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| 4251 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Information has been shared with me by Felicia Acrea and her source David Coulon Burns, both descendants of son George Washington McFarland, as well as Elaine McFarland Radney, a descendant of Jonathan McFarland. Elaine shared the Frederick Co. tax lists. Leven appears for the first time in 1805 as Lebanon McFarland. There is a gap and then he shows up as Levin McFarlin in 1813. There are other McFarlands living in Frederick Co. during these years. Leven (Levin, Lewis, etc.) never owned his own land. In the 1850 Agricultural Census, he owns one horse and one cow. Dates for the children's births are derived by logical guessing from the early (pre-1850) census records, and then the 1850 and beyond census records. Judging from the age of Leven's wife according to her baptismal records, I expect that Leven is also younger than he states in 1850. He is probably closer to Sarah's age, born in the 1780s. Of the children, it is George Washington McFarland's biography that states he is the fourth of 12 children. If you count up the number of children living with Leven in the various censuses, it comes to eleven, not twelve; however, one could have d ied in the interim years. Being the fourth is hard to figure out, because it does not fit with the census records. In the earliest census in 1810 there are three children all born bet. 1800 and 1810. If Sarah Bonecutter was born in 1784, she probably married around 1802 and had her first child George in 1803 when she was about 19. Followed by Charles and a female in 1805 and 1807 about. The female was probably Mary, who married in 1826. The Na ncy McFarland who is sometimes included as a child of this Leven and Sarah is incorrect. That Nancy supposedly married Benjamin Shultz; however the marriage records show Benjamin Shultz married Nancy Perrill, Nov. 18, 1824. They were childless; ho wever in the 1850 census have a 5 year old James McFarland living with them. There is a Nancy McFarland who married Asker M. Glover in 1815, but they moved to Ohio and she does not appear in the census. Ancestry trees say she was the daughter of J ohn McFarland of Frederick Co. who some trees put as a brother to Leven. So using the census records of 1810 through 1840 for Leven in Frederick Co. we have 11 children listed, and none born before 1800. Since George Washington says that he was the 4th of 12 children, and he was born in 1803, something is not adding up . 1810 census shows: 2 males and one female born bet. 1800 and 1810 1820 census adds: 2 males and 3 females born bet. 1810 and 1820 1830 census adds: 3 males born bet. 1820 and 1830. 1840 census does not add any more children. This means 7 males and 4 females in the census records. Now to try and place them: The two oldest boys could be Charles and George Washington. The only one who we know has a firm birthdate is Geo. Washington in 1803. He would be the oldest because in the 1820 census there is one boy 16 to 26--that would have to be George. Theref ore the other boy 10 to 16 would be Charles, therefore born from 1805 to 1810. We also do not know firmly that Charles is the son of Leven. It is because Jonathan, born 1824 names his eldest son Charles that some speculate he might be the son of t he missing Charles. Two boys born from 1810 to 20 are unknown. Three boys born from 1820 to 30. Two of these could be found in the 1850 census records: Jonathan born about 1824, and James born abt. 1826. This would mean that Sarah was approximately 42 when James was born, not that unusual, assuming he is on e of the boys and a brother to Jonathan. I am putting him in this position for now. Some trees have put an older James as son of Leven, probably because a James appears in the tax list in 1835 in Frederick Co.; however there is no way to know if he is part of this family. There is a James McFarland who appears in neighboring Shen andoah Co. in census records, born in 1804, married to Susan. From David Burns: Levin appears as the surety on the marriage bonds of Mary McFarland to Jacob Whetzell, Rebecca to John Cryder, Sarah to Harrison Ryan, and Jonathan McFarland to Susanna Keller. OBJE: _TEXT Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA | McFarland I-M223, Levin LeM01 (I15937)
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| 4252 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Isaac Barton McFarland is in the 1850 and 1860 censuses in Fayette Co. TX and is a lawyer. He was elected to represent Fayette in the Republic in 1851. In 1860 he owns land worth $3000, and personal property of $2000. He married his wife Adaline George in Cooper Co. MO in 1845, but his first child is born in Texas in 1846. My question is where was Isaac Barton in the 1830s? On Jan. 1, 1851, J. B. McFarland was issued a Nac. 3rd class land grant in Wood Co. for 320 acres: Pat. #739. Is this instead, I. B. McFarland (Isaac Barton McFarland) who has mistakenly been translated to J. B. as they did in the 1850 census? Did he patent the land and then sell it to James McFarland, his first cousin who is living in Wood Co. in the 1860 census? In 1870 he is in Travis Co. TX. In 1880 he is living in Brenham, Washington Co. TX and working as a judge in the district court. | McFarland, Isaac Barton (I28814)
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| 4253 | Mary Helen Haines notes: It does not make sense for Barnabas to be Duncan's son when you look at the 1850 census and Barnabas is living with an elderly Mary Ann McFarland, born 1789 in VA and a female Mahala McFarland age 29 VA. At this same time Duncan McFarland is living in Whitley Co. with a wife named Martha. However, we know by DNA records that descendants of Barney and Duncan are related. So, could Barney's father be an unknown brother of Duncan? Marriage records Knox Co. : http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyknox/Marriage-Certificates/groomsm.html did not find the record for Barney's first marriage...maybe not in Knox? 2nd marriage: Barney McFarland to Emley Mitchell, Jan. 24, 1874 in Vol. E, p. 378 3rd marriage: Barnabas McFarland to Margarett Brown, May 27, 1888, Vol. H, p. 491. Barnabas is in Knox Co. KY starting in the 1850 census., p. 118 fam. 821: Mcfarland, Banabas, 25, KY, house joiner Sarah A. 19, KY Eliza J. 4, KY Mary A 2/12 KY Mary A, 61, VA Mahala, 20, VA In 1860 he is in Knox Co., Lynn Camp, p. 11, fam. 71 with wife Sarah: Barnabass 35 KY farmer, 200, 100 Sarah 29 KY Jane 13 KY Mary Ann 10 KY Susan 8 KY Green 6 KY Martha 4 KY Ellisa 1 KY 1870 census: Subdivision 93, Lynn Camp, p. 181 fam. #6 Barney Mcfarlin 45 KY Sarah An 39 KY Susan 17 KY Joel G. 15 KY Martha E. 12 KY Nancy E. 10, KY Easter C. 8 KY Rusia M 6 KY fem. Malinwe M 4 KY fem. John 1 KY On Jan. 25, 1874 Barnabus 49 marries Emilye Mitchell 42 in Knox Co. 1880 census: Knox Indian Creek, Dist. 52, p. 22 fam. 197 McFarland, Barnabas 55, KY, KY, VA McF. Emily 47, KY, SC, SC McF.Esther 17 McF. Jessica 15 McF. Michel 13-fem. McF. John T. 11 Mitchell, James 16 stepson | McFarland, Barnabas BY28612 (I27906)
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| 4254 | Mary Helen Haines notes: It seems that John and Alexander Ward moved to Greene County territory along with two of their sisters, married to Alexander Rodgers and David Stuart. Alexander Ward was married to Mary McFarland, daughter of John and Mary Kinder. It is not known who John Ward's wife was. It is also interesting to note the other witness to John Ward's will is Matthew Bell, who I assume is somehow related to Rebecca Bell. Alex. Ward's name appears next to George McNutt in 1788 when he name appears on a petition to the North Carolina assembly. This area became Cocke Co. TN when that county was formed. Others in this list, who would be neighbors include Wm. Bell, John McFarland, George McFarland, Samuel Jack, Benjamin McFarland. (p. 215 of Petitions to the North Carolina General Assembly from Inhabitants South of the French Broad, 1784-1789, transcribed by Cherel Bolin Henderson, appearing in Tennessee Ancestors, Vol. 17, No. 3, Dec. 2001) In 1789 another petition lists John Ward Junr, John McFarland, George McNutt, Alex. Rodgers, Alexr Ward, David Stuart, John Ward Senr, Benjemine Mcfarland, George Mcfarland. (p. 218) Below is the research done by Judy Anderson found on-line: "Some additional research on my part disclosed a land grant in Tennessee, #2263, to David Stuart & Co., 155 acres on the fork of the Big Pigeon and French Broad River [North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee, 1778 - 1791, pg. 48]. John Ward was included in the "company." Also, the Land Records of Green County, Tennessee , Bk, 3, pg. 142, #885, showed a grant to John Ward for 400 acres on the south side of the French Broad River. It was registered in Bk. B, pg. 505, Feb. 6, 1792. The grant was signed by Alexander Martin, Nov. 15, 1790. Since Jefferson County and Cocke County enter the discussion from this point, it should be noted that Jefferson County was formed from parts of Green and Hawkins in 1792, and Cocke was taken from Jefferson in 1797. The will of John Ward III is found in Bk. 1, pg. 6. His wife is living, but her name is not given, nor is the will dated. In addition to personal items, he bequeathed to his wife the benefits of his claim of land on the Big Pigeon. To his sons, Cyrus and John, he gave his lands, (indicating there were probably other properties to be considered) to be equally divided between them. The remainder of the estate was given to his daughter, Mary. The executors of his estate are listed as John McFarland, Alexander Rogers, and David Stuart. In the Jefferson County, Tennessee Court Records, microfilm #968303, from July 1792 to July 1802, it is noted that on Feb. 1793 the will of John Ward was proven in court. In May of 1794 [pg. 94] it states the will was proven and recorded. The August session of court in 1794 [pg. 57] qualifies John McFarland and Alexander Rodgers as executors of John Ward. In May of 1796 [pg. 109] they are given permission to sell the personal estate of the deceased." John Ward's will and inventory from Jefferson County records: John Ward In the name of God amen I John WARD of the County of Jefferson and territory of the United south of Ohio being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory blessed be God for it and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend myself unto the hands of almighty God who gave it; and my body I recommend to the dust to be burried in a decent christian manner at the discretion of my executor nothing doubting but I shall receive the same at the general resurrection. And as touching the worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this lie, I give demise and dispose of in the following manner & form. First I give and bequeath to my beloved wife one bay Horse and saddle, all my pewter, one bed and furniture, also her living during her widowhood of the benefits of my claim of land on Bigg Pigeon. Secondly I give and bequeath my lands to my sons Cyrus and John to be equally divided betwixt them. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary all the remainder of my estate. And lastly I do constitute and appoint John MCFARLAND, Alexander RODGERS & David STUART Executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony of the same I hav e hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day and year above written. Signed Sealed published & proclaimed as my last will and testament in presents of John MCFARLAND, Junr John WARDE -0- Matthew BELL An inventory of John WARDE decd personal estate sold by publick sale February the 20th 1796. Alexander RODGERS Dr to a Saddle.........................................L 1.1.0 Do Do to a colt............................................... 9.6. Abraham MAYBERRY to 4 Hoggs ................................................ 4.14.6 Do Do to 1 Heifer ............................................... 1.12. Frederick MAYBERRY to two Hoggs ......................................... 1.16.6 John BROWN Dr to two Hoggs ................................................... 2.5. David FULTON Dr to two Hoggs ................................................. 1.14. George MAYBERRY Dr to two Hoggs ......................................... 3.1. John WEBB Dr to a Mare & Colt ................................................ 15.18 Do Do Dr to a Bed & Household furniture ................. 5.2 Thomas RODGERS Dr to 2 Heifers ............................................. 5.2.6 Esua STEPHENS Dr to a Do .................................................. .17.6 Bazdill DAVIS Dr to a Heifer ..................................................... 2.3. Mr CALAHAM Dr to two Cows & Calves .................................. 5.8. Absolom GRIFFIN Dr to a Cow & Do ......................................... 2.8. Uriah RECTOR Dr to a Horse ........................................................ 17.10. Thomas SMELSOR Dr to a homespun Coat & Jackett ........ 1.16. Do Do Dr to an Axe ................................................. .6. L 86.17. A just inventory delivered by us this 6th day of February A D 17 D.d STUART Alex.r RODGERS John Ward 7 In the name of God amen I John WARD of the County of Jefferson and territory of the United south of Ohio being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory blessed be God for it and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend myself unto the hands of almighty God who gave it; and my body I recommend to the dust to be burried in a decent christian manner at the discretion of my executor nothing doubting but I shall receive the same at the general resurrection. And as touching the worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this lie, I give demise and dispose of in the following manner & form. First I give and bequeath to my beloved wife one bay Horse and saddle, all my pewter, one bed and furniture, also her living during her widowhood of the benefits of my claim of land on Bigg Pigeon. Secondly I give and bequeath my lands to my sons Cyrus and John to be equally divided betwixt them. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary all the remainder of my estate. And lastly I do constitute and appoint John MCFARLAND, Alexander RODGERS & David STUART Executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony of the same I hav e hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day and year above written. Signed Sealed published & proclaimed as my last will and testament in presents of John MCFARLAND, Junr John WARDE -0- Matthew BELL An inventory of John WARDE decd personal estate sold by publick sale February the 20th 1796. Alexander RODGERS Dr to a Saddle.........................................L 1.1.0 Do Do to a colt............................................... 9.6. Abraham MAYBERRY to 4 Hoggs ................................................ 4.14.6 Do Do to 1 Heifer ............................................... 1.12. Frederick MAYBERRY to two Hoggs ......................................... 1.16.6 John BROWN Dr to two Hoggs ................................................... 2.5. David FULTON Dr to two Hoggs ................................................. 1.14. George MAYBERRY Dr to two Hoggs ......................................... 3.1. John WEBB Dr to a Mare & Colt ................................................ 15.18 Do Do Dr to a Bed & Household furniture ................. 5.2 Thomas RODGERS Dr to 2 Heifers ............................................. 5.2.6 Esua STEPHENS Dr to a Do .................................................. .17.6 Bazdill DAVIS Dr to a Heifer ..................................................... 2.3. Mr CALAHAM Dr to two Cows & Calves .................................. 5.8. Absolom GRIFFIN Dr to a Cow & Do ......................................... 2.8. Uriah RECTOR Dr to a Horse ........................................................ 17.10. Thomas SMELSOR Dr to a homespun Coat & Jackett ........ 1.16. Do Do Dr to an Axe ................................................. .6. L 86.17. A just inventory delivered by us this 6th day of February A D 17 D.d STUART Alex.r RODGERS | Ward, John (I29865)
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| 4255 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Jacob's name is spelled variously Whetzel, Whitzel. The family appears in the 1830 census in Frederick Co. p. 138, Image 79 of 116, alphabetical order. Jacob Whitzel is male 20 to 30, wife is 20 to 30. There is one male child under 5. Jacob marries again a Hannah Setzer May 21, 1832. In the 1840 census they appear as Jacob Whetzel one male 30 to 39, one female 30 to 39, one male 15-19, one male 5-9, one male under 5, 2 females under 5. This would indicate that there is a male child from the first marriage to Mary McFarland. They appear in the 1850 census in Frederick Co. Dist. 16. There are no children older than John M. Wetzel, age 17, living in the household, which would be consistent with the marriage to Hannah. So, oldest son by Mary McFarland Whetzell has move d away, but do not know his name. | Whetzell, Jacob (I16580)
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| 4256 | Mary Helen Haines notes: James McFlarnen married to Nancy Matterson on Mar. 22, 1809 in Granville Co. NC. 5 May 1817 Administration on estate of James McFarlin, deceased, refused by his widow Nancy McFarlin, and is granted to Moses Jones, esq with Elias Gay as bondsman. Court minutes of Granville County 1746 - 1820 30 May 1817 Sale of Property of James MacFerling, deceased by Moses Jones administrator; most of it sold to Nancy MacFerling Abstracts of wills and estate records of Granville County NC 1808-1833 vol II Census records: 1810: Granville Co. NC: James Mcparlan 1820: Granville Co. NC: Nancy Mcfarlin 1830 Granville Co. NC: Nancy Mcfarlin | McFarland, James (I16897)
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| 4257 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Jefferson County was created in 1792, so Robert was technically born in Greene County. One source has his death as occurring on the road in Missouri as he was coming home to Tennessee from visiting his relations. In the 1830 census, Robert Jr. is on p. 288, his father on p. 281. Robert Jr. lives near Wm. Maskall (who is buried in the Col. Robert Mcfarland cemetery. Also neighbors are Isaac Barton, many Holdaways, and Hale. In the 1840 census, Robert appears on Image 83 with families called Day, Tally, and Evans as neighbors. On image 85 is Augustus Rice and Beverly Tally. In the 1850 census, his wife Mary Ann is living in the 13th District Jefferson Co. and her neighbors include John Richardson, age 30, Ezekial Evans, age 53, Thomas M. Jones, age 31, her son-in-law, a bunch of Tally's, and J.W. Doak, the cleric. From notes about this family which exist in Knoxville TN, (and do have lots of errors for the early history), it says that "Robert III was born April 17, 1791, died August 21, 1844, at Foxtown, KY, where he had gone on business. He was buried at Foxtown, KY. He first married Hannah Barton, October 15, 1816 and had two children: John B. born Oct. 10, 1817 and Isaac born Feb. 19, 1819. His wife, Hannah Barton, died Oct. 10, 1819. Robert III remarried August 1820 to Mary Ann Scott, born Feb. 11, 1800, and died Feb. 11, 1866. Robert III was an officer in the War of 1812. He especially distinguished himself at the Battle of Sandy Creek on the Canadian border, and led the famous charge of the 23rd Infantry at the Battle of Lundy Lane in 1814, for which he as called one of America's heroes in the book called "Gallant Deeds of American Heroes". McFarland, Robert (1791-1844) SENATE, 10th and 11th General Assemblies, 1813-17, representing Cooke and Jefferson counties; Whig. Born in Jefferson County on August 17, 1791, son of Colonel Robert and Margaret (McNutt) McFarland. Schooling not indicated; occupation: tanner. Married (1st) to Hannah Barton, daughter of the Rev. Isaac Barton; one son: Isaac B. McFarland. Married (2nd), in 1820, to Mary A. Scott, daughter of Colonel James and Jane (Adams) Scott; children: William, Hannah (Mrs. Robert Barton), Lavinia (Mrs. Thomas M. Jones), M. C., Emma (Dirs. Rufus J. Kidwell), Robert, Jr., and Mary Ann (Mrs. William H. Turley). Soldier in the regular army of the United States; served in the War of 1812 as a lieutenant. Sometime justice of the peace of Jefferson County. Member Presbyterian Church. Died in August 1844, on the Kentucky Road while en route home from Missouri. Brother of John McFarland, half-brother of Benjamin F. Mc-Farland, sometime members Tennessee General Assembly; father of Robert McFarland, Jr., Judge of the Supreme Court, 1871-84; of Isaac B. McFarland, judge of district court in Texas; and of William McFarland, circuit judge and sometime member U. S. House of Representatives. Sources: Speer., Prominent Tennesseans, 67; Caldwell, Bench and Bar, 311; Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers, 1179; D. A. R. Lineage Book, No. 84, pp. 149, 151, 152, 156; Jefferson County Will Book, No. 3, 1826-40, pp. 432-34; Jefferson County Bible Records, 242. McFarland, Robert (1791-1844) SENATE, 10th and 11th General Assemblies, 1813-17, representing Cooke and Jefferson counties; Whig. Born in Jefferson County on August 17, 1791, son of Colonel Robert and Margaret (McNutt) McFarland. Schooling not indicated; occupation: tanner. Married (1st) to Hannah Barton, daughter of the Rev. Isaac Barton; one son: Isaac B. McFarland. Married (2nd), in 1820, to Mary A. Scott, daughter of Colonel James and Jane (Adams) Scott; children: William, Hannah (Mrs. Robert Barton), Lavinia (Mrs. Thomas M. Jones), M. C., Emma (Dirs. Rufus J. Kidwell), Robert, Jr., and Mary Ann (Mrs. William H. Turley). Soldier in the regular army of the United States; served in the War of 1812 as a lieutenant. Sometime justice of the peace of Jefferson County. Member Presbyterian Church. Died in August 1844, on the Kentucky Road while en route home from Missouri. Brother of John McFarland, half-brother of Benjamin F. Mc-Farland, sometime members Tennessee General Assembly; father of Robert McFarland, Jr., Judge of the Supreme Court, 1871-84; of Isaac B. McFarland, judge of district court in Texas; and of William McFarland, circuit judge and sometime member U. S. House of Representatives. Sources: Speer., Prominent Tennesseans, 67; Caldwell, Bench and Bar, 311; Roster of Revolutionary War Soldiers, 1179; D. A. R. Lineage Book, No. 84, pp. 149, 151, 152, 156; Jefferson County Will Book, No. 3, 1826-40, pp. 432-34; Jefferson County Bible Records, 242. | McFarland, Robert (I28894)
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| 4258 | Mary Helen Haines notes: John Deaver does not appear to be living independently in the 1820 or 1830 censuses. There is an Elijah, Elijah Jr., a William and a Thomas Dever in those censuses. Maybe the land that William Deaver purchased from John McFarland (the land that is present day Canton, starting at the "meeting house" which would be the Baptist meeting house, and I believe, the old residence of John McFarland who was married to Mary Kinder). 1840 in Crawford Co. MO census 1850 in Sherman, Grayson Co. TX In Franklin Co. Missouri a John McFarland Deaver married Mary Bennett Hughes on March 29, 1838. Both of Franklin Co. Married by V.P. Frank,, Minister of God. Is this a son? It would seem so. A J.M. Deaver (20 to 30) is living next to John Deaver (40 to 50) in Liberty twnship, Crawford Co., MO in 1840 census. Land Record: On May 23, 1854, John Deaver entered a claim, 3rd class, Cert. 402, for 640 acres in Grayson Co., Patent #207. A John B. Deaver served in the Civil War as Sergeant in Co. B of the 22nd Cavalry that all the McFarlands served in. E-mail message from John Clement, a descendant: Hi Mary, Greetings from David, Chiriqui, Panama I grew up in the Collinsville/Whitesboro area of Grayson County. My line John Clement born 1939 Nina Deaver Clement born 1908 John Vestal Deaver born 1866 John Arthur Deaver born 1838 John Deaver married Rebecca McFarland...in your Fourth Generation. John Deaver lived north of Collinsville. He was a farmer. He was killed by a Jersey bull while trying to save two children. I believe he was a member of the Peter's Colony which would make Rebecca one too. They settled midway between Sherman and Southmayd. just off the Hwy 5...then old Hwy 82 and now Hwy 56. I never knew what happened to Rebecca McFarland Deaver or know where she is buried. Thanks for the history lesson. John Clement Mary Helen, Now that I am here in Panama I have stopped doing research. I did some research about 15 years ago. I like to do the general history along with the family history. Why did they move?, for example. I know John Deaver's father was William. He was a private in George Washington's army at the battle of Yorktown. His brother-in-law was a Smith and was with him. Maybe a McFarland was with them since neighbors using hang out together. William went on to retire in Marshall County, Mississippi near the TN border. He wanted to fight the Brits during the Battle of 1812 but was too old. If you are up Sherman way you might go by the Friendship United Methodist Church and look around their graveyard. There are some Deavers buried there. Maybe that is where Rebecca is. It is just west of Sherman off Hwy 56. Cheers...John New message from John, Feb. 2010 John Deaver (1795-1866) husband of Rebecca McFarland was killed by a Jersey bull north of Collinsville. He is buried in the private Beasley-Tuck Cemetery north of Collinsville. This cemetery is located on the Fred McMinney farm (Whitesboro mail route) (about 2 1/2 miles north of Collinsville)). I found his grave marker and would think Rebecca would be there also. I could not find a marker for her. I also could not find a marker for John Arthur Deaver and wife Sarah Hughes. I think they are at Beasley-Tuck. Does not appear to be living independently in the 1820 or 1830 censuses. There is an Elijah, Elijah Jr., a William and a Thomas Dever in those censuses. E-mail message from John Clement, a descendant: Hi Mary, Greetings from David, Chiriqui, Panama I grew up in the Collinsville/Whitesboro area of Grayson County. My line John Clement born 1939 Nina Deaver Clement born 1908 John Vestal Deaver born 1866 John Arthur Deaver born 1838 John Deaver married Rebecca McFarland...in your Fourth Generation. John Deaver lived north of Collinsville. He was a farmer. He was killed by a Jersey bull while trying to save two children. I believe he was a member of the Peter's Colony which would make Rebecca one too. They settled midway between Sherman and Southmayd. just off the Hwy 5...then old Hwy 82 and now Hwy 56. I never knew what happened to Rebecca McFarland Deaver or know where she is buried. Thanks for the history lesson. John Clement Mary Helen, Now that I am here in Panama I have stopped doing research. I did some research about 15 years ago. I like to do the general history along with the family history. Why did they move?, for example. I know John Deaver's father was William. He was a private in George Washington's army at the battle of Yorktown. His brother-in-law was a Smith and was with him. Maybe a McFarland was with them since neighbors using hang out together. William went on to retire in Marshall County, Mississippi near the TN border. He wanted to fight the Brits during the Battle of 1812 but was too old. If you are up Sherman way you might go by the Friendship United Methodist Church and look around their graveyard. There are some Deavers buried there. Maybe that is where Rebecca is. It is just west of Sherman off Hwy 56. Cheers...John In Franklin Co. Missouri a John McFarland Deaver married Mary Bennett Hughes on March 29, 1838. Both of Franklin Co. Married by V.P. Frank,, Minister of God. Is this a son? It would seem so. A J.M. Deaver (20 to 30) is living next to John Deaver (40 to 50) in Liberty twnship, Crawford Co., MO in 1840 census. Back in Haywood County, N.C. is a very old Elijah Deaver that I would guess is John's relative. Land Record: On May 23, 1854, John Deaver entered a claim, 3rd class, Cert. 402, for 640 acres in Grayson Co., Patent #207. A John B. Deaver served in the Civil War as Sergeant in Co. B of the 22nd Cavalry that all the McFarlands served in. | Deaver, John (I29863)
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| 4259 | Mary Helen Haines notes: John Ramsey warranted 178 acres of land March 27, 1744, just north of Andrew Mayes land across the Little Chickis creek from Hugh White's grant. That land was eventually patented to James Patterson in 1788. Wrote will on Jan 2, 1747 and was in probate on Feb 2 (or 21?), 1747. Executor was wife Rachel Ramsay and John McFarland. Children listed: John and Rebecca. | Ramsey, John (I29168)
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| 4260 | Mary Helen Haines notes: John wife's last name has no documentation, but has been passed down. Still needs verification. In Buncombe/Haywood Co. NC: I found a Daniel Fleming in the 1810 Haywood Co. NC census and he was older than 46. Daniel Fleming was a neighbor of John and Jacob McFarland whose name appears in the early records as a neighbor when he was ordered to work on a road with John and Jacob McFarland in 1813 (County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Vol. “C” p. 47, FHL #463089 In the deed book A for Haywood County, p. 405 David Fleming sells his plantation "where he now lives" on the north fork of Hominy Creek for $100 to Thomas Able. This is recorded during the June session 1816. This section of land is near some of the McFarland land at Old Locust Field in Canton. Supposedly Jacob McFarland, John's uncle was married to a Matilda Fleming. Notes on Daniel Fleming found in Ancestry: A Daniel Fleming, born 1765 is shown married to a Ann Farrar in 1783 in Granville, NC. others have him married to Susanna Johnston. They put him in the 1800 census in Lincoln NC, then 1810 in Haywwod NC. In the Circuit Court records for 1816 in Ste. Genevieve County MO at various times an Abraham Fleming, Alexander Fleming and Patrick Fleming were called to serve. FHL #915670. Later Flemings in the area include Nicholas Fleming in the mid 1800s, and Samuel Fleming in late 1800s, and his son Charles R. Fleming. There are no films of marriage records this early for these counties. | Fleming, Mary (I30661)
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| 4261 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Joseph died before his state of birth could be recorded on the census and others later said Alabama, there was no state of Alabama in 1810 and 1820. His brothers state Georgia as a state of birth, and in 1820 in Jackson County Georgia, Garland Hardwick is living, p. 7. This is the same Garland Hardwick that in 1830 is in Jackson County Alabama, living next to Joseph Mcfarlane. | Hardwick, Joseph Tarpley (I30377)
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| 4262 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Joseph's death record in Kentucky states his death date, his parents James and Ety (probably Ely) McFarland, and age 76, and place of death, Meadow Creek, and birth in Jefferson Co. TN. Since there was no Jefferson Co. TN in 1776, this is probably referring to where he lived prior to moving to Whitley Co. KY. There is a record of him being buried at the Coffee or Joseph McFarland Cemetery with the dates 1778- 3 Mar. 1852. Also there an Edith McFarland, 1803-3 Mar 1853 age 50 years. (a daughter?) Not sure about the 1830 census record below. Why would he be in TN and all his children are born in KY. A Joseph shows up in Jefferson Co. TN in the 1830 census: #543, image 41/134 with: 2 males under 5, George and Benjamin 1 male 5 thru 9, 1 male 10 thru 14, 1 male 15 thru 19, 1 male 50 thru 59,= Joseph 1 fem. under 5, 1 fem. 10 thru 14, 1 fem. 15 thru 19, 1 fem. 30 thru 39 = Elizabeth Joseph is in Whitley Co. TN in the 1840 census: 2 males 10 - 15, = George and Benjamin 2 males 15 - 20, 1 male 60 - 70, = Joseph 1 female under 5, 1 fem. 5 - 10, = Clarisy 1 fem. 15 - 20, = Ailsy 1 fem. 40 - 50. = Elizabeth 1850 census: Whitley Co. KY, Fam. 360: Joseph McFarland, 85, TN Elizabeth, 50, TN George 23, KY Benjamin 20, KY Ailsy 17, KY Clarisy 15, KY Not sure how to reconcile the place of birth of the youngest children with their presence in the 1830 census in Jefferson Co. TN. Next to him, Fam. 361 is Joseph, 26, KY with wife Cynthia 23, KY, children Baker, 5, Jasper, 7, Joseph, 2, all KY. | McFarland, Joseph (I22976)
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| 4263 | Mary Helen Haines notes: L. B. McFarland's Memoirs state death date of Feb. 3, 1860 but that would conflict with court record assigning administration of his property in 1857. Caleb McFarland's records: 1810 in Rutherford Co. TN 1830, 1840 in Lincoln Co. Missouri. In 1840 in Waverly, Lincoln Co.: Calib Mc Farlam One male 10-14 (James) One male 15-19 (John) One male 20-29 (Hugh B.) One male 50-59 (Caleb) One female 10-14 (Ellen) One female 20-29 One female 40-49 (Nancy) 2 of sons deaf and dumb 5 slaves Property administrated in 1857 in Lincoln Co. MO. Assigned to Hugh B. McFarland as administrator. Caleb died without a will. In the 1850 census Nancy is a widow, living in Lincoln Co. MO with son Hugh B. McFarland, age 35, born in TN, and John age 26 a student, deaf and dumb, born MO, and Ellen a daughter 22 MO, and James 20, also deaf and dumb, born MO. In the slave schedule there are 14 slaves listed as property to D. McFarland. In a questionnaire called the U.S. Special Census on Deaf Family Marriages and Hearing Relatives filled out for Gallandet University from 1888-1895 (available on Ancestry) concerning Caleb's family history and his deafness, he states that his pare nts were cousins. Also included are exact birthdates for himself, his brother, and his wife's name, birth date and their marriage date. He also states that his brother is married and that he had a sister who was deaf. His brother also filled one o ut. They both state that they had a sister who was deaf as well, but do not name her. There is one female that appeared in the 1840 census that is unnamed and that could be her. If Caleb's wife is Nancy Barnett, she could be the daughter of Hugh Barnett Jr. (1760-1796) and Margaret McFarland (1765-1838). Margaret McFarland is the daughter of Robert McFarland who died in 1780 in Caswell Co. NC. Margaret Barnett appears i n the 1800 census of Person Co. NC on the same page as Walter and John McFarling, sons of Robert McFarland deceased. | McFarland, Caleb (I18662)
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| 4264 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Land Records: 1823: Nov. 15, Reuben George assignee of William George #70, 80 acres: Sect. 24, 48N, 17W (Petite Saline area near Boonville) 1825: June 1, Reuben George, assignee of William George #146, 80 acres: Sect. 24, 48 N, 17 W (Boonville area) History of Cooper County Missouri by W. F. Johnson pp. 413, 414 ...Thomas L George was a native of Cooper County and was a son of Reuben George born in Tennessee reared there and rode to Cooper County on horseback from his Tennessee home made a location on the Petit Saline creek and married Sallie McFarland, daughter of another pioneer family. ... Reuben George, father of T L George born Feb 23 1792, came to the state from Tennessee in the year 1816 and settled on a farm 4 miles south of Boonville on the Petit Saline creek. He married Sarah McFarland April 1 1821. Thomas L George was born on the said farm, January 5 1824 had two sisters and one brother: Mrs. Nancy (George) Aseltyne, Ellen George and Jacob L George all now dead....Jacob McFarland great grandfather was born Feb 21 1772. Nancy (Cathy) McFarland his wife was born Jan 18 1780 and came to this state from North Carolina in the year 1816, and settled on a farm four miles south of Boonville MO., near the Petit Saline creek. They were the parents of Sallie George, wife of Reuben George; Sarah (McFarland) George was born in the state of North Carolina on January 13th 1802. Reuben George died in the county Jan 13 1862 and Sarah his wife died Nov 6 1873. History of Cooper County Missouri by W. F. Johnson pp. 413, 414 ...Thomas L George was a native of Cooper County and was a son of Reuben George born in Tennessee reared there and rode to Cooper County on horseback from his Tennessee home made a location on the Petit Saline creek and married Sallie McFarland, daughter of another pioneer family. ... Reuben George, father of T L George born Feb 23 1792, came to the state from Tennessee in the year 1816 and settled on a farm 4 miles south of Boonville on the Petit Saline creek. He married Sarah McFarland April 1 1821. Thomas L George was born on the said farm, January 5 1824 had two sisters and one brother: Mrs. Nancy (George) Aseltyne, Ellen George and Jacob L George all now dead....Jacob McFarland great grandfather was born Feb 21 1772. Nancy (Cathy) McFarland his wife was born Jan 18 1780 and came to this state from North Carolina in the year 1816, and settled on a farm four miles south of Boonville MO., near the Petit Saline creek. They were the parents of Sallie George, wife of Reuben George; Sarah (McFarland) George was born in the state of North Carolina on January 13th 1802. Reuben George died in the county Jan 13 1862 and Sarah his wife died Nov 6 1873. | George, Reuben (I28294)
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| 4265 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Lola was named for Lola Truss Biard, a friend of older sister Bettie. According to Lola, the parents ran out of ideas for names when they got down to the last children, and let the older children help pick the names. Our GrandLola was the glue behind all the family reunions and get-togethers. She documented everything and collected everything that had news of family members and friends of family. She maintained a keen interest in Ladonia and its doings. Her ultimate enterprise was the publication of her McFarland family book that contained the McFarland family history. Copies of the "green book," so named for its cover, were distributed to all family members, and given to various libraries, such as Dallas and Houston. I often find it quoted by researchers as a source. GrandLola was the best seamtress and craftsman. For Easter she would sew 3 frilly, girly, outfits for my sisters and me. She knitted sweaters, afghans, made decoupage containers, Christmas tree-skirts, etc. She even made her own kitchen wall-paper out of Currier and Ives prints she collected. I remember spending lots of time looking at all the interesting details of the prints on her wall while we were waiting for GrandLola and Granddaddy's special breakfast of waffles and bacon--the kind made from scratch, remember? From the Dallas Morning News wedding announcement section: Oct. 28, 1918, p. 5. "Miss Lola McFarland and Capt. Joe M. Hill were married on Oct. 24 at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. H.E. Fuller, Ladonia, Texas. The marriage service was read by the Rev. J. William Stephens, former pastor of the First Christian Church of Ladonia. Only the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The bride is the youngest daughter of the late J. F. and Mrs. Mary J. McFarland and a sister of S.J. McFarland and Mrs. Wm. M. Williams of Dallas. She is a graduate of Texas Christian University. Captain Hill is the son of Mrs. W.R. Hill of Wolfe City and a brother of Mrs. W.C. Frost of Dallas. He received degrees from both academic and law departments of the University of Texas in the class of 1916. He was commissioned First Lieutenant at the second officers' training camp at Leon Springs, and received his Captaincy at Camp Dix, N.J. Before entering the service, Captain Hill was connected with the legal department of the M., K. & T. Railway, with headquarters at Muskogee. Captain and Mrs. Hill left immediately for Boston, where Captain Hill is now stationed. This is a letter she wrote her brother Jim who had just gone overseas in WW I. Nov. 9, 1918 Letter to Jim from sister Lola from Ayer, Massachusetts Dearest old Jim boy- Can you realize that here I am, Mrs. Joe Hill in old New England-with the skies all full of snow. You aren't surprised at my being married, I know, because we the same as told you so in the night letter we sent just before you sailed. I wished so for you the day of the wedding. Your good old hearty laugh would have been a good match for the Hill family. The Mother, Edna, Mag, Bess and Mr. Hopkins were all there. We had it at Betsy's at 3:30 Thursday PM Oct. 24. Bro. Stephens read a beautiful ceremony. Ethel played the March and also played "Perfect Day" thru out the ceremony. I wore my brown travelling suit, slippers, hat and veil, and a brown fox fur. My husband looked quite handsome in his uniform. When the girls cut the cake, Ethel cut the ring, Florine the thimble, and Lila the dime.* Lila and Mildred served punch. Of course the train was late- We went on to Dallas and stayed at the Adolphus. Saw Mr. and Mrs. Frost the next morning. We left at 9:30. Came by St. Louis and Philadelphia to New York. While in the City, my thoughts certainly wandered to you and Gordon. We saw five wonderful shows, and took the Riverside Drive- but nothing thrilled me like the view of the ocean from the Woolworth Tower-How many wondering hearts had passsd out by that Statue of Liberty into the great unknown East. Now we are settled in Ayer- a little town of about 2000. Just a wile from Camp Devens. Joe is in the Depot Brigade, and doesn't see any chance at overseas. But you can't tell, he may be changed any day. You've no idea how he envies you fellows who are gone. It is hard that he doesn't get to realize his hopes after having worked so hard for fourteen months. I'm contented enough for him to stay-but not one word should I say if he were ordered to. He thinks it possible that he may be sent to California to instruct in O.T.C. If so we'll go next week-wouldn't that be superb? I'd much prefer my winter there than here. I know you must be having a grand time, and each night I pray for my two dear brothers whom the great old Atlantic separates from us. I wear your Shriner pin, Gordon's frat, and Joe's ring. Those are my service emblems. Joe gave me a wonderful engagement ring! A little larger than my solitaire set in the most beautiful platinum ring you can imagine. You knew of Morune's (?) wedding. She was just a week ahead of me. Don't know where she is, but I hope she will be happy with Ray waud (?) You can't imagine how wonderfully happy I am. Joe is so kind and thoughtful and so big and "protective". It took nerve to leave home but I shudder to think of how incomplete life would have been had I failed to join hands with mon chere capitaine. Write me, dear brother, at home, for there is no telling where I'll be, I think of you thousands of times, and have your picture before me all the time- With just worlds of love for you-Little Sister Below is Lola's own words about her early life: Lola McFarland Hill’s Early Years: An Autobiography (This is an autobiography that I wrote while on a trip with Joe while he was with the American Bar Association Traffic Court Program. While he was "conferring" I wrote just what came into my mind about myself). 1895 - I was born April 17, 1895 at the Homestead, 5 miles North of Ladonia, Tex. The youngest of 10 children, some of my earliest recollections are of going into town in the "surrey with the fringe on top". Because we drove so fast (I thought) I would look on one side of the road going into town and the other as we returned. Gordon, the brother just older than me, would look at the opposite side of the road, so we would not miss anything. Persuading my mother to buy me a leghorn hat with a daisy on it which my sisters persuaded her to return and exchange for a little bonnet (more my age) . I remember that my sisters would delight themselves with talking about their way off to Carlton College ( 11 miles to Bonham ) to school and be away from me for so long - Then my lips would quiver and tears come in my eyes, and they would laugh and take me in their arms and hug and kiss me. Twice in my life, my father punished me - - Once I thought was undeserved because he saw me as I struck back at Gordon, and I thought he deserved to be punished more than me. I was angry with my Sister Bettie for not hiding me so he could not find me, but he did! The other time I deliberately disobeyed him and deserved the punishment. He was on the front porch on a summer afternoon "talking business" with some man. My three older brothers and a friend were climbing a ladder and jumping off. I did it once and was told to not do it again - but I wanted to so much that I took the chance. I deserved the punishment and I got it. Now I realize both times were when my father was in serious mental occupation and as he was man of very quick action he probably did this with out thinking. One one of those eventful trips into town, I played with some little girls, Dot and Dimple Neilson, who revealed to me the identity of Santa Claus. For the first time I felt resentment to my father. I have never improved about being deceived. - I don’t like it. In the year 1899-1900 Miss Moss Richardson, now a teacher-emeritus at Canyon College had a little kindergarten in Ladonia in a little pink cottage. I stayed with my sister Florence (then MRS Frank Crawford) and attended that school. On rainy days, Ancell Tipton carried me to school. Big events were Gordon's visiting the school, and my pride in him and how I cried when (ole Wendelin) Wendell Fraley dropped his cap in the well and I went in crying, "That old ---Wendlin' Fraley has dropped my little brother's cap in the well and is making faces at him. Gordon did not like it because I called him my little brother. The summer of 1900 my mother, my Sister Bettie and I went to Falls City, Nebraska to visit Mother's relatives, the Crook family. This was my first train trip. When my Mother wakened me after a night on the Pullman. I said to her that I always slept good on trains. I thought every little white church with a spire was a Christian church. We were away from home a month and mother & father promised a gift to my sisters Mary and Tennie if they would not have a date while Mother was away. The girls obeyed, and the reward was a rubber-tired buggy! At this time Uncle Bob Bartley gave them "old Dan" an easy going horse to replace Hugo, a high stepping horse that he thought was dangerous for the girls to drive. Mary was very reluctant to give up Hugo. 1902 we moved to Ladonia. We were packed for the move for two months but the bad roads and the terrible weather delayed it. It was so much fun to move into a new house because Mr. John Cobb built it. Till this home burned August 1917 it was the scene of a gloriously care-free superlatively happy childhood and girlhood. A haven of love and security, a symbol of security - no inhibitions or complexities ever intruded. I loved and was loved and never doubted either. Father was a successful money maker for the times and the place and my mother was a wise and "choosey" spender. The church was our chief loyalty. While we had good friends they were not too essential to our happiness as we had brothers and sisters, and many interests in our house to occupy our time. Music and books more than any physical activities were my chief entertainment. From 1904 to 1910 I adored a boy two years older than myself. He did not know it till about 1911. Then it was too late, for my brother Jim's college friends visited in our home and from that time my interest was in MEN and not in High School boys. Back to 1904 - Gordon and I accompanied Mother to Hillsboro to visit Sister Mary whose husband Walter Jennings was pastor of the Christian Church there. On the train I saw my first Catholic nun. Sister Mary Catherine. I was impressed and a little intrigued as I am today by their out-of-this world attitude. One year later I went to Taylor to see this same sister. This time Mother was there when Mary "birthed" her first baby. They tried to leave me in Austin, but though there was no mention of the expected baby before a little girl, just 9 years old, I was wise to it all and refused to remain in Austin, and I became a problem. I wasn't so smart as I thought and when I was invited to spend the night with Mrs. Pendleton, a dear friend of Mary's, I forgot my suspicions and went gaily to spend the night. When they told me the next morning that I was a "Little Auntie" I said I wanted to see the baby's clothes so they would know that I wasn’t surprised. You see, I still didn’t want to be deceived. From here we went again to Austin and my Uncle Doc Harper. He removed my tonsils. This was the first of an unending struggle against a nasal and throat weakness that is finally conceded to be an allergy or a sinus infection. We attended a reception at the Governors mansion. Governor Lanham was governor and Aunt Perle was most pleased to take us to see him. 1911 When I was 15 years old I went to Amarillo to spend several weeks with my Sister Mary. Always the perfect hostess, she made every effort for my pleasure. In 1910 Vista Woods and I visited my sister Bettie in Konawa, Okla where her husband H. Edgar Fuller was the head of the bank. Sister Bettie planned some entertainment. Edgar Hyde tried to be nice to me, but I didn't like him too well. Rather, I liked Vista's beau better. He was a college boy and he impressed us as he would knit his brow and refer to his fraternity as Phi Delta Theta. 1912 - High School graduation - and my first real romance. I went again to Austin by Pullman train to Austin. My Aunt Perle had a party for her sister and me. I returned by way of Cleburne Texas to visit Gordon and Winnie Jackson. Joe Hill was in Cleburne at the time, but he was about 24 years old and I was just 17 and at that time he was dating older girls and paid no attention to our crowd. 1912 - 1916 - College years at TCU Fort Worth. Still happy and care-free- self-important years. Many friends and activities but not too seriously studious. Summer of 1916, my parents, Sister Tennie, and I went to Manitou Colo. in the Drawing Room of the Santa Fe Railroad. The cool tangy air and the taste of fresh raspberries when we got off the train and had breakfast still lingers on in my memory. My father was ill with pernicious aenemia and he was very gentle, loving, and indulgent for he knew the disease at that time was incurable. We returned and felt the urge to do something "on my own". So, I went to nearby Roxton, Tex., and had a wonderful year teaching school. I had received the minimum of formal education in pedagogy, so my teaching was certainly of my own design. It served the need for the principal offered me a position as principal and Latin teacher in another town with him. But World War I was brewing and my mother persuaded me to remain at home. My father died on Feb. 4, their wedding anniversary (45th) and two of my brothers, Jim and Gordon had gone over seas. 1917 I supervised Junior Red Cross in the Ladonia High School and went to Dallas every two weeks for a $10 piano lesson under Mr. Phillip Tronitz. I later learned that Roger Williams, current favorite pianist 1970-was also a pupil of Mr. Tronitz and we had a little correspondence regarding our teacher. My mind was more on soldiers than music. During this time I went to San Antonio with Una Stark Anderson to see Joe M. Hill who was to be commissioned 1st Lieut. at the second Officers' Training Camp at Leon Springs. While there I had good time with Tom Paul Sweeney also. Summer 1918 our home in Ladonia burned while we were attending a funeral in Honey Grove. Some painters set fire to a bird nest in the cupola as they were using a torch to remove paint. No words can express what a loss that was to me. Something of security and self confidence went up in that smoke. Before the smoke died down we received a cablegram from Gordon saying he had arrived safely in England. Mother reminded us of our blessings Fall of 1918 I was teaching in the High School at Ladonia. One month of school and it was closed down because of the terrible flu epidemic. During this time a letter from Joe Hill from Camp Dix, New Jersey asking me to marry him. He had been promoted to Capt. and assigned to Ayer, Mass. at Camp Devens. I accepted and we were married in Ladonia at my sister Bettie's house. Aunt Rado made our wedding cake (she had to get sugar from neighbors - it was so scarce) Ethel McFarland played the wedding march. Rev. W. Stephens performed the ceremony. I bought my wedding suit at the then rather new Neiman-Marcus and other accessories including a wardrobe trunk from Sanger's. All for a little over $700. I borrowed the money from Gordon and paid back out of 40¢ cotton - 35 bales on a 273 acre farm my father left to me. We went to N. Y. by Pullman on our honeymoon and my first trip on a railroad pass. Joe had been claim agent for Katy and they held his job for him. Ayer Mass. is 30 miles from Boston, so we saw many shows on this trip. By Christmas the war was over and we were glad to be goin back to the Southland. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS 1918 GrandLola was the glue behind all the family reunions and get-togethers. She documented everything and collected everything that had news of family members and friends of family. She maintained a keen interest in Ladonia and its doings. Her ultimate enterprise was the publication of her McFarland family book that contained the McFarland family historiy. GrandLola was the best seamtress and craftsman. For Easter she would sew 3 frilly, girly, outfits for my sisters and me. She knitted sweaters, afghans, made decoupage containers, Christmas tree-skirts, etc. She even made her own kitchen wall-paper out of Currier and Ives prints she collected. I remember spending lots of time looking at all the interesting details of the prints on her wall while we were waiting for GrandLola and Granddaddy's special breakfast of waffles and bacon--the kind made from scratch, remember? | McFarland, Lola Winifred RoM02 (I30187)
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| 4266 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Many people have put Jonathan as a son of the missing Charles McFarland who they think must have died. However, I believe Charles and wife moved out of state, and that Jonathan is the natural son of Leven and Sarah. | McFarland, Jonathan LeM01 (I16669)
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| 4267 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Margaret Barnett is in the 1800 census for Person Co. NC on the same page as John McFarling and Walter McFarling. She is shown with 2 boys under 10, 1 boy 16-25, 2 girls under 10, 2 girls 10-15, and she is 26-45. In the Dec. Court, 1804, for Person County, Meredith Cox is named as guardian for Polly C. Barnett, Margaret Barnett, Nancy Barnett, Harris M. Barnett and Hugh Barnett, orphans of Hugh Barnett. It appears that Meredith Cox and family moved to KY at the same time as the other Person Co. McFarlands. In the 1830 census the Meredith Cox family is living near the Caleb McFarlan family in Lincoln Co. MO. There are three land grants, starting in 1819 that Meredith Cox purchased in that county. | McFarland, Margaret (I18632)
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| 4268 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Margaret McFarland, age 50 to 60, is in Cooper Co. MO in the 1840 census as head of household. She is on the image 43/90, next to John Cathey age 40 to 50, and J.W. Mcfarland, bet. 40 and 50. Not found after. Possible father of Margaret is John McDowell, a neighbor of John McFarland Sr. Clark Medford in his book, ( The Early History of Haywood County, ) Published in 1961, Waynesville, NC; writes several abstracts regarding "Flowery Garden" John, Daniel and also the John which I feel is my third great-grandfather Rev. John McDowell. On page 44, he states that "John McDowell did not confine himself to just one home. After coming here from Burke to the vicinity of Canton, he made improvements there (his Flowery Garden", etc.) where he at first spent much of his time. But meanwhile, he also bought tracts in the vicinity of present Lake Junaluska on Richland Creek, including his "Kaintucky Bottoms". Here he made "improvements', and lived at times----perhaps so he could be near Waynesville in his business of land speculation. His "Kaintucky Bottoms" he describes as "lying on both sides of Richland Creek." Margaret in in Cooper Co. MO in the 1840 census as head of household. Not found after. | McDowell, Margaret (I29352)
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| 4269 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Mary Arabella would have been named for Arabella Benson Hulsey, wife of Joel Hulsey, and a close friend to James Franklin and Mary Jane Harper McFarland. Written in the family bible as Mary Belle McFarland. Often referred to by family as Marie. When listed in the Ladonia graduating class of 1897, she was Marie M. McFarland. She graduated with Boothe Merrill, C.E. Fuller, Emma Jones, Gussie Wingo, and Jessie Hatson. From p. 96 of Lola McFarland Hill's book: MARY ARABELLA MCFARLAND -Married to Rev. W. P. Jennings. She was the 10th child of James F. and Mary Jane McFarland, born, Jan. 28, 1879, five miles N of Ladonia, Texas. Among her early recollections are her teachers, Mr. Armstrong, Miss Hockaday and Miss Willie Skinner. and the excitement of the new "surrey with the fringe on top", the new piano and the new carpet for the parlor. She graduated from the Ladonia High School in l897 and her dearest friend was Emma Jones. She graduated from Carlton College in Bonham in 1898. She was a charming, attractive, vivacious girl and had many very attentive beaux and suitors. She remembers that she was the maid of honor in her sister Florence's wedding and that she had a serious romance that ended in a broken engagement in 1900. Those were the days when a father's (opinion was) considered with great respect and the dutiful children did not doubt that "father knows best." She assisted Mr. Neely Holt as teacher at Woods School House for one year. Through a mutual friend Rev. Schoonover, she was introduced to Walter Perry Jennings a young minister who had recently come to Texas from Missouri. This culminated in marriage Sept. 6, 1902 and they established their home in Hillsboro where he was pastor of the Christian Church. As the young bride drove away from her father's home her father turned away, and to hide his emotion said: "Only a woman could do a thing like that - leave all of us who love her so, and go a way with someone she has known such a little while." - It was a wise choice she made and from that moment "Brother Walter" was a very dear and close member of the family. In her new role as housewife in the manse, she excelled in many ways. Always her love, concern and loy¬alty to her family were expressed with such generosity and selflessness that she maintains a position with both young and old of highest esteem and devotion. She lived in seven towns where her husband was minister and she counts in the hundreds the men and women who enjoyed her friendship and who credit her with as much spiritual inspiration as if she were an ordained minister. Among the periods of time in which she and her husband shared their home and hospitality of which there was a great need at such a time were the months when her sisters Florence and Lola were with them in Taylor, - ¬Tennie in Amarillo, when "Little Anne" was born at her house in Fort Worth- when Sam and Jewel and Jim and Lyle first went to Lubbook - when Bakie was married - and on and on. She also shared her children with the grandparents and adoring uncles and aunts. After her husband's death, Apr.14, 1944 she has maintained her home in Lubbook. She gave two years as matron in Foster Hall, TCU. Her daughters, Louise, Grace and Jean Shelley, the grand children and the great grand ohildren oon¬sider it a privilege and a pleasure to keep close contact with one who is now in her 89th year and is still a happy, genteel, loving and oonsiderate person. Were it not for her and the cooperation of her daughters throughout the years, the famous family reunions might never have occurred. Long may she live! (Added on this page by pen: Died: Sunday Dec. 15, 1974 - Lubbock. Buried City of Lubbock Cemetery) | McFarland, Mary Arabella (I29896)
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| 4270 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Mary Montgomery is a mystery woman. There are neither marriage records or proven parentage, other than the passed down name John Montgomery. Among the early Montgomery families: Using Charles Bolton's Scotch-Irish Pioneers: There is a James Montgomery, master of the ship William and Mary, who brought over many of the first settlers from Northern Ireland, including the pastor William Boyd in 1718. He arrived on July 25 to Boston and then was cleared to return to Dublin. (p. 132, 319) There is another ship master, Robert Montgomery, who arrived on an unnamed ship in Sept. 1717 to Boston. (p. 319) Thre is a Hugh Montgomery, who married Jane Cargill in 1715 in Ballymena (p. 127) and was on the list of early settlers in Londonderry, New Hampshire (p. 264) There is a John Montgomery in Middleboro, Massachusetts. (p. 156) in 1718-19. There is a William Montgomery who settled in Kennebec Maine in 1719 (p. 219) and then was among the Merrymeeting Bay settlers. (p. 236) None of those above seem to be possible. To look closer to home, here are the Montgomery listings who had surveys made for warrents of land in Lancaster County in the early years: Alexander Montgomery, warrent #796, for 200 acres in 1734 in Octorara (near Quarryville). James Montgomery, #30, 30 acres on Fishing Creek (Drumore township), 1736. John Montgomery, #119, 150 acres in Derry township (present day Dauphin Co), 1737. Thomas Montgomery, #125, 250 acres in Paxtang, 1737. William Montgomery, #, 250 acres in L. Britain in 1743. All of the above are in close enough range to Donegal township, and close enough in years. There is a James Montgomery with wife Ann Thomson who moved from County Donegal to Pennsylvania, Lancaster County. Then in 1746 he moved to Augusta County, near present day town of Fincastle. Could John be a brother of James, or is John incorrect? The naming pattern of John and Mary's children support a James and Ann (Nancy) as parents; however none of the family histories for this couple have included a daughter Mary. | Montgomery, Mary (I29956)
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| 4271 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Memory of Mary Arabella McFarland Jennings about her grandfather: "I was under five years old when my grandfather died, but I remember his driving to our house in a new buggy-he must have been ill at the time, for he was very pale-I thought of him as a kind and generous grandfather-he gave us children candy-a rare treat. Property: Although Jackson was awarded 640 acres from the Republic of Texas (Patents #520, and 521), he actually lived on the 640 acres bought from Reuben Brown. Patent #520 was 320 acres of land adjacent to Jonathan S. Hobby (Hobbs?) and was dated Nov. 21, 1845, from abstract #11347. Patent #521 was 320 acres of land beginning on Daniel Davis's southeast corner and Hobbs on east side. Military Service during the Republic: Fort Decalb Nov. 29, 1838. This is to certify that Jackson McFarland has served as a Volunteer in the Service of the Republic of Texas for the term of three months at said Fort and is hereby honorably discharged from saidd service and is entitled to all the pay and endowments (?) for such service. Isaac Lyday Capt. Jno. H. Dyer Brig. Military Service during Civil War: In Johnny Rebs of Hunt Co. Texas, by Frances Terry Ingmire, 1977, p. 24, transcribed the document signed by A.E. Pace Brig. Gen. of the Texas State Troops the Jackson McFarland Jr. (?) was elected as 2nd Lieut. for Beat 4, of Fannin Co. on April 15, 1862 in the 14th Brigade. According to own personal records that are now lodged at the Barker Museum in Austin, Texas, Jackson was also part of Chamber's Battalion of the Texas Reserve Corps Infantry, CSA. Papers in the National Archives show him as being sent home to Fannin County in August, 1864 to thresh grain for 60 days. This corresponds to paperwork in his possession. He is also part of Wm. Dulany's Company, who was the Captain of Co. K, of the 2nd Reg't. Cavalry of the Texas State Troops. He also joined the Masonic Order, Bethel Lodge #134, in Ladonia. Fannin Co. Court House Record: Box 16 Case #532 (the handwriting is hard to decipher) Transcription as best I can interpret: Filed March 3rd, 1870 The State of Texas In County Court Fannin County ...Feby 7, 1870 To the Hon. F. D. Piner, County Judge in and for said County, Your petitioner Jackson McFarland, a resident of your County, has to state that sometime in the year 1866, he was appointed guardian of the person's and estates of the minors Peter and Angeline MacFarlane ( free persons of color,) formerly his slaves - That now, said minors are of an age, now 14 years of age, that they are able to earn a living and to take care of themselves - that they are not easily managed and controlled - that they have been until recently satisfied and controllable, and that they have been well clothed and fed and cared for - but, under the circumstances, your petitioner asked to be discharged from further trust and liability as such guardian, and as in duty bound will ..(? Cannot decipher last few words) Jackson McFarland F.D. Piner County Judge Property: Although Jackson was awarded 640 acres from the Republic of Texas, he actually lived on the 640 acres bought from Reuben Brown. In Johnny Rebs of Hunt Co. Texas, by Frances Terry Ingmire, 1977, p. 24, transcribed the document signed by A.E. Pace Brig. Gen. of the Texas State Troops the Jackson McFarland Jr. (?) was elected as 2nd Lieut. for Beat 4, of Fannin Co. on April 15, 1862 in the 14th Brigade. According to own personal records that are now lodged at the Barker Museum in Austin, Texas, Jackson was also part of Chamber's Battalion of the Texas Reserve Corps Infantry, CSA. Papers in the National Archives show him as being sent home to Fannin County in August, 1864 to thresh grain for 60 days. This corresponds to paperwork in his possession. He is also part of Wm. Dulany's Company, who was the Captain of Co. K, of the 2nd Reg't. Cavalry of the Texas State Troops. He also joined the Masonic Order, Bethel Lodge #134, in Ladonia. | McFarland, Andrew Jackson RoM02 (I30199)
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| 4272 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Memory of Mary Arabella McFarland Jennings about her grandmother: "Grandmother McF. impressed me as kind of an iron woman, ready to defend her own against any odds. When Minta and I spent the summer with her and attended school at Oak Ridge we had potatoes boiled with the jacket on every night for supper-and loved it. I thought she was a beautiful woman-erect posture and wavey black hair." Artemissa's name is also spelled Artimissa by other descendants. However, on documents from the time period, it is spelled with an "e." Memory from a letter from Bose McFarland to Lola McF. Hill, dated Jan. 29, 1967: "I remember Great-grand-ma-ma (Artemissa) when she was living with Aunt Jane Cunningham. She smoked a little clay pipe. And one day she showed me about twenty or thirty pennies; that were beginning to turn green, that she kept in a small tobacco sack." In 1890: P.O. was Ladonia, and she had 1196 acres in cultivation. In 1893 she must have been living with son Bose and his wife Sude, because she received letters from her sisters and they were always asking about them and Willie and the baby. Below is the transcription of her obituary made by Lola McFarland, her granddaughter. GONE HOME _ ARTEMISSA PENCE MCFARLAND --- Ladonia News, July 1906 Saturday, July 6, the spirit of Grandma McFarland went home to God. Aged 81 years . four months, and four days, Mrs. Artemissa McFarland was born at Land Of Sinking, Ky., March 2, 1829. When a young girl she moved with her parents to Texas, settling in Fannin county. In July 1845, she married Jackson McFarland, one of the pioneers of this country, who preceded her almost a quarter of a century ago. Mrs. McFarland leaves five children, four sons and one daughter, over thirty grandchildren and over twenty great grandchild- ren and a great host of friends to mourn her loss. Coming to this country when Texas was a republic, she spent the early days of her life amid scenes which were as full fo exciting and thrilling as they were of inconvenience and self-denial. None but the few remaining pioneers of this country can adequate- ly appreciate the hardships that were undergone by those who settled here in an early day and transformed a wilderness into a cultured, Christian communities. Without commercial, educational or Christian opportunities, they toiled and denied themselves these pleasure that rising generations might enjoy the products of their frugality. Grandma McFarland was one of this number. She lived to see her desc- endants to the third generations enter into and enjoy the fruits of the struggles of herself and her frontier neighbors. She was the product of those days and conditions when society was free from artificialities, when friendships were genuine, and life was delightfully simple and real. I am told by friends who knew her well that she was a woman of strong, positive convictions; one who viewed life from a practical, business standpoint;. Industrious and frugal, she lived a quiet, unassuming life. She was a devout Christian, but her church life, like her social living was free from ostentation. Her life was the constant expression of her faith in God. Dear old faithful mother! She now rests from the eighty years but the gentle influence, which, by a constant life, was set in mo- tion shall live on in the hearts of others long after the frail body has returned to dust. To sorrowing children and friends we would say: Trust the same God that brought her a good old age and in whom she be- lieved. In a lonely graveyard, Not very far away, Lies a dear old mother, 'Neath the cold, cold clay. Memories oft returning of her tears and sighs; If you love your mother, meet her in the skies. Now the old home, vacant , Has no charms for you, One dear soul is absent, Mother, kind and true. Ever more she dwells where pleasure never dies If you love your mother, meet her in the skies. Sunday evening a large company of friends followed her remains to the family cemetery and after services, conducted by Brothers, Lee and Parker she was laid to rest by the side of her husband. Patient and gentle in life, she was glorious in death. A Friend and Brother. Artemissa's name is also spelled Artimissa by other descendants. However, on documents from the time period, it is spelled with an "e." Excerpt from letter from Bose McFarland to Lola McF. Hill, dated Jan. 29, 1967: "I remember Great-grand-ma-ma (Artemissa) when she was living with Aunt Jane Cunningham. She smoked a llittle clay pipe. And one day she showed me about twenty or thirty pennies; that were beginning to turn green, that she kept in a small tobacco sack." 1890: P.O. was Ladonia, had 1196 acres in cultivation. | Pence, Artemissa (I30194)
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| 4273 | Mary Helen Haines notes: My best guess is that John Hanlon Miller, is the John Miller in the 1880 census In Pittsburg, living on Spring Alley St. Fam. 207: Miller, John 25, laborer, PA, Ireland, Ireland with wife Emma 19, PA, PA, PA, and son William age 1. If this is correct, then his father and mother are from Ireland. I found an 1870 census for a George Miller, 35, sea captain, born Ireland, with wife Fanny 40, Ireland, and son John 14, Pennsylvania, living in Philadelphia, Ward 3, dist. 8. This could be his family. | Miller, John Hanlon JHMi01 (I758)
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| 4274 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Nickname was Bose, and people in town called him "Mr. Bose." 1890: P.O. was Ladonia, had 226 acres in cultivation In 1887, Russell B. Hill, the town blacksmith and deputy sheriff was killed and his estate was put up for sale. A piece of land, part of Block 51 Plat of Ladonia was purchased for $400 cash. This is probably the location of the future store. 1900 census, he is listed as a Bartender. In the Scollard's Ladonia Directory, C.S. McFarland, owner of a saloon is at 314 Haines St. Cobb add. Son Will is listed as McFarland W. student at 314 hines sT. Cobb Add. He was the General manager of the Jackson McFarland General Merchandise Co. from 1908 to 1924. He became suddenly ill with a "peculiar malady," as the newspaper put it, and had a very rapid decline. Information from Attending Physician: Started noticing symptoms on July 1, 1925. Doctors opinion was he died of Lympho Sarcoma, tumors of the stomach, which came on fairly quickly, treated from July 15, 1925 till death. Was confined to house starting Aug. 1, 1925. No autopsy. Here is a transcription of two articles about C. S. Bose McFarland Announcement of his death: (not sure of date or which newspaper this appeared) C.S. McFarland Died In Paris Sanitarium There came a sad message to Ladonia last Saturday afternoon from the sanitarium of Paris; a message which dimmed many eyes and saddened many hearts. It was that the brave spirit of Mr. C. S. McFarland, which had so courageously fought its battle against pain and disease for the last several weeks, had taken it eternal flight. About sixty years ago in a substantial farm home some six miles north of Ladonia a little baby came as the fifth child to brighten and bless. This little boy was named Cyrus Sylvester McFarland, but was soon dubbed "Bose" by the family, and as "Bose" and "Mr. Bose" he lovingly dwells in our heart's memories. In his young manhood he married Miss Sue Lee, and they established a happy home here. He wife and two children, Will and Miss Ethel, survive him. Mr. McFarland was a business man of Ladonia for more than thirty years, and although a man of few words, was always to be identified with any movement for the good of the town. He was active in business until just a few weeks ago, when he was stricken with a peculiar malady, and although the hopelessness of his case was apparent from the beginning, his rapid decline and his death were a shock to his dear ones and friends. Everything that loving hands could do was done to ease his going and in the end God seemed to remember how good "Bose" McFarland had been to others and his going was as a "fall on sleep. Truly, Mr. McFarland was a man who "lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man." No one either white or black, ever went to him for help and turned away empty handed, and, though he was no professed Christian, we know of many "cups of cold water" given in love to Christ's little ones; not even his own family know of many deeds of love done for his friends, for to be his friend was to have free access to everything he owned. He was the type of man who would lay down his fife for a friend, and for friends he chose the good, the bad, the rich, the poor, the sage and little children. When the recording angel comes to write the name of Bose McFarland he will write along with Abou Ben Adhem of old, for by his life he has said, "I pray thee then, write me as one who loved his fellowmen." Tribute to the life of C.S. McFarland appearing September 25, 1925 A Tribute to C.S. (Bose) McFarland. Born March 1, 1865; died Sept. 5, 1925. C.S. (Bose) McFarland has gone out from us and will be seen no more among the walks of men. The youngest of five children born to Jackson and Artemisa McFarland he was given to this world for sixty years. He was reared on the farm, educated in country and attended college at Savoy, Texas. In early manhood was married to Miss Susie Lee of the adjoining community and to this union were born three children--two of whom survive him. Bose McFarland never made a flourish of trumpets but was a man of wonderful energy and posessed (sic) a soul full of emotions. He loved deeply those who were near and dear to him and would divide his last penny with a friend. Few men have lived and wrought and gone out of the world who had fewer enmies (sic) than did Bose Mcfarland. Here again the bigness of his soul looms large for it was a rule of his life not to speak unkindly of his fellow man. It could be said that he was liberal to a fault for there are uncounted families, and individuals who thruout (sic) the years have found their way to his place of business and there from his hands received food and clothing to carry them along without consideration on his part as to the way and manner in which they could reimburse him. He was loved by both white and black, for he was truly a friend to man. I was truly said of Bose McFarland that if the whole word were made up of men exactly like him it would be a better world in which to live. There was no jealousy or envy in his nature, he believed that every man should do his best to succeed and he was always glad when effort brought reward. He has gone home--He will be missed by many--His loss will be keenly felt not only by his wife and children but by the whole community as well. After three score years of strenuous labor, may his soul find rest in the haven of peace.----One Who Knew and Loved Him. Nickname was Bose, and people in town called him "Mr. Bose." 1890: P.O. was Ladonia, had 226 acres in cultivation He was the General manager of the Jackson McFarland General Merchandise Co. from 1908 to 1924. He became suddenly ill with a "peculiar malady," as the newspaper put it, and had a very rapid decline. From his obituary: "He was reared on the farm, educated in country schools and attended college at Savoy, Texas....It could be said that he was liberal to a fault, for there are uncounted families and individuals who thru-out the years have found their way to his place of business and there from his hands received food and clothing to carry them along without consideration on his part as to the way and manner in which they could reimburse him. He was loved by both white and black, for he was truly a friend to man." Information from Attending Physician: Started noticing symptoms on July 1, 1925. Doctors opinion was he died of Lympho Sarcoma, tumors of the stomach, which came on fairly quickly, treated from July 15, 1925 till death. Was confined to house starting Aug. 1, 1925. No autopsy. | McFarland, Cyrus Sylvester (Bose) (I30760)
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| 4275 | Mary Helen Haines notes: 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.) in 1803. Buncombe Co. Oct. court 1805: 1805, October Court, p. 54 (CMD1, p. 333 on-line) Report of a Road Jury. The jury appointed past court to view and lay off a packway from Jonathan's Creek to Oconoluftee report that nine of them met, and viewed said ways and think a tolerable pack away can be made with a moderate share of labor. Signed by: Reuben McFarland, James McFarland, John Hyde, William McFarland, Robert Reid, Robert Cain, David McFarland, William Welsh, Abraham Wiggins In pursuance of said report it is ordered by court that William McFarland oversee said road from Jonathan's Creek to Soco Creek: all the hands from Edward Leatherwood's to the head of Jonathan's Creek to work under said Overseer. William is listed in the Haywood County Court Pleas book p. 31 as Captain William McFarland's Company, on page 53, return of taxables for the year 1810, again Capt. Wm. McFarland's Company. Willliam was chosen as Capt. of a company of militia and records the 1810 taxes collected on p. 53 of the Haywood Co. Minute Book Vol. 1. It seems that William was the first son to sell his land in North Carolina and head west to the newly opened territory in Missouri. In June, 1811 William McFarland of Haywood county sells his 196 acres to John Henry for $500. This land is on both sides of Jonathan's Creek, a tributary of the Pigeon River and includes the plantation where Wm. lives. It is bounded by Rubin McFarland, and is the land conveyed by John McFarland to William. Deed Book A, p. 565-566. (According to notes on John Henry's land on Jonathan Creek, this is called Maggie's Valley today) Missouri: From the Territorial Papers of the United States 1806-1814, Vol. XIV, p. 793 is a listing of the Civil Officers appt. by the Governor of the Territory, Commission Oct. 1, 1814. For the County of Ste. Genevieve, township St. Michael's, William McFarland was a township Justice. p. 45 shows William McFarland being appointed Justice of Peace April 1, 1815 for St. Michael's. Then on Oct. 1, 1816 and again Oct. 1, 1817, William McFarlane is appointed Justice of Peace for Lamine township in county of Howard. (pp. 276, 278) (what is now Cooper Co. La Mine township) From the history of John S. McFarland (Wm.'s son) sent to the Loretto Archives in Missouri in 1946: "John S. A McFarland was born on 19 June, 1802, in the state of North Carolina. The family continued to reside in that state until the fall of 1811 when they removed to the then Territory of Missouri, and settled in what was then called Cook's settlement. The family continued to reside in that place (Cook's settlement ) until the fall of 1816. While living in Cook's settlement which was then in the bonds of St. Genevieve County, now in the bonds of St. Francis County while living there, James Smith, a young man from Kentucky came and taught school in the neighborhood, and brother Jesse who was older than me, and sister Mahala (who was younger than myself) went to school a year to Mr. Smith. This was the first school that the subject of this sketch ever attended, then about 13 years old. The next school in the neighborhood was taught by a man by the name of Jason Harrison, who afterwards was clerk of the county and circuit courts of Cole County, Missouri, and after that the lamented Joshua Barton taught school, and boarded at my fathers." Cooper County Tax List 1819 - 22. McFarlands: Alex, David, Elijah, George (two), Jacob, James Sr., James Jr., Jesse, John, Samuel, William (two). One William would be this William and the other would be William Bell McFarland, son of John and Rebecca Bell McF. William McFarland is listed as a Sheriff in 1819. In the History of Cooper County, p. 144, is a listing of the first settlers of Boonville, It includes William and his sons Jesse and John S. McFarland. "Those who settled in this township between the years Top of Page 144 1815 and 1820, were William McFarland, John S. and Jesse McFarland, George, Samuel and Alexander McFarland, William Mitchell, James Bruffee, Robert P. Clark, Joseph and William Dillard, Littleberry Hendricks, Wm. Bartlett, Jesse Ashcraft, Russell Edgar, John M. Bartlett, Abram Gibson, Thomas Twentyman, James Dillard, Jacob Newman, William Potter, Frederick Hour, William Poston, George Potter, Benj. L. Clark, John J. Clark, Kyra Dunn, K. McKenzie, Marcus Williams, James, Robert and Alexander Givens, Jacob Chism, John B. Lucus, Charles B. Mitchell, Nicholas McCarty, Lewis Edgar, John B. Seat, Jacob McFarland, James McCarty, William Ross, Abiel Leonard, Joseph W. Bernard, James McFarland, Ephraim Ellison, John Roberts, Thomas Mitchell, Reuben George, Fleming G. Mitchell, Jesse Thomas, Asa Morgan, Peter B. Harris, James Chambers, Benj. F. Hickox, William H. Curtis, William W. Adams, John D. Thomas, William Lillard, James H. Anderson, Peyton R. Hayden, John S. Brickey, Peyton Thomas, David Adams, Luke Williams, John Potter, Andrew Reavis, David Reavis, Jonathan Reavis, Jesse Homan, John H. Moore, Green B. Seat, W. D. Wilson, Thomas Rogers, Mrs. Mary Reavis, William Chambers, James Chambers and Justinian Williams." Cooper County has its first election in 1820 in the town of Lamine. William McFarland was a judge of the election. James McFarland ran for Congressional Representative, but was not elected. Voters included John Cathey, George Cathey Sr, David, Jacob, William McFarland, and Wm George Sr. 1830 census: Cooper Co. There was no newspaper in Cooper Co. at the time of William's death, so the "Administrator's Notice" was placed by his sons, the administrators, Jesse M'Farland and John S. M'Farland on October 4, 1834 that all claims and debts against the estate should be made. MHH: This explains why some trees in the past have listed Cole Co. and the place of death I assume. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 48 ***** William McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary KINDER, was born 10 Nov 1775/1776 in Bedford County, Virginia, died 17 Sep 1834 in Buncombe(?) County, North Carolina. Married 27 Dec 1798 in Buncombe(?) County, North Carolina to Susannah GEORGE born 30 Apr 1782 in Virginia, died 13 May 1848. ----- NOTES FOR William McFARLAND: CENSUS: 1800 NORTH CAROLINA, Buncombe County 10100-00100. P. 181. CENSUS: 1810 NORTH CAROLIA, Haywood County. William McFarland P. 198. SOURCE: WFT Disk #11. ===CHILDREN of William McFARLAND and Susannah GEORGE + 173 Jesse McFARLAND b 17 Apr 1800 Buncombe County, North Carolina. M Ann McFARLAND. + 174 John Strother McFARLAND b 19 Jul 1802 Buncombe County, North Carolina. M Elizabeth HOUX. + 175 Mahala K. McFARLAND b 23 Dec 1804 Buncombe County, North Carolina. M William DAVIS. 176 Eleanor McFARLAND b 23 Sep 1807 Buncombe County, North Carolina. 177 Sally Elvira McFARLAND b 16 Sep 1810 Haywood County, North Carolina. + 178 Houston C. McFARLAND b 28 Dec 1812 Cape Girardeau, Missouri. M (1) Elizabeth ROBERTSON. M (2) Susanna B. HERNDON. 179 Honor Melvina McFARLAND b 16 Sep 1820 Missouri. 180 Mary S. McFARLAND b 16 Sep 1820 Missouri. + 181 Elizabeth Ann McFARLAND b 21 Dec 1824 St. Genevieve, Missouri. M William RANKIN. 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.) William is listed in the Haywood County Court Pleas book p. 31 as Captain William McFarland's Company, on page 53, return of taxables for the year 1810, again Capt. Wm. McFarland's Company. In June, 1811 William McFarland of Haywood county sells his 196 acres to John Henry for $500. This land is on both sides of Jonathan's Creek, a tributary of the Pigeon River and includes the plantation where Wm. lives. It is bounded by Rubin McFarland, and is the land conveyed by John McFarland to William. Deed Book A, p. 565-566. Willliam was chosen as Capt. of a company of militia and records the 1810 taxes collected on p. 53 of the Haywood Co. Minute Book Vol. 1. It seems that William was the first son to sell his land in North Carolina and head west to the newly opened territory in Missouri. Cooper County Tax List 1819 - 22. McFarlands: Alex, David, Elijah, George (two), Jacob, James Sr., James Jr., Jesse, John, Samuel, William (two). One William would be this William and the other would be William Bell McFarland, son of John and Rebecca Bell McF. William McFarland is listed as a Sheriff in 1819. Cooper County has its first election in 1820 in the town of Lamine. William McFarland was a judge of the election. James McFarland ran for Congressional Representative, but was not elected. Voters included John Cathey, George Cathey Sr, David, Jacob, William McFarland, and Wm George Sr. | McFarland, William (I29522)
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| 4276 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Not sure how this Alexander is related to the Duncan line, but it is likely that he is the grandson of William McFarland, and the son of Alexander. 1782: Tax List for Montgomery County, VA, shows William and his son Alexander: William McFarelane with one tithe, 10 horses, 20 cattle. (William dies in 1791 at Round Mountain, Wythe Co. Today that is Bland Co. near Wolf Creek close to town of Bastian.) Alex McFarelane next to him with one tithe, 1 slave, 2 horses, no cattle, (This is probably William's son Alexander, born in 1758) living next to Robert Crawford, who married Isabella McFarland. Robert Crawford shown with 1 tithe, 6 horses, 8 cattle. Joseph, Willliam, and Alex are living near Thomas Ingles, Peter Groseclose. In an 1848 lawsuit between the heirs of Robert and Isabella McFarland Crawford, it lists the heirs: Col. William M. Crawford, Mary Crawford McFarland, who is deceased and it is believed that her husband is alive in Alabama, and others. Alabama records: In 1816 an Alexander Mc Farlane is in the tax list for the Mississippi Territory of Monroe Co. Alabama. Monroe county was established in 1815 and is in the southern part of the state. I don't believe this is the same Alexander as the one in Madison Co. Madison Co. AL was created in 1808. Jackson Co. was established in 1819 from Madison Co. In 1815 and 1816, Alexander MFarlin is on the Madison Co. AL tax lists and the Monroe Co. tax list in 1815. Don't know if this indicates two individuals, or one man owing two properties. In 1830 there is a Joseph Mcfortin in Jackson AL census who is 50 to 60. p. 34. There is a Robert Mcfortin also on page 29, age 40-50. On that same page is William Price and Daniel Price. Where is Alexander? | Mcfarlane, Alexander (I30080)
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| 4277 | Mary Helen Haines notes: On Jan. 15, 1800, Patrick McFarling enters 50 acres in Rutherford Co. on the wates of First Broad River, bordering William McFarland. #1761 He is listed in the 1800 and 1810 censuses in Rutherford Co. Patrick wrote a will Sept. 20, 1810, Proved Oct. 1810, from Will Book 1?, p. 247. He mentioned his wife Pegga, does not name his children, but mentions that he hopes his blacksmith tools will be used by his sons. He names his friends William and James McFarland as his executors. Source: Rutherfor County North Carolina Wills and Misallaneous Records 1783-1869, by James and Vivian Wooley, 1984. | McFarland, Patrick (I20524)
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| 4278 | Mary Helen Haines notes: On the DAR application of a descendant of Benjamin, she found a tax list for Lunenberg Co. from 1748 through 1750, with three tithes, therefore speculating that Benjamin was born in that county. I don't think this is the same John McFarland. By 1747, father John was surveying his land in Augusta County with his eldest son Robert, therefore he should not be on a tax list for Lunenberg Co. There was a John McFarland (various spellings, noted as a criminal in that county.) There is a Rev. War record for a Benjn Mcfarlin in the Continental Army, 3rd Regiment in Robert Powell Company under Col Will Heth. The 3rd Regiment was consolidated with the 4th for a few months May til Nov. 1779. I do not know if this is the same person. However, many people from this line have joined the DAR based on this record. His DAR number is #A076782, and descendants of his children Rachel, John, Mary, and Andrew B. have joined under this line. The National Archives records, available on-line at www.fold3.com show Benjamin McFarland, McFarling, etc. but all the same person, as first pay Oct. 1777 (which would be the same month that he married) and final pay Nov. 1779. He was serving under Capt. David Arell under Col. Thomas Marshall in the beginning. Then he was under Capt. Reubin Briscoe and Lt. Col. Wm Heth, then Capt. Rober Powell, and Capt. Willliam Betley and Col. John Nevill. He was at Valley Forge in April 1778, then other locations like Newark NJ in Sept. 78, Middle Brook NJ, Ramapo (Oakland) NJ, and Smith's Clove (Woodbury) New York. He had signed for the duration of the war, but fell sick while he was at the Middlebrook camp (New Jersey) in March 1779. Maybe he was sent home for illness. The record does not say. His first Captain was David Arell, who was born in Alexandria VA. Also, his later Capt. Robert Powell was from the same area. Reading about this 3rd Regiment indicates the men were from the eastern VA counties, not Bedford. In Bedford Co. Deed Records: In 1773 Benjamin McFarland purchased 375 acres on the Otter River. In 1777, his father John McFarland transfers the 100 acre plot on the Otter River to Benjamin, Book 5, p. 516. These are sold in 1785, Book 7, pp. 581, 582. In 1785 Benjamin McFarland received a grant from North Carolina for 200 acres in Greene County. Book 3, p. 345 of Greene Co. TN Deed Books. He then moves to Greene/Jefferson County to join his brothers. Robert, John. Tennessee: In 1800 in Jefferson Co. Benjamin McFarland appears on the tax list for Capt. Carson's Co. with 1167 acres, 5 black polls, 1 town lot. In that same tax list is Edward George with 300 acres, 1 white poll, 1 black poll, and 4 town lots. This must be Dandridge. (I found a Benjamin Mcfarland on the Wythe Co. VA personal property tax list for 1800. Just his name, but no property. Same district as Crockets, Duncan Gullion, Jesse Evans. Have no idea who this is, but he is probably one of our family.) The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 16 ***** Benjamin Anderson McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary MONTGOMERY, was born 16 Apr 1747 in Virginia, died 9 May 1823 in Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Married 7 Oct 1777 in Bedford County, Virginia to Mary BLACKBURN daughter of Andrew Blackburn and Ann Moberly ALEXANDER, born 1 Jul 1758 in Bedford County, Virginia, died 16 Oct 1820 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. ----- NOTES FOR Benjamin Anderson McFARLAND: MILITARY: REVOLUTIONARY WAR"Families of Jefferson Conty, Tennessee" 1992 found at Seattle Genealogical Society. On Sep 4, 1777, a month before his marriage, Benjamin McFarland began his Revolutionary War military service, and was last listed on a muster roll in Dec 1779. MARRIAGE: 1777 VIRGINIA, Bedford County. Benjamin McFarland to Mary Blackburn 7 Oct 1777; John McFarland, surety; consent of Andrew Blackburn, the father of Mary. SOURCE: Bedford County Marriage Records. MARRIAGE: "Families of Jefferson Conty, Tennessee" 1992 found at Seattle Genealogical Society. Married 14 Oct 1777 in Bedford. TAXLIST: 1782-1787 VIRGINIA, Bedford County, VA Benjamin Mcfarland 7 slaves. LAND: 1791, Dec 26, TENNESSEE, Greene County. Hugh Kelsey entered 100 acres on Kelsey's Mill Creek, on north of French Broad River, adjacent Benjamin McFarling (Page 198, grant #920). TAXLIST: 1791/2 TENNESSEE, Greene County Robert McFarland, Benj. Mcfarland. PLACE: Lived in Green County, Tennesse, that part which became Jefferson County in 1792. LAND: 1793 TENNESSEE, Greene County. 1793 July 29, TN Greene Co, Benjamin McFarland entered 200 acres on north of French Broad River, adjoining Charles Gentry and Hugh Kelsey. (Page 348, #1247). LAND: 1796/1797 TENNESSEE, Revolutionary Warrants in Tennessee page 61 No.4328 Benjamine McFarland, Pvt, 274 acres, 10 Dec 1796. On May 31, 1797 John Hunter, attorney for Benjamin McFarland transferred the warrant to Rob Allen with Willis Rogers and Thomas Seawell. "Tennessee Genealogical Records" by Edythe Whitley 1980. At Bellingham Library R929.3768W. CENSUS: 1800 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County CENSUS: 1820 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County. MILITARY: REVOLUTIONARY WAR: Private 3rd VA Regiment. SOURCE: WFT Disk #11 Includes all family data. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: (1998) Nina Crier 5953 Highland Hills Drive Austin, TX 78731 Ninarc5@aol.com. Found at RootsWeb, researching McFarland, Blackburn, Montgomery, Bedford Co, VA. ----- NOTES FOR Mary BLACKBURN: PARENTS: Andrew Blackburn and Ann Moberly ALEXANDER. CONFLICT: History of Jefferson County, VA says daughter of Andrew Blackburn and Virginia Ann Wilson. ===CHILDREN of Benjamin Anderson McFARLAND and Mary BLACKBURN + 64 John McFARLAND b 1 Sep 1778 Bedford County, Virginia. M Elizabeth (Betsy) DAVIS. + 65 Mary Blackburn (Polly) McFARLAND b 5 Jan 1781 Bedford County, Virginia. M (1) Benjamin BRADFORD. M (2) Augustus H. RICE. + 66 Rachel McFARLAND b 25 Aug 1783 Bedford County, Virginia. M Henry BRADFORD. + 67 Benjamin A. McFARLAND b 24 Jan 1786 Bedford County, Virginia. M (1) Margaret (Peggy) McFARLAND. M (2) to *UNKNOWN*. + 68 Alexander McFARLAND b 8 May 1790 Greene County, Tennessee. + 69 Andrew Blackburn McFARLAND b 9 Aug 1792 Jefferson County, Tennessee. M (1) Margaret Mathes (Peggy) EDGA M (2) Jane PEARCE. 70 James McFARLAND b 8 Oct 1794 Jefferson County, Tennessee, d 20 Aug 1843. | McFarland, Benjamin BY3019 A584 RoM02 (I29937)
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| 4279 | Mary Helen Haines notes: P. 95 from Lola McFarland's 1966 book."Adne Frances Williams - married to Dr. James Jernigan. She was born Nov. 15, 1918, in Dallas Texas. Attended school is (sic) Dallas St. Louis, Indianapolis, Ladonia, C.I.A. in Denton where she graduated in 1936. She taught school in Whitewright and in Pilot Point, where she met her husband. During his service in World War II she spent some time in Columbia South Carolina and Grenada, Miss. and in Dallas, where she was employed by the Federal Housing Administration. Upon his return from the service, they spent some time in Vernon, where he was an administrator in the Public School System. From there he spent one year in Chicago, and he received his PhD degree. In 1963, Dr. Jernigan was made President of the College, and Frances is very active in church and civic affairs and in being the "first lady of the campu. They have two children, James Jernigan Jr. and Laura Jernigan. The children and Frances accompanied Dr. Jernigan on a month longtrrip to Thailand, sponsored by the state Department and the American Association of Teacher Education. Obituary in Dallas Morning News JERNIGAN FRANCES Williams died at 7:15 AM January 16, 1996 at the Gardens a Richardson after suffering a severe stroke June 16, 1995 Frances was born at Baylor Hospital November 15, 1918, the daughter of William McKibben Williams and Florence McFarland Williams. Mr. Williams was an early pastor of The Greenville Ave., Christian Church and at one time the editor of the Christian Courier. Francis is survived by her husband of 55 1/2 years, Dr. James C Jernigan of Richardson; children, James W Jernigan and wife, Tyla of San Diego, California, and Laura Frances Espensen and husband Ken of San Antonio. In addition she is survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer and Scott Espensen of San Antonio and Corey James and Shelley Lee Jernigan of San Diego, California. She also leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends in all walks of life. Early in her professional career with a new Bachelor of Science degree in home economics at the then Texas Women's University, she began her teaching career in Whitewright, Texas high school at the age of 19. There she met her future husband who was the high school principal. The Jernigan's were married in 1940 and moved to Pilot Point, Texas where Dr. Jernigan was superintendent of schools. In 1942 when her husband entered military service, Frances moved back to Dallas and served as a home counselor with the Dallas Housing Authority. She was reunited with her husband in 1946 when they moved to Kingsville, Texas and he became an instructor and Dean of Student Life at Texas A & I University and Kingsville. In 1947 Frances accompanied her husband to the University of Chicago where he completed his doctorate in 1949. During that time she demonstrated her versatility not only in helping her husband with his studies, but also serving as a secretary for the World Council of Churches. A lifelong member of the Christian church ( Disciples of Christ ), Frances devoted her energies and talents to all phases of the church as well as a truly ecumenical follower of all denominations that serve God. As her husband advanced in the education field, Francis supported him every step of the way. In her own right, she completed her Masters degree at A & I in 1952. She served several years as a trustee of the Kingsville ISD; she was a member of the state board of the Christian Church in Texas; she was an avid reader and organized a "Great Books" group and Kingsville which is still in existence. At the time of her death, Frances was an elder emeritus of the First Christian Church of Richardson where she had served in almost every capacity in the life of the church. While her husband served as President of Texas A&M University (now Texas A&M at Kingsville), and later as Chancellor of the University system, Francis played a very important role in working with faculty and students families and helping them adjust to university life. Finally, even after several years of a disabling illness when she could no longer serve her fellow man, she called every member of her church, young and old, on their birthdays. She lived her Christianity by serving others as long as she could. Services will be held January 18, 1996 at 10 AM at the first Christian church in Richardson, Texas. Family visitation will be at the first Christian Church in Richardson, Texas on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers make contributions to the church of your choice or to the James C Jernigan Library at Texas A&M University at Kingsville. Pleasure funeral home van Alstyne 903-482-5225 | Williams, Adne Frances (I30192)
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| 4280 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Rebecca McFarland is listed as a child of John and Rebecca in the Bible records that belonged to Lucille McFarland of Newport Oregon with the birthday listed here. I wonder why she is the only child born in Kentucky. The Rebecca McFarland married to John Deaver that appears on other family trees is shown as born in Kentucky, and the census of John Deaver in Grayson Co. Texas in 1850, fam. 248, p. 357 shows an R Deaver, age 53, born in Kentucky. It could be that her mother Rebecca Bell was visiting relatives there when this Rebecca was born. In papers found in the Book G, p. 63 - 67 deed records of Ste. Genevieve County, all the other children are listed as heirs of John McFarland, except Rebecca. Why? In the documents, John McFarland is buying out all the heirs of property that was the land grant made for 240 acres on Dec. 16, 1828 in what is Avon, Ste. Genevieve County today. He pays out $30. to each brother and sister, for a total of $240. Rebecca is not mentioned at all. The Deavers were neighbors of the McFarlands in Buncombe/Haywood County, NC, and John Deaver's father William R. Deaver Jr. purchased some of the McFarland land when they moved to MO. Also, he was John McFarland's attorney in fact for selling the rest of his land after John had left. I also found a Joseph M. Deaver, age 26, that died in Dec. 1850 in Grayson Co. TX. He was born in 1824 in North Carolina, and therefore seems to be a part of this family. Mary Helen Haines notes: Need to do more research. The Rebecca McFarland married to John Deaver that appears on other family trees is shown as born in Kentucky, and the census of John Deaver in Grayson Co. Texas in 1850, fam. 248, p. 357 shows an R Deaver, age 53, born in Kentucky. It could be that her mother Rebecca Bell was visiting relatives there when this Rebecca was born. I now think this Rebecca could belong to another family. In papers found in the Book G, p. 63 - 67 deed records of Ste. Genevieve County, all the other children are listed as heirs of John McFarland, except Rebecca. Why? In the documents, John McFarland is buying out all the heirs of property that was the land grant made for 240 acres on Dec. 16, 1828 in what is Avon, Ste. Genevieve County today. He pays out $30. to each brother and sister, for a total of $240. Rebecca is not mentioned at all. However, John McFarland was involved in some kind of legal matters pertaining to Wm. Dever back in Buncombe Co. that had to be resolved after his death. It probably is finalizing the sale of his land, that he left in Wm. Dever's hands as his power of attorney. Another thought on this. It could be that Rebecca married a McFarland back in North Carolina, and had a son named Jason, then the father died very quickly, and she remarried John Deaver, and he adopted her son. That could explain why she was not part of the original move to Missouri, why she did not move to the same county in Missouri, and then why the son Jason McFarland Deaver, did not move with the rest of the Deavers to Grayson Co. Texas before 1850. All of this is total speculation, but the attribution of Rebecca to the family of Rebecca and John McFarland just does not quite gel correctly. I also found a Joseph M. Deaver, age 26, that died in Dec. 1850 in Grayson Co. TX. He was born in 1824 in North Carolina, and therefore seems to be a part of this family. | McFarland, Rebecca (I30007)
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| 4281 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Recently saw that Mary McFarland Hunter was born Sept 7, 1763 (not 1768) in Campbell Co. VA. Actually that would have been Bedford Co. at the time. There is a large gap between her birth in 1763 and the rest of the children. Something is not complete here. There is conflicting reports in the history of James and Mary McFarland Hunter. I am offering the information I have found, but DO NOT KNOW for certain that this Mary McFarland of John and Mary Montgomery is tied to this James Hunter. It does seem that there are two James Hunters, and there could be two Mary McFarlands. While many say that Mary McFarland who married James Hunter, did so in Bedford Co. others say it took place in North or South Carolina (see article below). Many say that Mary is the sister of Rachel McFarland who married John Hunter and the daughter of John and Mary Montgomery McFarland. From the records below, it would seem that James Hunter was living in Bedford in 1763. The John Hunter who lived in Guilford Co. appears to be the uncle of this James Hunter. James Hunter records in Bedford Co. VA: Deed Book 1, p. 494, 1761. Alexander Hunter to James Hunter, 239 acres on south branch of Wreck Is. Creek. Deed Book 2, p. 207, Feb. 16 1763. Alexander Hunter to James Hunter, 350 acres on branch of Wreck Island Creek south side of Fluvanna River, bounded by John Hunter's line. (This is now in Appomattox County--to west of town of Appomattox) James Hunter is present in Bedford Co. in 1771, when he is witness to a document. James Hunter records in North Carolina: James does not appear in Deed Records until 1772 when her purchased 284 acres from Adam Mitchell for 84 Lbs. on both sides of Beaver Island Creek. (Guilford Deed Book 1, p. 176 on 8-11-1772) In 1777 a James Hunter of Guilford sells to Martha McGee of Guilford 200 acres for 50 Lbs. land on a branch of Sandy Creek and Stinking Quarter, that comes from a Granville grant made in 1760. (Guilford DB 1, p. 468) (This grant may belong to the other James Hunter, unless James travelled to NC when he was 20, but he was busy in VA receiving land from his father. See above. In 1778 George Hunt Allen of Buckingham VA sells to James Hunter of Guilford 250 acres for 63 Lbs. land on the north side of the Dan River (Guilford DB 1, p. 457) Guilford/Rockingham Co. NC: The following article was found in The Heritage of Rockingham County North Carolina 1983, pub. by the Rockingham Historical Society. Found at the Dallas Public Library. p. 9,10 "James Hunter and the Regulators. James Hunter, who settled on Beaver Island Creek in the western part of what would become Rockingham County, epitomized the nature of the Scotch-Irishmen who constituted much of the first settlement of the county....His parents were from Antrim County, Ireland and he was born April 8, 1740 at the forks of the Delaware River about six miles above Easton, Pennsylvania. The family moved, about 1754, to Bedford County, Virginia. When James reached adulthood he and some of his family, along with several other Bedford County families, moved into South Carolina near the Cowpens. There James married Mary McFarland. James and his wife and some of the Hunters and McFarlands went back to Virginia. The next move is not clearly established but Hunter's grandson says that James settled on the Sandy Creek in Guilford County. He and another James Hunter living in the same neighborhood became involved in the Regulator movement then heavily concentrated around Sandy Creek. Because there were two men of the same name acting as Regulators, it is difficult to separate their activities. Both fought at the Battle of Alamance, had their homes burned in the aftermath and fled the colony. James Hunter, the Scotch Irishmen from Pennsylvania via Bedford, returned to North Carolina and settled on Beaver Island Creek near land his father had already occupied. (mhh note: The Alexander who purchased the land at Beaver Island Creek is James Hunter's brother. The land was purchased in 1777 and Alex. Sr. died in 1768. Alexander Hunter sells the land the next year to Robert Dearing. In 1779 James Hunter gets a 400 acre grant from North Carolina on both sides of Beaver Island Creek. The other Hunter in this area is John Hunter, who appears to be his uncle, brother of Alexander Sr.) The colonial governor referred to James Hunter as the general of the Regulators, an informal designation indicative of some position of leadership. Until recently, James Hunter of Beaver Island Creek has been recognized as having been the general. In spite of efforts to conclude the other James Hunter to be that leader, the available scholarship still indicates James of Beaver Island as the Regulator general. (MHH: This has now been refuted, see below.) Public Record Beyond his Regulator activities, James Hunter had a significant public record. In 1778 he was elected a representative of Guilford County in the State Assembly and served in that office until 1782. In January 1781, as the armies of Greene and Cornwallis maneuvered prior to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, Col. James Martin was ordered to call out the Guilford militia. James Hunter was major of the militia force which took an active part in the crucial battle. In 1782 James was selected by the legislature as an auditor for the Salisbury District. In this same period he served Guilford County as Treas., Sheriff and presiding Justice. He was a Commissioner when Guilford County was divided by survey in 1785 and became a Justice of the new county of Rockingham. The governor commissioned him as Lieut. Col. of the Rockingham militia in 1787. He was a justice of the Salisburydistrict and chairman of the Rockingham County Court. He was an active Federalist and a hearty Presbyterian who built the church on his land on Beaver Island. James Hunter died January 30, 1821. Recent questions about his precise activities during the Regulator conflict do not diminish his role as a patriot nor his substantial influence on the emergence and early government of Rockingham County." - Charles D. Rodenbough MHH comments. Easton Pennsylvania is in Northhampton Co. on the Delaware River, across from Phillipsburg New Jersey. Found on-line at http://www.ncdar.org/AboutJamesHunter.html James Hunter was a distinguished patriot, soldier, and public official. He was born 8 April 1740 in Hunterton County, New Jersey. He is thought to have moved South with his cousins, James and Alexander Martin (their mother was Jane Hunter, James' aunt). All three distinguished themselves with public careers. His home was located about five miles northwest of present-day Madison, NC (this area was Rowan County, NC, until Guilford County was formed in 1771, then became Rockingham County in 1785). The first deed in Guilford County that refers to him says he is "of Guilford County" (Deed Book 1: page 176) dated 11 August 1772. There is some indication that he may have lived in Bedford County, VA, before settling in North Carolina. He married Mary McFarland in what must have been quite a romance--her sister Rachel married his brother John. Hunter renounced Allegiance to the King of England and took the "Oath of Allegiance to the Colonies" in Salisbury, September 1776. During the Revolutionary War, Major Hunter played an important role as a militia member, entering as a major in the company of his cousin, Col. James Martin. They fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, serving as militia under General Greene. After Guilford Courthouse, General Greene dispatched Hunter with a message to General Washington who was in New Jersey, "a dangerous and arduous journey." His faithful servant, Sam, who spoke of the experience in later years, accompanied him. He later was involved in the colonial occupation of Wilmington.Hunter served the public the rest of his life as a congressman (representing Guilford County in the State House of Commons, 1778-1782), High Sheriff, treasurer, auditor, court justice (1790-92 at Salisbury) and committee member (1795) on laying out lots of acreage at Rockingham County Courthouse. He also helped lay out the county's borders. When the new county was formed, he was appointed Justice of Peace for Rockingham County at the first session of Court in February 1786. He remained a militia member, promoted to Lt. Colonel of Rockingham County in 1787. He continued as a public servant until overtaken by age. He died of pneumonia 30 January 1821. His wife, Mary, was born 4 February 1743 and died 29 May 1821. They are both buried in the Hunter-Dalton Graveyard near his old Beaver Island home outside Madison, NC. This graveyard is still accessible and the stones are still readable.He and his wife had the following children: 1) Mary McFarland Hunter, born 7 September 1763, who married William Deering; 2) John Hunter, a twin, born 2 March 1769, who married Miss McNairy in Tennessee; 3) James Hunter, a twin, born 2 March 1769, who was killed by Indians; 4) Alexander Hunter, born 8 November 1772, who died unmarried in an accidental death in Tennessee; 5) Rachel Hunter, born 30 November 1774, who married Nicholas Dalton; 6) Samuel Hunter, born 4 February 1777, who married Rebecca Bruce; 7) Elizabeth Hunter, born 2 September 1779, who died at a young age; 8) Dr. Robert Hunter, born 16 June 1782, who married his cousin, Fannie Martin, daughter of James8, who died young. References: Dalton, Mrs. Hunter, Jr. "James Hunter." Rockingham Heritage Book. Wentworth: Rockingham County Historical Society, c. 1983 James Hunter." Early Families in Rockingham and Stokes Counties with Revolutionary Service. Madison: James Hunter Chapter DAR. Hunter, David H. "The Major." Writings about his family's ancestry. And here is another study that is now attached to the history of the Regulator Monument dedicated to James Hunter, Regulator. According to this, the James Hunter Regulator is a different man than the James Hunter legislator. http://www.ncmarkers.com/Markers.aspx?MarkerId=K-61 MARKER K-61 JAMES HUNTER Regulator leader. Outlawed after Battle of Alamance, 1771. Nearby house was burned by Gov. Tryon's troops. Two James Hunters-one most noteworthy as a Regulator and the other a legislator-were prominent in North Carolina during the late colonial and Revolutionary periods. Erected in 1901 at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro and moved in 1962 to Alamance Battleground, the Regulator Monument-also called the James Hunter Monument-has the two James Hunters combined in the text about the Regulator to whom it was dedicated. Likewise the State Highway Historical Marker, placed in 1964, mixed facts concerning the two men. In 1953 a Rockingham County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was established in honor of James Hunter, Regulator and legislator. Regardless of how the James Hunters became intertwined, Vearl Guymon Alger set the record straight in an article in 1977. Through Alger’s meticulous research into primary sources, most importantly deeds, Alger effectively identified the James Hunters and settled the controversy. Modern scholars now recognize the two as separate individuals. James Hunter, the Regulator, was born around 1735, probably in Pennsylvania. While his father’s name is uncertain, it is clear that he is the son of the “widow Ann Hunter” who purchased land in 1755 from her son-in-law Gilbert Strayhorn in Orange County. James Hunter acquired a land grant for 200 acres in Orange County (later Alamance) in 1757. Active in local affairs and displaying some degree of education, Hunter was at the forefront of the Regulator movement in the backcountry. He is believed to have helped write the “advertisements” and petitions, and was entrusted to deliver some of them. While he did not consider himself a military leader and is even said to have refused to assume command at the Battle of Alamance in 1771, Hunter later became known as “the General of the Regulators.” Following the battle, Governor William Tryon issued a proclamation outlawing Hunter and other Regulator leaders. Tryon took his troops through Hunter’s farm, which was about eight miles from battlefield. There they burned down his “dwelling house, Barn, & (etc).” James Hunter, like many of the Regulators, sided with the King during the early days of the Revolution. He went to Cross Creek to join other Loyalists in February 1776, and then proceeded to New Hanover County. Hunter was captured at the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge and paroled a few months later. He took the Oath of Allegiance on September 6, 1776, and was accepted as a “free citizen” of North Carolina. James Hunter married Mary Walker. They had five children. Hunter died intestate sometime between October 1779, when he and a partner made and entry for a land grant adjoining his old lands, and February 1783, when Mary was named administrator of his estate. References: Vearl Guymon Alger, “The Case for James Hunter of Stinking Quarter and Sandy Creek: Regulator Leader, 1765-1771,” North Carolina Genealogical Journal (May 1977): 70-83 William S. Powell, ed., Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, III, 237-238-sketch by Vearl Guymon Alger William S. Powell, James K. Hunta, and Thomas J. Farnham, eds., The Regulators in North Carolina: A Documentary History, 1759-1776 (1971) Marjoleine Kars, Breaking Loose Together: The Regulator Rebellion in Pre-Revolutionary North Carolina (2002) The will of James Hunter, dated 10 Sep 1817: In the name of God Amen. I James Hunter of the county of Rockingham and state of North Carolina calling to mind the uncertainty of life and that all mankind sooner or later must die have thought proper now being in sound mind and memory to make this my last Will and Testament. Imprimis Order and direct all my just debts be paid and my funeral expense which I wish to be plain and decent out of my estate, I have lately given some of my property away to my children, that is to say, to my daughter Mary Dearing one negro girl named Jinny and to my daughter Rachel Dalton one negro girl named Grace, both daughters of old Grace; to my son Samuel Hunter one negro woman named Amy and four of her children, Mucky, Caroline, Frank and the young sucking child; three hundred and fifty of the property of Amy and her children. I give to my grandchildren, James and Robert Hunter, heirs of my son Dr. Robert Hunter and the said three hundred and fifty dollars is in the hand of their Guardian-Samuel Hunter for their use to help their schooling; also I give to my two grand sons-James H. Dearing and Samuel Dalton a land warrant for 1,000 acres in the hands of Pleasant Henderson or Boling Fisher, in the state of Tennessee to be equally divided between them; also I give a negro boy named Shepherd to my grand son-James Hunter, son of Samuel Hunter. All above given is to them and to their heirs forever and all accounts and claims of every description prior to this date with my children and legatees is fully settled Sept. 8, 1817. All the residue of my estate not above disposed of or given away to my legatees that God has helped me with-that is to say-all my lands one tract with their improvements where I live containing 1,000 acres on trail on Alison(?) River in the state of Tennessee held by a deed from Col. James Martin containing 2,000 acres one part of 1,000 acres a part of an entry of 5,000 acres on the Mississippi in the north west corner of Tennessee joining Kentucky, known by the iron bank held by a warrant from this State-to (?) Martin. The said warrant in my desk, the land given to me by his last Will and Testament. All my negroes, Dick excepted, and stock of every description, all my plantation utensils of every sort and household furniture of every description and all other things belonging to me not mentioned in my Will and direction is-that all the above property not gave away before this date to be equally divided between my children and legatees and share alike including my two grand children-James and Robert Hunter, sons of my son Robert Hunter died; they are to have their father's full part to be equally divided between them. My servant, Dick Davis, it is my will and direction that he is set free and clear from claims of any person or persons whatsoever for his faithfulness and meritorius service to me and family in my lifetime. It is my will that my negroes may be kept in the family except those of them that has husbands and wives, as my desire is-if they desire may be sold out of the family so that they may be near their wives or husbands; as my desire is to make their situation as comfortable as the nature of the case will admit, and hope and desire that they may be used as they were in my lifetime, with humanity and that all my property may be sold and divided otherwise as the majority of my legatees may think proper, so that each one may have equal part as above directed. Also, direct that if my wife, should live longer than me, that she shall have a good and decent maintenance, either in her own home or: with her children as she may choose; that she may be fully supplied with all necessaries of life as well as in my lifetime; also, two negroes to attend on her such as she may choose, and if she choose to live in her own home-she is to have such of the household, and kitchen furniture as she chooses to keep and after her death- all to be divided as above directed. Lastly, I constitute and appoint my sons Alexander and Samuel Hunter my Executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby ratifying and confirming this to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 10th day of Sept. 1817. If my son Alexander now in the Mississippi country should not come here soon after my death, Samuel Hunter as above is my whole Executor. signed James Hunter | Hunter, James (I29900)
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| 4282 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Reuben A. is found living next to David McFarland in the 1830 census in Cooper Co. MO. Because of David's early death, no one seems to have put together a list of David and Margaret's other children, at least in published family trees. So my reasoning for putting Rueben A. with David is as follows: In 1840, Reuben A. is now living in Pettis Co. MO, near George, Andrew, and John Cathey. He is living next to John E. Crawford, who was married to Sally Elvira McFarland, daugther of William and Susannah George McFarland.There is also a Jeremiah Jack and a David McGhee on the same page, Image 19 of 26, stamped #42. In 1850 he is still there, and his children's name are the giveaway to the connection to David and Margaret. He then moves his family to Linn Co. Oregon. Because there are three Reuben A. McFarlands from this time period they have been mixed up and together before. However, one Reuben A. stays in Cooper Co. MO. till his death, and the other in St. Francois Co. MO. Reuben A. is found living next to David McFarland in the 1830 census in Cooper Co. MO. Because of David's early death, no one seems to have put together a list of David and Margaret's children, at least in published family trees. So my reasoning for putting Rueben A. with David is as follows: In 1840, Reuben A. is now living in Pettis Co. MO, near George, Andrew, and John Cathey. There is also a Jeremiah Jack and a David McGhee on the same page, Image 19 of 26, stamped #42. In 1850 he is still there, and his children's name are the giveaway to the connection to David and Margaret. He then moves his family to Linn Co. Oregon. Because there are three Reuben A. McFarlands from this time period they have been mixed up and together before. However, one Reuben A. stays in Cooper Co. MO. till his death, and the other in St. Francois Co. MO. | McFarland, Reuben Anderson (I28571)
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| 4283 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Robert McFarland married Esther Dunn in Earltown township Lancaster Co. Looking at his age, this would more than likely be a second marriage, which fits with his will information below. Robert McFarland, Jr. Patent in Lancaster County, PA ,1748 Patent Book A 15, pp. 99-101 FHL microfilm #1028831 Transcribed and edited by Mary Helen Haines Patent to Robt McFarland Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Es. Quires true and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle Kent and Sussex on Delaware To all unto whom these presents shall come Greeting Whereas by virtue of a Warrant under the Seal of our Land office bearing Date the thirtieth Day of Septem ber in the Year of our Lord 1747 there was surveyed and laid out unto Robert McFarland of the County of Lancaster a certain Tract of Land situate on Chickasalungo Creed in Donegal Township within the said County bounded and described as follows viz. Begin ning at a marked Water Beech tree standing on the bank of the said Creek and from thence extending by Robert McFarland Senior’s Land and Land of the Widow Work North seventy three Degrees West three hundred and eighty two Perches to a marked Black Oak thence by the said Widow Work’s Land and Land of William Mitch el South by East one hundred and sixty four Perches to a Port thence by Land late of John McFarland East two hundred and eighty Perches to a Post standing on the Bank of the said Creek thence up the said Creek on the several courses there of one hundred and sixty two Perches to the Place of Beginning containing two hundred and six acres and the allowance of six acres per Cent for Roads and Highways as in and by the survey thereof remaining in our Survey or General office and from thence certified into our Secretary’s appear Now at the Instance and request of the Said Robert McFarland that we would be pleased to grant him a Confirmation of the same Know Ye that in Consideration of the Sum of thir ty one Pounds eighteen Shillings and six Pence Lawful mo ney of Pennsylvania to our Use paid by the said Robert McFarland…. Father Robert McFarland Sr. died in 1751 and his estate is settled. Lancaster County Deed Book C, pp. 299-300, FHL microfilm #21382: March 3rd, 1752, Robert McFarland sells to Ludwick Lyndemote his 206 acre patent for 190 pounds lawful money, that will be paid out in payments in May 1754, 1755, 1756, and 1757. Lancaster County Deed Book D, pp. 130-131, FHL microfilm #21383: March 2, 1752 records the sale by Robert McFarland and his wife Esther to Ludwick Lyndemote for the 206 acre patent. This was not recorded until June 8, 1754 and is signed by Robert and Esther (with a mark). It looks like Ludwick Lyndemote paid off his note early, and with that obligation fulfilled, this deed was then made official. It does not appear that Robert and Esther were present, this was a sealed document that was delivered to the court by Ludwick Lyndemote. Peters township, Cumberland Co. PA Robert McFarland appears on the Peters township, Cumberland Co. tax list in 1753. The year before, he was not present. There was, however a Widow McFarland on the tax list. in 1751 and in 1753. I assume this is Catherine McFarland, widow of Joseph McFarland who died in 1750 in Cumberland Co. Administrators Book V. A-D 1750-1845, FHL, film 1010109 through FamilySearch.org In 1769 a Robert McFarland acquires a patent for his land in what is Peters township, Cumberland Co., and in 1778, he and his wife Esther sell this land in Cumberland Co. and move to Rockbridge Co. VA. It is my belief now that the Robert of Cumberland/Rockbridge is the same Robert Jr. from Lancaster Co. PA. Some trees claim that the Robert McFarland in Caswell Co. NC is this Robert, but that doesn't seem likely anymore. Y-DNA tests for a descendant of that Robert of Caswell/Person Co. NC shows a relationship in the Cadet lineage, but has a different marker at DYS 576 from all the other men who are descended from Robert of Lancaster Co. The Robert McFarland who died in 1780 in Caswell Co. NC, appeared in NC in 1760 with his first purchase of land from Hugh Barnet of 573 acres in Orange County. Caswell Co. was carved from Orange Co. in 1777. However as early as 1752 a John McFarland is called to be a juror in Orange County and in 1761 John McFarland, James McFarland are to work on a road and Robert McFarland is appt. to a jury and is to lay out a road. In 1762-66 a Robert Sr. and Jr. are mentioned to lay out roads from Hugh Barnett's line. Gary Morris thinks that this Robert McFarland came as an indentured servant and was born in 1731 in Scotland. Notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt ----- NOTES FOR Robert McFARLAND: LAND: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. Deed Book D, page 130. Robert McFarlin and wife Esther, June 8, 1754, to Ludwick Lyndemote of Lancaster County 290 pounds. 206a Donegal Township: Robert McFarland Sr., Widow Work, William Mitchell, late of John McFarlin. Patent dated 4 March 1748 to Robert mcFarlin 7 March 1752 W22, W54, J30 8 June 1754. Delivered to Christopher Crawford 2 Aug 1754, per order of Lyndemote. SOURCE: Lancaster County Deed Abstracts 1729-1770 (LDS Fiche 6049244). MARRIAGE: 1748 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Earl Township, New Holland [town] Robert Makefareland/Mcffarland and Esther Dunn married on Sep 27, 1748 in Earltown (New Holland), in the presence of Adam Kuhn, Bernhard Bobete, and "many English people of both sexes." SOURCE: RECORDS OF MARRIAGES 1748-1766, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY, Lancaster, privately published, page 3 by Frederick S. Weiser. 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). PROBATE-LINKS: 1779 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, West Pennsboro Township. [Robert McFarland and a Dunn]. WILL of Mary Thompson of West Pennsboro, spinster Jan 27, 1779 / 15 June 1779. To my grandmother. Sister Jean Dunn, a minor. Brother James Dunn. Executor Robert McFarlan and William Galbraith. Witnesses John Todd and Robert Wilson. SOURCE: Cumberland County will Abstracts: Will Book C page 153. (MHH, this would be referring to Robert McFarlan who was the son of James McFarland of Pennsboro, not of Peters Township) [Mcfarlan.ged.GED] SOURCE: "Genealogy of the Joseph and William McFarland Branches of the McFarland Family 1675 to 1910" by Thomas S. McFarland 1910 Cable, Ohio. Copy at Greene County Room, Greene County Public Library. "Robert McFarland, my great grandfather, was born in the same county <Tyrone> in the latter part of 1705. His first wife came from the same county. They came to America in 1740. They had four sons and two daughters. Catherine Dean was the second wife of this Robert McFarland. The latter Robert McFarland, my grat grandfather, had four sons and four daughters. Robert died on Christmas day, 1799. The family landed at Philadelphia and purchased land of the Penn's, but subsequently went to Rockbridge County, Virginia" Esther, wife of Robert, died in 1794, and was buried at Falling Springs Chruch, Rockbridge County. They were the grandparents of my father, also named Robert. When Esther was buried, now one hundred and sixteen years ago, the coffin was place on the hounds of the front wheels of a wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, and thus taken three miles to the place of burial. The roads were too bad to admit of the corpse being taken in any other way. Her grandson, my father, then at the age of twelve years, rode behind his father on horseback to the funeral. Their children were Joseph, Abraham, William (my grandfather), Thomas, Letitia, Esther, Rachel, and Rebecca." RESIDENCE: Lived in Peters Township, Cumberland (that part now in Franklin) County, PA. Moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1778. MILITARY: Revolutionary War; DAR Patriotic Index; VA. Probably too old to be in military, and listing as being in War is probably incorrect. Mary Helen Haines notes: the DAR record for this individual is wrong. It is patriotic service based on testimony given at a trial in Augusta Co. in 1776. This Robert McFarland was not in Virginia until 1778. It was Robert McFarland, son of Duncan, living in Augusta Co. in 1776. PLACE: Robert Mc Farland from Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Peters Township formed 1751, and Cumberland County formed 1751 from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In that part of Cumberland County which formed Franklin County in 1784. TAXLIST: 1750-1777 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township (FHC microfilm # 21087, 21088, 21089. 1753 Robert McFarlan. 1763 (owned 200 acres). 1765 (owned 135 acres). 1766 (owned 135 acres, 1 negro, 3 horses, 2 cows). 1767 (owned 200 acres, 50 cleared, 1 negro, 3 horses, 3 cows). 1768 (owned 200 acres, 1 negro, 4 horses, 9 cows). 1770 (owned 200 acres-60 cleared, 1 negro, 4 horses, 8 cows, 6 sheep). 1771 listed as Robert SR. (owned 200 acres, 50 cleared, 8 horses, 4 cows, 8 sheep). 1773 (owned 200 acres - 50 cleared, 3 horses, 5 cows, 12 sheep). 1774 (owned 200 acres-50 cleared, 3 horses, 5 cows, 10 sheep). 1775 (owned 150 acres, 40 cleared, 2 horses, 4 cows, and 6 sheep). LINKS-TAXLIST: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township: Widow McFarland. 1753 (adjacent to Robert <1705>): Widow McFarland. This must be either mother or wife of an unknown brother. (MHH: I believe it is Catherine McFarland, widow of Joseph McFarland who died in Cumberland Co. in 1750) LAND: City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book AA Vol 11, page 178. Patent to Robert McFarland Sr. 1769. By Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. On -- January 1769 there was surveyed unto Robert Mcfarland Sr. a certain Tract of Land called McFarlan's Delight situated in Peters Township, Cumberland County. Adjoining land of James Wilkins, Col. Benjamin Chambers, James McFarland (vs Francis Patterson). Contianing 248 acres for 38 pounds and 9 shillings. Witnessed by John Penn Esquire 5 Dec 1769. Recorded 6 Dec 1769. LAND: Cumberland County, PA Deeds, Vol 1, Book #, page 168 (LDS Microfilm 0022049): Date of Instrument: 1 Sep 1777. Robert McFarland Senior and Esther his wife, of Peter's Township, Cumberland County to Robert McFarland, Jr. of Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks. Patent by Thomas Penn and Richard Penns dated the fifth day of Dec 1769, granted to Robert McFarland a "certain Tract or Parcel of Land Called McFarlands Delight, situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County" (City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book AA Vol 11, page 178). Adjacent to James Wilkins, adjacent Conococheague Creek, adjacent Col. Benjamin Chambers, adjacent James McFarlands Claim vs Francis Patterson land. 1,400 pounds for 248 acres. Witnesses: James McConnel, Thomas McFarland, William Hunter. Recorded 20 May 1778. LAND: Rockbridge County, VA; Deed Book A, page 79-80; LDS Microfilm #0033761 Dated 1 Dec 1778; Bought property from James GRIGSBY & Franky Grigsby, his wife; 1250 pounds for 289 acres on Mill Creek [on James River], being part of the land of said James Grigsby purchased of Richard Mathews. Bounded by Richard Mathews, John Poage. Recorded 1 Dec 1778. LAND: Rockbridge County, VA: 1 Dec 1795 Robert McFarland sold to William McFarland (Deed Book C, page 216, and also 3 Dec 1793 (Deed Book B, page 544.) TAXLIST: 1783 VIRGIINIA, Rockbridge County (1782-1787 Rockbridge County, VA Tax Lists): Robert McFarland 1 Free White Male, 1 slave, 8 horses, and 10 cows. PROBATE: Rockbridge County, VA; Will Book 2, page 65; dated 16 Feb 1792 and probated 6 Feb 1798; mentions wife, Easter and children (mentions that Easter and him had: Lettice, Easter, William, Thomas, Rachel, and Rebecca) and children by first wife: Jean, Robert, Martha, James, and Benjamin. Witnesses: David Edmundson, James Wilson, and Thomas Welch. Appraisal of Robert McFarland property by Jonathan Poage, James Poage, and Andrew (Cumins?). CONFLICT: McFarland book says died Christmas day 1799, but Will was probated Feb 1798, suggesting year to be late 1797. SOURCE: "Mcfarland-Dunlap Family Bible Records, 1831-1928 : and other genealogical data, 1675-1923", Joseph Dunlap. 35 pages. Microfilm copy at FHC (film #1320635, item 81). Robert McFarland lived in Cumberland County, PA, later moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia. Married twice. Our grandfathers grandparents came from N. Half of Ireland about the year 1740. Their ancestors were from Scotland and some from Wales. They were called Scotch Irish. Robert and family came to Cumberland County, PA, thence to Rockbridge County, VA. 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. Baptisms: 1771 Aug 25 Rebecca, daughter of Robert McFarlin. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Donna Ekstrom de@netusal.net. Researching sons William and Thomas (who moved to Harrison Co, IN in late 1790's). From Rockbridge Co Queeries. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Mary T. Haines maryhaines@juno.com (June 1998). [Mcfarlan.ged] From Gary Morris site: Transcription by Gary Morris: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DEED OF ROBERT MCFARLAND SR TO ROBERT MCFARLAND JR 1 SEP 1777 (CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DEED BOOK VOL #1 Page 169 to 170) Deed Robert McFarland Senior to Robert McFarland Junior 1 Sep 1777. This Indenture made the first day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven [1777] between Robert McFarland [Senior] of Peters Town in Cumberland County in the Province or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Yeoman and Esther his wife of the one part, and Robert McFarland Junior of Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks in the said Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman of the other part. Whereas Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Esquires: Proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania in and by their patent bearing date the fifth day of December 1769 for the Consideration therein Mentioned did sell grant release convey and conspire unto the above name Robert McFarland Sen'r his heirs and assigns forever a Certain Tract or Parcel of Land Called McFarlands Delight situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County aforesaid Beginning at a marked Hickory a Corner of James Wilkins Land, thence by the same south fifty two degrees and one half East one hundred and seventy six perches to a Post and south twenty four degrees East fifty four perches to a marked white oak standing at the side of West Conococheague Creek, thence up the same one hundred and nineteen perches to a marked white oak standing at the side of said Creek, thence by Col. Benjamin Chambers Land North six degrees east Fifty one perches to a dead white oak standing at the side of the said Conococheague Creek thence up the same Creek. According to the several courses thereof two hundred and ninety six perches to a marked Chestnut oak standing at the side of said Creek. Thence by James McFarlan's claim vs Francis Patterson's Land south forty degrees West one hundred and thirty four perches to the place of Beginning Containing two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter and allowance of six acres [....] for Roads [...] as by the said patent Recorded in the Office for Recording of Deeds for the City and County of Philadelphia in Patent Book AA vol 11 page 178 reference being thereunto had may move at Large Appear Now This Indenture Witnesseth that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r in hand well and truly paid by the above mentioned Robert McFarland Jun.r the receipt thereof he the said Robert McFarland Senior doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and therefrom and from every part and parcel thereof doth acquit release and Exonerate and discharge the said Robert McFarland Junior or his heirs and assigns forever by these present have and hath granted Bargained and sold [..... ....] Released conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant Bargain and sell [.....] Release Convey and Confirm unto the said Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and assigns forever all that the above mentioned and described Tract or Parcel of Land or plantation situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County as is aforesaid situated and Bounded as it is set above forth and described and Containing two hundred and Forty Eight Acres and a Quarter of an Acre of Land and allowances of Six acres for constr roads for roads viz. as is aforesaid more or less. Together also with all and singular the Buildings, Improvements, Hunting, Hawking, fishings, fowlings, mines, minerals ways woods fields, meadows, gardens, Orchards pastures waters water Courses Rights Liberties privileges and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any ways appertaining and the Revisions and Remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof and also all the Estate Right title Interest Use possession property Claim and demand whatsoever either in Law or Equity of him the said Robert McFarland Sen'r his Heirs Executors Administrators or any of them of in or to the said land and premises or any part thereof and also all deeds burdences or Writings Touching and Concerning the said land and premises or any part thereof. To have and to hold all that the above described Tract or parcel of Two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of Land vs allowances Hereditament and premises hereby granted and sold or which is hereby Intended and meant to be granted sold and Conveyed with every of its appurtenances unto him the Said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and Assigns to the only proper use benefit and behalf of him the said Robert McFarlan Jun'r his Heirs and assigns forever. Under and subject to the Payment of the yearly [....] Rents and the performance of all other the Conditions and Reservations in the said patent Reserved or Contained hereafter Accruing or to become due to the Chief Lord or Lords of the fee thereof. And the said Robert McFarland senior for himself his Heirs Executors and administrators doth Covenant and agree to and with the said Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and assigns that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs the said described Tract or Parcel of two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of land hereditament and Promises with every of the appurtances as above sold and Conveyed unto the said Robert McFarland Junior and his Heirs and Assigns and against him the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs Executors administrators and against all and every other person and persons whatsoever lawfully Claiming or that shall or may Lawfully Claim by from or under him them or any of them shall and will Warrant and forever Defend by this presents. And further that he the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs and all and every other person and persons and his and their Heirs having or lawfully claiming any Estate Right Title or Interest of in or to the said Land and premises above in and by these presents Release Conveyed and Confirmed or to the said Land and premises above in and by these presents Release Conveyed and Confirmed or to any part thereof by from or under him them or any of them shall and will from Time to Time. And at any times hereafter within the space of Seven years next ensuing upon the Reasonable Requests and at the proper costs and Charges in the law of the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs or and assigns make do seal and Execute or Cause or procedure to be made done sealed and executed all and every such further and other Lawful and Reasonable Act and Acts thing and things Device and Devices Conveyance and Conveyances assurance and assurances in the Law Whatsoever for the further better and more perfect granting Conveying releasing Confirming and Assuring of all and Singular the aforesaid and described Tract of two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of Land Hereditament and premises with every of its appurtenances unto the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and assigns to the only proper use benefit and Belong of the said Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs and assigns forever as is aforesaid as by him the said Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs or assigns or his or their Council Learned in the Law Shall be Responsibly advised and Required In Witness thereof of the said Robert McFarland Senior and Esther his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals dated the day and year above Written. Robert McFarland Esther E. McFarland (E. is her mark) Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us: James McConnel, Thomas McFarland, William Hunter. Received on the Day of the date of the above written Indenture of vs from the above named Robert McFarland Junior the sum of one thousand and four hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania it Being the full Consideration money for the land and Witness present at signing. Robert McFarland William Hunter. Recorded 20 May 1778. {TRANSCRIBERS NOTE: Robert McFarland Senior probably moved in 1778 to Rockbridge County, VA and Robert McFarland Junior was certainly the son of Joseph McFarland of Bucks County, PA. Robert McFarland Junior must have been the nephew of Robert McFarland Senior.} BIOGRAPHY: Robert McFarland was born about 1705 in (perhaps Tyrone County), Ireland, son of Robert McFarland. When he was about 25 to 35 years old, he came to America with his father and family, first settling in Phildalephia, Pennsylvania. ...It is most likely in Philadelphia that Robert met his first wife, and they had at least five children that reached maturity. She must have died about 1747/1750. ...At least by 1751 Robert had moved to Peters Township, Cumberland (that part now in Franklin) County, Pennsylvania. There, in about 1751 he married his second wife, Esther _____ (last name perhaps Houston). They had at least 8 children, all born in Peters Township. ...About the summer of 1778 Robert sold his land holdings in Peters Township and moved, along with his wife and all children by his second wife, their families, and at least one nephew, to Rockbridge County, Virginia. There he remained the rest of his years, dying Christmas Day in 1797. Esther died there in 1794. SOURCE: "Genealogy of the Joseph and William McFarland Branches of the McFarland Family 1675 to 1910" by Thomas S. McFarland 1910 Cable, Ohio. Copy at Greene County Room, Greene County Public Library. "Robert McFarland, my great grandfather, was born in the same county <Tyrone> in the latter part of 1705. His first wife came from the same county. They came to America in 1740. They had four sons and two daughters. Catherine Dean was the second wife of this Robert McFarland. The latter Robert McFarland, my grat grandfather, had four sons and four daughters. Robert died on Christmas day, 1799. The family landed at Philadelphia and purchased land of the Penn's, but subsequently went to Rockbridge County, Virginia" Esther, wife of Robert, died in 1794, and was buried at Falling Springs Chruch, Rockbridge County. They were the grandparents of my father, also named Robert. When Esther was buried, now one hundred and sixteen years ago, the coffin was place on the hounds of the front wheels of a wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, and thus taken three miles to the place of burial. The roads were too bad to admit of the corpse being taken in any other way. Her grandson, my father, then at the age of twelve years, rode behind his father on horseback to the funeral. Their children were Joseph, Abraham, William (my grandfather), Thomas, Letitia, Esther, Rachel, and Rebecca." RESIDENCE: Lived in Peters Township, Cumberland (that part now in Franklin) County, PA. Moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia in 1778. MILITARY: Revolutionary War; DAR Patriotic Index; VA. Probably too old to be in military, and listing as being in War is probably incorrect. PLACE: Robert Mc Farland from Peters Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Peters Township formed 1751, and Cumberland County formed 1751 from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In that part of Cumberland County which formed Franklin County in 1784. TAXLIST: 1750-1777 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township (FHC microfilm # 21087, 21088, 21089. 1753 Robert McFarlan. 1763 (owned 200 acres). 1765 (owned 135 acres). 1766 (owned 135 acres, 1 negro, 3 horses, 2 cows). 1767 (owned 200 acres, 50 cleared, 1 negro, 3 horses, 3 cows). 1768 (owned 200 acres, 1 negro, 4 horses, 9 cows). 1770 (owned 200 acres-60 cleared, 1 negro, 4 horses, 8 cows, 6 sheep). 1771 listed as Robert SR. (owned 200 acres, 50 cleared, 8 horses, 4 cows, 8 sheep). 1773 (owned 200 acres - 50 cleared, 3 horses, 5 cows, 12 sheep). 1774 (owned 200 acres-50 cleared, 3 horses, 5 cows, 10 sheep). 1775 (owned 150 acres, 40 cleared, 2 horses, 4 cows, and 6 sheep). LINKS-TAXLIST: 1751 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County, Peters Township: Widow McFarland. 1753 (adjacent to Robert <1705>): Widow McFarland. This must be either mother or wife of an unknown brother. LAND: City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book AA Vol 11, page 178. Patent to Robert McFarland Sr. 1769. By Thomas Penn and Richard Penn, Esquires. On -- January 1769 there was surveyed unto Robert Mcfarland Sr. a certain Tract of Land called McFarlan's Delight situated in Peters Township, Cumberland County. Adjoining land of James Wilkins, Col. Benjamin Chambers, James McFarland (vs Francis Patterson). Containing 248 acres for 38 pounds and 9 shillings. Witnessed by John Penn Esquire 5 Dec 1769. Recorded 6 Dec 1769. 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. Baptisms: 1771 Aug 25 Rebecca, daughter of Robert McFarlin. LAND: Cumberland County, PA Deeds, Vol 1, Book #, page 168 (LDS Microfilm 0022049): Date of Instrument: 1 Sep 1777. Robert McFarland Senior and Esther his wife, of Peter's Township, Cumberland County to Robert McFarland, Jr. of Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks. Patent by Thomas Penn and Richard Penns dated the fifth day of Dec 1769, granted to Robert McFarland a "certain Tract or Parcel of Land Called McFarlands Delight, situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County" (City and County of Philadelphia Patent Book AA Vol 11, page 178). Adjacent to James Wilkins, adjacent Conococheague Creek, adjacent Col. Benjamin Chambers, adjacent James McFarlands Claim vs Francis Patterson land. 1,400 pounds for 248 acres. Witnesses: James McConnel, Thomas McFarland, William Hunter. Recorded 20 May 1778. (***NOTE: Col. Benjamin Chambers moved to Chambersburg in 1730. married abt 1748 to Jane Williams *** See WorldConnect.com). LAND: 1778 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County, ; Robert McFarland Deed Dated 1 Dec 1778; Bought property from James GRIGSBY & Franky Grigsby, his wife; 1250 pounds for 289 acres on Mill Creek [on James River], being part of the land of said James Grigsby purchased of Richard Mathews. Bounded by Richard Mathews, John Poage. Recorded 1 Dec 1778. Deed Book A, page 79-80; LDS Microfilm #0033761 TAXLIST: 1783 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Robert McFarland 1 Free White Male age 16-up, 1 slave under 16, 8 horses, and 10 cows. TAXLIST: 1785 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County Robert McFarlin 1 slave over 16, 1 slave under 16, 6 horse, 8 cattle. TAXLIST: 1786 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge county Robert McFarlin 2 slaves (Sall and Dinah) 4 horses and 11 cattle. LAND: 1795 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Robert McFarland, 1 Dec 1795, sold to William McFarland (Deed Book C, page 216, and also 3 Dec 1793 (Deed Book B, page 544.) PROBATE: 1792-1798 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Will of Robert McFarland, dated 16 Feb 1792 and probated 6 Feb 1798; mentions wife, Easter and children (mentions that Easter and him had: Lettice, Easter, William, Thomas, Rachel, and Rebecca) and children by first wife: Jean, Robert, Martha, James, and Benjamin. Witnesses: David Edmundson, James Wilson, and Thomas Welch. Appraisal of Robert McFarland property by Jonathan Poage, James Poage, and Andrew (Cumins?). SOURCE: Rockbridge County Will Book 2, page 65. CONFLICT: McFarland book says died Christmas day 1799, but Will was probated Feb 1798, suggesting year to be late 1797. SOURCE: "Mcfarland-Dunlap Family Bible Records, 1831-1928 : and other genealogical data, 1675-1923", Joseph Dunlap. 35 pages. Microfilm copy at FHC (film #1320635, item 81). Robert McFarland lived in Cumberland County, PA, later moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia. Married twice. Our grandfathers grandparents came from N. Half of Ireland about the year 1740. Their ancestors were from Scotland and some from Wales. They were called Scotch Irish. Robert and family came to Cumberland County, PA, thence to Rockbridge County, VA. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Donna Ekstrom de@netusal.net. Researching sons William and Thomas (who moved to Harrison Co, IN in late 1790's). From Rockbridge Co Queeries. RESEARCHER-EMAIL: Mary T. Haines maryhaines@juno.com (June 1998). DEED: 1769 PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia. PATENT BOOK AA VOL 11, PAGE 178). PATENT TO ROBERT MCFARLAND SR. 1769 BY THOMAS PENN AND RICHARD PENN, ESQUIRES. ...True and Absolute Proprietaries and Governors of the Province of Pennsylvania, To all union whom there presents shall come, Greeting. Whereas in pursuance of <??????????> day of January 1769 There was Surveyed unto Robert McFarland Sr. a certain Tract of Land called McFarlan's Delight Situate in Peters Township Cumberland County Beginning at a marked Hickory at Corner of James Wilkens and thereby the same South fifty two degrees and a half East One Hundred and fifty one perches to a post South Twenty four degrees East fifty four perches to a marked White Oak standing at the side of West Conecocheague Creek thence up the same One hundred and nineteen perches to a marked White Oak standing at the side of said Creek, thence by Col. Benjamin Chambers land North Six Degrees East fifty one perches to a dead White Oak standing at the side of the Conecocheague Creek thence up the same on the several Courses Two hundred and ninety six perches to a marked Chestnut Oak standing at the side of <?> Creek, thence by James McFarland Claim <> Francis Patterson's land South forty Degrees West One Hundred and thirty four perches to the place of Beginning Containing Two hundred and forty eight Acres and a quarter <> allowance of S<...> for Roads <...> do and by the Recited Warrant of Survey remaining in our Survey for General Office of from thence Certified into our Secretaries Office appears the said Robert McFarlan Senr. ...Sum Thirty eight pounds nine Shillings ...Witnessed by John Penn Esquire. 5 Dec 1769. ...Recorded 6 Dec 1769. DEED: 1777 PENNSYLVANIA, Cumberland County. DEED BOOK VOL #1 Page 169 to 170) Deed Robert McFarland Senior to Robert McFarland Junior 1 Sep 1777. ...This Indenture made the first day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven [1777] between Robert McFarland [Senior] of Peters Town in Cumberland County in the Province or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Yeoman and Esther his wife of the one part, and Robert McFarland Junior of Tinicum Township in the County of Bucks in the said Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman of the other part. Whereas Thomas Penn and Richard Penn Esquires: Proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania in and by their patent bearing date the fifth day of December 1769 for the Consideration therein Mentioned did sell grant release convey and conspire unto the above name Robert McFarland Sen'r his heirs and assigns forever a Certain Tract or Parcel of Land Called McFarlands Delight situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County aforesaid Beginning at a marked Hickory a Corner of James Wilkins Land, thence by the same south fifty two degrees and one half East one hundred and seventy six perches to a Post and south twenty four degrees East fifty four perches to a marked white oak standing at the side of West Conococheague Creek, thence up the same one hundred and nineteen perches to a marked white oak standing at the side of said Creek, thence by Col. Benjamin Chambers Land North six degrees east Fifty one perches to a dead white oak standing at the side of the said Conococheague Creek thence up the same Creek. According to the several courses thereof two hundred and ninety six perches to a marked Chestnut oak standing at the side of said Creek. Thence by James McFarlan's claim vs Francis Patterson's Land south forty degrees West one hundred and thirty four perches to the place of Beginning Containing two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter and allowance of six acres [....] for Roads [...] as by the said patent Recorded in the Office for Recording of Deeds for the City and County of Philadelphia in Patent Book AA vol 11 page 178 reference being thereunto had may move at Large Appear Now This Indenture Witnesseth that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r in hand well and truly paid by the above mentioned Robert McFarland Jun.r the receipt thereof he the said Robert McFarland Senior doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and therefrom and from every part and parcel thereof doth acquit release and Exonerate and discharge the said Robert McFarland Junior or his heirs and assigns forever by these present have and hath granted Bargained and sold [..... ....] Released conveyed and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant Bargain and sell [.....] Release Convey and Confirm unto the said Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and assigns forever all that the above mentioned and described Tract or Parcel of Land or plantation situated lying and being in Peters Town in Cumberland County as is aforesaid situated and Bounded as it is set above forth and described and Containing two hundred and Forty Eight Acres and a Quarter of an Acre of Land and allowances of Six acres for constr roads for roads viz. as is aforesaid more or less. Together also with all and singular the Buildings, Improvements, Hunting, Hawking, fishings, fowlings, mines, minerals ways woods fields, meadows, gardens, Orchards pastures waters water Courses Rights Liberties privileges and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any ways appertaining and the Revisions and Remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof and also all the Estate Right title Interest Use possession property Claim and demand whatsoever either in Law or Equity of him the said Robert McFarland Sen'r his Heirs Executors Administrators or any of them of in or to the said land and premises or any part thereof and also all deeds burdences or Writings Touching and Concerning the said land and premises or any part thereof. To have and to hold all that the above described Tract or parcel of Two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of Land vs allowances Hereditament and premises hereby granted and sold or which is hereby Intended and meant to be granted sold and Conveyed with every of its appurtenances unto him the Said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and Assigns to the only proper use benefit and behalf of him the said Robert McFarlan Jun'r his Heirs and assigns forever. Under and subject to the Payment of the yearly [....] Rents and the performance of all other the Conditions and Reservations in the said patent Reserved or Contained hereafter Accruing or to become due to the Chief Lord or Lords of the fee thereof. And the said Robert McFarland senior for himself his Heirs Executors and administrators doth Covenant and agree to and with the said Robert McFarland Junior his heirs and assigns that the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs the said described Tract or Parcel of two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of land hereditament and Promises with every of the appurtances as above sold and Conveyed unto the said Robert McFarland Junior and his Heirs and Assigns and against him the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs Executors administrators and against all and every other person and persons whatsoever lawfully Claiming or that shall or may Lawfully Claim by from or under him them or any of them shall and will Warrant and forever Defend by this presents. And further that he the said Robert McFarland Sen'r and his Heirs and all and every other person and persons and his and their Heirs having or lawfully claiming any Estate Right Title or Interest of in or to the said Land and premises above in and by these presents Release Conveyed and Confirmed or to the said Land and premises above in and by these presents Release Conveyed and Confirmed or to any part thereof by from or under him them or any of them shall and will from Time to Time. And at any times hereafter within the space of Seven years next ensuing upon the Reasonable Requests and at the proper costs and Charges in the law of the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs or and assigns make do seal and Execute or Cause or procedure to be made done sealed and executed all and every such further and other Lawful and Reasonable Act and Acts thing and things Device and Devices Conveyance and Conveyances assurance and assurances in the Law Whatsoever for the further better and more perfect granting Conveying releasing Confirming and Assuring of all and Singular the aforesaid and described Tract of two hundred and forty eight acres and a Quarter of Land Hereditament and premises with every of its appurtenances unto the said Robert McFarland Junior his Heirs and assigns to the only proper use benefit and Belong of the said Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs and assigns forever as is aforesaid as by him the said Robert McFarland Jun'r his Heirs or assigns or his or their Council Learned in the Law Shall be Responsibly advised and Required In Witness thereof of the said Robert McFarland Senior and Esther his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals dated the day and year above Written. ...Robert McFarland ...Esther E. McFarland (E. is her mark) ...Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us: James McConnel, Thomas McFarland, William Hunter. ...Received on the Day of the date of the above written Indenture of vs from the above named Robert McFarland Junior the sum of one thousand and four hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania it Being the full Consideration money for the land and Witness present at signing. Robert McFarland William Hunter. ...Recorded 20 May 1778. DEED: 1778 VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. Deed Book A, page 79 and 80. James GRIGSBY and wife Franky land sold to Robert McFARLAND. 1 Dec 1778. ...This Indenture made the first Day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight Between James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby his Wife of the County of rockbridge of the one Part and Robert McFarland of the Same county of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of twelve hundred and fifty pounds current money of Virginia to the said James & Franky Grigsby in hand paid by the said Robert McFarland at or before the Sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof do release acquit and discharge the said Robert McFarland his heirs Executors and Administrators by these presents them the Said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby have granted bargained and Sold and by these presents they do grant bargain and Sell unto the said Robert McFarland and to his heirs one certain tract or parcel of Land Containing two hundred and Eighty nine Acres and three Quarters Lying and being in the County of Rockbridge on Mill Creek being Part of the land the Said James Grigsby purchased of Richard Mathews and is Bounded as followeth viz. Beginning at a black Oak and White Oak corner to the patent line and runneth with the Same South fifty Nine degrees West ninety Six poles to a black Oak. South forty Seven Degrees West forty poles is a White Oak north Eighty five Degrees West Forty one poles to [live? hickory? Grubbs?] South twenty Degrees West fifty nine poles to a Thorn in the Old line of Richard Mathews Land and With the Same South thirty one Degrees East three hundred and Sixty poles crossing Mill Creek to tow White Oaks to John Poage line and with the Same north Fifty nine Degrees East Sixty poles to a Stone put in the ground. North Eight Degrees West four hundred and ten poles to the Beginning With all houses buildings orchards ways water courses profits commodities hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or in any wise appertaining and also all the Estate right title Interest use trust property claim and demand whatsoever of the said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby of in and to the premises. To have and to hold the lands hereby conveyed with their Appurtenances unto the Said Robert McFarland to the only proper use and [behoof?] of Robert McFarland and of his Heirs and Assigns forever and the said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby for them and their Heirs, Executors and Administrators doth covenant promise and grant to and with the Said Robert McFarland that they are [fized?} of a good [fun?] and perfect Estate of Inheritance in for Simple of and in the Said premises and that they have good power and lawful authority to grant and Convey the Same to the Said Robert McFarland in manner and form Aforesaid and the said premises now are and so forever hereafter shall be free from all bargains Sales and Incumbencies Whatfours made done committed or Suffered by the Said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby or any other person or persons whatfours And lastly the said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby for them and their heirs all and Singular the premises hereby Granted and Sold with the Appurtenances unto the Said Robert McFarland against them the Said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby and all and every other person or person Whatfours Shall and will warrant and forever Defend by these presents In Witness whereof the Said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby hath hereunto Set their hands and [----?] the Day and Year first [-----?] Written .. Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of James Grigsby Franky Grigsby ...At a Court held for Rockbridge County December 1st, 1778. James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby his Wife Acknowledge this their B[-----?] Sale for Land to Robert McFarland thereupon the Said Franky (She being first privetly Examined According to Law) Relinquishes her Right [- -----] in the Said within Mentioned Land which is Ordered to be Recorded. PROBATE: VIRGINIA, Rockbridge County. WILL OF ROBERT MC FARLAND Made 16 Feb 1792 and Probated 6 Feb 1798 WILL BOOK 2, PAGE 65 ...In the name of God Amen. I Robert Mcfarland of the County of Rockbridge and state Virginia being in a low State of health but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God, for the same Do make this my last will and testament in the manner and form as followeth. (Viz) I recommend my soul to God who give it and my body to the earth to be buried in a descent Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching my worldly estate where of it has pleased God to bless me with. ...I bequeath in the following manner after all my lawful debts are paid, I leave unto my wife Easter McFarland one Negro wench named Silory and her increase all to be disposed of at her death as she may think fit as also one feather bed and furniture. ...Item I leave unto my first wife's children Jean, Robert, Martha, James and Benjamin each the sum of five shillings sterling. Item I leave unto my daughter Lettis and Easter the sum of five Shillings Sterling. ...Item I leave unto my son William Mc farlin part of the land I now live on (Viz) Beginning at John Mathews line and Running up the several Courses of the Creek to the mouth of a hollow opposite to the end of my house and up the several courses of the same to Thomas Welch's land also all the meadow land upon the north side of the Creek to him his heirs or assigns forever also one Negro boy named Jonas to him his heirs (?) assigns. ...Item I leave to my son Thomas Mcfarlin the remainder of my land to him his heirs and assigns forever also one negro Boy named George to him his heirs or assigns. Also one sorrel mare. ...Item. I leave unto my daughter Rachel one negro girl named Dinah and her increase, to her heirs or assigns. Also one sorrel hors and saddle, feather bed and furniture, two Mich cows, six sheep, one Chest, two pewter dishes and six plates, one set of knives and forks. ...Item I leave unto my daughter Rebecca one negro girl named Phebe and her increase, to her heirs or assigns ...And the remainder of my moveable Estate to be disposed of as my son Thomas may see fit, and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my two sons William and Thomas Mc farlin Executors of this my last will and testament in witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety two forward interlined before signed. Signed sealed and pronounced and declared to be the last will and testament of Robert Mc farlin in the presents of David Edmundson James Wilson ...Robert Mac farland <X - HIS MARK> Thomas Welch ...At a Court held for Rockbridge County the sixth day of February 1798. ...The foregoing writing purporting the last will and Testament of Robert Mc farland Decd was produced in Court by Thomas Mc farland one of the executors therein named & proved by the oath of David Edmundson James Wilson & Thomas Welch subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded. ...And on the motion of said Executors who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in one form he having with James Wilson & Thomas Welch his secure entered into & acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law. ...Teste A. Reed CRC ------------------------------------------------------------------ Appraisal of Robert McFarland Rockbridge County Will Book 2, page 89 Verified by Jonathan Poage, James Poague, and Andew (Cumins?) 4 Sep 1798. | McFarland, Robert RoM02 (I30022)
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| 4284 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Roda Robinett born abt. 1789 to 1792 in VA, father Wm. McFarling and Lucy McFarling according to the death records. I don't know why she is listed as McFall in most trees instead of McFarland. If this is all true, then Lucy would be a second wife to William, and Rhoda born just before William's death. Also, Rhoda would have been very young at the time of James B. McFarland's birth, which may explain why she gave him and sister Nancy up. Someone needs to find all these court records to clear up this mystery. There is a James Burriss, age 55 in the Western Dist. Tazewell Co. with wife Francis and children in the 1860 census. In the Eastern District is James B. Mcfarlin age 55 with wife Christina and children. Notes from an email received from a descendant of James B. McFarland, 2014. I am researching the family of James B. McFarland (1809-1876) who lived in Tazewell Co., VA. It appears that he was the son of a Rhoda McFarland and unknown Burriss because he is alternatively called James Burriss in some records, but mostly he is always called "James B. McFarland" in all Wythe and Tazewell Co., VA records. James' mother, Rhoda McFarland is mentioned in court records first as "infant of William McFarland" and then two of her children are bound out in 1810, James and Nancy McFarland, and she is referred to as "now Rhoda Robinett." As to her father, William McFarland, he appears to be the one that died in 1791 in Wythe Co., VA. There are deeds in Tazewell Co., VA where Daniel, James, and Isabella Crawford are named as William's heirs. The source of this information was identified by Mary B. Kegley in an e-mail, Sept. 2014: "From a published source, page 104, of Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell Co. by Netti Shriner Yantis, she published Order book 1, and on page 357 records this: March 27, 1810, Ordered that the overseers of the Poor bind James and Nancy McFarlin, children of Rhoda McFarlin, now Rhoda Robnit [usually Robinett] to William Smith (WR) as the law directs. On page 5 there was another interesting item (page 20 of the court order book), January 6, 1801, Ordered that overseers of the Poor bind Rhoda McFarland infant of William McFarland to John Peery, Gent. [Peerys were a very prominent family of Tazewell County]. There may be other references. " MHH: I looked up John Peery (1748-1817) and found out that he lived in the Burkes Garden area during this time and raised his family here before moving on to KY. His heritage is Scots-Irish, and his father emigrated from Ireland abt. 1737 and they settled in the Bordon tract (around Calf Pasture River) before John moved to Burkes Garden abt. 1771. It is likely that he moved south abt. the same time as William McFarland, and they probably knew each other. Two of John Perry's sons stayed in the area and their plats of land are visible in the 1870 plat map of Burke's Garden. He was known as John Peery Blacksmith, or "Long John" A history of this family can be found in the book History of Tazewell County and Southwest VA 1748-1929, by Wm. C. Pendleton, pub. 1920 and available on Ancestry. pp. 420-423 Michael Robinett would have married her about 1810 according to the above. Was that a condition of the marriage, that she give up her two children? He certainly had already been married and lost his wife, Michael Robinett is 26 to 44 in 1810 Wythe Co. census, wife is 26-44. (1766-1784), so is this Rhoda? 1 male under 10 (could be Hezekiah born 1804 ), 2 females under 10 1 male 10-15 (could be George), 2 females 10-15 3 males 16-25 (one could be Samuel born 1794), 1 female 16-25 (born bet. 1785-94) In 1820 he is in Evansham, Wythe Co. over 45, she is 26 to 44. 3 males under 10, 3 females under 10 (these would be Rhoda's) 1 male 10-15, 1 female 10-15 3 males 16-25, 2 females 16-25 1 male 26-44, 1 female 26-44 (Rhoda) 1 male 45+ (Michael) In 1830 Michael is in Russell Co.. He is 60 to 69, she is 40 to 49. 2 males under 5 (one is Randolph, other could be William Monroe) 1 male 5 thru 9 (Henry) 1 male 10-14, (Rhoda's boy-born 1815-1820, could be Matthais) 1 male 15-19 (prob. Rhoda's boy-born 1810-15, but can't be sure) 1 male 30-39 (born 1790-1800) prob. Samuel 1 male 60 -69 (Michael) 2 females 10-14 (Rhoda's girls) 1 female 40-49 (Rhoda) In 1840 Michael is in Scott Co.. he is 60 to 69 (therefore 1760 to 1770), she is 40 to 49 (therefore born 1790 to 1800). 1 male 10 thru 15 (Randolph) 1 male 15-20 (Henry) 1 male 60-70 (Michael) 1 female 5-10 1 female 40-50 (Rhoda) Living next door is Matthais Robinett who is 20 to 30 Prob. son by Rhoda on same page as Samuel Robinett who is 40 to 50. Prob. son by 1st marriage Michael Robinett and his wife Rhody, signed papers at Scott Co., VA in 1842 (recorded in Wythe Co., VA in 1843 as heirs of the estate of John Dunn. (Source: Allen Robinett and his Descendants in America, Part VI-B-1: Descendants of James, 135: Descendants of Michael, 13513; prepared by James M. Robinett; Current Issue 1993.) Roda Robinett is in Scott Co. VA in 1850 with sons Henry and Randolph. fam. 861.Roda, age 58 with Henry Robinett age 28, and Randolph 23 Samuel with wife Rebecca is in same district, p. 144. Can't find Matthais. There are two younger Roda Robinetts. One is one year old, daughter of George Robinett, born 1795, next to William B. Neal family. The other is Roda Robinett, born 1834, daughter of Hesekiah, born 1804. Those two men could be Michael's sons from his first marriage, and step-sons of Rhoda. She is in Wise Co. VA in 1860 living with son Randolph Robinett and family. Henry is in Wise Co. also, living with James Robinett (b. 1802) and his wife Jemima. I believe James is a son of Michael and first wife. I found Matthais, born 1814 living in Wise Co. as well. These are the sons of Michael and first wife I believe: Samuel born 1794, George born 1795, Hezekiah, born 1804, Michael born 1806. All are present in Scott Co. in 1850. Also the 5th son could be James, born 1802 living in Russell Co. VA in 1850, but in Wise in 1860. There is also the possibility of Sampson, born 1795, living in Russell in 1850. The 3 sons I feel confident are Michael's and Rhoda's are: Matthais, born 1814, Henry born 1822, Randolph born 1827. There could possibly be 2 more, but I don't know their names or if they lived. | McFarland, Rhoda (I29903)
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| 4285 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Rutherford Co. was formed in 1779 from Tryon Co. June 2, 1794, Wm. McFarland enters 100 acres on waters of First Broad on Pounding Mill in Rutherford Co., border Aaron Diviney, Robert Taylor, runs up towards Nance Simingon's, granted to Mr. Love. Entry #1723 (604) Source: North Carolina Archives Present in Census in Rutherford in: 1800, 1810, 1830 age 60 thru 69. | McFarland, William (I20518)
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| 4286 | Mary Helen Haines notes: The Alexander McFarland who fought at Pt. Pleasant in 1774 and on the Nolachucky in 1776, was born in 1750 according to his pension records which I have read and transcribed. He received his pension of 10 pounds a year from Augusta Co. from 1788 to 1797, then from Russell Co. 1798 to Sept. 1804. It is unknown if this Alexander, wounded and needing a pension from 1788 to 1804, is the same Alexander who purchased 400 acres in Greene Co. TN in 1783. Other records say that Alexander McFarland is the father of Robert Henry McFarland, who was born around 1740-50 time frame. This would mean an older Alexander than the one who received the pension. An Alexander McFarland was also in VA when he signed a petition in 1785 to form Russell Co. from Washington Co. VA. This is assumed to be Alexander McFarland, who married Lydia Priest in that year. This should be Alexander McFarland, son of William McFarland. According to the Personal Property lists in Russell County, there was an Alexander present from 1787 through the 1790. There was also an Alexander who signed the petition to form Russell County. Then there is no Alexander in Russell Co. until 1796 when the Alexander of Greene Co. TN sells his property there and moves to Russell Co. So the earlier Alexander appears to be the son of William and Elizabeth Gibson. He moves to KY where he appears in 1791. His brothers Daniel and John also move there. There is very briefly, a James and a Robert. Not sure who they are. However the Robert appears married to a Catherine and gives permission for his daughter Anne (Catherine) to marry Robert Young. Alexander McFarland signs the bond. 1796: Personal Property Upper District: Alexander with 1 tithe, James with none. Land Tax Upper Dist. James with 275, 110. James new deeds 162, 80. Robert with 172. 1797: Land Tax Upper Dist. new listings: Alex McFarland from R. Price-250 acres Pers. Prop. Alex with 2 tithes, James with one 1798: Pers. Prop. Upper Dist. Alex. McF. with 2, James with one 1799: Pers. Prop. Upper Dist. Alex. McF. with 2, James with one 1800: Pers. Prop. Lower District: Robert McFarland with 3 (Upper Dist. doesn't exist for 1800) 1802: Pers. Prop. Lower District: Joseph McFarland Upper Dist. Alexander McFarland Sr. 1, Alexander McFarland Jr. 1, James 1, Robert 2 1810: Pers. Prop. Lower District: Joseph, Robert, Robert Judging from the 1797, 98, 99, and then the 1802 listing of Alexander McFarland Sr. and Alexander McFarland Jr., I believe he has a son named Alexander, who is the man who married Mary Crawford in 1802. They are not present in 1810, nor are they in Tennessee, so this would be consistent with the move to Alabama. | McFarland, Alexander (I31306)
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| 4287 | Mary Helen Haines notes: The Mayes family came from Co. Donegal Ireland in 1729. They made their way to Lancaster Co. and Andrew patented land in Oct. 1739...300 acres in Donegal township, adjacent Robert McFarland. Robert's youngest daughter Rebecca married Andrew sometime before that. The two oldest children, James and Rachel, were born before 1740. The tax lists are missing from Donegal from 1726 to 1751. By 1751 Rapho township has been carved out of Donegal, and Andrew's land is mostly in that township, so he does not appear on the tax list for Donegal. When Andrew died in 1754 the older children James and Rachel chose James Starret as guardian. James is the son of Benjamin Starret and his wife Isabella Mayes, who is probably the sister of Andrew Mayes. James seems to be the brother of Kern Starret, who married Mary Mays (daughter of Andrew and Rebecca) by 1759. Rebecca McFarland Mayes then married Samuel McElheney about 1755. By 1758 Kern Starret, husband of Mary Mayes is petitioning for the sale of 209 acres of the 300 acre patent so the children can receive their inheritance. About 1760-61 the families seem to move to Cumberland County, following in the footsteps of Robert McFarland, Jr. who had moved to Peters township in 1752/3. Also, Rebecca's older sister's son, John Wilkins, moved to Carlisle in Cumberland Co. and eventually Rebecca (now Howard) moved as well. Samuel Makelhiny is in Hopewell township tax list in 1762. The McElhennys, Starrets, Wilkins, Mays, Kirkpatricks and McFarlands can all be found in Cumberland and later Franklin Counties from the 1760s on. PROBATE: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. WILL of Andrew Mays, dated 16 Apr proved 27 June 1754, named his wife Rebecca and brother Thomas Mays, executor. Children: James, Mary, Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret, and Susanna. Will Book B-1, 52: 1754. ...James Mays and Rachel Mays both age 14-21 chooses James Starret as guardian ...Thomas Mays appointed guardian over rest of children. ...(March 1758) Petition of Kern Starret, in right of Mary, his wife, late Mary Mays, one of daughters of Andrew Mays, deceased, Rachel Mays, Rebecca Mays, Margaret Mays, Susanna Mays. Father Andrew in will directed 209 acres to be sold. Mother of children has since intermarried with Samuel McElheney. SOURCE: Orphans Court Records of Lancaster County, PA "Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Vol I. Starret, in right of Mary, his wife, late Mary Mays, one of daughters of Andrew Mays, deceased, Rachel Mays, Rebecca Mays, Margaret Mays, Susanna Mays. Father Andrew in will directed 209 acres to be sold. Mother of children has since intermarried with Samuel McElheney. Concerning the move to Cumberland Co. I found a Samuel Makelhiny in Hopewell township in 1762 tax list . It said 100 unw (I believe that means this land has not been warranted) 1764: McElhene, Samueil 100 unw. 1766 Samuel McLehenny, no information. April 1771 Samuel McIlhaney is serving on a jury. (Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Quarter Session Dockets, 1750-1785, Diane E. Greene, 2000, p. 141, 157) I found what appears to be Rebecca and Samuel's family in Cumberland Co., living in Mifflin township in the census records 1790, 1800. Rebecca McElhenny age 66 is in a list of parishoners for the Big Spring Presbyterian Church in 1789 in Newville. Samuel McElhenny age 40 (must be Jr.) and Hugh McElhenny age 30 are also on the list as well as a Hugh Kirkpatrick age 13 and a Martha McCasland age 47. All of the dates are off somewhat. In 1790 a list is published of the parishioners who have benches and the Samuel McElhenny and sons in pew #73. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 7 ***** Rebecca McFARLAND, daughter of Robert McFARLAND and Janet _____, was born 14 Apr 1720 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Rebecca married (1) about 1735 in Paxtang(?), Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Andrew MAYES born about 1710 in Scotland, died about May 1754 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Rebecca married (2) 1755/1757 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Samuel McELHENNY born about 1720 in Pennsylvania(?). ----- NOTES FOR Rebecca McFARLAND: PLACE: Paxtang is a small town near Harrisburg, now in Dauphin County, PA. 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. Pennsylvania Traveler (Magazine) Vol 1 No. 2 1965 Found at Bellingham Public Library. PROBATE: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. WILL of Andrew Mays, dated 16 Apr proved 27 June 1754, named his wife Rebecca and brother Thomas Mays, executor. Children: James, Mary, Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret, and Susanna. Will Book B-1, 52: 1754. ...James Mays and Rachel Mays both age 14-21 chooses James Starret as guardian ...Thomas Mays appointed guardian over rest of children. ...(March 1758) Petition of Kern Starret, in right of Mary, his wife, late Mary Mays, one of daughters of Andrew Mays, deceased, Rachel Mays, Rebecca Mays, Margaret Mays, Susanna Mays. Father Andrew in will directed 209 acres to be sold. Mother of children has since intermarried with Samuel McElheney. SOURCE: Orphans Court Records of Lancaster County, PA "Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Vol I. Starret, in right of Mary, his wife, late Mary Mays, one of daughters of Andrew Mays, deceased, Rachel Mays, Rebecca Mays, Margaret Mays, Susanna Mays. Father Andrew in will directed 209 acres to be sold. Mother of children has since intermarried with Samuel McElheney. PROBATE: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. WILL of Andrew Mays, dated 16 Apr proved 27 June 1754, named his wife Rebecca and brother Thomas Mays, executor. Children: James, Mary, Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret, and Susanna. Will Book B-1, 52: 1754. ...James Mays and Rachel Mays both age 14-21 chooses James Starret as guardian ...Thomas Mays appointed guardian over rest of children. ...(March 1758) Petition of Kern Starret, in right of Mary, his wife, late Mary Mays, one of daughters of Andrew Mays, deceased, Rachel Mays, Rebecca Mays, Margaret Mays, Susanna Mays. Father Andrew in will directed 209 acres to be sold. Mother of children has since intermarried with Samuel McElheney. SOURCE: Orphans Court Records of Lancaster County, PA "Pennsylvania Vital Records "; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Vol I. LINKS: Brother, Thomas Mayes was Scottish, and lived also in Paxtang Township, Lancaster County, PA. Many of Thomas' descendants moved to SE US. Thomas married Margaret Houston in Lancaster County, PA and died there in 1798. ( SOURCE: Internet at Mayes Family Inquiry page, at Family Tree Maker online). PROBATE: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. Andrew Mays, April 16, 1754 to June 27, 1754. Executors Rebecca Mays. Children James, Mary, Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret & Susanna. Brother Thomas. SOURCE: Lancaster County Abstracts of Wills 1721-1820. FHC microfilm #383292. Page 663. COURT: 1760 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. [Rachel McFarland]. About 1760. Abstract: Referering to will of Andrw Mayes. Wife now married to Samuel Mackheheny. Children: Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret, Susanna (died under age , unmarried), Thomas, and Mary (wife of Kerns Sterret). SOURCE: Lancaster county Orphans Court Records FHC microfilm 21370 1742-1767. ----- NOTES FOR Andrew MAYES: LINKS: Brother, Thomas Mayes was Scottish, and lived also in Paxtang Township, Lancaster County, PA. Many of Thomas' descendants moved to SE US. Thomas married Margaret Houston in Lancaster County, PA and died there in 1798. (SOURCE: Internet at Mayes Family Inquiry page, at Family Tree Maker online). PROBATE: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. Andrew Mays, April 16, 1754 to June 27, 1754. Executors Rebecca Mays. Children James, Mary, Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret & Susanna. Brother Thomas. SOURCE: Lancaster County Abstracts of Wills 1721-1820. FHC microfilm #383292. Page 663. COURT: 1760 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County. [Rachel McFarland]. About 1760. Abstract: Referering to will of Andrw Mayes. Wife now married to Samuel Mackheheny. Children: Rachel, Rebecca, Margaret, Susanna (died under age, unmarried), Thomas, and Mary (wife of Kerns Sterret). SOURCE: Lancaster county Orphans Court Records FHC microfilm 21370 1742-1767. ===CHILDREN of Rebecca McFARLAND and Andrew MAYES + 22 James MAYES b abt 1736 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. + 23 Mary (Maria) MAYES b abt 1738 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M Cairns (Kerns) STERRETT. 24 Rachel MAYES b abt 1739 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. + 25 Rebecca MAYES b abt 1741 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M Johnston ELLIOTT. + 26 Margaret MAYES b abt 1742 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. M John MURRAY. 27 Susanna MAYES b abt 1744 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, d abt 1756/1759 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ===CHILDREN of Rebecca McFARLAND and Samuel McELHENNY + 28 Martha McELHENNY b abt 1756 Pennsylvania. M James KIRKPATRICK. 29 Samuel McELHENNY b abt 1758 Pennsylvania. + 30 Sarah McELHENNY b abt 1759 Pennsylvania. M Benjamin KIRKPATRICK. + 31 Jane McELHENNY b abt 1761 Pennsylvania. M _____ SHANNON. 32 Hugh McELHENNY b abt 1762 Pennsylvania. | McFarland, Rebecca RoM02 (I29559)
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| 4288 | Mary Helen Haines notes: The Morristown Bible record says that Rachel was born March 17, 1734. I have only seen a transcript, not the original page. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 11 ***** Rachel McFARLAND, daughter of John McFARLAND and Mary MONTGOMERY, was born 17 Mar 1737 in Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died 1790 in Campbell County, Virginia, buried in Concord, Virginia. Married 1758 in Bedford County, Virginia to John HUNTER son of Alexander HUNTER and Elizabeth STEELE, born 1737 in Virginia, died 1796 in Campbell County, Virginia. ----- NOTES FOR Rachel McFARLAND: SOURCE: World Family Tree Disk #2. Includes childrens families. TO-DO: Obtain childrens families. SOURCE: Internet, Family Tree Maker Online User Home Pages, "Lori Samples Ancestors". ----- NOTES FOR John HUNTER: PARENTS: Alexander HUNTER and Elizabeth STEELE. CONFLICT: Internet lists parents as John Hunter and Henrietta DAVIDSON. RESIDENCE: Lived about 1770 Bedford Co, VA. ===CHILDREN of Rachel McFARLAND and John HUNTER + 35 John HUNTER b 10 Jul 1760 Bedford County, Virginia. M Susanna PRESTON. + 36 Elizabeth HUNTER b 1761 Bedford County, Virginia. M John MAY. + 37 Alexander HUNTER b 1763 Campbell County, Virginia. M Nancy JONES. + 38 Robert HUNTER b 1765 Virginia. M Nancy ELLIS. + 39 James HUNTER b 1767 Virginia. M Elizabeth HOWLETT. + 40 Benjamin HUNTER b 1775 Virginia. M Elizabeth FIELDS. | McFarland, Rachel (I30659)
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| 4289 | Mary Helen Haines notes: The origins of Robert Lane's family are obscure. Since the article below says he is the son of Irish immigrants. Since he was born in NY in 1815 I went looking at NY census records and immigration records. Nothing conclusive so far. The earliest land record of Robert H. Lane is in 1850 when he purchases land from the Rowell Lee headright for $603. on credit from James Journey. Book D, p. 236. He then goes on to purchase many pieces of property over the years. From the book, A History of Fannin County, by Floy Hodge, pub. 1966, p. 199: Col. R.H. Lane--"The son of Irish immigrants moved to Fannin County in 1849. Colonel R.H. Lane (1815-1872), a lawyer from Missouri, brought his wife Rebecca McFarland Lane (1820-1895) and family. Lane fought in the Mexican War under General Price from the Third Regiment of Missouri. Children of R.H. and Rebecca Lane were John G. (b. 1841); Emily (b. 1853); Robert P. (b. 1844); and James Newton (1845-1906), who was married to Nancy Daniel Locke (b. 1848-and d. 1902), daughter of Richard Locke. James and Nancy were parents of Robert H., Samuel, John G., Mary B., Lillie and Charles T." The earliest land record of Robert H. Lane is in 1850 when he purchases land from the Rowell Lee headright for $603. on credit from James Journey. Book D, p. 236. He then goes on to purchase many pieces of property over the years. From the book, A History of Fannin County, by Floy Hodge, pub. 1966, p. 199: Col. R.H. Lane--"The son of Irish immigrants moved to Fannin County in 1849. Colonel R.H. Lane (1815-1872), a lawyer from Missouri, brought his wife Rebecca McFarland Lane (1820-1895) and family. Lane fought in the Mexican War under General Price from the Third Regiment of Missouri. Children of R.H. and Rebecca Lane were John G. (b. 1841); Emily (b. 1853); Robert P. (b. 1844); and James Newton (1845-1906), who was married to Nancy Daniel Locke (b. 1848-and d. 1902), daughter of Richard Locke. James and Nancy were parents of Robert H., Samuel, John G., Mary Bl, Lillie and Charles T." | Lane, Robert Holmes (I29971)
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| 4290 | Mary Helen Haines notes: The section below, even with the blanks, must be referring to this Mary McNutt, married to William McFarland and not to Margaret, married to Robert McFarland, as so many have interpreted it. Mary was born in 1793, so being the first white child born here makes sense, while the idea that Margaret (b. 1759) married to Robert does not. However, even then, this does not make sense because there were many people living in this area before 1793. Ramsey's Annals of Tennessee to the End of the Eighteenth Century (1853) p. 369 SETTLEMENTS SOUTH OF FRENCH BROAD. the minds of some of the earliest and most steadfast friends of Franklin by the assurances of the Governor and Legislature of North-Carolina, that, at the proper time, a new state should be formed, and their cherished wishes for independence should be gratified, if the malcontents would return to their allegiance. The argument was forcible-to many perfectly satisfactory and irresistible. It inflicted a vital stab upon the new government, which, within the next year, caused its dissolution. PROGRESS OF THE SETTLEMENTS SOUTH OF FRENCH BROAD. The Irish Bottom began to be settled. George McNutt was one of the earliest emigrants. His daughter, _____, afterwards the wife of Col. _____ McFarland, and still living in Jefferson county, was the first white child born south of French Broad. Nancy Rogers, daughter of Jonah Rogers, was the second. | McNutt, Mary (I28852)
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| 4291 | Mary Helen Haines notes: Their marriage should be in Tennessee, but there is no official record found so far. F. McFarland, 78, born VA. is living in Benton Co. MO in 1850 census with a W.L. McFarland, 36, MO, and his wife E.J. 17, KY. Fam. 80, Fristoe, Benton Co. #554 She is in the Mortality Census of 1860 in Cass Co. MO. Says she died in March 1860 at 90 years old. There is a will connected to her name in Isle of Wight, Virginia1798, where Anne Barlow Webb is dispensing with her inheritance from her father and names daughters Frances and Elizabeth Webb. However, she was married by that time, so wouldn't her married name appear? F. McFarland, 78, born VA. is living in Benton Co. MO in 1850 census with a W.L. McFarland, 36, MO, and his wife E.J. 17, KY. Fam. 80, Fristoe, Benton Co. #554 | Webb, Frances (I29492)
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| 4292 | Mary Helen Haines notes: There are no Cocke Co. TN records from this time period since the courthouse burned twice. However, on his tombstone, which reads "In Memory of...." it states he was born there. Not sure who erected the tombstone, or how old it is, however, it is among the very oldest in this cemetery. From the History of Johnson County, pub. 1881, by the Kansas City Historical Company, available on-line: 540 HISTORY OF JOHNSON COUNTY. "George McFarland was born in Tennessee in 1793, and died in Chil- howee township, Johnson county, in 1862. Samuel McFarland, Sr., was a native of Tennessee, and came, with all his father's family, to Missouri territory in 1816, and settled in Cooper county, near Otterville; then in about four years thereafter removed to the Sni-a-bar creek, in Lafayette county. He came with his family to Centerview township in 1843, and settled about two miles east of the present depot at Centerview. Here he purchased about 400 acres, and resided thereon till the year 1850, when he removed to Texas. He died in the year 1861. George McFarland, the brother of Samuel, came to Centerview about the year 1843, and settled about two miles south of the present village of Centerview. He died there some time before the war. He was given to quaint, dry expressions, which were wont to produce great merriment among his friends." Missouri records: Lafayette County, Missouri 1830 census, p. 258 has Samuel McFarland, bet. 20 and 30, next to George McFarland, bet. 30 and 40, and near Sarah McFarland, bet. 50 and 60. In Samuel's household is one male under 5, one female under 5, and one female bet. 5 and 10, as well as wife bet/ 20 and 30. A Robert Morrow family is on the same page. Lafayette County, Missouri 1840 census has Samuel McFarland, bet. 40 and 50, George, bet. 40 and 50, and John bet. 30 and 40. Samuel has living with him four boys and four girls. They are living in the Clay township. Image 17/40. 1843 they move to Johnson County. Bef. 1850, the family moved to Texas, witness the census record below. Samuel McFarland received a Mil. 3rd class Patent on Dec. 15, 1856 in Burnet Co. for 297 acres. That means he was living there for at least 3 years before the patent. Patent #780. Samuel and Jane McFarland are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Bertram, TX. This must be near the land grant. To get there: Take Hwy. 29 east from Burnet, turn south on FM 303 before Bertram. When 303 runs into #243, turn west (right) at #330, follow signs to Mt. Zion, which is up a small road that runs north from #330. It crosses the South San Gabriel river at a shallow spot. It is a well-maintained cemetery, that was once named for the Jennings family (Samuel's neighbor) who donated the land. Samuel W. McFarland, his probable grandson, who died in 1758, is among the very first burials. The notes below and the information of Samuel Arthur McFarland's descendants in Texas is the work of Donell Frazier and comes from her work and website. The connection to George and Sally Jack is still unproven speculation, but based on likely connections. We need a Y-DNA test from a male McFarland descendant to confirm this relationship. CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: TX COUNTY: Williamson DIVISION: Milam/Williamson PAGE NO: 338a 1 109 120 McFarland Saml. 49 M . Farmer 300 Tennessee . . . . 2 109 120 McFarland Jane 46 F . . . Tennessee . . X . . 3 109 120 McFarland James G. 19 M . Farmer . Missouri . . . . . 4 109 120 McFarland Lucinda G. 15 F . . . Missouri . . . . . 5 109 120 McFarland Samuel K. 12 M . . . Missouri . . . . . 6 109 120 McFarland William B. 8 M . . . Missouri . . . . . 7 109 120 McFarland Francis M. 4 M . . . Missouri **************** 1860 Burnet County Census: fam. 147 147 McFarland Samuel 59 m farming Tennessee 147 McFarland Jane 55 f Tennessee 147 McFarland Wm. B. 17 m merchants clk Missouri 147 McFarland Frances M. 13 m Missouri Living next to S.K. McFarland 21, and then with several Jennings families as neighbors. ************************************************* SOURCE: Burnet County History - Family Histories, Vol. II; pgs 222-223 SAMUEL McFARLAND Samuel McFarland, the original settler of that family to arrive in Burnet County, was born in 1800 in Cocke County, Tennessee, died March 11, 1861, in Burnet County, Texas, and was buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Bertram. The names of his parents are unknown since the records of Cocke County, Tennessee, were destroyed in 1897 when a fIre engulfed the courthouse there. McFarland was married September 15, 1824, at New Lebanon in Cooper County, Missouri, to Jane Pricilla Morrow, who was born in October 1805 in Madison County, Tennessee, died November 8, 1879 in Burnet County, Texas, and was buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery .She was the daughter of James Gillis and Mary Davis Morrow. James Gillis Morrow was born c. 1774 aboard ship in the Atlantic Ocean, and died sometime after 1805. He was married before 1797 to Mary Davis in South Carolina, and they lived in Clarksville, Tennessee. The McFarlands were of Scotch descent, and are derived from the McFarlane clan whose residence was near famed Loch Lomond in Scotland. Family tradition says that the first McFarland in this country from which the family is descended was born aboard ship while crossing the Atlantic Ocean to America, and was born on the day that the "mid-way bottle" was drunk. The McFarlands landed in South Carolina and then moved westward into eastern Tennessee. The tradition continues in the family that Samuel was a friend of Sam Houston in Tennessee, and that they visited the Indian Reservation together. When Houston was Governor of Texas he visited often in the McFarland's home. The McFarland name was originally spelled Macfarlane or Mcfarlane. By the time members of the family had reached Missouri it was changed to Mcfarland, and by the time the family arrived in Texas they were all spelling it Mcfarland. By 1900 most of the family were spelling the name McFarland. An 1881 History of Johnson County, Missouri, reveals that Samuel McFarland came with all his father's family to Missouri in 1816, settling in Cooper Counry near Otterville. In four years they went to Sin-a-bar Creek in Lafayette County Missouri, and Samuel came with his family to Centerview in 1843, settling about two miles east of the depot at Center view. There 400 acres were purchased and the family resided upon the property until 1850 when they moved to Texas. Another family tradition states the Mcfarlands fought in the Black Hawk Indian War in 1831, and before coming to Missouri had also fought in the Revolutionary War at King's Mountain. In later years several of the Mcfarlands also served in the War Between the States. Samuel McFarland and family came to Texas around 1849 and were in Williamson County at the time of the 1850 Census. He took up land in Burnet County around 1852. On May 19, 1856, two of his neighbors, .John Jennings and Samuel M. Bingham, swore before the Burnet County Clerk that McFarland had been living on his land and cultivating it for the past three years. On December 15, 1856, Governor E. M. Pease granted him 297 acres situated about six miles south and east from Burnet (in the Mt. Zion neighborhood). After Samuel's death, all but 40 acres of the land was sold on August 22, 1863, and the family, Jane and sons George Jackson, James Gillis, Samuel King, and Francis Marion, moved to Cow Creek farther south in the county , taking their possessions with them. However, the Indian depredations and raids became so severe that they soon left possessions and cattle behind and fled to the safety of Burnet. Another source of information is from the Geneology of the McFarland Family Tennessee to Missouri to Texas Written and compiled 1974 by Mary E. Lawes McFarland In her work, she found written a history which says Samuel came to Missouri with his father's (unnamed) family in 1816. COOPER COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS - 1819 to 1849 McFarland, Samuel Morrow, Jane A 15 Sep 1824 | McFarland, Samuel Arthur (I28931)
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| 4293 | Mary Helen Haines notes: There are two Houston C. McFarlands. The other is the son of Reuben and Martha Campbell in St. Francois Co. MO. They have been mixed together in some trees. This Houston C. McFarland had three wives. The first two were probably sisters. The first wife was named Eliza Crawford and the marriage is listed in Cooper Co. Book B, p. 28 as being Jan. 7, 1835 between Huston McFarland to Eliza Crawford. There are two children born, William C. and Albert F. The second marriage is Houston McFarland to Zelah Crawford, Book B, p. 134, on Oct. 25, 1841. In the 1850 census in Marshall, Platte Co. MO the family is present fam. # Huston Mc Farland, 37 MO, farmer, 3600 Zillah, 37, KY Wm., 13 MO Albert, 12, MO John E, 5, MO Nancy A. Roy, 10, KY 1860 census, Platte Co. MO H Mcfarland, 46, MO, 8000, 3000 Wm. C, 23, MO Albert F. 21, MO John E. 14, MO 1870 census, Weston, Platte MO Huston Mcfarland, 56, MO, farmer, 2500, 2000 Sue B. 33 KY Maggie 4, MO Mary F 3, MO Edward K, 2, MO Maggie Hill 13, MO White, Frank F. 25, MO farmhand | McFarland, Houston (I27622)
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| 4294 | Mary Helen Haines notes: There are two Larkins. The elder was born bet. 1770 and 1775. He married Patsy Matterson in 1803 in Orange Co. He was a witness to the will of Henry Horton in 1805. The census records for this Larkin McFarland do not show any children from a previous marriage. Therefore the connection of Larkin Jr. to this Larkin is not feasible, nor Thorton. So it is much more likely that Larkin Jr. and Thorton belong to a W illiam McFarland. Found an L. McFarland in Orange Co. in 1810, age 26 to 45, next to two families named Pierce, and Umstead. p. 857, with a male and a female under 10, and female 16-25. According to one tree on Ancestry, Keziah who married William was a Pierce. There is no solid connection to William and Keziah except timing and location. So he is here temporarily until better connections show up. In 1820 census he is in Orange Co. NC on p. 398, next to Richard Umstead, Betty laws, Simpson Adcock, then Thorton McFarland. Larkin is over 45, with 2 males under 10 (Radford and Wesley), a male 10 to 16, a female 10 to 16, and his wife Martha 2 6 to 45. In 1830 census he is in Madison Co. TN, p. 104. Males: one 50 to 59 (Larkin), one 20 to 29 (?), one 15 to 19 (Radford), one 10 to 14 (Wesley), one boy under 5. Females: one 30 to 39 (Martha), one 5 to 9, one under five. In 1840 he is in Dyer Co. TN, Image 31/40. Males: 2 under 5, one 30 to 40 (his eldest son), one 60 to 70 (Larkin), Females: 4 under 5, 2 age 5 to 10, 2 age 10 to 15, 1 is 15 to 20, one (Martha) is 50 to 60. Neighbors, Kimbro, McCorkle, Robinson His death happened in 1841 in Dyer. He has a son Wesley, born 1817 who is in the 1840 census in Dyer also, Image 39/40. In the 1850 census is son Radford McFarland, born 1814 in NC, fam. 287. But where is the eldest son, who was living with Larki n in 1840 census. Need to find the land sale records in Dyer County and see who sells Larkin's land. | McFarland, Larkin Sr. (I17379)
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| 4295 | Mary Helen Haines notes: There could possibly be more than one Alexander who have been mixed together in various records. There is the Alexander McFarland, living next to William McFarland in the 1782 tax list in Montgomery Co. VA. on the property at Wolf Creek. This should be William's son Alexander. Next door is Robert Crawford who married Isabella McFarland, Alexander's sister. Their daughter Mary Crawford married an Alexander McFarland in 1802 in Greene Co. TN, but no one knows how that Alex. is related. There is also the Alexander McFarland, uncle to this Alexander. Concerning his time in Kentucky: The area of Indian Creek where the McFarland men settled is in present day Clinton Co. Cumberland Co. was formed in 1798 from Green, and Clinton was formed in 1823 from Cumberland. There is a real problem finding any records here. There are no tax books for Cumberland Co. from 1806-1832. There is no tax lists before 1837 for Clinton. There are no deed records at all for McFarlands in Cumberland Co.There are many references to McFarlands Creek however. The book of deed abstracts mentions that in the early years they just sold their surveys and didn't file deeds. It does seem that Alexander and his family moved out to Arkansas, John is uncertain, and Daniel moved north to Perry Co. KY. From Early Times in Clinton County, by Jack Ferguson, 1986 p. 137 "the McFarland's were another family that came to Indian Creek very early. Maj. Alexander McFarland had a cabin on Indian Creek as early as 1798. Daniel, John, and a James McFarland were probably also settled on Indian Creek by that date. James McFarland entered 200 acres with the Greene County commissioners on December 17, 1798. On May 13 of the next year Blossom Jane Harvey McFarland, John McFarland, and Alexander McFarland each entered 200 acre tracts. Alexander, Daniel, and John McFarland are listed as settled on this Creek on the May, 1799 tax list; oddly enough James is not listed. Alexander McFarland is listed with 400 acres of land; it is possible that he had purchased James McFarland's grant. The entries for Blossom Jane Harvey McFarland, Robert Young, and Solomon Skaggs on May 13, 1799 for 200 acres each on Indian Creek and Edward Atkins for 200 acres on Willis Creek the same day all bear the notation: "withdrawn and delivered to Lydia McFarland." At this moment we have no definite information as to who Lydia McFarland was." {mhh, his wife, Lydia Priest McFarland} Footnote: the act of the Gen. assembly on December 13, 1800 creating the County of Wayne mentions "Maj. Alexander McFarland's on Indian Creek." The adjutant Gen.'s office at Washington has no record of Revolutionary war service under this name, but it shows an Alexander McFarlin serving in Major John Ashe's Company, first North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted November 4, 1777 for three years. The State Department of archives and history at Raleigh North Carolina has two vouchers for revolutionary service, bearing the name of Alexander McFarland, both paid by the auditors of Washington and Sullivan counties. Only one family of McFarland is listed in the 1850 census of the County, that of William (1825) and Mary (1820) McFarland. They are shown with three children: Martha 1845, Nancy J 1847, and James L 1849 (It seems that brother James might have traveled with Alexander, John, and Daniel to KY, but decided to returned to VA where he settled in Russell Co. and the 200 acres that he surveyed went to Alexander possibly, which would explain Alexander having 400 acres on the tax list.) Timeline and research from Mary T. Haines: His name appears in 1775 when his grandfather Alexander Gibson goes to court saying the children are uncared for because the father is not present. In 1782 he is on the tax list for Montgomery Co. next to his father William. It appears that at least some of the children left Augusta and moved south. (Alexander would be 18 years old) In 1785 he married Lydia Priest in Washington Co. VA (that part that became Russell Co.) There are two dates: May 20 1785 by minister John Frost, and May 19, 1785 by minister Simon Cockrell In 1787 he is on the tax list in Russell Co. VA with Solomon Skaggs, David Priest {brother of Lydia} (people who later move to KY with him) 1787 in Augusta Co., court case Carlisle vs Alexander McFarling, nephew of Alexander Gibson. March Session. Chalkley-Augusta Co. VA Court Records, p. 386 1788: Alexander McFarland on Muddy Fork, Wolf Creek, tax list-so who is this, if not his son? 1791: William McFarland dies at Wolf Creek 1791: Aug., Nelson Co. VA (KY) Alexander McFarland in Tithables of Capt. Wm. Skaggs Company -Pitman and Brush Creek on n. of Green River-2 tithables- (Source: 1785-1791 Residents of Nelson County Virginia (now Kentucky) Recorded in Tithable and Tax Lists, Vol. 1, compiled by Margaret and Carl Schroeder, 1988, p113-114 1792: Nelson Co. KY Tax Records in James McMahon Dist. Alex McFarlin 1 tithable, 3 horses, 12 cattle, no acres 1793, Green Co. formed from Nelson Co. 1793, April 28: Ordered into service by Kentucky Governor, Isaac Shelby, as a scout frontier of Green Co. KY to Dec. 93, 208 days of service, paid $173.33 1/3 cents. He is age 29. The records are part of the military National Archives under Alexander Mcfarlan, called Scouts and Spies, Kentucky 1793, May 15, Captain Cornstalk Militia, 16th Regiment, Green Co. KY. Was called by the President and served 136 days, from June 13, 1794 with his company, to serve under Major Price's Battalion against an expected Indian assault into Kentucky. The company was released Oct. 26, 1794. Source: Letter to Mary T. Haines from historian Brandon K. Slone, with the Department of Military Affairs, Frankfort, KY, dated July 21, 1994, also book The "Cornstalk" Militia 1792-1811 by G. Glenn Clift 1795: Green Co. KY Tax List, shows Alexander as one male over 16, 2 adults, 5 horses, 9 cows 1795: Green Co. KY Tax List from Box 57, Film 730143 shows on Sept 1 a John McFarland, one male over 16, on Sept 2 Alexander McFarland, one male over 16, 3 horses, 7 cows, Joseph McFarland, one male over 16, then under Green River, Robert McFarland at Brush Creek. (so who is the Joseph and Robert?) 1796: Bondsman on marriage of Ann McFarlin to Robert Young (who is she?) 1798: Claim on Indian Creek, Green Co. Entry Book Green Co. KY Land Entries 1796-1834, by Smith, 1975 pp. 103, 70 No. 732: Alexander McFarland 200 acres second rate land begining at a poplar, white oak & dogwood trees thence extending N60W, N30E, S60E, S30W for quantity. No. 716: John McFarland 200 acres second rate land on the headwaters No. 1284: James McFarland is entitled to 200 acres of second rate land....on the south side of Cumberland River waters of Indian Creek adjoining Simeon Biggs on the N & John Lurney on the E & to include his improvement on the N Side in Green County. (not sure who this James is since brother James is back in Russell Co.) No. 1055: May 13, 1799: Blossom Game Harvey McFarland 200 acres second rate land on the head waters of Indian Creek waters of Cumberland River begining at the white oak & dogwood ....Withdrawn & delivered to Lidda McFarland. NO. 1278: Solomon Skaggs 200 acres second rate land on the south side of Cumberland River upon a branch of Indian Creek....& with his line to Daniel McFarling, Henry Lewis & Alexander McFarlin for quantity to include him improvement. Withdrawn & certificate delivered to Lidda McFarland. No. 1316: Edward Atkins 200 acres second rate land on the head waters of Willin's Creek the waters of Cumberland River begining at a black oak....Withdrawn and certificate delivered to Lidda McFarland. Cumberland County was created out of Green County in Dec. 1798, and at its first session, July 2, 1799, Alexander McFarland was appointed one of the Justices of the Peace while he was absent pursuing the Harpe brothers. See below. 1799: Cumberland Co. Surveyer's Book for Indian Creek land: Book A, p. 5, Ja. McFarlin listed as a chain carrier, 9/6/1799 Book A, p. 10, John McFarland is marker on survey for James Despain, 200 acres on Indian Creek where it joins John McFarland Book A, p. 12, 8/11/1799, John Turney, joins Daniel McFarland, ...Robert Young, James McFarland is a chain carrier 1799, survey for Solomon Skaggs for 200 acres on Indian Creek, joins land of Alexander McFarland, Daniel McFarland, Blossom G. H. McFarland and others. Book A, p. 24, Blossom Gane Henry McFarland, 200 acres on Indian Creek joining Alex McFarland. 10/21/1799 Robert Young, 200 acres on Indian Creek, 7/29/1800. Alex McFarland and Solomon Brunts, chain carriers. 1799: April thru Fall sent to pursue Harpe Gang into the Chicksaw Nation--From book, Westward into Kentucky: A Narrative of Daniel Trabue, ed. by Chester Raymond Young, Univ. Press of KY, 1981. Ch. 12, Violence on the Kentucky Frontier, p. 146 "And on the day appointed they come. I Furnished them with Mony for thier expences and ammonition, etc., and they set out. Ther persued Down the River and often heard of them (the Harpes), and when they was in the Checkeesaw Nation 2 of the McFarlins was took with Ague and fever. Remained their some time and in the fall they Returned but had Done nothing. The legislater passed a law in their favour and gave them $150, which sume nearly satisfyed them includeing what I have them at ther start." The footnotes on p. 195 that accompany this primary-source narrative explain that Daniel Trabue's son had been murdered by the Harpe brothers. The three McFarlins were Alexander, John, and Daniel McFarland, brothers, and a Robert White. The McFarlands were appointed by Gov. James Garrard on June 7, 1799 to take the outlaws into custody if they were found in an adjoining state. The posse probably went down the Green River into western Tennessee where the Chickasaw Nation resided. The reward was $300. 1799: Cumberland County Order Book A, p. 1, July 2 Alexander McFarland appointed to be a Justice of the Peace while absent 1800: Alexander on the Cumberland Co. tax list from 1799, as is Daniel and John 1801, July 13: Colonel for the Cornstalk Militia, 46th Regiment, Justice of Peace 1802: Contracted with Alexander Sprowl (Sproul) to sell land called Glade Spring (Indian Creek). Alexander McF. moves to Lincoln Co. KY 1803: Alex. Sprowl Civil Suit in Lincoln Co. KY. Alexander McFarland was accused of also selling 400 acres to Arthur Frogge and 30 acres to Samuel McKee/McBee. Depositions mention John McFarlane, the brother of David (Daniel?) and Alexander McFarlane. Alexander McFarland arrested and escaped. Lawsuit dismissed. 1803: in New Madrid, MO Concerning his death from : https://www.accessgenealogy.com/arkansas/earliest-known-traders-arkansas-river.htm "In the summer of 1812 a trading party under the leadership of Alexander McFarland left Cadron on the Arkansas to trade with the Indians on upper Red River for their horses and mules.5 Though they endeavored to avoid the Osage Indians, the latter entered their camp near the Wichita villages, August 13, and killed McFarland while his companions were absent. Subsequently, in 1813, a claim was filed with the government by the widow, Lydia McFarland, for the loss of her husband and his property. In 1814 depositions were given by John Lemmons, who was with McFarland's party, by William Ingles, Robert Kuyrkendall and Benjamin Murphy. The latter three stated that in October 1812 they were at the mouth of the Verdigris, where the Osage had collected to trade and there were present the band of Osage who had just returned from Red River bearing with them some of the property taken from McFarland. The Cherokee Chief Tallantusky was there in quest of merchandise he had confided to McFarland for trade to the western Indians. Recognizing in the possession of the Osage some of his property including two short swords, he demanded their possession and the Osage gave them up and through Ingles as interpreter admitted to Tallantusky that they had killed and robbed McFarland. From this it appears that there were traders at the mouth of the Verdigris as early as 1812." From the research of James A. McFarland in a communication to Mary T. Haines, abt. 1996, comes the information about Alexander and his family after they left Kentucky: "He is not on the 1810 Kentucky census because he traveled west to Missouri just after Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase and put in a claim (#289) of 750 arpens in Tywapity Bottom, in later New Madrid County. He possession and apparently put in crops from 1803 through the spring of 1805. (Unites States, American State Papers, vol. 3, p. 326) In 1809 the New Madrid earthquake struck the bootheel of Missouri, and many lost their farms through actual subsidence of the land, while others left, fearing another or greater earthquake. Alexander and Lydia may have moved farther west, along the Arkansas River to Cadron Bayou shortly before the earthquake, since Arkansas records show that he led a party of settlers to Cadron Bayou in 1808. (Morgan, James Logan, Arkansas Newspaper Abstracts, 1819-1845, vol. 1, p. 41, Morgan Books, Newport AR, 1981. 2 vol.) This excursion was, in 1808, deep into territory claimed by the Osage Indians who claimed all lands drained by the Arkansas River north of the Cimmaron River. Little Rock was the westward limit of the white man, and anyone west of that settlement and fort was fair game for the Osage. Alexander's party was some 16 to 20 miles upriver from Little Rock. Early in 1814, disaster struck. The Osage raided the settlement, and Col. Alexander McFarland and a R. Gelerin were mentioned as two of the casualties. (mhh note: this is an incorrect interpretation of events and date. It was 1812 and Alexander McFarland and others were part of a trading party to the Red River, looking to trade goods with other Indians. The Osage attacked Alexander while he was alone in his camp and killed him and stole his goods.) (United States, Territorial Papers of Louisiana, Missouri Territories, 1815-1821, p. 52ff.) On 27 May 1826, a claim was allowed to Lydia McFarland for $248 against the Osage Indians. (United States, Territorial Papers of the United States, Arkansas territory, 1825-1829, vol. 20, p. 257.) On 27 July 1827, Lydia died." *************** The statement below that James C. McFarland is related, is wrong based on Y-DNA tests. James C. McFarland is of the same lineage as Robert, born 1675 in northern Ireland, died 1751 Lancaster Co. PA. Older notes: CHILDREN: Alexander may perhaps have had son James C. McFarland, born about 1786 -- later evidence seems this is unlikely. RESIDENCE: 1770-1785 on Muddy Fork of Wolf Creek, Wythe County. RESIDENCE: 1784 VIRGINIA, Wythe County "Early Adventures on the Western Waters" LDS microfiche 6125902 Page 19 (OLD 70) May 1, 1784 LAND: John Smith 250 acres on Muddy Fork of Wolf Creek, above Christian Birkman's to include McDoffet's improvements and to join Alexr. McFarlands and Birkman (50 acres withdrawn). RESIDENCE: 1785 Washington County, VA (in a petition to form that part of the County into Russel County): Alexander, Robert, Robert Jr., Joseph. (So, who are the Robert's here, and the Joseph?) COURT: 1787 VIRGINIA, Augusta County March 1787 Augusta Chronicles. Carlisle vs Alexander McFarling -- Chancery answer 1787. Defendant was nephew of Alexander Gibson. (so this should be this Alexander) RESIDENCE-LINKS: 1787 VIRGINIA, Augusta County. Alexander McFarland was surety at marriage of James Gray and Elizabeth Doran. One of their children was named Alexander McFarland ("Alex") Gray, born 1788. They later settled in Russell Couty, VA about 1790. RESIDENCE: 1788 Augusta County (see MILITARY, above). TAXLIST: 1788 VIRGINIA, Montgomery County, Wolf Creek, Muddy Fork. MILITARY: Commisioned 15 May 1793 Captain, 16th Reg, Cornstalk Militia, Greene Co, KY. RESIDENCE: 1793 VIRGINIA, Wythe County "Early Adventures on the Western Waters" LDS microfiche 6125902 Page 163 (163) Sep 10, 1793 Wm Coneway and Roda (Rhoda) of Washington co to Zaccheus Elkins, 60 acres of Wolf Creek, waters of New River, granted Coneway Dec 26, 1792, corner to Alexander McFarland's land. CENSUS: 1795 KENTUCKY, Greene County, Indian Creek. Alexander McFarland. RESIDENCE: 1796-1800 Russell County, Virginia?? This has to be a different Alexander. 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. COURT: 1799 KENTUCKY, Cumberland County. Alexander McFarland appointed one of the Justices of the Peace for Cumberland County. SOURCE: "History of Cumberland County" by Joseph W. Wells 1947 Bell FHC. LAND: 1800 KENTUCKY, Cumberland County. BOUNDS OF WAYNE COUNTY, FORMED 1800: Beginning at the Mouth of Indian Creek on the Cumberland River, and running by James Sanduskys cabin to the road that leads from Capt Thomas Johnson's to Major Alexander McFarlands on Indian Creek. SOURCE: "History of Cumberland County" by Joseph W. Wells 1947 Bell FHC. LAND-LINKS: 1807 KENTUCKY, Cumberland County, Indian Creek. To the Trustees of Cumberland Seminary, by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Nov 17, 1807, 150 acres of land on the head of Indian Creek adjoining Alexander McFarland. SOURCE: "History of Cumberland County" by Joseph W. Wells 1947 Bell FHC. LAND-LINKS: 1815 KENTUCKY, Cumberland County, Indian Creek. Alexander McFarland. William Goodson, Oct 9, 1815, of Cumberland County, waters if Indian Creek, originally granted in the names of Wm Goodson, assignee of Alexander McFarland, who was assignee of Solomon Skeggs. 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 by 1803 and then to the Arkansas territory. RESIDENCE: Settled New Madrid County, MO -- Tywapity bottom 1803- 1805. Settled Cadron 1808 640 acres Arkansas Territory. DEATH: Alexander was killed in 1812 by the Osage Indians, west of Arkansas. SOURCE: Much information from Mary Haines. HISTORY: Alexander McFarland born ca. 1755 Augusta County, VA son of Wm. Lived with father, William in Montgomery and Washington Co, VA in 1780's. Married 20 May 1785 Washington Co, VA Lydia Priest, dau of William and Mary. With Lydia he had Maranda b.1794 and Liddia b. 1798. Alexander also lived in Cumberland (clinton CO), Ky, near Danville, Ky, New Madrid, MO and Conway Co, Arkansas (from Mary Haines). HISTORY: Alexander McFarland led an 1812 trading party that left Cadron on the Arkansas River to trade with villages on the upper Red River. Although he endeavored to avoid the Osages, the latter entered his camp on 13 August 1812 and killed McFarland while his companions were absent. Later, in August 1812 Lydia McFarland filed for loss of property taken from her husband, Alexander McFarland. In "White Claims for Indian Depredations: Illinois - Missouri - Arkansas Frontier" by Marsha Hoffman Rising in National Genealogical Society Quarterly Vol. 84, No. 4 Dec 1996. | McFarland, Alexander (I30660)
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| 4296 | Mary Helen Haines notes: There is great confusion about this Alexander McFarland. His name first appears in records in Augusta Co. in 1767. There is an Alexander McFarland who fights at the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1774 and states that he was born in 1750 in his pension requests. However, the descendants of Robert Henry McFarland, who was born about 1740-50, claim that Alexander is his father. So......are there one or two Alexanders? The elder Alexander must have moved to Greene County TN where he shows up on the first tax list. At some point Duncan must have moved there too, because he gives Alexander his power of attorney in the Greene Co. court in 1790. In 1792, Alexander traveled back to Augusta to sell the estate to Jacob Cleek. Records for land in Greene Co. TN begin in 1782 and the land is described in various places as the Meadows and Sinking Spring in 1787, and then as being on the north side of the Nolachucky river, mouth of Meadow Creek, and Alexander is paying taxes on 400 acres in 1793. The same land in Greene Co. owned by Alexander McFarland that he paid taxes on 400 acres, in 1793, was then sold in two parts. The first 200 acres was sold in 1795 to William Hall Jr, and no wife was involved in the sale. In 1799, Alexander McFarland and wife Mary of Russell Co. VA sell the other 200 acres of Greene Co. land to John Morris Sr. 1802: Nov 3 Tn, Greene Co, an Alexander McFarlane married Mary Crawford; bond by John Hall.This Mary Crawford is the daughter of Isabella McFarland (daughter of William McFarland, son of Duncan), therefore it is not this Alexander. The Alexander who married Mary Crawford would have been born abt. 1780. He ended up moving to Alabama according to probate records in 1848 in Greene Co. concerning the estate of Isabella Crawford and her deceased daughter Mary McFarland (Alexander's wife) Could this Alexander be a grandson of the first Alexander? Below are notes found on internet about Alexander. It looks like the research of Mary T. Haines: QUESTIONABLE LINK: Not sure if the Alexander who married Mary Crawford was the same one who was son of Duncan. The one who married Mary Crawford may have been Alexander, who may have been son of this Alexander, or perhaps a completely different Alexander. MILITARY: From the Draper Manuscripts, copied from Microfilm: McFarling, Alexer, scout, at Rye Cove, Washington Co. Payroll of Capt Joseph Martin's Co. Stationed on frontiers of Washington Co.[must be Tennessee], under command of Col Evan Shelby, May 1st to 30 Jun 1777, both days inclusive. From ANSEARCHIN NEWS, Periodical of TN Genealogical Society 1978, page 131. MILITARY: Pension Record Abstract of Alexander McFarland. Augusta Co. Ct. records 1788 to 1799, signed by A. McClenachan, Jacob Kinney, and Nathan Ellington. Undated petition of Alexander McFarlin, a soldier under the command of Col. Andrew Lewis, was wounded in the Battle of Point Pleasant 10 Oct 1774. He moved to Clinch, a remote part of Virginia, where invasion of savages prevented further application for his annuity. Deposition 17 Jun 1788 by Dr. Alex Humphreys; 7 Oct 1788 by Alex Gibson that McFarlane was enlisted for one year in 1775 at Staunton by Lt. Thos. Hughes of Capt Faunton's Co. In the fall of 1776, he was a soldier from Clinch against the Cherokee Indians under the command of Col. Christian... that later he was a soldier from Nowlachuka against the Indians. ...Henrico Co. 8 Oct 1788 by Samp. Mathews; 22 Oct 1788 the McFarlane was about 38 years of age. Certificates authorizing pension approved by the Executive 1788 to 1803. REceipts to Zecharia Taliaferro and Morris Austin, signed by Alex MCFarland. Warrant endorsements by A. Blair and Jas. Steele. ...Russell Co. Ct. records 1798 to 1804 signed by Henry Dickenson. Receipts to Henry Smith and Aaron Hendricks, signed by McFarlane,wtinessed by Harry Smith and John Ward. Request for payment to John Tate, witnessed by James McFarlane. Warrant endorsement by Rich'd Price. RESIDENCE: 1782-1795 FROM THE DATA BELOW, Alexander lived at the Big spring, which was at the mouth of Meadow Creek (also known as the meadows), located on the north side of Sinking Springs, which must have run into the north side of the Nolachucky River. Had neighbors in Greene County: ____ CROW, _____ GRAHAM, Richard Higgins, Alexander Gilbreath, Evan Jones, Charles Kilgore, John Reed, William Hall Jr. LAND: 1782 TENNESSEE, Greene County Oct 24 Alexander McFarland entered 300 acres in Washington County, at the Big Spring, on North Side of Sinking Creek, adjacent Crow and Graham (Page 42, grant #235.) PLACE: Greene County formed 1783 from Washington County, TN. TAXLIST: 1783 TENNESSEE, Greene County: Alexander McFarland. RESIDENCE: 1785 Washington County, VA (in a petition to form that part of the County into Russel County): Alexander, Robert, Robert Jr., Joseph. PLACE: Russell County formed 1785 from Washington County. LAND: 1786 TENNESSEE, Greene County Sep 1 Alexander McFarland entered 200 acres known by the meadows, adj. Richard Higgins (page 330, #46.) (sold 1795). LAND: 1787 TENNESSEE, Greene County Sep 20. Alexander Gilbreath entered 50 acres at Sinking Spring; adj. Gilbreath, from Alexander McFarland's line, & Evan Jones. (Page 20, grant #400). LAND: 1787 TENNESSEE, Greene County, Sept 20. Charles Kilgore entered 300 acres on north side of Nolachucky River, including his improvement, adjoining Higgins and McFarland (page 35, #556). COURT-MILITARY: 1788-1793 VIRGINIA, Augusta County. Revolutionary WAR. Alexander McFarland, a soldier under Col. Andrew Lewis and wounded at Point Pleasant 10 Oct 1774; aged 38 on 17 June 1788, and lives in Augusta County. Pension Continued in Augusta County from 1788 to 1793. SOURCE: "Virginia Colonial Soldiers" by Lloyd D. Bockstruck 1988; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD; page 242; and in "CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA, VOL I" page 254. TAXLIST: 1790 VIRGINIA, Russel County: Alexander. 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). LAND: 1792 TENNESSEE, Greene County. Alexander, son of Duncan McFarland, Feb 20, 1792. "On February 20, 1792, Alexander McFarland of Green County, North Carolina [[now Greene county, TN]], by virtue of a power of attorney from his father, Duncan McFarland, sold 319 acres of land on Jackson River, Bath County, Virginia to Jacob Cleek. SOURCE: Bath County Deed Book 1, pages 66 and 68. "Early Western Augusta County Pioneers" 1957 by George W. Cleek [page 22]. Deed Book 1, pages 66 and 68). NOTE: The land which Jacob Cleek purchased is approximately ten miles north of Warm Springs, Virginia, on U.S. Route 220. PLACE: Alexander settled in that part of North Carolina which is now included in the state of Tennessee (now Greene County, Tennessee). LAND: 1792 TENNESSEE, Greene County Nov 27 John Reed, entered 150 acres on north side of Nolachucky River, at mouth of Meadow Creek, adjoining Alexander McFarland, including island (page 374, #1258.). LAND: 1793 TENNESSEE, Greene County, Alexander McFarland entered 200 acres on north side of Nolachucky River. (Page 406, #1140.) (sold 1799). TAXLIST: 1793 TENNESSEE, Greene County Alexander McFarland 450 acres 1 white, 2 blacks. LAND: 1795 TENNESSEE, Greene County, deed, Alexander McFarland to William Hall, Jr. for 200 acres on north side of Nolachucky River, on the meadows, adjoining Richard Higgins. (book 2, page 436). TAXLIST: 1796-1799 VIRGINIA, Russell County, Upper District (1796-1799 continuous). A gap appears 1791-1795, apparently with the younger Alexander living there prior to 1791. No taxlist records after 1799. COURT-MILITARY: 1796-1800 VIRGINIA, Russell County. Court Records Oct 1796-Jan 1800 relating to Pension of Alexander McFarland. Served in War against Cherokee Indians 1776, under command of Col. Wm Christie. At battle of Pt. Pleasant in year of 1774. During his being on the service he was disabled and deprived of the sight of one of his eyes. (FOUND ON INTERNET USGENWEB Russell Co, VA). TAXLIST: 1797-1799 VIRGINIA, Russell County, Upper District Alexander McFarland, lists 2 males for both years that are age 21 years and upward. This must indicate the elder Alexander and his son. LAND: 1798 VIRGINIA, Russell County Surveyors Book page 319 Oct 13, 1798 Alexander McFarland, assignee of Richard Price - 23 acres part Treasury Warrant 10249 dtd Dec 22, 1781 - adjoining a survey of Richard Price - corner to Michael Wright. LAND: 1798 VIRGINIA, Russell County Surveyors Book 2 Page 29 Oct 28, 1798 Rev. James Madison 800 Acres, entry made Nov 18, 1786, part of Treasury Warrant 22015 dated Dec 24, 1783 on Copper Creek including Copper Springs -- corner to Alexander McFarland - corner to William Lee -- corner to Thomas Stapleton. LAND: 1798 VIRGINIA, Russell County Surveyors Book 2 Page 327 Oct 30, 1798 Alexander McFarland, assignee of Richard Price -- 150 acres - part Treasury Warrant 10249 dated Dec 22, 1781 -- adjoining a survey of said McFarlands -- corner to William Lee. LAND: 1799 TENNESSEE, Greene County, deed Alexander McFarland of Russell Co, VA, and Mary his wife, sell to John Morris Sr. of Greene County, TN, 200 acres on north side of Nolachucky River (book 3, page 270). MARRIAGE: 1802 Nov 3 Tn, Greene Co, Alexander McFarlane married Mary Crawford; bond by John Hall. LINKS: Married by a Hall and Alexander of 1795 lived next to a Hall. LAND: 1804 VIRGINIA, Russell County Surveyors Book page 17 May 19, 1804 Alexander McFarlane - 24 acres part of treasury Warrant 1855, dated March 18, 1796 - on the water of Sinking Creek - corner to McFarlane and William Foster - foot of Knobb of Mockerson Ridge - corner to Rauster and Joseph Long. LAND: 1810 VIRGINIA, Russell County Surveyors Book page 79 July 3, 1811 David Munsey - 42 acres on the waters of Sinking Creek - corner to Alexander McFarlanes 150 acre tract -- survey made for Richard Price - corner to James Madison. DEATH: Alexander is not recorded after 1804 in Russel Co, VA. Since his pension stopped, it looks like he died, but there is mention of an old Alexander McFarland in early records of Crawford Co, IND (where his brother and nephews went to). | McFarland, Alexander BY214647 (I29775)
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| 4297 | Mary Helen Haines notes: There is no factual date for his birth. Just that he was a younger brother to eldest son John. In 1745 James McFarland warrants 200 acres of land in Lancaster County on Swift Run near Conewago. This land is adjacent to William Greer, who possibly could be the brother of Margaret Greer, his wife. We know from James' 1752 will that Margaret had a brother named William. It doesn't appear that he settled on this land. It is Mount Pleasant township. John McFarlan warranted 225 acres in 1739 in Cumberland township, but never carried through. Andrew Mays also warranted land nearby in Menallen, not Butler township, but he died in 1754. In Mount Joy township Exekiel Muckelhenny warranted and surveyed 300 acres in 1749, and Joseph Bogle warranted 200 acres in 1753. All these families are connected to the McFarlands. Vol. C, Lancaster Co. Deeds, pp. 95-98, FHL microfilm, #21382 records the transfer of Robert McFarland's patent to his son James.Date: June 19, 1751. All the other children give up their inheritance rights for an agreed upon amount, following the wishes of father Robert. Brother John was living in Virginia, brother Robert was living on his own patent as of 1748, whereabouts of Joseph is not certain, but his two sisters were married and living nearby with their husbands. It seems that everyone had their own land and were settled. John, Robert, Gordon Howard and Rachel, Andrew Mayes and Rebecca acknowledged all of this before Thom Cookson June 26th, 1751. Joseph McFarlan acknowledged this on Dec. 9, 1751. This is my transcription of James' will: (I have not corrected any spelling or omissions. This will and that of Robert were copied into Will Book I at a later time than they were written. It is as if they were discovered stashed away somewhere and then recorded in this book, mixed in with wills from the 1800s) Will of James McFarland, entered into Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania Will Book I, p. 336, on February 12, 1752. In the name of God amen! This sixteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty one,two, I James McFarland of the township of Donegall County of Lancaster and Province of Pennsylvania, being very sick and weak in body, but of a perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to God therefore, calling to mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul to God that gave it, and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner at ye discretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection, I shall receive the same again by the almighty power of God, and as touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased God in this life to bless me with I give devise and dispose of in the following manner viz. first. I allow all my just debts and funeral charges to be paid-I will and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife Margaret McFarland the one half of my personal estate together with (next page, 337) ye half of my lands to her, her heirs and assigns forever. Also I will and bequeath to my nephew James McFarland, my brother John McFarlands son, the other half of my lands to him his heirs and assigns forever providing he mentains my ___ during her life. Also I will and bequeath to my brother John McFarland my best horse and saddle. Also I will and bequeath to my brother Joseph McFarland the sum of ten pounds lawful money of this province, together with all my wearing apparel. Also I will and bequeath to my nephew Robert McFarland, my brother John’s son, the bible and psalm book th: was my fathers. Also I will to my brother, Robert McFarland five shilling like-wise to my brother in law Andrew Mays, five shillings. Also, I will to my sister Rachel Howard five shillings, Also I will and bequeath to my aforesaid nephew James McFarland my brother John’s son, all the remainder of my estate- and lastly I constitute my dearly wife Margaret McFarland and my brother in law William Greer, Executors of this my last will and testament, and I do revoke, renounce and disallow all others made or bequeathed by me, as witness my hand and seal the day and year above written- James (his mark) McFarland Signed sealed and delivered by James McFarland for __ last will and testament in the presence of us- James Mayes, William Coren, Aurther Patterson Jun’r. The 12th day of February 1752. Before me the Subscriber came James Mayes, William Coren, and Aurther Patterson Jun’r, the witnesses to the above written will and on their corporal oaths did declare and say that they were present and saw and heard James Mcfarland the testator above named sign seal publish and declare the above writing as and for his last will and testament, and that at the doing thereof he was of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding according to the best of their knowledge observation and beliefs. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ----- NOTES FOR James McFARLAND: CHILDREN: Apparently did not have any children. LAND: 1750 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. James McFarlan, Feb 25, 1750 received 100 acres in Donegal Township. SOURCE: Land Warrants Chester & Lancaster County, PA (FHC microfilm 1003197). Land Warrant #582. In book of Walter McFarland. LANCASTER County, PA Land Warrant #582. 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. Pennsylvania Traveler (Magazine) Vol 1 No. 2 1965 Found at Bellingham Public Library. PROBATE: 1752 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal Township. WILL OF James McFarland Jan 16, 1752 - Feb 12, 1752. Executors Margaret McFarland and William Greer. Donegal Township. Wife Margaret. Brothers John & Joseph. Brother In Law William Greer. SOURCE: Lancaster County Will Book I-1, page 336. Lancaster County Abstracts of Wills 1721-1820. FHC microfilm #383292. Also "Pennsylvania Vital Records"; 1983; Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Orphans Court Records of Lancaster County, PA; page 350. NOTE: Source #1 Lists Brother in law Geer, while source #2 lists son-in-law Geer [source #2, Penn. Vital Records, is incorrect]. NOTE: William Greer is listed both as a brother in law and son in law. James A. McFarland has checked the will, and verified that it was a brother in law, brother to Margaret. LAND: Robert McFarland (son of John), nephew of James (inherited one-half of a farm from his uncle James. Jame's wife, Margaret inherited the other one-half. Later Robert sold his one-half to Margaret and her new husband, Thomas Clingan. Source: James A. McFarland. LAND: Thomas Clingan bought land from Robert McFarland, who was living in Bedford Co, VA at time of transaction, 20 June 1757. From Mary Haines@Juno.com Bedford Co, VA Queeries Aug 1998. ----- NOTES FOR Margaret GREER: MARRIAGE: Margaret married (2) 14 aug 1752 in Donegal Church, Lancaster County, PA to Thomas Clingan, born in 1723 Donegal County, Ireland and died about 14 Oct 1788 in Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA. They had: 1. William (born 28 Sep 1753 in Donegal township, died 1822 in Lewisburg, Union County, PA, married 11 June 1778 Lancaster Co to Jean Roan). 2. Mary (born 1 Sep 1755 in Donegal Tonwhsip, and married James Scott). 3. George (born 25 Jan 1760 in Donegal Township. 4. Jannet (born 27 Apr 1763 in Donegal Township and married James Simson). MARRIAGE: 1752 PENNSYLVANIA, Lancaster County, Donegal, Donegal Church. Mrs. James McFarland [Margaret] and Thomas Clingan, Aug 14, 1752. SOURCE: "Central Pennsylvania Marriages 1700-1896" by Charles A. Fisher 1946 at BHam Library R929.3748 C. Under "Marriages of some Pennsylvania Soldiers and Patriots of the Revolutionary Period" MARRIAGE: DAR PATRIOTIC INDEX: Thomas Clingan born 1723 and died 10-14-1788. Married margaret mcFarland Private PA. | McFarland, James RoM02 (I29537)
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| 4298 | Mary Helen Haines notes: This George McFarland, son of John and Mary Kinder, has been confused at times with the George McFarland who married Nancy Golden in 1801 in Knox Co. TN. Some contend that Sally Jack died and he then married Nancy Golden. They contend that there were three children from this first marriage: George, Frances, and Nancy. If this is so, then that George Sr. would have to be living in two places at the same time. A George McFarland married Betsey Maddux March 16, 1812 in Greene Co. TN. (This appears to be George Jr., son of the George who moved to Knox Co. KY). There are two other children who seem to be the children of George Sr. who moves to Knox Co. KY: Frances McF. born 1795 in TN, married to James Helton on Nov. 16, 1820 in Knox Co. KY, and Nancy McF. born 1797 in TN, married to Thomas Mattox in 1820 in Knox Co. KY. Nancy Golden was born 1771 in Lincoln, Wilkes Co. GA (?). The family is in Knox Co. KY in 1810 as George McFarlin (26-45), next to Duncan McFarlin. In 1820 in Lynncamp Creek, Knox Co, on same page as Duncan McFarland and Rachael McFarland is George McFarland (26-44). In 1830 George (40-49) is still present along with a George McFarland Jr. (30-39) It seems likely that the George McFarland of Knox Co. KY could be associated with the Duncan McFarland family of Knox/Whitley Co. KY who had once lived in Greene Co. TN. The ages of the George McFarland of Knox Co. KY in the various census records do not always fit with the age of George McFarland born 1769. The George McFarland who is the son of John and Mary Kinder is in the 1800 census in Buncombe Co. NC and appears to be the George McFarland who purchased land in Morgan Co. MO in 1825. See below. Tennessee: The Jefferson Co. TN marriage records reveal that a George McFarland married Sally Jack Jan. 5, 1793. The McFarland family was neighbors with the Jack family in that area that became Cocke Co. when it was created in 1797 from Jefferson Co. Samuel Jack was a neighbor of John and Mary Kinder: Samuel Jack entered several tracks of land in Greene County, Tenn. in 1784 and qualified for them in 1794 and 1797. They were located on the French Broad River. This could possibly be the father of the Jack daughters that marry George and Benjamin McFarland. Samuel Jack and John McFarland appear on various records together. They were neighbors in the area of the Big Pigeon and the French Broad, along with the Wards and the Evans. John McFarland, husband of Mary Kinder, moved to Buncombe Co. NC abt. 1799 with most of his children. On July 8, 1795, a George McFarland was made a Lt. in a Regiment of Infantry for Jefferson Co., Territory South of Ohio. It is not clear which George McFarland this is referring to. It could be the one who later moves to Knox Co. KY North Carolina: George McFarland is listed in the 1800 census in Buncombe Co. NC. He is bet. 26 and 45. , his wife the same. He has two boys under 11, two girls under 11. Deed Records for Buncombe Co., NC show a purchase of 100 acres on the West side of the Pigeon R. by George McFarland on April 20, 1802 from John McFarland, Jr (husband of Rebecca Bell) for $120 , (Buncombe Deed Book 7, p. 160-161) Then on November 18, 1804, George McFarlin is selling the same land back to John McFarlin Jr. on Nov. 18, 1804 for $230. ( Deed Book 9, p. 323-324) Some researchers believe that George McFarland was the first of this family to go to Missouri, and it was his messages back that led to the rest of the family moving. Missouri: Cooper County Tax List 1819 - 22. McFarlands: Alex, David, Elijah, George (two), Jacob, James Sr., James Jr., Jesse, John, Samuel, William (two). One William would be William son of John and Mary Kinder, and the other would be William Bell McFarland, son of John and Rebecca Bell McF. (This would be George Sr. and Jr.) A George McFarland patents 80 acres on Aug. 1, 1825 in Morgan Co. , just south of the patent made by his brother James McFarland on Otter Creek in Cooper Co. The next two patents by George McFarland, must be his son, made in 1835 and in 1838 in Lafayette Co. for a total of 80 acres in the same location 49N, 28 W, sect. 13, and 12. In the same township and range: 49 N-28 W, in sec. 13, 11, and 14 are patents issued to John W., Samuel, and William from the years 1827 to 1838. There are several George McFarlands in the earliest records in Cooper County MO. As Cooper Co. gets divided, in the 1830 census there is a younger George Mc. in Lafayette County, along with a Samuel and a Sarah, which could be referring to Sally Jack McFarland, possible widow of George McFarland, Sr. This seems to be the son of George Sr. and Sally Jack McFarland. I believe Sally Jack's father to be Samuel Jack of Jefferson Co. TN, and that Samuel Arthur is named for him, and the Sarah McFarland, living near George and Samuel households in Lafayette County Missouri in 1830 census, is the widow of George McFarland family. *** (Thank you to Warren Atkinson for this below, sent Sept. 2017): GENEALOGICAL GEMS FROM EARLY MISSOURI DEEDS 1815-1850, by Marsha Hoffman Rising, CG FASG 8:80 4 January 1836 George McFarland, Sr., Samuel McFarland and wife, Jane, John W. McFarland and wife Emerine, John Barker and wife, Sally, late Sally McFarland, David Morrow and wife, Rebecca, late Rebecca McFarland, Josiah McFarland, William McFarland and Sarah McFarland, widow of George McFarland, late of Lafayette County, Missouri, sold to Marshall Seagraves and wife, late Lucinda McFarland of Pettis County, all heirs of the late George McFarland, Senior, deceased, 80 acres in E1/2 of NE1/4 of S8-T45-R18 in Morgan County 2 May 1849. *** In 1840 census in Lafayette Co. there are Samuel, George, and John McFarland families. In 1850 they are all gone. Samuel Arthur McF. has moved to Texas but his brothers stayed behind. George, born 1793, son of this George Sr., is now living in Post Oak township, Johnson Co. along with his brother John W. There is another George McFarland family in nearby Johnson Co. MO in the 1830 census in Warrensburg. This George is between 20 and 30, and an Alexander McFarland is between 30 and 40. These two brothers are the sons of John McFarland, b. 1780, son of Robert and Margaret McNutt of Jefferson Co. TN. Therefore these families are cousins. George moves back home to Jefferson/Hamblen Co. TN before the 1850 census. His brother Alexander goes to California but dies the next year. George leaves behind a young son William who moves in with the Barton family, and they move to Texas also. James G. Morrow, supposed father of Jane Morrow is living in Jackson township of Johnson Co. at this time. In the 1850 census, John W. McFarlan, 46, born TN, is living in same Post Oak township as Robert McF. 23, born MO, who is living with his father George 56, born TN. Alexander 45 TN is living in Johnson Co. still, and also a Samuel, age 27 MO is present. In 1860 Robert 35 is still present with his father George now 66. Samuel is not present, but his wife Milly and children are. Concerning the other possible children; there are several marriages that take place in Cooper County in the early years that indicate children who could be from George and Sally. Lucinda McFarland marries Samuel Glass Nov. 28, 1822. Polly McFarland marries James Hill Oct. 11, 1821 Elly McFarland marries William Tucker Aug. 31, 1826 Because of the sale of Morgan Co. land in 1836 we know that only Lucinda above is one of his: the rest belong to someone else. The following are notes from the McFarland genealogy website of Gary Morris: THEY SHOW HOW THE TWO GEORGE MCFARLANDS HAVE BEEN MIXED TOGETHER http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8143/genealogy/mcfarland/rbtlanc.txt -- ***** 45 ***** George McFARLAND, son of John McFARLAND and Mary KINDER, was born 7 Dec 1769 in Bedford County, Virginia, died 1837 in Knox County, Kentucky. George married (1) 6 Jan 1793 in Jefferson County, Tennessee to Sarah (Sally) JACK born about 1775 in Virginia(?), died about 1797/1800 in Tennessee(?). George married (2) 20 Apr 1801 in Knox County, Tennessee to Nancy GOLDEN daughter of Richard GOLDEN and Mary Francis LOWE, born 1771 in Georgia, died 20 Feb 1855 in Knox County, Kentucky. ----- NOTES FOR George McFARLAND: SOURCE: GENDEX: George McFarland, born 7 Dec 1769 Botetout Co, VA, md 6 Jan 1793 Jefferson, Co, TN to Sally Jack. SOURCE: See Family Group Sheet at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/7606/fam00188.htm MARRIAGE: 1793 TENNESSEE, Jefferson County. George McFarland and Sally Jack, 5 Jan 1793. SOURCE: IGI. CENSUS: 1800 NORTH CAROLINA, Buncombe County 20010-20010. MARRIAGE: 1801 TENNESSEE, Knox County. George McFarlane to Nancy Golden, April 20, 1801. SOURCE: "Marriage Records of Knox County, TN" in Tennessee Records: Bible Records and Marriage Records by Jeanette Tillotson Acklen 1974. page 372. TAXLIST: 1809 KENTUCKY, Knox county. George McFarland CENSUS: 1810 KENTUCKY, Knox county. George McFarlin 10020 - 30210 - 00. Page 64. CENSUS: 1820 KENTUCKY, Knox county, Lynn Camp Creek. George McFarland p308. Duncan McFarland p 308. Rachael McFarland. Page 308. Jos. McFarland Page 310. CENSUS: 1830 KENTUCKY, Knox county. George McFarland. 1F 0-5, 2F 10-15, 1F 20-30, 1F 50-60. Page 236. George McFarland Jr. P.239. CENSUS: 1840 KENTUCKY, Knox County (Nancy? age 70-80) with Thomas Golding CENSUS: 1850 KENTUCKY, Knox County Nancy McFarlan age 79, with family of Thomas Golding age 42 and wife Mary. ----- NOTES FOR Nancy GOLDEN: PARENTS: Richard GOLDEN and Mary Francis LOWE. MOTHER: Also listed as nancy or Franky Lowe. BIRTH: In Wilkes or Lincoln, GA. DEATH: "History of Knox co, KY & SE KY" by Elmer Decker 1855 Vital Records, Nancy McFarland 90, parents Rich and Franky Gilder (golden), died 20 Feb 1855, dropsy, b. Georgia. ===CHILDREN of George McFARLAND and Sarah (Sally) JACK + 144 George McFARLAND b abt 1794 Tennessee(?). M Elizabeth (Betsy) MADDOX. + 145 Frances (Franky) McFARLAND b abt 1795 Tennessee. M James HELTON. + 146 Nancy McFARLAND b abt 1797 Tennessee(?). M (1) Thomas MATTOX. M (2) Benjamin WHEELER. + 147 Samuel McFARLAND b 1800 Cocke County, Tennessee. M Jane Priscilla MORROW. ===CHILDREN of George McFARLAND and Nancy GOLDEN + 148 Arthur McFARLAND b abt 1802 Knox County, Kentucky. M Peggy McCARVER. + 149 John McFARLAND b 1802/1804 Knox County, Tennessee. M Silvania _____. + 150 Jane McFARLAND b abt 1805 Knox County, Tennessee. M George Thomas HUBBARD. + 151 Margaret (Peggy) McFARLAND b abt 1807 Knox County, Kentucky. M Moses HUBBARD. + 152 Hannah McFARLAND b abt 1809 Knox County, Kentucky(?). M Reuben MUNCY. + 153 Mary Ann McFARLAND b abt 1817 Knox County, Kentucky. M Thomas L. GOLDEN. Deed Records for Buncombe Co., NC show a purchase of 100 acres by George McFarlin in 1802 from John McFarland, and then John buys it back in 1804. It is odd that he would sell the land to his son, whereas he gave land to his other sons. Also odd is the spelling in the deed records. It is clearly spelled McFarlin for George and McFarland for John. That indicates to me that we are talking about two different families. I believe this George McFarlin sells his land and moves to Kentucky where he married Nancy Golden. I think there is a possiblility that George McFarland, husband of Sally Jack, did not move to Buncombe Co. with the rest of the family, and instead moved to directly from there to Missouri. There are several George McFarlands in the earliest records in Cooper County MO. As Cooper Co. gets divided, in the 1830 census there is a younger George Mc. in Lafayette County, along with a Samuel and a Sarah, which could be referring to Sally Jack McFarland, possible widow of George McFarland, Sr. I would assume that someone from this line has done the research to distinguish this George from the other George in Johnson Co., but the families seem intertwined in the records. I believe Sally Jack's father to be Samuel Jack of Jefferson Co. TN, and that Samuel Arthur is named for him, and the Sarah McFarland, living near George and Samuel households in Lafayette County Missouri in 1830 census, could be this family. In 1840 census in Lafayette Co. there are Samuel, George, and John McFarland families. In 1850 they are all gone. There is another George McFarland family in nearby Johnson Co. MO in the 1830 census in Warrensburg. This George is between 20 and 30, and an Alexander McFarland is between 30 and 40. James G. Morrow, supposed father of Jane Morrow is living in Jackson township of Johnson Co. at this time. In the 1850 census, John W. McFarlan, 46, born TN, is living in same Post Oak township as Robert McF. 23, born MO, who is living with his father George 56, born TN. Alexander 45 TN is living in Johnson Co. still, and also a Samuel, age 27 MO is present. In 1860 Robert 35 is still present with his father George now 66. Samuel is not present, but his wife Milly and children are. I am not sure if these families are connected, but they are distinct from the George McFarland family of Knox Co. KY that married Nancy Golden. | McFarland, George (I29599)
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| 4299 | Mary Helen Haines notes: This is a transcription of a summary of her life made by Mary Jane Harper McFarland: Born at Knights Prairie, Hamilton Co. Ills. 0-1 yr. 2 yrs. 3 " 4 " went with parent to Putnam Co. Tenn the visit the home of my parent (Putnam was created in 1854 from part of Jackson Co. TN, bordering White Co.) 5 " 6 " started to school taught in a little log house in Moores Prairie 7 " 8 " Beginning of civil war parent sold out and started to Tex 9 " six week week on the road landed in Ellis Co. near Waxahachie 10 lived in the Boyd Home 11 moved to the McKnight Home 12 Mother's grandfather and father traded belongings in Ellis Co. for place near Bartley. (where both are buried) 13 went to school at Walker school house 14 my father died Dr. Harper 8 months old 15 my Grandfather died 16 My Mother an 6 children worked our best 17 went to school every day we could 18 I went to school no more 19 helped mother with the little children and made the best of life we could 20 --agreed to marry some time soon which I did 6 days before I was 20 21 went to housekeeping Sam came 22 well settled and happy 23 Betsy came got a nice working stove 24 took care of children and helped Daddy build a new kitchen 25 Florence came 26 got a sewing machine 27 28 Mary came 29 continued to care for the children Daddy bought a thrasher...(can't read this) 30 Tenn came 31 was Baptized 32 Grandfather Died 33 34 Build the new house Moved over to town bought the piano moved back Sam went to Campbell Flowers for the Living by Vivian Kean MRS. MARY JANE MCFARLAND I have as a subject to Mrs. Mary Jane McFarland. So closely has she been associated in actuality, and in the writer's mind with her deceased husband, Mr. James F McFarland, that the thought of one suggest the other; so I must be pardoned if, in writing of one, the other is frequently mentioned. Mrs. McFarland was born near McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois. February 26, 1852, and was named Mary Jane Harper. At the age of nine years, the Harper family, father, mother, for children left: no way and in a covered wagon started for taxes over a sparsely settled County, during the Civil War, consuming a month and a half of travel time. The family passed through the little towns of Sherman and Dallas and located for something like a year in Ellis County. Thereafter Mr. Harper bought some land in Fannin County; where he settled his family before joining the Confederate colors. Mr. Harper was unable to communicate with his family during his entire service in the war. Mrs. McFarland's schooling consisted of attending log schoolhouse is. Some of her schoolmates are known to all of us - Mrs. Wiley Hulsey, Mrs. Clem Swearingen, Mr. Joel Hulsey, Mr. JF McFarland and Mr. John E McFarland and Judge Sherrill of Greenville. Both Mr. and Mrs. McFarland were taught, baptized and married by Rev. Tom R Burnett. Mr. McFarland has often said that he was attracted to Mrs. McFarland because she could excel him and their studies at school. They were married in 1872, and while everyone knows in a general way of the success of their union from the standpoint of both happiness and in a material way, let it be known that in the beginning they had merely love and trust to promote happiness, and in material possessions a one-room box house, and practically no furniture. What the bride lacked in a modern kitchen was exactly everything known to the kitchen except apprised skillet, oven and roast her, the luxury of a cook Stow awaiting a more prosperous day. Here, this couple lived for a number of years, and from here Mr. and Mrs. McFarland moved to what is known as the old McFarland place 6 miles northwest of town. In 1902 they moved to Ladonia, where Mrs. McFarland yet lives and where Mr. McFarland died in 1917. That short sketch covers a period of three score years and ten. How inadequately it covers it! How in the gloriously can mere dates express the hard work, the saving, the figuring, the deprivations, the fatigue of mind and body of a mother, bearing and raising to useful maturity nine children! And under such conditions! In the earlier days they had the bare necessities - No telephone, no modern kitchens, no cooks, no housekeepers, nor any of the things that makes the lot of the housewife easier. As a farmer prospered the lot of the wife became harder - farmhands to cook for, chickens to feed, house to milk! Few women have enjoyed so complete a partnership with her husband has had Mrs. McFarland. So completely has she been the confidant of Mr. McFarland that when he had a bothersome question of business to decide, he often remarked," I'll have to consult Mary Jane about that." The accumulation of property by Mrs. McFarland was a means to an end and the end was the proper education of their children. She has always been a devoted mother who sacrificed never disciplined person mentality. Hers has been rather a devotion that caused her to see their needs, map out a policy for them, and carry out that policy regardless of for her deprivation, a sentiment mixed with more than ordinary amount of perspicacity, commonly called "horse sense." Mrs. McFarland is able to attend to her own business, and she attends to her affairs without advice. She comes and goes from home at her own pleasure. These latter days are largely filled with visits to her grandchildren him she insist upon spoiling, much to the amazement of her own children, who remember her strict supervision over their own conduct. Mrs. McFarland is a woman of good address, a pleasant acquaintance, and unselfish friend, a devoted Christian. It is Mr. and Mrs. McFarland's kind that are the backbone of this country. Such people brought Texas out of the wilderness and each generation as such bear the torch of civilization a little farther onward. Mrs. McFarland has a competency fairly won, and unenvied by any. It is what has been left over after rearing of four grown sons and five grown daughters, all educated, upright citizens, a credit to any community, and without a proverbial black sheep among them. This is a transcription of a summary of her life made by Mary Jane Harper McFarland: Born at Knights Prairie, Hamilton Co. Ills. 0-1 yr. 2 yrs. 3 " 4 " went with parent to Putnam Co. Tenn the visit the home of me parent (Putnam was created in 1854 from part of Jackson Co. TN, bordering White Co.) 5 " 6 " started to school taught in a little log house in Moores Prairie 7 " 8 " Beginning of civil war parent sold out and started to Tex 9 " six week week on the road landed in Ellis Co. near Waxahachie 10 lived in the Boyd Home 11 moved to the McKnight Home 12 Mother's grandfather and father traded belongings in Ellis Co. for place near Bartley. (where both are buried) 13 went to school at Walker school house 14 my father died Dr. Harper 8 months old 15 my Grandfather died 16 My Mother an 6 children worked our best 17 went to school every day we could 18 I went to school no more 19 helped mother with the little children and made the best of life we could 20 --agreed to marry some time soon which I did 6 days before I was 20 21 went to housekeeping Sam came 22 well settled and happy 23 Betsy came got a nice working stove 24 took care of children and helped Daddy build a new kitchen 25 Florence came 26 got a sewing machine 27 28 Mary came 29 continued to care for the children Daddy bought a thrasher...(can't read this) 30 Tenn came 31 was Baptized 32 Grandfather Died 33 34 Build the new house Moved over to town bought the piano moved back Sam went to Campbell | Harper, Mary Jane (I30105)
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| 4300 | Mary Helen Haines notes: This is probably the John McFarlin listed in Capt. Carson's Co. in 1800 in Jefferson Co. with no land. He is in the same district as Benjamin McFarland. In 1830 census there are two John McFarlands listed. One is called John McFarland Sr. and one Jr. The dates for both men show them born bet. 1770-1780. One is Image 11, on same page as Alexander McFarland age 20-30. The other is on Image 3 (Jr.), , which I believe is this John McFarland. I have no idea why they are labeled Jr. and Sr. This John McFarland Jr. is living near to Augustus Rice (who is married to his eldest daughter) and Andrew B. McFarland, his brother. In the 1850 census, John and Elizabeth are living in the household of Orville Rice and Margaret in Hawkins Co. TN. District 11, Image 13, fam. 91. John is listed as a hunter, born in VA. | McFarland, John (I28805)
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