Henry Anderson/Lovey Staton … ver 2.0
My earlier thoughts are here…
https://andersonnc.wordpress.com/2012/10/05/henry-andersonlovey-staton/
It is assumed that Henry relocated to another county sometime after 1830.
I am now playing with the theory that this Henry Anderson “might” be a son of George Anderson Sr. or another son of William Anderson d1789. While a son Henry is noted in William’s will of 1789, he is nowhere to be found in this 1791 Inventory where all of the others are noted (excepting Absala Vaughn whom we suspect has died). But then it may be assumed his legacy is written in the will as “land”; therefore no need to mention.
I am “convinced” there was only one George (born 1756) and his son George Jr (born 1798).
I think the census bears that out… however, I think it is obvious he had a “first” family.
In this Rev War deposition, George Jr (b. 1798) relates that HIS mother left 6 living heirs. This is 1853 and they are all living in Tenn. George Jr is petitioning (he was denied) for a year of pension money he felt was due his mother.
On August 1, 1853 in Henderson County Tennessee, George Anderson filed a claim for the pension due his father from September 4, 1836 to September 4 1837 and the amount due his mother, Jane Anderson, as the widow of a revolutionary war pensioner; that his father died in Henderson County Tennessee the last of August 1837; that his mother Jane lived until the last of March 1838 and was survived by six living heirs, George Anderson, John Anderson, Nancy Anderson, now Nancy Halions [?], Rebecca Anderson, Sally Anderson, now Sally Taylor, Polly Anderson now Polly Lee.
So above is the complete “Second Family” of wife Jane.
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George Anderson
1790……………………….. 1 male (head of household)
1 male under 16
2 females (including head)
1800……………………….
1 to 10
1 to 16
1 to 45
3 to 10 (female)
1 to 16 (female)
1 to 45 (female)
1 free other
1810………………………
1 to 10
1 to 16
1 0ver 45
3 to 10 (female)
1 to 16 (female)
2 to 26 (female)
1 over 45 (female)
In the 1800 census son George Jr is shown (born 1798) but son John is not born until AFTER 1800 so he is not shown but there is clearly an older male. That son is clearly in the 1790 census.
Also I am thinking that the female in 1790 may be a daughter?
Note the older (daughters?) in 1810. (between 16 and 26)
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So… gathering my thoughts……. George Sr is about 20 in 1776… exits Rev War about 1781… age about 25/26.
Starts his first family about this time… per the 1800 census, the son is under 16… so possibly born 1786/7.
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As long as I have been playing this genealogy game… about 17 years now…this JUST NOW resonates in my mind. Once you realize it then it is something you look for. (To be crass… the old boys did not have birth control and for that matter, more kids to maintain the homestead was a GOOD THING.)
It was fairly common for either a husband or wife to die and they QUICKLY REMARRIED…
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Below is the marriage bond for Henry Anderson and Lovey Staton. (credit: familysearch.org)
Marriages of Early Edgecombe County N.C. 1733-1868 by Williams & Griffin
Anderson, Henry – Lovey Staton, ———–1799, George Anderson,(w) S. Wren.
According to the Will abstract below Lovey Staton was married before 1813. (I assume this is a mistake of the name ANDREWS for ANDERSON… it clearly reads ANDREWS in the document however). It has been reasonably proven that this is a mistake.
Gammon Vol II
(362) JESSE (X) STATON 8 Oct 1812 May Ct 1813 O E/58
Wife REBECAH STATON – lend 120 acres of land, Negroes Pompy, Charlot and her son Stephen, horses, table, bofat, looking glass, etc., all for her lifetime
or widowhood. Son FREDERICK STATON – Negro Reuben which he already has,
bed, etc. Son THOMAS STATON – reversion of fire dogs at my wife’s death.
Daughter SARAH MANNING – ten dollars. Daughter LOVEY ANDREWS – reversion of Negroes Charlot and her son Stephen at my wife’s death, but if LOVEY dies without issue these Negroes shall be divided among my three sons FREDERICK STATON, THOMAS STATON and BYTHEL STATON. Son BYTHEL STATON – my land, except for the portion loaned my wife, and he may have it all at my wife’s death, but if he dies without issue this property shall be divided between
my sons FREDERICK and THOMAS. Residue of estate to be divided between sons FREDERICK and THOMAS.
Ex. MICAJAH MAYO, sons THOMAS and BYTHEL
Wit. WILLIAM (X) BARFELL, JAMES STATON
This deed abstract clearly has them married at year 1801:
Edgecombe Co. N.C. Deeds Vol. 6: 1798-1802 by Stephen Bradley Jr.
751-(110) Henry(x)Anderson & his wife Love of Edgcomb Co to Edward Griffin of same.
24 Feb 1801. £15s5. 20 ¼ acres & 25 poles on the north side of Folks Branch, joining Lewis Fort, sd Anderson. Wit: Starling Waller. Proved Aug Ct 1801. Edward Hall C
So (gathering my thoughts again and thinking out loud)… considering the 1790 and 1800 census info… George Sr appears to have a son (or other possible relation) seemingly born about 1786ish (under 16 in 1800).
I do not know who that person was. But according to the deed above and this deed below it cannot be the Henry Anderson who married Lovey Staton.
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Refer my map here… I consider this overwhelming proof of Henry Anderson disposing of part of his INHERITED property from his father William Anderson d1789. This also seems to prove that the widow Mourning (Price) Anderson has died by 1795. As much as I fumble with theories, this simply cannot be denied.
https://andersonnc.wordpress.com/joans-map-buck-swamp_-walnut-creek-folks/
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Edgecombe Co. NC Deeds Vol. 4: 1786-1794 by Stephen Bradley Jr.
Deed Book 8 pg 61
558-(586) Henry(x)Anderson of Edgecombe Co to George Anderson of same. 24 Dec 1795. 10£. 20 acres which was part of a deed from Elijah Horn to William Anderson 26 Jan 1787, on the south side of Tar River, joining Brakes Branch, Falks Branch. Wit: W.R. Gray, Jos Pitt, Mitchll Dormon. Proved Nov Ct 1796. Edward Hall CC
My thoughts are that the Henry Anderson/Lovey Staton is the brother of George Anderson Sr.
So who is the male in the 1790/1800 census? And who are the older females?
Some more speculation… unless and until any new facts emerge that there was another George Anderson south of the Tar River near Faulks Branch just after the Revolution then I have to assume that it is my ancestor who was married to a “Rachel” prior to his marriage to Jane (maiden name unknown).
https://andersonnc.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/elizabeth-anderson-1784-1880-yes-96-years-old/
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Bottom line… per the will of William Anderson d.1789, there is nothing specific to arrive at a birthdate for his son Henry Anderson. So he is still somewhat of an enigma.
Perhaps one of my most absurd questions of all time… is it possible that these were 2 different Henrys in the 2 deeds above? (24 Dec 1795 and 24 Feb 1801).
Some notes of my friend David…
Ct. 1835, James Griffin and Rachel Griffin, his wife and Nancy Jones to
Zachariah Griffin, Edge. Co. for $400 a tract of land containing 187
acres being the same tract of land said James Griffin bought of James
W. (Wauhop) of Patrick Co., VA, and also the land belonging to the said
James Griffin in right of his wife, Rachel and said Nancy Jones which
fell to them by the death of the late Allen Jones, dec’d all of our
right title & interest after reserving to the widow of the said dec’d
her dower of said tract of land, signed James Griffin, Rachel Griffin
(X), Nancy Jones (X), wit. J.C. Knight, Willie (Many), proved by
Knight. Abstracted 9-28-01, FHC film 0370237, CTC. (note this is 2 parcels of property)
William Griffin, Edge. Co to Henry Anderson, county aforesaid for $110
all his right to the tract said Griffin is now possessed of containing
40 acres beginning at a pine in the run of the branch then nearly a
north course along the fence to a pine corner then nearly east along
James S. Battle’s line to a black gum then south along Elizabeth
Griffin’s line to a post oak in said E. Griffin’s line then nearly
south to a sassafras stake then nearly west to a hickory then nearly
south to an ash a corner then up the various courses of said branch to
a pine beginning, it being a part of the land where I now live, signed
William Griffin, wit Robt. Bryan, J.W. Calhoon, proved by Jno. W.
Cahoon. Abstracted 9 Oct 08, NCA film C.037.40018, CTC.
N. Mathewson (Marriages of Early Edgecombe County, 1733-1868, Williams & Griffin, 1958)
Edge. Co. Db 7, page 346, deed date 14 Jan 1794, recorded Feb Ct 1794,
Wm Griffin to George Anderson, each of Edge. Co for 12 pounds, a tract
of land containing 44 acres, beginning at a poplar & white oak (Henry
Anderson) line then along a line of marked trees to a pine in Wm
Griffis line then along the said Griffis line to a corner post oak
Henry Anderson’s line to the first station, signed William Griffis (M),
wit George Narsworthy (proved), Saml Ruffin. Abstracted 2-13-05, NCA
film C.037.40008, CTC.*******
DB 8/586 24 Dec 1795
Henry (X) Anderson to George Anderson, both of Edgecombe
For 10 pounds, 20 acres that was part of a deed from Elijah Horn to William Anderson, 26 June 1787, on the south side of the Tar River, adj. Brake’s Branch, Falk’s Branch.
Wit. W.R. Gray, Jos. Pitt, Mitchell Dorman
This is definitely Henry son of 1789 William, selling part of that 136 acre tract. Now he has 116 acres left.
DB 10/110 24 Feb. 1801
Henry (X) Anderson and wife Love to Edward Griffin, all of Edgecombe
For 15 pounds, 5 shillings, 20 ¼ acres and 25 poles on the north side of Folks Branch, adj. Lewis Fort, said Anderson.
Wit. Thomas Guion, Starling Waller
Because of the reference to Folk’s Branch, we believe this to be Henry son of 1789 William. He has already sold 20 acres of the original 136 acres, so now he is left with 95 ¾ acres.
DB 16/336 27 Feb 1819
Josiah Worrell to Henry Anderson
For $600, 120 acres on Buck Swamp on the south side of the Tar River, adj. Ross, Moses Price, and Price’s old plantation.
Wit. Spencer D. Cotton, William Allsbrook
If this is Henry son of 1789 William, he now owns this 120 tract, plus 95 ¾ acres near Folk’s Branch.
DB 16/336 27 March 1819
Henry (X) Anderson to Josiah Worrell
For $275 and 25 cents, 91 3/4 acres where the said Henry Anderson now lives, on the south side of the Tar River, on Folks Branch, adj. Henry Austin, Folks Branch, Rachel Anderson, James Battle, and George Anderson.
Wit. Jesse Andrews, James (X) Anderson
This ¾ of an acre looks suspicious. It makes me wonder if indeed this is Henry son of 1789 William, and he has now sold all of Mourning’s dower lands. True, it is “off” by four acres – but that doesn’t worry me a lot. If we are right, then now Henry son of 1789 William only owns 120 acres on Buck Swamp.
DB 22/415 24 Feb 1838
William Griffin to Henry Anderson
For $110, 40 acres on the north side of Falk’s Branch, lying on the branch and adj. James S. Battle and Elizabeth Griffin.
Wit. Robert Bryan, John W. Cahoon
This could be the Henry who married Martha Brake.
DB 22/426 16 Dec 1839
Whereas in his will, Zachariah Griffin requested that certain of his lands were to be sold by his executors Jesse C. Knight and Margaret Griffin, the following sale was made: For $437, the said executors sold to Henry Anderson 134 ¾ acres at the fork of Brake’s Branch, adj. the Grapy (Grassy?) Branch, Johnson’s corner, and Thomas Griffin.
Wit. John Garrett, B.F. Knight
This is definitely the Henry who married Martha Brake. It’s getting late for it to be Henry son of 1789 William.
DB 22/616 24 Jan 1840
Henry (Z) Anderson (signed as Harry Anderson) to Elizabeth Anderson
For ____, 40 acres on the north side of Falk Branch adj. said branch, James S. Battle, said Elizabeth Anderson, being land Henry Anderson bought of William Griffin.
Wit. C.B. Killebrew. William Simmons
This could be the Henry who married Martha Brake.
DB 39/179 24 Nov 1851
Sheriff’s Sale of 100 acres adj. R.S. Petway, William Brake, and William Worsley, Jr., sold to Henry Anderson, for eight dollars.
I have no clue – if this is the Henry who married Martha Brake, then he got rid of this land before his death.
DB 30/734 22 March 1867
Because of a case in the Court of Equity, Spring 1861, by George Anderson, Joseph J. Anderson, Mary Anderson, and Barshaba Anderson, infants with their guardian Churchwell B. Killebrew, versus Wright Williams and wife Helen, it is shown that a parcel of land was ordered to sold to make a division among the said petitioners and the said Helen, all children of Henry Anderson, deceased. Land was 134 ¾ acres, lying on Deloach’s Branch and adj. George W. Killebrew and James H. Griffin. Land was sold to William Norfleet for $750.
Interestingly enough, William Norfleet was son of the Isaac Norfleet who bought all the land from the heirs of 1801 Henry. This William Norfleet was born 1814, died 1871, never married, and was a lawyer. When he died, he left all his lands to two former slaves.
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If this is the James Griffin I discuss, it may offer some clues…
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Here I go theorizing again…
If the sister of Allen Jones,i.e., Rachel Jones, married an unknown ANDERSON and that husband died… she would be Rachel (Jones) Anderson to explain the marriage of James Griffin in 1825. In other words: Rachel (Jones) (Anderson) Griffin after the “apparent” death of James Griffin prior t0 1837. A twice-widow by 1837.
My friend Joani Taylor has noted an Allen Jones mentioned as a grandson in the 1788 will of Gregory Stallings. If such is the case he perhaps would be of the 1780ish generation. Since Rachel is his sister she also would be of that generation (unless some quirky second marriage- second family goofiness). Thus making her an older woman in 1825.
Can that explain this?:
from Watson’s “Kinfolks”… Deed Book 17, page 246 May 1, 1820 Rachel Anderson makes a deed of gift to her daughter Elizabeth Anderson and to her grandsons Bennett Anderson, George Anderson, and Gralndes Anderson. (sic)
If so… who was her deceased husband?
Is there a plausible explanation for no estate papers for James Griffin?
The Estate Sale of Allen Jones is a Who’s Who of Andersons in this area… including a Henry Anderson and a Gary Anderson. Also a suspicious Rachel Griffis?
https://andersonnc.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/allen-jones-estate-1831/
The will of Gregory Stallings 1788 (highlighting Allen Jones and Stalling’s daughter Rachel m. ____ Jones. It makes sense that a daughter would be named Rachel also…
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As I keep deluding myself that I have a concrete clue to build upon to figure these folks out, another roadblock shows up…
As I mentioned above: the mystery Rachel Griffi”S” (as opposed to “GriffiN”. Is this intentional or a misspelling?
In 1830 she is HH, between 50-60 years old. In the deed of division of the estate of Allen Jones she is clearly referenced as “adjoining”. And the different spelling is present for her and James Griffin/Rachel Griffin. My assumption is that she is a separate woman entirely with an utterly aggravating last name. Who in hell is she?
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Edge. Co. Db 20, page 288, deed date 25 Aug 1832, recorded Aug Ct 1832, division of the land of Allen Jones, dec’d, lot 1 to Mary Worrel beginning at a pine in James S. Battle’s line then south 70 poles to a black gum on the south side of Folks Branch then south 50 east 20 poles to a black gum on said branch then south 6 west 40 poles to a hickory then east 52 poles to a pine then north 46 poles to a holly and ash on said branch then north 20 west 122 poles to a sassafras then to first station, containing 39 3/4 acres; lot 2 to Nancy Jones beginning at a stake in the field and running south 88 east 150 poles to a pine in a small branch then south 25 west to a small gum on said branch Rachel Griffis corner then north 86 west 38 poles to a stake Rachel Griffis other corner then south 5 east to a stake then south 87 east 16 poles to a small hickory then south 5 west 16 poles to a ash in Folk’s Branch then south 88 west 40 poles to a holly and ash on said branch then north 20 west to first station containing 37 acres and pay #1 $2.75; lot # 3 to James Griffin in right of his wife Rachel beginning at a stake field corner of lot #2 then south 88 east 150 poles to a pine in a small branch then north 25 east to a gum and oak on said branch then north 74 west 128 poles along a line of marked trees in Joab S. Battle’s line then west 67 poles to a sassafras corner of lot #1 then south 20 east 55 poles to first station, containing 37 acres and pay to lot #1 $2.75, signed ?. Abstracted 12-12-00, FHC film 0018895, CTC.
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Joani Taylor has an observation that is important if we can just unravel the puzzle:
DB 22/616 24 Jan 1840
Henry Anderson (signed as Harry Anderson) to Elizabeth Anderson
For ____, 40 acres on the north side of Falk Branch adj. said branch, James S. Battle, said Elizabeth Anderson, being land Henry Anderson bought of William Griffin.
Wit. C.B. Killebrew. William Simmons
Her notes-
Remember William Griffin had the land from Catherine Williams Jones, wife of Allen Jones, they had no kids, she married William Griffin and kept her dower, Allen’s siblings got the rest of his land
William Brake was married to Catherine Griffin, Williams Griffin’s sister the mortgage was to nephew James H Griffin, son of Jane Waller and Thomas Griffin, another brother. Thomas Griffin lived next to Reuben Johnston too.
Henry R was living on the land he traded Josiah Worrell
(this slave transaction substantiates Catherine (Williams) Griffin and the note of her death)…
Edge. Co. Db 24, page 140, deed date 11 Apr 1846, recorded ?, William
Griffin, Edge. Co to Robert Braswell, for ?, my share (1?5 part) of the
slaves left to my deceased wife, Catherine Griffin, formerly Catherine
Williams by the will of her father, Burrell Williams, to wit, ( ),
Dinnah, Rachel, Frank, signed William Griffin, wit Francis Griffin,
Henry Williams. Abstracted 11-29-04, NCA film C.037.40018, CTC.
Andersons of Colonial N. Carolina 
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