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| 4201 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1830 Cocke Co. TN census: 1840 census: TN, Cocke Co. Erasmus, Image 30, Moses, Image 32 1850 Madison Co. TN census: Dist 12, fam. 497, Moses McFarland, 40, farmer, 300, NC; Ann, 37, Md; John 18 TN; William 16 TN; Margaret 12 TN; Nancy 1 TN. On same page is Quilly McFarland, fam. 494, his first cousin-son of John. 1860 Carroll Co. TN census: Dist. 1, p. 4 fam. 46, Moses McFarlin 52, tenant, 100 NC; Nancy 10 Ten; Richard 7 Ten; living on James McKelsey's farm, same pg as Thom C. Moore and John J Burrow from NC. So Ann has died, Moses is a widower. 1850 census: TN, Carroll Co. Erasmus 1860 census: TN, Gibson Co. Erasmus, Moses in Carroll Co. 1870 census: TN, Gibson Co. Erasmus Moses died sometime between 1865 and 1870. His third wife appears as a widow in the 1870 census. | McFarland, Moses (I17543)
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| 4202 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1840 and 1850 living in Hawkins Co. TN, near Orville Rice family, so I am guessing that his wife Harriet is a Rice since she was born in Connecticut. In 1870, the two of them are living in Kentucky, Carroll Co., Ghent, Image 34 with their daughter Elmira, married to a physician F.H. Gaines. | McFarland, John Davis (I29448)
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| 4203 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1850 census image shows Reuben H., 40, born NC, wife Mary C., 26 born MO, all children born MO: Nancy E. 14, Margaret A, 10, John F., 7, John P, 7, Mary E., 6, Charles 3, Martha E., 2, and father and mother Reuben 72 and Martha 71 born VA. In 1860, R.H. McF. is 50, M.C. is 37, J.F. is 18, J.P. is also 18, M.E. is 16, M.E. is 12, William is 9, S.J. is a 6 yr. old female, Emile, a female is 5, and R.L. is a 1 yr. old male. The marriages and remarriages of Mary Catherine and Reuben create a confused mixing of children. Sorting who goes with who has been based on logical guessing on my part based on census and family trees, not on birth records.More definite research is needed by direct descendants. 1860 census shows that Ruben H. owned seven slaves. The burial place of Ruben H. and first wife Martha is not recorded; however, I assume he is buried on the family land where his brother Jacob is buried. This cemetery is on private land owned by the Smith family, who bought the land from the last McFarland, Francis Marion, who sold and moved to Arkansas. It is variously called the McFarland Family Cemetery in the St. Francois collection of cemeteries, and the Smith Cemetery on Ste. Genevieve records. 1850 census image shows Reuben H., 40, wife Mary C., 26, Nancy E. 14, Margaret A, 10, John F., 7, John P, 7, Mary E., 6, Charles 3, Martha E., 2, Reuben 72 and Martha 71. In 1860, R.H. McF. is 50, M.C. is 37, J.F. is 18, J.P. is also 18, M.E. is 16, M.E. is 12, William is 9, S.J. is a 6 yr. old female, Emile, a female is 5, and R.L. is a 1 yr. old male. The marriages and remarriages of Mary Catherine and Reuben create a confused mixing of children. Sorting who goes with who has been based on logical guessing on my part based on census and family trees, not on birth records.More definite research is needed by direct descendants. 1860 census shows that Ruben H. owned seven slaves. The burial place of Ruben H. and first wife Martha is not recorded; however, I assume he is buried on the family land where his brother Jacob is buried. This cemetery is on private land owned by the Smith family, who bought the land from the last McFarland, Francis Marion, who sold and moved to Arkansas. It is variously called the McFarland Family Cemetery in the St. Francois collection of cemeteries, and the Smith Cemetery on Ste. Genevieve records. | McFarland, Reuben Henderson (I30535)
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| 4204 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1850 census indicates he moved from NC to TN in 1825. So, he should be in the 1820 Orange Co. NC census as a 28 yr. old with wife, but no children. They could be living in her parent's household. They are not in the household of William who move s to Wilson Co. There is no proof that this is the son of William who moves to Wilson Co. TN. There is also a problem with the 1830 census record for a William in Granville Co., while the birth records here indicate a move in the 1820s. 1830 census in Granville Co. NC, South Regiment. Head of family is 30 to 39. one male under 5, one is 5 to 9, one is 15 to 19. 2 females under 5, one is 20 to 29. Lives near James Hoskis, King, Bullock, Wheeler. P. 43. On p. 44 is Abner Adcock an d Peyton Madison. P. 45 is Nancy McFarland, age 40 to 50, widow of James. 1850 census: Carroll Co. TN, stamp 13, fam. 151. William McFarlin, 58, NC, Everline 28 NC, Jones W. 26, Tenn., Wiliam, 24, TN, Franklin 18 TN, Dicey H. 14 TN, Amanda 12 TN, Sylvester 4 TN, then Charles McLemore 24 and Sarah A. McLemore 21 TN. So , wife died, probably with childbirth of Sylvester. There is a conflict with the birth places of Amanda in the 1860 census which says she was born in NC. Fam. 148 is Erasmus and Celia. Fam. 157 is James Adcock and Celia, with Nancy Mcfarlen. I think this William is the brother to James who died abt. 1819, and therefore the uncle to Erasmus. 1860 census: Gibson Co. Dist. 1, image 11, fam. 77: Wm McFarlan 63, NC, Manda 21, NC, Sm. Harris, 21, NC, laborer, Silvester, 14, TN. | McFarland, William (I16906)
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| 4205 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1850 census: Carroll Co. Dist. 1 fam. 157 James Adcock, 30, NC Celia Adcock, 35, NC Alfred M., 7, TN Rachel E. 4, TN Edna, 4, TN Mary S. 1, TN Nancy Mcfarlin, 60, NC 1860 census: Carroll Co. Dist. 1, Image 9, fam. 53 James Adcock, 43, NC Celia, 43, NC Alfred M. 17, TN Adna J. 14, TN Rachel E., 14, TN Mary S., 12, TN Richard, 14 TN | McFarland, Celia (I17593)
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| 4206 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1850 census: Fannin Co. TX fam. 146 R.S. Cox, 43, m. NC (owns no land) L. Cox, 36 f, MO C.C. Cox 14 m, MO Jno F. 9 m, MO M.E. Cox 1 f, TX John J Cox 46 m, NC owns land valued at $400 It appears the Cox family traveled with John McFarland and his other daughters and their families since they all arrived from MO in the same year. Robert S. Cox purchased 55 acres of land from Jackson McFarland in January, 1863. This land was from the Jackson McFarland survey, next to the Daniel Davis survey. (Book N, p. 562 Fannin County Deed Records) | Cox, Robert Stanhope (I29952)
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| 4207 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1860 census in Clinton Co. KY, p. 117 fam. 826, P.O. Albany: fam. 826 Andrew Mcfarlin, 31, farm laborer, $50. p.p. TN, wife Margaret 19 spinner TN, Barbary 2 KY, James Y 6 month, KY, Elizabeth Wright 44, niting, $20 p.p. VA, Stephen Wright 15 farm laborer TN. 1870 census in Caldwell Co. Princeton precinct, p. 5 fam. 32, McFarland J.A. 40 farm laborer, TN; M.E. 29 female TN, B.E. 12 female, KY, J.Y. 10 male KY, M.H. 6 female KY Have two dates of death: both Nov. 17, one in 1877 and the other in 1917 in Searcy, White Co. Arkansas. However, have not found him. Have not found him in 1880 or later. Older notes below: 39. ANDREW JAMES7 MCFARLAND (JAMES C6, ALEXANDER5, WILLIAM4, DUNCAN3, ROBERT2, ROBERT1) was born 1832 in Fentress Co. Tenn, and died 17 Nov 1917 in White Co. Ark.. He married MARGARET A WRIGHT 31 Aug 1856 in Fentress Co. Tenn. She was born 1841 in Tenn.. Notes for ANDREW JAMES MCFARLAND: Civil War. Union. Co. D. 12 Ky. Reg. Vol. Inf. Children of ANDREW MCFARLAND and MARGARET WRIGHT are: i. BARBARY8 MCFARLAND, b. 1858, Clinton Co. Ky.. ii. JAMES YOUNG MCFARLAND, b. 1860, Clinton Co. Ky.. | McFarland, Andrew James (I29340)
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| 4208 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1870 census: Concord township, Washington Co. MO, Osage P.O. fam. 117: McFarland, F.B., 45, wagon maker, MO McFarland, Jane R. 48, VA McF. ,Willliam, 11 MO McF. Josiah 17, MO McF. Frank C, 7, MO Cornelias Griffen, 22, Ireland Mary Griffen, 20 George McFarland, 20, MO, works for Iron Furnace (this is probably the son of Huston C. and Elizabeth Robinson McFarland) John Burns, 35, Ireland, works for Iron Furnace It is Mrs. Jane Bateman in marriage certificate. | McFarland, Francis B. (I30559)
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| 4209 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 1900 census: Union township, ste. Genevieve Co. Vance, Ann, Dec. 1849, 50, partner, MO, KY, MO Vance, John, May 1846, 54, partner, MO, KY, MO Vance, Taylor, Nov. 1847, 52, partner, MO, KY, MO Vance, Thomas, May 1851, 49, partner, MO, KY, MO Vance, Pearl, April 1886, 14, nephew, MO, MO, MO Vance, Ellen, Feb. 1863, 33, sister, MO, MO, MO | Vance, Permelia Ann (I8612)
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| 4210 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 2017: This line is Y-DNA related to Robert McFarland who died in 1751 in Lancaster Co. PA. They carry the same BY3019 SNP that is carried by all male descendants of Robert. It is not known if that SNP goes back to earlier McFarlands at this time. It is not known definitely whose is Duncan's father; however, if I were to make a guess, it would be Joseph, born 1745, who married a female O'Gullion, brother to Duncan O'Gullion, a neighbor to Joseph and the Gullion's in the Reed Creek area. There is a Duncan McFarland in 1795 in Lee Co. VA tax list. He is not present after this. There is a Duncan McFarland in Grainger Co. TN in 1797, and 1803. In 1810 Duncan McFarlin is on the Knox Co. KY census next to George McFarlin. That George McFarland was married to Nancy Golden. Descendant of that marriage is autosomal connected to me, Mary Helen Haines of the line of Robert. It was assumed that this Duncan is the brother of Joseph, whose father is listed as James McFarland in Joseph's death certificate. Duncan named his first born son James. However, I now believe that he is a cousin and that James is the son of Robert McFarland, born 1730. | McFarland, Duncan BY28612 (I22901)
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| 4211 | Mary Helen Haines notes: A decendant says that Daniel(1769-1840) also had a son named Alexander (1790 to 1849). He is the father of Nancy McFarland, born 1814 in Crawford Indiana who married Ohio Clay Comb in 1832. Came from CMW FB page. In Deed Book 1, Tazewell Co., p. 69, Daniel McFarlane of Cumberland Co. KY grants to James McFarlane of Russell Co. VA, in 1801 his portion. (This is the Wolf Creek land that William McFarland, his father, surveyed and then James, the executor of the estate, purchases the portions from the other children.) The following three paragraphs refer to another Daniel McFarland who hailed from Caswell Co. NC and then moved to White Co. TN There is a land grant made in 1805 to Daniel McFarland of 200 acres in Barren Co. KY on Trace Creek. (p. 373 of The Kentucky Land Grants, by Willard Rouse Jillson, 1971, Vol. I, Part I, Grants South of Green River). In the 1810 census Daniel McFarlin is living in Barren Co. KY : On male 45+, 1 male 10 thru 15, 1 male 16 thru 25, one female 45+, 3 slaves. So the son age 10-15, born 1795 to 1800 would be Robert probably. Not present in Barren Co. in 1820. However there is a Daniel Mcfarlin in Perry Co. Indiana in the 1820 census. He is listed with 3 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, and himself 45+. 1 female under 10 and 1 female 26-44. In 1830 Daniel Mcfarlin is in the Crawford Co. Indiana census. Here he is 60-69, oldest female 40-49. 2 males under 5, 3 males 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 female under 5, one female 15-19. In 1840 there are three McFarlands on the same page 455 of the Crawford Co. census: a D McFarland, an E McFarland, and an H McFarland. None of the ages fit. Older notes: RESIDENCE: 1794 VIRGINIA, Augusta County (see Augusta County Court Records 1794). Owned land on Christian's Creek. COURT: 1794 "Chronicles of the Scotch Irish Settlement in Virginia" 1958 by Lyman Chalkley vol 3 LDS Microfilm #0162044: Will Abstracts of Augusta County, VA: Page 206 [Chalkley], Page 171 (Will Book) 6 Sep 1794. Alexander Gibson Will-- To Wife, Mary; to children, viz: Elizabeth, Christian, Mary Mourey, Margaret; to grandson Daniel Gibson, who is to make deed to Daniel McFarling for his tract on Christian's Creek; to John McFarling; to granddau Elizabeth Cargo, to grandson Samuel Cargo; to Daniel McFarling. Proved 16 June 1795 by James Hill, Daniel McFarling. TAXLIST: 1799 KENTUCKY, Cumberland County, Indian Creek. Alexander McFarland (3 cattle, 400 acres), Daniel McFarland (200 acres), John McFarland (1 cattle, 200 acres). SOURCE: "History of Cumberland County" by Joseph W. Wells 1947 Bell FHC. RESIDENCE: Alexander McFarland, Lydia, James, Blassingame Harvey McFarland, John and Daniel all lived for awhile in the Cumberland of Kentucky (Clinton County) in the 1790's, before Alexander and Lydia and Blassingame Harvey McFarland moved to New Madrid Missouri and then to the Arkansas territory. SOURCE: Much information from Mary Haines. CENSUS: 1820 INDIANA, Perry County Daniel McFarlin 3M 0-10, 1M 10-16, 1M 45-up, 1F 0-10, 1F 26-45. P. 147. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: (1999) Mark Prow <mdprow@smithville.net> Submitted queery to on internet concerning family. | McFarland, Daniel (I30141)
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| 4212 | Mary Helen Haines notes: A descendant informed me that Eli Newman McFarland was the first Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge in Liberty. That lodge is still functioning today. Ah....I think I have it figured out. Eli Newman is named for his mother's brother. Isabella Henry is the daughter of John Henry of Haywood Co. NC. She married a Boyd before she married Jacob McFarland. Eli Newman Henry was born in 1792, and married Rebecca Cathey. Rebecca Cathey married a James McCormick in Pettis Co. MO in 1825. Eli Newman was born in 1813, and must have been named this in honor of her brother. A descendant informed me that Eli Newton McFarland was the first Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge in Liberty. That lodge is still functioning today. | McFarland, Eli Newman (I30610)
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| 4213 | Mary Helen Haines notes: According to information I found from: http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/desrosiers/733/ The immigrant ancestor to our DeGuire family was Francois DeGuire Dit LaRose. He was born in 1641 in Aquitaine, France and was a weaver and farmer. He came to Canada in 1665 as a soldier. He married Marie Rose Colin in St. Ours, Quebec, Canada. He was given the nickname LaRose by the army and it was then passed down to his descendants. He died in 1699 in Montreal. Next in line is Jean Joseph DeGuire dit LaRose, born 1674 in Quebec, married to Marie Catherine Menard dit St. Onge in 1701, died 1719 in Montreal, Quebec. Next: Andre DeGuire dit LaRose, born 1692 (so how did that work with the marriage in 1701?), married Elizabeath Bourbonnis in Kaskaskia, Fayette, Illinois. Andre died in 1787 in Ste. Genevieve which was part of Spanish territory at that time. Andre and Elizabeth are parents of Andre DeGuire dit LaRose, born 1729 in Fayette, Illinois. Married to Marguerite Govereau in 1759 at Fort de Chartres, Illinois Territory. Andre died 1799 in Ste. Genevieve Andrew and Marguerite are parents ot Paul DeGuire, born 1766 in Ste Genevieve, married to Marianna Golliott Det Lachance in 1792 in Ste Genevieve. Paul died April 1824 in Fredericktown, Madison Co. MO. This is the Paul below. From the research of a descendant of Marianna Golliott Dit Lachance at http://mjgen.com/colyott/1Nicholas.html " In 1799, Ste. Genevieve had 949 people and St. Louis had 925. At that time Ste. Genevieve was the biggest trading post and people came from St. Louis to Ste. Genevieve to buy supplies. Also "in 1799 the inhabitants of Nouvelle Bourbon voluntarily made a patriotic war contribution to aid the King of Spain." These included Antoine Lachance, carpenter; Paul DeGuire, armorer; Pierre Chevalier, planter; Gabriel Lachance, planter; Joseph Lachance, carpenter. [History of Missouri, p. 367.] May 12, 1799, in the Spring right after Nicholas Sr. died, a group of 13 families--mostly Caillots and DeGuires--petitioned Don Zenon Trudeau (Lieutenant Colonel, Captain of the regiment stationed in Louisiana and Governor of the Western part of the Illinois) for land. They had first expressed interest in this particular land to Don Trudeau by Jan., 1798. "In 1800, Francois Valle explained to Lt. Governor Delassus that he did not know what title 3 residents of New Bourbon--Paul Deguire, Francois Lachance, and Jerome Matisse--had to land near Mine La Motte upon which they had built a cabin, 'but I can tell you that their ancestors were old settlers at this post.' Tradition, family name, and customary rights counted heavily in the Illinois Country." [Colonial Ste. Genevieve, p. 154.] Each man was granted 400 arpents of land (an arpent is about 4/5 of an acre) situated between the Saline River and Castor River (or Village Creek) in what in now Madison County, Missouri. These families moved there and began a settlement called St. Michael's. "Nicholas Calliot, the father of these men, had been a 'Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael' and this accounts for the name chosen for the new village." [History of Madison County, p. 10.] From Nov. 1811 to March 1812 the whole area was affected by a series of powerful earthquakes that changed the course of the Mississippi River in some places. One eyewitness on the Illinois side said, "the ground would shake and then rock and roll in long waves." He said in these long continued rollings, the tall timber would weave their tops together, interlock their branches, then part and fly back the other way, and when they did this "the blossom ends of the limbs would pop like whip lashes; and the ground was covered with broken stuff." Large areas of land sank and were filled with water. (pictures of quake effects.) [See also: The New Madrid Earthquakes] In 1814 flooding caused the original site of St. Michael's to be moved to higher ground and the name was changed to Fredericktown. [This area now is part of Madison Co, which was not formed until 1818, so records on them after their move will still be in Ste. Genevieve until 1818.] The group that moved to St. Michael's (later, renamed Fredericktown): 1. Nicholas Caillot II & Judith (Boyer) 2. Antoine Caillot & Felicite (D'Amour dit DeLouviere) 3. Gabriel Caillot & Marie Ann (D'Amour-DeLouviere) 4. Francois Caillot & Pelagie (DeGuire) - daughter of Andre DeGuire 5. Joseph Caillot & Julie (LaCroix) - granddaughter of Andre DeGuire 6. Michel Caillot & Elizabeth (Roussell) 7. Paul DeGuire & Marie Ann (Caillot) - son of Andre DeGuire 8. Pierre Chevallier & Pelagie (Caillot) 9. Andre DeGuire dit LaRose - father-in-law of Francois Caillot & Marie Ann Caillot, & grandfather-in-law of Joseph Caillot 10. Baptist DeGuire - son (or brother) of Andre 11. Gabriel Nicholl 12. Jerome Matis 13. Pierre Viriat In 1800 Spain ceded the land west of the Mississippi back to the French with formal possession made in 1802. It is interesting to note that after 40 years of Spanish rule, there was virtually no Spanish influence on the culture, customs and language of these people. They spoke a conglomerate dialect of French, Indian and English until about 1840 by which time the English had gradually overpowered, intermarried, and outnumbered them. In 1803 the Louisiana Territory was sold to the United States and the Lewis & Clark Expedition took place in 1804. When Capt. Amos Stoddard took possession of Upper Louisiana from the Spanish on Mar. 9, 1804, the French settlers were both bewildered and troubled by these changes. One report declares that the "older inhabitants took it sadly to heart." Once again they had been traded away by their own countrymen. Stoddard described the reaction of the Creoles to the deal as follows: "they seemed to feel as if they had been sold in open market, and by this means degraded..." Missouri Territory Land Claims mentioned two of Nicholas' sons: In 1803 "John B. Caillot" settled on the bayou 3-4 miles below the village in New Madrid County; and "Francois Caillot" settled in Jan., 1809 on the Big Marsh, Ste. Genevieve. (See: Early Settlers of Missouri as Taken from Land Claims in the Missouri Territory) A few sources: George Rogers Clark Adventure in the Illinois, by Seineke, 1981 The Story of Old Ste. Genevieve, by Franzwa, 1999 Colonial Ste. Genevieve, by Ekberg, 1996 History of Missouri, by Houck, 1908 History of Madison County, by H.C. Thompson, 1940 First Families of Louisiana, by Cinrad, 1969 History of Southeast Missouri: (Embracing Counties of Ste. Genevieve...Madison...), 1998 Early Settlers of Missouri as Taken from Land Claims in the Missouri Territory, by Lowrie, 1986" my research: I found a Paul DeGuire, who I assume is Francois's father. He claimed 640 acres between east fork of St. Francis river and Castor Creek, county of St. Genevieve on March 26, 1813 -(now the county of Madison). Witnesses swore that Paul DeGuire had a sugar camp on this tract in 1804 and had made sugar every year to this time. Another witness said that Paul Deguire was born in this country, then the province of Upper Louisiana, and that the claimant built a cabin on the land in 1803, had a wife and four or five children at the time, and that one Charles L. Byrd came in and pretended to have a concession there and compelled the claimant to give up the same. Record book F, page 95 I found DeGuires with deed records in this area (part of the Louisiana territory owned by Spain) dating back to 1768. There was an Andre DeGuire in 1768 record, a Jean Baptiste DeGuire in 1781, and a dit. LaRose DeGuire in 1788. Those records are in the Ste. Genevieve Colonial Court Records, FHL #1986739. I also found these claims made for the Missouri Territory: In 33 N, Range 7E, which is St. Michael, which becomes Fredericktown in Madison County Francis DeGuire, on Jan. 24, 1837 for 156.38 acres Francis B. DeGuire, in 1850 for 47.5 acres Paul DeGuire in 1848 for 148.46 acres I assume the Francis DeGuire is our guy. The other two would be relatives. When our Frances Paul DeGuire moves to Texas, his relatives stay and are found in census records there. The last time I found F.P. DeGuire was in the 1860 census when he was living with Jasper Newton DeGuire in Beat 4, Fannin County. They are living next to J.P. Eaton, the family of James R. Eaton who marries Mollie Cox. I found a Paul DeGuire, who I assume is Francois's father. He claimed 640 acres between east fork of St. Francis river and Castor Creek, county of St. Genevieve on March 26, 1813 -(now the county of Madison). Witnesses swore that Paul DeGuire had a sugar camp on this tract in 1804 and had made sugar every year to this time. Another witness said that Paul Deguire was born in this country, then the province of Upper Louisiana, and that the claimant built a cabin on the land in 1803, had a wife and four or five children at the time, and that one Charles L. Byrd came in and pretended to have a concession there and compelled the claimant to give up the same. Record book F, page 95 I found DeGuires with deed records in this area (part of the Louisiana territory owned by Spain) dating back to 1768. There was an Andre DeGuire in 1768 record, a Jean Baptiste DeGuire in 1781, and a dit. LaRose DeGuire in 1788. Those records are in the Ste. Genevieve Colonial Court Records, FHL #1986739. | DeGuire, Francois Paul (I29503)
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| 4214 | Mary Helen Haines notes: According to Whitley Co. KY tax list from 1819 to 1850, James appears first in 1829. In 1835 he has 400 acres on the Lauren R. watercourse. He last appears with his 400 acres in 1843. In 1845 Sarah Mcfarland takes his place as the owner of the 400 acres in the tax list. However, in 1844 Sally McFarland shows up with 100 (maybe misread?) acres on Laurel R. so it may be that he died after the tax list was made in 1843 or early 44. | McFarland, James (I28151)
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| 4215 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Alternative birth date: Feb. 25, 1764 according to Bible Record submitted by Lucille McFarland in 1989 Alternative death date: July 10, 1820 Bible record coming from Nancy Caroline McFarland says John was born Feb. 28, 1764, died July 10, 1820. Rebecca McFarland born April 26, 1770, died Sept. 14, 1816. 1784: "Petition of the People Setled Over french Broad river on the pidgen rivers" made April-June 1884 includes John Mcfarlad Sene, John Mcfarland, Samuel jeck, John Mcnute, along with Wm Willoughby, Jesse Evans, Andrew Evins, Alexander Montgomery, William Boyd, Silas George, and many others. 1788: another petition to the North Carolina Assembly asking for pre-emption status and relief from the depredations by Indians includes: Alex. Ward, George McNutt, then about 20 down in the list is Wm Bell, John McFarland, George McFarland, Alexr Rodgers, ? Campbell, and Samuel Jack all next to one another, Near is Benj McFarland, and David Staurt. It is not clear exactly where this place is, although it is most likely what becomes Cocke Co. TN judging from the records below, unless the borders were so fluid that this land was actually the North Carolina land that they finally get deeds to in the early 1800s. 1789: another petition is signed by Wm. Cathey, near Adam Lowery, James Lowery, Wm. Houston, John Finley, George Ewing. In 1790 the border between TN and NC was set and the records begin in Greene Co. TN and then Jefferson Co. when it was formed. By 1800 census the McFarlands are in Buncombe Co. NC census and all records appear there. Tennessee records: My ancestor James E. McFarland always listed his birth as Jefferson County Tennessee, and he was born in 1795. John Jr. appears in various records in the 1790s as he witnesses wills for the Wards. His children from John born in 1787 to John in 1795 list their birthplaces as Tennessee on 1850 censuses. 1796: John Ward, Co. of Jefferson, land on Big Pigeon, sons Cyrus, John, daug. Mary. John McFarland appt. executor, witness John McFarland, Jr., Matthew Bell. Inventory, Feb. 20th 1796. ( The wife of John Ward is considered to be Rachel McFarland, daughter of John McFarland Sr. John Ward is probably the brother of Alexander Ward. The Wards were neighbors in the Reed Creek area of VA, and the two girls Rachel and Mary probably married there before the move. However the Ward family also moved to the same area in TN as the McFarlands.) 1799: deed to Robert McFarland for 250 acres on Bent Creek, Vol. D, p. 304, wit. John McFarland. 1799: John McF. Jr. and Matthew Bell witness to will of Samuel Jack in Jefferson Co. Two of John Sr.'s sons married Jack girls. Benjamin McFarland married Ruth Buchanan Jack, July 31, 1788 in Greene Co. records, and George married Sally Jack in Jan. 5, 1793 in Greene Co. records. So, the question is....did the family move or did new lines get drawn that established the land they lived in became North Carolina? North Carolina Records: Buncombe County NC records: 1800 Census in Buncombe Co. NC has John McFarland Sr., George, Reuben, James, William, and John Jr. Land Records: Buncombe County, NC. Deed Book 4, p. 472. John McFarlin purchases 122 acres on the waters of the Pigeon River, the "flowery garden" for $62. from John Strothers on Oct. 22, 1799. (It is impossible to know which John purchased this acreage, although it would seem to be this one.) Deed Book 9, p. 320. John McF. Jr. buys 100 acres on the Pigeon from George McFarlin in Nov. 1804, the same 100 acres he had sold to him in 1802 in Book 7, p. 160. Deed Book 7, p. 557. John McFarland has a land grant from N.C. #1506 for 150 acres on the Pigeon River. on June 27, 1806. John McFarland served as a Senator for the State Legislature for North Carolina representing Buncombe Co. in 1808 according to A History of Buncombe County North Carolina, by F.A. Sondley, p. 801. Haywood Co. is formed from Buncombe Co. in 1808 at the request of the residents of this area, including John McFarland. He is found in early records as a grand jury member along with Jacob McFarland, Daniel Fleming, William Deaver, David McFarland, and George Cathey.In 1808 in the founding document of the county, John McFarland was named a commissioner in charge of erecting public buildings, etc. They laid the foundation at Mt. Prospect, which became Waynesville, the county seat. Haywood County celebrated their centennial by writing a county history. On page 12, "Higher up the river (Pigeon), on the East and West fork, settlements were made some years later than those lower down. Among those who first bought land on East Fork, the name of John McFarland, William Cathey, and Elijah Deaver, who moved there previous to 1808, are found." Descriptions of the land where they settled include: "The Pigeon River, as it winds its course among the verdant hills...It forms as beautiful a valley as can be found in North Carolina. Richland Creek, with its rippling, laughing waters...Jonathan's Creek, a meandering mountain torrent, rises among the peaks and winds through a beautiful valley with lofty mountains on either side..." In the first book of Haywood County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (FHL 463089) John McFarland appears frequently. Because John McFarland, husband of Mary Kinder is presumed dead, and John McFarland, born 1787 is just coming of age, the records of John McFarland as Capt. and Esquire, and Justice, and Senator, must belong to John born 1764. He is referred to as Capt. John McFarland, and John McFarland, Esq. in the records of 1809. He is a Justice of the Peace along with people like Thomas Love, William Deaver, and John Dobson, and a State Senator representing Buncombe Co. in 1808, and Haywood in 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814. Haywood County NC records: Minutes, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1809-1815 for Haywood County: First Vol., p. 2 the opening session that takes place on the fourth Monday in March, 1809 at Mount Prospect, John McFarland Esq. is listed as one of the Justices of Peace. Again, it is hard to know which John McFarland, but I am assuming it is John with wife Rebecca due to his middle age. There is no separate designation to differentiate him from his father. He is referred to as Capt. John McFarland on various pages (p. 9, 21, and is in charge of a company of militia, and therefore collector of taxes in 1810. The McFarlands appear in court records as jurors, road overseers, justices. The last record is a reference to a deed from Jacob McFarland to Dan McDowell for 67 acres dated September 19, 1815. When Haywood County was formed John McFarland served as Haywood County's state Senator for the years, 1811 through 1814. Source: The Centennial of Haywood County, by W.C. Allen, p. 37. Court Order #7, March 27-29, 1809 session (p. 21-22 of Early History of Haywood County, by Medford) "John McFarland appt. overseer "from the burnt schoolhouse, up Jonathans Creek across the mountain (Soco Gap) to the first crossing of Soco Creek" Haywood County Militia in 1812: There are four McFarland listings in the records for Haywood County. James, in the 16th Co. Regiment, John in the 16th Co. Regiment, John in the 12th Co. Regiment, and then James in an unknown company. Land Records: Haywood County, NC: Deed Book A, p. 16, State of North Carolina #1715. 160 acres purchase by John McFarland, Sr. at cost of 50 shillings for every 100 acres. County of Buncombe, east fork of the Pigeon River, including both sides where said McFarling now lives. Beginning on north side of William Cathey's branch, with Elijah Deaver's line. Entered Ap. 5, 1808. Warrant was originally issued to Joseph Henry. Signed by George Cathey and John Patton. Deed Book A, p. 67. Feb. 10, 1809. John McFarland purchased 150 acres on east side of Pigeon River from Michael Defedellar for $300. The land adjoins John McFarland and John Gulbright. Witness: John McFarland Jr. Signed Michael Defedellar. Deed Book A, p. 70. Feb. 10, 1809. John McFarland purchased 75 acres for $400. on east side of Pigeon River, adjoining Joseph Dobson on the south. Witness: John McFarland Jr., Michael Defedellar. (The John Jr. would be the John who married Mary Fleming.) Deed Book A, p. 571, the recording made of John McFarland appointing William Dever "my truly and well-beloved friend William Dever of the county and state aforesaid my true and lawful attorney" and he is empowered to sell my lands. Dated April 10, 1815. Deed Book B, p. 286. Dated April 10, 1815, but not entered into records until January 1826. This records the sale of four parcels of land to William Dever for $800. total. These are on the east side of the Pigeon River, one for 200 acres, another is unspecified amount, another for 75 acres, and the last for 150 acres. This indicates that the move to Missouri took place shortly after. Missouri Records: Ste. Genevieve Deed Book C, pp. 148-49. George Cathey of Ste. Genevieve Co. Missouri Territory sells to John McFarland for $100. his pre-emption claim on the northside of Back Creek. Dated Nov. 29, 1816, witnessed by Reuben McFarland. (This land probably is the land in Sect. 7, 35 N, 7 E, just north of Reuben's.) Tax Records for Ste. Genevieve Co. for 1821 to 1824 show McFarlands: Jacob, James, Jesse, John Sr., John Jr. John Andrew, and Reuben. Sale Bill of the Estate of John McFarland, Ste. Genevieve Missouri, on Sept. 14, 1820. Appraisers: Alen Richards, Wingate Jackson, William Holmes. Most of the purchasers at the sale were Mary, John, James, Reubin, Jesse McFarland. Also were Bailey Fleming, Joseph Hughes, William Holmes. Final Dispostion of John's land in Ste. Genevieve: Range 7E, Township 35N, Sect. 12 and is land patent #514 that dated to 1828, takes place in Deed Book G, pp. 63-67 where the various brothers and sisters of John McFarland, Jr. are paid $30.00 each for their part of the inheritance of land near present-day Avon community that they claimed together in 1828. This list includes Anna and Joseph Hughes, Jacob and Mary McFarland, William B. and Nancy McFarland, Sally H. and Carroll George, Nancy C. and Alexander Sloan, Arthur, James and Joseph McFarland. The land is 240 acres and each brother/sister is paid for their part: the total divided by 8. This puts in question Rebecca McFarland. The only thing I can think is that since she and her husband had not moved to Missouri with the rest of the children, she was not a part of the original claim, therefore not to receive a part, but that seems odd. St. Francois Co. formed in 1821. Back in Haywood County: "William Dever, agent for the heirs of John McFarland, to the members of the Baptist Church of the Locust Old Field. For love and friendship which sd McFarland had to the followers of Jesus Christ and to encourage the cause of Zion, 3 acres and 24 perches, more or less, on the headwaters of North Hominy, including the Locust Old Field Meeting House and burying ground; beginning on a white oak bush. Signed John McFarlin by his agent Wm Dever.. Test Elijah Dever Junr. R. Osburn, ackd by Dever in open court. Reg. 24 Nov. 1826. From: Abstracts of Haywood County, North Carolina. Deeds Books A-C, 1809-1838, Bille Eddleman, p. 116. This cemetery can be found in Canton, at the intersection of Academy Street, Pennsylvania, and Locust. Find a Grave's listing is http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=1981635 Mary Helen Haines notes: Research on John's presence in Tennessee has not been verified by me in the records. There are records that John McFarland received 228 acres in 1784 on the Nolachucky River opposite the mouth of the Little Chucky River. This would have been Greene Co. at the time, then it would be Jefferson County when Jefferson was formed in 1792, and then it would be Cocke Co. after 1797. My ancestor James E. McFarland always listed his birth as Jefferson County Missouri. MHH North Carolina Records: Minutes, County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1809-1815 for Haywood County: First Vol., p. 2 the opening session that takes place on the fourth Monday in March, 1809 at Mount Prospect, John McFarland Esq. is listed as one of the Justices of Peace. Again, it is hard to know which John McFarland, but I am assuming it is John with wife Rebecca due to his middle age. There is no separate designation to differentiate him from his father. He is referred to as Capt. John McFarland on various pages (p. 9, 21, and is in charge of a company of militia, and therefore collector of taxes in 1810. The McFarlands appear in court records as jurors, road overseers, justices. The last record is a reference to a deed from Jacob McFarland to Dan McDowell for 67 acres dated September 19, 1815. John McFarland served as a Senator for the State Legislature for North Carolina representing Buncombe Co. in 1808 according to A History of Buncombe County North Carolina, by F.A. Sondley, p. 801. Land Records: Buncombe County, NC. Deed Book 4, p. 472. John McFarlin purchases 122 acres on the waters of the Pigeon River, the "flowery garden" for $62. from John Strothers on Oct. 22, 1799. Deed Book 9, p. 320. John McF. Jr. buys 100 acres on the Pigeon from George McFarlin in Nov. 1804, the same 100 acres he had sold to him in 1802 in Book 7, p. 160. Deed Book 7, p. 557. John McFarland has a land grant from N.C. #1506 for 150 acres on the Pigeon River. on June 27, 1806. Haywood County, NC: Deed Book A, p. 571, the recording made of John McFarland appointing William Dever "my truly and well-beloved friend William Dever of the county and state aforesaid my true and lawful attorney" and he is empowered to sell my lands. Dated April 10, 1815. Deed Book B, p. 286. Dated April 10, 1815, but not entered into records until January 1826. This records the sale of four parcels of land to William Dever for $800. total. These are on the east side of the Pigeon River, one for 200 acres, another is unspecified amount, another for 75 acres, and the last for 150 acres. This indicates that the move to Missouri took place shortly after. Missouri Records: Ste. Genevieve Deed Book C, pp. 148-49. George Cathey of Ste. Genevieve Co. Missouri Territory sells to John McFarland for $100. his pre-emption claim on the northside of Back Creek. Dated Nov. 29, 1816, witnessed by Reuben McFarland. (This land probably is the land in Sect. 7, 35 N, 7 E, just north of Reuben's.) Tax Records for Ste. Genevieve Co. for 1821 to 1824 show McFarlands: Jacob, James, Jesse, John Sr., John Jr. John Andrew, and Reuben. Sale Bill of the Estate of John McFarland, Ste. Genevieve Missouri, on Sept. 14, 1820. Appraisers: Alen Richards, Wingate Jackson, William Holmes. Most of the purchasers at the sale were Mary, John, James, Reubin, Jesse McFarland. Also were Bailey Fleming, Joseph Hughes, William Holmes. Final Dispostion of John's land in Ste. Genevieve: Range 7E, Township 35N, Sect. 12 and is land patent #514 that dated to 1828, takes place in Deed Book G, pp. 63-67 where the various brothers and sisters of John McFarland, Jr. are paid $30.00 each for their part of the inheritance of land near present-day Avon community that they claimed together in 1828. This list includes Anna and Joseph Hughes, Jacob and Mary McFarland, William B. and Nancy McFarland, Sally H. and Carroll George, Nancy C. and Alexander Sloan, Arthur, James and Joseph McFarland. The land is 240 acres and each brother/sister is paid for their part: the total divided by 8. This puts in question Rebecca McFarland. The only thing I can think is that since she and her husband had not moved to Missouri with the rest of the children, she was not a part of the original claim, therefore not to receive a part. | McFarland, John Senator BY146078 (I30026)
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| 4216 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Based on the DNA testing that many currently living descendants of this line have done (22 men have done the Big Y 700 as of 2024), Robert and his descendants are part of a large sub-group in the MacFarlane study. This group includes people from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Some in the group who have more recent ties to Scotland, trace their heritage back to the chief's line through the several branches in Scotland. Many in the group came to America by way of Northern Ireland. Because of DNA testing we now know that the McFarland lines in Knox, Whitley, Clinton, and Christian Counties in Kentucky, as well as Rockingham Co. NC that moved to Rutherford/Bedford Co. TN, all descend from this Robert. So, the SNP BY3019 defines the Robert line. BY3019 appeared about 1650 in northern Ireland, so it probably came about first in Robert's father. BY3019 is the "son" of BY7792, which goes back to Scotland from around 1550 AD, where descendants who carry that SNP, but not BY3019, lived in the area of Balmaha, which is the Buchanan Parish in Stirlingshire. Other lines that descend from BY7792 include the lines of John McFarland, b. 1750, d. abt. 1796 in Washington Co. PA; Thomas McFarlan, b. ca. 1780 in Ireland, whose descendants are in Australia; and Andrew McFarland b. 1757 in Ireland, died 1844 in Ohio. The family of James McF. who settled in Pennsboro twn. Cumberland Co. PA in the 1730s is not closely related to the BY3019 line. The connection goes back to the 1400s. Back in Time in Ireland : According to history, when King James I of England (James VI of Scotland) decided to settle plantations in northern Ireland, he chose 59 Scots, five of them nobles- and two of those five represented the Stewart family from Stirlingshire: the Duke of Lennox and his brother Lord D'Aubigny. The Duke of Lennox territory was in Donegal. While it was once believed that MacFarlanes came to Ulster with these nobles (pp. 94,95 of History of Clan MacFarlane by James MacFarlane, 1922, Glasgow), other research shows that Ludovic, the Duke of Lennox, did not settle anyone; but that the land he acquired was already settled with Scotsmen brought over in the 1580s as men at arms (Redshanks). (Barry McCain, A Short History of the Laggan Redshanks) In fact, the King's inspectors saw little evidence of plantation building or settlement in 1611; and in 1619 the Royal Inspector found the area fully inhabited but with no evidence that they were leaseholders. (Rev. George Hill, An Historical Account of the Plantation in Ulster....p. 505, 506) From the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 36, "The Scotch Settlers in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland" by William M. Mervine, pp. 257 to 263. Dallas Public Library R 974.8005 P415, V. 36: The Duke of Lennox was granted 4000 acres and all undertakers who received grants promised to bring 48 men for each 2000 acre grant. The tenants would be given leases and be supplied with muskets and hand weapons. The Duke of Lennox was Ludovic Stuart. On the muster roll for 1630, under the "Lord Duke of Lynox undertaker of 4000 acres his men & armes" are listed a John mcffarlan with Sword and Callener, and a John mcffarlan with no weapon. Another grant was made to Sire James Conningham for 2000 acres, and serving under the Lady Conningham, his widow, is listed Dunkan mcffarlan, with a sword and snaphance. Pennsylvania: From The Scotch-Irish of Colonial Pennsylvania by Wayland F. Dunaway, 1979: The earliest settlers of Scotch Irish in Pennsylvania probably landed at Newcastle Delaware, rather than Philadelphia or Maryland. They came up the Susquehanna, and the first settlement in the county was made in 1714 along Chickies Creek. The Donegal Presbyterian Church was organized at Donegal Spring in 1719-1720. They acquired deeds to their land in the 1730s. From History of Lancaster County Pennsylvania, by Ellis and Evans, pub. in Philadelphia in 1883: P. 757, the Donegal township was organized in 1722, named for the county in northern Ireland where the pioneers settlers came from, and they located near Chikis Creek in the year 1716. Robert McFarland was on the tax list for East Donegal in 1722 (p. 759). P. 767: "Robert McFarland settled on the right bank of Little Chikis Creek, about one mile south of Mount Joy, in 1720. He died in 1750, and left the following named children: John, Joseph, Robert, Rachel, and Rebecca." (James was mistakenly left out of this account.) In 1726, Robert McFarland signed a petition along with his neighbors to allow a tavern to be established in their neighborhood because it is on a great road and the inhabitants of Donegal and Conestogoe do not have such an establishment (p. 778). That tavern petition provides another bit of proof about who were settlers in the area. Also it gives us a clue about eldest son John's age. The petition was in 1726, and John did not sign. However, he did sign another petition in 1729 to form a new county (Lancaster from Chester). The legal age for signing documents was 21, so John was born between 1706 and 1708. Judging from the names chosen by the inhabitants in Lancaster County that established the township called Donegal, it is likely that the Robert McFarland family came from County Donegal in northern Ireland, near the town of Raphoe. Raphoe was a parish with Presbyterian churches, however, there are no records that survive from the early 1700s in Northern Ireland. Another possibility is Mountjoy in Tyrone County, four miles north of Omagh. Raphoe and Mountjoy are only 20 miles away from each other in Ireland, and Robert's homestead in Pennsylvania was 1 mile from a town named Mount Joy. Mountjoy has several possible meanings. The title Lord Mountjoy was held by one of the greatest Stuart patriots and leader of the Ulster settlers. During the siege of Londonderry in 1689 it was a ship named Mountjoy who broke through the barriers to relieve the distressed people inside the city walls. The village of Mount Joy in Penn. claims it was named after the ship. Before Donegal was established in 1722, Robert and sons Robert and James were listed as inhabitants of this area. Therefore it is possible that Robert with wife Jennet had a brother James, who is not identified, and his father passed away before 1722. There supposedly is a Chester County record that lists a Robert McFarland, Indian trader, in 1719. I have not found that record personally, so cannot verify its accuracy. He is not listed as a trader in other records I have read. On the first tax lists in 1722 for Donegal township only one Robert is listed. Just recently discovered is a Joseph McFarland who was married to Catherine who died in 1750 in Cumberland Co. PA. No more is known, however he could be a brother of Robert who died in 1751. Robert McFarlan acquired legal title to 286 acres in Donegal township in 1739. His survey is found in patent Book A9, p. 110, 111. Below is the gist of the document: Pennsylvania Patent Book A9, p. 110, 111. FHL microfilm #1028831 Transcribed and edited by Mary Helen Haines Patent to Robt McFarlan John Penn Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Esquires true and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of New Castle Kent and Sussex on Delaware. To all unto whom these presents shall come Greeting Whereas in pursuance and by virtue of a Warrant under the Seal of our Land Office bearing Date the third day of May last past there was surveyed and laid out on the eleventh Day of the same month unto__ Robert MacFarlan of the County of Lancaster a certain Tract of Land situate in Donegal Township in the said County__ Begining at a post by little Shickaselungo Creek in a Line of Andrew Mayes’s Land and extending thence by the same. North fifty Degrees West twenty eight Perches to a Hickery Tree and North fifteen Degrees east fifty Perches to a Hickery Tree thence by Land of Hugh White North West by West two hundred Perches to a Hickery Tree thence by vacant Land South sixty Degrees West one hundred forty four Perches to a white Oak and South thirty Degrees West…. containing two hundred and eighty six acres and the allowance of six acres --- for roads and Highways…. in Consideration of the Sum of forty four pounds six shillings lawful Money of Pennsylvania to our …. Affixed at Philadelphia this Tenth Day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty nine the thirteenth Year of the reign of King George the Second over Great Britain and the twenty second Year of our Government Tho: Penn---Seal---Recorded October16th, 1739 He was sworn in on grand juries for Lancaster County on May 1, 1733 (Robert Mcffairlamb), May 6, 1735 (Robert Mcfarlan), and August 2, 1737 (Robert Mcffarlam) in the Quarter Abstracts Book #1, 1729 to 1742. The last could be his son. In June 17, 1751 arrangements are made by all the children to transfer Robert Sr.' title to his son James. John was already in Virginia, Robert Jr. was living on 206 acres next to Robert Sr. Joseph was alive, but not in Lancaster Co. However, it is likely that the Joseph McFarland in Bucks Co. is the missing son. The tax list for 1751 lists Robert and James McFarland. Rebecca and Rachel are alive and married. Son James dies the next year and his wife Margaret marries Thomas Clingan and they end up living on the land it seems. Robert Jr. and his wife Esther sells his 206 acres to Ludwick Lyndemote in 1752, and move to Cumberland Co PA (now Franklin Co.). In the 1757 tax list, Thomas Clingan is next to Ludwick Lyndemote. Below is the transcription made by Mary Helen Haines of the will filed by Samuel Scott and Arthur Patterson, that reflected the desires expressed by Robert McFarland five years prior to this time in 1752. Robert McFarland, Sr. Will Book I, pp. 340-341, FHL microfilm #21358 Robert McFarland, deceased. Lancaster County. Samuel Scott and Arther Patterson both of the township of Rapho in the County of Lancaster came this day before me and made oath that Robert McFarland late of Donegal township in the said County deceased having in his lifetime about five years ago sent for these deponents to advise with and assist him in settling his affairs, being then in a sick and weak condition, he then requested this deponent Samuel Scott to write his will, and expressed himself to the said Samuel Scott and Arther Patterson, to this or the like effect, viz, That his son James had joined with him in taking up the land he lived upon and in the improving it, and in all the charges thereon and paying the propriotories, but that to save the charge of two pattents, the whole was taken in a pattent to him the said Robert and that he had not conveyed his son James’s moiety or half part to him, and on consulting with these deponents what should be done, they advised him not to divide the land, but by his will to give his moiety likewise to his said son James, and charge it with the payment of what he thought it was worth to his other children allowing to him his equal share, to which he consented. Being unwilling to have the tract divided, and thereupon desired this deponent Samuel Scott to proceed to draw his will accordingly and gave his moiety of the whole tract to his son James. Charged with yc payment of one hundred and fifty pounds to his other children and allowing twenty pounds to his son James as his share thereof, which, which said will was then drawn and duly executed in substance as above declared and these deponents further say that the said Robert Mcfarland recovered that indisposition, but never expressed any inclination to them to alter that will_ Sworn at Lancaster the 25th day of Saml Scott March 1752 Before Tho. Cookson Arthur Patterson Robert McFarland's burial site is not known. While one person listed it as being in the Presbyterian Donegal church burial grounds, the records for that site do not have him there. I checked with the person who put him there on Find-a-Grave, and found out that he had no factual reason for including him there. Concerning the parents of this Robert: Some sources believe that Robert and Jennet came from Scotland and have found some parish marriage records in Scotland that they link to Robert of Lancaster; however, no proof has been offered to connect our Robert's line to the Scottish Roberts. If there could be one birth in Scotland, say John's birth, that fit with Robert and Jennet, then a case could be made. However, that has not been found. These are the Scottish records for a Robert and a Jannet: These records are available through www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk which is a paid site. Robert MCFARLANE (M).................. M: 7 Nov 1708 Ba: M114992 Spouse: Jannet MCFARLANE Luss, Dunbarton, Scotland So: 1041998 Then there is a possible birth record for Robert: Robert MCFARLANE (M).................. C: 26 Jan 1680 Ba: C113972 Father: John MCFARLANE Tulliallan, Perth, Scotland So: 1040141 Mother: Jannet HORN However, a subsequent search of birth records for a John, born to these parents in the possible time frame to fit our family has shown nothing. The only child that shows up born to these parents is a Duncan McFarlane, born April 14, 1706 to Robert McFarlane and Jannet McFarlane of Luss, which appears to be the couple above that married in 1708. I looked also for a death record for Robert McFarlane from this area. There are MANY Robert McFarlanes that died in Scotland. The only Robert, son of John, that I found who died in the Dunbarton area was one Robert from Arrochar who died, or was buried Feb. 11, 1711. This search has left me more convinced that our line of Robert and Jannet came from Ireland, not Scotland. Also, an autobiography written by John Wilkins, son of John Wilkins and Rachel McFarland, he mentions his mother's family as being from Ireland. I also am not convinced that Jennet is the mother of all the children. Naming patterns really favor a Rachel. Older Notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: ----- NOTES FOR Robert McFARLAND: IMMIGRATION: 1719-1722 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Donegal Township. 1719 immigration to Chester County, Pennsylvania. On record in 1722 in Donegal Township: Robert McFarland and sons Robert and James (Presbyterian). Also families recorded were: Robert Wilkins and his sons Thomas, William, Peter, and John; Gordon Howard and his sons Thomas and Joseph; Hugh, Henry and Moses White. Came from lands west of River Foyle (Tyrone County?), Ireland. SOURCE: "Scotch Irish Pioneers in Ulster and America" by Charles Knowles Bolton 1910. Page 271. COMMENT: Concerning the 1722 record in Donegal Township. Why does this list Robert and sons Robert and James. Robert who died 1752 would have had sons John, age about 14, James age about 12, Joseph about 10, and Robert age about 5. Does this record mean that Robert (died 1752) is listed with father Robert, and brother James (who moved to Pennsboro, Cumberland County ??? BAPTISM: 1720 PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia County, First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. Rebekah McFarland, 14 Apr 1720, daughter of Robert and Jennet McFarland. SOURCE: Records of First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia "Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Vol I. TAXLIST: 1724 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Donegal Township. Robert McFarlan. Lived next to Hugh White, William Hay, John Taylor, William Maybee, Ephraim Moore, Thomas Ballie. SOURCE: INTERNET, USGENWEB, Pennsylvania. TAXLIST: 1724-1726 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Donegal Township. 1724 Robert M'Farlan Donnegall 1/6. 1725 Robt MacFarlan Donnegall 2/0. 1726 Robert McFarlan Donegall 2/0. (Note: this record is an index: does not show neighbors). SOURCE: Chester County Tax Lists 1718-1726 (LDS Microfilm 383296). PLACE: Donegal Township formed from a portion of Conestoga Township, Lancaster County in 1723. QUESTION: Concerning the Robert McFarland of Lancaster County. The IGI and Ancestral File at FHC suggest him and wife born in Dunbarton, Scotland. THIS IS INCORRECT. RESIDENCE: 1729 PENNSYLVANIA, Chester County, Northern part. John McFarland and Robert McFarland (adjacent) signed petition in 1729 that another county be formed from the Northern Part of Chester (that part now Lancaster). Appears in a book on the John McFarland family of Lancaster/Dauphin County. LAND: 1733 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. Robert Donegal Township 1733. SOURCE: Land Warrants Chester & Lancaster County, PA (FHC microfilm 1003197). In book of Walter McFarland. DEATH: Died sometime during late 1749 or 1750. Mentioned in THE MYTH OF SIR JOHN MACFARLANE 1997,1998 by James A. McFarland (C)ole Creek Productions, Inc. Tulsa, OK, copy at Houston Public Library (Clayton Branch). TAXLIST: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township: James and Robert McFarland. Living Next to Christian Marlin, Philip Branard, James Mayes, James Plank, Widow McClure, William Petters, Charles Glap, Michael McClellan, and Michael Gross. Also listed in Donegal Township were Gordon Howard, Thomas Howard, Joseph Howard and Lenard May. SOURCE: Pennsylvania Traveler (Magazine) Vol 1 No. 2 1965 Found at Bellingham Public Library. LAND: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. From children of Robert McFarland of Donegal Township, dec'd, June 17, 1751, release to James McFarland, for 286 acres in Donegal Township., being a patent dated 10 Oct 1739 of 268 acres to Robert Mcfarland on Little Schickaselungo Creek, adjacent to Andrew Mayes and Hugh White; Since Robert the father failed to insert name of James McFarlan for one moiety, the land described to all his children equally: release by eldest son John, with other children, being, Joseph, Robert, Rachel (wife of Gordon Howard), Rebecca (wife of Andrew Mayes), and they are willing in justice to convey the proper moiety to their brother James McFarland; witnesses, John Wilson, James Bickham, Josiah Jackson. SOURCE: Lancaster County DEED BOOK C, page 95. Lancaster County Deed Abstracts 1729-1770 (LDS Fiche 6049244). PROBATE: 1752 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Rapho Township. WILL OF Robert McFarland Probated March 25, 1752. Executors Samuel Scott and Arthur Patterson. Rapho Township. Children: James (there were other names & numbers not given). SOURCE: Lancaster County Abstracts of Wills 1721-1820. FHC microfilm #383292. COURT: 1752 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Rapho Township. Robert McFarland decd, about Sept 1752 (Page 84). Jas. McFarland, second son of Robert McFarland, deceased; page 348, Undated Will of Robert McFarland of Rapho township, probated 25 March 1752, named as executors Samuel Scott and Arthur Patterson. Only child named was James Mc Farland, Will Book I-1, 340:1752. Page 350, Application of Jannet McFarland, widowed mother of James McFarland (and mentions James McFarland, nephew of said James McFarland, deceased). SOURCE: Orphans Court Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. "Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Vol I. LAND: 1757 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. Robert McFarland of Bedford County, VA, June 1757, release to Thomas Clingan of Donegal Township 143 pounds l/2 moiety of 286 acres Donegal Township. Patent 10 Oct 1739 to Robert McFarland of Lancaster, adjoining land owners: late of Andrew Mayes, Hugh White, on Little Checkisalungo Creek, yet James McFarland, late of Donnegal, had advanced half of the original purchase money and right to half of the estate and Robert McFarland died leaving 3 sons and 2 daughters: John, Joseph, Robert, Rachel, wife of Gordon Howard, Rebecca, wife of Andrew Mayes, and their heirs. 19 June 1751 released to James McFarland. James McFarland died and in Will devised half of the 286 acres to James McFarland, the younger subject to 10 pounds to be paid to support Jennet McFarland, widow of Robert, deceased, during her life. Margaret McFarland, widow of James, deceased, and now wife of Thomas Clingan. James McFarland Jr. likewise died, intestate without issue and half money went to Robert McFarland, his oldest brother. SOURCE: Lancaster County Deed Abstracts 1729-1770 (LDS Fiche 6049244). Deed Book D, page 415. LINKS: He must be the brother of Margaret McFarland of Chester County, PA (who married Abraham Scott). When Robert's will was probated, Samuel Scott and Arthur Patterson were executors. These must be the child and son in law of Margaret. QUESTIONABLE LINK: Have not fully verified that Robert who settled in Donegal, Lancaster County, PA is the brother of James of Cumberland County. So far, much of the evidence would suggest so. LINKS: Internet, Family Tree Maker User Home Pages: Hugh White, born about 1671 in Ireland, died 1741 Chester Co, PA. Children: Hugh, John, Henry, Moses (b.Ireland, d. 1757 Rapho Twp, Lancaster, PA. md [1] Elizabeth Cochran, and [2] Mary Campbell, b. ca 1700). Children moved to North and South Carolina. BOOK: THE MYTH OF SIR JOHN MACFARLANE 1997,1998 by James A. McFarland (C)ole Creek Productions, Inc. Tulsa, OK, copy at Houston Public Library (Clayton Branch). This book explains in expicit detail the false claims of a Scottish origin for Robert McFarland, and goes on to give details of the Bedford County, Virginia branch (son John McFarland). RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Tom Caulley, of O'Fallen, MO, found on Internet May 1997 (EMail tcaulley@mail.win.org), in Lancaster County, PA Queeries. Researching Robert McFarland who died Lancaster County in 1752. Also Robert Wilkins who died 1765 Lancaster County (Wilkins had wife, Elizabeth Ross). Also, John H. Kirkpatrick born Scotland 1741. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: James A. McFarland at macroute@juno.com Has documented most every aspect of this family, and that of John and Mary Montgomery McFarland. Writing a history on his side of the family. ===CHILDREN of Robert McFARLAND and Janet _____ + 2 John McFARLAND b 1706/1708 Ireland. M Mary MONTGOMERY. + 3 James McFARLAND b abt 1710 Ireland. M Margaret GREER. + 4 Rachel McFARLAND b abt 1713 Ireland. M (1) John WILKINS. M (2) John RAMSEY. M (3) Gordon HOWARD. + 5 Joseph McFARLAND b abt 1715 Ireland. + 6 Robert McFARLAND b abt 1717 Ireland. M Esther DUNN. + 7 Rebecca McFARLAND b 14 Apr 1720 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. M (1) Andrew MAYE M (2) Samuel McELHENNY. | McFarland, Robert BY3019 RoM02 (I1)
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| 4217 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Buncombe Co. Deed Book 9, pp. 31, 34, 36. John Sr. is deeding land to James (253 acres on Jonathan Cr.), to Reuben (175 acres on Jonathan Cr.) William (196 acres on Jonathan Cr.) and David (116 acres Jonathan's Cr.) Buncombe Co. April Court, 1807, pp. 98-99: Ordered by court that David McFarland oversee and cut open a pack horse way from Jonathans Creek to the top of the ountain between said creek and Oconaluftee: All hte hands including Edward Leatherwoods plantation and above that on Jonathans Creek to work on said road under said overseer. Haywood Co. Deeds, Pages 91-92. Indenture, 5 Jan. 1809, between Felix WALKER of the Co. of Haywood and John HENRY of the same Co. in consideration of the sum of $200 hath conveyed unto the said John HENRY a tract in the said Co. on both sides of the Socah. Beginning at a maple tree at the N of a branch on the S side of Socah Creek thence S 20 E or near that direction a direct course toward the highest place on the top of a mountain oposite to the line of the Survey which this a part thence with said line N 65 W to a black oak with Chestnut and hickory pointers the beginning corner of said Survey thence from that course S 70 E 150 poles to a blackoak on his other line thence N a long a mountain 100 poles suposed to where John DOBSON's line intersect the said line & with John DOBSON's line...containing as is supposed 150 acres Granted to the said Felix WALKER by Patent bearing the date 5 Dec. 1804...it is provided that the line in this deed running N 70 E shall not extend further than the top of the mountain nor further than the upperline of a tract of land sold by the said Felix WALKER to Benjamin PARKS and John DOBSON. F. WALKER {Seal}. Witnesses: David McFARLAND and Eli Newman HENRY. Registered 16 Jul. 1810. In Haywood Co. Minute Book of Pleas, Vol. 1, p. 12, David McFarland is elected as Standard Bearer for the county. On p. 26, David McFarland is sworn as administrator for the estate of James McDowell. In the 1830 census for Cooper County, David is listed bet. 50 and 60, with wife bet. 40 and 50. There are also two males bet. 20 and 30. One male bet. 5 and 10, one daug. bet 5 and 10, 2 daug. bet 10 and 15, three daug. bet. 15 and 20. Reuben A. bet 20 and 30 is living next to him. In the 1840 census, Margaret is living on same land, with one son 15 to 20, 1 daug. 10 to 15, one daug. 15 to 20, and 2 girls 20 to 30. There is what appears to be a J.W. McFarland next door showing one male 40 to 50, one male 30 to 40, and one female 20 to 30. There is a David McFarland and family living in Grayson County, Texas in 1860, Image 104/174. This David was born in N.C. around 1810. A Son of this David? The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 50 ***** David McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary KINDER, was born 7 Jan 1780 in Bedford County, Virginia. ----- NOTES FOR David McFARLAND: CENSUS: 1810 NORTH CAROLINA, Haywood County. P. 198. Buncombe Co. Deed Book 9, pp. 31, 34, 36. John Sr. is deeding land to James (253 acres on Jonathan Cr.), to Reuben (175 acres on Jonathan Cr.) William (196 acres on Jonathan Cr.) and David (116 acres Jonathan's Cr.) In Haywood Co. Minute Book of Pleas, Vol. 1, p. 12, David McFarland is elected as Standard Bearer for the county. On p. 26, David McFarland is sworn as administrator for the estate of James McDowell. In the 1830 census for Cooper County, David is listed bet. 50 and 60, with wife bet. 40 and 50. There are also two males bet. 20 and 30. One male bet. 5 and 10, one daug. bet 5 and 10, 2 daug. bet 10 and 15, three daug. bet. 15 and 20. Reuben A. bet 20 and 30 is living next to him. In the 1840 census, Margaret is living on same land, with one son 15 to 20, 1 daug. 10 to 15, one daug. 15 to 20, and 2 girls 20 to 30. There is what appears to be a J.W. McFarland next door showing one male 40 to 50, one male 30 to 40, and one female 20 to 30. There is a David McFarland and family living in Grayson County, Texas in 1860, Image 104/174. This David was born in N.C. around 1810. A Son of this David? | McFarland, David (I29505)
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| 4218 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Could the mother of these children be named Rachel and Jennet is a second wife? Following the naming patterns, a son would name his 2nd daughter after his mother, and a daughter would name her first daugther after her mother. So: John's 2nd daughter is named Rachel Rachel's 1st daughter is named Rachel Joseph only has one daughter that was alive at his death and she is named Rachel Robert's 2nd daughter is named Martha, so he does not fit Rebecca's 1st daughter is named Mary, and second daughter is named Rachel It is very odd that none of the children name any of their daughters Jennet, or Janet, or any variation | Jennet (I30082)
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| 4219 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Descendant Mary Arlene Schreiber provided exact dates for John Jason McFarland Deaver. In Franklin Co. Missouri a Jahon McFarland Deaver married Mary Bennett Hughes on March 29, 1838. Both of Franklin Co. Married by V.P. Frank,, Minister of God. In the 1840 census a young couple, a J M Deaver is living next to John Deaver in Crawford Co. Mo. This Jahon, (referred to as Jason in other family trees) appears later as J M Deaver in the 1860 census in Amador County, California. Every census changes some part of the facts, but it appears that it is the same family in Crawford in 1840 and 1850, then in 1860 they are in California, and also in 1870. It appears that Jason stayed in Crawford and his father moved to Texas with the rest of the family between 1840 and 1850. In Franklin Co. Missouri a Jahon McFarland Deaver married Mary Bennett Hughes on March 29, 1838. Both of Franklin Co. Married by V.P. Frank,, Minister of God. In the 1840 census a young couple, a J M Deaver is living next to John Deaver in Crawford Co. Mo. This Jahon, appears later as J M Deaver in the 1860 census in Amador County, California. Every census changes some part of the facts, but it appears that it is the same family in Crawford in 1840 and 1850, then in 1860 they are in California, and also in 1870. It appears that Jason stayed in Crawford and his father moved to Texas with the rest of the family between 1840 and 1850. | Deaver, John Jason McFarland (I28830)
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| 4220 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Family is found in Springfield township, Henry Co. Missouri in the 1850 and 1860 censuses. Not sure about the 1850, need to look again. Correspondence from a descendant said that proof connecting Samuel P. to James and Nancy Peters McFarland is in a land record: "I am sure that Samuel was the son of James M. who was born in North Carolina on 3 Feb 1799 (married to Nancy Peters). I have gleaned this from various trees that I have seen online and in speaking with other McFarlands. One McFarland friend has listed his proof : “Land Sale: sold land in Henry Co inherited from father, 6 Feb 1874, St. Clair Co., MO Sale record mentions James M. as his father, witnessed by another son, James P.” James M. had a son named Samuel P." I have not looked this up. | McFarland, Samuel P. (I28760)
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| 4221 | 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. | McFarland, John FT218687 (I28163)
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| 4222 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Found a Matthew Laird taking an Oath of Allegience on Oct. 29, 1777 in Cumberland Co. PA (p. 12 of Cumberland County (PA) oaths of allegience, 1761, 1777-1778, by Gloria Aertker Fralish, 1984) | Laird, Matthew (I30853)
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| 4223 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Found Jonston Elliot in the Cumberland County tax list in 1765 in Hamilton Twn. with 300 acres W. (p. 84 of From Tax lists, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania: 1750, 1751, 1752, 1753, 1762, 1763, 1764, 1765, 1766, 1767 by Merri Lou Scribner Schaumann, 1898) 1778 tax list in Peters Township. 1787 mentioned in the Muster Roll of Capt. James Ramsey (one day sick).p. 426 in same unit as Joseph Bogel and James McFarland (Militia Rolls of Franklin Co. in Pennsylvania Archives, 6th Series, Vol. 3, pp. 413-415. Land Warrants in Franklin Co. PA 318.17 acres on Jan. 9, 1798 for Johnston Elliott. This is probably his son | Elliott, Johnston (I29185)
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| 4224 | Mary Helen Haines notes: From information written by descendants of Richard Clay McFarland, Caroline Law was the 1/2 sister of Mary Walker. Different father, but same mother. Caroline probably moved in to help her half-sister, and then became the mother to Richard Crabtree's children. The only way to know for sure is for one of these sons of Caroline Law to take a DNA test. | Walker, Mary (I27443)
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| 4225 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Gordon Howard and Thomas Howard are on the tax lists in 1722, along with Robert McFarland. Thomas is his eldest son. From a Donegal Notebook, by Clyde L. Groff p. 54, found in Lancaster County Connections, Aug-Oct. 1984, R929.37481 L245 1984-84 V. 1. Dallas Public Library "Gordon Howard--English, had the farm two miles west of Mount Joy, now owned by Mr. Hershey. One of the earliest and most prominent Indian traders" From East Donegal Township, p. 767 History of Lancaster County Pennsylvania, Ellis and Evans, 1883, Philadelphia: "Gordon Howard was one of the pioneer Indian traders, and settled about one mile and a half northeast of Donegal meeting-house, where he took up six hundred acres of land. His trading-post and mansion stood upon the land of Mr. J. Hershey, and about fifty yards south of his present dwelling. He was married two or three times, the last time on April 16, 1751, to Rachel, the widow of James Ramsey. He was related by marriage to James Patterson, the old Indian trader. He was elected county commissioner for the years 1735-37. He died in 1754, and left the following family, viz: Joseph, Susannah, John, Thomas, William, Robert, Martha, and Rebecca." It is not known who the mother is of the various children. | Howard, Gordon (I29739)
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| 4226 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Have not seen a marriage record for Caroline/Rebecca Rule. Most sources say that she died in 1840. However, that would mean that she was 49 when Young McFarland was born. One source says that Young McFarland's mother was named Elizabeth Story. However, his wife is named Mary Story. | Rule, Caroline Rebecca (I29670)
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| 4227 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Haywood Co. NC: Book A, p. 23 Oct. 21, 1808. Benjamin Parks to Jesse McFarland, both of Buncombe Co. For the sum of $90, 100 acres on the Ravens Fork above Jacob Mingus included the place called Plumb orchard....Signed Benjamin Parks. Wit F (elix) Walker jur. Jacob Mingus, Ord by Walker at Jun 1809 Court. Reg 14 aug 1809. Jesse McFarland's children list their father as being born in North Carolina in the 1880 census. It is likely that he was born in the area south of the Nolachucky River where the family seems to have moved in 1784. That land would have been part of what becomes the State of Franklin briefly, and is part of Cocke Co., Tennessee today. Back in 1784 it was part of grants of land made by the state of North Carolina. St. Francois Co., MO. Box 26 Probate Deeds, Wills, etc. Estate sale, on July 10, 1825. lists those in attendance including James Caldwell, Rucker Jackson, Eliot Jackson, Martin Sebastian, James McFarland and more. List of heirs include: John , William , Lucretia , Melvina, Polly Eliza, Eli Newman, Jackson, and Frank B. McFarland. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 52 ***** Jesse McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary KINDER, was born 7 Aug 1784 in Bedford County, Virginia, died 5 Jun 1826 in St Francois County, Missouri. Married to Isabella Henry BOYD born 24 Jul 1786 in South Carolina. ===CHILDREN of Jesse McFARLAND and Isabella Henry BOYD + 187 John H. McFARLAND b 28 Dec 1805 Buncombe County, North Carolina. 188 Mary E. McFARLAND b 24 Jul 1807 Buncombe County, North Carolina. 189 Rachel E. McFARLAND b 7 May 1809 North Carolina. + 190 William Anderson McFARLAND b 10 Nov 1811 Haywood County, North Carolina. M Elizabeth Honey VANCE. 191 Eli Newman McFARLAND b 2 Sep 1813 Haywood County, North Carolina. 192 Lucretia Matilda McFARLAND b 1 Feb 1816 Haywood County, North Carolina. 193 Jesse Jackson McFARLAND b 13 Jan 1818 St Francois County, Missouri, d 30 Nov 1882 Belleview, Missouri. 194 Isabella H. McFARLAND b 17 Dec 1820 St Francois County, Missouri. 195 Franklin B. McFARLAND b 10 Dec 1822 St Francois County, Missouri. St. Francois Co., MO. Box 33 Probate Deeds, Wills, etc. Estate sale, on July 10, 1825. lists those in attendance including James Caldwell, Rucker Jackson, Eliot Jackson, Martin Sebastian, James McFarland and more. List of heirs include: John , William , Lucretia , Melvina, Polly Eliza, Eli Newman, Jackson, and Frank B. McFarland. | McFarland, Jesse BY146078 (I29482)
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| 4228 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Haywood County, NC: Vol. A, p. 221: George Cathey Jr. sold for $700 to John McClure his 200 acres on the Pigeon River on June 22, 1813. Judging from the birthdates of the children, George Cathey and Anna seem to have come to Missouri a little before the rest of the McFarlands although I have not found George in the 1830 census. Missouri: I did find a George and John Cathey in early court records in 1819. George Cathey made a preemption claim in 1813 for land on the north side of Back Creek, which he sells to John McFarland for $100. in 1816.(Ste. Genevieve Co. Records Deed Book C, p. 148-149) That area is at the County line of Ste. Genevieve/St. Francois County in Sect. 7, 35 N, Range 7E. George and Anna must have decided to move further west with the rest of the Cathey brothers. Cooper Co. 1830 census: John Cathey Joseph Cathey Nancy Cathey Haywood County, NC: Vol. A, p. 221: George Cathey Jr. sold for $700 to John McClure his 200 acres on the Pigeon River on June 22, 1813. Judging from the birthdates of the children, George Cathey and Anna may have come to Missouri a little before the rest of the McFarlands although I have not found George in the 1830 census. I did find a George and John Cathey in early court records in 1819. George Cathey made a preemption claim in 1813 for land on the north side of Back Creek, which he sells to John McFarland for $100. in 1816.(Ste. Genevieve Co. Records Deed Book C, p. 148-149) That area is at the County line of Ste. Genevieve/St. Francois County in Sect. 7, 35 N, Range 7E. George and Anna must have decided to move further west with the rest of the Cathey brothers. | Cathey, George (I29438)
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| 4229 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Her birth date comes from a family bible that she owned that goes back to John and Rebecca McFarland. Bible record was shared by Lucille McFarland of Oregon in 1889, | McFarland, Nancy Elizabeth (I28180)
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| 4230 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Her birth date comes from the Morristown Bible record. Where did this marriage take place, and is the Mary McFarland who married James Hunter the same one who is the daughter of John and Mary Montgomery? One source says that they married in Cowpens, (Spartanburg Co.) South Carolina. If that is true, what was she doing there without her family? It is possible that she went south with her brother Robert McFarland and was living with his family when she married James Hunter. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 14 ***** Mary McFARLAND, daughter of John McFARLAND and Mary MONTGOMERY, was born 11 Feb 1743 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died 20 May 1821 in Madison County, North Carolina. Married 13 Sep 1762 in Bedford County, Virginia to James HUNTER son of Alexander HUNTER and Elizabeth STEELE, born 8 Apr 1740 in Ireland, died 30 Jan 1821 in Guilfrd/Rock'ham County, North Carolina. ----- NOTES FOR James HUNTER: PARENTS: Alexander HUNTER and Elizabeth STEELE. SOURCE: World Family Tree Disk #10 and #12. MILITARY: Revolutionary War. Leader of the "Regulators", a group opposed to corruption in the government. George Washington promoted him to Col. Brevet. From "Early Families of North Carolina Counties of Rockingham and Stokes with Revolutionary War Service". CENSUS: 1790 NORTH CAROLINA, Rockingham County, Salisbury District, page 169 James Hunter 3/3/4-11 slaves. Resided next to James Sharp, Edward Burton, John Glenn, John Davis, James Vaughn, and John Gann. CENSUS: 1800 NORTH CAROLINA, Rockingham County page 466 00211-00001. SOURCE: Internet Gendex.com. SOURCE: Internet Family Tree Maker at User Home Pages "Ancestors of Thomas Jefferson McCaa". ===CHILDREN of Mary McFARLAND and James HUNTER + 54 Mary McFarland HUNTER b 7 Sep 1768 Rockingham County, North Carolina. M William DEARING. + 55 John HUNTER b 2 Mar 1769 Rockingham County, North Carolina. M _____ McNAIRY. 56 James HUNTER b 2 Mar 1769 Rockingham County, North Carolina, d 1788 Benedent, Tennessee. 57 Alexander HUNTER b 1 Nov 1772 Rockingham County, North Carolina, d 26 Dec 1821 Milledgeville, Georgia. + 58 Rachel HUNTER b 30 Nov 1774 Rockingham County, North Carolina. M Nicholas DALTON. + 59 Samuel G. HUNTER b 4 Feb 1777 Rockingham County, North Carolina. M Rebecca BRUCE. 60 Elizabeth HUNTER b 2 Sep 1779 Rockingham County, North Carolina. + 61 Robert HUNTER b 16 Jan 1782 Rockingham County, North Carolina. M Fanny MARTIN. 62 Pleasant Henderson HUNTER b 18 Jul 1785 Rockingham County, North Carolina, d 22 Nov 1830. + 63 Nancy HUNTER b 29 Nov 1788 Rockingham County, North Carolina. M Rice W. WHITEAKER. | McFarland, Mary (I29951)
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| 4231 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Her tombstone actually reads death date of May 9, 1838. Will of Elizabeth Hill, p. 515, Will Book 4 abstraction from Jefferson Co. Tennessee Will Book 4 & Sale Book 1833-1840, p. 50 "I confirm my two sons, John W. Hill and Wm. Hill have each recd a portion by me of my part of the estate of my decd husband, Robert Hill. I give my daughter, Priscilla Hill, the horse now owned by her. I have retained one thousand dollars of the estate willed by my dec'd husband to me. My daughter, Jane Hill, shall have that sum. I appoint my son, John W. Hill, guardian of said daughters, Priscilla and Jane. I appoint my son John W. Hill, executor of my Will. 16th of Sept. 1837. Witnesses: Robert McFarland and Benjamin McFarland. Elizabeth Hill (her mark) July court 1838. Will of Elizabeth Hill dec'd was presented in court for probate. John W. Hill qualified. Elizabeth and her husband Robert Hill are buried in the Col. Robert McFarland Cemetery. In the Marriages of Jefferson County, tennessee 1792-1836, p. 15, Betsy McFarland married Robert Hill on July 2, 1806. I have included Elizabeth as a child of Robert because of her burial in his cemetery. On her tombstone it reads that she died May 9, 1838, age 51Y 5M 28D (according to photo on FindAGrave). This would put her birth day as Nov. 11, 1786. However, then there is the problem with her sister Margaret being born Jan. 1787. Elizabeth and her husband Robert Hill are buried in the Col. Robert McFarland Cemetery. In the Marriages of Jefferson County, tennessee 1792-1836, p. 15, Betsy McFarland married Robert Hill on July 2, 1806. I have included Elizabeth as a child of Robert because of her burial in his cemetery. On her tombstone it reads that she died May 9, 1833, age 54Y 5M 28D. This would put her birth day as Nov. 11, 1778. If that is correct, then she is probably a twin of James, and their birthdates need to be reconciled. | McFarland, Elizabeth (I28782)
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| 4232 | Mary Helen Haines notes: His name is spelled many different ways: Cairnes Starrett, Kerns Sterrett, Carnes Sterrett The childrens' baptism dates comes from: Records of Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church in Mercersburg, Franklin Co. PA Baptisms found in the Publications of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Vol. 14 and 15. Published 1944. From Tax lists, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania: 1750, 1751, 1752, 1753, 1762, 1763, 1764, 1765, 1766, 1767 by Merri Lou Scribner Schaumann, 1898 Carnes Sterrett on the 1753 tax list for Peters Township, p. 24, same page as Robert McFarlan and Widow McFarland 1763 as Kerns Sterrat with 200 acres. (p. 49) 1766 Kerns Sterrit had 3 horses, 7 cattle, 9 sheep, 200 acres. (p. 101) Land Warrants in Franklin Co. PA: Cairnes Starrett: 75 acres on June 15, 1786 Kerns Sterrett: 25 acres on Apr. 24, 1794 Carnes Sterrett: 40 acres on Apr. 25, 1794 The following was found on the Ancestry tree attached to Benjamin and Cairnes Sterrett THE STERRETT FAMILY Source: THE STERRETT GENEALOGY compiled by T. Woods Sterrett Fairview, Pennsylvania; The Tuttle, Morehouse, and Taylor Company; New Haven, Connecticut, 1930. STERRETT FAMILY OF PENNSYLVANIA Descendents of Benjamin 1. Benjamin Sterrett. Died intestate, in the county of Lancaster, Province of Pennsylvania, in 1739. Letters of administration were granted March 17, 1739, to his widow Isabelle, John Sterrett and Andrew Mayes, sureties. No children mentioned. Family tradition says he was the father of Robert Sterrett of Lancaster and Dauphin Counties. In a deed from Cairns Starret and Mary, his wife, to Abraham and Henry Stricklas, under the date of March 26, 1759, found in Book K, page 32, of Lancaster County Records, the following proof of certain of the children of the above Benjamin is found: ...."Whereas, Benjamin Sterret, late of the county of Lancaster, - deceased, in his lifetime became seized in fee of two tracts of land, situate then in the twp. of Donegal, but since division of the townships, in twpt. Rapho, in said county, one tract thereof beginning ....etc. The other tract beginning ....etc. Which said two tracts of land were confirmed to the said Benjamin Sterret being do seized thereof, died intestate, and left issue three sons and one daughter, - John, James and above named Cairns, the sons, and Mary the wife of John Kennedy, the daughter, to whom the above described lands and premises descended in common as heirs at law. John Kennedy and wife, and John conveyed their undivided share of above described lands devolved to the above named Cairns Sterrett by means whereof he the said Cairns Sterrett became seized in fee of the whole of the lands and premises above described." This deed conveys these two tracts of land to Abrham and Henry Sticklas. From this it is proved that Benjamin Sterret, or Sterrett, left at least the following children: . i. John, d. Lancaster County, April 5, 1748; m. Martha . ii. James, d. Intestate; no issue . iii. Cairns, said to have been b. 1721; d. 1798, Franklin Co; m. Maria Mayes 5. iv. Mary, m. John Kennedy . v. Possibly, also, Samuel, d. Lancaster County, March, 1776; m. Margaret _______. . vi. And, Robert, d. Lancaster County, April, 1777; m. Mary Ramsey. Second Generation 2. John Sterrett (of Benjamin 1). Of Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pa., made a nuncupative will April 5, 1748, in presence of Samuel Scott and William Wallace, who deposed on May 10 that he had died two hours after his will. The executors were his wife, Martha, son James, and his brother-in-law, Andrew Work. - Lancaster County Probates. His wife, Martha Work, made her will November 11, 1751, which registered May 20, 1754. The executor’s were Andrew Work and Joseph Sterrett. Her will calls daughter Mary, "Mary Smith," and names beside her, only her daughters Ann Sterrett and Rebecca Sterrett; John Sterrett, a son and James Sterret, a grandson. John is probably a misreading for Joseph, or else was a grandson, as the only two sons mentioned in any of the deeds between these children were James and Joseph, both named in their father's will, which calls Mary, "Mary Sterret." Children, born Rapho Township, Lancaster County i. James, b. 1723; m. Mary _____(deeds with her, 1753, 1761). d. March 30, 1808, ae. 85 yrs. Buried Donegal churchyard. ii. Joseph, extr. mother's will, 1754 iii. Mary, m. _____ Smith between 1748 - 1751. iv. Ann, called spinster in deed, 1753 v. Rebecca vi. Elizabeth, m. Edward Crawford before 1748. vii. Martha, m. April 3, 1745, James Wilson. viii. Sarah, m. Abraham Lowry, before 1748 ix. Daughter, probably deceased before 1748, as her father mentions three children of William Young. Taken from Ellis, Franklin and Samuel Evans. History of Lancaster County Pa. Everts & Peck, 1883. p. 764 The Sterretts - John Sterrett, the pioneer settler of the name, located in Donegal Township in 1720 near Chikis Creek. He was very active in Cresap's war, and helped to arrest him. He was elected sheriff in 1744. He died in 1747, leaving a widow, Martha, and the following - named children: James, Joseph, Mary Ann, Elizabeth married Edward Crawford, Martha married James Wilson; Sarah married Abraham Lowry; another daughter married William Young. In 1745, 1746, 1747, James Sterrett was elected sheriff. (More, but didn't copy). p. 759 Assessment Roll John Steret 1718 p. 1025 The Sterretts were also quite early settlers of the township. They owned land on both sides of the Chikis, both in Rapho and Donegal townships. Ulster to America: The Scots-Irish Migration Experience, 1680-1830 edited by Warren R. Hofstra Page 62 Benjamin Sterrett’s inventory, taken in 1739, included a loom, tow cards and hackles, and 105 yards of linen. This prosperous Donegal Township farmer had an indentured servant, and several neighbors owed money, but his appraisers listed no furniture of any kind, only pewter and wooden dishes. Page 63 The Donegal economy did not take long to move from subsistence to specialization. The loss of Lancaster county tax records from 1722 and 1751 has made it difficult o chart the pace of change, but there are many clues in extant records. The Sterretts for instance, were distillers and did well. By the time John Sterrett died in 1748, he left his heirs two slaves, the time of a man servant, copper stills, and 300 gallons of distilled liquor, in addition to a plantation in Donegal Township, livestock, farming utensils, and household furniture. John Sterrett’s brother-in-law and neighbor, Joseph Work, another early settler, developed a tannery on his farm that in his son’s time employed a half-dozen indentured servants, Page 70 James Sterrett, County sheriff in 1745-1747 and treasurer in 1748, also subscribed for the minister’s salary. He was the eldest son of John Sterrett, farmer and distiller, who was county treasurer in 1742-1747 and died in 1748. James Sterrett left Donegal Township for Baltimore, Maryland in 1761and formed a partnership with William Smith, his wife’s cousin, as distillers and general merchants. Historical Papers and Addresses of the Lancaster County ..., Volumes 17-18 By Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.) p. 124 In the issue of March 11, 1740 [American Weekly Mercury], there is an account of Benjamin Sterrett, going home from a neighbor's house, found dead by a small creek. I mention this only to show that the Sterrett ancestry lived in the western part of Lancaster county, around Donegal, as we all know, and in other sections. Chief Justice Sterrett, of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, descended from them. | Sterrett, Kairnes (I29193)
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| 4233 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Howard's name appears on both of Jackson McFarland's 320 acre surveys-the first one done in 1839, and the second one done in 1841. He doesn't seem to have any land of his own: the land he and Anna are living on in 1850 is only worth $100. Considering he was in Texas as early as 1839, it is strange he never sought out a land claim of his own. There is a Howard Etheridge who did have very large land certificates in Bowie County in 1844. Maybe he had the certificates and sold them. Have found no marriage record, but it must have occurred here in Fannin County around 1840. Howard's name appears on the same list of Texas Rangers as James, Jackson, and Albert McFarland. He also served in the same companies as his McFarland brother-in-laws in the Civil War. | Etheridge, Howard (I29647)
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| 4234 | Mary Helen Haines notes: I have debated which James McFarland in the area of Franklin Co. PA should be the son of Robert McFarland, son of Robert of Lancaster and have concluded that this James in Hamilton township must be the one. He is present too early to be the son of Joseph McFarland of Bucks Co. Besides, Joseph of Bucks does not name a son James in his will. We know that Robert, son of Robert, did have a son named James according to his 1797 will. As you can see from the notes below, this James was present as early as 1763 in Hamilton township. Robert had moved to Cumberland (Franklin) by 1753. As noted below, there must have been two (or possibly three?) James McFarlands who were having families in the 1760s thru 1780s. In the 1786 tax lists there are three James McFarlins-one in Montgomery township, one in Guilford township, and one in Hamilton. Older notes from Gary Morris: QUESTIONABLE LINK: James not listed in will of Joseph in 1760. Perhaps never had a son named James? QUESTIONABLE LINK: Is the James McFarland, son of Joseph, the same James McFarland who lived in Hamilton Township??? TAXLIST: 1763-1780 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Hamilton Township (Cumberland County Tax Lists 1750-1780. LDS microfilm # 21087, 21088, 21089): 1763 James McFarlin 300 acres. 1764 James McFarland 250 acres. 1765 James McFarland 200 acres. 1768 James McFarland 200 acres, 2 horse, 4 cows, 4 sheep. 1770 James McFarland 200 acres 60 cleared, 2 horse, 2 cows, 6 sheep. 1771 James McFarland 200 acres, 80 clear, 2 horse, 4 cows, 6 sheep. 1776 James McFarland 200 acres, 2 horse, 2 cows, 2 sheep. 1779 James McFarland 150 acres, 2 horse, 2 cows, 2 stills. 1780 James McFarlin 200 acres, 5 horses, 8 cows, 2 mills. BAPTISMS: From "Pennsylvania Vital Records" Vol 2 1983 (R929.3748 Penn at Bellingham Library). Records of Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania page 125. James McFarland died 8 Jan 1825 (elder for 48 years, since May 1, 1777) Baptisms: (underlined indicates possible children for this couple. 1769 Sep 3 Sarah, dau of James McFarlin 1771 March 25 John, son of James McFarlin 1772 Apr 20 Margaret, dau of James McFarlin 1773 Jul 18 James, son of James McFarlin 1773 Aug 8 James, son of James McFarlin 1774 Apr 24 Mary, dau of James McFarland 1775 Nov 5 Mary, dau of James McFarland 1776 Jun 29 Mary, dau of James McFarland 1778 Apr 19 Dugal, son of James McFarland 1781 Feb 22 Joseph, son of James McFarland 1783 Feb 13 Thomas, son of James McFarland CENSUS: 1790 PENNSYLVANIA, Franklin County, Peters Township. James McFarlen 2/1/4/1 slave. Next to Henry Dearman, Thomas Knox, William Ranells, Phillip Houke, Elizabeth Thomson, James Michael, and Thomas Anderson. Page 116. NOTE: Williams Ranells was brother of Mary, wife of James McFarland. PROBATE: 1798 PENNSYLVANIA, Franklin County, Hamilton Township. James McFarland of Hamilton Township. 18 March 1798 - 12 Apr 1798. Children James, John, Sarah, Margaret, Mary, Ann. [Concerning land in Westmorland County: "Whereas John Rannels, Esq did by will bequeath a part of his estate to me, I bequeath said legacy to James and John."] Owns land in Hamilton township adjoining William Dickson, James and Thomas Campbell, and ____ Houk. | McFarland, James (I27683)
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| 4235 | Mary Helen Haines notes: I have detached Rebecca Bell from James Bell of Augusta Co. VA and his wife Agnes Hogshead. Even though he had a daughter named Rebecca, new evidence just discovered makes William Bell the likely father. (2016) What makes this likely is the discovery of the Petitions in 1784 from the inhabitants South of the French Broad River to the North Carolina General Assembly, asking for inclusion of their territory into Greene Co. In the list of people signing in 1788 there is a William Bell included in the list with John McFarland. Considering that John and Rebecca Bell McFarland name their second son William Bell McFarland, we can safely assume this connection. Source: Henderson, Cherel Bolin, transcriber. "Petitions to the North Carolina General Assembly from Inhabitants South of the Franch Broad-1784-1789". Tennessee Ancestors, Vol. 17, No. 3, East Tennessee Historical Society, Dec. 2001. Older notes: There is a Rebecca Bell listed in the will of James Bell about 1782, Augusta County. This James Bell was probably born in Northern Ireland and came to Va. via Pennsylvania, just as the McFarlands did. He lived near Staunton, VA at Long Glades, and had children listed in the will as: James, Frances, David, Samuel, Thomas, Agnes, Sarah, and Rebecca. More research will need to be done to determine if this is the correct match. This particular James Bell would have been about 60 years old at her birth, which seems a little old. Maybe Rebecca Bell married to John McFarland, is a granddaughter to James Bell married to Agnes Hogshead and had an aunt named Rebecca. From the Bell Clan website: http://www.clanbell.org/content/view/47/86/ THE ULSTER PLANTATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND In 1610, when the Ulster Plantation was opened, a good number of Bells were encouraged to journey to the new "land of opportunity." A standard to assist in determining Bell origin for those Bells in North America is whether or not your ancestors came through the Ulster Plantation in Ireland. A certain portion of Scotland was expressly excluded from the "privilege" of sharing in the Ulster experience as it was made a condition that the colonists, both of higher and lower ranks, must have been "born in England or the inward parts of Scotland." This restriction was specifically designed to exclude all persons in Argyllshire and the Isles. The MacMillans and their Bell Sept were of Argyllshire. Nine "major" Bell families are identified as having lived in Ulster. Of them, it is said that between 1707 and 1729 approximately 500 Bell families emigrated from Ulster to North America where they flourished. Not enough is known about Rebecca Bell and where she died or is buried. One story passed to me was that she died in Kentucky on the road, however by September, 1816 the family would have been in Missouri according to the birth place of Louisa, John Jr.'s daughter in 1815. The death date of Sept. 14, 1816 is recorded in the Bible records of daughter Nancy Caroline McFarland Sloan. It is also recorded in a separate Bible record owned by Lucille McFarland of Newport, Oregon. Obituary of her daughter Mary says that mother was a Baptist. Not enough is known about Rebecca Bell and where she died or is buried. The date of 1816 seems too late. They should have been in Missouri by 1815 according to births. Obituary of her daughter Mary says that mother was a Baptist. | Bell, Rebecca (I29995)
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| 4236 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In 1753 a Joseph Bogle warranted 200 acres of land in Mount Joy Township in Adams Co. PA. This is close to Gettysburg. The land was surveyed the same year as 291 acres, and then in 1775 240 acres, called "Rehoboth" The final patent was issued in 1809 to William Adair. This is the same township as the 300 acres warrant to Ezekiel Muckelhenny. This might help explain the connection between Samuel McElhenny, husband of Rebecca McFarland Mayes in abt. 1755 and the marriage of Rachel Mayes, her daughter, to Joseph Bogle. Do not know the year of the marriage of Rachel to Joseph. They never had any children it seems. When Joseph died in 1811 he left his estate to a brother, sisters, and nephews. Found Joseph Bogel taking the oath of Allegience on Oct. 29, 1777 in Cumberland Co. PA (p. 11 of Cumberland County (PA) oaths of allegience, 1761, 1777-1778, by Gloria Aertker Fralish, 1984) In Jan. 1777 Joseph Bogle is listed in Capt. James Gibson's Company of militia in the 4th Battalion commanded by Col. James Wilson. p. 243 of Pennsylvania Archives, 5th Series, Vol. 6. Also found on page 447 , same page as Samuel McElheny...list of persons in company from Newtownship. Joseph Boggle was listed as a militiaman 2nd Class, in Capt. Peeble's Company Cumberland Co. p. 677 of 1778 in a list of taxable inhabitants for Cumberland Co. Joseph Bogle was listed in both Newton and Fermanagh townships. Joseph Bogle is listed in the 1790 and 1800 and 1810 census records in Franklin Co. Montgomery township. | Bogle, Joseph (I29178)
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| 4237 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In 1810 census in Haywood Co. NC, George Cathy and William Cathy Sr. and Jr. are listed. In 1800 census they also are present in Buncombe Co. NC. The Catheys were neighbors of the McFarlands and traveled with them to MO. They appear in the 1830 census in Cooper Co. MO as John and Joseph and Nancy Cathey households near the McFarlands. | Cathey, Nancy (I29509)
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| 4238 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In 1818 Joseph McFarlane signs an affidavit fo the pension application of Anjer Price in Warren Co. TN. He was living in Jackson Co. Alabama in the 1830 and 1840 census, therefore it seems likely that if he died in 1840, he would have died there. In 1830 census he is living next to Meredith Price. On same page is Wm. W McFarland, age 30 to 40. On next page is Alexander McFarland, age 40 to 50. Why isn't this Alexander listed as a son? In the 1850 census Alexander, 56, born in KY, is married to Susan. He has a son named Washington, 22 AL, and another son more than likely, named William 28 AL living next door. Internet notes: CENSUS: 1810 VIRGINIA, Russell County Joseph McFarlan. CENSUS: 1820 TENNESSEE, Warren County Joseph McFerland 200001-33110. COURT: 1820 TENNESSEE, Warren County. Joseph signed Jail Petition. SOURCE: INTERNET PAGE. LAND: 1821 TENNESSEE, Warren County. Joseph McFarlane to Geo W. Durly, 17 Aug 1821 116a on W side of Hickory Creek, Robert McFarlane's NE corner (80a tract where he now lives), Recorded 15 Oct 1821, reg 16 Apr 1822. SOURCE: Warren County, TN Deed Book D, page 260. FOUND in ANSEARCHIN NEWS, Periodical of TN Genealogical Society 1979:31. LAND: 1831 ALABAMA, Jackson County. Joseph McFarland. Date 01 06 1831. document # 3150 AL1210__. 1831 80 Acres in Hunstville, Alabama. Parcel: Township 2S, Range 8E, Section 18. CENSUS: 1840 ALABAMA, Jackson county Joseph McFarland. 000100001-00111001 One male 60-70. CENSUS: 1850 TENNESSEE, Jackson County Lucy McFarlane age 66, b VA, listed in home of her daughter, Ann McFarlane Price. QUESTION: Was this Warren County, Tennessee?? NOTE: Joseph and Wm Monroe were said to have married the two Price sisters on the same day, but one is in time to have a child in 1804 and the other is listed as abt 1812. Need to find a marriage date for each of these couples. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: 2000 Linda M. Sykes <nsykes@worldnet.att.net> Has done much research on this family. | McFarlane, Joseph (I30615)
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| 4239 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In 1850 Joseph is living next to father Joseph in Whitley Co. In 1860 Joseph McFarland is living in Campbell Co. TN with wife Cynthia, P.O. Box Archeville p. 116, fam. 752. On the next page is Thos. Mcfarland, 22 born KY and wife Harriet 23 TN. In 1870 Joseph is back in Whitley on p. 8, fam. 55, J. C. Mcfarland, 51, born TN, with wife Cynthia and family. Son T.B. Mcfarland is living next to him. | McFarland, Joseph (I28127)
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| 4240 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In 1870 Richard and sister Nancy are now living with Erasmus Mcfarlan in Gibson Co. TN. | Arnold, Elizabeth (I17574)
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| 4241 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In December Court, 1804, Person Co. NC, Meredith Cox is named the guardian for Polly C. Barnett, Margaret Barnett, Nancy Barnett, Harris M and Hugh Barnett, orphans of Hugh Barnett. Meredith Cox was the "most celebrated early settler" in Lincoln County Missouri. He maintained a whiskey distillery. | Cox, Meredith (I18609)
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| 4242 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In Scollard's Ladonia Directory for 1899-1900, Jas. F. McFarland is listed as the vice-president of the First National Bank on the north corner square. The other vice-pres. is W.G. Nunn. His son Samuel Jackson is listed as a cashier at the bank, and relative D.E. Waggoner is another cashier. Born August 9, 1847 in Fannin County, eldest son of A. Jackson and Artemissa Pence McFarland. Married Mary Jane Harper on February 4, 1872. Jackson deeded 176 acres to James, the start of his eventual 3000+ acres. Besides farming, James Franklin helped found the First National Bank of Ladonia, and served as President. He also joined with other farmers to organize the Pecan Gap Cotton Oil Company. He and Mary Jane joined the First Christian Church in Ladonia. Politically, he was a Republican, like his father and grandfather McFarland. 1890: address is Ladonia P.O. and had 1022 acres in cultivation. Around 1915, he fell ill and went to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota where he was diagnosed with "pernicious anemia." Died February 4, 1917 and buried in the McFarland Lot, Section 4 of the Ladonia Cemetery. Article in The Christian Courier, February 8, 1917, p. 14. J.F. McFarland--An Appreciation, by John G. Slayter. "It was my good fortune to know Mr. McFarland well. He was my friend. My relations with him were close enough to enable me to understand something of his greatness. He was a typical American--the best type of an American. The spirit that made our forefathers conquerers, whether in battle or over the adverse circumstances of life, was th espirit of his vigorous manhood. He never shunned responsibility. As a mere boy he enlisted in the army of the Confederacy and served till the close of the war. In all the relations of life he has been equally prompt to do his duty as God gave him to see what his duty was. In business he was honest, conservative, and yet aggressive--successful. In politics he was courageous, independent, progressive and stood for the highest American ideals. Socially he was democratic, kindly, courteous. All classes of people were his friends. In religion he simply "believed God" and acted accordingly. His faith was simplicity itself. The church, our colleges, our missionary agencies were all dear to him and received his support and love, because they were all dedicated to the promotion of the kingdom of his God. ......" Obituary transcribed by Lola McFarland Hill: JAMES FRANKLIN MCFARLAND (from the Ladonia News - Feb. 10, 1917) And the Bonham Semi-weekly On last Sunday morning, Feb. 4, 1917, just as the sun rose and flood- ed the earth with its glorious light, the soul of J. F. McFarland calmly and peacefully (flew) from the bosom of his family to his God. Almost as if by magic the entire town and community knew when this silver cord was loosed, this golden bowl was broken and a sabbath stillness sacred and profound fell over the city. He had borne his physical pain of three years duration like a hero in which time everything known to medical science, skillful nursing, and loving hands had been done to restore to him the remarkable strength and vitality of earlier years , but his work was finished and his loving wife must say goodbye on the forty- fifth anniversary of their marriage. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon at the First Christian Church by his pastor, Rev. J. William Stephens, assisted by the other pastors in the town. Tributes of respect were also given by R. M. Rowland and E. M. Waites of Fort Worth. After the remains were viewed by hundreds of friends both white and colored, the vast cortege moved to the great final resting place of all humanity. The pall bearers (?) Slowly the remains passed through the town where all places of business were closed, to the Presbyterian cemetery. He lies to the south of the burial ground in the family plot selected by himself. . ~ Flowers of every hue and kind from friend all over the state mark the spot. Mr. McFarland was born in this county, near the place where he died, on August 9, 1847. He was the eldest son of Jackson and Artemissa Mc- Farland, who came from Illinois and settled a farm five miles north of Ladonia in 1836. This old homestead is still owned by the heirs of the man who settled it. Young McFarland received only the education that could be secured in the schools of that primitive time, but made splendid use of all his opportunities and the knowledge that he gained. J. F McFarland leaves three brothers and one sister, John E., N. J., and C. S McFarland, and Mrs. W. H. Cunningham, to whom he was ever kind and devoted, especially the youngest brother whom he fos- tered and loved as his own son. In 1872 he and Miss Mary Jane Harper were united in marriage. To them ten children were born. The wife and nine children survive him, and were present at his death. The sur- viving children are Samuel Jackson McFarland and Mrs. W. M. Williams of Dallas, Mrs. W. P. Jennings of McKinney, Dr. Gordon B. McFarland of New York, and Mrs. H. E. Fuller, James R., John A., Miss Tennie and Miss Lola of Ladonia. As a friend of the family we know something of the strenuous ef- forts of his noble wife and each child to make comfortable and happy his life and that they will continue to honor his memory until they meet him "where all tears are wiped away." No man we have known has done more to advance the moral and mater- ial welfare of Fannin County than did J. F. McFarland. He made a for- tune, and he was wise enough to use that fortune to the best interests of his own family, his community and his own state, rather than use it to gratify selfish desires. He stood at all times ready to do bat- tle for every good cause and against every evil cause and evil tenden- cy. He gave his talents, his time and his money freely to every cause he espoused, and he espoused some things which caused him to give much in a material way. He was one of the most active workers in the var- ious contests that were had in this county to drive the liquor traffic from its borders. He never yielded to any man his place on the firing line, and defeat never conquered his determination to fight on till the victory was won. He was a friend to the school and the church, and every agency that helped build the moral health of the state. He gave most liberally to the schools of the Christian churches of the state, and he contributed much to the local church of which he was a member. He was a life-long Republican in politics, living in an almost solidly"Democratic community, and yet his influence was worth as much in the Democratic primary election as any man's. The secret of this was his loyalty to that which was good, and the confidence the people had in his honesty and sincerity. He was never known to knowingly sup- port a bad man or a bad measure. He and his good wife reared a family of boys and girls who have grown into manhood and womanhood of which their parents can be proud. They are shouldering the burdens and carrying on the good works that their parents before them gave example to follow. Had they done no great- er work than to give to the world such sons and daughters, then would (?) their lives have been a blessing to mankind. Only those who actually know something of the conditions here in pioneer days can fully appre- ciate the work this good man did. A (?) he labored faithfully and well on earth, so will he reap an abundant reward in heaven. -A Friend Lola thinks the author was Ashley Evans, Editor of the Bonham News because portions of this are quoted in other tributes to him that are attributed to Mr. Evans. The house James Franklin and Mary Jane built in 1885 on Hwy 2990, and renovated in 1902 burned to the ground in 2013 and the fire killed the owners Richard Fields and wife. A letter written to his son Samuel Jackson and wife Jewel McFarland on August 9, 1915 on his 68th birthday from Manitou Colorado where he spent three summers before he died of pernicious anemia. Dear Jewell 68 years ago to day there was a little Boy born on an open prairie with very few neighbors in a wild country infested with Bear panthers Deer and all kinds of wild animals during those sixty eight years that same boy has worked for the upbuilding of his county and the good of humanity- and to day he is located in a little cottage on the side of a mountain in far off Colorado clinging for health. I am feeling fine this morning had a good night last night- our friends have been very mindful of us. Mr. John Miller paid us a visit and took us out in his car for a twenty mile drive. Mr. Bowland is at Denver he wrote me he would visit us soon. The Riter girls and Grace Hackly have been here and the Agnew Girls on their way home from Sanfrancisco stopped to see us and Mr. Wills came up one day and spent a while with us and the Galbraiths will be up to take dinner with us today. Edgar has just come in with a ninety cent hen so I suppose we will have something good for dinner. All I wish is that I can not have all the children here to all eat at the same table to day. Would like to one long enough to accommodate everyone at once however that is impossible and we will have to make the best of everything we can...Sarah Wilhite spent several days with us left last evening to visit Sallie we all enjoyed her little visit so much we learned so much about the kin in Nebraska when she left she said she thought she and Jewel's daughter would visit us all sometime in the future. Yesterday was real cold here too cold to be comfortable we sat around the fire all day. but the sunshines beautifully this morning. I will close this hoping you and Sam may live a long time and may be able to do much good in the community in which you live. Wish you were here to take dinner with us but we will remember you. love to both of you. we are your devoted Father and Mother | McFarland, James Franklin RoM02 (I30171)
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| 4243 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In the 1800 tax list for Jefferson Co. Robert McFarland is in Capt McDonald's list, with 400 acres, 1 white poll, 3 black polls. In the same list is Alexander Outlaw with 1040 acres and 8 black polls. Also a George Webb with one white poll. In a 1921 letter written by Katie McNutt Johnson about her family's lineage, she states that this Robert McFarland, born in March 1758/9, married Margaret Dibberty in Botetort Co and enlisted in 1776 in that county. This would conflict with the statements about him marrying Margaret McNutt, daughter of George McNutt. This needs to be checked. We do know that two of Robert's sons married McNutt daughters of a George McNutt. (See my notes on Margaret Dibberty) There are two McFarland Cemeteries in Hamblen County. The first is the Col. Robert McFarland Cemetery (described below) located on Fish Hatchery Rd. (Hwy. 113) on the north east quadrant just above where Chucky River Rd. meets Hwy. 113. It appears to be at the edge of the woods that surround Turkey Creek. GPS coordinates are: Latitude: 36.20026, Longitude: -83.20290 according to Find A Grave. 36.20026 -83.20290 The other McFarland Cemetery in Hamblen County is located on Nelson School Rd. The oldest visible grave stone is that of John McFarland, born May 17, 1780, died June 9, 1851 son of Robert and Margaret McFarland. The information below is what exists at the Jefferson County website concerning Robert McFarland. There is much that is factually in error, from the location of his birth, to what battles he participated in and even the location of the cemetery. It seems the author did not read his pension statement. COL. ROBERT McFARLAND CEMETERY LOCATION: ABOUT 6 AND ONE- HALF MILES SOUTHEAST OF MORRISTOWN ON SPRINGVALE PIKE. THE FARM FOR MANY YEARS BELONGED TO THE McFARLANDS. ROBERT McFARLAND MAR 15,1759-FEB 5, 1837 B.F. RICHARDSON MAR 1,1851-AUG 20,1880 THOMAS M. JONES AUG 3,1817-DEC 26,1890 ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY BY HIS CHILDREN, R. M. JONES AND E.M. SPECK (husband of Lavinia McFarland Jones) PENELOPE WEST DIED APR 24,1826 AGE 18Y 11M 5 D (Penelope Hill West is the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth McFarland Hill) ELIZABETH HILL, W/O ROBERT HILL DIED MAY 9,1833 AGE 54Y 5M 28 D (daug. of Robert McFarland and Margaret McNutt-the tombstone actually says died May 9, 1838, AGE 51Y) ROBERT HILL DIED FEB 26,1832 AGE 81Y 4M 1D ANNE RAMSEY HILL, W/O JOHN W. HILL DIED AUG 22,1834 AGE 20Y 10M 3D (John West Hill is the son of Elizabeth McF. Hill and Robert Hill) ABRAM WADE MASKALL, S/O WILLIAM & PHEBE MASKALL OCT 23,1824-DEC 14,1841 PHEBE MASKALL, W/O WILLIAM MASKALL OCT 17,1794-OCT 20,1845 WILLIAM MASKALL DEC 21,1790-JUN 23,1869 ALVINZI ALONZO ANDRUSS, S/O HARVEY & MARY ANDRUSS DEC 16,1830-DEC 1,1857 JACOB HOBACK APR 22,1773-OCT 23,1845 JAMES CUNNINGHAM MAR 31,1818-JAN 21,1885 ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM DIED JUN 26,1860 (1850?) AGE 29Y 4M 2D W/O JAMES CUNNINGHAM MARY A. MCFARLAND W/O ROBERT McFARLAND FEB 11,1799-FEB 23,1866 MEMORIAL STONE, BURIED AT WHITE HALL, MADISON CO, KY (this is the wife of Robert McF. Jr. who died in 1844 on the Kentucky Rd. according to family history) LEVINIA M. JONES W/O THOMAS M. JONES DIED APR 17,1850 AGE 24 Y 1 M 2D D/O ROBERT & MARY McFARLAND (Levinia is gdaug. to Col. Robert, daug. of Robert McF. Jr.) THE ROBERT MCFARLAND CHAPTER, SONS OF THE REVOLUTION, AT THE ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 25TH, 1918 VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO DESIGNATE MARCH 15TH, WHICH IS THE BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND, AS THE ANNUAL MEETING DATE OF THIS CHAPTER, IN MEMORY OF THE ONLY OFFICER OF THE REVOLUTION WHOSE REMAINS REST IN HAMBLEN COUNTY SOIL, HE HAVING BEEN BURIED ON THE OLD PLANTATION NEAR SPRINGVALE, TENNESSEE. COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND WAS A BOY OF SEVENTEEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND RODE BY HIS FATHER'S SIDE TO THE BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN. (this is not what his pension says) HE WAS BORN IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY IN VIRGINIA, MARCH 15TH, 1759 AND DIED FEBRUARY 5TH, 1837. HE MARRIED MARGARET MCNUTT, THE FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN SOUTH OF THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER. HIS FATHER WAS AN OFFICER IN THE COLONIAL ARMY AND FATHER AND SON WERE PIONEERS IN THE WATAUGA SETTLEMENT. HE WAS THE FATHER OF COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND THE THIRD, WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE WAR OF 1812. HIS GRANDSON, COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND THE FOURTH, SERVED WITH THE CONFEDERATE ARMY IN THE CIVIL WAR AND WAS AFTERWARD JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE AND LIVED IN MORRISTOWN. SIR JOHN MCFARLAND, OF ARROUQUAH, SCOTLAND, BORN THERE IN 1708 AND WHO CAME TO VIRGINIA IN 1746, WAS THE AMERICAN HEAD OF THIS FAMILY AND THE GRANDFATHER OF ROBERT MCFARLAND, THE SECOND. WILLIAM CALLOWAY'S LIST OF LOYAL AMERICANS GIVES HIS NAME AND OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO VIRGINIA. THE OLD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, IN WHICH SR. JOHN WAS AN ELDER, IS STANDING TODAY. THIS HISTORY IS GIVEN AS THE REASON WHY THIS CHAPTER IS NAMED THE ROBERT MCFARLAND CHAPTER, SONS OF THE REVOLUTION. TAKEN FROM THE MINUTE BOOK OF ROBERT MCFARLAND CHAPTER. COPIED DECEMBER 29,1936 - ADA RUTH NOE Mary Helen Haines notes: As far as I can tell, there are many errors in the above statement. If you read his actual sworn words given in 1832 to receive his Revolutionary War pension it states he was born in Orange County North Carolina. At age 8, he moved to Bedford Co. VA, and then in 1771 moved to Botetourt Co. where he stayed for 10 years. This area is today Wythe Co., and his father lived where the courthouse presently is in Wytheville. He joined the military in Nov. 1776. While living there he married, and shortly after moved to Washington County in 1781 and appears on the tax list at that time. When the war ended, 1783, he moved to what became Greene Co. (Jefferson Co., later Hamblen Co.) Tennessee, where he remained. 1782: Tax List for Washington County VA: In Col. Arthur Campbell's District: Robert McFarland with 2 tithes (therefore most likely father Robert and son Robert), 5 horses, 8 cattle, next to James McFarland with one tithe, four horses, six cattle, (probable brother to Robert Jr.) and nearby is John McFarland with one tithe, 3 horses, 5 cattle (other brother?). Also present in this district is Andrew Evans, one tithe, 2 horses, 3 cattle. Since there are no Robert McFarlands left in Montgomery Co. this must be Robert Sr, with Jr. in one house, eldest son James, and not sure about the John. Col. Arthur Campbell lives in his district, and land deeds describe it as being on the middle fork of the Holston, Mill Creek, south of Abington. Others in this tax list include Michael Montgomery, Samuel Ward, Alex. Caldwell. Land in Tennessee: 1783: Greene County Oct 27 Joseph Alexander entered 200 acres in Greene County, on Long Creek (#7 on map), Warrant 7 June 1784; granted to Robert McFarland (Book 1, page 76).(There is a Long Creek south of the McFarland Cemetery, flows into Nolichucky from north side, west of Flat Creek. Historians say Robert Jr. was present in 1783, however, his father could have been here also.) This would be the first land ownership of the John McFarland family in Tennessee. 1788: Aug. 23. P. 593. North Carolina grant #641 to Robert McFarland for 400 acres on south side of Sinking Creek including John Crouch Cabbin. Paid 10 pounds for every 100 acres. There are several Sinking Creeks. One is in present day Greene Co. and one is in present day Jefferson Co., north of the Nolichucky and south of the John McFarland Cemetery. This seems to be the grant of Sheriff Robert McFarland. 1789: Aug. 11. North Carolina grant #818 to Robert McFarland for 200 acres on south side of Nolachucky, beside Robert Armstrong. Paid 10 pounds for every 100 acres. Roll 13, Book 2, Image 299/329. (This is not Robert Jr. from our line because he sells this grant in 1792 and his wife is named Jane. However, it could be Robert Sr. with a wife named Jane we know nothing about. The Robert Henry McFarland from the Duncan line has a wife named Annie Walkup. Is there another Robert from that line?) 1804: March 3. Robert McFarland deed to William Jones, 2 acres at the head of Sinking Creek, called Rock Spring, adj. William Cox, part of 400 acres grant to Robert #641, by North Carolina. Witness: John McFarland (We know that William Cox was his adjacent neighbor in the 1830 census and from a reference in his 1836 will.) His granddaughter Lavinia marries a Thomas Jones in This Robert McFarland was involved in a lot of the Indian fights that took place in settling this land. From The Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish by Chalkey: p. 277, he made his crop at the Bend of the Chucky in 1782, and the next year moved his family to the place, which was Greene Co. TN. Then in 1792 there was a report on an attack by the Creek Indians and McFarland was wounded. In 1793 Major McFarland was ordered to form regiments to protect from the Indians by Gov. Blount of TN (p. 569), and p. 576, Robert McFarland is the sheriff from Jefferson Co. records. p. 578, Col. McFarland raised 180 mounted men to go after Indians against orders, and p. 582 the 2 oldest citizens of the fort protecting Knoxville is John McFarland and Robert Williams. (Hard to know who this John McFarland is) 1830 census in Jefferson Co. TN: p. 281, living next to William Cox. Near John Inman (married to Catherine McFarland), Joseph Hays, James Alexander. Transcription of Robert McFarland Revolutionary War Pension statements S2004 By Mary Helen Haines, 2010 (question marks are by words not sure of, and orange dates and spelling are my additions) Robert McFarland Sr. of Jefferson Co. in State of E. Ten who was a Lieut.___(?) in the Company commanded by Captain Russell of the Regiment commanded by Col. Hill in the N.C. line for 6 mo. Lieut, 2 mo. Ensign, 16 mo. Private Virginia Line Records corrected. Included in the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 153 dollars 33 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831. State of Tennessee Jefferson County August 25, 1832 On this twenty fifth day of August personally appeared before me Alexander McDonald, one of the justices of the peace for the county of Jefferson and State of Tennessee, Colonel Robert McFarland Senior, a resident of said County and State, aged seventy-three, who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832. That the Deponent Colonel Robert McFarland Senior was born on the fifteenth day of March, seventeen hundred and fifty nine in Orange County North Carolina. At eight years of age he removed with his father to Bedford County, State of Virginia. (1767) Four years thereafter he removed to Boutetourt. Remained ten years in Boutetourt (1771-1781), when he married and moved with his wife to Washington where he remained till the close of the war of the Revolution. He then moved into what was then called Greene County (1783) -now Jefferson County State of Tennessee and has lived in Jefferson ever since. This deponent served about four months under Captain William Russell, afterwards General Russell. Two of the Lieutenants of Captain R’s company came to his father’s house near Reed Creek, where Wythe Court House now stands, and this deponent agreed with them to join the company in November 1776. William Bowen was another Lieutenant and James Kagon (?) the Ensign of this Company. This company was raised to guard the Frontier Garrisons. Captain Russell marched with his company from Reed Creek to Ramsay’s Fort five miles above Long island. (Kingsport, TN. today) Remained in the Fort until the latter part of February 1777 when discharged. The Company got no written discharge, but received certificates of service, upon which they got their pay which was forty shillings per month. In the following March 1777 Captain John Mongomery came to Deponents’ Father’s home and got Deponent to join his company. Michael Dougherty Lieutenant John Simpson Ensign. Marched from Reed Creek to Blackamond’s Station on Clinch River-rangn? to Houston’s Station on Moccasin Creek-Bledsoe’s Station and Shelby’s Station-returned to Long Island in the first of October, There joined General William Christian’s army consisting of upwards of two thousand men. Captain Mongomery’s (Montgomery) company was annexed to Major Evan Shelby’s Batallion. Colonel Hill and Major Winston of North Carolina was on this expedition. This deponent served throughout this expedition against the Cherokee Indians. Marched through Greene County, east Tennessee by the Bend of the Chucky-along the Indian War-path to the Tennessee River, crossed said River at the Town of Tomatlaw (Tomotley) -thence to Isand Town below the mouth of Tilico-four miles-which town was burnt-thence through Toco, Chota, and Citico (Sittiquo) (beloved town of the Indians and our commander Gen’l Christian would not permit the men to burn them) to Tuskega (Tuskegee), where a young white man had been burned by the Indians. We burned Tuskega-The Indians fled before our Army and deserted their towns-so that we had no fighting on this expedition. Returned in the month of December with our respective Captains to our homes-Our company got no written discharge. Our Captain returned a pay Roll and the men must have received their pay upon that evidence. This Deponent was but eighteen years and nine months old at this time, and his father may have received his pay, thought this Deponent does not know-He did not received it himself but thinks his father did, Though even then it had begun to be worth much less that the first year of the war. In the following September 1778 volunteered under Captain James Mongomery at Wythe Court House. Wm Doke Lieutenant-Robert Davis Ensign-Marched to the head of the Clinch. Maxwell’s fort was detached as one of a guard for Major Robertson to Alpo? Valley on Blew Stone Creek-again as a spy down the Tug fork of Sandy River on to the Levil (?) Country, to ascertain whether the Indians were disturbing or about to disturb the border settlement-Returned to Maxwell’s Fort the first of December after having ascertained that the Indians were quiet on Sandy and beyond that war? From Maxwell’s fort Captain Mongomerys Company returned home in the month of December 1778. Received no written discharge. In 1779 removed with his wife to Washington County Virginia Shortly after that was appointed as Ensign in Captain John Campbell’s company (recommended on Nov. 23, 1780) -received no commission but was appointed by Colonel Arthur Campbell the commander of our regiment. Arthur Bowin Lieutenant. In 1779 this Deponent volunteered and marched in the expediton under Col Arthur Campbell against Col Roberts of North Carolina, who had come over into Virginia to plunder the Whigs and recruit Tories. This deponent acted as the Ensign under Captain William Edmonson, Robin Edmonson and David Beattie Lieutenant, Col Campbell and Col Crocket and Major Edmonson-with 500 men started on this expedition-Rendevous at the head of Cripple Creek-thence through Elk Creek Settlement, up to Baker’s settlement-there learned that Roberts had recrossed the mountain and been defeated at Ram-Sower’s Mill The main body of the men turned back. Captain Edmonson and his company, of which this deponent was Ensign was ordered to the three forks of New River into Perkins Settlement to quell the Tories in that section-took two tories gave them up to Colonel Cleveland(?) and returned in the latter part of July after an absence of two months. This deponent was prevented from marching with his company to the Battle of King’s Mountain by receiving orders from Col. Arthur Campbell to return and collect a force to march against the Tories at New River. He was with his Company at the Rendevous, James Thompson’s Ebbing Spring-whence the troops marched to King’s Mountain-Then this deponent received orders to return and at the same time was promoted to a Lieutenancy. This Deponent returned, collected some men, was joined by Lieutenant Davis at the Blue Springs, and marched to Elk Creek. At Clem Lea’s took sixteen of the tories and sent them to the lead mines, there to be guarded and kept from mischief-pursued the Tories into the edge of North Carolina returned home in ten or twelve days. In two or three days started again with 30 men-passed over the mountain, higher up--Punished severely the Tories that had been destroying and carrying off the property of our citizens-and returned in three weeks, the same day the men returned from King’s Mountain. On Saturday after our return, the first or second Saturday in December 1780 mustered at Captain Bowen’s home and there received orders that every man who had not been wounded at the battle of King’s Mountain should be ready on Monday to start on an Indian expedition under Col. Arthur Campbell. Captain Bowen (who had now become Captain of the Company in place of Captain Campbell resigned) remained at home and this Deponent with part of Bowen’s company, joined Captain Crabtree of Washington, who had not a full company-George Finly Ensign. The Rendevous was at Honeycutt’s 3 miles west of Rogersville-300 men rendevous at Honeycutt’s Col. A Campbell of Washington-Commander-Col. Clark of Sullivan Commander and the regiment from that Section. Marched from Honeycutt’s by the bend of Chucky-thence down to Tennessee River-crossed said River at the Virginia Ford; to Chota-burned it-to Chilhowah burned part of it-But Captain Clark retreating through a panic (hearing that some Indians were on the Heights above the town) left Crabtree with only 30 men. The Indians retreated after loosing three men-and Crabtree retired to the main body at Chota-Returned to Chilhowah the next day-burned it-back to Chota-thence to little Tilico-burnt it-Lost Captain Ellit at Tillico-Captain Ellit was in front crossing Tillico River-as he rose? The opposite bank, one of the Indians who lay concealed shot Captain Ellit who fell from his horse-The Indian seized Ellit’s gun (?) immediately snapped (?) at the next man who ascended the Bank. The Indian fell dead before he could snapp (?) a second time. After a little firing the Indians retreated-burnt Tillico. The troops now divided-part went to old Hywassee the balance to Big Tillico-From Old Hywassee went to Chistiwah burnt it-marched back to Tillico-After return to Tilllico made preparations for home-We killed forty or fifty Indians in this expedition and cost but one man Capt. Ellit-a brave and gallant officer. Returned to our homes about the first of March. This deponent served four months under Captain Russell from the first of November 1776 to the latter part of February 1777, nine months under Capt. John Mongomery from March 1777 to December 1777, three months under Captain James Mongomery from September 1778 to December 1778; This deponent served as an Ensign in expeditions against the Tories two months in 1779-as a Lieutenant he was in constant service from just before the battle of King’s Mountain until the first of March following, about six months. This Deponent after passing the meridian of his life in prosperity and enjoying the confidence of his fellow citizens in various public trusts and honourable employments has been reduced by misfortunes to a want of many of those comforts with which he had hoped the industry and exertions of earlier years would have crowned the evening of his days. The last act of Congress for the relief of soldiers and officers of the revolution he hopes will be found to reach his care and he places the facts of his service before the Honorable Secretary at War in the confident hope that they will be comprehended within the meaning and intention of that act. The Deponent has no documentary evidence in regard to his service nor does he know of any person living from when he could procur the testimony as to his service. He was very young, when he entered the service, and there were none younger than himself in his company-he believes there are very few survivors of the services in which he was engaged. This Deponent hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed before me. Alexander McDonald Justice of Peace Commission Book of Governor John Sevier April 2, 1796 - June 16, 1801 State of Tennessee p. 26 Robert McFarland commissioned First Major of the regiment of Jefferson County, during good behaviour October 22nd 1799. Robert McFarland's DAR #A076834. Last Will and Testament of Robert McFarland of Jefferson Co. TN --Jefferson County TN Will Book 4, pp. 433, 434 ROBERT MCFARLAND SENR'S WILL I Robert McFarland Senr of the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee having become old and weak of Boddy but of sound mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make, ordain, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament as follows, First to my son James McFarland, my son John McFarland, my daughter Jane who intermarried with John Hogan Bean, my daughter Elizabeth who intermarried with Robert Hill, my daughter Margaret who intermarried with Benjamin McFarland, my daughter Sarah who intermarried with William George . . . . . .ONE OR MORE LINES SEEM TO BE MISSING......., my daughter Catie who intermarried with John Inman, my son William McFarland, my daughter Rachel who intermarried with Jessee George, I confirm all former gifts as they have personally received from me that portion of my estate that I desired for them at the time they left me. Second to my son Robert McFarland I give and grant all the rights that I already have to that tract or parcel of land that he now lives on to be designated by a line running from the beginning corner of my North Carolina grant to where the two creeks meet in my meadow running there with the <____sic___> Creek on Spring Branch until it comes near to where an apple tree stands on the West Side of Side of Branch, thence so as to include the whole of the branch on my side until it comes to some Rooks above my springs above to my S. Son until the head spring therof leaving him the use of S. head Spring thence in a direct line so as to inter-sect the old line near a field of mine known by the name of the hollow field thence with S. line to where it corners with William Cox Sen'rs land. 3rd to my daughter Malinda McFarland I give and bequeath the horse ____ I formerly gave to her also one cow and calf, a bed and furniture and whatever else she may have acquired since she has kept house for me. 4th to my son Benjamin McFarland I give the tract of land whereon I now live provided he should return home from Missouri by the First day of January or at a reasonable time after and live with me and supply me with all the necessaries of life and do all things necessary to tender me comfortable as long as I may live but in case he should, fail, refuse or neglect to attend to me as above stated my will is that or then my daughter Malinda or my daughter Dorcas either of them that may comply with the conditions of this bequest should be entitled to S. lands giving to the oldest the first offer of same. 5th to my daughter Kitturah who interemarried with Zophar Layne I confirm all the gifts that I once made to her and she has received that portion intended for her except what may be hereinafter named. 6th to my daughter Dorcas who is now intermarried with Beverly Talley I give the Sorrell mare now in her possession also a bedstead and furniture and one cow and calf. 7th my will is that the negro Clark that was left to me by my father in law Benjamine Neal now deceased shall when myself or my heirs m(a)y be sold to the best advantage and the monies arrising therefrom be equally divided between my daughter Malinda and my daughter Kitturah my son Benjamin and my daughter Dorcas. 8th my will is my aged slave Delila who has become almost blind shall remain on and have her maintenance off the land I now live on. 9th my will is my faithful servant Elias shall be emancipated provided the laws of the state shall permit the same be done and if he cannot be lawfully emancipated I will that he shall hae the liberty of living with whom be may choose either my heirs or anyone else and in case he should live to be unable to support himself my will is that he shall have his support off the land I now live. 10th my will is that whatever property I do possess of not mentioned above shall be sold and proceeds applied to the payment of my last debts and should a surplus remain my son Benjamin shall have the same. Lastly I constitute and appoint my two sons John McFarland and Robert McFarland executors to this my last will and testament whereof I have herunto made my mark and affixed my sseal this 15th day of September 1836. Signed Sealed published and declared. In presence of his Rueben Wyatt Robert x McFarland (seal) Beverly Tally mark William Hill State of Tennessee ) Jefferson County ) March Session 1837 The last Will and Testament of Robert McFarland Snr. was presented in open Court for probate and thereupon came Reuben Wyatt and William Hill two of the sub-Witnessess to the same, who being duly sworn depose and say they were personally acquainted with Robert McFarland Snr they saw him make his mark to his said signature and acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament for teh purposes therein expressed and at the time of signing the same he was of sound and disposing mine and memory and at his request and in his presence they signed their names as subscribing witnesses to said will. It is therefore considered by the Court that said will be admitted to ___________ and therefore come John McFarland and Robert McFarland the executors therin named and was qualified for the faithful discharge of their duty thence they be exempted by the will from giving security. Attach copy from the records of my office Joseph Hamilton, Clerk From Jefferson Co. Tennessee Will Book 4 and Sale Book 1833-1840 p. 30-31, an abstraction of the records on p. 434 "Witnesses, John McFarland and Robt. McFarland sworn say that Robert McFarland Sr., who departed this life on 10th of Feb. 1837, is the identical Robert McFArland Sr. who is named in the Pension certificate shown in court bearing date the day said dec'd departed this life leaving widow by the name of ?. She has not lived with him for more than six years and she is a citizen of Alabama. He died leaving the following chidren: James McFarland, a citizen of Carroll County, Georgia, John McFarland of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Jane McFarland who married John H. Bean, their residence unknown and reported to be dead, Elizabeth Hill widow of Jefferson County, Tennessee, the late Elizabeth McFarland, Margaret, who married Benj. McFarland, living in Missouri, Sarah who married Wm George living in Missouri, Robert McFarland of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Polly, who married Rolin Lawrence, living in McMinn County, Tennessee, Wm. McFarland residence unknown, Catherine, who married John Inman, of Jefferson County Tennessee, Rachel who married Jesse George, living in Missouri, Malinda Mcfarland of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Kitturah, who married Zophar Jayne, living in Illinois, Benj. McFarland, living in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ************************* FOURTH GENERATION ************************* ***** 33 ***** Robert McFARLAND, son of Robert McFARLAND and Martha _____, was born 15 Mar 1759 in Orange County, North Carolina, died 10 Feb 1837 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, buried in McFarland Cem, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Robert married (1) 5 Apr 1778 in Bedford County, Virginia to Margaret McNUTT daughter of George MC NUTT, born 13 Dec 1759 in Knox County, Tennessee, died 25 Jul 1804 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Robert married (2) 31 Aug 1805 in Jefferson County, Tennessee to Mary NEAL daughter of Benj, born about 1775 in Virginia, died 1820 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Robert married (3) 8 Mar 1821 in Jefferson County, Tennessee to Mary WEAVER born about 1760 in Virginia(?). ----- NOTES FOR Robert McFARLAND: MILITARY: Revolutionary War; Dar Patriotic Index; Lieutenant and Captain in North Carolina Militia. CONFLICT-DEATH: 10 Feb 1837 from IGI at FHC; DAR Patriotic Index says 20 May 1834. World Family Tree #5 has died 20 may 1834 and 16 Feb 1837. NOTES: One source is DAR Magazine No.76, 122; DAR No 83, 391. RESIDENCE: Robert move to Washington County, Virginia and then to Greene County, and lived in the Bend of the Nolichucky River, a short distance west of John McFarland, his uncle. Robert became the first sheriff of Jefferson County. Mentioned in THE MYTH OF SIR JOHN MACFARLANE 1997,1998 by James A. McFarland (C)ole Creek Productions, Inc. Tulsa, OK, copy at Houston Public Library (Clayton Branch). BIOGRAPHY: From Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Applications, Seattle Public Library; Robert McFarland born 15 Mar 1759 Orange Co, VA; about age 8 with father to Bedford County, VA, for about 4 years, thence to Botetourt County, VA, where entered Rev War 1776, moved to Washington Co, VA 1779, moved to Jefferson Co, TN. Had son Robert, Jr, Carl<?>. Died 20 May 1834. Married Margaret McNutt of Jefferson County, TN; Son Robert born 17 Apr 1791, died 11 Aug 1844 <who married (1) Hannah BARTON, and (2) Mary Ann SCOTT [1800-1866]>. CONFLICT-MARRIAGE: Note similarity of Marriage dates of Robert MC Farland and Mary Jones 3 Apr 1778 Bedford county. "Marriage Bonds of Bedford County, VA 1755-1800" by Earle S. Dennis 1932 at Bellingham Library R929.3755 Marriage. RESIDENCE: 1779-(<=) 1783 Washington County, VA. RESIDENCE: He was among the pioneer settlers on the Wataga Settlement, entering claim to a tract of land at Springvale, now Jefferson County, in 1783, at the close of the Revolutionary War. LAND: 1783 TENNESSEE, Greene County Oct 22 William T. Lewis entered 640 acres including improvements by Samuel King in great bend of Nolichucky River, below mouth of Lick River. Caveat by Robert McFarland 17 Jan 1784; caveat withdrawn & grant to James M. Lewis. Warrant 2 Dec 1784; (Book 1, page 22). LAND: 1783 TENNESSEE, Greene County Oct 27 Joseph Alexander entered 200 acres in Greene County, on Long Creek, Warrant 7 June 1784; granted to Robert McFarland (Book 1, page 76). COURT: 1790 TENNESSEE, Greene County May Common Pleas. Robert McFarland, overseer of road from William McFarland's place, to river road near Long Creek; Jesse Hopkins overseer of road from Lick Creek to William McFarlands (Page 158). TAXLIST: 1785 VIRGINIA, Washington County: Robert Jr (est born 1755-1760). PLACE: Russell County formed 1785 from Washington County. TAXLIST: 1790 VIRGINIA, Russell County: Robert. RESIDENCE: Lived abt 1790 in Greene County, Tn, after his uncle John had moved there. Robert lived in the Bend of the Nolichucky River, a short distance west of John McFarland, his uncle. TAXLIST: 1791/2 TENNESSEE, Greene County Robert McFarland, Benj. Mcfarland. TAXLIST: 1797 TENNESSEE, Greene County Robert McFarling, 1 white, no acreage. TAXLIST: 1800 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County"Early Tennessee Tax Lists" Byron Sistler 1977 Bellingham Library 929.3768 Robert McFarland. MARRIAGE: 1820 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County. Robert McFarland and Mary Weaver. March 8, 1820, St. Pauls Presbyterian Church. SOURCE: IGI. [*** NOTE: Elsewhere have marriage as March 8, 1821 ***] First Sheriff of Jefferson County, TN. DEATH: Pension book shows Robert died May 20, 1834, but the old family bible states it as February 5, 1837. PROBATE: 1836 Jefferson Co, TN. SOURCE: World Family Tree Disk #5 has family and childrens dates, and also LDS Ancestral File. CEMETERY: TENNESSEE, Hamblen County, Col. Robert McFarland Cemetery (6 1/2 miles SE of Morristown). Robert McFarland March 15, 1759 -Feb 5, 1837. Elizabeth Hill w/o Robert d. May 9, 1833, age 54y, 5m, 28d. Robert Hill d. Feb 26, 1832, age 81y, 4m, 1d. Mary A. McFarland w/o Robert McFarland Feb 11, 1799 - Feb 23, 1866. SOURCE: USGENWEB, Hamblen County, INTERNET. ----- NOTES FOR Margaret McNUTT: PARENTS: George MC NUTT. BIRTH: First white child born south of the French Broad River. ----- NOTES FOR Mary NEAL: PARENTS: Benjamin NEAL and Elizabeth _____. MARRIAGE: Married (1) ______ COX. ===CHILDREN of Robert McFARLAND and Margaret McNUTT + 101 James M. McFARLAND b 2 Nov 1778 Botetourt County, Virginia. M Elizabeth CARMICHAEL. + 102 John McFARLAND b 17 May 1780 Washington County, Virginia. M Virginia (Jane) (Jenny) McNUTT. + 103 Jane (Jean) McFARLAND b 12 Mar 1782 Washington County, Virginia. M John Hogan BEAN. + 104 Elizabeth (Betsy) McFARLAND b 11 Nov 1784/1788 Washington County, Virginia. M Robert HILL. + 105 Margaret (Peggy) McFARLAND b 27 Jan 1787 Washington County, Virginia. M Benjamin A. McFARLAND. + 106 Sarah (Lucy) McFARLAND b 13 Dec 1788 Washington County, Virginia. M William GEORGE. + 107 Robert McFARLAND b 17 Apr 1791 Greene County, Tennessee. M (1) Hannah BARTON. M (2) Mary Ann SCOTT. + 108 Mary (Polly) McFARLAND b 28 May 1793 Greene County, Tennessee. M Rowland LARRIMORE. + 109 William McFARLAND b 4 Oct 1795 Greene County, Tennessee. M Mary McNUTT. + 110 Catherine McFARLAND b 26 Jan 1799 Jefferson County, Tennessee. M John INMAN. + 111 Rachel McFARLAND b 23 Dec 1802 Jefferson County, Tennessee. M Jessie GEORGE. ===CHILDREN of Robert McFARLAND and Mary NEAL 112 Melinda McFARLAND b 20 Jun 1806 Jefferson County, Tennessee. + 113 Keturah McFARLAND b 22 Sep 1808 Jefferson County, Tennessee. M Zopher JAYNE. 114 Dorcas McFARLAND b 24 Oct 1811 Jefferson County, Tennessee, d abt 1811/1817 Jefferson County, Tennessee. 115 Ibbie McFARLAND b 26 Jun 1813 Jefferson County, Tennessee, d 1820 Jefferson County, Tennessee. + 116 Benjamin McFARLAND b 3 May 1815 Jefferson County, Tennessee. M Sarah COX. + 117 Dorcas McFARLAND b 11 Jul 1818 Jefferson County, Tennessee. M Beverly Burl TALLEY. **** MOST RECENT UPDATE **** MUCH OF THIS ROBERT LAND WARRANTS IS FOR ROBERT, SON OF ROBERT OF JEFFERSON CO, TN. (NOTE ESPECIALLY THE FIRST NEAR THE GREAT BEND OF NOLICHUCKY). The others at Sinking Creek, north side, do relate to the descendants of Duncan, though (perhaps?). questionable link: Most or all of Robert in Greene Co, TN is from other families, not descent from Duncan. DELETE THIS INFORMATION FROM THIS RECORD LATER. QUESTIONABLE LINK: Very weak link to this family, but a strong link with family of William, (cousin), William Lewis, and cousin Alexander McFarland of Greene County, Tennessee. Am including him here for now, as he must be grandson of Duncan McFarland. JEFFERSON CO. LAND: 1783 TENNESSEE, Greene County Oct 22 William T. Lewis entered 640 acres including improvements by Samuel King in great bend of Nolichucky River, below mouth of Lick River. Caveat by Robert McFarland 17 Jan 1784; caveat withdrawn & grant to James M. Lewis. Warrant 2 Dec 1784; (Book 1, page 22). LAND: 1783 TENNESSEE, Greene County Oct 23 Thomas Jonakin entered 400 acres in Greene Co, at head of south fork of Sinking Creek, on north side of Nolichucky River, below Bent Creek; warrant 7 June 1784; granted to Robert McFarlin. (Book 1, page 46). LINKS: Oct 22 1783 same date for Alexander McFarland, and area of Sinking Creek same place as Alexander. LAND: 1783 TENNESSEE, Greene County Oct 27 Joseph Alexander entered 200 acres in Greene County, on Long Creek, Warrant 7 June 1784; granted to Robert McFarland (Book 1, page 76). LAND: 1786 TENNESSE, Greene County Nov 1 Robert Armstrong entered 300 acres in Greene County, on south side of Nolichucky River, adj. Robert McFarland. (Page 101. #72.). LAND: 1788 TENNESSEE, Greene County Aug 23 Robert McFarland entered 400 acres on south side of Sinking Creek, including John Crouch Cabin. (Page 43, grant #641). LAND: 1789 TENNESSEE, Greene County Aug 22 grant to Robert McFarland 331 acres on south side of Nolachucky River (Grant #818). COURT: 1790 TENNESSEE, Greene County May Common Pleas. Robert McFarland, overseer of road from William McFarland's place, to river road near Long Creek; Jesse Hopkins overseer of road from Lick Creek to William McFarlands (Page 158). LAND: 1791 TENNESSEE, Greene County Nov 28 deed, Robert McFarland to Stephen Pate, for 78 acres (Part of 200), on south side of Nolachucky River, grant #818 on 22 Aug 1789; signed Robert, Jane McFarland; witness, Benjamin McFarland. (Book 2, page 197). LAND: 1792 TENNESSEE, Greene County Aug 26, deed Robert McFarland to Benjamin Armstrong, for 121 acres on south side of Nolachucky River, part of Grant #818, in 1789. Witness, Alexander McFarland. (Book 2, page 217). COL. ROBERT McFARLAND CEMETERY LOCATION: ABOUT 6 AND ONE- HALF MILES SOUTHEAST OF MORRISTOWN ON SPRINGVALE PIKE. THE FARM FOR MANY YEARS BELONGED TO THE McFARLANDS. ROBERT McFARLAND MAR 15,1759-FEB 5, 1837 THE ROBERT MCFARLAND CHAPTER, SONS OF THE REVOLUTION, AT THE ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 25TH, 1918 VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO DESIGNATE MARCH 15TH, WHICH IS THE BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND, AS THE ANNUAL MEETING DATE OF THIS CHAPTER, IN MEMORY OF THE ONLY OFFICER OF THE REVOLUTION WHOSE REMAINS REST IN HAMBLEN COUNTY SOIL, HE HAVING BEEN BURIED ON THE OLD PLANTATION NEAR SPRINGVALE, TENNESSEE. COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND WAS A BOY OF SEVENTEEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND RODE BY HIS FATHER'S SIDE TO THE BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN. HE WAS BORN IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY IN VIRGINIA, MARCH 15TH, 1759 AND DIED FEBRUARY 5TH, 1837. HE MARRIED MARGARET MCNUTT, THE FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN SOUTH OF THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER. HIS FATHER WAS AN OFFICER IN THE COLONIAL ARMY AND FATHER AND SON WERE PIONEERS IN THE WATAUGA SETTLEMENT. HE WAS THE FATHER OF COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND THE THIRD, WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE WAR OF 1812. HIS GRANDSON, COL. ROBERT MCFARLAND THE FOURTH, SERVED WITH THE CONFEDERATE ARMY IN THE CIVIL WAR AND WAS AFTERWARD JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE AND LIVED IN MORRISTOWN. SIR JOHN MCFARLAND, OF ARROUQUAH, SCOTLAND, BORN THERE IN 1708 AND WHO CAME TO VIRGINIA IN 1746, WAS THE AMERICAN HEAD OF THIS FAMILY AND THE GRANDFATHER OF ROBERT MCFARLAND, THE SECOND. WILLIAM CALLOWAY'S LIST OF LOYAL AMERICANS GIVES HIS NAME AND OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO VIRGINIA. THE OLD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, IN WHICH SR. JOHN WAS AN ELDER, IS STANDING TODAY. THIS HISTORY IS GIVEN AS THE REASON WHY THIS CHAPTER IS NAMED THE ROBERT MCFARLAND CHAPTER, SONS OF THE REVOLUTION. TAKEN FROM THE MINUTE BOOK OF ROBERT MCFARLAND CHAPTER. COPIED DECEMBER 29,1936 - ADA RUTH NOE Robert McFarland: Lieutenant-Captain, North Carolina Militia, $153.00 Annual Allowance $459.00 Amount Received April 24 1833 Pension Started Age 75 (1835 TN Pension Roll) Commission Book of Governor John Sevier April 2, 1796 - June 16, 1801 State of Tennessee p. 26 Robert McFarland commissioned First Major of the regiment of Jefferson County, during good behaviour October 22nd 1799. | McFarland, Robert FT218687 RoM02 (I28861)
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| 4244 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In the 1830 census in Whitley Co. KY is a Mary McFarland, age 40-49 with two children, a boy under 5 and a girl 5-9. This could correspond with Mary Ann McFarland, probably mother of Barnabas in the 1850 census, and sister Mahala from the 1850 census. They are living next to Isaac Taylor and on the same page as Duncan, Joseph and James. In the 1840 census a Mary McFarland is living in Knox Co. It shows her to be 40-49 with two daughters 15-19. This could be her, Barnabas and Mahala with some errors in the record. She is present in the 1850 census living with her son and Mahala. She is present in the 1860 census living with her daughter Haly and her grandson Preston, age 4. | Ann, Mary (I28014)
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| 4245 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In the 1870 census, Shelby, age 2, is living with Mally, age 3, Napolean, 6 months and mother Barbara, age 23, in household of Barbara's parents James B and Christina McFarland in Tazewell Co. Burkes Garden In 1880 census, Wheeling, age 12, is living with Ballard McFarland 28, wife Eliza M, 40, and is listed as his son. They are living in the household of Peter Spracher. Living next to Lorenzo Dow McFarland. Wheeling marries Mary Waddle on Dec. 25, 1893 in Wythe Co.. Listed as M.L.W. McFarling to M. Waddle. His father is listed as L.A. Mcfarland and mother as Alex. B. Neal. Obviously this has been misread when the index was made. 1910 census: Stanton precinct, in Colfax Co. Nebraska. He has moved there to the same county where his brother Napoleon was living. Image 11/26, Leigh Village, on Wall St. fam. 126 Wheeland Mcfarlane, no age, VA, laborer at odd jobs Mary 34 VA Barbara, either 13 or 15, VA Martha, 12, VA William, 10, VA Pauline, 8, VA Loranzo,7, VA Amelia (Cornelia), 5, VA Viela, 2, VA Charley, 2 months, Nebraska Waddle, Marion, 21, VA, blacksmith 1920 census: Wytheville, Dist. 0195, Wythe Co. VA, sheet #18, Image 36/38, family 401 on Main St. McFarland, William, 55, laborer, saw mill Mary, 43 Willie 20 Pauline 18 Lorenzo, 17 Cornelia, 14 Viola, 11 Charles, 9 Daniel, 8 John, 6 everyone born in VA | McFarland, Wheeling Shelby (I30258)
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| 4246 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In the 1910 census, he was living with his wife and two sons on McFarland Street in Ladonia and was a merchant. Obituary in Dallas Morning News on June 1, 1924. "Ladonia, texas June 1. Henry L. Graves, 51 years old, died at this home in Ladonia Saturday. Mr. Graves suffered an attack of paralysis Friday evening. Mr Graves came to Ladonia twenty-seven years ago. He was engaged in the mercantile business here, being a member of the firm of Graves-Moore Dry Goods Company, which was just recently succeeded by the Graves-Moore-Fry Company. He was an active worker and deacon in the First Christian Church, Ladonia: a director and also vice president of the First National Bank of Ladonia, a 32 Degree Mason and member of Hella Temple, Dallas. The funeral services will be held at the First Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. and services will be conducted by the Rev. Cephas Shelburn of Sherman, Texas, with burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mr. Graves is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tennye McFarland Graves; two sons, Will Nunn Graves, Henry Lee Graves, Ladonia; two brothers, Dr. W.C. Graves, McAlester, OK; R.L. Graves, Canyon City,Texas. From Lola McFarland Hill's book p. 99. HENRY LEE GRAVES - married Tennie MCFARLAND. born July 23, 1872, Whitesboro, Texas. In May of 1896 he came to Ladonia. He dated Mary McFarland, and married Mamie Nunn Jan 1, 1901. They had two sons, Will Nunn and Henry Jr. In 1916 his wife Mamie died. In 1918 he married Tennie McFarland. He had a stroke June 31, 1919. On Easter 1920 he made his confession of faith in Christ at the East Dallas Christian Church, and was baptized by Bro. John G. Slayter. He died May 31, 1924 and was buried in Ladonia Cemetery. | Graves, Henry Lee (I30122)
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| 4247 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In the family Bible belonging to Nancy Caroline McFarland Sloan are these dates: Rubin McFarland born Feb. 19, 1778, died Oct. 4, 1856. Martha McFarland born March 20, 1779, died April 24, 1855 The year for Reuben's death is different. So, not sure if it is 1858 or 1856. North Carolina Buncombe Co. Deed Book 9, pp. 31, 34, 36. John Sr. is deeding land to James (253 acres on Jonathan Cr.), to Reuben (175 acres on Jonathan Cr.) William (196 acres on Jonathan Cr.) and David (116 acres Jonathan's Cr.) Missouri Article in newspaper dated October 14, 1927, a reprint of an article from 1886 "Farmington, May 10, 1886 Editor Democrat:-- During the year of 1815 or 1816, there came to this part of the country Reuben McFarland, John McFarland and others of the same name, and settled in what was known in early days as the McFarland settlement, some seven or eight miles southeast of Farmington. They were of the Cumberland Presbyterian religion, and old Uncle Reuben McFarland (as every one called him) was one of the most zealous men in the Master's interest in this country. It was about the organization of the old Cumberland Presbyterian Church in that settlement, which was kept up by himself and his relatives as long as he lived, but after his death (which occurred some time in the fifties) the church was merged into the Methodist Church South, and the old house of worship was sold, and now does duty as a cow-barn for George W. Murphy. Uncle Reuben McFarland gave his influence and example to the Presbyterians of Farmington in the organization of their church, and was with them on all occasions when he could be of service; he was ma… known in this part of the country as any man of his day, and esteemed by all as one of the brightest milestones on the narrow way that leads above. During the same year there came to this settlement Thomas George, and his brothers, Reuben, Carrol, Jesse, and Lewis; there came with them several McFarlands, but I believe of no relation to the others. All the Georges except Thomas, and I believe all of the last named McFarlands left this place for Cooper County Missouri, and...(cont. on page 28)" Note: the other McFarlands were other children of John and Mary Kinder McFarland. Land Claims: 1824 Reuben McFarland made claim to 127.6 acres in NW Sect. 18, 35 N, 7E. This land straddles the St. Francois/Ste Genevieve border. On May 25, 1842 Reubin McFarland Sr. conveyed to Reubin Jr. his land, 127 acres and all the goods, horses, houses, water, etc. for $300. "except a cumfortable support for said Reubin McFarland Sr. and Martha his wife." St. Francois Deeds Book C, p. 427. p. 656 in Goodspeed's Southwest Missouri: "...Reuben and Martha McFarland, who moved from North Carolina to Tennessee and came from there to Missouri in 1814, locating in Liberty Township, St. Francois County, where they passed the remainder of their days. Mr. McFarland was a remarkable man. He was a natural mechanic, being a good blacksmith, gunsmith, carpenter, cabinet maker, etc., and used tools of his own making. He was also a man who made friends of every one with whom he came in contact. He made a clock that kept perfect time, and the violins of his making were equal to any purchased from dealers." part of article about Thomas B. Marks, Reuben's grandson. When visiting the property in 2008, besides visiting the cemetery, also visited the "Old Clay Pit" under a grove of trees in the middle of a pasture. The people that took us to it, explained that this was the source of the clay used for brickmaking, and the source of the first brick building, a house, built around the time of the civil war. More than likely, Reuben and Martha are buried in the family cemetery, where is son Jacob and wife are buried. However, there are no visible stones. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 49 ***** Reuben A. McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary KINDER, was born 19 Feb 1778 in Bedford County, Virginia, died 13 Feb 1867 in St Francois County, Missouri. Married 28 Sep 1797 in Jefferson County, Tennessee to Martha CAMPBELL born 20 May 1779 in Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, died 24 Apr 1855 in St Francois County, Missouri. ----- NOTES FOR Reuben A. McFARLAND: MARRIAGE: 1797 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County. Reuben McFarland and Martha Campbell, 28 Sep 1797/1799. SOURCE: IGI. CENSUS: 1800 NORTH CAROLINA, Buncombe County 10100-00100. P. 181. CENSUS: 1810 NORTH CAROLINA, Buncombe County. Reuben McFarland P. 198. CENSUS: 1830 MISSOURI, Cooper County. Reuben A. McFarland. P. 215. ===CHILDREN of Reuben A. McFARLAND and Martha CAMPBELL 182 [Daughter] McFARLAND b abt 1798 Tennessee(?). + 183 Jacob McFARLAND b 19 Oct 1799 Buncombe County, North Carolina. M Mary McFARLAND. 184 Mary (Polly) McFARLAND b 1801 Buncombe County, North Carolina. 185 Houston McFARLAND b abt 1807 Buncombe County, North Carolina. + 186 Reuben H. McFARLAND b abt 1810 Haywood County, North Carolina. M (1) Martha BENTON. M (2) Mary C. PETTIT. Buncombe Co. Deed Book 9, pp. 31, 34, 36. John Sr. is deeding land to James (253 acres on Jonathan Cr.), to Reuben (175 acres on Jonathan Cr.) William (196 acres on Jonathan Cr.) and David (116 acres Jonathan's Cr.) Article in newspaper dated October 14, 1927, a reprint of an article from 1886 "Farmington, May 10, 1886 Editor Democrat:-- During the year of 1815 or 1816, there came to this part of the country Reuben McFarland, John McFarland and others of the same name, and settled in what was known in early days as the McFarland settlement, some seven or eight miles southeast of Farmington. They were of the Cumberland Presbyterian religion, and old Uncle Reuben McFarland (as every one called him) was one of the most zealous men in the Master's interest in this country. It was about the organization of the old Cumberland Presbyterian Church in that settlement, which was kept up by himself and his relatives as long as he lived, but after his death (which occurred some time in the fifties) the church was merged into the Methodist Church South, and the old house of worship was sold, and now a does duty as a cow-barn for George W. Murphy. Uncle Reuben McFarland gave his influence and example to the Presbyterians of Farmington in the organization of their church, and was with them on all occasions when he could be of service; he was ma… known in this part of the country as any man of his day, and esteemed by all as one of the brightest milestones on the narrow way that leads above. During the same year there came to this settlement Thomas George, and his brothers, Reuben, Carrol, Jesse, and Lewis; there came with them several McFarlands, but I believe of no relation to the others. All the Georges except Thomas, and I believe all of the last named McFarlands left this place for Cooper County Missouri, and...(cont. on page 28)" Note: the other McFarlands were other children of John and Mary Kinder McFarland. Land Claims: 1824 Reuben McFarland made claim to 127.6 acres in NW Sect. 18, 35 N, 7E. On May 25, 1842 Reubin McFarland Sr. conveyed to Reubin Jr. his land, 127 acres and all the goods, horses, houses, water, etc. for $300. "except a cumfortable support for said Reubin McFarland Sr. and Martha his wife." St. Francois Deeds Book C, p. 427. p. 656 in Goodspeed's Southwest Missouri: "...Reuben and Martha McFarland, who moved from North Carolina to Tennessee and came from there to Missouri in 1814, locating in Liberty Township, St. Francois County, where they passed the remainder of their days. Mr. McFarland was a remarkable man. He was a natural mechanic, being a good blacksmith, gunsmith, carpenter, cabinet maker, etc., and used tools of his own making. He was also a man who made friends of every one with whom he came in contact. He made a clock that kept perfect time, and the violins of his making were equal to any purchased from dealers." part of article about Thomas B. Marks, Reuben's grandson. | McFarland, Reuben A. (I30555)
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| 4248 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In the probate records of Hezekiah Blankenship, Rebecca is shown owning 80 acres of property, a gift to her, located on the head right of James Albert McFarland survey, and was her separate property. Also, 160 acres from the same headright belonged to her. This as a report filed by her brother Jackson McFarland. Rebecca is shown on the 1860 census living now as wife of George W. Wilkerson with their blended families from their first marriages. The marriage certificate for George and Rebecca is written as George Wilkenson and Rebecca Blankinship, issued by the county clerk in Fannin County on Feb. 13, 1854. Whether they married that date is not known. After the deaths of both McFarland parents, Rebecca and George moved to Indian Territory, which is verified in one of the probate settlement documents. Marriage certificate #0287 issued to George Wilkenson and Rebecca Blankinship | McFarland, Rebecca (I30773)
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| 4249 | Mary Helen Haines notes: In the Wythe Co. tax list of 1793 there is a Louesa McFarland in Sect. 3, north of Walker's Mountain, James Davies Commissioner. It was recorded on May 22. Also recorded on this day was Thomas Neel (Neal), husband of Eleanor McFarland, daughter of William McFarland. This would be Bland County today. There are no other McFarlands in the list. Also on May 22 was William Kidd, therefore another neighbor, and father of Elijah Kidd who married a daughter of Thomas Neel. We know from other documents that William McFarland's land was on Wolf Creek, and near Round Mountain. When William died in 1791 his son James was made administrator of his estate. James ended up buying up his siblings interest in this property from 1801 to around 1817 according to documents from Isabella Crawford. In James' will of 1825, he specifically mentions that his property in Tazewell County will go to his heirs, but that his sister Eleanor Neal and her daughter Mary Neal can live on this property for their lives. Eleanor McFarland Neel is living on this property in 1830 census with a total of 7 people. Her husband Thomas Neel is dead. Also living in this same district are the many Peary (Peery) family and the Spanglers and the Robinetts, both Michael and Daniel Robinet. Rhoda McFarland marries Michael Robinet by 1810. The sons and relations of William McFarland have moved down the valley and are living on property in Russell Co. by 1790. | Lucy (I30154)
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| 4250 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Information from e-mail exchange 2014 from Doug Jenkins at atty2637@bellsouth.net: Also - The there is a deed in Tazewell Co., Virginia where in 1817, Isabella Crawford of Tennessee (no husband or Tennessee County mentioned in deed) deeded her interest as heir of William McFarland, deceased, to James McFarland of Russell Co., Virginia. Then in Greene Co., TN there is a Will of Isabella Crawford in 1843 naming her heirs. In 1794, she is mentioned in the Will of Robert Crawford as his wife in Greene Co., TN. And in 1795 there is a series of court records in Greene Co., TN where Isabella Crawford had an illigitimate child with William Chapman. Then William Chapman was given custody of the child THEN, based on the testimony of Alexander McFarland and wife, the child was treated inhumanely by Chapman and given back to Isabella! So they had a pretty good round over that child apparently. Another exchange: I found a lawsuit today filed in 1848 in Greene Co., TN between the heirs of Robert and Isabella (McFarland) Crawford. Their daughter Mary married Alexander McFarland and the lawsuit alleges in 1848 that Mary had been dead several years, but Alexander McFarland was "probably alive and in Alabama." It also states that they had several children but only names Robert McFarland and Erasmus McFarland. I don't know that it matters, except that it helps sort out the Duncan McFarland line. I suspect that we will find that Alexander McFarland who married Mary Crawford in Greene Co., TN in 1802 were cousins and he a grandson of Duncan. And we know that Mary was Duncan's great-daughter though son William McFarland who d. 1791 in Wythe Co., VA. At this point, I would not venture a guess as to who this particular Alexander McFarland's father was, but I suspect he (Alexander) was born ca. 1780 with an 1802 marriage date. He was gone from Greene Co., TN by 1809, but it is hard to say when he actually moved to Alabama. The information in the 1848 lawsuit came from Col. William M. Crawford, daughter of Robert Crawford and Isabella (McFarland) Crawford. He says his sister Mary Crawford McFarland is dead, but that Alexander McFarland is still alive "probably in Alabama." He also states that his sister Rebecca Crawford Guinn was deceased; his brother Alexander Crawford died in 1819 and never married; his sister Lydia Crawford married Nimrod C. Willett and was widowed and then married Jotham Brown and lives in Missouri; and his sister Margaret Crawford Hall lives in Alabama. (mhh: In 1850 in Lamar Co. TX, living with Robert and Washington Mc Farlane is NIcholas S. Hall, 16, born Alabama, and Lucy P. .....unreadable last name 9 Ala.) | McFarland, Isabella (I29705)
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