DEED ABSTRACTS OF CULPEPER CO., VA., l778-l779, by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, l988
pg. 3
DEED BOOK I, pg. l3, l4
"This indenture made the third day of March l778 Between James Hickman of County of Culpeper of one part and Susanna Browning Daughter of the said James Hickman of the same County of other part Witnesseth that said James Hickman for love he hath for his said Daughter doth give unto the said Susanna Browning Wife of James Browning all that land whereon James Browning now liveth in the County aforesaid containing one hundred and seventy eight acres of land bounded Beginning at three chesnuts on the side of a Mountain thence South to a red oak Corner to Thomas McClanahan thence North to a red oak Cornering in David Hickmans line thence North to a chesnut in Thorntons line thence with Thorntons line to the begining containing one hundred and seventy eight acres of land it being part of a tract of land formerly granted to Robert Cave which said land the said James Hickman doth by these presents grant unto Susanna Browning...
James Hickman
In presence of ROBT EASTHAM JR.,
JASON ISBELL, EDWIN HICKMAN,
GEORGE CALVERT JUNR., P. EASTHAM,
GEORGE EASTHAM
At a Court held for Culpeper County the l7th of Aug. l778 This Indented Deed of Gift ordered to be recorded."4
She had 7 children. EDWIN & ELENDER HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hilton
She had 3 children. EDWIN & ELENDER HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hilton
SURRY CO., N.C. WILL ABSTRACTS, VOL. I, by Jo White Linn, l974, pg. 4l
2:4. "Will of Christian Baker l4 May l782.
Cousin: Tamsay Baker.
Cousin: Elizabeth Baker.
Exr: Henry Baker.
Wit: Edwin Hickman, William Hickman, Thomas Hickman.
Proved by Edwin Hickman.
Rec. Feb. Ct. l783.EDWIN AND ELENDER WEBBER CHILES HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hilton, l967
Residence: Spottsylvania Co., Va.
King and Queen Co., Va.
Surry Co., N.C.
WILLIAM AND MARY QUARTERLY, SERIES I, VOL. I0
EDWIN AND ELENDER WEBBER CHILES HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hilton, l967 pg. 20
Abstracts from the Will of Edwin Hickman of Albermarle County, Va., dated 4 Feb. l758
"I bequeath to my well beloved wife Elinor Hickman 2/3 of all my land.
I give unto my son James Hickman l/3 part of a tract of l250 acres on the Little Fork of the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County, the plantation whereon he now lives.
I give & bequeath to my son Edwin Hickman, l/3 part of this same tract of l250 acres on the little fork of the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County where he now lives.
I give & bequeath to my son Richard Hickman the remaining third part of this l250 acre tract on the Little Fork of the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County where he now lives.
To my son William Hickman 4l0 acres of land and a negro girl, Matilder.
To my son Thomas Hickman the remainder of aforesaid tract and a negro boy David and a feather bed.
To my daughter Susannah Hickman, wife of Benjamin Holladay, a negro girl named Sally.
To my daughter Lettice Hickman, now wife of Benjamin Isbell, a negro girl named Alice.
To my daughter Martha Hickman a negro girl named Grace and a feather bed. (Martha later became the wife of Joseph Smith).
Lastly, I nominate and appoint my living wife Elinor Hickman, and my son Richard Hickman, and my son Thomas Hickman as executors.""Nov. 4, l735, Edwin Hickman, purchased 209 acres from Mary Abney by Deed (Deed Book E). This piece of property he sold to Giles Tomkins for 22 pounds on l Oct. l745 at which time he was already living in Albermarle County, Va. which is indicated in the deed.
"In l734 Edwin Hickman of Spotsylvania County, along with Joseph Smith, Jonah Clark, and Thomas Graves, were granted 3277 acres in Albermarle County, Va. on the North side of the Rivanna River (Northeast section of County). The divisio of this property is recorded in Goochland County, Va. Deed Book Vol. 3 date 25 May l734.
"There was a codicil to this will dated 30 Jan. l769 in which Edwin mentioned his son-in-law Joseph Smith, husband of daughter Martha."
"The actual deeds conveying this property to the sons are recorded in Deed Book F of Culpeper Co., Va. Both have the date l4 Dec. l768."
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE, VOL. 26, pg. 3l8
Will of Edwin Hickman, dated Feb. 4, l758, Codicil June 30, l769 (when son Richard was dead), proved Nov. l769. Legatees: son James, Edwin, Richard, William & Thomas, daughters Susanna, Letice, and Martha Hickman.VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE, VOL. 34, pg. 2l6
"By deed in Spotsylvania Oct. l, l745, edwin Hickman, of Albemarle County, conveyed land in Spotsylvania. Edwin Hickman, Gentleman, was sheriff of Spotsylvania l729, l730.DEED ABSTRACTS OF CULPEPER CO., VA. l769-l773, by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, l988, pg. 59
Deed Book F pg. 375-376
This Indenture made on the l4th day of Dec. l768 between EDWIN HICKMAN of County of Albemarle and his son JAMES HICKMAN of County of Culpeper Witnesseth that Edwin Hickman in consideration of natural love and Effection which he bears unto his son and also of the sum of Five shillings current money paid by James Hickman doth grant tract of land in Culpeper County in the little fork of Rapahannock River containing 4l7 acres bounded Beginning at two white oaks on the North side the MAIN road thence to the first station..
Presence: Edwin Hickman Edwin Hickman
David Hickman
Joseph Smith
At Court held for County of Culpeper 20th July l769. This Indented Deed of Gift proved by oaths of Edwin Hickman and David Hickman and ordered to be certified and at Court held for said County on Monday l8th Nov. l77l it was fully proved by the Oath of Joseph Smith and ordered to be recorded.pg. 60
Deed Book F pg. 376-377
DD to EDWIN HICKMAN 9th August l784.
This Indenture made l4th Dec. l768 between EDWIN HICKMAN of County of Albemarle and his son EDWIN HICKMAN of County of Culpeper Witnesseth that in consideration of love and Effection he bears his son and also of the sum of Five shillings current money Edwin Hickman doth grant and Bestow unto his son Edwin Hickman one Tract of land in Culpeper County and in the little fork of Rapahannock River containing 4l6 acres and bounded Beginning at 2 white oaks corner between JAMES and EDWIN HICKMAN thence South to an angle of 3 red oaks on a Spur of Hickman Mountain thence North to 2 red oaks a corner to Burgeses land to a large chestnut corner between JAMES and EDWIN HICKMAN thence along the lines that Devides there lands to the first station..
Presence: James Hickman Edwin Hickman
David Hickman
Joseph Smith
At Court held for County of Culpeper 20th July l769 This Indented Deed of Gift proven by oaths of James Hickman and David Hickman and ordered to be certified and at a Court held for said County l8th Nov. l77l it was duly proved by oath of Joseph Smith and ordered to be recorded.EDWIN AND ELENDER WEBBER CHILES HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hilton, l967
Residence: King William County, Va.
Spotsylvania, Va.
Sheriff Spotsylvania, Va. l728 & l730
Culpeper, Va.
Albemarle, Va. l745
Magistrate l745 Albemarle Co., Va.
Died l758 Albemarle Co., Va.CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, l623-l800, Vol. 3, by Nell Marion Nugent, l934. pg. 402
Edwin Hickman, l250 acs. (N.L.), Spottsylv. Co., in St. Mark's Par.; in the little fork of Rappa. Riv; 25 Aug. l73l, pg. 255. l000 acs. part granted Robert Cave, who sold to sd Hickman; 250 acs. never before patented, adj. George Prockter; sd. Cave; & Charles Burges. 25 Shill.CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, l623-l800, Vol. 4 by Nell Marion Nugent, l934. pg. 38
JOSEPH SMITH, EDWIN HICKMAN, JONATHAN CLARKE & THOMAS GRAVES, 3,277 acs. NL in Goochland Co., on N side of the Rivanna; adj. William Randolph, Key & Charles Linch; 25 May l734, pg. 221. l5 lbs l0 shill.pg. l56
EDWIN HICKMAN, Gent., 400 acs. Goochland Co. on a Br. of Rock Fish Riv. near the blue Mountains, adj. sd Hickman; 9 Feb. l737/38, p. 5ll. 2 lbs.EDWIN HICKMAN, 400 acs. Goochland Co. on brs. of Rock Fish Riv. near the blue mountains; 9 Feb. l737/38, p. 5l4. 2 lbs.
OLD NEW KENT CO. SOME ACCOUNT OF PLANTERS, PLANTATIONS AND PLACES, VOL.
2, by Malealan H. Harris, l977SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY RECORDS l72l-l800, by William Armstrong Crozier, l955.
Deed book A, June 2, 1724. Henry Webber of St. John's Parish, King
Wm. and Mary Co, Va., to Edwin Hickman and Elender his wife, of St.
George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co, Va., 666 acres in St. George's Parish.Deed Book A, June 2, l724. Henry Webber of St. John's Parish, King Wm. Co., Va., Gent., to Henry Chiles and John Chiles, heirs of John Chiles, Gent., deed, of st. Margaretta Par. l00 pounds current. 200 acres in St. George Parish, Spts. Co. granted said Webber by patent Oct. 28, l723. The said Henry and John Chiles, heirs at law of John Chiles, decd., are only to have but l334 acres of the said land until the decease of Elender Hickman, wife of Edwin Hickman, and Relict of ye said John Chiles, decd.
Witnesses: James Cox, Fran. Conway, John Hawkins.
Recorded June 2, l724.
John Quarles having first proved Mrs. Jane Webber's power of attorney to him in court, acknowledged all ye said Janes right of dower to the above deeded land to Henry and John Chiles.EDWIN AND ELENDER WEBBER CHILES HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hickman, l967, Indep.
Residence: King William Co., Va.
New Kent Co., Va.
Spottsylvania Co., Va.CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, Vol. 3, by Nell Marion Nugent, l934.
pg. 226
HENRY WEBBER, 260 acs. (N.L.), King Wm. Co. in St. John's Par; on both sides of the main Road; adj. his own; William Isbell; land of William Johns; & Terry's line; on NE side of the Long Br; & through his plantation; 2l Feb. l720, p. 52. 30 Shill.pg. 256
HENRY WEBBER, of King Wm. Co.; 2,000 acs. (N.L.) Spottsyl. Co; on both sides of East North East Run; adj. James Taylor's l000 acs., in John Downer's line; 28 Oct. l723, pg. 29l. l0 Lbs. Money.OLD NEW KENT COUNTY, SOME ACCOUNT OF PLANTERS, PLANTATIONS AND PLACES,
Vol. 2, by Malealan H. Harris, l977, pg. 802
THE WEBBER PLANTATION
"There is a plantation between the old county road to the courthouse and Acquinton Swamp which was the home of Capt. Henry Webber when he served as a Captain in the militia and was, in l726, in the Commission of Peace. Captain Webber was a resident in the county for many years and, in l720 he acquired by patent lands in the county. On Oct. 5, l947 we found the tombstone of Henry Webber under a lone cedar tree about 200 yards southeast of the house site.
Here Lies the Body
of Henry Webber
Departed this life the
l4th day of April l735
in the 63rd year of his
age
The house site here is marked by a lone chimney and the basement walls, which are located on a rise of ground facing Acquinton Swamp, which lies a short distance to the westward. It is said that the house burned in l9l0.The basement extended under the whole of the house and the bricks in the base walls were laid in English bond, which suggests that it was the house in which Capt. Henry Webber lived during his residence. The house was reported to have had dormer windows and was a story and half above the cellar.
The Spillers resided here for many years and the last of the family here were the 2 sons of William Spiller and his wife who are buried in the garden under a massive flat stone which lies over a vault. The sons, Junius Spiller & Dr. James Spiller were never married and they maintained a batchelor's home here.
In the records of Spottsylvania County there is a deed from Henry Webber of St. John's Parish, King William County Gent: to Henry Chiles and John Chiles, heirs of John Chiles Gent: deceased of St. Margaret's Parish, to 200 acres granted to Henry Webber on Oct. 28, l723 which the above Chiles, heirs at law of John Chiles are to have but l,334 acres of the said land until the decease of Ellender Hickman, wife of Edwin Hickman and relict of John Chiles.
John Quarles, a Justice of the Peace, proved in court the Power of Attorney of Jane Webber and her relinquishment of her dower in the above land, deeded to Henry and John Chiles."
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On 20 January 1705/06 John Madison (and his wife Isabella) of St. Stephens Parish, King & Queen Co., VA sold 300 acres in King William Co., VA on Herring Creek to George Purchase. The witnesses were John Walker, Edward Eastham and Henry Webber. Isabella Madison signed a Power of Attorney on 21 January 1705/06 giving a Power of Attorney to Henry Madison to acknowledge her signature on the deed. The witnesses to the Power of Attorney were Edward Eastham and John Madison, Jr., (Source: Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Fleet, Vol. II, page 292).Name: Henry Webber
Date: Jul 6, 1736
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
Property: 400 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County,
1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Henry Chiles of Spts. Co., and Mercy, his wife, and John Chiles of King William Co., to
Humphrey Hill of St. Margaret's Par., King William Co., Merchant. 400 a. in St. Geo.
Par., Spts. Co., part of a Pat. granted Henry Webber, Oct. 28, 1723, etc. July 6,
Description: Former owner
Book date: CSPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY 1721-1800
DEED BOOK C 1734-1742
page 149
Plat of division of land of a tract of which Henry Chiles and John Chiles, are seized in fee simple, as by Deeds to them from Henry Webber, in Spts. Co. Court. Petition of sd. Henry and John Chiles for division as per plat attached. Dated Nov. 6, 1739, and Recd. Nov. 6, 1739.
EDWIN AND ELENDER WEBBER CHILES HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hilton, l967
"The 2 most significant deeds in Culpeper County, Va. as far as our direct ancestor Edwin Hickman is concerned are dated 20 Sept. l772 & 21 Sept. l772, and are recorded in Deed Book F, pgs. 546 and 548.""... Edwin Hickman and Phebe his wife of Culpeper County and Parish of Bromfield, Va. sold to John Gouge for 20 pounds current money, l00 acres joining Courtney Norman's property."
"...Edwin and wife Phebe who sell to Courtney Norman for the sum of 75 pounds, 300 acres lying in Culpeper County, Bromfield Parish joining on 'Hickman Mountain'.
pg. 30
"In l77l Edwin Hickman was paid along with 2 others for making l4 pairs of shoes, thus we learn that Edwin was a shoemaker. As his son Edwin Jr. was a very experienced tanner in l8l0 in Surry County, N.C. may we assume that he learned this trade and prodiciency from his father? Edwin's son Elliott Hickman was also a shoemaker, 'his specialty being boots'.""...a Deed dated 26 Feb. l779 he purchased land in Surry County, N.C."
Residences: Culpeper Co., Va.
Rappahannock Co., Va. - Hickman's Run/Hickman's Mountain
Surry Co., N.C. l779
Stokes Co., N.C.l786 Surry County, N.C. Census
Edwin Hickman, Sr.
l white male over 2l
2 white males under 21
4 femalesl790 Surry County, N.C. Census
2 Males over l6
2 Males under l6
4 females(This man was born about l735; l790 is the last census in which he is listed as a separate household.)
DEED ABSTRACTS OF CULPEPER COUNTY, VA., l769-l773, by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, l988
pg. 60
Deed Book F pg. 376 & 377
DD to EDWIN HICKMAN 9th August l784.
This Indenture made l4th Dec. l768 between EDWIN HICKMAN of County of Albemarle and his son EDWIN HICKMAN of County of Culpeper Witnesseth that in consideration of love and Effection he bears his son and also of the sum of Five shillings current money Edwin Hickman doth grant and Bestow unto his son Edwin Hickman one Tract of land in Culpeper County and in the little fork of Rapahannock River containing 4l6 acres and bounded Beginning at 2 white oaks corner between JAMES and EDWIN HICKMAN thence South to an angle of 3 red oaks on a Spur of Hickman Mountain thence North to 2 red oaks a corner to Burgeses land to a large chestnut corner between JAMES and EDWIN HICKMAN thence along the lines that Devides there lands to the first station..
Presence: James Hickman Edwin Hickman
David Hickman
Joseph Smith
At Court held for County of Culpeper 20th July l769 This Indented Deed of Gift proven by oaths of James Hickman and David Hickman and ordered to be certified and at a Court held for said County l8th Nov. l77l it was duly proved by oath of Joseph Smith and ordered to be recorded.pg. 92
DEED BOOK F, pg. 546-548
On Margin: DD Mar 3d l779
This Indenture made 20th Sept. l772 between EDWIN HICKMAN and PHEBE his wife of County of Culpeper and Parish of Brumfield of one part and John Gouge of same Witnesseth that said Edwin Hickman and Phebe his Wife for sum of Twenty pounds current money of Virginia doth grant unto John Gouge his heirs l00 acres of land in County of Culpeper Brumfield Parish, joining the land of Courtney Norman and bounded Beginning at a Red Oak on a hill side corner to Thornton Esqr. and Courtney Norman and runs thence with Norman's line and the line of Hickman's Pattent to three small hickories on a flatt in Norman's line thence to a large Rock stone on a high ridge, thence North to the Beginning...
Edwin Hickman
At Court held for Culpeper County Phebe Hickman
Sept. 21, l772. This Indenture of Bargain & Sale ordered to be recorded previous to which the said Phebe was first privily examined as the Law directs.pp. 548-550
This Indenture made 21st Sept. l772 between Edwin Hickman and Phebe his Wife of County of Culpeper of one part and Courtney Norman of same Witnesseth that said Edwin Hickman and Phebe his Wife for sum Seventy Five pounds current money of Virginia hath granted unto said Courtney Norman 300 acres of land in Culpeper County Brumfield Parish in the little fork of Rapannock River joining in Hickman's Mountain and bounded Beginning at a red and white oak at the foot of a Mountain and runs thence North to two white oaks near the Road thence South to two small hickories at the head of a drean thence North to the first beginning...
Edwin Hickman
At Court held for Culpeper County Phebe Hickman
Sept. 21, l772 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale ordered to be recorded previous to which the said Phebe was first Privily examined as the Law directs."SURRY COUNTY, N.C. COURT MINUTES, VOL I AND II, by Mrs. W.O. Absher, l985
pg. 22
l780. "Ordered that Edwin Hickman be cited to show cause why he failed to attend as Juror."pg. 35
12 Feb. l782. "Bond from Jason Isbell and Edwin Hickman to Benj. Isbell; oath Thos. Isbell."pg. 50
llth Feb. l783. "Last Will and Testament, Christian Baker, deceased, proved oath Edwin
Hickman and William Hickman; Henry Baker, Execr. qualified."pg. 148
1788. Deed from Philip Deatherage to Edwin Hickman; oath William Harris.SURRY COUNTY, N.C. ABSTRACTS DEED BOOKS A, B, AND C, l770-l788, by Mrs. W. O. Absher, l992
B:l50 "l9 July l78l Deed of Trust: Jason Isbell & Edwin Hickman to Benjamin Isbell, l0,000 pds ll7 acres Dan River where Jason Isbell now lives; also negro girl named Hannah (if pd before l Nov. l783, above null & void).
Edwin Hickman s/Jason Isbell
Thomas Isbell s/Edwin Hickman"SURRY CO., N.C. WILL ABSTRACTS, VOL. I, by Jo White Linn, l974, pg. 4l
2:4. "Will of Christian Baker l4 May l782.
Cousin: Tamsay Baker.
Cousin: Elizabeth Baker.
Exr: Henry Baker.
Wit: Edwin Hickman,
William Hickman, Thomas Hickman.
Proved by Edwin Hickman. Rec. Feb. Ct.
l783.STOKES COUNTY, NC DEEDS VOL. I & II 1787-1797, by Mrs. W.O. Absher, Southern Historical Press, 1985
pg. 23
Vol. I, pg. 195
5 April 1792 between Edwin Hickman, Sr., and James Lyon of Patrick Co., Va. 200 pds. current money of Virginia...two tracts on S side Dan River (1st tract 117 cres...2nd tract, 150 acres... on N side Mackeys Creek...Francis Holt's line...
Joseph Cloud
Edwin Hickman, Jr. Edwin Hickman Sr.
John Wilkinspg. 48
Vol. II, pg. 33
18 May 1789 NC grant... Edwin Hickman...200 acres on waters of Snow Creek & adjoining Jonas & Jack Lawson.
EDWIN AND ELENDER WEBBER CHILES HICKMAN, by Hope A. Hilton, l967, Indep.
Residence for Eastham family: Spotsylvania Co., Va.
Albemarle Co., Va.
Culpeper Co., Va.
Orange Co., Va.CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, VOL. 2, by Nell Marion Nugent, l934, pg. 328
EDWARD EASTHAM & JOHN PAGE, 48 acs., New Kent Co; N. side of Mattopony Riv; adj. sd. Page's plantation; Maj. Morris in the Hoghouse Br; and land of Edward Eastham; 20 Oct. l688, Trans. of: Jno. Alsop (or Absop).CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, VOL. 3, by Nell Marion Nugent, l934, pg. 2l3
GEORGE EASTHAM, of King & Queen Co., 400 acs. (N.L.), King Wm. Co. in St. John's Par; on brs of the Middle River & South River; adj. Rogers' line; ll July l7l9, p. 428. 40 Shill.CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, VOL. 4, by Nell Marion Nugent, l934 pg. 63
ROBERT EASTHAM, 425 acs. Spotsyl. Co. on Weeping Run, on a Br. of Muddy Run; 2l Nov. l734, p. 376, 2 lbs. 5 shill.
Information provided by Harry Lessley, Sr. given to the KentuckyHistorical Society in l965 & found in the Williams File Folder #4. The information came from the Williams Family Bible in the possession of Cythia Cantlon, Clarksburg, Mo.
My Father, Joseph Williams gave me the names of his children, their spouses & grandchildren.
George Williams was ordered into service Aug. 8, 1862 & served in the 43rd Enrolled Missouri Militia, Co. C. (Missouri Enrolled Militia USA)
He & his brother Isaac married sisters.
There was also a biography written on him in the HISTORY OF COLE, MONITEAU,
MORGAN, BENTON, MILLER, MARIES AND OSAGE COUNTIES, l889, pg. l023. He was a
farmer, a Baptist & a Republican.HISTORY OF COLE, MONITEAU, MORGAN, BENTON, MILLER, MARIES AND
OSAGE COUNTIES, 1889, page 1023.
George W. Williams, farmer and son of Thomas and Jane (Jones) Williams, was born in Kentucky Sept. 6, 1825. The parents were natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. The Father came to Kentucky when a young man locating in Casey County where he followed farming, and was also engaged in the tanner's trade. He furnished a substitute for the War of 1812 and in 1836 he and family (wife and 9 children) came by ox wagon to Cooper County, where he remained 1 year. They then came to Moniteau County, and here the Father purchased 80 acres of land, on which George Washington Williams is now residing. He also entered land adjoining and soon became the owner of several tracts of land, mostly timber. He died in 1845 and at the age of 69 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. The Mother did not marry again, and died in 1855, at the age of 74 or 75 years. They were the parents of 13 children, 7 sons and 6 daughters,4 of whom are now living. George Williams was the youngest of this family. He came to Missouri when but 11 years of age and his boyhood days were spent in that state. What education he received was in the subscription schools, and as a consequence wasrather limited. When his Father died he left the homeplace to the 2 youngest sons (George W.and Thomas J.) who were to take care of the Mother and 1 sister. Since then, George W. has divided the place, and has since lived at his present residence. He was married July4, 1855 to Miss Judith L. Hickman, a native of North Carolina born in 1830 and the result of this marriage was 8 children, one deceased: Mary (wife of Jacob N. Sinnett), George W. Jr.; Catherine J. (wife of J.R. Hill), James F., William J., Isaac L., Betsey Ann andJohn W. William J. died in December 1888 in his 22 year. Mr. Williams has always been a hard worker, and is an industrious, enterprising citizen. He served in the militia a short time during the War, is a Republican in politics. Mrs. Williams is a member of the Baptist Church.US FEDERAL LAND SALES
George W. Williams of Moniteau Co., Mo. filed in the land office at Fayette, the South half of the South West quarter of Section twenty three in Township forty five of Range Sixteen in the district of Lands subject to Sub at Fayette Missouri containing eighty acres. Jan. 15, 1856.MONITEAU COUNTY LAND RECORDS
This Deed made on the Twenty fourth day of August Eighteen hundred and Fifty Eight by and between George W. Williams and Judith L. his wife of the County of Moniteau and State of Missouri: party of the first part and Thomas J. Williams of the County and State aforesaid party of the Second part.
Witnesseth: that the Said party of the first Part in consideration of the Sum of Two Hundred Dollars to them paid by the said party of the second part the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged do by these presents grant Bargain and sell convey and confirm unto the Said part of the Second Part & to his heirs and assigns forever all our rights title claim and interest it being one equal undivided half fo the following tract of Land lying and being in the County and State aforesaid and being the South East qr. of the North East qr of Section No. Twenty Seven in Township No forty five of Range No Sixteen containing by estimation forty acres more or less. To have and To hold the Same with all the rights immunities, privileges and appurtenances hereunto belonging unto the Said party of the Second part and to his heirs and assigns forever the Said party of the first part hereby covenanting that they their heirs Executors and administrators shall and will Warrant and defend the title to the Said premises unto the said party of the Second part to his heirs and assigns forever against the Lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever So far as said interest extends and no further. In Witness Whereof the Said party of the first part have hereunto set their hand and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged} George W. Williams (seal)
In presence of the undersigned } her
Wm. G. Howard Judith x L. Williams (seal)
mark1850 Census Moniteau Co., Mo.
District #58
House #206
George Williams 26, Farmer, 500 acres, born Ky.
Jane Williams, 65 born Va.
Martha, 30, born Ky.House #207
Alvin Williams, 32 yrs., Farmer, 400 acres, born Ky.
(This is probably Evan)House #208
Thomas Williams, 25, Farmer, 100 acres, born Ky.
Catharine, 24, born Ky.
Abraham, 1, born Mo.
(This Abraham is the one who helped build Plymouth Church)House #209
John Williams, 42, Farmer, 700 acres, born Ky.
Sarah Williams, 38, born Va.
Martha Williams, 6, born Mo.
Margaret, 5, born Mo.
Joseph, 3, born Mo.House #213
Isaac Williams, 30, Farmer, 400 acres, born Ky.
Cellenor Williams, 23, born NC
Jane Williams, 1, born Mo.
Mary Hickman, 15, born Mo.House #451
Micagah Stout, 23, Farmer, 700 acres, born Ky
Elizabeth (Williams) Stout, 29, born Ky.
George Stout 3, born Mo.
Hester Stout, 2 born Mo.
Ellen Stout, 3/12, born Mo.
1860 US Census, Moniteau Co.House #1052
John Williams, 52, Ky.
Sally, 50, Va.
Martha J. 17, Mo.
Margaret A., 15, Mo.
Joseph L., 13, Mo.House #1066
Isaac L. Williams, 40, Ky.
Selvira, 37, N.C.
Jane A., 10, Mo.
William H. 9, Mo.
E.A., 8, F., Mo.
John, 6, Mo.
Isaac L. 5, Mo.
James E. 3, Mo.
Sally Leak, 1, Mo.House #1068
George W. Williams, 33, born Ky.
Judith L., 25, born Ky.
Mary Ann, 3, born Mo.
George W. 1, born Mo.
Martha A. Williams (sister of George), 40, Ky.House #1071
Evan J. Williams 45, Ky.
Jane 19, Va.
Wilson, 3, Mo.Thomas Williams, 34, Ky.
Martha C., 23, Mo.
Abraham, 10, Mo.
James, 7, Mo.
Mary 6, Mo.
Robert 1, Mo.House #1280
Michage Stout, 33, born Ky.
Elizabeth (Williams) Stout, 38, born Ky.
G.W. Stout, 13, M, born Mo.
H.A. Stout,11, F, Mo
Evan Stout, 9, born Mo.
James Stout, 8, born Mo.
Jane Stout, 7, born Mo.
John Stout, 6, Mo.
David Stout,2, Mo.
1870 U.S. Census, Moniteau Co., Mo.House #65
Elizabeth Stout, 48, Housekeeper, Ky.
Evan J. Stout, 20, Mo.House #66
George W. Williams 45, Farmer $3,000, $700, Ky.
Judia L., 40, N.C., Keeping House
Mary Ann, 14, Mo.
George W. 12, Mo.
Catherine, 9, Mo.
James, 7, Mo.
William J., 4, Mo.
Isaac, 2, Mo.
Martha A., 5 mo., Mo.House #96
John Williams, 62, Farmer, $4,000, $1251, Ky.
Sally, 60, Ky.
Martha J., 27, Mo.
1880 U.S. Census, Moniteau Co., Mo. Moreau Twp.George Williams, 55, Ky., Fathers Birth Va., Mothers Birth Ky.
Judith, 54, S.C., Fathers Birth, SC., Mothers Birth Va.
Mary Ann, 24, Mo., House Work
George, 22, Mo. Works as Farmer
James, 16, Mo., Works on Farm
William, 14, Mo., Works on Farm
Isaac, 12, Mo., Works on farm
Betsy, 9, Mo.
John W., 5, Mo.House #96, Moreau Twp.
John Williams, 71, Ky.
Sally, 71, Va.
Gilbert, 18, Mo.
Jonathan, 23, Mo.
Jane, 36, Mo.House #155, Moreau Twp.
Thomas Williams, 55, Ky.
Martha, 41, Mo.
Mary, 26, Mo.
Robert, 21, Mo.
Nancy, 18, Mo.
Sally, 6, Mo.House #162, Moreau Twp.
Isaac Williams, 61, Ky.
Celnira Williams, 53, NC
Isaac Williams 24, Mo.
Mary Williams 18, Mo.
Nancy Williams, 17, Mo.
Judy Williams, 13, Mo.
James Houston Williams, 8, Mo.
Perry Williams, 7, Mo.
Blanche Williams, 4, Mo.
Maude Williams, 3, Mo.
Frank Burton, Mo.
NICKNAME: (OR NAME KNOWN BY) - AUNT JUDE BY HER NIECES & NEPHEWS.
MARRIAGE: Married by J. W. McDowell, M.G.; Marriage Book 1, p. 179, Moniteau Co. Court House, California, MO
DEATH: Buried in the Williams Cemetery, but no death was recorded on her tombstone. Family must have had the death date. She was 98 and widowed in the 1920 census. Her daughter Mary J. Sinnett lived with her. 1920 U.S. Census, Moniteau Co.,MO, Moreau Twp., E.D.108, p. 8B, Federal Archives, San Bruno, CA.
Notes by Ora Mae Crane:
Nickname: Aunt Jude by her nieces and nephews. (ebt - my Dad always said her name was really spelled Judia, pronounced Judy, but no one could get it right so she just went by Judith, Judy, or Jude.)Birth: Dates from Hickman records.
l850 Moniteau Co., Mo. Federal Census
Household #453
John Christian, age 34, wool carder, born in Va., value of real estate 200.
Judith Hickman, age l9, born in Va.
William Hickman, age l3, born in Kentucky
Information on his family, names of his children found in a paper prepared by Harry Lessley, Sr. & turned into the Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfurt, Ky. in l965. It was found in the Williams Family File Folder #4. He states that the information was found in the Williams Family Bible in the possession of Cythia Cantlon, Clarksburg, Mo. June 5, l962.
Information also is found in a paper written up by Judith Miller & given to various Williams family members.
Information was also taken from the Williams family cemetary, Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Mo.
According to a biography of his son George Washington Williams which appeared in the HISTORY OF COLE, MONITEAU, MORGAN, BENTON, MILLER, MARIES AND OSAGE COUNTIES, l889, pg. l023, he was a farmer & a tanner. He furnished a substitute for the War of l8l2 & in l836 he and his family (his wife & 9 children) came by ox wagon to Cooper Co., Mo.
In the book LESSLEY-EVANS-HILL-HINES FAMILIES by Ruth Hope Lessley, l977 she
states his occupation as also being a miner.WILLIAMS CEMETERY, MONITEAU CO., MO.
Thomas Jefferson & Jane Jones Williams
G.W. & Judia L. Hickman Williams (George Washington)
John & Sally Riggs Williams
Isaac & Celnira Hickman Williams
James R. & Catherine Williams Hill
Evan J. & Lucinda Skyles Williams
Martha C. Allison Williams, wife of Thomas Williams (Thomas is probably buried here also but the stone missing. There are some stones that serve as markers only)
I would also guess Martha Williams is buried here as she died without a husband. It stands to reason she would be placed with her parents on family land.
James & Lucinda are probably buried with their spouses elsewhere.
US Land Records
The following are probably his also:
U.S. Land Records
Thomas Williams of Cooper County, the North West quarter of the Section twenty six in Township forty five, of Range sixteen, in the District of Lands subject to sale at Fayette Missouri, containing forty acres.
Jan. tenth, 1840.Thomas Williams of Morgan County, the East half of the North West quarter, and the West half of the North East quarter of Section twenty two, in Township Forty five of Range Sixteen in the District of Lands subject to Sale at Fayette, Missouri, containing One Hundred and Sixty acres.
Thomas Williams of Morgan County, Mo. the West half of the North West quarter of Section thirty Six, in Township Forty five, of Range Sixteen in the District of Lands subject to Sale at Fayette Missouri, containing Eighty acres. Jan. 10, 1840.
Thomas Williams of Morgan County, Mo. the South west quarter of the NorthWest quarter of Section twenty Seven, in Township Forty five of Range Sixteen, in the District of Land Subject to Sale at Fayette Missouri,containing forty acres. Jan. 10, 1840.
(Moniteau didn't become a county until 1845. Township 45 Range 16 is a part of Moniteau Co.)
US Census
1820 Casey County, Kentucky
Thomas Williams
2 Males 0-10 3 Females 0-10
2 Males 10-16 1 Female 10-16
1 Male 26-45 1 Female 26-451830 Casey County, Kentucky
Thomas Williams
2 Males 5-10 1 Female 5-10
2 Males 10-15 2 Females 15-20
2 Males 20-30 1 Female 40-50
1 Male 50-60Casey County , Kentucky Tax List for Thomas Williams
1807--250 acres Brush Creek
1810
1811
1812
1813
1814 Thomas
Thomas 100 acres Fry Creek
1815 Thomas Jr.
Thomas Sr.
1816 Thomas
Thomas
1817 Thomas--142 acres
Thomas Jr.
1818 Notax book
1819 Thomas
1820 Thomas Sr.
Thomas---100 acres Frys Creek
Thomas Jr. --92 acres Carpenters Creek
1821 Thomas --92 acres Carpenters Creek
1822 Thomas --92 acres Carpenters Creek
1823 Thomas Jr.
Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1824 Thomas
Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1825 Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1826 Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1827 Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1828 Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1829 Thomas 92 acres Carpenter Creek
1830 Hard to Read
1831 Thomas 92 acres Frys Creek
1832 No tax book
1833 Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1834 Na tax book
1835 Thomas 92 acres Carpenters Creek
1836 There is still a Thomas appearing after 1836, but doesn't have any land
must be another Thomas since this Thomas had gone to Missouri.
1826 Thomas --92 acres Carpenters Creek"Clarksburg History 1984
WILLIAMS (MYRTLE RAITHEL) FARMHOUSE
One hundred sixty four years ago, in 1819, Thomas Jefferson Williams and wife, Jane Jones, bought acreage south of Clarksburg from the US government by land patent, building first a log house.
In 1855, the first floor of the present Civil War era brickstructure was completed. In 1861, the second floor was added. These dates are carved in the old brick, handmade on the place, as was everything else except glass. In the late 1860's, General Joseph Shelby,of Civil War fame, lived on the second floor and managed the coal mines.
Thomas Jefferson Williams is buried in a portion of land he deeded in perpetuity for this use, known as the Williams Cemetery. His will is on pages 6 and 7 of Will Book 1, Moniteau County.
One of his sons, Isaac Lloyd and wife, Selinary, a circuit-rider educator, later moved into the residence. In turn, one of their sons, William Hickman (Bud) Williams and wife, Camelia Gay, occupied it.
At Bud Williams' death in 1932, a daughter, Myrtle Shaw Raithel,acquired the property and it remains her residence and that of her granddaughter, Katherine Francis Shoop, husband and family. Her daughter, Mrs. Bert Francis, lives nearby. They comprise the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh generations. According to the "Boonville Daily News", Dec. 21, 1967, the Williams' home is believed to be the oldest Moniteau County property to be occupied continually by one family.
Submitted by Camelia Gay Demmitt, daughter(Notes by Bernadine Teague: The 1819 date is a bit on the early side for the Williams family to be coming into the territory. Thomas Jefferson Williams could not have built the house since he was dead in 1845. Unless, it was his son, Thomas Jefferson Williams. The original homestead was willed to Thomas & George Washington Williams. The other possibility is that Isaac Lloyd himself built the house. Family diaries & papers confirm Gen. Jo Shelby living there & managing the lead mines on the Williams property after the Civil War. As of 2005, the house is still standing on Highway 50, west of Jefferson City. I have been inside the house when Myrtle was still living there. It had to be sold at her death & was purchased for the first time by someone outside the family)
Clarksburg History 1984
THE CEDARS
On a wooded hill overlooking the Moreau River in Moniteau County on Highway 50 lies a tract of land which has been in the Williams family for seven generations, since the original land patent to Thomas Jefferson Williams. Williams was the great-great-grandfather of Mrs. Oscar Raithel who is the present owner. The original abstract was signed in the1820's. Another transfer is recorded in the Plat Book of entries filed in the Recorder's Office of Moniteau County, Mo. and properly certified by Leland Wright, Registrar of Lands of the land office at Boonville, Mo.on March 9, 1837. Later patents to Isaac L. Williams, son of Thomas Jefferson Williams, were executed at Fayette, Mo. in the early 1850's and bear the signature of President Franklin Pierce. The above documents are incorporated in the abstract of title now in Mrs. Raithel's possession.
This historical house was built in 1850 with three courses of brick made on the property; the walls are thirteen inches thick. The original roof was of handmade shakes. Mortise and pin construction was used in the oak beams. The limestone foundation was built by stone masons from Boonville and the rock was quarried on the farm.
Mrs. Raithel remodeled the old house in the 1930's, adding several rooms. "The Cedars", named because of the surrounding beautiful trees, has been Mrs. Raithel's home for over forty years, and is thought to be the oldest residence in Moniteau County, one hundred and thirty-three years old.
Submitted by Mrs. Bert Francis, daughter of Mrs. Raithel.Clarksburg Mo. History 1882-1984
WILLIAMS FAMILY
My Williams family lived in Virginia during the Revolutionary War.Thomas Jefferson Williams was born in 1776. He married Jane Jones and moved to a farm near Louisville, Kentucky where his children wre born.He came to Mo. in the early 1830's. They settled in what is now known as Moniteau County, near where Clarksburg is now located.
My grandfather, George W. Williams, was given the land where the Williams Cemetery is now. There was a Primitive Baptist Church next to the cemetery. It is no longer there.
My family for eight generations has lived in, and loved our community for over 150 years.
Clarksburg is my home town, and the home of many, "dear hearts and gentle people."
Submitted by Judith Williams Dexhimer Miller(Notes by Bernadine Teague: Judith Belle was first cousin to my Father,the daughter of Isaac & Jenny Kays Williams. She apparently has their location in Ky. wrong since they lived in Casey Co., nowhere near Lousiville. Obviously she had not read an earlier biography on her grandfather. She was an early Williams family researcher & shared a lot of her information with the family.)
Jane Jones was born Dec. 5, l784 in Ky. She died Dec. 5, l853 on her 69th birthday and is buried in the Williams Family Cem. in Moniteau Co., Mo. near Clarksburg, Mo.
William & Benjamin Hickman married sisters who lived just over the state line in Henry Co., Virginia. At some
Point after their marriage they decided to join other Hickmans, Isbells & Christians going west. Some of the
Hickmans, Isbels & Christian family members settled in Warren Co., Ky. while others pressed on to Mo.
According to Elizabeth's letter, William Hickman was murdered somewhere between Mo., Ky. & NC. He was taking horses back to sell. He apparently came earlier to Moniteau Co., Mo. & was on his way back to pick up his family. So Benjamin & Judith Christian Hickman along with Elizabeth Christian Hickman continued on to Moniteau Co., Mo. With other members of the Christian family. Many in the Christian family became ill & died almost right away after moving to Mo. so Elizabeth Christian Hickman’s children became orphans & had to live with other family members. Benjamin Hickman also lost his wife, Judith during this time. Among William & Elizabeth Christian Hickman’s family were two daughters Judith & Celnira who married George & Isaac Williams.Notes by Ora Mae Crane:
Family Data: Many of the dates concerning Hickman famiy members were supplied by Frank Vose of Laguna Niguel, California; he is a descendant of William and Elizabeth Ann Christian Hickman.Frank Vose states that his grandmother copied the family information out of the Hickman family Bible. Location of Bible now unknown.
Have birth as l802 from J. Wesley Jacobs.
Misc: William was a brother of Benjamin F. Hickman who married Judith F. Christian.
HENRY COUNTY MARRIAGE BONDS l778-l849, by Virginia Anderton Dodd, l953. pg. l03
Ministers' Returns
Return dated June 29, l825, Hickman, William H., and Elizabeth Ann Christian. Maning Hill, Minister.According to Elizabeth's letter, William Hickman was murdered somewhere between Mo., Ky. & NC. He was taking horses back to sell. He apparently came earlier to Moniteau Co. & was on his way back to pick up his family.
Marriage record HENRY COUNTY MARRIAGE BONDS l778-l849 by Virginia Anderson
Dodd, l953.List of his children supplied by Ora Mae Crane. She in turn got her information from Frank Vose of Laguna Niguel, California.
BROTHER OF BENJAMIN T. HICKMAN WHO MARRIED JUDITH F. CHRISTIAN. BOOK OF MARRIAGE BONDS GIVES DATE OF MARRIAGE AS THE 29TH (NOT THE 8TH).
PROBABLY DIED BEFORE 1846. MAY HAVE DIED (POSSIBLE MURDERED) ON THE ROAD BETWEEN MISSOURI AND VIRGINIA.
Morgan County, Mo. May 27, l837
Dear Aunt
I now take my pen in hand to inform you that we arrived safe to this county the 22th of April and we are well and hope these lines may find you all well. Brother Peter is very low. He has not recovered from chills and fever and I am sure he never will. One of Polly ---lersons children is very sick. The rest of the family is well. Amanda is well and seems satisfied. She is not going to her Uncles yet, But is going shortly. We want to see Elisa and Mr. Harkins very much and all our friends in your county. Give my love to all my friends and acquaintances. Tell John and Ann I want to see them. I told you I would write to you about this country and whether I heard about Mr. Hickman, but he never has been seen near here by any person. His sister lives here and is distressed about him and believes with us that he is murdered. I can't write to you about the country until I get better acquainted with it. O my dear aunt my mind will never get settled enough to write a letter as I ought again. Write to me. Tell John and Ann all the children wishes to see them. I must conclude by subscribing myself
your affectionate cousin.
Betsy Ann Hickman
Thanks to Ora Mae Crane for making this letter available.Notes by Ora Mae Crane:
Nickname: Betsy.Birth: Date was listed in the Hickman Family Bible.
Source: Much of the data has been supplied by Frank Vose. His grandmother, Nancy Catherine Williams Roark, gave him dates from a Family Bible.
The document in which A.J. Worthly was made Administrator of John F. Christian's estate was dated l3 May l848. All heirs were listed and Elizabeth Ann was listed as deceased at that time.
Edna Mae reported that Elizabeth and William had three daughters, "Aunt Cel,", "Aunt Cath" and "Aunt Jude". She did not mention other children.
Frank Vose, descendant of Elizabeth Ann listed the other children whose names were found in a Hickman Family Bible.
Edna Mae also reported that she remembers "Aunt Jude" and "Aunt Cel." "At that time of no radio or TV, visiting family and friends at big family dinners, especially birthdays, was the mode of entertainment. At those basket dinners celebrating Aunt Jude's birthday, in her nineties, there were well over a hundred people, and tables were loaded with baskets of food. At 4 or 5 years of age, it made quite an impression on me."
According to John Francis' letters and Judith Miller's memory of tales related to her by her grandmother, Aunt Jude Williams, "Bill Hickman, Aunt Jude's father, went to Kentucky and Virginia on a 'trading spree' of tobacco and horses -- before May 27, l839, and was never heard from since. It seemed to be the general opinion that he was robbed and murdered, possibly for his money."
l840 Morgan County, Mo. Federal Census
Willow Fork Twp.
Elizabeth Hickman
l male under 5
l male 20-30
2 female 5-l0
l female l0-l5
l female 20-30
l female 30-40NICKNAME: (OR NAME KNOWN BY) - BETSY.
DEATH: Edna Mae Russell, a Christian cousin, indicated that Aunt Betsy had died before May 31, 1849 when John Francis Christian, her cousin, visited the Christian family in Moniteau County; his Uncle John F. was Betsy's father. According to a letter which John Francis wrote home to his family, "Aunt Betsy with Uncle John and Aunt Judy and Cousin Hannah all sleep on the banks of the Moreau River"--that is where the Christian Cemetery was located on the Christian homestead.
Notes by Ora Mae Crane:
Birth & Death: Dates were supplied by Frank Vose from Hickman family records, although place of death has not been determined.Marriage: Since he died in l860 at age 23, he possibly did not marry -no records found by Ora Mae Crane.
l850 Moniteau Co., Mo. Federal Census
Household #453
John Christian, age 34, wool carder, born in Va., value of real estate 200.
Judith Hickman, age l9, born in Va.
William Hickman, age l3, born in KentuckyMoniteau County, Mo. Courthouse, California, Mo.
Probate Record Book A, pg. 272
April l852 Court session
Now at this day comes into Court Wm. Hickman minor & chooses Isaac Williams to be guardian of the person and property of said Hickman & the Court being satisfied that said Williams is a suitable person to be guardian as aforesaid he is therefore appointed as such to and ordered to enter into bond in the sum of fifty dollars. Now at this day comes the said Williams into court & presents his bond as such guardian with Wm. Cole as security in the sum of fifty dollars which is approved & filed.MISC: Place of death has not been determined.