SOME RECORDED EVENTS PERTAINING TO THE LIFE OF WILLIAM LOCKHEART/LOCKHART.
Not all events in the life of William Lockhart can be documented, I have, therefore, marked the recorded or documented items with an *.
William Lockhart was born on December 23/4, 1771 in Orange County, North Carolina to Thomas and Elizabeth Stockton Lockhart.
*Thomas and Elizabeth sold their property in North Carolina and the family including William moved to Henry County, Virginia sometime during 1780. January 25, 1780 Thomas and Elizabeth sold land, 200 acres, in North Carolina. On the same day John and Agnes Sloss, who was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Stockton Lockhart, also sold their property in the same area.
*March 1, 1781, Thomas Lockhart purchased 453 acres of property in Henry County on the branches of the North Mayo River for forty five shillings sterling.
*1782 Henry County, Virginia Tax List
Name Tithes Negroes Horses Cattle
Lockhart, Thomas 1 2 3 14
*Henry County Deed Book #3, p. 393 – 14 April 1788 –
Thomas Lockhart of Henry County to Jesse Corn of the same for 35 pounds sells land on both sides of the South Fork of Mayo River containing by estimate 180 acres on Russell Creek.
* Thomas, William’s father, died between November 24, 1790 when he made his will and May 30, 1791 when his will was recorded in Henry County.
*Item from Thomas’ will:
"Item. I give and bequeath to my son William Lockheart, his heirs or assigns the remainder of my land plantation and also my negro girl Tabby after his mothers death."
As you will see later on, this bequest was for 100 acres.
*On June 1, 1791 the part of Henry County where the Lockhart home and farm was located became part of Patrick County.
*Elizabeth, Thomas and William Lockheart are listed as land owners near the Mayo River in Patrick County in Deed Book 1, 1791-1801. This would be Thomas’ (the elder) widow and two of his sons (Thomas and William).
February 21, 1792 married Elizabeth Fletcher in Patrick County, Virginia. Elizabeth was probably a daughter of Joseph Fletcher.
Son Thomas born March 22, 1793 in Patrick County, Virginia.
Joseph born about 1798 in Patrick County, Virginia.
John born February 4, 1799 in Patrick County, Virginia (or Surry County, North Carolina).
*1800 census for Salisbury, Surry County, North Carolina lists (by age) William and Elizabeth, his wife and four males under the age of 10. This seems to indicate that one unknown son died at a very early age.
Sally born February 13, 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina.
Stockton born November 21, 1805 in Surry County, North Carolina.
Nancy born about1807 in Surry County, North Carolina.
*1810 appears on the census in Surry County, North Carolina.
12 individuals are listed by age in the household. If you count the children listed above along with William and Elizabeth, the total is 8. I do not know who the other individuals are.
Martha born about 1811 in Surry County, North Carolina.
*1812 listed on tax rolls for Surry County, North Carolina as William Lockheart and taxed for 170 acres in "CAPT. HILL’S DISTRICT".
Susan (Susannah or Sukey) born September 15, 1813 in either Surry County or Washington County. Her descendants say Indiana but records do not indicate that the family was living in Indiana at that time.
October 22, 1816, "William Lockhart of the County of Surry and the State of North Carolina….." sells a parcel of land containing 350 acres lying in Patrick County, Virginia on the North Mayo River for $200.00. This property included 100 acres that William received in his father’s will.
*January 16, 1817 at a Court held in Patrick County, Virginia "An Instrument of Writing from under the hands & seals of Elizabeth Lockhart & William Lockhart relative to the maintenance of the said Elizabeth Lockhart & the obligation on her part to her son William was presented in Court Proved by the oaths of the witness thereto to be their acts and deeds and the same was ordered to be recorded." I tried for several months to get a copy of this agreement and finally Patrick County, after several requests and them sending the wrong document, they tell me that it is not available.
*January 16, 1817 a "deed from Wm Lockhart to Wm Spencer proved to record in Patrick County". This deed ordered to be recorded on the same date as the agreement above is a bit odd in that it is dated October 22, 1816 and not ordered recorded until this date. I did receive a copy of this deed from Patrick County, however they neglected to include a date when it was actually recorded.
*December 17, 1817 William enters credit purchase #15788 at the Jeffersonville Land Office for 160 acres in Washington County. Legal description: Se 30, 2 N, 3 e. Cost of this purchase, $80.00.
Polly (Mary) Lockhart born about 1818 in Washington County.
March 12, 1818 daughter Sally marries James Collier in Washington County.
*1820 appears on the census in Washington County, Indiana.
There are 13 individuals in the household of William Lockhart on this census. For those of you who do not know, individuals, other than the head of household, were not named on the census until 1850. There are two women over the age of 45 listed on this census, one would be William’s wife (Elizabeth Fletcher Lockhart), the other could be his mother (Elizabeth Stockton Lockhart).
*March 20, 1823 son Joseph marries Rachel Gabbert in Washington County. Ceremony preformed by Amos Wright a pastor at Mill Creek Church of Christ.
*January 21, 1825 William and Elizabeth sell 100 acres of land to Thomas Gabbert for $151.00. This property was part of the property that was purchased at Jeffersonville, Indiana on December 17, 1817. Credit purchase #15778 mentioned above.
*August 18, 1825 son Stockton marries Caroline Williams in Washington County.
*November 6, 1826 daughter Nancy marries Henry Sluter in Washington County.
*March 15, 1827 daughter Martha marries Bluford (Buford) Wilson in Washington County.
*April 4, 1827 William is witness to a land sale by Thomas and Mary Elizabeth De Pauw Gabbert to William and Elizabeth’s son Stockton Lockhart.
*Prior to August 1828, son Joseph dies in Washington County.
*1830 census Washington County lists four individuals, one male 50-60 years old (William) , one female 10-15 years old (Polly), one female 15-20 years old (Susan) and one female 50-60 years old (wife, Elizabeth).
*February 11, 1836 daughter Sukey (Susan) marries John Hatfield, Jr. in Washington County.
*October 11, 1836 son John dies and is buried in Mill Creek Church of Christ Cemetery. John was a deacon of this church.
*December 7, 1837 daughter Polly marries Ambrose P. Hopper in Washington County.
*February 2, 1838 daughter Martha marries second Jonathan Burket in Washington County.
*March 10, 1838, William’s wife Elizabeth dies in Washington County and is buried in Mill Creek Church of Christ Cemetery.
1840 census. I could not find a listing for William on this census.
*January 20, 1842 Martha (Patsy) Riley Lockhart, a daughter in law of William dies and is buried in Mill Creek Church of Christ Cemetery.
*November 17, 1842 William appointed guardian of the children of John and Martha Riley Lockhart, deceased. John was the son of William and Elizabeth. Bond set at $600,00.
*January 14, 1846 William dies in Washington County and is buried in Mill Creek Church of Christ Cemetery.
Estate papers of William Lockhart.
*January 31, 1846 Ambrose P. Hopper is appointed Administrator of the Estate of William Lockhart, who died intestate. Items included in this administration included goods, chattels, rights, credits moneys and effects. Ambrose Payne Hopper was a son in law of William. The letters of administration were signed by Washington C. Depauw. (Yes, that Washington C, Depauw.) who was clerk of courts at the time. Bond set at $150.00 with John Hatfield as security. John Hatfield was another son in law.
*February 15, 1848 Ambrose P. Hopper appears in court and moves for a partial settlement of the estate which is approved by the court.
Later the same day, the State of Indiana sues Ambrose P. Hopper, Administrator of the Estate of William Lockhart dec. by citation. Entry from page 566, Minute Book E:
"Comes said Administrator & having made partial settlement, on his motion this citation is dismissed."
William and family appear to have moved to Washington County sometime in the 1816 time period. He then appears to have returned to Virginia to sell property in 1816, sign an agreement with his mother in 1817 and then return to Indiana by late 1817 to purchase additional property. I assume that his mother came to Indiana with him at that time.
I found the following QUOTES on the web. The quotes appear to be from an article printed in the Democratic Sun published at Salem, Indiana, Dec 1 , 1893. (MY COMMENTS)
OLD PIONEER ANCESTORSWASHINGTON CO., IN
"William was a nurseyman and brought seeds from North Carolinaand set out orchards soon after their arrival."
"Sally Lockhart, eldest daughter of William and Elizabeth FletcherLockhart, was born in Stockton, Surrey County, Virginia, (There is no Stockton in Surry County, Virginia. Stockton, Virginia is located in Henry County, Virginia.) February13, 1802, and died of apoplexy in Campbellsburg, Washing(ton) county, Indiana, in 1875. She was eleven years old when she came from North Carolina to Indiana (that would be 1813.). She was short in stature, very fair, blue eyes and light red hair. Although she was the mother of thirteen children, not one inherited her complexion or hair. She possessed a shrewd, quick mind and was fine in mental arithmetic. She was thrifty and energetic,did all her own spinning, weaving, knitting, and sewing. She was a charter member of the Christian Church at Campbellsburg. Her daughter Malinda tells, "while riding with her third child in her arms from Claysville toward Lost River, she was followed through the woods by wolves. She ran her horse a long distance until she came to a clearing where some wood choppers dispersed the wolves."
The following is QUOTED from a late 19th century religious publication giving an early history of "The Church of Christ". Historically this church was, when formed, on the radical side of American religion it was very similar to today’s evangelical movement. The information, like most religious writings, must be taken with a large grain of salt, but (after checking recorded facts) does offer some insight to the Lockhart family in the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Christian Record, A sketch of the ministerial life of Eld. Thomas Lockhart. Apr'82, page 114. (MY NOTES)
"THOMAS LOCKHART. (son of William and brother of Joseph sr)
This venerable and indefatigable servant of God was born in Patrick county, Virginia, A. D. 1793. His father (William) was brought up in the Presbyterian Church, where he vainly sought religion from early youth until he reached his seventieth year ! At that advanced age he united with the Dependent Baptists in Washington county, Indiana; was immersed by Elder Peter Wright; and about three years afterward went down to the grave in peace. Through the influence of false religious teaching, a shadow rested upon almost his whole life.
The mother of Elder Lockhart (Elizabeth Fletcher Lockhart) was for many years a Baptist. From her he received his first religious impressions ; and as he grew up, the articles of her faith were zealously inculcated in his mind.
When thirteen years of age his parents removed with him to North Carolina (My limited mathematical abilities make this date 1806. However, this family appears on the 1800 census for Surry County and some of his brothers and sisters seem to have been born in Surry County, North Carolina prior to 1806.), where he remained until he reached his majority. During his residence there the most of his associates were members of the Society of Friends, among whom he imbibed many of the views of that peculiar people.
In the Summer of 1814, while on a visit to Ohio, he volunteered his services in the war of 1812; and during the following Winter was stationed at Detroit. When his services were no longer required by his country he returned to Ohio, and subsequently to North Carolina.
Previous to his visit to the West he had been sent to a common school about one year; and on his return to North Carolina, after the war, he again went to school…….."
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Sunday, December 6, 2009
SOME RECORDED EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF JOSEPH LOCKHART, BORN IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA ON DECEMBER 11, 1828.
Some events in the life of Joseph Lockhart, born in Washington County, Indiana on December 11, 1828. (Birth date found in notes from the Lockhart family file at the Washington County Historical Society.) Joseph was the son of Joseph and Rachel Gabbert Lockhart. Joseph Jr’s father died several months before his birth leaving a son, Thomas, a daughter, Mary (Polly Ann) and a pregnant wife.
Joseph Srs. personal property was appraised in August and sold at public auction in September of 1828.
1830 Joseph’s (Jr) grandmother, Mary Elisabeth De Pauw Gabbert, dies and is buried at the family farm near Campbellsburg, Indiana.
January 10, 1831 Joseph’s (Jr) mother, Rachel Gabbert Lockhart, marries her 2nd husband, George Brittain, in Washington County.
Sometime between 1831 and 1839, Rachel Gabbert Lockhart Brittain gives birth to George W. Brittain, Joseph’s (Jr.) ½ brother.
April 13, 1835 Thomas Gabbert, with Robert Smith as his security is appointed guardian of Polly Ann, Thomas & Joseph Lockhart infant heirs of Joseph Lockhart dec’d. Bond $300.
May 14, 1836 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandfather, Thomas Gabbert, marries 2nd Frances Jane Hungate.
January 25, 1838 John De Pauw, Joseph’s great uncle, dies in Grand Gulf, Mississippi and is, later, buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem.
March 10, 1838 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandmother Elizabeth Fletcher Lockhart dies and is buried at Mill Creek Cemetery, Washington County.
June 2, 1838 Joseph’s (Jr.) great uncle Napoleon Bonaparte De Pauw dies and is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem. Joseph is a minor heir of his estate.
November 14, 1839 Jehu Hungate with Micah Newby as his security, is appointed guardian of Peter, Sally, Patsy Ann Gabbert children of Thomas Gabbert & Polly Gabbert his wife and heir at law of N. Bonaparte De Pauw dec’d and also guardian of Thomas & Joseph Lockhart children of Rachel Lockhart formerly Rachel Gabbert and who are also heirs at law of said N. Bonaparte De Pauw dec’d. Bond $2000.
It appears that Rachel Gabbert Lockhart Brittain and her daughter, Mary (Polly Ann) Lockhart, died sometime between April 13, 1835 and prior to November 14, 1839 when neither were mentioned in the distribution of the estate of N. B. De Pauw and since Rachel would have inherited, she must have died.
Minute Book D, page 74
Tuesday, August 10, 1841
On Examination of the Bond heretofore executed and filed by Jehu Hungate, Guardian of the minor Heirs at Law of Napoleon Bonaparte Depauw decd. Viz. Peter Gabbert, Sally Gabbert, Patsy Ann Gabbert, children of Thomas and Polly Gabbert _and also of Thomas and Joseph Lockheart, children of Joseph Lockhart, formerly Rachel Gabbert, it is Ordered that said Guardian file an Additional Bond, to be approved by the Court. Whereupon the said Guardian files and executes an additional Bond with Zachariah Collier, his security is the penal sum of Two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law, and is approved by the Court__
March 4, 1842 Ann De Pauw Hungate, Joseph’s great aunt and wife of Jehu, dies and is buried in Standish Cemetery, Vernon Township.
Probate Book D, page 225
Wednesday, August 17, 1842
Comes Robert Smith Sr and files his petition Setting forth that he is Security for one Thomas Gabbert as Guardian of the Heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd and that Said Gabbert is about to remove out of the jurisdiction of this Court & praying that his Letters of Guardianship may be revoked after due deliberation had thereon It is ordered and Decreed by the Court that Said Letters of Guardianship be and they are hereby Revoked: and upon Suggestion it is ordered by the Court that Robert Smith be appointed Guardian of Said Heirs to wit Joseph & Thomas Lockheart heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd and thereupon said Smith Executes and files Bond with Stephen Hole as his Security in the penalty of $400.00 conditioned and payable according to Law and makes Oath thereto and is by the Court approved __
Probate Book D, page 238
Monday, November 14, 1842
James Smith
vs. In Chancery
Thomas Gabbert Thomas
Lockheart & Joseph Lockheart Comes said Complt by John H Butler Esq his atty an on his motion of James G May Esq is appointed Guardian Ad litem of Thos Lockheart & Joseph Lockheart Defendants, who are Minors__
***(See synopsis at end of listings.)
Probate Book D, page 243
Thursday, November 17, 1842
__________________________
Thursday Morning November 17, 1842. Court sits pursuant to adjournment present the same Judge as of yesterday
__________________________
Comes Thomas Gabbert former Guardian of the heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd Robert Smith Senior the present Guardian of said Minors and files herein an account Current with Said Heirs by which it appears that there came in to the hands of Said Gabbert by the Sale of the Real Estate of Said Decedent on the 13th day of May 1836. The sum of One hundred and Twenty five Dollars. And it appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court that said Gabbert paid to the widow of said decedent the sum of $41.66 2/3 it being one third of said sum & that he is chargeable as Guardian with Two thirds of the amount of said sale being $83.33 1/3. Interest on the said last Mentioned Sum up to this date $38.66 X together the sum of $121.99 1/3, and then upon said Smith files voucher No 6 amount $16.33 1/3 which is allowed by the Court and passed to the Credit of said Gabbert leaving in his hands the sum of $105.66 and said Smith files his receipt for the said last mentioned sum being $105.66 which closes the Guardianship of said Gabbert in full, which is approved by the Court.
________________________________
Comes Robert Smith Sr Guardian of the Heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd and acknowledges the receipt of $105.66 from Thomas Gabbert former Guardian of said wards, as appears by the settlement of said Gabbert herein __
And later that day….
Probate Book D, page 246
Thursday, November 17, 1842
James Smith
vs. In Chancery
Thomas Gabbert et al
Comes said Complt by his atty and also comes J. G. May Esq Guardian Ad litem of Minor Defts herein, and files his answer setting forth that he is ignorant of the Matters and things in said Complts Bill of Complt and praying the Court to protect the interest of said Minors and thereupon on Motion of said Complt by his said Solct, the deposition on file herein are ordered to be published, and said Defendants having been there soleXmly called come not but Make Default and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that process X herein had been duly served on said Defendants at least thirty days before the first day of the present Term of this Court. And on Motion of said Complainants solicitor this Cause is submitted to the Court on bill answer and deposition, and the Court take further time to consider herein, until tomorrow to which time this Cause is deferred __
***(See synopsis at end of listings.)
Probate Book D, page 391
Friday, February 16, 1844
Comes Robt Smith Sr Guardian of Joseph Lockhearts Heir’s and files his account Current herein. Acnt of former Guardian $105.66. Interest up to this date $7.76. Making in all $113.42 and he files Vouchers from No 2 to 5. X amounting to $13.09 which are allowed by the Court and passed to his Credit & leaves a balance of $99.44 in his hands with which he is chargeable & is approved by the Court__
October 1844 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandfather Thomas Gabbert dies in Buchanan County, Missouri.
December 21, 1845 Joseph’s brother Thomas marries Nancy Hostetler in Lawrence County, Indiana.
January 14, 1846 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandfather William Lockhart dies and is buried at Mill Creek Cemetery, Washington County.
Minute Book E, page 441
Wednesday, February 10, 1847
Comes Robert Smith Guardian of the Heirs of Joseph Lockhart Deceased and moves the Court for Settlement and files his account Current. Balance in his hands at last settlement $99.44 interest on said sum to this date $19.69 making in all the sum of $116.13 and he files vouchers no 6 to no 9 amounting in the aggregate to the sum of $17.16 which are allowed by the court and leaves a balance in his hands for said Heirs of $98.17. To Joseph Lockhart one of said Heirs $49.48 and he files distributive receipt no 1 for $15.80 X to Thomas leaving a balance for said Thomas of $33.68 with which balances Said Guardian is chargeable. All of which is approved.
Minute Book F, page 264
Saturday, May 18, 1850
Comes Robert Smith Guardian of the minor heirs of Joseph Lockhart decd and files the receipts of Thomas Lockhart for twenty three dollars and sixty eight cents and of Joseph Lockhart for fifty six dollars & twenty cents, in full of their respective shares in the personal estate of said deceased. Which closes the trusts of said Guardian and said Wards all of which is approved by the court.
Minute Book F, page 293
Friday, August 16, 1850
Comes Jehu Hungate Guardian of Joseph Lockheart and files the Receipt of said Ward for one hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty seven cents in full.
1850 census taken August 19 Vernon Township, Washington County. Joseph listed as a farm laborer living with his great aunt and uncle Zachariah and Keziah De Pauw Collier.
Also on the 1850 census for Vernon Township is Joseph’s brother Thomas listed as an engineer and Thomas‘ wife Nancy and a one year old baby girl Cyntha Hungate.
August 2, 1852 marriage license issued to Joseph Lockhart and Mary E. Elliott in Washington County, Indiana. No return seems to have been filed.
Benjamin Franklin Lockhart born August 1853.
William C. Lockhart born 1854.
Sarah A. Lockhart born 1857.
1860 census Northeast Township, Orange County, Indiana. Listed as 30 year old farmer with his wife Mary and children Franklin, William and Sarah.
October 16, 1863 Joseph’s uncle, William Gabbert, dies in Benton County, Arkansas.
William Gabbert was a Guerilla or Bushwacker in Vernon Co, Missouri during the Civil War. Following is a quote from the Bushwacker Museum and Vernon County Historical Society.“On May 26, 1863, the day Federal militia burned Nevada (a town in Missouri), Gabbert and his band had raided and burned the militiamen's own homes in Cedar County. Cutting their returning trail, the militia followed them."They are doubtless at old Bill Gabbert's," said the leader, Capt. Anderson Morton, "for that is a noted guerrilla rendezvous, and old Bill and his boys have been Bushwhackers since the war broke out. "They have been on a raid into Cedar, boys. God knows what they have done. Let us leave none of them alive!" Achieving surprise, the 100 attackers killed seven, and burned the house. "The yells and shouts of the militia, the screams of the frightened women, and the groans of the dying made a most terrifying din." Next day the women buried the "ghastly" corpses in Dunnegan Grove. Gabbert himself was one of those who escaped. He "mounted an unbridled and unsaddled horse and outstripped the tired and jaded steeds of the militia in a race for life across the prairie." He reached Arkansas safely, but by October 16 was dead of unknown causes, and is reported buried at Walnut Springs, four miles south of Bentonville.”
Rachel Lockhart born August 1864.
Elizabeth Lockhart born January 1866.
March 6, 1866, Keziah De Pauw Collier, Joseph’s great aunt and wife of Zachariah, dies and is buried in Livonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Washington County.
April 5, 1867, Peter De Pauw, Joseph’s great uncle dies in Kentucky.
1870 census taken June 8 Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana. Listed as a farm laborer with his wife Mary and children Franklin, William C., Sarah A., Rachel and Elizabeth.
Also on the 1870 census Joseph’s brother Thomas and his wife Nancy are listed. Thomas is listed as a farm laborer.
Dora A. Lockhart born.
Jessie H. Lockhart born October 11, 1870.
Effie Lockhart born 1874.
STILL HAVE NOT FIGURED OUT DORA A. AND DORA E.
1880 census Brown Township, Washington County, Indiana. Listed as 52 year old laborer with his wife Mary and children Franklin, Rachel, Dora E., Jessie H. and Effie. Census also states that Joseph’s father was born in North Carolina and his mother born in Kentucky.
1880 census for Jefferson Township, Washington County lists Thomas his wife Nancy and a daughter Dora. Thomas’ occupation is now listed as “physician”. This is Joseph’s brother.
Unknown day in 1893 Dr. Thomas Lockhart is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery,
1900 census Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana lists Joseph’s wife, Mary E. Lockhart, as a widow living in Bono with her son Benjamin Franklin Lockhart.
***Synopsis of court records mentioned above.
On April 13, 1835 Thomas Gabbert was named guardian of Polly Ann, Thomas and Joseph Lockhart and obtained permission from Probate Court to sell the children’s interest in the real estate left by their father which seems to have been a forty acre farm. After due process, on the day of the auction Rachel Lockhart (Here I am not sure why she is listed as ‘Lockhart’ because she had remarried to George Brittain.) bid $125.00 for the property, which was the appraised price, but could not furnish the proper bond so the property was sold at the above price to James Smith.
In testimony it was stated that Thomas Gabbert took the money but did not report the sale to the Probate Court nor issue a deed to the property and James Smith sues to obtain the deed.
Making a verbose story short, a deed was awarded to Smith but Smith was also charged for one half of the court costs and the defendants paid for one half.
Some events in the life of Joseph Lockhart, born in Washington County, Indiana on December 11, 1828. (Birth date found in notes from the Lockhart family file at the Washington County Historical Society.) Joseph was the son of Joseph and Rachel Gabbert Lockhart. Joseph Jr’s father died several months before his birth leaving a son, Thomas, a daughter, Mary (Polly Ann) and a pregnant wife.
Joseph Srs. personal property was appraised in August and sold at public auction in September of 1828.
1830 Joseph’s (Jr) grandmother, Mary Elisabeth De Pauw Gabbert, dies and is buried at the family farm near Campbellsburg, Indiana.
January 10, 1831 Joseph’s (Jr) mother, Rachel Gabbert Lockhart, marries her 2nd husband, George Brittain, in Washington County.
Sometime between 1831 and 1839, Rachel Gabbert Lockhart Brittain gives birth to George W. Brittain, Joseph’s (Jr.) ½ brother.
April 13, 1835 Thomas Gabbert, with Robert Smith as his security is appointed guardian of Polly Ann, Thomas & Joseph Lockhart infant heirs of Joseph Lockhart dec’d. Bond $300.
May 14, 1836 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandfather, Thomas Gabbert, marries 2nd Frances Jane Hungate.
January 25, 1838 John De Pauw, Joseph’s great uncle, dies in Grand Gulf, Mississippi and is, later, buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem.
March 10, 1838 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandmother Elizabeth Fletcher Lockhart dies and is buried at Mill Creek Cemetery, Washington County.
June 2, 1838 Joseph’s (Jr.) great uncle Napoleon Bonaparte De Pauw dies and is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem. Joseph is a minor heir of his estate.
November 14, 1839 Jehu Hungate with Micah Newby as his security, is appointed guardian of Peter, Sally, Patsy Ann Gabbert children of Thomas Gabbert & Polly Gabbert his wife and heir at law of N. Bonaparte De Pauw dec’d and also guardian of Thomas & Joseph Lockhart children of Rachel Lockhart formerly Rachel Gabbert and who are also heirs at law of said N. Bonaparte De Pauw dec’d. Bond $2000.
It appears that Rachel Gabbert Lockhart Brittain and her daughter, Mary (Polly Ann) Lockhart, died sometime between April 13, 1835 and prior to November 14, 1839 when neither were mentioned in the distribution of the estate of N. B. De Pauw and since Rachel would have inherited, she must have died.
Minute Book D, page 74
Tuesday, August 10, 1841
On Examination of the Bond heretofore executed and filed by Jehu Hungate, Guardian of the minor Heirs at Law of Napoleon Bonaparte Depauw decd. Viz. Peter Gabbert, Sally Gabbert, Patsy Ann Gabbert, children of Thomas and Polly Gabbert _and also of Thomas and Joseph Lockheart, children of Joseph Lockhart, formerly Rachel Gabbert, it is Ordered that said Guardian file an Additional Bond, to be approved by the Court. Whereupon the said Guardian files and executes an additional Bond with Zachariah Collier, his security is the penal sum of Two thousand Dollars conditioned according to Law, and is approved by the Court__
March 4, 1842 Ann De Pauw Hungate, Joseph’s great aunt and wife of Jehu, dies and is buried in Standish Cemetery, Vernon Township.
Probate Book D, page 225
Wednesday, August 17, 1842
Comes Robert Smith Sr and files his petition Setting forth that he is Security for one Thomas Gabbert as Guardian of the Heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd and that Said Gabbert is about to remove out of the jurisdiction of this Court & praying that his Letters of Guardianship may be revoked after due deliberation had thereon It is ordered and Decreed by the Court that Said Letters of Guardianship be and they are hereby Revoked: and upon Suggestion it is ordered by the Court that Robert Smith be appointed Guardian of Said Heirs to wit Joseph & Thomas Lockheart heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd and thereupon said Smith Executes and files Bond with Stephen Hole as his Security in the penalty of $400.00 conditioned and payable according to Law and makes Oath thereto and is by the Court approved __
Probate Book D, page 238
Monday, November 14, 1842
James Smith
vs. In Chancery
Thomas Gabbert Thomas
Lockheart & Joseph Lockheart Comes said Complt by John H Butler Esq his atty an on his motion of James G May Esq is appointed Guardian Ad litem of Thos Lockheart & Joseph Lockheart Defendants, who are Minors__
***(See synopsis at end of listings.)
Probate Book D, page 243
Thursday, November 17, 1842
__________________________
Thursday Morning November 17, 1842. Court sits pursuant to adjournment present the same Judge as of yesterday
__________________________
Comes Thomas Gabbert former Guardian of the heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd Robert Smith Senior the present Guardian of said Minors and files herein an account Current with Said Heirs by which it appears that there came in to the hands of Said Gabbert by the Sale of the Real Estate of Said Decedent on the 13th day of May 1836. The sum of One hundred and Twenty five Dollars. And it appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court that said Gabbert paid to the widow of said decedent the sum of $41.66 2/3 it being one third of said sum & that he is chargeable as Guardian with Two thirds of the amount of said sale being $83.33 1/3. Interest on the said last Mentioned Sum up to this date $38.66 X together the sum of $121.99 1/3, and then upon said Smith files voucher No 6 amount $16.33 1/3 which is allowed by the Court and passed to the Credit of said Gabbert leaving in his hands the sum of $105.66 and said Smith files his receipt for the said last mentioned sum being $105.66 which closes the Guardianship of said Gabbert in full, which is approved by the Court.
________________________________
Comes Robert Smith Sr Guardian of the Heirs of Joseph Lockheart Decd and acknowledges the receipt of $105.66 from Thomas Gabbert former Guardian of said wards, as appears by the settlement of said Gabbert herein __
And later that day….
Probate Book D, page 246
Thursday, November 17, 1842
James Smith
vs. In Chancery
Thomas Gabbert et al
Comes said Complt by his atty and also comes J. G. May Esq Guardian Ad litem of Minor Defts herein, and files his answer setting forth that he is ignorant of the Matters and things in said Complts Bill of Complt and praying the Court to protect the interest of said Minors and thereupon on Motion of said Complt by his said Solct, the deposition on file herein are ordered to be published, and said Defendants having been there soleXmly called come not but Make Default and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that process X herein had been duly served on said Defendants at least thirty days before the first day of the present Term of this Court. And on Motion of said Complainants solicitor this Cause is submitted to the Court on bill answer and deposition, and the Court take further time to consider herein, until tomorrow to which time this Cause is deferred __
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Probate Book D, page 391
Friday, February 16, 1844
Comes Robt Smith Sr Guardian of Joseph Lockhearts Heir’s and files his account Current herein. Acnt of former Guardian $105.66. Interest up to this date $7.76. Making in all $113.42 and he files Vouchers from No 2 to 5. X amounting to $13.09 which are allowed by the Court and passed to his Credit & leaves a balance of $99.44 in his hands with which he is chargeable & is approved by the Court__
October 1844 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandfather Thomas Gabbert dies in Buchanan County, Missouri.
December 21, 1845 Joseph’s brother Thomas marries Nancy Hostetler in Lawrence County, Indiana.
January 14, 1846 Joseph’s (Jr.) grandfather William Lockhart dies and is buried at Mill Creek Cemetery, Washington County.
Minute Book E, page 441
Wednesday, February 10, 1847
Comes Robert Smith Guardian of the Heirs of Joseph Lockhart Deceased and moves the Court for Settlement and files his account Current. Balance in his hands at last settlement $99.44 interest on said sum to this date $19.69 making in all the sum of $116.13 and he files vouchers no 6 to no 9 amounting in the aggregate to the sum of $17.16 which are allowed by the court and leaves a balance in his hands for said Heirs of $98.17. To Joseph Lockhart one of said Heirs $49.48 and he files distributive receipt no 1 for $15.80 X to Thomas leaving a balance for said Thomas of $33.68 with which balances Said Guardian is chargeable. All of which is approved.
Minute Book F, page 264
Saturday, May 18, 1850
Comes Robert Smith Guardian of the minor heirs of Joseph Lockhart decd and files the receipts of Thomas Lockhart for twenty three dollars and sixty eight cents and of Joseph Lockhart for fifty six dollars & twenty cents, in full of their respective shares in the personal estate of said deceased. Which closes the trusts of said Guardian and said Wards all of which is approved by the court.
Minute Book F, page 293
Friday, August 16, 1850
Comes Jehu Hungate Guardian of Joseph Lockheart and files the Receipt of said Ward for one hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty seven cents in full.
1850 census taken August 19 Vernon Township, Washington County. Joseph listed as a farm laborer living with his great aunt and uncle Zachariah and Keziah De Pauw Collier.
Also on the 1850 census for Vernon Township is Joseph’s brother Thomas listed as an engineer and Thomas‘ wife Nancy and a one year old baby girl Cyntha Hungate.
August 2, 1852 marriage license issued to Joseph Lockhart and Mary E. Elliott in Washington County, Indiana. No return seems to have been filed.
Benjamin Franklin Lockhart born August 1853.
William C. Lockhart born 1854.
Sarah A. Lockhart born 1857.
1860 census Northeast Township, Orange County, Indiana. Listed as 30 year old farmer with his wife Mary and children Franklin, William and Sarah.
October 16, 1863 Joseph’s uncle, William Gabbert, dies in Benton County, Arkansas.
William Gabbert was a Guerilla or Bushwacker in Vernon Co, Missouri during the Civil War. Following is a quote from the Bushwacker Museum and Vernon County Historical Society.“On May 26, 1863, the day Federal militia burned Nevada (a town in Missouri), Gabbert and his band had raided and burned the militiamen's own homes in Cedar County. Cutting their returning trail, the militia followed them."They are doubtless at old Bill Gabbert's," said the leader, Capt. Anderson Morton, "for that is a noted guerrilla rendezvous, and old Bill and his boys have been Bushwhackers since the war broke out. "They have been on a raid into Cedar, boys. God knows what they have done. Let us leave none of them alive!" Achieving surprise, the 100 attackers killed seven, and burned the house. "The yells and shouts of the militia, the screams of the frightened women, and the groans of the dying made a most terrifying din." Next day the women buried the "ghastly" corpses in Dunnegan Grove. Gabbert himself was one of those who escaped. He "mounted an unbridled and unsaddled horse and outstripped the tired and jaded steeds of the militia in a race for life across the prairie." He reached Arkansas safely, but by October 16 was dead of unknown causes, and is reported buried at Walnut Springs, four miles south of Bentonville.”
Rachel Lockhart born August 1864.
Elizabeth Lockhart born January 1866.
March 6, 1866, Keziah De Pauw Collier, Joseph’s great aunt and wife of Zachariah, dies and is buried in Livonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Washington County.
April 5, 1867, Peter De Pauw, Joseph’s great uncle dies in Kentucky.
1870 census taken June 8 Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana. Listed as a farm laborer with his wife Mary and children Franklin, William C., Sarah A., Rachel and Elizabeth.
Also on the 1870 census Joseph’s brother Thomas and his wife Nancy are listed. Thomas is listed as a farm laborer.
Dora A. Lockhart born.
Jessie H. Lockhart born October 11, 1870.
Effie Lockhart born 1874.
STILL HAVE NOT FIGURED OUT DORA A. AND DORA E.
1880 census Brown Township, Washington County, Indiana. Listed as 52 year old laborer with his wife Mary and children Franklin, Rachel, Dora E., Jessie H. and Effie. Census also states that Joseph’s father was born in North Carolina and his mother born in Kentucky.
1880 census for Jefferson Township, Washington County lists Thomas his wife Nancy and a daughter Dora. Thomas’ occupation is now listed as “physician”. This is Joseph’s brother.
Unknown day in 1893 Dr. Thomas Lockhart is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery,
1900 census Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana lists Joseph’s wife, Mary E. Lockhart, as a widow living in Bono with her son Benjamin Franklin Lockhart.
***Synopsis of court records mentioned above.
On April 13, 1835 Thomas Gabbert was named guardian of Polly Ann, Thomas and Joseph Lockhart and obtained permission from Probate Court to sell the children’s interest in the real estate left by their father which seems to have been a forty acre farm. After due process, on the day of the auction Rachel Lockhart (Here I am not sure why she is listed as ‘Lockhart’ because she had remarried to George Brittain.) bid $125.00 for the property, which was the appraised price, but could not furnish the proper bond so the property was sold at the above price to James Smith.
In testimony it was stated that Thomas Gabbert took the money but did not report the sale to the Probate Court nor issue a deed to the property and James Smith sues to obtain the deed.
Making a verbose story short, a deed was awarded to Smith but Smith was also charged for one half of the court costs and the defendants paid for one half.
Monday, November 16, 2009
All in all, as far as family history goes, I have had a very productive month. Several items found include:
1819 Washington County property deed for Phillip Shull.
3 entries in probate books concerning the estate of Phillip and Susanna(h) Shull.
1825 Washington County property deed where William Lockhart sells land to Thomas Gabbert. If you have been paying attention, you know that both of these individuals are my 3rd great grandfathers.
1838 Washington County property deed which states in part, “This Indenture, made this Twenty sixth day of September One Thousand eight hundred and thirty eight between Thomas Gabbert and Frances Jane his wife……”
Frances Jane Hungate was Thomas Gabbert’s 2nd wife, confirmed by the entry in the marriage record book for Washington County (Married May 14, 1836 by Hanes Bartlett, a Methodist deacon.). The legal description on the deed confirms that this was part of the property purchased from William Lockhart in 1825 while Gabbert’s 1st wife Mary Elizabeth (Polly) De Pauw was still living. In other words, this confirms that this is my 3rd great grandfather.
The above information and the 1844-1848 estate papers from Buchanan County, Missouri for Thomas Gabbert, which contains a widow’s receipt signed by Frances J. Gabbert, confirms this is my 3rd great grandfather.
In 1808 the federal government released lands in several states for sale and these sales were recorded at Jeffersonville, Indiana Territory. A William Lockhart made the following purchases:
Entry # State County Legal Acres Date
00087 In Clark SW S07 TO1 N1OE 160 1808 05 06
00111 In Clark Same as above 160 1808 05 06
01145 In Clark Same as above 160 1811 04 27
I have made several attempts to find these records (and a record from 1816) in the State Archives but have not, as of yet, been able to wake up the staff long enough to have a reply.
Here it should be noted that Washington County was formed in 1814 and took part of Clark County. This property could then could then have been located in Washington County. While the dates, 1808-11 are very early, this does not mean that William was in the area by that date. I will need to find deed transfers and surveys (if they exist) to confirm when William and family moved from Virginia to Indiana. William and family appear on the 1820 census for Washington County. The earliest date that I have for the Gabbert family is 1823 when Joseph, son of William and Elizabeth Fletcher Lockhart married Rachel Gabbert, daughter of Thomas and Mary Elizabeth De Pauw Gabbert.
There is also an agreement between Elizabeth Stockton Lockhart and her son William Lockhart made in PATRICK County, Virginia that I HOPE to obtain.
(There is also a discussion on whether Elizabeth Stockton Lockhart, mother of William, was living with this family at the time. The census shows 2 women over 45 in the household, so Mrs. Lockhart, the senior, could have been one of them and Mrs. Lockhart, the junior, the other.) ****
The May 10, 1848 final accounting of the estate of Napoleon B. De Pauw, a brother of Mary Elizabeth De Pauw Gabbert. The estate mentions Thomas and Joseph Lockhart as heirs of Rachel Gabbert Lockhart Brittain. Again, if you have been paying attention, you know that this Joseph is my great grandfather and Rachel is his mother. The papers also mention a minor heir, George Brittain, son of Rachel by her 2nd husband (this is a new find, no mention of this individual in any records before). There is no mention of Polly (Mary) Lockhart (sister of Thomas and Joseph) nor Rachel, other than deceased.
Several probate and guardianships concerning direct relatives.
An 1842 lawsuit filed against Thomas Gabbert as former guardian of Thomas and Joseph Lockhart by the new guardian. Of course, being of such quick wit, I have not exactly figured this one out however it does mention a 40 acre farm belonging to the estate of Joseph Lockhart (d. 1828). This property was not mentioned in the estate papers that I have from 1828.
**** I do love confusing you all.
1819 Washington County property deed for Phillip Shull.
3 entries in probate books concerning the estate of Phillip and Susanna(h) Shull.
1825 Washington County property deed where William Lockhart sells land to Thomas Gabbert. If you have been paying attention, you know that both of these individuals are my 3rd great grandfathers.
1838 Washington County property deed which states in part, “This Indenture, made this Twenty sixth day of September One Thousand eight hundred and thirty eight between Thomas Gabbert and Frances Jane his wife……”
Frances Jane Hungate was Thomas Gabbert’s 2nd wife, confirmed by the entry in the marriage record book for Washington County (Married May 14, 1836 by Hanes Bartlett, a Methodist deacon.). The legal description on the deed confirms that this was part of the property purchased from William Lockhart in 1825 while Gabbert’s 1st wife Mary Elizabeth (Polly) De Pauw was still living. In other words, this confirms that this is my 3rd great grandfather.
The above information and the 1844-1848 estate papers from Buchanan County, Missouri for Thomas Gabbert, which contains a widow’s receipt signed by Frances J. Gabbert, confirms this is my 3rd great grandfather.
In 1808 the federal government released lands in several states for sale and these sales were recorded at Jeffersonville, Indiana Territory. A William Lockhart made the following purchases:
Entry # State County Legal Acres Date
00087 In Clark SW S07 TO1 N1OE 160 1808 05 06
00111 In Clark Same as above 160 1808 05 06
01145 In Clark Same as above 160 1811 04 27
I have made several attempts to find these records (and a record from 1816) in the State Archives but have not, as of yet, been able to wake up the staff long enough to have a reply.
Here it should be noted that Washington County was formed in 1814 and took part of Clark County. This property could then could then have been located in Washington County. While the dates, 1808-11 are very early, this does not mean that William was in the area by that date. I will need to find deed transfers and surveys (if they exist) to confirm when William and family moved from Virginia to Indiana. William and family appear on the 1820 census for Washington County. The earliest date that I have for the Gabbert family is 1823 when Joseph, son of William and Elizabeth Fletcher Lockhart married Rachel Gabbert, daughter of Thomas and Mary Elizabeth De Pauw Gabbert.
There is also an agreement between Elizabeth Stockton Lockhart and her son William Lockhart made in PATRICK County, Virginia that I HOPE to obtain.
(There is also a discussion on whether Elizabeth Stockton Lockhart, mother of William, was living with this family at the time. The census shows 2 women over 45 in the household, so Mrs. Lockhart, the senior, could have been one of them and Mrs. Lockhart, the junior, the other.) ****
The May 10, 1848 final accounting of the estate of Napoleon B. De Pauw, a brother of Mary Elizabeth De Pauw Gabbert. The estate mentions Thomas and Joseph Lockhart as heirs of Rachel Gabbert Lockhart Brittain. Again, if you have been paying attention, you know that this Joseph is my great grandfather and Rachel is his mother. The papers also mention a minor heir, George Brittain, son of Rachel by her 2nd husband (this is a new find, no mention of this individual in any records before). There is no mention of Polly (Mary) Lockhart (sister of Thomas and Joseph) nor Rachel, other than deceased.
Several probate and guardianships concerning direct relatives.
An 1842 lawsuit filed against Thomas Gabbert as former guardian of Thomas and Joseph Lockhart by the new guardian. Of course, being of such quick wit, I have not exactly figured this one out however it does mention a 40 acre farm belonging to the estate of Joseph Lockhart (d. 1828). This property was not mentioned in the estate papers that I have from 1828.
**** I do love confusing you all.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
In keeping with posting family news, the following 2 edited emails from Robin.
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 8:24
Hi Uncle Jon, We took a break from going into the city. There is construction going on at the house and I need to be around to sort of oversee things. I don't know if my mom told you, but we are putting the house up for sale in the spring. When there is a break in the action here, my daughter and I will be going back into NYC as she is trying to find a modeling agency to sign her. I would love to visit with Kelly. I know I have asked for her email address before and must have misplaced it. If you could give it to me again, I would appreciate it. Thanks again for forwarding the family info.
Sorry to take so long to get back to you on that. Always love to see what you're sending. As far as what we all will be doing after the house is sold, remains to be worked out. It is time for some changes. It is just too much work and too expensive to maintain. My mom is becoming very limited in what she is physically able to do. My brother thought that he could build her an apartment at his house, but he may have to sell his house also because he can't find work. My daughter is graduating this year and wants to pursue modeling and acting. Although I would prefer to move elsewhere, NYC is the place for her to try to get a start. As long as my mother and brother are still here, we will stay. It's too bad my mom can't come out there to visit. I know she would really love to, but I don't think she is up to it. Anyway, that's the update from NJ. Hope things are going well at your end. Thanks for keeping in touch, it means a lot. Robin
On Fri Sept 25, 2009
Hi Uncle Jon- I will check with my mom for the address, thanks. My brother was let go from his job in the spring and as yet has not been able to find another one. It is very hard here right now because of the economy. He taught part time at a college a few years back and I believe he intends to see if possibly he could do that again. I know he talked about needing to get another degree in order to do it full time.
I wanted to let you know that my daughter was able to use and apply family history information on the Revolutionary war record of Edward Pedeford (Pedigo) in her studies of that war. In fact, it is made mention that the Continental Army encamped at Hopperstown (HoHoKus,NJ). Washington made a house there, called the Hermitage, his headquarters in July of 1778. We pass it almost everyday. Many years ago, both I and my mom were volunteers there. My mother made patterns from old dresses found in the attic and from that constructed new ones that tour guides could wear. I was a guide for a time. But according to the info, Pedigo would have been at Camp White Plains at the time, which is not that far. My brother got a degree from Pace University, located there. For my daughters' American History class, we have a special focus on the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Hudson River this year, and the history of this region. So it is interesting to connect some historical dots. We are actually visiting West Point tomorrow and the spot where they hung Major John Andre for treason because of his connection with Benedict Arnold. We will try to send some pictures. I need to catch up with the blogs so I can share some of our stuff. Take care- Robin
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 8:24
Hi Uncle Jon, We took a break from going into the city. There is construction going on at the house and I need to be around to sort of oversee things. I don't know if my mom told you, but we are putting the house up for sale in the spring. When there is a break in the action here, my daughter and I will be going back into NYC as she is trying to find a modeling agency to sign her. I would love to visit with Kelly. I know I have asked for her email address before and must have misplaced it. If you could give it to me again, I would appreciate it. Thanks again for forwarding the family info.
Sorry to take so long to get back to you on that. Always love to see what you're sending. As far as what we all will be doing after the house is sold, remains to be worked out. It is time for some changes. It is just too much work and too expensive to maintain. My mom is becoming very limited in what she is physically able to do. My brother thought that he could build her an apartment at his house, but he may have to sell his house also because he can't find work. My daughter is graduating this year and wants to pursue modeling and acting. Although I would prefer to move elsewhere, NYC is the place for her to try to get a start. As long as my mother and brother are still here, we will stay. It's too bad my mom can't come out there to visit. I know she would really love to, but I don't think she is up to it. Anyway, that's the update from NJ. Hope things are going well at your end. Thanks for keeping in touch, it means a lot. Robin
On Fri Sept 25, 2009
Hi Uncle Jon- I will check with my mom for the address, thanks. My brother was let go from his job in the spring and as yet has not been able to find another one. It is very hard here right now because of the economy. He taught part time at a college a few years back and I believe he intends to see if possibly he could do that again. I know he talked about needing to get another degree in order to do it full time.
I wanted to let you know that my daughter was able to use and apply family history information on the Revolutionary war record of Edward Pedeford (Pedigo) in her studies of that war. In fact, it is made mention that the Continental Army encamped at Hopperstown (HoHoKus,NJ). Washington made a house there, called the Hermitage, his headquarters in July of 1778. We pass it almost everyday. Many years ago, both I and my mom were volunteers there. My mother made patterns from old dresses found in the attic and from that constructed new ones that tour guides could wear. I was a guide for a time. But according to the info, Pedigo would have been at Camp White Plains at the time, which is not that far. My brother got a degree from Pace University, located there. For my daughters' American History class, we have a special focus on the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Hudson River this year, and the history of this region. So it is interesting to connect some historical dots. We are actually visiting West Point tomorrow and the spot where they hung Major John Andre for treason because of his connection with Benedict Arnold. We will try to send some pictures. I need to catch up with the blogs so I can share some of our stuff. Take care- Robin
Saturday, September 12, 2009
These stories are meant to augment the will and story on Google documents.
John Scarborough 1649, London - 1706, London (wrote will)
John Scarborough 1667, London - 1727, Bucks County (son)
Sarah Scarborough, daughter of the son, married George Haworth who wrote the letters in a previous post.
"People called Quakers" in Pennsylvania-
BY SAMUEL SMITH. (Continued from page 40.)
John Scarborough, of London, coach-maker, coming into the country in the year 1682, brought with him his son, of the same name, then a youth, and taking up a tract of land, in Middletown aforesaid, became one of the first settlers in those parts, and remained there till about the latter end of this year, when he embarked for his native country again, with an intent to bring his wife and family, to spend the remaining part of his days in peace, and in the enjoyment of that freedom and liberty of conscience to worship in the manner he was persuaded to be his duty, which had been denied him in his own country ; having been several times imprisoned, and suffered much persecution and hardship on those accounts. During his stay here, provisions being sometimes scarce, he had occasion to remark the providences of God towards himself, and those near him, in some unexpected supplies of that kind; particularly in the first year, when they were most put to it, the wild pigeons came in such numbers, that the air was sometimes darkened by their flight; and flying low, those that had no other means to take them, sometimes supplied themselves by throwing at them as they flew, and stilting up what they could not eat, they served them for bread and meat in one. They were thus supplied, at times, for the first two or three years, by which time they had raised sufficient out of the ground by their own labour; those settlers had at this time neither horses nor plough, but tilled the ground with hoes. The natives were remarkably kind to them, in supplying them with such provisions as they could spare, and were otherwise serviceable in many respects.
Having made some improvements on his plantation, and got things ready for his voyage, leaving his son under the care of a Friend, he set sail for England ; but finding his wile, who was of another persuasion, not willing to venture with him, and persecution beginning to cease, he did not return again, but after some time giving his possessions to his son, with a particular charge, by letters, to fear God, and mind the Truth he was convinced of; he told him withal, that he believed it to be the Lord's doing to dispose of him in that manner, and that he would bless him, and make him serviceable, if he continued faithful to him ; concluding with this particular charge, that when it should be well with him, to be sure to be kind to the poor Indians, who had been kind to them, when they were in great need. His son, remaining with the Friend with whom he was left, afterwards settled at Middletown, on the place given to him by his father, and in time had something to say in public meetings. In the year 1700, he removed further up into the wilderness, as about Buckingham and Solebury was then accounted. He first went up alone to view the land ; and receiving confirmation, as he thought, that it was his place to remove, and that there would be a religious people raised to inhabit thereaway, he accordingly removed his family up thither. Soon after him several families of Friends followed. They held meetings at each others' houses for some time, till their numbers increasing, they built a meeting-house. The lands being laid out into townships, the place where he dwelt fell in Solebury, but the meeting-house in Bucking, ham, by which name it since goes, and is now become a large congregation. This John Scarborough was kind to the Indians, and used to say they were a sensible people, had an honest principle, and from his acquaintance with them, he had perceived they acknowledged an Almighty Supreme Being, whom they called a good Manetta or Spirit, that would reward them if they did well, and that they should then live with him after death; and that, on the other hand, there was another Manetta, or evil Spirit, that was beneath, to whom they must go after death, if their deeds were evil.
THE FRIEND
A RELIGIOUS AND LITERARY JOURNAL
VOL. XIX, NO. 6.
1845
John Scarborough is assumed to have been buried in Bunhill Fields.
1661: BURIAL GROUND BOUGHT IN 1661
Bunhill Fields burial ground was the first freehold property owned by Quakers, bought in 1661 and used until 1855 for 12,000 burials. It predates the more famous dissenters' ground across Bunhill Row, although the area ('Bone Hill') was long associated with burials. George Fox, Edward Burrough and John Bellers were buried here; among the many during the plague were 27 Quakers who died still in harbor on the ship Black Eagle 'when under sentence of banishment for the Truth', as the burial register entries read.
Graves were meant to be unmarked, as monuments were 'of no service to the deceased', but stones did appear. In about 1750 Robert Howard, an Old Street tinplate worker, found a stone marked 'G.F.', and demanded it should be hammered into rubble. At about that time, it is reported that when a wall was being removed a lead coffin was found, inscribed with George Fox's initials and age. The body was re-interred but the site was not marked until 1881.
Additional information on the will of John Scarborough:
"The original of this apparently unprobated will was purchased by Henry W. Scarborough, Esq., of Philadelphia, Pa. from Miss Sarah B. Paxson of Solebury, Pa. 7/9/32. She received it from her father W. Wallace Paxson and he from his father John Knowles Paxson and he from his father Aaron (son of Thomas Paxson) Aaron Paxson was one of the Executors of the will of his wife's kinswoman Jane Margerum Scarbrough the wife of the noted Quaker Preacher John Scarborough into whose possession the will had doubtless come from John Scarborough his father (the son of the testator) John Scarbrough of London. All of the said Scarbroughs and Paxsons resided in Solebury Township, Bucks Co., Pa."
[On the reverse of the photostat of will is written] "John Scarborough, son of Wm. Scarborough of Hoosier Lane, London, who was born 1598, belonged to Peel Monthly Meeting of Friends and is buried at Bunhill Fileds. (letter from Henry W. Scarborough 15 June 1922 to the Pennsylvania Genelogical [sic] Society)"
Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 19
Pages 310-311
Minute Book ‘G’
The Prop'ry, by Lease and Release, dated 24th and 25th Jan'y, 1681, Granted to Amy Child 500 Acres Mentioned page 27.
Edward Stanton Intermarrying with the said Amy obtained from the Comm'rs, J. Cl. and R't T. a Warrant dated 18th 9 mo., 1686, for taking up the same w'ch was executed above the Manor of Highlands in Solebury Township.
Charles Read, Second Husband of the said Amy, in a Joint Deed with her, Dated 10th 10 mo., 1698, Sold and Convey'd the said 500 Acres of Land then called, but 492 Acres to John Scarborough, his Heirs, &c.
Since the first Survey of the said Land which was 10th Apr., 1698, the lines have been altered by the surveyors so much that the Bounds are altogether uncertain as is reported, the said John therefore Requests a Resurvey. Ordered that a Warrant be accordingly granted.
John Scarborough, by Lease and Release, dated 3d and 4th .fuly, 1682, purchased of the Prop'ry 250 Acres in righ't of which he Obtained a Warr't from the Prop'ry dated 6th 2 mo., 1683, for a City Lott but was never executed. John Scarborough by an Instrum't dated 15th sbr., 1696, appointed his only Son, John Scarborough, his Attorney, to Sell, Dispose off, enter into, &e., all his Lands and Lotts, &c., in Pennsylvania.
The said John Scarborough. Junr., Requests a renew'd Warrant to take up the said Lott. Granted for a Vacant Lott in the 5th Street and no other where.
The above bit of information, “John Scarborough by an Instrum't dated 15th sbr. (September), 1696, appointed his only Son, John Scarborough, his Attorney, to Sell, Dispose off, enter into, &e., all his Lands and Lotts, &c., in Pennsylvania.”, causes some confusion with Srs. will dated October 15, 1696.
John Scarborough 1649, London - 1706, London (wrote will)
John Scarborough 1667, London - 1727, Bucks County (son)
Sarah Scarborough, daughter of the son, married George Haworth who wrote the letters in a previous post.
"People called Quakers" in Pennsylvania-
BY SAMUEL SMITH. (Continued from page 40.)
John Scarborough, of London, coach-maker, coming into the country in the year 1682, brought with him his son, of the same name, then a youth, and taking up a tract of land, in Middletown aforesaid, became one of the first settlers in those parts, and remained there till about the latter end of this year, when he embarked for his native country again, with an intent to bring his wife and family, to spend the remaining part of his days in peace, and in the enjoyment of that freedom and liberty of conscience to worship in the manner he was persuaded to be his duty, which had been denied him in his own country ; having been several times imprisoned, and suffered much persecution and hardship on those accounts. During his stay here, provisions being sometimes scarce, he had occasion to remark the providences of God towards himself, and those near him, in some unexpected supplies of that kind; particularly in the first year, when they were most put to it, the wild pigeons came in such numbers, that the air was sometimes darkened by their flight; and flying low, those that had no other means to take them, sometimes supplied themselves by throwing at them as they flew, and stilting up what they could not eat, they served them for bread and meat in one. They were thus supplied, at times, for the first two or three years, by which time they had raised sufficient out of the ground by their own labour; those settlers had at this time neither horses nor plough, but tilled the ground with hoes. The natives were remarkably kind to them, in supplying them with such provisions as they could spare, and were otherwise serviceable in many respects.
Having made some improvements on his plantation, and got things ready for his voyage, leaving his son under the care of a Friend, he set sail for England ; but finding his wile, who was of another persuasion, not willing to venture with him, and persecution beginning to cease, he did not return again, but after some time giving his possessions to his son, with a particular charge, by letters, to fear God, and mind the Truth he was convinced of; he told him withal, that he believed it to be the Lord's doing to dispose of him in that manner, and that he would bless him, and make him serviceable, if he continued faithful to him ; concluding with this particular charge, that when it should be well with him, to be sure to be kind to the poor Indians, who had been kind to them, when they were in great need. His son, remaining with the Friend with whom he was left, afterwards settled at Middletown, on the place given to him by his father, and in time had something to say in public meetings. In the year 1700, he removed further up into the wilderness, as about Buckingham and Solebury was then accounted. He first went up alone to view the land ; and receiving confirmation, as he thought, that it was his place to remove, and that there would be a religious people raised to inhabit thereaway, he accordingly removed his family up thither. Soon after him several families of Friends followed. They held meetings at each others' houses for some time, till their numbers increasing, they built a meeting-house. The lands being laid out into townships, the place where he dwelt fell in Solebury, but the meeting-house in Bucking, ham, by which name it since goes, and is now become a large congregation. This John Scarborough was kind to the Indians, and used to say they were a sensible people, had an honest principle, and from his acquaintance with them, he had perceived they acknowledged an Almighty Supreme Being, whom they called a good Manetta or Spirit, that would reward them if they did well, and that they should then live with him after death; and that, on the other hand, there was another Manetta, or evil Spirit, that was beneath, to whom they must go after death, if their deeds were evil.
THE FRIEND
A RELIGIOUS AND LITERARY JOURNAL
VOL. XIX, NO. 6.
1845
John Scarborough is assumed to have been buried in Bunhill Fields.
1661: BURIAL GROUND BOUGHT IN 1661
Bunhill Fields burial ground was the first freehold property owned by Quakers, bought in 1661 and used until 1855 for 12,000 burials. It predates the more famous dissenters' ground across Bunhill Row, although the area ('Bone Hill') was long associated with burials. George Fox, Edward Burrough and John Bellers were buried here; among the many during the plague were 27 Quakers who died still in harbor on the ship Black Eagle 'when under sentence of banishment for the Truth', as the burial register entries read.
Graves were meant to be unmarked, as monuments were 'of no service to the deceased', but stones did appear. In about 1750 Robert Howard, an Old Street tinplate worker, found a stone marked 'G.F.', and demanded it should be hammered into rubble. At about that time, it is reported that when a wall was being removed a lead coffin was found, inscribed with George Fox's initials and age. The body was re-interred but the site was not marked until 1881.
Additional information on the will of John Scarborough:
"The original of this apparently unprobated will was purchased by Henry W. Scarborough, Esq., of Philadelphia, Pa. from Miss Sarah B. Paxson of Solebury, Pa. 7/9/32. She received it from her father W. Wallace Paxson and he from his father John Knowles Paxson and he from his father Aaron (son of Thomas Paxson) Aaron Paxson was one of the Executors of the will of his wife's kinswoman Jane Margerum Scarbrough the wife of the noted Quaker Preacher John Scarborough into whose possession the will had doubtless come from John Scarborough his father (the son of the testator) John Scarbrough of London. All of the said Scarbroughs and Paxsons resided in Solebury Township, Bucks Co., Pa."
[On the reverse of the photostat of will is written] "John Scarborough, son of Wm. Scarborough of Hoosier Lane, London, who was born 1598, belonged to Peel Monthly Meeting of Friends and is buried at Bunhill Fileds. (letter from Henry W. Scarborough 15 June 1922 to the Pennsylvania Genelogical [sic] Society)"
Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 19
Pages 310-311
Minute Book ‘G’
The Prop'ry, by Lease and Release, dated 24th and 25th Jan'y, 1681, Granted to Amy Child 500 Acres Mentioned page 27.
Edward Stanton Intermarrying with the said Amy obtained from the Comm'rs, J. Cl. and R't T. a Warrant dated 18th 9 mo., 1686, for taking up the same w'ch was executed above the Manor of Highlands in Solebury Township.
Charles Read, Second Husband of the said Amy, in a Joint Deed with her, Dated 10th 10 mo., 1698, Sold and Convey'd the said 500 Acres of Land then called, but 492 Acres to John Scarborough, his Heirs, &c.
Since the first Survey of the said Land which was 10th Apr., 1698, the lines have been altered by the surveyors so much that the Bounds are altogether uncertain as is reported, the said John therefore Requests a Resurvey. Ordered that a Warrant be accordingly granted.
John Scarborough, by Lease and Release, dated 3d and 4th .fuly, 1682, purchased of the Prop'ry 250 Acres in righ't of which he Obtained a Warr't from the Prop'ry dated 6th 2 mo., 1683, for a City Lott but was never executed. John Scarborough by an Instrum't dated 15th sbr., 1696, appointed his only Son, John Scarborough, his Attorney, to Sell, Dispose off, enter into, &e., all his Lands and Lotts, &c., in Pennsylvania.
The said John Scarborough. Junr., Requests a renew'd Warrant to take up the said Lott. Granted for a Vacant Lott in the 5th Street and no other where.
The above bit of information, “John Scarborough by an Instrum't dated 15th sbr. (September), 1696, appointed his only Son, John Scarborough, his Attorney, to Sell, Dispose off, enter into, &e., all his Lands and Lotts, &c., in Pennsylvania.”, causes some confusion with Srs. will dated October 15, 1696.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
From the Library of Virginia:
Journal of the House of Delegates of Virginia, 1795.
Page 60.
“RESOLVED that it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Elizabeth Tanner, widow of Christopher Tanner, who died by sickness contracted in serving a tour of duty in the militia of Culpeper county, at the siege of York, praying that in consideration thereof , and the petitioner’s being in needy circumstances, with several children to maintain, that she may have some compensation or allowance from the state, for her relief and support, be rejected.”
Elizabeth Catharina Aylor, b. March 06, 1719 in Botenheim, Wuttenberg, Germany, married Christopher Tanner c. 1742 in Virginia. (Christopher and Elizabeth were my 5th great grandparents.)
I have not yet found a copy of the above petition, one assumes that the facts are somewhat correct. It would seem to prove that Christopher died after 1781 and prior to 1795. I have a copy of Christopher’s will that shows that court paperwork to process the will started in 1795 and seemed to continue until the will was recorded in 1817.
The above information also seems to prove that Christopher was at York where his son Jacob died in service.
From the Library of Virginia:
On the 25th Sunday after Trinity 1782, at the Hebron Lutheran Church ,Culpeper Co. Va. ( now Madison Co.) there was among the communicants a GeorgeUTZ and his wife Christina. They were sitting with Conrad DELP and wife,Magdalena [Castler], Christopher TANNER and his wife, Elizabeth [ Aylor] andCornelious CARPENTER and wife Mary [Weber].
The above seems to prove that Christopher was alive on the 25th Sunday after Trinity 1782 (whatever date that would be). At least he was in church, either alive or dead, sitting in a pew.
And this from the DAR: A search of our Patriot Index provided the information found below.
COCHRAN, Edward Birth: 1743 Service: VA Rank: Sol Death: VA Before (ante) 1 Jul 1816 Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No Spouse: (1) Mary Edwards
Well, the DAR seems to think that Edward served sometime, somewhere during the Revolution. I, on the other hand, have been unable to find any official record of his service.
The tax records of Henry County give us a few clues to the Cockrams and their property during the time of the revolution. In 1779 Edward Cockram's name appears on the tax list followed by numbers indicating his holdings and the amount of tax he owed. A notation by Edward Cockram's name indicated he was to be taxed double, an apparent indication of his refusal to take the oath of allegiance to Virginia.
Edward Cockran/Cockram was the father of Lucinda Leah Cockran who married Henry Pedigo in Franklin County, Virginia on either November 17, 1790 or November 23, 1790. They were married by Randolph Hall a Baptist minister. (Edward Cockran/m was a 4th great grandfather.)
Journal of the House of Delegates of Virginia, 1795.
Page 60.
“RESOLVED that it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Elizabeth Tanner, widow of Christopher Tanner, who died by sickness contracted in serving a tour of duty in the militia of Culpeper county, at the siege of York, praying that in consideration thereof , and the petitioner’s being in needy circumstances, with several children to maintain, that she may have some compensation or allowance from the state, for her relief and support, be rejected.”
Elizabeth Catharina Aylor, b. March 06, 1719 in Botenheim, Wuttenberg, Germany, married Christopher Tanner c. 1742 in Virginia. (Christopher and Elizabeth were my 5th great grandparents.)
I have not yet found a copy of the above petition, one assumes that the facts are somewhat correct. It would seem to prove that Christopher died after 1781 and prior to 1795. I have a copy of Christopher’s will that shows that court paperwork to process the will started in 1795 and seemed to continue until the will was recorded in 1817.
The above information also seems to prove that Christopher was at York where his son Jacob died in service.
From the Library of Virginia:
On the 25th Sunday after Trinity 1782, at the Hebron Lutheran Church ,Culpeper Co. Va. ( now Madison Co.) there was among the communicants a GeorgeUTZ and his wife Christina. They were sitting with Conrad DELP and wife,Magdalena [Castler], Christopher TANNER and his wife, Elizabeth [ Aylor] andCornelious CARPENTER and wife Mary [Weber].
The above seems to prove that Christopher was alive on the 25th Sunday after Trinity 1782 (whatever date that would be). At least he was in church, either alive or dead, sitting in a pew.
And this from the DAR: A search of our Patriot Index provided the information found below.
COCHRAN, Edward Birth: 1743 Service: VA Rank: Sol Death: VA Before (ante) 1 Jul 1816 Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No Spouse: (1) Mary Edwards
Well, the DAR seems to think that Edward served sometime, somewhere during the Revolution. I, on the other hand, have been unable to find any official record of his service.
The tax records of Henry County give us a few clues to the Cockrams and their property during the time of the revolution. In 1779 Edward Cockram's name appears on the tax list followed by numbers indicating his holdings and the amount of tax he owed. A notation by Edward Cockram's name indicated he was to be taxed double, an apparent indication of his refusal to take the oath of allegiance to Virginia.
Edward Cockran/Cockram was the father of Lucinda Leah Cockran who married Henry Pedigo in Franklin County, Virginia on either November 17, 1790 or November 23, 1790. They were married by Randolph Hall a Baptist minister. (Edward Cockran/m was a 4th great grandfather.)
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