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Tempe Gilliam

F, #8676, b. 21 February 1771

Parents

FatherJohn Gilliam (b. 29 February 1748, d. about 1825)
MotherMary Clanton, Twin (b. 2 December 1750, d. before 16 October 1803)
  • 1771
    Birth
    21 February 1771 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
Last Edited10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 20 May 2021), Tempe Gilliam
Family Explorer

Elizabeth ("Betsy") Holt

F, #8677, b. 21 November 1767

Parents

FatherNathaniel Holt (b. about 1737, d. before 12 January 1815)
MotherAbigail ("Abby") Clanton (b. 17 April 1742, d. about 1811)
  • 1767
    Birth
    21 November 1767 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
Last Edited10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 30 May 2020), Betsy Holt
Family Explorer

Drury Roe

M, #8678, b. 23 May 1770

Parents

FatherWilliam Roe (b. about 1746)
MotherMartha ("Patty") Clanton (b. 14 April 1747, d. after 5 January 1804)
  • 1770
    Birth
    23 May 1770 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
Last Edited10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 20 May 2020), Drury Roe
Family Explorer

Benjamin Andrews

M, #8679, b. 10 November 1766

Parents

FatherHenry Isaac Andrews (b. about 1734, d. between 21 June 1800 and 2 April 1801)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Clanton (b. 23 May 1740, d. between 5 January 1804 and 3 October 1805)
  • 1766
    Birth
    10 November 1766 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
Last Edited10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 30 May 2019), Benjamin Andrews
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Andrews

F, #8680, b. 19 October 1754

Parents

FatherHenry Isaac Andrews (b. about 1734, d. between 21 June 1800 and 2 April 1801)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Clanton (b. 23 May 1740, d. between 5 January 1804 and 3 October 1805)
  • 1754
    Birth
    19 October 1754 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
  • 180045
    Heir | Will | Henry Isaac Andrews
    21 June 1800 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
    In Henry Isaac Andrews's will dated on 21 June 1800 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Elizabeth Andrews was named as an heir.
    Citation: 2
Last Edited10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [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
  2. [S1991] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book F (1796-1812), pp. 240-41. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB F.
Family Explorer

Robert Andrews

M, #8681, b. 1 June 1768

Parents

FatherHenry Isaac Andrews (b. about 1734, d. between 21 June 1800 and 2 April 1801)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Clanton (b. 23 May 1740, d. between 5 January 1804 and 3 October 1805)
  • 1768
    Birth
    1 June 1768 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
Last Edited10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [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, Robert Andrew
Family Explorer

George Andrews

M, #8682, b. 19 February 1770

Parents

FatherHenry Isaac Andrews (b. about 1734, d. between 21 June 1800 and 2 April 1801)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Clanton (b. 23 May 1740, d. between 5 January 1804 and 3 October 1805)
  • 1770
    Birth
    19 February 1770 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Citation: 1
  • 180030
    Heir | Will | Henry Isaac Andrews
    21 June 1800 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
    In Henry Isaac Andrews's will dated on 21 June 1800 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, George Andrews was named as an heir.
    Citation: 2
Last Edited10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [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, George Andrews
  2. [S1991] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book F (1796-1812), pp. 240-41. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB F.
Family Explorer

Sarah Johnson

F, #8683, b. about 1753

Parents

FatherMoses Johnson
MotherAnne Clanton (b. about 1729, d. about 1763)
  • 1753
    Birth
    About 1753 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
Last Edited20 June 2021
Family Explorer

David Johnson

M, #8684, b. about 1755

Parents

FatherMoses Johnson
MotherAnne Clanton (b. about 1729, d. about 1763)
  • 1755
    Birth
    About 1755 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
Last Edited20 June 2021
Family Explorer

Lucy Elizabeth Cook

F, #8685, b. about 1727, d. after 6 August 1810

Family: Thomas Clanton (b. about 1726, d. between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794)

SonBenjamin Clanton+ (b. about 1750, d. before 3 November 1810)
SonEdward Thomas Clanton+ (b. about 1751, d. 24 December 1824)
DaughterSarah Clanton (b. about 1752)
DaughterMartha ("Patsy") Clanton (b. about 1753, d. between 1848 and 049)
DaughterMary Clanton (b. about 1759, d. 4 June 1844)
DaughterFrances Clanton (b. 5 January 1765, d. 24 December 1849)
  • 1727
    Birth
    About 1727 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
  • 1748
    Marriage | Thomas Clanton
    About 1748 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Thomas Clanton
    Birth about 1726 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton and Lucy Elizabeth Cook were married about 1748 in Brunswick County, Virginia, British America.
  • 1794
    Estate Adm | Thomas Wright
    10 February 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    She and Thomas Wright were named administrator(s) for the estate of Thomas Clanton on 10 February 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1794
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Thomas Clanton
    Between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    She attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Thomas Clanton between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citations: 2,3
  • 1810
    Death
    After 6 August 1810 | Iredell County, North Carolina, United StatesG

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
Between 1784 and 1787Surry County, North Carolina, United States4
20 September 1790Surry County, North Carolina, United States5
6 August 1810Iredell County, North Carolina, United StatesG6
Last Edited24 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1930] Surry County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1779-1867, with Suits Brought to County Court, 1788-1801, February Term 1794, "Letters of Administration for the Estate of Thomas Clanton", Feb 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2021).
  2. [S1923] Thomas Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 30-32. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Clanton Estate Papers.
  3. [S1931] Surry County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wills, Inventories & Settlements, 1777-1798, August Term 1794, "Estate Sale-Thomas Clanton", pp. 36-38.; digital images, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2020).
  4. [S1922] "North Carolina, U.S., State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787", database, Ancestry.com (2006 : accessed 30 May 2020), Thomas Clanton; p. 152
  5. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 6, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 30 May 2020.)
  6. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Iredell County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 170, Lucy Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 Jun 2021.)
Family Explorer

Edward Thomas Clanton

M, #8686, b. about 1751, d. 24 December 1824

Parents

FatherThomas Clanton (b. about 1726, d. between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Cook (b. about 1727, d. after 6 August 1810)

Family: Elizabeth Fox (b. about 1760, d. after February 1825)

DaughterAmelia Clanton
DaughterSusan Clanton
SonCharles Clanton (b. about 1783)
SonJohn Wesley Clanton (b. about 1784)
SonJohn Clanton (b. about 1790, d. about 1844)
SonRufus Clanton (b. about 1794, d. 7 September 1886)
SonWilliam Edward Clanton (b. about 1803, d. 1888)
  • 1751
    Birth
    About 1751 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
  • 1781
    Marriage | Elizabeth Fox
    About 1781 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Elizabeth Fox
    Birth about 1760 | Virginia, British America
    Death: after February 1825
    Edward Thomas Clanton and Elizabeth Fox were married about 1781 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
  • 1788
    Witness | Land-Buy | Thomas Clanton
    6 November 1788 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton witnessed the land-buy of Thomas Clanton on 6 November 1788 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1794
    Bond secuity | Estate Adm | Lucy Elizabeth Cook and Thomas Wright
    10 February 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton listed as bond security for the estate administration.
    Citation: 2
  • 1794
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Thomas Clanton
    Between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Thomas Clanton between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citations: 3,4
  • 1797
    Land Sale
    25 March 1797 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton sold 225 acres of land to Benjamin Clanton on 25 March 1797 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £250.
    Citation: 5
  • 1798
    Beneficiary | Estate Set | Thomas Clanton
    21 February 1798 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton was a beneficiary of Thomas Clanton's estate settlement.
    Citations: 6,7
  • 1810
    Census (fam) | Elizabeth Fox
    22 September 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton and Elizabeth Fox appeared in the census on 22 September 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 8
  • 1810
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Benjamin Clanton
    27 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Benjamin Clanton on 27 November 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citation: 9
  • 1820
    Census (fam) | Elizabeth Fox
    21 September 1820 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton and Elizabeth Fox appeared in the census on 21 September 1820 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 10
  • 1824
    Death
    24 December 1824 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    He died on 24 December 1824 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. Drown in Yadkin River.
  • 1825
    Estate Adm
    February 1825 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 11
  • 1825
    Estate Sale
    May 1825 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 12
  • 1825
    EstateInventory
    May 1825 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 12

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
Between 1784 and 1787Surry County, North Carolina, United States13
26 September 1790Surry County, North Carolina, United States14
13 September 1800Surry County, North Carolina, United States15
Last Edited28 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1928] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book D, p 431.
  2. [S1930] Surry County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1779-1867, with Suits Brought to County Court, 1788-1801, February Term 1794, "Letters of Administration for the Estate of Thomas Clanton", Feb 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2021).
  3. [S1923] Thomas Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 30-32. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Clanton Estate Papers.
  4. [S1931] Surry County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wills, Inventories & Settlements, 1777-1798, August Term 1794, "Estate Sale-Thomas Clanton", pp. 36-38.; digital images, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2020).
  5. [S1934] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book G, p. 37.
  6. [S1931] Surry County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wills, Inventories & Settlements, 1777-1798, February Term 1798, "Estate Settlement-Thomas Clanton p. 95".
  7. [S1923] Thomas Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 42-44.
  8. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 688, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 Jun 2021.)
  9. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 5-6. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  10. [S1847] 1820 US Census, Wilkes County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 502, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 Jun 2020.)
  11. [S1944] Wilkes County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1798-1868, "Estate Admin for Edward Clanton"; may term 1825, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 24 Jun 2020).
  12. [S1944] Wilkes County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1798-1868, May 1825, "EdwardClanton Estate-Inventory and Sales".
  13. [S1922] "North Carolina, U.S., State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787", database, Ancestry.com (2006 : accessed 30 May 2020), Edward Clanton; p. 152
  14. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 6, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 30 May 2020.)
  15. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 544, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2021.)
Family Explorer

Benjamin Clanton

M, #8687, b. about 1750, d. before 3 November 1810

Parents

FatherThomas Clanton (b. about 1726, d. between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Cook (b. about 1727, d. after 6 August 1810)

Family: Elizabeth Darby (b. about 1751)

DaughterNancy Ann Clanton (b. about 1771)
SonThomas Clanton+ (b. about 1773, d. October 1820)
DaughterLucy Clanton (b. about 1774, d. 11 February 1859)
SonEdward Charles Clanton (b. about 1775, d. about 1834)
DaughterMartha ("Patty") Clanton (b. about 1776, d. before 11 November 1828)
DaughterMary Clanton (b. about 1778)
SonCharles Clanton (b. about 1780)
  • 1750
    Birth
    About 1750 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
  • 1770
    Marriage | Elizabeth Darby
    About 1770 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Elizabeth Darby
    Birth about 1751
    Benjamin Clanton and Elizabeth Darby were married about 1770 in Brunswick County, Virginia, British America.
  • 1784
    Census (fam) | Elizabeth Darby
    1784 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He and Elizabeth Darby appeared in the census in 1784 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1784
    Land-Buy
    20 February 1784 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He bought 180 acres of land from Valentine Reese on 20 February 1784 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £120.
    Citation: 2
  • 1790
    Census (fam) | Elizabeth Darby
    13 October 1790 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He and Elizabeth Darby appeared in the census on 13 October 1790 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 3
  • 1791
    Land-Buy
    14 November 1791 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He bought 251 acres of land from George Holcombe on 14 November 1791 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £140.
    Citation: 4
  • 1792
    Land Sale
    12 December 1792 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He sold 251 acres of land to James Hutchens on 12 December 1792 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £100. This tract is the exact land that Benjamin bought from George Holcombe on 14 November 1791.
    Citation: 5
  • 1794
    Bond secuity | Estate Adm | Lucy Elizabeth Cook and Thomas Wright
    10 February 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton listed as bond security for the estate administration.
    Citation: 6
  • 1795
    Land-Buy
    16 July 1795 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He bought 20 acres of land from the State of North Carolina on 16 July 1795 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for 30 shillings/100 acres rent.
    Citation: 7
  • 1797
    Land Sale
    27 January 1797 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He sold 100 acres of land to Thomas Clanton on 27 January 1797 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £80.
    Citation: 8
  • 1799
    Land Sale
    5 February 1799 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He sold 125 acres of land to Joseph Reavis on 5 February 1799 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £175.
    Citation: 9
  • 1800
    Census (fam) | Elizabeth Darby
    22 September 1800 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He and Elizabeth Darby appeared in the census on 22 September 1800 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 10
  • 1801
    Land Sale | Thomas Clanton
    22 October 1801 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton sold 100 acres of land to Benjamin Clanton on 22 October 1801 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £100.
    Citation: 11
  • 1802
    Land Sale | Thomas Clanton
    2 April 1802 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton sold 100 acres of land to Thomas Clanton on 2 April 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £100.
    Citation: 12
  • 1802
    Land War
    26 November 1802 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton was issued a land warrant for 100 acres on 26 November 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 13
  • 1804
    Land Sale | Edward Charles Clanton
    15 February 1804 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton sold 100 acres of land to Edward Charles Clanton on 15 February 1804 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £50.
    Citation: 14
  • 1810
    Death
    Before 3 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 15
  • 1810
    EstateInventory
    3 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 16
  • 1810
    Estate Sale
    27 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 17
  • 1813
    Estate Set
    23 January 1813 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 17
Last Edited27 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1922] "North Carolina, U.S., State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787", database, Ancestry.com (2006 : accessed 21 May 2021), Benjamin Clanton; p 153
  2. [S1932] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book C, pp. 82-83.
  3. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 6/521, Benjamin Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2021.)
  4. [S1929] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book E, pp. 164-65.
  5. [S1933] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book F, p. 44.
  6. [S1930] Surry County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1779-1867, with Suits Brought to County Court, 1788-1801, February Term 1794, "Letters of Administration for the Estate of Thomas Clanton", Feb 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2021).
  7. [S1934] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book G, p. 13.
  8. [S1934] , p. 36.
  9. [S1936] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book H, p. 212-13.
  10. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. p 544, Edward, Thomas Clanton Benjamin; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2021.)
  11. [S1938] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book I, p. 214.
  12. [S1937] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book N, p. 283.
  13. [S1938] , pp. 433-34.
  14. [S1940] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book K, pp. 228-29.
  15. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, 18pp. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  16. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 12-18.
  17. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 5-6.
Family Explorer

Martha ("Patsy") Clanton

F, #8688, b. about 1753, d. between 1848 and 049

Parents

FatherThomas Clanton (b. about 1726, d. between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Cook (b. about 1727, d. after 6 August 1810)
  • 1753
    Birth
    About 1753 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
  • 1785
    Marriage | Howell Barker, Senior
    About 1785 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Howell Barker, Senior
    Birth 24 February 1749/50 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Death: 11 September 1847 | Pigeon Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, United States
    Howell Barker, Senior, and Martha ("Patsy") Clanton were married about 1785 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
  • Death
    Between 1848 and 049 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
Last Edited25 June 2021
Family Explorer

Sarah Clanton

F, #8689, b. about 1752

Parents

FatherThomas Clanton (b. about 1726, d. between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Cook (b. about 1727, d. after 6 August 1810)
  • 1752
    Birth
    About 1752 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
Last Edited21 June 2021
Family Explorer

Mary Clanton

F, #8690, b. about 1759, d. 4 June 1844

Parents

FatherThomas Clanton (b. about 1726, d. between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Cook (b. about 1727, d. after 6 August 1810)
  • 1759
    Birth
    About 1759 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
  • 1780
    Marriage | Thomas Wright
    7 June 1780 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright
    Age 22
    Birth 18 February 1758 | Fauquier County, Virginia, British America
    Death: 22 June 1840 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright and Mary Clanton were married on 7 June 1780 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
  • 1844
    Death
    4 June 1844 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Last Edited22 June 2021
Family Explorer

Frances Clanton

F, #8691, b. 5 January 1765, d. 24 December 1849

Parents

FatherThomas Clanton (b. about 1726, d. between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794)
MotherLucy Elizabeth Cook (b. about 1727, d. after 6 August 1810)
  • 1765
    Birth
    5 January 1765 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
  • 1787
    Marriage | Luke Wiles
    About 1787 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Luke Wiles
    Birth 14 March 1767 | Virginia, British America
    Luke Wiles and Frances Clanton were married about 1787 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
  • 184984
    Death
    24 December 1849 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
Last Edited25 June 2021
Family Explorer

Thomas Wright

M, #8692, b. 18 February 1758, d. 22 June 1840
  • 1758
    Birth
    18 February 1758 | Fauquier County, Virginia, British America
  • 178022
    Marriage | Mary Clanton
    7 June 1780 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Mary Clanton
    Birth about 1759 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: 4 June 1844 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright and Mary Clanton were married on 7 June 1780 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
  • 179234
    Witness | Land-Buy | Thomas Clanton
    17 May 1792 | Western District, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright witnessed the land-buy of Thomas Clanton on 17 May 1792 in Western District, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1794~36
    Estate Adm
    February 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 2
  • 179435
    Estate Adm | Lucy Elizabeth Cook
    10 February 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright and Thomas Wright were named administrator(s) for the estate of Thomas Clanton on 10 February 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 3
  • 1794
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Thomas Clanton
    Between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Thomas Clanton between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citations: 4,5
  • 179739
    Witness | Land Sale | Thomas Clanton
    10 April 1797 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright witnessed the land sale of Thomas Clanton on 10 April 1797 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, 309 acres.
    Citation: 6
  • 184082
    Death
    22 June 1840 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Last Edited22 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1929] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book E, pp. 189-90.
  2. [S1923] Thomas Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 1-65. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Clanton Estate Papers.
  3. [S1930] Surry County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1779-1867, with Suits Brought to County Court, 1788-1801, February Term 1794, "Letters of Administration for the Estate of Thomas Clanton", Feb 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2021).
  4. [S1923] Thomas Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 30-32.
  5. [S1931] Surry County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wills, Inventories & Settlements, 1777-1798, August Term 1794, "Estate Sale-Thomas Clanton", pp. 36-38.; digital images, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2020).
  6. [S1936] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book H, p. 64.
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Darby

F, #8693, b. about 1751

Family: Benjamin Clanton (b. about 1750, d. before 3 November 1810)

DaughterNancy Ann Clanton (b. about 1771)
SonThomas Clanton+ (b. about 1773, d. October 1820)
DaughterLucy Clanton (b. about 1774, d. 11 February 1859)
SonEdward Charles Clanton (b. about 1775, d. about 1834)
DaughterMartha ("Patty") Clanton (b. about 1776, d. before 11 November 1828)
DaughterMary Clanton (b. about 1778)
SonCharles Clanton (b. about 1780)
  • 1751
    Birth
    About 1751
  • 1770
    Marriage | Benjamin Clanton
    About 1770 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Benjamin Clanton
    Birth about 1750 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: before 3 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton and Elizabeth Darby were married about 1770 in Brunswick County, Virginia, British America.
  • 1784
    Census (fam) | Benjamin Clanton
    1784 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton and she appeared in the census in 1784 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1790
    Census (fam) | Benjamin Clanton
    13 October 1790 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton and she appeared in the census on 13 October 1790 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 2
  • 1800
    Census (fam) | Benjamin Clanton
    22 September 1800 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton and she appeared in the census on 22 September 1800 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 3
  • 1810
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Benjamin Clanton
    27 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    She attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Benjamin Clanton on 27 November 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citation: 4
  • 1810
    WidProv
    7 December 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 5
Last Edited26 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1922] "North Carolina, U.S., State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787", database, Ancestry.com (2006 : accessed 21 May 2021), Benjamin Clanton; p 153
  2. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 6/521, Benjamin Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2021.)
  3. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. p 544, Edward, Thomas Clanton Benjamin; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2021.)
  4. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 5-6. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  5. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers, p. 7.
Family Explorer

Thomas Clanton

M, #8694, b. about 1773, d. October 1820

Parents

FatherBenjamin Clanton (b. about 1750, d. before 3 November 1810)
MotherElizabeth Darby (b. about 1751)

Family: Sarah Moore (b. about 1773, d. 24 July 1860)

DaughterFanny Clanton (b. about 1794)
SonJames Clanton (b. about 1795)
SonBenjamin G Clanton (b. about 1801, d. about 1853)
DaughterRachel Clanton (b. 4 May 1808, d. 13 May 1881)
DaughterLucy Clanton (b. about 1811)
  • 1773
    Birth
    About 1773 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
  • 1793
    Marriage | Sarah Moore
    21 March 1793 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Sarah Moore
    Birth about 1773 | Surry County, North Carolina, British America
    Death: 24 July 1860 | Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
    Thomas Clanton and Sarah Moore were married on 21 March 1793 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1794
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Thomas Clanton
    Between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Thomas Clanton between 2 June 1794 and 14 July 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citations: 2,3
  • 1795
    Chain-bearer | Land-Buy | Benjamin Clanton
    16 July 1795 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton was a chain-bearer in Benjamin Clanton's state land grant survey.
    Citation: 4
  • 1797
    Land Sale
    10 April 1797 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He sold 309 acres of land to Willaim Foote on 10 April 1797 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £205.
    Citation: 5
  • 1798
    Beneficiary | Estate Set | Thomas Clanton
    21 February 1798 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton was a beneficiary of Thomas Clanton's estate settlement.
    Citations: 6,7
  • 1798
    Land Sale
    23 June 1798 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton sold 1000 acres of land to Samuel L. Davis on 23 June 1798 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £150.
    Citation: 8
  • 1800
    Census (fam) | Sarah Moore
    13 September 1800 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He and Sarah Moore appeared in the census on 13 September 1800 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 9
  • 1801
    Land Sale | Benjamin Clanton
    22 October 1801 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton sold 100 acres of land to Benjamin Clanton on 22 October 1801 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £100.
    Citation: 10
  • 1802
    Land Sale | Benjamin Clanton
    2 April 1802 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton sold 100 acres of land to Thomas Clanton on 2 April 1802 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £100.
    Citation: 11
  • 1810
    Census (fam) | Sarah Moore
    26 September 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    He and Sarah Moore appeared in the census on 26 September 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 12
  • 1810
    Estate Adm | John Hoppes
    14 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton and John Hoppes were named administrator(s) for the estate of Benjamin Clanton on 14 November 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 13
  • 1810
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Benjamin Clanton
    27 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Benjamin Clanton on 27 November 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citation: 14
  • 1814
    Land-Buy
    25 March 1814 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton bought 60 acres of land from William Williams on 25 March 1814 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for $100.
    Citation: 15
  • 1820
    Death
    October 1820 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
  • 1821
    Estate Sale
    February 1821 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 16
Last Edited28 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1833] "North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011", online database 2012, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020), Thomas Clanton - Sarah Moore; p 92
  2. [S1923] Thomas Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 30-32. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Clanton Estate Papers.
  3. [S1931] Surry County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wills, Inventories & Settlements, 1777-1798, August Term 1794, "Estate Sale-Thomas Clanton", pp. 36-38.; digital images, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2020).
  4. [S1934] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book G, p. 13.
  5. [S1936] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book H, p. 64.
  6. [S1931] Surry County, North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Wills, Inventories & Settlements, 1777-1798, February Term 1798, "Estate Settlement-Thomas Clanton p. 95".
  7. [S1923] Thomas Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 42-44.
  8. [S1939] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book P, pp. 452-54.
  9. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 544, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2020.)
  10. [S1938] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book I, p. 214.
  11. [S1937] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book N, p. 283.
  12. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 178/665, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 Jun 2020.)
  13. [S1930] Surry County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1779-1867, with Suits Brought to County Court, 1788-1801, November 1810, "Benjamin Clanton-Estate Administration", 14 Nov 1810; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2021).
  14. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 5-6. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  15. [S1937] , pp. 268-69.
  16. [S1945] Surry County, North Carolina, Accounts, Inventories & Settlements 1772-1963, p. 67, Estate Sale-Thomas Clanton; FamilySearch
Family Explorer

Sarah Moore

F, #8695, b. about 1773, d. 24 July 1860

Family: Thomas Clanton (b. about 1773, d. October 1820)

DaughterFanny Clanton (b. about 1794)
SonJames Clanton (b. about 1795)
SonBenjamin G Clanton (b. about 1801, d. about 1853)
DaughterRachel Clanton (b. 4 May 1808, d. 13 May 1881)
DaughterLucy Clanton (b. about 1811)
  • 1773
    Birth
    About 1773 | Surry County, North Carolina, British America
  • 1793
    Marriage | Thomas Clanton
    21 March 1793 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton
    Birth about 1773 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: October 1820 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton and Sarah Moore were married on 21 March 1793 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 1
  • 1800
    Census (fam) | Thomas Clanton
    13 September 1800 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton and she appeared in the census on 13 September 1800 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 2
  • 1810
    Census (fam) | Thomas Clanton
    26 September 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton and she appeared in the census on 26 September 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 3
  • 1820
    WidProv
    November 1820 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 4
  • 1820
    Estate Adm
    November 1820 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 5
  • 1824
    Land-Buy | Benjamin G Clanton, Lucy Clanton, Martha ("Patty") Clanton, Nancy Ann Clanton, Jacob Hinshaw, Thomas Hinshaw, and John Hoppes
    21 April 1824 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Sarah Moore bought land 120 acres on 21 April 1824 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, from Lucy Clanton for $500.
    Citation: 6
  • 1860
    Death
    24 July 1860 | Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Last Edited28 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1833] "North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011", online database 2012, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 May 2020), Thomas Clanton - Sarah Moore; p 92
  2. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 544, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2020.)
  3. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 178/665, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 Jun 2020.)
  4. [S1923] Thomas Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Clanton Estate Papers.
  5. [S1930] Surry County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1779-1867, with Suits Brought to County Court, 1788-1801, "Estate Administration-Thomas Clanton", Nov 1820; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 Jun 2021).
  6. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
Family Explorer

Lucy Clanton

F, #8696, b. about 1774, d. 11 February 1859

Parents

FatherBenjamin Clanton (b. about 1750, d. before 3 November 1810)
MotherElizabeth Darby (b. about 1751)
Last Edited26 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
Family Explorer

Thomas Hinshaw

M, #8697
  • 1794
    Marriage | Lucy Clanton
    11 February 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Lucy Clanton
    Birth about 1774 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: 11 February 1859 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Hinshaw and Lucy Clanton were married on 11 February 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
  • 1810
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Benjamin Clanton
    27 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Hinshaw attended and purchased items in the amount of at the estate sale of Benjamin Clanton on 27 November 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citation: 1
  • 1824
    Land-Buy | Benjamin G Clanton, Lucy Clanton, Martha ("Patty") Clanton, Nancy Ann Clanton, Jacob Hinshaw, John Hoppes, and Sarah Moore
    21 April 1824 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Hinshaw bought land 120 acres on 21 April 1824 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, from Lucy Clanton for $500.
    Citation: 2
Last Edited24 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 5-6. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  2. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
Family Explorer

Nancy Ann Clanton

F, #8698, b. about 1771

Parents

FatherBenjamin Clanton (b. about 1750, d. before 3 November 1810)
MotherElizabeth Darby (b. about 1751)
Last Edited24 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
Family Explorer

Jacob Hinshaw

M, #8699
Last Edited24 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 5-6. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  2. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
Family Explorer

Luke Wiles

M, #8700, b. 14 March 1767
  • 1767
    Birth
    14 March 1767 | Virginia, British America
  • 1787
    Marriage | Frances Clanton
    About 1787 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Frances Clanton
    Birth 5 January 1765 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: 24 December 1849 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
    Luke Wiles and Frances Clanton were married about 1787 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
  • 180134
    Witness | Land Sale | Thomas Clanton and Benjamin Clanton
    22 October 1801 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Luke Wiles witnessed the land sale of Thomas Clanton on 22 October 1801 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, 100 acres.
    Citation: 1
Last Edited25 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1938] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book I, p. 214.

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