(479.) JAMES McDONALD (101.) (13.) (2.) (1.):
b. c1801; m. MARGARET STUMP; d. c1846-50.CH: (1352.) Sarah A.; (1353.) John H.; (1354.) Margaret E.; (1355.) Joseph S.; (1356.) Matilda C.; (1357.) Peter M.; (1358.) Benjamin J.; (1359.) William L.
1850 Census, Hampshire Co., Va.: James McDonald, 49, Va., Farmer; Sarah A., 19; John H., 16; Margaret E., 14; Joseph S., 12; Matilda C., 10; Peter M., 8; Benjamin J., 6; William L., 4.
(1344.A.) to (1350.) No further record.
(1344.A.) to (1350.) No further record.
(1344.A.) to (1350.) No further record.
(1344.A.) to (1350.) No further record.
(1344.A.) to (1350.) No further record.
(1344.A.) to (1350.) No further record.
(1344.A.) to (1350.) No further record.
See pg. 304 of Historical Records of Old Frederick Co., Va. by Dr. Wilmer
Kerns, published 1991.
Stump, John, was born in 1774; died in April 1850, of "Chlorea", in
Hampshire Co., Va. HIs wife, Nancy Dawson, was bonr on 25 June 1774 and died
on Sept. 7, 1846. Source: Mortality Census for 1850, and family records. See "History of the Peter Stump Family", The West Virginia Advocate, Feb. 1989.Larry Anderson's book p.92.
Larry Anderson's book p.92.
Sent by Clifford Hardin. S/o Daniel Slane and Nancy Ann, parents were
immigrants from Ireland.The West Virginia Advocate May 9, 1983.
John and Phebe lived on the north side of Knob Mountain, on the south side of North River. Originally this land was owned by Jonathan Hiett, a 154-acre grant by Lord Fairfax (Deed book 11, pages 606-607, in Romney.)
In 1786, he witnessed the will of Thomas Edward, pioneer to Capon Valley.
He served as a security for the settlement of his mother's estate in 1829. His brother, Benjamin, lived on the old homeplace and I suspect that they were negligent in taking care ofthe legal matters. John did not own land in Ohio, as stated in Early records: Hampshire Co., Vir by Sage and Jones. One can see this error in interpretation by looking at the original documents in the courthouse in Romney.
It is believed that this John Slane served in the War of 1812, holding the rank of ensign. He and Phoebe were the parents of three sons and five
daughters.References:
(1) Information supplied by Mr. Michael H. Charles, 1824 Penfield Road,
Penfield, New York 14526.
References:
(1) Hiatt-Hiett Family, by William Perry Johnston, page 45, 46, 73.
(20.) PHEBE HIATT (2.) (1.):
b.. c1764/5, Frederick Co., Va. (now Jefferson Co., W. Va.) (a posthumous child).; d. prob. in Hampshire Co., Va. (now W. Va.), date not known; m. 19 Februaru 1786, in Frederick Co., Va., by Rev. Alex Balmain, to JOHN SLANE, son of Daniel and Ann (--). Slane from Ireland.
CH: (136.) Margaret; (Others?).
The Slane family own a tract of land in the mountains of Hampshire Co., W. Va., which was granted by Lord Fairfax to John Hyatt October 2, 1762, and they also have the original grant of the same. This tract, 91 acres, was willed by John Hiatt (in 1764). to his son Timothy, but as Timothy left no descendats the land must have been given to his sister Phebe. (R2).
The 1790 Census of Virginia (1782-5 Tax Lists). gives John Sloan (1782 Tax List). in Hampshire Co., Va., with 6 white polls; 1784 Tax List: John Slone, 7 white polls, no dwelling, and 2 other buildings. Evidently Phebe Hiatt was not his first wife.
Found in the West Virginia Advocate, Wednesday, October 16, 1991. Family
History from Old Bible Records; 1793 Bible of Benjamin McDonald Found.
A historic Bible that was published almost 200 years ago has been quietly
passed down through a chain of descendants and was located in Calif.
Genealogical information on first family of Back Creek and Cacapon Calley are
found on a family record page in the book.
Original owner of the rare book was Benjamin McDonald (1745-1826) an
immigrant of Scotch origin, to Frederick County, Va. McDonald served in the
Revolutionary War in the First Viriginia Regiment, Continental Line. He lived on Timber Ridge in Frederick Co.
The Bible was sought by a community of researchers for almost a century,
but few persons believed that the Mc Donald old Bible was extant. It is
believed to be one of the greatest Bible discoveries among persons who lived in this region.
Published in 1793, the book was purchased by Benjamin McDonald in 1801.
Over years, it deteriorated and in 1973 the fragile book was restored by a
decendant.
Exact birth dates of all children of Benjamin and Margaret McDonald were
recorded.
The Bible record makes it clear that Benjamin's first wife was named
Margaret. His second wife was Mercy (Wilkinson) Nixon Reid, who was twice
widowed. In most records, including the Bible, her name is spelled Massie.
Benjamin received bounty land in Harrison Co., Va. for service performed in the Revolutionary War. It is my understanding that he met his second wife in
Harrison Co. and that they returned to live on his homeplace in Frederick Co., Va.
After the death of Benjamin McDonald the bible fell into the hands
of Gabriel McDonald son of Benjamin and Mercy (Wilkinson) (Benjamin's 2nd wife) his youngest son. His half-brothers and sisters emigrated from Frederick Co., while Gabriel I remained on the homeplace.Larry Anderson's Hiatt book p. 38
Larry Anderson's Hiatt book p. 38