68. Sgt. John Flinn
Revolutionary War 1758-1774, Sgt. in Va. Militia, of Lunenburg Co.
The Skillern family began their migration towards Sequatchie Valley from Lee County, Virginia when John and Mary Anderson Skillern made their own roads into the unsettled Sequatchie Valley. John received a grant of 280 acres in the Hamilton District of Bledsoe County that was taken from Thomas C. Clark's land granted in 1809. This land, in part, was sold by Audley Skillern to James B. Skillern in 1851 for $1,000.00 This was done at the time that Audley was in Washington County, Arkansas. James Skillern was granted 200 acres from the same tract of Thomas N. Clark and this land adjoined John Skillern's and William Rodgers. 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 to Flinn....James was granted 81 acres for the same reason as Anderson.
69. Ryon
Alt. spelling: Rion. Native American (prob. Cherokee). WFT est. 1747-1830
Another source has her as Sally Rion.
72. James Wyatt
Alt Wiatt
Conjecture only: spose Bethleham, and they are from Rutherford Co., NC - previously of Northumberland Co., VA. alos conjecture that James is of Conquest & Sally Wyatt.
73. Bethleham
Another source has Bethleham as the name of James' spouse.
Family rumor: Edward's grand-father was captain of the "Lark", and was hanged as a privateer, in Boston.
His wife Mary may have been Martha.
He served during the Revolution with the North Carolina Militia, 1754. He was a Regulator in SC in the 1760's
Occupation: farmersource: Bryce W. Self <Onesimus@ix.netcom.com>
Name may have been Martha.
alt. sp.: Selvage Most of these marriages can be proven in Grainger Co., Tn. , Roane Co., and Jefferson Co., Tn.
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95. Mary Blain Kelly
According to a narrative written by one of her grand daughters, Mary Kelly was the sole survivor of a Indian massacre when she was an infant in Massachusetts. She was found by a Mr. Greenberry Kelly who took her home and raised her. In June of 1775 Mrs. Kelly had a dream that mid way through a battle the colonists would run out of powder and be overwhelmed. That morning she took Mary and they filled their aprons with powder and headed toward the area of battle.
Upon arriving they found the colonists in flight and indeed running out of powder. The British were in full pursuit and with the arrival of powder they were caught in the process of crossing a river. The colonist's were able drive the British back, according to the narrative "until the river ran red with blood."
Whether this story is fact or fiction is unknown but it was related in the Wolf Scalp Registry of DeKalb Co, Missouri and also in a Missouri newspaper article in 1903.
100. Abel Hill
Col. in Rev.War
116. Lawrence Lamberson
Alt. Lorance Lambertson
Lawrence & Christina left Bedford County, PA in 1806 and settled in Smith County, TN.
Rev. War Soldier. Res. in Bedford Co, PA.
120. Pvt. Charles Duncan
Charles was a Revolutionary War Private in Virginia, Company 6, Captain Blackwell's Regiment. He was granted land warrant #1473 on August 1, 1783 for 100 acres for three years service as a soldier on the Virginia Continental Line.
BIRTH-DEATH: Desc.of William Duncan,The Elder; p.160; FHL#929.273D912n. The Duncans of Culpeper Co,Va to Logan Co,Ky; FHL F#0872802. LAND RECORDS: Deed Abstracts of Culpeper County,Virginia 1791-1792, Vol.13, p.115, FHL #975.5392 R2s. This indenture made 30 May 1792 between Nimrod Duncan, William Duncan, Charles Duncan (the two line space is blank) and Robert Covington of other part; Witnesseth Robert Covington and Charles Duncan dec'd, Father to the above named Duncans, had mutually agreed to exchange land and before Deeds were executed the sd. Charles departed this life intestate, and by a Decree of Culpeper Court, the sd. Robert was to convey in fee simple ten undivided parts in eleven of a certain tract of land lying in Culpeper County to Wm Duncan, Charles Duncan, Shadrack Duncan, Isaac Duncan, John Duncan, Milly Duncan, Henry Duncan, Zachary Duncan and Elizabeth Duncan, (nine names listed) and they to convey one other tract of land in Culpeper County to sd. Robert Covington and the sd, Nimrod Duncan, Wm. Duncan, Charles Duncan (again space left blank) in consideration of sd. exchange made with Robert Covington and the aforesaid Decree that a conveyance should be made unto Robert Covington, also in consideation of the sum of (blank) shillings to him in hand paid, by these presents doth bargain & sell unto Robert Covington his heirs a certain tract of land lying in County of Culpeper and granted from the Proprietors Office unto Wm. Duncan Dec'd, and by him to the above named Charles Duncan dec'd (his Son) & lying in the Gourd Vine Fork in sd. County which is bounded by a Survey made by George Hume; Beginning at a black Walnut and Sycamore standing at the North side of Allens Run on South side of the North Fork of the Gourd Vine, . . . one red Oak at the foot of the Giant Castle Mountain, . . . containing Two hundred & ninety acres . . . To have & hold the tract of land unto Robert Covington his heirs together with the claim and property of sd. named Nimrod Duncan, William Duncan, Charles (two line blank space left again) the tract of land and premises to Robert Covington his heirs . . . In Witness whereof the sd. Nimrod Duncan, William Duncan, Charles Duncan (space left blank) hereunto set their hands . . . Signed: Sarah (X) Duncan, Nimrod Duncan, William Duncan, Charles Duncan, in the presence of Phil. R. Thompson, John S. Slaughter, Ben Gaines, Wm. Jones, Geo. Wheeler. Acknowleded by Sarah 15 Sep 1792.
122. Thomas Collins
Mary Wallace, a daughter of Andrew Wallace and Margaret Woods his wife; married Thomas Collins and they settled at an early date, probably prior to 1787 on Muddy Creek in Madison County, Ky., acquiring lands where the late Christopher Irvine Miller lived, and adjacent lands. They came from Albemarle County, Va. He died about 1820, and his son-in-law, John Williams and Richard Moberley qualified as administrators of his estate, and Robert Covington, Stanton Hume and Larkin Hume appraisers. Thomas Collins was often commissioned by the Court to take depositions and other official work of the Court. For love and affection in 1807, and 1812, he deeded lands on Muddy Creek to his sons, Barbee Collins and Garland Collins, a part of which was afterwards purchased and occupied as a home by Christopher Irvine Miller, who died in 1878, and now owned by Irvine Miller Hume and George L. Hume. Thomas Collins and his wife Polly on March 10, 1818, conveyed to Larkin Hume, two hundred acres of land in the same neighborhood and adjoining the above The History of Albemarle County, Va., notes Thomas Collins as an emigrant therefrom to Madison County, Ky. And he was a signer of the Albemarle Declaration of Independence April 21, 1779.
126. Jesse Corn
Jesse fought in the Revolution and was a career soldier. He attained the rank of Major before losing a leg causing him to retire. He died shortly after. Elizabeth moved to Franklin Co, TN shortly after and lived with her daughter Nancy. He is probably buried near Sycamore Creek, Patrick County, Virginia.
---Source: June Baldwin Bork, The Burnetts and Their Connections, Vol. I, pg. 530. Application for Pension of Nancy Corn, June 1841, Franklin Co., TN. " Nancy Corn of said county, aged 78, declares her husband JESSE CORN was a Private in the early part of the Revolutionary War from Albemarle County, Virginia. She was married in Albemarle Co., by Charles Clay, a Minister of the High Church of England in February and caculates the year as 1780..." Other family members remember him as an Ensign under Capt. Matthew Small and William Morrison and claimed to have served under Jesse while Jesse was a Captain. Later a Major. Armajor Hancock in 1849 wrote of being mustered under Jesse in Patrick County, Virginia after the war. He recalled Jesse being a Captain and later being promoted to Major. Jesse's brother Peter stated they both enlisted 8 February 1776 in the 7th Virginia Regiment under Capt. Matthew DeWitt. Jesse became lame and had a leg removed. He used a wooden leg afterwards. He became susceptable to colds and died from one. ---Source: Franklin County TN provided by Dean Egner. "Jesse CORN, W909, NANCY CORN, widow, Tenn. #5525, $60\year, issued 24 Sept.1850, "Payable only to the surviving children: Elizabeth SHARP, Mary SHARP,Nancy MCCUTCHEON, John CORN, Samuel CORN." June 1841 Franklin County. Nancy CORN aged 78 states she is the widow of Jesse CORN who enlisted in Albemarle County, VA. She was acquainted with him prior to his service and they were married in Albemarle County in Feb. 1780 by Charles CLAY, a minister of of the High Church of England. She submits the family record written by Jesse CORN in the family Bible. Jesse CORN died March 5 1809 in Patrick County Va. He had previously lost one leg and he died after catching a cold. (New Testament, copyright 1800). Jesse CORN born 31 Oct. 1753 Nancy CORN born 17 Feb. 176(?) Elizabeth CORN born 4 Dec. 1780 John Adam CORN born 26 Ja. 1783 William CORN born 11 Jan. 178(?) Jesse CORN Jr. born 11 Mar. 1787 Mary CORN born 8 Aug. 1789 Samuel CORN born 10 April 1792 Suckey CORN born 16 Dec. 1794 Nancy CORN born (1 or &) April 1797 George CORN born 30 Sept. 1799 Dicea(?) CORN born 10 (?) 1803
--26 June 1841 Franklin County. James SHARP, Esq. states the family record presented is in the handwriting of Jesse CORN, whom he knew well. (Note: some writer has added under SHARP's name "one of the most reputable men in Franklin County, formerly a member of the legislature".) ---13 Jan. 1846 Clinton County Ky. William MORRISON. Sr. aged 78 states he was raised in Henry County, Va. Jesse CORN moved to his neighborhood when affiant was a boy of 7 or 8 years, and for 20 years or more affiant was acquainted with Jesse CORN and wife Nancy Jesse CORN married Nancy HANDCOCK daughter of John HANDCOCK. Some time after CORN came to the neighborhood John HANDCOCK settled there. CORN's mother and three brothers: George, Peter, and Samuel CORN, also followed Jesse. Affiant is a brother-in-law of Armajor HANDCOCK who is the brother of Nancy CORN. Affiant married Nanny MORROW and HANDCOCK married Jane MORROW, both daughters of Thomas MORROW. Affiant mustered under Jesse CORN when he became old enough. He understood CORN was later promoted to Major and served as such until his leg had to be cut off. Richard SHARP and James SHARP married daughters of Nancy CORN and after Jesse's death removed to Tennessee. Jesse and George CORN often discussed their war service. Jesse had served as ensign under a Capt. SMALL.Peter CORN may also have served. Affiant moved from Virginia to Kentucky and about 40 years ago. Armajor HANDCOCK settled near him about 10 years later in Wayne County, Ky., and they lived near each other until HANDCOCK moved away about 20 years later. Ephriam GUFFEY, J.P., states he was born and raised near William MORRISON's residence. MORRISON lived in the near edge of Wayne County. ---4 March 1846 Clinton County Ky. Harmon WYNN has lived in Wayne County for 25 years and has known MORRISON for 30 years. 27 June 1846 Winchester, Tenn. Robert A DABNEY, to pension office. Enclose Affidavit of Nancy CORN. States he himself recollects Jesse CORN as early as 1807. DABNEY lives some distance from Winchester. ---29 January 1849 Winchester, Tenn. Mary SHARP to Mr. DABNEY. States she has seen the letter which DABNEY wrote to her husband's brother. " I have had the misfortune to loose my husband and my mother, husband on the 12 of August 1847, my Mother on 17th June 1848 aged 85 years 5 months. Tell this to my old uncle Majer HANCOCK... My Mother, has lived with us for about 30 years." ---21 Nov. 1849 Albany, Ky. William J. DABNEY inquires whether pension may be granted to heirs of Nancy CORN who died at Col. SHARP's a year or two ago. ---28 Nov. 1849 Clinton County, Ky. R. Major HANCOCK (his signature) of Wayne County, Ky., states he was born 18 July 1770 in Fluvanna County, VA. He is 8 years younger than his sister. He remembers Jesse CORN coming to see his sister Nancy before the war. He did not see their marriage but saw them ride off with several other persons and when they returned they had a married. Affiant was mustered under Capt. CORN. After the war was over CORN became a major. Col. James SHARP married Mary CORN; Richard SHARP married Betsy CORN, and Robert SHARP married Dicy(?) CORN, a younger sister, and moved to Franklin County, Tenn. Witness understood that Jesse CORN'S brothers, George, Samuel and Peter, also served in the war. Affiant moved from Patrick County, Va., to Wayne County, Ky., in 1814 and is currently visiting his children in Clinton County. ---11 March 1850 Clinton County, Ky. William DABNEY of Albany states that he was raised within three miles of the homes of R. Major HANCOCK and William MORRISON. ---1 April 1850 Franklin County. Wallis ESTILL M. D., states that Nancy CORN died 17 June 1848 at the home of Mary SHARP near Winchester. Joel G. MCCUTCHEON concurs and states he saw the burial. John TURNER and George MCCUTCHEON; cocur and state that Nancy CORN had ten children six of whom survive, To wit: Mary, widow of James SHARP; Nancy wife of George MCCUTCHEON; John Corn; Samuel CORN; all of Franklin County, Jesse CORN of Patrick County Va. John TURNER Hs known said children from their youth. ---6 June Fluvanna County, Va. Clerk sends copy of marriage bond dated 21 Feb. 1780, Jesse CORN to marry Nancy HANCOCK, Benjamin HANCOCK bondsman. ---12 August 1850 Clinton County Ky. James M. DAVIS acting sheriff, has known William MORRISON and R. MAJOR HANDCOCK since his earliest recollection. ---22 August 1850 Clinton County, Ky. Elizabeth DABNEY, aged 75, widow of George DABNEY, states she is a pensioner. she knew Jesse CORN in Montgomery County, Va., in 1803-180, he had a wooden leg and was a preacher. He lived in Patrick County near Montgomery County. ---Sept. 1850 Albany , Ky. William J. DABNEY of Kentucky urges a friend in Washington to help settle the claim. He is attorney for the claimants, who all reside in Tennessee. 1933 inquiry of F.F. LAFON of Oklahoma city okla. Note also see file of John Peter CORN of Henderson County N. C., a brother of Jesse CORN."