Ancestors of Jenk Stephenson

General Notes: During the early 1770s when the "New World" was struggling for its independence from England during the Revolutionary War, Abraham served as a Continental solder from the Northampton County area, Halifax District.(1)

(1) Haun, Weynette Parks, NC Rev Army Accounts Secretary of State Treasurer's & Comptroller's papers, Vol. 1, Vol. II, part II; National Society of the Daughter of the Am Rev, DAR Patriot Index, Centennial Edition, Part III, p. 2802; The Army Acconts of the North Carolina.

**The following information was taken from Rebecca Leach Ddozier's book, "Twelve Northhampton County, North Carolina Families 1650-1850, published by Gateway Press, INC., Baltimore, MD 2004; page 334-336:

Abraham (Arthur(3), Abraham(2), John Stephenson(1)), son of Arthur and Elizabeth (mnu-maiden name unknown) Stephenson, was born in the Northampton County area of north Carolina about 1750(62). He married Mary Jenkins, daughter of Winborne and Emma Futrell Jenkins in Northampton County, about 1776(63). During the early 1770s, when the "New World" was struggling for its independence from England during the Revolutionary War, Abraham served as a Continental solder from the Northampton County area, Halifax District(64). After the war, in 1778, Abraham's father Arthur deeded him all of his land including his plantation and his copper still cap and worm used to make Apple Cider and Brandy. In this same deed, Arthur also gave his son Abraham a Negro slavae girl named Lucy(65). Abraham's father-in-law, Winborne Jenkins, a neighbor Jacob Boon, and Daniel Johnson, whose relationship is unknown to the Stephenson familyl, witnessed this transaction. On the Northampton County 1790 census, Abraham was listed as having two males 16 and upward, two males, under 16, three females, and four slaves living in his household. The 1800 Norhampton County census recorded Abraham as having in his household two males under 10, one male between 16 and 26, one male between 26 and 45 (Abraham), one female between 26 and 45 (Mary), one female 45 and up, and 15 slaves. On 27 Aug 1810, Abraham deeded to his son Jenkins Stephenson 125 acres of land as a "deed of gift"(66). Abraham gave to his son Benjamin Stephenson 170 acres as a "deed of gift" on 10 Nov 1810(67). On the same day that Abraham gave his son Benjamin land, he also gave his son Arthur 170 acres(68). His sons were witnesses to each of these deeds. Between 1813 and 1823 Abraham was found mentioned only a ffew times in the Northampton County deed or will books. He was not found listed on the 1810 or 1820 northampton County census records, but he was living in Northampton County as verified by the Northampton County deed books. He was mentioned in an 1810 deed as giving his sons Benjamin and Arthur land(69), and he witnessed his sister Milly's 1813 Northampton County will(70). This author next found Abraham mentioned in the deed books in 1823, when he gave his sons John and Benjamin land(71). On 17 march 1823, "for natural love and affection that I have for my son John Stephenson," Abraham gave him all of his land and his Negroes. John Suter and James Daughtrey witnessed this deed(72). On 30 May 1823, Abraham gave to his son Benjamin 170 acres of land for the same reasons he gave lnad to his son John, "love and affection."(73) Abraham had given Benjamin 170 acres once before in 1810(74). After 1823, Abraham was not found again in Northampton County's will, estates, deeds or census records. Gilbert T. Stephenson's undated family history revealed that Abraham once lived "at the W. P. Sykes' place where Mr. Wheeler now lives."(75) This same family history mentioned that Aabraham was buried about 200 yards north of his home in land that was being cultivated when Mr. Stephenson or his ancestors recorded the family's history. Abraham's date of death is unknown, and no will or estate papers have been found for him. He left records of his sons in the Northampton County deeds. The left only circumstantial evidence for his daughter, Amy Stephenson. Gilbert T. Stephenson's notes mentioned that a Charles who died in Hertford Co., NC was also one of Arthur's sons. The also mentioned that Amy was Abraham's daughter. Mr. Stephenson cited old handwritten notes found among the family's old papers as his source for the information about Charles and Amy. none of these notes were dated, nor did they give a source. It apparently was information handed down in the family over years and finallly recorded by Mr. Gilbert T. Stephenson or one of his ancestors. There are a few discrepancies concerning the given names of spouses, but the information has proven mostly accurate. Gilbert T. Stephenson had the following written about Abraham Stephenson in his historical papers: "Abraham Stephenson--my Great, great grandfather. Lived a W. P. Sykes' place where Mr. Wheeler lives. Owned about 1,000 acres and 20 slaves. Farmer. Was 7 years in the Revolutionary War. Buried at home near the house, 200 yards north of the house. now under cultivation."

Abraham and Mary Jenkins' proven children were Jenkins, Arthur, Benjamin (Ben), and John Stephenson. Traditionally Amy and Charles were also children of Abraham, but they are not proven children and are not listed with the children of Abraham and Mary Jenkins Stephenson. Their sketches are at the end of the Stephenson sketch with the sketches of other unproven individuals.

(62)National Society of the Daughter of the Am. Rev., DAR patriot Index, Centennial Edition, Part III, p. 2802, stated that Abraham was born in 1750, NC.

(63)Hofmann, Margaret M., Northampton Co., NC 1759-1808, Gen. Abstracts of Wills, pp.83, 99; DAR patriot Index, Centennial Edition, Part III, p. 2802.

(64)Haun, Weynette Parks, NC Rev. Army Accounts Secretary of State Treasurer's & Comptroller's Papers, Vol. I, Vol. II, Part II; National Society of the Daughter of the Am. Rev, DAR patrioit Index, Centennial Edition, Part III, p. 2802; The Army Accounts of the North Carolina.

(65)Bradley, Stephen, The Deeds of Northampton Co., NC 1774-1787, p. 29, DB 6, p. 299.

(66) Northampton Co., NC, DB 15, p. 49.

(67)Ibid., p. 86.

(68)Ibid., p. 88.

(69)Ibid., p. 86.

(70)NC Archives, 071.801: "Millly Smith, 1813;" Original copy of Milly's will.

(71)Northampton Co., NC, DB 21, p. 326.

(72)Ibid.

(73)Northampton Co., NC, DB 22, p. 8.

(74)Northampton Co., NC, DB 15, p 86.

(75)Gilbert T. Stephenson was born in 1884 in Pendleton, Northampton Co., NC. During his lifetine he collected information concerning his ancestor's genealogy. When he died in 1972 he left behind notes recording who these ancestors were. Some notes seem to be due to his own research, and some notes were by an unknown researcher. The land of the Abraham Stephenson who died after or around 1823 was where W. P. Sykes later settled and in the early 1900's was where Mr. Wheeler lived when Gilbert Stephenson's family history was being recorded. W. P. Sykes married this Abraham Stephenson great granddaughter Adelia Stephenson on 7 Aug 1867. Adelia was a daughter of this Abraham's grandson Abraham Stephenson (1812-1858) and his wife Eliza Powell.

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His death date comes from the Vaughan family online genealogy database: http://www.sallysfamilyplace.com/Neighbors/vaughan.htm

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This information was provided to me by Ed Barnes, about 1999.

Real Estate Transactions: Northampton County.
Book 15, page 49, Deed of Gift, dated November 10, 1810, Recorded January 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to son Jenkins Stephenson, both of Northampton County, 125 acres, joining Patties Delight, Abraham Stephenson and Etherdred Martin. Signed Abraham Stephenson Witness Arthur Stephenson, Benjamin Stephenson.

Book 15, page 86, Deed of Gift, dated November 10, 1810, Recorded January 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to Son, Benjamin Stephenson, both of Northampton County, 170 acres, joining Arthur Stephenson, David Jenkins, Jenkins Stephenson, Etherdred Martin, and Abraham Stephenson. Signed Abraham (x) Stephenson Witness: Jenkins Stephenson and Arthur Stephenson.

Book 15, page 87, Deed of Gift, dated november 10, 1810, Recorded january 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to son Jenkins Stephenson, both of Northampton County, 170 acres joining Abram Walls, Thomas Martin, Benjamin Stephenson, said Jenkins, Etherdred Martin, Patey's Delight. Signed Abraham (x) Stephenson Witness: Benjam Stephenson, Arthur Stephenson.

Book 15, page 88, Deed of Gift, dated November 10, 1810, Recorded January 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to Son Arthur Stephenson, both of Northampton County, 170 acres joining David Jenkins, Elias Powell, Benjamin boon, Benjamin Stephenson. Signed Abraham (x) Stephenson Witness: Jenkins Stephenson, Benjamin Stephenson, Winborne Newsom

Book 21, Page 326, Deed of Gift, dated March 17, 1823, Recorded September 20, 1823, Abraham Stevenson to son John Stevenson for natural love and affection plus $1.....all of my land wihich I now possessed....all of my negroes, names 10, and dother property.....3 beds of furniture, ...all of my hogs, cattlesheep, one buffet, and all perishable property.....Signed Abraham (x) Stevenson. Witness: James Deberry, John Suter.

Book 22, Page 8, Deed of Gift, Dated May 20, 1823, Recorded ??, Abraham Stephenson to son Benjamin Stephenson for natural love and affection and $1......170 acres of which I am now possessed.....on negro named Daniel.......Signed Abraham (x) Stevenson Witness: Jerimiah Johnson, John Suter.

Other:
Note 1. David Newsom Stephenson family Document. "According to the records Abraham, the great Grandfather, and Arther, the grandfather, were botyh buried near the family home in a private cemetery. That location, which is probablyl under cultivation at the present time of 1974, was on the road between Hedspeth Crossroads (between Conway and Pendleton but nearer Conway) and Galathia (Galacia). At one time it was knows as the W.P. Sykes' place--probably inherited by Delia, sister of Mack (D.N.). This land was last owned by Viola and Carrie (daughters of Mollie Stephenson and Carrie Harris. Present ownership not known."

Note 2: Gilbert Stephenson notes: not dated. "My great-great grandfather. Lived at W. P. Sykes place where Mr. Wheeler lives. Owned about 1,000 acres, and 20 slaves, Farmer. Was in the Revoluntaryk War. Buried at home near the house. 200 yards norh of the house. Now under cultivation."

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The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Notes for Abraham Stephenson:

Abraham’s birth date is estimated based onb the assumption that he was at least 21 years old at the date of the 1778 deed from his father Arthur Sr. See deed 30 under Deeds and Land Grants in the Notes for Arthur Sr.

A will of Abraham has not been found. Based on deeds 9 and 10 under Deeds below, it is likely he died shortly after May 1823.

See Notes for Mary, wife of Abraham.

According to research notes of Gilbert T. Stephenson (date unknown), Abraham lived at W. P. Sykes’ “where Mr. Wheeler lives” and was buried 200 yards north of the house on land “now under cultivation”.

Revolutionary War Service:

According to family tradition, Abraham served in the Revolutionary War. The following are accepted applications for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution based on Abraham’s service in the North Carolina Continental Line:

1. Application of Gilbert Thomas Stephenson dated March 21, 1935 (approved March 22, 1935) to the Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. This application shows descent from Abraham through his son Benjamin and Benjamin’s son Thomas Boon Stephenson. The application states:

“My grandfather, Thomas Boon Stephenson, who died in 1916 at the age of 91, remembered that his grandfather, Abraham Stevenson, had been a soldier in the Revolution and related incidents of his soldier’s life.
“Mrs. Eliza Ann Stephenson Garriss of North Carolina, a great-granddaughter of Abraham Stephenson, confirms the statement that Abraham Stephenson was a soldier in the Revolution.”

2. Application of Clara Ruth Pruden Byrum dated August 14, 1958 (approved October 13, 1958; accepted by the National Board of Management October 15, 1958) to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The application shows descent from Abraham through his son Arthur Stephenson and Arthur’s son Abraham Stephenson.

3. Application of Emma Harriet Pruden Bond dated January 3, 1962 (approved January 12, 1962; accepted by the National Board of Management February 1, 1962) to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The application shows descent from Abraham through his son Arthur Stephenson and Arthur’s son Abraham Stephenson.

4. Mary Carol Edwards Archdale dated July 7, 1995 (approved September 8, 1995; accepted by the National Board of Management October 7, 1995) to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The application shows descent from Abraham through his son Arthur Stephenson and Arthur’s son Abraham Stephenson.

The following Revolutionary War records pertain to Abraham’s service in the NC Continental Line:

1. Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. 28, page 93 shows the accounts settled in Warrenton in 1786. The entry for Abraham: No. 2010 Abraham Stephenson 185 pounds, 5 shillings, 8 pence paid by William Faircloth. See also Vol. State Records of North Carolina, Walter Clark, ed., Abstract of the Army Accounts of the North Carolina Line (Warrenton). This account is also listed on page 558 in Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the American Revolution, published by the Daughters of the American Revolution (1932) (“DAR” Roster”).

2. Accounts of the United States with North Carolina, War of the Revolution, Book 19, page 302 shows that Abraham Stephenson was paid 463 pounds, 18-3/4 shillings by the State in the settlements of 1786.

3. North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. III, Journal of Commissioners, An Account of the Due Bills and Certificates drawn by William Faircloth and of the Office of the Commissioners appointed to liquidate the accounts of the officers and soldiers of the Continental line of the State of North Carolina, page 102: No. 606 Abraham Stephenson-Due Bills 46 pounds, 6 shillings, 5 pence; Certificates 138 pounds, 19 shillings, 3 pence; Total Amount Due Bills and Certificates 185 pounds, 5 shillings, 8 pence.

4. North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. VII, page 31, folio 4: No. 330 Abraham Stevenson 46 pounds, 6 shillings, 5 pence. [Corresponds to amount of Due Bills in item 3 above.]

5. North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. 54, page 186: No. 606 Abraham Stevenson-Amount 185 pounds, 5 shillings, 8 pence; Due Bills 46 pounds, 6 shillings, 5 pence; Certificate (No. 746) 138 pounds, 19 shillings, 3 pence. [Corresponds to item 3 above.]

6. North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts Vol. VI, page 57, folio 3, Hillsborough Treasurer’s Office [pay certificates surrendered to pay taxes and land entry fees]: No. 13 Abraham Stephenson 9 pounds, 6 shillings.

7. Due Bill No. 258 issued to Abraham Stevenson for 46 pounds, 6 shillings, 5 pence [corresponds to amount of Due Bills in items 3, 4 and 5 above]. Also listed on page 399 of DAR Roster.

The records do not indicate the company or regiment of the North Carolina Line in which Abraham served. It was likely he served in the 3rd, 7th or 10th Regiment, which were organized in whole or in part with companies from the Halifax District, which included Northampton County. Items 1 and 3 above indicate that Abraham’s account at the settlement at Warrenton was received by William Faircloth, who was a lieutenant in the 10th Regiment. See North Carolina Troops in the Continental Line, A Register of Officers, with Dates of Commissions, Made up under Direction of the Secretary of State, W. L. Saunders, from Records in His Office, October, 1884 (“Saunders List”). However, this does not necessarily indicate that Abraham served in this regiment.

The 3rd Regiment was organized in 1776 and initially assigned to the Southern Department. On July 8, 1777, it was assigned to the North Carolina Brigade of the Main Army. Having been reduced to a cadre at Valley Forge, it was relieved from the Main Army on June1, 1778. In July 1778, the 3rd was reorganized at Halifax and assigned to the Highlands Department, then to the Middle Department and then to the Southern Department. It was reorganized again on November 5, 1779, at Halifax and assigned to the Southern Department. On May 12, 1780, the 3rd Regiment was captured by the British Army at Charleston, South Carolina. The 3rd Regiment was involved in the engagements at Charleston, 1775-76; Florida; the defense of Philadelphia; the Philadelphia-Monmouth campaign; and Charleston in 1780 when it was captured.

The 7th Regiment was organized in the spring of 1777 at Halifax. In 1777, it was assigned to the North Carolina Brigade, an element of the Main Army. It was disbanded on June 1, 1778, at Valley Forge. The 7th Regiment participated in the defense of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia-Monmouth campaign.

The 10th Regiment was authorized as an additional North Carolina regiment known as Sheppard’s Additional Continental Regiment. It was organized in April-June 1777 to include men from northeastern North Carolina and was adopted into the Main Army. It was disbanded on June 1, 1778, at Valley Forge.
Robert K. Wright, Jr., The Continental Army (Army Lineage Series 1983), pp. 299-304.

Additional histories of these regiments and the North Carolina Continental Line can be found in The North Carolina Continentals by Hugh F. Rankin; The North Carolina Continental Line in the American Revolution by Hugh F. Rankin (North Carolina Bicentennial Pamphlet Series; North Carolina in the American Revolution 1977); and A Case Study of the Tenth Regiment, North Carolina Continental Line by Capt. Stephen A. Ralls, The North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, p. 66 (May 1992)

Deeds:

1. See deeds 30, 34, and 36 under Deeds and Land Grants in Notes for Arthur Sr.

2. John McCone to Abraham Stevenson dated December 20, 1786, 60 pounds Va., for 125 acres adjoining a branch, Arthur Stevenson and Abraham Wall; also signed by Elizabeth McCone presumably Abraham’s sister]; witnessed by Jacob Boon Jr., Jesse Britton and Thomas Sanders. NH DB 8:23.

3. Abraham Stevenson to David Parker dated January 27, 1792, 12 pounds for 40 acres then in [illegible]’s possession and adjoining John Absolam, Patty’s Delight and Elias Powell; signed by Abraham Stevinson [no mark indicated]; witnessed by John Johnston and William Stevinson [with a mark]. NH DB 9:198.

4. Abraham Stephenson to Jenkins Stephenson [no relationship stated] dated August 27, 1810, deed of gift of 125 acres adjoining Patty’s Delight, Abraham Stephenson and Etheldred Martin; signed by Abraham Stephenson [no mark indicated]; witnessed by Arthur and Benjamin Stephenson. NH DB 15:49.

5. Abraham Stephens to Arthur Stephens dated November 10, 1810, deed of gift to son Arthur of 170 acres adjoining David Parker, Elias Powell, Benjamin Boon and Benjamin Stephens; signed by Abraham Stephens [with a mark]; witnessed by Winborn Newsom, Jenkins and Arthur Stevenson. NH DB 15:86.

6. Abraham Stephens to Benjamin Stephens dated November 10, 1819, deed of gift to son Benjamin of 170 acres adjoining Arthur Stephens, David Parker, Jenkins Stephens, Etheldred Martin and Abraham Stephens; signed by Abraham Stephens [with a mark]; witnessed by Jenkins and Arthur Stephens. NH DB 15:86.

7. Abraham Stephens to Jenkins Stephens dated November 10, 1810, deed of gift to son Jenkins of 170 acres adjoining Abram Wall, Benjamin Stephens, Jenkins Stephens, Etheldred Martin, a branch and Patty’s Delight; signed by Abraham Stephens [with a mark]; witnessed by Benjamin and Arthur Stephens. NH DB 15:86.

8. Abraham Stevenson to John Stevenson dated September 3, 1821, deed of gift to son John of five slaves, Milly, Jacob, Moses, Mary Ann and Mariah; signed by Abraham Stevenson [with a mark]; witnessed by David Stevenson [with a mark].

9. Abraham Stevenson to John Stevenson dated March 17, 1823, deed of gift to son John of “all my lands which I now have in possession”, all slaves, Jane, Ham, Rose, Jacob, George, Moses, Mary, Mariah, Harriet, Liza and Luke and “all other property of whatever kind which I now own, consisting of one still, 3 beds and furniture, all my +[?] of hogs, all cattle, all my sheep, one buffet and all of other perishable property which I have not named above”; signed by Abraham Stevenson [with a mark]; witnessed by James Daughtrey and John Suiter. NH DB 21:326. [The wording of this suggests it was written in contemplation of death in lieu of a will.]

10. Abraham Stevenson to Benjamin Stevenson dated May 30, 1823, deed of gift to son Benjamin (consideration stated as “for the natural love and affection that I have for my son” and for “the further consideration of the sum of one dollar”) of 170 acres of land “which he now in possession” and a slave David; signed by Abraham Stevenson [with a mark]; witnessed by Jeremiah Johnston and John Suiter. NH DB 22:8. [This is probably the same land as Abraham gave to Benjamin in deed 6 above. The purpose of this deed was likely to confirm Benjamin’s title to the land as well as to convey title to the slave. It is likely that Abraham died shortly after this deed was written.]

Census Records:

1. 1786 NH Census (page 15 in Capt. Bennet’s District): Abraham Stevenson, following Arthur Stevenson and next to William Stevenson-1 white male 21-60; 2 white males under 21and above 60; 2 white females all ages; 1 black 12-50; 2 blacks under 12 and above 50.

2. 1790 Federal Census (page 579): Abraham Stephenson, above Arthur Stephenson-2 white males 16 and upwards; 4 white males under 16; 3 white females all ages; 4 slaves.

3. 1800 Federal Census (page ): Abraham Stevenson-2 white males under 10; 1 white male 10-15; 1 white male 16-25; 1 white male 26-44; 2 white females 26-44; 15 slaves.

4. 1810 Federal Census (page ); Abraham Stephens-1 white male 10-15; 2 white males 16-25; 1 white male 45 and upwards; 1 white female 10-15; 1 white female 45 and upwards; 11 slaves.

5. 1820 Federal Census (page 260): Abraham Stevenson-1 white male 10-15; 1 white male 16-25; 1white male 45 and upwards; 1 white female 10-15; 1 white female 45 and upwards; 11 slaves.

Tax Records:

1. 1780 Tax List for NH Co.: Abraham Stevenson, following Arthur Stevenson and two up from Martha Vick-shown as married with 8 polls and with taxable property valued at 1,497 pounds, taxed at 111 pounds.

More about Abraham Stephenson:
Burial: Northampton County, North Carolina

Abraham married Mary JENKINS about 1776. Mary was born about 1750 in North Carolina.

i. Jenkins STEPHENSON was born in 1777 and died from before 1812 to Mar 1815.

ii. Arthur STEPHENSON was born about 1779 in Northampton County, North Carolina and died in 1823 in Northampton County, North Carolina about age 44.

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Notes for Mary Jenkins:

It is assumed that Mary Jenkins was the wife of Abraham based on the following provision in the will of Emmery Jenkins dated December 1, 1796 (NH WB :141):

“My will and desire is that all the rest of my property of every kind be equally divided between my daughters Mary Stephenson Charity Parker, my grandson David Parker and my grandson Jason Ricks to them and their heirs forever.”

Abraham also had a son named Jenkins.

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Now I have a question as to who the father of Mary Jenkins was??????

Mary married Abraham STEPHENSON about 1776. Abraham was born about 1750 in Northampton County, North Carolina and died about Dec 1823 about age 73.

68. Jesse BRITTON was born about 1750 in Virginia and died in 1841 in Northampton County, North Carolina about age 91.

Jesse married Susanna UNKNOWN. Susanna was born from 1746 to 1785 and died from 1779 to 1869 at age 33.

69. Susanna UNKNOWN was born from 1746 to 1785 and died from 1779 to 1869 at age 33.

Susanna married Jesse BRITTON. Jesse was born about 1750 in Virginia and died in 1841 in Northampton County, North Carolina about age 91.

72. Phillip KARCHER was born in 1729 in Germany and died in 1807 in Cabarrus Co, NC at age 78.

Phillip married Christina EISENMAN in 1755 in Philadelphia, PA. Christina died in Cabarrus Co, NC.

36 i. Phillip CARRIKER (born in 1757 in Cabarrus Co, NC - died on 5 May 1854 in Cabarrus Co, NC)

Christina married Phillip KARCHER in 1755 in Philadelphia, PA. Phillip was born in 1729 in Germany and died in 1807 in Cabarrus Co, NC at age 78.

88. William Andrew JONES, son of John JONES and Sarah "Salley" JOLLY, was born in 1780 in Charleston, Laurens County, South Carolina and died on 9 Jul 1840 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi at age 60.

General Notes: This information was taken from the website of Mamie Joyce (Jones) Logue:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/o/g/Mamie-Logue/GENE9-0002.html

4. William Andrew Jones (John2, Unknown1)13,14,15,16,17,18,19 was born 1776 in Charleston, Laurens Co., SC, and died July 09, 1840 in Pontotoc Co., MS20. He married Rebecca Box21,22,23,24,25,26 Abt. 1798 in Laurens Co., SC, daughter of Edward Box and Elizabeth Newton. She was born 1782 in Laurens Co., SC, and died Abt. 1862 in Star of the West, Pike Co., AR27.

Notes for William Andrew Jones:
Livingston County, Kentucky Tax Records:
Skin frame Creek-1807
John Jones
John Jones, Jr.
William Jones
Andrew Jones

1808
Andrew Jones

1810
Andrew Jones
Jesse Jones
John Jones
Jolly Jones
Samuel Jones

1811
Andrew Jones
Source: Anna Rowe Keith, Researcher;Provided by Billy Ray Jones:Date of Import 07/29/00:

Ancestry.com/Images Online/Census/1810/Caldwell Co., KY:Date of Import 09/14/02:
Jones, Andrew Head of Household. 1 Free White Male (under 10) 1 Free White Male (10-16) 1 Free White Male (26-45) 1 Free White Female (under 10) 1 Free White Female (16-26). No Slaves.

1840 Census, Pontotoc Co., MS
Jones, Andrew.............60/70
Jones, John S. (A.)?.....40/50
Jones, Robert...............30/40
Jones, Willis................20/30
Jones, Abram...............20/30
Jones, Eli C..................20/30
Jones, Gary M.?...........20/30
Source: Evelyn (Jones) Williams; AR; Cledith (Jones) Doster; Amity, AR;
Texarkana, Ark-Tex. Public Library; Texarkana, AR
Provided by Billy Ray Jones:Date of Import 07/29/00:

Clark Co., AR Land Records:(Submitted by Catherine Jones)
August 01, 1837....40 Acres....William Jones....Camden Land Office, Doc. #2551;Sec.#AR1150_.341

Several sources show William Andrew Jones as the correct name. Bobbie McLane shows it as just Andrew Jones and the pages of John A. Jones bible show it as Andrew Jones and someone has added Sr. beside it. This could mean either Andrew Jolly Jones, Sr. or Andrew William Jones, Sr. I am leaving as William Andrew Jones at present but am still researching to verify which is correct if possible.

Familytreemaker.genealogy.com/"The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy", Page 604:

The following is a direct quote from John N. Jones letter dated September 14, 1921, giving family history:
Grandfather was in several Indian fights with Daniel Boone. He lived there (in Livingston Co., KY) a few years (till 1811) then moved to AL and settled where the town of Tuscaloosa is now, and cleared out a farm there. There were eight families of them. It was forty miles to the nearest white settlement. He fought the Indians all up and down the Black Warrior River and was Captain of the Militia. He then moved to West Tenn., then to Mississippi (1831), and died there before the Chickasaw Indians left there (1837).

Note:John N. Jones was 86 years old when he wrote the above letter and the dates seem to be a little off. William Andrew Jones actually died in 1840 in Pontotoc Co., MS, however, the Indians including the Choctaws were moved out as early as 1830 and continued through 1837 or possibly later. All of the Jones family should have been on the Ward rolls as early as 1830-1831 but I have been unable to locate a copy of the original rolls at this time. This is still an ongoing search. I understand from several sources there were two rolls. One which was official and one unofficial that Ward compiled. Rebecca was 1/2 Choctaw so all of the children would have been listed as Choctaw by blood and given land. The Dawes rolls were not compiled until around 1893-1900 so most of the people from the Mississippi Reservation were dead by then. That is why the descendants have had such a hard time proving their Indian heritage.

More About William Andrew Jones:
Census: 1810, Caldwell Co., KY
Military service: Captain of Militia in the War of 1812.

Notes for Rebecca Box:
Rootsweb.com/UsGenWeb/Archives/census/ms/Pontotoc/1850:
Dwelling #1665
Jones, Rebecca.....WF....68....Head............SC
Jones, Elizabeth....WF....25....Dau..............TN

Pike Co., AR Census, 1860: (Star of the West)
Dwelling #556
Jones, Rebecca.......WF....82....Head......$460.00....SC
Jones, Elizabeth.....WF....27....Dau.........................TN
Jones, Mary............WF.....4....Gr-Dau....................AR
Source:The 1860 census has not been verified by me: The ages do not agree with prior census of 1850 from Pontotoc Co., MS: 1860 Age should have been 78 and Elizabeth should show as 35. I have seen a copy of original census page from 1850 but only transcribed copy of 1860:

Rebecca Box documented Indian Records, one-half Choctaw Indian:
Source:Mrs. Sybil (Jones) Shirk; Fulton, AR
Ederd F. Jones Family Records; Texarkana, AR
Provided by Billy Ray Jones:Date of Import 07/29/00:
Note:I have been unable to verify Rebecca Box was 1/2 Choctaw Indian. Every application I checked out was rejected. However, we know she was awarded land in Pontotoc Co., MS at the Choctaw Reservation and lived there for some time. I am still searching for documented proof of her Indian blood.

In August of 2001, the (Great) Grandchildren, and other Descendants of Rebecca Box Jones placed a marker on her grave in Shiloh Cemetery, Pike Co., AR. the inscription read as follows:

"In Memory
Rebecca Box Jones"
1782 - 1862
Wife of
William Andrew Jones
1780 - 1840
Placed here by Descendants in 2001

Billy Ray Jones, her Great Great Great Grandson, did extensive research to determine the location of Rebecca's unmarked grave. After determining the location he made arrangements to have the marker placed. Many, many of her other Great Grandchildren made contributions to finance this stone and to maintain the graveyard in which it was placed. There were too many descendants who contributed to this worthy cause to name them all but please know your thoughtfulness was appreciated. We can now feel pride in knowing our "Special Grandmother" has a marked grave.

More About Rebecca Box:
Burial: Unknown, Star of the West, Pike Co., AR (Shiloh Cemetery)
Census: 1850, Pontotoc Co., MS

Children of William Jones and Rebecca Box are:
+ 21 i. Aninias4 Jones, born 1805 in Laurens Co., SC; died WFT Est. 1819-1899 in Pontotoc Co., MS.
+ 22 ii. John Andrew Jones, born 1806 in Smithland, Livingston Co., KY; died January 29, 1850 in Benton, Saline Co., AR.
+ 23 iii. Robert Jones, born 1808 in Smithland, Livingston Co., KY; died May 01, 1860 in Point Cedar Creek, Clark Co., AR.
24 iv. Elijah J. Jones28,29,30, born 1810 in Hardeman Co., TN31,32,33; died WFT Est. 1848-1890. He married Rebecca Woodard34 February 28, 1847 in Clark Co., AR; born 1811 in NC; died WFT Est. 1850-1894.
Notes for Elijah J. Jones:
Ancestry.com/Images Online/Census/1840/Northern D iv./Pontotoc Co., MS:Date of Import 09/14/02:
Jones, Eli C (Elijah J.) Head of Household.
1 Free White Male (20-30)
1 Free White Female (20-30).
No Slaves.

Genealogy.com/Census/1850/Clark Co., AR/Caddo Twp/Roll 25, Book 1:Date of Import 01/11/06:
Dwelling #180
Jones, Elijah J.......WM....39....Head.........Farmer.............TN
Jones, Rebecca....WF....38....Wife...................................NC

Ancestry.com-Individual Database Search Results, Gene Pool Individual Records - Births:Date of Import 08/31/01: This source shows date of birth as 1810, place of birth SC. I do not agree with these Gene Pool reports. As you can see above on the 1850 census he gives his place of birth as TN.

More About Elijah J. Jones:
Census: 1840, Pontotoc Co., MS

+ 25 v. Catherine Jones, born 1813 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL; died January 1852.
+ 26 vi. Rebecca Jones, born 1818 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL; died Bef. 1860.
+ 27 vii. Major Willis Cornelius Jones, born 1819 in Hardeman Co., TN; died April 30, 1865 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR/Civil War.

28 viii. Sallie Jones35,36,37,38, born Abt. 1820 in Hardeman Co., TN39; died WFT Est. 1837-1913. She married Thomas Dean40,41 WFT Est. 1836-1856; born Abt. 1810; died WFT Est. 1837-1911.

29 ix. Mary Jones42,43,44,45, born Abt. 1821 in Hardeman Co., TN46; died Abt. 1905. She married Martin Johnson47,48; born Abt. 1814; died Unknown.

+ 30 x. Andrew Jolly Jones, born December 08, 1823 in Hardeman Co., TN; died April 01, 1882 in Amity, Clark Co., AR.

31 xi. Abraham Jones49,50,51, born 1824 in Hardeman Co., TN52; died June 29, 1850 in Saline Co., AR52.

Notes for Abraham Jones:
Ancestry.com-Individual Database Search Results, Gene Pool Individual Records - Births:Date of Import 08/30/01: This source shows birth date as 1822, place of birth SC.

+ 32 xii. Elizabeth Jones, born January 01, 1825 in Hardeman Co., TN; died WFT Est. 1860-1918.

William married Rebecca BOX about 1798 in Laurens County, South Carolina. Rebecca was born in 1782 in Laurens County, South Carolina, died about 1862 in Star of the West, Pike County, Arkansas about age 80, and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery.

44 i. Robert JONES (born in 1808 in Livingston County, Kentucky - died on 1 May 1860 in Point Cedar Creek, Clark County, Arkansas)

89. Rebecca BOX, daughter of Edward Allen BOX and Elizabeth NEWTON, was born in 1782 in Laurens County, South Carolina, died about 1862 in Star of the West, Pike County, Arkansas about age 80, and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery.

Rebecca married William Andrew JONES about 1798 in Laurens County, South Carolina. William was born in 1780 in Charleston, Laurens County, South Carolina and died on 9 Jul 1840 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi at age 60.

90. James EWING Jr. son of James EWING and Sarah EDWARDS, was born in 1758 in Botetourt, , Virginia, United States and died in 1810 at age 52.

45 i. Malinda Ann EWING (born on 10 May 1806 in Smith County, Tennessee - died on 5 Mar 1902 in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas)

91. Elizabeth Ladovesy (or Ladufsa) DILLARD, daughter of Osborne (Auzborne) DILLARD and Nancy PETTY, was born in Botetourt, , Virginia, United States and died about 1820.

Elizabeth married James EWING Jr.. James was born in 1758 in Botetourt, , Virginia, United States and died in 1810 at age 52.

98. Elisha BEVILL, son of Zachariah BEVILL and Hannah HOWELL, was born in 1773 in , Orange, North Carolina, USA and died in Jun 1833 in , Henry, Tennessee, USA at age 60.

Elisha married Sarah DAVIS. Sarah was born in 1775 in , Orange, North Carolina, USA and died in 1860 in , Henry, Tennessee, USA at age 85.

99. Sarah DAVIS was born in 1775 in , Orange, North Carolina, USA and died in 1860 in , Henry, Tennessee, USA at age 85.

Sarah married Elisha BEVILL. Elisha was born in 1773 in , Orange, North Carolina, USA and died in Jun 1833 in , Henry, Tennessee, USA at age 60.

52 i. Nathaniel DAVIS (born on 8 Sep 1832 in , Fayette, Alabama, USA - died on 15 Jan 1902 in , Navarro, Texas, USA)

General Notes: Parents infor comes from:

http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/PersonMatch.aspx?tid=6252403&pid=-1316706978&pg=32842&pgPL=pid&pgPS=-1316706978

55 i. Wealthy (Marthy) BARNES (born in 1830 in North Carolina - died in 1880 in Collins, Fayette, Alabama)

Nancy married Jesse X BARNES. Jesse was born in 1773 and died in 1853 at age 80.

126. James Jefferson LEFORS, son of Samuel LEFORS (LaForce) and Margery MONTGOMERY, was born on 8 Jul 1808, died on 19 Sep 1881 at age 73, and was buried in Caddo Grove Cemetery, Johnson County, Texas.

General Notes: ? Rufe LeFors in his autobiobraphy "Facts as I Remember Them" on page 67 (paper back edition) said his father died at age 74 in the winter of 1882 at his son Bill's (William) home and is burried in Cleburn. (I assume that is Cleburne, Texas)

James married Jeanette (Jenetta) JONES on 20 Oct 1830 in Scott County, Kentucky. Jeanette was born on 11 Nov 1807 in Oregon and died on 25 Feb 1845 at age 37.

James next married Martha Mahala WEST, daughter of Isham WEST and Alzadia GENTRY, on 30 Nov 1845 in Dade County, Missouri. Martha was born on 11 May 1827 in Tennessee, died on 21 Aug 1875 in Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory at age 48, and was buried in Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory.

i. Rufus "Rufe" Anderson LEFORS was born on 25 Aug 1859 in Jenny Lind, Sebastian County, Arkansas and died on 15 Jan 1946 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas at age 86.

iii. Joe LEFORS was born about 1865, died on 1 Oct 1940 in Buffalo, Wyoming about age 75, and was buried in Willow Grove Cemetery, Buffalo Wyoming.

127. Jeanette (Jenetta) JONES was born on 11 Nov 1807 in Oregon and died on 25 Feb 1845 at age 37.

Jeanette married James Jefferson LEFORS on 20 Oct 1830 in Scott County, Kentucky. James was born on 8 Jul 1808, died on 19 Sep 1881 at age 73, and was buried in Caddo Grove Cemetery, Johnson County, Texas.

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