Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: B763769636AD40849D7F0CF9DF6AB7AA98C2
• TaxRecord: 1843, Washington, Texas Republic, United States
• TaxRecord: 1844, Washington, Texas Republic, United States
• Possessions: 22 Mar 1847, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Court: 4 Aug 1847, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; Power of Attorney from Vines S Stockton
• Possessions: 5 Nov 1851, Washington, Texas, United States; sold land with Sarah
• TaxRecord: 1855, Guadalupe, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 10 Dec 1855, Guadalupe, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 10 Dec 1855, Guadalupe, Texas, United
• Possessions: 27 Dec 1857, Washington, Texas, United States; bought land
• Possessions: 9 May 1858, Guadalupe, Texas, United States; sold land to GB Stockton
• Possessions: 19 May 1858, Guadalupe, Texas, United States; sold land with wife Nancy to J H Cox, GB Stockton and WDV McLean witnesses
• Residence: 1860, Guadalupe, Texas, United States
• Residence: 1860, Guadalupe, Texas, United
• Residence: 15 Aug 1860, Guadalupe, Texas, United States
• Residence: 15 Aug 1860, Guadalupe, Texas, United
• Military: Between Mar 1862 and 27 Mar 1865, Guadalupe, Texas, United States; Confederate Co D, 32nd Reg
• Residence: 1870, Guadalupe, Texas, United States
• Residence: 1870, Guadalupe, Texas, United
• Possessions: 27 Jun 1870, Guadalupe, Texas, United States; sold land to R and Eliza Kuykendal
• Possessions: 15 Aug 1870, Guadalupe, Texas, United States; bought land from Rueben and E O Pearce
• Possessions: 30 Sep 1870, Guadalupe, Texas, United States; sold land to D W Ferguson
• Residence: 1880, Williamson, Texas, United States; Age: 59; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• Residence: 1880, Williamson, Texas, United States; Age: 59; Marital status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• Residence: 8 Jun 1880, Williamson, Texas, United States
• Residence: 8 Jun 1880, Williamson, Texas, United States

Notes:

Gabriel came with his mother and siblings to TX in 1841. At some point he went to Mississippi, to where his parents supposedly had a 'plantation'. There he married and had the first of his children. He moved his family to TX to be near his mom and siblings. He donated land for a cemetery in Guadalupe County, Texas near the community of "Old Nixon". Nancy McLean is the earliest documented burial in the cemetery, originally called Stockton Cemetery.

His father-in-law lived with the family after the death of Nancy Parchman. (1870 census)

Gabriel Bumpas Stockton

By James E. Stockton (jestock@mail.utexas.edu)

http://www.geocities.com/houghtonnance/BumpusGB.html

Gabriel Bumpas Stockton, who was obviously named for his mothers uncle Gabriel Bumpas and was Douglas Hayden's and Emily's first born, was born 30 July 1820 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee. He moved with his mother and brothers and sisters to Texas in 1841. Sometime later he apparently moved to Mississippi where story has it Douglas Hayden and Emily owned land (Mrs. Cherry says "plantation" in her book). He married Sarah Jane MCLEAN in Tippah County, Mississippi 10 October 1847.

Gabriel and Sarah remained in Mississippi for a time before moving to Washington County, Texas to rejoin his mother and siblings. Their first child Emily Marcella was born in Tippah County, Mississippi 4 July 1849. Douglas Hayden and William Gilbert, twins, along with their younger sister Nancy Jane were born in Washington County, Texas, the twins 7 November 1851 and Nancy 7 August 1854. By the time the 5th child James Gilbert was born, 16 February 1856, the family had moved to Guadalupe County, Texas.

Gabriel B. Stockton was granted a "Soldiers Discharge" and was "Honorably Discharged" from the "Army of the Confederate States" on 27 March 1865 having enlisted in March 1862 in Company D, 32nd Regiment, Texas Infantry.

Gabriel donated land for a cemetery in Guadalupe County near the community of "Old Nixon" located on FM 1150. The community was named for Robert T. Nixon and became known as Old Nixon after another town in Gonzales County took the name Nixon. The earliest documented grave in the cemetery, that was originally known as the Stockton Cemetery, was that of Nancy McLean (1802-1867). This was probably Sarah Jane (MCLEAN) Stockton's mother. A Texas Historical Marker was dedicated at the Old Nixon Cemetery 28 April 1990.

Gabriel Bumpas Stockton died 13 November 1883 at the age of 63 years 3 months and 14 days. He is buried at Florence, Williamson County, Texas. Sarah Jane (MCLEAN) Stockton died 4 July 1904 at the age of 74 years 10 months and 11 days and is also buried at Florence.

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

Gabriel came with his mother and siblings to TX in 1841. At some point he went to Mississippi, to where his parents supposedly had a 'plantation'. There he married and had the first of his children. He moved his family to TX to be near his mom and siblings. He donated land for a cemetery in Guadalupe County, Texas near the community of "Old Nixon". Nancy McLean is the earliest documented burial in the cemetery, originally called Stockton Cemetery.

His father-in-law lived with the family after the death of Nancy Parchman. (1870 census)

Gabriel Bumpas Stockton

By James E. Stockton (jestock@mail.utexas.edu)

http://www.geocities.com/houghtonnance/BumpusGB.html

Gabriel Bumpas Stockton, who was obviously named for his mothers uncle Gabriel Bumpas and was Douglas Hayden's and Emily's first born, was born 30 July 1820 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee. He moved with his mother and brothers and sisters to Texas in 1841. Sometime later he apparently moved to Mississippi where story has it Douglas Hayden and Emily owned land (Mrs. Cherry says "plantation" in her book). He married Sarah Jane MCLEAN in Tippah County, Mississippi 10 October 1847.

Gabriel and Sarah remained in Mississippi for a time before moving to Washington County, Texas to rejoin his mother and siblings. Their first child Emily Marcella was born in Tippah County, Mississippi 4 July 1849. Douglas Hayden and William Gilbert, twins, along with their younger sister Nancy Jane were born in Washington County, Texas, the twins 7 November 1851 and Nancy 7 August 1854. By the time the 5th child James Gilbert was born, 16 February 1856, the family had moved to Guadalupe County, Texas.

Gabriel B. Stockton was granted a "Soldiers Discharge" and was "Honorably Discharged" from the "Army of the Confederate States" on 27 March 1865 having enlisted in March 1862 in Company D, 32nd Regiment, Texas Infantry.

Gabriel donated land for a cemetery in Guadalupe County near the community of "Old Nixon" located on FM 1150. The community was named for Robert T. Nixon and became known as Old Nixon after another town in Gonzales County took the name Nixon. The earliest documented grave in the cemetery, that was originally known as the Stockton Cemetery, was that of Nancy McLean (1802-1867). This was probably Sarah Jane (MCLEAN) Stockton's mother. A Texas Historical Marker was dedicated at the Old Nixon Cemetery 28 April 1990.

Gabriel Bumpas Stockton died 13 November 1883 at the age of 63 years 3 months and 14 days. He is buried at Florence, Williamson County, Texas. Sarah Jane (MCLEAN) Stockton died 4 July 1904 at the age of 74 years 10 months and 11 days and is also buried at Florence.

Possessions:
Role: Grantee

Possessions:
Role: Witness

Gabriel married Sarah Jane MCLEAN on 10 Oct 1847 in Tippah, Mississippi, United States. Sarah (daughter of William MCLEAN and Nancy PARCHMAN) was born on 24 Aug 1829 in Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; died on 4 Jul 1904 in Williamson, Texas, United States; was buried in Florence, Williamson, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Emily Marcella STOCKTON was born on 4 Jul 1849 in Tippah, Mississippi, United States; died on 9 Apr 1918 in Ada, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, United States.
2. Douglas Hayden STOCKTON was born on 7 Nov 1851 in Washington, Texas, United States; died on 23 Jul 1853 in Washington, Texas, United States.
3. William Gilbert STOCKTON was born on 7 Nov 1851 in Washington, Texas, United States; died on 12 Jan 1932 in Florence, Williamson, Texas, United States; was buried in Lawler Community, Florence, Williamson, Texas, United States.
4. Nancy Jane STOCKTON was born on 7 Aug 1854 in Washington, Texas, United States; died on 1 Sep 1946 in Brenham, Washington, Texas, United States; was buried in Manchaca, Travis, Texas, United States.
5. James Gabriel STOCKTON was born on 16 Feb 1856 in Guadalupe, Texas, United States; died on 11 Jul 1923 in Big Spring, Howard, Texas, United States; was buried on 13 Jul 1923 in Big Spring, Howard, Texas, United States.
6. Frances Ethalinda STOCKTON was born on 12 Nov 1858 in Guadalupe, Texas, United States; died on 12 Apr 1919 in Chico, Wise, Texas, United States; was buried in Atwood, Archer, Texas, United States.
7. John Marshall STOCKTON was born on 6 May 1862 in Guadalupe, Texas, United States; died on 26 Dec 1879 in Burleson, Texas, United States.
8. Gideon Augustine STOCKTON was born on 30 Aug 1865 in Guadalupe, Texas, United States; died on 19 Jul 1938 in Abilene, Taylor, Texas, United States; was buried in Sterling City, Sterling, Texas, United States.
9. Charles Maximillian STOCKTON was born on 20 Jun 1867 in Guadalupe, Texas, United States; died on 9 Mar 1868 in Guadalupe, Texas, United States.
10. Florence Permelia STOCKTON was born on 23 Feb 1869 in Guadalupe, Texas, United States; died on 23 Jun 1908 in Hermleigh, Scurry, Texas, United States.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Inventory: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: 289323281571416DAE7BEABAA66912CDF5F4
• Census: 1820, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 2 May 1821, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; land entry with Augustine Bumpass on Shoal Creek
• Possessions: 25 Nov 1823, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 19 Aug 1824, Giles, Tennessee, United States; Land Entry 101
• Possessions: 12 Oct 1824, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; negro slave from Samuel McLane
• Possessions: 15 Apr 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; slave Hannah 26 purchased
• Possessions: 9 Feb 1824–25 Nov 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; purchase of negores James about 14, Harry about 20, Anthony about 12
• Possessions: 25 Nov 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 25 Nov 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
• Possessions: 24 Dec 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; slave purchase; Daniel about 25; July and her child Lucy Jane
• Possessions: 27 Dec 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• TaxRecord: 1826, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• TaxRecord: 1826, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
• Possessions: 1 Feb 1826, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 8 Feb 1826, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 8 Feb 1826, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
• Possessions: 16 Dec 1827, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land as Sherriff
• Possessions: 16 Dec 1827, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; sold land as Sherriff
• Possessions: 8 May 1828, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land as Sherriff
• Possessions: 8 May 1828, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; sold land as Sherriff
• Possessions: 6 Oct 1828, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land as Sherriff
• Possessions: 6 Oct 1828, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; sold land as Sherriff
• Possessions: 9 Mar 1829, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land as Sherriff ro Josiah S Stockton
• Possessions: 9 Mar 1829, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; sold land as Sherriff ro Josiah S Stockton
• Possessions: 18 Jul 1829, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land as Sherriff
• Possessions: 18 Jul 1829, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; sold land as Sherriff
• Residence: 1830, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Residence: 1830, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
• Occupation: 8 Jan 1830, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; license to open a Retail establishment
• Occupation: 2 Jan 1827–6 Apr 1830, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sheriff
• Possessions: 3 Sep 1831, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land to the Parks
• Possessions: 3 Sep 1831, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; sold land to the Parks
• Possessions: 2 Mar 1832, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 1 Aug 1834, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; land purchase from Sarah Bumpass
• Possessions: 1 Aug 1834, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; land purchase from Sarah Bumpass
• Possessions: 7 Jan 1835, Giles, Tennessee, United States
• Probate: 31 Dec 1836, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; Address:
  Dower given land
• Probate: 14 Jan 1841, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 11 Oct 1841, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; widow petitioned to sell land
• Possessions: 11 Oct 1841, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA; widow petitioned to sell land
• Court: May 1843, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 20 Dec 1846, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States

Notes:

The spelling of Douglas' middle name was originally Haden; however the spelling was changed to Hayden.

From 1820 to 1836 Douglas lived in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Douglas was sheriff while Sam Houston was governor.

Douglas was a merchant and landowner.

Is believed to be buried in a cemetery which has been destroyed.

From a search of the readily available genealogical records, the first recorded appearance of a Douglas Hayden Stockton was in Lawrence County, Tennessee where he recorded his marriage bond to Emily BUMPAS 18 September 1819. Archer Nail served as the bondsman. A license for marriage was issued the same day. Also, Douglas Hayden served as the bondsman for Archer Nail?s marriage bond to Rebecca Morrow that same day. Douglas Hayden Stockton and Emily BUMPAS were married 25 September 1819 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee by George Brown, Justice of the Peace.
Between 1820 and 1836, Douglas Hayden Stockton?s name appears numerous times in various official registers for Lawrence County. He was appointed by the county commissioners to oversee a section of "The Military Road" passing through the county, and to provide for the welfare of an orphaned boy. D. H. also bought and sold land and livestock and bought slaves.
All recorded in the county register.
D. H. Stockton was appointed Constable for Lawrence County by the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Monday, April 1st, 1822. He was either appointed or elected sheriff of Lawrence County Tennessee some time around 1825 - 1826 (see Ref. below). His bond as sheriff was made to the then governor of Tennessee, one Samuel Houston in 1825. D. H. Stockton again made bond as Sheriff of Lawrence County for the 1829 and 1830 terms of office. His bond was recorded 16 Jan 1829.
During D. H.?s tenure as sheriff, David Crockett was practicing law in and around Lawrence County, Tennessee. So, it is probable that they new of each other. D. H. was still serving as sheriff in 1832 and possibly up until his death in 1836.
In addition to duties as sheriff, D.H. was a partner in a business in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Listed under "Private Acts of Lawrence County, Tennessee 1817-1900" - - "Acts of 1832, Chapter 18, Section 4: Established - Bumpas and Stockton Iron Ore." D. H. Stockton and Company payed (sp) the sum of $50 State Tax for a Merchants Retail License plus $1 Clerks Fee and $5 County Tax on 28 January 1830. This was "Authorzial (sp) to sell retail goods, wears and merchandise of foreign groth (sp) or manufacture at their store". D. H. , apparently, also owned several lots and other land. Ms. Mootie (CLEMMONS) Cherry indicates that her grandfather Douglas Hayden Stockton owned plantations in both Tennessee and Mississippi. Ardis (STOCKTON) Berry has a letter written to Emily (BUMPAS) Stockton dated 16 October 1841. This would have been shortly after she moved to Texas. The letter was from "A. Bumpas" (Augustine) one of Emily?s brothers still in Tennessee in which he says that he is winding up her business as fast as he can and is sending her the proceeds. He also mentions that he "expects to get a decree to sell the Land and Lots the 4th Monday in next month". So, there is no doubt that there was "real property" included in the estate of Douglas Hayden Stockton.

Ref. for D.H. Stockton as sheriff of Lawrence County Tennessee. "Genealogical Abstracts from Tenn. Newspapers" Vol. III, 1821-1828. D.H. Stockton, sheriff of Lawrence County, Tennessee published a list of tax delinquents for the year 1825.

Ref. for D.H. Stockton will: "Index to Tenn. Wills and Administrations 1779-1861". Sistler. D.H. Stockton will 1836, WB 1-86, Lawrence County TN.

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

The spelling of Douglas' middle name was originally Haden; however the spelling was changed to Hayden.

From 1820 to 1836 Douglas lived in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Douglas was sheriff while Sam Houston was governor.

Douglas was a merchant and landowner.

Is believed to be buried in a cemetery which has been destroyed.

From a search of the readily available genealogical records, the first recorded appearance of a Douglas Hayden Stockton was in Lawrence County, Tennessee where he recorded his marriage bond to Emily BUMPAS 18 September 1819. Archer Nail served as the bondsman. A license for marriage was issued the same day. Also, Douglas Hayden served as the bondsman for Archer Nail?s marriage bond to Rebecca Morrow that same day. Douglas Hayden Stockton and Emily BUMPAS were married 25 September 1819 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee by George Brown, Justice of the Peace.
Between 1820 and 1836, Douglas Hayden Stockton?s name appears numerous times in various official registers for Lawrence County. He was appointed by the county commissioners to oversee a section of "The Military Road" passing through the county, and to provide for the welfare of an orphaned boy. D. H. also bought and sold land and livestock and bought slaves.
All recorded in the county register.
D. H. Stockton was appointed Constable for Lawrence County by the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Monday, April 1st, 1822. He was either appointed or elected sheriff of Lawrence County Tennessee some time around 1825 - 1826 (see Ref. below). His bond as sheriff was made to the then governor of Tennessee, one Samuel Houston in 1825. D. H. Stockton again made bond as Sheriff of Lawrence County for the 1829 and 1830 terms of office. His bond was recorded 16 Jan 1829.
During D. H.?s tenure as sheriff, David Crockett was practicing law in and around Lawrence County, Tennessee. So, it is probable that they new of each other. D. H. was still serving as sheriff in 1832 and possibly up until his death in 1836.
In addition to duties as sheriff, D.H. was a partner in a business in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Listed under "Private Acts of Lawrence County, Tennessee 1817-1900" - - "Acts of 1832, Chapter 18, Section 4: Established - Bumpas and Stockton Iron Ore." D. H. Stockton and Company payed (sp) the sum of $50 State Tax for a Merchants Retail License plus $1 Clerks Fee and $5 County Tax on 28 January 1830. This was "Authorzial (sp) to sell retail goods, wears and merchandise of foreign groth (sp) or manufacture at their store". D. H. , apparently, also owned several lots and other land. Ms. Mootie (CLEMMONS) Cherry indicates that her grandfather Douglas Hayden Stockton owned plantations in both Tennessee and Mississippi. Ardis (STOCKTON) Berry has a letter written to Emily (BUMPAS) Stockton dated 16 October 1841. This would have been shortly after she moved to Texas. The letter was from "A. Bumpas" (Augustine) one of Emily?s brothers still in Tennessee in which he says that he is winding up her business as fast as he can and is sending her the proceeds. He also mentions that he "expects to get a decree to sell the Land and Lots the 4th Monday in next month". So, there is no doubt that there was "real property" included in the estate of Douglas Hayden Stockton.

Ref. for D.H. Stockton as sheriff of Lawrence County Tennessee. "Genealogical Abstracts from Tenn. Newspapers" Vol. III, 1821-1828. D.H. Stockton, sheriff of Lawrence County, Tennessee published a list of tax delinquents for the year 1825.

Ref. for D.H. Stockton will: "Index to Tenn. Wills and Administrations 1779-1861". Sistler. D.H. Stockton will 1836, WB 1-86, Lawrence County TN.

Possessions:
Role: Grantor

Court:
Role: Witness

Possessions:
Role: Grantor

Douglas married Emily Priscilla BUMPASS on 25 Sep 1819 in Lawrence, Tennessee, United States. Emily (daughter of Dr. James Madison BUMPASS and Sarah Elizabeth FRANKS) was born on 26 Jun 1802 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States; died on 13 Dec 1882 in Salado, Bell, Texas, United States; was buried in Salado, Bell, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: 1B637AEDC9324C0091358426B3972D7184E9
• Residence: 1840, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Emigration: 1841, Texas, United States; Address:
  via the boat John Collier
• Possessions: 14 Aug 1841, Washington, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 23 Aug 1841, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 11 Oct 1841, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; petitioned to sell husband's land
• Coorespondence: 16 Oct 1841, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• TaxRecord: 1843, Washington, Texas Republic, United States
• TaxRecord: 1844, Washington, Texas Republic, United States
• TaxRecord: 1845, Washington, Texas Republic, United States
• Possessions: Bef Dec 1845, Washington, Texas Republic, United States; Address:
  on Memorial Certficate list that had not been issued for 640 acr
• Residence: 1846, Washington, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 20 Dec 1846, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 30 Jun 1849, San Patricio, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 29 Aug 1849, Washington, Texas, United States; bought land from William C Tom
• Possessions: 1 Nov 1849, Washington, Texas, United States; sold land to John L Wilcox
• Residence: 1850, Washington, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 24 Oct 1859, Washington, Texas, United States; sold land bought 1841
• Residence: 1860, Washington, Texas, United States
• TaxRecord: 1868, Washington, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 20 Jul 1868, Washington, Texas, United States; bought land from G M Buchanan
• Emigration: 1869, Salado, Bell, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 21 Mar 1870, Salado, Bell, Texas, United States
• Possessions: 21 Feb 1872, Evergreen, San Jacinto, Texas; on the Yegua River
• Emigration: 1876, Bartlett, Bell, Texas, United States; Address:
  with son Douglas Hayden's family

Notes:

home 12 miles west of Brenham after the move from Tennessee to Texas with Jim and Hugh McIntyre's familys after Douglas died.

Bell Co, TX Book R pg 177
State of Texas County of Bell Know all men by these presents that we Robert Halley and Lydia A Halley his wife have this day bargained and sold, and by these presents bargain sell and convey unto Mrs. Emily Stockton and Sarah E Clemmons lots No 11 & 12 in block 4, Town of Salado, Bell County with the improvements, pertaining thereunto for the sum of $1250.00 Twelve hundred and fifty dollars in gold the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and we Robert B and Lydia A Halley do bind ourselves our heirs Executors or assigns to forever defend the right and title to said lots 11 & 12 in Block 4 with the improvements thereon against the legal claims any body In testimony whereof we hereunto affix our names this March 21st 1870
Attest Gev W Baines ($1,00 stamp) SS Edvy

R. B. Halley
Lydia A Halley
The seal of the County Court this 13th August 1850 Lam Luck ---
Filed for Record 13th day of August 1850 at 10 O' clock AM Lam Luck ---
__

Emily Stockton to John L. Wilcox --
The State of Texas November 1st AD 1849
Washington County Known all men by their presents what I Emily Stockton of the county and state aforementioned for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to me in hand paid by John L. Wilcox of the county and state aforesaid the script where of is --- acknowledge have forgained solo conveyed and is the aforementioned John L. Wilcox a certain tract or parcel of land --- and --- in the county and state aforementioned and --- as follows --- --- as a --- in the East line of J. G. Giddings tract of land one hundred and eighty varas from his south east --- North -- west two hundred and four and half varas to a stake in the prairie --- --- East Eighty varas to a stake from which a post oak 13 inches in diameter North - West eleven varas distant --- - South - east two hundred and eleven varas and a half is a stake from which a post oak 8 inches in diameter bear north - four varas distance and an other bear south --- --- of varas distance thru a south - west --- varas. The place of beginning containing thru and on fifth area of land --- -- --- To have and to hold the aforementioned land and --- to the aforementioned John L. Wilcox his --- and assigners and I the aforementioned Emily Stockton for --- --- --- and assigners - forever warrant and defend the title and aforementioned land and prairies with all the --- there is to belonging to the aforementioned John L. Wilcox his --- and assigners against the Lawful claim or claims of all and every person in --- where of I do --- --- --- and said warning and acknowledging a ---. For a --- day and time before written signed sealed and delivered in the presence of - E.M. Blaker Emily Stockton SEAL
--- --- --
The State of Texas Before me Lam Luck - of the County Court in and for said
County of Washington county appeared in person --- --- a citizen well known to me who after being --- sworn --- that - saw Emily Stockton sign seal and deliver the foregoing --- to John L. Wilcox for the purpose therein put forth - that - signed the same as a --- at request of the --- given under my hand and the seal of the County Court this 25th July 1850. Lam Luck---
Filed for record 25th July 1850 at 10 o'clock AM
Lam Luck---

Possessions:
Role: Witness

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: C62308572FE94814BEBDA2425258AB65D53F
• Possessions: 5 Feb 1795, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land from sheriff sale of David Stockton
• Possessions: 7 Feb 1795, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
• Residence: 5 Feb 1798, Union, South Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1800, Union District, South Carolina, United States
• TaxRoll: 1807, Franklin, Georgia, United States
• Residence: 1820, Jackson, Georgia, United States
• Residence: 1830, Jackson, Georgia, United States
• Residence: 1840, Jackson, Georgia, United States
• Will: 16 Mar 1846, Jackson, Georgia, United States
• Probate: Mar 1850, Jackson, Georgia, United States; Address:
  estate distribution

Notes:

1800 Union Dist, SC pg 615
1820 & 1830 in Jackson Co, GA

Benjamin Stockton was married to a woman whose name is unknown prior to 1797. He was divorced from the first wife in Giles Co, TN perhaps about 1812.

Benjamin left his family when the youngest, Vine, was still at home and went to Georgia.

The notes contain this phrase,"Res. Will--Jackson Co. Ga".

Benjamin Stockton Will 16 March 1846 (Edited Version)

Georgia In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Stockton of the county & state
Jackson County aforesaid do this day make this my last Will & Testament. To wit: My sole I will to God, my body I wish to be buried in a Christian like manor, all the rest of my estate I leave as follows:
To my first wife Elizabeth Stockton, I leave one Dollar and to her children one Dollar to each child and no more of my estate.
To Eliza Lile, I leave one Dollar & no more.
To my Son James M. Stockton, I to him leave all my land on the south side of the main road leading by my Dwelling being the land whereon I now live & a Negro boy by the name of Thomas.
To my Daughter Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton, I leave all my land on the north side of the road being a part of the same tract that I have given to my son James & one Negro girl named Susan & a good young horse of common quality.
To Elizabeth Blair and to Margaret Gilman & to Martha Kidd & to Sarah McDuffie Martin & my wife Sarah Stockton, I leave jointly to them as follows: Jude a Negro women, Fill a Negro man, Hannah a women, Isaae a boy & all my stock to be divided equally among them. If they can?t agree, it is to be legally sold & the money equally divided & it is further provided that the money on the property that may come to my wife Sarah Stockton at my death shall be divided amongst the children that I have had by her at her desire first giving to Virginia Adeline Stockton one hundred dollars and it is further provided that my Wife Sarah Stockton is to have her support of the land that I now live on & all the house hold & kitchen furniture to do as she thinks proper with & it is further provided that if Hannah should have any child or children, such child or children is to be equally divided amongst James M. Stockton, Margaret Gilman, Elizabeth Blair, Martha Kidd, Sarah McDuffie Martin & Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton by consent or sale as they may think fit and it is further provided that I have one Lot of Land No. 713 in 4 District of the first Section when drawn now Lumpkin County & should I have any money by me or notes or accounts for money the above Lot of Land & money is to be equally divided amongst the last named children and I do hereby appoint James M. Stockton & Thomas J. Kidd my executors to this my last Will & Testament to carry the same into effect at my death.
Declaring all former Will void & of nun(sp) effect
Signed, sealed & acknowledged
in presence of: Given under my hand & seal 16th March 1846
his
Joshua X Wilson Benjamin Stockton (seal)
mark
Moses Brian
Perry Bowen

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

1800 Union Dist, SC pg 615
1820 & 1830 in Jackson Co, GA

Benjamin Stockton was married to a woman whose name is unknown prior to 1797. He was divorced from the first wife in Giles Co, TN perhaps about 1812.

Benjamin left his family when the youngest, Vine, was still at home and went to Georgia.

The notes contain this phrase,"Res. Will--Jackson Co. Ga".

Benjamin Stockton Will 16 March 1846 (Edited Version)

Georgia In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Stockton of the county & state
Jackson County aforesaid do this day make this my last Will & Testament. To wit: My sole I will to God, my body I wish to be buried in a Christian like manor, all the rest of my estate I leave as follows:
To my first wife Elizabeth Stockton, I leave one Dollar and to her children one Dollar to each child and no more of my estate.
To Eliza Lile, I leave one Dollar & no more.
To my Son James M. Stockton, I to him leave all my land on the south side of the main road leading by my Dwelling being the land whereon I now live & a Negro boy by the name of Thomas.
To my Daughter Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton, I leave all my land on the north side of the road being a part of the same tract that I have given to my son James & one Negro girl named Susan & a good young horse of common quality.
To Elizabeth Blair and to Margaret Gilman & to Martha Kidd & to Sarah McDuffie Martin & my wife Sarah Stockton, I leave jointly to them as follows: Jude a Negro women, Fill a Negro man, Hannah a women, Isaae a boy & all my stock to be divided equally among them. If they can?t agree, it is to be legally sold & the money equally divided & it is further provided that the money on the property that may come to my wife Sarah Stockton at my death shall be divided amongst the children that I have had by her at her desire first giving to Virginia Adeline Stockton one hundred dollars and it is further provided that my Wife Sarah Stockton is to have her support of the land that I now live on & all the house hold & kitchen furniture to do as she thinks proper with & it is further provided that if Hannah should have any child or children, such child or children is to be equally divided amongst James M. Stockton, Margaret Gilman, Elizabeth Blair, Martha Kidd, Sarah McDuffie Martin & Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton by consent or sale as they may think fit and it is further provided that I have one Lot of Land No. 713 in 4 District of the first Section when drawn now Lumpkin County & should I have any money by me or notes or accounts for money the above Lot of Land & money is to be equally divided amongst the last named children and I do hereby appoint James M. Stockton & Thomas J. Kidd my executors to this my last Will & Testament to carry the same into effect at my death.
Declaring all former Will void & of nun(sp) effect
Signed, sealed & acknowledged
in presence of: Given under my hand & seal 16th March 1846
his
Joshua X Wilson Benjamin Stockton (seal)
mark
Moses Brian
Perry Bowen

Benjamin married Elizabeth SMITH about 1797 in York, South Carolina, United States, and was divorced in 1816 in Giles, Tennessee, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of William SMITH and Elizabeth VINES) was born about 1775 in Henry, Virginia, United States; died after 1850 in Independence, Arkansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: C787C31B611647819E35AC28E7FDDF481DFB
• Residence: 1810, Burksville, Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
• Residence: 1820, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Residence: 1830, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Residence: 1850, Wallace, Independence, Arkansas, United States; Age: 76

Notes:

In October 1815, in Giles County, Tennessee, Elizabeth petitioned Benjamin for divorce. Benjamin failed to appear in court, and the notice given for him to appear at the next session was printed in the town of Columbia for four (4) weeks. Divorce was granted 12 April 1816 for willful and malicious desertion and absence without any reasonable cause for the space of two years and upwards . . . and the court appointed three men to divide and lay off all such property now in possession and occupation of Elizabeth which belongs to Benjamin, with Micajah Ezell to pay cost incurred.

An inventory taken 22 August 1816 was presented in Giles County court October 1816 and Elizabeth was awarded a Negro Daniel, a black mare, 13 head of cattle, 16 head of hogs, a bed and furniture, 1 large kettle, 1 pot, 1 dutch oven, 1 puter (Pewter) dish, 3 outer basins, 1 tin pan, 1/2 dozen tin cups, 5 knives & 4 forks, 1/2 dozen cups and saucers, 1 flax wheel, 1 plough & gen ?, 3 weeding hoes, 3 axes, 1 pair cotton cords, 1 grid iron, 5 books, 2 water pails, and 1 tub.
1820 & 1830 Lawrence Co, TN
1850 Independence Co, AR with dau Lucinda and her husband Robert Monday

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: D242CC22C36E41DE860010747C750A0A6157
• Court: 31 May 1797, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; Address:
  bought show tools in sale of Stephen Potters Estate
• Possessions: Dec 1797, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; bought land
• Residence: 1800, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
• Possessions: 28 Jan 1800, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; sold land to William Franks with wife Sarah giving up dower rights
• Witness: 26 Aug 1801, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; to land slae of William Franks to Samuel Franks
• Possessions: 6 Feb 1802, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; sold land to Thomas Gains
• Possessions: 6 Jan 1803, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; sold land to Robert Bumpass
• Residence: 1807, South Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1809, Giles, Tennessee, United States
• Residence: 1810, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
• Possessions: 19 Sep 1810, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; sold land with wife Sally to Nemiah Franks
• Occupation: 19 Nov 1813, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, United States; Caprain in local militia
• Occupation: 6 Jun 1814, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, United States; justice of the peace
• Residence: 1820, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 8 Dec 1822, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land to John Johnson
• Possessions: 3 Jan 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; land transaction
• Possessions: 3 Jan 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land to A W Bumpass
• Witness: 31 May 1825, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; to land survey of Gabriel Bumpass by J B Stribling
• Probate: 6 Jan 1827, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; Address:
  will proven
• Probate: Oct 1838, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; Address:
  settlement with heirs AW Bumpass, DH Stockton,
• Possessions: 23 Aug 1841, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States

Notes:

was a Methodist & a mason per Betty Perkins

Possessions:
Role: Witness

James married Sarah Elizabeth FRANKS on 21 Feb 1792 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States. Sarah (daughter of Nehemiah FRANKS and Mary PEAKE) was born on 8 May 1776 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States; died on 22 Mar 1865 in Washington, Texas, United States; was buried in Chappel Hill, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: DE3CE48C30914D51949C5CA7A99D53D78C95
• Witness: 26 Aug 1801, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; land sale of William franks to Samuel Franks
• Residence: 1830, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 1 Aug 1834, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States; sold land to DH Stockton
• Possessions: 23 Aug 1841, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States

Notes:

http://www.geocities.com/houghtonnance/SarahF.html

(The following material was copied from THE BUMPASS FAMILY FROM PERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Compiled by Anne Shirley Bumpus and James Richard Townsend.)

"SARAH FRANKS"
"(MRS. JAMES BUMPAS)"
"The following data taken from Mrs. Cherry?s Book was contributed by Mrs. Anna Chappell Heal Tucker, Beaumont, Texas. THE STORY OF THE BUMPAS FAMILY, pages 73 - 78."

"Many Texans are proud of their male ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War and later found their way into new land and stood beside their grandsons and helped them, By their wise council build this grand New State of Texas our TEXAS."

"We can?t claim this much for Sarah Franks, for she was born in South Carolina, on May 8, 1776, the daughter of Nehemiah and Mary Peake Franks one of 12 children. This birth took place as you see a couple of months only before the famous Declaration of Independence was signed, and in a colony whose people were noted for their bravery, their daring, a colony sometimes called a hot bed of rebellion."

"Her home was doubtless one of ease and plenty, for her father was rewarded as a man of wealth. Too old to be enlisted in that fight against the British, for active service, he was most heartily in sympathy with the colonists, helped them dream of the great nation they hoped to be and dipped without reserve into his private coffers in order that the war might be carried on."

"At some time during that struggle, the Tories, knowing that most of the men were a sent in the army, swept down upon Lawrence District destroying property, taking lives, heedless of any suffering of any form. Nehemlah Franks and his wife Mary, looked about their colonial home, gathered together the 12 children, placed them on horseback, two to a horse, sometimes, loaded behind each child a bag containing spoons, and knives and forks of silver, clothing and the more precious food stuffs, and put out across country, the Tory bullets already whizzing by them. A mile or so on the way, they met a group of Indians--they too alarmed over the whizzing bullets--hoping, perhaps, in their dumb way, that this white man, himself, boasted the protective gunpowder."

"With the flight at its height, Mary Franks discovered that her baby, even our Sarah, sound asleep at the time, had been left behind."

"She called out her dismay, appealed in her woman?s way with one mute glance at her husband, then sank against the pommel of her saddle, a woman indeed bowed down."

"One certain Indian, catching the play of grief across her white face, realizing from her one heartbroken scream just what had happened, primed his bow and arrow, put spurs to his own particular pony, dodged a whizzing bullet, took a lower bridle path through the woods, on and on, faster and yet faster; he reached the house, gathered the still sleeping child and started back a little more slowly to the distracted mother. The Tories paid him little heed, seeing he was only an Indian with a bundle in front of him, but we know he made the trip back in safety. For a long time afterwards, our Sarah was regarded as the passive heroine of that great event. We hazard a guess that when Sarah was restored to her mother?s arms, she evinced no sign of pride in her heroic escape. We are sure, very sure that she raised her plaintive young voice and demanded food."

"When Sarah reached sweet sixteen, the girl who busied herself about her father?s house in the care of things left undone by sisters older and busier, this same bright girl fell under the notice of a certain young man, Dr. James Bumpas. James claimed, of course, that love was the primary force that drew him so closely, so tenderly to Sarah, but subsequent events have a way of suggesting that this physician recognized in Sarah a possibility of great help. No matter the man?s ability in the matter of character study, no matter his impulses, love or otherwise, it is a matter of history that Sarah was her husband?s first aid. Over rough roads and smooth, she went with him many times when he knew an obstinate case awaited him. Her arms many times proved the first refuge for the newly born child. Many times she waited, detained there by needs of her own growing family, yet found time for the preparation of herbs, the combination of drugs her husband found so necessary in his practice. And can?t you just see her standing with the large tablespoon of castor oil and the peach preserve or the quinine on the end of a spoon?straight, no sugar coating in those days. A small woman, inclined to be plump with jet-black hair and sparkling black eyes was Sarah."

"When it began to seem best to James Bumpas and several of his friends that they must desert this South Carolina home for the newer, richer country of Tennessee, Sarah knew that she must agree. She regretted the loss of her home, of her South Carolina friends, but she comforted herself with the idea that her doctor was sure to find work for them in Tennessee and that this work was the chief thing in his life. So they joined the group of pioneers bound for Tennessee in 1809."

"Tennessee and that this work was the chief thing in his life. So they joined the group of pioneers bound for Tennessee in 1809."

"For months and months they journeyed and worked, over mountains and by rushing streams until they reached a place which they called Crosswaters and there they made a settlement. A few years later they moved to Lawrenceburg and here they raised their family. In a log house at first to be sure, Sarah no doubt cooked upon an open fireplace but in that Tennessee home as the years came and went Sarah gave birth to 10 healthy, normal children and she lived to see them all grown."

"Had the people in that day and time dared, they surely would have addressed Sarah as "Doctor Bumpas" for the folks came to consult her as frequently and with as much confidence as they did her husband. But Sarah, in that day and particularly in that part of the world, had never disgraced her proud estate as wife and mother by allowing anybody to suggest for her the mannish title of doctor."

"In due course of time marriage descended on her big family. Three of her daughters married and moved to Texas. Emily married Douglas Hayden Stockton. Sallie married Hugh Mcintyre, a man who became quite prominent in Brenham, Texas, and who was the proprietor of The Mcintyre House, one of the first hotels in Texas. Her youngest daughter married James Mcintyre, a younger brother of Hugh?s. Sarah would have been disappointed had her daughters remained old maids, but she did grieve that they all left the Tennessee home soon after marriage and settled in Texas. Letters, two months or more on the way reached her from these daughters. Harriet lost her husband and afterwards married William Chappell, a son of the man for whom Chappell Hill was named. Her oldest son, Hartwell Jones Bumpas, joined Andrew Jackson and was with him a the Battle of New Orleans. In 1836 James Bumpas, her companion in work and its joy, died. For several years she carried on alone and finally she too decided to move to Texas."

"She found her children settled in that part of Texas now known as Washington County. She moved into the house of her youngest daughter and even her son-in-law William Chappell openly blessed the day of her coming. William Chappell?s wife was a delicate woman, a "clinging vine" Sarah liked to call her in her talks with "Chappell" as she dubbed her son-in-law."

"From this time on, Sarah rejoiced in the title of "Mother Bumpas". Many men, in the neighborhood, took on the use of the title with her son-in-law. She managed Chappell's home for him. She carried dangling on her belt the keys of closet and smokehouse and many times a switch was to be seen in her hands. The legs of her grandchildren and of the pickerninnies often felt the sting of that switch. Every Sunday morning she lined up all the children on the plantation, white and black and taught them a Golden Text."

"One of the most important phases of Sarah?s life in Texas was her attitude toward religion. Back in her South Carolina home she had been baptized into the Methodist Church by one of the first Methodist preachers in America. We think it was Bishop Asbury. We know that he was a close friend of her father and that he performed the burial rites for her father on November 7,1799."

"in her Texas home, her children settled about her, Sarah, called "Mother Bumpas by most of Texas Methodism, established a home that was always open to preachers. In 1847 the State Conference was held in Chappell Hill and nine preachers were entertained in her home."

"The circuit rider, burning with a desire to help the men and women in the new country made it a point to reach Sarah?s house whenever it was possible. He knew he would find comfort there. Good beds, plenty to eat for man and horse, and Sarah?s smile of welcome and cheery words always drove away every discouraged impulse. Littleton Fowler, Robert Alexander, H.S. Thrall."

"John Haynie and H.N. Kavanaugh were glad to be known as her friends."
"The Son of Tennessee, now the General Sam Houston of Texas was a neighbor end friend of the household. He lived only twenty miles away but what was twenty miles when one needs council and advice."

"It is now 1861 and turbulent times in Texas prevail. Civil War... must Texas secede? Many nights were spent in this house by Sam Houston talking to William Chappell and Mother Bumpas.

"An Indian of the tribe of Wacos heard of Sarah?s knowledge of medicine. He appeared before her one day with his squaw and a very sick child. Sarah understood at a glance. With her woman?s heart and skill she saw after several hours that the child was out of danger; she saw too the look of confidence come into the mother?s eyes. Today, in this year of 1937 in the home of Mrs. N.C. Erskine, in Temple, Texas, a great-granddaughter of Sarah?s, is to be seen a beautiful pair of Indian moccasins. This great-granddaughter will point proudly to these moccasins and tell you the story in her own way, for she too, is proud that Mother Bumpas is included in her Texas Ancestors."

"Sarah Bumpas believed firmly in education, too. She was untiring in her efforts to have Chappell Mill Female College established. She was interested as well in the organization of Soule University."

"She died in 1865 and is buried in Chappell Hill."

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: CF66F9D6FB194AC9BE6E0D5C0AFEFD7B40D5
• Possessions: 12 Jun 1775, Rowan, North Carolina, British America
• Possessions: 24 Dec 1778, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land surveyed
• Possessions: 26 Dec 1778, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land entry
• Military: 2 Aug 1782, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; supplied provisions for the militia
• Possessions: 5 Nov 1782, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land entry
• Possessions: 7 Mar 1783, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land surveyed
• Military: Sep 1783, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; furnished supplies
• Possessions: 1 Nov 1783, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land entry
• Possessions: 4 Nov 1784, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
• Possessions: 4 Nov 1784, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land grant
• Will: 14 Jul 1790, Union, South Carolina, United States
• Possessions: 27 Nov 1792, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; land grant
• Possessions: 27 Nov 1792, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; on Yadkin River
• Probate: 3 Apr 1793, Union, South Carolina, United States

Notes:

David may have had another wife whose last name was Coffman.

Notes: "saw Revolutionary War service."

WILL OF DAVID STOCKTON (Edited version)

State of South Carolina, Ninety Six District, Union County.
In the name of God Amen, I David Stockton of the state and place above mentioned being sick, weak and low but of sound sense & memory, thanks be to God - do make & ordain this my last will and testament, disallowing all former wills by me made & acknowledge this to be my Last Will & Testament.
First of all, I wish all my just debts to be paid.
2d. - I will that my beloved wife Margaret Stockton have the one half of my estate, both real and personal, during her natural life & then to be given up to my son Benjamin Stockton.
3dly. - I will to my beloved son Benjamin Stockton the remainder part of my estate, both personal & real, to him and his heirs forever.
4thly. - I will that my beloved friend William Buckhannan be Executor to this my last will & testament & that he and my beloved son Benjamin Stockton do choose another person to act as Executor. In witness where of, I have here unto set my hand & seal in the presence of:
This 14th day of July 1791

(Angelica Mitchell) (David Stockton) (seal)
( Wm. Dodgin)

(Thomas X Halsey)
(his mark)

Recorded in Will Book No. A. Page 2
Box 1 Package 38
Ben. Haile C.C.
Recorded 2nd of April 1792

David married Margaret HADEN about 1770 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. Margaret (daughter of Unity LANE, daughter of William HADEN and Unity LANE) was born on 1 Jan 1755 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States; died on 1 Nov 1818 in Giles, Tennessee, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Margaret Haden
• Name: Peggy
• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: 0EF3CE5572464610BF9057FCD4F2A179B417
• Birth: 1 Jan 1755, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
• Possessions: 26 Sep 1784, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; as daughter of William Haden
• Death: 1 Nov 1818, Giles, Tennessee, United States

Notes:

She received a deed of gift in the form of a Negro girl named Milly & an negro boy Geffrey from her father William dated 26 October 1784 and recorded in Rowan Co, NC

Margaret Stockton (Stockdon) Will 1818 (Edited Version)

September 12th, 1818
In the name of God, Amen.
I first recommend my soul to God and my body to be buried at the disposal of my friend, and being weak in body but sound in mind and make this my last will and say that Benjamin Stockton, my son, shall have five shillings if ever aplied(sp) for. It is further my wish and will that the children of Elizabeth Stockton, David, Duglis(sp) H., William, Josiah, Margaret, Lucinda & Smith Stockton my personal property to be eculy(sp) divided amongst the above named children, excepe(sp) a small blanket to Margaret Stockton, these being my grand children.
(her)
Margaret X Stockton
(mark)
Executor:
Witnesses: Davis Brown
Zebulon Rainey
Samuel Newton

Probated: 1818


-- MERGED NOTE ------------

She received a deed of gift in the form of a Negro girl named Milly & an negro boy Geffrey from her father William dated 26 October 1784 and recorded in Rowan Co, NC

Margaret Stockton (Stockdon) Will 1818 (Edited Version)

September 12th, 1818
In the name of God, Amen.
I first recommend my soul to God and my body to be buried at the disposal of my friend, and being weak in body but sound in mind and make this my last will and say that Benjamin Stockton, my son, shall have five shillings if ever aplied(sp) for. It is further my wish and will that the children of Elizabeth Stockton, David, Duglis(sp) H., William, Josiah, Margaret, Lucinda & Smith Stockton my personal property to be eculy(sp) divided amongst the above named children, excepe(sp) a small blanket to Margaret Stockton, these being my grand children.
(her)
Margaret X Stockton
(mark)
Executor:
Witnesses: Davis Brown
Zebulon Rainey
Samuel Newton

Probated: 1818

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: 86238021D54A444BAC250C035419E4628B0E
• Residence: 1764–1775, Brunswick, Virginia, British America
• Military: 1 Mar 1781, Henry, Virginia, United States; Revolutionary War - under Capt David Lanier
• Possessions: 18 Sep 1787, York, South Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1776–1788
• Residence: 1790, York, South Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1800, York, South Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1789–1808, York, South Carolina, United States
• TaxRecord: 1830, Clarke, Georgia, United States
• Residence: 1830, Clarke, Georgia, United States
• Will: 28 Jun 1831, Clarke, Georgia, United States
• MilitaryPension: 23 Feb 1833, Clarke, Georgia, United States
• Probate: 26 Jan 1836, Clarke, Georgia, United States

Notes:

Applied for and received Revolutionary War Service Pension 23 Feb 1833

William Smith Will (Provided by Donnie Wilson)

Clarke Co, GA Will Book B dated 28 June 1831 proven 26 January 1836

Georgia I, William Smith, of the State and County afore said, being of sound
Clark County: mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following
Item 1st I give unto my son Vines Smith, all of my land and property whereon I
lived adjoining said Vines Smith, Samual Tye, and others. Also the following Negroes to wit a negro man named Anthony, old Mary, Amy, and her youngest child/name not enrolled, Nancy, Sophie, Joe, Sidney, Eliza and their future issuage. Also all my household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools, horses, hogs, sheep and cattle, corn fodder and all other grains, cotton and the crop which may be growing if there should be one on hand at the time of my death.
Item 2nd My will and desire is that out of the part of my property that I have given
unto my son Vines that he raise or issue to be raised out of the same, two hundred dollars which I give to my daughter Lucy Ezzal, which money is not to be subject to the control of her husband, nor subject to pay his debts or in any other manner whatever.
Item 3th I give unto my daughters Elizabeth Stogdon (sic), Sally Foster,
Susannah Greggory, and Lucy Ezzal the tract of land that I show in the eighth district of Monroe County, the parts or shares of the aforesaid tract of land or the value of said land, which may fall to my daughters Elizabeth Stogden and Lucy Ezzal are not to be subject to the control of their said husbands, not to be the subject to the payment of their debts.
Item 4th I give unto my grandson William E. Smith, son of Vines Smith, a negro girl named Mary Ann and her issue to him and his heirs forever.
Item 5th I give unto my grandson Signal Smith, son of Vines Smith, a negro girl named Caroline to him and his heirs forever.
Item 6th I give unto my grandson Thomas V. Smith, son of Vines Smith, a negro girl
named Martha to his and his heirs forever.
Item 7th I hereby nominate, institute, and appoint my son Vines Smith and Isaac
Collier, Executors of this my last will and testament hereby annuling and revoking all other wills heretofore by me made -- In testimony whereof I have heretofore set my hand and affixed my seal this 28th day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty one.
William Smith
Signed, sealed, published and delivered
in the presence of---
Cuthbert Collier
William P. Collier
Harriet A. Collier
Clark County, Georgia; Book B 155-156; February 1836; examined and ordered to be recorded.

William married Elizabeth VINES on 8 Jul 1771. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas VINES and Elizabeth) was born on 27 Jun 1753 in Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, British America; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: E11B722EA5E24AE88A6BE92E1E22F6E47BFC

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: 342624E5C59F440B80CD29F27FE4F9D0AAE4
• Will: 13 Dec 1776, Caswell, North Carolina, British America
• TaxRecord: 1777, Nash, Caswell, North Carolina, United States; deceased and orphans by Gabriel Dailey
• Probate: Jun 1777, Caswell, North Carolina, British America
• Probate: Sep 1777, Caswell, North Carolina, United States; Address:
  inventory
• TaxRecord: 1780, Nash, Caswell, North Carolina, United States; deceased and orphans by Gabriel Dailey

Edward + Martha COULTER. Martha was born in 1748; died in 1796. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: DC0BBB9CB859411AB32B1E86D295724348B7

Notes:

"Stribling and Related Families" by Mary Frances Stribling Moursund has her maiden name as Wilkerson

Other Events and Attributes:

• Court: Laurens, South Carolina, United States; grand jury petition
• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: 7FC095DD14DA480A9BD15AB097C5DD993920
• TaxRecord: 1746, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
• Immigration: 1765, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
• Court: 30 Dec 1777, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States; inventory for Charles Allen
• Residence: 1779, Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina, United States
• Residence: 1780, Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina, United States; Address:
  Middle Divison, Broad and Saludy Rivers
• Residence: 1780, Ninety Six District, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States; Address:
  Between Broad and Saludy Rivers
• Military: 1781, South Carolina, United States; supplied provisions for the militia
• Possessions: 15 Nov 1784, Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina, United States; land plat for 110 acres
• Possessions: 16 Dec 1784, Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina, United States; land plat for 340 acres
• Possessions: 11 Jun 1787, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; sold land to Charles Smith
• Possessions: 12 Sep 1787, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; sold land to Marshall Frank
• Residence: 1790, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
• Possessions: 17 Mar 1791, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; sold land to Morgan Morgan
• Possessions: 24 Apr 1799, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; deed of gift to son Nehemiah
• Probate: 14 Mar 1800, Laurens, South Carolina, United States; Address:
  sale of estate by admins Nancy Franks & James Bumpass

Notes:

1790 Census Laurens Co, SC as 2 over 16, 1 under 16, 4 females

Nehemiah + Mary PEAKE. Mary was born in 1730 in Orange, Virginia, British America; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 1
• _UID: 80557B7F69594B4DB011A2829B28F2955834