Henry Roberts

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 7
• Residence: 1860, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 15; AttendedSchool: Yes

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 50; RealEstateValue: 500
• Residence: 1860, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 58; Occupation: Farmer; PersonalEstateValue: 7000; RealEstateValue: 1000
• Residence: 1870, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 68; MaleCitizenOverTwentyone: Y; PersonalEstateValue: 600; RealEstateValue: 800; Occupation: Farmer

Asa married Argent Cason on 28 May 1839 in Columbia, Florida, USA. Argent (daughter of Eli Cason and Cassandra O'Steen) was born in 1816 in Georgia, USA; died in 1879 in Alligator, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Price Creek Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Argent Roberts
• Residence: 1850, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 39
• Residence: 1860, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 44
• Residence: 1870, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 50; Occupation: Keeping House

Notes:

The following is on his gravestone:
Ens Scott's Det.
Capt
6 Regt 2 Brig
FLA. Militia
War of 1812
Indians Wars

Zachariah + Mary Weeks. Mary (daughter of Theophilus Weeks and Ann O'Steen) was born on 4 Oct 1782 in South Carolina, USA; died on 20 Jan 1854 in Florida, USA; was buried in Price Creek Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1820, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1830, Not Stated, Ware, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Eli Cason was born about 1772 in Pitt County, North Carolina, and was a brother of Ransom Cason (Vol. II). His parentage at present is unknown, but he was a descendant of James Cason, who died in Princess Ann County, Virginia in 1722.

Mr. Cason is last found in Pitt County in 1799. In 1803, he is shown on a tax list adjacent to Ransom Cason in Glynn County, Georgia.

Eli Cason's wife was Cassandra (called Cassie) O'Steen, born May 10, 1791, a daughter of John and Ada Weeks O'Steen. It is possible that Eli was married prior to his marriage to Cassandra, due to his age at the time, but, if so, nothing is now known about it.

Eli Cason is found in the 1820 Census of Appling County, Georgia. By 1830, he was in Ware County, Georgia, but whether he had moved, or was living in that part of Appling that was cut into Ware, is not known. He and his wife, Cassie, were members of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church, joining in 1823. Eli was baptized May 10, 1823 at High Bluff and dismissed by letter on March 3, 1824.

In the early 1830's, they moved to Columbia County, Florida. He was last found on a votinng list at Willoughby Minchew's Precinct in 1834 in Columbia County. He is thought to have died about 1835.

Mrs. Cason later married Josiah Parrish and was a widow again by 1850. Cassie and Josiah married in Columbia County, Florida September 1, 1837. In 1860, she was living with her son, James A. Cason, and must have died prior to 1870.

The son, Bartolomew, died in 1863 in Lake City Hospital while serving in the C.S.A. Army.
Source: Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 8, pages 47-48
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Wanda, I have searched for the parentage of Eli Cason for 35 years and still am not sure. He was a brother of William, who died in Wayne Co. Ga ca. 1819, James who died in Pitt Co. N. C. ca. 1822 and Ranson who died in Alachua Co. Fl. in 1853. Also there were two Hnery Casons in Pitt Co. and one of them was probably a brother it does not seem that they come from William Cason (ca. 1695-1764) who was born in Princess Anne Co. Va. and died in Pitt Co. N. C. in 1764,William did have a son named James who could have been their father, but if Ranson Cason was really born in Va. as shown in the 1850 census of Alachua County then they were not since William was in N. C. before 1740. If that was a mistake about his place of birth then it would be plausable that this James was their father and William was their grandfather.

Eli was related to the family of William though and their is no doubt that he descends from James Cason who died in P. A. in 1722.

Eli moved with my ancestor Willoughby Cason and Willoughby's brothers, Dennis and Hillery Cason,jr. to Madison County Illinois in 1827. Willoughby and Eli returned in 1829 and are in the 1830 census of Ware Co. I do believe that they were related and if it were not for the 1850 census showing Ranson born in Va. it would make sense.

I don't know where Eli is buried. i'm sure that it is an unmarked grave.

I have more information. Please contact me at shoes@surfsouth.com

Also there were Casons in Pitt Co. that did not come from old William. Charles Cason was a son of William's brother ,James who died in P. A. in 1761. Charles moved to La. Also Thomas Cason was in Pitt and it is not clear who he was.

James Cason who died in P. A. in 1722 had three sons, Thomas, d. 1737, James, d. 1761 and William, d. 1764. I believe that Eli was descended from either James of Thomas.

Phoebe Munden, wife of Ranson was a daughter of John Munden and Ann Cason. Ann Cason was a daughter of James who died in 1761

Thanks, Boe

Eli + Cassandra O'Steen. Cassandra (daughter of John O'Steen, Jr and Ada Weeks) was born on 10 May 1791 in North Carolina, USA; died after 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Cassey
• Name: Casey Parrish
• Name: Cassa Cason
• Residence: 1850, Not Stated, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1860, New River, Bradford, Florida, USA; Age: 70
• Death: 1865, Columbia, Florida, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• tng Album: 45
• Military: Between May 1776 and Nov 1778, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1830, Alligator Settlement, Alachua, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1831, Florida, USA

Notes:

Thelophilus Weeks
Son of Silas Weeks
Theophilus Weeks, like his father was a soldier of the American Revolution. He was born in Carteret Co. North Carolina on 21 October, 1760. He died 20 July, 1839 near Alligator Settlement (now Lake City) Columbia County, Florida.

He was a soldier with the 6th Regiment of the North Carolina line, commanded by Colonel Lytle and then by Captain Griffins. He served for two (2) and a half years.

After the war he returned to Carteret Co. where he married Ann O'Steen about 1782. Ann was born 25 October, 1763 and may have been the daughter of William O'Steen and wife Elizabeth Davis, daughter of John Davis.

During the late 1790's Theophilus moved his family South into Beaufort District, South Carolina for a few years. By 1803 he had settled in Camden Co. Georgia, for a brief time he was in Louisiana and finally settled in Columbia County, Florida where he died.

Their Children were:

Mary Weeks born 4 ? 1782
Silas Nathaniel Weeks born 17 September, 1784
Betsey Weeks born ? June 1788
Alsey Weeks born 6 April, 1790
Sarah Weeks born 7 March, 1792
Ezikla Weeks born 3 January, 1795
Ezekiel Weeks born 18 March, 1797
Theophilis Weeks born 29 February, 1800
John Weeks born 9 June, 1804
James Weeks born 25 March, ?
Silas Weeks born 23 December, 1811
Leonard Weeks born 21 September, 1816
Betsie Weeks born 22 February, 1819
Zach Weeks born 20 October, 1820
John Weeks born 5 January, 1820

Gravestone in Price Creek Cemetery:
Theophilus Weeks
PVT Continental Line Rev. Wars
Oct. 21, 1760 July 20, 1839

Died:
near Alligator Settlement which is now Lake City

Theophilus married Ann O'Steen about 1782. Ann (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 25 Oct 1763 in North Carolina, USA; died on 1 May 1844 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Price Creek Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• tng Album: 45
• Name: Ann Weeks

Notes:

Gravestone in Price Creek Cemetery:
Ann O'Steen Weeks
Born Oct. 25, 1763 in North Carolina
Died May 1, 1844 in Columbia Co., Florida
Descendants Justin & Joshua Havird

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 1727

Notes:

11 Sept. 1764 James Cason (Pat.1761) deeded 200 acres to James Albritain, Jr. for 59 Pounds.

Deed Book C- p.148 16 Oct. 1764 Simon Jones (Pat. 1762) 131 acres to James Cason.

Deed Book C- p. 163 11 Sept 1764 James Albritton granted __Acres to Matthias Moor for 30 Pounds. Witnesses: John Cason, Thos. Pinkett and James Cason.

Deed Book C- p. 187 __ Feb 1765 Howell Wall deeded 300 A. to James Cason for 50 Pounds.

Deed Book C-p. 214 __Apr 1766 Lemuel James granted 29 acres for 20 Pounds to Henry Couper. Former owner: James Cason Deed Book C- p. 335 __Aug 1766 James Cason (1762) deeded 231 acres for 28 Pounds to Robert Salter and Edward Salter, Jr. Former owner: Simon Jones (Pat. 1762)

Deed Book C- p. 381 10 Feb. 1769 William Watkins deeded to James Cason, son-in-law, Negro + 1/2 estate ; love and affection. Former owners : Moses Dean (1745) , Jesse Sparkman, dec.

Deed Book D- p. 73 1 July 1771 Hillery Cason deeded 100A for 41 Pounds to John Hennington . Former owners: George Cannon, James Cason (Pat. 1761). Witness: John Cason, Jonathan Hininton.

Deed Book F - p. 192 ______1773 William Ormond (D -1769) deeded to James Jones 74 A. Former owners: William Watkins, dec., Edward Salter. Mentions: Christian Watkins, widow of William watkins. Witnesses: James Cason, Simon Jones, William Watkins.

Deed Book E -p. 198 4 Mar 1778 James Cason deeded to William Everit 310 A for 90 Pounds + Witness: David Averett

Deed book F - p. 462 from Index and Abstracts of Deeds of Record of Pitt County, North Carolina, Vol. 1 (1765-1785)

James + Living. [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 - )
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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 - )
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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