William + Lucy Jane McFarland. Lucy was born in 1857 in Lane County, Oregon, United States of America; died in 1919 in Crook County, Oregon, United States of America; was buried in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 11 Jul 1806
• Residence: 1830, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
• Possessions: 7 Sep 1838, Johnson County, Missouri; Three patents #6302, 6309, 7443. Sect. 21, 21, 22, all twp 45N, Range 27W.
• Residence: 1840, Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, USA
• Possessions: 1839, 1843, Johnson County, Missouri; Patent 11356, Patent #20947, Sect. 20, Sect. 21
• Residence: 1850, Diamond Springs, El Dorado, California, USA
• Probate: 4 Mar 1851, Johnson, Missouri, USA

Notes:

MHH notes: It seems that Alexander is the son of the John McFarland listed here (as opposed to the Alexander, son of James McFarland and Elizabeth Carmichael on some trees) because of the letters discussed below to George his brother, and George is buried in the McFarland cemetery where John is buried.

Alexander is in Jefferson Co. TN in the 1830 census, living near his father John Sr. McFarland. Judging from the dates of his children he must have moved to MO about 1833.

In 1840, Alexander is in Warrensburg township, Johnson Co. MO with his 7 children, living near his brother George.

In 1850 the family is in Johnson Co. MO, Post Oak township, on October 15th. fam. 587: Alexander McFarlan, age 45, TN, with wife Margaret 46 VA, son William R. 7 MO. Sarah E. 3 MO, John (T, Y, or L) 16 MO. There are two other families living in the house: Addison Vanusdale (?) a male teacher age 21 VA with a Minard age 12 Ohio, then a William Harrison 21 Alabama farmer, with Lucinda 19 VA, and son Harry 6 months MO

There are a group of transcribed letters in the book called The McFarlands: Seven Generations from Sir John MacFarlane to John Barton McFarland written by Joe Osborn in 1955. On p. 23 is a letter from Alexander to George. Alexander is in California and is describing the cholera epidemic. George is in Johnson Co. MO. On p. 25 is a letter from John and Polly Barton in Texas to George in Tennessee, describing their new life there and saying they know that George is upset that they moved William to Texas, but they had no choice because of all the deaths.

Notes below from research of Gary Morris.
CENSUS: 1850 Missouri, Johnson county, Post Oak Township, Household 587

MIGRATION: 1851. Letter written by John and Polly Barton to George, Alexander's brother, dated 21 day 1851 states Alexander went to California last spring a year ago and both he and hi s son John, died. Another letter, from Elizabeth King to George dated Oct 12, 1851 said "... I recon you hav heard of your brother(s) death and his sons death your brother lived four day s after he was taken sick John lived for weakes after we was taken." According to Marcia Janssen, the death date she has is Nov 17, 1850, but considers this iffy. But he did not die in 1849, probably late 1850. (MHH notes: Actually this is possible, the census date is Oct. 1850, so they could have taken sick as soon as they arrived in California)

PROBATE: 1853 Missouri, Johnson County. Alexander McFarland died intestate, admin. Addiso n VanAusdel appt 2 July 1853. Sec William Harrison and Jas. D Bell. Heirs Isabelly Rader , Harriet Houx, Penelope McFarland, Mary Jane McFarland, William R. McFarland, Sarah E. McFa rland, all children of dec., all residing in Johnson County, Mo. SOURCE: Abstract of Will s and Administrations, Johnson County, Mo. 1835-1855 page 248. (MHH notes, also included in this probate are Margaret E. McF and Shirsey A. McF {or Theresa})

RESEARCHER E-MAIL: Connie Wilson Supplied correct information on Alexander McFarland and father.
RESEARCHER E-MAIL Marcia Janssen Also supplied much of the correct information on the family, and source of letters concerning death.

Alexander married Elizabeth Margaret McCoy on 3 Jun 1842 in Johnson Co., Missouri. Elizabeth was born about 1804 in Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Possessions: 9 Aug 1812, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Book K, p. 167. Solomon Cox sells to John 120 acres from his grant #518. Hamilton Dist. Honey Cuts Valley. Wit. RobMcF. Jr, William McF. and Alex.Edgar
• Possessions: 23 Aug 1812, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Bk. K, p. 170. Solomon Cox sells to John 100 a. on South side of Holston in the Nobbs from grant #510 to Wm.Cox from NC, deeded to Cox in 1798
• Possessions: 1826, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Bk R, p. 150, 151. Two deeds from Solomon Cox to John. 180 a. described as Indian Hollow in the Knobs joining the Barrens, and 82 a. southside of Holstein waters of Long Creek, adj. John McF. land. witness Epraim Moore and Thomas Sturman
• Possessions: 25 Jan 1826, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Land Entry Book 1824-1891. FHL 008320453. 400 a. grant to John, beg. corner Robert McF. crosses Little Bent Cr. and Bulls Gap Rd. Surveyed Robt McF and Alex. McDonald
• Possessions: 12 Aug 1828, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Book T, p. 188. Robert McF. Sr. sells to John McF. for $700. the tract of land on Sinking Creek where Robert Sr. and Robert Jr. now live. Wit. Robert McF. Jr. and Archibald Austin
• Residence: 1830, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
• Possessions: 9 Sep 1830, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Book 9, p. 653. Ephraim Moore sold John 8 acres on southside of Holston R. in Honey Cut Valley adj. lands of Moore and McFarland and Thomas H. Sturman. Wit. George McFarland.
• Residence: 1840, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
• Residence: 1850, District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Notes:

Mary Helen Haines notes:

Fifth Survey District of Tennessee, Grants 1-800, 1807-1812, Volume A; by Diane E. Pedersen; Mountain Press, Signal Mountain, TN; 1990. Covering Anderson, Clairborne, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, and Sevier Counties.

Page 47: #396: John McFarland enters 181 acres in Jefferson County, TN, on the sinking fork of Long Creek adj. Benj. McFarland, Elijah Witt, Wm May, and George Edgar. Part of Warrant No. 2792 for 640 acres dated 23 Jan 1809 issued by the Commissioner of East TN to Robert Gentry. Land was surveyed on 02 Mar 1810. Entered 14 May 1810, John McFarland.

Page 76: #2205: Daniel Witt enters 20 acres in Jefferson County on the Cedar Fork of Long Creek adj. John Maze. Part of Cert No. 249 for 74 ¾ acres issued by the Commissioner of East TN 29 Jun 1818 to John McFarland. Entered 05 Oct 1818, Daniel Witt.
Page 78: #2222: Isaac Cox enters 10 acres in Jefferson County south of Holston and French Broad Rivers adj. Evans. Part of Cert No. 1216 for 200 acres issued by the Commissioner of East TN 17 Sep 1812 to John Brown. Entered 14 Dec 1818, Isaac Cox. This entry ought to be founded on Cert No. 249 for 74 ¾ acres issued to John McFarland.
Page 93: #2339: William McFarland enters 10 acres in Jefferson County on Nolechucky adj. Peter King. Part of Cert No. 249 for 74 ¾ acres issued by the Commissioner of East TN 29 Jun 1818 to John McFarland. Entered 09 Oct 1819, William McFarland.
Page 95: #2358: William McFarland enters 14 3/4 acres in Jefferson County on Nolychucky River including an improvement made by Coffman. Part of Cert No. 249 for 74 ¾ acres issued by the Commissioner of East TN 29 Jun 1818 to John McFarland. Entered 15 Mar 1820, William McFarland.

1812: John McFarland purchases 100 acres from Solomon Cox in Jefferson Co. for $300. William McFarland and Robert McF. Jr are witnesses. to a sale of land, On south side of Holston R. in Nobbs, Sept 30 1812. , Vol. K, p. 170 (p. 264-265)

Hamblen County was created out of Jefferson County in 1870.

McFarland Cemetery

Location: About 1/4 mile north of Valley Home Road, on Nelson School Rd.
Cemetery is on the right (north) side of the road. This cemetery is located on the old homeplace of John McFarland. There are no markers to indicate the cemetery is here, but it is listed on Google Earth. It is right next to a house, and only a few feet from the road.

The cemetery information was collected over a five year period by the Genealogical Society of
Hamblen County. Copies of the books, in three volumes, can be purchased from the Society for
$25.00 or less per volume. P.O. Box 1213 Morristown, Tn. 37816-1213

Father- William A. Hickey December 10, 1852-May 9, 1935
Mother- Louisa J., wife of W.A. Hickey Nov. 27, 1850-Mar 7, 1908
James M. McFarland Dec 17, 1848-Jan 13, 1930
George R. McFarland Mar 2, 1853-Apr 9, 1903
Rebecca B., wife of George McFarland June 1, 1808-Mar 18, 1894
George McFarland Oct 7, 1811-Nov 30, 1884
John McFarland May 17, 1780-June 9, 1851
Jane, Wife of John McFarland, 1785-1858
Sarah Elizabeth Newman Jan 10, 1834-Aug 21, 1905
Doct. John R. Putney d. Apr 19, 1858 Aged 51 yrs. 10 mos.
Sarah A., Wife of T.P. Bigham Feb 18, 1837-Dec 20, 1902
T.P. Bigham Nov 16, 1837-Mar 1, 1906 (A very large Boxwood tree is growing on this grave)
2 field stones

Copied 1983

This information was copied from the online records of Hamblen County, TN.

McFarland, John (1780- ?)

HOUSE, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th General Assemblies, 1825-33, representing Jefferson County; political affiliation not shown. Born on May 17, 1780, probably in Virginia, son of Colonel Robert and Margaret (McNutt) McFarland. Came at an early age to Jefferson County with his father, who was the first sheriff of the county. Large landowner. Sometime justice of the peace and school commissioner in Jefferson County; captain and major in East Tennessee militia. His wife was Jane; no children indicated. Date and place of death not found. Brother of Robert McFarland, half-brother of Benjamin F. McFarland, sometime members Tennessee General Assembly.

Sources: Moore, Commissions of Officers of Tennessee Militia, 76, 116; Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers, 1179.
Hamblen County was created out of Jefferson County in 1870.

McFarland Cemetery

Location: About 1/4 mile north of Valley Home Road, on Nelson School Rd.
Cemetery is on the right side of the road.

The cemetery information was collected over a five year period by the Genealogical Society of
Hamblen County. Copies of the books, in three volumes, can be purchased from the Society for
$25.00 or less per volume. P.O. Box 1213 Morristown, Tn. 37816-1213

Father- William A. Hickey December 10, 1852-May 9, 1935
Mother- Louisa J., wife of W.A. Hickey Nov. 27, 1850-Mar 7, 1908
James M. McFarland Dec 17, 1848-Jan 13, 1930
George R. McFarland Mar 2, 1853-Apr 9, 1903
Rebecca B., wife of George McFarland June 1, 1808-Mar 18, 1894
George McFarland Oct 7, 1811-Nov 30, 1884
John McFarland May 17, 1780-June 9, 1851
Jane, Wife of John McFarland, 1785-1858
Sarah Elizabeth Newman Jan 10, 1834-Aug 21, 1905
Doct. John R. Putney d. Apr 19, 1858 Aged 51 yrs. 10 mos.
Sarah A., Wife of T.P. Bigham Feb 18, 1837-Dec 20, 1902
T.P. Bigham Nov 16, 1837-Mar 1, 1906 (A very large Boxwood tree is growing on this grave)
2 field stones

Copied 1983

This information was copied from the online records of Hamblen County, TN.

McFarland, John (1780- ?)

HOUSE, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th General Assemblies, 1825-33, representing Jefferson County; political affiliation not shown. Born on May 17, 1780, probably in Virginia, son of Colonel Robert and Margaret (McNutt) McFarland. Came at an early age to Jefferson County with his father, who was the first sheriff of the county. Large landowner. Sometime justice of the peace and school commissioner in Jefferson County; captain and major in East Tennessee militia. His wife was Jane; no children indicated. Date and place of death not found. Brother of Robert McFarland, half-brother of Benjamin F. McFarland, sometime members Tennessee General Assembly.

Sources: Moore, Commissions of Officers of Tennessee Militia, 76, 116; Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers, 1179.

John married Jane McNutt in 1803 in Tennessee. Jane was born on 31 Mar 1785 in Tennessee; died on 9 Jun 1858 in Jefferson Co., TN; was buried in McFarland Cemetery, Hamblen Co., TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 1785, Tennessee
• Birth: 31 Mar 1785, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
• Death: 9 Jun 1858, Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Notes:

Mary Helen Haines notes:

DAR records say this Jane, wife of John, is Jane McNutt, born Mar. 31, 1781 in Newport, Cocke Co., TN. Other sources say his wife is Jane Long.

There was no Newport, Cocke Co. TN in 1781. However, George McNutt does appear in the area that becomes Cocke Co. as early as 1788, when he name appears on a petition to the North Carolina assembly. His name is next to Alex. Ward. Others in this list, who would be neighbors include Wm. Bell, John McFarland, George McFarland, Samuel Jack, Benjamin McFarland. (p. 215 of Petitions to the North Carolina General Assembly from Inhabitants South of the French Broad, 1784-1789, transcribed by Cherel Bolin Henderson, appearing in Tennessee Ancestors, Vol. 17, No. 3, Dec. 2001