For more than 20 years we have known that Harden Owens, and what is believed to be his siblings, were apprenticed out by the Overseer of the Poor in Russell County, Virginia in 1810. Many researchers have attempted to locate records that may show why they were apprenticed out and who their parents were. The only documentation we have uncovered thus far is the 1812 court record where a William Owens asks that his “two” children be returned to him. If this William Owens is their father why does he only ask for two children and not all four?
There are several possible reasons why the Owens children were apprenticed out. I would venture to say that most, if not all the families of 1810 Russell County were living off the land. They had to work the fields, tend the stock, hunt, whatever it took to survive. If there were small children in the household and a spouse became seriously ill or died the mother or father could not handle all the responsibilities alone. So, the children may be placed with another family until the parent or parents are "able to maintain them." This may also apply if there was a separation or divorce between the parents.
Many people have speculated and published that the William Owens born Nov 10, 1750 Frederick County, VA that married Nancy Anne Owens (his cousin) is the father of the Owens children. He is found in numerous records in Russell County from 1796 to 1803 and I assume they are basing this theory on the fact that he was living in the area when the children were born and a William Owens later asked for his two children. If there is other evidence that this William is their father, I have not found it. I do not believe this William is the father of the Russell County Owens children based on his Rev War Pension Claim #8493 that has a list of his children from his Family Bible. None of the above mentioned Owens children are listed. Also, he was living in Pulaski County, KY in 1812 where he lived the remainder of his life, yet it appears none of the Owens children grew up in that area. This is not proof positive that he is not their father but the current evidence may suggests he is not.
Then we have the William Owens that is still in Russell County after the William Owens (b1750) has moved to Kentucky. The first mention of this other William Owens is the 1812 Court Record where he asks for his children. The next record I have found is dated Mar 5, 1816 where a William Owens is found guilty of Profane Swearing. In 1817 a William Owens is found in the Russell County Personal Property Tax List (2 males 16+ and 2 horses). The next record is quite interesting. In 1818, William Owens is found on a deed for the sale of land originally owned by William Lea. William Lea had left this parcel of land to his children, one of which is a Frances Lea Whiteley. By 1818, it appears William Owens was married to Frances Lea. The interesting thing is that two children of Frances Lea Whiteley and her former husband, Joseph Whiteley were apprenticed out in the same court order as the Owens children back in 1810. It appears Frances and Joseph Whiteley divorced because he moves west and she remaind in Russell County. In fact, they may have been separated as early as 1808 because the same two Whiteley children were apprenticed out in another Russell County court order of that year. Were William and Frances married by 1812 when William asks that his children be returned to him? This William Owens is then found in the 1820 Russell County Census apparently married with children. Per the Census, he was born 1775 or before and living with 4 small children under the age of 16, another female/daughter between the ages of 16 and 26 (Rhoda?), and a wife between the ages of 26 and 45. As a side note, Harden Owens and Reese Owens were both found as Heads of Household in this same 1820 Russell County Census married with small children. The last record I have found on this William Owens in Russell County is the 1824 Personal Property Tax.
There are several possible reasons why the Owens children were apprenticed out. I would venture to say that most, if not all the families of 1810 Russell County were living off the land. They had to work the fields, tend the stock, hunt, whatever it took to survive. If there were small children in the household and a spouse became seriously ill or died the mother or father could not handle all the responsibilities alone. So, the children may be placed with another family until the parent or parents are "able to maintain them." This may also apply if there was a separation or divorce between the parents.
Many people have speculated and published that the William Owens born Nov 10, 1750 Frederick County, VA that married Nancy Anne Owens (his cousin) is the father of the Owens children. He is found in numerous records in Russell County from 1796 to 1803 and I assume they are basing this theory on the fact that he was living in the area when the children were born and a William Owens later asked for his two children. If there is other evidence that this William is their father, I have not found it. I do not believe this William is the father of the Russell County Owens children based on his Rev War Pension Claim #8493 that has a list of his children from his Family Bible. None of the above mentioned Owens children are listed. Also, he was living in Pulaski County, KY in 1812 where he lived the remainder of his life, yet it appears none of the Owens children grew up in that area. This is not proof positive that he is not their father but the current evidence may suggests he is not.
Then we have the William Owens that is still in Russell County after the William Owens (b1750) has moved to Kentucky. The first mention of this other William Owens is the 1812 Court Record where he asks for his children. The next record I have found is dated Mar 5, 1816 where a William Owens is found guilty of Profane Swearing. In 1817 a William Owens is found in the Russell County Personal Property Tax List (2 males 16+ and 2 horses). The next record is quite interesting. In 1818, William Owens is found on a deed for the sale of land originally owned by William Lea. William Lea had left this parcel of land to his children, one of which is a Frances Lea Whiteley. By 1818, it appears William Owens was married to Frances Lea. The interesting thing is that two children of Frances Lea Whiteley and her former husband, Joseph Whiteley were apprenticed out in the same court order as the Owens children back in 1810. It appears Frances and Joseph Whiteley divorced because he moves west and she remaind in Russell County. In fact, they may have been separated as early as 1808 because the same two Whiteley children were apprenticed out in another Russell County court order of that year. Were William and Frances married by 1812 when William asks that his children be returned to him? This William Owens is then found in the 1820 Russell County Census apparently married with children. Per the Census, he was born 1775 or before and living with 4 small children under the age of 16, another female/daughter between the ages of 16 and 26 (Rhoda?), and a wife between the ages of 26 and 45. As a side note, Harden Owens and Reese Owens were both found as Heads of Household in this same 1820 Russell County Census married with small children. The last record I have found on this William Owens in Russell County is the 1824 Personal Property Tax.
Mathew "Mack" Owens born Jan 25, 1845
Grandson of Harden Owens
Grandson of Harden Owens
Research Notes:
Perry Co, KY Deed Book D page 477 July 30, 1855
William and Frances Owens of Madison, ARK, heirs of John Cornett, Power of Attny to the Administrators of John Cornett Estate, Robert and John Cornett.
It appears Frances is possibly the daughter of John Cornett.
(side note: Didn't Nicholas Owens move to ARK?)
Perry Co, KY Deed Book C page 193 March 7, 1853
William and Frances Owens sell 1400 acres in 4 tracts on Lotts Creek to Wm L Combs.
Perry Co, KY Deed Book B page 342 March 1845
William Owens deeds 2 tracts of land totaling 70 acres to Nicholas Smith. It appears Wm rec'd the land from Jesse Cornett and is in the area of Carr's Creek.
Is this his grandson, Nicholas the son of Rhoda that married James Smith. Nicholas would have only been about 16yoa in 1845. There is the statement near William's mark that says "Lifted March 22nd 1847." Was this not deeded to Nicholas until he was 18yoa???
Perry Co, KY Deed Book C page 85 July 27, 1850
William and James Owens deeds 150 acres on Balls Fork and near Troublesome Creek to Stephen Napier. Land borders land of James Owens and Henry Owens. A portion of the land was originally deeded to William Owens, Sr by Nicholas Combs. Rachel Owens is also mentioned in the deed and makes her mark. Possible wife of James Owens.
Perry Co, KY Deed Book B page 359 Sept 22, 1845
William Owins, Sr gives to his sons Harvey and James Owins "in consideration of the love and affection he has for his sons and one dollar to me in hand....50 acres on Ball's Fork, a fork of Troublesome, which is a fork of the north fork of Kentucky River." "I (William) am to hold the possession of said land as long as I live and they are to maintain me for the use thereof, and at my death the land aforsaid is to be theirs."
While in Perry Co, KY several years ago I copied several pages of early marriages but they are very difficult to read and some don't name both parties. Here are a couple pertaining to the Owens family as best I can make out:
1. Niclis Oins m Sally Williams ___ 23, 1825 (the year is very hard to make out)
2. William Owins marries Feb __, 1837
3. Hardin Owins marries July 24, 1840
4. James Smith m Hanner Fugate Nov 25, 1822
Looking at the 1850 Perry Co Census along with the deeds above it appears William Owens, Sr is living with his son James and dau-in-law Rachael:
James Owens 25 farmer b KY
Rachael 25 KY
Cynthia 4 KY
Nancy 3 KY
Martha 3/12 KY
William Owens 87 VA
A William Owens (Jr?) 28 is also listed as a head of household with wife Frances 25. Is this the Frances Cornett mentioned above in the deed that has moved on to ARK? In fact there are 2 William Owens listed with a wife name Frances, one is 25yoa b in VA and the other 28yoa b in KY. ???
And of coarse, a Hardin Owens age 69 b KY ?? I believe our Harden was found in the 1850 Floyd Co, KY Census
And on to the Owens/Whiteley apprentice thing.
Joseph Whiteley III b 1778 NC d 1836 Indiana married Frances Lea b cir 1778 NC
The first time they are found together is on Aug 14, 1804 in a Russ Co deed.
The last time I found them together was Oct 7, 1806 Russ Co deed.
On May 3, 1808, John and Polly Whiteley infants of Joseph Whiteley, Jr are bound out in Russ Co, VA.
March 3, 1810 Joseph's kids along with the Owens kids are bound out Russ Co, VA
April 2, 1810, William Lea writes his Will "being sick and low in body" listing dau Frances Whiteley.
June 5, 1810, William Lea's Will executed.
Was Frances and Joseph Whiteley separated by 1808 when their dau and son were apprenticed out the first time? Did the kids go to her father William Lea and was he unable to care for them by 1810 because of his health? One of the Owens kids went to Abednego Kiser and his wife Mary Jessee. Mary Jessee's mom was a Lea, Frances Lea Jessee. The other Owens kid that William Owens asked to be returned to him was with James Smith and his wife, Sarah Counts. Sarah's sister Elizabeth Counts married George Lea Jessee, the brother of Mary Jessee Kiser the wife of Abednego. Were these kids apprenticed out to family? Were all the Owens kids the sons and daughter of Frances and William before she married Joseph Whiteley? It appears Rhody was the last born cir 1805 and Frances and Joseph were first found together on record in 1804.
William and Frances are found on record together in 1818 Russ Co for the first time in a deed pertaining to lands originally owned by William Lea. This is an implied marriage, they would have been married sometime prior to this date. Possibly as early as 1812 when William stated "two of his children are bound apprentices" and he is now able to maintain them himself.
Or, is Reese and Rhoda the children of William and that is why he only asked for his 2 children. Nicholas and Harden the sons of another man? Or, were Nicholas and Harden of an age that they were earning their keep and their father did not need to care for them?
I also think it is pretty interesting that Rhoda Owens that married a James Smith names three of her children, Nicholas, William, and Frances. I have not found a connection between the two James Smiths.
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Perry Co, KY Deed Book D page 477 July 30, 1855
William and Frances Owens of Madison, ARK, heirs of John Cornett, Power of Attny to the Administrators of John Cornett Estate, Robert and John Cornett.
It appears Frances is possibly the daughter of John Cornett.
(side note: Didn't Nicholas Owens move to ARK?)
Perry Co, KY Deed Book C page 193 March 7, 1853
William and Frances Owens sell 1400 acres in 4 tracts on Lotts Creek to Wm L Combs.
Perry Co, KY Deed Book B page 342 March 1845
William Owens deeds 2 tracts of land totaling 70 acres to Nicholas Smith. It appears Wm rec'd the land from Jesse Cornett and is in the area of Carr's Creek.
Is this his grandson, Nicholas the son of Rhoda that married James Smith. Nicholas would have only been about 16yoa in 1845. There is the statement near William's mark that says "Lifted March 22nd 1847." Was this not deeded to Nicholas until he was 18yoa???
Perry Co, KY Deed Book C page 85 July 27, 1850
William and James Owens deeds 150 acres on Balls Fork and near Troublesome Creek to Stephen Napier. Land borders land of James Owens and Henry Owens. A portion of the land was originally deeded to William Owens, Sr by Nicholas Combs. Rachel Owens is also mentioned in the deed and makes her mark. Possible wife of James Owens.
Perry Co, KY Deed Book B page 359 Sept 22, 1845
William Owins, Sr gives to his sons Harvey and James Owins "in consideration of the love and affection he has for his sons and one dollar to me in hand....50 acres on Ball's Fork, a fork of Troublesome, which is a fork of the north fork of Kentucky River." "I (William) am to hold the possession of said land as long as I live and they are to maintain me for the use thereof, and at my death the land aforsaid is to be theirs."
While in Perry Co, KY several years ago I copied several pages of early marriages but they are very difficult to read and some don't name both parties. Here are a couple pertaining to the Owens family as best I can make out:
1. Niclis Oins m Sally Williams ___ 23, 1825 (the year is very hard to make out)
2. William Owins marries Feb __, 1837
3. Hardin Owins marries July 24, 1840
4. James Smith m Hanner Fugate Nov 25, 1822
Looking at the 1850 Perry Co Census along with the deeds above it appears William Owens, Sr is living with his son James and dau-in-law Rachael:
James Owens 25 farmer b KY
Rachael 25 KY
Cynthia 4 KY
Nancy 3 KY
Martha 3/12 KY
William Owens 87 VA
A William Owens (Jr?) 28 is also listed as a head of household with wife Frances 25. Is this the Frances Cornett mentioned above in the deed that has moved on to ARK? In fact there are 2 William Owens listed with a wife name Frances, one is 25yoa b in VA and the other 28yoa b in KY. ???
And of coarse, a Hardin Owens age 69 b KY ?? I believe our Harden was found in the 1850 Floyd Co, KY Census
And on to the Owens/Whiteley apprentice thing.
Joseph Whiteley III b 1778 NC d 1836 Indiana married Frances Lea b cir 1778 NC
The first time they are found together is on Aug 14, 1804 in a Russ Co deed.
The last time I found them together was Oct 7, 1806 Russ Co deed.
On May 3, 1808, John and Polly Whiteley infants of Joseph Whiteley, Jr are bound out in Russ Co, VA.
March 3, 1810 Joseph's kids along with the Owens kids are bound out Russ Co, VA
April 2, 1810, William Lea writes his Will "being sick and low in body" listing dau Frances Whiteley.
June 5, 1810, William Lea's Will executed.
Was Frances and Joseph Whiteley separated by 1808 when their dau and son were apprenticed out the first time? Did the kids go to her father William Lea and was he unable to care for them by 1810 because of his health? One of the Owens kids went to Abednego Kiser and his wife Mary Jessee. Mary Jessee's mom was a Lea, Frances Lea Jessee. The other Owens kid that William Owens asked to be returned to him was with James Smith and his wife, Sarah Counts. Sarah's sister Elizabeth Counts married George Lea Jessee, the brother of Mary Jessee Kiser the wife of Abednego. Were these kids apprenticed out to family? Were all the Owens kids the sons and daughter of Frances and William before she married Joseph Whiteley? It appears Rhody was the last born cir 1805 and Frances and Joseph were first found together on record in 1804.
William and Frances are found on record together in 1818 Russ Co for the first time in a deed pertaining to lands originally owned by William Lea. This is an implied marriage, they would have been married sometime prior to this date. Possibly as early as 1812 when William stated "two of his children are bound apprentices" and he is now able to maintain them himself.
Or, is Reese and Rhoda the children of William and that is why he only asked for his 2 children. Nicholas and Harden the sons of another man? Or, were Nicholas and Harden of an age that they were earning their keep and their father did not need to care for them?
I also think it is pretty interesting that Rhoda Owens that married a James Smith names three of her children, Nicholas, William, and Frances. I have not found a connection between the two James Smiths.
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Below is a copy of pages 18 and 19 of Verna Mae Slone's book "What My Heart Wants To Tell" On these pages, Lucinda "Cindy" Johnson Owens, the wife of Vincent, tells the sad story of Reese Owens (Harden's ? brother) returning to visit his son Vincent.
Origin of the Owen Surname
The Owen name is of Welch origin. The word means "well born" or "well descended". It was a personal name in Wales and was not used as a family name or surname until the sixteenth century. The name was originally Owain, Owin, Owens, and lastly, Owen. It has always been popular as a forename, being the name of princes and leaders, noteably Owain Gwynedd (c.1100-1170) and Owain Glyndwr (c.1354-1416). The first of the family to adopt Owen as a surname was Roland Owen, sheriff of Montgomeryshire, Wales in the year 1610. The Owen Glendowers, or Glendower Owens, were persecuted by their enemies, and driven from their estates to the mountain wilds, where they became shepherds; their ancestral home was in Marionethshire, Wales, one of the extreme western counties, the coast of which is washed by Cardigan Bay. It lies not far from the port of Liverpool, and its principle town is Barmouth.
(From "Historical Sketches of the Campbell, Pilcher and Kindred Families", by Margarte Pilcher, Nashville, TN, 1911)
The Owen name is of Welch origin. The word means "well born" or "well descended". It was a personal name in Wales and was not used as a family name or surname until the sixteenth century. The name was originally Owain, Owin, Owens, and lastly, Owen. It has always been popular as a forename, being the name of princes and leaders, noteably Owain Gwynedd (c.1100-1170) and Owain Glyndwr (c.1354-1416). The first of the family to adopt Owen as a surname was Roland Owen, sheriff of Montgomeryshire, Wales in the year 1610. The Owen Glendowers, or Glendower Owens, were persecuted by their enemies, and driven from their estates to the mountain wilds, where they became shepherds; their ancestral home was in Marionethshire, Wales, one of the extreme western counties, the coast of which is washed by Cardigan Bay. It lies not far from the port of Liverpool, and its principle town is Barmouth.
(From "Historical Sketches of the Campbell, Pilcher and Kindred Families", by Margarte Pilcher, Nashville, TN, 1911)
Research
In the begining
December 8, 2007
As stated before, it appears thus far that Harden and Reece did not share the same father. And since the Reece descendant does have other Owens matches, our branch may need to look closely at these other families. I feel that it is important to focus on the locations/areas where we (the matching participants) have documentation to support the migration routes of our families.
This would be Virginia for the Owens family, Tennessee for the Henry family, Maryland/Delaware/Ohio for the Bailey family, and North Carolina/Tennessee/Alabama for the Allen family. Keep in mind, just because you have a good paper trail to your earliest known ancestor and he did not, nor did any of your particular line, travel to any of these other locations, that does not mean we do not have a connection in the new world. After all, we do share a common ancestor. The question is when and where. For instance, the Bailey family of our matching participant does not share any of the locations with our group, his family moving from Delaware to Ohio. But maybe Horatio Bailey, his earliest known ancestor, had a brother, an uncle or a cousin that took a different migration route and his line came through Virginia to Tennessee bringing the same Y-DNA that they share along with him. These cousins or uncles may not have been that important at the time of our research because they were not our direct line and a paper trail may exist for these individuals.
As stated before, it appears thus far that Harden and Reece did not share the same father. And since the Reece descendant does have other Owens matches, our branch may need to look closely at these other families. I feel that it is important to focus on the locations/areas where we (the matching participants) have documentation to support the migration routes of our families.
This would be Virginia for the Owens family, Tennessee for the Henry family, Maryland/Delaware/Ohio for the Bailey family, and North Carolina/Tennessee/Alabama for the Allen family. Keep in mind, just because you have a good paper trail to your earliest known ancestor and he did not, nor did any of your particular line, travel to any of these other locations, that does not mean we do not have a connection in the new world. After all, we do share a common ancestor. The question is when and where. For instance, the Bailey family of our matching participant does not share any of the locations with our group, his family moving from Delaware to Ohio. But maybe Horatio Bailey, his earliest known ancestor, had a brother, an uncle or a cousin that took a different migration route and his line came through Virginia to Tennessee bringing the same Y-DNA that they share along with him. These cousins or uncles may not have been that important at the time of our research because they were not our direct line and a paper trail may exist for these individuals.
March 2, 2008
Since it appears our Owens "incident" possibly occurred with the birth of Harden cir 1796, I have been concentrating on the matching families that were in the same area just prior to his birth. The family of Richard Bailey b cir 1735 in England would qualify as a possibility. Richard Bailey's family traveled from the area of Henrico Co, VA to Franklin Co, VA and on to the area of Tazewell Co, VA and Mercer Co, WV. While in the area of what is now Bluefield (Tazewell), Richard Bailey and a Davidson built a fort cir 1780 to shelter the locals from hostiles. During this period, we also have Owens, Henry, and Allen families in the area. Our Owens with the G2 haplogroup matches a descendant of James Owens b 1762. James was found in the area of what is now Tazewell Co, VA during this same period. One of the Allen families (John Allen b 1770) that was in the area is represented in the FTDNA Allen Project and they do no match us. I have located a descendant of Richard Bailey b. cir 1735 and he has agreed to testing but funding may be an issue. If anyone has info on the Henry families in the area, please contact me. We know that John Henry and his family were massacred in 1774 in what is now Tazewell Co, VA. In fact, the incident occurred near Plum Creek, the same creek that William Owens b. 1750 later owned land and sold in 1796 when he moved to Russell Co, VA. For more detail on the Henry family massacre see the History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia: 1748-1920 by William Cecil Pendleton.
Since it appears our Owens "incident" possibly occurred with the birth of Harden cir 1796, I have been concentrating on the matching families that were in the same area just prior to his birth. The family of Richard Bailey b cir 1735 in England would qualify as a possibility. Richard Bailey's family traveled from the area of Henrico Co, VA to Franklin Co, VA and on to the area of Tazewell Co, VA and Mercer Co, WV. While in the area of what is now Bluefield (Tazewell), Richard Bailey and a Davidson built a fort cir 1780 to shelter the locals from hostiles. During this period, we also have Owens, Henry, and Allen families in the area. Our Owens with the G2 haplogroup matches a descendant of James Owens b 1762. James was found in the area of what is now Tazewell Co, VA during this same period. One of the Allen families (John Allen b 1770) that was in the area is represented in the FTDNA Allen Project and they do no match us. I have located a descendant of Richard Bailey b. cir 1735 and he has agreed to testing but funding may be an issue. If anyone has info on the Henry families in the area, please contact me. We know that John Henry and his family were massacred in 1774 in what is now Tazewell Co, VA. In fact, the incident occurred near Plum Creek, the same creek that William Owens b. 1750 later owned land and sold in 1796 when he moved to Russell Co, VA. For more detail on the Henry family massacre see the History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia: 1748-1920 by William Cecil Pendleton.
June 9, 2008
Since we received the results of participant # 119665 and he does not match us, I have located another site
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=researchruth&id=I16884
that has the ancestors of William and Nancy Owens listed as William Owens b cir 1690 Westmoreland Co, VA. I would like to locate a descendant of this Owens line for testing. I think there is a greater possibility that they may match the G2a group of Owens' rather than the Harden bunch but I believe it would be a step in the right direction.
The Bailey descendant from the Tazewell Co area listed in the March 2nd post has not yet tested but hopefully he will be testing soon.
Since we received the results of participant # 119665 and he does not match us, I have located another site
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=researchruth&id=I16884
that has the ancestors of William and Nancy Owens listed as William Owens b cir 1690 Westmoreland Co, VA. I would like to locate a descendant of this Owens line for testing. I think there is a greater possibility that they may match the G2a group of Owens' rather than the Harden bunch but I believe it would be a step in the right direction.
The Bailey descendant from the Tazewell Co area listed in the March 2nd post has not yet tested but hopefully he will be testing soon.
February 9, 2009
I recently received the below email from Carolyn Anderson which contains info on a possible Henry connection. Check it out:
Roger,
There are still gaps in my research. I can tell you that my great grandfather William A. Henry born July 27, 1804 Botetourt Co. VA was the son of William Henry who died in 1814 Botetourt from wounds suffered in the War of 1812. That from deeds, estate papers, etc., we have been able to understand that this William Henry who died (1814) was a brother to John Henry of Botetourt and both sons of the William Henry you reference who married secondly Bathsheba Owens. You mentioned the surname Allen and I can say that I too have the surname Allen in my Mason/Henry line. However, there is also documentation I've been working on regarding a very early Allen and Henry family out of Elizabeth City County VA. Just not sure of the connections at present.
The William Henry of Botetourt who married Bathsheba Owens in 1802 moved his family to Roanoke VA and died in 1840. His children by Bathsheba were: Betsey Elizabeth Henry, **Rachel Ann Henry, Sophia "Tish" Henry, Margaret Henry, Stephen Henry, Magdeline Henry, Helen Nellie Henry, Owen Henry, and Catherine Henry. (Definitely not the William Henry who died in Botetourt Co. 1815 with children William, John, Samuel and Peggy under age 14.)
**WILLIAM G. HALL born in Augusta county, Virginia, February 19, 1822, was a son of Cornelius and Susanna (Weigh) Hall, now both deceased. He served in the
war between the States, and his military record is embodied in
the Montgomery county record of soldiers in this work. In this
county, December 19, 1866, he was united in marriage with Mrs.Emeline
(Owens) Bane. Her birth was in Roanoke county, Virginia, September
29, 1836 the date, and David and Rachel (Henry) Owens her parents.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Hall are one son and one daughter:
Harvey T., born April 8, 1869; Lizzie Hart, April 2, 1876. Their
first-born was a daughter, Maggie S., born September 27, 1876,
lived only six months. An infant son, born in March 1873, died
when a few days old. William G. Hall is owner of a farm in Blacksburg
district, on which he resides, and has served in his district
twelve year as justice of the peace. Blacksburg, Montgomery county,
Virginia, is his postoffice address.
Now, I've run the census for William Henry and Bethsheba Owens from 1810 through 1840 below:
1810 Wm. Henry Sr. Botetourt, VA 11002-33011
William Henry and John Henry (??) both over 45 years
1 Male 0-10
1 Male 10-16
1 Female over 45 years
3 Females 0-10
3 Females 10-16
1 Female 26-45
1820 William Henry Botetourt, VA 110101-21110
William Henry over 45 years
1 Male 0-10
1 Male 10-16
1 Male 16-26
2 Females 0-10
1 Female 10-16
1 Female 16-26
1 Female 26-45
1830 William Henry Botetourt VA Census 0001100001-00120001
William Henry 70-80 years
1 Male 15-20
1 Male 20-30
1 Female 10-15
2 Females 15-20
Female 50-60 years
1840 William Henry Roanoke VA 00001000001-000020001
William Henry 80-90 years
1 Male 20-30
2 Females 20-30
1 Female 60-70
It is our belief that William Henry who died 1814 Botetourt first married Elizabeth Sammons OR Margaret Stafford. By the first wife was born our William A. Henry and his brother John Henry. William (Jr.) married secondly Rachel McElhaney and we do have documentation for her as she was the mother of the last two children Peggy and Samuel Henry. (LVA document and also documentation from Rachel's descendant regarding War of 1812 Document and also Rachel's will.)
If anyone reading this has documentation as to the first wife of William Henry who died from injuries in the War of 1812 we surely would appreciate hearing from you.
I can now say that there were several families from Botetourt or Montgomery Co. VA that were around our William A. Henry and his aunt Sarah Henry Wirt following their move to Hardin Co. TN . In the fall of 1853 the William Henry family moved on to Jackson Co. AR and there more Botetourt Co. VA families have been located in the same area of the county and marrying into our lines. Here are some of the surnames from Botetourt/Montgomery Counties of VA later in deeds, trading/selling of slaves, census or marriages with our Henrys in TN and AR: Campbell, Stobaugh, Ross, Davy, Hawk, Hawkins, Johnson, Hess, Russell, Scantlin, Cravens, Shannon, Kincannon, Jackson, Hannah, McCoun/McCown, Perkins, Morrow, Harvey and Wood.
Sarah Henry married John T. Wirt May 24, 1815 Botetourt Co. VA. Sarah Henry would have been about 29 yrs. in 1815 when she and John married. Sarah is listed as 64 yrs. in the 1850 Hardin Co. TN Census. She twice filed for a pension for John T. Wirt's service in the War of 1812. Our William A. Henry was residing in Sarah's household in Hardin Co. TN 1830 Census and then married Elizabeth Russell 1831 in Hardin Co. (Source: Family Record)
Anna Henry married Orsmus Johnson 30 Sept 1805 Botetourt Co. VA. This line I have source documents from VA to Spartanburg SC and their sons on to Hardin Co. TN where Anna and Orsmus' grandson married our William A. Henry's daughter. (Yes first cousins!) Same with our Berrys and Smiths!
Thomas Owen married Polly Henry in Botetourt Co. VA October 5, 1797. Then by the 1830 Hardin Co. TN Census:
Thomas Owen 002110001-00100001
Thomas Owen age 60-70 years of age
Polly Owen?? 50-60 years of age
Appears several children and possibly grandchildren resided in Hardin Co. with them.
The Mormon Church states that Thomas Owen was born about 1766 in Roanoke, VA. The above census would place him as a birth date between 1760 & 1770 which would go with the birth above of 1766. The Church states that Thomas Owen was the son of David Owen and Margaret Robinson.
This is the only Census in Hardin Co. where Thomas Owen and family are noted. If anyone can prove that this is not the Thomas Owen who married William Henry's daughter Anna in 1797 Botetourt, please let me hear from you.
1860 Hardin Co. Census:
J. W. Owen
1860 Glaize Jackson Co. AR
W. H. Owen 28 b. VA
Another thing, it is said that Elizabeth Berry married Samuel Henry of Botetourt Co. VA. I'll post the following and ask if one of you first placed the following online? For you see I am also a great granddaughter of Michael T. Berry born 1802 York Co. SC that married Mary Norsworthy. Michael Berry also died in Hardin Co. TN. His father was Michael Richard Berry whose will is recorded in Hardin Co. TN 03 Apr 1820. He was married to Mary Vickers dau. of Ralph and Ann Vickers.
This is the outline taken from the internet:
<<Miscellaneous Research:(1) Brief Sketch of Samuel Henry Family of Washington Co VA
Samuel Henry birthdate is unknown. Samuel married Elizabeth Berry ca 1770. Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles Berry. Charles Berry's will was proved 15 Sept 1789 in Augusta Co VA. In Charles's will, his daughter is referred to as Elizabeth Henry.
In 1772, Samuel Henry purchased 260 acres in Washington Co VA(survey # 25) and two other tracts (surveys # 74 & 75) in the name of his wife and sons. Source: Abingdon, VA area property from the Washington Co VA surveyors records.
SAMUEL Henry's will was probated 17 August 1789, >perhaps< written ca 1777 in Washington Co VA. The will mentions brothers JAMES & WILLIAM living in Botetotourt Co VA. In 1767, JAMES Henry purchased 408 acres in the Borden Grant District (survey # 215). On 20 Nov 1771, JAMES Henry purchased another 170 acres from William, Isabell, and Robert Lowry. Survey test were Samuel Huston, William Walker, Robert Lowry, & SAMUEL Henry......this survey links SAMUEL to the proper JAMES as his brother.
Samuel Henry and Elizabeth Berry had the following children:
a. Robert Henry born ca 1772, married margaret McGill or Magill in Green Co TN on 1 Jan 1800
b. Charles Henry born ca 1774, married cousin Nancy Henry (dau of James Henry)
c. Mary Henry born ca 1776, married Hugh McGill or Magill in Greene Co TN on 21 May 1800
d. Sarah Henry born ca 1778, married William McGill or Magill in 1809 in Timber Ridge, Greene Co TN.
e. Jean/Jane born ca 1781
f. James Henry born 1 April 1783, married Margaret "Peggy" Maxwell 16 Mar 1809 in Abington, Washington Co VA. James died 14 Dec 1833 and is buried in the Timber Ridge Cemetery, Greene Co TN.
John, I linked SAMUEL as a brother to the following JAMES Henry because of (1) James Henry of Botetourt Co VA mentioned as a brother in Samuel's will...also, James was the executor of Samuel's will. (2) Samuel was a testor when James purchased land from the Lowrys in 1771. (3) Samuel son (Charles) married James daughter (Nancy).>>
Hopefully, there will be new information contained above. I would like to work with you in locating the mother of our William A. Henry b. July 27, 1804 Botetourt Co.
Carolyn Mason Anderson
CCA44@aol.com
I recently received the below email from Carolyn Anderson which contains info on a possible Henry connection. Check it out:
Roger,
There are still gaps in my research. I can tell you that my great grandfather William A. Henry born July 27, 1804 Botetourt Co. VA was the son of William Henry who died in 1814 Botetourt from wounds suffered in the War of 1812. That from deeds, estate papers, etc., we have been able to understand that this William Henry who died (1814) was a brother to John Henry of Botetourt and both sons of the William Henry you reference who married secondly Bathsheba Owens. You mentioned the surname Allen and I can say that I too have the surname Allen in my Mason/Henry line. However, there is also documentation I've been working on regarding a very early Allen and Henry family out of Elizabeth City County VA. Just not sure of the connections at present.
The William Henry of Botetourt who married Bathsheba Owens in 1802 moved his family to Roanoke VA and died in 1840. His children by Bathsheba were: Betsey Elizabeth Henry, **Rachel Ann Henry, Sophia "Tish" Henry, Margaret Henry, Stephen Henry, Magdeline Henry, Helen Nellie Henry, Owen Henry, and Catherine Henry. (Definitely not the William Henry who died in Botetourt Co. 1815 with children William, John, Samuel and Peggy under age 14.)
**WILLIAM G. HALL born in Augusta county, Virginia, February 19, 1822, was a son of Cornelius and Susanna (Weigh) Hall, now both deceased. He served in the
war between the States, and his military record is embodied in
the Montgomery county record of soldiers in this work. In this
county, December 19, 1866, he was united in marriage with Mrs.Emeline
(Owens) Bane. Her birth was in Roanoke county, Virginia, September
29, 1836 the date, and David and Rachel (Henry) Owens her parents.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Hall are one son and one daughter:
Harvey T., born April 8, 1869; Lizzie Hart, April 2, 1876. Their
first-born was a daughter, Maggie S., born September 27, 1876,
lived only six months. An infant son, born in March 1873, died
when a few days old. William G. Hall is owner of a farm in Blacksburg
district, on which he resides, and has served in his district
twelve year as justice of the peace. Blacksburg, Montgomery county,
Virginia, is his postoffice address.
Now, I've run the census for William Henry and Bethsheba Owens from 1810 through 1840 below:
1810 Wm. Henry Sr. Botetourt, VA 11002-33011
William Henry and John Henry (??) both over 45 years
1 Male 0-10
1 Male 10-16
1 Female over 45 years
3 Females 0-10
3 Females 10-16
1 Female 26-45
1820 William Henry Botetourt, VA 110101-21110
William Henry over 45 years
1 Male 0-10
1 Male 10-16
1 Male 16-26
2 Females 0-10
1 Female 10-16
1 Female 16-26
1 Female 26-45
1830 William Henry Botetourt VA Census 0001100001-00120001
William Henry 70-80 years
1 Male 15-20
1 Male 20-30
1 Female 10-15
2 Females 15-20
Female 50-60 years
1840 William Henry Roanoke VA 00001000001-000020001
William Henry 80-90 years
1 Male 20-30
2 Females 20-30
1 Female 60-70
It is our belief that William Henry who died 1814 Botetourt first married Elizabeth Sammons OR Margaret Stafford. By the first wife was born our William A. Henry and his brother John Henry. William (Jr.) married secondly Rachel McElhaney and we do have documentation for her as she was the mother of the last two children Peggy and Samuel Henry. (LVA document and also documentation from Rachel's descendant regarding War of 1812 Document and also Rachel's will.)
If anyone reading this has documentation as to the first wife of William Henry who died from injuries in the War of 1812 we surely would appreciate hearing from you.
I can now say that there were several families from Botetourt or Montgomery Co. VA that were around our William A. Henry and his aunt Sarah Henry Wirt following their move to Hardin Co. TN . In the fall of 1853 the William Henry family moved on to Jackson Co. AR and there more Botetourt Co. VA families have been located in the same area of the county and marrying into our lines. Here are some of the surnames from Botetourt/Montgomery Counties of VA later in deeds, trading/selling of slaves, census or marriages with our Henrys in TN and AR: Campbell, Stobaugh, Ross, Davy, Hawk, Hawkins, Johnson, Hess, Russell, Scantlin, Cravens, Shannon, Kincannon, Jackson, Hannah, McCoun/McCown, Perkins, Morrow, Harvey and Wood.
Sarah Henry married John T. Wirt May 24, 1815 Botetourt Co. VA. Sarah Henry would have been about 29 yrs. in 1815 when she and John married. Sarah is listed as 64 yrs. in the 1850 Hardin Co. TN Census. She twice filed for a pension for John T. Wirt's service in the War of 1812. Our William A. Henry was residing in Sarah's household in Hardin Co. TN 1830 Census and then married Elizabeth Russell 1831 in Hardin Co. (Source: Family Record)
Anna Henry married Orsmus Johnson 30 Sept 1805 Botetourt Co. VA. This line I have source documents from VA to Spartanburg SC and their sons on to Hardin Co. TN where Anna and Orsmus' grandson married our William A. Henry's daughter. (Yes first cousins!) Same with our Berrys and Smiths!
Thomas Owen married Polly Henry in Botetourt Co. VA October 5, 1797. Then by the 1830 Hardin Co. TN Census:
Thomas Owen 002110001-00100001
Thomas Owen age 60-70 years of age
Polly Owen?? 50-60 years of age
Appears several children and possibly grandchildren resided in Hardin Co. with them.
The Mormon Church states that Thomas Owen was born about 1766 in Roanoke, VA. The above census would place him as a birth date between 1760 & 1770 which would go with the birth above of 1766. The Church states that Thomas Owen was the son of David Owen and Margaret Robinson.
This is the only Census in Hardin Co. where Thomas Owen and family are noted. If anyone can prove that this is not the Thomas Owen who married William Henry's daughter Anna in 1797 Botetourt, please let me hear from you.
1860 Hardin Co. Census:
J. W. Owen
1860 Glaize Jackson Co. AR
W. H. Owen 28 b. VA
Another thing, it is said that Elizabeth Berry married Samuel Henry of Botetourt Co. VA. I'll post the following and ask if one of you first placed the following online? For you see I am also a great granddaughter of Michael T. Berry born 1802 York Co. SC that married Mary Norsworthy. Michael Berry also died in Hardin Co. TN. His father was Michael Richard Berry whose will is recorded in Hardin Co. TN 03 Apr 1820. He was married to Mary Vickers dau. of Ralph and Ann Vickers.
This is the outline taken from the internet:
<<Miscellaneous Research:(1) Brief Sketch of Samuel Henry Family of Washington Co VA
Samuel Henry birthdate is unknown. Samuel married Elizabeth Berry ca 1770. Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles Berry. Charles Berry's will was proved 15 Sept 1789 in Augusta Co VA. In Charles's will, his daughter is referred to as Elizabeth Henry.
In 1772, Samuel Henry purchased 260 acres in Washington Co VA(survey # 25) and two other tracts (surveys # 74 & 75) in the name of his wife and sons. Source: Abingdon, VA area property from the Washington Co VA surveyors records.
SAMUEL Henry's will was probated 17 August 1789, >perhaps< written ca 1777 in Washington Co VA. The will mentions brothers JAMES & WILLIAM living in Botetotourt Co VA. In 1767, JAMES Henry purchased 408 acres in the Borden Grant District (survey # 215). On 20 Nov 1771, JAMES Henry purchased another 170 acres from William, Isabell, and Robert Lowry. Survey test were Samuel Huston, William Walker, Robert Lowry, & SAMUEL Henry......this survey links SAMUEL to the proper JAMES as his brother.
Samuel Henry and Elizabeth Berry had the following children:
a. Robert Henry born ca 1772, married margaret McGill or Magill in Green Co TN on 1 Jan 1800
b. Charles Henry born ca 1774, married cousin Nancy Henry (dau of James Henry)
c. Mary Henry born ca 1776, married Hugh McGill or Magill in Greene Co TN on 21 May 1800
d. Sarah Henry born ca 1778, married William McGill or Magill in 1809 in Timber Ridge, Greene Co TN.
e. Jean/Jane born ca 1781
f. James Henry born 1 April 1783, married Margaret "Peggy" Maxwell 16 Mar 1809 in Abington, Washington Co VA. James died 14 Dec 1833 and is buried in the Timber Ridge Cemetery, Greene Co TN.
John, I linked SAMUEL as a brother to the following JAMES Henry because of (1) James Henry of Botetourt Co VA mentioned as a brother in Samuel's will...also, James was the executor of Samuel's will. (2) Samuel was a testor when James purchased land from the Lowrys in 1771. (3) Samuel son (Charles) married James daughter (Nancy).>>
Hopefully, there will be new information contained above. I would like to work with you in locating the mother of our William A. Henry b. July 27, 1804 Botetourt Co.
Carolyn Mason Anderson
CCA44@aol.com
March 1, 2009
My 1st cousin on my mother's side of the family is a Henry from Botetourt County.
He has ordered a 37-marker test. I will post the results when they are available.
My 1st cousin on my mother's side of the family is a Henry from Botetourt County.
He has ordered a 37-marker test. I will post the results when they are available.