Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Elizabeth Catherine Gaddy^1,2

F, b. 30 March 1835, d. 23 November 1906

Last Edited

7 Feb 2007

Birth*

Elizabeth Catherine Gaddy was born on 30 March 1835 at North Carolina.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Enoch Benjamin Ward circa 1855 at North Carolina.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1855,her married name was Ward.¹

Death*

Elizabeth Catherine Gaddy died on 23 November 1906 at North Carolina at age 71; buried at the Ward Family Cemetery near Rowland.¹

Family

Enoch Benjamin Ward b. 17 May 1839, d. 3 May 1904

Child

Florence Louisa Ward+¹ b. 21 Nov 1867, d. 29 Jan 1914

Citations

[S1329] Peggy T. Townsend, Robeson County Cemeteries, Ward.
[S894] Elaine Connell Marshall Curtis and his daughter, "Ancestral File of Marshall Curtis and Elaine Connell", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Doris H. (?)¹

F, b. 9 March 1925, d. 25 March 1986

Last Edited

4 Dec 2006

Birth*

Doris H. (?) was born on 9 March 1925.¹

Married Name

As of between 1940 and 1950,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Edward Curtis, son of John Albright Curtis and Winifred F. Grant, between 1940 and 1950.¹

Death*

Doris H. (?) died on 25 March 1986 at Chesterfield, South Carolina, at age 61.¹

Family

Charles Edward Curtis b. 31 Mar 1921, d. 18 Oct 2000

Citations

[S1330] James and Julie Pigg, Chesterfield Cemeteries, McBee.

Infant Daughter Curtis¹

F, b. 1912, d. 1912

Father

John Albright Curtis¹ b. 4 Apr 1878, d. 18 Dec 1940

Mother

Winifred F. Grant¹ b. 13 Jun 1884, d. 26 Sep 1968

Last Edited

4 Dec 2006

Death*

Infant Daughter Curtis died in 1912 at Chesterfield, South Carolina; buried at the Union Methodist Church Cemetery in Chesterfield County.¹

Birth*

She was born in 1912 at Chesterfield, South Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1330] James and Julie Pigg, Chesterfield Cemeteries, Union Methodist Church.

Helen Mae Curtis¹

F, b. 19 August 1903, d. 9 June 1904

Father

John Albright Curtis¹ b. 4 Apr 1878, d. 18 Dec 1940

Mother

Winifred F. Grant¹ b. 13 Jun 1884, d. 26 Sep 1968

Last Edited

17 Feb 2010

Birth*

Helen Mae Curtis was born on 19 August 1903 at Chesterfield, South Carolina.^1,2

Death*

She died on 9 June 1904 at Chesterfield, South Carolina; buried at the Union Methodist Church Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1330] James and Julie Pigg, Chesterfield Cemeteries, Union Methodist Church.
[S1951] Don Curtis, "Email from Don Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 17 February 2010.

Roy Luren Bowman^1,2

M, b. 26 June 1889, d. 8 June 1980

Last Edited

5 Dec 2006

Birth*

Roy Luren Bowman was born on 26 June 1889 at North Carolina.²

Marriage*

He married Mabel Roach, daughter of Thomas Jackson Roach and Lula Mary Curtis, on 24 December 1913 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

Death*

Roy Luren Bowman died on 8 June 1980 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 90.²

Family

Mabel Roach b. 8 Jan 1895, d. 12 Jan 1988

Citations

[S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages, Book 1913, page 0044.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Moses Robbins¹

M, b. 26 January 1765, d. 28 March 1850

Father

John Robbins¹ b. c 1741, d. 8 May 1834

Mother

Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis¹ b. c 1744, d. b 1816

Last Edited

27 Nov 2015

Birth*

Moses Robbins was born on 26 January 1765 at Rowan, North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Alice Harlan on 25 April 1786 at Randolph, North Carolina.^2,3

NoteB*

In the December 1787 term, the grand jury charged Moses Robins, Thomas Williams and Caleb Curtis for "behaveing in a rioting manner."⁴

NoteB*

On 10 March 1788 the grand jury charged John Wolverton with assaulting Moses Robins.⁵

Death*

Moses Robbins died on 28 March 1850 at Wayne, Indiana, at age 85.¹

Family

Alice Harlan b. 22 Jul 1764, d. 14 Jun 1835

Children

Margaret Robbins⁶ b. 1787, d. 14 Dec 1870
Elizabeth Robbins⁷ b. 3 Sep 1796, d. 5 Feb 1885
Harlan Robbins⁸ b. 4 May 1800, d. 11 Oct 1842
Moses Robbins⁹ b. 27 Oct 1804, d. 29 Nov 1879

Citations

[S866] Alyce H. Kenady, Robbins History (Kenady).
[S866] Alyce H. Kenady, Robbins History (Kenady), page 5.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, from court records.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 19 (Criminal Actions 1787 File-B, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 1999, page 21 (CR 81.326.1 - Undated Criminal Actions, NC Archives).
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Chili, Miami, Indiana.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hopland, Mendocino, California.
[S2299] SAR Nations Society, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, Robert Bernard Pitman.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Locust Grove, Wayne, Indiana.

Alice Harlan¹

F, b. 22 July 1764, d. 14 June 1835

Last Edited

27 Nov 2015

Birth*

Alice Harlan was born on 22 July 1764 at Chester, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Married Name

As of 25 April 1786,her married name was Robbins.^1,3

Name Variation

As of 25 April 1786, Alice Harlan was also known as Ellen Harlan.³

Marriage*

She married Moses Robbins, son of John Robbins and Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis, on 25 April 1786 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,3

Death*

Alice Harlan died on 14 June 1835 at Wayne, Indiana, at age 70; buried at Locus Grove Cemetery.^1,2

(Witness) Bio

Alice Harlan was born July 22, 1764, in West Marlborough Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania. She immigrated when about three years of age, with her parents to Cumberland County, North Carolina, and later with them to Randolph County where she was married. Moses and Alice Robbins and their family immigrated in 1816, to Wayne County, Indiana, and settled on lands near the present town of Centerville. Alice died in Wayne County on June 17, 1835, and Moses died on March 28. 1850. They were both buried in the Robbins' Burying Grounds, now known as Locust Grove Cemetery, near Abington, Indiana in Wayne County.⁴

Family

Moses Robbins b. 26 Jan 1765, d. 28 Mar 1850

Children

Margaret Robbins⁵ b. 1787, d. 14 Dec 1870
Elizabeth Robbins⁶ b. 3 Sep 1796, d. 5 Feb 1885
Harlan Robbins⁷ b. 4 May 1800, d. 11 Oct 1842
Moses Robbins⁴ b. 27 Oct 1804, d. 29 Nov 1879

Citations

[S866] Alyce H. Kenady, Robbins History (Kenady), page 5.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Locus Grove, Wayne, Indiana.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, from court records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Locust Grove, Wayne, Indiana.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Chili, Miami, Indiana.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hopland, Mendocino, California.
[S2299] SAR Nations Society, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, Robert Bernard Pitman.

Elenor Robbins¹

F, b. 1762, d. 22 October 1852

Father

Joseph Robbins Sr.¹ b. c 1730, d. bt Jun 1788 - Sep 1788

Mother

Alice A. (Alse, Else) Robbins¹ b. c 1734, d. bt Jul 1790 - Apr 1793

Last Edited

23 Jun 2015

Birth*

Elenor Robbins was born in 1762 at Virginia; or Rowan County, North Carolina.¹

Name Variation

As of 1762, Elenor Robbins was also known as Ellender Robbins.

NoteB*

On 9 June 1788, "Ellener Robbins single woman of the County of Randolph made oath before us Aaron Hile and Thomas Dougan, two of the Justices of the peace for said county that she has been sometimes past delivered of a bastard child and has charged Ben Curtis of being the father of the said child." "These are therefore to command you [the sheriff] in the name of the state of North Carolina to command you to apprehend the said Ben Curtis and him bring before us or any two justices for the said county to answer the said charges."²

NoteB*

On that same day, Joseph and John Robins posted bond that Benjamin would appear to answer the charge that he begat a child on the body of Ealoner Robins.³

Marriage License*

She and Benjamin Clearwater obtained a marriage license on 2 August 1788 at Randolph, North Carolina; date license fee paid.⁴

Married Name

As of 23 December 1788,her married name was Clearwater.^4,5

Marriage

Elenor Robbins married Benjamin Clearwater on 23 December 1788 at Randolph, North Carolina; by David Coltrane, J.P., at the home of Moses Robbins; the pension file has badly conflicting dates of the marriage; the only plausible reason for the delay after receiving the marriage license would be the indenture of Namon to Nathaniel Kerr on 12 December.⁵

Census*

Elenor Robbins and Benjamin Clearwater appeared on the census of 1790 at Greenville, South Carolina, page 119, 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, 3 females.⁶

Census

Elenor Robbins appeared on the census of 1820 at Habersham, Georgia, page 121, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 18-25, 1 female 45 and over; listed as Eleanor Walters or Watters.⁷

NoteB*

Eleanor Waters and Olive Stephens were among the 15 charter members of the Mud Creek Baptist Church in Habersham County, Georgia, organized 14 June 1821.⁸

Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 at Habersham, Georgia, page 22, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 50-60; age is 10 years off, spelling is Elanor Waters.⁹

Census*

She appeared on the census of 8 November 1850 at District 38, Hall, Georgia, page 421, widowed, real estate valued at $100, lived next to or with Olive and Thomas Stephens.¹

Death*

She died on 22 October 1852 at the home of Thomas and Olive Stephens, Hall, Georgia.⁵

Family 1

Benjamin Curtis Sr. b. c 1759, d. bt Dec 1827 - Apr 1828

Child

Naaman Curtis+¹ b. Mar 1782, d. 29 Mar 1826

Family 2

Benjamin Clearwater b. 1748, d. 7 Mar 1848

Children

Deborah Clearwater+⁵ b. 1789, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Rachel Clearwater+⁵ b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Olive Clearwater⁵ b. 21 Sep 1794, d. 12 Jul 1869

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1250] North Carolina State Archives, Randolph County Bonds.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 20, Criminal Actions.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 1983, page 44, "Account and State Transfers & Fines."
[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1338] Mary L. Church, Church History of Habersham County, Georgia.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.

Rachel Robbins¹

F, b. circa 1760, d. between 1815 and 1820

Father

Joseph Robbins Sr.¹ b. c 1730, d. bt Jun 1788 - Sep 1788

Mother

Alice A. (Alse, Else) Robbins¹ b. c 1734, d. bt Jul 1790 - Apr 1793

Last Edited

17 Jan 2009

Birth*

Rachel Robbins was born circa 1760 at Virginia; or Rowan County, North Carolina; based only on Benjamin's date of birth.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1783,her married name was Curtis.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Curtis Sr., son of Samuel Curtis, circa 1783 at Randolph, North Carolina; marriage is proven through Joseph Robbins' will.¹

Census

Rachel Robbins and Benjamin Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 303, 1 male under 16, 1 male over 16, 4 females.⁴

Death*

Rachel Robbins died between 1815 and 1820 at Williamson, Tennessee; Benjamin was widowed in the 1820 census and their last known child was born about 1804; I think the date of death is closer to 1820.²

Family

Benjamin Curtis Sr. b. c 1759, d. bt Dec 1827 - Apr 1828

Children

Anne Curtis+^5,6 b. 1784, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Joshua Curtis+^2,6 b. c 1785, d. c Oct 1841
Nancy Curtis⁷ b. c 1787
Rebecca Curtis^2,6 b. bt 1789 - 1794, d. Apr 1841
Mary Curtis+^2,6 b. 1790, d. bt 1861 - 1870
Amy Curtis^3,4 b. bt 1791 - 1800, d. b 1827
Benjamin Curtis Jr.+^8,6 b. bt 1795 - 1802, d. 1826
Aaron Curtis^2,6 b. bt 1795 - 1802, d. 13 Jul 1824
Moses Curtis^2,6 b. bt 1795 - 1802
Rachel Curtis+^2,6 b. 1804, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Citations

[S1065] Will of Joseph Robbins Randolph County Will Book 1, page 62.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1025] Will of Benjamin Curtis, Sr. Will Book Number 4, page 299.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S896] Probate Record of Aaron Curtis unknown file number.
[S1038] Williamson County Deed Records: Book J, page 218, Registrar of Deeds.
[S897] Probate File of Benjamin Curtis unknown file number.

Sally (?)¹

F, b. between 1760 and 1780, d. after 1830

Last Edited

8 Dec 2006

Birth*

Sally (?) was born between 1760 and 1780.

Married Name

As of circa 1821,her married name was Curtis.

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Curtis Sr., son of Samuel Curtis, circa 1821 at Williamson, Tennessee; no marriage record; name from Benjamin's will.^1,2

Death*

Sally (?) died after 1830 at Tennessee.¹

Family

Benjamin Curtis Sr. b. c 1759, d. bt Dec 1827 - Apr 1828

Citations

[S1025] Will of Benjamin Curtis, Sr. Will Book Number 4, page 299.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.

Benjamin Clearwater¹

M, b. 1748, d. 7 March 1848

Last Edited

23 Jun 2015

Birth*

Benjamin Clearwater was born in 1748 at Virginia.²

Milit-Beg*

He began military service in February 1776 at Virginia for a three-year term under Captain William Barret, 3rd Regiment, U.S. Cavalry; afterwards Col. Washington.²

Milit-End*

He ended military service in June 1782 at Richmond, Henrico, Virginia; possibly June 1783.²

Marriage License*

He and Elenor Robbins obtained a marriage license on 2 August 1788 at Randolph, North Carolina; date license fee paid.¹

Marriage

Benjamin Clearwater married Elenor Robbins, daughter of Joseph Robbins Sr. and Alice A. (Alse, Else) Robbins, on 23 December 1788 at Randolph, North Carolina; by David Coltrane, J.P., at the home of Moses Robbins; the pension file has badly conflicting dates of the marriage; the only plausible reason for the delay after receiving the marriage license would be the indenture of Namon to Nathaniel Kerr on 12 December.²

Census*

Benjamin Clearwater and Elenor Robbins appeared on the census of 1790 at Greenville, South Carolina, page 119, 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, 3 females.³

Milit-Beg

Benjamin Clearwater began military service in 1814 in Captain Love's company of Colonel Nicholas Long's Regiment, 43rd Regiment U.S. Infantry; no record found.²

Milit-End

He ended military service in May 1815; having served 17 months.²

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth (?) in October 1822 at Tennessee; if this marriage actually occurred, it was bigamous, as he and Elenor never divorced.²

Census*

Benjamin Clearwater appeared on the census of 1840 at Dickson, Tennessee, page 193, living alone, age 90-100; indexed as Benjn. C. Waters.⁴

Death*

He died on 7 March 1848 at Dickson, Tennessee.²

Family 1

Elenor Robbins b. 1762, d. 22 Oct 1852

Children

Deborah Clearwater+² b. 1789, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Rachel Clearwater+² b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Olive Clearwater² b. 21 Sep 1794, d. 12 Jul 1869

Family 2

Elizabeth (?) b. 1803

Child

Betsy Ann Clearwater² b. 1824

Citations

[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 1983, page 44, "Account and State Transfers & Fines."
[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Deborah Clearwater¹

F, b. 1789, d. between 1851 and 1860

Father

Benjamin Clearwater¹ b. 1748, d. 7 Mar 1848

Mother

Elenor Robbins¹ b. 1762, d. 22 Oct 1852

Last Edited

15 Dec 2006

Birth*

Deborah Clearwater was born in 1789 at Greenville, South Carolina.²

Married Name

As of circa 1807,her married name was Raper.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Unknown Raper circa 1807 at South Carolina.^1,2

Census

Deborah Clearwater appeared on the census of 1820 at Capt. Abbercombie's District, Hall, Georgia, page 145, household of John Rapier, 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 2 males 18-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, 1 male over 45.³

Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 at Habersham, Georgia, page 63, 1 female 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49.⁴

NoteB

In 1833, the School Report for the 268th Militia District included Washington Roper (age 14), Sarah Rober (age 16) and Olif Roper (age 9), along with Curtis, Sarah, Melinda and Martha Nicholson.⁵

NoteB*

Deborah was recieved by experience into the Camp Creek Baptist Church in Hambersham County on 10 October 1835 and dismissed by letter of 7 November 1835.⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 at DeKalb, Alabama, page 173, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 1 female 50-59; spelled "Daffa Roper," lived near to H. Roper, age 20-19.⁷

Census*

She appeared on the census of 29 November 1850 at District 24, Dekalb, Alabama, page 394, widowed, living with George and Ellender Eaton.²

Death*

She died between 1851 and 1860; no further record found.¹

Residence*

She lived in August 1854 at Dade, Georgia; according to her sister's statement in Hall County Court.¹

Family

Unknown Raper b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Children

Ellender Raper² b. 1809
Sarah Raper+² b. 1820

Citations

[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1333] Jr. Robert S. Davis, Hall County School Reports.
[S1339] Herbert B. Kimzey, Habersham County Genealogical REcords.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Unknown Raper¹

M, b. between 1780 and 1790, d. before 1840

Last Edited

9 Dec 2006

Birth*

Unknown Raper was born between 1780 and 1790.¹

Marriage*

He married Deborah Clearwater, daughter of Benjamin Clearwater and Elenor Robbins, circa 1807 at South Carolina.^1,2

Death*

Unknown Raper died before 1840 at Georgia.¹

Family

Deborah Clearwater b. 1789, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Children

Ellender Raper² b. 1809
Sarah Raper+² b. 1820

Citations

[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Rachel Clearwater¹

F, b. 1793, d. between 1851 and 1860

Father

Benjamin Clearwater¹ b. 1748, d. 7 Mar 1848

Mother

Elenor Robbins¹ b. 1762, d. 22 Oct 1852

Last Edited

15 Dec 2006

Birth*

Rachel Clearwater was born in 1793 at Greenville, South Carolina; or 1799; age can be read as 51 or 57 in 1850 census; statement of Olive Stephens was that Rachel was 62 in 1854.^2,1

Married Name

As of circa 1810,her married name was Nicholson.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Unknown Nicholson circa 1810 at South Carolina.^1,2

Census

Rachel Clearwater appeared on the census of 1830 at Hall, Georgia, page 99, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40; widowed, lived next to Thomas Stephens.³

NoteB*

He registered for the Cherokee Land Lottery of 1832.⁴

Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 at Lumpkin, Georgia, page 264, 1 male 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50.⁵

Census*

She appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 at Auraria District, Lumpkin, Georgia, page 36, occupation none, widowed, renting, Henderson was a miner.²

Death*

She died between 1851 and 1860 at Georgia; not found in 1860 census.⁶

Residence*

She lived in August 1854 at Lumpkin, Georgia; according to her sister's statement in Hall County Court.¹

Family

Unknown Nicholson b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Children

Citations

[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1333] Jr. Robert S. Davis, Hall County School Reports.

Unknown Nicholson¹

M, b. between 1780 and 1790, d. before 1840

Last Edited

15 Dec 2006

Birth*

Unknown Nicholson was born between 1780 and 1790.²

Marriage*

He married Rachel Clearwater, daughter of Benjamin Clearwater and Elenor Robbins, circa 1810 at South Carolina.^1,2

Death*

Unknown Nicholson died before 1840 at Georgia.^1,2

Family

Rachel Clearwater b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Children

Citations

[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1333] Jr. Robert S. Davis, Hall County School Reports.

Olive Clearwater¹

F, b. 21 September 1794, d. 12 July 1869

Father

Benjamin Clearwater¹ b. 1748, d. 7 Mar 1848

Mother

Elenor Robbins¹ b. 1762, d. 22 Oct 1852

Last Edited

15 Dec 2006

Birth*

Olive Clearwater was born on 21 September 1794 at Greenville, South Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1812,her married name was Stephens.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Stephens circa 1812 at South Carolina.^1,2

Census

Olive Clearwater and Thomas Stephens appeared on the census of 1820 at Capt. Reid's District, Hall, Georgia, page 140, 2 males and 1 female under 10, 1 male 26-44 and 1 female 16-25.³

NoteB*

Eleanor Waters and Olive Stephens were among the 15 charter members of the Mud Creek Baptist Church in Habersham County, Georgia, organized 14 June 1821.⁴

Census

Olive Clearwater and Thomas Stephens appeared on the census of 1830 at Hall, Georgia, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 30-40.⁵

Census

Olive Clearwater and Thomas Stephens appeared on the census of 1840 at Hall, Georgia, page 186, 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 40-49; "x" in box for males under 5.⁶

Census*

Olive Clearwater and Thomas Stephens appeared on the census of 8 November 1850 at 38th District, Hall, Georgia, page 421, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $750, 4 children and Ellender at home.²

Census

Olive Clearwater and Thomas Stephens appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at 410th District, Hall, Georgia, page 79, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 1 son and an insane girl named Yarberry, age 18.⁷

Death*

Olive Clearwater died on 12 July 1869 at Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, at age 74.¹

Family

Thomas Stephens b. 16 Aug 1792, d. 30 Mar 1873

Citations

[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1338] Mary L. Church, Church History of Habersham County, Georgia.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Thomas Stephens¹

M, b. 16 August 1792, d. 30 March 1873

Last Edited

10 Dec 2006

Birth*

Thomas Stephens was born on 16 August 1792 at South Carolina.²

Marriage*

He married Olive Clearwater, daughter of Benjamin Clearwater and Elenor Robbins, circa 1812 at South Carolina.^1,2

Census

Thomas Stephens and Olive Clearwater appeared on the census of 1820 at Capt. Reid's District, Hall, Georgia, page 140, 2 males and 1 female under 10, 1 male 26-44 and 1 female 16-25.³

Census

Thomas Stephens and Olive Clearwater appeared on the census of 1830 at Hall, Georgia, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 30-40.⁴

Census

Thomas Stephens and Olive Clearwater appeared on the census of 1840 at Hall, Georgia, page 186, 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 40-49; "x" in box for males under 5.⁵

Census*

Thomas Stephens and Olive Clearwater appeared on the census of 8 November 1850 at 38th District, Hall, Georgia, page 421, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $750, 4 children and Ellender at home.²

Census

Thomas Stephens and Olive Clearwater appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at 410th District, Hall, Georgia, page 79, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 1 son and an insane girl named Yarberry, age 18.⁶

Census*

Thomas Stephens appeared on the census of 2 August 1870 at Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, page 130b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, no children, Ann Yarberry kept house for him.⁷

Death*

He died on 30 March 1873 at Craighead, Arkansas, at age 80.¹

Family

Olive Clearwater b. 21 Sep 1794, d. 12 Jul 1869

Citations

[S1331] Benjamin Clearwater, Pension File, W4925.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Henderson Nicholson¹

M, b. 1829

Father

Unknown Nicholson¹ b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Mother

Rachel Clearwater¹ b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

8 Dec 2006

Birth*

Henderson Nicholson was born in 1829 at Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 Auraria District, Lumpkin, Georgia, in the household of Rachel Clearwater; page 36, occupation none, widowed, renting, Henderson was a miner.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Ellender Raper¹

F, b. 1809

Father

Unknown Raper¹ b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Mother

Deborah Clearwater¹ b. 1789, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

9 Dec 2006

Birth*

Ellender Raper was born in 1809 at South Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of between 1825 and 1840,her married name was Eaton.¹

Marriage*

She married George W. Eaton between 1825 and 1840.¹

Census*

Ellender Raper and George W. Eaton appeared on the census of 29 November 1850 at District 24, DeKalb, Alabama, page 394, occupation farmer, renting, no children 3 in laws.¹

Family

George W. Eaton b. 1805

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

George W. Eaton¹

M, b. 1805

Last Edited

9 Dec 2006

Birth*

George W. Eaton was born in 1805 at South Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Ellender Raper, daughter of Unknown Raper and Deborah Clearwater, between 1825 and 1840.¹

Census*

George W. Eaton and Ellender Raper appeared on the census of 29 November 1850 at District 24, DeKalb, Alabama, page 394, occupation farmer, renting, no children 3 in laws.¹

Family

Ellender Raper b. 1809

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Sarah Raper¹

F, b. 1820

Father

Unknown Raper¹ b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Mother

Deborah Clearwater¹ b. 1789, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

9 Dec 2006

Birth*

Sarah Raper was born in 1820 at Georgia; could be a daughter or a widow of a Raper son.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 November 1850 District 24, DeKalb, Alabama, in the household of Ellender Raper and George W. Eaton; page 394, occupation farmer, renting, no children 3 in laws.¹

Family

Child

William Raper¹ b. 1840

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

William Raper¹

M, b. 1840

Mother

Sarah Raper¹ b. 1820

Last Edited

9 Dec 2006

Birth*

William Raper was born in 1840 at Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 November 1850 District 24, DeKalb, Alabama, in the household of Ellender Raper and George W. Eaton; page 394, occupation farmer, renting, no children 3 in laws.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Joshua Nicholson¹

M, b. 1813

Father

Unknown Nicholson¹ b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Mother

Rachel Clearwater¹ b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

15 Dec 2006

Birth*

Joshua Nicholson was born in 1813 at Georgia; or South Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Rachael Obarr on 23 August 1831 at Hall, Georgia.²

Census*

Joshua Nicholson and Rachael Obarr appeared on the census of 1840 at Habersham, Georgia, page 141, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.³

Family

Rachael Obarr b. c 1815

Citations

[S1333] Jr. Robert S. Davis, Hall County School Reports.
[S1224] Patricia K. Jones and Becky Nix, Hall County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Mary Nicholson¹

F, b. 1815

Father

Unknown Nicholson¹ b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Mother

Rachel Clearwater¹ b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

10 Dec 2006

Birth*

Mary Nicholson was born in 1815 at Georgia; or South Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1333] Jr. Robert S. Davis, Hall County School Reports.

Sarah (Sally) Nicholson¹

F, b. 1817

Father

Unknown Nicholson¹ b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Mother

Rachel Clearwater¹ b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

15 Dec 2006

Birth*

Sarah (Sally) Nicholson was born in 1817 at Georgia.¹

Citations

[S1333] Jr. Robert S. Davis, Hall County School Reports.

Curtis Nicholson¹

M, b. 1819

Father

Unknown Nicholson¹ b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1840

Mother

Rachel Clearwater¹ b. 1793, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

10 Dec 2006

Birth*

Curtis Nicholson was born in 1819 at Georgia.¹

Citations

[S1333] Jr. Robert S. Davis, Hall County School Reports.

Rachael Obarr¹

F, b. circa 1815

Last Edited

15 Dec 2006

Birth*

Rachael Obarr was born circa 1815.¹

Married Name

As of 23 August 1831,her married name was Nicholson.¹

Marriage*

She married Joshua Nicholson, son of Unknown Nicholson and Rachel Clearwater, on 23 August 1831 at Hall, Georgia.¹

Census*

Rachael Obarr and Joshua Nicholson appeared on the census of 1840 at Habersham, Georgia, page 141, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.²

Family

Joshua Nicholson b. 1813

Citations

[S1224] Patricia K. Jones and Becky Nix, Hall County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Elizabeth Robbins¹

F, b. between 1766 and 1770

Father

John Robbins¹ b. c 1741, d. 8 May 1834

Mother

Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis¹ b. c 1744, d. b 1816

Last Edited

11 Dec 2006

Birth*

Elizabeth Robbins was born between 1766 and 1770 at Rowan, North Carolina; married Smith, no children.¹

Citations

[S874] Marvin Robbins, "Ancestral File of Marvin Robbins", Ancestral File.

John Robbins¹

M, b. circa 1768, d. circa 1826

Father

Joseph Robbins Sr.¹ b. c 1730, d. bt Jun 1788 - Sep 1788

Mother

Alice A. (Alse, Else) Robbins¹ b. c 1734, d. bt Jul 1790 - Apr 1793

Last Edited

13 Sep 2015

Birth*

John Robbins was born circa 1768.¹

NoteB*

John Robbins, son of Joseph, tried for "profane swearing, getting drunk and breaking the peace by fighting." James Curtis served as juror.²

(Witness) NoteB

The June 1792 term grand jury charged James Graves with selling a half pint of whisky contrary to an Act of Assembly, i.e., without a license. It further charged Joseph Robins, John Robins (son of Joseph), Thomas Curtis, Benjamin Curtis, David Smith, John Curtis and Whitlock Arnold with conducting a raid on the house of James Graves, entering the house violently "and did then and there throw stones and clubs on said Hous to the great terror of said Graves and his family and did then assault and beat Ann wife of said James and did then and there many other enormities."³

NoteB*

In September 1792, Benjamin and John Robbins were named as witnesses to the charges against Isaiah Hicks, yeoman, on a charge that he did, on 10 July 1792 and "on divers other days. . .publicly and openly did lie, extent and place himself upon a warm cow dung and then and there did wantonly lecherously and indecently----himself to the common nusance of all the good people of the state. . . ." Not a true bill.⁴

NoteB*

The December 1792 grand jury charged John Robbins, laborer, of making an assault upon Caleb Curtis; Benj. Curtis, Jerem Arnold named as witnesses.⁴

Death*

He died circa 1826 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Citations

[S1004] Sarah Robbins Lehman, Back Creek.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 1999, page 13 (CR 81.326.1 - Undated Criminal Actions from NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 2000, pages 9-10, Criminal Actions (C.R.081.326.3-Folder B, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 2000, page 8, Criminal Actions (C.R.081.326.3-Folder A, NC Archives).

Samuel Field¹

M, b. circa 1770

Last Edited

24 Dec 2006

Birth*

Samuel Field was born circa 1770.¹

Marriage*

He married Delila Curtis, daughter of Samuel Curtis Jr. and Mrs. Samuel Curtis, circa 1791 at Randolph, North Carolina; no marriage record.¹

Census*

Samuel Field and Delila Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 page 313, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44; listed as Fields.²

Census

Samuel Field and Delila Curtis appeared on the census of 1810 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 165, 3 males and 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44; 1 female over 45; household composition is inconsistent with 1800 record; may be a different family; further research.³

Family

Delila Curtis b. c 1772

Citations

[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2000, page 14 and original document in NC Archives.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.