Person Page 343

Family Explorer

David G. Hollis

M, #8551, b. about 1841

Parents

FatherThomas M. Hollis (b. about 1803)
MotherSusan Violet Clanton (b. about 1807, d. 10 August 1889)
  • 1841
    Birth
    About 1841 | Campbell County, Georgia, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
15 November 1850Campbell County, Georgia, United States1
13 July 1860Campbell County, Georgia, United States2
Last Edited 25 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1841] 1850 US Federal Census, Campbell County, Georgia, population schedule,10th District, dwelling/family 845/845, Thomas M. Hollis; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Thomas M. Hollis 47, SC; Violet S., 45, SC; Martha E. 17, SC; Jane 13, GA; Ellen 11, GA; David G. 9, GA; William 4, GA; Mary 65, SC (wife of John P.).
  2. [S1850] 1860 US Census, Campbell County, Georgia, population schedule,10th District, p. 91/285, dwelling/family 852/757, Thomas Hollis; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Thomas Hollis 60, SC; Susan 55, SC; Martha 25, GA; Sarah 23, GA; Ellen 19, GA; David 18, GA; William 13, GA; Mary 2, GA.
Family Explorer

William Hollis

M, #8552, b. about 1845

Parents

FatherThomas M. Hollis (b. about 1803)
MotherSusan Violet Clanton (b. about 1807, d. 10 August 1889)
  • 1845
    Birth
    About 1845 | Campbell County, Georgia, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
15 November 1850Campbell County, Georgia, United States1
13 July 1860Campbell County, Georgia, United States2
19 August 1870Campbell County, Georgia, United States3
Last Edited 25 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1841] 1850 US Federal Census, Campbell County, Georgia, population schedule,10th District, dwelling/family 845/845, Thomas M. Hollis; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Thomas M. Hollis 47, SC; Violet S., 45, SC; Martha E. 17, SC; Jane 13, GA; Ellen 11, GA; David G. 9, GA; William 4, GA; Mary 65, SC (wife of John P.).
  2. [S1850] 1860 US Census, Campbell County, Georgia, population schedule,10th District, p. 91/285, dwelling/family 852/757, Thomas Hollis; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Thomas Hollis 60, SC; Susan 55, SC; Martha 25, GA; Sarah 23, GA; Ellen 19, GA; David 18, GA; William 13, GA; Mary 2, GA.
  3. [S1851] 1870 US Census, Campbell County, Georgia, population schedule,Cox District, p. 251, dwelling/family 1813/1811, Thomas Hollis; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Thomas Hollis 67, $100, SC; Susan 67, SC; Martha 31, SC; Ellen 28, GA; William 10, GA; Thomas 9, GA.
Family Explorer

Mary Hollis

M, #8553, b. about 1858, d. before 19 August 1870

Parents

FatherThomas M. Hollis (b. about 1803)
MotherSusan Violet Clanton (b. about 1807, d. 10 August 1889)
  • 1858
    Birth
    About 1858 | Campbell County, Georgia, United States
  • 1870
    Death
    Before 19 August 1870 | Campbell County, Georgia, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
13 July 1860Campbell County, Georgia, United States1
Last Edited 25 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1850] 1860 US Census, Campbell County, Georgia, population schedule,10th District, p. 91/285, dwelling/family 852/757, Thomas Hollis; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Thomas Hollis 60, SC; Susan 55, SC; Martha 25, GA; Sarah 23, GA; Ellen 19, GA; David 18, GA; William 13, GA; Mary 2, GA.
Family Explorer

Thomas Hollis

M, #8554, b. about 1861

Parents

FatherThomas M. Hollis (b. about 1803)
MotherSusan Violet Clanton (b. about 1807, d. 10 August 1889)
  • 1861
    Birth
    About 1861 | Campbell County, Georgia, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
19 August 1870Campbell County, Georgia, United States1
Last Edited 25 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1851] 1870 US Census, Campbell County, Georgia, population schedule,Cox District, p. 251, dwelling/family 1813/1811, Thomas Hollis; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 12 May 2020.)
    Thomas Hollis 67, $100, SC; Susan 67, SC; Martha 31, SC; Ellen 28, GA; William 10, GA; Thomas 9, GA.
Family Explorer

Rhoda Jane Moore

F, #8555, b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862

Family: Burrell Alexander Clanton, Senior, (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)

DaughterJane Clanton (b. about 1806)
DaughterElizabeth Linsey Clanton (b. October 1810)
DaughterTanzy ("Fannie") Clanton (b. about 1814)
DaughterMary ("Mahala") Clanton (b. 16 April 1817, d. 25 January 1887)
DaughterNancy Clanton (b. about 1818)
SonBurrell Alexander Clanton, Junior+ (b. about 1821)
DaughterEllen Clanton (b. about 1824)
SonWilliam J. Clanton+ (b. about 1827, d. 11 August 1902)
  • 1786
    Birth
    6 October 1786 | Gaston, North Carolina, United StatesG
  • 180417
    Marriage | Burrell Alexander Clanton, Senior
    7 February 1804 | Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+
    Burrell Alexander Clanton, Senior
    Age ~19
    Birth about 1785 | Camden District, South Carolina, United States
    Death: on 11 November 1858 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • 186275
    Death
    9 June 1862 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
17 July 1830Clarke County, Alabama, United States1
6 August 1840Clarke County, Alabama, United States2
13 October 1850Clarke County, Alabama, United States3
Last Edited 28 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1848] 1830 US Census, Clarke County, Alabama, population schedule, p. np, Burrell Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 16 May 2020.)
    Burrell Clanton: 1 FWM U5; 1 FWM 5-10; 1 FWM 20-30; 1 FWM 40-50; 1 FWF U5; 2 FWF 10-15; 2 FWF 15-20; 1 FWF 30-40.
  2. [S1849] 1840 US Census, Clarke County, Alabama, population schedule, p. np, Burril Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 16 May 2020.)
    Burril Clanton: 1 FWM 10-15; 1 FWM 15-20; 1 FWM 50-60; 1 FWF 10-15; 1 FWF 40-50.
  3. [S1841] 1850 US Federal Census, Clarke County, Alabama, population schedule, p. 465, dwelling/family 434/434, Burrel Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 16 May 2020.)
    Burrel Clanton 65, $1150, SC; Roda 60, SC; William 22, ALA.
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Linsey Clanton

F, #8556, b. October 1810

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)
  • 1810
    Birth
    October 1810 | Kershaw County, South Carolina, United StatesG+
  • 183221
    Marriage | Brantley Hare
    19 July 1832 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    Brantley Hare
    Brantley Hare and Elizabeth Linsey Clanton were married on 19 July 1832 in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. Double wedding with sister, Tanzy (Herbert Presnell).
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

Tanzy ("Fannie") Clanton

F, #8557, b. about 1814

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)
  • 1814
    Birth
    About 1814 | Tennessee, United StatesG
  • 1832~18
    Marriage | Herbert Presnell
    19 July 1832 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    Herbert Presnell
    Herbert Presnell and Tanzy ("Fannie") Clanton were married on 19 July 1832 in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. Double wedding with sister, Elizabeth (Brantley Hare).
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

Mary ("Mahala") Clanton

F, #8558, b. 16 April 1817, d. 25 January 1887

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)
  • 1817
    Birth
    16 April 1817 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • 188769
    Death
    25 January 1887 | Marengo County, Alabama, United States
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

Nancy Clanton

F, #8559, b. about 1818

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)
  • 1818
    Birth
    About 1818 | Clarke County, Alabama Territory, United States
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

Burrell Alexander Clanton, Junior

M, #8560, b. about 1821

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)

Family: Becky Unk (b. about 1824)

DaughterRoda Clanton (b. about 1843)
SonJames Clanton (b. about 1844)
SonBurrell Clanton (b. about 1846)
SonRichard Clanton (b. about 1848)
  • 1821
    Birth
    About 1821 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • 1842~21
    Marriage | Becky Unk
    About 1842 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    Becky Unk
    Age ~18
    Birth about 1824 | Alabama, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
14 October 1850Clarke County, Alabama, United States1
Last Edited 31 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S1841] 1850 US Federal Census, Clarke County, Alabama, population schedule, p. 59-60, dwelling/family 435/435, Burrell A Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 July 2020.)
    Burrell A Clanton 28, $1000, ALA; Becky 26, ALA; Roda 7, ALA; James 6, ALA; Birrell 4, ALA; Richard 2, ALA
Family Explorer

Ellen Clanton

F, #8561, b. about 1824

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)
  • 1824
    Birth
    About 1824 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

William J. Clanton

M, #8562, b. about 1827, d. 11 August 1902

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)

Family: Mary Ann Amanda Hudson (b. 16 June 1836, d. 27 July 1928)

DaughterDelilah J Clanton (b. about 1856)
DaughterNancy Rebecca Clanton (b. about 1858)
DaughterRhoda E Clanton (b. about 1861)
SonBurrell Alexander Clanton (b. about 1865)
DaughterAda C Clanton (b. about 1868)
DaughterCatharine M Clanton (b. about 1871)
SonJohn E Clanton (b. about 1874)
DaughterMartha C Clanton (b. about 1878)
William James Jefferson Clanton
  • CSAS
    William J. Clanton served with the CSA in the American Civil War. Private, Company I, 38th Regiment Alabama Infantry
  • 1827
    Birth
    About 1827 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • 1853~26
    Marriage | Mary Ann Amanda Hudson
    27 June 1853 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    Mary Ann Amanda Hudson
    Age 17
    Birth on 16 June 1836 | Monroe County, Alabama, United States
    Death: on 27 July 1928 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • 1863~36
    Military
    9 December 1863 | Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, United States
    He enlisted in the CSA on 9 December 1863 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1880~53
    LandGrant
    15 May 1880 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    He was issued a land grant for 79 80/100 acres on 15 May 1880 in Clarke County, Alabama, United States.
    Citation: 2
  • 1897~70
    MilPension
    11 August 1897 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    He was was awarded a military pension by Alabama for CSA service on 11 August 1897 in Clarke County, Alabama, United States.
    Citation: 3
  • 1902~75
    Death
    11 August 1902 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • Burial
    Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Last Edited 1 September 2021

Citations

  1. [S1363] , Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama, NARA M311, 508 rolls (http:www.fold3.com: Fold3.com), William J. Clanton. Hereinafter cited as Alabama CSA Service Records.
    Enlisted 9 December 1863 for three years. Private, Company I 38th Regiment Alabama Infantry. Captured at Missionary Ridge 25 November 1863. Paroled December 6 1863.
  2. [S1887] United States BLM, "U. S. General Land Office Records 1796-1907", database, Ancestry.com 2008 ( : accessed 27 July 2021), William J. Clanton, #429
  3. [S1992] "Alabama, Texas & Virginia, U.S. Confederate Pensions 1884-1958", database, Ancestry.com 2010 ( : accessed 17 July 2020), William J Clanton; Alabama
Family Explorer

Jane Clanton

F, #8563, b. about 1806

Parents

FatherBurrell Alexander Clanton, Senior (b. about 1785, d. 11 November 1858)
MotherRhoda Jane Moore (b. 6 October 1786, d. 9 June 1862)
Last Edited 8 August 2021
Family Explorer

Brantley Hare

M, #8564
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

Herbert Presnell

M, #8565
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

Absolom Presnell

M, #8566
  • 1826
    Marriage | Jane Clanton
    12 December 1826 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    Jane Clanton
    Age ~20
    Birth about 1806 | Tennessee, United StatesG
Last Edited 28 May 2021
Family Explorer

Mary Ann Amanda Hudson

F, #8567, b. 16 June 1836, d. 27 July 1928

Family: William J. Clanton (b. about 1827, d. 11 August 1902)

DaughterDelilah J Clanton (b. about 1856)
DaughterNancy Rebecca Clanton (b. about 1858)
DaughterRhoda E Clanton (b. about 1861)
SonBurrell Alexander Clanton (b. about 1865)
DaughterAda C Clanton (b. about 1868)
DaughterCatharine M Clanton (b. about 1871)
SonJohn E Clanton (b. about 1874)
DaughterMartha C Clanton (b. about 1878)
  • 1836
    Birth
    16 June 1836 | Monroe County, Alabama, United States
  • 185317
    Marriage | William J. Clanton
    27 June 1853 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    William J. Clanton
    Age ~26
    Birth about 1827 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    Death: on 11 August 1902 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • 190367
    MilPension
    11 August 1903 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
    Citation: 1
  • 192892
    Death
    27 July 1928 | Clarke County, Alabama, United States
  • Burial
    Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Last Edited 1 September 2021

Citations

  1. [S1992] "Alabama, Texas & Virginia, U.S. Confederate Pensions 1884-1958", database, Ancestry.com 2010 ( : accessed 27 July 2021), Martha Clanton; Alabama. Reclassification 9 December 1920.
Family Explorer

Agnes ("Aggy") Clanton

F, #8568, b. 15 August 1739

Parents

FatherRichard Clanton, I (b. about 1708, d. 1750)
MotherAgnes West (b. about 1712, d. about 1755)
  • 1739
    Birth
    15 August 1739 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
  • 175111
    Guardian
    21 May 1751 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 2
  • 175213
    Sponsor | Father-God | David Clanton, I
    13 December 1752 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Agnes ("Aggy") Clanton was a sponsor for William McGee.
    Citation: 3
Last Edited 10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1903] Joel Ricks, Compiler, Albemarle Parish Records, 1739-1777: Parts of the Two Counties of Surry & Sussex, Virginia, volume 1 (N.p.: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1943) p. 1, Aggy Clanton
  2. [S1900] Surry County, Virginia, British America, Surry County, Virginia Order Books 1671-1877 1751-53, p. 7, Agness Clanton Guardianship, 21 May 1751
  3. [S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 89, David and Aggy Clanton Sponsorship
Family Explorer

William Charles Clanton

M, #8569, b. about 1684, d. between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726

Parents

FatherEdward Richard Crichton Clanton (b. about 1659, d. about 1725)
MotherSarah Mary Evans (b. 28 February 1655)

Family: Mary Seward Holt (b. about 1690, d. between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751)

SonRichard Clanton, I+ (b. about 1708, d. 1750)
SonJohn Clanton, I+ (b. about 1710, d. before 16 August 1781)
DaughterJoanah Clanton (b. about 1713, d. before 20 April 1759)
SonNathaniel Clanton, I+ (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
SonMarcus Clanton (b. about 1717, d. 18 March 1773)
SonWilliam Clanton (b. about 1719, d. about 1760)
DaughterAnne Clanton+ (b. about 1720)
DaughterAgnes Clanton+ (b. about 1722, d. about 1751)
DaughterMary Clanton+ (b. about 1724)
  • 1684
    Birth
    About 1684 | Charles City, Virginia, British America
  • 1708~24
    Marriage | Mary Seward Holt
    About 1708 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Mary Seward Holt
    Age ~18
    Birth about 1690 | Hog Island, Surry, Virginia, British America
    Death: between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1725~41
    Will
    15 September 1725 | Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America
    William Charles Clanton signed a will on 15 September 1725 in Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America.
    Citation: 1
  • Death
    Between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1726
    EstateInventory
    15 October 1726 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    The estate inventory of William Charles Clanton was recorded on on 15 October 1726 in in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 2
Last Edited 10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): p. 649, Will of William Clanton.
  2. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): p. 655
Family Explorer

Mary Seward Holt

F, #8570, b. about 1690, d. between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751

Parents

FatherWilliam Holt (b. about 1668, d. about 1726)
MotherElizabeth Seward (b. about 1670, d. between 13 June 1737 and 21 September 1737)

Family: William Charles Clanton (b. about 1684, d. between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726)

SonRichard Clanton, I+ (b. about 1708, d. 1750)
SonJohn Clanton, I+ (b. about 1710, d. before 16 August 1781)
DaughterJoanah Clanton (b. about 1713, d. before 20 April 1759)
SonNathaniel Clanton, I+ (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
SonMarcus Clanton (b. about 1717, d. 18 March 1773)
SonWilliam Clanton (b. about 1719, d. about 1760)
DaughterAnne Clanton+ (b. about 1720)
DaughterAgnes Clanton+ (b. about 1722, d. about 1751)
DaughterMary Clanton+ (b. about 1724)
Inventory Received-Mary Holt Clanton
  • 1690
    Birth
    About 1690 | Hog Island, Surry, Virginia, British America
  • 1708~18
    Marriage | William Charles Clanton
    About 1708 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    William Charles Clanton
    Age ~24
    Birth about 1684 | Charles City, Virginia, British America
    Death: between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1725~35
    Executor | Will | William Charles Clanton
    15 September 1725 | Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America
    In William Charles Clanton's will dated on 15 September 1725 in Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America, Mary Seward Holt was named as executor.
    Citation: 1
  • 1726~36
    Submitter | EstateInventory | William Charles Clanton
    15 October 1726 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    She submitted the inventory of William Charles Clanton on on 15 October 1726 in in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 2
  • 1737~47
    Heir | Will | Elizabeth Seward
    13 June 1737 | Lawne's Creek, Surry, Virginia, British America
    In Elizabeth Seward's will dated on 13 June 1737 in Lawne's Creek, Surry, Virginia, British America, Mary Seward Holt was named as an heir.
    Citation: 3
  • 1750~60
    Will
    16 October 1750 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    She signed a will on 16 October 1750 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+. Recorded 21 May 1751.
    Citation: 4
  • Death
    Between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1751
    EstateInvenApp
    25 July 1751 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 5
Last Edited 29 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): p. 649, Will of William Clanton.
  2. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): p. 655
  3. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): pp. 729-30
  4. [S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): pp. 697-98, Mary Clanton Will.
  5. [S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): p. 718
Family Explorer

John Clanton, I

M, #8571, b. about 1710, d. before 16 August 1781

Parents

FatherWilliam Charles Clanton (b. about 1684, d. between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726)
MotherMary Seward Holt (b. about 1690, d. between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751)

Family: Lucinda Anne Amy Wyche (b. about 1720, d. between 16 October 1803 and 5 January 1804)

DaughterLucy Elizabeth Clanton+ (b. 23 May 1740, d. between 5 January 1804 and 3 October 1805)
DaughterAbigail ("Abby") Clanton+ (b. 17 April 1742, d. about 1811)
SonDrury Clanton+ (b. 17 August 1744, d. between 9 October 1781 and 2 February 1782)
DaughterMartha ("Patty") Clanton+ (b. 14 April 1747, d. after 5 January 1804)
DaughterMary Clanton, Twin+ (b. 2 December 1750, d. before 16 October 1803)
DaughterAmy Clanton, Twin (b. 2 December 1750)
SonJohn Clanton, II+ (b. 31 December 1758, d. between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790)
Will Prove-John Clanton_1781_Sussex
  • 1710
    Birth
    About 1710 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1738~28
    Marriage | Lucinda Anne Amy Wyche
    About 1738 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Lucinda Anne Amy Wyche
    Age ~18
    Birth about 1720 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Death: between 16 October 1803 and 5 January 1804 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
  • 1741~31
    Land Pat
    15 March 1741 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    John Clanton, I, was issued a land patent 130 acres on 15 March 1741 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 1
  • 1744~34
    ProcList | Richard Clanton, I
    8 March 1744 | Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, British America+
    John Clanton, I, was listed on the procession list for in Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, British America+, on on 8 March 1744.
    Citation: 2
  • 1744/45~35
    Father-God
    12 February 1744/45 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He was listed as a godfather/sponsor for Charles Newsum, son of Thomas Newsum Jr. and Tapenas Holt.
    Citation: 3
  • 1750~40
    Executor | Will | Mary Seward Holt
    16 October 1750 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    In Mary Seward Holt's will dated on 16 October 1750 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, John Clanton, I, was named as executor.
    Citation: 4
  • 1751~41
    Witness | Guardian | David Clanton, I
    21 May 1751 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    John Clanton, I, was approved as the guardian of David Clanton, I, on 21 May 1751 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 5
  • 1753~43
    Guardian | GuardianAcct | David Clanton, I
    19 December 1753 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    John Clanton, I, was David Clanton's guardian.
    Citation: 6
  • 1754~44
    Sponsor | Birth | Elizabeth Andrews
    19 October 1754 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He was sponsor of Elizabeth Andrews.
    Citation: 7
  • 1756~46
    Land-Buy
    16 August 1756 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He bought a land patent for 224 acres of land on 16 August 1756 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 8
  • 1760~50
    Land Sale
    16 May 1760 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He and his wife, Amy, sold 100 acres of land to William Rogers on 16 May 1760 in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, for "one-half the costs of taking up and making sure 224 acres of land . . . before sealing and delivering hereof."
    Citation: 9
  • 1763~53
    SlaveSale | Henry Isaac Andrews
    15 September 1763 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    John Clanton, I, sold 5 shillingsto Henry Isaac Andrews on on 15 September 1763 in in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, for $.
    Citation: 10
  • 1771~61
    Land-Buy
    15 August 1771 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    John Clanton, I, bought 15 acres of land from Henry Harrison on 15 August 1771 in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, for £10.
    Citation: 11
  • 1778~68
    Will
    11 April 1778 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
    He signed a will on 11 April 1778 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
    Citation: 12
  • 1781
    Death
    Before 16 August 1781 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
  • 1783
    EstateInvenApp
    4 January 1783 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
    The inventory appraisal of John Clanton, I,'s estate was recorded on on 4 January 1783 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, .
    Citation: 13
Last Edited 26 July 2021

Citations

  1. [S1915] John Clanton; Virginia Land Office Patent Books, 20: pp. 225-26; Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
    South side of Nottoway River bounded by land of Col. Benjamin Harrison.
  2. [S1909] 1744 Procession Lists-Richard Clanton, # 8, p. 17., Albemarle Parish of Surry & Sussex Counties, VA Vestry Books 1742-1786
  3. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 21 May 2020), Charles Newsum
  4. [S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): pp. 697-98, Mary Clanton Will.
  5. [S1900] Surry County, Virginia, British America, Surry County, Virginia Order Books 1671-1877 1751-53, p. 7, David Clanton, 21 May 1751
  6. [S1897] Surry County, Virginia, British America, Guardian Accounts, 1744-1762 p. 147, "Guardian Account of David Clanton by John Clanton", 19 December 1753; digital images, FamilySearch, ( : accessed, 30 May 2021).
  7. [S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p .4, Elizabeth Andrews
  8. [S1915] John Clanton Land Patent, 1756, Virginia Land Office Patent Books, 26 (1747-1748), 2: pp. 288-89.
    224 acres in Surry County for 25 shillings. Thos King line; Cornelius Loftin line; Wm Rogers line; Richard Avery line; Col. Benjamin Harrsion line.
  9. [S1948] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book B (1754-1778), pp. 95-96. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB B.
    Recorded 16 May 1760. Wit.: Nathaniel Holt and Levi Gilliam. 100 acres for "one-half the costs for taking up and making sure 224 acres of land." This the land granted John Clanton by papent dated 16 August 1756. South side of Nottoway. Cornelius Loftin's line, between Loftin and Wm Rogers, Richard Avery line.
  10. [S1949] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book C (1754-1778), pp. 10-11. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB C.
    Recorded 15 September 1763. Wit.: Nathaniel Holt, Jesse Williamson, John Knight. "for the advancement in the world of Henry Andrews" "He hath intermarried with my daughter, Lucy. 5 shillings for "one Negro boy slave by the name of Peter and aged 13."
  11. [S1950] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book D (1754-1778), pp. 374-75. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB D.
    Recorded 15 August 1771. Wit.: Jesse Williamson. 15 acres in Sussex for £10. Corner Henry Harrison's line; corner Arthur Williamson; Clanton's spring branch; Lee's branch.
  12. [S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book C: p. 422, Will of John Clanton 1778
  13. [S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates Book D: pp. 116-117.
Family Explorer

Agnes Clanton

F, #8572, b. about 1722, d. about 1751

Parents

FatherWilliam Charles Clanton (b. about 1684, d. between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726)
MotherMary Seward Holt (b. about 1690, d. between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751)

Family: William Wiggins (b. about 1724)

SonRichard Wiggins (b. 18 April 1749)
  • 1722
    Birth
    About 1722 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1725~3
    Heir | Will | William Charles Clanton
    15 September 1725 | Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America
    In William Charles Clanton's will dated on 15 September 1725 in Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America, Agnes Clanton was named as an heir.
    Citation: 1
  • 1745~23
    Marriage | William Wiggins
    About 1745 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    William Wiggins
    Age ~21
    Birth about 1724 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1751~29
    Death
    About 1751 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
Last Edited 9 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): p. 649, Will of William Clanton.
Family Explorer

Joanah Clanton

F, #8573, b. about 1713, d. before 20 April 1759

Parents

FatherWilliam Charles Clanton (b. about 1684, d. between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726)
MotherMary Seward Holt (b. about 1690, d. between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751)
  • 1713
    Birth
    About 1713 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1725~12
    Heir | Will | William Charles Clanton
    15 September 1725 | Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America
    In William Charles Clanton's will dated on 15 September 1725 in Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America, Joanah Clanton was named as an heir.
    Citation: 1
  • 1759
    Death
    Before 20 April 1759 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1769
    Sponsor | Father-God | Martha ("Patty") Clanton
    23 November 1769 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Joanah Clanton was a sponsor for Moses Johnson Gilliam.
    Citation: 2
Last Edited 28 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): p. 649, Will of William Clanton.
  2. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 30 May 2020), Moses Johnson Gilliam
Family Explorer

Nathaniel Clanton, I

M, #8574, b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759

Parents

FatherWilliam Charles Clanton (b. about 1684, d. between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726)
MotherMary Seward Holt (b. about 1690, d. between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751)

Family: Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

SonReuben Clanton (b. 26 September 1741)
DaughterMildred Clanton (b. 27 November 1743)
DaughterMartha Clanton (b. 30 May 1746)
SonMicajah Clanton (b. 21 July 1748)
SonBurrell Clanton (b. 4 June 1750)
DaughterPhoebe Clanton (b. 12 November 1752)
SonNathaniel Clanton, II+ (b. 20 January 1755, d. between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816)
SonWilliam Clanton (b. 10 April 1757, d. 3 May 1804)
SonHolt Clanton+ (b. 5 May 1759, d. between 20 October 1826 and 2 November 1829)
  • 1715
    Birth
    15 September 1715 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 172510
    Heir | Will | William Charles Clanton
    15 September 1725 | Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America
    In William Charles Clanton's will dated on 15 September 1725 in Southwark, Surry, Virginia, British America, Nathaniel Clanton, I, was named as an heir.
    Citation: 1
  • 173115
    Land Sale | Edward Clanton
    20 April 1731 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Nathaniel Clanton, I, sold 150 acres of land to Nathaniel Clanton, I, on 20 April 1731 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, for £5.
    Citation: 2
  • 1738~23
    Marriage | Mary Holsenbrook
    About 1738 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Mary Holsenbrook
    Age ~20
    Birth about 1718 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 173822
    Estate Adm
    21 February 1738 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He named administrator(s) for the estate of Nathaniel Phillips on 21 February 1738 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 3
  • 173923
    EstateInventory
    14 April 1739 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 4
  • 174226
    Father-God
    16 June 1742 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He was listed as a godfather/sponsor for Fortune Gilliam (daughter of Charles & Mary Gilliam).
    Citation: 5
  • 174428
    Principal3 | ProcList | Richard Clanton, I and John Clanton, I
    8 March 1744 | Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, British America+
    Was listed on the procession list for in Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, British America+, on on 8 March 1744.
    Citation: 6
  • 174832
    ProcList | Richard Clanton, I
    29 January 1748 | Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, British America+
    Nathaniel Clanton, I, was listed on the procession list for in Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, British America+, on on 29 January 1748.
    Citation: 7
  • 174934
    Land Buy
    22 December 1749 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He bought 190 acres of land from Levi Gilliam (Surry) and John Gilliam (Northampton, NC) on 22 December 1749 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 8
  • 175035
    Heir | Will | Mary Seward Holt
    16 October 1750 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    In Mary Seward Holt's will dated on 16 October 1750 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, Nathaniel Clanton, I, was named as an heir.
    Citation: 9
  • 175236
    Land Sale
    7 August 1752 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He sold 2 tracts (95 acres and 150 acres) of land to Benjamin Soesbury on 7 August 1752 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, for 50 pounds.
    Citation: 10
  • 175842
    Father-God
    15 June 1758 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    He was listed as a godfather/sponsor for Nathaniel Rachael.
    Citation: 11
  • Will
    14 FEBRARY 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British North America
    He signed a will 14 FEBRARY 1759 in Sussex County, Virginia, British North America.
    Citation: 12
  • 1759
    Death
    Between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1759
    EstateInventory
    20 July 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    The estate inventory of Nathaniel Clanton, I, was recorded on on 20 July 1759 in in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 13
Last Edited 21 July 2021

Citations

  1. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): p. 649, Will of William Clanton.
  2. [S1902] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 8 (1724-1738): pp. 87-89
  3. [S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): pp. 15-16, Will of Nathaniel Phillips.
  4. [S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): p. 54
  5. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 20 May 2021), Fortune Gilliam
  6. [S1909] 1744 Procession Lists-Richard Clanton, # 8, p. 17., Albemarle Parish of Surry & Sussex Counties, VA Vestry Books 1742-1786
  7. [S1909] Procession List 1748, 19: p. 53., Albemarle Parish of Surry & Sussex Counties, VA
  8. [S1917] Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 6 (1749-1753), p. 51. Hereinafter cited as Surry DB 6.
    Recorded 16 January 1749. Witnesses: Jphn Hargrove, John Southworth, and Burrell Gilliam. Levi Gilliam of Surry and John Gilliam of Northampton County, NC to Nathaniel Clanton. 190 acres in Albemarle Parish bounded by Little Swamp, Cornelius Loftin and John Battle.
  9. [S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): pp. 697-98
  10. [S1917] Surry DB 6, p. 504.
    Recorded 26 September 1752. Wit.: Thomas Oliver, William Green, and John Bishop. 95 acres in Albemarle (being a patent dated 24 March 1725 granted to Nathaniel Phillips and sold by him to Nathaniel Clanton) bounded by Col. Henry Harrison, John Gilliam, and Charles Mabry. The other tract is 150 acres (being the lower part of 400 acres granted Edward Clanton on 27 September 1729) which Nathaniel Clanton bought from Edward Clanton on 21 April 1731.
  11. [S1892] Gilliams of Virginia, Nathaniel Rachael
  12. [S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book A: p. 128, Will-Nathaniel Clanton I
  13. [S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates Book A: p. 134
Family Explorer

William Clanton

M, #8575, b. about 1719, d. about 1760

Parents

FatherWilliam Charles Clanton (b. about 1684, d. between 15 September 1725 and 21 September 1726)
MotherMary Seward Holt (b. about 1690, d. between 16 October 1750 and 21 May 1751)
  • 1719
    Birth
    About 1719 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1750~31
    Heir | Will | Mary Seward Holt
    16 October 1750 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    In Mary Seward Holt's will dated on 16 October 1750 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+, William Clanton was named as an heir.
    Citation: 1
  • 1760~41
    Death
    About 1760
Last Edited 28 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): pp. 697-98, Mary Clanton Will.

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