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4851 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Oliver:
Wllliam Olyver, Horsmonden or Horsmoden, Kent, servant

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Olyver, Cecilia, 114 (Hundred of Lauerkefeld [Larkfield]). 
Oliver, Susan (I4978)
 
4852 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall.

CHRISTENING:
1. FHL film 1473704 Pembury Parish Records: 8 Nov 1629 Barbara Sisly was baptized.

MARRIAGE:
1. East Peckham St. Michael marriage records at https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBPRS/KENT/P284_1_A_2/84&parentid=PRS/KENT/MAR/0124165/2 "Tho: Upton & Barbara Sisley 27 March: 1654" 
Sisley, Barbara (I4966)
 
4853 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Nicolls alias Webb:
Thomas Nicholi, Orsette, Essex
Richard Nicoll, Rouchestre, Kent, tynker
Thomas Webbe, Wassyngton, Sussex, laborer
Thomas Webbe, Detlyng, Kent, husbondman
John Webbe
Alice Webbe his wife
Joan Webbe
John Webbe, Dertford, Kent, waterman

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
[Nicolls alias Webb?] Nichole, Jn., 105 (Hundred of Felbergh [Felborough]), 155 (Hundred of Worthe [Worth]); Margt., 130 (Five Hundred of Rochester); Pet., 165 (Bailiwick of West in Middeltone [West in Milton]: Tenth); Rd., 79 (Hundred of Bleengate [Bleangate]). Webb(e), Adam, 139 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]); Agnes, 132 (Hundred of Schamele [Shamwell]); Andr., 159 (Cantuaria [Canterbury]: Tenth); Ellis, 132 (Hundred of Schamele [Shamwell]); Hamon le, 117 (Hundred of Maydenestane [Maidenstone]), 164 (Bailiwick of Scapeya [Sheppey]); Jn., 94 (Hundred of Chert [Chart]), 95 (Hundred of Longhebregge [Longbridge]), 103 (Hundred of Calhelle [Calehill]), 164 (Bailiwick of Scapeya [Sheppey]); Jn. le, 88 (Hundred of Kynhampford [Kinghamford]), 143 (Vill of Dertford [Dartford]), 162 (Bordenne in Middeltone [Borden in Milton]: Tenth); Jordan, 123 (Hundred of Brenchesle [Brenchley]); Jordan le, 142 (Hundred of Codesheath [Codsheath]); Nigel, 84 (Hundred of Petham); Pet., 132 (Hundred of Schamele [Shamwell]); Rd., 82 (Hundred of Eastri [Eastry]), 156 (Hundred of Folkestane [Folkestone]); Rd. le, 86 (Hundred of Westgate); Robt. le, 152 (Hundred of Strete [Street]); Rog., 134 (Hundred of Rokesle [Ruxley]); Sim., 134 (Hundred of Rokesle [Ruxley]); Steph., 94 (Hundred of Wy [Wye]); Steph. le, 122 (Hundred of Twyford); Thos., 92 (Hundred of Wyngeham [Wingham]), 107 (Hundred of Rolvyndenne [Rolvenden]), 149 (Hundred of Oxene [Oxney]); Wm., 84 (Hundred of Petham), 123 (Hundred of Brenchesle [Brenchley]), 130 (Five Hundred of Rochester); Wm. le, 80 (Hundred of Bleengate [Bleangate]), 98 (Hundred of Faversham), 136 (Vill of Lennes); 164 (Bailiwick of Scapeya [Sheppey]). 
Nicolls alias Webb (I4909)
 
4854 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Thomas Reynold
John Reynold
Agnes Reynold his wife
William Reynold the elder, Stondon, Essex
William Reynold the younger, William, Stondon, Essex, tanner
Thomas Reynolde, Ledys, Kent, bocher

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Renaud, Jn., 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]). Reynod, Phil., 120 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]). Reynold, Alan, 153 (Hundred of Hean [Heane]); Isabel, 93 (Hundred of Wy [Wye]); Jn., 95 (Hundred of Longhebregge [Longbridge]), 101 (Hundred of Calhelle [Calehill]), 120 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]), 143 (Vill of Dertford [Dartford]), 153 (Hundred of Hean [Heane]), 161 (Sesaltre [Seasalter]: Tenth); Margery, 128 (Hundred of Chetham and Gillyngham [Chatham and Gillingham]); Rog., 105 (Hundred of Bircholt); Thos., 82 (Hundred of Eastri [Eastry]), 84 (Hundred of Petham), 95 (Hundred of Longhebregge [Longbridge]), 124(2) (Hundred of Brenchesle [Brenchley]), 154 (Hundred of Hamme [Ham]), 161 (Sesaltre [Seasalter]: Tenth); Wm., 85 (Hundred of Whytstaple [Whitstable]), 120 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]), 138 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]). Reynoldes, Joan, 112 (Hundred of Hoo). 
Raynolde, Elizabeth (I3813)
 
4855 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall.

2. Worldconnect 23 Jun 2007 database ":1773912" of Noel Moss :
A. BIRTH; Ancestral File; 1647; Family History Centre, St. John's, Newfoundland; NOTE; AF shows Anne Wilding (AFN LSCQ-J6) as being born at Hollingbourne, Kent in 1647. B. MARRIAGES; Ancestral File; 1675; Family History Centre, St. John's; NOTE; Two marriages are listed for Anne Hadwin; The first to Mr. Wilding (AFN LSCQ-H1); The second to Tobias Eagles (AFN LSCM-HL) in 1675 at Stockbury, Kent. C. NAME; Maiden Name given through Personal Communication from Alan Turner; for full source details see notes for Anne's Husband Tobias Eagles.

3. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
No mentions were found for family surnames Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennett, Eagles, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Mills, Morskin, Shelley, Sisley, Strain, Vande Wall, Worme.

4. Judging from the actual sources on her F/S page, what we actually do know as of May 2018:
1. Her first name was Anne from the baptismal record of 4 children and her second marriage record.
2. Her first husband was a Mr. Wilding, since she married Tobias Eagles as the "Widow Anne Wilding."
3. The second marriage was in Hollingbourne as were the baptisms of the four children. We have no other location that is proven.
What we assume from the supposed rarity of the name Tobias Eagle, is that the same Tobias of the marriage is the same man who was buried in Stockbury in 1701. This seems reasonable considering the oddness of the name and that Stockbury is only 9 miles or so from Hollingbourne (I like to see no more than about 12 miles or so in moves in this time period). With this assumption, we then have assumed the daughter Elizabeth married in Stockbury is our line and his daughter. We also have a marriage of a son Jeremiah in Wormshill, which adjoins Hollingbourne parish.
We can generally assume the marriage takes place in the bride's parish, but this is not 100% foolproof. So we need to start with a search for any Anne who married a Wilding in which a Wilding died before 1675 in Hollingbourne and then a radius search thereby.
We also need to look at the actual parish or bishop's transcript copy of the burial record supposedly of our Anne Eagles who died in Stockbury in 1719. Extraction won't show, but the image may show if she is a widow of Tobias. We could also do an extraction of all Eagles (with variant spellings) in Stockbury at this time to make sure we are not dealing with two or more Eagle families in Stockbury at the same time. I believe that F/S has now digitized that film and it can be looked at online. What I have just done is to take the batch number of both burials and the marriage of the dau. Elizabeth and entered that as a parameter in the find person in search mode, effectively letting me see every person extracted with whatever surname I enter. You can also use the symbol * for a wildcard in a name such as *gles. It only brought up 3 Eagles, Tobias and Anne's burial and Elizabeth's marriage. So we are dealing with one family and it would confirm Anne is probably the widow (assuming she did not remarry).
I next took the film number for the extraction work and applied it to the FS catalog, which takes me here:
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/462421?availability=Family%20History%20Library
So apparently the images are available, but only viewable in a family history branch library. We need to look at the actual image to confirm what the extraction does not tell us, i.e. was she the widow of Tobias and hopefully an age. The age would be good to establish her rough birth date.
I use the website maps.familysearch which shows the parish maps, when records begin, and can do radius searches of adjoining parishes. It also tells who had probate jurisdiction for each parish. Hollingbourne's records begin mid-1500s, and Stockbury parish records are mid 1600s, but their Bishops Transcript is mid-1500s. Both are under probate administration at Canterbury. Canterbury probates are all indexed at:
https://wills.canterbury-cathedral.org/
I am not seeing any Eagles or Wilding that would meet our criteria. If we found one, then it gives us the probate number and F/S has not digitized all wills for Canterbury. So this now leaves us with parish records more or less, but subsidy (tax) records are online and would need to be consulted.
I have never looked into the validity of Hadwin or Gladwin, and they may both be equally imaginative. In checking my own records, I see my own work into this is less than stellar. 
Hadway, Anne (I3640)
 
4856 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Worme:
Robert Worme, Strode, Kent, harbour

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
No mentions were found for family surnames Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennett, Eagles, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Mills, Morskin, Shelley, Sisley, Strain, Vande Wall, Worme. 
Worme, Ellin (I2848)
 
4857 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Field:
John Felde

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Feld(e), wid. of Alex., 92 (Hundred of Wyngeham [Wingham]); Jn. atto, 94 (Hundred of Wy [Wye]), 104 (Hundred of Felbergh [Felborough]), 139 (Hundred of Littlele [Little]), 166 (Bailiwick of West in Middeltone [West in Milton]: Tenth); Pet. atte, 72 (Hundred of Ryngeslo [Ringslow]), 157 (Hundred of Folkestane [Folkestone]); Pot, son of Pot. atte, 157 (Hundred of Folkestane [Folkestone]); Rd. atto, 100 (Hundred of Boctone [Boughton]); Robt. atte, 87 (Hundred of Westgate); Robt. son of Rog., 151 (Hundred of Loniberghe [Loningborough]); Sim. atto, 87 (Hundred of Westgate); Thos. atto, 72 (Hundred of Ryngeslo [Ringslow]). Feldeswell, Thos. de, 109 (Hundred of Blakebourne [Blackburn]). 
Field, William (I2845)
 
4858 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Tylden:
Thomas Tylden, Merden, Kent, husbondman 
Tylden, Richard (I1969)
 
4859 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Lambe:
John Lamb
John Lambe, Holyngbourne, Kent, husbondman
John Lambe, Dalyngton, Sussex, yoman
John Lambe

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Lamb, Jn., 143 (2) (Hundred of Codesheath [Codsheath]), 157 (Hundred of Folkestane [Folkestone]), 159 (Cantuaria [Canterbury]: Tenth). 
Lambe, Mabell (I1065)
 
4860 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall.

MARRIAGE:
1. Hunton, Kent, England Parish Records online at Family Search or per FHL film 992524, it. 2.

BURIAL:
1. Kent Records Office "TR 1900/2 - MI's (Kent) - Barming, Brenchley, Hunton, Teston," transcribed by J.E. Frost, 1974:
"John Bishopp of this Parish, d. Apr. 14, 1719, aged 72 yrs.
Also, Bennet Bishop, d. Mar. 1, 1707, aged 21 yrs.
Sarah, w. of John Bishopp, d. July 20, 1741, aged 92 yrs." 
Acock, Sarah (I887)
 
4861 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall.

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
No mentions were found for family surnames Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennett, Eagles, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Mills, Morskin, Shelley, Sisley, Strain, Vande Wall, Worme.

BIRTH:
1. No christening record found in the Brenchley Church records.

DEATH:
1. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-148 Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4:
Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman
Date of will: 20 Aug 1684
- Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish
- "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased"
- "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell"
- "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage.
- "John Martin my son-in-law"
- "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin."
- John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor
- Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland.
- Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres.
- Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease.
- Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin.
Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. hooper Jnr.
Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85]

BURIAL:
1. Brenchley Parish records show two Amos Gatelands buried:
- Amos Gateland, bur. 25 May 1683. Notes his name includes "jnr."
- Amos Gateland, bur. 12 dec 1684. Notes him as "an old man." 
Gateland, Amos (I840)
 
4862 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Eagles:
Robert Egell, Wolwiche, Kent, boteman

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
No mentions were found for family surnames Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennett, Eagles, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Mills, Morskin, Shelley, Sisley, Strain, Vande Wall, Worme.

DEATH:
1. Possible will of our Tobias Eagles. Could be possible a father named Tobias as well. If correct, then the last maariage to Mary in 1678 would be wrong.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers. Name of Register: Wootton Quire Numbers: 575 - 626. Reference: PROB 11/283/639 Tobias Eagles [Tobia Eagles]
Will of Tobias Eagles, Linen Weaver of Thurnham, Kent.
Residence: Thurneham, Kent, England
Will written 8 Sep 1658
-Nuncapative will
-I give to Tobias Eagles my eldest son the lease of the house I now dwell in and hop poles on the hop garden
-all the rest to be divided equally between the rest of my children
-son Tobias Eagles as executor
Witnesses: Thomas Watkins and Edward Jennings
Will probated 27 Nov 1658 
Eagles, Tobias (I830)
 
4863 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Hunt:
Henry Hunt, Boughton Menchonse, Kent
William Hunt, Westfarlegh, Kent
Robert Hunt, Stenynge, Sussex, laborer
Simon Hunt, Suthwerk, Surrey, taloghchaundeler
William Hunt, Chiddyngston, Kent, yoman
John Hunt, Maldon, Essex, coke
John Hunt, Maldon, Essex, hakeneyman
John Hunt, Smerden, Kent, wever
Thomas Hunte, Folkeston, Folkeston, Kent, constable of Folkeston hundred
John Hunte, Wroteham, Kent, yoman
William Hunte, Oldemere, Gostrowe, Sussex, husbondman, constable of Gostrowe hundred co. Sussex
Thomas Hunte, Dalyngton, Sussex, yoman
Richard Hunte, Charteham, Kent

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Hunte, Hounte, Hamon, 86 (Hundred of Westgate); Hen., 145 (Hundred of Akystane [Axton]); Jn., 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]); Jn. le, 98 (Hundred of Faversham); Pet., 122 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]); Rd., 93 (Hundred of Wy [Wye]), 120 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]); Walt. le, 139 (Hundred of Bromleg [Bromley]); Wm., 83 (Hundred of Dounhamford [Downhamford]), 120 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]).

3. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Hunte, Hounte, Hamon, 86 (Hundred of Westgate); Hen., 145 (Hundred of Akystane [Axton]); Jn., 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]); Jn. le, 98 (Hundred of Faversham); Pet., 122 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]); Rd., 93 (Hundred of Wy [Wye]), 120 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]); Walt. le, 139 (Hundred of Bromleg [Bromley]); Wm., 83 (Hundred of Dounhamford [Downhamford]), 120 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]). 
Hunt, Alice (I828)
 
4864 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Packe:
Richard Pacche, Sheple, Sussex, laborer
Laurence Pakke, Barmyage, Kent
Richard Pakke, Brastede, Kent
John Pakke the elder, Tearston, Kent
John Pakke the younger, Tearston, Kent

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Pach, Sn., 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]). Pak, Ralph, 118 (Hundred of Maydenestane [Maidenstone]); Steph., 111 (Half Hundred of Merdenne [Marden]); Wm., 89 (Hundred of Beawesberghe [Bewsborough]), 158 (Hundred of Folkestane [Folkestone]).

DEATH:
1. FHL film 188782 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Packe, dated and proved 1505, East Barming, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/6.126, my abstract; very difficult to read so I only pull the relationships:
- Jane my wife
- children (plural) but not named.
- my son William
- talks of several pieces of land for names I can't interpret but mainly for Barming. Mentions "at the Elme in." 
Packe, William (I786)
 
4865 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
Thornton:
John Thorndon, Chelsham, Surrey
Richard Thorndon, Croydon, Surrey
Thomas Thornton, Gravesend, Kent, hakeneyman
Thomas Thornton, Beknam and Bromeley, Beknam and Bromeley, Kent, yomen

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Thorndenne, Jn. de, 109 (Hundred of Blakebourne [Blackburn]); Thos. de, 109 (Hundred of Blakebourne [Blackburn]); Wm. de, 122 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]). Thornton(e), Gonnor' de, 81 (Hundred of Eastri [Eastri]); Hen. de, 72 (Hundred of Ryngeslo [Ringslow]), 166 (Bailiwick of West in Middeltone [West in Milton]: Tenth). Thorendenne, Rd. de, 107 (Hundred of Rolvyndenne [Rolvenden]).


BIRTH:
1. No christening record found in the Brenchley Church records.

BURIAL:
1. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23231-23077-28?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901
Mary the wife of Amos Gatland Snr. 
Thornton, Marie (I769)
 
4866 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall.

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
Uptone, Jn., 133 (Hundred of Rokesle [Ruxley]); Rd. atte, 128 (Hundred of Chetham and Gillyngham [Chatham and Gillingham]), Walt. de, 133 (Hundred of Rokesle [Ruxley]); Wm. de, 133 (Hundred of Rokesle [Ruxley]).

MARRIAGE:
1. East Peckham St. Michael marriage records at https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBPRS/KENT/P284_1_A_2/84&parentid=PRS/KENT/MAR/0124165/2 "Tho: Upton & Barbara Sisley 27 March: 1654"

2. https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBPRS/KENT/P374_1_A_1/5&parentid=PRS/KENT/MAR/0210568/1
"Thomas Upton & Mary Bendge married in the parish church of Capell November the 7th [1665], both of the parish of Pepenburye [Pembury]."
On the same page is also recorded the same couple with a different date:
Thomas Upton widower & Mary Bendge widow both of the parish of Pemburye married in the parish church of Capell May 2d 1666 by banns.

3. https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBPRS/KENT/P371_1_A_3/77&parentid=PRS/KENT/MAR/0203128/1
'Tonbridge, Kent, 24 Jun 1672 Thomas Upton of Pepenbury [Pembury] & Jane Hartnup."

4. No marriage records found in Pembury Parish records.

BURIAL:
1. FHL film 1473704 Pembury Parish records: "Old Thomas Upton was buryed on august the 2d 1719." 
Upton, Thomas (I740)
 
4867 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall.

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
No mentions were found for family surnames Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennett, Eagles, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Mills, Morskin, Shelley, Sisley, Strain, Vande Wall, Worme.

3. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
No mentions were found for family surnames Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennett, Eagles, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Mills, Morskin, Shelley, Sisley, Strain, Vande Wall, Worme. 
Mills, Dorothy (I725)
 
4868 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
West:
William West, Robertysbryg, Sussex

2. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
West, Walt., 145 (Hundred of Akystane [Axton]).

MARRIAGE:
1. Online Horsmonden Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23182-13529-68?cc=1952887&wc=M629-KMS:252597701,253126001,253129701
John Austen of Brenchly and Elizabeth West May 7, 1674. [The W in West looks more like a M; however, later christening records consistently name her West.] 
West, Elizabeth (I301)
 
4869 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. JAMES BAILEY. Private. Mustered out with Company July 16, 1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. ‘ZACHEUS CHEENEY and JAMES BAILEY of the battalion were the first persons to make brick in San Francisco. They commenced the kiln in April, after which BROTHER CHEENEY went to the mines and BROTHER BAILEY burned the bricks – 50,000 in June, 1848. Some tiles had previously been burned and perhaps some bricks may have been imported as ballast, but none had ever been made there.’ (‘The Mormon Battalion’ in Historical Record, Vol. 8, page 937).

2. James S. Brown, "LIFE OF A PIONEER: BEING THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JAMES S. BROWN," (SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: GEO. Q. CANNON & SONS CO., Printers, 1900), has the following references to James Bailey. I believe this is the same James Brown involved in the gold discovery at Sutter's Mill:
San Pedro/Los Angeles-2 Feb 1853: "I started out alone, and turned so sick and dizzy that I had to lie down in the street on my blankets. While there I was approached by Daniel Clark and James Bailey from San Bernardino. They asked if my name was Brown, and if I was a returning missionary. I told them yes. They said they had heard of me, and that I had the smallpox, so they had been searching the town for me, and happening to see me lie down in the street, they became satisfied they had found the object of their search. Each of them threw me ten dollars in gold, and went in search of a room or place where I could be cared for. Failing in finding that, they called on the mayor, who started the marshal out to hunt a place. When Clark and Bailey had done all they could—and they were as kind as they could be—they had the mail sacks delivered, but did not find the pay that was to be all right on delivery. Then they went home to San Bernardino, while I did the best I could to find shelter, but my face was so terribly swollen that every door was shut against me; and when the news spread that there was a man around the streets with the smallpox, I could have the sidewalk to myself wherever I went."
San Bernardino: "On the 11th, W. G. Sherwood, of San Bernardino, came in, saying that the Saints had raised some money for me, and had sent him to take care of me until I was able to come out to them. Brothers D. Clark and J. Bailey had told President Seeley of my condition. I felt indeed very thankful for the favors shown me."

3. Excerpt from Biography of Mary Ann Tucker By Norma Bailey Hadlock, February 1, 1990:
"James was one of the Battalion members who stayed in California to work. He made bricks for a short time in San Francisco, in fact he was one of the first two men to make bricks in San Francisco. After gold was discovered James went to the gold fields, and from a list of the Battalion members who mined gold, James deposited the second highest amount of gold dust with Brigham Young. James returned to the Valley late in 1848 with the remainder of the Battalion members. He stayed in the Valley through the winter of 1848-1849. James was expected to return to the gold fields in California in 1849 with other members of the Battalion after the April Conference, but he couldn’t have because the 1850 Census shows that he went back to Iowa, because he had returned to Utah in time to be in the Utah Census, and then we see he had apparently kept his commitment to return to California, because we find him in a Mormon Community on a list of tithepayers in Greenwood Valley (in or near the gold fields) listed as Baley (Bailey), James – MB."

4. From Craig R. Nichols: "I also found James Bailey mention in the DUP lesson for April 1955, Stories of the Mormon Battalion, compiled by Kate B. Carter. James Bailey is covered on pages 431-434 and the information is attributed to Ruby K. Smith. Samuel Smith, 10-year-old son of Samuel H. Smith and Mary Bailey, is in SLC by September 1848 and herding sheep. He is visited by his Uncle, James Baily, and given a pair of shoes to replace the rags which wrapped his feet. James also gave Samuel "...a beautiful robe which cost $16 in California and said if I would go with him, I should have a good horse and saddle, and the privilege of going to school." James was planning to return to California after April Conference. Joshua Bailey, brother of James, stopped in SLC in 1849 to see his nephew, Samuel Smith. Joshua was going to California to join James Bailey. The article concludes, "And with this visit, young Samuel's uncles passed out of his life forever. He was never able to learn what finally became of them." This article also mentions that James Bailey was the first brick maker in San Francisco."

5. Email dated 8 Dec 2020 from Tom Brown wrote:
"Here is a sourced chronology that I have complied on James Bailey in California and Utah, circa 1848-1857:
1848-49, 1850 – James Baily is listed in Davies’ Mormon Gold as depositing to the gold account and tithing in 1850
1851 Jan, about – James Bailey was on “A list of names destined for southern California” created by Bishop William Crosby early in 1851 (CHL MS 829, Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, 21-22 / 38)
1851 Mar – James Bailey traveled with Lyman & Rich to San Bernardino in March 1851 (1850 Federal Census, enumerated March 1851 in Utah Co, UT Territory). He shared a wagon with John and Susan Fabun. John’s was a carpenter and James’ was a brickmaker.
1851 Apr 20 – James Bailey was on a list created at Parowan of those “who gave their names as being subject to the Council of Elders Lyman and Rich in relation to their settlements and operations in California…” (CHL MS 889, Charles C. Rich Collection, Papers 1832-1908, California Papers 1851-1856, 1-4 / 18; note added by CHL: ca. April 1851)
1852 – 1854 – James Bailey tithed in wheat and cash to the San Bernardino Branch on 16 Mar 1852, 18 Jun 1853, and 9 Jan 1854. $36.19 (CHL, San Bernardino Branch tithing record 1853 Oct – 1857 Mar; San Bernardino Branch tithing accounts 1851-1857; San Bernardino Branch tithing papers circa 1856-1857)
1857 Jan 28 – Jas. Bailey purchased property from Lyman, Rich, and Hanks in San Bernardino (San Bernardino County Assessor, Book A, Page 253)"
Tom also added this:
"Given the fact that Lyman and Rich were called away from the colony and departed in April 1857, and given that the San Bernardino saints did not receive word of the recall until late fall, James Bailey made a purchase in January long before it was known that Brigham Young was calling the Saints to Utah. I see on our spreadsheet that we believe that Bailey departed the colony in 1857 (but I don't see a source).
We have not found James Bailey on any federal census in 1860, 1870, or 1880. Nor any other post-1857 source.
I forgot to mention previously that he was on the 1852 California state census in Los Angeles County (which included San Bernardino at the time). His neighbors included Robert Baldwin a mason from England and Thomas Bingham a farmer. James' place of birth is listed as "Michn" (not sure not MA was not listed). https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1767/images/32300_224253-00257?pId=150231.
Tom's research partner Kristine Forbes added this comment:
"Kerry, when James Bailey bought property in San Bernardino January 1857, although rumors of their possible departure were going around, Lyman and Rich had not yet revealed to anyone that Brigham Young wanted them to return to Utah. Lyman and Rich were delaying their departure because they wanted to get their large outstanding personal loan repaid before they departed, and announcing their departure would prevent people from purchasing property (which would mean they could not pay the loan off). They had not yet released the deeds to the property people had paid for, because the creditors would not release them until the loan payments were made. The church historian recorded that people were quite agitated about the delay in their deeds, and the rumors were making it worse. On Feb 8, 1857 we have these three accounts:
Richard Hopkins: "the mail arrived with news that Lyman & Rich were to leave in a few weeks for a mission to Europe."
missionary Hammond: “I attended meeting today and heard Bro. Lyman preach upon the necessity of the saints having wisdom enough to know for selves as to the truth of reports, such as the report from the valley that all the saints in California are called home and yet two apostles in their midst and they never hear a word of it."
Caroline Crosby: "brother Lyman preached concerning a false report in circulation relating to church being called back from San Bernardino to Utah."
Lyman didn't announce their own departure until the April conference. On April 7, 1857 the SB Branch journal says that "Chapman, Sparks and others went to El Monte and L.A. to raise a "mob" to prevent L&R from leaving SB [without paying their debts]." On the 11th "Sparks, Van Leuven and 10 others come armed with pistols and swords to ask L&R to repay debt. L&R agreed to give them a bond."
Lyman and Rich gave Sparks a bond on April 13th, and the Apostles departed on April 18th, but even then did not mention the colony being closed.
On May 3rd, Caroline Crosby recorded that the new branch president William Cox said that "the Saints should consider SB their abiding home. They should build houses and make improvements."
Brigham Young did not notify the colonists that they needed to return to Utah until Oct 11. President Cox received this letter on Oct 30th. The recall began after that. That is when property values dropped precipitously. Those who purchased property earlier that year, as did James Bailey, could not have been happy with that.

MARRIAGE:
1. From the dairy of Amasa M. Lyman at San Bernardino, California; "December 18, 1853; Sunday …I married Mr. James Baily and Miss Imogene Winers…"[Emma Gene Winner, daughter of George King Winner was 16 years old.] A James Baily (Bailey) was making adobe bricks for Amasa M. Lyman in San Bernardino, California June 1854 (Amasa M. Lyman Diary for June 5, 1854.)

2. Another version of the Lyman diary is from https://www.familysearch.org/service/records/storage/das-mem/patron/v2/TH-904-77227-1080-15/dist.txt?ctx=ArtCtxPublic accessed 8 Dec 2020:
"July 19, 1853: Today I purchased adobes for the store, and engaged Brother James Bailey to make adobes for the Domingues house."
"December 18, 1853: In the evening I married Brother James Bailey and Miss Emogene Wimmer." 
Bailey, James S. (I3004)
 
4870 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. James Hook in his thorough analysis of this family and the early records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church totally missed this child. In fairness to James Hook, he did not have access to the will of the original Michael Stoker which also named this child.

2. Possibly referred to in the following from the book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories," FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, p. 87: Michael Stoker, the son of (John) Michael Stoker, was a 28 year old bachelor in Wilkes County, NC when the US census was taken in 1790. The farm which Michael Stoker bought from John Dick was on the north fork of New River in Ashe County. (The boundary line had been changed from Wilkes.) In 1792 Michael married Catherine Eller, the oldest daughter of Peter Eller and Elizabeth Dick. The Ellers and Dicks were settlers in this same area and all of Michael and Catherine's children, except Eller, were born and raised among numerous family members in North Carolina. In 1815, the family joined a migration of relatives moving west into Ohio. This party of Graybills and Stokers, all ages from babies to the elderly crossed the border into Ohio on Christmas Day, 1815. Michael and his son David, who had just turned 21, took part in the first election held in Jackson County on April 1, 1816. John Michael Stoker, Michael's father, settled in Perry County, Ohio, about 60 miles north..."

3. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. From an article entitled: "Michael Stocker 1731-1819 with wives: Ana Barbara Romerin, Elisabeth Fah, and Mary (Anna Maria) Adams." See notes of Johan Michael Stocker for complete text of which the following is a small part:
"Surviving Children
Johanna, with her family, also moved from Frederick, Maryland to Ohio. She died in Hamilton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.
It was around the year of 1815 that Michael, (Michael and Ana's son), moved his young family from North Carolina to Vega, Jackson County, Ohio. They settled approximately 60 miles south of his father's family. In the early 1830's Michael and his family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, left Ohio, and moved west. He died in the Missouri.
Jacob married Mary Swinehart.
John married Catherine Koons.
Both John and Jacob purchased land in Montgomery, Ohio in June of 1816 and both are found on the 1830 census for Fairfield County, Ohio as head of households.
Maria Salome married a Mr. Reynolds.
Maria Barbara married a Mr. Burdoon.
Anna Margareth married Mr. Phillip Baker.
Mary never married. She died on the 5 Sep 1839 and is buried in the Lutheran Cemetery by her father.
Catherine married a Mr. Hidlebaugh.
Charlotta married John Binckley."

4. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. From an article entitled: "Michael Stocker 1731-1819 with wives: Ana Barbara Romerin, Elisabeth Fah, and Mary (Anna Maria) Adams." See notes of Johan Michael Stocker for complete text of which the following is a small part:
"Michael Stocker died on 26 March 1819 in Somerset, Perry County, Ohio. His third wife, Mary, died in the year of 1822. I do not have the location of Mary's death/burial at this point of writing. Michael's last will and testament was signed on 10 May 1818 listing the existing family: (note the Anglicized names used)
Wife: Mary,
Sons: Michael (Ana's son)
John (Elizabeth's son)
Jacob (Mary's son)
Daughters: Mary (Marie Catherine)
Catherine (Eva Catherine?)
Charlotte
Margaret (Anna Margareth?)
Barbara (Maria Barbara)
Salome (Maria Salome)
Magdalene (Johanna Magdalene)
The will of Michael Stocker was proved in special court, Court of Common Pleas, 17 April 1819, Perry County, Ohio."

5. Mentioned in father's will dated 10 May 1818: "...my sons, Jacob, Michael and John and my daughters, Mary, Catherine, Charlotte, Margaret, Barbara, Salome and Magdalene..." See full quotation in his notes. This individual would be the "Catherine" in the will. Additionally noted as follows: "I do ordain and it is my wish that the share which shall be coming to my daughter Salome, shall be placed in the hands of my son Jacob, for the use of the children of said Salome, with power to give unto the said Salome in case of her coming to absolute want such part thereof as he shall think proper and the share of my daughter Catherine shall likewise be placed in the hands of my son Jacob to be by him said out in land in the name of her child or Children, but to be occupied by her, during her life, and by her husband, if he shall survive her as long as he continues a widower, and share of my daughter Magdalene, shall be equally divided among her children."

6. FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, pp. 82-83: "Eva Catherina Stoker, b. 31 Jan 1784, Frederick Co., MD."

7. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. From an article entitled: "Michael Stocker 1731-1819 with wives: Ana Barbara Romerin, Elisabeth Fah, and Mary (Anna Maria) Adams." See notes of Johan Michael Stocker for complete text of which the following is a small part:
"The 1790 census record for Frederick Maryland lists for Michael Stocker:
2 white free males over age 16
Michael and his son Michael- age 28 (Ana's son)
2 white males under age 16
Johannes- age 12 (Elizabeth's son)
Jacob- age 5 (Mary's son)
It is this authors belief that by 1790 there should have been three boys listed on the census record. It is possible that Georg was not alive in 1790. There are no church records for Georg in Frederick except for that of his birth and baptism. In the original hand written record a cross mark has been put next to all deceased Stocker Children. Georg's record also has this mark next to it that he was deceased at the time the record was made. Georg is also missing from the will of his father Michael Stocker.
Next on the census record is the listing of seven white, free, females but they are not separated by ages. These individuals should be:
Wife- Mary (Anna Maria)
Maria Barbara- age 16 (Elizabeth's daughter)
Marie Salome- age 17 (Elizabeth's daughter)
Anna Margareth- age 11 (Mary's daughter)
Marie Catherine (Mary)- age 10 (Mary's daughter)
Eva Catherina- age 6 (Mary's daughter)
Charlotta- age 2 (Mary's daughter)
Johanna Magdalena is not listed on the census with this family as she married (Yost) Jost Stimmel in 1784."

8. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. From an article entitled: "Michael Stocker 1731-1819 with wives: Ana Barbara Romerin, Elisabeth Fah, and Mary (Anna Maria) Adams." See notes of Johan Michael Stocker for complete text of which the following is a small part:
"The Third Family
The Evangelical Lutheran Church record lists a marriage on 21 June 1778 for:
"Michael Stocker and Mary Adams by License. Witnesses: Abraham Fah and wife Juliana, Adam and Peter Schnock." (Abraham Fah was a brother to Elisabeth.) This is also recorded in the Marriage and Burial in the Monocacy Church 1743-1811 in Frederick City Historical Offices.
In the collaborated retranslation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Records by Hinke and Reinecke, all entries for Mary Adams are listed as Anna Maria Adams.
The next record of Michael is a land record, dated 19 November 1778, in which Michael and Mary sold part of her dower land (Deed Book RP1 p.519).
Michael and Mary's children
[a.] Anna Margareth b. 15 May 1779 bp. 24 July 1779, Sponsors: Adam and Anna Margaretha Schnock. [Footnote 12. "A hand written record is found in the Church Record [Evangelical Lutheran], 1742-1910 Evangelical Lutheran Church (Frederick, Maryland) located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. US/CAN Film #1414857."
[b.] Marie Catherina, b. 4 Sep 1780 bp. 4 Mar 1781, no sponsors listed. Marie was also known as Mary. [Footnote 13. "A hand written record is found in the Church Record [Evangelical Lutheran], 1742-1910 Evangelical Lutheran Church (Frederick, Maryland) located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. US/CAN Film #1414857."
[c.] Georg b. 13 Nov 1781, Bp. 2 Jun 1782, Sponsor: Georg Bentz. [Footnote 14. "Georg is not listed in the same hand written record with Anna Margareth and Maria. In Frederick Weiser's translation he states that the name for Georg is not listed. But on the hand written record located in Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Maryland on microfilm, Cr. Fred. 1 #437. Zion Luth-Ch, recs (1871-1877) and index Evan. Luth Ch 1742-1877, pp. 1-1048, Index I-N, page 552 the name of Georg with his sponsor is given."]
[d.] Eva Catherina b. 31 Jan 1784. [Footnote 15. "Hand written record is found in the Church Record [Evangelical Lutheran], 1742-1910 Evangelical Lutheran Church (Frederick, Maryland) located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. US/CAN Film #1414857."]
[e.] Jacob b. May 22, 1785 Sponsors: His parents. [[Footnote 16. "Hand written record is found in the Church Record [Evangelical Lutheran], 1742-1910 Evangelical Lutheran Church (Frederick, Maryland) located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. US/CAN Film #1414857."]
[f.] Charlotta b. Feb 19 1788 bp. 28 Sept 1788, Sponsors: Peter Schnook, Juliana. [Footnote 17. "Charlotta is not listed in the same hand written record with Anna Margareth, Maria, Eva, and Jacob. William Hinke does include her in his translation Church Record of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Frederick, Maryland; Vol 1 1746-1833."]

9. FHL book 929.273 "Some Descendants of Michael Stoker 1731-1819," compiled by Kathleen Stoker Overton (ca. 2003?), p. 62. This book does a good job of tracing several non-Mormon descendancy lines from the original immigrant.
"Maria Catherina Stoker (Mary)
Mary was born 4 September 1780 in Frederick, Maryland to Michael Stoker and his third wife, Anna Maria Adams. Her birth was recorded in records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. She moved to Perry County, Ohio with her parents when a young woman. She did not marry and her Father made sure he left property and money in his will to care for her and she lived the remainder of her life in Reading Township.
Mary wrote a will on 7 August 1839 and made John M Davis the executor. She left property and money to Allen O Binckley, Philander Binckley, George M Binckley and John Milton Binckley who are all children of her full sister Charlotte. She left one hundred dollars to George Hildebaugh the son of her sister Catherine. She willed and bequeathed four hundred dollars to her full brother Jacob Stoker and the balance of her estate real and personal to go to her sister Charlotte Binckley.
Mary died on the 5 September 1839 and is buried in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery on Gay Street in Somerset, Perry County. Her tombstone says she was 48 years old at the time of her death. This does not match up with her birth date in Frederick County, Maryland. It is about 10 years off as it also is with her sister Charlotte.
Sources of Information
1- Will of Michael Stoker who died in 1819 in Perry County, Ohio.
2- Will of Mary Stoker dated 1839 in Perry County, Ohio - a copy in our possession.
3- "George Michael Eiler and Descendants of His in America" by J.W. Hook.
4- Picture of her tombstone taken in the Lutheran Evangelical Cemetery in Somerset, Ohio."

10. FHL book 929.273 "Some Descendants of Michael Stoker 1731-1819," compiled by Kathleen Stoker Overton (ca. 2003?), p. 63. This book does a good job of tracing several non-Mormon descendancy lines from the original immigrant. There is a birth date discrepancy.
"Eva Catharina Stoker
"Eva Catharina Stoker was born 30 May 1784 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland to Michael Stoker and Anna Maria (Mary) Adams. Her Father registered her birth in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick but several years after the fact. She grew up with loving parents. When she was about 21 years old, a large family group moved to Somerset, Perry County, Ohio where they established a nice farm. She was probably known as Kitty and married Peter Hildebaugh on 25 September 1806 in Fairfield County. Peter probably died young as he left few records. They had one son who is:
1- George Hildebaugh born about 1807 in Perry County, Ohio. His Aunt, Mary Stoker left him $100.00 in her will dated 1839.
On 15 April 1830 Catharina married Samuel Crosky in Perry County, Ohio. He had three young children who she helped raise. They show on the 1850 and 1860 Census in Perry County but are no longer there after that. The children of Samuel Crosky are:
1- Jane Crosky born 1822 in Perry County, Ohio.
2- Robert Crosky born 1823 in Perry County, Ohio.
3- John Crosky born 1825 in Perry County, Ohio. He married Susanna Bathesar on 8 January 1852 in Perry County, Ohio.
Their death dates are unknown.
Sources of Information
1- Will of Mary Stoker dated 7 August 1839.
2- Marriage of Kitty Stoker and Peter Hildebaugh from "Fairfield County Marriages 1805-1809."
3- Marriage of Catharina and Samuel Crosky from the LDS IGI.
4- Marriage of John Crosky and Susanna Bathesar from film #859, 782 Marriages of Perry County, Ohio.
5- 1850 Federal Census in Perry County, Ohio. They are on the 1860 Census but it is partially unreadable.
6- Will of Michael Stoker who died in 1819 in Perry County, Ohio.
7- "George Michael Eiler and Descendants of His in America" by J.W. Hook."

BIRTH:
1. See christening record.

CHRISTENING:
1. Per LDS extraction program of film #883605 item 1, "The Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, parish register 1743-1811 [actual start of 1737]. 975.287/F1 V26 w v. 1-2" as cited with online Ordinance Index: "Eva Catharina Stoker, b. 31 Jan 1784, christened 30 May 1784 at the with parents listed as Michael and Anna Maria Stoker." Ordinance work reference is Film 824392 IT 2, batch C504181.

MARRIAGE:
1. Names per Ancestral File v.4.19 and online ordinance index; unverified by me thus far. Ancestral file has spellings as Hidlebaugh and Samuel Croskery/Coskrey. Dates from Anc. File. only.

2. Family Search's "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994": Samuel Croskery, m. 15 Apr 1830 Perry, Ohio, Catherine Hedlebaugh" (FHL film 910669). Alternate entry shows variant spelling Crosking.

DEATH:
1. Appears to have been alive at time of father's will. Mentioned in father's will dated 10 May 1818: "...my sons, Jacob, Michael and John and my daughters, Mary, Catherine, Charlotte, Margaret, Barbara, Salome and Magdalene..." See full quotation in his notes. She is the Catherine listed in the will. 
Stocker, Eva Catherina (I2465)
 
4871 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jane had many children but I only list the one with a connection with my family.

2. Jane's stepfather: Washington Norwood Cook.

3. Censuses:
1880 US: Kanara, Kane, Utah, NA film T9-1336, p. 424d:
John W. Berry, farmer, M, 58, TN, VA, - .
Jane E., keeping house, wife, M, 49, IN, - , - .
John M., stock raiser, son, S, 26, UT, TN, IN.
Nancy A., At home, dau, S, 21, UT, TN, IN.
James T., Works on farm, S, 19, UT, TN, IN.
Thurza E., At home, dau., 15, UT, TN, IN.
Joseph S., Works on farm, S, 10, UT, TN, IN.
George A., S, 6, UT, TN, IN.
Julia A., At home, wife, M, 37, IL, Eng, NY.
Sarah I., At home, dau, S, 11, UT, Eng, IN.

4. Per Rosemary Cundiff at the Research Center of the Utah State Archives : "Early boundaries for Washington, Kane, and Iron counties were fairly unstable during Utah's territorial period. Today Kanarraville is just north of the Washington County border in Iron county. Based on maps showing county boundary changes, it looks like Kanarra was in Washington County when first settled in 1862, and that it had become part of Kane County by 1870. The Kane/Washington/Iron boundary was altered again in 1885, and at that time Kanarra probably became part of Iron County. Although, Kanara is not on the historical maps I am using, it could possibly have been once more in Washington County for a while. The county boundaries as currently established were in place by 1896." Kerry's note: Kanarra's name was changed to Kanarraville when the city incorporated in 1934. The first white settlers came from Fort harmony when heavy rains washed out the fort in 1862. Several Toquerville families also relocated there, and the community was further fortified in the late 1860's by the arrival of Long Valley settlers fleeing Indian problems.

BIOGRAPHY:
1. The book "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude" by the daughters of Utah Pioneers [picture accompanies article]: "Jane Elizabeth Thomas Berry, b. 14 Jan 1831 at Dallas Co., Alabama, d. 20 Sep 1897 at Kanarraville, Iron, Utah, m. John Williams Berry 8 May 1851 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. He died 12 Apr 1890. Her parents were James S. Thomas and Mary P. Morrow Thomas Cook. She was a pioneer of 24 Oct 1847 in the Jedediah M. Grant wagon train. Their children:
John Madison, 11 Oct 1853
Mary Jane (Hales), 24 Aug 1855
William Wiley, 19 Jul 1857
Nancy Armelia (Ingram), 8 May 1859
James Thomas, 22 Mar 1861
Cynthia Louisa (Brown), 25 Sep 1862
Thurza Elizabeth (Brown), 1 Apr 1865
Robert Albert, 16 May 1867
Joseph Smith, 4 Mar 1869
George A., 12 Jun 1872
Jane Elizabeth was born in Alabama, 1831. When Jane was thirteen, her father died. Her mother took the three children and went to her parents in Mississippi. They heard the missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and were baptized. They moved to Nauvoo, then moving again, they spent the winter in Council Bluffs while they prepared to go West. They joined Jedediah M. Grant's Wagon Train, arriving in Salt Lake City, Oct. 24, 1847. Jane Elizabeth met John Williams Berry and they were married May 8, 1851, when Jane was 20 and John was 29. They were called to settle Utah County, in 1851. They moved to Spanish Fork and were the first white settlers on the Spanish Fork River. In 1853, the Indian uprisings began and the settlers built a fort. After Johnston's Army [War] was over, in 1864, the family, was called to settle in Southern Utah. They settled an area they called Berryville, but later it was named Glendale. During the Black Hawk Indian war, two of John's brothers were killed and Brigham Young suggested that they move to Kanarraville which they did. They lived in Kanarraville the rest of their lives. Jane was there for 31 years. They raised a family of ten children. They prospered, and were excellent famrmers. Jane had a testimony of the Gospel and served her church and community. She passed away at age 36 [actually 66]."

BIRTH:
1. Per DUP biography. Note possible variant is the 1880 census which states she was born in Indiana and not Alabama; all her children in same census also indicate their mother was born in Indiana.

2. Per obituary with indicates date and place used.

DEATH:
1. Per obituary.

BURIAL:
1. Per obituary.

OBITUARY:
1. Deseret Evening News, Thurs., 7 Oct 1897, p. 5: "Jane E. Berry. In Kanarra, Iron county, Utah, Sept. 19, 1897, there departed this life after a long impending illness, sister Jane E. Thomas, wife of John W. Berry, and a faithful mother, a true and consistent Latter-day Saint. Sister Berry was born in Dallas county, Alabama, Jan. 14, 1831. She was a '47 Pioneer, having crossed the Plains in Jedediah M. Grant's company, arriving in Salt lake Valley shortly after President Young's company. A few years later she moved to Iron county, where she has been for thirty-one years, and has assisted materially in building up that section. She visited Salt Lake City during the Jubilee and gazed with satisfaction upon the scenes commemorative of the advent of the Pioneers in this valley; returning to her home she was taken bedfast, in which condition she remained until her death. Sister Berry had a wide circle of friends and relatives, and leaves behind to mourn her departure and to share in the emulation of her example, nine children, one of the family having gone before; she also leaves thirty-three grandchildren. The deceased was much devoted to the gospel; her home was always open to the Elders of the Church and she had great faith in the ordinance of the Priesthood and was healed many times under the hands of the servants of God. She was in the long Valley Indian trouble when Joseph and Hyrum Berry were killed, and endured many hardships with patience and perseverance, however, for the Gospel's sake. Her funeral occurred at Kanarra, Sept 21, 1897. (Com.)"

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per Ancestral File. 
Thomas, Jane Elizabeth (I539)
 
4872 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jeffry Berry is mentioned by name as the father on his daughter Joane's tomb in Horsmonden, which states Joane was born 14 Feb 1565 in Midley (next door to Lydd) and married in Lydd. Midley parish records no longer exist except for a couple pages of the Bishop's Transcripts. The Lydd parish records begin about 1570 and have the following entries:
- The 1584 marriage of Johan Berey to John Austen.
- A 27 Aug 1586 christening of Catherin -- dau. of Geffrey Berry.
- Jefery Berry chr. 24 Nov 1611 -- son of John Berry.
- John Berye chr 23 Nov 1595 -- son of John Berye.
Since we know Joane was born 1565 to Jeffry Berry, the 1586 christening of Catherin seems too late to be Joane's sister -- indeed we find the probate of a different Jeffrey Berry in 1587 in which only one daughter is named: Catherin. This would indicate that there were two sequential generations of Jeffreys with perhaps one being the father of the other.
John Berry is probably related since the name Jefery is used a generation later.
The next Berry records in Lydd are marriages in the mid-1750s.

2. Website http://www.genealogycrank.co.uk/pdfs/will_transcripts_kent.pdf accessed 23 May 2017:
"Jeffrey Berrye; Lydd; 1587: PRC 32/36/71b
"Memorandum that I Geoffrie Berrye of perfect mynde and Memorye thanks be to almighty God .... and ordain my last will and testament. Item I commend my soul into the hands of the almighty. And concerning my debts and legacies. Item I will and ordain my uncle Berry sole executor my sole executor and will that an inventory be thereof taken and that he shall have the profits thereof and keep them to the use of my child until she come unto the age of 16 years or her day of marriage or first that shall happen for the bringing up of my daughter Catherine. By me Geoffrie Berry. Wit Robert Prynne, William Plummer, John Branden" 
Berry, Jeffrey (I5556)
 
4873 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jeffry Berry is mentioned by name as the father on his daughter Joane's tomb in Horsmonden, which states Joane was born 14 Feb 1565 in Midley (next door to Lydd) and married in Lydd. Midley parish records no longer exist except for a couple pages of the Bishop's Transcripts. The Lydd parish records begin about 1570 and have the following entries:
- The 1584 marriage of Johan Berey to John Austen.
- A 27 Aug 1586 christening of Catherin -- dau. of Geffrey Berry.
- Jefery Berry chr. 24 Nov 1611 -- son of John Berry.
- John Berye chr 23 Nov 1595 -- son of John Berye.
Since we know Joane was born 1565 to Jeffry Berry, the 1586 christening of Catherin seems too late to be Joane's sister -- indeed we find the probate of a different Jeffrey Berry in 1587 in which only one daughter is named: Catherin. This would indicate that there were two sequential generations of Jeffreys with perhaps one being the father of the other.
John Berry is probably related since the name Jefery is used a generation later.
The next Berry records in Lydd are marriages in the mid-1750s.

2. Website http://www.genealogycrank.co.uk/pdfs/will_transcripts_kent.pdf accessed 23 May 2017:
"Jeffrey Berrye; Lydd; 1587: PRC 32/36/71b
"Memorandum that I Geoffrie Berrye of perfect mynde and Memorye thanks be to almighty God .... and ordain my last will and testament. Item I commend my soul into the hands of the almighty. And concerning my debts and legacies. Item I will and ordain my uncle Berry sole executor my sole executor and will that an inventory be thereof
taken and that he shall have the profits thereof and keep them to the use of my child until she come unto the age of 16 years or her day of marriage or first that shall happen for the bringing up of my daughter Catherine. By me Geoffrie Berry. Wit Robert Prynne, William Plummer, John Branden" 
Berry, Catherin (I4961)
 
4874 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jens Praestgaard reports: "Their farm Vestergaard was a copyhold under Tandrup, a great estate that owned hundreds of farms. In the contract it says: I Niels Willemoes the ownerof Tandrup give Enevold Pedersen the copyhold of the farm at Bedsted named Vestergaard which his father Peder Grontoft had, but no longer is able to run because of age and weakness, and voluntarily has given to his son, who is subjected to the following conditions: 9 articles telling him what he has to do, and what he has to pay, and what he is not allowed to do." He continues: "15 Dec 1826 there was an administration and distribution of Enevold's belongings to his wife Frederikke Pedersdatter and his children: Peder Enevoldsen, 25, pro tempora soldier; Peder Christian Enevoldsen, 21, staying at home; Christen Enevoldsen, 19, staying at home; Laust Enevoldsen, 9; Else Enevoldsdatter, 23, at home; Ane Cathrine Enevoldsdatter, 14; Maren Enevoldsdatter, 12. Jens Pedersen (Frederikke's younger brother) of Sønderhå was guardian for the widow. Curator and guardian for the other children under age was Enevold's sister's son Peder Nielsen Moelgaard of Bedsted. Each item on the farm was listed and valued. Nothing was too small: socks, spoons, etc. Two pages of his belongings. But alas! The liabilities exceeded the assets. There was nothing to distribute but a debt to pay the owner. Frederikke's new husband Svend Jensen obtained an arrangement. But the book does not tell how much he had to pay. The debt was more than 281 Rdl. The price of a cow was 4-5 Rdl. A horse 6 Rdl."

2. Vestergaard farm located just west of Bedsted parish church.

3. In 1811 the name Enevold Pedersen Vestergaard appears.

4. Per Joyce Cupit:
a. 1787 Census: Grøntoft, Bedsted:
Peder Grøntoft, 46
Anna Cathrina ?, 40
Johanne Maria, 21, children
Enevold Pedersen, 16
Niels Pedersen, 2, daughter's
Plus 2 servants.
b. 1801 Census, nr. 18, Bedsted:
Peder Pedersen, both in their first marriage, husband.
Ane Cathrine ?, 71, his wife.
Enevold Pedersen, 31, unmarried, his child.
Dorthe Marie Nielsdatter, 12
Niels Jensen, 15, daughter's child.

5. Also known as Enevold Pedersen Vestergård or Westergård in the birth records of his children.

CHRISTENING:
1. FHL film # 053026; Bedsted Parish Record, 1766-1814, book 2, p15; record states "feria 3 Pasha (the third day of easter or 17 Apr since Pasha was a movable holiday occurring that year on 15 Apr).

2. From Joyce Cupit: "Bedsted Kirkebog 1770, fødte Enevold Pedersen Grøntoft. 1770 Bedsted: Dato?? Gaardmand Peder Grøntoft og hustruen Anna Cathrina et barn til daaben kaldet Enevold. Baaret? af Dorthe Enevoldsdatter, faddere: Oles ?, Jens Hove, Xsten Gröntoft, Peder Knurborg, Maren Spangberg."

MARRIAGE:
1. FHL film # 053193; Sønderhå Parish Record, 1780-1825, book 2, p 12.

2. Regional Archives in Viborg, Denmark; Sønderhå Parish Records; microfiche C114.2 plate 1 page 12; Witnesses are Peder Leegaard, and Peder Græntoft of Bedsted.

DEATH:
1. Regional Archives in Viborg, Denmark; Bedsted Parish Records; microfiche C119.3 plate 7 page 195.
FHL film 053027, bk. 3, p. 195, shows same page: Envold Pedersen Vestergrd., d. 16 Nov, bur. 26 Nov 1826, 56 years old, Bedsted parish.

2. From Joyce Cupit: "Bedsted Kirkebog 1826, døde Enevold Pedersen Vestergaard, Død 16 Nov 1826, 56 år."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Parent's family information from LDS Archive record. Record originally submitted by Mrs. Wanda Roos, R.D. 1 Box 651B, Sandy, Utah. James Christian Westergard shown as (ggson) heir. Note on sheet states:"Under the ruling issued by the First Presidency on 7 Jan 1966, those ordinances that appear to be out of order are accepted as recorded. "Records noted are "church and census records for Bedsted by Eva M. Gregersen.

2. Submitted by Fermen J. Westergard, 2059 Van Buren Ave., Ogden, UT. 84401 Film 8093, 8848: census paper: 1834, 1840, 1845; Copenhagen, Denmark.

3. Per gedcom dated 6 Jan 1999 of Wayne Westergard, 785 W 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah 84087 (801) 295-2906.

4. May 21, 1999 correspondence of Jens Praestgaard at "jens-v-p@post5.tele.dk".

5. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002. 
Pedersen, Enevold (I423)
 
4875 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
1. James Adair m. Eleanor: 150a land grant to James Adair-same date as Joseph 250a. Both referred to in records as coopers (barrel makers). James, cooper in LCD F/8,9,10, A/185. Eleanor released right of dower on deed dated 2/12/1796; date of transfer by James was 2/24/1784. Which deeds correspond with which dates? See Joseph below. Eleanor was also witness on deed from William Price and wife, Margaret to James Adair, son of James, 2/6/1792.
1.1 Joseph Adair m. Sarah Dillard [Surname Dillard is a Jett addition and I don't believe proven even though many LDS lines use this as well without documentation.]: Joseph Adair, Jr. to Wm. Holland, 120 ac. Release of dower by Sarah, wife of Joseph Jr., and Eleanor, widow of James Adair, dec'd, LCD F/109. Suggests land owned by James m. to Eleanor, but how does it correspond to land grants? If land belonged to Joseph junior by intestacy laws, why wasn't James m. to Hannah on deed, too? LCD G/570 has dower release for Sarah Adair, wife of Joseph.
1.1.1 Thomas Adair m. Rebecca Brown: LCD H/22, Joseph Adair of Duncan Creek to eldest son Thomas Adair. Witness Jane Adair. Dower releases for Rebecca in LCD H/129, H/209, and land purchased H/228.
1.1.2 ?Hannah m. John Jones: see F/8,9,10. 8 & 9: 8/1/1795. 10: 2/25/1784. F/10 is deed from James Sr. and wife Eleanor to John Jones, has witnesses James Adair, saddler, and James Adair, Jr. [Without giving a reason, Jett places Hannah as a possible daughter of Joseph, son of James; however, Brownlee indicates she believes her to be a daughter of the original James and Eleanor which would make her a sister to Joseph son of James. Perhaps a typo on Jett's part.]
1.2 James Adair m. Hannah: Corresponds to James son of James in the Williams petition per Brownlee. James m. Rebecca had a son James, but probably not old enough to sign petition as James m. Rebecca born 1747 per Indiana tombstone. Petition 1780 would mean James m. Rebecca was 33 in 1780; doubtful his son James could be of fighting age. Compare to Adair compilation. LCD M/77-78 reports death of James Adair, Sr., widow Hannah. Hannah Adair's will LCW F/65, proven 1826. James 115(2) 1790 Census. 2 daughters not accounted for. James Jr. was under 16 according to this census.
1.2.1 Elizabeth m. James? Parlmore (Palmer): LCD M/77-78.
1.2.2 Mary m. John Prather: LCD M/77-78.
1.2.2.1 Susannah Prather (Prater?): Witness on will of Hannah LCW F/65.
1.2.2.2 Hannah Prather m. Joseph Dollar
1.2.2.3 Linny m. William Prather
1.2.2.4 Archibald m, Susannah Meadors
1.2.2.5 Martha Prather
1.2.2.6 Betsy/Priscilla Prather m. Daniel Owens
1.2.2.7 James Prather
1.2.2.8 Mary (Molly) Prather
1.2.2.9 Bryce Prather
1.2.2.10 Elinor Prather
1.2.3 Nelly (Eleanor) m. Ramage: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.3.1 Benjamin Ramage
1.2.3.2 John Jewell Ramage
1.2.3.3 Washington Ramage
1.2.4 James Adair Jr.: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.5 Hannah m. Rueben Meadors: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.6 Susannah m. William Cassels (Castles): LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.7 Nancy m. Willis Langston: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.8 Martha m. Wm. Gamble: LCD M/77-78.
1.2.8.1 Patsey Gamble: LCW F/65."

2. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction. [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]
"Other land in the adjacent area was purchased by James Adair, Sr. as will be seen by later deeds, he was born 15 May 1752, died 18 Aug. 1818, intestate.
Deed Book M. pp. 77-78 - State of South Carolina, Laurens District - Whereas James Adair, Senr., of this District departed this life in the month of August 1818 and at the time of his death was possessed of a personal estate, consisting of negroes, horses, cows, hogs, sheep, waggon, household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder, cotton and various other property not mentioned, all of which he was possessed of at the time of his death, and leaving a widow Hannah Adair and seven children, also four children of Elizabeth Parlmore (Palmer) in the right of their mother, to wit. John Prather in the right of his wife Mary; Nelly Ramage (a widow); James Adair, Jr., Reuben Meadors in the right of his wife Hannah; Wm. Cassels in the right of his wife Susannah, Willis Langston in the right of his wife Nancy; Wm. Gamble in the right of his wife Martha,all of which are entitled to distributive shares of the said James Adair's estate, that is to say, Hannah. the widow of James Adair, dec'd., is to have one third part of sd. after payment of all just debts and other lawfull expenses that may accrue at the intended sale ... and the remainder of said estate to be equally divided between the eight children of the sd. James Adair ... the four children of Elizabeth Palmore to have their mothers part equally divided between them, share and share alike ... Now for the better distribution and equal division of said estate we, Hannah Adair the wife of James Adair decd., John Prather, Nelly Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, Wm. Cassels, Willis Langston, and Wm. Gamble do agree to sell the estate before described on a credit untill the first day of January 1820 and to divide the proceeds thereof as before directed. Now know all by these presents that we Hannah Adair, John Prather, Nelly Ramage, and James Adair, Junr., Reuben Meadors, William Cassels, Willis Langston and William Gamble, are held and firmly bound unto each other in the following sums, that is Hannah Adair in the sum of three thousand dollars, John Prather in the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars, Nelly Ramage in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, James Adair in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, Reuben Meadors in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, William Cassels in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, Willis Langston in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, and William Gamble in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, firmly by these presents in witness whereof we have set our hands and seals this twenty sixth of October 1818. Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if we Hannah Adair, John Prather. Nelly Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, Wm. Cassels, and Willis Langston and William Gamble, stand to keep and perform the foregoing intact by selling the before mentioned estate on a credit untill the first day of January 1820. After giving legal notice of the intended sale, and to give a Bill of Sale to such persons as may purchase at the intended sale, then after payment all just debts of sd. estate as well as expenses that may accrue thereon, and the proceeds to be divided according (to the) foregoing agreement then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this day above written.
William Cassels, Hannah (X) Adair, Willis Langston, John Prateor, William Gamble, Elenor (X) Ramage, James Adaire, Reuben Meadors
Simon Reeder, John L. Abell
South Carolina, Laurens District) Personally came before me John L. Able and made oath that he was present & saw Hannah Adair, John Prather, Elenor Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, William Cassels, Willis Langston, and William Gamble sign, seal, and deliver the within instrument of writing for the uses and purposes therein contained & that he subscribed his name as a witness thereto was present and saw Simon Reeder subscribe his name as a witness to the same. Sworn to before me this 20th Jany, 1829. W.E. Lynch. J.P., J.L. Abell
A true record of the original 22nd Jany. 1829. John Garlington. R.M.C.
The above agreement regarding the personal property of James Adair, decd., was drawn up a short time after his death; however, it was not recorded until after the death of Hannah Adair. Nothing was done about the real estate of James Adair, decd., until a court action was brought sometime in 1819 by William Cassels & wife regarding partition and division. The land was then exposed to public sale.
Deed Bk. K. p. 316 - 3 Jan. 1820, Samuel Downs, Sheriff of Laurens Dist., to Benjamin Adair for $175 highest bid, 100 a. on waters of Duncan Creek, adj. Wm. Taylor, Basil Holland, Jacob Miller, sold for judgment in court petition of Wm. Cassels & wife vs. James Adair, dec'd., etal. Wit: J.H. Irby, John B. Griffin. (This was the tract sold to James Adair, Sr. in 1814 by Jacob Miller. See Deed Bk. K, p. 65.)
Deed Bk. L, p.78 - 3 Jan. 1820. Samuel Downs, Sheriff of Laurens Distr. to Hannah Adair. By virtue of a writ of partition from the Court of Common Pleas in which Wm. Cassels, etal, were plaintiffs for the purpose of obtaining a partition & division of a certain tract of land sheriff exposed to sale and sold to highest bidder; Hannah Adair, for the sum of $985, 224 a. on waters of Duncan Creek adj. Thos. McCreary, John Abell and Wm. Copeland, a tract formerly owned by James Adair, Sr., decd.. at the time of his death. Wit: Patillo Farrow, Wm. Taylor.
Deed Bk. L. p. 36 - 30 July 1821, Hannah Adair to James Adair for $657, 224 a. whereon I now reside, adj. Thos. McCrary, Wm. Copeland, Thos. Beasley, John Abell, sd. James Adair & John Bryan, subject, nevertheless, to my life estate in that part of land lying on the S side of Allison Creek, being the part whereon the dwelling house now stance. Wit: R. Creswell, J.B. Kennedy. (This was the land Hannah bought from the Sheriff.)
In the Court of Equity, 1821 - Reuben Meadors & wife Hannah vs. heirs of James Adair, Sr., dec'd. Petitioners state that James Adair, Sr. died in 1818, leaving a widow, Hannah Adair & the following children: Mary wife of John Prator; Nelly Ramage; James Adair, Jr.; Susannah wife of Wm. Cassels; Nancy wife of Willis Langston; Martha wife of Wm, Gamble; & Hannah wife of Reuben Meadors.
That James Adair, Jr. received from his father in his lifetime a tract of land worth $600 and an advancement of personal property; that the other legatees received from their father at the time of their marriages quantities of personal property, except the petitioners who received only a horse worth $40, a cow & calf worth $10, a bed & furniture worth $20. Petitioners seek an accounting of the sale of the real & personal property & equal distribution of the proceeds.
Affidavit of James Adair, Jr, states that in the lifetime of his father, he received 100 a. on Duncan Creek. adj. when granted NE on Josiah Greer, SW on Thos. Ellison, other sides vacant, the whole of a tract originally granted to James Hannah.
A copy of the deed was submitted as recorded in Deed Bk. H, p. 249.
(Records as to resolution of the suit were not included.)...
Will of Hannah Adair:
"In the name of God, Amen. I Hannah Adair, being in a low and afflicted state; and calling to mind the frailly and mortality of us may think proper, do make and constitute the following my last will and testament. I commend my soul and body into the merciful hands of that God from whom I received them, trusting in him to save through the merit of his son Jesus Christ. It is my desire that my heirs bury my body in a decent Christian manner, hoping and believing God will raise it at the great resurrection day. It is my will after the following sums are paid to some of my grand Children, to wit, to Patsey Gamble, the sum of fifty dollars to be paid to her when she comes of age. To Jinny Beavers one cow and calf, and to all the rest of my grand children whose parents are now dead the sum of one dollar. Then all the rest of my property consisting of negros stock and household furniture to be sold and equally divided among my living children viz Elenor Ramage, James Adair, Hannah Meddors, Susannah Castles, Nancy Langston, with all the money I may leave and debts due to me on note or otherwise to be equally divided among the above mentioned Children, with crop or any other property belonging to me I wish Susannah Castles part to be given to herself for the use of her children. It is not my will that William Castles should have any management of it, but that it should be the property of my daughter Susannah and her children after her. And I do hereby constitute my son James Adair as my executor to put this my will into affect. And I do hereby certify and declare this to be my last will and testament, given under my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of October, and in the year of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, one thousand eight hunderd and twenty six and in the fiftieth year of the Independence of the United States of America. Hannah (X) Adair (Seal) her mark
Signed in presence of us: Thomas S. Leak, Isham Milam, Susannah Prater"
Recorded in Book F, Page 65. Recorded date not available.
Proven date December 4th, 1826. Bundle 3, Package 9.
Children of James and Hannah Adair - 8 in number:
1. Elizabeth Adair, date or birth unknown; she died before her father. Name of her husband not given but is thought to have been James Palmer who died in 1826. His estate was administered by Henry McKelvey with David Gamble and Wm. Copeland, sureties. Estate appraisal was made by Wm. Gamble, Reuben Meadors and James Adair. Names and dates of birth of the Palmer children not known. [NB: one of them was most likely Virginia (Jinny) Palmer who m. William Langley Bevis].
2. Mary Adair, b. c1771 - mar. John Prather. Their chn:
Hannah Prather - mar. Joseph Dollar.
Linny Prather - mar. William Dollar.
Archibald Prather - mar. his cousin, Susannah Meadors.
Martha Prather
Betsy? or Priscilla? Prather mar. Daniel Owens. (Daniel Owens thought to have been from Newberry Co. Daniel Owens, son of John Owens and Mary Long of Duncan Creek community died single in 1811.)
James Prather
Mary (Polly) Prather - b. 1808
Bryce Prather - b. 1810
Elinor (Nelly) Prather - b. 1813
3. Eleanor(Nelly) Adair, b. 2 Jan. 1774 - mar. Benjamin Ramage. [Their chn:]
Benjamin Ramage
John Jewell Ramage, b. 14 Mar. 1801 - mar. Nancy Weyman Adair.
Washington Ramage, b. c1810 - mar. Sarah Ann Wilson - Ala.
4. James Adair, Jr., b. 15 Oct. 1781 - mar. Delilah Holland. [Their chn:]
Nancy Weyman Adair, b. 5 Nov. 1805 - mar. Jno. Jewell Ramage.
Robert James Adair, b. 2 June 1807 - mar. Sarah Jacks.
Elizabeth Adair, b. 17 June 1810 - d. 17 Oct. 1823.
Edmond Adair, b. 18 Oct. 1814 - mar. Susan Dillard.
Hannah Adair, b. 7 Nov. 1816 - mar. Matthew Simpson.
Isaac Adair, b. 21 July 1818 - mar. Sarah Dillard.
James Henry Adair, b. 4 Aug. 1820 - mar. Elizabeth Pitts.
William H. Adair, b. 31 Oct. 1822 - d. 6 Oct. 1844.
5. Hannah Adair, b. Sept. 1784 - mar. Reuben Meadors. [Their chn:]
Susannah Meadors - mar. her cousin Archibald Prather.
Paschal Motley Meadors, b. 18 Jan. 1808 - mar. Sarah Ann Miller.
Oney Meadors, b. 21 Sept. 1809 - mar. James M. Braddock.
Mary (Polly) Meadors - mar. Pearson
Martha Meadors, died Nov. 1856, in her 33rd. year, mar. Lemuel Oxner.
Reuben Byrum Meadors, died 25 Apr. 1848 in his 24th year, mar. J. Eunice Richey. Their dau. Elizabeth, mar. D..P. Buzzard.
James Adair Meadors, b. 15 Oct. 1824, mar. (1) Mary Susan McKittrick, (2) Margaret Adeline Hudgens.
?Ann Meadors, died young?
6. Susannah Adair mar. William Cassels. NFI
7. Nancy Adair mar. Willis Langston. NFI
8. Martha Adair mar. William Gamble. NFI"

MARRIAGE:
1. Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":2995972" of Debby Martinez email jmartinez2030@satx.rr.com 23 Oct 2005 reports one daughter from the marriage of William Gamble and Martha Adair who they named Martha Gamble. The database reports her as Martha "Patsy" J. Gamble, b. bet. 1818-1821 in Laurens Co., South Carolina and married to unknown spouse 1 Jan 1839 in Talladega County, Alabama. Other Worldconnect sites also report one daughter named Martha as well. This would lead to a conclusion that Martha Adair died young. The 1821 Court of Equity settling James Adair's estate notes that as of Aug 1818 when he died with a will, Martha, his daughter, was living. Hannah Brotherton Adair's will of 25 Oct 1826 notes her grandchild's name as Patsy Gamble but no mention of her deceased daughter Martha or her now remarried son-in-law William Gamble. William with his second wife had several children including a James whose tombstone in the same cemetery as his parents note as being born in 1822 to William and Mary. The Worldconnect databases also report a possible child named Elliot Gamble possibly born before James which would then make the death around 1819. It would appear that Martha Adair probably died between 1819 and 1820 after giving birth to one child. 
Adair, Martha (I3749)
 
4876 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
1. James Adair m. Eleanor: 150a land grant to James Adair-same date as Joseph 250a. Both referred to in records as coopers (barrel makers). James, cooper in LCD F/8,9,10, A/185. Eleanor released right of dower on deed dated 2/12/1796; date of transfer by James was 2/24/1784. Which deeds correspond with which dates? See Joseph below. Eleanor was also witness on deed from William Price and wife, Margaret to James Adair, son of James, 2/6/1792.
1.1 Joseph Adair m. Sarah Dillard [Surname Dillard is a Jett addition and I don't believe proven even though many LDS lines use this as well without documentation.]: Joseph Adair, Jr. to Wm. Holland, 120 ac. Release of dower by Sarah, wife of Joseph Jr., and Eleanor, widow of James Adair, dec'd, LCD F/109. Suggests land owned by James m. to Eleanor, but how does it correspond to land grants? If land belonged to Joseph junior by intestacy laws, why wasn't James m. to Hannah on deed, too? LCD G/570 has dower release for Sarah Adair, wife of Joseph.
1.1.1 Thomas Adair m. Rebecca Brown: LCD H/22, Joseph Adair of Duncan Creek to eldest son Thomas Adair. Witness Jane Adair. Dower releases for Rebecca in LCD H/129, H/209, and land purchased H/228.
1.1.2 ?Hannah m. John Jones: see F/8,9,10. 8 & 9: 8/1/1795. 10: 2/25/1784. F/10 is deed from James Sr. and wife Eleanor to John Jones, has witnesses James Adair, saddler, and James Adair, Jr. [Without giving a reason, Jett places Hannah as a possible daughter of Joseph, son of James; however, Brownlee indicates she believes her to be a daughter of the original James and Eleanor which would make her a sister to Joseph son of James. Perhaps a typo on Jett's part.]
1.2 James Adair m. Hannah: Corresponds to James son of James in the Williams petition per Brownlee. James m. Rebecca had a son James, but probably not old enough to sign petition as James m. Rebecca born 1747 per Indiana tombstone. Petition 1780 would mean James m. Rebecca was 33 in 1780; doubtful his son James could be of fighting age. Compare to Adair compilation. LCD M/77-78 reports death of James Adair, Sr., widow Hannah. Hannah Adair's will LCW F/65, proven 1826. James 115(2) 1790 Census. 2 daughters not accounted for. James Jr. was under 16 according to this census.
1.2.1 Elizabeth m. James? Parlmore (Palmer): LCD M/77-78.
1.2.2 Mary m. John Prather: LCD M/77-78.
1.2.2.1 Susannah Prather (Prater?): Witness on will of Hannah LCW F/65.
1.2.2.2 Hannah Prather m. Joseph Dollar
1.2.2.3 Linny m. William Prather
1.2.2.4 Archibald m, Susannah Meadors
1.2.2.5 Martha Prather
1.2.2.6 Betsy/Priscilla Prather m. Daniel Owens
1.2.2.7 James Prather
1.2.2.8 Mary (Molly) Prather
1.2.2.9 Bryce Prather
1.2.2.10 Elinor Prather
1.2.3 Nelly (Eleanor) m. Ramage: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.3.1 Benjamin Ramage
1.2.3.2 John Jewell Ramage
1.2.3.3 Washington Ramage
1.2.4 James Adair Jr.: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.5 Hannah m. Rueben Meadors: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.6 Susannah m. William Cassels (Castles): LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.7 Nancy m. Willis Langston: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.8 Martha m. Wm. Gamble: LCD M/77-78.
1.2.8.1 Patsey Gamble: LCW F/65."

2. Censuses:
1800 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina (neighbors to John and Josiah Ramage):
Benjamin Ramage, males: 1(under 10)-0-0-1(26-44)-0; females 1(under 10)-0-0-1(26-44)-0; no slaves. (Even though at Duncan's Creek, not sure if this is the right one or not considering the age of the older male and female.

1830 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina, p. 216 (Elendar maybe a misspelling for Eleanor):
Elendar Ramage, males: 1(10-15), 2(20-30); females: 1(50-60).

3. Article "Some Arkansas Confederate Veterans with South Carolina Roots," from the "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 30, p. 149: "In 1911, the State of Arkansas sent extensive questionnaires to the state's resident Confederate pensioners. These men were asked to name parents, grandparents, and in laws..."
"Leander Benjamin Ramage, born December 25, 1829 in Laurens District, South Carolina, son of John Daniel Ramage and the grandson of Benjamin and Nellie Ramage. His mother was Nancy Adair, daughter of James Adair and Dellia Holland."
[My note: James Adair and Nellie Adair Ramage were brother and sister.]

4. The book "The Ramage Family of Laurens, South Carolina," 1999, Martis D. Ramage, Jr., 4218 Ridgemont Drive, Belden MS, 38826, FHL film 2055402, Item 2, p. 81: "Benjamin Ramage, a son of John and Jean (Jane) Adair Ramage, was born Oct. 4, 1773. He married Eleanor (Elanor, Elender) Adair (born 2 Jan 1774) about 1795 and they lived in Laurens County, SC. Benjamin Ramage died in Laurens County on 22 Mar 1811. [Book continues with extensive descendancy of this couple.]

5. The publication "Laurens County Kinfolks Volume 1 Book 2," by Richard W. Fowler, gives the following family: "James Adair, Jr. (son of James, gson of John) was b. 15 Oct 1781 and d. 6 Jun 1862. He m. Delilah Holland, dau. of William Holland and Mary Weyman. (Eliza in 1850 census.) Children:
A. Nancy Weyman Adair, b. 1805; d. 1877. She m. John Jewel Ramage, son of Benjamin Ramage and Eleanor [of my database; John and Nancy are first cousins].
B. Robert James Adair, b. 2 Jun 1807; d. 6 Apr 1864 in Laurens Co., SC. He m. (1) Sarah Jacks, d. of Isaac Jacks and Anna Whitten. He m. (2) Minnie Copeland, d. of Leisel Copeland and Lena Hollingsworth.
C. Elizabeth Adair, b. 17 Jun 1810; d. 17 Oct 1823 in Laurens Co., SC.
D. Edmond Adair, b. abt 1812. He married Susan Dillard.
E. Henry Adair, b. abt 1818. He m. Elizabeth Pitts."

6. The publication "Laurens County Kinfolks Volume 1 Book 2," by Richard W. Fowler, gives the following family: "Eleanor Adair (dau. James, gdau. Joseph) was b. abt 1785. She m. Benjamin Ramage (4 Oct 1773-1812), son of John Ramage and Sarah Dillard. Child:
John Jewel Ramage, b. 1801; d. 1844. He m. Nancy Weyman Adair, dau. of James Adair and Delilah Holland."

7. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction. [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]
"Other land in the adjacent area was purchased by James Adair, Sr. as will be seen by later deeds, he was born 15 May 1752, died 18 Aug. 1818, intestate.
Deed Book M. pp. 77-78 - State of South Carolina, Laurens District - Whereas James Adair, Senr., of this District departed this life in the month of August 1818 and at the time of his death was possessed of a personal estate, consisting of negroes, horses, cows, hogs, sheep, waggon, household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder, cotton and various other property not mentioned, all of which he was possessed of at the time of his death, and leaving a widow Hannah Adair and seven children, also four children of Elizabeth Parlmore (Palmer) in the right of their mother, to wit. John Prather in the right of his wife Mary; Nelly Ramage (a widow); James Adair, Jr., Reuben Meadors in the right of his wife Hannah; Wm. Cassels in the right of his wife Susannah, Willis Langston in the right of his wife Nancy; Wm. Gamble in the right of his wife Martha,all of which are entitled to distributive shares of the said James Adair's estate, that is to say, Hannah. the widow of James Adair, dec'd., is to have one third part of sd. after payment of all just debts and other lawfull expenses that may accrue at the intended sale ... and the remainder of said estate to be equally divided between the eight children of the sd. James Adair ... the four children of Elizabeth Palmore to have their mothers part equally divided between them, share and share alike ... Now for the better distribution and equal division of said estate we, Hannah Adair the wife of James Adair decd., John Prather, Nelly Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, Wm. Cassels, Willis Langston, and Wm. Gamble do agree to sell the estate before described on a credit untill the first day of January 1820 and to divide the proceeds thereof as before directed. Now know all by these presents that we Hannah Adair, John Prather, Nelly Ramage, and James Adair, Junr., Reuben Meadors, William Cassels, Willis Langston and William Gamble, are held and firmly bound unto each other in the following sums, that is Hannah Adair in the sum of three thousand dollars, John Prather in the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars, Nelly Ramage in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, James Adair in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, Reuben Meadors in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, William Cassels in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, Willis Langston in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, and William Gamble in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, firmly by these presents in witness whereof we have set our hands and seals this twenty sixth of October 1818. Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if we Hannah Adair, John Prather. Nelly Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, Wm. Cassels, and Willis Langston and William Gamble, stand to keep and perform the foregoing intact by selling the before mentioned estate on a credit untill the first day of January 1820. After giving legal notice of the intended sale, and to give a Bill of Sale to such persons as may purchase at the intended sale, then after payment all just debts of sd. estate as well as expenses that may accrue thereon, and the proceeds to be divided according (to the) foregoing agreement then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this day above written.
William Cassels, Hannah (X) Adair, Willis Langston, John Prateor, William Gamble, Elenor (X) Ramage, James Adaire, Reuben Meadors
Simon Reeder, John L. Abell
South Carolina, Laurens District) Personally came before me John L. Able and made oath that he was present & saw Hannah Adair, John Prather, Elenor Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, William Cassels, Willis Langston, and William Gamble sign, seal, and deliver the within instrument of writing for the uses and purposes therein contained & that he subscribed his name as a witness thereto was present and saw Simon Reeder subscribe his name as a witness to the same. Sworn to before me this 20th Jany, 1829. W.E. Lynch. J.P., J.L. Abell
A true record of the original 22nd Jany. 1829. John Garlington. R.M.C.
The above agreement regarding the personal property of James Adair, decd., was drawn up a short time after his death; however, it was not recorded until after the death of Hannah Adair. Nothing was done about the real estate of James Adair, decd., until a court action was brought sometime in 1819 by William Cassels & wife regarding partition and division. The land was then exposed to public sale.
Deed Bk. K. p. 316 - 3 Jan. 1820, Samuel Downs, Sheriff of Laurens Dist., to Benjamin Adair for $175 highest bid, 100 a. on waters of Duncan Creek, adj. Wm. Taylor, Basil Holland, Jacob Miller, sold for judgment in court petition of Wm. Cassels & wife vs. James Adair, dec'd., etal. Wit: J.H. Irby, John B. Griffin. (This was the tract sold to James Adair, Sr. in 1814 by Jacob Miller. See Deed Bk. K, p. 65.)
Deed Bk. L, p.78 - 3 Jan. 1820. Samuel Downs, Sheriff of Laurens Distr. to Hannah Adair. By virtue of a writ of partition from the Court of Common Pleas in which Wm. Cassels, etal, were plaintiffs for the purpose of obtaining a partition & division of a certain tract of land sheriff exposed to sale and sold to highest bidder; Hannah Adair, for the sum of $985, 224 a. on waters of Duncan Creek adj. Thos. McCreary, John Abell and Wm. Copeland, a tract formerly owned by James Adair, Sr., decd.. at the time of his death. Wit: Patillo Farrow, Wm. Taylor.
Deed Bk. L. p. 36 - 30 July 1821, Hannah Adair to James Adair for $657, 224 a. whereon I now reside, adj. Thos. McCrary, Wm. Copeland, Thos. Beasley, John Abell, sd. James Adair & John Bryan, subject, nevertheless, to my life estate in that part of land lying on the S side of Allison Creek, being the part whereon the dwelling house now stance. Wit: R. Creswell, J.B. Kennedy. (This was the land Hannah bought from the Sheriff.)
In the Court of Equity, 1821 - Reuben Meadors & wife Hannah vs. heirs of James Adair, Sr., dec'd. Petitioners state that James Adair, Sr. died in 1818, leaving a widow, Hannah Adair & the following children: Mary wife of John Prator; Nelly Ramage; James Adair, Jr.; Susannah wife of Wm. Cassels; Nancy wife of Willis Langston; Martha wife of Wm, Gamble; & Hannah wife of Reuben Meadors.
That James Adair, Jr. received from his father in his lifetime a tract of land worth $600 and an advancement of personal property; that the other legatees received from their father at the time of their marriages quantities of personal property, except the petitioners who received only a horse worth $40, a cow & calf worth $10, a bed & furniture worth $20. Petitioners seek an accounting of the sale of the real & personal property & equal distribution of the proceeds.
Affidavit of James Adair, Jr, states that in the lifetime of his father, he received 100 a. on Duncan Creek. adj. when granted NE on Josiah Greer, SW on Thos. Ellison, other sides vacant, the whole of a tract originally granted to James Hannah.
A copy of the deed was submitted as recorded in Deed Bk. H, p. 249.
(Records as to resolution of the suit were not included.)...
Will of Hannah Adair:
"In the name of God, Amen. I Hannah Adair, being in a low and afflicted state; and calling to mind the frailly and mortality of us may think proper, do make and constitute the following my last will and testament. I commend my soul and body into the merciful hands of that God from whom I received them, trusting in him to save through the merit of his son Jesus Christ. It is my desire that my heirs bury my body in a decent Christian manner, hoping and believing God will raise it at the great resurrection day. It is my will after the following sums are paid to some of my grand Children, to wit, to Patsey Gamble, the sum of fifty dollars to be paid to her when she comes of age. To Jinny Beavers one cow and calf, and to all the rest of my grand children whose parents are now dead the sum of one dollar. Then all the rest of my property consisting of negros stock and household furniture to be sold and equally divided among my living children viz Elenor Ramage, James Adair, Hannah Meddors, Susannah Castles, Nancy Langston, with all the money I may leave and debts due to me on note or otherwise to be equally divided among the above mentioned Children, with crop or any other property belonging to me I wish Susannah Castles part to be given to herself for the use of her children. It is not my will that William Castles should have any management of it, but that it should be the property of my daughter Susannah and her children after her. And I do hereby constitute my son James Adair as my executor to put this my will into affect. And I do hereby certify and declare this to be my last will and testament, given under my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of October, and in the year of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, one thousand eight hunderd and twenty six and in the fiftieth year of the Independence of the United States of America. Hannah (X) Adair (Seal) her mark
Signed in presence of us: Thomas S. Leak, Isham Milam, Susannah Prater"
Recorded in Book F, Page 65. Recorded date not available.
Proven date December 4th, 1826. Bundle 3, Package 9.
Children of James and Hannah Adair - 8 in number:
1. Elizabeth Adair, date or birth unknown; she died before her father. Name of her husband not given but is thought to have been James Palmer who died in 1826. His estate was administered by Henry McKelvey with David Gamble and Wm. Copeland, sureties. Estate appraisal was made by Wm. Gamble, Reuben Meadors and James Adair. Names and dates of birth of the Palmer children not known. [NB: one of them was most likely Virginia (Jinny) Palmer who m. William Langley Bevis].
2. Mary Adair, b. c1771 - mar. John Prather. Their chn:
Hannah Prather - mar. Joseph Dollar.
Linny Prather - mar. William Dollar.
Archibald Prather - mar. his cousin, Susannah Meadors.
Martha Prather
Betsy? or Priscilla? Prather mar. Daniel Owens. (Daniel Owens thought to have been from Newberry Co. Daniel Owens, son of John Owens and Mary Long of Duncan Creek community died single in 1811.)
James Prather
Mary (Polly) Prather - b. 1808
Bryce Prather - b. 1810
Elinor (Nelly) Prather - b. 1813
3. Eleanor(Nelly) Adair, b. 2 Jan. 1774 - mar. Benjamin Ramage. [Their chn:]
Benjamin Ramage
John Jewell Ramage, b. 14 Mar. 1801 - mar. Nancy Weyman Adair.
Washington Ramage, b. c1810 - mar. Sarah Ann Wilson - Ala.
4. James Adair, Jr., b. 15 Oct. 1781 - mar. Delilah Holland. [Their chn:]
Nancy Weyman Adair, b. 5 Nov. 1805 - mar. Jno. Jewell Ramage.
Robert James Adair, b. 2 June 1807 - mar. Sarah Jacks.
Elizabeth Adair, b. 17 June 1810 - d. 17 Oct. 1823.
Edmond Adair, b. 18 Oct. 1814 - mar. Susan Dillard.
Hannah Adair, b. 7 Nov. 1816 - mar. Matthew Simpson.
Isaac Adair, b. 21 July 1818 - mar. Sarah Dillard.
James Henry Adair, b. 4 Aug. 1820 - mar. Elizabeth Pitts.
William H. Adair, b. 31 Oct. 1822 - d. 6 Oct. 1844.
5. Hannah Adair, b. Sept. 1784 - mar. Reuben Meadors. [Their chn:]
Susannah Meadors - mar. her cousin Archibald Prather.
Paschal Motley Meadors, b. 18 Jan. 1808 - mar. Sarah Ann Miller.
Oney Meadors, b. 21 Sept. 1809 - mar. James M. Braddock.
Mary (Polly) Meadors - mar. Pearson
Martha Meadors, died Nov. 1856, in her 33rd. year, mar. Lemuel Oxner.
Reuben Byrum Meadors, died 25 Apr. 1848 in his 24th year, mar. J. Eunice Richey. Their dau. Elizabeth, mar. D..P. Buzzard.
James Adair Meadors, b. 15 Oct. 1824, mar. (1) Mary Susan McKittrick, (2) Margaret Adeline Hudgens.
?Ann Meadors, died young?
6. Susannah Adair mar. William Cassels. NFI
7. Nancy Adair mar. Willis Langston. NFI
8. Martha Adair mar. William Gamble. NFI"

MARRIAGE:
1. Since the family shows up in the 1800 census with two small children under age 10, the marriage would have had to be before 1797 at the latest. 
Adair, Eleanor or Nelly (I3745)
 
4877 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
2. Joseph Adair m. Sarah Lafferty, m. Susannah Long: 250a land grant, present site of Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church. Was sold 1778 to Benjamin Adair LCD A/189, 1778). Release by wife??? Will in LCW A-1/19, dated 1788, other info says death 1801. Joseph 414(5) 1790 Census?
2.1 Joseph Adair m. Elizabeth - Joseph's son named in father's will. His will LCW D-1/104; Bundle 65, Pkg. 10, proven 1/14/1813.
2.1.1 John m. Jane Jones: John named as son in father's will.
2.1.2 James m. Rebecca: James named as son in father's will.
2.1.3 Robert: Robert named as son in father's will.
2.1.4 Elisha m Elizabeth (Betsy) Reese?: Elisha named as son in father's will.
2.1.4.1 Joseph: Named as grandson in grandfather's will
2.1.4.2 Washington
2.1.4.3 Isaac
2.1.4.4 Thomas R. m. Jane Blakely
2.1.4.5 Allen
2.1.4.6 Richmond
2.1.4.7 Matilda
2.1.5 Elizabeth m. George Davis: Elizabeth named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is John Huston.
2.1.5.1 Mary Davis m. Robert Cunningham Hanna
2.1.5.2 Hannah Davis m. Robert McCord
2.1.5.3 George Davis
m. John Huston
2.1.5.4 Joseph Hughston
2.1.5.5 Elisha Hughston
2.1.5.6 Nancy/Agnes Hughston m. James Wilson
2.1.6 Jean m. Thomas Holland: Jean named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will. Thomas Holland 101 1790 Census?
2.1.7 Cassy m. Thomas McCrary: Cassy named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will.
2.1.8 Charity m. ___ Farmer: Charity named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is David Little.
2.1.8.1 Mary Farmer: stepdaughter mentioned in will of David Little.
m. David Little
2.1.8.2 David Little
2.1.8.3 Elizabeth Little
2.1.8.4 Joseph Little
2.1.8.5 James Little
2.1.8.6 Jane Little
2.1.8.7 John Little
2.1.8.8 Nancy Little
2.1.8.9 Thomas E. Little
2.1.8.10 Holland Little
2.2 James Adair m. Rebecca Montgomery: James named as son in father's will. 110a from Nathaniel Hillen, 144a granted to him directly. POA to brother Benjamin in Book G, Pg. 666. Does POA mention Rebecca? Or dower releases? Deeds LCW J/161-162, A/308. J/161 is sale to sons of James Sr. -Joseph and George R. James 327 1790 Census? If 13 children, only 10 in this census.
2.2.1 Joseph Adair: LCW J/160 sells interest to brother George R.
2.2.2 George R. Adair m. Rachel Musgrove: George named in deed from brother Joseph.
(From Indiana Data according to Brownlee:)
2.2.3 Margaret Jane Adair m. John Ewing
2.2.4 Rebecca Adair m. James Remy
2.2.5 John Adair
2.2.6 Jane Adair m. ___Eads
2.2.7 Isaac Adair m. Jane Holland
2.2.8 Lucretia Adair m. John Wildridge
2.2.9 James Adair
2.3 Benjamin Adair m. Nancy (George?): Benjamin named as son in father's will. Benjamin's will Box 1, Pkg 1. I have seen another cite for will. Benjamin 133 1790 Census. Only 3 of 5 sons accounted for, 2 of 4 daughters. Children below in his will.
2.3.1 Zadock
2.3.2 William
2.3.3 John
2.3.4 d m. James Jamieson
2.3.5 d m. Samuel Bowie
2.3.6 Isaac
2.3.7 Benjamin
2.3.8 Margaret
2.3.9 d m. William Craig
2.4 Jean/Jane Adair m. Ramage
2.5 John Adair m. Sarah Adair (son of Joseph???). Died in Revolution. Note: Sarah named in Joseph's will. Might have been daughter in law, wife of the deceased son John. [Jett places John as a son of Joseph Sr. whereas Brownlee makes a case for him being a possible son of either Joseph or his brother James.]
2.5.1 Benjamin Adair, Jr.
2.5.2 Joseph Adair
2.5.3 Martha Adair
2.5.4 Hezekiah Adair
2.5.5 Isaac Adair

2. "The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 4, pp. 103-106, contains the 1829 Census of Laurens District. It notes: "This is one of three state census records extant before 1850, the other two being Fairfield (1829) and Kershaw (1839) Districts." It was a census of all the free white inhabitants. Included in the census are the following Adairs and Browns, most of which I am not familiar since the Adairs and Browns I follow in my database generally left the District in the first decade of the 1800s. The number stands for the number in the family.
Pg. 1:
Adair, Robert, 2
Adair, James, 9
Adair, Benjamin, 9
Adair, Robert, 9
Adair, John, 5
Adair, Thomas, 7
Pg 3:
Brown, Joseph, 11
Brown, Samuel Revd., 6
Brown, Anderson, 3
Brown, Harlin, 8
Brown, Omy, 2
Brown, Susan, 1
Pg. 4:
Brown, Bexy, 7
Brown, Samuel, 4
Brown, Benjamin, 7
Brown, James, 5

3. I am not sure if this is the same Robert or not, but it is very likely the same: "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," "Laurens District Coroner's Inquisitions 1802-1865":
Vol. 27, pp. 163-164: "Infant of Martha McConathy. Inquest on view of the body [of] an Infant found dead. 1838. Laurens District - An Inquest by the request of Samuel Mcconathy and Isabella Mcconathy Indented and taken at the house of Joseph Mcconathy in the district of Laurens on the 16th day of January 1838... of the dead body of a certain mail Bastard child... upon the oaths of B.B. Gains, James Little, Robert Adair, W. Braddock, Baxter Ray, Job Johnson, Henry Mckelvey, F. Braddock, J. Little, Thomas Holland, J. Finney, Wolf Benjamin... that said child came to its death either by being smother'd or for the want of that attention which was nessesary to sustain life... Martha McConathy was the principle in the crime and that Isabelah McCaonathy Accessary to it... [Appears the baby was colored and the mother killed it with the coroner noting:] ...it was an ugly affair it might be worse and not to attemmpt to cover a less crime with a greater or a fair blacker one..."
Vol. 28, p. 105: "No constable being near, and the late hour in which the dead body was found being dead some hours and from the great heat, smelled very disagreeable; made the Justice Issue his Warrant... Robert Long J.Q. Laurens District - At an inquisi[t]ion taking at Samuel Fergusons Sen the District of Laurens afforesaid the 21st day of July in the year 1839 before me Robert Long Esq. one of the Justices of the Quorum for the district afforesaid Uppon the view of the bodie of Samuel Ferguson Sen... upon the oaths of Thomas Wier, John Finnay Joseph Ramage, James Adair, Thos Potter, Robt Owens, Doct. James McElroy, Turner Ferguson, Henry McElvey, Thos. Ferguson, Madison Ferguson, Robert Adair, Edmond Adair & Henry Adair... Came to his death by Intemperance in the use of sprities liquors..."

4. From the book "Robert Adair (1770-1845c)-An Adair Family History," by Shirley Brown Adair, 309 Dartbrook, Rockwall, TX, 75087, 214-771-2662, 1995. She tries to make the case for the subject of her book, Robert Adair, as the probable son of Joseph Adair, Jr., who indeed did have a son named Robert. Whether this is the same Robert or not remains to be proven. Her comments:
"Robert Adair (probable son of Joseph Adair, Jr.) is our focus as we search for connections to this early South Carolina family. Robert Adair, born about 1770 in SC, married 10 May 1800, Green Co., Georgia [she includes photocopy of record]; Robert was named on 1811 Morgan Co., GA documents involving brother John, and settled from c1830-45 in Tennessee and died in Mississippi.
Dr. J.B. Adair wrote in 1924 that Robert Adair (Joseph's son) was a bachelor school teacher who settled in Bedford Co., Tenn. One of his pupils was Isham G. Harris (b. 1818c) who became a Confederate General and US Senator from Tennessee. [Kerry's note: I believe that the quote from J.B. Adair mentions Robert in 1800 [blurry, could be 1806] as settled in Bedford Co., Tenn., and teaching school with Isham G. Harris was one of his pupils. It would appear that Isham was not even born at that early date and that either the circumstance is false or the date of Robert being in Tennessee was much later.]
No Adairs were found in Bedford Co., Tenn., between 1820-1840. However, adjoining Franklin Co., Tenn., 1830 census, yielded a Robert Adair (age 50-60), another male (age 15-20), 3 young females and a female age 40-50. [She states that "that this is our subject Adair family.] Additional research in Tennessee history and census records indicates that the Harris family (mention by Dr. Adair) was also in Franklin County in 1820, moving to western Tenn. (Madison Co.) by 1830 and then to Shelby Co. (Memphis) in the Civil War era.
Robert Adair married Babsy Reid in 1800, Greene County, GA. Few Adair references exist 1800-1820, Greene County, GA:
A. Greene Co., Georgia Records:
a. "Benjamin Adair, planter of Laurens Co., SC. (Jos. Adair, Jr.'s brother) sold 322 acres in Oconee River to Henry Allison, Esq. on 31 Mar 1790. [Kerry's comment: I don't see how the author can be certain of the relationship from just this land transaction, but I certainly cannot rule it out.]
b. John Adair sold (15 Sep 1801) 120 acres on waters of Greenbrier (Joseph Hughey's land) to Edward Daniel.
c. Robert F. Adair participated in 1805 land lottery, Stewart District.
d. Robert F. Adair wit. deed 14 mar 1807 James Adair, Sr., to son James Adair (Laurens Co., SC). [Kerry's note: I don't know why author included this one under Greene Co., GA when it has nothing to connect it to the Georgian county.]
B. Morgan Co., Georgia Records:
a. Robert F. and John Adair on 22 July 1811 promised to pay William Wilkins; Wilkins sued for payment.
b. Jane Adair obtained letter of administration, 3 may 1813, for John Adair's estate. Brother Elisha Adair in Laurens Co., SC was estate executor.
c. Farmer, John, William Adair (John Adair and Jane Fisher's children) were in 1817 Morgan Co., lottery.
C. Franklin Co., Tenn. Records.
a. Robert Adair's daughter Julia was born c1812 in Tennessee. Robert Adair was not on the 1820 Franklin Co. tax records. No census records are available before 1830 for Franklin Co.
1. 31 Aug 1832-County Court-deed of conveyance from John W. Williams to John W. Holder for two tracts of land. Proven by oaths of Robert Adair and Hugh Montgomery.
2. 1837-Robert and Elisha Adair, land entry on Bradley Creek (Shelbyville), White Co., Tenn.
3. 29 May 1839-Tenn. land grant #6723 for 1806 acres to Robert and Elisha G. Adair (adj. Coffee Co.).
b. Although at least three of Robert Adair's children were married in Tenn., only Mary B. Adair's marriage to Jonathan Ellis in Franklin Co., Tenn. has been located. In 1830, Robert's oldest son, Sebrem Scott Adair was married and living in Henderson Co., Tenn. Sebrem's brother, William Elbert Adair, was in Sebrem's home.
c. Robert Adair's family migrated about 1845 from Franklin Co., Tenn. to Tishmingo Co., Mississippi. His married daughter Mary Belle Adair Ellis and sons Sebrem Scott, William Elbert, and Elisha Garland Adair are found in Tish. Co., MS 1850 census.
D. Robert Adair's children in Mississippi.
a. Sybil Adair, descendant of Elisha Garland Adair (1810-1885), wrote a letter to the author in 1976: 'My father, Lesley Quitman Adair (age 85), is a son of Issac Green, who was a son of Elisha Garland, who was a son of Robert Adair.'
b. Between 1840 and 1850 Elisha and his family moved to Mississippi and his father (Robert Adair) came with him. While they were still living in the covered wagon before they built their home, Robert took sick and died. He is buried in an old cemetery in Tippah County.
c. When Elisha Adair married (1858 in Tish. Co., Miss.), S.S. (Sebrem Scott) Adair is listed on the license as a witness. Sybil further wrote that "Older members of the family remember their parents speaking of Uncle Sebern." Elisha G., William E., Sebrem, and sister Mary Adair Ellis all lived near each other in the 1850-1870s in Mississippi, giving additional credibility to they being Robert Adair's children.
d. Sometime after the 1870 census, Sebrem's son Robert W. Adair's family moved to Covington, Tipton County, Tenn. They moved again before 1878 (when James Emerson's son Willard was born) to Texas. Robert William and James Emerson Adair are both found in Johnson Co., TX in 1880. James Emerson's children moved to Hunt County about 1890. In 1900 one of Elisha Garland Adair's children (John B. Adair) was also in Hunt Co. TX.
e. Although several of Robert W. Adair's children went north to Indian Territory along the Red River before 1900, Robert W. Adair and his wife are listed with son James T. Adair and wife Lillie (married 5 years) and daughter Robbie T. at Grandview, Johnson Co., TX in 1900. (Ed 64, Sht. 8, Pct. 5)."

5. From Ancestry.com's "Blacks Found in the Deeds of Laurens & Newberry Counties,XC: 1785-1827" is found Roger Brown as Justice of the Peace from 1792 through 1799. Some of the transactions involved Adairs as follows. I am not sure exactly which Adair family since the names were so repetitive among cousins, but I believe the most likely candidate is Joseph Adair who had the sons John, Robert, and James:
"Deed Book D: 155. April 17, 1792. Bill of Sale. James Flin, of Laurens County, South Carolina in consideration of the sum of ₤120 Sterling have sold unto John Doyal, a negro woman named Sela, about 35 or 36 years of age, country born. Also one negro girl named Tabbey about 10 or 11 years of age, also one other negro girl child named Willey about 7 years of age and one other negro child named Dicey about 2 years old all three the children of said Sela. James (mark) Finn, Wit. Robert Adair, James Adair. Proved by Robert Adair 11 May 1792 before Roger Brown. J.P. Recorded May 15, 1792."
"Deed Book E:370. February 12, 1795. bill of Sale. I Patrick O'Bryant, planter, of Laurens County, South Carolina in consideration of the sum of ₤60 Sterling paid by Joseph Adair of the County and State aforesaid sell one Negroes Wench named Poll ages about 40 years old, one Negroes boy named Jacob, One grey horse, one black mare, and one bay cold mare, three cows, one black, one spotted, one red and 3 calves... 12 February 1795. Signed Patrick (O) O'Bryant. Wit. John Adair, James Adair. Proved by John Adair 14 Feb. 1795 before Roger Brown, Justice of said County. Recorded February 18, 1795."
"Deed Book F: 184. December 15, 1796. Bill of Sale. Joseph Adair and Thomas Hughey, both of Laurens County, South Carolina, planters, to Bryant Leek, of the same place in consideration of the sum of $152, sell one negro boy named Jacob to said Bryant Leek. Joseph Adair, Thomas Hughey. Wit. Robert Adair. William Saxon. Proved by William Saxon 4 January 1797 before Roger Brown, J.P. Recorded February 21, 1797."
"Deed Book F: 431. September 1, 1798. Bill of Sale. Thomas Gary, of Laurens County, South Carolina in consideration of the sum of $00?? have sold to James Adair for, of the same place, two negroes, one woman name Cynthia and the other a negro girl named Jemina. Thomas Gary, L.S. Wit. J.P. Williams, David Mason. Proved by David Mason. 19 February 1799 before Roger Brown, J.P."

6. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction. [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]
A. "Recorded in Will Book D-l, Page 104, Bundle 65, pkg. 10. Proven January 14, 1813. David Anderson Ordy. Will of Joseph Adair:
"State of South Carolina Laurens District. In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by those presents that I Joseph Adair of tho same State and District are now in good health and in my natural senses at this date and time make this my last will and testament. At my death I bequeath my body to tho tomb, my soul to the almighty God, my maker and created and Jesus Christ my redeemer. Likewise I give and bequeath unto John Adair my son all the land that I layed off for him, that Richard Hollen and John Frier now lives on and one Negro woman named Jude. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son James Adair all that part of a tract of land he now lives on lying on the South Side of Little Dunkins Creek bounded on land of Thomas McCrary, Alexander Wilkerson, Elisha Adair and one Negro man named Duke. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Adair the money that he did receive from Alexander Wilkerson for a tract of land made over by me and my son Elisha Adair to said Wilkerson and one Negro girl named Tamer. Likewise I give and bequeath to my son Elisha Adair all that part of land I now live on containing three hundred and seventy five acres more or less, resurvayed by John A. Elmore one Negro boy named Morris, one new waggon and all her harness. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Joseph Adair, son of Elisha Adair, one set of silver coat buttons, and one set of silver breeches buttons to my son Robert Adair. I likewise, give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth and her husband John Huston, one Negro girl named Clartis to be thern during there natural life, and at their death to be equally divided among all Elizabeth Huston's children of her natural body. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jean, wife of Thomas Holland. one Negro girl named Dice. Likewise, I give unto my daughter Cassy, wife of Thomas McCrary one Negro woman named Lid. Likewise, I give and bequeath, unto Charity, wife of David Little, one Negro woman named Sarah and all the rest of my perishable property to be equally divided among my eight children of my natural body. I hereby set my hand and seal this 20th of January, 1812. It being the thirty sixth and thirty seventh years of American Independency. And l do here appoint Elisha Adair and John Adair my Executors.
Joseph Adair (Seal)
Witness present: Richard Holland, William Adair, George McCrary
Recorded in Will Book D-1, Page 105. Recorded date not available. Proven Jan, 15, 1813. David Anderson Ordy."
B. "Robert Adair - "to son, Robert Adair, the money he received from Alexander Wilkerson for a tract of land made over by me and my son Elisha Adair to said Walkerton; also a Negro girl Tammer; also one set of silver breaches buttons." Nothing further of Robert Adair. In 1823 Elisha Adair owned a slave Tamer. Same Tammer?"

MARRIAGE:
1. Shirley Brown Adair, 309 Dartbrook, Rockwell, Texas 75087, 214-771-2662, in her book "Robert Adair (1770-1845c) – An Adair Family History," FHL book 929.273AdHas, notes "Robert Adair (1770-1845) m. Babsy Reed (Read, Reid)." No documentation is given for this. 
Adair, Robert (I3725)
 
4878 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
2. Joseph Adair m. Sarah Lafferty, m. Susannah Long: 250a land grant, present site of Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church. Was sold 1778 to Benjamin Adair LCD A/189, 1778). Release by wife??? Will in LCW A-1/19, dated 1788, other info says death 1801. Joseph 414(5) 1790 Census?
2.1 Joseph Adair m. Elizabeth - Joseph's son named in father's will. His will LCW D-1/104; Bundle 65, Pkg. 10, proven 1/14/1813.
2.1.1 John m. Jane Jones: John named as son in father's will.
2.1.2 James m. Rebecca: James named as son in father's will.
2.1.3 Robert: Robert named as son in father's will.
2.1.4 Elisha m Elizabeth (Betsy) Reese?: Elisha named as son in father's will.
2.1.4.1 Joseph: Named as grandson in grandfather's will
2.1.4.2 Washington
2.1.4.3 Isaac
2.1.4.4 Thomas R. m. Jane Blakely
2.1.4.5 Allen
2.1.4.6 Richmond
2.1.4.7 Matilda
2.1.5 Elizabeth m. George Davis: Elizabeth named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is John Huston.
2.1.5.1 Mary Davis m. Robert Cunningham Hanna
2.1.5.2 Hannah Davis m. Robert McCord
2.1.5.3 George Davis
m. John Huston
2.1.5.4 Joseph Hughston
2.1.5.5 Elisha Hughston
2.1.5.6 Nancy/Agnes Hughston m. James Wilson
2.1.6 Jean m. Thomas Holland: Jean named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will. Thomas Holland 101 1790 Census?
2.1.7 Cassy m. Thomas McCrary: Cassy named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will.
2.1.8 Charity m. ___ Farmer: Charity named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is David Little.
2.1.8.1 Mary Farmer: stepdaughter mentioned in will of David Little.
m. David Little
2.1.8.2 David Little
2.1.8.3 Elizabeth Little
2.1.8.4 Joseph Little
2.1.8.5 James Little
2.1.8.6 Jane Little
2.1.8.7 John Little
2.1.8.8 Nancy Little
2.1.8.9 Thomas E. Little
2.1.8.10 Holland Little
2.2 James Adair m. Rebecca Montgomery: James named as son in father's will. 110a from Nathaniel Hillen, 144a granted to him directly. POA to brother Benjamin in Book G, Pg. 666. Does POA mention Rebecca? Or dower releases? Deeds LCW J/161-162, A/308. J/161 is sale to sons of James Sr. - Joseph and George R. James 327 1790 Census? If 13 children, only 10 in this census.
2.2.1 Joseph Adair: LCW J/160 sells interest to brother George R.
2.2.2 George R. Adair m. Rachel Musgrove: George named in deed from brother Joseph.
(From Indiana Data according to Brownlee:)
2.2.3 Margaret Jane Adair m. John Ewing
2.2.4 Rebecca Adair m. James Remy
2.2.5 John Adair
2.2.6 Jane Adair m. ___Eads
2.2.7 Isaac Adair m. Jane Holland
2.2.8 Lucretia Adair m. John Wildridge
2.2.9 James Adair
2.3 Benjamin Adair m. Nancy (George?): Benjamin named as son in father's will. Benjamin's will Box 1, Pkg 1. I have seen another cite for will. Benjamin 133 1790 Census. Only 3 of 5 sons accounted for, 2 of 4 daughters. Children below in his will.
2.3.1 Zadock
2.3.2 William
2.3.3 John
2.3.4 d m. James Jamieson
2.3.5 d m. Samuel Bowie
2.3.6 Isaac
2.3.7 Benjamin
2.3.8 Margaret
2.3.9 d m. William Craig
2.4 Jean/Jane Adair m. Ramage
2.5 John Adair m. Sarah Adair (son of Joseph???). Died in Revolution. Note: Sarah named in Joseph's will. Might have been daughter in law, wife of the deceased son John. [Jett places John as a son of Joseph Sr. whereas Brownlee makes a case for him being a possible son of either Joseph or his brother James.]
2.5.1 Benjamin Adair, Jr.
2.5.2 Joseph Adair
2.5.3 Martha Adair
2.5.4 Hezekiah Adair
2.5.5 Isaac Adair

2. Censuses:
1810 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina, five Adairs are found in a total of 72 pages as follows; page numbers represent which page in 72 the entry is found. All age numbers are single digit except one (13). I am not sure which 1810 Adairs these fit exactly:
P. 25, Wm. Adir, 001103010002
P. 58, Elisha Adear or Adiar, 32011101100 (13)
P. 58, Benja. Adir, 021011020102
P. 59, Jas Adir, 100102001000
P. 60, Jas Adir, 200102001000

1820 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina; there are two James Adairs in the census - the other one is an older couple with no children. There is no guarantee that this is the right James Adair; however, our James and his wife Rebecca was here as late as 1819 per a deed as noted below.
James Adair, males 0-10:1; 10-16:1; 26-45:1; females 0-10:1; 10-16:2; 26-45:1.

3. Laurens County Estate Book A-1 [there are several James Adairs in Laurens County at this time - I assume the following is for this individual considering the relations among the purchasers]:
Pp. 263-265: "Saile Bill of the Estate of Aberham Hollen decd. Purchasers: Esener Hollen, Baswel Hollen, Thos Hollen, Reson Hollen, Wm. Hollen, Richd Hollen, Joseph Mitchel, James Adair, Elisha Adair, Joseph Adair, George Adair, Benjamin Adair, Robert Hannah, James Hannah, George Dillard, James Ensley, Aberham Tinsley, Michael Farguson, Saml Lard, Jas. Lard, John Kirk, John Cargil, Jas Jones, Jas Ramage, David Little, Alexr Monro, Elexander Morrison, Wm. Gray, John Miller, Bennet Langston, John A. Elmore, John Pucket, John Ginn, Jas. Brown, Thos Ensley, Joseph Gallegly, Jas. Blakely, Wm. Jones, Wm. Rogers. Proven accompts Sarah Lard, Thomas Holland, Richard Holland, John Dannel Kern, John Waer; Basel Holland, Thos Holland admrs."

4. I am unsure as to which James Adair the following James may be but it may be this James. Per "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 14, p. 18, "Laurens District Estate Divisions 1825-1834":
"John Prayther decd real Estate. Joseph Dollar & Hannah his wife $82.50, vs William Dollar & Lyny his wife, $87.03, James Prayther, Archibald Prayther, Martha Prayther, Bryce Prayther, Nelly Prather, James Adair guardian, $261.11."

5. "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 15, pp. 164-168, "Some Jury Lists from Ninety Six District" lists a James Adair from the Laurens County subdivision of the District for 18 Apr 1798. There are several James Adairs at this time in the county and this individual may or may not be this person.

6. "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 25, pp. 22-23, 84, "Laurens District Coroner's Inquisitions 1802-1865," show Robert Long, Esquire, as one of the Justices of the Peace:
Pp. 22-23: "Inquest on the Body of John Rea. Filed 2nd Jany 1809. Laurens District - An Inquisition Indented taken at John Luks in the district aforesaid the twenty first day of november in the year 1808, before me Robert Long Esquire one of the Justices assigned to keep the peace in and for the said district (the Coroner being absent) upon the view of the body of John Rea of the district of Laurens aforesaid taylor, then and there Lying dead upon the oaths of William Craigg, James Howeton,Samuel Mcconokey, Patrick Scott, James Willson, David Graham, John Dilard, francis Bradock, James Adair senior, Thomas Mccrery, William Mcclure senior, Reuben Meddows, James Craig, David Templeton senior good and Lawful men of the said district who being charged and Sworn to enquire for the Said State, when, where, how, and after what manner the Said John Rea came to his death do Say upon their oathes that he aforesaid John Rea did come to his death By Intoxication... In witness whereof... the Jurors... put our hand and seal the day and year first above written. Robert Long J.P., Willam Craig, James (X) Howerton, Samuel Mconaky, Patrick Scott, James Willson, David Graham, John Dillard, Francis (X) Braddock, James Adair, Thomas Mccrary, William (X) McCluer, Reuben Meador, James Craig, David (X) Templeton."
P. 84: [Note: I suggest that Joseph Adair was probably the son of Joseph (the cooper) and Elizabeth Adair, the first James was their son, and the second James was probably the son of James(the cooper) and Eleanor Adair. "Inquest on the dead Body of Jack and African the property of Thomas McCrery ... Filed 16 April 1810. Laurens District - An inquisition indented taken at Thomas McCrery's... the Sixth day of April in the year 1810, before me Robert Long one of the Justices assinged to keep the peace for the district aforesaid, upon the view of the Body of a Negro man named Jack ... then and there lying Dead upon the Oaths of Joseph Adair, Josiah Williams, John Finney, Manaseh Finney, Abraham Holland, Richard Holland, George McCrery, John Weeks, James Adair son of Joseph, John Gamble, George Gamble and James Adair; good and lawful men of the said district ... Say upon their oaths that Jack the Negro ... with a Cord madeof cotton usually termed a plough Line ... and there in his cabin with said rope Round his neck, double in the form of a noose and the other part tied round one of the ribs of the cabin aforesaid by which means he was strangled to death then and there Volontarily and feloniously as a felon ofeldid kill and Murder and hang himself against the peace of this State. Robert Long, J.P., Joseph Adair, Josiah Williams, John finney, Manasseh Finney, Abram Holland, Richard Holland, Geo. McCrery, John Weeks, James Adair, John Gamble, George Gamble, James Adair."

7. From Ancestry.com's "Blacks Found in the Deeds of Laurens & Newberry Counties,XC: 1785-1827" is found Roger Brown as Justice of the Peace from 1792 through 1799. Some of the transactions involved Adairs as follows. I am not sure exactly which Adair family since the names were so repetitive among cousins, but I believe the most likely candidate is Joseph Adair who had the sons John, Robert, and James:
"Deed Book D: 155. April 17, 1792. Bill of Sale. James Flin, of Laurens County, South Carolina in consideration of the sum of ₤120 Sterling have sold unto John Doyal, a negro woman named Sela, about 35 or 36 years of age, country born. Also one negro girl named Tabbey about 10 or 11 years of age, also one other negro girl child named Willey about 7 years of age and one other negro child named Dicey about 2 years old all three the children of said Sela. James (mark) Finn, Wit. Robert Adair, James Adair. Proved by Robert Adair 11 May 1792 before Roger Brown. J.P. Recorded May 15, 1792."
"Deed Book E:370. February 12, 1795. bill of Sale. I Patrick O'Bryant, planter, of Laurens County, South Carolina in consideration of the sum of ₤60 Sterling paid by Joseph Adair of the County and State aforesaid sell one Negroes Wench named Poll ages about 40 years old, one Negroes boy named Jacob, One grey horse, one black mare, and one bay cold mare, three cows, one black, one spotted, one red and 3 calves... 12 February 1795. Signed Patrick (O) O'Bryant. Wit. John Adair, James Adair. Proved by John Adair 14 Feb. 1795 before Roger Brown, Justice of said County. Recorded February 18, 1795."
"Deed Book F: 184. December 15, 1796. Bill of Sale. Joseph Adair and Thomas Hughey, both of Laurens County, South Carolina, planters, to Bryant Leek, of the same place in consideration of the sum of $152, sell one negro boy named Jacob to said Bryant Leek. Joseph Adair, Thomas Hughey. Wit. Robert Adair. William Saxon. Proved by William Saxon 4 January 1797 before Roger Brown, J.P. Recorded February 21, 1797."
"Deed Book F: 431. September 1, 1798. Bill of Sale. Thomas Gary, of Laurens County, South Carolina in consideration of the sum of $00?? have sold to James Adair for, of the same place, two negroes, one woman name Cynthia and the other a negro girl named Jemina. Thomas Gary, L.S. Wit. J.P. Williams, David Mason. Proved by David Mason. 19 February 1799 before Roger Brown, J.P."

8. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction. [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]
A. "Recorded in Will Book D-l, Page 104, Bundle 65, pkg. 10. Proven January 14, 1813. David Anderson Ordy. Will of Joseph Adair:
"State of South Carolina Laurens District. In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by those presents that I Joseph Adair of tho same State and District are now in good health and in my natural senses at this date and time make this my last will and testament. At my death I bequeath my body to tho tomb, my soul to the almighty God, my maker and created and Jesus Christ my redeemer. Likewise I give and bequeath unto John Adair my son all the land that I layed off for him, that Richard Hollen and John Frier now lives on and one Negro woman named Jude. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son James Adair all that part of a tract of land he now lives on lying on the South Side of Little Dunkins Creek bounded on land of Thomas McCrary, Alexander Wilkerson, Elisha Adair and one Negro man named Duke. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Adair the money that he did receive from Alexander Wilkerson for a tract of land made over by me and my son Elisha Adair to said Wilkerson and one Negro girl named Tamer. Likewise I give and bequeath to my son Elisha Adair all that part of land I now live on containing three hundred and seventy five acres more or less, resurvayed by John A. Elmore one Negro boy named Morris, one new waggon and all her harness. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Joseph Adair, son of Elisha Adair, one set of silver coat buttons, and one set of silver breeches buttons to my son Robert Adair. I likewise, give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth and her husband John Huston, one Negro girl named Clartis to be thern during there natural life, and at their death to be equally divided among all Elizabeth Huston's children of her natural body. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jean, wife of Thomas Holland. one Negro girl named Dice. Likewise, I give unto my daughter Cassy, wife of Thomas McCrary one Negro woman named Lid. Likewise, I give and bequeath, unto Charity, wife of David Little, one Negro woman named Sarah and all the rest of my perishable property to be equally divided among my eight children of my natural body. I hereby set my hand and seal this 20th of January, 1812. It being the thirty sixth and thirty seventh years of American Independency. And l do here appoint Elisha Adair and John Adair my Executors.
Joseph Adair (Seal)
Witness present: Richard Holland, William Adair, George McCrary
Recorded in Will Book D-1, Page 105. Recorded date not available. Proven Jan, 15, 1813. David Anderson Ordy."
B. James Adair - "to son, James Adair, the tract of land he now lives on, lying on the S side of Little Duncan Creek. add. Thos. McCrary. Alexander Wilkerson, & Elisha Adair; also a Negro man Duke."
Deed Bk. K, p. 235 - 6 Jan. 1819, James Adair to Wm. Gamble, 135 a. on Miller's Fork, part of an original grant to Joseph Adair, adj. James Howerton and land formerly belonging to Elisha Adair. Release of dower by Rebecca Adair.
Nothing further of this James Adair has been found in Laurens Co. records. In 1823, Elisha Adair owned a slave Duke. Same Duke?"

9. From the book "Adair History and Genealogy," by James Barnett Adair, 1924, p. 150: "James Adair, moved to Tennessee, settled S.E. of Nashville, in 1800."
This does not seem correct since we have records above showing him in Laurens co. through at least 1819. 
Adair, James (I3722)
 
4879 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
1. James Adair m. Eleanor: 150a land grant to James Adair-same date as Joseph 250a. Both referred to in records as coopers (barrel makers). James, cooper in LCD F/8,9,10, A/185. Eleanor released right of dower on deed dated 2/12/1796; date of transfer by James was 2/24/1784. Which deeds correspond with which dates? See Joseph below. Eleanor was also witness on deed from William Price and wife, Margaret to James Adair, son of James, 2/6/1792.
1.1 Joseph Adair m. Sarah Dillard [Surname Dillard is a Jett addition and I don't believe proven even though many LDS lines use this as well without documentation.]: Joseph Adair, Jr. to Wm. Holland, 120 ac. Release of dower by Sarah, wife of Joseph Jr., and Eleanor, widow of James Adair, dec'd, LCD F/109. Suggests land owned by James m. to Eleanor, but how does it correspond to land grants? If land belonged to Joseph junior by intestacy laws, why wasn't James m. to Hannah on deed, too? LCD G/570 has dower release for Sarah Adair, wife of Joseph.
1.1.1 Thomas Adair m. Rebecca Brown: LCD H/22, Joseph Adair of Duncan Creek to eldest son Thomas Adair. Witness Jane Adair. Dower releases for Rebecca in LCD H/129, H/209, and land purchased H/228.
1.1.2 ?Hannah m. John Jones: see F/8,9,10. 8 & 9: 8/1/1795. 10: 2/25/1784. F/10 is deed from James Sr. and wife Eleanor to John Jones, has witnesses James Adair, saddler, and James Adair, Jr. [Without giving a reason, Jett places Hannah as a possible daughter of Joseph, son of James; however, Brownlee indicates she believes her to be a daughter of the original James and Eleanor which would make her a sister to Joseph son of James. Perhaps a typo on Jett's part.]
1.2 James Adair m. Hannah: Corresponds to James son of James in the Williams petition per Brownlee. James m. Rebecca had a son James, but probably not old enough to sign petition as James m. Rebecca born 1747 per Indiana tombstone. Petition 1780 would mean James m. Rebecca was 33 in 1780; doubtful his son James could be of fighting age. Compare to Adair compilation. LCD M/77-78 reports death of James Adair, Sr., widow Hannah. Hannah Adair's will LCW F/65, proven 1826. James 115(2) 1790 Census. 2 daughters not accounted for. James Jr. was under 16 according to this census.
1.2.1 Elizabeth m. James? Parlmore (Palmer): LCD M/77-78.
1.2.2 Mary m. John Prather: LCD M/77-78.
1.2.2.1 Susannah Prather (Prater?): Witness on will of Hannah LCW F/65.
1.2.2.2 Hannah Prather m. Joseph Dollar
1.2.2.3 Linny m. William Prather
1.2.2.4 Archibald m, Susannah Meadors
1.2.2.5 Martha Prather
1.2.2.6 Betsy/Priscilla Prather m. Daniel Owens
1.2.2.7 James Prather
1.2.2.8 Mary (Molly) Prather
1.2.2.9 Bryce Prather
1.2.2.10 Elinor Prather
1.2.3 Nelly (Eleanor) m. Ramage: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.3.1 Benjamin Ramage
1.2.3.2 John Jewell Ramage
1.2.3.3 Washington Ramage
1.2.4 James Adair Jr.: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.5 Hannah m. Rueben Meadors: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.6 Susannah m. William Cassels (Castles): LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.7 Nancy m. Willis Langston: LCD M/77-78, LCW F/65.
1.2.8 Martha m. Wm. Gamble: LCD M/77-78.
1.2.8.1 Patsey Gamble: LCW F/65."

2. Censuses:
1810 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina, five Adairs are found in a total of 72 pages as follows; page numbers represent which page in 72 the entry is found. All age numbers are single digit except one (13). I am not sure which 1810 Adairs these fit exactly:
P. 25, Wm. Adir, 001103010002
P. 58, Elisha Adear or Adiar, 32011101100 (13)
P. 58, Benja. Adir, 021011020102
P. 59, Jas Adir, 100102001000
P. 60, Jas Adir, 200102001000

1850 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina, family 1300, pg. 157 of 159 (next door neighbor is Robert Adair, age 48, and family and two houses further is Edmond Adair, age 35 or 38):
James Adair, 69, farmer, $6000.
Eliza Adair, 67.
Henry H. Adair, 30, farmer.
Elizabeth Green, 38.
Elizabeth Simpson, 14.
Elizabeth Adair, 26.
William, 2.
Isaac, 7/12.

1860 US: Clinton Post Office, Laurens Co., South Carolina, p. 239, 6 Aug 1860, family 1919 (next door neighbor is Robert Adair, age 53; there are several other nearby Adairs who could be their children):
Jas. Adair, 79, farmer, $5,200, $25,000, SC.
D. Adair, 77, SC.
Mary Martin, 25, SC.

3. "The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 4, pp. 103-106, contains the 1829 Census of Laurens District. It notes: "This is one of three state census records extant before 1850, the other two being Fairfield (1829) and Kershaw (1839) Districts." It was a census of all the free white inhabitants. Included in the census are the following Adairs and Browns, most of which I am not familiar since the Adairs and Browns I follow in my database generally left the District in the first decade of the 1800s. The number stands for the number in the family.
Pg. 1:
Adair, Robert, 2
Adair, James, 9
Adair, Benjamin, 9
Adair, Robert, 9
Adair, John, 5
Adair, Thomas, 7
Pg 3:
Brown, Joseph, 11
Brown, Samuel Revd., 6
Brown, Anderson, 3
Brown, Harlin, 8
Brown, Omy, 2
Brown, Susan, 1
Pg. 4:
Brown, Bexy, 7
Brown, Samuel, 4
Brown, Benjamin, 7
Brown, James, 5

4. I am unsure as to which James Adair the following James may be but it may be this James. Per "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 14, p. 18, "Laurens District Estate Divisions 1825-1834":
"John Prayther decd real Estate. Joseph Dollar & Hannah his wife $82.50, vs William Dollar & Lyny his wife, $87.03, James Prayther, Archibald Prayther, Martha Prayther, Bryce Prayther, Nelly Prather, James Adair guardian, $261.11."

5. "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," "Laurens District Coroner's Inquisitions 1802-1865":
Vol. 26, pp. 17-18 [I suggest that Thomas McCrary, Jr., is the husband of Cassandra Adair, Reuben Meadors is husband to Hannah Adair, James Adair Sr is probably the son of James and Eleanor Adair, and James Adair Jr is probably his son.]:"An Inquest on the Dead Body of a Negro man named Daniel the property of Reuben Meddows. Filed November 5th 1816. Laurens District - An Inquest taken at Reuben Meddows in the district of Laurens aforesaid the seventeenth day of September in the year 1816 before me Robert Long Esquire one of the Justices assigned to keep the peace in the district aforesaid... Daniel... Lying dead upon of the oaths of Jason Meddows, James Bonds, James Adair, senior, Thomas McCrery senior, Francis Braddock, Stephen Bradock, Joseph McConohey, James Adair junior, Joseph McCrery, Thomas McCrery junior, William Scott and John finney... Daniel, came to his death, do say upon their Oaths, that he came to his death by the visitation of God then and there to wit Reuben Meddows field aforesaid he died... In witness... Robt Long J.P., Jason Meador for., James (X) Bonds, James Adair, Thomas McCrary, Francis (X) Braddock, Stephen Bradock, Joseph Mcconathy, James adair junr., Joseph Mccrary, Thos McCrary Junr., William Scott, John finney."

6. Article "Some Arkansas Confederate Veterans with South Carolina Roots," from the "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 30, p. 149: "In 1911, the State of Arkansas sent extensive questionnaires to the state's resident Confederate pensioners. These men were asked to name parents, grandparents,a nd in laws..."
"Leander Benjamin Ramage, born December 25, 1829 in Laurens District, South Carolina, son of John Daniel Ramage and the grandson of Benjamin and Nellie Ramage. His mother was Nancy Adair, daughter of James Adair and Dellia Holland."
[My note: James Adair and Nellie Adair Ramage were brother and sister.]

7. The publication "Laurens County Kinfolks Volume 1 Book 2," by Richard W. Fowler, gives the following family: "James Adair, Jr. (son of James, gson of John) was b. 15 Oct 1781 and d. 6 Jun 1862. He m. Delilah Holland, dau. of William Holland and Mary Weyman. (Eliza in 1850 census.) Children:
A. Nancy Weyman Adair, b. 1805; d. 1877. She m. John Jewel Ramage, son of Benjamin Ramage and Eleanor [of my database; John and Nancy are first cousins].
B. Robert James Adair, b. 2 Jun 1807; d. 6 Apr 1864 in Laurens Co., SC. He m. (1) Sarah Jacks, d. of Isaac Jacks and Anna Whitten. He m. (2) Minnie Copeland, d. of Leisel Copeland and Lena Hollingsworth.
C. Elizabeth Adair, b. 17 Jun 1810; d. 17 Oct 1823 in Laurens Co., SC.
D. Edmond Adair, b. abt 1812. He married Susan Dillard.
E. Henry Adair, b. abt 1818. He m. Elizabeth Pitts."

8. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction. [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]
"Other land in the adjacent area was purchased by James Adair, Sr. as will be seen by later deeds, he was born 15 May 1752, died 18 Aug. 1818, intestate.
Deed Book M. pp. 77-78 - State of South Carolina, Laurens District - Whereas James Adair, Senr., of this District departed this life in the month of August 1818 and at the time of his death was possessed of a personal estate, consisting of negroes, horses, cows, hogs, sheep, waggon, household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder, cotton and various other property not mentioned, all of which he was possessed of at the time of his death, and leaving a widow Hannah Adair and seven children, also four children of Elizabeth Parlmore (Palmer) in the right of their mother, to wit. John Prather in the right of his wife Mary; Nelly Ramage (a widow); James Adair, Jr., Reuben Meadors in the right of his wife Hannah; Wm. Cassels in the right of his wife Susannah, Willis Langston in the right of his wife Nancy; Wm. Gamble in the right of his wife Martha,all of which are entitled to distributive shares of the said James Adair's estate, that is to say, Hannah. the widow of James Adair, dec'd., is to have one third part of sd. after payment of all just debts and other lawfull expenses that may accrue at the intended sale ... and the remainder of said estate to be equally divided between the eight children of the sd. James Adair ... the four children of Elizabeth Palmore to have their mothers part equally divided between them, share and share alike ... Now for the better distribution and equal division of said estate we, Hannah Adair the wife of James Adair decd., John Prather, Nelly Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, Wm. Cassels, Willis Langston, and Wm. Gamble do agree to sell the estate before described on a credit untill the first day of January 1820 and to divide the proceeds thereof as before directed. Now know all by these presents that we Hannah Adair, John Prather, Nelly Ramage, and James Adair, Junr., Reuben Meadors, William Cassels, Willis Langston and William Gamble, are held and firmly bound unto each other in the following sums, that is Hannah Adair in the sum of three thousand dollars, John Prather in the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars, Nelly Ramage in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, James Adair in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, Reuben Meadors in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, William Cassels in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, Willis Langston in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, and William Gamble in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, firmly by these presents in witness whereof we have set our hands and seals this twenty sixth of October 1818. Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if we Hannah Adair, John Prather. Nelly Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, Wm. Cassels, and Willis Langston and William Gamble, stand to keep and perform the foregoing intact by selling the before mentioned estate on a credit untill the first day of January 1820. After giving legal notice of the intended sale, and to give a Bill of Sale to such persons as may purchase at the intended sale, then after payment all just debts of sd. estate as well as expenses that may accrue thereon, and the proceeds to be divided according (to the) foregoing agreement then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this day above written.
William Cassels, Hannah (X) Adair, Willis Langston, John Prateor, William Gamble, Elenor (X) Ramage, James Adaire, Reuben Meadors
Simon Reeder, John L. Abell
South Carolina, Laurens District) Personally came before me John L. Able and made oath that he was present & saw Hannah Adair, John Prather, Elenor Ramage, James Adair, Reuben Meadors, William Cassels, Willis Langston, and William Gamble sign, seal, and deliver the within instrument of writing for the uses and purposes therein contained & that he subscribed his name as a witness thereto was present and saw Simon Reeder subscribe his name as a witness to the same. Sworn to before me this 20th Jany, 1829. W.E. Lynch. J.P., J.L. Abell
A true record of the original 22nd Jany. 1829. John Garlington. R.M.C.
The above agreement regarding the personal property of James Adair, decd., was drawn up a short time after his death; however, it was not recorded until after the death of Hannah Adair. Nothing was done about the real estate of James Adair, decd., until a court action was brought sometime in 1819 by William Cassels & wife regarding partition and division. The land was then exposed to public sale.
Deed Bk. K. p. 316 - 3 Jan. 1820, Samuel Downs, Sheriff of Laurens Dist., to Benjamin Adair for $175 highest bid, 100 a. on waters of Duncan Creek, adj. Wm. Taylor, Basil Holland, Jacob Miller, sold for judgment in court petition of Wm. Cassels & wife vs. James Adair, dec'd., etal. Wit: J.H. Irby, John B. Griffin. (This was the tract sold to James Adair, Sr. in 1814 by Jacob Miller. See Deed Bk. K, p. 65.)
Deed Bk. L, p.78 - 3 Jan. 1820. Samuel Downs, Sheriff of Laurens Distr. to Hannah Adair. By virtue of a writ of partition from the Court of Common Pleas in which Wm. Cassels, etal, were plaintiffs for the purpose of obtaining a partition & division of a certain tract of land sheriff exposed to sale and sold to highest bidder; Hannah Adair, for the sum of $985, 224 a. on waters of Duncan Creek adj. Thos. McCreary, John Abell and Wm. Copeland, a tract formerly owned by James Adair, Sr., decd.. at the time of his death. Wit: Patillo Farrow, Wm. Taylor.
Deed Bk. L. p. 36 - 30 July 1821, Hannah Adair to James Adair for $657, 224 a. whereon I now reside, adj. Thos. McCrary, Wm. Copeland, Thos. Beasley, John Abell, sd. James Adair & John Bryan, subject, nevertheless, to my life estate in that part of land lying on the S side of Allison Creek, being the part whereon the dwelling house now stance. Wit: R. Creswell, J.B. Kennedy. (This was the land Hannah bought from the Sheriff.)
In the Court of Equity, 1821 - Reuben Meadors & wife Hannah vs. heirs of James Adair, Sr., dec'd. Petitioners state that James Adair, Sr. died in 1818, leaving a widow, Hannah Adair & the following children: Mary wife of John Prator; Nelly Ramage; James Adair, Jr.; Susannah wife of Wm. Cassels; Nancy wife of Willis Langston; Martha wife of Wm, Gamble; & Hannah wife of Reuben Meadors.
That James Adair, Jr. received from his father in his lifetime a tract of land worth $600 and an advancement of personal property; that the other legatees received from their father at the time of their marriages quantities of personal property, except the petitioners who received only a horse worth $40, a cow & calf worth $10, a bed & furniture worth $20. Petitioners seek an accounting of the sale of the real & personal property & equal distribution of the proceeds.
Affidavit of James Adair, Jr, states that in the lifetime of his father, he received 100 a. on Duncan Creek. adj. when granted NE on Josiah Greer, SW on Thos. Ellison, other sides vacant, the whole of a tract originally granted to James Hannah.
A copy of the deed was submitted as recorded in Deed Bk. H, p. 249.
(Records as to resolution of the suit were not included.)...
Will of Hannah Adair:
"In the name of God, Amen. I Hannah Adair, being in a low and afflicted state; and calling to mind the frailly and mortality of us may think proper, do make and constitute the following my last will and testament. I commend my soul and body into the merciful hands of that God from whom I received them, trusting in him to save through the merit of his son Jesus Christ. It is my desire that my heirs bury my body in a decent Christian manner, hoping and believing God will raise it at the great resurrection day. It is my will after the following sums are paid to some of my grand Children, to wit, to Patsey Gamble, the sum of fifty dollars to be paid to her when she comes of age. To Jinny Beavers one cow and calf, and to all the rest of my grand children whose parents are now dead the sum of one dollar. Then all the rest of my property consisting of negros stock and household furniture to be sold and equally divided among my living children viz Elenor Ramage, James Adair, Hannah Meddors, Susannah Castles, Nancy Langston, with all the money I may leave and debts due to me on note or otherwise to be equally divided among the above mentioned Children, with crop or any other property belonging to me I wish Susannah Castles part to be given to herself for the use of her children. It is not my will that William Castles should have any management of it, but that it should be the property of my daughter Susannah and her children after her. And I do hereby constitute my son James Adair as my executor to put this my will into affect. And I do hereby certify and declare this to be my last will and testament, given under my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of October, and in the year of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, one thousand eight hunderd and twenty six and in the fiftieth year of the Independence of the United States of America. Hannah (X) Adair (Seal) her mark
Signed in presence of us: Thomas S. Leak, Isham Milam, Susannah Prater"
Recorded in Book F, Page 65. Recorded date not available.
Proven date December 4th, 1826. Bundle 3, Package 9.
Children of James and Hannah Adair - 8 in number:
1. Elizabeth Adair, date or birth unknown; she died before her father. Name of her husband not given but is thought to have been James Palmer who died in 1826. His estate was administered by Henry McKelvey with David Gamble and Wm. Copeland, sureties. Estate appraisal was made by Wm. Gamble, Reuben Meadors and James Adair. Names and dates of birth of the Palmer children not known. [NB: one of them was most likely Virginia (Jinny) Palmer who m. William Langley Bevis].
2. Mary Adair, b. c1771 - mar. John Prather. Their chn:
Hannah Prather - mar. Joseph Dollar.
Linny Prather - mar. William Dollar.
Archibald Prather - mar. his cousin, Susannah Meadors.
Martha Prather
Betsy? or Priscilla? Prather mar. Daniel Owens. (Daniel Owens thought to have been from Newberry Co. Daniel Owens, son of John Owens and Mary Long of Duncan Creek community died single in 1811.)
James Prather
Mary (Polly) Prather - b. 1808
Bryce Prather - b. 1810
Elinor (Nelly) Prather - b. 1813
3. Eleanor(Nelly) Adair, b. 2 Jan. 1774 - mar. Benjamin Ramage. [Their chn:]
Benjamin Ramage
John Jewell Ramage, b. 14 Mar. 1801 - mar. Nancy Weyman Adair.
Washington Ramage, b. c1810 - mar. Sarah Ann Wilson - Ala.
4. James Adair, Jr., b. 15 Oct. 1781 - mar. Delilah Holland. [Their chn:]
Nancy Weyman Adair, b. 5 Nov. 1805 - mar. Jno. Jewell Ramage.
Robert James Adair, b. 2 June 1807 - mar. Sarah Jacks.
Elizabeth Adair, b. 17 June 1810 - d. 17 Oct. 1823.
Edmond Adair, b. 18 Oct. 1814 - mar. Susan Dillard.
Hannah Adair, b. 7 Nov. 1816 - mar. Matthew Simpson.
Isaac Adair, b. 21 July 1818 - mar. Sarah Dillard.
James Henry Adair, b. 4 Aug. 1820 - mar. Elizabeth Pitts.
William H. Adair, b. 31 Oct. 1822 - d. 6 Oct. 1844.
5. Hannah Adair, b. Sept. 1784 - mar. Reuben Meadors. [Their chn:]
Susannah Meadors - mar. her cousin Archibald Prather.
Paschal Motley Meadors, b. 18 Jan. 1808 - mar. Sarah Ann Miller.
Oney Meadors, b. 21 Sept. 1809 - mar. James M. Braddock.
Mary (Polly) Meadors - mar. Pearson
Martha Meadors, died Nov. 1856, in her 33rd. year, mar. Lemuel Oxner.
Reuben Byrum Meadors, died 25 Apr. 1848 in his 24th year, mar. J. Eunice Richey. Their dau. Elizabeth, mar. D..P. Buzzard.
James Adair Meadors, b. 15 Oct. 1824, mar. (1) Mary Susan McKittrick, (2) Margaret Adeline Hudgens.
?Ann Meadors, died young?
6. Susannah Adair mar. William Cassels. NFI
7. Nancy Adair mar. Willis Langston. NFI
8. Martha Adair mar. William Gamble. NFI"

BURIAL:
1. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9708/ahcem.html: Holland-Leak-Adair-Burying Ground. This burying ground is on the highway from Clinton to Newberry, miles from Clinton on the left side of the road (going toward Newberry) near the railroad track in Laurens County, South Carolina.
Adair, James S.; Oct. 15, 1771 - June 6, 1862.
Adair, Delilah A.H., wife of James Adair; Nov. 29, 1783 - Jan. 18, 1864.
Simpson, Hannah, wife of Nathan Simpson, daughter of Jas. & Delilah Adair; Nov. 7, 1816 - Dec. 8, 1884.
Adair, William, son of Jas. & Delilah Adair; Oct. 1822 - Oct. 1841.
Adair, James Henry, son of Jas. & Delilah Adair; Aug. 4, 1820 - April 1, 1865.
Adair, Isaac; July 31, 1818 - Aug. 9, 1863.

2. Http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9708/hcem.html. Holland Cemetery is on the top of a steep bank on the right of the road 4 1/2 miles north of the center of Clinton in Laurens County, South Carolina. It is on Highway 56. Located near the top of the hill on the south side of Duncan's Creek. The highway cut in to the cemetery. Buried within are:
Holland, Thomas. Feb. 12, 1762 - Oct. 3, 1815. Note: Marker erected by John Bryan, son-in-law. Actual inscription: "Sacred to the memory of Thomas Holland born Feb 12, 1762 and departed this life Oct 3, 1815."
Holland, Jane. May 30, 1765 - Aug. 25, 1830. Note: Marker erected by John Bryan, son-in-law. Actual inscription: "Sacred to the memory of Jane Adair Holland born May 30, 1765 - and departed this life July 25, 1830."
Relations also buried there include:
a. Aseneth, consort of Samuel Copeland, and daughter of Thomas and Jane Holland, died Feb. 1, 1823, age 28 years.
b. Elizabeth Adair, daughter of James and Delilah (Holland) Adair, June 17, 1810 - Oct. 17, 1822. 
Adair, James S. (I3719)
 
4880 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
2. Joseph Adair m. Sarah Lafferty, m. Susannah Long: 250a land grant, present site of Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church. Was sold 1778 to Benjamin Adair LCD A/189, 1778). Release by wife??? Will in LCW A-1/19, dated 1788, other info says death 1801. Joseph 414(5) 1790 Census?
2.1 Joseph Adair m. Elizabeth - Joseph's son named in father's will. His will LCW D-1/104; Bundle 65, Pkg. 10, proven 1/14/1813.
2.1.1 John m. Jane Jones: John named as son in father's will.
2.1.2 James m. Rebecca: James named as son in father's will.
2.1.3 Robert: Robert named as son in father's will.
2.1.4 Elisha m Elizabeth (Betsy) Reese?: Elisha named as son in father's will.
2.1.4.1 Joseph: Named as grandson in grandfather's will
2.1.4.2 Washington
2.1.4.3 Isaac
2.1.4.4 Thomas R. m. Jane Blakely
2.1.4.5 Allen
2.1.4.6 Richmond
2.1.4.7 Matilda
2.1.5 Elizabeth m. George Davis: Elizabeth named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is John Huston.
2.1.5.1 Mary Davis m. Robert Cunningham Hanna
2.1.5.2 Hannah Davis m. Robert McCord
2.1.5.3 George Davis
m. John Huston
2.1.5.4 Joseph Hughston
2.1.5.5 Elisha Hughston
2.1.5.6 Nancy/Agnes Hughston m. James Wilson
2.1.6 Jean m. Thomas Holland: Jean named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will. Thomas Holland 101 1790 Census?
2.1.7 Cassy m. Thomas McCrary: Cassy named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will.
2.1.8 Charity m. ___ Farmer: Charity named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is David Little.
2.1.8.1 Mary Farmer: stepdaughter mentioned in will of David Little.
m. David Little
2.1.8.2 David Little
2.1.8.3 Elizabeth Little
2.1.8.4 Joseph Little
2.1.8.5 James Little
2.1.8.6 Jane Little
2.1.8.7 John Little
2.1.8.8 Nancy Little
2.1.8.9 Thomas E. Little
2.1.8.10 Holland Little
2.2 James Adair m. Rebecca Montgomery: James named as son in father's will. 110a from Nathaniel Hillen, 144a granted to him directly. POA to brother Benjamin in Book G, Pg. 666. Does POA mention Rebecca? Or dower releases? Deeds LCW J/161-162, A/308. J/161 is sale to sons of James Sr. -Joseph and George R. James 327 1790 Census? If 13 children, only 10 in this census.
2.2.1 Joseph Adair: LCW J/160 sells interest to brother George R.
2.2.2 George R. Adair m. Rachel Musgrove: George named in deed from brother Joseph.
(From Indiana Data according to Brownlee:)
2.2.3 Margaret Jane Adair m. John Ewing
2.2.4 Rebecca Adair m. James Remy
2.2.5 John Adair
2.2.6 Jane Adair m. ___Eads
2.2.7 Isaac Adair m. Jane Holland
2.2.8 Lucretia Adair m. John Wildridge
2.2.9 James Adair
2.3 Benjamin Adair m. Nancy (George?): Benjamin named as son in father's will. Benjamin's will Box 1, Pkg 1. I have seen another cite for will. Benjamin 133 1790 Census. Only 3 of 5 sons accounted for, 2 of 4 daughters. Children below in his will.
2.3.1 Zadock
2.3.2 William
2.3.3 John
2.3.4 d m. James Jamieson
2.3.5 d m. Samuel Bowie
2.3.6 Isaac
2.3.7 Benjamin
2.3.8 Margaret
2.3.9 d m. William Craig
2.4 Jean/Jane Adair m. Ramage
2.5 John Adair m. Sarah Adair (son of Joseph???). Died in Revolution. Note: Sarah named in Joseph's will. Might have been daughter in law, wife of the deceased son John. [Jett places John as a son of Joseph Sr. whereas Brownlee makes a case for him being a possible son of either Joseph or his brother James.]
2.5.1 Benjamin Adair, Jr.
2.5.2 Joseph Adair
2.5.3 Martha Adair
2.5.4 Hezekiah Adair
2.5.5 Isaac Adair

2. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction. [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]
"John Adair - killed in '82. John Adair served as a private in the Revolution and was killed in 1762 [s/b 1782]. His widow, Sarah, drew a state annuity for his service. His indent for Revo. service, No. 349, Book 8, was redeemed by James Adair, admr. of the estate of John Adair, dec'd. on 15 Sept. 1785. (Accounts Audited, SC Archives). Estate papers for John Adair are in Abbeville Co. C.H., Box 2, pkg. 30, administered 5 May 1784 by Sarah Adair, James Adair, Joseph Adair, and James Montgomery. Inv. made by Thomas Ewing, James Craig, and Benjamin Adair.
Mrs. Sarah Adair furnished the hire of a wagon and salt for the use of the Militia in the Revo. Indent No. 351, Book S...£3... 5 sh... 5½ pence.
John Adair left a widow, Sarah, and five children:
Benjamin Adair. Jr.
Joseph Adair
Martha Adair
Hezekiah Adair
Isaac Adair
All were minors in Laurens Co. Court Minutes in 1785. Benjamin Adair, Sr. was guardian of the minors, with Joseph Adair, surety.
John Adair received a Royal Grant of 100 a. in Craven Co. (*Colonial Craven Co. included a part of the present Laurens Co.) on waters of Duncan Creek. The original grant certified on 18 Aug. 1772, granted 11 Aug. 1774, memorial in the Auditor General's Office, Book M, No. 13. p, 230, 7 Jan. 1775.
Laurens. Co. Deed Bk, F. pp. 49-50 - 1 Dec. 1778, John Adair and wife Sarah, to James Adair for 10 shillings paid to him the said John Adair by the above named James Adair, 100 a. in Craven Co., waters of Duncan Creek, bound N by James Adair; SE on Joseph Adair & vacant land; and on all other sides vacant land ... mentions plat to the original grant... mentions that another deed is to be made and dated "the day next after the day of the date of these presents"...
(s) John Adair, (s) Sarah Adair
Wit: William Adair, William Ross, John Finney
(Note: During this period, land transfer was made by the old form of "lease and release". The above document was the "lease" for 10 shillings. Recorded next was the "release" document by which the land was actually sold for £50.)
2 Dec. 1778 - John Adair and wife, Sarah, to James Adair, saddler, for £50, the above 100 a. in Craven Co., waters of Duncan Creek, the original grant certified 18 Aug. 1772, granted 11 Aug. 1774. etc... (deed continues with description given in first deed).
(s) John Adair, (s) Sarah Adair
Wit. William Adair, William Ross, John Finney
Dec. 2, 1778 - Received from James Adair, Jr., the sum of £50 in full consideration. (s) John Adair
Before me, George Ross. J.P., personally came William Adair & made oath that he "seen" John Adair and Sarah, his wife, sign, seal, deliver the within lease and release unto James Adair, Jr. for the intent and purposes therein mentioned. (s) William Adair
John Adair evidently held title or right to other land before his death:
Deed Bk. E, p. 405 - 30 Sept. 1794, John Hansel and wife, Sarah, (late wife of John Wattson and John Adair, dec'd.) and Benjamin Adair, Jr., her son and heir of the dec'd John Adair to Benjamin Adair, Sr. for £106 sterling, 173 a. on Duncan Creek, being parts of 3 different tracts: (1) 100 a. add. Joseph Adair, Sr., John Brotherton, John McCrary, & land surveyed by Andrew Paul; (2) 60 a. bounding E on James Adair, W on the other part of the Brotherton land and all other sides on vacant land; (3) 13 a. a part of a tract of 200 a. on the 8 side of Duncan Cr. laid out to James Adair, Sr.
his mark John H Hansel
Wit: James Howerton, James Adair. Jr., John Robinson
Who was John Adair, killed in '82? Adair names in the estate papers of John Adair and the fact that Benjamin Adair, Sr. was guardian of his children indicate that he may have been a son of Joseph Adair, Sr., cooper.
Of the 173 a. owned by John Adair at his death, tract 1 is not readily identified; tract 2 appears to have been the 60 a. purchased by James Adair, cooper, from John and Esther Brotherton in 1774; tract 3 appears to have been 13 a. of the 50 a. kept by James and Eleanor Adair when they deeded 15 a. to John Jones in 1784. So ... was John Adair son and heir of James and Eleanor?"

2. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject tocorrection. Spelling of names subject to correction. For this particular individual, there is no connection yet proved except for proximity in time and location thru the following record. Note the following record, as given by Brownslee, does not tell me whether this individual was of the Laurens County area or not:
"Compensation for Revolutionary Service. South Carolina House of Representatives-Annuities, Claims, and Pension Reports.
1785
Feb. 7 pd. Eliz. Adair, widow of Robert,* killed by Indians.
Apr. 24 pd. Sarah Adair, widow of John, killed in '82.
June 10 pd. Catherine Adair, widow of Benjamin, killed 10 Mar. '81.
Nov. 29 pd. Elizabeth Finny. Widow of John Finny, killed at Cowpens. She mar. (2) Robert Long.
1786 Aug. 23 pd. Eliz'h Adair, wid. of Robert, killed by Indians."

3. The book "Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution," by Bobby Gilmer Moss, lists the following John Adairs, the second of whom could possibly be this individual. Some information may be from more modern and perhaps undocumented family histories. I do not have the abbreviation list as to the sources he gives:
"John Adair, b. 1759, Duncan Creek, S.C. d. 1812, m. Jane Jones. He enlisted during 1779, was captured near Charlotte and his in prison at Camden. (Moved to Ga.) McCall, III, 2."
There is another John in the vicinity listed as follows: "John Adare. He served under Capt. James Dillard in Col. Levi Casey's Little River Regiment of Picken's brigade during 1782. N.A. 246."
There is another John listed who may be a totally unrelated to the Laurens Co. Adairs: "John Adair, Jr. He served in the militia under Col. Anderson after the fall of Charleston. A.A. 22, S349."
There is another who is definitely not related. He is John Adair, son of William, who lived in Chester Co. or the Waxaw Colony. His entry for reference only is as follows: John Adair. W2895. BLWt 21750-160-50. b. 9/20 January 1757, d. 8/9/19 May 1840, m. Catherine Palmer. He served from 1779 to 1780 under Col. Winn and was in the surrender of Charleston. Thereafter, he joined Gen. Sumter as a militiaman and was in the engagements at Williamson's Plantation, at Rocky Mount and at Hanging Rock and was made a captain shortly thereafter by Sumter. By the fall of that year, he was a major. He was captured once and exchanged. He engaged in fourteen battles, the last of which was Eutaw Springs. At one time he was aid de camp to Sumter. He served as a general in the war of 1812. Later, he became a member of Congress and was governor of Kentucky. Patriot Index; D.A.B.; (Kitchens, Zachary, R5999)."

4. "The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 1, p. 67, which also prefaces the list with the following comment: "Compensation for Revolutionary Service. The Following records are preserved in their original form at the South Carolina Archives. They are entitled 'House of Representatives / Annuities, Claims, and Pension Reports,' and although they are unsigned, they evidently were transmitted by the State Treasurer to the House of Representatives."
"May 24, 1785, paid Sarah Adair, widow of John, killed in 82, 8.15."

5. "The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 11, pp. 183-184: "Ninety Six District Militia in the American Revolution," contributed by Robert S. Davis, Jr., Jasper, GA: "The following account of medicines provided South Carolina soldiers during the 1778 American invasion of British East Florida was found in the Lyman C. Draper Collection of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Volume 1, series VV, fo. 28, and is reproduced here with the permission of State Historical Society of Wisconsin. It was located through Josephine L. Harper, 'Guide to the Draper Manuscripts,' (Madison: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1983). The Draper Collection is available on microfilm at the South Carolina Archives, the University of Georgia, Emory University and elsewhere." The doctor was George Ross who was the brother-in-law to Rebecca Montgomery (he married Isabella Montgomery):
"1778. The publick of South Carolina... to George Ross... Dr: To medicines administered to the Men, who went out in the Expedition to Florida under the command of Colonel Williamson, By Order of Colonel James Williams.
August 9th
:8= Vomit 32 s/6-purging Ingredts: with Rheubard 50s/3 for Jon: Adair Junr: in Capt: Josiah Greers compy. 4₤2S6P.
9th= Vomit 3s/6 for 2 papers of purgg. Ingredients ₤ 4+ 6 anadyne powders ₤ 3: for Robt: Long in Ct: Greers Co: 8 12 6..."
17th= Vomit 32s/6 Febrifuge Ingredients ₤3..5s for Jon. Ramage..Capt: Greers Co. 4 17 6.
15th= Febrifuge Ingredients for Jon. Romage...Capt. Greers Compy. 3 5 0.
16th= visit 4 miles 40s/6 cooling powders ₤3 for Jon: Ramage...Capt. Greers Co. 5 0 0.
3 1/2 ozs saline mixture ₤5 for Jon: Ramage...Capt. Greers Compy. 5 0 0.
Vomit 32s/6...for Isaac Adair...Capt. Greer's Company. 1 12 6.
ninety six District
July 31st 79
Personally appeared before me one of the States Justices of the peace Wm Boss... and made oath that the above acct: is Just and true... /S/ J.S. Hayes JP; For Doctr: George Ross /S/ Wm Ross.
Augst. 4 1779
I Dow hear by sertifi that the above Serves Was Don by My orders this from under my Hand this day a bove wrten /S/ Coll Jas Williams."

5. Excerpts of "Adairs" from the book "Laurens County South Carolina - Minutes of the County Court, 1786-1789," by Brent H. Holcomb, SCMar, Columbia, South Carolina, 2004. The book notes: "This is a record that has only been recently found after being lost for so many years. It is incomplete missing the first 54 pages, pages 103-126, and an unknown number of pages at the end of the volume. There is at least one other volume, still missing, covering the years 1790-1799."
It also notes: "Laurens County was formed in 1785 as a county of Ninety Six District. In that year justices of the peace were elected by the General Assembly to be administrators of the county courts. Within the pages of these court minutes are small court cases, lists of deeds presented to be recorded, applications for administrations on estates and wills proved (beginning in 1787), jury lists, petitions of various kinds, appointments for various offices, apprenticeships, estray animals tolled, and other items. The cases heard for debt or damages could not exceed £50, and cases heard for personal damages could not exceed £20. Criminal cases heard could not call for the loss of life or corporal punishment. Larger court cases were heard in the district courts, such as Ninety-Six."
There are many listings of Adair and associated family members. Included is a court record for this John Adair who died and left his young children for custody by others - John was a probable son of either the original James or Joseph [see separate notes in this database by Mildred Brownlee]. Quotations with John Adair:
Pg. 331, 15 Dec 1789: "Ben: Adair Jun'r, Joseph Adair, Martha Adair, Hezekiah Adair & Isaac Adair, Infants orphans of John Adair Dec'd came into Court Chose Ben Adair Senr as their Guardian; Whereupon he the s'd Benjamin Adair Sen'r together with Joseph Adair his security Entered into and acknowledged their bond according to Law."

6. James Williams Petition listing the Adair family Patriots. Note that Thomas Adair's parents are the ones listed as number 4 (Joseph and Sarah) and his grandparents are number 3 (James and Eleanor). Most of the other Adairs were brothers or cousins. The petition has come to me from Mildred Brownlee's manuscript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina" and also from the "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 15, p. 32. James Williams was one of the most renown Patriots of the Laurens area and this listing of signers of the petition of the area gives us a good source of patriots also associated with him. Col. James Williams and Capt. Josiah Greer were also military leaders of many of these same individuals during the 1778 American invasion of British East Florida per the source of Doctor George Ross' medical reimbursement papers quoted in this database under Rebecca Montgomery's notes. This petition typescript is item #5767, Manuscript Dept., Wm. M. Perkins Library at Duke University, Durham NC. Submitted by Mrs. Mary Ann McCrary and published with permission of the Manuscript Dept. This petition pre-dates the Battle of Kings Mountain (7 Oct 1780), as Col. James Williams was killed at that time. [NB: a second version of the petition was located in the South Carolina Library in 1999 and the gaps in the Duke University petition were filled in as indicated by brackets.] {Any notes or comments added by me are in these brackets.}
"To his Excellen[cy John Rutledge, E]sq. Governor & Commander in Chief in & [over th]e state of South Carolina, the Honourable the privy Counsel, the Honourable the Senate & House of Representatives in General Assembly.
Whereas we (the zealous friends to our country, and to all who love and distinguish themselves in her cause) do understand & are exceeding sorry to hear that there are false & [evilly designing] Accusations either lying on or about to shortly be laid against James Williams, our present Colonel in & over Little River Regiment, and designed (as we believe) by the private Enemies of our country to deprive us of so worthy a friend of his Country in general a good officer to us in particular & thereby do a very singular Piece of Service to the common enemies of America. We do briefly & anxiously remonstrate this: that we experimentally know Colo. James Williams to have been a zealous Patriot from the commencement of the America contest with Briten; and to have always stood foremost in every occasion when called upon to the defence of his country. We do further declare that we have never known said Colo. [Jas.].Williams to distress any individuals in the Regiment who voluntarily & judiciously, when legally called upon and commanded to the field, have turned out in the Defence if their Native Rights & Privileges together with that of their Country; & we do avow it from our knowledge, that whensoever Colo. Jas. Williams either directly or indirectly executed any distressing things, it was upon the stubborn & refractory, whose practices of obstinacy declare them inimical to their country: & and that this he did, as being last promissing Effort to reduce them to the dutiful obedience of loyal & fellow citizens. Without delaying you; we your humble Petitioners do earnestly beg that you will hear this our faithful Remonstrance & proceed with our respected Colo. James Williams & all such unjust & disaffected Clamours as may come before you against him, as your superior Judgements may direct: only begging leave to conclude with this one Remark, that doubtless you know that such clamours are frequently the necessary Effect of Disaffection to the Country.
[Signed:] Robt. McCrery Lt. Colo.; George Davis, Capt.; Matthew McCrar[e]y, Lt.; George Young; Matthew Cunningham; Andrew McCrary; James Greer; [James Dillard]; [John Owens]; [Samuel Ewing]; [William Davis]; [Absolom Filby]; [John McCrary Sener]; [John McCrary Juner]; [Robert Long]; [Matthew McCrary]; [William Bean]; [John Williams J.P {note J.P. is crossed out}]; [Wm. Arthur Capt.]; Josiah Greer; Joseph Ramage; John Robinson; John Bourland; John Greer Juner; Isaac Adair; Jms. Adair; [Thos McCrery J.P.]; [James Ones]; [Andrew Ones]; [John Watson]; [Hughes Manford (?)]; [David Watson]; [Isaac Greer]; [James Ralley]; [John Ramage]; [John Glenn]; [John Jones (M L. (?)]; Henry Atwood; James Adair, Sr.; Joseph Adair Jr.; Joseph Adair; Benjamin Adair; Joseph Adair Sr.; James Adair Jr., son of James; [William Adair]; [John Finney]; [John Adair]; [John Adair Sener]; [James Craige]; [William Craig]; [James Howerton]; [Phillip Whitten]; [John Gray]; [John Greer]; [James Montgomery]; Thomas Ewing; William Blake; James Gamble; [Edward Stapleton]; [John Gamble]; [William Huddleston]; [James Huddleston]; [Alexander Adair]; [Benjamin Willson]; [Benja. Goodman]; [Daniel Williams]
Suggested identification of the Adairs who signed this petition:
1. Isaac Adair - Killed in Apr. 1781, left widow, Ruth.
2. Jms. Adair - b. 1747, son of' Joseph Adair, Sr.; mar. Rebecca Montgomery.
3. James Adair, Sr. - died before 1796; wife, Eleanor.
4. Joseph Adair, Jr. - Son of above James & Eleanor; wife Sarah.
5. Joseph Adair - died 1812; son of Joseph Adair, Sr.
6. Benjamin Adair - died 1823; son of Joseph Adair, Sr.; wife Nancy.
7. Joseph Adair, Sr. - died 1789-90; wife: Susannah.
8. James Adair, Jr., son of James - son of James Adair & wife Eleanor; died 1818, wife Hannah.
9. William Adair - died 1780-84. Estate administered 1784, Abbe. Wills, p. 10.
10. John Adair - died 1813 in Ga., wife Jane; son of Joseph Adair; grandson of Joseph Adair, Sr.
11. John Adair, Sr. - Killed in 1782, wife Sarah. Abbe. Wills, p. 10. Probable son of Joseph Adair, Sr. {Kerry's note: or maybe James Adair, Sr.}
12. Alexander Adair - Scotch-Irish immigrant in 1767? See Protestant Immigrants to SC - Janie Revill, p. 74.
{Note the above suggestions are as provided by Mildred Brownlee. I make the following additions of individuals related to the Adairs:
13. James Gamble - father of William Gamble who marries Martha Adair, daughter of James Adair who was son of James Adair, Sr., the original settler and cooper.
14. Robert Long - Son of Susannah Murdough from her first marriage before she married Joseph Adair the cooper.
15. John Owens - Husband of Mary Long. Mary was the sister of Robert Long and a daughter of Susannah Murdough from her first marriage before Joseph Adair.
16. John Ramage - Husband to Jean or Jane Adair, the daughter of Joseph Adair the cooper and his first wife Sarah Laferty.
17. George Davis - Died 1781- 1783. First husband to Elizabeth Adair, daughter of Joseph Adair, Jr. and Elizabeth ___.
18. James Montgomery - Father to Rebecca who married James Adair, the saddler and son of Joseph Adair the cooper. James' other daughter Isabella married Dr. George Ross who was a physician with many of the above in their East Florida expedition in the early days of the Rev. War.
19. John Jones - There were two John Jones in the area at the time. One was the husband of Hannah Adair, daughter of James and Eleanor Adair. Unsure which John Jones this may be. Our John Jones died before Sep 1788."

7. From the Internet: "Stub Indents are another important resource. When South Carolina paid claims for goods, services, or damages from the Revolutionary War, they were paid with certificates called indents. Rather like stub checkbooks, the certificates were in two parts: one part was issued to the claimant as compensation; the other part was a stub on which pertinent information, such as the claimant's name, the nature of the claim, and the amount paid was recorded. The state retained the stub of the indents, and they are found at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History in Office of the Commissioners of the Treasury, Stub Indents and Indexes, 1779-1791, 22 vols."
The following indents are for various Adairs and are from "Accounts Audited of Revolutionary Claims Against South Carolina," ed. by A.S. Salley, The Historical Commission of South Carolina, 1935, copy at FHL:
a. Vol. 1, #20: No. 347 S; Alexander Adair; addressed to Charleston from Laurens Co. 3 Aug 1786. Alexander gives Robert Scott the power to receive the indent; subscribing witness was James Montgomery; rec'd. 14 Jun 1785. Based on militia duty as a private "before and since the reduction of Charlestown"; mentions Col. Anderson's return.
b. Vol. 1, #21: No. 348 S; Benjamin Adair; dated 24 Mar 1785; subscribing witness was John Magee, received 14 Jun 1785; based on "a horse lost in public service in 1779"; no locality shown for Benjamin; mentions Col. Robert Anderson's return.
c. Vol. 1, #22: No. 346 S; Isaac Adair; addressed 5 May 1785 from "Ninety Six District"; empowered Capt. James Dillard to receive payment; subscribing witness was James Montgomery; rec'd 14 Jun 1785; based on militia duty as a private "before and since the reduction of Charlestown"; mentions Col. Anderson's return.
d. Vol. 1, #23: No. 350 S; James Adair; addressed 18 Sep 1785 from "Ninety Six District, Laurens Co."; empowered John Hunter, Esq. to receive payment; subscribing witness was James Montgomery; rec'd 14 Jun 1785; based on militia duty as a private "before and since the reduction of Charlestown" and as wagon master for Col. Ja's Williams from 29th Mar 1780 to 20 May for 52 day; mentions Col. Rob't Anderson's return.
e. Vol. 1, #24: No. 340 W; James Adair, Junr; addressed 7 Sep 1783; received 8 Aug 1785; for "flour supplied the militia in 1783 also for recovery of Horses lost in 1779"; also mentions "flour for the use of the widows and distressed families in Col. Casey's Reg't"; also mentions "horses lost at Augusty [Augusta] under the Command of General Williamson 11 of may 1779"; subscribing witness was Robert Hanna.
f. Vol. 1, #25: No. 1522 Y; James Adare, addressed 27 Jun 1787; based on "120 days Militia duty in Gen'l: Marion's Brigade in 1781, also for a Gun impressed; mentions Lt. Col. Hugh Horry.
g. Vol. 1, #26: No. 349 S; John Adair; addressed 15 Sep 1785 from "96 District"; empowered John Hunter to receive payment; subscribing witness was James "Adear"; rec'd 14 Jun 1785; based on militia duty as a private "before and since the reduction of Charlestown"; mentions Col. Anderson's return.
h. Vol. 1, #27: 1955 X; Joseph Adair; addressed 20 May 1785; empowered John Hunter to receive payment; subscribing witnesses included Robert Anderson, J.P., Col. Levi Casey, and Charles Saxon; based on "Joseph Addairs Commissary Commencing 20th of August 1781 and ending the 1sd of March 1782" including sundries, flour, Indian corn, fodder, "Rations and Necessarys for 2 Wounded Men belonging To Gen'l Greens Army 49 days," "1 Gun & Accoutements lost at Savannah," "Corn & Fodder for Col. Jones of Georgia," "Rations for 9 Horses of Capd. Mac bee Comp'y," "Oats for Col. Washington's Men," work with wagon and team..
i. Vol. 1, #28: No. 106 I; William Adair; addressed 27 Jul 1783; several different men received endorsements in 1786 and 1787 including John Adair, Philip Hart, and John Lewis Gervais; based on service as adjutant for Col. Lacey's Regt. for 60 days June 18, 1780, and 30 days Feb. 12, 1781; subscribing witness was Joseph Palmer, J.P.
Note also that John Adair shows up empowered to collect in behalf of William Kay and John Edward Auston. He also shows up as "John Adair, J.P." the subscribing witness of Ambros Ball.

MARRIAGE:
1. At an average age difference of no less than one and half years between all five known children and knowing John Adair died in the Revolutionary War in 1782, the marriage had to be before 1775. 
Adair, John (I3713)
 
4881 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
2. Joseph Adair m. Sarah Lafferty, m. Susannah Long: 250a land grant, present site of Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church. Was sold 1778 to Benjamin Adair LCD A/189, 1778). Release by wife??? Will in LCW A-1/19, dated 1788, other info says death 1801. Joseph 414(5) 1790 Census?
2.1 Joseph Adair m. Elizabeth - Joseph's son named in father's will. His will LCW D-1/104; Bundle 65, Pkg. 10, proven 1/14/1813.
2.1.1 John m. Jane Jones: John named as son in father's will.
2.1.2 James m. Rebecca: James named as son in father's will.
2.1.3 Robert: Robert named as son in father's will.
2.1.4 Elisha m Elizabeth (Betsy) Reese?: Elisha named as son in father's will.
2.1.4.1 Joseph: Named as grandson in grandfather's will
2.1.4.2 Washington
2.1.4.3 Isaac
2.1.4.4 Thomas R. m. Jane Blakely
2.1.4.5 Allen
2.1.4.6 Richmond
2.1.4.7 Matilda
2.1.5 Elizabeth m. George Davis: Elizabeth named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is John Huston.
2.1.5.1 Mary Davis m. Robert Cunningham Hanna
2.1.5.2 Hannah Davis m. Robert McCord
2.1.5.3 George Davis
m. John Huston
2.1.5.4 Joseph Hughston
2.1.5.5 Elisha Hughston
2.1.5.6 Nancy/Agnes Hughston m. James Wilson
2.1.6 Jean m. Thomas Holland: Jean named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will. Thomas Holland 101 1790 Census?
2.1.7 Cassy m. Thomas McCrary: Cassy named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will.
i2.1.8 Charity m. ___ Farmer: Charity named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is David Little.
2.1.8.1 Mary Farmer: stepdaughter mentioned in will of David Little.
m. David Little
2.1.8.2 David Little
2.1.8.3 Elizabeth Little
2.1.8.4 Joseph Little
2.1.8.5 James Little
2.1.8.6 Jane Little
2.1.8.7 John Little
2.1.8.8 Nancy Little
2.1.8.9 Thomas E. Little
2.1.8.10 Holland Little
2.2 James Adair m. Rebecca Montgomery: James named as son in father's will. 110a from Nathaniel Hillen, 144a granted to him directly. POA to brother Benjamin in Book G, Pg. 666. Does POA mention Rebecca? Or dower releases? Deeds LCW J/161-162, A/308. J/161 is sale to sons of James Sr. -Joseph and George R. James 327 1790 Census? If 13 children, only 10 in this census.
2.2.1 Joseph Adair: LCW J/160 sells interest to brother George R.
2.2.2 George R. Adair m. Rachel Musgrove: George named in deed from brother Joseph.
(From Indiana Data according to Brownlee:)
2.2.3 Margaret Jane Adair m. John Ewing
2.2.4 Rebecca Adair m. James Remy
2.2.5 John Adair
2.2.6 Jane Adair m. ___Eads
2.2.7 Isaac Adair m. Jane Holland
2.2.8 Lucretia Adair m. John Wildridge
2.2.9 James Adair
2.3 Benjamin Adair m. Nancy (George?): Benjamin named as son in father's will. Benjamin's will Box 1, Pkg 1. I have seen another cite for will. Benjamin 133 1790 Census. Only 3 of 5 sons accounted for, 2 of 4 daughters. Children below in his will.
2.3.1 Zadock
2.3.2 William
2.3.3 John
2.3.4 d m. James Jamieson
2.3.5 d m. Samuel Bowie
2.3.6 Isaac
2.3.7 Benjamin
2.3.8 Margaret
2.3.9 d m. William Craig
2.4 Jean/Jane Adair m. Ramage
2.5 John Adair m. Sarah Adair (son of Joseph???). Died in Revolution. Note: Sarah named in Joseph's will. Might have been daughter in law, wife of the deceased son John. [Jett places John as a son of Joseph Sr. whereas Brownlee makes a case for him being a possible son of either Joseph or his brother James.]
2.5.1 Benjamin Adair, Jr.
2.5.2 Joseph Adair
2.5.3 Martha Adair
2.5.4 Hezekiah Adair
2.5.5 Isaac Adair

2. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina." Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction. [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]
A. "Recorded in Will Book D-l, Page 104, Bundle 65, pkg. 10. Proven January 14, 1813. David Anderson Ordy. Will of Joseph Adair:
"State of South Carolina Laurens District. In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by those presents that I Joseph Adair of tho same State and District are now in good health and in my natural senses at this date and time make this my last will and testament. At my death I bequeath my body to tho tomb, my soul to the almighty God, my maker and created and Jesus Christ my redeemer. Likewise I give and bequeath unto John Adair my son all the land that I layed off for him, that Richard Hollen and John Frier now lives on and one Negro woman named Jude. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son James Adair all that part of a tract of land he now lives on lying on the South Side of Little Dunkins Creek bounded on land of Thomas McCrary, Alexander Wilkerson, Elisha Adair and one Negro man named Duke. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Adair the money that he did receive from Alexander Wilkerson for a tract of land made over by me and my son Elisha Adair to said Wilkerson and one Negro girl named Tamer. Likewise I give and bequeath to my son Elisha Adair all that part of land I now live on containing three hundred and seventy five acres more or less, resurvayed by John A. Elmore one Negro boy named Morris, one new waggon and all her harness. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Joseph Adair, son of Elisha Adair, one set of silver coat buttons, and one set of silver breeches buttons to my son Robert Adair. I likewise, give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth and her husband John Huston, one Negro girl named Clartis to be thern during there natural life, and at their death to be equally divided among all Elizabeth Huston's children of her natural body. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jean, wife of Thomas Holland. one Negro girl named Dice. Likewise, I give unto my daughter Cassy, wife of Thomas McCrary one Negro woman named Lid. Likewise, I give and bequeath, unto Charity, wife of David Little, one Negro woman named Sarah and all the rest of my perishable property to be equally divided among my eight children of my natural body. I hereby set my hand and seal this 20th of January, 1812. It being the thirty sixth and thirty seventh years of American Independency. And l do here appoint Elisha Adair and John Adair my Executors.
Joseph Adair (Seal)
Witness present: Richard Holland, William Adair, George McCrary
Recorded in Will Book D-1, Page 105. Recorded date not available. Proven Jan, 15, 1813. David Anderson Ordy."
B. "Cassy Adair - 'to my daughter, Cassy, wife of Thomas McCrary, one Negro woman named Lid.' Cassy Adair, b. 23 Sept. 1767. No further data."
C. "Cassandra Adair, b. 23 Sept. 1767, d. 28 Mar. 1835 (Ala.), mar. Thomas McCrary, Jr., b. 7 July 1763, d. 26 June 1835 (Ala.). [Children:]
Thomas H. McCrary, b. 22 Sept. 1786, d. Sept. 1875 (Ill.)
Elizabeth McCrary, b. 1787 - in Ala. 1850.
Joseph McCrary, b. c1790, d. c1850 (Ala.)
Jane McCrary, b. 13 Oct. 1793, d. 11 Aug. 1857, (Ala.)
Charity McCrary, b. 20 Nov. 1795, d. 13 Nov. 1831 (Ala.)
Matthew McCrary, b. 17 May 1798, d. 29 Mar. 1855 (Ala.)
Allen McCrary, b. 25 Dec. 1802, d. after 1864 (Ala.)
Matilda McCrary, b. c1806, in Ala. 1850.
Harriett McCrary, b. 1 Aug. 1808, d. 10 Sept. 1851 (Ala) 
Adair, Cassandra or Casey or Cassy (I3697)
 
4882 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Jett Hanna [jettplane@aol.com] provided me on 8 Jul 2005 with a copy of his analysis of the Brownlee manuscript as follows. It mirrors my own understanding; however, anything with which I disagree I note in [brackets]. Jett entitles his paper as "Laurens County Area Adair Family Trees." It is broken down by three families: James Adair who married Eleanor, his brother Joseph who married Sarah Laferty, and a William of whom absolutely nothing is known except just his name on the Williams Petition and that Brownlee notes he died 1780-84 and that his estate was administered 1784 per Abbe Wills, p. 10. Text quoted as follows:
"This tree is based on Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina, by Mildred Brownlee. This was provided to me by W. Lee Adair, who obtained it from the Laurens County Public Library. Handwritten notes show a date of 1990 on Brownlee's manuscript. I have not examined these deeds personally. In some cases, notes and questions below are my own additions. This analysis seems to discredit some of the trees in the Adair History and Genealogy, and adds significantly to what is know of the Laurens area Adairs. I have not fully finished analyzing this work, and may have left out parts that are not as critical to my work.
"Based on this work, it appears very possible that the elder Joseph Adair (m. Sarah, m. Susannah) and his brother James (m. Eleanor) settled in Laurens County at the same time, as suggested by the Adair History and Genealogy. I do not believe, however, that this James was the author of the book on the Indians and reputed patriarch of the Cherokee Adairs. This James was a cooper (barrel maker) according to the deeds. Modern editions of the History of the American Indians suggest that the author James Adair was a direct immigrant to South Carolina, but with no concrete evidence.
"The Williams Petition: In the tree, LCW is Laurens County Wills; LCD is Laurens County Deeds. Also mentioned is the Williams petition. This petition is a significant document in analyzing the Laurens County Adairs. Published in the South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. XV, No. 1 1987, p. 32-33, the original is #5767, Manuscript Department, Wm. Perkins Library at Duke University. The petition is in support of Colonel James Williams, a militia leader of the Patriots in the Laurens area (Little River Regiment). The petition, signed by members of the Little River Regiment, is directed to the Governor of South Carolina and the Privy Counsel, and attests to Williams' devotion to the Patriot cause. Williams led militia in a number of battles. I suspect that this petition was provided prior to Williams' elevation to the rank of Brigadier General following the Battle of Musgrove Mill, which was fought in what is now Laurens County. Williams had been accused of puffing his role in the battle. Williams went on to die at Kings Mountain - one of the few Patriot casualties that day on October 7, 1780. Williams had run for the South Carolina legislature as a Patriot in 1778, only to lose to Robert Cunningham, the infamous Loyalist leader. For more on Williams, see Draper, "Kings Mountain and Its Heroes," (Cincinnati, 1883). Signers of the Williams petition include the following Adairs: Isaac Adair, Jms. Adair, James Adair, Sr., Joseph Adair, Jr., Joseph Adair, Benjamin Adair, Joseph Adair, Sr., James Adair, Jr, son of James, William Adair, John Adair, and John Adair, Sr., and Alexander Adair. Comparing deed and will records to the names, Brownlee identifies the Adair signers [copies Brownlee's explanations]. Brownlee's identifications look very logical to me.
"The Laurens County Adair Tree:
2. Joseph Adair m. Sarah Lafferty, m. Susannah Long: 250a land grant, present site of Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church. Was sold 1778 to Benjamin Adair LCD A/189, 1778). Release by wife??? Will in LCW A-1/19, dated 1788, other info says death 1801. Joseph 414(5) 1790 Census?
2.1 Joseph Adair m. Elizabeth - Joseph's son named in father's will. His will LCW D-1/104; Bundle 65, Pkg. 10, proven 1/14/1813.
2.1.1 John m. Jane Jones: John named as son in father's will.
2.1.2 James m. Rebecca: James named as son in father's will.
2.1.3 Robert: Robert named as son in father's will.
2.1.4 Elisha m Elizabeth (Betsy) Reese?: Elisha named as son in father's will.
2.1.4.1 Joseph: Named as grandson in grandfather's will
2.1.4.2 Washington
2.1.4.3 Isaac
2.1.4.4 Thomas R. m. Jane Blakely
2.1.4.5 Allen
2.1.4.6 Richmond
2.1.4.7 Matilda
2.1.5 Elizabeth m. George Davis: Elizabeth named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is John Huston.
2.1.5.1 Mary Davis m. Robert Cunningham Hanna
2.1.5.2 Hannah Davis m. Robert McCord
2.1.5.3 George Davis
m. John Huston
2.1.5.4 Joseph Hughston
2.1.5.5 Elisha Hughston
2.1.5.6 Nancy/Agnes Hughston m. James Wilson
2.1.6 Jean m. Thomas Holland: Jean named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will. Thomas Holland 101 1790 Census?
2.1.7 Cassy m. Thomas McCrary: Cassy named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name is in will.
2.1.8 Charity m. ___ Farmer: Charity named as daughter in father's will. Husband's name in will is David Little.
2.1.8.1 Mary Farmer: stepdaughter mentioned in will of David Little.
m. David Little
2.1.8.2 David Little
2.1.8.3 Elizabeth Little
2.1.8.4 Joseph Little
2.1.8.5 James Little
2.1.8.6 Jane Little
2.1.8.7 John Little
2.1.8.8 Nancy Little
2.1.8.9 Thomas E. Little
2.1.8.10 Holland Little
2.2 James Adair m. Rebecca Montgomery: James named as son in father's will. 110a from Nathaniel Hillen, 144a granted to him directly. POA to brother Benjamin in Book G, Pg. 666. Does POA mention Rebecca? Or dower releases? Deeds LCW J/161-162, A/308. J/161 is sale to sons of James Sr. -Joseph and George R. James 327 1790 Census? If 13 children, only 10 in this census.
2.2.1 Joseph Adair: LCW J/160 sells interest to brother George R.
2.2.2 George R. Adair m. Rachel Musgrove: George named in deed from brother Joseph.
(From Indiana Data according to Brownlee:)
2.2.3 Margaret Jane Adair m. John Ewing
2.2.4 Rebecca Adair m. James Remy
2.2.5 John Adair
2.2.6 Jane Adair m. ___Eads
2.2.7 Isaac Adair m. Jane Holland
2.2.8 Lucretia Adair m. John Wildridge
2.2.9 James Adair
2.3 Benjamin Adair m. Nancy (George?): Benjamin named as son in father's will. Benjamin's will Box 1, Pkg 1. I have seen another cite for will. Benjamin 133 1790 Census. Only 3 of 5 sons accounted for, 2 of 4 daughters. Children below in his will.
2.3.1 Zadock
2.3.2 William
2.3.3 John
2.3.4 d m. James Jamieson
2.3.5 d m. Samuel Bowie
2.3.6 Isaac
2.3.7 Benjamin
2.3.8 Margaret
2.3.9 d m. William Craig
2.4 Jean/Jane Adair m. Ramage
2.5 John Adair m. Sarah Adair (son of Joseph???). Died in Revolution. Note: Sarah named in Joseph's will. Might have been daughter in law, wife of the deceased son John. [Jett places John as a son of Joseph Sr. whereas Brownlee makes a case for him being a possible son of either Joseph or his brother James.]
2.5.1 Benjamin Adair, Jr.
2.5.2 Joseph Adair
2.5.3 Martha Adair
2.5.4 Hezekiah Adair
2.5.5 Isaac Adair

2. Censuses:
1800 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina:
Elisha Adair Free White Males: age 0-10: 3; age 16-26: 1 Free White Females: age 16-26: 2 Other: 0 Slaves: 0

1810 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina, five Adairs are found in a total of 72 pages as follows; page numbers represent which page in 72 the entry is found. All age numbers are single digit except one (13). I am not sure which 1810 Adairs these fit exactly:
P. 25, Wm. Adir, 001103010002
P. 58, Elisha Adear or Adiar, 32011101100 (13)
P. 58, Benja. Adir, 021011020102
P. 59, Jas Adir, 100102001000
P. 60, Jas Adir, 200102001000

1820 US: Laurens Co., SC.
Elisha Adair, Males 0-10:2, 16-26:3, 26-45:1; Females: 0-10:1, 10-16:2, 26-45:1; 13 slaves.

1830 US: Elisha and family are listed in Warren Co., Kentucky.

1840 US: Warren Co., Kentucky, pg. 1 of 120:
Elish Adair, Males 0-5:2, 10-15:2, 20-30:1, 60-70:1; females: 0-5:1, 20-30:1, 60-70:1.

1850 US: A son Elisha M. Adair, age 35, and his family are listed in second District of Warren Co., Kentucky.

3. Laurens County Estate Book A-1:
Pp. 263-265: "Saile Bill of the Estate of Aberham Hollen decd. Purchasers: Esener Hollen, Baswel Hollen, Thos Hollen, Reson Hollen, Wm. Hollen, Richd Hollen, Joseph Mitchel, James Adair, Elisha Adair, Joseph Adair, George Adair, Benjamin Adair, Robert Hannah, James Hannah, George Dillard, James Ensley, Aberham Tinsley, Michael Farguson, Saml Lard, Jas. Lard, John Kirk, John Cargil, Jas Jones, Jas Ramage, David Little, Alexr Monro, Elexander Morrison, Wm. Gray, John Miller, Bennet Langston, John A. Elmore, John Pucket, John Ginn, Jas. Brown, Thos Ensley, Joseph Gallegly, Jas. Blakely, Wm. Jones, Wm. Rogers. Proven accompts Sarah Lard, Thomas Holland, Richard Holland, John Dannel Kern, John Waer; Basel Holland, Thos Holland admrs."

4. Possible parentage of Jane Adair:
A. LDS Pedigree Resource File has the following undocumented submitted Adair ancestry for Jane starting with Jane going backwards:
Jane W. Adair m. Rodger Brown
Thomas Erskine (or R.) Adair m. Jane Blakely
Elisha Adair m. Betsy
Joseph Adair, Jr. m. Sarah Dillard. [Kerry's note: Sarah Dillard is incorrect in my opinion.]
B. The publication "Laurens County Kinfolks Volume 1 Book 2," by Richard W. Fowler, indicates parentage as follows: "Thomas Adair (son of Elisha, gson of Joseph) was born 1802 died 1870 in Laurens County, S.C., married Jane Blakely, dtr/o Thomas Blakely and Margaret McGaffey. Notes: Rocky Sprs. Pres. Cemetery, Laurens County, S.C. Children of Thomas Adair and Jane Blakely are:
a. Matilda Elliott Adair, b. 13 Mar 1822; d. 25 Mar 1846 in Laurens Co., SC.
b. Jane W. Adair, b. 1825.
c. Quilla Quincy Adair, b. 17 ct 1829; d. 16 Nov 1877 in Laurens Co., SC.
d. Infant Adair, b. 6 Sep 1831; d. 6 Sep 1831 in Laurens Co., SC.
e. Drayton Oneil Adair, b. 5 Feb 1833; d. 28 May 1834 in Laurens Co., SC.
f. Thomas Erskine Adair, b. 22 Feb 1835; d. 4 Feb 1862 in Laurens County, SC.
g. Frances E. Adair was b. about 1838.
h. Margurite Elizabeth Adair, b. 22 May 1842; d. 28 Oct 1916 in Laurens Co., SC.
i. Martha A. Adair was born about 1843."
It also purports that Jane's father, Thomas was the son of Elisha Adair who was born 1775 and married [Elizabeth "Betsy" Reese] in 1799. Elisha and Elizabeth is in my database.

5. Typescript "Early Adairs of Laurens County, South Carolina. Compiled by Mildred Brownlee; Source Records: Wills; Intestate Estates; Deeds; Court Records; Cemetery Inscriptions. Some dates of birth and death obtained from Lineage Charts. Dates of birth and death subject to correction. Spelling of names subject to correction." [Note that bracketed comments are later additions by other reviewers including myself - Kerry Petersen.]:
A. "Joseph Adair, b. 12 Apr. 1735 (from a chart), d. 17 Oct. 1812, said in Dr. Adair's History to have married Sarah Dillard but Laurens Co. legal documents prove that the Joseph Adair whose wife was Sarah, was a son of James Adair, Sr., cooper (died before 1796) and his wife, Eleanor.
The only record found to date naming a wife of Joseph Adair, son of Joseph Adair, cooper, is the deed from Book J. p. 50 which documents her as being Elizabeth Adair in 1808. Whether she was a 1st wife, 2nd. wife, etc., we have no positive record. She evidently had died before Joseph Adair wrote his will in 1812 in which he named no wife but "my eight children".
Deed Bk. J, p. 100 - Shows a plat of 340 a. on Miller's Fork of Duncan Creek measured out for Joseph Adair and Elisha Adair. Joseph Adair for $100 paid by Elisha Adair deeds to said Elisha Adair all that tract of land containing 340 a. more or less, part of tract. of land including 800 a.* originally granted to Joseph Adair on 13 Sept. 1774. Said tract is to remain in possession of said Joseph Adair during his natural life and also that of his wife during her natural life so that this conveyance is not to take place or be of fore during the natural life of either the said Joseph Adair or his wife but the land hereby conveyed ie. to remain the property or the said Joseph Adair during his life as tho this conveyance had never been made or entered into. In witness whereof I, the said Joseph Adair, have hereunto set my hand and seal the 15 day of July 1802.
Joseph Adair (seal)
In presence of James Adair, John Hunter
Recorded Aug. 31. 1809.
(Either the Register of Deeds recorded in error the 800 a. figure as a single grant or the 800 a. was intended to represent the accumulation of several smaller grants. No single grant of 800 a. to a Joseph Adair has been located.)
Deed Bk. J, p. 50 - Joseph Adair and Elisha Adair for $350 deed to Alexander Wilkinson, a tract of land containing 150 a. more or less, on the waters of Duncan Creek, on a branch called Miller's Branch beginning at a poplar thence S 74 E 40ch 50 links to a white oak. thence due E 13.70 to a stake, thence N 79 W 24.46. etc., mentioning "meanders of said creek" to the beginning corner. 4 Nov. 1808.
Joseph Adair (Seal), Elisha Adair (Seal)
In presents of Thomas McCrary, Senr., James Adair
South Carolina, Laurens District) I, JA Elmore, one of the Justices of Quorum for the said district, do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Elizabeth Adair, Senr., the wife of the within named Joseph Adair, Senior and Elizabeth Adair, Junr., the wife of the within named Elisha Adair did this day appear before me and upon being privately and separately examined by me did voluntarily renounce, release, and forever relinquish unto the within named Alexander Wilkinson all their right and claim of dower of, in, or to the premises within mentioned. 23 Nov. 1808.
her mark Elizabeth E Adair, Elizh. Adair
(L.S.) JA Elmore, J.Q.
Recorded 14 Jan. 1809.
(The 150 a. above is evidently part of the 340 a. which Joseph Adair had previously deeded to Elisha Adair but retained life estate for himself and his wife. In order to insure that there would be no future legal entanglements, both Joseph Adair and Elisha Adair entered into the sale of the land. Their wives, both of whom were named "Elizabeth", released dower rights.)
*It should be noted here that Joseph Adair of above deed was called Sr. after the death of his father. During the period with which we are concerned, the terms "Sr." and rily "son of" but could be nephew, grandson, cousin and sometimes not related by blood. When a man known as "Sr." died, the man of the same name who had previously been known as "Jr." now became "Sr." Very confusing, to say the least. The terms "Sr." and "Jr." were also occasionally used with women's names.
Records of the eight children named in the will of Joseph Adair who died in 1812 begin on page 6. A copy of his will can be found in Will Book D-1, p. 105. Probate records are in Box 3, pkg. 6.
Recorded in Will Book D-l, Page 104, Bundle 65, pkg. 10. Proven January 14, 1813. David Anderson Ordy. Will of Joseph Adair:
"State of South Carolina Laurens District. In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by those presents that I Joseph Adair of tho same State and District are now in good health and in my natural senses at this date and time make this my last will and testament. At my death I bequeath my body to tho tomb, my soul to the almighty God, my maker and created and Jesus Christ my redeemer. Likewise I give and bequeath unto John Adair my son all the land that I layed off for him, that Richard Hollen and John Frier now lives on and one Negro woman named Jude. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son James Adair all that part of a tract of land he now lives on lying on the South Side of Little Dunkins Creek bounded on land of Thomas McCrary, Alexander Wilkerson, Elisha Adair and one Negro man named Duke. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my son Robert Adair the money that he did receive from Alexander Wilkerson for a tract of land made over by me and my son Elisha Adair to said Wilkerson and one Negro girl named Tamer. Likewise I give and bequeath to my son Elisha Adair all that part of land I now live on containing three hundred and seventy five acres more or less, resurvayed by John A. Elmore one Negro boy named Morris, one new waggon and all her harness. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Joseph Adair, son of Elisha Adair, one set of silver coat buttons, and one set of silver breeches buttons to my son Robert Adair. I likewise, give and bequeath unto my daughter E1izabeth and her husband John Huston, one Negro girl named Clartis to be thern during there natural life, and at their death to be equally divided among all Elizabeth Huston's children of her natural body. Likewise, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jean, wife of Thomas Holland. one Negro girl named Dice. Likewise, I give unto my daughter Cassy, wife of Thomas McCrary one Negro woman named Lid. Likewise, I give and bequeath, unto Charity, wife of David Little, one Negro woman named Sarah and all the rest of my perishable property to be equally divided among my eight children of my natural body. I hereby set my hand and seal this 20th of January, 1812. It being the thirty sixth and thirty seventh years of American Independency. And l do here appoint Elisha Adair and John Adair my Executors.
Joseph Adair (Seal)
Witness present: Richard Holland, William Adair, George McCrary
Recorded in Will Book D-1, Page 105. Recorded date not available. Proven Jan, 15, 1813. David Anderson Ordy."
B. "John Adair, b. c1760, died in Morgan Co., Ga. Feb. 1813. "to John Adair, my son, the land I laid off for him that Richard Holland & John Frier now live on" and one Negro woman Jude." John Adair married on 14 June 1783 (date from family chart) Jane, said to have been Jones. She was born c1766, died in Perry Co., Ala. in 1852. The 1850 census of Perry Co. Ala. shows her age as "84." John Adair bought and sold a number of tracts of land while living in Laurens Co. When John and Jane moved their family to Ga. c1800/1801, John Adair deeded to Richard Holland title to the land willed to him by his father, Joseph. The slave Jude was still the property of Joseph and remained in Laurens Co. After John Adair died in Ga. in 1813, Elisha Adair petitioned for administration of the SC estate of John Adair, dec'd. stating that the estate consisted of one Negro woman. Petitioner also stated that John Adair left a number of legatees and a widow (names not stated). He also petitioned for sale of the Negro woman Jude and her child. Amount of sale was $456.00. (Probate Box 3, pkg. 10) Page 152 of Dr. J.B. Adair's History gives names of the children of John and Jane Adair which seem to be very nearly accurate. Marriage records of Morgan Co. Ga. agree with a number of the marriages stated on this page. On p. 153, Dr. Adair is in error regarding the ages of John and Jane Adair. In 1823, Elisha owned the slave Jude."
C. "Elisha Adair - "to son Elisha Adair, all that part of land I now live on containing 375 a.; one Negro boy Morris; one new wagon and all her harness." "to my grandson, Joseph, son of Elisha Adair, one set of silver coat buttons."
It is established that the given name of the wife of Elisha Adair was Elizabeth. In dower releases she is called Elizabeth and also Betsy. Laurens Co. records have not provided proof of her maiden surname. Marriages of Rowan Co. NC, 1753-1868, by Brent Holcomb contains a record of the 21 Jan. 1795 marriage of one Elisha Adair and Elizabeth Reese with Thomas Farmer Reese as bondsman. The 1800 census of Laurens Co. shows Elisha Adair with 3 sons under age 10 which would be compatible with a 1795 marriage. In 1818, Elisha Adair was co-administrator with the widow, E1izabeth Pool, on the estate of her husband, Robert Pool, dec'd.. The widow Elizabeth Davis Pool was born 1785; her mother was a Reese and would have been of the generation to have been a sister of the Elizabeth Reese who married an Elisha Adair. If this is actually the case, Elisha Adair was uncle-by-marriage of Elizabeth Davis Pool and would account for his connection with her husband's estate. So far as can be determined, Elisha Adair had no family connection with the Pools.
Elisha Adair sold his land in Laurens Co. in 1821. He was involved in 1822-24 in court actions along with his sons, Joseph Adair and Thomas R. Adair, regarding debt. (Question: What does the "R." in Thomas R. Adair's name stand for? Reese??). Elisha does not appear on 1830 census of Laurens Co. and is said to have moved to Ala. [NB: Elisha moved to Warren Co. KY where he and his wife Elizabeth are buried in Steep Hollow Grave Yard near Three Forks]. Laurens Co. census records indicate that Elisha had 5 or 6 sons and 3 daughters. Known sons are Joseph who married in Laurens Co...name unknown..and Thomas R. Adair who married Jane Blakely. Dr. J.B. Adair's History names Isaac Adair who married Jane Henry and a son. [NB: this is incorrect. Isaac Adair was a son of Benjamin Adair and Nancy George, based on power of attorney requests from him while living in Perry Co. AL, following his father's death. (Laurens Co. Deed Book N, p. 8. 56 May 1833. Nancy Adair, William Adair, Isaac Adair, Benjamin Adair, William Craig, Sally Adair, now Sally Craig, James Jameson in right of his wife Jane Adair, William Scott in right of his wife Margaret Adair, all of Perry Co., AL, appoint John Adair their lawful attorney in Laurens Co., giving him POA.].
In a letter written in 1966 by the late Laura Pulley to an Adair descendant in Ala. is the statement: "in 1822, Laurens Co. SC, Elisha Adair entitled to 1/8th part of the estate of Washington Adair dec'd. Probate Records. Box 3, pkg. 11 contains the intestate records of Washington Adair dec'd. administered 7 Oct. 1822 by Joseph Adair with Thomas R. Adair and Jesse Johnson, sureties. Inventory of property included 2 slaves, 1 horse, 1 cow, 1 bed & furniture, 1 bedstead, 1 saddle & bridle, and wearing apparel, There was no mention of a wife or children and the package contains no record of payment to heirs. This brief record indicates that Washington Adair was probably a son of Elisha Adair with his estate being handled by brothers Joseph and Thos. R. Adair. Washington was evidently single. His living brothers and sisters would have inherited equal shares of his estate and his father would have also been entitled to an equal share. Seven brothers and sisters and a father ... thus, 8 equal shares.
Mrs. Pulley's letter further states: "other children of Elisha Adair who were paid shares were Allen Adair, Richamond (Richmond?) Adair and Matilda Adair." This quoted record in not contained in the estate package and Mrs. Pulley gave no documented reference for the statement. It must have come from one of the various Probate Journals which are probably now in SC Archives in Columbia. and hopefully can be located in the future. There is also the possibility that a will for Elisha Adair can be located in Ala. Until such event a proposed family for Elisha Adair will be found on page 8.
Elisha Adair, b. c1774, mar. Elizabeth (Reese? on 21 Jan. 1795? Some definite proof is needed for this.) Chn:
Joseph, b. 1796?-proved son of Elisha by his grandfather's will and by court records.
Washington, died single in 1822.
Isaac, b. 1800? (Dr. J.B. Adair History), mar. Jane Henry.
Thomas R., b. 1802, mar. Jane Blakely - proved son of Elisha by court record.
Allen
Richamond (Richmond)
Matilda
[NB: also Rozina Adair who m. Samuel Gilmore in Warren Co., KY and Elisha Milton Adair who m. Mary Rector in Warren Co., KY.]
The above list would account for 6 siblings of Washington Adair. Early census figures indicate the possibility of 2 other daughters - one of whom must have died before 1822, name of the other not known. In Scott Co. MS, 1850:
Isaac Adair, 52 mechanic, SC
Jane, 51, SC
John P., 22, AL
Henry M., 20, AL
Hosey G., 16, AL
Wm. S., 8, MS
Thomas R. Adair and Jane Blakely remained in Laurens Co. The remaining children of Elisha Adair moved from this state with their parents."

6. From the website Ancestry.com: "The Kentucky Land Grants," volume 1, part 2, chapter X, "Grants in the County Court Orders (1836-1924), The Counties of Kentucky," page 959. More Info: Grantee: Adair, Elisha. Acres: 89. Book: 6. Page: 322. Date Survey: 3-12-1839. County: Warren. Watercourse: None.

7. From the book "Adair History and Genealogy," by James Barnett Adair, 1924, pp. 150, 190-191: "Elisha Adair, his progeny moved to Alabama, Perry County, then to Texas, where they now live, and are prospering." Also: "Progeny: one son, and perhaps others. Isaac Adair, b. 1800 in Laurens County, S.C. Isaac Adair was a physician and a farmer. His wife, Jane Henry, was also born in Laurens County, S.C., whre they were married. During the early years of their married life they migrated to Perry County, Ala., whre their son Elisha was born; subsequently they moved to Scott and Mashoba Counties, Miss. In 1852 the family moved to Houston county, Texas. In 1858 his first wife, Jane Henry Adair, died at their farm home west from Crockett, Texas. [The book continues with a listing of 10 children from the first marriage and one son from a second marriage to a Miss Thompson. Additional descendancy of each of the children is also given.]"

8. "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," "Laurens District Coroner's Inquisitions 1802-1865," vol. 26, p. 21: "Infant of Susannah Tinny. Inquisition taken on view of the body of an Infant found dead at the House of Mary Holland. Filed 10 Augt. 1820. Laurens District - An inquisition indented taken at the House of Mary Holland... the twenty Eight Day of June 1820 Before me William Irby Gentalman coroner for the District... do say upon their oaths... that the aforesaid infant child the aforesaid Susannah Tinny, then and there feloniously Did kill and murder, against the peace of the state. [Jurors:] David Entrekin, Saml Neill, John McCalvey Senr., John Young, James Underwood, James Underwood Junr., John Underwood, John Copeland Junr., Gallaus Winn, John Copland, Geo. McCrary, Elisha Adair foreman."

BIRTH:
1. Undocumented 23 Nov 1776 per Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":793592." I use Brownlee's estimate of about 1774.

MARRIAGE:
1. LDS IGI has an extracted record per FHL film 6330285 "An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in North Carolina State Archives," Batch M516001, 1868, which gives the following: Elijah Adair and Elizabeth Reese, 21 Jan 1795, Rowan Co., North Carolina. I am not sure what would have taken Elijah to NC.

DEATH:
1. Undocumented 19 Mar 1844 in Warren Co., KY and burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in the same county per Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":793592." 
Adair, Elisha (I3689)
 
4883 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. JewishGen 1999 website for family trees has an entry for Theodor Herzenberg, b. 1915 at Leipzig and d. 1970 at La Paz, Bolivia. He is married to Ingeborg Northmann, who is living, and the daughter of Hans Nothmann, b. 22 Mar 1889 in Breslau, d. 27 Sep 1954 in Montevideo and Frieda Smoschewer, b. 13 May 1898 in Berlin, d. 1983 Montevideo. Theodor and Ingeborg have a daughter Esther, still living, married to Elias Banach, still living, with a child Teddy Banach, still living.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Website of Peter Bruce Herzenberg of London, England (since relocated to South Africa). Website is no longer functioning as of 7 Aug 2007. Copies of much of his data from the website in my possession. 
Banach, Elias (I4154)
 
4884 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I4143)
 
4885 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. John Penny has a gap of five years from 1640 to 1645 in which no children are recorded to him and his wife Mary. Sarah's marriage record is found in the same parish in 1668 which makes a 1642/3 date work well with the gap. The name Penny is very rare in this parish at this time period and so Sara is probably a child of John; however, there is no baptismal record proving it. 
Penny, Sara (I5188)
 
4886 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. John Winner apparently had two marriages.
The first marriage is per "New Jersey Marriage Records, 1665-1800," by William Nelson: "Winner, John, Northampton, and Hannah Carr, Northampton, 1776 April 1." According to "The Carr Book," by Arthur R. Carr, 1947, Hannah was b. 10 Sep 1759 to Caleb Carr and she died 9 Aug 1778 in Mt. Holly (Northampton) in childbirth when their son Samuel was born 9 Aug 1778. The Carr book says he died three days later. The marriage was apparently out of Quaker meeting because we find in FHL book 974.961 K2m v.1 "Early Church Records of Burlington County, New Jersey," by Charlotte D. Meldrum, a reference to only one Winner in the entire book, which is in the Minutes of Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. "5th da, 4th mo, 1777... Hannah Winner, produced a paper acknowledging trouble of mind, for going out in marriage." We also find Hannah's father Caleb with 250 acres in the same area in which Abraham (but no other Winners) live (per Rootsweb accessed 21 Nov 2011: "Burlington County NJ - NJGenWeb; Early Tax List - Northampton Township, 1779"). The Carr book reports indicates he died 11 Sep 1783 and his buried next to his daughter. In any case this all places John Winner in Northampton just prior to his being in Great Egg Harbor.
John's second marriage is to Millicent Mapes for whom we have on record a will (and codicil) naming her three sons. We also have on record a will for her father Joseph Mapes in which he names his dau. Millicent Winner, his son-in-law John Winner, and his grandson Joseph Winner. Joseph Mapes was prominent in the Quaker community of Great Egg Harbor. John and Millicent has three sons: John, Joseph, and Amos. We have the following marriage records for two of these three sons (nothing found on Amos). FHL film 1425085, it. 6, "Gloucester County, New Jersey, Marriage Records," by H. Stanley Craig, 1930:
-Joseph Winner and Millicent Caveller, 2-2-1803.
-John Winner and Abigail Doughty, 5-9-1812.
-(As a side note, the same marriage records also has "Samuel Winner and Mary Thorn, 3-30-1813." Could it be John's son Samuel from his marriage to Hannah Carr who did not perhaps die three days after his mother as "The Carr Book" would have us believe? Assuming an age of 21 at marriage, then Samuel would have to be born no later than 1792 which works with John and Hannah's son. I am not aware of any other Samuel in the second generation of our New Jersey Winners. More research needed to see if he could possibly a third generation of one of the three NJ Winners.)

2. Will of the father of Millicent (Mapes) Winner: 1787, Jan. 25. Mapes, Joseph, of Great Egg Harbor, Gloucester Co., husbandman; wife, Mary, the northeast side of plantation where I live, from the Bay up to the great road from James Somer's line to the old ditch in the Cove. Daughter, Melicent Winner, the plantation where I live, after her mother is done with it, during her life, and then the plantation and a piece of old cedar swamp at the foot of Blackman's Branch, to my grandson, Joseph Winner. Daughter, Melicent, the rest of real estate. Granddaughter, Mary Mapes, daughter of my son, Edmund, deceased, 100, when she is 21. Executors-wife, Mary, and John Winner, my son-in-law. Witnesses Samuel Risley, Samuel Smith, William Murphey. 1787, Sept. 3. Codicil. My wife is to have a good living out of my estate. Witnesses-Noah Smith, John Somers. Proved Dec. 6, 1787. 1787, Nov. 13. Inventory, 543.11.6, made by Noah Smith and John Somers.Lib. 29, p. 100. (The part of Joseph Mapes plantation that fronted on the bay may be a clue as to where "Winner's Landing" was.)
Joseph Mapes was a very active and important member of the Egg Harbor Society of Friends.
3. New Jersey probate for Gloucester Winners:
i. 2627H: Melicent Winner, wife of John Winner of Great Egg Harbor, Gloucester. Will dated 18 Apr 1791. Mentions real estate left to son Amos Winner, husband John Winner, "all my children" (unnamed). Mentions land given her by her father Joseph Mapes. Signs as "Melscent Winner." Witnesses: Daniel Leeds, John Dole, and David Scull(?). Codicil 1 Dec 1793 replaces son Amos if he dies with son John Winner; witnessed by Sam'l Delancey, John Dole, and Joseph Sharp. Affidavit of executor dated 12 Aug 1806.
ii. 3493H: John Winner Jr., "late of township of Egg Harbor," Gloucester Co. Inventory dated 27 Oct 1823. Adminstrator: Abigail Winner who signs as "Abbigail Winner." Proved 1 Nov 1823. [Son of John and Millicent.]
iii. 2973H: William Winner of Waterford Twp., Gloucester Co. Inv. appraised 15 Oct 1813. Administrator Jesse Winner's affidavit dated 26 Oct 1813. [Probably sons of Abraham Winner of Northampton and nephews of John and Millicent.]
iv. 28A: John Winner of Egg Harbor, Atlantic Co. Inv. dated 5 Dec 1839 and proved 24 Dec 1839. Administratrix: Harriet Winner. All inventory items are farm related. [Son of John and Abigail, g.son of John and Millicent.]
v. 417A: Thomas D. Winner of Egg Harbor, Atlantic Co. Will dated 6 Mar 1868 and proved 13 Jun 1868. Inventory dated 13 Jun 1868 and includes standard household and office items. Executor David B. Somers. Mentions: wife Ann Winner (receives 1/3), son Thomas Winner (1/3 of 2/3), "little daughter Margarett Winner" (1/3 of 2/3), and son George and daughter Mary (shares 1/3 of 2/3). Will mentions "his four children"; makes wife Ann guardian of children Thomas and Margaret who are under age 14. Mentions his desire for tombstones for him and "Margaret Winner deceased." Executor: "friend David B. Somes." Witnesses: George Anderson and Elijah Townsend. Affidavits signed 13 Jun 1868. [Son of John and Abigail, g.son of John and Millicent.]
vi. 1304A: Thomas D. Winner of Atlantic Co. Inventory dated 22 Jul 1893. Administrator George S. Winner.

BIRTH:
1. NFS accessed 22 Nov 2011 indicates b. 14 May 1752 and d. 14 Jul 1806 in Gloucester co., NJ. No documentation for these dates. 
Mapes, Millicent (I3123)
 
4887 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joseph Mangum's information is confusing. Generally there are two varying dates for Joseph. The first has Joseph born "Abt 1822 in Pickens Co., Alabama" with a potential death date of 1848. This would fit more with note no. 3 below and James Richey's autobiography below clearly places a brother Joseph to his wife Lucinda Mangum in Iowa after 1846. The other alternative Joseph is generally shown born in "Abt 1830 at Carrollton, Pickens, AL with a death date of 23 Feb 1923 at an undetermined location." Nothing is documented nor proven. This second Joseph is usually shown married to Emaline Laney on 23 Jun 1851 at an undetermined location. In the 1880 census there are no Joseph nor Emaline Mangums fitting the profile of either and especially of one who lives on to 1923. Earlier censuses have not yet been checked. The Mangum book by Delta Hale contains no information except that there was a Joseph Mangum born to John Mangum and Rebecca Knowles. It is apparent you can't have both Josephs existing in the same family, if so the first would have to have been dead before the second is born and named the same. This doesn't appear to be the case because the 1830 Joseph seems too young perhaps to be the one described by Richey and definitely too young to be the one married in 1845 per the note below if that one is related. On the other hand it is unlikely that the 1822 Joseph lived until 1923 if 1923 is even an accurate date for either Joseph. Both Josephs seem to be the same one as for LDS temple work. Another question would be whether Emmaline Laney is somehow Arta Emaline Hannah as noted below. Additional information: one Pedigree Resource File entry shows the 1822 Joseph married to Laney with him being deceased 4 Feb 1888 with no location noted; another notes death in 1923 in Iowa; another very incorrectly shows Joseph being son of his great grandparents. If Emmaline Laney is a correct spouse, earliest sealing date is 5 Jan 1994 PROVO per FHL film 1903765.
See my notes below as to why I believe that Emmaline Laney is incorrect and that Joseph actually died in Iowa ca. 1848.

3. Per "California DAR Ancestry Guide" by the California State Society of the National Society of the DAR, 1976: Son of John Mangum, Revolutionary War private from South Carolina: "Joseph, b. ca 1822; d. Iowa."

4. Name of Joseph is found with burial information at the Mormon Pioneer Cemetery at Winter Quarters near the LDS temple as reported in the book by Susan Easton "Inscriptions on Tombstones... LDS Burial Grounds," source: article by Andrew Jenson in the Deseret News, 17 Oct 1936, p. 7, which lists: "Beely Franklin Mangum, son of Joseph and Emiline Mangum, b. 10 Oct 1844 in Mississippi, d. 5 Oct 1847, aged 3 years."

5. There are as 27 Apr 2003, 39 ordinance index entries 3 Pedigree Resource files, and one Ancestral File for Elmina Drucilla/Druzilla Mangum, only one in 2000 lists parents as noted per sealing to parents below. The dates and places given in Ordinance Index and Ancestral File are consistently birth 11 Nov 1848 at Itawamba County, Mississippi, marriage 20 Aug 1865 at Beaver, Beaver, Utah, and death 28 Apr 1897 at Viola, Wyoming. The most revealing Ordinance Index entry is with endowment which took place at the time of the marriage and is under the name Elmina Drucilla Twitchel, b. 11 Nov 1848 at Itawamba Co., Mississippi, baptized 1865, endowed 26 Jul 1869 EHOUS with parents listed as Joseph Eastland Mangum and Arta Emiline Hannah. This confirms the parents names.

6. One problem to solve is sequencing of dates: the daughter Elmina's birth of 11 Nov 1848 is problematic since it would put Arta and child in Mississippi in late 1848 when she should have been in Iowa since a son I ascribe to them, Beely Franklin Mangum (see his notes) dies and is buried in Winter Quarters, Nebraska across the river from western Iowa in Oct 1847. The rest of the Mangums and Adairs are generally in Mt. Pisgah halfway back across Iowa; however, James Richey, in his autobiography does place Joseph Mangum in Winter Quarters per this quote: "When we arrived at Winter Quarters it was late in season. We built a log cabin and then my brother-in-law and myself went to Missouri for supplies. We got a load of corn meal and pork. I was taken sick and had to be hauled home. After we got home Joseph Mangum took the cattle to the mouth of the Soldier to winter on the rushes. Sometime afterwards I went there on a visit and while there, there came a heavy snow and I started for home the next morning on foot and was two days and one night on the road. When I got home, my feet were badly frozen so that I was laid up in bed for quite awhile. While I was in this situation, my mother in law, (Rebecca Canida Knowles [Mangum]) who was living with us was taken sick and died from exposure in travelling so long a journey. She was buried in the graveyard at Winter Quarters." Her death was Feb 1847 which would help date Richey's statement. So again the question of when and who were in Winter Quarters, NE or Mississippi in the 1846 to 1849 period needs further research. Could the family have been partially split with Joseph having gone ahead of Arta and one of the relatives caring for Beely who went with his father with Arta following later with Elmina? I think the family was probably together in Iowa and that the reported birth entries for Elmina in Mississippi are not correct even though Elmina seems to consistently report Mississippi.

7. See notes on George Washington Adair for several references circa 1871 to a Joseph or Joe Mangum as an expeditionary companion in conjunction with Major Powell and Jacob Hamblin. An example of reference and is this the same Joseph Mangum?: Book "Jacob Hamblin, Buckskin Apostle" by Paul Bailey, pg. 339-40 talks of Jacob Hamblin helping save Major Powell's men (of Colorado River descent fame) with supplies and escorting Chief Tuba of the Navajo back to their lands after the Chief's visit to Brigham Young: "Those few who accepted the responsibility of the longer journey into the Hopi nation were George Adair, Joseph Mangum, and I.C. Haight of Mountain Meadows memory...Jacob could not help feel it was safety rather than zeal which prompted Haight [Judge McKean was stirring up anti-Mormon sentiment] to turn his thoughts to distant lands..."
These references to Joseph Mangum would be referring to the son of John Mangum and Mary Ann Adair (nephew of this Joseph Mangum), b. 12 Dec 1850 in Iowa, and d. 7 Dec 1922 in Bicknell, Wayne, Utah.

8. Censuses:
1830 US: Pickens Co., Alabama, pages 111-112. The first three related families are all on the same page, the next four related families are on the next page, and James Adair (with son Joseph) is on p. 129:
Thos. Peeks, males 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 30-40:1.
John Mangum, males 5-10:1; 10-15:2; 15-20:1; 60-70:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 30-40:1.
Cyrus Mangum, males 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 15-20:1.
Saml. Carson, males 20-30:1; females 20-30:1; 80-90:1.
Saml. Adair, males 20-30:1; females 20-30:1.
Thos. Adair, males 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 15-20:1; 50-60:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 40-50:1.
Daniel Clark (next door), males 0-5:1; 30-40:1; females 0-5:1; 20-30:1.
James Adair, males 0-5:2; 15-20:1; 20-30:2 (Joseph b. 1806); 60-70:1; females 15-20:1; 20-30:2; 60-7-:1; no slaves.

1840 US: Northern District, Itawamba Co., Mississippi, related families from full survey of county census:
P. 136a: Samuel Adair, males 0-5:2; 5-10:2; 30-40:1; females 0-5:1; 30-40:1. No slaves listed.
P. 144a: John Mangum, males 15-20:1; 70-80:1; females 10-15:1; 15-20:1; 50-60:1. No slaves listed.
P. 150a: Joseph Adair, males 30-40:1; females 20-30:1. No slaves listed.
P. 156a: Thomas Adair, males 20-30: 1; females 0-5: 1; 15-20:1. No slaves listed.
P. 157a: William Mangum, Jr., males 5-10:1; 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 20-30:1. No slaves listed.

Does not show up in any further censuses since he died prior to the 1850 census.

BIOGRAPHY:
1. Major autobiography with lots of references to Mangums, Richeys, and Adairs and their history by James Richey [see his notes for transcription] speaks of his wife and her family: "When we arrived at Winter Quarters it was late in season. We built a log cabin and then my brother-in-law and myself went to Missouri for supplies. We got a load of corn meal and pork. I was taken sick and had to be hauled home. After we got home Joseph Mangum took the cattle to the mouth of the Soldier to winter on the rushes. Sometime afterwards I went there on a visit and while there, there came a heavy snow and I started for home the next morning on foot and was two days and one night on the road. When I got home, my feet were badly frozen so that I was laid up in bed for quite awhile. While I was in this situation, my mother in law, (Rebecca Canida Knowles) who was living with us was taken sick and died from exposure in travelling so long a journey. She was buried in the graveyard at Winter Quarters."

2. Biographical info on this individual's father per the book "John Mangum, American Revolutionary War Soldier and Descendants," 1986, p. 7-16, by Delta Ivie Mangum Hale: "John's second wife died, and he was again left a widower. Following her death he moved to Warren County, Ohio, later changed to Clinton County. It was here that he met his third wife, Rebecca Knowles. The were married Jan. 19, 1809 at Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio. (Marriage Licenses of Warren County, No. 1 and 2, p. 30.) Eight children were born to John and Rebecca. In later life he appeared in court to claim his veteran's pension and gave the following statement regarding his places of residence: 'I was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia on the 19th of Jan 1763, informed by my mother when I was eleven years old, I had it in a book from the time I entered the service. Until 1805 I resided in Newberry District, So. Carolina. In 1805 I moved to Warren County, afterwards Clinton County, Ohio where I resided until 1811. In 1811 I removed to Giles County, Tennessee where I stayed until 1815. In 1815 I came to St. Claire County, Alabama where I stayed until about 1823 or 1824. Then I removed to Pickens County, Alabama where I have lived ever since and now live.' (Package 370, Vol. 3, Veterans Bureau, National Archives, Washington, D.C.) While living at Warren Co., Ohio, John and Rebecca had a daughter, Gemima, born on Sep. 14, 1809. Two children were born after they moved to Tennessee. These were William on Christmas Day 1811 at Murray or Maury, Tennessee, and Rebecca on Aug. 10, 1814 at Giles, Tennessee. Another two children were born at St. Clair, Alabama. These were John, Jr., born June 10, 1817 and James Mitchell, born Jan. 6, 1820. Another son, Joseph, was born about 1822. The record of his birth date, place and picture are not available to date. A daughter, Jane was born July 14, 1824 at Maury, Tennessee, and their last daughter, Lucinda, was born July 20, 1826 at Carlton, Pickens County, Alabama..."

3. From Don and Carolyn Smith from one of three part writings of Samuel Newton Adair. [When asked who has the original of this, Carolyn referred me to Becky Hamblin [bhamblin79@hotmail.com] to try to locate the original of this; Becky in turn believes Collins Chapman in Mesa may have it since Collins' mother is the granddaughter who hand wrote it for Samuel. It has not yet been located by Becky. The following is one of the three parts [see Samuel Newton Adair's notes for full quotation]: "Luna, New Mexico, October 7, 1919. I, Samuel Newton Adair, will write what I know about my mother's folks. My grandfather's name was John Mangum and he married Rebecca Noles, so my grandmother's name was Rebecca Mangrum, my grandfather Mangum was a revolutionary soldier with General Morgan (one of his minute men.) He was taken prisoner with a lot of other men by the british soldiers and they set them on a log and split their heads open, all but my grandfather's and he had some kind of varmint skin cap on and that and the skull stopped the force of the sword and it glanced off and cut his ear nearly off and they turned him lose. He married after the war was over as stated above. Their children are: Cyrus Mangrum, Joseph Mangrum, John Mangrum, William Mangrum and James Mangrum. The daughter's names were: Jeney Mangrum, Gemima Mangrum, Rebecca Mangrum, and Lucinda Mangum. They were all my uncles and aunts. Joseph Mangrum married Emiline Hanner, William married Aunt Sally Adair, John married Aunt Mary Ann Adair, James Mangrum married Jane Clark, my father's niece. I don't know who uncle Cyrus Mangum married. Jeney Mangrum married George Crawford, Gemima Mangrum married Samuel Jefferson Adair, my father. Rebecca Mangrum married Joseph Adair, my father's cousin. Lucinda Mangrum married James Richey, my father's nephew."

4. Journal History, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, 20 Jan 1848, p. 25: "Following is the petition for a post office on the Pottawattamie lands, referred to, with the signatures attached. To the Honorable Postmaster Gerneral of the United States. Sir: There are many thousand inhabitants in the vicinity of the Log Tabernacle, which is situated on the Government purchase of the Pottawatamies and in the State of iowa, whose interest is materially injured, and whose journey, business and improvements are retarded or destroyed by non intercourse; there being no Post Office within forty or fifty miles of said Tabernacle, and the public good requires a convenient office: Therefore, We your Petitioners, Citizens of the United States and residents of said vicinage, pray your Honor to cause, such an office to be located at or near said Tabernacle without delay, to be called the Tabernacle Post Office... [Approximately 2,000 plus all male signatures including] Wm. G. Perkins, Jude Allen, Daniel Tyler, Wm. Stoker, Israel Barlow, William Thompson [and William Thompson, Jr.], Joseph Mangum, William Richey, John B. Richey, William B. Richey, John R. Holden [Wiley Holden and Joshua Holden are immediately adjacent - relations?], Andrew Allen [with Ira Allen, Franklin Allen, Joseph Allen immediately adjacent - relations?], John Coon [with Samuel Coon, eli Coon, Jacob Coon, and Joseph Coon immediately adjacent - relations?].

5. Itawamba Co., Mississippi, Land Deeds Grantor Index, FHL 901.620, book 4, p. 155: "Joseph E. Mangrum and Arta Emeline Mangrum, w. 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec 10, Twp. 9, R. 9, 9 Oct 1843, $60."

MARRIAGE:
1. See above notes for 9 Oct 1843 deed wherein Joseph and Arta are shown married. Extracted marriage record with ordinance work as noted below which shows the year 1845 appears to be erroneous. A transcription of the original marriage (Itawamba Settlers, Vol. VII, Number 1, March 1987, p. 39, referencing Marriage Book 2, p. 10) book show Joseph E. Mangum and Arta Hanna, m. 27 Mar 1845, by Samuel Adair, MG; however, in sequence it occurs between the previous entry of 9 Feb 1842 and next entry of 10 Jun 1844. The corrected year should be 1843. The 1843 date would also fit better with the birth of their son Beely 10 Oct 1844.

2. Some poorly done family histories indicate Joseph Mangum married a second wife by the name of Emmeline Laney on 23 Jun 1851 in Utah. This is confusion arising from many not knowing that Arta Hannah's middle name was Emeline (see land transaction from Itawamba Co., MS, 1843 as noted above). Later, under the LDS Law of Adoption, Joseph appears to have been also sealed to Laney Adair in the St. George Temple per the LDS Ordinance Index, which has a listing of a marriage sealing between Joseph Mangum and Laney Ann Adair 7 Jun 1877 SGEOR per FHL film 170595 - 2018 with Joseph Eslin Mangum (Joseph's nephew and son of Joseph's brother John Mangum) and his wife Mariah Lucinda Heath acting as proxies for the deceased couple. Under the Law of Adoption, the deceased couple did not necessarily have to had been married in earthly life and often living relatives would arbitrarily matchmake these marriages to afford an unmarried individual afterlife marital bliss and increase. This appears to be the case with Joseph Mangum and Laney Adair. In reality, Laney was still alive living in Texas with her husband John Ellis Ewing and does not die until 1881/1882. The family evidently had lost contact and believed Laney was dead. Mary Ann Adair, the mother to Joseph Eslin who was the marriage proxy, also performed a baptism for Laney Adair, her sister, 2 days before the 7 Jun 1877 sealing on 5 Jun 1877. Being that she was alive, both temple ordinances for the dead would be void and of no efficacy.

DEATH:
1. Some believe he died 22 Feb 1923 in Iowa, but I have found absolutely no basis for this. I believe a death of 1848 in Iowa is accurate. The birth of his nephew Joseph Eslem Mangum, the son of John Mangum and Mary Ann Adair, in Banou, Pottawattamie, Iowa on 12 Dec 1850 appears to be a tribute to John's deceased brother. This nephew appears emotionally attached to his uncle namesake since he performs temple ordinances in his behalf in 1877 in the St. George Temple. This naming of the nephew backhandily seems to indicate a prior recent death of the original Joseph Mangum of the same name.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. FHL film 2056023-2056026, especially film 5 which contains Mangum-Adair materials. Title is "George Addison Mangum's Genealogical Collection" which is his lifetime work donated to library in 1998; he was born in Utah in 1922, of Blackfoot, ID and is perhaps a brother to Ivey Mangum Hale. Brief summary includes: 2056023, item 1, book of remembrance; item 2, surname index of changes and volumes; item 3, Person materials; 2056024, items 3 thru 6 and 2056026, Mangum/Adair materials. Included are many family group sheets of sidelines and downlines, many of them unconnected.

2. FHL Film 1697868 and book "The Mangums of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Utah, and Adjoining States," by John T. Palmer, Ph.D. Santa Rosa, CA 95409, 1993, 3rd ed.

3. Nauvoo LDS Land and Records Office research file (copy in my possession as of 2 Jun 2007 and also partially viewable at www.earlylds.com). Includes family group sheet from Ancestral File. 
Mangum, Joseph Eastland (I1393)
 
4888 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joseph shows as father of Rebecca (see Issipovna) in the following from her Rebecca's grandson Ivan Herzenberg -- Ancestry.com's "Publications des bans de mariage de Paris et Ancienne Seine, 1860 à 1902":
A. Anne Lydie Virginie Buisson, 28 Bd. 9'ereire, bann date 9 Jul 1899, father Jean Célestin Buisson, mother: Anne Nancy Lautrette, spouse: Stefanio Joann Herzenberg.
B. Stefanio Joann, Moscow, Russia, father: Edouard Issipovitch; mother: Rebecca Issipovna, spouse: Anne Lydie Virginie Buisson, bann date 9 Jul 1899. 
Herzenberg, Joseph (I415)
 
4889 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit indicates a variant name of Laust Pedersen Leegaard.

2. Confirmation per Joyce Cupit: "Sønderhå kirkebog 1793 konfimerede: Peder Leegaards søn Laurids og datter Fredericha."

3. 1787 census for Jestrup in S 1801 census for same place notes Peder Leegaard 66, in first marriage, parish bailiff and "gaardbeboer," Else Jensdatter 60 his wife, Laurs 22, Frederica Louise 21 unmarried, Caroline 15 unmarried.

CHRISTENING:
1. FHL film # 053193; Sstrup had a son baptized in the church: Lars. Vicar's wife Paludan carried him. Witnesses: Salmon Ulnitz and son Christen Salmonsen of Bedsted, Christen Bang of Schyum parish and Lars Rolighed [or ?gaard] of Jestrup.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per gedcom from Wayne Westergard, 785 W. 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah, 84087, (801)-295-2906 dated 6 Jan 1999.

2. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002.

3. Per Family group sheet prepared by Wanda Roos per research of Bedsted parish records and censuses by Eva M. Gregersen. 
Pedersen Leegaard, Lars or Laurits (I749)
 
4890 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit indicates birthplace as Sundby. I asked 25 May 2002 for her sources.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per gedcom from Wayne Westergard, 785 W. 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah, 84087, (801)-295-2906 dated 6 Jan 1999.

2. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002. 
Lauritsen, Jens (I2645)
 
4891 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit indicates birthplace as Sundby. I asked 25 May 2002 for her sources.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per gedcom from Wayne Westergard, 785 W. 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah, 84087, (801)-295-2906 dated 6 Jan 1999.

2. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002. 
Lauritsdatter, Karen (I2644)
 
4892 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit indicates birthplace as Sundby. I previously had Stagstrup, but Sundby appears to be a smaller community within the parish of Stagstrup.

CHRISTENING:
1. Per Joyce Cupit: "Stagstrup kirkebog 1704: Dom Jubilate døbt et barn kaldet Anders, Faderen: Laurits Christensen. Moderen: Inger Jespersdatter. Fadderne: Karen Christensdatter bar barnet [carried the Child], Karen Andersdatter, Niels Andersen, Niels Nielsen of Jens ? alle af Sundby."

BIOGRAPHY:
1. Also may be known as Laurtsen, Laurstsen, Lauritzsen, and Leegard. Occupation: Farmer.

MARRIAGE:
1. FHL film # 053193; Sønderhå Parish Record, 1696-1787, book 1, p 108.

2. Per 30 May 2002 email from Joyce Cupit: "Sønderhå 1728: 1 Nov. havde Anders Lauridssoen sundby fra Stagstrup trolovelse med Inger Salmansdatter i Leegrd i Jestrup. Fideju: Lars Christensen Kirk i Stagstrup og Christen Salmansen i Elsted. Copul. 8 Dec."

BURIAL:
1. FHL film # 053193; Sønderh, 3 Jul 1956 - 18 Dec 1956, #SG38320.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per Family group sheet from Archive Record submitted by Fermen J. Westergaard, 2059 Van Buren Ave., Ogden, Utah 84401. Fermen lists himself as a 4ggson. Lists his sources of information as film 8848 Copenhagen, Denmark.

2. Per gedcom dated 6 Jan 1999 of Wayne Westergard, 785 W 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah 84087 (801) 295-2906.

3. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002. 
Lauritsen Leegård, Anders (I1772)
 
4893 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit indicates that in the court records, there is a Salmon Olufsen mentioned in Hundborg which is not far from Sønderhå. She is unsure if this is the right individual or not.

BIRTH:
1. Date derived from age at death.

BURIAL:
1. Per Joyce Cupit. Sønderhå Parish Book, 1726, burials: "Sønderhå 1726: 12 Apr died at home Salmon Olufsen in Leegaard in Jestrup buried in Sønderhå churchyard. Age 66 years, 3 months and 9 days."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per gedcom dated 6 Jan 1999 of Wayne Westergard, 785 W 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah 84087, phone 801-295-2906.

2. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002. 
Olufsen Leegård, Salmon (I2635)
 
4894 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit indicates this individual was named Jens Pedersen Leegaard but I haven't seen a source for it. She says he was born 1768 and died 1771.

BIRTH:
1. FHL film # 053193; Sønderhå Parish Record

DEATH:
1. FHL film # 053193; Sønderhå Parish Record

SSOURCES_MISC:
1. Per gedcom from Wayne Westergard, 785 W. 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah, 84087, (801)-295-2906 dated 6 Jan 1999.
yce Cupit's website 25 May 2002.

ACTION:
1. Verify: Joyce Cupit indicates this individual was named Jens Pedersen Leegaard but I haven't seen a source for it. She says he was born 1768 and died 1771. 
Pedersen (I2664)
 
4895 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit notes variant birth year of 1734 which makes sense with age given at time of death.

2. Per Joyce Cupit:
A. 1787 Census: Grøntoft, Bedsted:
Peder Grøntoft, 46
Anna Cathrina ?, 40
Johanne Maria, 21, children
Enevold Pedersen, 16
Niels Pedersen, 2, daughter's
Plus 2 servants.
B. 1801 Census, nr. 18, Bedsted:
Peder Pedersen, both in their first marriage, husband.
Ane Cathrine ?, 71, his wife.
Enevold Pedersen, 31, unmarried, his child.
Dorthe Marie Nielsdatter, 12
Niels Jensen, 15, daughter's child.

BIRTH:
1. FHL film # 053026; Bedsted Parish Records, 1707-1765, book 1.

CHRISTENING:
1. Viborg, Denmark Regional Archives; Bedsted Parish Records; microfiche C119.1 plate 2 page ?; sponsors are ?? Christendatter of Horsted carried the Child, ?? of Broogaard, Peder Knudsen of Grontoft, Niels Pedersen of Hvidbjerg, and Christen Pedersen of Vestergaard.

MARRIAGE:
1. FHL film # 053026; Bedsted Parish Records, 1707-1765, book 1, p 86.

BURIAL:
1. FHL film # 053026; Bedsted Parish Records, 1766-1814, book 2, p 146.

2. Per Joyce Cupit: "Bedsted kirkebog 1807, Begravelse: 4 Marts begr. Anna Cathrine Enevoldsdatter, Peder Westergaards kone [wife], 72 år."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Archive Record family group sheet with copy on file with Kerry Petersen as originally submitted by Mrs. Wanda Roos, R.D. 1 Box 651B, Sandy Utah. She mentions James Christian Westergard as 2 ggson and source as church records for Bedsted by Eva M. Gregersen.

2. Per gedcom dated 6 Jan 1999 of Wayne Westergard, 785 W 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah 84087 (801) 295-2906.

3. Per records of Fred H. Westergard, 1940 Laird Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84108-1823, phone 801-583-4405.

4. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002.

ACTION:
1. Check parish records for birth date for 1734 or 1735. 
Enevoldsdatter, Ane Cathrine (I1601)
 
4896 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit notes variant name as Peder Kirchetopf and variant birth year of 1733. She stands by her date.

CHRISTENING:
1. Viborg, Denmark Regional Archives; Bedsted Parish Records; microfiche C119.1, plate 2, page ?; per Bent Pilsgard. He states birth is in 1734.

BURIAL:
1. FHL film # 053026; Bedsted Parish Records, 1707-1765, book 1, p. 106.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per gedcom from Wayne Westergard, 785 W. 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah, 84087, (801)-295-2906 dated 6 Jan 1999.

2. Per records of Fred H. Westergard, 1940 Laird Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84108-1823, phone 801-583-4405.

3. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002.

ACTION:
1. Check birth year in parish records as 1733 or 1734. 
Enevoldsen, Peder Kirchetorp (I367)
 
4897 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit provides variant name of Peder Pedersen Græntoft Vestergaard.

2. Per Joyce Cupit:
a. 1787 Census: Grøntoft, Bedsted:
Peder Grøntoft, 46
Anna Cathrina ?, 40
Johanne Maria, 21, children
Enevold Pedersen, 16
Niels Pedersen, 2, daughter's
Plus 2 servants.
b. 1801 Census, nr. 18, Bedsted:
Peder Pedersen, both in their first marriage, husband.
Ane Cathrine ?, 71, his wife.
Enevold Pedersen, 31, unmarried, his child.
Dorthe Marie Nielsdatter, 12
Niels Jensen, 15, daughter's child.

BIOGRAPHY:
1. Also known as Peder Pedersen Græntoft. There is a farm just west of Vestergard farm in Bedsted with the name Græntoft - Groen translates as Green - which may have some significance. Græntoft farm dates back at least to Knud Svenningsen and his father. He is associated with Vestergard farm as a copyholder to the great estate of Tandrup. Refer to biographical notes of his son Enevold Pedersen Vestergard for transfer details of Vestergard copyhold.

2. Census for 1787 for Bedsted lists Peder Græntoft 46 farmer, Anna Cathrine (Enevoldsdatter)40 his wife, Johanne Marie (Pedersdatter) 21 Child, Enevold Pedersen 16 Child, Niels Pedersen 2 - child shows up under name of Niels Pedersen in 1787 and 1801 censuses as a child of a legal marriage living with his uncle Peder Pedersen Græntoft. Christening record shows him as son of Knud (Pedersen) Græntoft (Peder's brother) and wife Maren Nielsdatter christened 19 Aug 1785. His mother was approaching age 50 and subsequently died in 1787. Boy evidently went to live with his uncle and aunt thereafter and picked up name of Pedersen. Also listed was Maren Nielsdatter, the wife's daughter, but not Peder's (no clue what this means). Two hired workers also listed: Christen Sorensen, age 26, and Dorthe Marie, age 38.

3. Occupation as farmer and parish bailiff.

CHRISTENING:
1. FHL film # 053026; Bedsted Parish Records, 1707-1765.

2. Per Joyce Cupit: "Bedsted kirkebog 1741, fødte Peder Pedersen Grøntoft. Bedsted 1741: 19 Okt førte Peder Sadelmager og hustru Johanne Lauridsdatter et barn til daaben kaldet Peder. Baaret af Dorethe Mølgrd. Fadder: Niels ?, Anders og Maren Knudsdatter."

MARRIAGE:
1. FHL film # 053026; Bedsted Parish Records, 1707-1765.

BURIAL:
1. Per Joyce Cupit: "I følge Lars Bak dør han den 21 Nov 1815 i Bedsted, aftægtsmand i Vestergård, 74 år gammel." [74 years old.]

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Film 8093; census paper: 1787, 1801; Copenhagen, Denmark. Submitted by Fermen J. Westergard.

2. Archive Record family group sheet as originally submitted by Mrs. Wanda Roos, R.D. 1 Box 651B, Sandy Utah. She mentions James Christian Westergard as 2 ggson and source as church records for Bedsted by Eva M. Gregersen.

3. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002.

3. Per gedcom dated 6 Jan 1999 of Wayne Westergard, 785 W 1300 South, Woods Cross, Utah 84087, phone 801-295-2906.

4. May 21, 1999 correspondence of Jens Praestgaard at "jens-v-p@post5.tele.dk".

5. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002. 
Pedersen Grøntoft, Peder (I1595)
 
4898 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002: She states that she was confirmed in 1870 at Snedsted, married Peter Magnus Carlsson 19 May 1878 in Ã…rhus, Denmark, shows in 1880 census, and they had 8 children. A picture of Jensine is included with the website. Her husband Peter was born 22 Feb 1851 at Notteback, Sweden and died 13 Dec 1930 in Elsted and bur. 19 Dec 1930 in Snedsted.

CHRISTENING:
1. Bedsted Kirkebog 1856: "Born 31 Mar 1856, christened at home 2 Apr 1856 Jensine Christensen, parents Farmer Chresten Jensen Møller and wife Ane Cathrine Enevoldsdatter, Vestergård in Bedsted, witnesses: maiden Johanne Andersen of Spolum, Karen Marie Christensdatter, the same place, smallholder Laust Dahlgaard and bachelor Christen Skriver (?) of Bedsted and also bachelor Christen Søndergaard of Hørsted. Moderen indsten 1. juni."

BURIAL:
1. Snedsted Kirkebog 1927, burial of Jensine Carlsson: "Died: Jensine Carlson, born Christensen. Born 31 Mar 1856, Bedsted parish. Died 7 Dec 1927, Elsted, buried 15 Dec 1927, Snedsted Kirkegård. Datter of farmer Christen Jensen Møller and his wife Ane Cathrine Enevoldsdatter. Married with 'efterlevende particulier' Peter Magnus Carlson."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Joyce Cupit's website 25 May 2002. 
Christensen, Jensine (I1755)
 
4899 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Judging from 1900 census, her maiden name looks to be Swan with her father living with them. She appears to have been previously married to a Rossetter per her marriage record to Mathew Frederick. Family Tree accessed 13 Feb 2013 shows the first marriage to be with Ira H. Rossieter.

2. Censuses:
1900 US:
Ingham Township, Ingham, Michigan, p. 61, household 247, family 255:
Mathew D. Fredrick, head, Apr 1818, 82, m. 14 years, farmer, NY NY NY.
Olive Fredrick, wife, Jan 1831, 69, m. 14 years, mother of one child non-living, NY VT VT.
Jessie King, S.G. Daughter, Sep 1879, 22, m. 1 year, MI NY NY.
Babie King, S.G.G. Daughter, Jan 1900, 5/12, MI MI MI.
Cora B. Rossellir, S.G. Daughter, Mar 1881, 19, Single, MI MI NY.
Claude King, S.G. Son, May 1877, 23, m. 1 year, farm laborer, MI MI MI.
George Swan, boarder, Sep 1816, 83, widower, capitalist, NY VT VT.
(Next door):
Clarence E. Fredrick, head, Oct 1851, 48, m. 27 years, farmer, MI NY PA.
Emma Fredrick, wife, Oct 1853, 46, m. 27 years, 2 total children both living, MI Eng MI.
Edna H. Fredrick, dau., Jan 1888, 12, MI MI MI.
Richard Bygraves, father-in-law, Jan 1827, 73, widower, capitalist, Eng Eng Eng. [Note I also found Bygrave family in 1860 census in Ingham, Ingham, MI, p. 74.]
(7 houses away is the family of Gilbert Rossettir who may or may not be a relative of Cora B. above.)
Lansing 3rd Ward, Ingham, MI, p. 135, on Main Steet, family 251:
Andrew C. Frederick, head, Oct 1849, 50, married 26 years, house carpenter, MI MI MI.
Josephine, wife, Nov 1852, 47, m. 26 years, no children ever born to her, NY NY NY.

3. Reviewed Rootsweb Worldconnect 2 Aug 2003 without success.

MARRIAGE:
1. Marriage from Ordinance Index extracted records per FHL film 0976572 (Record of marriages 1838-1917, Ingham Co., MI, County Clerk): Mathew D. Frederick, age 67, b. Monroe Co., New York, m. 8 Aug 1886 at Ingham Co., Michigan to Olive Rossetter or Swan, age 54, of Orleans County, New York. Sealing of spouses 12 Nov 1986 JRIVE. Same extraction has: Andrew P. Fredricks, age 23, of Ingham Co., MI marrying Josephine Cannon, age 21, b. at Sweden, Monroe, New York, m. on 14 Sep 1873 in Ingham Co., MI, sealed 1 Nov 1986 JRIVE; Clarence E. Frederick, age 20, b. in Ingham Co., MI marrying Emma Bygrove, b. Ingham Co., MI, age 18, on 18 Aug 1872 in Ingham Co., MI, sealed 31 Oct 1986 JRIVE.

DEATH:
1. Per census records. Death had to be between the 1900 census in which she is enumerated and 1910 in which she is not. 
Swan, Olive (I3577)
 
4900 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Judging from the following quote, John would have been old enough in 1797 to have had a son, John Dick, Jr., who was old enough to be of a legal age to witness a deed. Assuming 21, John Jr. would have been born no later than 1776. Assuming that the John Sr. was about 21 years of age when John Jr. was born, he would have been born no later than 1755.
Quote is from the FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 17-31: "A John Dick, son perhaps of Conrad Dick, was granted 86-1/2 acres on the south fork of New River in Ashe Co., on 27 Jun 1797. John Dick Jr. and Jesse Ray attested the survey. John Dick and John Dick Jr. doubtless were father and son. John Dick was also granted 400 acres of land on the south fork of New River on 13 Jun 1798. This grant was accompanied by a document saying that it was issued to correct errors in an earlier grant not identified but probably the one dated 27 Dec 1797 for 400 acres that, on 3 Jan 1783, had been ordered to be surveyed probably for Robert Nall and actually surveyed for John Dick 22 July 1787. John Nall and Alexander Johnson attested the survey. On 1 Dec 1798, John Dick was granted an additional 100 acres on the south fork of New River. This land was first ordered to be surveyed for William Nall on 11 Nov 1779 and actually surveyed for Robert Nall 24 Jun 1794. How it came to be granted later to John Dick is not clear but very likely it was by assignment. (Grants 1484, 1749, 1547 and 1471, Secretary of State's Office, Raleigh, NC.) That John Dick and his wife Mary once lived in Rowan Co. is indicated by a deed of that county dated 3 Sep 1795 wherein John Dick, of Wilkes Co., sold to Jacob Helfer of Rowan Co., 200 acres of land including improvements located on Bear Creek in Rowan Co. He signed the deed 'Johannes Dick' in German script in his own hand. His wife Mary signed with a mark. (Book 14, p. 523, Rowan Co. Deeds.)"

2. FHL book 929.273 D55h "History of Peter and Christina Shutt Dick Family; Frederick Co. Maryland; Wilkes Co. North Carolina; Muhlenberg Co. Kentucky; Sangamon Co. Illinois; Cass Co. Illinois," compiled by Muriel M. Hoffman; Anchor, Illinois; 1970; Chapter II "Ancestry of Peter Dick," p. 13:
"Elizabeth Rolland
There are Rolland, Roland and Rowland entries in the 1790 N. Car. census. The only clue we have to the name of the mother of Peter Dick is the Amos Dick statement that the name was Elizabeth Relland.
John Dick sold land in N. Carolina to Abram Roulan. A Gasper Roland was living in Simpson County in 1820 near the families of Peter, Coonrod and John Dick, according to entries in the census. In 1830 near John
Dick was Finis E. Roland, male 30-40 and Tilson Roland male 30-40.
Salisbury Dist. Rowan Co. N. Car. 1790 had Gasper Roland, John Roland and Joseph Roland.
No further research about the Rolland (Roland) family has been done at the present time."

3. FHL book 929.273 D55h "History of Peter and Christina Shutt Dick Family; Frederick Co. Maryland; Wilkes Co. North Carolina; Muhlenberg Co. Kentucky; Sangamon Co. Illinois; Cass Co. Illinois," compiled by Muriel M. Hoffman; Anchor, Illinois; 1970; Chapter II "Ancestry of Peter Dick":
"John Dick seems sure to have been a son of Conrad and Catherine Dick. He was listed on the 1790 N. Car. census, but he is not found on the 1800 census. By 1810 all of his family had removed from North Carolina.
John Dick had many more deeds recorded than did his presumed father, Conrad, most of them are in the part of Wilkes County which is now Ashe County. 12 March 1779 (#942) 100 acres; #1323, 86-1/4 acres from Sam'l Ashe of 27 June 1797; #1512 on 13 June 1798, 400 acres to correct earlier grant; #1383 dated 1 Dec.1798, 100 acres from Sam'l Ashe; #1471 27 Dec. 1797, 400 acres from Sam'l Ashe, apparently the one later corrected. In Rowan County, John bought 200 acres from Benjamin Vancleave on 5 Oct 1782. As of Wilkes County, he sold 3 Sept. 1795 to Jacob Holfer, John signing Johann Dick in German script and his wife Mary signing by mark. This is the only record in which his wife's name is found and the only time his name is spelled Johann. John's sales in Ashe County included 220 acres to Abram Raulon 10 Nov. 1800, 188 acres to Christian Shearer 4 Nov. 1804, 102 acres to Seth Osborn 1 Nov. 1804; 200, 600 and 100 acres to Jesse Reeves on 27 Sept. 1809. These Reeves deeds were the ones in which John Eller acted as agent, indicating that John Dick had left North Carolina between 1804 and 1809.
In Logan County Ky. deeds is found: 29 Dec. 1810, John Dick from Logan County bought land from John C. Slocumb of Indiana Territory (C :190) Book E, p. 249; John Dick bought 145 and 3/4 acres from Harrison Powell, Koonrod Dick witnessing the deed, but no relaionship stated.
This is the last record found for John. Simpsen County was formed from part of Logan County in 181. The Simpson County Courthouse was burned. If John left a will in Simpson County, it was destroyed.
From manuscripts prepared by his grandchildren, county historian other sources this list of his probable children was prepared. If his death occurred in Simpson County, the settlement of his estate would have been destroyed, as were those of his son, Conrad.
Probable family of John and Mary (and/or Elizabeth) Dick:
1. James Dick, listed first in one account of the family. There were several James Dicks in the 1790 Guilford Co. census, but it is improbable, as that was the home of the English Dicks. "There was a James Dickey in Salisbury Dist. Rowan Co. in 1790 with 5 males over 16; 1 male under 16; 2 females. M.H.) We wonder of some of the Dickeys in both North Carolina and in Muhlenberg Co. Ky. could have been the same family, in spite of the variation in the spelling of the name. (No further information).
2. John Dick, probably the one who married 17 Nov. 1799 to Mary, daughter of George Tanner of Rowan Co. Their fathers owned adjoining land there.
3. Catherine Dick d. 23 April 1875 age 99 years, d. Ashe County, N.C., m. James Dickson in 1798 (b.12 Feb. 1777 d. 12 Sept. 1860)
4. Peter Dick (see Chapter I).
5. Conrad Dick b. Dec 22, 1782 (see later section of this chapter).
6. Mary (Polly) Dick said to have married a Tolliver and moved to Missouri. A John Tolliver 63 b. Va. is listed on the 1850 Lawrence Co. Mo. census with a wife, Polly, 64 b. N.Car. and 4 children who were probably grandchildren. She died 12 Sept. 1877 age 90 yrs. 8 mos. 5 da.
7. Nellie Dick, 54 on 1850 Simpson Co. census. Traditionally she was the common law wife of an unnamed man by whom she had several children who all went by the surname Dick. Known of these was Mary Frances Dick, who married Richard Odle (O'Dell) and had a daughter Adaline m. John Harrison McFarlin, her cousin.
There may be another son and several daughters." 
Rolland, Elizabeth or Mary (I77)
 

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