Orville married Margaret H. McFarland on 5 Sep 1825 in Jefferson Co., TN. Margaret (daughter of John McFarland and Betsy Davis) was born on 29 Jan 1807 in Jefferson Co., TN; died in 1881 in Hawkins Co., TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1860, District 11, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Possessions: 1810, Jefferson County, TN; 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
• Residence: 1830, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
• Residence: 1840, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
• Residence: 1850, District 11, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA

Notes:

Mary Helen Haines notes:

This is probably the John McFarlin listed in Capt. Carson's Co. in 1800 in Jefferson Co. with no land. He is in the same district as Benjamin McFarland.

In 1830 census there are two John McFarlands listed. One is called John McFarland Sr. and one Jr. The dates for both men show them born bet. 1770-1780. One is Image 11, on same page as Alexander McFarland age 20-30.

The other is on Image 3 (Jr.), , which I believe is this John McFarland. I have no idea why they are labeled Jr. and Sr. This John McFarland Jr. is living near to Augustus Rice (who is married to his eldest daughter) and Andrew B. McFarland, his brother.

In the 1850 census, John and Elizabeth are living in the household of Orville Rice and Margaret in Hawkins Co. TN. District 11, Image 13, fam. 91. John is listed as a hunter, born in VA.

John married Betsy Davis on 30 Apr 1799 in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA. Betsy was born on 14 Aug 1780 in Virginia; died on 7 Sep 1861 in Hawkins Co., TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Davis
• Residence: 1860, , Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• DNA: One descendant of Benjamin has done the full Big Y. He carries the BY3019 of Robert and the A584 of John. Until another descendant of Benjamin does the Big Y we won't know what unique SNP this line carries.
• Possessions: 1773, Bedford County, Virginia, USA; Purchased 375 acres on Otter River. Deed Bk. 4, p. 468
• Possessions: 1777, Bedford County, Virginia, USA; 100 acres and 5 slaves and other property from father John McFarland and wife Mary. Deed Bk. 5, p. 516
• _MILT: Between 1777 and 1779, Revolutionary War
• Possessions: 1785, Bedford County, Virginia, USA; Sold 475 acres to Cornelius Nowell on north side of Otter River. Signed by Benjamin and John and Benjamin's wife Mary. Deed Bk. 7, p. 582
• Possessions: Between 1793 and 1797, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; 1793: Bk B, p. 29, buys 300 acres Long Creek from Robert Riggs. 1794: Bk B., p. 153 92 a. Long Cr. from Tho. Cameron. 1794: B, p. 215, 150 a. Long Cr. from David Cameron. Bk A, p. 217 200 a. Long Cr. from Greene Co., 1797: Bk B, p. 126 127 a. Long Cr.
• Possessions: 29 Jul 1793, Greene Co., Tennessee; Warrant 247. 200 a. north side of French Broad, beg. on Clark Gentry's line, bank of river, conditional line with Hugh Kelso
• Possessions: 1794, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; Partnered with Thomas Snoddy for N.C. grant #1274 for 200 acres on north side of French Broad, on waters of Sinking Fork of Long Creek.
• Possessions: 21 Jan 1797, Sinking Fork of Long Creek, north of French Broad; 127 acres purchased from State, adjacent his other survey
• Residence: 1800, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
• Possessions: 1822, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA; On tax list for Capt. Riggs Co. as Benj. Sr. with 262 acres. Also in same company is John McFarland Sr. with 391, Andrew B. with 133 and John McFarland (his son) with 180.
• Probate: 15 Nov 1823, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Notes:

Mary Helen Haines notes:

On the DAR application of a descendant of Benjamin, she found a tax list for Lunenberg Co. from 1748 through 1750, with three tithes, therefore speculating that Benjamin was born in that county. I don't think this is the same John McFarland. By 1747, father John was surveying his land in Augusta County with his eldest son Robert, therefore he should not be on a tax list for Lunenberg Co. There was a John McFarland (various spellings, noted as a criminal in that county.)

There is a Rev. War record for a Benjn Mcfarlin in the Continental Army, 3rd Regiment in Robert Powell Company under Col Will Heth. The 3rd Regiment was consolidated with the 4th for a few months May til Nov. 1779. I do not know if this is the same person. However, many people from this line have joined the DAR based on this record. His DAR number is #A076782, and descendants of his children Rachel, John, Mary, and Andrew B. have joined under this line.

The National Archives records, available on-line at www.fold3.com show Benjamin McFarland, McFarling, etc. but all the same person, as first pay Oct. 1777 (which would be the same month that he married) and final pay Nov. 1779. He was serving under Capt. David Arell under Col. Thomas Marshall in the beginning. Then he was under Capt. Reubin Briscoe and Lt. Col. Wm Heth, then Capt. Rober Powell, and Capt. Willliam Betley and Col. John Nevill. He was at Valley Forge in April 1778, then other locations like Newark NJ in Sept. 78, Middle Brook NJ, Ramapo (Oakland) NJ, and Smith's Clove (Woodbury) New York. He had signed for the duration of the war, but fell sick while he was at the Middlebrook camp (New Jersey) in March 1779. Maybe he was sent home for illness. The record does not say. His first Captain was David Arell, who was born in Alexandria VA. Also, his later Capt. Robert Powell was from the same area. Reading about this 3rd Regiment indicates the men were from the eastern VA counties, not Bedford.

In Bedford Co. Deed Records:
In 1773 Benjamin McFarland purchased 375 acres on the Otter River. In 1777, his father John McFarland transfers the 100 acre plot on the Otter River to Benjamin, Book 5, p. 516. These are sold in 1785, Book 7, pp. 581, 582.
In 1785 Benjamin McFarland received a grant from North Carolina for 200 acres in Greene County. Book 3, p. 345 of Greene Co. TN Deed Books. He then moves to Greene/Jefferson County to join his brothers. Robert, John.

Tennessee:
In 1800 in Jefferson Co. Benjamin McFarland appears on the tax list for Capt. Carson's Co. with 1167 acres, 5 black polls, 1 town lot. In that same tax list is Edward George with 300 acres, 1 white poll, 1 black poll, and 4 town lots. This must be Dandridge.

(I found a Benjamin Mcfarland on the Wythe Co. VA personal property tax list for 1800. Just his name, but no property. Same district as Crockets, Duncan Gullion, Jesse Evans. Have no idea who this is, but he is probably one of our family.)

The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt --

***** 16 ***** Benjamin Anderson McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary
MONTGOMERY, was born 16 Apr 1747 in Virginia, died 9 May 1823 in Dandridge,
Jefferson County, Tennessee. Married 7 Oct 1777 in Bedford County, Virginia to
Mary BLACKBURN daughter of Andrew Blackburn and Ann Moberly ALEXANDER, born 1 Jul
1758 in Bedford County, Virginia, died 16 Oct 1820 in Jefferson County,
Tennessee.

----- NOTES FOR Benjamin Anderson McFARLAND:
MILITARY: REVOLUTIONARY WAR"Families of Jefferson Conty, Tennessee" 1992 found
at Seattle Genealogical Society. On Sep 4, 1777, a month before his marriage,
Benjamin McFarland began his Revolutionary War military service, and was last
listed on a muster roll in Dec 1779.
MARRIAGE: 1777 VIRGINIA, Bedford County. Benjamin McFarland to Mary Blackburn
7 Oct 1777; John McFarland, surety; consent of Andrew Blackburn, the father of
Mary. SOURCE: Bedford County Marriage Records.
MARRIAGE: "Families of Jefferson Conty, Tennessee" 1992 found at Seattle
Genealogical Society. Married 14 Oct 1777 in Bedford.
TAXLIST: 1782-1787 VIRGINIA, Bedford County, VA Benjamin Mcfarland 7 slaves.
LAND: 1791, Dec 26, TENNESSEE, Greene County. Hugh Kelsey entered 100 acres
on Kelsey's Mill Creek, on north of French Broad River, adjacent Benjamin
McFarling (Page 198, grant #920).
TAXLIST: 1791/2 TENNESSEE, Greene County Robert McFarland, Benj. Mcfarland.
PLACE: Lived in Green County, Tennesse, that part which became Jefferson
County in 1792.
LAND: 1793 TENNESSEE, Greene County. 1793 July 29, TN Greene Co, Benjamin
McFarland entered 200 acres on north of French Broad River, adjoining Charles
Gentry and Hugh Kelsey. (Page 348, #1247).
LAND: 1796/1797 TENNESSEE, Revolutionary Warrants in Tennessee page 61 No.4328
Benjamine McFarland, Pvt, 274 acres, 10 Dec 1796. On May 31, 1797 John Hunter,
attorney for Benjamin McFarland transferred the warrant to Rob Allen with Willis
Rogers and Thomas Seawell. "Tennessee Genealogical Records" by Edythe Whitley
1980. At Bellingham Library R929.3768W.
CENSUS: 1800 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County
CENSUS: 1820 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County.
MILITARY: REVOLUTIONARY WAR: Private 3rd VA Regiment.
SOURCE: WFT Disk #11 Includes all family data.
RESEARCHER-EMAIL: (1998) Nina Crier 5953 Highland Hills Drive Austin, TX
78731 Ninarc5@aol.com. Found at RootsWeb, researching McFarland, Blackburn,
Montgomery, Bedford Co, VA.

----- NOTES FOR Mary BLACKBURN:
PARENTS: Andrew Blackburn and Ann Moberly ALEXANDER.
CONFLICT: History of Jefferson County, VA says daughter of Andrew Blackburn
and Virginia Ann Wilson.

===CHILDREN of Benjamin Anderson McFARLAND and Mary BLACKBURN

+ 64 John McFARLAND b 1 Sep 1778 Bedford County, Virginia. M
Elizabeth (Betsy) DAVIS.
+ 65 Mary Blackburn (Polly) McFARLAND b 5 Jan 1781 Bedford
County, Virginia. M (1) Benjamin BRADFORD. M (2)
Augustus H. RICE.
+ 66 Rachel McFARLAND b 25 Aug 1783 Bedford County, Virginia.
M Henry BRADFORD.
+ 67 Benjamin A. McFARLAND b 24 Jan 1786 Bedford County,
Virginia. M (1) Margaret (Peggy) McFARLAND. M (2) to
*UNKNOWN*.
+ 68 Alexander McFARLAND b 8 May 1790 Greene County,
Tennessee.
+ 69 Andrew Blackburn McFARLAND b 9 Aug 1792 Jefferson
County, Tennessee. M (1) Margaret Mathes (Peggy) EDGA
M (2) Jane PEARCE.
70 James McFARLAND b 8 Oct 1794 Jefferson County,
Tennessee, d 20 Aug 1843.

Benjamin married Mary Blackburn on 14 Oct 1777 in Bedford Co., Virginia. Mary was born on 1 Jul 1758 in Bedford Co., VA; died on 16 Oct 1820 in Dandridge, Jefferson Co., Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]