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The Gatlin Family of Americaby Eva Loe McDuffie (Mrs. C. N.)
Chapter 1
The Gatlin FamilyVirginia and North CarolinaAccording to English and Welch surnames by Bardsley the name of Catlin - Gatlin - Gatling have
the same origin.The Crest as given by Fairbairn is a Lions head erased and collored and lined - Plate 7 - Crest 10.
I. Emigrant John Gatlin born about 1616, died after 1698. This John Gatlin is the first of the Gatlin name to appear in Virginia in the land grant office. He evidently settled about 1636 in Nansemond County and Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
In Cavaliers and Pioneers of Virginia (By N. M. Nugent) p. 116 Vol. I. is the record of a patent to Delamunday with the following statements, "Lawson assignment to Delamunday who states his land was bought of John Gatlin". "William Dawson, planter of Isle of Wight, assigned the above patent to said Gatling of the same County 2 May 1637. "
In the same book, p. 47, John Bridges, 250 acres in Warrisquick County. 13 September 1636, joining to the North side of his former land, abutting the Northwest side of Warrisquick River and into the woods Northwest by North, 50 acres for his per adv. Note: 12 August 1663, this patent was made over in John Gatlin, his name.
In patent Book 6, p. 40 for period 1666-1679, John Gatlin 450 acres in Nansemond County on a marsh of Chuckatuck Creek over against Mage Dawson's land and lying along Gibson's line for transportation of nine persons.
Patent Book 6, p. 460. To John Gatlin 250 acres in Nansemond County, this land formerly granted to John Bridgers and lately found to Elizabeth, his mother, 28 October 1672.
From Seventh Century Isle of Wight County, Virginia, page 147, dated Nov. 10, 1676 - "Received letter from Governor per Colonel Morrison and sent a proclamation to Nansemond County, Virginia, on the 15th. Sent Proclamation to Isle of Wight County. The gentleman from Accomac desired men. On the 16th sent Mr. Kearney to speak with Mr. Gatlin (John Gatlin - only Gatlin old enough) and a yawl to meet him at Nansemond. 21st - Mr. Kearney came and desired we should not attack at Nansemond. Mr. Kearney and Mr. Gatlin went at night to fetch Colonel Dews home," Also see pages 580 - 659 - 681.
(These were happenings during Bacons Rebellion - said to be forerunner to the American Revolution)
John Gatlin had a son William. This notation from William and Mary Magazine, Vol. 7, page 243 in the Will of Colonel John Bridgers Oct. 18, 1683 - "To my son Samuel Bridgers, the plantation bought by me of John and William Gatlin where John Cook now lives. "
John Gatlin went to North Carolina by 1683. From N. C. Historical and Genealogical Register - Vol. I-IV. page 613 filed at Edonton. North Carolina:
Joseph Chew and wife Elizabeth deed to John Gatlin land on west side of Richa Hock Creek, March 15, 1683. Test Thomas Cullen, Jr. and William Gatlin. 1698 John Gatlin 200 acres of land for transporting 4 persons to Virginia. This land lying in Nansemond County, Va. near Mr. Walter Beasley.
Son of John Gatlin born about 1616 in England and emigrant to Virginia:
2. I (l) William Gatlin born about 1640-45 in Virginia, son of emigrant John Gatlin. Married________.
Book 7. p. 40. To William Olds and William Gatlin, 650 acres in Nansemond County, at an oak of Kingsdale Swamp to William Collin's line and the line of Thomas Downs for the transportation of 13 persons. July, 1680.
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Book 7, p. 90 to William Gatlin, 280 acres in Nansemond County, on his own line and the line of Cornsoloe and William Collin’s line, for the transportation of 6 persons. 23 April 1681.
John and William Gatlin sold their land to Col. John Bridgers before 1683. In "William and Mary Magazine ". Vol. 7. p. 243, is a will of Col. John Bridgers, 18 October 1683-86 "To my son, Samuel Bridgers, the plantation bought by me of John and William Gatlin where John Cook now lives.
William Gatlin was witness to deed of John Gatlin in N. C. in 1683. Deed filed at Chowan County, N.C. , proof that William Gatlin went to Chowan County, N. C.
Among the early North Carolina records is a deed recorded in Deed Book W, p. 282, Chowan County. North Carolina. "Jacob Odam of Chowan County for 106 lbs of tar at Collin's landing in Virginia (Nansemond) by William Gatlin, a certain tract of land at a marked tree in Mill's Swamp on Beaver Dam Branch, extending to Collins corner tree: then to the line of Moses Odam then to Moses Hare, etc., said land granted by patent to Jacob Odam on 13 August 1714," Test: Samuel Herring, Charles Mores and William Gatlin. Recorded 25 August 1733
(N.C. History & Gen. Reg. Book 1. p . 109)
The following records indicate that William Gatlin, son of John Gatlin the emigrant had two sons, namely:
3. III (1) William Gatlin. Jr. . born circa 1678 in Virginia. Died North Carolina (See Later).
4. III (2) Edward Gatlin II, born circa 1680 in Virginia. Died 1727, Craven Co. , N.C., in the Precinct of Bath.
Bertie County formed from Chowan Co., in 1722.
The earliest Gatlins in North Carolina came in from Virginia. In the Land Grant Office, Richmond, Virginia, Book 5 p. 59, is a grant of land 250 acres on the North side of Warrisquick River to John Gatlin, the said land being formerly granted to John Bridgers, This Grant is dated August 21st, 1653. In Grant Book 8, p, 252, dated 1680, William Gatlin and William Oldis were given a grant of land together.
In the North Carolina History and General Register, p. 195, Book 2. is a petition for protection against the Indians, signed by Edward Gatlin. This petition is undated. In 1713, William Gatlin was a witness to a deed in Chowan County, North Carolina, and in the year 1747. a road was made from his house. On the 22nd of June 1722, John Gatlin conveyed to John Edwards, 258 acres of land on Morratuck, South side of Welsh River - Book 2, p. 145. On 25 October 1733 in Chowan County, North Carolina, Deed Book W, p. 282, Jacob Odam conveyed land to William Gatling and the conveyance was witnessed by Samuel Herring and William W. Gatling.
This William Gatling is apparently the Gatlin who married Charity Goodman, granddaughter of Henry Goodman and whose will appears in Gates County, dated 1788 (N. C. History and General Reg.). His children were: sons, John, William, Edward and George, his grandsons, Edward, son of John, and Miles, son of John.
Book 1. page 221 Edward Gatlin to Charles Stevens for 18 pounds 100 acres of land in a tract granted to Richard Braswell on 29 November, 1706. Deed registered 25 --- 1745.
Book 1. P. 278 John Gatlin to Edward Gatlin for 5 pounds, 30 acresof land on the South side of Meherrin River, Deed Reg. 24 - 1740.
Book 1, p. 449 Deed dated 28 November 1750 for a conveyance of land between William Gatland (?) of Bertie and John Ozburn of Brunswick. County, Virginia, for 50 pounds, this land consisting of 50 acres. Test: Benjamin Hill, William Baker and Henry Stevens.
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Deed Book 1, p. 87. Benjamin Hill. Attorney for David Vincent of Bertie, conveys to William Gatlin of Bertie Etc. , deed registered 26 October 1743. Witnesses: Edward Gatling, William Taylor and William Bynard.
In 1713, William Gatlin was a witness to a deed in Chowan County. N. C., and in the year 1747. a road was made from his house. John Gatlin of Nuse conveyed to John Edwards, 258 acres of land on Morratuck, South side of Welsh River - Book 2. p. 145.
On 25 October 1733 in Chowan County, North Carolina, Deed Book W, p. 282, Jacob Odam conveyed land to William Gatling and the conveyance was witnessed by Samuel Herring and William W. Gatling.
Mill's Swamp is in what is now Gates County, North Carolina, according to the N.C. History & Gen. Reg. , Book 1, p. 106-116. Beaver Dam Swamp was at or near the Gates County line on Warwick Swamp. (N. C. History & Gen. Reg., Book 1, p. 6, and Book 2, p. 284).
William Gatlin II, who bought the land of Jacob Odam is evidently the son of William who received the grant of land on the William Collin’s line in Virginia in 1680. He apparently had a son, William III, born by 1702, died in Gates County. in 1788, married Charity, the granddaughter of Henry Goodman. William Gatlin II must have had 2 sons, John, born by 1710 (3) Edward, born by 1706, both died before the 1790 census. John, Edward and William Gatlin (Gatling) were conveying land in Northampton County, North Carolina as early as 1740.
* * * *Book 1. p. 221 Edward Gatlin to Charles Stevens for 18 pounds 100 acres of land in a tract
granted to Richard Braswell on 29 November, 1706. Deed registered 25 -- 1745.
Book 1, p. 278 John Gatlin to Edward Gatlin for 5 pounds, 30 acres of land on the South side of Meherrin River, Deed Reg. 24 -1740.
Book 1, p. 449 Deed dated 28 November 1750 for a conveyance of land between William Gatland (?) of Bertie and John Ozburn of Brunswick County. Virginia, for 50 pounds, this land consisting of 50 acres. Test: Benjamin Hill, William Baker and Henry Stevens.
Deed Book 1, p. 87. Benjamin Hill, Attorney for David Vincent of Bertie, conveys to William Gatling of Bertie Etc. , deed registered 26 October 1743. Witnesses; Edward Gatling, William Taylor and William Bynard.
* * * *DEEDS OF BERTIE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Book w, p. . 282 Jacob Odam of Chowan for 106 lbs. of tar at Collins Landing, in Virginia by William Gatling of the said precinct, etc.. dated 13 August 1714.
Deed Book C, p. 306. 1, John Gatling of Nuse in the County of Bath, North Carolina, to John Edwards of Noratuck in Albermarle County, 258 acres of land lying in Moratuck on the South of Welche's Creek, bounded by the lands of Matthew Adams and Thomas Evans, dated 22 June 1722, Witnesses: Richard Swinson and Ann Swinson.
Deed Book C. p. 308. John Gatling of Nuse to John Worley, Esq., of Albermarle, granted a Power of Attorney. 12 September 1722. Witnesses: Lewis Johnson and Ann Golding.
In the North Carolina History & Gen. Register, p. 195 Book 2 is a petition signed by Edward Gatlin for protection against the Indians at Pamlico. North Carolina, 1703/4.
WILLS FILED IN GATES COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA
From North Carolina History and Gen. Register Volume 1, Page 50.
Gatling, William, Gates County, North Carolina 26 April 1788.Sons, John, William and Edward.Grandsons, Edward, (son of John)
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Daughter, Mary WatersGrandson, Miles (Son of John)Son, GeorgeDaughter, Sara WinborneWife
Gatling, William, Gates County, North Carolina, 8 March 1805 (born between 1735 and 1745)Wife, SelahDaughter, Elizabeth BondGranddaughter, Charity HarrellGrandson, Etheldred Boyd GatlinSons, William and James Gatlin's son, William.William Goodman, Sr.,Test: Henry Goodman and Charity Goodman.
Etheldred Boyd Gatling, Gates County, North Carolina, 1825 Sons, John B., Richard B., and William Gatling Daughters, Emily B. , Elizabeth B. , Mary Jane, Marth B. and Harriet B. Gatlin.
Gatling, Mary, Gates County, North Carolina 10 October 1825. (Married James Gatling, son of William and Selah Gatlin. He died in 1813. )
Sons, William, John and Riddick Gatlin.Daughters, Martha Summer and Ann RiddickSister, Ann GatlinThe Gatlin Family, p. 22
GATES AND HERTFORD COUNTY GATLINS
William Gatlin, son of William, who was living in North Carolina in 1712, in Bertie, married Charity Goodman, granddaughter of Henry William died in 1788 and left; (See bottom of page for will)
(1) John Gatlin, who married and had:(a) Edward, apparently the one who settled in Edgecomb County. (No Edward appears in Gates
County in the 1800 Census)(b) Miles, born between 1774 and 1784, married Ann Riddick, daughter of Christopher. In 1800
they had one son under 10 years of age.(2) William Gatlin, who was born between 1735 and 1745 - married (1) ? (2) Selah Bond 31 July
1799. He died in 1805. His children were by his first wife. He left; (a) Elizabeth, married Elisha Bond 8 December 1796. (b) Charity, married Elisha Harrell 26 November 1783 and had Charity Harrell.
(c) A son who married and had a son, Etheldred Boyd Gatlin, who died in 1825.(d) William, who married Peggy Jernigan 24 August 1794.(e) James, born before 1755 in Gates County, died in Hertford County in 1823. He married Mary
Riddick, daughter of Christopher, she died in 1825. They had(a) William, who married and had John, who had James Lawrence.(b) John(c) Riddick (married Edith Goodman).
(3) George, who was living alone in the 1800 Census. He was born before 1755.
(4) Edward, who could be the one who moved to Edgecombe County. The Census of 1800 shows Edward Gatlin living in Edgecombe County. over 45 years of age. making him born before 1755.
From N. C. His. & Gen. Register - Volume 1, page 50 -Wm. Gatlin, Gates County, N.C. - 26 April 1788Sons, John, William & EdwardGrandsons, Edward (Son of John), Etc.
Riddick, Elizabeth, Gates County, North Carolina, 1845.To my daughter, Nancy Gatling.
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Riddick, Christopher, Gates County, North Carolina May Court of 1798.Daughter, Mary Gatling (Wife of James)Daughter, Ann Gatling (Wife of Miles)Daughter, Penelope GatlingExecutor, James Gatling.
* * * *HERTFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
From Winborne's History of Hertford County, North Carolina.
James Gatling married Mary Cowper - he died in 1822 - 23 and left:(Census of 1800, shows he is over 45)Elizabeth, Married Charles GayMary, (Polly) GatlingWilliam Cowper GatlingJordan Gatling, died in 1848
Jordan Gatling married Mary Barnes and bad;(a) Thomas Barnes Gatling (married and had Isaac and Rebecca) (b) William J. Gatling (died unmarried)(c) James H. Gatling (murdered 2 September 1879) unmarried(d) Richard Jordan Gatling, Born 12 September 1818. Married and had issue. He was the
inventor of the gun which bears his name.
In North Carolina Supreme Court cases, is a case Speight Vs. Gatling, in which James Gatling was Administrator of the estate of Joseph and Anne Speight, and after his death, Jordan Gatling was made a party as Administrator of the estate of James.
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Court House at Tarboro, North Carolina
Deed Book 8, p. 95. Edward Gatlin conveyed land to Jesse Fryer for the life of his mother. Mary Fryer, 18 July 1794, witnessed by Wrighty Gatlin (Hertford County Family).
Deed Book 14, p. 142. In 1811, Benjamin Gatling, Wrighty Gatling, William Gatling, Hezekiah Waters and his wife, Nancy, request that the land of Edward Gatlin be divided between them. Proved in August Court 1811.
RECORDS TAKEN FROM PATENT BOOKS IN VIRGINIA
Patent Book 6. p. 40. For period 1666 to 1679, John Gatlin 435 acres in Nansemond County, on a marsh of Chuckatuck Creek over against Mage Dawson's land and lying along Gibson's line for transportation of nine persons.
Patent Book 6. p. 460. To John Gatlin 250 acres in Nansemond County, this land formerly granted to John Bridgers and lately found to Elizabeth, his mother, 28 October 1672.
Book 9, p. 164. To John Gatlin. 20 acres of land for transportation of 4 persons, this land lying in Nansemond County, near Mr. Walter Beasley. 15 October 1698.
Book 7, p. 90. To William Gatlin, 290 acres in Nansemond County, on his own line and the line of Cornsoloe and William Collin’s line, for the transportation of 6 persons. 23 April 1681.
Book 7. p. 40. To William Oldis and William Gatlin, 650 acres in Nansemond County, at an oak of Kingsdale Swamp to William Collin's line and the line of Thomas Downs for the transportation of 13 persons. July, 1680.
Deed in Northampton County -
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Book 1, p. 88, Benjamin Hill to John Gatlin for 30 pounds, 150 acres of land on John Ganney's line and lying Ganney's Swamp dated 10-1-1743; Witnesses: William Ricks. William Gatling and Edward Gatling.
This following will filed in Chowan County, North Carolina may mean that William Gatlin II married the sister of Henry George -
Dec. 2, 1711 - My sisters eldest son John Gatlin - Daughter Susannah and Elizabeth - Sisters youngest son Will Mitchell, Jr. , Ann Bachelor, John Browning - Sarah Jones Browning - Will Mitchell Executor Page 46 I-I.N.C. Historical & Gen. Quarterly.
William Gatlin II born by 1680 apparently had sons:4.(1) John Gatlin born by 1701 to have conveyed land to John Edward in 1722. (See Hertford
County Gatlin-Ancestors of Richard Jordan Gatlin born 1818)4.(2) William Gatlin III born by 17084.(3) Edward Gatlin born by 1706 (See Bute County Jesse Gatlin Rev. Pensioner)4.(l) John Gatlin born by 1701, son of William and________George Gatlin. (Oldest son of sister of
Henry George mentioned in Will of Henry George filed 1711 - Chowan County, N .C. Could be ancestor of this family)
HERTFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINAFromWinborne's History of Hertford County, North Carolina
4.(2) William Gatlin III, son of William and________ George Gatlin, born about 1708, County N. C. Married________. Died and left will in Gates County, N. C. 1788.
WILLS FILED IN GATES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
From North Carolina History and Gen. Register Volume 2, Page 50
Gatling, William, Gates County, North Carolina 26 April 1788Sons, John, William and Edward.Grandson - Edward (Son of John)Daughter - Mary WatersGrandson - Miles (Son of John)Son - GeorgeDaughter - Sara WinborneWife
Children of William Gatlin III, born 1708, and_________.5.(1) William IV born about 1735 died 1806, March 8 in Gates County, N. C. Married (1st) Charity
Goodman, Granddaughter of Henry and Charity Goodman. (2nd) Selah Bond July 3, 1799
Gatling, William, Gates County, N. C., 8 March 1805 (born between 1735 and 1745)Wife. SelahDaughter, Elizabeth BonGrand daughter, Charity HarrellGrandson, Etheldred Boyd GatlinSons, William and James Gatlin’s Son, William (William Goodman, Sr., Isaac Pipkin, Jr. Executor)
Test. Henry Goodman and Charity Goodman
Children of William Gatlin born 1735 and Charity Goodman Gatlin.
6.(1) Charity married Elisha Harrell Nov. 2. 1783 and had 7.(1) Charity Harrell6.(2) William V born about 1770 married Peggy Jernigan August 24, 1794 (no further record)6.(3) A son who married and had Etheldred Boyd Gatlin born by 1785 who died 1825 Gates
County and had:6
7.(1) John born_______7.(2) Richard born_______7.(3) William born_______7.(4) Gatling born_______7.(5) Emily born_______7.(6) Eliz born_______7.(7) Mary Jane born_______7.(8) Martha born_______7.(9) Harriet born_______
6.(4) James Gatlin born about 1770, son of William & Charity Goodman, died 1813. Married Mary Riddick, daughter of Christopher Riddick. The Gatlin Family - p. 16
Wills filed in Gates County - continued
Riddick, Elizabeth, Gates County, North Carolina, 1845 To my daughter, Nancy Gatling,
Riddick, Ctristopher, Gates County, North Carolina May Court of 1798Daughter, Mary Gatling (Wife of James)
Daughter, Ann Gatling (Wife of Miles)Daughter, Penelope GatlingExecutor, James GatlingGatling. Mary, Gates County, North Carolina 10 October 1825.(Married James Gatling. son of William Gatlin) Died in 1813.Sons, William, John and Riddick Gatlin.Daughters, Marth Summer and Ann RiddickSister, Ann GatlinChildren of James and Mary Riddick Gatlin7.(l) William married and had John who had James Lawrence7.(2) John7.(3) Riddick married Edith Goodman
6.(5) Elizabeth Bond Gatlin (Probably a child by his second Wife, Selah - untraced)
5.(2) John Gatlin born about 1735, son of William Gatlin who left will in Gates County 1788. Married________.
6.(1) Miles Gatlin born about 1758. Married Ann Riddick,daughter of Christopher Riddick, mentioned in Grandfather William Gatlins will 1788. Had one
daughter under 10 in 1800 Census.
Ann Riddick wife of Miles mentioned in Christopher Riddick Will 1798 Gates County.
6.(2) Edward Gatlin born about 1754. Mentioned in Grandfather William Gatlin Will 1788 Gates County. Probably Edward Gatlin who went to Edgecomb County-over 45 in 1800. Married by 1773.
EDGECOMB COUNTY
Deed Book 8-P. 95 - Edward Gatlin conveyed land to Jesse Fryer for the life of his mother, Mary Fryer -July 18, 1794. Witnessed by Wrighty Gatlin
Deed Book 14, p-142. In 1811 Benjamin Gatlin, Wrighty Gatlin, William Gatlin - Hesekiah Waters and his wife Nancy request that the land of Edward Gatlin be divided among them.
5.(3) George Gatlin born before 1755 in Gates County. Living alone in 1800 Census Gates County. Untraced.
5.(4) Sarah Gatlin married________Winborne5.(5) Mary Gatlin married________Waters5.(6) Edward Gatlin -
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NAVY S.39.558
Edward Gatlin
Va. Agency and Residence
Enlisted in Charleston, S. C. On 21st Aug. 1821. personally appears in open court for the said County, Southhampton Co. , Va. , Edward Gatlin, age 77 years, with one leg, residing in said county of Southhampton, does on oath swear that he enlisted and served during the Revolutionary War as foltow on the Continental ship named the Ranger, commanded by Capt. William Simpson and commanded by Col. Whipple. He also swears that he was a resident of the U. S. on the 18th day of March 1818, and that he has not disposed of his property or any part thereof, and thus bring myself within the provisions of the Act of Congress, entitled an act of Congress to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Navy service of the U.S. during the Revolutionary War. That my personal property consists of one shot gun, worth 5 dollars, one dutch oven (with one leg) worth one dollar, one pewter basin worth 50 cts. , parcel of coopers tools, worth $3. 00. No family, and mainly no occupation. Total amount of the foregoing schedule amounts to $10. 00.
That he enlisted in the year 1779, and served until about the 11th of May 1780, and until taken a prisoner by the British at the capitulation of Charleston. That he was carried to Philadelphia by the Navy and there discharged about the 12th or 13th of June following.
That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of the country for support, and that he has lost his discharge. and has no other proof the said service.
Signed by: Thomas Ridley, J. P,Silas Summerell, J. P.Alexander P. Peets, J. P,Lamn Cook. J.P.
He was awarded $8. 00 per month, commencing the 21st of June 1819. Cert. issued on the 24th July 1819, and sent to the clerk of the Court of Southhampton. Va.
* * * *The following may be among his descendants. This Jesse Gatlin was married to Elizabeth Bradley
in Bute County about the beginning of the Revolutionary War,(Bute County now Franklin and Warren). Left Bute after the war.
Pension of Jesse Gatlin, Randolph County. North Carolina N. W-10047 on 8 February 1821, Jesse Gatlin, age 72 applied for a pension under the Act of March 1518 and May 1820. He entered the Service for six months in North Carolina in a company commanded by Captain Murphy in a Regiment commanded by Col. Howe. He was discharged at Edonton, North Carolina, and re-enlisted for eighteen months in 1780 in a Company commanded by Captain William Lyttle in a Regiment commanded by Col. Archibald Lyttle under General Greene. He was at the Battle of Guilford. At this time (1821) his family consisted of his wife, Elizabeth, age 62 and his daughter Elizabeth, age 22, a cripple.
----------From a leaf of the New Testament, Published at Edenburgh in 1800, is the following record:
Edward Gatlin Born 14 December 1784Morning Gatlin born 15 February 1786John Gatlin born 7 February 1788Jesse Gatlin born 25 July 1790Polly Gatlin born 10 April 1796Betche Gatlin born 2 1797James Gatlin born 25 June 1781.
Elizabeth Gatlin, widow of Jesse, applied for a pension. She had no record of their marriage but stated that it was in 1781; that James Gatlin, their son was born before the end of the war and that she was married to Jesse Gatlin at the age of 18 in Bute County, N. C.
Edward Gatlin stated that he wrote the names in the Bible more than thirty years ago, and that his brother James, wrote the date of his mother's more than thirty years ago. His mother;
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Elizabeth Bradley born 8 December 1759Moses Allen born 4 February 1782Jesse Gatlin died 4 February 1782(Lived in Wake County, North Carolina. Some of his descendantswent to Kentucky)
Record More Complete For Service
Elizabeth states that she was Elizabeth Bradley and that she was married to Jesse Gattin at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
That she has no other records, except those attached.That she knows her husband served in the Revolutionary War as a private, for several years, but
the precise length of his service she does not remember. That he was in the battle of Guilford, and several battles of less importance. That she was married to said Gattin in the early part of the war, but has no recollection of the exact date, but she remembers that their son James was born before the end of the war, and that he was born on the 25th. day of June 1781, as she is informed from an old record in her possession which is hereto attached, that she was never married to any other person. but that she was married in the county then called Bute, and from which she removed at the end of the war. She was about 18 years old when married. It appears from an old record that she was born 8th. Dec. 1759. She states that she is very infirm and lives about five miles from the Court House of Randolph County and is unable to get there without great bodily pain, and that she has not been able to go to the nearest neighbors, who live a few hundred yards from her, altho her son lives a few hundred yards. Sworn to before Michael Cox one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas, and that she made her mark thereto, before me on the 20th of May 1839. Also sworn to before Edward Gattin,. J.P. , on the same date.
M. Cox states that Edward Gattin and Joshua Cox are both credible persons and he believes the statement made by him.
Edward Gattin appears and makes oath that he is the son of Jesse Gattin and Elizabeth Gattin and that be is the fifth child, and that he was born on the 17th. of Dec. 1784, and that the writing on said paper was done by him more than 30 years ago, at the direction of his father and mother and he has no doubt they are correct.
Abstract of Muster Roll. 10th Regt. Abraham Sheppard, Col.
Jesse Gattin (Gatlin) Private. 20th. Aug. 18 mo. State of N.C. Surrogate Continental Line, Rev. War.
THE GATLINS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Edward Gatlin 1680-1727
CHAPTER II
Bath Precinct Craven County, North Carolina
4. III (2) Edward Gatlin born 1680 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia Son of William Gatlin, Sr. , and__________.
Edward Gatlin was born by 1680 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. By 1703 he was in Bath Precinct - now Craven County, N.C. New Bern District.
"In North Carolina History and Genealogical Register page 195 Book 2 is a petition signed by Edward Gatlin for protection against the Indians at Pamlico Date 1703. "
NOTE: Pamlico in Bath Precinct later Craven County, N.C.
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In Bath Precinct 1711 Craven County N, C. Edward Gatlin witnessed will of Ann Smithwick. The will of Furnifold Green 1711 Bath Precinct proves that Ann Smithwick was a step daughter to Furnifold Green, who married Hannah Smithwick who was born by 1675. She Hannah Smithwick in 1696 was witness to a bond in Chowan County with Gatlins - at that time she was probably a widow. Vol. I - IV N. C. Historical and Genealogical Register Page 613 and Vol. I page 46 for Will of Furnifold Green.
Will of Furnifold Green - Bath October 26, 1711Sons Thomas - John - Furnifold. Daughters Elizabeth and Jane Green. Son James - wife Hannah -
Daughter-in-law meaning Step Daughter Ann Smithwick.
The will of Edward Gatlin 1727 Craven County, N. C. mentions wife Elizabeth. The name Furnifold is carried in the Gatlin family of Craven County, therefore it is reasonable to assume that Edward Gatlin's wife Elizabeth had a connection with the Green and Smithwick family.
Colonial and State Records of N. C. Vol. II, page 526, May 13, 1718, Nuse River Bath Co. (later Craven Co. N. C.). (Note) Edward Gatlin and his son, John. only Gatlins on the Nuse River, Bath Co. N.C. in 1718.
Captain Gatlin commands troops against Indians on Nuse River.
Edward Gatlin, same Vol. same page. Justice of the Peace. Precinct of Craven Co. . N. C. (Justice of Peace was an appointment by the King and a prominent office at the time.)
Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin had only one son according to Edward 1725 Will, Craven Co., N. C.
IV (1) John GatlinJohn Gatlin received a grant on Bear Branch of Swift's Creek where Edward and Elizabeth later
lived. (Pitt Co., N.C.)Edward was son of John, Jr. , son of John, Sr. He was brother of Hardy, James, Thomas and Mary
who married John Harris.
V (1) Edward Gatlin. Craven County Deed Book 11, page 219, April 5, 1763.Edward Gatlin conveyed to Thomas Gatlin a place called "Thorofare" and 80 acres of land being a
part of a patent to John Gatlin, Sr. , except that part of land laid off for Ann Bright.Witnesses - James Coor and James Arthur.
V (2) John Gatlin, Jr. , appointed Constable in 1738.Constable in those days was a more responsible position than now. John Gatlin appointed
Constable from Beards Creek on Nuse River. Orchard Creek flows into Nuse River.
V (3) William Gatlin (died young or went to another county).
1743: Whereas; Edward Gatlin being intermarried with Elizabeth Reel, daughter of Peter Reel, this petition prays leave to have an order for her part of her father's estate. her father being deceased, etc. He died 1763.
In Deed Book 1, Craven County Court House, John Gatlin. Jr. , of Little River in the County of Craven sold 50 acres of land lying on Adkin's Branch, to Thomas Hustleton for 40 bbls. , of tar. Witnessed by John Rouse and Moses Tillman and proved in the March Court of 1739/40.
In Deed Book 7. p. 368, John Gatlin and wife, Mary, convey a certain tract of land on the Neuse River, near Martin Franck's gut - proved in March Court of 1741. Witnessed by John West and Christopher Dawson.
Edward Gatling (wife Elizabeth) Will 1723, prob. 1725, Craven Co., names 1 son, John Senior.* * * *
Among the children of John Gatlin, Sr. , son of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin are: John Gatlin, Jr. , who married Mary (Reel)Edward Gatlin, who married Elizabeth ReelWilliam Gatlin. (What proof that he lived in Craven County, See 1790 Census)
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Edward and William Gatlin evidently left many descendants.(See 1790 Census)
John Gatlin, Jr., and Mary Reel Gatlin had the following children:1. Thomas Gatlin - apparently the eldest.2. Edward Gatlin - Revolution Capt.3. James Gatlin4. Mary Gatlin5. Hardy Gatlin.
Deed of Bertie County, N. C.
Deed Book G, p. 306. 1. John Gatling, Son of Edward, of Nuse in the County of Bath, North Carolina. to John Edwards of Noratuck in Albermarle County, 258 acres of land lying in Noratuck on the South of Welche's Creek, bounded by the lands of Matthew Adams and Thomas Evans, dated 22 June 1722, Witnesses: Richard Swinson and Ann Swinson.
Deed Book C, p. 30 8, John Gatling of Nuse to John Worley, Esq. , of Albermarle, granted a Power of Attorney. 12 September 1722. Witnesses: Lewis Johnson and Ann Golding.
Deed Book 1, page 200, Court House Bern N. C. in the year 1729 appears a conveyance of land from John Gatlin to James Roe.
1739 - New Bern N. C. Craven County - A deed to a sale of land by Rees Price to John Gatlin, Sr.
1738 - John Gatlin received a grant on Bear Branch of Swifts Creek(Later Pitt County) Elizabeth Gatlin, widow of Capt. Edward Gatlin and her sons Levi-Stephen-
John-and Edward were living in 1790. (Ancestor of Edward Gatlin of Miss. Pike Co.)
1738 - John Gatlin, Craven County appointed Constable. John Gatlin served as Member of House of Burgess (Colonial and State Records of North Carolina.)
Son of John Gatlin born about 1695 and __________. The sons of John Gatlin, Sr. , are determined by Gatlin receiving grants and deeds in Craven County during that period and by deeds of these Gatlins who conveyed land that was an original grant to John Gatlin, Sr. Three grants about 1738 to John Gatlin and one to William Gatlin.
John Gatlin, Jr., obtained grant Nov. 22, 1738 and June 7, 1739. The following sales of land are recorded in the Craven County Court Minutes, filed in the N. C. Historical Comm. , at Raleigh, N. C. for these years:
1739/40 A sale of land by John Gatlin, Jr., and Mary, his wife is recorded.1739 A deed for sale of land by Rees Price to John Gatlin, Sr.1739/40 A sale of land by. John Gatlin, Jr. , to Nicholas Dison.1746 John and Edward Gatlin were witnesses to a sale of land.1744 A sale of land from John Gatlin to Jonathan Fort.1746 A sale from John Gatlin to Abraham Warren for land is recorded.
1746 A sale of 186 acres of land from Rees Price to Edward Gatlin is proved by the oath of John Gatlin.
6. V (1) John Gatlin, Jr. , born by 1716, married Mary Reel (see later).
7. V (2) Edward Gatlin born about 1715, married Elizabeth Reel.
8. V (3) William Gatlin, born about 1714, received a grant in Craven County 1738. (The next record of a William Gatlin to appear in Craven County was the will of a William Gatlin 1793 who had a brother Lazurus. (The first Lazurus to appear in records of Craven was 1774,) so he is not likely to be the fourth son of John Gatlin, Sr. - son of Edward and Elizabeth of the 1725 will.) (So either William Gatlin died young or went to another county. ) (Untraced)
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5. (2) Edward Gatlin 11, born about 1715, married Elizabeth Reel before 1743, son of John Gatlin, Sr., who was son of Edward and Elizabeth (prob. George) of the 1727 Will.
From Craven County Court Minutes filed at Hist. Commission:1746 - A sale of land from Reese Price to Edward Gatlin is proved by oath - John Gatlin - 186
acres. Again Edward & John appear together.
1746 - John and Edward Gatlin are Witnesses to a sale of land in CravenCounty. (Probably sons of John Gatlin, Sr. )
1743 - Whereas Edward Gatlin being intermarried with Elizabeth Reel daughter of Peter Reel this petition prays leave to have an order for her part of her fathers estate, her father being deceased, etc. ; Page 36 - Folio - Inventory of Edward Gatlin Deceased - Estate by Elizabeth Gatlin, Craven County, N. C.
From: N. C. State Historical Commission between June 1763 - October 1763. Craven County Book of Wills - Deeds 1755-1764
Page 36 - Folio 4 - Inventory of Edward Gatlin, Sr., deceased estate by Elizabeth Gatlin - no date but record above it on same page is June 21, 1763. Item following October 6, 1763.
March 17, 1763
Page 33 - Edward Gatlin Sen. of Craven County to Edward Pearce 600 acres held by patent to Joseph Mason on W side of Neuse River.
Deed Book 21, p. 7 Lazarus Gatlin and Elizabeth, his wife, convey land to ________Ipock, part of a patent to John Gatlin and by him conveyed to said Lazarus Gatlin - June Court 1774.
Therefore it is concluded, from Wills, Deeds, Petitions, etc. , that Edward Gatlin was son of John Gatlin who was son of Edward and Elizabeth of 1725 Will Craven County. That he was born about 1715 that he was married before 1743 to Elizabeth Reel daughter of Peter Reel - Craven County, N. C. That he died 1763 in Craven County, N. C.
The following are Gatlins taken from the Craven County records who were not sons of John and Mary, brothers of Hardy - They were right age to be first cousins of Hardy and sons of Edward and Elizabeth Reel Gatlin. Some of them were conveying land that had belonged to Edward. The word brother was used by some - thus establishing relationship.
Probable sons of Edward and Elizabeth Reel Gatlin-
6. (1) Lazurus Gatlin born about 1740 - left Widow Elizabeth. She was living in Craven County 1790 Census.
Deed Book 21, p. 7. Lazarus Gatlin and Elizabeth, his wife, convey land to________Ipock, part of a patent to John Gatlin and by him conveyed to said Lazarus Gatlin - June Court 1774.
Book 33, p. 107. I, Elizabeth Gatlin, Sr., (widow of Lazarus) for the love of my grandsons, Abner and Sharrack Gatlin convey land on the Southeast side of Swift's Creek and the north side of the Nuse River, to Kitten Bridger's Swamp to Eph. Pearces' line. 12 August 1797.
Signed:Elizabeth Gatlin Lazarus Gatlin Barron Gatlin Mary Gatlin Levi Burdick (?)
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P. 306, 1816 - Ester Gatlin, Abner Gatlin, Shadrack Gatlin, Jeremiah Roe and Milly, his wife, to Shadrack Roe, land patented by Ephriam Gatlin and my legal descent to present granters.
Children of Lazurus and Elizabeth Gatlin:7.(1) Ephriam Gatlin born about 1775. Died before 1816.
8. (l) Esther Gatlin born about 17908. (2) Abner Gatlin born about 17908. (3) Shadrack Gatlin born about 17908. (4) Milly Gatlin married Jeremiah Roe by 1816.
Other probable sons of Lazurus and Elizabeth who were no[ children of Edward Jr.. William Gatlin, or John Gatlin. See marriage records Craven County, N. C.
7.(2) Joshua Gatlin who married Sarah Banks, Oct. 11, 1783(2)________ ________
7.(3) Pearce Gatlin to Sara Sparrow - Feb. 22, 17947.(4) Enoch Gatlin to Keziah Banks - October 1809
6. (2) Edward Gatlin, Jr. , born about 1745, Son of Edward Gatlin and Elizabeth. Probably married Ann (See Pitt County Records)
CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Deed Book 32, p. 477. 6 July 1795. An indenture between James Gatlin and John Harris for 50 pounds paid to James Gatlin by John Harris, for a certain tract of land patented by Thomas Fisher on (date is blank) conveyed to Edward Gatlin, Jr. , who died without a will and had three surviving sons, I, James Gatlin as heir to my father and coheir with my brothers and with the consent of the two other heirs, William and Edward Gatlin. The said land lying on the south side of Little Swift Creek. Dec. Term of Court, 1795 - Deed proved.
In 1769 Edward Gatlin of Craven County deeds land to Edward Gatlin, Jr, , Son of Edward Gatlin, Jr. who died without a will.
7.(1) Edward Gatlin III8.(l) William Gatlin
Deed Book 41, p. 176. I, William Gatlin, convey my rights I had with my Uncle, James Gatlin, to Shadrack Gatlin and insert premises surveyed for Elizabeth Gatlin, beginning at John Gatlin's corner. March Court 1819
7. (2) James Gatlin married Betsey Pearce Feb. 17, 1794. Enoch Gatlin surety.8.(l) Ann Elizabeth Gatlin8.(2) Sidney Gatlin8.(3) Mary Ernel
7. (3) William Gatlin married Elizabeth Williams April 17, 1808 No Children.
Will of William Gatlin, Dated 1823: Nieces, Sidney Gatlin, Mary Ernel, Ann Elizabeth Gatlin, daughter of my brother, James Gatlin.
6. (3) William Gatlin. son of Edward Gatlin and Elizabeth Reel Gatlin married Amy __________born about 1744.
WILLS FILED IN CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Non nuncupative Will of William Gatlin, dated 8 January 1793
Wife, Amy. Brother, Lazarus. Property to be divided between David Gatlin, Mary Purify and Sophia Cuttrell. Proved by Mary Porter and Nancy Arthur, Witnesses:
Children of William and Amy Gatlin:7. (l) David Gatlin married Nancy Cutherell March 24, 17977. (2) Mary Purify
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7. (3) Sophia G. married Cutrel.
6. (4) John Gatlin married __________ , born about 1740, son of Edward and Elizabeth Reel Gatlin. died in Craven County.
Page 698. Book 32. Lazarus Gatlin, James Morris, and Ann Gatlin, his wife, two of the children of John Gatlin, deceased, convey to John Gatlin in 1805.
Book 37, p. 636 - September Court, 1809. Abner Gatlin, Elizabeth Gatlin, Ferebee Gatlin, convey to Barron Gatlin 2/8 of 100 acres of land left us by the death of our father. being 2/8 of an patent of land to John Gatlin dated 1769.
Witness: William Gatlin
1809 - Craven County Guardian Docket - Barron Gatlin is appointed Guardian of James, Richard and Mary or Margaret Gatlin, children of John Gatlin, deceased. Sureties: Charles Roach and Enoch Gatlin.
Children of John Gatlin and__________.7. (1) Lazarus Gatlin married Alice Vendrick April 18, 18137. (2) Ann Gatlin, married James Morris by 18057. (3) Abner Gatlin to Elizabeth Kent Jan. 10, 18047. (4) Elizabeth Gatlin7. (5) Ferrebee Gatlin married Abner Gatlin Oct. 17, 1804 (son of Lazarus)7. (6) Barron Gatlin married Polly Gatlin 2-19-18067. (7) James Gatlin7. (8) Richard Gatlin7. (9) Margaret Gatlin7.(10) John Gatlin married Dilly Barron, March 3, 1803.
6. (5) David Gatlin - no further record.The orphan may be his daughter.
Ordered that Elizabeth Bathsheba Gatlin, an orphan in the care of Henry Baldwin, be delivered to Zilpah Herbert, her aunt. Court of 12 March 1776. Craven County Court Minutes.
Craven County, N. C. - 1769--------White Polls-----------Black PollsEdward Gatlin 2 4Edward Gatlin, Jr. 1 -Elizabeth Gatlin 1 -Lazarus Gatlin 1 -John Gatlin 1 -Thomas Gatlin 1 2James Gatlin 1 4David Gatlin 1 -
Craven County, N. C. Tax List 1779District No. 3William Gatlin 160 AcresJoshua Gatlin 100 AcresJohn Gatlin 200 AcresJames Gatlin 1550 AcresDavid Gatlin 200 AcresLazarus Gatlin 375 AcresJohn Gatlin 550 AcresEdward Gatlin 175 Acres
Craven County, N. C. Court Minutes - NOTE one Edward Dead by 1779.
Legislative Papers and Tax List
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Craven County, N. C. 1779Capt. Chas. Roach and Capt. Allens CompanysCapt. Roachs Company
3 - Thomas Gatlin 14494--43 - Edward Gatlin 6835--46 - Shadrach Gatlin 93549 - Hardy Gatlin 5860--55 - Levi Gatlin 490--
MARRIAGE BONDS AT COURT HOUSE
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
Page 61 Joshua Gatlin to Sara Banks, 11 October 1783, James Gatlin, SuretyPage 65 John Gatlin to Esther Tingle, 6 January 1784.Page 93 Edward Gatlin to Sara Norton, 26 November 1791Page 127 Pearce Gatlin to Sara Sparrow. 22 February 1794Page 135 James Gatlin to Betsy Pearce, 17 February 1794. Enoch Gatlin, Surety.
Marriage Bond A, Folio 160, Office of Superior Court, New Bern, N. C.
Page 166 Edward Gatlin to Elizabeth Smith (?) (used) November 3, 1796Page 176 David Gatlin to Nancy Cutherell, 24 March 1797Page 184 Enoch Gatlin to Mary BanksPage 259 John Gatlin to Dilly Barnes (Widow) 3 March 1803Page 292 Barron Gatlin to Polly Gatlin 2-19-1806. Lazarus Gatlin, Surety.Page 320 William Gatlin to Elizabeth Williams 17 April 1808Page 322 Abner Gatlin m. Elizabeth Kent 10 January 1809Page 331 Enoch Gatlin to Keziah Banks 24 October 1809Page 342 Joshua Gatlin to Nancy Hoover 1810Page 456 Abner Gatlin to Nancy Gatlin 1810Page 618 Richard White to Frances Gatlin 1808Page 211 Zebedee Rawles to Sara Gatlin 31 May 1800. John West, Surety.Page 215 James Reed to Sally Gatlin (Widow) 25 August 1801
Abner Gatlin to Ferebee Gatlin 17 October 1804
CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Deed Book 32. p. 477. 6 July 1795. An indenture between James Gatlin and John Harrys for 50 pounds paid to James Gatlin by John Harris, for a certain tract of land patented by Thomas Fisher on (date is blank) conveyed to Edward Gatlin, Jr. , who died without a will and had three surviving sons, I, James Gatlin as heir to my father and coheir with my brothers and with the consent of the two other heirs, William and Edward Gatlin. The said land lying on the south side of Little Swift Creek.
Dec. Term of Court, 1795 - Deed proved.
Ordered that Elizabeth Bathsheba Gatlin, an orphan in the care of Henry Baldwin, be delivered to Zilpah Herbert, her aunt Court of 12 March 1776 - Craven County Court Minutes.
Deed Book 21, p. 7. Lazarus Gatlin and Elizabeth, his wife, convey land to _________Ipock, part of a patent to John Gatlin and by him conveyed to said Lazarus Gatlin - June Court 1774.
Deed Book 41, p. 176. 1, William Gatlin, convey my rights I had with my Uncle, James Gatlin, To Shadrack Gatlin and insert premises surveyed for Elizabeth Gatlin, beginning at John Gatlin's corner. March Court, 1819.
P. 306, 1816. Ester Gatlin, Abner Gatlin, Shadrack Gatlin, Jeremiah Roe and Milly, his wife, to Shadrack Roe, land patented by Ephriam Gatlin and my legal descent to present grantors.
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Page 698, Book 32. Lazarus Gatlin, James Morris and Ann Gatlin, his wife, two of the children of John Gatlin. deceased, convey to John Gatlin in 1805.
Book 37, p. 636. September Court, 1809. Abner Gatlin, Elizabeth Gatlin, and Ferebee Gatlin, convey to Barron Gatlin 2/8 of 100 acres of land left us by the death of our father, being 2/8 of an patent of land to John Gatlin, dated 1769. Witness: William Gatlin.
Book 33. p. 107. I-, Elizabeth Gatlin, Sr. , (widow of Lazarus) for the love of my grandsons, Abner and Shadrack Gatlin, convey land on the Southeast side of Swift's Creek and the north side of the Nuse River, to Kitten Bridger's Swamp to Eph. Pearces' line. 12 August 1797. Signed:
Elizabeth GatlinLazarus GatlinBarron GatlinMary GatlinLevi Burdick (?)
Deed Book 27. p. 150. Is a conveyance by James and Elizabeth Gatlin (then Elizabeth Linfield) for land patented by her husband. _______Linfield. 26 October 1767 - Proved in September Court 1789.
In 1790, is a conveyance by Lazarus Pearce to Ephriam Pearce, land belonging to Lazarus Pearce, Sr., the said land lying on John Gatlin's line. (some Gatlin married a Pearce).
Deed Book 21, p. 173. Is an indenture between Edward Gatlin and Thomas Gatlin for a tract of land lying in Palmetto Swamp, said land patented by Jacob Miller. Proved in December Court 1774 and witnessed by John Bryan and Joseph Bryan.
Deed Book 32, p._____. On 8 March 1796, John Harris and William Seirles, executors of the last will of James Pearce, John Gatlin, Jr. . and James Reel, Sr., sell the land joining Peter Reel, which land was the property of Golon Price and by him conveyed to James Rice and by him conveyed to James Pearce and John Gatlin, Jr. , - witnessed by Enoch Gatlin.
Deed Book 23, p. 15. Hardy Gatlin conveyed to Jeremiah Barns 230 acres. being part of the patent to John Gatlin, dated 1763, the said land lying in Palmetto Swamp.
1809. Craven County Guardian Docket - Barron Gatlin is appointed Guardian of James, Richard and Mary or Margaret Gatlin, children of John Gatlin, deceased. Sureties; Charles Roach and Enoch Gatlin.
Deed Book 11, p. 219. 5 April 1763. Edward Gatlin conveyed to Thomas Gaskins, a place called "Thorofare" and 80 acres of land being part of a patent to John Gatlin. Sr., except that part of land laid off for Ann Bright. Witnessed by James Coor and James Arthur.
In 1781. it was ordered that James Gatlin, Edmund Pearce and Ephriam Pearce settle the estate of George Hill.
Deed Book 21, p. 121. In 1774, Thomas Gatlin conveyed land bought of Thomas Fisher, -to James Gatlin. Witnessed by Shadrack Gatlin and Aaron Emul and proved in September Court, 1774.
LENOIR COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Court House destroyed by fire in 1878 and all records lost, except an old index book of deeds, from which the following names were taken (Court House at Kinston, North Carolina. )
Thomas Gatlin to John GatlinJohn Gatlin and his wife. Susana, to William Croom.Mary Croom to John GatlinThomas Gatlin to Joshua GatlinThomas Gatlin to Alfred M. Gatlin
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Newspaper items appearing in the Sentinel, published at New Bern, North Carolina for these years.
In 1818 is a notice that William Croom and John Gatlin of Lenoir County, North Carolina are on a note against Ambrose Jones.
In 1828 John Gatlin gave a mortgage on his farm in Lenoir County, North Carolina and B. Coleman and John S. Gatlin were trustees to sell it at Kinston Court House, Lenoir County, North Carolina.
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5. (1) John Gatlin. Jr., born about 1716 married Mary Reel by 1739 Died after 1763, Son of John Gatlin. son of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin of Craven County of the 1725 Will.
In Deed Book I Craven County court house John Gatlin, Jr., of Little River in the county of Craven sold 50 acres of land lying on Adkins branch to Thomas Huddleston for 40 bbls. of tar. Witnessed by John Rouse and Moses Tillman and proved in court of 1739-40.
Two Craven grants to John Gatlin. Jr. - one November 22. 1738, another June 7, 1739.
In Deed Book 7, p. 368, John Gatlin and wife Mary Reel Gatlin convey a certain track of land on the Neuse River near Martins Francks gut - proved in court of 1741 court record Craven County, N. C.
1739/40 A sale of land by John Gatlin, Jr., and Wife Mary is recorded1739/40 A sale of land by John Gatlin, Jr.. to Nicholas Dixon1744 A sale of land from John Gatlin to Jonathan Fort1746 A sale of land from John Gatlin to Abraham Warren for land is recorded.
Children of John M. and Mary Reel Gatlin (probably Mary Reel see notation below)6. (l) Thomas Gatlin born 17406. (2) Edward Gatlin born 17426. (3) James Gatlin born 17446. (4) Mary Gatlin born 1746 married John Harris6. (5) Hardy Gatlin born 1748NOTE: Craven County Deed Book 320 on March 8, 1796 - John Harris who was the executor of the
last Will of John Gatlin. Jr., and James Reel, Sr. , sold the land joining Peter Reel (John Harris Brother-in-law to James Reel).
NOTE: James Reel probably father of Mary Gatlin, wife ofJohn, Jr.
Deed Book 32, page____. March 1796. John Harris and William Sierless , executors of last will of James Pearce, John Gatlin, Jr. , James Reel, Sr. , sell the lands joining Peter Reel which land was the property of Golon Price and by him convey to James Rice and by him convey to James Pearce and John Gatlin, Jr.
NOTE: John Harris was a son- in-law of Mary and John Gatlin. Jr. (Try to find will of James Reel, Sr. , and John Gatlin, Jr.)
This Will and deeds indicate that Mary the wife John was daughter of Peter Reel. Peter Reel (1739) Craven County Will.
Sons - Peter, Joshua and James and JohnDaughters - Elizabeth and Mary (wife Mary)
Simon Bright, Richard Evans executors 1-III p. 378N.C. Genealogical Register
6. (1) Thomas Gatlin, son of John and Mary Gatlin, was probably born about 1740. He must have married a Miss Slade, as he. had children and grand children named Slade and the only branch
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which contained this name. He died between July 9. 1793, the date of his will and December 1793, the date when his will was probated. He lived in Lenoir County, North Carolina, Will Book A. p. 305. His will names his children as follows:
7. (1) Son, John Gatlin7. (2) Son. Slade Gatlin7. (3) Son, Mitchell Gatlin (Died before his father)7. (4) Dau. Sara (Carman)7. (5) Son, James7. (6) Son, Thomas Note: Thomas and Major Were in Mississippi in 18057. (7) Son, Major7. (8) Dau. Mary (Married William Croom lst and 2nd Lewis C. Bryan)7. (9) Dau. Elizabeth7. (10) Dau. Teresa (Who was under 16 years of age)
Executors: Brothers, James and Hardy Gatlin and sons, John andMitchell Gatlin.
REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE RECORD
Thomas Gatlin - Captain in a Lenoir Company during the Revolution. Pension of Solomon Witherington, S R 7936 - DAR Library, Vol. 56, p. 192-193. Last paragraph "he substituted for Nathan Witherington and was drafted under Capt. Thomas Gatlin when peace was proclaimed. “
The Gatlin Family - p. 3
7. (1) John Gatlin, son of Thomas Gatlin was in Greene County, Georgia in 1805. See Deed Craven Co. . N. C. Deed Book 36, page 812.
Still living in 1823. Signed deed to Lafinhouse as heir of Hardy Gatlin (said son of Thomas Gatlin).
7. (2) Slade Gatlin, son of Thomas Gatlin, was Postmaster of Kinston, N.C. Nothing is known of his family. Obituary notice: Slade Gatlin, Esq. , Postmaster at Kinston, N. C. died 24 Ult. July 13, 1809 (p. 3. Column 5. Raleigh Register and N. C. Gazette).
8. (1) Slade Gatlin (grandson of Thomas) living 1823. Signed Lafinhouse Deed.7. (3) Mitchell Gatlin, son of Thomas Gatlin, died before his father, in 1793. Craven County Court
Minutes, March Court, 1794 - Petition of James and John Gatlin, Executors of the Will of Thomas Gatlin, deceased, pray leave to sell the legacy of Mitchell Gatlin, who died before the testator.
7. (4) Sara Gatlin, married William J. Carman, 5 April 1793, she died in 1807, leaving three sons. Burton Carman, Born 1795, married Teresa Heath. He was born April 11, 1795 - died September 28, 1853 - age 58. A true and faithful member of the Episcopal Church.
(Tombstone record)Washington Carman. Born November 6, 1801, Died 19 March 1866, married Clarissa Beasley. 22
January 1824. Married 2nd Mary Butler, 11 October 1836.Thomas G. Carman7. (5) James Gatlin, Son of Thomas Gatlin is untraced. May have gone to Georgia. He did go to
Georgia (See permit of Edward Gatlin of Mississippi to go through Georgia 1800-02.)7. (6) Thomas Gatlin, son of Thomas Gatlin, lived in Kinston. Lenoir County. North Carolina.7. (7) Major Gatlin, son of Thomas Gatlin, moved to Morgan County. Georgia, between 1804
and 1814. In Deed Book 39, p. 589, Court House, New Bern. N. C. , dated 1814. is a transfer of land by Levi Gatlin and Major Gatlin of Morgan County, Georgia. In 1803 Major Gatlin was with Edward and Thomas Gatlin in Mississippi Territory Washington County. but was back in Georgia by 1814. Probable son of Major Gatlin -Thomas M. Gatlin - Living in DeSoto Parish, La. 1860 Ancestor of Bettie Gatlin who married Richard Morgan of Keachi.
CENSUS REPORT
STATE: Louisiana COUNTY: DeSoto Parish YEAR 1860 Family 821-820 Vol. 2Age Occupation Birth Place
T. M. Gatlin 45 Farmer Ga.Martha 35 Ga.Mattie 15 Ga.Fanny 12 La.
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Bessy 10 La.Thomas 8 La.Carrie 6 La.Note: Property value $30,000/$101,000, largest slave owner in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana7. (8) Mary Gatlin, daughter of Thomas Gatlin. may be the one who married (1) William Croom
(2) Lewis C. Bryan.7. (9) Elizabeth Gatlin, daughter of Thomas - untraced.7. (10) Teresa Gatlin, daughter of Thomas, who was a child when her father died, married
before 1814, Reuben White. He died in 1824 and his will is not indexed in the Court House, New Bern, N.C. They had Amanda White, Powell White, Reuben White, Emile White, Nancy White.
References of the Gatlins in Lenoir County, North Carolina
LENOIR COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Court House destroyed by fire in 1878 and all records lost, except an old index book of deeds, from which the following names are taken (Court House at Kinston. North Carolina.).
Thomas Gatlin to John GatlinJohn Gatlin and his wife. Susana, to William CroomMary Croom to John GatlinThomas Gatlin to Joshua GatlinThomas Gatlin to Alfred M. Gatlin
Newspaper items appearing in the Sentinel. published at New Bern, North Carolina for these years.
In 1818 is a notice that William Croom and John Gatlin of Lenoir County, North Carolina are on a note against Ambrose Jones.
In 1828 John Gatlin gave a mortgage on his farm in Lenoir County, North Carolina and B. Coleman and John S. Gatlin were trustees, to sell it at Kinston Court House, Lenoir County, North Carolina.
LENOIR COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Alfred M. Gatlin was a member of the North Carolina Delegation in Congress in 1823.
Richard C. Gatlin was of the class of 1832 at West Point. He served in Florida in the Indian War and in the Mexican War. (wounded) Resigned from the Army 22 May 1861. Brigadier General in Confederate Army. Died 8 September 1896.
North Carolina Reports, Volume 59, p. 37 (Jones Equity vol. VI) Teresa Carman VS. Stephen Page - 1863
Teresa Heath married Burton Carman, had one child, Sally Gatlin. Carman who married James Z. Perry, of Carteret County, N. C. after 1852 (Grandmother of Miss Bessie C. Carman stated that she knew Sally before she was married).
Colonel A. M. Gatlin had a daughter who married (2) a Dubose in Florida.
The Gatlin Family. P. 8
Standard, Raleigh, North Carolina. Issue 28 March 1849
in Lenoir County at the residence of their father. Lewis C. Desmond, Esq.. on 5 March 1849, of congestive fever - Cordelia Wilcox Desmond, Age 5 years, 4 months and on the ninth of the same disease, his youngest son. Richard Gatlin Desmond, age 10 years 9 months.
Standard, Raleigh, North Carolina. Marriage Notice
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Issue of Friday 30 January 1835
On 20th, Inst. , in Lenoir County, Mr. Turner Reavis of Smithfield, Johnson County, North Carolina, to Miss Sara Gatlin of Kinston. Lenoir County. North Carolina.
Issue of 14 June 1837
In Kinston. Lenoir County, Franklin Knox, M. D. to Miss Mary M. Gatlin.
6. (2) Captain Edward Gatlin born about 1733, son of John and Mary Gatlin of Craven County, North Carolina, brother of Hardy, William, James, Thomas and Mary.
Edward Gatlin married Elizabeth Johnson. sister of Richard Johnson.
Reference: Will of Richard Johnson, dated 1796 Nephew, Richard J. Johnson Sisters, Elizabeth Gatlin, Esther Gatlin and Margaret Gatlin Cousin, Persis LambersNieces, Sarah Gatlin and Ester Gatlin, daughters of my sister Elizabeth GatlinWilliam Gatlin, executor
NOTE: Other Elizabeth Gatlins at this period old enough to have daughter - did not have daughter named Sarah and Esther.
Craven County Court Records
Deed Book II p. 219. 5 April 1763. Edward Gatlin conveyed to Thomas Caskins a place called "Thorofare” and 80 acres of land being part of a patent to John Gatlin, Sr. , except that part of land laid off for Ann Bright. Witnessed by James Goor and James Arthur.
Deed Book 21, p. 173. Is an indenture between Edward Gatlin and Thomas Gatlin for a tract of land lying in Palmette Swamp. Said land patented to Jacob Miller. Proved in December Court 1714 and witnessed by John Bryan and Joseph Bryan.
In a letter to Miss Bessie Carmen from Major General Harris: "I find from the Craven county records that my Great Great Grandfather and Edward Gatlin were partners in a patent of some sort.'
In Craven county court minutes Sept. court 1782, Mrs. Elizabeth Gatlin came into court and prayed for letters of Administration on the estate of her husband Capt. Edward Gatlin. (James Gatlin executor See Miss Delamas Letter)
Edward Gatlin, son of John and Mary Gatlin and brothers of James, Thomas and Hardy, was murdered by Cornwallis men at Streets Ferry, N. C.
The N. C. Book Pierces register had this: Page 341 Militia Edward Gatlin No. 1013 Newbwem District. Hardy and Stephen Gatlin in same outfit.
Craven County Court Minutes 1772 -1784 Part II
June 1781 - The last will and testament of Edward Gatlin deceased proved by William Wennem. James Gatlin qualified as Exr.
December 1781 - Inventory of the Estate of Captain Edward Gatlin Deceased returned by James Gatlin Esq. , Executor.
March 1782 - James Gatlin. Esq. - Justice, Hardy Gatlin - Juror to next court
September 1782 - Elizabeth Gatlin widow and Executrix of Captain Edward Gatlin came into court and qualified as such. Ordered that her name be inserted in the letters issued to James Gatlin Exq. the other Executor.
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Reference: Gatlin Papers
Captain Edward Gatlin, son of John Gatlin, Jr. , and Mary Reel Gatlin, and brother of Thomas, James and Hardy Gatlin, was murdered by soldiers of Cornwallis at Street's Ferry, N. C., according to tradition. He married Elizabeth.
Page 384, Edward Gatlin No. 1013 Newbern. (See Lela Loe Herndon DAR National No. 419417)
Another Edward Gatlin perhaps his son Edward who came to Mississippi.
I include all this until further research is made. Capt. Edward Gatlin no doubt is the service of this man. The Private Edward may be his son or his cousin. (No. 1013 is, Edward of Mississippi, also his service in the Militia from Newbern district in outfit with Hardy, Stephen, Levi. etc. Record in Comptrollers Office at Raleigh, N. C.)
Children of Capt. Edward and Elizabeth Johnson Gatlin
7. (l) Sarah Gatlin married Weeks Chapman7. (2) Esther Gatlin married Jesse Chapman7. (3) Louise Gatlin married Fred Baker of Lenoir County, N. C.7. (4) Edward Gatlin married Elizabeth Smith November 3, 1796. Went to Mississippi by 1803.7. (5) John Gatlin (Went to Mississippi) Married Esther Tingle 1-6-17847. (6) Levi Gatlin (Went to Morgan and Green County, Georgia)7. (7) Stephen Gatlin married his first cousin Mary Harris. They went to Georgia with the Harris
Family.7. (8) Elizabeth Gatlin married James Roach. They went to Georgia with the other Gatlin heirs.7. (9) Mary Gatlin married William Tooke, Ancestors of J. R. Wooten, Monroe, Louisiana.
Copy of the settlement of the estate of Edward Gatlin to be included here. Also complete service records.
l790 Census Pitt County, N.C.Elizabeth - Widow of Edward Gatlin is listed on plantation with her sons John, Levi. Stephen.
Edward unmarried lived with her.
Craven County
February 14, 1804 - From Weeks Chapman and Sara, Ids wife, Jesse Chapman and Esther, his wife, Frederick Baker and his wife, Louise. For 31 pounds 13 shillings and 9 pence.
Witness Luke Russell. Craven County Deed Book 36, Page 368
Children of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin:
7. (l) Sara Gatlin, his daughter, married Weeks Chapman, she died before 1815. They had:8. (l) John Chapman8. (2) Seth Chapman - married Susan Cambell.8. (3) Church Chapman8. (4) Edward (Ned) Chapman8. (5) Alfred Chapman. married Lovie Adams8. (6) Celie Chapman8. (7) Sallie Chapman8. (8) Lovie Chapman
7. (2) Esther Gatlin, married Jesse Chapman, brother of Weeks on 8 February 1783. They had:8. (l) David Chapman born 16 August 1783.8. (2) Argent Chapman born 1785, died 1789.8. (3) Stephen Chapman born 14 April 1789.8. (4) Lydia Chapman born 15 August 1795.8. (5) Furnifold Chapman, born 10 March 1798. died August 18588. (6) Louisa Chapman born 16 March 1804. Md. James Roach. son of Charles.
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8. (7) Mary Chapman born 15 August 1806.7. (3) Louise Gatlin, married Fred Baker of Lenoir County, N. C.
7.( 4) Edward Gatlin, went to Mississippi by 21 July 1807. In a deed of 21 July 1807, Edward Gatlin of Washington County in Mississippi Territory reading "and as such, seized and well entitled to one undivided thirty sixth part of all the lands, tenements and real estate of which Hardy Gatlin died seized etc. , " for 25 pounds and 17 shillings etc. Witnesses: B. Woods and John Harris (See further Edward Gatlin of Mississippi - Chapter III)
7. (5) John Gatlin, went to Mississippi. John Gatlin of the County of Washington in the Mississippi Territory appointed attorney for Edward Gatlin. March 4, 1807. In Deed Book 38, p. 157 both the names of Edward and John Gatlin of Mississippi, convey land in 1811 as heirs of Hardy Gatlin:
7. (6) Levi Gatlin, went to Morgan County and Green County Georgia. Deed dated April 2, 1805, Greene County, Ga. from Levi Gatlin, Stephen Gatlin, Mary Gatlin, and John Gatlin, William Tooke and Mary, his wife, James Roach and Elizabeth, his wife, Benjamin Pearce and Celia, his wife, for 109 pounds, 8 shilling and 9 pence. Witnesses: Will Harris and John Harris, deed appears in Deed Book 36,
p. 812, Court House at New Bern, North Carolina.
In Deed Book 39, p. 589, Court House at New Bern, N. C. 1814, is a deed from Levi Gatlin and Major Gatlin of Morgan County, Georgia, Benjamin Pearce and his wife Celia, William Tooke and Polly, his wife, of Greene County, Georgia, Stephen Gatlin. Furnifold Gatlin, Hardy Gatlin and James Roach and Betsy, his wife of Pulaski County, Georgia, heirs of Hardy Gatlin, deceased.
7. (7) Stephen Gatlin, probably the son of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin is the Stephen Gatlin who married Mary Harris, his first cousin. They moved to Georgia with the Harris family. (See the deeds mentioned under Levi Harris) See Deeds in Green County, Georgia. See Pension record of Edward Gatlin War of 1812.
Reference: Gatlin Family, p. 22.Stephen Gatlin, son of Capt. Edward and Elizabeth Johnson Gatlin.
RECORDS FROM GREENSBORO, GREENE COUNTY GEORGIA
Jan. 8, 1798 To Stephen Gatlin from Thomas Carson, 150 acres on North Ogeechee for $390. Witnesses; Ewing Morrow and Sara Morrow. (Deed Book 4 p. 199)
]an. 12, 1804 To Stephen Gatlin from Francis Flournoy, a tract of land on the North side, North Fork. Ogeechee for $1715.00. The deed refers to a willow oak on Harris' Line, a beegum on Beasleys line and Roach's line to hickory on Pearce's line. The Harris referred to is Stephen Gatlin's brother-in-law, William Harris. Witnesses: James Roach, Benjamin Pearce and William Harris. (Deed Book 4, p., 6)
Jan. 20, 1804 From Stephen and Mary Gatlin to Britian Huckaby, 226 acres, including land purchased from Thomas Carson on January 8, 1798, and bounded on the South by William Harris' land. Deed Book 4.
Jan. 12, 1808 To Stephen Gatlin, from Joseph Wood, 202-1/2 acres for $300. 00. Witness: Furney Gatlin and Jelks. (Deed Book 5. p. 464).
May 4, 1812 From Stephen Gatlin to John Colbert, 342 acres North side of North Fork Ogeechee, for $2500.00. The deed refers to the willow oak on Harris' line, beegum on Beasley's line, Roach's line to hickory on Pearce's line, Witnesses: William Browning, Jarvis Fillengen, and Thomas Stocks. (Deed Book EE, p. 289).
1824 Stephen Gatlin. property in Greene County, sold by Sheriff at public auction to Thomas Gray. Agent. (This land was no doubt abandoned by Stephen Gatlin when he moved away from Greene County). (Deed Book II, p. 264. )
MILITARY RECORDS
War of 1812 - 0. W. Inv. File 10731 - Stephen GatlinStephen Gatlin was wounded in the War against the Creek Nation in 1814. Certificate of Dr.
Joseph W. Grim, Surgeon on the 17th Reg. , of Georgia, Militia stated he examined in 1833, the wound of Stephen Gatlin and found him wounded above the left hip and the ball descended six inches below. Discharge in Pension.
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Fort Hull. Feb. 3, 1814 -Agreeable to the order of the commanding officer and the report of the Surgeon. Stephen Gatlin,
a private in Captain E. R. King's Company is considered unfit for duty during the balance of the present campaign and has leave of absence. " E. D. King, Capt. John Floyd, BGC.
A letter filed in his pension from Savannah, Georgia dated 22 Oct 1850 stated "that old man Gatlin. an invalid pensioner. lived in an Alabama County bordering the Georgia line and finds it more convenient and expedient for recovery.” Pensioned 1 Jan. 1834 at $8.00 per month.
7. (8) Mary Gatlin, married William Tooke and went to Green County, Georgia. He died in 1815. His will mentions: (Ancestors of J. R. Wooten, Monroe, Louisiana)
(a) son, Archibald Tooke(b) son, Allison Tooke(c) son, Joseph Tooke(d) Dau. Louisa Tooke(e) Dau. Polly Robertson Wife, PollyExecutor: Stephen Gatlin
1880 Census, Bienville Parish Ward I& III268
Name Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Mother’s BirthJohn Tooke 64 Ga. N.C. N.C.Ama 57 Ga. N.C. N.C.Hardy 35 Fla.Sara 30 La.Robert 26 La.Henry 24 La.Elvra 19 La.Lelia 15 La.Seward 15 La.Amand 21 La.
7. (9) Elizabeth Gatlin, married James Roach. They went to Georgia with the other Gatlin heirs.
Reference on the sons of Captain Edward Gatlin:
PITT COUNTY RECORDS
Court House, Greenville, North Carolina
Deed Book N, p. 27. 15 July 1793 is a conveyance of land by Edward and Ann Gatlin to Giles Mathis, the said land extending along the line of Edmund Andrews.
Deed Book N, p. 46 - 5 October 1793 is an indenture between John Gatlin of Pitt County and Weeks Chapman for 118 pounds for land at the fork of Swift's Creek, said land lying on the dividing line of Levi Gatlin and Edward Gatlin, containing 125 acres, being part of a patent to Joseph Letchworth. dated March 10 and witnessed by James Roach and Edward Gatlin. (went to Georgia)
Deed Book N, p. 47 - 5 March 1792 is an indenture between Levi Gatlin and John Gatlin for 100 pounds for 125 acres of land and witnessed by Issac Gardnes and John Campbell.
Deed Book M, p.___ - Stephen Gatlin of Georgia, conveyed to Edward Gatlin. 200 acres of land, granted by patent to Ezekiel Adams and part of another patent granted to Shadrack Gatlin on 24 October 1782 and part of another patent granted to Edward Gatlin on 27 October 1784. Proved in Court 1798 and witnessed by Elizabeth Gatlin and Abraham Smith.
In 1814, is a conveyance by James Gatlin of Greene County, Georgia, to Jesse Chapman.
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In 1798 is conveyance by Edward Gatlin to __________Cannon. signed by Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin and witnessed by James Roach and John Banks.
In Deed Book M, p. 98. In 1788, Edward and Ann Gatlin conveyed to_______ Rogers, land lying on Gatlin's Swamp.
Deed Book M, p. 53 - Levi Gatlin of Pitt County conveyed to William Lewis of Craven County, land being part of a patent granted to Edward Gatlin on 6 November 1784; proved in Court 1788 and witnessed by Stephen Gatlin and Elisha Lewis.
Act of 55-80 WT. 35, 140
Edward Gatlin Private, War of 1812
Capt. Suffold, Col. Jones, Ga. Mil.On the 18th day of May, A. D. 1855, personally appears before me, a justice of the Peace, within
and for the county named, Edward Gatlin, age 70 years, who declares that he is the identical man who served as private with Adam G. Suffold, in the Regt. of Col. Jones. in the War of 1812 against Great Britain. That he volunteered at Madison County, Georgia on the 20th of Oct. 1814 for the term of six months,
That he received a land warrant of 80 acres. Disc. 6. May, 1815.------------Wid. Orig. 10368 Edward Gatlin (son of Stephen Gatlin of N. C. Son of Captain Edward Gatlin)
Margaret M. Gatlin, Wd.
Declaration of a widow for pension under the act of Feb. 14, 1871 on this the fifteenth day of Aug. 1873.
He served for 60 days in the Militia service in the War of 1812, and was drafted in Capt. Adam G. Saffold's Company and Mclntosh's Brigade. Said Edward Gatlin lived in Morgan County, Georgia. He belonged to the second Division to which Suffold's Regt. belonged. In rendegined at Fort Hawkins.
She was married to Edward Gatlin under the name of Margaret M. Walker on the 28th day of April 1813 by Dr. Lovick Pearce (now living) at her father's house, county of Green, state of Georgia, there being no legal barrier to said marriage. That he said husband died in Russell County, Alabama on the 20th day of March 1859, That she had not remarried.
That her post office address is Hurtsville, County of Russell, Alabama, and that her domicile is near Hurtsville, Russell County. He served from 11-21- 1814 to May 6, 18 15.
T.L. Appleby Judge of Probate.
Margaret M. Gatlin died in Sept. or Oct. 1873.Her son Mack Gatlin lives near Tolbotton, Ga.Wm. J. Turner, P. M. per Crouch, Assist.
6. (3) James Gatlin, son of John Gatlin, Jr. , and Mary Gatlin and brother of Edward and Thomas Gatlin, He married Elizabeth. His will mentions - See his will by (Linfield)
From: N. C. State Department of Archives and History Craven County Wills (Microfilm)
Book B, p 116
In the name of God Amen I James Gatlin of the State of North Carolina and County of Craven being weak of body subject to death as all men are but of perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament by which I do revoke all other wills heretofore made by me.
ITEM. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sidney (?) West my negro man named Peter it being her part of my estate with what she has before received.
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ITEM. I give and bequeath to my daughter Hollon West one negro woman named Tamer it being her part of my estate with what she has before received.
ITEM. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Julin H. West one negro girl named Bett.
ITEM. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Polly Hall all my stock of cattle it being her part of my estate with what she has before received.
ITEM. I give and bequeath to my son James Gatlin negro man named Jim and negro boy Isaac one feather bed and furniture and one desk.
ITEM. I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsy Gatlin one negro man named Lewey one dark bay mare and one feather bed and furniture.
ITEM. I give and bequeath to my son Alfred Gatlin five Negroes (Viz) Caleb, Pegg. Abram. Mary and Violet, and all my lands in case it should not be wanted for the purposes hereafter mentioned, containing 500 acres including the plantation, wheron I now live with all my lands adjoining the same, and the land known by the name of Dicks Island land
ITEM. The residue of my estate to be sold by my Exrs to pay my just debts, and the overplus of said sale to be appropriated to the use of raising and educating my son Alfred - and in case my son Alfreds property should not hire for enough to raise and completely educate him, then and in that case it is my will and desire that my Executors may sell and dispose of the aforementioned land which I have given to my son Alfred, in order to complete his education as my Executors may think proper, or to be hired out for his benefit in the Purchase of Books in order to complete his study or in other way properly for his benefit.
I appoint my son James Gatlin and my son-in-law John I. West myExecutors. Given under my hand this 4th April 1800.
Test: Major Gatlin, Jas. Gatlin
Proved March Court 1801 by Major Gatlin. At the same time James Gatlin the Executor therein named qualified.
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Deed Book 27, p. 150 - Is a conveyance by James and Elizabeth Gatlin (Then Elizabeth Linfield) for land patented by her husband, ________Linfield. 26 October 1767 - Proved in September Court 1789.
7. (l) Sidney Gatlin West, his daughter who married John S. West 12 June 1784. (marriage bond in Court House, New Bern, N. C.) She died in 1812.
8. (l) Daughter, Elizabeth, married Lemuel Hatch, Jr.7. (2) Hollon Gatlin West, his daughter, who married Stephen West 8 March 1788. (marriage
bond in Court House at New Bern, N. C.) She apparently married T. A. Green later.8. (1) Son, John S. West.
Obituary Notices - Sentinel, New Bern, North Carolina.
Issue of Wed 24 June 1836. On Saturday last Mrs. Hollon Green. of this place.
Obituary Notice - Sentinel, New Bern. N. C.Issue of 13 March 1834. On Sunday night, General Thomas A. Green.
7. (3) James Gatlin, Jr., son of James and Elizabeth Linfield went to Greene County, Georgia.
Greene Co., Ga., Court House Record. May 25. 1818. Will of James Gatlin: Children, Radford, Garrett, Sidney, Nancy, Betsy and Polly Arnold.
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Executors Richard, Asbury and Radford Gatlin. Witnesses;Stephen Pearce, John Powers, Simon Merrill and H. C. McKinley.
June 5, 1818 Marriage Book A, page 22 - Radford Gatlin married Elizabeth Daniel June 5. 1818.
NOTE: Radford Gatlin went to Tenn. Gatlinsburg, Tenn., namedfor him. A large part of Smoky Mountain National Park belonged to Radford Gatlin,
7. (4) Mary (Polly) Gatlin, his daughter, married first, Spence Hall on 20 January 1794. She was born 27 November 1775 - Died 7 December 1851 in Georgia. Spence Hall was born 20 June 1775 and died December 1807. They had:
8. (1) Spence Hall, Jr.8. (2) James Gatlin Hall8. (3) Sidney Hall8. (4) Jordan Hall, who died young,
Mary Gatlin Hall married, Isaac Lamb and probably had children.
In North Carolina Reports, Supreme Court, Equity Book 22. p. 37, Term of Court 1840, is the case of Spence Hall, James Gatlin Hall, and Isaac N. Lamb and wife, Sidney, Vs Alfred Gatlin.
"Whereas Spence Hall, father of Plaintiffs, Spence, James, and Sidney, died in 1807 and made his wife, Polly Executrix" etc., and "Jordan Hall, having died since” etc.
NOTE: A Lemuel Gatlin married Elizabeth Gatlin March 7, 1829. Book A. page 388.
In Deed Book 32, p. 30. Court House, New Bern, N. C. is a deed dated 1794 which read, I James Gatlin for the love of my daughter Sidney West and her husband John S. West, etc.
John S. West died at Popular Grove, December 20, 1818, CarolinaSentinel 2 Jan., 1819.
7. (5) Elizabeth West, daughter of James Gatlin died 1806, unmarried. Her will mentions nieces Polly West, Julia West, Hollon Green, Mary Ball and Brother Alfred Gatlin.
7. (6) Alfred M. Gatlin, son of James Gatlin under age when his father died 1801. In the Craven Co., N. C. Court Records Minutes of 1804. Alfred Gatlin being of the age 16 came into Court and chose his guardian (probably Alfred M. Gatlin of N. C. Legislature in 1823. He later moved to Florida. Lenoir County records Alfred M. Gatlin, member of N. C. legislature 1923. Colonel A. M. Gatlin member of N. C. Legislature in 1823. Colonel A. M. Gatlin had a daughter who married a Dubose in Florida.
6. (4) Mary Gatlin. daughter of John Gatlin, Jr. . and Mary Reel Gatlin and sister of Thomas, James, Edward and Hardy, was born May 11, 1745, died 1792 at the age of 47. She married John Harris 1762, born 1730, died Oct. 31, 1801, age 71. After Mary Gatlin's death John Harris married Sarah Pearce, July 28, 1792. Children of John Harris and Mary Gatlin:
7. (l) Stephen Harris born May 31, 1763, died March 10, 1813, buried Hickory Grove. Married Mary Bryan, December 31, 1788.
7. (2) John Harris, Jr., married_______________.8. (1) Mary B. Harris, born October 6, 1831, died April 28, 1891.8. (2) Stephen Harris, born 1817, died 1846. Married Mary White, 1843.
7. (3) William Harris, born June 2, 1774, at New Bern, Craven Co., N.C. Died October 12, 1825.From Owens Biography & History of Ala. 111, page 759.
William Harris born June 2. 1774, New Bern, N. C., died October 12, 1825, son of John and Mary Gatlin Harris. Moved to Greene Co. Ga., about 1801.
John and William Harris, witness to deed Greene Co. , Ga., April 2, 1805.
Deed signed by Gatlins, Harris, Roach and Tooke.
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William Harris was a large planter, owned about 2000 acres, near Tallahassee, Florida. Two of his sons, Peter Coffee and Stephen W. Harris, were buried on his plantation near Montgomery. Settled near Montgomery in 1817. Married four times. His fourth wife was Mrs. Mary Drew Carroll, daughter of Phillip and Mary Drew Temple, Alston, N. C. By 4th wife he had Mary Gatlin Harris, m. John Gindrat. Last residence Montgomery.
From monument of Old Cahaba in Alabama Archives, Cemetery Records:Mary Gatlin Harris Died December 26, 1815. In Old Capitola Cemetery. At Cahaba (Old Selma)Dallas County, Alabama (Probably a daughter of William Harris)
7. (4) Mary Harris, married Stephen Gatlin 4 April 1786. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin and her first cousin. Moved to Georgia.
7. (5) Celia Harris, born 1768, married Benjamin Pearce 30 December 1788. Their names occur on the Georgia deed mentioned under Levi Gatlin.
7. (6) Enoch Harris, married Sidney Dunn, 31 May 1799.8. Mary G. Harris, married Wm. B. Wadsworth. Born l804, died March 6, 1844.
References:
The following Tombstone records were copied from the graves at Hickory Grove, Craven County, North Carolina.
Stephen Harris, Sr., Esq.Born 31 May 1763Died 10 March 1813
Mrs. Mary B. Harris, Wife of John HarrisBorn 28 April 1791Died 6 October 1831
Mary G. Wadsworth, Consort of Wm. B. WadsworthDaughter of Enoch HarrisBorn 20 February 1804Died 6 March 1844
Marriages from the Bonds in the Court House, New Bern, N. C. Benjamin Pearce to Celia Harris. 30 December 1788. Security; James Gatlin.
John Harris. (Sr. ) to Sara Pearce, 28 July 1792.
6. (5) Hardy Gatlin another son of John Gatlin, Jr. and Mary Gatlin and a brother of Thomas, James and Edward Gatlin. married Penny Dunn 3 May 1799. He died intestate, without issue and his heirs are mentioned in the distribution of his estate.
Grants to Hardy Gatlin as shown by original grants on file in the office of Secretary of State at Raleigh. N. C.:
Oct. 9, 1783-200 A. Book 54 - page 145Nov. 26, 1789 - 200 acres Book 73 P. 106Nov. 26, 1789 - 95 Acres Book 73 - P. IIINov. 17, 1790 - 200 A. Book 75, P. 81Nov. 20, 1791 - 100 acres Book 77. P. 411Deed Book 23 - P - 15Hardy Gatlin conveyed to Jeremiah Barnes 230 acres being part of patent to John Gatlin dated
1763. The said land lying in Palmetto Swamp.October 1802 Hardy Gatlin purchased one half interest in the mills and land from Mallichi Russell
for 700 Spanish milled dollars. Deed Witnessed by Stephen Harris and Will Harris. Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 148.
October 23, 1804 Stephen and Enoch Harris purchased the other half of the mill and land from Mallichi Russell, for 750 pounds. The deed shows that the mills were formerly owned by William Bryan, deceased and that one half part of the land was bought by the said William Bryan from Frederick Lane. Craven County Deed Book 38, p. 76.
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June 1811 After the death of his brother Enoch, Stephen Harris purchased one third of Enoch's interest or the dower of Enoch's widow, in the mills and land from William M. Herritage and Sidney, his wife, for 62 pounds, 4 shillings. Witness: John Harris and Sally Sivels. Craven County Deed Book 38, p. 252.
October 16, 1815 or 1811 A deed between John Gatlin, Esq. . Lewis C. Bryan and Wife Mary, William Moseley and wife, Louisa, T. A. Green and wife, Hollon, Reuben White and wife, Teresa, Jesse Chapman and wife, Esther, Sara Chapman, John Harris, for himself, Stephen Harris, deceased, John Gatlin, Jr., Edward Gatlin and William Harris of Craven County etc., Deed Book 39, p. 635. (Lewis C. Bryan married Mrs. William Croom, Nee Mary Gatlin. 8/5/1811)
The following deed made in 1823, contains the name of nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews. In Deed Book 51, p. 275, the heirs of Hardy Gatlin. deceased. sell to Y, Lafinhouse and is signed by:
(1) Mary Hatch (Deed Book 43, p. 89. Durant Hatch married Mary West. daughter of John S. West, and probably the grand daughter of James Gatlin).
(2) John Gatlin (Son of Thomas Gatlin)(3) Slade Gatlin (Grandson of Thomas Gatlin)(4) Thomas Gatlin (Son of Thomas Gatlin)(5) Major Gatlin (Son of Thomas Gatlin)(6) Lewis C. Desmond(7) Eliza Desmond(8) Joshua S. Croom(9) John M. Bryan(10) Thomas G. Carman (Son of Sara, Grandson of Thomas Gatlin)(11) John Chapman (Grandson of Edward Gatlin)(12) John Harris (Son of Mary Gatlin Harris)(13) Burton Carman (Grandson of Thomas Gatlin)(14) Washington Carman (Grandson of Thomas Gatlin)(15) John Lane and Julia Harris Lane (Grand-daughter of Mary Gatlin Harris)(16) Esther Chapman (Daughter of Edward Gatlin)(17) Hollon Green (daughter of James Gatlin)(18) Alfred Gatlin (son of James Gatlin)(19) Elizabeth Gatlin(20) Mary Land (daughter of James Gatlin and Widow of James Hall).
DEEDS TO STEPHEN AND ENOCH HARRIS OF HARDY GATLIN'S ONE HALF INTEREST IN MILLS AND LAND ON CORE CREEK
February 13, 1804 - From John Gatlin, Slade Gatlin, Thomas Gatlin, Major Gatlin. William Croom and Polly Croom. For 89 pounds 5 shillings. Witness: Luke Russell. Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 366,
February 14, 1804 - From Weeks Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Jesse Chapman, Ester Chapman, Frederick Baker, and Louisa Baker. For 41 pounds, 13 shillings and 9 pence. Witness: Luke Russell. Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 368.
March 1804 - From James Gatlin, John S. West, Sidney West. Thomas A. Green, Hollon Green, Eliza Gatlin, William J. Carman, Sarah Carman. and John Harris. For 122 pounds and 5 pence. Witness: Luke Russell. Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 371. (Original deed in possession of Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman, of New Bern. N. C. )
April 2, 1805 - Greene County, Georgia. From Levi Gatlin, Stephen Gatlin, Mary Gatlin, John Gatlin, William Tooke, Mary Tooke. James Roach, Elizabeth Roach, Benjamin Pearce, and Celia Pearce. For 109 pounds, eight shillings and 9 pence. Witnesses: Will Harris and John Harris, Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 812. (Original deed in possession of Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman of New Bern, N. C.)
November 17, 1805 - From William Harris of Greene County, Georgia For 40 pounds, Witnesses.- William I. Carman and Emanuel Pate. Craven County Deed Book 37, p. 813.
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July 21, 1807 - From Edward Gatlin, county of Washington, in the Mississippi Territory for 25 pounds, 17 shillings. Witness: B. Woods and John Harris. John Gatlin of the County of Washington, in the Mississippi Territory, appointed attorney for Edward Gatlin. May 4th, 1807. (Original deed in possession of Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman of New Bern, N. C.)
June 13th, 1810 - From Alfred M. Gatlin, town of New Bern. For 20 pounds, 16 shillings, and 8 pence. Witnesses: Fred Johnson and Luke Russell. (Original deed in possession of Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman of New Bern. North Carolina. )
NOTE: Hardy Gatlin purchased his one half interest in the mills and land from Mallichi Russell, October 1802 for 700 Spanish Milled Dollars. Deed witnessed by Stephen Harris, and Will Harris. Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 148.
Stephen and Enoch Harris purchased the other half of the Mills and land from Mallichi Russell, October 23rd, 1804, for 750 pounds. The Deed shows that the Mills were formerly owned by William Bryan, deceased, and that one half part of the land was bought by the said William Bryan from Frederick Lane. Craven County Deed Book 38, p. 76.
After the death of his brother Enoch, Stephen Harris, in June 1811, purchased one third of Enoch's interest or the dower of Enoch's widow, in the Mills and land from Wil. M. Herritage and Sidney his wife, for 62 pounds, 4 shillings. Witnesses: John Harris and Sall Sivels, Craven County Deed Book 38, p. 252.
The following is a list of Deeds made by the Heirs of Hardy Gatlin. The deeds are recorded in the Court House at New Bern, North Carolina.
February 13, 1804 From John Gatlin, Slade Gatlin (Thomas Gatlin, Major Gatlin) William Croom and Polly, his wife, for 89 pounds, 5 shilling. Witness: Luke Russell, Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 366. (Children of Thomas)
2nd Monday in March, 1804 - County Court Minutes for Craven County. N. C. ordered that a deed be registered from John Gatlin, Slade Gatlin, Thomas Gatlin, Major Gatlin, William Croom and Polly Croom, his wife to Stephen and Enoch Harris.
Ordered that a deed be registered from James Gatlin, John S. West and Sidney, his wife, Thomas A. Green and Hollon, his wife. Elizabeth Gatlin, W. J. Carman and Sara. his wife and John Harris, to Stephen and Enoch Harris.
Ordered that a deed be registered for Weeks Chapman and Sara, his wife, Jesse Chapman and Esther, his wife. Fred Baker and Louise, his wife. to Lewis Baker of Lenoir County, North Carolina. (Children of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin. )
February 14, 1804 From Weeks Chapman and Sara, his wife. Jesse Chapman and Ester, his wife, Frederick Baker and his wife, Louise, for 31 pounds, 13 shillings and 9 pence. Witness: Luke Russell, Craven County Deed Book 36 p. 368 (Children of Edward and Elizabeth).
March 1804 From James Gatlin, John S. West and Sidney, his wife, Thomas A. Green and Hollon, his wife, Eliza Gatlin, William J. Carman and Sara, his wife, and John Harris, for 122 pounds and 5 pence. Witness: Luke Russell, Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 371.
THE GATLINS OF MISSISSIPPI
Deed Book M. p._____ Stephen Gatlin of Georgia conveyed to Edward Gatlin, 200 acres of land granted by patent to Ezekial Adams and part of another patent granted to Shadrack Gatlin on October 24, 1782 and part of another patent granted to Edward Gatlin on 27 October 1784. Proved in court 1798 and witnessed by Elizabeth Gatlin and Abraham Smith.
In 1798 is a conveyance by Edward Gatlin to _________Cannon signed by Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin. Witnessed by James Roach and John Banks (Pitt County. N.C.)
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Deed Book M. page 98, Pitt County, N. C. Levi Gatlin convey to William Gatlin of Craven County land, being a part of a patent granted to Edward Gatlin November 6, 1784 - proved in court 1788 and witnessed by Stephen Gatlin and Elisha Lewis.
(Passports through Georgia for Edward Gatlin)
We find in the Book of Passports by Hays, 1785-1820 on page 141 the following passport.- "ORDERED that passports through the creek nation to the settlements on the Tom or Don Bigby river, be prepared for the persons and all their families Lewis McClain. John Bumey, Micajah Wall, and John Young, and also for the following persons without their families: Majr. John Powers, Benjamin Pierce, Stephen Gatland, Edward Gatland, and James Gatland - and for Thomas Harris and Benjamin Edwards. which were presented and signed" This passport is from the Minutes ,Executive Department, from November 5th 1800 to November lst 1802, page 263 - Thursday 1st October 1801.
Edward Gatlin in Washington County, Mississippi (later Wayne taken from Washington)- (Greene County joined Wayne) (from Miss. Territorial Records).
In 1803 Edward Gatlin signs a petition in Washington County asking for more military protection against the Indians.
In 1805 Edward, Thomas and Major Gatlin appear in Washington County, Mississippi.
In 1807 Edward Gatlin appears in Wayne County, Mississippi. (Formed from Washington County). He is a taxpayer with 1 poll and 3 slaves.
1809 - same record with no Thomas or Major.
1809 - Inhabitants of Washington County Petition to let newcomers have public lands. Ned Gatlin signs. (Ned nickname for Edward)
1809 - Inhabitants east of Pearl River want to change boundary of the Territory. Edward and Thomas Gatlin sign.
In 1803 Edward and Thomas Gatlin sign a petition to Congress to change the boundaries of Mississippi Territory (the Northern boundary to be State of Tenn. ).
In 1805-12 - Edward Gatlin listed as Justice of the Quorum. Greene County formed from Wayne and Washington.
In Deeds to Stephen and Enoch Harris of Hardy Gatlins one half interest Mills and land on Core Creek.
May 4, 1807 - John Gatlin of the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory appointed attorney for Edward Gatlin May 4th, 1807. (Original deed in possession of Mrs. Thomas G. Hyman of New Bern North Carolina.)
July 21, 1807 - Edward Gatlin of Washington county in Mississippi territory reading and as such seized and well entitled to one undivided thirty sixth part of all the lands, tenements and real estate of which Hardy Gatlin died seized etc. for 25 pounds and 17 shillings etc. Witnessed B. Woods and John Harris.
John Gatlin went to Mississippi. John Gatlin of the County of Washington, Mississippi territory appointed attorney for Edward Gatlin May 4, 1807.
In Deed Book 38, page 157, both the names of Edward and John Gatlin of Mississippi convey land in 1811 as heirs of Hardy Gatlin.
In 1812 is the last record found for Edward Gatlin in the Eastern part of Mississippi.
Pike County, Mississippi
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Luke Connerly in his History of Pike County writes:Edward Gatlin and Elizabeth Smith Gatlin came to Pike county 1815, following the trail blazed by
Andrew Jackson. He received a grant that year in Pike County. (See photostat of Land Grants)
PIKE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI TERRITORIAL ROLL 1820Henry Goldman 100 2 Taunchepah 1 1 71Bede Goldman 1 75Tho. Gatlin 1 75Edward Gatlin 1 20 15 75Wm. Gates 2 1 50Vincent Garner 100 1 Bogue Chitto 5 5 03Sherard Gray 1 75 26.24Jas. Gibson 1 2 2 25Young Goldman 1 75Jessie Grier 1 75Amos Grier 1 75Jas, Gordan 1 2 2 25Peter J. Glover 10 7 50 14.25Wm. Gates 1 75Thos. Gullege 1 75Wm. Gullege 1 75Henry Groomes 1 75Nath. Goff 2 1 1 3 50 6.50
$46.99I, S/W. D. Jenkins, certify that this is a true and exact photostat copy made from the original by
me on this the 14 day of Nov., 1952. JACKSON BLUE PRINT & SUPPLY CO.
He settled on the Bogue Chitto River near what is now known as Quinns Bridge. near McComb City. He built a Mill on Bogue Chitto River which was run by water power.
This 1815 date is no doubt correct. (Edward Gatlin received grant in 1815 on Clear Creek, Chitto River - home and gin on Clear Creek.)
In 1816 Edward Gatlin is listed as a taxpayer in Pike County. 640 acres of land - 21 slaves - 1 poll.
1821 - 1 Poll - 21 slaves. 640 acres of land.
1816 Census Pike County MississippiEdward Gatlin2 males over 213 males under 212 females over 214 females under 2115 slaves
1820 Census Pike County, saysEdward Gatlin2 males under 101 male 10-162 males 18-261 male over 452 females 10-161 female 26-451 female over 45
Then in this same census, 1820 Pike County. Miss., and living near Edward is:
Thomas Gatlin1 male under 101. male 26-452 females 16-262 females under 10
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This Thomas Gatlin no doubt is one of the males over 21 listed in 1816 census of Edward Gatlin. In the early records of Washington County, Mississippi in territorial records - a Major and Thomas Gatlin are listed with Edward Gatlin 1803-1809. They were grown men. Thomas had a small family. It could be that this young Thomas is the son of that Thomas, who perhaps had died, and Edward brought him to Pike County with him.
Note also a Major Gatlin, appears in tax rolls of Pike County in 1825-27. He is not proven as a son of Edward and Elizabeth either, This Thomas was born by 1793, too old to be a child of Edward and Elizabeth who married 1796. He received a grant of land in Pike County in 1816. He appears on tax rolls from 1816 - until 1835. That year 1835 - a Thomas Gatlin appears in Hinds County, Mississippi. A Major and Thomas appear in Itawamba County, Mississippi in 1841.
Last record in Pike County on Major - 1827.Last record in Pike County on Thomas - 1835.
From Mr. Casey's Amite County Records, Bk. 2 from Rev. William Winan Diaries, 1812-1820, Amite and Wilkinson County, data - p. 519, Fri. 24 - Sat. 25, Jan. 1823.
"Fri. 28 - Rode to Sister Kennon's. Went 40 miles to Bro. Tucker, etc.
"Wed. 29 - Rode to Bro. Gatlin's 14 miles. The first 4 miles were guided and accompanied by Sister M. Eppes, a young woman who appeared as perfectly at ease while treading the narrow paths of thickest undergrowth with me. although almost a stranger, as she could if we had been talking together in a crowded drawing room. Alas, that any of us should ever betray a confidence so freely reposed in the integrity of our sacred character, and yet how frequently are the recent instances of that treachery. Of Bro. Gatlin's family the greater part were the living of inveterate disease for which I can imagine no good reason but to the vicinity of Bro. Gatlin's mill pond is full of decaying trees. I conceive this sufficient to account for the sickness of a large neighborhood. (Either he seems to leave out words or the copier does.)
"Feb. 22 - Saw Mr. Wms - a mere whiskey container nearly consumed by the acrimonious deposite. Very unpleasant domestic affair today. (Wonder what?)
"On Sun. snow fell two inches deep. Dined at Dr. Anderson's and then rode to Bro. Bonner's 10 miles. (Note - Dr. Anderson, son-in-law of Edward Gatlin.)
"Mon. 10th. Rode to Bro. Gatlin's where a small congregation which I preached to, and Bro. Gatlin off at his gin when he knew my haste to get on, so I gave a cutting reproof which took effect and made him resolve that he would never again neglect his duty for things of this
world. Went on to Monticello 10 miles. Put up at Dr. Anderson's. "
Gatlin Tax Rolls of Pike County1816 - 1835
1816 - Edward Gatlin is listed as a taxpayer. He is listed with 640 Acres of land - 21 slaves and 1 poll (grant received in 1815).
Thomas Gatlin received a grant of land in Pike County in 1815. See map of Range 8 Pike County.
C O P Y
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI PIKE COUNTY
Agreeably to an order of the Probate Court of Pike County Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the lands, tenements and hereditaments of EDWARD GATLIN. deceased, to be and personally appear before the honorable Probate Court of said County to be holden in said Pike County on the 4th Monday in January next, to show cause, if any they can, why an order should not be made for the sale of all the real estate of the said deceased, lying and being in the said County of Pike. And it is further ordered that publication of this citation be made in the MISSISSIPPIAN and STATES RIGHTS BANNER six weeks successively.
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Witness the Hon. Robert Love, Judge of Probate of Pike County. the 4th Monday of Sept. 1835.
Issued the 23rd day of November, 1835, George G. McNabb, clerk Nov. 14, 1835
The above is a true and correct copy of the citation as it appeared on the microfilm copy of the MISSISSIPPIAN (newspaper published at Jackson, Mississippi) for Nov. 14, 1835. A like copy appears in the issues (microfilm copy) for Nov. 27, 1835; Dec. 11. 1835; Dec. 18, 1835 and Dec. 25, 1835. Notation on the film advises that the issue for Dec. 4th (to make the six insertions ordered) was unavailable. This micro-, film copy is in the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The originals of these old papers are on file in Washington.
(SEAL)S/ Charlotte CapersCHARLOTTE CAPERSACTING DIRECTORMISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OFARCHIVES AND HISTORY
Note: The fact that Thomas Gatlin owned land in Pike County in 1815 - and was not listed as head of household in 1816 census is good evidence that he is the other male over 21 in the 1816 census record of Edward Gatlin. The only Gatlin in 1816 census of Pike County.
1821 - Tax list Pike County Mississippi
Edward Gatlin - 1 poll - 21 slaves - landThomas Gatlin - 1 poll
1822 - Edward Gatlin - 640 A on Bogue Chitto River, 1 poll tax - 22 slavesThomas Gatlin - 1 poll1825 - Edward Gatlin - 400 A land, 24 slaves - no pollMajor Gatlin - 1 poll - no landThomas Gatlin - 1 poll 160 acres landJohn Gatlin - 1 poll - 320 acres land1827 - Edward Gatlin - no poll - 960 acres - 22 slavesJohn Gatlin - 1 poll - 320 acresThomas Gatlin - 1 poll - 160 acresMajor Gatlin - 1 poll - 100 acres1833 - Edward Gatlin - no poll - 800 acres - $1600 lent at interest location Holmesville - no poll -
23 slavesThomas Gatlin - 1 pollJ. L. Gatlin - 1 poll - 160 A on Bogue Chitto River - 5 slavesJohn Gatlin, 1 poll - 400 Acres - 6 slaves1834 - Edward Gatlin - 800 acres Bogue Chitto River - $1475 lent at interest - no poll - 23 slavesThomas Gatlin - l, pollJames Gatlin - 160 acres Bogue Chitto - 1 poll - 5 slavesJohn Gatlin - 321 Acres Bogue Chitto - 1 poll - 10 slaves
Thomas Gatlin is listed in 1860 Census, Columbia Co. , Ark. . Harrison Township (Ouachita Seminary) Page 235 -? 222-123 Age 47, B. 8, (?) 18, 000, person property $70, 000. Thomas had sons, James 22. George 18, Nathan 10.
I, Eva Loe McDuffie, made a trip to Pike County, June 24, 1952 Where I was able to locate the old Edward Gatlin family burial ground, and the old original home site of Edward Gatlin. Mr. John Reeves age ninety eight - was of much help to me. He signed the following affidavit:
I, John Reeves, aged 98 born in Pike County, Mississippi, being of sound mind and memory do hereby certify that I have always heard that Edward Gatlin (called Ned) came to Pike county among the first settlers. I have always heard that he was the father of James and William Gatlin whom I knew well. He had a son John also whom I think moved to Amite County, Mississippi. I have also heard that
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the said Edward had other sons who moved away from Pike County. I do not recall ever having heard their names or where they moved when they left here.
I remember the old Edward Gatlin family burial ground where he and some of his family and connections were buried. It is located about five miles east of McComb on the Quinns Bridge Road and on the hill west of the home of A. C. Reeves, Jr. , and at a point which touches the road. This is West of the Jones school house and on the same side of the road.
I can also remember the old house which I have always been told that Edward Gatlin who came to Pike County in about 1815 among the first settlers built. It is located about two hundred yards off the Quinns Bridge road almost directly across from the old Edward Gatlin family burial ground. Near it stood an old gin which Edward Gatlin owned at one time.
Some years later James (called Colonel Jim) Gatlin moved the old original house to the location where it now stands and where Mr. Tony now lives. This place is commonly called the Crawford Place.
/s/ John T. ReevesSignature
Subscribed and sworn to before me at McComb, Mississippi, this lst day of July A. D. 1952./s/ H. L. Simmons Notary(SEAL)----------
I went to this house. It is a house built of hand hewn lumber and ceiled inside with plaster - part of the original house has been torn down. House built 1815.
Mr. Tony bought this house from Mr. Crawford in 1918. Prior to that Mr. McGhee heir who had abstract back to 1879. That year the court house burned.
1835 - Edward Gatlin Estate - 800 acres Holmesville. $1457 loaned -no poll - 25 slavesJohn Gatlin - 320 Acres Bogue Chitto River - 1 poll - 6 slaves James Gatlin - 160 acres Bogue
Chitto River - I poll - 5 slaves (In Hinds County, Mississippi, 1835 is Thomas Gatlin, 1 poll 1 slave) He is undoubtedly the Thomas Gatlin of Pike County.
From "THE MISSISSIPPIAN” - Jackson, Miss., Fri. Dec. 18, 1835 -"All persons interested in the lands, tenements, and hereditaments of Edward Gatlin, Deceased
are urged to appear before the Pike County Probate Court the 4th Monday in Jan. next. The citation was to be published in the Mississippian, and the States Rights Banner, for six weeks. Signed Robert Lowe, Judge of Probate. 4th Monday of September 1835. Issued 23rd day of November 1835, George G. McNabb. Clerk. "
(NOTE: This has been published and is in Library at Monroe - get reference. )
That gives us September, 1835 as a nearer death date for his death. Sometime before the 4th Monday,
1840 - Census of Pike County. Mississippi, Page 4 - 169Catherine Callin Gatlin2 males 15-201 male 20-302 females under 52 females 10-151 female 30-40
163 - Page 4James L. Gatlin1 male under 51 male 5-103 males 20-30
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2 females under 51 female 20-30
163 - page 4William R. Gatlin3 males under 51 male 20-301 female 15-20
I, Eva Loe McDuffie, located another cemetery known as the Gatlin Cemetery. Just two 1/2 miles from McComb. This is where William Gatlin's (Born 1818 - son of Edward born 1763) family is buried. It is now in the middle of a field. I did not visit this cemetery. It is near what used to be the Old Friendship Baptist Church. It is commonly called "Gatlin's Cemetery".
Children of Edward Gatlin and Elizabeth Smith Gatlin proven by affidavits and D.A.R. National Number 170396:
2. (2) John Gatlin born by 1797 or earlier married Mary Little. Appears in tax rolls of Pike County until 1835. He did not appear in 1840 census of Pike County nor tax rolls 1842-43.
In 1842 John Gatlin appears in tax rolls of Amite County, Mississippi. (Note: Mr. Reeves in his affidavit says John Gatlin, son of Edward, went to Amite County. No John Gatlin appears, in 1850 census of Amite County or Pike County, Miss. , nor 1860-70-80 census of either county, Amite or Pike.)
2. (1) Sarah Gatlin born 4/8/1798, married John Lowe, John Lowe did not appear in Pike or Amite County in 1850 or 1860 census. Died Hinds County, Miss. , buried Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson. (See later)
2. (3) Nancy Gatlin married William Cooper. (See further)2. (4) Louise Gatlin born 1807 in Mississippi married 1st Ed Bullock, married second to William L.
McKinsey, born 1808 in North Carolina. (Edward Bullock died before 1850)
Children of Ed. Bullock and Louisa Gatlin Bullock:3. (1) Nancy Bullock born 1832 in Mississippi3. (2) Elizabeth P. Bullock born 1833 in Mississippi3. (3) Edward Bullock born 1837 in Mississippi .Ref. - National D.A.R. number 170369 and 1850 census Pike County, Mississippi
2. (5) James L. Gatlin born 1810 in Greene or Wayne County, Mississippi. Married Rosalba Wells in 1832. (Record in Piscah Church records Amite County, Mississippi, records by Casey - Page 100) (See further)
2. (6) Alfred Gatlin born 1813 - never married. Never owned any property except personal-property - Slaves, clocks, watches, etc. In 1860 he was living in Amite County with Colonel James L. Gatlin and Rosalba Wells Gatlin.
2. (7) William R. Gatlin born 1817 in Pike County, Miss. , married Angeline Allen in Copiah County on July 9, 1835 (Court house marriage records, Mississippi Dept. of Archive & Hist. See further.)
2. (8) Malcey Gatlin born about 1819 married Garrett Allen. Did not appear in Tax rolls or census records of Pike County, Mississippi, in the years that are available. (Could be female)
2. (9) Edward Gatlin born 1824 in Pike County, Mississippi. Married Susannah Young 1847, daughter of Franklin Young, a neighbor, (Proof that Edward Gatlin born 1824 was a son of Edward Gatlin, Sr. is established by Affidavit - census and Court Records.) Edward Gatlin went to Texas 1865 lived on Brazos River for a few years. Later settled in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Mr. Reeves stated in his affidavit, that he knew Edward Gatlin had sons who left Pike County, but that he could not recall their names. (See further.)
2. (10) Elizabeth Gatlin born 1828. died 1854, married S. W. Bullock.She is buried in the Edward Gatlin Family burial ground near the Jones school house, Quinns
Bridge road.2. (2) Sarah Gatlin. daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Smith Gatlin, was born April 8, 1798, at
Pitt Co., N. C. . buried Jackson, Mississippi, September 16, 1843. Married John Lowe, Jr. (Esquire), born May 15, 1796 at___________ died February 25, 1853 at Jackson, Mississippi. Marriedin Pike County. Mississippi circa 1820. Buried Greenwood Cemetery. John Lowe, Jr. , was the son of John Lowe, Sr., born 1753 at__________ died January 29, 1832 at Jackson,
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Mississippi. (Note: John Lowe lived in Pike County, Mississippi in 1816. Children of John Lowe, Jr. , and Sarah Gatlin Lowe:
3. (l) Stephen Lowe born July 28, 1821 probably Pike County,Mississippi. Died May 26, 1851, Jackson, Mississippi. (Murdered by drunken slave.) Married Sara
A. F. Lowe, daughter of William Figures Lowe, Esquire, married May 16, 1844, Will filed Madison County, 1851.
4. (l) Edward) No descendants.4. (2) Jasper) All died young - buried4. (3) Sarah) in Greenwood Cemetery,4. (4) Infant) Jackson. No dates
After the death of Stephen Lowe, Sarah A. F. Lowe-Lowe married Stephen Arne Decatur Greaves, and reared a large family. Married November 8, 1852.3. (2) Edward J. J. Lowe, born February 8, 1828. Died July 16,1844. Never married.3. (3) Sarah Lowe, born November 2, 1832, in Madison County, Mississippi. Married John
Robinson born February 26, 1822. Died January 16, 1879. Married September 26, 1849 in Madison County, Mississippi. Sarah Lowe Robinson died January 31. 1859. Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson, Mississippi.
Children of John Robinson and Sarah Lowe Robinson:4. (l) John Lowe Robinson born Madison County, December 9,, 1852, died January 28, 1909.
Married Annie S. Hinton, born________ died ________ married June 3, 1879, in Livingston, Mississippi. (Annie Hinton daughter of Eugene J. Hinton.)
4. (2) Nancy Robinson. born December 28, 1856, at Madison County, Mississippi. Died April 16, 1920, married William McWillie Anderson on May 17, 1876, at Madison County, Mississippi. (See further.)
4. (3) Sarah Lowe Robinson, born January 6, 1857, died December 16, 1851, married Walter Rowland on August 14, 1879 in Madison County, Mississippi
4. (2) Nancy Robinson, born December 28. 1856 at Madison County, Mississippi, died April 16, 1920. Married William McWillie Anderson, born December 22, 1850, at Kirkwood, Mississippi. Died ________. married June 28, 1876, at St. Andrews Church, Jackson, Mississippi. W. McWillie Anderson was the son of Thomas Salmond Anderson and Flora Levy.
5. (l) William Fell Anderson, born May 4. 18775. (2) Nancy Anderson, born January 13, 18805. (3) Thomas Sinclaire Anderson, born 18845. (4) Edward H. Anderson. born December 14, 18865. (5) Laura Anderson, born August 7. 1889. Married Melbill Holloman.5. (6) John Robinson Anderson, born May 11, 1882. Died July 13, 1924, Married Elise Goodloe
Greaves, married June 12, 1907. Elise Goodloe Greaves, born February 8. 1885, at Livingston, Mississippi. Died August 6, 1959 at Jackson,
Mississippi. Buried at Flora. Elise Goodloe Greaves, daughter of John Madison Greaves and Elise Goodloe.
6. (1) John Robinson Anderson, born April 9, 1909, at Flora, Madison County, Mississippi. Died June 15, 1952. Married Willie Rebecca Hart, born March 6, 1911 at Sataria, Mississippi. Married February 14, 1931.
7. (l) Wilbecca Hart, born February 12, 1933, at Flora, Madison County, Mississippi. Married B. F. Banahan,
M.D., April 5, 1949.7. (2) John Robinson Anderson, born February 12, 1935, married Susan Elizabeth Davis, born
April 17, 1954.5. (7) Chapman Levy Anderson. born March 29, 1895. Married Julie Morson Dameron,
November 25, 1917.
Proofs on Sarah Gatlin, daughter of Edward Gatlin and Elizabeth Smith Gatlin.
Proof that Sarah Gatlin who married John Lowe was daughter of Edward Gatlin who died 1834-35, Pike County, Mississippi: See National DAR Application Papers, Lela Loe Herndon; Edward Gatlin Rev. Ancestor - National Number 419417, list Sarah Gatlin who married John Lowe, as second child.
John Lowe is also listed in the 1820 Census of Pike County.36
Proof that Sarah Lowe. born______, died______, who married John Robinson, born______, died______, was the daughter of John and Sarah Gatlin Lowe.
Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Mississippi, Vol. II, part 2, page 694.
John L Robinson
John L Robinson, born December, 1852, Madison Co., Miss. was the son of John and Sara Lowe Robinson. John died 1879. Sarah died______1859.
Paternal grandparents of John L. Robinson (born 1852) were John and Nancy Collins Robinson.
Maternal grandparents of John L. Robinson, born 1852, John and Sara Gatlin Lowe.
Proof that Stephen Lowe was son of John and Sara Gatlin Lowe.
Newspaper notices of Mississippi, 1820-1860:Stephen Lowe married Sarah A. F. Lowe, only daughter of Figures Lowe Esquire, all of this county
on 16th inst. Mr. Lowe is the eldest son of John Lowe Esquire. Canton Independent Democrat, May 24, 1844.
Proofs of Birth and Deaths of John and Sara Lowe. Also of their children.
Cemetery and Bible Records pub. by Miss. Genealogical Society Volume 3 - Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson, Mississippi, page 6.
Sara Lowe Robinson b. Nov. 2, 1832 - died Jan. 31, 1859
Page 5 -John Lowe. Jr. Born May 15, 1796 Died February 25, 1853 (My Father)John Lowe, Sr. Died January 29, 1832 In his 79th Year (My Grandfather)Mrs. Sarah Lowe Died September 16, 1843 Aged 45 Years (My Mother)Edwin Edward Lowe, Jr. Son of John & Sarah Lowe. Died July 16, 1 841 Aged 16 Years (My
Brother)Edward, Jasper, and Sarah, infant children of S. and A. F. Lowe (No dates)
Note.- Mrs. Hart Anderson Banahan copied the following record from this same cemetery. She also copied (My Mother - My Father on above record).
Stephen Lowe Born July 28, 1821 Died May 26. 1851 Certified Bible Records.
The following is a true and correct copy of the Bible of John Robinson. The date of printing was 1858, All but the last few entries in this Bible are in the same handwriting. Since this same handwriting has recorded the death date of all John Robinsons except John Robinson 5th it is thought that John Robinson 5th was the author.
/s/ Hart Anderson Banahan Hart Anderson Banahan February 25, 1961* * * * *
Mr. John Robinson is a shareholder of the Book and Tract Society of the Mississippi Conference to the amount of One Hundred Dollars which entitles him to THIS BIBLE and for himself and those inheriting the same perpetual membership in said Society and to Dollars annually in Books and Tracts at catalogue prices for ever.
H. H. Montgomery President
GENEALOGICAL FAMILY REGISTER
WILLIAM FELL was of Baltimore Md.
JOHN ROBINSON I of Baltimore was born in England.
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This certifies that JOHN ROBINSON son of __________and LUCY FELL daughter of WM. FELL were married in Baltimore.
JOHN ROBINSON II son of JOHN ROBINSON and LUCY FELL was born in Baltimore Md. He had three brothers:
WILLIAM settled in Md.JEREMIAH settled in Ky.JAMES settled in Mo.and himself in Geo.
JOHN ROBINSON II one of four sons was born in Md. and died in Mississippi.
This certifies that JOHN II son of JOHN ROBINSON I and MARY RAYMOND ,daughter of JOHN RAYMOND were married in South Carolina in A.D. 1765.
REBECCA daughter of JOHN II and MARY RAYMOND was born in Georgia on the 14th of Dec. A. D. 1766.
Two pages left out inasmuch as they were not descendants of Edward Gatlin.
CORRECTIONS TO ROBINSON BIBLE
* This is believed to be the place where John II stops and the children of John III begin
** This is entered in the wrong place. It should be Nancy daughter of John IV
*** W. W. Anderson was the son of Thomas Salmond Anderson not Robert Anderson. (Baptisimal Record at St. Philips Episcopal Church, Kirkwood, Mississippi.) (Madison County) W. W. Anderson and Nancy Robinson were married June 26, 1876. (Certified copy of marriage license)
This certifies that WM. O. ALDRIDGE of Ky. son of JOHN ALDRIDGE and REBECCA daughter of JOHN and NANCY were married in Madison Co., Miss. A. D. 1832.
* JOHN IV son of JOHN III was born in Claiborne Co., Miss. on the 26th of Feb. A.D. 1822 and Died in Madison Co. of heart disease on the 16th of January A.D. 1880, age 56 years 10 months.
'This certifies that JOHN ROBINSON IV son of JOHN and NANCY R. and SARAH MYRA LOWE daughter of JOHN LOWE were married in Madison Co. Miss. on the 26th of September A. D. 1849 by Rev. B. R. Truly.
* SARAH LOWE ROBINSON died Jan. 31, 1859 of consumption and is buried in Jackson, Miss.
* JOHN ROBINSON V son of JOHN and SARAH. was born in Madison Co. Miss. on the 9th of Dec. A, D. 1852 and died in Flora Miss. on the 28th of Jan. 1908. Age 56 years 1 mo. 19 days.
"This certifies that JOHN ROBINSON, JR. son of JOHN ROBINSON IV and ANNIE HINTON daughter of EUGENE J. HINTON were married in Livingston on the 3rd of June A.D. 1 879 by the Rev. Dr. Tucker.
NANCY ROBINSON daughter of JOHN and SARAH was born in Madison Co. Miss. on the 28th of Dec. A.D. 1 854.
* *** This certifies that W. W. ANDERSON and NANCY ROBINSON daughter of JOHN ROBINSON were married in Madison Co. on the 17th of May 1876.
SARAH L. ROBINSON daughter of JOHN and SARAH was born in Madison Co. Miss. on the 6th of Jany. A. D. 1857.
'This certifies that ROBERT W. ROLAND and SARAH L. ROBINSON were married in Madison Co. Miss. on the 14th of Aug. 1879 by Rev. E. Fontaine.
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MARY L. DEWEES daughter of DR. 0. L. DEWEES was born in Livingston Miss. on the 25th of March A. D. 1844 and was baptized A.D. 1870 by Bishop Greene. Died in Robinson Springs Mass. on the 20th of September A.D. 1910 Age 66 years 5 months 25 days.
This certifies that JOHN ROBINSON IV son of JOHN R. III and NANCY R. and MARY L. DEWEES daughter of DR. O. L. DEWEES were married in Madison Co. Miss. on the 10th of September A. D. 1870.
PERCY ROBINSON son of JOHN and MARY ROBINSON born in Madison Co. on the 21st of June A. D. 1871 Baptized on the 30th of July A. D. 1871 by Rev. Geo. C. Harris. and died in Madison Co. on the 10th of April A. D. 1874. Age 2 years 9 months.
THEODORE DEWEES ROBINSON son of JOHN and MARY R. was born in Madison Co. Miss. on the 20th of April A. D. 1876. was baptized July A.D. 1876 by Rev. Geo. C. Harris and died in Madison Co. Miss. on the 13th of Nov. A. D. 1876 age 6 months 23 days.
MARY BRYAN ROBINSON daughter of JOHN and MARY R. born in Madison Co. Miss. on the 8th of Oct. A.D. 1877, was baptized on the 23rd of June A. D. 1878 by Rev. E. Fontaine and died in Madison Co. Miss. on the 25th of Sept. A. D. 1878, age 11 months 14 days.
HERSCHEL ROBINSON son of JOHN R. IV was born in Robinson Springs, Miss. on the 10th day of August A. D. 1874.
This certifies that HERSCHEL ROBINSON son of JOHN IV and MARY DEWEES and JENNIE CAGE daughter of DUNCAN S. CAGE were married in New Orleans, La. on the 9th day of Feb. A.D. 1898 by Bishop Davis Sessums.
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF HINDS
Hart Anderson Banahan, a person above the age of 21 years, whose post office address is 3051 Oxford Avenue, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, having been duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that she is a member of the family mentioned in the foregoing statements and that she has taken the information given above from a Bible that is in the possession of Mrs. Lane Middleton, Flora, Mississippi
Further affiant saith not./s/ Hart Anderson Banahan
Subscribed and sworn to before me the undersigned authority this the 25th day of February, 1961
My Commission Expires May 24, 1963/s/ B. F. BanahanB. F. Banahan, Notary Public in and for Hinds County, Mississippi
2. (5) Colonel James L. Gatlin born 1811 in Mississippi, son of Edward Gatlin and Elizabeth Smith Gatlin.
Colonel James L. Gatlin was born 1811 in the South Eastern part of Mississippi in Wayne or Greene County. In 1815 he moved to Pike County with his parents. He was married to Rosalba Wells, born 1814 in Mississippi, married in 1832 to daughter of Nathaniel Wells a Revolutionary soldier who was born in Orangeburg District S. C. This marriage record is on page 100 of Mr. Casey's book "Amite Court Records". Luke Connerly in his book History of Pike County says they were married at the Old Wells Homestead near Johnson Station North of Summitt, Mississippi. Colonel James Gatlin had seven sons in the Confederate Army. Four were killed. In 1833-56 James L. Gatlin appears in the Pike County records. He appeared in Amite County in 1854. In deed book 9. page 22
James L. Gatlin deeds land to James Garner - date 1854 p 262. In deed book 9 - page 22 - W. H. Germany to James L. Gatlin date 1854 (same Day).
Deed Book 10, p. 59 - John Campbell to James Gatlin 11-29-1859 (p. 247).Deed Book 10, p-833, J. L. Gatlin and wife to G. F. Terrel Land - dated 1860 - p. 263.
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Following the census, court records, History of Pike County by Luke Connerly - and Amite County Court Records by Casey. It is concluded that Colonel James Gatlin had at least eight children.
Only two sons appeared to have issue - namely Zebulon and Nathaniel. It is concluded also that in their old age James and Rosalba lived with their son Nathaniel Gatlin in Pike County. See 1880 Census. James died in 1897.
The records of Colonel James Gatlin speak for themselves. See his tax records under Edward Gatlin. See his 1860 census record property appraised at $33, 000. His son Zebulon's property in 1860 appraised at $15, 500 - John B. $9, 500. Yet after the Civil War he had lost four sons and the value of his property reduced to $1, 624. This is a typical story of a Southern gentleman during the Civil War period.
James L. Gatlin was not listed in 1850 census of Pike County or Amite County, Mississippi.
CENSUS REPORT
STATE: Mississippi COUNTY: Amite YEAR: 1860
Where obtained National Archives, Washington, D. C.June 14, 1860 Amite County, Miss. 166-166 R.E. Per PFamily Age Occupation Property BirthplaceJames L(er). Gatlin 49 Planter $3.000 $30,000 Miss.Rosalba 46 Miss.Ebenzai 19 Farm Laborer Miss.Thomas 17 Miss.Nathaniel 16 Miss.William 15 Miss.Alfred 47 Bro. Blind Miss.NOTE: Nathaniel W. Gatlin m. Sarah D. Terrell 12/14/1865 Amite Co., Miss., Page 217
167- 167John S. Gatlin 21 Planter $1,500 $8,000 Miss.Mary 20 MissJames M. Lowry 49 Carpenter Miss.
Amite Co. by Casey - Page 216 - John B. Gatlin m. Mary E. Burris 1/12/1838.
NOTE: By this time Zebulon, Elizabeth, Mary and John B. Gatlin and other children of Col. James Gatlin were married.
1870 CENSUS AMITE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI
p-48 - 326 - 226Age Occupation Property Birthplace
James L. Gatlin 59 Hse. Carpenter $1000 $624 Miss.Rosalba 56 Hse. Wife $510 Miss.
1880 CENSUS PIKE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI
372 - 456Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Mother’s Birth
James Gatlin 69 Miss. N.C. N.C.Salba 65 paralyzed Miss S.C. S.C.
At this time James Gatlin is living with his son Nathaniel Gatlin in Pike County. Mississippi.
From Duke Connerly's History of Pike County, and from Rev. W. H. Gatlin, presiding elder in Mississippi Conference, we learn that Colonel James Gatlin and Rosalba Wells were married at the Old Wells Homestead south of Johnson Station. That Colonel James Gatlin died 1897 and is buried at Johnson's Station. The children of Colonel James and Rosalba Wells Gatlin are determined from Luke Connerly's, "History of Pike County", from H. A. Gatlin, Grandson of Colonel James Gatlin born 1811 in Mississippi and his wife Rosalba Wells Gatlin.
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(3) (1) Zebulon Gatlin, born 1832-33, Pike Co., Miss., married Martha Hoover by 1852. In 1853, he was granted land near the Old Edward Gatlin place. This grant is in possession of Mr. William Bacot, McComb, Mississippi.
1860 CENSUS OF ZEBULON GATLIN, PIKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
836- 836Age R.E. Personal Born
Zeb. B. Gatlin 27 $13,000 $12,500 Miss.Martha 26James C, 7Martha V. 6Sarah R. 4Thomas H. 1
In 1870 census Pike County had a Julia listed - age 13
Age Occupation Property BirthplaceZeb Gatlin 38 Farmer No Value Listed Miss.Martha 37 Miss.James 17 Miss.Mary 15 Miss.Julia 13 Miss.Thomas Hoover 9 Miss.Sidney 7 Miss.William 3 Miss.
1880 CENSUS PIKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
464-548Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Mother’s Birth
Zebulon Gatlin 48 Miss. Miss. Miss.Martha 46 Miss. Miss. Miss.James C. 26 Miss. Miss. Miss.Virginia 24 Miss. Miss. Miss.Thomas 20 Miss. Miss. Miss.Sydney J. 18 Miss. Miss. Miss.Martha G. 14 Miss. Miss. Miss.William E. 13 Miss. Miss. Miss.Henry A. 18 Miss. Miss. Miss.Nathaniel 6 Miss. Miss. Miss.
Zeb B. Gatlin was a Sgt. in the Dixie Guards Civil War records page 207. Children of Zebulon and Martha Hoover Gatlin:
4. (1) James C. Gatlin born 1853 in Mississippi, Pike County4. (2) Martha V. Gatlin born 1854 in Mississippi, Pike County4. (3) Sarah R. Gatlin born 1856 in Mississippi, Pike County4. (4) Thomas Hoover Gatlin born 1859 in Mississippi. married Emma Tynes.5. (l) Fred Gatlin, died age 19, unmarried.5. (2) Etta May Gatlin married Jess Mahaffey. Residence Jennings, Louisiana.5. (3) Henry Grady Gatlin married Maude Ingram. Lives at Bethesda, Maryland. Retired Captain
in U.S.A.5. (4) Thomas Walton Gatlin married Lorraine Smith who died 1951. Married 2nd Louise
Matinez. Druggist in Houston, Texas.6. (l) Florence Lorraine Gatlin born at Kentwood, Louisiana, 20 miles from McComb, Mississippi.
Married Nelson Duhon. Residence in 1955 is Route 1, Box 509-1/3, Pineville, Louisiana.4. (5) Sidney Gatlin born 1863, Pike County, Mississippi.4. (6) Martha G. Gatlin born 1866, Pike County, Mississippi.4. (7) William Gatlin born 1867, Pike County, Mississippi.4. (8) Henry Anderson Gatlin born 1872, Pike County, Mississippi. (Presiding Elder in Mississippi
Methodist Conference)4. (9) Nathaniel Gatlin born 1874 in Mississippi. (Resident of Jackson. Mississippi.3. (2) Elizabeth Gatlin born 1834 married Dr. W. H. Germany.3. (3) Mary Gatlin born 1836 married_________Anderson.
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3. (4) John B. Gatlin born 1839 married lst Mary Burris, January 12, 1858 - Vol. 5, page 105, Amite County Marriage Records. Married 2nd to Amanda Strickland. By Amanda Strickland he had no children. After his death Amanda Strickland Gatlin married a Farmer and came to Louisiana. John B. Gatlin served as Lieut. in Dixie Guards - page 207 Civil War Records. Killed in service.
3. (5) Ebeneezar Gatlin born 1841.Summit Rifles (E. H. Gatlin, captured at Bloody Angle, Spottslvania C. H. Va., May 12, 1864.
Mortally wounded).3. (6) Thomas 1. Gatlin born 1843 - Served in Summitt Rifles (died in service).
3. (7) Nathaniel W. Gatlin born 1845. Served as Sergent in Dixie Guards page 207 Civil War Records.
Nathaniel W. Gatlin born 1845 married Sarah D. Terrell 12/14/1865. Vol. 5. page 445 - Amite County, Marriage Records.
3. (8) Another son killed in Civil War (probably Pinkney Gatlin).NOTE: Civil War Records, Pike County - GatlinsSummitt Rifles page 195Thomas I. Gatlin diedE. H. Gatlin captured at Bloody Angle, SpottslvaniaCH. V. May 12, 1864.Dixie Guards - p. 205Z.B. Gatlin Lt.N. W. Gatlin Sgt.
AMITE COUNTY 1870 CENSUS327-327 next door to James and Rosalba Gatlin.
Name Age Place of Birth4. (1) Nathaniel Gatlin 25 Miss.4. (2) Sarah Gatlin 22 Miss.4. (3) Minnie Gatlin 4 Miss.4. (4) Lula Gatlin 2 Miss.
1880 CENSUS PIKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
372-456James S. Gatlin 69 Miss. N.C. N.C.Salba 65 paralyzed Miss. S.C. S.C.right next listed in this family but
457 isNathaniel Gatlin 36 Miss. Miss. Miss.Sarah B. 33 (wife) Miss. Miss. Miss.Minnie L. 13 Miss. Miss. Miss.Lulu May Miss. Miss. Miss.(NOTE: I think that means they lived in the same house but being another family they have an
extra number)
3. (8) William Gatlin born 1845 or 18473. (9) (One other son name unknown) Does not appear in 1860 or 1870 census of James L.
Gatlin so he was no doubt an older son)
A Pinkney Gatlin in 1860 - age 15 is living or boarding with J. G. McNabb in that year. A Pinkney Gatlin also served in the Civil War from Pike County in McNair or McNabb Rifles (He may be other son of James L. Gatlin and Rosalba Wells). A Henry Gatlin, age 17, is also living in the McNabb Household in 1860. He could be the 7th son.
2. (8) William H. Gatlin born 1817 Pike County, Mississippi. Son of Edward and Elizabeth Smith Gatlin -
William H. Gatlin was born 1817 Pike County died 1878 Pike County, Miss. He married Angeline Allen born 1818 in Miss. Died 1893 in Mississippi, July 9, 1835, in Copiah County, Miss. This marriage record is at the Mississippi State Department of Archives and History at Jackson, Mississippi. Angeline Allen was born 1818 in Mississippi.
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William Gatlin appears first in tax records of Pike County in .1842. He appears in 1840-50-70 census records and 1856-61 tax records. He had died before 1880. Angeline his widow was still living in 1880.
1850 CENSUS PIKE COUNTY p. 83Name Age BirthpalceWillaim Gatlin 33 Miss.Angeline 32 Miss.Bengamin F. 14 Miss.Cisero C. 12 Miss.Elbert A. 9 Miss.James M. 7 Miss.John W. 5 Miss.Henry W. 2 Miss.Anne E. 6/12 Miss.
The 1860 microfilm at Jackson did not show William in the 1860 Pike County Census. He was no doubt listed but the film was dim in some places. Therefore, it is not known just what William Gatlin's property was appraised at before the Civil War. Probably about $25, 000 judging from his brothers.
1870 Census Pike County, Mississippi (After the Civil War)
3-3 Page 1Name Age Occupation R.E. Per A BirthplaceWilliam Gatlin 55 Farmer $2500 $800 Miss.Agaline 53 Housekeeper Miss.Cicero C 28 Miss.James M. 24 Miss.John W. 22 Miss.Henry W. 21 Miss.Anna E. 19 Miss.Nancy J. 15 Miss.William B. 13 Miss.Fleet 10 Miss.
1880 Census Pike County, Mississippi448-476Name Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Mother’s BirthAngeline Gatlin 64 Miss. Tenn. Miss.James 37 Miss. Miss. Miss.Annie 30 Miss. Miss. Miss.Davie 25 Miss. Miss. Miss.William B. 23 Miss. Miss. Miss.Fleet 20 Miss. Miss. Miss.Robert 18 Miss. Miss. Miss.Jefferson (B) 17 Laborer Miss. Miss. Miss.
The records reveal that William Gatlin never lived in any county or state other than Pike County, Mississippi. He settled two and one half miles from what is now McComb, Mississippi on Quinns Bridge Road. The old William Gatlin Cemetery is on his old plantation near the Old Friendship Baptist Church. It is called "Old Gatlin Cemetery".
Children of William R. Gatlin born 1817, died 1875, in Pike County Mississippi, and Angeline Allen Gatlin.
3. (l) Dr. Benjamin F. Gatlin born 1836 died 1878 in Pike County, Mississippi, Married Sarah Pamplen born 1841 in Virginia died 1912 in Pike County, Mississippi, married in 1861. Tradition says that Dr. "Bing" Gatlin was serving as a doctor in the Confederate Army, and was stationed in Virginia. Sarah Pamplin stepped from her carriage as he was passing by her home. Instantly he fell in love with her. She was from a wealthy and aristocratic family. He vowed he would marry her when he could return. He kept his promise. Census records revealed he lived in Virginia after his marriage, Later about 1868 he returned to Summitt, Mississippi, where he lived and practiced medicine for many years.
1860 Census Pike County, Mississippi285-285O. P. Shuttiff 26 physician Miss.
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J. E. Shuttiff 21 female Miss.W.O. Shuttiff 2 Miss.M.W. Shuttiff 3/12 Miss.B. F. Gatlin 24 physician Miss.
1870 Census Pike County, Mississippi9-9 p. 2Name Age Occupation Real Estate BirthplaceBing F. Gatlin 34 Farmer & M.D. $600 $1100 Miss.Sarah J. 26 Housewife Va.William P. 6 Va.Kate 4 Va.Norma 1 Miss.
1880 Census Pike County, Mississippi256-280Name Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Moyher’s BirthSarah J. Gatlin 38 Va. Va. Va.4. (1) Willie P. 16 Va. Va. Miss.4. (2) Katie 14 Va. Va. Miss.4. (3) Norman 12 Miss. Va. Miss.4. (4) Pierce 10 Miss. Va. Miss.4. (5) Emma 8 Miss. Va. Miss.4. (6) Harry 5 Miss. Va. Miss.Greener 21 Miss. Va. Miss.Patty Pamplin 28 sister Va. Va. Va.Washington (B) 48 servant Miss. Miss. Miss.
This record only includes Dr. "Bing" Gatlin's family up to 1880. He may have had younger children.
Children of Dr. Benjamin F. Gatlin and Sarah Pamplin:3. (2) Cicero Columbus Gatlin born 1840 in Mississippi.3. (3) Elbert A. Gatlin born 1841 in Mississippi. 1870 Census Pike County shows Elbert A. Gatlin
age 28 - born Miss, Ada A. wife 22 La. - child Lena 3/12 born La.
1880 Census Pike County. Mississippi
Summit precinct, Beat 4328-412Name Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Mother’s BirthElbert Gatlin 37 Miss. Miss. Miss.Sarah H. 31 Miss. Miss. Miss.May J. Wilson 10 Miss. Miss. Miss.Rodolphus 3 Miss. Miss. Miss.Ernest L. 9 Miss. Miss. Miss.Claud A. 8 Miss. Miss. Miss.Child (No Name) 1/12 Miss. Miss. Miss.
3. (4) James M. Gatlin born 1843 in Mississippi. No further record.3. (5) John W. Gatlin born 1846 in Mississippi married Louise. Served 42 years on Board of
Supervisors in Pike County, Mississippi. Lived to be a very old man. Died_____.
1880 Census Pike County. Mississippi445-473Name Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Mother’s BirthJohn W. Gatlin 34 Miss. Miss. Miss.Louise 28 Miss. Miss. Miss.4. (1) George 5 Miss. Miss. Miss.4. (2) Eddie 4 Miss. Miss. Miss.4. (3) Anna Belle 3 Miss. Miss. Miss.4. (4) Cicero 7/12 Miss. Miss. Miss.Note: This is the family Mrs. Boyd told me about, Mr. Edward G. and Belle, etc.3. (6) Henry W. Gatlin born 1849
1880 Census Pike County447-475Name Age Birthpalce Father’s Birth Mother’s Birth
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Henry W. Gatlin 32 Miss. Miss. Miss.Sallie 34 Miss. Ga. S.C.Jane 5 Miss. Miss. Miss.Augusta 4 Miss. Miss. Miss.Nora 7/12 Miss. Miss. Miss.
3. (7) Anna E. Gatlin born 1850.3. (8) Nancy J. Gatlin born 1855.3. (9) William B. Gatlin born 1857.3. (10) Fleet Gatlin born 1860 (Baptist Minister) 3. (11) Robert Gatlin born 1862.2. (7) Malcey Gatlin born about 1819, child of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin. Malcey Gatlin
married Garrett Allen after 1840 - probably a sister or brother of Angeline Allen who married William R. Gatlin 1835 in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Malcey never appeared on any of the tax or census records of Pike County that are in existence.2. (9) Edward Gatlin born 1824 Pike County Mississippi died 1909 in Louisiana, son of Edward
and Elizabeth Smith Gatlin.Edward Gatlin was born in Pike County. Mississippi in 1824. He spoke of Summitt as the town at
which the family did their trading. Edward Gatlin married Susannah Young born 1832 Pike County, Mississippi, July 5, 1847 in Pike County. Susannah Young had a brother named Wiley Young. They were children of Franklin Young who was born 1801 in Georgia and Catherine Temple of Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Franklin Young received several grants of land in Pike County from 1835-1854 on land that adjoined that of Edward Gatlin, Sr. . father of Edward of this sketch. See map of Range 8 Pike County, Miss.
The personal tax rolls of Mississippi - Pike County found at Department of Archives and History - Jackson. Mississippi - show (this is not land record or real estate) Nov. 2, 1848 (other Gatlins that year - William, James L.. Alfred - )
Edward Gatlin - 9 slaves - I poll - Amount Tax $5. 90 1856 - Other Gatlins that year William, James L., Alfred-
Edward Gatlin - 9 slaves - 1 -poll - Amount Tax $5.901856 - Other Gatlins that year William, James L., Alfred, Zeb. Edward Gatlin - 1 clock value $15.
00 - 5 slaves I poll Tax $2. 351861 - Edward Gatlin - Pleasure carriage value $50. 00 1 clock $15. 00 - 7 slaves. Other
Gatlins appearing those years were D. B. Gatlin, N. B. Gatlin, William Gatlin - 1 carriage - slaves, C. A. Gatlin 1 watch - slaves.
1850 Census Pike County Mississippi4th Police DistrictPage 76 - 505-506Name Age BirthplaceEdward Gatlin 25 Miss.Susanah 18 Miss.John 3/12 Miss.
1850 Census Pike County. Mississippi4th Police DistrictPage 82 - 546-547Name Age BirthplaceFranklin Young 48 Geo.Wiley 24 Miss.James 21 Miss.Elizabeth 15 Miss.Lorinda 11 Miss.Belsory 9 Miss.Samuel 7 Miss.Margaret 5 Miss.NOTE: Wiley Young was a brother of Susan (Young Gatlin) thus making Susan a daughter of
Franklin Young.
1840 Census Pike County, Mississippi
Franklin YoungMales Females1. 5 - 10 1, under 51. 10 - 15 2, 5-10
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1. 30 - 40 1, 10-151, 20-30
Note Susannah was born in 1830 so she would have been 10 in this group.
1860 Census Pike County. Mississippi682-682Name Age Occupation R.E. Per P BirthplaceEdward Gatlin 36 Farmer $30,000 $6,000 Miss.Susaner 28 Miss.John 10 Miss.James M. 8 Miss.Frank P. 5 Miss.Willey 2 Miss.Margaret 1 Miss.Auland J. Brown 17 Farm Hand
Then, Frank Young 59. born in Georgia.Elizabeth Young 44, born in Miss. (second wife) and children Belzona, or Belzora, 18; Margaret
14; Samuel 16; Fannie 3; Kron, or maybe Thom. 8; George Bull 19, Farmer; Chas. Bull 17; wife’s son (?) Bull 15, and Ferdenia (?) 12.
1880 CENSUS REPORT JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA105-105Name Age Birthplace Father’s Birth Mother’s BirthEdward Gatlin 56 Miss. Miss. Miss.Susan 52 Miss. Miss. Miss.W.A. 22 Miss. Miss. Miss.Margaret 20 Miss. Miss. Miss.Edward 18 Miss. Miss. Miss.Louisa 15 Texas Miss. Miss.Mollie 10 Louisiana Miss. Miss.Sallie 8 Louisiana Miss. Miss.Samuel 5 Louisiana Miss. Miss.Willie 4 Louisiana Miss. Miss.
1880 CENSUS JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA66/66Name Age BirthplaceJ. M. Gatlin 27 Miss.E.S. 20Ida 2 LouisianaElma 2 Louisiana
1880 CENSUS JACKSON PARISH
M.H. Jeffry S.C.F.P. Gatlin Boarder Miss.A.C. Gatlin Boarder Miss.NOTE: The above is Malinda Jeffrys who was before her marriage Malinda Wright. Aurillia
Calpernia Barnes who married Franklin Pierce Gatlin was her niece. This was soon after their marriage in 1779. They had not yet established their home.
5TH GENERATION PROOFS GATLIN FAMILY
Proof that Edward Gatlin of Washington County Mississippi and later Pike County was from New Bern District and Pitt County, N. C.
(1) We know that Edward Gatlin who died in Pike Co. Mississippi, 1834-35 was married to Elizabeth Smith, and that they had at least the following children: John, Sarah, Nancy, Louise, James L., Alfred, William R., Malcey, Edward and Elizabeth and probably Thomas.
(2) Marriage Bonds Craven County, N. C., Courthouse at New Bern page 166. Edward Gatlin married to Elizabeth Smith Nov. 3, 1796. Bond A, Folio 160.
(2A) Pitt Co.. N. C. 1798 A Conveyance by Edward Gatlin to Cannon Signed by Edward and Eliz. Gatlin - Witnessed by James Roach and John Banks.
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(3) Pitt County. N.C. Deed Book M, Page_____, 1798.Stephen Gatlin of Georgia, conveyed to Edward Gatlin 200 Acres of land granted by patent to
Ezekial Adams and part to Shadrack Gatlin of another patent granted to Edward Gatlin on October 24, 1784. Proved in Court 1798 and witnessed by Elizabeth Gatlin and Abraham Smith.
(4) Passports through Georgia 1785-1820 on page 141. Edward Gatlin is given a passport 1801. Others listed were Stephen Gatlin, James Gatlin, Thomas Harris, Benjamin Pierce,
Maj. John Powers, Thurs. Oct. 1, 1801. (Others also listed.)
Mississippi Territorial Records
(5) In 1803 Edward Gatlin signs a petition in Washington Co. . Miss. asking for more military protection against the Indians.
(6) In 1805 Edward Thomas and Major Gatlin in Washington Co. , Miss. Pitt Co. N. C. 1798. Edward Gatlin to Cannon foregoing - signed by Edward and Eliz. Abstract already given.
Deed Book N. Page 46, Oct. 5, 1793 is an indenture between John Gatlin of Pitt County and Week Chapman for 118 pounds of land at the Fork of Swift's Creek said land lying on the dividing line of Levi Gatlin and Edward Gatlin, containing 125 acres, being part of a patent to Joseph Letchworth, dated March 10 and witnessed by James Roach and Edward Gatlin.
Book N, P. 47 - March 1792 is an indenture between Levi Gatlin and John Gatlin.
Letter from Major General P. C. Harris to Miss Bessie C. Carmen March 17. 1936"From your letter it looks to me that you may find a line to the Colonial Dames through the Gatlin
Family.
John Gatlin. Jr. , appointed Constable for Bear Creek on Nuse River 1737-38.
John, Son of 1st Edward obtained a grant in 1738 on Bear Branch of Swift's Creek later Pitt County. This is the Elizabeth, widow of Edward and her son. lived in 1790. (See Pitt County Deeds)"
(7) May 4, 1807 - Craven Co. . N. C.John Gatlin, of the County of Washington, Miss. Terr. , appointed attorney for Edward Gatlin.
(8) July 21, 1807 - Deed Craven Co. , N. C. - Edward Gatlin of Wash. Co. Miss.Terr. reading and a such seized and well entitled to one undivided thirty sixth part of all the lands tenements and real estate of which Hardy Gatlin died. seized, etc. for 25 lbs. and 17 shillings. Witness B. Woods and John Harris.
(9) Deed Book 38, page 157, both Edward and John Gatlin of Miss. convey land in 1811 as heirs of Hardy Gatlin.
Proof that Edward Gatlin was the son of Edward Gatlin and Elizabeth, and that he was a nephew of Hardy Gatlin, Thomas Gatlin, James Gatlin and Mary Gatlin who married John Harris.
The above is proven in the settlement of the estate of Hardy Gatlin who died intestate and had no children. Also see deeds by sons Levi, John, Edward and Stephen in Pitt County. N. C. foregoing.
(10) Craven County N. C. Deed Book 3 6. Page 148Oct. 1802. Hardy Gatlin purchased his one half interest in the mills and land from Mallichi Russell
for 700 Spanish milled dollars. Deed witnessed by Stephen Harris and William Harris. Craven County Deed Book 36, p. 148.
(11) Deed Book 38, page 252.Oct. 23, 1804. Stephen and Enoch Harris purchased the other half of the mill and land from
Mallichi Russell for 750 lbs. The deed shows that the mills were formerly owned by William Bryan. deceased and that one half part of the land was bought by William Bryan from Frederick Lane.
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Craven Co.. N. C. .,1811 - After the death of his brother Enoch, Stephen Harris purchased one third of Enoch's
interest or the dower of Enoch's widow in the mills and land from William M. Heritage and Sidney his wife for 62 lbs., 4 shillings. Witnesses: John Harris and Sally Sivels. Craven Co., Deed Book 38, page 252-
Hardy Gatlin who had married Penny Dunn, Craven Co. . N.C. May 3. 1799, died before or in 1804, intestate and without issue. His heirs sells their interest in the mills and land as follows to Stephen and Enoch Harris. (Mills and land on Core Creek. ) Stephen Harris administrator of his estate.
Before listing the deeds I shall insert abstract of the Wills of the brothers of Hardy Gatlin.
(12) Craven County, New Bern Courthouse Will Book A, page 305Will of Thomas Gatlin written July 9, 1793 - Filed Dec. 1793. Children John, Slade, Mitchell, Sarah,
James, Thomas, Major, Mary Elizabeth and Theressa.
(13) Will Book D, page 116, Craven Co.Will of James Gatlin filed 1800. Children: Sidney, Holland, James Jr., Mary (Polly), Elizabeth, Alfred.
(14) Craven County Minutes 1781 Will of Edward Gatlin proved. James Gatlin executor.
(15) Dec. 1781 - Craven Co.Inventory and estate of Captain Edward Gatlin returnedby James Gatlin.
(16) Sept. 1782, Craven County Court MinutesElizabeth Gatlin, came into Court, qualified and ordered that her name be inserted and prayed
for letters of administration on her husband Captain Edward Gatlin's estate.
Children of Captain Edward Gatlin will be proven by deeds and wills.
Pitt County, N.C. Deed Book N. page 46, Oct. 5. 1793 is an indenture between John Gatlin of Pitt Co. and Weeks Chapman for 118# of land at forks of Swifts Creek, said land lying on the dividing line of Levi and Edward Gatlin containing 125 acres, being part of a patent to Joseph Letchworth. Dated March 10, witnessed by James Roach and Edward Gatlin.
All underlined are children and sons-in-law of Captain Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin.
NOTE: IMPORTANT (Proof that John Gatlin, Jr. & Mary were parents of Edward, Thomas, James, Hardy and Mary who married John Harris.)
ROYAL GRANTOct. 22, 1738 - John Gatlin Sr. received a grant on Bear Branch of Swifts Creek later Pitt Co.This is where Eliz. , widow of Edward was living in 1790 with and near her sons, Levi, Stephen.
John & Edward.
See page 148 1790 N.C. Census, N.C.
Above Deed Book M, verifies that John Sr. grandsons owned this land in 1793. Edward his grandson and wife Eliz. lived in Pitt Co. His other sons James, Thomas and Hardy lived in Craven & Lenoir.
Mary Gatlin born 1745, died March 11, 1792. Sister of Hardy, Edward, James and Thomas.
Mary Gatlin born 1745, died March 11, 1792 at the age of 45, married John Harris who died Oct. 31, 1801, aged 71. After the death of Mary Gatlin, John Harris married 2nd to Mary Pearce on July 28, 1792.
Children of John and Mary Gatlin Harris:48
(1) Stephen Harris married Mary Bryan Dec. 31, 1788.(2) John Harris, Jr. , who married and had Stephea born 1817, died 1846, married Mary White in 1843.(3) William Harris born June 2. 1774 (went to Ga. . then to Alabama, near Montgomery l (See later)(4) Mary Harris, married Stephen Gatlin, April 4, 1786. Stephen Gatlin was the son of Edward Gatlin. He went to Greene Co., Ga. Then to Morgan Co., Ga.(5) Celia Harris, married Benjamin Pearce, Dec. 30, 1788. (See Ga. Deed with Levi Gatlin.)(6) Enoch Harris married Sidney Dunn, May 31, 1799. He died before 1811 and Sidney married
Wm. M. Heritage,
(17) Deed Book 38, page 252, Craven Co., N. C.June 1811. After the death of his brother Enoch, Stephen Harris purchased one third of Enoch's
interest in the mills from William M. Heritage and Sidney, his wife for 62 lbs. , 4 shillings.Witnesses John Harris and Sally Sivels.
From the following deed, it appears that all the children of John and Mary Gatlin Harris were in Greene Co., Ga., by April 2. 1805 except Stephen and Enoch who bought the interest of Hardy Gatlin from his heirs.
(18) April 2. 1805 - Deed filed Craven Co.. N.C. , from Green County. Ga. Deed from Levi Gatlin, Stephen Gatlin, Mary Gatlin, John Gatlin. William Tooke and Mary Tooke, James Roach and Elizabeth Roach, Benjamin Pearce and Celia Pearce, for 109 lbs. , 8 shillings and 9 pence. Witnesses: William Harris and John Harris. Filed Craven Deed Book 36, page 812 - Deed to Stephen and Enoch Harris.
NOTE: (Children and sons-in-law of Mary Gatlin Harris are underlined.)
From Owens, History and Biography of Alabama, Vol. I II, page 759. Added later to Gatlin Records.
William Harris, born June 2, 1774, near New Bern, N.C., Craven County, died Oct. 2, 1825. Son of John and Mary Gatlin Harris of New Bern, N.C. Moved to Georgia about 1800. Green County. Was a large planter. Owned about 2000 acres near Tallahassee, Florida. Two of his sons. Peter Coffee and Stephen W. , are buried on his plantation near Montgomery. Settled near Montgomery in 1817. Married four times. His fourth wife was Mrs. Mary Drew Carroll, daughter of Phillip and Mrs. Mary Drew Temple Alston. of N. C. By fourth wife he had Mary Gatlin Harris who m. John Gindrat. Last residence, Montgomery, Alabama.
(See Deed where William Harris sold out in Greene Co. . Georgia, 1805. His parents were dead at that time.)
From Memorial, Old Cahaba in Alabama Archives at Montgomery Cemetery Records:Mary G. HarrisDied Dec. 26, 1815In Old Capitola Cemeteryat Cahaba, Alabama. Selma. Alabama.
Thomas Gatlin born______, died 1793, Craven Co., N.C. Brother of Hardy, James, Edward and Mary.
Proofs of children of Thomas Gatlin.The Will of Thomas Gatlin filed in Craven Co., N. C. 1793, Will Book A, page 305.
Which names children John, Slade, Mitchell, Sarah, James, Thomas, Major, Mary, Elizabeth and Teressa and (See Will on . next page).
The following Deeds of the heirs of Hardy Gatlin prove the children of Thomas Gatlin:
Craven Co. Deed Book 36, page 366Dated Feb. 13, 1804
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Deed to Stephen and Enoch Harris from John Gatlin, Slade Gatlin, Thomas Gatlin, Major Gatlin, William Croom and Polly Croom, 89 lbs., 5 shillings.
*(NOTE: Lewis C. Bryan married Mrs. William Croom (nee Mary Gatlin) August 5, 1811.)
Craven Co. Court Minutes March 1794Petition of James and Thomas Gatlin executors of the Will of Thomas Gatlin deceased 1793. Pray
leave to sell the legacy of Mitchell Gatlin who died before the testator.
Craven County Deed Book 36, page 371 March 1804Deed to Stephen and Enoch Harris for mills and land on Core Creek, as heirs of Hardy Gatlin,
from James Gatlin (son of James), John S. West, Sidney West, Thomas Green and Holland Green, Eliza Gatlin, William J. Carmen, and Sarah Carman and John Harris,
The above James could be son of James Gatlin. One James Gatlin went to Georgia in 1801 (no further record). The deed conveyed by Theresa named in Will. She married Reuben White before 1814. (See further.)
Children of Thomas Gatlin who conveyed property inherited from Hardy underlined.
Oct. 16, 1811. Deed Book 39, page 635, Craven Co.A deed between John Gatlin Esquire, Lewis C. Bryan and wife Mary; William Mosely and wife
Louisa; T. A. Green and wife Hollan; Reuben White and wife Teressa; Jesse Chapman and wife Esther-, Sarah Chapman; John Harris, Jr, , for himself and Stephen Harris deceased; John Gatlin, Jr. , Edward Gatlin and William Harris of Craven Co.
1814 - Deed Book 39, page 589, Court House at New Bern, N.C. A deed from Levi Gatlin and Major Gatlin of Morgan Co., Ga.; Benjamin Pearce and his wife Celia-, William Tooke and Polly his wife, all of Greene Co. . Ga.; Stephen Gatlin, Furnifold Gatlin, Hardy Gatlin and James Roach and Betsy, his wife of Pulaski Co. , Ga., heirs of Hardy Gatlin deceased.
The others are children of Capt. Edward Gatlin and of Mary Gatlin Harris.
James Gatlin, brother of Hardy, Thomas and Mary:James Gatlin married Elizabeth. His will is filed in Craven Co., N.C., Will Book D, page 116. (See
copy of will following later.) His will mentions Sidney West. Marriage Book - Craven Co., N.C., at New Bern.
"Sidney Gatlin married John S. West, June 12, 1784. " (She died in 1812 - had a daughter, Elizabeth West who married Lemuel Hatch.) In his will James Gatlin mentions Hollan West.
Hollan West:Hollan Gatlin married Stephen West, March 8, 1788. Marriage Record in New Bern. After death of
Stephen West, she married T. A. Green. Stephen and Hollan Gatlin West had a son John S. West.
Deed Book 32, page 30, New Bern, 1794, "I. James Gatlin for thelove of my dau. Sidney West and her husband John S. West.. "
Note Caroline Sentenial - Jan. 2, 1819:John S. West died at Poplar Grove, Jan. 2. 1819. (Husband of Sidney Gatlin West.)
James Gatlin mentions daughter (Polly Mary Hall). Note Mary (Polly) Gatlin married 1st Spence Hall on Jan. 20, 1794. She was born Nov. 27. 1775, died Dec. 1851 in Georgia. Mary Gatlin Hall married second to Isaac Lamb and probably had children.
Children of Spence Hall and Mary Gatlin were Spence Hall, Jr., James Gatlin Hall, Sidney Hall. and Jordan Hall who died young.
Reference:I N.C. Reports, Supreme Court equity Book 22. page 37, Term of Court 1840, is the case Spence
Hall, James Gatlin Hall, and Isaac N. Lamb and wife Polly Vs. Alfred Gatlin. "Whereas Spence Hall, father of the plaintiffs, Spence James and Sidney Hall died 1807 and made his wife, Polly executrix, etc., and Jordan Hall, having died since (They lived in Currituck Co., N. C. and from there moved to Georgia.)
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James Gatlin in his will filed April 1801 in Craven Co. N. C. , mentions sons James Jr. and Alfred, (Alfred was being highly educated.) Craven Co., N. C. Will Book D page 116, children named.
Note James Gatlin, Jr. died May 15, 1818. Green Co. Georgia, Will Book___page ______.
Children named were Radford, Gilbert, Garrett, Sidney, Nancy, Bessy, (Mary Polly Arnold), Radford Gatlin and Richard Asbury, executors.
Marriage of Radford Gatlin.On June 5, 1818, Greene County, Ga., Radford Gatlin and Eliz. Daniel were married. He is
probably the Radford Gatlin who went to Tennessee for whom Gatlinsburg. Tennessee is named.
James Gatlin in his will filed 1801 Craven Co. , N.C., page 116 mentions daughter, Betsy.Elizabeth Gatlin died unmarried - mentions nieces Polly West, Hollon Green, Mary Ball and
brother Alfred.
The foregoing will and record prove that James Gatlin, Sr. ,who died 1801. Craven County had the following children:1. Sidney Gatlin West2. Hollan Gatlin West - (Green) 2nd,3. Mary Gatlin "Polly" Hall - (Lamb) 2nd.4. Betsy (Elizabeth Gatlin never married)5. James Gatlin. Jr. died 1818 in Georgia, Greene Go.6. Alfred Gatlin.
The following deeds were signed by the children of James Gatlin as heirs of Hardy Gatlin, Names of James Gatlin's children underlined.
Craven Co. Town of New Bern, N. C.Deed Book 39~, page 635June 13, 1810 - Deed to Stephen and Enoch Harris for his interest in the mills and land of Hardy
Gatlin on Core Creek. Alfred M. Gatlin, town of New Bern for 20 lbs., 16 shillings.
Deed Book 36, page 371.Deed March, 1804 - James Gatlin, John S. West and Sidney his wife: Thomas Green and Hollan
Green; Eliza Gatlin, William J. Carmen and Sarah Carman; John Harris for 122 lbs.
1823Craven Co. Deed Book 51, page 275. The heirs of Hardy Gatlin sell to Y. Lafinghouse.
Mary Lamb or Land - Daughter of James Gatlin and widow of Spence Hall.
Others who sold property as heirs of Hardy Gatlin who were not children or grandchildren of James, Thomas or Mary Gatlin Harris:
They are the nine children of Edward & Eliz. Gatlin - brother of Hardy, James, Thomas, Mary.
(19) Craven County Deed Book 38, page 157. Edward and John Gatlin of Miss. convey land in 1811 as heirs of Hardy Gatlin.
(20) Craven County Deed Book 36. page 812.Deed to Stephen and Enoch HarrisApril 2. 1805 - Greene Co., Ga. From Levi Gatlin. Stephen Gatlin, Mary Gatlin (she was Mary
Harris who married. Stephen Gatlin), John Gatlin, (William Tooke and Mary Tooke), (James Roach and Eliz Roach), Benjamin Pearce and Celia Pearce, For 109 lbs. 8 shillings and 9 pence. Witnesses William Harris and John Harris.
(21) Deed Book 39, page 635, Craven County.Oct. 16, 1811.
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A deed between John Gatlin esquire, Lewis C. Bryan and wife Mary, William Mosely and wife Louisa, T. A. Green and wife Hollon, Reuben White and wife Teressa, Jesse Chapman and wife Esther, Sarah Chapman John Harris for himself and Stephen Harris deceased, John Gatlin, Jr. , Edward Gatlin and William Harris of Craven Co. . N. C.
Lewis C. Bryan married Mrs. William Croom. nee Mary Gatlin 8/5/1811.
(22) Deed Book dated Feb. 14, 1804 Craven Co. Deed Book 36, page 368.Weeks Chapman and Sarah Chapman. his wife; Jesse Chapman and Esther Chapman, his wife,
Frederick Baker and Louise Baker.
The underlined are children of Edward Gatlin, brother of Hardy.
(23) Deed Book 51 - page 275. Dated 1823. Heirs of Hardy Gatlin sell to Y. Lafinghouse.Among those signing Esther Chapman, daughter of Edward Gatlin and John Chapman, grandson
of Edward Gatlin.
The above proves that Hardy Gatlin's other brother was named Edward. Therefore Edward was the father of (1) Levi, (2) Stephen, (3) Edward, (4) John, (5) Mary who married William Tooke, (6) Elizabeth who married James Roach, (7) Esther who married Jesse Chapman. (8) Sarah who married Weeks Chapman, (9) Louise who married Frederick Baker.
The following deed would indicate that Edward Gatlin, brother of Hardy bad only nine children and that Hardy Gatlin had 4 brothers and 1 sister.
(24) Deed Craven Co., N. C.July 21, 1807 - Edward Gatlin of Washington Co. . Miss. Terr., seized and well entitled to one
undivided thirty sixth part of all the lands, tenements and real estate of which Hardy Gatlin died seized etc. for 25 lbs. and 17 shillings. Witnesses B. Woods and John Harris.
4 brothers and sisters of Hardy and nine children for Edward, Sr.. deceased would give Edward of Miss. 1/36 (4 x 9 = 36) interest in the estate of Hardy Gatlin.
The above deeds plus the foregoing wills of James and Thomas Gatlin and other deeds including a deed filed April 2, 1805 Greene Co. Ga. (Heirs of Mary Gatlin Harris That - Hardy Gatlin had a brother named Edward, - and that the following were not the children of James, Thomas or Mary and are therefore the proven children of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin: They are:
1. Edward Gatlin of Mississippi2. John Gatlin of Mississippi3. Levi Gatlin to Georgia4. Stephen Gatlin to Georgia5. Elizabeth Gatlin Roach to Georgia6. Mary Gatlin Tooke to Georgia7. Esther Gatlin Chapman8. Sarah Gatlin Chapman9. Louise Gatlin Baker
The following Mississippi Census Records indicate that Edward Gatlin:
1816 Census Pike Co,, Miss.
Edward Gatlin2 males over 21 (One was Edward?) The other male over 21 is probably Thomas of 1820 Census.3 males under 21 James, Alfred and John2 females over 21 (One was Elizabeth)4 females under 21 (But who was other)
Edward Gatlin did not marry Eliz. Smith until 1796 - yet there were 2 children born before 1796 - one girl and one boy.
1820 Census Pike Co. , Miss.52
Edward Gatlin2 males under 10, William & Alfred 1 male between 10-16, James 2 males between 18-26, John and (probably Major) 1 over 45. Edward2 females 18-16, Sarah born 1798 and Nancy 1 female 26-45 - (who is she?) 1 female over 45 Elizabeth
Thomas Gatlin, Pike Co. , Miss.1 male under 101 male 26-452 females under 102 females 16-26
The above Census Records make it appear that Edward had been married before and prior 1794 to have had 2 children over 21 in 1816. Either that or he was rearing children of Thomas or Major Gatlin who were in Green County. Miss. with him in 1805.
Thomas there in 1809.
If the conclusion is reached that he had been married before, the following record might be of interest.
Probably lst wife of EdwardCraven Co., New Bern, N.C. Marriage Records Page 93 - Edward Gatlin to Sara Norton, Nov. 26,
1791.
Marriages of Edward Gatlin, brother of Hardy, James, Thomas and Mary Gatlin Harris.
The lst marriage of Edward Gatlin was to Elizabeth Smith, probably the daughter of Abram Smith.
Marriage Bonds, New Bern Courthouse. N. C. Page 166 - Bond A, Folio 160.Edward Gatlin to Elizabeth Smith, Feb. 9, 1796.
Deed Pitt Co. , N.C. Deed Book M - page1798 - Stephen Gatlin of Georgia to Edward GatlinWitnessed by Elizabeth Gatlin and Abraham Smith
1798 - Conveyance to Edward Gatlin by CannonSigned by Edward and Eliz. Gatlin.
(Deed Pitt Co. , N.C. Greenville, N.C.
This (Deed Book M. page 98 ( This is not the same Edward)(1788 - Edward and Ann Gatling conveyed to Rogers land lying in Gatlin's Swamp.
(Pitt Co. Deed Book N, page 27, July 15, 1793 - A conveyance of land by Edward and Ann Gatlin to Giles Mathis, land extending along the line of Edmund Andrews.
See 1790 Census Pitt Co., N.C. page 148, New Bern Dist.
Eliz. Gatlin - 1 male 16 and up - 4 females including heads of family (9 slaves)The male 16 and up is Edward - as the following records indicate: Stephen Gatlin with 1 male
over 16 - I female under 16 (3 slaves)John Gatlin 1 male over 16 - 1 female under (3 slaves) Levi Gatlin 1 male over - 2 females - (2
slaves) and 2 slaves
2. (3) Nancy Gatlin born Circa 1800-1810, died_____. Married William Cooper. (No further). Except the following record which gives lead on William Cooper.
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(Family Records ofP. 28 (Mississippi Rev. Soldiers, by Alice Tracy Welch.
page 68.Rev. William Cooper born N. C. 1752, son of Fleet and Margaret (Coure) Cooper. Died Bogue
Chitto River, Dec. 14, 1821. Married (lst) 1773____________ in Sampson Co., N. C., (2nd) in N. C. to Martha Thames. She died 1856, age 80.
He came to Mississippi C. 1810.Service: He volunteered April 20, 1776 and served two and one half years. His brothers Fleet Jr. ,
and John served too.By his first wife, he had (1) William Jr. born Nov. 22, 1808, married Dec. 22, 1822, Sally Ann
Street.Among children listed for William Jr. were Nancy who married __________Waltman. (Could it be
that William Jr. born 1808 married lst to Nancy Gatlin and had Nancy whom. Waltman)The name Fleet is used among the Gatlin Family of Pike Co. (2) Fleet Cooper son of Wm. by lst
wife moved to Lawrence Co., where he died. He reared a large family - See Miss. Cemetery and Bible Records published by Miss. Genealogical Society.
CooperMississippi Bible & Cemetery
Vol. 4 - page 105Fairview CemeteryLincoln Co.
Fleet CooperBorn Feb. 22, 1800Died Aug. 21, 1861
Martha M. wife of Fleet CooperBorn Sept. 29, 1804Died Nov. 10, 1889
Vol. III page 136John Cooper born Feb. 20180 8 Cumberland Co. , N.C.
Had son Columbus Fleet born Feb. 9. 1872 Camden- Madison Co. Miss.
John Cooper diedMay 5, 1890in the 83rd year of his life
Narcissa Cooper born Oct. 11, 1811M. Sept. 1828D. Jan. 28, 1850
Narcissa A. CooperWife of R. P. May
B. Dec. 20, 1836D. Feb. 28, 1911
Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson, MississippiVol. 3Page 3 W. A. Cooper (son of Eleanor) Died June 30, 1852, aged 32 (1852-32=1850)
Mrs. Mary Cooper - B. Mar. 1791, Died Dec. 30, 1852
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Richard Cordell D. in the 58th year of his ageOther deathdates were from 1838-1856 in this Cemetery.
1850 Census Lawrence Co. , Mississippi - page 877
382-382 - Sarah A. Low 19 with Isaac Newsom 64 & Family
Page 889Name Age R.E. BirthplaceEleanor Cooper 39 1500 Tenn.William 20 Miss.Martha 19 Miss.Sarah J. 17 Miss.A.P. 14M.E. 19B.C. 9J.B. 3James W. 2James W. Cooper b. 11-3-1848, d. 8-5-1855 bur. Lincoln Co. Fair River Baptist Church
471-471Name Age R.E. BirthplaceFleet Cooper 60 200 N.C.N.M. 46 Ga.Narcissa L. 14 (b. 1836 d. 1911)M.L. 10
William Cooper lived in Pike Co. 1816. He married first Nancy Gatlin.
THE GATLINS IN LOUISIANA
Edward Gatlin born 1824, Pike County, Mississippi.
2. (9) Edward Gatlin, son of Edward and Elizabeth Gatlin, born 1824, Pike County, Mississippi. Died 1909, Echo, Louisiana. Married Susan Young, born July 28, 1830, Died April 4, 1890, at Jackson Parish. Married July 5, 1847 at Pike County, Mississippi.
Edward Gatlin and Susannah Young Gatlin left Pike County in 1864. Edward Gatlin served in the Confederate Army as a home Guard in Pike County, Mississippi. In 1864 the rumor spread that slaves would not be freed in Texas. Tradition says that Edwards eyes were too bad to fight, and at that time he was forty years old so he was selected as the one to carry the slaves of the Young’s and Gatlins to Texas. He had arrived there by 1865 as his daughter, Louisa was born in Texas. Edward Gatlin purchased land on the Brazos River some of the most fertile land in the world but at that time a very unhealthy country. His oldest son John died there also his brother-in-law Wiley Young who had gone with him. This upset him to the extent that he left his land and all he possessed there and started back to Pike County. Mississippi. He never got back, however, but made his home in Jackson Parish, this country which so clearly resembled his native land. There he built a two story house which burned and where later Kearney Lewis and his family lived. In 1890 Susannah, his wife, died. She is buried in the Old Jonesboro Cemetery - on her tomb is this:
Mrs. Susan GatlinBorn July 28, 1830Died April 4. 1890
After her death Edward went to Echo, Louisiana, south of Alexandria. He made his home with his son Edward who was a planter there. Edward Gatlin died 1909 at Echo and is buried near the home of his son Edward.
AFFIDAVITof Ida Williams Gatlin, widow of Edward Gatlin born 1862. I, Ida Williams Gatlin widow of Edward
Gatlin born 1862 in Pike County. Mississippi do hereby certify that Edward Gatlin born 1824 in Pike County. Mississippi was the father of my husband. He lived with us after the death of his wife in 1890. We were at that time living near Alexandria, Louisiana at Echo. He lived with us until his death in 1909 and is buried near our present home.
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I have heard my father-in-law Edward Gatlin born 1824 in Pike County, Mississippi say that he was the son of Edward Gatlin of Pike County, Mississippi.
Signature: Ida Williams Gatlin
Subscribed and sworn to before me at Echo, Louisiana this 10th day of May A. D. 1951.Eustis M. Iohler(SEAL) Signature of Notary
AFFIDAVITI Annette Gatlin Loe born 1881 child of Franklin Pierce Gatlin and his wife Calpernia Barnes Gatlin
do remember my grandmother Gatlin well, wife of Edward Gatlin born 1824 in Mississippi. I have heard her say many times that before her marriage to Edward Gatlin born 1824 in Pike County Mississippi that her name was Susanna Young. I have heard her say that she and Edward left Pike County during the War between the states went to Texas then came back to Jackson Parish Louisiana where they settled. My Grandmother talked much about her brother Wiley Young who went to Texas with them and died there.
Witness Sadie H. Dodge Signature: Annette Gatlin LoeSubscribed and sworn to before me at Mansfield. Louisiana this 6th day of November A.D. 1951.(SEAL)
L.J. Dodge (Signature of Notary)(SEAL)
(This is with Lela's DAR Papers 419417)
Children of Edward Gatlin born 1824 Pike County, Miss. , died 1909 at Echo, Louisiana, and his wife, Susanna Young Gatlin, born 7/28/1830, died 5/4/1890 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
3. (l) John Gatlin born 1850 in Pike Co. , Miss. Died on Brazos River, Texas, 1869 where his family had migrated hoping to keep from freeing their slaves.
3. (2) James Gatlin born Jan. 15, 1853, Pike County, Miss.. died May 19, 1887, Jackson Parish, La. Married Eugenia Gilbert in 1877. She was born Jan. 4, 1848, died March 4, 1915. Lived and died in Jackson Parish.
4. (l) Ida Gatlin born 1878, died 1951, Jackson Parish. MarriedJoseph Jones born Aug. 12, 1873, died 1950.5. (1) Beulah Eugenia Jones born March 5. 1899, Married David Goodman, Minister.6. (1) Opal Goodman Jones, married___________Pepper6. (2) Betty Joe Goodman lives in California with parents.5. (2) William Reggie Jones, born Aug. 4, 1903, married Joe King.6. (1) Paul Jones born 19346. (2) Joe Charles Jones born 19365. (3) Lily Gladys Jones born March 28, 1906, married Ernest Ferguson.
5. (4) Alsie Estelle Jones born July 9, 1911, married Dave Duck.4. (2) Mary Elmer Gatlin born 1878 in Jackson Parish, living 1958 married Ben McBride born
12/23/1877, died May 17, 1942, buried at Zions Rest, Jackson Parish.5. (1) Mary McBride married Grady Rasbery. Lives in JacksonParish. Member Dugdemona Chapter, DAR.
4. (3) Zebulon Gatlin born 1880, married Katy May Bryant.5. (1) Mary Ella, married Douglas Bond.6. (1) Peggy Bond6. (2) Elma Bond
4. (4) John Wesley Gatlin born 1882. died 1933. Married (S. M. ?)5. (1) William E. Gatlin, 1912-19145. (2) Lessie Gatlin, 1911- 1912 Perhaps Others5. (3) Pauline Gatlin married S. C. Upton
6. (1) Rita Gale Upton5. (4) William Gatlin married Katie Mae Beasley
6. (1) Kathy Vamn Gatlin4. (5) Minnie Gatlin born 1886 - died 19554. (6) Wiley L. Gatlin born March 5, 1883, died Sept. 21, 1887
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3. (3) Franklin Pierce Gatlin born 8/6/1855, Pike Co. , Miss., died 1/3/1900 at Alexandria, Louisiana (Echo). Buried Pineville Cemetery. Reference: Memorial Card which says "To the Memory of Franklin Pierce Gatlin Died 1/3/1900, Age 45 yr. 5 mo. 2 days. " Franklin Pierce Gatlin married first 1879 to Aurilla Calpernia Barnes, born 12/28/1861. Died 1884. Buried Hodge Cemetery. Aurilla Calpernia Barnes was the daughter of William Woodall Barnes and his wife Mary Wright.
Children of Franklin Pierce Gatlin and Aurilla Barnes Gatlin:4. (1) Annette Eudora Gatlin born Nov. 2, 1881, Jackson Parish. Died May 4, 1954. Married
Stephen Johnson Loe.5. (1) Clyde Loe born 1899 - died age eight months.5. (2) Leona Loe born 3/14/1914. (Never married.) Living 1968.5. (3) Lela M. Loe born Dec. 9, 1902. Living 1958, married Dec. 28, 1923 to Theron Baldwin
Hemdon, Jr., General Army Air Force, born 1902, died 1964. See DAR Application Papers of Lela Loe Herndon on Edward Gatlin National DAR Number.
6. (1) Theron Baldwin Herndon III, born July 15, 1925. Killed in traffic accident Sept. 20, 1950.5. (4) Eva B. Loe born May 11, 1905, living 1968 at Oak Ridge, Louisiana. Married Conrad
McDuffie May 15, 1930. Planter and Banker.4.(2) Edgar Gatlin born 1883, died Sept. 8, 1899, aged 16 yrs. - 6 mos. - 29 days.
Franklin Pierce Gatlin born 8/6/1855 Pike County, Mississippi, married 2nd to Annie Kemp.4. (2) Cosby Gatlin married Ethel Parkol (?)5. (l) Herman Gatlin born 19225. (2) Margie Gatlin5. (3) Annette Gatlin3. (4) Wiley Gatlin born Nov. 30, 1859 at Pike County, Miss. Died Nov. 17, 1939 at Jonesboro.
Married Lula McGinty born Nov. 29, 1869, died Dec. 27, 1928. Residence - Jonesboro. Louisiana.4. (1) Max Gatlin born________married Mabel Milam. Res. - Jonesboro. (General Motors
Automobile Business, Cattle Ranch. )5. (1) Max Gatlin, Jr.5. (2) Mary Gatlin married _____Purcell killed in World War II Air Force.
6. Child4. (2) Edna Gatlin married Braxton Zuber born Aug. 20, 1999. Died Mar. 9, 1952 (Res.
Jonesboro).3. (5) Margaret Gatlin born 1860 Pike County, Miss. Married Elige Smith (no children).3. (6) Edward Gatlin born 1862 Pike County, Miss. Died Echo, La. , living 1952 at Echo, La. 1909, married Ida Williams born near Alexandria. Planter. 4. (l) Gordan Gatlin3. (7) Louisa Gatlin born 1865 on Brazos River, Texas. Lived in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
Married Thomas Walsworth.3. (8) Mollie Gatlin born 1870 in Louisiana, married Will Greer. Lived in Jackson Parish.
4. (l) Minnie Greer4. (2) Clarence Greer born April 20, 1899, died July 28, 1922,
3. (9) Sarah Gatlin born 1872, Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Married James Greer 1862-1932.
3. (10) Samuel Walter Gatlin born Sept. 12. 1872. Died 1962 at age 90. Married Mary Blain.4. (1) Wiley Armstrong Gatlin born 11/19/1903. Married Lula Baden born Apr. 4, 1913.5. (1) Walter Baden Gatlin born Dec. 9, 1935. Married Bonnie Ray Roberts born June 21, 1937.5. (2) Donald Owen Gatlin 5. (3) Martha Luu Ann Gatlin4. (2) Agnes Gatlin married L. D. Walkins, Fayette, Alabama.4. (3) Eula Gatlin married O. G. Stuart, Dallas, Texas.3. (11) William Gatlin born 1876 in Jackson Parish died at Colfax 1957.Married 1st Susie Dickerson (?).4. (l) Clyde Gatlin born March 5, 1905, married Lucille Merckle.5. (1) Merckle Gatlin5. (2) George Allen Gatlin
William Gatlin born 1876, married 2nd to Martha Dean.4. (3) Roy E. Gatlin born Jan. 18, 1910. married Eva Mayfield.4. (4) Winifred Franklin Gatlin born Aug. 12, 1913, married Bessie Churchman.
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5. (1) Bobby Nell Gatlin4. (5) Hershle L. Gatlin born Jan. 18, 1910 married Rita Rachel. 5. (1) Landra Gale Gatlin4. (6) Susie May Gatlin (died young)4. (7) Wilbur Edward Gatlin (died young, killed in football game).
GATLIN PROOFS IN LOUISIANA
GENERATIONS II AND III
Louisiana Tombstone Inscriptions Vol. IV Compiled by Louisiana Society DAR.
Volume IV Hodge CemeteryPage 6Minnie GatlinJuly 29, 1886 - Oct. 1.0, 19510A. C. B. Wife of Pierce Gatlin
(Note: F. Pierce is buried at Pineville. He has no marker.)
1, Eva Loe McDuffie, granddaughter of Franklin Pierce Gatlin do hereby certify that the following is an exact copy of a Memorial Card now in my possession:
TO THE MEMORY OFFRANKLIN PIERCE GATLIN
Died Jan. 1, 1900 Aged 45 Yrs. 5 M. 2 D.T'is hard to break the tender cordWhen love has bound the heartT'is hard, so hard. to speak the wordsWe must forever partDearest love one. we have laid theeIn the peaceful grave's embraceBut thy memory will be cherishedTill we see thy heavenly face.
MEMORIAL CARD
Charles Edgar Gatlin (Son of F. Pierce and Aurilla Calpernia Barnes Gatlin)
Charles Edgar GatlinDied Sept. 8, 1899 Aged 16 Yrs., 6 M., 29 D.
MEMORIAL CARD Clyde H. LoeDied June 25, 1900 Aged 8 M., 17 D.
BIBLE RECORDStephen J. and Annette Gatlin Loe
I, Eva Loe McDuffie do hereby certify that the following record is an exact copy of the Bible Record of Stephen J. and Annette Gatlin Loe, now in my possession.
Stephen J. Loe and Annette Gatlin Marriage RecordStephen J. Loe and Annette Gatlin married January 1, 1899.
BIRTHS58
Clyde Loe, son of Stephen J. and Annette Gatlin was born Oct. 1899.Leona Gertrude Loe, daughter of Stephen J. and Annette Gatlin Loe, was born March 14, 1901.Lela May Loe, daughter of Stephen J. and Annette Gatlin Loe, was born Dec. 9, 1902.Eva Belle Loe, daughter of Stephen J. and Annette Gatlin Loe. was born May 11, 1905.
DEATHS
Clydett Loe died June 25, 1900Annette Gatlin Loe died May 4. 1954Stephen J. Loe died 1957 (See Death Certificate)
Louisiana Tombstone InscriptionsVolume III - Page 113 - Memorial Park Cemetery, Shreveport, LouisianaAnnette Gatlin Loe Nov. 20, 1881 - May 4, 1954
Page 113Theron B. Herndon III Son of General Theron B. Herndon, Jr. and Lela Loe HerndonPage 11 3 - Theron B. Herndon III Born July 15, 1925 Died Sept. 25, 1950The above Theron B. Herndon III was the only grandchild of Stephen J. and Annette Gatlin Loe
Leona Loe born March 14, 1901, never married.Eva Loe born May 11, 1905 - married May 15, 1930 to Conrad N. McDuffie. Lives at Oak Ridge,
Louisiana. They had no children.
1880 CENSUS OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
105/105 Page 12 7th June, 1880 Ward 2. Enumeration Dist. 37Name Age Occupation Birthplace F. Birth M. BirthE. Gatlin 56 Farmer Miss. Miss. Miss.Susan 52 Miss. Miss. Miss.W.A. 22 Miss. Miss. Miss.Margaret 20 Miss. Miss. Miss.Edward 18 Miss. Miss. Miss.Lou 15 Texas Miss. Miss.Mollie 10 La. Miss. Miss.Sallie 8 La. Miss. Miss.Samuel 5 La. Miss. Miss.Willy 4 La. Miss. Miss.
Susan Gatlin was before her marriage to Edward Gatlin - Susannah Young, daughter of Benj. Franklin Young and Catherine Temple.
Copy of Affidavit of Annette Gatlin Loe under Young Records. Also a copy of Affidavit made by Annette Gatlin Loe is attached to the D.A.R. Application Papers of Lela Loe Herndon, National Number 419417, Registrars Office.
I Ida Williams Gatlin widow of Edward Gatlin born 1862 in Pike County, Miss. do hereby certify that Edward Gatlin born 1824 in Pike County, Miss. was the father of my husband. He lived with us after the death of his wife in 1890. We were at that time living near Alexandria La. at Echo. He lived with us until his death in 1909 and is buried near our present home.
I have heard Edward Gatlin say that he was born in Pike County Miss. and that he was the son of Edward Gatlin of Pike County, Miss. The said Edward Gatlin being my father-in-law's father.
Signature Ida Williams GatlinSubscribed and sworn to before me at Echo, Louisiana this 1st day of May A. D. 1951.(SEAL)Eustis M. Iohler
Volume IVPage 24 - Jonesboro Cemetery Mrs. Susan Gatlin July 28, 1830 - April 4, 1890
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Vol. IV - Page 31 - Jonesboro CemeteryWiley A. Gatlin Nov. 30, 1859 - Nov. 17, 1938
Lula McGinty Wife of W. A. GatlinNov. 30, 1859 - Nov. 17, 1938
Old Bethel Cemetery, Jackson Parish (6 mi. East of Jonesboro).Vol. IV - La. Tom. InscriptionsPage 93John Wesley Gatlin1882-1933William E. Son of J. W. & S. M. GatlinDec. 14, 1912 - Dec. 26, 1914
Vol. IV. Stringer Graveyard 6 mi. N. E. of Jonesboro,Page 146
Mrs. S. E. Gatlin Wife of J. M. GatlinJan. 4, 1848 - March 4, 1915
Wiley L. Son of J. M. GatlinMarch 5, 1883 - Sept. 21, 1887
J. M. GatlinApril 15, 1853 - May 19, 1887
Mrs. S. E. Gatlin, wife of J. M. Gatlin was before her marriage Eugenia Gilbert. See following:
Page 146 - Graves Next GatlinsL. E. GilbertDied Jan. 31, 1863 Aged 38 years
Nancy Anders Wife of L. E. GilbertAug. 31, 1832 - Oct. 18, 1918
Page 23 - Jonesboro Cemetery Ida Estelle Jones 1878-1951
William Joseph Jones 1873-1950
Page 92Sally Greer 1873-1941James Matt Greer 1868-1932
Mary E. McBride Mother Benj. F. McBride 1850-1920
D.A.R. APPLICATION PAPERSLELA LOE HERNDON
Application for Membership to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington, D. C.
State of LouisianaCity - Mer RougeName of Chapter - Abram MorehouseNational Number 419417Mrs. Lela Loe HerndonWidow of Theron Balwin Hemdon, Jr.Residence 340 College Streveport, La.
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EDWARD GATLIN
The undersigned have investigated and approved the applicant and her application.FRANCES D. MADISON, Chapter RegentEVA LOE McDUFFIE, Chapter RegistrarEDNA CONGER, Chapter Secretary
LINEAGEI, Lela Loe Herndon being of the age of eighteen years and upwards, hereby apply for
membership in the Society by the right of lineal descent in the following line from EDWARD GATLIN (1764-65) who was born in New Bern Dist. N. C. on the____ day of____1764-65 and died in Pike County, Miss on the day of Sept. 1835. His place of residence during the Revolution was New Bern Dist. N. C.
I am the daughter of Stephen Loe born on 12-4-1877 at Liberty Hill, La. died at Grimes County, Texas on 6-12-1907 and his first wife Annette Gatlin born on 11-20-1881 at Jackson Parish, La. died at__________ living in 1953 married on 1-1-1899.
2. The said Annette Gatlin was the child of Franklin Pierce Gatlin born on 8-1-1855 at Pike County, Miss. died at Alexandria. La. on 1-3-1900 and his wife Aurilla Calpernia Barnes (married Annie Kemp 6-4-1895) born on 12-28-1861 at Jackson Parish, La. died at Jackson
Parish, La. on 1884 married on 1879.
3. The said Franklin Pierce Gatlin was the child of Edward Gatlin born on 1824 at Pike County. Miss. died at Echo, La. on 1908 and his wife Susanna Young born on 7-28-1830 at Pike County, Miss. died at Jackson Parish, La. on 5-4-1890 married on 7-5-1847.
4. The said Edward Gatlin was the child of Edward Gatlin born on 1764-65 at New Bern Dist. N. C. died at Pike County. Miss. on before 9-4-1835 and his wife Elizabeth Smith born about 1775 at Pitt County, N. C. died at Pike County. Miss. on 1828 married 11-3-1796 (probably second marriage).
References for Lineage2nd Gen. Nat. No. 392~340 of Eva Loe McDuffie3rd Gen. Registration and Hospital record of Annette Gatlin Loe - 1860 Census Pike County, Miss.
Certified Bible, Tombstone and other family records by Eva Loe McDuffie, 1880 Census Jackson Parish, La.
4th Gen. 1850-1860 Census Pike County, Miss. 1880 census Jackson Parish. Certified records of Eva Loe McDuffie - Affidavit of Annette Gatlin Loe and Ida Williams Gatlin.
5th Gen. Affidavit of Ida Williams Gatlin, 1880 census Jackson Parish.1870-80 - 1850-60 census Pike County. Miss. Territorial and Census records of Miss. , Passport
through Georgia, Gatlin records.
1880 Census record of James and Salba Gatlin, Affidavit of John Reeves, Certified copy of Newspaper - the Mississippian, Photostats of marriage records - deeds of Pitt and Craven County, N.C. Also see Nat. No. 170396.
Give, if possible, the following data: My Revolutionary ancestor was married(1) to Elizabeth Smith at New Bern N. C. Nov. 3, 1796
(2) to probably Katherine at Pike County, after 1828the 1796 marriage may have been 2nd marriage of Edward Gatlin.
Children of Revolutionary Ancestor
Name Date of Birth Married Whom*1 John Gatlin Mary Little*2 James Gatlin 1811 Rosalba Wells*3 Alfred Gatlin 1813 never married*4 Sarah Gatlin John Lowe*5 Nancy Gatlin William Cooper*6 Malcey Gatlin Garrett Allen
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*7 Louisa Gatlin 1 - Edward Bullock 2 - Wm. McKinsey
*8 William Gatlin 1817 Angeline Allen9 Edward Gatlin 1834 Susanna Young10 Elizabeth Gatlin 1828 S. W. Bullock*Note: Above children are listed under Nat. No. 170396. James and William are proven by
affidavit of John Reeves. Marriage records given for both on page 65 and 71 in Gatlin records.Note - Above Elizabeth's tombstone was found in Gatlin Pvt. Cemetery Pike County, Miss. See
1850 census Pike County p. 64 Gatlin records.I was born on Dec. 9. 1902 at Liberty Hill. La. married on Dec. 28, 1923 at Mansfield, La. by Rev.
H. R. Holcomb to Theron B. Herndon who was born May 2, 1902.
ANCESTOR'S SERVICES
My ancestor's services in assisting in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution were as follows:
Roster of soldier from N. C. in American Revolution compiled of N.C.; D. A. R. page 384 - Edward Gatlin - Militia No. 1013 New Bern Dist., N. C. Page 341 - Edward Gatlin - Militia No. 1013 New Bern Dist., N. C. in company with Ws brothers Levi, John, Stephen. See photostats Deeds Pitt County. N. C., also see photostats Craven County, N. C. Edward was an heir (a nephew) of Hardy Gatlin in this same county. See 1790 Census Pitt County, N. C. of widow Elizabeth Gatlin wife of Captain Edward and sons. See Court -minutes Craven County and will of Edward Gatlin. See Pension records of Edward Gatlin S. C. and Virginia (Photostat). See National number 170396. (Note error)
See Gwathaway - Virginia in Revolution. Page 300.
Submitted to show this other Edward Gatlin of National Number 170396 ( was in Virginia when the man of this lineage was in Virginia. See Gatlin Records compiled by Eva Loe McDuffie.
The said Edward Gatlin is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of private in Militia - New Bern District, N. C.
Give references by volume and page to the documentary or other authorities for - MILITARY RECORD; Where reference is made to unpublished or inaccessible records of service, the applicant must file the official copy.
Vol. p. 41 Vol. p. 384Roster of Soldiers from N. C. in the American Revolution compiled by N. C. DAR.
MATERNAL ANCESTRY OF ANNETA GATLIN LOEThe said Annette Gatlin was the child of Franklin Pierce Gatlin born on 8-1-1855 at Pike County,
Miss., died at Alexandria, La. on 1-3-1900 and his first wife Aurilla Calpernia Barnes born on 2-28-186 at Jackson Parish. La. died at Jackson Parish. La. in 1884 married in 1879.
The said Aurilla Calpernia Barnes was the child of William Woodall Barnes born in 1829 at Alabama died in service of Confederate, Army on 9-29-1862 and his first wife Mary A. Wright born on 9-4-183? at South Carolina died at Jackson Parish on 1-31-1884 married in 1854.
The said Mary A. Wright was the child of James Wright born on 3-9-1796 at Virginia died at Jackson Parish between 1850-60 and his wife Frances H. Bell born on 7-2-1808 at S. C. died at Jackson Parish before 1850 married 5-17-1823.
The said James Wright was the child of Samuel Wright born about 1770 at Virginia died at Laurens County, S. C. on Sept. 23, 1809 and his wife Patience Wright died at Laurens County, S. C. after 1809 married about 1792.
The said Frances Bell was the child of William Bell Jr. born about 1775 at Laurens County, S. C. died probably in Alabama, and his wife Mary_______ born at Laurens County, S. C. died Probably in Alabama married about 1800.
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The said William Bell Jr. was the child of William Bell, Sr. born about 1750 at Laurens County, S. C. died at Laurens County, S. C. and his first wife Rachel Waters died at Laurens County, N. C. married about 1774.
The said William Bell Sr. was the child of Thorrias Bell and his wife Jane born in 1720 married on 1744.
The said William Woodall Barnes born in 1829 at Alabama died in service of Confederacy on 9-20-1862 and his first wife Mary A. Wright born 9-4-1837 at South Carolina died at Jackson Parish, La. on 1-31-1884 married 1854. See U. D. C. application papers of Lela Loe Herndon.
MISCELLANEOUS GATLINS(Untraced but descend from John Gatlin, emigrant to Virginia)
Tippah County, Mississippi, 1850 Census.
824Malinda Stricklin, 36, farmer N. C.Susan 18 N. C.Edward 16 N. C.William 13 Miss.Mary J. 11 Miss.Malinda Ann 7 (or 3) Miss.Mary Gathen (Gatlin?) 69 N. C.(evidently mother of Malinda Strickland?)
173-173 Elizabeth Gatlin 19 Tenn.Mary J. 3 Miss.William 1 Miss.Sphinx (or Sphiny) m. 26 S. C.(usually when the man is listed other than at the head of the family there is something the
matter with him, but there was nothing checked for Sphinx in the blind, or insane etc. column)
570Nathan Gatlin (Born 1782) 68 N. C.Ebediene? (blind) f. 63 Tenn.Caroline 29 Tenn.
571 (next)Felix G. 21 Tenn.Elmira, (Elvira) 21 Tenn..
577 Andrew L. (T) Gatlin 39 Tenn.Jane B. 32 S.C.William A. 12 Tenn.John H. 9 Miss.Cynthia E. 7 Miss.Nancy C. 5 Miss.Albert G. 4 Miss.Mary J. 1 Miss.
408Nathan M. Gatlin 38 Tenn.Martha A. 38 N.C.Frances (f) 14 Tenn.Ibbey (f) 12 Tenn.McAllister (m) 9 Miss.Susan 7 Miss.Nathan 4 Miss.Felix 1 Miss.Lillian M. (Lilbam) 18 Tenn.
429-424Albert G. Gatlin 32 Tenn.
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Julia F. 32 N.C.John G. 11 Tenn.Caroline M. 7 Miss.James A. 4 Miss.Nathan M. 2 Miss.Elias G. 4/12 Miss.
592Wm. J. Gatlin 36 N.C.Martha A. 24 N.C.John A. 1 Miss.James O. (?) 3/12 Miss.
597Nelson Gatlin (Gathen ?) 62 Va.Catherine 61 Md.Nelson 20 N. C.Mary 18 N. C.Isaac 6 Miss.
598Daniel Gatlin 24 N. C.Nancy 20 Tenn.William 1 Miss.
608Thomas M. Gatlin (Gathrie?)
40 N. C.40 N.C.
Elizabeth 40 N.C.Martha 17 N.C.Richard 15 N.C.Catherine 13 N.C.Nancy 11 N.C.Nelson 9 N.C.Frances 7 Miss.Thomas 5 Miss.Minerva 4 Miss.Louisa Miss.
742Lewis Gatlin farmer 34 Tenn.John Tarvor farmer 20 Tenn.James Talley farmer 18 Tenn.
838John H. Gatlin. (B. 1793) 57 Tenn.Percival M. 29 Tenn.Sarah 26 Tenn.Jane 24 Tenn.John H. 17 Tenn.Sophia 14 Tenn.Sophronia 12 Tenn.(blot) Simpson farmer 15 Tenn.(Note.- This is the John H. Gatlin who married Mary Montgomery. (See Amite Co. Record.)
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Wm. B. H. (or W.) Gatlin 49 Tenn. (B. 1801)Elizabeth 47 (Ga. , Va., or La).Sophia 17 Tenn.Gathier (?) 16 Tenn.Joshua 13 Miss.Mary 10 Miss.Alabama 5 Miss.? Simpson (male) 18 Tenn.
851
John A. Gatlin 20 Tenn.Lucy 16 Va,Martha 12 N.C.
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These are listed at the end of the family of
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Thomas McMechen. 30 S.C.Eliza 30 Tenn.5 McMechen children ages 7 to ? months born, Mo. ?Esther McGee S. C. 50 S.C.
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Henry Carter 57 Tenn.Louisa C. Carter 27 Ky.5 children 11 to 5 months, born Miss,Lewis ? Gatlin 35 S. C.
1135William G. Gatlin 37 Ky.Jane 30 Tenn.Sarah A E 12 Tenn.John W. Tenn.James M. 7 Miss.Mary J. 2 Miss.Caroline 5/12 Miss.
1289Riley Gatlin (miller) 39 N.C.Martha 30 Tenn.Laodicia E. 14 Miss.Elizabeth 11 Miss.James E. 6 Miss,Mary C. 1 Miss.
1286James T. Young 42 S.C.Sarah 38 S.C.Matilda 14 S. C.Amanda 12 S. C.John 10 S.C.Susan 8 S.C.Jane Young 6 S. C.Thomas 4 S. C.Sarah 2 S. C.Miller (Willis?) 1 S. C.
In 1850 Census appears:
705-705 Thomas Gatlin 60 Tenn. ( No doubt Tippah(Wife) Sarah Gatlin 48 Miss. (Co. Gatlins)
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPITIPPAH COUNTY.
Know all men by these presents that I, John H. Gatlin a citizen of the County and State aforesaid have this day made appointed, and constituted, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint Allen V. Montgomery who is a citizen of the County of Madison of the same State. my true and lawful attorney in fact for me and in my name to demand sue for receive and collect what moneys, goods & chattels personal that might or could be recovered by me or to which I am entitled from the Estate of Robert Montgomery dec'd, late of the County of Amite and State aforesaid which right and interest in said estate amounts to one distributive share of said estate which I am entitled to by virtue of my intermarriage with Mary Montgomery one of the heirs of the said Robert Montgomery Dec'd, and the said Allen V. Montgomery is hereby authorized to give such receipts and acquitances for such money, goods & chattels as he may receive for such distributive share as the nature of the transaction & of the parties with whom he is fully authorized to receive Negroes in payment of sd. share but not other species of property. And the said John H. Gatlin hereby ratifies and confirms & binds himself to
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stand to ratify and confirm all and every act that may be done in pursuance of these presents as absolutely as if done and performed in his own proper person.
In witness whereof the said John H. Gatlin hath the day of the date hereof hi hand and seal hereunto subscribed to wit this the fifth day of October A. D. 1842.
John H. Gatlin (Seal)
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPITIPPAH COUNTY
Personally appeared before me Haywood Bowers Clerk of the Probate Court of said County of Tippah the above named John H. Gatlin who acknowledged before me that he signed sealed and delivered the foregoing power of attorney on the day and year therein mentioned as his act and deed. Given under my hand and seal of Court at office on this the 5th day of October A. D. 1842.
Haywood Bowers Clerk
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPITIPPAH COUNTY
I Robert R. Thomas Judge of the Probate Court of said county do hereby certify that Haywood Bowers whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is Clerk of the Probate Court of said County and that his said attestation is due form.
Given under my hand and seal at Ripley the 5th day of October A. D. 1842.R. R. Thomas (Seal)Judge of the Probate CourtRec'd to be recorded 25th October 1842 S. R. Davis Clk.
CERTIFIED COPYSTATE OF MISSISSIPPICounty of Amite
I, J. H. Parker, Clerk of the Chancery Court in and for said County, in said State, do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing is a true and full copy of the Power of Attorney from John H. Gatlin to Allen V. Montgomery, now on file in my office and recorded in Conveyance Book No. 6, at page 207.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, this 20th day of July A. D. 1950.
S/ J. H. Parker, Clerk(SEAL)
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