Air Nicodemus Wilkes

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• tng Album: 1
• Social Security Number: 267-26-6732
• Residence: 21 Apr 1910, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 9 Jan 1920, Suwanee Shoals, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 13; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 51; RelationToHead: Son; MaritalStatus: Single
• Occupation: 4 Apr 1930; Unemployed
• Residence: 4 Apr 1930, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; StreetAddress: West 2nd Street; Age: 25; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker; EnumerationDistrict: 0018; RegistrationDistrict: 18; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Boarder; Occupation: Unemployed
• Residence: 1935, Branford, Suwannee, Florida, USA
• Residence: 21 Mar 1936, 1302 North Marion Street, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Occupation: 5 Apr 1940; Foreman convict camp of Florida State Road Department
• Residence: 5 Apr 1940, Shalmanezer, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 33; Occupation: Foreman Courct Camp; AttendedSchool: No; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker in Government work; EmploymentCode: 1; EmploymentDetails: No; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 12-5; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 8th grade; HoursWorked: 55; Income: 900; IsEmployed: Yes; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 52; MaritalStatus: Widowed; RelationToHead: Nephew
• Occupation: 16 Oct 1940; Florida State Road Department
• Residence: 16 Oct 1940, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; Relation to Head: Aunt
• Military: 16 Oct 1940; Military Complexion: Light; Military Eye Color: Blue; Military Hair Color: Blonde; Military Height: 5 8; Military Weight: 148
• Residence: 1945, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 3 Apr 1950, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; StreetAddress: 108 Anderson Ave; Age: 43; Occupation: City Water Superintendent; ClassofWorker: Government; EnumerationDistrict: 12-14; HoursWorked: 52; Industry: City Water Supply; LiveOnFarm: No; OccupationCategory: Working; ThreeOrMoreAcres: No; Head RelationToHead: Head; Married MaritalStatus: Married
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, Florida, USA

Air married Bessie Elizabeth Wiggins on 14 Jun 1941 in MacClenny, Baker, Florida, USA. Bessie (daughter of Charles Clemon Wiggins and Elsie Mae Miller, daughter of Emmett G Cason and Bessie I Powell) was born on 11 Sep 1916 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; was christened on 23 Nov 1947 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 24 Sep 2001 in Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried on 26 Sep 2001 in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Virginia Wilkes was born on 12 Dec 1933 in Live Oak, Suwannee, Florida, USA; died on 27 Jan 2023 in Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 30 Jan 2023 in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA.
2. Living
3. Living

Air married Darrie Andrews on 25 Mar 1933 in Columbia, Florida, USA. Darrie (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Andrews and Allie Mae Johns) was born on 27 Sep 1913 in Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA; died on 21 Mar 1936 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried on 22 Mar 1936 in Elzey Chapel Cemetery, Worthington Springs, Union, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Virginia Wilkes was born on 12 Dec 1933 in Live Oak, Suwannee, Florida, USA; died on 27 Jan 2023 in Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 30 Jan 2023 in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 8 Feb 1870, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Occupation: 28 Jun 1880; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 28 Jun 1880, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Occupation: 22 Jun 1900; Woodsman - turpentine
• Residence: 22 Jun 1900, Precinct 2, Columbia, Florida, USA

Notes:

According to Air's delayed birth certificate, John would have been 43 years old at birth of Air N Wilkes, but he was deceased.

Family story is that while John E was riding in a buggy with a shotgun, the horse was spooked and the shotgun accidently fired killing him.

John married Maggie Robinson on 11 Nov 1902 in Columbia, Florida, USA. Maggie (daughter of Mark Robinson and Belle Sellers) was born in 1880 in Georgia, USA; died on 30 Apr 1920 in Suwanee Shoals, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried on 1 May 1920 in Hopewell Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Maggie Hunter
• Name: Maggie Magnolie Hunter
• Name: Maggie Wilkes
• Cause of Death: Placenta Previa with secondary reason of Anemia
• Residence: 26 Jun 1900, Columbia, Florida, USA; Precinct 2
• Residence: 21 Apr 1910, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 9 Jan 1920, Suwanee Shoals, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 40; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 51; RelationToHead: Wife; MaritalStatus: Married

Notes:

33 years old at birth of Air N Wilkes
Married Hansford Coyley Hunter after John E. Wilkes died.
Based on 1910 census, Maggie had 3 children and 2 were living at the time of the census and she was showing as being 30 years old, however, Air's birth certificate says she was 33 in December of 1906 and her tombstone says she was born in 1873. Therefore I think the census should have her age as 36 or 37 depending on the month. The 1900 census has her birth year as 1882 and her age as 18.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Burial: Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• tng Album: 25
• tng Album: 43
• Residence: 22 Aug 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Occupation: 16 Jul 1860; Cooper
• Residence: 16 Jul 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Military: 8 Mar 1862, North Carolina, USA
• Military: 3 Aug 1862, Crossroads, North Carolina, USA; Enlistment

Notes:

Mary Lucinda Wilkes, deeded her land to son William Angus Wilkes on 20 Jan 1908. Her husband died during the Civil War while on authorized leave from the 51st NC Regiment. His compiled service records indicates he was often ill during his service in both NC and VA.
SOURCE: Mary Raye Casper

Military:
American Civil War Soldiers
about Angus J Wilkes
Name: Angus J Wilkes ,
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment Date: 08 March 1862
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 08 March 1862 at the age of 25
Enlisted in Company D, 51st Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 14 April 1862.
Hospitalized on 15 May 1864 (Estimated day)
Hospitalized on 23 December 1864 at Richmond, VA
Furloughed on 26 January 1865 (60 days)

Source Citation: Side served: Confederacy; State served: North Carolina; Enlistment date: 08 March 1862..

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about Angus J. Wilkes
Name: Angus J. Wilkes
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: North Carolina
Regiment Name: 51 North Carolina Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
COMPANY: D
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M230 roll 42

Source Information:
National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 2007. Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online , acquired 2007.

CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS

51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

51st Infantry Regiment was organized at Wilmington, North Carolina, in April, 1862, with men recruited in the counties of Cumberland, Sampson, Duplin, Columbus, Robeson, and New Hanover. It was assigned to General Clingman's Brigade and served under him for the duration of the war. After fighting at Goldsboro, it moved to the Charleston area and was prominent in the defense of Battery Wagner. The 51st was then ordered to Virginia, participated in the battles at Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor, and endured the hardships of the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River. Returning to North Carolina, it saw action at Bentonville. On July 18, 1863, this regiment lost 16 killed and 52 wounded at Battery Wagner and in August contained 374 effectives. In May, 1864, it contained 1,100 men, and in October there were 145 present. During that time the 51st lost in killed and wounded 160 at Drewry's Bluff, 194 at Cold Harbor, and 104 at Fort Harrison. Very few surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonels John L. Cantwell and Hector McKethan, Lieutenant Colonels William A. Allen and Caleb B. Hobson, and Major James R. McDonald.

Name: Angus J Wilkes
Occupation: Farmer
Age at enlistment: 25
Enlistment Date: 3 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Crossroads
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted in Company D, North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment on 14 Apr 1862.
Birth Date: abt 1837
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster

Angus married Mary Lucinda Wilkes on 14 Feb 1861 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Mary (daughter of Elias Wilkes and Sarah Hughes) was born on 16 Sep 1840 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 9 Sep 1914 in Allendale, Hoke, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 10 Sep 1914 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• tng Album: 34
• Residence: 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 8 Feb 1870, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1880, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1900, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1910, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Married:
Groom: Angus J Wilkes
Bride: Mary Lucinda Wilkes
Bond_Date: 25 Jan 1861
Bond #: 000118434
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1861
Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
ImageNum: 008635
County: Robeson
Record #: 01 165
Witness: W H Hartman, Cl
Performed By: Hector McLean, Minister of the Gospel

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=ncmarr1741&h=163273&indiv=try

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Enlistment: Rank: Private
• tng Album: 28
• Residence: Charlton, Georgia, USA
• Residence: Charlton County, Georgia
• Military: MilitaryCompany: G; Rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 26 Ga; SideOfWar: Confederate
• Military: ServiceNumber: 125888; SideOfWar: Confederacy
• Residence: 2 Oct 1850, District 9, Camden, Georgia, USA
• Military: 15 Aug 1861, Georgia, USA; Enlistment in Company F, Georgia 26th Infantry Regiment
• MilitaryEnlistment: 15 Aug 1861
• Military: 8 May 1862; Promoted to Full 5th Sergeant
• Arrival: 3 Oct 1864
• Residence: 26 Jul 1870, Not Stated, Charlton, Georgia, USA; Post Office: Centreville; Age: 35
• Occupation: 26 Jun 1900; Farmer
• Residence: 26 Jun 1900, Precinct 2, Columbia, Florida, USA

Notes:

FROM DOCTOR'S STATEMENT ON REQUEST FOR CIVIL WAR PENSION:
that he is physically unable to support himself and family. He is generally debilitated and unable to do hard manual labor.

Source Information:
Historical Data Systems, comp. Military Records of Individual Civil War Soldiers. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works.
Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc.P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364
Personal Information
Name: Mark Robinson ,
Residence: Charlton, Georgia
Enlistment Date: 15 August 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Georgia
Unit Numbers: 372
Service Record: Paroled (In 1865)
Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1861
Enlisted in Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment Georgia on 15 August 1861.
Promoted to Full Sergeant 5th Class on 08 May 1862
POW on 22 September 1864 at Fisher's Hill, Virginia
Received on 19 March 1865 at Boulware & Cox's Wharves, Virginia (For exchange)

15 Aug 1861 - Private in Georgia Mil.(Conf. Army)
8 May 1862 - SSgt appointment.
22 Sep 1864 - Captured Fishers Hill, Virginia.
1865 - Paroled
19 Mar 1865 - Received at Bouleware & Cox's Warves, James River, Virginia. For exchange.
Source: "Charlton Co., Georgia Historical Notes - 1972" - pg 486.
"Jacksonville, Duval, Florida Gen. Soc. Vol.7 #3, Columbia Co. WWII Vets."
Quote, "Robinson, Mark - Capt. Dasher's Co. 26th Georgia"
"Dec. of Maxi. Wildes Scotland - Georgia" pg 138.

Mark Robinson was married first 30 Nov 1854 to Sarah Jane Barber b. 15 May 1837 in Bryan, Georgia & daughter of Israel Barber, 5 children to this union. Mark served in the CSA in Captain Dasher's Co. 26th GA as a sergeant, captured in Virginia in 1865 and lost two brothers in the war. He married Bell in 1873, had 7 children and died Sept. 17, 1903.--this from Appling, Georgia - Bio Sellers Family

tng Album:
https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/179064

Mark married Belle Sellers after 22 Jun 1880 in Charlton, Georgia, USA. Belle (daughter of John Sellers and Keziah Rowe) was born on 15 Jun 1853 in Appling, Georgia, USA; died on 9 Jan 1913 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• Name: Belle Robinson
• Residence: 10 Jul 1860, Souther District, Appling, Georgia, USA; Age: 4
• Residence: 4 Jul 1870, Not Stated, Baker, Florida, USA; Age: 15
• Residence: 3 Sep 1870, Not Stated, Charlton, Georgia, USA; Age: 15
• Residence: 22 Jun 1880, Gaineyville, Charlton, Georgia, USA; Age: 22; Occupation: At Home; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 014; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter
• Residence: 26 Jun 1900, Precinct 2, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 40
• Residence: 21 Apr 1910, Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 56

Notes:

On her tombstone it says "wife of Mark Roberson" and also "our dear mother is waiting for the judgement"
The tombstone of Mark Robison is next to hers
Widows Pension Claim form says Mark and Belle married about 1873 and Form A of Widow's Pension says married about June, 1867. However, the 1880 census shows her single and living with her mother.

Notes:

Belle was showing on the 22 Jun 1880 Ganeyville, Charlton, Georgia census as a single woman living with her mother.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Mark
• Race: White
• Residence: 1 Jun 1840, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 22 Aug 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 2 Jul 1860, Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 16 Jun 1880, Blue Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 2 Jun 1900, Lumber Bridge, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; Age: 88; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father

Marcus + Annie McInnish. Annie (daughter of John McInnish and Living) was born in 1825 in North Carolina, USA; died in 1853 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Amy Wilks
• Residence: 22 Aug 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• tng Album: 43
• Residence: 1840, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 22 Sep 1850, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; Upper Division
• Probate: 1860, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 26 Aug 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Elias married Sarah Hughes on 4 Mar 1836 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Duncan Hughes and Mary Morrison) was born in 1810 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 25 Jan 1877 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Sally
• tng Album: 43
• Name: Sarah "Sally" Wilkes
• Residence: 22 Sep 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 26 Aug 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 8 Feb 1870, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1820, Not Stated, Wayne, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1830, Not Stated, Wayne, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Jun 1840, District 335, Wayne, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1850, Camden, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 2 Oct 1850, Camden, Georgia, USA; District 9
• Residence: 1860, Charlton, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 14 Jun 1860, Traders Hill, Charlton, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1870, Not Stated, Charlton, Georgia, USA

James married Easter O'Steen in 1820. Easter (daughter of John O'Steen, Jr and Ada Weeks) was born in 1800 in Beaufort District, South Carolina, USA; died before 1879; was buried in Sardis Cemetery, Folkston, Charlton, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Easter Robinson
• Residence: 2 Oct 1850, Camden, Georgia, USA; District 9
• Residence: 14 Jun 1860, Traders Hill, Charlton, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Sep 1870, Charlton, Georgia, USA; Not Stated

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1830, Not Stated, Bulloch, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1850, Militia District 442, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 10 Jul 1860, Southern District, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 4 Jul 1870, Not Stated, Baker, Florida, USA
• Residence: 3 Sep 1870, Not Stated, Charlton, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Sellers Line

John Sellers, or Sellars as the lowland Scots would spell the name, was the son of John Sellars and Jane Carter, daughter of Mathew Carter, RS. Early Wiregrass researchers confused this John with his older first cousin John Millender Sellars, son of Samuel Sellars and Mary Bishop (Pioneers of Wiregrass Books Vol. 3). In a later volume of Wiregrass, a correction states the John Sellers who married Kizzie was a nephew to Samuel Samuel not a son. John's grandfather was Samuel Sellars, RS of NC (PWG Vol. 2), and according to the patriot's will, he had three children: 1.) John who married Jane Carter, 2.) Samuel who married first Mary Bishop then Miss Carter, and 3.) Daughter Penelope who married John Staten. Statenville, GA was named for this family.

John and Jane's son John Sellars was born about 1815 in Bullock County, Georgia. He married in Appling County to Keziah about 1834. His wife's maiden name is not known as of yet, but researchers lean toward Smith or Rowe. No documentation is established for either. Keziah is enumerated as Kizzie or Sukey born in North Carolina in the census. After 1860, John and Kizzie Sellars moved to Charlton County, Georgia and raised their large family in Gaineyville at Sellers' Landing on the north bank of St. Mary's River. John Sellars did not record any land transactions in Charlton County. This Sellars family was enumerated in both the Charlton County, Georgia and the Baker County, Florida 1870 census, because they had a ferry that ran across the St. Mary's River between Georgia and Florida. John died between 1870-1880 as Kizzie is enumerated in the 1880 census a widow/head-of-house with several adult children and grandchildren living in her home. Burial sites of John and Kizzie are not recorded but believed to be in the unmarked graves along the river at Emmaus Church Cemetery near Sellers' Landing.

Children of John and Kizzie Sellars:

1. Mary Ann b. 1839 m. Appling Co., GA
Jackson Carter
d. Between 1860-1870

2. Nancy Ann b. 1840 m. Isaac Carter
d. Between 1871-1880.
Jackson and Isaac Carter may have been the sons of Jacob Carter; they may have been half brothers with different mothers.

3. John b. 1842 m. Margaret unknown

4. Jane b. 1844 m. Owen Green about 1869
d. 21 Feb 1910 (s/o Sophie Crews and
Jesse Thomas Green)

(Buried Bethel Cemetery, Nassau County, FL with several members of her family)

5. Keziah b. 1846 m. Peter Rowe about 1874
(2nd wife/first cousin)
d. Before Peter Rowe's
3rd marriage April 1883/burial site unknown

(Peter Rowe is documented Huxford Magazine XXII no. 1 by Tom Sikes.)

6. Sarah b. Feb. 9, 1848 m. 1st William Morris on
August 3, 1870
d. March 30, 1891 2nd John Blake
b. April 8, 1839
d. Oct 26, 1926

(Sarah and John's dates taken from tombstones in Old Still Cemetery, Nassau County, FL. Some of their children's graves are there too and they intermarried with the VanZant family. The 1920 Nassau County, FL census shows that John Blake born in Massachusetts had remarried after Sarah's death.)

7. Samuel b. 1849
(Samuel and Emanuel may be the same child)

8. Nellie b. Feb.1850 m. Malachi Thompson
d. After Dec 31, 1917 on May 14, 1872
(s/o Benjamin and
Bitha Thompson)

(Both are buried in Old Still Cemetery, Nassau County, FL. Malachi served in the Georgia 47th, lost his right eye at Chickamauga and he, then his widow Nellie, received a pension. Nellie's death date is unknown)

9. Emanuel/Manning b. 1852 m. 1st Mary?
d. Fall 1920 2nd Catherine Dixon
(d/o of John Dixon
& Mary Franklin)
(Manning's name was listed a Marion on his marriage record to Catherine Dixon and he buried in an unmarked grave in Emmaus Cememtery, St. George, GA. Catherine was buried in the Stone Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL. The Stone Cemetery was destroyed except for two graves when a housing development was built on the site)

10. Isabella b. 15 June 1853 m. Mark Robinson
d. 9 June 1913 (s/o James Robinson &
Easter Osteen)
(Mark Robinson was married first 30 Nov 1854 to Sarah Jane Barber b. 15 May 1837 in Bryan County, GA & daughter of Israel Barber, 5 children to this union. Mark served in the CSA in Captain Dasher's Co. 26th GA as a sergeant, captured in VA in 1865 and lost two brothers in the war. He married Bell in 1873, had 7 children and died Sept. 17, 1903.)

1 1. Lucretia b. 1856/58 m. 1st John David Howard
(s/o J. Howard)
2nd Green Batten
b. 1835 (s/o Isham
Batten)
(Lucretia was buried Emmaus Church Cemetery in St. George, Georgia/ No dates on tombstone-just the name Batten. Besides being the mother to children fathered by Howard and Batten, she was the stepmother to a host of children from Batten's first marriage.)

12. Silas b. 1858 m. Millie Frances Davis
d. Prior to on June 4, 1887
Millie's 2nd marriage
to Joseph Edward Hernandez
on June 6, 1897

13. Julia America b. September 13. 1861 m. William Riley Dixon
d. November 11, 1940 on Sept 16, 1880
(s/o of John Dixon
& Mary Franklin)
(Both are buried Dyal Cemetery, Starke, FL; Dixon couple enumerated Julia age 17 and William age 18 in Charlton County, Georgia 1880 census next door to Kizzie Sellars)

Additional Information:

In the 1850 Census of Appling County, Francis Sellers is enumerated with John Sellers' family. Francis is not grouped by age with John's children in the census, but added at the end of the household suggesting that he is not one of John's children. By 1860, Francis was living with a Hughes family, which is believed to be an aunt and her famliy. He is believed to be a youngest brother of John. Francis/Frank was born 1836 and died during the Civil War on 18 October 1863 in Cassville, Georgia. He married and left a young widow Sarah McEachin Sellers with infant son, John Morgan Seller, born 11 August 1863 and lived his entire life with his large family in Appling County, Georgia. Information obtained from McEachin researcher.

In the 1860 Census of Appling County, John Sellars' household is on page 49 #299. Household #298 is Jackson and Mary A. Carter with their 4 daughters under the age of 5 years. In household #300 are Isaac and Nancy Carter with their toddler daughter. Mary A. and Nancy are enumerated in John Sellars' household in 1850. Jackson and Isaac are half brothers. Their father was Jacob Carter and grandfather George Carter, RS. In the Charlton Co., GA 1870 census Nancy and Isaac Carter were enumerated in Household #331 while her parents were in Household #329. Carter information obtained from Carter researchers.

The information on Jane Sellars and Owen Green was from an interview with Myrtis Connor of St, George, GA who is a granddaughter of Isabel Sellers Robinson and knew Jane's family personally. This is documented in the 1870 census of Charlton Co., Georgia with Jane and Owen Green enumerated in dwelling #328 while John and Kizzie Sellers are in dwelling # 329. Green researcher shows Owen born 9 January 1854 Georgia and died 23 January 1927/buried in Bethel Cemetery, Hilliard, Nassau County, Florida along with Jane. A review of the Bethel Cemetery records at the
Fort Carolina LDS Church in Jacksonville shows that Mrs. Connor is correct.

In the census 1870 of Charlton County, GA Mary can be found with her children alone as if Jackson had died between 1860 and 1870. In Statenville in Echols County, GA in the same census is John Sellers and wife Margaret. It is not clear if this John is the son of Kizzie and John Sellers or the son of John M. Sellers, the first cousin of John Sellers.

In 1870 Charlton County, Georgia census, Isaac Carter and wife Nancy with children are enumerated in dwelling #331 near other members of John Sellers' family. By 1880, Isaac was enumerated without Nancy. Only 3 of their children, the youngest being 9 years old, were in the household.

Mary Sellers Carter was enumerated as a widow in her mother's household in 1880. Lucretia with husband David Howard, Manning, and several of Kizzie's grandchildren are enumerated in this household. A Mary Sellers is enumerated as daughter-in-law.

Myrtis Connor, the granddaughter of Isabella Sellers Robinson, also states Keziah Sellers maiden name was Rowe. She states Jackson Sellers, son of Keziah Sellers Rowe, lived in her household when she was a child. Keziah Sellers Rowe married her first cousin Peter Rowe according to family history. Manning Sellers also lived in Myrtis' household when she was a little. Myrtis Connor was born 1913 and is very lucid and correct when giving family history.

In 1857 the Appling County courthouse burnt and many early records were lost. Appling County was established by 1819 and was a huge piece of land that includes today's counties of Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Telfair, Ware, and Wayne. Some of these counties obtained small portions of land while others were entirely cut from the original Appling County.

John Sellers, Sr. was first enumerated in 1820 and again in the 1830 census. John Sellers, Sr. would have been over 50 years old in 1830. In the 1840 census John Sellers is a young man with wife and children. One elderly man is living in that household. In 1850, the elderly man is gone and John Sellers is enumerated with wife Kizzie and the children are named. Besides the mention of John being the nephew of Samuel Sellers in the Wiregrass books, this is the only proof that John Jr. was the son of John Sr. In the 1850 census Jane Carter Sellers is an elderly woman in the Dyal household. One of her daughters married the Dyal while the other married a Hughes.

Carter, Isaac,
Enlisted as a private in Co. K, 2d Regiment 1st Brigade, Ga. State Troops October 10, 1861. Mustered out April 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co. B, 54th Regiment Ga. Inf. April 28,1862. Rolls dated February 28, 1863, only roll on file, shows him present. No later record. Carter, Jackson, a private enlisted April 28, 1862. Rolls dated February 28, 1863, only roll on file, shows him present. Information obtained from:

MUSTER ROLL OF COMPANY B, 54th REGIMENT
GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
ARMY OF TENNESSEE
C. S. A.
APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA

In the 1880 Federal Census of GA Charlton County, the widow Kizzie is listed with adult children and grandchildren. There is enumerated Margaret (Mary) Floyd, granddaughter age 18. There is no documentation that she is a granddaughter and Floyd researchers believe she isn't. Nancy Floyd, her sister is enumerated in Charlton County 1880 census in the household as a companion of a single woman named Martha Smith. Haddie Floyd is enumerated in the household of Elijah Carter in Wayne County, GA in the same census. These girls are thought to be the children of Thomas Floyd and Elizabeth Carter, and Elizabeth being the sister of Isaac and Jackson Carter who married the Sellers sisters.

This Mary Floyd is enumerated in 1870 census Charlton County with another family:
Dwelling 224/207
Elizabeth Floyd age 32 farmer
Sarah Floyd age 13 housemaid
Mary Floyd age 12 (married Joseph Madison Johns/no record)
Harriet Floyd age 8 (Haddie married Bryant Johns/recorded)
Lewis Floyd age 7 (married Susana Taylor/recorded)
Nancy Floyd age 5
James Floyd age 2

In the 1860 census of Camden County, Tom Floyd is enumerated with females with only their first initials listed.

Documents from the State of Florida Controller's Office shows that Nellie Sellers Thompson received her Civil War Widow's Pension through December 31, 1917, yet her adult children sold their farm and left Nassau County, FL about 1916 without their elderly mother. It is believed that she died between her husband's death and this relocation from Nassau County to St. Johns County. There is no further documentation on anyone's pension after that date as the documentation is incomplete according to Archives personnel.

Information on the Floyd line obtained June 2005 from Gail Moore embracer@pineland.net
Complied by third cousins jointly: Betty Parrish, Nashville, TN & Linda Davis, Fernandina Beach, FL. ldavis8@msn.com -- updated 01 July 2005

John married Keziah Rowe about 1834 in Appling, Georgia, USA. Keziah (daughter of Living and Living) was born in 1814 in North Carolina, USA; died after 22 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Keziah Sellers
• Residence: 1850, Militia District 442, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 10 Jul 1860, Southern District, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 4 Jul 1870, Not Stated, Baker, Florida, USA
• Residence: 3 Sep 1870, Not Stated, Charlton, Georgia, USA
• Civil: 1873, Traders Hill, Charlton, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 22 Jun 1880, Gaineyville, Charlton, Georgia, USA; Age: 66; Occupation: Keeping House; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 014; MaritalStatus: Widowed; RelationToHead: Self

Other Events and Attributes:

• tng Album: 42
• Residence: 1789, 50 acres Between the Island Branch and the White Oak Swamp; http://www.nclandgrants.com:8081/grant/?mars=12.14.105.335&qid=11587&rn=1
• Residence: 1790, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Civil: 10 Dec 1790
• Residence: 10 Dec 1790, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Civil: 20 Jun 1797
• Residence: 20 Jun 1797, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1800, Fayetteville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1809, 400 acres On E. side of Drowning Creek; http://www.nclandgrants.com:8081/grant/?mars=12.14.105.2005&qid=11587&rn=2
• Residence: 6 Aug 1810, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; NumberOfSlaves: 4; TotalPeople: 16; TotalPeopleOverTwentyFive: 2; TotalPeopleUnderSixteen: 8; WhiteFemaleTwentySixToFortyFive: 1; WhiteFemaleZeroToNine: 1; WhiteMaleSixteenToTwentyFive: 2; WhiteMaleTenToFifteen: 3; WhiteMaleTwentySixToFortyFive: 1; WhiteMaleZeroToNine: 4
• Probate: 1812, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

John + Lucy Ann Strickland. Lucy was born on 10 Dec 1771; died on 8 Sep 1830 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• tng Album: 42
• Name: Lucy Wilkes

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 1777, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
• Arrival: 1792, USA
• Civil: 11 Nov 1808, Moore, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 11 Nov 1808, Moore, North Carolina, USA
• Military: 1812, USA
• Residence: 1820, Moore, North Carolina, USA
• Probate: 3 Sep 1821, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Probate: 8 Sep 1838, Montgomery, Georgia, USA

Notes:

I am still trying to connect to the correct McInnis family for Ann McInnis, 1st wife of my ancestor Mark Branch Wilkes. I suspect I am looking for a connection in the area of Robeson or Cumberland County, North Carolina, but I don't yet have a primary document to prove this theory. Mark Branch Wilkes' brother, Elias Wilkes (Also one of my ancestors), married Sarah Hughes - daughter of Duncan Hughes and Mary Morrison. Mary Morrison was the daughter of Norman and Christian Morrison of Robeson County, NC. Norman Morrison's will was probated in May 1829. The gravestone of Norman Morrison's son John states that he was born on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, and that is the only clue to the origins of this Morrison family that I currently have. These Wilkes, Morrison, and Hughes families all lived in the northwest corner of Robeson County. McInnis is also a name seen often in this same area. Members of the Wilkes family and Hughes family migrated to Montgomery County, GA before 1840. SOURCE: Mary Raye Kiser Casper 26 Jan 2006

Duncan married Mary Morrison about 1790 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Mary (daughter of Norman Morrison and Christian Gillis) was born in 1779 in Scotland; died in Dec 1849 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Hughes
• Cause of Death: Pneumonia
• Residence: 1840, District 275, Montgomery, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Cause of Death:
sick for 4 days

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1820, Not Stated, Wayne, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1830, Not Stated, Wayne, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Robinson - James Robinson Sr. 1752-1832 whose wife’s name was Mary (an Indian maiden of the Tuscarora tribe) moved to Wayne County Georgia in the early 1800s. Many of their descendants lived in what is now Charlton County Georgia. Robert Robinson born 11/22/1836 in Traders Hill, who served with the Okefenokee Rifles along with several brothers four of these brothers losing their life during the Civil war. Thanks to James Robinson descendant Roger Layton Crews for this information. Note: Greg Wainright may also be a descendant as James Wainwright (brother of Joseph) was supposedly married to James' grandaughter Nancy Robinson as his second wife. However, some sources cite Nancy Cooper as his 2nd wife. http://members.aol.com/gregwain5/native.htm

I tried to locate Roger Layton Crews in January, 2007 to ask him about Mary being an Indian maiden but discovered he had died in August, 2006. acw

From Folks Huxford, Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Volume 7, pages 349-350:
James Robinson, Sr., RS served as James Robson in the North Carolina militia in the Revolutionary War (see p 215, "Roster of North Carolina Soldiers in the American Revolution"), and in the 1827 Georgia land lottery, he drew land as a Revolutionary soldier as "James Roberson" of Wayne County (page 42 Reprint, Georgia Land Lottery 1827). He drew lot 402, 8th District of Appling (now Ware) county. The sons, James, Jr., and Wiley lived in Wayne County and son John in Appling County. The other sons evidently moved to GA after 1820. James and wife were living alone in the 1830 census of Wayne, each between 70 and 80 years old. Mrs. Ruth Robinson Moody of Nahunta, Georgia, was the first descendant of James Robinson, R.S. to be accepted on his record of service by the DAR. She was accepted April 14, 1973; her National number is 577937; she is a member of John Floyd Chapter, DAR. She descends through the son, James Jr., and the latter's son Mark.

James + Mary E. Mary was born in 1757 in North Carolina, USA; died in Oct 1834 in Wayne, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1779, Carteret, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1790, Carteret, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1820, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1830, Alligator Settlement, Alachua, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1 Jun 1840, Columbia, Florida Territory, USA

Notes:

John D. O'Steen arrived in Columbia County, Florida, in 1823 or 1824. He was one of the first settlers in what was to become Columbia County. "A History of Columbia County Florida", Edward F. Keuchel 1996, Hunter The Printing Co., Lake City, Columbia, Florida page 23

Osteen, John A. (~1760 - 1840) - male
b. ABT. 1760 in Carteret Co., North Carolina, USA
d. 15 FEB 1840 in Columbia Co., Florida
father: Osteen, William R. R.S. (*1753 - ~1832)
mother: Davis, Elizabeth (1751 - )
[Alaucha2.FTW]

Info from: Judy Crabb Roberts-Oxford, Florida
Jim Strickland lists John's birth date as abt 1772? and his date of death as abt 1840.

From Pioneers of Wiregrass, Georgia: by Huxford John O'Steen was born in North Carolina in 1772, a son of William and Elizabeth (Davis) O'Steen. The family moved to Effingham County, Georgia about 1791, then to Liberty County, then to Tattnall County. John O'Steen's wife was Ada Weeks.

More children have been found since this book was printed. There were 13 children in all, including Ada's illegitimate daughter, Phoebe, born in 1785.

John O'Steen and family moved to Wayne County in its early days, 1810 or before, and also lived awhile in Camden County. Record is found in Camden of his service as an Indian spy in the Camden County militia under Major William Bailey in 1817. When Appling County was created, he became one of its first settlers in the 451st militia district which in those days embraced the whole of the present counties of Ware and Atkinson, Clinch and Pierce Counties. He was first Lieutenant of the militia in that district,

1821-1822, he and his family were cut out of Appling into the new County of Ware, and when the new 586th district was formed out of the 451st it included the O'Steen home in present Clinch County. He was 2nd Lieut., of the militia in that district, 1830-1832. Mr. O'Steen was one of the Justices of Ware Inferior Court, 1829-1833.

John O'Steen died in Ware, now Clinch County, Feb. 15th, 1840, in his 69th year. Census References: 1820 Appling; 1830, Ware

From 'Families Remembered' by John Albert Burnett John O'Steen and family moved to Wayne County in its early days, 1810 or before, and also lived awhile in Camden County. Record is found in Camden of his service as an Indian spy in the Camden County militia under Major William Bailey in 1817. When Appling County was created, he became one of its first settlers in the 451st militia district which in those days embraced the whole of the present counties of Ware and Atkinson, Clinch and Pierce Counties. He was first Lieutenant of the militia in that district, 1821-1822, he and his family were cut out of Appling into the new County of Ware, and when the new 586th district was formed out of the 451st it included the O'Steen home in present Clinch County. He was 2nd Lieut., of the militia in that district, 1830-1832. Mr. O'Steen was one of the Justices of Ware Inferior Court, 1829-1833.

Mrs. Ada (Weeks) O'Steen was a charter member of the High Bluff BaptistChurch in present Brantley (then Wayne) County, when it was formed on June 30, 1819. Mr. O'Steen was baptized into the same church May 11,1823, and on November 8, 1823 they were dismissed by letter to join in organizing the Kettle Creek Baptist Church in what was then Appling County, Georgia (But which became Ware County in 1825). Due to the loss of the latter church's records their subsequent church membership cannot be traced.

John O'Steen, late in life made a move with his family to Columbia County, Florida. He is shown in the 1840 census of Columbia County. John O'Steen died in Columbia County on Feb. 15 , 1841. Ada (Weeks) O'Steen after the death of her husband moved in with her daughter, Mrs . Robinson who lived in Camden County, Georgia. Ada (Weeks) O'Steen is shown living with her in the 1850 Camden County census. She is thought to have died between 1850-1860. John O'Steen, and Ada (Weeks) O'Steen exact places of burial are not known.

There has been some controversy for several years over Phoebe O'Steen's birth being before John and Ada's marriage. During the colonial period it was very common for couples to live together and even have some children before their actual marriage. Such couples were recognized as man and wife who later marries when a minister was around. Ealier researchers upset over this birth incident before marriage have concocted several stories about Phoebe O'Steen. One was that she was a half sister of Ada Weeks-this is not true. Another is that she was a relative living with the family-also not true. Illegitimacy was a sticky issue in the colonial period. A bastardy bond would have to had been posted for any illegitimate child. Carteret County, North Carolina records are quite extensive and no such bond exists for Phoebe O'Steen. She was the daughter of John O'Steen and Ada (Weeks) O'Steen that they had prior to their marriage.

Notes
[NI1775] John O'Steen was born in North Carolina in 1772, a son of William and Elizabeth (Davis) O'Steen. The family moved to Effingham Co., Ga, about 1791, then to Liberty Co, thence to Tattnall Co. John O'Steen's wife was Ada Weeks, sister of Theophilus Weeks, R.S. and was born in Carteret Co., N.C. They had the following children: Reubin; Ezekiel; Leonard; Bartholomew; Nancy; Argent; Cassandra; and Easter.

The old bible record of these births also include that of Phoebe Weeks, born Feb 22, 1785, she being a half sister of Ada Weeks. She married John Roberts. Reubin, the oldest child was born in N.C. From there the family moved to Beaufort Dist., S.C., where the remainder of the children were born, except Easter, who was born after the family moved to Georgia.

John O'Steen and family moved to Wayne Co. in its early days, 1810 or before, and also lived awhile in Camden Co. Record is found in Camden of his service as an Indian spy in the Camden Co. militia under Maj. William Bailey in 1817. When Appling Co. was created, he became one of it first settlers in the 451st militia district which in those days embraced the whole of present counties of Ware, Atkinson, Clinch and Pierce. He was first Lt. of the militia in that district, 1821-22. In 1825, he and his family were cut out of Appling into the new Co. of Ware, and when the new 586th district was formed out of the 451st it included the O'Steen home in present Clinch Co. He was 2nd Lt of the militia in that district, 1830-32. Mr O'Steen was one of the Justices of Ware Inferior Court, 1829-1833. He was postmaster of Waresboro 1830-1832.

Mrs O'Steen was a charter member of High Bluff Baptist Church in present Brantley (then Wayne) Co., when it was formed June 30, 1819. Mr O'Steen was baptized into the same church May 11, 1823, and on Nov 8, 1823, they were dismissed by letter to join in organizing the Kettle Creek Baptist Church in Appling (now Ware) Co. Due to loss of the latter church's records their subsequent church membership cannot be traced.

John and Ada moved to Columbia Co., Florida, where he is shown in the 1840 census, age 70-80 years. He died there the next year, Feb 15, 1841. His wife survived him a few years. She spent her last years with her daughter, Mrs. Robinson, and was living with them in 1850 when the Camden Co. Census was taken. The census shows her 85 years old in 1850.

O'STEEN, JOHN - VOL.lll: (1) John and his wife, Ada Weeks, were received by letters into membership in Providence Baptist Church on February 8, 1834. This is one of the oldest Baptist Churches in Florida and is located on Olustee Creek, near the little town of Providence. This area was then in Columbia County, later becoming part of New River, then Bradford and finally in 1921 part of Union County. (2) The date of John's death in the sketch is in error. He died in Columbia (now Union) County. The Providence Church minutes contain the following entry, "On motion agreed to record the death of our beloved brother, John O'Steen, who departed this life on January 23, 1842."

John married Ada Weeks about 1787 in Carteret, North Carolina, USA. Ada (daughter of Silas Weeks and Zillar Hunter) was born on 25 Oct 1763 in Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died in 1852 in Camden, Georgia or Columbia, Florida; was buried in Price Creek Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Ada O'Steen
• Residence: 1850, Camden, Georgia, USA; District 9

Notes:

Weeks, Ada (~1765 - 1852) - female
b. ABT. 1765 in Carteret County, North Carolina
d. 1852 in Camden Co., Ga
father: Weeks, Silas (*1730 - 1778)
mother: Hunter, Zillar (*1734 - )
[Alaucha2.FTW]

Type: Baptised
Info from: Judy Crabb Roberts-Oxford, Florida
From: 'Families Remembered' by John Albert Burnett
Mrs. Ada (Weeks)O'Steen was a charter member of the High Bluff Baptist Church in present Brantley (then Wayne) County, when it was formed on June 30, 1819. Mr.O'Steen was baptized into the same church May 11, 1823, and on November 8, 1823 they were dismissed by letter to join in organizing the Kettle Creek Baptist Church in what was then Appling County, Georgia (But which became WareCounty in 1825). Due to the loss of the latter church's records their subsequent church membership cannot be traced.

John O'Steen, late in life made a move with his family to Columbia County, Florida. He is shown in the 1840 census of Columbia County. John O'Steen died in Columbia County on Feb. 15 , 1841. Ada (Weeks) O'Steen after the death of her husband moved in with her daughter, Easter Robinson, who lived in Camden County, Georgia. Ada (Weeks) O'Steen is shown living with her in the 1850 Camden County census. She is thought to have died between 1850-1860. John O'Steen, and Ada (Weeks) O'Steen exact places of burial are not known.
There has been some controversy for several years over Phoebe O'Steen's birth being before John and Ada's marriage. During the colonial period it was very common for couples to live together and even has some children before their actual marriage. Such couples were recognized as man and wife who later marry when a minister was around. Ealier researchers upset over this birth incident before marriage have concocted several stories about Phoebe O'Steen . One was that she was a half sister of Ada Weeks-this is not true. Another is that she was a relative living with the family-also not true. Illegitimacy was a sticky issue in the colonial period. A bastardy bond would have to had been posted for any illegitimate child. Carteret County, North Carolina records are quite extensive and no such bond exists for Phoebe O'Steen. She was the daughter of John O'Steen and Ada (Weeks) O'Steen that they had prior to their marriage.
There has been some controversy as to who are the parents of Phoebe. She is shown as other family member living in the household of Theophilus Weeks and Ann O'Steen when Theophilus applied for his Revolutionary War pension.
It has been said that Phoebe O'Steen Weeks is really the daughter of John O'Steen and Ada Weeks (sister to Theophilus). and that Ada died young and Theophilus took Phoebe into his house hold to finish raising, which would explain her name being Phoebe O'Steen Weeks. It could be that she was adopted. Nothing has been proven!!
Ada Weeks was the daughter of Silas Weeks and Zillar Hunter. She was baptized Jan 30, 1819 in the High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church.

Ada's brother Theophilus is buried at the Old Providence Baptist Church, Lake City, Columbia, Florida. OLD PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH, 904-755-1648, HIGHWAY 245, LAKE CITY, FL 32055

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1820, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1830, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; Not Stated

John married Jane Carter on 28 Jul 1798 in Bulloch, Georgia, USA. Jane (daughter of Matthew Carter and Cassandra Barbour) died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Civil: 22 Jan 1773, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 22 Jan 1773, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Civil: 24 May 1773, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 24 May 1773, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1784, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Civil: 10 Oct 1787, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 10 Oct 1787, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1788, 50 acres Between the Island Branch and the Gum Swamp; http://www.nclandgrants.com:8081/grant/?mars=12.14.105.220&qid=11584&rn=1
• Civil: 18 May 1789, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Civil: 18 May 1789, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 18 May 1789, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 18 May 1789, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
• Civil: 26 Nov 1789, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 26 Nov 1789, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Isaac married Tabitha Elizabeth Branch in 1765 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. Tabitha (daughter of William Branch and Margaret Lnu) was born about 1744 in North Carolina, USA; died about 1835 in Emanuel, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Tabitha Wilkes
• Residence: 1800, Fayetteville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Arrival: 1792, USA
• Probate: Jun 1812, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA

Daniel married Fnu Lnu in 1775 in Argyll, Scotland. Fnu was born in 1752 in Scotland; died after 1810 in Moore, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• IdentificationNumber: 5118683
• Residence: 1790, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1800, Fayetteville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
• Arrival: 1812, North Carolina, USA; Age: 60
• Probate: 5 Mar 1829, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Norman + Christian Gillis. Christian died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Robison.FTW]

[jer261.ged]

Died while in service during the Revolutionary War.

Silas Weeks
Son of Theopilus Weeks
Silas Weeks was the son of Theophlius Weeks and Grace Green Weeks. He was born in North Carolina.

Silas was a soldier in the America Revolution and died in service on May 22, 1778. A Military Land Warrant # 1533. in the name of Silas Weeks was sold by his heirs on February 22, 1785. From this land sale by the heirs three children are known , Theophilus, James and Ada Weeks. The signature of Theophilus is identical with that found on Military Land Warrant Nr 1806, issued in the name of Tehophilus Weeks and sold by him on 23 May, 1785..

Silas Weeks is the proven son of Theophilus Weeks Sr .of Carteret Co. by land deeds.

Zillar Hunter the wife of Silas Weeks, was the daughter of Nicholas and Rebecca Hunter. Zillar was listed as one of twelve children listed in the will of her father Nicholas who died in 1750 in Carteret Co.

Only three children are known born to Silas and Zillar:

1. James Weeks, believed to be the oldest
2. Theophilus Weeks
3. Ada Weeks who married John O'Steen brother to Ann and Esther O'Steen.

Silas married Zillar Hunter about 1757 in North Carolina, USA. Zillar (daughter of Nicholas Hunter and Rebecca Lnu) was born in 1737 in Onslow, North Carolina, USA; died before 1784 in Carteret, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 29 Aug 1794, Effingham, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Samuel and Zilpha were cousins Source: Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Volume 2, page 250

Samuel + Zilpha Sellars. Zilpha (daughter of Living and Living) died after 1806 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Revolutionary Soldier

Matthew Carter
Son of Matthew
http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Carter/Carter-Matthew2.html
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Matthew Carter was a Veteran of the Revolutionary War and served from the State of North Carolina. He was born 1745 in Cumberland Co North Carolina. He died in the Mississippi Territory on the 2nd of April, 1812. One year after he moved to the area from Georgia. All of Matthew Carter's children came to Mississippi with the exception of a daughter, Susanna.

The wife of Matthew was Cassandra Barbour (Barber), daughter of Lt. William Barbour. She lived with and among her children in Jackson Co. until her death in 1836.

The following was copied (exactly not altered for spelling) from a letter that Matthew Carter wrote to Griffin Mizelle and Susannah his wife.

Directed to Mr. William Williams, living in the new purchase of Georgia, Jones Co. in Clinton, politeness of Mr. Neel by hand. Dated 11 June, 1811.

Dear Mr. William Williams, sir: After my compliments to you, please to send this few lines to Mr. Griffin Mizelle my son-in-law by first opportunity.

Dear Son and Daughter: In answer to your request I embrace this opportunity of informing you that we are all in common health at present. hopeing that these will find you well. In five weaks and 2 days we arrive to Chickashwhay without any loss or disappointment of note.

We expect in a few days to set out for Pascagoula where I have choosed me a place and there expect to settle myself and son William and William Goff all neare together. Matthew has gone on to Pearl River but expects to return at fall without he likes there extraordainary well. I am well pleased with the prospect of the country for I think it good, that is the cain land, water and range, and how the trade is will be unknown. Now things can be got reasonable. Provisions is hi (high) but we have lade (laid) in a supply of corn and 20 cows and calves.

Let this suffice for the present and when I have got more perfectly acquainted I'll rite more fully. No more at present, but remain bound to you in parential affection. signed Matthew Carter.

Since Matthew and his family was considerable north of the Pascagoula, it is most likely that he was near his brother, Isaac who was in Perry Co. MS.

Matthew and Cassandra were the parents of six known children.

1. Susannah Carter, was born 1780 SC., and died 31 August, 1848 in GA. She married 29 May, 1797 in GA., to Griffin Mizelle.

2. Matthew Carter Jr. 1781, and died 1852 in Jackson Co. MS. He married Mary Rester and Ann Nancy Goff.

3. William Barbour Carter, born 13 June, 1783 and died 10 October, 1852 in Jackson Co. MS.

4. Naomi Carter, born about 1788 She married 30 November, 1807 in Bullock Co. GA., to William Goff son of Thomas and Tomsin Mathis Goff.

5. Cassandra Carter, was born 1790 in Bulloch Co. GA. She married Edmond Goff, son of Thomas or William Goff, brothers and sons of John Goff of Duplin Co. North Carolina. Have seen ref. to both. Eight known children.

6. Jane Carter born 1795 Bulloch Co. GA. died 1856 Jackson Co. Jane lived mostly with her sister Cassandra. She had two sons, Noah and Seborn. From Probate records in Mobile Co. AL., Edmond Goff her brother in-law, names them as "MY SONS", Noah and Seborn Carter.

If there were more children born to Matthew Carter they have not been identified and would have remained in GA.

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mallen96@flash.net"

Matthew Carter

Unveiling of his Revolutionary Stone, the 6th of November, 2010 in Jackson County, Mississipp. Matthew was born about 1745 to 1750 in North Carolina and died 2 April, 1812 in the Mississippi Territory now known as Jackson County, Mississippi. Matthew came in 1811 from Bulloch County, Georgia with family and died one year after his arrival. He is buried on a portion of land that he owned and his descendants fell heir too his land holding after his death. Matthew served under the Swampfox General Francis Marion of South Carolina. He will have full honors by the Sons of American Revolutionary and the Daughters of American Revolutionary, plus other Dignitaries and speakers. If you are a descendant of Matthew Carter or of his wife Cassandra Barbour and would like for your family to be included in a family History book, please send email.

Send to melbaallen36@bellsouth.net or
1genealogyresearcher@gmail.com

Matthew + Cassandra Barbour. Cassandra was born in 1760 in North Carolina, USA; died in 1833 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA; was buried in Carter Cemetery No 1, Jackson, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Cassandra Carter

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: Between 1744 and 1745, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Edgecombe County, North Carolina Vital Records, 1720-1880
about Wilks, Francis
Name: Wilks, Francis
Date of Death: Winter 1744-45
Spouse's name: Grace

Source Information:
Herrin, Cynthia, comp. . Edgecombe County, North Carolina Vital Records, 1720-1880 2000. Original data: Early Families of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Its Past and Present. North Carolina, USA: The Tarboro Society for Genealogy and Biography, 1881. Compiled by the Ladies' Tarboro, NC Genealogy and Library Association for the Preservation, Dissemination and Exultation of the History of Edgecombe Co., NC.
Description:
This database is abstracted from a book published by the Tarboro (Edgecombe County, North Carolina, U.S.A.) Historical Society in 1881 (with an addendum in 1920), called Early Families of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Its Past and Present. The book is divided into two sections: the first is a general history of Edgecombe County, and the second is a biography of about 2,000 families in the area. The book covers approximately 280 years and roughly five or six generations.

The birthplace and parents of Francis Wilkes are unknown but it may be supposed that he was born in eastern Virginia. A Francis Wilks was involved in Bacon's Rebellion there and was banished from that area. Francis died in Edgecombe County in 1745. The records of that county show: Wilks, Francis, inventory taken by his "real widow" Grace Wilkes, 20 May 1745.

A deed in Halifax County shows that Francis purchased 200 acres of land Steven's Pocosin on 29 June 1774 and that he was a resident of Edgecombe at that time.

SOURCE: Wilkes Records, 1216 - 1984, Lillian J. Crews, Estate Records of Edgecombe, North Carolina 1730 - 1820, by Joseph W Watson, p. 286. Rocky Mount, North Caroina, 1970, Halifax County, North Carolina Deed Book 5, p. 275. State Library, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Francis married Grace Lnu about 1740. Grace died in 1749. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Grace Wilkes
• Name: Margaret Grace Charles

Notes:

U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about Margaret Charles
Name: Margaret Charles
Gender: female
Spouse Name: Francis Wells
Spouse
Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1705
Marriage
Year: 1742
Marriage State: NC
Number Pages: 1

Source Information:
Yates Publishing. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 2004. Original data: This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was derived from an array of materials including pedigree charts, family history articles, querie.

Notes:

William Branch not proven as father of Tabitha Elizabeth Branch.
Margret Born Aprox. 1743 Unknown Relation to Tabitha or William.

William + Margaret Lnu. Margaret was born about 1743. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: Abt 1787, North Carolina, USA
• Probate: 1787, Onslow, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Theophilus Weeks
Son of Benjamin Weeks.
Theophilus Weeks Sr. was born in Falmouth, Barnstable Co. MA. Bay Colony in 1708. He removed to North Carolina with his family about 1730 and settled in Carteret County and then moved to Onslow Co. by 1735. Theophilus married Mrs. Grace Green the widow of Jonathan Green. Grace the widow was deceased by August 1792 as evidence by minutes of the August 1792 Court in Carteret Co. which concerned a lawsuit against the estate of Grace Weeks.

Theophilus laid out and established the Town of Swanboro, North Carolina., in 1770. He surveyed forty-eight lots which are still part of the town.

Theophilus was inspector for the port, which was called Weeks Landing, Week's Whard, The Whard, Weeks Pint, Bogue, New Town and Swansboro. His house was just up from the wharf so he could see the ships as they came in.

Grace had one son by Jonathan Green and four sons for Theophilus Weeks. If they had daughters they are unknown.

1. Jonathan Green Jr. born before 1735 and died 7 February, 1777
2. Benjamin Weeks
3. Silas Weeks, died 22 May, 1778 Rev. Soldier
4. Silvanneus Weeks, Rev. Soldier as swore in open Court by Edward Marey on July 10, 1792.
5. Archelus Weeks married Abigail Edwards, widow of Thomas Edwards.

A Sketch of the Life of Theophilus Weeks
Founder of the Town of Swansboro

Theophilus Weeks, son of Benjamin and Mary Chase Weeks, was born at Falmouth, Massachusetts, in 1708. Sometime in 1730 Benjamin Weeks moved his family from Falmouth to Carteret County, North Carolina, settling along Hadnot's Creek, a tributary of the White Oak River. Apparently about the same time, another Falmouth family-that of Jonathan Green, Sr.-moved to the White Oak River area and settled on the land where the town of Swansboro eventually began. Very little is known about Jonathan Green, Sr., except that he moved to his new home along with his wife Grace and his older brother, Isaac Green. Jonathan and Grace Green had a son named Jonathan, Jr., but it is not presently known whether Jonathan, Jr., was born in Massachusetts or in North Carolina. In 1730, the two brothers, Isaac and Jonathan Green, jointly bought their new plantation on the White Oak.

Meanwhile, Theophilus Weeks appears to have lived in his father's household until 1735. By that year, Jonathan Green, Sr., had died of some unknown cause at the early age of approximately 35 years old; and Theophilus Weeks had married the widow, Grace Green. Weeks moved to the Onslow County side of the river upon marrying the Widow Green, and they made their home in the house that had earlier been the home of Jonathan Green, Sr. In due time Weeks bought the half interest of Isaac Green, who thereafter returned to Massachusetts. Thus, by purchase from Isaac Green and by intermarriage with Jonathan Green's widow, Theophilus Weeks came into full possession and control of the plantation on the Onslow County side of the mouth of the White Oak River.

Plaque in Swansboro Public Park Honoring Theophilus
In addition to his stepson, Jonathan Green, Jr., Theophilus Weeks's family increased by four sons born to him and his wife Grace. Their four sons were Benjamin Weeks, Silas Weeks, Silvanus Weeks, and Archelaus Weeks, whose name sometimes appears incorrectly as Archibald Weeks. If Jonathan Green, Jr., should ever prove to have been born in Massachusetts before his parents moved to North Carolina, then Theophilus and Grace's son, Benjamin Weeks , would be the first child of European descent ever born on the site of what became the town of Swansboro. Not much is known about the occupation of Theophilus Weeks prior to 1751. In January of 1741 (New Style), Weeks recorded his stock mark, which indicated agricultural interests. In 1747 Weeks mortgaged to Col. John Starkey for slightly over 200 pounds the land he had bought of Isaac Green. There is no indication of the use Weeks made of the borrowed money, but he evidently paid it off by the end of 1748. In 1751 Weeks petitioned the Onslow Court for permission to operate an ordinary (18th century term for tavern or inn)and was licensed to "keep an ordinary at his now dwelling place," which suggests that port activity was thriving at the mouth of the White Oak and that Weeks' plantation was a favorite spot for the seafarers to visit.

PLAQUE COMMEMORATING THEOPHILUS WEEKS - FOUNDER OF SWANSBORO
Three years later in 1754, the Onslow Regiment of Militia was organized in response to the French and Indian War. The regiment was divided into four companies, and Theophilus Weeks was commissioned a sergeant in Capt. Stephen Lee's Company of the Onslow Regiment of Militia. His service as one of the original officers in the regiment indicates a more-than-usual capacity for leadership and public responsibility.
In 1757 Theophilus Weeks was appointed the first inspector of exports for Bogue Inlet. Though the record for some years is incomplete, there is every indication that Weeks held the office of inspector continuously from 1757 until his death in 1772, It is significant that there is no record of any complaint ever having been lodged against him with respect to the administration of his official duties. Nor was he ever involved in any lawsuit or uncomplimentary situation so far as the record reveals. From all indications, Theophilus Weeks was a prime example of the unassuming, hardworking, solid citizen upon whom our great democracy was built.
No record has come to light which reflects the religious affiliation of Theophilus Weeks. However, he is known to have had an eminent Puritan minister in his ancestry, and the fact that other members of the Weeks family in the Hadnot's Creek area were deeply involved in the early Baptist movement suggests the strong possibility that Theophilus was also numbered among them.

While there are additional references to his keeping an ordinary and serving as inspector, the most significant accomplishment of Weeks's life came just about a year before his death. It is not known exactly when Theophilus Weeks decided to start a town on his plantation called "The Wharf." He may have toyed with the idea for years, but it seems certain that he had finalized the plan of a town by sometime early in 1771 or possibly even in 1770. The earliest Swansboro lot for which there is a deed from Theophilus Weeks on record is lot number 6, which Theophilus and Grace Weeks sold to Edward Starkey on May 11, 1771. Strangely enough, that deed refers to an adjoining lot as belonging to a Mr. Lee, though no deed from Weeks to Lee is recorded. The deed from Weeks to Starkey, however, does prove that as early as May of 1771 a plan of the town existed and that the lots in the town had already been assigned their numbers. That the establishment of a town on his property was the idea of Theophilus Weeks is further supported by the deed to Mrs. Mary Pitts for lot number 11. Mrs. Pitts received the deed for what was called "lot number 11 in the plan of a town laid out by Theophilus Weeks.” It is, therefore, clear that the town that became Swansboro was the idea of Theophilus Weeks, who thereby earned the title of "Founder of the Town of Swansboro."

As laid out by Weeks, the new town contained a total of 48 lots and 6 streets. The lots were arranged in three tiers with 16 lots to the tier. Of the 6 streets, 3 streets ran basically north to south and 3 ran basically east to west. Those streets today are known as, Front, Water, Elm, Moore, Main, and Church streets, though 4 of the 6 streets have been greatly extended as the town has grown. All of the original lots measured 60 feet in width and 200 feet in length, except that those lots on the north side of Front Street were intended to extend across the street to the rivershore. Seven of the 48 lots were called "water lots" because in varying amounts a part of each of those 7 water lots lay beneath the water. The 7 water lots were known in the plan of the town as lots number 10 through 16. All of the streets in the town were laid out to be 30 feet wide, except for Front and Broad streets, which were 40 feet wide. The Broad Street shown on the early maps of Swansboro should not be confused with the present-day Broad Street. What Theophilus Weeks called Broad Street is today known as Main Street and was the end of the old county road which ran from Onslow Courthouse (as Jacksonville was formerly called) to Weeks's wharf where he inspected exports leaving the White Oak River area.

The sale of lots in the new town continued slowly, and only a few of the original 48 lots had been sold when Theophilus Weeks died. From the deed records, it is known that the Weeks home stood on the west side of Broad Street (now Main Street) somewhere between Front and Water streets. In the plat of the town, the lot on which Weeks's home sat received the number 7. Because Weeks had a wharf nearby where vessels tied up to have their cargoes inspected, one of the earliest names for the town was Weeks's Wharf. Some called the town Weeks's Point, and still others called it "New Town." In one petition, the town was called "New Town-upon-Bogue." During the Revolutionary War years, the most common name for the town was Bogue. In 1783, when the town was established by law, the General Assembly put an end to the confusion over names by bypassing all the earlier names and officially naming the town Swannsborough, which has since been shortened to Swansboro.

The precise date and cause of Theophilus Weeks's death is unknown, though it appears to have occurred in early January, 1772. On January 1, 1772, Theophilus and Grace Weeks signed a deed to Archibald Gillespie for half an acre of land. That was the last deed Theophilus ever signed. When the Onslow Court met just a few days later, one of the actions taken by the court was to appoint Archibald Gillespie inspector for Bogue Inlet "in the room of Theophilus Weeks, deceased."

While Theophilus Weeks lived and died a subject of the king of England, he was the father of patriots. Of his four sons, two - Silas and Silvanus - died as soldiers in the American Revolution. In his final years, Theophilus Weeks founded a new town and left behind him sons who would help to found a new nation. It is appropriate that the bill legally erecting the town which Weeks had founded was passed by the General Assembly in the same year that Great Britain officially recognized American independence. Tucker R. Littleton

[Note: This biography of Theophilus Weeks was extracted from a guide that was sold to tourists visiting Swansboro. The old buildings of downtown Swansboro have been converted to gift shops, boutiques, restaurants and other tourist-oriented establishments in order to attract the trade of visitors to the North Carolina outerbanks. The author of this guide, Tucker R. Littleton, was probably himself a descendant of Benjamin Weeks.]

Theophilus married Grace Green on 7 Oct 1735 in Swansboro, Onslow, North Carolina, USA. Grace was born in 1708 in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA; died after 1775 in Onslow, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Widow of Jonathan.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 17 May 1742, Carteret, North Carolina, USA
• Will: 3 Jan 1749, Carteret, North Carolina, USA
• Probate: Mar 1749, Carteret, North Carolina, USA

Nicholas married Rebecca Lnu in 1703 in Nansemond, North Carolina. Rebecca was born in 1683; died in Jun 1785 in Carteret, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Rebecca Hardy

Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew + Patience Lamb. Patience was born in 1715 in North Carolina, USA; died in South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Bingman Weeks
• Residence: North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Benjamin Weeks
Son of William Weeks Jr.
Benjamin Weeks was born 4 April, 1685 in Falmouth, MA. He died 1744 in North Carolina. His will was probated in Carteret Co. North Carolina in 1745.

Benjamin married Mary Chase 14 January, 1704 in MA. She is the daughter of Isaac Chase and wife Mary Tilton Chase. According to Mary's will she died 11 August, 1788.

While Benjamin lived in MA. he owned a ferry that was given to him by his father-in-law, Isaac Chase as stated in the History of Martha's Vineyard, volume 1.

Benjamin moved southward and into Carteret Co. North Carolina about 1730. He lived in the area of White Oak River and died there in 1744. He is buried in the Weeks family Cemetery in the area.

Benjamin and Mary were the parents of ten (10) children:

1. Benjamin Weeks, Jr
2. Theophilus Weeks, born 1708
3. Lydia Weeks married Thomas Whitton 1 Sept. 1733
4. Archelaus Weeks
5. Mary Weeks married Weston Williams
6. Christian Weeks married Mathew Rowley
7. Thankful Weeks married Thomas Hicks
8. Isaac Weeks married Sarah ?
9. Jabez Weeks Mary Rhodes
10. Elizabeth Weeks

Ref. History of Martha's Vineyard, Volume I,II,III and Benjamin's Will probated 1745 book 6 page 62.

WEEKS/CHASE FAMILY REGISTRY
A LISTING OF THE DESCENDANTS OF BENJAMIN AND MARY CHASE WEEKS OF FALMOUTH, MA. AND CARTERET COUNTY, N.C.

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BENJAMIN WEEKS
HIS LIFE, HIS ANCESTORS & HIS DESCENDANTS
Benjamin Weeks was born on 4 April 1685 in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He married Mary Chase at Martha's Vineyard on 14 January 1704. Mary was born in Tisbury, Ma., on 17 January 1687. The ancestry of Benjamin and Mary is still open to question though it is certain that they count among their forebears the early Pilgrim and Puritan settlers of Massachusetts Bay Colony. As more settlers flocked to the Bay area good arable land grew scarcer, forcing the children and grandchildren of the original colonists to seek elsewhere for the means with which to support their families. The newly-established Carolinas answered this need with the promise of plentiful land and a gentler climate to those of an ambitious and pioneering spirit. Benjamin and Mary were among such a group of kinsmen and neighbors from the Falmouth region who migrated together to the White Oak River area of eastern North Carolina. Court records first indicate the presence of Benjamin and Mary in the area in 1741 though it is thought they had arrived as early as 1730. The Weeks family obtained land in Carteret County on Hadnots Creek at its confluence with White Oak River and set up housekeeping. Their grown children and other relatives and former Falmouth neighbors were soon established on lands of their own on both sides of the river. Benjamin died in 1744 and left the following will. All the children named in the will were born in Falmouth.
BENJAMIN WEEKS' WILL
In the Name of God Amen, ys. Ninth Day of November in the Year of our Lord, One thousand, seven hundred & Forty Four. I, Benjamin Weeks, of Cartwright County, in North Carolina, being of sick and weak Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory, Thanks be given unto almighty God for it, & Knowing it is appointed for all Men Once to Die, do make & ordain this to be my last Will & Testament, that is to say; First of all I give my Sole into the Hands of God that gave it; & for my body, I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the Discretion of my Executors, Nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shal receive the same again by the mighty Power of God that gave it; And as for Touching such Worldly Estate wherewith if has pleased God to bless me with, I give & Dispose of the same in the Manner & form following.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Isaac Weeks & Jabas Weeks, the Tract of Land that I now dwell on with the March thereunto belonging, to be Equally divided between them and their Heirs & Assigns for Ever. That is to say, my son Jabas to have that Part of the Land that the Plantation & Houses is on, and Isaac to have the other Part with half the Marsh.

Item, I give to my Son, Theoflis Weaks, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, I give to my Son, Archelas, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, I give to my Son, Bingman, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, I give to my Daughter, Lidde Witton, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, I give to my Dafter, Mary Williams, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, I give to my Dafter, Christian Weake, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, I give to my Dafter, Thankful Hicks, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, I give to my Dafter, Elizabeth Weake, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item, my Will & Desire is for my Wife to have the Plantation in her Lifetime.

Item, my Will and Desire is that my two Sons, Isaac & Jabas, do Each of them pay unto my Grand Son Edward Weaks, the Sum of Ten Pounds, current money of Carolina, & upon Failure thereof to be Dispossessed of the Land before given.

Item, I give unto my well beloved wife, Mary Weake, Two Beds & Furniture, Two Cows & Horses, and all other Household Goods & all the Remaining Part of my Estate that is not yet given During her Widowhood, She Paying all my Lawful Debts.

I also Depute and apoint my sd. Wife to be my whole & sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament, Ratifying and alowing this & no other to be my last Will & Testament, Disanulling all other Wills formarly by me made.

In Testimony hereunto I have Set my Hand & Seal the year and date written above.

His Mark

Signed: BENJAMIN (B) WEEKS

SWANSBORO, N.C. BOGUE INLET TO THE LEFT
Among the Falmouth neighbors who participated in the move to North Carolina were Jonathan and Grace Green who established a plantation on the Onslow County side of the White Oak River not far from Bogue Inlet. Jonathan Green died a premature death and Benjamin Weeks' son, Theophilus, then married Grace, gaining in the bargain ownership of the riverside plantation. His proximity to Bogue Inlet and, doubtless, his demonstrated ability and honesty, earned Theophilus the appointment as Customs Inspector, a responsibility that entailed inspecting the cargoes of ships entering and leaving the inlet. To perform these duties, Theophilus constructed a wharf at his plantation and later a tavern nearby to slake the thirst of the transient seamen. The bustle of activity surrounding the wharf inspired Theophilus to subdivide his plantation into town lots which he sold to those of his neighbors who preferred the urban life. First called Weeks Wharf, the community was eventually renamed Swansboro. A plaque in Swansboro park honors Theophilus for his roll in founding the town. In time Weeks descendants would own most of the land bordering the White Oak River.

The end of the French and Indian Wars in 1763 would have a profound effect on the lives and fortunes of the Weeks family. At the ensuing peace conference France ceded Canada and Florida to the victorious English who immediately took steps to populate and control the new territories. The Crown offered generous land grants to veterans of the recent war and to eastern seaboard residents who were willing to homestead in British West Florida as the recent acquisition was called. It comprised parts of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. On the White Oak River history repeated itself as Weeks family members and neighbors responded to the call by trekking off to East Florida and British West Florida to seek their fortunes, no doubt spurred on by the same population pressures that had influenced their Falmouth forebears. Those so far identified as homesteading in British West Florida were Christian Weeks and her husband Abel Goffigon, Theophilus Weeks (thought to be the son of Silas and Zillar Weeks) and his wife Ann Osteen and John Hewitt, a cousin of Christian. No doubt there were others. Theophilus would later move to East Florida. As a result of these migrations both Florida and Louisiana possess well-populated branches of the Weeks family. After the Revolutionary War the migration of Weeks descendants followed the pattern established by other southern Americans as they spread westward across the gulf states into Texas and beyond so that today descendants of Benjamin and Mary Chase Weeks reside from coast to coast.

THE REGISTRY
This registry is the product of the independent research efforts of a group of Weeks descendants who have agreed to pool and share their data. It contains more than 3,500 names in 1,100 family groups, the majority of whom are lineal descendants of Benjamin and Mary Chase Weeks and their children, Theophilus, Lydia Weeks Witton, Thankful Weeks Hicks, Isaac, Elizabeth, Jabez, Christian Weeks Goffigon, Mary Weeks Williams and Benjamin. We are providing this data base for the benefit of other Weeks researchers in the hope that those who avail themselves of the information will join us in expanding the Registry by contributing additional unrecorded branches of the family. We will happily supply a GEDCOM of any portion of this data base in exchange for a GEDCOM that expands the Registry. Contributors will also be listed on this site as contact persons if they wish. At the present time no sources are provided to support the accuracy of the data. Researchers are urged to consult with the listed contact persons or to independently confirm the authenticity of the information themselves. You will no doubt find some errors in the data base; please be gentle in calling them to our attention. We hope in time to add a greater degree of accuracy and uniformity to the data base as well as some other interesting features. In the meantime, please bear with us. And Good Luck! (Please note: Fnu = First Name Unknown)
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BENJAMIN WEEKS

Benjamin Weeks was born 4 April of 1685, Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.(68) The marriage date of he and Mary Chase, daughter of Isaac Chase and Mary Tilton, is somewhat in question. In the vital records of Tisbury, Massachusetts, under marriages, it lists Mary Chase and "Benjiman Weck" of Falmouth, 14 Jan. 1704 with as asterisk. The asterisk indicated that an intention had not been recorded. I assume that to mean that they announced their desire to marry at that time, but did not state a given time for that marriage to take place.(69) Going to the original vital records of Barnstable County, it lists
"Beniamin Wekes and Mary Chaces Intentions of marring published May the 27th 1704."(70) The actual marriage could have occurred after that date, so it would seem we can only say they may have married in 1704, after May 27th.(71) Mary was born 17 January 1687/88 in Tisbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts.(72)

Mary's father, Isaac, was supposedly a Quaker, although not ultra orthodox. It was Quaker custom to appear at two monthly meetings, in succession, when contemplating marriage. The publishing of their intentions had a span of several months between, however, so maybe one or the other got cold feet, then changed their mind.

The first reference I find concerning Benjamin after their marriage is when he purchased Weepecket, a small four-acre island on the north side of Naushon. It had been originally acquired by Thomas Mayhew, who sold it to Matthew Mayhew in 1682. Mathew then sold it to Benjamin Weeks, of Falmouth, in 1714.(73)

Benjamin's father-in-law, Isaac Chase, kept a tavern at Holmes/Home's Hole for many years. In concert with that, he operated a ferry to transport persons and their mounts from Martha's Vineyard to Falmouth.(74) In 1716, Benjamin Weeks is referred to as the ferryman, so it might be that Isaac turned the business over to him.(75)

By 1741 Benjamin and Mary Chase Weeks were in Carteret County, North Carolina. Where they were between 1716 and 1722 when their son, Isaac, was christened in Plymouth, and after 1729 when their son Jabez/Jabish was christened in Plymouth, I have not been able to discover at this point.

Benjamin and Mary Weeks first appear in the Carteret County records in 1741, when Benjamin made oath at the March term of Court for that year that he had in his family six white persons.(76) I assume that was in addition to himself. He and Mary were also to give evidence in a court case.(77) However, in 1732 there is mention of a Benjamin Weeks, Sr., in Court records and in 1730 there is an Onslow County land transaction involving Jonathan Weeks who is described as a "yeoman from Massachusetts Bay," indicating with a high degree of probability that Weeks family members were in North Carolina at least by this earlier date.

By March of 1744/45 we find that Mary is a widow when she requests a summons for Thomas Person to appear at the next court so that he can prove her husband's will. At that time she also requested that the boy, John Jones, be allowed to live with her family and be taught to read.(78) At the June term of Court in 1745, Mary, as widow of Benjamin Weeks, deceased, produced the last will and testament of the said Benjamin.(79) A transcribed copy of the original will was sent to me by Mr. James McLoughlin, who is a descendant of Christian Weeks. It can also be found in J. Bryant Grimes North Carolina Wills and Inventories, pg. 441-442.

WILL OF BINGMAN WEEKS(80)

In the Name of God Amen, ys. Ninth Day of November in the Year of our Lord, one thousand, Seven hundred & Forty Four.
I, Bingham Weeks, of Cartwright County, in North Carolina, being of sick and weak Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory, Thanks be given unto almighty God for it, & Knowing it is appointed for all Men Once to Die, Do make & Ordain this to be my last Will & Testament, that is to say; First of all I give my Sold [sic] into the Hands of God that gave it; & for my Body, I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the Discretion of my Executors, Nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shal receive the same again by the mighty Power of God that gave it; And as for Touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with, I give & Dispose of the same in the Manner & form following:

Item: I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Isaac Weeks & Jabas Weeks, the Tract of Land that I now dwell on with the Marsh thereunto belonging, to be Equally divided between them and their Heirs & Assigns for Ever. That is to say, my Son Jabas to have that Part of the Land that the Plantation & Houses is on, and Isaac to have the other Part with half the Marsh.

Item: I give to my Son, Theoflis Weaks, one Shilling, Sterling.

Item: I give to my Son, Archelas, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item: I give to my Son, Bingman, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item: I give to my Daughter, Lidde Witton, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item: I give to my Dafter, Mary Williams, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item: I give unto my Dafter, Christian Weake, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item: I give to my Dafter, Thankful Hicks, One Shilling, Sterling.

Item: my Will & Desire is for my Wife to have the Plantation in her Lifetime.

Item: I give to my Dafter, Elizabeth Weake, One Shilling.

Item: my Will and Desire is that my two Sons, Isaac & Jabas, do Each of them pay unto my Grand Son, Edward Weaks, the Sum of Ten Pounds, current money of Carolina, & upon Failure thereof to be Dispossessed of the Land before given.

Item: I give unto my well beloved wife, Mary Weake, Two Beds & Furniture, Two Cows & Horses, and all other Household Goods & all the Remaining Part of my Estate that is not yet given, During her Widowhood, She paying all my Lawful Debts. I also Depute and apoint my sd. Wife to be my whole & sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament, Ratifying and alowing this & no other to be my last Will & Testament, Disanulling all other Will formarly by me made.

In Testimony hereunto I have Set my Hand & Seal the year and date above written.

His Mark

Signed: Bingham (B) Weaks

Signed, Sealed in the Presence of us,

Jehosaphat Holland
Francis Burns
his
Thomas T. Person
mark
Carteret County, North Carolina. June Court, 1745.

These may certify that Thomas Person, one of the Evidences to the Within Will, in open Court made Oath that he Saw Benjamin Weeks, Decd., Sign & Seal the same: and that he also saw Jehosaphat Holland & Francis Burns, Evidence the same, And Mary Weekes, Widow, hath taken the Oath of an Executrix, and by the Court admitted to Record. Dated at the Court House the 6th Day of June, Anno Domini, 1745.

Teee. Geor. Read, Clk. Cur.

Recorded in Will Book 6, pg. 62.

Mary is still living in 1749, as she and her son, Isaac, are to give evidence for a suit against William Gray, who was accused of taking a hog.(81)

At the present time, a death date for Mary is not known.(82)

With the exception of Isaac, Elizabeth and Jabez, the dates for the children are estimates, and they could have been born before or after the years indicated. Benjamin and Mary Chase Weeks had the following children, most of whom were probably born in Tisbury or Falmouth, Massachusetts:

1) Mary Weeks, born abt. 1710, Massachusetts. Md. Weston Williams.(83)

2) Lida Weeks, born abt. 1712. Md. a Witton.(84)

3) Archelas Weeks, born abt. 1714.

4) Theophilus Weeks, born abt. 1716. D. 1772, Swansboro, North Carolina. Married Grace Green, a widow. She was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts, died in Onslow County, North Carolina.(85)

5) Christian Weeks, born abt. 1734. D. 21 Jan 1806, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Md. Abel Goffigon. He was born 1747 in Northampton Co., Virginia; died before 1794 in St. Tammany Parish.(86)

6) Thankful Weeks, born abt. 1720, Massachusetts. Died abt. 1785, Craven County, North Carolina.(87) Md. Thomas Hicks, possibly a son of Thomas and Abigail Hicks of Swansea, Massachusetts.

7) Isaac Weeks, christened 21 July 1722, Plymouth, Massachusetts.(88) Md. Mary ? or Sarah. Living in Carteret County, North Carolina by 1741. Gave evidence in a suit of the King against Thomas Hicks in 1749.(89) Thomas, a planter, had acknowledged himself indebted to the King for the sum of ten pounds during the March term of court 1747.(90)

8) Elizabeth Weeks, christened 14 Feb. 1724/25, Plymouth, Massachusetts.(91)

9) Benjamin Weeks, born abt. 1726, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

10) Jabish [Jabez] Weeks, christened 4 Aug. 1729, Plymouth, Mass.(92) Md. Mary Rhodes abt. 1745. He is mentioned in the June term of court, 1751.(93)

SOURCES:

68 Vital Records of Falmouth Massachusetts, film # 0904590, pg. 155.

69 Vital Records of Tisbury, Massachusetts, New England Genealogical Society: Boston, Mass., 1910, pg. 119.

70 Film #0904590 - Barnstable County Registry Bldg., Falmouth Mass, Vital Record, pg. 155.

71 Vital Records of Tisbury, Massachusetts, New England Genealogical Society: Boston, Mass., 1910, pg. 26 -- under marriages it lists Mary & Benjiman Weck of Falmouth, 14 Jan. 1704, intention not recorded. They are then listed in the Vital Records of Falmouth, Massachusetts, microfilm of written recording, pg. 155, "Beniamin Wekes and Mary Chaces – intentions of marring published May the 27th 1704." I assume the first date recorded in Tisbury must have been equivalent of getting a license, and the second date, found in the Falmouth records, possibly the actual marriage date.

72 Vital Records of Tisbury, MA, pgs. 25 & 26 for Chase Family.

73 History of Martha's Vineyard, Vol. 2, "Annals of Gosnold", pg. 20.

74 History of Martha's Vineyard, Vol. I, pg. 452 -- the following action was taken in 1703: "Leift Isaac Chase is appoynted by this Courte to keepe a publike fery for the transporting of man and beast from Marthas Vineyard to Sickanesset alias falmouth and the fees allowed for said ferriage viz: -- six shillings for a man and a hors or three shillings for each person or horse forew'd to s'd Suckanesset: but if he doth cary but one hors over sd ferriage that he shall have the sume of five shillings."

75 History of Martha's Vineyard, Vol. I, pg. 452 -- Barnstable Deed, III, 148.

76 Sanders, Rebecca W. Early Carteret Court Minutes 1747-1764. Private Published, Beaufort, North Carolina, 2 Vols., Vol. 1, pg. 70.

77 Rebecca W. Sanders, Early Carteret Court Minutes 1723-1747. Privately Published: Beaufort, North Carolina 1991, pg. 71: By consent of John Starkey and Enock Ward, John Gillet, John Dugley, John
Roberts, Benjamin Weeks and Mary Weeks were to give evidences in the case of Williamson and Ward. They were to be sworn and affidavits taken.

78 Sanders, pg. 101.

79 Sanders, pg. 103.

80 Undoubtedly the given name of "Bingman" and the county of "Cartwright" were an error in transcription of the original will. Some of the old writing was very difficult to decipher.
Also, there is no Cartwright County in North Carolina.

81 Sanders, Vol. 2 - 1747-1764, pg. 22.

82 NOTE: I am still searching the court records for Carteret and may find something relating to her death.

83 P. W. Fisher, One Dozen Pre-Revolutionary Ward Families of Eastern North Carolina and some of Their Descendants, New Bern Historical Soc. Foundation, Inc.: New Bern, North Carolina, pg. 350.

84 Oliver B. Brown, Vital Records of Falmouth Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1976, pg. 216 - Marriages: There is a marriage between a Lydia Weeks and a Thomas Whitten of Plymtown, 1 June 1736. Since I don't pick up Benjamin Weeks until after that date in North Carolina, this may be the marriage of his daughter "Lida" to a "Witton."

85 Records of James McLoughlin, a descendant. Copies in my possession.

86 James McLoughlin, a descendant, via correspondence 1997, and via the Weeks Family Registry web page on the internet.

87 Will of Thankful Hicks. Found in Duplin County, North Carolina. See Hicks Family History.

88 Sherman, Ruth Wilder. Vital Records of Plymouth, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Picton Press: Camden, Maine, 1993, pg. 70.

89 Sanders, Vol. 1, pg. 22.

90 Sanders, Vol. 1, pg. 3.

91 Sherman, Ruth Wilder. Vital Records of Plymouth, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Picton Press: Camden, Maine, 1993, pg. 70.

92 Sherman, Ruth Wilder. Vital Records of Plymouth, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Picton Press: Camden, Maine, 1993, pg. 70.

93 Sanders, Vol. 1, pg. 33.

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Bingman Weeks' Will.
In the Name of God Amen, ys. Ninth Day of November, in the Year of our Lord, One thousand, Seven hundred & Forty Four . I, Bingman Weeks , of Cartwright County , in North Carolina , being very sick & weak of Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory, Thanks be given unto almighty God for it, & Knowing it is appointed for all Men Once to Die, Do make & Ordain this to be my last Will & Testament, that is to say; First of all I give my Sold into the Hands of God that gave it; & for my Body, I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the Discretion of my Executors, Nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shal receive the same again by the mighty Power of God that gave it; And as for Touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with, I give & Dispose of the same in the Manner & form following.
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Item, I give & bequeath unto my two Sons, Isaac Weeks & Jabas Weeks , the Tract of Land that I now dwell on with the Marsh thereunto belonging, to be Equally divided between them and their Heirs & Assigns for Ever. That is to say, my Son Jabas to have that Part of the Land that the Plantation & Houses is on, and Isaac to have the other Part with half the Marsh.
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Item, I give to my Son, Theoflis Weaks , on Shilling, Sterling.
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Item, I give unto my Son, Archelas , One Shilling, Sterling.
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Item, I give to my Son, Bingmam , One Shilling Sterling.
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Item, I give to my Daughter, Lidde Witton , One Shilling Sterling.
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Item, I give to my Dafter, Mary Williams , One Shilling, Sterling.
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Item, I give to my Dafter, Christian Weake , One Shilling Sterling.
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Item, I give to my Dafter, Thankful Hicks , One Shilling Sterling.
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Item, my Will & Desire is for my Wife to have the Plantation in her Lifetime.
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I give to my Dafter, Elizabeth Weake , one Shilling Sterling.
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Item, my Will & Desire is that my two Sons, Isaac & Jabas, Do Each of them pay unto my Grand Son Edward Weaks , the Sum of Ten Pounds, current Money of Carolina, & upon Failure thereof to be Dispossessed of the Land before given.
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Item, I give unto my well beloved Wife, Mary Weake , Two Beds & Furniture, Two Cows & , and all other Houshold Goods & all the Remaining Part of my Estate that is not yet given During her Widowhood, She paying all my Lawful Debts. I also Depute and apoint my sd. Wife to be my whole & sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament, Ratifying and alowing this & no other to be my last Will and Testament. Disanulling all other Will formarly by me made.
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In Testimony hereunto I have Set my Hand & Seal the Day & Year above written.
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Bingman Weaks (Seal)
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Signed, Sealed in the Presence of us, Jehosaphat Holland . Francis Burns . Thos. Person .
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Carteret County, North Carolina . June Court, 1745 .
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Benjamin married Mary Chase on 14 Jan 1702 in Vineyard Haven, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Lieutenant Isaac Chase and Mary Tilton) was born on 17 Jan 1686 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA; died on 11 Aug 1788 in Carteret, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William + Ann Norseworthy. Ann was born in 1662; died in 1751. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]