1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 24, Vol 12 #2 pg 10.
2Barbara McGee.
in Moore Co., NC in 1790; Tennessee 1800
will proved 4 Aug 1823 Charlotte Co., VA mentions: Thomas, Ann Ford, John, Zachariah, Ann, Rebecca, Susanna, Frances Moore, Sarah, Tabitha, Luke.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 12 #1 pg 72.
will abstract names children, gives mg dates; children not neccessarily in birth order, birth dates estimated from mg dates Elizabeth seems to be dead by this time, not left anything in will but her children are.4Katherine Reynolds.
includes Lewsany Petty md John Roberts 5 Aug 1793.5Will.
Son Thomas Petty, Grandson John Mathew Pollack, sons George, James, Thomas, Spencer, Daniel, Matthew, Francis, Daughters Frances Pettey (sic), Sally Weatherford, Pricilla Parkinson, Nancy Denton, and Susannah P. Roberts. (Luranna and Susannah seem to be 2 different people.
Will: John Petty of Charlotte Co., VA dated 11 Oct 1820: Proven 5 Sep 1825
Named 12 children again: Thomas, John, George, Mathias, Spencer, James, Francis, Daniel, Sally Weatherford, Pricilla Parkinson, Nancy Denton, and Susanna C. (sic) Roberts.6Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 5; Vol 8 #2 pg 29 (will dated Nov 7, 1821), Vol 9 #1 pg 7.
Sometimes listed md to an Ann Fauntleroy -- Ann Fauntleroy married a Pettit.7Robert M. Hammer, roberthammer at attbi.com.
Lists his first wife: Hannah another source Ken said John was born 1754 and died 1 July 1833
supplied birthplace
Lists his 2nd wife: Ann Fauntleroy.8Charlotte Co., VA Records., Petty Papers. Vol 12 #1 page 72, 4 Aug 1823.
The first deed made by John Petty is in 1772 when he boutht land. In 1795, he styles himself as "John Petty Sr."."
"TO: son Thomas, land he now lves on ...grandson, John Mathew Pollock, one horse, saddle & bridle. To be raised and educated from my estate.
..Sons: George Petty, Spencer Petty, James Petty, Daniel Petty, Francis Petty,
Daughters: Sally Weatherford, Priscilla Parkinson
..To the children of Laurana Roberts
...To the children of Elizabeth Pollock
...My dau. Nancy Denton (md 23 Dec 1818 - John Denton
.. My daug Susannah Roberts (md 8 Mar 1816 to Thomas Roberts.)
..My children (12) Thomas , John, George, Mathias, Precilla, Spencer, James, Francis, Daniel, Sally, Nancy, Susannah
Executors: Sons Francis Petty & Daniel Petty.
Wit: Wm Bacon, John Booth, Thomas Booth
Will of John Petty found in Charlotte Co. records Will bk 5 page 172. Recorded 4 Aug. 1823. will proved in 1825
Marriages of his children was from Charlotte Co. Va mg bonds. sent to me byy Mrs. Berryman Green of South Boston, VA , Jul 1954. LDS book 975.565 V25g.9Family Tree Maker.
Gives death date of abt 1835 in Jackson Co., Tennessee.10Barbara McGee, Probate Index 7318 pt 1, probated; 4 Aug 1823.
Daughters: Francis, Sally Weatherford , Pricilla Parkinson, children of Laurana Roberts.
Probated on 4 Aug 1823 in Charlotte Co., VA. Will vol 5 p. 172 Sales: Vol 5 pg 200: Inventory Vol 5 pg. 203 Accts Vol 5, pg 290 & vol 6 pg 203
Will Dated 22 Oct 1820 Proven 5 Sep 1825. { names son Thomas, grandsons John Mathew Pollack, son George Petty, James Petty , Spencer Petty, Daniel Petty, Mathias, Francis.
Children of Elizabeth Pollock (those 2 probably dec'd.)
Dau. Nancy Denton; Susanna P. Roberts ( Lauana and Susannah seem to be 2 different people. barb)
In end of will, names children again, Thomas, John, George, Mathias, Spencer, James, Frances, Daniel, Sally Weatherford, Drucilla Parkinson, Nancy Denton, Susannah C. Roberts.
Source : read and recorded by Barb McGee and Earl Kidd ( professional researcher. LDS old call # 4769 pt 1 dated 7 May1785: John Petty of Charlotte Co., VA sold land in Guilford Co., N.C. Book C. page 214: 8 Feb 1785, John Petty of Charlotte Co., VA bought land in Guilford Co., N.C. Book G. Page 160 : 19 Feb 1799 John Petty of Charlotte Co., VA sold land in Guilford Co., NC.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 6 #1 pg 27.
This was a group sheet showin her as the wife of John Petty. Unsubstantiated by other records I have. (b.mc).2World Family Tree.
For the name of Hannah Flauntleroy:
1. Sources:
1. Title: World Family Tree Vol. 7, Ed. 1 Author: Brøderbund Software, Inc. Publication: Release date: October 17, 1996 Note: Customer pedigree. Repository: Media: Family Archive CD Page: Tree #4479 Text: Date of Import: May 31, 1999
2. Title: Jane Mercer.FTW Repository: Media: Other Text: Date of Import: May 31, 1999
3. Title: Wayne.FTW Repository: Media: Other Page: Tree #2422 Text: Date of Import: May 31, 1999 Note: January 27, 1897
4. Title: sims2.FTW Repository: Media: Other Text: Date of Import: Jun 27, 2004
5. Title: det.FTW Repository: Media: Other Text: Date of Import: Jun 27, 2004
6. Title: crow.FTW Repository: Media: Other Text: Date of Import: Jun 27, 2004
7. Title: gleane.FTW Repository: Media: Other Text: Date of Import: Jun 27, 2004.3Court Record, Chatham Co, NC Deeds Bk W.
dated Nov 7, 1821 John Petty, Sr gave to Martin Smith household items "in trust for the care of my wife Martha Sanders Petty" ... witnessed by Patty Smith and Thomas Clegg.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 6 #2 pg 34.
2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 33.
mentions grandsons Charles Albert Petty and
Wm. G. Petty Dunklin Co., MO but doesn't say who parents are.3Katherine Reynolds, Vol 2 pg 232.
1850 census of Dickson Co., TN.4Obituary.
SOURCE: TENNESSEE BAPTIST - February 25, 1860 - page # 3 - column 5
The obituary of Solomon Petty states he had 11 children.
"Died at his residence in Dickson County, Tennessee on the 29th of January, 1860, Mr. SOLOMON PETTY, in the 77th year of his age. He was born Union District, South Carolina, and was married in that country to JERUSHA DARWIN. Emigrated to Tennessee in 1814. Brother Petty made a profession of religion in the year 1833, and lived up to his profession till the time of his death and died resigned to the will of God. He last left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his exit from earth, and especially his breaved widow and children, eleven in number, and several grand children. Oh, that God would interpose in their salvation that they might say, with David, out father cannot come to us, but by the Grace of God we can go to Him. J.D. Petty." Note: The J.D. Petty who signed this was James Darwin Petty, a son-in-law of Solomon. He was married to Solomon's daughter, Mahala Petty. James Darwin Petty was a son of Gabriel Petty and Sarah Darwin.5Obituary, SOURCE: TENNESSEE BAPTIST - February 25, 1860 - page # 3 - column 5.
""Died at his residence in Dickson County, Tennessee on the 29th of January, 1860, Mr. SOLOMON PETTY, in the 77th year of his age. He was born Union District, South Carolina, and was married in that country to JERUSHA DARWIN. Emigrated to Tennessee in 1814. Brother Petty made a profession of religion in the year 1833, and lived up to his profession till the time of his death and died resigned to the will of God. He last left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his exit from earth, and especially his breaved widow and children, eleven in number, and several grand children. Oh, that God would interpose in their salvation that they might say, with David, out father cannot come to us, but by the Grace of God we can go to Him. J. D. Petty"."
The obituary of Solomon Petty states he had 11 children.
Note: The J.D. Petty who signed this was James Darwin Petty, a son-in-law of Solomon. He was married to Solomon's daughter, Mahala Petty. James Darwin Petty was a son of Gabriel Petty and Sarah Darwin.6Census Record.
Census: 1840 Dickson Co., Tennessee : 1840 Census Dickson Co., Tennessee District 2 (Microfilm Number 704, ROll 520)T5 Roll 165 Page 196 Line 25 102210010000000020201
"Census: 15 Nov 1850 Dickson Co., Tennessee 1850 Census Middle Dist., Dickson Co., Tennessee M432 Roll 876 Page 152 L ines 33-38: Solomon J. Petty 66y m farmer $125 b. SC,Jerusha 54y f b. SC, Mahala 37 y f b. SC, Sarah A. 20y f b. Tenn, Jerusha J. 17y f b. Tenn, George 14y m b . Ten
{also on this page is listed: Willie Myatt, Jacob Patty, George W. Reddi n, Gabrail Petty, James D. Petty Jr., James D. Petty Sr., Jonathan Pett y, Thomas Petty, John A. Petty, Solomon Petty, Lucy Reddin, Reddick Myatt, Mary Myatt.} Census:1830 Dickson Co., Tennessee: 830 Census Dickson Co., Tennessee:M19 Roll 174 Page 344 Line 1,
Solomon Petty 2220001000000 1002010000000 he is in the 40-50 age }
[On the first line of Image 70 of the 1830 Dickson County TN census, he has (only) one daughter under 5 (Sarah Ann) and two daughters 15-20 (Cynthia and Mahala)]. Census: 1820 Hickman Co., Tennessee:1820 Census Hickman Co. Tenn. M33 Roll 122 page 177 line 6 Solomon Pett y 200010-30010Title: Census: Petty, Solomon State : TN County : Dickson Co. Year : 1832
Occupation: Farmer."7Tennesse Baptists, 25 Feb 1860 pg 3 col 5 Obituary notice.
"Died at his residence in Dickson County, Tenn., on 29 Jan, Mr. Solomon Petty in the 77th year of his age."
Mr Solomon Petty:
Died at his residence in Dickson County, January 29th, 1860, in the 77th year of his age. He was born in Union District, South Carolina and was married in that country to Jerusha Darwin. Emigrated to Tennessee in 1814. Bro. P. made a profession of religion in the year1833, and lived up to his proffession til the time of his death, and died in the year 1833 resigned to the will of God. He left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his exit from earth, and especially his braved widow and children, eleven in number, and several grandchildrn. Oh, that God would interpose in their salvation that they might say, with David, our Father cannot come to us, but by the Grace of God, we can go to him.8Tennesse Baptists, 3 Mar 1860 pg 4 col 3.
"Died at his residence, in Dickson County, January 29th 1860, in the 77th year of his age. He was born in Union District, South Carolina, and was married in that country to Jerusha Darwin. Emigrated to Tennessee in 1814. Bro. P. made a profession of religion in the year 1833, and lived up to his profession til the time of his death, and died resigned to the will of God. He has left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his exit from earth, and especailly his breaved widow and children, eleven in number, and several grandchildren. Oh, that God would interpose in their salvation that they might say, with David, our father cannot come to us, but by the Grace of God we can go to him."
Note by John Petty: The J.D. Petty who signed this was James Darwin Petty, a son-in-law of Solomon. He was married to Solomon's daughter, Mahala Petty. James Darwin was a son of Gabriel Petty and Sarah Darwin.9Tennesse Baptists, 25 Feb 1860 pg 3 col 5 Obituary notice, 1860.
"Died at his residence in Dickson County, Tenn., on 29 Jan, Mr. Solomon Petty in the 77th year of his age."
Mr Solomon Petty:
Died at his residence in Dickson County, January 29th, 1860, in the 77th year of his age. He was born in Union District, South Carolina and was married in that country to Jerusha Darwin. Emigrated to Tennessee in 1814. Bro. P. made a profession of religion in the year1833, and lived up to his proffession til the time of his death, and died in the year 1833 resigned to the will of God. He left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his exit from earth, and especially his braved widow and children, eleven in number, and several grandchildrn. Oh, that God would interpose in their salvation that they might say, with David, our Father cannot come to us, but by the Grace of God, we can go to him.
1Collected by Sharolyn Petty Wood, Census Records, Jan 2009.
1790 Census of York Co SC
"Thomas Petty & family census records 1790 to 1840
Ja+s Dervin (31) 3 2 6 0 0 [could this be James?]
John Dervin (30) 1 1 4 0 0
Union Co ?
James Petty Sr. (94) 3 3 6 0 1800 Census of Union Co. S.C.
p 239 Joshua Petty 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1, 15
p239 George Pett y 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
p 240 James Petty 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1
p240b Charles Petty 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
p 240b James Petty Jr 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 1
p 240b Absalom Petty. 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1800 Census York Co. SC P. 968
James Derwin 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 3 0 1, 1
John Derwin 2 1 0 0 1 3 3 0 1 0, 2
George C. Derwin 2 0 0 2 010 0 1 0 0
Thomas Petty 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 [sons Thomas Jr & James D] 1800 Census Spartanburg Dist
Wm. Derwin 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1810 Census York Co SC
James Darvin Sr (272)r
John Darvin (268)
Rebecca Petty (265) 1820 Census York Co SC
Abram Petty (168) 201101-24010
Note: 1810 Census Rutherford Co TN Nashville Division (Image 5)
PETTY Thomas 1 2 1 - 1 = 1 - - 1 - - -
Male: 1(45+); 1(16-25); 2(10-15); 1(under 10); Female: 1(26-44); 1(under 10)
[Thomas 45; James D.13; Ambrose10; G.V. 7 or John M.5?; wife Jane under 45; Mary 2]
Is Thomas Jr, age 20, already in his own household? Note: 1820 Census Records Hckman Co TN
PETTY Thomas Jr. Male: (2) over 45; (4) under 10; Female: (1) 45-26; (2) under 10
[Thomas Jr.; Kiziah Albina; Elisha; Wm King; Jacob Hardy; Henry Allen; Martha; Mary]
PETTY Thomas Sr. M: (1) over 45; (2) 26-18; (1) 18-16; (2) 16-10; (1) und 10; F: (1) 45-26; (1) 16-10; (1) und 10
[Thomas Sr; Jane; James D; son 18-26; Geo V; John M.; Bartholemew; Mary D; Robert C; Kiziah Albina]
PETTY Ambrose M: (1) 26-18; F: (1) 18-16; (1) under 10
[Ambrose b. 1794-1802; Wife b. 1802-1804; F: b. 1810-1820]
Note: 1830 Census Dickson Co TN (Images 13 and 45) recorded twice
Duplicate census listings—census listed twice:
Thomas Petty Sr.
1st census: 000200001 00010001 Image 15/73 p. 315 Thomas, R.C, John, Jane, Kisiah
2nd census: 00200001(60-70) 00100001(50-60) Image 45/73 p. 330
James D. Petty (possible wife, Susan Redden Petty, b. 1802)
1st census: 110001(30-40) 200001(30-40) H/H 13/73 p. 314 James, W.C., ?, wife, M.J., Bettie
2nd census: 020001(30-40) 20001(20-30) H/H 45/73 p. 330 Lucinda Reddin 0021(15-20) 3101001(40-50) H/H p.343 Lucy Redden
[Note by SPW: This is the mother of Susan and Marry”Polly” Redden.] Note: 1836 Tax Rolls Benton Co TN
Thomas Petty; John M. Petty; R.C. Petty Note: 1836 Census, District 5:
Lashlee, Anderson (Elizabeth Petty)
Lashlee, Burwell
Lashlee, Mary
Petty, John
Petty, R. C.
Petty, Thomas
Poe, G. G.
Rushing, [three families).
[Atop District 3 and shaNavy its southern boundary with that district. Its western boundary was the ridge, running due north from the Thomas Jones place to the Point Mason Road and continued with the road to where it began to leave the road along the ridge to Rushing's Creek, then on north to the Paris Road, then eastward to Thompson's Ferry Road. The line followed the Ferry Road to the Tennessee River. The districts' eastern border was the Tennessee River.]
And see: 1836 Census and Tax Rolls, District 4
Petty, Albert
[Resided above District 2 and had Carroll County as its western boundary, the eastern boundary was contiguous with District 3, its southern boundary was the Natchez Trace Road, and its northern boundary was the Huntingdon Road which ran westward from Thomas Jones' place to the Carroll County line.] Note: 1840 Census Benton Co TN Pensioners for Rev. War
Thomas Petty 76 Note: 1840 Census Benton Co TN
PETTY Thomas Self, wife
Male: 1(70-80) Female: 1 (60-70)
PETTY John M. Self, wife, 4 sons
Males: 1 (30-40); 1 (10-15); 2(5-10); 1(under 5) Female: 1(30-40)
PETTY R.C. Self, wife, 5 daugs, 1 step-daug
Male: 1(20-30) Females: 1(30-40); 1(10-15); 3(5-10); 2 (under 5) Note: 1840 Census Dickson Co
Jacob Petty; Gabrael Petty; James D. Petty Sr; James D. Petty Jr.; Jonanthan Petty; Thomas Petty Jr.; John A. Petty; Solomon Petty 1840 Census Index Dickson Co TN, PAGE 196, District 2
Charles Hutson, Lucretia Horner, Madison Dunnegan, Reuben Thornton, William Hutson, Hesekiah Gray, Rosanah Gray, Willie Myatt, Jacob Patty, Issac Haley, George W. Reddin, John H. Right, Nathanial Kimbro, Gabrael Petty, James D. Petty, Jr., James D. Petty, Sr., Jonathan Petty, Thomas Petty, Anderson King, John A. Petty, Henry Martin, William Kimbrel, Jacob Nelson, Robert Booker, Solomon Petty, Lucy Reddin, Susan Pinegar, Edward Terry, Reddick Myatt, Mary Myatt, William Pinegar. Note: 1840 Census Benton Co
(Image 23)
Thomas Petty Male: 1(70-80 ); Female 1(60-70); 2(15-20)
Ann Carnes
William Stevenson
John M. Petty Male: 1(30-40); 1(10-15); 2(5-10); 1(>5) Female: 1(30-40)
John Cole
James Russell Male: 1(20-30) Female: 1(20-30); 1(>5)
William Cole
R. C. Petty Male: 1(20-30) Female: 1(30-40; 1(10-15); 3(5-10); 2(>5)
(Image 41)
Neadham Short Male: 1(30-40; 2(10-15); 2(5-10); 1(>5) Female: 1(60-70); 1(30-40); 1(>5)
Sarah Edwards Female: 1(30-40)
John Morris Male: 1(60-70); 1(15-20); 1(>5) Female: 1(30-40; 1(15-20); 2(5-10).".
Lists her as a child of Mary Cowan & James Darwin.
1Letter, dated abt 1938.
written from her daughter, Alice, to her sister Hattie Quarles: "Ellen can tell you more of Grandfater as he went to live with Aunt Maria when mother died [5 Dec 1885] . . .".
1Letter, dated abt 1938.
written from her daughter, Alice, to her sister Hattie Quarles: "Ellen can tell you more of Grandfater as he went to live with Aunt Maria when mother died [5 Dec 1885] . . .".
1Kentucky Death Records.
"Certificate # 02169."
1Death Record.
Kentucky Death Records, Certificate #02169.
1Kentucky Death Records.
"Certificate # 02169."
1History, Richland TWP, Miami, Indiana publication by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1887.
gives birth as 5 Jan 1816, and sayd they moved to Wayne Co., IN in 1825, so he was born in Surry N.C.2Melissa Van Wey, mspvw@aol.com.
19 Aug 1837 Wayne Co., IN authorization to marry Zachariah Petty and Lucinda Runyan; 20 Aug 1837 Wayne Co., IN marriage, Zachariah Petty and Lucinda Runyan 25 Oct 1837 Wayne Co., IN marriage return by Richard Johns/Jobie/Jobes an acting Justice of the Peace. Samuel Hannah, Clerk.
1Melissa Van Wey, mspvw@aol.com.
19 Aug 1837 Wayne Co., IN authorization to marry Zachariah Petty and Lucinda Runyan; 20 Aug 1837 Wayne Co., IN marriage, Zachariah Petty and Lucinda Runyan 25 Oct 1837 Wayne Co., IN marriage return by Richard Johns/Jobie/Jobes an acting Justice of the Peace. Samuel Hannah, Clerk.