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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
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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.
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