1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 9.
2Rollie Taylor.
Full name, and date of birth from WWI Draft Registration Card.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 9.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 9.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 9.
2Rollie Taylor.
Full name, and date of birth from WWI Draft Registration Card.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 9.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 9,29; Vol 8 #1 pg 9.
age 9 in 1850 census
age 18 in 1860 census Pope Co., AR b. TN
had several children, 2 wives was blind when he died
of children listed, only William Cephas is clearly his
sources unclear--other children may be Wm. Cephas'
mg also listed as Jul 1865
middle name given as Guilford.2Diane Merghart, merghart at hot1.net.
supplied full birthdate, place of birth
supplied deathdate, deathplace
gave children: Sarah Ellen, Joseph Harrison, Mary Doshia, William Cephas.3Rollie Taylor.
" 1870 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 407. William G. Petty, age 28, and Elizabeth, age 32, have 1 child in the home. Ellen is 4.
1880 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 15A. William Petty, age 38, and Elizabeth, age 41, have 4 children in the home. Sarah E. is 14; Jo H. is 9; Mary is 6; and William is 3.
1900 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 175. Wm. G. Petty, age 58, and Mary A., age 34, have been married 17 years. Mary is the mother of 7 children. Martha J. is 16; Rodie B. is 14; John T. is 1; Leonard is 8; Dora is 7; and James M. is 2. Also counted in the household is Mary Dosia Petty, age 25, daughter of his previous marriage.
1920 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 215, line 100. William G. Petty, age 78, and Mary A., age 53, have 3 children in the home. Tilda is 18, and the twins, Ruby and Ruth, are 13. Also counted in the household is Anna McAfee, age 8, a granddaughter.."
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 8 #1 pg 9.
2Census Record, 1870 Pope Co., AR.
age 32 b. TN.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 10.
4Diane Merghart, merghart at hot1.net.
supplied full birthdate, place of birth
supplied deathdate, deathplace.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 9,29; Vol 8 #1 pg 9.
age 9 in 1850 census
age 18 in 1860 census Pope Co., AR b. TN
had several children, 2 wives was blind when he died
of children listed, only William Cephas is clearly his
sources unclear--other children may be Wm. Cephas'
mg also listed as Jul 1865
middle name given as Guilford.2Diane Merghart, merghart at hot1.net.
supplied full birthdate, place of birth
supplied deathdate, deathplace
gave children: Sarah Ellen, Joseph Harrison, Mary Doshia, William Cephas.3Rollie Taylor.
" 1870 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 407. William G. Petty, age 28, and Elizabeth, age 32, have 1 child in the home. Ellen is 4.
1880 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 15A. William Petty, age 38, and Elizabeth, age 41, have 4 children in the home. Sarah E. is 14; Jo H. is 9; Mary is 6; and William is 3.
1900 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 175. Wm. G. Petty, age 58, and Mary A., age 34, have been married 17 years. Mary is the mother of 7 children. Martha J. is 16; Rodie B. is 14; John T. is 1; Leonard is 8; Dora is 7; and James M. is 2. Also counted in the household is Mary Dosia Petty, age 25, daughter of his previous marriage.
1920 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 215, line 100. William G. Petty, age 78, and Mary A., age 53, have 3 children in the home. Tilda is 18, and the twins, Ruby and Ruth, are 13. Also counted in the household is Anna McAfee, age 8, a granddaughter.."
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 29.
had children, outlived her husband; a son went through her money and she died poor.2Katherine Reynolds.
mg info
seems to imply she was age 16 at mg
of Scottsville.3Diane Merghart, merghart at hot1.net.
Gave children, birthdate, deathdate (bef. 1965) and deathplace.
1Rollie Taylor.
" 1880 AR census, Pope Co, MF page 15A. W. F. Petty, age 24, and Martha J., age 20, have one child. David H. is 1 year old. Also counted in the household is her brother, Jo Tucker, age 11.
1900 AR census, Pope Co, ED182/SH13/LN11. Wyatt F. Petty, age 45, and Martha, age 41, have been married 20 years. Martha is the mother of 5 children. The 3 surviving children are in the home. John G. is 19; Robert Lee is 17; and Granvil is 6.
1910 AR census, Conway Co, ED02/SH07/LN35. Wyat F. Petty, age 54, and Ellie F., age 31, have been married 2 years. This is the 2nd marriage for both of them. Ellie is the mother of 4 children by her 1st husband. None of Wyatt's children are in the home."
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 11.
age 1 in 1880 census.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #4 pg 66,67.
2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 33.
will dated 26 Aug 1834.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #2 pg 58,76.
listed as b. 1764
previous source had b. 1754.4Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #1 pg 25,27,28.
information from Hickerson Family Bible
moved from Surry Co., NC to Madison Co., AL in 1814-15.5Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 11 #1 pg 41.
mg listed as Surry Co., NC.6Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #4 pg 66-68.
7Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #1 pg 11.
8Probate Record.
Madison Co., AL probate file cases, case #212.9Katherine Reynolds.
Rec. Probate. Rec. 7 pg 61 dated 26 Apr 1834, Pro. 17 Mar 1835
names children
dates from tombstone: b. 13 Mar 1764 d. Sep 1834
Pettey Family Bible owned by Mrs. Mary Walker, two weeks after being
copied, the house where it was and the bible burned
variant spelling of PETTEY often used.10Jim Petty.
lists mg in Surry Co., NC.11Will.
Dated Apr 26, 1834 Case file 212 in Madison Co., AL
Names heirs:
Wife - Lucretia Petty
Daughters - Nancy Hickerson, Amelia Carlton, and Eliza Eastland
Sons - Eli, Lazarus, John Wright, Zachariah, William Thornton, James William, Thomas Merce, and Benjamin Franklin; youngest son Daniel Harrison.12Barbara McGee.
“ Heritage Edition” of Yadkin County History, North Carolina. Sent to Barbara McGee in the 1980’s DAR Patriot Index page 530, “ The Frosts and Related families of Bedford County, Tennissee” by Wright W. Frost, Mrs Wright W. Frost 1730 Cherokee Blvd., Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs Frost is a descendant of William Petty and Lucretia (Lucy) Wright.13Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #1 pg 11.
Rev. War Pension Application
William Petty – Private, Capt. Bostwick’s Co., Col. Armstrong’s North Carolina Regiment.
William Petty age 68, or Madison Co., Alabama, applied for a pension in Alabama.
He stated that he was born March 13th, 1764 in Fauguier or Stafford Co, Virginia, as recorded in the family bible. He entered the service under Genl. Rutherford, in Capt. Absolom Bostwick’s Co., in Surry Co., North Carolina, and Camden, South Carolina.
He lived in Surry Co., N.C. when he entered the service. He moved to Wilkes Co., N.C. at the end of the War, and remained there until 1817 when hemoved to Madison County, Alabama.
On Mary 30th, 1835, Lucy Petty of Madison Co., Alabama, identified herself as the widow of William Petty. Her statement was witnessed by Daniel H. Petty.14Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 33.
"Will: 26 Apr. 1834 Case file 212 in Madison Co., AL
Names heirs:
Wife: Lucretia Petty ;daughters, Nancy Hickerson, Amelia Carlton Eliza Eastland
Sons: Eli, Lazarus, John Wright, Zacharia, William Thornton, James William, Thomas Mercer, and Benjamin Franklin; youngest son, Daniel Harrison."
will dated 26 Aug 1834.15Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #2 pg 58,76.
"Wiliam Petty Jr. (1764-1834) was like his father, a Baptist Minister. He married Lucy Wright, daughter of Capt. John Wright and had several children: Among them were 10 Nancy Petty who married John Hickerson and removed to Franklin, (later became Coffee Co.) TN. 20 Eli Petty who married ( 1810) Diana Harrison Martin (1792-1837) she was his first cousin. 3) Col. Benjamin Franklin Petty (1805-1851) 2nd. 1851 Jane Amanda Nesbitt of Iredell Co. Issue by 1st marriage 9 Children, by 2nd marriage 4 children, on of whom ws dorcas Virginia Petty, who m. Joseph Edwards. Ref. copied 31 Sep 1987 in the Fort Wayne IN Allen Col, Library by E.R. Green."
listed as b. 1764.16Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #1 pg 25,27,28.
MARRIAGES:
"Hickerson Family Bible Owner: Frances Hickerson, Manchester, TN, handed down to her by her grandmother MRs. Fannie Hickerson, wife of Little Hickerson
William PETTY and Susy WRIGHT Jan 267, 1783
T.M. Petty and L.W. Roberts Aug 4, 1825
B.F. Petty and C. Bryan Jan 29, 1828
Dan’l H. Petty and Susan A. Stone Nov. 5, 1833 BIRTHS:
William PETTEY was born Mar 13, 1764
Susy Wright was born Jul 7, 1765
Nancy PETTY dau of William & Susey PETTY was born Feb 28, 1785
Eli Petty was born Dec 26, 1786
Lazarus PETTY was born Jun 7, 1789
Jno. Wright Petty was born Feb 28, 1791
Zachariah PETTY was born May 38, 1793
Amelia PETTY was born Jul 20, 1795
Wm. T. PETTY was born Nov 29, 1797
Salley PETTY was born Aug 11, 1799
Jas. William PETTY was born Oct 12, 1801
Thos. More PETTY was born Oct 5, 1803
Benjamin Franlin PETTY was born Nov 4, 1805
Eliza PETTY was born Aug 28, 1808
Dan Harrison PETTEY wa born Feb 28, 1812 DEATHS:
Sallye PETTEY Feb 11, 1801 age 18 mo
William PETTEY Sep 26, 1834 age 70 years 6 mos. 15 days
Lucy PETTEY Aug 16 1842 77 Years 1 mo
Lazarus PETTEY Oct 7, 1843 54 years 9 mos
John Hickerson Aug 13, 1845 65 years 4 mos
Delphia POWERS Jul 18 1849 34 yrs 9 mos 7 days
Effe POWERS Aug 20 1852 44 years 8 mo 20 days
John Wright Hickerson Oct 12, 1840 25 years 1 mo 28 days
This Bible was printed and published by Mathew Care, no. 122 Market St., Philadelphia 1812 Pettey Family Bible Record as printed in the Petty Papers. Vol. 10 pp 26& 27
Alabama Records, Vol 64, Madison Co., Alabama. Page 3
William T. Petty and Abigail Byless md. 3 Dec 1821. PETTEY FAMILY BIBLE
copied from Bibile of Mrs. Mary Walker, Plevna, AL. Two weeks later house and Bibile burned. Marriages:
Zachariah Pettey & Rebeckah Shackelford-2 Jan 1823
Mary Elizabeth Pettey & Thomas Spragins-29 Apr 1847
William P. Gwynn & Nancy Eliza Pettey-21 Dec 1854
William L. Pettey & Mariah Cloud-18 Apr 1849
Z.R.Petty & Rebecca Whitman-8 Nov 1855
James R. Walker and several others weren’t published. Births
Zachariah Petty May 26, 1793
Rebeckah Shackelford Dec. 20, 1790
Mary Elizabeth Petty Oct. 4, 1823 (married. Spragins)
Nancy Eliza Pettey May 19, 1825
Rebeckah Amelia Pettey Feb. 16,1827
William Lazarus Petty Nov 23, 1828
Eli William Pettey May 5, 1831
Thomas Edward Spragins Apr 22, 1848
Mary Thomas Spragins June 20 1850
William Pettey, father of Zachariah Pettey b. 13 Mar 1764
Lucy Wright, wife of William Petty b. 7 Jul 1765 (Lucretia) Children of William and Lucy Pettey.
Nancy PETTEY Feb 28, 1785
Eli PETTEY Dec 26, 1786
Lazarus PETTEY Jun 7, 1789
John Wirght PETTEY Feb 28 1791
Zachariah PETTEY May 28, 1793
Amelia PETTEY Jul 20, 1795
(md. David CARLTON)
William T. PETTEY Nov 1797
Sally PETTEY Aug 11, 1799
James W. PETTEY Oct 12, 1801
Thomas M. PETTEY Oct 5 1803
Benjamin F. PETTEY Nov 4 1805
Eliza PETTEY Aug 28, 1808
Daniel H. PETTEY Feb 28, 1812 Deaths
Rebeckah Amelia Pettey 7 June 1828: 15 mo. 22 days. [b. 2-16-1827 d. 6-7-1828]
William Pettey 26 Sep 1834 Age 70 years 6 months, 3 days. [b. 3-23- 1764 d. 9-26-1834]
Lazarus D. Pettey 7 Oct 1843
Zachariah Pettey 8 Jul 1854
Eli Williams Pettey - 1 July 1854
Richard Shackelford- 11 Jan 1823 age 73 years 28 days( FATHER of R. Shackelford, wife of Z. Pettey)
Mary Ann Shackelford-13 May 1832 age 84 years, 3 mo., 1 day
Rebeckah Pettey-26 Mar. 1845 age 54 years, 3 mo., 6 days
Mary E. Spragins-8 Apr. 1879 age 55y
Thomas Covinton Walls-7 Jan 1888 Note: Bible listings not yet recorded:
John Hickerson Aug 13, 1845 65 years 4 mos
Delphia POWERS Jul 18 1849 34 yrs 9 mos 7 days
Effe POWERS Aug 20 1852 44 years 8 mo 20 days
John Wright Hickerson Oct 12, 1840 25 years 1 mo 28 days."
information from Hickerson Family Bible
moved from Surry Co., NC to Madison Co., AL in 1814-15.17Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #1 pg 11.
"William Petty - Private, Capt. Bostwick’s Co., Col. Armstrong’s North Carolina Regiment."18Book.
" Heritage Edition" of Yadkin County History, North Carolina," DAR Patriot Index, page 530. " The Frosts & related families of Bedrord County, Tennessee," by William W. Frost, Mrs Wright W. Frost, 1730 Cherokee Blvd, Knoxville, TN. Mrs Frost is a descendant of William Petty and Lucretia (Lucy) Wright.".19Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 1 #4 p 69.
"Information of the Huntsville, Alabama First Baptist Church - “Records, 1809-38:
April 1817, Eli and Deanna Petty joined by letter. P.28
Feb. 1818, William, Lucy and Zacharish Petty joined. P. 32
Nov., 1824, letters gratned Eli and Dianna Petty
William and Zachariah Petty were delegates to the Association in Sept. 1829 p. 37
April, 1828, Zachariah Petty was the clerk of the church. P.57."20Census Record, 1860 Census Madison Co ALA H/H 1/1.
Pettey, D. H. 48 Merchant 2000/1200 NC
Martha 21 (Ala?)ALA; R. Augustus 19 Student Ala; Lucretia 16 Ala*; Mary 15 Ala*; Zack 13 Ala*; W.D. (f) 11 Ala*; Meradith(m) 8 LA*; D.H.D. (m) 4 ALA [*attended school]
Mitchell A.J. 24 Farmer ALA
Page Richard 22 Serving TN
Question: Is this Daniel Harrison Pettey?.21Barbara McGee.
Was living in Wilkes Co., N.C, in 1810. They went to Madison Co., Alabama in 1814/15.
"Owned the following slaves: inventory 20 Feb 1835, George, Richmond, Bob, Lewis, Dolly or Diley, Queen, Terry, Sally & Child, Gabe Washington.
" on the side of the road near Blutcher's Ford, Madison Co., Alabama, William and Lucretia Wright (listed as Susy in the Bible record) Pettey's bombstone inscriptions provided the record of their births and deaths as follows: 'In memory of William Pettey born 13 Mar 1764, died 26 Sept. 1834. In the memory of Lucy Pettey, born 7 July 1765, died 16 Aug 1842. William Petty age 68, or Madison Co., Alabama, applied for a pension in Alabama. He stated that he was born March 13th, 1764 in Fauguier or Stafford Co, Virginia, as recorded in the family bible. He entered the service under Genl. Rutherford, in Capt. Absolom Bostwick’s Co., in Surry Co., North Carolina, and Camden, South Carolina. He lived in Surry Co., N.C. when he entered the service. He moved to Wilkes Co., N.C. at the end of the War, and remained there until 1817 when hemoved to Madison County, Alabama. On Mary 30th, 1835, Lucy Petty of Madison O., Alabama, identified herself as the widow of William Petty. Her statement was witnessed by Daniel H. Petty."22Court Record, Alabama Probate Case files Madison Co #2571.
"Guardianship bonds of Daniel H. Petty, George W. Carmichael & Meredith Miller. Daniel H. Petty gruardian for Zachary T. Petty, Deidamia W. Petty, Meredith A Petty, Mary F Petty, Lucretia J. Petty, and Daniel H. Petty Jr. infant children of Daniel H. Petty."
difference here in middle initial of several children than in the posted names.23Court Record, Alabama Probate Case files Madison Co #2571.
"Guardianship bonds of Daniel H. Petty, George W. Carmichael & Meredith Miller. Daniel H. Petty gruardian for Zachary T. Petty, Deidamia W. Petty, Meredith A Petty, Mary F Petty, Lucretia J. Petty, and Daniel H. Petty Jr. infant children of Daniel H. Petty."
difference here in middle initial of several children than in the posted names.
Another researcher gave death date as September 26,1834.24Linda, theburganfamily at adelphia.net.
MARRIAGES
The Hickerson Family Bible, No. 2, printed and published by Mathew Carey, No. 122, Market Street, Philadelphia, 1812 lists the following:
William Pettey and Lusey Wright was married Jan. 25th A.D. 1783.
T. H. Pettey and L. W. Roberts was marid August 4th 1825.
B. F. Pettey and C. Bryan was maried Jan. 29th A.D. 1828.
Danl. H. Pettey and Susan A. Stone was married Nov. the 5th A.D. 1833.
BIRTHS
William Pettey was born March 13th, 1764.
Lusy Wright was born July 7th, 1765.
Nancy Pettey, daughter of William and Lusey Pettey, was born February 28, 1785.
Eli Pettey was born December 26th, 1786.
Lazarus Pettey was born June 7th, 1789.
Jno. Wright Pettey was born February 28th, 1791.
Zachariah Pettey was born May 28th, 1793.
Amelia Pettey was born July 20th, 1895.
Wm. T Pettey was born November 29th, 1797.
Salley Pettey was born November 29th, 1799.
Jas. William Pettey was born October 12th, 1801.
Thos. More Pettey was born Octrober 5th, 1803.
Ben Franklin Pettey was born November 4th, 1805.
Eliza Pettey was born August 28th, 1808.
Dan Harrison Pettey was born February 28, 1812.
DEATHS
Salley Pettey departed this life February 11, 1801. Aged eighteen mos.
William Pettey departed this life Sept. 26, 1834. Aged 70 years, 6 mos. and 15 days.
Lucy Pettey departed this life August 16, 1842. Aged 77 years, 1 mo.
Lazarus Pettey departed this life October 7, 1843. Aged 54 yrs., 9 mos.
John Hickerson departed this life August 13, 1845. Aged 65 yrs. & 4 mos.
Delpha Powers departed this life July 18, 1849. Aged 39 years, 9 months and 7 days.
Effa Powers departed this life August 20, 1852. Aged 44 years, 8 months and 20 days.
John Wright Hickerson departed this life October 12, 1850. Aged 25 years 1 month, 28 days. [William Pettey and Lucretia Wright died in Madison Co., AL. She is buried beside her husband. I have not looked for a will for William and/or Lucy but I think that the above family bible does validate that Nancy Pettey (d/o William and Lucy Pettey) married John Hickerson. SM-H] Susan Matych-Hager [Mrs. John R. (Betty Anderson) Bridgewater, Past President of the Coffee County Historical Society and Editor of Coffee County Historical publications, has done extensive research of the Hickerson Family in Coffee County. When she was President of the Society in 1981-82, the Corresponding Secretary was Mrs. Jack (Flora Hickerson) Gang who was a direct descendant of the above referenced John Hickerson. It is probable that Flora furnished the information (or the Bible?) to Betty Bridgewater. When Flora Gang died of Alzheimer's, a niece (unknown) from Nashville removed the contents of Flora's home in Manchester.].
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Volume 10 #1 pg 25.
Hickerson Family Bible, Owner: Francis Hickerson of Manchester TN, handed down to her grandmother Mrs Fanny Hickerson, wife of Little Hickerson.2Probate Record.
Listed as Lucretia Petty, and also on Tombstone in Madison County, Alabama.3Linda, theburganfamily at adelphia.net.
MARRIAGES
The Hickerson Family Bible, No. 2, printed and published by Mathew Carey, No. 122, Market Street, Philadelphia, 1812 lists the following:
William Pettey and Lusey Wright was married Jan. 25th A.D. 1783.
T. H. Pettey and L. W. Roberts was marid August 4th 1825.
B. F. Pettey and C. Bryan was maried Jan. 29th A.D. 1828.
Danl. H. Pettey and Susan A. Stone was married Nov. the 5th A.D. 1833.
BIRTHS
William Pettey was born March 13th, 1764.
Lusy Wright was born July 7th, 1765.
Nancy Pettey, daughter of William and Lusey Pettey, was born February 28, 1785.
Eli Pettey was born December 26th, 1786.
Lazarus Pettey was born June 7th, 1789.
Jno. Wright Pettey was born February 28th, 1791.
Zachariah Pettey was born May 28th, 1793.
Amelia Pettey was born July 20th, 1895.
Wm. T Pettey was born November 29th, 1797.
Salley Pettey was born November 29th, 1799.
Jas. William Pettey was born October 12th, 1801.
Thos. More Pettey was born Octrober 5th, 1803.
Ben Franklin Pettey was born November 4th, 1805.
Eliza Pettey was born August 28th, 1808.
Dan Harrison Pettey was born February 28, 1812.
DEATHS
Salley Pettey departed this life February 11, 1801. Aged eighteen mos.
William Pettey departed this life Sept. 26, 1834. Aged 70 years, 6 mos. and 15 days.
Lucy Pettey departed this life August 16, 1842. Aged 77 years, 1 mo.
Lazarus Pettey departed this life October 7, 1843. Aged 54 yrs., 9 mos.
John Hickerson departed this life August 13, 1845. Aged 65 yrs. & 4 mos.
Delpha Powers departed this life July 18, 1849. Aged 39 years, 9 months and 7 days.
Effa Powers departed this life August 20, 1852. Aged 44 years, 8 months and 20 days.
John Wright Hickerson departed this life October 12, 1850. Aged 25 years 1 month, 28 days. [William Pettey and Lucretia Wright died in Madison Co., AL. She is buried beside her husband. I have not looked for a will for William and/or Lucy but I think that the above family bible does validate that Nancy Pettey (d/o William and Lucy Pettey) married John Hickerson. SM-H] Susan Matych-Hager [Mrs. John R. (Betty Anderson) Bridgewater, Past President of the Coffee County Historical Society and Editor of Coffee County Historical publications, has done extensive research of the Hickerson Family in Coffee County. When she was President of the Society in 1981-82, the Corresponding Secretary was Mrs. Jack (Flora Hickerson) Gang who was a direct descendant of the above referenced John Hickerson. It is probable that Flora furnished the information (or the Bible?) to Betty Bridgewater. When Flora Gang died of Alzheimer's, a niece (unknown) from Nashville removed the contents of Flora's home in Manchester.].
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #4 pg 66,67.
2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 33.
will dated 26 Aug 1834.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #2 pg 58,76.
listed as b. 1764
previous source had b. 1754.4Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #1 pg 25,27,28.
information from Hickerson Family Bible
moved from Surry Co., NC to Madison Co., AL in 1814-15.5Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 11 #1 pg 41.
mg listed as Surry Co., NC.6Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #4 pg 66-68.
7Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #1 pg 11.
8Probate Record.
Madison Co., AL probate file cases, case #212.9Katherine Reynolds.
Rec. Probate. Rec. 7 pg 61 dated 26 Apr 1834, Pro. 17 Mar 1835
names children
dates from tombstone: b. 13 Mar 1764 d. Sep 1834
Pettey Family Bible owned by Mrs. Mary Walker, two weeks after being
copied, the house where it was and the bible burned
variant spelling of PETTEY often used.10Jim Petty.
lists mg in Surry Co., NC.11Will.
Dated Apr 26, 1834 Case file 212 in Madison Co., AL
Names heirs:
Wife - Lucretia Petty
Daughters - Nancy Hickerson, Amelia Carlton, and Eliza Eastland
Sons - Eli, Lazarus, John Wright, Zachariah, William Thornton, James William, Thomas Merce, and Benjamin Franklin; youngest son Daniel Harrison.12Barbara McGee.
“ Heritage Edition” of Yadkin County History, North Carolina. Sent to Barbara McGee in the 1980’s DAR Patriot Index page 530, “ The Frosts and Related families of Bedford County, Tennissee” by Wright W. Frost, Mrs Wright W. Frost 1730 Cherokee Blvd., Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs Frost is a descendant of William Petty and Lucretia (Lucy) Wright.13Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #1 pg 11.
Rev. War Pension Application
William Petty – Private, Capt. Bostwick’s Co., Col. Armstrong’s North Carolina Regiment.
William Petty age 68, or Madison Co., Alabama, applied for a pension in Alabama.
He stated that he was born March 13th, 1764 in Fauguier or Stafford Co, Virginia, as recorded in the family bible. He entered the service under Genl. Rutherford, in Capt. Absolom Bostwick’s Co., in Surry Co., North Carolina, and Camden, South Carolina.
He lived in Surry Co., N.C. when he entered the service. He moved to Wilkes Co., N.C. at the end of the War, and remained there until 1817 when hemoved to Madison County, Alabama.
On Mary 30th, 1835, Lucy Petty of Madison Co., Alabama, identified herself as the widow of William Petty. Her statement was witnessed by Daniel H. Petty.14Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 33.
"Will: 26 Apr. 1834 Case file 212 in Madison Co., AL
Names heirs:
Wife: Lucretia Petty ;daughters, Nancy Hickerson, Amelia Carlton Eliza Eastland
Sons: Eli, Lazarus, John Wright, Zacharia, William Thornton, James William, Thomas Mercer, and Benjamin Franklin; youngest son, Daniel Harrison."
will dated 26 Aug 1834.15Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #2 pg 58,76.
"Wiliam Petty Jr. (1764-1834) was like his father, a Baptist Minister. He married Lucy Wright, daughter of Capt. John Wright and had several children: Among them were 10 Nancy Petty who married John Hickerson and removed to Franklin, (later became Coffee Co.) TN. 20 Eli Petty who married ( 1810) Diana Harrison Martin (1792-1837) she was his first cousin. 3) Col. Benjamin Franklin Petty (1805-1851) 2nd. 1851 Jane Amanda Nesbitt of Iredell Co. Issue by 1st marriage 9 Children, by 2nd marriage 4 children, on of whom ws dorcas Virginia Petty, who m. Joseph Edwards. Ref. copied 31 Sep 1987 in the Fort Wayne IN Allen Col, Library by E.R. Green."
listed as b. 1764.16Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #1 pg 25,27,28.
MARRIAGES:
"Hickerson Family Bible Owner: Frances Hickerson, Manchester, TN, handed down to her by her grandmother MRs. Fannie Hickerson, wife of Little Hickerson
William PETTY and Susy WRIGHT Jan 267, 1783
T.M. Petty and L.W. Roberts Aug 4, 1825
B.F. Petty and C. Bryan Jan 29, 1828
Dan’l H. Petty and Susan A. Stone Nov. 5, 1833 BIRTHS:
William PETTEY was born Mar 13, 1764
Susy Wright was born Jul 7, 1765
Nancy PETTY dau of William & Susey PETTY was born Feb 28, 1785
Eli Petty was born Dec 26, 1786
Lazarus PETTY was born Jun 7, 1789
Jno. Wright Petty was born Feb 28, 1791
Zachariah PETTY was born May 38, 1793
Amelia PETTY was born Jul 20, 1795
Wm. T. PETTY was born Nov 29, 1797
Salley PETTY was born Aug 11, 1799
Jas. William PETTY was born Oct 12, 1801
Thos. More PETTY was born Oct 5, 1803
Benjamin Franlin PETTY was born Nov 4, 1805
Eliza PETTY was born Aug 28, 1808
Dan Harrison PETTEY wa born Feb 28, 1812 DEATHS:
Sallye PETTEY Feb 11, 1801 age 18 mo
William PETTEY Sep 26, 1834 age 70 years 6 mos. 15 days
Lucy PETTEY Aug 16 1842 77 Years 1 mo
Lazarus PETTEY Oct 7, 1843 54 years 9 mos
John Hickerson Aug 13, 1845 65 years 4 mos
Delphia POWERS Jul 18 1849 34 yrs 9 mos 7 days
Effe POWERS Aug 20 1852 44 years 8 mo 20 days
John Wright Hickerson Oct 12, 1840 25 years 1 mo 28 days
This Bible was printed and published by Mathew Care, no. 122 Market St., Philadelphia 1812 Pettey Family Bible Record as printed in the Petty Papers. Vol. 10 pp 26& 27
Alabama Records, Vol 64, Madison Co., Alabama. Page 3
William T. Petty and Abigail Byless md. 3 Dec 1821. PETTEY FAMILY BIBLE
copied from Bibile of Mrs. Mary Walker, Plevna, AL. Two weeks later house and Bibile burned. Marriages:
Zachariah Pettey & Rebeckah Shackelford-2 Jan 1823
Mary Elizabeth Pettey & Thomas Spragins-29 Apr 1847
William P. Gwynn & Nancy Eliza Pettey-21 Dec 1854
William L. Pettey & Mariah Cloud-18 Apr 1849
Z.R.Petty & Rebecca Whitman-8 Nov 1855
James R. Walker and several others weren’t published. Births
Zachariah Petty May 26, 1793
Rebeckah Shackelford Dec. 20, 1790
Mary Elizabeth Petty Oct. 4, 1823 (married. Spragins)
Nancy Eliza Pettey May 19, 1825
Rebeckah Amelia Pettey Feb. 16,1827
William Lazarus Petty Nov 23, 1828
Eli William Pettey May 5, 1831
Thomas Edward Spragins Apr 22, 1848
Mary Thomas Spragins June 20 1850
William Pettey, father of Zachariah Pettey b. 13 Mar 1764
Lucy Wright, wife of William Petty b. 7 Jul 1765 (Lucretia) Children of William and Lucy Pettey.
Nancy PETTEY Feb 28, 1785
Eli PETTEY Dec 26, 1786
Lazarus PETTEY Jun 7, 1789
John Wirght PETTEY Feb 28 1791
Zachariah PETTEY May 28, 1793
Amelia PETTEY Jul 20, 1795
(md. David CARLTON)
William T. PETTEY Nov 1797
Sally PETTEY Aug 11, 1799
James W. PETTEY Oct 12, 1801
Thomas M. PETTEY Oct 5 1803
Benjamin F. PETTEY Nov 4 1805
Eliza PETTEY Aug 28, 1808
Daniel H. PETTEY Feb 28, 1812 Deaths
Rebeckah Amelia Pettey 7 June 1828: 15 mo. 22 days. [b. 2-16-1827 d. 6-7-1828]
William Pettey 26 Sep 1834 Age 70 years 6 months, 3 days. [b. 3-23- 1764 d. 9-26-1834]
Lazarus D. Pettey 7 Oct 1843
Zachariah Pettey 8 Jul 1854
Eli Williams Pettey - 1 July 1854
Richard Shackelford- 11 Jan 1823 age 73 years 28 days( FATHER of R. Shackelford, wife of Z. Pettey)
Mary Ann Shackelford-13 May 1832 age 84 years, 3 mo., 1 day
Rebeckah Pettey-26 Mar. 1845 age 54 years, 3 mo., 6 days
Mary E. Spragins-8 Apr. 1879 age 55y
Thomas Covinton Walls-7 Jan 1888 Note: Bible listings not yet recorded:
John Hickerson Aug 13, 1845 65 years 4 mos
Delphia POWERS Jul 18 1849 34 yrs 9 mos 7 days
Effe POWERS Aug 20 1852 44 years 8 mo 20 days
John Wright Hickerson Oct 12, 1840 25 years 1 mo 28 days."
information from Hickerson Family Bible
moved from Surry Co., NC to Madison Co., AL in 1814-15.17Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 3 #1 pg 11.
"William Petty - Private, Capt. Bostwick’s Co., Col. Armstrong’s North Carolina Regiment."18Book.
" Heritage Edition" of Yadkin County History, North Carolina," DAR Patriot Index, page 530. " The Frosts & related families of Bedrord County, Tennessee," by William W. Frost, Mrs Wright W. Frost, 1730 Cherokee Blvd, Knoxville, TN. Mrs Frost is a descendant of William Petty and Lucretia (Lucy) Wright.".19Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 1 #4 p 69.
"Information of the Huntsville, Alabama First Baptist Church - “Records, 1809-38:
April 1817, Eli and Deanna Petty joined by letter. P.28
Feb. 1818, William, Lucy and Zacharish Petty joined. P. 32
Nov., 1824, letters gratned Eli and Dianna Petty
William and Zachariah Petty were delegates to the Association in Sept. 1829 p. 37
April, 1828, Zachariah Petty was the clerk of the church. P.57."20Census Record, 1860 Census Madison Co ALA H/H 1/1.
Pettey, D. H. 48 Merchant 2000/1200 NC
Martha 21 (Ala?)ALA; R. Augustus 19 Student Ala; Lucretia 16 Ala*; Mary 15 Ala*; Zack 13 Ala*; W.D. (f) 11 Ala*; Meradith(m) 8 LA*; D.H.D. (m) 4 ALA [*attended school]
Mitchell A.J. 24 Farmer ALA
Page Richard 22 Serving TN
Question: Is this Daniel Harrison Pettey?.21Barbara McGee.
Was living in Wilkes Co., N.C, in 1810. They went to Madison Co., Alabama in 1814/15.
"Owned the following slaves: inventory 20 Feb 1835, George, Richmond, Bob, Lewis, Dolly or Diley, Queen, Terry, Sally & Child, Gabe Washington.
" on the side of the road near Blutcher's Ford, Madison Co., Alabama, William and Lucretia Wright (listed as Susy in the Bible record) Pettey's bombstone inscriptions provided the record of their births and deaths as follows: 'In memory of William Pettey born 13 Mar 1764, died 26 Sept. 1834. In the memory of Lucy Pettey, born 7 July 1765, died 16 Aug 1842. William Petty age 68, or Madison Co., Alabama, applied for a pension in Alabama. He stated that he was born March 13th, 1764 in Fauguier or Stafford Co, Virginia, as recorded in the family bible. He entered the service under Genl. Rutherford, in Capt. Absolom Bostwick’s Co., in Surry Co., North Carolina, and Camden, South Carolina. He lived in Surry Co., N.C. when he entered the service. He moved to Wilkes Co., N.C. at the end of the War, and remained there until 1817 when hemoved to Madison County, Alabama. On Mary 30th, 1835, Lucy Petty of Madison O., Alabama, identified herself as the widow of William Petty. Her statement was witnessed by Daniel H. Petty."22Court Record, Alabama Probate Case files Madison Co #2571.
"Guardianship bonds of Daniel H. Petty, George W. Carmichael & Meredith Miller. Daniel H. Petty gruardian for Zachary T. Petty, Deidamia W. Petty, Meredith A Petty, Mary F Petty, Lucretia J. Petty, and Daniel H. Petty Jr. infant children of Daniel H. Petty."
difference here in middle initial of several children than in the posted names.23Court Record, Alabama Probate Case files Madison Co #2571.
"Guardianship bonds of Daniel H. Petty, George W. Carmichael & Meredith Miller. Daniel H. Petty gruardian for Zachary T. Petty, Deidamia W. Petty, Meredith A Petty, Mary F Petty, Lucretia J. Petty, and Daniel H. Petty Jr. infant children of Daniel H. Petty."
difference here in middle initial of several children than in the posted names.
Another researcher gave death date as September 26,1834.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #2 page 76.
See history of her husband William Eli Petty
Four of the children listed under the name of Lucretia Wright his 2nd wife should be with Jane Amanda Nesbitt his first wife.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 12 (history); Vol 8 #2 pg 24; Vol 6 #1 pg 10.
of English and Spanish descent; Baptist minister.2Katherine Reynolds, Vol 2 pg 255.
3Irene Petty Watt.
living in Liberty, TX in 1862.4John Petty, jpetty2000 at msn.com (as of 2005).
Educated in Tennessee, and then went to euclid college, North Mississipi , graduated in 1853, Taught until 1855 then became a Baptist minister and located in Jacinto, Mississipi but on Christmas day he left for Texas.5Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 12 (history); Vol 8 #2 pg 24; Vol 6 #1 pg 10.
In 1857 Mr. Petty married Miss Orpa Stillwell, daughter of Rev. Henry C. Stillwell, of Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas. In 1866 Mrs. Petty was taken away by death, and for several years Mr. Petty remained a widower, when, in 1873, he married Miss Lizzie Blackwood. There are two children now in the Petty family, Henry and Mary. Mrs. Lizzie (Blackwood) Petty is the daughter of Curtiss Blackwood, who was born October 8, 1808, in Cumberland county, Kentucky. His parents were Richard and Sallie (Stuart) Blackwood, the former of who served in the War of 1812 , and died in 1815. Curtiss was reared by a farmer of Kentucky, Robert Allen—until twenty-one years of age, when he commended life for himself with no other capital than his strong arms and willing heart. In 1831 he married Elizabeth Tweedy, daughter of James Tweedy, of London, England. In 1846 Mrs. Blackwell was called away, and a year later Mr. Blackwood married Mrs. Phebe Murphy, widow of Foster Murphy, and daughter of Richard Walthal. In 1856 Curtiss moved his family to Texas, and engaged in the grocery business. In 1876 Mrs. Blackwood died, leaving five children, whose names are James E., Martha, Mary J., Hannah E. and Lizzie. Mr. Blackwood now has his home with his son-in-law Rev. W. P. Petty.
Of English and Spanish descent; Baptist minister.
Note: Educated in Tennessee. Went to Euclid college, North Mississipi: 1853, graduated; 1853-1855, taught, next became a Baptist minister and located in Jacinto, Mississipi. Christmas day, left for Texas; 1862 living in Liberty, TX6John Petty, Jpetty at ken-tennwireless dot com as if 8/28/10.
Educated in Tennessee, and then went to euclid college, North Mississipi , graduated in 1853, Taught until 1855 then became a Baptist minister and located in Jacinto, Mississipi but on Christmas day he left for Texas.7History, Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas, p. 267 http://www.rootsweb.com/~txfannin/s.ht.
Rev. William Pitt Petty is of English and Spanish descent. His paternal ancestors settled in North Carolina during the Revolution, and took part in that heroic struggle on the side of the patriots. Edward Carloss, the maternal grandfather of Wm. P. Petty, was also an early settler in North Carolina. Winshop [sic] S. Petty, father of William P., was born in Chatham county, North Carolina, as was also his wife, Mary Carloss. He died in Texas in 1881, his wife having previously been taken away at the age of seventy-one.8History, Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas, p. 267 http://www.rootsweb.com/~txfanni.
Rev. William Pitt Petty is of English and Spanish descent. His paternal ancestors settled in North Carolina during the Revolution, and took part in that heroic struggle on the side of the patriots. Edward Carloss, the maternal grandfather of Wm. P. Petty, was also an early settler in North Carolina. Winshop [sic] S. Petty, father of William P., was born in Chatham county, North Carolina, as was also his wife, Mary Carloss. He died in Texas in 1881, his wife having previously been taken away at the age of seventy-one.
William P. Petty was born in Chatham county, North Carolina, January 19, 1832 and at the age of three was taken by his parents to Tennessee, where he received his preliminary education, which was supplemented by a courses through Euclid College, north Mississippi, from which he graduated with high honors in 1853, and at one began teaching. In 1855, he entered the Baptist ministry, and located at Jacinto, Mississippi, but on Christmas-day, the same year, came to Texas.
In 1857 Mr. Petty married Miss Orpa Stillwell, daughter of Rev. Henry C. Stillwell, of Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas. In 1866 Mrs. Petty was taken away by death, and for several years Mr. Petty remained a widower, when, in 1873, he married Miss Lizzie Blackwood. There are two children now in the Petty family, Henry and Mary.
Mrs. Lizzie (Blackwood) Petty is the daughter of Curtiss Blackwood, who was born October 8, 1808, in Cumberland county, Kentucky. James Tweedy, of London, England. In 1846 Mrs. Blackwell was called away, and a year later Mr. Blackwood married Mrs. Phebe Murphy, widow of Foster Murphy, and daughter of Richard Walthal. In 1856 Curtiss moved his family to Texas, and engaged in the grocery business. In 1876 Mrs. Blackwood died, leaving five children, whose names are James E., Martha, Mary J., Hannah E. and Lizzie. Mr. Blackwood now has his home with his son-in-law Rev. W. P. Petty.
Rev. William Pitt Petty is of English and Spanish descent. His paternal ancestors settled in North Carolina during the Revolution, and took part in that heroic struggle on the side of the patriots. Edward Carloss, the maternal grandfather of Wm. P. Petty, was also an early settler in North Carolina. Winshop [sic] S. Petty, father of William P., was born in Chatham county, North Carolina, as was also his wife, Mary Carloss. He died in Texas in 1881, his wife having previously been taken away at the age of seventy-one.
William P. Petty was born in Chatham county, North Carolina, January 19, 1832 and at the age of three was taken by his parents to Tennessee, where he received his preliminary education, which was supplemented by a courses through Euclid College, north Mississippi, from which he graduated with high honors in 1853, and at one began teaching. In 1855, he entered the Baptist ministry, and located at Jacinto, Mississippi, but on Christmas-day, the same year, came to Texas.
In 1857 Mr. Petty married Miss Orpa Stillwell, daughter of Rev. Henry C. Stillwell, of Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas. In 1866 Mrs. Petty was taken away by death, and for several years Mr. Petty remained a widower, when, in 1873, he married Miss Lizzie Blackwood. There are two children now in the Petty family, Henry and Mary.
Mrs. Lizzie (Blackwood) Petty is the daughter of Curtiss Blackwood, who was born October 8, 1808, in Cumberland County, Kentucky. His parents were Richard and Sallie (Stuart) Blackwood, the former of who served in the War of 1812 , and died in 1815.
1Biographical Text, Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas, p. 267 http://www.rootsweb.com/~txfannin/s.htm.
n 1857 Mr. Petty married Miss Orpa Stillwell, daughter of Rev. Henry C. Stillwell, of Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas. In 1866 Mrs. Petty was taken away by death, and for several years Mr. Petty remained a widower, when, in 1873, he married Miss Lizzie Blackwood.