    1830 Missouri Census - Jackson County

    1833: James Lovelady is likely to have some additional interesting details from October 1833 (Battle of Mormons or Battle of Big Blue--Kaw township, Jackson county, MO). I have not had a chance to fully follow the clues. The Mormons had a colony west of the Big Blue and there was violence because the Mormons voted in block and others took exception. A Thomas Linville was killed 31 Oct 1833. (Karl Kiser, 4 Mar 2010)

    1835 Platt Co, Missouri with church
    1836 August - from: "Adam Hill Credit Account Book 1833-1836"--Mrs. Donald B. Erlich (1980) p90 James Lovelady; Jackson county, MO Aug 1836 pd blacksmith bill in full.
    1840 Jackson Co Census shows John Wear, James Wear, and Sarah Wear
    1840 Platte Co, Missouri Census shows a James Lovelady:
    male - 40-50
    female - 40-50
    2 females - 5-10
    1846 Cass Co, Texas (Tax Rolls) with Mabra Jones family
    1850 Victoria, Texas Census: (res: 153)
    James age 53 farmer 600 TN
    Nancy age 50 SC
    Alfred Allice 30 mechanic 1600 PA (their son-in-law)
    Next door: (res 154) David M. Jones 38 M Carpenter 1000 VA
    Lidia 34 F MS
    P.T. Hall 22 M Farmer MS
    Felix G. Hall 13 M MS
    H.M.C. Hall 10 M TX

    1860 DeWitt , TX -
    (Lovelate) James 67 TN
    Nancy 60 b S.C.
    (residence 302)

    Mabra Jones 40 KY (their son-in-law)
    Sarah 39 MO
    (kids listed)
    (residence 298)

    1860- May - from: "History of DeWitt County, TX"--DCHS (1991)
    p185 Church of Christ at Victoria, Elder James Lovelady; May 1860 he requested a preacher to come to this "large and vacant field". Churches at Victoria, Yorktown, Golilad, Beeville

    After 1860:
    Letter from Mary (g-daughter) dated Dec 22, 1862 states: "He asked about Grandma & Pap (James Lovelady) he said if he knew where to write to he would write to them.... We have not heard from any of you nor Grandma and Pap."
    (Nancy living in 1862)

    probably between 1866-1970)
    Letter from Frances (wife of George, Mary's brother, g-daughter-in-law of Loveladys) wrote from Red Rock (Central TX) in May (no further date) "Pap started down to Lavaca about two or three weeks ago. He went by Mary's. I expect he will stay there some time."
    Mary was in Oak Hill, near LaGrange, TX, Oct 17th '70, per dated letter. (county?)
    (This is apparently after the war as it is said that George lived in near Schulenburg in Lavaca Co. at that time, later moving to Central TX. Nancy must have died by this time.)

    1870 - cannot find

    1880 San Saba, TX George Jones 39 MO (Father KY) (Mother MO)
    Frances 29 TX MS MS
    (kids listed)
    Lovelady, Jas 82 boarder minister of Gospel TN TN TN
    (don't think his parents were born in TN, however they were married there; so, likely error on his part)
    ________________
    http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/resources/index/index.html

    Sep, 1831, Tarbo Grove, Lafayette Co. MO Christian Conference,
    Restoration Movement

    NAME INDEX TO THE CHRISTIAN MESSENGER
    PART I:

    by Ruth E. Browning
    -----------------------------------------------------------
    Letters with information about the churches, obituaries, death notices, names of subscribers, letters from preachers, etc. were published in the Christian Messenger. These have been abstracted with information of genealogical interest. Search for all possible spellings of names--often times I may have copied names wrongly due to the poor print of this reprint or it may be spelled "wrongly" in the original. In Part I the main entry is in alphabetial order by surname. A death reference is in bold face. In Part 2 information is entered by the volume of the Christian Messenger.

    Lovelady, Js Independence,Mo. 1834 1835 1836
    Lovelady, J reporter for Platt co. Mo 1840; elder at Bear Creek,
    Platte co Mo 1841

    Lovelady, Js. Huntsville, Mo 1835

    Young, Duke Lexington, Mo. 1834 Missouri (Jackson Co?) 1836;
    Lafayette Co. Mo 1840; elder at Republican, Lafayette co Mo
    1841

    Bounds, Js Lexington,Mo. 1833 1835
    Elliott, A Athens, Ky 1833; Lexington, Mo 1836
    Zachariah Linville - (not found)
    _________
    http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/resources/index/index.html
    PART 2
    Vol. 5 Jan. 1831-Dec. 1831

    Christian Conference for Missouri met in September in Tarbo grove, La Fayette County. (Letter from Joel H. Haden, Retireing Valley, Howard Co.). Elders present: Thomas McBride, Duke Young, Zachariah Linville, Sion Bradley, Bryam Lewis, and Joel H. Haden. Unordained: Richmond Roberts, William Burton, James Lovelady. Lovelady was made an elder. Letter mentions that followers of Joseph Smith are settling in Jackson County near the boundary line, perhaps 100 in number, and plan to rebuild the Temple.

    http://www.viptx.net/vcgs/cemetery.html#memorial
    Victoria Co, Texas; Memorial Square Cemetery, listed as "Parson Lovelady"
    Gladys Arnold provided names of those known to be buried in this cemetery
    (361-575-0560)

    Birth:
    some think Sevier county, but not sure why.

    Research Notes:
    1850 census: Jasper Co, Mississippi
    Residence 329/350
    (Ancestry transcribed this name as Gragson)
    Lee Grayson 50 farmer 1000 Kentucky
    * Biddy (Bridget "Biddy" Parker) Grayson 36 1814 Mississippi
    Mahalia Grayson 22 1828 Mississippi
    Mary Ann Grayson 21 1829 Mississippi
    Emiline Grayson 19 1831 Mississippi
    Andrew J. Grayson 17 1833 Mississippi
    Oliver Grayson 14 1836 Mississippi
    George Grayson 13 1837 Mississippi
    Sarah Ann Grayson 11 1839 Mississippilee
    Claiborne Grayson 10 1840 Mississippi
    Lucretia Grayson 9 1841 Mississippi
    William Grayson 7 1843 Mississippi
    Dorinda Grayson 5 1845 Mississippi
    Thomas Grayson 3 1847 Mississippi
    Alert G. Grayson 2 1848 Mississippi

    residence 330/351
    James D Lee 45 1805 farmer Georgia Doctor
    Rebecca Lee 38 1812 Tennessee
    Rebecca Jane (Street) Lee 16 1834 Mississippi
    William Lee 14 1836 Mississippi
    Caroline Lee 12 1838
    Mary Lee 10 1840
    Sarah Lee 9 1841
    Amanda Lee 8 1842
    James H Lee 2 1848
    Eliza Julia Lee 0 1850
    Margaret Grayson 4 1846 Mississippi
    (prob child of family above)

    residence 331/351
    Thomas Woodward 28 1822 farmer South Carolina
    ** Elizabeth Louisa (McBride) Woodward 22 1828 SC
    William McBride 5 SC
    Eleanor L McBride 3 1847 SC
    WILLIAM C BOUNDS 45 1805 farmer Tennessee <<<
    Nancy Anne (Freeman) Bounds 31 1819 Tennessee
    Jesse M Bounds 16 1834 laborer Mississippi
    Talitha Bounds 13 1837 Mississippi
    William A Bounds 11 1839 Mississippi
    Elizabeth Bounds 9 1841 Mississippi
    Nancy C Bounds 4 1846 Mississippi
    *** Jane Clark 50 1800 North Carolina
    **** Julia Wilcox 22 1828 Mississippi


    ________

    * Thomas McBride & Martha Brink
    daughter: Elizabeth McBride b 1835
    m Thomas Lovelady Bounds b 1824
    s/o John Bird Bounds & Elizabeth Lovelady (Jas L sister)

    Nancy Jane and Elizabeth McBride are sisters.
    Thomas and John are brothers

    ___________

    ** Bridget "Biddy" Parker Grayson b 1814
    Her family seems to be:
    http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4580007/person/624433109
    William Jacob Parker (s/o John 1731 & Rhoda Renfro 1726
    abt 1786 TN
    d 1860 MS
    Lucretia Bradley Davis 1786 - 1850
    William Parker 1808 - 1870
    Martha Bridgett "Biddy" Parker 1810 - 1866
    Levi Bradley Parker 1812 -
    Thomas Parker 1814 -
    Sarah Parker 1816 - Mary Parker 1818 -
    ADDISON PARKER 1820 - 1880
    John BOUNDS PARKER 1823 - 1861
    Jessee S Parker 1824 - 1893
    Elizabeth Parker 1825 -
    Jacob B Parker 1828 - 1850
    James William Parker

    http://genforum.genealogy.com/ms/jones/messages/598.html

    Note: brothers named Addison and John BOUNDS Parker.
    There is a Addison Bounds b 1796 TN to Obediah and Patterson.

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

    Parker/Bounds marriage:
    Mary Alice Bounds b 1876 m William H Parker
    dau of John Armstrong Bounds 1837 and Nancy Jane McBride

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

    Also a Parker/Cooley marriage, might be a different line of Parkers
    Joshua Duncan Parker b 1855 m Susan Maria Cooley b 1869
    (earliest Parker is Thomas Parker 1716 NC)
    Susan Cooley is dau of Margaret Butts Cooley, dau of Jane Lovelady, daughter of James* Lovelady


    Parker/Dyer marriage:
    William Dyer b 1864 m Della Parker (her father not yet ID'd)
    son of Jane Lovelady, sister to James* Lovelady


    _____________

    *** Jane Clark 1800 NC (50 yrs old)
    Nancy Ann Bounds b abt 1770 m Isaac Clark b 1794
    child: Tempy Clark 1812

    Nancy is dau of Jesse A. Bounds, Sr b. 1730 and
    Nancy Ann Bird

    _____________

    **** Julie Wilcox later married Alfred Allee, who was widowered by Ann Lovelady, daughter of James Lovelady. unsure of her relation at time of this census. Her sister married a Jackson Jacobs whose brother lived next door to James Lovelady in 1850. again, relation not determined.

    ______________
    ** FURTHER INFO FOUND ON BRIDGET PARKER:
    ___________________
    Bridget Biddy Parker 1814 Mississippi
    father Jacob Parker abt 1796 Tennessee aft 1860 MS
    mother Lucretia Bradley Parker b 1796 Georgia aft 1850 MS

    1853 JASPER CO., MISS. PROBATE COURT RECORD-REF: THE HEIRS OF LUCRETIA PARKER

    probate court record (acquired from MS Dept. of Archives and History in Jackson) dated 1853 from Jasper Co. MS which lists her heirs, as follows:

    "In the matter of the Estate of Lucretia (Bradley) Parker deceased for sale of land.

    On reading and filing the petition of William Parker, Administrator of Lucretia Parker deceased, It is ordered by the court that Mary Chambers and Thomas H. Chambers her husband, Beedy Grayson and Lee Grayson her husband, Sarah
    Davis and Thomas Davis her husband, Elizabeth McDonald and Henry McDonald her husband, Levi B. Parker, Jacob Parker, Thomas Parker, John Parker, the heirs of James D. Parker, deceased, and the heirs of (empty space here) Hargrove, deceased who was the wife of James A.Hargrove be cited to be
    and appear before this court on the third Monday of May next, uniting then and there to answer said petition and to show cause if any can why the lands, teniments and hereditaments described in said petition should not be sold;
    and that said petitioners cause said citation to be published in the Whig Intelligence, a newspaper printed and published in the town of Paulding Jasper County Mississippi for the space of six weeks successively citing these said
    heirs and all persons interested in said lands to be and appear at the time and term aforesaid to show cause as aforesaid."

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=barjeanf&id=I4256

    - - - - - -
    Jacob Parker of Wayne died between 1820 and 1830.
    His family went to Hinds County and later to Jasper
    before going to TX. He was married to Lucretia Bradley.

    http://genforum.genealogy.com/ms/jones/messages/598.html

    _______________


    Residence:
    Father bought property at Falling Waters, now Putnam County, Tennessee.

    Property:
    1828 Nov 15: 40 ac. James Lovelady 15 Nov 1828 s36 T50 R33
    (from Record of Original Entries to Lands in *Jackson County, MO; O.B. & Joanne Chiles Eakin (1985)).
    * Jackson Co formed from Lafayette Co in 1826
    (Karl Kiser)

    Wikipedia:
    sold (by France) to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
    In 1821, Jackson County became part of the newly-admitted state of Missouri. Jackson County was organized on December 15, 1826 ... Its county seat was designated as Independence, which was at the time only a minuscule settlement near a spring.

    Census:
    Name: James Lovelady
    Home in 1830: Jackson, Missouri


    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 James
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: (1821-1825) 2
    Sarah (9, gave b.d. as 1820) Jane has to have the older time slot because of her marriage date (1835). Sarah must have been younger than Jane.
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: (1801-1810) 1 Nancy (1800)

    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4

    note: when looking at the actual census page, there is a mark for a female age 10-15, which would be Jane; then Sarah and Ann would be the two daughters 5-9. With a total of 5 persons.
    list of residents on page 3
    Aikman Abrander
    Towler Robert G
    Marters William
    Ford William
    Manship George
    Linville Thomas(poss father-in-law if Nancy is a Linville)
    Linville James (son of Thomas)
    Linville Thomas (Jr. - son of Thomas)
    Trapp Jeremiah (Abraham's mother in law)
    Linville Abrcham (son of Thomas)
    Parish William
    Linch Sarah
    Lewis Joseph
    Campbell Joseph
    Bowers William (hus of Catherine Linville dau of Thomas)
    Johnson Ellot
    Francis William
    Lovelady James <<<
    Self John
    Welch James
    Young Chesney (m Rachel Lewis 1829; Eliz Sanford 1838)
    Johnson John
    Russle Joseph
    Lewis William
    Ross James
    Boggs Lilburn W
    Lilsus Huon
    Owens Samuel C


    Property:
    William Bowers and wife Catherine Linville and James Lovelady, paid for these same 80 acres from BLM on Nov 1, 1830, approx 16 months before selling (Dec 24, 1831) the very same property to Thomas Linville (brother to Catherine Linville)

    "24 Dec 1831, William Bowers and Catherine, his wife and James Lovelady and Nancy, his wife, to Thomas Linville sum of $120.00, E 1/2 of SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres. Witness: George Manship J.P., Rec 31 May 1832

    Religion:
    Christian Messenger: Part 1: (by Ruth E. Browning)

    Christian Conference for Missouri met in September in Tarbo grove, La Fayette County. (Letter from Joel H. Haden, Retireing Valley, Howard Co.). Elders present: Thomas McBride, Duke Young, Zachariah Linville, Sion Bradley, Bryam Lewis, and Joel H. Haden. Unordained: Richmond Roberts, William Burton, James Lovelady. Lovelady was made an elder. Letter mentions that followers of Joseph Smith are settling in Jackson County near the boundary line, perhaps 100 in number, and plan to rebuild the Temple.


    Property:
    William Bowers and wife Catherine Linville and James Lovelady, paid for these same 80 acres from BLM on Nov 1, 1830, approx 16 months before selling (Dec 24, 1831) the very same property to Thomas Linville (brother to Catherine Linville)

    "24 Dec 1831, William Bowers and Catherine, his wife and James Lovelady and Nancy, his wife, to Thomas Linville sum of $120.00, E 1/2 of SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres. Witness: George Manship J.P., Rec 31 May 1832


    Religion:
    History of Jackson County, Missouri (Google Books)
    copyright 1881
    Page 651
    "The early log houses of worship gave place to frame buildings and the frames, in many instances, have been succeeded by substantial brick edifices, for instance the New Salem church has passed through all three of these stages of progress. Rev. Joab Powell was one of the first pioneer preachers in this county, James Savage, Gabriel Fitzhugh, JAMES LOVELADY and William White were also pioneer preachers."

    http://books.google.com/books?pg=PA651&lpg=PA651&dq=christian%20church%2C%20missouri%2C%20powell%20%2Blovelady&sig=h3GehkqTTL8_EcHKY3wtQwAzMW4&ei=JDfMTaufDuiB0QHw09XFBg&ct=result&id=CH0UAAAAYAAJ&ots=tP7locbThx&output=text

    Property:
    Missouri Miscellany, Woodruff, (1976),
    William Bowers and his wife, Catherine and James Lovelady and his wife, Nancy to Thomas Linville, sum of $120.00, East 1/2 of the SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres,
    Wit, George Manship, JP,
    Recorded 31 May 1832.

    Bureau of Land Management, The east half of the southwest quarter of Section 36 in Township 50 of Range 33, 80 acres as Tenants in common with William Bowers

    Residence:
    referenced in letter from nephew Joseph R. Young written on 28 Dec 1866. Joseph remembered: I fought at your old place near Blue Bridge.

    I thought of the time that Branch run blood when you [ James Lovelady] lived there. [Battle of the Mormons, Kaw township, Jackson county, MO, Oct. 1833]

    Religion:
    Christian Messenger (No column headings)
    locations of preaching -- I guess

    Lovelady, Js Independence,Mo. 1834 1835 1836


    Religion:
    Performed the marriage of William Linville and Leah Bowers 9 Jul 1834 in Jackson Co, Missouri.

    Religion:
    The Christian Church in Missouri, Chapter XXI, Platte County; page 364.
    "Founded by James Lovelady, James Cox, James McBride, and Elihu Randolph, local preachers who resided in the neighborhood.
    Charter members:
    James White, Polly Lovelady, Jane Lovelady, John Bounds, Elizabeth Bounds, Andrew Henson and Nancy Lovelady, (now Mrs. Newby)"
    snip
    In 1840, James Lovelady, James Cox and James McBride moved to Oregon" (James Lovelady went to Texas, not Oregon.)
    (see attachment)


    Religion:
    Christian Messenger (No column headings)
    locations of preaching -- I guess

    Lovelady, Js. Huntsville, Mo 1835


    Census:
    Platte Co. MO Tax List, (1839), also, William Lovelady, Thomas Lovelady, Moses Lovelady and Richard Linville, Abraham Linville, John Linville, Granville Linvill e and Harrison Linville.
    Also Stephen Jones and John B. Bounds who married James' sister Elizabeth.


    Religion:
    Christian Messenger (No column headings)
    locations of preaching -- I guess

    Lovelady, J reporter for Platt co. Mo 1840

    Other-Begin:
    Performed the marriage of his brother Andrew Jackson and Judah Newby on 2 Jun 1840; recorded 22 Aug 1840. Signed James Lovelady, C.C.C.

    Census:
    page 1 closes out on 24 Nov 1840

    1840 Platte Co, Missouri
    (ancestry scans numbering, pg 22 or 92)

    Nathan Newby
    2nd married to Nancy Bounds who was 1st married to Jesse Lovelady, brother of James*. His daughter Judah m Andrew Jackson Lovelady, also James* brother.
    1840
    Name: Nathan Newby
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (1831-1835) son 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 (1826-1830) son 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 (1791-1800) Nathan
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 (1831-1835) dau 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 (1801-1810) Nancy Bounds Newby
    _________________
    Thomas J. Lovelady
    Thomas J. and Amanda Mary Bounds
    (Thomas is James brother; and Amanda Bounds brother is
    married to James sister Elizabeth)
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Andrew (1)
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 Thomas (8)
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 Preston (12)
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Thomas (34)
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Ann (1)
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 Eliza (3)
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Margaret (15)
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Amanda 29
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1


    ___________
    William M. Lovelady
    Name: William M Lovelady
    brother of James* and John W and Elizabeth
    Andrew Jackson another brother whose wife, Judah Newby, dau of Newton Newby.
    Newton Newby 2nd m Nancy Bounds, dau of yet another Lovelday brother Jesse.

    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2 (1811-1820) William (not married yet); Andrew Jackson b 1815
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 (1826-1830) Judah Newby (1826)
    Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 (1771-1780) prob Jane Wear Lovelady b 1769

    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 4
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    (father of these Lovelady brothers Thomas died 1830; mother Jane Wear d 1860.

    ____________
    James White

    _____________________
    Joseph Shammon (Shannon?) unidentified Mabra M Jones, b. 1792, Virginia, m Lily D (Silla) Shannon, b. 1797, Kentucky 15 Jan 1823 in Henry Co, Kentucky (see Mabra M Jones 1850 census)

    Name: Joseph Shammon
    [Joseph Shannon]
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 (1791-1800)
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 9
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 9

    ______________________
    Joseph Davis
    Henry Bradley

    ____________
    Nov 1840:
    ____________
    Name: James Lovelady
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    James Lovelady
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 James (43)
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Ann (1821-1825)
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 Nancy (40)
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 3
    Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1

    Jane: married 1835; so she's gone.
    Sarah (19) - probably newlywed living with Mara at Stephen's.
    Ann married in 1847. If this is Sarah -- then where is Ann? Ann would be under 10 per the 1830 census when she wasn't born yet. This has to be Ann even though it's the wrong age group. That means Sarah isn't accounted for here.

    ________________
    John Lewis
    Thomas Easburn
    Nathan Towe
    Benjamin Yocum

    ___________________
    John Young
    Name: John Young
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 John
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 (1821-1825) (dau)
    Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 (spouse)
    (this is probably 2nd wife; no wife was indicated in 1820)

    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 3
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2

    ____________________
    Lewis Edwards
    John McAdam

    ___________________
    Thomas s. Dyes [Thomas S. Dyer]
    Name: Thomas S Dys
    [Thomas J Dye]
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: (1811-1820) 1 Thomas
    Slaves [sic]- Females - 10 thru 23: 1

    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 2
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 1
    Total Slaves: 1
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 2

    comment: Looking at the image, there is no mark in the slave column. Appears to be a translation error.
    The couple were newly wed as they were just married in Oct.

    ___________________
    ancestry scans page 14 of 92

    Name: John Linville
    (Son of Richard, brother of Harrison, 1st cousin of Nancy Linville Lovelady

    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Richard (5)
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 John (8)
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 William (13)
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 John (40)
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Julia (2)
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Nancy (37)

    -----
    John Scott
    Nathaniel Scott
    -----

    Andrew Brown
    Name: Andrew Brown
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
    No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8



    ------
    Rachel Cox


    ____________________
    ancestry scans page 12 of 92
    Richard Linville
    Name: Ruhard Lenville (father of Harrison; brother of Thomas (Nancy Linville Lovelady's uncle)
    [Richard Lenville]
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 Richard 63
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1811-1820
    Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 molly 60
    Free Colored Persons - Males - 36 thru 54: 1 1786-1804
    Slaves - Males - Under 10: 2
    Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
    Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
    Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
    Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 2
    Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 1

    ________

    Name: Harrison Lenville (son of Richard Linville, brother of John, 1st cousin to Nancy Linville Lovelady)
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 (1801-1810) Harrison (1813)
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 Mary (2) Harriet (1)
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Nancy Bounds (1819)

    Harrison Linville married James Lovelady's niece.
    James' sister Elizabeth's child Nancy Bounds
    _____________________
    ancestry scans page 10 of 92
    J.B. Bounds
    ______________________

    ______________________
    ancestry scans page 26 of 92
    George W. Yeochum
    ______________________
    ancestry scans page 28 of 92

    Stephen Jones

    ______________________
    ancestry scans page 30 of 92
    Jesse Yoacum


    _______________________
    ancestry scans page 32 of 92
    Moses Lovelady
    Name: Moses Lovelady (James* 2nd cousin 1 removed)
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 Elijah 11
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 moses 37
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 Rebecca,1; eliz 3
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 Sarah 6
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 susan 15, malinda 11
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 nancy ward 37

    ________________________
    Washington Dyer


    _______________________
    ancestry scans page 34 of 92
    Rodham Jones


    _______________________
    ancestry scans page 40 of 92
    Thomas Campbell
    George Campbell
    ________________________
    ancestry scans page 42 of 92
    George Jones

    ________________________
    ancestry scans page 44 of 92
    William Jones


    ________________________
    ancestry scans page 66 of 92
    Name: Abraham Linville (Nancy's brother?)
    [Abraham ??Ville]
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 John T (abt 8)
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Abraham (35)
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 Catherine (4), Mahala (5)
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 (1831-1835) Jemimia
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 (1826-1830) Sarah/Sally
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 (1801-1810) Nancy
    ________________________

    Religion:
    Christian Messenger (no column headings)
    elder at Bear Creek, Platte co Mo 1841



    Residence:
    1867 Voter registration: how long in the state of Texas:
    23 years.

    Census:
    James Lovelady and M.M. Jones listed

    Religion:
    Victoria, Crossroads of So TX, (1982), FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF VICTORIA, TEXAS
    In Deed Book 4, page 145, Victoria County Courthouse, the following entry was made 28 March 1849

    "We the undersigned, entertaining the same views of Christian Doctrine, Practice & Church Government as those held by the Denomination usually called Christians, do hereby organize Ourselves into a corporate body as contemplated by an act of the Republic of Texas, approved Jan. 20th 1845. Do authorize the appointment of Trustees in Certain Cases and adopt the name of 'The First Christian Congregation of Victoria'. In order that we may recieve the benefits of said act we hereby constitute and appoint Felix B. Webb, Mayberry M. Jones, James Lovelady, Ann Allie and their successors in Office a board of trustees to take & hold such property both real and personal for the use & benefit of said Congregation, as may hereafter be conveyed to the same. In testimony whereof, we hereunto Affix our names this 28th day March A. D. 1849."
    Signed, Nancy Lovelady
    James Lovelady
    Felix B. Webb
    Sarah Jones
    M. M. Jones
    Jackson Butts
    Ann Allie


    Census:
    1850 Victoria, Texas Census: (res: 153)
    James age 53 farmer 600 TN
    Nancy age 50 SC
    Alfred Allice 30 mechanic 1600 PA (their son-in-law)

    Next door: (res 154)
    (relation unknown)
    David M. Jones 38 M Carpenter 1000 VA
    Lidia 34 F MS
    P.T. Hall 22 M Farmer MS
    Felix G. Hall 13 M MS
    H.M.C. Hall 10 M TX





    Religion:
    On record as having performed marriages in Lavaca County during this time period.

    Possessions:
    Bill of Sale of the home of James Lovelady to Edward Fink, Lot #1, Block 117, Range 8, Victoria, April 24, 1852.

    Residence:
    Letter from Margaret Butts,addressed to her father Andrew Jackson Butts, Bear Den Post Office, Texas. Wishes her mother and grandfather to read the letter and write her back. "Mother" has to be Susan Bounds Butts, as her birth mother Jane Lovelady had passed when Margaret was only 10 years old. Grandfather would be James Lovelady.

    Census:
    residence 298
    Mabra Jones 40 1820 blacksmith 3500 1500 Kentucky
    checked "attended school within the year"
    Sarah 39 1821 Missouri
    George W. 19 1841 Missouri
    Mary M 17 1843 Missouri
    Susan D. 13 1847 Texas
    Cyrus 8 1852 Texas
    Stephen L. 6 1854 Texas
    Andrew 3 1857 Texas
    M.H. 5/12 1860 Texas
    John F. Graves 25 1835 blacksmith Virginia

    residence 299
    Parker, M. 59 1801 Georgia (Matthew)
    Elizabeth 49 1811 Tennessee
    Amanda 17 1843 Texas
    Mary T. 15 1845 Texas
    Susan 10 1850 Texas
    Isiah 8 1852 Texas
    M.A. 5 1855 female Texas

    residence 300
    Parker, A.H. 23 1837 Texas (Alexander H.)
    Elizabeth 23 1837 Alabama (Mary Elizabeth Ann P. Caddell)
    Mary 1/23 1860 Alabama

    residence 301
    Jones, Enoch 74 1786 Delaware
    Nancy 67 1793 North Carolina
    Lewis B. 22 1838 Mississippi
    Rabb Ulesses 29 1831 Texas
    Rabb Malissa 27 1833 Mississippi
    Tumlinson, Robert F. 7 1853 Texas
    Rabb, L.B. 3 1857 Texas
    Rabb, Paul M. 10/12 1859 Texas
    Steddom, N.B. 13 1847 Texas

    residence 302
    James Lovelate 62 1798 minister 300 1,000 Tennessee
    Nancy 60 1800 South Carolina

    residence 303
    Jacobs, G.W. 37 1823 Mississippi
    Ellena 35 1825 Mississippi
    Nancy T. 8 1852 Mississippi
    Emeline E. 6 1854 Texas
    Mary 2 1858 Texas

    residence 304 (prob not related)
    Stewart, Joseph 44 1816 Tennessee

    (Ancestry translators had the Jones name spelled Louer, Mabre and Lovelady was written as Lovelate.)



    Religion:
    performed marriage of Mabra Jones and Martha Ponton.

    Other-Begin:
    Letter from Joseph R. Young, nephew, son of Duke Young and Sarah Lovelady, James sister.

    Residence:
    August 1867 voter registration: how long in the county and precinct 4:
    7 mos.

    Residence:
    Name: James Lovelady
    Birthplace: United States
    Registry Date: 2 Aug 1867
    County: DeWitt
    Line Number: 665
    Archive Name: Texas State Library and Archives
    Archive Collection Title: 1867 Voter Registration Lists
    Archive Reel Number: 4

    next entry:
    George W. Jones

    Religion:
    On record as having performed marriages in Lavaca County during this time period.

    Residence:
    Mary writes, "I had lost all trace of Pa's and George's whereabouts. I had written to Henry Shapes to know if he knew where Grandpa was. I have not received an answer."
    "Mr. Dabney and Brother came by on their way home from Lyons where they had been holding a meeting. He said they had seen Grandpa and George."
    Lyons is in Burleson County, but this only indicates there were at a meeting there. Perhaps they were living nearby. Frances writes a letter, estimated as 1877, stating she had "not heard from Burleson" She and George were in Red Rock and she stated that James Lovelady had left there - so, not sure who was in Burleson.


    Census:
    Frances living in Red Rock, dates her letter simply "May." Guessing this is about 1877. She writes to Susan Bounds Butts
    "Pap started down to Lavaca about two or three weeks ago. He went by Mary's. I expect he will stay there some time. I got a letter from Mary the same day I got yours. She was well and doing well."
    Leonard surmised Mary was in Burleson, but that would not be enroute from Red Rock to Lavaca. Perhaps this was after Nancy died, or perhaps it was after Mr. Norton died. Mary might have still been living near LaGrange.



    Census:
    In 1880 Census, James Lovelady age 82 is living with George and Frances, San Saba Co, Texas, (abt 120 m NW of Austin, halfway between Austin & Abilene).
    153/153
    George Jones 39 farmer MO KY MO
    Frances 29 TX MS MS
    James 11 TX MO TX
    George 8 TX MO TX
    Drusie 2 TX MO TX
    Lovelady, Jas 83 TN TN TN (minister of the Gospel, boarder)

    Buried:
    Findagrave memorial #135883275
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=135883275


    http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txvicto2/cemetery.html

    James* married Nancy* Linville (maybe), (dau?) between 1814 and 1817 in White Co, Tennessee. Nancy* (daughter of Thomas* Linville, Sr. and Jemimah* Campbell) was born in 1800 in South Carolina; died before 1872 in Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas; was buried in Memorial Square Cem, Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  Nancy* Linville (maybe), (dau?) was born in 1800 in South Carolina (daughter of Thomas* Linville, Sr. and Jemimah* Campbell); died before 1872 in Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas; was buried in Memorial Square Cem, Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 1 Nov 1830, Jackson Co, Missouri; bought
    • Property: 24 Dec 1831, Jackson Co, Missouri; sold
    • Religion: Abt 1832, New Salem Church, Jackson Co, Missouri
    • Religion: Abt 1835, First Christian Congregation, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Census: Nov 1840, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Religion: 28 Mar 1849, First Christian Congregation of Victoria; church formed
    • Census: 22 Aug 1850, Victoria Co, Texas
    • Residence: 16 May 1855, Manahuilla Minnuvee Creek at Buzzard Roost Country, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 28 Jun 1856, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 7 Aug 1856, Yorktown, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Residence: 11 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas; per letter
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Dewitt Co, Texas
    • Residence: 14 Aug 1861; per letter
    • Other-Begin: 28 Dec 1866, Lavaca Co, Texas; letter
    • Research Notes: Abt 1978; from Olive Massie
    • Research Notes: 15 May 2011; Linville/Johnson/Young/Lovelady
    • Research Notes: 2 Oct 2012; Linville/Lovelady

    Notes:

    (from Mary Ehlers)
    Catherine Linville Bowers and Thomas Linville were the children of a constable of White Co, Tennessee, in 1808 (sic), Thomas Linville, and his wife, Catherine. Catherine died and he married secondly Mary Ridge. He died in Missouri and his will writtn in 1836 was very simple, stating his possessions and leaving them to his wife and the youngest four children - Jeremiah, Hyram H., Andrew and Charity. Two of his older sons, Zachariah and Aaron witnessed the will. Two unnamed daughters born before 1790 are listed in "The Linville Family in America - 300th Annual Edition" by Alice Eicholz. It seems like that Nancy Lovelady was one of these daughters.

    (sic) - they married in 1811 in Carter County.


    (From Leonard B Meyer)
    July 24, 1997
    Dear Sherry Sharp:

    Your letter came yesterday, and some material from Wilma came today. I told my wife Ruth that it seems I have acquired another fan in Wilma, that making two, Ruth being the other one! I am glad that what I have contributed is appreciated,d I appreciate what I have received also.

    Perhaps I should make it clear how I acquired this much information regarding such a limited time span. A few years ago, I got possession of a bunch of old letters and documents far long enough to transcribe them by hand, into three bindef legal paper. I started out trying to learn more about the Butts family from which I am descended, and from there the search proliferated into the Lovelady, Bownds (Bounds) and other families.

    My great-grandfather, Jackson Butts, married Jane Lovelady as his first wife. She died August 31, 1847. He married a second wife, Catherine Poland, who died within a year or so, then in 1852 he married Susan Bounds who was my great-grandm. So, you see, there is no blood relationship between me and the Loveladys, except for Jackson's oldest daughter Margaret Ann, who was Jane's only survivor who had children. But Pappy Lovelady wrote to Jackson and Susan as son and daughter, Mary Jones addressed her as "beloved aunt," and Stephen wrote to my grandfather as "Cousin Berry."

    I think there is no doubt that the Loveladys, Buttses, and Joneses were in Victoria County in 1844, as one of Jackson's sons, Andrew, appears as born in Texas about that time. Also I have a copy of a handwritten receipt which goes "Receif Jackson Butts the sum of five dollars in full of his state and county tax for the year 1849 - F.U. Fordham, Ass & Coll, V.C., Victoria County."

    Also, Ann, the youngest Lovelady girl, married Alfred Allee November 4, 1847. And I have a copy of the Bill of Sale of the home of James Lovelady to Edward Fink, Lot #1, Block 117, Range 8, Victoria, April 24, 1852.

    In the statement in the summation sent by Wilma regarding the organization of the First Christian Congregation in Victoria, about James and Nancy being on the board, there is a little error. Those named, James and Nancy, Jackson, Sarah any Jones, A. Allee (Ann had already died) and perhaps Felix Webb, were the whole congregation!

    It must have been in 1852 that the Loveladys and Joneses moved over into Dewitt County on the Manahurla Minnuvee Creek, also called Buzzard Roost Country.

    There was quite a lot of communication between the Joneses and Butts families in the '50s. In 1860, George was going to school in Goliad. A letter from Mary goes thus: "We are all about to leave this country. Pap (James) and Grandmaf going to the mountains. They have sold their cattle." There seems to have been a terrible drought that caused many people to leave that area. Added in a postscript at the beginning of the letter is "I have got the sweetest little brother. He can sit along. He is as fat as a pig." That must have been Henry at several months old; and it is apparent that Sarah must have died soon after Henry's birth. So my date of 1860 must be an error of reading an indistinct date.

    So, Mabry and Mary, and perhaps others moved to Terryville, on the line between Dewitt and Lavaca Counties. But Susan Mariah must have married to A Wiggins and was still living at Middletown or Weesatche. Susan later lived at Hoss Bluffrty County and urged George to come out there, as that area needed a doctor and singing school teacher. But that was in 1872, after the war! Instead, he seems to have married Frances Bosworth and was living near Schulenburg in Lavaca County. From there, in connection with the Bosworth family, we find him living up in Central Texas, Red Rock, Pettytown, maybe San Saba and finally Stephenville. He and Frances are buried in West End Cemetery, Stephenville, Erath Co, Texas.

    I have no date for Mary's marriage, but she and Mr. Norton moved to Oak Hill near LaGrange, Texas. After several years, they moved to North Texas, then moved back. Mary was living in Burleson County about 1914. According to the reuni, Mary had married a Moore, and Sue had married a Linthicum.

    Mary never had any children (by choice), and I am of the opinion that the friction between her and Mabry was because she married and did not continue to take care of his "four little motherless boys" as she put it. Anyway, she tried toe of the boys, as George and Sue did. Mabry farmed the boys out at times, some of them to my great-grandmother Susan. But the 1870 Census reveals that Stephen and Andrew were living with Mabry and Martha then, as well as daughter Nancy and Nellie (b 1864 & 1868) and the 1880 lists a son Joel A, born November 28, 1874.

    I am confused about the children of Martha listed as being born in Chambers Co, after Nancy (Nannie) and Nellie, also Joel A. I know nothing about Laura, Tom, Anna, Alice and John, but those named above were in the 1870 and 1880 Lavaca Cos records and must have been in Lavaca Co at that time. Also, it is a matter of record that Mabry officiated at the wedding of his father-in-law, Dr. Joel Ponton, to Harriet Koonce on October 1, 1871, near where I now live in Lavaca Co. However, it may well explain Stephen's reference to having been to Beaumont on one occasion.

    Incidentally, I have noticed that Mabry and Sarah had a daughter Nancy J, born 1848, next after Sue. About the name ---- in the document about the Organization of the First Christian Congregation, the name is Mayberry, which no doubt is t, shortened to Mabry usually, but spelled Mabarie by Margaret Ann Butts Cooley.

    I have just been checking the list of Mabry's children and the dates given for their births seems to have been made from a faulty memory. Assuming, I think correctly, that the three families came to Texas in 1844, it seems obvious that Ge841 and Mary 1843 were born in Missouri, but there is some doubt about Susan 1846 and Nancy 1848, though I think they were born in Texas. But Cyrus 1852, Stephen 1854, Andrew 1857, were born in Texas because the document of the Organization of the First Christian Congregation in Victoria has the names of M.M. and Sarah, date of March 28, 1849. Henry was not listed in the census of 1860, so his birth date 1863 is probably correct. It is on record that Cyrus Jones was in Goliad Co in 1870, age 18, seemingly living with relatives after the breakup of the Jones family. But in a letter from Mary she wrote that Susan Mariah (Margaret Ann Butts spelled Mariar) wrote that Mr. Wiggins had "joined the church" and that Cyrus intended to. I wonder if this Cyrus was one of the Wiggins children. In this letter Mary complains that Mabry had George and Susan a brother to keep, but had refused to give her one.

    As far as I had known previously, Margaret Ann, Jackson's daughter, Sue Wiggins, and George were the only Lovelady descendents, and I am glad to find there were others. I have been trying to find some of the Jones descendents for some ythout success.

    I was born, not many miles from where the Joneses and the Loveladys lived, in Goliad County, at a later date, Dec 7, 1906. From that you will notice that I will be 91 on my next birthday. My handwriting has deteriorated considerably spied these letters.

    I am sending this information for you to consider, before I send any copies. I will have to go through the letters to find some that will illustrate what I have written. But as I wrote Wilma, I have three binders full of writings, ant want to let them get away, possibly in the mail. I have suggested that Ron Lehde, who lives in Victoria, copy those he wants to, but she/Wilma reports that his copier is in need of repair. Since Sherry Sharp has a son John in Houston, I might make the same offer to him. Or I might leave the material at my son's place, 30211 Charlie Lane, Magnolia, Texas 77355. Maybe something can be arranged.
    Sincerely,
    Leonard B. Meyer



    Property:
    William Bowers and wife Catherine Linville and James Lovelady, paid for these same 80 acres from BLM on Nov 1, 1830, approx 16 months before selling (Dec 24, 1831) the very same property to Thomas Linville (brother to Catherine Linville)

    "24 Dec 1831, William Bowers and Catherine, his wife and James Lovelady and Nancy, his wife, to Thomas Linville sum of $120.00, E 1/2 of SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres. Witness: George Manship J.P., Rec 31 May 1832

    Property:
    William Bowers and wife Catherine Linville and James Lovelady, paid for these same 80 acres from BLM on Nov 1, 1830, approx 16 months before selling (Dec 24, 1831) the very same property to Thomas Linville (brother to Catherine Linville)

    "24 Dec 1831, William Bowers and Catherine, his wife and James Lovelady and Nancy, his wife, to Thomas Linville sum of $120.00, E 1/2 of SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres. Witness: George Manship J.P., Rec 31 May 1832

    Religion:
    New Salem Church, Jackson Co, Missouri
    abt 1832
    History of Jackson County, Missouri (Google Books)
    copyright 1881
    Page 651
    "The early log houses of worship gave place to frame buildings and the frames, in many instances, have been succeeded by substantial brick edifices, for instance the New Salem church has passed through all three of these stages of progress. Rev. Joab Powell was one of the first pioneer preachers in this county, James Savage, Gabriel Fitzhugh, JAMES LOVELADY and William White were also pioneer preachers."
    http://books.google.com/books?pg=PA651&lpg=PA651&dq=christian%20church%2C%20missouri%2C%20powell%20%2Blovelady&sig=h3GehkqTTL8_EcHKY3wtQwAzMW4&ei=JDfMTaufDuiB0QHw09XFBg&ct=result&id=CH0UAAAAYAAJ&ots=tP7locbThx&output=text

    Religion:
    abt 1835
    First Christian Congregation, Platte Co, Missouri

    The Christian Church in Missouri, Chapter XXI, Platte County; page 364.
    "Founded by James Lovelady, James Cox, James McBride, and Elihu Randolph, local preachers who resided in the neighborhood.
    Charter members:
    James White, Polly Lovelady, Jane Lovelady, John Bounds, Elizabeth Bounds, Andrew Henson and Nancy Lovelady, (now Mrs. Newby)"
    snip
    In 1840, James Lovelady, James Cox and James McBride moved to Oregon" (James Lovelady went to Texas, not Oregon.)
    (see attachment)


    Census:
    Name: James Lovelady
    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    James Lovelady
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 James (43)
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Ann (1821-1825)
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 Nancy (40)
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 3
    Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1

    Girls: Sarah (19) - probably newlywed living with Mabra at Stephen's.
    Jane: age unk, but married 1835; so she's gone.
    Ann: age unk, she married in 1847 - this is Ann.

    Religion:
    Victoria, Crossroads of So TX, (1982), FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF VICTORIA, TEXAS
    In Deed Book 4, page 145, Victoria County Courthouse, the following entry was made 28 March 1849

    "We the undersigned, entertaining the same views of Christian Doctrine, Practice & Church Government as those held by the Denomination usually called Christians, do hereby organize Ourselves into a corporate body as contemplated by an act of the Republic of Texas, approved Jan. 20th 1845. Do authorize the appointment of Trustees in Certain Cases and adopt the name of 'The First Christian Congregation of Victoria'. In order that we may recieve the benefits of said act we hereby constitute and appoint Felix B. Webb, Mayberry M. Jones, James Lovelady, Ann Allie and their successors in Office a board of trustees to take & hold such property both real and personal for the use & benefit of said Congregation, as may hereafter be conveyed to the same. In testimony whereof, we hereunto Affix our names this 28th day March A. D. 1849."
    Signed, Nancy Lovelady
    James Lovelady
    Felix B. Webb
    Sarah Jones
    M. M. Jones
    Jackson Butts
    Ann Allie


    Census:
    1850 Victoria, Texas Census: (res: 153)
    James age 53 farmer 600 TN
    Nancy age 50 SC
    Alfred Allice 30 mechanic 1600 PA (their son-in-law)

    Next door: (res 154)
    (relation unknown)
    David M. Jones 38 M Carpenter 1000 VA
    Lidia 34 F MS
    P.T. Hall 22 M Farmer MS
    Felix G. Hall 13 M MS
    H.M.C. Hall 10 M TX

    Residence:
    letter states simply that "Grandma is not well."


    Census:
    residence 298
    Mabra Jones 40 1820 blacksmith 3500 1500 Kentucky
    checked "attended school within the year"
    Sarah 39 1821 Missouri
    George W. 19 1841 Missouri
    Mary M 17 1843 Missouri
    Susan D. 13 1847 Texas
    Cyrus 8 1852 Texas
    Stephen L. 6 1854 Texas
    Andrew 3 1857 Texas
    M.H. 5/12 1860 Texas

    residence 302
    James Lovelate 62 1798 minister 300 1,000 Tennessee
    Nancy 60 1800 South Carolina

    (Ancestry translators had the Jones name spelled Louer, Mabre and Lovelady was written aas Lovelate.)


    Other-Begin:
    letter from Joseph Young, nephew, son of Duke Young and Sarah Lovelady, sister-in-law.


    Research Notes:
    Familiar relationships to help confirm Nancy Linville is a Linville - but more info is needed:

    Granville Linville m Ann Adeline Johnson

    Granville is brother of Harrison Linville who married Nancy Bounds.
    Nancy Bounds is daughter of James* Lovelady.

    Granville and Harrison's father Richard would be Nancy's uncle.

    1850 census, North Carolina: Granville living with his father in law and Nancy Young 15 (b 1835) is also there.

    Gan Johnson 68 1783 North Carolina
    Nancy Johnson 63 1787 Tennessee
    Nancy P Johnson 30 1820 Tennessee
    Barnet J Johnson 21 1829 Missouri
    Nancy Young 15 1835 Missouri
    Granville Linville 40 1810 Tennessee
    Ann A (Johnson) Linville 28 1822 North Carolina
    John B Linville 7 1843 North Carolina
    Washington Linville 3 1847 North Carolina
    Ann M Linville 1 1849 North Carolina


    Ann Johnson Linville's brother Barnet J Johnson. in 1865 Leavenworth Co, Kansas census:

    B J Johnson 36 1829 freighter 21500 MO
    _?_ Johnson 30 1835 KY
    Robt Johnson 10 1855 KY
    Lizzie Johnson 4 1861 KS
    Wm Johnson 2 1864 KS
    _?_ Neal 31 1834 female KS
    Lottie Young 1834 31 MO
    Mary Young 5 1860 MO
    Jane Young 3 1862 MO

    Lottie Young -- looks like she could be a widowed sister or sister-in-law and Mary and Jane nieces - or she could be Mrs. B.J. Johnson's sister

    Lottie Young probably related to Nancy Young, same age, living with Gan Johnson in 1850?
    or could she even be same person? (Nancy Charlotte or something?)


    Duke Young, married Sarah Lovelady, another sister of James Lovelady. he named one of his sons William Johnson Young (b 1818). Johnson name must have connected to Young name, rather than Loveladys.

    These Youngs in the Johnson family are likely connect to the Duke Young family somehow. Looks like Granville marrying into the Johnson family is also indirectly marrying into the Lovelady/Duke Young connection. Also, Barnett Johnson might have married into the Duke Young family as well.

    research notes:
    Duke Young
    Granville Linville
    Gan Johnson
    Barnett Johnson
    Nancy Linville

    Research Notes:
    Linville connections to the children of Thomas Lovelady and Jane Wear -- even though no conclusions this shows the strong kinship of the two families.

    However, no Nancy has been found to be recorded in the Thomas Linville family. Also not sure if Linville family was in SC and/or White County TN during time frame to meet up with James Lovelady and marry in c 1815.

    1 THOMAS* LOVELADY, SR. & HANNAH HIX
    ....2. THOMAS LOVELADY, JR. & LEAH HIX
    ............3. SIMEON LOVELADY & ?
    ....................4.JOHN LOVELADY & MARY ELLIS
    ............................5. MOSES JONES LOVELADY& NANCY WARD
    .................................. 6. SARAH LOVELADY
    Sarah Lovelady who married Zachariah Linville (1829) was dau of Moses Jones Lovelady,
    ....2. JOHN* LOVELADY AND SARAH* MORGAN
    .............3. THOMAS LOVELADY* AND JANE* WEAR

    CHILDREN OF THOMAS LOVELADY AND JANE WEAR;

    1. SARAH MARRIED DUKE YOUNG
    Some Johnston households had some sort of stray Youngs living with them and the two families neighbors in census records. Duke Young married Sarah Lovelady, another of my James' sisters. Can't establish exact connection, but they connect somehow. Duke named a son William Johnson Young. Johnstons connecting Linvilles and Youngs.


    2. jOHN W. MARRIED MARY (POLLY) COX
    Zachariah and Aaron Linville in 1830 Lafayette Co MO with several related families incl John Bounds, John W. Lovelady and Duke Young, several Johnston/Johnsons


    3. JAMES* m NANCY* Nancy b 1800 SC per census records. They married bet 1814-1817 in White County, TN.
    Aaron Linville (bro to Zachariah who married Nancy Cash) m Eleanor Ellison 1822 - wonder if that's Allison?) Zachariah and Aaron would be bros to my Nancy - if she's a Linville.
    the Zachariah in 1830 census married Nancy Cash was into the Christian/Church of Christ movement along with my James Lovelady and Duke Young and others.
    Zachariah's daughter married an Allison (see above) another family line threading thru Johnsons, Bounds and Linvilles and even Trapp.

    LAND DEAL:
    William Bowers and wife Catherine Linville and James Lovelady, paid for these same 80 acres from BLM on Nov 1, 1830, approx 16 months before selling (Dec 24, 1831) the very same property to Thomas Linville (brother to Catherine Linville)
    "24 Dec 1831, William Bowers and Catherine, his wife and James Lovelady and Nancy, his wife, to Thomas Linville sum of $120.00, E 1/2 of SW Quarter of Section 36, Township 50, Range 33, 80 acres. Witness: George Manship J.P., Rec 31 May 1832


    4. NANCY WEAR MARRIED OBADIAH BOUNDS
    Rachel Linville (dau of Thomas Hunter Linville and Eliza Allison, but I don't know who he is - do you?) m James Lovelady Bounds , son of Nancy Wear Lovelady and Obadiah Bounds - Nancy Wear Lovelady sister of my James Lovelady.


    5 ELIZABETH MARRIED JOHN BIRD BOUNDS
    Granville Linville m Ann Johnston (Johnson) (SEE ABOVE ABT JOHNSTON/JOHNSONS)
    their child Harrison Linville m Nancy Bounds (Nancy's mother is Elizabeth Lovelady, sister of my James Lovelady.


    6 THOMAS JESSE MARRIED AMANDA BOUNDS


    7 REBECCA MARRIED JUDGE WILLIAM L. TRAPP
    Nancy Trapp (1805) m Abraham Linville (1805) I don't have a good database on the Trapps looks like William and Abraham are 1st cousins.


    8 JESSE MARRIED NANCY BOUNDS

    9 WILLIAM M MARRIED SARAH AMANDA THOMAS (don't know anything abt her)

    10 JEMIMA JANE MARRIED ARCHIBALD ELLIOTT

    11 ANDREW JACKSON MARRIED JUDY NEWBY
    Abraham Linville m Nancy Trapp
    their grandson Coriolanus Thorp m Maud Lovelady, d/of Andrew Jackson Lovelady, bro of my James Lovelady.

    12 MARGARET A MARRIED ALLEN CROOK

    ================================
    Lovelady connections to the children of Thomas Linville & Catherine:
    J. John Jones d bef 28 Aug 1823
    will written 22 Jul 1823
    probated 28 Aug 1823

    wife Betsy (..) Jones

    children
    1. Betsy Jones
    + William Galbreath

    2. William Jones d bef 1823
    + ??
    Betsy Jones
    + Byrd Williamson (1801-1868, son of
    William Pullium Williamson
    1820 census over 45
    http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25499675/person/1987023851

    Lewis Jones
    Armstead Jones
    3. Lucy Jones
    + .. Dickson
    William Dickerson (Dickson)
    4. Nancy Jones
    + .. Ford
    Moses Ford
    5. Alsey Jones
    + .. Beard
    Jonas Beard


    friends: Cyrus Brevard
    William Watts 1820 Smith co age 26-44
    guardians in trust

    exrs Brice Martin 1820 smith co age over 45
    Alfred Bevard

    wit: William Martin
    P. (William Pulliam) Williamson [b NC, d 1828; father of Byrd Williamson
    wife Lucy B. Adkesson]

    Joseph Wright
    29 Aug 1838 [sic] (* typo?)

    -William Dickson, possesses such a cruel and unreasonable
    adisposition towards Negros that I should be unwilling for
    any of those our unfortunate brethern, by my agency, fall
    into his hands.


    Loveladys in Smith TN 1820
    James over 45
    Asa 16-25
    John over 45
    Thomas in Jackson 1820 16-25
    Jane in Dickson 1820 16-25
    Jesse in Overton 1820 over 45
    Thomas in White 1820 over 45


    Buried:
    http://www.viptx.net/vcgs/cemetery.html#memorial (outdated link)

    http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txvicto2/cemetery.html
    Victoria Co, Texas; Memorial Square Cemetery, - listed as "Mrs. Lovelady"
    Gladys Arnold provided names of those known to be buried in this cemetery
    (361-575-0560)
    -
    findagrave.com site for Memorial Square:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2283027&CScn=memorial+square&CScntry=4&CSst=46&CScnty=2754&

    Died:
    She was alive in 1866 since we have a letter written to her and James by a nephew Joseph Young. Mary writes of her concern of location of ?grandpa? ? James Lovelady in 1872.

    Children:
    1. Jane Lovelady was born between 1815 and 1818 in White Co, Tennessee (prob); died on 31 Aug 1847 in Victoria Co, Texas; was buried in Victoria Co, Texas.
    2. 9. Sarah* Lovelady was born in 1820 in Missouri; died between 1860 and 1863 in Dewitt Co, or Lavaca Co, Texas.
    3. Ann Lovelady was born between 1823 and 1825 in Jackson Co, Missouri; died before 1850 in Victoria Co, Texas; was buried in Victoria Co, Texas.

  5. 20.  Jacob* Haven Sherman, Sr was born on 5 Jun 1787 in Portsmouth, Rockingham Co, New Hampshire (son of Richard* (Shearman) Sherman); died on 18 Nov 1850 in St.Louis, St.Louis Co, Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: clues?
    • Census: 1810, Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire
    • Military: 1812, Capt Mahurin's Co, New Hampshire
    • Census: 1820, Madison, Madison Co, New York
    • Religion: Bef 1820, Methodist
    • Religion: Aft 1820, Catholic
    • Census: 1830, Cardon, Geauga, Ohio
    • Census: 1840, Twp 68, Lee, Iowa Territory
    • Census: 17 Sep 1850, St. Louis (District 82), Missouri

    Notes:

    1810 Census - Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire.

    1810. The chief event this year was "Cold Friday," which occurred Jan. 19. The early part of the preceding day the weather was mild, but later a cold wind sprang up and the thermometer began to drop. The next morning the wind blew a gale and the thermometer had fallen fifty degrees. At Sanbornton the record was made of twenty-five degrees below zero and several lives were lost. The gale did much damage to timber, and the intense cold caused much suffering, but there were no fatalities in this town. The great wind increased the severity of the weather, piercing the heaviest clothing, and finding a ready entrance to the rude homes of the people. (History of Bristol, Grafton Co, NH, Vol I Annals of the Town - note: Bristol was only about 20 mi from Orford)

    1811 - Mar 14 - living in Orford, Grafton Co, NH; certified that he "embraces a belief in the Religious tenets of the denomination of Christians called Methodists and does pay for the support the gospel in that order."

    1812 War of 1812 a Jacob H Sherman enlisted from New Hampshire.
    (Ancestry.com from Richard Sobers)
    Jacob H Sherman
    Capt Mahurin's Co, New Hampshire Militia
    Rank: Private
    Discharged rank: Private
    Roll Box 188
    Roll Exct.: 602

    1814. Monday, Dec. 6, heavy shock of earthquake, continuing forty-five seconds.

    1815. Spotted fever prevailed to considerable extent this year and there were many fatalities. People stricken with this disease were frequently carried off within twenty-four hours. Among the fatal cases were four children of John Favor.

    1815. The great gale of Sept. 23, which did great damage in the central portion of the state, appears to have visited New Chester and Bridgewater more lightly, though much damage was done to fruit trees and buildings.

    1816. Spotted fever again raged. In January, Ephraim Quimby lost six children in five days. All were buried in two graves.

    1816. The first months of this year were remarkable for the small amount of snow that fell and the warm weather that prevailed, the summer months as the coldest on record in this state. Snow fell and ice formed every month of the year. June 11, two inches of snow came.{1} So great was the damage done and suffering caused that the year was called "Poverty year." Farmers made heroic efforts to save their crops, and whole nights were spent in feeding huge bonfires near the corn to keep the frost from at least a part; but on the night of Aug. 19, there came a frost that bonfires could not drive away and all the corn in town was killed. There was not enough raised for seed the next year, and provisions of all kinds went to fabulous prices. The next March hay was worth from $25 to $30 per ton; corn, $2 per bushel, and other articles in proportion. Many had no hay at all the latter part of the winter, and could not obtain any, and many cattle died. (History of the Town of Bristol)

    1817. This season the crops were plenteous and farmers prospered. The weather was propitious and no frost came till the 29th of September. Sunday morning, Oct. 5, while the people were at church, a heavy earthquake shock was felt. (History of the Town of Bristol)

    1818 - aft Mar, moved to New York. The family fell onto hard times, and Jacob was put in debtor's prison in Madison Co, NY during 1818. To occupy his time in prison, he carved a beautiful wooden box, which is still in the family today. During their sojurn in NY, the family embraced the Catholic faith. (Desc of Jacob Haven Sherman - Linda Stewart)

    1820 Census - Sherburne, Chenango County, New York. 1st four children baptized here: Lucinda, William Smith, Rebecca, and Leverett. Sherburne, New York, is about 15 miles from Lebanon, New York, where Mary stayed until her death. Lebanon is in Madison Co.
    Late 1820s - family left New York

    1830 Census - Mentor Township, Geauga County, Ohio.
    Possibly went to Chardon, Geauge Co, Ohio with Aaron Stebbins, brother to Rebecca, or joined him there.

    1840 - Lee County, Ohio. Willis and Rebecca Sherman Barnes are shown to be living next door.

    1842 - in Springfield, Illinois

    1850 St Louis Co, Missouri, St. Ferdinands Township, 17 September.

    Died 18 November 1850.
    Family still in Missouri in December 1853 when Jacob, Jr., married Magdelena Summers there. 1853 Leverett R & his wife Margaret had gone ahead of the family to Chambers Co (then Liberty Co) He received 160 acres of preempted land on Turtle Bay.
    1854 Richard & Lothrop and their families arrived by ox-drawn wagons and settled on Turtle Bay.
    1855 Rebecca, Jacob Jr, John, William Barnes and their families had joined the others on Turtle Bay. The Turtle Bay community was located near the town of Wallisville. Leverett sold land to his brothers and sister so they could establish themselves in their new home.
    _____
    Martha Susanne Finfrock (Ancestors of Martha Susanne Finfrock - FTM site)
    6354 Silver Oaks Drive
    Zephyrhills, FL 33541
    813-783-8802
    msfinf@ix.netcom.com

    450. Benoni Sherman, born 7 Jul 1719 in North Kingstown, RI; died 24 Feb
    1768 in North Kingstown, RI. He was the son of 900. Elisha Sherman and
    901. Mary Sweet. He married 451. Margaret Havens 24 Dec 1741 in North
    Kingstown, RI.
           451. Margaret Havens, born 1723; died 1775 in North Kingstown,
    RI. She was the daughter of 902. Nathaniel Havens and 903. Margaret Main.
           Children of Benoni Sherman and Margaret Havens are:
     i. Lowry Sherman, born Abt 1742 in North Kingstown, RI; married Hannah
    Matteson 7 Sep 1761 in Coventry, RI.
     ii. Avis Sherman, born Abt 1745; married Joshua Bates 29 Jul 1764.
     iii. Freelove Sherman, born Abt 1747; married John Glazier 2 Sep 1764.
     iv. Nathaniel Havens Sherman, born Abt 1748 in North Kingstown, RI;
    died in South Kingstown, RI; married Elizabeth Eldred 10 Oct 1773 in
    North Kingstown, RI.
     v. Sarah Sherman, born Abt 1749 in North Kingstown, RI; married (1) Unk
    (maybe Nathaniel of Silas) Sherman Abt 1777; married (2) Silas Sherman
    Bef. 28 Jan 1817 in North Kingstown, RI; married (3) David Cottrell 28
    Jan 1817 in North Kingstown, RI.
     vi. Lois Sherman, born Abt 1751; married David Bates.
     vii. Margaret Sherman, born 2 May 1755 in North Kingstown, RI; died 20
    Feb 1841 in North Kingstown, RI; married Job Sherman Abt 20 Feb 1778 in
    North Kingstown, RI.
     viii. Solomon Sherman, born 15 Feb 1760 in North Kingstown, RI; died 19
    Nov 1838 in Warren, RI; married (1) Sybil Brownell 16 May 1790 in
    Middletown, RI; married (2) Sussanna Ritchie 15 Jan 1820 in Bristol, RI.

     225ix. Dorcas Sherman, born 1764 in prob. North Kingstown, RI; died 12
    Aug 1839 in North Kingstown, RI; married James Rose Bef. 26 Mar 1787.
    ________________
    1790 NH Census
    Head of Family: David Sherman
    Head of Household male over 16: 1
    Females, including Head of household: 1
    Males under 16: 2
    _________________
    Anahuac Cemetery:
    some Sherman graves:
    first set of graves on left:
    Normie & Mary (both died 1962)
    their son Lyle 1 mo old
    their son Hoyle d 1990

    Norman (Normie) was son of John Hamilton Sherman (Amanda's 1st cousin)
    and Mary Susan Wallace (Mary Susan was buried by Mary Kirk in Eminance Cem.)
    John Hamilton was alcholic after C.W., abusive. Mary Susan divorced him and married
    Leverette Lothrop (Amanda's brother- her husband's 1st cousin) in 1889 when Normie
    was 7 yrs old. She died 5 years later.

    2nd set on right:
    Leverett (Amanda's 1st cousin) & his 2nd wife Ada and
    Willie R their son. (died age 52) Leverett's 1st wife died
    leaving a 3-yr-old boy.

    group of graves on left on exit road:
    Elder Haven Sherman & wife Clara
    His parents were Edward Haven & Nellie Shelton.
    Edward Haven was son of Jacob Haven, Jr - Amanda's uncle.
    Nellie Shelton was 1st cousin to Mary Kirk.

    ---
    1860 census:
    440: Robert Sherman 1816 Georgia; Susan 1817 TX; William M 1841 TX, 1843
    James F TX; Mary L 1846 TX; Robert O 1849 TX; Newton S 1852 TX; Joseph B 1854
    TX; Edward 1856 TX (dad from Georgia, but living pretty much amongst the rest
    of them so...)
    421 L.R.
    440 res Robert
    471 Jacob H
    http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/SHERMAN/1997-06/0867266872

    Research Notes:
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:998271&id=I48190363

    family living in Plymouth same time as when Jacob Haven Sherman born.
    1 Joseph HAVEN b: 1698 d: 27 Feb 1776
    + Mehitabel HAVEN d: 25 Jan 1780
    2 Samuel HAVEN d: 3 Mar 1806
    + Mehitabel APPLETON d: 9 Sep 1777
    3 Nathaniel Appleton HAVEN b: 19 Jul 1762 d: 13 Mar 1831
    + Mary Tufton MOFFAT b: 8 Jul 1768 d: Sep 1842
    4 Maria Tufton HAVEN b: 1787 d: 2 Sep 1861
    + Alexander LADD b: 9 May 1784 d: 24 Jun 1855
    5 Haven LADD b: 30 Jun 1809 d: 22 Sep 1829
    5 Alexander Hamilton LADD b: 10 Jul 1810
    5 Charles Haven LADD b: 4 Mar 1812 d: 29 Mar 1893
    + Susan Lowell FOWLE
    5 Charlotte Haven LADD b: 29 Sep 1813
    + Samuel Elliot COWES
    5 Alexander Hamilton LADD b: 27 Jul 1815
    + Elizabeth N. JONES b: 29 Nov 1818 d: 21 Sep 1865

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    Holbrook, Lydia D. ABT 1787 Portsmouth, Rockingham Co, New Hampshire Y farransrch Census
    Newspapers
    Histories
    Spouse: Nathaniel Thayer Moulton

    Holbrook, Lydia Dresser 27 MAY 1788 Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire 2 DEC 1870 Charlestown, Suffolk, Mass jimdresser1
    Father: Samuel Holbrook Mother: Martha 'Patty' Clark


    __
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=jangaard&id=I24598


    Father: Joshua Peirce b: 14 Jan 1671 in Woodbridge, New Jersey
    Mother: Elizabeth Hall b: 1673 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.

    1 John Peirce b: 19 Aug 1746 d: 14 Jan 1814
    + Mary Pearse
    2 Mark Wentworth Peirce b: 31 Jul 1787 d: 10 Feb 1846
    + Margaret Sparhawk b: 20 Mar 1802 d: 4 Oct 1844
    2 Samuel Fisher Peirce b: 9 Oct 1789 d: 27 Dec 1791
    2 Joshua Winslow Peirce b: 14 May 1791 d: 10 Apr 1874
    + Emily Sheafe d: 9 Mar 1871



    Census:
    Name: Jacob Sherman
    Township: Orford
    County: Grafton
    State: New Hampshire
    Free White Males 16 to 25: 1 Jacob - age 23
    Free White Females Under 10: 1 - Lucinda 1 yr old
    Free White Females 16 to 25: 2 - Rebecca age 23 and ? (prob a sister of either)
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
    Number of Household Members: 4

    Thinking that perhaps there is a family in this location related, I've looked at several and found nothing concrete. What few relationships there are seem to be more related to the Stebbins family, with the exception of the Tillotson family. Their connection is to the three Shermans who are living in a nearby township of Concord, Grafton County - so not immediate neighbors enough to say for sure they are in the same immediate family as Jacob -- but could be.


    neighbors:
    Daniel Tillotson (Sr.) (1721 Hebron CT)
    Daniel Tillotson (Jr.) (14 Oct 1750 Hebron)
    m Mary Sawyer:
    dau of Sr., Martha Tillotson (1752) m Theodore Dame
    their son Theodore m Lucy Stebbins (her parents?)

    William Sherman, Jr., a brother of Jonathan & Reuben Sherman married a lady with last name Dame, and then a Judd.
    b abt 1766
    __
    other neighbors:
    Ezra Dame
    John Dame
    Martha Dame
    William Dame
    Nathaniel Daniels
    John Hall
    Robert Ham
    William Howard


    Marston: Jeremiah, Jeremiah, Thomas (not found)
    Merrill: Jesse, Richard (not found)
    Merritt, Timothy (not found)
    Palmer: Moses, Aaron, Nathaniel, Jared, Elijah
    Pratt, Joseph (1770 & wife Lynda Mann)
    note: parents: Joseph Pratt & Margaret Cheever.
    no lineage before Joseph Pratt/Cheever


    Robbins, John (a Robbins m a Judd who m a Sherman)
    Rice, Abel
    Storrs, Jesse
    Sawyer: Jonathan, Benj, Jonathan, Thos, Ichabod, Abel, Benning
    Stone, Abijah
    Stevens: Thomas, Jonathan
    Smith, Daniel B.
    Storey: Alexander, John
    Wheeler, John B.
    Wire (Wear? Ware? Wier?) Nathaniel, John
    Blood, Amos (a Blood m a Dimock - Stebbins connection)
    Carr, Hubbard

    notes: Palmers - Elijah, wife Olive Niles; father Elijah (1778)
    early Palmer - imm: Jonah Palmer 1620 & Elizabeth Griswold
    of, Cabridge MA
    Nathaniel b 1741 - m Mindwell Hosford Dewey and Lois West
    sons, Jared, Elijah,

    Elias Palmer 1789 m Anna Haven
    Eliz Palmer 1747 m Constant Bliss 1745

    Anna Palmer 1730 m Joseph Wood
    son Samuel Wood m Eunice Bliss
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=:3085894&id=I605393964



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    notes:
    Ichabod Sawyer m Anna Palmer
    son Ichabod b 3 May 1790 in Orford, Grafton, NH
    Thomas Sawyer (1715) & Hepzibah Dewey parents of Ichabod
    Jonathan (1739); Abel (1753) bros to Ichabod
    Benjamin (1780), Jonathan (1774) - sons of Jonathan and wife Tabitha Palmer
    Benning Sawyer (*1785) is son of Abel (1753) & Mary Strong);
    m Lydia Thompson
    Amey Sawyer (1799) m John D. Pratt
    no Shermans, Stebbins, Beebes
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=gesawyer&id=I1841


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    Shermans in Grafton County:
    John Sherman in Piermont Grafton Co.
    Name: John Sherman
    Township: Piermont
    County: Grafton
    State: New Hampshire
    Free White Males 10 to 15: 2
    Free White Males 26 to 44: 1
    Free White Females Under 10: 3
    Free White Females 26 to 44: 1
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 7

    Parker Stevens
    Joseph Stevens
    Parker Stevens
    John Stevens
    Archelus Stevens
    Moody Stevens
    Person Stevens
    Francis Stevens
    Simon J. Stone
    Broadstreel Stevens
    Benjamin Sweat
    William Stevens
    Edmund Stevens
    Samuel Curtis

    ________________________
    1810 Concord, Grafton Co, New Hampshire
    Name: Samuel Sherman
    [Samuel Shermon]
    Township: Concord
    County: Grafton
    State: New Hampshire
    Free White Males 45 and Over: 1
    Free White Females 45 and Over: 1
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 2

    Reuben Shermon (son)
    Name: Reuben Shermon
    Township: Concord
    County: Grafton
    State: New Hampshire
    Free White Males 16 to 25: 2
    Free White Males 45 and Over: 2
    Free White Females Under 10: 2
    Free White Females 16 to 25: 1
    Free White Females 26 to 44: 1
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
    Number of Household Members: 8

    Jotham Shermon (son)
    Name: Jotham Shermon
    Township: Concord
    County: Grafton
    State: New Hampshire
    Free White Males Under 10: 1
    Free White Males 10 to 15: 2
    Free White Males 45 and Over: 1
    Free White Females Under 10: 1
    Free White Females 10 to 15: 2
    Free White Females 16 to 25: 1
    Free White Females 45 and Over: 1
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 6
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 9

    Chester Taylor (son-in-law - Hannah)
    Name: Chester Taylor
    Township: Concord
    County: Grafton
    State: New Hampshire
    Free White Males Under 10: 2
    Free White Males 26 to 44: 1
    Free White Females Under 10: 1
    Free White Females 26 to 44: 1
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 5

    neighbors nearby:
    Dudley Palmer
    Edward Taylor
    Edmund Beebe
    Jonathan Palmer
    ____________________________



    Census:
    Name: Jacob Sherman
    Home in 1830: Chardon, Geauga, Ohio
    View Map
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9

    sequence of several residences:
    Gibson J. Ackly
    Reuben Bourne
    Alfred Haw
    Freeman Clark
    Sarah Clark
    Simeon Heath
    (snip some - King -
    Willard s. Fuller
    Edson Fuller
    Herry (Henry?) Smith
    Lucius Smith
    Loran Smith
    Samuel Collins
    Polly Allen
    Lucius Smith
    Platt Canfield
    Orrin Bently
    Loran Smith
    Chancy Porter
    Aaron Stebbins
    Daniel Osburn
    Truman Buschel 1m 30s; 1m & 1f 5-9; 1m 10-14; 1f 15-19;
    1 m&f 50s
    Hiram Buschel couple, he, 20s, she < 19,1 girl <5
    Jonahan Whitaker
    Elisha Chapman
    Stephen Allen
    Jacob Sherman <<<<
    Solomon Daniels
    George Bebee
    Isaac Bebee
    Calvin Bebee
    Henry Mellore
    Oscc Mathews
    Hosea Stebbins
    Ira Bailey
    Jason Clark







    Census:
    Name: Willis Barnes (pg 13)
    Township: Township 68
    County: Lee
    State: Iowa Territory
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 7
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 2

    Next door, Jacob H. Therman (Sherman)
    Name: Jacob H Therman
    [Jacob H Sherman]
    Township: Township 68
    County: Lee
    State: Iowa Territory
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 4
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8


    next door, John Waters
    next door, Rebecca A. Palmer
    Name: Rebecca A Palmer
    Township: Township 68
    County: Lee
    State: Iowa Territory
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 8
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4


    nearby:
    Ocum F. Pratt

    Silas Brockway (Titus Brockway)
    Name: Silas Brockway
    [Titus Brockway]
    Township: Township 68
    County: Lee
    State: Iowa Territory
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 11
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 11
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11




    John Barnes
    James Barns


    Township 66, Lee, Iowa:
    Calvin Beebe


    Census:
    resident 1509
    Jacob Shearman 64 1786 farmer New Hampshire
    Rebeca 64 1786 Massachusetts
    Jacob 30 farmer 1820 New York
    Lotrel 26 1824 male New York
    Hammilton 23 1827 New York
    Mary 19 1831 New York

    resident 1508
    Wellis Barnes 30 teamster Connecticut
    Rebecca 37 New Hampshire
    William 10 Iowa
    Jacob 7 Iowa
    Esther 3 Missouri

    Jacob* married Rebecca* Stebbins on 15 Mar 1809 in Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire. Rebecca* (daughter of Aaron* Stebbins, Jr and Esther* Beebe) was born on 20 Jul 1787 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1873 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 21.  Rebecca* Stebbins was born on 20 Jul 1787 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (daughter of Aaron* Stebbins, Jr and Esther* Beebe); died on 13 Aug 1873 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 24 Jul 1860, Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas
    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Wallisville, Chambers Co (Subdivision 17), Texas

    Notes:

    The following information regarding Rebecca Sherman and her family is taken from the Lorraine Barrow Silva Collection of the Wallisville Heritage Park Foundation. This particular item can be found under "Chambers County History Notebook." It follows as such:
    "REBECCA SHERMAN, with her children came to Texas some time between 1850 and 1854. She and her husband, Jacob H. Sherman, were moving to Texas from Missouri when he died along the way, November 18, 1850. She was the mother of quite a large family. She stopped in another county evidently before coming to Chambers County. They moved in an ox wagon and when they reached here, they settled in the community now known as Eminence, as it was near the water and afforded transportion for buying and selling. Her family is still well represented in the county. Her sons were as follows: William S. Sherman, Leverett Sherman, Jacob Sherman, Jr., John T. Sherman, Lothrop B., and Richard H. Sherman."
    __________________
    In 1860 Rebecca is shown to be living with her daughter Rebecca Sherman Barnes in Chambers Co, apparently widowed, and next door to Lothrop. In the 1870 census, she is shown to be living with "Hamel" - Richard Hamilton. She is 84 years old.

    Census:
    residence 425
    Sherman R.H. 30 1830 New York farmer 2000, 250
    Mary A. 24 1836 Texas
    Austin 5 1855 Texas
    William 4 1846
    Martha 2 1858
    Johns Orlando 19 1841 Texas

    residence 432/426
    Barnes Willis 40 1820 Connecticut farmer 300 200
    Rebecca (Sherman) 46 1814 New York
    William 20 1840 Iowa
    Jacob 17 1843 Illinois
    Rebecca 13 1847 Missouri
    John 9 1851 Missouri
    Mary 5 1855 Texas
    Lynus 3 1857 Texas
    Rebecca 74 1786 Massachusetts

    residene 427
    Sherman L.B. (Lothrop) 35 1825 New York farmer 600 400
    Mary S. 24 1836 Tennessee
    William K. 4 1856 Texas
    Devilla E. 1 1859 Texas


    Census:
    Subdivision 17 (Wallisville), Chambers County, Texas 2 Jun 1870
    (page 3)
    residence 24
    Sherman, John 47 New York
    Sherman, Rachel 39 Kentucky
    Sherman, Hamilton 17 Missouri
    Sherman, Augusta 15 Texas
    Sherman, Charles 13 Texas

    residence 28
    Sherman, Haml 42 1828 New York
    Sherman, Mary 32 1838 Texas
    Sherman, Martha 12 1858 Texas
    Sherman, Richard 6 1864 Texas
    (page 4)
    Sherman, Edgar 5 1865 Texas
    Sherman, Oliver 1 1860 Texas
    Sherman, Rebecca 84 1786 New Hampshire

    residence 27
    Barnes, Willie 50 1820 Connecticut
    Barnes, Rebecca 566 1814 New Hampshire
    Barnes, Jake 27 1843 Illinois
    Barnes, John 18 1852 Missouri
    Barnes, Linus 14 1856 Texas
    Doebner, Sam 31 1839 Sachsen (Kgr./Land in Bundesrepublik)/Saxony (Kingdom/State)
    Doebner, Rebecca (dau) 23 1847 Missouri
    Doebner, William 1 1869 Texas

    Children:
    1. Lucinda Sherman was born on 14 Nov 1809 in Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire; was christened in Feb 1820 in Sherburne, Chenango Co, New York; died on 31 May 1883 in Cropsey, McLean Co, Illinois; was buried in Chardon Municipal Cem, Chardon, Geauga Co, Ohio.
    2. William Smith Sherman was born on 4 Jan 1812 in Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire; was christened in Feb 1820 in Catholic, Sherburne, Chenango Co, New York; died on 8 Nov 1856 in Richland Twp, Gasconade Co, Missouri.
    3. Rebecca Sherman was born on 13 Feb 1814 in Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire; was christened in Feb 1820 in Sherburne, Chenango Co, New York; died on 22 May 1900 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Chambers Co, Texas.
    4. Leverett R Sherman, Sr was born on 14 Feb 1818 in Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire; was christened in Feb 1820 in Chenango Co, New York; died on 2 Apr 1874 in Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Chambers Co, Texas.
    5. Jacob Haven Sherman, Jr was born on 4 Jun 1820 in Madison, Madison Co, New York; died before 14 Nov 1879 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas.
    6. John T. Sherman was born on 11 Jun 1823 in Sherburne, Chenango Co, New York; died on 18 Jul 1902 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas.
    7. 10. Lothrop* Brockway Sherman was born on 17 Jun 1825 in Sherburne, Chenango Co, New York; died on 29 Apr 1899 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Chambers Co, Texas.
    8. Richard Hamilton Sherman was born on 9 Nov 1827 in Madison, Madison Co, New York; died about 1893 in Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Chambers Co, Texas.
    9. Mary H Sherman was born on 20 Nov 1830 in Chardon Geauga Co, Ohio; died on 4 Oct 1851 in St.Louis Co, Missouri.

  7. 22.  William Tolbert* (or John?) Kirk was born about 1811 in Tennessee; died in Jan 1838 in Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: 12 Jul 2012; a relative?
    • Military: 24 Dec 1839, Republic of Texas
    • Property: 26 Mar 1861, Hardin Co, Texas

    Notes:

    husband of Susanna Payne Shelton - William or John???
    case for John
    Letter found in Heritage Park, Wallisville, stated:
    "The Sheltons first settled in San Augustine lived there about 3 years moved to Nacogdoches. Was there at the time of the Battle of San Jacinto, remained there 3 or 4 years and moved to Chambers Co. All but my Grandmother first married a a John Kirk. He was killed at the Battle of San Jacinto. She was left with 2 babies one just an infant, died at 2 or 3 months of age. Kirk was Aunt Mary Sherman's father."
    ___
    "He (Lothrop Blookway Sherman) married Mrs. Mary Sophronia Kirk Fairas on 9 Aug 1855. May was born 18 1835 in Tennessee and died 30 September 1889 in Chambers County, Texas. She is buried in Eminence Cemetery at Eminence, Chambers County, Texas. Mary is the daughter of John Kirk and wife Susan Shelton. Mary was married previously to [?] Fairas. (possibly P.J. Fairas who died 29 Jul 1851)."
    "The Descendents of Jacob Haven Sherman, Sr. & Rebecca Stebbins Sherman" by Linda Clark Stewart
    ___

    "Lothrop Blockmon Sherman was ... married on August 9, 1855 to Mrs. Mary Sophronia (Kirk) Farris, the daughter of John Kirk."
    "Chambers County, Texas, in the War Between the States,"
    by Kevin Ladd
    _____
    case for William:
    from: Patsy Bradley
    date: Monday, October 9, 2006 4:58 PM
    to: lumoto2@hotmail.com
    subject: SUSANNA PAYNE SHELTON

    Dear Sherry,
    I pulled out my genealogy on the descendants of John Shelton and got the answer to your question.

    Susanna Payne Shelton b. 22 Oct 1811 and d. Jan 1858
    first husband: William Tolbert Kirk d. Jan 1838; they were married 10 Jul 1834.
    ___
    Mary Sophronia & Lothrop Sherman's 1st child named William Kirk born Oct 1856
    ___
    (1861 is getting late, and Hardin Co.?)
    26 Mar 1861 Hardin Co, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Texas Land Title Abstracts
    Grantee: William Kirk
    Certificate: 4/64
    Patentee: Mary K. Sherman
    Patent Date: 26 Mar 1861
    Acres: 1244
    District: Jefferson; Liberty
    County: Hardin
    File: 110
    Patent #: 264
    Patent Volume: 7
    Class: Lib. 2nd


    Research Notes:
    nothing to go on but a name and place. Maybe our Wm Kirk's brother?
    1850 Nacogdoches County:
    S.W. (Samuel W.) Kirk 32 1818 Tennessee Physician $1200
    Mary 22 1828 Tennessee
    John 5 1845 Tennessee
    William 4 1856 Tennessee
    Mary 2 1848 Texas
    John Liles 20 Alabama (overseer?)

    (list of kids in tree a little different than census:
    William A 1845; Mary T. 1848; Amanda C 1853; Joseph O. 1855)
    http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/24392964/person/1773313265

    in Rusk, Cherokee County in 1860.
    died there in 1864


    son of John Kirk 1780 Lancaster SC - 1840 TN
    and Mary Davidson
    1820 census in Rutherford TN:
    parents, 1 male <10; 2 females under 10)
    if a brother, then Wm born aft 1820



    son of John Kirk 1751 Ballymoney Antrim Ireland
    d 15 Oct 1822 Murfreesboro, Rutherford, TN


    Military:
    referenced in letter as Susan Shelton married "a Kirk" who was killed at Battle of San Jacinto." Only Kirk record found as casualty of Battle of San Jacinto is a John Kirk, born in England (1815) (see attached). Any connection? a relative?

    San Jacinto, Battle of, the last battle of the Texan war of independence from Mexico fought April 21, 1836 near the site of present-day Houston, Texas. After the massacre of the garrison of the Alamo by the forces of Mexican general Antonio Lóz de Santa Anna, the Texan commander in chief General Sam Houston, with a small force of about 800 men, made a surprise attack on the Mexican army near the mouth of the San Jacinto River. Shouting "Remember the Alamo!", Houston's outnumbered army defeated the Mexican force of about 1300 men in less than 20 minutes. Nearly all of Santa Anna's men were either killed or captured. Santa Anna, who was among those taken prisoner, signed a treaty that granted Texans their independence and ended the war. Within that same year, Houston became the first president of the Republic of Texas.
    "San Jacinto, Battle of," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 98 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1997 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
    ___________
    Subj: Re: [TN] John KIRK & Susannah SHELTON
    Date: 8/18/98 10:44:32 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: parino@flash.net (Jim/Jan Barrett)
    To: Lumoto@AOL.COM

    Have you tried the Texas State Library and Archives Commission at
    http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ to see what kind of information they might have.
    They do accept e-mail request. They will send copies of records and then bill you.

    Jim Barrett
    Bedford, TX

    http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/lobby/genfirst.htm
    mailed to: archinfo@tsl.state.tx.us
    John Kirk ARM (Army of Republic 1836-1845) Call No. 401-7
    ordered 8/19/98

    Property:
    Texas Land Title Abstracts
    Grantee: William Kirk
    Certificate: 4/64
    Patentee: Mary K. Sherman
    Patent Date: 26 Mar 1861
    Acres: 1244
    District: Jefferson; Liberty
    County: Hardin
    File: 110
    Patent #: 264
    Patent Volume: 7
    Class: Lib. 2nd

    William married Susannah* Payne (or G.) Shelton on 10 Jul 1834 in Tennessee. Susannah* (daughter of George Washington* Shelton, (son??) and Annie* Payne) was born on 22 Oct 1811 in Tennessee; died after 1880 in Johnson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 23.  Susannah* Payne (or G.) Shelton was born on 22 Oct 1811 in Tennessee (daughter of George Washington* Shelton, (son??) and Annie* Payne); died after 1880 in Johnson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1860, P.O. Alvarado, Johnson Co, Texas; not this Susannah
    • Census: 1870, P.O. Alvarado, Precinct 4, Johnson Co, Texas; not this Susannah
    • Census: 1880, Precinct 6, Johnson Co, Texas; not this Susannah

    Notes:

    "The Sheltons first settled in San Augustine lived there about 3 years moved to Nacogdoches. Was there at the time of the Battle of San Jacinto, remained there 3 or 4 years and moved to Chambers Co. All but my Grandmother first married a a Kirk. He was killed at the Battle of San Jacinto. She was left with 2 babies one just an infant, died at 2 or 3 months of age. Kirk was Aunt Mary Sherman's father."


    Census:
    residence 488
    J P Faires 50 Tennessee (s/o James Faires Delaware & Elizabeth Faulk)
    Susannah Faires 31 Alabama Susannah WILSON
    G H Faires 25
    Wm R Faires 23
    James T Faires 18
    J A Faires 16
    Jacob A Faires 11
    Susan A Faires 7
    Columbus W Faires 1 1859
    Lucy Faires 16


    residence 487
    W.L. Sigler 17 stock raiser Tennessee
    E.E. Sigler 18 Arkansas
    Mary Sigler 1 Texas


    Columbus W. Faires in 1900
    Edmond, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
    Washington Faires 41
    Mary E Faires 32
    Biddie O Faires 17
    Jessie I Faires 14
    Earl B Faires 10
    Minnie T Faires 8
    Mary A Faires 1




    Census:
    J T Ferris 60 Tennessee8
    S A Ferris 40 1830 AlabamaSusannah WILSON
    Jacob Ferris 21 1849 Tennessee
    Susan Ferris 17 1835 Tennessee
    C W Ferris 12 1858 Texas
    George Ferris 35 1835 Tennessee
    Mary Morris 32 Tennessee
    Josie Morris 12 1858 Texas
    Martha Morris 10 1860 Kentucky
    Marinda Morris 7 Kentucky


    Census:
    residence 222
    Faires, J.T. 70 1810 Tennessee Delaware
    Susanah G. 52 Alabama (WILSON)
    Columbus W. 21 Texas Tennessee Alabama
    Samuel D. 76 1804 (brother) widower South Carolina Delaware
    Jackson A. 24 (female keeping house) Tennessee
    L. Willie 6 Texas -- Tennessee

    residence 184
    Faires, J.A. 36 1844 Tennessee
    M.C. wife 33 Texas
    Mary A. 11 Texas
    Thomas S. Texas
    E.O. 5 daughter

    also J.A. Faires Precinct 6, Johnson Co. Agriculture 16 Jun 1880

    residence 198
    J.A. (Jacob A.) Fuires (Faires) 29 1851 Tennessee Alabama Tennessee
    Anna L. (Anna Lee Ray) 26 Tennessee North Carolina Tennessee
    Jessie O. 3
    Winnie E. (Estelle) 2
    (D.C. of Mary Ethel Faires b 19 Sep 1888 TX
    d 13 Jul 1975 Cleburne, Johnson Co, Texas age 86
    dau of Jacob A. Faires & Anna Lee Ray
    Informant Lucille Bockmon
    Bethesda Cem, Cleburne, Texas

    (D.C. Mrs. Winnie Bockmon - Mrs. Winnie Faires)
    b 4 May 1878 Burleson, Johnson Co, Texas
    dau of J.A. Faires & Anna Lee Ray. widowed
    d 20 Jan 1949 age 70 Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, Texas,
    Informant Lucille Bockmon)

    Notes:

    Married:
    from: Patsy Bradley
    date: Monday, October 9, 2006 4:58 PM
    to: lumoto2@hotmail.com
    subject: SUSANNA PAYNE SHELTON

    Dear Sherry,
    I pulled out my genealogy on the descendants of John Shelton and got the answer to your question.

    Susanna Payne Shelton b. 22 Oct 1811 and d. Jan 1858
    first husband: William Tolbert Kirk d. Jan 1838; they were married 10 Jul 1834.

    Children:
    1. 11. Mary* Sophronia Kirk was born on 18 Oct 1835 in Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1889 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Eminence Cem, Eminence, Chambers Co, Texas.
    2. (infant) Kirk was born in 1836; died in 1836.

  9. 24.  Thomas* Court, (immigrant) was born before 5 Jan 1800 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 05 Jan 1800 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England (son of Thomas* Court, (FFDNA-J) and Ellen* Ainesworth); died before May 1850 in Sabine Pass or Galveston, Texas (drowned).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1826, "Delas," sailed from Liverpool, England to New Orleans
    • Residence: Abt 1831, Lavaca Bay region, Texas
    • Residence: 1832, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1836 and 1845, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; Republic of Texas
    • Property: 13 Apr 1838, Palo Pinto Co, Texas
    • Property: Bef 1 May 1838, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Moved to Texas in 1829 according to 1850 Jefferson Co, Census.

    Edmond Speer - Jul 19, 2001 View | Viewers | Reply to this item
    I just returned from a trip to North Texas where Kittie and I made a jog over to the head waters of the Palo Pinto river, where, as I take it , Thomas Courts was given a section of land by the Texas government somewhere around 1838. He then sold it shortly after his death, around 1852. Acording to historical markers, Anglo settlers did not arrive untill around the 1850s. When we get upstairs some day we are going to have to talk to him about this, because it is a beautiful place. There is a large power plant setting at the head of the river, and some very nice homes thru that area. The sceanery was great and peaceful.
    Judy Armstrong had a plat of the exact location of this property. I will try to obtain a copy of it from her husband or sister next time I get to Beaumont.

    __________
    Birth estimated by Kirby's account that his father said Thomas was an "old man" when he drowned. A conflicting story of his drowning is that rather than returning to England for possessions, he had a boat that he hauled timber with and subsequently drowned in Galveston Bay. According to this account, he and James Madison and his other sons were raftsmen and hauled timber a good portion of their lives. Henry Clifton, a grandson, hauled timber till he was 76 years old. James Cole, son of Henry, also worked timber until 1932 when the industry shut down.
    __________
    (notes of Kirby Courts:)
    These facts are known about Thomas Court. He was in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, in 1828; a marriage certificate for he and Anna Johnson are recorded.
    Thomas and Anna came to Texas in 1828 or 1829; he is listed in the Book "1830 Citizens of Texas" by Gifford White. This book was a census of the 6,500 pre-Revolutionary Texans. Thomas was the 162nd applicant for a land grant from Steven Ftin in 1829. It was granted in 1838. The grant was for one league 4,428.4 acres plus 177.1 acres in Jefferson County, Texas. "1840 Citizens of Texas Land Grants Vol 3."
    The Jefferson Co Clerk's Report for 1838 lists Thomas Court as a pioneer in Jefferson Co. Thomas never shows up on a census report taken in 1840 or 1850. His last child, Paul Phelan, was born in March 1846. Thomas probably died before thsus of 1850. This assumption is made due to Anna being wed to Enos Burrows in October 1851 (Jefferson Co Marriage Book Pg 6).
    Where did Thomas Court come from? In the census of Colonial America, they list: John Court, Maryland Colony in 1642; John Court, Dobbs Co, North Carolina in 1769; M. Court, Somerset Co, New Jersey in 1778; W. Court, Somerset Co, New Jern 1780. Could he be a soldier of the English Military that fought against Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812? This battle was fought two weeks after England had surrendered to the U.S. The soldiers were released after this battle. Did he stay in America?
    In going through the census reports for the U.S., I have found hundreds of Court and Courts listed in every state of the Union. They are listed in all possessions of the British Empire. At this point I can go no further than I have with s Court. My gut feeling is he was from the Eastern part of the U.S.
    ________
    "A History of Jefferson County, Texas from Wilderness to Reconstruction" by
    W.T. Block ( a SIGNED copy, no less!), 1976

    pg 22 -
    After John McGaffey moved to Sabine Pass in 1832, he was joined in the same year by Thomas Courts, an Englishman, who had abandoned the Lavaca Bay region because of hostile Indians.55 In 1835, McGaffey applied for a land grant at Sabine, but, shortly after Dr. John A. Veatch completed the league's survey in November, 1835, the Nacogdoches land office closed. There is no record of other settlers at Sabine Pass until Benjamin Johnson and Jacob H. Garner, McGaffey's brothers-in-law, moved there in April 1838.56
    "http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txjeffer/history/Block/Jefferson_County_History/Chapter05.htm

    Has a note that this came from "History of the Thomas Courts Family, Port Arthur News, undated clipping, circa 1938, copy owned by WT Block

    pg 25 - "In her 'Story of Beaumont', Florence Stratton stated that Captain George W. Hargraves commanded a militia company of sixty-two men at Beaumont in August, 1835, and was en route to San Jacinto with twenty-one
    men when the battle was fought."
    A list of the men follows with the last on the list being Jim Courts...in a footnote, WTB states that some members on the list may have been too young...census records and tombstones indicate that Courts was born in 1829...

    pg 96 - "The greater concentration of Germans settled ib mid-Jefferson County, and by 1860, comprised one-half of the one hundred persons residing at Smith's Bluff and Grigsby's Bluff, where a post office was established
    in 1859." "The German population at Grigsby's Bluff included William, Charles, and George Christian Gentz..."
    from: Julia Brittain - judyb@pdq.net (She is a descendent of McGaffey)
    ===========================
    [23 June 1842]

    Republic of Texas
    County of Jefferson

    Know all men by these presents that I Thomas
    Court, for and in consideration of the sum of
    one hundred and fifty Dollars to me in hand
    paid by Niles F. Smith the [??] of which is hereby
    acknowledged here this day. Granted, Bargained, sold
    and Conveyed and by these presents doth grant, bargain
    sell and convey unto the said Niles F. Smith his heirs
    and assigns forever the following described piece
    or parcel of land situated in Jefferson County --
    To Wit -- One Labor of Land surveyed off of my
    head right League + Labor -- West am adjoining the
    survey of one League of land made for John McGaffey
    on the Sabine Pass said Labor of land is the
    same surveyed by Corday sometime last November or
    December [??] said Thos. Courts --

    To have and to hold said labor of land to him the said Niles F. Smith, his heirs and assigns with all the rights and
    ... And the said Court will
    warrant and defined the said labor of
    land to him the said Niles F. Smith, his heirs and
    assigns forever.

    In testiment to which I
    have herewith set my hand +
    seal this 23 dy of June 18[42]

    Witnesses -- Thomas Court

    Charles C. Burch
    [James] Smith

    ----------------------------------------------
    [9 June 1851]

    The State of Texas
    County of Jefferson
    Before me J. W. Hutchings a
    Notary Public in aforesaid
    county and State this day personally appeared Charles
    C. Burch, a subscribing witness to the within + forgoing
    deed and being by me duly sworn, deposes + says that he
    saw Thomas Court sign the same + heard him acknowl.
    edge it to be his act + deed for the purposes
    and considerations therein stated.
    In Testimony ...
    hereunto ...
    + appeared this witness
    the seal of my office at
    Sabine Pass this 9th dy of
    June A.D. 1851
    J. H. Hutchings
    Notary Public

    ===========================
    Notice

    Is hereby given that on this 15th day of
    June A.D. 1854 -- William Lewis has filed
    his application for Letters of Administration
    upon the Estate of Thomas Court
    deceased. Sue Pilsow having objections
    will file the same in accordance with law.

    Beaumont June 15th A.D. 1854

    J.K. Robertson clerk county court
    Jefferson County
    --------------------------------
    [15 July 1854]

    I do solomnly swear that Thomas
    Court Sr. died without leaving any
    lawful will for us I know or
    believe and that I will andd
    truly perform all the duties of
    administration of the said Thomas
    Court, Deceased.
    William Lewis
    --------------------------------
    [undated]

    To the Hon. Chief Justice
    Your petitioner William Lewis at the request
    of Some of the ... of the Estate of Thomas Sr. Court
    applies for letters of administration on the Estate
    said Thomas Court Sr. who died in Jefferson County
    in debt and a resident citizen of said county.
    William Lewis
    Applicant
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    [ca. Summer 1855]

    Will be sold at Public Auction at the Court House
    door at Beaumont Jefferson County on the first
    Tuesday of September A.D. 1855 in pursuance of an
    order of the Probate Court of said county so much
    of the Headright League of Land of Thomas Court
    belonging to the Estate of Thomas Court deceased.
    Situated in McClennon County in the Palo Pinto river
    as will be sufficient to make five hundred dollars.
    Reference is had to the Patent now on file in the
    County Clerk's Office for a more particular description
    of said Lands -- Terms of Sale Twelve Months Credit

    William Lewis, admin.
    of Thomas Court deceased
    -----------------------------------------------------------
    Administration of Thomas P. Courts

    To Wm Armstrong Sr.
    to locating surveying one League of Land the
    Headright of Thos. Court 85.00
    for recording field notes 3.00
    fees paid on patent 12.60
    Total: 100.60

    Pay the above account to James Armstrong or
    D. J. Otho Millard
    Wm Armstrong


    State of Texas
    Jefferson County
    Personally came
    before me the undersigned Justice of the
    Peace, James Armstrong attorney for Willi-
    am Armstrong who after being sworn
    according to law, says under oath that
    this claim is just and that all legal
    offsets, payments and credits known to
    the applicant have been allowed, and
    signed his name.
    James Armstrong

    Sworn to and subscribed before me
    this 13th day of July A.D. 1855
    John K. Robertson
    Justice of peace
    J.C.
    ______________________________
    [28 Apr 1857]

    Notice

    Is hereby given that on this 28th day of April A.D.
    1857, Niles F. Smith has filed his application
    for Letters of Administration on the Estate of
    Thomas Court, Deceased. Any person having
    objections will file the Same within two days in
    accordance with law.

    Beaumont April 28th A.D. 1857

    J.K. Robertson clerk county court
    Jefferson County
    -----------------------------------------------------------
    [8 September 1857]
    To the Sherrif of Said County, Greeting.
    Whereas the County Court for said Conuty
    at the August ... thereof on the 31st day of ...
    Month made and entered of record its order
    in the following words, viz--

    Matter of Est. of
    Ths. Court Dec'd Est.
    Wm. Lewis Adm. Ordered by the Court that the
    Administrator in this Matter
    come forward and exhibit to this court the
    condition of the Estate of the Said decedent.
    Therefore you are hereby commanded to
    notify the Said Administrator viz William Lewis
    If he be found in your county that he is hereby
    required to be and appear before the said court
    to be holden in for said county at the court
    house in the town of Beaumont on the last
    Monday the 28th day of September A.D. 1857
    there to comply with the foregoing order.
    Herein fail not +c.
    In testimony whereof I hereunto
    set my hand affix my seal of office
    ... this wnd this 8th day of
    September A.D. 1857
    [G.H.O. Bozan] Clerk
    Clerk Jeff.Co.
    --------------------------------------------------------
    Timeline
    1810: - Anna Johnson born in LA
    1828:Aug 19 -Thomas Court marries Anna Johnson
    1829 - Thomas Court comes to Texas
    1828-30 - James Madison Court is born
    1834:Feb 14 - Sarah Ann Court is born
    1837:Jan 31 - Rachel Court is born
    1838:Apr 13 - certificate 162 entitles Thomas Court to land
    1840:Dec 24 - Lucritia Debethia Court is born
    1840:Sep 21 - Courts register brands:
    Thomas (the Englishman?)
    James (if son, aged 11. Is that normal? Or is this someone else??)
    John
    (a Sarah EB and Rachel are listed just above with some Clarks)
    1842:Jun 23 - Thomas Court sells one labor of land to Niles F. Smith for $150
    1844 - Paul Phelan Court is born
    1848:Jul 21 - James Courts registers brand -- a different one
    1850 - James marries Julia Ann Sparks. Thomas not listed in census.
    1851:Mar 12 - land granted to Thomas Court by the State of Texas
    1851:Jun 3 - Sarah Court registers a brand - a different one from before
    1852:Jun 09 - Charles C Burch swears he saw Thomas Court sign [something]
    1852 - Sarah Ann marries Lewis King
    1854:Jun 15 - Wm Lewis files app for Letters of Admin on estate of Thos Court
    1854:Jul 15 - Wm Lewis swears Thos Court left no will & he (Wm) will carry out admin
    1854:Aug 18 - Wm Lewis appointed administrator of Estate of Thos. Court
    1855:Jul 13 - Niles F Smith files grievance. Has not been given possession of land bought in '42
    1855:Jul 30 - Wm Lewis accepts claim of Niles F Smith. Niles asks payment of $306 be made to Wm Burgett, who apparently represented him. ($150 plus 8% interest over 13 years)
    1855:Jul 30 - Wm Lewis asks premission to auction off land to pay $406 debt plus expenses ($306 plus admin costs)
    1855:Sep - 1st Tues - Admin Sale on steps of courthouse - enough of land in McClennon Co to raise $500
    - Wm Burgett 1388 acres of head right at 35 cents an acre to be divided between him and the heirs
    1856:Apr 18 - James Madison Court sells his one-seventh of the land to Wm Burgett
    1857:Apr 28 - Niles F Smith files app for Letters of Admin on Thos Court estate
    1857:Sep 08 - Wm Lewis called to court to report on Court estate on Monday 28 Sep 1857.
    1857:Sep 24 - Sales earned $499.68, paid debts to Niles F Smith and ?Wm Armstrong
    1857:Oct 26 - Wm Lewis says all debts paid, some land left in Palo Pinto County
    1857:Nov 30 - Court fees of $8.85 paid
    1860:Mar 18 - Rachel marries Henry Clay Smith
    1861:Sep 20 - TJ Court enlists Co A Spaight's Batallion (Muster Roll)
    1861:Oct 01 - TJ Court enlists Co A Spaight's Batallion (Pension Records)
    1867:Jun 14 - TJ Court married S.E. in Blanco county, TX
    1868:Oct 01 - Julia Ann Court registers a brand
    1870:May 23 - H. C. Court registers a brand
    1870:Oct 03 - Clifton Courts registers a brand
    1873:Oct 20 - Wm G. Courts registers a brand
    1888:Sep 01 - Matt Court registers a brand
    1898:Mar 16 - Helmer Courts registers a brand
    1898:Jun 25 - ?ay Courts registers a brand
    1902:May 08 - Emma Courts registers a brand
    1908:Nov 25 - TJ Court died in Comanche County
    1917:Mar 16 - Widow of TJ Court, S.E., dies in Hasse, TX.

    Christened:
    Baptism: 5 Jan 1800 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Court - Son of Thomas Court & Ellen
    Abode: Blackburn
    Register: Baptisms 1792 - 1812, Page 128, Entry 12
    Source: Film 1278804
    http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Blackburn/Blackburn-Central/stmary/baptisms_1800.html


    http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Blackburn/Blackburn-Central/stmary/index.html

    Baptisms at the church of St Mary the Virgin
    in the Parish of Blackburn
    Baptism Register: 1792 - 1812
    Baptisms for the Year 1800


    Immigration:
    (from Debbie)
    The following is an e-mail from a very nice lady named Diane Francis. I found her on a forum looking for info on her Cort, Ainsworth lines. Her reply gives me hope that we have at last found when and where Thomas Court entered the U.S. I'm still investigating, but wanted to share the news. I have asked her for more information and will let you all know as soon as I receive her reply. This is her e-mail to me:

    Hi Debbie
    I'm not sure that your ancestors are related as we don't have any Thomas Cort born around that time. I have however looked up passenger lists for the years 1820 /1830 and there is listed a Thomes Court, age unknown , who arrived in USA 1826.
    Ship: Delas
    Port of departure Liverpool
    Port of Arrival: New Orleans
    Date of Arival: March 2, 1826.
    This would tie in with your dates. There are severals strands of the Cort family in the Lancashire area. Also the family of Henry Cort the inventor. They came from Lancaster.Hope this is of some use. If there is anything I can do , let me know.
    Good hunting
    Di.

    ---
    "Maybe someday one of us will luck out and find more info or the actual manifest somewhere. I could try writing New Orleans, but have no idea where to even start on to get the listing. Do you have any ideas."

    Note; found Ship Delis Liverpool, England to Boston, Massachusetts
    25 September 1826 master: Joseph Hatch Junior
    http://immigrantships.net/1800/delos18260925.html


    Residence:
    After John McGaffey moved to Sabine Pass in 1832, he was joined in the same year by Thomas Courts, an Englishman, who had abandoned the Lavaca Bay region because of hostile Indians.

    55 History of The Thomas Courts Family, Port Arthur News, undated clipping, circa 1938, copy owned by the writer.
    (W.T. Block)


    Residence:
    per historical marker in Lions Park in Sabine Pass


    Property:
    Property surveyed on May 3rd, 1850.


    Property:
    List compiled 1 May 1838, Jefferson County, recorded in Beaumont.
    Thomas Court 1 league and labor Immigrated to country (Texas) 1829)

    Thomas* married Ann* Johnson on 19 Aug 1828 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Ann* (daughter of Moses** Johnson and Nancy** Anna Robert) was born in 1810 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calhoun Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 25.  Ann* Johnson was born in 1810 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (daughter of Moses** Johnson and Nancy** Anna Robert); died after 1860 in of, Calhoun Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1831, Lavaca Bay region, Texas
    • Census: 08 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 19 Jun 1860, Aransas, Refugio Co, Texas
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Calhoun Co (Precinct 4), Texas; P.O. Saluria Island

    Notes:

    Marriage Bond:
    Bonded by Thomas Court and James Cole - witnessed by David Simmons and Ben B. Jefferson.
    License: Witnesses: Jake & David Simmons; performed by Isham Nettles, Baptist minister.
    Certificate: Ben B. Jefferson and David Simmons

    Benjamin B. Jefferson was one of the witnesses attending to the sale account of the estate of Nancy Sullivan on September 15, 1929

    Note: Daughters of Moses Johnson and Nancy Roberts -
    1. Anna m Thomas Court 2. Marie m James Hayes, Sr.
    child James Madison Court child James Hayes, Jr.
    child Helmer Samuel Courts child Matilda Hayes
    child Claudie Gentz
    Helmer Samuel Courts m Claudie Gentz, 1st cousins, once removed.

    1850 Jeff Co census shows Anna head of household with only Lucretia and Paul Phelan, ages 10 and 6, living at home.

    1860 Rufugio census:
    Enis Burrows 59 Blacksmith, $300 (value personal real estate) ?
    Ann 52 LA
    Paul 14 TX

    Residence:
    After John McGaffey moved to Sabine Pass in 1832, he was joined in the same year by Thomas Courts, an Englishman, who had abandoned the Lavaca Bay region because of hostile Indians.

    Census:
    8 oct 1850 Sabine Pass
    (census pages does not say "Sabine Pass" but the census taker was Worth Patridge, who was a prominent citizen of Sabine Pass)

    residence 99
    Anna Court 40 1810 Louisiana
    Lucretia 10 1840 Texas
    Paul P. 6 1846 Texas

    residence 100
    Francis Gallier (Sr) 50 farmer 1800 Louisiana
    Mary 52 1798 Louisiana
    Eliza Myers 14 1836 Louisiana
    Melissa Ann 6 1844 Louisiana

    (Eliza and Melissa Myers, Mary's orphaned granddaughters, children of her daughter Amelia Hayes and Benjamin Myers.)

    residence 101
    Francis Gallier, Jr. 30 1820 farmer Louisiana
    Mary 35 1815 Louisiana
    Amelia 9 1841 Louisiana
    Adelia 7 1843 Louisiana
    Mary E 2 1848 Louisiana
    Quinton 1/12 1850 Texas
    John Acres 19 1831 Louisiana

    residence 102
    Robert Burrell 47 1803 farmer Louisiana
    Susannah 46 1804 Louisiana
    David 15 Texas 1835 Texas
    Hester 12 1838 Texas
    Frederick 7 1843 Texas




    Census:
    residence 21
    Burris Enos 58 1802 England black smith 400
    Burris Anna 52 1808 Louisiana
    Burris Paul 14 1846 Texas

    residence 22
    DeForest John 33 1827 New York sailor 500
    DeForest Lucrecia 17 1843 Texas (Court)
    DeForest Thomas 2 1858 Texas
    DeForest Robert 1 1859 Texas

    Census:
    Burris Enos 58 1802 England black smith 400
    Burris Anna 52 1808 Louisiana
    DeForrist John 35 1825 New York sailor 500
    DeForrist Lucrecia 17 1843 Texas (Court)
    DeForrist Paul F.C. 15 1845 Texas (Court)

    Notes:



    Married:
    Court, Thomas of England (Thomas & Ellen Anesworth) m 19 Aug 1828 Ann Johnson (Opel Ct hse mar # 51)

    Children:
    1. 12. James* Madison Court was born in 1829 in Louisiana; died after 15 Aug 1899 in Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. John Adams Court was born about 1832 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas (prob); died after 1856 in (drowned).
    3. Sarah Ann Court was born on 14 Feb 1836 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1910 in of, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. Rachel E. Court was born on 31 Jan 1837 in Louisiana; died in 1892 in Los Cruses, Dona Ana, New Mexico.
    5. Lucritia Debitha Court was born on 24 Dec 1840 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 18 Jan 1929 in Rockport, Aransas Co, Texas; was buried in Rockport Cem, Rockport, Aransas Co, Texas.
    6. Thomas Jefferson Court was born in Jan 1843 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 25 Nov 1908 in Comanche Co, Texas.
    7. Paul Phelan Court was born on 28 Mar 1846 in Galveston, Galveston Co, Texas; died on 2 Aug 1915 in Rockport, Aransas Co, Texas.

  11. 26.  John Sidney* Sparks was born on 26 Mar 1811 in North Carolina (son of William* Sparks and (Mrs. James Sparks*) Sparks); died in Aug 1870 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1830, Jackson Co, Alabama; in father's hh
    • Residence: Between 1830 and 1833, Franklin Co, Tennessee
    • Residence: Between 1837 and 1838, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana; abt
    • Residence: Between 1839 and 1841, Pavell Island, Orange Co, Texas
    • Census: 1846, Jefferson Co, Texas; tax list
    • Occupation: Between 1846 and 1848, Taylor Bayou Ferry Crossing, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 24 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Bef 1853, Old River Cove, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Property: 1853, Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; purchased
    • Residence: 1854, Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; began home construction
    • Residence: 3 Mar 1858, Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; purchased 100 acres
    • Census: 5 Jul 1860, Beaumont (Precinct 1), Jefferson Co, Texas; agriculture
    • Census: 12 Jul 1860, Sabine Pass (Precinct 5), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 1870, Jefferson Co, Texas; Morality Schedule
    • Other-Begin: 22 Mar 1936, Port Arthur News, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lmassia/fam11212.htm
    shows born at Gatlenburg, Franklin Co, Tn.


    NOTE: (Contact Christine Echels, 8635 Chateau Circle, Bmt 07 about Sparks history)

    "History of the Sparks Family," Yellowed pages, Vol XIX, No. 4, 1989

    "James, Melinda, William and Julia Ann arrived in Texas in late 1837, having traveled overland by ox wagon. Some of the furniture was transported down the Mississippi River by steamboat. The family first lived on Pavell's Island, which is located at the junction of the Sabine and Neches Rivers. Here John Sparks worked at the Pavell Bros shingle mill, and two other children were born, Thomas in 1839 and Albert in 1841. The family did not live on Pavell's Island very long after Albert's birth."
    Taylor's Bayou, established and operated a ferry on what is now the road to Sabine Pass for at least 10 years.
    In 1854 purchased a farm a few miles away where Worthy was born.


    "The History of the Sparks Family":
    Living on the edge of the marshlands of the Gulf Coast has its hazards. Mosquitoes by the millions swarmed up from the bayous and swamps to plague both man and beast. It was not uncommon for the settlers to be housebound until noon, waiting for the clouds of mosquitoes to settle. Disease was a threat to the village. Medical aid was a day's ride by horseback from the remote community. The death of the five Gentz children probably sealed the doom of the Sparks Settlement in the 1880s.

    1850 Jeff Co Census: John S. Sparks 39 Farmer val. 50. N.C.
    Melinda, 29, TN
    Albert 9, TX
    Eliza J 7, TX
    John F. 4, TX
    Sarah C 1, TX
    James Court 22, farmer, value 20, LA -
    Julia Ann 14, TN
    James & Julia newly weds. Date of Census 24 Oct; they were married Oct 15.

    Also living with him were William H Smith, 2 years old from Texas; Sarah Lawrey, 14, James Penrod, a laborer from Illinois, and James Dyson, a saddler from Missouri. Recording in Yellowed Pages does now show Melinda.
    Moved to Tennessee about 1815; Texas in 1838
    Lived in Alabama, Gatlinburg, TN
    Several Sparks graves in Cade's Cove TN adjacent to a Methodist Church.

    ________________
    http://sparksfamilytree.net/family_tree/wga84.html#first

    SQ 3059:

    "John Sparks, probable son of Joseph Sparks, was listed on the 1812 tax list of Franklin County, Tennessee. He was probably named for his uncle, John Sparks. We have no further record of him."


    SQ 3356:


    "John S. Sparks, probable son of William Sparks, was born on March 26, 1811, in Tennessee. It was probably there that he was married to Malinda Jones about 1834. She was born on March 1, 1819, in Tennessee.Two children were born to John and Malinda before they left Tennessee with their ox team and wagon and moved to the Texas border where the Sabine and Neches Rivers meet on the north shore of Lake Sabine. There John worked in a mill that made cypress shingles by using drawing knives. Later he established a ferry on Taylors Bayou and managed to buy 160 acres of land fronting on Lake Sabine on which he built his home. Here he was joined by his brother, Solomon, and others, and the site became known as "Sparks Settlement." The name was changed to Aurora about 1856, and it finally became the site of the town of Port Arthur in 1895.


    "John Sparks was joined by his brother, Solomon Sparks, about 1847,and, according to information given in the HISTORY AND PROGRESS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS by Lorecia East, the two families lived just a few hundred feet from each other. They cultivated the land and raised their own food as well as much of their clothing for they raised sheep and carded and spun their own wool. It was John Sparks who established a family buriel ground quite close to his home. The cemetery filled gradually, and as the surrounding property became more desirable, it became necessary to move the graves. They were moved to Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.


    "John Sparks died sometime between 1860 and 1870. Malinda died sometime after the 1880 census was taken of Jefferson County. She and John were the parents of twelve children, ten of whom we have been able to identify . (Here lists details of children]."
    http://www.sparksfamilytree.net/ghtout/npr433.html#H02282


    John was buried in Sparks cemetery.

    John and Solomon selected the site, a 50 by 50 square which was a short distance from John's home, for their family burial plots. Today a 4' stone monument marks the cemetery site at the junction of DeQueen Blvd and Lakeshore Dr in Port Arthur. A part of the burial ground is now covered with the pavement of DeQueen Blvd. Balance lies under a big hackberry tree which stands just north of the two streets. The site is marked by a beautifully-cut granite headstone identifying the grave of the infant, Arthur Stilwell Smith.

    Arthur Stillwell Smith was the son of Mr & Mrs Morgan Smith who had loaded their household effects into a covered wagon and traveled slowly and laboriously to the new town from their home in the Indian Territory. Their son was born in a tentr Lakeshore and Houston Avenue soon after their arrival, and he lived only ten days. He had been named after the new seaport's benefactor, Arthur Stilwell. All of the residents attended the town's first funeral, and the tiny casket was buried in the Old Sparks Cemetery. The marker at this site today was placed here in 1948 by the Port Arthur Teen Canteen members.

    ___________________
    http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/port-arthur-15.shtml

    Old and Sold Chronology, originally published 1940
    history of Port Arthur:

    1543 July 25. Survivors of the Hernando de Soto expedition are driven ashore near Lake Sabine by a storm.

    1745 Spaniards learn that Frenchmen are trading in the section.

    1756 - Spanish establish the Presidio San Agustin de Ahumada and the Mission Nuestra Senora de la Luz del Orcoquisac near the mouth of the Trinity River, and tradition says a log building was erected by the mission near the head of the North Fork of what is now Taylor's Bayou.

    1778 - Padre Juan Agustin Morfi records English attempts to establish amicable relations with Indians in this neighborhood.

    1838 - John Sparks and family arrive in covered wagon from Tennessee.

    1861 - Sparks settlement becomes known as Aurora.

    1886-87 - Following an epidemic and a storm, Aurora is abandoned, and the land becomes cattle range.

    1895 Arthur E. Stilwell visits the area and plans to build his "dream city." Town of Port Arthur is platted. Ship Canal is begun.


    Census:
    Name:
    Wm Sparkes
    [Wm Sparks]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama

    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 Jacob E.
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825 son6
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820 Daniel; Solomon
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 John S
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1781-1790 1 Wm
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 dau7
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 1816-1820 dau4
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 dau2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 1791-1800 Mrs.
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10

    next door: (Melinda b 1819 or age 11; not here)
    Martin (translated Master) Jones,
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1 1791-1800
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10
    (Martin Jones m Rhoda (Martin) Hodges 10 Jul 1804 Jefferson Co TN)
    (Wm Jones m Elizabeth Randolph 25 May 1804 Jefferson Co)

    same page:
    Chesby R Jones (maybe a bro?)
    [Cirby R Jones]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

    Tho Jone [Thos Jones] (Melinda b 1819 or age 11)
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 2 1771-1780
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    *** COULD BE MELINDA ***
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9


    all names on page 101 in sequence:
    Edward Berry; Jas Simmons; Geor W. Wichell; Samuel Reynolds; Barbary Lathas; Pashot Pringle; John Jolly; Wm Compbelle; Wm Davis; Thomas Molson; Wm Gowens; Robt G. Hord; David Gowens; Eliphodd Jarvis; Wm Sparkes; Master Jones; Joseph Resk; Abram Goose; Chesby R. Jones; Martin Gowens; Tho Jone; Joel Kee; Saml Kerk; Mans L. Bumalley; Barnet Cheathan; Wm Campbelle


    Residence:
    Per memoirs of his daughter Eliza Jane Sparks Beaumont, they briefly lived in Louisiana before purchasing land in Texas. Since brother Jacob was in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana in 1940 census, it's assumed that's where they were in Louisiana. The dates are estimated from the dates between Julia who was born in Tennessee and Thomas who was born in Texas.


    Census:
    Name: John Sparks
    State: TX
    County: Jefferson County
    Township: No Township Listed
    Year: 1846
    Record Type: Tax list
    Page: NPN
    Database: TX Tax List Index, 1840-1849


    Occupation:
    The most common crossing of Taylor?s Bayou was located at the foot of West 7th Street, Port Arthur, Texas just 200 feet from the back corner of the now Chevron's main office building (formerly Gulf main office building). At this site was a ferry crossing for many years. Jefferson County Commissioners Court authorized a second bridge built to replace the ferry in 1898. This portion of Taylor?s Bayou was filled in about 1912 when a more direct route was dug by Gulf Oil to link their new dock to the Port Arthur Canal. The bridge was moved to its current location on Hwy.87 by 1916.

    http://csa.tripod.com/articles.html

    Census:
    24 Oct 1850 Sabine Pass

    residence 215:
    Milton H Bloodworth 25 1825 Louisiana farmer
    Nancy (Holt) Bloodworth 18 1832 Texas
    Benjamin P Bloodworth 2 1848 Louisiana
    William Bloodworth 1 1849 Louisiana
    Benjamin Holt 55 1795 Mississippi
    Thomas C Holt 50 1800 Mississippi
    Thomas D Holt 4 1846 Louisiana
    William Holt 53 1797 Mississippi
    Mary Ann Holt 17 1833 Texas
    Thomas R Holt 26 1824 Louisiana
    Charles Holt 28 1822 Louisiana
    William C Holt 15 1835 Louisiana
    Richard Holt 13 1837 Louisiana

    Residence 216
    Stockholm, Peter D. 31 1819 New York carpenter
    Mary 17 1833 Louisiana
    William 2 1848 Texas
    Elizabeth 0 1850 Texas

    Residence 217
    Brewer, William 23 1827 Louisiana laborer married in the year
    Brewer, Caroline 22 1828 Louisiana

    Residence 218
    Solomon Sparks 30 1820 Tennessee laborer
    Martha C Sparks 30 1829 South Carolina
    Lucy Ann Sparks 8 1842 Tennessee
    John L Sparks 6 1844 Tennessee
    James E Sparks 3 1847 Louisiana
    Mary Susan Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    Jacob Sparks 22 1828 Tennessee laborer

    Residence 219
    John S. Sparks 39 1811 North Carolina farmer $150
    Melinda Sparks 29 1821 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 9 1841 Texas
    Eliza J. Sparks 7 1843 Texas
    John F. Sparks 4 1846 Texas
    Sarah C. Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    James Court 22 1828 Louisiana farmer $20 (married in the year)
    Julia Ann (Sparks) Courts 14 1836 Tennessee



    Property:
    Port Arthur News article (attached)
    1853 John Sparks purchased 160 acres of land, including the section around what is now DeQueen boulevard at Lakeshore drive. At the time he paid $375 for the land which is worth more than $150,000 today. (1935)


    Residence:
    "He was a thrifty man, and by September 12, 1853, he had saved enough money to buy two parcels of land, one of them 130 acres and the other of 30 acres, from Allen and Nancy Franklin.

    This land, fronting on Lake Sabine, was part of a 250-acre tract that the Franklins had purchased from Thomas Holt in 1851. Sparks immediately set to work building a house, into which he moved his family in time for the birth of another child. Then, within the week, fire destroyed the new home, and the family returned to Pave11's Island, where friends took them in. But by the autumn of 1854 he had started another house which he completed in the spring, and the family returned."
    http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/port-arthur-4.shtml

    The Holts and Franklins were listed in Sabine Pass 1850 census records. This land must have been on the Sabine Pass side of the waterway (Taylor Bayou) rather than the Port Arthur side. However mention is made that his ferry was bout where the Gulf main office building is on West 7th Street in Port Arthur. Would that part of Port Arthur be considered Sabine Pass in the census records?

    In 1858 he purchased 100 acres from C.S Hunt on what was known as Old River Cove for $80. That is for sure the Sparks Settlement location.


    Residence:
    on March 3, 1858, he purchased an additional 100 acres of land from C. S. Hunt, on what was known as Old River Cove, for $80.


    Census:
    12 Jul 1860 Precinct No. 5 Sabine Pass
    residence 378
    James Court 30 mail carrier 500 Louisiana
    Julia 24 TN 1856 Tennessee
    Mary E 8 1852 Texas
    Henry C 6 1854 Texas
    Julia A 4 1856 Texas
    William F 2 1858 Texas
    Elias M 6/12 1859 Texas

    residence 379
    John Sparks 49 1811 North Carolina farmer 320 2100
    Malinda Sparks 41 1819 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 19 1841 Texas
    John F Sparks 14 1856 Texas
    Sarah C Sparks 11 1849 Texas
    Arabella H Sparks 8 1852 Texas
    James C Sparks 6 1854 Texas
    Worthey C Sparks 4 1856 Texas
    Henry E L Sparks 8/12 1859 Texas

    residence 380
    Samuel Lee 38 1822 Denmark stock raiser 4,000
    Eliza 16 1844 Texas


    Census:
    Persons who died during the year ending 1st June 1870 in Jefferson County, Texas

    Name: John Sparks
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Place of Birth: North Carolina
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1811
    Age: 59
    Month of Death: Aug
    Census Year: 1870
    Census Location: (City, County, State)
    All, Jefferson, Texas
    Line: 7
    Archive Collection Number: T1134
    farmer, cause of death not known

    also:
    Court (no first name) 2/30, female white, Texas, Oct.
    cause of death: "congestion lun" - scratched thru
    Drs. ? (copy darkened at edge of page)

    Died:
    1870 Ag census taken in Jul and M. Sparks (Melinda) is listed, next after James Court. John is deceased.

    Federal Mortality schedule year ending 1 Jun 1870
    Sparks, John age 53 born North Carolina, died in October, farmer, cause of death not known.
    Note at the bottom of the page states that cause of death for John Sparks "could not be found out, as no physician attended him.

    Surname: John Sparks
    Year: 1870
    County: Jefferson CO.
    State: TX
    Age: 59
    Gender: M (Male)
    Month of Death: Aug
    State of Birth: NC
    ID#: MRT197_312070
    Occupation: FARMER

    John married Melinda* Jones, (maybe dau?) on 1 Mar 1833 in near Gatlinburg, Franklin Co, Tennessee. Melinda* (daughter of Thomas* Jones, (bro of Martin?) and Mrs. (..)* Jones) was born on 25 Mar 1819 in Middleton, Rhea Co, Tennessee (?) ; died after 1880 in Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 27.  Melinda* Jones, (maybe dau?)Melinda* Jones, (maybe dau?) was born on 25 Mar 1819 in Middleton, Rhea Co, Tennessee (?) (daughter of Thomas* Jones, (bro of Martin?) and Mrs. (..)* Jones); died after 1880 in Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1819, Middleton, Rhea Co, Tennessee (?); birth
    • Census: 1830, Jackson Co, Alabama; in father's hhold (?)
    • Residence: 1 Mar 1833, near, Gatlinburg, Franklin Co, Tennessee; married
    • Residence: Between 1837 and 1838, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: Between 1839 and 1841, Pavell Island, Orange Co, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1846 and 1848, Taylor Bayou Ferry Crossing, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 24 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jul 1860, Sabine Pass (Precinct 5), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 23 Jun 1870, Sparks and River Settlement, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 7 Jun 1880, Jefferson Co (District 41), Texas
    • Other-Begin: 22 Mar 1936, Port Arthur News, Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Research Notes: 16 Mar 2014

    Notes:

    Date: 98-04-13 10:08:26 EDT
    From: jsparks@beamans.com (JAY SPARKS)
    To: Wileyz@aol.com (John E Sharp)

    Speaking of picture I have also have a picture of Malinda, a picture of James and Worthy togeather.
    Also have one of James, Worthy and Joseph Madison (Solomon son) togather. They are the old tipe that has the tin backing. Joe Crindon Echels wife, Christine gave me the pictures back when I visted them a few years back. Joe Crindon was named after his Dad & Grandpa Worthy Cryndon "Word" Sparks. (Note - the spelling was changed) I ask Christine why, she said that his mother was a school teacher and that is should be spelled that away. Lucy May Sparks (Miss Lucy what the children call her) She married Joseph "Joe" Howard Echels 7/7/1909 Beaumont. He got killed on the 7/10/1911 on a motercycle thay hit a wagon (buggy) at night. Said that one of the buggy
    tounge went through him. They only had the one child.


    1880 census: daughter Arabella states mother born in Tennessee.
    Possibly born in Alabama, as per "History of Sparks Family."
    Shown in 1850 census as head of household with Albert, Eliza, John and Sarah.

    Widowed in 1870 at age 51, she is shown head of household in the 1870 Jefferson County census, Sparks & River Settlement. She recorded her birthplace as Alabama, listed her property at a value of $2,000 and her personl estate as $500. Living with her were her sons James, 17, a farm laborer, and John 27, a laborer, and Worthy, age 14. She was living next door to her daughter, Julia Sparks and Jim Courts on one side and Mrs. Solomon Sparks, Caroline, her daughter-in-law on the other.

    1880, Worthy is still living at home, working as a mail carrier, and James has married Ella. They are living with her, too. In this census, she states that she was born in Tennessee rather than Alabama. She lists that her father was born in Virginia and her mother in Tennessee. Also listed is Thomas George, 8 years old, as a servant, born in Texas but whereabouts of his parents' birth was listed as unknown.

    Melinda Sparks 61 Mar born TN father VA, mother TN
    Worthy 24 Mar mail carrier TX father NC mom TN
    James 26 Dec laborer TX
    Ella 23 Nov TX

    Malinda was buried in Sparks cemetery.

    Birth:
    Middleton is in Hardeman county; not Rhea.

    Census:
    Name:
    Wm Sparkes
    [Wm Sparks]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama

    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 Jacob E.
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825 son6
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820 Daniel; Solomon
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 John S
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1781-1790 1 Wm
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 dau7
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 1816-1820 dau4
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 dau2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 1791-1800 Mrs.
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10

    next door: (Melinda b 1819 or age 11; not here)
    Martin (translated Master) Jones,
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1 1791-1800
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10
    (Martin Jones m Rhoda (Martin) Hodges 10 Jul 1804 Jefferson Co TN)
    (Wm Jones m Elizabeth Randolph 25 May 1804 Jefferson Co)

    same page:
    Chesby R Jones (maybe a bro?)
    [Cirby R Jones]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

    Tho Jone [Thos Jones] (Melinda b 1819 or age 11)
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 2 1771-1780
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    *** COULD BE MELINDA ***
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9


    all names on page 101 in sequence:
    Edward Berry; Jas Simmons; Geor W. Wichell; Samuel Reynolds; Barbary Lathas; Pashot Pringle; John Jolly; Wm Compbelle; Wm Davis; Thomas Molson; Wm Gowens; Robt G. Hord; David Gowens; Eliphodd Jarvis; Wm Sparkes; Master Jones; Joseph Resk; Abram Goose; Chesby R. Jones; Martin Gowens; Tho Jone; Joel Kee; Saml Kerk; Mans L. Bumalley; Barnet Cheathan; Wm Campbelle


    Census:
    24 Oct 1850 Sabine Pass

    residence 215:
    Milton H Bloodworth 25 1825 Louisiana
    Nancy (Holt) Bloodworth 18 1832 Texas
    Benjamin P Bloodworth 2 1848 Louisiana
    William Bloodworth 1 1849 Louisiana
    Benjamin Holt 55 1795 Mississippi
    Thomas C Holt 50 1800 Mississippi
    Thomas D Holt 4 1846 Louisiana
    William Holt 53 1797 Mississippi
    Mary Ann Holt 17 1833 Texas
    Thomas R Holt 26 1824 Louisiana
    Charles Holt 28 1822 Louisiana
    William C Holt 15 1835 Louisiana
    Richard Holt 13 1837 Louisiana

    Residence 216
    Stockholm, Peter D. 31 1819 New York carpenter
    Mary 17 1833 Louisiana
    William 2 1848 Texas
    Elizabeth 0 1850 Texas

    Residence 217
    Brewer, William 23 1827 Louisiana
    Brewer, Caroline 22 1828 Louisiana

    Residence 218
    Solomon Sparks 30 1820 Tennessee
    Martha C Sparks 30 1829 South Carolina
    Lucy Ann Sparks 8 1842 Tennessee
    John L Sparks 6 1844 Tennessee
    James E Sparks 3 1847 Louisiana
    Mary Susan Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    Jacob Sparks 22 1828 Tennessee

    Residence 219
    John S. Sparks 39 1811 North Carolina
    Melinda Sparks 29 1821 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 9 1841 Texas
    Eliza J. Sparks 7 1843 Texas
    John F. Sparks 4 1846 Texas
    Sarah C. Sparks 1 1849 Texas
    James Court 22 1828 Louisiana
    Julia Ann (Sparks) Courts 14 1836 Tennessee



    Census:
    12 Jul 1860 Precinct No. 5 Sabine Pass
    residence 378
    James Court 30 mail carrier 500 Louisiana
    Julia 24 TN 1856 Tennessee
    Mary E 8 1852 Texas
    Henry C 6 1854 Texas
    Julia A 4 1856 Texas
    William F 2 1858 Texas
    Elias M 6/12 1859 Texas

    residence 379
    John Sparks 49 1811 North Carolina farmer 320 2100
    Malinda Sparks 41 1819 Tennessee
    Albert Sparks 19 1841 Texas
    John F Sparks 14 1856 Texas
    Sarah C Sparks 11 1849 Texas
    Arabella H Sparks 8 1852 Texas
    James C Sparks 6 1854 Texas
    Worthey C Sparks 4 1856 Texas
    Henry E L Sparks 8/12 1859 Texas

    residence 380
    Samuel Lee 38 1822 Denmark stock raiser 4,000
    Eliza 16 1844 Texas


    Census:
    77 Coats (Courts) J.M. 40 1830 Louisiana 400, 2,000 farmer
    Julia 34 1836 Tennessee
    Mary 18 1852 Texas
    Clifton 16 1854 Texas
    Nasthentha 14 1856 Texas
    William 12 1858 Texas
    Madison E. 10 1860 Texas
    ekner 8 1862 Texas
    James 5 1865 Texas
    Anna 3 1867 Texas
    Lisa 8 1862 Texas

    residence 78
    Sparks M (Melinda) 51 1819 at home Tennessee
    James 17 1853 Texas farm laborer
    Worthy 14 1856 Texas
    John 27 1843 Texas farmer

    residence 79
    Spark, C (Caroline) 50 1820 South Carolina keeping house
    Edwin 23 1847 Louisiana
    Joseph 16 1854 Texas
    Oscar 14 Texas
    Courts J.B. 27 1843 Texas

    residence 80
    Brewton W.P. 33 1837 Tennessee
    Sarah 22 1848 Texas
    Grace 5 1865 TX
    Silas F. 8/12 1869 TX

    residence 81
    Lee, Samuel 52 1818 farmer 1580 Denmark
    Jane E. 27 1843 Texas
    Emma 3 1867 Texas


    residence 82
    Smith. T.J. 34 farmer 500 Indiana
    Sarah 25 Texas
    Electra 3/12 Texas








    Census:
    Note: It appears the first page is the Sparks Settlement. And the 2nd page seems to be the Port Neches, Grisgsby Bluff area, a few miles north.

    7 Jun 1880 District 41 Justice Precinct No. 2
    Page 1

    residence 1
    Gentz Fred 35 Dec 1845 laborer Prussia Prussia Prussia
    R. Belle 28 Aug 1852 TX NC TN
    Welby 8 Jun 1872 TX NC TX
    H.M. 7 Feb 1873 TX NC TX
    M.J. dau 6 1874 TX
    J.W. son 4 1876 TX
    Buler 2 dau May 1878 TX
    J. Lee 4/12 son Jan 1880 TX
    Charlotte 77 mother widow Prussia NC TX
    (census taker just carried the NC down the columns.
    Only person from NC is Belle's father.

    residence 2
    Lee, Samuel 62 farmer Denmark Denmark Denmark
    E. Jane 36 Oct TX NC TN
    Emma A. 12 Jul 1868 TX
    Hayes, Eliza Black 19 Jan 1861 servant Texas Texas Alabama
    Eddy, Albert 37 Jul 1843 carpenter Ireland Ireland Ireland
    Sparks, William E. 27 Mar 1853 TX

    residence 3
    Melinda Sparks 61 Mar 1819 TN VA TN <<<
    Worthy 24 Mar 1856 TX NC TN
    James 26 son Dec 1854 TX NC TN
    Ella 23 Nov 1857 dau-in-law TX TN PA
    Thomas George, Black 8 1872 servant TX

    residence 4
    Sparks, Caroline 60 May 1820 self widow SC VA SC
    Sparks, J.M. 26 Aug 1854 son TX

    residence 5
    Kilgore, James S 28 1852 Mar Michigan Michigan Michigan
    Elizabeth 50 Oct 1830 mother wid Michigan Michigan --
    Columbus 28 25 May 1855 brother Texas Michigan Michigan
    Susan F. 20 Feb 1860 sister Texas Michigan Michigan
    Eugenia 17 Jun 1863 sister Texas Michigan Michigan
    Swift, Fuller 3 May 1877 nephew Texas Michigan Michigan
    Swift, Ida 3/12 Feb 1880 niece Texas Michigan Michigan

    residence 6
    Brewton, W.P. 47 Aug 1833
    Sarah C. (Sparks) 30 Dec 1850
    Grace 15 Feb 1865 TX
    Silas F. 10 Oct 1870 TX
    Esther 8 Dec 1872 TX
    Almond 6 Apr 1874 TX
    Inas 3 dau Aug 1877 TX
    John Smith 14 June 1866 TX TN PA

    residence 7
    Gray, H.L. 33 head Sep 1847 Michigan VA MI
    Gray, S.E. 33 wife Aug 1847 LA PA Indiana
    Carey, Coy 11 son May 1873 TX Indiana Louisiana
    Clara 7 dau Mar 1873 TX Indiana Louisiana
    Gray H.E. son 9 Sep 1871 TX MI TX
    Smith, T.F. 21 Apr 1859 TX TN PA
    Courts, E.M. 20 1860 TX unk TX
    ___________
    page 2
    8 Jun 1880

    residence 8
    Yantz (Gentz), Wm Apr 42 1838 farmer Prussia Prussia Prussia
    Susan 31 Jan 1849 wife TX GA LA
    Leuvinia 12 Jan 1868 dau
    William Y. 10 Jan 1870 son
    H.L. 6 mos Nov 1879 son

    residence 9
    J. T. Rogers 28 Aug 1852 TX TN TX
    Izzie J. Rogers 27 Aug 1853 TX NY LA
    C. O. Rogers 3 Dec 1877
    Wm. A. Rogers 1 Sep 1879
    Levina Keith 68 Feb 1812 mother-in-law tx ga tn

    residence 10
    Keith, O 39 Feb 1841 Self TX OH LA
    Margaret 39 Jun 1841 TX TN TN
    George 7 Jun 1873 son LA TX TN
    William O. 5 Mar 1875 son
    Berry, Lethean female 11 Jan 1869 servant TX Prussia Prussia


    Research Notes:
    1830 Jackson Co Alabama (west of the H. Range Line

    a Weathy (Wesley) Jones; 50-59 (1771-1780) (one of children named Wesley; but Melinda b 1819 is not in this household)
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 2 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 7
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7

    Chesby (Cirby R.) R. Jones (same page 101 as Wm Sparks in 1830 Jackson Co AL - James still at home) (maybe Melinda's bro?)
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

    next door to Wm Sparks, where John Sparks, Melinda's future husband was living) (Melinda b 1819 or age 11; not here)
    Martin (translated Master) Jones,
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1 1791-1800
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10

    same page:
    Chesby R Jones (maybe a bro?)
    [Cirby R Jones]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

    Tho Jone [Thos Jones] (Melinda b 1819 or age 11)
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 2 1771-1780
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    *** COULD BE MELINDA ***
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9

    Children:
    1. William E. Sparks was born on 15 Mar 1834 in Franklin Co, Tennessee; died before 1850.
    2. 13. Julia* Ann Sparks was born on 13 Oct 1836 in Franklin Co, Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 1925 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 26 Jan 1925 in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Thomas Sparks was born on 2 Jan 1839 in Pavell Island, Orange Co, Texas; died in 1865 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Bearvoir Confederate Cemetery.
    4. Albert Sparks was born on 21 Mar 1841 in Pavell Island, Orange Co, Texas; died after 1 Oct 1861 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas (Civil War); was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    5. Eliza "Elizabeth" Jane Sparks was born on 27 Oct 1843 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 10 Jul 1925 in Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. John Franklin "Frank" Sparks was born on 17 Jun 1846 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 12 Oct 1864.
    7. Sarah Melissa Carolyn "Sallie" Sparks was born on 26 Dec 1848 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1930 in of, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. Arabelle "Belle" Sparks was born on 1 Aug 1851 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 6 Oct 1906 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    9. James Christian (Coleman) Sparks, Sr was born on 10 Dec 1853 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 12 Dec 1898 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in McFaddin, TF Smith Homestead, Forest Lawn Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    10. Worthy Crindon Sparks was born on 25 Mar 1856 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 1 Feb 1948 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    11. Henry E Sparks was born on 21 Dec 1859 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1860.

  13. 28.  George* Christian "Johann" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 11 Aug 1794 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 17 Aug 1794 in dutchman and leaseholder (son of Martin* Bogislaff Gentzen and Esther* Dorothea Witten); died in 1868 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in 1868 in Oak Bluff Memorial Park (Block Cem), Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 13 Jun 1850, "Bark Neptune," Bremen, Germany; Galveston
    • Census: 2 Nov 1850, Tyler Co, Texas
    • Residence: Bef 1853, Weiss Bluff, Jasper Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1853, Grigsby Bluff, Jefferson Co, Texas; moved to
    • Possessions: 1858, Grigsby Bluff, Jefferson Co, Texas; built home
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    1850 Tyler Co, Texas
    Gentz, Maass, Knupple, and Koch (soon changed to Cook) familes together in Tyler County.

    An attempt to explain the relationship of these families, Christian Gentz (res 122/122) oldest daughter married William Maass in 1845 Prussia. They were in Jasper at the time of this census and had traveled to New Orleans as newlyweds. Possibly with them was William's brother, Charles Maass (res 119/119). However, we know that "Father" Maass was here prior to '45 because he sent a letter back to Prussia from Orleans for William and Charlotte to be married. So, Charles Maass may have traveled with his parents pre-'45 instead of his brother and new sister-in-law. Though records have been found stating the senior Maass names were Zimmermann Maass and Johanna Gatzen, it seems safe to assume that the senior couple in res 120/120, Chas D and Mary, must be the Maass parents using what they perceived as Americanized names. Of note, Gentz was shortened from Gentzen, so that is another avenue of research to pursue. Fred Koch (res 121/121) sister Louisa was married to Johann (John) Knupple; and they, too, were on this 1850 voyage along with two sons, Ferdinand and Ernest. They had a 3rd son, Augustus, who had traveled to America ahead of them in 1846 on the Bark Constitution, making the voyage with the Block family. It is with Augustus that John and Louisa and Ernest are staying in this census record in res 118/118. Now the Block family is a bit mysterious as how they connect with these families as no inner marriages have been found; but in addition to Augustus traveling with them, the Gentz and the Blocks were clearly at least good friends if not related, particularly evident after the two families moved to Port Neches from Sabine Pass sometime before 1870. At this time in 1850 the Blocks were already in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co. Of interest, Christian Gentz had traveled with 5 children, 3 boys and two girls. The sons are with him in Tyler, and the girls, Fredrika, 16, and Alwine 15, are found in separate households in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co. Fredrika seems to be in a boarding house in res 259/259, and Alwine is staying with the town assessor/collector and his family. He was from NY and was actually the census taker. That household was res 251/151. The Blocks were in res 253/253, right in between the two sisters. The oldest Gentz daughter, Charlotte Maass, is recorded in 1850 Jasper census in December, one month after this census was taken; and by then her brothers Charles and Fred are listed with her. So, those two young boys (Charles is my direct ancestor) got counted in two counties. Perhaps times were really rough and they sent the girls either with or to the Blocks, or they knew they were going to Sabine Pass soon at the behest of the Blocks and they sent the girls on ahead. Ferdinand Knupple, also on this Bark Neptune voyage, is not recorded in these households but shows up in the 1880 Hardin Co census. Most probably had been there for some time. He had married by about 1864. And his bride was little Alvena Koch, the young 7 year old daughter of Fred Koch and Augusta Maass Koch of this 1850 census, who had grown up. By that 1880 census, they had 7 children. These brave immmigrants, a close and wondeful family unit, helped to settle much of Southeast Texas. The Blocks and the Knupple and part of the Maass family are credited with setting what was then Cook Bluff. Gentz and Maass, at least William and Charlotte, along with the Blocks, helped to setting Sabine Pass and later Port Neches. They make me all the more proud of my heritage. See the manifest of the Bark Neptune 1850 here http://sherrysharp.com/genealogy/showmedia.php?mediaID=899 and the manifest of the Bark Constitution here http://sherrysharp.com/genealogy/documents/bark-constitution.htm


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    Two large German families arrived at Grigsby?s Bluff about May, 1846, having sailed from Bremen on Feb. 10, 1846, but they moved around some before settling at Grigsby?s Bluff permanently in 1854. George Frederick Block, wife Augusta, and six children lived in Beaumont from 1848 until 1854, when they sold out and moved back to Grigsby?s Bluff. George Christian and Charlotte Gentz and their six grown children moved to Wiess Bluff in Jasper County a few years before moving back to Grigsby?s Bluff about 1853, where in 1858 they built their home at Block?s bayou (now Oak Bluff Memorial Park), on land belonging to T. F. McKinney. After Christian Gentz? death in 1868 at age 75, the house and land were purchased by Albert Block, born in Germany in 1840, who was both a farmer, the last Grigsby?s Bluff postmaster, and the writer?s grandfather. The lumber for the Gentz or Albert Block home had been cut at the Remley sawmill in Grigsby?s Bluff.[8]
    http://www.wtblock.com/wtblockjr/smith.htm

    [GENTZ-IRMELA.FTW]

    dutchman and leaseholder
    a twin_________________
    Charlette' last name, parents, and George Christian parents, their other children who were still in Prussia, and all the Prussia relatives were sent to me by Irmela, researched in the Church Books of Benz Morgenitz. Irgeibel@aol.com


    (Note: 1820-1871 Economic hardships, including those caused unemployment, crop failure, and starvation, was the primary cause of emigration during this period in combination with wars and military service. Most of the emigrants came from Alsace-Lorraine, Baden, Hessen, Rheinland, and Wuttemberg.]
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    Smith?s Bluff and Grigsby?s Bluff, Texas:
    Two German Immigrant Communities of Jefferson County, Texas, 1850-1880
    By W. T. Block
    http://www.block.dynip.com/wtblockjr/smith.htm

    Prior to 1871, Germany or "the Germanys" consisted of 300 free cities, principalities, baronies, provinces ruled by a graf or count, with Brandenburg-Prussia being the only kingdom among them. However in 1845, that part of Central Europe was exceedingly overpopulated and under the tyrannical grip of Prince Metternich of Austria, with the poorest or peasant classes being unable to own one acre of land or to earn a decent living. Thus for sixty years, German immigrant ships continued to arrive at Galveston; many of them were plague ships, quarantined because of cholera or yellow fever aboard. Usually one-tenth of the Germans had already succumbed to the long, 3-months voyage, and those who arrived were usually so weakened physically, that they quickly fell victim to any pestilence within the city. The crew and all the passengers of one quarantined German immigrant ship died while anchored in the harbor.

    It was said that the foul odors aboard a German immigrant ship were second only to the odors aboard an African slave ship. When the 588 persons aboard the Wendish ship Ben Nevis sailed from Germany in 1854, 76 persons died of cholera and were buried at sea. Slave ships often had less loss at sea than that. The 588 Wends were crammed into a sail ship only 146 feet long, or about the length of one city lot.
    ________________
    Migrated to US 6/13/1850 at age 56 on BARK NEPTUNE, Master Vespuman, to Port of Galveston from the port in Breman, Germany, place of origin was Usedom, Germany. Listed with him were wife Charlotte, age 54; Frederika, age 17; Alwine (male), age 12; Johann (male), age 12; Carl Friedr, age 10; and Carl Ferdin (age 6), as listed in Ships Passenger Lists, Port of Galveston, Texas 1846-1871.

    comparisons:
    George, age 56 (concurs w/ census)
    Charlotte, age 54 (census says 2 yrs dif)
    Frederika, age 17 (concurs w/ census)
    Alwine (male), age 12; (concurs w/ census on Alvina, except she's female)
    Johann (male), age 12; (must be William E, concurs w/ census age)
    Carl Friedr, age 10; (our Charles Christopher, concurs w/ age)
    Carl Ferdin (age 6), (Ferdinand, concurs w/ census age)


    http://www.icedata.ca/icedb/ice/bergs2_01e.html#B
    The Bark Neptune hit an ice berg in 1880 and sank...
    11 May 1880 Off River St.Lawrence, from Queenstown (Ireland) Bark NEPTUNE hit berg Crew lifted from boats by GANGER ROLF Sank
    GANGER ROLF - Emigrant ship from Norway

    _
    other passengers: Okonom Friedrich Koch and wife Augusta Maass (sister to William Maas, husband of Charlotte Jr) and their children Johan Knupple and his wife Louisa and their children. http://issuu.com/gdickert/docs/silsbee_bee_sesquicentennial/1?mode=a_p
    92 Johann Knickkel 61 M Farmer Lassan
    93 Louise Knickkel 50 F
    94 Ferdinand Knickkel 26 M
    95* Ernst Knickkel 24 F
    97* Friedr. Koch 48 M Farmer Lassan
    98 Augusto Koch 34 M
    99 Augusto Koch 12 M
    100* Cristine Koch 8 M
    101 Alwine Koch 6 M
    102 Frederich Koch 5 M
    103 Peter Koch 2 M
    104* Christian Koch 9m M

    _________________________________________

    Smith?s Bluff and Grigsby?s Bluff, Texas:
    Two German Immigrant Communities of Jefferson County, Texas, 1850-1880
    By W. T. Block
    http://www.block.dynip.com/wtblockjr/smith.htm

    Two large German families arrived at Grigsby?s Bluff about May, 1846, having sailed from Bremen on Feb. 10, 1846, but they moved around some before settling at Grigsby?s Bluff permanently in 1854. George Frederick Block, wife Augusta, and six children lived in Beaumont from 1848 until 1854, when they sold out and moved back to Grigsby?s Bluff. George Christian and Charlotte Gentz and their six grown children moved to Wiess Bluff in Jasper County a few years before moving back to Grigsby?s Bluff about 1853, where in 1858 they built their home at Block?s bayou (now Oak Bluff Memorial Park), on land belonging to T. F. McKinney. After Christian Gentz? death in 1868 at age 75, the house and land were purchased by Albert Block, born in Germany in 1840, who was both a farmer, the last Grigsby?s Bluff postmaster, and the writer?s grandfather. The lumber for the Gentz or Albert Block home had been cut at the Remley sawmill in Grigsby?s Bluff.[8]

    (note about Wiess Bluff: Most of us have heard of that particular rise of shoreline overlooking the Neches River some 15 miles north of Beaumont called Wiess Bluff. Located on Farm Road 1131 in the extreme southwestern corner of Jasper County, the site, on the east bank of the Neches River,was known as Grant's Bluff before Simon Wiess opened a general store there in January 1840.
    http://www.texasnationalpress.com/texlog/article.php?story=20070424221245175&mode=print)

    Settled Grigsby Bluff (Port Neches).

    Sapphire on the Neches, by Block: George Christian and Charlotte Gentz were ages 53 and 49 when they arrived in Texas, and some members of the family were living at Wiess Bluff, Jasper County by 1850. By 1853, Gentz was living on Block's Bayou, where he died in 1868.

    The Mosley home, the Remley residence, both built in 1857, and the Albert Block home (later Will Block) wer the only antebellum houses that faced the Neches River and survived well into the twentieth century. The Block house was built in 1858 y George Christian Gentz, who was then a tenant farmer on the large McKinney tract." (house built at Oak Bluff Cemetery in 1858, torn down in 1937) All the homes were built with the front porch facing the river because the Neches River was the road in those days.
    ____
    METHODISM CAME TO PORT NECHES IN 1881
    By W. T. Block
    http://www.block.dynip.com/wtblockjr/methodis.htm

    In 1981, First United Methodist Church of Port Neches celebrated its centennial anniversary. It was there on September 6, 1881, that Rev. W. H. Crawford organized the first Methodist congregation in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gentz.

    Half of the earliest residents were German-speaking immigrants, who probably had been Lutherans in their native Prussia, but found no church of that denomination in Jefferson County. Early immigrants included Frederick Rexas, Frederick Behlke, George Christian Gentz, Fred Gentz, Charles Gentz, William Gentz, George Block, William Block, Charles Block, Albert Block, George L. Block, August Schramm, John Wiltz, Mikiel Staffen, Karl Meinke, Henry Wendt, Henry Wendling, Joe Block, Adolph Block, Leopold Block, August Block, and John Kline.

    Native-born families included John C. Beaumont, Jack Beaumont, Sam Lee, B. G. Whittington, Oliver and George Keith, Albert Smith, 'Bud' Smith, Sam Remley, Henry Heisler, W. G. Gentz, Will Merriman, Marion Merriman, Otho Merriman, Walter Merriman, Albert C. Block, Will Block, Sr., Martin Block, Charles Hemmingway, Albert Staffen, Charlie Staffen, Jim Rachford, Robert Rachford, W. M. Nelson, Seburn Berry, Radford Berry, Levi and Lastie Hillebrandt, D. A. Bibb, and D. W. Sampson.

    The first congregation had only sixteen members. The earliest services were conducted in the homes of the Keiths, Smiths, Beaumonts, Gentz, Remleys, Klines, Sampsons, Lees, Nelsons, and Merrimans.

    According to the late George Keith, Rev. Crawford once commented about the hardships of his circuit-riding days, which resulted in the establishment of the Port Neches congregation, as follows:

    "In 1881, I served Sabine Pass and Terry Mission (Orange County) and elsewhere in Orange, Hardin, and Jefferson Counties," Crawford reported. "I traveled 200 miles each month and organized a church at Grigsby's Bluff of 16 members. Alligators, which infested Taylor's Bayou by the hundreds, were the only inhabitants of what is now Port Arthur. I was once lost between Grigsby's Bluff and Taylor's Bayou in a dense fog, and came near losing my life."

    Usually, a foot-pedaled organ accompanied the services. Coal oil lamps and lanterns lit the sanctuary at night. As was then the custom, women sat on one side of the church and men on the other. Sometimes worshippers brought lunches, prepared for an entire day of services. Although a Sunday School was conducted each week, circuit riders came only infrequently until well into the twentieth century, with rarely more than a single service each month.
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    George Christian Gentz had died in 1868, to become the first burial in what is now Oak Bluff memorial park, and in 1870 his widow had moved into the home of a son (Charles C). As a result, the old Gentz home, on Block's Bayou at the foot of Block Street, passed into the possession of the Albert Block family. Despite Gentz' burial at Oak Bluff Memorial, the graveyard that was to become the 'Gentz Cemetery' was located at the William Gentz home near Jefferson (Texaco) Chemical Co. Before his death, George C. Gentz requested that a pine tree be planted on his grave. In 1868, there were no pine trees growing anywhere in Grigsby's Bluff, and his sons arranged for a steamboat pilot to dig up a tree during a voyage up the Neches River. By 1928 that pine tree had reached a diameter of about 28-30 inches, but pine beetles and disease had damaged it until it was dying (and it was cut down that winter).
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    Mr. Block, Would like to know about the yellow fever epidemic about 1862. I have two relatives, Alexis and Aspasie Hebert Blanchette, who died in Sabine Pass, March of 1864. Would like to confirm the cause of death. Where might I locate this info? Are there any lists of casualties of the epidemic in Sabine Pass?.
    Joan Blanchette Lowrey lowreyne@hal.lamar.edu
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    I have recently (11/23/1998) obtained my own email account, wtblock@msn.com, but since I am still new to the internet, it would be a good idea to CC: my son's email account at bill_block@msn.com as well.

    _________________
    All the Prussia relatives were sent to me by Irmela, researched in the
    churchbooks of Morgenitz. Irgeibel@aol.com

    ___
    Like so many churches on Usedom is the Morgenitzer Church, for the first time in 1318 a based on a rectangle spätgotischer Backsteinbau which was built in the 15.jhd. mentioned.
    Surrounded by a wiederhergerichteten Cemetery from Feldsteinen visitors next to the Church of the bells in a stand-alone Holzgerüst from 1820 can tour, which included for reasons of saving in a church tower.
    Next to the church without Tower and special choir old millstones, the large fortgeschaffte of sixteen horses Findling on the church yard and iron, labeled Grabkreuze which are no longer readable but some are still viewing.
    Inside the Church, the are paintings and Rundbögen created from the Western Portal six of Künstlerhand to admire from Hirt from the years 1775-1777.
    The oldest crypt on Usedom beneath the altar of the Morgenitzer Church.
    http://www.microsofttranslator.com/BV.aspx?ref=BVNav&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotel-usedom.de%2Fstadtustolpe%2Fkirchemorgen.htm

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    website of Germany, Prussia, Pomerania Church Records 1544-1945
    https://familysearch.org/search/collection/results?count=20&query=%2Bsurname%3Agentz~&collection_id=1874205

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    Ancestry match to all of us is
    CMackley63
    predicted distant
    range 5th - 8th
    confidence good 19.9 centimorgans shared across 1 DNA segment

    to Gloria
    Jacob Aldrich & Huldah Thayer 8th 1R
    John Pray & Sarah Brown 8th 1R
    Aaron Forman & Dorothy Craig (if Edward is son of Ben Sr) 9th
    Chaddus Brown & Elizabeth Sharparowe 10th


    Her grandmother was a Gentz from Michigan.
    unk which of four matches above is the one that made the connection. Or could the Gentz in Michigan be related to our Gentz in SE Texas??

    Climbing the Mackley Fam... CMackley63
    https://www.ancestry.com/family- tree/person/tree/101975324/person/180045096175/facts

    also matched to me:
    confidence good 19.2 centimorgans shared across 1 DNA segment

    also matched to John:
    16.9 centimorgans shared across 1 DNA segment

    also matched to Sheridan:
    17 centimorgans shared across 1 DNA segment



    Birth:
    Mellenthin, Ostvorpommern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia
    on the Island of Usedom

    Mellenthin: During the Thirty Years' War, on June 26, 1630, the Swedish Army under King Gustav Adolf II landed in the village of Peenemünde, located on the Peene river (Polish: Piana). Usedom was annexed by Sweden after the war for almost a century, until in 1720 it was sold for 2 million thalers to the Prussian king Frederick William I. In 1740 Frederick the Great developed a seaport in Swinemünde.

    map of Prussia 1804
    http://www.clausewitz.com/readings/Bassford/Cworks/MapsPrussia.html

    Immigration:
    92 Johann Knickkel 61 M Farmer Lassan
    93 Louise Knickkel 50 F
    94 Ferdinand Knickkel 26 M
    95* Ernst Knickkel 24 F
    96* Friedr. Hillert 27 M Carpenter Stellin
    97* Friedr. Koch 48 M Farmer Lassan
    98 Augusto Koch 34 M
    99 Augusto Koch 12 M
    100* Cristine Koch 8 M
    101 Alwine Koch 6 M
    102 Frederich Koch 5 M
    103 Peter Koch 2 M
    104* Christian Koch 9m M
    105* Christo Gentz 56 M Farmer Usedam
    106 Charlotte Gentz 54 F
    107 Fredinke Gentz 17 F
    108* Alwine Gentz 12 M
    109* Johann Gentz 12 M
    110* Carl Friedr Gentz 10 M
    111 Carl Ferdin Gentz

    Bark Neptune Manifest
    Includes Captain Carl Vespermann's signature, information about the baque of the middle 19th century. Family members who sailed this voyage are linked to the respective pages within this file.

    http://sherrysharp.com/genealogy/documents/Bark-Neptune-manifest.htm

    Census:
    2 Nov 1850 Tyler County
    res 118/118
    A Knuppel 28 28 Germany Farmer
    John Knupple 61 Germany
    Louisa 57 Germany
    Ernest 24 Germany

    res 119/119
    Chas Maass 40 Germany Farmer
    Mary 25 Germany
    Eliza Deurand 38
    Henry Durand 6 PA
    M Prieto 37

    res 120/120
    Chas D Maass 66 Germany Carpenter
    Mary Maass 62 Germany

    res 121/121
    Fred Koch 49 Germany Farmer
    Augusta 35 Germany
    Augusto 13 Germany
    Amistine 8 Germany
    Alvena 7 Germany
    Fred 5 Germany
    Peter 3 Germany
    Reinholt 1 Germany
    Charles 2/12 TX

    res 122/122
    Christian Gentz 55 Germany Farmer
    Charlotte 50 Germany
    William 13 Germany
    Charles 11 Germany
    Ferdinand 5 Germany




    Possessions:
    The lumber for the Gentz or Albert Block home had been cut at the Remley sawmill in Grigsby?s Bluff.

    Census:
    Residence 392
    Behlke Frederick 64 1796 Germany
    Behlke Menah 36 1824 Germany
    Behlke Henry 14 1846 Germany
    Behlke Menah 10 1850 Germany

    Residence 393
    Gantz Christian 66 1794 Germany
    Gantz Charlotte 62 1798 Germany
    Gantz William 22 1838 Germany
    Gantz Charles 20 1840 Germany
    Gantz Ferdinand 16 1844 Germany

    Residence 394
    Beaumont John 53 1807 Pennsylvania
    Frederica 26 1834 Germany
    Josephine 17 1843 Texas

    Residence 394
    Beaumont Jacob 23 1837 Pennsylvania
    Beaumont Luiza 6 1854 Texas
    Beaumont Hellen 4 1856 Texas
    Beaumont James A 3 1857 Texas
    Beaumont John C 1 1859 Texas



    Buried:
    After building his home on Block's Bayou in 1858, Christian Gentz died at Grigsby?s Bluff in 1868, at a time when there were four Gentz families living there. A large marker in Oak Bluff Cemetery now honors Gentz as the first burial in that cemetery. His widow moved to her son Charles' home at Smith's Bluff.[20]
    (W.T. Block)

    George* married Charlotte* Uecker, (immigrant) on 1 Jun 1821 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia. Charlotte* was born in 1804 in Prussia; died after 1880 in Smith's Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 29.  Charlotte* Uecker, (immigrant) was born in 1804 in Prussia; died after 1880 in Smith's Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 1798, Usedom, Prussia
    • Immigration: 13 Jun 1850, "Bark Neptune," Bremen, Germany; Galveston
    • Census: 2 Nov 1850, Tyler Co, Texas
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Aft 1868, Smith's Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; w/ son Charles
    • Census: 24 Jun 1870, River Settlement (Port Neches), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 7 Jun 1880, Taylor Bayou, Labelle, (District 41), Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Charlotte's last name, and ancestors of George and all the Prussia relatives were sent to me by Irmela, researched in the churchbooks of Morgenitz. Irgeibel@aol.com

    1870 River Settlement, Jefferson Co, Texas, census shows Charlotte boarding with Charles Gentz. By 1880 census time, she is living with Fred Gentz, age 77.

    probably buried in Gentz Cemetery near Jefferson Chemical (Texaco) which was moved to Oak Bluff after World War II

    Immigration:
    92 Johann Knickkel 61 M Farmer Lassan
    93 Louise Knickkel 50 F
    94 Ferdinand Knickkel 26 M
    95* Ernst Knickkel 24 F
    96* Friedr. Hillert 27 M Carpenter Stellin
    97* Friedr. Koch 48 M Farmer Lassan
    98 Augusto Koch 34 M
    99 Augusto Koch 12 M
    100* Cristine Koch 8 M
    101 Alwine Koch 6 M
    102 Frederich Koch 5 M
    103 Peter Koch 2 M
    104* Christian Koch 9m M
    105* Christo Gentz 56 M Farmer Usedam
    106 Charlotte Gentz 54 F
    107 Fredinke Gentz 17 F
    108* Alwine Gentz 12 M
    109* Johann Gentz 12 M
    110* Carl Friedr Gentz 10 M
    111 Carl Ferdin Gentz

    Bark Neptune Manifest
    Includes Captain Carl Vespermann's signature, information about the baque of the middle 19th century. Family members who sailed this voyage are linked to the respective pages within this file.

    http://sherrysharp.com/genealogy/documents/Bark-Neptune-manifest.htm

    Census:
    2 Nov 1850 Tyler County
    res 118/118
    A Knuppel 28 28 Germany Farmer
    John Knupple 61 Germany
    Louisa 57 Germany
    Ernest 24 Germany

    res 119/119
    Chas Maass 40 Germany Farmer
    Mary 25 Germany
    Eliza Deurand 38
    Henry Durand 6 PA
    M Prieto 37

    res 120/120
    Chas D Maass 66 Germany Carpenter
    Mary Maass 62 Germany

    res 121/121
    Fred Koch 49 Germany Farmer
    Augusta 35 Germany
    Augusto 13 Germany
    Amistine 8 Germany
    Alvena 7 Germany
    Fred 5 Germany
    Peter 3 Germany
    Reinholt 1 Germany
    Charles 2/12 TX

    res 122/122
    Christian Gentz 55 Germany Farmer
    Charlotte 50 Germany
    William 13 Germany
    Charles 11 Germany
    Ferdinand 5 Germany


    Census:
    Residence 392
    Behlke Frederick 64 1796 Germany
    Behlke Menah 36 1824 Germany
    Behlke Henry 14 1846 Germany
    Behlke Menah 10 1850 Germany

    Residence 393
    Gantz Christian 66 1794 Germany
    Gantz Charlotte 62 1798 Germany
    Gantz William 22 1838 Germany
    Gantz Charles 20 1840 Germany
    Gantz Ferdinand 16 1844 Germany

    Residence 394
    Beaumont John 53 1807 Pennsylvania
    Frederica 26 1834 Germany
    Josephine 17 1843 Texas

    Residence 394
    Beaumont Jacob 23 1837 Pennsylvania
    Beaumont Luiza 6 1854 Texas
    Beaumont Hellen 4 1856 Texas
    Beaumont James A 3 1857 Texas
    Beaumont John C 1 1859 Texas

    Census:
    residence 87
    Block, G.F. 66 1804 Prussia
    Augusta 53 1817 Prussia
    Leopold 23 1847 Prussia
    Adolph 21 1849 Texas
    August 18 1852 Texas
    Joseph 16 1854 Texas

    residence 88
    Block, G.L. 26 1844 Prussia
    Jane 23 1847 Louisiana
    Myrta 4 1866 Louisiana
    Ihmer 2 1868 Louisiana
    Westly 7/12 1869 Texas

    residence 90:
    Gtz Charles 30 1840 farmer
    Matilda 20 1850
    Christopher 3 1867
    Mary E. 1 1869
    Charlotte 62 boarding Prussia

    Block, Wm 35 1835 Prussia
    Mary 28 1842 Indiana
    George 11 1859 Texas
    Flora 6 1864 Texas
    John 5 1865 Louisiana
    Edward 2 1868 Texas


    Census:
    Note: It appears the first page is the Sparks Settlement. And the 2nd page seems to be the Port Neches, Grisgsby Bluff area, a few miles north.

    7 Jun 1880 District 41 Justice Precinct No. 2
    Page 1

    residence 1
    Gentz Fred 35 Dec 1845 laborer Prussia Prussia Prussia
    R. Belle 28 Aug 1852 TX NC TN
    Welby 8 Jun 1872 TX NC TX
    H.M. 7 Feb 1873 TX NC TX
    M.J. dau 6 1874 TX
    J.W. son 4 1876 TX
    Buler 2 dau May 1878 TX
    J. Lee 4/12 son Jan 1880 TX
    Charlotte 77 mother widow Prussia NC TX <<<
    (census taker just carried the NC down the columns.
    Only person from NC is Belle's father.

    residence 2
    Lee, Samuel 62 farmer Denmark Denmark Denmark
    E. Jane 36 Oct TX NC TN
    Emma A. 12 Jul 1868 TX
    Hayes, Eliza Black 19 Jan 1861 servant Texas Texas Alabama
    Eddy, Albert 37 Jul 1843 carpenter Ireland Ireland Ireland
    Sparks, William E. 27 Mar 1853 TX

    residence 3
    Melinda Sparks 61 Mar 1819 TN VA TN
    Worthy 24 Mar 1856 TX NC TN
    James 26 son Dec 1854 TX NC TN
    Ella 23 Nov 1857 dau-in-law TX TN PA
    Thomas George, Black 8 1872 servant TX

    residence 4
    Sparks, Caroline 60 May 1820 self widow SC VA SC
    Sparks, J.M. 26 Aug 1854 son TX

    residence 5
    Kilgore, James S 28 1852 Mar Michigan Michigan Michigan
    Elizabeth 50 Oct 1830 mother wid Michigan Michigan --
    Columbus 28 25 May 1855 brother Texas Michigan Michigan
    Susan F. 20 Feb 1860 sister Texas Michigan Michigan
    Eugenia 17 Jun 1863 sister Texas Michigan Michigan
    Swift, Fuller 3 May 1877 nephew Texas Michigan Michigan
    Swift, Ida 3/12 Feb 1880 niece Texas Michigan Michigan

    residence 6
    Brewton, W.P. 47 Aug 1833
    Sarah C. (Sparks) 30 Dec 1850
    Grace 15 Feb 1865 TX
    Silas F. 10 Oct 1870 TX
    Esther 8 Dec 1872 TX
    Almond 6 Apr 1874 TX
    Inas 3 dau Aug 1877 TX
    John Smith 14 June 1866 TX TN PA

    residence 7
    Gray, H.L. 33 head Sep 1847 Michigan VA MI
    Gray, S.E. 33 wife Aug 1847 LA PA Indiana
    Carey, Coy 11 son May 1873 TX Indiana Louisiana
    Clara 7 dau Mar 1873 TX Indiana Louisiana
    Gray H.E. son 9 Sep 1871 TX MI TX
    Smith, T.F. 21 Apr 1859 TX TN PA
    Courts, E.M. 20 1860 TX unk TX
    ___________
    page 2
    8 Jun 1880

    residence 8
    Yantz (Gentz), Wm Apr 42 1838 farmer Prussia Prussia Prussia
    Susan 31 Jan 1849 wife TX GA LA
    Leuvinia 12 Jan 1868 dau
    William Y. 10 Jan 1870 son
    H.L. 6 mos Nov 1879 son

    residence 9
    J. T. Rogers 28 Aug 1852 TX TN TX
    Izzie J. Rogers 27 Aug 1853 TX NY LA
    C. O. Rogers 3 Dec 1877
    Wm. A. Rogers 1 Sep 1879
    Levina Keith 68 Feb 1812 mother-in-law tx ga tn

    residence 10
    Keith, O 39 Feb 1841 Self TX OH LA
    Margaret 39 Jun 1841 TX TN TN
    George 7 Jun 1873 son LA TX TN
    William O. 5 Mar 1875 son
    Berry, Lethean female 11 Jan 1869 servant TX Prussia Prussia

    Children:
    1. Maria Dorothea Charlotte Gentz was born on 18 Dec 1821 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 31 Dec 1821 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 20 Jul 1826 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    2. Wilheim Maria Reg Elis Gentz was born on 18 Aug 1823 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 6 Sep 1823; died on 17 Jun 1826 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    3. Henriette Maria Caroline Gentz was born on 10 Mar 1825 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 1 Apr 1825 in Car = Caroline!!; died on 11 Jul 1826 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    4. Charlotte Carolina Maria Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 4 Jan 1827 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died before 1906 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    5. Wilhelm Xtina Maria Gentz was born on 18 Oct 1828 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 16 Nov 1828; died on 25 Feb 1832 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    6. Johann Carl Gentz was born on 20 Mar 1830 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 30 Mar 1830; died on 2 Apr 1836 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    7. Carolina Maria Sophia Gentz was born on 30 Aug 1831 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 25 Sep 1831; died on 12 Apr 1834 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    8. Fredericka Gentz, (immigrant) was born in 1833 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died in 1879 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    9. Alwine Marie Friederike "Alvina" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 13 Apr 1836 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 27 Jun 1863 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    10. William E Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 28 Apr 1838 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died before 1900 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    11. 14. Charles* Christopher Gentz, Sr (immigrant) was born on 19 Mar 1840 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 25 Oct 1904 in Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    12. Rudolf Friedrich Heinri Gentz was born on 24 Feb 1842 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommen, Deutschland; was christened on 20 Mar 1842 in Fried Hein Friedrich, Heinri; died on 4 Jun 1842 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    13. Ferdinand "Fred" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 21 Dec 1844 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 19 Jan 1845 in Dewichow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 04 Oct 1927 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 05 Oct 1927 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

  15. 30.  James* H. Hayes, Jr was born on 13 Feb 1826 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (son of James* H. Hayes, Sr and Maria I* Johnson); died after 1900 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 24 May 1846, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas (Mexican War)
    • Census: 25 Nov 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 11 Jul 1870, Taylor Bayou, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Sabine Pass (District 42), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: 1900, Sabine Pass Ave, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; this James?
    • Census: 16 Jun 1900, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1931 and 1836, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    (obvious error on his birthdate or his sister Missouri's -but she does not appear to be his sister.)

    James enlisted at Sabine Pass 24 May 1845 for the Mexican War; served in Civil War as Pvt 2nd Reg, 4th Co Inf and was discharged at Camayo Mex 24 September 1846. He applied for pension at age 61. The last entry is dated 21 May 1894. He was in the same company as his cousin Theophilus Hayes and Warren Johnson, possibly in Civil War.

    1860 after wife, Emily Burrell Hayes died the children disbursed for time.
    Alzena was living with John McCall, husband of her 1st cousin Martha Hayes, & Mary Gallier, her grandmother.

    Matilda Hayes (later Gentz) 1860 Census: Listed age 10, living with Jacob Garner & Matilda Hayes, her aunt, sister to her father.

    In the next residence in the census is Nancy was Living with James McCall and Anna Garner (8 years old). Nancy's father James was brother to Anna's mother, Matilda. i.e. 1st cousin.

    Mary was living with John McCall, husband of her 1st cousin Martha Hayes, and her grandmother Marie Gallier.


    At some point after Selina Maas (2nd wife) died, he and his children Mary (Emily's child), age 16, and Missoura (Selina's child) age 6, moved in with his mother MARIE JOHNSON HAYES, as he was counted there in the 1870 census. Daughter Mary married Lovis Obey the following year in 1871.
    By the 1880 census, James had moved in with Matilda, another daughter by Emily BURRELL, and her husband CHARLES GENTZ and their family. Missouri Hayes, now age 15 had moved in with her sister Mary and Mary's 2nd husband Franklin Hemmingway. nklin claimed her as a sister-in-law, even though it was five years later in 1885 that Missouri married his brother Eustace Hemmingway.

    note: burial - no record in Magnolia for him or Emily. Possibly buried in Gentz cem.

    Military:
    James enlisted at Sabine Pass 24 May 1845 for the Mexican War; served in Civil War as Pvt 2nd Reg, 4th Co Inf and was discharged at Camayo Mex 24 September 1846. He applied for pension at age 61. The last entry is dated 21 May 1894. He was in the same company as his cousin Theophilus Hayes and Warren Johnson, possibly in Civil War.

    Census:
    1850 Jefferson Co, Texas
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer <<
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer (bro to Louisiana Hayes)
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (widower of Louisiana Hayes)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    nearby:
    Solomon Sparks and Martha family
    John Sparks and Melinda family and James Court and Julia Ann

    _____


    Census:
    278 Hays G 24 1846 TX farmer
    Virginia 17 TX
    Laura 3 1867 TX
    Oscher 1 1869 TX

    285 Gallier, Joseph 54 wid of
    Mary Catherine Hayes (dec'd) dau of Mary Hayes, sis of Jas
    (he was also bro of Mary's 2nd dec'd husband Francis)
    Uphema 16 1854 TX
    Marton 14 1856 TX

    294 Hays, Mary I 73 1797 LA
    Hays James 40 1830 LA <<<<
    Mary 16 1854 TX
    Misaura 6 1864 TX

    295 Hays Lenard 55 1815 LA
    Felicity 49 1821 LA
    Polly 29 TX
    Linstrom, Joann 23 1847 Texas
    Embry 13 1857 TX
    Lenard 16 1855 TX
    James 8 1862 TX
    Feloman 5 1865 TX


    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 District 42, Sabine Pass, Texas
    47 F. P. Hemmenway 26 engineer TX -- PA
    Mary Hemmenway 25 wife TX LA LA
    Arthur Hemmenway 4 son TX
    Emily Hemmenway 1 dau TX
    Missouri Hays 15 sis-in-law single TX LA TX
    Mary Gallier 83 1797 G-mother widowed LA SC MS

    49 Garner, J.H. 66
    Matilda 63
    S.A. 30
    Bradley 19
    Rachel 14 goddaughter TX (--) TX
    Othneil 4 godson TX (--) TX

    50 McCall, A.E. 40
    Jacob 27 foreman
    Frank 18 foreman
    John 14
    Robert 13
    Mary 10
    Claudie 8
    Gibson J.E. 20 female single general housework

    51
    Wm Allen 78 1802 farmer Germany Germany
    Ann (prev Mrs. Gibson) 40 1840 Texas Louisiana Louisiana
    Emma 11 1869 Texas
    Bettie 8 1872 Texas
    Nettie 2 1878 Texas


    52 Gantz, Charles C. 40 1840 farmer Germany Germany Germany
    Matilda 30 1850 TX Louisiana Louisiana
    C 12 1868 TX
    Mary 11 1869 TX
    Lena 9 1871 TX
    Edna 6 1874 TX
    Claudie 3 1877 TX
    Hayes, James 50 father-in-law 1820 LA

    53 Johnson Uriah 34 LA LA LA
    L 33 LA LA MS
    Rachel 13
    Lizzie 12
    Seth 10

    55 McCall John 47 farmer IL -- Germany
    M.A. 38 wife TX LA LA
    D.E. 18 son
    A.L. 15 dau
    M.K. 13 dau
    Eva 10 dau
    Andrew 1 son


    Census:
    Beaumont, South half
    Sabine Pass Avenue
    793 - 621 672
    Pryne Will F. head Jul 1869 30 m 4 yrs MS MS MS
    Pryne Clenne wife Dec 1877 22 m 4 yrs at sea NY Texas
    Pryne Lena dau 3 Sep 1896 TX MS at sea
    Hayes James H. boarder Feb 1826 widow, married "35" then scratched out. LA LA LA (attended school, can read/write)
    Barefield Mite Jan 1879 21 single TX TX TX dairy man

    Res (also on Sabine Pass)
    - 35/686 Barefield Charles Dec 1850
    widowed m 30 yrs (then scratched out)
    children Frank A, Jim H. Dee D, Richard, Lizzy, Leonard, Plumber, Sallie, Leela


    Died:
    Might have died before 1903 as there is no entry for him in the city directories starting in 1903.

    James* married Emily* Burrell on 27 May 1847 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas. Emily* (daughter of Robert* Burrell and Susanne* Clark) was born in 1829 in Louisiana; died before 1860 in Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 31.  Emily* Burrell was born in 1829 in Louisiana (daughter of Robert* Burrell and Susanne* Clark); died before 1860 in Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1830, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Emily died sometime before 1860. How long beforehand she died is not known. We only know that she was alive in 1854 when the last girl Mary was born. The census of 1860 was taken on July 11th, and the four girls had been taken in by three family members, all living in close proximity to each other. James has not been found in the 1860 census. He had been a soldier in the Mexican war and also was in the Civil War. Possibly he was away in military service.
    Alzina, the oldest at 12 years old, and Mary, the youngest at 6 years old, were both living in the John McCall household (Residence 361 in census record) where their grandmother Mary Johnson Hayes Gallier was also staying.
    John had just married Martha Ann Garner, also daughter of Matilda Hayes Garner and sister of Ann Garner McCall. They had married in January of the year before, but she is not listed in the household and is not found in any 1860 census record.
    Matilda, the 2nd oldest, is next door (residence 359), living with her aunt, Matilda Hayes Garner and husband Jacob Garner and children.
    Nancy, 8 years old, was taken in by her cousin, Ann Garner McCall whose mother Matilda, next door, who took in her sister Matilda. Ann was married to James McCall, brother of John McCall. Also living with them was John Johnson, a cousin. They were living in residence 358.

    1880 census, daughter Mary states her mother was born in Louisiana.


    Census:
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer <<
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: James Hayes
    Marriage Date: 27 May 1847

    Spouse: Emily Burrell

    Marriage County: Jefferson
    Marriage State: Texas
    Source: County Court Records - FHL microfilm # 1311466

    license recorded 21 May 1847 by Joseph P. Pulsifer, Clerk of the County of Jefferson County.

    Performed by 27 May 1847 Isaac Garner, Justice of the Peace

    Children:
    1. Alzena Hayes was born in 1848 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1884.
    2. 15. Matilda* Hayes was born on 17 Dec 1849 in Taylor Bayou Settlement, Labelle, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 17 Sep 1930 in Port Arthur, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 18 Sep 1930 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Nancy Elizabeth Hayes was born in 1852 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1860 in of, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. Mary E. Hayes was born on 8 Jan 1855 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 27 Aug 1940 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried on 29 Aug 1940 in Magnolia Cem, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.


Generation: 6

  1. 32.  Thomas* Jones was born about 1756 in Frederick Co, Virginia (son of Stephen* Jones and Miss (..)* Poole, (maybe)); died on 1 Jul 1833 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 5 Aug 1784, Fairfax Road, Frederick Co, Virginia; to Barnett Williams
    • Census: 1810, Henry Co, Kentucky
    • Possessions: 1830, Court of Appeals, Winchester, Frederick Co, Virginia; Madden v Madden
    • Military: 11 May 1833, Bourbon Co, Kentucky; pension this Thomas? no?
    • Death: 01 Jul 1833, Bourbon Co, Kentucky; this Thomas? No?

    Notes:

    Probably the Thomas Jones who in 1793 bonded the marriage of Catherine Bonham and John Madden, consents in writing. (she was 16 and 2 mos pg)

    Frederick Co. VA Bond Surety Book, May 11, 1793.
    Know all men by these presents, that John Madden & Thomas Jones are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Henry Lee, Esq. Governor of Virginia in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty pounds, current money, to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor, or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seal and dated this 11th day of May, 1793. The condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas there is a marriage suddently intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Madden and Catharine Bonham now if there by no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed John Madden and Thomas Jones.

    Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #248, pp 164-167, Mar 10-Apr 9, 1795 - between Robert Glass, executor of the estate of Joseph Glass and Thomas Jones and Richard Shaw, the Glass estate of 350 acres and plantation on Opeckon creek is leased to Thomas Jones and Richard Shaw for eight years at 80 pounds the first year and 100 pounds annually thereafter. (bro-in-laws) Signed by Thomas Jackson and Peter McMurray.

    1810 Henry Co, KY (26-45) (1765-1784)
    1820 Henry Co, KY (45+) - (-- - 1775)
    7 children under 10 (1800-1810) - 1 female 26-45 (1765-1784)


    Birth:
    Revolutionary soldiers in Kentucky, Anderson Chenault Quisenberry, (Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, Maryland, 1974), page 43

    Property:
    Barnett Williams Fred Co. VA
    The first deed was on 5 Aug 1784 when he
    bought 200a of land "near the
    dry marsh, beginning at a oak on the Fairfax Road"
    from Thomas Jones (m Susan Madden, sister to Jacob).



    Census:
    1810 Henry Co, KY New Castle
    William Shannon 26-44 (1766-1784)
    wife 26-44 1766-1785
    1 male <10 1800-1810
    slaves 2

    (living between Israel Jones
    and Thomas Jones --- see notes on Robert Shannon, Lilly Shannon's father.)


    Israel Jones 1774 26-44 (1766-1784)
    female 26-44 (Margaret Connor 1778) (1766-1784)
    4 female <10 1800-1810 Eliza, Patsy Catherine Keziah
    1 male <10 1800-1810 William
    3 slaves

    Thomas Jones 26-44 (1766-1784)
    wife 26-44 (1766-1784) Susan
    female 16-25 1785-1794
    1 male 16-25 1785-1794 Stephen 1792
    1 male 10-15 1795-1800
    1 female 10-15 1795-1800
    2 females <10 1800-1810
    1 male <10 1800-1810

    nearby:
    Name: Thomas Farley
    County: Henry
    State: Kentucky
    Free White Males 16 to 25: 2 1785-1794 Thomas (m Shannon)
    Free White Males 26 to 44: 1 1765-1784
    Free White Males 45 and Over: 1 father or fatherL
    Free White Females Under 10: 2 1800-1810
    Free White Females 10 to 15: 2 1795-1800 Sarah (m Shannon)
    Free White Females 26 to 44: 1 1665-1785


    Military:
    Kentucky Pension Roll of 1835 Report from the Secretary of State
    (this Thomas?)

    Name: Thomas Jones
    Rank: Private
    Annual allowance 40.00
    sum received 92.92
    Description of service: Virginia militia
    When placed on the pension roll May 11, 1833
    Commencement of pension Mar 4 1831
    died Jul 1 1833

    http://books.google.com/books?id=N1qd-_qAG5EC&pg=RA4-PA1832&lpg=RA4-PA1832&dq=samuel+chadd,+maryland&source=bl&ots=yl9dnFG6pr&sig=P660Upomg4Ry23KTuAYEZjp9t8o&hl=en&ei=mikDTO6GJZvEMf7TjDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CCQQ6AEwBjgK#v=onepage&q=jones&f=false

    Death:
    this is death date if pension record is this Thomas Jones.

    Thomas* married Susan* Madden about 1790. Susan* (daughter of Mabra* "Mayberry" Madden, Sr and Mrs. Jane* (..) Madden) was born about 1766 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 33.  Susan* Madden was born about 1766 in Frederick Co, Virginia (daughter of Mabra* "Mayberry" Madden, Sr and Mrs. Jane* (..) Madden); died after 1830.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Possessions: Nov 1830, Court of Appeals, Winchester, Frederick Co, Virginia; Madden v Madden

    Notes:

    Susan MADDEN was the daughter of Mabra (Mayberry) MADDEN and Jane
    (BONHAM?). She was born about 1775 in Frederick Co, VA, and mentioned in her father's will in 1805, and her mother's will in 1821 as Susannah Jones.


    (sourced to Genealogical Records Committee, N.S.D.A.R. )
    ( If you have ANY information regarding Susan, her marriage, her children, or ANY references to her, please get in touch with me.
    (posted to Virginia, Frederick Co, and Madden lists Jan 8, '99.)

    Children:
    1. (daughter) Jones was born between 1785 and 1794; died after 1810 in of, New Castle, Henry Co, Kentucky.
    2. (son) Jones was born between 1795 and 1800; died after 1810 in of, New Castle, Henry Co, Kentucky.
    3. 16. Stephen* Jones was born on 21 Feb 1792 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 8 Mar 1863 in Lafayette, Contra Costa Co, California; was buried in Lafayette Cem, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co, California.
    4. Keziah Jones was born in 1795 in Henry Co, Kentucky; died after 1880 in of, Franklinton District, Henry Co, Kentucky.
    5. Nancy Jones was born between 1808 and 1810; died after 1840.
    6. (daughter) Jones was born between 1800 and 1810; died after 1810 in of, New Castle, Henry Co, Kentucky.
    7. (son) Jones was born between 1800 and 1810; died after 1810 in of, New Castle, Henry Co, Kentucky.
    8. Mabra Madden Jones was born in 1792 in Virginia; died after 1860 in of, Marshall Twp, Saline Co, Missouri.

  3. 34.  John* Madden was born on 25 Feb 1770 in Frederick Co, Virginia (son of Mabra* "Mayberry" Madden, Sr and Mrs. Jane* (..) Madden); died on 20 Nov 1850 in Scott Co, Illinois; was buried in Madden Cem, Exeter, Scott Co, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: Between 4 Jul 1807 and 3 Aug 1807, Capt. Maurice's Company, Virginia Militia; private
    • Census: 1810, Bourbon Co, Kentucky
    • Census: 1820, Boone, Harrison Co, Indiana
    • Property: 1825, Boone, Harrison Co, Indiana
    • Possessions: Nov 1830, Court of Appeals, Winchester, Frederick Co, Virginia; Madden v Madden
    • Census: 1840, Winchester, Scott Co, Illinois
    • Census: 17 Oct 1850, Scott Co, Illinois

    Notes:

    1803-1805: Moved to Kentucky: He witnessed the will of Peter Luke in 1803 in Virginia.
    1805, May: Heir in father's will, mentioning his residence there.

    1806 Jan: Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #29, pp 473-477, Jan 30,

    1806, Jan 30 - John Madden and Cathrin (sic) his wife and George W. McCormack for the sum of 530 pounds paid by McCormack for a tract or parcel of land being part of a greater tract, formerly the property of Mabry Madden, Esq. deceased, land bequeathed to John Madden and his heirs, 83 acres and bordering on lands now owned by William and Jacob Madden (bros).
    Signed by John Madden and Kitty Madden.
    (adjoins land of Peter Luke, Wm and Jacob Madden)
    something in document about "aid Kitty cannot conveniently travel to the Bennet house to make acknowledgements of the said furniture, therefore we do give unto you and any two of your..."

    (Note: McCormack - Elizabeth Ann McCormick m Amos Ackley Bonham in 1832.
    Amos (b1809) s/o Samuel Bonham & Mary Sowers;
    G/son of Samuel Bonham & Catherine Ackley (Bonham, Jones)

    1806, Sept: When Peter Luke's will was executed John was residing in Kentucky. Frederick Co Va Wills- 1795-1816: will of Peter Luke (exe 11/20/1803; 9/1/1806) witnessed by John Madden. "records of this will delay pending deposition of John Maen, residing in Bourbon Co, Ky." (p 383-384)
    (note: Bourbon Co, a part that became Nicholas Co
    1810 KY census: Bourbon Co, one John Madden, one male 26-45. Only resident listed)
    1820 KY census: one John Madden Fleming Co p 73A ** look up **
    (Fleming Co originally Mason Co. Mason Co originally Bourbon Co)
    1830 KY census: one John Maden Fleming Co p 029 ** look up **

    1833: He was already living in Harrison Co, Indiana, when his brother William joined him. Best guess is he went to Indiana sometime between 1819 and 1821. George was b 1818 in KY, and Matilda m in Indiana in 1822. Son Isaac must have returd to Kentucky for his bride in 1823 as he would have been 12 or 14 at the time of removing to Indiana, unless he stayed back with someone, not going with the family. Son Samuel also married in KY in 1828. Apparently they stayed in Indiana until at least after 1836 when Caroline married.
    There is a Madden Cemetery in Harrison Co, Call No. "1" G977.201 H323g bk1 Pam.
    also:
    MADDEN CEMETERY, HARRISON CO, BOONE TWP, 1 MILE N W LACONIA,
    Call no. "1": G pf 977.201 H318 no 1 Location only
    Call no. "2": G 977.201 H323g Location only

    Possibly Bonham's 1st wife Cindrella Pell is buried there.

    Note: Corydon was Indiana's capital from 1813 to 1825 when it became Indianapolis.
    Settlers began arriving in Harrison County soon after 1800. Most records such as wills, deeds, and marriages begin in 1809. A few genealogies tell of squatting a few years earlier. Streams were the basis of travel and the first settlers found farms near them. Travelling down the Ohio by raft the settlers poured in from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Many Southerners came to Indiana to avoid the slavery issues. Most slaves were by maters upon crossing into Indiana.
    Most of Harrison County's earliest settlers found farms along the forty-mile Ohio River border or the tributaries in the southern half of the county. One of the earliest was the well-known Indian fighter, Squire Boone, brother of Daniel. He sled after 1802 and built a large grist mill on Buck Creek. After death his remains were entered in a small cave nearby where he once escaped marauding Indians. Boone relatives built Old Goshen Church in 1813, which is the oldest in the county, and the oldest Baptist church in Indiana. Boone relatives still live in the area.

    1837: Settled in Scott Co, Illinois.

    1850 Scott Co, Illinois, Naples Census: p 034A
    LN HN FN (farmer)
    29 580 601 Madden John 80 M Do 800 Virginia
    30 580 601 Madden Catharine 71 F Virginia
    31 580 601 Jones Stephen 55 M Do Virginia
    32 580 601 Jones Emeline 16 F Kentucky
    33 580 601 Jones John W. 29 M Do Kentucky

    1850: Nov 20 died at age 80 yrs 9 months. Buried in Madden Cemetery in Scott Co, IL, 2 miles East of Exter, IL.
    ______
    Clark Co, KY - formed 1792, parent co: Bourbon & Fayette Co. Seat: Winchester
    Clay Co, KY - 1806, Madison, Floyd, Knox - Manchester
    Bourbon Co - 1785, Fayette - Paris
    _____
    from John Reedy 3/3/99
    Just got the Madden Probate records today. I just skimmed - not a heck of a lot there.
    His son George sued the estate of John for work on the farm since 1840. The executor was Henry Steward, who, apparently was a doctor and was owed quite a bit too. Have signatures of Catharine and John (yes Catharine wrote it with an 'A', so I guess that makes it official. John died intestate.
    Stephen and John W. Jones are barely mentioned. List of personal property comes to $175 or so, way short of the monies owed. Remains to be seen about Real property - did not see anything on it, assuming that he even owned any. I will copy and send soon - I haven't even developed the pictures yet.
    John

    By the way, I would guess that the Henry Steward household might be a good place to look for Catharine after 1850.


    Military:
    U.S. Compiled Service Records
    Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers
    Roll 19J
    John Madden
    Captain Maurice's Co., Virginia Militia
    1807
    Private/private
    card numbers: 43201015
    Appears with rank of Pvt on Pay Roll
    of a Company of Virginia Militia (Infantry) commanded by Capt. James Maurice in the actual service of the United State for a period herein expressed
    Roll dated (not dated)
    commencement of service 4 Jul 1807
    expiration of service or of this settlement: 3 Aug 1807
    Term of service charged 1 month
    Pay per month 5 dollars
    amount of pay 5 dollars
    allowance for clothing: 2 dollars 47 cents
    Total 7 dollars 47 cents
    remarks: (none)
    signed J.B. Hyatt, copyist.




    Census:
    1810 pg 127
    Madden, John
    couple 26 to 45 (John 40, Catherine 33)
    four boys under 10: Isaac 3, Bonham 5, Samuel 7, John 9
    two girls under 10: Matilda 1, prob Nancy but she was 13
    or could be 2nd dau under 10 ? perhaps b between Isaac in 1807 and Eliza b 1811)
    one boy 10 to 16 Mabra Helm 13
    one girl 10 to 16: Mariah 15
    one boy 16 to 26 who? prob not a son - maybe a bro.

    not born yet: George, Caroline, Amanda, William




    Property:
    Boone Twp Rissler land
    Boone Two, Harrison Co, IN
    From the 1876 Illustrated Historical Atlas of Indiana showing Catharine (Boone) Rissler's purchase of 160 acres in Section 29 in 1825 (highlighted in yellow) surrounded by numerous other land patent purchases by the Boone families, which are believed to have been Catharine's relatives and, at least, one of the reasons she relocated to southern Indiana from Virginia. Squire Boone Jr., the patriarch of this group of Boones, is shown in Section 24 where he had constructed his grist mill. His sons buying patents were Moses (Section 21), Isaiah (Section 18) and Jonathon (NE Section 32). Squire's cousin Samuel Boone stayed in Kentucky but several of his sons came to Indiana buying land in Harrison County: Samuel (NE Sections 18 & 20), George W. (NW Section 28) & Hiram C. Boone (SE Section 32). John & William Madden purchased land patents in Section 32 just west of the town of Laconia. Two of Catharine's children married Maddens and the John & William Madden shown on this map are believed to be uncles of those children. The William Madden of Section 32 served in the Virginia Line in 1781 as well as War of 1812 service in Virginia as a teamster. His family moved from Frederick County Virginia to Harrison County Indiana in 1817.
    Caldwellhoff originally shared this on 21 May 2014

    americanheritage13 Cousin Caldwellhoff, I believe I'm on to something. The Madden's on this map are related to Sarah Rissler's Husband William Madden. The above William was his Uncle if I'm correct. This could be why Catharine went to Harrison County after John's death. The Maddens and the Boones were all in the milling business. Squire Boone had a grist mill. Catharine's son's were almost all millers. Maybe she moved in with the Madden's before she got her land patent in 1825. Why can't we find her on a census record in Harrison County?
    http://mv.ancestry.com/viewer/fc350061-5210-4c8d-915f-d50e17fb75b9/24721898/12174057953


    Census:
    page 27
    Name: John Madden
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Winchester, Scott, Illinois
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 gson
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    George 1818 or William 1813
    Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1 John
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 gdau
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 gdau
    Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 Catherine
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 6
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

    grandchildren:
    girl 1821-1825 15-19 Mary Ann 1831
    girl 1826-1830 10-14 Caroline 1832
    boy 1826-1830 10-14 Mabra 1829
    Probably children of Bonham Madden and Cinderella Pell. She had died by then, and they had two girls and one boy, ages fit, almost. However he is shown a few pages later with his 2nd wife and these children in the same age categories. They seem to have been counted twice.

    next to
    Hack (Henry) Stewart and their daughter Caroline Madden

    Name: Hack Stewart Henry Milton
    [H M Stuart]
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Winchester, Scott, Illinois
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 1835-1840 James 1837
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1831-1835 Clayton
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 1801-1810
    Henry 1806
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1835-1840
    Eliza Ann 1839
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1811-1820
    Caroline

    Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 5
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5


    page 31
    Benham Madden (Bonham)
    Name: Benham Madden
    [Bonham Madden]
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Winchester, Scott, Illinois
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 1826-1830
    Mabra 1829
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 1831-1835
    Mary Ann 1831
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 1826-1830
    Caroline 1832
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1811-1820
    Amanda Branham (2nd wife)
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 5
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5


    page 35
    Daniel Sappington
    pg 41
    Richard Sappington
    there's a pic of a headstone at
    IllinoisGravestones.org for
    Richard Sappington
    buried Bean Cem, Scott Co, IL
    died Sep 1846 Age 14 days

    also a Croshia Ann Sappington
    died May 1847
    Several Sappingtons in Winchester, Scott Co, Illinois in Findagrave, but have not found a connection to the Sappingtons in this file.





    Census:
    1850 Scott Co, Illinois
    Madden, John 80 1770 Virginia farmer 800
    Madden, Catherine 71 1779 Virginia
    Jones, Stephen 55 1795 Virginia
    Emeline 16 Kentucky 1834
    John W. 29 Kentucky 1821

    residence 578
    Henry M. Stuart (Stewart) 46 1806 physician VA
    Caroline 35 1815 VA
    Clayton M. 18 1832 farmer VA
    Horace 13 1837 IL
    Eliza 10 1840 IL
    Newton 8 1842 IL
    John Hardin 4 1846 Illinois
    (infant unnamed) 2 1848 female Illinois
    Stewart Mary L. 9 1841 Illinois
    Turner, Mahton P. 25 1825 male Illinois
    Turner, Thomas Robinson 22 1828 Scotland

    John* married Catharine* Bonham on 11 May 1793 in Frederick Co, Virginia. Catharine* (daughter of Samuel* Bonham, (prob son. not son of Samuel & Ruth Bowyer) and Catherine* Ackley) was born on 6 Nov 1777 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 5 Nov 1866 in Scott Co, Illinois; was buried in Madden Cem, Exeter, Scott Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 35.  Catharine* Bonham was born on 6 Nov 1777 in Frederick Co, Virginia (daughter of Samuel* Bonham, (prob son. not son of Samuel & Ruth Bowyer) and Catherine* Ackley); died on 5 Nov 1866 in Scott Co, Illinois; was buried in Madden Cem, Exeter, Scott Co, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 17 Oct 1850, Scott Co, Illinois

    Notes:

    1793: Marriage bonded by Thomas Jones who consents in writing (date given in Fred Co Marriages 1738-1850 Vogt, Kethley, 1984 - 16 May 1793, Bondsman, Thomas Jones)
    (There is a Thomas Jones in VA Co rent rolls '59 and '64)

    Died one day shy of her 89th birthday.

    Census:
    Madden, John 80 1770 Virginia farmer 800
    Madden, Catherine 71 1779 Virginia
    Jones, Stephen 55 1795 Virginia
    Emeline 16 Kentucky 1834
    John W. 29 Kentucky 1821

    residence 578
    Henry M. Stewart 46 1806 physician VA
    Caroline 35 1815 VA
    Clayton M. 18 1832 farmer VA
    Horace 13 1837 IL
    Eliza 10 1840 IL
    Newton 8 1842 IL
    John Hardin 4 1846 Illinois
    (infant unnamed) 2 1848 female Illinois
    Stewart Mary L. 9 1841 Illinois
    Turner, Mahton P. 25 1825 male Illinois
    Turner. Thomas Robinson 22 1828 Scotland

    Notes:

    Married:
    1793: Marriage bonded by Thomas Jones who consents in writing (date given in Fred Co Marriages 1738-1850 Vogt, Kethley, 1984 - 16 May 1793, Bondsman, Thomas Jones)
    Frederick Co. VA Bond Surety Book, May 11, 1793.
    Know all men by these presents, that John Madden & Thomas Jones are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Henry Lee, Esq. Governor of Virginia in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty pounds, current money, to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor, or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seal and dated this 11th day of May, 1793. The condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas there is a marriage suddently intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Madden and Catharine Bonham now if there by no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed John Madden and Thomas Jones

    (There is a Thomas Jones in VA Co rent rolls '59 and '64)
    (Frederick Co Va Marriage Bonds by Joan D Hackett & Rebecca H Good (Joan Hackett jhacket1@ix.netcom.com)

    Children:
    1. Nancy Ann Madden was born on 13 Dec 1793 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1829.
    2. 17. Mariah* Madden was born on 6 Nov 1795 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 1837 in Meade Co, Illinois (possibly).
    3. Mabra (Mayberry) Helm Madden was born on 18 Aug 1797 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died in Jun 1870 in Linn Co, Kansas; was buried in Woodland Cem, Mound City, Linn Co, Kansas.
    4. Matilda Madden was born on 18 Aug 1799 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1832 in of, Boone, Harrison Co, Indiana.
    5. John W Madden was born on 7 Oct 1801 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died about 1825 in Kanawha Salt Works.
    6. Samuel Madden was born on 4 Oct 1803 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1828.
    7. Bonham A Madden was born on 28 Apr 1805 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1876 in of, Scott Co, Illinois.
    8. Isaac Newton Madden was born on 1 Oct 1807 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died after 1837.
    9. Eliza Ann (Lisa) Madden was born on 3 May 1811 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died before 1836 in Harrison Co, Indiana; was buried in Madden Cem (possibly).
    10. William H Madden was born on 19 Aug 1813 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died after 1850.
    11. Amanda M Madden was born on 30 Jul 1814; died on 27 May 1841.
    12. Caroline Madden was born on 15 Dec 1815 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died after 1856.
    13. George W Madden was born on 3 Mar 1818 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died on 6 Jan 1853.
    14. (2 daughters) Madden was born between 1821 and 1825 in Boone, Harrison Co, Indiana; died after 1830 in of, Harrison, Boone Co, Indiana.

  5. 36.  Thomas* Lovelady was born in 1767 in Orange Co, North Carolina or Laurens Co, South Carolina (son of John* Lovelady, Sr., Rev War and Sarah* Morgan(?)); died between 1826 and 1830 in White Co, Tennessee; was buried in Lovelady Cem, Cookeville, Putnam Co (prev White Co), Tennessee.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: website
    • Name: Thomas Morgan Lovelady
    • Birth: 1772, Guilford Co, North Carolina
    • Other-Begin: 1788, Sevier Co, Tennessee; militia
    • Census: 1799, Sevier Co, Tennessee; Tax List
    • Residence: 1810, White Co, Tennessee
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, White Co, Tennessee
    • Other-Begin: 14 Oct 1822, White Co, Tennessee

    Notes:

    {Note: Information on the parents and grandparents of Thomas Lovelady was furnished by Sharon Long; JGustaf114@aol.com}

    The following furnished by: Mary Ehlers, 3665 North Bond St, Fresno, CA 93726
    Thomas' children are recorded in deeds in White Co, Tennessee. Based on age and residence, Thomas was possibly the son of either John or William of Greene Co, Tennessee. Although we have not proven any link of the two families, the naming parn of Thomas' family follows most closely the pattern of William Morgan. David McDonald, who researched Thomas Lovelady's family in the 1980s provided much of this data, most of which is verified by vital and census records. Much of the Bounds information was taken from Ruth Dryden's "Bounds Genealogy."
    Thomas Lovelady was born about 1767 and died 1826-27 in White Co, Tennessee. On 18 Oct 1872 (sic) he married Jane Wear in Greene Co, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Wear (of Robert) and Nancy Moore (of Moses.)
    In 1788 a Thomas L-o-v-e-l-a-t-y served in the militia from Waldens Creek and the West Fork of Little Pigeon under Col. George Doherty on an expedition against the Chicagamuaga Indians.
    (related article: http://carrollscorner.net/HendersonIndians.htm)

    William Lovelaty, Joseph Lovelaty and Curtis Mills wen the same militia. In 1799 Thomas Lovelady with William Lovelady and perhaps Jesse Lovelady, signed a petition of the inhabitants south of the French Broad asking the General Assembly for relief from land and taxation problems. He was on the Sevier Co, Tennessee, tax list the same year.
    Served in War of 1812 for Tennessee. Enlisted 12/10/1812 under Col. Thomas Benton, Capt. Benjamin Hewitt. (from Kirby Wilson)
    Together with his partner Thomas Bounds in 1810 Thomas Lovelady acquired many acres of land in White Co, Tennessee, much of it on Falling Waters, which is now in Putnam Co. In 1812 Thomas Bounds deeded 109 acres on Pigeon Roost Creek to Ts Lovelady, who was taxed on that land until 1826. On the tax lists, Jane is listed in 1827, Jesse in 1825, and Thomas in 1828. On 29 March 1831 Thomas Bounds deeded 203 acres of land in Falling Water to Jesse Lovelady for $1. This deed included the Lovelady farm and dwelling. On 6 June 1832 a deed was recorded in Jackson Co, Missouri, between Jane Lovelady of White Co, Tennessee and the heirs of Thomas Lovelady, including their spouses. These same heirs later deeded back their shares to Jane Lovelady. On 1 Aug 1837 Jane Lovelady sold Thomas Lovelady's property in White Co, Tennessee to Joseph Farris, husband of Margaret (Mills) Farris. Margaret was the granddaughter of Ann Lovelady and Curtis Mills who married in 1784 in Greene Co, Tennessee. The Lovelady Cemetery is located off Cookeville Road to Sparta at the right of Pigeon Roost Creek. Thomas is probably buried there, but his headstone has not been found.

    NOTE: There was a Nancy Maden m Nathaniel Cox 20 Aug 1839, Lincoln Co., MO, possibly his daughter's 2nd husband, or perhaps a grandchild?

    1820 White Co Census
    MALES FEMALES
    Under 10 10-16 16-18 18-26 26-45 Over 45 Under 10 10-16 16-26 26-45 Over 45 Slaves
    Lovelady, Thomas
    2 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0
    Andrew 5 Marg 3
    William 9 Jem 7
    Jane 7
    Jesse 13 Rebec 13
    Thom 14 Eliz 17 (m to John Bounds)
    James 23 Nancy 21
    Thomas
    Jane
    _______
    Bounds, John 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
    _____________________
    Land records:
    "Some South Carolina County Records, Vol 2" pub by Southern Historical Press, Inc. 1989,
    "pp 227-278: 26 May 1789 Lewis Akins of Lawrence (Laurens) Co., to Abiton's (Abbington's) Creek, waters of Broad River, bound by Thomas Lovelatty (Lovelady). Orig. granted to Marshal Lovelatty by Wm. Tryon, Gov of N.C., and since regranted by Gov Moultrie of S.C. by a plat dated 17 Sep 1785 and located by Marshal Lovelatty on 13 Dec 1774. Akins signed his name. Wit: James Terrell, Nicholas Corry, Jonathan Gilkie. Corry attested on 13 Jun 1789 bef. Wm McCulloch, J.P. No recording date."

    "p 279: 31 Jul 1786, Vardry McBee of Thicketty Creek, SC to Lewis Akins of Lawrence (Laurens) Co for 5 pds sterling, 200 acs on Abbinton's Creek, bound by Peter Peterson and James Petty. Part of tract of 532 ac. granted by state of SC to ad McBee on 7 Sept. 1785 and located by Marshal Lovelady on 13 Sep 1774. Wit: William Wier, Isham Safold, Solomon Mangham, Thos. Gordon. Solomon Mangham attested on 18 Apr 1789 bef Wm. McCulloch, J.P. Rec 30 Sep 1789."

    "White County, TN Deed Abstracts 1801-1820, Vols. A, B, C, D, E, and F."
    Vol C "page 87 Land Grant No 1992 26 Feb 1810 Tennessee to Thomas Rounds and Thomas Lovelady, assees of Richard Phillips who performed Military sev for NC, Warr 1026, dated 26 May 1784 & entered 3 Dec 1808 by No. 2789, 560 acres on waters of the Falling waters, including Aaron Perry, Reuben Ragland, James Rounds, James Dyer and Thomas Lovelady improvments. Sur 30 Mar 1809. Signed by Willie Blount, Governor, R Houston, Secty."

    Vol E "page 14 Indenture 31 Jul 1812 Thomas Bounds and Thomas Lovelady, 50 cents pd, tr on Caney fork & being 109 acres, part of tr granted by TN to Bounds and Lovelady dated 26 Feb 1810 Wit: Reubin Ragland."

    "page 15 Indenture 1 Aug 1812, Above Bounds and Lovelady, one part, and John Crook, Senr, other part, tr on falling water of Caney fork being 20 acres beg on Lovelady's cor on S bdy of 560 acre sur, and being part of tr granted by TN to sd Bounds and Lovelady. Wit: Reubin Ragland, Aarow Perrow."

    "page 18 Indenture ___ 1812 Thomas Bounds and Thomas Lovelady, one part, and James Bounds, other part, (relationships not stated) 60 cents paid, tr on falling waters of Caney fork, 240 acres being part of tr granted Grantors herein by Tennessee. Wit: Reuben Ragland, Aaron Perrow."

    "page 24 Indenture ____ 1812 Thomas Rounds and Thomas Lovelady, one part, and Aaron Perrin, other part, 50 cents paid, tr on falling waters of Caney fork, 85 acres beg in line of Military Reservation line where line between Jackson County and White County crosses, sd Mil lin being part of a 560 acre sur of Rounds & Lovelady. Wit: Reubin Ragland, John Crook."

    "page 511 Indenture 15 Jul 1816 Daniel Parkeson(?), Washington Parkeson and George parkeson (relationships not stated), first part, and Jesse Conway, other part, $400 paid, tr of 66 1/2 acres on falling water, it being part of grant issued by TN to Thomas Bounds and Thomas Lovelady for 500 acres, No. 1992, part Grant issued by sd state to sd Daniel and Samuel English for 30 acres, No. 3676 & part of Grant issued by TN to Nathaniel Taylor for 99 acres, No. 4357. Wit: Turner lane, Jacob A. Lane."

    Vol F
    "page 35 Indenture 27 Sep 1816 Aaron Perron and Thomas Lovelady, $200 paid, 1 tr of 55 acres in 1st Dist on W side of Pigeon Roost creek water of the falling waters of the Caney fork, adj Reuben Ragland, John Young & James Bound, being part of a 560 acre tr granted by TN to Bound & Lovelady, being dated 25 Feb 1810 for Grant 1992. Wit: John Lovelady, David Huddleston, William Ragland."

    "page 86 Indenture 2 Sept 1816 Aaron Perron and Reuben Ragland, $300 paid, 30 acres in 1st Dist on E side of Pigeon Roost creek waters of the falling water of the Caney fork adj lands of Thomas Lovelady, John Young and Thomas Hopkins, it being part of a 560 acre tr agranted by TN to Thomas Bounds & Thomas Lovelady, Grant 1792. Wit: John Lovelady, David Huddleston, William Ragland."

    "page 174 Land Grant No. 3030 17 Apr 1811 Tenessee for military service of Richard Cope to NC, Warr No. 4528, dated 9 Feb 1797, grants to William R. Cole and Solomon Cox, assee of sd. Cope, tr of 228 acres in 1st Dist, on both sides of Falling water of Caney fork adj Thomas Bounds & Thomas Lovelady 560 acres, tr beg at rock in field of John Crook, adj lands of Hutchings and Pigeon roost creek, and William P Anderson and John McIver. R Huston, Secty. Certif eligible by D. McGavock, Reg of W TN."

    "page 359 Indenture 30 Apr 1818 James Bounds and Joseph Terry, $1000 paid, tr on falling wathers of Caney fork of Cumberland River, 130 acres, adj Thomas Lovelady line. Wit: Thos Bounds, William Warrener (?)."

    LINVILLE:
    "page 306 Indenture 29 Jul 1817 Waddy Thompson, Senr, and Eliza B Thomspon, his wife, of Greenville Dist, SC (by their attorney Waddy Thompson, Junr), and James Williams, New Orleans Co, LA, and Sarah F. Chotard, and Thomas B. Williams, to Thmas Linville, $200 paid, 100 acres being part of 5000 acres granted by NC to Eliza Williams, assee of James Williams, dated 20 dec 1796 which descended to us from our decd ancestor, tr beging in Anselm Bradley. Wit: Anthony Dibrell, H Davis."

    "White Co, Tennessee Deed Abstracts, Vol II, 1820-1834 Volumes G and H"
    Vol G:
    "page 230 Indenture 8 Feb 1819 Reuben Ragland, one part, and Elizabeth Ragland, other part (relationship not stated), $450 pd, 70 acres on E side Pigeon Roost creek waters of the Falling waters of the Caney fork, adj land of Thomas Lovelady and Benjamin Harris, being part of tr granted by TN to Thomas Bound and sd Lovelady on 26 Feb 1810, Grant 1992, beg on W bank sd creek, adj Ahadrack Price cor on E side sd creek."

    "page 241 Indenture 29 Jan 1816 Samuel English of the Cherokee Nation, one part and Daniel parkison, other part, $30 pd, tr of 30 acres in 1st Dist on the falling water of Caney for, adj Thomas Bounds, tr granted by TN to sd parkison & English on 24 Feb 1812. Wit: John Lovelady, Thomas Lovelady."

    "page 567 Indenture 1 Jan 1827 Elisabeth Ragland and Shadrach Price, $450 pd, 70 acres in 1st Dist on E side Pigeon Roost creek, on Caney fork, adj land of Thomas Lovelady, part of 560 acre tr granted by TN to Thomas Bounds and Francis Lovelady on 26 Feb 1810, Grant 1992. Wit: Jacob A Lane, Wm T Crowder, John H Anderson."

    "page 318 Indenture 28 Mar 1831 Thomas Bounds and William Bounds (relationship not stated), $1.00 pd, 174 acres on falling water and beg at old line of a 444 acre surv granted to sd Thomas and Jesse Lovelady, including the farm and dwelling of sd William."

    "page 319 Indenture 27 Mar 1831 (or 9 Jul 1832) Grantor as above, $1,00 pd grants to James Ward a tr of 109 acres on the falling waters, beg at cor of a 42 acre surv, and adj. Thomas Lovelady and Ward, and including the farm and dwelling."

    "page 319 29 Mar 1831 Grantor as above and Jesse Lovelady, $1.00 pd, 203 acres on the Falling water beg at NE cor of 44 acre surv of sd Thomas, and adj line of Solomon Cox 50 acre survey."

    LINVILLE:
    "page 367 Indenture 22 Oct 1824 Zachariah Sullins and Joseph Copher, $700 pd, 107 1/2 acres beg on line of Thomas Linville."

    Deed Book H
    "page 61 Indenture 28 Sep 1829 John Brown and John T. Brown (relationship not stated), $100 pd, tract as described. Wit: William Green, Moses Linville."

    "page 107 Indenture 12 Aug 1829 Vincent Meadows, of Warren Co, TN, one part, and Moses Linville, other part, $100 pd, tr on Falling water, adj William Weaver SW corn, being 50 acres. Wit Bria Byrns, William Weavor."
    _____________________
    Another researcher:
    Kirby Harold Wilson
    3604 East Royal Palm Circle
    Tampa, FL 33629-8352
    United States
    (813)831-5048
    kirb@gte.net
    http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/i/l/Kirby-H-Wilson/index.html
    (link no longer good)
    _________________________
    http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/l/lovelady/misc.html

    Research Notes:
    email from Karl 30 Dec 2012
    Kirby Wilson's link isn't good. The best online link of the family of TL/JW is Pat Linton (des of John Armstrong Bounds (Nancy Jane McBride).

    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?
    op=GET&db=patlinton2&id=I715



    Other-Begin:
    In 1788 a Thomas L-o-v-e-l-a-t-y served in the militia from Waldens Creek and the West Fork of Little Pigeon under Col. George Doherty on an expedition against the Chicagamuaga Indians.
    (related article: http://carrollscorner.net/HendersonIndians.htm)


    Residence:
    bought land on Falling Waters in White County, now Putnam County.

    Census:
    Aug 7 1820 (ancestry scans pg 27)
    Thomas Lovelady
    Free White Males - Under 10: 2
    Andrew Jackson (1815) William (1811)
    Free White Males - 10 thru 15: 2
    Jesse (1807) Thomas (1806)
    Free White Males - 45 and over: 1 Thomas
    Free White Females - Under 10: 2
    Margaret (1818) Jemima (1813)
    Free White Females - 10 thru 15: 1
    Rebecca (1807)
    Free White Females - 45 and over: 1 Jane

    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 7
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 9
    (Ancestry's scans p 26)
    ------------

    There's an Archibald Elliott on the same page, age 45+;
    probably father or relation to Archibald Elliott b 1809, son-in-law, married daughter Jemima Jane Lovelady abt 1830.

    neighbor on either side:
    Robert B. Perkins and John Ferry not familiar names)

    Robert Campbell pg 3
    John Young pg 3
    Elizabeth Campbell pg 6
    Joseph Upchurch pg 6
    Jesse Parker pg 8
    Samuel Parker pg 9
    Wm Dyer pg 12
    Samuel Dyre pg 12
    John Bounds pg 13
    John Campbell pg 15
    Wm Young p 16
    Wm McBride pg 18
    Robert Campbell pg 20
    Joseph Cox pg 25
    John Campbell pg 27
    Daniel Campbell pg 28

    Moses Lynville pg 31
    Name: Moses Lynville (over 45 bef 1775)
    Home in 1820 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 7
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10

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    Name: Joseph Upchurch
    Home in 1820 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 5
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 8
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10


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    (Ancestry scans, page 13)
    John Bounds (son in law to Thomas)
    Name: John Bounds
    County: White
    State: Tennessee
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
    Free White Males - 16 thru 25: 1 John
    Free White Females - Under 10: 1 Nancy
    Free White Females - 16 thru 25: 1 Elizabeth Lovelady Bounds

    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 3
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 3

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    Other-Begin:
    The following is taken from early White County court minutes.
    October 14, 1822

    Ordered by Court that John Mills be appointed overseer of the road leading from Harty's cabins to Reuben Raglands and keep the same in repair as the law requires, and that bounds to which the following hands reside be assigned to work thereon, to-wit: Benjn Harris, William Mills, Nicholas Nancy, THOMAS LOVELADY, Samuel Brown, James Mills, John Crook, Jnr., John Crook, senr., John Terry, John Ramsey, Jesse Conway, Samuel Guy, Jesse England, David Greer, Lewis Pharis, Philip Bearthea, James Ramsey, William Billings, William Daniel, John Patrick, Thos. Sailers, John Billings, & Matthias England. Issd.

    NOTE: Based on the family names of Ragland, Terry, Mills, and England, we know this road was constructed near the current White and Van Buren County line.

    http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15224945/person/2021792441/story/418fb947-077b-4831-ac6b-242f3b12ef9d?src=search

    Died:
    From: Lovelady Papers II--Wilma Moore & Mary Ehlers, unpublished draft May 2002

    TL died ca 1826 (based on tax lists) and definitely before the 1830 White county. (KK)

    Thomas* married Jane* Wear on 8 Oct 1792 in Greene Co, Tennessee. Jane* (daughter of John* Wear and Rebecca Nancy* Moore) was born in 1773 in Staunton, Augusta Co, Virginia; died in Jan 1860 in Andrew Co, Missouri; was buried in Jackson Cem, Andrew Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 37.  Jane* Wear was born in 1773 in Staunton, Augusta Co, Virginia (daughter of John* Wear and Rebecca Nancy* Moore); died in Jan 1860 in Andrew Co, Missouri; was buried in Jackson Cem, Andrew Co, Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, White Co, Tennessee
    • Census: 1830, White Co, Tennessee
    • Census: Nov 1830, Lafayette Co, Missouri
    • Census: Nov 1840, Platte Co, Missouri
    • Census: 14 Sep 1850, Marshall, Platte Co, Missouri

    Notes:

    Security to marriage: John Wear and James Wilson

    http://www.joepayne.org/wear2.htm
    site of Karl Kiser (ksquared77@aol.com)

    Census:
    Name: John B Bounds
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 7
    Total Slaves: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8

    Name: Jesse Lovelady
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 5
    Total Slaves: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 6

    Name: Thomas Lovelady
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
    Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 3
    Total Slaves: 1
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4

    Name: Jane Lovelady
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): White, Tennessee
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
    Andrew 1815 and William 1811
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
    Margaret 1818
    Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4




    Census:
    Bounds, Obadiah (wife Nancy Wear Lovelady - sis to John and James)
    Name: Obadiah Bounds (1789)
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Lafayette, Missouri
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 (1791-1800)
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 Eustacia & Sarah
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 Martha & Maria
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: (1816-1820)
    Amanda Bounds 1817
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    (Nancy Wear Lovelady b 1799)
    ***** Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 (1771-1780)
    Probably Nancy's mother Jane Wear; she was in White CO TN 1830 census with 3 children ages 12, 15, and 17. This census taken in Nov; so likely Jane moved that year and the children are living elsewhere. by 1940 Jane is with sons William and Andrew in Platte Co, Missouri.
    His father still living, so doubt it's his mother.

    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8


    Census:
    Name: William M Lovelady
    brother of James* and John W and Elizabeth
    Andrew Jackson another brother whose wife, Judah Newby, dau of Newton Newby.
    Newton Newby 2nd m Nancy Bounds, dau of yet another Lovelady brother Jesse.

    County: Platte
    State: Missouri
    William M. Lovelady and Andrew Jackson Lovelady
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2 (1811-1820) William (not married yet); Andrew Jackson b 1815
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 (1826-1830) Judah Newby (1826)
    Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 (1771-1780) prob Jane Wear Lovelady b 1769

    Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 4
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
    (father of these Lovelady brothers Thomas died 1830; mother Jane Wear d 1860.


    Census:
    residence 99
    A.J. (Andrew Jackson) Lovelady 1815 35 Farmer 4800 Tennessee
    Judy (Newby) 23 1840 Kentucky (dau of Nathan Newby)
    Cynthia 10 Missouri
    John 6 1844 Missouri
    Nancy 4 1846 Missouri
    Eliza 2 1848 Missouri
    Jane (Wear Lovelady) 77 1773 Virginia <<<

    residence 100
    Nathan Newby 52 farmer 11,800 Kentucky
    Nancy Newby 43 Tennessee
    14 Sep 1850 Marshall Twp, Platte County Missouri

    James Henry 9 1841 Missouri
    Jeremiah 8 1842 Missouri
    Alfred 3 1847 Missouri
    Merit 2 1848 Missouri
    Thos Lovelady 21 1829 Tennessee
    Moses Lovelady 20 1830 Tennessee
    Margaret Lovelady 18 1832 Tennessee

    Loveladys are Nancy's children from her first marriage to Jesse Lovelady.

    Residence 101
    Jefferson Dyer 30 1820 farmer Tennessee
    Jane (Lovelady) 25 1825 Tennessee
    Margaret 9 1841 Missouri
    Jesse 6 1844 Missouri
    Nancy 4 1846 Missouri
    Caroline 3 1847 Missouri
    Samuel 7/12 (Feb 1850) Missouri

    Children:
    1. Sarah Lovelady was born in 1794 in Greene Co, Tennessee; died on 6 Jul 1857 in Potter, Atchison Co, Kansas; was buried in Old Young Cem, Potter, Atchison Co, Kansas.
    2. John W. Lovelady was born in 1795 in Greene Co (prob), Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1869 in Lafayette Co, Missouri; was buried in Dover Cem, Dover, Lafayette Co, Missouri.
    3. 18. Rev. James* Lovelady was born in 1797 in Sevier Co (prob), Tennessee; died in 1893 in Victoria Co, Texas; was buried in Memorial Square, Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas.
    4. Nancy Wear Lovelady was born in 1799 in Sevier Co, Tennessee; died in 1846 in Lafayette Co, Tennessee.
    5. Elizabeth Lovelady was born in 1803 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 13 Nov 1846 in Oregon Trail; was buried on 14 Nov 1846 in Roseburg in Douglas Co, Oregon.
    6. Thomas J. (Jesse or Jefferson) Lovelady was born on 19 Mar 1806 in Jackson Co, Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1890 in Dallas, Polk Co, Oregon; was buried in Dallas Cem, Dallas, Polk Co, Oregon.
    7. Rebecca Mary Lovelady was born in 1807 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 9 Jun 1860 in Johnson Co, Missouri.
    8. Jesse Lovelady was born in 1807 in White Co, Tennessee; died in 1834 in Jackson Co, Missouri.
    9. William M. "Bill" Lovelady was born in 1811 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 1896 in Fremont Co, Iowa; was buried in Lovelady Cem, Fremont Co, Iowa.
    10. Jemima Jane Lovelady was born in 1813 in White Co, Tennessee; died after 1850 in Atchison Co, Kansas.
    11. Andrew Jackson Lovelady was born on 18 Oct 1815 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 1898 in Platte Co, Missouri ; was buried in Newby Cem, Weston, Platte Co, Missouri.
    12. Margaret A. Lovelady was born in Nov 1818 in White Co, Tennessee; died on 16 Feb 1908 in Lakewood, Jefferson Co, Colorado.

  7. 40.  Richard* (Shearman) Sherman was born in 1745 in of, Portsmouth, Rockingham Co, New Hamphire; died before 4 Mar 1809 in New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: Massachusetts or New Hampshire
    • Birth: 1745, Kingwood Twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey (possibly)
    • Census: 1776, Portsmouth, Rockingham Co, New Hampshire; Richard Sharman
    • Census: 1790, Portsmouth, Rockingham Co, New Hampshire
    • Research Notes: 12 Nov 2013; another Richard and wife Hannah

    Notes:

    Name: Richard Shearman
    American Genealogical Biographica Index (AGBI)
    Birth Date: 1750
    Birthplace: New Hampshire
    Volume: 157
    Page Number: 208
    Reference: Heads of Fams. at the first U.S. census. NH. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908.
    146p.):81 Rolls of the soldiers in the Rev. War, 1775 to May, 1777; and diaries of Lt. Jona Burton, Ed. By Issac Weare Hammond, v. 1 of War Rolls, NH. 1885. (13,3,) 799p.)

    Rolls of the soldiers in the Rev. War May 1777 to 1780: with names of NH. Men in Ms. regiments. V.2 of War Rolls. Concord, NH. 1886. (14,2,847p.),

    Rolls and documents relating to soldiers in the Rev. War, including some Indian and French rolls. V.3 of War Rolls. Manchester, NH. 1887. (10,2, 1021p.),

    Rolls and documents relating to soldiers in the Rev. War. Pt.11. Misc. Provincial papers from 1629 to 1725. V. 4 of War Rolls. Machester, NH. 1889. (22,2,819p.): 1:487; 2:595, 728, 734







    Jacob Haven Sherman Sr, a stout man, was born on 5 Jun 1787 in Portsmouth, Rockingham Co, NH, and died after an adventurous life on 18 Nov 1850 in St Louis Co, Missouri. His burial place is unknown. Jacob was one of the eight children of Richard Shearman. His mother's name as well as his siblings' names is unknown. Jacob's father Richard was born in 1745 and died in 1809.
    Richard enlisted in the Revolutionary War on 3 Jan 1777 in 3rd New Hampshire Regiment (Re-enactors webpage http://www.freewebs.com/3rdnewhampshire/)
    under Colonial Alexander Schammell (Alex Scammell 2nd Lieut 8 Nov 1776 - 1 Jan 1780 - left wing). After receiving several wounds, Richard became ill and on 31 July 1780 was transferred to the Corps of Invalids from Capt McGregor's Co. He was discharged on 17 Dec 1780. Even though Richard was considered an invalid, his wounds were severe enough for a discharge, but he was fit enough for garrison duty. He was engaged by the Town of Portsmouth as one of their quota for the Continental Army and was stationed at Fort Washington. In the same year that Jacob was born, Richard applied for a pension. In order to receive it, Joseph Gilman, Josiah Gilman, and Dr. Tenney examined him. The three men were a committee that was appointed under the Act of Congress on 7 Jun 1785 for the purpose of granting or disallowing pensions. They certified that while in the service of the United States, Richard had received several wounds, particularly one through the chest of his body, and he was deserving of a pension. On 8 Oct 1807, he began receiving $30 per month. On 25 Apr 1808, his pension was increased to $60 per month, and was made retroactive to begin in 1800 rather than 1807. Richard died in 1809 at the age of 64.
    (The Descendants of Jacob Haven Sherman - by Linda Ruth Clark Stewart)
    He and his wife (name not known) had eight children. Siblings to Jacob not known.

    ____
    3rd NH Regiment History: (Re-enactors webpage http://www.freewebs.com/3rdnewhampshire/)
    In 1777 the 3rd NH Regiment, along with the other two NH regiments, were assigned once more to Fort Ticonderoga, again to repel an invasion from the north, this time led by British General John Burgoyne. But the NH regiments were still severely understrength, and were waiting for the newly recruited companies to arrive. The new companies were marching directly from their homes to Ticonderoga, and were still trickling in days before Burgoyne arrived. The new Colonel of the 3rd NH, Alexander Scammell, reported that they arrived May 20th. But by July 3rd Burgoyne had caught the fort in a great chess move and had cannons looking down upon the fort from Mount Defience. Ft Ticonderoga was evacuated, and Burgoyne desperately chased the Continentals to Hubbardton, Vermont where a short delaying battle was fought by the New England troops that were in the rear of the retreating Continental Army, some NH men being involved.
    (snip)
    1780 brought a slowdown in the action for the 3rd NH and the entire northern theatre of the war, the emphasis of the war was shifted to the southern states. At this time the NH regiments were assigned to West Point in New York ironicly at the same time Benedict Arnold was going to betray West Point to the British. Some 3rd NH men were involved in the capture of Arnold's contact man, the British spy Major Andre. But most of the action for the NH troops this year was chasing after the "Cowboys", loyalists who raided cattle in the no-mans land of the NY Hudson Valley between the British and American armies.

    (snip)
    On January 1st 1781, faced with reduced troops strengths, Washington was forced to reorganize his army again, and the 3rd NH Regiment was forced to disband and meld into the 1st NH Regt. Thus ended the existence of the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment, a powerful fighting force that had been there since Bunker Hill. But the men who remained, reassigned into the 1st NH, continued the fight. The former Colonel of the 3rd, Alexander Scammell, was wounded at Yorktown on Sept 30th, 1781 and he died of his wounds Oct 6th.


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    Note: 10/24/99
    John & Richard Heath, sons of Andrew Heath & Magdeline.
    John's son Garret (b 1786) m Diana Sherman (1787-1849) abt 1810.
    Richard's son Daniel (b 1721) m Rebecca Sherman (1796-1879)
    Richard's son Jacob had a daughter Elizabeth (b1820) m David B. Sherman (d 1865)
    One more Sherman to show up in this family is Thomas "Shearman" who made inventory of Magdeline's 2nd husband Uriah Bonham in 1809, along with Edward Rittinghouse. Rittinghouse shows up in many marriages in both Bonham and Heath families. Ast bet Thomas is the father of Dinah and Rebecca.
    Richard was born 1745, putting him in the same generation as Thomas. The common denominator in all this is Jacob Haven's William Smith Sherman (b 1812 NH) who married Eliza Clara Heath in 1836 Monroe Co, MO. I find that Richard Heath (b 18) died in Marion Co, MO, which is a neighboring county to Monroe, though not the right age to be Eliza's father; but if one Heath went to MO, probably at least another or others did, too. Richard was the son of Isaac Heath & Sarah Rogers and grandson of Andrew Shelton Heath, I, & Hannah Smalley, Andrew being a brother to John and Richard. Andrew & Hannah moved to Virginia aft 1780. (Where did the name Shelton come from??)


    Shermans of Yaxley, Tree Shak'ens Online
    Ongoing Queries

    SHEARMAN, RICHARD, b. 1745, NH, d. 1809, NH
    SPOUSE: Unknown
    CHILDREN: 8 children, only 1 known: Jacob Haven Sherman, Sr., b. 1787 Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH, d. 1850, St. Louis, MO (see separate query)
    COMMENTS: Richard served in Revolutionary War, enlisted 1777 in 3rd NH Regiment; engaged by Town of Portsmouth as quota for the Continental Army, and served in Fort Washington, discharged 1780. He was wounded and received a pension. Looking for any information.
    RESEARCHER: Sherry Sharp -- lumoto@aol.com (April, 1999)
    http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lisareal/shearman.htm

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    1790 Portsmouth Town, Rockingham Co, NH 1790 census
    pg 24
    Shearman, Richard
    free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 2 (Richard - 45 y.o - so son over 16 Richard & Wife - 1 son +16 (6 kids in 1790)
    free white males under 16 years 3 (Jacob Haven would have been 3 yrs old) + 2 more sons 2 sons and 2 dau < 16
    free white females including head of families 3 (wife and 2 dau) Jacob 3
    all other free persons -
    slaves -

    pg 22
    Haven, Samuel 4 4 7 1 -
    Haven Samuel Jr 1 2 4 - -
    Haven, Nathaniel A 2 2 5 - -
    Haven, Joseph 1 2 3 - -


    Leverett, Benjamin 1 1 2 - -


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    Rootsweb tree:
    Family Vander Schrier
    Entries: 68613 Updated: 2006-10-31 03:37:37 UTC (Tue) Contact: Jack Vander-Schrier
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jvanders&id=I59141
    Shows some disconnected Shermans marrying into families weaving through Stebbins, Bliss, Lothrop, and others. Lothrop is the Lothrop family that connects to Fuller of the Mayflower -- name consistency with Lothrop Sherman? These families are predominately in early New Haven Connecticut. and Massachusetts.

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    3 Ancestry trees have his lineage but have no sources other than "Ancestry Family Trees"

    wife Hannah Eldridge
    Oct 19 1765 Dartmouth Bristol Massachusetts
    1835 Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts

    marriage record
    Name: Richard Shearman
    Gender: Male
    Spouse: Hannah Eldridge
    Marriage Date: 8 Dec 1785
    City: Rochester
    County: Plymouth
    Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0873753.

    another record:
    Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records 1620-1988
    Name: Hannah Eldridge
    Event Type: Marriage
    Marriage Date: 8 Dec 1786
    Marriage Place: Rochester, Massachusetts
    Spouse Name: Richard Sharman

    same pg Humphrey Eldridge & Martha Austine 1 Jan 1784

    parents of Richard:
    John Shearman
    Birth 8 Mar 1730 in Osbournby, Lincolnshire, England
    Death 8 Aug 1802 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States

    wife:
    Holup
    b 1730 England
    d Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire

    grandparents:
    William Shearman
    Birth 15 Oct 1699 in Osbournby,England
    Death 2 Jun 1759 in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England
    and
    Ann Dover
    b 1700 England
    d 3 Dec 1741 Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England
    married 11 May 1727 (William Sharman/Shearman)

    greatgrandparents:
    Christopher Shearman
    Birth 1670 in Ormsby, Yorkshire, England
    Death 1720 in Ormsby, Yorkshire, England
    and
    Ann b 1670 England d in England

    ---1830 Rochester, Plymouth Massachussetts
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 1761-1770
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 1761-1770
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 6
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):

    Births to Richard and Hannah Shearman in Rochester

    Elihu Shearman 7 Feb 1788 Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Fanny Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Humphrey Shearman 31 Aug 1794 Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Killey Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Leonard Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Mary Ann Shearman Birth Rochester Richard
    Richard Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Salome Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Sylvia Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah


    Military:
    Name: Richard Shearman
    Birth Date: 1750
    Birthplace: New Hampshire
    Volume: 157
    Page Number: 208
    Reference: Heads of Fams. at the first U.S. census. NH. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (146p.):81

    Rolls of the soldiers in the Rev. War, 1775 to May, 1777; and diaries of Lt. Jona Burton, Ed. By Issac Weare Hammond, v. 1 of War

    Rolls, NH. 1885. (13,3,) 799p.) Rolls of the soldiers in the Rev. War May 1777 to 1780: with names of NH. Men in Ms. regiments. V.2 of War Rolls. Concord, NH. 1886. (14,2,847p.),

    Rolls and documents relating to soldiers in the Rev. War, including some Indian and French rolls. V.3 of War Rolls. Manchester, NH. 1887. (10,2, 1021p.),

    Rolls and documents relating to soldiers in the Rev. War. Pt.11.

    Misc. Provincial papers from 1629 to 1725. V. 4 of War Rolls. Machester, NH. 1889. (22,2,819p.): 1:487; 2:595, 728, 734


    American Genealogical Biographical Index (AGBI)
    Name: Richard Sherman
    Birth Date: 1750
    Birthplace: Massachusetts,
    Volume: 158
    Page Number: 193
    Biographical Info: priv.
    Reference: soldiers and sailors of the Rev. War. Comp. By secy. Of the commonwealth, Ms. Boston. 1896-1908. (17v.):14: 144

    ---
    New Hampshire

    Name: Richard Sherman
    Birth Date: 1750
    Birthplace: New Hampshire
    Volume: 158
    Page Number: 193
    Reference: miscellaneous Rev. docs. Of NH. Ed. By Albert Sillman Batchellor. Manchester, NH, 1910. (17,658p.):117, 226

    Rolls of the soldiers in the Rev. War, 1775 to May, 1777; and diaries of Lt. Jona Burton, Ed. By Issac Weare Hammond, v. 1 of War Rolls, NH. 1885. (13,3,) 799p.)

    Rolls of the soldiers in the Rev. War May 1777 to 1780: with names of NH. Men in Ms. regiments. V.2 of War Rolls. Concord, NH. 1886. (14,2,847p.),

    Rolls and documents relating to soldiers in the Rev. War, including some Indian and French rolls. V.3 of War Rolls. Manchester, NH. 1887. (10,2, 1021p.),

    Rolls and documents relating to soldiers in the Rev. War. Pt.11.

    Misc. Provincial papers from 1629 to 1725. V. 4 of War Rolls. Machester, NH. 1889. (22,2,819p.):1: 391, 647, 650; 3:+



    Census:
    New Hampshire, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    and Inhabitants of New Hampshire, 1776
    Name: Richard Sharman
    State: NH
    County: Rockingham County
    Township: Portsmouth
    Year: 1776
    Page: NPN
    Database: NH Early Census Index

    also listed a Sherman, Sheurman, David - Richmond
    Haven, Joseph - Rochester
    Haven, Sam'l - Portsmouth
    Haven, Sam'l, Jr. - Portsmouth
    Stebbens, Josiah - Winchester
    Stebbens, Mehuman - Acworth

    Census:
    Name: Richard Shearman
    Township: Portsmouth
    County: Rockingham
    State: New Hampshire
    Number of Free White Males Under 16: 3
    Number of Free White Males 16 and Over: 2
    Number of Free White Females: 3
    Number of Household Members: 8

    alphabetical order, so neighbors not indicated
    Related families (page 7 of 11)
    column 1: males over 16
    column 2: males under 16
    column 3: free females
    column 4: all other free persons
    column 5: slaves
    column 6: total


    Richard Shearman 2 3 3 . . 8

    Samuel Peirce 1 . 6 . . 7
    Thomas Stevens
    Samuel Pearce
    Thomas Pray 1 . . . . 1
    Richard Perry
    Martha Parker

    Edmund Quincey 1 . 3 . . 4
    Samuel Rice 1 3 5 . . 9
    Charles Roberts
    John Sherburne several Sherburnes)
    Joseph Stevens 1 1 2 . . 4
    Widow Sparhawk 1 1 3 . . 5
    Keith Spence 1 3 6 . . 10

    (page 1 of 11)
    Isaac Marston
    Simon Marston
    Levi Marston
    Simon Leavitt
    Deacon Smith, Rachel Smigh
    John Taylor
    John Marston
    Jacob Brown, John Brown
    Thomas Cotton
    William Parker
    Joseph Taylor

    - page 2 -
    Thomas Barns
    Peter Ball
    Arthur Blunt
    Joseph Cotton, Nathaniel
    Thomas Clark
    Thomas Cotton, Samuel, Solomon
    Elias Curtis
    Stephen Chase, John
    Joseph Clark, John

    - page 3-
    Ebenezer Dearing
    John Davenport
    Jeremiah Fuller
    Mark Green, Joseph

    - page 4 -
    Ham, William, George, Robert, Samuel, Timothy, George, Benj
    Hart, George, Richard, Daniel,Edward
    Hull, George
    Hill, Elisha, Samuel, James, Elijah
    Hill
    Joseph Haven 1 2 3 . . 6
    Samuel Haven 4 4 7 1 . 16
    Samuel Haven, Jr. 1 2 4 . . 7
    Nathaniel A. Haven 2 2 5 . . 9

    - page 5 -
    Jones, Thomas, Samuel, Joshua, Thomas, John,
    Johnson, Jacob
    King, Thomas
    Benjamin Leverett (surname Leverett) 1 1 2 . . 4
    Lemuel Marston 1 2 4 . . 7

    - page 6 -
    John Parker, John Parker
    Thomas Palmer
    John Pierce, Nathaniel, Thomas
    Robert Parker
    Thomas Parker, Thomas, William
    Peter Pearse
    Cotton Palmer
    John Pearce
    William Parker
    Daniel Pearce


    - page 7 & 8 -
    Robert Spencer
    John Trusdell
    Samuel Waterhouse
    several Warners
    William Wood
    John Holmes
    Timothy Parker

    -page 10 -
    Lydia Stevens
    Robert Clark
    Joseph Brown
    Samuel Barnes 1 . 2 . . 3
    Elizabeth Leverett . . 4 . . 4


    -----------------

    Name: Richard Sharman
    State: NH
    County: Rockingham County
    Township: Portsmouth
    Year: 1776
    Page: NPN
    Database: NH Early Census Index











    Research Notes:
    3 Ancestry trees are showing our Richard's line; as follows; but I believe this is another Richard, not ours.
    They give no sources other than "Ancestry Family Trees"

    wife Hannah Eldridge
    Oct 19 1765 Dartmouth Bristol Massachusetts
    1835 Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts

    found marriage record
    Name: Richard Shearman
    Gender: Male
    Spouse: Hannah Eldridge
    Marriage Date: 8 Dec 1785
    City: Rochester
    County: Plymouth
    Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0873753.

    another record:
    Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records 1620-1988
    Name: Hannah Eldridge
    Event Type: Marriage
    Marriage Date: 8 Dec 1786
    Marriage Place: Rochester, Massachusetts
    Spouse Name: Richard Sharman

    same pg Humphrey Eldridge & Martha Austine 1 Jan 1784

    those sites give ancestors of Richard as:
    parents:
    John Shearman
    Birth 8 Mar 1730 in Osbournby, Lincolnshire, England
    Death 8 Aug 1802 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
    and
    Holup
    b 1730 England
    d Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire

    grandparents:
    William Shearman
    Birth 15 Oct 1699 in Osbournby,England
    Death 2 Jun 1759 in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England
    and
    Ann Dover
    b 1700 England
    d 3 Dec 1741 Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England
    married 11 May 1727 (William Sharman/Shearman)

    greatgrandparents:
    Christopher Shearman
    Birth 1670 in Ormsby, Yorkshire, England
    Death 1720 in Ormsby, Yorkshire, England
    and
    Ann b 1670 England d in England

    ---
    1800
    1800 Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Name: Richard Sherman
    Township: Rochester
    County: Plymouth
    State: Massachusetts
    Free White Males Under 10: 1
    Free White Males 10 to 15: 1
    Free White Males 26 to 44: 1 1756-1774
    Free White Females Under 10 : 1
    Free White Females 26 to 44 : 1 1756-1774
    Number of Household Members Under 16 : 3
    Number of Household Members Over 25 : 2
    Number of Household Members: 5

    others:
    Lepha Sherman
    Elijah Smith
    Richard Sherman
    William Smith
    John Smith
    Henry Smith
    Thos Sherman
    John Sherman

    neighbors:
    Lepha Sherman


    1830 Rochester, Plymouth Massachussetts
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 1761-1770
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 1761-1770
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 6
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):



    Births to Richard and Hannah Shearman in Rochester

    Elihu Shearman 7 Feb 1788 Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Fanny Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Humphrey Shearman 31 Aug 1794 Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Killey Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Leonard Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Mary Ann Shearman Birth Rochester Richard
    Richard Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Salome Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah
    Sylvia Shearman Birth Rochester Richard, Hannah


    This is not our Richard. First, the Richard who m Hannah was born per census records between 1761-1770. Our Richard was born 1745.
    The children born to this Richard did not indicate any naming pattern consistent with Jacob Haven's children or grandchildren. There are 9 children listed. Linda Clark's book said there were 8 children, one of them Jacob Haven. And none of these are a Jacob. So, to add Jacob would give her 10 children, which doesn't fit the profile that Linda found.
    I have never been able to find where Linda found her info; but she related a lot of detail; so I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt.




    Died:
    Index to U.S. Invalid Pension Records, 1801-1815
    Sherman, Richard Private Page 5, 68
    Remarks: dead, last payment Mar 4 1809

    also listed:
    Taylor, Chase Lieutenant Page 5,
    dead, last payment, Sept 5, 1803

    Peirce, Silas, Lieutenant pagr 4, 68
    began Mar 7 1808,
    dead, last payment Sep 5, 1810

    Children:
    1. (son - bro of Jacob Haven?) Sherman was born about 1785; died after 1815.
    2. 20. Jacob* Haven Sherman, Sr was born on 5 Jun 1787 in Portsmouth, Rockingham Co, New Hampshire; died on 18 Nov 1850 in St.Louis, St.Louis Co, Missouri.
    3. (6 other children) Sherman

  8. 42.  Aaron* Stebbins, Jr was born on 18 Dec 1747 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (son of Aaron* Stebbins, Sr and Mary* Wright); died on 1 Feb 1819 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1790, Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; this Aaron?

    Notes:

    Listed on 1800 census of Hampshire Co, Massachusetts, but he did not have all his children with him. The three oldest shown but not the four youngest. He had remarried after the death(?) of their mother on 14 December 1797 for a second time to Zeruiah Green. Possibly she didn't want them, and they were with relatives.
    He also married Dorcas Nash on 12 May 1810.
    "The Stebbins Geneology" by Ralph Stebbins Greenlee and Robert Lemuel Greenlee. Two volumes, 1400 pages. Copyrighted in 1904. Possible information could be gotten by writing to: M.A. Donahue & Company, Printers and Binders, 407-429 Dearbortreet, Chicago, Illinois, or by writing to the State Archives in Springfield, Illinois.
    (Source: document with no author included in file at Wallisville Heritage Park, Wallisville, Texas)

    Census:
    Name: Aaron Stebbins
    Township: Wilbraham
    County: Hampshire
    State: Massachusetts
    Number of Free White Males Under 16: 3
    Number of Free White Males 16 and Over: 2
    Number of Free White Females: 3
    Number of Household Members: 8


    others - associated family names (no Shermans)
    Stewd Beebe
    Elijh Palmer
    Ezekl Russell
    Ezekl Russell
    Abner Chapin
    Aaron Stebbins
    Aaron Stebbins
    Dan Stebbins
    Eldad Stebbins
    Honb Jno Bliss Esq
    Jemima Beebe
    Joel Stebbins
    John Hitchcock
    Stephn Stebbins
    Nathan Colton
    Noah Stebbins
    Othni Hitchcock
    Reubin Hitchock
    Saml Chapin
    Saml Warriner
    Willard Warriner
    Zadock Beebe
    Stephn Bliss
    Seth Clark
    Seth Clark
    Timo Burr
    Mathw Clark
    Levi Bliss
    Abel Bliss
    David Warriner
    Edwd Colton
    Olivr King
    Jonth Bliss
    David Bliss
    Phins Stebbins
    August Stebbins
    Thos Bliss
    James Stebbins
    Abner Warriner
    Moses Warriner
    James Warriner
    Stephen Warriner
    Chilb B. Merick
    Noah Warriner
    ASaph King
    Solo Warriner
    Willm King
    Jason Chapin
    Aaron Warriner
    Jonth Merrick
    Moses Stebbins
    Zaddock Stebbins
    Jonth Beebe
    David Beebe



    ___________
    analysis:
    maybe not this Aaron:
    there is are two missing males under 16
    there is one missing male over 16
    this census records does not account for Esther who was 1 yr old by this census taking

    1790 (been married 7 yrs)
    Name: Aaron Stebbins
    Township: Wilbraham
    County: Hampshire
    State: Massachusetts
    Number of Free White Males Under 16: 3
    Hosea
    ?
    ?

    Number of Free White Males 16 and Over: 2
    Aaron
    ?

    Number of Free White Females: 3
    Esther
    Roxanna 5 yr old
    Rebecca 3 yr old
    Esther 1 yr old
    Number of Household Members: 8

    Aaron* married Esther* Beebe on 22 Apr 1783 in Simsbury, Hartford Co, Connecticut. Esther* (daughter of James* Beebe and Ruth* Brooks) was born about 1764 in Hampden, Massachusetts; died before 1797. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 43.  Esther* Beebe was born about 1764 in Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of James* Beebe and Ruth* Brooks); died before 1797.
    Children:
    1. Hosea Stebbins, Sr. was born on 20 Feb 1784 in Wilbraham, Hampshire Co, Massachusetts; died on 1 Apr 1870 in Chardon, Geauga Co, Ohio.
    2. Roxanna Stebbins was born on 2 Dec 1785 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 6 Aug 1864 in Vermont; was buried in Orford Village Cem, Orford, Grafton Co, New Hampshire.
    3. 21. Rebecca* Stebbins was born on 20 Jul 1787 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1873 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas.
    4. Esther Stebbins, (neighbor to Elijah Sherman in 1820) was born on 28 Nov 1789 in Massachusetts; died after 1850 in Oneida, Marshall, New York.
    5. Mary Stebbins was born on 30 Dec 1791 in Massachusetts; died after 1820 in Lebanon, New York.
    6. Aaron Stebbins, III was born on 7 Dec 1793 in Massachusetts; died between 1830 and 1840 in Chardon, Geauga Co, Ohio (possibly).
    7. Amy Stebbins was born about 1795 in Massachusetts; died after 1815.

  10. 46.  George Washington* Shelton, (son??) was born about 1780 in Virginia (or England?) (son of (..)* Shelton, (Scot descent) and Miss (..)* Wilson (?), (Welsh descent), son of Thomas Shelton, Jr. and Catherine Mundy); died after 1830 in of, Maury Co, Tennessee, or Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1830, Maury Co, Tennessee

    Notes:

    "Annie Payne Shelton settled in Murry Co, Tenn. Shelton is Scotch. Payne is Irish and Wilson Welch. I presume that is the Great Grand parents. Grandfather Shelton settled in Tenn. had born to them 8 children in all they were all reared in at state. Two of the daughters married and remained there. Aunt Kiziah and Aunt Polly. My Grandmother Susan came to Texas with the family also Uncle Washington. Father of Tom, Amos, George, and others. Uncle Amos your father. Aunt Maria Carraway, aunt Tibitha Jones mother of Barton, Lura, Annie and Irene. Aunt Martha who married a Wallis reared 3 sons. Dan, Frank, and Robert. Then a Mr. Hartwell reared 2 sons and one daughter. Will, Albert, Roxie.
    "The Sheltons first settled in San Augustine lived there about 3 years moved to Nacogdoches. Was there at the time of the Battle of San Jacinto, remained there 3 or 4 years and moved to Chambers Co. All but my Granmother first married a John Kirk. He was killed at the Battle of San Jacinto. She was left with 2 babies one just an infant, died at 2 or 3 months of age. Kirk was Aunt Mary Sherman's father.
    "Aunt Mariah Carraway and her husband settled at Neches. Reared 2 sons and one daughter. Jeff is the only name I know. He died and she married a Mr. Nelson, they reared 8 boys and 2 girls but I don't know but 2 names among them. Dwight wan Houston two years ago. Cousin Robert Willis told the other name. Clinton a Doctor. That was in 1910. Cousin Robert told me if I could get in touch with you I could add something to what he told me, and also referred me to Uncle Washington's older daughter Mrs. C.F. Jones who he said lived near Stephenville, Erath, Co. But he could not give her rural no. so I never did write to her. He said she was older than he so I don't suppose there is any use trying now. I have Cousin Roberts old letter here by me copying what I can from it. And I did the same for him. He has forgotten all he wrote to me. He also referred me to Irene Fulks, but she is another one I never did get in touch with as well as your own dear self. So now dear, I hope you get something out of this anyway. Now I am going to take a clear sheet of paper and write your Father's war record on a clean page.
    "So bye."


    1832-34 St. Augustine, Texas
    1836 living in Nacogdoches, left 3 or 4 years later, moved to Chambers Co (1840-1841)

    Chambers Co: Land
    Survey Blk Grantee Leag Section Abs
    GEORGE W SHELTON G.W. SHELTON 146 386
    GEORGE W SHELTON G.W. SHELTON 147 385
    GEORGE W SHELTON GEO. W. SHELTON 148 384



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    Reply-to: rsswift@pacbell.net
    To: Lumoto@aol.com
    My Shelton family were in Tennessee Colony, Texas. George Shelton and brother Gideon. Tennessee Colony is in east Texas near Palestine. Related names; Brown, Graham, Woolverton etc. 1870 till now.
    Pat
    _____________
    From: maidamaida@hotmail.com (Alexandra --)
    To: Knights5@aol.com

    hello out there.

    Is anyone searching for JOHN SHELTON THE TAILOR, born in King William Co. Va., who lived in Richmond Va, and Knox Co TN for a while, finally setling down in Maury Co. TN.? He died in 1835. I know he had parents and siblings and cousins.
    Is anyone looking for him?

    His wife was Elizabeth, (last name unknown.)

    Sincerely, Alex Ko

    ________________________________________________

    In a message dated 3/23/99 5:35:35 PM Central Standard Time, barrett@trilobyte.net writes:
    (cliff barrett)
    Hi 'Lumoto"

    I have a family which has such similarity to yours I thought I would send it on to you.

    George Shelton b, abt 1809 VA md Dolly b. abt 1815 TN Children:

    Mary E. b abt 1834,
    Nancy W. b abt 1836,
    James J. b. abt 1838,
    Kisiah P. b. abt 1843
    Geo. W. b. abt 1846
    Tabitha J. b. abt 1848

    Source: 1850 US Census, Dickson Co. TEnn, #655, p.270

    Don't know if this will help but it certainly has four children who have names very similar to your George Washington and Annie Payne family.

    _____________________
    to Shelton List 4/7/99
    My 3rd Great-Grandfather was George Wilson SHELTON, b. 1822 TN, m. Nancy Vincent RICE, ended up in Johnson Co. IL; I show George's parents as:
    William SHELTON Jr. b. 1796 and Martha "Patsy" Payne.
    His parents William Shelton, m. 1786 in Pittsylvania Co. VA to Martisha Taylor.

    Sounds like we're "family".

    Harlene Soper Brown
    jrbrown@pacifier.com

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    George Washington Shelton & Annie Payne
    lumoto46 (View posts)
    Posted: 15 Jan 2007 12:19PM
    Classification: Query
    It's been quite a few years since I've posted a query for this line, so hopefully somebody is out there now who knows the previous generation for them. There seem to be a lot of GW Sheltons and even Shelton/Payne marriages. I'm looking for the ones who setted in Chambers Co, TX 1840-41. My line extends thru their dau Susan Shelton and her 1st husb, John Kirk.
    Thanks
    Sherry
    sherrysharp@gt.rr.com

    Descendants of George Washington Shelton
    1 George Washington Shelton b: Abt. 1796 in Virginia d: Aft. 1850 in Chambers Co, Texas
    .. +Annie Payne b: Abt. 1796 in Virginia m: Abt. 1816 d: Aft. 1840 in Chambers Co, Texas
    ... 2 [1] Susan Shelton b: Abt. 1817 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1838
    ....... +John Kirk b: Abt. 1815 in Tennessee m: Abt. 1834 d: 21 April 1836 in San Jacinto, Texas, Battle of
    ... *2nd Husband of [1] Susan Shelton:
    ....... +2nd husb of Susan (Unknown) b: Abt. 1817 m: Aft. 1836 d: Aft. 1838
    ... 2 Keziah Shelton b: Abt. 1819 d: Aft. 1839 in of, Maury Co, Tennessee
    ... 2 Polly Shelton b: Abt. 1821 d: Aft. 1841
    ... 2 [2] Martha Shelton b: 1816 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1852
    ....... +(..) Gibbons, Mr b: Abt. 1827 m: Abt. 1839 d: Aft. 1840
    ... *2nd Husband of [2] Martha Shelton:
    ....... +Elisha Henry Roberts Wallis b: Abt. 1810 m: Abt. 1842 d: Aft. 1852
    ... *3rd Husband of [2] Martha Shelton:
    ....... +Timothy Ripley Hartwell b: 1803 in Massachusetts m: Bef. 1850 d: Aft. 1853
    ... 2 Washington Shelton b: Abt. 1823 d: Aft. 1855
    ... 2 Amos Clinton Shelton b: 15 March 1825 in Maury Co, Tennessee d: 18 January 1881 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas
    ....... +Caroline Wiggins b: 1831 in Louisiana m: 10 May 1849 d: 1893
    ... 2 [3] Candice Mariah "Marie" Shelton b: 1828 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1853 in of, Jasper Co, Texas
    ....... +Patrick Henry Carraway b: Abt. 1827 m: Abt. 1843 d: Bef. 1849 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas
    ... *2nd Husband of [3] Candice Mariah "Marie" Shelton:
    ....... +W.W. Nelson b: Abt. 1826 m: 1851 in Chambers Co, Texas d: Aft. 1853
    ... 2 Tabitha Jane Shelton b: 1828 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1860
    ....... +James J Jones b: 1826 in Montgomery, Alabama m: 1852 in Chambers Co, Texas d: Aft. 1860
    ... 2 Thomas W Shelton b: 1834 in Maury Co, Tennessee d: Bef. 1880
    ....... +Elizabeth "Lizzy" White b: 1842 in Chambers Co, Texas m: Abt. 1860 in Chambers Co, Texas d: Abt. 1917

    NewRe: George Washington Shelton & Annie Payne
    jaydee9361 (View posts)
    Posted: 10 Mar 2007 10:35AM
    Classification: Query
    Surnames: wiggins, land, bellar, jackson, whatley, dunman
    I have George and Annie in the family tree but no info on them. Their son Amos married my husbands 3rd gg aunt caroline wiggins. If you need anything through our line, just let me know :)

    NewRe: George Washington Shelton & Annie Payne
    Sherry Sharp (View posts)
    Posted: 11 Mar 2007 3:01PM
    Classification: Query
    Thanks, Jaydee. I do have a lot of that line, possibly your hubby's line, as well. If you want what descendants I have, I'd be happy to share them to compare what we have. Email me at lumoto@msn.com and I'll send you an outline.
    George and Anne have to have had parents somewhere!!
    Thanks for contacting me.
    Sherry

    NewRe: George Washington Shelton & Annie Payne
    lumoto46 (View posts)
    Posted: 1 Feb 2014 1:54PM
    Classification: Query
    Surnames: Shelton, Payne, Sherman
    Here it is 2014, quite some time has passed. I'm still looking for this family; however I have just made a connection with these Sheltons in Chambers county, TX with the Sheltons in Tennessee Colony, Anderson county, Texas, connected with the Faires/Farris family, though at present not all the questions are answered. if you're interested in this family, contact me. My email addresses associated with this thread are no longer active. I can be reached at lumoto@aol.com or lumoto1@gmail.com

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    Birth:
    although 1850 census shows his b.d. as 1805, that is not reasonable age considering his children. So, adjusting, considering the date of age range in the 1830 census record.

    note: On the back of a picture of Elizabeth "Lizzie" White, wife of Thomas W. Shelton (son of George Washington Shelton 1805 who was brother of Amos Clinton Shelton.)
    states "The hand written notes on the back of this photo says she was half Cherokee and her husband's grandfather came from England."



    Census:
    Name Residence
    (City,County,State)
    Number of Free White Persons (under 20)
    Number of Free White Persons (20 thru 49)
    Number of Free Whites
    Number of All Persons

    George W Sholton
    {George W Shelton] Maury Tennessee 2 2 4 4
    parents 20-49 (1810-1795)
    2 children under 20 (aft 1810)
    (pg 169)

    other Sheltons in Maury Co.
    Elijah Shelton Maury, Tennessee 5 3 8 8
    1 adult 20-45 (abt 1785)
    1 parent 20-45(abt 1785)
    1 child 20-45 (abt 1810)
    5 children < 20 (bet 1811-1830)
    (pg 115)

    John Shelton Maury, Tennessee 3 3 6 6
    2 parents 20-45 (Perhaps John Jr.?) (abt 1785)
    1 child 20-45 (abt 1810)
    3 children < 20 (aft 1810)
    (p 133)

    John Shelton Maury, Tennessee 2 1 5 6
    2 parents over 49 (Perhaps John Sr.?) bef 1779
    1 child 20-40 (1790-1810)
    2 children <20 (aft 1810)
    1 slave/servant
    (pg 207)

    several Wilsons in 1830 Maury
    Avery
    David
    Enoch
    Henry S.
    Hiram
    John
    Nasuer (Npier)
    Rober F.
    Robert S
    Thomas
    William S

    _____________
    1820 Maury County
    John - Columbia, Maury
    John - Williamsport, Maury
    John - Williamsport, Maury
    Samuel - Williamsport, Maury
    Solomon - Maury

    ______________

    1840 - no Sheltons found in Texas census search



    Died:
    in 1860, his son Amos (1846) age 14, is living with Amos Clinton, older brother.

    George married Annie* Payne about 1803 in Maury Co, Tennessee. Annie* was born about 1780 in Virginia; died after 1830 in of, Maury Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 47.  Annie* Payne was born about 1780 in Virginia; died after 1830 in of, Maury Co, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Subj: Sheltons & Paynes
    Date: 8/20/98 12:34:52 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: GLSH@chevron.com (Shelton, Glenmore (GLSH))
    To: Lumoto@aol.com ('Lumoto@aol.com')

    Sherry,

    Am pasting in some patches of Payne-Shelton connections from my file. The ones I know about seem to have mostly stayed put in Pittsylvania Co., VA, but bunches of their cousins headed west to NC & TN in the late 1700's &
    early 1800's. As you can probably see, my family tree didn't branch much at that time. Sort of like your Sheltons & Shermans. I have seen a tendency of my Sheltons to pick another clan and just keep marrying them. Wonder if it's genetic? (My sister married my wife's brother, so we were just carrying on an old family tradition.) Wish I had more on the male Paynes
    descendents of my ancestor Paynes; I would almost bet one of them was your Annie's father. The Pittsylvania Sheltons were a prolific bunch. The brothers born from 1707 to 1729 included John, Thomas, Ralph, Benjamin,
    James, Crispen, & Daniel; I really don't have much on the descendents except from Ralph, Crispen, & Daniel, and not all of those.

    Some other comments:
    1) You list one son of George & Annie as 'Washington'; was he really George Washington Shelton Jr., & just called Washington to avoid confusion with the father? (I am Glenmore Lorraine III, and my grandfather was called
    Glenmore, my father was called Lorraine (rough on a kid, huh?), and I was called Shell)
    2) I saw reference to another marriage in Maury Co., TN in 1817- between a William Shelton (there are thousands of those!!) and a Martha Pain. Wonder if she was really a Payne.
    3) Notes that Stephen Shelton is on 1820 Census for Giles Co, TN. A Stephen Shelton is on the 1805 Grainger Co, TN tax list, 1811 Maury Co, TN tax list, and 1819 Giles Co, TN tax list. He does not state that all these
    are the same Stephen, simply that they may or may not be.
    4) County Records:
    23 April 1813. Alfred Blach of Davidson Co TN conveys lot no. 27 in the town of
    Columbia to JOHN SHELTON of Maury Co TN (215)
    Surveyed for WILLIAM SHELTON, p 341.
    5) from EmmaLBob: John Shelton of Maury Co TN was b. ca 1768 in King
    William Co VA - died 24 June
    1835 in Columbia, Maury Co TN. His wf Elizabeth____ Shelton b. 16 Nov 1779,
    d. 23 Nov 1845. Both buried in Greenwood Cem.
    Children:
    (1) Colley P.A. Shelton
    (2) James R. Shelton m.
    Mary Alderson
    b. 9 Oct 1799, Richmond Co VA 6 Dec 1821 b. 1 Jul 1806
    VA
    d. 15 Mar 1875 Maury Co TN d. 20
    Mar 1883
    [both buried Greenwood Cem]
    (3) William D. Shelton
    (4) John M. Shelton
    (5) Margaret P. Shelton m. Brooks
    (6) Amanda Shelton m. John B. Alderson
    ch: Margaret, Mary
    (7) Sarah Shelton m. Ada B. Hodge 18 Oct 1833
    ch: James R Hodge
    John Shelton made his will 16 May 1835 and named his wf as executrix and
    willed her the slave Maria and her child Sarah. His seven children were
    named in the will. Maury Co TN Will Bill C:268-269.

    The above fr: Shelton Roots Through TN by Frank Harvey Shelton, c.1979
    There is addition info on son James R. Shelton who removed to TX 1837.
    These two items (#4 & #5) seem to suggest a King William Co., VA origin for
    at least one batch of Maury Co., TN Sheltons, but I don't see any of your
    names in this batch.
    6) There was a marriage bond in Pittsylvania Co., VA for John Shelton to
    marry Anne Payne on 5/28/1804. Abal Wilson is listed as guardian, but I
    don't know for which one. Wonder if this is a connection to your Wilsons
    line?
    7) From the ZF Shelton book: 4. John Payne Shelton, "Inherited Red House",
    md Massie (Shelton) (d/o Major Thomas Shelton of Louisa Co., VA.), four
    children.
    8) more from ZF Shelton: 6. John Shelton, 3rd owner of "Red House", d.
    1828, md. Mary (Payne).
    9) In your 'family letter' reference is made to "Cousin Robert Willis". Is
    that really Willis (not Wallis)? If so, perhaps there is another
    Pittsylvania link- the Willis name appears at least twice in my files, once
    as the middle name of John Shelton and again as the surname of my g-whatever
    aunt Mary Yeatts.
    Children of John Shelton and Mary Payne are:
    i. Lettice Shelton, married (1) Abraham Shelton
    December 17, 1792198; married (2) Robert Haymes November 16, 1807.
    Notes for Abraham Shelton:
    Hugh & Ida Taylor's book, 'Some Early
    Settlers; Lincoln County, Tennessee', attributes a daughter Lettye Shelton
    to this Abraham and Lettice. Lettye married an Archibald Cashion.
    More About Abraham Shelton:
    Fact 1: November 16, 1807, may have married
    Robert Haymes (per Millie (GeneSeek@usa.net))
    ii. Nancy Shelton, married William White January
    13, 1795199.
    iii. Charlotte Shelton, married John
    Willis Shelton , Sr. Bef. 1785200.

    Children of Stephen Yeatts and Lydia Parsons are:
    i. Mary Molly Yeatts, born in Pittsylvania Co., VA;
    married Thomas Willis August 18, 1789 in Pittsylvania Co., VA141.

    Hope some of this helps eventually.

    "so bye"

    Glen Shelton
    River Ridge LA

    258. Thomas Payne126,127, born 1755; died December 1819 in Pittsylvania
    Co., VA. He was the son of 516. William Payne and 517. Sarah Nance. He
    married 259. Francis Shelton128,129.
    259. Francis Shelton 130,131, died Bef. 1801132. She was the daughter of
    518. John Shelton , Jr. and 519. Mary Payne.
    More About Thomas Payne:
    Fact 1: all 7 children mentioned in Thomas' will, dated 11/14/1819.
    Children of Thomas Payne and Francis Shelton are:
    129 i. Elizabeth Frances 'Fannie' Payne, born Abt. 1776;
    married Tunstall W. Shelton , Sr. December 15, 1794 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
    ii. John L. Payne, married Milly Richards February 20,
    1795 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
    Children of Thomas Payne and Sally Shelton are:
    i. Jane B. Payne, born Abt. 1803; married Lewis C.
    Shelton December 15, 1823 in Pittsylvania Co., VA133.
    More About Jane B. Payne:
    Fact 1: married same day/same bondsman &
    minister as Milly Payne & John Grasty Shelton
    Marriage Notes for Jane Payne and Lewis
    Shelton:
    Surety: John L. Payne
    by Rev. Ira Ellis
    ii. Leroy Payne, born Abt. 1796 in Pittsylvania Co., VA;
    died Bef. 1843; married Rachel Hill December 19, 1825 in Pittsylvania Co.,
    VA.
    iii. Mildred Payne, born 1809 in Pittsylvania Co., VA;
    married John Grasty Shelton December 15, 1823 in Pittsylvania Co., VA134.
    More About Mildred Payne:
    Fact 1: this Milly could be d/o John L.

    ________________________________
    From: jan241@apex.net (Jan)
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    Hi Sherry,
    Sorry about taking so long to get back with you. Could not find Annie Payne; am sending you what I have and hope something in it will help.
    Jan
    Ancestors of Thomas Payne
    Generation No. 1
    1. Thomas Payne, born 1755; died December 1819 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
    He married (1) Francis Shelton. She was the daughter of John Shelton II and Mary Payne. He married (2) Sally Shelton October 15, 1795 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. She was the daughter of Daniel Shelton and Lettice
    (Lettie) Young.

    Notes for Thomas Payne:
    PAYNE Thomas SHELTON, Sally 15 Oct 1795

    from book 'An Intimate History of The
    American Revolution in Pittsylvania County' by Frances Hallam Hurt dated 1976. Paynes listed:Abraham, Alexander Spottswood, Dolley, Greenwood, John,
    John Jr., John Sr., John Robert Dandridge, Josias, Luther, Millicent, Neil G., Philemon, Reuben, Robert, Thomas, Wiliam. A family of broad involvement during the Revolution and of broad involvement now is that of the Paynes.

    John Payne, Sr., was elected to the Committee of Safety in 1775, having been in the county since 1767 when he, his son John,Jr., and Greenwood Payne were listed as first tithables. It was apparently his son John who was appointed ensign in the militia. His great-nephews (grandsons of his brother, Colonel John Payne) Alexander Spottswood Payne and John Robert Dandridge Payne, are the subjects of one of the Virginia Museum's most attractive early paintings-two young boys with their mammy.

    John Payne, Sr., is of special interest as the father of the enchanting Dolley Payne who married President James Madison. She was the widow of John Todd. The Pittsylvania Payne was the son of Josias Payne of Licking Hole
    Creek in Goochland County, which both Josias and his brother John represented in the House of Burgesses. Josias apparently came to Pittsylvania in his later years to live with his son John, for he died there. His will was recorded in 1785. John, the Safety Committee
    member,married Mary Coles of Coles' Hill of Hanover County, and they were the parents of Dolley who apparently grew up in Hanover.

    Another family of Paynes was equally prominent-that of Reuben, William, and Philemon. They owned large grants of land in Pittsylvania before it was Pittsylvania, moving here from Essex County. They were the sons of Thomas
    Payne.

    Other early Paynes were Robert and Abraham. Reuben was named justice when the county assumed its present size in 1777 and a lieutenant in the county militia when it was gearing for war. He served as a vestryman of Camden
    Parish until 1779 when he resigned, refusing to pay taxes through the Church of England. Philemon was appointed deputy surveyor in 1767, and William went to war.

    The following story is told by Major (Ret.) Neil G. Payne-one of the few traditional family stories of the Revolution.

    The Grapevine
    I am alive and well today due largely to a grapevine which was growing in New York State in 1775.

    The vine probably was already growing when William Payne, together with his brothers Reuben and Philemon, moved into Pittsylvania County and settled on Cherrystone Creek, the headwaters of Banister River.

    William, my great-great-great grandfather, married Miss Sarah Nance and had begun the satisfying life of managing his large plantation north of Chatham. But this idyllic life was not destined to continue after the rumblings of war drifted souh from Lexington and Concord.

    Taking with him his trusted slave Tom, William Payne rode north at the head of a company of fellow Pittsylvanians to join General Washington's Army. He served as captain throughout the war without pay, furnishing his own clothing and much of hs food.

    As often as possible, Tom was sent home bearing notes from area soldiers.Tradition has it that Tom was instrumental in writing some of the letters,since his mistress had taught him to read and write before he left
    with Captain Payne. Many early settlers lacked schooling in these arts.

    On the return trip Tom made his way north over miles of unmarked roads and trails, burdened with as many letters, clothes, and bits of food as he could shoulder.

    Captain Payne normally would direct the fire and movement of his small company of volunteers during skirmishes with the British, but on one occasion he was so intent on heaping destruction upon the garishly dressed British soldiers that he did ot hear a general call for retreat.

    Will Payne had wheeled about and was running to rejoin his countrymen when his foot caught under a grapevine and he sprawled headlong into the dust.

    At exactly this moment an enemy soldier pulled the trigger of his musket and the ball, aimed dead center at the back of the retreating captain,buried itself in a tree. Will regained his feet and ran.

    When the war was over Payne and his company returned to their homes. Many British soldiers chose to remain in America, too, so history states.

    Years later one such soldier visited the home of Will Payne, and host and guest recounted their wartime experiences. To their amazement it was learned that the visiting ex-Britisher was the soldier who had missed his
    target when the rebel captain fell over a grapevine.

    Payne family historians write of the close friendship which developed between the two men who, earlier, had sought to destroy each other.


    From_: DGShel@aol.com
    Glen Shelton
    River Ridge LA
    Children of THOMAS PAYNE and FRANCIS SHELTON are:
    i. ELIZABETH FRANCES 'FANNIE'3 PAYNE, b. Abt. 1776.
    ii. JOHN L. PAYNE.

    Children of THOMAS PAYNE and SALLY SHELTON are:
    iii.JANE B.3 PAYNE, b. Abt. 1803.
    iv. LEROY PAYNE, b. Abt. 1796, Pittsylvania Co., VA; d. Bef. 1843.
    v. MILDRED PAYNE, b. 1809, Pittsylvania Co., VA.
    vi. BENJAMIN PAYNE, b. Abt. 1802, Pittsylvania Co., VA; m. MARTHA LEWIS'PATSEY' SHELTON, July 05, 1827, Pittsylvania Co., VA.
    vii. REUBEN PAYNE, b. January 09, 1804, Pittsylvania Co., VA; d. December 08, 1847; m. TABITHA S. HODGES, January 01, 1833, Pittsylvania Co., VA.



    Notes for Francis Shelton:
    Frances had died before her father's will was made in 1801 which is why her portion went to her daughter Fannie.Had died before her father's will was made in 1801 which is why her portion went to her daughter Fannie.
    Source: Shelton County

    generation 1: Old Ralph Shelton & Mary Crispin(?)
    generation 2: John Shelton Sr. & Elizabeth Lawson (?)
    generation 3: John Shelton Jr. & Mary Payne (?)
    generation 4: Francis Shelton & Thomas Payne
    generation 5: Fannie Payne & Tunstal Shelton
    generation 6: Abraham Madison Shelton married 1835 Martha 'Patsy' Motley
    generation 7: George Jefferson Shelton & Edna Elizabeth Yeatts
    generation 8: Richard White Shelton & Burda Barr
    generation 9: Glenmore Lorraine Shelton Sr. & Helen Bertrude Chelton
    generation 10: Glenmore Lorraine Shelton Jr. & Harriett E Streever ('E' is
    her whole middle name, not just an initial)
    generation 11: Glenmore Lorraine Shelton III (me) & Dianna Lynn Hannan
    Glen is member of Shelton Discussion Group

    Notes for Sally Shelton:
    PAYNE Thomas SHELTON, Sally 15 Oct 1795

    Child of Thomas Payne and Francis Shelton is:
    i. Elizabeth Frances (Fannie) Payne, born Abt. 1776; died Unknown; married (1) Tunstall Shelton December 15, 1794 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; married (2) Tunstall Shelton December 15, 1794 in Pittsylvania County,
    Virginia.

    Notes for Tunstall Shelton:
    Married by Rev. Thomas Payne, Thomas Payne consents, Sur. Young Shelton.

    Source:
    Kathryn Morris Brown

    Jan,
    The John Shelton I have married to Mary Payne is John born c. 1745, the son of John born 1722. It was John the father who was married to an Elizabeth. These references I have attributed to April Miller's book, Shelton County, and
    I have not yet found anything particularly convincing to say she was in error on this. April discussed the existence of Johns Sr. & Jr. and that they were
    frequently confused with each other. (Hard to believe anyone could ever confuse these Johns, Abrahams, & Lettices, :>) I have also received some corroberating e-mails from Kitty Richards, and from this list (Knights5). I think it was a post of Anne McElroy that listed Mary (d/o George) Payne as wife of John Shelton.John (Jr.) had a son Abraham, who married Peggy Gibson, and a daughter Lettice, who married Abraham Shelton the son of Gabriel, in
    1792,and a daughter Frances, who married Thomas Payne. Frances & Thomas then had a daughter Fannie who married Tunstal Shelton (son of Daniel the brother of John
    the father). I descend from Tunstal & Fannie, and thus from two sons of Old Ralph (John Sr. & Daniel). I still cannot tell if Thomas Payne (son-in-law of John Jr.) and Mary Payne (wife of John Jr.) were related, but I bet they were, somehow.
    I am not highly confident I have all this correct, but I think at least the dates and relationships are 'possible', i.e. parents not born after children etc., and generations seem of 'normal' length.
    I'll look for more on this later, and send if I find anything.
    Glen Shelton

    River Ridge LA-DGShel@aol.com-
    Children of ELIZABETH PAYNE and TUNSTALL SHELTON are:
    i.TEMPERANCE C.4 SHELTON, b. Abt. 1802; m. RICHARD G. KEATTS, July
    17,1820, Pittsylvania Co., VA12.

    Marriage Notes for TEMPERANCE SHELTON and RICHARD KEATTS:
    Sur. by Leroy Payne

    Marriage Notes for FREDERICK SHELTON and MARINDA SHELTON:
    Surety: Leroy Payne

    Notes for Tunstall Shelton:
    Married by Rev. Thomas Payne, Thomas Payne consents, Sur. Young Shelton.

    Source:
    Kathryn Morris Brown

    Jan,
    The John Shelton I have married to Mary Payne is John born c. 1745, the son of John born 1722. It was John the father who was married to an Elizabeth. These references I have attributed to April Miller's book, Shelton County, and
    I have not yet found anything particularly convincing to say she was in error on this. April discussed the existence of Johns Sr. & Jr. and that they were frequently confused with each other. (Hard to believe anyone could ever confuse these Johns, Abrahams, & Lettices, :>) I have also received some corroberating e-mails from Kitty Richards, and from this list (Knights5). I think it was a post of Anne McElroy that listed Mary (d/o George) Payne as
    wife of John Shelton.John (Jr.) had a son Abraham, who married Peggy Gibson, and a daughter Lettice, who married Abraham Shelton the son of Gabriel, in 1792,and a daughter Frances, who married Thomas Payne. Frances & Thomas
    then had a daughter Fannie who married Tunstal Shelton (son of Daniel the brother of John the father). I descend from Tunstal & Fannie, and thus from two sons of Old
    Ralph (John Sr. & Daniel). I still cannot tell if Thomas Payne (son-in-law of John Jr.) and Mary Payne (wife of John Jr.) were related, but I bet they were, somehow.
    I am not highly confident I have all this correct, but I think at least the dates and relationships are 'possible', i.e. parents not born after children etc., and generations seem of 'normal' length. I'll look for more on this later, and send if I find anything.
    Glen Shelton
    River Ridge LA-DGShel@aol.com-

    Marriage Notes for TEMPERANCE SHELTON and RICHARD KEATTS:
    Sur. by Leroy Payne

    Child of Thomas Payne and Sally Shelton is:
    i. Jane B. Payne, married Lewis Shelton December 1823.

    Payne, or of Thomas Payne (& Sally Shelton)
    Marriage Notes for Mildred Payne and John Shelton:
    Surety: John L. Payne
    by Rev. Ira Ellis
    iv. Benjamin Payne, born Abt. 1802 in Pittsylvania Co.,
    VA; married Martha Lewis 'Patsey' Shelton July 05, 1827 in Pittsylvania Co.,
    VA.
    v. Reuben Payne, born January 09, 1804 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died December 08, 1847; married Tabitha S. Hodges January 01, 1833 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.

    516. William Payne192. He married 517. Sarah Nance193.
    517. Sarah Nance 194.
    Child of William Payne and Sarah Nance is:
    258 i. Thomas Payne, born 1755; died December 1819 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; married (1) Francis Shelton; married (2) Sally Shelton October 16, 1795 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.

    518. John Shelton , Jr.195, born Abt. 1745 in Amelia Co. VA; died Abt. 1804 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. He was the son of 1036. John Shelton , Sr. and 1037. Elizabeth Johnson. He married 519. Mary Payne196.
    519. Mary Payne197. She was the daughter of 1038. George Payne , Sr..
    More About John Shelton , Jr.:
    Fact 1: Revolutionary War soldier (private, under Col. Alexander Spottswood)
    Children of John Shelton and Mary Payne are:
    i. Lettice Shelton, married (1) Abraham Shelton
    December 17, 1792198; married (2) Robert Haymes November 16, 1807.
    Notes for Abraham Shelton:
    Hugh & Ida Taylor's book, 'Some Early
    Settlers; Lincoln County, Tennessee', attributes a daughter Lettye Shelton
    to this Abraham and Lettice. Lettye married an Archibald Cashion.
    More About Abraham Shelton:
    Fact 1: November 16, 1807, may have married Robert Haymes (per Millie (GeneSeek@aol.com))
    ii. Nancy Shelton, married William White January 13, 1795 199.
    iii. Charlotte Shelton, married John Willis Shelton , Sr. Bef. 1785 200.
    iv. Martha Shelton, married Robert Tucker January 01, 1782 201.
    v. Mary Shelton, married Adam Poore.
    vi. Jane Shelton, married Charles Lewis , Jr..
    259 vii.Francis Shelton, died Bef. 1801; married Thomas Payne.
    viii.Abraham Shelton, married Peggy Gibson February 24, 1808 in Pittsylvania Co., VA202,203.
    ix. Lucy Shelton, married West Dandridge Hurt May 17, 1790 in Pittsylvania VA204.
    x. William Shelton, born 1762205; married Martitia Taylor October 29, 1786 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
    More About William Shelton:
    Fact 1: This William may belong to Abraham & Chloe instead (per Anne McElroy)
    xi. Claiborne Shelton, born 1770 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died 1848 in Madison Co., IN206; married Saluda Mustain May 16, 1785207.
    xii.Joel Shelton, born Abt. 1785; married (1) Anna Coe September 23, 1807 in Pittsylvania Co., VA208; married (2) Emily Smith April 29, 1810 in Pittsylvania Co., VA 209.

    1036. John Shelton , Sr.251, born July 19, 1722 in Middlesex Co., VA; died July 13, 1778 in Mecklenberg Co., KY252. He was the son of 2072. Ralph Shelton and 2073. Mary Jane Crispin. He married 1037. Elizabeth Johnson253.
    1037. Elizabeth Johnson254, died Bef. November 18, 1777.
    More About John Shelton , Sr.:
    Fact 1: 1726, alternate date of birth per GeneSeek@
    More About Elizabeth Lawson:
    Fact 1: Some have Elizabeth Lawson as wife of John Shelton, Jr.
    Children of John Shelton and Elizabeth Johnson are:
    i. Mark Shelton, died Abt. 1802; married Rachel ?.
    More About Mark Shelton:
    Fact 1: 9 children
    ii. Charles Shelton, died Abt. 1795; married Nancy.
    518 iii. John Shelton , Jr., born Abt. 1745 in Amelia Co. VA;
    died Abt. 1804 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; married Mary Payne.
    iv. William Shelton , Sr..
    Children of John Shelton and Elizabeth Lawson are:
    i. David Shelton, born June 11, 1761.
    ii. Elizabeth Shelton, born February 28, 1763.
    iii. William Shelton, born March 09, 1765.
    More About William Shelton:
    Fact 1: Some have this William as husband of Martisha Taylor.
    Fact 2: Some have this William as husband of Priscilla Mustain, & Elizabeth C. Johnson.

    1038. George Payne , Sr.255.
    Child of George Payne , Sr. is:
    519 i. Mary Payne, married John Shelton , Jr..

    Children:
    1. George Washington Shelton, Jr. was born in 1805 in Tennessee; died after 1850 in of, Chambers Co, Texas.
    2. 23. Susannah* Payne (or G.) Shelton was born on 22 Oct 1811 in Tennessee; died after 1880 in Johnson Co, Texas.
    3. Martha Wilson Shelton was born in 1816 in Tennessee; died after 1860 in of, Chambers Co, Texas.
    4. Kesiah E. Shelton was born in 1820 in Maury Co, Tennessee; died on 12 Aug 1849 in Lauderdale Co, Alabama (maybe).
    5. Polly Shelton was born about 1823; died after 1841.
    6. Amos Clinton Shelton was born on 15 Mar 1825 in Maury Co, Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1881 in Wallisville, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in Wiggins Cem, Eminence, Chambers Co, Texas.
    7. Candice Mariah "Marie" Shelton was born in 1828 in Tennessee; died after 1880 in of, Lampasas, Lampasas Co, Texas.
    8. Tabitha Jane Shelton was born in 1828 in Tennessee; died after 1870 in Chambers Co, Texas.

  12. 48.  Thomas* Court, (FFDNA-J) was born on 7 Jul 1784 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 1 Aug 1784 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England (son of James* Court and Nancy* "Nanny" Edmundson); died about 1830 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: 15 Jun 2013; FFDNA match

    Notes:

    other Courts not ID'd.

    1830 Natchitoches, Louisiana, p 89 No Twp listed
    James Courts (could not find on reel)

    Courts found in 1840 Louisiana- Terrebonne Parish:
    D Court (20-30) 1810-1820
    female (20-30) 1810-1820
    2 males ( < 5) 1835-1840
    3 females (<5) 1835-1840

    T. Le Court (30-40) 1800-1810 (not Thomas, he was in Texas)
    female (30-40) 1800-1810
    1 male (< 5) 1835-1840
    1 female (< 5) 1835-1840
    2 females (5-10) 1830-1835

    Court, Martin m Marie Richard In death record of Marie Richard dated 1821 (SM Ch v 4, #1547)
    Richard, Marie m Martin Court, d Jun 1821 at age 60 yrs (SM Ch v 4 # 1457)

    NOTE: Who is this Martin Court? Must have been born abt 1760, putting him in age range of Thomas' grandfather. Records from St. Mary the Virgin church in Blackburn did not record a Martin. but the name and place make it seem reasonable he is of some relation.

    There is a Martin C Court, son of Thomas Jefferson Court, in Fannin Co, TX 1920 and 1930 Childress; but no apparent relation other than the name.


    Christened:
    Baptism: 1 Aug 1784 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancs.
    Thos Court - Son of James Court & Nancy
    Born: 7 Jul
    Abode: Blackburn
    Register: Baptisms 1773 - 1791, Page 70, Entry 37
    Source: LDS Film 1278778

    Research Notes:
    Name Peter Francis Ward
    E-mail peterfward@yahoo.com
    Haplogroups
    Y-DNA I1 Shorthand I-M253
    mtDNA V1a1

    matched 6/7/2013
    4th cousin remote
    shared cM 29.94
    longest block 13.29
    (no surnames given, only gedcom)

    GEDCOM for Peter Francis Ward
    https://my.familytreedna.com/gedcom-viewer.aspx?gedType=paternal&kn=7hgJ0h7v6vI%3d

    names like Ward, Hindle, Ductworth, Cook, Sharples, Whalley and others all from Blackburn and/or surrounding areas of Lancashire England are represented. Some of these names are showing up as connections to the Court family, even as our directs; reassuring that our Courts are descended from the Blackburn Courts.

    Thomas* married Ellen* Ainesworth about 1799 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Ellen* (daughter of John* Ainsworth and Ellen* Ainsworth) was born before 5 Apr 1782 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 5 Apr 1782 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died in 1841 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 49.  Ellen* Ainesworth was born before 5 Apr 1782 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 5 Apr 1782 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England (daughter of John* Ainsworth and Ellen* Ainsworth); died in 1841 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Edmond Speer - Jul 19, 2001
    I just found a web site FAMILY SEARCH .ORG.
    in it I found a marriage date of an Ellen Anesworth to a Thomas Court in 1802 in England. But it did not give a town. There were quite a few Thomas Courts listed there between 1790 and 1810
    ______________


    Christened:
    Baptism: 5 Apr 1782 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancs.
    Ellen Ainsworth - [Child] of John Ainsworth & Ellen
    Abode: Blackburn
    Register: Baptisms 1773 - 1791, Page 49, Entry 30
    Source: LDS Film 1278778

    another Ellen, near same age:
    Baptism: 14 May 1780 St Mary, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Ellen Ainsworth - Daughter of James Ainsworth & Jane
    Abode: Pleasington
    Register: Baptisms 1773 - 1791, P 39, No 55
    Source: Film 1278778


    Died:
    death: COURT, Ellen 1841 March Blackburn Lancashire
    Vol 21 Pg 1
    COURT, Ellen
    Record Type: Deaths
    Quarter: March
    Year: 1841
    District: Blackburn
    County: Lancashire
    Volume: 21
    Page: 1

    Children:
    1. 24. Thomas* Court, (immigrant) was born before 5 Jan 1800 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 05 Jan 1800 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before May 1850 in Sabine Pass or Galveston, Texas (drowned).
    2. Fred Court, (bro to Thos?) was born about 1803; died before 1849.

  14. 50.  Moses** Johnson was born before 1765 in South Carolina; died after 1820 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1790, Cheraws Dist, St. Thomas Co, South Carolina
    • Residence: 1791, Natchez, Mississippi
    • Residence: 1794, Natchez, Mississippi
    • Residence: 20 Sep 1796, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; wit sis-in-law marriage
    • Residence: 07 Aug 1803, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; 1st 5 kids bt
    • Census: 1820, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

    Notes:

    Pure speculation and guess that Moses could be son to Joseph and brother Henry Issac.

    Debbie has in her tree that he might be son of Burrell Johnson, 1755-Dec 1823 Edgefield, South Carolina and Marie Joesphe Lord, 1755 KY - 15 Jun 1785 St. Jacques, Quebec, Canada, and suggests he had a brother Francis 1777-1798.

    "Jesse" came from a guess that the abstractor made of the name of Ann's father at the time of her marriage to Thomas Court in the St. Landry marriage license #51. The notation shows _ _ _ e & Nancy Roberts with "Jesse" filled in above the dashes.

    Wit: Robert, Susanne (Benjamin & Elizabeth Cole) m 20 Sept 1796 Jacob Welsh. Also Wit John Moore, Andrew Walsh, Robins.

    On August 7, 1803, they had all their children (first four born at this time) baptized at the same time.

    1810 Rapides Par Census:
    Moses Johnston - listed 45+
    1 male, 2 female under 10 - Amand, Eliz, John
    2 males, 1 female 10-16 - Ben, Abraham, Marie
    1 male 16-26 - Solomon Green
    1 male 45+ Moses
    1 female 26-45 Nancy

    also listed in Rapides:
    William Johnston 00012-00100-00
    Josiah S. Johnston 01300-00000-15

    According to the 1820, St.Landry, census, there were residents counted that do not show up later. They were two boys under 10 yrs old; three men age 26-45; one girl age 10 to 16; and two girls ages 16-26.

    from Carole: That is not the census data that I have. He was somewhere in St. Landry Parish when I found it... the data included 7 children!! The 1820 census
    reads as follows:

    301321 422000 5

    1830 Louisiana: No listing for Moses Johnson

    Found on GenWeb Pennsylvania that a John Roberts and John Lyons emigrated from Cork, Ireland on the brig "Freemason" entering America on 27 Dec. 1764. Possible connection??
    ______________
    Dianne Peoples: As far as your question about Moses and James L. being brothers. Iv'e never heard this info before. In Gen Erbon Wise's book, Wise Footsteps from England and Ireland, p.57, he thinks that Moses and Francis Johnson were the sons of Burrell Johnson. Burrell was b.c1755,
    SC. I will warn you that some don't hold this book in high regard.

    LV Hayes: Her opinion of Wise's book is certainly on the money. It contains errors and scrambled data on many families. I understand that a revision is to be published some time this year, but I haven't picked up word of Wise checking with anybody, so I don't know if it's going to be any better.

    DP: Houston Tracy Jr. tells me that he thinks Moses traveled with Rev Joseph Willis from SC to Natchz District c1794.

    LVH: Yeah, there's a tale going around that Willis led like Moses a whole caravan of families from SC (some versions have NC) to LA. I don't buy it. The Pevoto book mentions documents that may locate Moses in the Natchez area in 1794. There's much uncertain about this family, but the eldest daughter, Isabelle, was baptized at Opelousas in 1803, so Moses got to St Landry Parish by then. He's not on the 1810 census, however.

    DP: The 1860 Rapides Parish Census states that Moses' son, John L. was born c1802 KY. He was, however, baptized in St. Landry Parish, LA in 1803. It seems that the more you know, the more confused you get.

    LVH: John L. also appears to be on the 1826 Atascosita census where his birth place is also identified as KY.
    _______________
    Date: 8/30/98 10:42:40 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: smjtree@sprynet.com (Steve Johnson/Michelle Johnson)
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    The Acadian Johnson/Jeansonne Family Assoc will be hosting a world wide family reunion in Marksville, la. next August, 1999 as part of the CMA-Louisiana 1999 Acadian Families Reuion. If your Jeansonne family came from Opelousas then you are a member of this Acadian family since our family started in Opelousas after coming here from Acadia in the 1760"s. For more info on the assoc please reply and info will be sent to you....Steven johnson Eunice, la.
    _____________
    Date: 9/1/98 10:09:51 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: tjjeansonne@worldnet.att.net (T.J. Jeansonne)
    Reply-to: tjjeansonne@worldnet.att.net
    To: Lumoto@AOL.COM

    Sherry,
    I have researched the information that you supplied on your Johnson lineage.
    Everything that I was able to come up with agreed with the data that you supplied, but I was unable to tie you in to the JEANSONNE branch. I did locate a Moise Johnson (born 1755). He was the son of Jean-Baptiste (Joseph) Johnson, Sr. and Marie-Josephe Laure. No record of place of
    birth, but he was probably born in Canada. I don't know if this is the same Moses "Jesse" Johnson that you referred to.
    You should probably check with a cousin of mine who has done a lot of research on the Johnson/Jeansonne family. In fact he has a book out titled GENEALOGY OF THE JOHNSON AND RELATED FAMILIES . His name is Floyd E. Johnson Sr. and his address is:
    1302 Estelle St., Hattiesburg, MS 39402-2719. Phone (601) 258-3300.
    If Floyd can tie you in to our JEANSONNE/JOHNSON lineage, please let me know so I can include you and your family in our database for future reference.
    Hope this has been some help. If I can be of further assistance, let me know..
    Tom Jeansonne
    Opelousas, LA

    _____________
    Reply-to: tjjeansonne@worldnet.att.net
    To: Lumoto@AOL.COM

    Sherry -
    The following is the url for the JEANSONNE/JOHNSON website:
    http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/5075/index.html

    The Webmaster (Kathryn Coombs) informs me that she is in the process of finding a new "home" for it, therefore a lot of the links which you click on will give you an ERROR 404 NOT FOUND. She assures me that she is working on getting the site up and running real soon.
    Tom
    _________________
    >>Yeah, there's a tale going around that Willis led like Moses a whole caravan of families from SC (some versions have NC) to LA.
    >
    >Y'all are way up on me here. Haven't seen the books and don't know who Willis is.

    An interesting character. Born the son of a white plantation owner and an indian slave in Robeson Co, NC, he became the first protestant minister and founded the first protestant church west of the Mississippi or at least
    that's how the tale goes. He did help found a number of churches in southwestern LA, including the Big Woods church near Edgerly, LA in 1827.
    But he also owned slaves, married at least 4 wives, and sired 19 known children.

    >>John L. also appears to be on the 1826 Atascosita census where his birth place is also identified as KY.
    > Well, he was baptized at 1 yr old; so Moses was in KY in 1802. What is confusing here? What am I missing?

    The documentation which indicates that Moses and Nancy Roberts both may have been in the Natchez area circa 1794, not yet married to one another. Of course, they could have made a trip up river to KY. As I said before,
    the documentation is spotty and somewhat conflicting.
    ----
    LV: Do you have access at your library to McBee's _Natchez Court Records, Vol.
    II_? If so, check pages 245-6 from Book F. This source is identified in Laura Dingle Ewing's Peveto book, which would be another good source for you if you can also find it in the library. It's long out of print.

    Laura quotes passages from McBee which reveal in effect that a Moses Johnson was living with a Mrs. John Green, whose husband had left the country for parts unknown. These records, which may date to 1794, relate to a squabble between Moses and a Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, whose husband, Jonathan had enlisted in the military and not come back. Mrs. Green had invited Mrs. Roberts to stay with her while ole Moses was gone to New Orleans, and when he returned, Moses charged Elizabeth for bed and board
    and confiscated her goodies until she payed. This led to the court action.
    Also mentioned is that John Green had given Moses a note for a debt of $67 dated Jul 1791, so that would place Moses in the Natchez area at least as early as that date.

    Laura was focussed on finding a Roberts, so she thought mistakenly that Elizabeth may have been Moses's Nancy Roberts, but in light of what you have learned of the Anna who married John Green, it was just the opposite.
    More likely, he married the same Mrs. Green he was with circa 1794 or just lived with her because she would not have been able to get a divorce with her husband's status unknown due to his departure.

    NATCHEZ 1794: PART ONE, the abstract

    FROM The Natchez Court Records, 1767-1805: Abstracts of Early Records by May Wilson McBee La. 929.1 McBee

    Page 270 Book F
    (Court proceedings: March 15, 1794 - Daniel Clark)
    Page 245: Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts made oath that her husband, Jonathan Roberts, was settled on Mr. Mather's plantation at Bayou Sara by agreement but about six weeks ago her husband abandoned her and enlisted as a soldier and left her big with child and she has two young children by her former husband, Henry Grant, but she has some little property when she married Jonathan Roberts but he has none. Some time before Roberts left her she was invited by Mrs. Green who lived with Moses Johnson to go and stay with her for awhile and she did, with Roberts consent. Johnson was then gone to Orleans with the volunteers [She detailed the work that she did and the supplies she furnished while at the house of Moses Johnson during two months and a few days she stayed as well as listing her belongings she had taken there from the Mather plantation.] When Moses Johnson returned he exacted a note for $40 from her for board for herself and two children and is claiming her possessions in payment [Affidavit of Moses Johnson who denies Mrs. Roberts story; she was not invited to his house, etc.}

    Page 246: I enclose two depositions, Mrs. Roberts and Moses Johnson. I have ordered that her property be restored to her and she has given security that she shall not part with any of it until I receive Your Excellency's answer. I think the man has overcharged her. Moses Johnson also holds a note of John Green for $67 due ever since July 1791. This Green has left the country some time past and has a tract of land here and his wife who lives with Johnson. Johnson's suit is to have the land sold to pay the debt. Mrs. Roberts has a very worthless husband. Devall married them before the proclamation. Devall married them before the proclamation. She is very poor and has two children and now big with child. Etc.

    Page 247: If Roberts has any pay due him, etc. Signed Francis Poussett, March 11, 1794

    PART II FOLLOWS ? ONE OF THE ACTUAL DEPOSITIONS.

    Tragically the only letter missing in the index to the abstracts is ?G?

    Carole

    Found in State Census N.C. 1784-1787 - significance not known.
    Moses Johnson
    List of Inhabitants of Johnston Co, for yer 1787. Recd'd Mar 16, 1787.
    List of number of inhabitants of Capt John Bryan of Every Sect & Condition
    Moses Johnson -- 1 white male, 21-60 years
    2 white male under 21 - over 60
    5 white female - all ages
    and
    Capt William Talton Co, pg 3:
    Moses Johnson 1 white male, 21-60 years
    2 white male under 21 - over 60
    4 white female - all ages


    Census:
    1790 Cheraws District, St. Thomas Co, South Carolina
    page 14
    Moses Johnson 1 1 1

    unk who these people are
    same page Judith Johnson - - 1

    page 13
    William Johnson 2 0 1


    Residence:
    Moses was witness to marriage of Susanne Robert & Jacob Welsh. 20 Sep 1796. Susanne sis of Nancy Anna; so his sis-in-law.
    Robert Susanne - Presbyterian (Benajmin & Elizabeth Colle - Presbyterians) m 20 Sept 1796 Jacob Welsh - Presbyterians, of Maryland in the United States (Peter & Catherine Opaver (Huppert). Wits: Andrew Walsh(?), Moses Johnston, John Moore, Robin. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel Ch.: v 1-A, p 69)

    Census:
    7 Aug 1820 St. Landry Parish
    page 2
    Name: Moses Johnson
    Home in 1820 (City, County, State): St Landry, Louisiana
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820


    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3 1810-1820
    Benjamin but died prob bef 1820 ?, ?, ?
    one of these might be Joachim b 1816, son of Abraham

    Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1 (1802-1804)
    John 1802

    Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 3 (1795-1804)
    Abraham, 1799 but had son by 1816 ?, ?


    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 2 1776-1794
    ?

    Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 bef (1775
    Moses bef 1765

    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 4 (1810-1820)
    Ann, Amanda or Rhoda or both?, ?, ?, ?

    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2 (1805-1810)
    Amanda or Rhoda or both?

    Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 2 (1795-1804)
    Elizabeth 1795 and maybe Abraham's wife?

    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 5
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 9
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 17
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 17

    no wife
    Marie married abt 1812 and in her own census
    Abraham married abt 1815

    other Johnsons in 1820 Opel

    James Johnson - same page 2:
    alone: foreigner not naturalized age 16-25 (1795-1804)
    -------
    also
    pg 3
    Edmund >45


    pg 6
    Susannah >45;
    5 kids: 2f 1m <10; 1m 1f 10-15
    (same page John Arrington)
    Pg 7
    Isaac, David (next to each other)

    Gideon, same pg 7
    26-44 (1776-1794)

    pg 16
    John 2m 16-25; 1f 16-25 (1795-1804)

    same pg, several familiar names, inc James Foreman Jr. and Thomas Hayes; Bosman Hays

    (Thomas Hayes s/o Bosman Hayes & Jane Forman; James Forman Jr., Solomon Green

    Sarah Forman, sister to Jane, m Isaac Johnson

    -----------
    John pg 17
    same pg Jacob Harmon Sr.; Benjamin Andrus;
    William Perry,
    Asa Forman, Isaac Forman, Ephraim Forman Joseph Forman
    Francis Hoffpauir, John Lyons sr -- and more - all adjac
    Jonathan Foreman

    Moses** married Nancy** Anna Robert about 1794. Nancy** (daughter of Benjamin* Robert, (immigrant) and Elizabeth* Cole) was born about 1770 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1815 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 51.  Nancy** Anna Robert was born about 1770 in Natchez District, Mississippi (daughter of Benjamin* Robert, (immigrant) and Elizabeth* Cole); died after 1815 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1794, Natchez, Mississippi

    Notes:

    1810 Rapides Par Census - age 26-45. If had first child at 17 and last child at 42 - b 1773.

    Robert, Nancy (Benjamin & Isabelle Robert) m 16 Sep 1787 John Green of Virginia (Thomas & Anne Green) Wits: James Young, John Dunmore, Ebrent(?) Robins. Fr. Joseph de Arazena (Opel Ch. v.1-A, p 9)

    Robert, Anna m John Green (Opel. Ch)
    Robert, Anna m Moses Jansonne
    Jeansonne, Moses m Anna Robert (Opel. Ch)

    Natchez court records show that Moses and Nancy were living in the same household in 1794, but she is still referred to as John Green's wife.

    Birth:
    daughter Marie is the only child who lived long enough to be entered in the 1880 census where birthplace of parents are recorded. She stated her mother born in Mississippi.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth (Isabelle) Johnson was born in 1795 in Natchez District, Mississippi; was christened on 07 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    2. Maria I* Johnson was born in 1796 in Louisiana; was christened on 7 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1880 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Abraham Johnson was born in 1799; was christened on 07 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1817.
    4. Benjamin Johnson was born in 1800; was christened on 07 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 1815.
    5. John Johnson was born in 1802; was christened on 7 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1841 in Texas.
    6. Rhoda Johnson was born about 1804; died before 1838.
    7. Amanda Johnson was born about 1809 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 1845 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. 25. Ann* Johnson was born in 1810 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calhoun Co, Texas.
    9. Benjamin "Berry" Johnson was born on 8 Jun 1815 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1872 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sabine Pass Cem, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.

  16. 52.  William* Sparks was born about 1783 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina (son of Joseph* Sparks); died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 1785, Surry Co, North Carolina
    • Census: 1830, Jackson Co, Alabama

    Notes:

    William's name, year and state of birth supplied to WileyZ by Jay Sparks (jsparks@beamans.com) who states that the info was supplied to him by Paul Sparks, President of The Sparks Family Association and publisher of the Sparks Quarterly. He states "All of these and about 65% of the other people, I have written a biography about them also." This line from William (1785) going back to Thomas (1615) was also found in FTM Vol 2, Tree 5319 and Vol 1, Tree 4794.

    Date: 98-05-14 11:09:12 EDT
    From: jsparks@beamans.com (JAY SPARKS)
    To: Wileyz@aol.com (John E Sharp)
    William Sparks could have been born early as 1785 and maybe as late as 1790 in North Carolina . William married some where around 1810 in Franklin County, Tennessee. As we are not sure when he and his father, Joseph and the rest of the family moved from Surry County, North Carolina to Franklin County, Tennessee.
    William died some where in the late 1830 or the early 1840. The 1830 census told us that he had eight children and five were born in Tennessee and three in Alabama. The ones we have record of remain together after their father died. The s died at a young age or were never put on any record we have found. I have gone through every record that I have been able to find and have gone through all of the material that has came out in the Sparks Quarterly that is put out by Paul Sparks in Louisville, Kentucky. The only record that we found tied the four brothers together. We have hoped that one of the relatives of the other brother and sisters would come up with the answers to the other. In 1820 census there was only two families living in Tennessee, one was William Sparks and the other was Samuel Sparks. The Sparks's Quarterly has Samuel and his family also. This made it easer to identify each family. When it came to the daughter they are lost for ever. With no will there is no way to find out who they may have married. Only hope is that some ones Great, great, Grandmother was a sister to the brothers and then let it be know. We know that William's first five children were born in Tennessee. What makes it bad or sad that in so many marriages for what ever reason there is no record of the wife, not even the name. But I guess we should be thankful that we have as many records as we do. In so many cases record were devastated by fire,war, age and just wasn't taken care of were destroyed. William moved his family to neighboring Jackson County, Alabama, where he was listed as the head of his family on the 1830 census. An analysis of enumerations of his household on the 1820 and 1830 census that he had eight children, five sons and three daughters. The only record that we could find were of the four sons that moved west, such as John Sidney born near Gatlenburg, Tennessee in 1811 Married Malinda Jones, had two children William in 1834 and Julia Ann in 1836 born in Tennessee, John and family was in Jefferson County, Texas in 1838.
    Daniel was born 1816 in Tennessee, and we believe that he made this trip with his older brother. He married Julia Justice in 1842 in Louisiana, where he remained the rest of his life. Solomon born 1819 in Tennessee - Married Martha Smith inh Carolina on 3/23/1841. They had two children in Tennessee, Lucy Ann 1842 and John L. 1844. Then he started his move, James Edwin born 1847 in Louisiana, and then Mary Susan born 1848 in Jefferson County, Texas.
    Jacob E. was born 1828 in Alabama and believed he made the trip with Solomon in 1847 or before. he remained in Louisiana and in and out of Texas till around 1853 when he married Nancy Johnson and moved to Colorado County, Texas. He lived thill his death in 1871.
    If any of the other children made these moved there have been know record to indicate such.
    _________________________________________

    http://sparksfamilytree.net/family_tree/wga98.html#I22824

    See THE SPARKS QUARTERLY, June 1987, Whole No. 138, pg. 3060:

    "William Sparks, probable son of Joseph Sparks, was born between 1780 and 1790. When the 1820 census was taken of Franklin County, Tennessee, he and his wife had five children living in their household, all born between 1810 and 1820. Sometime between 1820 and 1830, William Sparks moved his family to neighboring Jackson County, Alabama, where he was listed as the head of his family on the 1830 census. An analysis of thee numerations of his household on the 1820 and 1830 censuses suggests that he probably had eight children, five sons and three daughters. We have no further record of William Sparks."


    **********


    Also see SPARKS QUARTERLY, March 1989, Whole No. 145, pp 3355-65 , THESPARKSES OF EARLY JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.


    "William Sparks, head of the above enumerated household, [referring tothe 1820 census of Franklin County, Tennessee] was born between 1780 and1790 and was probably a son of Joseph Sparks (365), the eldest son ofSolomon (356) and Sarah Sparks, who had moved from Frederick County,Maryland, to North Carolina about 1755. Joseph was born probably about1751 in Maryland. He was listed on the 1790 and 1800 censuses of SurryCounty, North Carolina, but by 1820 he was in Franklin County,Tennessee. (He may have been there earlier but we have found no recordof him. The 1800 and 1810 censuses of Tennessee have been destroyed.)Joseph Sparks apparently had six sons: John, Abel, William, George,Solomon, and Jonathan. He probably died between 1820 and 1830 inFranklin County, Tennessee. (See pages 3057-3060 of the June 1987 issue of the QUARTERLY, Whole No. 138, for a more detailed sketch of Joseph Sparks and his family.)


    "Sometime between 1820 and 1830, William Sparks, probably son of Joseph, moved his family to Jackson County, Alabama. It probably was not much of a move, for Franklin County, Tennessee (formed in 1807) and Jackson County, Alabama (formed in 1819) have a common boundary about twenty-five miles long. When the 1830 census was taken of Jackson County,the family of William Sparks consisted of 1 male, born 1825-30; 1 male,born 1820-25; 2 males, born 1815-30; 1 female, born 1815-20; 1 femaleborn 1820-15; and 1 female born 1790-1800. Living nearby was JonathanSparks, born 1780-90, and his family. He was probably a brother ofWilliam Sparks.


    "From these census records, it seems apparent that William Sparks was probably born about 1785 and that his wife was born about 1790. They were probably married about 1810, and they had eight children, five sonsand three daughters, all born between 1810 and 1830. We have no further information about this couple, they may have died before the 1840 censuswas taken.


    "During the 1830s, the family of William Sparks apparently scattered leaving few, if any, records in either Franklin County, Tennessee, or inJackson County, Alabama. Son, John Sparks married, probably in Tennesseeabout 1834, and his first two children were born there, but by 1839 , hewas in Texas. Son, Solomon Sparks went to Hardeman County, Tennessee, where he married in 1841. His first two children were born in Tennessee before he, too, started southward. He stopped for a while in Louisiana where his third child was born about 1846, but by 1850, he was in Texas. Son, Daniel Sparks married about 1844, probably in Louisiana, and he was in Natchitoches Parish in 1850. Son Jacob Sparks was in Jefferson County, Texas, in 1850, but shortly afterwards he married and moved to Colorado County, Texas.


    "We have no further information about William Sparks, nor have we learned the name of his wife. As can be readily seen, we have used agreat deal of conjecture in trying to identify his sons. In spite of conjecture, however, we feel that there are pieces of substantial evidence in the paragraphs written above. Perhaps some of our feelings come from the similarity of the given names, such as Solomon, Joseph, John, George, William, and Jacob. These are the same names that we find in the Maryland Sparkses and were carried to North Carolina. We believe that they were also carried across the mountains to Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and on west."


    [The article continues with information on his children.]
    http://www.sparksfamilytree.net/ghtout/npr601.html#H03079

    Census:
    Name:
    Wm Sparkes
    [Wm Sparks]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama

    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 Jacob E.
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825 son6
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820 Daniel; Solomon
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 John S
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1781-1790 1 Wm
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 dau7
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 1816-1820 dau4
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 dau2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 1791-1800 Mrs.
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10

    next door: (Melinda b 1819 or age 11; not here)
    Martin (translated Master) Jones,
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1 1791-1800
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 10
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10
    (Martin Jones m Rhoda (Martin) Hodges 10 Jul 1804 Jefferson Co TN)
    (Wm Jones m Elizabeth Randolph 25 May 1804 Jefferson Co)

    same page:
    Chesby R Jones (maybe a bro?)
    [Cirby R Jones]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

    Tho Jone [Thos Jones] (Melinda b 1819 or age 11)
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 2 1771-1780
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    *** COULD BE MELINDA ***
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9


    all names on page 101 in sequence:
    Edward Berry; Jas Simmons; Geor W. Wichell; Samuel Reynolds; Barbary Lathas; Pashot Pringle; John Jolly; Wm Compbelle; Wm Davis; Thomas Molson; Wm Gowens; Robt G. Hord; David Gowens; Eliphodd Jarvis; Wm Sparkes; Master Jones; Joseph Resk; Abram Goose; Chesby R. Jones; Martin Gowens; Tho Jone; Joel Kee; Saml Kerk; Mans L. Bumalley; Barnet Cheathan; Wm Campbelle

    William* married (Mrs. James Sparks*) Sparks about 1808 in Washington Co, Virginia (?). (Mrs. was born between 1791 and 1800; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 53.  (Mrs. James Sparks*) Sparks was born between 1791 and 1800; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

    Notes:

    Name:
    Some records show Rhoda Pennington, but she was wife to another James Sparks, apparently another line of Sparks.

    Children:
    1. 26. John Sidney* Sparks was born on 26 Mar 1811 in North Carolina; died in Aug 1870 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Rebecca Sparks was born on 24 Oct 1815 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1891 in Putnam Co, Tennessee; was buried in Board Valley Cem, Sparta, White Co, Tennessee.
    3. Daniel Sparks was born in 1816 in North Carolina or Franklin Co, Tennessee; died after 1870 in Vowels Mills, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
    4. (daughter) Sparks was born in 1817 in Tennessee; died after 1830.
    5. Solomon Sparks was born in 1819 in Franklin Co, Tennessee; died in 1867 in Sparks Settlement, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. (son) Sparks was born in 1823 in Alabama; died after 1830.
    7. (daughter) Sparks was born in 1825 in Alabama; died after 1830.
    8. Jacob E "Jake" Sparks was born in 1828 in Alabama; died in Feb 1871 in Colorado Co, Texas.

  18. 54.  Thomas* Jones, (bro of Martin?) was born between 1771 and 1780 in Virginia (son of Jesse Riggs* Jones and Miss (..) Clisby); died after 1840 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1830, Jackson Co, Alabama
    • Census: 1840, Jackson Co, Alabama

    Notes:

    Melinda Sparks, 1880 census, states father born in Virginia.

    Birth:
    born in Virginia per Melinda in 1880 census.

    Census:
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

    Tho Jone [Thos Jones] (Melinda b 1819 or age 11)
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
    Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 2 1771-1780
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 1821-1825
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
    *** COULD BE MELINDA ***
    Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9

    (NOTE: usual naming pattern: 1st son after father's father.
    next son named after mother's father. Melinda's 1st son named after John's father; next son named Thomas.)

    all names on page 101 in sequence:
    Edward Berry; Jas Simmons; Geor W. Wichell; Samuel Reynolds; Barbary Lathas; Pashot Pringle; John Jolly; Wm Compbelle; Wm Davis; Thomas Molson; Wm Gowens; Robt G. Hord; David Gowens; Eliphodd Jarvis; Wm Sparkes; Master Jones; Joseph Resk; Abram Goose; Chesby R. Jones; Martin Gowens; Tho Jone; Joel Kee; Saml Kerk; Mans L. Bumalley; Barnet Cheathan; Wm Campbelle


    Census:
    1840 Jackson Co, Alabama
    Name: Thos Jones pg 113
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Jackson, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 1771-1780
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1821-1825
    Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 2

    If same Thos Jones as Tho Jone (Thos Jones) in 1830,
    wife had died. He had 2 daughters b 1821-1825, one still
    left at home. Everyone else had gone.
    from 1830:
    Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 prob gone.
    Males - 50 thru 59: 2 1771-1780
    Thos and probably a brother or bro-in-law
    females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 age in 1840 10-15; married early or fostered out or died?
    females - 5 thru 9: 2 1821-1825 one dau still home in 1840,
    other prob married
    females - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820 other dau prob married
    *** COULD BE MELINDA - b 1819 or age 11 ***
    Melinda married but in TN. If dau of Thos and this is same Thos still in Alabama, how did she get to TN?
    females - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790 (Mrs. - prob deceased)


    other Jones in 1840 Jackson Co
    pg 95 Smith Jones age 1781-1790 (not adjacent)
    pg 95 Thomas Jones age 1801-1810 (not adjacent, s/o Wesley)
    pg 95 William H. Jones age 1801-1810 (not adjacent)
    pg 141 Jacob Jones age 1791-1800
    pg 123 William Jones (next to Plunett) age 1781-1790
    pg 123 Plunett Jones (next to Wm) age 1791-1800
    pg 119 Henry Jones age 1791-1800
    pg 31 William B. Jones age 1811-1820
    pg 41 Albert Jones age 1811-1820
    pg 53 Albert C. Jones age 1811-1820
    pg 53 Charles Jones (next to Albert C) age 1811-1820
    pg 117 Andrew Jones age 1771-1780
    pg 48 William Jones age 1801-1810
    pg 49 William R. Jones age 1809-1820
    pg 125 Wesley Jones age 1801-1810
    pg 17 Larken Jones age 1801-1810
    pg 145 Moses Jones age 1801-1810
    pg 51 Robert Jones age 1781-1790 (adj to Armstead)
    pg 51 Armstead Jones age 1801-1810 (adj to Robert)
    pg 51 B.J. Jones (not adj to Armstead, Robert) age 1771-1780
    pg 139 Benjamin Jones age 1811-1820
    pg 113 Thomas Jones age 1771-1780 * ( prob )
    pg 143 Briten Jones (next to David) age 1781-1790
    pg 143 David Jones (next to Briten) age 1781-1790
    (John Gammon same pg 143)
    pg 129 David Jones (not adj to John) age 1801-1810
    pg 129 John Jones (not adj to David) age 1781-1790
    pg 121 Catherine Jones age 1801-1810
    pg 135 Elijah Jones (not adj to Felix) age 1801-1810
    pg 135 Felix Jones (not adj to Elijah) age 1791-1800
    pg 107 Elizabeth Jones age 1801-1810
    pg 91 J.H. Jones age 1811-1820
    pg 25 James Jones age 1811-1820
    (Story, Brown, Sanders same pg 25)
    pg 73 John O. Jones age 1781-1790
    pg 7 Robert Jones age 1791-1800

    Thomas* married Mrs. (..)* Jones about 1818. (..)* was born between 1781 and 1790 in Tennessee; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 55.  Mrs. (..)* Jones was born between 1781 and 1790 in Tennessee; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

    Notes:

    Melinda Sparks, 1880 census, states mother born in Tennessee.

    Children:
    1. (son) Jones was born between 1811 and 1815; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
    2. (daughter) Jones was born between 1816 and 1820; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
    3. 27. Melinda* Jones, (maybe dau?) was born on 25 Mar 1819 in Middleton, Rhea Co, Tennessee (?) ; died after 1880 in Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sparks Cem, Aurora, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. (daughter) Jones was born between 1821 and 1825; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
    5. (daughter) Jones was born between 1821 and 1825; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
    6. (daughter) Jones was born between 1825 and 1830; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

  20. 56.  Martin* Bogislaff Gentzen was born about 1758 in Farther Pomerania Region (Hinterpommern), Prussia; was christened in shepherd from Hinterpommern; died before 1838.

    Notes:

    on-line 1883 map of Germany: http://www.library.wisc.edu/etext/ravenstein/home.html


    Martin Bogislaff Gentzen
    shepherd from Hinterpommern
    married 25.Aug. 1781 Mellenthin

    Esther Dorothea Witten
    born about 1759
    died at age of 79 years 2 month at 4th Febr.1838 when she died as a widow, she leaved 3 sons

    Martin* married Esther* Dorothea Witten on 25 Aug 1781 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia. Esther* (daughter of Christopher* Witten and Christine* Heldt) was born on 4 Dec 1758; was christened on Yes, date unknown; died on 4 Feb 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 57.  Esther* Dorothea Witten was born on 4 Dec 1758; was christened on Yes, date unknown (daughter of Christopher* Witten and Christine* Heldt); died on 4 Feb 1838.

    Notes:

    Died:
    as a widow 79 years 2 month, leaving three sons

    Children:
    1. Christina Maria Gentzen was born before 13 Oct 1781 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 13 Oct 1781; died after 1817 in of, Katschow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    2. Joch Gottlieb Xtoph Gentzen was born on 16 Oct 1783 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 22 Oct 1783; died after 1812.
    3. Ernst Friedrich Gentzen was born on 21 Sep 1789 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 25 Sep 1789; died on 3 Jun 1790 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    4. Maria Sophia Gentzen was born on 7 Feb 1792 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 14 Feb 1792; died on 12 Jun 1795 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.
    5. Christopher Mathias Gentzen was born on 11 Aug 1794 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 17 Aug 1794; died after 1794.
    6. 28. George* Christian "Johann" Gentz, (immigrant) was born on 11 Aug 1794 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 17 Aug 1794 in dutchman and leaseholder; died in 1868 in Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in 1868 in Oak Bluff Memorial Park (Block Cem), Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    7. Carl Joachim Gentz was born on 13 Apr 1797 in Katschow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 23 Apr 1797; died after 1797.
    8. Martin Johann Jacob Gentzen was born on 16 Jan 1800 in Mellenthin, Usedom, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 26 Jan 1800; died after 1800.

  22. 60.  James* H. Hayes, Sr was born between 1785 and 1794 (son of William* Hayes, III and Marie* Forman); died before 1837 in Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 07 Aug 1820, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; b.d. 1776-1794
    • Census: 1830, Bayou D'arbonne, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; b.d. 1781-1790
    • Residence: Between 1831 and 1836, Jefferson Co, Texas; Mexican government
    • Residence: Between 1836 and 1837, Jefferson Co, Texas; Republic of Texas

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Suggestion that he was b after children bt on 4 Jun 1797, Susanne, Amelia, Wm & Jacob. Jacob last of those 4 b 1794. However if b aft 1797 - we have Catherine b 1797 - would have to be after her making him too young to have his first child Amelia b 1813.

    His wife Marie Johnson b 1796 (confirmed as bt at 7 y-o in 1803. making her 17 to have first child - marrying at age 16. I can't see him younger than that.

    It's reasonable that a 12 y-o would not be bt with younger siblings. They were "grown up" quite young and he any number of reasons why not with the others. But granted, I need to study the 1810 census. If b 1785, in 1810 would be 25 and gone.

    followup - his age group:
    1810 b.d. 1795-1800 10 to 15
    1820 b.d. 1776-1794 26-44
    1830 b.d. 1781-1790 40-49

    we had recaluclated him to be 1795 to accomodate 1810.
    1820 fits, almost - by one year - or a few months
    her b.d. is definite, and she was not categorized correctly
    1830, by then maybe he guessed and could easily be off 5 yrs. Conclusion: 1795 is reasonable.

    Census:
    James Hayes 1820
    Free White Males - Under 10: 1 >1820
    Joseph 1816

    Free White Males - 26 thru 44: 1 1776-1794
    James abt 1795

    Free White Females - Under 10: 3 >1820
    Amelia 1813
    Matilda 1817
    Elizabeth 1819

    Free White Females - 26 thru 44: 1 1776-1794
    Marie 1796

    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 4
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 6
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 6


    Census:
    Home in 1830: Bayou D'arbonne, St Landry, Louisiana


    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 (>1825): 1
    James 1826

    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 (1816-1820): 1
    Leonard 1820
    >>> Joseph 1816 (? extra perhaps gone?)

    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49 (1781-1790): 1
    James abt 1795


    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 (>1825): 1
    Alzena 1828


    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 (1821-1825): 1
    Mary 1825

    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 (1816-1820): 2
    Matilda 1817
    Elizabeth 1819

    >>> category not included: 15 thru 20 (1810-1815)
    Amelia 1813 would fit in this category - but left out.


    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39 (1791-1800: 1
    Marie - 1796

    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8


    Residence:
    not yet determined when he came to Texas, but associated families started coming around early 1830s; so that's best guess.

    James* married Maria I* Johnson about 1812 in Louisiana. Maria (daughter of Moses** Johnson and Nancy** Anna Robert) was born in 1796 in Louisiana; was christened on 7 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1880 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 61.  Maria I* Johnson was born in 1796 in Louisiana; was christened on 7 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (daughter of Moses** Johnson and Nancy** Anna Robert); died after 1880 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 7 Aug 1803, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: Between 1831 and 1836, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 8 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 11 Jul 1860, Sabine Pass (Precinct 5), Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 11 Jul 1870, Taylor Bayou, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 12 Jun 1880, Sabine Pass (District 42), Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Jeansonne, Marie (Moses & Anna Robert) bt. 7 Aug 1803 at age 7 yrs (Opel. Ch.: v.1, p 309).
    Sponsors for baptism of Mary Welsh (Jacob Walch & Susan Robert) 9 Nov 1814.
    Johnson, Mary (Moses & Anne Robert - residents of this parish) bt 7 Aug 1803 at age 7 yrs. Spons: Daniel Gallaghan & his wife. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch.: v 1-B p 309)

    They must have moved to Jefferson Co sometime between 1830 and 1834. James died some time thereafter. Marie remarried Francios GALLIER, JR. in Jefferson Co. She was apparently widowed again by 1870 as she was living with her son James, JR, in Taylor Bayou and in 1880 at age 83 with her granddaughter Mary Hayes HEMMINGWAY. Also listed in 1880 was her g-dau, Missouri Hayes Hemmingway. Listed as Blind -- said father from S.C., mom from MS.

    Note: Daughters of Moses Johnson and Nancy Roberts -
    1. Anna m Thomas Court 2. Marie m James Hayes, Sr.
    child James Madison Court child James Hayes, Jr.
    child Helmer Samuel Courts child Matilda Hayes
    child Claudie Gentz
    Helmer Samuel Courts m Claudie Gentz, 1st cousins, once removed.

    1850 census: living with Marie & Francis Gallier were their granddaughters Eliza and Melissa Ann Myers. Melissa Ann Myers m James Chambers.

    1860 census: age 64, midwife, LA, living with John McCall, husband of her granddaughter Martha Hayes; however Martha is not listed. Francis is living with the Myers granddaughters, Eliza now married to Alvin Morgan and two young children, and Malissa is also there. Only speculation that Francis and Mary are both helping with family situations rather than than being separated. She is in census residence 361 and Francis is in 363, only one residence between them.

    Christened:
    Opelousas Post
    Moses Johnson, Anna Robert
    Maria - bt Aug 7 1803 seven years old
    Godparents Daniel Callaghan and wife

    Isabelai bt Aug 7 1803 eight years old, godparents Benjamin Robert and Ysabela Cools (?).

    Abraham bt 7 Aug 1803 four years old, godparents
    Robert Taylor and Rebecca Robert

    Benjamin bt Aug 7 1803 three years old, godparents Thomas Gragery and Maria Johnson

    Juan bt Aug 7 1803, one year old, godparents, Patricio Moglollon and Rebecca Robert




    Census:
    8 oct 1850 Sabine Pass
    (census pages does not say "Sabine Pass" but the census taker was Worth Patridge, who was a prominent citizen of Sabine Pass)

    residence 99
    Anna Court 40 1810 Louisiana
    Lucretia 10 1840 Texas
    Paul P. 6 1846 Texas

    residence 100
    Francis Gallier (Sr) 50 farmer 1800 Louisiana
    Mary 52 1798 Louisiana
    Eliza Myers 14 1836 Louisiana
    Melissa Ann 6 1844 Louisiana

    (Eliza and Melissa Myers, Mary's orphaned granddaughters, children of her daughter Amelia Hayes and Benjamin Myers.)

    residence 101
    Francis Gallier, Jr. 30 1820 farmer Louisiana
    Mary 35 1815 Louisiana
    Amelia 9 1841 Louisiana
    Adelia 7 1843 Louisiana
    Mary E 2 1848 Louisiana
    Quinton 1/12 1850 Texas
    John Acres 19 1831 Louisiana

    residence 102
    Robert Burrell 47 1803 farmer Louisiana
    Susannah 46 1804 Louisiana
    David 15 Texas 1835 Texas
    Hester 12 1838 Texas
    Frederick 7 1843 Texas



    Census:
    1860 census: age 64, midwife, LA, living with John McCall, husband of her granddaughter Martha Hayes. Must have been a separation/divorce as Francis was still in household with Eliza Myers in 1860 census.


    11 Jul 1860 Sabine Pass (Precinct 5) page 60
    Residence 355
    Heminway Edward P 1808 Massachusetts engineer
    Heminway Mary N 43 1817 Massachusetts
    Heminway Sarah L 15 1845 South Carolina
    Heminway William H 10 1850 Texas
    Heminway Franklin T 7 1853 Texas
    Heminway Charles A 4 1856 Texas
    Heminway Eustace 1 1859 Texas

    Residence 356
    Stockholmn Peter D 45 1815 New York pilot steamboat 2500, 300
    Stockholmn Mary 27 1833 Louisiana
    Stockholmn William 12 1848 Texas
    Stockholmn Elisabeth 10 1850 Texas
    Stockholmn Peter D 8 1852 Texas
    Stockholmn George W 5 1855 Texas
    Stockholmn Mary E 6/12 1859 Texas
    Miller Wm 25 1835 New York carpenter
    Keith Ellen 15 1845 Texas student

    Residence 357
    Mass William 40 1820 Germany farmer 1,000; 2,000
    Mass Charlottie 27 1833 Germany
    Mass Sellenah 13 1847 Louisiana
    Mass Almina 11 1849 F Texas
    Mass Charles 8 1852 Texas
    Mass Henry 6 1854 Me Texas
    Mass Roadolph 4 1856 Texas
    Mass Martha 2 1858 Texas
    Mass Jessee 11/12 1859 Texas } twins
    Mass Sarah 11/12 1859 Texas }
    Cha Patrick 18 1842 Ireland laborer

    Residence 358
    Mccall James 29 1831 Illinois laborer 400; 1,000
    Mccall Anny 20 1840 Texas
    Mccall Theresah 3 1857 Texas
    Mccall Jacob 1 1859 Texas
    Hayes Nancy 8 1852 Texas <
    Johnson John 17 1843 Louisiana laborer

    Residence 359
    Garner Jacob 46 1814 Louisiana farmer 3,000; 4,000
    Garner Matilda 43 1817 Louisiana
    Garner Mary A 15 1845 Texas
    Garner Leonard 13 1847 Texas
    Garner Sally A 10 1850 Texas
    Garner Millon 7 1853 Texas
    Garner Alliee 5 1855 Texas

    next page, Page 61
    residence 359 cont.
    Garner, Bradley 10/12 1859 Texas
    Hayes, Matilda* 10 1850 Texas <


    residence 361
    McCall John 27 1833 Illinois laborer 200; 1,000
    Hayes, Alzina 12 1848 Texas <
    Hayes, Mary 6 1854 Texas <
    Gallier, Mary* 64 1796 Louisiana midwife

    residence 362
    Robert Gibson 30 steam boating England 200
    Ann 18 Louisiana
    Jesse E. 8/12 Texas

    residence: 363
    Morgan, Alvin 21 1839 Louisiana stock minder
    Eliza 17 1843 Texas
    Almond 2 1858
    Leonard 3/12 1860
    Myers, Malissa 15 1845 Texas spinster
    Gallier, Frances 65 1795 Louisiana laborer

    residence 364
    Johnson, Benjamin 1815 Louisiana farmer 200
    Bradley 20 1840 Texas laborer 600; 6,000
    John 17 1843 Texas
    Uriah 14 1846 Texas
    Joseph 13 1847 Texas
    Benjamin 11 1849 Texas
    Isaac 9 1851 Texas
    Elizabeth 7 1853 Texas
    Rachel 5 1855 Texas
    Myers, Matilda 28 1832 Louisiana
    White, George 25 1835 Louisiana laborer

    residence 365
    McGaffey, Neal Jr. 22 farmer 5690; 1,000
    Rachel J. 17
    John W. 1/12
    Sarah McGaffey 57 "lady of Leashure" 2,000; 5,400 Louisiana


    Census:
    278 Hays G 24 1846 TX farmer
    Virginia 17 TX
    Laura 3 1867 TX
    Oscher 1 1869 TX

    285 Gallier, Joseph 54 wid of
    Mary Catherine Hayes (dec'd) dau of Mary Hayes, sis of Jas
    (he was also bro of Mary's 2nd dec'd husband Francis)
    Uphema 16 1854 TX
    Marton 14 1856 TX

    294 Hays, Mary I 73 1797 LA <<<<
    Hays James 40 1830 LA
    Mary 16 1854 TX
    Misaura 6 1864 TX

    295 Lenard 55 1815 LA
    Felicity 49 1821 LA
    Polly 29 TX
    Linstrom, Joann 23 1847 Texas
    Embry 13 1857 TX
    Lenard 16 1855 TX
    James 8 1862 TX
    Feloman 5 1865 TX






    Census:
    12 Jun 1880 District 42, Sabine Pass, Texas
    47 F. P. Hemmenway 26 engineer TX -- PA
    Mary Hemmenway 25 wife TX LA LA
    Arthur Hemmenway 4 son TX
    Emily Hemmenway 1 dau TX
    Missouri Hays 15 sis-in-law single TX LA TX
    Mary Gallier 83 1797 G-mother widowed LA SC MS

    49 Garner, J.H. 66
    Matilda 63
    S.A. 30
    Bradley 19
    Rachel 14 gnddaughter 1866 TX (--) TX
    Othneil 4 gndson TX (--) TX

    50 McCall, A.E. 40
    Jacob 27 foreman
    Frank 18 foreman
    John 14
    Robert 13
    Mary 10
    Claudie 8
    Gibson J.E. 20 female single general housework

    51
    Wm Allen 78 1802 farmer Germany Germany
    Ann (prev Mrs. Gibson) 40 1840 Texas Louisiana Louisiana
    Emma 11 1869 Texas
    Bettie 8 1872 Texas
    Nettie 2 1878 Texas


    52 Gantz, Charles C. 40 1840 farmer Germany Germany Germany
    Matilda 30 1850 TX Louisiana Louisiana
    C 12 1868 TX
    Mary 11 1869 TX
    Lena 9 1871 TX
    Edna 6 1874 TX
    Claudie 3 1877 TX
    Hayes, James 50 father-in-law 1820 LA

    53 Johnson Uriah 34 LA LA LA
    L 33 LA LA MS (Lucinda Peveto)
    Rachel 13
    Lizzie 12
    Seth 10

    55 McCall John 47 farmer IL -- Germany
    M.A. 38 wife TX LA LA
    D.E. 18 son
    A.L. 15 dau
    M.K. 13 dau
    Eva 10 dau
    Andrew 1 son

    Children:
    1. Amelia "Milly" Hayes was born in 1813 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 20 Jul 1847 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Joseph Louis Hayes was born in 1816 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died between 1860 and 1870 in of, Brazoria Co, Texas.
    3. Matilda Hayes was born on 13 Jan 1817 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 14 May 1895 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    4. Elizabeth Hayes was born in 1819; died after 1840.
    5. Leonard Samuel Hayes, Sr. was born in 1820 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1880 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. Louisiana Hayes was born about 1823 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    7. Mary Catherine Hayes was born in 1825 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; was christened in 1870 in Taylor Bayou, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 29 Aug 1864 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Broussard Cem, Fannett, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. 30. James* H. Hayes, Jr was born on 13 Feb 1826 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1900 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    9. Missouri Hayes was born on 25 Mar 1826 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 Jul 1857 in Alvin, Brazoria Co, Texas.
    10. Alzena Hayes was born on 13 Jul 1828 in Louisiana; died on 29 Apr 1898 in Victoria, Victoria Co, Texas.

  24. 62.  Robert* Burrell was born on 31 Oct 1801 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana (son of George* Burrell, (immigrant) and Nancy* Ann White); died on 18 Feb 1858 in Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: Civil War
    • Birth: 18 Apr 1802, St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: Abt 1830, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1836 and 1845, Taylor Bayou, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 08 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Death: 08 Feb 1858, Orange, Orange Co, Texas
    • Residence: Between 1861 and 1865, Orange, Orange Co, Texas; Confederate States
    • Census: 1946, Jefferson Co, Texas; tax list

    Notes:

    Borel, Robert (George - of England & Anne Waith (White) - of North Carolina)
    b 31 October 1801, bt 18 April 1802; pats: Robert Borrel - of Ireland & Elizabeth Tomquins (Thomkins) of England; Mats: John Waith or White & Sarah Gabil of Virginia; Spons: Edouard Almure & Anastasie Broussard. Fr. Michel Bernard Barriere (SM Ch.: v.5, #437)

    Burrell, Robert (George & Anne Burrell) m 28 Feb 1822 Suzan Clark
    (SM ct hse mar v B p 5)

    Taken from Yellowed Pages Vol ?, p 197: Beaumont in the Early Days, Articles by Late Judge Russell Given to Moffett DAR Chapter:
    Burrells First 30
    It is believe the first settlers (under Mexican government then) in this area were the Burrell brothers, David and Robert, who lived on the tract of land at Taylor's bayou, which the Mexican government titled to David. That was in the third dade of the 1800s. Other families in that section in the early 1800 were W.H. Smiths, Joseph Roberts at a place now known as Hampshire, Tap Ashworth who lived south of the bayou, John Jap French who settled on the north side of the bayou.
    Joseph Gallier, James Taylor, Bennett Blackman, William Carr, Lovan Hamshire, Joshuah Harmon, Michael Pevito (a Frenchman from New Orleans) David Garner, David C. Lawhon, Taylor White, are all the settlers of the 1830-1850 era. They settledn the section of the waters known as Bayou Las Flores, Rosebud bayou, Mayhaw bayou, and Turtle bayou. Taylor's bayou was named for Taylor White.

    1850 Jefferson Co Census: Farmer, can't read/write
    Robert Burrell - 47 LA
    Susannah 46 LA
    David 15 TX (1835)
    Hester 12 TX
    Frederick 7 TX


    Burrel, Robert (George & Anne Burrel) m 28 Feb 1822 Suzan Clark (SM Cthse Mar. v B, p 5.)


    Quite possibly this Robert:
    A complete roster of Captain O'Brien's company cannot now be located. There are two men still residents of Beaumont who were members of that company, Jacob Gallier and H. W. Potter. From Mr. Gallier it is learned that Andy McFaddin , a member of Captain O'Brien's company, was killed in a Louisiana battle in a sugar field near Fordoche and that Robert Burrell, another Beaumonter, had a leg shot off
    http://mykindred.com/wiess/st-o-b/16-Beaumont-in-the-Wars.html#457176


    Military:
    Name: Robert Burrell
    Side Served: Confederacy
    State Served: Texas
    Service Record: Enlisted as a Private.
    Enlisted in Company C, 11th Battn Cavalry Regiment Texas.

    Sources: 425


    Residence:
    Burrells First 30
    It is believe the first settlers (under Mexican government then) in this area were the Burrell brothers, David and Robert, who lived on the tract of land at Taylor's bayou, which the Mexican government titled to David. That was in the third decade of the 1800s.

    Census:
    8 oct 1850 Sabine Pass
    (census pages does not say "Sabine Pass" but the census taker was Worth Patridge, who was a prominent citizen of Sabine Pass)

    residence 99
    Anna Court 40 1810 Louisiana
    Lucretia 10 1840 Texas
    Paul P. 6 1846 Texas

    residence 100
    Francis Gallier (Sr) 50 farmer 1800 Louisiana
    Mary 52 1798 Louisiana
    Eliza Myers 14 1836 Louisiana
    Melissa Ann 6 1844 Louisiana

    (Eliza and Melissa Myers, Mary's orphaned granddaughters, children of her daughter Amelia Hayes and Benjamin Myers.)

    residence 101
    Francis Gallier, Jr. 30 1820 farmer Louisiana
    Mary (Peveto) 35 1815 Louisiana
    Amelia 9 1841 Louisiana
    Adelia 7 1843 Louisiana
    Mary E 2 1848 Louisiana
    Quinton 1/12 1850 Texas
    John Acres 19 1831 Louisiana

    residence 102
    Robert Burrell 47 1803 farmer Louisiana
    Susannah 46 1804 Louisiana
    David 15 1835 Texas
    Hester 12 1838 Texas
    Frederick 7 1843 Texas



    Census:
    Name: Robert Burrell
    State: TX
    County: Jefferson County
    Township: No Township Listed
    Year: 1846
    Record Type: Tax list
    Page: NPN
    Database: TX Tax List Index, 1840-1849

    Robert* married Susanne* Clark on 28 Feb 1822 in Attakapas Dist, St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Susanne* (daughter of James* (Jacques) William Clark and Esther* "Hester" Comstock) was born before 20 Mar 1803 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1860 in Adams Bayou, Orange Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 63.  Susanne* Clark was born before 20 Mar 1803 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana (daughter of James* (Jacques) William Clark and Esther* "Hester" Comstock); died in Jan 1860 in Adams Bayou, Orange Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 25 Apr 1805, St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: Abt 1830, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 8 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Clark, Susanne (William & Esther Comestock) of lower Bayou Teyh) b 20 Mar 1803, bt 25 April 1805; pats not listed; mats not listed; Spons Alexandre Verdun & Felicite Robinet. Fr. Gabriel Isabey (SM Ch. v. 6 # 257)

    Clark, Suzan ( James & Esther Clark) m 28 Feb 1822 Robert Burrel (SM cthse mar v B, p 5)

    Census:
    8 oct 1850 Sabine Pass
    (census pages does not say "Sabine Pass" but the census taker was Worth Patridge, who was a prominent citizen of Sabine Pass)

    residence 99
    Anna Court 40 1810 Louisiana
    Lucretia 10 1840 Texas
    Paul P. 6 1846 Texas

    residence 100
    Francis Gallier (Sr) 50 farmer 1800 Louisiana
    Mary 52 1798 Louisiana
    Eliza Myers 14 1836 Louisiana
    Melissa Ann 6 1844 Louisiana

    (Eliza and Melissa Myers, Mary's orphaned granddaughters, children of her daughter Amelia Hayes and Benjamin Myers.)

    residence 101
    Francis Gallier, Jr. 30 1820 farmer Louisiana
    Mary (Peveto) 35 1815 Louisiana
    Amelia 9 1841 Louisiana
    Adelia 7 1843 Louisiana
    Mary E 2 1848 Louisiana
    Quinton 1/12 1850 Texas
    John Acres 19 1831 Louisiana

    residence 102
    Robert Burrell 47 1803 farmer Louisiana
    Susannah 46 1804 Louisiana
    David 15 1835 Texas
    Hester 12 1838 Texas
    Frederick 7 1843 Texas



    Died:
    U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule
    Surname: Susan Burrel
    Year: 1860
    County: Orange CO.
    State: TX
    Age: 65
    Gender: F (Female)
    Month of Death: Jan
    State of Birth: LA
    ID#: MRT197_44774
    Occupation: NONE LISTED
    Cause Of Death: MEASLES

    Notes:

    Married:
    US and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    Name: Robert Burrell
    Gender: male
    Birth Year: 1801
    Spouse Name: Susan Clark
    Marriage
    Year: 1822


    US and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    Name: Robert Burrell
    Gender: male
    Birth Year: 1801
    Spouse Name: Susan Clark
    Marriage
    Year: 1822

    Children:
    1. George Burrell, Sr was born on 24 Dec 1822 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died on 24 Mar 1877 in Taylor Bayou Settlement, Labelle, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. James Burrell was born in 1826 in Louisiana; died on 16 Dec 1872 in Taylor Bayou Settlement, Labelle, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Pamelia Burrell, (dau?) was born in 1828 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas; died in Nov 1870 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas.
    4. 31. Emily* Burrell was born in 1829 in Louisiana; died before 1860 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    5. Elizabeth Burrell was born on 15 Jan 1832 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 20 Mar 1883 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. David Burrell was born in 1835 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 01 Apr 1863 in Civil War; was buried in Camp Butler National Cem, Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois.
    7. Hester Ann Burrell was born in 1839 in Texas; died after 1879 in of, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. Frederick Walter Burrell was born on 27 Apr 1841 in Orange Co, Texas; died on 16 Mar 1908 in Jasper Co, Texas; was buried on 17 Mar 1908 in Williamson Cem, Orange Co, Texas.


Generation: 7

  1. 64.  Stephen* Jones was born about 1735 in Orange Co, Virginia (son of Willoughby* Jones and Mrs. Margaret* E. (..) Jones); died before 7 Feb 1809 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Orange Co Offspring: 1734 > Frederick 1743 > Augusta 1745 > Culpeper 1749 > Greene 1838

    http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/orange/deeds/orangehe.txt

    Headrights of Orange Co., Virginia

    Headrights were grants of 50 acres of land per "head" - or
    per white male over the age of 16 who transported himself to the colonies. They appear in the Court of Common Pleas in the county in which the land was granted. The attached file includes the headrights copied from the Orange Co., Va Court of Common Pleas in the 18th Century. These headrights function as the only real immigration record for English, Scot or Irish immigrants in that time period. The headright identifies the country of origin and generally the port of entry in the colonies.
    ----------
    25 Nov 1736
    Philemon Cavenaugh
    Thos Jones
    John Grant
    John Parks
    John Buttler
    Mical Ryley
    Joseph Abel
    James Reedjsep
    from Great Britain or Ireland
    ------------

    http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/va/+index+10431138456134+F
    1738 Delinquent list of Orange Co, added by the court in Mr Russell's list: John Jones (run away)

    1739 (pg 22) Thomas Jones 7 tithes
    (pg 23) Thos Jones 3 tithes, tithables in princinct of James Pickett, constable
    (pg 25) Thomas Jones __ tithes; Wm Jones 1 tithe; tithables of Henry Rice, Constable

    furnished by James F Forsyth
    1713 Pineknoll Lane
    Albany, GA 31707
    912/ 435-6943
    bilbojf@yahoo.com
    (his mother's papers)

    "My Great grandfather Stephen Jones, was of Scotch descent, came to the valley from Orange Co, VA, had lived awhile in Pennsylvania. He had four sons and three daughters by his first wife, Thomas, John, Jonathan and Newberry, went to Henry Co, Ky. Two of his sons were Presbyterian Preachers, John one of the latter left KY and settled in Pittsburg, PA, he married a Miss Potter Jones, Harriet Potter Jones married Atwood of Cincinnati. Some of the family live in Miami Saline Co, MO have married in the Smith family, Nicho Smith a grandson in Saline Co, MO, Clarke Smith in Louisville, Mrs. Roland Henry Co, KY, Abe Smith in St. Louis, His three girls married Shaw, Smith and one unknown.
    "Great grandfather Jones second wife was the widow of Enoch Bonham, her maiden name was Ackley, she was of Scotch descent and had seven Bonham children two sons, Samuel and Edward, Samuel inherited the farm under the English law. It is now owd by Ed and adjoins the Gaunt farm, Edward moved away. Five girls one married Shaw, one Greenfield of KY, Sallie married Madden, descendents in Jasper Co, MO, one Withers, and one Smith some in KY, and some in MO.
    "By the marriage of Great grandfather Jones with Mrs. Bonham my g grandmother he had two daughters Jemima married to John Gaunt and had a large family, Kezia married to Lindsey, lived and died in KY. She had four sons, Abraham, Stephen, Wilm Smith Lindsey in Bourbon Co, KY, and William in New Castle KY, and two daughers Jemima and Kezia."
    "(These sketches were gathered from Mrs. Hamner youngest daughter of John and Jemima Gaunt.)"

    1758-1769 Loudoun Co Tithables
    pg 83 "list of Tithables Taken by Jas hamilton 1769"
    Stephen Jones -1; Ephraim Bonum -1; John Dorrett -1.

    1768 - Living in Loudoun Co, VA
    1769 - Loudoun Co, VA Tax list Tithables
    1770-1774 Loudoun Co Tithables: Stephen Jones -1; 5 scalps; Benjamin Pool -1; 5 scalps
    (A List of Tithables taken by Stephen Donaldson for the year 1770. Tithables, Wheel Carriages & Squirrel Scalps)
    Also listed: John Palmer & Samuel Palmer -2; 10 scalps
    Peter Ackley, Barnett Ackley -2; 10 scalps
    Bonhams listed: Aaron, Amariah, Benjamin, Elijah, Hezekiah, Joseph, Nehemiah, Nehemiah Jr, Nehemiah Sr, Peter, Samuel.

    12 Nov 1770 Loudoun Co, Deed Book H pp 1-2 Benjamin Pool signed indenture of Edward Thompson ("advanced age" deceased wife Mary, dau of Giles Barrett; mentions g-son Jesse Woodard Jr; mentions property in Newcastle, PA. ) other wit: Samuel Iden & John Piggott - designated (Quakers)

    17 Apr 1772 Loudoun Co Deed Book I 1771-1773: pg 124-127
    Witnessed Indenture between Gidney Clark, Esq., of Island of Barbados, Esqr, to Henry Farnsworth, John Farnsworth & George Farnsworth, his sons, parcel of land surveyed by John Hough beginning at a white Oak corner to Benjamin Hiskett, 142 acrs of land with appurtenances, longest living of them paying unto Gidney Clark every year on 1st day of Apr rent of four pound four shillings and six pence current money of Virginia and plant at least one hundred good Apple trees and fifty good Peach trees and keep same well pruned and within good fence and also cause to be built a Dwelling House at least 20 feet long and 16 feet wide within three years and such other houses as his way of Husbandry may require. Wit: Henry Van Over; Hezekiah Howell, Stacy Janney; Stephen Jones; Har. Lane; Charles West; Stephen Donaldson: signed Hon Geo Wm Fairfax & Bryan Fairfax (attys for Gidney Clark) and Henry Farnsworth.

    16 Sep 1773
    Loudoun Co Deed Book I 391-392
    Memo: It is agreed between B. Fairfax Esqr on the part of Gidney Clarke Esqr and John Garrett that said Fairfax will as soon as he conveniently can procure a good and sufficient power of Attorney legally executed and recorded enabling him to Lease to said Garrett 200 acres of said Clarke's land in Loudoun where said Garrett now lives to the said Garrett for three lives at and for the Rent of L. 3.0 p cent. acres and said Garrett agrees to accept of a Lease on the above Terms and Immediately pay the Rent now in arrear for the time he has occupied said 150 acres at the above rate. It is farther agreed that said Garrett may have a subtenant on said 200 acres that Subtenant making improvements proportionable to the Quantity of land he occupies. September 16 1773.
    Signed Bryan Fairfax; John Jared. Wit: G. Johnston; W. Elzey
    We the Subscribers do agree to accept of Leases on the above terms and pay the said Rents of L 3.0 p cent acres in proportion to what we hold in our Lotts as already laid of and occupied by us with the proviso that such of us as have more than50 acres of land in thelot may have leave to place a Subtenant on the same terms with the said Jarretts is and we farther agree to pay the rents in arrear for 150 acres if we have enjoyed as much. Witness our hands this 16th day of Septr. 1773. Bryan Fairfax
    Stephen Jones sold to John Whitacre.
    John Palmer, Jonathan Millason,
    Benja Hisketts mark "B" Shadrach Lewallen,
    Henry Van Over, Samuel Bonham.
    At a Court continued and held for Loudoun County September the 16th 1773 This Memorandum of Agreement was acknowledged by the parties and ordered to be recorded.

    note: Benjamin Hiskett, Jr (Haskett) & wife Catherine Palmer, child Ruth Haskett b 27 Jun 1781 m James Triplett 14 May 1782 in Loudon Co, VA

    1776 Mar 11 - Between Stephen Jones of Frederick Co, to John Green Lee 125 acres being part of larger tract of 520 acres same granted to Capt Lewis Neill by patent from the properties office 2 Feb 1765 who granted and demised unto ? and Edward White - then to George Marsh and Mathias Marsh, exec of George assigned to Michael Stip and by the said Michael Stip assigned to Stephen Jones on 17th Mar 1777 which said 520 acres beginning at white oaks corner to Helms...
    consideration of five shillings....to Farm Lett unto said John Green Lee for and during the full term of ninety nine years...one certain Tract of Land of one hundred and twenty five acres being a part of a larger Tract of land of five hundred and twenty acres...said John Green Lee do on the 1st day May every year pay rent of three pounds fifteen shillings...

    1775-1781 Loudoun Co Tithables:
    Bonham: Aaron, Ameriah, Benjamin, John, Joseph, Josias, Nehemiah, Peter, Samuel, William
    Jones: Daniel Jr, Enos, George, Henry, Isaac, Isaiah, Jabez, James, John, John Jr, John Sr, Joshua, Mary, Miskell, Philip, Richard, Robert, William.

    Fred Co Deed Bk 18, p 192 11 Mar 1779
    Stephen leases 125 acres (part of an original 525 acres, of which the other 400 were leased by Thomas Jones in 1771) for 99 years. The land had been leased in 1771 and subsequently assigned by various lessees and Stephen was an assignee on Mar 17, 1777 and annual rent is three pounds 15 shillings


    [Lease] Between Stephen Jones of County of Frederick [to] John Green Lee of County aforesaid ... consideration of five Shillings .... to Farm Lett unto said John Green Lee for and during the full term of ninety nine years .. one certain Tract of Land of one hundred and twenty five acres being part of a larger Tract of land of five hundred and twenty acres ... the same as was granted unto Capt Lewis Neill by Patent from the Proprietors Office the 2nd Feb 1765 ... and by said Lewis Neill granted unto Jesse and Edward White assigned to George Mauk and by Mathias Mauk Exor. of George Mauk assigned to Michael Slip and by said Michael Slip assigned to the above named Stephen Jones the 17th Mar 1777... said John Green Lee do on the 1st day May every year pay rent of three pounds fifteen Shillings...
    Signed Stephen Jones Wit John Cannon; George Mason; W. Green; Recorded 1 Jun 1779
    (see land entry under Thomas Jones: Bk 14, p 111, 6 Mar 1771 - apparently adjacent property)

    Fred Co. Deed Book 19, p 215 30 Mar 1781
    [Lease] Between Allen McDonald {lease of Stephen Jones} of County of Frederick [to] Peter Peterson of County aforesaid... consideration of twenty three Pounds... for the rent covenants hath granted to farm let... a certain tract of land formerly the property of Lewis Neill dec'd and was by said Lewis Neill devised to Edward and Jost White in the year 1770... and was said Edward and Jost White devised to ___... and was by said ___ devised to Stephen Jones and was by said Stephen Jones devised to above named Allen McDonald.... corner to said Lewis Neill..... corner to Meredith Helm..... containing seventy acres... term of ninety nine years. Signed Allen McDonald
    Wit: Ben Rutherford; Meredith Helm; Abraham Neill
    Recorded: 3 Apr 1781

    Fred Co. Va Marriages: Catherine Bonham & Stephen Jones 23 Mar 1783, min Alexander Balmain

    1784: "Virginia Genealogist Vol 23, No. 1: Jan - Mar 1979, Whole #89"
    "Frederick Co Virginia 1800 Tax List"
    Stephen Jones & son - 2 m over 16; 9 horses, 2 slaves, over 16 ( ---- - 1784)

    Fred Co. Deed Book 20, p 112, p 271 - 1784
    Between John Neill and Lydia his wife of County of Frederick [to] Lewis Neill of the County aforesaid... consideration of One hundred and fifty pounds... all that messuage or Tenement of land containing One hundred Eighty nine Acres situate and lying in County aforesaid Adjoining the lands of Doct. John MacDonald & Ignatious Perry & others. Signed Jonn Rees
    Wit: John S Woodcock; David Hunter; James Young
    Recorded 8 Sep 1784

    25 Mar 1795, bonded marriage for Lydia Bonham (his step-dau) & William Shaw

    Frederick Co. VA Superior Court Deed Book #SC-3, pp 251-252, June 6, 1797, Jones to Jones Bill of Sale. Thomas Jones sells five negroes (Samuel, Dempe, George,Sarah, and Milley). Those negroes are subject to payment of cost of 100 pounds to Solomon Goge, attorney for the executors of Joseph Glass, now deceased and conveyed by bill of sale to James Singleton, Aquila Dyson and Jonathan Jones, together with one waggon, three cows, three beds and furniture, one desk, one cupboard, one chest, two tables, eight chairs, farming implements of every kind, the stock of hogs grain and hay now growing unto him, the said Stephen Jones, rented from the Executors of Joseph Glass.
    One of the witness signers Ellis Jones. On Oct 4, 1797, the oaths of James Singleton and Ellis Jones were sworn for this bill of sale.

    1800 Frederick County VA Tax List

    28 Dec 1808 - 30 Dec 1808 Frederick County VA - Estate Sale

    Frederick County VA Will Book #8, p. 415, Feb 7, 1809, Appraisement of Stephen Jones estate. Included notes held by Stephen of monies owed him - William Jones owed $400 - Samuel Boanham (sic) owed $321.61.
    (William his son - Samuel his stepson)

    4 Apr 1809
    Principal buyers of his estate:
    Principal buyers of his estate:
    John Gauntt - his son-in-law (Jemimah's husb)
    Samuel Bonham - his stepson
    Thomas Lindsey - his son-in-law (Keziah's husb)
    Catharine Jones - not his wife. She was already dec'd. Who is this? A dau-in-law?
    Charlotte Madden - wife of Jacob Madden (Mabra Sr & Jane
    M Madden - prob stepdau Sarah's hus. Mabra (Mabra Sr & Jane)
    E. Jones - prob his dau-in-law Elizabeth Brite (m Jonathan his son) or maybe Ellis Jones (sworn to sale bet Thomas Jones to Stephen)
    C. Jones - (Catharine Jones?)

    The following purchased items from the estate sale of Stephen Jones:
    Joseph Wood, David Green Lee, Peter McMurray, John Gaunt, Samuel Bonham, E. J. Hall, Thomas McCowen, Joseph Saxon, Thomas Lindsey, William Shaw, Henry Crumb, Jacob Wilson, John Perrell, John Denny, Daniel Sowers, John Swats, Catherine Jones, Michael Helpbringer, Arthur Carter, Adam Brown, John Wright, Jacob Stone, John Caywood, Thomas Jackson, Isaac Dowdle, James English, Charlotte Madden, Thomas Gottitt, Risen Duvall, Negro Janco, William Anderson, John Woill, M. Madden, Charles McCray, John Moffett, Abram Shank, George Philips, Henry Mark, Edward Noott, John Wall, John Cankhorn, and John Deven. None of John's children by his first marriage participate though they inherit the bulk of the estate. Perhaps because they have all moved to Kentucky is the reason they are missing


    1809 The Stephen Jones estate was taxed for 82-1/2 acres - Total $0.42. Catherine Jones, executor was taxed for two slaves over the age of 16 and two horses - Total $1.12.
    -
    25 May 1809 Appraisement, Frederick County

    11 Nov 1811 Account status.

    Frederick Co. VA Will Book #9, pp 88-90, Nov 22, 1811, Administration and Estate of Stephen Jones. Administrator is Samuel Bonham (curiously, it is done in pounds, not dollars.)


    excerpt from "Virginia Genealogies",
    Vols
    13-14, page 95 under the heading of Queries:
    1488. JONES-BONHAM. Want parents of Stephen Jones, born ca. 1745, died 1808,
    Frederick Co., Va., married 1st 1760; married 2nd 23 March 1783, Frederick Co.,
    Va., Catherine (?) Bonham, born ca. 1750, died 1809, Frederick Co., Va. Issue:
    Jemima Jones, born ca. 1784, married 1801 John Gaunt, Frederick Co., Va.; Keziah Jones, born 5 April 1786, married 1806 Thomas Lindsey, Frederick Co., Va. Both also had children by first marriages.
    Mrs. J. Troffer
    2040 N.E. 97th St.,
    Seattle, WA 98115.

    Stephen* married Miss (..)* Poole, (maybe) about 1754. (..)* (daughter of Joseph Poole, (immigrant) and Rebecca Janney) was born about 1740 in Loudoun Co, Virginia; died before 1783. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 65.  Miss (..)* Poole, (maybe) was born about 1740 in Loudoun Co, Virginia (daughter of Joseph Poole, (immigrant) and Rebecca Janney); died before 1783.

    Notes:

    . Stephen Jones married Miss (--?--) Poole? circa 1755 (The Benjamin Poole family of Quakers residing in Loudoun County were too young to have been the parents of Stephen Jones wife. If his wife was indeed a Poole, perhaps she is a sister to Benjamin as that timing would be better. However, the Poole family came from Bucks County, PA. Benjamin Poole's father was Joseph and he died in Bucks County. It is not likely that the Jones family came from that same county). (John Reedy)

    Children:
    1. 32. Thomas* Jones was born about 1756 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 1 Jul 1833 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky.
    2. Newberry Jones was born about 1762; died after 1772 in of, Henry Co, Kentucky.
    3. Mary "Polly" Jones was born on 9 Aug 1764 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 10 Feb 1847 in Henry Co, Kentucky.
    4. (Daughter) Jones was born about 1766; died after 1790.
    5. William Jones was born about 1766; died after 1820.
    6. Deborah Jones was born about 1770; died after 1810.
    7. Jonathan Jones was born on 23 Oct 1773 in Loudoun Co, Virginia; died on 22 Apr 1857 in of, Henry Co, Kentucky.
    8. Israel Jones was born on 24 Jul 1774 in Virginia; died on 1 Apr 1860 in Weakley Co, Tennessee.
    9. Rev John Jones was born about 1777 in Frederick, Co, Virginia (prob); died after 1820 in of, Henry Co, Kentucky.

  3. 66.  Mabra* "Mayberry" Madden, Sr was born before 1737 in Frederick Co, Virginia (son of John* Madden, Sr and Bridget* Helm); died before 2 Sep 1805 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1759, Frederick Co, Virginia; rent rolls
    • Census: 1764, Frederick Co, Virginia; rent rolls
    • Military: 1776, Revolutionary War, patrolling & waggonage
    • Will: 01 Sep 1806, Frederick Co, Virginia; probated

    Notes:

    1758: July 24: listed as Mayberry Maddin in Poll of Fred Co for Col Martin in G.W. election. Also a Mayberry Maddin listed in list for Mr. West (2 Mayberrys?)
    1759: Fred Co Rent Rolls
    1764: Fred Co Rent Rolls
    1766: Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #11, pp 202-204, Oct 7, 1766 - John Madden Jr.  (and Susannah, his wife) sells 400 acres to Mabra Madden for 100 pounds.
    1770, Apr 29 Deed Book 14, p 305 - Deed of Release - April 29, 1770
    Mabary Madden and wife Jane; Loughland Madden and Ann, and John Madden of Frederick County, Va., to Robert Rutherford 100 acres between Shenandoah River Opeckon Creek, part of grant to John Madden, decd. Mabra Madden John Madden heirs at law of John Madden, Decd. (same date as his marriage)
    (Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #14, pp 303-308, April 29, 1771 between Mabra Madden and Jane, his wife, Loughland Madden and Ann, his wife and Robert Rutherford for 100 pounds sold to Rutherford 100 acres between the Shenandoah River and Opeckeek, this being a part of a greater part of land (400 acres) owned by John Madden Sr. deceased, which had been granted to John Madden by deed fro m the Lord Proprietor of the Northern Neck in Virginia, Apr 2, 1751 and conveyed by John Madden Jr. and wife Susannah to Mabary Madden by Deeds of Lease and Release.) (document from John Reedy )

    1776: place of residence during the Revolution was Frederick Co. VA and his service was "Patrolling and Waggonage"
    Patriotic Record of Mabra Madden:
    Auditors Account Book 1775-1776, Req. C9853, Line 18
    Ditto paid Capt. T. Beall for balance say for Mabra Madden for waggonage 12-19- 9

    Frederick Co. Order Book 17, 1778-1781.
    to Mabra Madden for patroling one day ____ 12 ____.
    (from Genealogical Records Committee, N.S.D.A.R.

    1778: Frederick Co. VA Order Book #17, page 42, The petition of Mabra Madden against George Nicholas is dismissed - 1778.

    Public Service Claims, Commissioner's Book II
    p 201. A warrant issued to Mabra Maddin for waggon hire, allowed by the court of Frederick Co, September 1, 1783.

    From David Howard David.Howard@dlu.edu (Howard David): DAR genealogist Anne Waller Ready on Mabra Madden back in the 1960s. I had a cousin, Muriel Jenkins, of Hardin Co, IL that went in the DAR thru Mabra Madden, Sr.'s Rev. War patriot ser. She hired Ms Ready to research & prove his service record, so that she could join the DAR. (Susie Liva is Jenkins g-daughter)

    1787: Listed in 1787 Census of VA (Index to 1787 Census of VA Vol 3, p 499)

    1795, Nov 25: Bondsman for Jean Madden & John Thomas, Minister Returns Marriage Register No. 1
    (Frederick Co VA Marriages 1771-1825 by Eliza Timberlake Davis and same info also Virginia Historic Marriage Register, Fred Co Marriages 1738-1850 by John Vogt, 1984. (from Roger A. Rayborn
    (raybornr@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us)

    Frederick Co. VA Will book, Dec 20, 1805 - appraisement of Mabra Madden estate includes 3 slaves  

    Frederick County Virginia Wills - 1795-1816:
    The will of MABRA MADDEN, son of Bridget Helm and John Madden, dated 27 May 1805 was proven 2 September 1805 in Frederick County, Virginia. Heirs were: his wife, Jane, sons: William, Mabra, John, Jacob, Nancy, Elizabeth, Susan, Mary and Jane. Witnesses: Tarlton Webb, Samuel Bonham, and Peter Luke. Appraisal of his estate was 30 September 1805 by Adam Aldridge, MEREDITH HELM, and Frederick Dobyns. Peter Luke (NOTE: Samuel Bonham has not been identified)

    _____________
    Re: Marriage Record: (from jrowens@ecicnet.org (John R. Owens)
    Sherry, this might be difficult to find as the county was formed in 1738. The earliest marriage bonds for Frederick county date only to 1773, any marriages listed in my records before 1773 were extracted from published records and used. Frederick county marriage book number 1 is dated from 1782.
    If I can be of further help just let me know.
    John
    ____

    Virginia Court book link:
    http://books.google.com/books?id=pZ8UAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA365&lpg=PA365&dq=MABRA+MADDEN+JONES&source=bl&ots=P7EJ5cXCbp&sig=jyMfv2GbZ9ZBbK1Ki8IDJu2dlHk&hl=en&ei=6Kj1S93ZHo2OMrne7b4F&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CCgQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=MABRA%20MADDEN%20JONES&f=false

    Census:
    Name: Mabury Maddin
    State: VA
    County: Frederick County
    Township: Rent Rolls
    Year: 1759
    Record Type: Rent Role
    Database: VA Early Census Index


    Census:
    Name: Mabury Madden
    State: VA
    County: Frederick County
    Township: Rent Rolls
    Year: 1764
    Record Type: Rent Role
    Database: VA Early Census Index


    Military:
    NS DAR, Ancestor's Services Mabra Madden's place of residence during the Revolution was Frederick Co . VA. His service was: Patrolling and waggonage Auditors Account Book 1775-1776 Req. C8953 Line 18 Frederick Co. Order Book 17, 1778-1781

    Will:
    Frederick Co. VA Will book, Dec 20, 1805 - appraisement of Mabra Madden estate includes 3 slaves

    Frederick County Virginia Wills - 1795-1816:
    The will of MABRA MADDEN, son of Bridget Helm and John Madden, dated 27 May 1805 was proven 2 September 1805 in Frederick County, Virginia. Heirs were: his wife, Jane, sons: William, Mabra, John, Jacob, Nancy, Elizabeth, Susan, Mary and Jane. Witnesses: Tarlton Webb, Samuel Bonham, and Peter Luke. Appraisal of his estate was 30 September 1805 by Adam Aldridge, MEREDITH HELM, and Frederick Dobyns. Peter Luke (NOTE: Samuel Bonham has not been identified)
    * * * * *
    (Will ordered from Fred Co. VA)
    In the name of God amen. I Mabra Madden, res of the County of Frederick and State of Virginia do make and ordain this my last will and testament in the manner and form following.
    Item. I give and bequeath unto my eldest son William Madden one fourth part of my land to be laid off to the best advantage to include the house he now lives in together with the other improvements round about said house and made by him.
    Item. I also give and bequeath to my son Mabra Madden one other fourth part of my land to be laid off to the best advantage including the house he now lives in together with the improvements about said house.
    Item. I likewise give and bequeath to my son John Madden (whited out?) with the imcumbrance of admitting his brother William Madden to use the water of his well for the benefit of his house, hold, and stock so long as either or both of them ll hold the same, one other fourth part of my land to be laid off to the best advantage about the house he now occupies together with the other improvements round about the same.
    Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane Madden the fourth part of my land to be laid off to the best advantage including the dwelling house I now occupy together with out houses adjoining thereto during her widowhood and the distion of the profits accurring and upon her decease to be possessed by my son Jacob Madden as his proportion of my landed estate with the incumberance of admitting his brother Mabra Madden to use the water, the water of his well for the benefit of his hold and stock so long as either or both of them shall hold the same. It is my desire that my two daughters Nancy and Elizabeth Madden shall have the free use of the two shed rooms to the house I now live in during the lifetime and after the death of my wife to enjoy the same so long as both of them shall remain single and upon either of their marriages the other shall hold and enjoy the same in the same manner as if both did when single. They are also to have the use and benefit of the well of water, a stable, the back yard to have the use of one quarter part of the garden in the front of the house with free access to and from the said if the whole premises was in their or either of their possession. It is my wish that my daughter Nancy shall continue to possess the following property ??, as her own to dispose and do with as she may think proper: One bay horse, saddle & bridle, her bed and furniture thereto and one beauro, also my daughter Elizabeth to possess in like manner one bay mare, saddle and bridle, one negro girl by the name of Violet, her bed and furniture thereto, and one beauro. I desire the moveable property of every description after the death of my beloved wife shall be sold, the proceeds thereof to be equally divided amongst my five daughters, Nancy, Susan, Mary, Jane & Elizabeth. After all my last debts is paid my desire is that all moveable property shall be at the entire disposal of my wife Jane Madden. On her decease the same to be disposed of as above mentioned.
    Lastly, I nominate and appoint my wife Jane Ecxr, my two sons Mabra and Jacob Madden Exrs of this my Will and desire/enjoin on them to attend pointedly and religiously to the Executor of every claim herein contained. In ?? whereof I have heto set my hand and seal this 27th day of May 1805.
    Signed, sealed and delivered by the
    above Mabra Madden & acknowledged
    to be his last will / testament in the
    presents of
    Tarlton F. Webb Mabra Madden
    Samuel Bonham
    Peter Luke

    At a court held for Fred County the second day of September 1805 this last will and testament of Mabra Madden was proved by the oath of Samuel Bonham.
    ?? thereto and on the motion of Jane Madden, Mabra Madden and Jacob, the executrix and exrs therein named who made oath according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form giving security whereupon they toher with security entered into and acknowledged. Bond conditioned as the law dictates and at a court held for the Fred Co the 30th day of Sept 1805, the same was further proved by the oath of Peter Luke as witness, thereto and ordered to be recorded by the court.
    * * * * *
    will was probated 1 September 1806; witness JOHN MADDEN was reportedly residing in Bourbon County, Kentucky, at that time.


    Purusant to an order of the court dated Sept. 1805 we the subscribers being first sworn have inventoried and appraised all the slaves and personal estate of Mabra Madden Sr. deceased that was presented to our view. Given under our hand on this 27th September 1805.
    Adam Aldridge
    Merideth Helm
    Leonard Dobyns

    1822, June 3 - estate account - Mabra Madden, Admr, recorded Jun 3 1822, Will Book 11,
    p 286.

    Frederick Co. VA Will Book #8, pp 168-171, Mabra Madden Sr. appraisement, Sep 27, 1805

    Mabra* married Mrs. Jane* (..) Madden on 29 Apr 1770 in Frederick Co, Virginia. Jane* was born about 1737; died on 15 Mar 1821 in Frederick Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 67.  Mrs. Jane* (..) Madden was born about 1737; died on 15 Mar 1821 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1810, Frederick Co, Virginia
    • Will: 05 Mar 1821, Frederick Co, Virginia; recorded
    • Possessions: Nov 1830, Court of Appeals, Winchester, Frederick Co, Virginia; Madden v Madden

    Notes:

    There has been some speculation that she was a Bonham, and even perhaps the daughter of Ephraim Bonham and Susannah Jones of Philadelphia. They did have a daughter Susan, but she died as an infant.


    Census:
    Peggy Knight (knight m Sowers)
    Jane Madden (wid o/ Mabra Madden)
    David Dering
    John Gaunt m Jemimah Jones d/o Jones/Ackley
    William Madden
    John Mccormick (a McCormick m Harriet Jones Mitchell whose dau m Amos Ackley Bonham)
    James Robinson
    Georgen Norris
    William Snicker
    John Milton
    William Maham
    Jesse Orear (mother was Malinda Madden "Reno")
    Elizabeth Brounley
    Joseph Mc Laughlin
    Elijah Graves
    Richard Martin
    James Lindsey
    Huldah Berry
    John Morgan


    Will:
    Frederick Co. VA Will Book #11, page 70, In the name of God Amen, I Jane Madden of Frederick County, Virginia being of sound mind and memory, revoking all other wills by me made, do make this my last will and testament. Imprennis-?, I give to my daughter Ann Madden to her heirs forever all the corn and all the wheat what 'Baker' lard hogs and her choice of any one of my cows and my bay horse which I purchased from her which I may be possessed of at my death and it is my further will and desire that the ballance (sic) of my estate be divided equally amongst my daughters Ann Madden, Susanna Jones, Mariam Hunter, Jane Thomas and the heirs of Elizabeth Bulger and lastly I constitue (sic) and appint (sic) my son Mabra Madden Executor of this my last will and testament giving under my hand & seal this 14th day of March, eighteen hundred and fifteen.
    Jane Madden, her cross, seal
    Mabra Madden
    John Risler


    5th Day of March 1821, last will and testiment of Jane Madden ordered by the court to be recorded by metion of Mabra Madden, the Executor therein named. His security, whereupon with Samuel Bonham his security, entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of three hundred dollars conditioned for his due and faithful administration of the said decedants estate. By the Court.

    Appraisers of her estate: 30 Apr 1821
    G Hancock
    Carter B Chandler
    John Gant

    Children:
    1. William Madden, Sr. was born between 1761 and 1770 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 15 Oct 1834 in Harrison Co, Indiana.
    2. Mabra \"Mayberry\" Madden, Jr was born in 1769 in Winchester, Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 20 Sep 1823 in Winchester, Frederick Co, Virginia.
    3. 34. John* Madden was born on 25 Feb 1770 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 20 Nov 1850 in Scott Co, Illinois; was buried in Madden Cem, Exeter, Scott Co, Illinois.
    4. Jacob Madden was born about 1771 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 11 Jan 1808 in Frederick Co, Virginia.
    5. 33. Susan* Madden was born about 1766 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1830.
    6. Nancy Madden was born about 1773 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 1830.
    7. Elizabeth Madden was born about 1774 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 4 Mar 1815.
    8. Mariam (Mary) Madden was born about 1776 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1830.
    9. Jane (Jean) Madden was born about 1778 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1830.
    10. Ann Madden was born about 1780 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1830.

  5. 70.  Samuel* Bonham, (prob son. not son of Samuel & Ruth Bowyer) was born about 1748 (son of Hezekiah* Bonham, Jr and Martha* Runyon); died in 1782 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: 26 Jan 2013; Eskline (Oechslen)

    Notes:

    *Hazie attributed four additional children to Samuel, Jr. and Ruth Bowyer Bonham, viz., Samuel, III; Peter; Benjamin; and Elam. Of these, Peter was almost certainly the son of Amariah Bonham and, although various civil records attest to the existence of the others, there is no substantial evidence of their parentage. Even so, it is probable, even likely, that at least some of them are descended from Nicholas Bonham. Nevertheless, Howard Bonham concluded that Samuel and Ruth Bonham had no children with the possible exception of Catherine, who died as a young child.
    http://web.pdx.edu/~davide/gene/Bonham_Samuel.htm


    16 Sep 1773
    Loudoun Co Deed Book I 391-392
    Memo: It is agreed between B. Fairfax Esqr on the part of Gidney Clarke Esqr and John Garrett that said Fairfax will as soon as he conveniently can procure a good and sufficient power of Attorney legally executed and recorded enabling him to Lease to said Garrett 200 acres of said Clarke's land in Loudoun where said Garrett now lives to the said Garrett for three lives at and for the Rent of L. 3.0 p cent. acres and said Garrett agrees to accept of a Lease on the above Terms and Immediately pay the Rent now in arrear for the time he has occupied said 150 acres at the above rate. It is farther agreed that said Garrett may have a subtenant on said 200 acres that Subtenant making improvements proportionable to the Quantity of land he occupies. September 16 1773.
    Signed Bryan Fairfax; John Jared. Wit: G. Johnston; W. Elzey
    We the Subscribers do agree to accept of Leases on the above terms and pay the said Rents of L 3.0 p cent acres in proportion to what we hold in our Lotts as already laid of and occupied by us with the proviso that such of us as have more than 50 acres of land in the lot may have leave to place a Subtenant on the same terms with the said Jarretts is and we farther agree to pay the rents in arrear for 150 acres if we have enjoyed as much. Witness our hands this 16th day of Septr. 1773. Bryan Fairfax
    Stephen Jones sold to John Whitacre.
    John Palmer, Jonathan Millason,
    Benja Hisketts mark "B" Shadrach Lewallen,
    Henry Van Over, Samuel Bonham.
    At a Court continued and held for Loudoun County September the 16th 1773 This Memorandum of Agreement was acknowledged by the parties and ordered to be recorded.

    1776 Oct - Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #17, pp 138-140, Oct 1, 1776. Leonard Ecksline and Mary, his wife for 907 pounds, paid by Samuel Bonham for 164 acres.
    Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #17, pp 140-142, Oct 1, 1776. Leonard Ecksline and Mary, his wife for 48 pounds, paid by Samuel Bonham for 82 acres, landed bounded in part by John Madden; also bounded in part by John Neill dec'd
    (Ecksline, Oechslen, Axline, Exline - see Research Notes)

    1782: Frederick County Will Book #4, Part 2, pp 605-606, June 9, 1782, Appraisement of Samuel Bonham's estate


    Name:
    many many DNA matches who are descended from the Runyons, which is a strong case that Samuel is indeed son of Hezekiah Jr. and Martha Runyon. However, guess it's possible there could be some other connection to explain these matches; but for now looks promising.


    Research Notes:
    Bought land 1776 Oct - Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #17, pp 138-140, Oct 1, 1776. Leonard Ecksline and Mary, his wife adjoined Madden and Neill land.
    Who was he?

    http://bedfordconnection.org/Turner/ps05_128.html

    no Leonard mentioned in this site, but must be close:

    GEORG CHRISTOFF OECHSLEN (AXLINE-EXLINE)
    Birth 1705, ALSACE, PRUSSIA, GERMANY
    Death 1 Apr 1768, PIKELAND TWP., CHESTER CO., PA
    Spouses
    1 CATARINA (CATHERINE) UNKNOWN
    Marriage 27 Sep 1723, BOHL, PFALTZ, GERMANY

    Georg Christoff Oechslein arrived at the Port of Philadelphia, October 2nd, 1727, aboard the Ship "Adventure", Master was John Davies. The ship sailed from Rotterdam. He signed the Oath of Allegiance upon arriving in America that day. Georg lived in the Philadelphia area for a few years. He and his wife settled in Winchester, Frederick County, VA where son Adam was born and then they moved to Loudoun County, VA, where sons George and Johannes were born, as well as their daughter. George & Catherine lived in Berks Co., PA in 1756. He appears on the tax list in Chester Co., PA IN 1763.
    Adam 1733-1818 Winchester Frederick Co
    m Mary Ann Prior (Pryor) died in PA
    George 1735-1801 Loudoun d in Hardy Co VA
    m Maria Catherine Kraus
    unk 1737 m Leonard Herringer d in Loudoun
    Johannes 1739-1833 Loudoun
    m Christena Mertz

    Samuel* married Catherine* Ackley about 1768 in Frederick Co, Virginia. Catherine* (daughter of Thomas* Ackley) was born in 1750 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 6 Mar 1809 in Frederick Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 71.  Catherine* Ackley was born in 1750 in Frederick Co, Virginia (daughter of Thomas* Ackley); died before 6 Mar 1809 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Notes:

    from Tom - Bishopline@aol - to JJReedy, Nov 27 1998:
    Reading over my Bonham notes.... it's still not clear who the parents of the Bonhams who married Maddens were.
    Here's what I believe to be children of Aaron Bonham.
    Ann b ca 1771 m Thomas Weathers
    Jonathan b ca 1773
    Aaron b 1776
    Senrah b 1778, m Joseph Boxwell
    Samuel b ca 1778 m Nancy (..)
    Moses, b ca 1782 m Ann Marquis
    Martha, b ca 1791 m Jonathan Paine.
    Possibly Rachel, b 1786, m William Howell.

    The Catherine who married Stephen Jones was the widow of Samuel Bonham, Frederick Co., Minute Book 1809-1812, page 32 - "the noncupative will of Catharine Jones, decd, widow of Stephen Jones, decd, whereby on 28th of Feb she devised and beqed all her estate to her children by her first husband Samuel Bonham, decd, and left the management thereof to her son Samuel Bonham was proved agreeably to law by the oaths of Philip Christian (sp -Chastain? - see footnote 1 below) and Jane Madden."
    Also, the same book, page 16, 6 Mar 1809, "Motion of Samuel Bonham ordered that John Gannt (John Gant was appraiser for Charlotte Madden's estate in 1821- also appraiser of slave of Jacob Madden on 2 Nov 1824) and Jemimah his wife, Thomas sey and Keziah his wife, be summoned to 1 day of April Court to show cause why the nuncupative will of Catherine Jones, decd, should not be proved and established agreeably to Law."
    Unfortunately I couldn't find any record of the nuncupative will. Perhaps it's tucked away in the Frederick county courthouse somewhere. I also bet there was some court suit somewhere, but to find that you would have to spend a full week ie Frederick courthouse looking through the stuff.
    Having said that, I still think the Madden married daughters of Samuel and Catherine Bonham. It's just that the Maddens aren't mentioned in any records with Aaron Bonham. In 1792, Aaron moved from the Opequon area (where Samuel moved to i6 and died there in 1782) about 10 miles east to the Blue Ridge. Then around 1806 he moved to Loudon County, then 1812 to Ohio. None of the Maddens followed in his 'footsteps.' Aaron's sons Samuel and Aaron and Jonathan followed him, as did his daughters Martha and Ann.
    John Madden's plat of 400 acres in 1751 is very near where Samuel Bonham moved in 1776 (he bought the land from Eckline.)
    Strange enough, there was also a John Bishop in that area and it's hard to place him, but he probably connects with my family. There's a Fred Co Legislative petition that has Samuel Bishop and Aron Bonham's signature side by side. Samuel Bom, son of Aaron, was living next door to my John Bishop in Ohio in 1820.
    Another thing - there's an 1811 Fred Co legislative petition with the signature of Smauel Boman (this read like an m, but is surely an n) and the names near his are Mabry Madden and William Madden.
    In 1811 Samuel Bonham (son of Aaron) was in Loudoun Co with my John Bishop on the personal property tax lists. So, the above Samuel Bonham is the son of Samuel Bonham and Catherine.
    See what I mean? Most of the time, I see the Maddens with the Samuel & Catherine folks, not the Aaron folks. But I don't have any conclusive proof and it's still an open question. Just need to find an elusive record or two. But my bets arhat the Bonham girls who married Maddens were children of Samuel & Catherine Bonham.
    ____

    Catherine Bonham, m Stephen Jones 23 Mar 1783 in Frederick Co, Virginia. Minister Alexander Balmain (Fred Co Marriages 1738-1850, Vogt, Kethley, 1984). Stephen Jones died in 1809.

    JONES, STEPHEN
    Sale Account 4 Apr 1809
    Among buyers: Catherine Jones
    Fdk Co. Mar., Steven Jones m Catherine Bonham 23 Mar 1783,
    Frederick Co. marriage

    JONES, STEPHEN
    Account current 2 Dec 1811
    Administrator: Samuel Bonham
    Examiners: Griff H. Taylor, G.H. Harris

    JONES, STEPHEN
    Inventory and Appraisal 7 Feb 1809
    Appraisers: Peter McMurray, Thomas Jackson, Michael Earhart (p415-417)

    JONES, CATHERINE
    Account current 1/1809 4 Apr 1815
    Filed by Samuel Bonham

    JONES, CATHERINE
    Inventory and Appraisal 6 June 1809
    Appraisers: Peter McMurray, John Helm, Sr., Joseph Hedges

    JONES, CATHERINE
    Estate Sale 22 May 1809 and 31 Oct 1809 4 Feb 1811
    no signatures

    Among purchasers on Sale Account, 4 Apr 1809:
    John Canham (Bonham?)
    S. Bonham
    Sam Bonham
    C. Jones
    Catherine Jones
    M Madden -(prob son-in-law - Sarah's hus (s/o Mabra & Jane Bonham)
    Charlotte Madden (wife of Jacob Madden - son of Mabra & Jane)
    Peter McMurray
    John Moffett - (On July 1768 John Madden (m Susannah Mayberry, son of John Madden & Bridget Helm) made a deed giving power-of-attorney to JOHN MOFFETT of Fauquier County, Virginia.

    Frederick Co. VA Will Book #9, pp 35-38, Feb 4, 1811, Estate sale -
    Catharine Jones - Who is this? A dau-in-law?
    Frequent purchasers:
    Mabra Madden - son-in-law (Sarah's husb)
    Samuel Bonham - her son?
    Thomas Lindsay - son-in-law (Keziah's husb)
    William Shaw (son-in-law - husb of Lydia Bonham)

    Frederick Co. VA Will Book #9, pp 359-360, April 4, 1815, Administration and Estate of Catharine Jones by Samuel Bonham

    footnote 1:

    Ann Bonham - will 13 Nov 1812 1 Mar 1813
    children unamed. Ex: Humphrey Francis Christian
    Legatee: Ann Christian
    Estate sold, money given to son Humphrey Francis Christian now "in service of US If deceased, money to be divided among all my children." My desire is that Ann Christian, daughter of Edward Christian have equal share with my children.
    Exr: Henry Callett
    Ann Christian m Hezekiah Boneham 15 Jul 1792 Fred Co.
    Edward Christian admitted to practice law in Jeff Co 1801

    Fred Co Wills & Administrations 1795-1816
    Ann Bonham 1 Mar 1813 (p219) Book 9
    Legatee: Ann Christian

    see: Francis Christian 15 Dec 1785 / Apr 1788 Fdr Co
    naming wife Ann Christian w sons Humphrey, Edward, Betsy.
    Ann Christian m Hezekiah Boneham 15 Jul 1792 (ministers return)

    relation to Phillip Christian?

    a Philip Christian made sworn oath that Solomon Bonham, Jr., son of Solomon Bonham was legally able to serve as exr of Catherine Ackley Bonham Jones estate. Philip not listed in ths family study, but clearly from the same family.
    Philip would be at least 21 in 1809; so b bet prob 1750 and 1788.

    Children:
    1. Sarah "Sallie" Bonham was born in 1769 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 13 Aug 1840 in Frederick Co, Virginia.
    2. Alice Bonham was born about 1771; died after 1791.
    3. Elizabeth Bonham was born about 1771 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died in 1807 in Woodford Co, Kentucky.
    4. Edward Bonham was born about 1775; died after 1782.
    5. 35. Catharine* Bonham was born on 6 Nov 1777 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 5 Nov 1866 in Scott Co, Illinois; was buried in Madden Cem, Exeter, Scott Co, Illinois.
    6. Lydia Bonham was born about 1779; died after 1796.
    7. Samuel S. Bonham was born in 1781 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died on 22 Apr 1859 in Clarke Co, Virginia.

  7. 72.  John* Lovelady, Sr., Rev War was born in 1736 in North Carolina (son of Thomas* Lovelady, Sr and Hannah* Hix); died after 1790; was buried in Jessie Parker Cem, Lafayette, Macon Co, Tennessee (?).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Bef 1760, Greene Co, Tennessee
    • Other-Begin: 1763, Orange Co, North Carolina; Brashears
    • Property: 1767, Indian Camp Creek, Orange Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 23 Oct 1771, Orange Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 1775, Orange Co, North Carolina; exchange for South Carolina
    • Residence: Between 1775 and 1783, Peytons Creek, Smith Co, Tennessee
    • Military: Between 1775 and 1783, Revolutionary War, Smith Co, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1780, Green Co, Tennessee
    • Military: 7 Oct 1780, Battle of King Mountain, Green Co, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Gayle has his wife as Agnes Merchant, but no documentation or source.

    from Karl Kiser:
    The early ancestors are a mystery. John is a good possible father of Thomas. I do not know his wife. I have seen Sarah Morgan but never good documentation on the marriage.
    Note: He had a daughter named Sarah and a son named "Morgan," so until further is learned, will stay with Sarah Morgan.

    Greene County, Tennessee 1783 Tax List

    Listed below are the names listed on the 1783 Greene Co Tax list, this was the first list taken for Greene Co. The original tax list can be viewed at the Nathanael Greene Museum in Greeneville.

    This list does not have any locations just the names, although some notes of interest were added to this list of names:

    Almost all on list were Revolutionary soldiers.
    They were known as the "Nollichuckey Settlers."
    In 1785 Adam Meek built his cabin farthest westward but civilization had not reached the present Knox Co border.
    Many of them settled on the "Brown Purchase" -- land bought from the indians by Jacob Brown, a Major in the Revolution.
    The Nolichuckey settlers were famous as riflemen.
    Many of them were enlisted with the NC Continental Line or the VA Militia.
    Samuel Wear, whose family came from Bucks Co, VA, was a border hero and one of the first TN representatives.
    In 1782 several families came to Greene Co from PA. The Galbreaths, Rankins, Magills, Delaneys, Wilsons, Moores and McClungs.
    Early land grants: the Nelsons, Vances, Crosbys, Inmans, Casteels, Pates, Jones and Conways.
    The first pioneers here were the Gillespies, Crocketts, Henry Earnest, Francis Hughes, Nathan Davis, Ashael Rawlings and Col. Daniel Kenedy (first Clerk of Court) and Amos Byrd from Westover Manor in VA.
    Maryland families to settle here were the Howards, Dewitts, Weltys, Hills and Gists.
    From Washington Co., VA were Col Arthur Campbell, the Craigs, Blackburns.
    Earliest NC families were the Loves, Whites, Alexanders, Balches and Vances.
    Robert Wylie was one of the first merchants in Greene County.

    ****Partial List****
    Joseph Davis James Lovelady Thomas Ray John Wood
    Nathan Davis John Lovelady William Ray Richard Woods
    Nicholas Day Davis Marshall Lovelady Abraham Reece John Woodward

    from Karl Kiser:
    The early ancestors are a mystery. John is a good possible father of Thomas.


    Name:
    or William of Greene Co, Tennessee

    Other-Begin:
    Minutes of Orange Co Court, North Carolina
    1763 Middleton Brashears vs Thomas Lovelatty, Sr. petition
    Middleton Brashears vs. John Lovelatty debt (ibid)
    Middleton Brashears vs. Marshall Lovelatty (ibid)

    Property:
    1766 Thomas Lovelatty was granted 400 acres on Indian Camp Creek, a fork of Abitton's Creek.
    1767 John Loveletty was given three grants totaling 650 acres in the same watershed.

    Property:
    1770 Thomas Lovelatty sold 200 acres of his 1766 grant t o Marshall(for L5[5 pounds] proclamation money.
    1771 23 Oct Marshall Lovelatty sold to John Lovelatty th e above land for L20[20 pounds] proc. money.

    Property:
    1772 A land survey was made to establish the line between North and South Carolina. This placed some lands granted in North Carolina into South Carolina and the landowners were to turn in their grants and apply to South Carolina for
    new ones. Otherwise the land would be declared vacant and granted to anyone who applied for it.
    1775 Marshall and John signed a declaration asking the King for relief.
    We do not know if Marshall and John received new grants or turned in their old ones. They were in Green Co. Tn by 1780

    Military:
    John Lovelady lived on Peyton?s Creek near the head of Dixon?s Creek. He was a revolutionary soldier and his wife molded bullets during the war.

    Smith County Revolutionary War Soldiers
    From "Tennessee Cousins"
    by Worth S. Ray Originally published 1950. Last reprint Genealogy Publishing Co, Inc.
    Library of Congress Catalog #68-24689-5.
    Read the book for further details about these Smith County Soldiers.
    Transcribed by Catherine Trumm

    ----

    A statement from her grandson, "My grandfather, John Lovelady, was a native of South Carolina. He and his wife both served in the Revolutionary and Indian Wars. Grandmother moulded bullets for the men while they fought..."

    History of Smith County, Tennessee
    Transcription of text
    Detail
    Page 51.
    Date
    1892
    Other information
    This comes from a letter from a grandson of John Lovelady, from Cave Creek, Newton County, Arkansas written to John W. Bowens, author of an 1892 History of Smith County, Tennessee, and quoted in his book. The book, apparently typed and "self-published" is a classic on the county and is available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives.



    Military:
    Probably the John Lovelady listed on those who served at Battle of King Mountain - along with James and Marshall Lovelady.
    http://www.tngenweb.org/revwar/counties/greene/1783.html

    John* married Sarah* Morgan(?) about 1760. Sarah* was born about 1740; died after 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 73.  Sarah* Morgan(?) was born about 1740; died after 1790.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: Between 1775 and 1783, Revolutionary War, Smith Co, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Some researches show Sarah Morgan as spouse; however that appears to be conjecture only and so far, no found basis. (see note of husband)

    Name:
    Some researchers show her to be Sarah Morgan but it was only put forward as speculation by researcher Dave McDonald and others. It is not verified or substantiated.
    From Karl Kiser: The early ancestors are a mystery. John is a good possible father of Thomas. I do not know his wife. I have seen Sarah Morgan but never good documentation on the marriage.
    Note: He had a daughter named Sarah and a son named "Morgan," so until further is learned, will stay with Sarah Morgan.

    Some researchers are showing a wife Agnes Merchant.
    This union is not correct.
    Thanks to KK for finding this website: http://ausbourne.familytreeguide.com/getperson.php?personID=I0648&tree=T1&PHPSESSID=009360726c7b5a430cc99b595e752b3e


    Military:
    John Lovelady lived on Peyton?s Creek near the head of Dixon?s Creek. He was a revolutionary soldier and his wife molded bullets during the war.

    Smith County Revolutionary War Soldiers
    From "Tennessee Cousins"
    by Worth S. Ray Originally published 1950. Last reprint Genealogy Publishing Co, Inc.
    Library of Congress Catalog #68-24689-5.
    Read the book for further details about these Smith County Soldiers.
    Transcribed by Catherine Trumm

    Children:
    1. John Lovelady was born about 1761 in North Carolina; died in 1825 in Bledsoe Co, Tennessee.
    2. William Morgan Lovelady was born about 1765 in Greene Co, Tennessee (possibly); died on 22 Dec 1846 in Shelby Co, Alabama.
    3. 36. Thomas* Lovelady was born in 1767 in Orange Co, North Carolina or Laurens Co, South Carolina; died between 1826 and 1830 in White Co, Tennessee; was buried in Lovelady Cem, Cookeville, Putnam Co (prev White Co), Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Lovelady, (dau?) was born about 1773; died after 1794.

  9. 74.  John* Wear was born on 12 Jan 1741 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania (son of Robert* Wear and Rebecca* Carrell); died on 17 Jan 1835 in Sevier Co, Tennessee.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1780, Battle of Kings Mountain, Cherokee Co, North Carolina

    Notes:

    Early in the spring of 1800 John Wear, Nathan Wilkinson, and others including Obediah Lovelady journeyed in small boats from Fine's Ferry on French Broad River at the mouth of Nolachuck River destined for Boone's settlement on the Missouri River. Generally the Indians were friendly and helpful, but towards the end of their journey they encountered hostile Cherokees who were waging war with the Kikapoo. They were led by John Watts who gave John Wear the same protection he had given to Robert Wear and the party landed safely at Fort Massac about the first of May and continued on to the Mississippi River and settled near the swamps in the vicinity of Old Jackson. They were immediately taken sick with fever. Many of the party died among them Nancy Moore, John Wear's wife, and his son John and the rest only survived due to the care given them by the Indians.
    On his application for a Revolutionary War pension, John Wear gives his birthdate as 12 January 1741. John Wilkinson says that John's wife Nancy Moore, the daughter of Moses and Jane Moore. She died on their ill-fated trip to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in 1800.
    --------
    John Wear states in his Rev. Was pension application that he entered the army from Greene Co NC (later Tennessee) in January 1781, spending 3 months in Capt John Sevier's company, "in pursuit of the tories'; three months in Capt. Wm. Tate's company in the siege of Yorktown and the capture of Cornwallis; four months in Capt. Moses Moore's company; and the last two months under Col Sam'l Wear (his brother) against the Cherokee Indians. After the war he lived in Cape Girardeau briefly, Christian Co KY, and finally Sevier County, Tennessee.

    1792 was the security for his daughter Jane's marriage in Greene Co, Tennessee.

    Military:
    Revolutionary War soldier

    John* married Rebecca Nancy* Moore about 1765 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia. Rebecca (daughter of Captain Moses* Moore and Jane (..) Moore) was born about 1745; died in May 1800 in en route to Cape Girardeau, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 75.  Rebecca Nancy* Moore was born about 1745 (daughter of Captain Moses* Moore and Jane (..) Moore); died in May 1800 in en route to Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Nancy Moore, according to various family records was one of three wives of John Wear. She was the daughter of Moses Moore, quite likely the same Capt. Moses Moore in whose company John Wear served four months in the Revolutionary War. It is believed that John Wear's second and third wives were Margaret and Diana.

    Nancy's name is also given as Rebecca in Notable Southern Families where it states:
    "Mary Thompson died in 1797 and Samuel married Polly (Mary) Gilliand a few years later. Polly was the daughter of John and Margaret Gilliand. Margaret Gilliand was a daughter of Moses and Jane Moore and sister of John Wear's wife Rebecca."
    In support of this, they did name a daughter Rebecca. On John's application for a Revolutionary War pension, John Wear gives his birthdate as 12 January 1741. John Wilkinson says that John's wife Nancy Moore, the daughter of Moses and Jane Moore.

    Died:
    Early in the spring of 1800 John Wear, Nathan Wilkinson, and others including Obediah Lovelady journeyed in small boats from Fine's Ferry on French Broad River at the mouth of Nolachuck River destined for Boone's settlement on the Missouri River. Generally the Indians were friendly and helpful, but towards the end of their journey they encountered hostile Cherokees who were waging war with the Kikapoo. They were led by John Watts who gave John Wear the same protection he had given to Robert Wear and the party landed safely at Fort Massac about the first of May and continued on to the Mississippi River and settled near the swamps in the vicinity of Old Jackson. They were immediately taken sick with fever. Many of the party died among them Nancy Moore, John Wear's wife, and his son John and the rest only survived due to the care given them by the Indians.

    Children:
    1. Samuel Wear was born on 23 May 1766 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Mar 1852 in Jefferson Co, Alabama.
    2. Margaret Wear was born about 1768; died after 1790.
    3. 37. Jane* Wear was born in 1773 in Staunton, Augusta Co, Virginia; died in Jan 1860 in Andrew Co, Missouri; was buried in Jackson Cem, Andrew Co, Missouri.
    4. John Wear was born about 1770; died in 1800 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
    5. Rebecca Wear was born on 1 Feb 1772 in Rockbridge Co (prev Augusta Co), Virginia; died on 2 Nov 1854 in Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co, Missouri (prob).

  11. 84.  Aaron* Stebbins, Sr was born on 21 Jun 1715 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (son of Joseph* Stebbins, Jr and Rebecca* Colton); died on 28 Jan 1789 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death: 22 Jan 1789, Somers, Tolland Co, Connecticut

    Aaron* married Mary* Wright about 1742 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts. Mary* (daughter of Benjamin* Wright, II and Mary* Miller) was born on 14 Aug 1723 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 5 Mar 1804 in Somers, Tolland Co, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 85.  Mary* Wright was born on 14 Aug 1723 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (daughter of Benjamin* Wright, II and Mary* Miller); died on 5 Mar 1804 in Somers, Tolland Co, Connecticut.

    Notes:

    Resided at Springfield and Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Removed to "The Western Reserve."

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Stebbins was born on 7 Oct 1743 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1763.
    2. Rhoda Stebbins was born on 3 Mar 1745 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1764.
    3. 42. Aaron* Stebbins, Jr was born on 18 Dec 1747 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 1 Feb 1819 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.
    4. Mary Stebbins was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1770.
    5. Eunice Stebbins was born on 7 Aug 1750 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1770.
    6. Joel Stebbins was born on 11 Mar 1752 in Massachusetts; died in 1800.
    7. Lois Stebbins was born in Feb 1757 in Massachusetts; died on 26 Jul 1839.
    8. Seth Stebbins was born on 20 Nov 1761 in Massachusetts; died after 1781.
    9. Enoch Stebbins was born on 5 Jan 1763; died on 22 Feb 1831 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.
    10. Daniel Stebbins was born on 29 Jan 1769 in Massachusetts; died after 1790.

  13. 86.  James* Beebe was born on 14 Feb 1741 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut (son of Ezekiel* Beebe and Hannah* Rogers); died before 18 Apr 1814 in Marshall, Oneida, New York.

    Notes:

    Marshall or Paris. Lived in New London, Ct.;
    Wilbraham, Hampden, Ma 1779-1785;
    Longmeadow, Ma 1785-1798;
    1800 Marshall - listed in census.
    It is said that he was a participant in the Boston Tea Party.

    James* married Ruth* Brooks about 1761 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut. Ruth* was born on 26 Jul 1741 in New London Co, Connecticut; died before 5 Jan 1829 in Marshall, Oneida, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 87.  Ruth* Brooks was born on 26 Jul 1741 in New London Co, Connecticut; died before 5 Jan 1829 in Marshall, Oneida, New York.
    Children:
    1. 43. Esther* Beebe was born about 1764 in Hampden, Massachusetts; died before 1797.
    2. Ruth Beebe was born on 05 Jul 1766; died on 01 Jul 1853 in Chardon Geauga Co, Ohio.
    3. James Beebe was born in 1764 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died in 1837 in Brookfield, Madison Co, New York.
    4. Temperance Beebe was born about 1769; died before 1817 in Marshall, Oneida, New York.
    5. Charles Beebe was born about 1771; died after 1820 in of, Brookfield, New York.
    6. Ezra Beebe was born about 1773 in Connecticut; died on 13 Jan 1813 in Perry Center, Geauga, Ohio.
    7. Isaac Beebe was born about 1775 in Lebanon, Grafton Co, New Hampshire; died in 1834 in Chadon, Ohio or Jackson Co, Missouri.
    8. Henry Beebe was born after 1776; died on 02 Mar 1861 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, New York; was buried in Storkville Cem, Sangerfield, New York.
    9. Hannah Beebe was born about 1777; died after 1800.
    10. Lucy Beebe was born in 1781 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1816.
    11. Nancy Beebe was born on 02 Jun 1782; died after 1810 in of, Longmeadow, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.
    12. Abel Beebe was born on 20 Jun 1783 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 07 Jun 1853 in Pomfret, Chautaugua, New York.
    13. Sarah Beebe was born about 1785; died after 1817 in of, Paris, Oneida, New York.

  15. 92.  (..)* Shelton, (Scot descent) was born about 1755 in Virginia; died after 1800.

    (..)* married Miss (..)* Wilson (?), (Welsh descent) about 1802 in of, Maury Co, Tennessee. (..)* was born about 1755 in of, Virginia; died before 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 93.  Miss (..)* Wilson (?), (Welsh descent) was born about 1755 in of, Virginia; died before 1800.
    Children:
    1. 46. George Washington* Shelton, (son??) was born about 1780 in Virginia (or England?); died after 1830 in of, Maury Co, Tennessee, or Texas.

  17. 96.  James* Court was born before 12 Sep 1762 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 12 Sep 1762 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England (son of Thomas* Court and Ann* Parker); died before 20 Feb 1838 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 20 Feb 1838 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Baptism: 12 Sep 1762 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancs.
    James Court - Son of Thomas Court & Ann
    Abode: Blackburn
    Register: Baptisms 1759 - 1772, Page 27, Entry 34
    Source: LDS Film 1278778


    Buried:
    Burial: 20 Feb 1838 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    James Cort -
    Age: 76 years
    Abode: Blackburn
    Buried by: R. Burnet
    Register: Burials 1836 - 1843, Page 152, Entry 5
    Source: LDS Film 1278820 - PR3073/1/86

    James* married Nancy* "Nanny" Edmundson on 14 May 1781 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Nancy* (daughter of Joseph* Edmundson and Margaret* ffoster) was born before 29 Nov 1761 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 29 Nov 1761 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancaster, England; died before 23 Sep 1829 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 23 Sep 1829 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 97.  Nancy* "Nanny" Edmundson was born before 29 Nov 1761 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 29 Nov 1761 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancaster, England (daughter of Joseph* Edmundson and Margaret* ffoster); died before 23 Sep 1829 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 23 Sep 1829 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Baptism: 29 Nov 1761 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancs.
    Nancey Edmundson - Daughter of Joseph Edmundson & Margaret
    Abode: Blackburn
    Register: Baptisms 1759 - 1772, Page 21, Entry 28
    Source: LDS Film 1278778


    Research Notes:
    Marriage: 30 Dec 1740 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Henry Sharples - of Clayton le Dale
    Elizabeth Edmundson - of Clayton le Dale
    Married by publication
    Register: Marriages 1722 - 1754, Page 21L, Entry 4
    Source: Film 1278778




    Marriage: 10 Oct 1768 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    John Margerison - Warper of Parish of Blackburn
    Ann Edmundson - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: John Nevill; Richd Cardwell, Junr
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1768 - 1769, Page 21, Entry 62
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 7 Feb 1769 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    William Hogg - Joyner of Parish of Blackburn
    Nancey Edmundson - Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: John Nevill; Saml Cable
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1768 - 1769, Page 42, Entry 125
    Source: LDS Film 1278806



    Marriage: 17 Sep 1769 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Umpray Fishwick - (X), Cordwainer of Parish of Blackburn
    Mary Edmundson - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; James Nevill
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1769 - 1774, Page 12, Entry 35
    Source: LDS Film 1278806

    Marriage: 11 Jan 1770 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Harwood - (X), Weaver of Parish of Blackburn
    Mary Edmundson - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: John Nevill; Edmund Haworth; John Margerison
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1769 - 1774, Page 27, Entry 80
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 11 Feb 1770 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    John Edmundson - Weaver of Parish of Blackburn
    Jane Jarrott - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; James Nevill
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1769 - 1774, Page 28, Entry 83
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 27 Feb 1772 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Richard Edmundson - (X), Weaver of Parish of Blackburn
    Betty Brogden - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: John Nevill; Peter Nevill
    Married by Banns by: Wm Hodgson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1769 - 1774, Page 124, Entry 370
    Source: LDS Film 1278806

    Marriage: 1 Mar 1773 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Richard Edmundson - Shopkeeper of Parish of Blackburn
    Dorothy Parkinson - (X), Widow of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; John Margerison
    Married by Licence granted by the Reverend Wm Hewertson Surragate by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1769 - 1774, Page 178, Entry 532
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 28 Apr 1774 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Edmund Edmundson - (X), Weaver of Parish of Blackburn
    Malley Kenyon - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: John Nevill; John Walkden
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1769 - 1774, Page 222, Entry 667
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 26 Jan 1775 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    William Kenyon - Weaver of Parish of Blackburn
    Jinney Edmundson - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; Thomas Kenyon
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1774 - 1775, Page 38, Entry 114
    Source: LDS Film 1278806




    Marriage: 3 Jul 1775 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    John Edmundson - (X), currier of Blackburn
    Ann Crook - (X), spinster of the parish of Blackburn aforesaid
    Witness: John Nevill; Edmund Roads, (X)
    Married by Banns by: J White, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 15, Entry 44
    Source: Film 1278806


    Marriage: 14 Nov 1775 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Richard Wilcock - taylor of Blackburn
    Margaret Edmundson - (X), spinster of the parish of Blackburn aforesaid
    Witness: Peter Nevill; Ben jn. Bolton
    Married by Banns by: J White, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 32, Entry 95
    Source: Film 1278806


    Marriage: 11 Mar 1777 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Abraham Fielden - (X), comber of Kilwick in the County and Diocese of York
    Mary Edmundson - (X), of the parish of Blackburn in the County of Lancaster and Diocese of Chester
    Witness: John Nevill; Thos Ward
    Married by Licence Granted by the Reverend J White Surrogate by: J. White.
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 100, Entry 314
    Source: Film 1278806

    Marriage: 29 Sep 1777 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    George Ryley - (X), weaver of Blackburn
    Jennet Edmundson - (X), spinster of the parish of Blackburn aforesaid
    Witness: John Nevill, Jun'r.; James Brogden
    Married by Banns by: J. White.
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 127, Entry 397
    Source: Film 1278806

    Marriage: 11 Aug 1774 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Edmundson - weaver of Blackburn
    Esther Curedale - (X), spinster of the parish aforesaid [Blackburn]
    Witness: James Nevill; Lawr Duckworth
    Married by Licence granted by the the Reverend Wm Hewertson, Surrogate by: Wm Hewertson, Surro:
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Film 1278806


    Marriage: 27 Aug 1775 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Edmundson - weaver of Blackburn
    Alice Woods - (X), spinster of the parish of Blackburn aforesaid
    Witness: Peter Nevill; James Nevill
    Married by Banns by: J White, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 22, Entry 66
    Source: Film 1278806


    Marriage: 14 Nov 1775 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Richard Wilcock - taylor of Blackburn
    Margaret Edmundson - (X), spinster of the parish of Blackburn aforesaid
    Witness: Peter Nevill; Ben jn. Bolton
    Married by Banns by: J White, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 32, Entry 95
    Source: Film 1278806







    Marriage: 7 Feb 1779 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Edmund Edmundson - (X), Ale Keeper of Blackburn
    Elizabeth Stanley - (X), aforesaid Widow of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; John Wilson
    Married by Licence granted by the Reverend J. White Surragate by: Wm. Greenwood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1778 - 1784, Page 17, Entry 49
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 25 Dec 1781 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    James Edmundson - (X), Weaver of Blackburn
    Ann Moss - (X), aforesaid Spinster of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; Thos. Greenall
    Married by Banns by: Thomas Starkie Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1778 - 1784, Page 162, Entry 491
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 2 Jan 1781 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Edmundson - (X), Weaver of Blackburn
    Peggy Hindle - (X), aforesaid Spinster of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; John Walkden
    Married by Banns by: Wm. Greenwood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1778 - 1784, Page 106, Entry 316
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Marriage: 22 Dec 1785 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Pilkington - (X), Weaver of Blackburn
    Ann Edmundson, Spinster - (X), of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; John Schofield
    Married by Banns by: J. Exton Assistant Cur: of Great Harwood
    Register: Marriages 1784 - 1786, Page 30B, Entry 2
    Source: LDS Film 1278806





    Marriage: 9 Jul 1798 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Edmund Sharples - weaver of the parish of Blackburn
    Alice Edmundson - (X), spinster of the same parish
    Register: Marriages 1797 - 1801, Page 70, Entry 277
    Source: Film 1278807

    ===================
    witnesses:

    Marriage: 26 Oct 1775 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Moses Ainsworth - weaver of Blackburn
    Alice Edleston - (X), spinster of the parish of Blackburn aforesaid
    Witness: Thomas Edmundson; John Nevill
    Married by Banns by: J White, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1775 - 1778, Page 28, Entry 84
    Source: Film 1278806

    (note: Betty Edleston, b 7 Oct 1753, m James Birtwistle;
    family in Peter Francis Ward's gedcom
    https://my.familytreedna.com/gedcom-viewer.aspx?gedType=paternal&kn=7hgJ0h7v6vI%3d )


    Marriage: 29 Nov 1774 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Robert Baron - Weaver of Parish of Blackburn
    Ann Yates - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; John Edmundson
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1774 - 1775, Page 28, Entry 82
    Source: LDS Film 1278806


    Buried:
    Burial: 23 Sep 1829 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Nanny Court -
    Age: 68 years
    Abode: Blackburn
    Buried by: J. Blackburne
    Register: Burials 1827 - 1832, Page 133, Entry 1062
    Source: LDS Film 1278820 PR 3073/1/84

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage: 14 May 1781 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    James Court - Weaver of Blackburn
    Nancey Edmundson - (X), aforesaid Spinster of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; John Walkden
    Married by Banns by: Wm. Greenwood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1778 - 1784, Page 127, Entry 378
    Source: LDS Film 1278806

    Children:
    1. Thomas Court was born before 16 Nov 1781 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 16 Nov 1781 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 18 Nov 1781 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 18 Nov 1781 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    2. Margaret Court was born before 15 Dec 1782 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 15 Dec 1782 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1804.
    3. 48. Thomas* Court, (FFDNA-J) was born on 7 Jul 1784 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 1 Aug 1784 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died about 1830 in England.
    4. Ellen Court was born on 23 Oct 1785 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 27 Nov 1785 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 17 May 1786 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 17 May 1786 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    5. John Court was born on 21 Jan 1787 in Mellor, Lancashire, England; was christened on 18 Feb 1787 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 15 Dec 1792 in Mellor, Lancashire, England; was buried on 15 Dec 1792 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    6. Joseph Court was born on 09 May 1788 in Mellor, Lancashire, England; was christened on 08 Jun 1788 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1804.
    7. Robert Court was born on 5 Mar 1790 in Mellor, Lancashire, England; was christened on 25 Mar 1790 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 11 Mar 1813 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 11 Mar 1813 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    8. John Court, (another son John?) was born about 1791 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1839 in of, Blackburn, Lancaster, England.

  19. 98.  John* Ainsworth was born about 1742 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1780.

    Notes:

    various St. Mary's Ainsworth records, 1800
    http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Blackburn/Blackburn-Central/stmary/baptisms_1800.html

    John* married Ellen* Ainsworth on 1 Feb 1768 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Ellen* was born about 1742 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1780. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 99.  Ellen* Ainsworth was born about 1742 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1780.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage: 1 Feb 1768 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    John Ainsworth - Weaver of Parish of Blackburn
    Ellen Ainsworth - (X), Spinster of Parish of Blackburn
    Witness: Peter Nevill; Thomas Pemberton
    Married by Banns by: W Hewertson Curate
    Register: Marriages 1762 - 1768, Page 181, Entry 547
    Source: LDS Film 1278806

    Children:
    1. Thomas Ainsworth was born before 19 Oct 1770 in Livesay, Lancashire, England; was christened on 19 Oct 1770 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1771.
    2. Peggy Ainsworth was born before 17 Mar 1773 in Livesay, Lancashire, England; was christened on 17 Mar 1773 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1774.
    3. Edward Ainsworth was born before 12 Jul 1774 in Livesay, Lancashire, England; was christened on 12 Jul 1775 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1776.
    4. Ann Ainsworth was born before 11 Jun 1777 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 11 Jun 1777 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1778.
    5. Catherine Ainsworth was born before 10 Dec 1779 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 10 Dec 1779 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1780.
    6. 49. Ellen* Ainesworth was born before 5 Apr 1782 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 5 Apr 1782 in St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died in 1841 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    7. Elizabeth Ainsworth was born on 17 Mar 1785 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 10 Apr 1785 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1786.
    8. John Ainsworth was born on 22 May 1788 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 8 Jun 1788 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1789.

  21. 102.  Benjamin* Robert, (immigrant) was born about 1746 in Ireland; Pennsylvania (son of Benjamin* Robert and Helena* Loed); died after 1810 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: Bef 1750, Ireland
    • Possessions: 09 Oct 1777, Natchez District, Mississippi; 250 arpents
    • Possessions: Abt 1790, Coles Creek, Natchez, Mississippi; owned land
    • Residence: 09 Feb 1790, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; dau Marie married, wit'd
    • Residence: 15 Jul 1794, Opelousas, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana; dau Sarah married in Opel.
    • Property: 10 Jun 1807, Cole's Creek, Natchez, Jefferson Co, Mississippi

    Notes:

    Cole, Elizabeth m Benjamin Roberts (Opel Ch)
    Elizabeth Welch (Jacob Walch & Susan Robert) bt 9 Jan 1814 Mats: Benjamin Robert of Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Cole of South Carolina.
    Clark Susan (John of Baltimore & Sara Robert) bt 13 Sept 1801 at age 6 yrs. Mats: Benjamin Robert & Elisbeth Costo
    Clark, Rachel (John of Baltimore & Sara Robert) bt 13 Sept 1801 at age 4 years. Mats: Benjamin Robert & Elisabeth Costo
    Clark, Ann (John of Baltimore & Sara Robert) bt 13 Sept 1801 at age 10 mos. Mats: Benjamin Robert & Elisabeth Costo

    Also from the English land grants of 1768-79 in Natchez:
    * Benjamin Roberts, October 9, 1777, 250 arpents
    James Cole, March 20, 1778, 550 arpents
    William Hay, 1773, 1773, 1776, 3400 arpents
    Isaac Johnson of Second/Sandy Creel, September 1, 1777 1,000 arpents


    from LV: reportedly born in Wales. Settled Roberts Cove in Acadia Parish

    1810 Opel Parish Census:
    Benjamin Roberts: 1 male 45+; 1 female 45+; 1 female 10- under 16

    from James Ray Johnson (WesearchSLA@aol.com): There are numerous references in the Land Claims of Mississippi Territory which indicate that Benjamin Robert was a resident of the Cole Creek area. Certificate B-285 indicates he received from British Government of West Florida a warrant in 1775 for land on Cole?s Creek and that he was above 21 years of age, inhabited and cultivated the land. In spite of a notation that he was deceased by 1807, there is other evidence that indicate this was our Benjamin Robert, who was the father of the five girls that we know. Without real proof I still think that the first four, Nancy Ann 1772, Marie 1775, Celeste 1779, and Suzanne 1781, were born in Mississippi. The fifth girl Rebecca, born circa 1790, was probably born in Louisiana. There is evidence that Benjamin Robert was in St. Landry Parish by 1789. Yet, he was still shown as a land owner on Coles Creek in Mississippi Territory in 1790.


    Possessions:
    from the English land grants of 1768-79 in Natchez:
    Benjamin Roberts, October 9, 1777, 250 arpents

    Possessions:
    Natchez Records 1767-1805 by May Wilson McBee
    Page 357 (no preview available)
    William Ferguson to Thos Marston Green, 348 acres on Cole's Creek, b. by lands of John Smith, James Cole, Ben Stanley, and Benj. Roberts, for $350. ...no preview available for this page

    page 80
    1790. William Ferguson to Thomas Marston Green, 348 arpents b. by John Smith, James Cole, Benj. Stampley, Benj. Roberts, for $350 paid. Wit: Eben Rees. ...no preview available for this page


    Property:
    Early Settlers of Mississippi
    certificate entered 19 Jun 1807
    cert 285
    cert date 10 Jun 1807
    recorded Vol 4 Pg 314
    Claim Name: Thomas M. Green
    Orig Name Benjamin Roberts
    Quantity 350
    Situation: Cole's Cree
    Derived: British

    Benjamin* married Elizabeth* Cole about 1768 in Lancaster Co (probably), Pennsylvania. Elizabeth* (daughter of James* Cole and Mary* Rentfroe) was born about 1755 in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania; South Carolina; died after 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 103.  Elizabeth* Cole was born about 1755 in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania; South Carolina (daughter of James* Cole and Mary* Rentfroe); died after 1810.

    Notes:

    from LV:
    Last I heard, Cole researchers had not been able to place Elizabeth, but I think you're right that she probably was Solomon's sister, both being children of James Cole II and Mary Rentfroe. The reason I think so is because James and Benjamin's father owned land on/near Cole's Creek in MS Territory, giving the kiddies probable opportunity to get acquainted.
    The fact that Elizabeth is listed as being from Lancaster Co, PA & SC. & Solomon from NC - more reason to think that she was James II's and Mary Rentfroe's little girl. James II was born in DE, baptized in PA at age 2, married Mary in VA,d briefly in NC, relocated to SC, and then made an extraordinary voyage of around 1,500 miles by river boat from northeastern TN to MS Territory. Depending on when Elizabeth was born, her birth place could have been VA, NC, or SC.

    from Carole Knight (cknight@huntnet.net):
    One item of interest is the entry in the "Secret Militia Roles, 1788" found in the Mississippi Land Papers (G976.2D494m)

    "JAMES COLE: He is an old settler here, having been established for many years. Petitions for the title of 200 arpents, which is recommended, considering he has a large family. Ft. Panmur de Natches. 18 January 1788 [Folio 93]

    Carole thinks that Elizabeth's father is a James, but she & her siblings would have been adults by 1788. Who is this James?

    From the English land grants of 1768-79:
    Benjamin Roberts, October 9, 1777, 250 arpents
    * James Cole, March 20, 1778, 550 arpents - same James as above I guess
    William Hay, 1773, 1773, 1776, 3400 arpents
    Isaac Johnson of Second/Sandy Creel, September 1, 1777 1,000 arpents

    From the Spanish Census, Natchez 1792:
    * James Cole, Jr. and Sr. @ Villa Gayoso
    Also at Gayoso were George, Dan, John, Lucy William Clark
    Also at Gayoso Abner, Abram, Henry, John, Joseph, Nathan and Thomas Marston Green.

    _
    More verification that Elizabeth is daughter of James Cole:

    Entry of marriage for daughter Celeste states that she is daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Coll i.e. Cole...
    "Robert, Celeste (perhaps Sarah) - Lutheran of America (Benjamin & Elizabeth Coll) m 15 Jul 1794 John Clark - Lutheran of America (Francis & Rachel Mellon) Wits: Jacob Harmon, William More. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel Ch v 1-A p 51)"

    Also marriage record entry of daughter Susan, same thing:
    "Robert Susanne - Presbyterian (Benajmin & Elizabeth Colle - Presbyterians) m 20 Sept 1796 Jacob Welsh - Presbyterians, of Maryland in the United States (Peter & Catherine Opaver (Huppert). Wits: Andrew Walsh(?), Moses Johnston, John Moore, Robin. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel Ch.: v 1-A, p 69)"

    Also marriage record entry of daughter Rebecca, same thing, only this record shows "Elizabeth COLE."

    "Robert, Rebecca, protestant of this parish (Benjamin & Elizabeth Cole) m 24 Jan 1880 Joel Richey, Protestant from Natchez living in this parish (John & Mary Hardin) Wits: William Shields, Benjamin Richey, groom signs as Vel Richey. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch v 1-B - Protestant marriages 1787-1830 p 11)"

    Children:
    1. 51. Nancy** Anna Robert was born about 1770 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1815 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    2. Marie Robert was born about 1772 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1791.
    3. Sarah Celeste Robert was born about 1774 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1817.
    4. Susan Robert was born about 1776 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1814.
    5. Rebecca Robert was born in 1778 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1850 in of, Rapides, Rapides Parish, Louisnana.

  23. 104.  Joseph* Sparks was born in 1753 in Frederick Co, Maryland (son of Solomon* Sparks, Sr and Sarah* Thompson (?)); died in 1820 in Franklin Co, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    http://sparksfamilytree.net/family_tree/wga85.html#I19941

    Sparks, Joseph (~1751 - 1820) - male
    b. ABT. 1751 in Frederick County, MD
    d. 1820 in Franklin County, TN
    father: Sparks, Solomon (~1725 - <1800)
    mother: ???, Sarah (*1728 - <1800)

    See THE SPARKS QUARTERLY, June 1987, Whole No. 138, p. 3O57:

    "JOSEPH SPARKS (born ca. 1751, died 182O-3O) SON OF SOLOMON AND SARAH SPARKS:


    "Joseph Sparks was a son of Solomon (356) and Sarah (358) Sparks, and he was probably born about 1751. His father, Solomon Sparks, had been born about 1727 and had been a resident of Queen Anne's County, Maryland,during his youth. It may have been in Queen Anne's County that Solomon Sparks had married Sarah --- in the late 174O's. By 1749, however,Solomon was in Frederick County Maryland, when his father, Joseph Sparks(344) had died. The Joseph Sparks who is the subject of this sketch was doubtless named for his grandfather.


    "In August 175O, the justices of Frederick County, Maryland, approved a memorandum which required Mary Sparks (585) widow of Joseph Sparks(344), to make a distribution of the estate of her late husband among his heirs . The children of Joseph and Mary Sparks were identified in this memorandum as Solomon Sparks (356), Joseph Sparks (428), Charles Sparks(426), Jonas Sparks (354), Jonathan Sparks (357), William Sparks (433),George Sparks (427), Merum Sparks (43O), Mary Sparks (429), Ann Sparks(425), Rebecca Sparks (431), and Sarah Sparks (432). Of the seven sons of Joseph and Mary, three eventually migrated to North Carolina: Solomon, Jonas, and Jonathan.


    "In March 175O, Solomon Sparks, son of Joseph and Mary, bought a tract of land in Frederick County, Maryland, called "Cold Friday." (It was the custom in Maryland for the first owner of a tract of land to give it a name which was then usually retained by future owners.) Solomon sold "Cold Friday" in 1753, and shortly thereafter he moved to Rowan County,North Carolina. He settled first, as did his brothers, Jonas andJonathan, in an area called "The Forks of the Yadkin" located less thanten miles from what was then the village of Salisbury. The area is nowpart of Davie County, though Salisbury remains in Rowan County and is theseat of justice for that county.


    "Solomon Sparks moved his family from the Forks of the Yadkin in 1772,settling in the part of Surry County that was cut off to form WilkesCounty in 1778. This section of Wilkes county eventually became part ofYadkin County when Yadkin was formed in 185O. Solomon Sparks died theresometime before 18OO. We believe that his widow, Sarah, lived a numberof years longer and that she may have accompanied her son, Abel Sparks,when he moved to Georgia about 18O3.


    "In the article on John Sparks (SQ 92, 1371) we noted a record found in the Wilkes County, North Carolina, Court Minutes of August 4, 1 8O1,by which John Sparks, Reuben Sparks, Solomon Sparks, Jr., Mary Jacks,Hannah Denny, Susannah Johnson, and Joseph Sparks gave a power ofattorney to Abel Sparks dated July 31, 18O1. We are quite convinced thatthese were the children of Solomon and Sarah Sparks; it is this courtrecord that constitutes one of our bases for stating that Joseph Sparks,subject of this sketch, was a son of Solomon and Sarah.


    "Joseph Sparks was probably born in Fredick County, Maryland, before his parents moved to "The Forks of the Yadkin" and was probably carried as a baby to their new home. The first official record we have of himw as made in 1774 when he and his brother, John Sparks, were listed as"taxable polls " in Surry County, North Carolina, along with their father, Solomon Sparks. (The family had moved from Rowan County to Surry County in 1772, according to a statement made by John Sparks in his pension application.) A white male was subject to paying a poll tax in North Carolina when he reached the age of 21, and he was required tocontinue paying this tax until age 6O. In 18O1, however, the terminalage was lowered to 5O and in 1817 to 45.


    "Joseph Sparks was probably married about 1775; however, the name of his wife has not been discovered. When the 179O census was taken of Surry County, the enumeration of his family indicates that he and his wife were the parents of four boys and three girls. Assuming a normal pattern of births of these seven children, we can speculate that they were probably born in about the following sequence: 1777, 1779, 1781,1783, 1785, 1787, and 1789. When the 18OO census was taken of Surry County, three more children had been added, two more males and one more female. On that census, Joseph was enumerated as having been born prior to 1755; his wife was born between 1755 and 1774.


    "Early records of the collection of taxes, property as well as poll,are scant in this section of North Carolina. In addition to being listed as a "taxable poll" in 1774 in Surry County, Joseph Sparks paid taxes there in 1775 according to an extant tax list. A record has also been found of a tax payment by Joseph Sparks in Surry County in 1784. He paid taxes there regularly from 179O to 18OO, but no tax records have been found for Surry County between 18OO and 18O5.


    "Joseph Sparks apparently lived near the home of his parents, which was located quite close to the dividing line between Wilkes and Sur yCounties. On October 23, 1782, he purchased 1OO acres of land on the"headwaters of Swan Creek" from the state of North Carolina. The deedwas recorded in Wilkes County, but the land was probably located on theboundary line. In 1785, Benjamin and Elizabeth Johnson of Surry Countysold land described in the deed as being adjacent to the land of JosephSparks in Wilkes County. In 1787, Joseph Sparks of Surry sold 3O acresof land on the North Fork of Hunting Creek on the Wilkes-Surry line toWilliam Jackson for 12 pounds. This deed was recorded in Wilkes County.


    "On May 3, 1788, Joseph Sparks witnessed the signatures of hisparents, Solomon and Sarah Sparks, when they sold their remainingproperty in Rowan County (now Davie County), North Carolina, to JonasSparks, a brother of Solomon. The land was located on the south side ofthe Yadkin River near the mouth of Muddy Creek. Solomon and Sarah weredescribed as "of Surry, " while Jonas Sparks was described as "of RowanCounty."


    "When the 18OO census was taken of Surry County, the household ofJoseph Sparks was enumerated as including two males born between 1774 and1784. One of these was probably his son Abel, and it is our belief thatAbel continued to live in his father's household until 18O4.


    "Joseph Sparks again purchased land from the state of North Carolinaon September 29, 18O6. He paid 5O shillings per 1OO acres for a total of2OO acres of land on the Wilke-Surry boundary line, apparently on thewaters of Hunting Creek.


    "Joseph Sparks was listed on the 18O2 tax list of Capt. Wilburn' sDistrict in Surry County, North Carolina. He was excused from paying apoll tax that year...He was taxed for 1OO acres of land, however. Taxedin the same district in 18O2 were Abel Sparks (1 poll, no land); ThomasSparks (1 poll, 7OO acres); and George Sparks (1 poll, 3OO acres).


    "Joseph Sparks did not appear on the 181O census of Surry County , nor have we found any record of the disposition of his property, but, priorto 182O, probably about 1812, he moved to Franklin County, Tennessee,where he appeared on the 182O census. With him was his wife and a male,probably a son, who had been born between 1775 and 1794. Both Joseph andhis wife were enumerated as having been born prior to 1775. We havefound no record of Joseph Sparks as heading a household on any 183Ocensus. He and his wife probably died between 182O and 183O.


    "Joseph Sparks left no will, nor have we found any record of theadministration of his estate. In spite of this lack of documentation ,however, we believe that we can name his six sons, all of whom appear onsome record of Franklin County, Tennessee.


    See also SQ pg 3355 for statement that he died in Franklin County , TN.

    ----------child: Sparks, Abel (1778 - 1872)
    ----------child: Sparks, Robert (~1780 - ~1815)
    ----------child: Sparks, Mary (~1782 - <1860)
    ----------child: Sparks, William (~1785 - )
    ----------child: Sparks, Jonathan (~1792 - >1850)

    Children:
    1. Abel Sparks was born in 1778 in Surry Co, North Carolina; died on 27 Dec 1872 in Grant Co, Wisconsin.
    2. 52. William* Sparks was born about 1783 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
    3. Jonathan Sparks was born about 1792 in Surry Co, North Carolina; died after 1850.

  24. 108.  Jesse Riggs* Jones was born about 1750; died after 1800 in Surry Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1790, Wake Co, North Carolina

    Notes:

    Post-Em found on Rootsweb tree: Posted by John and Marjorie Watts Mustard <767capt@.net> 1 Jan 2005 - says, "Martin William "Gobbler" Jones Sr. was father of John Hodges and Clisby Riggs Jones, and he and Rhoda Hodges had 12 children that I can find. Father was Jesse Riggs Jones, mother had last name of Clisby, unknown first name, as far as I can find."
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igmpostem.cgi?op=show&app=:2879459¬ify=Pb5lkYLsNjS6RlVQc8dU8eXWLsjLYRQC&key=I567328306&return=%3Ca+href%3D%22%2Fcgi%2Dbin%2Figm%2Ecgi%3Fop%3DGET%26amp%3Bdb%3D:2879459%26amp%3Bid%3DI567328306%22%3EReturn+to+WorldConnect%3C%2Fa%3E

    ------------

    http://www.argenweb.net/white/history/Biographies/bios4.html
    (info submitted by Annie Lee Nutt and Zorn Jones; also contributors were Belinda K Pierce and Betty Benton Lyle)

    Our Apjones' Ancestors came to America from Wales, sometime in the 1700's. After coming to America, they changed their surname by dropping the "Ap". The now Jones', possibly landed in Virginia and headed to North Carolina. After a short time, they moved westward, southward, southwest, and northwest. Martin is listed on the 1780 Surry Co., N.C. Census. Neighbors living next door on this Census are Timothy Riggs from New Jersey who was Justice of the Peace, and his son Clisby Riggs who ran a still in Jefferson Co., Tennessee who sold his liquer to Davy Crocketts father. Timothy Riggs also had sons Eziah, Jesse and a Dr. Clisby Riggs. Our family believes there is a definite connection to this line also.


    Census:
    1790 Wake Co, North Carolina
    4 males under 16 (b before 1776)
    1 male 16 and over
    free white females 4
    slaves 4
    total 10

    next:
    Ethan Jones
    1 male 16 and over
    3 males under 16
    4 free white females
    -
    -
    8

    Jesse married Miss (..) Clisby about 1769. Miss was born about 1750; died after 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 109.  Miss (..) Clisby was born about 1750; died after 1790.
    Children:
    1. Wesley Jones, (bro of Martin?) was born between 1771 and 1780; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
    2. 54. Thomas* Jones, (bro of Martin?) was born between 1771 and 1780 in Virginia; died after 1840 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
    3. Martin William "Gobbler" Jones, Sr. was born on 4 Jan 1784 in Surry Co, North Carolina, or Hamblin Co, Tennessee; died on 8 Aug 1887 in Polk Co, Texas; was buried in Jonesville Cem, Angelina Co, Texas.

  26. 114.  Christopher* Witten was born on 3 May 1729 in Pudagla - Büdner in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 6 May 1729 (son of Christoffel* Witten and Marie* Zerbst); died on 16 Nov 1805.

    Christopher* married Christine* Heldt about 1757. Christine* (daughter of Jochim* Held) was born on 7 Aug 1734 in Stoben, Ostvorpommern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 19 Jan 1808 in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 115.  Christine* Heldt was born on 7 Aug 1734 in Stoben, Ostvorpommern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia (daughter of Jochim* Held); died on 19 Jan 1808 in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.

    Notes:

    died as a widow

    Children:
    1. 57. Esther* Dorothea Witten was born on 4 Dec 1758; was christened on Yes, date unknown; died on 4 Feb 1838.
    2. Catharina Maria Witten was born on 8 Sep 1766 in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 12 Sep 1766 in Nickname :Trien Maria; died after 1787.

  28. 120.  William* Hayes, III was born in 1768 in Fairfax Co, Virginia (son of William* "Guillermo" Hayes, II (son?) and Sarah* Celeste Bosman); died on 5 Sep 1850 in Prairie Hayes, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Possessions: 28 Oct 1797, Second Creek, Natchez, Mississippi
    • Census: 1810, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

    Notes:

    Marie Foreman marriage to William Hayes: St Martinville Church, Vol 2, #172
    William Hayes m. 3 June 1784, Marie Forman d/o Edward Forman and Marie Burnett;
    SM Ch V 2 # 172 (They were both minors when they married.)
    Hayes, William (min. son of William & Sara Bosman - of Opelousas, of Virginia, of New England) m 3 Jun 1787 Mary Foreman (min daughter of Edouard & Mary Bournet (Burnett) of North Carolina, of Opelousas) Wits: William Hays, Jacob Will, Joseph Andrus, Bosman Hayes. Fr. Geoffrotin (SM Ch v.2 #172)

    1796: Spons: bt of Rachel Andrus (James & Louise Hayes) 2 Oct 1796, "her maternal uncle" in Opel.

    1807: It appears that George Foreman was very careful of his "good name" and reputation as he once filed suit against William Hays for defamation and slander. Here is the suit filed by George Forman:
    " To the Honorable Judge of the parish of St. Landry, in the Territory of Orleans. The petition of George Forman Humbly showeth that on the twenty third day of Sept. 1807, William Hays of this parish in the presence of John Adam did
    maliciously injure your petitioner and endeavor to deprive your petitioner of that good reputation he has always supported__ by saying that your petitioner has kild a Spanyard at the Natchez and that your petitioner had stolen hogs__to the damage of your petitioner___Five thousand dollars--Your petitioner knowing himself Clear of these Charges and having always supported the reputation of an honest citizen--and being charged with a family of children and not wishing to say under such an appolation--as it might in future be cast up to his offsprings--your petitioner prays your Honour to have the said William Hays to appear before your Honour on the Second Monday in Oct. next, to prove the charges exhibited against your petitioner, and your petitioner will win pray____"
    signed George Forman
    By Stephen Forman: I have a copy of the handwritten petition, purchased at Opelousas Court house.

    1816 - residence, Plaquemine Brulee area

    Residences: North Carolina, St.Landry Parish; St.Martinville, Louisiana
    ___________

    INQUIRY: GENWEB
    by Lois Culver on Friday, January 16, 1998 lois@chatlink.com
    Fri Aug 9 10:56:23 1996 HAYES: Would like to contact researchers of William HAYES. The last of several William HAYESes b 1768 MS, d 1850 St Landry Psh LA. He mar Mary FORMAN, dtr of Edward FORMAN and Mary BURNETT. Their son James HAYES, b LA mar Mary JOHNSON, dtr of Moses JOHNSON and Nancy "Anna" ROBERT. Another of William's sons Jacob HAYES, b 1794 St Landry, mar 1st Zilphy BERWICK (what happened to this marriage?), then took as common-law wife Sarah ASHWORTH. Jacob's son Rudolph HAYES (b 1820 St Landry) mar James's daughter Alzena (b 1828 LA).

    1813 St.Landry
    ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/stlandry/census/cen1813.txt
    1. Noms des presonne ayant Droits a voter aux elections pour les membres
    de la legislature. (This division applies to the name which appears
    after the sign - )
    2. Males Bl. Le. au dessus de 16 an et au dessous de 18
    3. Males Bl. Le. au dessus de 18 an et au dessous de 45
    4. Males Bl. Le. au dessus de 45 an et au dessous de 5O
    5. Males Bl. Le. au dessus de 50 ans
    6. Males Bl. Le. au dessous de 16 ans
    7. Femmes Bl. Le. y Comprie Les Merres de Familles
    8. Males Le. de Couleur au dessous de 18 ans
    9. Males Le. de Couleur au dessus de 18 ans
    10. Femmes Lebre De Couleur
    11. Esclaves Males au dessous de 18 ans
    12. Esclaves Males au dessus de 18 ans
    13. Femmes Esclaves

    Wme. Hays-O: 010011000000
    Bosman Hays-Bosman Hays: 000124000233
    Jean Hays-Jean Hays: 001042000000
    Efrem Formann-Efrem Formann: 000102000000
    Esi Fonnanne-O: 010100000000
    Joseph Formanne-Joseph Formanne: 010001000000
    Wme. Clark-Wme. Clark: 010003000000
    Jean McLeland-Jean McLeland: 010014000000
    Celeste Andrusse-O: 010011000000
    Jame MeLeland-Jame McLeland: 01103500042
    Wme. Andrusse-Wme. Andrusse: 020023000000
    Salomon Cole-Salomon Cole: 110123000001
    James Cole-James Cole: 000152660001
    Thomas Hays,Thomas Hays: 010211000112

    Possessions:
    Natchez Court Records
    page 134

    p 517 Natchez, 28 Oct 1797 - William Ratcliff deposes on oath that he did purchase from Mr. William Hayes 200 acres on Second Creek, joining land of Emanuel Madden, part of 400 acres gr. said Wm. Hayes by British Government, 14 Nov 1776, which patent was brought from the Land Office at Pensacola by Col. Hutchins and was in deponent's possession a considerable time and by him delivered to William Hayes, who declares that he lost it; deponent declares the 200 acres remaining are to the best of his knowledge still the property of said Hayes. signed: Emanuel Madden.

    p 517 6 Nov 1797 William Hayes to Reuben Baxter, of Distr of Natchez, planter, 200 acres hereinbefore mentioned; for $150 paid. Both sign. Wit. Juan Girault, Estevan Minor.


    Census:
    1810 Opelousas, St. Landry Parish
    Free White Males 10 to 15: 2 (1795-1800)
    James abt 1795
    John (abt 1799)


    Free White Males 16 to 25: 2 (1785-1794)
    Wm 1791
    Jacob 1794

    Free White Males 26 to 44: 1 (1756-1784)
    William III 1768

    Free White Males 45 and Over: 1 (<1755)
    prob Wm Hayes II (1733) - he is not listed separately
    not her father -- he died in VA


    Free White Females Under 10: 4 (>1800)
    Mary abt 1809
    (?)abt 1801
    (?)abt 1803
    (?)abt 1807

    Free White Females 10 to 15: 1 (1795-1800)
    Catherine 1797

    Free White Females 26 to 44: 1 (1756-1784)
    Marie 1769

    Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
    Number of Household Members: 12

    Susanne: 1787 not there not accounted for
    prob married but no record of who to.

    Amelia: 1789 not there.
    Listed separately in hh of Gabriel Lyons



    notes:
    James 1795-1800
    1st child 1813 (putting him in this slot, at 1795, would mean he was 18 when child born - m at 17.

    William* married Marie* Forman on 3 Jun 1784 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Marie* (daughter of Edward* Forman, (son? speculation) and Marie* Burnett (or Barrett or Bouret or Bonet or Bournet or Brunet)) was born about 1769 in North Carolina or South Carolina; died in 1812 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  29. 121.  Marie* Forman was born about 1769 in North Carolina or South Carolina (daughter of Edward* Forman, (son? speculation) and Marie* Burnett (or Barrett or Bouret or Bonet or Bournet or Brunet)); died in 1812 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    Forman, Mary (min. daughter of Edouard & Mary Bouret of North Carolina, of Opelousas) m 3 Jun 1784 William Hayes (min. son of William & Sara Bosman - of Opelousas, of Virginia, of new England) Wits: William Hays, Jacob Will, Joseph Andrus, Bosman Hayes. Fr. Geffrotin (SM Ch: v2 #172)
    Forman, Marie (Edouard & Marie Bournet) m 3 Jun 1784 Guillaume Hayes (SM Ch v. 2 # 172)

    Birth:
    b.d. calculated on fact that she/they were minors at time of marriage; - guesstimated she was 15. Her sister b 1868 and then gap till next child; so she probably came between Sarah and Jane.

    Her marriage record says she was of NORTH Carolina
    Forman, Mary (min. daughter of Edouard & Mary Bouret of North Carolina, of Opelousas) m 3 Jun 1784 William Hayes (min. son of William & Sara Bosman - of Opelousas, of Virginia, of New England)


    Birth record of her son Jacob shows she was from SOUTH Carolina
    Hayes, Jacob, native of this parish (minor son of William, native of Halifax in Pennsylvania & - torn - Forman, native of South Carolina


    Marriage record of her son Jacob shows she was from SOUTH Carolina.
    Hayes, Jacob (William of Halifox, Pennsylvania & Marie Foreman of South Carolina)
    m 23 April 1816 Marie Zilphey Barwick (Opel. Ch.: v. 1 p 283) (a minor) No divorce is shown, but she later remarried George Orr.

    Notes:

    Married:
    GUILLERMO HAYES - son of Guillermo Hayes and Celeste Bosman; MARIA FORMAN - daughter of Eduardo Forman and Maria Bournet.

    Emilia - baptized June 4, 1797, born February 22, 1789; Godparents, Juan Doucet and Maria Giroire.

    Susana - baptized June 4, 1797; born January 9, 1787; Godparents, Simon Belard and Luisa Comaux.

    Guillermo - baptized June 4, 1797; born March 12, 1791; Godparents, Miguel Comaux and Magdalina Comaux.

    Jacob - baptized June 4, 1797; born May 5, 1794; Godparents, Luis Fauriaque and Elizabeth Naiter.

    Children:
    1. 60. James* H. Hayes, Sr was born between 1785 and 1794; died before 1837 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. Susanne Hayes was born on 9 Jan 1787 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; was christened on 04 Jun 1797 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1810.
    3. Amelia (Emilia) Hayes was born on 2 Feb 1789 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; was christened on 04 Jun 1797 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 18 Mar 1825.
    4. William Hayes, IV was born on 12 Mar 1791 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; was christened on 04 Jun 1797 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1819 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Jacob Hayes was born on 5 May 1794 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; was christened on 04 Jun 1797 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 29 Dec 1834 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. Catherine Hayes was born in 1798 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1832.
    7. John W. Hayes was born about 1799 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1830 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    8. (daughter 1) Hayes was born about 1801; died after 1810 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    9. (daughter 2) Hayes was born about 1803; died after 1810 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    10. (daughter 3) Hayes was born about 1807 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1810.
    11. Mary "Polly" Hayes was born about 1809 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1871 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

  30. 50.  Moses** Johnson was born before 1765 in South Carolina; died after 1820 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1790, Cheraws Dist, St. Thomas Co, South Carolina
    • Residence: 1791, Natchez, Mississippi
    • Residence: 1794, Natchez, Mississippi
    • Residence: 20 Sep 1796, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; wit sis-in-law marriage
    • Residence: 07 Aug 1803, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; 1st 5 kids bt
    • Census: 1820, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

    Notes:

    Pure speculation and guess that Moses could be son to Joseph and brother Henry Issac.

    Debbie has in her tree that he might be son of Burrell Johnson, 1755-Dec 1823 Edgefield, South Carolina and Marie Joesphe Lord, 1755 KY - 15 Jun 1785 St. Jacques, Quebec, Canada, and suggests he had a brother Francis 1777-1798.

    "Jesse" came from a guess that the abstractor made of the name of Ann's father at the time of her marriage to Thomas Court in the St. Landry marriage license #51. The notation shows _ _ _ e & Nancy Roberts with "Jesse" filled in above the dashes.

    Wit: Robert, Susanne (Benjamin & Elizabeth Cole) m 20 Sept 1796 Jacob Welsh. Also Wit John Moore, Andrew Walsh, Robins.

    On August 7, 1803, they had all their children (first four born at this time) baptized at the same time.

    1810 Rapides Par Census:
    Moses Johnston - listed 45+
    1 male, 2 female under 10 - Amand, Eliz, John
    2 males, 1 female 10-16 - Ben, Abraham, Marie
    1 male 16-26 - Solomon Green
    1 male 45+ Moses
    1 female 26-45 Nancy

    also listed in Rapides:
    William Johnston 00012-00100-00
    Josiah S. Johnston 01300-00000-15

    According to the 1820, St.Landry, census, there were residents counted that do not show up later. They were two boys under 10 yrs old; three men age 26-45; one girl age 10 to 16; and two girls ages 16-26.

    from Carole: That is not the census data that I have. He was somewhere in St. Landry Parish when I found it... the data included 7 children!! The 1820 census
    reads as follows:

    301321 422000 5

    1830 Louisiana: No listing for Moses Johnson

    Found on GenWeb Pennsylvania that a John Roberts and John Lyons emigrated from Cork, Ireland on the brig "Freemason" entering America on 27 Dec. 1764. Possible connection??
    ______________
    Dianne Peoples: As far as your question about Moses and James L. being brothers. Iv'e never heard this info before. In Gen Erbon Wise's book, Wise Footsteps from England and Ireland, p.57, he thinks that Moses and Francis Johnson were the sons of Burrell Johnson. Burrell was b.c1755,
    SC. I will warn you that some don't hold this book in high regard.

    LV Hayes: Her opinion of Wise's book is certainly on the money. It contains errors and scrambled data on many families. I understand that a revision is to be published some time this year, but I haven't picked up word of Wise checking with anybody, so I don't know if it's going to be any better.

    DP: Houston Tracy Jr. tells me that he thinks Moses traveled with Rev Joseph Willis from SC to Natchz District c1794.

    LVH: Yeah, there's a tale going around that Willis led like Moses a whole caravan of families from SC (some versions have NC) to LA. I don't buy it. The Pevoto book mentions documents that may locate Moses in the Natchez area in 1794. There's much uncertain about this family, but the eldest daughter, Isabelle, was baptized at Opelousas in 1803, so Moses got to St Landry Parish by then. He's not on the 1810 census, however.

    DP: The 1860 Rapides Parish Census states that Moses' son, John L. was born c1802 KY. He was, however, baptized in St. Landry Parish, LA in 1803. It seems that the more you know, the more confused you get.

    LVH: John L. also appears to be on the 1826 Atascosita census where his birth place is also identified as KY.
    _______________
    Date: 8/30/98 10:42:40 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: smjtree@sprynet.com (Steve Johnson/Michelle Johnson)
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    The Acadian Johnson/Jeansonne Family Assoc will be hosting a world wide family reunion in Marksville, la. next August, 1999 as part of the CMA-Louisiana 1999 Acadian Families Reuion. If your Jeansonne family came from Opelousas then you are a member of this Acadian family since our family started in Opelousas after coming here from Acadia in the 1760"s. For more info on the assoc please reply and info will be sent to you....Steven johnson Eunice, la.
    _____________
    Date: 9/1/98 10:09:51 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: tjjeansonne@worldnet.att.net (T.J. Jeansonne)
    Reply-to: tjjeansonne@worldnet.att.net
    To: Lumoto@AOL.COM

    Sherry,
    I have researched the information that you supplied on your Johnson lineage.
    Everything that I was able to come up with agreed with the data that you supplied, but I was unable to tie you in to the JEANSONNE branch. I did locate a Moise Johnson (born 1755). He was the son of Jean-Baptiste (Joseph) Johnson, Sr. and Marie-Josephe Laure. No record of place of
    birth, but he was probably born in Canada. I don't know if this is the same Moses "Jesse" Johnson that you referred to.
    You should probably check with a cousin of mine who has done a lot of research on the Johnson/Jeansonne family. In fact he has a book out titled GENEALOGY OF THE JOHNSON AND RELATED FAMILIES . His name is Floyd E. Johnson Sr. and his address is:
    1302 Estelle St., Hattiesburg, MS 39402-2719. Phone (601) 258-3300.
    If Floyd can tie you in to our JEANSONNE/JOHNSON lineage, please let me know so I can include you and your family in our database for future reference.
    Hope this has been some help. If I can be of further assistance, let me know..
    Tom Jeansonne
    Opelousas, LA

    _____________
    Reply-to: tjjeansonne@worldnet.att.net
    To: Lumoto@AOL.COM

    Sherry -
    The following is the url for the JEANSONNE/JOHNSON website:
    http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/5075/index.html

    The Webmaster (Kathryn Coombs) informs me that she is in the process of finding a new "home" for it, therefore a lot of the links which you click on will give you an ERROR 404 NOT FOUND. She assures me that she is working on getting the site up and running real soon.
    Tom
    _________________
    >>Yeah, there's a tale going around that Willis led like Moses a whole caravan of families from SC (some versions have NC) to LA.
    >
    >Y'all are way up on me here. Haven't seen the books and don't know who Willis is.

    An interesting character. Born the son of a white plantation owner and an indian slave in Robeson Co, NC, he became the first protestant minister and founded the first protestant church west of the Mississippi or at least
    that's how the tale goes. He did help found a number of churches in southwestern LA, including the Big Woods church near Edgerly, LA in 1827.
    But he also owned slaves, married at least 4 wives, and sired 19 known children.

    >>John L. also appears to be on the 1826 Atascosita census where his birth place is also identified as KY.
    > Well, he was baptized at 1 yr old; so Moses was in KY in 1802. What is confusing here? What am I missing?

    The documentation which indicates that Moses and Nancy Roberts both may have been in the Natchez area circa 1794, not yet married to one another. Of course, they could have made a trip up river to KY. As I said before,
    the documentation is spotty and somewhat conflicting.
    ----
    LV: Do you have access at your library to McBee's _Natchez Court Records, Vol.
    II_? If so, check pages 245-6 from Book F. This source is identified in Laura Dingle Ewing's Peveto book, which would be another good source for you if you can also find it in the library. It's long out of print.

    Laura quotes passages from McBee which reveal in effect that a Moses Johnson was living with a Mrs. John Green, whose husband had left the country for parts unknown. These records, which may date to 1794, relate to a squabble between Moses and a Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, whose husband, Jonathan had enlisted in the military and not come back. Mrs. Green had invited Mrs. Roberts to stay with her while ole Moses was gone to New Orleans, and when he returned, Moses charged Elizabeth for bed and board
    and confiscated her goodies until she payed. This led to the court action.
    Also mentioned is that John Green had given Moses a note for a debt of $67 dated Jul 1791, so that would place Moses in the Natchez area at least as early as that date.

    Laura was focussed on finding a Roberts, so she thought mistakenly that Elizabeth may have been Moses's Nancy Roberts, but in light of what you have learned of the Anna who married John Green, it was just the opposite.
    More likely, he married the same Mrs. Green he was with circa 1794 or just lived with her because she would not have been able to get a divorce with her husband's status unknown due to his departure.

    NATCHEZ 1794: PART ONE, the abstract

    FROM The Natchez Court Records, 1767-1805: Abstracts of Early Records by May Wilson McBee La. 929.1 McBee

    Page 270 Book F
    (Court proceedings: March 15, 1794 - Daniel Clark)
    Page 245: Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts made oath that her husband, Jonathan Roberts, was settled on Mr. Mather's plantation at Bayou Sara by agreement but about six weeks ago her husband abandoned her and enlisted as a soldier and left her big with child and she has two young children by her former husband, Henry Grant, but she has some little property when she married Jonathan Roberts but he has none. Some time before Roberts left her she was invited by Mrs. Green who lived with Moses Johnson to go and stay with her for awhile and she did, with Roberts consent. Johnson was then gone to Orleans with the volunteers [She detailed the work that she did and the supplies she furnished while at the house of Moses Johnson during two months and a few days she stayed as well as listing her belongings she had taken there from the Mather plantation.] When Moses Johnson returned he exacted a note for $40 from her for board for herself and two children and is claiming her possessions in payment [Affidavit of Moses Johnson who denies Mrs. Roberts story; she was not invited to his house, etc.}

    Page 246: I enclose two depositions, Mrs. Roberts and Moses Johnson. I have ordered that her property be restored to her and she has given security that she shall not part with any of it until I receive Your Excellency's answer. I think the man has overcharged her. Moses Johnson also holds a note of John Green for $67 due ever since July 1791. This Green has left the country some time past and has a tract of land here and his wife who lives with Johnson. Johnson's suit is to have the land sold to pay the debt. Mrs. Roberts has a very worthless husband. Devall married them before the proclamation. Devall married them before the proclamation. She is very poor and has two children and now big with child. Etc.

    Page 247: If Roberts has any pay due him, etc. Signed Francis Poussett, March 11, 1794

    PART II FOLLOWS ? ONE OF THE ACTUAL DEPOSITIONS.

    Tragically the only letter missing in the index to the abstracts is ?G?

    Carole

    Found in State Census N.C. 1784-1787 - significance not known.
    Moses Johnson
    List of Inhabitants of Johnston Co, for yer 1787. Recd'd Mar 16, 1787.
    List of number of inhabitants of Capt John Bryan of Every Sect & Condition
    Moses Johnson -- 1 white male, 21-60 years
    2 white male under 21 - over 60
    5 white female - all ages
    and
    Capt William Talton Co, pg 3:
    Moses Johnson 1 white male, 21-60 years
    2 white male under 21 - over 60
    4 white female - all ages


    Census:
    1790 Cheraws District, St. Thomas Co, South Carolina
    page 14
    Moses Johnson 1 1 1

    unk who these people are
    same page Judith Johnson - - 1

    page 13
    William Johnson 2 0 1


    Residence:
    Moses was witness to marriage of Susanne Robert & Jacob Welsh. 20 Sep 1796. Susanne sis of Nancy Anna; so his sis-in-law.
    Robert Susanne - Presbyterian (Benajmin & Elizabeth Colle - Presbyterians) m 20 Sept 1796 Jacob Welsh - Presbyterians, of Maryland in the United States (Peter & Catherine Opaver (Huppert). Wits: Andrew Walsh(?), Moses Johnston, John Moore, Robin. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel Ch.: v 1-A, p 69)

    Census:
    7 Aug 1820 St. Landry Parish
    page 2
    Name: Moses Johnson
    Home in 1820 (City, County, State): St Landry, Louisiana
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820


    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3 1810-1820
    Benjamin but died prob bef 1820 ?, ?, ?
    one of these might be Joachim b 1816, son of Abraham

    Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1 (1802-1804)
    John 1802

    Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 3 (1795-1804)
    Abraham, 1799 but had son by 1816 ?, ?


    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 2 1776-1794
    ?

    Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 bef (1775
    Moses bef 1765

    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 4 (1810-1820)
    Ann, Amanda or Rhoda or both?, ?, ?, ?

    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2 (1805-1810)
    Amanda or Rhoda or both?

    Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 2 (1795-1804)
    Elizabeth 1795 and maybe Abraham's wife?

    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 5
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 9
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 17
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 17

    no wife
    Marie married abt 1812 and in her own census
    Abraham married abt 1815

    other Johnsons in 1820 Opel

    James Johnson - same page 2:
    alone: foreigner not naturalized age 16-25 (1795-1804)
    -------
    also
    pg 3
    Edmund >45


    pg 6
    Susannah >45;
    5 kids: 2f 1m <10; 1m 1f 10-15
    (same page John Arrington)
    Pg 7
    Isaac, David (next to each other)

    Gideon, same pg 7
    26-44 (1776-1794)

    pg 16
    John 2m 16-25; 1f 16-25 (1795-1804)

    same pg, several familiar names, inc James Foreman Jr. and Thomas Hayes; Bosman Hays

    (Thomas Hayes s/o Bosman Hayes & Jane Forman; James Forman Jr., Solomon Green

    Sarah Forman, sister to Jane, m Isaac Johnson

    -----------
    John pg 17
    same pg Jacob Harmon Sr.; Benjamin Andrus;
    William Perry,
    Asa Forman, Isaac Forman, Ephraim Forman Joseph Forman
    Francis Hoffpauir, John Lyons sr -- and more - all adjac
    Jonathan Foreman

    Moses** married Nancy** Anna Robert about 1794. Nancy** (daughter of Benjamin* Robert, (immigrant) and Elizabeth* Cole) was born about 1770 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1815 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  31. 51.  Nancy** Anna Robert was born about 1770 in Natchez District, Mississippi (daughter of Benjamin* Robert, (immigrant) and Elizabeth* Cole); died after 1815 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1794, Natchez, Mississippi

    Notes:

    1810 Rapides Par Census - age 26-45. If had first child at 17 and last child at 42 - b 1773.

    Robert, Nancy (Benjamin & Isabelle Robert) m 16 Sep 1787 John Green of Virginia (Thomas & Anne Green) Wits: James Young, John Dunmore, Ebrent(?) Robins. Fr. Joseph de Arazena (Opel Ch. v.1-A, p 9)

    Robert, Anna m John Green (Opel. Ch)
    Robert, Anna m Moses Jansonne
    Jeansonne, Moses m Anna Robert (Opel. Ch)

    Natchez court records show that Moses and Nancy were living in the same household in 1794, but she is still referred to as John Green's wife.

    Birth:
    daughter Marie is the only child who lived long enough to be entered in the 1880 census where birthplace of parents are recorded. She stated her mother born in Mississippi.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth (Isabelle) Johnson was born in 1795 in Natchez District, Mississippi; was christened on 07 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    2. 61. Maria I* Johnson was born in 1796 in Louisiana; was christened on 7 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1880 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Abraham Johnson was born in 1799; was christened on 07 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1817.
    4. Benjamin Johnson was born in 1800; was christened on 07 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 1815.
    5. John Johnson was born in 1802; was christened on 7 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1841 in Texas.
    6. Rhoda Johnson was born about 1804; died before 1838.
    7. Amanda Johnson was born about 1809 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died before 1845 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    8. Ann* Johnson was born in 1810 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calhoun Co, Texas.
    9. Benjamin "Berry" Johnson was born on 8 Jun 1815 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1872 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in Sabine Pass Cem, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.

  32. 124.  George* Burrell, (immigrant) was born before 1765 in Hartfordshire, England (son of Robert* Borrel (Burrell), (Immigrant) and Elizabeth* Tomkins, (immigrant)); died before 1824.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Church of England/Anglican
    • Emigration: Bef 1782, Hartfordshire, England

    Notes:

    also spelled Burrel; Borrel.
    Came to Louisiana in abt 1783
    1810 LA census shows a George Borrells, Attapapas - age 45+, wife 26-45;
    two boys < 10: Robert & David
    boy and girl 10-16: William & Marie Carr

    SLR Borrel, George - ~~Church of England, of Hartfordshire, England, and in this parish for 18 years (Robert and Elizabeth Tomkins - native of Ireland and England) "Informacion de Solteria Producida" - {Marriage Investigation regarding the freedom to marry): 1 April 1801 Anne White - of North Carolina, widow of Joseph Carr (John & Sara Gambil - natives of North Carolina) singed: Frederic Tenholt, Louis Chemin, Peter O'Reilly, James Dunman. Fr. Michel Bernard Barriere (SM Ch.: Marriage Investigation: Folio D. # 33)

    Borrel, Georges - English, born in Hardfordshire; Anglican (Robert & Elizabeth Tompkins from Ireland) m 1 April 1801 Anna White - widow of Joseph Car; from North Carolina; a Catholic (John & Sara Gambil) *not entered in the SM registers (NI Ch.: OA-#8)

    Burrel, George m Nancy White, widow of Joseph Carr. In succ of Joseph Carr dated 16 August 1816 (SM Cthse, succ #242)
    parents of Robert Burrel (Southwest Louisiana Records, V2)

    Nov 1801, spons bt. of Sarah White (John & Sarah Gambil), Nancy's sister.
    _____________
    (Sapphire on the Neches by Block) "By 1840, three, perhaps four, families were living on Grigsby property and perhaps eight families were living at Sabine. West of Hillebrrande Bayou, there lived perhaps 6 or 7 families, including Christian Hilledebrandt, William Carr, John J. French, and George Burrell."

    George* married Nancy* Ann White on 1 Apr 1801 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Nancy* (daughter of John* White and Sarah Davenport "Sally"* Gambill) was born about 1770 in North Carolina; died about 1834 in Duncan Woods, Orange Co, Texas (maybe). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  33. 125.  Nancy* Ann White was born about 1770 in North Carolina (daughter of John* White and Sarah Davenport "Sally"* Gambill); died about 1834 in Duncan Woods, Orange Co, Texas (maybe).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Catholic

    Notes:

    White Ana of N. Carolina (Jean & Sara Gambie of Virginia) m David Armand of SM (SM Ch)

    Car, Guillaume (Joseph of Jamaca (Hugo & Marguerite Halfan) m 24 Feb 1794 Ane Wit, a widow. Fr. Carolina (SM ct hse OA - 15-75)
    White, Ana, wid of Carolina (Jean & Sara Gambel) m 24 Feb 1794 Joseph Car of Jamaica (SM Ct.Hse.: OA-15-75)
    White, Ane a widow; from Carolina (Jean & Sara Gambel) m 24 Feb 1794 Joseph Car of Jamaica (SM Ct. Hse: OA-15-75)

    (NOTE: Widow of David Harmon? He was in TX in 1829)

    White, Ana of N Carolina (Jean & Sara Gambie of Virginia) m Joseph Car of Jamaica (SM Ch)
    White, Nancy, wid of Joseph Carr m George Burrell, In Succ. of Joseph Carr dated 16 Aug 1816 (SM Ct. Hse.: Succ #242)

    White, Ana of N.Carolina (Jean & Sara Gambil of Virginia) m George Borel of England (SM Ch)
    White, Anna, widow of Joseph Car; from North Carolina; a Catholic (John & Sarah Gambil) m 1 Apr 1801 Georges Borrel, English, born in Hardfordshire; an Anglican (Robert & Elizabeth Tompkins from Ireland) * not entered in SM registers (NI Ch.: OA-#8)

    White, Anne of North Carolina, widow of Joseph Carr (John & Sara Gambil, natives of North Carolina) "Informacione de Solteria Producida" - (Marriage Investigation regarding the freedom to marry) dated 1 Apr 1801 George Borrel, Church of England, of Harfondchire, England and in this parish for 18 years (Robert & Elizabeth Tomkins native of Ireland and England) Signed: Frederic Tenholt, Louis Chemin, Peter O'Reilly, James Dunman. Fr. Michel Bernard Barriere (SM Ch: Marriage Investigation: Folio D, #33)
    ____________________
    NANCY WHITE'S LEGACY LIVES by Gwendolyn Wingate, staff correspondent. (Top of page is cut off but believe it appeared in an Orange, TX newspaper. (Sent by Barbara Vernon)

    Lusty, lovely Nancy White was four times married, and her offspring were among Texas' first settlers. Today's descendants may number in the thousands.
    There is no known picture of the enigmatic Nancy, but even from the dry, precise legal documents that record her actions, she emerges full-bodied and alluring. Desiring and desirable, strong-willed and physically hardy, she steps out faded pages and takes possession of the imagination.
    Nancy, or Ann, as her name is often recorded, was born to John White and Sarah Gambel a few years before the Am. Revolution. White is said to have descended from emigrants from the Isle of Wight on the southern coast of England. The ear in early records as householders in Virginia, but in the 1770's they were involved in the Regulator troubles in Burke Co., NC that preceded the revolution. Planters in the Carolina uplands rebelled against extortionate tax collectors of Gov. William Tyron, and two of the White brothers were beaten nearly to death during a riot. One was shot in the arm during the foray and lost the use of that arm, says an old court record. Six Regulators were hung and others killed by the governor's militia.
    Nancy could barely have remembered these bloody troubles, but it may have been because of them that the Whites moved on for a brief stay in Mississippi and then in the 1780's to the Attakapas dist. of Louisiana. That district, then undh rule, was made up of scattered settlements of Arcadians who had been expelled from Nova Scotia; Spanish from the Canary Islands who settled near present day New Iberia; a few Indians, some of the Attakapas tribe from which the district took its name; and trappers, traders and ranchers, some from the United States.
    Life was not easy in that pioneer land, Nancy's mother was a midwife assisting at the birthing of children. She bore nine of her own. John White was probably a farmer and cattleman, perhaps branding his own wild cattle of the coastal p, remnants of stock introduced by the Avoyelles Indians trading with the Spanish in Mexico. John White registered brands for himself and his son William in 1790.
    It was here in 1787 that the young Nancy fell in love with David Harmon and was married. The 1792 Spanish militia census for that post shows that Harmon, then 35, was a fusilier or infantryman. He was one of the few Americans listed amoles, Acadians and Europeans.
    Nancy and David Harmon had three children, Ann, John and Sarah. Their youngest daughter was born in 1792, the same year St. Martin's Parish records list an inventory of David Harmon's estate after his death. Those precisely written documents voice neither joy nor pain, but Nancy must have remembered her first love throughout her long life. She named a later son David.
    The young widow may have returned to her father's home with her children. She must have had some education, uncommon in that day for a woman, and she must have given her children some schooling, for both she and they signed their name on nts rather than making a mark. In 1804 she or her father registered brands for her children at St. Martinville.
    But by that time Nancy was no longer the widow Harmon. A marriage contract penned carefully in Spanish proclaims the union on Feb 24 1794, at the Attakapas Post of "the Widow Ane Wit, elder and ligitimate daughter of Jean Wit and Sara Gamative of Carolina…and, Joseph Carr of Jamaica, elder and legitimate son of Hugo Carr and Mrs. Marguerite Halfair of Jamaica." Officiating officer was the post commandant, Francisco Cago y Luongo, and the bride's brothers, William and Jesse White were witnesses.
    According to the contract the groom, who was probably of Scottish descent, brought to his marriage 1000 piastres (worth about $1 each) in notes, belongings consisting of 275 piastres, and other property commensurate with Nancy's half of thunity division from her marriage to Harmon.
    Nancy bore a son, William, and a daughter, Lucy, to Joseph Carr. But perhaps it was too soon after the loss of her first love, or maybe Carr had an insatiable wanderlust. He disappeared from the scene, and subsequent documents never ro Nancy as the widow Carr. Stories passed down through the generation's hint that Carr was a freebooter and adventurer. A man by that name took part in the 1812 Gutierrez expedition that attempted to wrest Texas from Spain. The expedition failed and if indeed Carr was with them, there is no clue to what happened to him.
    A few years later Nancy married George Burrell, or Borel as he sometimes appears. He and his family had been in the district as early as 1782 and were probably neighbors of the Whites. He and Maria Dunman were baptismal sponsors of Nancnger sister Sarah in 1801.
    Nancy's life with George Burrell may have lacked the ecstasy she knew with David Harman, but in maturity they must have brought warmth and understanding to the marriage that lasted nearly 20 years. She named her oldest son Robert, and the younger, David.
    The children of Nancy White's three marriages would play an important part of the history of Jefferson, Orange and Chambers counties. In 1830 John Harmon veteran of the War of 1812 and son of her first love David, settled near Adams Bayouat is now Orange. John's son David had come to Texas a year earlier, and Nancy's daughter Sarah, who married Absalom Gray came in 1833.
    One of John Harmon's son Joshua, was the ancestor of the Harmon saddlemakers of Hankamer. His other children married Pevitos, Patillos, Blands, Coles and Means most of who were also early settlers.
    William Carr was a part of Stephen F. Austin's third colony, claiming the William Carr League along Taylor's Bayou near LaBelle. He may have gotten additional land for furnishing horses to the TX. Revolutionists.
    David Burrell settled near Taylors Bayou in 1828, claiming the league of land that bears his name. His nephew, George, his brother Robert's son, married Nancy French, daughter of John J. French of the trading post. Their son, J.J. Burrelrried a cousin, Alzena Carr, daughter of Nancy White's son, William Carr.
    Probably all of Nancy's brothers and sisters except Jesse also settled in Texas. Her brother, James Taylor White, was in Chambers Co. before the TX Revolution and it was at his ranch that the Turtle Bayou resolutions were drawn up, an earlyfrontation of Texans and Mexicans. Nancy White Burrell herself claimed land in McLennan Co. which was later lost by her heirs in a lawsuit.
    By 1824 when Nancy made a settlement with her dau. Sarah Harmon for her share of her father's estate, Nancy was again a widow. But her love life was not over. Opelousas marriage records reveal that on June 8 1828, she married Jacob Hamshire
    Nancy was now past childbearing age, but Hamshire's descendants from an earlier marriage would also leave their mark on area history. His son John was one of High Island's early settlers and the town of Hamshire would take its name from the surname of his grandson, Lovan. An early Jefferson co. sheriff, David Garner married a Matilda Hamshire in 1839, who was a granddaughter of Jacob's.
    Other descendants of Nancy's, to name a few, are Clubbs, Moors, Dugars (Dugats), Jetts, Abshiers, Walles, Norwoods, Harrises, Pruetts, Wilcoxes, Gatlins, Hayes, Aubeys, Hargraves, Wingates, Alexanders, Van Wormers, Hoffpauirs, Heimans, Boused many others.
    When did Nancy die? And where is she buried? Some say in a half-forgotten cemetry near Duncan Woods in Orange Co. No one knows for sure.

    Died:
    The date of her death, or the place seems to be only conjecture, no actual records of her death appear to have been found. However, if her husband died in 1850 in St. Landry it doesn't seem likely she would be in Orange, unless his date/place of death is not accurate. Her son James Harmon settled in Orange, but have not been able to find her in his household.

    Children:
    1. 62. Robert* Burrell was born on 31 Oct 1801 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died on 18 Feb 1858 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    2. David Burrell was born in 1804 in Louisiana; died after 1850.

  34. 126.  James* (Jacques) William Clark was born in 1768 in St.Peter Diocese, Baltimore, Maryland (son of Patrick* "Francios" Clark, (Immigrant) and Rachel* (Mary) Melon (or Malone)); died after 1815 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    SLR Clark, Jacques (Francois Clarg of Maryland in American & Rachuel Milone) m 8 July 1790 Esther Constaq of Hosac in Province of Neuva Yorca (in the State of New York) (William & Rachel Auldbridge). Wits: Joseph Nickson, Loisel, David Harmon, William White. Fr. de Deva (SM Ch.: v.4 # 42)

    Clark, Jacques ( Francois & Raquel Milone of Maryland) m 8 Jul 1790 Ester Comstaq or Comstock (SM ch v 4, #42/StMartin of Tours Church)
    Clark, James of Maryland (Patrick of Ireland & Rachel Melony) m Ester Cumstok of New England (SM Ch/St.Martin of Tours Church, St.Martinville, LA)
    Attakapas Gazette
    James married (1) Esther Comstock on 8 Jul 1790 in St. Martinville, St.Martin, LA. Esther was b about 1768 in RI/MA.

    Residences:
    Prairie James, the English Coast - 1790, 1797
    of Lower Bayou Teych - 1805
    Living on Bayou Vermillion, 1810
    Vermillion, 1813

    Died:
    some places give a death date of 15 NOV 1804 in Opelousas. Others give no date but say he died in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish. Children born to him later than that date are documented by SWLA Father Hebert's books. He clearly died later.

    James* married Esther* "Hester" Comstock on 8 Jul 1790 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Esther* (daughter of William* "Guilermo" Comstock and Rachel* Aldrich) was born in 1772 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 11 Jun 1786 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  35. 127.  Esther* "Hester" Comstock was born in 1772 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 11 Jun 1786 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (daughter of William* "Guilermo" Comstock and Rachel* Aldrich); died in Jan 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Notes:

    (Last name also Constaq, Comstok, Cumstok)
    Possibly born in (Hosac?) New York, (Norfolk Co) Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Maryland.

    SWR 1: Esther Comstock (Guilermo & Rachel AULD BRIDGE) m 8 July 1790 Jacques Clark SM Ch.: v. 4 # 42)
    ___________
    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    Hi Sherry,
    I am not good at all on the internet, so you can be assured that the reason you couldn't find the JOHNLYONS-L group was because I did something wrong in sending you the address. Sorry! Try USGenWeb.com then go to their archives, select Louina, and type in "Merriman" or
    "Lyons." They'll have things about the Lyons group in there.
    I found a "Grandinego" (I think is how it's spelled), which is the name of a witness on one of your group's documents, who was given an English land grant in a DeVille book about English land grants in Louisiana. I also found an "Aldridge Plation" mentioned in an
    abstract of newspaper articles from Assumption Parish. That may be why the Comstocks came to Louisiana, through Rachel and whoever this Aldridge Plantation belonged to. I'm going to have to do some searching to find out who owned it.
    I also found a William Comstock who served in the Confederate Navy and who was buried in Donaldsonville. He listed his next of kin as a daughter named "Gussie." Have you ever run across a "Gussie" or anyone whose name would transpose itself o the nickname "Gussie"?
    By the way, the wife of one of the guys in our local genealogy group in Terrebonne Parish is a descendant of Hester (Ester) Comstock in your group. He says he has a folder on the Comstocks and we are trying to get copies of everything he . I'll let you know if anything pops up.
    Sorry about the wrong address! I'll get the hang of this one day.
    Patty.


    Died:
    Surname: Hester Clark (This Hester?)
    Year: 1850
    County: Jefferson CO.
    State: TX
    Age: 80
    Gender: F (Female)
    Month of Death: Jan
    State of Birth: CT
    ID#: MRT197_58280
    Occupation: NONE LISTED
    Cause of Death: DROPSY

    Children:
    1. Angelle Clark was born on 6 Mar 1790 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1798.
    2. Elizabeth Comstock "Bethsy" Clark, (DNA Circle-g) was born on 1 May 1792 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died on 24 Apr 1868 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas.
    3. Eugenia Emilie "Millie" Clark was born on 4 Feb 1794 in St.Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1888 in McCollough Co, Texas.
    4. Priscilla Clark was born on 11 Mar 1796 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1870 in Louisiana.
    5. Marie Louise Clark was born on 10 Dec 1798 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died about 1829.
    6. James William "Guillaume" Clark, Jr was born on 13 Dec 1800 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1860 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Block Cem, Orange Co, Texas.
    7. 63. Susanne* Clark was born before 20 Mar 1803 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1860 in Adams Bayou, Orange Co, Texas.
    8. George William Clark was born on 23 Aug 1805 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1850 in of, Harris Co, Texas.
    9. Lucy Adelaide Clark was born on 10 Aug 1807 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1856 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    10. John "Jean" Clark was born on 4 Jul 1809 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1811.
    11. Hester Clark was born about 1810 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1828.
    12. Visa Clark was born about 1812 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1828.


Generation: 8

  1. 128.  Willoughby* JonesWilloughby* Jones was born about 1700; died before 27 Apr 1765 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Bef 1735, Pennsylvania (maybe)
    • Residence: Bef 1740, Orange Co, Virginia (possibly)
    • Residence: 1751, Prince William Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 29 Nov 1752, Prince William Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 25 Sep 1753, Prince William Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: Between 1758 and 1761, Prince William Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 9 Jun 1759, Fauquier Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 27 Apr 1765, Frederick Co, Virginia; Appraisement
    • Other-Begin: 26 Sep 1768, Fauquier Co, Virginia
    • Property: 21 Jan 1779, Frederick Co, Virginia
    • Research Notes: 24 Nov 2011
    • Research Notes: 28 Nov 2015; relative to John Jones of Jones Mill

    Notes:

    Willoughby Jones first found in Prince William Co. VA in 1752. The county was formed 22 years earlier, but no Jones records are found during that time period. It is not known where the family moved from. However, Mrs Hammer, youngest daughter of John and Jemima Gaunt indicate they were of Scotch descent and came to the valley from Orange Co. VA and had lived in PA for a time.
    {from James Forsyth, Albany, GA}.

    No record of this family was found in Orange Co. VA. John Reedy searched Nov, 2012.

    Willoughby Jones never shows up as a land owner, with the exception of the correspondence 14 years after his death, showing that he was due a deed from the John Madden property of 200 acres in Frederick Co. VA. This land was then passed on to his first son, Thomas in 1779. Willoughby had died in Frederick Co. in 1765. He was last in Prince William Co. in 1761.

    (This property would be the same as in the following entry: 1750, 22 Mar - surveyor: George Washington, Esquire for John Madden 200 acres near Dry Marsh (Thomas Jones of Fred Co, eldest son & heir of Willoughby Jones, deceased, assignee of the Madden's 200 acres near the Dry Marsh, surveyed 22 Mar 1750 for John Madden, deceased, by George Washington, Esq, forfeited, adj Fairfax Rd said John Madden 13 Jan 1779. - Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Vols 1-4, Grant Book R, p 82)

    ?? b 1726 in Richmond Co -- connection w/ Newton Family, ie. a Willoughby Newton


    There was a Willoughby Jones listed in Head of Families Virginia 1785, Princess Anne County - shows 3 souls, 1 dwelling, 0 other buildings

    also
    Willoughby Berry, 6 souls, 2 dwellings, 2 other buildings
    Willoughby Thomas, 8 souls, 1 dwelling, 2 other buildings


    _________________
    perhaps a clue? Name connection in study of Helm family. Also connection with Barbados - as was John* Jones family from Barbados. They are far from documented as our ancestors, but looking only at the puzzle pieces...


    PRELIMINARY CONKWRIGHT MANUSCRIPT REVIEW
    A review of the Conkwright Manuscript ("Shenandoah Families" by Bessie Taul Conkwright) was furnished by Susan Grimshaw

    Susan wrote: "My initial observations on Conkwright are as follows:
    By page numbers in Conkwright,
    P145.... mentions Sarah Wooley Vaughan (According to Vere Olivers writings - the Vaughans, the Popes, Alleynes, Willoughbys, Clintons and Walkers were all related through marriage). Also mentions John Calmes Smith (Smiths were on Barbados).And, the Calmes tie into the Va. Helm family story by marriage. Willoughby, the Gov., was from Shropshire.

    _______________
    names of interest:
    Spouse 1: Jones, John
    Spouse 2: Willoughby, Nancy
    Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1796
    Marriage Location: Virginia
    Fauquier County



    Residence:
    Mrs Hammer, youngest daughter of John and Jemima Gaunt indicate they were of Scotch descent and came to the valley from Orange Co. VA and had lived in PA for a time.
    {from James Forsyth, Albany, GA}. (JJR)

    time frame he was in Pennsylvania is just a guess.

    Residence:
    Frederick County Marriages, 1738-1850, Pages: 148, Frederick County, VA Marriage Book #1, page 89. .... Mrs. Hammer, Jones Family History (c. 1900), "My Great Grandfather Stephen Jones was of Scotch descent, came to the valley from Orange Co.

    Mrs Hammer, youngest daughter of John and Jemima Gaunt indicate they were of Scotch descent and came to the valley from Orange Co. VA and had lived in PA for a time.
    {from James Forsyth, Albany, GA}.

    No record of this family was found in Orange Co. VA. John Reedy searched Nov, 2012. (JJR)

    time frame he was in Orange County is just a guess.


    Residence:
    He had a residence from 1751 to 1761 in Prince William Co, VA.2 Willoughby is found in the county order and minutes
    books during this decade. (JJR)

    Other-Begin:
    Minute Book: 29 Nov 1752, Prince William Co, VA.8 Willoughby Jones against William Ashmore judgement is granted the
    plaintif against the Defendant for two hundred and thirty eight pounds of Tobacco and his costs by him in the behalf
    expended. (JJR)

    Other-Begin:
    He was involved in a court case on 25 Sep 1753 in Prince William Co, VA.9 At a court continued for Prince William
    County, 25th September, 1753, Willoughby Jones, having attended as witness 11 days for Gabriel Muffit against Henry
    Norman ordered the said Gabriel pay him for the same according to law. (JJR)

    Other-Begin:
    1758-1761, Dumfries, Prince William Co. VA. John Glassford & Co of Virginia and Maryland established stores along the waterways and established journals and inventories for purchasers of customers where they could trade tobacco
    and gain credit for items and supplies. One of these was located at Dumfries near the Potomac and Willoughby Jones is
    listed for 75 in the 1758-1759 and 49 in the 1761 records, presumably for pounds of tobacco owed. (JJR)

    Other-Begin:
    Administration: 9 Jun 1759, Fauquier Co., VA.3 Settlement of the estate of George Foote and accounts owed (creditors),
    including Willoughby Jones.

    There is a settlement from the estate of George Foote in Fauquier Co in 1759 and again in 1768, but Fauquier County was solely created out of Prince William Co in 1757 and Foote's property bordered both counties after this creation.
    (JJR)

    Other-Begin:
    Appraisement: 27 Apr 1765, Frederick County, VA.4 Estate came to 68 pounds, 13 shillings. Ordered to be record on Aug
    6, 1765.
    Wm Helm, Thos Helm and James Barnett, subscribers.
    Willoughby Jones has never been found in any land records or deeds and his occupation was unknown, but he did have some
    cattle, sheep and a colt as part of the appraisal. His widow, Margaret was not mentioned, nor is any will found. (JJR)

    Other-Begin:
    Administration: 26 Sep 1768, Fauquier County, VA. Out of the estate of George Foote, paid to creditors is Willoughby
    Jones, amongst others. This would have been paid after Willoughby's death. (JRR)

    Property:
    21 Jan 1779, Frederick County, VA.6 John Madden's
    Willoughby Jones
    Deed for 200 acres
    This land is _____ by Jno Madden Dec'd? to Loughland Madden as his Mother Bridget Madden informs that the will never
    proved the _____ Being gone to Carolina this Loughland Madden, John Madden, brothers and Bridget, relict of the
    deceased all agree a deed should issue in the name of Willoughby Jones.
    (See the other side)
    January 21, 1779
    Willoughby Jones departed this life many years ago. It appears by an enclosed Certificate that he died intestate, that Thomas Jones is eldest son and heir at law that his mother, now Margt E. Foster relinquishes her right to dower and _______ to issue to the Thomas Jones. He lives in Frederick County.

    Research Notes:
    _________________
    Family used the name Newton a lot. Here's an entry with Newon, Willoughby, and Jones:

    Willoughby Newton, m Sarah Eskridge who was daughter of
    George Eskridge & Rebecca Bonham. Rebecca was daughter of
    Samuel Bonham and Margaret Philpott.

    relevant???

    Thomas Newton is Willoughby's father. Refers to a Walter Jones as his son in will.
    Daniel Bonham is Samuel's father. His will requests that
    Willoughby Newton take care of his son Samuel Bonham and estate until Samuel turns 20 yrs old.

    NEWTON, (CAPT.) THOMAS, 26 Aug. 1727; 31 Jan. 1727/8.

    Son Willoughby land in Richmond Co. near Totuskey containing 350 acres; daughter Elizabeth Waulhope 3 negroes; daughter Katherine Brent negroes in her possession; grandson Newton Keene; son Rev. Walter Jones and Beheathland his wife 3 negroes; wife Elizabeth 5 negroes, 2 horses, 10 cows, 15 sheep, furniture, silver and the use of my plantation for life.

    Father: Thomas Newton b: 1678 in England
    Mother: Elizabeth Storke b: 1687 in Westmoreland County, Virginia

    Name: Beheathland Newton
    Sex: F
    Birth: BEF 1712 in Westmoreland County, Virginia
    Death: in Westmoreland County, Virginia

    Marriage 1 Walter Rev Jones b: BEF 1708 in Llanelly, Carnarvon, Wales
    Married: AFT 1724 in Westmoreland County, Virginia

    Walter Dr. Jones b: 16 DEC 1745 in Northumberland County, Virginia
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I24822

    will of son Dr. Walter Jones

    Richmond County, Virginia Wills; Robert K. Headley, Jr.:
    p.310 - Nicholas FLOOD, NFP, will; [nd.), [nd.] (in folio after 6 Jul 1778 record)
    In my 63rd year, having entered in on the 2nd day of Aug last, New Style; if I happen to die in America,
    I desire to be buried at the east end of North Farnham Church on the right hand of dau. Catharine McCALL who d. in 1767; parcel of wool cards, cotton cards, spinning wheels, and other implements of domestic industry equal to the expense of the marble monumental stone which I have desired to be erected to be disposed of among the poor...of industrious housekeepers in NFP according to their want of such implements; wife; land in Essex Co. bought of George CLAYTON and Merriwether SMITH to be sold; dwelling plant. and all lands in Rich. Co. to grdau. Elizabeth McCALL, if she has no heirs, to grdau. Catharine McCALL, if she has no heirs, to nephew Nicholas FLOOD (2nd son of late bro. William); lacking heirs, to go successively to: nephew William [Pinkstant] FLOOD (eld. son of late bro. William), Walter Flood JONES (eld. son of fr. Dr. Walter JONES), William JONES (2nd son of Dr. Walter JONES), Elizabeth FLOOD (2nd dau. of bro. William), Thomas Griffin PEACHEY (2nd son of fr. and b-i-l. Col. William PEACHEY), William Travers PEACHEY (3rd son of Col. William PEACHEY), William PEACHEY (eld. son of fr. Maj. Leroy PEACHEY), Leroy PEACHEY (2nd son of Maj. Leroy PEACHEY); Cetera desunt; the undersigned believe that this is the wil of Dr. Nicholas FLOOD: George McCARTY, Chas. McCARTY, George YERBY, Benjamin BRAMHAM, Robert TOMLIN, Charles HAMMOND. [Dr. Nicholas FLOOD mar. Elizabeth PEACHEY; they had one dau., Catharine who mar. Archibald McCALL in 1761. RCV, p.196.]


    Marriage 1 Alice Flood b: BEF 1761 in Kinsale, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
    Married: BEF 1777 in Northumberland County, Virginia
    Children
    Walter Jones b: 7 OCT 1777 in Northumberland County, Virginia

    Marriage 1 Anne Lucinda Lee b: BEF 1790 in Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia
    Married: MAY 1808 in Washington, District of Columbia
    ===============================



    Research Notes:
    "James Foreman had come to the area by 1750 when he purchased 800 acres from John Jones on 15 August 1750. On 15 May 1780 James sold this tract of land to his son Benjamin Foreman who established a mill along Jones Mill Stream. The 800-acre tract was in the Scrabble area of Berkeley County.
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=18cf&id=I332

    Mills of Berkeley (Opequon Creek)
    Morgan Bryant had a mill on his plantation in 1734 when the land was surveyed for him. This is the Bedington Mill today. The third was north of Scrabble on Jones Mill stream. It, too, was there when the land was surveyed in 1734.

    Opequon Creek had five mills north of Martinsburg. The first mill was almost at the mouth of the Opequon Creek. It was the Forman Mill, which is listed on the John Wood Berkeley County 1820 map. The Formans also had a ferry on the Potomac River. James Forman operated the mill until he died in 1834. It was then sold to Charles Starbuck. When the new Dam No. 5 was built across the Potomac near Honeywood in 1835, it raised the Opequon Creek to a height that prevented the Forman Mill from operating. According to John P. Kearfott's 1847 map, D. Morrison had a mill there, but on the opposite side of the Opequon Creek.
    http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/572835/Mills-of-Berkeley-County.html?nav=5004

    see James Forman 1725 and son Benjamin Forman 1746

    Willoughby* married Mrs. Margaret* E. (..) Jones about 1725. Margaret* was born about 1710; died after 1779. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 129.  Mrs. Margaret* E. (..) Jones was born about 1710; died after 1779.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 21 Jan 1779, Frederick Co, Virginia

    Notes:

    Other-Begin:
    Willoughby Jones departed this life many years ago. It appears by an enclosed Certificate that he died intestate, that Thomas Jones is eldest son and heir at law that his mother, now Margt E. Foster relinquishes her right to dower and _______ to issue to the Thomas Jones. He lives in Frederick County.

    Children:
    1. Thomas Jones was born about 1725 in of, Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1798.
    2. William Jones, (son?) was born about 1727; died after 1759 in of, Frederick Co, Virginia.
    3. John Jones was born after 1730; died after 1784 in of, Frederick Co, Virginia.
    4. 64. Stephen* Jones was born about 1735 in Orange Co, Virginia; died before 7 Feb 1809 in Frederick Co, Virginia.
    5. (father of David Thompson) Jones, (son of who?) was born about 1740; died after 1765 in of, Virginia.

  3. 130.  Joseph Poole, (immigrant) was born in 1704 in Workington Parish, Bromfield, Cumberland, England (son of William Poole and Jeanette Twentyman); died after 1771 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    s/o William Pool b abt 1670 in Workington Parish of Broomfield Cumberland England
    and Jeannette Twentyman, b abt 1670 in England
    children of Joseph and Rebecca Poole; 
    William, 1728, 
    Elisabeth, 1730, 
    Rebecca, 1732, died 1748, 
    Joseph, 1734 died 1745, 
    Abel, 1736, died 1740, 
    Thomas, 1739, 
    Sarah, 1742, 
    Amos, 1744

    Occupation: Tailor
    Religion: Became A Quaker On 2 May 1747
    A first child named William died as an Infant
    Immigrated to Pa abt 1720 when still a youth, Resided in Newton Bucks Co Pa from 1749 -1760.
    All dates of birth came from PA births Buck Co., 1682 -1800 (except Benjamin is not listed)
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    Joseph Poole. Sept. 15, 1762. Amos Poole, over 14, petitions for guardian. Thomas Yeardley and John de Normandie
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    Joseph Poole, Sept 10, 1787 granddau. Rebecca Yardley (now wid of John O'Neal) had her father Thomas Yardley of Newtown, guardian.
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    Joseph married Rebecca Janney in 1725 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania. Rebecca (daughter of Abel Janney and Elizabeth Stacy) was born on 9 Nov 1702 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 131.  Rebecca Janney was born on 9 Nov 1702 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania (daughter of Abel Janney and Elizabeth Stacy); died after 1771.

    Notes:

    amos poole of bucks co, wheelwright. ug 8, 1767. mother rebecca poole and friend amos palmer. exers. bro. thomas poole. bro-in-law paul pennington.

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    info from Audrey Pool thru rootsweb 1/04: died in Willimgton, DE Note in posting stated: Janney from "The Quaker Janneys of Cheshire and their Progenitors". by Miles White Jr. In America the name is spelled Janney, Janeway, Janny, etc. Also noted: Randle Janney, of Widforde, married Alice Wilkeson on Nov 26, 1566, at Prestonbury. She was buried Jan 31, 1598 and he was buried Oct 7, 1593, both at Prestbury. Randle Janney, of Styall, and of Handforth, had atleast three children: Katherine, William, and Rychard,b1586-88. One of these may be the father of Thomas, to whom we can trace our ancestory. It is not certain.

    Death location as listed on Ancestry.com 6/05 Timothy Owen Gilmore database lists her birth as 9-9-1702 and her death date as 1762. 6/05
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=charcarol2&id=I159

    Children:
    1. William Poole was born on 26 Jan 1729 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died on 06 Jun 1779 in of, Wilmington, Delaware.
    2. Elizabeth Poole was born on 11 Sep 1730 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died in 1800.
    3. Rebecca Poole was born on 26 Nov 1732 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died in 1748.
    4. Joseph Poole was born on 17 Dec 1734 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died in 1745 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania.
    5. Abel Poole was born on 07 Feb 1736 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died in 1740 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania.
    6. Thomas Poole was born on 28 Jul 1739 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died on 08 Mar 1782 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.
    7. Sarah Poole was born on 07 Mar 1742 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1765.
    8. Amos Poole was born on 28 Oct 1744 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Jul 1767.
    9. Benjamin (not s-o Joseph) Poole was born on 26 Nov 1739 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania (possibly); died on 31 Jul 1773 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.
    10. 65. Miss (..)* Poole, (maybe) was born about 1740 in Loudoun Co, Virginia; died before 1783.

  5. 132.  John* Madden, SrJohn* Madden, Sr was born before 1708 (son of (father of John) Madden); died before 6 Dec 1758 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1724, Stafford Co, Virginia
    • Property: 6 Apr 1730, Goose Run, Prince William Co, Virginia
    • Possessions: 1731, Hamilton Parish, Prince William Co, Virginia; sold
    • Property: 20 Jul 1731, Goose Run, Prince William Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 21 Jul 1731, Prince William Co, Virginia; wit for Tedwell
    • Property: 30 Jul 1731, Goose Run, Prince William Co, Virginia
    • Residence: Bef 1745, Frederick Co, Virginia
    • Possessions: 24 Oct 1747, Joes Hole, Fairfax Road, Frederick Co, Virginia
    • Property: 22 Mar 1750, near Dry Marsh, Frederick Co, Virginia; surveyed by G.Washington
    • Other-Begin: 12 Nov 1750, Frederick Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 19 Apr 1751, Frederick Co, Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 7 Aug 1753, Frederick Co, Virginia; oath of allegiance
    • Property: 21 Jan 1779, Frederick Co, Virginia

    Notes:

    Document from David Howard states that John had a child Scarlett (is that male or female - possibly unknown daughter?) and Dennis born in 1734.

    1724: Paid tithable personal tax in Stafford Co., VA. Would have been at least 16 years old.

    1726: Frederick Co. VA Deed Book #12, page 487, Aug 5, 1768 - John Madden (son) grants power of attorney to John Moffatt of Fauquier Co to lease 123 acres in Prince William County, this land granted by Leonard Helm (patent Jan 15, 1726).

    1731: John Madden of Hamilton Parish, Prince William Co, tailor, sold land to Thomas Helms (Bridget's brother) of Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co (Virginia Genealogist (from Joan Hackett jhacket1@ix.netcom.com). The land was near Leonard Helm.
    Bef 1745: John and Bridget Madden moved to Frederick County, Virginia

    (following Order Book/Will Book research done by John Reedy 9/02 in Fred. Co. VA)
    11 Nov 1743 County Court held first session in Fred Co
    1743-1745: Frederick Co. VA Order Book #1, 1743-1745, page 114- John Madden,Plt vs. Hugh Ferguson, Def - The suit between the parties being agreed is dismissed.
    Frederick Co. VA Order Book #1, 1743-1745, page 204- John Madden and Hugh Ferguson, Plntff vs. Abel Pearson - Judgement for Madden.
    Frederick Co. VA Order Book #2, page 22, 1745 - John Hardin to pay John Madden 125 pounds of tobacco for giving 5 days of evidence.
    Frederick Co. VA Order Book #2, page 63, 1745 - Leonard Helms and John Madden - Judgement for Plaintiff in tobacco.
    Frederick Co. VA Order Book #2, page 63, 1745 - John Madden vs. John Dooues is continued.
    Frederick  Co. VA Order book #2, page 115, 1746 - John Madden vs. John Dooves, judgement in favor of Madden.
    Frederick Co. Va Order book #2, page 148, 1746 - John Madden appeared as a witness for Richard Blackburn and court orders 175 pounds of tobacco be paid to John.
    Frederick Co. VA Order book #2, page 263, 1747 - John Madden, who as well for himself as the Church wardens of Frederick, and George Johnstone, in debt. the suit being agreed, is dismissed. 
    Frederick Co. Va Order book #2, page 148, 1746 - John Madden appeared as a witness for Richard Blackburn and court orders 175 pounds of tobacco be paid to John.
    Frederick Co. VA Order book #2, page 218, Mar 6, 1746 - justices named - one is Meredith Helm.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #2, page 263, 1747 - John Madden, who as well for himself as the Church wardens of Frederick, and George Johnstone, in debt. the suit being agreed, is dismissed. 
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #2, page 479, 1748 - John Madden, Plt vs. Thomas Gray, Defdnt, judgement.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #2, page 484, 1748 - John Madden is appointed overseer of road from Opechon Creek to Johnston's Mill in the room of John Jones, Plt vs. Thomas Gray, Defdnt, judgement.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #3, 1748-1751. page 11 - John Madden appointed overseer of roads in the room of John Alford.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #3, 1748-1751. page 12 - John Madden is appointed constable in the room of John Conwell.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #3, 1746-1751, page, 317 - John Madden appeared as a witness for John Dooues- court orders payment of 475 pounds of tobacco.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #3, 1748-1751. page 395 - John Madden was plaintiff, judgement for plaintiff.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #3, 1748-1751. page 411 - John Madden was plaintiff, judgement for plaintiff.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #3, 1748-1751. page 453 - John Madden appointed overseer of roads in the room of John Jones.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #3, 1748-1751. page 475 - John Madden was plaintiff.
    Frederick Co. VA Order book #4, page 22, 1751 - John Madden appeared as a witness for Marquis Calmes and George Johnston and court orders 75 pounds of tobacco be paid to John.
    Frederick Co. VA Order book #4, page 34, 1751 - John Madden appeared as a witness (8 days) for Vincent Jones/John Jones and court orders 200 pounds of tobacco be paid to John.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #4, page 94, 1751 - James Jones Plt. vs. John Madden, Def - the suit is ordered dismissed, the Plt failing to appear to prosecute.
      Frederick Co. VA Order book #5, page 483, 1752-1754 - Maddin vs. Rutherford.
      Frederick Co. VA Will Book #2, page 417, Aug 6, 1760 - John Madden estate appraisement.

    1745, Mar 4: John and Bridget living on the Shenandoah River, near Major MARQUIS CALMES and the Helm families.
    1748, 4 Jul, witnessed will of Tobias Wood, wife Ann Wood, son John White. Nehemiah Ferguson to have equal part of moveable estate. Exr son Elias & Nehemiah Ferguson. Witnesses: John Madden, Charles Cox, John Markham. (executed 31 Jun 1753)
    1750, 22 Mar - surveyor: George Washington, Esquire for John Madden 200 acres near Dry Marsh
    (Thomas Jones of Fred Co, eldest son & heir of Willoughby Jones, deceased, assignee of the Madden's 200 acres near the Dry Marsh, surveyed 22 Mar 1750 for John Madden, deceased, by George Washington, Esq, forfeited, adj Fairfax Rd said John Madden 13 Jan 1779. - Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Vols 1-4, Grant Book R, p 82)

    John Madden held property at Joe's Hole on Long Marsh..."Long Marsh has ever been noted for its fertile soil and Colonial Homesteads, and is today the name of one of the Magisterial Districts in Clarke County." T.K. Cartmell, SHENANDOAH VALLEY PIONEERS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS

    1751, April 2, Reel 292, p 478, John Madden 400 acres, Frederick Co.
    Received a land grant (400 acres) from the Proprietor of Northern Neck dated 4/12/1751 "for transferring persons into this colony" Deed book 14, Page 303, 4/28/1770
    Written in 1961 by Archives Division of Virginia State Library in response to order of this document:
    An examination of the above cited land grant does not reveal any reference to importations under the headright system under which the amount of land granted was based on fifty acres being allowed for each person transported to the colony byngle individual. John Maddin's grant apparently was not the result of such transportation, but by direct purchase."
    1751, Sept 21: John Madden, heir at law of John Madden, from Joyner's abstracts of Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys, Frederick Co, VA, described as 400 acres near Joe's Hole, about 10 poles along the Fairfax Road. Surveyor: George Washingn 2 Apr 1751 (Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Vols 1-4 -Grant Book G, p 478)
    1753: John Madden, Meredith Helm, and JOHN JONES (see footnote 2) were among signatures on a 1753 Fred Co VA document... something about rents & dues arising relating to the office of Sheriff. Gabriel Jones (see footnote 1), a prominent attney in Fred Co, was a witness (from Amelia Gilreath's abstracts of Fred Co VA deeds from 1743 to 1800; from Joan Hackett jhacket1@ix.netcom.com)
    1754: The Frederick County Fee Book signed by the Sheriff, Meredith Helm, dated Jan 17, 1754, among largest assessments, 468 pounds tobacco.
    1755, May 5: John and Bridget Madden witnessed a deed of Christopher Helms to Leonard Helm (Deed Book 4, pgs 9,11)
    1757, Sep 5 (date of survey); 194 acres on br. of Opeckon & Evan Thomas Spring. There was a note accompanying the survey that said that John Madden died without a will; land descended to his son. Bridget Madden, widow of John, gave up her 3 to "her son John."
    1758: John Madden died before 1758 when one of Leonard Helm's suit against him was abated for that reason
    1758, Dec 6: Bridget Madden was called to take administration of John Madden's estate.
    1759 Apr 5: relinquished her right of administration
    1759 June 7: administration was granted to John Lindsay, the greatest creditor, John and William Smith (Order Book 8, pgs 59, 185, 333, 225, 273)
    1762 Frederick Co.VA Will book #3, page 86, Sep. 8, 1762 - Appraisement and disposition of John Madden Sr. estate. (Thomas Helm, John Madden and Bridget Madden mentioned, John Lindsey, Administrator)


    (Note: (Ref: Information received 8/21/97 from Betty Vinski, Betty_Vinski@etsuodt.tamu-commerce.edu
    or bv5731@admin.tamu-commerce.edu; with the following note attached: Information regarding certain parts of this line was provided by Ann Lamb Lackey and Doug Jones who have shared the results of their private research. It is not for publication.)
    [Other reference: Bessie Taul Conkwright manuscript: Shenandoah Families - Helm, 1936]
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    Footnote 1 (Vol 1 # 0251) GABRIEL JONES: A Kinsman of Lord Fairfax. He resided in the Shenandoah Valley upon a farm adjoining the farms of his three brothers-in-law, Thomas Lewis, John Madison, and John Frogg. Gabriel Jones was one among the most distinguished lawyers of the state of Virginia. Margaret Jones, his daughter, married Col. John Harvie, an officer in the Revolutionary War. He died young, leaving one son who married a Miss Marshall, niece of Chief Justice Marshall.
    Elizabeth, another daughter of Gabriel Jones and Margaret Strother married John Lewis, son of Colonel Fielding Lewis, who first married Catherine Washington, cousin to Gen George Washington and whose second wife was Betty, sister of Gen Geoashington.
    Sarah Strother married Col Richard Taylor and were the parents of President Zachary Taylor. Agatha, another daughter of William Strother, married John Madison.
    Vol 6 4245 has some Joneses in Fred Co Va around this same time; however the names do not connect at all.
    listed in Poll for Fred Co on Jul 24, 1758 on list for Col Martin in Geo Wash election.
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    Footnote 2 "1790 VA Census"
    Hampshire Co, List of Abraham Johnson, Gent:
    JOHN JONES, (10 residents) 1782; Also listed: David Jones, Peter Jones, Solomon Jones
    List of William Buffington:
    Hezekiah Bonham (8 w, 0 b) 1784; Hezekiah Bonham (8 res), 1782; Gabriel Fox (4 w, 0 b).
    John Jones (10 w, 1 dwelling); Solomon Jones (3 w, 1 dw); David Jones (6 w, 1 dw);
    Peter Jones (4 w, 1 dw); Hezekiah Bonham
    Pittsylvania Co, 1782: John Maddin (8 white, 7 black); William Maddin (8 w; 0 b)

    Frederick Co: List of Thomas Throckmorton 1782:
    Aaron Bonham (16 w, 0 b); Henry Helm (1 w, 0 b); Geo. Calmes (1 w, 0 b); Meridith Helm (8 w, 10 b); John Jones (3 w, 0 b); Joseph Jones (3 w, 1 b)

    (Solomon Jones same Solomon Jones m Elizabeth Neaville?)

    Early American Series, Early VA Vol 1, 1600-1809 - 1809-1819:
    Prince Wm Co: Madden, John, rent rolls, 1760
    Fred Co: Madden, Maburn, rent rolls 1764
    Madden, Mabury, rent rolls 1759
    Madden, William, rent rolls 1759
    Pittsylvania Co: Maddin, John 1782
    Greenbriar Co: Jones, Stephen, tax list 1783-1786
    King Geo Co: Bonam, Danl, exrs Westmoreland 1740
    Bonam, Saml, exr, Westmoreland 1740

    JOHN JONES: Inventory and Appraisal 30 Nov 1812. Appraisers William Green, Peter Murry, and Samuel Bonham Fred Co, Book 9, p 177-179

    Loudoun Co, VA Will: William Jones, filed 5/13/1771; s James Jones, s Joshua Jones, dtr Mary Griffith.
    Marriage: Joseph Jones m Mariah Smith 5 Nov 1788, minister return

    Madden/Jones marriage - other names: Thayer, Burrell. (Obediah Jones m Abigail Madden, dtr of John Madden & Abigail Jones - this was in NJ.
    http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/y/e/Frank-E-Dyer/index.html
    see Vol 17 #606
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    http://www.virginia.edu/gwpapers/
    Geo W papers (available at U of VA) cumulative index:
    Identification Indexes

    Coloniel Series
    Helm, Meredith, 2:94, 95
    Helms, Thomas, 5:340
    Helms, William, 5:340
    Jones, ---- (sergeant), 4:424
    Jones, Andrew, 8:112
    Jones, Charles, 6:321
    Jones, Edward (overseer), 9:30, 32; 10:347; letters from: to GW, 9:137-38; letters to: from GW, 9:137
    Jones, Edward (soldier), 4:281
    Jones, Emmanuel, 9:487
    Jones, Emmanuel, Jr.: letters from: to GW, 9:486-87; letters to: from GW, 9:459
    Jones, Gabriel, 3:338, 400; 4:43, 45; 5:342, 349; 10:46; id., 3:194; 5:263; 7:11; 10:48; carries funds, 3:402; 4:47; 7:5, 11; and John Hamilton's embezzlement, 5:7-8, 11; and GW's Burgess elections, 5:262-63, 271, 307, 343, 350; 7:13, 14-15; his election to Burgesses, 5:264, 350; and Strother estate, 5:80; 7:307-8; 8:77-78, 84; and Hot Springs scheme, 8:54, 433; and bounty lands, 10:2; letters from: to GW, 5:7-8, 262-64, 322; 8:77-78, 84; letters to: from GW, 5:350; 8:70
    Jones, George, 6:246, 257, 273; 7:90
    Jones, Jesse, 4:42
    Jones, John (keeper of military stores), 2:36, 107, 117, 123, 199, 223; letters from: to GW, 2:45; letters to: from GW, 2:37, 97, 129, 153-54; from George Mercer, 2:164-65
    Jones, John (of Frederick County), 5:230
    Jones, John (ranger), 4:425
    Jones, John (workman), 6:457
    Jones, John (writer), 6:287, 300
    Jones, Joseph (of Frederick County), 5:340
    Jones, Joseph (of King George County), 8:569, 571
    Jones, Joseph (Suffolk landowner), 7:342, 366
    Jones, Lain, 6:252, 256, 258
    Jones, Margaret Strother, 8:78
    Jones, Matthew, 9:122, 146
    Jones, Peter, 3:190; 10:294
    Jones, Robert (ship carpenter), 8:78, 306, 307
    Jones, Robert (soldier), 9:122, 146
    Jones, Robert (tenant), 10:20
    Jones, Samuel, 8:250
    Jones, Thena S., 10:3
    Jones, Thomas (of Frederick County), 1:28
    Jones, Thomas (soldier), 4:276, 277, 425
    Jones, Will (slave). See Will Shag
    Jones, William (English merchant), 6:442
    Jones, William (landowner), 7:436
    Jones, William (volunteer), 2:128
    Jones, Wood, 3:189, 190
    Madden, Francis, 2:225
    Madden, John, 1:26, 28; 5:340
    Madden, Richard, 3:138
    Madden (Maddin), Mabrey (Mawbrey, Mayberry), 5:339; 9:504, 506; 10:77, 80, 105
    Madden, Hannah Ramsay 5:16
    Madden, John, 1:26, 28; 5:340
    Madden, Michael 5:15-16
    Madden, Richard, 3:138
    Madden (Maddin), Mabrey (Mawbrey, Mayberry), 5:339; 9:504, 506; 10:77, 80, 105

    Confederation Series
    Jones, Gabriel, 1:156
    Jones, John, 1:379
    Jones, Joseph, 4:51

    Presidential Series
    Madden, Hannah Ramsay, 5:16
    Madden, Michael, 5:15-16

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    possibly Christ Church, Alexandria. Apparently George Washington was a Deacon there. "Church still stands and is well worth a visit." (from awootten@NRAO.EDU posted to va-roots@vlinsvr.vsla.edu)

    Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants, A History of Frederick Co, by T.K.Cartmell
    http://books.google.com/books?id=SnNapiVfAJYC&lpg=PA25&ots=CbvcFqVvwC&dq=joe's%20hole%2C%20frederick%20co%2C%20virginia&pg=PA65#v=onepage&q=madden&f=false

    SCARLETT MADDIN

    War of 1812 Service Records
    Name: Scarlett Maddin
    Company: 4 REGIMENT VIRGINIA MILITIA.
    Rank - Induction: PRIVATE
    Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE
    Roll Box: 130
    Roll Exct: 602


    Abstract of will of Scarlett Madden, Prince William County, Virginia. Dated Jan. 9, 1788. Proved Sep. 5, 1796.
    Persons mentioned.
    Wife: Margret Madden. received 1/3 part of estate.
    Grand-daughter: Betsey Madden. Received 50 pounds.
    Legatees: Elizabeth Glasscock, Frances Reno, Peggy Cox, Franny Newman. Each received one child's part of estate.
    John Posey Newman and Kesia Stone each received 1 English shilling.
    Executors: Wife, Daniel Orear and Enoch Orear
    Signed by Scarlett Madden
    Witnesses: John Prosser, Jesse Barron, John Barron.
    Anyone have any further information on this family?
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    Looking for info on Scarlett Madden. Will dated 9 Jan 1788, proved 1796 Prince William (Fauquier) C., VA.

    Md #2 Margaret Orear (md #1John Glascock). Daughter Elizabeth Madden b 1748 Pr William C.,VA, md Peter Glascock Jr.

    Scarlett's will refers to other children not of Margaret Orear marriage.....Frances Madden Reno, Peggy Madden Cox, Franny Madden Newman.....who was their mother?

    Any info helpful. Thank you.
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    In Reply to: SCARLETT MADDEN will 1788, proved 1796 VA-wives? chn? by Laura Pack of 2993


    I too am working on the Scarlett MADDEN problem. My information is that the Scarlett Madden who died sometime between 9 January 1788, when he signed his will, and 5 September 1796, when the will was probated in Prince William County, VA, married a woman named Margaret, surname unknown. They had two children: George and Fanny. Their birthdates are unknown but George died in 1792 when the inventory of his estate was returned and recorded. Fanny left a will recorded in 1783/84 mentioning her father and her brother?s children Sukey and Betty Madden.

    George MADDEN married Kezia FRENCH, daughter of William FRENCH and Winifred HALL. They had two children, Sukey, who died young, and Elizabeth who married Richard STONE, son of Valentine STONE and Mary EVANS on 21 October 1796 in Madison County, KY. Meanwhile, Kezia French Madden married Valentine Stone, as her second husband and his second wife. One date given for this second marriage is ?about 1785?, although the earliest birthdate for their several children is 1789.

    The above information is based on Katherine Cox Gottshalk?s ?Ashton-Hall-Leasure-French Families of Virginia,? in ?Family Records?, vol. 1, submitted by May Stone to support her application for membership in the DAR (see pages 98 and 113-123).

    Obviously the above information presents some problems. A marriage date in the 1780s for Valentine Stone and Kezia French Madden is in conflict with a deathdate of 1792 for George Madden (unless Kezia simply ran off with Valentine, for which there is no evidence). One clue is that Fanny Madden?s 1783/84 will, which did not mention her brother George, may have been written after his death. Moreover, while I have not yet had an opportunity to view the Prince William County probate records, in an index the name of George Madden appears in Prince William County Wills, Pt. 2 1734-1920 in Will Book G, page 163 for 1782 and in the Final Accounts on page 321 for 1786. As the 1792 date is only when the inventory of his estate was completed and may in fact be erroneous, probably George Madden died prior to 1783/84, in which case a ca. 1785 date for Kezia?s second marriage would be plausible -- especially as she had at least one surviving daughter to raise.

    Returning to the problem of Scarlett Madden, on the Internet I have seen several genealogies that have him married to Margaret OREAR/O?REAR. One genealogy states that Margaret was born 1701 in Prince William County and died 1780 at Atoka in Fauquier County, VA. She married first in 1728 John GLASSCOCK who was born 14January 1698 in Fauquier County. His death date is uncertain. Scarlett Madden was her second husband. Their only child of this union listed in these genealogies is Elizabeth MADDEN, born 1748, who married Peter GLASSCOCK and died 1815 in Rowan County, NC.

    These genealogies, of course, raise the interesting problem of whether Scarlett Madden and Margaret Orear Glasscock had other children besides Elizabeth, namely Sukey and the Elizabeth Madden who married Richard Stone. Since the Gottschalk genealogy and those on the Internet were focused on tracing different lines of descent from Scarlett Madden, that could explain why neither genealogy dealt with the other children.

    Another possible explanation is that there were two Scarlett Maddens, both residing in Prince William County and both marrying women named Margaret. Elizabeth Madden Glasscock was the offspring of one Scarlett and George and Fanny the children of the second. So far I have found nothing to support such an explanation.

    I have no information regarding the other possible children mentioned in your posted message.

    I plan to continue my researches into the Scarlett Madden family and will let you know if I find anything additional to the above. Please let me know if you come up with anything that might be helpful in explaining these discrepancies.
    http://www.jenforum.net/madden/messages/2207.html


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    http://boards.ancestry.com/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=96&p=surnames.glascock

    GLASCOCKS MOVE TO THE
    OLD NORTH STATE

    Written by Rev. Lawrence A. Glassco

    At the end of the Revolutionary War in 1781, Peter Glascock was 67 years old.
    In the 1782 Fauquier tax list he had 11 slaves (or 8 slaves -- one record is probably of old Peter and the other of his son Peter Jr.). He and his first wife, Jane, had raised nine children, and he had seven more children by his second wife, Mary (probably Mary Rector). His youngest daughter, argaret, was only about seven at the end of the war and the rest of his second set of children ranged upward in age to Spencer, who was about 20.

    We know that at least two of his older sons, Peter Jr., and Jesse, had fought in the North Carolina militia during the war. They and their brother Spencer are listed in the Rowan County tax list of 1778. Further, their cousin Gregory also
    entered 400 acres on the south side of Dutchman's Creek in 1778. (On August 7, 1774, a Jane Glasscock became a member of the Dutchman's Creek Baptist Church. I assume that she was the second wife of this Gregory; thus he had apparently moved to Rowan County by 1774.).

    It was probably through the efforts of some of these relatives that old Peter decided to move south after the cessation of hostilities. So shortly after the tax lists for 1782 were made up in Fauquier County, Peter and his family moved down the Shenandoah Valley from Virginia to somewhat comparable piedmont terrain in Rowan County (now Davie County) North Carolina.


    Peter wrote his will in 1783 in North Carolina. It was when this will was discovered in North Carolina in the 1950's that all of Peter's sixteen children were finally accounted for and the genealogical charting of this large branch of
    the family began to be possible. Apparently old Peter died shortly after his will was written, in 1784.

    His will divided his plantation of 320 acres as follows: (1) "120 acres of land where I now live including the plantation" to his wife Mary; (2) "100 acres of land
    part of the same tract I live on to be laid off on that side of the land adjoining Cedar Creek" to his son Charles; and (3) "100 acres of land to be laid off on that side the land on Dutchman's Creek" to his son Moses.

    Unfortunately, diligent search of old maps and land records of Rowan County does not give any further information about the exact location of Peter's plantation. There are dozens of records of the Glascock's land holdings of Peter's many descendants in Rowan County in the following years, but as in Northern Virginia, no records have apparently survived of Peter's property.

    Now we turn our attention to three of Peter's sons, Jesse, Peter, and Gregory, who served in the North Carolina militia, and who decided to make North Carolina their home after the war ended.

    Jesse Glascock was born ca. 1748 in Loudoun County, Virginia and remained there for a time. In 1778 he & his brothers Gregory & Peter are listed in the tax lists of Rowan County, North Carolina. There he volunteered to serve in the North Carolina militia when Cornwallis invaded the south & his pay voucher is in the North Carolina records. Family tradition relates that while in the militia he fought at the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina in 1780.

    At about the close of the war he apparently returned to Loudoun County, Virginia, & was married to a Miss Adams (said to be related to the President) for his first son was born in Loudoun County in 1781. In 1782 his father moved to
    North Carolina & settled on Dutchman's Creek in Rowan County. However Jesse is shown on the 1782 Loudoun tax list with 1 white poll and 1 Negro slave. He received only 1 shilling in his father's 1783 North Carolina will. (Most of the property went to Peter's 2nd wife & her children in North Carolina, while the children of his first wife back in Virginia received 1 shilling each. Perhaps they had received an inheritance from him earlier, or when he married the 2nd wife, as was often the custom.).

    In 1791 the Loudoun Court ordered Amos Dunham to pay Jesse 25 pounds of tobacco for service as a witness. In 1795 he was again a witness in Loudoun Court. Then in 1801 his son Enoch migrated from Loudoun County to Kentucky. His father & family followed, probably a few years later, and in 1810 he is listed in the Hardin County, Kentucky, census -- age over 45, wife 26-45, 1 son 26-45 & 1 daughter 10-16. (The children are probably his younger children Abraham & Faner.) His older sons Enoch and Peter are listed in the Breckenridge County census of 1810.

    Peter Glascock, Jr. was born ca. 1744 & went to Rowan County, North Carolina at the time his father moved there. He married Elizabeth Madden, daughter of Scarlett Madden (and granddaughter of John Madden & Bridget (Helm). The Rowan census shows Peter the head of a family of 12 whites, comprised of 3 males over 16, 4 males under 16 & 5 females. Peter Sr.'s 1783 will specified that his son Peter was to share in the division of his Negroes, live stock & other estate at the death of his wife, Mary. In 1798 Peter had a state land grant on Howard's Branch of Dutchman's Creek and another in 1799. In 1801 he deeded
    part of this land to Scarlet Glascock.

    Gregory Glascock was born 21 Jan 1732. He moved to Rowan County, North Carolina and died there in 1790, will proved 1790. He is probably the "Trusty friend" of Peter's 1783 will. He married (1) ca. 1753-1755 a Rector or Fishback.
    and (2) Jane ----. He had a grant of 400 acres on the South side of Dutchman's Creek in Rowan County. He had large grants of land in Kentucky, possibly as a result of Revolutionary service. He remained all his life in Rowan County and died there in 1790.

    There are a number of other records of Glascocks living in the area before 1800. Some of the early ones include:

    1774 -- Jane Glasscock joined Dutchman's Creek Baptist Church
    1778 -- George Glasscock lived on Dutchman's Creek.
    1778 -- Peter Glasscock entered 200 acres on Elijah's (Elisha's) Creek, a
    tributary of Dutchman's Creek.
    1778 -- Gregory Glascock's 400 acres on south side of Dutchman's Creek
    adjoin Christopher Booe, Hugh Montgomery and Henry Railsback.
    1778 -- Gregory, Jesse and Peter listed as taxable persons in Capt. Johnson's District.
    1783 -- Peter's will filed. Has his signature "Glasscock"
    1784 -- Will of Peter Glasscock proved by Oliver Hendren, Basil Gaither and Stephen Noland. "On the resignation of Gregory Glasscock, letters issued to Mary and Spencer Glasscock."
    1784 -- Peter Glasscock ordered to oversee the road from Dutchman's Creek to Elisha Creek with hands of the adjacent and to build a bridge over Dutchman's Creek. (Must be Peter.)
    1794 -- Mary, widow of deceased Peter Glasscock of Rowan County, North Carolina to their sons William, Wharton and Elijah. Wits. Basil Gaither & Thos. Prather.
    1797 -- Spencer Glascock to Charles Glascock of Fauquier County, Virginia 100 acres of land on waters of Dutchman's Creek left to Charles by his father's will, adjoining Spencer.
    1804 Spencer Glascock (then living in Tennessee) sold 127 acres on both sides of Dutchman's Creek adjoining Gregory.


    So it appears that at least some members of the family had migrated south to North Carolina before or during the war. The route was down the Shenandoah Valley between the mountains -- a natural migration route. From the records, it
    is apparent that Glasscocks, Adamses and several other families from the Piedmont in northern Fauquier County may have gone south at about the same time. Some of them retrned to the north -- as did Jesse to live after the war --
    while others stayed in the south.

    __________________

    http://www.tmgtips.com/OrearWeb/p58.htm

    Margaret O'Rear and Margaret O'Rear may be the same person; These are probably not the same person, but this Tag is here to allow easy switch between the persons who have the same name and are often confused. Margaret O'Rear was born circa 1701 at Brenttown, Virginia.4,5,6 An unknown person gave 100 acres more or less in Stafford County to Margaret O'Rear after the death of her parents, John O'Rea and Mary Peck, at Richmond County, Virginia, on 10 May 1708.7 Margaret O'Rear was born circa 1709 at Virginia.1,8 She married (?) Young circa 1720.9 Margaret O'Rear witnessed the death of (?) Young before 1728.10 Margaret O'Rear married John Glasscock in 1728 at Virginia.1,11 Margaret O'Rear and John Glasscock with Mary Peck and William Thorn sold 100 acres of land in Stafford County (and held in trust for Margaret) to Cornelius McCarty in 1733 at King George County, Virginia. Margaret O'Rear and John Glasscock sold land (about 112 acres) on Hungar Run to the vestry of Leeds Parish in 1773 at Fauquier County, Virginia.12 Margaret O'Rear and John Glasscock sold land to William Berry (633 acres) on Bull Run Mountain and a branch of Fornication Run in 1773 at Fauquier County, Virginia.12 Margaret O'Rear died between 1773 and 1780 at Virginia. She witnessed the will of John Glasscock in 1780 at Fauquier County, Virginia.12 Margaret O'Rear witnessed the will of Capt. Scarlette Madden on 9 January 1788 at Prince William County, Virginia; Lagatees:
    -- Each of the following to receive a child' part of the estate
    Elizabeth Glasscock
    Frances Reno
    Peggy (Margaret) Cox
    Franny (Frances Newman
    -- Granddaughter, Betsey Madden, to reveive 50 pouinds
    -- Each of the following to receive one English Shilling
    John Posey Newman
    Kesia Stone
    -- Wife, Margaret Madden, to receive 1/3 part of estate

    Executors:
    Wife
    Daniel Orear
    Enoch Orear
    Signed:
    Scarlett Madden
    Wit:
    John Prosser
    Jesse Barorn
    John Barron.9,13
    Margaret O'Rear witnessed the probate of of the estate of Capt. Scarlette Madden on 5 September 1796 at Prince William County, Virginia.9 Enoch O'Rear and Margaret O'Rear in 1798 at Fauquier County, Virginia, filed suit against Travis Coppage as executors of the estate of Capt. Scarlette Madden.14



    --

    Peter Glasscock Jr.1
    M, #18200, b. circa 1744
    Peter Glasscock Jr. was born circa 1744.1 He married Elizabeth Madden, daughter of Capt. Scarlette Madden and Margaret O'Rear, before 1766.2 Peter Glasscock Jr. or an unknown person circa 1786 probably owned the land and laid out the town of Paris, Virginia.3
    Family Elizabeth Madden b. 1748, d. b 1803
    Child ?Madden Glasscock4 b. c 1766


    Citations
    1.[S187] Letter, Mrs. Eleanor Mathews to Dennis O'Rear, 1995, 1995.
    2.[S187] Letter, Mrs. Eleanor Mathews to Dennis O'Rear, 1995, 1995, giving ca.1770.
    3.[S1921] Charles Harrison Mann, Liberty Hill Story, p. 9.
    4.[S1473] Dave Conover, "Margaret ORear Young...," e-mail to Lee H. Hoffman, 6 Jan 2004.
    Elizabeth Madden1
    F, #18201, b. 1748, d. before 1803

    Elizabeth Madden|b. 1748\nd. b 1803|p58.htm#i18201|Capt. Scarlette Madden|b. b 1729\nd. b 1796|p59.htm#i18202|Margaret O'Rear|b. 1731\nd. a 1798|p208.htm#i49418|||||||Daniel (Lanson) O'Rear|b. c 1710\nd. b 25 Apr 1737|p1.htm#i72|Esther (?)|b. c 1715\nd. bt 1737 - 1742|p1.htm#i73|
    Father Capt. Scarlette Madden1 b. b 1729, d. b 1796
    Mother Margaret O'Rear2 b. 1731, d. a 1798

    Elizabeth Madden was born in 1748.3 She married Peter Glasscock Jr. before 1766.4 Elizabeth Madden witnessed the will of Capt. Scarlette Madden on 9 January 1788 at Prince William County, Virginia; Lagatees:
    -- Each of the following to receive a child' part of the estate
    Elizabeth Glasscock
    Frances Reno
    Peggy (Margaret) Cox
    Franny (Frances Newman
    -- Granddaughter, Betsey Madden, to reveive 50 pouinds
    -- Each of the following to receive one English Shilling
    John Posey Newman
    Kesia Stone
    -- Wife, Margaret Madden, to receive 1/3 part of estate

    Executors:
    Wife
    Daniel Orear
    Enoch Orear
    Signed:
    Scarlett Madden
    Wit:
    John Prosser
    Jesse Barorn
    John Barron.5,6
    Elizabeth Madden died before 1803 at Surry County, North Carolina.7
    Family Peter Glasscock Jr. b. c 1744
    Child ?Madden Glasscock5 b. c 1766


    Citations
    1.[S187] Letter, Mrs. Eleanor Mathews to Dennis O'Rear, 1995, 1995.
    2.[S138] Estimated Information.
    3.[S1474] Dave Conover, "Margaret ORear Young...," e-mail to Lee H. Hoffman, 11 Jan 2004.
    4.[S187] Letter, Mrs. Eleanor Mathews to Dennis O'Rear, 1995, 1995, giving ca.1770.
    5.[S1473] Dave Conover, "Margaret ORear Young...," e-mail to Lee H. Hoffman, 6 Jan 2004.
    6.[S1636] Wade Glascock, Will of Scarlett Madden - Virginia 1788 in "Will - Scarlett Madden," listserve message 28 May 2001.
    7.[S2189] Dinald L. Wilson, "Fanny Shute and Family," e-mail to Leigh Reneau, 10 Dec 2004.

    Compiler: Lee Hoffman, 410 Nevada Ave., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

    file showing Scarlett, and Margaret ORear and daughter; m Peter Glasscock and children1:
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=iajames&id=I3075


    Residence:
    paid tithable personal tax

    Property:
    John Madden received a 576-acre grant of land near Goose Run in Prince William County from Lord Fairfax on 6 April 1730. The land was adjacent to land owned by John and Daniel Orear, who had patented their 400-acre tract on 11 August 1711, when the area was part of Stafford County.
    http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/OREAR/1997-03/0859168227

    Possessions:
    1731: John Madden of Hamilton Parish, Prince William Co, tailor, sold land to Thomas Helms (Bridget's brother) of Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co (Virginia Genealogist (from Joan Hackett jhacket1@ix.netcom.com). The land was near Leonard Helm.


    Property:
    1731 - 1732 Prince William County, Virginia Deeds, Liber A {June Whitehurst Johnson}:

    Pages 44-49. July 1, 1731. John Maddin of Parish of Hamilton in Prince William County, Tayler to Thomas Helmes of Overwharton Parish in Stafford.... for 1937 lb. Tob..... 275 a..... corner of Richard Tidwells....by Goose Run....part of 500 a. granted John Maddin by Proprietors dated April 6, 1730....Lease and Release. John Maddin
    Brigit (her mark) Maddin
    Wit: Richard Tidwell, Tho. Smith, Tho. Whitledge jr.


    Other-Begin:
    Pages 61-67. May 17, 1731. Richard Tedwell of Hamilton Parish to John Homes of said county....1600 lb. of Tob....on south side of Occaquan on branch called Johns branch....corner to tract Tedwell sold to Rich'd. Todd of Stafford....370 a....said Todd hath sold the above interest and title to John Homes....line of Thos. Harrison and Thos. Whitledge....to include 100 a. on both sides of said branch... Conveying said 100 a. being part of grant of 570 and 3/4 a. granted Richard Tedwell by Proprietors
    dated March 6/7, 1726. Deed of lease and release.
    Richard Tedwell
    Wit: Valentine Peyton, Joseph Davis, and Tho. Whitledge Jr.


    At court July 21, 1731. Richard Tedwell acknowledged this release and receipt. Richard Tedwell by Power of Attorney from Sebina wife of said Richard relinquished her right of Dower.
    Pages 67-68. Sebrinia Tedwell wife of Richard appointed Richard. Tidwell my husband lawfull attorney and hath power to convey
    all my right of dowrey to tract of land on John branch contain-
    ing 100 a. Sebrinia (her mark) Tidwell.
    Wit: Josephe (X) Helms, Richard (I) Tedwell Jr., Tho. Whitledge Jr., Tho. Helm, and John Madden.



    Property:
    1731 - 1732 Prince William County, Virginia Deeds, Liber A {June Whitehurst Johnson}:
    Pages 44-49. July 1, 1731. John Maddin of Parish of Hamilton in Prince William County, Tayler to Thomas Helmes of Overwharton Parish in Stafford.... for 1937 lb. Tob..... 275 a..... corner of Richard Tidwells....by Goose Run....part of 500 a. granted John Maddin by Proprietors dated April 6, 1730....Lease and Release. John Maddin
    Brigit (her mark) Maddin
    Wit: Richard Tidwell, Tho. Smith, Tho. Whitledge jr.


    Possessions:
    Entry in George Washington's journal
    JOURNAL
    Journey Over the Mountains;
    GEORGE WASHINGTON,
    WHILE SURVEYING FOR LORD THOMAS FAIRFAX, BARON OF CAMERON,
    NORTHERN NECK OF VIRGINIA,
    BEYOND THE BLUE RIDGE,
    IN 1747-8.

    (126 Journal)
    Oct r 24. Survey d for John Madden a tract at Joes
    Hole beg at a white Oak about on y e Fairfax Road &

    http://www.archive.org/stream/journaljourney00washrich/journaljourney00washrich_djvu.txt

    Property:
    1750, 22 Mar - surveyor: George Washington, Esquire for John Madden 200 acres near Dry Marsh
    (Thomas Jones of Fred Co, eldest son & heir of Willoughby Jones, deceased, assignee of the Madden's 200 acres near the Dry Marsh, surveyed 22 Mar 1750 for John Madden, deceased, by George Washington, Esq, forfeited, adj Fairfax Rd said John Madden 13 Jan 1779. - Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Vols 1-4, Grant Book R, p 82)

    Other-Begin:
    On 12-13 November 1750, George Pearis arranged to lease the William Hoge (Hogue, Hogg) property, which consisted of about 200 acres on the main north-south road about 25 miles north of Winchester. Hoge was a Quaker and was apparently moving back to Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The land had originally been part of a greater tract granted to Isaac Perkin on 12 November 1735 who had conveyed the sub-parcel to William Hoge. The lease from Hoge to Pearis was for five shillings. This lease on 12 November 1750 was signed by William Hoge and witnessed by John Sturman, Thomas Wood, John Maden, William Neely, Jacob Jenkins and Duncan Ogolin. The elder Pearis may have been using the lease as a means to obtain an option on the property while he considered purchasing it and/or raised the money to purchase it, because the next day 13 November 1750, he bought it outright for 217 pounds of Pennsylvania money. Hoge signed and the same group witnessed the deal; both transactions were recorded on 14 November 1750.

    http://donmchugh.tripod.com/paris/1700_1755.htm

    Other-Begin:
    19 Apr 1751
    Lewis Neill was commissioned sheriff of Frederick County by Lewis Burrell, president of the Council of Virginia, April 19, 1751. He was the fifth person to hold this office. His bondsmen were Meredith Helm, Samuel Earle, Thomas Swearingen, Leonard Helm, William Cocks, Robert Calvert, Peter Wolf, John Jones, John Madden, John Shearer, John Thurman, John McCormick, all of Frederick County, and William Russell, of Culpeper County. They were bound in the sum of one thousand pounds sterling. The cornmission was renewed September 13, 1751, and he was always afterwards styled Lewis Neill, gentleman.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=frostinaz01&id=I10444

    Other-Begin:
    Deed Abstracts - VA Frederick Co Bks 1-4: Gersham KEYES & wf2 Ruth KEYES, 1743-1758
    Bk 3, pg 110 - 7 Aug. 1753

    KNOW all men by these presents that we Meredith Helms Solomon Hedge Gersham Keys Thomas Rutherford John Gorden John Jones John Maddin Thomas Helms John Sherman John Collins Joseph Roberts Giles Sullivan Mathew Rogers Richard Calvert Peter Casey all of the County of Frederick are firmly bound unto our Soverign Lord George the Second ?

    The Condition of the above Obligation is such that whereas the above shall render to the Auditor & receiver General ? rents and dues arising within the County & things relating to said Office of Sheriff ?

    Meredith Helm
    Solomon Hedge
    Gersm. Keys
    Thos. Rutherford
    John Gorden
    John Jones
    John Madden
    Thomas Helm
    John Sherman
    John (J) Collins
    Joseph (+) Roberts
    Giles Sullivan
    Mathew Rogers
    Richard Calvert
    Peter Casey
    Recorded: 5 Sept. 1753
    \
    http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/27740588/person/5052879666/story/4e0a5ac5-9def-4216-8f07-ea26bdd99fb8?src=search










    Property:
    21 Jan 1779, Frederick County, VA.6 John Madden's
    Willoughby Jones
    Deed for 200 acres
    This land is _____ by Jno Madden Dec'd? to Loughland Madden as his Mother Bridget Madden informs that the will never
    proved the _____ Being gone to Carolina this Loughland Madden, John Madden, brothers and Bridget, relict of the
    deceased all agree a deed should issue in the name of Willoughby Jones.
    (See the other side)
    January 21, 1779
    Willoughby Jones departed this life many years ago. It appears by an enclosed Certificate that he died intestate, that Thomas Jones is eldest son and heir at law that his mother, now Margt E. Foster relinquishes her right to dower and _______ to issue to the Thomas Jones. He lives in Frederick County.

    John* married Bridget* Helm before 1730. Bridget* (daughter of Captain Leonard* Helm, (Immigrant) and Elizabeth* Greenwald, (Immigrant)) was born about 1712 in Virginia; died after 1759 in of, Frederick Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 133.  Bridget* Helm was born about 1712 in Virginia (daughter of Captain Leonard* Helm, (Immigrant) and Elizabeth* Greenwald, (Immigrant)); died after 1759 in of, Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 30 Jul 1731, Goose Run, Prince William Co, Virginia; POA
    • Property: 21 Jan 1779, Frederick Co, Virginia

    Notes:

    Bridget, mentioned in the will, evidently was born after coming to Virginia.

    Info from Kathy Burrow (kab@sierranet.net). Says this list came from Ancestoral file at a Mormon Family History Center. Mayberry (Mabra) is not listed and additional children listed are:
    Jacob, b abt 1746
    Matta, abt 1748
    Nancy, abt 1750
    Elizabeth, abt 1753
    Susan, abt 1755
    Kary, abt 1758
    Jane, abt 1760


    Property:
    Thomas Harrison by virtue of Power of Attorney from Bridgett wife of John relinquished her right of Dower.
    Pages 49-50. Brigit Mading wife of John Mading Planter.... appoint Tho. Harrison Jr, lawfull attorney.... to convey all my right of Dowrey.... land on head of Goose Run containing 275 a. dated July 20, 1731. Brigit (her mark) Madin
    Wit: Richard Tedwell, Tho. Smith.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mrmarsha&id=I80094

    Property:
    21 Jan 1779, Frederick County, VA.6 John Madden's
    Willoughby Jones
    Deed for 200 acres
    This land is _____ by Jno Madden Dec'd? to Loughland Madden as his Mother Bridget Madden informs that the will never
    proved the _____ Being gone to Carolina this Loughland Madden, John Madden, brothers and Bridget, relict of the
    deceased all agree a deed should issue in the name of Willoughby Jones.
    (See the other side)
    January 21, 1779
    Willoughby Jones departed this life many years ago. It appears by an enclosed Certificate that he died intestate, that Thomas Jones is eldest son and heir at law that his mother, now Margt E. Foster relinquishes her right to dower and _______ to issue to the Thomas Jones. He lives in Frederick County.

    Children:
    1. 66. Mabra* "Mayberry" Madden, Sr was born before 1737 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 2 Sep 1805 in Frederick Co, Virginia.
    2. William (SC) Madden was born in 1742 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 20 Aug 1795 in Laurens Co, South Carolina.
    3. John (SC) Madden, Jr was born in 1744 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died in Sep 1795 in Laurens Co, South Carolina.
    4. Laughlin (SC) Madden was born about 1745 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died after 1780 in Laurens Co, South Carolina.
    5. Elizabeth Garrett Madden, (not daughter) (FFDNA-) was born about 1747 in North Carolina; died in Jul 1814 in Wilkes Co, Georgia.

  7. 140.  Hezekiah* Bonham, Jr was born in 1701 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey (son of Hezekiah* (MF) Bonham, Sr and Ann Hunt, (2nd wife?)); died in 1745 in Hopewell Twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    He purchased a farm adjoining his father-in-law, Thomas Runyon, in 1722. On the 1722 tax list, he was listed as owning 5 horses and/or cattle and 150 acres of land in Hopewell Township.
    On 27 Jan 1733/4 Hezekiah Bonham, Jr., witnessed the will of Charles Stephens of Amwell Township, NJ.
    By 1735 he and his brother Nehemiah fought and lost a court battle over repayment of land sold by agents of Coxe, Sr. They left Hopewell after refusing to pay a second time for land they had already purchased.

    In the book "Bonham and Related Family Lines" by Howard E. Bonham 1996, page 232, he quotes from NJ Archives, Vol. XXX page 228: "April 6, 1747.
    Int. probate of Richard Heath of Bethlehem, Hunterdon Co. Inventory made by Jno. Coats and Peter Schmuck. Mary Heath of Bethlehem posted bond as administratrix, Apr. 10, 1747. Daniel Ketcham, of same place, yeoman, surety. Witnesses: William Peirson, Joshua Howell, Mary Heath (a Quaker). Account of Mary Park, formerly Mary Heath, administratrix of the estate made 16 May 1757, wherein she mentions Hezekiah Bonham, Samuel Bonham and many others.
    NOTE: (This account does not list Aaron and Daniel)
    ___________
    Death Source: (from PKKratz@aol.com (Pat)

    Hezekiah* married Martha* Runyon about 1722 in Hopewell Twp, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey. Martha* (daughter of Thomas* Runyon and Martha* Dunn) was born about 1706; died after 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 141.  Martha* Runyon was born about 1706 (daughter of Thomas* Runyon and Martha* Dunn); died after 1753.
    Children:
    1. Jacob Bonham, Sr was born in 1726 in Hunterdon Co, New Jersey; died in 1798 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania.
    2. Mary Bonham was born about 1728 in Hunterdon Co, New Jersey; died after 1751.
    3. Elijah Bonham was born about 1730 in Hunterdon Co, New Jersey; died after 1759.
    4. Hezekiah Bonham, III was born in 1731 in Hunterdon Co, New Jersey; died after Nov 1771 in Hunterdon Co, New Jersey.
    5. Joseph Bonham was born in 1735 in New Jersey; died before Feb 1804 in Wythe Co (now Grayson Co), Virginia.
    6. Robert Bonham was born about 1737 in Hunterdon Co, New Jersey; died after 1785.
    7. Aaron Bonham, Sr. (son?) was born about 1741 in Hunterdon Co, New Jersey; died after 1820 in Union, Belmont Co, Ohio.
    8. 70. Samuel* Bonham, (prob son. not son of Samuel & Ruth Bowyer) was born about 1748; died in 1782 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

  9. 142.  Thomas* Ackley was born about 1720; died after 1751.

    Notes:

    from John Reedy March 25, 2005
    Found a book today at the Lancaster County, PA Historical Society (we are members) entitled "Colonial Philadelphians" by Hannah Benner Roach, pub by the Genealogical Society of PA, 1999 and thought you might be interested.

    It lists the following:

    1754 Taxables, page 98

    Thomas Akely (sp) 16 (presumably feet of frontage) Tax is 0, 2, 8 (I presume 0 pounds, 2 shillings, etc.)

    Note: Thomas Ackley to sell house on the east side of 4th near Market street joining the lot of Benjamin Kendal.

    1756 Taxables, page 142

    Thomas Ackley, Walnut Ward, Chairmaker, 12 pounds

    William Leveral Estate for which Thomas Ackely is rated 8 pounds

    Children:
    1. 71. Catherine* Ackley was born in 1750 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died before 6 Mar 1809 in Frederick Co, Virginia.

  10. 144.  Thomas* Lovelady, Sr was born in 1700 in Of, Burlington Co, New Jersey; died after 1772 in of, Rowan Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1755, Orange Co, North Carolina; tax list
    • Other-Begin: 22 Oct 1760, St. Pauls Parish, Hanover Co. Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 22 Apr 1761, St. Pauls Parish, Hanover Co. Virginia
    • Other-Begin: 1763, Orange Co, North Carolina; Brashears
    • Property: 1772, Indian Camp Creek, North Carolina; McMullen

    Notes:

    from Karl Kiser: Thomas as John's father is assumed because he is the person who arrives in western NC about 1750 but I have family stories of brothers immigrating to America which may confuse the issue.

    from Gayle Coberly (coberly@apex2000.net) - via Sharon Long

    Among the first white settlers at Barnegat New Jersey was a Thomas Lovelady. There is an island in that area named Lovelady. The will of John Wright of Burlington County, New Jersey was inventoried by the executors on July 2. 1736 and named on a list of dubious debtors was Thomas Lovelatty "who ran away". (Calendar of NJ Wills and Adm. 1730-1750 Cononial History of the Sate of NJ 1st series Vol.II pg 549. In 1735. Thomas Lovelatty, Esq. appears on the ledger of Partridge's Store in Hanover Co.. Va. Thomas Lovelatty, Esq. appears in North Carolina records in 1749 when on the 11th day of October he was qualified as one of the Justices of the Peace for Granville Co., NC. In 1752 he was appointed Vestryman St Matthew's Parish, Orange Co.

    During the period (1753-1767) a road was laid out from Lovelatty's Mill on the Dan River to Salisbury. (The Rowan Story by James S. Brawley from Pat Clemons)

    The minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Rowan County show:
    (Abstracts of the Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1753-1762. by Jo White Linn 1977)
    1753 Thomas Loveletty was member of the court and was appointed Commissioner in Wm Carrol's district.
    1754 James Boyd vs Thomas Lovelatty (Minutes of Orange Co Court)
    1754 3 July Thomas Lovelatty witnessed the Rowan County deed of Robert Jones. Jr.. to Anthony Hampton. (Abstracts of Deeds of Rowan Co NC by Jo White Linn p4)
    1754 9 Oct 1754 A land survey for Thomas Lovelatty of Orange County, NC. (see May 11, 1757 below) chain carriers were William Lovelatty and Marshall Lovelatty.
    1755 13 March This land is identified on a deed of Wm. Churton as being on Great Troublesome Creek and the North Fork of the Haw River. His land "to begin at Loveletty's corner".

    Miles Y Bridges, a professional genealogist who searched North Carolina records for a group of Lovelady researchers in 1981, states, "It appears that Thomas Lovelatty lived generally within a few miles from Reidville. N.C. in the present day Rockingham County. This would have placed him at the time of formation of Orange County appoximately on the Orange-Anson County line which became Orange-Rowan County line in 1753."
    1755 James Cook vs Thomas Lovelatt
    James Paine vs. Thomas Lovelatty (Minutes of Orange Co Court)
    1755 Thomas Lovelatty sued and lost a case against John Brantly and Richard Harris. church wasrens of St. John's Parish.
    Granville County (Court Minutes of Granville Co. NC 1746-1820 by Z.H. Gwynn)
    1755 Thomas Lovelatty, Snr with two sons and Thomas Lovelatty, Jr. are on the 1755 tax list of Orange County. The list is not alphabetical and they are listed separately with Thos. Jr., next to Ephraim Potter. (A Wm Marshall is also listed)
    1755 21 Oct court ordered that a road be cut and cleared from Mr Watson's Mill to Mr Tait's. Ten feet wide and from thence to the Best and Nearest landing and closing Dan River at Lovelety's Foard and thence to Mr. Russell's Mill.. (Court of Pleas and Quarter Sess.by Linn)
    1756 24 Jan. John Moss was appointed Commissioner in the Room of Thomas Loveletty.(ibid)
    1756 Wm Eaton vs. Thomas Lovelatty
    Thomas Lovelatty vs. Moses Chapman (Minutes of Orange Co Court)
    1756 Moses Lovelatta sued Moses Campbell.
    1757 Thomas Lovelatty sued Moses Campbell.
    1757 Thomas Lovelatty, Jr., was appointed constable in the "Upper part of Orange County. " (Orange County Court Minutes)
    1757 May 11 Thomas Lovelatty of Orange County, N.C. parish of St Matthew. was granted 584 acres "lying on both sides on the North Fork of Haw River." This is the same land surveyed above 9 Oct 1754.
    1758 William Persons vs Thomas Lovelatty (Minutes of Orange Co. Court)
    1758 November Thomas Lovelittle was awarded sixteen shillings in payment for provisions for the Indians. (Colonial Records of N.C. V. IV p 980 Raleigh 1886)
    1759 Thomas Lovelaty and Marshall Lovelatty were ordered to "Lay out a road near Pinson's Ferry on the Dan River to John Cunningham's Road on Haw River that leads to Salisbury. " (Orange County Court Minutes. Shields)
    1760 22 Oct Thomas Lovelatty and David Hix were given letters of administrations of the estate of Henry Hix. deceased. The inventory was returned 22 April 1761. A Henry Hix had land in St. Pauls Parish, Hanover County. Virginia in 1734 (Hanover Co Va Court Records 1733-35 pg 61, by Rosalie E Davis)
    1762 Thomas Hart & Co. vs Marshall Lovelatty (Minutes of Orange Co Court)
    1763 Middleton Brashears vs Thomas Lovelatty, Sr. petition (ibid)
    Middleton Brashears vs. John Lovelatty debt (ibid)
    Middleton Brashears vs. Marshall Lovelatty (ibid)
    1764 Bathena Perins. exec. vs Marshall Lovelatty (ibid)
    1766 Thomas Lovelatty was granted 400 acres on Indian Camp Creek, a fork of Abitton's Creek.
    1767 John Loveletty was given three grants totaling 650 acres in the same watershed.
    1768 Marshall Lovelatty was given a grant of 200 acres adjoining Thomas (NC. Land Grants in SC by Brent Holcomb 1980)

    The foregoing grants were in Mecklinburg Co. NC at the time. There were numerous references made to Abitton's Creek (various spellings). Abington's Creek (sometimes called Greasy Creek) is in SW Caldwell County. On an 1850 Burke County, N.C. map Lovelady Ford is found on the Catawaba River crossing from present day Caldwell Country to Burke County. There is a Lovelady Road nearby. Caldwell County was formed in 1841 from Burke and Wilkes Counties. Burke was formed in 1777 from Rowan County. Apparently the Broad River referred to in these deeds was the "Second Broad River" and is now the Catawba.

    1769 15 Dec. Isaac Parker land grant on Allison's Creek, water of the Broad River adj. Thomas Lovelatty. (Tryon Co. NC Land Warrants 1768-74)
    1770 Thomas Lovelatty sold 200 acres of his 1766 grant to Marshall (for L5[5 pounds] proclamation money.
    1771 23 Oct Marshall Lovelatty sold to John Lovelatty the above land for L20[20 pounds] proc. money.
    1772 Thomas Lovelatty and his wife Hanna sold 200 acres on Indian Camp Creek to Robert McMullen. (Deed Abst. of Tryon. Lincoln and Rutherford Counties, NC 1769-86. Holcomb)
    1772 A land survey was made to establish the line between North and South Carolina. This placed some lands granted in North Carolina into South Carolina and the landowners were to turn in their grants and apply to South Carolina for new ones. Otherwise the land would be declared vacant and granted to anyone who applied for it.
    1775 Marshall and John signed a declaration asking the King for relief. (See notes: Marshall Lovelady)
    We do not know if Marshall and John received new grants or turned in their old ones. They were in Green Co. Tn by 1780
    1789 Lewis Atkins sold to John Hughes Marshall's original grant of "200 acres on Abiton's Creek Waters of the Broad River. bounded by Thomas Lovelatty. Whether this means that Thomas Lovelatty was still living there. or if is the description of the original grant is not clear.
    1803 17 June A Hannah Lovelady witnessed the will of George Allen in the Greenville Dist. of SC. (A Collection of Upper South Carolina Genealogical and Family Records by James E Wooley Vol.1)

    Misc. notes from the Lovelady "Mafia" research group
    Thomas Lovelady Jr and Leah his wife
    John Lovelady is shown in the Newberry Co SC census 96 District 1790 1 adult male
    1800 Pendleton Dist SC 5 children - older- no wife
    Simon Lovelady is shown in Newberry Co SC census 1 adult male
    1800 Pendleton Dist he is 45+ with 6 children (young)
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    descendancy chart and genforum discussion:
    http://genforum.genealogy.com/lovelady/messages/233.html


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    http://www.angelfire.com/me4/s_davis/pafn07.htm

    Possible mentions of Thomas Sr. prior to 1750 in NC. (note: several variation of the spelling of Lovelady) A will of John Wright 1732, Burlington County, N. J. In 1736 executors note a debt by Thomas Lovelatty (an indentured servants) "who ran away" See Colonial History of the State of New Jersey 1st series, vll, p549. Thomas Lovelety on ledger of Partridge store in Hanover, VA 1735. See "Accounts of the store of Thomas Partridge & Co., Hanover County, VA 1734-56" by Richard Slatten and James Bagby in Magazine of Virginia Genealogy. There are family stories which refer to several brothers coming to America and that they may have been indentured servants (see the "ran away" quote in the NJ records.) Although it is a reasonable assumption there is no proof that all Lovelady's (Marshall, John, Thomas Jr., etc.) are directly descended from this Thomas (NC 1750.) The IGI and a few other sources suggest that the English countryside north of Liverpool (Lanchashire County and possibly Cumbria) would be good places to research the Lovelady name." Note: The majority of the information for Lovelady Generation #1 and beyond comes from a variety of posts found online. These should be checked carefully against any available documentation. This line begins with Thomas Lovelady who appears in western North Carolina before 1750. His grandson, John Lovelady, Jr., marries into the Hughes line (Clarissa Hughes.) Members of the Wear line married into the Lovelady line. Other names that seem to be associated with the Lovelady's and bear further research are Carter, Wilkinson, Vanhooser, Wicher/Witcher and Morgan.
    In 1753 fourteen Justices of the Peace for Rowan County, NC: Walter Carruth, John Brandon, Thomas Lovelatty, James Carter, Thomas Cook, Squire Boone (father of Daniel Boone), Thomas Potts, George Smith, John Habley (Hanby), James Tate, Andrew Allison, Alexander Osborne, John Brevard, and Alexander Cathey, names which appeared as friends and neighbors on legal instruments for generations. Justices of the Peace at that time in history were a representative of a large area and served much as our present day Judges and Representatives Ruth Herndon Shields, Orange County, N.C. Abstracts of the Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of: Sept. 1752-Aug. 1766 (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1991). The index shows 17 entries for LOVELATTA, LOVELATTY, John, Marshal, Moses, Thomas, Thomas Jr..The earliest reference we have of Lovelady in America is Lovelady, a village south of Old Barnegat Light in New Jersey, Ocean Co, New Jersey, named after its original owner who tradition says, was a well-to-do Englishman of the early 18th centry. Tradition aslo suggests that Loveladies Island in the same area was named for a person who received it as a grant from the King of England. Barnegat derives its name from the inlet, which was originally called Barende-gat by the Dutch discoverers on our coast. Barnende-gat, meaning an inlet with breakers, was subsequently corrupted by the Engilsh to Barndegat and finally to Barnegat. Among the first white settlers who settled at Barnegat and vicinity, were Thomas Timms, Elisha Parr, Thomas Lovelady, Jonas Tow, and a man named Vaull. The first settlers seem generally to have located on the upland near the meadows, but the nearby island has the name of Lovelady. Many will point out that none of the first settlers of Barnegat tarried for long except Jonas Tow (he built a house as early as 1720), who it is said, died before he could get away. Some of the early settlers were salt- makers, indicating salt marshes which also bread mosquitoes. Perhaps this was the reason they did not linger long in the area. The will of John Wright of New Jersey Burlington County, New Jersey, was probated in 1732. There were numerous debts owed to him. On 2 Jul 1736, the executors produced an inventory of the estate. On the list of dubious debts was Thomas Lovelatty "who ran away." The next chrological mention of Thomas Lovelety is in 1735 when his name appears on the ledger of Partridge's Store in Virginia Hanover County. His name appears on the ledger of Capt. Charles Hudson "pd Thomas Lovelety 1 sack of salt". Thomas Lovelatty Esq. first appears in North Carolina, Granville County, in 1749 when on the 11th day of Oct the justices of Granville County were ordered to qualify him as Justice of the peace for the County. In 1752 Thomas Loveletter was appointed Vestryman St. Matthew's Parish, Orange County. ***came from notes of Mary Ehlers and Wilma Baldwin Moore. In 1753 fourteen Justices of the Peace for Rowan County, NC: Walter Carruth, John Brandon, Thomas Lovelatty, James Carter, Thomas Cook, Squire Boone (father of Daniel Boone), Thomas Potts, George Smith, John Habley (Hanby), James Tate, Andrew Allison, Alexander Osborne, John Brevard, and Alexander Cathey, names which appeared as friends and neighbors on legal instruments for generations. Justices of the Peace at that time in history were a representative of a large area and served much as our present day Judges and Representatives Ruth Herndon Shields, Orange County, N.C. Abstracts of the Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of: Sept. 1752-Aug. 1766 (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1991). The index shows 17 entries for LOVELATTA, LOVELATTY, John, Marshal, Moses, Thomas, Thomas Jr.. 9. Hannah was born about 1700.

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    Possible mentions of Thomas Sr. prior to 1750 in NC.

    A will of John Wright 1732, Burlington County, N. J.

    In 1736 executors note a debt by Thomas Lovelatty (an indentured servant) "who ran away" See Colonial History of the State of New Jersey 1st series, vll, p549.

    Thomas Lovelety on ledger of Partridge store in Hanover, VA 1735. See "Accounts of the store of Thomas Partridge & Co., Hanover County, VA 1734-56" by Richard Slatten and James Bagby in Magazine of Virginia Genealogy.

    There are family stories which refer to several brothers coming to America and that they may have been indentured servants (see the "ran away" quote in the NJ records.) Although it is a reasonable assumption there is no proof that all Lovelady's (Marshall, John, Thomas Jr., etc.) are directly descended from this Thomas (NC 1750.)

    The IGI and a few other sources suggest that the English countryside north of Liverpool (Lanchashire County and possibly Cumbria) would be good places to research the Lovelady name."

    Note: The majority of the information for Lovelady Generation #1 and beyond comes from a variety of posts found online. These should be checked carefully against any available documentation.

    This line begins with Thomas Lovelady who appears in western North Carolina before 1750. His grandson, John Lovelady, Jr., marries into the Hughes line (Clarissa Hughes.) Members of the Wear line married into the Lovelady line. Other names that seem to be associated with the Lovelady's and bear further research are Carter, Wilkinson, Vanhooser, Wicher/Witcher and Morgan.
    (note by Michele Henkel:



    Residence:
    1755 Thomas Lovelatty, Snr with two sons and Thomas Lovelatty, Jr. are on the 1755 tax list of Orange County. The list is not alphabetical and they are listed separately with Thos. Jr., next to Ephraim Potter. (A Wm Marshall is also listed)

    Other-Begin:
    1760 Oct 22 - Thomas Lovelatty and David Hix were given letters of administrations of the estate of Henry Hix. deceased. The inventory was returned 22 April 1761. A Henry Hix had land in St. Pauls Parish, Hanover County. Virginia in 1734 (Hanover Co Va Court Records 1733-35 pg 61, by Rosalie E Davis)

    Vol. 2, p. 336
    Inventory of estate & sale of HENRY HIX returned by Thomas Lovelatty & DAVID HIX


    Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Rowan Co., NC 1753-1762
    abstracted by Jo White Linn from microfilm

    Vol. 2, p. 302
    22 October 1760. Ordered P Cur that Thomas Lovelatty & DAVID HIX have Letters of Administration All and Singular the Goods and Chattles Rights & Credits of HENRY HIX decsd Securities Joseph Teate, John Mcguire & John Parker in the
    Penalty of £200 Pro. money paid. No letters.

    Other-Begin:
    1760 Oct 22 - Thomas Lovelatty and David Hix were given letters of administrations of the estate of Henry Hix. deceased. The inventory was returned 22 April 1761.

    Other-Begin:
    Minutes of Orange Co Court, North Carolina
    1763 Middleton Brashears vs Thomas Lovelatty, Sr. petition
    Middleton Brashears vs. John Lovelatty debt (ibid)
    Middleton Brashears vs. Marshall Lovelatty (ibid)

    Property:
    1772 Thomas Lovelatty and his wife Hanna sold 200 acres o n Indian Camp Creek to Robert McMullen. (Deed Abst. of Tryon. Lincoln and Rutherford Counties, NC 1769-86. Holcomb)

    Thomas* married Hannah* Hix about 1723 in North Carolina. Hannah* (daughter of Henry* Hix) was born about 1700; died after 1761 in of, Rowan Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 145.  Hannah* Hix was born about 1700 (daughter of Henry* Hix); died after 1761 in of, Rowan Co, North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Thomas Lovelady (Lovelatty), Jr was born in 1725; died in 1783 in Guilford Co, North Carolina.
    2. William Lovelady was born in 1728; died after 1774.
    3. Moses Lovelady was born in 1731; died after 1756 in of, Orange Co, North Carolina.
    4. Marshall Lovelady was born in 1735 in Orange Co, North Carolina; died in Jan 1793 in Jefferson Co, Tennessee; was buried in Shiloh Memorial Cem, Pigeon Forge, Sevier Co, Tennessee.
    5. 72. John* Lovelady, Sr., Rev War was born in 1736 in North Carolina; died after 1790; was buried in Jessie Parker Cem, Lafayette, Macon Co, Tennessee (?).
    6. Jesse Lovelady was born about 1738; died after 1782.
    7. Samuel Lovelady was born about 1740; died after 1741.

  12. 148.  Robert* Wear was born about 1720 in Pennsylvania (prob) (son of Robert* Wear, (immigrant) and Mrs. Martha* (...) Wear); died about 1790 in Sevier Co, Tennessee.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 1752, Augusta Co (later Rockbridge Co), Virginia
    • Residence: 1779, Washington Co (now Sevier Co, Tennessee), North Carolina

    Notes:

    Robert Wear was of the first generation of his family born in this country. His father was a native of Ireland, but was educated in England. A silversmith by trade, he came to America "at a very early day." Robert Wear and Rebecca Carrell were married in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Rockbridge Co, Virginia. Their three children, John, Rebecca, and Samuel were married there. In 1779 they moved to Washington Co, Tennessee.
    During the time of the Cherokee War they moved with their son Samuel from Green Co to Sevier Co and made their settlement and fort on the west fork of Little Pigeon River in a cove which became known as Wears Cove. They were not more than 20 (mil?)es from the enemy Indian towns on the Little Tennessee. The Indians knew the country so well that they could easily pass through and invade the weaker settlements or ambush the hunter. John Watts, a famous Cherokee warrior, the Corntassel and other warriors harassed the settlers for several years. Finally Col John Sevier and Co. Samuel Handley raised a volunteer regiment and marched against the Indians. They made peace at a council held at Telico in 1796.
    Robert Wear was a strict Presbyterian and he was true to his faith. He loved all men and was not an enemy to the Indians. John Watts could have killed him many times but did not because "he do good to everybody, and why should anybody hurt him" His wife Rebecca also was held in high esteem. She was Mama Wear to all her neighbors and friends. They died 1790-1800 and are buried side by side in the old graveyard near the old fort in Sevier County.

    Info on Robert Wear through Jane Wear came from a report on the internet: GenServ Genealogical Server, Document@GenServ.Com

    ---
    Notable Southern Families:
    COLONEL SAMUEL WEAR AND THE WEARS

    The father of Elizabeth Wear who married Robert Armstrong
    the Third, was Colonel Samuel Wear. The first Wear whom we
    know definitely is Robert Wear, the father of Samuel. The family came from Ulster Province, Ireland, and was Scotch-Irish. Robert Wear's wife was Rebecca.

    The Wears reached Augusta County, Virginia, by way of Pennsylvania and Frederick County, Virginia, like many other emigrants. The name Wear was originally de Vere which betrays the Norman origin and it can be traced in that form for hundreds of years. It is variously spelled in early histories Weir, Wier, Wear, etc., and this variation causes confusion, but Robert Wear, ancestor of the Virginia -
    Tennessee family and his son Samuel Wear spelled their name Wear and both were men of education and have left written proof of this spelling, though Ramsey's Annals and other volumes in giving Colonel Wear full credit for his important service in the Revolution and early history of Tennessee spell his name Weir. He was Clerk of the State of Franklin, a signer of the Constitution of Tennessee and Clerk of the County of Sevier and signed his name literally hundreds of times.

    In April 1719 a Robert Weir was one of the settlers in Nutfield, near Haverhill, Massachusetts, but in New Hampshire, under the leadership of James McKeen. It is possible that this Robert Weir was the father of Robert, whom we afterwards have located in Augusta County, Virginia.

    The settlement of Nuffield was thought to be in Massachusetts, but the General Court of May, 1719, decided it was in New Hampshire. James Gregg and Robert Wear, in behalf of the Scotch Irish at Nutfield, asked the Governor and Court assembled at Portsmouth, N. H., for a township ten miles square. They and others obtained a deed from Colonel John Wheelwright. Londonberry, N. H., was then incorporated June 1722. Robert Wear's name appears on petition. The
    town in December, 1719, voted to grant a lot to each of the first comers "which is the number of twenty." Robert Wear is one of these.

    To Robert Wear and his wife, Martha, a daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1723.

    Bolton gives the settlers of Londonderry, N. H., in 1722, and among the names are several of interest to people reading this volume, for instance, Robert Armstrong, James, John and Robert Doak, Robert Wear, etc.

    [note ~ss: These Doaks of N.H. do not appear to be of the same line of Doaks represented in this file who immigrated to Pennsylvania and later to Augusta Co. More about the N.H. Doaks here:
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jacquelinesr&id=I21338 ],


    Robert Weir, or Wear, probably this same Robert, was Commissioner in Antrim County, Antrim, Ireland, in I717.

    In 1752 a deed is recorded to Robert Wear and John Cunningham, of eight hundred and thirty-three acres in Borden's Tract, Augusta County, Virginia, and in 1754 Borden's executors deeded two hundred and forty acres to Robert Wear. So we have the family of Robert Wear and his wife Rebecca settled in Augusta County close to the year
    1750. There their children were born, including Samuel Wear, who was destined to become a distinguished pioneer of the new state of Tennessee, John Wear and probably other children whose names have not been preserved. Robert Wear was still living in the year 1789. Samuel Wear was born in Augusta County, Virginia about the year 1753.

    http://archive.org/stream/notablesouthern00frengoog/notablesouthern00frengoog_djvu.txt


    Property:
    In 1752 a deed is recorded to Robert Wear and John Cunningham, of eight hundred and thirty-three acres in Borden's Tract, Augusta County, Virginia, and in 1754 Borden's executors deeded two hundred and forty acres to Robert Wear. So we have the family of Robert Wear and his wife Rebecca settled in Augusta County close to the year
    1750.
    Southern Notable Families

    Robert* married Rebecca* Carrell about 1740 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania. Rebecca* (daughter of James* Carrell, Jr. (eldest) (immigrant) and Diana* Van Kirk) was born on 25 May 1725 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died in 1790 in Sevierville, Sevier Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 149.  Rebecca* Carrell was born on 25 May 1725 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania (daughter of James* Carrell, Jr. (eldest) (immigrant) and Diana* Van Kirk); died in 1790 in Sevierville, Sevier Co, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 74. John* Wear was born on 12 Jan 1741 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Jan 1835 in Sevier Co, Tennessee.
    2. Rebecca Wear was born about 1745 in Bucks Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1830 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.
    3. Hannah M Wear (Weir), (dau?) was born about 1747; died after 1792 in of, Jefferson Co, Tennessee.
    4. Col. Samuel Wear, Sr was born in 1753 in Virginia; died on 3 Apr 1817 in Seviersville, Sevier Co, Tennessee.
    5. James Wear was born in 1762 in Augusta Co, Virginia; died on 11 Mar 1820 in Maryville, Blount Co, Tennessee.

  14. 150.  Captain Moses* Moore was born in 1711 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia (son of Moses Moore, (son?) (immigrant)); died in Nov 1758 in Augusta Co, Virginia; was buried in Killed in French/Indian war.

    Notes:

    from John Reedy (1/31/05)
    In regards to Moses Moore, and I'm not positive that this is our guy, but he is the only one that makes sense from a standpoint of time and place (to be a daddy to Nancy and to be in Augusta Co. VA) from Lyman Chalkley's "Chronicles of the Scots-Irish in Virginia", Lyman Chalkely, 1912, Moses Moore was a prisoner taken at the Jackson River in May, 1758 (by the Indians), and later in Augusta, Administration of his estate in Aug and appraisers in Nov, 1758 would seem to point out that he died, probably as a soldier at the end of that war. There is no mention of his wife Jane, (as supposedly given) nor any mention of a daughter Nancy.

    Moses* married Jane (..) Moore about 1740. Jane was born about 1710; died after 1748. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 151.  Jane (..) Moore was born about 1710; died after 1748.
    Children:
    1. Moses Moore was born in 1738 in Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co, Virginia; died on 9 Jun 1812 in Pocahontas Co, West Virginia; was buried in Moore Cem, Frost, Pocahontas Co, West Virginia.
    2. John Moore was born about 1744; died after 1800 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.
    3. 75. Rebecca Nancy* Moore was born about 1745; died in May 1800 in en route to Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
    4. Margaret Moore was born about 1747; died after 1770.

  16. 168.  Joseph* Stebbins, Jr was born on 4 Oct 1674 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (son of Joseph* Stebbins, Sr and Sarah* Dorchester); died on 29 Sep 1722 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.

    Joseph* married Rebecca* Colton on 10 Feb 1699 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts. Rebecca* (daughter of Isaac* Colton and Mary* Cooper) was born on 20 Jun 1681 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jul 1747 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 169.  Rebecca* Colton was born on 20 Jun 1681 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (daughter of Isaac* Colton and Mary* Cooper); died on 14 Jul 1747 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Possible date of death is 20 June 1770.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name Rebeckah Colton
    Event Type Marriage
    Marriage Date 10 Feb 1699
    Marriage Place Springfield, Massachusetts
    Spouse Name Joseph Stebbins

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Stebbins was born on 29 Jun 1701 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1721.
    2. Mary (Mercy) Stebbins was born on 3 Oct 1703 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1723.
    3. Joseph Stebbins was born on 23 Sep 1706 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 8 Mar 1793 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; was buried in Springfield Cem, Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.
    4. Sarah Stebbins was born on 25 Jan 1708 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1725.
    5. Eunice Stebbins was born on 18 Jun 1710 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1730.
    6. 84. Aaron* Stebbins, Sr was born on 21 Jun 1715 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jan 1789 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.
    7. Elizabeth Stebbins was born on 20 Oct 1717 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1737.
    8. Ichabod Stebbins was born on 18 Jan 1720 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 2 Apr 1723 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.

  18. 170.  Benjamin* Wright, II was born on 22 May 1696 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (son of Benjamin* Wright, I and Mary* Chapin); died on 18 Oct 1785 in Wilbraham, Massachusetts (probably).

    Notes:

    Springfield, Wilbraham, and Ludlow are all in fairly close proximity to one another. So it is doubtful that their residence changed. After Mary died in 1751, he remained unmarried until 23 November 1761 when at the age of 65 he married Abigail Crowfoot. Abigail died on 12 June 1780 in Wilbraham.

    Benjamin* married Mary* Miller on 2 Feb 1721 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (probably). Mary* (daughter of Lazarus* Miller and Mary* Burbank) was born on 16 Jun 1698 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 28 Feb 1751. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 171.  Mary* Miller was born on 16 Jun 1698 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts (daughter of Lazarus* Miller and Mary* Burbank); died on 28 Feb 1751.
    Children:
    1. Benjamin Wright, III was born on 17 Nov 1721; died on 18 Oct 1785 in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
    2. 85. Mary* Wright was born on 14 Aug 1723 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 5 Mar 1804 in Somers, Tolland Co, Connecticut.
    3. Ruth Wright was born on 17 Aug 1725 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died about 1727.
    4. Timothy Wright was born on 29 Aug 1727 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 22 Mar 1812 in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
    5. Jemima Wright was born on 23 Jan 1730 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died after 1750.
    6. Elijah Wright was born on 16 Mar 1736 in Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 24 Apr 1830 in Alexander, New York.
    7. Rachel Wright was born on 29 Aug 1736 in Massachusetts; died in 1814 in Waterville, Oneida Cty, New York.
    8. Abel Wright was born on 8 Feb 1740 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts; died on 27 Apr 1836 in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
    9. Seth Wright was born on 8 Feb 1740 in Massachusetts; died after 1773.
    10. Reuben Wright was born on 7 Aug 1744 in Massachusetts; died about 1746.

  20. 172.  Ezekiel* Beebe was born in 1708 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut (son of William* Beebe and Ruth* Rogers); died on 19 May 1779 in Wilbraham, Hampden Co, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1740, Hopkinton, Washington Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    He lived in New London, Ct.; Ludlow, Hampden, Mass; and Wilbraham, Hampden, Mass for six months prior to his death. In 1740 he and his wife Hannah were members of the Sabbatarian Church at Hopkinton, RI. He is also said to be found in the Rogerene records at Newport, RI.

    Ezekiel* married Hannah* Rogers on 13 Nov 1729 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut. Hannah* (daughter of James* Rogers and Sarah* Stevens) was born on 3 Aug 1710 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut; died before 1760. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 173.  Hannah* Rogers was born on 3 Aug 1710 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut (daughter of James* Rogers and Sarah* Stevens); died before 1760.
    Children:
    1. Hannah Beebe was born on 27 Nov 1730 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut; died on 26 Mar 1768 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut.
    2. Ezekiel Beebe was born on 24 Jan 1734 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut; died on 19 May 1799 in Pittsford, Rutland Co, Vermont.
    3. 86. James* Beebe was born on 14 Feb 1741 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut; died before 18 Apr 1814 in Marshall, Oneida, New York.
    4. Zadoc Beebe was born on 29 Nov 1745 in New London Co, Connecticut; died in 1835 in North Brookfield, Madison Co, New York.

  22. 192.  Thomas* Court was born in 1738 (son of James* Court and Mrs. Agnes* (..) Court); died before 6 Dec 1827 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 6 Dec 1827 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Burial: 6 Dec 1827 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Cort -
    Age: 89 years
    Abode: Blackburn
    Buried by: J. Porter
    Register: Burials 1827 - 1832, Page 21, Entry 161
    Source: LDS Film 1278820 PR 3073/1/84

    Thomas* married Ann* Parker on 31 Dec 1759 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Ann* was born in 1744 in Little Harwood, Lancashire, England; died before 9 May 1794 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 9 May 1794 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 193.  Ann* Parker was born in 1744 in Little Harwood, Lancashire, England; died before 9 May 1794 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 9 May 1794 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Burial: 9 May 1794 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Ann Court - Wife of Thomas Court
    Age: 50 years
    Abode: Blackburn
    Register: Burials 1793 - 1803, Page 18, Entry 15
    Source: LDS Film 1278804

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage: 31 Dec 1759 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Thomas Court - (X), weaver of Blackburn
    Ann Parker - (X), spinster of Little Harwood
    Witness: Thos Singleton, (X); John Nevill
    Banns Read: 16 Dec 1759, 2nd: 23 Dec 1759, 3rd: 30 Dec 1759
    Married by Banns by: Bat.Hayes, curate
    Register: Marriages 1754 - 1762, Page 129, Entry 495
    Source: LDS Film 1278806

    Children:
    1. Ellen Court was born before 20 Apr 1760 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 20 Apr 1760 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1762.
    2. 96. James* Court was born before 12 Sep 1762 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 12 Sep 1762 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 20 Feb 1838 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 20 Feb 1838 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    3. Thomas Court was born before 7 Aug 1768 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 7 Aug 1768 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 27 Jan 1807 in Ramsgrave, Lancashire, England; was buried on 27 Jan 1807 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    4. John Court, (son?) was born about 1770 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1811 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    5. Robert Court was born in 1773 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 17 Mar 1791 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 17 Mar 1791 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    6. William Court was born before 22 Oct 1775 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 22 Oct 1775 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1817 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    7. Joseph Court was born before 5 Oct 1777 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 5 Oct 1777 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 1780 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.
    8. Joseph Court was born before 8 Mar 1780 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 8 Mar 1780 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 13 Nov 1805 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 13 Nov 1805 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

  24. 194.  Joseph* Edmundson was born about 1723; died after 1765 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

    Joseph* married Margaret* ffoster on 30 Jun 1743 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Margaret* was born about 1723 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1765. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 195.  Margaret* ffoster was born about 1723 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1765.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage: 30 Jul 1743 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
    Joseph Edmundson - of ?
    Margaret ffoster - of this town
    Married by publication
    Register: Marriages 1722 - 1754, Page 23L, Entry 23
    Source: Film 1278778

    Children:
    1. John Edmundson was born before 29 Jan 1744 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 29 Jan 1744 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died about 1745.
    2. Richard Edmundson was born before 1 Sep 1745 in Wilpshire, Lancashire, England; was christened on 1 Sep 1745 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died before 1751 in Wilpshire, Lancashire, England.
    3. Richard Edmundson was born before 12 May 1751 in Whilpshire, Lancashire, England; was christened on 12 May 1751 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1755.
    4. Betty Edmundson was born before 11 Mar 1753 in Whilpshire, Lancashire, England; was christened on 11 Mar 1753 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1755.
    5. Jennet Edmundson was born before 30 Nov 1755 in Whilpshire, Lancashire, England; was christened on 30 Nov 1755 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1760.
    6. Thomas Edmundson was born before 18 Dec 1757 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 18 Dec 1757 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; died after 1760.
    7. 97. Nancy* "Nanny" Edmundson was born before 29 Nov 1761 in of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was christened on 29 Nov 1761 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancaster, England; died before 23 Sep 1829 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England; was buried on 23 Sep 1829 in St. Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

  26. 204.  Benjamin* Robert was born about 1725 in of, Pennsylvania; died after 1780.

    Notes:

    Robert, Benjamin m Helena Loed (SM Ch)

    Benjamin* married Helena* Loed about 1745. Helena* was born about 1725; died after 1751. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 205.  Helena* Loed was born about 1725; died after 1751.
    Children:
    1. 102. Benjamin* Robert, (immigrant) was born about 1746 in Ireland; Pennsylvania; died after 1810 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    2. Abraham Robert was born about 1755 in Pennsylvania; died before Sep 1800 in Opelousas (Prob), St.Landry Parish, Louisiana.

  28. 206.  James* Cole was born about 1720 in New Castle Co, Delaware (son of James* Cole, Sr. (Immigrant) and Susannah* Rentfroe (or Renfro)); died on 19 May 1794 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Bef 1737, Orange and Frederick Co, Virginia
    • Residence: 1747, Black Water River, Bedford Co, Virginia
    • Residence: 1748, Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
    • Residence: 1758, Ashpole Swamp, Bladen Co, North Carolina
    • Residence: Abt 1765, PeeDee River area, Craven Co, South Carolina
    • Residence: Mar 1772, Natchez District, Mississippi; arrived in MS
    • Residence: Oct 1772, Natchez District, Mississippi; arrived
    • Possessions: 10 Sep 1784, Natchez, Mississippi and Province of Lousiana
    • Residence: Abt 1790, Coles Creek, Natchez, Mississippi
    • Possessions: 19 May 1794, Coles Creek, Natchez District, Mississippi; Inventory

    Notes:

    As a child, James moved to the counties of Orange and Frederick, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley between 1732-1737. In 1747, he moved to Lunenburg County (called Bedford County after 1754). In 1747, Janes Jr and his brother Stephen are found with their Uncle Mark Cole and the Rentfroes on the branches of the Black Water and Pigg Rivers in Virginia. On April 16, 1747, James Jr has 400 acres on both sides of Little Creek, a branch of the Black Water River. On March 28, 1748, he has 215 acres on both sides of Little Creek. On December 15, 1753, he has 400 acres on both sides of Story Creek, a branch of the Pigg River. James Jr, Mark Cole, James Sr Cole and Stephen Cole all lived on adjoining land at this time.

    In 1757/58, James and his brother Stephen moved to Bladen County, North Carolina. They lived there about 7 years and then moved to Craven County, South Carolina. On March 26, 1765, James Cole of Craven County in the Government of South Carolina, sells to William Rentfroe of Bedford County, Virginia, for 30 lbs,. a tract of land containing 215 acres in Bedford County, on Little Creek, a branch of Black Water River. This land was surveyed for James Cole Jr on March 28, 1748. The grant was issued on August 16, 1756. It was acknowledged by James Rentfroe Jr who was the attorney for James Cole.

    On October 10, 1757, James applied for land in Bladen County. One hundred acres on south side of Ashpole Swamp adjoining Richard Barfield. The land grant was issued on April 10, 1761. James conveyed this land to Thomas Robeson in 1765.

    On February 18, 1765, James Cole of Craven County in the Province of South Carolina appoints James Rentfroe Jr of the County of Halifax, Colony of Virginia, Power of Attorney to transact all business for him.


    James and his family arrived in Mississippi in March 1772. On moving to the Natchez District he is known as James Cole Sr. He and his family lived on Boyds Creek which was changed to Coles Creek in 1777. In 1799, the Natchez District was divided. The Coles Creek area on the north was named Pickering which changed to Jefferson County in 1802. His British Land petition says that James "arrived in this country with a wife and nine children."

    On September 10, 1784, James Cole signed an agreement with Osborn Sprigg of the District of Natchez and the Providence of Opelousas, Louisiana. The agreement reads, "James Cole Sr to take in his posession all the stock of mares and colts belonging to the said, Sprigg. To take such care of them as to increase and benefit the stock...for two years; at the end of which, James Cole to take one-fourth of the increase as his own." signed Osborn Sprigg and James Cole.

    Documents dating May 7, 1785, show James as an honorable, trustworthy citizen of the Coles Creek Community.

    From the Spanish Archives of the Indies, we have a census taken in Natchez District in 1792 showing the names: James Cole Sr, James Cole Jr, John Cole, Stephen Cole, Solomon Cole, Mark Cole and William Cole.

    In 1794, an inventory of the estate of the late James Cole, deceased as declared upon oath of Mary Cole, the widow, reads, "John Cole, the eldest son; Jacob Stampley and Captain Richard King, all of this District, Appraisers.
    450 acres of land...more or less (not a large estate)
    One negro man, supposed to be 35 years of age
    One grey horse, about 12 years old
    One cow and calf, One yearling heifer
    One two year old steer, 12 head of hogs
    One saddle One feather bed, sheets, furniture
    One large and one small iron pot and one bake oven
    Five wooden, common chairs; three pewter basins, 6 pewter plates
    Two pewter dishes - 3 earthen dishes
    Four knifes and forks
    One plough - two falling axes - one broad axe and three weeding hoes
    One old drawing knife, one foot adze - one frowe
    A small looking glass
    This inventory was taken on May 19, 1794.

    When the United State asserted its claim on the British Colony in the Natchez District, it ordered the land free and independent of Spanish rule. Winthrope Sargeant was named the first Misssissippi Territorial Governor in 1798. The Land Commission proceeded to confirm all land grants held by the settlers of early British and Spansih titles. A tithable-list was taken of all heads of households. From the list we can account for the surviving members of the Coles in the Coles Creek settlement in 1798. Living in Coles Creek, Natchez District in 1798: Mary Cole, widow; James Cole Jr; John Cole; Stephen Cole; Solomon Cole; Mark Cole. Living in the Homochitto River, Natchez District in 1798, William Cole.

    On June 5, 1806, Mary Cole, widow of James, sold to Moses Higgins, "title to that part of land on which I now live, 120 acres for $150.00. All my stock of horses, hogs, horned cattle and household furniture."

    Mary Rentfroe Cole's probate of her will was held on March 17, 1810.

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/l/Darlene-Cole-Fresno/GENE1-0003.html


    Residence:
    Per "Sunlight on the Southside" pg 84, (from Steve Matthews via email) shown in Deloney's List, Meckenburg, NC titheables were:
    Timothy Johnson
    James Johnson .........4
    Aquilla Gilbert ....... 1
    Walter Mathews ........ 1
    James Rentfro ......... 1
    Joseph Rentfro ........ 2
    Peter Vanbeber and
    Isaac Vanbeber ...... 2
    James Cole, Junr. ..... 1
    Robt. Jones and
    Thos. Jones ......... 2
    William Rentfro ....... 1


    Residence:
    James and his family arrived in Mississippi in March 1772. On moving to the Natchez District he is known as James Cole Sr. He and his family lived on Boyds Creek which was changed to Coles Creek in 1777. In 1799, the Natchez District was divided. The Coles Creek area on the north was named Pickering which changed to Jefferson County in 1802. His British Land petition says that James "arrived in this country with a wife and nine children."

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/l/Darlene-Cole-Fresno/GENE1-0003.html

    ---
    http://www.libertychapelcemetery.org/files/family/travel.html.
    .
    Early Migration Trails.
    From the Pee Dee River Valley, NC
    to Cole's Creek and Curtis Landing The pioneers to the new "Natchez Country" would leave the Pee Dee River area of SC/NC and travel about 200 miles using pack-horses to the Holston RIver in northeastern Tennessee. They traveled via the South Carolina State Road (North) on the Warriors Path. They continued on the Catawba Trail to the Wilderness Road Fort near Kingsport, Tennessee. (Some of the present day towns and cities they would pass through were: Cheraws, SC; Wadesboro, NC; New Salem, NC; Lenoir, NC; Blowing Rock, NC; Boone, NC; Hampton, TN; Johnson City, TN; and Kingsport, TN. The automobile driving distance today would be over 250 miles.).
    At the Wilderness Road Fort they secured/built flat boats. The flat boats were sturdy with one end enclosed for protection from the elements. The flat boat had to be designed to allow for the women, children, food, bedding and household items. They had to transport a milk cow, chickens, horses, hunting dogs and farm implements. Once aboard the flat boats they followed the Holston River to the Tennessee River which they entered near Knoxville, TN. (They traveled near present day towns of Surgoinsville, TN; Chalk Level, TN: Cherokee Lake; Buffalo Springs, TN; and Mascot, TN).
    Indian attacks were a frequent occurrence. The pioneers always had to be prepared. The women often steered the boats while the men fought the Indians. Some used chairs as shields, holding against their chests as protection from the Indian arrows. Following the Tennessee River they reached the Ohio River near Paducah, KY. (On this leg they traveled near present day towns of Dayton, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Scottsboro, AL; Guntersville, AL; Decatur, AL; Florence, AL; Savannah,TN; Perryville, TN; Sycamore Landing, TN; Eva, TN; Aurora, KY; and Lake City, KY) From Paducah the flat boats floated down the Ohio River where they entered the Mississippi near Cairo, IL. (This is near present day Metropolis, IL; and about 30 miles south of Cape Girardeau, MO)..
    At Cairo, IL the flat boats embarked on the "mercy" of the mighty Mississippi River for the rest of the journey to the "Natchez Country." (They traveled near present day towns like Hayti, MO; Cathursville, MO; Heloise, TN; Osceloa, AR; Memphis, TN; Helena, AR; Rosedale, MS; Greenville, MS; Lake Providence, LA; and Vicksburg, MS) South of Rodney one group of pioneers steered the flat boats into Boyd's Creek (now Cole's Creek) for the 15 mile trip to Curtis Landing on the South Fork of Cole's Creek. Other pioneers continued on to Natchez or Wilkinson County steering their flat boats up St. Catherine's Creek, the Homochitto River or Buffalo River..
    These pioneers had made a trip of approximately 1400 miles by flat boat on water. The total miles traveled by horse-pack and flat boat would be about 1650-1700 miles..
    Upon arrival it was necessary to fell trees and build log houses quickly. Fields needed to be cleared and cultivated. The survival for the first year was dependent on the family's ability to fish and hunt. Squirrel, deer, ducks, and wild turkey were the family's fresh meat..
    One of the pioneer families who had a British land grant in Jefferson County included James Cole who arrived October, 1772 with the paperwork finalized in 1776. Richard Curtis who arrived in 1780..

    In 1779, an expedition under Don Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish governor of Louisiana Territory, captured the British Fort in Natchez. After the fall of the British at Baton Rouge, General Galvez negotiated the surrender of the English Fort Panmure in Natchez on September 21, 1779. The Spanish, with generous land grants, gave the residents opportunity to move to Opelousas Post in early 1780.

    Residence:
    Residence Oct 1772 Natchez District, Mississippi
    "Family tradition says, that 'James Cole with neighbors and kin came to the Natchez Country,' Mississippi on flat boats, by floating down the Holston, Tennessee, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers.'
    "From the records of the West Florida Land Petition, we know that James Cole arrived October 1772, with a wife and nine children."
    Cole Foot Prints, p 29

    Possessions:
    p 6 Agreement. 10 Sep 1784 Osborn Sprigg, of District of Natches and Province of Louisiana, and James Cole, Jr., of same, agree that James Cole take into his possession all the stock of mares and colts that said Sprigg may have and take such care of them as to increase and benefit said stock, ... for two years, at the end of which James Cole to take one-fourth of the increase as his own. James (X) Cole, Osborn Sprigg, ack before Trevino.

    The Natchez Court Records, 1767-1805 by May Wilson McBee
    pg 135
    http://books.google.com/books?id=yvJw1hHgSLMC&pg=PA115&lpg=PA115&dq=green,+province+of+west+florida&source=bl&ots=-PhXvwnRzr&sig=UyLpAOAD_6BqmGrQBlpgUxY2Cfc&hl=en&ei=tAIUTYznK8K88gbewKy7Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CFcQ6AEwCA#v=snippet&q=hayes&f=false


    Residence:
    Natchez Records 1767-1805 by May Wilson McBee
    Page 357 (no preview available)
    William Ferguson to Thos Marston Green, 348 acres on Cole's Creek, b. by lands of John Smith, James Cole, Ben Stanley, and Benj. Roberts, for $350. ...no preview available for this page

    page 80
    1790. William Ferguson to Thomas Marston Green, 348 arpents b. by John Smith, James Cole, Benj. Stampley, Benj. Roberts, for $350 paid. Wit: Eben Rees. ...no preview available for this page

    Possessions:
    In 1794, an inventory of the estate of the late James Cole, deceased as declared upon oath of Mary Cole, the widow, reads, "John Cole, the eldest son; Jacob Stampley and Captain Richard King, all of this District, Appraisers.
    450 acres of land...more or less (not a large estate)
    One negro man, supposed to be 35 years of age
    One grey horse, about 12 years old
    One cow and calf, One yearling heifer
    One two year old steer, 12 head of hogs
    One saddle One feather bed, sheets, furniture
    One large and one small iron pot and one bake oven
    Five wooden, common chairs; three pewter basins, 6 pewter plates
    Two pewter dishes - 3 earthen dishes
    Four knifes and forks
    One plough - two falling axes - one broad axe and three weeding hoes
    One old drawing knife, one foot adze - one frowe
    A small looking glass
    This inventory was taken on May 19, 1794.

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/l/Darlene-Cole-Fresno/GENE1-0003.html

    James* married Mary* Rentfroe about 1754 in Black Water River, Bedford Co, Virginia. Mary* (daughter of James* Rentfroe, Sr and Esther* Van Bibber) was born in 1736 in Crooked Run, on the Shenandoah, Orange Co, Virginia; died in 1810 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez District, Jefferson Co, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  29. 207.  Mary* Rentfroe was born in 1736 in Crooked Run, on the Shenandoah, Orange Co, Virginia (daughter of James* Rentfroe, Sr and Esther* Van Bibber); died in 1810 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez District, Jefferson Co, Mississippi.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Possessions: 05 Jun 1806, Coles Creek, Natchez, Jefferson Co, Texas; sold to Moses Higgins
    • Will: 17 Mar 1810, Coles Creek, Natchez, Jefferson Co, Mississippi

    Notes:

    1737 William Rentfroe, living in old Orange Co, VA, signed a petition:
    "The inhabitants of Opeckon and Shenanadore humbly beg, that your Court give permission that two meeting places might be erected. One on the land of Rev William Williams near his home and another near the home of Morgan Bryan. Rev William of Presbyterian faith has promised to supply us the ministry of his office. " (Bk 3. p 101, Orange Co, VA)
    23 May 1737: Wm Rentfroe "request that Peter Woolf or Solomon Froman be appointed Constable in my stead" (Deed Bk 2 Orange Co.)
    24 May 1740 WmRentfroe buys from Robert McKay 828 acres on West side of Shenandoah River, on both side of Crooked Run (Bk 4, pg 191)

    Possessions:
    On June 5, 1806, Mary Cole, widow of James, sold to Moses Higgins, "title to that part of land on which I now live, 120 acres for $150.00. All my stock of horses, hogs, horned cattle and household furniture."

    Children:
    1. 103. Elizabeth* Cole was born about 1755 in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania; South Carolina; died after 1810.
    2. John Cole was born about 1758 in Ashpole Swamp, Bladen Co, North Carolina; died in 1812 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi.
    3. Stephen Cole was born about 1760 in Ashpole Swamp, Bladen Co, North Carolina; died about 1798 in Claiborne Co, Mississippi.
    4. James Cole (Coale) was born in 1762 in Ashpole Swamp, Bladen Co, North Carolina; died in Feb 1838 in Cow Bayou, Orange Co, Texas.
    5. Solomon Cole was born about 1765 in Ashpole Swamp, Bladen Co, North Carolina; died in 1825 in Prairie Soileau, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    6. Mark Cole, Sr. was born about 1768 in PeeDee River area, Craven Co, South Carolina; died in 1830 in Pike Co, Mississippi.
    7. Mary Cole was born in 1770 in PeeDee River area, Craven Co, South Carolina; died on 18 Mar 1815 in Stampley Station, Jefferson Co, Mississippi.
    8. Sarah Cole was born about 1772 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1791 in Adams Co, Mississippi.
    9. William S. Cole was born on 13 Jun 1775 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died on 10 Jul 1839 in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
    10. Susannah Cole was born about 1777 in Coles Creek, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1810.

  30. 208.  Solomon* Sparks, Sr was born in 1725 in Queen Anne's Co, Maryland (son of Joseph* Sparks, Sr and Mary (..) Sparks, (2nd wife?)); died in 1790 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Rowan Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 20 Mar 1750, "Cold Friday," Linganore Creek, Frederick Co, Maryland; patented
    • Residence: 1753, Rowan Co, North Carolina
    • Property: 20 Jun 1753, "Cold Creek"; sold to Matthew Howard

    Notes:

    In Frederick Co, Maryland, on June 20, 1753, a Mathew Howard, son of Gideon Howard, purchased land from Solomon SPARKS of that county, "Cold Friday" on the draft of the Linganore called Beaver Dam Branch. Sarah, wife of Solomon Sparks, cond to the conveyance.
    They moved to Rowan Co, NC, where he had obtained a land grant of 250 acres on the west side of the Yadkin River near Salisbury. They moved to what was Surry Co, NC, in 1772--now Swan Creek in Yadkin Co.

    http://sparksfamilytree.net/family_tree/wga96.html#I22337

    SPARKS QUARTLY, December 1955, Whole No. 12, p. 97:

    THE GENEALOGY OF JOHN SPARKS REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSIONER OF WILKES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA


    " As John Sparks (359) stated in his pension application (SQ 94), he was born on the 25th of February, 1753, near Salisbury, Rowan County,North Carolina , and removed with his father to what is now Wilkes (then Surry) County, North Carolina about the year 1772. John Sparks did not identify his father in his application, but other records prove that his name was Solomon Sparks (356). Surry County was formed from Rowan County in 1770, and the Surry tax lists for 1771 and 1772 have been preserved. On the 1771 tax list, Solomon Sparks is listed, with 3 polls, and William Sparks (???) with 1 poll; Will Sparks(199) and son Matthew(334), 2 polls; James Sparks, 1 poll; and Solomon Sparks (356), with sons Joseph (365) and John (359), 3 polls.


    "Solomon Sparks lived in Maryland before settling in North Carolina and was very probably the son of Joseph Sparks (344) who died intestate in Frederick County, Maryland in 1749.


    "On the 20th of March 1750, Solomon Sparks patented 93 acres in Frederick County, Maryland, and gave his land the descriptive name of "Cold Friday". This land was located on Beaver Dam Branch, a tributary of Linganore Creek. On the 20th of June, 1753, Solomon Sparks and his wife , Sarah, sold these 93 acres for 34 Pounds, to Mathew Howard. Solomon is disignated in this deed as a "farmer".


    "If Solomon Sparks and his wife Sarah were living in Frederick County, Maryland, as late as June 20, 1753, as this deed would indicate , then their son John, born February 25, 1753, was born in Frederick County, Maryland, rather than in Rowan County, North Carolina, and was carried to North Carolina as a babe in arms. Although we cannot be sure of the exact date, it is reasonably certain that Solomon Sparks removed with his family some time in 1753 to near Salisbury, Rowan County, N.C. (Rowan County was formed April 12, 1753, from Anson County.)


    "The following description of Salisbury is found in a letter written on November 24, 1755, by Governor Arthur Dobbs: "The Yadkin here (Trading Ford) is a large beautiful river where is a ferry. It is near 300 yards over, it was at this time fordable scarce coming to the horses bellies. At 6 miles distance I arrived at Salisbury the County town of Rowan, the town is but just laid out, the Court House build and 7 or 8 log houses erected."


    "The Sparkses settled in the Forks of the Yadkin, less than ten miles north of Salisbury, in what is now Davie County, North Carolina .Solomon Sparks obtained a land grant in 1761, for 25O acres in Rowan County, on the west side of the Yadkin River, opposite the mouth of Muddy Creek. In 1762 he obtained a grant for 290 acres on the south side of the Yadkin River, which adjoined his other land. In 1763 Solomon sold 130 and 3/4 acres to Jonas Sparks (354), and 159 and 1/ 4 acres to Valentine Vanhouser. According to the statement made by John Sparks in his pension application, Solomon Sparks and his family removed from Rowan County to "what is now Wilkes (then Surry) County, North Carolina, about the year 1772." In 1787, as residents of Surry County, North Carolina,Solomon and Sarah Sparks sold 160 acres in Rowan County to Zephemiah Harris, and in 1788 they sold 170 (?) acres in Rowan County to Jonas Sparks. Solomon and Sarah Sparks disappear from North Carolina records after 1788. Solomon does not appear on the 1790 census, and there is nowill, no intestate record, and no record of Solomon and Sarah Sparks buying or selling land in Surry or Wilkes Counties, although when the Surry-Wilkes County Line wa s surveyed in 1778 it mentioned the plantation of Solomon Sparks. (Here follows a full copy of the description of the dividing line between Surry Co. and Wilkes Co.)


    "Thus Solomon Sparks lived just south of the village of Swan Creek in the western part of Surry (now Yadkin) County, North Carolina, with land in Wilkes as well as in Surry. Around 1800 the Sparkses and their connections owned land for several miles along the Surry (now Yadkin)-Wilkes County line and there are still many descendants in that area today.


    "It is believed that Solomon and Sarah Sparks were both deceased by 1800, or possibly by 1790. Since neither of them left a will, and no family Bible or other record has been located, it has been difficult to ascertain the names of the children of this couple. However, a power of attorney recorded in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Court Minutes, on Tuesday, August 4, 18O1, gives what we feel certain is a listing of at least eight of the children of Solomon and Sarah Sparks. (Here follows a copy of the power of attorney. The article continues as to Solomon and Sarah's son John Sparks, for which see his notes.)"




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    THE SPARKS QUARTERLY, June 1959, Whole No. 26; DESCENDANTS OF SOLOMON SPARKS, JR. (DIED 1817) & AND HIS WIFE CHARITY OF WILKES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, Page 382:


    "In an article by William Perry Johnson entitled "The Genealogy of John Sparks, Revolutionary War Pensioner of Wilkes County, North Carolina," which appeared in the QUARTERLY of December, 1955 (Vol. III,No. 4, p p. 97-104), the data were summarized which have been gleaned thus far on the life of Solomon Sparks, early settler in Wilkes County, North Carolina. In his article, Mr. Johnson pointed out that Solomon Sparks was probably born in Frederick County, Maryland, and that he was probably a son of Joseph Sparks who died in Frederick County, Maryland,in 1749. Solomon Sparks, with his wife Sarah, and family moved fromFrederick County, Maryland, to near Salisbury, Rowan County (now DavieCounty), North Carolina, sometime during the year 1753. They settled in the forks of the Yadkin River where Solomon obtained a land grant of 250 acres in 1761 near the mouth of Muddy Creek. About 1772 they moved from Rowan County to what is now Wilkes (then a part of Surry) County, North Carolina.


    "The last record we have of Solomon and Sarah Sparks is dated 1788 when they sold land which they still owned in Rowan County to Jonas Sparks. (Jonas Sparks was probably a brother of Solomon and accompanied Daniel Boone to Kentucky in 1773...")

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    THE SPARKS QUARTERLY, September, 1967, Whole No. 59, p 1082,

    DESCENDANTS OF SOLOMON AND SARAH SPARKS, OF MARYLAND AND NORTH CAROLINA
    THROUGH THEIR SON, REUBEN SPARKS (ca. 1755-1840)

    "Solomon Sparks was born in Maryland about 1725. It is probable that he was a son of Joseph Sparks who died intestate in Frederick County , Maryland, in 1749. (Solomon named one of his sons Joseph, probably for his father.) Sometime before 1750, Solomon Sparks married Sarah -----.

    "On March 20, 1750, Solomon Sparks patented 93 acres of land in Frederick County, Maryland, and gave this tract the descriptive name of Cold Friday. This land was located on Beaver Dam Branch, a tributary of Linganore Creek. On June 20, 1753, Solomon Sparks and his wife Sarah, sold this tract of 93 acres for 35 pounds to Mathew Howard. Solomon is designated in this deed as a "farmer."

    "Sometime in 1753, probably soon after selling this tract of land , Solomon Sparks moved from Frederick County, Maryland, to near Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina. (Rowan County was formed on April 12, 1753 from Anson County.) Solomon and Sarah Sparks were among the first settlers in that area of North Carolina. Two years after their arrival, Governor Arthur Dobbs visited Salisbury and wrote the following description on November 24, 1755: "The Yadkin here (Trading Ford ) is a large beautiful river where there is a ferry. It is near 300 yards over, it was at this time fordable scarce coming to the horses' bellies. At 6 miles distance I arrived at Salisbury the County town of Rowan, the town is but just laid out, the Court House built and 7 or 8 log Houses erected." (From THE COLONIAL RECORDS OF NORTH CAROLINA, Vol. 5, page 355.)

    "Solomon Sparks settled in the Forks of the Yadkin, less than ten miles north of Salisbury, in what is now Davie County, North Carolina. In 1761, he obtained a land grant for 250 acres in Rowan County, on the west side of the Yadkin River, opposite the mouth of Muddy Creek. In 1762, he obtained a grant for 290 acres on the south side of the Yadkin River, which adjoined his other grant.

    "By the early 1760's, Solomon Sparks had been joined in North Carolina by several of his close relatives from Frederick County, Maryland: Matthew Sparks [256], son of William Sample Sparks who was a cousin of Solomon], William Sample Sparks [201], son of William Sparks who was brother of Solomon's father, Joseph and, thus, was Solomon's cousin, Jonas Sparks [354], brother of Solomon, and James Sparks [355], brother of Matthew and another first cousin once removed of Solomon].

    "In 1763, Solomon Sparks sold a portion of his land on the Yadkin to Jonas Sparks, who was probably (actually) his brother, and another portion to Valentine Vanhouser. According to a statement made by John Sparks , son of Solomon, when applying for a Revolutionary War pension in 1832, Solomon Sparks and his family moved from the Forks of the Yadkin to what is now Wilkes County (then Surry County), North Carolina, in 1772. When the dividing line between Wilkes and Surry counties was surveyed in 1778, it was found that the like cut through Solomon's plantation, but according to the Court Minutes, his house was on the Surry side. Thus , Solomon Sparks lived just south of the present village of Swan Creek in the western part of what is now Yadkin County, North Carolina.

    "By 1800, Solomon and Sarah sparks had both died. Neither of them left a will, nor has a family Bible record been found listing the names of their children. However, a document recorded in the Wilkes County Court Records reveals the names of those still living in the Wilkes County area in 1801. It is a Letter of Attorney dated July 31, 1801, from John Sparks, Reuben Sparks, Solomon Sparks, Jr., Mary Jacks, Hannah Denny, Susannah Johns on, and Joseph Sparks to Abel Sparks, all being children of Solomon Spark s. We know from his application for a pension that John Sparks, son of Solo mon, was born in 1753; it seems probable that he was the oldest son.

    "Assuming that the other children were listed in the Letter of Attorney in the order of their birth, we may speculate on their birth dates as follows: [here is a list of the eight children of Solomon and Sarah Sparks].

    **********

    THE SPARKS QUARTERLY, June 1991, Whole No. 154, p. 3777:

    WILLIAM SPARKS, ca .1725-1801/02

    "We know that Solomon Sparks, older brother of Jonas, and close neighbor of William Sparks in Surry County, remained openly loyal to the British Crown. This is graphically revealed in an application for a Revolutionary War Pension application by one George Parks, dated April 10, 1833. Congress had passed legislation in 1832 providing pensions for all surviving Revolutionary War soldiers whether or not they were in financial need, and Parks was one of those who applied. Like many of his fellow veterans, however, Parks could find no documentary proof of his service, which was required by the War Department before a pension could be issued. What veterans with this problem often did, besides seeking affidavits from others who remembered their service, was to try to recall in as much detail as possible the events during the war in which they had been participants. This George Parks did in his application. He recalled that at the time of the Revolution, he had lived in that part of Surry County, North Carolina, that was cut off to form Wilkes County in 1777 and that in 1779, he thought "in the fall season," he had enlisted in a "Company of Minute Men" for a period of eighteen months . It was the primary mission of this company, which was commanded by Captain William Lenore, to find men in their neighborhood who belonged to Tory military units. Some they would hang when they captured them, while others were whipped "nearly to death." They also punished civilians who were judged to be Loyalists, but less severely.

    "One of the incidents recalled by Parks had involved "Old Solomon Sparks," whom he described as "a celebrated Tory." He and several other men from Captain Lenore's Company were determined to punish Solomon for his Tory sentiments, but they knew that he was aware of this danger and was usually armed. In order to entice him out of his house unarmed, Parks reca lled how he and his comrades had "employed a Whig from a distant neighborhood and a stranger to said Old Tory, to decoy him out of his house without his gun under the pretence of being a traveller & inquiring the Road." Parks stated that the stranger "succeeded admirably" and that Solomon had, indeed, stepped outside his house unarmed to point the way for the stranger.

    "The soldiers, who had been hiding, then grabbed Solomon. "He fought bravely without arms," Parks admitted with a certain degree of admiration, and in the fracas, Solomon had "considerably injured this applicant by kicking him." The soldiers had succeeded in overpowering Solomon Sparks, however, and "he was sent down the Yadkin in a Canoe...tied hand and foot, on his back. " Although Solomon's plight must have been quite precarious, Parks recalled that "he repeatedly hallowed 'hurra for King George'," as he floated helplessly downstream. (See Park's Revolutionary War Pension File, W27456; BLWt. 53670-150-55 at the National Archives.)

    "Who finally rescued Solomon Sparks we do not know, but he did survive his ordeal for he was still living in 1788 when he sold to his brother, Jonas, the last of his land in the Forks of the Yadkin."

    In 1749, Solomon Sparks signed a petition, with others, for the establishment of a road from their new church in the Linganore Creek area of Frederick County to "Baltimoretown" and "Annapolistown." See PIONEERS OF OLD MONOCACY, The Early Settlement of Frederick County, Maryland, 1721-1743, Grace L. Tracey & John P. Dern, pg 102-3.

    http://www.sparksfamilytree.net/ghtout/npr561.html#H02936


    Residence:
    "If Solomon Sparks and his wife Sarah were living in Frederick County, Maryland, as late as June 20, 1753, as this deed would indicate , then their son John, born February 25, 1753, was born in Frederick County, Maryland, rather than in Rowan County, North Carolina, and was carried to North Carolina as a babe in arms. Although we cannot be sure of the exact date, it is reasonably certain that Solomon Sparks removed with his family some time in 1753 to near Salisbury, Rowan County, N.C. (Rowan County was formed April 12,1753, from Anson County.)

    http://www.sparksfamilytree.net/ghtout/npr561.html#H02936

    Solomon* married Sarah* Thompson (?) in 1752 in Frederick Co, Maryland. Sarah* was born in 1730 in Frederick, Frederick Co, Maryland; died on 23 Aug 1831 in Carroll Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  31. 209.  Sarah* Thompson (?) was born in 1730 in Frederick, Frederick Co, Maryland; died on 23 Aug 1831 in Carroll Co, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 104. Joseph* Sparks was born in 1753 in Frederick Co, Maryland; died in 1820 in Franklin Co, Tennessee.
    2. John Wesley Sparks, Sr was born on 25 Feb 1753 in Rowan Co, North Carolina, or Frederick Co, Maryland; died in 1840 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.
    3. Reuben Sparks was born about 1755 in Rowan Co, North Carolina; died on 13 Jul 1840 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.
    4. Solomon Sparks, Jr was born in 1757 in Salisbury, Rowan Co, North Carolina; died after 28 Dec 1817 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.
    5. Mary Sparks was born about 1759; died after 1780.
    6. Hannah Sparks was born about 1761 in Salisbury, Rowan Co, North Carolina; died in Jul 1822 in Surry Co, North Carolina.
    7. Susannah Sparks was born about 1763; died after 1785.
    8. Abel Sparks was born on 8 Jan 1767 in Rowan Co, North Carolina; died in 1823 in Georgia.

  32. 228.  Christoffel* Witten was born in 1681 in Bansin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Usedom Island), Prussia; was christened in shepherd to Pudagla (son of Hans* Witten); died after 1729.

    Notes:

    [GENTZ-IRMELA.FTW]

    shepherd to Pudagla

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    from: Irqeibel@aol.com
    Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 3:31 PM
    re: ancestors of Esther dorothea Whitten - father Christoffel Witten

    Nachfahren-Liste von Witten Christoffel
    (19. Juli 106)

    A : Christoffel Witten, getauft in Schäfferknecht zu Pudagla, heiratete Marie Zerbst.
    Er hat 1 Kind :
    -------------
    B.1 : Christophel Witten, geboren in Pudagla am 03. Mai 1729, getauft in Büdner zu Sellin am 06. Mai 1729, gestorben in Sellin - 80 J am 16. November 1805, heiratete Christine Heldt (geboren am 07. August 1734 in Stoben, Ostvorpommern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia und gestorben am 19. Januar 1808 in Sellin- Wittwe 78 J., Tochter von Jochim Held).
    Er hat 3 Kinder :
    -------------
    C.1.1 : Ester,dorothea Witten, getauft in baptism am 10. Oktober 1760, heiratete Martin Gentz.
    Sie hat 1 Kind :
    -------------
    D.1.1.1 : Carl,Joachim Gentz, geboren in Cathschow am 13. April 1797, getauft in Cathschow am 23. April 1797.
    -------------
    C.1.2 : Peter,Michael Jantzen, geboren in illegetim, getauft in baptism am 26. Februar 1764.
    -------------
    C.1.3 : Catarina,Maria Witten, geboren in Sellin am 08. September 1766, getauft am 12. September 1766.

    Christoffel* married Marie* Zerbst about 1728. Marie* was born about 1694; died after 1729. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  33. 229.  Marie* Zerbst was born about 1694; died after 1729.
    Children:
    1. 114. Christopher* Witten was born on 3 May 1729 in Pudagla - Büdner in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 6 May 1729; died on 16 Nov 1805.

  34. 230.  Jochim* Held was born on 13 Aug 1700 in Neppermin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; was christened on 16 Aug 1700 (son of Michel* Held and Anna* Reimer); died after 1734.
    Children:
    1. 115. Christine* Heldt was born on 7 Aug 1734 in Stoben, Ostvorpommern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia; died on 19 Jan 1808 in Sellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Prussia.

  35. 240.  William* "Guillermo" Hayes, II (son?) was born about 1730 in Halifax, Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania (New England) (son of William E.* Hayes, I (immigrant) and Jane* Elizabeth James); died in 1828 in Branch, Acadia Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Military: Militia, Fairfax, Virginia
    • Birth: 8 Aug 1733, East Marlborough Twp, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; Quaker - this William?
    • Other-Begin: 4 Jan 1754, Fairfax Co, Virginia; witness of will of Mary Love Bozman
    • Residence: Aft 1770, North Carolina
    • Possessions: 14 Nov 1776, Second Creek, Natchez District, Mississippi; 400 acres
    • Property: 9 Apr 1777, Second Creek, Natchez District, Mississippi
    • Property: 25 Sep 1777, Second Creek, Natchez District, Mississippi
    • Residence: Bef 1779, British West Florida/Natchez, Mississippi
    • Other-Begin: 17 Jan 1779, Natchez, Mississippi; petition
    • Residence: 04 Oct 1779, Natchez District, Mississippi; signed Petition
    • Residence: Bef 1784, Acadia Parish, Louisiana
    • Other-Begin: 11 Jun 1793, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; wit m Laughlin/Forman
    • Possessions: 28 Oct 1797, Second Creek, Natchez District, Mississippi
    • Possessions: 06 Nov 1797, Second Creek, Natchez District, Mississippi
    • Census: 1810, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
    • Research Notes: 12 Jun 2016; son of William of Chester?

    Notes:

    (Other spellings: Haysse, Heiss)

    William Hayes and Sarah Bozman
    William Hayes born abt 1730, was a Presbyterian and a native of Halifax, Pennsylvania. Halifax is on the Susquehanna River about twenty miles north of Harrisburg. Sarah Bozman, born about 1735 was the daughter of Thomas Bozman. She was fairfax County, Virginia, an area that borders the District of Columbia. William and Sarah were married by 1753 as they are mentioned as husband and wife in Thomas Bozman's will which bears that date.
    In 1754 he appears on Fairfax Co, VA Vote Poll as freeholder, when he takes over the plantation after the death of Thomas and Mary Bosman.
    (1) When William and Sarah left Virginia, they moved to North Carolina, then to Natchez MS, before settling in Louisiana at some time before 1784.
    Nov 14, 1773, purchased 3400 acres, MS Territory. Stayed 20 years.
    Nov 14, 1776, purchased 200 acres in Natchez, MS
    from the English land grants of 1768-79:
    Benjamin Roberts, October 9, 1777, 250 arpents
    James Cole, March 20, 1778, 550 arpents
    William Hay, 1773, 1773, 1776, 3400 arpents
    Isaac Johnson of Second/Sandy Creel, Sep 1, 1777 1,000 arpents

    1784 settled in Plaquemine Brulee, LA (Prairie Hayes)
    (2) They settled in an area on Bayou Plaquemine Brulee that later became Acadia Parish, LA. William owned a riverbank strip of land consisting of 507.83 acres shown on an Acadia Parish map that represents land ownership prior to perty was adjacent to the Jacob Harmon property, the eastern boundry extending to the present community of Branch. The property was bounded on the south by land originally claimed by Benjamin Andrus, Jr., William's sons John and Bozman, owned property directly across the river. Also across the river from William's property was land purchased by Antoine Blanc in 1784 by Nementou, chief or the Attakapas. The deed was signed by Nementou and 13 of his warriors who inhabited the Indian village of the riverbank at the time. William served as a witness for the passage of the sale. (3)
    He was in the Opelousas Post General Census of 1788 at Plaquimines Brulees. Wm Haysse, father, 1 male 30 age gr., Wm Haysse, son 1 male 20 age gr., 1 woman, 1 boy, 1 girl. (Voorhies p 329)
    From Temple:
    Deposition 9/5/1815, MS Territory. William Hayes swore that his whole crop was destroyed by the Indians, a valuable mare stolen, some cattle, and a considerable quantity of hogs, the value of the whole of which was $300.


    Sources
    1 Virginia, Fairfax County Wills ; 57
    2 Hebert: Southwest Louisiana Records Vol 1 pp 79, 274, 275
    3 Fontenot: Acadia Parish, Louisiana Vol 1 pp 10-12
    Children - Hebert SW La Records Vol 1 pp. 7, 8, 129, 226, 273, 274.
    Vol II pp 429, 430, 503, 678.

    __
    American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    Name: William Hayes
    Birth Date: 1730
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Volume: 76
    Page Number: 99
    Reference: Ten "Series" of "Pennsylvnia Archives" have been so far published in from 5 to 31v. Ea. Philadelphia and Harrisburg. 1852- ( We have indexed Series 2, v.2 and v.8 ( early Pa. marriage recds.) And all the v. of SeriesV. Which contain nearly complete Pa. Rev. War recds.)s2, v2:396

    --
    He witnessed the marriages of several of Edward Forman Sr., children:
    Mary m 1784 (married his son James)
    Jenny m 1788
    Eliz m 1790
    Catherine m 1793


    Other-Begin:
    witnessed will of Mary Love Bosman, written 4 Jan 1754; his
    step-mother-in-law (step mother of his wife Sarah Bosman.)
    Also witness same will was a John Hayes, obviously a relative to William. Brother?


    Possessions:
    p 517 Natchez, 28 Oct 1797 William Ratcliff deposed on oath that he did purchase from Mr. William Hayes 200 acres on Second Creek, joining land of Emanuel Madden, part of 400 acres gr. said Wm Hayes by British Government, 14 Nov 1776, which patent was brought from the Land Office at Pensacola by Col Hutchins..

    Property:
    Natchez Court records, p 496
    Claim No. 1769
    9 Apr 1777 William Hays and Sarah, his wife, to William Ratcliff, for 40 pounds sterling, paid, 200 acres, 10 miles north (?) of Natchez on Second Creek, patented to ad Hays 14 Nov 1776, adj. Jeremiah Germain.
    (signed) William Hays, Sarah (x) Hays, Wit: A.B. Llewellin.

    Property:
    Natchez Court Records
    p 495
    p 272 Claim No. 1770
    British Govn to Emanuel Madden warrant of survey for 100 acres, 25 Sep. 1777. Grant of same on south fork of Second Cr. 10 miles east of Natchez, b. on SW by Wm Hays.


    Other-Begin:
    PETITION BY THE ENGLISH INHABITANTS OF THE NATCHEZ AREA IN 177914 May 2011 , http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2FFH11&CISOPTR=120058&REC=1&CISOBOX=guice

    PETITION BY THE ENGLISH INHABITANTS OF THE NATCHEZ AREA IN 1779
    TO THE BRITISH

    Sir
    Natches January 17. 1779
    TO HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR CHESTER

    We, His Majesty's Dutiful and Loyal Subjects, Inhabitants of the Natches, beg leave to acknowledge our sincere and hearty thanks for your Excellency's great care and attention to this District and the various measures from time to time adopted for the Defense thereof by which means our Enemies are, and have been, much awed by this part of the Country protected and defended and our property safely preserved and kept from such fate as hath been often devised and decreed against it. Permit us to assure your Excellency that our weak endeavors were ever exerted, never failing to assemble on all occasions when called upon by Colonel Hutchins, who on alarms hath often required our attendance, and the same Loyal Principles we hope will ever govern us to act with spirit in the future on such emergencies. You also have our thanks for appointing him to preside here, who is more likely than any other person yet offered to defend this District, to be useful in other respects and to yield a general satisfaction to our most virtuous inhabitants.

    We do also most heartily thank the Honorable Colonel John Stuart, ESQ.. for the aid of his Loyal Refugees under Captain Jackson's command who have been very useful to us. And also for the Company under the command of Captain William Mcintosh,
    lately arrived, and hope they will be of no less service. And as it is reported by Captain Mcintosh and William Bethune that Indians are to be sent here, we do most ardently beg and request that no such may ever appear amongst us under the name of a
    defense, as most of us are too well acquainted with the Indians to put the least confidence in them. And as we conceive that would be as useless and burdensome at this time as those heretofore sent to the District. What more, therfore, can we expect of
    them now than at that time can they answer any other purpose than to Destroy the province that ought to support and sustain this Post, and to keep us in bodily fear.

    The Indians formerly sent here was a reason why many People and families left their Habitations. But another such visit forced upon us, we fear, will add to an unhappiness and too, probably to the Country's desolation. And we, a Loyal people, why then shall we be forced to leave our settlement and fly to a Despotick Dominion.

    We are informed of a report in Pensacola, that the Inhabitants of this District whose cattle have been slaughtered for the support of the Troops and the Indians, were contented with the price of five dollars per hundred, which report we declare to be exceeding wrong and that we have always thought, and yet think it ought not to be less than six Dollars and a Quarter and hope that price will be made good to those Injured people whose Beeves have converted to the King's use at an under rate.

    We beg leave to wish Your Excellency the Compliments of the season, with perfect health, length of days, long to preside and your Administration happy under the auspicious reign of our rightful Sovereign, inthroned on a Glorious Constitution; is the prayer of.

    Sir Your most Devoted and Obedient Humble Servants:

    To His Excellency Governor Chester

    1st list

    Silas Crane
    Christopher Mair
    Abednigo Llewellyn
    Charles Allen
    Parker Carridme
    William Ratliff
    Johnas Gardner
    Lewis Bingamon*
    Nathaniel Johnson
    Israel Matthews
    John Ellis, Sr.
    Cephas Kenard
    Thomas Jordan
    William Joyner
    Coleby Rucker*
    Charles Simmons*
    Clement Dyson Sr.
    Clement Dyson Jr.
    Joseph Dyeer

    2nd List

    Thomas Dyer

    John Dyson

    James Coplen

    Benjamin Carroll

    John Carrel

    Francis Steed*
    David Wallman*
    David Wallman, Jr. *

    Solomon Wallman*


    Luke Sexton*
    William Meaks
    Francis Meek
    Samuel Osborne
    Alexander Boyd
    John Smith
    George Stampley*
    Stephen Dalba '(Dalla?) *
    Jeremiah Routh

    3rd List

    Thomas Carter
    David Holt
    Ebebezer Gawsett*
    Richard Dun*
    Samuel Heady
    Daniel Gardner
    Jacob Stampley

    Dibdall Holt

    Henry Stampley*

    Peter Stampley*
    Henry Platna*
    Jesse Carter
    Isaac Alexander
    Nathan Swayze
    James Wilson*
    Ira Witmore

    4th list

    Daniel Maygott
    Elijah Leonard
    Samuel Frazer
    Edward Cartoss
    Isaac Sheldon
    John Felt
    Joel Weed
    C. Bingamon
    Thaddeus Lyman
    Nehemiah Carter
    Senno E. Dwight

    Thomas James
    Josheau Howard

    Jacob Cobeen (Coburn)

    Samuel Gibson

    Patt Clemons

    Absalom Hooper

    Stephen Holsten

    Anthony Brabnazon

    Stephen Jourden *
    James Simmons*
    Sterling Spell*
    Stephen Mayes
    John Ogg
    Robert Dunbar
    Earl Douglas
    Timothy Hotchkiss

    M. Phelps

    5th list
    Joseph Andrus
    Isiah Flower
    Joseph Halford
    Philip Alston
    John McCoy Alston
    John Terry
    John Staybraker
    Joseph Schofield
    John Horsier
    Nathaniel Ive*
    William W. Weber*
    John Gayle
    James Hannon

    William Oglesby

    John Hide
    Anthony Hamberston*
    Roger Harmen
    Hezekiah Harmon
    Elisha Flower

    Mathias Friley*
    James Crungetten
    William Ellis Sr.
    William Ellis
    Immanuel Madden*
    John Choty*
    Richard King
    John Holt*

    6th list
    Isaac Johnson
    Stephen Swayze
    Richard Swayze. Jr.
    Bosman Hayes
    Elizah Swayze
    Samuel Swayze
    John Holston*
    Nathaniel Kennison*
    Abraham Horton*
    James Oglesby*
    Samuel Philips*
    Thomas Love
    James Perry*
    John Shunk*
    John Row
    Caleb King
    Justus King
    William Hayes
    Ephraim Goble
    Thomas Atkinson
    Thomas Holmes
    Justus Swayze Ogden
    James Clayton
    William Hulbard
    Job Cory
    Ephriam Thomell
    Thomas Harmon
    Wm Reed
    7th list
    Samuel Lewis, Francis Spam, Christopher Guise, Sr., Jonathan Guise, David Guise, Manuel Guise, Christopher Guise, Jr., Jacob Harmon*, James Truly, Joseph Standlie, William Smith, John Ryan, John Talley*, James Lefloe, Oliver Lyman, John Absheir*, Jacob Paul, Hardis Ellis.
    * Indicates person signed with a mark.



    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------

    Source: J.C. Guice's family history book entitled The Christopher Guice Family in America: Other Families, Harmon, Kinnison, Martin, Siddon, pp 27-29.

    http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2FFH11&CISOPTR=120058&REC =1&CISOBOX=guice

    http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/26340686/person/1975208727/story/1038d0b5-ca97-4a38-b122-1a5490e2df7d?src=search


    Residence:
    PETTITION FROM THE CITIZENS
    OF NATCHEZ
    OCTOBER 4, 1779


    To Lieut Colonel Dickson 16th Regiment Commanding
    His Britannick Majesty's Forces in the River Mississippi

    Natchez, 4th October 1779

    We his Majesty's dutiful and loyal Subjects the Inhabitants of the Natchez beg leave to return you our most sincere thanks for your generous and disintersted attention to our welfare in the Capitulation of Baton Rouge. From every Circumstance We had not, a Right to Expect such Terms and are fully impressed with the Idea that we owe them to the Unexampled bravery of you, the Officers and Men under your Command. Altho' the unavoidable event of war has reduced you and your Troops to a situation which greatly affects us; yet we have some consolation from your being in the Hands of a brave and generous Conqueror.

    We most earnestly wish you that Promotion hereafter which your metit justly demands, and in the mean time every happiness that your present situation will admit of.-


    Wm Hiorn
    Rudolphus Green
    Francis Strain
    J Blommart

    Earl Douglass
    Jacob Harmon
    Wm McIntosh
    Philip Mulkey

    George Forney
    Thadds Lyman
    William Case
    John Hartley

    Chars Percy
    Henry Lefleur
    John Row
    Dond McPherson

    Patrick Foley
    Richard Devall
    William Vousdan
    Andrew Whitefield

    Caleb Hambrough
    Will Ferguson
    James Gregorie
    James Gelison

    John Alston
    Peter Nelson
    Jeremiah Cobb
    Francis Farrel

    Cesar Orcherrard
    George Peavis
    William Pountney
    William Heyes <<<

    Joseph Harris
    Sam Wells
    Thomas Carter
    Absalom Hooper

    Stepin mayes
    Alexr McIntosh
    Luke Collins
    Will Eason

    C Bingamon
    Luke Collins Jr
    Alexr Murray
    Bemjamin Day

    Theo Collins
    Geo Boles
    Elijah Leonard
    John Collins

    Dibdall Holt
    Walter Carson
    William Collins
    Sterling Spell

    Timothy Hochniss
    Hardress Ellis
    Parker Carradine
    Stephen Jordan

    John Bisland
    John Kennide
    James Truly



    Other-Begin:
    Southwest Louisiana Records (1750-1990)
    © 1975-2010 Claitor's Publishing Division

    LAUGHLIN, Thomas - [name appears as Thomas NACLET, but he signs as Thomas LAUGHLIN] a Calvinist, from Virginia (Thomas NACLET & Esther FORMAN) married Tuesday, 11 June 1793 Catherine FORMAN - a Calvinist (Edward & Marie BOSNELL [BUSHNEL]) Witness: Andre MONDON, Peter McNEAL, William HAYSE Jr. Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA (Opel. Church : v.1-A, p.44)


    Possessions:
    Natchez Court Records 1767-1805 by May Wilson McBee
    Pg 134
    p 517 Natchez, 28 Oct 1797 William Ratcliff deposed on oath that he did purchase from Mr. William Hayes 200 acres on Second Creek, joining land of Emanuel Madden, part of 400 acres gr. said Wm Hayes by British Government, 14 Nov 1776, which patent was brought from the Land Office at Pensacola by y Col Hutchins and was in deponent's possession a considerable time and by him delivered to William Hayes who declares that he lost it; deponent declares the 200 acres remaining are to the best of his knowledge still the property of said Hayes. Signed: Emanuel Madden.
    28 Oct 1797 Second Creek, Natchez District, Missiippi

    Possessions:
    Natches Court Records; pg 134:
    p 517 6 Nov 1797, William Hayes to Reuben Baxter, of Dist, of Natchez, Planter, 200 acres herein before mentioned; for $150, paid. Both sign. Wit: Juan Girault, Estevan Minor

    Census:
    Family outline of his son William III indicates a male over 45. This is probably him. It would not be Sarah's father as he had died in Virginia.


    Research Notes:
    Was William "Guillermo" Hayes, really the son of the Chester County William Hayes?
    Gleaning from Internet, some say William of Chester had a son born 8-8-1733 but I found no sources for this birth. William of Chester had a will written in 1770s, executed in 1780s, and named some if not all children and grandchildren of deceased children. It did not mention a William. William of Chester had been in Chester as early as 1707 or 1710 when his father moved there. The family were Quakers. He briefly lived in Delaware, (east of Chester Co) in 1764 but returned to Chester Co.

    William "Guillermo" records (source?) say he was born "about 1730," a native of Halifax and a Presbyterian. Halifax, Dauphin County, is about 85 miles to the west of Chester County. That is the only reference to William "Guillermo" being in Halifax. He is next found in Fairfax County, Virginia when he married in 1753 and then witnessed the will of his wife's stepmother in 1754.

    If nothing else, William "Guillermo" is "by tradition" son of William of Chester, but I can find no proof. However, there is no proof he's not. What is the source that he was a native of Halifax? Could have just lived in Halifax before going to Fairfax. If he is indeed son of William of Chester, he could have set out to Halifax as a young man and then went south to Fairfax by the time he was either 20 or 23. Probably not uncommon for men to set out on their own at 18 or 19 years old. He was Presbyterian. Did he simply convert from being raised a Quaker? If so, was he estranged from his family and that's why he left and was omitted from the will? Was it because he was too far away by the time of his father's will? By that time he had moved from Fairfax further south and was established in Natchez before moving to Louisiana.

    William* married Sarah* Celeste Bosman in 1753 in Fairfax Co, Virginia. Sarah* (daughter of Thomas* Bosman (Bozman) and Mary* Key) was born on 20 Mar 1734 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died in 1788 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  36. 241.  Sarah* Celeste Bosman was born on 20 Mar 1734 in Fairfax Co, Virginia (daughter of Thomas* Bosman (Bozman) and Mary* Key); died in 1788 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 1735, North Carolina; marriage record
    • Property: 4 Jan 1754, Fairfax Co, Virginia; will of step-mom Mary Love Bozman
    • Census: 1910, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

    Notes:

    Her father's will dated 9 December 1753: I give my eldest daughter Sarah Hayes the Bed which she now lies on and the furniture and the bedstead at Pohick. I also give her a horse called Whistler and one Iron pot and small frying pan and four hairs.

    Property:
    "It is my desire that my part of the rest of my Estate may be equally divided amongst my dear Husband's children Sarah Hayes, Martha Bozman and Betty Bozman"

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: William Hayes
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: PA
    Birth Year: 1730
    Spouse Name: Sarah Celeste Bozman
    Spouse
    Birth Place: NC
    Spouse Birth Year: 1735
    Marriage
    Year: 1753
    Number Pages: 4

    Children:
    1. Bosman Hayes, Sr. was born in 1755 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died on 9 Nov 1829 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    2. Maria Hayes was born in 1757 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died on 26 Feb 1812 in Prairie Hayes, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    3. Thomas Hayes was born in 1762 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died before 1772.
    4. Louise "Lucy" Hayes was born in 1765 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died before Feb 1825 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Martha "Patsy" Hayes was born in 1767 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died before 23 Apr 1798 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    6. 120. William* Hayes, III was born in 1768 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died on 5 Sep 1850 in Prairie Hayes, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    7. John "Jean" Hayes was born in 1770 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died in 1820 in Prairie Hayes, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana.

  37. 242.  Edward* Forman, (son? speculation) was born between 1715 and 1725 in Virginia (son of Benjamin Forman, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Hamilton, (immigrant)); died in 1805 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 18 Aug 1758, South Carolina; master of frigot "Pretty Peggy"
    • Residence: 1762, Halifax Co, North Carolina
    • Other-Begin: 25 Feb 1762, Halifax Co, North Carolina; mentioned in Everitt will
    • Residence: 1772, British West Florida
    • Residence: 10 Dec 1776, Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana; 500 ac land grant
    • Residence: 16 Oct 1779, Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana; signed pledge
    • Residence: 1785, Bayou Chicot, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: 1785, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: 1790, Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana
    • Census: 1792, Natchez District, Mississippi
    • Possessions: 1794, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; sold land
    • Residence: 1794, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
    • Death: Abt 1795; ?

    Notes:

    By Henry Chandlee Forman, Ph.D.
    The Formans of England-
    For more than six hundred years, from the earliest records of the family in Lincolnshire, England, to the present day, the spelling of the name Forman has been unchanged. In 1316 land in Lincolnshire was granted to one Ralph Forman; in 1373 Thomas Forman, and 1375 Robertus Forman, a juror, were inhabitants of this county. In the Lincolnshire Rebellion of 1536 Robert Forman gave five marks to the rebels.[Lincolnshire Notes and Queries, vol. 11, p. 249; vol. 18, p. 58; Linc. Rec. Soc. vol. 30, pp. 77, 87, 227]. All through the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries there were Formans living in England, chiefly in Lincolnshire, according to the records.
    The most distinguished member of the family seems to have been Sir William Forman, Knight, Lord Mayor of London, a native of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was the son of William Forman, a yeoman of Gainsborough. His sister, Elizabeth Forman, married Morice Morgan.
    Sir William Forman was Knighted on October 18, 1537, and was an Alderman in Parliament form Cripplegate Ward in the City of London from 1529 to 1545. He was High Sheriff of London in 1533 and Lord Mayor from 1538 to 1539. During a Muster of Citizens in 1539 he rode in a procession and carried a coat of black velvet embroidered with a cross; on his head was a black velvet cap with a rich jewel; and about him rode four footmen apparelled in satin hose and fine white silk.
    By trade Sir William Forman was a haberdasher. In 1544 he, with others, leased from King Henry VIII the Manor of Tullesworth in Surrey. In the same year, on August 30, he married Blanche Palmer, a widow, of London. He died on January 13, 1547, and was buried in the Church of Saint George, Botolph Lane, in East Cheapside, London. A monument was erected there to his memory.
    His great grandson, Robert Forman went to Amersterdam and received the Charter for Flushing, New Amersterdam, which is now Queens, New York. The Forman family flurished and soon spread to New Jersey, Pennsylvannia, Virginia, and Kentucky. They followed the migration patterns to North and South Carolina and on down to Louisiana and Mississippi Territories.
    In the Natchez area, they formed the Forman Colony, and brought the first four-wheeled cart to the Mississippi Territory.
    The Spanish Census of 1790 shows George "Jorge" Forman and family next to William "Guillermo" Irwin. They were settled on the Sara Bayou and Coles Creek area.

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/o/r/Stephen-D-Forman/index.html
    ------------

    Forman, Edouard m Rebecca Raveo (Opel Ch)
    Forman, Edouard m Marie Bournet (Opel Ch)

    Presbyterian.
    1762, Halifax County, NC (will of William Everit)

    1776: granted 500 acres of land on 10 December 1776 on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. It is believed Edward Forman entered the Province of British West Florida in 1772.

    1785, Bayou Chicot, LA, granted land (Evangeline Par)
    1785, Living with wife in Bayou Chicot
    1794, sold land to Victor Richard
    ____________
    In about 1758 Edward Forman was supposed to be master of the ship "Pretty Peggy." This is in the South Carolina Gazette dated Aug 18, 1758.

    From: winston@asbank.com (winston)
    Source: Anglo-Americans in Spanish Archives, "List of Anglo-American Settlers in The Spanish colonies of America, A Finding Aid".
    By: Lawrence H. Feldman, 1991, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.,
    10001 N. Calvert, Baltimore, Md., pp. 85,108 20

    Census of Louisiana District
    Item No. 347 - Forman, Ed. at Opelousas in 1785
    Item No. 350 - Fourman, Edouard at Opelousas in 1794.

    Census, Mississippi, Natchez District
    Item No. 261 - Forman, Ezekiel, 1792, Santa Catalina area.
    Item No. 262 - Forman, Ismay, 1792, Villa Gayoso area.
    Item No. 263 - Forman, Jorge, 1792, Villa Gayoso area.
    (my note: I have no idea where Santa Catalina and Villa Gayoso are)

    Source: Acadia Parish History to 1900, by: Mary Alice Fontenot,
    Chapter II, Colonial landowners, pg. 42, 51.

    Item: Victor Richard bought his land from Edward Foreman in 1794. Thomas Hoffpauir age 76 testified in the land claim in 1812. Hoffpauir said the land had been occupied by Foreman "more than 30 years ago, for several years;" that after the sale to Richard, "Primo occupied same on Richard's account for 2 or 3 years., after which Foreman was employed to tend Richard's cattle, where he resided and cultivated for 5 successive years."
    __________
    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/o/r/Stephen-D-Forman/GENE8-0001.html

    1. EDWARD1 FORMAN was born Abt. 1720 in Va., and died 1805 in St. Landry Parish, La.. He married MARIE BURNET Bet. 1750 - 1752 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes for EDWARD FORMAN:
    On Oct. 16, 1779 after raids by so-called patriot, John Willing, into the British West Florida settlements of Natchez, Baton Rouge and Manchac, Edward Forman and 18 others signed oaths of allegiance to the "United Independent States of North America" in the presence of Capt. Pickles who had captured the British armed vessel on Lake Ponchartrain.
    "We whose names or marks are here unto set and subscribed, being settlers and inhabitants on Lake Ponchartrain between the Bayou La Combe and the River Tanchipaho, do herby acknowlege ourselves to be natives as well as true and faithful subjects to the United Independent States of North America.
    An whereas on the tenth day of last month, William Pickles, captain of the navy of the said States, did arrive in this lake and made prize of the English armed sloop, West Florida, wh had kept possession of the lake for near two years before, and the said William Pickles, Esquire, did on the twenty first of the same month, land some of his people, and take possession of this settlement and gave us all the protection against indians and others that his force would admit of, and suffered us to remain on our possessions till further orders; we, therefore, consider ourselves belonging to the said States, and are willing to remain here and enjoy our property and priviledges under them, the said United States. October 16, 1779."
    "Gerard Brandon, Alex McCollough, James Mosely, Mary Smith, Samuel Smith, James Farro, Abel Goffegon, Edward Foreman, Wm. Dakimore, Jacob Ambrose, Frederic Spell, Benj. Curtis, Wm. Fisher, Paul Pigg, Daniel Tuttle, Matt McCollough, Francis Fisher, John Spell, Wm. Steel" --Source, Mississippi as a Providence, Territory, and State, Claiborne, 1880.

    More About EDWARD FORMAN:
    Fact 1: August 18, 1758, Noted in South Carolina Gasette as "master of the Brig "Pretty Peggy"
    Fact 2: 1762, Edward is noted in Halifax County, NC Will of Wm. Everitt
    Fact 3: 1772, Edward entered British West Florida with McCollugh Spell
    Fact 4: 1776, Edward Forman granted 500 acres on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain
    Fact 5: October 16, 1779, Signed Oath of Allegiance to the "United Independent States of North America"

    1785-Chart prepared by Winston DeVille, at June 1963 meeting of Louisiana Genealogical Society in St. Landry Parish Court Room in Opelousas, Louisiana. Now in Jim Bowie Museum, Opelousas, La. "UNder Commandant De Cloucet 30 July 1785
    Thomas Huffpower
    George Forman
    Ismael Forman"
    Source-The Hoffpauirs of Louisiana... Rosemary Wright Hoffpauir.
    1790-Edward Forman (Sr) then went to Plaqumine Brulee in Spanish La. (now Acadia Parish, La.). His sons: George & Ismael went to Jefferson County, Mississippi Census, with George F. returning to La. for the 1810 census, then back to Jefferson.
    Source: Ed Roberts, Monroe, La.



    Children of EDWARD FORMAN and MARIE BURNET are:
    i. MARGARET2 FORMAN, b. 1748.
    2. ii. EDWARD FORMAN II, b. Abt. 1749, Va.; d. 1818, St. Landry Parish, La..
    3. iii. ISMAEL FORMAN, b. Abt. 1752, Va.; d. 1832, Louisiana.
    4. iv. MARY FORMAN, b. 1762, North Carolina.; d. 1812, St. Landry Parish, La..
    5. v. GEORGE FORMAN, b. May 01, 1764, Virginia; d. February 25, 1823, Jefferson County, Mississippi.
    6. vi. EPHRAIM (EPHREM) JOSEPH FORMAN, b. 1766, Va.; d. 1835, Jefferson County, Mississippi.
    7. vii. SARA ELIZABETH FORMAN, b. 1768.
    viii. CATHERINE FORMAN, b. Abt. 1769; m. THOMAS LAUGHLIN JR., June 11, 1793, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    8. ix. JANE FORMAN, b. Abt. 1773, Va.; d. Abt. 1850.
    9. x. JAMES FORMAN, b. 1779, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; d. 1833, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.







    Occupation:
    August 18 1758, Noted in South Caroline Gazette as 'master of the Brig Pretty Peggy'(From further research- which was found on a Google search and one for the "Clark Family"(clark@ems.psu.edu), I found this Edward Foreman, born 1717 at Margate Kent, England. Died on Ship "Pretty Peggy 1759 at the age of 42. - Another entry, his father: John Foreman b. 1616 Margate Kent, England; d. January 1760(84 yrs) buried 25 January 1760). Perhaps this is the same John Foreman who brought prisoners, bonded people, etc from Ipswich England to the Colonies-as noted in many entries of the Ship Henry & Francis-Including Scots who had been convicted mainly because of their religious beliefs.)
    In 1685 there is a posting of the Ship Henry and Francis of NewCastle bringing in Passengers to Perth Amboy, NJ mid December 1685-Included on the list is a John Foreman who was banished.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bthornton3026&id=I1625

    Residence:
    1762, Edward is noted in Halifax County, NC Will of Wm. Everitt

    Other-Begin:
    abstract of William Everit/Everitt's will:

    Will# 54 pg.74 WILLIAM EVERIT/EVERITT 25 Feb.1762 June Ct.1762
    3 brothers JAMES EVERITT, JOHN EVERITT, and SAMUEL EVERITT all my land and money to be divided equally between them PEGGY FOREMAN daughter of EDWARD FOREMAN cow, calf, etc. Rest of movable estate to be equally divided between my brothers and sisters (names not given)
    Wit.: MATTHEW BURNET x his mark, FLORENINIA CARTY, JOHN HEADY
    Extrs.: my 3 brothers JAMES, JOHN, and SAMUEL EVERIT

    http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.halifax/1221.1/mb.ashx

    Residence:
    1772, Edward entered British West Florida with McCollugh Spell

    Residence:
    1776, Edward Forman granted 500 acres on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain

    Residence:
    While Gálvez was at work reducing the works at Baton Rouge, Captain Pickles sailed to Bayou La Combe and the Tauchipaho River on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, claiming the area for the United States and demanding an oath of allegiance from its citizens.
    http://www.usskidd.com/battles-revolution.html

    On Oct. 16, 1779 after raids by so-called patriot, John Willing, into the British West Florida settlements of Natchez, Baton Rouge and Manchac, Edward Forman and 18 others signed oaths of allegiance to the "United Independent States of North America" in the presence of Capt. Pickles who had captured the British armed vessel on Lake Ponchartrain.
    "We whose names or marks are here unto set and subscribed, being settlers and inhabitants on Lake Ponchartrain between the Bayou La Combe and the River Tanchipaho, do herby acknowlege ourselves to be natives as well as true and faithful subjects to the United Independent States of North America.
    An whereas on the tenth day of last month, William Pickles, captain of the navy of the said States, did arrive in this lake and made prize of the English armed sloop, West Florida, wh had kept possession of the lake for near two years before, and the said William Pickles, Esquire, did on the twenty first of the same month, land some of his people, and take possession of this settlement and gave us all the protection against indians and others that his force would admit of, and suffered us to remain on our possessions till further orders; we, therefore, consider ourselves belonging to the said States, and are willing to remain here and enjoy our property and priviledges under them, the said United States.October 16, 1779."
    "Gerard Brandon, Alex McCollough, James Mosely, Mary Smith, Samuel Smith, James Farro, Abel Goffegon, Edward Foreman, Wm. Dakimore, Jacob Ambrose, Frederic Spell, Benj. Curtis, Wm. Fisher, Paul Pigg, Daniel Tuttle, Matt McCollough, Francis Fisher, John Spell, Wm. Steel" --Source, Mississippi as a Providence, Territory, and State, Claiborne, 1880.

    http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/f/o/r/Stephen-D-Forman/GENE8-0001.html

    Residence:
    1790-Edward Forman (Sr) then went to Plaqumine Brulee in Spanish La. (now Acadia Parish, La.). His sons: George & Ismael went to Jefferson County, Mississippi Census, with George F. returning to La. for the 1810 census, then back to Jefferson.
    Source: Ed Roberts, Monroe, La

    Died:
    some records say 1795 Bayou Chicot

    Stephen D. Forman, researcher, has 1805 St. Landry Parish and from other records, seems more logical.

    http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/f/o/r/Stephen-D-Forman/GENE8-0001.html

    Edward* married Marie* Burnett (or Barrett or Bouret or Bonet or Bournet or Brunet) before 1761. Marie* (daughter of Matthew* (Matthis/Matthus) Burnett, Sr. and Mrs. Sarah* (..) Burnett (Everitt?), (prob related?)) was born about 1740 in of, North Carolina and of, Opelousas; died after 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  38. 243.  Marie* Burnett (or Barrett or Bouret or Bonet or Bournet or Brunet) was born about 1740 in of, North Carolina and of, Opelousas (daughter of Matthew* (Matthis/Matthus) Burnett, Sr. and Mrs. Sarah* (..) Burnett (Everitt?), (prob related?)); died after 1800.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: 12 Dec 2010
    • Research Notes: 11 Aug 2013

    Notes:

    from Anita Richmond (arichmond@worldnet.att.net)
    has copy of Thomas Laughlin & Catharine Foreman's marriage certificate from St.Landry Catholic Church; shows "Bosnell" "which I believe to be Bosnell."

    Foreman, Catherine - Calvinist (Edward & Marie Bosnell (Bushnel) m 11 Jun 1793 Thomas Laughlin - a Calvinist, of Virginia (Thomas & Esther Forman) Wits: Andre Mondon, Peter McNeal, William Hayse, Jr. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel Ch: v 1-A, p 44)

    Forman, Catherine (Edward & Marie Bosnell) m 11 Jun 1793 Thomas Laughelin (Opel. Ch. v. 1, p 44)

    records of children marriages show "Burnett"

    Elizabeth:
    Johnston, Isaac (Joseph & Rachel Johnston) m 17 Jun 1790 Sara Elisabeth Forman (Edward & Marie Burnet) Wits: William Hayes. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel. Ch.: v 1-A, p 30)

    Forman, Mary (min. daughter of Edouard & Mary Bouret of North Carolina, of Opelousas) m 3 Jun 1784 William Hayes (min. son of William & Sara Bosman - of Opelousas, of Virginia, of new England) Wits: William Hays, Jacob Will, Joseph Andrus, Bosman Hayes. Fr. Geffrotin (SM Ch: v2 #172)

    Forman, Jenny (Edward & Marie Bonet) m 3 Feb 1788 Bosman Hayes (William & Celeste Hayes) Wits: La Morandiere, Gradenigo, Charles Piercy, Martin Duralde, Nicholas Forstall. Fr. Joseph Arazena (Opel Ch. Vol 1-A, p 14)

    Foreman, James of this parish (Edward & Marie Barrett) m 5 Feb 1805 Susan Cole of Natchez (James & Maime Cotter) Wits: David Harmon, Joseph Andrus, John Andrus, John Close.
    Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch v 1-B - Protestant Marriages 1787-1830 p 12)

    ----
    from Martha Edwards (maeinva2@msn.com)
    date: February 1, 2013
    re: Bosman Hayes
    Here is the first set of documents on Foreman that I have. They were used as proof in a DAR application, so they are solid. Marie Bonet's name is spelled Burnett, but the earliest documents we saw all had it spelled Bonet. They were Galvez papers and there were a lot of Bonets listed including her father. I don't seem to have copied any of that - actually, I don't think they would let us copy it with a copier, and we were short on time for having them copy it however they would copy it. I think it was a matter of several days to have them do it and we were going home before they could get it done now that I think about it. It sounded to us like the Bonets had been in LA for a very long time, too. I may see if I can get it copied and mailed to me next time I go up. I hope to go this spring at some point. I haven't been up since Thanksgiving.
    Martha

    ----

    an Ezekiel Forman entered Natchez in 1790, along with a Eusebio Bushnell in his party. Also in that party was Jacobo Huffman - most probably father of David Huffman who married Clark - whose mother was Robert. Robert's sister Nancy Robert m Green who was also from Natchez. Perry is another one whose family intermarried into this line, and arrived in Natchez at this time


    AMERICANS ARRIVING in SPANISH-HELD NATCHEZ 1788-1790

    *These reports were written by a Spanish officer, Carlos de Grand Pre to Governor Estevan Miro; therefore many of the names are in SPANISH or a PHONETIC attempt to convert the name to Spanish. Some are in English. The term "settler" means those with intent to settle the district. In 1788, a royal order encouraged American immigration and trade, and colonist began arriving in larger numbers than ever before. Few of these arrived via the land route, however; most arrived on flatboats, coming down the Mississippi. The majority came from Kentucky. Many settled in what would become Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson and Wilkinson counties. List taken from records in the MS Dept. of Archives and History, Jackson MS.

    JUNE 22, 1790
    Arriving by 6 flatboats from the UNITED STATES

    First flatboat, the NANCY, from OHIO
    FORMAN, SAMUEL, owner and settler
    FORMAN, EZEK, resident of Natchez District
    (note: he arrived earlier, that year - in April -- list with him below)

    Other flatboats all from KENTUCKY

    Second boat, owner and one passenger returning
    Settlers:
    MITCHEL, WILLIAM
    GOLL, JACOBO
    MCKEY, JUAN

    Third boat
    WINTERS, ELISHA, owner and settler

    Fourth boat, owner returning
    Settlers:
    BUSHNELL, EUSEBIO -- <<<<<
    GUILLION, JOHN
    Fifth and sixth boats,
    consigned to OLIVER POLLOCK
    SHIPMAN, STEPHEN , to settle

    JUNE 28, 1790
    Arriving by flatboat from KENTUCKY
    Settlers:
    BEARE, WALTER
    TERRY, JAMES with wife and 5 children
    HUFFMAN, JACOBO with wife and three children
    I have a few Huffmans -- Robert 1797 from MS, married Suzanne Clark
    dau of John Clark and Sarah Robert, sister to my Nancy Robert who was m1 to Green!!! Bet this Robert is son of Jacob!!!
    Also Huffman, Anna, married Duncks (Dunks) 1838 another name that shows up in this line)

    Another Huffman I have is Margaret Huffman, b 1766 Rowan Co, NC; m Isaac Van Hooser. Isaac Van Hooser is bro to Johannes Van Hooser. This line went to TN, and were direct ancestors to my ex's mother's paternal line. lol

    LIST ARRIVING 20 APR 1790 - FROM PENNSYLVANIA:
    FLATBOATS ARRIVING IN NATCHEZ -
    OWNER, EMPLOYEES, AND/OR SETTLERS
    ACCORDING TO LETTERS FROM CARLOS
    DE GRAND PRE TO GOVERNOR MIRO

    APRIL 22, 1790
    Arriving from PENNSYLVANIA ,
    brought by EZEKIEL FORMAN all to settle:
    FORMAN, EZEKIEL
    with wife, son, and three daughters
    Passengers:
    OMUND, EBENEZER
    CHACACH, ELIZABETH
    Employees:
    HARLTOCK, CHRISTIAN
    ROBENS, GEORGE
    OCONOR, GUILLERMO

    http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msfrank2/americansinspanishnatchez.htm

    _
    From a family history authored by George Eleazer Bushnell of Nashville in 1945 and now available online (see pp. 227-28), we learn a little about the adventurous E. Bushnell who sent the missive back east:

    *432. Eusebius, b. Norwich, Conn. 1 Feb. 1748, bapt. 12 Feb. 1749, d. in Florida about 1812, m. 13 Sept. 1772, Borodel Latimer, b. New London, Conn. 12 Apr. 1755, d. before 1792, dau. of Jonathan and Lucretia (Griswold) Latimer, m. 2nd, Opelousis, La. 23 Apr. 1792, Margerit (or Margaret) McCarty, dau. of Juan and Margaret (Maklein) Makarti, and widow of Baron Patricio (R-109).
    Eusebius Bushnell, probably m. at Lyme, Conn. where his first two children were bapt. served as Capt. in Rev. War in Lt. Col. Experience Storr's Regt. at New York in Fall of 1776, June 1777 appeared before the Norwich Court as Capt. Eusebius Bushnell of Lyme, Conn. and accepted office of Exec. of the est. of his brother Ezra, who had dec'd. He probably removed to Norwich as here his son Ezra was bapt. in the Christ Episcopal Church in 1778 and on 30 Sept. 1782, he brought his children Lucretia and Matthew to be bapt. in the church at Great Barrington, Mass. In 1786 he was in Nashville, Tenn. (then North Carolina), where he was a witness in a case, and signed some papers, and on 29 Dec. 1785 he was appointed as one of three Commissioners to examine into claims of soldiers and sailors residing in the district, and in 1787 the grand jury of Davidson County, presented to the court at Nashville, James Hickman, Thomas Bradford, and Joseph Brooks for disorderly conduct in throwing down Capt. Eusebius Bushnell and breaking open Squire Nichol's door (R-110), between 15 Dec. 1786 and 20 Jan. 1789, he bought and traded land grants under the firm name of Dobbins and Bushnell (R-111), and of 28 Aug. 1789, he bought three negro slaves, perhaps to act as porters on his trek over the Natches Trace to New Orleans, La. He acquired lands in Florida under a Spanish land Grant, afterwards confirmed by the U.S. Government as shown in Reports of Land Grants, Claims in Florida, 'Wusebius Bushnell vs. United States, memorial dated 13 Mar. 1799 for 600 acres, also decree of Gov. White for same dated 1799." "It appears in evidence that the claimant was in possession of the land in the year 1803, that his son was killed in 1800 or 1801, and that the claimant died in the year 1812. The board ordered the claim of 600 acres be confirmed to the unknown heirs, and their heirs, as far as the U.S. have interest in the same."

    http://oldnewstom.wordpress.com/nashville-news-1780-1789/

    __
    Wednesday, April 4, 1798 court
    Letter of Attorney from Eusebius Bushnell to his son Ezra Bushnell was exhibited in Court, with letter of attorney was proven by one of the subscribing witnesses thereto before the notary public for the city of Charleston in the State of South Carolina as appears by the certificate and seal of the said notary public and is thereupon admitted to _ & ordered to be recorded.
    source: 1798 Court of Pleas & Quarter Session Records
    Sumner County, TN
    From the Court of Pleas and Quarter Session Records 1796-1798

    Contributed by Linda Carpenter
    Compiled by Leslie Garinger and Diane Payne
    ©1998

    http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsumner/plea1798.htm


    Research Notes:
    12 Dec 2010
    SWLR-1750-1800, p. 324 by Hebert
    Text: FORMAN, Catherine - Calvinist (Edward & Marie Bosnell-Bushnel), m. 11 June 1793 Thomas Laughlin - a Calvinist, of Virginia(Thomas & Esther Forman) Wits: Andre Mondon, Peter McNeal, William Hayse, Jr. Fr. Pedro de Zamora(OpelCh.: v1-A,p.44)

    Looking at who Wm Hayes Jr, who witnessed this in relation - his son Wm III
    is Marie Forman. So, it makes sense that Catherine is his dau-in-law's sister and
    he witnessed the marriage. He also witnessed the marriages of Mary, Jenny and Elizabeth Forman.

    Mary m 1784 (to his son James Hayes)
    Jenny m 1788
    Eliz m 1790
    Catherine m 1793

    The records say Catherine is dau of Bosnell - not Burnett.
    Looking at the two names B o s n e l l
    I am coming to the theory that she is indeed Burnett -- and possibly Burnett is not the correct name. But the writing could easily be B -- then the O not fully closed - -making it look like a U -- the R could easily be mistaken for an S in script if it again was left open. -- Ns match -- Es match -- then the LL or TT -- if TT's not crossed or the line too far above the lines -- could easily be interpreted as LL.

    I'd like to know if there are any other references to Bosnell -- I don't know of any. I do know there were a couple of other spelling variations of Burnett i.e., Bournet - Burnet, etc.

    I feel good enough about this to make those notations and move Catherine back to Sr. and go with the theory that Bosnell is indeed Burnett - or vice versa. Possibly the name Burnett should have been Bosnell all along, but I think they're one and the same married to Edw Sr. The challenge is to figure out the proper name. If they are the same -- then she's my direct ancestor; so that's a little more motivation to solve this question.


    21 Nov 2010
    marriage
    ?After studying out Edward Sr and the children, and their children, with dates we know and estimating from that the ones we don't, I believe that Marie Bosnell, mother of Catherine, is the wife of Edw Jr. Catherine's b.d. is more applicable to Jr. than to Sr. Marie Burnett had a child after Catherine's birth, so another reason to suspect the Hebert Records meant Edward Jr. and Marie Bosnell.

    Gut feeling and logic is telling me that Catherine is child of Edw Jr. and Edw Jr. was m1 to Boswell and m2 to Perry. This negates nothing solid that we have - we only have except speculation anyway. We've all assumed that the Edw who married Rascoe and Burnett is the same as the Edw of Edw & Bosnell, but there is nothing that backs up that speculation. Hebert did document an Edw was m to Burnett & Ravcoe but he did not document a marriage of Edw & Boswell except in the m record of Catherine. I think that's the only mention of her -- is it?

    Of Edw Jr's children,
    If Julia (1789) and Nathan (1793) are not Nancy Perry's and IF Jr. m Bosnell c 1775 in order to have Catherine in 1776,
    then we've got a chronology of Edw Jr:
    b 1749 VA
    m Boswell c 1775 (age 26) (father is in either FL or Lake Ponch here)
    Catherine b 1776 (age 27)
    large gap here -- maybe even another wife inserted here??? this time period incl father Edw Sr migrations from 1779 Lake Ponch, 1785 Bayou Chicot, & move to Opel 1785 to Opel -- so, assuming Jr. stayed w/ Sr.
    Julia b 1789 (age 40)
    Nathan b 1793 (age 44)
    Rachel m 1797 (age 48)
    married Nancy Perry 1798 (age 49)
    Isaac b 1799 (age 50)




    Research Notes:
    Re: the Will of Wm.Everitt, 1762
    harrymartin74 (View posts) Posted: 22 Aug 2005 7:01AM
    Classification: Query Edited: 24 Aug 2005 1:11PM
    Surnames: EVERITT, FOREMAN, BURNET, CARTY,HEADY, BURNETT, HYMAN

    I have an abstract of William Everit/Everitt's will:

    Will# 54 pg.74 WILLIAM EVERIT/EVERITT 25 Feb.1762 June Ct.1762
    3 brothers JAMES EVERITT, JOHN EVERITT, and SAMUEL EVERITT all my land and money to be divided equally between them PEGGY FOREMAN daughter of EDWARD FOREMAN cow, calf, etc. Rest of movable estate to be equally divided between my brothers and sisters (names not given)
    Wit.: MATTHEW BURNET x his mark, FLORENINIA CARTY, JOHN HEADY
    Extrs.: my 3 brothers JAMES, JOHN, and SAMUEL EVERIT

    I am interested in knowing more about the MATTHEW BURNET/Burnett, mentioned in this will abstract.
    Was he the father of Elizabeth Burnett (b- abt 1765- d-1822)

    Elizabeth married John Dunston Hyman Jr. (see below) about 1788 in the Martin County area of NC
    Susan

    http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.halifax/1221.1/mb.ashx

    ---
    full will:
    Halifax County, NC Will of Wm. Everitt-This is correct-Feb 1762.No.54,p.74:William Everitt's Will: In the Name of God Amen, I, William Everit in the Province of North Carolina and of Halifax County being very sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory,Thanks unto God for the same and remembering the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for all ment ___die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say, first and principally, I recommend my soul in the Hands of God who gate it and my body I commit to the earth to be buried in a decent manner according to the discretion of my Executors, and as for what Worldly Goods, God has been pleased to endue me with I give and dispose of in manner and form following. Item, I give unto my three brothers, James Everit and John Everit and Samuel Sumer? Everit all my Land and Money debts, to be equally divided between the three and their Heirs forever. Item, I give unto PEGGY FOREMAN(Margaret), Daughter of EDWARD FOREMAN, one cow and calf and one yearling heiffer to her and Heirs. Item, I give and bequeath the rest of all my movaables to be equally divided between all my brothers and sisters to them and their Heirs forever. I likewise appoint my three Brothers James Everit and John Everit and Samuel Sumer Everit, Excutors and Dividers of this my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of February 1762.
    WILLIAM EVERITT(Mark)
    Sealed, Pronounced and Declared to be his last Will and Testament in Presence of us; MATTHEW BURNET(his mark); Floreninia Carty, John Heady.

    Halifax--June Court 1762

    This will was exhibited in open court on date by the Exors and duly pvo'd by the Oaths of Floreninia Carty and John Haddy , two of the subscribing Winesses thereto who on their oaths did say they saw Matthew Burnett sign thi sd. Will as a Witness; Wherupon James Everit and John Everit, two of the Exors in the Sd. Will named___?duly qualified by taking the Oathy by Law directed; Order'd the said Will be Recorded.
    Test: John Montfort.
    Fact 3: 1772, Edward entered British West Florida with McCollough, Spell
    Fact 4: 1776, Edward Forman granted 500 acres on the North Shore of Lake Ponchartrain
    Fact 5: October 16, 1779, Signed Oath of Allegiance to the United Independent States of North America."


    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bthornton3026&id=I1625

    ---
    Note wit: Matthew Burnet.
    dau Eliz b c1765 - so Matthew b c 1740 - age to be Marie's brother.
    looks like Peggy is prob oldest and only child of Edward Forman & Marie Burnet at the time.

    ---
    Name: William Everett 
    Given Name: William 
    Surname: Everett 
    Sex: M 
    Birth: Abt 1690 in Nansemond County, Virginia, Formed 1643 (Now City Of Suffolk) 
    Death: in Martin County, North Carolina Formed 1774 From Halifax And Tyrrell Counties
     
    The 1704 Virginia Quit Rent Roll listed Simon Everett in Isle of Wight County and William Everett in Nansemond County. When Bob Everett's ancestor Simon Everett bought land in NC, he said he was "of Nansemond County, Virginia." The William Everett family who moved from Nansemond to Martin County in the 1730's had strong Turner connections. Wills and deeds prove that William Everett married Sarah Speir, daughter of physician James Speir (see below) of Nansemond Co, VA. Sarah and William Everett named a son James, probably after Sarah's father. They also named a son Samuel Turner Everett. Sarah and William Everett's daughter Sarah married John Pollard. Sarah and John Pollard named one son Everett Pollard and one son Turner Pollard. I would guess that either William Everett's mother was a Turner or that Sarah Speir's mother was a Turner.

    The 1704 quit rent roll for Isle of Wight County, Virginia listed Henry Turner. No Turners appeared in the Nansemond list.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jmljr&id=I138032

    Spouse: Sarah Speir abt 1700 Nansemond Co VA
    children:
    James Everett b: Abt 1718
    2. Samuel Turner Everett b: Abt 1719
    3. Sarah Everett b: Abt 1720 in Nansemond County, Virginia,
    m John Pollard, children: Everett Pollard, Turner Pollard
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jmljr&id=I138037

    --
    James Speir:
    Bertie County; Dec 12, 1731; Feb court 1731
    Son: James (plantation on Ahoskie). Wife and Executrix: Ann ("my manner plantation" and two negroes). Daughters: Morning Speir, Sarah Everitt. daughter-in-laws: Sarah and Patience Stalling.
    witnesses: Robert Greaves, Culmer Seasoms, Jno Sutton.
    clerk of the court: Rt. Forster.
    ---
    Mohoon, Josiah (note names Burnet and Hyman
    Jan 1 1772; Feb 2 1774:
    sons Josiah and James (one plantation to each), John, Jesse.
    daughters: Ann and Edee Mohoon.
    testator bequeaths "remainder part of my estate.... to give all my children equally...."
    executors: Needham Bryant, Elias Bryant, Thomas Hyman.
    witnesses: John Bryant, James Burnet, William Bland
    proven before Jo.
    -- Martin.

    -----
    Note - Everitts were from Nansemond Co VA. So were Ballards.

    ........ 4 Elisha Ballard Born: Abt. 1744 Martin/Tyrrell, NC Died: 08 Dec
    1835 Martin, Old Tyrrell Co, NC
    ............ +Mary Everitt Born: Abt. 1770 Died: Martin Co, NC
    ........ *2nd Wife of Elisha Ballard:
    ............ +Elizabeth (Burnett, sister of Marie Burnett Forman) Died: 14 Nov 1823 Martin Co, NC

    Children:
    1. George Forman was born on 01 May 1764 in Halifax Co (prob), North Carolina; died on 25 Feb 1823 in Jefferson Co, Mississippi; was buried in Old Bethel Church Cem, Jefferson Co, Mississippi.
    2. Joseph Ephraim Forman, Sr. was born in 1766 in Halifax Co (prob), North Carolina; died after 1810 in of, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    3. Sarah Elizabeth Forman was born in 1768 in Halifax Co (prob), North Carolina; died in 1823.
    4. 121. Marie* Forman was born about 1769 in North Carolina or South Carolina; died in 1812 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Jane "Ginny" Forman was born in 1773 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1850.
    6. James Forman was born in 1774 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died before 2 Jun 1833 in Lacassine/Bayou Chiot, Louisiana.

  39. 102.  Benjamin* Robert, (immigrant) was born about 1746 in Ireland; Pennsylvania (son of Benjamin* Robert and Helena* Loed); died after 1810 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: Bef 1750, Ireland
    • Possessions: 09 Oct 1777, Natchez District, Mississippi; 250 arpents
    • Possessions: Abt 1790, Coles Creek, Natchez, Mississippi; owned land
    • Residence: 09 Feb 1790, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; dau Marie married, wit'd
    • Residence: 15 Jul 1794, Opelousas, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana; dau Sarah married in Opel.
    • Property: 10 Jun 1807, Cole's Creek, Natchez, Jefferson Co, Mississippi

    Notes:

    Cole, Elizabeth m Benjamin Roberts (Opel Ch)
    Elizabeth Welch (Jacob Walch & Susan Robert) bt 9 Jan 1814 Mats: Benjamin Robert of Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Cole of South Carolina.
    Clark Susan (John of Baltimore & Sara Robert) bt 13 Sept 1801 at age 6 yrs. Mats: Benjamin Robert & Elisbeth Costo
    Clark, Rachel (John of Baltimore & Sara Robert) bt 13 Sept 1801 at age 4 years. Mats: Benjamin Robert & Elisabeth Costo
    Clark, Ann (John of Baltimore & Sara Robert) bt 13 Sept 1801 at age 10 mos. Mats: Benjamin Robert & Elisabeth Costo

    Also from the English land grants of 1768-79 in Natchez:
    * Benjamin Roberts, October 9, 1777, 250 arpents
    James Cole, March 20, 1778, 550 arpents
    William Hay, 1773, 1773, 1776, 3400 arpents
    Isaac Johnson of Second/Sandy Creel, September 1, 1777 1,000 arpents


    from LV: reportedly born in Wales. Settled Roberts Cove in Acadia Parish

    1810 Opel Parish Census:
    Benjamin Roberts: 1 male 45+; 1 female 45+; 1 female 10- under 16

    from James Ray Johnson (WesearchSLA@aol.com): There are numerous references in the Land Claims of Mississippi Territory which indicate that Benjamin Robert was a resident of the Cole Creek area. Certificate B-285 indicates he received from British Government of West Florida a warrant in 1775 for land on Cole?s Creek and that he was above 21 years of age, inhabited and cultivated the land. In spite of a notation that he was deceased by 1807, there is other evidence that indicate this was our Benjamin Robert, who was the father of the five girls that we know. Without real proof I still think that the first four, Nancy Ann 1772, Marie 1775, Celeste 1779, and Suzanne 1781, were born in Mississippi. The fifth girl Rebecca, born circa 1790, was probably born in Louisiana. There is evidence that Benjamin Robert was in St. Landry Parish by 1789. Yet, he was still shown as a land owner on Coles Creek in Mississippi Territory in 1790.


    Possessions:
    from the English land grants of 1768-79 in Natchez:
    Benjamin Roberts, October 9, 1777, 250 arpents

    Possessions:
    Natchez Records 1767-1805 by May Wilson McBee
    Page 357 (no preview available)
    William Ferguson to Thos Marston Green, 348 acres on Cole's Creek, b. by lands of John Smith, James Cole, Ben Stanley, and Benj. Roberts, for $350. ...no preview available for this page

    page 80
    1790. William Ferguson to Thomas Marston Green, 348 arpents b. by John Smith, James Cole, Benj. Stampley, Benj. Roberts, for $350 paid. Wit: Eben Rees. ...no preview available for this page


    Property:
    Early Settlers of Mississippi
    certificate entered 19 Jun 1807
    cert 285
    cert date 10 Jun 1807
    recorded Vol 4 Pg 314
    Claim Name: Thomas M. Green
    Orig Name Benjamin Roberts
    Quantity 350
    Situation: Cole's Cree
    Derived: British

    Benjamin* married Elizabeth* Cole about 1768 in Lancaster Co (probably), Pennsylvania. Elizabeth* (daughter of James* Cole and Mary* Rentfroe) was born about 1755 in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania; South Carolina; died after 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  40. 103.  Elizabeth* Cole was born about 1755 in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania; South Carolina (daughter of James* Cole and Mary* Rentfroe); died after 1810.

    Notes:

    from LV:
    Last I heard, Cole researchers had not been able to place Elizabeth, but I think you're right that she probably was Solomon's sister, both being children of James Cole II and Mary Rentfroe. The reason I think so is because James and Benjamin's father owned land on/near Cole's Creek in MS Territory, giving the kiddies probable opportunity to get acquainted.
    The fact that Elizabeth is listed as being from Lancaster Co, PA & SC. & Solomon from NC - more reason to think that she was James II's and Mary Rentfroe's little girl. James II was born in DE, baptized in PA at age 2, married Mary in VA,d briefly in NC, relocated to SC, and then made an extraordinary voyage of around 1,500 miles by river boat from northeastern TN to MS Territory. Depending on when Elizabeth was born, her birth place could have been VA, NC, or SC.

    from Carole Knight (cknight@huntnet.net):
    One item of interest is the entry in the "Secret Militia Roles, 1788" found in the Mississippi Land Papers (G976.2D494m)

    "JAMES COLE: He is an old settler here, having been established for many years. Petitions for the title of 200 arpents, which is recommended, considering he has a large family. Ft. Panmur de Natches. 18 January 1788 [Folio 93]

    Carole thinks that Elizabeth's father is a James, but she & her siblings would have been adults by 1788. Who is this James?

    From the English land grants of 1768-79:
    Benjamin Roberts, October 9, 1777, 250 arpents
    * James Cole, March 20, 1778, 550 arpents - same James as above I guess
    William Hay, 1773, 1773, 1776, 3400 arpents
    Isaac Johnson of Second/Sandy Creel, September 1, 1777 1,000 arpents

    From the Spanish Census, Natchez 1792:
    * James Cole, Jr. and Sr. @ Villa Gayoso
    Also at Gayoso were George, Dan, John, Lucy William Clark
    Also at Gayoso Abner, Abram, Henry, John, Joseph, Nathan and Thomas Marston Green.

    _
    More verification that Elizabeth is daughter of James Cole:

    Entry of marriage for daughter Celeste states that she is daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Coll i.e. Cole...
    "Robert, Celeste (perhaps Sarah) - Lutheran of America (Benjamin & Elizabeth Coll) m 15 Jul 1794 John Clark - Lutheran of America (Francis & Rachel Mellon) Wits: Jacob Harmon, William More. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel Ch v 1-A p 51)"

    Also marriage record entry of daughter Susan, same thing:
    "Robert Susanne - Presbyterian (Benajmin & Elizabeth Colle - Presbyterians) m 20 Sept 1796 Jacob Welsh - Presbyterians, of Maryland in the United States (Peter & Catherine Opaver (Huppert). Wits: Andrew Walsh(?), Moses Johnston, John Moore, Robin. Fr. Pedro de Zamora (Opel Ch.: v 1-A, p 69)"

    Also marriage record entry of daughter Rebecca, same thing, only this record shows "Elizabeth COLE."

    "Robert, Rebecca, protestant of this parish (Benjamin & Elizabeth Cole) m 24 Jan 1880 Joel Richey, Protestant from Natchez living in this parish (John & Mary Hardin) Wits: William Shields, Benjamin Richey, groom signs as Vel Richey. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch v 1-B - Protestant marriages 1787-1830 p 11)"

    Children:
    1. 51. Nancy** Anna Robert was born about 1770 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1815 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    2. Marie Robert was born about 1772 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1791.
    3. Sarah Celeste Robert was born about 1774 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1817.
    4. Susan Robert was born about 1776 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died after 1814.
    5. Rebecca Robert was born in 1778 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1850 in of, Rapides, Rapides Parish, Louisnana.

  41. 248.  Robert* Borrel (Burrell), (Immigrant) was born about 1740 in England/Ireland; died after 1783 in St.Martin Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    LV Hayes: ...whom you say married Elizabeth Tompkins. I have him married to a French who was
    supposed to have been George's mother. I'm wondering if Elizabeth was married first to a French or if the French lady was another wife.

    Robert* married Elizabeth* Tomkins, (immigrant) about 1760 in England/Ireland. Elizabeth* was born about 1740 in England/Ireland; died after 1783 in St.Martin Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  42. 249.  Elizabeth* Tomkins, (immigrant) was born about 1740 in England/Ireland; died after 1783 in St.Martin Parish, Louisiana.
    Children:
    1. 124. George* Burrell, (immigrant) was born before 1765 in Hartfordshire, England; died before 1824.

  43. 250.  John* White was born in 1744 in Orange Co, Virginia (son of James* Taylor White and Elizabeth* Powe (Poe) (Pou)); died on 8 Jan 1807 in Attakapas Co, Orleans Territory, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1766, Cheraws Dist, South Carolina
    • Other-Begin: Between 1772 and 1778, Burke Co, North Carolina
    • Residence: Between 1780 and 1781, Washington Co, North Carolina; tax rolls
    • Residence: May 1782, Natchez, Mississippi
    • Possessions: 17 May 1782, Natchez, Mississippi

    Notes:

    Said to have descended from emigrants from the Isle of Wight on the southern coast of England. Registered a cattle brand for himself and son William in 1790.

    White, Jean (Jacques & Elizabeth Pou) m Sara Gambel (SM Ch.)
    Possibly sons George (1801) & Henry (1805) but Sarah would be too old if b 1745.
    The family moved from North Carolina to Natchez, Mississippi, somewhere between 1780 and 1784. They then moved to Louisiana, probably St.Martinville, before 1787.

    living on Bayou Vermillion in 1810

    Other-Begin:
    1772-78 - John White and James White received land grants in Burke Co., NC but they did not stay long. [Gifford White]


    Residence:
    1780-81 - John White and James White appeared on the property tax rolls of Washington Co., NC, now part of Tenneessee.
    White, James 5 horses, 8 neat cattle 447.10.0
    White, John 3 horses, 5 cattle 107.10.0"



    Residence:
    1782, May - John White and James White arrived with their families in Natchez Terr. on the lower Mississippi River. James dies here c1783. The Spanish record here lists the families that arrived in May, 1782 in Natchez. [Natchez Court Records 1767-1805]

    Relacion de familias americanas, signed Carlos de Grand-Pré, Natchez, July 6, 1782 AGI, PC, leg. 193-b.
    13 familias como sigue:
    Individuos Esclavos (slaves)
    Thomas Green, wife & children 11 32
    Thomas Marston Green, wife & son 11 3
    Cato West, wife and son 8 3
    Guillaume Duelt, wife and children 3 23
    David Smith, wife & children 5 7 Guillermo David & wife & children 4 2
    Juan White, wife & children 8 1
    Tiago White, wife & children 11 1
    Ricardo Gooden, wife & children 5 2
    Thomas Ethridge, wife & children 4 -
    Xphal Ryer & wife 2 -
    Guillermo Barland 1 -
    ------
    Pasageros y enganchados: 7 72 88
    Total: 79

    note: Guillame Duelt is probably William Dewitt who had married Catherine White, the daughter of William White, just before the voyage.
    Juan White is John White.
    Guillaume White is William White brother to both Juan and Tiago (James) White.


    Possessions:
    17 May 1782
    ... appeared John White, who sells to Widow Anne McIntosh, here present and accepting, a negro woman named Jane, aged 18, native of Virginia, for $440 which seller acknowledges to have recived in cattle from purchaser, in the presence of Daveid Smith and Richard Gooding, who signed with seller.
    1 June 1782
    ... appeared James White who sold to Widow Anne McIntosh, resident of the post, a negro woman "Bretha", native fo Barbadoes, aged 40; consideration $300, which sd. purchaser has paid in cows and horses. Witnesses: Francois Farrell and Silas Crane. Signed James White." [Mc Bee]
    http://www.next1000.com/family/EC/white.jt.html

    John* married Sarah Davenport "Sally"* Gambill about 1765 in Virginia or South Carolina . Sarah (daughter of Henry* (John) Gambill and Mary* (Sarah) Davenport) was born about 1748 in Culpeper Co, or Hanover Co, Virginia; died on 20 Feb 1828 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  44. 251.  Sarah Davenport "Sally"* Gambill was born about 1748 in Culpeper Co, or Hanover Co, Virginia (daughter of Henry* (John) Gambill and Mary* (Sarah) Davenport); died on 20 Feb 1828 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    Sarah was a midwife. According to article, there were nine children.
    Sarah Gambil - parents listed as John Gambil & Sarah Dempot, all of Virginia, as mats in bt. of grandson James White in 1801.

    Gary Barr (gbarr@compuserve.com)
    Davenport, Gambill, White, Comstock

    Children:
    1. William "Guillaum" White was born on 17 Dec 1766 in Burke Co, North Carolina, or Cheraws Dist, South Carolina; died before 14 Sep 1824 in Lafayette,St.Martin Parish, Louisiana.
    2. 125. Nancy* Ann White was born about 1770 in North Carolina; died about 1834 in Duncan Woods, Orange Co, Texas (maybe).
    3. Lucy White was born about 1776 in Virginia/North Carolina; died after 1816 in of, Bayou Vermillion, St.Martin Parish, Louisiana.
    4. John Jesse White was born on 15 Sep 1778 in North Carolina; died before 3 Apr 1813 in St.Martin Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Mary "Polly" White was born on 9 Sep 1780 in North Carolina; died on 25 Jul 1821.
    6. Sarah White was born in 1784 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died on 10 Apr 1828 in Mountville, Louisiana.
    7. Elizabeth White was born about 1787 in Louisiana; died in 1810 in Louisiana.
    8. James Taylor White was born on 28 Jul 1789 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died on 5 Mar 1852 in Turtle Bayou, Chambers Co, Texas; was buried in White's Cem, Chambers Co, Texas.
    9. Susanna White was born on 2 Nov 1791 in St.Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1812.

  45. 252.  Patrick* "Francios" Clark, (Immigrant) was born in 1743 in Ireland; Baltimore, Maryland (son of Nicholas* Clark and Catherine* Quinter); died before 1782 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: Bef 1767, Ireland

    Notes:

    Note: LV Hayes only source for parents.

    SLR Vol 1, Francois m Rachel Melon of Caroline (SM Ch/St.Martin of Tours Church
    Clark, Patrick of Ireland m Rachel Melony (SM Ch./St. Martin of Tours Church)
    Patrick married (1) Rachel Melon, daughter of Melon and unk about 1770. Rachel was born abt 1755 in MD/PA.
    Melon, Rachel m Franois Clark, m/2 Joachim (Joshua) Garet (Garrett).

    There was a possible connection between the Clarks and the Stephens in Maryland. There is a Rachel Clark who married William Stevens and some purport that she is the daughter of Francis; however her birth is 1792.
    ____
    Hebert references to Patrick v Francis:
    SLR - 1750-1800, p 187
    CLARK, Guillaume (William) (Jimi [James] CLARCK - native of Maryland & Ester COMSTOK - of New England) b 15 Dec 1800, bt 5 Feb 1807 higher up- at Prairie du Chicot Noir - at the home of --- LOISEL. Pats: Patrice (Patrick) CLARK - from Ireland & Rachel MELON - of Maryland; Mats: Guillaume COMSTOK (William CUMSTOLK) - from New England & Rachel ALREDGE - from the same (New England); Spons: James ANDRES & Rachel CLARCK. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: v.6-A, p 21)

    p 190
    CLARK, William (James - of Mariland & Ester CUMSTOCK - of New England) b 15 Dec 1800, bt. 5 Feb 1807 at Chicot Noir - residence of a Mr. LOYSEL. Pats: Patrick CLARK of Ireland & Rachel MELON; Mats: William CUMSTOCK - of New England & Rachel ALREDGE - of New England; Spons: James ANDRUS & Rachel CLARK. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: Folio E, #53)

    p 189
    CLARK, Marie Louise (James - of Maryland, diocese of Baltimore & Esther COMSTOCK - of New England) b 10 Dec 1798, bt 21 Dec 1799. Pats: Patrick CLARK & Mary MELON - of America; Mats: Mr. COMSTOCK & Rachel HOLERIGE (ALDREDGE) - all Americans; Spons: Alexis CARLIN & Marguerite SENETIERE - wife of Pierre BONVILAIN. During a mission on Bayou Teych where I baptized at the place of JOHNSTON. End of the mission. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: v.5, #215)

    p 176
    CLARK, George (James - of Maryland & Ester CUMSTOCK - of New England) b 23 Aug 1805, bt 5 Feb 1807 at Chicot Noir - residence of Mr. LOYSEL Pats: Patrick CLARK - of Ireland & Rachel MELON; Mats: William CUMSTOCK - of New England & Rachel ALREDGE - of New England; Spons: Joseph ANDRUS & Rachel ANDRUS. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: Folio E, p 53)

    CLARK, George (Jimi [James] CLARCK - native of Maryland & Ester COMSTOK - of New England) b 23 Aug 1805, bt 5 Feb 1807 higher up at Prairie du Chicot Noir - at the home of --- LOISEL. Pats: Patrice (Patrick) CLARK - from Ireland & Rachel MELON - of Maryland; Mats: Guillaume COMSTOK (William CUMSTOLK) - from New England & Rachel ALREDGE - from the same (New England); Spons: Joseph ANDRES & Rachel ANDRES. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: v.6-A, p 21)

    Vol 2 (?) p 131
    CLARK, James of Maryland (Patrick of Ireland & Rachel MELONY) m Ester CUMSTOK of New England (SM Ch.)

    p 132
    CLARK, Patrick of Ireland m Rachel MELONY (SM Ch.)

    CLARK, Jean (James CLARK & Ester COMSTOCK) Pats: Francois CLARK of Ireland & Rachel MELON) - Fr. Gabriel ISABEY

    CLARK, Ann (John - of Baltimore & Sara ROBERT) Pats: Francis CLARK & Rachel MELONE - Fr. Louis BUHOT

    CLARK, Anne - a single adult about age 20 yrs (Francois & Rachel MELLON) Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA
    CLARK, Anne - of Virginia, (Francis CLARK & Rachel MELON) m John HAYES, Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA

    CLARK, John (Francis & Rachel MELLON), Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA

    CLARK, Rachel (John of Baltimore & Sara ROBERT) - Pats: Francis CLARK & Rachel MELONE - Fr. Louis BUHOT

    CLARK, Susan (John of Baltimore & Sara ROBERT) Pats: Francis CLARK & Rachel MELONE - Fr. Louis BUHOT

    COMSTOCK, Esther (William COMSTOK & Rachel AULDBRIDGE) m Jacques CHARG (CLARK) (Francois of Maryland & Rachuel MILONE) Fr. de DEVA

    Vol ?
    CLARK, Ana (Francois & Rachel MELLONI)
    CLARK, Celeste Sara (Francois of Ireland & Rachel MELON)
    CLARK, Elizabeth (Francois & Rachel MELON)
    CLARK, Francois m Rachel MELON
    CLARK, Jean (Francois & Rachel MELONE) m Sarah ROBERTS
    CLARK, John (Francois & Raquel MELHON)

    Patrick* married Rachel* (Mary) Melon (or Malone) about 1767 in Maryland. Rachel* (daughter of John* Melon and (..) Melon, Mrs) was born in 1750 in Baltimore, Maryland; of Carolina; died on 15 Oct 1811 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  46. 253.  Rachel* (Mary) Melon (or Malone) was born in 1750 in Baltimore, Maryland; of Carolina (daughter of John* Melon and (..) Melon, Mrs); died on 15 Oct 1811 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    Listed as "of Pennsylvania" in Catherine Garrett's marriage record.

    Other entries to investigate:
    Stout, Joseph, a convert-born and educated by Quakers bt 23 Sep 1792 (Opel Ch.: v.1 p 107)
    Stout, Joseph, (Pierre & Marie Mollon) m 30 Sept 1792 Charlotte Bonvillain (Opel Ch.: v.1, p 41)
    Rachel Melon's sister - est age of Marie Mollon - 1752

    Listed in 1810 LA census:
    Mellone, Patrick, Hartford
    Melon, Lewis Attakapas Par 51010-00010-09
    ____
    Rose Meuillon, b: Abt. 1780, m: Abt. 1800 (if related to Rachel, have to be a bro's child)
    m William Wells: (Wells, William m Rose Meuillon (Opel Ch))
    Children:
    1. Benjamin Wells; b: 13 Jun, 1802
    Wells, Benjamin (Willing & Rose Meuillon) b 13 Jun 1802, bt 18 Dec 1806 at Bayou Bouf (Boeuf) Spons: Jacques Lamotte & Luce Meuillon. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch. v.1-B, p 397)
    2. Emelie Wells; b: 3 Apr, 1804 of Bayou Rouge
    Wells, Emilie (Wiling & Rose Meuillon) b 3 Apr 1804, bt 18 Dec 1806 at Bayou Bouf (Boeuf) Spons: William Miller & Jeanne Meuillon. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch: v 1-B, p 397)
    3. Desiree Wells; b: 11 Oct, 1805
    Wells, Desiree (Willing & Rose Meuillon) b 11 Oct 1806, bt 18 Dec 1806 at Bayou Bouf (Boeuf) Spons: Valentine Laissard; Eulalie Wells. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch: v1-B, p 397)
    4. William Wells; b: 19 Aug, 1810
    Wells, William (William & Rose Meuillon) b 19 Aug 1810, bt 17 Jul 1811 at Bayou Bouef Spons: Benjamin Wells & Eugenie Lamotte. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch v. 1-B, p 533)
    _____
    (Also spelled Rachuel, Mary, Melony, Meloni, Melloni, Milone, Melhon)
    Also Pennsylvania, Maryland, Caroline.
    If the birth dates are correct, she was only 13 when she had her first child.
    _____________________
    ... was at the Vermilion Parish GenWeb site tonight and found the cemetery where Rachel Clark and second husband Joshua Garret are buried. Thought you might like the information. Sounds as though it was the family cemetery on Garret land. I keep wanting to spell Garret with two t's. I live on Garrett Ave. Would never have found this information if I hadn't gotten the name of Rachel's second husband from you.
    Thanks
    Terry

    GARRET-BERWICK CEMETERY, Garret Plantation, Bayou Sale, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

    Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by R. Paul Adams (adams@mail.lded.state.la.us)

    This family cemetery is located at lat. 29.7027 North, Long. 91.4688 W, in Section 60, Township-15-South, Range-10-East, on the West side of Bayou Sale Road, (State Route 317), between the Southern Pacific Rail Road and the Intracoastal Waterway.

    The following tombstone inscriptions and miscellaneous information was compiled by Mrs. Clyde Alpha, Mrs. Southwell Fisher, and Mary Elizabeth Sanders.

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    LOUISA BERWICK DAVID BERWICK
    Born Jan. 1815- Died Jan. 13, 1965 Born Apr. 18, 1808- Died Nov. 13, 1874

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    LEILA and PHOEBE BERWICK EDWARD BERWICK
    Born May 10, 1852 and June 26, 1855 Born the 2nd March 184_
    Died Nov. 29, 1863 Died the_________(Broken)

    DALLAS BERWICK IRA BERWICK
    Born 11 Oct. (Broken) Born 21 June (Broken)
    Died 1 Apr. 1849 Died 13 May 1849

    To the Memory of My Beloved Husband JOSEPH STANWOOD BERWICK
    JOSEPH J. BERWICK Born Nov. 3, 1872- Died Nov. 16, 1896
    Born Sept. 15, 1838-Died Nov. 16, 1879

    JOSEPH OSCAR ALLEN (2 graves with stones could not be
    Born Dec. 4, 1863(?) Be approached due to undergrowth)
    Died July 24, 1867

    A large brick square, unmarked, contains: Sacred to the Memory of
    some four graves, probably those of MARIA LOUISA ALLEN
    JOSHUA GARRET, RACHEL GARRET Born at Keeserville, N.Y. Dec. 8, 1826
    CATHERINE GARRET NICKELSON Died Dec. 14, 1881
    and RUFUS NICKELSON.

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    FRANCIS BENNETT(?) RUTH DENNETT
    Born Aug. 30, 1815 Born Nov. 12, 1854
    Died May 30, 1863 Died May 21, 1863

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    SHAKESPEARE ALLEN, M. D. LOUISA BERWICK
    Born at Keeserville, N.Y. July 15, 1829 Beloved Wife of Dr. Shakespeare Allen
    Died at Centerville, La. Sept. 2, 1875 Born May 24, 1836
    Died June 17, 1902

    Our LITTLE LEO
    Born March 14, 1858
    Died Dec. 17, 1862

    COMMENTS: I am a decedent of Joshua GARRETT, and as such wanted to mention the mis-spelling of the family name. Joshua GARRETT, with two Ts came to S. Louisiana in the 1770s and settled on Bayou Nezpique in the County of Opelousas, in what is now Evangeline Parish. Later he moved his family to the County of Attakapas, in what is now St. Mary Parish. Under the governance of the Spanish his name was misspelled in many ways, which was not unusual. In the marriage records of St. Martin de Tours Roman Catholic church in St. Martinville, LA, he is listed as Josue Garrot, and in Spanish Military records, he served in a Spanish milita unit, de la Compagnie de milite des Oppeloussas(sic) and is listed as Josua Garote. During this period of transition, from France to Spain to France, then to the United States there was probably some confusion between the clerics and civil officials as to which language to use to record official events. To compound this continuing error, the name of this cemetery on the N. BEND
    USGS 7.5 min. Quadrangle is listed as Gratt Cem. I have tried to have this corrected, but as yet have only met with stiff resistance from Washington bureaucrats.

    Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by R. Paul Adams (adams@mail.lded.state.la.us)
    (c) Copyright 1997, R. Paul Adams

    ------
    American Genealogical Biographical Index:

    Name:
    Rachel Meloan

    Birth Date:
    1750

    Volume:
    116

    Page Number:
    132

    Reference:
    Maryland Rev. recds; pension clain\ms, bounty land applications, marriages of soldiers. By Harry Wright Newman. Washington, DC. 1938. (155p.):119

    Notes:

    St. Martin of Tours Church

    St. Martin of Tours Church

    Married:
    U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    Name: Rachel Melon
    Gender: Female
    Birth Place: MD
    Birth Year: 1750
    Spouse Name: Patrick Francis Clark
    Spouse Birth Place: Ir
    Spouse Birth Year: 1745
    Marriage State: of LA
    Number Pages: 1

    Children:
    1. 126. James* (Jacques) William Clark was born in 1768 in St.Peter Diocese, Baltimore, Maryland; died after 1815 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    2. John Little "Jean" Clark was born about 1771 in Baltimore Co, Maryland; died before 29 Sep 1820 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    3. Celeste Sarah "Sally" Clark was born about 1773 in Baltimore, Maryland/Pennsylvania; died on 11 Jun 1824 in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana.
    4. Anne Clark was born in 1775 in Maryland (of Virginia); died before Sep 1821 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Elizabeth Isabel Clark was born about 1777 in Maryland; died in 1832 in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana.

  47. 254.  William* "Guilermo" Comstock was born in 1735 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island (son of David* Comstock, Esq. and Deborah* Brown); died after 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 26 Feb 1770, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Property: 21 Aug 1770, East Hoosuck, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Property: 5 Feb 1773, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Residence: Abt 1776, Hopewell Co, Virginia
    • Residence: Bef 1777, Boston, Nelson Co, Kentucky; Amiee born
    • Residence: 11 Jun 1786, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: Between 1787 and 1790, Louisiana
    • Research Notes: 1998, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

    Notes:

    Posted to St.Landry Parish
    He married, 2/21/1765, Rachel Aldrich.

    Guillaume of N.E. m Rachel Allredge of N.E. (SM ch)
    Alredge, Rachel m Guillaume Cumstock (SM ch)

    William and Rachel are firmly placed in RI for several generations up until Rev.War. They then "went west" as did many others.

    William Comstock went to Hopewell, Va. and from there to Kentucky (by 1787 when Miriam was born ?? she seems to have married in 1787).

    They were associated with the Harned family in Nelson Co., KY. See the "Harned Family of KY." by Arthur L. Keith, in he Kentucky State History. Soc. Register, Vol 29, No. 87.

    It is not known when William Comstock came to Louisiana. Daughter Esther was baptised in St. Landry Church at Opelouses 11 June 1786.


    _______________
    (from email from Dee8514@aol.com)
    Children:
    Samuel Oliver, b. Smithfield, R.I. about 1768
    Miriam, M. Nelson Co., Ky., 12/19/1787, William Harned.
    Deborah, died 1829; m. Enos Harned
    (There were other children, but no names in my book)

    Source: A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by Dr. John A. Comstock, pg 59.

    I have William's ancesters if you want.
    Dee8514@aol.com



    Property:
    On 2/26/1770, William Comstock of Smithfield, R.I., and Rachel his wife deed his homestead farm of 100 acres on the Oxford Road to Gideon Mowry.

    Property:
    Aug. 21, 1770, Emily Johnson of East Hoosuck deeds William Comstock of E. Hoosuck 100 acres.

    Property:
    2/5/1773, William and wife Rachel give deed to Eleazer Brown, 100 acres for 414 lbs. Nathan Comstock a witness.

    Residence:
    daughter Hester/Ester was baptized on this date in Opelousas, then Louisiana Territory (not a state until 1803) at the age of about 15.


    Residence:
    determined by daughter Miriam m in Nelson Co, KY in 1787 and dau Esther m in Louisiana in 1790.


    Research Notes:
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: lumoto@aol.com

    Hi,
    Am searching for a William Comstock who was the father of Rosalie Marianne Comstock in the early 1800's. Rosalie is listed in Father Hebert's books as being from New Orleans but married Ursin Augustin Aucoin in 1840 in Thibodaux. She lateried Jean Charles Naquin in
    Terrebonne Parish. Comstock is not a common name in those areas, although there is a small family group in lower Terrebonne Parish. I cannot find out anything about William. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
    ___________
    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Hi Sherry,
    I found a Comstock family in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and see that a William Comstock of New Orleans (maybe my William, father of Rosalie Marie Anne Comstock) was buried in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish. I was wondering if you recoge any of the names below because
    these are names associated with the Ascension Parish Comstocks.
    Jean Comstock m. Rosalie Anne McMerrimon
    Elizabeth Emilie m. Emile Bourgeois
    Adelaide Louise
    Jean Comstock
    Philippe Edouard Comstock
    John Louis Comstock m. Victoire Hortense Terrio
    (this John was a sheriff of Ascension Parish shortly before the Civil War?
    Marie Clothilde Comstock m. Elphage Capbern
    Joseph Henri Comstock
    Marie Regina Comstock
    Marie Aimee Comstock m. Henry Nores
    Marie Mathilde Comstock m. John S. Mavor
    Marie Camilla Comstock
    John Louis Comstock m. Marie Zulmee Landry
    Andre Albert Comstock m. Estelle Marie Hatkinson
    Joseph Arthur Comstock
    William Comstock b. 25 October 1840
    Miriam Helenam Comstock
    Philippe Edouard Comstock
    Bernard Albert Comstock
    Whitney Albert Comstock
    Andrew Albert Comstock

    Names of Witnesses on various documents:
    Bernard Davis, Emile Buquoi, Anna Comstock, Adele Hatkinson, Frederic Francis Duffel, Clemence Duffel, Gustave Israel, Adele Mollere, Jean Baptiste Terio, Emelie Comstock, Francoise Irma Terio, Narcisse Teriot, Adelaide Comstock, Andrew Gingry, Aristide Teriot, Marie Amilie Teriot,Robert Scot, Carmelite LeBlanc, William V. Comstock, Luce Landry, Henry Archinard, Evelina Pujos, L.S. Richard, P. Pourcine, Gerade Comes, C. Boglioli, Caroline Nee, Rev. L.P. Landry, Anne Braud, Olympe Braud,
    Henry Nores, Emilie Buquoi, Joseph Baselack, Marie Emilie Guilbaut, Emile Bourgeois, Pierre Dufour, Adelaide Tolliere, Edouard White, Emilie Constance Dumond.

    Arthur Comstock and Philip Comstock were members of the Donaldsonville Cannoneers during the Civil War, along with Evariste Aucoin, which is the name of one of the sons of Rosalie Comstock m. Ursin Aucoin.

    If any of these names ring a bell with you, I would sure appreciate hearing from you. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
    ---------------
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Sherry,
    Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I went to the Ascension Parish Courthouse today and found some records on the Comstocks who lived in Ascension. Sadly, most of the documents are in French (and written very, very small). I can make out e of it, but I'll need to get help with the entire documents.
    I have found that most of the witnesses on these documents that I told you about were the "elite" of Donaldsonville. They were the people who ran the show, so to speak. John Louis Comstock Sr. listed himself on his marriage record as being fm New Orleans. Also, there is a William V. Comstock listed as a witness.
    I have been in touch with the JOHNLYONS group at Rootsweb, who will probably be very helpful in our search for the Merriman connection. I've had some contacts through them who have shown interest and knowledge.
    I'll get back with you when I find out more.
    Patty.

    _______________
    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    Sherry,
    New information on the Ascension Parish Comstocks. They definitely were related to a William V. Comstock, as he appears several times in documents associated with them. I was contacted by someone who is researching confederate naval officernd wanted info on William Van
    Renaulme Comstock and John H. Comstock of New Orleans. The
    Donaldsonville Comstocks definitely had an "in" in New Orleans because several of the children were married in New Orleans.
    I think I have found out why this particular Comstock family left the area! John Louis Comstock, Jr. who married Zulmee Landry was interdicted a few years after the Civil War and spent the rest of his life in an insane asylum in New Orleans.dward Comstock (who I think
    may be Philippe Edward) was also interdicted after the Civil War. In 1802 Zulmee Landry Comstock applied to the court for permission to sell land which she owned as separate property and stated that she needed a court order because her husband had been placed in an asylum for thirty
    years. I also have copies of the orders placing both John and Edward into state custody. Edward went to Jackson.
    It seems they were a well respected family because the people of the area took care of the children afterwards. Joseph St. Martin became their tutor under the succession proceedings of John Sr. Most of the witnesses on the documents, as I st to you, were the "in crowd" of
    Ascension and Assumption Parishes, as I think I told you. There were judges, legislators, plantation owners, etc.
    I'll keep you posted as I find new info. I think we have really discovered MY William. Now if I can just prove it. See ya, Patty.

    ___________________
    Date: 9/2/98 9:22:31 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Hi Sherry,
    I think the wife of the guy in our local group is descended from Hester (Ester), if I recall what he told me correctly. I'll let you know for sure when I talk back with him.
    I'm lucky for all of this treasure hunting. I was born and raised in Terrebonne Parish (Houma). I live in Lafourche Parish (Thibodaux). And I work in St. James (Convent), Ascension (Donaldsonville and Gonzales),
    and Assumption (Napoleonville) Parishes. As a district court reporter, I work in all of these courthouses so it's a snap to run downstairs on my lunch hour and look up stuff. That's why I was so excited when I realized my stubborn little Comstock line was linked to Ascension
    Parish.
    Also, I'm a member of the Terrebonne Parish Genealogical Society,which is really well promoted and helpful. The genealogy section of the Terrebonne Parish Library is quite extensive. And, they just had a new
    tax passed, so they will be adding lots of new stuff to it! They're asking for people to recommend what books they would like bought for the library. That's only 15 minutes away from my house.
    Also, Thibodaux, where I live, has Nicholls State University, which has a wonderful section on genealogy and local history. They have archives on most of the local people/events/history from the southern section of the state.
    Also, Thibodaux is the home of the Diocesan Archives for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the repository of all of these old records from Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes.
    I've only been hooked on genealogy for about three or four months, so I still don't know how to look up the really good stuff yet, but I'm learning. Sadly, I do have to work for a living, so my time is limited. I would rather do this 24 hs a day.
    Oh, by the way, I would love to see some connection to Edward Douglas White in my line, even if it's not direct. The reason? My oldest son just graduated from and my middle son is a sophomore at, you guessed it,
    Edward Douglas White Catholic High School here in Thibodaux. That would be a real kicker.
    Okay. Catch you later. Patty.

    William* married Rachel* Aldrich on 21 Feb 1765 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Rachel* (daughter of Peter* Aldrich and Miriam* Ray (Rea)) was born on 10 Jan 1742 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  48. 255.  Rachel* Aldrich was born on 10 Jan 1742 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts (daughter of Peter* Aldrich and Miriam* Ray (Rea)); died in 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Quaker

    Notes:

    children baptized after they came to Louisiana:
    1st 3 children, Samuel, Miriam, and Deborah, did not go to Louisiana
    Hester/Ester b abt 1771 bt 11 Jun 1786 age abt 15
    Amelia b 10 Mar 1775 bt 25 Jul 1789 age 14

    Children:
    1. Samuel Oliver Comstock was born about 1766 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1839 in Montinsville, Clark Co, Illinois.
    2. Deborah Comstock was born in 1767 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1829 in Hardin Co, Kentucky.
    3. Miriam M Comstock was born in 1769 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1788 in of, Opelousas Parish, Louisiana.
    4. Emily Comstock was born in 1771 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1853 in Harris Co, Texas.
    5. 127. Esther* "Hester" Comstock was born in 1772 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 11 Jun 1786 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. Amanda (or Amelia) "Amiee" Comstock was born on 10 Mar 1775 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 25 Jul 1789 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1853 in Harris Co, Texas.
    7. Rachel Comstock was born in 1777 in Boston, Nelson Co, Kentucky; died after 1810.
    8. Helena "Ellen" Comstock was born about 1780 in of, Kentucky; died about 1819.