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Abt 1705 - 1789 (~ 84 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Rachel was born Abt 1705, Fincastle, VA; died 1789, Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 7AE7CEF1D07749B19C9E4155873203E8D59B
Notes:
DOB source: The Ragles of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and Kansas, Author: Compiled and Published by Dr. Harold E. Ragle in 1971
CONFUSION
More than likely, Rachel's maiden name was not Moredock. There were two James Skaggs living in the New River Valley at the same time. The James married to Rachel were the parents of the famous Long Hunters. The other James was married to Susanna and eventually ended up in Warren Co. KY. Her maiden name may have been Moredock. Many researchers have combined the two women into Rachel Susannah Moredock, but in reality they are two separate women who married two different James Skaggs and lived side by side at one time.
For a good explanation and sources for research:
http://oldpeterskaggs.blogspot.ca/2015/06/will-real-james-skaggs-please-stand-up_16.html
FAMILY INFORMATION
177? Sept. 13. A list of persons sworn to the States in Capt. McCORKLE's Company of Montgomery Co., VA, includes HENRY SCAGGS, son of AARON; James (longman); John (Gourd Head); John, Jr.; John Zachariah; and Moses SCAGGS.
Another researcher interpreted the preceding list as:
Sworn of Capt. Daniel Triggs Company: 9th September 1777
Sept. 13, 1777, includes John Scaggs, Junr.; Archibald Scaggs; Charles Skaggs; John Skaggs (Goard Head); Moses Skaggs; John Hankins [md. Elizabeth "Betsy" Skaggs]; John Skaggs; HENRY SKAGGS (son to AARON); Zachariah Skaggs.
Sept. 15: Richard Whitt [md. Susannah Skaggs]; James Skaggs (Longman).
Ruby Altizer Roberts, Cambria, Va., in Virginia Vital Records (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984), 214-15; actual page images at Family Tree Maker's GenealogyLibrary.com
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
Rachel married James SKAGGS Bef 1723, Maryland. James (son of Richard SKAGGS) was born 1700, at sea; died Between 1769-1798, Montgomery Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Henry (The Long Hunter) SKAGGS was born 8 Jan 1723/24, MD; died Bef 4 Dec 1810, Green Co. KY; was buried , Hiseville Park, Barren Co. KY.
- 3. John (Gourdhead) SKAGGS, Sr. was born Abt 1728, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died 1829.
- 4. Charles SKAGGS was born Abt 1729, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died 9 Feb 1815, Green Co. KY.
- 5. Susanna SKAGGS was born Abt 1730, Augusta Co. VA; died 4 Oct 1797, Montgomery Co. VA; was buried , Dunkard's Bottom.
- 6. Nancy SKAGGS was born Abt 1732.
- 7. Moses Atheron SKAGGS was born Abt 1733, VA; died 1805, Green Co. KY.
- 8. James SKAGGS, Jr. was born Abt 1734, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died Bef 22 Nov 1811, Indian Creek, Joachim Twp. District of St. Louis, MO.
- 9. Aaron SKAGGS was born Abt 1739, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA.
- 10. Elizabeth (Betsy) SKAGGS was born Between 1740-1745, Tazewell Co VA; died Bef 1820, Tazewell Co VA.
- 11. Jacob SKAGGS was born Abt 1741, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died Oct 1830, Weakly Co. TN.
- 12. Richard SKAGGS was born Abt 1744, Virginia; died Abt 1821, Barren Co. KY.
- 13. Lydia SKAGGS was born 1745, Strasburg, VA Orange Co. VA; died 2 Oct 1814, Dry Fork, D.G. Sayers Farm, VA; was buried , Mathias Harman Cemetery, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 14. Zachariah SKAGGS was born Abt 1748, Pittsylvania Co. VA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Henry (The Long Hunter) SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born 8 Jan 1723/24, MD; died Bef 4 Dec 1810, Green Co. KY; was buried , Hiseville Park, Barren Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: 458AD5208AAD49418B7389D7FA51FB6C95D9
Notes:
"The life of Daniel Boone", written by Lyman C Draper, LL.D.
"Henry, Charles, and Richard SKAGGS and three other brothers were grandsons of an Irishman who fled from Ireland of Londonderry in 1688-'89, when so many of the hardy Scotch-Irish race emigrated to the shores of the New World. We find his adventurous descendants, natives of Maryland, living on the frontiers of New River and sharing largely in the toils and hardships of the Long Hunters in 1770-'71.
In June 1775 we find Henry SKAGGS aiding to pilot Col. Thomas SLAUGHTER and others on an exploratory tour of the Green River country. Henry SKAGGS and brothers were a noted family of hunters and nothing but hunters; and keeping pace with the advancing settlements, they pushed forward to Clinch River and were forting in 1777 at Shadrach WHITE's Station in the neighborhood of the Maiden Spring Fork of the Clinch.
In 1781 one of the family of SKAGGS who had been residing in the Cumberland settlements removed to Kentucky. In 1779 Henry SKAGGS, accompanied by upwards of twenty men, started for Kentucky, were attacked by Indians in POWELL's Valley, lost part of their horses, when all had returned, save SKAGGS, his son John, a mere youth, and a man named SINCLAIR. With eleven horses, they went to the Green River country to hunt, and during the succeeding hard winter, SINCLAIR got lost, probably drowned in the Green River, and young SKAGGS sickened and died, and amidst the severities of the season, a hollow log was his burial place. His father was left alone to finish the hunt and return home with the horses, pelts, and furs.
He settled on Pitman's Creek in the Green River country within present Taylor County, Kentucky, in 1789, with his children and connections around him sharing freely in the Indian difficulties of the times; and there he died in 1808 or '9, aged upwards of eighty years.
Possessing a large and bony frame, he was bold, enterprising, and fearless. His brothers, Charles and Richard, who also settled in that region, lived to a good old age." [note 23, p.277: "MS. statements of Capt. John BARBEE, derived from Thomas and Moses SKAGGS, son of Charles SKAGGS; MS. notes of conversations with Morgan VARDEMAN of Kentucky."] Lyman C. Draper, The Life of Daniel Boone, Ted Franklin Belue, ed. (Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1998), 268-69.
"Two other long hunters known to REDD were William PITTMAN and Henry SKAGS, of whom [note 15] he said, "they were men of high sense of honor and vary great truth." Both probably lived for awhile in this section for PITMAN's Creek is a branch of Blackwater River, and several members of the SKAGS family, John, Charles and Zachariah, were given in the first list of tithables for Pittsylvania County.
"It is very probable that WALDEN and his friends had served in the recent Indian campaign and ranging along the frontiers had seen for themselves the great abundance of game that lived undisturbed in the virgin forest of Southwest Virginia. They remained on this hunt eighteen months, ranging over southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee and Kentucky, naming the mountains and streams as they came to them. POWELL's Mountain . . . [as well as] the adjacent river and valley. WALDEN's Ridge was named for WALDEN; SCAG's Ridge and NEWMAN's Ridge were named for other members of the company. They crossed the mountains through Cumberland Gap into the Kentucky country and all agreed that WALDEN should name the gap, which he did calling it Cumberland for his former home in Cumberland County, Virginia.
"On their return the following year they crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains at Flower's Gap in Franklin County, and found few settlers west of the mountains, the murderous attacks of the Indians having driven them eastward and southward.
"In the year of 1764 the BLEVINs went up into Kentucky and hunted near Crab-Tree Orchard on Rock Castle Creek, where they found the game so plentiful that they continued to hunt there for several years. Daniel BOONE, who was living on the Yadkin, came among the hunters that year, saying that he was employed by the Henderson Company to explore the country. Henry SKAGS was afterwards employed by the HENDERSONs for the same purpose. Draper [note 19] said of SKAGGS that he and his brothers Charles and Richard were a family of noted hunters, and nothing but hunters, who kept pace with the advancing wave of settlements. He described SKAGGS as "possessing a large bony frame, he was bold, enterprising and fearless."
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In the winter of 1771 Henry SKAGGS and a man named KNOX made a station and hunted in Greene County, Kentucky. One day when absent from the station on a hunt their camp was plundered by a half-breed Cherokee named Will EMERY. When they returned to find the result of their winter's labors gone, they carved on a tree, "Fifteen hundred skins gone to ruination." SKAGGS [note 20] and his brother later settled in this section of Kentucky, where they lived to a ripe old age." (Note 15: Virginia Mag. History, v.7, p.250. Note 19: Draper's Manuscripts. Note 20: Cyclopedia of Biography, v.5, p.813, says of the SKAGGS family that they were of Scotch descent and many of them settled in Maryland.) --Maud Carter Clement, History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (Lynchburg, VA: J.P. Bell Co., 1929; transcribed by Ancestry.com), Chapter 7, The Cherokee War--Western Exploration, pp.90-91.
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"The Kentucky Explorer" magazine, October, 1999, issue that features an article about the efforts of the South Central Kentucky Historical Society to mark forgotten cemeteries in the area. This article has a photo of society's volunteers who have placed a sign on or near the burial place of HENRY SKAGGS, the Long Hunter, located on the property of former Kentucky Governor LOUIE NUNN, at Hiseville-Park, Ky. The site is in Barren Co., Ky., and near Green Co., Ky., where HENRY SKAGGS and CHARLES SKAGGS' wills are filed. HENRY SKAGGS m. MARY THOMPSON, d/o JOHN and MARY UNKNOWN THOMPSON.
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**General Notes**
1. Sons of James and Rachel listed in the Pioneer Baptist Church Records of South-Central Kentucky and the Upper Cumberland of Tennessee 1799-1899 by C. P. Cawthorn & N. L. Warnell copyright 1985. Portions received from Brenda Harper 3/15/97.
2. Henry was one of the early Long Hunters of 1761-1775 of which Kentucky Historians have recorded much about. He was considered very prominent in the settlement of early Kentucky.
3. Henry was at the present site of Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1775.
4. In the fall of 1779 Henry Skaggs started up from Tennessee for his usual Winter hunt. Indians attacked, stole the game his party had collected and frightened most of the hunters back to camp, leaving Henry alone with his young son and another hunter named Sinclair. Shortly after the three of them started further into the wilderness, Sinclair drowned in the icy Green River. Then young Skaggs took sick and died. The old hunter left his son's body in a hollow log, the ground being frozen too hard for a proper burying........which son?
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When the gospel was first sent to the Green River section of Kentucky, the land was wild and uncultivated. Alas! for the poor Baptists, death at the hands of a lawless savage was an ever present chill on the hearts of the living, and who could tell whether it would continue to advance with the quiet of a blight, or vet burst upon them with the fury of a tempest?
A great number of these first Baptists were among the "Long Hunters" who came from the "Baptist Valley" area of Southwest Virginia.'
These families were the forerunners of the "foot-washing" Baptists which subsequently moved into Kentucky and established many of the Baptist Churches of the frontier land. Among the leaders was the Skaggs family consisting of Rev. James Skaggs and his brothers Henry, Richard, Jacob, Charles, Moses, and William. These were the early "Long Hunters" of 1761-1775 of which the Kentucky historians have recorded much about. Henry and Richard were particularly prominent. Henry Skaggs was at the present site of Bowling Green. Kentucky in 1775. A brother, Moses, was killed by Indians on his second trip into Kentucky.
Richard Skaggs had three sons named Shadrach, Mashack, and Abednego. It was Mashack who was killed by Indians on the creek named after him in present Monroe County, Kentucky.
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The men who lived on the frontier took protracted hunting trips into Kentucky, hence the name "Long Hunters." Later when Daniel Boone led a group of Yadkin farmers into Kentucky, they used a wilderness track referred to as the "Skaggs Trace." This track became a part of the Boone Trace and Wilderness Road that led the pioneers into Kentucky from Virginia.
The first settlement of the Green River Baptists was in Green County in 1780, and was known as Skaggs Station. It was established by Rev. James Skaggs and was the third station in what is now Green County, Ky.; Glovers Station having been established in the Fall of 1779, and Pitman's Station in March of 1780.
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From The SW Virginian, Vol. 1, #3, Wise, VA, page 29, transcribed by Rhonda S. Roberson. This is a petition asking the House of Delegates of VA to place a line "fixed along Clinch Mt. and Montgomery line to the Carolina line" to separate them from Washington Co. These inhabitants include those of Clinch River, Mocason Creek, Powels Valley, north branch of Holstein River, and "others." Dated Dec. 9, 1785. Washington Co., VA, is in the far southern section of VA, just before the border into TN and not far from NC. Alexander SEAL, James SHEWMAKER, John SHOEMAKER, John SHORT, Thoms. SHORT, David SKAGGS, Solomon SKAGGS, John SKAGGS, Henry SKAGGS, Edwd. SMITH, H. SMITH, John SMITH, Enius SMITH, Elijah SMITH, Wm. SMITH, Wm. SMITH, Eli SMITH, Evens SMITH, Jr., Edward SMOTE, Tom STACY, Masheck STACY, Meshack STACY, Sammuel STALLARD, Edward STAPLETON, Edw. STAPLETON, Isaiah STILLS, Yeah STILS?, John TATE, Thomas TATE, Robert TATE, Jr., Rober TATE, Sr., Richd THOMPSON, John THOMPSON, Wm. THOMPSON, John THOMSON, Saml VANCE, John VANDYETHE,
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Cyrus Edwards, in the book Stories of Early Days,page 208. related that Henry Skaggs "The Long Hunter" came to the home of his grandfather, Cader Edwards, in Nov. 1765, asked for lodging and remained until spring, (Cader Edwards lived next door to Henry's brother Richard Skaggs). This was repeated every winter threafter until 1769, when Henry Skaggs went with a group of explorers of 1770-1771 trapping beaver at the big beaver dam on Barren River, near the big spring at the Adolphus Depp (now Dr. Nelson Pott) place. Cyrus Edwards thought that this was the first arrival of the white man in Barren County. Henry Skaggs told Cader Edwards that if anything ever happened to him to "bury me high on a hill in the woods I loved, wherever I die." After a wild turkey hunt he spent the night at his friend Mr. Bishop's A sudden illness overcame him and he died there. A huge tree stands as a sentinel at the head of the grave, not far from Mr. Bishop's house. In 1921 his grave stood in the residence of J.W. Irwin, near what is now the Park Post Office. He did not get along well with his wife and would stay out on long hunts for up to 2 years before returning home. He left his wife in good circumstances when she was old, with their children living close by and four slaves to do the work, she was well cared for.
SKAGGS FRONTIERSMAN
From 1658 to 1761 very little has been found about the migrations of the various Skaggs families. However, near the end of that period records of their living in southwestern Virginia begin to appear. After 1761 they are found in the vanguard of the slow but steady stream of pioneers into Tennessee and Kentucky.
Robert L. Kincaid,in his book, The Wilderness Road, tells about the Long Hunters who pushed farther and farther west after 1761, traveling long distances in unexplored country for months at a time in their quest for pelts which could be sold or traded at home. In the meantime it was up to their wives and children to do the farming and gardening.
One of the early leaders in these hunting expeditions was a man by the name of Walden. On one of his first trips he was accompanied by his father-in-law, William Blevins, his brother-in-law, Jack Blevins, HENRY SKAGGS, Walter Newman, Charles Cox and about a dozen other trained woodsmen. The party spent about eighteen months on the trip and ranged as far as the vicinity of Cumberland Gap. The area was a hunter's paradise abounding in deer, buffalo, beaver, otter and mink and small game for their daily food supply. They brought home a large supply of pelts and hides.
In 1763, Walden and his party again went on a Long Hunt, passing through Cumberland Gap this time and going as far as the present town of Crab orchard, Kentucky. The news of their successful hunts soon spread and led others to venture on similar trips. In June, 1769, a party of hunters gathered at Fort Chiswell as the starting point for their hunt. Among the leaders was RICHARD SKAGGS. They went as far as present Nashville, Tennessee. In the following year, 1770, a large party passed through Cumberland Gap, ranging as far as Green River and the Barrens in Kentucky where many Skaggs later settled.
In May, 1769, Daniel Boone and his party followed the Wilderness Road through Cumberland Gap into Kentucky but at Hazel Patch turned northward to the site of Boonesborough which he would later establish as a settlement. By the year 1775 the branch of the Wilderness Road that pointed toward Louisville, Kentucky was known as the SKAGGS TRACE and was named for three Irish brothers, HENRY, CHARLES AND RICHARD SKAGGS. Long Hunters who had spent much time in the region according to Kincaid, page 113. There is also a stream known as SKAGGS CREEK.
During the Revolutionary War, the Indian allies of the British waged war against the Kentucky settlers. Beginning in 1777 the fighting was bitter bringing much loss of life and hardships to the people. Several Skaggs were in the war, at least three of them being killed. Virginia and Kentucky Skaggs in the war included JAMES, JOHN, RICHARD, WILLIAM, ARCHIBALD, HENRY, CHARLES, MOSES, JACOB, JORRE AND AARON [SKAGGS] and a few with the same names as some of the above. MOSES and AARON [SKAGGS] are said to have been killed and also a PETER SKAGGS. Several of them received pensions later according to the records.
The Draper Manuscripts include a statement that "A number of Skaggs brother came to Green County, Kentucky, most of them very early, long before any settlement, and then they became the earliest settlers. JAMES, HENRY, JOHN, CHARLES AND RICHARD SKAGGS left records in Green County, while MOSES AND AARON [SKAGGS] were said to have been killed there." Note: In 1798 Barren County was split off Green County.
The Skaggs brothers, sons of JAMES AND RACHEL SKAGGS are believed to have been HENRY, CHARLES, RICHARD, JAMES,JR., AARON, MOSES and possibly JOHN SKAGGS. Many of their descendants still live in Kentucky but as early as 1820 there were three Skaggs in Indiana and at least one is known definitely to be from Kentucky.
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Deeds:
21 July/24 Aug 1784, A 325, Henry Skaggs and Mary Skaggs, to William Grayson, 100 acres, (Monetary terms), Little River, branch of Woods River; witness, James McCorkle, John Kirk, Robert Currin, John Grayson, and William Christian. (Montgomery County, Christianburg Courthouse)
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Henry, the Long Hunter, died 1809-1810, and his will is recorded in Green Co., Book 1, p. 48. In W. R. Jillson's Kentucky Land Grants, Henry SKAGGS obtained 400 acres on Pitman Creek, Nelson Co., March 15, 1791. Pitman Creek begins in present-day Taylor County and runs southwest into Green County where it empties into the Green River. He lived in the northeast sector of present day Green Co.
HENRY SKAGGS WILL
5 APRIL 1809
GREEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY
Will Book 1 pp. 56-57
Will
In the name of God Amen, I HENRY SKAGGS of the County of Green and state of Kentucky do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (To wit) I leave all my Estate both real and personal to my beloved Wife to be enjoyed by her during her life, and after her death, the tract of Land wher on I now live I give to my Grand son JOHN SKAGGS son of JAMES SKAGGS; my Negro man Bob I give to my son DAVID SKAGGS; my negro woman Lucy I give to SYLVIA ROARK; I give to my Daughter SARAH SKAGGS a negro girl Rachel; I give to my son JAMES SKAGGS the rest of my negroes, jinney, and all her Children except (Rachel) and her further increase should she have any during either my life time or the lifetime of my Wife. The ballance of my Estate is to be sold, and I give one Dollar to STEPHEN SKAGGS, the Ballance to be equally divided amongst my Children hereafter named, SOLOMON SKAGGS, LUCY STACY, RACHEL RAY, NANCY D SPANE,
POLLY COMBS what I have here left to each of my Children is in addition to what I have heretofore given Lastly I do appoint my son JAMES SKAGGS and ELIAS BARBEE Executors to this my last Will Revoking all others heretofore
made by me. In testamony where of I here unto set my hand and seal this fifth day of April in the year of our Lord 1809.
HENRY SKAGGS (mark) (seal)
Signed, sealed and puplished in the presence of
ELIAS BARBEE x
JOHN BARBEE x
LARKIN DURRET x
JAMES RAFITY x
WILLIAM BARBEE x
At a County Court held for Green County on the 4th Monday in december1810. This will was produced into Court and proven by the oath off LARKIN DURRET, JAMES RAFFIRTY and JOHN BARBEE and ordered to be recorded which is done accordingly by Clerk JOHN BARRET DC Parents: James Skaggs and Rachel.
He was married to Mary Thompson about 1756. [gcfamilies.GED]
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CONTESTING THE WILL OF HENRY SKAGGS
June 1815 Green Co., KY Circuit Court Case #5389 Green Circuit and County and Commonwealth of Kentucky to the honorable ___ Judges in chancery sitting
Your orator Peter D. SPAIN and his wife Nancy D. SPAIN and Reubin ROARK and Silvy ROARK his wife and William Combs and Mary Combs his wife and Thomas RAY and Rachael RAY his wife humbly complaining showeth to your honors that Henry SKAGGS departed this life leaving your Orators heirs to part of his estate and that the deceased intended by a will to have devised his estate in such a manner as it might be well understood and for that purpose appointed Elias BARBEE and James SKAGGS in said will to be his Executors and to act for the benefit of all the legatees named in said will but said will either being so uninteligible as that said Executor could not act properly on said will or otherwise they have so mistaken said will so as to do great injustice to your Orators and have acted contrary to the last will and wish of the testator and your Orators veryly believes that the will is so vague and uncertain that it cannot be acted upon so as to do justice to the parties according to the true intent and meaning of the testator which will and the inventory and appraisment of said Estate your Orators prays may be taken and read as a part of this bill and that the said Executors Elias BARBEE and James SKAGGS may be made Defendants to this bill and that your honors may by a decree of your honorable Court make nul and void said will or otherwise if your honors should be of opinion that the said will can be understood so as to be acted upon your orators prays your honors to compell the said Defendants to do justice according to the true intent and meaning of the Deceased and compell the different legatees to act according to the justice of the case, to wit, David SKAGGS, Solomon SKAGGS, Stephen SKAGGS, John STACY and Lucy STACY his wife all of whom your Orators prays may be made defendants to this bill and your Orators farther states that Mary SKAGGS the wife of the deceased was left in possession of all the estate real and personal and has so waisted the estate for want of proper care and through neglect so as to deprive your orators from the benefit of their part of the estate when the said (Nancy is crossed out) Mary SKAGGS who is also made defendant hereunto was left in full possession of one tract of land the rents of which would have more than doubly supported her and also one valuable negro fellow named Bob whose labour alone with good management would have supported her and one other negro man named Ned whose labour was entirely sufficient to have supported her and your orators farther states that the Deceased was none indebted and left sveral other negroes sufficient to support her and her daughter Sally SKAGGS who is also made defendant hereunto all of which land and Negroes are now and have been in the possession and in the use of said defendant (Nancy is crossed out) Mary SKAGGS and if the will is not revoked the land to remain hers during her life and then to descend to John SKAGGS son of James SKAGGS which John SKAGGS is also made Defendant hereunto. And your orators would farther state that if the will is not made nul and void that they were and are entitled to a large share of the property of the Deceased as will appear from the will and Inventory and the right of the increase of one Negro woman which at present is three negroes all of which goods have been sold at publick sale and otherwise made way with except the three Negroes mentioned as the increase and they have in no accounted to your Orators for any part of the estate when it was the wish and desire of the testator that the said defendant (Nancy is crossed out) Mary his wife should be freely and honourably supported and that proper care shold be taken by the Executors and the defendant (Nancy is crossed out) Mary and that after her support the balance should be for your orators and that nothing should go to waste, but your orators state that there is a total neglect and in the defendant Mary SKAGGS want of care which is much to the Damages of your orators.
All which actings and Doings are contrary to equity and good conscience and tend greatly to injure your orators in tender consideration whereof and as your orators are with out remedy at commonlaw and only relievable at equity before your honors where frauds are detected and hardships relieved against may it please your honors the premis considered to grant the Commonwealths writ of subpoena ad responendum by which the defendants may be compelled on their corporal oaths true and perfect answers to make to all and singular the premises as perfectly and as fully as if they were again repeated and interogated and that the Honourable Court may appoint Commissioners to adjust and settle the said estate of said estate and that by a final Decree of the Honourable Court they may make nul and void the said will as being too vague to be understood so as to do justice or otherwise Decree to your Orators such part of the estate as to them does justly belong and grant an injunction all waste of said estate in further granting to the defendant Mary SKAGGS the wife of the deceased a full and honourable support out of the estate and such other and farther relief as to equity doth belong and your orators as in duty bound shall ever pray.
John EMERSON
Occupation:
Long Hunter and Indian fighter
Buried:
Grave location, biography, and monument:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=47179528
Thanks to Sharon McGill sharonmcgill@juno.com for sharing this information.
Henry married Mary THOMPSON. Mary was born 18 Aug 1739; died Unknown, Kentucky; was buried , Hiseville Barren Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. John Thompson SKAGGS was born 06 Oct 1760, Montgomery Co. VA; died ca 1779, Kentucky; was buried , In a hollow log.
- 16. Lucy SKAGGS was born Dec 1762, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 17. Solomon SKAGGS was born 03 Jan 1766, Montgomery Co. VA; died Bef 1820, Kentucky or Indiana.
- 18. David SKAGGS was born 28 Apr 1767, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 19. Sylvia SKAGGS was born 18 Feb 1769, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 20. Mary (Polly) SKAGGS was born 19 Dec 1771, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 21. James SKAGGS was born ca 1773, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 22. Rachel SKAGGS was born , Montgomery Co. VA.
- 23. Sarah SKAGGS was born , Montgomery Co. VA.
- 24. Stephen SKAGGS was born , Mont.
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3. | John (Gourdhead) SKAGGS, Sr. (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1728, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died 1829. Other Events:
- _UID: 7CB43E73C03344A9B59503789F1FD2EF05E2
Notes:
DOD unconfirmed. Info from Glenn Lester g_a_l@socal.rr.com
He first joined Edmond's Company under Col. Arthur Cambell and switched to Bowens Company at Wolf Creek at the engagement of King's Mountain. He was wounded in the right wrist at the Battle of King's mountain. He received pensions April 15,1785. He was also an Indian spy, in Clark's Illinois Regiment in Barren County, Kentucky
John married Ruth BISHOP Abt 1745, Pittsylvania Co. VA. Ruth was born Abt 1728, Smyth Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Zachariah SKAGGS was born , Horse Cave, Barren Co., KY; died , Russell Co. VA.
- 26. Rebecca SKAGGS was born , Horse Cave, Barren Co., KY.
- 27. Rachel or Rachael SKAGGS
- 28. John SKAGGS, Jr. was born , Augusta Co. or Monroe Co. VA; died , Monroe Co. WV; was buried , Old Greenbrair Baptist Church Cemetery; Monroe Co., VA.
- 29. Susannah SKAGGS was born , Monroe Co., VA.
- 30. Charles SKAGGS was born Abt 1750, Horse Cave, Barren Co., KY.
- 31. Lucretia SKAGGS was born Abt 1753, Horse Cave, Barren Co., KY.
- 32. Femaleone SKAGGS
- 33. Henry SKAGGS was born Abt 1755.
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4. | Charles SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1729, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died 9 Feb 1815, Green Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: E8C651C981BC44B4932C7BEB3DF467571113
Notes:
1773: The first permanent settlers [in Tazewell Co., VA] came from Augusta and Rockbridge counties, New River and its tributaries. . . . In 1773 there were settled [among others] JAMES and CHARLES SCAGGS in Baptist Valley, five miles from site of Tazewell. --Robert Bell Woodworth, The Captives of Abb's Valley: A Legend of Frontier Life (Staunton, VA: McClure Co., Inc., Publishers, 1942), xi
"The life of Daniel Boone," written by Lyman C Draper, LL.D., Henry, Charles and Richard Skaggs, and three other brothers were grandsons of an Irishman who fled from Ireland (Londonderry) in 1688-89, when so many of the Scotch-Irish race emigrated to the shores of the New World.
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/green/estates/skaggs1.txt
http://www.getnet.com/~cingram/f614.htm
Book 2, p.137. Will of Charles Skaggs. Written 9 February 1815. My wife, Lucy. My sons Moses, Archibald, Frederick, and Thomas. My daughters Rachel Blevens, Nancy Meredith, Polly Gray, and Sally Robertson. To Tempy Belcher, w. of Berry. To Nathan Blevens. Witnesses James Akin, Charles Blevens, Charity Howell, William G. Owens, and Zachariah Nance. Probated 22 January 1816. --Karen R. Cucchia , Dec. 8, 1998, from Elizabeth Prather Ellesberry, Will Records of Green County, KY 1796-1824
SKAGGS-D Digest V99 #110, 10/19/99, Henry SKAGGS' Burial Site. An AKERS researcher sent a clipping from "The Kentucky Explorer" magazine, October 1999 issue, that features an article about the efforts of the South Central Kentucky Historical Society to mark forgotten cemeteries in the area. This article has a photo of society volunteers who have placed a sign on or near the burial place of Henry SKAGGS, the Long Hunter, located on the property of former Kentucky Governor Louie NUNN, at Hiseville Park, KY. The site is in Barren Co., KY, and near Green Co., KY, where Henry SKAGGS and Charles SKAGGS' wills are filed.
Henry SKAGGS m. Mary THOMPSON, d/o John THOMPSON and Mary (unknown). I am interested in exchanging information with anyone who might know where Henry's brother, Charles SKAGGS and his wife, Lucy THOMPSON, might be buried. Mary and Lucy are sisters of my ancestor, Archibald THOMPSON, b. 1736, who left a diary, transcripts and index of which can be seen at Doug Moore's home page at http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore
The SKAGGS and THOMPSON families were in Montgomery and Tazewell Counties, VA, in the mid-1700s and settled in Kentucky on the Green and Cumberland Rivers before 1800.
Lived at Slash Branch Of Little Brush Creek, KY.
There was a grand jury indictment in Green Co. KY against him on May 5, 1795 for saying "God Damm" in the winter of 1795.
Occupation:
Longhunter
Charles married Lucinda (Lucy) THOMPSON. Lucinda was born , Conasauga Creek, GA. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Susanna SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1730, Augusta Co. VA; died 4 Oct 1797, Montgomery Co. VA; was buried , Dunkard's Bottom. Other Events:
- _UID: 2257762ED18A4D71BBE4072EA8B482DAC276
Notes:
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/green/estates/skaggs1.txt
http://www.getnet.com/~cingram/f614.htm
Susanna married Rev. Richard WHITT 1755, Montgomery Co. VA. Richard was born 25 Apr 1725, VA or SC; died 25 Apr 1812, Montgomery Co. VA; was buried , Dunkard's Bottom. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Abijah WHITT was born 1757, SC; died 1831, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 44. Rachel WHITT was born 1759, SC; died 1853, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 45. Hezekiah WHITT was born 29 Mar 1761, SC; died 29 Mar 1846, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitt-Lowe Ceme. Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co..
- 46. Archibald WHITT was born ABT1763, South Carolina; died 1831, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 47. Elizabeth WHITT was born 1765, SC; died 09 Nov 1857, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 48. Edmund Price WHITT was born 23 Mar 1768, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1840, Carter Co. KY.
- 49. Dr. Richard Thomas WHITT was born 1769, Montgomery Co. VA; died 28 Mar 1855, Morgan Co., KY.
- 50. Ruth WHITT was born 17 Jun 1772, Montgomery Co. VA; died 18 Oct 1839, Tazewell Co VA.
- 51. Susannah WHITT was born 1774, Montgomery Co. VA.
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Susanna married Blackburn AKERS 20 Nov 1786, Montgomery Co. VA. Blackburn was born 1740, Franklin Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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6. | Nancy SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1732. Other Events:
- _UID: CDEFA9C1FAA7403DBEC726848CD1C35EF1C6
Notes:
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/green/estates/skaggs1.txt
http://www.getnet.com/~cingram/f614.htm
Nancy married William MERIDITH. William was born Abt 1730. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Moses Atheron SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1733, VA; died 1805, Green Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: D30542F07C0243919BDAAE4CBB35431F1D72
Notes:
177? Sept. 13. A list of persons sworn to the States in Capt. McCORKLE's Company of Montgomery Co., VA, includes HENRY SCAGGS, son of AARON; James (longman); John (Gourd Head); John, Jr.; John Zachariah; and Moses SCAGGS.
Another researcher interpreted the preceding list as:
Sworn of Capt. Daniel Triggs Company: 9th September 1777
Sept. 13, 1777, includes John Scaggs, Junr.; Archibald Scaggs; Charles Skaggs; John Skaggs (Goard Head); Moses Skaggs; John Hankins [md. Elizabeth "Betsy" Skaggs]; John Skaggs; HENRY SKAGGS (son to AARON); Zachariah Skaggs.
Sept. 15: Richard Whitt [md. Susannah Skaggs]; James Skaggs (longman). Ruby Altizer Roberts, Cambria, Va., in Virginia Vital Records (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984), 214-15; actual page images at Family Tree Maker's GenealogyLibrary.com
MOSES SKAGGS was among the earliest justices of the peace for Green County, KY, all commissioned previous to the year 1801. --William B. Allen, A History of Kentucky (Louisville: Bradley & Gilbert, 1872), 397; actual page image at Ancestry.com.
"Reed and Related Families of Tazewell County, Virginia and McDowell County, West Virginia", by Juanita S Halstead.
Records in Green County, KY show that Moses Skaggs, a brother to Lydia and Henry, took up land there in the late 1700's. He (Moses) was killed by the Indians, but his wife lived on this land for some time after his demise. A litigation over this estate names his heirs who were brothers and sisters, as well as nieces and nephews. Moses and His wife had no children. It was the file on
this case which gave us proof of our family connections.
There was a big court case over dispostion of his property after his death since he had no heirs.
Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County 1745-1800
Circuit Court Records, Section "I."
Judgments.
page 162
Lewis vs. Draffin--O. S. 202; N. S. 71--Bill, 1809. Involves lands in Albemarle County in Kentucky, and Ohio. Deed dated 7th September, 1805, by Robert Draffin of Albemarle to James Lewis of Albemarle; conveys tract on Pitman's Creek in Green County, part of tract granted to Hervey and Clark (400 acres), cor. MOSES SKEGGS. Recorded in Albemarle, 8th May, 1806. Deed dated 12th May, 1806, by same to Richard Anderson, 722 acres on Ivy Creek in Albemarle. Recorded in Albemarle, 2d June, 1806. Deed dated 7th September, 1787, by John Harvie of Richmond, to Robert Draffin of Albemarle, 2,000 acres on Sinking Creek in Jefferson County, adjoining Henry Hogan. Patent by Jefferson, President of U. S., to James Lewis, assignee of Ro. Draffin, in consideration of military services of William Ware. Thomas Burk, Mosby Childress and James Cooley, all soldiers for three years; William Smith, a drummer for the war; Wormack Blackenship, corporal for three years; Cole Robinson, sergeant for three years, in Virginia line on Continental Establishment, for 1,000 acres between Little Miami and Scioto Rivers. Deed 6th December, 1797, by Robert Draffin of Albemarle to James Lewis of same place; two tracts; 800 acres in Green County, Kentucky, on Pitman's or Sinking Creek, part of 2,000 acres sold by Harvie and Clark to Draffin. Proved at Court of Quarter Sessions in Green County, 20th March, 1798 Deed 6th November, 1799, by same to same, at same place; part of tract patented to Christopher Clark and John Harvie. Recorded in Green County, 23d December, 1799. Deed dated 20th January, 1794, by Robert Draffin to Robert Pattenger of Green County, Kentucky, 320 acres in Green County on Sinking Creek, part of 2,000 acres above. Recorded in Green County, 14th October, 1794. Courses of deeds in Green County, viz: Robert Draffin to MOSES SKAGGS, 216 acres; Robert Draffin to Wm. and Michael Sympson, 302 3/4 acres; Robert Draffin to Wm. Buckner, 370 acres; Robert Draffin to James McColgan, 103 acres; Robert Draffin to Wm. McColgan, 88 acres. (Ancestry.com)
Moses married Elizabeth THOMPSON. [Group Sheet]
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8. | James SKAGGS, Jr. (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1734, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died Bef 22 Nov 1811, Indian Creek, Joachim Twp. District of St. Louis, MO. Other Events:
- _UID: BDCED7ACD21B46248E7D8265FCD3D9C0BF1C
Notes:
Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County 1745-1800, Deed Book No. 16, page 49.
Page 49.--26th April, 1769. JAMES ( ) SCAGGS (SKEGGS), Sr., and RACHEL ( ) to JAMES SCAGGS, Jr., £100, 104 acres patented to Samuel Ratlive 22d August, 1753, and conveyed to JAMES, Sr., on Meadow Creek, a branch of New River. Teste: William Preston, Richard Whitt, James ( ) Skggs,* John ( ) Skggs,** Is. Christian, James Buchanan, W. Ingles. *Note that James Sr. conveyed to James Jr., and a third James signed as witness. **This John may a grandson rather than the son of James and Rachel.
1773: The first permanent settlers [in Tazewell Co., VA] came from Augusta and Rockbridge counties, New River and its tributaries. . . . In 1773 there were settled [among others] JAMES and CHARLES SCAGGS in Baptist Valley, five miles from site of Tazewell. --Robert Bell Woodworth, The Captives of Abb's Valley: A Legend of Frontier Life (Staunton, VA: McClure Co., Inc., Publishers, 1942), xi
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/green/estates/skaggs1.txt
http://www.getnet.com/~cingram/f614.htm
Kegley, Early Adventurers, p. 367: "James SKAGGS, Jr. first appeared in the records in 1769 when he received lands from his father and mother, James and Rachel SKAGGS. He may be the one designated as "Little James SKAGGS" who reported in 1774 that he had seen Indians between Ninian CLOYD's and Peter POOR's (Chalkley, Chronicles, III, 490; Preston Papers, Draper Mss., 3 QQ 54).
"In 1779 he purchased the 100 acres which had been selected by John BUCHANAN in 1748 from his son, William BUCHANAN (August County Surveys; Montgomery Deed Book A, p.190). Here SKAGGS operated a ferry across New River, and once in legal possession of the lands, SKAGGS petitioned the Montgomery County court to view the possibility of a 'nearer and better Road which may be had either by SKAGG's place commonly called the old ferry, or by Dunker Bottom, rather than the one presently occupied by William INGLES.' Three months later in March 1779 no report had been forthcoming and men were chosen to meet and view the road by . . . [to be continued]
SKAGGS' STATION, on Brush Creek, in Green County; about 1781. --William Elsey Connelley and E. M. Coulter, History of Kentucky, Charles Kerr, ed. (Chicgo: American Historical Society, 1922), 209.
Another station, called Shank Painter, or SKAGG'S STATION, was situated where the small village of Summersville now stands, six miles northwest of Greensburg. --William B. Allen, A History of Kentucky (Louisville: Bradley & Gilbert, 1872), 126; actual page image at Ancestry.com
"South Fork Church was possibly the first church organized within the boundary of the territory which is now LaRue County. Spencer, in his 'History of Kentucky Baptists,' Volume 1, page 194, says: 'It was originally a Separate Baptist Church, and, according to tradition, was gathered by Benjamin Lynn and JAMES SKAGGS in the summer of 1782.' If any organization was in existence on Nolynn at that early date, it could have been nowhere except in Phillips' fort." --Otis M. Mather, Six Generations of LaRues And Allied Families (Hodgenville, KY: by the compiler, 1921), 150.
This is the James Skaggs that had an early well documented Station in the Green Co., KY, area. James deserted his family about 1787 and ran off to Missouri with neighbor Mrs. Leah Carter, wife of Meshack Carter. James and Leah returned Kentucky in 1793 and Leah's husband filed for, and was awarded, a divorce from her, Nov. 23, 1793, Nelson Co., KY. Leah outlived James and is referred to as Widow Skaggs in his estate file in Jefferson Co., MO (formerly Joachim Twp.), but a marriage record has not been located for them.
JAMES HENRY SKAGGS was born on the 2d of August, 1840, near Danby, Jefferson County, Mo., and is the son of HENRY SKAGGS, the grandson of STEPHEN SKAGGS, and the great-grandson of JAMES SKAGGS, who was a native of Virginia, a man of great physical strength and activity, and of whom it is said that he settled in Kentucky before Daniel Boone. --excerpt from Randolph County in Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northeast Arkansas (Chicago, IL: Goodspeed Publishers, 1889), 431;
Bob VanDyne to Skaggs-L, Nov. 15, 1998: The inventory of James SKAGGS of Indian Ck. Joachim twp. Dist. of St. Louis [MO] 22 Nov, 1811. 2 pgs.; 1st page inventory of goods, 2nd pg. named people who purchased items at the sale -- "Widow SKAGGS", Joseph HAWKS, Benjamin HORNE, Jacob SKAGGS, Benjamin SKAGGS, Charles PATTEN, Samuel SKAGGS, William TWITTY, John [DIXON?], Henry SKAGGS & George MARR. Bemjamin SKAGGS Admr.
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 04:04:47 -0800
From: Bob Vandyne
To: skaggs-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: James SKAGGS' Station
To SKAGGS rooters all;
My own notes: This is only portion of the actual article) \
From the "Green Co. Review" Vol.4,#1 Oct,1980 [pgs. unknown]
James SKAGGS' Station
The 3rd station to be established within the present area of Green Co.,KY was SKAGGS' Station, which was located on Bruch Ck. & settled by James SKAGGS 1780.
References to SKAGGS' Station in court recs. are appallingly scant so we will go to oral tradition for the story of its settlement. The following acct. was furnished us by several different sources but all gave as the original source a letter written 3 Jly,1974 by Albert
JONES of Scottsburg, IN to James SCOTT of Louisville, KY.
My knowledge of James SKAGGS is mostly what my father & Uncle Joe "Paddy" WARREN told me when I was a small boy.
James, his wife & dau. & 3 sons came to Green Co, KY on Brush Ck. where the Jones Cem. is located & built a cabin fort somewhere on the site of the cemetery - This was in the yr 1779/1780 - That fall, in Oct., it was decided that provisions for winter were insignificant & it would be necessary to return to BRIANs Station to spend the winter.
James & his wife had their dau. take a cooking pot & dutch oven to Indian Hollow to a small cave [now destroyed by construction of Hwy.#61] to hide them for their return the next spring. While the dau. was there a small party of Indians [4 or 5] came upon her, killed & skalped her @ Indian Hollow. Her father & bros. sought & found her & brought her body back to the fort/cabin & buried her inside it. This was the 1st burying @ the Jones Cem. & probably the 1st in Green Co. The exact site of the grave is unknown.
The following spring after her burying, James,his wife & sons with a party of others returned & built a Fort @ the site of the house where my sister lives. On their return they found the 1st structure burned to the ground. The new Fort was 22 & 24 ft., 2 stories high, built of large hewed yellow popular logs w/port holes in the upper story, an inside stairway & a large stone chimney @ the south end. There was a fireplace on the 1st floor w/a smaller fireplace on the 2nd. floor. This site was selected because of a large spring nearby, but it went dry several yrs. ago.
James discovered Brush Ck. Valley by following the Indian Trail down Indian Hollow. This trail extended from the eastern part of the US. to a site on the south west part of land owned by my sister where there was a seam of highly colored clay that the Indians used for war paint. When a boy I have obtained the clay from this seam in bright red, white, purple & lt. green, there was also a small amount of blue. The seam has been covered by a landslide. This farm where my sister now lives & Jones Cem., Joe"Paddy" WARREN & John "Fox" WARREN farms are in the area I'm speaking of.
One of James? sons died & my g-grandfather bought the farm from the survivors.
The exact date of the founding of SKAGGS' Station is unknown, however treas. warrant # 11533 for 450acs. of land on Brush Ck. was issued to James SKAGGS on the 1st day of Apr,1780. This probably corresponds closely to the date of actual settlement. The tract of land in question was originally located in Jefferson Co but had been thrown into Nelson Co by the date it was formally granted by Gov. Patrick HENRY on 8 May,1786. [This land grant is listed in the Master Index, Va. Surveys & Grants,1774-1791, Kentucky His. Soc., Vol.16, Original Survey #3841,to James SKAGGS survey date 7 Jly, 1784, original bk. #5, pgs.2-3,grantee James SKAGGS & heirs, grant date 8 May,1786, original bk. #3, pgs. 336-337].
Henry SKAGGS gave a deposition in the case of RHEA vs. ABNEY,from his house in Grayson Co, in 1835. He stated that he came to PITMANs Station in the month of Oct.[1780] & left in the mar. following. There was only one other station on Green River at that time [GLOVERs Station having been broken up by Indians prior to his arrival],this was SKAGGS' Station by Brush Ck. Although Henry SKAGGS' home was @ PITMANs Station he used to hunt from PITMANs to James SKAGGS' Station.
In a deposition given on 30 Jly,1810 to be read as evidence in a suit then pending in the Green Circuit Ct. between Smith TANDY & James SMITH,William SKAGGS stated that PITMANs & SKAGGS' Stations were broken up by Indians in Mar, 1781 & that the settlers moved to POTTENGERs. LYNNs, DAVIS' & LOGANs Stations. Settlements in Green Co. were not reestablished until the fall or 1784.
Another deposition, perhaps by a different William SKAGGS, was given on 4 May, 1821, to be read as evidence in the suit of RHEA vs. ABNEY, in the Green Co. Cir. Ct. William SKAGGS stated that he had been a resident of PITMANs Station & that he was a young man at the time,having been 17 yrs old on 2nd of Sep. [1779],before the settlement of the station the following spring [1780]. He gave the distance from PITMANs Station to SKAGG' Station as 7 miles. He thought that PITMANs Station was broken up in Feb,1781 [another depositions gave the month of March]. He deposes that when the station was broken up, "We moved near Bardstown & PITMAN & the rest went into what is since called the upper counties.
The 1785 tax list for Nelson Co [as pub. in the Nelson Co. Pioneer, Vol.1, #1,pg.9, summer of '77,a quarterly pub. of the Nelson Co. His. Soc., P.O. Box 311,bardstown,KY 40004] lists among the entries turned in by Joseph BARNETT,which included the settlers ""on all the southern waters of Rolling Beach Forks westwardly of the waters of Hardin Ck"", the following tithables. [the 1st figure following the name gives the # of whites, the 2nd figure gives the # of white tithables].
William SKEGGS 4-2
James SKEGGS,jr 3-1
Meshack CARTER 7-1
The forgoing names were given in their original order,they are followed by the names of 40 other tithables & then these names appear:
James SKEGGS,sr 9-4
Henry SKEGGS 4-1
"J.H. SPENCER, "A History of KY. Baptist Vol.1,pg.17 gives us additional information about James SKAGGS.
Benjamin LYNN,who is supposed to have emigrated from VA.,came to KY in1780. He probably remained a short time in PHILIPS' Fort in what is now LaRueCo., where according to tradition he raised up the church now called South Fork, in 1782. Afterwards he settled on Beech Fork in Nelson Co.,where he raised up Pottenger's church, in 1785. Of these 2 churches & another which he & his co-laborer James SKAGGS, constituted under the style of Level Woods, he was pastor during about 15yrs.
[pg.18]
James SKAGGS came from VA. to KY about the same time Benj. LYNN did, & was associated with that famous pioneer in he early labors in the new country. After a few yrs.,he fell under reproach on account of immoral conduct & moved further west. After this nothing more is known of him. A creek or small river in barren Co. bears his name.
[I have additional information on the statement of the last paragraph on James SKAGGS' elopment & whereabouts at the end of this work.] Bob VanDYNE
At the close of the yr, 1780 there were one licenced & 5 ordained Baptist preachers in what is now the large populous state of Kentucky - Wm. MARSHALL, Joseph BARNETT, John WHITAKER, Benj. LYNN, James SKAGGS & licentiate John GERRARD. If there were others it is not known. There was no preacher of any sect in the new country.
The broad field was left, for the present Baptist alone. We know of few Baptist church members & doubtless there were others whose names we shall not know. But few as they were, at this period, they had brought with them, the seed of discord, some of the bitter fruits of which we shall see in the sequel. Some of them were SEPARATE & others were REGULAR Baptist - a distinction almost without a difference. Of the preachers MARSHALL, LYNN, & SKAGGS were Separates, while BARNETT,WHITAKER & GERRARD were Regulars.
[This information inserted here to give more information on the James SKAGGS & Leah CARTER elopement. Copied from a book [which I did not get a title from !! - Vol. 8,#3 5 Oct,1793 (a newspaper I think, two separate listings)
Mechach CARTER gives public notice that 6 yrs & 4 mos. ago his wife, Leah eloped with James SKAGGS, & they are now back in Nelson Co. Meshech CARTER, Nelson Co, 9 Sep, 1793, notice he will petition the Assembly for a divorce from his wife Leah.]
Returing back to James SKAGGS' Station - The nature of James SKAGGS' immoral conduct is revealed in a document recorded in Nelson Co. Deed Bk. 4, pg. 882-883
"I do hearby certify that I do forever quit all claim of my wright & title to Masheck CARTER as husband & forever quit all claim to any wright or title of any part of Sd. CARTER estate either real or personal. Given under my hand this 23rd day of Nov,1793 Leah [her X mark] CARTER Wit:Atkinson HILL, James CRAVEN."
At the court heald for Nelson Co. on Tuesday the 10th of Dec,1793 the with-in instrument of writing was proved by Atkinson HILL one of the subscribing witnesses & ordered to record we the under named subscribers mutually chosen by Masheck CARTER & Leah his wife that formerly was to settle & determine the dispute that subsisted between them by reason of her elopment with James SKAGGS from sd. CARTER do give our opinion."
pg.883 "in the following manner the parties being 1st sworn to abide by the award given by us which is in the following manner, We award that sd. Leah is no more the wife of sd. CARTER nor to have any claim to any of his estate either real or personal only is given by bond bearing date with this interwement, given under our hands this 23rd day of Nov,1793. (signed) John CARNAHAN, John DAVIS, John CAMERON, James BROWN, Samuel McADAMS, Atkinson HILL.
At the court held for Nelson Co on Tuesday the 10th day of Dec, 1793. This award was produced & ordered to be recorded. Teste Ben GRAYSON.
The foregoing document helps to explain another record which was filed in the corresponding time period in Green Co, KY.
Deed Bk. 1, pg. 5 Know all men I, James SKAGGS,have bargained & sold unto Henry SKAGGS, Stephen SKAGGS & James SKAGGS all that tract of land situated on Brush Ck. in Green Co. containing 450 acs. being the same tract or parcel of land that was granted by patent from the state of VA. to me, served the2nd day of July, 1784 which land I will forever defend from me & all manner of persons claiming under me unto them, their heirs or assigns forever for the sum of 100 pds. to me in hand paid the receipt is hereby acknowledged given under my hand & seal the 15th of Nov, 1793. (signed) James SKAGGS Wit: John EMERSON, Alexander VANCE.
At the County Court held for Green Co the 14th day of Nov,1793, this indenture was acknowledged by said James SKAGGS to be his act & deed & ordered to be recorded. Teste: James ALLEN.
It is evident that James SKAGGS left this area soon after executing the deed for the Brush Ck. Station tract to his 3 sons. Whether he returned after wagging toungs began to slack or whether he died in self imposed exile is not known; nor has it been established where he went when he left this region.
[I must insert new information here & tell where James SKAGGS died. An inventory of all the goods & chatels of the late dec'd James SKAGGS of Indian Cr. Joachim Township Dist. of St.Louis Nov. 22nd,1811. The appraisment bill....(list of goods on inventory).
pg.2
"Widow SKAGGS [her purchase]
Joseph HAWKS,jr [his " ]
Benjamin HARMAN ? [his " ]
Widow SKAGGS [her " ]
Joseph HAWKS,jr [his " ]
Widow SKAGGS [her " ]
Jacob SKAGGS [his " ]
Benjamin SKAGGS [his " ]
Charles PATTEN [his " ]
Samuel MEGEE ? [his " ]
Widow SKAGGS [her " ]
William TWITTY? [his " ]
John PEARSON?? [his " ]
Henry SKAGGS [his " ]
George MARR [his " ]"
The total taken in @ the sale $253.37 1/2 dollars. Signed "Benjamin [his X mark] SKAGGS admr." "filed 24th Feb,1812 Samuel BAY". In the above list is one Jacob SKAGGS, I would like to prove this is the Jacob SKAGGS who md. Mary Jane GORE/FLETCHER/EDWARDS. Joachim Township turned into Jefferson Co, MO. in 1818. So who are Henry & Benjamin SKAGGS ?, brothers ?
We return again to James SKAGGS Station. Green Co. order bk. 6, pg. 196 dated 23 Sep,1816 contains the following entry: "On the motion of William SKAGGS it is orderd that Wm. BARNETT, Nathaniel OWEN & James SCOTT be & they are hereby appointed commissioners to divide a tract of land on Brush Ck., Green Co. agreeable to quanity which was left by James SKAGGS, sr dec'd. to his 3 sons James SKAGGS, Stephen SKAGGS & Henry SKAGGS all since departed this life & divide the said land unto three parts so as to allot to the said representatives, heirs of said James SKAGGS Stephen SKAGGS & Henry SKAGGS their respective parts of said land."
If we view the forgoing court order apart from other records it appears that the Brush Ck. station tract descended to the sons of James SKAGGS, by inheritance at his death. We know that this is not the case because the deed recorded in Green Co. Deed Bk. 1, pg. 5 which has previously been quoted, grants the property to his 3 sons Henry, Stephen & James in Nov, 1793 for a purchase price of 100 pds. This entry does prove, however that by Sep,1816, James SKAGGS the founder of SKAGGS Station & his 3 sons were all dec'd.
Another entry which appears in Order Bk.6, pg.447 dated 25 Oct,1819 gives us additional information:
"William SKAGGS is appointed guardian to the infant heirs of Stephen SKAGGS dec'd, & also the infant heirs of James SKAGGS dec'd & it is ordered that Nathaniel OWENS, James SCOTT & Wm. BARNETT be appointed Commissioners to divide the land of James SKAGGS,sr, dec'd between the sons & daus. of his 3 sons Stephen, Henry & James SKAGGS which 3 sons have departed this life having recieved a joint deed from their father for said land. It is ordered that the said Commissioners convey to the sons & daus. of the said Stephen SKAGGS their proportion of said lands & in like manner convey to the sons & daus. of Henry SKAGGS dec'd their proportion & in like manner to the sons & daus. of James SKAGGS, jr dec'd their proportion of said land"
In the above entry James SKAGGS founder of SKAGGS' Station, is obviously referred to as James SKAGGS, sr, however his is probably the same individual designated as James SKAGGS, jr on the 1785 tax list for Nelson Co.
A James SKAGGS, sr also appears on that tax list. We might assume that James SKAGGS, jr was s/o James SKAGGS, sr & this way may indeed be true, but many a researcher has learned from bitter experience that this is not necessarily so.
Although we cannot identify, with certainty, the parents of James SKAGGS, founder of SKAGGS' Station, we are better able to identify his decendents. The children of his sons, Stephen, Henry & James are named in a deed which is located in Green Co. Deed Bk. 9, pgs. 500-502, dated 9 Oct,1820.
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 97 02:21:23 UT
From: "Russell Perkins"
To: Skaggs-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: SKAGGS line
I have the following line from the Old Long Hunter James Skaggs. Would like to have someone check it out and send comments to me. I need a double check because it has a few differences from my file. Rather than start a large discussion or disagreement, it might be best to reply to me off the list. If I find that the list is accurate, I will repost it later. Thanks to everone!!
Russell fdrmanowar@msn.com
Lineage of Old Long Hunter James Skaggs
James, Sr. b. 1720
His Children: (1) Henry, b. 1750
(2) Stephen b.
(3) James, Jr.
Children of (3) James, Jr:
Matthew
Henry
James
Stephen
Sally
Lydia
Nancy
William
John (Father of Benjamin Owen Skaggs)
Mary
Moses
Lettie
Children of (2) Stephen:
Henry
James
Stephen
Polly
Jane
Sally
Betsy
Children of (1) Henry b. 1750
James
Stephen
Joseph
Sally
Nancy
Jeremiah (4)
Children of Jeremiah (4):
Jeremiah, Jr
Mary
Matthew
William T. "Bluehead" (5) b. 1797
Children of William T. "Bluehead" (5):
William H. Harrison
Cynthia
Matthew
Jeremiah
John
Lorenzo
Leander
John R. (may be Cynthia's Son)
Daughter
Daughter
James Thomas, (6) b. 1830
Children of James Thomas, (6):
James Thomas "Tom"
Lewis Warner
Mason
Anthony
Louanna
Loucritia
Sarah Cathryn
John Will, (7) b. 1852
Children of John Will, (7):
Mary Angeline
Reuben Erasmus
James Ransom
Noah Morris, b. 1879
Robert Miller
Lucinthia Jane
Mason Alonzo Children were: James Skaggs, William Skaggs, Henry Skaggs, Stephen Skaggs, Rachel Skaggs, Jeremiah Skaggs, Jenny Skaggs, Loveless Skaggs, Mary Skaggs.
He was married to Leah ??? in 1776 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
James married Mary THOMPSON. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Aaron SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1739, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 231BDEBF7DF6447B9056F6A2F8A38203AB9D
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10. | Elizabeth (Betsy) SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Between 1740-1745, Tazewell Co VA; died Bef 1820, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: CC9A50C7182E4E48884121C3DED8E44DEDA0
Notes:
177? Sept. 13. A list of persons sworn to the States in Capt. McCORKLE's Company of Montgomery Co., VA, includes HENRY SCAGGS, son of AARON; James (longman); John (Gourd Head); John, Jr.; John Zachariah; and Moses SCAGGS.
Another researcher interpreted the preceding list as:
Sworn of Capt. Daniel Triggs Company: 9th September 1777, Sept. 13, 1777, includes John Scaggs, Junr.; Archibald Scaggs; Charles Skaggs; John Skaggs (Goard Head); Moses Skaggs; John Hankins [md. Elizabeth "Betsy" Skaggs]; John Skaggs; HENRY SKAGGS (son to AARON); Zachariah Skaggs. Sept. 15: Richard Whitt [md. Susannah Skaggs]; James Skaggs (longman.
Ruby Altizer Roberts, Cambria, Va., in Virginia Vital Records (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984), 214-15; actual page images at Family Tree Maker's GenealogyLibrary.com
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
Elizabeth married John HANKINS. John was born 1740, Burlington Co. DE. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Jacob SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1741, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died Oct 1830, Weakly Co. TN. Other Events:
- _UID: A645F9C006804D3DB3BA40C04C832DCDEA86
Notes:
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
Answer of WILLIAM SKAGGS: He states that he is the son and heir of JACOB SKAGGS, deceased, who was a brother to MOSES SKAGGS, deceased.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April, 1836). JACOB SKAGGS and I were married for many years. We only had one child, WILLIAM SKAGGS, and he lives in this county.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/green/estates/skaggs1.txt
http://www.getnet.com/~cingram/f614.htm
Sally Heller to Skaggs-L, Dec. 4, 1997: Jacob Scaggs widow, Mary, 11 Apr 1845, was age 86 in Miller County, MO. A pension application for benefit of the provisions made by the Act of congress passed July 4, 1836 and of the 3 Mar 1837 granting pensions to certain widows.
She married Fletcher Edwards for whose service she claims pension, between the 10th and 18th of Feb. 1776 in District of Camden in South Carolina by publication. Fletcher Edwards died in District of Camden on 10 Aug. 1781, then she married Richard Warnell Jan 1782. Richard was killed by Indians in Aug 1789. First and second marriages performed by the same man, William Jankins. She was again married to Jacob Scaggs and he died 1830, she was suspended Sep. 1854.
Her daug. - Elenor Scaggs, witness for Mary Skaggs - Mastin Scaggs, 11 Apr 1845, Miller Co., MO. He says Jacob Scaggs died Oct. 1830. Mastin came to Miller Co., MO abt 1830.
Jacob Skaggs that married Frances Sample, must have been cohabiting with Mary Gore. Is there is a divorce record for Jacob and Frances (she still considered herself widow of Jacob according to the deposition taken for land owned by Jacob's brother Moses) Frances states that she and Jacob had one son named William.
Jacob married Frances SAMPLE. [Group Sheet]
Jacob married Mary Jane GORE. Mary was born Abt 1741, Camden, Kershaw Co. SC. [Group Sheet]
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12. | Richard SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1744, Virginia; died Abt 1821, Barren Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: F8ADE7011064463298E5A4D71E5AEC895ED1
Notes:
"The life of Daniel Boone," written by Lyman C Draper, LL.D., Henry, Charles and Richard Skaggs, and three other brothers were grandsons of an Irishman who fled from Ireland (Londonderry) in 1688-89, when so many of the Scotch-Irish race emigrated to the shores of the New World.
Known marriages for Richard's children:
1789 March 12, M. Skeggs md. Sarah Gumm, Nelson Co., KY.
1791 Sept., 27, Shadrack Skaggs md. Lydia Gumm, Nelson Co., KY.
1792, Green Co., KY, formed from Nelson Co. & Lincoln Co.
1793 June 14, Sarah Skaggs md. Andrew Clement, Green Co., KY.
1793 Aug. 1, Abednego Skaggs md. Catherine Hoback, Green Co., KY.
1797 May 20, Henry Skaggs md. Sally Laisfield, Green Co., KY.
1798, Barren Co., KY, formed from Green Co. & Warren Co.
1807 Dec. 7, Rhody Logsdon md. John Q. Phelps, Barren Co., KY.
1817 May 14, Rebecca Skaggs md. William Warnel, Barren Co., KY. --all from Kentucky Marriages before 1850 (Ancestry.com)
1817, Betsy Skaggs md. Andrew B. Kelly, Green Co., KY. --LDS IGI
Additional Skaggs marriages in Barren Co., KY (Ancestry.com)
1812 April 2, Henry Skaggs md. Liddy Skaggs
1817 May 14, Rebekah Skaggs md. William McVett
1817 Dec. 5, Charles Skaggs md. Polly Wilcox
1819 March 9, John Skaggs md. Edney Innis
1822 April 26, Rachel Skaggs md. Rials Jefreys
1825 Jan. 6, Sarah Skaggs md. Willis Hind
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. MOSES died at his house in Green County about 40 years ago. He never had any children that I knew of. RICHARD WHIT and wife, MATTHIAS HARMON and wife, and JOHN HANKINS and wife all lived in Virginia. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families. . . I knew HENRY SKAGGS, son of RICHARD.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/green/estates/skaggs1.txt
http://www.getnet.com/~cingram/f614.htm
Wanda Sparkman to Skaggs-L, April 4, 2000: Per Richard Skaggs will, Dec. 10, 1818, Barren Co., KY, he had the following living children: John, Rhoda Phelps, Abednego, Sarah Clemmens, Henry, Elizabeth Kelly, and Liddy Skaggs. Sons Shadrack and Meshack Skaggs had died by 1818.
1821, will of Richard Skaggs, Barren Co., KY, Book 2, p.256. --Kentucky Wills, 1700-1851
Sons of James and Rachel listed in the Pioneer Baptist Church Records of South-Central Kentucky and the Upper Cumberland of Tennessee 1799-1899 by C. P. Cawthorn & N. L. Warnell copyright 1985.
"When the gospel was first sent to the Green River section of Kentucky, the land was wild and uncultivated. Alas! for the poor Baptists, death at the hands of lawless savage was an ever present chill on the hearts of the living, and who could tell whether it would continue to advance with the quiet of a blight, or vet burst upon them with the fury of a tempest?
"A great number of these first Baptists were among the "Long Hunters" who came from the "Baptist Valley" area of SouthWest Virginia. These families were the forerunners of the "foot-washing" Baptists which subsequently moved into Kentucky and established many of the Baptist Churches of the frontier land. Among the leaders was the Skaggs family consisting of Rev. James Skaggs and his brothers Henry, Richard, Jacob, Charles, Moses and William. These were the early "Long Hunters" of 1761-1755 of which the Kentucky historians have recorded much about. Henry and Richard were particularly prominent. Henry Skaggs was at the present site of Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1775. A brother Moses was killed by Indians on his second trip into Kentucky.
Richard Skaggs had 3 sons named Shadrach, Mashack and Abendnego. It was Mashack who was killed by Indians on the creek named after him in present Monroe County, Kentucky.
The men who lived on the frontier took protracted hunting trips into Kentucky, hence the name "Long Hunters" later when Daniel Boone led a group of Yadkin farmers into Kentucky, they used a wilderness track referred to as the "Skaggs Trace". This track became a part of the Boone Trace and Wilderness Road that led the pioneers into Kentucky from Virginia.
"The first settlement of the Green River Baptists was in Green County in 1780, and was known as Skaggs station. It was established by Rev. James Skaggs and was the third station in what is now Green county, Kentucky. Glovers station having been established in the Fall of 1779 and Pitman's Station in March of 1780. In March of 1780, James Skaggs Station was broken up and burned by the Indians. Rev. James Skaggs daughter was killed and scalped."
1757/1759 Richard Skaggs, Isaac Skaggs and James Skaggs are list as being in Capt. Dogworthy's company "O" during the French and Indian War, in History of Fredrick County, By T. C. Williams. They all enlisted the same day and were at Braddock's defeat 1769 June.
Richard Skaggs list as being on a long hunt in Kentucky_ (Collins/Leslie)1783/1786 Richard Skaggs listed on Greenbrier County Tax payers_Draper said of Henry Skaggs - That he and his brothers Charles Skaggs and Richard Skaggs was a family of noted hunters and nothing but hunters who kept pace with the advanceing settelments. Richard Skaggs with Contintal Line Regiment in Virginia - Richard Skaggs was with William Skaggs, David Skaggs and Joseph Skaggs and received land grants in Barren County, Kentucky south of Green River south of Lick Creek on Lick Branch, a tributary of Blue Spring Creek.
Richard married Elizabeth WELLS. Elizabeth was born Abt 1730. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Lydia SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born 1745, Strasburg, VA Orange Co. VA; died 2 Oct 1814, Dry Fork, D.G. Sayers Farm, VA; was buried , Mathias Harman Cemetery, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: A6B332468C154E56B673575EE91FDAEAC004
Notes:
Source: "Reed and Related Families of Tazewell County, Virginia and McDowell County, West Virginia", by Juanita S Halstead.
Lydia Skaggs was a sister to the famous "Long Hunter" Henry Skaggs. They had other brothers who were noted "Long Hunters", also. Again, we don't know who the parents were of these hardy, adventurous men and women. This writer leans toward the idea that James and Rachel Skaggs of Montgomery County, VA may well have been the parents.
Deposition of WILLIAM RATLIFF (27 April 1836 at the home of WILLIAM SKAGGS, Aleck Fork of Pitman Creek). I was acquainted with MOSES SKAGGS of Green County, KY. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMON, ELIZABETH "Betsy," wife of JOHN HANKINS; and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. I was quite intimate with them in Virginia. I knew them before they married. MOSES had a brother named JOHN SKAGGS. . . I knew the brothers of MOSES SKAGGS. They were HENRY, JAMES, CHARLES, JOHN, RICHARD and JACOB SKAGGS. I knew them in Kentucky and they all raised large families.
Deposition of FRANCES SAMPLES (27 April 1836). I was familiar with MOSES SKAGGS who died in Green County about 40 years ago. He had 4 sisters, to wit: SUSANNAH, wife of RICHARD WHIT; LYDIA, wife of MATTHIAS HARMAN; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN HANKINS, and NANCY, wife of WILLIAM MERIDY. They lived in Virginia. When I knew them, MOSES had 6 brothers: HENRY, JOHN, JAMES, CHARLES, RICHARD and JACOB.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/green/estates/skaggs1.txt
http://www.getnet.com/~cingram/f614.htm
John Newton Harman, Sr., Harman Genealogy (Southern Branch) with Biographical Sketches, 1700-1924 (Richmond, VA: W. C. Hill Printing Co., 1925), 268, 269, __; page images available at Ancestry.com
Buried:
Grave site located on findagrave.com
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harman&GSfn=Lydia&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17120011&
Lydia married Mathias (Tice or Tias) HARMAN, Sr. 1760, Virginia. Mathias (son of Heinrich Adam HARMAN, Sr. and Louisa Katrine Mathias) was born 1736, Strasburg, VA, Orange Co. VA; died 2 Apr 1832, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Mathias Harman Cemetery, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 89. Kate HARMAN was born 1772, Tazewell Co VA.
- 90. Mathias (Ticy) HARMAN, Jr. was born 15 Jan 1775, Tazewell Co VA; died 14 Feb 1850, Tazewell Co VA.
- 91. Louisa HARMAN was born 1776, Strasburg, Orange Co. VA; died 1829, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 92. Catherine (Katie) HARMAN was born 1778, Strasburg, VA; died 04 Apr 1855, Lanes Branch, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 93. Rebecca HARMAN was born 1784, VA; died 1836.
- 94. Henry HARMAN was born , Washington Co. VA.
- 95. Adam HARMAN was born , Montgomery Co. VA; died 9 Oct 1854, Tazewell Co VA.
- 96. Phebe HARMAN was born 1785, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1862, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
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14. | Zachariah SKAGGS (1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1748, Pittsylvania Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 6B62EFB3D04D413DB564BEA35802901381F5
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Generation: 3
15. | John Thompson SKAGGS (2.Henry2, 1.Rachel1) was born 06 Oct 1760, Montgomery Co. VA; died ca 1779, Kentucky; was buried , In a hollow log. Notes:
Birth:
DIARY OF ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, Updated November 1998, Incorporating Barbara Salton's 1984 Transcript Typed by Teresa Kaliber, Incorporating June Riccio's Transcript as of 6 December 1998, Revision by June Riccio-Draft Transcript. Archibald's diary is owned by a Thompson descendant in Monroe County, KY. A copy made in the 1980s is in the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, Tompkinsville, KY, 75 pages [index included], 30 pages. Note-Original diary entries by Thompson contained 91 pages, plus more entries by others.
Buried:
Mollie Vicich's book, "Kentucky Skaggs" says Henry's son died while on a long hunt with his father and was buried in a hollow log.
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16. | Lucy SKAGGS (2.Henry2, 1.Rachel1) was born Dec 1762, Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 59B224854C8F4C83A934373F602CB8877C33
Notes:
Birth:
DIARY OF ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, Updated November 1998, Incorporating Barbara Salton's 1984 Transcript Typed by Teresa Kaliber, Incorporating June Riccio's Transcript as of 6 December 1998, Revision by June Riccio-Draft Transcript. Archibald's diary is owned by a Thompson descendant in Monroe County, KY. A copy made in the 1980s is in the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, Tompkinsville, KY, 75 pages [index included], 30 pages. Note-Original diary entries by Thompson contained 91 pages, plus more entries by others.
Lucy married John Stacy, Jr.. [Group Sheet]
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17. | Solomon SKAGGS (2.Henry2, 1.Rachel1) was born 03 Jan 1766, Montgomery Co. VA; died Bef 1820, Kentucky or Indiana. Other Events:
- _UID: C3F6B77CE8DC42F5BFC3777E24253CCFB240
Notes:
Biography from Find A Grave
He was born* and raised in the area of Little River, a branch of New River in southwestern Montgomery County, Virginia. The son of Henry (the famous Long Hunter) and Mary Thompson Skaggs, he spent his youth in this area and learned the values and traditions of a well established and prospering community.
After the Revolution (c.a.1784), Solomon's father, Henry, and his uncles, Richard, Charles, James (a part-time long hunter brother), and their families, sold their personal property and landholdings and moved further west into the region of the Holston and Clinch River Valleys of Washington county (later Russell County), Virginia.** They knew the area very well as the families had hunted and lived in that part of the country off and on for many years. They were familiar with the valleys of the Big Sandy, the Louisa (Levisa), and the Tug Rivers of eastern Kentucky and what is now western West Virginia. Henry, with his long hunter brothers, Charles and Richard, had hunted and trapped on the Cumberland and Green Rivers of south central Kentucky for years, developing a love for that part of the country which never left them. They made their plans, and eventually settled there.
In all the moves, Solomon and Rhoda were there beside them--all the way to Green County. Very little is known about Solomon and his wife. From what I generally understand about them, is that they were a frontier family intertwined with the traditions of the long hunter/farmer. Henry Skaggs and his brothers were primarily hunters, and it is unlikly that they would involve themselves in the pursuit of farming, etc. Hunting was much more profitable and the path to greater prosperity. There is no evidence I have seen which indicates Soloman was a long hunter, but he probably did hunt and farm on a small scale while managing the operations of his parent's landholdings and hunting business.
Husband of Rhoda Unknown-Solomon married Rhoda c.a.1787, probably in Russell County, VA. There are no early marriage records (licenses or bonds) available in Russell County today.
Solomon and Rhoda were the parents of Nancy Ann, Wesley, Sylvia, Robert, Margaret, Susannah, Marian, and John Wesley.
After his father died (Henry Skaggs made his will in 1809 and passed away within the next year), he and Rhoda along with their family, including their daughter, Nancy Ann and husband, Thomas Wadsworth, moved to Warren County, Tennessee prior to the War of 1812. Both Solomon and Thomas are on the 1812 Warren County tax list. In November of 1814, Thomas enlists in the West Tennessee Militia for 6 months in Capt. William Mullens Company of Milita from Davidson County, TN. After the war, Solomon and Thomas probably returned to Green County, KY. In 1816 and 1817, he sells his property and disappears from history.***
Solomon probably died between 1817-1820 in Green County, KY, but I am not positive if he died in Kentucky or in Indiana. He may have died enroute to Indiana. It is just not known for sure at this time. His wife, Rhoda, and the rest of the family are living in southern Indiana in the Lawrence and Orange County area by 1820. The names of Rhoda (Rodus) Skaggs, Thomas Wadsworth, and Wesley Wadsworth are listed on the 1820 U.S. Population Census.
*(Source for Solomon's birth-DIARY OF ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, Updated November 1998, Incorporating Barbara Salton's 1984 Transcript Typed by Teresa Kaliber, Incorporating June Riccio's Transcript as of 6 December 1998, Revision by June Riccio-Draft Transcript. Archibald's diary is owned by a Thompson descendant in Monroe County, KY. A copy made in the 1980s is in the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, Tompkinsville, KY, 75 pages [index included], 30 pages. Note-Original diary entries by Thompson contained 91 pages, plus more entries by others. Some of Solomon's siblings' births are also recorded, pages 90-91-John Thompson, October 6, 1760; Lucy, December ?, 1762; David, April 28, 1767; Silvanus [Sylvia], February 18, 1769; and Mary, December 19, 1771)
**(Source-Kegley, Mary B and Kegley, F. B. EARLY ADVENTURES ON THE WESTERN WATERS, Orange, VA: Green Publishers, c1980-2004, 5 volumes, volumes 1-2, "The New River of Virginia in Pioneer Days, 1745-1820". Note-These important volumes contain history, biogrphy, land records, militia records and lists, and other cultural items pertaining to Solomon Skaggs' parents, uncles, grandparents, etc. Henry Skaggs, Sr. disappears from the New River records after 1784.)
***(Source-Deed Book 7, page 421, 9/25/1816, Green County, KY, Solomon and Rhoda Skaggs, recorded 12/20/1816; Deed Book 7, pages 426 & 427, 1/10/1817, Green County, KY, Solomon Skaggs, recorded 1/10/1817.)
Birth:
DIARY OF ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, Updated November 1998, Incorporating Barbara Salton's 1984 Transcript Typed by Teresa Kaliber, Incorporating June Riccio's Transcript as of 6 December 1998, Revision by June Riccio-Draft Transcript. Archibald's diary is owned by a Thompson descendant in Monroe County, KY. A copy made in the 1980s is in the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, Tompkinsville, KY, 75 pages [index included], 30 pages. Note-Original diary entries by Thompson contained 91 pages, plus more entries by others.
Died:
Biography from Find A Grave:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=62635345
Solomon married Rhoda. [Group Sheet]
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18. | David SKAGGS (2.Henry2, 1.Rachel1) was born 28 Apr 1767, Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: F1568BAC825D42ABB3AFCACB8BE17FF824F7
Notes:
Birth:
DIARY OF ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, Updated November 1998, Incorporating Barbara Salton's 1984 Transcript Typed by Teresa Kaliber, Incorporating June Riccio's Transcript as of 6 December 1998, Revision by June Riccio-Draft Transcript. Archibald's diary is owned by a Thompson descendant in Monroe County, KY. A copy made in the 1980s is in the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, Tompkinsville, KY, 75 pages [index included], 30 pages. Note-Original diary entries by Thompson contained 91 pages, plus more entries by others.
David married Margaret Cannon. [Group Sheet]
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19. | Sylvia SKAGGS (2.Henry2, 1.Rachel1) was born 18 Feb 1769, Montgomery Co. VA. Notes:
Birth:
DIARY OF ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, Updated November 1998, Incorporating Barbara Salton's 1984 Transcript Typed by Teresa Kaliber, Incorporating June Riccio's Transcript as of 6 December 1998, Revision by June Riccio-Draft Transcript. Archibald's diary is owned by a Thompson descendant in Monroe County, KY. A copy made in the 1980s is in the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, Tompkinsville, KY, 75 pages [index included], 30 pages. Note-Original diary entries by Thompson contained 91 pages, plus more entries by others.
Sylvia married Reuben Roark. [Group Sheet]
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20. | Mary (Polly) SKAGGS (2.Henry2, 1.Rachel1) was born 19 Dec 1771, Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: DC18FFADEF794F6A9F7A6290832127ED842E
Notes:
Birth:
DIARY OF ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, Updated November 1998, Incorporating Barbara Salton's 1984 Transcript Typed by Teresa Kaliber, Incorporating June Riccio's Transcript as of 6 December 1998, Revision by June Riccio-Draft Transcript. Archibald's diary is owned by a Thompson descendant in Monroe County, KY. A copy made in the 1980s is in the William B. Harlan Memorial Library, Tompkinsville, KY, 75 pages [index included], 30 pages. Note-Original diary entries by Thompson contained 91 pages, plus more entries by others.
Mary married Peter DeSpain. [Group Sheet]
Mary married Combs. [Group Sheet]
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23. | Sarah SKAGGS (2.Henry2, 1.Rachel1) was born , Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 3EFB94C68296407E9FB4BDA86451BA3DCD01
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28. | John SKAGGS, Jr. (3.John2, 1.Rachel1) was born , Augusta Co. or Monroe Co. VA; died , Monroe Co. WV; was buried , Old Greenbrair Baptist Church Cemetery; Monroe Co., VA. Other Events:
- _UID: F5387EE6E4134586B5EE29AC50E3DF45227B
John married Catherine HICKS Frederick Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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31. | Lucretia SKAGGS (3.John2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1753, Horse Cave, Barren Co., KY. Other Events:
- _UID: 40B32038BC84407E950E64C6D8FDE28B5865
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33. | Henry SKAGGS (3.John2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1755. Other Events:
- _UID: 5729E3D878284DF28127A69A1804EAA1A9F5
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45. | Hezekiah WHITT (5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 29 Mar 1761, SC; died 29 Mar 1846, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitt-Lowe Ceme. Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co.. Other Events:
- _UID: 74517FBF86B04A6DABE52449212AB52613A7
Notes:
Hezekiah was employed as Farmer, Hunter, Indian fighter & Rev. War. Vet. Gentleman Justice of the Peace, appointed Sheriff by Pastrick Henry gov. of Va. He joined religion Most likely Baptist.
Source: http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/individual.php?pid=I42&ged=Whitt
Hezekiah moved from South Carolina to Montgomery county, Va.
After the war for Independence Hezekiah was awarded land grants along the upper Clinch River in what is now Tazewell County, Va. Hezekiah settled near Ceder Bluff in Baptist Valley. Hezekiah helped organize Tazewell county, along with eight other Gentlemen Justices of the Peaces, all appointed by Governor Patrick Henry. Hezekiah also served as Sheriff and Judge of Tazewell County.
Granted Land no.70 page 305; Tazewell County 120A. On Indian Creek, a branch of the Clinch River. 22 Aug 1821; Grant number 95, Page 393 98A. On Dismal Creek waters of the Louisa Fork of Sandy River; 29 Jun 1844.
Hezekiah and his father, Richard signed the Patriot's Oath to the Free State of Virginia on Sep. 13,1777 in Montgomery Co., Va. They were members of Capt. Trigg's Company. He was scarcely 17 years old when he first saw military action in the Revolutionary war. His pension deposition states that in 1776 or 1777 he was drafted to go to the relief of the New River Island creek fort to help protect it from the Indians. He marched under the command of Lieutenant Israel Lorton.
In 1777 he was a volunteer under Captian Thomas Mastin against the Cherokee Indians in the Chickamauga expedition in Tennessee. Their rendezvous point was at Colonel William Campbell's in Washington county. They marched to the big Island of the Holston River and were incorporated into General Evan Shelby's outfit. From there they marched on the Indian towns. Hezekiah was then drafted to serve in a fort on Back Creek in Montgomery county. Next He was drafted by Colonel William Preston in the summer of 1888 to march to North Carolina to join the Army of General Gates, but Hezekiah was chosen to guard the lead mines in montgomery county. Hezekiah also acted as Indian spy when needed, and always was ready to serve to win freedom for the new United States.
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Revolutionary War Pension Application
Virginia # S7885
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Lt. S. Evans, Clerk
Book E. Vol. 642 Page 39
Coped from the National Archives.
Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
Name: Hezekiah Whitt
Pension Year: 1845
Application State: Virginia
Applicant Designation: Survivor's Pension Application File
Archive Publication Number: M804
Archive Roll Number: 2569
Total Pages in Packet: 16
U.S. Pensioners, 1818-1872
Name: Hezekiah Whitt
Pension Office State: Virginia
Year Range: 1831-1848
County of Tazewell
On this the 27th day of March eighteen hundred and forty four personally appeared in open court Hezekiah Whit a resident of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia aged eighty four years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of
the provision made by Act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
The declarant states that he was born in the State of South Carolina in the year 1760, that from thence his father removed to Stewards Creek, North Carolina and afterwards to Montgomery County Virginia. That in the June of 1776 or 1777 (he is not clear in his recollection which) he was drafted to go to the relief of Island Creek Fort, against the Indians. This fort stood upon New River, and an express was sent to Colonel William Preston informing him of the danger from the presence of the Indians. The declarant marched under the command of Lieutenant Israel Lorton, and entered the fort which was then commanded by
Captain Henry Patton. This draft was ordered by the Colonel Commandant William Preston of Montgomery County. Owing to the necessity of cultivating the growing crop, the service only was
ordered for the space of one month for which space of time this declarant served. In the month of March and he thinks in the year 1770, he went as a volunteer under Captain Thomas Mast! in upon the expedition against the Cherokee Indians to Tennessee, called the "Chickamaugy Expedition". the point of
rendezvous was at Colonel Campbell's in the County of Washington, Virginia. The men were marched to the big Island of Holston, where they were incorporated into the regiment of General Evan Shelby. From thence they marched against the Indian towns, but found upon entering them that they had already been abandoned by the Indians. this declarant was three months in this service having left home in the early part of March and returning after the troops were disbanded sometime in June.
On this expedition there was a regiment of regular troops, declarant thinks of the "State Line" destined for service in the Illinois country. The Colonel who commanded them was Montgomery and the Major he thinks was Quirk. These troops continued their march westward after the militia returned home.
This declarant got a regular discharge for his serviced under Shelby, which was signed by Captain Aaron Lewis, who had been sent to New Dublin in Montgomery, for the purpose of paying off the men and giving them discharges.
In the following October this declarant was drafted to serve in a fort on Back Creek in Montgomery County, in which service he continued until the next March under the command of Captain James
Thompson, an officer serving in the militia of Virginia. Colonel /William Thompson held the chief command of this fort. After the expiration of this service this declarant was regularly discharged by Colonel William Thompson.
In the early part of the summer of 1780 (as this declarant thinks, for at this distance of time he cannot pretend to strict accuracy in dates) he was drafted by order of Colonel William Preston, to go into Caroling for the purpose of joining the army under the command of General Gates. The lead mines in Montgomery
County was designate as the place of rendezvous for the troops. Here Colonel Cloyd took command. He marched with the main body of the men into Carolina. It was determined however to leave a strong guard at the lead mines, which was accordingly done. Under Colonel Saunders of this guard, this declarant stayed and remained one month. In August after wards, there was much excitement and alarm in the county least a large body of Tories and deserters should embody themselves and harass the inhabitants. Colonel William Preston ordered out the militia, and in the company of Captain Daniel Trigg this declarant served
twenty days. From this time until the close of the Revolution this declarant always held himself ready to go upon any service to which he might be ordered, either in the militia or as an Indian spy.
He further states that except in the instances mentioned, he never received a regular discharge, and that those he did receive have long since been lost, declarant supposing after the close of the war that a discharge was of no value. this declarant states that he has no documentary evidence to prove the facts he has stated, nor does he know of any living witness by whom he can prove his service except those rendered in the Chickemaugy or Tennessee campaigns, that he can prove by the testimony of a
witness who was on the expeditions.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Hezekiah Whitt
We William McGuire a clergyman residing in the County of Tazewell and Thomas Christain residing in the same county hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Hezekiah Whit, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eighty four years of age that he is reputed and
believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in the opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
William McGuire
Thomas Christian
Certified by Geo. W. G. Brown, Clerk of Court
Tazewell County, March 27th, 1844
Lyles Dolsbury certifies that he served with Hezekiah Whit in various services and has known him since.
Lyles (X) Dolsbury
In addition to the certificate given by this affiant, he would state that this affiant was raised from childhood (being Left an orphan) by Captain Thomas Martin, whom he has often heard say, that Hezekaih Whit, the applicant for a pension in the foregoing declaration, was a soldier under him in the Cherokee Expedition
into Tennessee. this affiant knew the said Whit at that time and has known him ever since. This affiant knows nothing of any other service stated by the said Whit, but he believes them to have been performed as stated. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written in open court.
Thomas Christian
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LAND RECORDS
Page 137
Hezekiah Whitt
Washington County
Henry Lee Esquire governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings: Know ye that by virtue of a Certificate in right of Settlement given by the Commissioners- for adjusting the Titles to unpatented Lands in the District of Washington and Montgomery, and in Consideration of the Ancient Composition of ten Shillings Sterling paid by Hezekiah Whitt into the Treasury of this Commonwealth there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Hezekiah Whitt Assignee of John Hankins a certain tract or parcel of Land, containing eighty four Acres by Survey bearing date the twenty sixth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty three Lying and being in the County of Washington on the waters of Clinch River in the Baptist Valley and bounded as followeth towit: Beginning at two white oaks on a hill thence South forty degrees East Sixty seven poles to a large sugar tree at the foot of Kents Ridge and along the same North fifty three degrees E!
ast two hundred and twenty six poles to a Lynn on Major Matins land and along his line North thirty one degrees West fifty seven poles crossing a branch to a large Chestnut oak on a high ridge corner to said Mastins land, thence leaving Mastins line and a long the said ridge South fifty five degrees West two hundred and thirty six poles to the beginning: with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Hezekiah Whitt and his Heirs forever. In Witness whereof the said Henry Lee Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the lesser Seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the fourth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two and of the Commonwealth the Seventeenth.
Hezekiah Whitt
Tazewell Land Survey
Tazewell Co. VA
Land survey
March 20, 1820
page 190
Surveyed for Hez Whit 120 acres of land by virtue of an entry made the 20th March 1820 a part of a land office treasury warrant assigned to him by Hez Harmon assignee of John Cally and part of warrant No. 5334 for 500 acres dated the 6 January 1814 being in Tazewell Co. on Indian Creek a branch of Clinch River and bounded as follows; Beginning at a black oak W oak and cucumber on the top of Ready Ridge a corner of James Whitts and with the same line S 63 E 48 poles to 3 W oaks S 9 W 40 poles to a W oak on a hillside S 30 E 40 poles crossing a cabin branch to a white poplar on the point of a ridge S 86 W 80 poles to a buckeye in a rich hollow N 56 W 44 poles to a sugar sapling on a rich hillside N 80 W 60poles crossing Indian Creek to 3 sp pines in an island S 65 W 66 poles crossing said Creek to a dogwood N 8 E 32 poles crossing the creek to two birches N 53 W 10 poles to 3 black gums on top of the ridge N 7 to 50 poles to a red oak N 70 E 80 poles crossing Loone Creek to a !
W oak and birch in a bottom S 84 E 120 poles to the beginning March 24, 1820.
Isaac Brown Sur
for Hez Harmon S.T.C.
Buried:
The DAR & SAR of Tazewell County put up Rev. War Vet. markers on his grave at the WHITT-LOWE Cemetery in Baptist Valley, Virginia June 4, 2006 at his dedication.
Grave location
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whitt&GSfn=Hezekiah&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=18310142&df=all&
Hezekiah married Rachel SKAGGS 1782, Montgomery Co. VA. Rachel (daughter of Ellinipsico Cornstalk and Standing Deer Bailey) was born Abt 1761, Shawnee Nation, Ohio; died Abt 1846, Indian Creek Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitt-Lowe Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 127. James WHITT was born 28 Oct 1782, Cedar Grove, Wythe Co., VA; died 19 Sep 1866, Tazewell, County, VA.
- 128. Griffith WHITT was born 1787, Wythe County, VA; died 23 Aug 1853, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Coon Creek Cemetery, Grundy, County MO.
- 129. Richard Nelson (Devil Dick) WHITT was born 1791, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Sep 1855, Carter Co. KY.
- 130. Johh Bunyan WHITT was born 1794, Wythe County, VA; died Aug 1867, Floyd Co., KY.
- 131. Rebecca WHITT was born 1795, Wythe County, VA.
- 132. Susannah WHITT was born 1796, Wythe County, VA; died 1865.
- 133. Jonas WHITT was born 1 Jan 1797, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Jul 1865, Truittsville, Big White Oak Creek, Greenup Co. KY..
- 134. Jonathan F. WHITT was born 1799; died 1889.
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46. | Archibald WHITT (5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born ABT1763, South Carolina; died 1831, Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 66A1717F72C245308164A30C30445B040798
Archibald married Hannah LOWE. Hannah was born 1765, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1831, Montgomery Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 135. Rachel WHITT was born 15 Oct 1785, Montgomery Co. VA; died 16 Apr 1857.
- 136. Roda WHITT was born 1787, Montgomery Co. VA; died 15 Mar 1881, Pulaski Co. VA.
- 137. Archibald L. WHITT was born 1788, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 138. Abijah WHITT was born 1791, Montgomery Co. VA; died Jan 1858, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 139. James WHITT was born 1792, Montgomery Co. VA; died 31 Mar 1878, Pulaski Co. VA.
- 140. Susannah WHITT was born Abt 1794, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1839, Tazewell Co VA.
- 141. Hezekiah WHITT was born 1796, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 142. Richard WHITT was born 1797, Montgomery Co. VA; died 25 Nov 1864, Honaker, Russell Co. VA.
- 143. Meredith WHITT was born 10 Feb 1800, Montgomery Co. VA; died 18 Aug 1891.
- 144. Milburn WHITT was born 7 Aug 1805, Montgomery Co. VA; died 17 Feb 1863, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 145. Hannah Jane WHITT was born 1806, Montgomery Co. VA; died Abt 1882, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 146. John Floyd WHITT was born 26 Jan 1816, Montgomery Co. VA; died 14 Feb 1886, Cherokee, San Saba Co. TX.
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Archibald married Frances (Fanny) JACOBS. [Group Sheet]
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47. | Elizabeth WHITT (5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1765, SC; died 09 Nov 1857, Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 7C145848FAB048A4B71BD854139BF33499A0
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48. | Edmund Price WHITT (5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 23 Mar 1768, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1840, Carter Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: 6C80F153D4C44798956098174EB2685B0EE3
Notes:
Source: http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/aqwg07.htm#13723
Edmund married Hannah LESTER. Hannah was born 1773, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died 23 Aug 1856, Carter Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
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50. | Ruth WHITT (5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 17 Jun 1772, Montgomery Co. VA; died 18 Oct 1839, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 899F4E6678A64330B67C89AEA85E8770D34B
Ruth married Jessie WITT 10 Oct 1787, Montgomery Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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90. | Mathias (Ticy) HARMAN, Jr. (13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 15 Jan 1775, Tazewell Co VA; died 14 Feb 1850, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 8ECCB95F49EC40A994AA68D21F08125798A5
Notes:
From: "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell County " by Schreiner-Yantis.
To the General Assembly of Virginia: The undersigned petitioner Matthias Harman a citizen of the county of Tazewell would beg leave to respectfully represent to the Legislature of Virginia that in August 1829 he intermarried with a certain Nancy Vance by whom he had three children prior to the marriage, for reasons which is deemed unimportant here to state he had been restricted from marrying said Nancy and that as soon as the restrictions alluded to was removed he done that he had always intended to do. Your petitioner requests that a law may be passed changing the names of his three children born out of wedlock from that of Vance to Harman, the eldest Elias V., the second Daniel H., and the third William Buse, and he also desires that the said three children may be made by law his legal representatives if deemed proper and your petitioner as in duty bound will every pray. Signed: Matthias Harman, November 1832
Mathias married Nancy VANCE. [Group Sheet]
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91. | Louisa HARMAN (13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1776, Strasburg, Orange Co. VA; died 1829, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: FD53EAC4E21E407DB4F577989D94229E645B
Notes:
"Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Hildreth Smith article, page 192.
Louisa Harman married Thomas B. Christian
Louisa married Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN 04 Jun 1793, Wythe Co. VA. Thomas (son of Thomas Mastin and Agnes) was born 15 Mar 1770, Botetourt Co. VA; died Dec 1854, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 187. Mastin Harman CHRISTIAN was born 8 Apr 1794, Wythe Co. VA; died 28 Feb 1853, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co VA.
- 188. Moses Bailey CHRISTIAN was born 13 May 1795, Wythe Co. VA; died 29 May 1855, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 189. James CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1795, Wythe Co. VA; died Abt 1823, Tazewell Co VA.
- 190. Ruth CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1797, Wythe Co. VA; died Bef Dec 1854, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 191. David CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1802, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 2 Mar 1861, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co VA.
- 192. John CHRISTIAN was born 1804, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1870, Buchanan Co. VA.
- 193. Daniel CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1807, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Dec 1884, Tazewell Co VA.
- 194. Nancy Jane CHRISTIAN was born 3 Oct 1812, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 2 Dec 1887, Avondale, McDowell Co., WV; was buried , In a hillside cemetery overlooking the site of the old Reed homestead on Crane Creek in McDowell Co., WVA.
- 195. Thomas Scaggs CHRISTIAN was born 2 Oct 1813, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 28 May 1891, Claypool Branch, Tazewell Co. VA.
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92. | Catherine (Katie) HARMAN (13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1778, Strasburg, VA; died 04 Apr 1855, Lanes Branch, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: F2847AFA1C1747AD91DECB1FECC830E230A3
Notes:
Nickname may have been Katie.
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Catherine Beavers
Birth Date: abt 1779
Death Date: 4 Apr 1855
Death Place: On Lanes Branch, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 76
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
Father Name: Mathias Harman
Mother Name: Lydia Harman
Spouse Name: Robert Beavers
FHL Film Number: 34185
Catherine married Robert (Robin) BEAVERS Abt 1798. Robert (son of Alexander BEAVERS, Sr. and Nancy UNKNOWN) was born 1778, VA; died 02 Apr 1832, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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93. | Rebecca HARMAN (13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1784, VA; died 1836. Other Events:
- _UID: 0BEB4F46792E49FCAD0AC74113027325E3AB
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95. | Adam HARMAN (13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born , Montgomery Co. VA; died 9 Oct 1854, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 501FC0A46A1D46BCA518BEC282A6FDC17FF7
Notes:
Area was later part of Wythe Co.
Adam married Ruth CHRISTIAN 20 Aug 1819, Tazewell Co VA. Ruth (daughter of Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN and Louisa HARMAN) was born Abt 1797, Wythe Co. VA; died Bef Dec 1854, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 206. Alice Louisa HARMAN was born 1819, Tazewell Co VA; died Abt 1872, Tazewell Co. VA.
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Adam married Levisa HARMAN 2 Apr 1812, Tazewell Co VA. Levisa was born Bef 1780, New River, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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96. | Phebe HARMAN (13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1785, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1862, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 43BE9F4D5FBA4BB58F8ABAD217D112BD620E
Notes:
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=115025411
Phebe married Moses Jackson BEAVERS 9 Feb 1819, Tazewell, Va.. Moses (son of Alexander BEAVERS, Jr. and Sarah RICE) was born 1793, Giles Co., Va.; died 28 Dec 1870, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 208. Lydia BEAVERS was born 20 May 1820, Tazewell Co., VA; died 28 Aug 1868, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 209. Mathias Harman BEAVERS was born 3 Feb 1822, Tazewell Co., VA; died 22 Jan 1896, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Peery Cemetery, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 210. Nancy BEAVERS was born 22 Nov 1824.
- 211. Elizabeth BEAVERS was born 1 Feb 1826, Tazewell Co., VA; died Aft 1900.
- 212. Alexander BEAVERS was born 12 Apr 1828, Tazewell Co., VA; died 21 Oct 1914, Union Co. SD; was buried , Civil Bend Cemetery, Jefferson, Union Co. SD.
- 213. Rebecca BEAVERS was born 10 Aug 1830, Tazewell Co., VA; died 13 Mar 1908, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 214. Harman Skaggs BEAVERS was born Apr 1832, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; died 17 Nov 1859, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 215. Moses Jackson BEAVERS, Jr. was born 28 Aug 1834, Tazewell Co., VA; died 14 Jul 1923, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
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Generation: 4
104. | Peter SKAGGS (25.Zachariah3, 3.John2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1764, Tazewell Co VA; died 24 Oct 1841, Lawrence Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: B1074AA2B43F4A7C892ED6B2CC10393FF03D
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105. | Jeremiah SKAGGS (25.Zachariah3, 3.John2, 1.Rachel1) was born 25 Oct 1766, Montgomery Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 4DD6C5ACFE2040CBB36F328BFB4B2E2F3FA3
Jeremiah married Hannah LESTER 1 Nov 1788, Montgomery Co. VA. Hannah was born 1773, Fincastle, Botetourt Co. VA; died 23 Aug 1856, Carter Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 216. Nacy SKAGGS was born 1789, Tazewell Co VA; died 23 Oct 1868, Tazewell Co VA.
- 217. Martha (Patty) SKAGGS was born 2 Aug 1791, Russell Co. VA; died 22 Apr 1855, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Coon Creek Cemetery, Grundy, County MO.
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127. | James WHITT (45.Hezekiah3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 28 Oct 1782, Cedar Grove, Wythe Co., VA; died 19 Sep 1866, Tazewell, County, VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 0A442729035249988DF58E4D84DE35723A25
Notes:
Source: http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/individual.php?pid=I94&ged=Whitt
Will
James Whitt
Will Book 3
Page 192
Tazewell County, Virginia
In the name of God Amen I James Whitt of the county of Tazewell, and State of Virginia, Taking into the consideration the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish this as my last Will and testament revoking all others.
1st I give and bequeath unto my father, Hezekiah Whitt the sum of ten dollars.
2nd I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy Whitt all the residue of my Estate both real and personal and all such Real and Personal Estate as I may hereafter acquire and lastly I hereby appoint my wife Nancy Whitt my executor to this my last will and testament and direct that she in the first place shall pay all my just debts. In testimony where of I have hereinto affixed my hand and seal this 12th day of August in the year of Christ 1842.
James Whitt
In the County of Tazewell State of Virginia in Sept 1855. The last will and Testament of James Whitt was presented in Court and proved according to law by the oath of Bird Lockart and John M. Lockart subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
James married Nacy SKAGGS Abt 1808. Nacy (daughter of Jeremiah SKAGGS and Hannah LESTER) was born 1789, Tazewell Co VA; died 23 Oct 1868, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
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128. | Griffith WHITT (45.Hezekiah3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1787, Wythe County, VA; died 23 Aug 1853, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Coon Creek Cemetery, Grundy, County MO. Other Events:
- _UID: 58A5802F781B41C192C8D7BB4FA3684DD4A5
Notes:
Source: http://dahnmonwhittgenealogy.com/individual.php?pid=I100&ged=Dahnmon-Whitt%20Family
Bible of Patty Scaggs Whitt: (Griffy Whitt deceased the 28th of August the year 1853 on Sabbath) Listed on Muster Roll CO A, 122th Reg. 2nd.Batt. of light Infantry militia, commanded by John Cecil of Tazewell Co. Va. Jan. 18, 1810. Helped start the Baptist Church in Coon Creek, Missouri Dec. 1844. Bought 130 acres on Reedy Ridge from his father Hezekiah in 1808. Left Virginia 1844, and traveled to Missouri on horse back.
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8914191
Griffith married Martha (Patty) SKAGGS 21 Mar 1807. Martha (daughter of Jeremiah SKAGGS and Hannah LESTER) was born 2 Aug 1791, Russell Co. VA; died 22 Apr 1855, Grundy Co. MO; was buried , Coon Creek Cemetery, Grundy, County MO. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 237. Timothy WHITT was born 2 Nov 1808; died 1862.
- 238. Shone WHITT was born 25 Dec 1810, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Cherokee Co. KS.
- 239. Assena WHITT was born 19 Feb 1813, Tazewell Co. VA; died 8 Jul 1882, Harrison Co. MO; was buried , Mitchell Cemetery, Melbourne, Harrison Co, MO.
- 240. Cinthia WHITT was born 9 Dec 1815; died Aft 1880.
- 241. Olivia Mary WHITT was born 24 Aug 1818.
- 242. Noah B. WHITT was born 19 Apr 1820.
- 243. Jeremiah WHITT was born 10 Nov 1822; died 1 Aug 1862.
- 244. Richard WHITT was born 13 May 1826; died 10 Mar 1867.
- 245. John WHITT was born 24 Aug 1833; died 5 Aug 1862.
- 246. Griffith (Griffy) WHITT was born 16 Aug 1836, Tazewell Co VA; died 5 Aug 1862, MS.
- 247. Jonas WHITT was born 17 Aug 1837; died 29 Jan 1900.
- 248. Hannah WHITT was born 16 May ; died 13 Sep 1861.
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129. | Richard Nelson (Devil Dick) WHITT (45.Hezekiah3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1791, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Sep 1855, Carter Co. KY. Other Events:
- _UID: B62B3E8E07794241AE0471790A16A68193A9
Notes:
Place of birth also includes Cedar Grove, Was Montgomery Co. VA
Richard Whitt was a very strong man, a blacksmith, along with being a farmer. Thought to have died on a visit back to Lee County, Va. No marker on grave beside of his wife. Richard was first cousin to wife.
Source: http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/aqwn43.htm#95
Richard married Rachel (Rebecca) WHITT. Rachel (daughter of Edmund Price WHITT and Hannah LESTER) was born 1803; died 25 Mar 1884. [Group Sheet]
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130. | Johh Bunyan WHITT (45.Hezekiah3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1794, Wythe County, VA; died Aug 1867, Floyd Co., KY. Other Events:
- _UID: CE782C9DBA1E4A49938067DB1FC4DF5EEF6D
Notes:
and Grant No. 109, P. 15; 250 A. on Waters of Indian Creek,Tazewell Co., Va. 01 Sep 1853 Carpenter lived in Floyd Co., Ky. 1850 Census.
Name-sake most likey from famous Christian writer John Bunyan that wrote the book Pilgrams Progress.
http://dahnmonwhittfamily.com/genealogy/aqwg09.htm#97
Johh married Anna SHACKLEFORD. [Group Sheet]
Johh married Hannah SARLES 11 Feb 1815, Montgomery Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Johh married Sarah ONEY 2 Oct 1833, Floyd Co., KY. Sarah was born Abt 1790. [Group Sheet]
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133. | Jonas WHITT (45.Hezekiah3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1 Jan 1797, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Jul 1865, Truittsville, Big White Oak Creek, Greenup Co. KY.. Other Events:
- _UID: 18B533371D984004B8D64B04F31728D918E2
Notes:
Jonas married his first cousin Susannah Whitt, daughter of Archibald Whitt. Archibald was the brother of Hezekiah Whitt, father of Jonas. Jonas Followed his father Hezekiah Whitt to Tazewell county after David Crockett Whitt was born, around 1837.
After Susannah died about 1839, (probably in child birth with Hannah) Jonas took his son David Crockett, and Moved to Greenup County Kentucky. This trip of about 200 miles had to be hard. Jonas went to KY. to build a grist mill on Big White Oak Creek Farm, for Dr.Samuel Truitt, The Post Master of Truittsville. How this Job and move come about I have not found out.(Most likely through Richard Nelson "Devil Dick" Whitt, his brother who lived the next county over from Greenup, Carter County Kentucky) Samuel Truitt had a daughter named Milred who Married Jonas on 08 Feb.1848.
I visited the cemetery on a bluff overlooking Big White Oak Creek where Jonas is buried. I was shown the trace where Jonas dug for the mill. It is grown up with brush and briars now. David Crockett Whitt son of Jonas and Susannah was a young boy when he went to Ky. with his father Jonas. Crockett was born in 1836 and Jonas remarried in 1848, makeing David Crockett about 12 at the time.
David Crockett Whitt moved back to Virigina sometime between 1848 and 1859 where He married Arminda Robinett. D.C. Whitt's family lived in Tazewell and Russell County VA.
Jonas married Susannah WHITT. Susannah (daughter of Archibald WHITT and Hannah LOWE) was born Abt 1794, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1839, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
Jonas married Mildred (Millie) TRUITT. Mildred was born 20 Mar 1824, Truittville, Greenup Co, KY; died 1907, Greenup Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
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139. | James WHITT (46.Archibald3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1792, Montgomery Co. VA; died 31 Mar 1878, Pulaski Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 6E2D37CB008846ED8D2661B82512A4F9F818
James married Susannah ALLEY 16 May 1817. Susannah (daughter of Cary Alley and Mary Short) was born 30 Jan 1797, Montgomery Co. VA; died 10 Aug 1876, Pulaski Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 296. Amanda Elizabeth WHITT was born 01 Jan 1827, Montgomery Co. VA; died 26 Sep 1903, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 297. Burgesss WHITT was born 1830, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 298. Thomas Abijah WHITT was born 10 Apr 1832, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1862, Richmond, VA.
- 299. Sarah K. WHITT was born 1833, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 300. Archibald WHITT was born Abt 1834, Montgomery Co. VA.
- 301. Marnada WHITT was born 1837.
- 302. James WHITT was born 1839, Pulaski Co. VA; died 12 Feb 1862, Richmond, VA.
- 303. Sarah C. WHITT was born 1855.
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140. | Susannah WHITT (46.Archibald3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1794, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1839, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: D22099A66EE24DABA010FA6F1BB2223CBD28
Notes:
Daughter of Archibald Whitt, making her a first cousin to Jonas Whitt her husband.
Susannah married Jonas WHITT. Jonas (son of Hezekiah WHITT and Rachel SKAGGS) was born 1 Jan 1797, Wythe County, VA; died 2 Jul 1865, Truittsville, Big White Oak Creek, Greenup Co. KY.. [Group Sheet]
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142. | Richard WHITT (46.Archibald3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1797, Montgomery Co. VA; died 25 Nov 1864, Honaker, Russell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 76B4F1BDDA654AD6A0377C9B5FCCB6DDE345
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144. | Milburn WHITT (46.Archibald3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 7 Aug 1805, Montgomery Co. VA; died 17 Feb 1863, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 660BDF1E86B64D25A983073E77D441193256
Notes:
May have been born in Tazewell Co. VA
Milburn married Michala (Haley) HANKINS 30 Jun 1824, Tazewell Co VA. Michala was born 26 Apr 1807, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 314. Nancy WHITT was born 20 Feb 1825, Tazewell Co VA; died 21 May 1867, Tazewell Co VA.
- 315. Hanna WHITT was born 26 Jan 1827, Tazewell Co VA.
- 316. Elizabeth WHITT was born 7 Dec 1829.
- 317. Archibald WHITT was born 1830; died 6 Oct 1917.
- 318. Lucinda WHITT was born 19 Nov 1834, Tazewell Co VA.
- 319. Susannah WHITT was born 14 Dec 1841.
- 320. A. Milburn WHITT was born 13 Mar 1853, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; died 20 Oct 1938, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 321. Mary Jane WHITT was born 5 Oct 1845, Tazewell Co VA.
- 322. William H. WHITT was born 4 Sep 1837, Tazewell Co VA; died 4 Dec 1868, Tazewell Co VA.
- 323. Elias M. WHITT was born 7 Oct 1839, Tazewell Co VA.
- 324. James G. WHITT was born Abt 1828.
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146. | John Floyd WHITT (46.Archibald3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 26 Jan 1816, Montgomery Co. VA; died 14 Feb 1886, Cherokee, San Saba Co. TX. Other Events:
- _UID: 836CAAD8DC61450094AEE646BF7480D6EA47
John married Nancy Elizabeth BREWSTER 1842, Tazewell Co VA. Nancy was born 12 Dec 1828, Tazewell Co VA; died 12 Mar 1900, Cherokee, San Saba Co. TX. [Group Sheet]
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157. | James Madison (Matt) WHITT (49.Richard3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1815, Tazewell Co VA; died 28 Mar 1855, Morgan Co., KY. Other Events:
- _UID: 372B8D8C86284A7A8ADE71B037AD7E542CA0
Notes:
Moved from Va. to Ky. 1850. James Madison Owned a large track of land White Oak Creek, Morgan, Co., Ky. After his death he left each child 47 Acres except Emberzetta who got 40 acres. His children went to live with different families after his death.
JAMES MADISON WHITT OWNED THE PRESENT DAY (until 1972) G.K. ONEY FARM WHICH IS SITUATED NEAR THE JUNCTURE OF SUGAR CAMP BRANCH AND WHITE OAK CREEK NEAR THE BORDER OF PRESENT DAY MORGAN AND MAGOFFIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY LINES. HIS DEATH WAS UNUSUAL IN THAT IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT A MAN ON HORSEBACK RODE UP LATE ONE AFTERNOON AND OFFERED JAMES A DRINK OF MOONSHINE WHISKEY. AFTER SEVERAL SWALLOWS, JAMES FELL "DEAD IN HIS TRACKS." AS WAS THE CUSTOM IN THE MID 1800's, PEOPLE WERE PREPARED FOR BURIAL AT HOME WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A MORTICIAN; ALSO IT WAS CUSTOMARY TO PLACE WHITE GLOVES UPON THE HANDS OF THE DECEASED. IT JUST SO HAPPENED THAT THE WOMAN HELPING TO PREPARE THE BODY FOR BURIAL WAS MY GREAT, GREAT-GRANDMOTHER, SUSANNA "SUKEY" ALLEN, WIFE OF DANIEL WEBSTER ALLEN. UPON PLACING THE GLOVES ON THE DECEASED, SHE THOUGHT SHE NOTICED MOVEMENT OF ONE OF THE HANDS, BUT CONFIDED THIS TO NO ONE UNTIL A DAY OF SO AFTER THE BURIAL. UPON LEARNING OF THIS, HIS BODY WAS IMMEDIATELY DISINTERRED. WHEN THE CASKET WAS OPENED, JAMES WAS FOUND TO BE LYING FACE DOWN IN THE CASKET.
JAMES, HIS WIFE REBECCA, AND AN INFANT CHILD ARE BURIED BELOW THE OLD GARDEN PLOT ON HIS FARM.
Note By Juanita Collinsworth Oney:
After Rebecca died James Madison Whitt went back to VA and married Lucinda Compton in Tazewell County, VA. Jan. 23, 1855. He was the son of Richard Whitt and Elizabeth Whitt. She was the daughter of James & Elizabeth McGuire both widowed. He age 49, she age 39. He died 3 months later, but she had a son by Elisha Oney.
Occupation:
Physician
James married Rebecca DAY 1835, Tazewell Co VA. Rebecca was born 1815, Grayson Co. VA; died 24 May 1854, Morgan Co., KY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 367. James W. WHITT was born 4 Feb 1834, Tazewell Co VA; died 7 Jan 1938, Magoffin Co. KY; was buried , Whitt Cemetary, Magoffin, Co., KY.
- 368. Elizabeth (Betsy) WHITT was born Aug 1836, Tazewell Co VA; died 19 Nov 1888, Morgan Co., KY.
- 369. Emberzetta or Empricilla WHITT was born 1841; died 1909.
- 370. Ingram B. WHITT was born Aug 1839, Tazewell Co VA; died 1911, Morgan Co., KY.
- 371. Mary (Polly) WHITT was born 8 Aug 1845; died 5 Jun 1933.
- 372. William WHITT was born 18 Oct 1848, Morgan Co., KY; died 22 Mar 1930, Magoffin Co. KY.
- 373. Joseph Lexington (Leck) WHITT was born 1853, Morgan Co., KY; died 25 Jul 1911, Salyersville, Magoffin Co. KY.
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158. | William WHITT (49.Richard3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) Other Events:
- _UID: 733B8FD72CF743229A85B81FDFA32BA0DF98
Notes:
Billy got shot in the foot during Civil War by Wess Purcell at White Oaks, Ky. He went to a neighbors house and got bandaged up. About 1 mile from home he got shot again and died. Wess Purcell became a fugitive. Much later Judge John Cooper and two others located him. They offered him a fair trial if he gave up. He did and was held by two men while Judge Cooper shot his eyes out killing him.
William married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
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170. | Satcey WITT (50.Ruth3, 5.Susanna2, 1.Rachel1) was born 12 Sep 1806; died 1839. Other Events:
- _UID: 6D957D0C921944168C199B1F155AF7EA3FDC
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187. | Mastin Harman CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 8 Apr 1794, Wythe Co. VA; died 28 Feb 1853, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 6027A1C5F72B4665B0C14A02C7FD6AE98E2B
Notes:
Record of divorce in 14 May 1851 between Mastin Christian and Jane Christian. In 1850 census he was living with Maria, age 40. Sally Christian, age 20 was living in the home as well in 1850.
McDowell County in West Virginia and American History by Jean Battlo, page 478. "In 1880s Mastin Christian taught the Sandlick School in Adkins (later named Gary), a log house at the mouth of Sandlick Creek, near the old company store."
CENSUS RECORDS
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Masters Christian [Mastin Christian]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Martin Christian [Mastin Christian]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Mastin Christian
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1800
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 770
Household Members:
Mastin Christian 50
Maria Christian 40
Daniel Christian 26
Hiram Christian 15
Thos Christian 13
Moses Christian 7
Withers Christian 5
Weston Christian 2
Noah Burchfield 24 [son-in-law]
Nancy Burchfield 18 [daughter]
Sally Christian 20 [daughter-in-law, Sarah Mounts, new wife of Daniel as of August 20. The census is dated August 25. Apparently the newlyweds had not yet found their own place.]
Land Grants
Maston Christian - 30 Sept 1842
Tazewell County
50 a. On the head of Jonathan's branch waters of the Dry fork of Sandy River
Grants No. 93, p. 342
Maston Christian - 30 Sept 1842
Tazewell County
23 a. On the Long fork of Harmans branch waters of the Dry fork of Sandy River
Grants No. 93, p. 343
Maston Christian - 30 Sept 1842
Tazewell County
36 a. On the Dry fork of Sandy River and not far from mouth of said river
Grants No. 93, p. 414
Maston Christian - 31 Jan 1844
Tazewell County
60 a. At the mouth of Harmans branch waters of the Tug fork of Sandy River
Grants No. 95, p. 111
Birth:
Indian Creek on the Clinch River in what is now Tazewell Co., VA
Mastin married Jane McKenster 01 Sep 1822, Tazewell Co. VA. Jane was born 1801, Tazewell Co. VA; died 27 Jun 1873, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 378. Louisa CHRISTIAN was born 1824, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1824, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 379. William CHRISTIAN was born 1825, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1880.
- 380. Daniel CHRISTIAN was born 1826, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1863.
- 381. Ruth CHRISTIAN was born 1826, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 27 Nov 1888, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 382. Addison Bailey (Attie) CHRISTIAN was born 1828, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 14 Jun 1863, Bunker Hill, Berkeley Co. WV.
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Mastin married Sarah Bailey 02 Jun 1829, Tazewell Co. VA. Sarah was born ca 1804; died Jan 1830, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Mastin married Margaret Maria (Peggy) Robinette 31 Aug 1831, Tazewell Co. VA. Margaret was born 1809, Wythe Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 384. Nancy CHRISTIAN was born 12 Dec 1832, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1902, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 385. Hiram Harman Pythias CHRISTIAN was born 19 Oct 1835, Tazewell Co. VA; died 01 Jul 1917, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Lomax Cemetery, Yukon, McDowell Co. WV.
- 386. Mathias Harman CHRISTIAN, Jr. was born 1836, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 387. Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN was born 12 Apr 1838, Tazewell Co. VA; died 12 Feb 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV.
- 388. Moses Justice (Devil Mose) CHRISTIAN was born 1842, Tazewell Co. VA; died 09 Jan 1888, McDowell Co. WV.
- 389. Withers (Witcher) CHRISTIAN was born 1845, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1851, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 390. Nathaniel Robert CHRISTIAN was born 1847, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1892, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 391. Mastin George Dillon CHRISTIAN was born Apr 1848, Tazewell Co. VA; died 01 May 1922, Webster Co. WV.
- 392. Louisa Lovelace (Lovis) CHRISTIAN was born 13 Aug 1851, Tazewell Co. VA.
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188. | Moses Bailey CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 13 May 1795, Wythe Co. VA; died 29 May 1855, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: A227FE66E4674EE795F28CF531D5F9B26601
Notes:
May have been born in 1794. 1850 census lists his age as 56. Will on record in Will Book 3, pp. 186-87, Tazewell Co. VA. Not named in lawsuit Christian Vs. Christian.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DISCOUNTED
His grandchild Sallie Christian, daughter of John Christian and Clemmie Harman, applied to the Eastern Cherokee in 1908. Application #10464. In her application she spells his name "Mose." Her application was rejected.
For more information about Cherokee genealogy, check out http://www.pollysgranddaughter.com. The following is from her article about Cherokee Wannabes. Since so much has been written about Moses' father, Thomas Bailey Christan, having Native American heritage, which has NOT been borne out by Y-DNA results or autosomal DNA results by any of his descendants.
This site has excellent articles on how to prove Cherokee ancestry. http://www.pollysgranddaughter.com/2011/06/fortune-hunters-guion-miller-roll-and.html#comment-form
The Guion Miller Roll is a list of Eastern Cherokee Indians who applied for compensation because of a 1906 lawsuit, and judgment in the tribe's favor in the United States Court of Claims on May 28, 1906, for them. This resulted in the appropriation of $1 million to the Tribe's eligible individuals and families. Newspapers were full of announcements that the Cherokees and/or Cherokee heirs would be receiving money anywhere from $5,000,000 to $11,000,000. Many times it was not made clear this was money for nearly the entire tribe but instead gave the impression that it was for specific families.
To be approved for funds the individual must have:
1. Been alive as of May 28, 1906
2. Established that he/she was a member or descendants of a person that had been included in the forced removal to Indian Territory, known as the Ross Party.
3. Not been affiliated with a tribe other than the Cherokee
4. Been members of the Eastern Cherokee tribe at the time of the treaties of 1835,1836, and 1845 between the United States and Eastern Cherokee.
There were 45,857 applications filed for about 900,000 claimants. 30,254 of those claimants were entitled to share in the funds. This means nearly 2/3 of all claimants were NOT entitled and therefore rejected.
A common assumption of those who descend from people who were rejected on the Miller Roll is that their ancestors were Cherokee, but they just couldn't prove it at that time. These families were usually always listed as white in vital records and were never listed in the Cherokee records or on any Cherokee rolls. They simply had no documentation or proof.
People applied for the Miller Roll who had never heard they were Cherokee before the money or land topic came up. They were suddenly informed by someone that they were Cherokee or related to a specific family and should apply. There were families who had heard they were Indian or "kin" to them, so they applied even though they had never heard what tribe of Indians they might be "kin" to. There were people who were notified by "claim agents" and lawyers that they were entitled to lots of money so they applied. There were people who were told they would be receiving both land and money, so they applied. There were people who applied because they thought they were enrolling in the Eastern Cherokee tribe and then would be entitled to land and money.
Many of the rejected claimants, for one reason or another, filed a claim believing they were going to come into money. One has to be careful of not basing claim to Cherokee ancestry based on a rejected claim from the Miller Roll. Though these applications often offer a lot of genealogical information, they don't necessarily offer any proof of Cherokee ancestry.
CENSUS RECORDS
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: Moses Christian
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 [Moses]
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 [Mary (Polly)]
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 2
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Mases Christian [Moses Christian]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 [Samuel]
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2 [Alexander, Thomas]
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [Moses]
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 [Louisa]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [Mary (Polly)]
Free Colored Persons - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total Free Colored Persons: 1
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Moses Christian
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 [Mastin]
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 [John]
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 [Samuel]
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2 [Alexander, Thomas]
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 [Moses]
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 [probably Alex Beavers, his father-in-law]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 [Shone]
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 [Louisa]
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 [Mary (Polly)]
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 5
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Moses Christian
Age: 56
Birth Year: abt 1794
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1178
Household Members:
Moses Christian 56
Polly Christian 50
Samuel Christian 23
Jno Christian 15
Shone Christian 13
Mosten Christian 10 [Mastin]
Alex Beavers 77 [father-in-law]
LAND RECORDS
Land grants
Moses Christian - 6 Aug 1824
Tazewell County
149 a. On Indian Creek a branch of Clinch River
Grants No. 73, p. 317
Moses Christian - 31 Oct 1848
Tazewell County
880 a. On Laurel Creek and Painter branch waters of Indian Creek
Grants No. 101, p. 95
WILL
Will of Moses Christian
Virginia In the County Court of Tazewell 27th June 1855 an Inventory and account of Sales of the Estate for Moses Christian dec' was returned to court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste S.S Graham C
I Moses Christian, a man of lawful age and sound memory calling to mind the mortality of all earthly things, and that (Illegible) any goeth to his long home, therefore have determined to (Illegible) a disposition of all my property in accordance with my own will and pleasure; and do herby make and constitute this my last will and testament to wit:
Article 1st I will and bequeath to my sons Mastin the farm on which I now live an bonded do follows Beginning at two Sugar trees and a white oak on the line between Jacob Hinkle and myself, thence running to a corner tree of the line (illegible) purchased, thence crossing Indian Creek in a Northwardly direction to a sapling on the north lawn of said creek and with the (illegible) of the creek to a Hickory, thence crossing a point to said line again, and with said line about one quarter of a mile to a corner, thence a westwardly course to the top of creek ridge to Samuel Christian line and with is line to a high nob on said Ridge,thence now with the top of the ridge to a black oak corner tree near the mouth of Lawree thence running with a line of a survey of 149 acres to the beginning.
Provided, However that Mastin is to take care of and maintain his mother, in a decent and satisfactory manner. Now if my son Mastin shall fail to support his mother and turns out to be an undutiful and wasteful boy then the land shall go to my wife for her support and at her death shall be divided equally between my other children except my daughter Shone.
Article 2nd. I will and bequeath to my son John the farm on which my son Thomas now lives and known as the Warren farm.
Article 3rd I will and bequeath to my son Samuel one hundred acres more or less lying on the west side of Laurie Creek and adjoin the and on which he now lives.
Article 4th I wil and bequeath to my son Thomas and Alexander and my daughter Louisa Law Eight hundred and eighty eight acres of land to be divided equally between them by drawing of lots if they cannot divide it otherwise.
Article 5th I will and bequeath to my wife two horses (Sam & Nell) six milk cows and choice of ten sheep out of my flock; and all my house hold and kitchen furniture so long as she lives, also my plows, hoe, axe, and gearing for two horses.
Article 6th I will and bequeath all the remainder of my personal property to be sold on twelve months credit and my just debts to be paid cut of the proceeds, and the remainder, if any there be, to be paid over to my wife for her support.
Article 7th I will and bequeath to my daughter Shone one dollar to be paid her at the death of her mother and not one cent more and lastly I appoint and constitute H R Bogle my executor whereunto I have set my name and affirmed my name this 7th day of May 1855.
Sealed and Signed in presence of
H R Bogle
David Christian
Nancy (her Mark) Harman
On reflection I have seen proper to amend this codicil to my will , in which, I will and bequeath to my son Mastin all my blacksmith tools, for the benefits of the farm and not to be sold off the farm, also I will to my son Mastin my rifle gun and to my son John the rifle gun I gave him some time ago. I also reserve to my son Mastin so long as he remains my dutiful son the privilege of getting stone tools (for his own use) on any of the lands willed in this my last will and testament to my sons Thomas, Alexander, Samuel & John and also the land willed to my daughter Louisa Low. I also will and bequeath to my wife all stock hogs.
Sealed and signed in the presence of ~ This 8th day of May 1855
H. R Bogle
David Christian
James (his Mark) Bandy
Birth:
At this time Tazewell Co. was part of Wythe Co.
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Moses Christian
Birth Date: abt 1795
Death Date: 29 May 1855
Death Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Death Age: 60
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Mother Name: Louisa Harman
Spouse Name: Polly Christian
FHL Film Number: 34185
Moses married Mary (Polly) BEAVERS 29 Jul 1819, Tazewell Co. VA. Mary (daughter of Alexander BEAVERS, Jr. and Sarah RICE) was born 1800, Giles Co., Va.; died 1860, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 393. Levisa Louisa (Vicie) CHRISTIAN was born 1823, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1861, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 394. Thomas Beavers CHRISTIAN was born 1821, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1892, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 395. Alexander CHRISTIAN was born 1825, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Nov 1876, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 396. Samuel CHRISTIAN was born 1827, Tazewell Co., VA; died 1888, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 397. John CHRISTIAN was born 1835, Tazewell Co., VA; died Aft 15 Mar 1887, Tazewell Co. VA or McDowell Co. WV.
- 398. Shone CHRISTIAN was born Dec 1837, Tazewell Co. VA; died Apr 1911, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 399. Mastin CHRISTIAN was born 1840, Tazewell Co. VA; died 12 Sep 1860, Waters of Indian Spring, Tazewell Co. VA.
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189. | James CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1795, Wythe Co. VA; died Abt 1823, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: F9421CFEF7054FA98CCB11B9DBE1E7F1FE6C
Notes:
Some researchers speculated he died without issue as had no heirs listed in Christian lawsuit after Thomas Bailey Christian died. However it is possible he had moved into Cherokee territory at this point and may not have wanted to be part of the lawsuit.
Birth:
Tazewell Co. was part of Wythe Co. at this time.
Died:
The other possibility for his place of death is in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory which could be NC. More research needs to be done to substantiate this.
James married Rutha Bandy ca 1818. Rutha was born 1797, Virginia; died 1863. [Group Sheet]
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190. | Ruth CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1797, Wythe Co. VA; died Bef Dec 1854, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: A720666396FB41019FDCAEA83681CC19D0B3
Notes:
Birth:
Tazewell Co. would be formed from Wythe Co.
Ruth married Adam HARMAN 20 Aug 1819, Tazewell Co VA. Adam (son of Mathias (Tice or Tias) HARMAN, Sr. and Lydia SKAGGS) was born , Montgomery Co. VA; died 9 Oct 1854, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 401. Alice Louisa HARMAN was born 1819, Tazewell Co VA; died Abt 1872, Tazewell Co. VA.
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191. | David CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1802, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 2 Mar 1861, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: FAAE63737B1C49DFBC0D3AF775DAEC60D2C0
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: David Christian
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 [Anthony]
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [David]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 [Louisa, Nancy]
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 [Lavisa]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [Lennie]
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: David Christian
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 [Frederick, Luther]
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 [Thomas D.]
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 [Anthony]
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [David]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 [Lydia]
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 3 [Louisa, Polly, Ruth, or Rachel]
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 [Nancy]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 [Lavisa]
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 [Lennie]
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 10
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 12
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: David Christian
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1148
Household Members:
David Christian 48
Linny Christian 47
Louisa Christian 26
Lidda Christian 24
Nancy Christian 21
Thos Christian 19
Polly Christian 17
Ruth Christian 15
Rachel Christian 13
Fridrich Christian 11
Luther Christian 9
Melvine Christian 8
Rebecca Christian 7
Israel Christian 5
1860 United States Federal Census about David Christian
Name: David Christian
Age in 1860: 58
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Baptist Valley
Household Members:
David Christian 58
Lenny Christian 58
Lovey Christian 36
Ruth Christian 27
Rachel Christian 25
Malvena Christian 19
Frederick Christian 21
Rebecca Christian 17
Isavel Christian 14
William Ashbury 8
Nancy Ashbury 6
Oliver P Ashbury 2
LAND RECORDS
David Christian - 30 Oct 1838
Tazewell County
40 a. Ridge between Indian Creek and Clinch River
Grants No. 88, p. 409
David Christian - 31 Oct 1848
Tazewell County
92 a. On Big fork ridge between left and right hand fork of Indian Creek waters of Clinch River
Grants No. 101, p. 92
David Christian - 30 Oct 1838
and Thomas Christian
35 a. On Indian Creek
Grants No. 88, p. 410
Tazewell Co. 1860 Census lists his age as 58, district Baptist Valley, page 887
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: David Christian
Birth Date: abt 1801
Birth Place: Sinking Waters, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 14 Aug 1861
Death Place: Sinking Waters, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 60
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Thomas Christian
Mother Name: Louisa Christian
FHL Film Number: 2048586
Death record in Tazewell. Died of kidney disease. Daughter Louisa was informant.
David married Melvina Linea (Lennie) Trent 30 Dec 1832, Tazewell Co. VA. Melvina was born 1802, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Aug 1861, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 402. Lavisa CHRISTIAN was born 1821, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1826, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 403. Louisa CHRISTIAN was born 1824, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1860, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 404. Anthony CHRISTIAN was born 1828, Tazewell Co. VA; died 17 Apr 1922, Perryville, Perry Co. MO.
- 405. Nancy CHRISTIAN was born Jun 1829, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 406. Thomas D. CHRISTIAN was born Aug 1831, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1871.
- 407. Mary (Polly) CHRISTIAN was born 22 Jun 1833, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1862, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 408. Ruth CHRISTIAN was born 1835, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1873.
- 409. Rachel CHRISTIAN was born ca 1837, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 410. Frederick CHRISTIAN was born ca 1838, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 411. Lydia CHRISTIAN was born Jan 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Greenup Co. KY.
- 412. Luther CHRISTIAN was born Jan 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died May 1863, Virginia.
- 413. Malvina CHRISTIAN was born 09 Jan 1840, Tazewell Co. VA; died 04 Sep 1888, Wyoming Co. WV.
- 414. Rebecca CHRISTIAN was born 1843, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Aug 1891, McDowell Co. WV.
- 415. Israel Vandike CHRISTIAN was born Mar 1845, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1910, Georgia.
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192. | John CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1804, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1870, Buchanan Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 6F34681BB2C74CDDB0294ECBBDA77934CB26
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: John Christian
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: John Christian
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: John Christian
Age: 46
Birth Year: abt 1804
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1177
Household Members:
John Christian 46
Catharine Christian 45
Lidda Christian 10
Louisa Christian 7
Rebecca Christian 2
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John Christian
Age in 1860: 54
Birth Year: abt 1806
Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Post Office: Contrary
Household Members:
John Christian 54
Catharine Christian 48 [House Keeper, Illiterate]
Lavica Christian 14
Rebecca Christian 12
Lurany Christian 9
Land records
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John Christian - 20 Sept 1834, Tazewell County,13 a. On the Dry fork of Sandy River, Grants No. 83, p. 489
John Christian - 1 May 1847, Tazewell County, 99 a. On Indian Creek a branch of Clinch, Grants No. 98, p. 495
John Christian - 1 May 1847, Tazewell County, 55 a. On the Grassy Spring Ridge, Grants No. 98, p. 496
John Christian - 1 May 1847, Tazewell County, 29 a. On the Belsher ridge,Grants No. 98, p. 497
John Christian - 31 Oct 1848, Tazewell County, 168 a. On Indian Creek,Grants No. 101, p. 96
John Christian - 1 Oct 1850, Tazewell County, 61 a. On a spur of the Red oak ridge waters of Dismal, Grants No. 104, p. 209
John Christian - 1 Nov 1853, Tazewell County, 30 a. At head waters of Dismal Creek, Grants No. 109, p. 223
John Christian and Henry M. Harman - 1 Nov 1853, Tazewell County, 100 a. On dividing ridge between Dismal and Dry fork, adjoining said Harman's 21 a. tract, Grants No. 109, p. 230
John married Catherine MCKENSTER 4 Aug 1823, Tazewell Co. VA. Catherine was born 1803, Virginia; died 1850, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 416. Daniel CHRISTIAN was born 11 May 1831, Tazewell Co. VA; died 04 Jul 1911, Wayne Co. WV.
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John married Catherine (Katy) ALTIZER 27 Jul 1837, Tazewell Co. VA. Catherine (daughter of David Riley ALTIZER and Susan SLUSHER) was born Jan 1808, Floyd Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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193. | Daniel CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1807, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Dec 1884, Tazewell Co VA. Other Events:
- _UID: EB10A139A0284874A3A643F2CE8F08C60218
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Christian
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Dane Christian [Danl Christian] [Daniel Christian]
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1167
Household Members:
Danl Christian 43
Hannah Christian 36
Nancy Christian 13
David Christian 11
Polly Christian 9
Jno Christian 8
Geo Christian 6
Elener Christian 4
Rich Christian 2
Wm Christian 1
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Christian
Age in 1860: 53
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Baptist Valley
Household Members:
Daniel Christian 53
Hannah Christian 27
George Christian 16
Ellen Christian 14
Rachel Christian 12
William Christian 11
Chas M Christian 10
Louisa Christian 8
Sarah A Christian 3
Crockett Christian 1
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Christian
Age in 1870: 68
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Post Office: Knob
Household Members:
Daniel Christian 68
Hannah Christian 58
Thomas M Christian 18
Louisa Christian 10
Sarah A Christian 14
Crockutt Christian 12
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel Christian
Age: 73
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hanah Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Daniel Christian 73
Hanah Christian 68
Marion Christian 23
MILITARY RECORDS
Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Name: Daniel Christian
Residence: Tazewell, Virginia
Enlistment Date: 31 Jul 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Tazewell, Virginia
State Served: Virginia
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Virginia 29th Infantry Regiment on 31 Jul 1862.Mustered out on 15 Apr 1864.
Sources: The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Daniel Christian
Enlistment Date: 31 Jul 1862
Enlistment Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 31 July 1862.
Enlisted in Company H, 29th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 31 Jul 1862.
Deserted from Company H, 29th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 15 Apr 1864.
Sources: 21
Daniel married Hannah Harrison 23 Apr 1831, Tazewell Co. VA. Hannah was born ca 1814, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 421. Susan CHRISTIAN was born Dec 1828, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 422. Rebecca Christian was born 1831, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1870, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , High Knob Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV.
- 423. Levicie CHRISTIAN was born ca 1836, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, McDowell Co. WV.
- 424. Nancy CHRISTIAN was born ca 1836, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 425. David CHRISTIAN was born ca 1839, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 426. Mary (Polly) CHRISTIAN was born ca 1841, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 427. John CHRISTIAN was born ca 1842, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 428. George CHRISTIAN was born ca 1844, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 429. Eleanor CHRISTIAN was born Sep 1846, Tazewell Co. VA; died 16 Apr 1915, McDowell Co. WV.
- 430. Rachel CHRISTIAN was born ca 1848, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 431. Charles CHRISTIAN was born ca 1850, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 432. William Crockett Christian was born ca 1851, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 433. Louisa CHRISTIAN was born ca 1852, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 434. Thomas M. CHRISTIAN was born ca 1854, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 435. Sarah CHRISTIAN was born ca 1857, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 436. Crockett H. CHRISTIAN was born ca 1858, Tazewell Co. VA.
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194. | Nancy Jane CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 3 Oct 1812, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 2 Dec 1887, Avondale, McDowell Co., WV; was buried , In a hillside cemetery overlooking the site of the old Reed homestead on Crane Creek in McDowell Co., WVA. Other Events:
- _UID: 594D5BEC78A54C7081C379BA94F0F20EC18F
Notes:
Another source has her listed as Nancy Elizabeth.
Source: "Reed and Related Families of Tazewell County, Virginia and McDowell County, West Virginia", by Juanita S Halstead.
Nancy Christian, wife of John Wesley Reed, was a daughter of Thomas Christian and Louisa (nee Harman) Christian. In a hillside cemetery overlooking the site of the old Reed homestead on Crane Creek in McDowell Co., WVA are the graves of John Wesley Reed, Sr and his wife Nancy (nee Christian) Reed. The tomstones at these graves are still legible and reveal the following vital data: "J. W. Reed, Sr., born at Rogersville, Tennessee, July 25, 1804, died June 18, 1888; Nancy, wife of J. W. Reed, born October 18, 1812, died December 2, 1887."
Nancy married John Wesley Reed 13 Jun 1830, Tazewell Co. VA. John was born 25 Jul 1804, Rogersville, Hawkins Co. TN; died 09 Jun 1889, Avondale, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 437. Jackson Reed was born 29 May 1831, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 438. Nancy Jane Reed was born 04 Dec 1832, Tazewell Co. VA; died 11 Jan 1911, Avondale, McDowell Co. WV.
- 439. John Lindsey Reed was born 17 Mar 1834, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1850, Victor, Iowa Co. IA.
- 440. Daniel Reed was born 02 Oct 1835, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1850.
- 441. Wesley Reed was born 10 Jun 1837, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 442. Mathias Harman Reed was born 01 Mar 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1843, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 443. Thomas Mastin Reed was born 13 Feb 1841, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1843, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 444. Elias Friendly Reed was born 19 Jun 1843, Tazewell Co. VA; died 14 Jan 1844, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 445. Louisa Reed was born 30 Dec 1844, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 446. Amanuel REED was born 09 Nov 1849, Tazewell Co. VA; died 08 Jul 1923, McClure, Dickenson Co. VA.
- 447. Henry James Reed was born 11 Aug 1847, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 448. Moses David Reed was born 31 Mar 1852, Tazewell Co. VA; died 05 Jul 1854, Tazewell Co. VA.
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195. | Thomas Scaggs CHRISTIAN (91.Louisa3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 2 Oct 1813, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co. VA; died 28 May 1891, Claypool Branch, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: AD97A8231615484E9D5A60783FC158D8CFDA
Notes:
He was a minister, performed many marriages in Tazewell Co Va, especially for family members.
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Thos S Christian [Thomas Skaggs Christian]
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Value of Real Estate: $1000
Household Members:
Thos S Christian 35
Anna Christian 34
Lilly Christian 9
Polly Christian 7
Thos Christian 5
Robbin Christian 3
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas S Christian
[Thomas S Christian]
Age in 1860: 46
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Baptist Valley
Value of real estate: $300, personal property $270
Household Members:
Thomas S Christian 46
Ann Christian 46
Thomas Christian 14
Robert Christian 12
Hanah Christian 10
Jackson Christian 9
George Christian 4
Katharine Christian 1
Susan Altizer 74
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Thos S Christian
Age in 1870: 50
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Knob
Household Members:
Thos S Christian 50
Annie Christian 55
Jackson Christian 18
George C Christian 14
Catherine Christian 11
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas S. Christian
Age: 66
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ann Eliza Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
Tazewell County Churches: 1860. Deed Book 13, p. 164.
Hugh S. Bailey conveyed to Thomas S. Christian, William Altizer and Robert McGlothlin, "Trustees of a meeting house built on the land that said Bailey bought of Alexander Christian." Said lot contains one acre. Beginning at a white oak a corner of Hugh Bailey, on the east line, thence East thirteen poles to a chestnut oak, thence N.W. 13 poles to a poplar, thence 13 poles to a chestnut tree, thence S. 13 poles to the beginning." (Vol. 1, p. 312)
LAND GRANTS
Thomas S. Christian - 1 Mar 1847
Tazewell County
32 a. On the Belsher ridge of Indian Creek a branch of Clinch River
Grants No. 98, p. 498
Thomas S. Christian - 1 Mar 1847
Tazewell County
141 a. On the Belsher spur the waters of Indian Creek a branch of Clinch River
Grants No. 98, p. 499
Thomas S. Christian - 1 Mar 1847
Tazewell County
175 a. On the Belsher ridge
Grants No. 98, p. 500
Thomas S. Christian - 1 Mar 1847
Tazewell County
66 a. On the waters of Indian Creek
Grants No. 98, p. 501
Thomas S. Christian - 1 Oct 1849
Tazewell County
214 a. On dividing ridge between Grassy Spring fork of Indian Creek and Left hand fork of Beech fork of Dry fork
Grants No. 102, p. 214
Thomas S. Christian - 1 Oct 1850
Tazewell County
266 a. On the Belsher ridge
Grants No. 104, p. 35
Thomas married Anna Elizabeth ALTIZER 23 Oct 1836, Tazewell Co VA. Anna (daughter of David Riley ALTIZER and Susan SLUSHER) was born Abt 1814, Tazewell Co VA; died Aft 1880, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 449. Susan CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1837, Tazewell Co. VA; died Abt 1850, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 450. Lilly CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died Abt 1890, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 451. Unknown CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1840; died Abt 1850.
- 452. Mary (Polly) CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1843, Tazewell Co. VA; died Oct 1858, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 453. Thomas Christian CHRISTIAN was born 18 Oct 1845, Tazewell Co VA; died 21 May 1920, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Christian Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 454. Robert B. (Robin) CHRISTIAN was born 03 Mar 1848, Tazewell Co. VA; died 05 Aug 1930, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Monte Vista Park Cemetery Bluefield Mercer Co. WV.
- 455. Julia CHRISTIAN was born 1849, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 456. Hannah CHRISTIAN was born Jul 1850, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 457. Mastin CHRISTIAN was born Feb 1850, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 458. Jackson Riley CHRISTIAN was born Aug 1852, Tazewell Co. VA; died 12 May 1929, Buchanan Co. VA; was buried , Harlan Blankenship Cemetery, Blackey, Buchanan Co, VA.
- 459. George C. CHRISTIAN was born 6 Mar 1856, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 460. Mary CHRISTIAN was born ca Sep 1858, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA; died Oct 1858, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 461. Catherine CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1859.
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196. | Mary Rebecca BEAVERS (92.Catherine3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born ca 1801, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1838. Mary married Israel Vandyke 1822, Tazewell Co. VA. Israel was born 1780; died Aft 1850, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 462. Catherine Vandyke was born Mar 1825, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 463. Nancy Vandyke was born 1831, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1898.
- 464. Robert Vandyke was born ca 1832, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 465. John W. Vandyke was born 10 Jun 1836, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1907, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 466. Andrew Vandyke was born May 1837, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Nov 1912, Tazewell Co. VA.
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197. | Alexander BEAVERS (92.Catherine3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1802, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Nov 1880, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 209B8D4514F84B119B9F05977DFB2F920482
Notes:
Married by Jonathan Quicksall
CENSUS RECORDS
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexr Beavers [Alex Jr Beavers]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 9
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Alex Beaver [Alex Beavers]
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1086
Household Members:
Alex Beaver 48
James Beaver 25
Betsy Beaver 23
Mary Beaver 24
Catherine Beaver 23
Rebecca Beaver 20
Robt Beaver 18
Martha Beaver 18
Jno Beaver 13
Wm Beaver 11
Mirtha H Beaver 8
Nancy Beaver 7
Lidde Beaver 5
Rachel Beaver 3
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Alexander Beavers
Birth Date: abt 1800
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 24 Nov 1880
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 80
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father Name: Robt. Beavers
Mother Name: Kate Beavers
FHL Film Number: 2048586
Alexander married UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]
Alexander married Elizabeth HANKINS 22 Sep 1825, Tazewell Co. Va. Elizabeth was born 1807. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 469. James W. (Beardy) BEAVERS was born 17 Jul 1825, Tazewell Co., VA; died 7 Apr 1903.
- 470. Elizabeth (Betsy) BEAVERS was born ca 1827, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 471. Mary BEAVERS was born ca 1826, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 472. Malinda Catherine BEAVERS was born 1827, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880.
- 473. Rebecca BEAVERS was born ca 1830, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1869, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 474. Robert BEAVERS was born Nov 1830, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1900.
- 475. Martha BEAVERS was born 1836, Tazewell Co. VA; died 12 Nov 1858, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 476. John W. BEAVERS was born 1837, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1900, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 477. William BEAVERS was born Jun 1839, Tazewell, Co.; died 25 Apr 1930, McDowell Co., WVA.
- 478. Mathias BEAVERS was born 21 Jul 1842, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 479. Nancy BEAVERS was born May 1843, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1900.
- 480. Lydia BEAVERS was born 1845, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 481. Rachel BEAVERS was born Jul 1847, Tazewell Co. VA.
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Alexander married Rachel BARNETT 30 Jul 1851, Tazewell, Va.. Rachel (daughter of Archibald BARNETT and Nancy BEAVERS) was born ca 1825, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Sep 1896, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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200. | William BEAVERS (92.Catherine3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1808, Tazewell Co. VA; died Jun 1849. Other Events:
- _UID: 7C934C117DE34473804D17763A8B3B0EEBB2
Notes:
Died:
1850 US Census Mortality Schedule
William Beavers
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Virginia
Estimated birth year: abt 1806
Age: 44
Month of Death: Jun
Census Year: 1850
Census Location: (City, County, State)
Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Page: 228
Line: 33
Roll: T1132_1
William married Nancy HARRISON 23 Oct 1828, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 486. Thomas Robert BEAVERS was born Sep 1830, Tazewell Co VA; died Aft 1910, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 487. Louise Eliza BEAVERS was born ca 1832, Tazewell Co VA.
- 488. Catherine (Katie) BEAVERS was born 1834, Tazewell Co VA; died 1900, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 489. Eleanor (Ellen) Breeden BEAVERS was born 1837, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Jun 1896, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 490. Columbus BEAVERS was born 1838, Tazewell Co VA.
- 491. John Crockett BEAVERS was born 17 Sep 1839, Tazewell Co VA; died 02 Sep 1891.
- 492. Alexander BEAVERS was born 25 Mar 1842, Tazewell Co VA; died 18 Apr 1938, Vienna, Fairfax Co. VA.
- 493. Harry W. BEAVERS was born ca 1843, Tazewell Co VA.
- 494. Mathias Harman BEAVERS was born Sep 1845, Tazewell Co. VA; died 05 Mar 1913, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 495. Nancy E. BEAVERS
- 496. Guy Logan BEAVERS was born 19 Jun 1845, Tazewell Co VA; died 17 Jun 1923, Pearl, Coryell Co. TX; was buried , Pearl Cemetery, Pearl, Coryell Co. TX.
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203. | Mathias BEAVERS (92.Catherine3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) Mathias married Rebecca Ann Stephenson 12 Aug 1847, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 497. George W. BEAVERS was born 11 Nov 1859, Tazewell Co. VA; died 01 Sep 1934, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell, Va.
- 498. Thomas Lee BEAVERS was born 19 Apr 1865, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Jan 1942, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
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204. | Henry Mitchell HARMAN (94.Henry3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born Abt 1824, Tazewell Co. VA; died , McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Harman Cemetery, Garland Mountain, McDowell Co. WV. Other Events:
- _UID: 5BCB492F83694202AFB4715F79DFFDC21865
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Harmer [Henry Harman]
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1082
Household Members:
Henry Harman 36
Susan Harman 20
Jno E Harman 3
Harrison M Harman less than 1 year old
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry M Harmon
Age in 1860: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Contrary
Household Members:
Henry M Harmon 35
Susannah Harmon 29
John E Harmon 11
Harrison Harmon 10
Catharine Harmon 8
Patton Harmon 6
Louisa Harmon 4
Ruth Harmon 3
Thomas Harmon 1
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=HARM&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=161&GRid=24012201&
Henry married Susan CHRISTIAN 10 Aug 1847, Tazewell Co. VA. Susan (daughter of Daniel CHRISTIAN and Hannah Harrison) was born Dec 1828, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Henry married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 506. Rebecca Lorraine (Lou) Harman was born 24 Mar 1868, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Aug 1944, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Harman Cemetery, Avondale, McDowell Co. WV.
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206. | Alice Louisa HARMAN (95.Adam3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1819, Tazewell Co VA; died Abt 1872, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 3F4B845AF57F4722A006EB3A25ABC4AE52A1
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Altiser [Louisa Altizer]
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 1163
Household Members:
Wm Altiser 30
Louisa Altiser 30
Ruth Altiser 11
Jno Altiser 8
Adam Altiser 7
Riley Altiser 3
Thos Altiser 1
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Lavicy Altizer [Louisa]
Age in 1860: 41
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Baptist Valley
Household Members:
William Altizer 41
Lavicy Altizer 41
John Altizer 17
Adam Altizer 15
Riley Altizer 13
Thomas Altizer 10
Susan Altizer 8
William Altizer 6
James Altizer 5
David Altizer 1
Martitia Altizer 15 [daughter-in-law, wife of John]
Alice married William A. ALTIZER 20 Jan 1839, Tazewell Co VA. William (son of David Riley ALTIZER and Susan SLUSHER) was born 1819, Montgomery Co. VA; died 1892, Harman, Tazewell Co, VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 507. Rutha Susan ALTIZER was born 21 Dec 1839, Tazewell Co VA; died 9 Sep 1889, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 508. John Alexander ALTIZER was born 19 Aug 1842, Tazewell Co VA; died 6 Nov 1923, Deefield, Augusta Co. VA.
- 509. Adam ALTIZER was born May 1844, Tazewell Co. VA; died 7 Dec 1865.
- 510. Riley A. ALTIZER was born 7 Oct 1847, Tazewell Co VA; died 5 May 1912, Harman, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Altizer Cemetery, Altizer Ridge, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 511. Thomas Vernon ALTIZER was born Abt 1850, Tazewell Co VA; died 10 May 1894, Virginia.
- 512. Susan ALTIZER was born Abt 1852, Tazewell Co. VA; died 14 Aug 1889, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 513. William Harry ALTIZER was born 7 Dec 1853, Dividing Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Mar 1896, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Joe Altizer Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 514. James Bliss ALTIZER was born 22 Apr 1855, Tazewell Co VA; died 22 Feb 1925, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 515. Lavisa ALTIZER was born 7 Jan 1858, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Oct 1858, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 516. David C. ALTIZER was born 1859, Big Fork Ridge, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 517. Nancy Jane ALTIZER was born 24 Sep 1861, Dividing Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Dec 1912, Bear Wallow, Tazewell Co. VA.
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209. | Mathias Harman BEAVERS (96.Phebe3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 3 Feb 1822, Tazewell Co., VA; died 22 Jan 1896, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Peery Cemetery, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: B00EAD436F97451594F0FBB7100D18CA43D5
Notes:
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=beavers&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=18547476&df=all&
Mathias married Margaret Clay WHITLEY 11 Oct 1849, Tazewell, Va.. Margaret (daughter of James Whitley and Sarah Laine Moore) was born 08 Mar 1835; died 12 Apr 1912; was buried , Peery Cemetery, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 523. Sarah Lavina BEAVERS was born 29 Apr 1851, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Aug 1853, Reedy Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 524. Eleanor Phoebe BEAVERS was born 21 Sep 1853, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co., VA; died 15 Feb 1923, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 525. William Gratton BEAVERS was born 9 Jun 1855, North Tazewell, VA; died 6 Sep 1887, Gratton, VA.
- 526. Dexter Estel BEAVERS was born 3 Oct 1857, Reedy Ridge, Tazewell, VA; died 19 Aug 1931, Carterton, Russell Co., VA; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 527. George Francis BEAVERS was born 14 May 1860, Mudfork, Tazewell, VA.
- 528. Sterling Price BEAVERS was born 1 Apr 1863, North Tazewell, VA; died 18 Nov 1927, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
- 529. Charles Paris BEAVERS was born 16 Apr 1866, North Tazewell, VA; died 15 Sep 1939, North Tazewell, VA; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 530. Gallie Leo D. BEAVERS was born 21 Nov 1869, North Tazewell, VA; died 8 May 1937, North Tazewell, VA.
- 531. Summerfield Still BEAVERS was born 1 Mar 1871, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Sep 1876, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 532. Edward Stanley BEAVERS was born 6 Dec 1876, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA; died 04 Nov 1937, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
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211. | Elizabeth BEAVERS (96.Phebe3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1 Feb 1826, Tazewell Co., VA; died Aft 1900. Other Events:
- _UID: EF0262243D914D098F16B636D11EDE524BB8
Elizabeth married John WALDRON 1841. John was born Abt 1816, Washington Co. VA; died 1867, Tazewell Co VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 533. Betsy WALDRON was born 1842; died Bef 1850.
- 534. Mathias H. B. WALDRON, , MD was born 12 Dec 1843.
- 535. Zachariah Jackson WALDRON was born 1845.
- 536. Thurman B. WALDRON was born 1847.
- 537. Martha Jane WALDRON was born Mar 1849.
- 538. Glade WALDRON was born 1851; died 1882.
- 539. Samuel W. WALDRON was born 18 Jul 1853, Tazewell Co., VA; died 9 Feb 1941.
- 540. Rufus Crockett WALDRON was born 18 Jul 1855, Tazewell Co., VA; died 29 Nov 1935, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Cartwright Cemetery Welch, McDowell Co. WV.
- 541. Octavia Wynn WALDRON was born 1857; died Oct 1947.
- 542. Mary (Mollie) WALDRON was born Jan 1858.
- 543. William Floyd WALDRON was born 1861, Tazewell Co., VA; died Bef 1900.
- 544. Augustus Spotts WALDRON was born 1 Jan 1864; died 13 Feb 1952, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co., VA.
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212. | Alexander BEAVERS (96.Phebe3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 12 Apr 1828, Tazewell Co., VA; died 21 Oct 1914, Union Co. SD; was buried , Civil Bend Cemetery, Jefferson, Union Co. SD. Other Events:
- _UID: ADC54FB34C7D44C1BD6516912D7868CDE5E1
Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17728368
Alexander married Mary Ann (Polly) WYNN 15 Jan 1850, Tazewell, Va.. Mary was born 11 Dec 1831, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Mar 1918, Union Co. SD; was buried , Civil Bend Cemetery, Jefferson, Union Co. SD. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 545. Thomas L. BEAVERS was born 4 Apr 1851, Tazewell Co. VA; died 23 Oct 1931.
- 546. Isabelle Louisa BEAVERS was born 25 Oct 1852, Tazewell Co. VA; died 7 Jul 1934, Union Co. SD; was buried , Elk Point Cemetery, Elk Point, Union Co. SD.
- 547. Clarence Linden BEAVERS was born 6 Oct 1854, Tazewell Co., VA; died 18 Sep 1929, Union Co. SD; was buried , Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co. SD.
- 548. Harmon Moses BEAVERS was born 4 Nov 1856, Tazewell Co., VA; died 20 Jan 1927, Union Co. SD; was buried , Unknown Union Co. SD.
- 549. James Edward BEAVERS was born 24 Feb 1859, Tazewell Co., VA; died 1944, South Dakota.
- 550. Alexander Jackson BEAVERS was born 27 Aug 1861, Tazewell Co. VA; died 20 Mar 1879, Union Co. SD; was buried , Civil Bend Cemetery, Jefferson, Union Co. SD.
- 551. Andrew BEAVERS was born 3 May 1865, Tazewell Co., VA; died 1956.
- 552. Hannah Pervielia BEAVERS was born 4 Oct 1868, Tazewell Co., VA; died 7 May 1946, North Tazewell, VA; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 553. Eleanor Elizabeth BEAVERS was born 27 Jul 1869, Tazewell Co., VA; died 16 Nov 1950, South Dakota.
- 554. Nancy Virginia BEAVERS was born 14 Dec 1871, Union Co. SD; died 1962.
- 555. Charles William BEAVERS was born 30 Jul 1874, Union Co., South Dakota; died 19 Mar 1952, Gregory, South Dakota.
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213. | Rebecca BEAVERS (96.Phebe3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 10 Aug 1830, Tazewell Co., VA; died 13 Mar 1908, Tazewell Co., VA. Other Events:
- _UID: F6F594BCFE694C37BF3440B25AD1AA7655B4
Rebecca married Rice J. WALDRON 27 Feb 1851, Tazewell, Va.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 556. John W. WALDRON, MD was born 10 Nov 1852, Tazewell Co., VA; died 24 Nov 1924, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 557. Moses Hensley WALDRON was born 10 Feb 1855, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; died 26 Mar 1948, English, WVA.
- 558. Julia Ann WALDRON was born 12 Feb 1862, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 559. Raleigh W. WALDRON was born 6 Jul 1866; died 8 Jun 1945, Miami, Oka.
- 560. Alexander R. WALDRON was born 18 Nov 1870, Tazewell Co. VA; died 08 Jun 1945.
- 561. Rebecca Elizabeth WALDRON was born 16 Aug 1874, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; died 31 Aug 1962, Purcellville, VA; was buried , Lester-Waldron Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
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214. | Harman Skaggs BEAVERS (96.Phebe3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born Apr 1832, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; died 17 Nov 1859, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 75502187B4A54489AE984AF52ABA4A519781
Notes:
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Harman S Beavers
Birth Date: abt 1831
Birth Place: Dicks Creek, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 17 Nov 1859
Death Place: Dicks Creek, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 28
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Moses Beavers
Mother Name: Phebe Beavers
FHL Film Number: 2048586
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215. | Moses Jackson BEAVERS, Jr. (96.Phebe3, 13.Lydia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 28 Aug 1834, Tazewell Co., VA; died 14 Jul 1923, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 7FE2D51171264D5192B0BB372476F293CFB8
Notes:
Civil War Veteran: Co.C, 34th Va.Cav.Battn.
Buried:
Grave location with a photo of him:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Beavers&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=16960130&
Moses married Lucinda HANKINS 16 Feb 1865, Tazewell, Va.. Lucinda was born 1 Mar 1846, Tazewell Co. VA; died 14 May 1868, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell, Va. [Group Sheet]
Moses married Martha SPARKS 18 Mar 1872, Tazewell, Va.. Martha was born 4 Aug 1848, Tazewell Co. VA; died 8 Jun 1932, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 564. Lucy Ann BEAVERS was born 22 Dec 1872, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Feb 1946, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 565. Alexander Robert BEAVERS was born 17 Jun 1874, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1 Aug 1934, Dry Fork, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 566. Florence Edna BEAVERS was born 19 May 1876, Tazewell Co. VA; died 4 Sep 1972, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 567. Ella Mary BEAVERS was born Mar 1878, Tazewell Co., VA; died , Tazewell Co., VA.
- 568. John Newton BEAVERS was born Jun 1880, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Oct 1946, Tazewell Co., VA.
- 569. Isabelle Matilda (Issie) BEAVERS was born 13 Aug 1886, Tazewell Co., VA; died 25 Jul 1946, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co., VA; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 570. Herbert Arthur BEAVERS was born 29 Apr 1889, Tazewell Co. VA; died 14 May 1919; was buried , Beavers Family Cemetery, Dicks Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
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