Stokes Genealogy


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        BROWN CRAIG DURDEN
        DUTY HALL HELMS
        HOOPER KIRKHAM LANEY
        LYNCH PAXON PINSON
        POTTER SMITH STOKES
        TOLLETT VINEYARD
        *Parents not known or only the names known with no additional children.

        These lines are my paternal lines. I will gradually include documents such as wills, probates, inventories, deeds etc. I appreciate an information anyone can add to these lines. If you have connections to these lines please contact me


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        Stokes

        The first generation known is (most of this information was found in the memoirs of Joseph Franklin Stokes. And some of the data has not been confirmed on this generation) JOHN STOKES, born abt. 1758 in Limerick, Ireland. John married MARY HALE, born abt. 1776. Mary's father was to have been SQUIRE ISAAC HALE who was born in Scotland. John was to have been in the military in Ireland. He supposedly hit his commanding officer which was punishable by death. So at the age of 17 his family put him on a ship in a hogshead as a stow away. John's grandmother was to have been Joana O'Brine (O'Brien). John & Mary are said to have had 10 children: 7 sons and 3 daughters. The only known children are:
        1. John, Jr. Born c 1790 (see below)
        2. Rev. William H. Born Dec. 26, 1798; Died Mar. 12, 1862 Bethel, Ellis, Tx. William 1st married Elizabeth Carter Mar. 1, 1821; 2nd Mourning Dove Williams, Oct. 1829; 3rd Martha Billingstea Watts, May 19, 1837, Wilkes Co., Ga.; 4th Melissa Jane Morris Evans, Aug. 18, 1842, Hancock Co., Ga,
        3. Jacob
        John was to have served in the American Revolutionary War. Mary filed for administrix in Laurens Co., S.C. Feb. 5, 1816 on John's estate. In the administration, listed with Mary, John, Jr., Jacob & Wm. was Wm. Lummus(?). An appraisal took place Oct. 19, 1816. The sale was Oct. 21, 1816. Mary is found living in Abbeyville, Co., S.C in 1820.

        JOHN, JR. was born about 1790 in S.C. He married AMY DUTY. John & Amy were in Laurens Co., S.C. in 1810 & 1820. Between 1820 & 1826 they lived in Ga. From Ga. they moved to Morgan Co., Al. They were to have had 11 children (3 born in S.C. & 8 born in Ga. & Al.). Known children of John & amy are:

        1. Mary Ann born Nov. 15, 1813 Laurens Co., S.C.; Died Jan. 28, 1872 Umpire, Howard, Ar.; Buried Cedar Hill Cemetery; Married James Young Apr. 17, 1834 in Morgan Co., Al.
        2. Thomas B.(?) Married Elizabeth Summers Dec. 13, 1838 in Morgan Co., Al.
        3. Nancy Died in Morgan Co., Al.
        4. Jacob "Jack" Born in Morgan Co., Al. Married Sarah Ralls Mar. 22, 1852 Sevier Co., Ar.
        5. Richard Died in Morgan Co., Al.
        6. John, III Died bef. Aug 25, 1893
        7. Joseph Franklin Born Feb. 21, 1827 Oleander (even though it is not in Morgan Co. that is how he has it listed in his Civil War Pension), Morgan Co., Al.; Died Feb 15, 1919, Athens, Howard, Ar.; Buried Athens Cemetery. Married Oct. 5, 1848 Sulphur Springs, Polk, Ar. Ellendor Priscilla Ralls. Joseph served in the Ar. 19th Reg. Co E Topp MS Brigade CSA. He was a well known bear hunter in the Howard and Sevier Cos. area.
        8. James H. (see below)
        Amy filed for administrix of John's estate Aug 23, 1830 in Morgan Co., Al. The appraisal was Sept. 30, 1830 and the sale was Oct. 25, 1830. Signing with Amy in the administration was Abraham Skidmore and Michael Skidmore. Amy (in the court record she is listed as Noaks) remarried in Morgan Co. to Stephen Bailey July 9, 1834. By 1840, Stephen had "sold the home place for a yoke of oxen and a wagon" & moved the family to Chickasaw Co., Ms. They remained there only a few years before moving to Crittenden Co., Ar. In 1846 they had traveled on to Sevier Co., Ar. with 40 head of cattle, 30 head of hogs. And at one time one pet bear, one pet deer, one cat and one sow and pigs. They landed about 4 miles of Dierks at a spring of water, stretched out their tent and put up a house. Stephen apparently died between 1850 & 1860. and Amy may have died between 1860 & 1870. Nothing further was found on either of them.

        JAMES H. was born July 11, 1833 in Morgan Co., Al. (according to Bible records and the census agrees with this date). But if you recall his "father's" estate was probated in 1830. So I am an illegitimate Stokes, but I have not found any bastardy case to prove who might be the father. James 1st married Aug 18, 1856 Madison Twp., Sevier Co., Ar., my gr gr grandmother, Mary Jane HELMS born June 2, 1841 Mecklenburg Co., N.C. Their children were:

        1. Martha b Jan 10, 1858 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D July 17, 1910; M Aug 24, 1873 Elijah Shelton (2) Wm. T. Smith
        2. Sarah Elizabeth b Feb 8, 1859 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D Aug 20, 1886 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; Buried Polk Cemetery; M July 16, 1874 Robert J. Shelton
        3. James J. b Mar 2, 1862 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D Mar 23, 1914; M Dec 20, 1883 Nemmy Foster
        4. Sarah A. alias "Nellie Darrow" b Apr 26, 1864 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D 1955 Santa Barbara, Ca.; M Jan 7, 1885 W.N. Leeper. Nellie killed a girl in Howard Co., Ar. over a young gentleman. It has been said that cost James a handsome price to get her off the charges.
        5. Eliza b Apr 13, 1866 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D Nov 4, 1939 Konawa, Seminole, Ok.; Buried Konawa Cemetery; M Aug 20, 1882 Howard Co., Ar. James David Chandler
        6. Margarette Lucindy b Dec 27, 1867 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D Sept 5, 1953 Ozan, Hempstead, Ar.; Buried Sardis Cemetery; M Oct 17, 1886 Howard Co., Ar. Darling Franklin Arnold II
        7. John Thomas b Apr 3, 1870 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D Oct 10, 1933 Konawa, Seminole, Ok: Buried Konawa Cemetery; M#1 Mary Kay Kess #2 Nov 23, 1894 Sevier Co., Ar. Mary Francis Owens
        8. Priddy b Mar 9, 1872 Centerpoint, Sevier, Ar.; D Aug 10, 1936 Ada, Pontatoc, Ok.; M Jan 25, 1894 Hollycreek, Howard, Ar. John Marvin Gowen
        9. Manuel Russell (see below)
        10. Henry W. b Feb 9, 1876 Hollycreek, Howard, Ar.; D Santa Barbara, Ca.; M Mary
        11. Mary Adeline "Addie" b Dec 27, 1877 Howard Co., Ar.; D Nov 7, 1963 Konawa, Seminole, Ok.; M Dec 19, 1897 Howard Co., Ar. Joseph E. Kline
        12. Joe b May 1, 1881 Madison Twp., Howard, Ar.; D May 4, 1881 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; Buried Polk Cemetery
        Mary Jane died July 10, 1881 in Madison Twp., Howard, Ar. She is buried in Polk Cemetery. James remarried Feb 11, 1883 to Mary S. Morris. Their children were:
        1. James B. "Buck" b Jan 18, 1889 Hollycreek, Howard, Ar.; D Aug 3, 1941 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; Buried Fellowship Cemetery; M Dec 31, 1911 Howard Co., Ar. Florence Greenhaw
        2. Joe (poor Joe - I am not sure which wife is his mother) b Mar 7, 1892 Hollycreek, Howard, Ar.; D Sept 4, 1957 Longview, Wa.; M May 13, 1913 Howard, Ar. Mattie Bagley
        James & Mary divorced Jan 10, 1891 in Sevier County. James remarried again Aug 14, 1892 to Nancy Catherine Smallings. Their children were all born Hollycreek, Howard, Ar.:
        1. Jesse W. b Mar 13, 1893.; D 1986 McAlester, Ok.; M Apr 14, 1914 Nancy Bagley
        2. Wm. J. b Jan 18, 1895; D Aug 3, 1940 Dierks, Howard, Ar.
        3. Emma b Apr 18, 1897; D Feb 27, 1973 Nashville, Howard, Ar; M Nov 11, 1914 Grover Reed
        4. Onah b July 9, 1902; D 1985 Nashville, Howard, Ar.; Buried Restland Cemetery; M Mar 6, 1921 James Millard Reed
        5. Anna Pearl b July 9, 1902; D Apr 28, 1985 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; Buried Fellowship Cemetery; M July 9, 1921 Howard Co., Ar. Wallace Chandler
        6. Sim b Nov 29, 1903; D Aug 15, 1958 Howard Co., Ar.; Buried Fellowship Cemetery; M Nov 2, 1925 Cyrena Markham
        7. Florence b Jan 29, 1907; D Nov 15, 1985 Howard Co., Ar.; Buried Restland Cemetery; M Oct 17, 1925 Oliver McElhannon
        8. Lawrence b Jan 29, 1907; D Nov 2, 1970 Howard Co., Ar.; Buried Fellowship Cemetery; M Oct 23, 1937 Mabel Brummett
        Whew! Yes 22 children! James served in the CSA. He was in the Ar 19th Reg Co A until the fall of the Ar. Post. He was then transferred to the Ar 24th Reg Co A. His service was from Mar 1861-May 1865. He filed for pension July 5, 1909. Nancy filed for widows pension June 20, 1920. James died Apr 4, 1910 of pneumonia. He is buried in Polk Cemetery in Howard Co., Ar.

        MANUEL"Mann" RUSSELL, born Feb 16, 1874 in Sevier Co., Ar., married PAULINA A.TOLLETT, born Oct 6, 1876, Sevier Co., Ar. They were married Jan 25, 1894 in Hollycreek, Howard, Ar. Their children were:

        1. James "Daniel" (see below)
        2. Delton E. b Feb 1897 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; D May 18, 1923 Konawa, Seminole, Ok.; Buried Konawa Cemetery
        3. Della a b Sept 10, 1901 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; D July 23, 1918 Konawa, Seminole, Ok.; Buried Konawa Cemetery
        4. Richard Lloyd b Mar 13, 1903 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; D Nov 16, 1974 Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Ok.; M Myrtle Minnie Wright
        5. Pearl b Sept 6, 1906 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; D 1990 North Little Rock, Ar.; M #1 ? #2 Spivey
        6. Lela Mae b Feb 6, 1909 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; M Jan 6, 1924 John Carrol Lee
        7. Carl Russell b Nov 23, 1912 Konawa, Seminole, Ok; D Oct 28, 1955 Chandler, Lincoln, Ok.; Buried Konawa Cemetery; M Nov 23 1937 Bernice Taylor
        8. Alvie b Mar 17, 1914 Konawa, Seminole, Ok.; D Mar 17, 1996 Ok City, Ok; M about 1938 Elizabeth Strickland
        9. Lucille b July 24, 1916 Konawa, Seminole, Ok.; D 1991 North Little Rock, Ar.; M Orville Spivey
        10. Marie b abt 1920; D at birth
        Mann & Paulina sold their land in Howard Co. to his father, James and in 1910 packed their things and headed for Ok. They came by horse and covered wagon. It took them 2 weeks to reach their destination of Konawa, Ok. Little did they know what terrible fates were ahead. Their daughter Della died of diarrhea in 1918. Marie was born dead just a few years later. Paulina died Jan 29, 1923 and is buried at the Konawa Cemetery. On May 18, 1923, Daniel had a dance at his home just outside of Konawa. The Stokes men were known for their "home brew". The sheriff's department had been told there would be home brew at the dance, so they were going on a "whiskey raid". Delton and John Lee (who would marry Delton's sister), went to the spring to get a bucket of water. As Delton knelt down the Sheriff hollered halt. This startled Delton and he began to run. The shooting started and when it was over John was grazed on his side and Delton lay dead. At the inquisition held at Daniel's home the next day, it was said that the gun shot was made by an unknown party without criminal intent. Only 4 months later Mann home was petitioned to be put up for sale for lack of payment. Mann began breaking up housekeeping and several of the young children went to live with their Uncle Henry Tollett in Texas. Lela being one month away from 15 married John Lee and they provided a home for Carl, Alvie, & Lucille, so that the children would not be split up. This did not end Mann's troubles. Aug 13, 1932, he was staying and working for Rachel Tanner. A dispute occurred between him and 10 year old Helen Chandler. After Mann spanked her, Helen slapped back at Mann. At this Mann slapped her & Ted Bevels interrupted by saying "Spank her but don't hit her". An argument started between Mann & Ted. When it was over, Mann had shot Ted, leaving 50-75 bird shots in Ted's right chest and several punctured Ted's lung. Mann was charged with Assault with Intent to Kill. He was sentenced to one day in McAlester Prison. He was delivered to the warden Nov 26, 1932 and released Feb 11, 1933 (I am sure part of this extra time was to pay off his legal fees). Aug 10, 1936, record temperatures were being broken. Seminole 117 degrees; Ada 115 degrees; since July 13, 1996 95 people had died from the heat. On this day Mann was sitting at a watermelon arbor between Ada and Konawa, when Ted drove slowly by and shot Mann in the right chest with a shot gun. Mann ran into a stubble field and lay for sometime before he was found. When the ambulance drivers arrived he was in shock. Mann died at the Ada hospital at 8:30 that night and is buried at the Konawa Cemetery. Ted Bevels received 4 years at the McAlester prison for Manslaughter in the 1st degree.

        JAMES DANIEL "DAN" was born Aug 16, 1895 in Dierks, Howard, Ar. He married Nov 14, 1914 in Konawa, Ok. ELVY MAE POTTER, born Jan 1, 1899 in Ava, Douglas, Mo. Their children:

        1. Clarence William
        2. James Hubert (my father)b Aug 2, 1918 Konawa, Seminole, Ok.; D Nov 7, 1982 Tecumseh, Pottawatomie, Ok.; M Dec 23, 1948 Fort Smith, Sebastian, Ar. Ella Mae Whitlow b Sept 12, 1927 Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Ok. D June 29, 1963 Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Ok.
        3. Weymon Richard
        4. Barbara Ann
        Before the highway went thru, Dan & Elvy lived SE of Konawa on Negro Creek in a floored tent. As a child I do not remember them living together. Elvy remained on the home place and Dan lived in town. They never divorced but did not live together. Dan died Aug 28, 1957 and Elvy died July 4, 1960. Both are buried at the Konawa Cemetery.

        Duty

        The first known Duty of this line is THOMAS DUTY who possibly married ANN LITTLETON. His children were:

        1. Richard will Aug 26, 1794 Granville Co., N.C.; M Elizabeth Thomas
        2. Thomas, Jr. D abt 1793 Louden Co., Va.
        3. Matthew (see below)
        4. William D abt 1815 Chatham Co., N.C.; M Catherine Russell

        MATTHEW DUTY born abt 1727 married AMY BALLARD. Their children were:

        1. William D July 15, 1830 Tn.; M Feb 13, 1783 Rachel Warren
        2. Solomon D Oct 30, 1832 Tx.; M Susannah
        3. Littleton D July 6, 1820 La.
        4. Sarah b Mar 14, 1764; D Jan 1836 Al.; M Richard Owen
        5. Richard (see below)
        6. Mary
        7. John
        8. Nancy Ann
        9. Thomas R D abt 1850 Ms
        Matthews will was written June 4, 1782 and probated Sept 1782 in Caswell Co., N.C.

        RICHARD DUTY married SARAH "SALLY" PINSON. In 1790 they are living in the 96th District, Laurens, S.C. In 1800 they are listed in Laurens Co., S.C. By 1820 they have moved to Knox Co., In. Their children were:

        1. John D bef Jan 4, 1822; M bef 1822
        2. Thomas M bef 1822
        3. Nancy M bef 1822
        4. Amy B abt 1792 S.C.; D aft 1860; M about 1810 #1 John Stokes (see Stokes Family) #2 Stephen Bailey
        5. Mary "Polly" M bef 1822 ? Baldwin
        6. Martha "Patsy" b abt 1797; D Oct 30, 1846 Houston Co., Tx.; M James W. Parker
        7. Rachel M Apr 19, 1817 Knox Co., In. Asa McCord
        8. Sarah "Sally" Ann b abt 1801; M Nov 2, 1825 Knox Co., In. William Stewart (Steward)
        9. Elizabeth M ? Kellogg (Killough)
        10. Wm. M Jan 29, 1829 Clark Co., Il. Nancy Austin
        11. Lucinda "Lucy" b about 1811 S.C.; D abt 1852; M Aug 31, 1824 Clark Co., Il. Silas Mercer Parker
        12. Catherine b abt 1813 S.C.; D Ft. Houston, Palastine, Anderson, Tx.; M July 21, 1831 Coles Co., Il. Elisha Anglin
        13. Richard, Jr. D abt 1847 Anderson Co., Tx.; M Dec 10, 1832 Edgar Co., Il. Margaret Betty
        14. Susannah
        Richard's will was written Jan 4, 1822 in Knox Co., In. Sarah "Sally" remarried Mar 21, 1825 in Knox Co., In. to "Elder" John Parker (whose 1st wife Sarah "Sally" White had died July 28, 1824 in Crawford Co., Il.) John being from Il. Sarah "Sally" moved with him and in 1831 they were living in Coles. Co., Il. In 1832, Elder John, being a "two seed" or "Hardshell Baptist" decided to take his preaching to Tx. In Aug. 1833 they left Crawford Co. with 25 ox-drawn wagons. Most travelers it only took a few months to travel to their destination but they did not travel on Sundays so they passed thru Ar. & Mo. in the fall of 1833. In Oct. 1833 they landed in Claiborne Parish, La. They rested before crossing the Sabine River. They stayed at Grimes Prairie for almost a year and a half. Here the built Fort Brown. Some family members stayed behind, while the others crossed the Trinity River and traveled 45 miles to the headwaters of Navasota River where they began to build Ft. Parker. The winter of 1834 was extremely cold. By spring they had built cabins and cleared fields. With the uprising of the Indian wars and the Fall of the Alamo on March 6, 1836 and Santa Ana still on the rampage, the families of Ft. Parker decided to head for Ft. Houston in Anderson Co. With the heavy spring rains they were detained at the Trinity River. While there they heard that Santa Ana had been captured at San Jacino on April 21 and Tx. was a free Republic. So the families returned to Ft. Parker. Living inside the fort was Elder John & Granny Sarah "Sally" Pinson Duty Parker, John's sons: James W., his wife Martha Duty and their 6 children (2 of their children Rachel Parker Plummer and Sarah Parker Nixon were married and had children of their own. Rachel married Luther T.M. Plummer. Sarah married L.D. Nixon.); Elder John's son, Silas Mercer and his wife, Lucinda "Lucy" Duty and their 4 children, Mrs. Nixon mother-in-law to Sarah, Elizabeth Duty Kellogg, Samuel Frost and his wife and children, G.E. Dwight and his family. May 19th was like prior mornings. About 9 a.m. James W. Parker, L.D. Nixon & Luther Plummer left the fort to go tend to the fields about a mile away. Not more than an hour had passed when someone inside the fort hollered "Indians!" The 26 people inside the fort stood frozen as the reported "not far from 800" Kiowa Caddo, and Comanche waited outside the fort with a white flag. Although Silas protested his brother Benjamin opened the gate to talk. At first sight, Sarah Nixon made an escape to get her father and husband's help. But before help could get there the Indians attacked the fort. Benjamin Parker lay on the ground with spears piercing his body. Robert Frost lost his balance and the Indians moved their horses back and forth until there was little left to recognize. Susan Parker had been roped and drug thru the fire and live coals. Silas had been hung suspended on the heavy fort gate. Elder John had his scalp taken and his clothing stripped and his genitals ripped off before he was killed. Granny Sarah "Sally" Pinson Duty Parker was pinned to the ground with a lance, stripped of her clothing and was violated and left to die. The evening of the attack, rescuers went in search of survivors. Upon passing a cabin they thought they saw a ghost. Getting closer they found it was Granny Parker. She had drug herself 3/4 of a mile to the cabin. She told them of some silver $106.50 she had hidden under a hickory bush which they found by moonlight. No other survivors were found at the fort. The rescuers took Granny Parker to Ft. Houston which was about 150 miles. Granny did not live long after getting to Ft. Houston. Captured during this raid was: Elizabeth Duty Kellogg, she was ransomed to some Delawares for $150, who after a few months was reimbursed by Gen. Sam Houston and she was taken home Aug 20, 1836; Rachel Parker Plummer (daughter of James W. & Martha "Patsy" Duty Parker) along with her young son, James Pratt Plummer, she was with the Comanches for 21 months. During this time Rachel gave birth to the son she was pregnant with at the time of the raid. The Indians finally killed the baby after repeatedly dragging it thru prickly pears and after being torn to pieces was then thrown in her lap. James Pratt would only be brought near enough for Rachel hear him cry. Rachel was returned home Feb 18, 1838. About one year later after her return Rachel died. Her son James Pratt Plummer was returned Jan 1843. Children of Silas Mercer and Lucinda "Lucy" Duty Parker were also captured. Their son John was returned Jan 1843. He eventually married a Mexican woman and lived in Mexico. Silas & Lucy's daughter, Cynthia Ann married Comanche Chief Peta Nocona. They had 3 children Pecos, Topsanna, & Quanah. Cynthia Ann & Topsanna was taken by military force Dec. 18, 1860 and taken back to her white family. Topsannah died Dec 15, 1863. Grieving over the loss of her daughter and not being allowed to return to her husband and sons, Cynthia Ann died in 1870. Her son Quanah became a Comanche Chief. Quanah was never captured but surrendered when he saw his people were going to starve during the hard cold winter. He accepted the white man's way of life and became very successful and respected person. Upon learning his mothers name he became known as Quanah Parker.

        Helms

        I have 3 branches of Helms so I will start 1st with the paternal branch. The first known generation is: GEORGE HELMS born abt 1720, married MARY MARGARET FAULKENBOROUGH (FORTENBURY). Her father was either JACOB or ISAAC. Their father was HENRY FAULKENBOROUGH (FORTENBURY). George & Mary Margaret's children were all born in Mecklenburg Co., N.C.:

        1. John Blackhead b abt 1756 Anson Co., N.C.; D abt 1820 Lincoln Co., N.C.; M Susannah Presley
        2. George, Jr. D Mar 1838; M Sarah Presely
        3. Rev. Jacob D aft 1830; M Sarah Helms
        4. Phebe b June 10, 1764; D Jan 12, 1849; M Feb 5, 1782 Capt. Charles Polk
        5. Isaac (see below)
        6. Abraham D Mar 22, 1852 Barbour Co., Al.; M Phebe Helms
        George died abt 1800 and Mary sometime thereafter.

        ISAAC HELMS married NANCY AGNES LANEY. Nancy was the daughter of GEORGE LANEY & MARY FLYNN WELCH. Isaac & Nancy's children were:

        1. Isabelle b abt 1789 ; D abt 1820; M Wm. Ross
        2. Sherod b abt 1791;
        3. Tilman A. (see below)
        4. Ezekiel T. b abt 1795; M #1 Ellenda #2 Feb 3, 1856 Rebecca Ann Williams
        5. Gabriel b abt 1795; M #1 Feb 23, 1813 Mecklenburg Co., N.C. Rhoda E. Williams #2 Melinda "Lindy"
        6. Daniel b abt 1798; M Sept 21, 1820 Cabarrus Co., N.C. Esther Corzine
        7. Beedy b abt 1800; M Abel Corzine (Kazine)
        8. Jonathan b abt 1802; M Elizabeth
        9. Israel b Oct 27, 1804; D Oct 1, 1831; M Jan 13, 1831 Mecklenburg Co., N.C. Abigail Crowell
        10. Allen b abt 1806; D abt 1850; M Sarah
        11. Margaret b abt 1808; M Noah Winchester
        12. Green B b abt 1810; M #1 Ellenda #2 Nelly #3 Oct 29, 1860 Lucinda Presely
        13. George W. b abt 1811; M Charlotte Winchester
        14. Agnes b abt 1813; M Thomas Keziah
        Isaac died abt 1838.

        TILMAN A. HELMS born abt 1792 married SARAH L. HELMS born abt 1800, both were born in Mecklenburg Co., N.C. (daughter of John Whitehead & Levina Helms-see below). Their children were all born in Mecklenburg Co., N.C.:

        1. Emanuel H. (see below)
        2. Gabriel Wilson b Oct 29, 1819; D Dec 4, 1900 Union Co., N.C; Buried Old High Hill; M Dec 26, 1841 Rachel McCoy B May 10, 1816; D Jan 20, 1881
        3. Isobel b May 10, 1821; D Feb 19, 1873; M Hillard J. Helms b 1816; D 1877
        4. Uriah b May 2, 1822; M Eunice Matilda Helms b 1821; d June 1, 1888
        5. Levi b Apr 15, 1823; D 1860; M Telitha Helms b abt 1821
        6. Lemuel Copeland b July 27, 1825; D aug 27, 1905 Texarkana, Tx.; buried State Line Cemetery; M Feb 23, 1945 Union Co., N.C. Abigail Mulder b July 21, 1825; D Sept 27, 1897
        7. Lucinda b Nov 17, 1826; D Feb 6, 1903 Monroe, Union, N.C.; M Dec 26, 1846 Monroe, Union, N.C. Wm. Henderson Simpson b June 13, 1804; D June 10, 1979
        8. Abel b Sept 13, 1828; D July 6, 1900 Monroe, Union, N.C.; Buried Monroe Cemetery; M #1 ? #2 ? #3 Oct 14, 1880 Maggie Chaney b Sept 13, 1856 d Apr 21, 1906
        9. Teresa b Aug 13, 1830; D June 15, 1902 M #1 Aug 17, 1853 Robert Scott #2 Dec 18, 1855 Wm. Therrell
        10. Carson A. b July 16, 1832; D June 15, 1902; M Sept 5, 1852 Clarinda Helms b 1834
        11. Allen b Jan 1837; D Ar.; M Union Co., N.C. Milly Helms
        12. Asa b July 8, 1839; D Jan 1901; M Feb 10, 1858 Memcy Eunice Helms b Nov 12, 1848; D Dec 16, 1872
        13. Louisa Jane b Jan 12, 1841; M Feb 5, 1857 James M. Hagler
        14. Esther Easter b Jan 11, 1843 D Mar 7, 1927 Rockhill, S.C.; M Mar 15, 1859 James Mace Richardson
        15. Amos b Feb 9, 1846; d Nov 16, 1863
        Tilman A. died July 29, 1876 & Sarah L. died Dec 3, 1873. Both died in Union Co., N.C. and are buried at Old High Hill Cemetery.

        EMANUEL H. HELMS was born July 27, 1818 in Mecklenburg Co., N.C. He married Sarah A. who was born Apr 13, 1816. Their children were:

        1. Margaret b abt 1837 N.C.; M Oct 22, 1855 James Smith
        2. Russel b abt 1839 N.C.; M Mandilla
        3. Mary Jane b June 2, 1841 N.C.; D July 10, 1881 Dierks, Howard, Ar.; M Aug 18, 1856 James H. Stokes (see Stokes line)
        4. Nicey P. b abt 1844; M Jan 28, 1866 Scott W. Wilson
        5. Wm. b abt 1846 Tn.; M Jan 21, 1868 Elizabeth Barton
        6. Tillman H. b abt 1849 Tn.; M #1 Mar 18, 1868 Sevier Co., Ar. America Tollett #2 Dec 24, 1880 Vi Todd #3 Mar 8, 1908 Mrs. Susan French
        7. Sarah Jane b abt 1852 Tn.; M Feb 18, 1866 John P. Harder
        8. Elizabeth b abt 1854 Tn.
        9. Robert M. b abt 1862 Sevier Co., Ar.; M Mar 3, 1883 Lou Quincy Fulmer
        10. Henry G. b abt 1867 Sevier Co., Ar.; M july 10, 1884 Rebecca H. Sheppard
        11. M??? b abt 1867 Sevier Co., Ar.
        Sarah A. died Oct 28, 1877 and is buried in McHorse (Provo) Cemetery in Sevier Co., Ar. Emanuel remarried Dec 27, 1877 in Sevier Co., Adaline Wilson. Emanuel died Aug 27, 1902 and is buried at McHorse (Provo) Cemetery.

        The 1st Helms line on the maternal side is: TILMAN HELMS born about 1725 in Bucks Co., Pa. He married MOSES CRAIG daughter, RACHEL who was born abt 1735. Their children were:

        1. Wm. b abt 1756 Anson Co., N.C.; M Rebecca Broome
        2. Jacob b abt 1758; M Anna Presley
        3. Mary b May 22, 1760; M Richard Presley b Mar 15, 1754
        4. Tilman, Jr. b abt 1762; M Mary Elizabeth Presley
        5. Sarah b abt 1765; M Rev. Jacob Helms
        6. Susannah b abt 1767; M David Ritch
        7. John Whitehead (see below)
        8. Elizabeth b abt 1772; M Wm. Broome
        9. Phebe b abt 1774 Mecklenburg Co., N.C.; D Mar 22, 1852 Barbour Co., Al; M Abraham Helms
        10. Isaac b abt 1776; M Mary Ann Mullis

        JOHN WHITEHEAD HELMS was born abt 1770 in Anson Co., N.C. He married LAVINA HELMS who was born abt 1770 in Anson Co., N.C. Their children were:

        1. dau. b abt 1791; M David Tombelin
        2. Joel b Mar 25, 1793; D Oct 11, 1849 Coffee Co., Al; M Lecy Thomas b Apr 5, 1794; D Apr 8, 1869
        3. Jesse b abt 1794; M Elizabeth
        4. Solomon b abt 1796
        5. Asa b abt 1799; M Hannah
        6. Sarah L. b abt 1800; D Dec 3, 1874 Union Co., N.C.; M Tilman Helms (see paternal Helms line)
        7. John W. b abt 1802 Mecklenburg Co., N.C.; D Coffee Co., Al.; M Rebecca Ross
        8. dau. b abt 1804
        9. Greenbury W. b abt 1806 Mecklenburg Co., N.C.; M Rachel
        10. dau. b abt 1807
        11. Allen J. b abt 1809 Monroe, Union, N.C.; M Rebecca Ann Smith

        The 2nd maternal Helms line is: JONATHAN HELMS who married ELIZABETH SMITH. The only known child is:

        1. Lavina "Vine" b abt 1770 Anson Co., N.C. M John Whitehead Helms (see the 1st maternal Helms line)
        Jonathan died before 1790 and Elizabeth after 1790.

        Laney

        TITUS LANEY was born abt 1710 in Germany. He married Hannah who as born abt 1712 in Co. Corke, Ireland. Their children:

        1. Anna Marie b abt 1730 Ireland; M Dec 3, 1745 John Stein
        2. son b abt 1732 Ireland
        3. Titus, Jr. b abt 1734 Lancaster Co., Pa.; M jan 26, 1769 Mary Ann
        4. Samuel b abt 1736; D Va.
        5. Wm. b abt 1738 Lancaster Co., Pa. D abt 1800 N.C.
        6. Catherine b Dec 10, 1740; D abt 1806 S.C.; M Devault Funderburks
        7. son b abt 1742 Frederick Co., Va.
        8. Peter b abt 1744 Salisbury District, N.C.; D N.C.
        9. Joseph b abt 1746; D abt 1809 S.C.; M Hanna
        10. George (see below)
        Titus died about 1789 in Lacaster District, S.C.

        GEORGE LANEY b abt 1748 in Fredericks Co., Va. He married MARY FLYNN WELCH Feb 29, 1769 in Salisbury, Rowan, N.C. Their children were:

        1. Nancy Agnes (see paternal Helms line)
        2. Hannah M Mecklenburg Co., N.C. Joseph Hargett
        3. George b abt 1774; D abt 1827; M ? Leggett
        4. David b abt 1776; M #1 Agness Hargett #2 Jemima Helms
        5. Titus b abt 1778 Mecklenburg Co., N.C.; D Sept 29, 1855 Russell, Ar.; M Rhoda Doster
        6. John b abt 1782; D Sept 10, 1827 N.C.; M Martha Secrest
        7. Archibald b Jan 20, 1784 Mecklenburg Co., N.C.; D Sept 21, 1862 N.C.; M Oct 1808 Union Co., N.C. Susannah Blakeney
        8. Mary "Polly" b abt 1791; D abt 1822 N.C.; M Wm. Yerby (Erby, Irby)
        9. Charles b abt 1791; D abt 1877 Robbinsville, N.C.; M abt 1809 Letha Richardson
        George died abt 1813 at Buffalo Creek, Rowan, N.C. Mary died abt 1822.

        Tollett

        Again I have double lines, so I will show the paternal and maternal lines. The earliest Tollett found is: MARK TOLLETT married BETSY VINEYARD. Their children were:

        1. John (see below)
        2. Betsey M John Lockhart
        Mark was killed by Indians July 1757 near the Natural Bridge on the Jackson River in Rockbridge Co., Va. Betsy remarried to John McIntosh b 1747; D Feb or Mar 1821 Tazwell Co., Va. Their children were:
        1. Elizabeth b abt 1773
        2. Catherine b Mar 12, 1775 Rockbridge Co., Va.; d June 27, 1854 McDonough Co., Il; M 1795/96 Wythe Co., Va. Thomas Greenup
        3. John b July 13, 1776 Rockbridge Co., Va.; D apr 29, 1857
        4. Peggy b abt 1778 Va.
        5. Polly b abt 1780 Va.
        6. Anna b abt 1782 Va.; D Dec 1840; M May 25, 1860 Stephen Deskins
        7. Nancy b Feb 2, 1785 Va.; D Aug 25, 1865; M Mar 17, 1800 Bird Lockhart
        8. George b June 2, 1788 Va.; D Nov 26, 1863 Vernon Twp. Van Buren, Iw.; Buried Center Chapel ME Ch Cemetery; M Dec 19, 1816 Tazewell Co., Va. Isabell Brewster
        9. Sarah "Sally" b Apr 13, 1790 Va.; D Nov 21, 1862; M Sept 23, 1814 Thomas Dailey
        10. Rachel b abt 1792 Va.; D aft 1870; M June 22, 1815 Thomas Brown
        11. Rebecca b abt 1794 Va.; D 1816-19; M Sept 19, 1816 Thomas D. Brewster

        JOHN TOLLETT was born abt 1758 near Natural Bridge, Montgomery Co., Va. In Montgomery Co. abt 1784, he married MARGARET "PEGGY" BROWN. Peggy was born about 1765 in Augusta Co., Va. They had 8 children:

        1. Matthew D young
        2. Mark (see below)
        3. David T. b Feb 5, 1788 Wilkes, Ga.; D Oct 1, 1852 Hempstead Co., Ar.; M#1 Rebecca Parks D 1828; #2 Juliet Brown
        4. John, Jr. b Oct 2, 1790 Montgomery Co., Va. D May 1, 1863 Bledsoe Co., Tn.; Buried Tollette Cemetery; M abt 1808 Bledsoe Co., Tn. Nancy Wilson D 1842 Buried Tollett Cemetery, Bledsoe Co., Tn.
        5. Margaret b abt 1793 Montgomery Co., Va.; D abt 1871 Tx.; M Wm. B. Wilson
        6. Henry b Aug 13, 1793 Montgomery Co., Va.; D Aug 13, 1871 Farmington, Washington, Ar.; M Jan 15, 1819 Bledsoe Co., Tn. Elizabeth Brown b Aug 8, 1795; D Oct 15, 1885 Henry served in the War of 1812. He was a Federal Magistrate in Washington Co., Ar.
        7. Wesley b abt 1797 Montgomery Co., Va.; D July 17, 1838 Red River Co., Tx.; M Oct 12, 1823 Bledsoe Co., Tn. Elizabeth Stephens
        8. Elijah (see below)
        John was a Revolutionary War Veteran from Va. Militia. He served in Capt. Cloud's Co in 1777 & 1781 he then served in Capt. Patten Co. John was a Democrat and Methodist. John moved his family around building churches. They moved to Elbert Co., Ga. and built a church. About 1790 they moved back to the Clinch River in Montgomery Co., Va. They lived there a year and problems began with the Indians and he moved his family 3 miles away. They stayed there 8-10 days, and then moved to the New River where they stayed 2-3 years.They returned to the Clinch River and remained 4 years. Apparently the Indians became a problem again, as they moved to Sandy River for 2-3 years. Again they moved back to the Clinch River. While on the Clinch River they built a large frame house, grist mill, saw mill, barn and other buildings. He had 250 acres of cleared land. In the Oct term of 1800 John was appointed as a Justice of the Peace of Tazewell Co. Mar 3, 1801 in Tazewell Co., he was granted to give rites of matrimony. He helped build a church in Tazewell Co. In 1807 they moved to Sequatchie Valley, Roane (now Bledsoe), Tn. About 1817, John with several other Methodist preachers went to Belleview, Iron, Mo. and built the first church there. Upon leaving Mo., John went south and after seeing the lands in Ar., decided to move his family there. In the spring of 1819, John and his family met several other family members (one being his brother-in-law, Cornelius Brown) in Knoxville, Tn. They purchased a boat and set out on the Tn., Ms. & Red Rivers. Twenty-six people spent 100 days on the boat. They arrived too late to make crops so they hunted buffalo, deer & bear to survive. John & Peggy made their home in Miller Co., Ar. John with 3 other men founded Ebenezer Camp Ground at Centerpoint, Howard, Ar. John died in 1824 in Miller Co. It is not known where he is buried. John's family continued the conquering the frontier as they were accustomed. Margaret, along with he son, Wesley, her daughter Margaret and her husband William Wilson, and Margaret's grandson Elijah W. Tollett moved to Red River Co., Republic of Texas. Welsey was killed by Indians in 1838. Margaret died in 1844 but it is not known where she is buried.

        The paternal side of the Tollett's begin with: MARK TOLLETT the second son of John. Mark was born abt 1786 in Wilkes Co., Ga. Mark's 1st marriage to Elizabeth Witten on Aug 18, 1806 in Roane Co., Tn ended in divorce in abt 1816. Elizabeth remarried to ? Martin. Mark & Elizabeth had the following children:

        1. Elijah W M Jan 3, 1841 Sevier Co., Ar. Sarah Ann Lynch
        2. Nancy
        3. Elizabeth
        He married Cynthia Rilla Hooper who was born July 18, 1801 in N.C. Her father was ENNIS (ENOS) HOOPER, who was a N.C. Revolutionary Veteran. Ennis was 83 years old when he filed for pension while living in Marion Co., Tn. Mark & Cynthia's children were:
        1. Daniel T. (see below)
        2. Ennis b abt 1820 Tn.; D Mar 8, 1900 Howard Co., Ar. ; M #1 Mar 24, 1841 Sevier Co., Ar. Aggy S. Waldin #2 Sept 29, 1851 Sevier Co., Ar. Rebecca Kesterson B 1831 Tn.
        3. John b abt 1822 Tn.; M Dec 25, 1851 Martha Jane Masterson
        4. Margaret b abt 1824 Tn.; M Apr 28, 1842 James Parker Leeper
        5. Sarah b abt 1828 Tn.; D Desdemonia, Tx.; M Apr 2, 1844 Granville Jones
        6. Wesley (alias "Peter Wesley" in San Antonio, Tx. where he became a Catholic at the age of 50) b Jan 18, 1832 Ar.; D Mar 12, 1917 Wilson Co., Tx.; M Penina Hill b July 27, 1843; D Oct 21, 1927
        Mark was a Baptist and a Democrat. He was appointed a Federal Magistrate in Sevier Co., Ar. Mark died before Sept 4, 1834. At this time his daughters from his first marriage that lived in Roane Co., Tn. filed a lawsuit against his estate. His son Elijah W. was the acting attorney. After Mark's death, Cynthia married Rev. Samuel Ellis Pearce born Sept 1, 1810; D Oct 31, 1875. Samuel was a Baptist minister in Madison Twp., Howard Co., Ar. His calling took him and Cynthia to San Augustine Co. (later Wilson Co.), Tx. Cynthia & Samuel had the following children:
        1. Lesridus Washington b abt 1836
        2. Jeremiah b abt 1839
        Cynthia died Apr 10, 1859. She and Samuel are both buried at Maxwell Cemetery, Wilson Co., Tx.

        DANIEL T. TOLLETT was born Mar 5, 1818 near Jasper, Marion, Tn. His first marriage on Oct 30, 1840 in Madison Twp. Sevier Co., Ar. was to Rebecca Dossey, born abt 1820 Morgan Co., Al.; D between 1855 & 56. Rebecca was the daughter of Greenbury Dossey of San Antonio, Tx. Daniel & Rebecca had 7 children:

        1. Marcus b abt 1841 Ar.
        2. Margaret W. b abt 1843 Ar.; D Sevier Co., Ar.; M James ?
        3. John b June 1845 Ar.; D Centerpoint, Howard, Ar.; M Sarah Angeline Blackwood D abt 1847
        4. James P. b abt 1846 Ar.; D Centerpoint, Howard, Ar.
        5. Samuel b abt 1848 Ar.; D Centerpoint, Howard, Ar.
        6. Sarah Elizabeth b abt 1850 Ar.; D abt 1934 Brownfield, Terry, Tx.; M Thomas Young
        7. David b abt 1852 Ar.; M Dec 27, 1877 Howard Co., Ar. Eliza Whisenhunt
        Thirty-nine year old Daniel then married his 16 year old cousin, MARGARET T. TOLLETT. Margaret was the daughter of Elijah Tollett (see below). She was born Nov. 15, 1841 in Lockesburg, Sevier, Ar. They were married July 19, 1857 in Madison Twp., Howard, Ar. Their children were:
        1. Mary Jane b May 15, 1859 Sevier Co., Ar.; M Dec 27, 1877 Howard Co., Ar. James Owens
        2. Eliza W. b Oct 16, 1862 Sevier Co., Ar.; M Willie Owens
        3. Melinda b Oct 28, 1864 Sevier Co., Ar.; M #1 Jeptha Newton "Jess" Shofner
        4. Nancy Ann b Apr 11, 1867 Sevier Co., Ar.; D Murdered Howard Co., Ar.; Buried Fellowship Cemetery; M Allen Logan
        5. Francis b Sept 9, 1869 Sevier Co., Ar.; D Feb 8, 1959 Howard Co., Ar.; Buried Greenplains Cemetery; M John Steve Chandler b abt 1867
        6. Florence b Sept 2, 1871 Sevier Co., Ar.; M Ike williams
        7. Henry b July 31, 1873 Howard Co., Ar.; M Lula Scoggins
        8. Paulina A.b Oct 6, 1876 Howard Co., Ar.; D Jan 29, 1923; M Jan 25, 1894 Manuel Russell Stokes (see Stokes family)
        9. Daniel Triplett b Aug 5, 1878 Howard Co., Ar.; D Mar 21, 1927 Non, Hughes, Ok.; Buried Non Cemetery; M Feb 4, 1897 Howard Co., Ar. Angeline Blackwood b Sept 22, 1877; D Sept 17, 1947
        10. Priscilla "Sillar" b Mar 5, 1881 Howard Co., Ar.; D 1959 Howard Co., ar.; Buried Greenplains Cemetery; M Mar 14, 1897 Howard Co., Ar. Bub Chandler B 1877; D 1948
        11. Elijah D a baby
        Daniel served in the Creek War and filed for pension Oct 22, 1894. He entered Sept 6, 1836 in Hempstead Co., served 6 months under Capt. Samuel Moore. He was discharged at Ft. Gibson Feb 1837. In 1879, Dan & Margaret sold 10 acres of land to the Freewill Baptist Church at Mount Pleasant. Dan died Mar 27, 1902 in Howard Co., Ar. Margaret became ill Oct 1, 1916 and had to be tended to until her death. She died Jan 2, 1917 of Typhoid Fever and paralysis. Dan & Margaret are both buried at Fellowship Cemetery in Howard Co., Ar.

        ELIJAH TOLLETT is from the maternal side of the the Tollett line. Elijah was born abt 1809 in Bledsoe Co., Tn. He first married REBECCA LYNCH Jan 3, 1841 in Sevier Co., Ar. Rebecca was born abt 1818 in Tn. An indictment was made stating they were only living together and could not produce a marriage certificate. In the Apr term of 1838 the charges were dropped as they produced the marriage certificate. Elijah was the constable of Jefferson Twp. in Sevier Co. from Oct 10, 1842-Aug 5, 1843. Their children were:

        1. John b abt 1838 Ar.;
        2. Margaret T. b Nov 15, 1841 Lockesburg, Sevier, Ar.; D Jan 2, 1920, Howard Co., Ar.; M July 19, 1857, Howard Co., Ar. Daniel T. Tollett (see paternal side of Tollett's)
        3. America b abt 1842 Ar.; M Mar 18, 1861 Sevier Co., Ar. Tilman H. Helms
        Rebecca died abt 1844 in Sevier Co. Elijah then married Mary E. Autry apr 3, 1845 in Sevier Co. Their child was:
        1. Mary b abt 1848 Sevier Co., Ar.
        Elijah died Mar 9, 1853 in Sevier Co. Mary remarried twice after Elijah's death. She 1st married Richard C. Belsha and 2nd James M. Faulkner.

        Lynch

        THOMAS LYNCH married EXPERIENCE ?. Experience was born abt 1780 & lists her birth place as Ms. Thomas died abt 1830 in Sevier Co., Ar. Thomas & Experience's children were:

        1. Alexander D abt 1835 Sevier Co., Ar.; M Hester Ann
        2. Jane b abt 1813
        3. John b abt 1815 Smith Co., Tn.; M Jan 3, 1846 Jefferson Twp, Sevier Co., Ar. Elizabeth Autrey
        4. Rebecca b abt 1818 Tn.; M Elijah Tollett (see the maternal line of Tollett's)
        5. Experience b abt 1821
        6. Sarah Ann b abt 1825 Ar.; M Jan 3, 1841 Jefferson Twp., Sevier, Ar. Elijah W. Tollett
        7. Eliza M Isaac James
        Experience died about 1850-56 in Hopkins Co., Tx.

        Brown

        ABRAHAM A. BROWN married MARGARET KIRKHAM. Margaret was born Feb 14, 1745 in Augusta Co., Va. Their children were:

        1. Robert M Catherine
        2. Margaret b abt 1765 Augusta Co., Va.; D abt 1844 Tx.; M John Tollett (see Tollett family)
        3. Elizabeth M Jan 12, 1789 Gasper Barriger
        4. Henry D bef 1815 Dayton, Montgomery, Oh.; M Catherine
        5. Peter
        6. Cornelius S. D (will) Jan 15, 1824 Sevier Co., Ar.; M Apr 26, 1794 Jane Rowland D bef Oct 7, 1841
        7. James M Jan 11, 1790 Montgomery Co., Va. Catherine Foster
        8. Abraham A., Jr. d (will probated) May 1789
        9. Michael M June 13, 1803 Montgomery Co., Va. Catherine Black
        10. Sarah M Thomas Pickens
        Abraham will was written Aug 24, 1784 and probated Dec 1784 in Montgomery Co., Va. Margaret's will was written Jan 11, 1797 and probated Feb 1803 in Montgomery Co., Va.

        Kirkham

        The first known Kirkham ancestor is WILLIAM KIRKHAM. William married ALICE PAXON. The only known child is James. William died abt 1686 in Talbot Co., Md. His will was written Dec 30, 1684 and probated Nov 5, 1686 in Talbot Co.

        JAMES KIRKHAM married AFRICA DURDEN on Aug 11, 1703. This is found in the Quaker records in Talbot Co., Md. Their children were:

        1. Robert (see below)
        2. Mary D bef 1738; M Timothy Lane
        3. Wm.
        4. James D abt 1764 Talbot Co., Md. He had no heirs
        5. Delilah M Francis Orrel
        6. Rachel M John Meeds
        James died abt 1724 in Queen Anne Co., Md. Africa's will was written May 11, 1751 and probated Apr 6, 1758 in Queen Anne Co., Md.

        ROBERT KIRKHAM was born abt 1703 in Md. He married SARAH ?. Their children:

        1. Henry (see below)
        2. Nancy
        3. Elizabeth
        4. Margaret
        5. Sarah
        Robert was a farmer. Robert's will was written Dec 14, 1748 and probated May 17, 1749 in Augusta Co., Va. Sarah's will was written May 17, 1749. Inventory of Robert was made Aug 21, 1749.

        HENRY KIRKHAM was born abt 1723. He married MARGARET HALL. Their children were all born in Augusta Co., Va.:

        1. Elizabeth b abt 1743; D Oct 22, 1814 Lincoln Co., Ga.; M #1 Abraham Ayres #2 Shadrack Mimms
        2. Margaret b Feb 14, 1745 Augusta Co., Va.; D abt 1803 Montgomery Co., Va.; M Abraham Brown (see Brown Family)
        After Margaret died, Henry married Mary Bartlett? Their children were:
        1. Michael b Aug 29, 1746; D Apr 29, 1835 Woodford Co., Ky.; M Nancy Agnes Campbell
        2. John b abt 1749;
        3. Jane b abt 1750; M John Kelly
        4. Robert b abt 1752; D abt 1819 Harrison Co., In.; M Jane Boyd
        5. Samuel b abt 1754; D abt 1819 Davies Co., Ky.; M Prudence Campbell
        6. Henry b abt 1760
        7. Joseph b abt 1760; D Marengo Co., Al.
        8. Benjamin b abt 1765
        Feb 19, 1745 in Augusta Co. Henry asked for a claim for losses caused by the Indians. Henry's will was written Mar 6, 1765 and probated aug 20, 1765 in Augusta Co., Va. By Aug 5, 1769 Mary had remarried to Daniel Evans.

        Durden

        STEPHEN DURDEN'S father was JAMES. Stephen's first wife is unknown but they had one child:

        1. Africa M Aug 11, 1703 James Kirkham (see the Kirkham files)
        He then married Jan 1695 in Talbot Co., Md., Rebecca Anderson, widow of Thomas Anderson. Their children were:
        1. Stephen, Jr. M Aug 19, 1719 Mary Cox
        2. Joseph D abt 1766 Talbot Co., Md.; M Mary
        3. Lydia
        4. Rebecca M Dec 7, 1715 Morgan Brown
        Stephen's will was written Jan 2, 1709 and probated Apr 1710 in Talbot Co., Md. He is buried at the Quaker Cemetery at Tuckahoe, Talbot, Md.

        Pinson

        The first known ancestor is AARON PINSON. Aaron's 1st wife is unknown but they had 2 children:

        1. Aaron, Jr. D (will) Apr 5, 1801 (probated) May 1801 Granville co., N.C.; M Delilah Stovall
        2. Sarah Ann b abt 1727; /d bef Dec 26, 1757Aaron's Creek, Lunenburg Co., Va.; M Wm. Griggs
        Aaron then married ELIZABETH (it is believed she was a Rambo but I will not go into this line at this time until further proof is found). The had the following children:
        1. Thomas b Va.; D abt 1801 Mecklenburg Co., Va.; M ? Boyd
        2. John (see below)
        3. Elinor
        4. Mary Ann
        Aaron was the first settler of Halifax Co., Va. Oct 1733 Col Wm. Byrd & his party of 10, while exploring the backwoods of Va. found Aaron living on Tewayhominy Creek. A stream now dividing Halifax & Mecklenburg Cos., Va. Byrd noted in his journal that "Pinson was the settler farthest west in the area." Byrd renamed the stream to Aaron's Creek. Byrd said they made good cheer upon Aaron's peas, potatoes, & bacon after months of eating only wild game and that the edifice was only a log house affording a free passage of air through every part of it. The Pinson family is of Spanish descent. Some ot the American Pinson's came direct to the New World from Spain and settled mainly in Tx. & Fa. The S.C. branch of the family cam from Holland, France & Eng., but were all members of the Spanish family of Pinzon. The best known Pinzon's were 3 brothers: Martin Alonso, Francisco, & Vincente Yanez Pinzon. All were born in Palos, Spain. Their family was wealthy ship builders. Martin had spent much time in Rome and was considered the most learned man at the time in maritime affairs. From him Columbus learned much of explorations. Martin helped finance Columbus' 1st voyage to the New World. He owned and commanded the ship Pinta. Fransicso piloted the Pinta. Vincente was the captain of the Nina. The sons of these 3 brothers became navigators & were employed by the Spanish, French, Portuguese, & English governments. It was the French Huguenot refugee who fled to Eng. that our Va. Pinson is to descend from. Aaron's will was written Dec 26, 1757 and probated Mar 7, 1758 in Lunenburg Co., Va. An inventory was made Mar 28, 1758.

        JOHN PINSON was born before 1747 on Aaron's Creek in Lunenburg Co., Va. John 1st married ANN HURST. Ann was born Nov 1, 1744 in Albemarle Parish, Surry, Va. She was christened Dec 30, 1744 in Albemarle Parish. Her parents were HOWARD HURST & OLIVE VASSER. John & Ann's children were:

        1. John b Halifax Co., Va.; D Laurens Co., S.C.; M Susannah Puckett
        2. Sarah "Sally" b abt 1767; D 1836 Anderson Co., Tx.; M #1 Richard Duty #2 John Parker (see Duty family line)
        3. Thomas D abt 1813 Laurens Co., S.C.; M Lucy Puckett
        4. Howard
        5. Aaron
        6. Elizabeth M Cornelius Puckett
        7. Lucy D Laurens Co., S.C.
        8. dau. lived near Memphis, Tn.; M #1 George Whitmore #2 Wm. Strain
        John's will was written June 26, 1811 and probated July 11, 1811 in Laurens. Co., S.C.

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