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David J. Clanton(Clinton), II

M, #8476, b. about 1765, d. about 1843

Parents

FatherDavid Clanton, I (b. 1736, d. between 2 March 1793 and August 1800)
MotherC. Elizabeth Ligon (b. 23 May 1740, d. after 11 October 1792)

Family: Nancy Agnes Turberville (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)

SonJames Clanton(Clinton)+ (b. about 1799, d. December 1830)
DaughterMilly Elizabeth Clanton(Clinton) (b. 22 September 1802, d. 12 June 1881)
DaughterRutha Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1806, d. about 1844)
SonWillis Alfred James Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1807, d. about 1867)
SonBennett Jackson Clanton(Clinton) (b. 28 April 1813, d. 18 February 1879)
  • 1765
    Birth
    About 1765 | Edgecombe, North Carolina, British America+
  • 1795~30
    Marriage | Nancy Agnes Turberville
    About 1795 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Nancy Agnes Turberville
    Age ~21
    Birth about 1774 | Lynches Creek, Camden, South Carolina, British America
    Death: about 1843 | Camden, Missouri, United States
  • 1802~37
    Land Sale
    5 June 1802 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    David J. Clanton(Clinton), II, sold 120 acres of land to on 5 June 1802 in Salem County, South Carolina, United States. 120 acres.
    Citation: 1
  • 1805~40
    Principal5 | Land Sale (Heirs) | Richard Clanton and Rutha Willis
    17 July 1805 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    David J. Clanton(Clinton), II, along with the other heirs of James Richard Turberville , sold their interest in 200 acres on 17 July 1805 in Salem County, South Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 2
  • 1805~40
    Land Sale (fam) | Nancy Agnes Turberville
    28 November 1805 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    David J. Clanton(Clinton), II, and Nancy Agnes Turberville sold 125 acres land to Jacob Johnston on 28 November 1805 in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States, for $400.
    Citation: 3
  • 1811~46
    Tax-Roll
    1811 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Citation: 4
  • 1812~47
    Military
    1812 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    He served Captain Williamson's Militia Company in 1812 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States.
    Citation: 5
  • 1817~52
    Witness | Will | Rutha Willis
    20 February 1817 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    He witnessed the will of Rutha Willis on 20 February 1817 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. Witnessed the will written 5 July 1807.
    Citation: 6
  • 1843~78
    Death
    About 1843 | Camden, Missouri, United States
  • Bio
    Camden County, Missouri, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
17 October 1800Sumter County, South Carolina, United States7
16 October 1820Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States8
14 October 1830Christian County, Kentucky, United States9
7 October 1840Trigg County, Kentucky, United States10
Last Edited 6 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S1983] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book B, p. 381.
    Recorded Wit.: Edward Bassett and Wm Bell. 120 acres south side Lynches Creek for $130. Part of 640 acres originally granted to Lewis Bell 15 March 1787. Agniss Clanton and Rachel Turbeville sign off.
  2. [S1983] , pp. 382-83.
    Recorded 27 August 1805. Wit.: Underhill Ellis and Abel Dixon. 200 acres on south side of Lynches Creek for $550. Land where James Turbeville, dec'd, formerly lived. Where John Kenady now lives. Bounded E & W vacant; N that part of Stephen Terry land laid out for Needy White; S lands laid out for Thos Hugh (land originally granted John Egan 1772).
  3. [S1985] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book MM, pp. 147-48.
    Recorded 10 December 1846. Wit.: Samuel Fields and Chas Holmes. 125 acres for $400. Part of a tract awarded to David Clanton. Ann signs off 28 November 1805. Johnston from Darlington District.
  4. [S1877] David Clanton, (7) p. 35, Tennesse, Early Tax Lists 1783-1895, Ancestry.com 2013
  5. [S1878] "Pioneers of Davidson County, Tennessee", database, Ancestry.com ( : accessed 6 May 2021), Davidson County Militia 1812; p 17
  6. [S1879] "Tennessee, Wills & Probate Records, 127-2008", database, Ancestry.com 2015 (), Rutha (Willis) Tuberville; Wills: Vol. 7 1816-1821, p. 128
  7. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Sumter County, South Carolina, population schedule,Salem Twp., p. 809, David Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 8 August 2019.)
    David Clanton: 1 FWM U10; 1 FWM 26-44; 1 FWF U10; 1 FWF 26-44.
  8. [S1847] 1820 US Census, Humphreys County, Tennessee, population schedule, p. 198, David Clanton II; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : 7 May 2021.)
    David Clanton: 1 FWM to 10; 1 FWM to 16; 1 FWM 16-26; 1 FWM 45^; 2 FWF 16-18; 1 FWF to 45.
  9. [S1848] 1830 US Census, Christian County, Kentucky, population schedule, p. 16, David Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 7 May 2021.)
    David Clanton: 1 FWM 15-20; 1 FWM 40-50; 1 FWF 50-60.
  10. [S1849] 1840 US Census, Trigg County, Kentucky, population schedule, p. 301, David Clinton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 7 May 2021.)
    David Clinton: 1 FWM 70-80; 1 FWF 60-70.
Family Explorer

Nancy Agnes Turberville

F, #8477, b. about 1774, d. about 1843

Parents

FatherJames Richard Turberville (b. about 1730, d. before 19 January 1801)
MotherRutha Willis (b. about 1730, d. before 20 February 1817)

Family: David J. Clanton(Clinton), II, (b. about 1765, d. about 1843)

SonJames Clanton(Clinton)+ (b. about 1799, d. December 1830)
DaughterMilly Elizabeth Clanton(Clinton) (b. 22 September 1802, d. 12 June 1881)
DaughterRutha Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1806, d. about 1844)
SonWillis Alfred James Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1807, d. about 1867)
SonBennett Jackson Clanton(Clinton) (b. 28 April 1813, d. 18 February 1879)
  • 1774
    Birth
    About 1774 | Lynches Creek, Camden, South Carolina, British America
  • 1795~21
    Marriage | David J. Clanton(Clinton), II
    About 1795 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    David J. Clanton(Clinton), II
    Age ~30
    Birth about 1765 | Edgecombe, North Carolina, British America+
    Death: about 1843 | Camden, Missouri, United States
  • 1805~31
    Land Sale (fam) | David J. Clanton(Clinton), II
    28 November 1805 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Nancy Agnes Turberville and David J. Clanton(Clinton), II, sold 125 acres land to Jacob Johnston on 28 November 1805 in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States, for $400.
    Citation: 1
  • 1843~69
    Death
    About 1843 | Camden, Missouri, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
17 October 1800Sumter County, South Carolina, United States2
16 October 1820Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States3
Last Edited 16 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1985] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book MM, pp. 147-48.
    Recorded 10 December 1846. Wit.: Samuel Fields and Chas Holmes. 125 acres for $400. Part of a tract awarded to David Clanton. Ann signs off 28 November 1805. Johnston from Darlington District.
  2. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Sumter County, South Carolina, population schedule,Salem Twp., p. 809, David Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 8 August 2019.)
    David Clanton: 1 FWM U10; 1 FWM 26-44; 1 FWF U10; 1 FWF 26-44.
  3. [S1847] 1820 US Census, Humphreys County, Tennessee, population schedule, p. 198, David Clanton II; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : 7 May 2021.)
    David Clanton: 1 FWM to 10; 1 FWM to 16; 1 FWM 16-26; 1 FWM 45^; 2 FWF 16-18; 1 FWF to 45.
Family Explorer

James Clanton(Clinton)

M, #8478, b. about 1799, d. December 1830

Parents

FatherDavid J. Clanton(Clinton), II (b. about 1765, d. about 1843)
MotherNancy Agnes Turberville (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)

Family: Ermina Gay (b. 6 April 1806, d. 13 October 1868)

SonJohn Gay Clanton(Clinton) (b. 16 February 1825, d. 9 January 1907)
SonDavid Dewitt Clanton(Clinton) (b. 24 May 1827, d. 1 March 1905)
DaughterElizabeth Ann Clanton(Clinton) (b. 20 January 1831, d. 3 December 1868)
  • 1799
    Birth
    About 1799 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
  • 1824~25
    Marriage | Ermina Gay
    About 1824 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    Ermina Gay
    Age ~18
    Birth on 6 April 1806 | Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
    Death: on 13 October 1868 | Paola, Miami, Kansas, United States
  • 1830~31
    Death
    December 1830 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Last Edited 3 August 2021
Family Explorer

Milly Elizabeth Clanton(Clinton)

F, #8479, b. 22 September 1802, d. 12 June 1881

Parents

FatherDavid J. Clanton(Clinton), II (b. about 1765, d. about 1843)
MotherNancy Agnes Turberville (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)
  • 1802
    Birth
    22 September 1802 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
  • 182118
    Marriage | George Tucker Shermon
    4 February 1821
    George Tucker Shermon
    Age 20
    Birth on 21 September 1800 | North Carolina, United States
    Death: on 19 September 1863
  • 188178
    Death
    12 June 1881 | Calloway County, Kentucky, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

Rutha Clanton(Clinton)

F, #8480, b. about 1806, d. about 1844

Parents

FatherDavid J. Clanton(Clinton), II (b. about 1765, d. about 1843)
MotherNancy Agnes Turberville (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)
  • 1806
    Birth
    About 1806 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
  • 1817~11
    Heir | Will | Rutha Willis
    20 February 1817 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    In Rutha Willis's will dated on 20 February 1817 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, Rutha Clanton(Clinton) was named as an heir.
    Citation: 1
  • 1827~21
    Marriage | James R. Cummins
    About 1827 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    James R. Cummins
    Age ~29
    Birth in December 1798 | Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Death: | Laclede, Missouri, United States
  • 1844~38
    Death
    About 1844 | Camden County, Missouri, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1879] "Tennessee, Wills & Probate Records, 127-2008", database, Ancestry.com 2015 (), Rutha (Willis) Tuberville; Wills: Vol. 7 1816-1821, p. 128
Family Explorer

Willis Alfred James Clanton(Clinton)

M, #8481, b. about 1807, d. about 1867

Parents

FatherDavid J. Clanton(Clinton), II (b. about 1765, d. about 1843)
MotherNancy Agnes Turberville (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)
  • 1807
    Birth
    About 1807 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
  • 1827~20
    Marriage | Mary ("Polly") Brown
    2 December 1827 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    Mary ("Polly") Brown
    Age 19
    Birth on 28 December 1807 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    Death: on 14 July 1892 | Montgomery County, Kansas, United States
    Willis Alfred James Clanton(Clinton) and Mary ("Polly") Brown were married on 2 December 1827 in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. With father's (David Clinton) permission. See marriage exhibit.
    Citation: 1
  • 1867~60
    Death
    About 1867 | Vernon County, Missouri, United States
  • Bio
    Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1880] "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965", database, Ancestry.com 2016 (), WAJ Clinton-Polly Brown; p 89
Family Explorer

Bennett Jackson Clanton(Clinton)

M, #8482, b. 28 April 1813, d. 18 February 1879

Parents

FatherDavid J. Clanton(Clinton), II (b. about 1765, d. about 1843)
MotherNancy Agnes Turberville (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)
  • 1813
    Birth
    28 April 1813 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
  • 183521
    Marriage | Harriet Cummins
    30 March 1835 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    Harriet Cummins
    Age ~0
    Birth on 12 October 1839 | Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Death: on 9 December 1839 | Camden County, Missouri, United States
    Citation: 1
  • 184128
    Marriage | Rhoda Amanda Russell
    26 May 1841 | Camden County, Missouri, United States
    Rhoda Amanda Russell
    Age 20
    Birth on 14 March 1821 | Boone County, Missouri Territory, United States
    Death: on 11 November 1892 | Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
  • 187965
    Death
    18 February 1879 | Walker, Vernon, Missouri, United States
  • Bio
    Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1880] "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965", database, Ancestry.com 2016 (), Bennett Clinton-Harriet Russell; p 27
Family Explorer

Mary ("Polly") Brown

F, #8483, b. 28 December 1807, d. 14 July 1892
Mary "Polly" Brown Clinton
  • 1807
    Birth
    28 December 1807 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
  • 182719
    Marriage | Willis Alfred James Clanton(Clinton)
    2 December 1827 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    Willis Alfred James Clanton(Clinton)
    Age ~20
    Birth about 1807 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Death: about 1867 | Vernon County, Missouri, United States
    Willis Alfred James Clanton(Clinton) and Mary ("Polly") Brown were married on 2 December 1827 in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. With father's (David Clinton) permission. See marriage exhibit.
    Citation: 1
  • 189284
    Death
    14 July 1892 | Montgomery County, Kansas, United States
Last Edited 16 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1880] "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965", database, Ancestry.com 2016 (), WAJ Clinton-Polly Brown; p 89
Family Explorer

James Richard Turberville

M, #8484, b. about 1730, d. before 19 January 1801

Parents

FatherWalter Turbeville (b. about 1703, d. January 1764)
MotherMary Shackleford (b. about 1700, d. about 1768)

Family: Rutha Willis (b. about 1730, d. before 20 February 1817)

DaughterMarcella ("Milly") Turberville+ (b. about 1763, d. October 1818)
SonWillis Turberville (b. November 1765, d. 3 February 1818)
SonBenjamin Franklin Turberville (b. about 1773, d. about 1830)
DaughterNancy Agnes Turberville+ (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)
  • 1730
    Birth
    About 1730 | Bertie County, North Carolina, British America
  • 1754~24
    Marriage | Rutha Willis
    About 1754 | Edgecombe, North Carolina, British America+
    Rutha Willis
    Age ~24
    Birth about 1730 | Bertie County, North Carolina, British America
    Death: before 20 February 1817 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
  • 1754~24
    LandGrant
    3 July 1754 | Craven County, South Carolina, British America
    James Richard Turberville was issued a land grant for 50 acres on 3 July 1754 in Craven County, South Carolina, British America.
    Citation: 1
  • 1801
    Death
    Before 19 January 1801 | Lynches Creek, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
  • 1805
    Deceased | Land Sale (Heirs) | Richard Clanton and Rutha Willis
    17 July 1805 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    Citation: 2

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
26 September 1790Claremont County, South Carolina, United States3
Last Edited 7 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S1898] South Carolina, Book 5, p. 371, "Plat Books for State Land Grants 1784-1868", James Turbeville.
  2. [S1983] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book B, pp. 382-83.
    Recorded 27 August 1805. Wit.: Underhill Ellis and Abel Dixon. 200 acres on south side of Lynches Creek for $550. Land where James Turbeville, dec'd, formerly lived. Where John Kenady now lives. Bounded E & W vacant; N that part of Stephen Terry land laid out for Needy White; S lands laid out for Thos Hugh (land originally granted John Egan 1772).
  3. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Claremont County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. p. 421, Richard James Turbeville; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020.)
    Richard Jas Turbeville: 2 FWM 16up; 2 FWM U16; 2 FWF. Next to Richard Clanton and Willis Turbeville.
Family Explorer

Rutha Willis

F, #8485, b. about 1730, d. before 20 February 1817

Family: James Richard Turberville (b. about 1730, d. before 19 January 1801)

DaughterMarcella ("Milly") Turberville+ (b. about 1763, d. October 1818)
SonWillis Turberville (b. November 1765, d. 3 February 1818)
SonBenjamin Franklin Turberville (b. about 1773, d. about 1830)
DaughterNancy Agnes Turberville+ (b. about 1774, d. about 1843)
  • 1730
    Birth
    About 1730 | Bertie County, North Carolina, British America
  • 1754~24
    Marriage | James Richard Turberville
    About 1754 | Edgecombe, North Carolina, British America+
    James Richard Turberville
    Age ~24
    Birth about 1730 | Bertie County, North Carolina, British America
    Death: before 19 January 1801 | Lynches Creek, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
  • 1801~71
    SlaveSale | Benjamin Franklin Turberville
    19 January 1801 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Rutha Willis sold 2 slaves to Rutha Willis on on 19 January 1801 in in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States, for $500.
    Citation: 1
  • 1805~75
    Land Sale (Heirs) | Richard Clanton
    17 July 1805 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    The heirs of James Richard Turberville, Rutha Willis, Rutha Willis, Benjamin Franklin Turberville, Willis Turberville, David J. Clanton(Clinton), II, sold 200 acres to John Kenady on 17 July 1805 in Salem County, South Carolina, United States, for $550.
    Citation: 2
  • 1817
    Death
    Before 20 February 1817 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
  • 1817
    Will
    20 February 1817 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    She signed a will on 20 February 1817 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States.
    Citation: 3

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
26 September 1790Claremont County, South Carolina, United States4
Last Edited 6 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S1986] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book AA, pp. 308-9.
    Recorded 15 March 1804. Wit. Willis Turbeville. 2 slaves-a man named Roger and a boy named Gove- for $500. Ruth, widow.
  2. [S1983] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book B, pp. 382-83.
    Recorded 27 August 1805. Wit.: Underhill Ellis and Abel Dixon. 200 acres on south side of Lynches Creek for $550. Land where James Turbeville, dec'd, formerly lived. Where John Kenady now lives. Bounded E & W vacant; N that part of Stephen Terry land laid out for Needy White; S lands laid out for Thos Hugh (land originally granted John Egan 1772).
  3. [S1879] "Tennessee, Wills & Probate Records, 127-2008", database, Ancestry.com 2015 (), Rutha (Willis) Tuberville; Wills: Vol. 7 1816-1821, p. 128
  4. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Claremont County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. p. 421, Richard James Turbeville; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020.)
    Richard Jas Turbeville: 2 FWM 16up; 2 FWM U16; 2 FWF. Next to Richard Clanton and Willis Turbeville.
Family Explorer

Willis Turberville

M, #8486, b. November 1765, d. 3 February 1818

Parents

FatherJames Richard Turberville (b. about 1730, d. before 19 January 1801)
MotherRutha Willis (b. about 1730, d. before 20 February 1817)
  • 1765
    Birth
    November 1765 | Edgecombe, North Carolina, British America+
  • 1786~21
    Marriage | Anness Ferguson
    About 1786 | South Carolina, United States
    Anness Ferguson
    Age ~17
    Birth on 11 June 1769 | Fairfield County, British America
    Death: about 1830 | Hickman County, Tennessee, United States
  • 178822
    LandGrant
    4 June 1788 | Camden County, South Carolina, United States
    Willis Turberville was issued a land grant for 200 acres on 4 June 1788 in Camden County, South Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 180135
    Witness | SlaveSale | Benjamin Franklin Turberville and Rutha Willis
    19 January 1801 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Willis Turberville witnessed the deed between Benjamin Franklin Turberville and Rutha Willis and Rutha Willis on on 19 January 1801 in in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 2
  • 180236
    Land Sale (fam) | Anness Ferguson
    15 April 1802 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Willis Turberville and Anness Ferguson sold 220 acres of land to Joshua Josey on 15 April 1802 in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States, for 40£.
    Citation: 3
  • 180539
    Sheriff Sale
    6 May 1805 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    200 acres of Willis Turberville's land was seized and sold to Isaac Woodard by the Sheriff of County for debt owed to Underhill Ellis.
    Citation: 4
  • 180539
    Principal4 | Land Sale (Heirs) | Richard Clanton and Rutha Willis
    17 July 1805 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    Willis Turberville, along with the other heirs of James Richard Turberville , sold their interest in 200 acres on 17 July 1805 in Salem County, South Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 5
  • 1811~46
    Tax-Roll
    1811 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Citation: 6
  • 1812~47
    Military
    1812 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Willis Turberville served in the Captain Williamson's Militia Company in 1812 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States.
    Citation: 7
  • 181852
    Death
    3 February 1818 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
27 September 1790Claremont County, South Carolina, United States8
3 October 1800Sumter County, South Carolina, United States9
Last Edited 7 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S1898] South Carolina, Book 23, p. 108, "Plat Books for State Land Grants 1784-1868", Willis Turbeville.
  2. [S1986] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book AA, pp. 308-9.
    Recorded 15 March 1804. Wit. Willis Turbeville. 2 slaves-a man named Roger and a boy named Gove- for $500. Ruth, widow.
  3. [S1986] , p. 267.
    Recorded 9 January 1804. Wit.: Biggers Singleton and Stephen Spaight. 220 acres for 40£. Land on branch of Black River. Bounded by said Willis T, James Rembert, Edward Mansell, and Samuel Ates. Also signed by Anness.
  4. [S1984] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book BB, pp. 19-22.
    Recorded 17 January 1806. Wit.: Roger McCloud and Billups Gayle. 200 acres originally granted to Willis Turbeville 7 July 1788 on thee southeast side of Lynches Creek.
  5. [S1983] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book B, pp. 382-83.
    Recorded 27 August 1805. Wit.: Underhill Ellis and Abel Dixon. 200 acres on south side of Lynches Creek for $550. Land where James Turbeville, dec'd, formerly lived. Where John Kenady now lives. Bounded E & W vacant; N that part of Stephen Terry land laid out for Needy White; S lands laid out for Thos Hugh (land originally granted John Egan 1772).
  6. [S1877] Willis Turberville, (6) p. 35, Tennesse, Early Tax Lists 1783-1895, Ancestry.com 2013
  7. [S1878] "Pioneers of Davidson County, Tennessee", database, Ancestry.com ( : accessed 6 May 2021), Davidson County Militia 1812; p 17
  8. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Claremont County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. p. 421, Willis Turbeville; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020.)
    Willis Turbeville: 1 FWM 16up; 2 FWM U16; 1 FWF. Next to James Richard Turbeville and Richard Clanton.
  9. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Salem County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. p. 809, Willis Turbeville; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020.)
    Willis Turbeville: 3 FWM to 10; 2 FWM to 16; 1 FWM to 45; 3 FWF to 10; 1 FWF to 45.
Family Explorer

Benjamin Franklin Turberville

M, #8487, b. about 1773, d. about 1830

Parents

FatherJames Richard Turberville (b. about 1730, d. before 19 January 1801)
MotherRutha Willis (b. about 1730, d. before 20 February 1817)
  • 1773
    Birth
    About 1773 | Lynches Creek, Camden, South Carolina, British America
  • 1794~21
    Marriage | Rachel Bell
    About 1794 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Rachel Bell
    Age ~14
    Birth about 1780 | Camden County, South Carolina, United States
    Death: about 1802 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
  • 1797~24
    LandGrant
    30 September 1797 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Franklin Turberville was issued a land grant for 500 acres on 30 September 1797 in Salem County, South Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1801~28
    SlaveSale | Rutha Willis
    19 January 1801 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    He sold 2 slaves to Rutha Willis on on 19 January 1801 in in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States, for $500.
    Citation: 2
  • 1803~30
    Witness | PropGift | Richard Clanton and Anna Clanton
    9 November 1803 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Citation: 3
  • 1805~32
    Principal3 | Land Sale (Heirs) | Richard Clanton and Rutha Willis
    17 July 1805 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Franklin Turberville, along with the other heirs of James Richard Turberville , sold their interest in 200 acres on 17 July 1805 in Salem County, South Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 4
  • 1811~38
    Tax-Roll
    1811 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Citation: 5
  • 1812~39
    Military
    1812 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Benjamin Franklin Turberville served in the Captain Williamson's Militia Company in 1812 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States.
    Citation: 6
  • 1830~57
    Death
    About 1830 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
3 October 1800Sumter County, South Carolina, United States7
Last Edited 7 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S1898] South Carolina, Book 36, p. 120, "Plat Books for State Land Grants 1784-1868".
  2. [S1986] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book AA, pp. 308-9.
    Recorded 15 March 1804. Wit. Willis Turbeville. 2 slaves-a man named Roger and a boy named Gove- for $500. Ruth, widow.
  3. [S1982] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book A, pp. 233-34.
    Recorded 22 November 1803. Wit.: Benjamin Turbeville. "For my natural love and affection I have unto my daughters . . . and other considerations . . . me hereunto moving . . ."
  4. [S1983] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book B, pp. 382-83.
    Recorded 27 August 1805. Wit.: Underhill Ellis and Abel Dixon. 200 acres on south side of Lynches Creek for $550. Land where James Turbeville, dec'd, formerly lived. Where John Kenady now lives. Bounded E & W vacant; N that part of Stephen Terry land laid out for Needy White; S lands laid out for Thos Hugh (land originally granted John Egan 1772).
  5. [S1877] Benjamin Turbeville, (2) p. 35, Tennesse, Early Tax Lists 1783-1895, Ancestry.com 2013
  6. [S1878] "Pioneers of Davidson County, Tennessee", database, Ancestry.com ( : accessed 6 May 2021), Davidson County Militia 1812; p 17
  7. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Salem County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. p. 809, Benjamin Turbeville; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020.)
    Benjamin Turbeville: 2 FWM to 10; 1 FWM to 45; 2 FWF to 10; 1 FWF to 16; 1 FWF to 45
Family Explorer

Marcella ("Milly") Turberville

F, #8488, b. about 1763, d. October 1818

Parents

FatherJames Richard Turberville (b. about 1730, d. before 19 January 1801)
MotherRutha Willis (b. about 1730, d. before 20 February 1817)

Family: Richard Clanton (b. about 1756, d. 18 October 1839)

DaughterAnna Clanton (b. 1 January 1785, d. 31 May 1849)
DaughterElizabeth Clanton (b. 27 December 1786, d. 5 October 1806)
DaughterRebecca Clanton (b. 18 February 1788, d. 9 June 1852)
  • 1763
    Birth
    About 1763 | Halifax, North Carolina, British North America
  • 1785~22
    Marriage | Richard Clanton
    About 1785 | Claremont County, South Carolina, United States
    Richard Clanton
    Age ~29
    Birth about 1756 | Virginia, British America
    Death: on 18 October 1839 | Maury County, Tennessee, United States
  • 1805~42
    Land Sale (fam) | Richard Clanton
    1 May 1805 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Marcella ("Milly") Turberville and Richard Clanton sold 200 acres of land to Joseph Lockhart on 1 May 1805 in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States, for $1,075.
    Citation: 1
  • 1805~42
    Land Sale (fam) | Richard Clanton
    11 November 1805 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    She and Richard Clanton sold 250 acres of land to Needy White on 11 November 1805 in Salem County, South Carolina, United States, for $370.
    Citation: 2
  • 1818~55
    Death
    October 1818 | Maury County, Tennessee, United States
    Citation: 3

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
23 September 1790Claremont County, South Carolina, United States4
23 October 1800Salem County, South Carolina, United States5
Last Edited 4 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S1983] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book B, pp. 18-19.
    Recorded 7 January 1806. Wit.: John R Spann and Timothy Spann. 200 acres on Lynches Creek "where Richard Clanton formerly lived" for $1,075. 100 acres from the land granted Richard Clanton in April 1788 (other 50 acres being previously sold to Thos Woodard Jr.). 100 acres from the land originally granted to Stephen Terry (that land being seized and sold to John Chestnut who, in turn, sold it to Richard Clanton. Milli signs off on transaction 31 May 1805.
  2. [S1984] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book BB, pp. 24-26.
    Recorded 7 January 1806. Wit.: Thos Woodard and Isaac Woodard. 250 acres on Lynches Creek for $370. Part of the Stephen Terry original grant land. Plat for sale 28 February 1805. Milly signs off on deed 16 November 1805.
  3. [S1981] Family data, Blackman-Clinton Bible Family Bible, , (N.p.: n.p., n.d.); original owned by
  4. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Claremont County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. p. 421, Richard Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020.)
    Richard Clanton: 1 FWM 16up; 4 FWF. Next to James Richard and Willis Turbeville.
  5. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Salem County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. p. 809, Richard Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020.)
    Richard Clanton: 1 FWM 26-44; 2 FWF 10-15; 1 FWF 16-25; 1 FWF 26-44
Family Explorer

Ermina Gay

F, #8489, b. 6 April 1806, d. 13 October 1868

Family: James Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1799, d. December 1830)

SonJohn Gay Clanton(Clinton) (b. 16 February 1825, d. 9 January 1907)
SonDavid Dewitt Clanton(Clinton) (b. 24 May 1827, d. 1 March 1905)
DaughterElizabeth Ann Clanton(Clinton) (b. 20 January 1831, d. 3 December 1868)
  • 1806
    Birth
    6 April 1806 | Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
  • 1824~18
    Marriage | James Clanton(Clinton)
    About 1824 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    James Clanton(Clinton)
    Age ~25
    Birth about 1799 | Salem County, South Carolina, United States
    Death: in December 1830 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
  • 186862
    Death
    13 October 1868 | Paola, Miami, Kansas, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

John Gay Clanton(Clinton)

M, #8490, b. 16 February 1825, d. 9 January 1907

Parents

FatherJames Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1799, d. December 1830)
MotherErmina Gay (b. 6 April 1806, d. 13 October 1868)
  • 1825
    Birth
    16 February 1825 | Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States
  • 190781
    Death
    9 January 1907 | Paola, Miami, Kansas, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

David Dewitt Clanton(Clinton)

M, #8491, b. 24 May 1827, d. 1 March 1905

Parents

FatherJames Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1799, d. December 1830)
MotherErmina Gay (b. 6 April 1806, d. 13 October 1868)
  • 1827
    Birth
    24 May 1827 | Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States
  • 190577
    Death
    1 March 1905 | Marysville, Miami, Kansas, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Ann Clanton(Clinton)

F, #8492, b. 20 January 1831, d. 3 December 1868

Parents

FatherJames Clanton(Clinton) (b. about 1799, d. December 1830)
MotherErmina Gay (b. 6 April 1806, d. 13 October 1868)
  • 1831
    Birth
    20 January 1831 | Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States
  • 186837
    Death
    3 December 1868 | Paola, Miami, Kansas, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

George Tucker Shermon

M, #8493, b. 21 September 1800, d. 19 September 1863
George Tucker Shermon
  • 1800
    Birth
    21 September 1800 | North Carolina, United States
  • 182120
    Marriage | Milly Elizabeth Clanton(Clinton)
    4 February 1821
    Milly Elizabeth Clanton(Clinton)
    Age 18
    Birth on 22 September 1802 | Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
    Death: on 12 June 1881 | Calloway County, Kentucky, United States
  • 186362
    Death
    19 September 1863
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

James R. Cummins

M, #8494, b. December 1798
  • Death
    Laclede, Missouri, United States
  • 1798
    Birth
    December 1798 | Guilford, North Carolina, United States
  • 1827
    Marriage | Rutha Clanton(Clinton)
    About 1827 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    Rutha Clanton(Clinton)
    Age ~21
    Birth about 1806 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Death: about 1844 | Camden County, Missouri, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

Harriet Cummins

F, #8495, b. 12 October 1839, d. 9 December 1839
  • 1835
    Marriage | Bennett Jackson Clanton(Clinton)
    30 March 1835 | Christian County, Kentucky, United States
    Bennett Jackson Clanton(Clinton)
    Age 21
    Birth on 28 April 1813 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Death: on 18 February 1879 | Walker, Vernon, Missouri, United States
    Citation: 1
  • 1839
    Birth
    12 October 1839 | Guilford, North Carolina, United States
  • 18390
    Death
    9 December 1839 | Camden County, Missouri, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1880] "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965", database, Ancestry.com 2016 (), Bennett Clinton-Harriet Russell; p 27
Family Explorer

Rhoda Amanda Russell

F, #8496, b. 14 March 1821, d. 11 November 1892
  • 1821
    Birth
    14 March 1821 | Boone County, Missouri Territory, United States
  • 184120
    Marriage | Bennett Jackson Clanton(Clinton)
    26 May 1841 | Camden County, Missouri, United States
    Bennett Jackson Clanton(Clinton)
    Age 28
    Birth on 28 April 1813 | Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
    Death: on 18 February 1879 | Walker, Vernon, Missouri, United States
  • 189271
    Death
    11 November 1892 | Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

Lydia Clanton

F, #8497, b. about 1768, d. about 1815

Parents

FatherDavid Clanton, I (b. 1736, d. between 2 March 1793 and August 1800)
MotherC. Elizabeth Ligon (b. 23 May 1740, d. after 11 October 1792)
  • 1768
    Birth
    About 1768 | Camden District, South Carolina, British America
  • 1788~20
    Marriage | Joseph Moorhead
    About 1788 | Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States
    Joseph Moorhead
    Age ~16
    Birth about 1772 | South Carolina, British America
    Death: about 1815 | Lowndes County, Mississippi Territory, United States
  • 1815~47
    Death
    About 1815 | Lowndes County, Mississippi Territory, United States
Last Edited 6 July 2021
Family Explorer

Joseph Moorhead

M, #8498, b. about 1772, d. about 1815
  • 1772
    Birth
    About 1772 | South Carolina, British America
  • 1788~16
    Marriage | Lydia Clanton
    About 1788 | Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States
    Lydia Clanton
    Age ~20
    Birth about 1768 | Camden District, South Carolina, British America
    Death: about 1815 | Lowndes County, Mississippi Territory, United States
  • 1815~43
    Death
    About 1815 | Lowndes County, Mississippi Territory, United States
Last Edited 17 May 2021
Family Explorer

Gilliam Clanton

M, #8499, b. about 1771

Parents

FatherDavid Clanton, I (b. 1736, d. between 2 March 1793 and August 1800)
MotherC. Elizabeth Ligon (b. 23 May 1740, d. after 11 October 1792)

Family: Unk GClanton

SonJohn Clanton (b. about 1784, d. before 11 August 1820)
SonGilliam Clanton (b. about 1829, d. 8 August 1863)
  • 1771
    Birth
    About 1771 | Camden District, South Carolina, British America
  • 1792~21
    Marriage | Unk GClanton
    About 1792 | Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+
    Unk GClanton
  • 1793~22
    Land-Buy
    2 October 1793 | Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+
    Gilliam Clanton bought 100 acres of land on at Singleton Creek+ from David Davice on 2 October 1793 in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+, for £200.
    Citation: 1

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
7 August 1800Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+2
17 August 1810Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+3
11 August 1820Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+4
15 June 1830Habersham, Georgia, United States5
Last Edited 19 July 2021

Citations

  1. [S1962] Kershaw County, South Carolina Deed Book B, pp. 339-41.
    Recorded 31 January 1794. Wit.: Samuel Thomson, Jas Cunningham, and George Perry. 100 acres for £200. Both sides of Singleton Creek: bounded N Sion Coates; SW Rob't Marshall; E remainder of tract. 300 acres land originally granted John Snow; sold to Israel More; inherited by Elenor More, wife of David Davice.
  2. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Kershaw County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. 423, Gilliam Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2021.)
    Gilliam Clanton: 1 FWM U10; 1 FWM 16-25; 1 FWM 26-44; 1 FWF 26-44.
  3. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Kershaw County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. 413, Gilliam Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Gilliam Clanton: 3 FWM U10; 1 FWM 26-44; 1 FWF U10; 1 FWF 26-44.
  4. [S1847] 1820 US Census, Kershaw County, South Carolina, population schedule, p. 5, Gillium Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Gillium Clanton: 2 FWM to 10; 2 FWM to 16; 1 FWM 16-26; 1 FWM 45^; 1 FWF to 10; 1 FWF to 16; 1 FWF to 45;
  5. [S1848] 1830 US Census, Habersham County, Georgia, population schedule, p. 39, Gillum Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Gillum Clanton: 1 FWM 15-20; 1 FWM 20-30; 1 FWM 60-70; 1 FWF 10-15; 1 FWF 20-30; 1 FWF 50-60.

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