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| 751 | The death certificate identifies Felix’s mother as Mary Saunders. This cannot be correct. His father, James Combs, married Susannah Saunders in 1849. She died in April 1859. Felix was born while James Combs was married to Susannah Saunders. James Combs remarried in Aug. 1859 to Mary Rowland (b. abt 1843). Mary Rowland was the bastard daughter of Elizabeth Rowland who later married William Saunders. Therefore, it is possible that Mary Rowland went by the name Mary Saunders. However, she is too young to be the mother of Felix. | Combs, Felix M. (I4334)
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| 752 | The death certificate names his father as Archer R. Bennett and mother as Emma Martin. The death certificate states that Bert’s middle name is Leslie. Betty Collie states that his middle name is Lester. Also, the death certificate states that he was born in 1889, Betty Collie states that he was born in 1890. | Bennett, Bert Leslie (I4006)
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| 753 | The death certificate of Annie Hubbard Cantrell names Felix Hubbard and Susan Dill as her parents. Becasue Susan Dill’s brother William B. Dill married to elizabeth Hubbard, it is presumed that Susan Dill is the person that married Feliz Hubbard. NC Death Certificate | Dill, Susan (I871)
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| 754 | The Essex order books record that at a court held 22 May 1717, the suit between Anne ye Wife of Vincent Vass plaintiff & Ann Bradbury, defendant, was dismissed by petition. Post #409, Vass Forum, Genforum | Sharpe, Anne (I1596)
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| 755 | The estate of John Taylor Sr (1817) identifes his wife Lucy, children, and grandchildren by his deceased son John. Orange, North Carolina, Estate Files, 1663-1979, Estate of John Taylor, Sr. 1817; Digital images. FamilySearch. http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Apr. 2014); citing North Carolina Estate Records, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh. Note that John Taylor Jr predeceased his father, but the date on the estate folder for John Taylor Jr. is 1818. Orange, North Carolina, Estate Files, 1663-1979, Estate of John Taylor, Jr. 1817; Digital images. FamilySearch. http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Apr. 2014); citing North Carolina Estate Records, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh. There is another folder for a John Taylor dated 1814 and the buyers in the estate are the mother and siblings of John Taylor Jr. Therefore, iti is belieed that John Taylor 1814 and John Taylor Jr. 1818 are the same person. Orange, North Carolina, Estate Files, 1663-1979, Estate of John Taylor,1814; Digital images. FamilySearch. http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Apr. 2014); citing North Carolina Estate Records, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh. | Taylor, John Sr. (I4424)
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| 756 | The family of Nathan Riley and Ann Crook Riley lived on Tom's Creek in Rowan County on the Rowan-Randolph line, adjacent to James Cody. The Rileys came from Loudon County, Virginia, and had sons George, Peter, John, Nathan (born 20 November 1776, married Sarah Briggs c1798), Rhodias, James and William. Nathan's son, Rhodias Riley, married Mary Cody (b. c1776) (14), possibly a daughter of James and Sarah Cody. | Riley, Nathan (I3393)
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| 757 | The father of James Combs is not known. A William Combs appears in the 1840 census in Rockingham Co. The household of William Combs includes 1 male under 5, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, and 1 female 70-80. 1840 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, Roll 369, p. 173. James H. Combs was married first to Susan Saunders, daughter of Aaron Saunders. His first wife died in April 1859. They had three children, all of which died at the same time in Aug. 1862. James Combs remarried shortly after the death of his first wife to Mary A. Rowland, daughter of Elizabeth Rowland who was unmarried. They did not have any children. He died on the 16 Oct. 1909 and is buried at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashland, Caswell Co. | Combs, James H. (I1371)
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| 758 | The following is from The Heritage of Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at 270-271 (Article #317 "Major Thomas Harrison" by Mary McAden Satterfield): Major Thomas Harrison was born in 1748 in Goochland County, Virginia. He died in Caswell County in 1799. He married first Mary Kennon, daughter of William Kennon and Elizabeth Lewis Kennon. He married second, Mary Pendleton, daughter of John Pendleton, a judge in North Carolina and brother of the statesman, Edmund Pendleton. Thomas Harrison was among the first justices of Caswell County, appointed by Richard Caswell. He was Major of North Carolina troops during the Revolutionary War. At the last Council among "Field Officers Appointed for Each County," Major Harrison was listed for Orange Northern Regiment. The author wrote as follows: "This finished the military organization of the state. The names of these men are preserved, that they may be known, as men who in times that tried men's souls stood up for their country and our liberties." Records show that he enlisted December 21, 1776, for three years. He was appointed as one of the commissioners to select a [Caswell County] courthouse location. Because of the war, this work was delayed. At a session of the General Assembly held at Fayetteville, November 1, 1790, Mr. Robert Payne, the Senator from Caswell County, presented a bill for establishing a town and tobacco inspection station on Dan River on the lands of Thomas Harrison. It was passed on December 14th. At the session of the General Assembly held at the same date, Thomas Harrison was appointed one of the trustees "for extending the navigation of Roanoke River from the falls upward." It is of interest that his brother, William, performed a similar service for Virginia. Thomas Harrison's will named the following children: Elizabeth, Jean, Mildred, Patsy, William, Andrew, Thomas, Charles, John, and Robert. There may have been others. Thomas Harrison, Jr. died in 1832. He married first, Jane Burton. They were the parents of one daughter, Mary "Polly" Harrison, who married Abisha Slade. He married, second, Mildred Johnston, daughter of Dr. Lancelot Johnston and his wife, Zerurah Rice Johnston. Thomas Harrison, Jr. and his wife Mildred Johnston Harrison were the parents of seven children: Robert Harrison, married his first cousin, Mildred L. Harrison, daughter of Andrew Harrison and his wife, Mildred Howell Reade Harrison; William Johnson Harrison married first, Temperance Dianitia Yarbrough -- married second, a first cousin of his first wife, Sarah Ann Ellington; Jack Harrison; Ann Harrison, married William T. Sharp; Ariminta Harrison, married Joseph Jeter; Louisa, married James M. Thomasson; Elizabeth, married George W. Thompson. Nearly all of this family left Caswell County during the "Great Migration" westward. The children of William Johnson Harrison returned to Caswell County in 1858 after their father's second marriage. They lived at Yarbrough's Mill with their mother's parents, Richard Yarbrough and Tabitha Johns Yarbrough. Marriage Bond of Thomas Harrison and Mary Kennon Know all men by these presents, that we Thomas Harrison and William Harrison of the County of Goochland are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord King George the Third, by the grace of god of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith Ect. in the sum of fifty pounds, current mony of Virginia, which payment to be made to our Sovereign Lord the King, his Heirs and Succession and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents witness our hand and seal, this 2nd day of February, Anno Domini MDCCLXVIII ( 1768 ). The condition of the above obligation is such, that if there is not any lawful cause to obstruct a marriage intended to be made and solemnized between the above bonded Thomas Harrison and Mary Kennon, daughter of Elizabeth Jannoe of the above mentioned county and orphan of William Kennon deceased, the above obligation to be void, else in full force. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of, Thomas Harrison William Harrison | Harrison, Thomas (I1724)
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| 759 | The following power of attorney recorded in Henry County, Virginia indicates that Ida Cox, husband of Charles Cox, and Cathy Kelley, wife of Thomas Kelley, were the daughters of Cossum Bennett and Catherine Bunbury. Deed Book 5, page 230, Dated 5 Jan. 1796, recorded on 25 January 1796. Henry County, VA. Charles Cox, Thomas Kelley and Cathy Kelley of Henry County appoint their friend Mason Kelley of Henry County lawful attorney to receive of and from William Bennett in King George County, all their part of the estate of Cason Bennett, dec'd. Signed: Charles Cox, Thomas Kelley, Cathy Kelley. Witnesses: Lane Dutton, Jr., Tilmon Clark, William Horman. | Bennett, Cathy (I1481)
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| 760 | The following power of attorney recorded in Henry County, Virginia indicates that Ida Cox, husband of Charles Cox, and Cathy Kelley, wife of Thomas Kelley, were the daughters of Cossum Bennett and Catherine Bunbury. Deed Book 5, page 230, Dated 5 Jan. 1796, recorded on 25 January 1796. Henry County, VA. Charles Cox, Thomas Kelley and Cathy Kelley of Henry County appoint their friend Mason Kelley of Henry County lawful attorney to receive of and from William Bennett in King George County, all their part of the estate of Cason Bennett, dec'd. Signed: Charles Cox, Thomas Kelley, Cathy Kelley. Witnesses: Lane Dutton, Jr., Tilmon Clark, William Horman. | Bennett, Ida (I1480)
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| 761 | The following power of attorney recorded in Henry County, Virginia indicates that Ida Cox, husband of Charles Cox, and Cathy Kelley, wife of Thomas Kelley, were the daughters of Cossum Bennett and Catherine Bunbury. Deed Book 5, page 230, Dated 5 Jan. 1796, recorded on 25 January 1796. Henry County, VA. Charles Cox, Thomas Kelley and Cathy Kelley of Henry County appoint their friend Mason Kelley of Henry County lawful attorney to receive of and from William Bennett in King George County, all their part of the estate of Cason Bennett, dec'd. Signed: Charles Cox, Thomas Kelley, Cathy Kelley. Witnesses: Lane Dutton, Jr., Tilmon Clark, William Horman. A baptismal record created by Cossum Bennett and wife, Katherine Bunbury, name a son Charles Ellis Bennett, 23 August 1752. | Bennett, Cossum (I835)
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| 762 | The following two deeds involve HENRY VASS of Essex County, VA and his wife MARTHA. I presume this is Henry Vass son of John Vass of Essex who married Rachel Pendleton. Essex D.B. 28:158--Indenture between HENRY VASS of Essex and MARTHA his wife 19 Feb 1759 to Mr. Crutcher, a parcel in South Farnham parish of 36 acres. Corner stake between Nicholas Smith and John Blatt, corner to Col. Francis Smith, being part of a tract purchased by Vass of Samuel Smith. Essex D.B. 28:160--Indenture between HENRY VASS of Essex and MARTHA his wife 2 May 1759 to John Blatt of same, 70 acres part of a tract formerly of Nicholas Smith and by deed conveyed by Nicholas Smith to his brother Samuel Smith who sold to Vass. | Vass, Henry (I1597)
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| 763 | The Hooper Family Bible identifies Josiah J. Powell as the son of Thomas B. Powell. According to an entry in the bible, he married Martha Jo Hooper, daughter of Zachariah Hooper and Elizabeth Raimey. | Powell, Josiah J. (I3900)
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| 764 | The Hooper Family Bible identifies Thomas B. Powell as the father of Josiah J. Powell. According to an entry in the bible, he married Anna Kennon. | Powell, Thomas B. (I3913)
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| 765 | The Hooper Family Bible identifies Zachariah Hooper as the son of James William Hooper and Susan Kennon. According to the bilbe, he married Elizabeth Raimey. Zachariah Hooper is recorded in the 1810 census in Caswell Co. His household includes 2 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, and 1 female 26-45. 1810 Caswell Co., North Carolina Census, Roll 38, p. 72. Zachariah Hooper is listed in the 1820 census for Caswell Co., NC. His household includes 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 2 males 26-45, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16 - 26, and 1 female 45+. 1820 Caswell Co., North Carolina Census, Roll M33_81, p. 63. | Hooper, Zachariah (I2948)
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| 766 | The identification of Edward as the son of John is tentative. It is based on the following reasoning. William and Ann Humphries were granted administration of the estate of Cuthbert Bennett as the next-of-kin on Aug.20,1718. Ann Humphries was the daughter of Ann Knott and Henry Mosely. Ann Knott was the daughter of Elizabeth Berry (John Bennett’s wife) by her first husband, George Knott. Thus, Elizabeth Berry is the grandmother of Ann Humphries. Assuming Edward is the son of John, then Cuthbert would also be a grandson of Elizabeth Berry and a cousin of Ann Humphries. | Bennett, Edward (I1494)
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| 767 | The identification of John as the sone of John Bennett and Elizabeth Berry is tentative. He witnesed a power of attorney granted by Phyliss Earle ( his presumed sister) to George Eskeridge to renounce her right of dower unto Joseph Carr for 80 acres. (D &W 3, p. 52). Additionally, a court order dated 28 Feb. 1705/06 orders John Bennett and Matillda his wife to appear in court to answer charges against them. (WC OB 1, p. 8a. ). Matillda is identified as the relict of William Rust and Samuel Earle. | Bennett, John (I1505)
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| 768 | The identity of Martha's parents is not proven, but current evidence indicates that Martha is the daughter of Frederick Stier and Elizabeth Cunningham. Frederick Stier married Elizabeth Cunningham about January 15, 1827. See, Marriage Bond of Frederick Stier and Elizabeth Cunningham. The 1850 census shows Frederick, 49, and Elizabeth, 54, living together. Frederick is also listed in the 1830 and 1840 censuses. In the 1830 census, Frederick lists a female 30 to 40 (Elizabeth Cunningham was 34) and a female child under five (Martha Stier was 4). In the 1840 census, he listed a female 40 to 50 (Elizabeth Cunningham was 44) and a female 10 to 15 (Martha Stiers was 14). Thus, the census data for 1830 and 1840 is consistent with the theory that Frederick is the father of Martha Stier. Martha Stier married Thomas Combs in 1850 after the census was taken for that year. Martha was not living with Frederick and Elizabeth in 1850. A Martha Stier, 23, is listed in the household of Matthew Sparks in the 1850 census. Martha Stier and her husband Thomas Combs appear in the 1860 census in the household of William J. Coram. An Elizabeth Stier, 66, is listed in the same household. It seems probable that Elizabeth Stier is the mother of Martha. Frederick Stier, 59, is living with Nancy Stier, 79, who is likely his mother. A Nancy Stier, 70, is listed in the 1850 census in the household of Bedford Stier, 25. I believe that Bedford is the son of Frederick and the grandson of Nancy. The fact that Frederick and Elizabeth were not living together in 1860 could be interpreted to mean that this particular Elizabeth is not Frederick's wife. It could also mean that they were estranged. I believe that the Frederick and Elizabeth were married at one time and were estranged in 1860. My reasons for believing this are as follows. First, there is no evidence of another Elizabeth Stier in Rockingham Co., except perhaps the 1860 census. Second, we know from the 1850 census that Elizabeth Cunningham is older than Frederick and the Elizabeth Stier living with Thomas and Martha Combs is the right age. Third, we know from the 1850 census that Elizabeth Cunningham was born in Virginia. The Elizabeth Stier living with Thomas and Martha Combs was also born in Virginia. Fourth, Frederick Stier lived very near Thomas and Martha Combs in Wentworth, as indicated by the 1860 census. Finally, Martha's son, James T. Combs, was the administrator for Frederick Stires' estate, which often indicates a family relationship. See, Note for Frederick Stires for details about the estate administration. If Frederick is Martha's father, then James T. Combs would be his grandson. Marriage Bond of Thomas Combs and Martha Stires (Bond #000119202) Comb, Thomas Martha Stires 16 Sept. 1850 (b) John Murphy Jr. (w) F. Watkins | Stier, Martha (I903)
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| 769 | The identity of Thomas Combs parents is not currently known. Thomas Combs married Martha Stiers on 16 Sept. 1850 in Rockingham Co. North Carolina Marriage Bonds, # 000119202. The bondsman was John Murphy Jr. and the witness was F. Watkins. In 1850, Thomas Combs (18) and John Murphy (22) are living in the household of William Dunkin (53) and his wife Elizabeth (61) in the Eastern District of North Carolina. 1850 U.S. Census, Rockingham Co., NC, Roll M432_643, p. 16B. In the 1860 Census, Thomas Combs, 30, Martha Combs, 34, Elizabeth Combs, 8, James Combs, 7, and Matilda, 4, are living in the household of William J. Corum, 27. Thomas Combs died in 1863. It seems likely that Tilla and Matilda are the same person and that the age given in the 1870 census for Tilla is incorrect. Thomas and Martha Combs appear in 1860 census. Elizabeth Stier is likely Martha’s mother. Thomas Combs died in a Richmond hospital in 1863. Thomas Combs gave a bond to William McCollister on 4 Oct 1859 in the amount of $7.85. The bond is mentioned in a notice of sale contained in the estate records of William McCollister. North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Rockingham, Willis, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1780-1926, image 17404. | Combs, Thomas (I898)
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| 770 | The immigration of Phillip Deboe to the United States is noted in "Memorials of the Huguenots in America, with Special Reference to Their Emigration to Pennsylvania," by Rev. A. Stapleton (1901, reprinted by Gen. Pub. Co., 1964). | Deboe, Phillip I (I2601)
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| 771 | The inventory and sale of personal property of Dempsey Harrison were made by administrator Larry D. Farmer on September 2, 1852, and October 30, 1852; among the purchasers were Jethro Harrison and Dempsey Harrison. | Harrison, Dempsey (I2857)
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| 772 | The Journal of Winston Dalton states that William was 83 years of age at his death on Sept. 11, 1827. If this age is correct then William was born between Sept. 12, 1743 and Sept. 11, 1744. | Bennett, William (I731)
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| 773 | The maiden name of Mary is not known for certain, but may have been Keech. A man named James Keech was a witnesss to the 1761 will of John Philpott made in Charles Co., MD. Mary was married first to Richard Glover before her marriage to John Philpott. Will of Mary Philpott, Charles Co, 29 Apr, 1766 18 May, 1766 To daus Sarah Warren Philpott, Negro girl named Hette(?) when dau. reaches age of 16. To son Samuel Philpott, Negro girl Charity when he reaches age 21. To son Philip Glover my right of dower that I have in the estate of my late deceased husband John Philpott. === Philpott, John, Charles County, 11 Mar 1750; 23 Mar 1750 To Mary Lattimore, negro boy named Jack, Girl named Charity. To Benjamin Philpott, negro boy, Dick To Samuel Philpott, negro boy, Henly To Susanna Philpott, little negro at now Suck's Moll. To Elizabeth Musgraves, my sister, negro man named Pat To my sister Lyda Musgraves, negro girl, Vick, after married. To Martha Musgraves, my god dau, cow and calf, to be delivered when she reaches the age of 16. To James Latimore, sow and pigs, To Thomas Posey, white gelt. To John Philpott, son of Charles Philpott tract called "Courteses Pallice" also tract named "Cow Grave yard" and pt of "Philpotts Chance" and Fernlyes Rest. To John Philpott son of Charles Philpott rest of pers est. To John Philpott negro wenches, Ester and Moll Cousen Jno. Philpott, ex Wit: Thomas Posey, James Latimer, Mathew Hennikin 27.235 | Keech, Mary E. (I1549)
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| 774 | The marriage date given is the date of the marriage bond issued in Caswell Co. NC. William Womack is named as a bondsman. Witnesses were A. Slade and Wm. P. Womack. James Dill signed by mark. A photocopy of the marriage bond is in my files. | Family F127
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| 775 | The marriage license indicates that Susan Cole was 18 at the time of her marriage. Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriage License Index White Males 1867-1899, compiled by Linda Cardwell Vernon, publ. by James Hunter NSDAR Chapter, Madison, NC, 2000. Call # GR 929.3 N8roc V541rm at North Carolina State Genealogy Library. This age is contradicted by the 1900 census which gives her birth date as July 1860. In the 1860 Census, Thomas Combs, 30, Martha Combs, 34, Elizabeth Combs, 8, James Combs, 7, and Matilda, 4, are living in the household of William J. Corum, 27. Thomas Combs died in 1863. It seems likely that Tilla and Matilda are the same person and that the age given in the 1870 census for Tilla is incorrect. William J. Corum was the son of Robert Lawson Corum, Sr. and Sarah Cole. | Cole, Susan Ellen (I893)
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| 776 | The marriage of John Whitlow to Catherine Barnett and the birth of his four children are recorded in the Douglas Register. John Fredrick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol I., (Baltimore, 2004), pp. 951-952. Posted on: Henrico County, Richmond City, Manchester City Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Henrico?read=1719 Surname: Barnett, Farrar, Whitlow ------------------------- John Barnett and Katherine Farrar had a daughter by the name of Catherine who married John Whitlow. John was the son of William WHitlow and Martha Farrar. He was born in about 1735 in Henrico Co. and died in 1815 in Kentucky. Catherine was born in about 1735. They married on August 1, 1756 in Virginia. Their children were: Ursley, Fanny, Jean, Pleasant, Jesse Wilson, John, William, and Jordan. I would appreciate any information concerning the siblings of Catherine Barnett Whitlow and wonder if her father John Barnett left a will? | Whitlow, John (I2722)
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| 777 | The marriage relationship of Jane and Benjamin is tentative. | Family F77
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| 778 | The Moore Worldwide DNA Project indicates that Thomas Moore is related to James Moore, who married Mary Rice. James Moore was born about 1721. Given the age difference, it is probable that James Moore is the grandfather of Thomas Moore. Thomas Moore is possibly a son. He is found on Birches Creek in 1783, 1792, 1798, 1799 and 1800. We know via DNA testing that Thomas who married Polly Baker in 1798 (and was dead by 1804 leaving orphans Raleigh and William) was related to this family. If he was not the son of James, then he had to be the son of William. | Moore, Thomas (I3402)
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| 779 | The name of James Saunders wife is given in a family bible. No maiden name is stated. The date and place of marriage also is not stated. | Alice (I1419)
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| 780 | The name of John Cannon’s wife is not known with certainty. A John Cannon married Hannah Carroll on 1 Nov. 1812. If this John is the sone of William and Ursley, he would have been 32 years old. There are two other marriage bonds in Casell Co. for men named John Kennon. A John Kennon maried Mahala Phillips on 2 Feb. 1826. Also, a John Kennon married Frances Pyron on 28 Aug. 1840. This may have been second and third marriages, though it is possible that there is more than one John Cannon/Kennon. However, there is only one person named John Cannon or John Kennon in the census records from 1810 to 1850. John Kennon is listed in the 1830 census in Caswell Co., NC. The census lists 2 males 10-14, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-150, 1 female under 5, 2 females 10-14, and 1 female 40-50. 1830 U.S. Census, Caswell Co., NC, Roll M19_119, p. 312. John Cannon is listed in the 1840 census in Caswell Co. The census show on male under 5, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, and 1 female 20-30. 1840 U.S. Census, Caswell Co., NC, Roll 358, p. 123. John Kennon appears in the 1850 census in Caswell Co. North Carolina. He is 60 years old and living with Frances (36) and Joseph (12) Kennon. Birthplace is listed as Caswell Co. The undated will of John Kennon was recorded 22 April 1856. He directed that a portion of his land adjacent Capt. Thomas H. Hatchett be conveyed to him in exchange for a portion of the land of Thoams H. Hatchet adjoining John Kennon’s land and a sum of money equal to the difference in value of the land. He left all propoerty, both real and personal, to his wife Fannie, except for one dollar that he devised to his daughter Salle Mangrum. Caswell County North Carolina Wills, Inventories, Settlements, 1853-1858, Vol. R., p. 489. | Cannon, John (I1221)
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| 781 | The parents of Gideon are not known. He may be a brother of Jesse and Elisha Harrison. He may also be related to Dempsey Harrison, whose revolutionary war pension indicates also lived in Halifax Co. Although no marriage record has been found, it appears that Jesse Harrsion married Mary Pair/Pare and Elisha married Winifred Pair/Pare, sister of Mary Pair. Bethel Pair/Pare made a will probated in May 1811 naming sons , Jones, David, and Eli, and daughters Winney Harrison, Mary Harrison, Nancy Pair, Elizabeth Dew, Rebecca Edmunds, and Sally Pair. Bethel Pare is the son of Rebecca Bethel and William Pare. Bethel Pare migrated to Halifax from Surry or Sussex Co. VA, which are part of Albemarle Parish. Gideon and Jesse appear to have migrated together to Rowan Co and lived in the area that is now Davidson Co. A Green Harrison (who is likely Gideon) appears in the 1820 census for Rowan Co., NC. He made a deed of gift in 1823 before departing Davidson Co for Gibson Co., TN. The deed of gift named his children Henry, James, Winnie, and Nancy. Gideon Harrison appears in the 1830 census in Gibson. Co. TN. Gideon Harrison appears in the 1790 census for Edgecombe, Halifax Co., NC. His household includes 1 male 16 or over. 1790 U.S. Census, Halifax Co. NC, Series M637, Roll 7, p. 485. Gideon Harrison appears in the 1800 census for Halifax Co., NC. Gideon’s household in 1800 includes 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, and 1 female 26-44. Jesse Harrison, and Mary Harrison appear on the same page of the census. Winifred Harrison appears earlier in the same census. 1800 U.S. Census, Halifax Co. NC, Roll. 30, pp. 295, 316. Gideon Harrison appears in the 1810 census for Halifax Co, NC. His household includes 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, and 1 female 26-45. Winifred Harrison and Jesse Harrison appear in the same census. 1810 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., NC, Roll 38, pp. 106-107. A Green Harrison appears in the 1820 census in Rowan Co. census. This is possibly a corruption of Gideon Harrision. The listing for Green Harrison is followed by Jesse Harrison and Turner Harrison. Gideon Harrison’s household includes 1 male 16 - 25, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25. 1820 U.S. Census Rowan Co., NC, Roll M33_81, p. 354. Gideon Harrison is recorded in the 1830 census in Gibson, Co. TN. His household includes 1 male 5-10, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 2 females under 5, and 1 female 20-30. 1830 U.S. Census, Gibson Co., TN, Roll 176, p. 233. Hardys Harrison is recorded in the in the 1830 census in Gibson, Co. TN. His household includes 1 male < 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 2 females under 5, and 1 female 20-30. 1830 U.S. Census, Gibson Co., TN, Roll 176, p. 232. Joseph Harrison is recorded in the 1830 census in Gibson, Co. TN. His household includes 1 male 60-70, 2 females 20-30, and 1 female 50-60. 1830 U.S. Census, Gibson Co., TN, Roll 176, p. 235. Matthias Harrison is recorded in the 1830 census in Gibson, Co. TN. His household includes 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, and 1 female 30-40. 1830 U.S. Census, Gibson Co., TN, Roll 176, p. 235. For future research, it is noted that there is a Sussex Co, VA deed dated 16 June 1742 in which William Pear and wife, Rebecca Pear, conveyed to John Hunt for 25 pounds current money 150 acres on east side of Anderson's Branch swamp in Albemarle Parish and bounded by Harrison, Clement Handcock and said William Pear (being 440 acres granted said Pear on 22 July 1738). Surry County Deed Book 4, p. 15 During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts. In the Commissioner’s Books, there is an entry for Gideon Harrison of Brunswick Co., VA (Commissioner’s Book I, p. 117) and one for Gideon Harrison of Rockingham Co., VA (Commisioner’s Book V, p. 121) Gideon Harrison appears in the Revolutionary War records maintained by the Office of the State Comptroller for the State of North Carolina. Vol. I, p. 34, folio 4 and Vol I., p. 57, folio 2, (Mars ID 13.30.25033)(location: 3B.518) Gideon Harrison had letters remaining at the post office in Salisbury, NC on 10 Feb. 1824. Western Carolinian, Feb. 10, 1824. Davidson Co. Deed Book 1, p. 118 To all people to whom these presents shall, I Gideon Harrison of Davidson County and State of North Carolina send greeting know ye that I Gideon Harrison for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have bare unto my beloved children James Harrison, Henry Harrison, Nancy Harrison, & Winney Harrison of the county and made aforesaid and for divers other good causes and considerations me hereunto moving have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said James Harrison, Henry Harrison, Nancy Harrison, and Winney Harrison all and singular goods and chattels following, I give to my beloved son James Harrison two hundred and sixty three and a half acres of land that I now live on, one Negro girl named Venus, one horse, one black cow and Earling. one black heifer, one bed and furniture, three hogs, one crib of corn, choice of four sheep, and all the meat, one pot, one spider, six plates, one dish, one red trunk, four chair. I give unto my beloved son Henry Harrison two hundred and fifty acres of land adjoining Michael Smith, one Negro named Suffy, one bay mare, one red cow and calf, one heifer, three hogs, one sow and pigs, four head of sheep, o ne bed and furniture. I give unto my daughter Nancy Harrison, one Negro girl named Cadey, one bed and furniture, one cheas box, one dun coulored cow and calf, one cotton wheel, three plates, one dish, to her and her heirs forever. I give unto my beloved daughter Winny Harrison, one Negro boy named Silas, one cow and three earlings, one bed of furniture, one trunk, one cotton wheel, one pare of cards to her and her heirs forever to have and to hold and enjoy all an singular the good chattles and personal estates aforesaid unto the said James Harrison, Henery Harrison, Nancy Harrison, and Winney Harrison there executors administrators and aforesigns for ever and I the said Gideon Harrison all, singular the aforesaid goods chattles and premises to the said James Harrison, Henry Harrison, Nancy Harrison, and Winney Harrison, there extro admrs, and assigns against all persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents in witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23 Day of April 1823 signed, sealed, and delivered in the presents of : Nathan Rily, and Elijah Lanier. His Gideon X Harrison Mark ---------- From "A History of the Dyer, Tennessee Community The People and their work " It is recorded that on November 26, 1830, James Bobbitt acquired from Gideon Harrison a tract of land consisting of approximately 120 acres. The land was located in the north central section of Gibson county. A deed recorded in the Gibson County Court House shows that a Gideon Harrison obtained from a David Jarrett of Madison county some land in Gibson County. This land bordered a 5000 acre tract owned by H. Reed. This transaction took place in 1827. Goodspeed's History of Tennessee (1887) shows the Reeds - Samuel, James, William, robert, and Hugh - to be early settlers in the county. From "The Bobbitt Family in America" p. 281 Gibson County was formed in 1823. James Bobbitt purchased his first land in Gibson County on November 26, 1830. He bought 120 acres from Gideon Harrison for $ 350.00. By 1839 James owned 675 acres of land and by the time of his death he owned 741 acres of land. James had sixteen slaves who aided him in operating a large farming plantation. In time a community of farm homes developed around the Bobbitt plantation and was first known as Bobbittville. When the Mobile and Ohio Railro ad came to the community in 1858 the name was changed to Dyer Station. Actually the town of Dyer was laid-off on lands sold and surveyed by Benjamin F. Bobbitt a son of James Bobbitt. | Harrison, Gideon (I2368)
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| 782 | The parents of John Cannon are unknown. We do know he never took out a patent for his own transportation, nor does he appear as a headright, and so must have been born in the colony. A John Cannon who arrived on the Abigail in 1622 was on 22 Jan. 1624/5 living at West and Shirley Hundred as a servant of Christopher Woodward and his partners John Higgins and Rice Howe [Hooe] (John Camden Hotten, The Original Lists of Persons of Quality, Baltimore 1974, p. 206; Peter Wilson Coldham, The Complete Book of Emigrants. 1607-166, Baltimore 1987, p. 52.) This place is located in Charles City County. On 20 Oct. 1665 a John Cannon in Charles City received an 80 acre land grant upon Kittawan Creek on the back of Weyanoke on the north side of James River, bounded by David Jones and due and confirmed by order of the General Court dated 16 Sept. 1663. (Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, v. 1, Richrnond 1934, p. 566). If this was John the immigrant he would have been 63 yeas of age. More likely it was his son. John Cannon was born ca. 1642 and his wife Esther was born ca. 1664 according to the Pledge deposition discussed previously. There was a 21 year difference in their ages which suggests John could have had a previous marriage with no living issue. A family relationship to Morgan Peirce may be suggested by John Cannon's bringing an action on 2 Dec. 1682 against John Milner who had been the guardian of Morgan Peirce's orphans, Elizabeth, William and Francis, before 1678. In April 1682 John Cannon had been appointed the guardian of William and Francis and John Milner had not turned over to him their property. (Pauline Pearce Warner, Orphans Court Book 1677-1739, of Henrico County, Virginia, Tappahannock, Va.,1963, pp.14, 29, 31-33, 37; Henrico Co., Va. Record Bk. 1677-92, p. 238) William Peirce was of age in 1683 and Francis is 1684. As noted before, John and Esther received 50 acres as a gift from her father in 1687. On 23 Oct. 1690 John patented 158 acres in Henrico County on the north side of James River on Four Mile Creek, bounded by John Pledge, for the transportation of John Brodnax three times and the transportation of Anthony Bourn once (Virginia Patent Bk. 8, p. 111). This gave him a total of 208 known acres. A Mr. Brodnax owned a store in Henrico County and John Cannon did some work for him which was to be deducted from his store account. This transaction occurred in 1688. On 1 Sept. 1691 two depositions were made, one by Charles Bartholomew, aged about 30, and the other by Henry Randolph, Mr. Brodnax's attorney. aged about 25. Charles Bartholomew stated John Cannon had come to the store to settle his account but Mr. Brodnax was not there. Bartholomew came up with a balance due by John Cannon as £2.11.4. Mr. Brodnax then went to England and Mr. Randolph kept asking for the money. Cannon demied payment and said he had a discount against it and also not to bother him until Mr. Brodnax returned (Henrico Co., Va., Record Bk. 1677-92, pp. 228-29). How this was resolved we do not know but it is interesting to note that John Cannon received a grant for the transportation of a John Brodnax three times. John Cannon also did his civic duty when he served on the grand jury for one year beginning 1 June 1685. (Henrico Co., Va., Record Bk. 1677-92, pp. 322). The only other record of interest was when Richard Parker on 1 April 1689 gave with affection to "John Cannon [Jr.] the son of John Cannon and Esther his wife one cow calf." (Henrico Co., Va., Record Bk. 1688-97. p. 41). No relationship has been established between the Cannon and Parker families. John was aged about 53 when he made his will on 10 May 1696. Although it was not proved until 1 Feb. 1696/7, he died before Sept. 1696 when his widow, now called Hester, married Abraham Childers, the son of Phillemon Childers, Sr., and first cousin to Abraham Childers III. John gave to son John the land on Four Mile Creek and Spring Branch bounded by John Pledge. To son William he gave land on Four Mile Creek above Spring Branch up to the bridge and bounded by the road. To son Joseph he gave the land above the road up Four Mile Creek to Mirey Branch. Daughter Mary received a heifer called Venture. All the rest of the animals, household goods, etc., were given to wife Esther and she was named executrix. His loving friends Nich. Perkins, John Pledge [his brother-in-law], and John Redford were to be overseers and witnesses were John Pledge [brother-in-lawl, Edward Mathews and Pnill Childers. He signed his name. (Henrico Co., Va., Record Bk. 1710-14, pp. 249-50). Abra Childers, Jr., and Hester his wife were granted probate of the will of John Cannon on 1 Feb. 1696/7. (Henrico Co., Va., Record Bk. 1710-14, pp. 249-50. ). The children of John and Esther Cannon were: +A. John, married Mary Price. +B. William, married Judith Woodson. +C. Joseph. The only mention of him is found in his father' will. +D. Mary. | Cannon, John I (I1739)
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| 783 | The Reverend William Moore and the Moore Meeting House The Reverend William Moore was born about 1750 in Prince Edward County and died in 1826 in Halifax County. His father was James Moore and his mother Mary Rice. He married Lucy about 1772. William moved to Halifax about 1770 with his parents, settled beside his father, purchasing land from him and others on the second fork of Birches Creek, living on the same land the rest of his life at the southwest corner of the intersection of Oak Level and Mountain Roads. The Reverend William Moore was a very interesting person. He converted to the Methodist Faith when the religion was very new on these shores and considered revolutionary. The Methodists and Baptists were known as "dissenting religions". At that time in history separation of church and state had not yet occurred. It was required that everyone be baptised in the Anglican Church and that the church perform all marriages after the posting of banns. Initially, marriages performed by dissenting ministers simply were not recorded, which is likely why William and Lucy's marriage is not to be found. The Rice family in Prince Edward County was also a dissenting family and Joseph Rice, William's grandfather, built a meeting house for dissenters in 1759 in Prince Edward County. The early Methodists did not believe in slavery and actively denounced it. Neither James nor William Moore ever owned slaves. This break with the mainstream in colonial Virginia could have driven a significant wedge in the Moore family. According to the "Lives of Christian Ministers", William became a preacher before 1775 and an itinerant minister in 1778. He was at the "Conference" in Baltimore in 1779 and at the "Christmas Conference" of 1784 with James O'Kelly at which the colonial Methodists broke with the tenents of the Methodist Church of England and ordained their own bishop, Francis Asbury. By 1791 William was no longer attending the Methodist Conference, having "located", meaning he was no longer itinerant according to the Methodist Church archives. Rev. James O'Kelly also withdrew from the conference and in 1805, William Moore with James O'Kelly together attended the Conference or General Meeting at Shiloh in Halifax County. William Moore served upon the presbytery of ordination and was recorded as having been a minister more than 30 years. William is particularly interesting because of his, at that time, Revolutionary religious ideas, and his passionate renderings of them. The Methodist Church in the colonies was a fledgling organization. The Christmas Conference was a historic founding conference of the newly independent Methodists within the United States held just after the American Revolution in Baltimore, Maryland in 1784. Prior to the revolution, Methodism was characterized completely by all itinerant circuit-riding ministers. With the outbreak of the war, most of these returned to England, with the exception of Francis Asbury, who stayed and continued his albeit-restricted work with the local itinerant ministers. By November 1784, it had become evident that the American Methodists were to be granted some level of freedom from the English Anglican Church Methodist societies, and Thomas Coke was to ordain Francis Asbury, at the Christmas Conference. Asbury was the first American ordained Bishop, a step which was highly controversial. 83 itinerent ministers were eligible to attend, and of these, 60 were present, including William Moore. This record is preserved in a painting of the historic event, but unfortunately, he is too far to the rear to be seen clearly, but he is individually identified. William Moore was ordained before 1789 when he produced his ordination papers in Halifax court and was licensed as one of the 3 "dissenting ministers" allowed to each county after the Revolutionary War. In order to qualify, they had to produce their ordination papers in court and then they were licensed to perform marriages, baptisms and other ministerial functions. Most importantly, they could then register the marriages they performed. We know that William was marrying people in Halifax before this date, at least as early as 1786 when he married Bolling Hamlett and Polly Combes and registered the marriage. In 1797, William Moore purchased of Ransom Day, 100 acres on the North side of the road (Mountain Road), "the meeting house" excepted. Today, this land is directly across the street from Mt. Vernon church where the parsonage stands. Researching this land further, deeds explicitly mention the headwaters of Polecat Creek as well which is on this piece of land. Furthermore, the minister at Mt. Vernon church told me of the church's history, and the "original" church was across the street in the 1800s, which is confirmed by deeds. Apparently, the "Moore Meeting House", as it would come to be called, was the predecessor to the "original" Mt. Vernon Baptist Church that was built on the North side of the road. The church on the South side of the road, as it exists today, was eventually built in the early 1900s and the "original" church torn down. In 1801, William and Lucy sell this land "except where the meeting house stands". In deeds as late as 1854 references are made to both the "lines of Lucy Moore" and where the "old Moore Meeting House" stood. However, William was to split with the Methodist Church, and probably did in 1791 or shortly thereafter and participated in founding both a new religious sect and a new church. The Rev. William Moore apparently became very close to the Rev. James O'Kelly. At the end of the 18th century, and the Christian Church in America was only 6 years old. At this time Reverend James O'Kelly who had broken from the Methodist Church because of a dispute with Francis Asbury came into this area preaching the Word. Finding a number of people attracted to his preaching and being interested in the new Church movement called "Just Plain Christian", the Rev. O'Kelly proposed that a Christian Church be organized, and Pleasant Grove Church, just off Mountain Road, was organized by the Rev. O'Kelly in 1803. In a flyer for their 197th anniversary, Sunday June 4, 2000, they indicate that their church was established in 1803 and that the first two ministers were Rev. James O'Kelly followed by Rev. William Moore. The first building was constructed of logs and stood just south of the present building. William Moore was peripherally involved in many lawsuits, typically as a witness. I'm sure as a minister, his testimony was fairly unimpeachable. Probably the most interesting of these were the ones for hog-stealing and slander where Edward Henderson (probably his brother-in-law) said that someone was "drunk and out of humor". The most humorous was an 1819 chancery suit revolving around a wedding over which William presided where the groom was either drunk or crazy, but let's look at William's own words in his deposition in the suit between Isabel Dodson and John Dodson.Parson William Moore saith that: "on the 4th day of July 1817 I was sent for to marry a cupple in Milton (NC). There were a number of people collected together about the tavern. I took a seat in the Pizza (probably piazza) and asked who was to be married. Some person replied "you'll see directly" and in a very quick time John F. Dodson led Isabel Baines to the Pizza. I asked him for his license, he said he had them, and soem person replied "you have them not" but that Thomas Turner who has them who had gone up to Jack's Woods Tavern for dinner. I then told Dodson that he might lead back his bride until I got the license and he said so. I saw Thomas Denaho and he delivered me a lawful license. I then walked into the room the noon? and told him I was ready to wait on him, he led up his bride and I married the pair. I then took a seat in the pizza, there was a decanter of spirits setting on the shelf, he asked me if I would take a drink of grog and I told him no, he then took a drink and pulled out a red morocco pocketbook and gave me a dollar. In the time that I was performing the ceremony he said something (that) set the poeple a laughtin but I did not hear what it was that he said. I concur him to be in a state of intoxication at the time of the marriage or in a state of insanity. I have been acquainted with him for several years and I always considered him a person of weak intellects." By 1820 William was encountering financial difficulties. He would be in his 70s by this time, and probably less likely to preach, and his income while not completely dependant on preaching was probably affected somewhat. He took a loan using his land as collateral in 1822. He was unable to repay the loan, and his land was foreclosed in 1826 before he died. It does give us a list of his meager holdings though, one wagon and gear, 4 horses, 3 cattle, 12 hogs, 3 feather beds, furniture, 2 bedsteads, all household and kitchen furniture and plantation tools, which he includes in with the land to secure the debt of $560.58. However, his wife, Lucy, had never released her dower when he obtained the fateful loan in 1822. After his death, Lucy sued Isaac Medley, the person who held the mortgage and foreclosed on the land, for her 1/3 share of the dower rights, and won. In addition to the actual documents of the lawsuit, we also have a survey showing William's initial holdings and the portions with the "mansion house" apportioned to Lucy. She held this land free and clear, not as a life estate. It is unclear exactly when Lucy died, but we know she was alive as late as 1830 age 70-80 in the census. She had 2 women age 30-40, 1 woman 50-60, and 1 woman 20-30 with 2 children under the age of 5 living with her. This looks like a young widow with small children, and between 1 and 3 unmarried daughters. One has to wonder if the widow is Lucy Akin Moore, her daughter-in-law. We also know that Lucy had 50 acres of land that eventually had to be accounted for by some manner. In 1831, James and Lucy (Akin Moore) Ives sell 25 acres, for $1, to Elizabeth Moore, adjoining Isaac Medley, James Wilson and others. In both the 1851 and 1852 tax lists for Halifax, this Elizabeth is shown with her 25 acres on Birches Creek owned in fee, 14 miles SW of Halifax. Given that Lucy's former husband was James Moore, son of William and Lucy, this land is possibly the land that was part of the estate of James Moore Sr, father of William Moore. The distribution of that land has never been unraveled. In 1842, Lucy Ives and Elizabeth Moore sell to William Henderson 3.25 acres for $10 adjoining Medley's line, witness Edward Ferrell, Benjamin Ferrell. By 1840, Lucy is gone from the census (at least under her name), but deeds still refer to Lucy Moore's corner. We find an Elizabeth Moore, age 60-70, with a male 20-30 and a female 10-15. However, in 1840, Raleigh Moore, confirmed by DNA to be related to this family, is living next door to Edward Henderson, thought to be the son-in-law of James Moore, and in Raleigh's household is a female age 70-80. Lucy would likely be more like 80-90, but especially in elderly people, ages in the census vary widely. His mother in law, Caroline Brooks, born in 1787, would only be 53 is she were living with him. Is Lucy Moore living with Raleigh Moore in 1840? In 1850, Lucy Ives (age 60) is living in the household of Elizabeth Moore, age 50, with several other Ives individuals, but Elizabeth lists nothing in terms of land value, so I have to question if this is the Elizabeth with the 25 acres of land. In 1850, Lucy Moore is not found in the census, but in 1851, we find this transaction: "Isaac and Martha Medley to William Irby, Birches Creek, nearly opposite to Vernon Meeting House, beginning at Lucy Moore's corner, Wilson's corner, Jacob Ferguson corner, the same land Isaac Medley purchased of William Moore, decd." Does this mean that Lucy is still living? She would be nearly 100 if she were. Note that this is the land where the Irby Cemetery is found today. In the 1860 census, we find Elizabeth Slate, age 50 (born 1810), Lucy Ives age 60 (born 1800) and Elizabeth Moore age 58 (born 1802) living in the same household very near the Hendersons, so still the same area. Who is Elizabeth Slate? Lucy's Slate daughters are Rebecca and Kitty, and Kitty is in NC. In 1863, we find Lucy Ives and Rebecca Slate selling 47 acres to William Henderson, the land were Elizabeth Moore, decd, owned and Lucy Morz. Rebecca Slate is the daughter of Lucy Moore and Lucy Ives is her daughter-in-law through James Moore, her deceased son. Is this Elizabeth Moore the daughter of Lucy who outlived her and never married? Is this, with the 3.25 acres sold in 1842 the total of Lucy Moore's 50 acres? Three Elizabeth Moores die in the same timeframe, one in 1859, one in 1861 and one in 1863. Unfortunately, the Halifax death records shed no light on this. During one of my visits, we found what we believe may be the old Moore cemetery. It is just west of the post office building at Mount Vernon and back in the woods, directly across the road from the Irby Cemetery. Someone had bulldozed back in there. There were no gravestones that I could see, as such, but there were many many fieldstones and graves, plus yucca plants, box elder or boxwood, and the graveyard favorite, periwinkle. This was a substantial cemetery. I believe it is probably where William and Lucy Moore are buried along with many other Moore family members. Another recently discovered "Henderson" cemetery is located just off of Oak Level road north of Hummingbird Land, which appears to be land that James Moore owned and possibly the land he sold to his son-in-law Edmund Henderson. The following are the known children of Rev. William and Lucy Moore: * William, born 1785 or before, moved to Pittsylvania County before 1815 and had business dealings with Azariah. He probably married Sarah (or Sally) and had at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. By 1850 William had died, but his wife Sarah was shown as age 64 (which could be in error) along with Nancy Jenkins age 36 (born abt 1814), Sarah Jenkins age 11 (b abt 1839) and a son William Moore born abt 1820, age 30. * Azariah Moore was born 1783 or before and served in the War of 1812. He married Letitia Johnson in 1818 in Pittsylvania County, and they had four daughters and two sons. According to the census, one son apparently died young, but James F. Moore who was born in about 1822 survived. Azariah died in 1866. In 1880 we find Letitia S. Moore age 79 living with her son James F. Moore, age 58. It appears that James never marries, or he marries after his mother's death sometime after 1880. * Nancy "Ann" born about 1785 married John R. Estes and moved to Claiborne Co., Tn. about 1820. She died there between 1860-1870. * Thomas - born between 1771 and 1777, taken from the 1792 personal tax date. This is possibly the Thomas who has orphans Rawley and William, or this could be the Thomas who married Harriett Moore, daughter of "Catawba" William, or a different Thomas altogether. * James born about 1785, married Lucy Akin in 1817 and was dead before 1830. In 1827 he lost his land to debt to the same many who foreclosed William Moore's land. * Rebecca Moore married William G. Slayte (Slate) in 1825. * Jane Moore m James Blackstock 1823. * Kitty married Francis Slate 1805, is in Surry Co., NC in 1850. * James married Lucy Akin in 1817 and was dead before 1830, possibly had a child Elizabeth Moore. By 1831, Lucy Akin Moore married James Ives. * Elizabeth b 1770-1780 - she apparently winds up with her mother's land Possible additional children of William: * Lemuel before 1791, perhaps as early as 1770-1780, appears in 1812 on the tax list, then we find him in 1830 in Grainger Co. Tn. beside Mastin Moore, age 50-60. Sometimes Lemuel written as Samuel. * Isaac b 1793 or before, assigned as road hand in 1814 with James Moore and Samuel (Lemuel). * Israel b 1791 or earlier, appears 1 time on tax list in 1812 same day as William. * Mary Moore b 1775, found in 1850 census living with William B. Moore (orphan of Thomas Moore). Reverend William Moore was born about 1750 and married Lucy about 1772. In 1783 he is shown with 6 "white souls". William died in 1826 and Lucy lived for another several years (see Rev. William Moore section). | Moore, William (I3618)
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| 784 | The Virginia Gazette and General Advertiser mentions a court order of 18 March 1796 from the Virginia High Court of Chancery which met in Richmond, VA. Unfortunately, that court's records were destroyed during the Civil war. The case is called Sarah Degraffenreid and Vincent Degraffenreid her eldest son and heir at law of Baker Degraffenreid dec'd plaintiffs and Peter Rust executor of Hannah Rust who was surviving executrix of Benjamin Rust, Anthony Gardner administrator with the will annexed of Spencer Boyd deceased, William M. Hawkins, Spencer Boyd, Robert Boyd, John Didlake, Betty Boyd widow of James Boyd deceased and Vincent Vass and William Boyd an infant by William M. Hawkins his guardian, defendants. | Rust, Anne (I1588)
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| 785 | The Virginia Regimaent was formed July 12, 1756 led by Colonel George Washington. At the time of its formation, Reuben Vass was appointed Sergeant in the 13th Captain William Peachy’s Co. Letters to Washington and Accompanying Papers, Vol. I, 1752 - 1756, edited by Stanislaus Murray Hamilton, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 1901, pp. 297-301. Reuben Vass reached the rank of Lieutenant in the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. See, Letters to Washington and Accompanying Papers, Vol. III, 1758 - 1770, edited by Stanislaus Murray Hamilton, Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 1901, pp. 231-32, fn 1 (text of an act to recompense officers of the Virginia Regiment names Reuben Vass as a Lieutenant in the regiment.) Kegley’s Virginia Frontier, by F. B. Kegley, indicates that Reuben Vass received 2000 acres in Orange Co. for service in the French and Indian War. (p. 278) There is a Spotsylvania County, Virginia record of March 2, 1774 in which it is mentioned that John Waller, Clerk (meaning minister), of Spotsylvania had large debts due him by [Reuben] Vass “who resides in South Carolina.” Consequently, a power of attorney was give to William Arnold of Caroline County, Virginia to collect these debts. Vass Forum, Genforum, Post # 572 , Jan. 7, 2007. Order Book of Caroline Co., VA Court of 10 Feb 1780, power of attorney from Reuben Vass to Vincent Vass proved by oath of Joseph James and Rice Vass. Court of 10 Feb 1780, On proof to the court that Reuben Vass served as lieutenant [French & Indian War] til properly discharged in 1758 and never received bounty land under the king, ordered that the same be registered with land acknowledged. [Note: on a roll f 13 Jul 1756, Reuben Vass was designated as a Sgt. on Peachey’s roll where it was noted he was 24 years old [b.c. 1732] and from Essex County. It was also noted he was a joiner, of ruddy complexion, with black curly hair and 5’ 9 ? inches tall.] Court of 9 Mar 1780. Notation that Richard Vass served in the French and Indian war until discharged in 1758, then he served in a different regiment until discharged in 1762. Court of March 1780. Notation concerning 4 warrants of 500 acres each to Reuben Vass in 1758 and 1762 for service in different regiments in the French and Indian war. Also mention that Vass had a warrant for 2,000 acres from the first campaign. [Note: In vol. 20 of the magazine of Virginia History and Biography (p.104) there is a note concerning the Chiles family of Virginia. In the note is mention that Reuben Vass assigned 2 military warrants for a total of 1,000 acres he received in 1763. It seems this land was granted in Fayette County, KY in 1785, by Patrick Henry, Gov. of VA.] | Vass, Reuben (I1600)
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| 786 | The wife of John Price, whose given name is not known, was the daughter of John Wall. in a deed dated 26 Jan. 1693/94, John Price, son of John Price and jane Pew, conveyed 800 acres of land to George Blighton, which is described as part of 1360 acres purchased by ajohn Wall, grandfather of John Price. Charles City Co. Wills & Deeds, 1692-1694, p. 182. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. 3, p. 829 (Baltimore, 2007). | Wall, Unknown (I2046)
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| 787 | The will of 'William Nance Will' dated 11 February 1826 is recorded in Wilkes Co., NC (he died in 1828). He names his wife as Sarah and his children as William, Miles, John, Ester and Susannah. | Nance, Miles Alonzo (I2918)
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| 788 | The will of Francis Billingslea dated 2 Dec. 1798 was recorded on 1 Jan. 1799. He names sons James, John, Clement, and Howell, daughters Polly Billinglea, granddaughter Asenath Norris. Samuel and James Billingslea are named as executors. Also mention land joining Watts Billingslea. Wilkes Co. Will Book 1792-1801, p. 201 (Davidson I ,p. 53) | Billingslea, Francis (I3419)
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| 789 | The will of James Cocke of Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg County, Virginia was dated 30 April 1753 and was probated in Lunenburg county 3 July 1753. To his daughter Martha he devised 500 pounds currency provided the said Martha should relinquish her right to a legacy left her by her grandfather James Powell Cocke, as by his will; to his daughter Elizabeth he also devised 500 pounds currency. These legacies were to be paid Martha and Elizabeth when they should arrive at the age of eighteen years or at the time of their respective marriages. To his son James Cocke, "the testator's tract of land called Malvern Hills in Henrico County, containing 670 acres, also a tract of land in Cumberland County containing 750 acres and 16 negroes now on the plantation at Malvern hills and stock and household goods at said place, also 5 negroes now in Lunenburg County and 3 negroes in Amelia County. To son Chastain Cocke, land on the south side of Staunton River in Halifax County being 2560 acres and 14 negroes on the said place and also 11 other negroes and the stock on that plantation. To his son Stephen Cocke was devised the land the testator then lived on containing 300 acres and 4 negroes on the said plantation and 7 negroes in Amelia County and stock on the said plantation. The testator loaned to his wife (whose name he does not give) a tract of 2771 acres in Amelia County and 21 negroes which "came with her," and after her death to the testator's son Stephen Cocke and his heirs if they shall survive her, and if not then to son James Cocke if he should survive her and if he should fail to my son Chastain Cocke and in case the three and the heirs of their bodies fail then to the testator's daughter and in case his three sons and two daughters and the heirs of their bodies should be deceased before the testator's wife then said wife to dispose of the said twenty-one negroes as she shall think proper. To his god-son, James Dupuy the testator bequeathed 50 pounds currency. He further directs that should all of his children die issueless all of his estate (except what is left at his wife's disposal) to be divided between the three sons of Brazure Cocke. Executors: "nephew john James Dupuy and his son Bartholomew Dupuy and his (J. J. Dupuy's) son-in-law John Trabue." (Lunenburg County Court, Will Book No. 1, page 96). Source: William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Volume XXVII, p. 142 | Cocke, James Powell (I2734)
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| 790 | THE WILL of Mottrom Wright of Mile End in the parish of St. Dunstan's Stepney alias Stebunheath, County Middlesex, merchant, dated 8 October 1700: “ I give to my daughter Frances Wright £100 and 700 acres of land and plantation on the north side of Rappahanmack Creeke in Virginia, to be taken out of my lands, not hurting my manor plantation there. To my son Mottrom Wright, £600 and all my lands, houses, etc, in Virginia or elsewhere, excepting the above said 700 acres; and the last six negroes I bought. To my cousin John Wright of Potomac River in Virginia, £50. To each and every other of my children by my wife Ruth Wright, 20s. and no more. To the said Mottrom and Frances Wright, all the residue of my temporal estate whatsoever, equally between them, at their several ages of 21 or marriage, each being the other's heir. If they both die, I bequeath their inheritance to my said cousin (* 'cousin' meaning 'nephew') John Wright, I request my friend Captain John Purvis to be overseer of this my will, and to se my said son brought up and educated according to the church of England; and I appoint my said son Mottrom my sole executor. (signed) Mottrom Wright. Witnesses: J. Sharpe, A.M., James South, Hannah Bradley, Thomas Quilber, notary public. ” | Wright, Mottrom (I3316)
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| 791 | The will of Thomas Grant (w 27 Mar 1774; p. Granville Co., NC, August Ct. 1774) names: Daughter Francess Allin -- slaves Daughter Mildred Owen -- slaves "...Two acres of land in the County of Hanover and Province of Virginia Whereon the Meeting House now stands known by the name of Ground Squirll Meeting house including the ___ to the use of the Presberterian Congregation upon the conditional __ that the said congregation do keep a good and genteel pailing or rails round the graves of my daughter in law and grandson that is buried in said ground..." Son Daniel Grant -- residue Grandson Thomas Grant -- large gun, sword and beltExecutor: son Daniel GrantWitnesses: Fanney Owen (jurat), Armella Grant (jurat), Benja. Smith, Fanney Grant Source: Will of Thomas Grant. Written 27 March 1774; probated, Granville Co., NC, August Court, 1774. Copy received from Granville County Probate Court, 1996. Source: http://genforum.genealogy.com/grant/messages/5144.html "A GENEALOGICAL CHART of a Portion of the Descending Line of THOMAS GRANT, Emigrant. "THOMAS GRANT.From Scotland. Land Patent 1100 acres Gave two acres for Ground Squirrel Meeting House, Hanover County, Virginia.MARRIED ISABELLA RICHARDSON.Died in the Province of North Carolina and County of Granville, 1773- 91 years of age. (son of Thomas and Isabella) DANIEL GRANT.Born Hanover County, Va., 1724. To Granville County, N.C., 1764. To Wilkes County, Ga., 1783. Elder, Ground Squirrel Meeting House, Va. 1755. Elder Grassy Creek, Granville County, N.C., 1765-1785, and while there, before the Revolution, was appointed by the Colonial Governor as Justice of the Peace and Road Commissioner for Granville County. Built first Methodist Meeting House in Georgia, 1787. Died October 19, 1793, Wilkes County, Georgia.MARRIEDELIZABETH TAIT.Died October 13, 1763. Buried Ground Squirrel Meeting House, Hanover County, Va. (son of Daniel and Elizabeth)- THOMAS GRANT, II.Born Hanover County, Va., May 21, 1757. Baptized by Samuel Davies, President Princeton College. To Granville County, N.C., 1764. Volunteer at Cross Creek, February, 1775. Ensign Continental Line, April, 1776, 18 years of age. Lieutenant 1778. On State Surveys 1779-80. To Wilkes County, Georgia, 1784. Died Monticello, Georgia, November 27, 1828.MARRIEDFRANCES OWEN,June 6, 1781. Born May 23, 1762. Died September 15, 1812, Wilkes County, Georgia. (son of Thomas and Frances)- - DANIEL GRANT, II.Born in Granville County, N.C., March 9, 1782. To Wilkes County, Ga. 1784. To Greene County, Ga., 1811. To Athens, Ga. 1826. Died in Athens, Ga. July 10, 1859.MARRIEDLUCY CRUTCHFIELD(Daughter of John Crutchfield, of Wilkes County, Ga.) June 10, 1810. Born March 10, 1783. Died Athens, Ga., June 8, 1845. (3 children of Daniel and Lucy) - - - 1. JOHN THOMAS GRANT.Born Grantsville, Greene County, Ga., Dec. 13, 1813. Lived in Athens, Walton County, and Atlanta, Ga. State Senator. Died in Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 18, 1887.MARRIEDMARTHA COBB JACKSONDec. 23, 1834 (Daughter of William H. Jackson and Mildred Lewis Cobb, Grand-Daughter of Governor James Jackson of Georgia, and sister of Chief Justice James Jackson of Georgia.) Born January 29, 1816. Died September 26, 1893, Atlanta, Ga.(children of John Thomas & Martha)MILDRED LEWIS GRANT Born Aug. 12, 1841, Died Aug. 12, 1841.JOHN T. GRANT. Born October 22, 1854. Died March 8, 1855. - - - 2. MARY ELIZABETH GRANT.Born April 25, 1820.Died Sept. 3, 1846.Married JOSEPH C. WILKINS,of Liberty Co., Ga. June 27, 1837.(child of Mary Elizabeth & Joseph) GRANT WILKINS. Born Feb. 30, 1843, Liberty Co., Ga. Married JULIA ABERCROMBIE, of Columbus, Ga. Jan. 17, 1871. - - - 3. JAMES LOVICK GRANTBorn SEpt. 30, 1825. Died Sept. 12, 1867, Atlanta, Ga.Married SARAH JANE MORROW of Walton Co., Ga. Oct. 30, 1849.(children of James Lovick Grant and Sarah Jane Morrow))MARY GRANT Born Sept. 11, 1851, Walton County, Ga. Married W.M. DICKSON Oct. 24, 1871, No issue.DANIEL GRANT Born Nov. 5, 1864. Married PEARL NEELY, Memphis, Tenn., May 29, 1890.(Their children-James Neely Grant. Born March 30, 1891, at Memphis, Tenn. and Daniel Brooks Grant. Born Nov. 1, 1895.)PETER G. GRANT. Born April 30, 1866. (son of JOHN THOMAS GRANT 1813-1887)- - - - WILLIAM DANIEL GRANT. Born in Athens, Ga., August 16, 1837. Captain, Forrest's Brigade, C.S.A., at capture Murphreesborough, Tenn. Around Nashville, Tenn., Mumford, Ky., Perryville, Ky., Crab Orchard, Ky. With Rear Guard retreat from Knoxville. At Battle Stone River. Superintendent of Defenses around Atlanta.MARRIEDSARAH FRANCES REIDJUne 13, 1866. (Daughter of William Reid and Martha T. Wingfield) Born February 22, 1839, near West Point, Ga. (3 children of William Daniel Grant & Sarah Frances Reid) - - - - - 1. JOHN WILLIAM GRANTBorn July 26, 1867, near West Point, Georgia.Married ANNIE MARTIN INMAN, April 11, 1893, (Daughter Hugh T. Inman and Margaret Josephine Van Dyke) Born Athens, Tenn., Apr. 1, 1872.(Their children- Margaret Van Dyke Grant. Born Sunday, May 13, 1894. Atlanta, Ga. and Hugh Inman Grant. Born Thursday, November 21, 1895, Atlanta, Ga.) - - - - - 2. SARAH FRANCES GRANTBorn Jan. 1, 1870, near West Point, Georgia. Married THOMAS COBB JACKSON, NOv. 18, 1891. He died Feb. 23, 1895. No issue. - - - - - 3. WILLIAM REID GRANT.Born June 16, 1873. Died June 16, 1873. | Grant, Thomas (I3211)
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| 792 | There are a number of Scott males who have not been identified and could be brothers of Allen and Azariah, including Bartlett Scott, who married Bashaba (Bowles) Roberts 14 Jan. 1824. February Term 1797. William Beavers served on jury in William Odell v Thomas Jamerson. Non-suit. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 51 of 582. February Term 1798. Deed from Wm Beavers to Abigail Beavers for 270 acres proved by Thos. Lacey. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 97 of 582 | Beaver, Mary (I913)
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| 793 | There is a cemetery at the Speedwell Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville, which is southwest of Reidsville near the Big Troublesome Creek and the Haw River. The following graves are present there: Young, ?? (b. 20 Jun 1797 - d. ) "Was born June The 20, 1797" (stone broken, very old) Young, Isaac, Jr. (b. 3 Feb 1812 - d. 2 Dec 1822) Young, Martha (b. - d. Feb 18??) (stone broken, very old) November Term 1796. John Young filed suit against Richard Henderson. Jury found in favor of John Young. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 40 of 582. February Term 1797. Deed from John Baker to John Young proved. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 56 of 582. February Term 1797. Deed from John Young to Thomas King 60 acres proved by A. Philips. Rockingham County,North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 57 of 582. May Term 1798. Deed from Sarah Kirkpatrick to Matthew and Jesse Young of 150 acres proved by John McPeak. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 112 of 582. November Term 1800. Ordered that an orphan child named Patsey Young 3 months old be bound to John Miller Rockingham County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796 - 1808, image 207 of 582. May Term 1807. Deed from Robert Boak to Isaac Young acknowledged in court. Rockingham County, North Carolina,Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Minutes, 1796-1808, image 496 of 582. | Young, Isaac (I3943)
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| 794 | There is a marriage record for Dicey Scott and Jonas Sikes There is a will for Gideon Moon in Lunenburg Co. that mentions Dicey. Lunenburg Co. Will Book 3, pg. 372. Dicey died in Madison Co., Tenn. | Dicey Moon (I1253)
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| 795 | There is a North Carolina death certificate for a Mrs. L. Rudd, who is believed to be the same person as Elivira Jane Rudd. The death certiciate states that she died 13 Dec. 1922, which is consistent with the date of death on her tombstone. The death certificate states that she was born in Guilford Co., North Carolina. The surname of her father is Montgomery. His given name is difficult to read but may be the abbreviation for George. The death certificate states that her mother is Fanny Jones. The death certificate indicates that both her mother and father were born in Guilford Co. North Carolina Death Certificate, No. 328. | Montgomery, Elvira Jane (I2331)
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| 796 | There is evidence to suggest that Micajah Bennett's wife was Mary Snow, daughter of Thomas Snow. In his will, Thomas Snow named a daughter Mary Bennett. From other records, we know that there is a relationship between the family of Peter Bennett and Thomas Snow in Bedford County, VA. Thomas Snow, Jr. married Rachel Bennett, daughter of Peter Bennett. Brothers Reuben and Micajah Bennett moved to Wilkes Co., GA in the later 1780s and settled in the area near Kettle Creek. Deed records in Wilkes Co. show that Mark and Henry Snow, sons of Thomas Snow, also purchased land near Kettle Creek. It is a logical assumption that Maray Snow married Reuben or Micajah. Records in Wilkes Co. show that Reuben's wife was named Elizabeth. Therefore, it is likely that Mary Snow married Micajah Bennett. | Snow, Mary (I8838)
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| 797 | There is little information aboout John Price. He married a daughter of John Wall, who later married John Rowen. In his will dated 1 May 1662, John Rowen bequests to John and Daniel Price, orphans of John Price, and requests that his brother “shall have the bringing up of the two sonnes of the deceased John Price and the managing of there estates..” Henrico Co. Miscellaneous Court Records, 1677-1692, pp. 15-16. The fact that the sons of John Price sold the 1677 acres patented by Matthew Price indicates that John Price was the brother of Matthew Price. When Matthew Price died without issue, John Price inherited the land as the heir of Matthew Price. is sons subsequently inherited theland and sold it to William Hatcher. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/25, Vol. 3, p. 829 (Baltimore, 2007). | Price, John (I2045)
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| 798 | This marriage relationship is tentative. | Family F117
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| 799 | This marriage relationship is tentative. | Family F116
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| 800 | This marriage relationship is tentative. | Family F115
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