Lemonds: Troublesome Creek

 George Lemonds & Elizabeth Sprout

George Lemonds was supposedly born between 1760 and 1765.  William Lemonds of Troublesome Creek may have been his father or uncle.  If anyone can provide evidence cementing the relationship of George and William and/or George and Joseph, please contact me at nancy@nancysdeadrelatives.com.  

7 Apr 1786: Along with John Steward and William Langford, George Lemond witnessed a deed for one acre on the south side of Piney Creek adjoining Peter Perkins from William Plumlee to Speedwell Congregation.[1]

26 Jan 1787: George Lemond witnessed a deed from Thomas Moore to James Mulloy on Richland Creek, along with John Rhodes and A. Phillips.[1a] 

6 Apr 1792: George Lemond purchased 180 acres on the south side of Big Troublesome from Mary, Sampson, and Elizabeth Lanier.  This parcel adjoined Harston, Marr, Hubbard Peeples, Robert Cummings, and Francis McBride and was part of an earlier grant made to James Lanier, deceased.  The witnesses were John Lemond, A. Phillips, and Robert Cumming.[2]   For creek locations, see Relevant Water Courses in Rockingham County.

1 Jun 1793: George Lemon and Joseph (x) Lemond witnessed a deed from Joseph Erwin of Guilford County to John Lemond for 500 acres on Sulphur Fork of the Red River in TN.[3]  This area lies on the border of present-day Robertson and Montgomery Counties, TN.  If the deed had not been recorded in Rockingham County, I'd have assumed these were entirely different Lemonds.

27 Dec 1797: Along with Robert Barr, George Leoman witnessed a deed from John George to Charles Moore on the waters of Big Troublesome.[4]

24 Jul 1798: George Loaman and Henry Moore witnessede a deed from Abraham Philips to Thomas King Junior for 5 acres on Great Rockhouse Creek.[4a]

Where was he in 1800?  He wasn't with William and Elizabeth.

10 Mar 1801: Along with John Lowe, David Scales, and Edward Peoples, George Lemon witnessed the will of John Cunningham.[5]

21 May 1804: George Lamon served on a committee submitting the division of lands belonging to John Marr, deceased.  Other committee members were John Lowe, John Owen, and William Lamon. 

1 Dec 1806: In a deed from John Lemmond to Benjamin Dilworth on the south side of Troublesome Creek, the parcel was described as adjoining George Lemmond, Robert Cumming, and John Moore.[6]

21 Sep 1809: George Lemon was appointed to a committee to lay off the dower property of Nancy Mitchell.  Other committeemen:  S. Lanier, S. King, Thomas Massy, Ezekiel Witty, Henry King, Nathan Massey, Moses Lomax, David Martin, Robert Cumming, James Blair, and John Winchester.[7]

1810 Census, Rockingham County, NC: George Lemmon was listed with 3 males under 10, 2 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 female under 10, 2 16-26, 1 over 45; 3 slaves.[8]

1 Apr 1814: In his will Richard Henderson described his land as adjoining George Lemmond and George Murray.[9]

1 Jun 1814: A Troublesome Creek parcel sold by Hugh Lynch to James Whitsett was described as adjoining George Leamond, Edward Peeples, and Robert Cumming.[10]

1815 Tax List, Rockingham County, NC: George Lemonds was assessed for 350 acres valued at $750 and 3 polls on the List of Abraham Philips.[10a]

19 May 1816: George Lemond was listed as an adjoining property owner in deeds of gift from Richard Henderson Senior to William and John Henderson on the waters of Big Troublesome.[11]

1820 Census, Rockingham County, NC: George Lemmon's household consisted of  2 males 10-16, 2 16-26, 1 over 45; 1 female 16-26, 1 over 45; 8 slaves.[12]

1 Sep 1820: George Lemond purchased 200 acres seized from James Lemonds and sold at public auction for the exact amount ($134.20) that James was indebted to James Patrick and Joseph Lemonds.  The acreage adjoined Richard Henderson, as well as former lines of Thomas King, Allen, James Brown, Robert Small, and Edward King.[13]

4 Sep 1824: George Lemonds, Robert Cumming, and Moore were cited as an adjoining landowners in a deed from Benjamin Dilworth to Abraham Dilworth on the south side of Troublesome Creek.[14]

12 May 1829: George Lemon was named as an adjoining landowner in a trust deed from John Henderson to John Moore Senior for 100 acres on the waters of Big Troublesome.  Other property owners mentioned were William and Richard Henderson, Henry Moore, and John C. Murray.[15]

1830 Census, Rockingham County, NC: 1 male 20-30, 1 60-70; 1 female 5-10, 1 60-70; 11 slaves.  The household was listed close to Smith Moore, Stephen Henry, Joseph Lemmons, and William Lemmons.[16]

7 Mar 1831: George Lemonds was among the commissioners dividing the estate of John Low, Esquire, on the south side of Big Troublesome.  Other commissioners were Moses and Charles Taylor, Nathan Massey, and Elijah Witty.[17]

4 May 1831: He was among the landowners adjoining 100 acres on Big Troublesome Creek being mortgaged by John Henderson.  Others listed were William and Richard Henderson, and John C. Murray.[18]

30 Nov 1831: Along with Henry Moore, Richard Henderson Junior, and John C. Murray, George Lemond was listed as an adjoining landowner in a deed from John Henderson to Alfred Edwards on the waters of Troublesome Creek.[19]

11 Jan 1832: George Lemonds was listed as an adjoining landowner in a deed from Alfred Edwards to Pleasant Henderson on the waters of Troublesome Creek.  Others adjoining were Henry Moore, Richard Henderson and, and John C. Murray.[20]

26 Dec 1832: George Lemon witnessed a deed from Moses Taylor to Joel Fagg for 116 acres on both sides of Troublesome Creek.[21]

8 Dec 1835: He was listed among the adjoining property owners in a deed from Thomas Parker to Hervey Dilworth on the waters of Big Troublesome and Big Rockhouse. Other landowners included John C. Murray, Richard Henderson, McBride, and Francis Vaughn.[22]

21 Nov 1837: Along with Peeples, Robert Cumming's and Marr's old lines, he was listed as an adjoining landowner in a deed from Alfred Whitsett to James Whitsett on the dividing ridge between the waters of the Haw River and Troublesome Creek.[23]

George died before 5 Sep 1839 when slaves from his estate were divided among his heirs.  As will be seen, "deceased" didn't always appear when adjoining property owners were mentioned.  He could therefore have died any time after 26 Dec 1832 when he witnessed a deed. 

In that "property" division on 5 Sep 1839, the heirs were wife Elizabeth and children Joseph, Milton, Ellerson B and Zaza D. Lemonds; and James Roach, husband of Polly Lemonds; William Irvin, agent for John Moore; and Isaac Cummings, guardian of Mary Cummings.[24]  The commissioners were George D. Boyd and Blake W. Braswell.

1840 Census, Rockingham County, NC: Elizabeth Lemmons was enumerated with 1 male 30-40, 1 50-60; 1 female 30-40, 1 80-90.  They were listed next to [son] Milton Limmond.  The 30-40 year old male could be son Zaza, but who is the 50-60 year old male?  Both Zaza and William are unaccounted for in 1840.

There are several mentions of George as an adjoining property owner after he was known to be dead: 1) 22 Jan 1840 in a deed from Harvey Dilworth to William Moore on the waters of Big Troublesome and Big Rock House Creeks; 2) 19 Oct 1843 in a deed from Alfred M. Whitsett to Smith Moore on the dividing ridge between the waters of the Haw River and Troublesome Creek, along with Joel Fagg and Robert Cummings; 3) 24 Nov 1847: in deed from Williams Moore to David Woolen on the waters of Big Troublesome Creek.[25] 

Children of George and Elizabeth Sprout Lemonds:

Betsy Jane Lemonds (16 Nov 1791 - 4 Feb 1861; m. John Moore 31 Oct 1809)

Polly Lemonds (m. James Roach 13 Feb 1822)

Elizabeth Lemonds (m. Isaac Cumming 12 Apr 1819)

Joseph Lemonds*(     - 26 Jul 1844; m. Mary King 24 Mar 1825)

Milton Lemonds (m. Sarah King)

3 May 1839: Peter Lemonds and John Massey witnessed a bill of sale from Henry King to "daughter Sarah Lemonds, wife of Milton Lemonds".[26]     NEW 18 Apr 2012

Ellison B. Lemonds

Zaza D. Lemonds (     - 18 Nov 1848)

*There was a Joseph Lemons/Lemonds born on 20 May 1775, parents unknown.  He could possibly have been this Joseph.

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