The "Granville" Hendersons

Thanks to the diligence of Dennis Henderson, we're able to reveal the first comparison of Y-DNA results between a descendant of Richard Henderson of Troublesome Creek and Samuel Henderson (1700-1783), founder of the "Granville Hendersons". The results indicate a close relationship and the two contributors have been placed in the same "family" group in the Clan Henderson DNA Project. While awaiting deeper results, we can still comfortably affirm that the Hendersons of Troublesome Creek and Granville County shared a common male ancestor either on this continent or shortly before their emigration from Scotland. In order for these findings to be confirmed, additional Y-DNA results from Troublesome Creek male descendants should be tested by Family Tree DNA and submitted to the Clan Henderson DNA Project and this website. If interested, contact me at nancy@nancysdeadrelatives.com.

The father of these Henderson men, Samuel Henderson, born c. 1700, was the son of Richard Henderson. Samuel's mother is usually assumed to have been Polly Washer or, less often, Henrietta. Samuel's wife Elizabeth Williams came from a prominent family, her father being referred to as "the Wealthy Welshman" and her brother becoming Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The family moved from Virginia to Granville County, where they settled on Nutbush Creek. Samuel served as sheriff from 1754 through 1756, thus I refer to him as "Sheriff Samuel" throughout this genealogy. He died in his home, called Enfield Place, in 1783. Elizabeth died in 1790, presumably in Granville County, but her will was also filed in Rockingham County.

In 1994 Lelia Monk sent me an article on Richard written by Dr. Archibald Henderson.[1] I'm including it here because I'm not certain that it's available elsewhere.

c. 1770: He moved to Guilford County, where he was supposedly a Major in the county militia.[2]

1773: He signed the petition not to relocate the Guilford Courthouse. Other signatories included Richard, Thomas, a second Thomas Henderson, John Simmond, and Mathew and Andrew Scott.[3]

20 Apr 1775: He arrived at the site selected for the first settlement of the Transylvania Company in Kentucky, following a trail blazed by Daniel Boone. He was a delegate to the convention meeting to establish laws and regulations for the new colony.[4]

14 Jul 1776: Elizabeth and Frances Calloway, along with Daniel Boone's daughter Jemima, were captured by Indians. Samuel Henderson was a member of the rescue party when the girls were recovered 2 days later.

7 Aug 1776: He married Elizabeth Calloway at Fort Boonesboro in Kentucky, the ceremony being performed by Squire Boone, father of Daniel.

Samuel made many trips between Kentucky and Guilford County. On 7 Jul 1779 Samuel was appointed to a commission to determine the boundary between North Carolina and Virginia.

c. 1780: Richard Henderson and James Hunter witnessed a deed from Pleasant Henderson to John and Samuel Henderson on Bever Island Creek.[5] This area became Rockingham County in 1785. Pleasant, John, and Richard were Samuel's brothers.

Elizabeth must have been with him in NC in 1780 when, learning that her father had been killed by Indians in Tennessee, she refused to return to that "dark and bloody ground".[6]

10 May 1783: Samuel Henderson of Guilford County was granted power of Attorney by Zachariah Standly of Louisa County, VA.[8]

Feb 1786: Samuel was appointed a Justice of the Peace by Gov. Richard Caswell for the newly established Rockingham County.[9] Brother Thomas was also appointed a Justice.

May 1786: Along with Thomas Henderson, he was named to a jury of view to lay off a road from Speedwell Iron Works to Valentine Allen's.[10] The Speedwell Iron Works were located on Troublesome Creek. Valentine Allen lived just north of the Dan River, just east of the mouth of the Mayo River and just west of the mouth of Hogan's Creek . Samuel himself lived on the south side of the Dan, just east of Hogan's. See Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

29 Aug 1786: By power of attorney granted 10 May 1783, Samuel signed sold 200 acres owned by Zachariah Standly to Henry Hardin. This land was located on Beaver Island Creek. Witnesses: Nehemiah Person and John Reig.[11]

Feb 1787: He produced his commission as Colonel in the Rockingham Militia in court.[12]

Nov 1788: Along with Thomas Henderson and James Taylor, Samuel was appointed to audit the accounts of John Dunbar, guardian of the orphans of James Park Tarley, deceased. In that same session, also along with Thomas, he was among the commissioners appointed to make a division of the lands commonly called Lower Sauratown.[13]

Nov 1790: Samuel Henderson, Esquire, submitted a list of taxable property taken by James Hunter, Esquire.[14]

Aug 1791: Samuel was appointed one of the commissioners to divide the estate of Samuel Dutton, deceased.[15]

1792: Thomas and Samuel Henderson were among the commissioners appointed to divide the lands of Francis Tarley or Farley.[16]

31 May 1795: Samuel (x) Henderson witnessed a deed from James Martin to Pleasant Henderson on the waters of Upper Hogan's Creek. But surely Samuel was literate. Pleasant Henderson was Samuel's brother.

17 Oct 1796: He witnessed a deed from Thomas Asher to Charles Moore on Long Branch of Bever Island Creek adjoining Henderson and the Stokes County line. Other witnesses were J. B. Pittman and John Vawter.[17]

1800 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male under 10, 1 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 female under 10, 2 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 26-45; 14 slaves. They were listed next to the household of James Hunter.

18 Apr 1801: Thomas and Samuel Henderson sold or mortgaged two tracts on the Dan River, one of 600 acres, one of 700 acres, to Robert Donaldson for £1,798.15.10.[18]

1803: A parcel of 340 acres on Bever Island Creek owned by Samuel "and others" was sold (perhaps by the Sheriff) to Daniel Scales.[19]

16 Jul 1804: Along with A. Walker and W. Richardson, Samuel witnessed a deed from William and Sally Crump to Abraham Glenn on the waters of Bever Island Creek adjoining Sharp.[20]

The family moved to Hawkins County, TN about 1806 and Franklin County, TN in 1811.[21]

There may very well be two Thomas Hendersons in the following notes: one married to Jane Martin and one related to Troublesome Richard. The entries dealing with a possible Troublesome Thomas have been printed in red. Possible Troublesome Thomas was mentioned until 1795 when he sold land, but after that sale, he appeared in the land records only as an adjoining landowner. Did he die? There's no record of a will. The next Possibly Troublesome Thomas mortgaged personal property in 1840. If that was a third Thomas Henderson, where was he hiding all those years?

19 Mar 1752: Thomas was born in Granville County, 10th of the 12 children of Samuel and Elizabeth Williams Henderson.[22]

23 Aug 1759: Jane Martin was born in NJ, the daughter of Hugh and Jane Hunter Martin. She was the sister of Gov. Alexander Martin and Col. James Martin.

1773: Along with Richard, Samuel, and another Thomas Henderson, Mathew and Andrew Scott, and John Simmond, Thomas signed a petition to retain the then location of the Guilford Courthouse.[23] Richard and Samuel Henderson were his brothers. But who is the other Thomas Henderson? Neither Richard nor Samuel had a son named Thomas.

Aug 1775: Thomas represented Guilford County in the Third Provincial Congress of NC held in Hillsborough.

He served as a Private in the NC Signal Service, reportedly piloting Greene's Army across the Dan River in the retreat from Guilford Court House.

1 May 1785: He sold 250 1/3 acres on the south side of Great Troublesome Creek in Guilford [later Rockingham] County to Hubbard Peeples for £250. The sale was witnessed by John Hunter.[24]

Dec 1785: He served as one of the commissioners for the creation of Rockingham County from Guilford and was appointed a Justice of the Peace for Rockingham by Gov. Richard Caswell.

After the formation of Rockingham County, a Thomas Henderson continued to buy and sell land in Guilford County, at least one witnessed by Thomas Searcy. In one deed a Thomas Henderson buying land on Horsepen Creek was described as being "of Guilford" whereas a Thomas Henderson selling land, location unspecified, in 1788 and on Hall's Branch in 1791 was described as "of Rockingham". More deeds indexed in Guilford County for Thomas Henderson through 1805 can be found in: Book B, p. 212, 360, 361; Book C, p. 198; Book D, p. 132, 195, 476 or 516, 515, 518; Book E, p. 245, 171. Of course, some of those deeds may not be for this Thomas Henderson.

Feb 1786: Thomas was elected Clerk of the Court in Rockingham in its first session. He resigned in Feb 1791. He continued to sign adjournments, however, so he must have still been serving as Justice.[25] All references to him in that capacity during those years have not been included in these notes.

May 1786: Thomas and Samuel Henderson were appointed to a jury of view to lay off the road from Speedwell Iron Works to Valentine Allen's in Rockingham County.[26]

6 Oct 1786: He purchased land from James Going for £100. Witnesses: Joshua Smith, James Pratt, and _____field Barnes.[27]

1 Nov 1786: He sold 400 acres crossing Paw Paw Creek adjoining Williams and Kellum to Thomas and James Oakley for £100. I'm assuming this is the same Thomas, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Henderson.[28]

30 Nov 1786: He sold 38 acres on the north side of Troublesome Creek, part of 400 acres granted to Thomas Henderson, to John Cunningham for £10. This land adjoined James Grant, John Cunningham, and "said Henderson". Witnesses: William Barksdale and Abraham Fulkerson.[29] This deed demonstrates how very close Thomas' land was to Richard Henderson of Troublesome Creek, who also adjoined John Cunningham.

Feb 1787: Thomas Henderson was appointed to a jury of view to lay out the road to the ferry to be established on the Dan River. In that same session, he was appointed to make a list of the inhabitants of Gallaway's District. That list was turned in during the May session.[30]

15 May 1787: He proved a power of attorney from Emley Bat___ to William Todd.[31]

1787: He was appointed to a jury to view a possible road from Mayo Ford to Lone Island Ford on the Dan River.[32]

Aug 1787: Along with John Williams, he was surety for Robert Galloway to keep a tavern at the courthouse.[33]

26 Jan 1788: Thomas Henderson, John Glenn Junior, and James Rogers witnessed a deed from Bridgar Hainey of Wilkes County, GA to Alexander McClaran for 240 acres on both sides of Great Rockhouse Creek adjoining James Sanders.[34]

May 1788: He proved a deed of gift of slaves from William Hunt Allen to William Hunt Allen Junior, plus two more deeds of gift by Allen.[35]

25 Aug 1788: He was mentioned as an adjoining landowner to Aaron Short, who was having his property on Troublesome Creek seized by court order.[37]

Nov 1788: Along with Samuel Henderson, he was among those appointed as commissioners to divide the lands commonly called Lower Sauratown among the children of James Park Tailey, deceased, and to audit, along with James Taylor, the accounts of John Dunbar, their guardian.[38]

Feb 1790: Thomas was among the sureties posting a bond of $2,000 for [brother] Pleasant Henderson as Coroner of Rockingham County.[39]

1790: Thomas Henderson "and others" received a patent for 640 acres on Still House and Rockhouse Creeks.[40]

1790 Census, Salisbury District, Rockingham County, NC: 4 males over 16, 3 under; 4 females; 14 slaves.[41]

10 Feb 1791: He witnessed a bond for £1,000 from John Marr to Robert Gallaway.[43]

Aug 1791: He was surety for William Farrar, who was given leave to keep a tavern.[44] Also at that session, the court appointed Thomas to make a list of the taxable property on the south side of the Dan River in room of James Hunter. He returned his list that November.[45]

Jul 1792: Thomas and Samuel were among the commissioners appointed to divide the lands of Francis Farley.[46]

6 Feb 1793: Along with Thomas Moore and William Williams, he witnessed a deed from William Williams of Rutherford to John Moore of Guilford for 500 acres on both sides of Troublesome Creek adjoining James Calhoon Junior and James Kinman.[47] This was probably our John Moore, who didn't die until 1829. His son Henry married Jean Henderson, daughter of Richard of Troublesome Creek.

5 Mar 1795: He sold 262 1/2 acres on both sides of Troublesome Creek adjoining Baker, Cunningham, Peoples, and Weatherly to John Lowe for £200.[49]

25 May 1795: William (x) Goff and T. Henderson witnessed a deed from Phillip Gates to James Oliver on Upper Hogan's Creek, a branch of the Dan River.[50]

27 May 1795: Thomas was mentioned as an adjoining landowner in a deed from Nathaniel Linder to Henry King for 174 1/2 acres on Big Troublesome Creek. Other property owners adjoining were William Short, Mitchel, Thomas, and Massey. Witnesses: A. Philips and John Lowe.[51]

7 Jun 1795: Thomas Henderson and A. Philips witnessed a deed from John Howell to Sampson Lanier for 400 acres on Troublesome Creek in both Rockingham and Guilford Counties adjoining James Campbell, Burger Stone, and William Thorp.[52]

30 Oct 1795: Thomas Massey, James Brown, and Thomas Henderson were named as adjoining landowners to a 128 acre parcel on a fork of Big Troublesome conveyed to John Baker by Charles Baker. Witnesses: Job Baker, Aaron Allen and William Jones.[53]

24 Oct 1799: He purchased 186 acres on the waters of Reed Creek, north side of the Dan River, adjoining Scales and Martin Jones from Samuel Hunter for £10. Witnesses: John Oliver and John Burnes.[54]

Jan 1800: He and A. Henderson witnessed a deed of gift of six slaves from John Glenn to step-daughter Polly Hill. The conveyance was proved 3 Feb 1806 by Thomas.[55] A. Henderson was probably his 20 year old son Alexander.

2 Apr 1800: He and John Gilliland witnessed a deed from Frederick Ford to Abraham Oliver on a branch of Jacob's Creek.[56]

1800 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 2 males under 10, 1 10 -16, 4 16-29, 1 over 45; 1 female under 10, 1 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 26-45; 17 slaves.

1800: He received patent #401 for 200 acres on Upper Hogan's Creek. The tract had been entered in 1792.[57] This may have been close to the 172 acres patented to Troublesome Richard in 1799.

15 Feb 1801: Along with John Walker and John Oliver, he witnessed the will of Daniel Harris.[58]

18 Apr 1801: Thomas and [son] Samuel Henderson sold or mortgaged two tracts on the Dan River, one of 600 acres, one of 700 acres, to Robert Donaldson for £1,798.15.10.[59]

2 Feb 1803: He sold 186 acres on the waters of Reed Creek of the Dan River [north side] to William Downey of Stokes County for £250. The parcel was described as adjoining John Scales, Thomas Scales, James Martin, John Jones, Mathew Pegg, John Glenn, and Thomas Hill. Witnesses: Samuel Henderson Junior and George Overton.[60]

1805: He received patent #516 [entered 1801] for 72 acres on the Dan River.[61]

18 Sep 1807: He and John Gilliland witnessed a deed from John Burns to Frederick Bason on both sides of Upper Hogan's Creek adjoining Thomas Henderson.[62]

27 Dec 1808: He made a deed of gift to son Alexander Henderson of 2,000 acres on Upper Hogan's Creek. The conveyance was witnessed by [son] Nathaniel Henderson.[63]

Son Thomas reached 21 years of age on 25 Mar 1808. After that, references to Thomas Henderson may in fact be Thomas Junior. Besides hoping for a designation of Junior, one indicator is that son Thomas was apparently illiterate.

29 Apr 1809: He witnessed a deed from Jeduthan Marr to Isaiah Hancock on Lick Fork of Hogan's Creek.[65]

Sep 1809: He bought 300 acres on Jacob's Creek adjoining Thomas Trollinger from Alexander McClaren for $200. No witnesses were listed.[66] Sarah Henderson, daughter of Richard of Troublesome Creek, married Samuel Trollinger in 1793.

c. 1809: He received a grant of 640 acres on the waters of Stillhouse Creek adjoining Joel Waller and David Bernard.[67]

1810 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male over 45; 1 female 10-16, 1 over 45; 15 slaves.

Jane apparently died of "camp plague" between 1810 and 31 Mar 1815. Was that typhoid or dysentery?

5 Nov 1811: Along with T. (x) Searcy, he witnessed a deed from Robert Gilliland to Nancy and William Goff on both sides of Hogan's Creek.[68]

22 Feb 1812: Along with R. Galloway, he witnessed a deed from Richard Vernon Esquire to William Pitts for land on the south side of the Dan River nearly opposite the mouth of the Mayo River adjoining Overton.[69]

1815 Tax List, Rockingham County, NC: 3,500 acres valued at $5,760; 7 polls. He was listed between James Oliver and Nathaniel Henderson on the list of John Odineal.[70] But Thomas with his four sons equals only five polls. Who are the others?

1820 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 female under 10, 1 16-26; 21 slaves; 5 persons in agriculture.[71]

In the name of God, Amen. I Thomas Henderson of Rockingham County & State of North Carolina do make, ordain & declare this instrument to be my last will and testament revoking all others. Impremis. All my just debts are to be paid by my Executors hereafter to be named.

Item 1st. My Executors are authorised and fully empowered to sell the lands I possess in the county of Rockingham or elsewhere and the money arrising from such sale to apply to the payment of my last debts.

Item 2nd. I lend the use of my negroes (to wit) Annette & Nancy with their increase to my daughter Jane Kindruh for and during her life and at her death it is my will and desire the said negroes with their increase be equally divided among her children as I consider this bequeath to be an equal proportion of my negroes, it is to be considered they are to have no part of the balance of my estate.

Item 3rd. It is my will and desire that my son Alexander be paid the amount of his debt against me for money advanced for me for which he has my note of hand. It is my will that he take such of my negroes as he may choose to satisfy his debt to be valued by any Executors or a majority of them after allowing a fair price for a negro boy Prince which is now in his possession.

Item 4th. I give to my daughter Polly Lacy one negro girl named Lucy and her increase to her and her heirs forever, this gift to be considered as a part of her proportionable part of the negroes hereafter to be divided among my children. Also I give my daughter Polly my silver coffee pott with the ______ therewith.

Item 5th. It is my will and desire that my son Thomas be allowed in the devision of my negroes for his amount ag me say fifty five dollars, his half of old Martinsville, also for expenses in schooling my son Nathl and my daughter Fanny.

Item 6th. It is my will that the balance of my negroes and their property which may remain after settling all my debts be aloted of my Executors in as equal lots as possible and divided among my children (to wit) Samuel, Alexander, Thomas, Nathaniel, and my daughter Polly Lacy, shear and shear alike. It is to be considered that the negro given to my daughter Polly is to be taken into amount in her lot.

Lastly. I appoint my sons Samuel Henderson, Alexander Henderson, Thomas Henderson and my nephew Thomas Searcy Executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 8th day of November 1821.

23 Nov 1821: ". . . at Dansbury . . . on Thurs the 15th inst . . . in his 71st year . . . was a member of the Convention in Hillsboro in 1775 . . . had served his state in the legislature . . ."[73] Other sources supply a death date of 11 Nov.

His estate was sold in parts: 1) On 31 Jan 1822 Nathaniel Henderson sold 640 acres on the headwaters of Rockhouse and Hillhouse Creeks adjoining John Sims, Whittmore, Elmore Walker, and David Bernard. It was sold at a public sale, the parcel being described as part of the John Hamilton and Thomas Henderson estates[74]; 2) On 29 Nov 1825 executor Thomas Searcy sold 298 3/4 acres on the waters of Jacob's Creek adjoining Williams, Abraham Phillips, Nathan Parrot, and James D. Taylor to William Williams for $230.[75] Susan Elizabeth Henderson, one of the heirs of Pleasant Henderson, married William Whittemore.

Children of Thomas and Jane Martin Henderson: As named in will. Some sources also list a Martin Luther Henderson as their child. Martin Luther, however, was not named in Thomas' will.

Mary "Polly" Henderson (16 Jan 1785 - 4 Jul 1850; m. John Lacy 30 May 1803)

*But there may be a problem since Nathaniel was still of school age in 1821 when thomas wrote his will.

14 May 1774: Sarah Martin was born in Hunterdon County, NJ, the daughter of Colonel James and Ruth Rogers Martin.

16 Apr 1776: He was commissioned Lieutenant in the NC Militia, was made Captain in 1778 under [brother] Col. Richard Henderson, and a Major in 1780-1781.[77]

c. 1780: He sold land on Bever Island Creek in Guilford County [later Rockingham] to [brothers] John and Samuel Henderson. Witnesses: Richard Henderson and James Hunter.[79] Richard Henderson was also Pleasant's brother.

Feb 1790: Thomas Henderson and others posted bond of $2,000 for Pleasant as coroner of Rockingham County.[80]

1792: According to Deloris Williams, Pleasant Henderson and Archibald Henderson were named the executors of the will of Elizabeth Williams Henderson, Pleasants mother. Witnesses to the will were Leonard Henderson, Reuben Searcy, and John Rice. Archibald and Leonard were the sons of Judge Richard Henderson.

9 Jul 1794: He received patent #194 for 100 acres on the west side of Jacob's Creek in Rockingham County adjoining Alexander Martin.[81]

8 Oct 1794: He sold 640 acres for £100 to Alexander Martin. The parcel was described as lying on the waters of Jacob's Creek, on the road to Guilford Courthouse Waggon Road, and adjoining Charles Bruce. Witnesses: David Walker and T. Searcy.[82] Pleasant's sister Susanna was married to Reuben Searcy.

31 May 1795: Pleasant purchased 1,000 acres from James Martin for £400. This parcel was described as being on the waters of Upper Hogan's Creek adjoining James Roberts, the west bank of the Meeting House Branch, and the Dan River. Samuel Henderson witnessed the deed.[83]

16 Jul 1795: James Hayes received a patent for 150 acres on Jacob's Creek adjoining John D. Carner, Jacob Whitworth, and Pleasant Henderson.[84]

25 Nov 1797: As assignee of Robert Martin, he reeived a patent for 150 acres on the southwest fork of Jacob's Creek adjoining James Hays and Martin.[85]

Sep 1798: He purchased 395 acres on the waters of Mill Creek of the Dan River from James Martin of Stokes County for £100. Mill Creek was commonly known as Gan's Creek. The land adjoined John Reagan, crossing over Hogan's Creek, where it adjoined Phillip Gates and James Hays. Witnesses: T. (x) Searcy and William Farrar.[86]

31 Aug 1816: He sold 1,707 acres on the waters of Upper Hogan's and Jacob's Creeks adjoining Regan and Robert Martin to Alexander Henderson for $3,400. Witnesses: T. Searcy and Theos Lacy.[87] Niece May Henderson is said by some to have married a man named Theophilus Lacy, while others claim that his name was John. Perhaps he was Theophilus John Lacy.

James Martin Henderson (24 Feb 1787 - 21 Jul 1831; m. Margaret Moore Hill 19 Mar 1812)

Alexander Martin Henderson (16 Mar 1807 - 11 Feb 1873; m. Melinda Williams Wimbish)

Any information is only as reliable as its source. Evaluate the following sources accordingly.

[1] The article appeared in 1960 in a Raleigh newspaper

[2] Harvey H. Henderson, tnhendersons.rootsweb.ancestry.com/franklin2

[3] Rockingham County Historical Society Newsletter, 30 Sep 1994, p. 9-10

[4] Harvey H. Henderson, tnhendersons.rootsweb.ancestry.com/franklin2

[5] Book B, p. 135

[6] Harvey H. Henderson, tnhendersons.rootsweb.ancestry.com/franklin2

[7] Harvey H. Henderson, tnhendersons.rootsweb.ancestry.com/franklin2

[8] Book A, p. 117

[9] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[10] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[11] Book A, p. 123

[12] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[13] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[14] Court Minutes 1786-1975, p. 99

[15] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 110

[16] Court Minutes, 1786-1795, p. 118

[17] Book E, p. 212

[18] Book H, p. 244

[19] Book I, p. 5

[20] Book L, p. 98

[21] Harvey H. Henderson, tnhendersons.rootsweb.ancestry.com/franklin2

[22] Rockingham County Historical Society, The Heritage of Rockingham County, p. 304

[23] Rockingham County Historical Society Newsletter, 30 Sep 1994, p. 9-10

[24] Guilford Book 4, p. 11

[25] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 101B

[26] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[27] Book E, p. 33

[28] Book B, p. 202

[29] Book A, p. 226; also Record Book B, p. 91

[30] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. ___, 39

[31] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[32] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 48

[33] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 51A

[34] John M. King, from Book B, p. 26

[35] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[36] Roberts, p. 12

[37] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 69

[38] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 79, 74

[39] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 82

[40] Book N, p. 385

[41] Heads of Families, First Census of the U.S. 1790, North Carolina, p. 169

[42] Rockingham County Historical Society, The Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy, v. 10, n. 2, p. 89, Dec 1985

[43] Book N, p. 9

[44] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 110

[45] Court Minutes 1786-1795

[46] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 118

[47] Guilford Deed Book 5, p. 431

[48] Roberts, Iowa DAR, p. 12

[49] Book D, p. 163

[50] Book N, p. 438

[51] John M. King, from Book D, p. 140

[52] John M. King, from Book D, p. 198

[53] John M. King, from Book E, p. 23

[54] Book M, p. 313

[55] Book M, p. 359

[56] Book M, p. 85

[57] The Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy, v. 20, n. 2, p. 30/Not recorded in books

[58] Vol. A, p. ___

[59] Book H, p. 244

[60] Book M, p. 315

[61] The Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy, v. 20, n. 2, p. 31/Not recorded in books

[62] Book N, p. 212

[63] Book R, p. 223

[64] Book A, p. 104

[65] Book N, p. 140

[66] Book S, p. 192

[67] Book N, p. 385

[68] Book O, p. 263

[69] Book O, p. 284

[70] The Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy, v. 5, n. 2, p. 14, Dec 1980

[71] Rockingham County 1820 Census, p. 590

[72] Will Book A, p. 175

[73] Neal, p. 314, from Raleigh Register, 23 Nov 1821

[74] Book X, p. 9

[75] Book Z, p. 182

[76] DAR, Patriot Index, Roberts, p. 13; Lucy Barnett Moore. I've attempted to find the proper author and title of Roberts, Iowa DAR, which is apparently a book, but to no avail.

[77] James Hunter Chapter, NSDAR, Early Families of the North Carolina Counties of Rockingham and Stokes with Revolutionary Service, Vol. I, p. 131, 142; NCDAR p. 37

[78] Lucy Moore Barnett

[79] Book B, p. 135

[80] Court Minutes 1786-1795, p. 82

[81] Book D, p. 274

[82] Book D, p. 302

[83] Book D, p. 301

[84] John M. King, from Book D, p. 258

[85] Book E, p. 215

[86] Book P, p. 43

[87] Book R, p. 226

[88] Lucy Moore Barnett; NCDAR, p. 37