John Harris, Sr.

Notes:

Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Name: John Harris
SAR Membership: 41089
Birth Date: 1727
Birth Place: Monaghan, Ireland
Death Date: 8 Jun 1808
Death Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Spouse: Eleanor Reynolds
Children: Hugh Harris

CENSUS RECORDS
1800 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 7

---------------

"Our Kith and Kin: or, A history of the Harris family, 1754-1895, Mary Letitia Chalmers, Philadelphia

John and Eleanor (Reynolds) Harris, the ancestors of the 'Harris Family', were parishioners of Rev Thomas Clark, M.D. and natives of Monaghan County, Ireland.

They were amoung the number of fithful followers who accompanied Dr Clark to prison in January 1754, for their youngest son James Harris, the author of a little work on Psalmody, known as the 'Plowman's Letter' says in the book: "I heard my mother mention to Dr. Clark that she remembered that on their way to jail they sang the 29th verse of the 18th Psalm (old version), which promises were made good to him, for he was honorably acquitted."

John and Eleanor had their marriage solemnized by Dr C lark, during his incarceration, the latter part of January 1754. A few months later they sailed for America. Their ship was detained in quarantine for a length of time, during which detention their first born saw the light. After landing they settled and remained for several years in Lancaster County, PA. Then they moved to North Carolina and located temporarily on 'Goose Creek' in either Mecklenburg or Union County, N.C. This removal probably took place about the year 1767 or 1768.

In a short time they secured a large tract of land, known as 'Indian Land' situated partly in Mecklenburg County, NC and in York District, SC. Here they found a permanent home and spent the remainder of their days.

This last settlement was likely made prior to 1775, as we learn from a "History of Steele Creek" by Rev J. B. Watt that as early as 1775 a few families from Lancaster County, PA, originally from Ireland, settled in Steel Creek, and from that time till their organization in 1792/93, received supplies by ministers direct from Ireland and Pennsylvania, and amoung others 'Clark' is named. (Rev Thomas Clark we presume)

John and Eleanor Harris preceded Dr. Clark to this country by at least 10 years, and 'tradition' says that John Harris rode all the way from SC to NY on horseback, leading an extra horse for the doctor to ride back, and that in this way he made his first visit to the South. Dr. Robert Lathan, in his "History of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South' says that Dr. Clark visited that portion of his congregation which went to SC. It is evident from the referenced book that Dr. Clark made at least 4 seperate visits from NY to SC, and during these visits and after his permanent settlement in SC, he was a welcome visitor at the comfortable home of John and Eleanor Harris.

In his last publication, a "Pastoral Letter" written from Long Cane, Abbeville County, SC in 1792, to the Associate congregation in Ballybay, Ireland, and printed in Salem, NY in 1811, Dr. Clark says that while imprisoned "one young couple of your number came and got their marriage solemnized in prison, viz: John Harris and Eleanor Reynolds, now settled here by the Catawba River. She lately died an eminent Christian, and her children still act as firm friends to religion, and are in comfortable crcumstances."

John and Eleanor had four sons; Hugh, Robert, John and James. The two oldest sons (Hugh and Robert) were in active service during the whole of the Revolutionary War. Once they were captured and imprisoned in Camden, SC, but with other prisioners effected their escape and rejoined the American Army.

John Harris Sr, and three of his sons, Hugh, John Jr and James were prominent in the organization of Lower Steele Creek or Blackstock's Church, in 1792/93. James was elected and ordained one of the first ruling elders.
-------------

"Our Kith and Kin: or, A history of the Harris family, 1754-1895, Mary Letitia Chalmers, Philadelphia

Our story begins with a marriage solemnized within the gloomy walls of a prison. We sometimes witness marriages in churches, brilliantly lighted, with elaborate decorations, large audiences and the music of the deep toned organ; somtimes in ancestral halls among friends and relations who load the happy pair with costly presents and congratulations; somtimes in the humbler walks of life with but few to witness; and occasionally a "Gretna Green" affair.

But in the case of JOHN HARRIS and ELEANOR REYNOLDS, our worthy and esteemed ancestors, how very different.

On 23 January 1754, Rev Thomas Clark, M.D., the beloved pastor of JOHN and ELEANOR, at Ballybay Congregation, Ireland, was arrested by the civil authorities, at the instigation of his Socinianized Presbyterian enemies, while in the very act of moderating in a call in the congregation of New Bliss.

The charge was disloyalty, because he refused to swear by "Kissing the Book," believing it to be unsciptural, and also because he refused to take the "Oath of Abjuration," inasmuch as it recognized the king as the head of the Church, though he had proven his loyalty be entering the army while a theological student and fighting against the Pretender.

Here is Dr. Clark's own statement of the affair: "They well knew that the Associate Synod of Scotland, to which I belonged, scrupled at the form of 'Book Kissing,' so in hopes to drive me out of the kingdom they summoned me on the Lord's day to swear the State Oath and Kiss the Book, which I refused to do. They fined me and afterward cmmitted me to jail."

All that night, after his arrest, he was kept under guard in a tavern, and the next day taken to Monaghan Jail. Many of his people accompanied him, and instead of allowing them to rescue him as they would have done, they sang portions of the 18th Psalm.

Such a man might suffer trouble as an evil does, even unto bonds, but the word of God could not be bound. During his imprisonment, like the great apostle to the Gentiles when a prisoner at Rome, Dr. Clark wrote frequent letters of instruction and comfort to his devoted people, who cheered and brightened the gloomy hours of their pastor's prison life by many tokens of love and loyalty. He preached to as many of them as could convene on the Sabbath, poured the baptismal waters upon the brows of thirteen little children, and married at least one couple, JOHN HARRIS and ELEANOR REYNOLDS. This last tender and beutiful act of devotion to their pastor on the part of two young lovers must have made a deep and lasting impression upon Dr. Clark, for nearly forty years afterwards he refers to it with manifest pleasure in the last document his hand ever wrote.

When the day of trial came his commitment was found to be erroneous and the whole thing a fraud and he was immediately discharged. He was urged to prosecute his persecutors with every assurance of success, but he refused, saying: "Vengence is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."



Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=103139529

John married Elinor Reynolds. Elinor was born ca 1726, County Monaghan, Ulster, Ireland; died 22 Aug 1789, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Unsourced

Hugh, the oldest son of John and Eleanor, was born on board the ship in which his parents sailed for America, during a protracted quarantine. At what port the landed we are unable to say. their home was for 12-13 years in Lancaster County, PA, then they came south and permanently settled in Steele Creek, NC. In a few years the country was involved in the 'Revolutionary War', and Hugh and his brother Robert enlisted as soldiers and served through the war.

They endured many of the harships of war, including a capture and brief imprisonment at Camden, SC, but in the day of battle their 'heads were covered,' and they lived to enjoy the blessings of peace and liberty.

Hugh was married on the 11th of January 1780, to Martha Robison, of Mecklinburg County, NC. Martha was connected with that numerous family of Robisons, the early settlers of Sugar Creek, NC. Hugh was a man much esteemed in his day, and was noted for his strict punctuality in attending the public ordinances of the church. His home was some thirteen miles distant from the church in which he worshiped two-thirds of the time, but he was usually among the first arrivals at the place Sabbath morning.

He died after a lingering sickness, as we learn from the diary of Martha Harris, his brother John's wife. "Hugh Harris, senior departed this life upon the 11th day of August 1825, after an illness of about ten months, which he endured with Christian patience and resignation." Hugh died in the seventy-first year of his age.

Martha R. Harris, his wife, was born December 1754, and died 25 January 1834, aged eighty years.

The remains of both lie in the cemetery at Big Steele Creek, Mecklinburg County, NC.

Hugh's home was one mile east of Lower Steele Creek Church, near the public road, known then -- and also at the present day, as 'The Nation Ford Road,' Nation Ford being on the Catawba River. The location is now known as the Burns' Place.



WILL

North Carolina Probate Records 1735-1970

Me cklenburg County Wills, 1777-1829, Vol D, pg 86

In the name of God, Amen. I, Hugh Harris of the County of Mecklenburg & State of No Carolina, being in a state of indisposition and judging that the providence of God may bring ___ the disposition of my body before long have thought proper to ordain this my Last Will and Testament as follows: viz

1st: I will that my body be committed to its kindred earth in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter appointed and the following disposition take place.

2nd: I will to my wife Martha Harris the mansion house where I now live, together with all other buildings & farming utensils, Negros, horses & stock of all kinds, or so much of them as she thinks in need of during her natural life. Also I will to her forever at her own disposal one Negro woman of her choice together with all the household & kitchen furniture (the hook-weights___


3rd: I will to my son Hugh two hundred & eleven acres out of the tract of land on which I now live, on the North & West side of my house. Beginning at a hickory on Springs line about 21 poles West of my spring house ___ing, Thence N 13 W 122 poles to a hickory near the big branch. Thence N 62 E 111 poles to a stake on Meacham?s line. Thence N 9 W 14 poles to Meacham & McLeary corner. Thence with the various causes of this ___ tract to the Beginning. Also the N. W. end of the Indian Land Beginning at a B Gum on the ____ line running thence a straight course to ____ _____ & Post Oak corner on ___ Parson?s line. Also my clock at my wife?s death.

4th: I will that the residue of my property which is not already bequeathed is to remain in the hands of my wife for her use during her natural life Except such part of the stock & Negroes as might be thought an encumbrance. Those are to be disposed of by the Executors if it meets with my wifes approbation. The benefit of such sales are to be for the use of my wife if she needs it & not otherwise. Also at my wifes death my land is to be appraised & that my son Hugh shall have the first refusal of it at the value set upon it. Also that the remainder of my Estate be equally divided between my children Except my son John that if he has no legal offspring his is to receive only half a share of what is coming to his brothers. Also that share which would fall to my son Robert shall be equally divided between his children only that his son John shall take two shares of what is coming to his brothers & sisters. Also that my Negroes be valued & taken at the appraisement by the Legatees.

5th: That if any misunderstanding or dispute about the Estate should arise, the Executors shall charge those disinterested persons of good understandings to give their verdict in writing as to what they think is the meaning of the Will or what would be justice in the case, & this verdict is to be final, and if any of the Legatees shall carry it into a Court of Law or Equity, that they shall thereby forfeit all their right, title & interest in my Last Will & Testament.

6th: I will & appoint my wife Executrix, H. Ric?d I. Greer and my son Hugh Executors of this my last Will & Testament. Signed, sealed, & published this 25th day of September in the year of our Lord 1824 in the presence of

George G. Barnett

James Harris

L. L. Meacham Hugh Harris (Seal)


I, Hugh Harris, of the County of Mecklenburg & State of North Carolina do this 10th day of June 1825 make & publish this Codicil to my last Will & Testament in the manner following

(that is to say) I give to my grandson Hugh Clark Harris the sum of Fifty Dollars & to my grandson Robert Calvin Grier & granddaughter Martha Harris Grier the sum of Twenty Dollars cash to be given in ____. And whereas in and by my last Will & Testament I have given to my son Hugh Harris the refusal of a part of my land at the appraised price, my will is that if Richard Peoples my son in law will come & live with my wife Martha Harris and take care of her that he shall have the privilege granted to Hugh Harris but if he does not come and live with her that he is not to have that privilege. And lastly it is my desire that this my present Codicil be annexed to and made a part of my Last Will & Testament to all intents & purposes. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 10th day of June in the year of our Lord 1825.

Signed, sealed, published & declared by the said above named Hugh Harris as a Codicil to be annexed to his last Will & Testament, in the presence of

James Harris

William Rivers Hugh Harris (Seal)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32812715

Hugh married Martha Robinson. Martha was born Dec., 1751, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 25 Jan 1834, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299375

Robert married Jane McCaule. Jane was born 1758, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 24 Jan 1816, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=61175121

James married Agness Nancy Hunter. Agness (daughter of John Hunter and Mary Harper) was born ca 1762, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 12 Feb 1812, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

James married Jane Sloan Hunter. Jane was born 11 Jan 1779, Ulster, Ireland; died 08 May 1839, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1800 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 7

or

Name: John Sloan [John Harris Esquire]
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Slaves: 3
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 10

1820 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 2
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 2
Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 16: 2
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 7
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 14

or

Name: John Harris
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 3
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Males - 45 and over: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 2
Slaves - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total Slaves: 8
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10

Birth:
Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Name: Captain John Harris
SAR Membership: 28542
Birth Date: 1763
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 26 Sep 1824
Death Place: Big Steele Greek, North Carolina
Spouse: Martha Hunter
Children: Nancy Agnes Harris

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32812975

John married Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter 31 Mar 1790, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Martha (daughter of John Hunter and Mary Harper) was born 1761, North Carolina; died 06 Oct 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mentioned in his father's will:

3rd: I will to my son Hugh two hundred & eleven acres out of the tract of land on which I now live, on the North & West side of my house. Beginning at a hickory on Springs line about 21 poles West of my spring house ___ing, Thence N 13 W 122 poles to a hickory near the big branch. Thence N 62 E 111 poles to a stake on Meacham?s line. Thence N 9 W 14 poles to Meacham & McLeary corner. Thence with the various causes of this ___ tract to the Beginning. Also the N. W. end of the Indian Land Beginning at a B Gum on the ____ line running thence a straight course to ____ _____ & Post Oak corner on ___ Parson?s line. Also my clock at my wife?s death.

4th: I will that the residue of my property which is not already bequeathed is to remain in the hands of my wife for her use during her natural life Except such part of the stock & Negroes as might be thought an encumbrance. Those are to be disposed of by the Executors if it meets with my wifes approbation. The benefit of such sales are to be for the use of my wife if she needs it & not otherwise. Also at my wifes death my land is to be appraised & that my son Hugh shall have the first refusal of it at the value set upon it. Also that the remainder of my Estate be equally divided between my children ...

Notes:

Mentioned in his father's will:

Also that the remainder of my Estate be equally divided between my children Except my son John that if he has no legal offspring his is to receive only half a share of what
is coming to his brothers.

Notes:

Mentioned in his father's will:

Also that share which would fall to my son Robert shall be equally divided between his children only that his son John shall take two shares of what is coming to his brothers & sisters.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299371

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299385

Eleanor married James McKee. James was born 05 Oct 1783, York Co. SC; died 18 Jan 1851, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299378
Inscription:
In / Memory of / Col. James M. Harris / Born Sep. 15th 1783 / Died Feb. 18th 1857

James married Frances Farrar. Frances was born 26 Sep 1786; died 14 Nov 1850, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299377
Inscription:
In Memory of/Thomas Clark Harris/who died Nov. 19th/1798 Aged 11 years

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66203332

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66203433

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52456052

Inscription:
Sacred
To the Memory of
MARY S LINDSAY,
Wife of
SAMUEL W. LINDSAY,
And Daughter of
JAMES HARRIS ESQ.
who departed this life
on the 25th day of August
1819: Aged 23 years
2 months & 28 days.

Mary married Samuel Lindsey. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32819483

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18188516

Henry married Jane R. Baldridge. Jane was born 28 Jan 1814, Tennessee; died 05 Apr 1844, Maury Co. TN; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Culleoka, Maury Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Jane Caroline Henderson. Jane was born 16 Jan 1815, Maury Co. TN; died 29 Nov 1903, Nashville, Davidson Co. TN; was buried , Wilkes Cemetery, Culleoka, Maury Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=55231366&

Mary married Col. Thomas Grier. Thomas was born 25 Dec 1785, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 10 Apr 1872, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=32807707&
Inscription:
Aged 36 years

Other Events:

• _UID: 16DBEED2E04D460D8C6DDAD3625E3D5529EA

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Yow
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy Yow 52
Louisa Yow 23
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Gow [Yow]
Age in 1860: 63
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 52
Nancy Yow 63
Winsie Yow 27

Nancy married Bradley YOW 20 Feb 1830, Randolph, NC. Bradley (son of Henry YOW and Mary GARNER) was born 8 Aug 1808, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC; died 18 Oct 1861, Wilcox Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=32807935&
Inscription:
died in the 50th year of his age

John married Evelina. Evelina was born 09 Jan 1802; died 19 Jul 1855, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111855786
Inscription:
Consort of Christopher Strong
Daughter of John and Martha Harris

Martha married Christopher Strong. Christopher was born Sep., 1801, Chester Co. SC; died 09 Apr 1845, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93464661

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299388
Inscription:
In/memory of/Robert Harris/McKee/second son of/James & Eleanor McKee/who died April 1/1827/aged 18 years &/3 months

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299387

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=57110440

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=77507879

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299389
Inscription:
Sacred/to the/memory of/Isaac Chauncy McKee/who departed this life/April 5th 1820/Aged 1 year and 8 months

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299386

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299370
Inscription:
Sacred to the Memory of F.H. Harris Died August 29th 1862 Aged 52 Years & 10 Mo's

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299381
Inscription:
In memory of Alfred Leroy Harris who departed this life March 9th 1830 in the 18th year of his age

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299380
In memory of James Wallace Harris who departed this life July 20th 1838 in the 23rd year of his age

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Lindsay&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=61576734&

Inscription:
To the memory of a son of
S W and MS Lindsay
Born on the 13th and departed his life
20 of December 1817

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=55230944

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=36162733

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=103181658

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37905846

Other Events:

• _UID: C33F9F2A087C47A292D05E509EAA0429BD8C

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Yow
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy Yow 52
Louisa Yow 23
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Kirk
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female [in household of her husband James J. Kirk]
Post Office: Prairie Bluff

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Clark
Age in 1870: 44
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Lower Peach Tree
Household Members:
James D Clark 50
Louisa Clark 44
Nancy J Kirk 13
James B Kirk 11
Lavinia Kirk 9
Anna J Kirk 6
William Clark 2

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Clark
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J. D. Clark
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Assists In Farm
Household Members:
J. D. Clark 62
Louisa Clark 54
James B. Kirk 21
Lavinia Kirk 18
Anna Kirk 16
Willie Clark 12


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=clark&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=3&GScnty=38&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=32129548&df=all&

Louisa married James J. KIRK. James (son of James Johnston KIRK, Sr. and Jane WALKER) was born ca 1824, Clarke Co. AL; died 21 Dec 1863, Rock Island, IL Prisoner of War Camp; was buried , Grave No. 44, Rock Island, IL Prisnor of War Camp. [Group Sheet]

Louisa married James D. CLARKE. James was born 28 Sep 1818, Warren Co. TN; died 05 Jun 1880, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8979FCCC87A84EBEB283B9875CBC838DA266

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Spencer Yow
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy 52
Louisa 23
Spencer 18
Winney 18
Eli 16

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Spencer Yow
Age in 1860: 27
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Value of real estate: $200
Household Members:
Spencer Yow 27

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Spencer Yaw [Spencer Yow]
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Leon, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: M.L. Yaw [Yow]
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Spencer Yow 47
M.L. Yow 38
Walter Yow 16
Travis Yow 14
Adelle Yow 12
Lou Yow 10
Belle Yow 4

Information on Spencer Yow's family was received from Mrs. J. M. Hall Jr. (Leila) of Houston TX (Bible records, family history, wills, McCord family history), with some supporting data from Mrs. Manuel Yow of Lawton,OK.
Spencer is burried at Buffalo,Leon,TX. The monument reads:
Spencer Yow
PVT Co. B - Regt. 38
Alabama Infantry
Confederate States Army
Jan. 6, 1833 - Feb. 21, 1881

Unsure of his Civil War Service. Records for 38th AL Co. B read "Yow, Spencer - 39 - Furnished a substitute"
Source: http://www.38thalabama.com/company-b.html

1866 Wilcox Co. AL census sheet 16
Spencer Yow Males: 2 <10 1 30-40 Females: 1 20-30
Eli Yow Males: 1 20-30 Females: 1 20-30

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=YOW&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSsr=41&GRid=16043311&

Died:
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Spencer Yow
Birth Date: 6 Jan 1833
Death Date: 21 Feb 1881
Cemetery: Buffalo Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Buffalo, Texas
Enlistment Date: 29 Mar 1862
Discharge Date: Unknown
Applicant: Ms. Pearl Perry
[Note: Records from the 38th Ala CSA indicate that Spencer paid for a substitute to go in his place.]

Spencer married Minverva Lucia MCCORD 28 Apr 1863, Camden, Wilcox Co, AL. Minverva was born 12 May 1842; died 25 Nov 1884, Leon Co. TX; was buried , Buffalo Cemetery Buffalo Leon Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: FA51B9EEDD384CBDA850120E4D44570414C8

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Winny Yow
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Name Age
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy 52
Louisa 23
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Winsie Gow [Yow]
Age in 1860: 27
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 52
Nancy Yow 63
Winsie Yow 27

Other Events:

• _UID: 7BFC0DA047594717BE71FDDD9A93829C760D

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Federal Census
Name: Eli Yow
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy 52
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16

1866 Wilcox Co. AL census sheet 16
Spencer Yow Males: 2 <10 1 30-40 Females: 1 20-30
Eli Yow Males: 1 20-30 Females: 1 20-30

1870 Federal Census
page 29 line 2
Name: Eli Yow
Age in 1870: 37
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Bethel, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Bethel
Value of Real Estate: $3000 Personal Property:$1000
Household Members:
Eli Yow 35

1870 Federal Census
Name: Eli Yow
page 31 Line 40
Age in 1870: 35
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Bethel, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Bethel
Value of real estate: $5,000 Personal Property: $5,000
[Note: unsure if these values are correct or if this is a total for several pages of the census]
Household Members:
Name Age
Eli Yow 35

Unsure which is the correct Eli Yow

1880 Federal Census
Name: Eli Yow
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Bethel, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Yow
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Eli Yow 45
Elizabeth Yow 24
Lula A. Yow 6
Minerva E. Yow 2
Nancy Yow 1

1900 Federal Census
Name: Eli York [Eli Yost]
Age: 65
Birth Date: May 1835
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Bethel, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Eli Yow 65
Jenne Yow 16
Eli B Yow 14
Hussie Yow 15
Grover Yow 12
Ossie Yow 11
Ella Yow 9
Clara Yow 6

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Eli Yow
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Texas
Regiment Name: 5 Texas Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 5th Regiment, Texas Infantry
Company: C
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M227 roll 41

HISTORY OF ALABAMA AND HER PEOPLE, The American Historical Society Inc., Chicago & New York, 1927. Vol II p129

Eli was Confederate soldier serving with Hoods' Texas troops in Texas and VA. He was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga while holding his gun in front of breast reloading, and a ball from enemy's gun struck his weapon, deflecting the bullet so that his leg was struck instead of his body. Later he was captured and held a prisoner. Following the war he was very successfully engaged in farming and he died in 1908, when he was 73 years old. His wife passed away in 1899, when she was 44 years old.

In addition to his farming interests Eli Yow operated a cotton gin and grist mill about 2 miles south of Pine Hill and a cotton gin, grist mill and saw mill in partnership with O. P. Kelly at Pine Hill, and he was one of a Committee to select a name for the town that is now called Pine Hill. A well educated man he kept himself posted on current events. Always a liberal supporter of schools and churches, and he united with the Baptist Church when he was 64 years of age. His partner, Mr. Kelly, gave a large portion of the lumber that went into the church and school buildings at Pine Hill.

Eli Yow was twice married, first to Adelia Pruitt who died in about 2 years leaving an infant girl whom they named Lula Adelia and who married N. M. Baggett and now lives in Mobile, Alabama. His second wife was Elizabeth Crisswell and to this union was born 9 children: 5 survive, namely: Jennie, wife of Dr. J. Lee Woodcock of Phil. PA; Hassie, wife of John A. Hussey of Toledo, Ohio; Ausie Esten; Ella L., wife of E. H. Cowart of Evergreen, AL; and Clara L., wife of Dr. C. M. Pearce of Calumet, OK. 2 sons Eli B. and Grover C. both of whom died at 21 years of age. Minerva died at 7 years and Robert died in infancy.




Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Yow&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=3&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=86810958&df=all&

Eli married Mary Adelia PRUITT. [Group Sheet]

Eli married Elizabeth CRISSWELL. Elizabeth was born 06 Jun 1855, Alabama; died 14 Nov 1899, Alabama; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery Pine Hill, Wilcox Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32819578
Aged 5 years

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32808169
Inscription:
Age nearly 9 years

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location, obituary photo, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=70400485

Lorenna married Rev. William Barron Pressly. William was born 02 Mar 1828, York Co. SC; died 25 Nov 1883, Iredell Co. NC; was buried , New Sterling Cemetery, Cool Springs, Iredell Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location, portrait, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=29898444

Catherine married Samuel Blair. Samuel was born 15 Mar 1824; died 28 Oct 1907, York Co. SC; was buried , Sharon Associate Reformed Presbyterian Churchyard, Sharon, York Co. SC. [Group Sheet]