Piecing Together History

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- Played the music for her father's church services.
   At ten played an old-fashion reed organ that had to be pumped by foot but her feet did not reach the pedals. So an adult would sit beside her to pump the organ.
- Graduated from Dalton High School in 1936 (only 11 grades)
- Studied music at Bessie Tift College in Forsythe, GA for one year
- Taught at Pleasant Grove School in Dalton, GA (1937-1945)
- Taught 4th Grade at Fortune Grammar School in LaFayette, GA (1950-1975)
- Graduated from University of Georgia in Athens, GA with BA Education (1957)
- Taught piano part time until 1963
- After widowed, played piano for the First Baptist Church of LaFayette Senior Choir and maintained the Church Library
- Loved playing the piano. Continued to play the piano remarkedly well for the rest of her life.

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- Worked in saw mill before he married
- Worked as automobile mechanic in Dalton, Georgia  ³
- Chairman of Whitfield County War Price and Rationing Board (WW II)

- Southern Baptist minister in Whitfield County, GA (1929-1960)
- Ordained by East Side Baptist Church in Dalton, GA (Dec 9, 1928)  ⁴
- At South Dalton Baptist Church had a highly succesful revivial where he baptized 186 converts.
- Served as pastor at the following Baptist churches: East Side, South Dalton, Dug Gap, Swamp Creek, Macedonia, East Armuchee, New Hope, Shelbyville Mill, Antiock, Grove Level, and Airport Mission.  ⁴
- For twenty years and one month was the director of the radio program "Sunrise Service" that aired on the Dalton, GA, station WBLJ.  ⁴   It was the first program that WBLJ broadcast over the air.

Census Info-Residences:
Omega, Tift Co., GA (1920); Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA (1930)

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AO Moore Family Photos
- Called "Alma"
- Had a twin brother Alwin that died in a goat cart accident when they were six
- Attended Rhinehart College in Waleska, GA  ²
- Taught at Gravelly Hill School, Cherokee Co., GA (about 2 miles west of Moore Mill's Bridge)  ²
- Housewife
- Sewed, tatted
- Grew flowers; sold her gladiolas to the local florist before there was FTD
- Helped design the house they built on Sheridan Street in Dalton, GA

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- Called "Frank" when a child
- Listed as being at school when he was 25 (1880 census)
- Baptist minister (although father had been Presbyterian elder)
- Served as pastor at Stamp Creek Baptist Church, Cherokee Co., GA
Gravestone-"Servant of God well done. The battle fought the victory won. And thou hast entered rest."  ¹

Census Info-Residences:
Fair Play, Cherokee Co., GA (1900, 1910)

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- called "Genie" when married
- Embroideress  ⁴
- Listed as head of household in 1920 census and lived next to A O Moore
- Some time after 1911 house burned and she alternated staying with her children

Census Info-Residences (as widow):
Fair Play, Cherokee Co., GA (1920)

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- Farmer
- Had eleven enslaved persons and had 3 enslaved person houses in 1860  ³
- After War worked for his father-in-law George Agnew who had a business related to horses

War Between the States ^4,5 - Private
- Enlisted December 9, 1861 Camp Hampton in 17th South Carolina Infantry Volunteers, Company K, Lacy Guards, York County
- Slightly wounded in 1862 at Battle of Second Manassas
- Wounded July 5, 1864 at Petersburg  ⁵ and later in January 1865 returned to light duty
in Lynchburg by the Medical Board
- Paroled April 13, 1865 at Lynchburg, Virginia

Migrations after the War:
- Based on birth states of children: ^2,6
   Moved to Georgia some time between 1868 and 1870
   Moved to Alabama some time after 1880 and was in Alabama in 1882
Still in Alabama Dec 1895 when daughter was married at their home
1900 Census has residence being in Tarrant County, Texas
Family stories place family in Fluvanna, Scurry County, Texas in 1903 and 1904.
Living with son Pliney in Oklahoma when he died in 1905

Census and Tax List Info-Residences:
York, York District, SC (1850); Bullock Creek, York District, SC (1860,1864);
District 5, Bartow Co., GA (1870); Little Prairie, Bartow Co., GA (1880);
Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, TX(1900)

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- Family stories indicates Laura died of tubercolosis.

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- Had five enslaved persons in 1830  ¹

York County Will probated Dec 21, 1835  ²   mentions sons Andrew J and Jesse M, daughter Rachel E, and 5 enslaved persons (John, Sintha, Dianne, Jerry, and Emoriah). His wife and James B Good were named the sole executrix and executor.

Census Info-Residences:
York District, SC (1830)

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- Had three teen-aged enslaved persons in 1860  ⁴

Census Info-Residences (as widow):
York District, SC (1840); York, York District, SC (1850);
Bullock Creek, York, SC (1860, 1870, 1880) with son-in-law David Good

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- Listed as 'Captain' in 1800 census ²
- Had nine enslaved persons in 1820 ³

Revolutionary War  ⁵
- South Carolina 3rd Regiment
- Lost a horse in the Battle at Briar Creek (March 1779)
- During 1781 served 230 days in the Light Dragons and militia under Captains Jacob Barnett, Love, McCullough, Lt. Col Henry Hampton, and General Sumter.

York County Will dated 1828  ⁴   mentions his wife, sons John and Andrew, daughters Nancy Bowans and Elizabeth Jamieson, granddaughters Rachel Jamieson and Silindy Roberts. Sons John and Andrew were named the sole executors.
Will also mentions a still, cattle, sheep, geese, hogs ,household furniture, kitchen furniture, etc.

Census Info-Residences:
York District, SC (1790); York District, SC (1800, 1810); York, York District, SC (1820)

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- Farmer  ²
- Miller and Blacksmith at Moore's Mill  ⁴
- Postmaster
  (Moore's Mill was US Post Office 1879 to 1906).  ⁵
- Founding partner in Moore Bros.
  (Moore Bros. owned a grist mill for corn and a roller mill for flour upstream from Moore's Mill on Shoal Creek 1899 to ca 1926 as well as a federally licensed distillery.)  ⁵
- Member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church for more than 60 years
- Mason for 55 years
- Resided at Moore's Mill on Shoal Creek in Cherokee Co., GA.

By the 1880's Moore's Mill had a grist mill for grinding corn, a grist mill for processing wheat, a cotton gin, a sash-type sawmill, and a blacksmith shop.  ⁵

Census Info-Residences:
Fair Play, Cherokee Co., GA (1880, 1900, 1920), Conns Creek, Cherokee Co., GA (1930)

AO Moore Family Photo

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- Nicknamed "Dimp"
- Her brother Robert (known as Uncle Bob) lived with her and Augustus for forty years.

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- Called "Keller" or "Kell"
- Farmer and miller
- Moved to Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia in 1836.  ³
- Founded Moore's Mill on Shoal Creek in Cherokee Co., GA
Started with grist mill(s) for grinding corn and for processing wheat.  ⁴

War Between the States  ⁵ - Private (State Guards)
- Mustered in July 22, 1863 into Company A, Cherokee Legion, Georgia State Guards at Canton, GA with a horse (worth $450) and horse equipment (worth $50)
- Permanently detailed November 7, 1863
- Mustered out January 22, 1864 in Rome, GA; Commutation for use of horse for 59 days ($23.60)

Census Info-Residences:
15th District, Cherokee Co., GA (1850); Fair Play, Cherokee Co., GA (1860, 1870, 1880)

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Resided with son A.O. at Moore's Mill the last six years of her life  ²

Census Info-Residences (as widow):
Waleska, Cherokee Co., GA (1900); Harkins, Cherokee Co., GA (1910) with son Arobius

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- Farmer
- Justice of the Inferior Court and Commissioner of Gainesville, Hall, GA (1820-1824)
- Appointed one of the trustees of Hall County Academy in 1828

War of 1812 ^1,5 - Private
- Drafted from Jackson Co., GA
- In Booth's 4th Regiment of Georgia Militia,
  Company commanded by Nehemiah Garrison from Nov 21, 1814 until May 6, 1815
- Letter tells of traveling on foot from Fort Rawlins to the City of Mobile (1815 capture of Fort Bowyer?) and back during the war.

Property Tax Info-Residences:
Jackson Co., GA (1809)
Census Info-Residences:
Hall Co., GA (1830); 385th District, Hall Co., GA (1840, 1860); District 38, Hall Co., GA (1850);
Morgan District, Hall Co., GA (1870) with oldest son Aaron

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Revolutionary War ^1,2 -Private
- with Militia of North Carolina under Captain Henderson and Colonel Martin;
- with regular Army under Jeremiah McClain attached to the Fourth Regiment under General Lincoln (fought in the Battle of Stono Ferry South Carolina);
- with Militia of North Carolina under Captain Guest and Captain White attached to Colonel Armstrong's Regiment;
- at the garrison at Wilmington North Carolina

Residences based on birth states of children (1850 US Census)
- In North Carolina in 1788 and in Georgia in 1790
- Lived one year in South Carolina prior to moving to Georgia

1820 GA Land Lottery: received Lot 384/8 in western Jackson County (later part of Hall County)

Georgia Land Grants Info-Residences:
Jackson Co., GA (1820); Hall Co., GA (1832);
Census Info-Residences:
Hall Co., GA (1830); 268th District, Hall, GA (1840)

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- Farmer
- Had five enslaved persons in 1860  ³
- Owned over 480 acres of land near Adairsville (District 6, Section 3) as well as interest in the engine house at Adairsville.
Gravestone-"A friend to his country and a believer in Christ."  ²

Census Info-Residences:
Cass Co., GA (1840); Division 12, Cass Co., GA (1850); District 856, Cass Co., GA (1860)

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Richard Speake's 1820 pension documents  ² listed granddaughter Margaret, age 5, as residing with him, and she continued to be a part of the family unitl she married in Butts, GA. Assume parents were no longer living in 1820.

As widow listed as head of household with one or more sons listed as farmers.
In 1880 daughter Imogene, son Robert and his son, and three grandchildren (Hollis) were living with her.

Census Info-Residences (as widow):
Subdivision 144, Bartow Co., GA (1870); Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA (1880)

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- Farmer

After living in Habersham Co, GA several years the family moved to Arkansas traveling in an old covered wagon. Later they to returned to Cherokee Co., GA. ³

War Between the States²- Private (State Guards)
- Joined July 6, 1863 in Company B (Erwin's Company), 4th Batttalion, Georgia State Guards at Clarksville, GA for 6 months

Census Info-Residences:
Habersham Co., GA (1860); Fork, Habersham Co., GA (1870); Fair Play, Cherokee Co., GA (1880)

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- Had fourteen enslaved persons in 1850  ²

Census Info-Residences:
York District, SC (1830, 1840); York, York District, SC (1850)

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-Emigrated from County Antrim, Ireland and petitioned for land in South Carolina in November 1772
- Had eight enslaved persons (1820 census)

Revolutionary War ⁵
South Carolina, Chester County
Reparations paid for
  - horse lost in militia 1778
  - 125 days as a horseman under Col David Hopkins (Aug 14, 1781 - Sept 8, 1782)

Land Records-Residences:
Camden District, SC (1772)  ³
Census Info-Residences:
Chester Co., SC (1790); Chester, Chester District, SC (1800, 1810, 1820)

Chester County SC Will dated 1833  ² mentions his wife Margaret, his sons Thomas, James, and William, his daughter Margaret McCright and the enslaved persons (Ruben, Henry, Jacob, Liles, Philas, Hannah, Flora, Marey, Allen, Moses). Probated Dec 23, 1833.

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In 1772 Wiliam McCluney's land was bounded on North by James Johnston’s Land. Was James Johnston Margaret's brother?

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- Captain of his Hall County GA Tax District in 1810 (Nehemiah Garrison Tax District)
- Represented Hall County in Georgia Senate  ³
- Had ten enslaved persons and 2 enslaved person houses in 1860  ⁴

War of 1812 (The Indian Wars)- Captain
- 4th Regiment of Booth's Georgia Militia;  ²
- First Commander of Fort Daniel on Hog Mountain (erected in 1813 to protect the frontier from Indians aroused by the British)  ³

Census Info-Residences:
Greenville Co., SC (1800); Hall Co., GA (1820, 1830); District 818, Cherokee Co., GA (1840);
15th District, Cherokee Co., GA (1850); Mullins, Cherokee Co., GA (1860)

Gravestone- "He was born on March 23, 1776 on Dan River Virginia. At an early age with his father he emigrated to Greenville District South Carolina. Was on the 23rd day of May 1799 married to Judge Evans daughter Sally and with her emigrated to Hall County Georgia.
He was one of the first settlers of said county. He served a campaign as captain in the War of 1812. For many years he represented Hall County Georgia in the Senate. In 1839 he removed to Cherokee County Georgia where he resided until his death. For several years he was severely afflicted with pain rendering him entirely helpless which he bore with Christian fortitude and thus he died.
Sleep aged father from all thy earthly toil and suffering. Though thou didst not make an open profession of religion yet we feel to thank God that thou did give us some evidence of thy acceptance with God. Whereby we hope one day to meet thee in heaven."

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- Called "Sallie"

Census Info-Residences (as widow):
Cross Roads, Cherokee Co., GA (1870) with son John Barstol Garrison

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- Lived in Rockingham Co, North Carolina on the Dan River where it crosses back into Virginia (until ca 1784)  ³
- Settled on Golden Grove Creek of the Saluda River in Greenville Co., SC  ³
- Had thirteen enslaved persons (1830 census)

Revolutionary War-North Carolina  ⁴

Census Info-Residences:
Greenville Co., South Carolina (1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830)

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- Called "Betty"

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- Physician
- Had two enslaved persons (1840 Census)

Census Info-Residences:
York District, South Carolina (1810, 1820); Pickens Co., Alabama (1830, 1840);
Southern District, Pickens Co., Alabama (1850) living with daughter Sarah Bryan

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NCPedia Biography of Joseph Alexander
- Clergyman and scholar
- Graduated from Princeton College in 1760
- Licensed by New Castle Presbytery in 1766
- Ordained by Hanover Presbytery Mar 4, 1768 in Buffalo, North Carolina
- First pastor of Bullock's Creek Church in York District, South Carolina
- Pastor of Bullock's Creek Church 1774 - 1801  
- Given Honorary Doctor of Divinity by College of South Carolina in 1807
Obituary - Raleigh Register, August 24, 1809 DEATH OF REV. JOSEPH ALEXANDER, 1809.
On the 29th ult. in York District, S. C., the Rev. Joseph Alexander, D.D., Minister of the Presbyterian Church, approaching to 80 years of age. He was a native of Pennsylvania , and graduated at Princeton College in 1760. He came to Carolina soon after the Peace of 1763, and was eminently instrumental in planting Churches both in North and South Carolina, at that early period of the settlement of the back country, when both states were in a very destitute condition with respect to religious instruction. He was an excellent classical scholar, and one of the fathers of learning in the Western Woods of Carolina.      Close    
A History of the Rock Presbyterian Church by Rev. J. H. Johns, Cecil Co. MD (1872) ... He spent the greater part of his exceedingly useful life teaching and preaching at Bullocks Creek, York District, South Carolina. He was a man of commanding talents, fine education, a very animated, popular preacher, and renowned as a teacher of youth...
During the Revolution he was a fearless patriot, and often preached while the men of his church, armed to the teeth, guarded his life. He married a daughter of President Davies, of Princeton College; was said to be quite small in stature, and lame. He died July 30th, 1809.

Publication: Eight Sermons on Important Subjects; By the Reverend Joseph Alexander, D.D. In the District of York, South Carolina (Charleston, 1807).

York County SC Will  ²   mentions sons Samuel Davies and George Bladwin; daughters Sarah Barnett Evans, Editha Walker, Judah Bankhead, Ann Garison, Margaret McJunkin; grandchildren Badwin and Joseph Byres, children of daughter Martha, and Joseph Alexander King, the youngest child of daughter Esther; and two female enslaved persons, one who was named Deina. (probated Aug 10, 1809)

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- Served with Colonial Militia troops under Captain Thomas Johnson in Cecil Co, MD (1740).
- Elder of Rock Pressbyterian Church in Cecil Co., MD

Cecil Co, MD Will mentions wife Catherine; sons Joseph and George; and daughters Margaret Cannon, Sophia Sharp, Ann Cannon, Kezia, and Catrine. (probated Aug 19, 1768)

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Soon after husband's death in 1768, Catherine moved to Mecklenburg Co, NC, to join several of her children that had previously moved there.

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- Farmer (Yeoman)
- Justice of Cecil County under the King (1723-1733)
- Served as Cornet with Colonial Militia troops under Captain Thomas Johnson in Cecil Co, MD (1740).
- Elder and member of New Castle Presbytery

Will  ² : (dated June 17, 1772 and probated May 31, 1779) mentions wife Abigail; sons Josiah, Amos, Ezekiel, Hezekiah, John McNit, and ; daughters Jemima Sharp, Abigail Bradley, Margaret McCoy, Elizabeth Sample; grandsons George (son of Theophilus), James R. (son of Hezekiah), and Amos (son of Amos). Inidcated that owned land in Mecklenburg County, NC in addition to his Cecil Co, MD land

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- Referred to as "Joseph the Tanner"
- Joseph and seven brothers sailed from Ireland on "Good Ship Welcome" to Delaware (ca 1676)
- Among the original grantees of land in New Munster, Cecil Co, MD (1714, 1718)
- Buried at Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church in Newark, DE

Cecil Co, MD Will  ¹ dated Dec 13, 1726 mentions his sons James, Francis; his daughters Sophia, Jane Mackey, Abigail Chapham; son-in-law Elias Alexander (probated Mar 9, 1730)

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- First application for Revolutionary War Pension dated Oct 27, 1818 (Pendleton Dist, SC) ¹
- Personal property in 1820: 2 ploughs and their gear, 1 handsaw, 2 iron wedges, 2 maul rings ¹
- Resided with son William at Land on Devil's Fork of Generostee, Pendleton Dist., SC in 1820
- Moved to Butts Co, GA in 1827 to be with children¹
- Had seven enslaved persons in 1810, none¹ in 1820, and four in 1830

Revolutionary War  ¹ -Private
- Enlisted March or April in 1776 as regular soldier under Captain Francis Boykin of the Third Regiment of the SC Line for term of 15 months;
- Under Colonel William Thompson and later Col. James Mason;
- Battles: Ft. Moultrie, Cowpens, Seige of Ninety-Six, and four other battles of lesser note
- Discharged June 1777 at Eataw Springs and continued in Continental Service an additional nine months
- Served in militia under Capts. John and Thomas Lindsay, Lt Col Lindsay, and Col. Waters (1780-1781)

Census Info-Residences:
Pendleton Dist., SC (1810); Butts Co, GA (1830)

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1820  ¹ pension documents list granddaughter Margaret, age 5, as part of the familyl of five.
1830 Butts Co, GA Census for Richard Speake includes one female 15-20 (Margaret would have been 15.)

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- Various Land Grants in Frederick Co, VA (1757, 1762, 1779)  ¹
- Sold all land in Charles Co, MD willed to him by his father to Richard Speake in 1769  ²

French and Indian War  ³   (Frederick Co VA Militia)
- Lieutenant (Mar 3, 1757)
- Captain (Aug 2, 1757)

Rent Rolls-Residences:
Frederick Co, VA (1759)

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Census Info-Residences (as widow):
Newberry Co, SC (1790)

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- Planter

Rent Rolls ²
Charles Co, MD, Chicamuxen Hundred (1724, 1726, 1729, 1731, 1732, 1742)

Charles Co, MD Will  ¹ mentions his wife Theodotia; his sons Thomas, John, Hezekiah, Richard, George, William, Joseph Hanson, and Francis; his daughters Mary, Theodotia, Elizabeth, Winifred, and Jane; as well as named enslaved persons - men: Joseph, Amblus, Jack; girls: Fillis, Peg, Bess; boys: James, Henry; and Dick, Sarah, Lucey, Sam
(probated May 30, 1749)

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Charles Co, MD Will  ² mentions youngest four children Jane, William, Joseph, and Francis; as well as named enslaved persons- man: Dick; women: Sue, Sarah, Low; girl: Nell; boys:Ben, Leonard, Jesse;
(probated May 5, 1759)

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-Innholder  ¹
   owned lot and dwelling houses in Charles Town, Charles Co, MD
-Gentleman
   owned other tracts of land in Charles Co - Plymouth, Reserve

Charles Co, MD Will  ¹ mentions his wife Mary; sons John, Richard, and Thomas; daughter Jane, wife of Edward Maddocke; and grandson John, son of Thomas Speake;
(probated Jan 1, 1732)

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St. Mary's Co, MD Will  ¹ mentions his wife Elizabeth and son John; Executor is brother-in-law James Bowling, who is to care for other child for testator
(probated Aug 6, 1681)

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At least two of Elizabeth's siblings, James amd Thomas, also immigrated to St. Mary's Co, MD. ¹

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- Picked up title of "Judge" in South Carolina
- Had forty-four enslaved persons (1830 census) and twenty-one enslaved persons (1840 census)

Revolutionary War  ¹ --Private
- Enlisted in Surry, NC on September 10, 1778 (age 18 yrs) for six months under Capt Henry Smith attached to the Regiment of Col Francis Locke in Gen Rutherford's Brigade without being in any engagement
- Recieved discharge at Turkey Hill, South Carolina from Col Locke April 10, 1779
- Volunteered in Surry, NC for three months in August 1780 under Capt Minor Smith, Major James Winston in the regiment of Col Benjamin Cleveland; received a severe injury by a fall from his horse which disqualified him from immediate active service and prevented him from being engaged in the Battle of Kings Mountain
- Volunteered in Surry, NC for six months in December 1780 under Capt Samuel Hampton that joined with the force commanded by Gen Morgan in Spartanburg Dist, SC
- Battles: Battle of Cowpens (1781) 
- Service amounted to eighteen months

Greenville Co, SC Will:  ³ left plantation and half his stock to his youngest son William H Evans ; balance of estate to be sold to pay debts and any surplus to be divided equally between son Israel C. Evans and daughter Elizabeth McNeel; mentioned his wife and her heirs and his grandson W E Dean;
left $100 to daughter Zilpha Hiatt; left $20 each to daughters: Sally, Louisiana, Matilda, Nancy, and Rebecca Dickerson, to son John Evans, and to grandson O.T. Dean; left $10 each to widows of sons Thomas and Martin and to their children;
Mentioned enslaved persons: Phillie and her two children; Ailen and Emaline; Hannah and little Rose; Jasper, Jasper, Eliza, Peter, Maria, Jack ,and James. (Probated July 13, 1849)

Census Info-Residences:
Winston District, Surry Co., North Carolina (1786); Greenville Co., South Carolina (1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840)

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- Owned land on the waters of Town Fork on Dan River; land adjoined that of James Charles and the Moravian Line(1779)
- Lieutenant in Rowan County North Carolina militia to defend the area against Indian attack (1759) (2 Thomas Evans in Rowan County in 1759.)

Revolutionary War  ¹ -- Captain (Surry County militia)
Battle: Richmond Town #2
(The other NC Captain Thomas Evans was from Halifax and was in the Continental Line. There was also a private Thomas Evans from Rowan.)

Census Info-Residences:
Rowan Co., North Carolina (1759), Surry Co., North Carolina (1771, 1772), Winston District, Surry Co., North Carolina (1786)

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- Owned land in Union District and York District, South Carolina

Union Co SC Will  ¹ mentions wife Molly; sons John, Henry, Joseph, Daniel, and Moses; daughters Polly Humphries, Hannah Alexander, Sally, and Kattey; grandchildren Polly Alexander and Abraham Alexander; as well as enslaved persons named- Rachel, Winney, Sarah, Henry, Tom, Nedd, Jude, Nancy, Patt, Hannah, Renne, Kate, London, Pompey, Mark, Jacob, Charles, Dave, Arnold, Sam, Faun, Chloe. (proven Jun 14, 1806)

Census and Reconstructed Census Info-Residences:
Camden District, South Carolina (1778), York District, South Carolina (1788), Union District, North Carolina (1790 Census)

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- Called "Molly"
- Went to Pickens Co, AL in 1826 with Samuel and Hannah (her daughter) Alexander

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- Residing in Caroline County, North Carolina (1757) when wife Sarah sold property she had inherited from her Great Grandfather
- Owned land in Surry County, North Carolina including 600 acre tract on Panther Creek and the Moravian Line (1779)

Surry Co NC Will  ¹ mentions wife Sarah and nine children: Oliver Charles, Mary Charles, Frances Charles, Joel Charles, Martha Charles, Sarah Charles, Nancy Charles, Israel Charles, John Charles (dated Dec 5, 1777; probated May Court 1781)
Inventory (Aug 1781) mentions negros David, Adam, Alec, Jacob, and Ben.

Tax Lists-Residences:
Rowan County, North Carolina (1768), Surry County, North Carolina (1771, 1772, 1779)

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- Residing in Caroline County, North Carolina (1757) when Sarah, wife of James Charles, sold property she had inherited from her Great Grandfather
- Had five enslaved persons (1790 census)

Census Info-Residences (as widow):
Winston District, Surry Co., North Carolina (1786); Greenville Co., South Carolina (1790)

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- 1754 Essex County Bond refers to the two daughters of Joel Halbert - Sarah, wife of James Charles, and Mary; neither are of age, i.e. 21 years old

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Essex Co VA Will  ¹ mentions her daughter Elizabeth (Wood) Heeley; sons Joel Halbert and William Halbert; granddaughters Sarah Halbert and Molly Heeley; grandson Thomas Heeley;

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- Planter(plantation of 159 acres)

Essex Co VA Will  ¹ mentions wife Susanna; sons John Cook, Thomas Cook, ; daughters Hannah Motley (wife of William Mottley); granddaughter Mary Bissell; as well as negros Roger, Bachus, Jack, Doll, and Dinah;

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- In 1728 after husband's death Susanna and her son John conveyed unto her son Wiliam 222 acres on which William then resided. (Land had been inherited from her father.)

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Census Info-Residences (as widow):
Bloomington, Greer Co., Oklahoma (1910) with son-in-law Joseph Higginbotham;
Valley Head, DeKalb Co., Alabama (1920) with oldest daughter Maggie J Wilkes

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- Died two days after her two-year-old daughter