1Pension File.
John stated that he was born in 1756. His son Stephen asked permission of a court to advertise for the heirs to get therir permission to seel a slave; this record names the heirs of John Petty and states that they are all out of State except Stephen the petitioner and James (1737) See Chatham Co., deeds (1774?).2Sharolyn P. Wood.
John was married twice, perhaps three times. His surviving widow was Matha Sanders. John was a soldier in the American Revolution. He served from Pittsboro District, NC. He remembered serving under both Capt. Clark and Gholson. He recalled being in the Battles of Cane Creek, NC and Lindley's Mill in 1781. John had 12 children. When he died all except three (James, Stephen, and Elizabeth) lived in another state. Not having exact birthdates, I am presuming that Stephen is the eldest. Stephen lived in NC and administered his father's estate. The archives of Chatham Co., NC show that he made petition to be allowed to sell some property of his father who died intestate. In this, he named the other children and some grandchildren as tenants in common.3Katherine Reynolds.
b. listed as 1756 prob. Orange Co., NC
d. after 1837 estate settled in 1837 Chatham Co., NC
md 2 or 3 times; lists 3 sons, 1 daughter by 2nd mg: Jesse, William, John (rin 1357), and an unnamed daughter who moved to Ohio.4Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 8 #2 pg 28, Vol 7 #2 pg 5, Vol 9 #1 pg 11.
5Irene Petty Watt, "The Family Tree".
gave 2nd wife's surname,
children not neccessarily in birth order or with correct mother
had 12 children, all but two/three lived out of state at his death (James, Stephen, Elizabeth)
listed him as b. 1756
soldier in Rev. War under Sapts. Clark and Ghoulston, in Battle of Cane Cr.
NC, and Lindley's Mill 1781
served from Pittsboro Dist., NC
listing of children is not consistent throughout this source.6Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 2 #4 pg 66.
age 76 on 19 Sep 1832 of Chatham Co., NC when he applied for a pension
served in NC Militia
had a paralitic stroke abt 1812.7Will.
dated Feb 1838 of Chatham Co., NC.8Barbara McGee.
On this the 19th day Aug. AD 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Honorable Judes of said now sitting, Stephen Petty made an oath that he lived in the house of John Petty, his Father, during the Revolutionary War. That he was very young at the time, and has no distict recollection of his father's service in the War of the Revolution, and has no doubt but that he was a soldier in the same. He further states that about (info missing) ago his father rec'd a paralytic stroke, since, which time he has been quite infirm and his memory has forsaken him."
"On Sept 19 1832, John Petty mad application for a pension through the clerk of the court at Pittsboro. of ill health he was unable to recall exact dates, places, and tours of service. The only names he could remember were Capts Golston and Clark. He distinctly recalled he was in the Battle at Lindley's Mill on Cane Creek.
Using Bureau of the Veterans of the Revolution & War of 1812; from letter dated 1978 from Irene Watt:.9http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsmith/pia/pia1-5.htm.
"John PETTY, son of Thomas PETTY, and under age in 1766 was born about 1756, died 1837. His surviving widow was Martha SANDERS. John was a soldier in the American Revolution. He served from Pittsboro District, N. C. Remembered serving under both Capts, Clark and Ghoulston. Recalled being in the battle of Cane Creek, N.C. and Lindley's Mill 1781. John PETTY had twelve children and when he died all except three (James, Stephen and Elizabeth) lived in another state. Not having exact birthdates we are presuming that Stephen was the oldest son, at any rate, he seems to have devoted time and attention to his father in his old age and it was Stephen who administered the estate, advertising for the absent children."10Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 8 #2 pg 29, Vol 7 #2 pg 5, Vol 9 #1 pg 11.
11Notes, Petty Papers Vol 8 #2 page 28.
Zachariah Petty 50-60., male (prob. John, oldest son of Zachariah) 20-30., female (probably John's wife) 20-30., male (probably Robert, son of Zachariah) 15 - 20., male (probably son of John and his wife) to 5. Note: by John Petty - My estimation of family members, enclosed in parenthesis. Source: November 1, 1850 District #12, Callaway County, Missouri page #299, family #1432. (Ancestry Image #209) Zach Petty 66 VA., *Mary A. Johnson 39 KY., John Johnson 17 MO., Elijah (I read to be Smith?) 41 IN. Note: by John Petty -* Mary A. Johnson is daughter of Zachariah Petty, and the widow of *David Johnson. Elijah Smith(?) not identified. The name of Mary's husband, David, was taken from the LDS website, and has not been checked out by me. Source: July 9, 1860 Liberty, Callaway County, Missouri page #62, family #422. (Ancestry Image #14) John Johnson 25 MO., *Mary A. (mother) 45 KY. Note: by John Petty - Zachariah Petty, deceased June 20, 1857. Source: Kelly McCartney - Posting #3672 on Petty Genealogy Forum. Note: by John Petty - Kelly has the parents of Zachariah Petty as George and Elizabeth McNeal Petty. This is different from what I have. Don't know which is correct. John b. 1702 Richmond, Va married Rebecca Simms. John's son George b.abt 1756 Orange Co., Va married Elizabeth McNeal, and are the parents of Zachariah Sr. that you inquired about. Zachariah Sr. was born abt 1782 Orange Co., Va and married Polly Kendel on 26 Mar 1804 in Orange Co. He died June 20, 1857 callaway Co., Mo.
These are the grandchildren: Jesse, James, Elizabeth, and William Mainor, the children of Polly Petty Mainor deceased. All of whom reside out of state except your petitioner, Stephen Petty, James Petty, and Elizabeth Sorrell and her husband, Elijah.12Will, Mar 1837.
Chatham Co., North Carolina.13Notes, Summary by researchers, Sharolyn , Barb& John.
These are the names of the children: 1. James Petty 2. Thomas Petty 3. William Petty 4. Joseph Petty 5. Ambrose Petty 6. Tapely Petty 7. Jesse Petty 8. Elizabeth Petty, wife of Elijah Sorrell 9. Nancy Petty, wife of Henry Pickard (this was as of 1937) was she first mar. to Thomas Grisham<>Nancy Petty<>29 June 1802, Ambrose Petty, Bondsman These are the grandchildren: Jesse, James, Elizabeth, and William Mainor, the children of Polly Petty Mainor deceased. All of whom reside out of state except your petitioner, Stephen Petty, James Petty, and Elizabeth Sorrell and her husband, Elijah. Research done by R. S. Sanders.
John was married twice, perhaps three times. His surviving widow was Martha Sanders. John was a soldier in the American Revolution. He served from Pittsboro District, North Carolina. He remembered serving under both Captains Clark and Gholson. He recalled being in the Battles of Cane Creek, North Carolina, and Lindley's Mill in 1781. John had twelve children and when he died all except three, James, Stephen, and Elizabeth, lived in another state. Not having exact birth dates, we are presuming that Stephen was the oldest son. Stephen, who lived in North Carolina, administered his father's estate. The archives of Chatham County, North Carolina show that he made petition to be allowed to sell some property of his father, John Petty, who died intestate. He said that "he, the petitioner, and Martha Sanders Petty, his father's widow, with the following named children and grandchildren, were tenants in common, petitioning that the absent children be notified and publication to be made in the Raleigh Register.14Notes.
Notes: Paralitic stroke abt 1812; Probate dated Feb 1838 of Chatham Co., NC
Note: Rev. War, NC Militia under Sgts. Clark and Ghoulston, in Battle of Cane Cr.NC, and Lindley's Mill 1781 served from Pittsboro Dist., NC; age 76 on 19 Sep 1832 of Chatham co., NC when he applied for a pension
Estate settled in 1837 Chatham Co., NC (md 2 or 3 times), estate lists 3 sons, 1 daughter by 2nd mg: Jesse, William, John (rin 1357), and an unnamed daughter who moved to Ohio
Petty Papers Vol 7 #2 pg 5, Vol 9 #1 pg 11; Petty Papers Vol 8 #2 pg 28(also Martha Sanders); Petty Papers Vol 2 #4 pg 66 Notes: Another source--12 children, all but two/three lived out of state (NC ?) at his death (James, Stephen, Elizabeth).15Will, State of North Carolina Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Feb term 1838.
Martha Petty, vs heirs at law of John Petty dec'd petions for dower. Note: Even though John Petty died intestate, this petition gives us the names of his children.
" Chatham County, N.C. Feb Term 1838 to the worshipful , the justices of the court aforesaid;
The petition of Sephen Petty (see Rin 4411) respectfuly showeth that his father John Petty (rin 4347) died intestate in hte month of ... last and this term of this worshipful Court letters of administration of his estate was granted to your petitioner that he left at his estate at his death, tree Negroes,:Ransome; Ben and Pat. of which your petitioner and with the following named children and grandchildren and widow of the said Dec'd, James, Thomas, William, William, Joseph, Ambrose, Taply and Sally Petty, Elijah Sorrrel, Nancy wife of Henry Pickard, and Jesse Petty and his children and John, Jesse, James, Elizabeth and William Mainor, his grandchildren, the children of Polly Mainer (dec'd) all of whom reside out of the state exept your petitioner, Stephn, James Petty and Elizabeth Sorrel and Elijah, her husband. .....
H.L. Holmes for petitioner
Raleigh Register 14 Mar 1837
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 8 #2 pg 39.
2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 8 #2 pg 39.
? by Barb. We do not know her surname. Could it be Steadman. No proof, just speculation.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 6; Vol 7 #1 pg 33.
first wife of Clarence.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 11.
2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 8 #2 pg 28.
lived in NC in 1838.3Cecil Petty.
listed as "of Virginia".4Katherine Reynolds, Vol 1 pg 186.
deathdate, place (4-8-1850); birth place; 2nd wife's name.5Will, Will of his father John Petty.
His father died intestate, and his son (usually the oldest son served as the administrator) Stephen lived in North Carolina administered his father's estate. (See his father John Petty's settlement.).
1John Petty, jpetty2000 at msn.com (as of 2005).
supplied birthdate & deathdate.2John Petty, Jpetty at ken-tennwireless dot com as if 8/28/10.
supplied birthdate & deathdate Laura Dillard b. ca 1782 in N.C.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 11.
2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 8 #2 pg 28.
lived in NC in 1838.3Cecil Petty.
listed as "of Virginia".4Katherine Reynolds, Vol 1 pg 186.
deathdate, place (4-8-1850); birth place; 2nd wife's name.5Will, Will of his father John Petty.
His father died intestate, and his son (usually the oldest son served as the administrator) Stephen lived in North Carolina administered his father's estate. (See his father John Petty's settlement.).6John Petty, jpetty2000 at msn.com (as of 2005).
supplied mg date.7John Petty, Jpetty at ken-tennwireless dot com as if 8/28/10.
supplied mg date.
1John Petty, jpetty2000 at msn.com (as of 2005).
supplied mg date.2John Petty, Jpetty at ken-tennwireless dot com as if 8/28/10.
supplied mg date.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 5.
2Irene Petty Watt.
major in Conf. Army, never married, supplied birth place.3Civil War Record.
Was a Major in the Civil War, and was never married.
1John Petty, jpetty2000 at msn.com (as of 2005).
Moved to Mississippi in 1849. It is said that when John Tapley went to MS, the children by his first wife, Sarah, would not go with him.2John Petty, Jpetty at ken-tennwireless dot com as if 8/28/10.
Moved to Mississippi in 1849. It is said that when John Tapley went to MS, the children by his first wife, Sarah, would not go with him.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 12 #2 page 28, Feb. Term 1830.
Father: Stephen Petty's Will: He is named only as "Taply"
Chatham Co., North Carolinia. His father died intestate.
1John Petty, jpetty2000 at msn.com (as of 2005).
Moved to Mississippi in 1849. It is said that when John Tapley went to MS, the children by his first wife, Sarah, would not go with him.2John Petty, Jpetty at ken-tennwireless dot com as if 8/28/10.
Moved to Mississippi in 1849. It is said that when John Tapley went to MS, the children by his first wife, Sarah, would not go with him.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 12 #2 page 28, Feb. Term 1830.
Father: Stephen Petty's Will: He is named only as "Taply"
Chatham Co., North Carolinia. His father died intestate.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #2 pg 5.