Major genealogy problem:
There was a Thomas Henderson who is the father of Col. Thomas Henderson of Hawkins / Grainger Counties in the 1700s.
What is the problem ? Well read the following paragraph below:
Thomas Henderson bought 391 acres in Beverly Manor, Augusta Co, VA on
9/21/1738. This land he sold to a William Beverly on 3/31/1750. It is
also known that he lived in Albemarle and Orange Counties in Virginia
and that he died in Pittsylvania Co, VA where his will was probated in
1772. He was in that county by 1767
Here is the problem. I contacted the county clerk in Pittsylvania AND Virginia Library and guess what? There is no Thomas who died in Pittsylvania. In fact there is no information about him and yet people copy and paste the information over and over again on the internet / ancestry.com , etc..
and for saying "will probated in Pittsylvania"... well, the next question is, where the hell is the Will ?
Answer? He didn't die in Pittsylvania.
But he was there. There is evidence. This is my evidence:
My question is, did he perhaps die before 1772 or a few
years after 1772? Because according to their index, there is no Will for him.
this is the information I have: http://books.google.com/books?id=57aFNInLFroC&pg=PA46&lpg=PA46&dq=pittsylvania,+va+early+settlers&source=bl&ots=9nE4BgrQL0&sig=IEwufOGNSDrOZkkm37ryg8h7UZA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=h1Z1UJTPDpGc8gSmxICQCg&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Thomas%20Henderson&f=false
books.google.com :
List of Tithables Taken by Thomas Dillard, Jr. In June 1767:
I see "Thomas Henderson" on the list . So he was there.
Another source of information:
source: Court Records Book 1
Pittsylvania County 1767-1772
June Court 1767
Dejernat ag George Judge
Joseph DeJarnet P. ag James George D. In Trespass, Assault and Battery
This day came the P by his attorney, and also came a jury to wit: Isaiah
Watkins, James Elkins, Nathan Bostick, John Hall, James Doss, John McGoron,
Absalom Bostick, James Shields, John Garman, Thomas Henderson, William
Cook, and William Roberts to Inquire of damages in this Cause, do say that
the P hath sustained damages by reasons of the Trespass, Assault and Battery
in the Declaration charged, besides his Costs to Five pounds. Therefore
it is considered by the Court that the P recover against D his damages
in form aforesaid assessed by the Jurors together with his Costs.
HOWEVER, there IS a Will for a Thomas Henderson from (1715-1768) from Louisa County, VA.
read the full Will here.
Question is, is that the same Thomas? The only answer is to keep searching Pittsylvania.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Will of Thomas Henderson (1715 - 1768)
Louisa County, VirginiaWill Book E, pp. 27 - 28Writte n 22 January 1768, Probated 9 May 1768 Transcript of Last Will and Testament ofThomas Henderson Sr.
In
the name of God Amen I Thomas Henderson of Louisa County saint Martins
Parish Being weak & Sickly of Body, but of Sound & perfect
Memory of mind yet Considering the Brevity of this Painfull &
Transitory Life do this Twenty second day
of January in the year of our Lord Christ one Thousand Seven Hundred
& Sixty Eight Do Make Constitute & ordain this to be my Last
will & Testament in manner & form following Imprimis} I most
Humbly bequeath my soul to God my maker beseeching his Most Graceous
Acceptance of it, this the all sufficient merits & Mediation of my
most Compassionate Redeemer [---?---] [---?---] who
gave himself to be an atonement for my sins. And is able to save the
uttermost all that come unto God by him seeing he Ever liveth to make
Intercessions for them, and Trust will not Reject me a Returning
penitent Sinner when I come to him for Mercy, in this hope &
confidence, I Render My soul with comfort humbly Beseeching the most
Blessed & Glorious Trinity of God most holy Most Mercifull &
Gracious to prepare me for the time of my [---?---]
& then Take me to himself into that oeace & most incomparable
felicity for all those that Love & Fear his name, amen blessed be
God. Next I commit my Body to the Ground from whence it was taken in
full assurance of its resurrection from thence at the Last Day and as to
my Burial I desire it may be decent & at the Direction of my Dear
Wife & Executors hereafter Mentioned. And as to my Estate both Real
& Personal I depose of the [---?---]
& form following. Item, I lend to my Dear Wife Elizabeth Henderson
my whole Estate both Real & Personal During her being my widow not
to be Interuped, but if she marrys I desire she may claim Nothing by My
Will. Item I give unto my son Jno. Henderson half of my Land that I now
live on after his Mothers Decease Containing by Estimation one Hundred
& Twenty five Acres to him & his heirs forever. Item I give to
my son David Henderson the other Half of my Land I now live on after his
Mothers Decease containing by Estimation one Hundred & Twenty five
Acres to him & his heirs forever & if Either of My sons Jno.
Henderson or David Henderson Should disagree with regard to Choice of
their Parts of Land after its Equally divided I will they or their
survivor Draw lots for choice. Item, I give my Daughter Ann Henderson
one Feather Bed & Furniture [---something here was stricken---]
my Estate not mentioned after my wifes Decease or Intermarriage I will
& desire it may be Equally Divided among all my Children or their
Survivors (viz) William Henderson, Jno. Henderson, Thos. Henderson,
David Henderson, Mary Siser, Elizabeth Kerr & Anne Henderson to them
& Heirs forever. Item, I give to my Grandson Chas. Kerr thirty
Shillings Cash after his Grandmothers Decease. Item, and Lastly I
nominate & appoint my Sons Wm. Henderson & Jno. Henderson to be
the Exors. of this my Last Will & Testament here by Revoking &
Disent willing all Former or other Will or Wills Heretofore made by me
& publish & Declare this to be my Last. As Witness my Hand &
seal the Day and year first above written. Signed, Sealed published and Declared In presence of...
Michl. HendersonJohn BagbyJno. Anderson
Thos. [x] Henderson
Friday, October 5, 2012
New Henderson Theory....
Okay NEW theory.
John Henderson. Appeared on the 1830 census and I figured he was born approx. 1780
I also know for a fact, by looking at some deeds, that Johnny is the son of Judge Richard Henderson. I also know he had some land given to him when Rich died. Yep, in Grainger.
So what if Stephen's father was John? Steven's first born son's name WAS John....
to be continued...
John Henderson. Appeared on the 1830 census and I figured he was born approx. 1780
I also know for a fact, by looking at some deeds, that Johnny is the son of Judge Richard Henderson. I also know he had some land given to him when Rich died. Yep, in Grainger.
So what if Stephen's father was John? Steven's first born son's name WAS John....
to be continued...
George Henderson and Nancy Larimore - I think I solved the Mystery!
Okay so that mysterious George Henderson who they have linked with Stephen H . Henderson (my dude), He married Nancy Larimore on 1-1-1810. Stephen was born about 1810 .
George is in the 1830 census and then is off the radar. Buut Nancy Henderson, pops up for 1840 and 1850 and she pops off the radar.
Next step finding land deeds. Prob. not a long one thus it wasn't noticed before.
So either George died. Or he divorced Nancy and went to MO and remarried.
both are good theories. Now to prove which one is correct is the answer.
George is in the 1830 census and then is off the radar. Buut Nancy Henderson, pops up for 1840 and 1850 and she pops off the radar.
Next step finding land deeds. Prob. not a long one thus it wasn't noticed before.
So either George died. Or he divorced Nancy and went to MO and remarried.
both are good theories. Now to prove which one is correct is the answer.
Henderson: 1860 Census - Grainger, TN
1860 Census - Grainger, TN : this is my family. Stephen is the father. Thomas Henderson is my gggreat grandfather. Question: Where are the land deeds?
Grainger and Hawkins Counties - 1850 Census for Henderson:
Grainger and Hawkins Counties - 1850 Census for Henderson:
Henderson: 1840 Census : Grainger County, TN
Henderson: 1840 Census : Grainger County, TN
| Name: | Mahala Henderson |
|---|---|
| Home in 1840 (City, County, State): | Grainger, Tennessee |
| Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: | 2 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: | 1 |
| No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Under 20: | 4 |
| Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: | 1 |
| Total Free White Persons: | 5 |
| Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: | 5 |
| Name: | Mary Henderson |
|---|---|
| Home in 1840 (City, County, State): | Grainger, Tennessee |
| Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: | 1 |
| Slaves - Males - Under 10: | 1 |
| Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: | 1 |
| Persons Employed in Agriculture: | 1 |
| White Persons - Deaf and Dumb - Under 14: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Under 20: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: | 2 |
| Total Free White Persons: | 3 |
| Total Slaves: | 2 |
| Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: | 5 |
| Name: | Nancy Henderson | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Home in 1840 (City, County, State): | Grainger, Tennessee | ||
| Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: | 1 | ||
| Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: | 1 | ||
| Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: | 1 | ||
| Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: | 1 | ||
| Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: | 2 | ||
| Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: | 1 | ||
| Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: | 1 | ||
| No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: | 3 | ||
| Free White Persons - Under 20: | 4 | ||
| Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: | 4 | ||
| Total Free White Persons: | 8 | ||
| Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: | 8 |
| Name: | Stephen Henderson |
|---|---|
| Home in 1840 (City, County, State): | Grainger, Tennessee |
| Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: | 2 |
| Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: | 1 |
| Persons Employed in Agriculture: | 1 |
| No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: | 2 |
| Free White Persons - Under 20: | 4 |
| Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: | 2 |
| Total Free White Persons: | 6 |
| Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: | 6 |
|
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