D.A.R. grave marker reads: "JOHN FLINN - 1760 to 1830 - pvt. NC Militia". He recalled serving under a Capt. [Ezekiel?] Fortner, and was a recruit from Virginia. He was discharged at Fairfield, Hyde Co., on the eastcoast of NC.
Settled in White Co. between 1810 and 1815. He had a land grant for his Revolutionary War service to the State Of North Carolina (warrant no. 5094). The warrant was issued in 1797 for Indian Lands in Tenn. This is recorded in the Tenn. State Library & Archives, Nashville, TN - Bledsoe Co. #2717, bk. GGD, pg .369. It was allowed for those awarded with land to sell their certificates. Consequently, Anderson Skillern was granted 76 acres in Bledsoe by the State of Tennessee in the Third District....this grant was made "in consideration of military services performed by John Flinn to the State of North Carolina warrant #5096 dated December 6, 1797 and entered on August 25, 1807." Anderson was the assigned heir (ie. purchaser) to Flinn....James was granted 81 acres for the same reason as Anderson.
Additional land was sold in 1819. "Indenture made on Sept. 7, 1819 by James Skillern of Bledsoe County, Tennessee to John McIver of Fairfax County, Virginia, for $281.00 . . .land in bledsoe County , v containing 200 acres adjoining John Skillern and the lands of Anderson Skillern granted by the State of Tennessee to James Skillern on Dec. 13, 1810 by #2714 in consideration of military service of John Flinn to North Carolina . . . warrant #5094 and dated Dec. 6, 1797, and entered on A2, 1807 by #104. Signed James Skillern. Wit. Samuel Terry, Aaron Schoolfield."There is still some clarification needed concerning the two warrant numbers, 5094 & 5096. However, it appears that the land grant was sold and that John settled in White County in an area that became known as Flynn's Cove.
On November, 16, 1855 Flynn's Cove became part of Cumberland County. The new county was formed from the convergence of six counties: White, Morgan, Bledsoe, Rhea, Putnam, and Fentress.
35. Mary
Bob Cawly & John Flinn suggest that her name may have been "Betty" (Elizabeth).
Another source has Sally Green.
36. Capt. John Wyatt
From Tyron, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. Fought in the Revolution.
Revolutionary War Veteran
Occupation: soldier/farmer/innkeeper
Moved to Jefferson Co., Tenn. Dec 1795 to Nov 1796. in pension application says was in Knox Co., TN from Nov 1796 to Feb 1807. When Bledsoe County was created on November 10, 1807, the commissioners listed in Book A, page 403, were John Anderson, John Narramore, John Tollett, Michael Rawlings, William Roberson, James Standifer and Thomas Coulter. He was a member of the first County Court of Bledsoe Co. in 1808, and also served as justice of the peace. He was the last living Revolutionary War Veterans in Bledsoe County.
He owned land where Crossville is now. The town was known as Narramore in the 1830's, at least that's what the Post Office was called.
(1) Genealogical Records: Early Tennessee Setters, 1700's- 1900's . Some Tennessee Heroes of Revolution, Secound Pamphlet, p. 54 "Lieut, John Narramore: John Narramore applied for revolutionary pension while living in Bledsoe County in 833. He was the son of Edward Narramore and was born in Kershaw District, S.C., Jan 22, 1762. He enlisted, substituting for his father, in Kershaw District, in Jan 1779. He was appointed Lieutenant when Lt. Welch died. He was well acquainted with Gen. Sumter. He moved to Knox County, Tenn., in 1796 and Bledsoe County in 1808. He died in Crossville, Tenn., about 1853. He had eight children."
(2) An 1840 Census of Revolutionary War, State of Tenn- Eastern District, p. 152 "John Narramore..Bledsoe County..age 79"
46. John Taylor
Cousin to Pres. Zachery Taylor? Possibly a Cherokee indian.
When John Taylor died Mary went to live with her daughter Paulina AnnTaylor Shoemaker. In 1850 they were living in Jefferson County, Al. In1860 the Shoemaker's were in Pontotoc County, MS. Mary had either died or was living with her son James who was a minister in northern MS.
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Birth: BET. 1760 - 1762 in York Co. SC Death: BET. MAY - JUL 1838 in Pickens Co. SC Military Service: American Revolution Event: Will Dated 13 MAY 1834 Pickens Co. SC Event: Will Proved: 23 JUL 1838 Pickens Co. SC Event: Census-2 1830 Pickens Co. SC-Head of Household Census: 1790 Rutherford Co. NC Event: Military-2 Private, Capt John Butler's Co., Col. John Earles's Reg., NC Militia Note:
See notes under daughter Susan for George's American Revolution service. George served as a Private under Capt. Butler in the regiment commanded by Col John Earl. George served from ca 1780 to 1782. He was discharged in Charleston, SC. His brother Reuben also served with him: STATE OF GEORGIA) COUNTY OF LUMPKIN) On this the tenth day of May in the year of our Lord 1855, before me a Justice of the Peace in aforesaid County and State personally came Susan Williams (before her marriage Susan Hill) aged 45 years, a resident of Pickens District in the state of South Carolina who being duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration: That she is the legitimate daughter and heir at law of George Hill now deceased, who was the identical George Hill who was a Private soldier in the company commanded by Captain I. (?) Buttler in the regiment commanded by Col. John Earl - in the Revolutionary war. That her said Father George Hill volunteered and was mustered into the service of the United States at Col. John Earl in the State of North Carolina on or about the year 1780 and continued in actual service in said war for the term of about two years and was honorably discharged at Charleston in the state of South Carolina. That her said Father died in Pendleton District South Carolina on or about the year 1841 and that no widow survived him. That his wife the Mother of the applicant had died previous to that time to wit at Pendleton District South Carolina on or about April (11th day of) 1823. That her Mothers name was Alsho (?) Ashworth. That she is informed and believes that her said Father George Hill never applied for or drew a pension during his life. She makes the foregoing declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled as heir at law Daughter of the said George Hill deceased - under the acts of Congress allowing the heirs at law of deceased Revolutionary Soldiers the pensions due them. her Susan (X) Williams mark The foregoing declaration sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid and I certify that I am personally acquainted with Susan Williams, the applicant and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be. John H. Covington J. Peace STATE OF GEORGIA) COUNTY OF LUMPKIN) On this the tenth day of May in the year of our Lord 1855 before me a Justice of the Peace in aforesaid County and State personally appeared Reuben Hill, Sr. to me a person well known to be a pensioner of the United States and whom I certify to be respectable, a resident of Lumpkin County in the state of Georgia, aged 91 years, who being duly sworn according to law declares he was present and saw Susan Williams sign the aforegoing declaration, that the same was read to him. That he is personally acquainted with Susan Williams and knows her to be the identical person she represents herself to be. He further declares that the said George Hill deceased, was a Private Soldier in the Company commanded by Col. John Earl in the Revolutionary war. That the said George Hill, deceased and the affiant were brothers and were together in said service a part of the time and believes the said George Hill served as stated in the foregoing declaration - and was honorably discharged as therein stated. That said George Hill, his brother, died at the place and time stated and that the wife of said George died previous to his death and that no widow survives him, and that the said Susan Williams (Susan Hill before her marriage) is the lawful daughter of said George Hill who was the identical man who served in the Revolutionary War as herein mentioned. The said Reuben Hill, Senior, declares that he is himself a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and receives at the agency at Savannah, Georgia, a semi annual pension at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum for proof of which he respectfully refers to the records in the pension office. his Reuben (X) Hill, Senior mark Sworn to and subscribed before the day and year aforesaid and I certify that I know the said Reuben Hill, Sr., to be the identical person he represents himself to be. John H. Covington J. Peace George had a Warrant for land in 1786 on Ashworth Creek of Broad River. He purchased land in 1790 for which Richard Hill was one of the chain bearers. In 1805 he lived on Ashworth Creek in NC just north of York County. Sent by Cathy Griffith: Hill, George Box 4, #49 Probate Judge Office Pickens Co. SC Will dated 13 May 1834 I, George Hill, of Pickens District and state of South Carolina, being weak in the flesh, but of sound and disposing memory and mind, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following: Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son LEWIS HILL the tract of land commonly called the Sisk tract containing one hundred and forty three acres which said tract I purchased of Thomas Sisk on the 26th of August 1808 to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son LEWIS HILL the tract of land which I purchased of WILLIAM REID and which was originally granted to John Yagar to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter MELINDA HENDRIX my negro fellow Willis to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath all my household and kitchen furniture and my mare Pigeon and her colt to my daughter RACHEL HILL to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath the mansion house and tract of land on which I now live containing about one hundred acres being half of the tract of land originally granted to DOMINICO HOLLAND the other half of which I have deeded to ISAAC WILLIAMS to my daughter RACHEL HILL to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son LEWIS HILL my four horse wagon to him and his heirs forever. Item. It is my will that my son ASAPH HILL be released from a debt of three hundred and twenty dollars which he owes me for borrowed money. Item. It is my will that all the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal should be sold by my executors and divided equally among my children and that the children of such child or children as are or may be dead should draw such share as their parent would have been entitled to if living and I do hereby appoint my son LEWIS HILL and my son-in-law MOSES HENDRIX to be the executors to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us who have in the presence of each other GEORGE HILL (SEAL) subscribed our names as witnesses to the above will. her Susan X Huff mark Wilson Lesley Roswell Hill C. Packard South Carolina) Pickens District) Be it remembered that on the 23rd July 1838 that the foregoing last will of George Hill was proven approved of and allow'd by the oath of Roswell Hill, one of the subscribing witnesses to the same. J. H. Dendy, O.P.D. Ordinary offices 8th of October 1838 qualified Moses Hendricks one of the persons named in the will as executor of the same. J. H. Dendy, O.P.D. Recorded Will Book No. 1, pages 56-7 and examined by me. J. H. Dendy, O.P.D. George Hill dated 13 May 1834, children Melinda, Rachel, Asaph son in law Moses Hendrix (Melinda). Heirs of George Hill, John and James Vance, Nathaniel Reid, Issac Howard. Heirs of Abel Hill, Rachel and John Hill, Moses Hendricks. Paid Ashworth B. Hill heir of Abel Hill, $9.80, paid Elizabeth Hill $11.80. 1846 paid Margret Reid wife of Nathaniel Reid $51.00. Cash paid Hudlah Hill $9.80 on May 10, 1855. Susan Hill Williams of Lumpkin Co. Ga. age 45yrs, heir of George hill who was a private soldier in the company of Capt. Butler in the Reg. of John Earl during revolutionary war. Eleven heirs of George Hill: Abel Hill John Hill Asaph Hill Lewis Hill John Vance James Vance N. Reid Isaac Howard Isaac Williams Moses Hendricks Rachel Hill The Above Named Eleven are Lawfull Legatees of John and Ann Ashworth Decd Estate of (Pickens County) South Carolina
51. Alsa Ashworth
Alt. sp: Alsho, Ailsey or Alsa
52. Abraham May
Military: 1778 Census: 1840 Greene Co., TN Pension: 1832 for Revolutionary War Service Liveded: 1795 Wilkes Co., NC (Big Horse Creek) Lived: 1824 Hardeman Co., TN
53. Martha Henson
Died at age 84
54. Peter LaRue
Alt: Larrowe, Larew, LeRoux
In Livingston Co, KY according to 1800 tax rolls.
Rev War vet
Alt. McKissic
56. Levi Davidson
children: Letsy, Mary, and Abraham are speculation.
Lawrence and Sarah (maiden name Davidson) Lamberson were living in Perry County, Tennessee in 1840 & 1850. They settled there from Smith County, TN where Lawrence is listed with his brothers and father in the 1820 census. The 1820 census shows that Lawrence and his wife are between the ages of 26 and 45 and they have 1 son and 2 daughters all under 10 years of age. 1826-27 is the last date I have found for Lawrence in Smith (later DeKalb) County, TN. Taken from the WPW reports of the Salem Baptist Church 1809-1908. - Dec Term 1826: 1st. Brethren appt viz. Thos. Allen and T. C. Fite to making (very) and cite all the brethren that attended the BALL at H. Overalls to attend next conference. Also Br. T. Allen and M. Fite to talk with and admonish Br. Lawrence Lamberson and make report. - Feb Term 1827 .....1st. The case of Lawrence Lamberson taken up and he excluded from the fellowship of the church. Lawrence and Sarah (?) are later listed in the 1860 census of Barry County, Missouri where he is listed as a wagon master. Living nearby is a Sarah Davidson (born abt 1816), with children: Letsy, John, Levi, Thomas, Louisa, and Ann. I do not have any proof but believe that Sarah Davidson (who I am told was a Lamberson) is the daughter of Lawrence and Sarah (?) Lamberson.
Lawrence in Smith Co, TN with brothers and father in 1820 census.
son Thomas- unconfirmed.
Lawrence & Sarah living in Perry Co, TN for 1840 &1850 census.
60. William Duncan
May be in Logan Co KY for the 1810 census.
1820 census should be in TNFranklin Co. Tenn. Will Bk L. p.315-316 ... I give my wife, Sarah, during her life or widowhood my farm on which I now live ... I have hereunto given my dau. Susan, wife of Wm. Cowling, a woman slave named Susan ... and to my son, William W. Duncan, a boy slave named Nathan ... I give to my dau. Sarah, wife of Joel Chitwood, the slave Sarah. To my dau. Polly, the wife of Robert Taylor, the slave named Elizabeth, to my dau. Margaret, the slave young Ritter and to my son, Robert B. Duncan, and my dau. Edy Corn, the slave Eli. I give to my other children by my last wife, a slave apiece or value thereof, and they are to draw lots for their said slave. I give the residue of my slaves to my wife, Sarah ... Should Old Ritter serve me and my wife, she may choose a master or mistress among those who take under this will and the one chosen MUST take and support Old Ritter comfortable ... I give to Robert and Elizabeth Oldham, children of Jesse Oldham by my dau. (Maria) $200 apiece ... ...my son, Robert B. Duncan and O.H.P.B. (Oliver Hazard Perry) Duncan executors of this will, but should they or either of them not serve, I give to the one who finally executes this will ... the power which my first named executor could exercise. In testamony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of January, 1851 Wit: H.R. Estille W.W. Garner signed William Duncan Edward Venable
Joel moved from Patrick County, Virginia in 1818 to Franklin County,Tennessee and on to Barry County, Missouri in 1843.
This Joel donated the land for Chitwood Cemetery in Wheaton, Mo. He used to have a tall obelisk stone in the front of the cemetery. Ruth Chitwood dtr. of another George W. (son of Van Young son of Richard Chitwood & Parthenia Epperson) decorated Joels grave many times as a child and remembers his war record [1812?] was engraved on it. No one seems to know where his obelisk went.