Chloe Hennessee

Chloe married Ray Hill on 3 Feb 1924 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Ray was born on 21 Dec 1901 in (Lawrence County) Arkansas; died on 28 Dec 1974 in Lawrence County, Arkansas; was buried in Hope Cemetery,Lawrence Co.,AR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Margaret Hill

Joseph married Parrie E. Bottom on 14 Dec 1890 in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Parrie (daughter of George Washington Bottom and Matilda Jane Hale) was born on 2 Apr 1873 in Missouri; died on 18 Feb 1920 in (Lawrence County) Arkansas; was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, College City, Lawrence County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to daughter Margaret, Parrie came from Missouri with her brother, Alonzo "Uncle Dick" Bottoms. Parrie's brother married her Sister-In-Law, Anna.

I do know that Parrie died of pneumonia. Evidently she would help neighbors in time of illness. She had gone in the carriage, a one horse affair, and the creek she had to ford was flooded. She crossed on foot, became chilled and later passed away. Her youngest son JG would only have been 4 or 5 at the time. One of the older sisters remained home to take care of the family. That might have been Margaret.

Another story I remember is that Parrie had the girls wash their hair on a Saturday morning. They all had long hair below their waist, and it would take all day for it to dry.


Died:
of pneumonia...

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: CSA Veteran

Notes:

Abstracted from "History of Arkansas,Lawrence County", pp. 793-794, by Barbara Rippee Claxton;


"Thomas C. Hennessee is a son of G. C. and Sallie (Smith) Hennessee, of Warren County,Tenn. who emigrated to Wright County,MO., in 1842, where Thomas was born March 20, 1844. In 1863 the family moved to Arkansas and located in Lawrence County, where the father died in 1880. He served in the Confederate army through the war and was one of the raiders under Price during that general's daring exploits.

The family consisted of four sons and three daughters, who grew to mature years, of whom two brothers and three sisters are yet living. Thomas C. Hennessee remained with his father on the farm until the latter joined the Confederate army, in 1861. In 1862 he enlisted in the Second Missouri Battalion of Calvary, and served in that company until the close of the war. He was paroled and discharged at Shreveport,La., on May 10, 1865, and returned to his home in Lawrence County. During his career in the army Mr. Hennessee has, no doubt, seen about as much fighting , and also done fully as much as any soldier at that period.

He took part in the fights at Poison Springs, Marks' Mill, Jenkins' Ferry, and a great many skirmishes and fights of lesser note, but equally as hot as the predecessors. When he first joined the army, the battalion of which he was a member was composed of 476 men, and out of that number only seventy-four lived through the horrors of war to be paroled at its close. Mr. Hennessee received a gun-shot wound in one of his limbs, which disabled him for a time; and, on another occasion, was wounded by one of the guards, after being taken a prisoner, while walking over a log to cross a creek.

On December 21, 1815, he was married to Miss Levira Bagley, of Arkansas, and then settled to a farm life with his bride. He came on his present place in December, 1870, and has cleared up about 160 acres, and built a fair house, out buildings and all necessary adjuncts, besides a small orchard of well selected fruits. He also owns another farm of 187 acres, with about sixty acres cleared up and a comfortable house built upon it, owning altogether some 400 acres of rich bottom land, situated about five miles northwest of Walnut Ridge.

Mr. Hennessee was elected justice of Cache Township in 1874, and held the office continuously for twelve years. He is Democrat in politics, and a strong adherent to the principles and doctrines of his party. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church,South, and Mr. Hennessee is also a member of the Knights and Ladies of Homor. They have had five children born to them, all living. Their names are Martha, wife of J. S. Childers; Laura, wife of W. G. Duty, Joseph G., John H. and Sallie Anna. Mr. Hennessee started in life, after the war, without a dollar, and has accumulated his fine property by industry, economy and good mangagment , and is now one of Lawrence County's solid men and interprising citizens."

His biography in Goodspeed's only provided his middle initial.

Military History: Confederate

Battles: Poison Springs - Marks's Mill - Jenkins' Ferry

- Wounded

- Prisoner of War

- 10 May, 1865. Paroled at Shrevesport, LA

- He was one of 74 out of the 476 men of his battalion that survived the war.

Source: Goodspeed's History of NE Arkansas

Thomas married Lavira "Aunt Sissy" Bagley on 21 Dec 1865 in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Lavira (daughter of Joseph Bagley and Anna "Annie" Gibson) was born on 2 Feb 1839 in (Lawrence County) Arkansas; died on 7 Nov 1917 in (Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas); was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, College City, Lawrence County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ginger Turner abstracts 1860 Lawrence Co.,AR Census and finds "Aunt Sissy" enumerated as, "Louise BAGLEY, 21, F" in her father's household.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Civil War Veteran
• Emigration: 0___ 1856, Missouri

Notes:

George was the son of Margaret (Gardenhire) and Allen Bottom(s). He married Matilda Hale in 1852. They had the following children: James. A, Thomas L, William F, John W, George L, Stephen A, Charles L, Sarah E, Lonzo F and Parrie M.

Obituary carried in the Buffalo Reflex, Buffalo, MO, 10 May 1882:

"Died at his home, 2 miles NW of Louisburg, Dallas Co., MO on Thursday, the 4th inst., Mr. G.W. Bottoms. Mr Bottoms was a native of Tennessee, being born in Roan(sic) County, that state, on the 25th day of April 1826, which makes him 56 yrs., and 9 days old at the time of his death.

Mr. Bottoms was married to Miss Matilda Hale in August 1852. He emigrated to Missouri in 1856...a warm advocate of and soldier of the Union cause...His disease was some disorder of the throat...ulcerated cancer of the throat...His bereaved widow and children (of whom there are ten, two of whom are the only young ones, a boy and girl, aged respectively 10 and 7 yrs) seem completely broken down...

He was buried on the 6th inst. in the Louisburg Cemetery."

Good morning david, I don't have very much information on this side of my family. Here goes with what I do have. Clarence Land married Clara B. Bottom. Clarence would have been my grandmother's brother. My grandmother was Ina Ruth Land Orvis. Their father was William Henry Land who married Laura Clark. Laura's mother's name was Minerva Unknown maiden name Clark she was married to Jonathan Clark. Minerva's parents were unknown Johnston who was married to a Cherokee. On Clara's side I have her parents listed as Sally Anne Hennessee daughter of Thomas Carl Hennessee and Levira Bagley.

Sally Anne married John Wellington Bottom who was the son of George washington Bottom and Matilda Hale.

That is all I have and it was given to me by a cousin of my mother's who is now deceased. I would be interested in any and all information you may have.

I would very much like to be able to find these ancestors. i would like to be able to prove the indian heritage. Not for financial reasons just to be able to put some things into perspective. I carry the features of the cherokee ..ie high cheek bones and dark skin. It seems the older I get the more prominent the features appear. Supposedly the Cherokee woman was taken off of a reservation,,,, stolen by the Unknown Johnston. Of course during this time it was unfashionable and deadly to claim the indian heritage, so I am sure that her heritage was covered up and concealed. I would very much like to see what you have and hopefully I can fill in some gaps in the family tree.

I have an extensive file on the Orvis's. I am descended from Ina Ruth Land Orvis and Otis Everett Orvis. They had 7 children. My mother was the 4th child. I would be happy to pass on any Orvis info . Thank you for replying so quickly. Hope to hear from you again.. Rebekah



8 Aug 2003 Note:
Have bolded divergent data re middle names & cited ancestors of this BOTTOM line offered by Rebekah.
Have searched for this family’s possible relationship to the BOTTOMS of Warren Co.,TN to no avail. Cannot help but feel that there may in fact be a link…DAH


From: "Paula Brentnall"
To: "'Church & School Depot'"
Subject: Double Re: RE: More Hennessee Information
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2003 8:22 PM

Back again. I would bet money on Cain, but proof? My Bottoms, the first time I can accurately track them started around 1800 in Roane County, Tennessee. Now I haven't researched the county boundary lines and I know they changed somewhat, but both father and son ended up in Hamilton County, TN.(Chattanooga area) At this time they no longer owned slaves and a good number of family members migrated to Missouri before 1860. My Bottoms were in Dallas County, Missouri, and this is where they died. Matilda Bottoms died from the complications of diabetes, and George Washington from Parrie,

My GGrandmother was orphaned and she went to live with her brother in Lawrence Co. Arkansas. Several of the Bottoms had moved to Lawrence County,AR.

This is the obituary of G W Bottoms.

Goertzen, Peggy, Buffalo Reflex, 1878 - 1891.

Death Notice

"10 May 1882

Died at his home, 2 miles northwest of Louisburg, Dallas County, Missouri on Thursday, the 4th inst., Mr. G. W. Bottoms. Mr. Bottoms was a native of Tennessee being born in Roane County, that state, on the 25th day of April, 1826, which makes him 56 years, and 9 days old at the time of his death.

Mr. Bottom was married to Miss Matilda Hale in August 1852. He emigrated to Missouri in 1856....a warm advocate of and soldier of the Union cause......His disease was some disorder of the throat.....ulcerated cancer of the throat.....

His bereaved widow and children (of whom there are ten, two of whom are the only young ones, a boy and girl aged respectively 10 and 7 years) seem completely broken down.....He was buried on the 6th inst. in the Louisburg Cemetery."

"18 August, 1887

Died on Tuesday night, August 9, at her home in Grant Township of diabetes, Matilda J. Bottom, relict of the late G. W. Bottoms, aged 54 years. Her remains were put to rest in the Louisburg Cemetery there to await the resurrection of the just. Peace to her ashes."

Paula Brentnall

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Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:41 AM
To: Paula Brentnall
Subject: Re: More Hennessee Information



Hello Cuz. Thanks for the update. I appreciate your good work. Keep thinking that the BOTTOM family is conncected as it really is not a common name. Too many coincendences in terms of inter-marriage with many Warren County,TN families. Thomas' middle-name was probably CAIN. Doubt that is was CARL as there are no such Christian names on either side of his family.

Thanks again...David

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From: Paula Brentnall

To: 'Church & School Depot'

Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 2:41 PM

Subject: RE: More Hennessee Information



William Halcum passed away in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama August 17, 1959. He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery August 19th. Nelle Hennessee Halcum died April 28, 1995 in Elgin, Bastrop Co., Texas. Her remains were cremated and her ashes scattered in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence Co., Arkansas at Hope Cemetery. A memorial stone has been placed there in her honor.

I have information on the Bottom's family if you would like to have it. I read the file you sent to me and I would agree that my direct line back to the original Thomas Bottoms did not go to Warren County, Tennessee where all the Wilchers lived. Now Thomas Bottom, of Roane County, TN, may have had other sons that did in fact travel to Warren County. I do not have knowledge of other sons. Thomas and his son Allen, father of George Washington, did appear to live close to each other. They were both in Hamilton County in the 1850 census.

By 1860 Allen and others had removed to Missouri. Thomas was not to be found in any census records. Allen was married to Margaret Gardenhire and I have a copy of their marriage record. The Gardenhire family is often mentioned in Hamilton County and Roane County, Tennessee historical records. You can find them mentioned on the county genealogy sites, and there is a lot of information at the Tennessee State Archives. Margaret's father, William C. Gardenhire, settled first at what is now Chatanooga near Ross's Landing.

Part of his original holdings are now Oak Ridge. His son's home would be right in the middle of downtown Chatanooga and family graves were among the first to be buried there. If you like I will send you that line. Just let me know.

Question?

I did not know Thomas Hennessee's middle name was Carl. I had assumed it was Cain.

His biography in Goodspeed's only provided his middle initial.

Military History: Confederate

Battles: Poison Springs - Marks's Mill - Jenkins' Ferry

- Wounded

- Prisoner of War

- 10 May, 1865. Paroled at Shrevesport, LA

- He was one of 74 out of the 476 men of his battalion that survived the war.

Source: Goodspeed's History of NE Arkansas

I will try to obtain a copy of his enlistment papers, but I do not think they give his middle initial.

Paula Brentnall



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Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 6:32 AM
To: Paula Brentnall
Subject: Re: Hennessee



Hello Cuz. Thanks for the data. Appreciate your contribution. Please tell me where your HALCUM grand-parents are buried and when did they pass away...D

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From: Paula Brentnall

To: 'Church & School Depot'

Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 9:06 PM

Subject: RE: Hennessee

David, Just returned home from short trip and have both messages. I have downloaded the 3 files, and briefly scanned the first. I think you keep updates on related families so let me pass on this information. My mother's name was Laura Nelle (I think I misspelled this when I sent it to you). My father was Neil Harry Hanson. He died last year, 17 March, 2002 in Traverse City, Michigan. His obituary was on line in the Traverse City Record the last time I looked.

My grandmother, Nell Hennessee Halcum was married to William McKinley Halcum. Someone had listed him as working for the railroad, but for most of his life he was a bookkeeper for the coal mines in Walker County, Alabama. Although his formal educational opportunities were limited, he was well read in the classics and I still have his copy of Paradise Lost which he had me read in my early teens.

Going back to the wife of Thomas Hennessee.

Lavira Bagley's parents, Joseph Bagley and Annie Gibson were married in Jacksonport, Arkansas. I found this in a marriage record book and have the source in some notebooks that I need to go back and find. When I started researching last year there was so much I didn't know and I made many mistakes. I will get to all three files by Wednesday and will get back in touch then if I do not have to go out of town again. I am eager to sit down and study these.

How long have you been researching the Hennessee line?

Have a good week.

Paula



Paula Brentnall



-----Original Message-----
From: Church & School Depot [mailto:info@c-s-depot.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 7:33 PM
To: Paula Brentnall
Subject: Re: Hennessee

Sent you lots of data on 8 Aug 2003. Did you not receive it?

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From: Paula Brentnall

To: schoolstuff@worldnet.att.net

Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 1:43 PM

Subject: Hennessee

David, Just a quick note to see if this e-mail goes through. Do you have any information on Sally Wilcher's line? I have Nancy Anna Walton as the mother and William Walton as her grandfather, but nothing verified. I know you keep a lot of data on this family. My line came down through her to Warren County, Tennessee and then they moved west. It went Thomas, Gideon C, Thomas (went to Arkansas) and Joseph Gideon (married Parrie Bottoms), Nelle Hennessee Halcum, Laura Halcum Hanson, to me, Paula Hanson Brentnall.

Military:
in the Union Army

Died:
ulcerated cancer of the throat...

George married Matilda Jane Hale in 0Aug 1852 in (Roane County) Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of William Hale and Elizabeth "Betty" Francis) was born on 20 Dec 1833 in (Roane County) Tennessee; died on 9 Aug 1887 in Dallas County, Missouri; was buried in Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Dallas County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: farmer

Notes:

Moved to Missouri. Appears in 1850 Wright Co.,MO Census. Living with him were two half-brothers, Thomas and Patrick. Gideon's family does not appear in 1860 Wright Co.,MO Census. Later found Gideon in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX during census of 1860. Probably moved there in 1860 as his youngest child, Sarah, was born, in Missouri, in 1859. Also listed with this family was Elizabeth Mayberry, age 20.

Abstracted from the 1870 Lawrence Co.,AR, (Campbell Township), p. 261 by Midge Stouffer:


Gideon Hennessee 50 M W Farmer 600 350 TN
Sarah 52 F W Housewife TN
Thomas 26 M W 114 780 MO
William 22 M W 111 MO
Catherine 19 F W MO
Marie S. (or A.) 12 F W MO
Sarah E. 11 F W MO
* Sirina ? 31 F W AR
Martha 3 F W AR
Sirina 2 F W AR
Minerva 73 F W (Could be 23) AR


* Sirina could be wife of Harrison. Ages are similar. Where is he?

_____

Ancestors of Gideon C. Hennessee


Generation No. 1

1. Gideon C. Hennessee, born 1820 in Warren Co. Tennessee; died 1880 in Lawrence Co. Arkansas. He married (1) Sarah Sallie Smith Abt. 1836. She was born 01 June 1818 in Warren County,Tennessee, and died 25 July 1899 in Texas Co., Missouri.

Notes for Gideon C. Hennessee:
GIDEON C. HENNESSEE


Gideon C. Hennessee and his wife Sallie (Smith) of Warren County, Tennessee, emigrated to Wright County, Missouri in 1842. In 1862 the family moved to Arkansas and located in Lawrence County, where Gideon died.

CENSUS RECORDS
1870 LAWRENCE CO., ARKANSAS CENSUS
Campbell Twp.
12/92

HENNESSEE, Gideon C. - age 50 - farmer - 600/350 - TN
HENNESSEE, Sarah - age 52 - TN
HENNESSEE, Thomas - age 26 - 140/280 - MO
HENNESSEE, Catherine - age 19 - MO
HENNESSEE, Wm F. - age 22 - MO
HENNESSEE, Mary J. - age 12 - MO
HENNESSEE, Sarah E. - age 10 - MO
HENNESSEE - Levina - age 30 - AR
HENNESSEE, Martha - age 3 - AR
HENNESSEE, Levina - age 2 - AR
HENNESSEE, Minerva - age 23 - AR

[ Louisa must be Thomas Hennessee's wife. Where was her husband? She must be the daughter-in-law. The children Martha and Laura's (Levina) ages would be correct.
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1880 LAWRENCE CO., ARKANSAS
Cache Twp.
396/400

HENNESSEE, Sarah - age 62 - widow - keeps house - TN-NC-NC
HENNESSEE, Mary - age 22 - dau - MO-TN-TN
HILDERBRANT, Sarah - age 20 - dau - MO-TN-TN
HILDERBRANT, Joseph - abt 20 - son-in-law - farmer - AR-TN-TN
HILDERBRANT, Mary - 3/12 - March - g,daughter - AR-AR-MO
HILDERBRANT, Thomas - 19 - fm labor - AR-AR-TN

NOTE: Note, the mother is Sarah Sallie (Smith) Hennessee. Information from the Lawrence Co., Arkansas Census records book by Richey and Hilburn.
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HENNESSEE FAMILY:
The Gideon Hennessee family genealogy information sent by Nancy Matthews and Tammie Chada - E-mail address: tchada@flash.net and is on the Lawrence County web site. (1999)

NOTE: David Hennessee is the original researcher for the Hennessee Family - e-mail address: schoolstuff@worldnet.att.net
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LAND RECORDS:

Land Patent Report - Bureau of land Management - Eastern States, General Land Office
Patent Discription
Cancelled: No
Document Nr.: 14249
MO5430_.202
Patentee Name: Hennessee, Gideon C.
Authority: April 24, 1820: Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat. 566)
Signature Present: Yes
Signature Date: 09/15/1854
Metes/Bounds: No
Subsurface Reserved: No
Legal Land Descriptions
Nr. 1 - Aliquot Parts - N 1/2 SW - Sec/Blk 18/ - Township 29-N - Range 14-W - Fract. Sect. Y - Meridian, 5th Principal Meridian - Acres 26.33 - Counties, Wright

Land Patent Report - Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States, General Land Office
Patent Description
Cancelled: No
Document Nr.: 20632
MO5520_.475
Patentee Name: Hennessee, Gideon C.
Authority: April 24, 1820: Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat. 566)
Signature Present: Yes
Signature Date: 0515/1857
Metes/Bounds: No
Subsurface Reserved: No
Land Office: Springfield
Legal Land Descriptions: Nr., 1 - Aliquot Parts, NWSE - Sec/Blk, 13/ - Township, 29-N, Range, 15-W - Fract. Sect., N - Meridian, 5th Principal Meridian - Acres, 40 - Counties, Wright

Land Patent Report - Bureau of Land Management - Eastern States, General Land Office
Pantent Description
Cancelled: No
Document Nr.: 29487
MO5720_.354
Patentee Name: Hennessee, Gideon C.
Authority: April 24, 1820: Cash Entry Sale (3Stat. 566)
Signature Present: Yes
Signature Date: 07/01/1861
Metes/Bounds: No
Subsurface Reserved: No
Land Office: Springfield
Legal Land Descriptions
Nr. 1 - Aliquot Parts, S 1/2 1SW - Sec/Blk, 18, - Township, 30-N - Range, 13-W - Fract.Sect. N - Meridian, 5th Principle Meridian - Acres, 40 - Counties, Wright

NOTE: Copy of original documents from http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/asp/patinfo.asp?AccessionNumber=MO5430_.202,MO5520_.475,MO5720_.354 - copies in possession of Kay Butcher - 1999.

Notes for Sarah Sallie Smith:
SARAH SALLIE SMITH HENNESSEE

NOTE: Sarah Sallie Smith Hennessee is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, College City, Lawrence Co., Arkansas. It states that she was the wife of G. C. Hennessee -- age 81 yrs. 1 mo. 24 days. Information taken from the Internet, http://www.insolwwb.net/~nlmatthews/mtzion2.htm - copy in possession of Kay Butcher - 2/1999.

More About Sarah Sallie Smith:
Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery - College City, Lawrence Co. AR.
Fact 1: Age at death: 81 years 1 month 24 days

5 Nov 2013: Stefani Hennessee shares the following information:

Well, I found a land record for Thomas Hennessee in Wright County MO dated 1 June 1859.

Of note, there is a Thomas Hennessee in Robertson County, TN in 1862 on the IRS lists. He was listed as exempt which as I understand was the case with older people. Of course it could be someone else, I am not sure but thought it was worth sharing.

I am also including the land records I have for Gideon Cain. I wanted to see if perhaps he bought Thomas' land when Thomas left but it doesn't appear he did. I checked the land records to see exactly what the locations were. They are as follows:

1 June 1859 - Thomas Hennessee - North half of lots 1 and 2 of NW quarter of section 19 in township 30, range 13 AND NE quarter of the NE quarter of section 24, township 30 of range 14. Total of 124 acres and 43 hundredths of an acre.

15 Sep 1854 - Gideon C Hennessee - North half of lot 2 of the SW fractional quarter of section 18 in township 29 of range 14. Total of 26 acres and 33 hundredths of an acre.

15 May 1857 - Gideon C Hennessee - North West quarter of the south east quarter of section 13 in township 29 of range 15. Total of 40 acres.

1 Oct 1860 - Gideon C Hennessee - NE quarter of the SE quarter of Section 13 in township 29 or range 15 AND the south half of lot 2 of the northwest quarter of section 18 in township 29 of range 14. Total of 66 acres and 45 hundredths of an acre.

1 Oct 1860 - Gideon C Hennessee - south west quarter of the south east quarter of section 18 in township 29 of range 14. Total of 50 acres.

1 July 1861 - Gideon C Hennessee - south half of lot 1 of the south west quarter of section 18 in township 30 of range 13. Total of 40 acres.

Notice the dates for Gideon Cain's land patents. He and his family lived in Cooke county, TX in 1860 (census was taken 21 July). So that would put him moving there sometime between 14 Nov 1859 (his daughter Sarah's birth date) and 21 July 1860 and leaving there before 1 Oct 1860 unless he just made a trip there to buy more land before returning to TX of course. So it would appear his time in Texas was brief.

You will also be happy to know I FINALLY found a record for Gideon Thomas Hennessee's marriage to Mary Stewart! I looked forever for that thing before but I know why I didn't find it... someone incorrectly transcribed it as G F Hennessee and Marg Stewart. Also, they were married in Ripley County, Missouri although both lived in Walnut Ridge. They were married on 14 Sep 1891.

Enjoy!

Name: G C Hennessee
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Cooke, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Race: [Blank]
Birth Year (Estimated): 1820
Birthplace: Tennessee
Page: 61


Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
G C Hennessee M 40 Tennessee
Sarah Hennessee F 42 Tennessee
Harrison Hennessee M 18 Missouri
Thomas Hennessee M 16 Missouri
Catharine Hennessee F 9 Missouri
G A Hennessee M 5 Missouri
Wm Hennessee M 12 Missouri
Mary J Hennessee F 4 Missouri
Sarah E Hennessee F 1 Missouri
Elizabeth Maberry F 20 Illinois

Household ID: 519
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M653
Affiliate Film Number: 1291
GS Film Number: 805291
Digital Folder Number: 005171469
Image Number: 00522

Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXFX-BSD : 12 December 2017), Elizabeth Maberry in entry for G C Hennessee, 1860.

en d of this census record

Gideon married Sarah "Sallie" Smith in (C. 1841) in (Warren County) Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of William Asa Smith and Rutha "Ruthie" Jennings) was born on 1 Jun 1818 in Warren County, Tennessee; died on 25 Jul 1899 in Texas County, Missouri; was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, College City, Lawrence County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: farmer

Joseph married Anna "Annie" GibsonJacksonport, Jackson County, Arkansas. Anna (daughter of Jacob Gibson and unnamed spouse) was born in 1814 in Lawrence County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Margaret Gardenhire. Margaret (daughter of William Columbus Gardenhire and Easter Nail) was born in 0___ 1801 in Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Hale married Elizabeth Francis in 1823 in Roane County, Tennessee. They had the following children: Joseph, Francis, Fountain, Frances "Franky" (Line), Matilda Jane (Bottom), John Woodson, Elizabeth "Bettie" (Gaut)(Biggs) and William M.

William Hale was drowned in the Mississippi River when he went to sell produce at New Orleans, according to an account by his youngest son, William M. Hale. After his death, his wife Elizabeth married Sanford Richey and was the mother of several more children. Its unknown where William is buried.

Elizabeth's parents were Frances "Franky" Smith (1774-1822) and Hugh Francis (1773-1843). She married WILLIAM HALE in 1823 in Roane County, TN. After Mr. Hale died, she married Sanford Richey about 1840 in Hamilton County, TN.

Her Hale children were: Joseph, Francis, Fountain, Frances "Franky" (Line), Matilda Jane (Bottom), John Woodson, Elizabeth "Bettie" (Gaut)(Biggs) and William M.

Her Richey children were: Jane, Mary, Pelemla Josephine (Campbell), Martha, Charles "Polk", Teresa Ann Frances (Campbell), Louisa Eliza Lucretia (Moore).

Elizabeth's youngest Hale son, William M, said that she died at Chattanooga, TN, in an article that was written about his life. (NOT CONFIRMED)

Died:
William Hale was drowned in the Mississippi River when he went to sell produce at New Orleans, according to an account by his youngest son, William M. Hale.

William married Elizabeth "Betty" Francis in 0___ 1823 in Roane County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Hugh Francis and Frances "Frankie" Smith) was born in 0___ 1808 in Roane County, Tennessee; died after 1870 in Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri; was buried in Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Dallas County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth: 1808
Roane County
Tennessee, USA
Death: unknown, USA

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This photograph of Elizabeth was owned by her grandson Wood Francis Campbell and very kindly shared by his granddaughter Reva Campbell Myers. If you download the photo, please give them the credit. Thank you.

Elizabeth died sometime after the U.S. Census of 1870 for Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri, was taken. She's been found on this census living near her Hale children at Buffalo. She was living with her daughter Elizabeth "Betty" (Hale) Biggs and Betty's husband John Biggs. Some of her other Hale children and two Richey daughters are living nearby. She hasn't been located after the 1870 census as far as I know. It is possible that she returned to the Chattanooga Tennessee area about 1870 with her son Fountain Hale. Its possible she died there (see below) but there is no absolute death information of which I'm aware. If anyone has more information, please let me know so that it can be added.)

Elizabeth's parents were Frances "Franky" Smith (1774-1822) and Hugh Francis (1773-1843). She married WILLIAM HALE in 1823 in Roane County, TN. After Mr. Hale died, she married Sanford Richey in 1840 in Hamilton County, TN.

Her siblings in birth order with married names for the ladies:
(1) half-sister? Jane Francis Luttrell, no memorial;
(2) Nancy Francis Burris;
(3) Susannah Francis Burris, no memorial;
(4) Charles Smith Francis, no memorial;
(5) James Carlton Francis;
(6) John Woodson Francis;
(7) Mary "Polly" Francis, no memorial;
(8) half-sister Sarah Jane Francis Roberts.

Her Hale children (with married names if known) were: Joseph, Francis, Fountain, Frances "Franky" Line, Matilda Jane Bottom, John Woodson, Elizabeth "Bettie" Gaut Biggs and William M.

Her Richey children (with married names if known) were: Jane, Mary Cooper, Pelemla Josephine Campbell, Martha, Charles "Polk", Teresa Ann Frances Campbell, Louisa Eliza Lucretia Moore. Her son Charles Richey's burial place is unknown but probably near Thatchers Landing, Hamilton Co, TN. He died in 1870.

Elizabeth's youngest Hale son, William M, said that she died at Chattanooga, TN, in an article that was written about his life. (not confirmed)

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ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!


Family links:
Spouses:
William Hale (1807 - 1840)
Sanford Richey (1815 - ____)

Children:
Francis Hale (1823 - 1883)*
Fountain Hale (1827 - 1916)*
Frances Hale Line (1828 - 1883)*
Matilda Jane Hale Bottom (1833 - 1887)*
John Woodson Hale (1834 - 1909)*
Elizabeth Hale Biggs (1836 - 1916)*
William H. Hale (1840 - 1908)*
Pelemla Josephine Richey Campbell (1844 - 1938)*
Teresa Ann Francis Richey Campbell (1848 - 1932)*
Louisa Eliza Richey Moore (1849 - 1925)*

(NOTE: I've noticed that some folks show that Elizabeth died in 1850. That is old information and not true. She's been found on the 1870 U.S. Census living with her Hale children at Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri. Specifically, she's living with her daughter Elizabeth "Betty" (Hale) Biggs and Betty's husband John Biggs. Hale children and two Richey daughters are living nearby.

She hasn't been located after the 1870 census as far as I know. It is possible that she returned to the Chattanooga Tennessee area about 1870 with her son Fountain Hale. Its possible she died there (see below) but there is no absolute death information of which I'm aware. If anyone has more information, please let me know so that it can be added.)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1826, White County, Tennessee

Notes:

"White County TN Tax List:1826", lists "Thomas Henesy"...

Appears in the "1830 Census - Middle Tennessee", Byron Sistler, 1971", page 165

Both Sally and Thomas buried in unmarked graves in Hennessee Cem. Appears in 1860 TN Census, Davidson Co. (Nashville). See photo.

There appears listed on the roster of the 35th Tenn.Regiment, CSA, Co."B", Thomas Hennessee Sr. & Jr. The senior would have been in his sixties...?

Appears in the 1850 Wright Co.,MO Federal Census

Appears in Wright Co.,MO 1860 Census. Could have left Missouri early in 1860 on his way back to Warren County...

27 Mar 2011:

United States Census, 1860 for Thomas Hennessee
Name: Thomas Hennessee
Residence: , Wright, Missouri
Ward:
Age: 66 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1794
Birthplace: North Carolina
Gender: Male
Page: 65
Family Number: 405
Film Number: 803660
DGS Number: 4234825
Image Number: 00389
NARA Number: M653

To view the "Old Hennessee Cemetery", go to: http://www.tngenweb.org/warren/cemeteries/Hen.html

From: info@classroomfurniture.com
To: sam_broyles@hotmail.com
Subject: Daniel Broyles 1815-1856
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:52:34 -0400

Hello Sam.

Apparently you are to 'gotoguy' for BROYLES. Have you any data regarding this Daniel, son of Thomas & Susanna Yeager Broyles, who married Catherine Hennessee, 4 Aug 1842, in White Co.,TN?
I can list seven children, but none of their issue.
Can you help?

Thank you,

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David,

Below is the data I have. If you have any corrections or additions, I would very much appreciate your assistance.

Regards,
Sam Broyles
San Francisco, CA
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=
Descendants of: Thomas Hennessee

1 Thomas Hennessee m. --- Cain
2 Catherine Hennessee b. 1820 TN d. > 1860 MO m. Daniel Broyles m. 4 Aug 1842 White Co., TN b. 21 Aug 1815 White Co., TN d. c. 1856 Wright Co., MO [son of Thomas (Samuel Thomas) Broyles and Susanna Yeager]
3 Sarah Ann Broyles b. 1844 TN m. William L. Murrell m. c. 1867 b. 2 Apr 1844 Taney Co., MO d. 15 Sep 1920 Hartville, Wright, MO
4 Dorthula Murrell b. c. 1868 Hartville, Wright Co., MO
4 James M. Murrell b. c. 1870 Hartville, Wright Co., MO m. Fannie M. --- b. c. 1875
4 William Dee Murrell b. 21 May 1871 Hartville, Wright Co., MO d. 27 Aug 1954 Wright Co., MO m. Nancy Robinett b. 19 Jun 1872 Wright Co., MO d. 7 Oct 1965 Wright Co., MO [daughter of James Robinett and Nancy Smith] survived by 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren
5 Edna Murrell m. --- Nichols
5 Gladys Murrell m. --- Roberts
5 Harry Murrell
5 Cecil Murrell
4 Avah A. Murrell b. c. 1877 Hartville, Wright Co., MO
4 George Clarence Murrell b. 23 May 1878 Hartville, Wright Co., MO d. 27 Mar 1966 Springfield, MO m. Jannie --- b. c. 1880 survived by grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren
5 Mildred Murrell m. --- Mitchell
5 Van V. Murrell
3 Elizabeth Broyles b. 1846 TN d. > 1900 m. Thomas J. Bramhall b. 25 Apr 1845 d. 30 Mar 1877 [son of Jacob Bramhall and Elizabeth Aaron]
4 Barney Bramhall
4 Jacob Bramhall
4 Atlanta Bramhall
4 Isaiah Bramhall
4 H.T. Bramhall b. _____ d. > 1935 res Hartville, MO 1935
4 James Polk Bramhall m. Nora Dell Bohannon b. 3 Nov 1878
5 --- Bramhall
5 --- Bramhall
3 Thomas Broyles b. 23 Oct 1847 TN d. 3 Jul 1946 Montgomery, Wright, MO m. Sarah McRoberts b. 1849 MO d. < 1900 [daughter of Frances McConnell McRoberts and Eliza Young] A Confederate veteran who attended parades for many years in Mountain Grove, MO, he lived in Manes, Mo. and was age 94 in 1940. He died in the mid 1940's still faithful to the Southern Cause.
4 Amanda J. Broyles b. 4 Sep 1869 Wright Co., MO d. 10 Jul 1956 Springfield, MO m. --- Choate
5 Oran Choate b. Feb 1892
5 Hosa Choate b. Aug 1897
4 Daniel F. Broyles b. 1871 d. < 1956 m. --- Choate
4 James Broyles b. Sep 1873 d. < 1974
4 William P. Broyles b. 1876 MO d. > 1956 < 1974 m. Ella --- b. 1886 MO
5 Evert C. Broyles b. 27 Feb 1905 Wright Co., MO d. Nov 1987 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
5 Tommy A. Broyles b. 1908 Wright Co., MO
5 Ausber L. Broyles b. 15 Oct 1910 Wright Co., MO d. 22 Oct 1996 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO m. Ruby Owens d. resided 1996 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO

Ausber L. Broyles, 86, Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1996, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Saturday, at the chapel. Mr.Broyles was born in Wright County, MO. He worked as a mail/baggage handler for K.C. Terminal Railroad. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Red Bridge Baptist Church. Mr. Broyles is survived by his wife, Ruby Owens Broyles, of the home; three sons, Bill, Kansas City, MO, Tommy, Dallas, TX, and Edwin, Oklahoma City, OK; a sister, Estelline Mort, Sun City West, AZ; several grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

6 Bill Broyles b. _____ d. resided 1996 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
6 Tommy Allen Broyles b. _____ d. resided 2007 Gregg Co., TX m. Karen D. --- m. Neely Tyann Tackett m. 07 Jul 2007 Gregg Co., TX d. resided 2007 Gregg Co., TX
7 Tommy Broyles b. 23 Feb 1969 d. resided 2005 Gregg Co., TX
6 Edwin Broyles b. _____ d. resided 1996 Oklahoma City, OK
5 Mary O. Broyles b. 1917 Wright Co., MO
5 Sarah E. Broyles b. 1923 Wright Co., MO
5 Estelline Broyles b. _____ d. resided 1996 Sun City West, AZ m. Robert C. Mort b. 19 Sep 1924 KS d. 18 Feb 2004 Sun City West, AZ
4 John L. Broyles b. 31 Oct 1877 MO d. 13 Nov 1960 MO m. Susie Caddell b. 18 Feb 1875 KY d. 02 Dec 1941 Jasper Co., MO
4 Joseph Broyles b. _____ d. > 1956 < 1974
4 Reuben Thomas Broyles b. 3 Sep 1883 MO d. 07 Mar 1975 Fresno, Fresno Co., CA m. Naomi A. Baker b. 07 Oct 1888 MO d. 25 Aug 1966 Visalia, Tulare, CA
5 Orville Noah Broyles b. 05 Jul 1913 MO d. 09 Mar 1982 Bishop, Inyo, CA m. Inez ---
5 Ineza Broyles b. 1917
5 Ruby Broyles b. 1920
5 Dorothy Broyles b. 1922
5 Dannie Broyles b. 1926
5 Esther M. Broyles b. 1923
4 Samuel Montgomery Broyles b. Nov 1886 MO d. 1962 Buhl, Twin Falls Co m. Oma Shropshire b. 1891 MO d. resided 1962 Buhl, Twin Falls Co
5 Loman C. Broyles b. 31 Aug 1914 MO d. 01 Jul 1989 MO
5 Stanley F. Broyles b. 1911 MO
4 Sara Aretta Broyles b. 15 Mar 1890 Manes, Wright Co., MO d. 8 Mar 1974 Hartville, Wright Co., MO m. --- Sullivant
3 James Gideon Broyles b. 23 Jun 1850 Hartville, Wright Co., MO d. 24 Mar 1928 Hartville, Wright Co., MO m. Laura B. Hart b. 30 Jul 1863 d. 9 Aug 1895 Wright Co., MO [daughter of Isaac Hart and Triphena P. Pool] m. Elizabeth A. Absher b. 06 Aug 1866 Mountain Grove, Wright Co., MO d. 25 Feb 1925 Hartville, Wright Co., MO [daughter of John Anderson Absher and Elizabeth Watson]
4 Roy Broyles b. 01 Mar 1890 Wright Co., MO d. 14 Apr 1967 Cabool, Wright Co., MO m. Jessie Nickle b. 01 Oct 1904 d. Sep 1981 Hartville, Wright Co., MO

7 grandchildren

5 Jerry Broyles b. _____ d. resided 1967 Slater, MO
5 Dorothy Broyles b. _____ d. resided 1967 Hartville, Wright Co., MO m. --- Branstetter d. resided 1967 Hartville, Wright Co., MO
5 Jewell Broyles b. _____ d. resided 1967 Mountain Grove, MO m. --- Pearman d. resided 1967 Mountain Grove, MO
4 James Kingsley Broyles b. 23 Oct 1884 Wright Co., MO d. 25 May 1977 Springfield, Greene Co., MO m. Alice Lamb m. 25 May 1918 Brigham City, Box Elder Co., Utah b. 1890 MO m. Ethel Aleth Findley b. Jul 1895 Hartville, Wright Co., MO d. 4 Jun 1963 Springfield, Greene Co., MO
[daughter of Marion Findley and Mary Jane Newton]
5 Ralph Eugene Broyles b. 06 Sep 1907 MO d. 24 Jan 1969 El Paso, El Paso Co., TX
5 James Kingsley Broyles Jr. b. 1922 d. resided 1977 Springfield, Greene Co., MO
5 Paul Donald Broyles b. _____ Wright Co., MO d. reside 1977 West Bloomfield, Oakland Co., MI
4 Zona Broyles b. Jan 1888 m. Joseph A. Copening
4 James A. Broyles b. Oct 1884 m. Elizabeth Smith m. 2 Oct 1851
4 Roup Broyles b. Mar 1889
4 Oria Broyles b. Jun 1892
3 Patrick Broyles b. 1852 Wright Co., MO
3 Rebecca Broyles b. 1854 Wright Co., MO m. --- Garner
4 Catherine Garner b. 1873 MO
3 Daniel Broyles b. Feb 1856 Wright Co., MO m. Lucy A. --- b. Jan 1860 KY
4 Thomas R. Broyles b. 1881 MO m. Liza --- m. Virgie --- b. 1881 MO
5 Woneta Hazel Broyles b. 04 Nov 1898 Mountain Grove, Wright Co., MO d. 27 Jan 1987 St. Helens, Columbia, OR m. Jess Barger m. 31 Oct 1915 St. Helens, Columbia, OR b. 12 Mar 1897 MO d. Mar 1987 PA m. Lester Egbert (Bert) Brown m. 02 Mar 1923 Columbia Co., Oregon b. 19 Dec 1900 Greenfield, Adair, IA d. 11 Sep 1979 St. Helens, Columbia, OR
6 Wilbur Barger b. 14 Sep 1916 St. Helens, Columbia, OR
6 Doris Barger b. 25 Mar 1918 St. Helens, Columbia, OR
6 Morris Barger b. 10 Dec 1919 St. Helens, Columbia, OR
6 Lester Egbert Brown b. 05 Apr 1927 St. Helens, Columbia, OR m. June Birt m. 5 Apr 1947 m. --- Blankinship
7 Lester Arthur Brown b. 22 Feb 1956 Portland, Multnomah, ORi d. 8 Jun 1985 Riverside Co., CA m. --- Schaeffer
5 Edmon Broyles b. 1906 MO
5 Mabel Broyles b. 1912 AR

Name: Thomas Hennessee
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Wright, Missouri, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 66
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1794
Birthplace: North Carolina
Page: 65


Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Thomas Hennessee M 66 North Carolina
Sarah Hennessee F 52 Tennessee
Nancy Hennessee F 21 Tennessee
Adelanedas Hennessee M 15 Tennessee
James Hennessee M 12 Tennessee
Andrew J Hennessee M 11 Tennessee

Household ID: 405
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M653
Affiliate Film Number: 660
GS Film Number: 803660
Digital Folder Number: 005170241
Image Number: 00389

Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHZ2-GMN : 14 December 2017), Andrew J Hennessee in entry for Thomas Hennessee, 1860.

end of this census record

Birth:
Map & History of Burke County, North Carolina http://bit.ly/Rd17uM

Died:
Map & History of Warren County, Tennessee... http://bit.ly/Sl3IRM or

Buried:
in an unmarked grave, view location and grave-site photos of the Old Hennessee Cemetery... http://bit.ly/1FVXSxM

Thomas married Miss Cain in (~1816) in (Warren County, Tennessee). Miss (daughter of (James or Gideon Cain) and (Ruth LNU)) was born in 1800 in (North Carolina); died in 1829 in Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

3 Nov 2013: Found her cited as, "Sarah" ... http://www.geni.com/people/Sarah-Cain/165137

4 Jul 1998: Tantalizing data regarding Miss Cain's first name. "Ailsy" & "Rebecca" are re-occurring names of her grandchildren...DAH
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"1830 Census - Middle Tennessee", Byron Sistler, 1971, p. 169:

Henisee, Abigail S. 12002-1101"

Conjecture: That Abigail could be Thomas' first wife, Miss Cain. Note that the ages & genders correlate with Thomas' children with his first wife.

Note: Christian name, "Abigail", does not appear in any subsequent progeny; more likely her name is "Rebecca Abigail/Abigail Rebecca"...DAH

Rebecca Ann Hennessee, m. Henry Yeager, second male child named, Wesley CAIN Yeager...could this be a clue to Miss Cain's father? One usually reads "John Wesley", often called "Wesley". Read further notes re CAIN...DAH
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What is the relationship between Miss Cain and John CAIN listed in following complaint?

Abstracted from "The Upper Cumberland Researcher", Volume XXI, No.1, Spring 1996,article entitled, "The Sparta Recorder and Law Journal by Anderson and Long, July 31, 1830 Vol. 1, No. 13", p. 18

"CHANCERY of M'MINVILLE DECREES

Thomas Wilcher, administrator and legale of Archibald P. Wilchire, dec. and Leroy Hammans, guardian of Barto Vaughn, complaints vs. John Cain, Jesse Wooton, Jas. Henessee, Nancy Wilcher, Charles Colson**, Jonathan Wootton and Wm. Pragill*, defendants."


* 13 Jul 2008: Could not locate Wooton or Pragill in 1850 Warren or White County census...DAH

** 20 Aug 2009: Enumerated in the 1820 Warren Co. Census, page 11 is David COLSON cited as over 45...DAH

end

Found in, "The Warren County, Tennessee Cemetery Book 4", p. 67;

"CAIN, Robert B. 25 Feb 1808 KY - 25 Feb 1889. Son of William and Hannah (now known, STANFIELD) Cain, husband of Mary L. Lawrence."

Have noted this as it is one of the few references to CAIN in early Warren County...DAH
_

Listed in the 1820 Warren County Jail Petition, abstracted by Wanda Gant, "...John Cain..."

Posted 4 sep 1999 on the Cain Family Genealogy Forum by Karen Brown, email address unknown,

I am seaching for information on my ggg grandfather, George W. CAIN. He was born in 1809 in Warren Co., TN. He married Rebecca STONE (descendent of Thomas STONE) in Sequatchie Co. TN. If you have any information regarding George's parents or siblings, I would appreciate your assistance."

6 Jan 2006: http://www.tngenweb.org/warren/webbbs/queries/index.cgi?read=2196

CAIN

Posted By: Patricia Gausnell
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2007, at 11:51 p.m.

James CAIN b. 1781 in NC, lived in Warren Co, TN and then Marion Co, TN from about 1800-1840. 1842 went to Ozark co, MO, died there abt 1860. Wife possibly Ruth, children: Ruth (md Owen KERSEY), George W, (md Rebecca STONE, Sarah L. (md Andrew BRIGGS), James M (md Amanda STONE), John S. (md. Charlotte CANNON), Charles D (md Dorothy TEVERBAUGH), Eliza (md. Robert GILLILAND, Lucinda (md. Silvester EVANS), possibly Leward. Sons George W and John S. remained in Sequatchie Valley, TN, others went to Missouri with James. Would love to learn more and share.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsequat/stone.htm

CAIN, George W. b. April 9, 1809, d. July 3, 1889, h/o Rebecca Cain
CAIN, Rebecca (Stone) b. December 16, 1813, d. July 6, 1887, w/o G. W. Cain

end

bartlett cain

Posted By: ckanelong
Date: Sunday, 31 December 2000, at 4:56 p.m.

am looking for a connection for family of bartlett cain lived in warren co. TN 1830 on collins river, George cain wittnessed land transaction dated 1828
___

"Cains Cumberland Kentucky, Surry NC"

Submitted by Nancy Foster, ms_painter@hotmail.com, offers more clues for our unknown Miss Cain who married Thomas HENNESSEE...DAH

Posted by: Nancy Foster (ID *****4803)
Date: August 07, 2003 at 05:19:18

Hi All,

I have found some more info that may help some of us figure out our Cains in Cumberland CO KY.

William Cain md Hannah Stanfield in 1790's in Surry NC, in 1800 census he had 1 male 0-10 2 males 26-45 , 1 female 0-10 and 1 female 26-45, this in Surry. In 1810 Cumberland Census he had 1 male 0-10, 2 males 16-26 and he was over 45, he had 1 female 0-10 and 1 26-45. So at this point he had 3 males in house and 1 daughter,

in 1815 Lucinda Cain md Joel Claywell,

in 1823 Thomas Cain md Margaret Claywell (siblings).

These 2 families left Cumberland after 1830 and went to Scott Co Illinois. Thomas died there 1833, leaving Margaret a widow. Lucinda lived a long time. So Thomas is still there in 1830 census also younger William Cain and a Rhoda Cain.

Also in Surry in 1800 was a Russell Cain and a Tice (Mathias) Cain.

In CC Ky 1810 is also a Ben(Benjamin) Cain, he md Rebekah Stanfield, Hanna Stanfield sister. They are only in CC Ky in 1810, they had 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26 and one 45+, s females 0-10 and 2 10-16 and 1 45+.

A Benjamin Cain can be found in Warren Co Tn in 1820, he has 2 males 0-10, 1 16-18 and 1 45+, females 1 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 26-45 and 1 45+.

Also there is a John Cain who has 1 male 0-10, 1 18-26 and 1 26-45 and 1 female 10-16. I have found where he came there about 1815 and was in Tombstone and Bible records as being the son of William and Hannah Cain, he md Beersheba Porter Sullivan, John died in 1830's.

Robert B Cain is there 1850 census, he is reported to be son of William and Hannah Cain b 1808 Ky. He md first Mary Lawrence 1831 in Davidson Tn, she the dau of William Pitt Lawrence and Nancy Pomeroy. She died by 1836 and he md Tebitha C unknown. Robert died in McMinnville Tn 1889. Robert's dau Mary md James Camp, she was his second wife as had md Laura A Cain first she died and he md Mary. Laura was the dau of John and Beersheeba Cain.

So it looks as if Benjamin left CC Ky after 1810 and went to Warren Co Tn and Williams' possible sons Robert B and John went too. Since William's remaining children went to Scott Illinois after 1830, this appears to take this entire migration of Cains out of CC KY before 1840. The only questions remaining then are who is the Rhoda Cain in 1820 CC Ky, she has 3 males 0-10, 1 10-16 and 2 females 0-10,1 16-26 and 1 26-45. She is not there in 1830. I found this Mathias Cain md Rhoda Goodman (daughter of Ba(r)tlett Goodman) 1794 in Bedford Virginia, I do not know if this is the same Mathias in 1800 surry NC or the same Rhoda in 1820 CC Ky, but is worth looking into.

In addition in 1840 Scott Illinois is a Bartlett Cain who came there from McMinnville Tn about 1833, he had sons William Bartlett and Benjamin C Cain. He went on to Wisconsin after 1850.

I will continue this message on another message as I seem to be trying to get kicked off.

Smiles,

Nancy

23 May 2005;

More fodder for the CAIN mystery as to who is the 'Miss Cain' who married Thomas HENNESSEE...DAH

TNGenWeb Project
Warren County Tennessee Records

Warren County Tennessee Soldiers
From Commissions of Officers
Tennessee Militia 1796-1815 - 29th Regiment
By Wanda Muncey Gant

Alexander, Silas Ensign 22 June 1810...

Kain, James 1811 - 2nd Maj. 1 July 1812

WARREN COUNTY, TN PETITION ca1830

To the Honorable General Assembly of the State of Tennessee Now in Session: We your Humble petitioners living at some distance from a Justice of the peace and there being only one in the Captain's Company in which we your petitioners reside, we therefore humbly pray that you will appoint Mr. John Foreman to the office of a Justice of the Peace for the County of Warren in Capt. Samuel Dial's Company, for which we your humble petitioners will forever pray. [Located at the TN State Archives and brought to attention by Coffee Countian Betty Bridgewater]

Cain, Bartlett
Cain, James

end

Birthdate: 1800 (29)
Birthplace: TN, USA
Death: Died 1829 in Warren, TN, USA
Place of Burial: Hennessee Cemetery , Warren Co., Tenn.(unmark grave)
Immediate Family:
Wife of Thomas Hennessee
Mother of Gideon Cain Hennessee; Alley Suttles; Catherine Broyles; Elizabeth Hennessee; Thomas Hennessee and 2 others
Managed by: Jacqueline Livingston
Last Updated: March 4, 2017

Immediate Family

Thomas Hennessee
husband

Gideon Cain Hennessee
son

Alley Suttles
daughter

Catherine Broyles
daughter

Elizabeth Hennessee
daughter

Thomas Hennessee
son

Patrick Samuel Hennessee
son

Andrew Jackson "Andy" Hennessee
son

Obidiah Hennessee
stepson

Leonidas Hennessee
stepson

James Hennessee
stepson

Rachel Hennessee
stepdaughter

end

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: farmer

Notes:

William Acy Smith, Sr
BIRTH 26 Jan 1782
North Carolina, USA
DEATH 26 Aug 1881 (aged 99)
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
BURIAL
Shellsford Cemetery
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, USA
MEMORIAL ID 27294652 · View Source

He was the son of Col. Larkin Smith (1756-1813) and Mary Eleanor HILL Smith (1760-1797). His parents are thought to be buried in or near the same cemetery.

Children not listed below:
Tabitha Smith (1812-1884)
Franklin Smith (1820-1907)
Sarah "Sally" Smith (born 1820, death unknown)
Isaiah Isaac Smith (1822-1826)
Myrna Jane Smith (1825-1907)

end of profile

William married Rutha "Ruthie" Jennings in (~1810) in (Warren County, Tennessee). Rutha (daughter of Obediah Jennings and Elizabeth Dodson) was born on 6 Jan 1796 in Grainger County, Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1878 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Shellsford Cemetery, 121 Bottoms Road, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee 37111. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Birth: 6 Jan 1796, Claiborne County, Tennessee

Notes:

Rutha Jennings Smith
BIRTH 6 Jan 1796
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
DEATH 9 Jan 1878 (aged 82)
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
BURIAL
Shellsford Cemetery
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, USA
MEMORIAL ID 27294653 · View Source

Her parents were Obediah Jennings (born before 1777 in Virginia, died Apr.12,1830 in Warren County, TN) and Elizabeth DODSON Jennings (born about 1776 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and died May 1850 on the Jennings Farm in Warren County, Tennessee).


Family Members
Spouse
Photo
William Acy Smith
1782–1881

Children
Tabitha Smith Hennessee
1812–1884

Photo
Harrison Buck Smith
1814–1887

Obediah Smith
1816–1857

Photo
Sallie Sarah Smith Hennessee
1818–1899

Photo
William Franklin Smith
1820–1907

Isaiah Smith
1822–1826

Photo
Myra Jane Smith Wright
1825–1907

Photo
Maranda Smith Bottoms
1828–1913

William Asa Smith
1832–1852

Photo
Martha J Smith Dodson
1834–1890

Photo
James VanBuren Smith
1837–1929

end of profile

Samuel married unnamed spouse(Scotland). unnamed was born in (Scotland). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married unnamed spouse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Easter Nail on 14 Oct 1796 in Roane County, Tennessee. Easter was born in 0___ 1778 in Prince William County, Virginia; died in 0Jan 1860 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for Hugh Francis:
"petition to th General Assembly of Tennessee for the division of Knox County" 1799

Hugh and his Father Joseph signed the 2nd petition

1802 The County was organized for civil and military purposes into six companies commanded by :Captains THOMAS COULTERS, RICHARD OLIVER, GRAY SIMMS, GEORGE INGRAM, JOHN WALKER AND HUGH FRANCIS. This organization provided a system for tax collecting and protection from incursions by the indians

Hugh Francis Roane Co. Appointed JP. 1809 House JOURNAL,p 191
Hugh Francis Roane Co. Resigned as JP. 1811 House Journal p73
Hugh Francis Roane Co. Bondsman for James Bowman


Hugh Francis Roane Co. security for Enoch Willett p79
Hugh moved to Hamilton County Tn. and bought a farm in the salem community and lived with his son James Carlton Francis and J. W. Francis ,Jane Francis
Hugh Francis died 16 march 1843
The book "James County the lost county of tennessee "

Hugh's son James Carlton Francis was Sherrif of Hamilton County 1842-1844

Hugh married Frances "Frankie" Smith on 27 Oct 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina. Frances was born on 4 Jul 1774 in Orange County, Virginia; died in 0___ 1822 in Roane County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Click here to view Frankie's antecedents ... http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/a/Donald-Francis-East-Ridge/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0127.html

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Possessions: 1805; Warren County, Tennessee
• Possessions: 1812; Warren County, Tennessee
• Will: 7 Mar 1848, Warren County, Tennessee
• Will: 2 Feb 1851, Warren County, Tennessee
• Probate: 19 Apr 1851, Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

From James came all of the Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and other Western Hennessee families...

Last Will & Testament of James Hennessee of the County of Warren and the State of Tennessee

I, James Hennessee, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, I being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following: That is to say

Item First:

I have heretofore given my oldest son, Thomas Hennessee, one tract of land lying in Warren County on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, also one negro girl worth three hundred dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, one bed and furniture, one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Second:

I have given my son, Patrick S. Hennessee, on tract or parcel of land worth two hundred and fifty dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars and one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and also one other negro girl, named Hannah, worth two-hundred and fifty dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Third:

I have given my daughter, Alsey Christian, one negro woman named Betty, worth five hundred dollars, one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and two horses worth thirty dollars each and that is all I ever intend to give her.

Item Fourth:

I have given my son Archibald W. Hennessee one tract or parcel of land on the waters of Collins River in the County of Warren worth two hundred dollars, one mare, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, and one cow and calf, bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars, and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Fifth:

I have given my son Alfred Hennessee one tract or parcel of land in County of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, one negro boy worth four hundred dollars and one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Sixth:

I have given my son Alexander Hennessee one tract of land lying on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and two negro girls worth two hundred and fifty dollars each and one bedstead bed and furniture worth ten dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item Seventh:

I have given my son Henry Hennessee one negro boy and one negro girl worth three hundred dollars each, one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Item 8:

I have given my son James W. Hennessee one tract of land in the county of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and one negro girl worth two hundred dollars and one horse, bridle and saddle worth eighty-five dollars, one bed and furniture worth eight dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.

Now as touching my free hold estate which I am lawfully seized and possessed of at this time. First, I give to and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Hennessee ten acres of land including by dwelling houses and all other out-building running from the bank of Collins River west to the branch, also the seventh part of forty acres of land in the County of Warren and west of my dwelling house and formerly know as school land, also the seventh part of all my household furniture and here saddle which she now is in possession of and the seventh part of my stock.

Item 2nd:

I give to my son John Hennessee ten acres of land on the upper end of my land next to the river including a small field, also his saddle and also the seventh part of all my stock and household furniture and the seventh part of the above mentioned school-land, and lastly as to all the rest residing and remainder of my real and personal estate goods and cattles of whatsoever kind, the one I give and demise to Polly Ann Hennessee my oldest daughter, Samuel M. Hennessee, Ester Hennessee, Anderson L. Hennessee and Eliza Jane Hennessee in the following manner, that is to say the same shall be equally divided amongst the five last mentioned children.

I hereby appoint my wife Jane Hennessee and P. S. Hennessee sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made and my said wife Jane Hennessee shall remain in full possession of all that part of the land then divided to my last mentioned six children during her widowhood or until the youngest child becomes of age my said executrix and executor give theirs of their portion as mentioned in my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one-thousand-eight-hundred and forty-eight. The above division shall be made after all my just debts is paid.

Signed: James Hennessee

Note: A Codicil was signed by James Hennessee on Sunday, February 2, 1851, affirming "Item 2nd" of his will. On Saturday, April 19, 1851 a commission was appointed to sell the property.

Elisha David Cunningham witnessed the will of James Hennessee, Warren County, TN Will Book I, p. 119 ... DAH

end of Last Will & TEstament

Wanda Gant, who has abstracted a list of 1820 Warren County jail-petitioners, cites among them;

"...Wilcher, Thomas
Wilsher, R. P.". - Who is this? Could he be another son of Thomas (Ransom Pinckney?). He must have been born before 1799 as the list cites those who are in majority only. On further reflection, R. P., could be simply a misread or typo for A. P. - Archibald Price?...DAH

What is the relationship between Miss Cain and John CAIN listed in following complaint?

circa 1830-1831:

"CHANCERY of M'MINVILLE DECREES

Thomas Wilcher, administrator and legale of Archibald P. Wilchire, dec. and Leroy Hammans, guardian of Barto Vaughn, complaints vs.

John Cain, Jesse Wooton, Jas. Henessee, Nancy Wilcher, Charles Colson, Jonathan Wootton and Wm. Pragill, defendants."

13 Jul 2008: Could not locate Wooton or Pragill in 1850 Warren or White County census...DAH

Abstracted from "The Upper Cumberland Researcher", Volume XXI, No.1, Spring 1996,article entitled, "The Sparta Recorder and Law Journal by Anderson and Long, July 31, 1830 Vol. 1, No. 13", p. 18

20 Jul 2008

http://www.tngenweb.org/white/_minutes/1814_172.html

Would Frances Hennessee be a sibling or a son to James? There no further references to the name, "Frances", in James' line...DAH

21 July 1815

P. 172 It is therefore considered by the Court the cause continue until the next term of this Court.

Ordered by Court that Zachariah Jones be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Sparta to Allens ferry beginning where Furgersons path turns off, thence to said ferry, and that William Irwin Esqr. furnish a sufficient number of hand to work there on and open said road and who shall be considered bound to work thereon until sufficiently opened and then to return to work on former road assigned them to work on and keep in repair &c.

Ordered by Court that Moses Lynnville be appointed Overseer of the road from Hailys old Cabin to the house of Reuben Ragland Esqr. and that Reuben Ragland assign a list of hand to work there on.

Saturday July 22nd 1815. Ordered that Court be adjourned until Court in Court.

Turner Lane )

Frances Hennessee )

Joseph Smith ) Esqrs.

Isaac Medkiff )

Test- Jacob A. Lane. Clk.

end of this notation

more...

Other "James'" found in early records...

James Henesy 1762 North Carolina Taxpayers List New Hanover County, NC p. 95 Tax Roll: North Carolina New Hanover D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Henesy 1763 North Carolina Taxpayers List New Hanover County, NC p. 95 Tax Roll: North Carolina New Hanover D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennesy 1780 Irish Settlers in America Vermont Revolutionary Patriot p. 257 Rev.Patriots: Vermont Uncited Vol. I Grant Hennessa Item:
James Hennessy 1778 Calender of Maryland State Papers:The Red Papers Oath: Maryland Anne Arundel State of Maryland D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessee 1860 Alabama Census:1860 p. 220 Census: Alabama Jones Bluff,Sumter 1860Sumter ALD.A.Hennessee Item:

James Henecy 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 565 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Heney 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 230 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Henecy 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 229 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Hennessy 1780 Irish Settlers in America p. 318 Mil. Service: Uncited Uncited Vol. IMichael J. O'Brien Grant Hennessa Item:

James Hennesy 1777 Irish Settlers in America Vermont Revolutionary Patriot p. 257 Rev.Patriots: Vermont County Unknown Vol. IMichael J. O'Brien Grant Hennessa Item:

James Hennessy 1805 Talbot County,MD Guardian Accounts Apprenticeship: Maryland Talbot D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessy 1793 Talbot County,MD Guardian Accounts Birth: Maryland Talbot D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessee 1809 Early Deeds of Williamson Co.,TN:1792-1812 Land Purchase Tennessee Franklin Joyce Martin Murray Davidson Mary Barnes

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Subject Jump: You might be interested that on this same 1805 Tax List, image 4 of 5, left side, entry number 17 is a James Hennessee.

{Someone has scribbled in the edge of the document that James Hennessee was a handsome dude, wealthy beyond belief and the local power broker for Rock Island governent when it was still White County---or something like that........}

Source Information: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/tnearlytaxlist/?name=james_hennessee&name_x=_x&residence=_tennessee-usa_45].

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"Tennessee County Formation Maps" 1777-1985 ... http://tngenweb.org/maps/county-ani/tn-maps/tn-cf.html

Select a year and view county line changes...

Note: In March 2018, a researcher wrote in to state the following: "...when Hamilton was expanded to include land previously held by the Cherokee and when Bradley County was formed, it shows the current line between the two counties. In fact, Hamilton County originally followed White Oak Mountain to the GA line, which left Apison, Howardville and other parts east in Bradley County. When James County was formed, those communities of Bradley County withdrew to join with the eastern strip of Hamilton County to form James County; however, when James County was dissolved, all of its territory went to Hamilton County, including the portion previously in Bradley County." Source: Donnelly, P. W., & East Tennessee Historical Society. (1983). James County: A lost county of Tennessee. Ooltewah, Tenn: Old James County Chapter, East Tennessee Historical Society.

Page last updated: March 3, 2018


end of note

Name: James Hennessee
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1850
Event Place: Warren county, Warren, Tennessee, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 84
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1766
Birthplace: North Carolina
House Number: 438


Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
James Hennessee M 84 North Carolina
Jane Hennessee F 52 Tennessee
Samuel Hennessee M 19 Tennessee
Easther Hennessee F 17 Tennessee
Anderson T Hennessee M 14 Tennessee
Eliza J Hennessee F 11 Tennessee
William Harper M 25 Alabama

Household ID: 438
Line Number: 5
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M432
Affiliate Film Number: 898
GS Film Number: 444854
Digital Folder Number: 004206055
Image Number: 00072

Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC69-PH3 : 12 April 2016), William Harper in household of James Hennessee, Warren county, Warren, Tennessee, United States; citing family 438, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

end of this census record

Birth:
Map & History of Burke County, North Carolina http://bit.ly/Rd17uM

Will:
Initial will recorded...

Will:
This was the last codicil recorded.

Died:
Map & History of Warren County, Tennessee... http://bit.ly/PIsRbw

Buried:
http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~jemjr/genealogy/graveyard.htm

OLD BURIAL GROUNDS OF WARREN COUNTY, TENN. By MRS. BLANCHE BENTLEY

"One of the best known and first organized churches of Warren County was Liberty, a mile or so from McMinnville. As shown by his will, land was given by Thomas Wiltshire (Wilcher) http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I1214&tree=hennessee, the church house built and the church, Cumberland Presbyterian in doctrine, organized all in 1815. William Cheek Smartt is the reputed founder and he and John Allison, a Revolutionary soldier, were two of its first elders William C. Smartt, his wives, his venerable mother, and many descendants are buried in this peaceful enclosure which in the springtime, with its level grassy turf, its evergreens, flowers, and waving vines, looks very like a garden of the long ago. William C. Smartt was a commissioned general in the militia, but he won his spurs as a fighting man at Mobile under Jackson where he was promoted to the rank of major."

James married Sarah "Sallie" Wilcher in ~1794 in (Burke County, North Carolina). Sarah (daughter of Thomas Wilcher, Sr. and (Nancy Anna) "Anne" (Walton) LNU) was born in 1775 in (Amherst County, Virginia); died about 8 Jul 1830 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in (Liberty Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Death: (BEFORE 1825), Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

Birth:
or Amherst Co.,VA

Buried:
OLD BURIAL GROUNDS OF WARREN COUNTY, TENN. By MRS. BLANCHE BENTLEY

"One of the best known and first organized churches of Warren County was Liberty, a mile or so from McMinnville. As shown by his will, land was given by her father, Thomas Wiltshire (Wilcher) http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I1214&tree=hennessee, the church house built and the church, Cumberland Presbyterian in doctrine, organized all in 1815. William Cheek Smartt is the reputed founder and he and John Allison, a Revolutionary soldier, were two of its first elders..."


http://home.att.net/~jemjr/graveyard.htm

Notes:

No proof that he is the father of Miss Cain, only an educated guess...DAH

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CAIN

Posted By: Patricia Gausnell
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2007, at 11:51 p.m.

James CAIN b. 1781 in NC, lived in Warren Co, TN and then Marion Co, TN from about 1800-1840. 1842 went to Ozark co, MO, died there abt 1860. Wife possibly Ruth, children: Ruth (md Owen KERSEY), George W, (md Rebecca STONE, Sarah L. (md Andrew BRIGGS), James M (md Amanda STONE), John S. (md. Charlotte CANNON), Charles D (md Dorothy TEVERBAUGH), Eliza (md. Robert GILLILAND, Lucinda (md. Silvester EVANS), possibly Leward.

Sons George W and John S. remained in Sequatchie Valley, TN, others went to Missouri with James. Would love to learn more and share.

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Dear Patricia.

Thanks so much for your response and commentary. I have little to add other than the early 19th c. CAINS were no doubt related. Pioneering, in those days, was usually done in groups of related blood-lines with other allied-families.

Miss Cain's issue fore-names do not seem to offer any clues to her ancestry, however her grandchildrens' names do suggest interest, i.e., 'Gideon, Wesley'. If you run across these Christian names is your research, please do inform me.

Again, many thanks...David Hennessee

----- Original Message -----
From: Patricia Gausnell
To: ClassroomFurniture.com
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: CAIN


Dear David,

Thank you for the information you sent. There are some very interesting things there that I have not previously seen. I have just recently found my Cain family in Warren county, TN.

I have found a few things. First of all, let me tell you what I do know, or believe to be true about my Cains. The James Cain in Warren Co, TN I am quite sure is mine (actually my husband's). The reason is that in the 1830 census he is living next door to Owen Kersey. Owen Kersey is married to James' daughter Ruth. They are also together on the 1840 census of Marion Co, TN, at least living near, and also on the 1850 census of Ozark Co, MO. I did not find them on the 1840 until just recently because the name is spelled KAIN. On the 1850 it is spelled KEAN.

On the 1820 I only found James Cain and John Cain in Warren Co. I have not looked through it thoroughly. I have thought they were probably related. Perhaps brothers, but possibly father and son. The 1850 census indicates that James was born about 1781, but the 1820 says he was 45 +, indicating it would be 1775 or earlier. The 1830 says he was 50-60, indication 1770-1780. The 1840 says 60-70.

I don't know where you saw my information. But since seeing these earlier censuses in Warren co, TN, I now believe he had several more children than I have previously known about. On the 1820, he has 3 boys and 5 girls, assuming all of the children there are his. On the 1830, he has 6 boys and 4 girls. On the 1840, he has 1 boy and 3 girls.

What I am getting at is that your Abigail or Miss Cain or Elizabeth could easily be one of James Cain's daughters. It is possible that John could also be his son. Although the birthdate for James would have to be a little before 1780.

Now there is William Cain and Hannah Stanfield [10 Aug 2010 - FamilySearch.org:http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=ancestorsearchresults.asp] . I don't know how to figure them in with my James Cain and the others. Are they related or not? So far I can't tell. I know my James Cain was born in NC, but there are a lot of Cains in NC, particularly in Orange and Bladen cos, and as you mentioned, Surry. So I haven't figured out where my James came from.

Here is a question. Is it possible that the Warren Co, TN property where the Cains lived is the same place in the Sequatchie Co that was later in Marion Co, and now in Sequatchie Co? Probably not, but I know there were a lot of boundary changes and new counties created. Probably someone who knows a lot about Warren co, history would know that.

On the Warren co usgenweb site www.tngenweb.org/warren/ I found a Goodspeed, History of Tennessee, Warren County excerpt. It mentions that "Among those who secured grants from North Carolina calling for lands in Warren County were... ...James Kane..." He was the only Kane/Cain/Kain mentioned. It also mentioned later that he was in the Fifth District.

I have wondered when he actually went to Warren Co from NC. Your data indicates that George W. Cain, one of James' sons, was born in Warren co in 1809. I think the county was created in 1807.

I have corresponded with several Cain cousins in the past, and have not really kept the correspondences all together. I think I will try to get all the people together so we can share information. I have been invited to a STONE family reunion in June is Sequatchie County where James CAIN settled and where 2 of his children married children of William STONE. So I think some of the people there will also be Cain descendants. My husband and I plan to attend, and also spend some time researching in that area, as well as Marion Co, Arkansas, and Ozark Co, MO, where our Cains lived later. My husband's mother is Hester Clara CAIN Gausnell, age 92, and she was born in Marion Co, AR. We will probably go there first, and then to TN. Before then I would like to try to get a bunch more research done and make contact with more Cain relatives.

Thank you again for this information, and let's keep in touch.

Patricia Gausnell
----- Original Message -----
From: ClassroomFurniture.com
To: gausnell@douglasfast.net
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 4:08 AM
Subject: CAIN


Hello Patricia.

Have been searching the CAIN-HENNESSEE connection for 20 years and alas, to no avail.

Am sending an attachment that includes all the data & info I've collected regarding CAIN.

Hope you find a valuable clue...David Hennessee

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(James married (Ruth LNU). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wesley Dodson, "The Smiths are Irish. Larkin Smith came from VA to TN...".

Deed Book of Amherst County, Virginia, p. 9:

"16 Sep 1746 LARKIN SMITH & wife MARY to CHAS. LYNCH"

Warren Cantrell mentions a Larkin SMITH, Jr...DAH

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Larkin married Mary Eleanor Hill(Virginia). Mary was born in 1760 in (Virginia); died in 1797 in (Virginia). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Surveyor
• Religion: Primitive Baptist
• Residence: 1812, Warren County, Tennessee
• Will: 12 Apr 1830, Warren County, Tennessee
• Probate: 12 Apr 1832, Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

"The parents of Obediah are not proven but his name was thought to be Royal Obediah and if so, he is listed in the Grainger Co.,TN will of Royal Jennings, Sr. Others say his name was Pleasant Obediah and that he is the Pleasant Jennings mentioned in the will. All unproven...CGL"

Note: Seems more likely that Obediah is a brother to Royal...DAH.

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Re: Obediah Jennings of Claiborne/Warren TN

Posted by: Walter Dreier Date: January 10, 2002 at 17:31:19

In Reply to: Re: Obediah Jennings of Claiborne/Warren TN by Dana of 5891


I have proof that Obadiah Jennings, (the surveyor)who died in 1839 in Warren Co. Tenn. was in Grainger Co. Tenn. by 1796. His name is on a marriage bond application. in County records. He left the area for Warren Co. in about 1805

Family members say that Obadiah died and is buried under a Rock Fence on a farm belonging to Gobel Jennings. in Warren Co

A descendent took my wife and I out to that site in 1980. There are several big rocks in the area,-but there is no sign of individual grave marking any graves.Some family descendants think he might have used another name,in Virginia and that he was really Pleasant Obadiah Jennings. He did have a son named Pleasant who was killed by Yankees looking for deserters. I attached the the name of "The Surveyor" to our Obadiah to distinguish him from the Rev. Obadiah Jennings-a distinguished minister in Nashville who died the same year as Obadiah. He did surveying work in Warren Co.
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Excerpted from "The Warren County,TN Will Book I", abstracted and compiled by Betty Moore Majors, p. 10:

"pg 52. 12 Apr 1830. The will of Obadiah Jennings.

I, Obadiah Jennings, being low in body but of sound mind and disposing memory, knowing life is uncertain and death certain, after committing my soul to God that gave it, and my body to the Earth, I now set about to fix my worldly affairs.

1st, I wish all my debts and funeral expenses paid. I give my loving wife Elizabeth Jennings stock, furniture [etc.] and sufficient provision for one year. My desire is that all the rest of my estate, both real and personal be sold and equally divided, and that part which fall to daughter Sally Hennisee that of her legacy be and remain in the hands of my executors and be paid out by them as her "kneads" may require and that part which falls to my daughter Nancy Watley to remain in the hands of my executors to give to her as they may think her kneads require, and in addition I wish my loving daughter Elizabeth to have a horse beast, bridle and saddle, bed and furniture, and my son Riol to have a bed and furniture. I wish my executors to pay to my loving wife Elizabeth $300.00 out of the proceeds of my estate.

After the sale of the estate [the money is to be] paid to my heirs, to wit:
Rutha Smith,
Jesse Gennings,
Polly Griffith,
Lear Gennings,
John Gennings,
Sally Hennisee,
Nancy Watley,
Elizabeth Gennings,
and Riol Jennings.

Executors Audley Harrison and William McGregor

Witnesses: Haston S. Crim and Frances Cardwell."

_____________

Found in the Jennings genforum, submitted by Carin, fourpawsjake@worldnet.att.net;

Documented Notes on Jennings and Allied Families by Doughtie

Page 906

Obidiah Jennings, Sr. married Ruth Dodson, a daughter of Jesse Dodson of Halifax and Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Hawkins County, Tennessee settling in the part that later became Grainger County. He is buried in the Matlock Cemetery in McMinn County, Tennessee. Obidiah Jennings, Sr. and Ruth Dodson had a son Obidiah Jennings who married Minnie McGee. Obidiah Jennings, Sr. had a sister who married Marion Clendening Drake in Warren County, Tennessee.

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October Second Saturday 1806. Church met at Big Spring (Primitive Baptist Church, Claiborne County, Tennessee) and after worship proceeded to business.

1st Hannah Hill, Mercurius and Rachel Cook took their seats.

2nd Agreed to petition the Association for an alteration of their citing from Thursday to Saturday.

3rd Association letter read and approved.

4th Reference relative to Ritchard Harper continued to the 14th day of this month.

William and Nancy Stroud, Obediah and Elisabeth Jennings, Jesse and Ruth Dodson and Dodson's Sukey and James Cunningham dismisd by letter.

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Religion:
Primitive Baptists, are also known as Hard Shell Baptists, Anti-Mission Baptists, or Old School Baptists. The adjective "Primitive" in the name has the sense of "original".

Obediah married Elizabeth Dodson in (~1793) in (North Carolina). Elizabeth (daughter of Elder Jesse Buford Dodson, Sr. and Ruth Dodson) was born in 1776 in (Pittsylvania County) Commonwealth of Virginia; died on 18 May 1850 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
on Gobel Jennings Farm, Harrison's Ferry, Warren County, Tennessee

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Revolutionary War Patriot
• Military: 3 Jul 1754; Battle of the Great Meadows
• Military: 1755; Braddock's Defeat
• Military: 1758; Bedford Militia, Bedford County, Virginia
• Residence: 1761, New London, Campbell County, Virginia
• Military: 10 Oct 1774; Battle of Point Pleasant
• Residence: 1781, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
• Probate: 0Oct 1796, Burke County, North Carolina

Notes:

From: Nick Hennessee
To: David Hennessee
Subject: Re: Check-in
Date: Thursday, March 12, 1998 12:32 PM

David,

Here is what I have on Patrick I in the Revolution. Emmett White found his name (with spelling only close to Hennessee) in "NC Rev Army Accts, Vol III, BKG-16 (Haun, Part V)." Emmett said he has yet to extract from the source the data that he will use in his Volume III. I encouraged him to add to his data before he shares with us at our reunion April 19.

My source is the November 1997 issue of the "Journal of Burke County Historical Society" and a section, "Revolutionary War Soldiers of Burke County, NC." Pages 8-13 are a "Roster of 500 Participants with Service Documentation." The roster has 325 names with sketches in Dr. White’s first two volumes, Revolutionary War Soldiers of Western North Carolina : Burke County, NC. The remaining 175 names are eligible to be sketches in Vol. III.

Southern Historical Press, Greenville, SC published the first two volumes. The sketches are of "partisans of the American Revolution, including Loyalists, who resided in, served in, or later moved to Burke County." Among those with sketches in Vol. I are the Kincaids, James, John Sr. and Robert. Also Thomas Sumter and Charles McDowell. Vol. II includes William Sumter.

Dr. White’s explanatory note for "NC Rev Army Accts" reads: "Revolutionary Army Auditors’ Accounts. Since payments due both soldiers and civilians were spotty during the Revolution, vouchers were often given, or no remuneration at all. Boards of auditors were set up in each of the Military-judicial districts of NC. The records of the accounts are extant and, in many cases, establish proof of service. The auditors were to settle all Revolutionary claims by direct payments. Land warrants were issued to Continental Line veterans (in Tennessee Military District). Printed versions of these accounts are available from Weynette Parks Haun of Durham (243 Argonne Drive, 27704-1423)."

If you need more, let me know

Best regards,

Nick

At 11:34 AM 3/11/98 -0500, you wrote:

Dear Cuz - Thanks for e-mailing the letter re Patrick I and Emmet White. Keep in touch and best regards to Betty...

Sincerely yours...

David Hennessee
626 Biscayne Drive
West Palm Beach,FL 33401
H:561/832-6612
O:800/327-3380
F:561/655-5331

16 Sep 2009:

http://files.usgwarchives.org/nc/burke/census/morgandis.txt

This census is from Microcopy No. T-498 Roll 2

"Hensy, Patrick, 1,1,1,0,3"

1790 Census North Carolina
Burke County Morgan District

1 of 1st # free white males 16 year upwards and head of families (Patrick)
1 of 2nd # free white males under 16 years (Ailsey)
1 of 3rd # free white females and head of families (John)
0 of 4th # all other free persons (no other children)
3 of 5th # slaves (unnamed)

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"Kegley's Virginia Frontier: The Beginning of the Southwest - The Roanoke of Colonial Days: 1740-1783", by F. B. Kegley, p. 322: "New London in Bedford (County, Virginia) became a new western frontier town. Lots were laid off in 1761 and a good percentage of the purchasers came from the up country. The original owners were Col. Wm. Callaway...Patrick Henacie.
Besides a sufficient number of stores there was an Academy of learning in operation as early as 1765."

It is not known at this point whether Patrick had siblings. Given the average size of families in the 18th century if would seem likely that he did. There are several Hennessees appearing in census records and tax rolls during the late 18th century in and around the Virginia and North Carolina areas, i.e., David and Sarah appear in the Wilmington District (eastern North Carolina) well before 1800.

"Thomas" is another Hennessee name rife in Colonial Virginia history and appears frequently during Patrick's early lifetime. If we consider the fact that there are several traditional forenames in our family, i.e., Patrick, James, David, John, Alexander and Thomas, to name but a few, Patrick's first son, John had a David, James' middle name was David, etc. It is likely that the aforementioned were brothers to Patrick. Other children of Patrick may have been Alexander and Richard, who both appear the 1800 Burke County, NC census. Reference my work titled, "Unlinked Hennessees".

View document: http://thehennesseefamily.com/media/Early%20Unlinked%20Hennessees.pdf

"Burke County, North Carolina, Land Records and More Important Miscellaneous Records: 1751-1809", Vol.III, p. 103;

"John and Mary Ballew vs. Hensey, Oct.15. Affid. of sd. Ballews: In 1780 he was at Patrick Henesys on Catawba River and saw a field of mares, and Henesy said his sons in law sent them, and later saw a similar mare delivered to Mr. Wm. Heartgrove."

...interesting passage in the fact that it implies Patrick had daughters. If he did, we have yet no knowledge of them...DAH*

In 1761, Patrick shows ownership of a Land Grant in Bedford County, Virginia (see document). Later in 1774-1775, court records list many purchases for Patrick around the Catawba River. Also refer to "Petition of North Carolina Congress", 1775; many signatories: i.e., "David Crockett" and "Patrick Hennesey".

More content:

Patrick's will was proven October 25, 1795, in Tryon,Polk Co., NC. Will has been lost...Nita Shepherd

Hamilton Mortimer Hennessee cited that his great-grandfather was from Ireland as was reported in his Civil War Veteran Interview...

View his questionnaire: http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I904&tree=hennessee

*Posted By: Nita Shepherd
Email:
Subject: Patrick Hennessee, 1700's, Va. & N. C.
Post Date: November 03, 1998 at 11:26:08
Message URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/va/messages/1364.html
Forum: Virginia Genealogy Forum
Forum URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/va/

Need parentage and names of children of Patrick Hennessee who owned lot 31 in Bedford, Va., who left Va., settling in western N. C., whose will was probated in N. C. but whose will cannot be located, even in the N. C. Archives at Raleigh. His father may have been Thomas who fought in the French & Indian War. Patrick had sons James & John, possibly Peter who had schooling in Bedford, Va., and at least two daughters, names of daughters and sons-in-law not known.

...Nita was one of the earliest HENNESSEE researchers and a joy to work with. We spent many happy hours conjecturing early Hennessee heritage. Nita passed away 6 May 2003...

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Received via E-mail Dec. 23, 1999, information on Patrick Hennessy, from Jim Hamlin:

"Nita, here is some info from Bedford County Court orders:

25 May 1763 Youile & Co vs Henicie. Charles Pattison represented Youile & Co and stated he had sold a Negro for the debt, but more was owed and Patrick Henicie's estate was in disrepute (Bedford Co., Va. OB 3 1763 - 71 pg 36). "Gar" was used after Pattison's name.

25 May 1763 Alice* Henicie allowed 3 days in Matlock v Walker (Bedford Co. Va OB 3 1763 - 71 pg 37).

Later he was in Burke Co., NC.:

April 1784 Charles Ballow vs Patrick Henesy re horses. Deferred to court to be held 3rd Monday in July 1784. John and wife Mary were subpoenaed, with Wm Welch, John Harper, and Esther McMullin (NC Archives Series CRO 14.325.2 Box: Civil Action. Folder: 1784 (#2).

Margaret Hawkins was summoned to give testimony for Patrick Henesy at the January 1784 court (1784 #1).

April 1785 Patrick Henesy made oath that William Dalton, a material witness was sick and unable to appear in court (1785 #2). The suit was continued. In July 1785, Henesy swore that Dalton was summoned, but did not appear and he (Henesy) cannot come safely to trial (1785 #2).

Came across Patrick while researching Ballew family who were also in Bedford & then Burke Co., N. C. The Ballews were from Goochland, Albemarle, and Amherst Counties. Have not seen Patrick there, though.

Not much, but all I have. Hope it helps some. Jim Hamlin"

* First and only record of Ailsey's Christian name being cited as "Alice".

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http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/bedford/military/mil1758b.txt

Bedford County Militia, 1758 (part 2)

Submitted by Gwen Hurst

Transcribed from: Hening, William Waller

1820 The Statutes at Large; Being A Collection Of All The Laws Of Virginia, From The First Session Of The Legislature In The Year 1619. Volume VII. Franklin Press, Richmond, Virginia.

"...Patrick Hensey (¹0.5.0 each) ...five shillings"

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A conclusion: Apparently, Patrick went to Bedford Co.,VA before 1758 and was there through 1763

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PATRICK HENNESSEE

INSIGHT FROM LAND GRANTS

BURKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

INTRODUCTION

Patrick Hennessee (c.1735-1796), the Patriarch of his family in America, had several land grants in Burke County, North Carolina during the era of the Revolutionary War. Patrick settled on them and raised a family, which has over 3,700 descendants.

This paper is in two parts. Part I: Summarizes the settlement problems and grant difficulties existing in rebellious colonial North Carolina before and just after the Mecklenburg Declaration. It gives a glimpse into this time of terrible turmoil during the period when Patrick was making entries for land grants. Then, his land grant data are presented in tabular form. Part II: Describes the grants and highlights new insight and significant knowledge about Patrick and his family from the grants and collateral data.

The work is an extension of research about Hennessee land grants by Fred and Carl Hennessee and others. It is dedicated to Nita Hennessee-Houk Shepard and her brother Dr. Albert Hennessee Houk, both children of Dr. E. A. Hennessee of Glen Alpine, North Carolina. Late in her life, Nita (my aunt) "discovered" a need for knowledge of her "roots". She then spent twenty years of inquiry in the noble search. Her work -- is an inspiration to all!

For comments, please contact Gene Hennessee at (937) 864-7047.

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(Author's note: The first computerized compilations of survey maps of Patrick's and his neighbors' grants are featured in the article. The mapping is part of research in progress concerning Burke County by Dr. Robert McNeely. Earlier work had been initiated by the Burke County Genealogical Society.)

PART I: HENNESSEE LAND GRANTS

ROYAL GRANTS IN NORTH CAROLINA (1578-1777)


The history of Royal land grants in colonial North Carolina is one of failure for many reasons.

In 1578, Queen Elizabeth I of England granted a large territory in America, including present North Carolina, to Sir Gilbert. Following his unsuccessful venture in colonization, the Queen granted the territory to Sir Raleigh in 1584. He was not successful either. So, the territory was next granted in 1606 to the Virginia Company. However, this grant was revoked in 1629. At that time, King Charles I granted a large region south of Virginia to Sir Heath. Failure in colonization happened again.

Finally in 1663, Charles II granted large separate tracts of this region to eight loyal supporters of his restoration. Most of these proprietors' colonization efforts were failures. So, these tracts were returned to the Crown. An exception was made for the grant, which eventually became known as the Granville District, in the northern part of the Royal Province of North Carolina.

The district was bounded on the north by the North Carolina-Virginia border and on the south by an east-west survey line designated the "Granville Line". The line was just to the south of the "old" Burke County. Patrick's grants were located entirely in the Granville District. However due to (perhaps because of "creative") surveying, there was often confusion about the location of the line between Granville and the Crown lands bordering Burke County. Burke County was formed from Rowan County in 1777. At that time, Burke County contained all or part of 16 future counties including present Burke County.

INDIANS AND SPECULATION IN BURKE COUNTY (1752)


In 1752, at the invitation of Lord Granville, Bishop August Spangenburg became one of the early explorers of Burke area. His purpose was to assess the suitability of several locations for a Moravian settlement there. The Bishop recorded the first written description of the area. He noted in the Burke area many buffalo, deer, and hunters including white ones, but not settlements.

Others described the area as part of a "hunting ground" between the Cherokees and the Catawba Indians. The Bishop also claimed that "…the forest had been ruined by the Indians who are accustom to setting fire to large tracts to drive deer to a given spot [in order to easily kill them] and that keeps the trees from growing." (This was very likely to have been the case on the home grant of Patrick Hennessee based on the salient features of his grant area.)

According to E. Phifer Burke: History of a North Carolina County, 1977, "Spangenburg chose his fourth tract, 6,000 acres beginning seven or eight miles above the mouth of Middle Creek because the land between the mouth of the river [was] already taken up". (This is of special interest because some of the later Hennessee grants were in this "taken up area".)

EARLY SETTLEMENT IN BURKE COUNTY (1753-1776)


In 1753, the Crown's legislators established Rowan County. At once, Granville land promoters began selling the "cheap" land in the Burke County area, then a part of Rowan County. They sold to speculators, immigrants just off the boats in port cities, settlers who had been "late" in other areas, and to those who had settled on marginal farmland elsewhere. Phifer, in his history emphasizes the promoter's appeal to the "pinched" settlers in the northeast. They found many in Pennsylvania eager to buy in North Carolina because land prices in Pennsylvania were very high. Other colonies contributing significant number of pioneers, settlers, and speculators to Burke County were Virginia, Maryland, and the North and South Carolina coast cities according to Burke County Heritage, 1981, Volume 1, published for the Burke County Historical Society. (Both books are highly recommended by the writer as 'the' sources of information about Burke County.)

Many settlers did not acquire formal title to the land. They were "squatters" who "tried-it-out" or "avoided-the-taxes". Some eventually sought grants for the land; others just moved "on" or "back". However, the migration into the Burke area certainly did not really begin until after the French and Indian War in 1754-1763. During this period, several forts were built along the Indian frontier areas in the Appalachian Mountains, including Burke County for defense. Fear of the Cherokees caused many frontier families to "go-back". Many had died "at the hands of the Cherokees" or from diseases. In fact, Phifer writes, "Between 1756 and 1759, taxable persons in the fairly large Rowan County (which at that time included Burke) diminished from over 1,500 to fewer than 800."

NC'S "FREEDOM" VOIDS ALL ROYAL GRANTS (1777)


In 1771, a military force of the North Carolina Regulators engaged Royalists near Greensboro. This was the first overt action in the Colonies against the British. More significantly, in 1775, the North Carolina General Assembly in Charlotte passed the Mecklenburg Declaration proclaiming independence from the Crown. So, this Colony was the first colony to formally declare "freedom" from Royal English rule. (Patrick lived during an exciting time in history!)

North Carolina's Assembly declared all previous Royal derived land grants void in 1777. To be valid, all the Crown and Granville grants and all new land entries were required to be entered in a new procedure with new records. Having just become a county in 1777, Burke County commissioned Joseph MacDowell as entry taker and Christopher Beekman as surveyor for North Carolina grants in Burke County. Patrick's land transactions were with them.

"SQUATTERS" ON ROYAL LAND


There are no known records of Crown/Granville land grants to Hennessees in old Burke County. The date Patrick entered North Carolina is as yet unknown. This writer believes it's most likely that Patrick Hennessee could have been among the early hunters/squatters that did not make any land entries. Apparently, many early pioneers did not apply for grants in the Burke area.

I speculate that Pat had disdain for the Granville rights derived from the Crown and preferred not to pay "rent" or the taxes required by them. Or possibly he was one of the many whose land entries were lost by the inefficient and very corrupt Granville system. Another possibility is corrupt Crown officials, who supposedly "unknowingly" sold land in the Granville District, never properly recorded the grants.

NORTH CAROLINA GRANTS TO HENNESSEES (1778-1898)


There were at least 13 land entries granted by North Carolina to Patrick (b c1735-d 1796) and other Hennessees. Of these, at least four were to Patrick and are listed in Table I. The grants are located on or near the Catawba River about three miles north east of Morganton. Pat's home place, grant #226, was on the south bank of the Catawba River. Other grants in Burke County were taken by James (1766-1851), Patrick's older son; and John (before 1775-1844), the younger son; and Patrick's grandson, Patrick (II) (c.1793-1845) the son of John. The final grant was to R. J. Hennessee (1845-1902), a descendent of Patrick II. Discussions of these other grants and their ramification are beyond the scope of this paper.

INTRODUCTION TO PART II


In Part II, Patrick's and his neighbors' land grants are presented in map form. A summary description of his neighbors follows this. Then, comes a brief but "grim" account of the regional war waged by the Cherokee Indians. The local war in the Catawba valley was during the period when Patrick was probably "squatting" on the land for which he was to make a land entry. Next, his wise selections of a home site and other land grants are described. Finally, Patrick's family and progeny beginning are summarized.

PART II: INSIGHT ABOUT PATRICK

INTRODUCTION


Patrick Hennessee, the Patriarch of his family with over 3,700 descendants, had several North Carolina land grants in Burke County during the Revolutionary War. Part I of this paper in the previous issue of the Journal contains a concise history of the Royal grants issues, settlement problems, and background for Pat's grants. It also cataloged the Hennessee grants. Part II, given below, highlights significant insight and knowledge about Patrick from the grants correlated with the latest genealogical and other data sources.

MAP OF HENNESSEE LAND GRANTS


(In the final draft of this paper) Patrick's land grants listed in Table I are presented in map form in Figure 1. The location of his grants listed in Table I and other grants can readily be determined from Figure 1. This map is from "Burkemap." It is the work of Dr. Robert L. McNeely. His pioneer ancestors had several grants in Burke County. For copies of the Hennessee grants and survey descriptions, see Carl Hennessee's enhanced packet of grant data. These maps, data, and additional grant information are available at the Burke County Library and partially available at the State Archives.

PATRICK'S NEIGHBORS (1771-1810)


The location of Pat's and his neighbors' grants are shown in Figure 1. There are several rewarding "clues-about Pat" that have been derived or confirmed from grantees' names and collateral information. The clues are rewarding in knowledge about the early Hennessees. For example, near Pat's home:
--To the south, was a grant to Charles McDowell, of military fame.
--To the north, across the Catawba, was Patrick's grant, which "changed hands" and became the home of Col. John Suddreth (his sister married Patrick(II), the grandson of Patrick, the Patriarch); and also, Thomas Wilcher (his daughter married James).
--To the east, John Ballew*, whose affidavit, indicated Patrick Hennessee, his neighbor, had at least two married daughters (Burke County: Land and Misc. Records 1771-1809, Volume III, Page 103); and also, Abraham Harshaw, alleged loyalist, indicted by the State of North Carolina in 1782.
--To the west, John Hughes, selected as justice of the County Court.

Did Pat travel to Burke with any of them? From where? When? etc, Hopefully, more will be learned by future research into these and other clues from the past about Patrick of North Carolina. (Note: *In 2005, Peggy Hennessee and her husband Ralph Ballew were living near Patrick Hennessee's grant on the north side of the Catawba River.)

PATRICK BOLDLY CLAIMED LAND: WAR RAGED (1778-1794)


One of Patrick's North Carolina land grants was entry # 185. It was located on the south bank of the Catawba River. (Note this is his west grant on the river in Figure 1). This early entry indicates several characteristics of Pat. Apparently, he was quick to adapt to change (and the War for Independence and the new freedom of North Carolina from English rule were major changes).

In 1776, the situation of Pat and his family on the south bank of the Catawba River bank was grim. Now, threats on their lives from the Cherokees had always existed. But during that summer, the Cherokees boldly struck the Burke area in force. Down the Catawba and then to the east of Morganton, the Cherokees savagely destroyed and dealt death to those not in the forts or strong houses.


Later that year, a large joint colonial military action on the western frontier of North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia devastated the Cherokees. Most of their large villages and crops were destroyed and the Cherokees scattered. The following year 1777, as Burke became a county, North Carolina even placed a bounty of 15 pounds for each prisoner and 10 pounds for each scalp. Finally, the Cherokee by treaty ceded all claims to land east of the Blue Ridge. (The above is a condensed summary of the area's history from Heritage of Burke, 2001, Volume I, Article 1 and Volume II, Article 53.) Patrick and his family probably were relieved at this new freedom from fear of the Cherokee tomahawk. So following the military action, the entry rush for land grants began!

Pat acted and made several entries! A land entry required an oath of allegiance to North Carolina, not the king. (No Tories Need Apply!)The decision to make early land entries beginning in 1778 certainly highlights the confidence he had that the Colonies would win the War. At that time, the threat in Burke County from the Tories and the British was yet to come.

HOMESITE WISELY SELECTED


Again, consider Patrick's homeland grant on the south bank of the Catawba River below the mouth of Hunting Creek (It is his west grant on the river shown in Fgure 1). As he probably lived there at the time, most likely, he was the first to place an entry for the parcel. However, the description of the grant indicates Pat was probably not the first to have been there. The land survey description noted an "Allen's Bottom". This probably indicated that somebody had previously been there. A search of available Burke County records, in that time frame, provided no additional information about Allens. He was possibly a hunter who quartered there and moved on west. Less likely, he was killed by the Indians, was frightened, or was "worked out" and had moved back to "civilization" or "followed a hope" for better land elsewhere. (However in 1771, there is record of a John Allen who signed a petition to form a county west of Rowan County).

For that period, the location of Pat's home on the south bank of the Catawba River, near his river bank grant to the east, was a very desirable one. Consider the advantages of the location. There were easily defended high sites for a cabin and other buildings. They could readily be built using logs from trees located thereon or from the flat ridge to the south. (The cabin site has probably been identified.) The relatively flat bottom, next to the river, appears better for corn than the steep slope rising to higher level ground, which was probably treed. However, this slope and ridge top most likely supplied wood for poles, fences, and fireplaces from an uphill location. The hunting technique of "burning-over" used by the Indians most likely had cleared the bottom. The method was typically used during their hunting in the region.

The easy access to the river and the adjacent streams made the location ideal for canoe and raft travel. The main north-south road passing through the property had a rocky ford on the river to his grant on the north bank. The ridge road to the south connected with the main east-west wagon road. While to the north, the road was to Fort Defiance and other east-west roads.

PATRICK'S NORTH BANK GRANT


Another example of Patrick's wise selection of property was his only grant on the north bank of the Catawba River. It had outstanding development potential with some low bank frontage and a ford for the 'south-to-north' road that passed through both the north bank grant and his grant on the opposite bank.

As noted in Table I above, Entry #1015 (or #22 from Phifer) was between Middle Creek (now the John's River) and Lower Creek. Both of these were hardy waterways with banks that could readily support grain and lumber mills. Timber was available or could be "floated" to the mill from more than one direction or transported by road. This valuable property was acquired by Col. John Suddreth as his home place. He developed the potential of the property by building mills there. The Colonel was a master investor, land speculator, horse breeder, and had other enterprises. For example, he, with the Hennessees, initiated a ferry operation near the Catawba River ford by their homesteads. According to Phifer, …"the ferry was still operating in 1846 and probably in 1861."

Between the two families, there were three marriages within a generation and there were more interesting happenings. But that is another story.

PATRICK'S POSTERITY


The name(s) of Patrick's wife (wives) has yet to be confirmed. Some say that she was a McDowell. Their two sons, James and John, assured the Hennessee posterity. In addition, there were at least two married daughters with little more being known at this time. Patrick's date of birth is essentially undocumented. He died ca 1796 (his will has not been "found" but is said to have been "proven" then).

James, the elder son, married Sally Wilcher. After Sally died, James married Jane McGee of Tennessee. He had a total of at least 14 children. John, the younger son, remained on his grant in Burke County. He had at least two wives and probably four children. From these two families, Patrick has at least 3,700 descendants without consideration of the children of his daughters. (The best compilation of the descendants is David Hennessee's Hennessees in America, 1991, located in the Burke County Library). There are several informal family histories about the Hennessees that provide information about branches and families of Patrick's descendants. Proper judgement to resolve certain conflicts in these histories concerning Patrick's early life can not be made because the available evidence is inadequate at this time. The histories are mainly in possession of family members.

JAMES MARRIED AND MOVED WEST


As was customary and practical because of transportation limitation, marriages were often between neighbors. This was true for the Thomas Wilchers, with their grants on the north bank of the Catawba just to the west and adjacent to Patrick's north bank grant (see Figure 1). They were the parents of Sally, the bride of James. In 1804, the Wilchers sold 600 acres to William Walton, a trader who also trained servants, from Charleston, South Carolina. Then, the Wilchers "moved over the mountains" to Tennessee. James and his new family went with them to the less settled and "more promising land".

More can be derived about James from the move. The wills of the early Tennessee Hennessees and Wilchers have given some insight into the situation at that time and their characteristics. The status of Thomas Wilcher in Tennessee is attested to as he held the first court for the area in which he lived at his home. It is hoped that future inquiries into Hennessee/Wilcher genealogical data may document more information about Patrick's family in North Carolina.

JOHN REMAINED IN BURKE COUNTY


John, Patrick's younger son, made an entry for a land grant on the north side of the Catwaba River in Burke. The grant was "one-land grant" north of Patrick's grant as shown in Figure 1. It is believed that John procured the land of the Alan Derryberry grant, which was between his grant and his father's grant. John acquired James' grant and his other land when James moved to Tennessee. The will of John is available.

John's son, Patrick (II), also made entries for land grants adjacent to Patrick's homestead grant as shown in Figure 1. The Hennessees who today are located in Burke County, surrounding counties, and those originating in Burke County and moving elsewhere are mostly descendants from the John and Patrick (II) line.

CONCLUSION


Hopefully, Patrick, the Patriarch of the Hennessee family in America, is now better known from the insight provided by this paper in terms of the turmoil from the War during his time, his decisions, land grants, family, and neighbors. However, there is much that is unknown and even difficult to speculate about Patrick.

Patrick Hennessee was definitely on the banks of the Catawba River in Burke County, North Carolina. But from where did he come? Who was his wife? His daughters? His military service? His description? Personal characteristics? Etc, Etc?

Again, hopefully, this paper has provided clues for leads to sources that will furnish some answers in the future.

By Eugene L. Hennessee Jr.
4237 West Enon Drive
Enon, OH 45323
ehennessee@aol.com
(937) 864-7047

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The earliest Hennessee in America, as far as we know, landed in Maryland about 1690. He had guessed wrong at the Battle of the Boyne in the English Civil War. He had supported the ambitions of James II. He had fought at the Saarsfield brigade at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland. And for his part in that, after James II lost his throne, the principal officers were exiled, including him. He was exiled and lived in Maryland. As far as we know he was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

He brought his wife to Maryland and had one son. And this son married in Virginia into a family by the name of Courtney who were members of the Episcopal Church. This son at,...this son had a son, who was killed at the Battle of Fort Necessity, in Washington's Company, in 1754 or 1755, I'm not sure which. He in turn left a boy seven years old. And this boy fought through the Revolution and then came down near Morganton and settled in Burke County.

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In the Bedford Militia in the 1750s were Thomas Hennesey and Patrick Henicie. In the French and Indian War, the Virginia Militia on the western frontier consisted mostly of the Bedford Militia. It was under command of celebrated land surveyor, map maker and college professor Colonel Joshua Fry, Major (later Colonel, General and President) George Washington and Captain (later Colonel) William Calloway, wealthy Bedford County merchant, land developer and manufacturer.

Virginia records report that Thomas Hennesey survived the first battle of the war at Fort Necessity, PA, in 1754 and that Patrick Henicie received militia pay in 1758.

A 1761 indenture evidences that Patrick paid "one pound, one shilling and six pence" to Colonel Calloway for a lot in New London. Four months later, Patrick sold it back at a good profit.

In 1763, he and Alice were sued in Bedford Court for non-payment of debt.

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December 31, 2015;

Are you aware that the 1775 Joshua Frye & Peter Jefferson map of Virginia and northern North Carolina shows two surveys in North Carolina made for Moravian Bishop Spangenburg:

(1) land for Salem, settled by the Moravians in the central Piedmont's Yadkin River watershed to begin metropolitan Winston-Salem in present Forsyth County, and

(2) a western Piedmont tract east of present Morganton in the Piedmont's upper Catawba River watershed where pioneer settler Patrick Hennessee purchased in Burke County?

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This first one I believe belongs to this Patrick based on some of the documents within it which have initials of some of his heirs:

The dates you have and the dates on the record appears to be off though but as best as I can tell, that seems to be him. I couldn't swear to it though.

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Sorry for so many emails but I seem to be on a roll lol. I found this 1781 military service pay voucher for Patrick Hennesy. It is from Salisbury, Rowan County, NC



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Patrick Hennessee
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Biography
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Patrick Hennessee was born in 1725 in Ireland. [2]He died in 1795 in North Carolina.[3]He served in the Revolutionary War from his enlistment in 1781 at Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, in the Continental Army.[4][5] He married Ailsey McDowell in 1763. [6] [7] [8]

Proven Children

John Hennessee, b. 1764, Sudderth Family Cemetery, Burke County, North Carolina d. 1844, North Carolina
James Hennessee, b. 1766, Burke County, North Carolina , d. 03 Mar 1851, Warren County, Tennessee.


Sources

? Virginia's Colonial Soldiers By Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, pg 208
? The Heritage Book of Burke County, NC" by The Burke County Historical Society, p. 329
? http://www.harrison-hennessee.com/getperson.php?personID=I706&tree=001
? 1790 Census
? https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WT-GR16
? https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:94FN-RPW
? Burke County, North Carolina land records indicate Patrick was a plantation owner
? "Hennessee Family History" by D. A. Hennessee, p. 1


Citing this record: 1790 Census does show Patrick Hensy in Burke County, NC with 1 free white male over 16, 1 free white male under 16, 1 free white female and 3 other persons with no details. I can only assume these were slaves as the family had slaves listed on other census records.

Citing this record: "The Heritage Book of Burke County, NC" by The Burke County Historical Society, p. 329: "The Hennessee (O'hennessa, Hennesey, Hency) family is of Irish decent, a sect of the Colgon Clan of Ireland. They have been in Burke County, NC for at least 200 years, possibly longer. Patrick Hennessee, Sr. was the beginning of the family in Burke County.

"Burke county, North Carolina, Land Records and more Important Miscellaneous Record: 1751-1809, Vol. III, p. 103: "John and Mary Ballew vs. Hensey, October 15, 1780. Affidavit of said Ballews: In 1780 he was at Patrick Henesy's on Catawba River and saw a field of mares, and Henesy said his sons in law sent them, and later saw a similar mare delivered to Mr. Wm. Heartgrove." Note: This implies Patrick had daughters.

"In 1761, Patrick was granted ownership of a Land Grant in Bedford County, Virginia. Later in 1774-1775, records list many purchases for him around the Catawba River. Also the "Petition To North Carolina Congress" 1775; co-signatories are David Crockett & Patrick Hennesey." Note: This researcher finds the David Crockett in this document can not be the Davy Crockett as the popular title "King of the Wild Frontier" who represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the age of 49 at the Battle of the Alamo as this Davy Crockett was not born until 1786. It also could not be his father as his name was John.

Citng this record:

Burke County, North Carolina land records indicate Patrick was a plantation owner. Item Name Ref Date Reference

70 Patrick II Hennessee Grant 5647 03 Oct 1831 Catawba River
470 Patrick II Hennessee Grant 5615 26 Jan 1830 Catawba River S
1173 John Hennessee Grant 2295 14 Jan 1794 Catawba River N
20 Patrick Hennessee Grant 0267 02 Oct 1778 Catawba River S
63 Patrick Hennessee Grant 2304 14 Jan 1794 Wards Branch
67 Patrick Hennessee Grant 0226 28 Jan 1778 Catawba River S
479 Patrick Hennessee Grant 0320 11 Dec 1778 Lower Creek Mouth

Additional land entries for Burke County, North Carolina 1778-1779 Entry # Settler or Enterer Acres Description

22 Patrick HENNESSEE 150 N side of Catawba River from mouth of Lower Crk. to mouth of Middle Creek, both sides of river
185 Patrick HENNESSEE 300 South side of Catawba River below mouth of Hunting Creek
292 Patrick HENNESSEE 150 South side of Catawba River, joining William WAKEFIELD and Arthur LOCKHART's improvements

Citing this record:

"Hennessee Family History" by D. A. Hennessee, p. 1: " Patrick's will was proven October, 1796, in Tryon County, NC." Fact: Tryon ceased to exist as a county in 1799 when it was divided into Lincoln County and Rutherford County, which are just south of Burke County. Tryon did remain a town to present day and therefore this information may be difficult to prove. Hennessee Family History, D. A. Hennessee, (D. A. Hennessee ).

Patrick Hennesy North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers Name Patrick Hennesy Event Type Military Service Event Date 1781 Event Place Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States Event Place (Original) Salisbury, , North Carolina, United States Gender Male

Citing this Record:

"North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WT-GR16 : accessed 17 August 2017), Patrick Hennesy, 1781; citing Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.

Citing this record:

http://www.harrison-hennessee.com/getperson.php?personID=I706&tree=001

Patrick Samuel Hennessee. View Tree Sex Male Birth from 1720 to 1730 Ireland Birth from 1720 to 1730 Birth from 1720 to 1745 Burke Cty, NC Death 1796 Burke Cty, NC MARRIAGES (1) Spouse Ailsey McDowell Marriage 1763 NOTES (1) Patrick is AFN P659 F6 and Ailsey is AFN 1FBT DOG One LDS has Sally Welcher as his wife. Will recorded Oct 25, 1795 In Burke Cty, NC Ailsey may have been sister of Generals Charles and Joseph

CITING THIS RECORD:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:94FN-RPW : accessed 2017-08-17), entry for Patrick Samuel Hennessee, submitted by fbradley2737624. ANCESTRAL FILE Ancestral File Number 4902-J5S PEDIGREE RESOURCE FILE Person Count 1,294 Submission ID MM9R-937. (Editor's Note: Full & maiden names cited on this link are NOT proven)

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Hennessee

<<
o John 1722-1756 &1746 Catharine Moore 1713-
o Patrick 1745-1796 &1763 Ailsey McDowell ca 1742-1800
o John 1764-1844 &ca 1790 Elizabeth Sumpter
o Elizabeth 1791-1865 &/1812 Tisdale Spencer 1792-/1870

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"o John 1722-1756 &1746 Catharine Moore 1713-


o Patrick 1745-1796 &1763 Ailsey McDowell ca 1742-1800
o John 1764-1844 &ca 1790 Elizabeth Sumpter
o Elizabeth 1791-1865 &/1812 Tisdale Spencer 1792-/1870"

I was delighted to find this registry. Can you please cite source material? I would like to investigate further. Please use my email address: dah@classroomfurniture.com

Thnak you,

David Hennessee
561.352.1052

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Birth:
Hamilton Mortimer Hennessee (1845-1939) responded to the "Confederate Soldiers Questionaire", 1922;

"My father Archibald Hennessee was the son of James Hennessee. My great grandfather came from Ireland and settled in N. C.

View Hamilton's page: http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I904&tree=hennessee

Military:
The Battle of the Great Meadows, also known as the Battle of Fort Necessity was a battle of the French and Indian War fought on July 3, 1754 in present-day Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It, along with the Battle of Jumonville Glen, are considered the opening shots of the French and Indian War which would spread to the Old World and become the Seven Years War. It was the only time George Washington ever surrendered on the battlefield.

source: http://www.patriotfiles.com/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=8988&page=1

Military:
The Braddock expedition, also called Braddock's campaign or, more commonly, Braddock's Defeat, was a failed British military expedition which attempted to capture the French Fort Duquesne (modern-day downtown Pittsburgh) in the summer of 1755 during the French and Indian War. It was defeated at the Battle of the Monongahela on July 9, and the survivors retreated. The expedition takes its name from General Edward Braddock, who led the British forces and died in the effort. Braddock's defeat was a major setback for the British in the early stages of the war with France and has been described as one of the most disastrous defeats for the British in the 18th century.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braddock_Expedition

Military:
Map & History of Bedford County, Virginia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford,_Virginia

Residence:
Notes & History for New London, Virginia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_London,_Virginia

Military:
The Battle of Point Pleasant — known as the Battle of Kanawha in some older accounts — was the only major action of Dunmore's War. It was fought on October 10, 1774, primarily between Virginia militia and Indians from the Shawnee and Mingo tribes. Along the Ohio River near modern Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Indians under the Shawnee Chief Cornstalk attacked Virginia militia under Colonel Andrew Lewis, hoping to halt Lewis's advance into the Ohio Valley. After a long and furious battle, Cornstalk retreated. After the battle, the Virginians, along with a second force led by Lord Dunmore, the Royal Governor of Virginia, marched into the Ohio Valley and compelled Cornstalk to agree to a treaty, ending the war.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Point_Pleasant

Probate:
Will proved by Thomas Lain...

Map & History of Burke County, North Carolina http://bit.ly/Rd17uM

Died:
Map & History of Burke County, North Carolina http://bit.ly/Rd17uM

Buried:
Map & History of Polk County, North Carolina... http://bit.ly/1ebUmzJ

Patrick married Alice "Ailsey" LNU(Virginia). Alice was born in (ABT 1735) in (Virginia); died after 1800 in (Burke County) North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Ailsey" is a dimunitive for "Alice"...DAH

Suggested by some as a sister of Generals Charles and Joseph McDowell according to Dr. Emmet White, a Revolutionary War Historian, however Helen Money could find NO McDowell-Hennessee relationship in early NC.

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Died:
Map & History of Burke County, North Carolina http://bit.ly/Rd17uM

Notes:

Residence (Family):
Citing this record: 1790 Census does show Patrick Hensy in Burke County, NC with 1 free white male over 16, 1 free white male under 16, 1 free white female and 3 other persons with no details. I can only assume these were slaves as the family had slaves listed on other census records.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Revolutionary War Patriot
• Possessions: 16 Apr 1770; Amherst County, Virginia
• Occupation: 5 Feb 1776; Appraiser, Amherst County, Virginia
• Will: 8 Aug 1816, Warren County, Tennessee
• Probate: 7 Jun 1823, Warren County, Tennessee

Notes:

From: "Nita Shepard"
To: "David Alden Hennessee"
Subject: Grants
Date: Saturday, August 03, 2002 3:49 PM

Hi, David:

I received Grants #0941 dated Dec 1 1780, #1220 dated Sept 9 1780, #2295 dated Jan 14 1794, and #2576 dated Mar 3 1790 from Robert McNeely this afternoon

#1220 (9 Sep 1780) shows land belonging to Charles Welsher, Jumping Creek, to the left of Miles Harper and above 2 pieces of land belonging to John Harper.

#2295 (14 Jan 1794) shows 2 pieces of land belonging to Thomas Welsher. 1 piece is next to Patrick Hennessee. That same piece is above John Hughes.

Who is Charles Welsher? [Editor's Note] Click here to view a registry of Joseph Wilcher, Sr. which offers many clues to the early WILCHER lines in Amherst County, Virginia...

http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?charles::wilcher::329.html

Cuz Nita

26 Jun 2007

Interesting tidbit re Thomas...

http://home.att.net/~jemjr/graveyard.htm

OLD BURIAL GROUNDS OF WARREN COUNTY, TENN. By MRS. BLANCHE BENTLEY

"One of the best known and first organized churches of Warren County was Liberty, a mile or so from McMinnville. As shown by his will, land was given by Thomas Wiltshire (Wilcher), the church house built and the church, Cumberland Presbyterian in doctrine, organized all in 1815. William Cheek Smartt is the reputed founder and he and John Allison, a Revolutionary soldier, were two of its first elders..."

Thomas Wilcher, TN

Posted By:Cecile Harrell
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Subject:Thomas Wilcher, TN
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Have recently received info that Thomas Wilcher, d. 8 Aug 1816 in Warren County, TN has been certified as a Revolutionary soldier. Have a little more info if anyone is interested.

Cecile Harrell


Burke County (NC) Land Grants, abstracted by Betsy Dodd Pittman, The Burke Journal, August, 1993, p. 17:

"1409. THOMAS WELSHER 100 A. on No. side of Catawba River, on a conditional line between Welsher & Alexander Erwin, adj. McKenny. Ent. 31 Oct. 1779, #1020. CB: Micajah Sansom & Benj. Harris. Grant issued 16 Nov. 1790. [Warrant for survey mentions John Deals line and the Improvements made by Thomas Day.]"

Early Wilchers...

The name is spelled Welcher, Whelchel, Wilsher, Wilshire, Wicher, Willshire, Whiltshire, Wilsure, Wilkshire in various early VA and NC records. In 1654 John Wiltshire is listed as a Virginia immigrant, and in 1679 several of the Wilsheir family immigrated from Barbados. There was a Thomas Wiltshire in Northampton country, VA in 1672 and in the Isle of Wight Country in 1682. By the mid 1700's Thomas, Dorcas, and Joseph Wilshire are in Caroline County, VA. John Weltshire was in Augusta County, VA in 1762 and David Whiticher is there in 1769.

The name seems without doubt Wiltshire, at first, and shows an English origin - becoming Wilcher in both English and pioneer usage, until Wilcher became generally adopted. Thomas, of Warrant County, signs himself "Thomas Wiltshire" on several county records, one of them among the last he signed, in 1816 - the year of his death. (Copied from "The History and Genealogy of some pioneer Norther Alabama Families" by Mary N. Gibson - Brittain, Marie Brittain Craig, and Marjorie Craig Churchill.)

Research on the surname "Wilcher" shows it to be a variation on the name "Wiltshire," a county in SW England. About 90% of all people with that name 200-300 years ago came from there. Wilshire, England, is probably where the American Wilchers came from.

The vast majority of the Wilchers (or other spellings) who came to the New World in the 1600s and 1700s came as indentured servants, usually as an alternative to other punishment for petty offenses.

The first Wilcher in America showed up in Virginia in 1635 as an indentured servant. Over the next 150 years a couple dozen others showed up in various places: Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the Bahamas.

About ¾ of the Wilchers came to Virginia in the 1600s and 1700s.

One of these early Virginia indentured servants was likely the progenitor of the Wilchers in Amherst-Bedford.

End.

Abstraction from Thomas Bragg, 14 Apr 2005, Tom Bragg

Thomas Wilcher, Sr.
Anne Walton Wilcher

Father: See early Wiltsheirs from Barbadoes immigration about 1769 - John or Thomas Wiltsheir

Mother:

Born: About 1745 (court order on 2 Jun 1766 concerning road work listed Thomas Wilcher along with others which may suggest he was at least 21 years old at that time).

Married to: Anne (Nancy) Walton Wilcher who was born about 1745-50 and died after 1831 - age ~81 (she relinquished unto Thomas Wilcher Jr and Alberto Vaughan ... my life estate to the farm on which I now live and all the personal property.") [Warren County, TN, Deed Vol. I, Book D, pp.412-415]. Based on the age of her father and her oldest child, and the age of her brother William; she may have been born about 1745-50. Assumed to have married about 1774 (first child born 1775).

Re: 1. Moses Park (1738-1828): His Descendants and Related Families Vaughan and Wilcher. Gateway Press, 1991. Birmingham Public Library.
2. The Wiseman Family and Allied Lines, Vol I, 1991, Eugene M. Wiseman Author [PO Box 14054, Bradenton, FL 34280-4054

Children:

1. Sarah (Sally) Wilcher, born 1775, Burke County, NC, died before July 8, 1830 (age ~55) in Warren County. She was the wife of James Hennessee (born 1766, died 3 Mar 1851, son of Patrick Hennesee of Burke,County, NC).

2. Thomas W. Wilcher, Jr. born in the 1780's (Moses Park lists as 2nd child) - ~1785

3. Nancy Wilcher born 1776, Died 1843 in Blount County, Alabama married first Chambers, second George D. Staton (need to go back to Wiseman Collection and verify info on children)

4. Ritty (Ritrier, Kitriece, Kittie) Wilcher, born 1780, died 22 Aug 1827 in Cooper County, MO. She was the wife of Thomas Vaughn, Sr. - p 219, 248.

5. Elizabeth (Betsy) Wilcher was born 1782; died after 17 Dec 1835; married John Harper who died prior to the 1830 census.

6. Christian (Christeen, Christine) Wilcher, born 1790-1800 wife of Mr. North - p 283.

7. Winifred (Winny) Wilcher, wife of William Brassell, both living 1 Feb 1831 - p285.

8. Lucy Wilcher born 1784, died 1865 married first Joseph England, second Richard Forrest in 1828 - see p286.

9. Archibald born 1802-1804, never married, died about 1827 - page 265.

Note: The exact order of births of the children, 7 daughters and 2 sons, is not known.

Died: Between 8 Aug 1816 and 7 Oct 1816 in McMinnville, TN (about age 74)
Buried: Buried in the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, but exact location unknown.

The earliest records of Thomas Wilcher, Sr. are in Amherst County, Virginia and were two court cases which were started in Dec 1767 against Thomas Wilcher for slander decided in Wilcher's favor. The other was for trespass and assault, but it was dismissed by the plaintiffs. He was probably born in the 1740s in Virginia. A good assumption might be that he was about 21 years old when the court order on road work was issued on 2 Jun 1766. Thus, he might have been born about 1745.

On 5 Feb 1776 he was appointed as 1 of 4 appraisers for a personal estate in Amherst County, VA. During the 1770s in Amherst County no court cases could be found. He did buy and sell land with the purchase of 174 acres on 16 Apr 1770 of part of tract which had been conveyed by Peyton Randolph and Lusford Lomax, Jr. to Philip Grymes.In 1770 he bought 150 acres which he and his wife Anne sold on 13 Feb 1779. He bought 200 acres in Amherst County on 2 Jan 1785. On 7 May 1787 he sold 481 acres in Amherst County. Thomas Wilcher Sr and his wife Anne sold 681 of his 855 acres in 1787 and 1788. He and Anne sold 81 acres on 2 Jul 1787. On 4 Nov 1788 they sold 600 acres. He also sold 200 acres on the south side of Berry's Mountain which he had bought in Oct 1785. Also on 4 Nov 1788 Thomas Wilcher and Anne sold 400 acres on both sides of Harris Creek.

In May 1787 he served on the Amherst County Court grand jury. The court orders of the late 1780s and early 1790s show that Thomas Wilcher was the defendant in two suits and was the plaintiff in six suits. None of these appear to be overly significant. There were other suits for amounts of about $100 or less, some of which were ruled in Wilcher's favor, and others dismissed. A case in court in May 1791 mentioned that Thomas Wilcher was "not a resident of Amherst County." In an Aug 1789 case it was state that "it appearing to the court that the said Thomas Wilcher hath removed to the State of North Carolina . . "

He died in 1816 so he would have been about 71 years old at the time of his death. He moved to Burke County, NC in 1789, and to Warren County, TN in 1807.

Thomas Wilcher, Sr purchased land on John's River in Burke County, NC as early as 1778. He moved there from Amherst Country, Virginia in 1789 (the suit against David Tinsley proves that Thomas Wilcher moved from Amherst County, VA, to North Carolina prior to Aug 1789).

Thomas Wilcher's wife is thought by most Wilcher researchers to be Anne Walton.

William Walton, Sr., was a Revolutionary Soldier, born 1735 in Virginia, son of William and Susannah Walton who were in Amherst County, VA by 1761 and in Burke County, NC 1792.

Thomas Walton purchased 600 acres at the mouth of John's River from Thomas Welcher (later a plantation belonging to Colonel John Sudderth).

Thomas Welcher's land in Burke Co., NC was granted to him by the State of North Carolina (copied from Burke: The History of a North Carolina County, 1777-1920). Thomas Welcher and William White were overseers of John's River in 1796.

Patrick Hennessey lived on the south side of John's River. After Thomas Wilcher Sr's death it was conveyed in 1818 by "Joseph England, Thomas Wilcher, Jr. and Benjamin Wooten, all of Warren County, TN to William Erwin of Burke County, NC" ... "tract adjoining the lands of John and Samuel Franklin, William Erwin and the children of William Walton",. This was a tract of land granted to Thomas Wilcher Sr. in 1799 by the State of North Carolina. This deed is recorded in Deed Book C, Warren County, TN.

Thomas Wilcher Sr moved to Warren County in 1807 (actually was White County that became Warren County about 1817-1820) from Burke County, NC. His business life is very well documented with many legal proceedings, including land deals and various disagreements with associates (see Moses Park reference). On 4 Dec 1807 he was 1 of 12 men appointed or commissioned as Justice of the Peace by the Tennessee General Assembly as part of the first County Court of Warren County [McMinnville at a Milestone 1810-1960 in the Birmingham Public Library written by the Southern Standard in McMinnville].

Thomas Wilcher Sr first arrived in White County in 1807, part of which became Warren County in late 1807. About 1807, Thomas Wilcher assignee of three Revolutionary War Soldiers, Martin Armstrong, John Nelson and Grady Byinham, entered a part of the land called for in the warrant of each. This was land extending south from the Barron Fork river to beyond present day Liberty Lane. Wilcher built a two-story brick home sometime after 1807, a portion of which exists recently as the home of Dr. B.C. Smoot. Thomas Wilcher Sr. died in this house. His earliest land grant records were in Aug 1808 in White County. There were six in the amount of 75 to 240 acres. He had 4 land grants for land in Warren Country of 33 to 125 acres on 24 Aug 1808. There were numerous other land related transactions. It is noted in the Warren County, TN marriage records prior to 1852 and court records prior to 1848 were lost or destroyed leaving quite a void for researchers.

When Warren County was organized in 1807, according to the laws of the State, a temporary log house and jail were erected near the center of the county, where the courts were to be held until the citizens of the county should elect commissioners who were to select a proper place for a permanent county seat. In 1808 a small log courthouse was built on top of a high hill, near a big spring just above the Barron Fork - at the towns southeast fording place - and where the Looney's Trace then crossed the river. From 1808 until sometime in 1811, circuit court was well as the other courts, met in the little log house twice a year at which time other lawyers from other towns with the circuit attended.

From Laughlin's "Reminiscences of McMinnville "as it was in 1811, he says "On occasions when the courts met in the log court house across the river, the judges and lawyers boarded about in the neighborhood as best they could. Most of them stayed in the home of Thomas Wilcher Sr. - two miles from the place of holding the court. After the death of Mr. Wilcher in 1816, the late Joshua Coffee occupied the house until his death in 1842 (Mr. Coffee didn't occupy the house until after Mrs. Wilcher's death).

Abstracted form the WCGA Bulletin, Volume XXII, Spring & Summer 2013, page 57:

SALE OF PROPERTY OF THOS. WELCHER [WILCHER] DECEASED

The Nashville Whig, Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday, November 12, 1816, Volume V, Number 12, front page:

NOTICE:

There will be sold to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling-house of Thos. Welcher [Wilcher], deceased, on the first of January next, the following property belonging to the estate of said decedant [sic], viz:

One tract of first rate land, lying on the Barren fork of Collin's river, containing 300 acres, with 12 acres cleared and under good fence:

One tract of 90 acres, with 18 acres cleared:

One town lot in the town of M'Minnville. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.

Executors:

Benj. Wooten (relationship unknown, Thomas cites him as a "trusted friend")
Tho. Welcher (son)
Jos. England (son-in-law)

On 7 Oct 1818 the executors sold 333 acres for $1,053. They sold about 183 acres of land in Burke Co. NC on 25 Nov 1818 for $100 (was originally granted on 7 Jun 1799).

One of the best known and first organized churches of Warren County was Liberty, a mile or so from McMinnville. As shown by his will, land was given by Thomas Wiltshire (Wilcher), the church house built and the church, Cumberland Presbyterian in doctrine, organized all in 1815. William Cheek Smartt is the reputed founder and he and John Allison, a Revolutionary soldier, were two of its first elders. On August 8, 1816, Thomas Wilcher gave the land to build the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Liberty.

Thomas Wilcher Sr and his wife, Anne Walton, are likely buried in the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church cemetery. He donated the land for the cemetery. Liberty is 1 mile south of McMinnville off Highway 55 on Liberty Lane. Turn left going south on Morrison St on Old Morrison Hwy then Liberty Lane and the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church will be on the right as well as the cemetery.

Joseph M. Bragg and his wife, Richard M. Bragg, and other family members are buried here in order: Richard M. Bragg 14 Jun 1833 - 11 Dec 1858; Joseph M. Bragg 25 May 1798 - 9 Jul 1879; Clarissa T. Bragg 25 Sep 1806 - 16 Aug 1851; Hugh T. Bragg 25 Nov 1831 - 22 Dec 1845; and Martha Bragg 8 Feb 1845 - Jun 1845.

In summary Thomas Wilcher was probably born about 1745-46. He moved from Amherst County, VA, to Burke County, North Carolina (near Morganton), whe he was approximately 44 years old, in before Aug 1779. He moved on to Tennessee when he Thomas Wilcher, Sr. (cont'd) was about 62 years old.Thomas Wilcher died in Warren County, TN, Oct 1816 when he was about 71 years old.

Will of Thomas Wilcher, Sr

The will of Thomas Wilcher, Sr. to Annie Wilcher, et al was a Deed of Gift and is recorded in Warren County Deed Book D, pages 412-414.. It reads as follows:

"In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Wilcher of the County of Warren and the State of Tennessee, this 8th day of August A.D. 1816, being weak of body but of perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed unto all men to die, do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament.

Principally and first of all, I recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it, and my body to the dust to be interred in a decent and Christian-like manner. At the discretion of my executors hereinafter named and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in this life I give, devise and dispose of in the following manner. Viz,--I will and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate.

1st Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Anne and son Archibald, all the tract of land whereon I now live lying north of John Harper old line to join a line of Thomas Wilcher, Junr said tract to run with the main road until it strikes the aforesaid line of Thomas Wilcher, Junr. Further I give to my wife and son aforesaid four negroes, viz. Isaac, Rella, Jo and Lawson with the increase of said slave Rella forever and should one or more of the aforesaid Negroes die before my decease in that case I will and allow the number to be kept up of others of my Negroes of my son's own choice. Also to my said wife and son I leave all my household furniture that I possess at my decease together with all stock of every description with all farming utentials and every necessary thing or things suitable for a farm and necessary to make life comfortable and living convenient to my wife during her natural life and to my son Archibald his heirs forever, and I do put my son in possession of the above with the injunction laid of my son Archibald that he shall during his mother's natural life support, take care, and nourish her as comfortable in this world as will be in his power.

2 Item. I give to my son Thomas Wilcher the tract of land where on he now lives containing 250 acres agreeable to the survey, be the same more or less to him and his heirs forever.

3 Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sally Hennessee a Negro woman named Sucky with her off spring, the tract of land whereon James Hennessee now lives, containing by estimation 223 acres all my right and title of the same to her and her heirs forever.

4th Item. I give to my daughter Christian a tract of land beginning on my son Thomas' line where it crosses the road south side of said road that is the line between my son Thomas and son Archibald running with the road till it strikes John Harpers line thence with Harpers line to a red oak south side of the ?ting being a corner of Harper's tract, thence northeastwardly to a poplar marked TW, thence with said line east to a corner of another tract, thence south to a corner thence continuing south till it strikes another line of mine being a preference of Edmond McMahons(?) purchased from Anderson and Thomas Wilcher, Sr. (cont'd)

Doak, thence east to a corner thence south to a corner thence east to a corner then north to a corner on Thomas Vaughans line then west with his line to his corner thence north with his line to Thomas Wilcher, Junr., line to the road to the beginning including all in that boundary except an acre for the use of the church, also a Negro girl named June and her offspring to her and her heirs forever.

5th Item. I give to my daughter Nancy Staton a Negro girl Peggy and offspring during her natural life and at her death to be sold and the money accruing therefrom to be equally divided among her children begotten of her body, to them and their heirs forever.

6th Item. I give to my grand daughter Rachel Chambers one hundred dollars when collected out of my estate by my Exrs.

6th(sic) Item. I give to my daughter Betsey Harper a Negro girl named Pat which are (sic) now in the possession of John Harper and that said girl shall never be sold not put away by no bargain or contract whatsoever from the use and benefit of my aforesaid daughter and her children during my daughter's natural life, and at her death my will is that said girl and her offspring be equally divided between her children forever.

7th I give to my daughter Lucy England a Negro boy named John, together with $300 that she has already received making her dividend equal with my other children to her and heirs forever.

8th Item. I give to daughter Ritty the sum of five dollars as she has heretofore received her dividend of my estate.

9th Item. I give to Polly, Thomas, and Aaron Vaughan my daughter Ritty's children begotten of her body one hundred dollars each and no more, by my Exors. To be given them when they arrive at age or at marriage.

10th Item. I give to my daughter Winny the sum of $5 at the discretion of my Exors. Hereafter named and empowering them to consider my daughter Winny that if they see her necessity required assistance that they will allow her the use of Negroe girl named Lucy as her need requires and to recall her at their discretion also upon their discretion to allow her to the amount of three hundred dollars occasionally as her necessity demands and should it be that her circumstance should not required to that amount I wish the other part of the $300 to be adapted for the purpose of educating her grandchildren viz Sandy England and Polly Taylor. The property that I bought at William Brasel's sale to be returned to my Exors. And it to be at their discretion if not discretionally used. Two horses, thirteen head of cattle, 15 head of hogs and the house furniture.

11th Item. And the residue of my estate both real and personal not heretofore bequeathed I wish to be sold and equally divided amon my legatees viz. Sally Hennessee, Nancy Staton, Betsey Harper, Lucy England, Thomas Wilcher, and daughter Christian, Archibald Wilcher to them and them only and heirs forever.

12th Item. And I do by these presents appoint my trusty friends Benjamin Wooten, Thomas Wilcher, Jr., and Joseph England the sole executors of this my will and testament and none other ratifying and confirming this to be my last will and testament and revoking and disallowing all other wills heretofore by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the date first written."

Signed Thomas Wilcher (Seal)

Signed, sealed, and pronounced In presence of Aaron Abernathy, Joseph Taylor x his mark, Alexander Snell.

To my son Arch I want my wife and son to have two horses of their choosing.

State of Tennessee October Term 1816
Warren County Court

I do hereby certify that the due execution of the within last will and Testament of Thomas Wilcher deceased was proven in open Court of the first day of the above Term by the oaths of Joseph Taylor and Alexander Shenell two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded.

Given at office the 7th June A. D. 1823
Jos. Coville Clk
By S. D. Own D. Clk.

This will was proved in open court on the 7th day of June 1823 and registered 9 June 1823. Thomas I and Ann had 7 daughters and 2 sons, all of whom received bequests from his will. [See "Siblings," p. 4]

On 7 Oct 1818 the executors sold 333 acres for $1,053. They sold about 183 acres of land in Burke Co. NC on 25 Nov 1818 for $100 (was originally granted on 7 Jun 1799).

Per "The North Carolinian Journal by Wm. Perry Johnson editor in March 1960 the North Carolina Revolutionary War Pay Vouchers listed Thomas Wilcher (or Welsher) from the Morgan District, Burke Co., NC. No further information is available, but this shows clearly Thomas Wilcher Sr was a Revolutionary War soldier from the state of North Carolina. He was in North Carolina from 1789 - 1807.

Early Wilchers

From "The Wiseman Family and Allied Lines, Vol I" found in the Warren County, TN genealogical library. The ancestors for the Warren Country, TN family by the surname Wilcher are difficult to assertain. The name is spelled Welcher, Whelchel, Wilsher, Wilshire, Wicher, Willshire, Whiltshire, Wilsure, Wilkshire in various early VA and NC records. In 1654 John Wiltshire is listed as a Virginia immigrant, and in 1679 several of the Wilsheir family immigrated from Barbados. There was a Thomas Wiltshire in Northampton country, VA in 1672 and in the Isle of Wight Country in 1682. By the mid 1700's Thomas, Dorcas, and Joseph Wilshire are in Caroline County, VA. John Weltshire was in Augusta County, VA in 1762 and David Whiticher is there in 1769.

The name seems without doubt Wiltshire, at first, and shows an English origin - becoming Wilcher in both English and pioneer usage, until Wilcher became generally adopted. Thomas, of Warrant County, signs himself "Thomas Wiltshire" on several county records, one of them among the last he signed, in 1816 - the year of his death. (Copied from "The History and Genealogy of some pioneer Northern Alabama Families" by Mary N. Gibson - Brittain, Marie Brittain Craig, and Marjorie Craig Churchill.)
Thomas Wilcher, Sr. (cont'd)

Research on the surname "Wilcher" shows it to be a variation on the name "Wiltshire," a county in SW England. About 90% of all people with that name 200-300 years ago came from there. Wilshire, England, is probably where the American Wilchers came from. The vast majority of the Wilchers (or other spellings) who came to the New World in the 1600s and 1700s came as indentured servants, usually as an alternative to other punishment for petty offenses. The first Wilcher in America showed up in Virginia in 1635 as an indentured servant. Over the next 150 years a couple dozen others showed up in various places: Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the Bahamas. About 3/4 of the Wilchers came to Virginia in the 1600s and 1700s. One of these early Virginia indentured servants was likely the progenitor of the Wilchers in Amherst-Bedford.

William Walton & Susannah Walton (father/mother of Anne Walton)

Children:

1. William Walton -to become William Walton Sr. born 24 Dec 1736. Married Elizabeth Tilghman in St. James, Northern Parish, Goochland County, Virginia to Elizabeth Tilghman on 1 Dec 1758. Had 15 children. Before 1767 moved to Amherst County, Virginia. Served in the American Revolution. Son, William Jr. served in the Army in South Carolina. In Amherst County 1785-87. Moved to Charleston, SC where Elizabeth Tilghman died on 8 Sep 1787. Listed in 1800 census of Burke County. Died 31 Jan 1806 (age70). Buried at the churchyard of the First Presbyterian Church, Morganton, NC.
2. Jesse Walton -in the Revolutionary War records of Wilkes County, NC. Later moved to Tennessee and was second in command to John Sevier. Founder of Jonesboro, TN.
3. Susannah Walton
4. Mary Walton
5. Anne Walton, born about 1748, and married Thomas Wilcher, Sr.
6. Louise Walton
7. Frances Walton

End

10 Oct 2008:

Abstracted from,

"Early Tennessee Tax List", Sistler; p. 206;

WELCHIR, Thomas L., Warren-1812

p. 207;

WHELCHAE, Day?, Warren-1812
WHELCHAE, John, Warren-1812
WHELCHAE, William, Warren-1812
WHILCHAE, Francis, Warren-1812

"The Reconstructed 1810 Census of Tennessee", Charles A. Sherrill,

p. 546;

Whelchae, Dave ?, Warren Co. Tax 1812 tax list, in Christian Schell's district
Whelchae, John, Warren Co. Tax 1812 tax list, in Christian Schell's district
Whelchae, Dave ?, Warren Co. Tax 1812 tax list, in Christian Schell's district
Wilcher, Thomas, Jr, Warren Co. Tax 1812 tax list, in Samuel Colville's district
Whehae, Frances, Warren Co. Tax 1812 tax list, in Christian Schell's district

24 Jun 2009:

Listed in the 1812 Warren County, Tennessee Tax List...

Enumerated by Christian Shell:

12. Wilchar, John
48. Wilchar, Davis
49. Wilchar, William
56. Wilchar, Frances

John, Davis & Frances are, no doubt, connected to the WILCHER tree, however, there is no mention of them in any of the Thomas Wilcher, Sr. documents. Nor do they appear in the 1820, 1830 or the 1850 Warren County Census records. Could they be issue of the Charles WILCHER of Burke Co.,NC as noted by Nita Shepard? ...DAH

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Could John be his father? Go to this link... http://www.geni.com/people/John-Wilcher/6000000014961325946 or his record within this website:

http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I36645&tree=hennessee

Birthdate: April 5, 1716 Birthplace: Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, British Colonies of North America

Died 1770 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, British Colonies of North America

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Joseph Wilcher Sr. Amherst Co., VA

Probably connected to an earlier WILCHER line and might be a brother to Thomas & Charles Wilcher:

Chronology Report 1
Printed by Legacy on 20 Nov 2002
Age Name: Joseph WILCHER Sr.
Life Range: 70 1760-1765 - After 1830
1760-1765 Birth: 1, 2
Between 1760-1770 Spouse (#2): Sarah TYREE (Between 1760- ).
1 1761 History: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Formed from southern half of Albemarle County.
1 1761 History: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Amherst Parish was formed from St. Anne's Parish to cover the county. . 3
11 1771 May 25 To 1771 May 27 History: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Amherst suffered a disaster when the James river ws a t flood stage, 150 persons were lost at that time.
Marriage (1): Mildred "Milly" ( -Bef 1798). 17
Unknown Spouse (#1): Mildred "Milly" ( -Bef 1798). Died before 28 Apr 1798. 4
23 1783-1786 Tax: Virginia, Amherst Co.. list Charles Wilcher & Joseph Wilcher. 4
25 1785 Tax: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Welsher, Joseph 5 white.
27 1787 Tax: VA, Amherst Co., List B. List B: Wilcher, Joseph self, 0 16/21 white males, 0 black 16/+, 0 black 16/-, Horses 2, Cattle 7. 5
29 1789 Nov 12 Deed: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Saml Meredith, Jno Stewart & Jos Wilsher, AC to Jas Owen AC for 70 lbs 95 acres 56 acres is that of Wilsher; Lines. Christian, Saml Meredith (formerly Braxton) Wit. Nelson Crawford, Lindsey Coleman, Jas Callaway, Jas Ballinger. 6
Abt 1790 Child born (1-#1): 30 Joseph WILCHER Jr. (Abt 1790- ).
1793 Sep 2 Child born (1-#2): 33 Virginia, Amherst Co.. Lawson Green WILCHER (1793-1843). Born in Amherst Co., Virginia, USA. Died on 4 Dec 1843 in Amherst Co., Virginia, USA.17
36 1796 Feb 23 To 1798 Sep 22 Deed: VA, Amherst Co., 102a. Saml & Jane Meredith to Jos Wilcher 5sh 102a pt. tract Rockey River, Braxton's old line, Notley Maddox, Jos Higginbotham. Wit. Davis S Garland, Jas Garland, Jas P Garland.. 7
38 Bef 1798 Apr 28 Death of Spouse (#1): Mildred "Milly" ( -Bef 1798).
38 1798 Apr 28 Bond: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Joseph Wilcher & Jacob Tyree are bound to commonwealth of VA $150 28 Apr 1798. A marriage is intended between Sally Rutherford (widow) & Joseph Wilcher (Widower) signed Jos Wilsher Jacob Tyree. 19
38 1798 Apr 28 Certificate: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Married Wilsher, Joseph and Sally Rutherford, widow by the Rev Walter Christian. (M.R.).. 20
1798 Apr 28 Marriage (2): 38 Virginia, Amherst Co.. Sarah TYREE
(Between 1760- ). In Amherst Co., Virginia, USA. 19
38 1798 May 12 Deed: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Jos Wilcher AC to Andrew Monroe (Munroe) AC for 300 lbs 231a branches Rockey Run, Lines :Jos Higginbotham, Peter Cashwell, Charles Christian, Richa Wilson, Saml Huckstep. Wit. Chas Christian, Jacob Pierce, Rich Wilson. 8
38 1798 Jun 21 Deed: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Jacob Tyree AC to jos Wilcher AC for 5 sh & love a slave Sue for his wife Sarah who is my daughter. Wit. Francis Bunt, Nicodemus Vermilion. 9
50 1810 Census: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Joseph Wilcher m. 2 16/26, 1 26/45, 1 45/+ f. 1 0/10, 1 16/26, 1 45/+; slaves 8. 1
51 1811 Jun 12 Bondsman: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Joseph Willshire Jr. and Joseph Willshire Senior are bound; a marrriage is intended between Joseph Wilcher Jr. & Nancy Rutherford; Sarah Willshire signed dau. Nancy is 20y of age. Recorded in Marriage Regiter #1 p. 226, Amherst County Clerks Office, Amherst, Virginia. 12
Jun 1811. Know all men by these presents that we Joseph Willshire Jr. and Joseph Willshire Senior are held jointly bound unto his excellency Gov. Wm. South Lieutenant governor of chief magistrate of the 10
52 1812 Aug 17 Deed: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Joseph WILSHIRE, JacobPIERCE & Joseph KENNEDY- Joseph WILSHIRE debt to Joseph KENNEDY 200 lbs due 1 Jan 1814, slaves, Moll Isham, China (life est of wife Sarah Wilshire) Dick, Wiatt, Robinson, Joe, Clara, horse, cattle, beds, furniture, hogs . 11
57 1817 Tax: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Joe Wilchar 1 wm/+16, 2 horses; Joseph W Wilcher 1 wm/+16, 1 bm/+16,
1horse (2nd hundred); . 12
57 1817 Tax: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Jos Wilshar 1 wm/+16 1 bm/12-16; Joseph W Wilcher 1. 13
59 1819 Tax: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Joseph Wilcher Sr 1 wm/+ 16, 1 slave; Joseph Wilcher 1 wm+16, 1. Tax list 1819 Amherst Co. VA. 14
60 1820 Census: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Wilsher, Joseph Amherst Co VA p. 38 No Twp. . 15
61 1821 Mar 12 Purchased: Virginia, Amherst Co.. James M (W) Wilshire, Amherst County, to Joseph Wilshire, amherst Co $133 horse; beds, etc. Wit. Charles A Christian, Samuel DChristian, William Pollard (could be Jr). 16
70 1830 Census: Virginia, Amherst Co.. Joseph Wilcher m 1 80/90, f 1 15/20, 2 20/30, 1 60/70 9 slaves. 2
70 After 1830 Death:

Source Citations
1. 1810 U. S. Census Amherst Co., Virginia. Wilchers, Calab m. 2 10/16 1 16/26 1 45/+ f. 1 16/26 1 45+26/45: Richard m. 1 45/+ slaves 11: Joseph m. 2 16/26 1 26/45 145/+ f 1 0/10 1 16/26 1 45/+ slaves 8
2. 1830 U S Population Census Amherst Co., Virginia.
3. Charles Frances Cocke, Parish Lines Diocese of Virginia, (Richmond, VA: The Virginia State Library, 1967).
4. Smith, Melba M, Wilcher Family Information, a descendant of Lawson Green Wilcher son of Joseph Wilcher Sr & Milly, (1998). 5. Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florene Speakman Love, The 1787 Census Of Virginia: An accounting of the Name of Every White Male Tithable Over 21 Years; the Number of Wite Males between 16 & 21 Years; the Number of Slaves Over 16 & those Under 16 years, together with a Listing of their Horses; Cattle & Carriages: and also the Names of all Persons to whom Ordinary Licenses and Physician's Licenses were Issued, (Genealogical Books in Print, Springfield, VA).
5. Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florene Speakman Love, The 1787 Census Of Virginia: An accounting of the Name of Every White Male Tithable Over 21 Years; the Number of Wite Males between 16 & 21 Years; the Number of Slaves Over 16 & those Under 16 years, together with a Listing of their Horses; Cattle & Carriages: and also the Names of all Persons to whom Ordinary Licenses and Physician's Licenses were Issued, (Genealogical Books in Print, Springfield, VA).
6. Rev Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia 1761-1807 & Albemarle County, Virginia 1748-1763, (The Rev. S Emmett Lucas Jr, P O Box 738 Easley, SC 29640: Southern Historical Press, 1979), p. 243: 413.
7. Ibid, p. 325: p. 204 & p. 340: p. 429.
8. Ibid, p. 333. p. 329.
9. Ibid, Deed Bk L p.335/358.
10. William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds, and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia 1763-1800 [Although Amherst was formed in 1761, no marriage records have been found before 1763], (Baltimore MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1937 & 1973), Recorded in Marriage Regiter #1 p. 226, Amherst County Clerks Office, Amherst, Virginia.
11. Rev Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia 1807- 1827: Books L-R, (The Rev. S Emmett Lucas Jr, P O Box 738 Easley, SC 29640: Southern Historical Press, 1985), p. 39. DB M p228.
12. Tax list 1817 Amherst Co., VA.
13. Tax list 1818 Amherst Co., VA.
14. Tax list 1819 Amherst Co. VA.
15. AIS Census Indexes: This collection contains Federal Census Indexes, State Census indexes, and indexes to various Federal non-population schedules (Mortality Schedules, Veterans Schedules, Slaves Schedules) for most of the U.S. and parts of Canada. The scope of the collection includes colonial records (pre-1790 tax lists, resident's lists, etc.) and censuses from 1790 to 1870. Some census indexes for later years exist for some states, (1999 , Url: http://data/ancestry/com), Wilsher, Joseph Amherst Co VA p. 38 No Twp.
16. Rev Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia 1807- 1827: Books L-R, (The Rev. S Emmett Lucas Jr, P O Box 738 Easley, SC 29640: Southern Historical Press, 1985), p. 635. 12 Mar 1821.
17. Smith, Melba M, Wilcher Family Information, a descendant of Lawson Green Wilcher son of Joseph Wilcher Sr & Milly, (1998).
18. The Holy Bible, Containing The Old and New Testaments: Together with The Apocrypha: Translated out of the Original Tongues, and with The Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, with Canne's Marginal Notes and Refrences, to which are added an index; An Alphabetical, Table of all the names in the old and new testaments, with their Sigifications, tables of Scripture weights, measures and coins & C., Family Info: Lawson G. Wilcher, (White & Hutchinson & Dwier, Hartford, 1836), Lawson G Wilsher Died the 4 of December 1843.
19. William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds, and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia 1763-1800 [Although Amherst was formed in 1761, no marriage records have been found before 1763], (Baltimore MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1937 & 1973), Marriage Register #1 p. 125, Amherst County Clerk's Office, Amherst, VA.
20. Ibid, p 28.

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A summation of early Wilchers...

Peggy,

Below is a message I posted a couple of years ago to Geneva Anderson. She apparently has the "link" I'm looking for which puts my John Wilcher (b. 1783) in KY at the right time. However, we haven't connected yet. I think she sent me a monumental, several megabyte database dump in 1999, but nothing specific on the link.

I've posted this to her again in hopes she will be more specific. It doesn't look like my John and your John are the same guy, although they may have been from the same family before that.

Brett (previous posting below)

I am descended from a line of Wilchers that found its way to the Pacific Northwest in 1868. I can trace back five generations (including myself) to a Stephen Wilcher, who was born in Casey Co. or Lincoln Co., KY, in 1810. He moved to Missouri in the 1840's, then on to Clark Co., WA, in 1868. His descendants all live in the PNW.

Stephen's father appears to have been named John Wilcher, who was 67 years old in the 1850 census and claimed to have been born in KY. That would put his birth in 1783, pretty early for KY, but possible if his parents were there with Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clark (and a whole lot of Indians).

The family seems to have been from Virginia. Your Amherst, Bedford Co., connections look promising because of the same set of names-- John, Joseph, Charles, etc.-- and because of the dates. They were there in the late 1700's and the same names show up in Casey-Lincoln, KY, in the early 1800's. This doesn't do much for John Wilcher's claim about being born in KY in 1783, but works well for connecting Wilchers in KY and VA.

I've also been looking back further to try to figure out how Wilchers got to Amherst-Bedford in the late 1700's. Most of my conclusions are based purely on statistical probablilities. For example, research on the surname "Wilcher" shows it to be a variation on the name "Wiltshire," a county in SW England. About 90% of all people with that name 200-300 years ago came from there. I'm inclined to think that Wiltshire, England, is where the American Wilchers came from. The vast majority of the Wilchers (or other spellings) who came to the New World in the 1600's and 1700's came as indentured servants, usually as an alternative to other punishment for petty offenses. The first Wilcher in America showed up in Virginia ca. 1635 as an indentured servant. Over the next 150 years a couple dozen others showed up in various places: Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the Bahamas. About three-quarters of the Wilchers came to Virginia in the 1600's and 1700's. I suspect one of these early Virginia indentured servants was the progenitor of the Wilchers in Amherst-Bedford.

My challenges are:

1) to verify the connection between my Stephen Wilcher, born KY in 1810, with John Wilcher;
2) connect that John Wilcher with the Amherst-Bedford, VA, Wilchers; and
3) figure out the who, when, and how of the Wilcher migration from England to Virginia and then to Amherst-Bedford.

Any information you can provide that might help fill in the "middle years" would be appreciated.

Later response...

Hi Brett

Do you have further info on the Amherst County, Va Wilchers which you could share with me? I have come across references to Charles and John W. Wilcher being sons of Joseph and Barbara Wilcher of Amherst Co, Va (late 1700s time period). There was also a Thomas Wilcher who may fit as another relative. Thomas Wilcher, formerly of Amherst co, Va, is listed in land records of Burke co, Nc along with Charles Wilcher. This same Thomas had issue who removed to Warren and Cannon Counties, Tennessee.

I would appreciate any details you might have on any Amherst co, Va Wilcher family, which might help me verify or add to the limited Wilcher info I have...

Thanks

David Travillion Bunton
613 South Commerce Ave
Russellville, AR 72801
travillion@hotmail.com

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Thomas Wilcher built a two-story brick home sometime after 1807, a portion of which exists today as the home of Dr. B. C. Smoot...

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Sat 3/11/2017 4:41 PM

Hey cuz,

I was looking at your notes for Nancy Anna Walton and looking at the sources... I was wondering if you realized that the Family Search sources link back to trees that give her parents as the William who married Susannah Cobb? Even so, I still don't think this is correct because there is no proof that she was even a Walton let alone the daughter of William and Susannah. Also, I have seen (but not sure if it is sources) that Anne, the daughter of William and Susannah was married to someone else. Again, I don't know if that had sources or not but it is worth noting. I thought you might want to know in case you want to alter or remove those cited sources. So far I haven't found anything regarding her parentage or even real surname. I have definitely ruled out William Walton and Elizabeth Tilman as her parents. They were married on 1 Dec 1758. I found the record proving their marriage date and therefore proving they aren't her parents.

I have found quite a few deed records for Thomas Wilcher. I wasn't really thinking about Warren County having been formed from White County before. A lot of the land deeds for him are in White County...something to keep in mind when searching for records for Warren County. I will have to change the format from jpg to pdf for you so it may take some time.

Here is a plat map that shows his land in Warren County:

A note regarding Thomas Wilcher's death date... it is given by everyone as 08 Aug 1816...but that was the day he made the will. The transcription of his will indicates his will was proved in open court during the Oct 1816 term so his death date is sometime between when he wrote his will (08 Aug 1816) and when it was proved (Oct 1816). Then there is a note at the bottom which reads:
Given at office the 7th June A.D. 1823
So I am not sure what that is about.

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Interestingly, on the page opposite to one of the Thomas Wilcher land deeds was one for James Cain. The name is mistranscribed as Caise but when you look at the bottom of the document it is more obvious that it said Cain. I also found this tidbit in the White County Minutes on GenWeb (this site also has lots several mentions of Thomas Wilcher suing various people for money owed).


Peter Hutson )
vs. )
Henry Lowery )
In this case the parties personally appeared in Court and agreed to refer the cause in dispute to Henry J. H. Hill, Esq., james Kane, Joseph Hutton, John Huse, Isham McGuire, James Boyd and Vincent Hubbs, and their verdict be returned to next court and be binding as the verdict of a Jury would have been.
Tuesday 14 Apl. 1807 Court adjourned till tomorrow morning Seven O'clock, Members present: John Dergan, Henry J. H. Hill & Benjamine Weaver, Esqr.
Wednesday 15th April 1807 Court met according to adjournment
Members Present: Henry J. H. Hill, Thomas Bounds ) Esqrs.
& Thomas Matthews )

and this on a John Kain:

October 8, 1821
P. 285
Andrew McElroy. )
To Issd. ) Deed trust
Thomas Hopkins & )
John Kain )
Was this day proven in open Court by the oaths of Richard Nelson and Nathan Haggard the subscribing witnesses thereto, for the purposes and things mentioned and ordered to be recorded, let it be registered.
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I remember you talking about always coming across Cunninghams, so here are a few things:

Here is a bio on George Cunningham, husband of Sarah Hennessee:


Another Hennessee and Cunningham marriage... Bible record:

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I will let you know what else I find but wanted to send a rundown of this stuff. Otherwise it gets to be too much to remember and include at once lol.

Love,
Stef

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Thomas Wilcher
Born 1745 in Amherst, Virginia, British Colonial America
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of Nancy (Walton) Wilcher — married before 1768 in Amherst County, Virginia Colony
DESCENDANTS descendants
Father of Archibald P. Wilcher, Sarah (Wilcher) Hennessee, Winnefred (Wilcher) Braswell and Thomas Walton Wilcher
Died 1816 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
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Thomas Wilcher served during the American Revolution
Service started:
Unit(s):
Service ended:

"The North Carolinian Journal by Wm. Perry Johnson editor in March 1960 the North Carolina Revolutionary War Pay Vouchers listed Thomas Wilcher (or Welsher) from the Morgan District, Burke Co., NC."[1]

Biography
Thomas Wilcher was probably born about 1745-46. He moved from Amherst County, VA, to Burke County, North Carolina (near Morganton), when he was approximately 44 years old, before Aug 1879. He moved on to Tennessee when he was about 62 years old. Thomas Wilcher died in Warren County, TN, Oct 1816 when he was about 71 years old.[2]

Children
Archibald P. Wilcher, b. Abt 1771, (Amherst County, Virginia) , d. 0___ 1829, Warren County, Tennessee
Sarah "Sallie" Wilcher, b. 0___ 1775, (Amherst County, Virginia) d. Abt 8 Jul 1830, Warren County, Tennessee, married James Hennessee,
Nancy Wilcher, b. 6 Apr 1776, (Amherst County, Virginia) d. 0___ 1843, Blount County, Alabaman married George Dameron Staton,
Christian Wilcher, b. Abt 1777, (Amherst County, Virginia) married William North,
Winnefred "Winne" Wilcher, b. 1770-1780, (Amherst County, Virginia) d. 1840-1850, Blount County, Alabama married William Braswell, Sr.,
Ritnier "Ritty" Wilcher, b. (ABT 1780), (Amherst County, Virginia) d. ABT 1813, Warren County, Tennessee, married Thomas Vaughan,
Lucy Wilcher, b. 0___ 1784, (Amherst County) Virginia d. 7 Oct 1863, Warren County, Tennessee married Joseph England, married John Harper,
Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilcher, b. 0___ 1782, (Amherst County) Virginia, d. Aft 1850, Warren County, Tennessee
Thomas W(alton) Wilcher, Jr., b. 0___ 1788, Amherst County, Virginia d. 0___ 1854, Warren County, Tennessee married Pauline C. "Polly" Gordon,
Goodspeed’s History of Warren Count]y

Collins River is the main stream of the county. this stream rises in Grundy County, passes near McMinnville, just below the town receives the waters of Barren Fork, and empties into Caney Fork. Hickory Creek is a branch of Barren Fork, and Charles Creek empties into Collins River, they, with the two named and Mountain Creek composing the principal streams of the county.
When the pioneers came to what is now the territory of Warren County, they found the valleys and coves covered with an almost impenetrable growth of tall cane and the mountains and hills with heavy timber. Game was plentiful and many are the stories of exciting bear and deer hunts handed down and now told with keen relish by the sons of the hardy pioneers.
First District, Faulkner’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal South and Baptist, and Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian.[3]
OLD BURIAL GROUNDS OF WARREN COUNTY, TENN. By MRS. BLANCHE BENTLEY

"One of the best known and first organized churches of Warren County was Liberty, a mile or so from McMinnville. As shown by his will, land was given by Thomas Wiltshire (Wilcher), the church house built and the church, Cumberland Presbyterian in doctrine, organized all in 1815. William Cheek Smartt is the reputed founder and he and John Allison, a Revolutionary soldier, were two of its first elders William C. Smartt, his wives, his venerable mother, and many descendants are buried in this peaceful enclosure which in the springtime, with its level grassy turf, its evergreens, flowers, and waving vines, looks very like a garden of the long ago. William C. Smartt was a commissioned general in the militia, but he won his spurs as a fighting man at Mobile under Jackson where he was promoted to the rank of major."[4]
Sources
? "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WT-561H : accessed 12 March 2017), Thos Wilcher, ; citing Morgan Township, Rowan, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
? http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mcgee/w/t_w730/t_w730.html
? Goodspeed’s History of Warren County
? OLD BURIAL GROUNDS OF WARREN COUNTY, TENN. By MRS. BLANCHE BENTLEY
http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I1214&tree=hennessee

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Birth:
Amherst County, Virginia was formed in 1761, from parts of Albemarle County, Virginia... http://bit.ly/1opXGkp

Possessions:
purchased 174 acres...

Occupation:
Appointed as an appraiser...

Died:
on Wilcher's Plantation...

Map & History of Warren County, Tennessee... http://bit.ly/PIsRbw and http://www.tngenweb.org/warren

Buried:
http://home.att.net/~jemjr/graveyard.htm

OLD BURIAL GROUNDS OF WARREN COUNTY, TENN. By MRS. BLANCHE BENTLEY

"One of the best known and first organized churches of Warren County was Liberty, a mile or so from McMinnville. As shown by his will, land was given by Thomas Wiltshire (Wilcher), the church house built and the church, Cumberland Presbyterian in doctrine, organized all in 1815. William Cheek Smartt is the reputed founder and he and John Allison, a Revolutionary soldier, were two of its first elders..."

Thomas married (Nancy Anna) "Anne" (Walton) LNU in (~1768) in (Amherst County, Virginia Colony). (Nancy was born on 24 May 1748 in Amherst County, Virginia; died in 1831 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in (Liberty Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Birth: ~1748, (Goochland County) Virginia

Notes:

Friday, March 10th, 2017:

Allen Thomas, allanharlthomas@gmail.com, alerts me to this error and I can thank him for his quick-eye:

"Hey David we have a problem with Nancy and her Mom's birthdates, what do you think?
"

Allan

to which I replied on the same day:

"Oh, s...

I've got to do some diggin'"

I spent several hours revisiting sites to verify her lineage and to no avail, so with great chagrin and embarrassment on

Saturday, March 11th, 2017:

I have unlinked Nancy Anna "Ann" Walton,

http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I1215&tree=hennessee,

from the family William & Elizabeth Tilman Walton,

http://thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I25624&tree=hennessee,

because there is no proof of the relationship.

It is likely that she was enumerated as one of their issue in error and that error has been copied, repeated and recapitulated by other researchers too lazy to verify the information

Alt Birth:
Now a part of Albermarle County, Virginia.

Goochland was founded in 1728 as the first county formed from Henrico shire, followed by Chesterfield County in 1749. Goochland was named for Sir William Gooch,[5] the royal lieutenant governor from 1727 to 1749, at which time the nominal governor, the Earl of Albemarle, remained in England. Goochland originally included all of the land from Tuckahoe Creek, on both sides of the James River, west as far as the Blue Ridge Mountains...

Map & History of Goochland County, Virginia ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goochland_County,_Virginia

Notes:

Married:
Amherst County, Virginia was formed in 1761, from parts of Albemarle County, Virginia... http://bit.ly/1opXGkp

Residence (Family):
then it was known as "White County"...

Notes:

12 Feb 2007:

After eighteen years of searching, can find no sources citing father to Obediah. I've assigned, 'John', as his grand father, 'Mary', his grand mother based on the traditional naming protocol of:

First female child is named after maternal mother...
Second female child is named after paternal mother...
First male child is named after paternal father...
Second male child is named after maternal father...
Later issue named after siblings...DAH


Clue-laden message citing possible siblings of Obediah;

http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?isham::jennings::1746.html

' Late 1700 Jennings in TN
Posted by: Rand Cardwell, kahuna@netramp.net

Date: December 16, 1999 at 21:46:23
of 6059


I have a few Jennings men that show up in early court records in Claiborne Co.,TN

Can anyone place them with families in NC or VA?

Mentioned in 1804 to 1810 in records working as road hands;

Obediah Jennings
Edward Jennings
William Jennings
John Jennings
Isom or Isham Jennings
George Jennings'

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Surname: Jennings

This interesting surname, is of early medieval English origin, although later strongly associated with both Wales and Ireland. Recorded in the spellings of Jennings, Jennins and Jennens, it is a patronymic. It derives from the given name Janyn or Jenyn, a diminutive of the personal name John, and meaning "Little John". John itself derives from the Hebrew name "Yochanan", meaning "Jehovah has favoured (me with a son)". The patronymic surname which in this case means "the son of Little John", dates back to the late 13th Century (see below), "John" being a 12th century Crusader introduction. Soldiers of the crusades returning from the Holy Land, gave to their children and specifically sons, Hebrew and Greek names as a reminder of the fathers "pilgrimage". These "English" personal names which later became surnames, include such examples as Thomas, Isaac, Abraham, and many others. In this case early recordings include Walter Jannes and Richard Janyns in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire of 1327, and Thomas Jenyn, in the charter rolls of 1428 known as "Inquisitions and Assessments relating to Feudal Aids". Elizabeth, the daughter of Thomas Jennyns, was christened on August 9th 1544, at St. Pancras', Soper Lane, London, and Jeffrey Jennings was christened on August 24th 1561, at St. Dunstans in the East, London. Among the namebearers in the "Dictionary of National Biography" is Sir Patrick Alfred Jennings (1831 - 1896), who was Premier of New South Wales. He was born in Newry, Ireland, and emigrated to the gold fields of Victoria in 1852, before moving to New South Wales in 1863. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Roger Jonyng, which was dated 1296, in the Subsidy Rolls of the county of Sussex, during the reign of King Edward 1, known as "The Hammer of the Scots", 1272 - 1307. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

© Copyright: Name Orgin Research www.surnamedb.com 1980 - 2007

(John married (Mary LNU). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Military: Revolutionary War Patriot
• Religion: 1801-1805; Primitive Baptist Elder
• Religion: 1820; Primitive Baptist Elder

Notes:

Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers... http://www.knoxcotn.org/tnbaptists/index.html

JESSE DODSON

"In memory of Rev. Jesse Dodson; born November 22, 1752; died November 22, 1843. A minister of the gospel sixty years." (Tombstone record, Eastanallee Church.)

The deceased was born in Halifax County, Va. His first settlement in Tennessee was in Claiborne County. From there he went to Middle Tennessee. In 1819 he came to the Hiwassee Purchase, making a settlement in McMinn County, a few months before the county was "erected." On the Eastanallee is a house still standing, I believe, built ninety-eight years ago by Jesse Dodson.

Soon after his settlement in the Hiwassee district he began pioneer work. He and seven others constituted themselves into the Eastanallee Church. He and Silas Witt organized New Hopewell. He and James Courtney founded the Hiwassee Church. Salem Church was organized by him and Richard Wilson, while he and John Short were co-founders of the Friendship Church. He was preacher to and pastor of these and other churches for many years. He was of Welsh extraction and had the Welsh fire. He was not trained to methodical sermonizing or systematic exposition of Scripture, but was earnest and fervent in exhortation, and was successful in revivals.

Elder Dodson owned 300 acres of land in the heart of Eastanallee valley, and ten negroes, whom he "freed," it is said, after the death of his wife (by whom he came into possession of them), giving as his reason that he had "concluded that a bill of sale of negroes in his pocket would be a bad passport at the gate of Heaven."

His wife was a Miss Ruth Johnson, of South Carolina, of a well-to-do. family, but the date of his marriage and other family and ministerial records have perished, were washed away or destroyed, it is thought, by the high waters of the Eastanallee in the year 1875. Editor's Note: Jesse was, in fact, married to Ruth Dodson, daughter of Elisha Dodson, Sr.

He lived to preach and exhort sinners to repentance about sixty-one years, and on his 91st birthday died in the triumph of a living faith.

Burnett, J .J. Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers. Nashville, Tenn.: Press of Marshall & Bruce Company, 1919.

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Thanksgiving of 1752 had a special meaning for Reverend Thomas DODSON and his wife Elizabeth ROSE, for on November 22nd they welcomed a new child into their Virginia family, Jesse DODSON. Not much is known about Jesse DODSON as a youth...one of at least 10 children in his family....but plenty is known about his adult life. Unknown to his father, a Virginia Baptist minister, Jesse would follow in his footsteps and change the lives of many settlers in the early days of America.

At the time of the American Revolution, the dominant religious force in the colonies was the Church of England, the mother country for so many of its settlers. To be a minister of any church that had broken ties with England was difficult in many social settings, but by the time Jesse DODSON was 23 years old, he was living on land given to him by his father in what is now Pittsylvania County in Virginia, and starting his life as a Baptist preacher, . Jesse and his wife Ruth were married in 1774, one year before the gunfire at Lexington and Concord would start the colonies on a path of thier own, and in 1777, Jesse's name is on the list of those taking an Oath of Allegiance to the State of Virginia. While there is no evidence of military service for Jesse DODSON during the War, we can feel confident that he served in some capacity, for at the end of the War he received a Land Grant in North Carolina, which would become Tennessee.

We know Jesse was still in Pittsylvania County, Virginia when the Revolutionary War ended in 1781, for he obtained property on Birch Creek, or Burches' Creek in some records. The following year he sold that land on "Jeremiah's Fork of Birches Creek" to relatives, and headed for Tennessee, leaving behind his brother William, also a Baptist minister.

Rev. Jesse DODSON is listed as a member of the County Line Baptist Church, also known as the North on Holston River Baptist Church, in 1785 Hawkins County, Tennessee. Rev. Jesse DODSON joined the Big Springs Primitive Baptist Church in what is now Springdale, Tennessee in 1801, and became the Pastor of the congregation from November 1801 until November of 1805.

In 1803, Jesse DODSON was listed in the tax records of what is now Claiborne County, in the northeast part of Tennessee, which includes part of Cumberland Gap National Park. The path from Virginia to Tennessee through Cumberland Gap had been widened by none other than Daniel Boone, and opened to wagon traffic after Rev. Jesse DODSON and his family passed through. The Big Springs Primitive Baptist Church that Jesse led was constructed in the winter of 1795-96 from hand-hewn logs, and is still standing today near Springdale, over two centuries later. It is one of the oldest churches still standing in the State of Tennessee.

Jesse and Ruth DODSON left Claiborne County in 1806 and moved to Warren County, Tennessee, where they are listed on the 1812 Tax List, and the 1820 Census. While in Warren County, they were involved with the Collins Creek Baptist Church and several others in the area.

Reverend Jesse DODSON was described by his peers as "earnest and fervent in exhortation", and "successful in Revivals". He was also said to have had the "Welsh fever" in describing his ancestrial traits and style of preaching, and is mentioned in the 1919 Baptist historical sketches as a Tennessee Pioneer Baptist Preacher.

Around 1820, Rev. Jesse DODSON was called to lead the Big Springs Baptist Church on Mouse Creek, near Niota in McMinn County, Tennessee...only a year after the Hiwassee Purchase Treaty with the Cherokee Indians had opened that land to settlement. Jesse was a founder of the Eastanallee Baptist Church, and his son Elisha donated the land for the structure. Over the years Rev. Jesse DODSON would be involved in the early McMinn County churches of Salem, Hiwassee, Friendship, and New Hopewell. Owning 300 acres of land in the Eastanallee Valley, his wife Ruth had obtained ten slaves from her father's Will, and when Ruth died in 1828 Jesse set the slaves free stating that "a Bill of Sale of Negroes in my pocket would be a bad passport at the Gates of Heaven"....another brave act in a Southern State over 30 years before the Civil War. After more than 60 years of preaching from the pulpit, and inspiring many pioneer churches, Jesse DODSON died on his 91st birthday in 1843. He is buried in the Eastanalle Church Cemetery in McMinn County, Tennessee.

The cemetery photo used at the top of this page in the header is the Eastanallee Cemetery, with the two broken headstones on the left side being those of Ruth and Jesse DODSON...and the Eastanallee Church is planning to replace them. Pioneer and Frontier Preacher, another good story in the ancestral book. Jesse is the 5th great grandfather of Anthony Martini, on his mother's side.

"In memory of Rev. Jesse Dodson; born November 22, 1752; died November 22, 1843. A minister of the gospel sixty years." (Tombstone record, Eastanallee Church.)

The deceased was born in Halifax County, Va. His first settlement in Tennessee was in Claiborne County. From there he went to Middle Tennessee. In 1819 he came to the Hiwassee Purchase, making a settlement in McMinn County, a few months before the county was "erected." On the Eastanallee is a house still standing, I believe, built ninety-eight years ago by Jesse Dodson.

Soon after his settlement in the Hiwassee district he began pioneer work. He and seven others constituted themselves into the Eastanallee Church. He and Silas Witt organized New Hopewell. He and James Courtney founded the Hiwassee Church. Salem Church was organized by him and Richard Wilson, while he and John Short were co-founders of the Friendship Church. He was preacher to and pastor of these and other churches for many years.

He was of Welsh extraction and had the Welsh fire. He was not trained to methodical sermonizing or systematic exposition of Scripture, but was earnest and fervent in exhortation, and was successful in revivals.


His wife was Ruth Dodson, of the same family lineage of Dodson pastors. Together, Jesse and Ruth raised 12 children whom all followed in their faith.

He lived to preach and exhort sinners to repentance about sixty-one years, and on his 91st birthday died in the triumph of a living faith.

MINUTES OF BIG SPRING PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

[The first few pages are in very bad shape.]

Church Records for the Year 1800 - 1801

December 2nd Saturday 1800. ______Received John Goin in to fellowship. Received Obediah Jennings by experience. Agreed to continue meeting at Rob Camp 1st Saturday in January 1801 and appointed James Kinney, Elijah Chissum, William________, ________Harper and Isaac Lane to attend. Agreed to send James Kinney to Powder Gap Creek at their request.

Feby the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st…..to continue meeting at Rob Camp.
2nd____
2nd Saturday_____Cloud by experience_______Richard________attend_______
______Saturday 1801. Church met for worship and proceeded to business.
1st Opened a door for the reception of members.
2nd Report made by the members from Robcamp that they received Marjorie Connor, Millie Armstrong into Fellowship.
3rd Appointed James Kinney, Isaac Lane and Thomas Jeffries to attend at Rob Camp first Saturday in April.
4th Peter Neal and William Stroud appointed to attend at Powells Valley Church on Gap Creek.

April the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st. Opened a door for the reception of new members and received Judah Dodson by Experience.
2nd Appointed Bro James Kinney, Thomas Jeffries, William Stroud, Joseph Clark and Elijah Chissum to attend at Rob Camp meeting house on the first Saturday in May.

May the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Opened a door for the reception of new members.
2nd The brethren that attended at Rob Camp made_______that they had received Richard Hanes and advised____Members to meet together to worship God and____over each other according to the gospel________if any should want to join to the Church______advise that they send to the body for________

June the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceed_________
1st Considered Bro. Obediah Martin's___________the ministry of the gospel______glory of God that he be_______ordinances but exercise______public prayer.
2nd ______Zachariah McCul_____
_____appoint Isaac Lane, Jesse Dodson and Joseph____to write with the church to which he formerly belonged their distresses.
4th Appoint Isaac Lauk and Joseph______to write to the association.

July the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Letters read and approbated.
2ne Appointed a Church Meeting at Rob Camp meetinghouse and appoint Joseph Clark and Peter Neal to attend.
3rd Appointed Joseph Cogdal to the association.

August the 1st Saturday 1801. Church met at Rob Camp and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Appointed James Kinney, Jesse Dodson and Peter Neal to settle a distress with Bro. Obediah Martin which was attended by Brother Martin's recantation.
2nd Dismist Richard Hanes, John Grimes, Milly Armstrong and Margery Conner.

August the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Opened a door for the reception of members. Received Jesse Dodson by letter.
2nd Elijah Chissum intended to travel desires letter of recommendation. Is granted a letter of dismission for himself and his wife when called for.
3rd Agreed to petition for a division of the association.

September the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Opened a door for the reception of members and received James Forrest and Mary his wife by letter.
2nd Received Stacy Edwards by experience.

______Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Opened a door for the reception of members.
2nd Appointed our meeting in November for sacrament and the day before for fasting and prayer.
3rd. Brother William Stroud having a mind to travel requests a letter of recommendation is granted.
4th Motion for choosing a pastor is defered.

November the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Chose Jesse Dodson pastor.
2nd Agreed to call Isaac Barton and William Jones to install our pastor.

December the 2nd Saturday 1801. Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Agreed to send Brethren Jesse Dodson, Isaac Land and Joseph Cogdal to the church on Buffaloo to inquire into their stand with John Conley.
End of Year 1800 - 1801

Could he have had a daughter who married James Cunningham?

October Second Saturday 1806. Church met at Big Spring and after worship proceeded to business.

1st Hannah Hill, Mercurius and Rachel Cook took their seats.

2nd Agreed to petition the Association for an alteration of their citing from Thursday to Saturday.

3rd Association letter read and approved.

4th Reference relative to Ritchard Harper continued to the 14th day of this month.

William and Nancy Stroud, Obediah and Elisabeth Jennings, Jesse and Ruth Dodson and Dodson's Sukey (Susanna) and James Cunningham dismisd by letter.

Tony Martini has put together an excellent biography with lots of location shots in Middle Tennessee ... http://graveyardgossip.blogspot.com/2010/03/martini-family-jesse-dodson-frontier.html

Dodsons who bureid in Matlock Cemetery:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSln=Dodson&GSiman=1&GScid=1964531&

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"In memory of Rev. Jesse Dodson; born November 22, 1752; died November 22, 1843. A minister of the gospel sixty years." (Tombstone record, Eastanallee Church.)

The deceased was born in Halifax County, Va. His first settlement in Tennessee was in Claiborne County. From there he went to Middle Tennessee. In 1819 he came to the Hiwassee Purchase, making a settlement in McMinn County, a few months before the county was "erected." On the Eastanallee is a house still standing, I believe, built ninety-eight years ago by Jesse Dodson.

Soon after his settlement in the Hiwassee district he began pioneer work. He and seven others constituted themselves into the Eastanallee Church. He and Silas Witt organized New Hopewell. He and James Courtney founded the Hiwassee Church. Salem Church was organized by him and Richard Wilson, while he and John Short were co-founders of the Friendship Church. He was preacher to and pastor of these and other churches for many years.

He was of Welsh extraction and had the Welsh fire. He was not trained to methodical sermonizing or systematic exposition of Scripture, but was earnest and fervent in exhortation, and was successful in revivals.


His wife was Ruth Dodson, of the same family lineage of Dodson pastors. Together, Jesse and Ruth raised 12 children whom all followed in their faith.

He lived to preach and exhort sinners to repentance about sixty-one years, and on his 91st birthday died in the triumph of a living faith.

Family Members
Parents
Thomas Dodson
1707–1783

Elizabeth Rose Dodson
1706–1766

Spouse
Photo
Ruth Dodson Dodson
1754–1828 (m. 1774)

Siblings
Thomas Dodson
1728–1816

Alice Dodson Dodson
1734–1792

Photo
William Dodson
1737–1832

Children
Photo
Elijah Dodson
1785–1858

Photo
Elisha Dodson
1785–1864

Photo
Jesse Buford Dodson
1791–1878

Photo
Tabitha Dodson Rice
1798–1839

Photo
Ruth Dodson Ware
1802–1885

Eli Dodson
1813–1876

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Military:
While there is no evidence of military service for Jesse DODSON during the War, we can feel confident that he served in some capacity, for at the end of the War he received a Land Grant in North Carolina, which would become Tennessee.

Religion:
Primitive Baptists, are also known as Hard Shell Baptists, Anti-Mission Baptists, or Old School Baptists. The adjective "Primitive" in the name has the sense of "original".

Joined the Big Springs Primitive Baptist Church in what is now Springdale, Tennessee in 1801, and became the Pastor of the congregation from November 1801 until November of 1805.

Religion:
Around 1820, Rev. Jesse DODSON was called to lead the Big Springs Baptist Church on Mouse Creek, near Niota in McMinn County, Tennessee...only a year after the Hiwassee Purchase Treaty with the Cherokee Indians had opened that land to settlement.

Jesse married Ruth Dodson in 1774 in Halifax County, Virginia. Ruth (daughter of Elisha Dodson, Sr. and Sarah Everett) was born on 12 Dec 1754 in Fauquier County, Virginia; died on 22 Nov 1828 in McMinn County, Tennessee; was buried in Matlock Cemetery, Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 25 Dec 1754, Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Notes:

Family Members
Spouse
Photo
Jesse Dodson
1752–1843 (m. 1774)

Children
Photo
Elijah Dodson
1785–1858

Photo
Elisha Dodson
1785–1864

Photo
Jesse Buford Dodson
1791–1878

Photo
Tabitha Dodson Rice
1798–1839

Photo
Ruth Dodson Ware
1802–1885

Eli Dodson
1813–1876

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Notes:

Married:
Ruth was his first cousin.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: Talbot County, Maryland
• Immigration: 8 Mar 1679, Youghal, Ireland

Notes:

Philip Popplestone craves [claims] Rtts for 1150 Acres of Land due to him for importation of 23 persons into this Province to Inhabit according to the following Catalog: viz.

A Catalogue of the names of what Servants were brought in the Shipp called the Increase of Youghale, Philip Popleston, Commander, Anno Domini 1679:

Cornelius Nevill
Mary Buchan
Ann Barry
Piers Wally
Dennis Donnavan
Margarett Duohy
Darby Quick
Cornelius Lynch
Robert Kearny
Dennis Murphy
Edward Kirby
John Clancy
Cornelius Hible
Katherine Leary
Hana Neal
Margarett Joflynger
Darby Sullivan
Joan Dally
Daniel Murphy
Thomas Corcran

Thomas Henesy

John Haghiesen
Joan Ronayne

The Persons above specified were imported by me Philip Popleston and never made use of the rtts for their transportation untill assigned by me unto William Sharp. Witness my hand this 19th of March 1679: s/ Philip Popleston

March 19, 1679:

Warrant: then granted by the Rtt Honorable: the Lord Proprietor to William Sharp of Talbott County for 1150 Acres for and in consideration of the foregoing rtts of Assignment :
__________________ Ret. in Six Months.

Phil:
129

Philip Poplestone craved Rtts to One Thousand Acres of Land for Importacon from Ireland into this Province to Inhabitt according to the following Catalogue viz

Anno 1679

William Newmarch
Morrish Keally
Timothy Connor
Adam Merritt
Thomas White
Joan English
Habia Loftus
John Legge
Thomas Gelliburne
James Smyth
Dennis Nunane
Edmund Goremond
John Haghieren

Thomas Henery (sp)

Honor Mulrean
Thomas Bullen
Robert Hawkins
Corneluis Sheehane
John Brendevill
Katherine Londry

The persons above specified were imported by me Philip Poplestone and never made use of the rights for their transportation untill Assigned by me unto John Stevens Witness my hand this nineteenth Day of March 1679

s/ Philip Popleston

and underneath was thus written vis

Do hereby Assigne and make over all my right and Interest to the Rtts above specified unto John Stephens and his Assigns as witness my hand and seal the 19th March 1679:

Philip Popleston (Seale)

March 19th: 1679
Warrant then granted unto John Stevens of Dorchester County by the Rtt Honorable the Lord Proprietor for and in consideration of the foregoing Rtts and Assignment from Philip Poplestone for one Thousand Acres of Land. ___
_______________
Thom:
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[ Preceeding Item Omitted from this Transcription ]
Maryland Ss:
Know all men by these presents that William Sharpe of Talbott County and Phillip Poplestone, Master of the Ship Encrease of Youghal are holden and firmly bound to the right Honorable Charles Lord Baltimore in the sum of One hundred pounds Sterling money to be paid to the said Charles Lord Baltimore the said Sum of One Hundred Pounds or his certain Attorney Executors and Administrators or Assignees To which payment well and trulely to be made We bind us and either of us, our and either of our heirs executors and Administrators and every of us joyntly and severally by Himself for all and in the whole firmly by these presents. Signed with our hands and Sealed with our Seals dated this eight and twentieth day of March One Thousand six hundred seventy nine and in the fourth Year of the Dominion of the Said Charles Lord Baltemore over Maryland ?? ____

WHEREAS the persons in the Catalogue mentioned were lately brought over by the above bound Philip Poplestone in the Ship above mentioned and their rights to him assigned to the above bound William Sharpe as by the said Catalogue may appear due. Whereas upon their Humble request the the above named Charles Lord Baltemore hath the day of the date above written promised a grant to the said William Sharpe by his generall Warrant to take up Land in this Province for the rights of the said severall Persons mentioned and named in the said Catalogue or any or either of them have not formerly been mad use of in order to their rights nor shall hereafter be made use of that purpose otherwise than according to the Interest that is herein and hereby declared Then this obligation to be void and of none Effect otherwise to remain in full force and Virtue ____

Sealed and delivered by the said William Sharpe in the presence of William Sharpe Vincent Sower Rich Recii Thomas Greenway?

Annexed to the above Obligation was this Catalogue followingn Viz.

(667) Catalogue of all the Servants Nameds which came out of Ireland into Maryland in the Ship the Encrease of Youghall Philip Poplestone, Master

I????
John Coverane 1
Morrish Magrath 2
Morgan Caduell 3
Edward Burke 4
Thomas Smith 5
Patrick Sacey 6
Patrick Freeman 7
David Dally 8
Morish Doulen 10
Rich Ashwood 14
Dorris Brothers 12
Coriel Driskols 13
Dave Gallahoe 14
John Jones 15
John Feakine 16
Thomas Nanury 17
Patrick Cahane 18
Mortagh Murphey 19
Tim Hartaggue 20
Thomas Sherwin 21
William Heage 22
John London 24
John Tye 25
Norris Fitzgerald 26
John Mushhave 27
Catherine Magralis 28
her young daughter 29
Alice Green 30
Catherine Haloorans 32
Margaret West 33
Catherine Kennedy 34
Mary Ireland 35
Catherine Ahagh 36
Elizabeth Fostor 37
Alice Quaine 38
Houdra Neale 39
Mary Bower 40
Mary Carrous 41

Catherine Henesy 42

Helena Mulreau 43
Marg Gerrald 44
Joan Pully 45
John Bughlaus 46

Underneath the aforegoing Catalogue was thus written ???
This)

( 185)

This is a true Account of the names of what Servants I brought to Maryland as above said and do by these Presents assign all my right Title of this Forty-six Servants by name above said unto William Sharpe being never before assigned nor made over to any other person as Wittness my hand

Witness George Sullivan Philip Poplestone (Signed)


Maryland Ss: Know all men by these presents that Samuel Groome the Younger as owner Commander of the Globe of Soudou are holden and firmly bound to the right Honorable Charles Lord Baltimore in the value? of One hundred and fifty pounds Sterling to be paid to the said Charles Lord Baltimore or his order Attorney Executors of Assignees To which payment well and trulely to be made We bind us, our heirs executors and Administrators firmly by these presents. Signed with my hand and Sealed with my Seal dated this five and twentiety day of April One Thousand six hundred seventy nine.........................

WHEREAS the persons mentioned in the Catalogue annexed were brought over in the Ship above mentioned by Samuel Groome the Elcer, father of the above bound Samuel Groome as by the said Catalogue ??? appear and Whereas upon the Humble request of the said Samuel Groome the above named Charles Lord Baltemore hath promised against? Warrant to take up Lands for the rights of the said Several Persons amounting in the whole to four Score and Three Now the Conditionn of this obligation is such that if the said persons mentioned in the Catalogue annexed or any or either of them have not formerly been made use of [or?] in order to use? their rights ??? shall hereafter be made use of to that purpose by Consent or Knowledge of the said Samuel Groome the Elder of Samuel Groome the Younger or either of them or by any other under them or by their Title otherwise before mentioned then this present Obligation to be void and of none Effect or else it to Stand and abide in full force and Virtue _________ Samuel Groome ??? (Sealed)

Sealed and delivered in the presence of

Thomas Green???. Annexed to the above Obligacion was the following Catalogue Viz

Servants imported into Maryland by the Owners of the Ship Globe .. Viz

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5 Jun 1995:

There is no proof that this Thomas HENESY is our progenitor. I include him as he is the earliest HENNESSEE found in records and the fact that "Thomas" is a re-occuring forename in our family...DAH

30 Jul 2009:

Nick Hennessee confirms that "Thomas & Catherine" are the parents of Patrick. This fact has been long suspected but not proven until now...

Through a serendipitous web search, Nick found:

"An 1820 publication that I found in a 2009 internet search, A Collection Of All The Laws Of Virginia, From The First Session Of The Legislature In The Year 1619, Volume VII, documents that Patrick was son of Irish natives, Thomas and Catherine, who immigrated in 1688 and 1689 to Maryland. Colonial Maryland records confirm the immigration: Thomas was indentured to John Stevens of Dorchester County and Catherine to William Sharpe of adjacent Talbot County under arrangements made by Philip Poplestone, Captain of the ship Increase of Youghale (Ireland), with the employers of Thomas and Catherine and with Lord Baltimore, Proprietary Governor of Maryland."

Note:

Nick & I suspected that there was an intermediate generation between Thomas and Patrick because of the considerable age disparity between the two. I still feel uncomfortable with their pairing for that same reason. In addition, I wonder why we've not been able to locate more issue for Thomas & Catherine given their assumed Catholic heritage and its cultural invective to procreate large families. An Irish Catholic family with one child? If that is the case, then there must have been some tragic circumstance regarding their union, i. e., a death of one of the spouses or infertility for either...

30 Aug 2009 Nick's response:

"I can agree with your comment with the addition that ages of Thomas and Catherine at time of marriage or conception ...if after they had fulfilled the indentures... could be a factor in family size. Also, if other children had been female, poor people, colonial practices did not honor female identity for posterity as much as later periods (witness Ailsey McDowell)."

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Hennessee pioneer genealogy questions and answers by Nick Hennessee relating to Thomas Hennessee (the immigrant), Thomas (son of the immigrant), Thomas (possible grandson of the immigrant) and Patrick of Burke County, North Carolina

CONCLUSIONS 9/9/2009:

(1) It can reasonably be assumed and concluded (but is not completely documented) that 1688 Maryland immigrant Thomas Henesy was forebearer of Patrick Hensey of Bedford County, VA, and Burke County,NC.

(2) Whether there were one or more generations between late 17th Century Maryland immigrant Thomas and mid 18th Century Bedford resident Patrick depends on assumptions (no birth year records found) of birth years of Maryland immigrant Thomas, of other Henesys named Thomas and of Patrick.

(3) The Thomas christening reported in Middlesex County, VA, in 1736, while not identifying the christened person by age, has other value because it shows location then of the Hennessee family near the Chesapeake Bay after the earlier Maryland locale and before their migrating west (a pattern common in that century) to Bedford County.

(4) Was the 1736 christening of an adult or an infant? With other evidence of Thomas and Patrick at Bedford, an adult christening in Middlesex County in 1736 would fit supposed age of the adult Thomas of Bedford, and an infant christening would fit a reasonably calculated age of child Patrick. Whatever the answer, a reasonable assumption is that Thomas was father and not brother of Patrick.

(5) The father-son (not brother) relationship assumption also extends from (a) historic records of community popularity and honor from serving in the Bedford Militia that would likely attract any male old engough to be eligible and (b) Militia records that Thomas of the Militia survived the French and Indian War initial battle at Fort Necessity in Pennsylvania in 1754 before (c) the earliest record of Patrick in the Militia in 1758.

(6) Therefore, I propose to report in an article for a Burke County book:

18th Century Burke County, NC, settler Patrick Henesy was son of French and Indian War militiaman Thomas, who had earlier migrated from coastal Middlesex County, VA, to western frontier Bedford County, VA, and who likely descended one or two generations from Thomas and Catherine Henesy, 1688 and 1689, immigrants to Maryland from Ireland.

DISCUSSION:

Early Hennessee History documentations:
Thomas, Irish immigrant indentured to Maryland 1688
Thomas christening, Middlesex County, VA, 1736
Thomas, member Bedford Militia, French and Indian War, 1754
Thomas, land grant (for Militia service) 1755 in Bedford County
Patrick, Bedford Militia, 1758
Patrick, homesteader in North Carolina, 1775 (Polk) and 1778 (Burke)

Thomas Hennessee, the immigrant in Maryland as an indentured servant in 1688, would have worked off his indenture by 1691 or 1695 (3 to 7 years per Wikipedia extract below).

How old was he in 1695? (Maybe 25, if born 1670. Maybe 45, if 1650 birth as assumed in http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/bedford/military/mil1758b.txt).

Were there one or two Henesys named Thomas between Thomas the immigrant and Patrick of Burke?

To me, the Thomas christening reported in Middlesex County, VA, in 1736, has greatest riddle-solving value of the listed Hennessee documentations because it shows location then of the Hennessee family near the Chesapeake Bay. Irish immigrant Thomas, if still living in 1736, could then be 66 or 86 years old when member-of-Bedford-Militia Thomas was 20 years old and Patrick was an infant. That leaves a large age gap that supports existence of a generation or more between immigrant Thomas and member-of-Bedford-Militia Thomas. The christening makes sense to me now only if it:

(A) was an adult christening (a) of immigrant Thomas or (b) of son of immigrant Thomas or (c) of member-of-Bedford-Militia Thomas or

(B) if it was an infant christening of Patrick, who was in the Bedford Militia in 1758 (age 22 if Christened 1736). Presumed also is that some time after the christening, the family (particularly family of member-of-Bedford-Militia Thomas) migrated from Middlesex County (near Chesapeake Bay) to Bedford County (just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains).

Scenario 1: Where does the 1736 Patrick christening premise put birth year for his father Thomas, who was in the Bedford Militia in 1754? If father of Patrick were to be 20 before the presumed christening of Patrick, that would make father-of-Patrick's birth in 1716 and his age 38 at Fort Necessity in 1754. In this scenario, immigrant Thomas would have been 46 or 56 when father of Patrick was born in 1716. That suggests greater possibility but not certainty that immigrant Thomas was grandfather, not father, of Thomas, the father of Patrick.

Scenario 2 assumes another generation, between Thomas, the immigrant (1650 or 1660-?), and Thomas (possibly 1716-?), father of Patrick. This alternative implies younger ages for births in generations from the immigrant Thomas to father of Patrick.

Scenario 3 supports assumption by some Hennessee genealogists that Thomas in Bedford County was brother of Patrick in Bedford County and accepts, without identifying intermediate kin, that both descended from immigrant Thomas.

From Wikipedia -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indentured_servant

"Indentured Servant"

An indentured servant is a laborer under contract of an employer for usually three to seven years, in exchange for their transportation, food, drink, clothing, lodging and other necessities. Unlike a slave, an indentured servant is required to work only for a limited term specified in a signed contract.[1]

The labor-intensive cash crop of tobacco was farmed in the American South by indentured laborers in the 17th and 18th centuries.[2] Indentured servitude was not the same as the apprenticeship system by which skilled trades were taught, but similarities do exist between the two mechanisms, in that both require a set period of work.

In addition to slaves (who were mostly from Africa), Europeans, including Irish,[3] Scottish,[4] English, and Germans,[5] were brought over in substantial numbers as indentured servants,[6] particularly in the British Thirteen Colonies.[7] Over half of all white immigrants to the English colonies of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries may have been indentured servants.[8

In Colonial North America, employers usually paid for European workers' passage across the Atlantic Ocean, reimbursing the shipowner who held their papers of indenture. In the process many families were broken apart. During the time living with their masters, their fellow indentured servants took the role of family.[citation needed]

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HENNESSEE FAMILY OF BURKE COUNTY

In three trips in September and October 1791, Patrick Hennessee and his teenage son, John, patronized The Morganton Store, "the only store for miles around." Then they either walked or rode on horseback or in a horse- or mule-drawn wagon or buggy. It was a 4 to 6 hour or more roundtrip from their home six miles northeast of Courthouse Square. That was long travel time for purchases of 100 10-penny nails, stirrup irons and spurs as well as three pints of rum and a bushel of Indian corn.
Patrick (circa 1735-1796) was forebear of the Hennessee family in Burke County. Records of the State of North Carolina show he was paid for Revolutionary War army service. In 1778, his first land grant in Burke was on both sides of the Catawba River between Johns River and Lower Creek. In his home, up from the south bank of the Catawba at Hunting Creek, he lived with his wife Alice, (nicknamed Ailsey), and sons James and John. Two daughters had married.
Long after Patrick of Burke was alive and available to answer questions, descendants wanted to know more about him and his forebears. Was he an Irish immigrant or a descendant of immigrants? Was Patrick of Burke the Patrick of Bedford County, VA?

LURE OF INEXPENSIVE FERTILE CAROLINA LAND

Vagueness continues in the record, but helpful perspective and inspiration came in 2006. Then Virginia and North Carolina frontier historian Dr. Christopher Hendricks published The Backcountry Towns of Colonial Virginia, one of which was New London in Bedford County. Data and patterns emphasized by Professor Hendricks would logically relate Patrick of Bedford to the large colonial migration through Virginia to North Carolina via the store of William Calloway in New London. That perspective plus studies of 17th Century maps available to militiamen in that era and internet-enabled finding in 2009 of data previously not as accessible to or appreciated by family historians make plausible conclusions not earlier reached about Patrick of Burke and his heritage.
In the Bedford Militia in the 1750s were Thomas Hennesey and Patrick Henicie. At the beginning of the French and Indian War, the Virginia Militia (on the western frontier consisting mostly of the Bedford Militia) was under command of celebrated land surveyor, map maker and college professor Colonel Joshua Fry, Major (later Colonel, General and President) George Washington and Captain (later Colonel) William Calloway, wealthy Bedford County merchant, land developer and manufacturer. Official Virginia records report Thomas Hennesey survived the first battle of the war at Fort Necessity, PA, in 1754 and Patrick Henicie received militia pay in 1758.
A 1761 indenture evidences that Patrick Henicie paid "one pound, one shilling and six pence" for a lot in New London owned by Colonel Calloway. Within a year, he sold it back at a good profit.
Some have suggested--and some questioned--the kinship of Patrick and Thomas (whether father-son or brothers) while proposing that one or both descended a generation or two from Thomas and Catherine Henesy, 1688 and 1689 immigrants to Maryland from County Cork, Ireland; Maryland records confirm the immigration. Some others have argued that Patrick descended from James Hennessee, who left County Cork and landed in Norfolk, Va., in 1740; they were influenced (1) by the Irish tradition that the oldest son is named after the father's father and (2) by Patrick's first-born son being named James. Another claim: Confederate war veteran Hamilton Mortimer Hennessee said that his great grandfather, Patrick of Burke, migrated from Ireland.
Regardless of the ancestry, pre-Revolutionary-War records show in addition to Thomas of Bedford, VA, (1) some Thomas Hennesey and other Hennesey families who continued to be residents of Maryland, (2) other Hennesys who located in coastal Virginia and North Carolina counties early in the 18th Century and (3) great migrations later in the century of many families from coastal counties in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania not only to the western frontier of Virginia (including Bedford County) but also south to the western North Carolina Piedmont (including Burke County).

GREAT WAGON ROAD TO NORTH CAROLINA

A 1752 map of Virginia, Maryland and northern North Carolina had been surveyed by Militia Colonel Fry and Peter Jefferson. It informed migrating settlers about the Great Wagon Road from Philadelphia via the Valley of Virginia to inexpensive fertile North Carolina land. The primary route in Virginia went through the Roanoke Gap of the Blue Ridge Mountains. However, many settlers -- as many as 300 one week - went through the James River Gap. They continued toward North Carolina through Bedford County via Colonel Calloway's New London store, where many paused to buy provisions. Understandably, the great enthusiasm of the settlers en route to North Carolina opportunities would be contagious to New London witnesses such as Patrick Henicie.
Other maps also added to the lure. A 1752 Moravian Church survey described fertile Burke County land on the Catawba River, Lower Creek, Johns River and Upper Creek. The Mouzon 1775 North Carolina map showed an old Cherokee Indian trail between Virginia and South Carolina crossing the Catawba River north of present-day Morganton near Quaker Meadows. From the river, the Indian trail went south on the path later followed by the old Rutherfordton road. Just north of the South Carolina line, the trail went through the remote Green River wilderness, where land was even less expensive than in Burke County. It was in that wilderness, southeast of Chimney Rock, that Patrick Henecy obtained a 200 acre grant February 28, 1775. (Acting under Patrick's will proven October 25, 1796, son John, executor of the estate, sold the Green River tract in 1800.)

PIONEER VOCATIONS

Twentieth Century descendant Elizabeth Hennessee Finger, heralded as a talented school teacher, as a diligent family historian and as a founding officer and life member of the Burke County Historical Society, shared her conclusions. She said that typical of the times for poor first-arriving settlers on the frontier wildernesses (as recorded by many families in the American colonies), Patrick initially was a trapper and hunter, trading animals and pelts for food and income. Most likely, she said, he devoted full time to trapping and hunting … in Green and Broad River forests and other frontier wilderness forests in and west of Burke … before he was able to acquire fertile Catawba River land, and he continued trapping, hunting and trading while farming in Burke County.
Owning river-and-creek-enriched bottom land, it was natural that Patrick and his sons and grandsons were farmers (and at least one was also a blacksmith) in Burke County into the 20th Century. Until after the War Between the States, Patrick, John and their descendants farmed their Catawba river-front acreage.
"The location of Patrick's home on the south bank of the river (below the mouth of Hunting Creek) was a very desirable one," wrote descendant Eugene L. Hennessee Jr. "There were easily defended…sites for a cabin and other buildings…. The relatively flat bottom, next to the river, appears better for corn than the steep slope rising to higher level ground…. However, this slope and ridge top … supplied wood for (house logs), poles, fences and fireplaces…. (Already cleared, Allen's Bottom, as shown on the land survey, suggested a previous occupant.)… The easy access to the river and the adjacent streams made the location ideal…. The ridge road to the south connected with the main east-west wagon road. The main north-south (Old Wilkes Road) passed through the property at a rocky ford on the river and went to Fort Defiance and other east-west roads." Evidence of the Old Wilkes Road still exists (2009) on a steep grade through the former Hennessee farm.
It was a good neighborhood. General Charles McDowell had a grant to the south. North across the Catawba (on land previously Patrick's that in the 20th Century became the Burke County landfill) was Colonel John Suddreth (his sister married Patrick II). Also north was Thomas Wilcher (his daughter married James). To the east were John Ballew and Abraham Harshaw. West was John Hughes, Justice of the Burke County Court.
About 1805, Patrick's older son James (1766-1851) and family, his Wilcher in-laws and other Burke residents moved west to even cheaper land. They went from Morganton via the old Indian Road south past Patrick's Green River grant into South Carolina and then west across Georgia and north to McMinnville in less-crowded middle Tennessee.

Younger son John (circa 1775-1844) had two sons, Patrick II (1793-1845), who maintained the Hennessa plantation until his death, and John II, who moved to Murphy in Cherokee County. Beginning in 1833, Patrick II and John Sudderth, his brother-in-law on the north side of the Catawba, operated a ferry to carry Old Wilkes Road traffic.

GOLD RUSH AND CIVIL WAR

The two oldest sons of Patrick II, John Alexander and Emanuel Augustus (Manuel) Hennessee, followed the lure of the 1852 California Gold Rush. John remained and died there. Manuel returned home to resume his cabinetmaker trade and to marry Elizabeth Caroline Johnson, daughter of Isaac Wilburn and Catherine Louisa Kincaid Johnson.
Elizabeth's cousin, Lt. William Joseph Kincaid, recruited Manuel to join the 11th NC Regiment of the Confederate Army. Also in the Army were four of Manuel's brothers. Thomas A. was killed in action, Manasa Sudderth died in a Yankee prison camp, and Patrick Waightsill surrendered with General Lee at Appomattox but did not return home.
Two brothers did return home, Robert Jones (RJ) of the Burke Rifles and Manuel. RJ had been captured July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg near "the angle," the farthest advance of Pickett's Charge. Freed in early 1864, RJ won promotion to sergeant. In the Fall of 1864 in the Battle of Peebles Farm near Petersburg, VA, Manuel was gravely wounded and left to die on the battlefield. But he did not die. The next day, one may conclude from hospital records, RJ got him from the battlefield to the first of a series of hospitals.
Among many wounds, Manuel had a hole in his forehead and suffered "paralysis of right arm and leg and loss of power of speech." However, he outlived all of his brothers, dying in 1903. Then the Morganton News Herald heralded him as best known of Burke's Civil War survivors. Also, ex-lieutenant Kincaid, by then a Georgia textile manufacturer, praised Manuel for his service in the war and example after the war and added: "The Hennessees are a good old Burke family and were among the valiant North Carolinians who won for our dear old state, during the Civil War, everlasting renown."

FARM SOLD, FAMILY RELOCATES

Not in the army were brothers William Richard, who managed his in-law family farms in North Cove and was a Confederate quartermaster supplier, and James David, farmer and blacksmith who managed the Burke farm for his mother until it was sold. Sisters were Martha H. (Mrs. John) Ferree, Levinia Hennessee and Myra H. (wife of Sheriff Bartlett A.) Berry. Sheriff Berry acquired part of the riverfront Hennessee farm, and in the 20th Century, Duke Power Company bought all of it along with miles of Catawba riverfront south from the upper reaches of Lake James into South Carolina.
By the time of the sale of the Hennessee Hunting Creek farm, the family of Patrick II had relocated. RJ continued nearby, a leader in the Zion Church community. Manuel and James David moved their families to farms near Gilboa Methodist Church in Silver Creek Township. Widow Nancy Sudderth Hennessee went to live with son William in North Cove. She took with her family heirlooms and records which could later have informed and enlightened family historians had they not been destroyed when the 1916 Catawba River Flood washed downstream the family's North Cove home, barns, etc.
Manuel's children were Sarah (Mrs. George) Farr, Idalia (Mrs. Horace) Kincaid, Florence (Mrs. John) Ferree, Alice (Mrs. Thomas P.) Satterwhite, Manassa Nixon (Nas), Dr. Emanuel Augustus (Gus) MD, Joseph Richardson, Daniel Lafatte, William L. and Russell Kimsey Hennessee. All resided in Burke County. After US Army service and college medical education, Gus returned to Burke in 1902 to practice medicine, and in the 1920s, Spanish American War veteran Russell moved to Sunshine in Rutherford County.
Children of RJ were Patrick Lee, James Phifer, Robert Avery, Ella H. Thompson, John and Margaret H. Garrison. Children of William Richard were Robert Horace Sr., James Patrick, William Lee, Paralee H. Brown, Wade Hampton and Samuel Arthur Hennessee. Children of James David were Martha Jo H. Duckworth, Thomas Patrick, Mary, Lois May and Ophelia Hennessee.
Much more data about these and other descendants of Patrick are included in the 1981 and 2001 editions of Burke County Historical Society's Heritage of Burke County.

SPELLINGS AND PRONUNCIATION

Henesy, Henacie, Hensy, Hennessy, Henicie, Hennessa, Henessee, Henecy, Henessey and Hennessee are spellings found in documents from colonial to current times. Near consensus among later descendants of Patrick to spell the name "Hennessee" may be attributed not only to increasing familiarity with the spelling of Tennessee but also to the greater number of Tennessee Hennessees than North Carolina Hennessees. The name derives from the ancient Irish "O'haonghusa" (son of Angus) as also does Guinness -- the actor Alec, the stout beer and the world records.
However the name is spelled, pronounce it Hen'-i-sy.
Never never rhyme the last syllable with Tennessee.

COINCIDENCES, PRECEDENTS, INCIDENTS

Patrick's great great grandson Nas in the late 19th Century began his mercantile career on the old Cherokee Indian Road south of Morganton toward Rutherfordton. At the store, just south of Conley Road and north of Mount Olive Church Road, Nas bought Silver Creek gold and served Brindletown area residents and patrons of the nearby Glen Alpine Springs Hotel. In 1889, he relocated his store near the Glen Alpine railroad depot to compete more productively for the hotel-bound trade and to serve the town's growing population. Nas was also Town of Glen Alpine Treasurer and Justice of the Peace and proprietor of the Linville Hotel, which additionally was his family residence until 1930. At both Brindletown (1888) and Glen Alpine (1893-1897), Nas was postmaster as was his son Paul at Glen Alpine (1939-1972). Also, both Nas (1898-1900 and 1917-1918) and Paul (1936-1939) were Burke County Commissioners.
Reflecting the zeal of their mother and wives for childhood education, Gus and Nas Hennessee were among Glen Alpine leaders who won, 44-2, a 1906 public tax vote for a new school. Gus was Chairman and Nas Treasurer of the building committee to set a leadership precedent followed by school-teaching descendants, by Charliemae H. Hamilton (Morganton School Board member for 14 years) and by her sister Nelle's advocating college for talented students and, as warranted, providing scholarship aid.
Incidents in Glen Alpine in 1913 in Pitts Store and in 1918 at the railroad depot resulted (a) in deaths of two men, including Dr. Gus Hennessee in 1918, (b) in trials that attracted extensive interest and newspaper coverage both in Morganton and across North Carolina and (c) in life-long emotional trauma for witnesses and the victims' families.
Nas purchased the Pitts building in 1926 and made it his primary store location. After he died in 1946, the business continued as partnership of Paul and Nelle until, after Nelle died, Paul closed the 100+ year-old Hennessee business in 1996.

WHERE IS HENESSEY?

Henessey was on early 20th Century US postal maps. It identified a post office established in 1896 in the store of John C. Landreau in the former home of Manuel and Elizabeth Caroline Hennessee at the intersection of US 64 and Bollinger Loop. The office served postal patrons south of Chambers, north of Brindletown and east of Rollins until rural free delivery began in 1903.

SPECULATION

Paddy's Creek flows into Lake James. Because of trapping and hunting ventures of Patrick before and after he settled in Burke, some 20th Century Hennessees speculated that Paddy's Creek was named for him. (What other men named Patrick and nicknamed Paddy were in Burke in the North Carolina Colony?)

REUNIONS

Toward the end of the 20th Century, descendants of Patrick Hennessee began annual reunions, with descendants of son John convening initially at Gilboa Methodist Church in Burke's Silver Creek Township and descendants of son James convening at McMinnville in Warren County, Tennessee. John and James descendants had a joint reunion in McMinnville in 1991. Reunions of descendants of John have also been held at Chesterfield (close to Patrick's farm and to Sudderth Cemetery), at Glen Alpine and Morganton in Burke County and at Sunshine in Rutherford County.

SOURCES:

The Back country Towns of Colonial Virginia, by Dr. Christopher E. Hendricks, 2006, University of Tennessee Press/Knoxville; "New London," pages 72-76 et al.

"A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of Virginia (and) the Whole Province of Maryland With Parts of Pensilvania, New Jersey and North Carolina Drawn by Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson in 1775," an update based on their 1751 original and including the 1752 Moravian Church survey of Catawba River and tributaries in what since 1777 has been Burke County, NC.

"An Accurate Map of North and South Carolina With Their Indian Frontiers…from Actual Surveys by Henry Mouzon and Others, London, 1775."

"Patrick Hennessee, Insight from Land Grants, Burke County, NC," by E. L. Hennessee Jr., 4237 West Enon Drive, Enon, OH, ehennessee@aol.com. ww.http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/bedford/military/mil1758b.txt. Hening, William Waller 1820, The Statutes at Large; Being A Collection Of All The Laws Of Virginia, From The First Session Of The Legislature In The Year 1619; VolumeVI; Franklin Press, Richmond, VA.

"Hennessee Family in America", 1991 and revisions since, compiled by David A. Hennessee, including "Hennessee Pre-Revolution Chronology," Patrick, homesteader in North Carolina, 1775 (Polk) and 1778 (Burke), Transcript of answers by Hamilton Mortimer Hennessee on government questionnaire for Tennessee Civil War veterans.

Fort Necessity National Battlefield Roster of Virginia Militia: Thomas Henacy (pre-battle), Thomas Hennesey (list of survivors) (http://www.nps.gov/archive/fone/rostercmb.htm#h).

Archives, Colony of Maryland, documentation of passengers 1688 and 1689 by Philip Poplestone, Captain of the ship Increase of Youghale (Cork County, Ireland).

North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer, Fourth Edition, Copyright 2000, pages 33, 54.

Bedford Co., Va. OB 3 1763 - 1771 pg 36-37, court cases involving Patrick Henicie and Alice Henicie, furnished Nita Hennessee by Jim Hamlin in 1999.
Book of Patents, Colony of North Carolina, 1765-1775, County of Rowan, 200 Acres to Patrick Henecy, February 28, 1775, on both sides of the south fork of White Creek of the Green River (land in Polk County since it was established in 1855). Burke County: Land and Misc. Records 1771-1809, Volume III, Page 103. BURKE,

The History of a North Carolina County, 1777-1920, 1982, by Edward William Phifer, Jr., pages 179-180, 364, 367, 369. North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900;
Corrected and Revised Edition by Thornton W. Mitchell including: "Hennessa, John/Heslip, Thomas/Deed/10-11/533/1800 and Hennessy, John/Heslip, Thomas/Deed/ 10-11/536/1800" (deeds of Green River land to Thomas Heslip by John Hennessa, executor of estate of Patrick Hennessa I). http://files.usgwarchives,org/nc/rutherford/deeds/h2grntor.txt. http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/inv/n/North_Carolina_Land_Grants_and-Deeds.html.

CSA Army records 1861-1865--regiment: "E A Hennessee" (spelling used by Manual); hospitals (1864): "E A Hennessa" (spelling favored by RJ Hennessa).

My Dearest Friend, Civil War Correspondence of Cornelia McGimsey and Lewis Warlick, page 184. The Heritage of Burke County 1981, published by The Burke County Historical Society, Morganton, NC, pages 225-226, sketches 100,152, 221, 304, 329, 359, 408, 413, 596, 612, 650, 661,724 and 763.

The Heritage of Burke County 2001, published by The Burke County Historical Society, Morganton, NC, articles 10, 24, 29, 31, 63, 80, 136, 173, 295, 365, 404, 413, 414, 416-428, 466, 488, 532, 534, 617,645, 676, 678, 717, 718,727 and 775.

NC Rev Army Accts (Rev. Army Auditors Accounts),Vol III,BKG-16(Haun,Part V). North Carolina Atlas, 1975, University of North Carolina Press, Pages 13, 16.

North Carolina Yearbook 1902, published by News & Observer, Raleigh ttp://www.archive.org/stream/northcarolinayea1902/northcarolinayea1902_djvu.txt.

Interviews, conversations and correspondence with Elizabeth Hennessee Finger, Jean Davis Hennessee, Nita Hennessee Shepard, David A. Hennessee, Eugene L. Hennessee, Jr., Keith C. Hennessee, Philip H. Hennessee, Fred Hennessee, Carl D. Hennessee, R. Floyd Hennessee, Nelle Augusta Hennessee, Margaret Hennessee Williams, Peggy Hennessee Ballew, Dewey W. Hennessee, Caroline Hamilton Ervin, Nixon Scott Hennessee, James D. Spainhour, Robert T. Pitts, et al.

By Manassa Nixon (Nick) Hennessee III,

Descendant of Patrick, John, Patrick II, Emanuel Augustus (Manuel), Manassa (Nas) Nixon and Manassa Nixon (Nick) Hennessee Jr.,

Father of Nixon Scott Hennessee,

Grandfather of Sean Alexander, Ryan Augustus and Aidan Patrick Hennessee

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From: Helen R Money
To: schoolstuff@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Archibald W. Hennessee
Date: Saturday, March 07, 1998 1:27 PM

David,

The other day when I talked to you, I mentioned that someone had moved to TN when they were 6 yrs. old. I said that it was Patrick but I was WRONG. It was Archibald W. Hennessee. Could you tell me where you found that fact. Reference in your notes: See testimony. What testimony and do I have it? I have not seen anything in detail on Archibald at all. Where are you getting this? I realize that you said that you did not have references on some of the things but if you have this, I would like to have it. I do have the rest of the references.

The Revolutionary War........

In the book VIRGINIA'S COLONIAL SOLDIERS by Lloyd Bockstuck, it lists

Thomas Henacy, pg 129, 12 March
Thomas Henacy, pg 134,
Thomas Hennesey, pg 47, 50
Thomas Hennessey, pg 131
Patrick Hensey, pg 208 0.5.0

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS Vol. I VA by Gaius M. Brumbaugh

Wm. Henesey #4803 3 yrs. pg. 448

This was all they had at the Family History Library here. It is very small. Don't know if you are interested in this "poop" or not. I printed off the Hennessee family that they had at the FHL-BC. I do not use it but only as a reference to look for something.

I am really having a problem with Ailsey McDowell. Can't find doodley-squat on her. Will continue to look...................

Helen

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"An 1820 publication that I found in a 2009 internet search, A Collection Of All The Laws Of Virginia, From The First Session Of The Legislature In The Year 1619, Volume VII, documents that Patrick was son of Irish natives, Thomas and Catherine, who immigrated in 1688 and 1689 to Maryland. Colonial Maryland records confirm the immigration: Thomas was indentured to John Stevens of Dorchester County and Catherine to William Sharpe of adjacent Talbot County under arrangements made by Philip Poplestone, Captain of the ship Increase of Youghale (Ireland), with the employers of Thomas and Catherine and with Lord Baltimore, Proprietary Governor of Maryland."

The full Virginia citation: Hening, William Waller 1820, The Statutes at Large; Being A Collection Of All The Laws Of Virginia, From The First Session Of The Legislature In The Year 1619. VolumeVII. Franklin Press, Richmond, Virginia. “Patrick Hensey, Bedford County Militia, 1758, Parents (Thomas Henesy) #26192 born (circa 1650), (Ireland), died (MD or PA), married in (VA), (Catherine) #26193, born (circa 1650), Ireland, died (MD or PA).”

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http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/scotsirish/hennessey.htm

"Hennessy" and all its corruptions;

The early homeland of one O'hAonghusa sept, ancestors of families named Hennessy, was in the barony of Lower Philipstown, Co. Offaly, along the present border of that county and Co. Westmeath.
Hennessy is a name from which the prefix O has been dropped in modern times, though O'Hennessy was still widely used in the seventeenth century and may be retained by some families today. In Irish it is O'hAonghusa, i.e. descendant of Aonghus of Angus. The principal sept of the name was located near the town of Kilbeggan and the hill of Croghan, their territory being chiefly in the northern part of Co. Offaly, where they shared with O'Holohan the lordship of Clan Cholgain: a branch of this was located nearer to Dublin, the head of it being chief of Gailenga Beg on the north side of the River Liffey on the borders of Counties Meath and Dublin. The latter was displaced by the Anglo-Norman invasion. The Offaly O'Hennessys spread into Tipperary and Clare - in the later county they are now called Henchy, formerly Hensey.

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Immigration:
on the ship, "Increase"

(Thomas married (Catherine LNU)(Ireland). (Catherine was born in (1650-1660) in Ireland; died in (Maryland). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: Talbot County, Maryland
• Immigration: 8 Mar 1679, Youghal, Ireland

Notes:

"...Know all men by these presents that we William Sharpe of Talbot County and Phillip Poplestone master of the ship Encrease of Youghall are holden and firmly bound to the right honorable Charles Lord Baltimore in the sum of one hundred pounds sterling to be paid to the said Charles Lord Baltimore the said sum of one hundred pounds or his certain attorney, executors and administrators or assigns to they which payment well and truly be made we bind us and either of us our and either of our heirs executors and administrators and every of us jointly and severally by himself for all and in the whole firmly by these presents signed with our hand and sealed with our seals dated the eight and twentieth day of March one thousand six hudred seventy nine and in the fourth year of the Dominion of the said Charles Lord Baltimore over Maryland.

Whereas the persons in the catague(sic) mentioned were lately brought over by the above bound Phillip Poplestone in the ship above mentioned and their rights by him assigned to the above bound William Sharpe as by the said catalogue may appear and whereas upon their humble request the above named Charles Lord Baltimore hath the day of the date above written promised a grant to the said William Sharpe by his general warrant to take up land in the province for the right of the said several persons now the condition of this obligation is such that if the said persons mentioned and named in the said catalogue or any or either of them have not formerly been made use or in order to their rights nor shall be hereafter made use of to the purpose otherwise then according to the intent that is herein and hereby declared then this obligation to be void and of none effect otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

Sealed and delivered by the said Wm. Sharpe in the presence of William Sharpe, Vincent Lowe, Rich Keen, Thos. Greening. Annexed to the above obligation was this catalogue follow viz and catalogue of all the servants names which came out of Ireland into Maryland in the ship Encrease of Youghall Phillip Poplestone master, March 8, 1679.

...42. Cath Hennesy"

(Data taken from a photocopy of the original record, located at the Maryland Hall of Records (Patents, Liber 20, folio 184). Photocopy. Personal library of Eric Shawn, Oak Grove, Oregon. This reference to Thomas Shehawne is also found in Harry Wright Newman's To Maryland from Overseas. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1986, p. 156.)

Immigration:
on the ship, "Increase"

Notes:

December 23, 2015:

I've abstracted this information for Benjamin and his issue from the web. And his profile must be questioned as there was NO sources cited for any of his events. It is also noteworthy that Thomas WILCHER did not name any of his children after his grandfather or his issue...DAH

Benjamin married unnamed spouse(Amherst County, Virginia, British Colonies of America). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Probate: Pittsylvania County, Virginia
• Religion: Baptist Minister
• Will: 12 Aug 1779
• Probate: 21 Oct 1783, Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Notes:

Thomas Jessie Dodson Jr

Thomas Jessie Dodson Jr was born about 1707 in Richmond County, Virginia as the first child of Thomas Jesse Dodson Sr and Mary Durham. He had eight siblings, namely: Abraham, Joshua Sr., Elisha Sr., Greenham, George, David, Mary, and Alice. He died before 21 Oct 1783 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. When he was 18, He married Elizabeth Rose,daughter of John Rose, before 1725 in Richmond County, Virginia. When he was 63, He married Ellenor ? (Widow Sloan) about 1770.

Thomas Jessie Dodson Jr was affiliated with the Broad Run Baptist Church, in Fauquier County, Virginia. He signed his will on 12 Aug 1779.

Thomas Jessie Dodson Jr and Elizabeth Rose had the following children:

George.

Rhoda.

Thomas (2nd Fork).

Joseph Dodson Sr. was born on 21 Feb 1725 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia. He died about 1773 in Halifax County, Virginia.

Mary Dodson was born on 16 Jun 1730 in Richmond, County, Virgina.

Elizabeth Dodson was born on 27 May 1732 in Richmond, County, Virgina.

Sarah Dodson was born on 27 May 1732 in Richmond, County, Virgina.

Alice (Alcy) Dodson was born about 1734 in ? Prince William County, Virginia. She died after Sep 1799.

William Dodson Sr. was born in Apr 1737 in Prince William (Present day Fauquier) County, Virginia. He died on 06 May 1832 in Taylorsville, Iredell County, North Carolina (Buried Three Forks Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, Iredell County, North Carolina). He married Winifred Johns(t)on on 30 Nov 1763 in Fauquier County, Virginia. He married (Given & Maiden Name Unknown) after 1770.

Rev Jesse Dodson was born on 22 Nov 1752 in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died on 22 Nov 1843 in McMinn County, Tn.

Thomas Jessie Dodson Jr and Ellenor ? (Widow Sloan) had no children.

Source: The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, Volume I; Chapter 1.

Family Members
Parents
Thomas Jesse Dodson
1681–1740

Mary Durham Dodson
1686 – unknown

Spouse
Elizabeth Rose Dodson
1706–1766

Siblings
George Dodson
1702–1783

David Dodson
1703–1740

Joseph Neville
1707–1783

Greenham Dodson
1709–1777

Alice Dodson Creel
1711 – unknown

Joshua Dodson
1725–1798

Elisha Dodson
1727 – unknown

Children
Thomas Dodson
1728–1816

Alice Dodson Dodson
1734–1792

Photo
William Dodson
1737–1832

Photo
Jesse Dodson
1752–1843

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"Will of Thomas Dodson of Pittsylvania Co.,VA, dated August 12, 1779, proved, October 21, 1783". Abstracted by Catherine Lynn.


"In the name of God Amen this twelfth day of August in the year of our Lord 1779, I Thomas Dodson of Pittsylvania County of the State Virginia being in good health and perfect and sound memory...

I give to my grandson Thomas Dodson, son of Jospehy deceased, the sum of one shilling Sterling.

Item - I give and bequeath to my son Tho's Dodson my whip saw.

Item - I also give and bequeath to my son George Dodson a Negro Levina, to him and his heirs forever.

Item - I also give and bequeath to my son William Dodson after the death of my wife the plantation and tract of land whereon I now alive to him and his heirs forever.

Item - I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Nevil one shilling.

Item - I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth one shilling.

Item - I give and bequeath my daughter Else Dodson one shilling.

Item - I give and bequeath to my loving wife Ellinor Dodson all my moveable Estate excepting my still and whipsaw, such as horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep with all my household and kitchen furniture provided she will give up her join and what I had with and in not as much to be sold as will pay her and she shall have the remainder likewise I lend her the use of my Negro woman named Violet, her natural life and afterward to my son Jesse Dodson and his heirs forever provided the wench should breed in my wife's life the said child or children to return with their mother to my son Jesse Dodson and his heirs forever.

Item - I also leave my still to be valued at my decease and for my son Jesse to have the still by paying his brother and sisters their equal proportion according to the valuation of said still.

Item - I also give to use of the Separate and Regular Baptists to meet in the worship service of the Lord, the Meeting house near John Creek's Mill with three acres of land to the same more of less.

Item - I also appoint my loving wife Elenor Dodson and my son George Dodson my only and sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby disallow, revoke and disannul all and every other former will and Legacies and Executors by me in any ways before this time named, willed and bequeathed Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament, as witness wereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day and year above written.


Thomas Dodson



Signed, sealed and delivered by the said Thomas Dodson to be his last will and Testament in the presence of the subscribers.

Daniel Gardner
Heath Gardner
Silvaney Gardner
Nathaniel Gardner"

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Birth:
in Farnham Parish...

Thomas married Elizabeth Rose on 3 Apr 1726 in (Richmond County, Virginia). Elizabeth (daughter of John Rose and Mary Jenkins) was born in 1706 in Richmond County, Virginia; died in 1766 in Fauquier County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Birth: 1710, Richmond County, Virginia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Revolutionary War Patriot

Notes:

Biography

Elisha Dodson was born 22 FEB 1727, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, page 22, of The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia: A History and Genealogy of Their Descendants Volume One, by Mrs. Sherman Williams, Compiler and Editor and Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Publisher, copyright 1988; Library of Congress Number: 88-60291.

Elisha Dodson and Sarah Everett were married about 1748 in Richmond County, Virginia. Sarah Everett (daughter of William Everett and Margaret [Everett]) was born on 13 Apr 1729 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia. Sarah Everett's father said to be William Everett, born 15 Mar 1691 in VA; his father was Daniel Everett.

Elisha Dodson and Sarah Dodson were baptized December 4, 1762 in the Broad Run Baptist Church, Fauquier County. Their son Elisha Jr was one of the infants received into the care of the church on 9 Oct 1763. It is indicated in such records that Elisha and Sarah Dodson were "dismissed to Halifax" - date not shown.

Elisha Dodson is in the DAR patriot index. He is listed in the Pittsylvania Co. Court Order Book 4, 1777-1783, p.127 as a ensign in the milita, Capt. Richard Gwynn's Company.

In 1774 Elisha patented 400 acres in Halifax Co and appears on the tax lists there from 1782 until 1787 when he apparently moved to Pittsylvania. He continues on the tax lists in Pittsylvania Co through 1796, so apparently died at at hat time. He had perhaps taken care of his estate distribution previously by a deed of gift to his children.

Elisha Dodson on 27 Apr 1791, "for love and affection he doth bear his children," gave to his sons, Presley and William Dodson "the land whereon he now lives" containing 300 acres on Toby Creek, and slaves Simon, Harry, Sam, Winny, Milly, Letty, Crisia, Sucky, Aggy and Eve, as well as moveable estate to be equally divided between all the children. Margaret the wife of Railey [Rawleigh]Dodson, Lydda the wife of John Waller, Ruth the wife of Jesse Dodson, Sarah the wife of Thomas Dodson, Jemimah the wife of Joshua Hardey & Elisha Dodson Jr. Said Negro Harry to be delivered to John Waller and with him to remain until a debt is paid which the said Elisha Dodson is now owing the said Waller. Negro Aggy already given & in possession of said Elisha Dodson Jr. After said Debt is paid then Harry to be returned into a division. Slaves & moveable estate to be equally divided between all the afore named children. Wit: W. Wright, Ann Wright, Martha (X) Wright. Ack by Elisha Dodson 16 May 1791 Pittsylvania Co., Va. Deed Book 9, page 11.


Sources

The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia: A History and Genealogy of Their Descendants Volume One, by Mrs. Sherman Williams, Compiler and Editor and Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Publisher, copyright 1988; Library of Congress Number: 88-60291.
Two Volumes and Volume Two contains the index, abstracts & transcripts of documents. Pages 22 and 23.

Repository: R10 Name: NEHGS Lending Library Address: New England Historic Genealogical Society Address 1: New England Historic Genealogical Society Note: 2008. No longer lends books, available only at the Library.
Source: S652 Abbreviation: North Farnham Parish Registers Title: George Harrison Sanford King, Compiler & Publisher, The Registers of North Farnham Parish 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 Richmond County, Virginia (Self-Published; Fredericksburg, VA; 1966) Repository: #R17 Call Number: F232 .R4K52 1986
Source: S860 Abbreviation: Pittsylvania Co VA Deeds Title: Pittsylvania Co Virginia Deeds; Deed Books 3 & 4, Microfilm #0033263; Deeds & Wills Book 5, Microfilm #0033264; DB 6 & 7 with some Court Records from 1767, Microfilm #0033265; DB 8, Microfilm #0033266; DB 9 & 10, Microfilm #0033267; Deeds & Wills 11, Microfilm #0033290 [these are dated earlier than DB 9; the wills begin in 1780]
Note

Elias Dodson found on a list of taxpayers for Hamilton Parish, Elk Run & vicinity, 1751. From the account book of Capt. John Crump, Sheriff of Prince William County. After 1759, this area became Fauquier County.

[Since the earliest known Elias Dodson was not born until 1760, this is most likely Elisha.]

The Rev. Elias Dodson in writing his history of the family claimed that Elisha Sr was blind due to an eye injury in his youth; he also stated that Elisha Jr and perhaps daughter Peggy [Margaret] were born in Maryland. There's no explanation for this statement. [There were Dodsons in Maryland with some of the same given names, but they are of no relationship - some of the early researchers have confused the families.] Rev. Dodson stated that seven daughters were born before they had a son; he named two children that were not named in the deed of gift that perhaps had died before 1791. Eleanor is not named and she was still living. Eleanor had perhaps already received her inheritance or had elected to opt out if she had no need of additional property.

1763 moved to Halifax Co. 7/5/1774 Elisha Dodson land in Halifax Co adj to Joseph Wm and Russell Terry

In 1774 Elisha patented 400 acres in Halifax Co and appears on the tax lists there from 1782 until 1787 when he apparently moved to Pittsylvania. He continues on the tax lists in Pittsylvania Co through 1796, so apparently died at at hat time. He had perhaps taken care of his estate distribution previously by a deed of gift to his children.

*

Will of Elisha Dodson

Pittsylvania DB9, p.11

p.11 27 Apr 1791

Elisha Dodson to Presley Dodson, William Dodson, Margaret the wife of Railey [Rawleigh]Dodson, Lydda the wife of John Waller, Ruth the wife of Jesse Dodson, Sarah the wife of Thomas Dodson, Jemimah the wife of Joshua Hardey & Elisha Dodson Jr.

For natural love & affection to his said children and also for 5sh (shillings), makes over to them, the land whereon he now lives.

300 acres on Toby Creek unto his sd sons Presley & William to be divided between them Presley the N side & Wm the S including to William 4 acres on N side known Antain Land reputed bounds thereof.

Also the following slaves: Simon, Harry, Sam, Winney, Milley, Lettey, Cresia, Suckey, Aggy & Ever.

And all his moveable estate of what kind of quality.

Said Negro Harry to be delivered to John Waller and with him to remain until a debt is paid which the sd Elisha Dodson is now owing the sd Waller.

Negro Aggy already given & in possession of sd Elisha Dodson Jr.

After sd Debt is paid then Harry to be returned into a division.

Slaves & moveable estate to be equally divided between all the afore named children.

Wit: W. Wright, Ann Wright, Martha (X) Wright.

Ack by Elisha Dodson 16 May 1791

*

Revolutionary Patriot, Ensign. Was blinded during early adulthood.

Birth:
in Farnham Parish...

Elisha married Sarah Everett on 1 Jul 1748 in Richmond County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of William Everett and Margaret Foushee Mitchell Petty) was born on 13 Apr 1729 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died in 1824 in Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Birth: 13 Apr 1729, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
• Alt Death: 1824, Richmond County, Virginia

Notes:

Virginia Sarah Dodson formerly Everett
Born about 13 Apr 1729 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
HIDE ANCESTORS
Daughter of William Everett and Margaret (UNKNOWN) Everett
Sister of Anne (Everett) Hammond, Elizabeth Everett, Lucretia Everett, Daniel Everett, George Everett, William Everett and Ruth Everett
Wife of Elisha Dodson Sr. — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
DESCENDANTS descendants
Mother of Purthena Eleanor (Dodson) Stamps, Margaret Dodson, Lydia Dodson, Tabitha Dodson, Ruth Dodson Dodson, Jemima Dodson, Sarah Dodson, Elisha Dodson Jr., Presley Dodson and William E. Dodson
Died about 1824 [location unknown]
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Biography

Viginia Sara was born 13 APR 1729 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia[1][2]

Sarah married Elisha Dodson 1 JUL 1748 in Richmond County, Virginia[3]

Anne Everett
Elizabeth Everett
Lucretia Everett
Sarah Everett
Daniel Everett
George Everett
William Everett
Ruth Everett
Sources
Source: S641 Abbreviation: Gedcom - Thomas Ancestors Title: William Thomas Stamps; GEDCOM file imported on 23 Dec 2000. "Stamps Family History & Lineage Updated 12 Nov 2000. Walters, Stamps, Echols, Slade, Howard, etc. Repository: #R6
Repository: R6 Name: Online Address: Web Address: http://www.gentryjournal.org/index.htm
Source: S645 Abbreviation: Thomas/Walters - Brenda Walters Title: Data from Brenda Walters, descendant of Phillip Henry Thomas. Email, copies of records, Pedigree Chart, Family Group Sheets. Jan 2001. Repository: #R3
Repository: R3 Name: My Files Address:
Source: S648 Abbreviation: Dodson Family Title: Mrs. Sherman Williams, Compiler & Editor, The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia: A History and Genealogy of Their Descendants. Two Volumes with index in Volume Two. Volume Two contains abstracts & transcripts of documents. (Easley, SC: Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr.; Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1988) Repository: #R10 Call Number: CS 71 D648
Repository: R10 Name: NEHGS Lending Library Address: New England Historic Genealogical Society Address 1: New England Historic Genealogical Society Note: 2008. No longer lends books, available only at the Library.
Source: S652 Abbreviation: North Farnham Parish Registers Title: George Harrison Sanford King, Compiler & Publisher, The Registers of North Farnham Parish 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 Richmond County, Virginia (Self-Published; Fredericksburg, VA; 1966) Repository: #R17 Call Number: F232 .R4K52 1986
Repository: R17 Name: National Genalogical Society Address: Lending Library Address 1: Lending Library Note: The Lending Library of NGS was moved to St. Louis; the books may be obtained on Interlibrary Loan.
? Source: #S648 Page: p.22
? Source: #S652 Page: p.60
? Source: #S648 Page: p.22

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Notes:

In comparing Y-DNA 25 marker results, the probability that Mr. John Andrew Close and Mr. David Alden Hennessee shared a common ancestor within the last...

James Close, b 1618: might be a sibling to our unknown O'Sheal antecedent

COMPARISON CHART

Generations Percentage

4 61.17%
8 84.92%
12 94.15%
16 97.73%
20 99.12%
24 99.66%


John Andrew Close
andy@closeancestry.com
R-M269
Y-DNA HAPLOGROUP
N/A
mtDNA HAPLOGROUP
Earliest Known Ancestors Paternal: James Close, b 1618
Maternal:Emma Steels, b 1872
About Me No information entered.

Ancestral Surnames

Close (Swaledale) Close (Grinton) Graham (Cumberland) Peacock (Swaledale)

FNU married unnamed spouse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Joseph married unnamed spouse(England). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Probate: Richmond County, Virginia
• Will: 17 Feb 1739, Richmond County, Colony of Virginia

Notes:

Richmond County,VA Wills:05-378,

"Will of Thomas Dodson, dated 17 Feb 1739; proved 2 March 1740

In The Name Of God Amen I Thomas Dodson of Northfarnham p'ish in Richmond County Being sick and Weak of Body but in Perfect since and Memory do make and ordain this to be my Last Will and Testam.t in manner and forme -

Impri I lend to my Wife Mary Dodson my Plantation whereon I now Live and the Land thereto Blonging with all my Negroes and Moveable Estate dureing her Natural Life -

Item. I give to my Son Thomas Dodson Five Shill.s to be Paid by Ex.rrs -

I give to my Son George Dodson and his heirs for Ever one hundred and fifty Acres of Land whereon he ye sd George Dodson is now Liveing -

I Give to my Son Greenham Dodson and his heirs for Ever the Whole Tract of Land I bought of Lambarth Dodson -

I give to my Sone Elisha Dodson & his Heirs for Ever the Plantation whereon I now Live and Land Land therto Belonging after my Wife Mary Dodsons Decease -

I Give to my Daughter Alice Creel One Negroe Girl named Sarah -

I give to my Daughter Mary Oldam one New Suit of calica Cloaths -

I Give to my Son Greenham Dodson one Negroe man Named Harry -

I GIve to my Son Abraham Dodson one Negroe Woman named Bess and one Negroe Boy named Joe -

I Give to my Son Josha Dodson one Negroe woman Named Sue and one Negroe Boy named Dick -

I give to my son Elisha Dodson one Negroe Girl Named Nan -

I give to my son Greenham Dodson one feather Bed and furniture -

I give to my son Abraham Dodson one feather Bed and furniture -

I give to my son Joshua Dodson one feather Bed and furniture -

I give to my son Elisha Dodson one feather Bed and furniture -

I Give to Granddaughter ye Daughter of David Dodson Twenty Shill.s

All the Remaining Part of My Estate be the same more or Less I give to be Equally Divided between three of my sons Vist Abraham Dodson Joshua Dodson & Elisha Dodson

I Likewise ordain and Appoint my Wife Mary Dodson and my son Greenham Dodson to be the true and Lawful Exr.s of the my Last will & Tesatam.t

as Witness my hand and seal this 17th Day of February 1739


(S) Thomas (T his mark) Dodson (Seal)


Wits: H. Miskell, John (X) Hightower, Charles Dodson"

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Thomas Dodson's Estate Inventory

An exhaustive examination by Roberta Estes:

https://dna-explained.com/2017/03/26/thomas-dodsons-estate-inventory-a-tallow-sort-of-fellow-52-ancestors-153/

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Thomas Dodson , He Married Mary May Dorothy Durham.1 Aug 1701 in North Farnham Richmond County Virginia, He was born 15 Jun 1686 in North Farnham Richmond County Virginia, and died Aft Jan 1745 in North Farnham Richmond County Virginia. She was buried Aft Jan 1745 in North Farnham Richmond County Virginia. {{son of Charles Dodson and Anne Elmore. He was born 15 May 1681 in Jamestown, Virginia, and died 21 Nov 1740 in North Farnham Richmond County Virginia. He was buried Nov 1740 in North Farnham Richmond County Virginia.}}

Children of Thomas Dodson and Mary May Dorothy Durham are:

i. George Dodson was born 31 Oct 1702 in North Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, and died 1758 in Prince William/Pittsylvania County Virginia.
ii. Thomas Dodson was born Oct 1707 in North Farnham Parish Richmond County Virginia, and died 21 Oct 1783 in Halifax, Virginia.
iii. Greenham Dodson was born Abt 1709.
iv. Elisha Dodson was born 22 Feb 1727.
v. Alice Dodson was born Abt 1711. She married William Creel 15 Nov 1729.
vi. Abraham Dodson was born 4 Apr 1723, and died 1768 in Fauquier Co., VA. He married Barbary Russell, daughter of George Russell and Mary. She was born 9 Nov 1729 in North Farmham Richmond County VA.
vii. Mary Dodson was born 5 Oct 1715. She married Oldham.
viii. Joshua Dodson was born 25 May 1725. He married Ruth.
ix. David Dodson was born Abt 1704, and died 1740 in Prince William County, VA.
x. Joseph Dodson was born 21 Feb 1725.

2. -George Dodson was born 31 Oct 1702 in North Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, and died 1758 in Prince William/Pittsylvania County Virginia. He was buried 1758 in Virginia. He married Margaret Dagord 20 Apr 1726 in North Farmham Richmond County Virginia, daughter of Henry Dagood Dagord. She was born 30 Apr 1708 in Richmond, VA, and died Abt 1770 in Pittsylvania County Virginia. She was buried 1770 in Virginia.

Children of George Dodson and Margaret Dagord are:
i. Mary Dodson was born 21 Dec 1726.
ii. Lazarus Dodson was born 7 Oct 1728 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Abt 1795 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
iii. Rawleigh Dodson was born 18 Jan 1730 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Aft 20 Jul 1793 in Hawkins County, TN.
iv. Thomas Dodson was born 25 May 1735 in Richmond County, Virginia.
v. George Dodson was born 31 Oct 1737, and died 1825 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. He married Elizabeth Dodson. He married Margaret.
vi. Fortunatus Dodson was born 31 Jul 1740. He married Margaret (Peggy) Dodson Aft 1836, daughter of Elisha Dodson and Sarah Everett.
vii. Hannah Dodson was born 2 May 1747. viii. David Dodson was born 1743 in Culpeper County, VA.

3. Thomas Dodson was born Oct 1707 in North Farnham Parish Richmond County Virginia, and died 21 Oct 1783 in Halifax, Virginia. He was buried in Pittsylvania County Virginia. He married Elizabeth Rose 3 Apr 1724 in Pittyslvania County Virginia, daughter of John Rose and Mary Dodson Blackerby. She was born 1710 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died 1766 in Fauquier Co., VA.

Children of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose are:

i. Thomas "Second Fork" Dodson was born 3 Oct 1728 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Bef 1809 in Hawkins County, TN.
ii. Joseph Dodson was born 21 Feb 1725 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died 1773. He married Martha Anna.
iii. Mary Dodson was born 16 Jun 1730. She married Childress.
iv. Sarah Dodson was born 27 May 1732. She married John Neville.
v. Elizabeth Dodson was born 27 May 1732. She married John Bennett.
vi. Alce Dodson was born Abt 1734, and died 1792 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
vii. Joshua Dodson was born Abt 1736.
viii. William Dodson was born Abt 1738, and died 6 May 1832 in Iredell Co., NC.
ix. George "Lame George" Dodson was born Abt 1740.
x. Jesse Dodson was born 22 Nov 1752 in Fauquier Co., VA, and died 1841-1843 in East Stanley Valley, TN.
xi. Rhoda Dodson was born Abt 1744, and died 1792. She married John Creel.

4. Greenham Dodson was born Abt 1709. He married Elinor Hightower. She was born Abt 1718 in Richmond County, Virginia.
Children of Greenham Dodson and Elinor Hightower are:

i. Judith Dodson was born 6 Jan 1741.
ii. Thomas Dodson was born Abt 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia. He married Sarah Dodson, daughter of Elisha Dodson and Sarah Everett. She was born Abt 1758 in Richmond County, Virginia.
iii. Hightower Dodson was born Abt 1745. He married Unity Dodson 7 Jan 1804.
iv. Rawleigh Dodson was born Abt 1745, and died 3 Jun 1836. He married Margaret (Peggy) Dodson, daughter of Elisha Dodson and Sarah Everett.
v. William Fortunatus Dodson was born Abt 1747.
vi. George Dodson was born Abt 1751.

5.Elisha Dodson was born 22 Feb 1727. He married Sarah Everett.

Children of Elisha Dodson and Sarah Everett are:
i. Margaret (Peggy) Dodson. She married Fortunatus Dodson Aft 1836, son of George Dodson and Margaret Dagord. He was born 31 Jul 1740. She married Rawleigh Dodson, son of Greenham Dodson and Elinor Hightower. He was born Abt 1745, and died 3 Jun 1836.
ii. Eleanor Dodson was born Abt 1749 in Richmond County, Virginia.
iii. Ruth Dodson was born Abt 1756 in Richmond County, Virginia.
iv. Lydia Dodson was born Abt 1756.
v. Sarah Dodson was born Abt 1758 in Richmond County, Virginia. She married Thomas Dodson, son of Greenham Dodson and Elinor Hightower. He was born Abt 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia.
vi. Jemima "Mima" Dodson was born Abt 1760 in Richmond County, Virginia. She married Joshua Hardy.
vii. Tabitha Dodson was born Abt 1762 in Richmond County, Virginia.
viii. Elisha Dodson was born Abt 1764 in Halifax County, VA. He married Hannah Lawson 21 May 1789. He married Mary Lipscomb Pettus Jordan.
ix. Presley Dodson was born Abt 1766 in Halifax County, VA. He married Elizabeth Bates 22 Oct 1789.
x. William Dodson was born Abt 1768 in Halifax County, VA.

10. David Dodson was born Abt 1704, and died 1740 in Prince William County, VA. He married Amey. Child of David Dodson and Amey is:

i. Unknown Dodson was born Abt 1740.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 3

12. Mary Dodson was born 21 Dec 1726. She married Thomas "Second Fork" Dodson, son of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose. He was born 3 Oct 1728 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Bef 1809 in Hawkins County, TN.

Children of Mary Dodson and Thomas "Second Fork" Dodson are:
i. Ida (Ioda) Dodson.
ii. George Dodson.

13. Lazarus Dodson was born 7 Oct 1728 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Abt 1795 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. He married Alce Dodson, daughter of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose. She was born Abt 1734, and died 1792 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.

Children of Lazarus Dodson and Alce Dodson are:

i. Elisha Dodson was born Abt 1753 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, and died 1828 in Williamson Co., TN. He married Rachel Henry. She was born Abt 1754 in Holsten Co., TN.
ii. George Dodson was born Abt 1755.

14. Rawleigh Dodson was born 18 Jan 1730 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Aft 20 Jul 1793 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Elizabeth Dodson Abt 1750. She died Aft 1793.

Children of Rawleigh Dodson and Elizabeth Dodson are:

i. Rawleigh Dodson was born Abt 1751.
ii. Mary Dodson.
iii. Peggy Dodson. She married Menafee.
iv. James Dodson was born Abt 1760. He married Lucy Davis 20 Dec 1804 in Jefferson Co TN.
v. Lazarus Dodson. vi. Toliver Dodson. vii. Eleanor "Nelly" Dodson was born Abt 1755. She married John Saunders. 19. David Dodson was born 1743 in Culpeper County, VA. He married Elizabeth Betty Dodson, daughter of Thomas "Second Fork" Dodson and Ann Mary Neville. She was born Abt 1748.

Children of David Dodson and Elizabeth Betty Dodson are:
i. Fortunatus Dodson.
ii. Abner Dodson.
iii. Ann Dodson.

20. Thomas "Second Fork" Dodson was born 3 Oct 1728 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Bef 1809 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Ann Mary Neville 1747 in VA, daughter of Joseph Neville and Ann Neville. She was born 1730 in VA. He married Mary Dodson, daughter of George Dodson and Margaret Dagord. She was born 21 Dec 1726.

Children of Thomas "Second Fork" Dodson and Ann Mary Neville are:

i. Elizabeth Betty Dodson was born Abt 1748.
ii. Thomas Jeremiah Dodson was born in Halifax County, VA, and died Abt 1835 in Hawkins County, TN.
iii. Leonard Dodson. He married Randall.
iv. Jesse Dodson was born Abt 1774. He married Judith Combs 19 Mar 1794 in Halifax County, VA. She was born Abt 1775.
v. Fanny Dodson. She married Thomas Dodson.
vi. Agnes Aggy Dodson. She married Moses Hanks.
vii. Rhoda Dodson. She married Alexander Hitson 20 Nov 1786 in Halifax County, VA.
viii. Winny Dodson. She married William Johnson. ix. Alcy Dodson. She married Jerry Johnson. x. Samuel Dodson. xi. William Dodson died 22 Dec 1809 in KY.
xii. James Dodson.

Children of Thomas "Second Fork" Dodson and Mary Dodson are:
i. Ida (Ioda) Dodson.
ii. George Dodson.

25. Alce Dodson was born Abt 1734, and died 1792 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. She married Lazarus Dodson, son of George Dodson and Margaret Dagord. He was born 7 Oct 1728 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died Abt 1795 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
Children of Alce Dodson and Lazarus Dodson are:
i. Elisha Dodson was born Abt 1753 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, and died 1828 in Williamson Co., TN. He married Rachel Henry. She was born Abt 1754 in Holsten Co., TN.
ii. George Dodson was born Abt 1755.

27. William Dodson was born Abt 1738, and died 6 May 1832 in Iredell Co., NC.
Children of William Dodson are:
i. Sarah Sally Dodson was born Abt 1777 in Halifax County, VA.
ii. William Dodson.
iii. Annis Dodson was born 1759, and died 1788.
iv. Elija Dodson was born 1759, and died 1788.
v. James B Dodson was born 1764 in Halifax County, VA.
vi. Rachael Dodson was born 1765 in Fauquier Co., VA.
vii. Winnifred Dodson was born 1770 in Halifax County, VA.
viii. Rosannah Dodson was born 1775 in Halifax County, VA.
ix. Mary Dodson was born 12 Apr 1790 in Halifax County, VA.
x. Elizabeth Dodson was born 1796 in Halifax County, VA.

29. Jesse Dodson was born 22 Nov 1752 in Fauquier Co., VA, and died 1841-1843 in East Stanley Valley, TN. He married Ruth Dodson, daughter of Elisha Dodson and Sarah Everett. She was born Abt 1756 in Richmond County, Virginia.

Children of Jesse Dodson and Ruth Dodson are:

i. Nimrod Dodson was born Abt 1775.
ii. Elizabeth Dodson was born Abt 1776.
iii. Elisha Dodson was born 17 Sep 1785.
iv. Elijah Dodson was born 17 Sep 1785.
v. Jesse Dodson was born 7 Mar 1791.
vi. William Dodson was born 14 Jun 1795.
vii. Sarah Dodson.
viii. Tabitha Dodson was born 19 Mar 1798.
ix. Sallie Dodson was born 1801.
x. Ruth Dodson was born 1 Apr 1802.

39. Ruth Dodson was born Abt 1756 in Richmond County, Virginia. She married Jesse Dodson, son of Thomas Dodson and Elizabeth Rose. He was born 22 Nov 1752 in Fauquier Co., VA, and died 1841-1843 in East Stanley Valley, TN.

Children of Ruth Dodson and Jesse Dodson are:

i. Nimrod Dodson was born Abt 1775.
ii. Elizabeth Dodson was born Abt 1776.
iii. Elisha Dodson was born 17 Sep 1785.
iv. Elijah Dodson was born 17 Sep 1785.
v. Jesse Dodson was born 7 Mar 1791.
vi. William Dodson was born 14 Jun 1795.
vii. Sarah Dodson.
viii. Tabitha Dodson was born 19 Mar 1798. ix. Sallie Dodson was born 1801. x. Ruth Dodson was born 1 Apr 1802.
Descendant Register, Generation No. 4

53. Mary Dodson She married Shelton.

Children of Mary Dodson and Shelton are:
i. Mary Shelton.
ii. Nancy Shelton.

62. Elizabeth Betty Dodson was born Abt 1748. She married David Dodson, son of George Dodson and Margaret Dagord. He was born 1743 in Culpeper County, VA.
Children of Elizabeth Betty Dodson and David Dodson are:

i. Fortunatus Dodson.
ii. Abner Dodson.
iii. Ann Dodson.

63. Thomas Jeremiah Dodson was born in Halifax County, VA, and died Abt 1835 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Jemina Lockett. She was born in Halifax County, VA, and died 29 Dec 1850 in TN.

Children of Thomas Jeremiah Dodson and Jemina Lockett are:

i. Elisha Dodson was born 1 Nov 1801 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 17 Jun 1874 in Hawkins County, TN.
ii. James Dodson was born Abt 1790. He married Rachel Grantham.
iii. Sarah Dodson.
iv. Raleigh "Rolly" Dodson was born 1804 in TN, and died 1853.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 5

96. Elisha Dodson was born 1 Nov 1801 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 17 Jun 1874 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Frances "Fanny" Thompson 4 Nov 1819 in Hawkins County, TN. She was born 17 Feb 1803 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 17 Jun 1874 in Hawkins County, TN.

Children of Elisha Dodson and Frances "Fanny" Thompson are:

i. Thomas Richard Dodson was born 10 Aug 1820 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 20 Aug 1893 in Overton County, TN.
ii. Mary M W Dodson was born 17 Feb 1822 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 2 Jun 1885.
iii. James Kendrick Dodson was born 10 Jan 1824 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 4 Mar 1885 in Hamblen Co., TN. He married Narcissa A Taylor 28 Sep 1854.
iv. Sarah J Dodson was born 26 May 1825 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 23 Aug 1826 in Hawkins County, TN.
v. William T. Dodson was born 14 Jun 1827 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 26 Jul 1827 in Hawkins County, TN.
vi. Raleigh J. Dodson was born 22 Jul 1828 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 11 Dec 1891. He married Emma. He married Eliza J.
vii. Samuel E Dodson was born 9 Dec 1830 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 13 Jan 1905.
viii. Stephen Orville Dodson was born 8 Jan 1833 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 29 Jan 1892 in Pickett, TN.
ix. Nancy Cornelia Dodson was born 7 Jan 1836 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 11 Jan 1913 in Pickett, TN.
x. Stokley D M Dodson was born 4 Apr 1839 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 18 Apr 1862 in TN.
xi. Lucinda M Dodson was born 4 Apr 1841 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 18 Apr 1915 in TN.
xii. Susan B Dodson was born 26 May 1843-1844 in Hawkins County, TN.

99. Raleigh "Rolly" Dodson was born 1804 in TN, and died 1853. He married Martha "Patsy" Johnson. She was born 1802 in TN.

Children of Raleigh "Rolly" Dodson and Martha "Patsy" Johnson are:
i. Penelope Dodson was born 1822 in TN.
ii. Eliza Dodson was born 1824 in TN.
iii. Thomas Dodson was born 1825 in TN.
iv. William Dodson was born 1828 in TN.
v. James Hardy Dodson was born 1831 in TN, and died 1904.
vi. Raleigh Sanford Samuel Dodson was born 1832 in TN, and died 1905.
vii. George Dodson was born 1835 in TN.
viii. Cynthia Dodson was born 1839 in TN.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 6

100. Thomas Richard Dodson was born 10 Aug 1820 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 20 Aug 1893 in Overton County, TN. He was buried in Dodson Chapel Cemetery, Overton County, TN. He married Martha Ann Johnson 26 Nov 1840. She was born 7 Jan 1821 in TN, and died 12 Oct 1906 in Putnam County, TN.

Children of Thomas Richard Dodson and Martha Ann Johnson are:
i. Louisa Frances Dodson was born 5 Jan 1842, and died 26 May 1880.
ii. James Elbert Dodson was born 13 Feb 1844, and died 2 Feb 1885. He married Margaret Etta "Bette" Gentry 17 Nov 1869. She was born 1 Oct 1850, and died 20 Mar 1940.
iii. Sanford Johnson Dodson was born 12 Aug 1846, and died 18 May 1882 in TN.
iv. Elisha Frank Dodson was born 20 Nov 1848, and died 29 Sep 1924. He married Elizabeth "Bessie" Kembrough. v.John Larkin Dodson was born 30 Jul 1851 in TN, and died 13 Dec 1892.
vi. Mary Nancy C Dodson was born 29 Apr 1854 and died 8 Apr 1936.
vii. William Robert L Dodson was born 28 Jul 1856. viii. Sarah Catherine Hannah Dodson was born 8 Apr 1860, and died 13 Sep 1894.
ix. Susan Alice Dodson was born 15 Feb 1863.

106. Samuel E Dodson was born 9 Dec 1830 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 13 Jan 1905. He was buried in Coldwell Cemetery, #195, Hawkins Co., TN. He married Mary Jane Taylor 12 Oct 1854 in Hawkins County, TN. She was born 1840, and 1910. She was buried in Coldwell Cemetery, #195, Hawkins Co., TN.

Children of Samuel E Dodson and Mary Jane Taylor are:
i. Elisha S Dodson was born 1857.
ii. William H Dodson was born 1857.
iii. J E Dodson was born 1859.
iv. Margaret Dodson was born 1861.
v. Eliza Emma Dodson was born 1863, and died 1893.
vi. Narcissus Dodson was born 7 Nov 1866, and died 16 Feb 1888. She married John E Jones. He was born 3 Apr 1887, and died 3 Jul 1894.
vii. Fannie Effie Dodson was born 17 Feb 1876 in Morresburg, TN, and died 12 Nov 1914.
viii. Ludie T Dodson was born 18 Aug 1878.
ix. James S. Dodson was born 1880. He married Dollie Lawson.

107. Stephen Orville Dodson was born 8 Jan 1833 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 29 Jan 1892 in Pickett, TN. He married Mary Alta Catherine Johnson 28 Oct 1852. She was born 1835, and died 1909.

Children of Stephen Orville Dodson and Mary Alta Catherine Johnson are:
i. James Elisha Dodson was born 1854.
ii. Martha Lucinda Dodson was born 1855.
iii. Sarah Maneova Dodson was born 1857, and died 1908.
iv. William Dodson was born 1859. v. Fannie Dodson was born 1860.
vi. Raleigh J " Rolla" Dodson was born 1 Jun 1862.
vii. Louise Dodson was born Abt 1863.
viii. Nancy Jane Dodson was born 1865.
ix. Steven Orville Dodson was born 1866.
x. Alice Dodson was born 1868.
xi.Charles Dodson was born 1869.
xii. Robert Dodson was born 1871.
xiii. Merchant Frank Dodson was born 30 Sep 1883 in Overton County, TN, and died 18 Nov 1962.
xiv. Rebecca Melvina Johnson Dodson was born 15 Apr 1868 in Overton County, TN, and died 18 Sep 1948 in Pickett, TN.
109. Stokley D M Dodson was born 4 Apr 1839 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 18 Apr 1862 in TN. He married Sarah J Hartman 26 Mar 1857 in TN. She was born 28 Feb 1840 in TN, and died 9 Mar 1899 in TN.

Children of Stokley D M Dodson and Sarah J Hartman are:

** i. John Henry Dodson was born 17 Apr 1858 in Hawkins County, TN, and died 4 Jun 1918 in Tulare, Tulare County, CA. He married Mary Rosina "Mollie" Williams 13 Mar 1874 in Hamblen Co., TN. She was born Dec 1858 in TN, and died 28 Sep 1889 in Whitesburg, Hamblen County, TN.
ii. Thomas E Dodson was born 20 Nov 1859 in TN.

iii. Stokely C Dodson was born 12 Aug 1861 in TN.


Sarah J. Hartman
1840 - 1899
Parents: John and Mary
Siblings: Marshall, Rebecca A. and Margaret
Partners: (1)Stokely D. M. and(2)Benjamin Abbot
Children: (1)John Henry, Thomas E., Stokely C., ----(2)-Sarah J., Angeline R., Benjamin Abbot, Marion, Flora, Robert, Nora Etta and Hattie

end of registry

Thomas Dodson

Thomas Dodson Sr was born on 15 May 1681 as the first child of CHARLES DODSON SR. and Ann (Maiden Name Unknown) in Old Rappahannock (Present day Richmond) County, Virginia. He had seven siblings, namely: Charles Jr., LAMBETH SR., Bartholomew Richard, William, Anne, Elizabeth, and John. He died on 1739/40 in Richmond County, Virginia. When he was age unknown, He married Mary Durham,daughter of Thomas Durham Sr. and Dorothy Smoot, in Fauquier County, Virginia.

Thomas Dodson Sr signed his will on 17 Feb 1739 in Richmond County, Virginia.

Thomas Dodson Sr and Mary Durham had the following children:

Thomas Dodson, Jr. was born about 1707 in Richmond County, Virginia. He died before 21 Oct 1783 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Rose before 1725 in Richmond County, Virginia. He married Ellenor ? (Widow Sloan) about 1770.

Abraham Dodson was born in 1723. He died in 1768 in Fauquier County, Virginia.

Joshua Dodson Sr. was born in 1725. He died in 1793 in Surrey, North Carolina.

Elisha Dodson Sr. was born on 22 Feb 1727 in Richmond County, Virginia (NFPR). He died in 1791.

Greenham.

George.

David.

Mary.

Alice.

Source: The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, Volume I; Chapter 1.

Bio by: Paul B Dotson

Family Members
Parents
Charles Dodson
1649–1705

Anne Elmore Dodson
1654–1715

Spouse
Mary Durham Dodson
1686 – unknown (m. 1701)

Siblings
Charles Dodson
1679–1715

Lambeth Dodson
1692–1780

Children
David Dodson
1703–1740

Joseph Neville
1707–1783

Thomas Dodson
1707–1783

Joshua Dodson
1725–1798

Gravesite Details married Colony Of Jamestown, USA,

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Birth:
Click here to view maps, record & history of Richmond County, Virginia ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_County,_Virginia

Probate:
Richmond County has nothing whatever to do with the city of Richmond. There was no city of Richmond at that time. Richmond City sits in Henrico Co., Va, but it has no Court House. The county was named for His Grace, The First Duke of Richmond, or for Richmond in Surry County, England.

"The Three Rivers Chronicle", Publication of the Three Rivers Historical Society at Hemingway, S.C. 29554, Volume VII March, 1987 No. 1

http://www.joepayne.org/rappa.htm

Thomas married Mary May Durham on 29 Aug 1701 in Richmond County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Thomas Durham, Sr. and Dorothy (Smoot)) was born on ~5 Jun 1686 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia; died after 1745 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Death: 1 Jan 1715, Richmond County, Virginia
• Alt Death: 21 Nov 1740, Richmond County, Virginia

Notes:

Mary Dodson formerly Durham
Born about 5 Jun 1686 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia

Daughter of Thomas Durham Sr and Dorothy (Smoot) Durham
Sister of Richard Durham [half], Samuel Durham [half], Thomas Durham Jr [half] and John Durham [half]
Wife of Thomas Dodson Sr. — married 29 Aug 1701 in Richmond, Virginia
Wife of Robert Galbreath — married 29 Sep 1743 in Richmond County, Virginia

DESCENDANTS descendants

Mother of George Dodson Sr, David Dodson, Thomas Dodson Jr, Greenham Dodson, Alice (Dodson) Creel, Mary Dodson, Abraham Dodson, Joshua Dodson Sr. and Elisha Dodson Sr.
Died after 1745 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginiamap
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Biography

Mary Durham was baptized June 5, 1686 at North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.[1][2] Her parents were Thomas Durham and Dorothy Durham. Her baptism was recorded at North Farnham Parish Church.[3]

Mary is named in the will of her father, Thomas Durham, dated 4 August 1711 and proved in court 1 June 1715 in Richmond County, Virginia. Her son, Thomas, is also named as "my grandson Thomas Dodson.…"[4]

On August 29, 1701, Dorothy-Mary Durham married Thomas Dodson in Richmond County, Virginia.[1] The couple had nine children, all born in Richmond County, in the English colony of Virginia:[3]

George Dodson b Oct 31, 1702, d 1770; mar Margaret Dagord
David Dodson b ca 1704, d ca 1740); mar Amy
Thomas Dodson b ca 1707, d October 21, 1783:mar 1) Elizabeth Rose, 2) Ellenor Sloan
Greenham Dodson b ca 1709, d after 1777; mar Elinore Hightower
Alice Dodson b 1711, d after 1730; mar William Creel
Mary Dodson b Oct 5, 1715, d after 1739; mar Mr. Oldham
Abraham Dodson b April 4, 1723, d ca 1768; mar Barbara Russell?
Joshua Dodson b May 25, 1725, d ca 1793; mar Ruth LNU
Elisha Dodson b February 22, 1727, d after 1780; mar Sarah Everett
Mary and her son Greenham Dodson were named the executors in the Will of Thomas Dodson dated 17 February, 1739. He died on November 21, 1740, a date some family genealogies have "adopted" as Mary's death date by mistake.

On September 29, 1743, nearly 3 years after Thomas Dodson's death, his widow, Mary (Durham) Dodson, married local planter Robert Galbreath. There were apparently issues with the marriage as her son, Greenham Dodson, filed suit in Chancery Court in Richmond Co., Virginia, in 1744. The court ruled in 1745 as follows:

" . . . Complainant Greenham Dodson to take possession of the estate for the use of his mother, Mary Galbreath, during her coverture according to the intention of the Testators Will, the said Robert Galbreath in open court refusing to give security . . ."[5]
Mary Durham Dodson died sometime after 1745, in Richmond Co., Virginia. Her exact date of death is not known as local records were destroyed before the 20th Century. Estimates have ranged from 1745 to 1775. [6]

Sources
? 1.0 1.1 Williams, Mrs. Sherman, Compiler & Editor, The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia: A History and Genealogy of Their Descendants. (Page 4) Easley, Southern Historical Press, 1988, NEHGS
? King, George Harrison Sanford, The Registers of North Farnham Parish 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 Richmond County, Virginia (Page 56) Self-Published; Fredericksburg, 1966
? 3.0 3.1 Ule, Michelle Duval, compiler The Dodsons, Durhams, Roses and Nevilles. Spring, 2000, Michelle Ule's Website Author generously provided a PDF.
? Last Will & Testament of Thomas Durham Sr. dated 4th August 1711 and Probated 1 June 1715, Richmond County Virginia Will Book 3, page 210.
? Susan's Ancestors on RootsWeb - Dorothy-Mary Durham. Cites: Mrs. Sherman Williams, Compiler & Editor: "The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County,Virginia".
? See preceding note; this well-researched family genealogy states that her exact date of death after the 1745 lawsuit remains unknown.
Will of Thomas Dodson, Richmond Co., VA Will Book 5, pages 378 & 379; Will is dated February 17, 1739, naming wife Mary and son Greehham as executors and sons: George, Thomas, Greenham, Abraham, Joshua, Elisha and daughters Mary Oldham and Alice Greel and granddaughter, daughter of David Dodson who pre-deceased his father.
North Farnham Parish Register, microfilm of original register, Library of Virginia, Richmond county records, microfilm Reel No. 66. Births of the following children of Mary and Thomas Dodson are found in the North Farnham Parish Register: Mary, born October 5, 1715; Abraham born April 4, 1723; Joshua born May 25, 1725; and Elisha born February 22, 1727.
Stamps, William Thomas; GEDCOM file imported on 23 Dec 2000.

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Birth:
in Farnham Parish...

Notes:

Married:
Gravesite Details, married Colony Of Jamestown

Residence (Family):
Many families with names familiar to us here also lived along Totuskey Creek, and the Rappahannock River. Along with William and Sarah Stone there was living in the Northern Neck of Virginia in 1680 William, Thomas and John Chandlor; John , William and James Creel; Robert, James and Henry Austin, who also lived on Totuskey Creek. There was Charles and Thomas Dodson; Charles, John, William, and Alexander Fleming; William, John, George, and Robert Taylor; Samuel Godwin, many Turners and Tunes, Many Colemans and Coles, and Pursells and others.

Source: The Three Rivers Chronicle
Publication of the Three Rivers Historical Society at Hemingway, S.C. 29554
Volume VII March, 1987 No. 1... http://www.joepayne.org/rappa.htm

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: plantation owner

Notes:

John Rose
Birthdate: circa 1680 (62)
Birthplace: England or Northern Neck of, Virginia
Death: November 18, 1742 (58-66)
Wiccomico, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Immediate Family:
Husband of Mary Rose - Blackerby
Father of Mary Stamps and Elizabeth Dodson
Occupation: Planter
Managed by: Tim Stamps
Last Updated: January 10, 2017
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About John Rose of Wicomico
John Rose
Birth: abt 1680 probably England, possibly Virginia
Death: Nov 18 1742 - Wiccomico, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Parents: unknown
Wife: Mary Blackerby
Children: Mary Rose, Elizabeth Rose

The earliest record that we have of our John Rose is that in 1701 in Northumberland County when he and his wife, Mary Rose, witnessed the will of James Wildey. Rose is mentioned in a number of land purchases and finally we have his will dated November 18, 1742 wherein he names James Blackerby, his wife's son by her first marriage; and Joseph Davis, his wife's grandson, his daughters Mary Stamps and Elizabeth Dodson and his beloved wife Mary Rose.

Will of John Rose of Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia

In the name of God, Amen, I, John Rose, of Weiomore Parish and County of Northumberland, being weak of age, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to Almighty God for it, calling to mind the mortality of my body, knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I recommend my Soul unto the hands of Almighty God that gave it to me and as for my body I recommend it to the Earth, to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner, at the discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Might power of God, and as for such worldly estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with in the world I give as follows:

Imprimes, I give to James Blackerby my wife's son three sheep.

Item, I give to Joseph Davis my wife's grandson seven sheep and as for the rest of my personal estate, such as my lands, negroes, stocks and all other tenements I give to my two daughters, viz: Mary Stamps and Elizabeth Dodson and their heirs forever, to be equally divided between the two, and it is my will that my land shant be sold as long as the wars continue.

Item, I leave the rest of my estate to my loving wife Mary Rose during her widowhood or natural life.

Item, I constitute, make, appoint and ordain my loving wife Mary Rose, Thomas Stamps, Thomas Dodson and William Thomas Sr. to be my sole executors of this my last will and testament, wills and legacies, bequests executed to me anyways before this time named, willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereunto I set my hand and seal this 18th day of November in the year our Lord God 1742.

John Rose (seal)

Witnessed by: Wm. Stonum Elenor (x) Chapman"

Links

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http://www.thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I3722&tree=hennessee

John married Mary Jenkins before 1701 in (Virginia). Mary was born in ~ 1666 in Weldmore, Northumberland County, Virginia; died in ~ 1742 in Weldmore, Northumberland County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Rose - Blackerby (Jenkins)
Also Known As: "Mary (Jenkins) Blackerby Rose", "NOT Mary Wildly", "Mary (Jenkins) Blakesley Rose"
Birthdate: circa 1666 (76)
Birthplace: Weldmore, Northumberland, Virginia USA
Death: circa 1742 (68-84)
Weldmore, Northumberland, Virginia USA
Immediate Family:
Daughter of Philip Jenkins and Sarah Jenkins
Wife of John Rose of Wicomico and James Blackerby
Mother of Mary Stamps; Elizabeth Dodson; James Blackerby, Jr. and ?? Davis
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About Mary Rose - Blackerby
will of John Rose
Attached hereto is a copy of the will of John Rose dated November 11, 1742. When it was offered for probate, John Rose lived in Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County. The original will is in possession of the Shackleford family of Seattle, Washington. They also have the original will of Thomas Stamps and also his revoked will.

The executors of John Rose's will were Mary, his widow, his sons-in-law Thomas Stamps and Thomas Dodson. Witnesses were William Stonum and Eleanor Chapman. The will gave to his wife's son James Blackerby three sheep, her grandson Joseph Davis seven sheep; his lands, negroes, stock, etc., to Mary Stamps and Elizabeth Dodson equally, but the entire estate to his wife during her natural life or widowhood.

notes
Another researcher thought Mary "Blackerby" had been previously married to a Blackerby and was not the daughter of a Blackerby. Can anyone fine additional documentation?

The "Rose Tree" http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bouquet/john_rose.html

lists her as being born Mary Jenkins, whose first husband was the Blackerby. As Mary Jenkins, she is the daughter of PHILIP JENKINS and SARAH STORY.

The latest information that I have is that Mary was born Mary Jenkins, and married into the name Blackerby. Her second marriage was to John Rose

According to Patt Roach: "Apparently James Blackerby I died and his wife, Mary married John Rose. Date of death of James Blackerby I would be about 1700-1701." "Her name was not Wildly."

Citations

Roach, Patt. We Boast of the Name Of Blackerby Blackaby Blackorby. Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 2007. Print.
Links

http://www.thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I3723&tree=hennessee
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bouquet/john_rose.html

Notes:

24 Jul 2007

Posted By: Doyleen Turner
Email:
Subject: William Everett b.1692, Virginia
Post Date: February 07, 2001 at 07:24:52
Message URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/everett/messages/1281.html
Forum: Everett Family Genealogy Forum
Forum URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/everett/


I am seeking information about the parents of William Everett who was born March 15, 1692 in Richmond County, Virginia.

William (my 6th great grandfather) was married to "Margaret" and they had eight known children: Sarah, Anne, Elizabeth, Lucrecy, Daniel, George, William, and Ruth.

Does anyone know who William's parents were and who the immigrant Everett was for this line? THANKS

Doyleen

end of query




Birth:
in Farnham Parish...

William married Margaret Foushee Mitchell Petty in ~1715 in Richmond County, Virginia. Margaret was born in 1698 in (Richmond County) Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Everett b. 1691/1692 in Richmond and d. 1759 in Richmond Co. Spouse was Margaret Foushee Mitchell Petty b. 1698.

Children:

Anne Everett

Elizabeth Everett

Lucrecy Everett

Sarah Everett

Daniel Everett

George Everett

William Everett

Ruth Everett

end of note

Other Events and Attributes:

• Possessions: 1679; Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
• Will: 11 Jan 1703, (Richmond County, Virginia)
• Probate: 6 Feb 1705, Richmond County, Virginia

Notes:

Charles Dodson Sr. aka Dotson
Born about 1649 in Essex County, Colony of Virginia [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of Anne (Unknown) Hill — married [date unknown] [location unknown]

DESCENDANTS descendants

Father of Charles Joseph Dodson Jr., Thomas Dodson Sr., Bartholomew Richard Dodson, John Dodson Sr., Lambeth Dodson Sr., William Dodson Sr, Anne Dodson and Elizabeth Dodson

Died before 6 Feb 1705 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Colony of Virginia

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Contents
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1 Biography
1.1 Unknown Origin
1.2 Birth
1.3 Marriage
1.4 Positions and Property
1.5 Death and Legacy
1.6 Timeline
1.7 Last Will and Testament
2 Children
3 Research Notes
4 Sources
5 Acknowledgments

Biography

Unknown Origin
Charles Dodson (or Dotson) was deposed on 6 March 1699/1700, stating he was aged fifty years.[1][citation needed]

His birth place and parents are unknown. Roberta Estes writes a thorough summary of the claims of ancestors for Charles Dodson and their spurious sources.[2]

Among the theories which have been published online is that Charles was descended from John Dods of Jamestown, but there is no evidence.[3]

Another theory is that Charles was a son Jesse Dodson. There is no proof of this, but the name Jesse was used in later generations.[4] There has even been a myth that a Native American woman named "Eagle Feather" was an ancestor. The fact is that we do not have record of his birth or immigration. Many researchers have looked for many years with no results. Charles may have been born in England or in Virginia. We simply do not know. We only have record of Charles as an adult in Virginia.[4]

The profiles for Jesse Dodson and Judith Hagger have been disconnected from this profile as parents. Please do NOT re-connect these, until/unless an appropriate SOURCE is located that confirms they were Charles Dodson's parents. As of August 6, 2016.

Birth
Charles was born around the middle of the sixteen hundreds, or about 1649. In a court record dated March 6, 1699/1700, Charles swore he was aged fifty years. This would make his birth date about 1649/50.[Richmond Co VA Miscellaneous Record Book, p. 41][5] We must also keep in mind that people were not always exact about birth dates in the seventeenth century.

Note:

Charles Dodson, (connection to this Charles not proven), born Nov 25, 1659. Christening Place: Lewes, Sussex, England. Father: Richard Dodson Mother: Elinor[6]
Marriage
Charles married, probably between 1678 and 1680, at Rappahannock County, Virginia, to Anne Unknown. She was named executrix [5] Charles married a woman named Ann ____ (maybe either Dodson or Elmore), possibly a daughter of Benjamin Dodson and Anne Simms? Her maiden name must remain Unknown until some evidence is found.

When Charles made a livestock trade with his son Thomas on July 31, 1693, the notation read, "in exchange with him my said son Thomas for one sow shoat given him by his god-father Peter Elmore."[4] This was one example of a close relationship, and was his wife, Ann, an Elmore? The search continues.

After the death of Charles Dodson, Anne married John Hill: 3 Jul 1706, John Hill and wife Anne, executrix of the LW&T of Charles Dodson, dec'd, petitioned the court for appraisement of the estate. Her son Thomas may have tried to stop the marriage as he brought an action against John Hill marrying the Executrix of Charles Dodson; case dismissed 3 Apr 1707.
After Charles' death (January 1705), his widow Ann married a neighbor named John Hill, sometime before 3 July 1706, on which day they petitioned the court for an appraisal of Charles' estate (Richmond Co. Order Bk 4, Page 171)[5] Michelle Ule writes that in the book The Dodsons of North Farnham Parish, suggestion was made that some of the children may not have approved of this marriage. Son Thomas protested John Hill marrying the Executrix of Charles Dodson, and asked the case be prosecuted in court. We do not know the basis for his complaint, but the action was dismissed.[4]

Positions and Property
Our first property record is in July 1693, when Charles Dodson leased some of the first land Charles Dodson patented was leased from Peter Elmore in Old Rappahannock County in July, 1693. The lease was for 19 years, but the amount of land was noted as “as much land as three titheables can tend in corn and tobacco

As a prosperous tobacco planter and slave owner, Charles resided at a large plantation in the North Farnham Parish area of Old Rappahannock County, across the York River.[6] Tobacco was the currency of colonial Virginia. At one point, Charles bought land at two pounds of tobacco for every acre. He acquired a number of parcels of land; one parcel was located on on Totuskey Creek, near the North Farnham Church. There was land in both Essex and Richmond Counties (previously combined as Old Rappahannock).[5] Included in the notes of Frank D. Fuller, was a list of seven different leases or deeds in Old Rappahannock County, (with no details on the properties).[4] By the time of his death, Charles was able to give each of his six sons at least 150 acres apiece.[4]

Charles was well-respected and trusted in the community. Several times his neighbors asked Charles, and sometimes his wife Ann, to witness wills and deeds, or to act as Executor. One neighbor, John Lincoln, chose Charles to act as his Executor, even to the exclusion of the man's own wife, and against the advice of others.[4] That year, 1686, he acted as executor for both John Lincoln and for Edward Johnson. Also in 1686, on November 1, the court chose Charles to audit the accounts of two men who were in dispute over monies believed to be owed, each to the other.[4] This sort of responsibility was given Charles time and again.

Death and Legacy
Charles died before February 6, 1705; the date the transcript of his Will was filed at North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia.[5] The Dodsons became known as one of the leading families in the "tobacco belt."[4] Charles left a considerable estate, including houses and at least 150 acres to each of his sons. Daughters got all the movables, as they were called. In Corbari's book is a list of some of these including: tables, chairs, chests, cloth and linen napkins, a pestle and mortar, knives, two spinning wheels, cart wheels and casks. Also included, and highly valued, was "one servant man three years eight months to serve."[4]

Charles' acquisitions in land were an enduring legacy to his descendants, and he wanted it to stay in the family. In his will, Charles stipulated that the land could not be sold out of the family. He was very specific that it be transferred first from brother to brother, and baring that to a son's male heir. Daughters were only to inherit if the sons left no male heirs.[4] This contingency apparently caused some problems for the family later on.

Timeline
1680 lease of land in Old Rappahannock County

1686 Charles, (not John's wife), was named as executor for the 1686 will of John Lincoln

1686 Charles was named executor for Edward Johnson

1687, Oct 13 purchased 300 acres in Rapahannock County from Samuel and Frances Traversix[4]

1693, Jan 2 purchased 500 acres of land, (for 1,000 lbs tobacco), on the main branch of Totuskey Creek in the North Farnham Parish, Richmond County[4]

1693, July leased for 19 years, from Peter Elmore in Old Rappahannock County, "as much land as three tithables can tend in corn and tobacco?."

1699/00, March 6 Charles deposed, stated age fifty years

1702, Feb Gave 150 acres to son, Thomas, who was already living on said land

Last Will and Testament
Charles Dodson's will was written on 11 January 1702/3 and probated on 6 February 1705 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Colony of Virginia.

In The name of God amen, I Charles Dodson being sick and weake of body but in sound and Good disposing memory praise be given to God for the same do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme following that is to say first & principally I resigne my soul into the merciful hands of almighty God my Greator assuredly hoping through the merritts of my blessed Saviour to obtaine Remission of all my sins and my body I Committ to the Earth whence it was taken to be Decently buryed by the Discretion of my Executrix herein after named and as for the worldly Goods and Estate the Lord hath Lent me I dispose therof as followeth.
I Give bequeath to my son Charles Dodson the plantation formerly call Coll Travers quarter with a hundred and fifty acres of Land to him and to the male heires Lawfully begotten of his body and if the aboves Charles Dodson should dye without any male heirs that then the Land should Returne to the next heire of the Dodson.
Secondly. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Dodson a plantation seated in a neck formerly called the Rich neck with a hundred and fifty acres of Land to him and the male heires Lawfully begotten of his owne body forever and if the above said Thomas Dodson should dye without any male that then the Land should return to the next heire of the Dodson.
Thirdly. I Give and bequeath to my son Bartho: Rich'd Dodson the plantation that Thomas Reeves liveth on knowne by the name of oake neck with one hundred and fifty acres of Land binding upon the Land formerly belonging to Daniele Everard from the head to the foot to him and the male heires Lawfully begotten of his owne body and if he should dye without male heires that then the Land to returne to the next heires.
Fourthly. I Give and bequeath to my son William Dodson the Plantation in hickory neck with one hundred and fifty acres of land to him and the male heires Lawfully begotten of his body and if no male heire appeare then to Returne to the next heire of the Dodson the said Land to bind upon brother Bartho Richd Dodson Land from the head to the foot -
Fifthly. I Give and bequeath to my son John Dodson two hundred acres of Land it being part of hickory neck and of Indian Cabin neck binding upon his brother William Dodson to him and the male heires Lawfully begotten of his owne body and if the above said Wm Dodson should die without any male heire that then the Land Returne to the next of the Dodson -
Sixthly. I Give and bequeath to my son Lambert Dodson my new Dwelling platation with the hundred acres of Land belonging to it to him and the male heires Lawfully begotten of his body and if no male heire appears that then the Land to Returne to the next of the Dodson.
Seventhly. I Give and bequeath to my Deare and Loving Wife Anne Dodson and my daughters Anne Dodson and Elizabeth Dodson all my moveable Estate of what kind soever within and without to be Equally Divided betweene them.
Eighthly. My desire is that none of the Land out of the name might be sold Except one Brother selleth to another and if no male appeareth by none of my sons then my Daughters may Inheritt the Land.
Lastly. And all the Rest and Residue of my Estate Goods and Chattells not herein before bequeathed after my Debts and funrall Expenses discharged I do give and bequesth unto my Deare and Loving wife Anne Dodson whome I do make sole Exectrix of this my Last will and Testament Revoking all other wills by me heretofore made IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale the 11th day of Jan. one thousand seven hundred two three.
Charles Dodson Sen (Seal) Proved in Richmond County Court by the oath of Christopher Petty the 6th day of Febry. 1705 and by the oath of John Beckwith the 6th day of March following & Recorded.
Test J Sherlock CICur[7]
Children
Children of Anne and Charles:[8][9][10]

Charles Dodson, Jr. b: about 1679, mentioned first in father's will and received 150 acres
Thomas Dodson b 5/15/1681
Bartholomew Richard Dodson b: about 1683
William Dodson b: 1685
John Dodson b: 1687, Richmond Co., VA
Lambert Dodson b: 1689, Richmond Co., VA
Anne Dodson b: 1691
Elizabeth Dodson b: 1693
Mary Dodson,* d before 1719
*Daughter, Mary, is included by some researchers.[10][9]

Research Notes
The following was included in a duplicate profile which has been merged (will need sources, and then to be merged into the existing biography):

July 8, Charles Dodson (3) leased land in Old Rappahannock Co. Rappahannock Co became extinct in 1692 being divided into Essex and Richmond counties. Charles Dodson owned land in both bounties, but resided in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Va.
From 1680 to 1692 Charles Dodson acquired land which he and his sons proceeded to improved Chalres Dodson is found in many documents where he witnessed various documents and on several occasions he is named in Wills as executor. In a Will of John Lincoln dictated Dec 18, 1686, the comment was made in the affidavit of witnesses that the maker of the Will "would have no other but Charles Dodson as his executor although several insisted that he have his wife."
On July 8, Charles Dodson leased land in Old Rappahannock County.Rappahannock Co. became extinct in 1692 being divided into Essex and Richmond counties. Charles Dodson owned land in both counties but resided in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Va. where he became a large land owner.
Sources
? "[Richmond Co VA Miscellaneous Record Book, p.41]" have not personally viewed this publication and am unable to find a listing in WorldCat.org. Possibly refers to Fleet, Beverley, Richmond County records, 2 microfilm reels. v. 16. Richmond County records, 1692-1704 (deed book no. 1, 1692-1693; deed book no. 2, 1693/4-1696; deed book no. 3, lost; miscellaneous records 1699-1704).
? Estes, Roberta, (4 Jun 2017) The Parents of Charles Dodson, Jamestown Unraveled, 52 Ancestors #163."
? Hennessee, David Alden, (23 Feb 2017) "Jesse John Dodson." citing Lanning, Betsy, (June 9, 2015) "Descendants of Jesse John Dodson: Descendants of Charles Dodson, Sr." Archive.org (saved 23 Feb 2017) citing Williams, Sherman, Mrs., (1988-89) The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish ...
? 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 Ule, Michelle Duval, The Dodsons, Durhams, Roses and Nevilles Maryland: Self Published, 2000. Accessible from the author.
? 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4
? 6.0 6.1 Alley [Dodson Rootsweb forum page]
? Will of Charles Dodson, written Jan 11, 1702: Richmond County, Virginia, Will Book 2, pages 95 & 96
? Dorman, Fred, "Queries" The Virginia Genealogist. NEHGS AmericanAncestors.org (Vol 2, Pg 137) Caution: this was a query. Primary evidence is sought.
? 9.0 9.1
? 10.0 10.1
See also:

Ege, Thompson P., (1908) Dodson Genealogy, 1600-1907. Philadelphia: Deemer & Jaisohn, Archive.org (Page 363).
Freshour, Jean Frazier Descendants of John Dodson
Gohr, Glenn Dodson/Dotson Genealogy accessed online 04/05/14
King, George H. S. The Registers of North Farnham Parish, 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish, 1783-1800 Richmond County Virginia
"Outline Descendant Report for Jesse John Dodson (1623-1716)", submitted by Betsey Lanning, June 9, 2015, betlann@yahoo.
Stamps, Charles Thomas, and Will Stamps [1990?] The Stamps family history and lineage : our American heritage. [Clinton, Utah?] : [W.T. Stamps]
Williams, Sherman, Mrs., (1988-89) The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia: A History and Genealogy of Their Descendants. Easley, South Carolina : Southern Historical Press, (Pages 2, 1437 ?)
Findagrave.com https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=79691428
Acknowledgments
Thank you to Diane Hoffman, researcher, who contributed many of the Vital Records, including the Last Will and Testament
Thank you to Michelle Ule, researcher and author, who contributed greatly to this profile, and for her research in Dodson genealogy and many other family names.

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"Until then, all we can say is that the parents of Charles Dodson were almost certainly NOT Jesse Dodson and Judith Hagar who supposedly married in 1645 in Jamestown. Unless new information is forth coming with actual documentation of some sort, this couple must be relegated to the annals of myth – along with Charles Dodson being the son of John Dods of Jamestown."

"Following further rumors, the marriage between John Dodson’s son, Jesse Dodson and Judith Hagar is supposed to have occurred on May 7, 1645 in Jamestown. The problem with this information is that there appear to be no records whatsoever of Jamestown marriages that have survived. Furthermore, there is no record of Judith Hagar arriving in Jamestown, either. Nor is there any record of Jesse Dodson. This rumor has struck out altogether."

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Re: Charles Dodson Sr.'s pars

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Re: Charles Dodson Sr.'s pars
Posted by: Jonelle
Date: April 27, 2000 at 12:45:10

In Reply to: Charles Dodson Sr.'s pars by Mike Williams of 2181

Charles Dodson Sr. was born 1649, in Probably, Rappahannock Co., Va. married to Anne Elmore he died 6 Feb 1705, in Rappahannock Co., Va. His parents was Jessie Dodson and Judith Hagger. Jessie Dodson's Father was John Dods, who came over from England with Capt. John Smith.

July 8, Charles Dodson (3) leased land in Old Rappahannock Co. Rappahannock Co became extinct in 1692 being divided into Essex and Richmond counties. Charles Dodson owned land in both bounties, but resided in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Va.

From 1680 to 1692 Charles Dodson acquired land which he and his sons proceeded to improved Chalres Dodson is found in many documents where he witnessed various documents and on several occasions he is named in Wills as executor. In a Will of John Lincoln dictated Dec 18, 1686, the comment was made in the affidavit of witnesses that the maker of the Will "would have no other but Charles Dodson as his executor although several insisted that he have his wife."

During Charles Dodson's lifetime, he saw many new immigrants arriving in Virginia from England. By 1700 there were more than 80,000 person living in the tidewater region of Virginia.

On July 8, Charles Dodson leased land in Old Rappahannock County.Rappahannock Co. became extinct in 1692 being divided into Essex and Richmond counties. Charles Dodson owned land in both counties but resided in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Va. where he became a large land owner.


I do have a lot more of information on the Dodsons. If you email me I can help you. I do have doc. on this information. Email me at Jonelle43@yahoo.com

Jonelle

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Richmond County,VA Wills:02-095,

"Will of Charles Dodson, dated 11 Jan 1702/3; pr. 6 Feb 1705

In the name of God amen I Charles Dodson being sick and weake of body but in Sound and Good disposing memory praise be given to God for the same do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme following that is to say first & principally I resigne my soul into the mercifull hands of almighty God my Creator assuredly hoping through the merritts of my blessed Saviour to obtaine Remission of all my sins and my body I Committ to the Earth whence it was taken to be Decently buryed by the Discretion of my Executrix herein after named and as for the worldly Goods and Estate the Lord hath Lent me I dispose thereof as followeth

I Give and bequeath to my son

Charles Dodson the plantation formeryly Called Coll Travers quarter with a hundred and fifty acres of Land to him and to the male heires Lawfulluy begotten of his body and if the abovesd Charles Dodson should Die without any male heire that then the Land should Returne to the next heire of the Dodson.

Secondly.

I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Dodson a plantacon seated in a neck formerly called the Rich neck with a hundred and Fifty acres of Land to him I the male heires Lawfully begotten of his own body forever and if the abovesd Thomas Dodson should dye without any male that then the Land Should Returne to the next heire of the Dodson -

Thirdly.

I Give and bequeath to my son Bartho: Richd. Dodson the plantation that Thomas Reeves liveth on knowne by the name of oake neck with one hundred and fifty acres of Land binding upon the Lan formerly belonging to Daniel Evarard from the head to the foot to him & the male heires Lawfully begotten of his owne body and if he shoud dye without male heires that then the Land to Returne to the heaire of the Dodson-

Fourthly.

I Give and bequeath to my son William Dodson the Plantation in the hickory neck with one humdred and fifty acres of Land to him and the male heires Lawfulluy begotten of his body and if no male heire appeare then to Returne to next heire of the Dodson the said Land to bind upon brother Bartho Richd Dodsons Land from the head to the foot -

Fifthly.

I give and bequesth to my son John Dodson two hundred acres of Land it being part of hickory neck and of Indian Cabin neck binding upon his brother William Dodson to him and male heires Lawfully begotten of his own body and if the abovesd John Dodson should die without any male heires that then the Land Returne to the next of the Dodson -

Sixthly.

I Give and bequeath to my son Lambert Dodson my new Dwelling plantation with the hundred acres of Land belonging to it to him and male heires Lawfully begotten of his body and if no male heire appeare that then the Land to Returne to the next of the Dodson

Seventhly.

I Give and bequeath to my Deare and Loving wife Anne Dodson and my daughters Anne Dodson and Elizabeth Dodson all my moveable Estate of what kind soever within and without to be Equally Divided between them.

Eightly.

My desire is that none of the Land out of the name might be sold Except one Brother selleth to another and if no male appeareth by none of my sons that then my Daughters my Inherritt the Land.

Lastly.

And all the Rest and Residue of my Estate Goods and Chattells not herein before bequeathed after my Debts and funrall Expenses discharged I do give and bequeath unto my Deare and Loving wife Ann Dodson whome I do make sole Exect:ex of this my Last Will and Testament Revoking all other will by me heretofore made

In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the 11th of Jany one thousand seven hudnred two three


(signed) Charles Dodson Senr. (Seal)"

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Charles Dodson’s Estate Inventory

Charles Dodson’s estate inventory was filed with the court on Oct. 17, 1706, as follows:

Feather bed and bedstead and parcel of sheets and one blanket and one rugg – 0600
One flock bed and paire of blankets one sheet and rug and bolster and bedstead – 0500
One saw and six reep hooks and one paire of old pestells holsters and one old chest and one old bill book – 0200
Eight chairs – 0800
Two wooden chairs – 0100
One chest of drawers and table – 1000
Two chest – 0250
One small table couch – 0150
One warming pan two paire of tongs and one box iron – 0200
One pair hilliards – 0250
One super table cloth and 12 napkins – 0200
Four old napkins and one old table cloth – 0050
One feather bed curtains and valens one blankett one pair of sheets and two pillows – 1100
A parcel of old books – 0150
Ole looking glass and lantron? – 0050
One old flock bed 2 blankets rug bolster and pillows – 0400
2 spinning wheels – 0150
3 pots 3 pothooks and 3 pot hangers one spit and one iron pestell – 0450
99 weight of pewter – 0950
One bellmettle pestle and mortar 0 0700
7.5 pounds of brass – 0130
One servant man 3 years and 8 months to serve – 2200
One pare of small hilliards and two smoothing iron and two cutting knives and skewers – 0150
One mare and two horses – 2400
Parcel of old iron – 0100
Pair of cart wheels – 0060
Old crosscut saw – 0150
One saddle and pillow or pillion – 0120
3 cows and 3 years old – 1800
One cow and calfe – 0500
6 two yeare olde – 1200
One steere of 5 years old – 0500
2 barren cows and heifer and one calfe – 1400
3 old sheep – 0300
3 lambs – 0200
Total 18780
Signed John Rankin, William Smoot and Richard R. White (his mark)

I absolutely love estate inventories, because they tell us exactly what was in the household and on the farm when the man died. Inventories included everything owned by the couple, because the man was presumed to own all property of any kind except for the wife’s clothes and any real estate deeded to her individually after they were married. The wife was entitled to one third of the value of the husband’s estate unless the husband provided for more. However, the estate’s real value was established by the sale of the inventory items, not by the inventory itself, so everything was inventoried prior to sale. In some cases, the widow was made an initial allocation so she and the children could simply survive.

The feather bed clearly was the bed that Charles and Ann slept in, but it’s worth noting that there were no bedcurtains or valances which would have suggested a more upper-class household.

There were three beds in the inventory, two of flock which meant a mattress of scraps of fabric and wool instead of feathers. However, Ann and Charles had 8 children and a servant. Obviously there was a lot of bed-sharing going on and not everyone had a bed. The servant may have slept in the barn or on straw in the kitchen.

The spinning wheels certainly weren’t tools used by Charles and were obviously Ann’s.

This photo of a woman with a spinning wheel was taken about 1920, but not a lot had changed in spinning wheel design in the past couple hundred years.

The looking glass may have been a shared resource. Looking glasses were scarce and status symbols.

I do wonder why there were no pots and pans, silverware, candle holders, etc. The absence of these items if very unusual for this time period – and let’s face it, you can’t live without candles and silverware and Charles Dodson, while he wasn’t rich, he certainly was not a poor man.

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Life on the Northern Neck

Life on the Northern Neck of Virginia at that time revolved around the planting, nurturing and harvesting of tobacco, a very labor intensive crop.

Charles Dodson was very clearly a man with a great deal of initiative and drive, given that he started out in 1679 by working the land of Peter Elmore that he would never own, and by the time he died, 27 years later, he owned 900 acres.

Ann’s life too would have revolved around crops, seasons and church. While church attendance was mandatory at the time, most people, especially women, didn’t need much encouragement to attend. Where the court sessions were an important social occasion for men, women didn’t usually attend court, and church provided that same type of camaraderie for women.

Charles and Ann lived in, along or on Briery Swamp, a part of the Totuskey watershed. They paid for their land with tobacco, the traditionally accepted money in colonial Virginia.

Ann’s husband did the normal male things of the day. He witnessed wills, witnessed deeds and attended court, occasionally serving as a juror. Charles apparently settled differences with people amicably, because for a very long time, he wasn’t sued and he didn’t sue anyone.

He was highly thought of in the community, because in 1686/1687, when neighbor John Lincoln died, it was reported that John would “have none other than Charles Dodson” for his executor.

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Descendants
Charles Joseph Dodson Jr. ancestors descendants (11 Jan 1679 - abt 01 Aug 1715) m. Anne Stone (abt 1685 - bef 04 Mar 1719).
Charles Dodson III ancestors descendants (abt 1702 - aft 19 Aug 1772) m. Ruth Stone (abt 1697 - 12 Apr 1735). m. Mary Unknown ( - aft 1772) aft 1734.
Joseph Dodson ancestors (15 Nov 1719 - abt 02 Apr 1736)
Charles Dodson IV ancestors descendants (11 Jul 1723 - abt 1801) m. Elizabeth Mary Booth (1730 - 1793).
Judith Dodson ancestors (03 Jun 1748)
James Booth Dodson ancestors descendants (20 Jul 1750 - abt 1818) m. Winifred Bryant (abt 1760 - abt 1816).
Frances (Dodson) Bryant ancestors descendants more descendants (30 Oct 1785 - 01 Dec 1857)
Charles V Dodson ancestors (20 Aug 1752)
Frances Dodson ancestors (25 Feb 1755)
Joanna Dodson ancestors (28 Apr 1757)
John Dodson ancestors (28 Apr 1757)
Alexander Dodson ancestors descendants (14 Dec 1761) m. Winifred Ashburn (abt 1761).
Juliet Dodson ancestors ()
Lucy Dodson ancestors ()
Nancy (Dodson) Kent ancestors descendants more descendants ()
Suckcay Dodson ancestors (28 Feb 1791)
James Booth Dodson ancestors (07 Mar 1795)
Alice Dodson ancestors (abt 1797)
Rawleigh Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1764 - abt 1803)
Abraham Dodson ancestors (17 Jun 1789 - bef Jun 1833) [no children]
Betsy Booth Dodson ancestors (28 Oct 1791)
Ruth Dodson ancestors (abt 1764)
Elizabeth (Dodson) Ryan ancestors descendants (1767 - abt 1800) m. Thomas Ryan (abt 1770 - 1821).
Mary Jo (Ryan) Reeves ancestors descendants more descendants (03 Jan 1793 - 22 Feb 1859)
Samuel Dodson ancestors (04 Sep 1725 - abt 1726)
Solomon Dodson ancestors (04 Dec 1727 - abt 1780)
Margaret Dodson ancestors (23 Feb 1729)
Ruth Dodson ancestors (21 Sep 1734)
William Dodson ancestors (1702 - abt 1753)
Fortunatus Dodson ancestors descendants (1704 - 09 Sep 1737) m. Alice Ellis Goad (1710 - abt 27 Sep 1767) on 9 Sep 1726.
Samuel Dodson ancestors descendants (1727)
William Dodson ancestors descendants (1758 - 18 Jan 1830) m. Rhoda Dodson (1761).
Tabitha Dodson ancestors (1782)
Judith Dodson ancestors (1786)
Jackson Dodson ancestors (1790)
Rachel Dodson ancestors (1792)
Micajah Dodson ancestors (1794)
George Dodson ancestors (1796)
Alcy Dodson ancestors (abt 1798)
Lazarath Dodson ancestors (1799)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (1806)
Micajah Cager Dodson ancestors (abt 1760 - aft 16 Jan 1837) m. Tabitha Dodson (1763) on 3 Apr 1787.
Lucy Dodson ancestors (12 Sep 1728 - abt 09 Apr 1730)
James Dodson ancestors (18 Dec 1730)
Anne (Dodson) Cornelius ancestors descendants (10 Nov 1732 - 04 Oct 1807) m. Moses Cornelius (1722 - 1769).
William Cornelius ancestors descendants (1754 - abt 27 Jul 1842) m. Lettice Cargile (Jul 1756 - 11 May 1834) on 5 Jun 1774.
Anne Cornelius ancestors (12 Jul 1776 - 1847)
Jesse Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (20 Nov 1778 - aft 11 Nov 1850)
Elizabeth Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Oct 1781 - 27 Sep 1842)
Moses Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (20 Nov 1784 - aft 25 Nov 1846)
Aaron Amos Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Aug 1786 - abt 1852)
William Cornelius Jr. ancestors descendants more descendants (21 Aug 1789 - 1869)
Champion Cornelius Sr. ancestors descendants more descendants (31 Mar 1792 - 14 Aug 1871)
Beverly Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Jul 1794 - 07 May 1880)
Lettice Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (03 Apr 1797 - 15 Sep 1829)
Tabitha Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (30 Dec 1800 - 16 Feb 1852)
Abner Cornelius ancestors descendants more descendants (1802 - aft 1860)
Jeptha Cornelius ancestors (abt 1760 - abt 1818)
Jemima (Cornelius) Murphree ancestors descendants (1772 - 07 Mar 1860) m. David Murphree (abt 1760 - 18 Feb 1838).
Martin Murphree ancestors descendants more descendants (11 Feb 1796 - 29 Apr 1871)
Ransom Murphree ancestors descendants more descendants (08 Dec 1798 - 25 Oct 1885)
Anderson Murphree ancestors (1800)
Roland Jenkins Murphree ancestors descendants more descendants (1803 - 1855)
Matilda Murphree ancestors (10 Jul 1806 - 06 Aug 1896)
Bethania Murphree ancestors (1808)
Solomon Murphree II ancestors (29 Jul 1810 - 16 Nov 1864)
Samuel Merritt Murphree ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Oct 1812 - 1885)
Editha Murphree ancestors (09 Feb 1815 - 14 Jul 1859)
Martha Murphree ancestors (1816 - 1845)
Alice (Dodson) Dale ancestors descendants (15 Mar 1734 - 1801) m. Thomas Dale (20 Apr 1730 - 1772).
Winnifred (Dale) Hanks ancestors (18 Aug 1752) m. Elijah Hanks (19 Oct 1766 - abt 1821).
Elizabeth (Dale) Hanks ancestors descendants (06 Jan 1758 - abt 1815) m. George Hanks (abt 1760 - 1824) abt 1790.
Alice (Hanks) Smither ancestors (abt 1777)
Winnifred Hanks ancestors (27 Oct 1781)
Mary Elizabeth (Dale) Hanks ancestors descendants (abt 1764 - abt 1805) m. Abner Hanks (abt 1763 - 05 Sep 1846) on 1787.
Matilda W. (Hanks) Anthony ancestors descendants more descendants (10 Dec 1788 - 06 May 1863)
Thomas Hanks ancestors descendants more descendants (11 Mar 1791 - 20 Jan 1882)
Alice (Hanks) Utterback ancestors (15 Feb 1800 - 01 Aug 1849)
John Dale Hanks ancestors (20 Apr 1802 - 01 Dec 1874)
Mariah (Hanks) Kephart ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Aug 1804 - 1878)
Hannah Dodson ancestors (07 Oct 1737 - bef 1748)
James Richard Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1708 - 1796)
George Dodson ancestors (26 Feb 1736)
Daniel Dodson ancestors (09 Dec 1740 - 17 Jan 1799)
Jesse Dodson ancestors (28 Aug 1743)
William Dodson ancestors descendants (14 Dec 1749 - aft 1831)
Eli Dodson ancestors descendants (27 Jun 1798 - 13 Mar 1828)
Eli E Dodson ancestors (1828 - aft 1928)
Rhoda Caroline Dodson ancestors (abt 1830)
Tempie Dodson ancestors (1845)
Mary Dodson ancestors (03 May 1710)
Anne Dodson ancestors (16 Jul 1715)
Thomas Dodson Sr. ancestors descendants (15 May 1681 - 21 Nov 1740) m. Mary Durham (abt 05 Jun 1686 - aft 1745) on 29 Aug 1701.
George Dodson Sr ancestors descendants (31 Oct 1702 - abt 1770) m. Margaret Dagood (30 Apr 1708 - abt 1770) on 30 Apr 1726.
Mary Dodson ancestors (21 Dec 1726)
Lazarus Dodson ancestors descendants (07 Oct 1728 - bef 16 Sep 1799) m. Alice Dodson (abt 1734 - aft 16 Sep 1799) abt 1750.
Elizabeth (Dodson) Ingram ancestors descendants (abt 1750 - bef 18 May 1819) m. William Ingram (abt 1747 - abt 10 May 1820) abt 1770.
Garland Ingram ancestors descendants more descendants (1770 - 1860)
Larkin Ingram ancestors descendants more descendants (1771 - Jan 1860)
Elisha Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1753 - Aug 1828) m. Rachel Henry (abt 1754 - 1829).
Sally Sarah (Dodson) Neal ancestors descendants more descendants (1777 - 1845)
William Rueben Dodson ancestors (06 Oct 1783 - 27 Jan 1854)
Alcy (Dodson) Shadden ancestors descendants more descendants (1786)
George Dodson ancestors descendants (1755 - 27 Jun 1848) m. Lucy Dodson (23 Feb 1781 - 1850) on 22 Dec 1803.
Latin Dodson ancestors ()
Rachel (Dodson) Madding ancestors descendants (abt 1759 - aft 1821) m. Thomas Madding (abt 1750 - bef 1820) abt 1780.
Alice (Madding) McLaughlin ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1780 - aft Feb 1845)
Rhoda Dodson ancestors descendants (1761) m. William Dodson (1758 - 18 Jan 1830).
Tabitha Dodson ancestors (1782)
Judith Dodson ancestors (1786)
Jackson Dodson ancestors (1790)
Rachel Dodson ancestors (1792)
Micajah Dodson ancestors (1794)
George Dodson ancestors (1796)
Alcy Dodson ancestors (abt 1798)
Lazarath Dodson ancestors (1799)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (1806)
Tabitha Dodson ancestors (1763) m. Micajah Cager Dodson (abt 1760 - aft 16 Jan 1837) on 3 Apr 1787.
Margaret Dodson ancestors (1764)
Rolly Dodson ancestors (1767)
Raleigh Dodson Sr ancestors descendants (abt 16 Feb 1730 - abt 20 Jul 1793) m. Mary Unknown (aft 1735 - aft 1815) bef 1755.
Raleigh Dodson Jr. ancestors descendants (abt 1756 - 03 Jun 1836) m. Margaret Dodson (abt 1752 - aft 1830) aft 1777.
Unity Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1779 - abt 1826)
Eleanor (Dodson) Fitzgerald ancestors descendants more descendants (18 Mar 1780 - 15 May 1844)
Presley Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1788 - 19 Jan 1840)
Bird Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (16 Sep 1790 - 09 Feb 1869)
Margaret (Dodson) Menasco ancestors descendants (abt 1758 - abt Jul 1793) m. James Santiago Menasco (abt 1748 - 1803) on 1778.
John Menasco ancestors descendants more descendants (1779 - abt 1847)
Eleanor Dodson ancestors (abt 1765)
James Dodson ancestors (abt 1765)
Lazarus Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1765 - 03 Oct 1842) m. Mary Lea (abt 1770).
Jesse Dodson Jr. ancestors (1780)
Jehu Dodson ancestors (1782)
Martin Dodson ancestors (1784)
David Dodson ancestors (abt 1790)
Elijah Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1790 - 09 Jan 1860)
Oliver Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (31 Aug 1794 - 02 Aug 1883)
Lazarus Dodson Jr. ancestors descendants more descendants (1795 - 05 Oct 1861)
Tolliver Dodson ancestors (abt 1768)
[uncertain] William Dodson ancestors (1734)
Thomas Dodson ancestors (25 May 1735)
George Dodson Jr ancestors descendants (31 Oct 1737 - 19 Dec 1825) m. Elizabeth Margaret Reid (1740 - 19 Dec 1825) on 8 Apr 1793.
Elizabeth R. Dodson ancestors (abt 1760)
Anne Dodson ancestors (abt 1762)
Mary (Dodson) Madding ancestors descendants (abt 1764) m. Thomas Madding (1776 - 1830).
Bannister W Madding ancestors descendants more descendants (11 Sep 1798 - 05 Jun 1866)
Thomas Leonard Dodson ancestors descendants (1765 - 1836) m. Jemima Randall (11 May 1769 - 26 Aug 1838). m. Jemima Randalls (11 May 1769 - 26 Aug 1838) on 1788.
Jane Dodson ancestors (1787)
George Teamon Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (25 Jan 1789 - 29 Mar 1865)
Winnifred Frances (Dodson) Burnett ancestors (16 Jun 1791 - 20 Apr 1862)
James Randall Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (11 Nov 1792 - 1882)
John Randall Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (22 Dec 1792 - Nov 1868)
Elizabeth Rose Dodson ancestors (05 Sep 1796 - 22 Feb 1861)
Mary Dodson ancestors (25 Sep 1801 - 15 May 1864)
Jesse E. Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (20 Dec 1802 - 03 Jan 1864)
Leonard L Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (31 Jan 1805 - 08 Feb 1874)
Mary Polly Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (25 Sep 1806 - 15 May 1864)
Raleigh Clark Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (10 Dec 1806 - 18 Feb 1884)
Jane (Dodson) Thompson ancestors (27 Jan 1811 - 03 Sep 1898)
Katherine (Dodson) Flinn ancestors (abt 1812 - 30 Jan 1852)
Jethro Dodson ancestors (abt 1766 - aft 1871)
Margaret Dodson ancestors (abt 1768)
Miriam Dodson ancestors (abt 1772)
Jesse Dodson Sr ancestors descendants (16 Nov 1772 - May 1851) m. Margaret McCorkle (22 Jun 1777 - 10 Mar 1845) on 4 Feb 1796.
Martha (Dodson) McMillan ancestors (02 Nov 1796 - 22 Oct 1872)
William M Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (14 Apr 1799 - 28 Mar 1863)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (02 Jun 1801)
Elijah Dodson ancestors (14 Feb 1803 - 02 Nov 1877)
Mary Dodson ancestors (28 Mar 1805)
Jesse Dodson Jr ancestors (18 Dec 1806 - 29 Dec 1839)
James W. Dodson ancestors (31 Aug 1808 - 19 May 1863)
Davidson B. Dodson ancestors (17 Aug 1811)
Margaret Dodson ancestors (12 Aug 1817)
John A. Dodson ancestors (02 Feb 1819)
Joseph Carter Dodson ancestors (20 Aug 1820)
George Dodson III ancestors descendants (1773 - 08 Sep 1846)
Thomas Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1793 - 1883)
Margaret (Dodson) Thompson ancestors (abt 1800 - abt 1890)
Leonard Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1774 - 1833) m. Mary Elizabeth Randall (abt 1773 - 22 Sep 1852) on 14 Jul 1792.
Miriam Dodson ancestors (abt 1793)
Benjamin Dodson ancestors (abt 1795)
John Dodson ancestors (20 Jan 1801)
Stockton V Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (16 Jan 1804 - 24 Jul 1912)
Thomas Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Oct 1804 - 10 Jul 1881)
Elias Dodson ancestors (abt 1806)
Mary Dodson ancestors (abt 1810)
Winifred Dodson ancestors (abt 1810)
Jemima Dodson ancestors (abt 1811)
Polly Dodson ancestors (abt 1812)
Anna (Dodson) Castillo ancestors (30 Apr 1818 - 23 Jan 1869)
John Dodson ancestors (abt 1776 - bef 1836)
Joseph Dodson ancestors (abt 1776) m. Mary Dodson ().
Rhoda Dodson ancestors (abt 1778)
Robert Dodson ancestors (1790 - 10 Jun 1854)
David Dodson Sr ancestors descendants (aft 1740 - bef 1816) m. Elizabeth Dodson (bef 1748 - aft 1820) abt 1773.
Joseph Dodson ancestors (1760 - aft 1850) m. Judith Bradshaw (abt 1793 - aft 1860) on 16 May 1812.
Asa Dodson ancestors descendants (28 May 1770 - 20 Aug 1855) m. Nancy Wolverton (23 Feb 1782 - 28 Jun 1854) on 13 Sep 1803.
Thomas Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (06 Feb 1812 - 31 Jul 1892)
Fortunatus Dodson ancestors (abt 1771 - abt 1860) m. Frances Hanks (06 Sep 1771 - 01 Sep 1859) on 23 Sep 1793.
Ann (Dodson) Puckett ancestors (abt 1775 - aft 1820)
Absalom Dodson ancestors (abt 1779 - aft 1830)
Abner Dodson ancestors (abt 1783 - 1825) m. Elizabeth Wolverton (abt 1775 - aft 1825) on 17 Jul 1804.
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors descendants (1791 - 20 May 1859) m. Caleb Goad (abt 1793 - aft 1860) on 8 Mar 1821.
Catherine Elizabeth (Goad) Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Dec 1825 - 05 Jun 1898)
David Dodson Jr ancestors (abt 1794 - aft 1830)
Fortunatus Dodson ancestors descendants (31 Mar 1740 - 1777) m. Margaret Dodson (abt 1752 - aft 1830) bef 1766.
David Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1764 - abt 1830) m. Frances Fitzgerald (abt 1777 - aft 1844) on 12 Jan 1792.
Raleigh Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (06 Feb 1807 - 06 Sep 1844)
Lydia (Dodson) Pratley ancestors (abt 1766)
Deborah Dodson ancestors (abt 1768) [unmarried] [no children]
Sarah (Dodson) Fitzgerald ancestors descendants (24 Jul 1773 - 06 Sep 1827) m. Edmund Fitzgerald (1771 - abt May 1856) on 28 Dec 1790.
Mastin Fitzgerald ancestors descendants more descendants (30 Dec 1791 - 30 Jun 1878)
Jackson Fitzgerald ancestors descendants more descendants (19 Dec 1795 - 17 Oct 1882)
Frances (Fitzgerald) Church ancestors (30 Aug 1798 - 04 Aug 1845)
David Fitzgerald ancestors (30 Aug 1811 - 12 Dec 1854)
Edmund D. Fitzgerald ancestors descendants more descendants (17 Feb 1817 - 28 Feb 1897)
Leacy Jane (Fitzgerald) Church ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Dec 1819 - 27 Jul 1886)
Hannah Dodson ancestors (02 May 1747)
David Dodson ancestors (abt 1704 - bef 28 Jul 1740) m. Amey Unknown (bef 1719 - aft 1740).
Thomas Dodson Jr ancestors descendants (abt 1707 - 21 Oct 1783) m. Elizabeth Rose (1706 - abt 1766) abt 1724.
Joseph Dodson Sr ancestors descendants (21 Feb 1725 - abt Oct 1773) m. Anne Unknown (abt 1725 - abt 1766) abt 1751. m. Martha Fairfax (abt 1725 - aft 1773) abt 1766.
Mary (Dodson) Lewis ancestors ()
Thomas Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1746 - abt 1831) m. Frances Dodson (abt 1760 - bef 1804) on 1803.
Bunyon Dodson ancestors ()
Lette (Dodson) Puckett ancestors (bef 1773 - bef 1796)
Margaret Dodson ancestors (1773)
Nancy (Dodson) Slayden ancestors (03 Apr 1777 - Oct 1852)
Joycey (Dodson) Spencer ancestors (1780)
Moses Dodson ancestors (abt 1784)
Martin Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (1787 - 1861)
Caleb Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1790)
Mary Frances Dodson ancestors (1792)
Caleb Dodson ancestors descendants (1752 - 1836) m. Elizabeth Petty (1756 - 1844) abt 1773.
Lucy Dodson ancestors (1770)
Lydia Dodson ancestors (1770)
Stephen Dodson ancestors (1770)
Isaac Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (16 Nov 1774 - 1850)
Timothy Dodson ancestors (15 Oct 1778 - 16 Aug 1855)
Annie T Dodson ancestors (1780)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (1780)
Mary Dodson ancestors (1780)
William Dodson ancestors (1780)
Lucy Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (23 Feb 1781 - 1850)
Lydia Dodson ancestors (26 Feb 1784 - 1878)
Stephen Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (15 Aug 1785 - 17 Aug 1873)
Elijah Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (03 Sep 1788 - 1878)
Mary Dodson ancestors (25 Jul 1790 - 1878)
Ann Dodson ancestors (10 May 1792 - 1878)
William Thornton Dodson ancestors (16 Jan 1796 - 1834)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (23 Jan 1801)
Letisha (Dodson) Chaney ancestors descendants (abt 1755 - abt 18 Dec 1843) m. Ezekiel Chaney Sr (1753 - 21 Aug 1815) abt 1768.
Joseph Chaney ancestors (1770)
Elizabeth (Chaney) Mabry ancestors (1774 - 1795)
Mary (Chaney) Mabry ancestors (31 Oct 1775 - 12 Dec 1830)
Thomas Chaney ancestors (1776 - 07 Aug 1856)
Salley (Chaney) Borden ancestors (1782)
Rhoda (Chaney) Burgess ancestors descendants more descendants (1783 - 1855)
Nancy (Chaney) Walters ancestors (10 Aug 1783 - 07 May 1856)
Elizabeth (Chaney) Dodson ancestors (1784)
Ezekiel Chaney ancestors (1787 - 30 Nov 1838)
William Chaney ancestors (1788 - 18 Jan 1843)
Joshua Dodson ancestors (1757 - 1850)
Lette (Dodson) Chaney ancestors (1757)
Elias Dodson ancestors descendants (1760 - 1812) m. Nancy Stamps (1767 - Feb 1837).
Mary E Dodson ancestors ()
William Dodson ancestors ()
Stamps Dodson ancestors (1786 - bef 1853)
Matthew Dodson ancestors (abt 1790)
Obediah Dodson ancestors (05 Jan 1793 - 12 Aug 1854)
Matthew B Dodson ancestors (1801)
Elias Dodson Jr ancestors (27 Oct 1807 - 13 Dec 1882) [unmarried] [no children]
Enoch Dodson ancestors (1810)
Rhoda Dodson ancestors (abt 1762)
Elizabeth (Dodson) Gardner ancestors (bef 1763 - 1809)
Nancy Anne (Dodson) Petty ancestors (abt 1765 - 1811)
Joseph Dodson Jr. ancestors descendants (05 Feb 1771 - 13 Aug 1854)
Elizabeth (Dodson) Turnbo ancestors (1800 - 16 Dec 1860)
Thomas Dodson ancestors descendants (03 Oct 1728 - 25 Mar 1816) m. Mary Neville (1726 - 1824) on 1747.
Ida Dodson ancestors ()
Samuel Dodson ancestors ( - 1837)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors descendants (bef 1748 - aft 1820) m. David Dodson Sr (aft 1740 - bef 1816) abt 1773.
Joseph Dodson ancestors (1760 - aft 1850)
Asa Dodson ancestors (28 May 1770 - 20 Aug 1855) [Dodson-1531 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Fortunatus Dodson ancestors (abt 1771 - abt 1860)
Ann (Dodson) Puckett ancestors (abt 1775 - aft 1820)
Absalom Dodson ancestors (abt 1779 - aft 1830)
Abner Dodson ancestors (abt 1783 - 1825)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (1791 - 20 May 1859) [Dodson-136 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
David Dodson Jr ancestors (abt 1794 - aft 1830)
Aggatha Jane (Dodson) Hanks ancestors descendants (14 Dec 1749 - Nov 1830) m. Moses Hanks Sr. (15 Jul 1746 - 19 Aug 1831) on 1767.
Sarah Joyce (Hanks) Hill ancestors (13 Jul 1769 - abt 1847)
Frances (Hanks) Dodson ancestors (06 Sep 1771 - 01 Sep 1859)
George Dewitt Hanks ancestors descendants more descendants (06 Jun 1773 - 01 Sep 1859)
Mary (Hanks) Gwinn ancestors (09 Jun 1776 - 06 Jul 1854)
Moses Hanks Jr. ancestors (06 Jan 1779 - abt 1813)
Elizabeth (Hanks) Williams ancestors descendants more descendants (09 Sep 1782 - 1833)
Troy Hanks ancestors (02 Mar 1784 - Jun 1799)
Thomas Rueben Hanks ancestors descendants more descendants (30 Apr 1786 - 28 Nov 1857)
Aggatha Annie Jane (Hanks) Wolverton ancestors descendants more descendants (05 Jan 1788 - abt 1865)
Idella Hanks ancestors (05 Jan 1788 - 1802)
Sarah (Hanks) Dodson ancestors (15 Mar 1790)
Elijah Hanks ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Dec 1793 - 12 Aug 1871)
Alice (Dodson) Johnson ancestors descendants (abt 1750 - 1845) m. Stephen Jerry Johnson (1770 - 1845) on 1800.
Mary A Johnson ancestors (1804 - 18 Feb 1873)
Winifred (Dodson) Johnson ancestors descendants (abt 1750 - 1816) m. William Johnson (abt 1765 - abt 02 Apr 1829) on 1800.
James Johnson ancestors (1794 - 1850)
Stephen Johnson ancestors (23 Jun 1803 - 02 Aug 1873)
Martha Traylor Johnson ancestors (26 Aug 1807 - 14 Oct 1870)
Sally Johnson ancestors (1811)
Altamira Johnson ancestors (1813)
Eliza Susan Johnson ancestors (1815 - 01 Nov 1892)
Clemuel P Johnson ancestors (03 Nov 1829 - 03 Nov 1829)
Thomas Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1757 - bef 1809) m. Jemima Robinson (Jun 1771 - 29 Dec 1850) on 1795.
Daniel J Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (1785 - 1865)
James Dodson ancestors (1790 - 1830)
Margaret Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (17 Feb 1799 - 13 Mar 1885)
Elisha Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (01 Nov 1801 - 17 Jun 1874)
Sarah (Dodson) Thompson ancestors (bef 1805)
Frances Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1760 - bef 1804) m. Thomas Dodson (abt 1746 - abt 1831) on 1803.
Bunyon Dodson ancestors ()
Lette (Dodson) Puckett ancestors (bef 1773 - bef 1796)
Margaret Dodson ancestors (1773)
Nancy (Dodson) Slayden ancestors (03 Apr 1777 - Oct 1852)
Joycey (Dodson) Spencer ancestors (1780)
Moses Dodson ancestors (abt 1784)
Martin Dodson ancestors (1787 - 1861) [Dodson-863 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Caleb Dodson ancestors (abt 1790) [Dodson-864 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Mary Frances Dodson ancestors (1792)
William Dodson ancestors (abt 1762 - 11 Dec 1809)
Rhoda (Dodson) Hittson ancestors descendants (abt 1765 - aft 1816) m. Alexander Hittson Jr (28 Mar 1754 - 1823) on 20 Nov 1786.
Mary Patsy (Hittson) Tolleson ancestors descendants more descendants (1789 - 21 Dec 1877)
Alexander Hittson ancestors (1796 - 1865)
Jesse J. Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1770 - 1839) m. Judah Combs (1773) on 1793.
Jesse J Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1803 - aft 1850)
Samuel J Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (1810 - 1899)
Susannah Dodson ancestors descendants (1770 - 1837) m. James Johnson (1770 - 09 Mar 1844) on 1788.
James Johnson ancestors (03 Nov 1803 - 05 Jan 1877)
Mary Johnson ancestors (1806)
Mary (Dodson) Childs ancestors (16 Jun 1730)
Elizabeth (Dodson) Bennett ancestors descendants (27 May 1732 - 21 Jul 1794) m. John Bennett (abt 1720 - abt 18 Jul 1791) abt 1749.
Ruth Bennet ancestors descendants (06 Sep 1758) m. Sherwood Goins (1756) on 30 Apr 1793.
Basil Goins ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1780 - 1850)
Alice Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1734 - aft 16 Sep 1799) m. Lazarus Dodson (07 Oct 1728 - bef 16 Sep 1799) abt 1750.
Elizabeth (Dodson) Ingram ancestors (abt 1750 - bef 18 May 1819) m. William Ingram (abt 1747 - abt 10 May 1820) abt 1770. [Dodson-668 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Elisha Dodson ancestors (abt 1753 - Aug 1828) m. Rachel Henry (abt 1754 - 1829). [Dodson-628 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
George Dodson ancestors (1755 - 27 Jun 1848) m. Lucy Dodson (23 Feb 1781 - 1850) on 22 Dec 1803. [Dodson-661 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Rachel (Dodson) Madding ancestors (abt 1759 - aft 1821) m. Thomas Madding (abt 1750 - bef 1820) abt 1780. [Dodson-669 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Rhoda Dodson ancestors (1761) m. William Dodson (1758 - 18 Jan 1830). [Dodson-670 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Tabitha Dodson ancestors (1763) m. Micajah Cager Dodson (abt 1760 - aft 16 Jan 1837) on 3 Apr 1787.
Margaret Dodson ancestors (1764)
Rolly Dodson ancestors (1767)
William Dodson ancestors descendants (1737 - 06 May 1832) m. Mary Franks (1740 - 1766) on 1760.
Simon Dotson ancestors descendants (abt 29 Mar 1761 - abt 30 May 1849) m. Phoebe Hollingsworth (1775 - 1871) on 29 Mar 1794.
Susannah (Dotson) Hamilton ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1795 - abt 1871)
Benjamin Dotson ancestors (1796)
Arta (Dotson) Butcher ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1797 - abt 1893)
Elizabeth (Dotson) Beverly ancestors (1800 - 1883)
William V Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (06 Aug 1803 - 26 Sep 1893)
Thomas Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (01 May 1804 - 09 Mar 1890)
Daniel Dotson ancestors (1808 - 25 Mar 1878)
Lydia (Dotson) Roberts ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1810 - May 1870)
Annie Eliza (Dotson) Dale ancestors descendants more descendants (1816 - 26 Jan 1903)
Mary (Dotson) Huff ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Jul 1817 - 15 Jun 1877)
William Dodson ancestors descendants (abt Apr 1737 - 06 May 1832) m. Winifred Johnson (1746 - 1796) aft 30 Nov 1762.
James B Dodson ancestors (1764)
Rachel Dodson ancestors (1765)
Elijah Dodson ancestors (1767 - Jan 1845)
Winniefred Dodson ancestors (1767)
Rosannah Dodson ancestors (abt 1774)
Sarah (Dodson) Dotson ancestors (abt 1775 - 1835) m. Elisha Dotson (06 Jul 1760 - 10 Jan 1835) on 2 Dec 1789.
Mary Dodson ancestors (abt 1776)
Ann Dodson ancestors (abt 1777)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (abt 1778)
Elijah Dodson ancestors (abt 1779)
William Dotson ancestors descendants (abt 1802 - abt 1870) m. Margaret Stewart (1807 - abt 1884) on 1821.
Jane Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (25 Jul 1822 - 10 Oct 1922)
Mary Elizabeth (Dotson) Tipton ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1827 - abt 13 May 1885)
Josiah C Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Apr 1831 - 01 Oct 1900)
Jeremiah M. Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (Apr 1834 - 28 Apr 1913)
Milo Smith Dotson ancestors (Sep 1837 - 17 Apr 1920)
Sarah Catherine Dotson ancestors (24 May 1844 - 31 Dec 1933)
George Dodson ancestors (abt 1740 - abt 1816)
Rosanna Rhoda (Dodson) Creel ancestors descendants (1744 - 1801) m. John Matthew Creel (28 Feb 1732 - 1792) abt 1760.
Thomas Creel ancestors descendants (abt 1760 - abt 1826) m. Phoebe Harriet Dodson (24 Apr 1763 - 1826) on 1786.
Nancy (Creel) Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (24 Jul 1785 - 07 Aug 1840)
John Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (23 Apr 1788 - 24 Mar 1833)
Joshua Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (1792 - 20 Sep 1838)
Elijah Creal ancestors (25 Sep 1793 - 07 Mar 1856)
Lorna Creel ancestors (1800)
William Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (1802 - 1880)
Phoebe Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (1804 - 04 Jul 1869)
Joel Creel ancestors (1805)
Mary Creel ancestors (1763)
Alice Creel ancestors (11 Aug 1765)
Lucinda (Creel) Spradling ancestors descendants (1768 - 1850) m. Obediah Spradling (1763 - 29 Jan 1823).
Margaret Agnes Creel (Spradling) Spradlin ancestors descendants more descendants (27 Jan 1803 - 27 Sep 1869)
Agnes (Spradlin) Spradley ancestors descendants more descendants (24 Dec 1804 - 20 Sep 1885)
Micajah Creel ancestors (1771 - 1825)
John Creel ancestors (1773 - 1836)
William Creel ancestors (1775 - 20 Dec 1844)
Elijah Creel ancestors (1777 - 1810)
Rhoda Creel ancestors (1779)
Jesse Dodson ancestors descendants (22 Nov 1752 - 22 Nov 1843) m. Ruth Dodson (25 Dec 1754 - 22 Nov 1828).
Tabitha Dodson ancestors ()
William Dodson ancestors ()
Nimrod Dodson ancestors (abt 1775)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1780) m. Obadiah Jennings (abt 1760 - 12 Apr 1830).
Jesse Dodson Jennings ancestors descendants more descendants (23 Dec 1802 - 27 Jul 1884)
Elijah Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 17 Sep 1785 - 1858) m. Sallie Catherine McGregor (1792 - 1868) bef 1811.
Robert Dodson ancestors (10 May 1811 - 19 Mar 1879)
Eli Dodson ancestors (02 May 1813 - 25 Feb 1876)
Mary Ann (Dodson) Martin ancestors descendants more descendants (14 Oct 1814 - 10 Mar 1905)
Richmond Dodson ancestors (25 Jan 1818 - 23 May 1872)
Myra (Dodson) Martin ancestors (bef 1824 - 17 Jul 1869)
Maxa (Dodson) Hennessee ancestors (18 Mar 1824 - 17 Aug 1899)
Temperance (Dodson) Crelia ancestors (26 Feb 1831 - Feb 1918)
Elisha Dodson ancestors descendants (17 Sep 1785 - 27 Apr 1864) m. Mary Matlock (06 Nov 1788 - 09 Feb 1855) on 3 Nov 1803.
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (30 Dec 1804)
Nicholas Dodson ancestors (1806)
William Dodson ancestors (1807)
Warren Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1811 - 04 Apr 1855)
Charles Dodson ancestors (1812)
Henry M Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1813 - aft 1857)
Henry Dodson ancestors (1813)
Sarah Dodson ancestors (1814)
Mahala Dodson ancestors (1816)
Tabitha Dodson ancestors (1818)
Harriet Dodson ancestors (1820)
John Matlock Dodson ancestors (1822)
Jesse Allen Dodson ancestors (1824)
Martha Dodson ancestors (1828)
Mary Dodson ancestors (1830)
Eliza Dodson ancestors (1832)
Jesse Dodson Jr ancestors descendants (07 Mar 1791 - 03 Jul 1878)
Levi Buford Dodson ancestors (22 Jul 1811 - 05 May 1893)
Louisa Dodson ancestors (23 Nov 1812 - 22 Nov 1874)
Nimrod Dodson ancestors (28 Feb 1814)
Andrew Jackson Dodson ancestors (29 Apr 1816 - aft 1880)
William C Dodson ancestors (13 Jan 1818 - 12 Sep 1846)
Edward A Dodson ancestors (22 Feb 1821 - 16 Aug 1899)
Rebecca Catherine Dodson ancestors (26 May 1823 - 28 Jul 1902)
Jesse Washington Dodson ancestors (24 Apr 1825)
Wilford C. Dodson ancestors (29 Dec 1827)
E Charles Dodson ancestors (15 Sep 1829 - 10 Aug 1851)
James Dodson ancestors (19 Mar 1832 - 20 Mar 1872)
Sarah (Dodson) Matlock ancestors (1795 - abt 1860)
Sarah (Dodson) McGregor ancestors descendants (1801 - 01 Jun 1870) m. Jehu McGregor (1800 - Apr 1866).
Jesse McGregor ancestors descendants more descendants (27 Aug 1825 - 26 Oct 1885)
Ruth (Dodson) Ware ancestors descendants (abt 01 Apr 1802 - 02 Mar 1885) m. Allen Ware (abt 15 Mar 1800 - 26 Feb 1885) abt 1819.
Jesse Allen Ware ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 22 Jun 1823 - 17 Oct 1906)
Greenham Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1709 - aft 1777) m. Eleanor Hightower (10 Jan 1722 - abt 1756) on 1739.
Judith Dodson ancestors (06 Jan 1741)
Thomas Greenham Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1742 - abt 1830) m. Sarah Dodson (abt 1758 - 21 Sep 1835).
Elisha Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1780 - May 1850) m. Ann Dodson () on 19 May 1808.
Willis Goodwin Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (1814 - abt 1883)
Elisha Dodson Jr ancestors (1815)
Sarah Dodson ancestors (1824)
Thomas Dodson ancestors (11 Aug 1830)
Elizabeth A Dodson ancestors (1832)
Greenham H. Dodson ancestors descendants (01 Oct 1783 - 03 Oct 1866) m. Mary Brooks (abt 1793 - 26 Feb 1874) on 9 Jan 1808.
Candis D. Dodson ancestors (01 Aug 1828 - 06 Mar 1840) [unmarried] [no children]
Willis Dodson ancestors descendants (1784) m. Leanna Unknown (1780).
Sarah H (Dodson) Harris ancestors descendants more descendants (29 Sep 1802 - 18 Jan 1884)
Hightower Dodson ancestors descendants (1788 - abt 1876) m. Sallie Dodson (abt 1790 - bef 1832) on 4 Jul 1807. m. Sarah Hanks (15 Mar 1790) on 25 Jun 1832.
Deniah (Dodson) Leigh ancestors descendants more descendants (30 Apr 1809 - 09 Apr 1858)
Beverly Presley Dodson ancestors (abt 1821 - 15 Oct 1876)
Thomas A. Dodson ancestors (abt 1825)
Raleigh W. Dodson ancestors (abt 1827 - bef 1864)
Tabitha (Dodson) Patterson ancestors descendants (abt 1795 - 1854) m. Moses Patterson (abt 1790 - bef 1830).
William G. Patterson ancestors descendants more descendants (30 Sep 1812 - 05 Mar 1900)
James H Patterson ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Nov 1814 - 21 Oct 1907)
Mary A. (Patterson) Samuel ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 28 May 1817 - 07 Dec 1854)
Lydia Patterson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1819 - aft Aug 1860)
Eliza Patterson ancestors descendants more descendants (27 Apr 1822 - 12 Oct 1903)
Tabitha (Patterson) Sewell ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1825)
Eleanor (Dodson) Taylor ancestors descendants (abt 1743 - abt 1808) m. Thomas Taylor (abt 1741 - 20 Jan 1782) abt 1765.
Thomas Billington Taylor ancestors descendants (06 Jul 1767 - 15 Sep 1845)
Martha Patsy (Taylor) Hart ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Jul 1811 - 01 Dec 1889)
Thomas Billington Taylor ancestors descendants (06 Jul 1767 - 05 Feb 1884) m. Mary Elizabeth Modglin (abt 1774 - 1842) on 1800.
Mathew Modglin Taylor ancestors descendants more descendants (25 Jan 1802 - 1880)
Martha Taylor ancestors (abt 1806 - abt 1831)
Billington Taylor Sr. ancestors descendants (1771 - 15 Sep 1845) m. Mary Elizabeth Modglin (1774 - 1832) on 1792.
Mary Elizabeth Betsy Taylor ancestors (1791 - 1852)
Tabitha (Taylor) Bird ancestors descendants more descendants (01 Oct 1795 - 02 Mar 1870)
Matthew Modglin Taylor ancestors descendants more descendants (25 Jan 1802 - abt Aug 1880)
Sarah Sally Taylor ancestors (1805 - 1869)
Amanda Jane Taylor ancestors (01 Jan 1805 - 02 Jun 1870)
Rhoda Winters Taylor ancestors (11 Mar 1808 - 1874)
Selia Taylor ancestors (21 Apr 1810 - 13 Feb 1870)
Patsy Martha Taylor ancestors (1813 - 1831)
Billington Taylor Jr. ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1820)
Nancy Taylor ancestors (abt 1773 - 1834)
Luraney (Taylor) McDonald ancestors descendants (abt 1777 - abt 1835) m. Linvil McDaniel (abt 1768 - 1858) bef 9 Nov 1796.
Cilia McDaniel ancestors (1793)
David McDonald ancestors (1794 - 1795)
James McDaniel ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Mar 1797 - 29 Oct 1877)
Eleanor McDaniel ancestors (1798 - 1858)
Thomas McDonald ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Jun 1803 - 1870)
William McDonald ancestors (abt 1810 - abt 1835)
Joseph McDonald ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1815 - aft 1880)
Hightower Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1750 - abt 1823)
Charles Dodson ancestors (1770)
Amelia Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1775 - abt 1830) m. Aaron Henry Vickery Sr. (1770 - 1819).
James Vickery ancestors descendants more descendants (1795 - 12 Jul 1838)
James A Vickery Sr ancestors descendants more descendants (1795 - 12 Jul 1838)
Susan Vickery ancestors (abt 1797 - abt 1870)
Aaron Vickery Jr. ancestors (abt 1802 - bef 1870)
Julia (Vickery) Sanders ancestors (abt 1804 - 26 Jul 1879)
Mary (Vickery) Peek ancestors (abt 1808 - 05 Jun 1892)
Joseph Hightower Vickery ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1813 - abt 1840)
Emilia (Vickery) Childers ancestors (abt 1816)
John Thomas Vickery ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1817 - abt 01 Jun 1893)
Delila (Vickery) Hubbard ancestors (abt 1822 - abt 1896)
George Dodson ancestors (1751)
William Dodson ancestors (abt 1754)
Charles Dodson ancestors (1755)
[uncertain] Tabitha Dodson ancestors (abt 1755 - bef 1770) [unmarried] [no children]
Alice (Dodson) Creel ancestors descendants (abt 1711) m. William Creel (17 Apr 1712 - 1757) on 25 Nov 1729.
John Matthew Creel ancestors descendants (28 Feb 1732 - 1792) m. Rosanna Rhoda Dodson (1744 - 1801) abt 1760.
Thomas Creel ancestors (abt 1760 - abt 1826) m. Phoebe Harriet Dodson (24 Apr 1763 - 1826) on 1786. [Creel-127 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Mary Creel ancestors (1763)
Alice Creel ancestors (11 Aug 1765)
Lucinda (Creel) Spradling ancestors (1768 - 1850) m. Obediah Spradling (1763 - 29 Jan 1823). [Creel-790 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Micajah Creel ancestors (1771 - 1825)
John Creel ancestors (1773 - 1836)
William Creel ancestors (1775 - 20 Dec 1844)
Elijah Creel ancestors (1777 - 1810)
Rhoda Creel ancestors (1779)
Matthew Creel ancestors (1734)
William Creel Jr ancestors descendants (1736)
William Creel ancestors descendants (1770 - 1848) m. Rachel Griffith (1762 - 17 Dec 1791) on 17 Dec 1791.
George G. Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (17 Mar 1800 - 16 Sep 1873)
David Hamilton Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (1801 - 04 Jan 1881)
Judith (Creel) Lunsford ancestors descendants (abt 1779 - aft 1850) m. Baldwin Lunsford (abt 1764 - Oct 1850) on 26 Dec 1796.
Elizabeth (Lunsford) Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (1802 - aft 1870)
Wormley Lunceford ancestors descendants more descendants (1815 - 20 May 1893)
Sarah Ann Creel ancestors (1738) m. John Leachman ( - 1800) on 1754.
Unknown Creel ancestors descendants (abt 1738)
George Creel ancestors descendants ( - abt 1832)
Jordon Jeremiah Creel ancestors (abt 1800 - aft 1880)
George Creel ancestors (abt 1813 - aft 1880)
George Creel Sr. ancestors descendants (abt 1745 - 18 Feb 1825) m. Mary Athy (24 Sep 1752 - 1825) abt 1770.
Eleanor Creel ancestors (20 May 1771 - 1787)
Mary (Creel) Kincheloe ancestors descendants (07 Sep 1773 - 21 May 1859) m. Robert Wickcliffe Kincheloe (06 Nov 1762 - 05 Aug 1820) on 2 Sep 1790.
Elias Grundy Kincheloe ancestors descendants more descendants (13 Mar 1795 - 06 Feb 1882)
John B. Creel ancestors (14 Aug 1776 - 1787)
George Creel Jr. ancestors descendants (21 Dec 1778 - 05 May 1807) m. Clarissa Buckner (08 Jan 1779 - 09 Mar 1858).
John Buckner Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (1799 - 10 Jan 1838)
Bushrod Washington Creel ancestors descendants more descendants (1804 - Jan 1875)
Mary Ann (Creel) Boulware ancestors descendants more descendants (03 Aug 1807 - 10 Oct 1892)
Alexander Herbert Creel ancestors (20 May 1780 - 09 May 1872) m. Lucy Neale (14 Dec 1795 - 02 Aug 1872).
Thomas Athey Creel ancestors descendants (20 May 1780 - 09 May 1872) m. Priscilla Phelps (23 Jul 1789 - 25 Nov 1855) on 14 Oct 1804.
Drusilla (Creel) Pixler ancestors descendants more descendants (20 Dec 1812 - 04 Nov 1901)
Sarah (Creel) Saunders ancestors (16 Oct 1783 - 19 Apr 1873) m. Nimrod Saunders (1774 - 22 Apr 1843).
David Creel ancestors (20 Jun 1786 - 04 Jul 1878) m. Elizabeth Neale (04 Jan 1798 - 18 Apr 1833).
James B. Creel ancestors (18 Feb 1791 - bef 25 Dec 1838) m. Elizabeth Vandiver (04 Jun 1791) on 12 May 1813.
Frances Creel ancestors descendants (1793 - 1825) m. James Riggs (03 Nov 1789 - 06 Jun 1867).
George Alexander Ashbury Riggs ancestors (12 Mar 1818 - 31 Jan 1905)
John Creel ancestors (28 Feb 1751 - 1787)
Mary Dodson ancestors (05 Oct 1715)
Abraham Dodson ancestors descendants (04 Apr 1723 - 25 Oct 1768) m. Barbara Russell (09 Nov 1727 - aft 1780).
Millian (Dodson) Holtzclaw ancestors (07 Sep 1744 - bef 1790)
Millie (Dodson) Holtzclaw ancestors descendants (abt 07 Sep 1744 - abt 1808) m. Jacob Holtzclaw (1743 - 1809) on 1766.
Alexander Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1770 - abt 1873)
Susannah (Holtzclaw) Lyons ancestors descendants (abt 1770 - abt 1867) m. John Lyons (abt 1756 - abt 1836) on 18 Jun 1787.
Millie Amelia Lyons ancestors (abt 1788 - abt 1867)
Mary Lyons ancestors (abt 1792 - 15 Nov 1870)
John Lyons ancestors (abt 1796 - abt 1839)
William Lyons ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1798 - abt 1893)
Andrew Lyons ancestors (abt 1800 - abt 1850)
Henry Lyons ancestors (abt 1803 - abt 1898)
Alexander Lyons ancestors (abt 1805 - abt 1871)
Nancy Lyons ancestors (abt 1806 - abt 1901)
Harriet Lyons ancestors (abt 1810 - abt 1893)
Winnie Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1773 - abt 1822)
Elizabeth (Holtzclaw) Parsons ancestors (abt 1776 - abt 1871)
Francis Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1777 - abt 1874)
Elias Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1785 - abt 1827)
George Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1785 - abt 1880)
Catherine Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1786 - abt 1875)
William Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1793 - abt 1855)
Hardin Holtzclaw ancestors (abt 1795 - abt 1889)
Rebecca (Dobson) Hughes ancestors descendants (1747 - 1813) m. Nathaniel Hughes (abt 1742 - 1784).
James Hughes ancestors (abt 1766 - 21 Mar 1804) m. Rachel Rogers (1750 - 21 Mar 1804) on 1781.
Moses Hughes Sr. ancestors descendants (abt 1768 - 1855) m. Telitha White (1770 - 1835) on 1790.
Bradford Hughes ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1791 - abt 1840)
Lankford Hughes ancestors descendants more descendants (1791 - 1862)
Dorinda Hughes ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1796 - 05 Nov 1882)
Elizabeth Hughes ancestors (1806 - 1883)
Moses Hughes ancestors (1810 - 1866)
Elizabeth M. (Hughes) Shirley ancestors (1769 - 1826)
Rhoda (Hughes) Dobbins ancestors (abt 1770 - abt 1835)
Edward Hughes ancestors descendants (abt 1774 - abt 1840) m. Elizabeth Henrietta Elgin ().
Kitty (Hughes) Redmond ancestors descendants more descendants (1799 - 1878)
George Tilman Hughes ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Sep 1802 - 18 Mar 1876)
George Tillman Hughes ancestors descendants more descendants (22 Apr 1848 - 30 Jan 1931)
William Hughes ancestors (1776 - 09 Jan 1846)
John Hughes ancestors descendants (abt 1778 - 18 Sep 1841) m. Dorcus Cullins (abt 1785) abt 1800.
Wren Uriah Riall Hughes ancestors (abt 1805 - abt 1878)
William H. Hughes ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1813 - 17 Jan 1890)
John W. Hughes ancestors (abt 1827)
Mary Jane Hughes ancestors (abt 1827 - abt 1861)
Amaziah M. Hughes ancestors (abt 1834)
Nathaniel Harvey Hughes ancestors (abt 1837 - abt 1871)
Marcus Hughes ancestors (abt 1838)
Emily Opheliah Hughes ancestors (abt 1839 - abt 1878)
Nancy Lucinda Hughes ancestors (abt 1841 - 1867)
Tabitha (Dodson) Shumate ancestors descendants (abt 1748 - 22 Oct 1803) m. Daniel Shumate (abt 1749 - abt 1784) abt 1763.
Daniel D Shumate Sr ancestors descendants (abt 1764 - abt 1843) m. Jane McDavid (abt 1792 - abt 1860) abt Oct 1805.
Toliver Shumate ancestors descendants more descendants (18 May 1807 - 16 Oct 1893)
Mary (Shumate) May ancestors (abt 1809 - abt 1880)
Jane (Shumate) Hambrick ancestors (abt 1815 - abt 1880)
Johnathan Shumate ancestors (abt 1815 - abt 1880)
Eli Triplett Shumate ancestors (abt 1817 - abt 1889)
Daniel D Shumate Jr ancestors descendants more descendants (1827)
Jesse G. Shumate ancestors (abt 1828 - abt 1890)
Mary (Shumate) Parker ancestors descendants (abt 1766 - abt 1838) m. Martin Parker (1765 - Jun 1833) on 1787.
Mary (Parker) Utterback ancestors descendants more descendants (02 Nov 1797 - 16 May 1877)
Lewis Shumate Sr ancestors descendants (abt 1772 - 27 May 1861) m. Mary Chadwell (abt 1772) abt 1802.
Murphy Chadwell Shumate ancestors (abt 1803 - abt 1883)
Augusta Ann (Shumate) Davis ancestors descendants more descendants (28 Feb 1803 - 12 Sep 1872)
Lewis Shumate Jr. ancestors (abt 1805 - abt 1853)
Minor G. Shumate ancestors (abt 1806 - abt 1845)
Mary (Shumate) Gaines ancestors (abt 1808 - abt 1880)
Walker D. Shumate ancestors (12 Oct 1809 - 27 Jul 1872)
Margaret (Shumate) Whitecotton ancestors descendants (abt 1776 - 1819) m. Harris Whitecotton (abt 1756 - abt 1803) on 4 May 1790.
James Whitecotton ancestors descendants more descendants (1793 - 1850)
Strother D Shumate ancestors descendants (20 Jan 1781 - 03 Dec 1834) m. Anne McDavid (abt 1789 - 21 Feb 1879) abt 1803.
Hampton Shumate ancestors descendants more descendants (26 Mar 1805 - 15 Apr 1880)
Lucinda (Shumate) Swilling ancestors descendants more descendants (07 Feb 1807 - 01 Jan 1857)
Nancy (Shumate) Gaines ancestors descendants more descendants (18 Jan 1809 - 21 Oct 1898)
Tabitha Dodson (Shumate) Hall ancestors (05 Jan 1811 - 29 Oct 1904)
Clarinda Shumate ancestors descendants more descendants (12 Nov 1812 - 17 Dec 1873)
Sophronia Shumate ancestors (10 Jun 1816 - 23 Nov 1893)
James Jasper Shumate ancestors (25 Oct 1821 - 28 Mar 1909)
Penelope Lee (Shumate) Milford ancestors (08 Aug 1825 - 18 Aug 1886)
Ann Nancy (Shumate) Kenny ancestors (abt 1782) m. Edward Kenny (abt 1780) on 25 Jul 1796.
Charlotte (Shumate) Conway ancestors (abt 1784 - aft 1860) m. Peter Conway (abt 1778 - abt 1850) on 26 Oct 1801.
Greenham Dodson ancestors (1750 - bef 25 Aug 1777)
Mary Dodson ancestors (abt 1750) m. Bailey Shumate (1744).
Joshua Dodson Sr. ancestors descendants (25 May 1725 - abt 1798) m. Ruth Unknown (1729 - aft 15 Jan 1770).
Charles Dodson ancestors descendants (02 Feb 1747 - 02 May 1831) m. Lucy Morgan (abt 1761 - abt 1823) bef 1776.
Milla (Dodson) Stamps ancestors (06 Feb 1776 - abt 1860)
Dillingham Dodson ancestors descendants (10 Jun 1779 - 05 May 1859) m. Mahala Logan (02 Mar 1779 - 05 Sep 1856) on 27 Apr 1799.
Charles Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (18 Dec 1801 - 07 Oct 1839)
Rebecca Dodson ancestors (abt 1780)
Armstead Dodson ancestors descendants (08 Dec 1782 - 09 Jul 1873) m. Nancy Creel (24 Jul 1785 - 07 Aug 1840) on 25 Sep 1804.
Lucy (Dodson) McGee ancestors (04 Oct 1805)
Joshua Dodson ancestors (12 Apr 1807 - 05 Sep 1823) [unmarried] [no children]
Charles Dodson ancestors (05 Apr 1809)
Thomas C. Dodson ancestors (10 Aug 1811 - 31 Dec 1811) [unmarried] [no children]
Joel Dodson ancestors (25 Jan 1813 - 30 Aug 1880)
Greenham Dodson ancestors (13 Mar 1815)
Elizabeth (Dodson) Hamilton ancestors (27 Nov 1817)
Dillingham Dodson ancestors (27 Mar 1820)
Elisha Dodson ancestors (14 Aug 1822)
Armstead Morgan Dodson ancestors (20 Oct 1825 - 09 Sep 1871)
Elisha Jefferson Dodson ancestors (31 Mar 1788 - 29 Jul 1842)
Joshua Dodson Jr ancestors descendants (abt 1750 - abt Jun 1844) m. Sarah Warnock (bef 1750 - bef 1810) abt 1780. m. Mary Lnu (abt 1778 - 1862) aft 1807.
Elijah Dodson ancestors descendants (20 Nov 1785 - abt Dec 1839) m. Leah Rowden (abt 1790 - aft 1850) on 1805.
Joel Warnock Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (27 May 1806 - 31 Jan 1889)
Joshua Adam Dodson ancestors (abt 1807 - aft 1870)
Laban Madison Dodson ancestors (abt 1809)
Samuel Dodson ancestors descendants (12 Nov 1788 - 04 Sep 1872) m. Rebecca Gardner (10 Mar 1795 - 04 Jan 1872) on 26 Aug 1816.
James Warnich Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (03 Jan 1818 - 23 Jun 1894)
William Dodson ancestors (22 Mar 1791 - 27 Oct 1878)
Dicy (Dodson) Hulsey ancestors (06 Apr 1796)
Ruth Dodson ancestors (12 Dec 1801)
Isaiah Dodson ancestors (09 Jun 1804)
Daniel Dodson ancestors (09 Dec 1806 - Sep 1841) [unmarried] [no children]
Dorcas (Dodson) Ballenger ancestors descendants (abt 1752 - abt 1814) m. James Ballenger (abt 1744 - bef 03 Sep 1813).
William Ballenger ancestors descendants (03 Feb 1772 - bef 1830) m. Mary Wingo (12 Nov 1791 - 23 Sep 1851) abt 1815.
Edward Ballenger ancestors descendants more descendants (01 Dec 1816 - 06 Dec 1877)
John Ballenger ancestors descendants (1778 - bef 1813) m. Alsie Leachman (1771 - abt 1850).
Joshua Dodson Ballenger ancestors descendants more descendants (08 Feb 1791 - 02 Sep 1833)
Francis (Ballinger) Adcock ancestors descendants (1782 - 1860) m. William Adcock (1778 - 11 Mar 1864) on 1814.
Rebecca Ann (Adcock) Smith ancestors descendants more descendants (20 Dec 1818 - 01 Mar 1882)
Elijah Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1758 - abt 1785)
Joel Dodson ancestors descendants (23 Mar 1779 - Sep 1846) m. Frances Isbell Land (1784 - 1852) on 18 Oct 1806.
Elijah Dodson ancestors (02 Oct 1807 - 26 Feb 1867)
Constant Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (20 Nov 1810 - 02 Oct 1876)
Mahala Dodson ancestors (abt 1812)
William Riley Dodson ancestors (05 Oct 1814)
Joel Dodson Jr ancestors (abt 1817 - aft 1880)
Nancy Dodson ancestors (11 Sep 1818)
Nancy Dodson ancestors (14 Mar 1782)
Joshua Dodson ancestors (abt 1784)
Isaac Dodson ancestors descendants (1760 - 1840)
Nancy Dodson ancestors ()
Ruth Dodson ancestors ()
Elisha Dodson ancestors (abt 1761 - abt 1788)
Phoebe Harriet (Dodson) Creel ancestors descendants (24 Apr 1763 - 1826) m. Thomas Creel (abt 1760 - abt 1826) on 1786.
Nancy (Creel) Dodson ancestors (24 Jul 1785 - 07 Aug 1840) m. Armstead Dodson (08 Dec 1782 - 09 Jul 1873) on 25 Sep 1804. [no children] [Creel-133 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
John Creel ancestors (23 Apr 1788 - 24 Mar 1833) m. Mary Belcher (28 Dec 1792 - 1835) on 5 Nov 1810. [Creel-109 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Joshua Creel ancestors (1792 - 20 Sep 1838) m. Bertha Ruth Dodson (10 Jan 1793 - 15 Aug 1873). [Creel-129 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Elijah Creal ancestors (25 Sep 1793 - 07 Mar 1856)
Lorna Creel ancestors (1800)
William Creel ancestors (1802 - 1880) m. Sinah Martin (01 Jan 1797 - 11 Apr 1876). [Creel-131 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Phoebe Creel ancestors (1804 - 04 Jul 1869) m. Eli Hughes (23 Mar 1803 - 28 Jul 1891). [Creel-130 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Joel Creel ancestors (1805)
Daniel Dodson ancestors descendants (29 Apr 1769 - 25 Feb 1848) m. Sarah Peters (abt 1774 - 30 Jul 1863) on Jan 1792.
Joshua Dodson ancestors descendants (07 Jun 1794 - aft 1850) m. Sarah H. Hood (abt 1800 - aft 1870) on 21 Mar 1837.
John Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1835 - aft 1910)
Edmond Dodson ancestors descendants (13 May 1796 - 10 Dec 1882) m. Rebecca Fuller (22 Mar 1799 - 06 Mar 1869).
Salina (Dodson) Little ancestors descendants more descendants (08 Nov 1818 - 17 Sep 1902)
Edmund Dodson ancestors (13 May 1796 - 10 Dec 1882) m. Rebecca Fuller (abt 1800 - aft 1860) on 19 Jan 1818. m. Elizabeth Avery (abt 1820 - abt 1872) on 10 Jan 1870. m. Christana Powell (abt 1828 - abt 1885) on 9 Aug 1873.
Mary Dodson ancestors (24 Feb 1798)
Lochy Dodson ancestors (14 Feb 1801)
Elijah Dodson ancestors (abt 1804 - aft 1880) m. Mahala C. Moore (abt 1809 - bef 1880) on 24 Feb 1830.
John P. Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1805) m. Linna Brown (abt 1810) on 2 Nov 1825.
Nancy Dodson ancestors (30 Aug 1822 - 13 Sep 1909)
Eliza Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (05 Nov 1828 - 13 Apr 1908)
Daniel Dodson ancestors (abt 1833)
William Dodson ancestors (01 Nov 1808 - 22 Mar 1877) m. Elizabeth Brown (12 May 1811 - 01 Apr 1881) on 2 Nov 1828.
Constantine M. Dodson ancestors descendants (19 Jan 1811 - aft 1880) m. Elizabeth S. Moore (abt 1813 - aft 1860) on 9 Dec 1829. m. Naomi Sprights (abt 1831 - aft 1880) on 23 Dec 1867.
Susan C. (Dodson) Harrison ancestors (abt 1833)
George W. Dodson ancestors (abt 1838 - 28 Aug 1862)
Hamilton Clark Dodson ancestors (09 Jul 1840 - 27 Jul 1935)
Mary Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (27 Feb 1842 - 02 Apr 1934)
Sarah J. (Dodson) Cook ancestors (28 Dec 1844 - 01 Mar 1914)
Nancy Catherine (Dodson) Walker ancestors (Jan 1846 - 31 Dec 1928)
John M. Dodson ancestors (abt 1848 - aft 1930)
Stephen Dodson ancestors descendants (26 Jan 1813 - 11 May 1897) m. Amy Margaret Brown (29 Dec 1818 - 22 Nov 1890) on 2 Nov 1832.
Benjamin Franklin Dodson ancestors (06 Jun 1845 - 20 Sep 1920)
Elisha Dodson Sr. ancestors descendants (22 Feb 1727 - aft 27 Apr 1791) m. Virginia Sarah Everett (abt 13 Apr 1729 - abt 1824).
Eleanor (Dodson) Stamps ancestors descendants (abt 1749 - 10 Jul 1816) m. John Stamps Sr (1746 - 1812).
William Stamps ancestors descendants (06 Jan 1761 - 24 Jun 1844)
Bird Stamps ancestors descendants more descendants (04 Feb 1796 - 1824)
Mary Stamps ancestors (abt 1766)
Nancy Stamps ancestors (1767 - Feb 1837) m. Elias Dodson (1760 - 1812).
Elizabeth Stamps ancestors (abt 1772 - abt 1793)
Sarah Stamps ancestors (abt 1774 - abt 1780)
Rhoda Stamps ancestors (abt 1776)
Catherine (Stamps) Walters ancestors descendants (abt 1778 - Jul 1839) m. Archibald Walters (abt 1770 - 1846) on 16 Oct 1798.
Rebecca E. Walters ancestors descendants more descendants (16 Aug 1799 - bef 1850)
Felix M. Walters ancestors (13 Jan 1801)
Leannah S. Walters ancestors (17 Jun 1803 - 11 Nov 1876)
Alexander J. Walters ancestors (26 Apr 1805 - bef Nov 1848)
Permelia F. Walters ancestors (27 Aug 1807 - 10 Feb 1830)
Azariah Graves Walters ancestors (10 Mar 1810 - Sep 1899)
Matilda C. Walters ancestors (17 Dec 1812)
Mary Frances Walters ancestors (20 Dec 1814 - bef 1862)
Martha C. Walters ancestors (27 Sep 1818 - abt 1850)
Iverson B. Walters ancestors (01 Apr 1820)
Ann Eliza Walters ancestors descendants more descendants (30 Jul 1823 - aft 1880)
Timothy Stamps ancestors descendants (19 Jan 1779 - bef 21 Oct 1867) m. Mary Stamps (24 Apr 1783 - 07 May 1850) on 30 Dec 1811.
Timothy H Stamps ancestors descendants more descendants (15 May 1820 - 14 May 1895)
Thomas Stamps ancestors (15 Mar 1781 - bef 18 Jul 1834)
John Stamps Jr. ancestors descendants (abt 1784 - bef 14 Sep 1843) m. Nancy Slade (10 Nov 1792 - bef 10 Nov 1844) on 13 Jan 1808.
Thomas Slade Stamps ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1814 - aft 25 Apr 1871)
Lydia Stamps ancestors (abt 1785)
Margaret Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1752 - aft 1830) m. Fortunatus Dodson (31 Mar 1740 - 1777) bef 1766. m. Raleigh Dodson Jr. (abt 1756 - 03 Jun 1836) aft 1777.
David Dodson ancestors (abt 1764 - abt 1830) m. Frances Fitzgerald (abt 1777 - aft 1844) on 12 Jan 1792. [Dodson-625 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Lydia (Dodson) Pratley ancestors (abt 1766)
Deborah Dodson ancestors (abt 1768) [unmarried] [no children]
Sarah (Dodson) Fitzgerald ancestors (24 Jul 1773 - 06 Sep 1827) m. Edmund Fitzgerald (1771 - abt May 1856) on 28 Dec 1790. [Dodson-860 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Unity Dodson ancestors (abt 1779 - abt 1826) m. Hightower Dodson (25 Feb 1781 - 01 May 1822) on 7 Jan 1804. [Dodson-551 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Eleanor (Dodson) Fitzgerald ancestors (18 Mar 1780 - 15 May 1844) m. John Bannister Fitzgerald II (18 Apr 1778 - 21 Jan 1858) on 9 Mar 1799. [Dodson-1089 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Presley Dodson ancestors (abt 1788 - 19 Jan 1840) m. Mary Bays Beach (abt 1802 - aft 1860) on 16 Sep 1823. [Dodson-1104 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Bird Dodson ancestors (16 Sep 1790 - 09 Feb 1869) m. Judith Holland (abt 1799 - aft 1870) on 6 Jun 1817. [Dodson-1091 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Lydia Dodson ancestors (abt 1753)
Tabitha Dodson ancestors (aft 1754 - bef 1791) [unmarried] [no children]
Ruth Dodson ancestors descendants (25 Dec 1754 - 22 Nov 1828) m. Jesse Dodson (22 Nov 1752 - 22 Nov 1843).
Tabitha Dodson ancestors ()
William Dodson ancestors ()
Nimrod Dodson ancestors (abt 1775)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (abt 1780) m. Obadiah Jennings (abt 1760 - 12 Apr 1830). [Dodson-824 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Elijah Dodson ancestors (abt 17 Sep 1785 - 1858) m. Sallie Catherine McGregor (1792 - 1868) bef 1811. [Dodson-826 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Elisha Dodson ancestors (17 Sep 1785 - 27 Apr 1864) m. Mary Matlock (06 Nov 1788 - 09 Feb 1855) on 3 Nov 1803. [Dodson-825 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Jesse Dodson Jr ancestors (07 Mar 1791 - 03 Jul 1878) [Dodson-827 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Sarah (Dodson) Matlock ancestors (1795 - abt 1860)
Sarah (Dodson) McGregor ancestors (1801 - 01 Jun 1870) m. Jehu McGregor (1800 - Apr 1866). [Dodson-4370 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Ruth (Dodson) Ware ancestors (abt 01 Apr 1802 - 02 Mar 1885) m. Allen Ware (abt 15 Mar 1800 - 26 Feb 1885) abt 1819. [Dodson-831 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Jemima Dodson ancestors (abt 1757)
Sarah Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1758 - 21 Sep 1835) m. Thomas Greenham Dodson (abt 1742 - abt 1830).
Elisha Dodson ancestors (abt 1780 - May 1850) m. Ann Dodson () on 19 May 1808. [Dodson-1127 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Greenham H. Dodson ancestors (01 Oct 1783 - 03 Oct 1866) m. Mary Brooks (abt 1793 - 26 Feb 1874) on 9 Jan 1808. [Dodson-2301 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Hightower Dodson ancestors (1788 - abt 1876) m. Sallie Dodson (abt 1790 - bef 1832) on 4 Jul 1807. m. Sarah Hanks (15 Mar 1790) on 25 Jun 1832. [Dodson-1122 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Tabitha (Dodson) Patterson ancestors (abt 1795 - 1854) m. Moses Patterson (abt 1790 - bef 1830). [Dodson-11 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Elisha Dodson Jr. ancestors (abt 1761 - aft 1795)
Presley Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1762 - 1837)
Mary Ann (Dodson) Trogden ancestors descendants (abt 1827 - aft 14 Jun 1880) m. James Trogden (abt 1835) on 5 Nov 1856.
Samantha E (Trogden) Seals ancestors (abt 1857)
Jesse Trogden ancestors (abt 1860)
Sarah J (Trogden) Mooneyham ancestors (26 Jan 1862 - 02 Jul 1940)
Mary Elizabeth (Trogden) Mooneyham ancestors (03 Mar 1864 - 28 Nov 1923)
James A Trogden ancestors (abt 1865 - 25 Dec 1942)
John Troglin ancestors descendants more descendants (11 Feb 1866 - 22 Oct 1938)
Nancy Margaret (Trogden) Dodson ancestors (23 Feb 1873 - 28 Jun 1939)
William E. Dodson ancestors descendants (bef 1773 - abt 1821) m. Tabitha Hendrick (bef 1776 - 1820) on 19 Jul 1794. m. Margaret Walters ( - Jun 1843) on 21 Feb 1821.
James Elisha Dodson ancestors descendants (07 Dec 1798 - 27 Jan 1875) m. Catherine Gardner (1804 - 20 May 1861) on 7 Apr 1821.
William D Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (1826 - 20 Feb 1865)
Bartholomew Richard Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1683)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1701) m. Lambeth Dodson Jr (abt 1715).
Williamson Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1738 - 06 May 1832)
Mary Dodson ancestors () m. Joseph Dodson (abt 1776).
Charles Dodson Sr. ancestors descendants (abt 1745 - abt 1831)
Charles Dodson III ancestors ()
James Dodson ancestors ()
Richard Dodson ancestors ()
William Dodson ancestors ()
Reuben Dodson ancestors descendants (1750 - 10 Sep 1804) m. Agnes Whitlock (24 Feb 1758 - 07 Jan 1855) on 10 Feb 1780.
Mary Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1774 - aft 1863) m. David Tilley (bef 1780 - 25 Mar 1859) on 1791.
Reuben Dodson Tilley ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 22 May 1794 - 23 Apr 1873)
Obediah Dodson ancestors (bef 1775)
Alexander Dodson ancestors (abt 1776)
Sabrinah Dodson ancestors (1777) m. George Neal (bef 1800) bef 1824. m. Robert Hall (bef 1810) on 16 Dec 1824.
George Washington Dodson ancestors (abt 1783 - abt 1842) m. Martha Lockhart (1773 - abt 1848) abt 8 Apr 1793. m. Unknown Neal (aft 1783) abt 15 Jan 1807.
Lambeth Dodson ancestors (abt 1788 - abt 01 Oct 1838) m. Patsy Deatheridge (aft 1800) abt 19 Aug 1817. m. Nancy Groves (abt 1800) abt 2 Mar 1828.
Lambeth Dodson III ancestors descendants (Feb 1751 - abt 1814)
Jane Dodson ancestors (1775)
John Dodson ancestors (abt 1778)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (abt 1785)
William Abraham Dotson ancestors descendants (abt 1786 - 02 Jan 1861) m. Clarissa Cook (1820 - 1897) abt 1839.
Doctor Floyd Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (27 Apr 1813 - bef 1880)
David Crockett Dotson ancestors descendants more descendants (Mar 1854 - 10 Apr 1933)
Essau Dodson ancestors (1754)
James Dodson ancestors (23 Dec 1716)
John Dodson Sr. ancestors descendants (abt 1687 - abt 1784) m. Elizabeth Goad (1705 - 1799).
Martha Ann Dodson ancestors (07 Nov 1725)
Moses Dodson ancestors (12 Jan 1729)
John Dodson Jr ancestors (12 Aug 1731 - 27 Jul 1734)
Peter Dodson ancestors descendants (22 May 1735 - Sep 1800)
William Dodson ancestors (abt 1760 - bef 1800)
Joseph Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1778 - aft 1814)
George Peter Dodson ancestors (abt 1798 - 01 Jul 1881)
Jacob Dodson ancestors (abt 1800)
Phillip William Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1810 - aft 1868)
Mary F Dodson ancestors (abt 1836)
Lemuel Dodson ancestors (abt 1841)
Martha E Dodson ancestors (abt 1844)
Thomas W Dodson ancestors (abt 1845)
Sarah C Dodson ancestors (abt 1846)
John H Dodson ancestors (abt 1849)
David C Dodson ancestors (abt 1852)
Charles Phillip Dodson ancestors (30 Dec 1859)
Lena Leota Dodson ancestors (27 Mar 1868)
Lewis Leten Dodson ancestors (27 Mar 1868)
Mary Ann Dodson ancestors (abt 1812)
Joseph Dodson ancestors descendants (05 Sep 1814 - 07 Feb 1868) m. Priscilla Helsley (Feb 1827 - abt 1904) on 1 Aug 1843.
Mary Elizabeth (Dodson) Woofter ancestors descendants more descendants (25 May 1844 - 20 Feb 1904)
Charles L'Hanlon Dodson ancestors (1846 - 12 Aug 1910)
Philoma Ellen Dodson ancestors (abt 1848)
Louisa Catherine (Dodson) Waldeck ancestors descendants more descendants (10 Aug 1849 - 26 Sep 1932)
Elmer Helsley Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (11 Feb 1852 - 11 Feb 1911)
Jacob Columbus Dodson ancestors (10 Aug 1854)
Albertus Nimrod Dodson ancestors (29 Jan 1857)
Edward Norval Hartman Dodson ancestors (1860)
Arthur Elsworth Dodson ancestors (1864 - 09 Jul 1946)
Porter Frederick Dodson ancestors (02 Feb 1866)
Esther Dodson ancestors (1780)
Ruth Dodson ancestors (1784)
Martha Dodson ancestors (abt 1785)
Jacob Dodson ancestors descendants (1790)
Jacob Dodson ancestors (19 Jan 1823 - 19 Mar 1904)
Lydia Dodson ancestors (27 Feb 1825)
Rebecca Dodson ancestors (15 Jan 1827 - 31 Mar 1903)
Ruben Dodson ancestors (10 Feb 1829)
Mary Catherine Dodson ancestors (20 May 1831)
Levi Dodson ancestors descendants (02 Mar 1837 - 09 Apr 1880)
Virginia A Dodson ancestors (abt 1863 - 03 Sep 1876)
Charles Frederick Dodson ancestors descendants (05 Dec 1841 - 06 Jun 1905)
William L Dodson ancestors (01 Apr 1864)
Thomas Rosser Dodson ancestors (01 May 1867)
Edward Ira Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (08 Dec 1869)
Ellen Cordelia Dodson ancestors (1873)
John Albert Dodson ancestors (06 Mar 1876)
Cora Alice Dodson ancestors (08 Aug 1880)
Bertha Mae Dodson ancestors (09 Jun 1885)
Nancy E Dodson ancestors (abt 1876)
Francis L Dodson ancestors (03 Sep 1876)
Susannah Dodson ancestors (03 Sep 1876)
Elizabeth Dodson ancestors (21 Jun 1741)
James Dodson ancestors descendants (1750 - 22 Nov 1843) m. Rhoda Unknown (1761 - 1795).
Sampson Hillard Dotson ancestors descendants (1787 - 1872) m. Ruth Parker Sellers (1797 - 1860) on 1815.
Zachariah M Dotson ancestors ( - 03 Nov 1862)
Sarah A (Dotson) Queen ancestors descendants (abt 1815) m. James Campbell Queen (1812 - 26 Jan 1897).
Sarah A. (Queen) Patterson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 29 Jul 1844 - abt Aug 1892)
Rebecca Jane (Dotson) Berry ancestors (1823 - 1889)
Matthew Houston Dotson ancestors descendants (1832) m. Margaret Ann Laramore (abt 1832 - 1910).
James Dotson ancestors (1854)
George C. Dotson ancestors (05 Mar 1856 - abt 1936)
Mary (Dotson) Laramore ancestors (1857)
Ruth Ann (Dotson) Schafer ancestors (Jul 1859 - 22 May 1924)
Barbara Catherine (Dotson) Dunlap ancestors (21 Sep 1863 - 28 Jan 1943)
Sarah C Dotson ancestors (1864 - 1937)
L. C. J. Dotson ancestors (1868)
Minerva Jane (Dotson) Anderson ancestors (18 Feb 1870 - 07 Sep 1949)
John R Dotson ancestors (1872)
B. L. Dotson ancestors (1875)
Lambeth Dodson Sr. ancestors descendants (abt 1689 - aft 1780) m. Sarah Harris (abt 1693 - abt 1736).
Lambeth Dodson Jr ancestors descendants (abt 1715) m. Elizabeth Dodson (abt 1701).
Williamson Dodson ancestors (abt 1738 - 06 May 1832) [Dodson-636 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Charles Dodson Sr. ancestors (abt 1745 - abt 1831) [Dodson-637 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Reuben Dodson ancestors (1750 - 10 Sep 1804) m. Agnes Whitlock (24 Feb 1758 - 07 Jan 1855) on 10 Feb 1780. [Dodson-641 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Lambeth Dodson III ancestors (Feb 1751 - abt 1814) [Dodson-635 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Richard Dodson ancestors descendants (1753 - abt 1829)
Mary Dodson ancestors ()
Sally Dodson ancestors ()
Charles Dodson ancestors (abt 1782)
Jeremiah Dodson ancestors (abt 1792)
Richard Dodson Jr. ancestors (abt 1799)
Essau Dodson ancestors (1754)
George Dodson ancestors (abt 1717)
Daniel Dodson ancestors (abt 1718)
Charles Dodson ancestors (abt 1720)
John Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1721 - aft 1830)
James Dodson ancestors (abt 1750)
John Dodson Jr ancestors descendants (abt 1750)
John Dodson III ancestors descendants (abt 1770) m. Sarah Dodson (1779) abt 14 Jan 1800.
Noah Dodson Sr. ancestors descendants more descendants (1794 - aft 1860)
Hiram Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1800)
Samuel Dodson ancestors (abt 1804)
James Dodson ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1807)
John Dodson ancestors (abt 1810)
Valentine Dodson ancestors (abt 1812)
Samuel Dodson ancestors descendants (abt 1750)
Sarah Dodson ancestors descendants (1779) m. John Dodson III (abt 1770) abt 14 Jan 1800.
Noah Dodson Sr. ancestors (1794 - aft 1860) [Dodson-4638 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Hiram Dodson ancestors (abt 1800) [Dodson-999 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
Samuel Dodson ancestors (abt 1804)
James Dodson ancestors (abt 1807) [Dodson-2403 has already appeared on this list; see descendants above]
John Dodson ancestors (abt 1810)
Valentine Dodson ancestors (abt 1812)
Susanna R Dodson ancestors (abt 1756 - abt 1792)
William Dodson ancestors descendants (06 Mar 1758 - 24 Nov 1840) m. Sarah Barron (09 Feb 1760 - aft 1840) on 1779.
Jemima (Dodson) Trapp ancestors descendants (abt 1780 - 1879) m. Martin Trapp III (1780 - 1824) on 11 Oct 1804.
Jemima (Trapp) Crump ancestors descendants more descendants (1802 - 1880)
Mary Adelaine (Trapp) Allison ancestors descendants more descendants (29 Nov 1806 - 08 Jul 1847)
Nancy (Trapp) Linville ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 1808 - 1863)
John Trapp ancestors descendants more descendants (abt 07 Jan 1814 - 25 Oct 1878)
William R. Trapp ancestors descendants more descendants (22 Sep 1819 - 06 Jan 1879)
Docia Ann (Trapp) Allison ancestors descendants more descendants (29 May 1823 - 05 Sep 1870)
Nancy (Dodson) Trapp ancestors descendants (1780 - abt 1815) m. John Trapp (1776 - aft 1853) on 28 Aug 1800.
Job Trapp ancestors descendants more descendants (1810 - abt 1884)
Mary Dodson ancestors (03 Apr 1724)
Isaac Dodson ancestors descendants (11 Sep 1730 - abt 1768)
Isaac Dodson Jr. ancestors ( - aft 1769)
Joshua Dodson ancestors descendants (bef 1768 - 1816)
Samuel Dodson ancestors descendants (1790)
John L Dodson ancestors (10 Apr 1836)
Sarah Dodson ancestors (abt 1802)
William Dodson ancestors (abt 1804)
John W Dodson ancestors (abt 1806)
Greenup Dodson ancestors (abt 1808)
Drury Dodson ancestors (abt 1810)
Patsy Dodson ancestors (abt 1812)
Ann Dodson ancestors (20 Jul 1734)
William Dodson Sr ancestors descendants (1690 - Jul 1746) m. Elizabeth Dale (abt 1694 - 1728).
William Dodson Jr. ancestors ( - 1784)
William Dodson ancestors (1710)
Stephen Dodson ancestors descendants (1714 - abt 1755)
Edward Dodson ancestors ( - 11 Jan 1808)
John Dodson ancesto

CHARLES DODSON SR.

CHARLES DODSON SR. was born about 1649 in Rappahannock (Present day Richmond) County, Virginia. He died between 1704–1705 in Richmond County, Virginia. When he was 29, He married Ann (Maiden Name Unknown) between 1678–1680 in Rappahannock (Present day Richmond) County, Virigina.

CHARLES DODSON SR. was buried between 1704–1705 in Richmond County, Virginia; Exact burial location unknown; FAG Memorial #79691428. He signed his will between 1705–02 Jul 1706 in Richmond County, Virginia.

CHARLES DODSON SR. and Ann (Maiden Name Unknown) had the following children:

Thomas Dodson Sr was born on 15 May 1681 in Old Rappahannock (Present day Richmond) County, Virginia. He died on 1739/40 in Richmond County, Virginia. He married Mary Durham in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Charles Jr.

LAMBETH DODSON SR. was born after 16 Apr 1692 in Richmond County, Virginia (Richmond County was created 16 April 1692 form Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.). He died about 1780 in North Carolina. He married Sarah about 1720 in Richmond County, Virginia.

Bartholomew Richard.

William.

Anne.

Elizabeth.

John Dodson was born about 1700 in Richmond County, Virginia. He died in 1784 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Source: The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, Volume I; Chapter 1.

Family Members
Spouse
Anne Elmore Dodson
1654–1715 (m. 1678)

Children
Charles Dodson
1679–1715

Thomas Jesse Dodson
1681–1740

Lambeth Dodson
1692–1780

Gravesite Details husband of Annie Elmore Dodson 1654-1715 North Farnh Parish,Rich, Va.

end of profile

Birth:
Now Richmond County. Click here to view maps, record & history of Richmond County, Virginia ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_County,_Virginia

Possessions:
Charles first appears in Old Rappahannock County in 1679 in a lease type arrangement with Peter Elmore. Charles does not purchase his own land until 1686, so he clearly didn’t have funds until that time. Nor did Charles patent land, so apparently someone else took credit for his 50 acre headright.

Died:
Richmond County has nothing whatever to do with the city of Richmond. There was no city of Richmond at that time. Richmond City sits in Henrico Co., Va, but it has no Court House. The county was named for His Grace, The First Duke of Richmond, or for Richmond in Surry County, England.

"The Three Rivers Chronicle", Publication of the Three Rivers Historical Society at Hemingway, S.C. 29554, Volume VII March, 1987 No. 1

http://www.joepayne.org/rappa.htm

Charles married Anne LNU in 1678 in (Rappahannock County, Virginia). Anne was born in 1654 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, a British Colony in America; died on 1 Aug 1715 in Richmond County, Virginia; was buried in North Farnham Episcopal Church Cemetery, Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Birth: ~1654, England
• Probate: 4 Mar 1718

Notes:

We’ve now produced evidence that suggests Ann Dodson is not Ann Elmore. However, we still have no idea who Ann Dodson is.

We also don’t know who Charles Dodson’s parents were, or where he came from either. We do know that there is no record of any Dodson family in the region before Charles first appears in the 1679 transaction between Charles Dodson and Peter Elmore.

For all we know, Charles and Ann may have married in England, or wherever they were before they are found in Rappahannock County in 1679.

By that time, Ann and Charles have at least one son, Charles Jr., have probably been married about 9 years and most likely have had about 4 children. We know that Charles Jr. lived to adulthood, and it’s safe to say that Thomas born in 1781 is the second son that lived, but we don’t know if any of the children born between Charles and Thomas survived.

Can Ann Dodson Write?

Ann witnesses four documents in 1693, 1694 and 1705. It appears that she signed her name, although that may simply be because the clerk did not mention that she could not write and signed with a mark. Given that her son, Charles Jr., also married an Ann, it’s difficult to discern which Ann was signing, although the ones where Charles Jr. is absent are much more likely to have been signed by Ann, wife of Charles Sr.

If Ann is literate, it makes the probability that she was raised in England much more likely than being raised in early Virginia.

end of commentary

Died:
in Farnham Parish...

Notes:

Residence (Family):
Many families with names familiar to us here also lived along Totuskey Creek, and the Rappahannock River. Along with William and Sarah Stone there was living in the Northern Neck of Virginia in 1680 William, Thomas and John Chandlor; John , William and James Creel; Robert, James and Henry Austin, who also lived on Totuskey Creek. There was Charles and Thomas Dodson; Charles, John, William, and Alexander Fleming; William, John, George, and Robert Taylor; Samuel Godwin, many Turners and Tunes, Many Colemans and Coles, and Pursells and others.

Source: The Three Rivers Chronicle
Publication of the Three Rivers Historical Society at Hemingway, S.C. 29554
Volume VII March, 1987 No. 1... http://www.joepayne.org/rappa.htm

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Birth: 6 Mar 1661, Richmond County, Virginia
• Will: 11 Aug 1711, Richmond County, Virginia
• Alt Death: Bef June 1, 1715
• Probate: 1 Jun 1715, Richmond County, Virginia

Notes:

Thomas is NOT the son of Henry DURHAM of Bermuda...

Posted By: Mrs. Gene Rooks
Email: generooks@cfl.rr.com
Subject:Thomas NOT son of Henry of Bermuda
Post Date:December 13, 1998 at 19:01:23
Message URL:http://genforum.genealogy.com/durham/messages/278.html
Forum:Durham Family Genealogy Forum
Forum URL:http://genforum.genealogy.com/durham/

Sorry, guys, LDS records notwithstanding, Thomas DURHAM 1661/1715 of Richmond Co.VA married to Dorothy ??? is NOT the son of Gov. Henry DURHAM of Bermuda. I bought that story too, but couldn't prove it was the same Thomas. Finally I wrote Bermuda Archives, and received an abstract of a lawsuit filed in Bermuda in 1734 that definitely proved that the Thomas who was born to Gov. Hunt lived and died in Bermuda where he had a son "Richard Durham of Sandys tribe marriner Eldest son and heir of Thomas Durham Late of the same Gent: dec'd, who was the son of Henry Durham, Esq.

"The suit was in regard to property in Bermuda lately in the possession of Judith DURHAM, Henry's wife. I would love to know also who the parents of our Thomas of Virginia were, but they weren't Henry and Judith Hunt DURHAM of Bermuda. I will say there is an outside chance there could be a collateral relationship, since the father of Henry DURHAM of Bermuda also named Thomas had other sons, who also may have had a son named Thomas, and of course there was trading, etc. between Bermuda and Virginia during that time, of which scant records were kept.. Incidentally, since these are our ancestors also, Jim, I'd be really pleased to hear from you about clues you have for the possible family for Dorothy and her sisters.

Gene in Gotha.
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Richmond County,VA Wills,03-210,

"Will of Thomas Durham, dated 4 Aug 1711; proved 1 June 1715

to wife Dorothy, my plantation and lands for her natural life, and at her death plantation and lands to son Thomas Durham and Mary his wife provided he signs over 50 acres to my son John Durham or pay him 8,000 pounds tobacco and to daughter Mary Dodson, 1,500 pounds of tobacco. -grandson, Thomas Dodson.

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Thomas Durham Sr
Born about 6 Mar 1661 in Port Royal, Bermuda [uncertain]
Son of Henry Durham and Judith Hunt
Brother of Thomas Durham [half] and Esq Thomas Durham esq [half]
Husband of Dorothy Smoot — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
Husband of Dorothy Doreen Unknown — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
Father of Richard Durham, Samuel Durham, Mary May (Durham) Dodson, Thomas Durham Jr and John Durham
Died 30 May 1715 in Richmond County, Virginiamap
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Contents

1 Disputed Parents and eldest son Richard
2 Presumed Second Son Samuel
3 Biography
3.1 Second Wife's Origin
3.2 Will
4 Sources

Disputed Parents and eldest son Richard

It has often been assumed that Thomas was the son of Henry Durham and Judith Hunt, who married Feb. 14, 1660 in Port Royal, Carine, Bermuda. This couple did have a son Thomas who was baptized 6 Mar. 1661, the right age to be Thomas Durham of Richmond County.[1] Henry Durham was a mariner or sea captain. [2]

However, per a 1998 genforum post: "I wrote Bermuda Archives, and received an abstract of a lawsuit filed in Bermuda in 1734 that definitely proved that the Thomas who was born to Gov. Hunt lived and died in Bermuda where he had a son "Richard Durham of Sandys tribe marriner Eldest son and heir of Thomas Durham Late of the same Gent: dec'd, who was the son of Henry Durham, Esq. The suit was in regard to property in Bermuda lately in the possession of Judith DURHAM, Henry's wife.[3]

Whooever wrote the above quote assumes that because Thomas Durham was described as "late of" Sandys Tribe, Bermuda, that Thomas died there. That doesn't have to be the case. "Late of" can mean "moved away from." The father of Thomas Durham of Burmuda was a mariner, and the son of Thomas Durham of Bermuda was a mariner, which leads to the logical supposition that Thomas himself was a mariner. And of course mariners sailed to other places and sometimes had more than one residence. Thomas Durham could have promised his Bermuda property to his eldest son, and then set up a household in Virginia in order to eventually obtain land for his younger sons, while maintaining and occasionally visiting his Bermuda property (which was actually under the control of his widowed mother with her dower right).

There is one important piece of evidence to support such a supposition. In Bermuda at the time it was forbidden to build boats or ships, because the Bermuda Company wanted all the settlers to grow tobacco. This means that mariners from Bermuda had to develop relationships with shipwrights and boatwrights to build and repair their ships and the boats that their ships carried. Thomas Durham of Richmond County, Virginia married the granddaughter of a boatwright. William Smoot was recruited by the Virginia Company in 1637 to settle in Virginia, and eventually was induced to relocate to Charles County, Maryland. In addition, there was a "Durham and Hall Shipping Co. 1702 Philadelphia ... sailing up and down the eastern seaboard, to England and to the Caribbean. The account of this shipping Company losing a ship in Lynn Heaven Inlet, VA, in 1702, can be read in the book by Don Shomette, called "Pirates on the Chesapeake Bay."[4] For further research: Michael Jarvis, In the Eye of All Trade: Bermuda, Bermudians, and the Maritime Atlantic World (2010). And to continue the boat-builder theme, there was the legendary Robert Durham, inventor of the "Durham Boats" that would later carry George Washington and his troops across the Delaware River in the successful Christmas Day attack at Trenton, New Jersey.[5]

Biography

It appears that Thomas Durham, by an unknown first wife, had sons Richard and Samuel. Thomas's son Thomas was referred to as the eldest son of wife Dorothy (but not Thomas's eldest) in both a 1707 land record and in Thomas's will (see below). Thomas presumably married Dorothy around 1685, as his daughter Mary (identified as Dorothy's eldest daughter) was born in 1686.

Thomas Durham was in Richmond County, Virginia as early as 1686, when the baptism of his daughter Mary was recorded. The baptisms of sons Thomas (1690) and John (1698) also appear in the parish register.

On 10 Mar. 1693/4 Thomas Durham witnessed the will of Elizabeth Grady (probated 4 Nov. 1702), who left all her land to Mary Smoot, daughter of William Smoot (the uncle of Thomas Durham's wife Dorothy), who was executor of the will. Other witnesses to the will were Richard Draper and John Rankin.[6] Mary Smoot would eventually marry Thomas Durham's son Thomas.

Second Wife's Origin

It is now known that Dorothy, wife of Thomas Durham and mother of his three youngest children, was the daughter of Mary (Smoot) Gilbert, youngest sister of William Smoot.[7]

It was often speculated that Dorothy was a daughter of William Smoot Jr., who was actually Dorothy's maternal uncle. William Smoot Jr. conveyed property to Dorothy Durham in 1700 "with love and affection." Various records prove that Dorothy Durham, Thomazin Goodridge, and Alice Chinn were all sisters.[8] However, the women are only recorded by their married names. The maiden name has not been proved.[9][8]

Sources

? Julia E. Mercer, Bermuda Settlers of the 17th Century: Genealogical Notes from Bermuda, p. 49.
? On p. 119 of Julia E. Mercer's Bermuda Settlers of the 17th Century: Genealogical Notes from Bermuda is a record that Henry Durham and others were allowed to fish for whales in 1676.
? Thomas NOT son of Henry of Bermuda.
? Ancestral Durham Research website, by Harry Muncey and Raymond Durham.
? History of the Durham Boat
? Byron K. Durham's Durham Family Heritage website, citing Wills of Richmond County, p. 9.
? See Dorothy's profile for sources.
? 8.0 8.1 Ule, Michelle Duval, compiler The Dodsons, Durhams, Roses and Nevilles. Spring, 2000, Michelle Ule's Website Author generously provided a PDF.
? Louer, Graham "William Smoot Was NOT the Father of Dorothy Durham" genforum post April 25, 2012, Web accessed May 25, 2014.
? Portions of the will are quoted at this 1998 genforum post by Gene Brooks. The majority of the will is included in a 1998 will by Michelle Ule, posted by her at this 1999 forum post. The entire will is quoted at Byron K. Durham's Durham Family Heritage website.
See also:

Williams, Mrs. Sherman, Compiler & Editor The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia: A History and Genealogy of Their Descendants. Two Volumes with index in Volume Two. Volume Two contains abstracts & transcripts of documents. (Easley, SC: Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr.; Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1988) Call Number: CS 71 D648
Durham, Keith Byron Descendants of David Milton Durham and Jane Coleman (with sources) accessed online 3/14/14

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Will of Thomas Durham

Will dated 4 Aug 1711; Probated 1 Jun 1715. Named wife Dorothy, children Thomas, John and Mary Durham., a grandson Thomas Dodson. [Richmond Co WB 3, p210][10]

In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Durham of Northfarnham in the County of Richmond...

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Dear and Loving wife Dorothy Durham the use of my Plantations, together with all my Lands and Tenements with all and Every of their Appurtenances--Profits and Commoditys ----Belonging or appertaining for and During the ----of her natural Life and after her Decease if my Son Thomas Durham and Mary his wife do by some sufficient instrument in writing under their hands and seals and affording to due forme of Law Release and Acquitt all and singular their Right ,title and Interest in and unto Fifty acres of Land being the same Tract & Plantations which we had conveyed us by Mary Gilbert unto my son John Durham and his heirs or pay him the said: John Durham Eight Thousand Pounds of Tobacco in Lieu of His said Land and also pay unto my Daughter Mary Dodson Fifteen hundred pounds of Tobacco that then and upon this consideration-----aforesaid: I do give and bequeath unto my said son Thomas Durham and his heirs Lawfully Begotten and for want of such issue unto my son John Durham and his heirs Lawfully Begotten and for want of such issue unto my GrandSon Thomas Dodson and his heirs. But if my said son Thomas Durham doth refuse and will not release the said fifty acres of Land nor pay the Tobacco aforesaid: I do will and Bequeath the said Plantation whereon I now dwell with all my Lands unto my son John Durham and his heirs---

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Son John Durham Fifty acres of Land more or less being the Plantation with all the Tract and Parcell of Land that was Conveyed us by Mary Gilbert, to have and to hold the said Tract and Parcell of Land with the appurtainances unto my said son John Durham and his heirs Lawfully begotten and for want of such issue unto my GrandSon Thomas Dodson and his heirs-

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son John Durham one Feather Bed and Furniture, one Cow and calf, one Mare and Iron Pott, Two ____ Dishes and half a dozen Plates

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Dodson Five Thousand Pounds of Tobacco; Fifteen hundred Pounds of the same to be paid by my son Thomas Durham within Nine months after the Decise of my wife and Five hundred the Rest of the said Tobacco to be paid by my Son John Durham at the Decease of my Wife----

Item. I give and Bequeath all the Residue of my Estate, Goods, Cattle and Chattells unto my wife Dorothy Durham for & During her widowhood, but if she doth Marry that _____ off my Personall Estate, Except what is herein given to John Durham shall be Equally Divided between my wife and my three Children, and I do make and Ordain my Dear & well beloved Wife Sole Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament---Rattifying and Confirming this & none other to be my Last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Fourth Day of August in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eleven.

Signed, Sealed & Published and Declared in the presence of us-- Joan O Searles her mark, Arthur Kay his mark, Miles Walters Thomas Durham his mark (seal)

Att. at a Court held for Richmond County ye first Day of June 1715 This Will was approved in open Court by the oaths of Arthur Key & Joan Searles ______ of the Witness or tthereto be on admitted to Recored...Tests M: Beckewith C.C.O."

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Thomas Durham (before 1649-1715), A Governor’s Son?, 52 Ancestors #161
Posted on May 20, 2017
Thomas Durham’s land ultimately fell into Richmond county, on the peninsula of land known as the Northern Neck of Virginia.

We know nothing about Thomas Durham’s early life, except it’s unlikely that he was born on the Northern Neck of Virginia. In 1652, in Northumberland County, part of which ultimately became Richmond County, all men had to sign an oath of loyalty, and there is no Durham name among the signers.

The Northern Neck area was still inhabited by Indians at that time, and the region was not easily settled, although people were pushing into the area and carving out farmsteads – much to the chagrin of the Indians whose land they were settling upon.

According to “A Tricentennial Portrait” by Robert Harper for the Richmond County, Tricentennial Commission:

In September 1661, the area that would become Richmond County had its own version of warfare when Indians killed 3 men in retaliation for the killing of an Indian man in the spring. The situation escalated and for the next 5 years, raids ensued.

In an unrelated, but threatening incident, the Dutch fleet appeared in the Rappahannock River in 1666. They engaged, and most of the men on the ship were killed. Then, on November 8th, 1666, the worst hurricane to hit Virginia in the 17th century arrived, destroying more than 10,000 buildings and hurling hail the size of eggs.

In case you don’t know, hail the size of marbles descends at about 20 miles an hour, but hail the size of baseballs descends at the rate of over 100 miles an hour. A 100 mile an hour baseball sized piece of hail kills people as well as livestock and wildlife.

A fort was erected at the head of Cat Point Creek to protect settlers within a 20 mile radius, which tells us there were few settlers. Fortunately, a treaty was reached with the Dutch before the fort came into use.

In 1675, war with Indians continues, with 2 settlers being killed in Richmond County by Indians from Maryland. A retaliatory force of 30 men crossed the Potomac River into Maryland and killed Indian King and 10 warriors.

On January 21, 1675/1676, a group of northern Indians went to war with the English and killed 36 people in Rappahannock County. Starting near Port Royal, the Indian warriors fanned out in a circle and destroyed everything English. Turning down the river valley, their objective was to kill 10 men for every Indian who had been killed.

Small groups of planters met for protection and begged Governor Berkeley to send them a commissioned leader. Berkley wrote that no leader could be sent until the next Assembly meeting and ordered the residents to build a new fort at the head of the Rappahannock River (Cat Tail Creek.)

Berkley’s idea was that the Indians would attack the fort in number and not harass the isolated farmers. In February of 1676/1677, the Governor sent an order that no more than 10 men could meet as a group due to fear of a general uprising against him. This act was the fuel that the Indians needed and a number of attacks were carried out on the small groups of settlers.

Richmond County wasn’t very safe and was likely not a location one would choose to settle with a family. A decade later, things had calmed, the remnants of the Indians were gone, and births of many English families were being recorded in the Farnham Parish Church register.

Thomas Durham’s Life

I’ve rebuilt Thomas’s life, as best I can, by extracting the records from the early Virginia counties, beginning with the formation of York County in 1633 and for the next hundred years in Northumberland, Lancaster, Old Rappahannock and Richmond as they were formed from the original York County. Richmond and Essex were both formed in 1692 when old Rappahannock was dissolved and divided into half, with Richmond County being on the north of the Rappahannock River and Essex on the South.



We don’t know where Thomas Durham came from, but we do know that the first record that includes Thomas is found in the Farnham Parish church register with the birth of his daughter, Mary, to Thomas and Dorothy Durham on June 5, 1686.

Additional births attributed to Thomas and Dorothy were for son, Thomas on June 17, 1690 and son John on November 23, 1698.

These records suggest that Thomas was already married to Dorothy who has been reported to be related to the Smoots by sometime in 1685, if not earlier. Dorothy’s history will be reviewed in a separate article.

Farnham Parish was split into two when Old Rappahannock County was split into Richmond and Essex County, with Richmond County becoming North Farnham Parish and Essex County becoming South Farnham Parish.

The North Farnham Parish register transcription, which includes the original Farnham Parish records, does still exist, but is fragmentary and known to be incomplete.

Who is Elizabeth Grady?

In a will written by Elizabeth Grady on March 10, 1693/94 and probated on Nov 4, 1702, Mary Smoot daughter of William Smoot is left all of Elizabeth Grady’s land. The executor of the estate is William Smoot, and the witnesses are Thomas Durham, Richard Draper and John Rankin.

Court Order Book Page 184 July 1, 1702 – Will of Elizabeth Grady proved by oaths of John Rankin and Thomas Durham.

This question of Elizabeth’s identity has further reaching implications than it appears, because the people involved are intertwined.

Thomas Durham’s son, Thomas Durham, marries this same Mary Smoot about 1710. Furthermore, based on a 1700 transaction, Dorothy, wife of Thomas Durham is related to William Smoot in some fashion.

Lastly, Thomas Durham and William Smoot appear to be neighbors and lifelong friends.

To answer the question more directly, I have no idea who Elizabeth Grady is, nor why she would be leaving land to Mary Smoot – but tracking Elizabeth Grady and figuring out who she is and how she was connected might well lead to unraveling other mysteries involving the Smooth and Durham families.

The 1700 Deed

August 2, 1700 – Deed of gift. William Smoot Sr. of N. Farnham Parish Richmond Co. for consideration received and for the great love that I have and beare unto Dorothy Durham wife of Thomas Durham of same county and her children do give unto her and her children a 62 acre parcel of land bounded by Thomas Durham, branch of Morattico Creek, land of the same William Smoot Sr., land of Rowland Lawson, line of Mr. Grimes and line of Clare. If in case the said Dorothy Durham die that then the land shall come to Thomas Durham eldest son of the said Dorothy and in case that he die without issue that then the land shall come to John Durham second son of the said Dorothy and in case that he die without issue that the land shall come to Mary Durham eldest dau of the said Dorothy Durham and in case she shall happen to die without issue that then the land shall come to the fourth, fifth, sixth and c children of the same Dorothy, but in case of want of issue that the land shall descend to Ann Fox wife of William Fox of Lancaster Co., gent. Wit John Simmons, Thomas Mackey, ack Aug 7, 1700 Book 3 page 57

Aug 2, 1700 – Power of attorney Jane Smoot wife of William Smoot Sr. having appointed Edward Jones my attorney to ack the above gift to Dorothy Durham and her children. Wit Thomas Mackey, Edmond Overton. Book 3 page 58

Court Order Book Page 56, August 7, 1700 – Ordered that the deed for land ack in this court by William Smoot Sr unto Dorothy Durham, wife of Thomas Durham, be recorded.

This deed is quite interesting and somewhat perplexing. Just to keep the players straight, William Smoot is the father of Mary Smoot, to whom Mary Grady left her land. Clearly there is a very close connection between William Smoot and Dorothy Durham.

First, this deed names Dorothy’s living children that are documented in the North Farnham Parish registers. The deed was written in August 1700 and John Durham was born on November 23, 1698.

This deed tells us that of Dorothy’s children, Mary is the eldest living daughter rand John and Thomas are the eldest living sons. Given John’s birth date, they have to be the only living sons. What we don’t know is whether or not the children referenced as 4th, 5th and 6th are living or are speculative in case they exist in the future.

It’s certainly unlikely that between 1686 and 1700 and Dorothy only had 3 children. Six or 7, assuming they all lived until weaned, would be more normal. If the children 4-6 noted in the will, were living, they were assuredly females.

Second, this deed tells us who the neighbors are, that Thomas Durham and William Smoot’s lands abut, and that they live on a branch of Morattico Creek.

Third, who are Ann and William Fox? William Fox’s wife appears to be Anne Chinn, daughter of John Chinn and Alice who is suspected of being a Gilbert and who is Dorothy Durham’s sister.

The following will from Lancaster County by Alice Stretchley indicates that Dorothy Durham is her sister and that Tomassin Marshall is as well.

Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia Wills 1653-1800 by Ida J. Lee:

Stretchley, Alice, wife of Jno. Stretchley of St. Mary’s White Chappell. 29 Aug. 1701. Rec. 8 Oct. 1701. Daus: Anne Fox the portion bequeathed her by Jno. Chinn, her father, and by Jno. Stretchley, her father-in-law; Catherine Heale. Sisters: Dorothy Durham and Tomassin Marshall. Son-in-law: Capt. Wm. Fox. Son: Rawleigh Chinn “all money in the hands of Mr. Jno. Pemberton, Mercht. of Liverpool.” Cousin: Mary Dodson. Error: Son, Rawleigh Chinn Wits: Jas. Taylor, Lewis Pugh, David Smith. W.B. 8, p. 106.

Alice Stretchley appears to be Ann Fox’s mother who would have been married first to John Chinn and then to John Stretchley. So Ann Fox would have been Dorothy Durham’s niece.

Fourth, why did William Smoot leave this land to Dorothy separately from her husband, meaning that Thomas Durham could not dispose of this land. This is outside the norms and customs of the day.

How was William Smoot related to both Dorothy and Ann Fox, daughter of Alice Quinn Stretchy?

Thomas Durham’s Great Age

Court Order Book Page 475, Sept 7, 1699 – Ordered that Thomas Durham for the future be exempted from payment of leveys by reason of his great age.

I checked the tithable language in the state of Virginia, and it clearly specifies who shall be taxed, and how, and allows for exemptions for people who were disabled and unable to support themselves, and for people who were aged. The state apparently allowed each county court to determine who was exempted. In other locations, I’ve seen men as young as 45, 55 and as old as 70 being exempted due to age, so I’m guessing that the age at exemption was more a combination of age plus ability to work than age alone.

I would think it would be very unlikely that Thomas Durham was less than 50 years old with his age referred to as “great” so this would put his birth likely in 1649 or before.

Men in colonial American typically married about the age of 25, which would have been in about 1674 if he were born in 1649. However, we don’t find Mary’s birth until 1686. Was Thomas not married until 1685 or so, or did he have a first wife we don’t know about, or was Dorothy significantly younger than Thomas, or was Thomas younger than age 50 when he was exempted from paying taxes?

It’s also possible that Thomas Durham was an indentured servant and he was not able to marry until his indenture was complete.

Court and Deeds

The ebb and flow of life in colonial Virginia was marked by court sessions that were attended by nearly all men. Deeds were filed, orders made and drinking all around with camaraderie. Thomas Durham witnessed deeds and was found participating in the normal life of colonial planters.

Multiple records indicate a very close relationship with William Smoot(e.)

Court Order Book Page 218 Dec. 3, 1702 – Nonsuite is granted to Thomas Durham and Dorothy his wife for the nonappearance of William Smoote Jr. which is ordered to be paid with costs of suit.

Deed Book March 3, 1704/5 – John Ingo and Martha (Matthew) his wife of Richmond Co. for 36 lb sterling sold to George Glascock of same a 100 acre plantation near the head of Moratico Creek that did formerly belong to John Ingo Sr. father of the same John Ingo and lately purchased of Capt. William Fanteleroy and Catherine his wife bounded by the house of John (blurred), the house of Thomas Durham, house of Edward Ryley, decd and the land of his brother James Ingo. Wit Wells Smoot, John Simmons Ack March 7, 1704. Book 3 page 174

Deed Book Page 352-354 December 1704 – Between John Ingoe and Matthew (sic) his wife and George Glascock…plantation situate near head of Moratico Creek in Richmond County which did formerly belong to John Ingo Sr. father of ye said John Ingo and lately by him sealed with a plantacion together with a considerable quantity of land said John Ingo Sr. purchased of Capt., William Fauntleroy with as much of the said land as lyes within the said John Ingoes bounds beginning ta a marker hickory standing within the house of John Simsted and the said John Ingoes and running along ye line to a swamp issuing out of Miratico Creek hard by the house of Thomas Durham then up said swamp meeting with the line, then NW by the house of Edward Ryley decd then land of his brother James Ingo 100 acres more or less. Signed, John Ingo and Martha Ingo (mark) witness William Smoot and John Simson (mark)

This deed confirmed again that the Durham land was along Moratico Creek.

Court Order Book Page 18 December 6, 1704 – Charles Dodson Jr and Thomas Dodson and Thomas Durham summoned to court for not going to church for two months together.

Court Order BookPage 34 February 7, 1704/05 – Peter Elmore, Thomas Dodson, Charles Dodson Jr. and Thomas Durham summoned to court to answer presentment of grand jury against them for not going to church for 2 months together and not appearing, ordered they be fined according to law and pay same with costs.

The Dodsons, Durhams and Elmores were neighbors and apparently influenced one another, or at least there was comfort among neighbors and safe haven for resistance. Church attendance was mandatory in colonial Virginia.

Court Order Book Page 68 September 5, 1705 – Power of attorney made by John Ingo to James Ingo proved by oaths of William (?) and Dorothy Durham and ordered to be recorded.

The ? is probably William Smoot from other evidence. If so, once again, Dorothy Durham is found with William Smoot.

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James Gilbert and the Depositions

Richmond County Misc. Record Book (1699-1724)

Page 26b Deposition Ann Kelly, aged 20 years or thereabouts, says that on last New Year’s Day, Thomas Durham, your deponent’s master, sent her to James Gilbert’s to desire him to come down to pipe it, and as your deponent and said James Gilbert were coming back, by John Mills his plantation, James Gilbert asked your deponent whether this old woman was at your deponent’s master’s house and your deponent answered, yes, she was, and said James Gilbert held up his 2 hand and said, God’s Curse Light upon that family naming John Mills and all his family and said that if it were not for John Mills and his wife, he and his wife would never have lived at variance as they did, and your deponent told said James Gilbert that it was his own fault, living so, and asked him why he had not fought away his chest and confound that will which he made, and the said James Gilbert said that John Mills and his family had robbed his chest so that they would not agree upon any means that he should fetch it away, and that they were ashamed of it, and the said James Gilbert said that there was a will made but swore by God that he knew not what was in it no more than I did, and your deponent asked said James Gilbert whether he was no sent for to sign his will, but said Gilbert answered, swearing by his God, that he did not sign it, and told your deponent that he had not the sense to make a will, and that John Mills was a rogue for making a false will and that made him and his wife live to discontentedly and further your deponent says that she saw said Gilbert last Feb. count 15 head of cattle for 40. Signed Nov. 2, 1704 by mark

Page 27 Dorothy Durham aged about 41 years says that sometime before James Gilbert’s death, being in company of said Gilbert and William Smoote, amongst other discourse, she heard said Gilbert say to said Smoote that he did not know that there was any Resurrection or not, and that had made a will to John Mills, but that it signified nothing, and that your deponent did, several times, hear the said Gilbert say that John Mills was a rogue and that he nor any of his should ever be the better for what he had. Signed Nov. 2, 1704 – Dorothy (P her mark) Dureham

The two depositions above were given in 1704. In 1707, Mary Gilbert, as a widow, was deeding and to Thomas Durham and Dorothy.

26 Apr 1707 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4, 1705-1708 page 109a-110a – This Indenture made the six and twentieth day of April anno Domini 1707 and in sixth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the Grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland Queene, Defender of the faith Between Mary Gilbert of the parish of North Farnham in the county of Richmond and Dominion of Virginia, Widdow of the one part, and Thomas Durham of North Farnham in the county of Richmond and Dominion aforesaid, Planter and Dorothy his wife of the other party. Witnesseth that the said Mary Gilbert for good and valuable consideration in hand payed the receipt whereof the said Mary doth hereby acknowledge and of every part and parcel thereof doth requitt consrate and discharge the said Thomas Durham and Dorothy his wife and theire heires by these presents do give grant, bargaine sole alienate entaile and confirme unto the said Thomas Durham and Dorothy his wife theire heirs and assignes a certain plantation tract or parcele of land scituate lying and being in the parish of North Ffarnham in the county of Richmond and Dominion of Virginia upon a Branch of Ffarnham in the county of Richmond and Dominion of Virginia upon a Branch of Ffarnham Creeke called and knowne by the name of the Buory (Briery) Swamp, containing by estimation fifty acres, now in the tenure and occupation of Walter WRIGHT and bounded as followeth: …corner along land of William Smoot… the said Mary Gilbert for her self, her heires, Exors. and Admns. doth covenant promise, grant and assign to the said Thomas Durham and Dorothy his wife and their heires and assignes In manner and form as followeth, That is to say, that the said Mary Gilbert att the time of the ensealing and delivery hereof hath true title, full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the said bargained land and premisses as aforesaid and allso from time to times and att all times hereafter …… doth hereby grant unto the said Thomas Durham and Dorothy his wife and their heires and assignes with all the rights members and appurtanances thereunto belonging or appurtaining without…..and do Execute and acknowledge any other or further deed or deeds which shall be advised, devised or required by the said Thomas Durham, Dorothy his wife or theire Counsel learned in the law or theire heires or assignes for the better and more sure settlement of all and singular of the premisses hereto granted and every part and parcle of the said land unto the said Thomas Durham and Dorothy his wife and theire heires and assignes forever, In Witness whereof the said Mary Gilbert have hereunto put her hand and seal the day and month and year above written. Signed, sealde and Delivered in the presence of: William Smoot, Mil. Walters Mary M. Gilbert (signed with mark) (seal) Recorded 15 May 1707, Teste: J. Sherlock (Supplement to the History of the Dodson-Dotson Family of Southwest Virginia. Compiled and edited by the Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. N.p: the author, 1966., pp. 106-107)

P 110a – William Smoote planter, Farnham Parish, consideration to Thomas Durham of same, planter, quit claim a certain plantation and tract or land situate in upon a branch of Farnham Creek called the Bryery Swamp and bounded (same description as deed between Mary Gilbert and Thomas Durham above) April 20, 1707 signed. Wit Anne Kelly and Mil. Waters

(Note Anne Kelly is Thomas Durham’s indentured servant.)

Court Order Book Page 299 Sept 3, 1707 – Mary Gilbert ack deed to Thomas Durham, ordered recorded.

Court Order Book Page 299 Sept 3, 1707 – William Smoot ack release of right and title of parcel of land sold by Mary Gilbert to Thomas Durham and ordered to be recorded.

I’ve grouped the information about James Gilbert together, because it becomes very important in the story of Dorothy, Thomas Durham’s wife.

The Lay of the Land

We have references to land off of a Branch of Farnham Creek and also Moratico Creek. You can see both of these on the 1859 Bucholtz Map, just below Toreskey and Corbin’s Creeks. Briery Swamp that I believe became Marshy Swamp appeared to be on Totuskey Creek, based on previous Dodson Deeds, and is shown such on this map, but these deeds refer to Briery Swamp off of Farnham Creek, so who knows exactly.



This contemporary map shows Totuskey Creek, Farnham Creek and Morattico Creek. Thomas Dodson lived as far north as Rich Neck and we have Thomas Durham mentioned as far south as Morattico Creek. Both men owned multiple pieces of land that likely did not abut each other.



On the map above, Rich Neck is at the top, then Totuskey Creek, then Farnham Creek near Sharps, and the lowest arrow is Morattico Creek. As you can see, these creeks have many small feeders across about half of the width of the peninsula.



Today this area is dotted by cleared areas for farming, woodlands and small villages.

The Scandal of Ann Kelly

Ann Kelly’s indenture to Thomas Durham begins like normal in 1699 when she was determined to be 14 years old. The court determined her age so that the length of her indenture could be determined. In 1704, she gave her age to be 20, which would have put her birth in 1684. If she were 14 in 1699, then she would have been born in 1685.

Court Order Book Page 406, June 7, 1699 – Ann Kelly servant to Thomas Durham being presented to this court to have inspection into her age is adjudged 14 years old and ordered to serve her master or his assigns according to act.

However, by 1708, things had heated up quite a bit.

Court Order Book Page 372, July 7, 1708 – Anne Kelly, servant to Thomas Durham, being brought before the court by her master for committing the sin of fornication and having a bastard child and said Anne refusing to confess who was the father of the child, the court have ordered she be committed to the county goale there to remaine until such time as she shall confess who is the true father of her child and it is also ordered that she serve her master or his assignes after her time by indenture custome or otherwise shall be fully expired according to law in compensation for the trouble of his house during the time of her childbirth.

Court Order Book Page 372, July 7, 1708 – This day Dorothy Durham for an the behalf of her husband Thomas Durham confessed judgement to the church wardens of Northfarnham parish to the use of the parish for 500 pounds tobacco the same being the fine of Anne Kelly for committing the sin of fornication and having a bastard child which is ordered to be paid with costs.

Court Order Book Page 4, March 2, 1708/9 – Anne Kelly came into court and made oath that Thomas Durham Jr. is the true father of 2 bastard children borne of her body in the time of her service with his father, Thomas Durham the elder. Upon motion of the Queen’s attorney ordered that Thomas Durham Jr be summoned to next court to enter into bond with security for the indemnification of the parish and what charge may acrew to the parish for or by reason of the children aforesaid.

Questions and More Questions

I have so many questions.

Thomas Durham Jr. was born in 1690, so he was 17 when he impregnated Anne Kelly who was then 22 or 23, assuming the child was born in 1708. Given the timing of the second child’s birth, it’s certainly possible that the first child was born even earlier, as in 1706 which means Anne would have gotten pregnant as early as 1705 when Thomas was 15. Why was she protecting Thomas, even to her own detriment? Did she believe she would one day marry him? Or was she fearful? And if she was fearful, of whom? And why?

Why did Dorothy step in “on behalf of her husband,” an extremely unusual move for a woman in colonial Virginia? Why didn’t Thomas Durham step in for himself, or sign a power of attorney? Instead, Dorothy rode all the way to the court house and appeared personally, instead of Thomas. This suggests a very strong woman defying her husband’s wishes. Why? Did she secretly know that Ann’s child was her grandchild? Or was it exactly the opposite? She had no idea and was appalled to make that discovery, which might explain why Thomas Dodson posted Ann’s bond for the second child.

To their credit, between Dorothy Durham and Thomas Dodson, they did not allow Ann to go to jail for something she was only half responsible for, while the non-servant male child of the plantation owner went scot free. Thomas Dodson was, of course, Mary Durham’s husband and the fact that he posted Anne Kelly’s bond made her indentured to Thomas Dodson after her original indenture ended, according to court order. Mary Durham Dodson, Thomas’s wife, was the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy Durham.

Oh, what a web we weave!

Then, to add insult to injury, Thomas Durham Jr. married Mary Smoot (who had inherited Mary Grady’s land) about 1710. Ann Kelly was still serving her additional indentures for having two “bastard children” when Thomas married, given that the additional time to serve was typically 5 years, per child. She still had years to go. If Ann had any thought that she would one day marry Thomas Durham Jr., they were assuredly dashed by this point. Ann is left with two small children, serving additional time as a servant, and Thomas Durham Jr. marries the neighbor girl who inherited land. After Thomas Durham Jr. and Mary Smoot were married, he legally controlled her land.

This isn’t the first or last time Thomas Durham Jr.’s character would be called into question.

Constable

Court Order Book Page 92, May 6, 1713 – Ordered Thomas Durham officiate as constable for this ensuing year in the roome and stead of Bartholomew Richard Dodson between Moratico and Farnham Creeks and that he repaire to some Justice to be sworn accordingly.

There is no Jr. mentioned, so this looks to be Thomas Durham Sr. This further confirms the area where Thomas Durham was actually living.

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Thomas Durham’s Will

In 1711, Thomas Durham wrote his will, but he didn’t pass away until in 1715.

Thomas Durham’s will was dated August 4, 1711 and proved in court June 1, 1715.

In the name of God Amen, I, Thomas Durham of Northfarnham in the County of Richmond being sick in Body but of sound and perfect Memory. Praise be given unto God therefore calling to Mind His Mortallity of my body and that it is appointed for all Men once to Die, Do make and Ordain this my Last Will & Testament, That is to say– Principally & first of all I Recommend my soul unto the hands of God that gave it and my Body to the Earth to be Buried in Christian and Decent manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named; nothing Doubting but at the generall Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty Power of God; And as touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath Pleased God to Bless me in this Life—–

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Dear & Loving wife Dorothy Durham the use of my Plantations, together with all my Lands & Tenements with all and Every of their Appurtenances–Proffits and Commoditys __________ Belonging or appertaining for & During the _____________ of her natural Life and after her Decease if my Son Thomas Durham and Mary his wife do by some sufficient Instrument in writing under their hands and seals and affording to due forme of Law Release and acquitt all and singular their Right, Title and Interest in and unto Fifty acres of Land being the same Tract & Plantation which we had conveyed us by Mary Gilbert unto my son John Durham and his heirs or pay him the said: John Durham Eight Thousand Pounds of Tobacco in Lieu of His said Land and also pay unto my Daughter Mary Dodson Fifteen hundred pounds of Tobacco that then and upon this consideration——-aforesaid: I do give and bequeath unto my said son Thomas Durham and his heirs Lawfully Begotten and for want of such issue unto my son John Durham and his heirs Lawfully Begotton and in _______ of such issue unto my GrandSon Thomas Dodson and his heirs, But if my said son Thomas Durham doth refuse and will not release the said fifty acres of Land nor pay the Tobacco aforesaid: I do will and Bequeath the said Plantation whereon I now dwell with all my Lands unto my son John Durham and his heirs—

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Son John Durham Fifty acres of Land more or less being the Plantation with all the Tract and Parcell of Land that was Conveyed us by Mary Gilbert, to have and to hold the said Tract and Parcell of Land with the appurtainances unto my said son John Durham and his heirs Lawfully begotten and for want of such issue unto my GrandSon Thomas Dodson and his heirs—

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son John Durham one Feather Bed and Furniture, one Cow and calf, one Mare and Iron Pott, Two ____ Dishes and half a dozen Plates

Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Dodson Five Thousand Pounds of Tobacco; Fifteen hundred Pounds of the same to be paid by my son Thomas Durham within Nine months after the Decise of my wife and Five hundred the Rest of the said Tobacco to be paid by my Son John Durham at the Decease of my Wife—-

Item. I give and Bequeath all the Residue of my Estate, Goods, Cattle and Chattells unto my wife Dorothy Durham for & During her widowhood, but if she doth Marry that _____ off my Personall Estate, Except what is herein given to John Durham shall be Equally Divided between my wife and my three Children, and I do make and Ordain my Dear & well beloved Wife Sole Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament—Rattifying and Confirming this & none other to be my Last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Fourth Day of August in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eleven. Signed, Sealed & Published and Declared in the presence of us– Joan O Searles her mark, Arthur Kay his mark, Miles Walters Thomas Durham his mark (seal)

Att. at a Court held for Richmond County ye first Day of June 1715 This Will was approved in open Court by the oaths of Arthur Key & Joan Searles ______ of the Witness or tthereto be on admitted to Recored…Tests M: Beckewith C.C.O.”

Thomas Durham’s will entry in the will book looks like the clerk reproduced Thomas’s own mark.



Does this mean that Thomas Durham could never write, or that he was simply too ill or old to sign his will? He didn’t pass away for another 4 years, so he certainly was not on his deathbed when he wrote his will in 1711, although he might have thought he was. He does say that he is “sick in body” but he apparently recovered enough to be appointed constable in 1713. Although there is no Jr. or Sr. mentioned, so the 1713 constable entry could have been for his son.

And speaking of his son, Thomas Jr., Thomas Sr. left an inheritance only to the children “lawfully begotten” with his sons, excluding his grandchildren by Anne Kelly, if either of those children were still living. In that era, illegitimate children could not inherit from their father unless there was specific verbiage to the contrary.

Thomas Durham, according to his will, apparently has two parcels of land – although the will is confusing and he only mentions the 50 acre parcel obtained from Mary Gilbert specifically. The second, referenced rather obliquely, must surely be the 62 acres that he is living on conveyed to Dorothy from William Smoot in 1700. The fact that Thomas Durham does not include this second piece specifically in his will is likely because William Smoot conveyed the land directly to Dorothy, omitting Thomas.

As it turns out, which of his two sons obtained the land becomes irrelevant, because John died without issue in 1722.

P 212 – Thomas Durham inventory July 6, 1715

Dorothy Remarries

We don’t know exactly when Thomas Durham died, but by the time his will was probated, which is typically within 90 days of death, Dorothy was remarried. This seems soon by today’s standards but wasn’t at all uncommon in colonial Virginia.

The fact that Dorothy had remarried meant that she would only receive a child’s share of Thomas’s estate, one fourth, except for the land which he had already bequeathed to his children.

Court Order Book Page 283, June 1, 1715 – Last will and testament of Thomas Durham decd presented into court by Dorothy Greenham, his executrix who made oath and proved by the oaths of Arthur Key and John Searles, two of the witnesses.

Jeremiah Greenham, Dorothy Greenham, John Doyle and Richard Fowler came into court and ack bond for the said Dorothy Greenham admin for the estate of Thomas Durham, decd.

Thomas Griffin, Thomas Glascock, William Downham and George Davenport or any 3 of them to appraise the estate of Thomas Durham, decd. Oath of appraisers to be sworn and also of Dorothy Greenham, the executrix, for her true discovery thereof.

Thomas Durham’s Estate Inventory

Court Order Book Page 62-63 – Jeremiah Greenham and Dorothy, his wife, John Boyle and Richard Fowler of Richmond Co. held and bound for 200 pounds currant money of Virginia condition that Dorothy Greenham executrix of last will of Thomas Durham decd to make a true and perfect inventory of estate of said decd. Signed Jeremiah Greenham, Dorothy Greenham her mark as a D, John Doyle and Richard Fowler

Court Order Book Page 292 July 6, 1715 – Appraisement for estate of Thomas Durham decd returned and recorded.

Thomas’s inventory was taken on June 27, as follows:

One feather bed, bolster, 2 pillows and cafos? (cases?), 3 blankets and one rug, one par of cotton cheets, curtains, valances and bedstead – 6.0.0
Rugs at that time meant bed rugs, which were wool and decorative and functioned as both a layer of warmth and decoration on top of colonial beds.

One large table and form – 1.0.0
A form was a type of bench.

One small “ – 0.05.0
Six wooden chairs and one flagg – 0.10.0
One Bible and two old books – 0.05.0
I sure would like to know the names of the books. It would tell us a lot about Thomas.

One butter pott, ditto plate and pann – 0.02.06
One brass candlestick and one iron pann – 0.01.0
Just one candlestick?

One bedstead – 0.05.0
One pair small styl’ds (probably stillyards) – 0.02.06
One looking glass – 0.01.03
One Huckaback table cloth and one dozen of napkins – 1.11.06
Huckaback was a type of course absorbent cotton or linen fabric typically used for making towels.

One small old table cloth, 4 old cotton napkins and 2 linen towels, one sheet of the same cloth and one cotton sheet – 0.12.0
Above Stairs

One feather bed, bolster, curtains, valances, 1 rugg ? pair of blankets – 02.10.0
One old couch bod an old blanket and a cadord? – 0.10.00
One rug, two pillows and one bolster case – 0.15.00
Three chests – 0.10.00
In the Kitchin

One flock bed and bolster, two blankets, one rug and bedstead – 01.0.0
One old “, one blanket, one cadoro – 0.05.0
One spinning sheel and hoop of cards – 0.10.00
A parcel of old tubs – 0.05.00
A parcel of iron work – 0.04.02
Kitchin

One large iron pott and hooks, qt 9 gal 4 ? p’s – 01.12.00
Five small “with four pair of hooks qt 1345 at “ – 02.04.02
Two pair of old pott racks – 0.02.00
A pair of tongs, one spit – 0.08.0
Two smoothing irons – 0.02.0
One old musket and one old frying pann – 0.05.06
If the musket was in the kitchen, it probably wasn’t for self-defense.

One pofflo? – 0.05.00
Two bags 1’b:6’l a and one old sadle 2’b:6’l, one old chest 1’b:6’l – 0.05.06
Five hodgos? 8’b, two pailed, two piggins, one old tubb 5’l – 0.13.0
A parcel of white salt a’l 2 bushels 2’l, one cart sadle and harness 1’d:6’l – 0.03.06
35 of good pewter at 10’l pr p’d – 29 of old ditto at 6’l ? pd – 02.04.01
Three dozen of pewter spoons at 6’b, 16 of wools at 9’l ? pd, one old sauce pann 2’d – 0.18.02
Two cows and calves at 2 each, three yearlings at 15’l each, one bull at 3’l 10’s – 06.15.0
Five cows at ? 15’s each, one steer 6 years old in 2’l 10’s, two heifers at ? each – 13.05.00
Eight sheep at 6 each, one large mare at 3’l – 5.08.0
A servant boy two years and 7 months to serve – 08.0.0
Signed:

Thomas Griffin, Thomas Glascock, George Davenport on June 27, 1715

Apparently Anne Kelly long ago completed her indenture, or at least she is not listed as a servant in 1713. She would have been about 33 by this time.

I love this inventory because it tells us where various items were located in the house. For example, we know that there is an upstairs, and it’s large enough for a bed that included curtains and valances, so no shoddy place to sleep.

The main living quarters, downstairs, included a bed with all the trappings, a second bedstead, but perhaps without a mattress, 2 tables complete with tablecloths and napkins, chairs, butter molds, a looking glass, but only 1 candlestick.

There’s another bed in the kitchen, maybe for the servant boy. It’s flock instead of a feather bed. Flock is a type of filling made of scraps and wool. The spinning wheel is in the kitchen too.

I’m guessing this house had two rooms downstairs, one room “above the stairs,” and the kitchen which may or may not have been attached. There doesn’t seem to be any furniture for more rooms.

There was no mention of tobacco or any farm implements associated with anything except livestock, although tobacco was mentioned in Thomas’s will, so he clearly farmed tobacco in 1711.

Furthermore, there was no cart or wagon. There is only one horse and an old saddle. There are no pistols, which “gentlemen” would have had, and the old musket is in the kitchen. There is no women’s saddle either.

Thomas Durham does not appear to be a wealthy man, yet he does have pewter and tablecloths.

He does not own any slaves which was very common for plantation owners in that time and place.

What I wouldn’t give for that Bible and the information it contained. We wouldn’t have to wonder who his parents were, or question his wife’s maiden name. We might even know who his grandparents were, and where they were from in England. I wonder what ever happened to that Bible.

Guardian

This looks like some tension might have existed between John, the youngest son, Thomas Jr., the eldest son and Dorothy along with her new husband, Jeremiah Greenham. Daughter Mary was already married to Thomas Dodson.

Page 351, October 5, 1715 – This day John Durham by his petition prayed that his brother Thomas Durham might be admitted his guardian which was granted and said Thomas Durham gives security. Whereupon the said Thomas Durham together with John Harris and Thomas Elmore acknowledge their bond for the said Thomas Durham’s true performance of his guardianship.

Judgement granted to Thomas Durham as guardian for his brother John Durham against Jeremiah Greenham and Dorothy his wife, executrix of the last will of (page 352) Thomas Durham, decd for 1 feather bed and furniture, 1 cow and calf, 1 mare, 1 iron pott, 2 pewter dishes and half a dozen of plates being legacies left him the said John Durham buy the said Thomas Durham, his late father, decd, in his last will and testament, which is ordered to be paid.

Here, we find the source of the issue. John who was only 17, wanted his share of the estate, even though he would have still been living at home. This probably means that John went to live with Thomas…and took with him the bed, furniture, cow, calf, mare pewter and other items. Thomas obviously did not release the 50 acres to John.

Dorothy probably argued that John, as yet underage, was yet living at home so not yet entitled to any of the estate until he came of age. Clearly, this was not settled and went through the court process, probably causing very hard feelings between Dorothy and both of her sons.

Thomas Durham sells Land

In 1723, Thomas Durham Jr. sells land which could have been his father’s to Thomas Dodson, his sister’s husband.

Deed Book Page 240 Dec 4-10, 1723 – From Thomas Durham of Richmond County to Thomas Dodson Sr of same 5000 pounds tobacco parcel of 100 acres formerly belonging to Abraham Marshall bearing date of Nov 25th 1692 situate in Richmond Co and bounded by Charles Dodson, being part of the pat formerly granted to William Thatcher by the main branch of Toteskey. Signed Thomas and Mary Durham. Wit John Hill, William Walker, Jeremiah Greenham. Rec May 6, 1724 and Mary Durham appeared in court relinquished dower.

Abraham Marshall is Dorothy Durham Greenham’s sister’s husband.

In 1733, the 100 acres is sold to the Lyell family

Deed Book Page 12, Lease and release, Dec 6-7, 1733 – From Thomas Dodson Sr. and Mary his wife and Thomas Dodson Jr. and Eliza his wife all of NFP to John’n Lyell of same in consideration of a negro woman to be delivered to said Dodson as soon as any comes to Virginia to be sold as the said Dodson Jr. wished about 130 acres in NFP and bounded by Charles Dodson by the main swamp of Totuskey. The other 30 acres of land is bounded by old Cone path formerly belonging to Daniel Oneal, a line of trees that divides the land of Mr. Spencer and the land of Thomas Dusin, corner oak formerly belonging to William Matthews, along Matthews line the land formerly belonging to John Jenly. Of the 130 acres, 100 acres formerly belonged to Abraham Marshall by a deed dates 25 9ber 1692 and from thence conveyed to Thomas Durham and by the said Durham sold to Thomas Dodson Sr. The other 30 acres was formerly sold by Thomas Dusin to Thomas Southern by deed dated 21 7ber 1687. Signed Thomas Dodson Sr. his mark T, Mary her mark M, Thomas Dodson Jr., Elizabeth her mark, wit Robert Reynolds and George Gibson and William Creel Rec April 1, 1734

Deed Book Page 25, May 4 1734 _ From Jane Lawson, John Steptoe Jr. and Joanna his wife of Christchurch parish in Lancaster Co. to Robert Mitchell of St. Mary’s Whiteside in Lancaster 18,000 pounds tobacco and 50# and divers other causes 450 acres in North Farnham Parish bounded on west by a branch of Moratico that divides this land from the land of John Mills, Thomas Durham on the north side, Abraham Goad on the NE, William King and Mr. Anthony Sydnor on the east side, Isaac White on the south. Land part of a patent granted to Thomas Madison dated 1770 (sic) by him sold to Capt. John Purvis and by Purvis to John Ockley and by Ockley given by will to said Jean Lawson. Signed by all.

Drunk at Church

Court Order Book Page 11, Nov. 7, 1721 – Ordered sheriff to summon Thomas Durham of North Farnham Parish to answer presentment of the grand jury against him for coming to his parish church drunk on the 29th day of October last past.

Apparently, Thomas Durham’s son, Thomas Jr., now age 31, was a bit rowdy or couldn’t hold his liquor, or both. Apparently now he’s attending church, but not sober. He obviously did not like to attend church. Perhaps his earlier escapades weren’t quite forgiven nor forgotten by parishioners.

We’ll leave Thomas’s life and times on this rather humorous note. Well, it’s humorous if you weren’t there and are looking back from a perspective of nearly 200 years. Perhaps Thomas felt that showing up drunk was better than not showing up at all, a fineable offense, as we already know. Or perhaps Thomas had a drinking problem. Drinking alcoholic beverages during that time was a daily affair, especially if the water was suspect in terms of cleanliness – but drunk on Sunday morning to the point that he was actually fined?

The Durham family seems determined to leave us with questions!

The Persistent Rumor about Governor Henry Thomas Durham

If you sign on to Ancestry or any other site and look at trees, you’ll find the persistent rumor that Thomas Durham is the son of Governor Henry Thomas Durham who had a son, Thomas, born about 1634.

Unfortunately, there is not one shred of evidence to connect the two. Several trees also have the Governor passing away in 1694 in North Farnham Parish in Richmond County. I can assuredly tell you that there are absolutely NO records to corroborate this information.

The one piece of evidence I did find was posted in 1999 on GenForum by Gene, as follows:

Sorry, guys, LDS records notwithstanding, Thomas DURHAM 1661/1715 of Richmond Co.VA married to Dorothy ??? is NOT the son of Gov. Henry DURHAM of Bermuda. I bought that story too, but couldn’t prove it was the same Thomas.

Finally, I wrote Bermuda Archives, and received an abstract of a lawsuit filed in Bermuda in 1734 that definitely proved that the Thomas who was born to Gov. Hunt lived and died in Bermuda where he had a son “Richard Durham of Sandys tribe marriner Eldest son and heir of Thomas Durham Late of the same Gent: dec’d, who was the son of Henry Durham, Esq.” The suit was in regard to property in Bermuda lately in the possession of Judith DURHAM, Henry’s wife. I would love to know also who the parents of our Thomas of Virginia were, but they weren’t Henry and Judith Hunt Durham of Bermuda. I will say there is an outside chance there could be a collateral relationship, since the father of Henry Durham of Bermuda also named Thomas had other sons, who also may have had a son named Thomas, and of course there was trading, etc. between Bermuda and Virginia during that time, of which scant records were kept. Gene in Gotha.

What Gene didn’t mention is that Thomas is a very common first name.

In case you’re having trouble with all the characters, I charted the relationships of Henry Durham, the Governor.



I think we can put the rumor of Thomas Durham of Richmond County being the son of Henry Durham, the Governor of Bermuda, to bed. Furthermore, a Governor’s son would not show up penniless and not own land until 8 years after he was beyond “a great age,” according to court records.

DNA

I was unable to find any evidence in the Durham DNA project that any male Durham descendants of Thomas Durham had done the Y DNA testing. I was quite hopeful, because, needless to say, a match to a Durham from England would give us someplace to look for the origins of our Thomas.

The Y chromosome is passed from father to son, with no admixture from the mother, so Thomas’s two sons, would have passed their Durham Y chromosome to their sons and so forth to the current generation of Durham men descended from Thomas.

It appears that Thomas Durham’s son, John, died unmarried on September 23, 1722.

Son Thomas Durham, Jr., aside from the illegitimate children he had with Anne Kelly, whose genders are unknown, according to the North Farnham Parish records had several children, as follows, with Mary Smoot:

Durham, John son of Thomas and Mary Durham, Dec. 14, 1724/5 (sic)
Durham, Mary daughter of Thomas and Mary Durham, May 14, 1728
Durham, Susanna daughter of Thomas and Mary Durham, May 14, 1728
Durham, Margaret and Dominick Newgent, Dec. 2, 1729 (identity of Margaret who is marrying is entirely unknown)
Durham, Wilmoth daughter of Thomas and Mary Durham, May 21, 1730
Durham, Kathrine daughter of Thomas and Mary Durham, March 18, 1731
Durham, Millicent daughter of Thomas and Mary Durham, Aug. 4, 1734
Durham, Willmoth Oct. 2, 1734 (death)
Durham, Thomas Dec. 3, 1734 (death)
Poor Mary – a new child born in August, a daughter dead two months later and her husband two months following that.

These births and deaths leave us with Thomas Durham Jr. having only one known son, John, born in 1724. John is reported to have married Sarah Hightower and had three sons, Joshua Durham (1748-1816), Charnel Hightower Durham (1753-1836) and Daniel Durham (1777-1868). The births of both Joshua and Charnel are recorded in the North Farnham Parish records, but Daniel is not. I’m hopeful that a male Durham descends from one of these lines and has tested or is willing to Y DNA test at Family Tree DNA. If that’s you, please let me know. I have a testing scholarship for you!!!

biography contiued...

Summary

I have this nagging feeling that we are missing the first half of Thomas Durham Sr.’s adult life.

The first mention of the Durham surname is in 1686 with the birth of Thomas and Dorothy’s child, Mary. She may have been their first child born and she is the first recorded, but the records are known to be incomplete.

In 1699, we find Thomas exempted from taxes due to his great age, but his wife, Dorothy, in 1704 says she’s about 41 years of age, which would put her birth year at about 1663.

If Thomas was of “great age” in 1699, he would have been at least 50, if not 60 or older. In 1699, Dorothy would have been 37.

Furthermore, Thomas Durham owns no land at all until in 1700 when William Smoot deeds 62 acres to Dorothy, omitting him in the deed, and then in 1707, Mary Gilbert adds another 50 acres.

We know, based on Thomas’s will in 1711 he still owns two pieces of land, one of which is the 50 acre tract.

However, there are some rather unusual things about Thomas. He never, not once, sits on a jury. In Virginia, at that time, I believe you had to be a white landowner to do so. That would likely mean he was not eligible until 1707. Either he or his son were appointed constable in 1713, which means they were respected and trusted within the community.

In 1723, Thomas Durham Jr. sells 100 acres of land that belonged to his mother’s sister’s husband. However, there is no record of either Thomas Jr. or Thomas Sr. purchasing that land. Where Thomas Jr. obtained it is a mystery. If the 1692 notation in the deed refers to when Abraham Marshall sold the land to Thomas, it would have had to be Thomas Sr. because Thomas Jr. was still a child, born in 1690.

In other words, there seems to have been some transactions that were handled by family that were never recorded at the courthouse.

While we know quite a bit about the life of Thomas Durham from 1686 on, we know absolutely nothing about his life before that time. Was he perhaps an indentured servant, fulfilling his obligation before he could marry?

He certainly did not come to the Northern Neck with any money, because he did not purchase land until 21 years after his presence is the area is first known. He never owned slaves which was very common for plantation owners, although he did have at least two indentured servants – one of which gave him two grandchildren.

Thomas Durham Sr. remains, in very large part, a mystery.

end of biography

Alt Birth:
(North Farnham Parish)

Died:
(North Farnham Parish)

Thomas married Dorothy (Smoot) in BY 1685 in Richmond County, Virginia. Dorothy was born on 7 Apr 1663 in Richmond County, Virginia; died after 1725 in Richmond County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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