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NUMB 559
Census Place: Westfield, Surry, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254983 National Archives Film T9-0983 Page 121A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Nancy SIMMONS Self F W W 55 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Benjamin SIMMONS Son M S W 20 NC
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Margarett SIMMONS Dau F S W 15 NC
Occ: Home Fa: NC Mo: NC
Wilcher SIMMONS Son M S W 9 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NCname appears as Naomi in the 1870 census
Other "James'" found in early records...
James Henesy 1762 North Carolina Taxpayers List New Hanover County, NC p. 95 Tax Roll: North Carolina New Hanover D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Henesy 1763 North Carolina Taxpayers List New Hanover County, NC p. 95 Tax Roll: North Carolina New Hanover D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennesy 1780 Irish Settlers in America Vermont Revolutionary Patriot p. 257 Rev.Patriots: Vermont Uncited Vol. I Grant Hennessa Item:
James Hennessy 1778Calender of Maryland State Papers:The Red Papers Oath: Maryland Anne Arundel State of Maryland D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessee 1860 Alabama Census:1860 p. 220 Census: Alabama Jones Bluff,Sumter 1860Sumter ALD.A.Hennessee Item:James Henecy 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 565 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Heney 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 230 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Henecy 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 229 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Hennessy 1780 Irish Settlers in America p. 318 Mil. Service: Uncited Uncited Vol. IMichael J. O'Brien Grant Hennessa Item:James Hennesy 1777 Irish Settlers in America Vermont Revolutionary Patriot p. 257 Rev.Patriots: Vermont County Unknown Vol. IMichael J. O'Brien Grant Hennessa Item:
James Hennessy 1805 Talbot County,MD Guardian Accounts Apprenticeship: Maryland Talbot D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessy 1793 Talbot County,MD Guardian Accounts Birth: Maryland Talbot D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessee 1809 Early Deeds of Williamson Co.,TN:1792-1812 Land Purchase Tennessee Franklin Joyce Martin Murray Davidson Mary Barnes Item:Individual Record FamilySearch™ Ancestral File v4.19
Archibald WILCHER (AFN: 1FBT-DF5) Pedigree
Sex: M Family
Event(s)
Birth: Abt. 1771
<, Burke Co., North Carolina>
Parents
Father: Thomas WILCHER (AFN: 1FBT-DCQ) Family
Mother: Nancy WALTON (AFN: JRKG-F2)Wanda Gant, who has abstracted a list of 1820 Warren County jail-petitioners, cites among them;
"...Wilcher, Thomas
Wilsher, R. P.". - Who is this? Could he be another son of Thomas (Ransom Pinckney?). He must have been born before 1799 as the list cites those who are in majority only. On further reflection, R. P., could be simply a misread or typo for A.. - Archibald Price...DAHWhat is the relationship between Miss Cain and John CAIN listed in following complaint?
circa 1830-1831:
"CHANCERY of M'MINVILLE DECREES
Thomas Wilcher, administrator and legale of Archibald P. Wilchire, dec. and Leroy Hammans, guardian of Barto Vaughn, complaints vs.
John Cain, Jesse Wooton, Jas. Henessee, Nancy Wilcher, Charles Colson, Jonathan Wootton and Wm. Pragill, defendants."
13 Jul 2008: Could not locate Wooton or Pragill in 1850 Warren or White County census...DAH
Abstracted from "The Upper Cumberland Researcher", Volume XXI, No.1, Spring 1996,article entitled, "The Sparta Recorder and Law Journal by Anderson and Long, July 31, 1830 Vol. 1, No. 13", p. 18
20 Jul 2008
http://www.tngenweb.org/white/_minutes/1814_172.html
Would Frances Hennessee be a sibling or a son to James? There no further references to the name, "Frances", in James' line...DAH
21 July 1815
P. 172 It is therefore considered by the Court the cause continue until the next term of this Court.
Ordered by Court that Zachariah Jones be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Sparta to Allens ferry beginning where Furgersons path turns off, thence to said ferry, and that William Irwin Esqr. furnish a sufficient number of hand to work there on and open said road and who shall be considered bound to work thereon until sufficiently opened and then to return to work on former road assigned them to work on and keep in repair &c.
Ordered by Court that Moses Lynnville be appointed Overseer of the road from Hailys old Cabin to the house of Reuben Ragland Esqr. and that Reuben Ragland assign a list of hand to work there on.
Saturday July 22nd 1815. Ordered that Court be adjourned until Court in Court.
Turner Lane )
Frances Hennessee )
Joseph Smith ) Esqrs.
Isaac Medkiff )
Test- Jacob A. Lane. Clk.
Revised Edition: "Burke:The History of a North Carolina County,
1777-1920",by Edward William Phifer, Jr., cites James as "James David"."Henisee, James 10011001-100001", list on p. 374, "1830 Census - Middle Tennessee", by Byron Sistler, 1971.
"James Hennise: M1110000001; F1200001; 2 slaves", 1840 Warren County Cenus, p.15.
David Martin claims that James had a daughter, Elizabeth, who married Amos MARTIN in the early 19th c. That family migrated west, to Illinois...DAH
WARREN COUNTY ~ TENNESSEE, DEED BOOK E (contd)
January 1824 - May 1826
Abstracted by Betky F. West from microfilmp.122 -2 Jan 1823: James HENNESSEE to George R. SMARTT, negro girl Cloey, "not more than fifteen years old. Witnesses: A. C. RODGERS, B. SMARTT Acknowledged by conveyor 13 Jan. 1824; registered 24 Jan 1825.
http://www.tngennet.org/warren/1820.txt
1820 Warren County Census:
Henise, James
Hennessee, Patrickhttp://www.combs-families.org/combs/records/tn/warren/tl12a.htm
1812 Warren County Tax List
James Hennessee
No listings for Hennessee in the 1820 White County Census...DAH
From James came all of the Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and other Western families...
Last Will & Testament of James Hennessee of the County of Warren and the State of Tennessee
I, James Hennessee, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, I being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following: That is to say
Item First:
I have heretofore given my oldest son, Thomas Hennessee, one tract of land lying in Warren County on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, also one negro girl worth three hundred dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, one bed and furniture, one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Second:
I have given my son, Patrick S. Hennessee, on tract or parcel of land worth two hundred and fifty dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars and one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and also one other negro girl, named Hannah, worth two-hundred and fifty dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Third:
I have given my daughter, Alsey Christian, one negro woman named Betty, worth five hundred dollars, one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and two horses worth thirty dollars each
and that is all I ever intend to give her.Item Fourth:
I have given my son Archibald W. Hennessee one tract or parcel of land on the waters of Collins River in the County of Warren worth two hundred dollars, one mare, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, and one cow and calf, bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars, and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Fifth:
I have given my son Alfred Hennessee one tract or parcel of land in County of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, one negro boy worth four hundred dollars and one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Sixth:
I have given my son Alexander Hennessee one tract of land lying on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and two negro girls worth two hundred and fifty dollars each and one bedstead bed and furniture worth ten dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Seventh:
I have given my son Henry Hennessee one negro boy and one negro girl worth three hundred dollars each, one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item 8:
I have given my son James W. Hennessee one tract of land in the county of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and one negro girl worth two hundred dollars and one horse, bridle and saddle worth eighty-five dollars, one bed and furniture worth eight dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Now as touching my free hold estate which I am lawfully seized and possessed of at this time. First, I give to and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Hennessee ten acres of land including by dwelling houses and all other out-building runninm the bank of Collins River west to the branch, also the seventh part of forty acres of land in the County of Warren and west of my dwelling house and formerly know as school land,
also the seventh part of all my household furniture and here saddle which she now is in possession of and the seventh part of my stock.Item 2nd:
I give to my son John Hennessee ten acres of land on the upper end of my land next to the river including a small field, also his saddle and also the seventh part of all my stock and household furniture and the seventh part of the above mentioned school-land, and lastly as to all the rest residing and remainder of my real and personal estate goods and cattles of whatsoever kind, the one I give and demise to Polly Ann Hennessee my oldest daughter, Samuel M. Hennessee, Ester Hennessee, Anderson L. Hennessee and Eliza Jane Hennessee in the following manner, that is to say the same shall be equally divided amongst the five last
mentioned children.I hereby appoint my wife Jane Hennessee and P.S.Hennessee sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made and my said wife Jane Hennessee shall remain in full possession of all that part of the land then divided to my last mentioned six children during her widowhood or until the youngest child becomes of age my said executrix and executor give theirs of their portion as mentioned in my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one-thousand-eight-hundred and forty-eight. The above division shall be made after all my just debts is paid.
Signed: James Hennessee
Note: A Codicil was signed by James Hennessee on February 2, 1851, affirming "Item 2nd" of his will. On April 19, 1851 a commission was appointed to sell the property.
Other "James'" found in early records...James Henesy 1762 North Carolina Taxpayers List New Hanover County, NC p. 95 Tax Roll: North Carolina New Hanover D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Henesy 1763 North Carolina Taxpayers List New Hanover County, NC p. 95 Tax Roll: North Carolina New Hanover D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennesy 1780 Irish Settlers in America Vermont Revolutionary Patriot p. 257 Rev.Patriots: Vermont Uncited Vol. I Grant Hennessa Item:
James Hennessy 1778Calender of Maryland State Papers:The Red Papers Oath: Maryland Anne Arundel State of Maryland D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessee 1860 Alabama Census:1860 p. 220 Census: Alabama Jones Bluff,Sumter 1860Sumter ALD.A.Hennessee Item:James Henecy 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 565 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Heney 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 230 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Henecy 1778 Burke County, NC, Land Records: 1778 p. 229 Land Record: North Carolina Burke County Vol. I Mary Barnes Item:
James Hennessy 1780 Irish Settlers in America p. 318 Mil. Service: Uncited Uncited Vol. IMichael J. O'Brien Grant Hennessa Item:James Hennesy 1777 Irish Settlers in America Vermont Revolutionary Patriot p. 257 Rev.Patriots: Vermont County Unknown Vol. IMichael J. O'Brien Grant Hennessa Item:
James Hennessy 1805 Talbot County,MD Guardian Accounts Apprenticeship: Maryland Talbot D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessy 1793 Talbot County,MD Guardian Accounts Birth: Maryland Talbot D.A.Hennessee Item:
James Hennessee 1809 Early Deeds of Williamson Co.,TN:1792-1812 Land Purchase Tennessee Franklin Joyce Martin Murray Davidson Mary Barnes Item:Individual Record FamilySearch™ Ancestral File v4.19
Archibald WILCHER (AFN: 1FBT-DF5) Pedigree
Sex: M Family
Event(s)
Birth: Abt. 1771
<, Burke Co., North Carolina>
Parents
Father: Thomas WILCHER (AFN: 1FBT-DCQ) Family
Mother: Nancy WALTON (AFN: JRKG-F2)Wanda Gant, who has abstracted a list of 1820 Warren County jail-petitioners, cites among them;
"...Wilcher, Thomas
Wilsher, R. P.". - Who is this? Could he be another son of Thomas (Ransom Pinckney?). He must have been born before 1799 as the list cites those who are in majority only. On further reflection, R. P., could be simply a misread or typo for A.. - Archibald Price...DAHWhat is the relationship between Miss Cain and John CAIN listed in following complaint?
circa 1830-1831:
"CHANCERY of M'MINVILLE DECREES
Thomas Wilcher, administrator and legale of Archibald P. Wilchire, dec. and Leroy Hammans, guardian of Barto Vaughn, complaints vs.
John Cain, Jesse Wooton, Jas. Henessee, Nancy Wilcher, Charles Colson, Jonathan Wootton and Wm. Pragill, defendants."
13 Jul 2008: Could not locate Wooton or Pragill in 1850 Warren or White County census...DAH
Abstracted from "The Upper Cumberland Researcher", Volume XXI, No.1, Spring 1996,article entitled, "The Sparta Recorder and Law Journal by Anderson and Long, July 31, 1830 Vol. 1, No. 13", p. 18
20 Jul 2008
http://www.tngenweb.org/white/_minutes/1814_172.html
Would Frances Hennessee be a sibling or a son to James? There no further references to the name, "Frances", in James' line...DAH
21 July 1815
P. 172 It is therefore considered by the Court the cause continue until the next term of this Court.
Ordered by Court that Zachariah Jones be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Sparta to Allens ferry beginning where Furgersons path turns off, thence to said ferry, and that William Irwin Esqr. furnish a sufficient number of hand to work there on and open said road and who shall be considered bound to work thereon until sufficiently opened and then to return to work on former road assigned them to work on and keep in repair &c.
Ordered by Court that Moses Lynnville be appointed Overseer of the road from Hailys old Cabin to the house of Reuben Ragland Esqr. and that Reuben Ragland assign a list of hand to work there on.
Saturday July 22nd 1815. Ordered that Court be adjourned until Court in Court.
Turner Lane )
Frances Hennessee )
Joseph Smith ) Esqrs.
Isaac Medkiff )
Test- Jacob A. Lane. Clk.
Revised Edition: "Burke:The History of a North Carolina County,
1777-1920",by Edward William Phifer, Jr., cites James as "James David"."Henisee, James 10011001-100001", list on p. 374, "1830 Census - Middle Tennessee", by Byron Sistler, 1971.
"James Hennise: M1110000001; F1200001; 2 slaves", 1840 Warren County Cenus, p.15.
David Martin claims that James had a daughter, Elizabeth, who married Amos MARTIN in the early 19th c. That family migrated west, to Illinois...DAH
WARREN COUNTY ~ TENNESSEE, DEED BOOK E (contd)
January 1824 - May 1826
Abstracted by Betky F. West from microfilmp.122 -2 Jan 1823: James HENNESSEE to George R. SMARTT, negro girl Cloey, "not more than fifteen years old. Witnesses: A. C. RODGERS, B. SMARTT Acknowledged by conveyor 13 Jan. 1824; registered 24 Jan 1825.
http://www.tngennet.org/warren/1820.txt
1820 Warren County Census:
Henise, James
Hennessee, Patrickhttp://www.combs-families.org/combs/records/tn/warren/tl12a.htm
1812 Warren County Tax List
James Hennessee
No listings for Hennessee in the 1820 White County Census...DAH
From James came all of the Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and other Western families...
Last Will & Testament of James Hennessee of the County of Warren and the State of Tennessee
I, James Hennessee, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, I being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following: That is to say
Item First:
I have heretofore given my oldest son, Thomas Hennessee, one tract of land lying in Warren County on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, also one negro girl worth three hundred dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, one bed and furniture, one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Second:
I have given my son, Patrick S. Hennessee, on tract or parcel of land worth two hundred and fifty dollars, one horse, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars and one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and also one other negro girl, named Hannah, worth two-hundred and fifty dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Third:
I have given my daughter, Alsey Christian, one negro woman named Betty, worth five hundred dollars, one cow and calf and one bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars and two horses worth thirty dollars each
and that is all I ever intend to give her.Item Fourth:
I have given my son Archibald W. Hennessee one tract or parcel of land on the waters of Collins River in the County of Warren worth two hundred dollars, one mare, bridle and saddle worth fifty dollars, and one cow and calf, bed and furniture worth sixteen dollars, and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Fifth:
I have given my son Alfred Hennessee one tract or parcel of land in County of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars, one negro boy worth four hundred dollars and one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Sixth:
I have given my son Alexander Hennessee one tract of land lying on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and two negro girls worth two hundred and fifty dollars each and one bedstead bed and furniture worth ten dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item Seventh:
I have given my son Henry Hennessee one negro boy and one negro girl worth three hundred dollars each, one bed and furniture and one cow and calf worth sixteen dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Item 8:
I have given my son James W. Hennessee one tract of land in the county of Warren on the waters of Collins River worth two hundred dollars and one negro girl worth two hundred dollars and one horse, bridle and saddle worth eighty-five dollars, one bed and furniture worth eight dollars and that is all I ever intend to give him.
Now as touching my free hold estate which I am lawfully seized and possessed of at this time. First, I give to and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Hennessee ten acres of land including by dwelling houses and all other out-building runninm the bank of Collins River west to the branch, also the seventh part of forty acres of land in the County of Warren and west of my dwelling house and formerly know as school land,
also the seventh part of all my household furniture and here saddle which she now is in possession of and the seventh part of my stock.Item 2nd:
I give to my son John Hennessee ten acres of land on the upper end of my land next to the river including a small field, also his saddle and also the seventh part of all my stock and household furniture and the seventh part of the above mentioned school-land, and lastly as to all the rest residing and remainder of my real and personal estate goods and cattles of whatsoever kind, the one I give and demise to Polly Ann Hennessee my oldest daughter, Samuel M. Hennessee, Ester Hennessee, Anderson L. Hennessee and Eliza Jane Hennessee in the following manner, that is to say the same shall be equally divided amongst the five last
mentioned children.I hereby appoint my wife Jane Hennessee and P.S.Hennessee sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made and my said wife Jane Hennessee shall remain in full possession of all that part of the land then divided to my last mentioned six children during her widowhood or until the youngest child becomes of age my said executrix and executor give theirs of their portion as mentioned in my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one-thousand-eight-hundred and forty-eight. The above division shall be made after all my just debts is paid.
Signed: James Hennessee
Note: A Codicil was signed by James Hennessee on February 2, 1851, affirming "Item 2nd" of his will. On April 19, 1851 a commission was appointed to sell the property.
+ 87 iii. Lee A. Jessup (1211) Lee (1211) was born 10 Jul 1841 in Surry Co., N.C. He married Mary Ann 'Polly' Simmons (1231) 18 Jan 1866 in Surry Co., N.C.