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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 Edited 10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 20 May 2021), Tempe Gilliam
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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+
    Elizabeth ("Betsy") Holt was born on 21 November 1767 in Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 1
Last Edited 10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 30 May 2020), Betsy Holt
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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 Edited 10 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 20 May 2020), Drury Roe
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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 Edited 10 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+
    Elizabeth Andrews was born on 19 October 1754 in 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 Edited 10 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.
    Recorded 2 April 1801. Wit.: Buckner Lanier and William Loftin. Exec: Lucy Andrews and Isaac Andrews. Wife: Lucy; Sons: Henry, George, Isaac, and Ambrose. Daus.: Abby, Elizabeth, Amy, Lucy, and Sally.
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+
    Robert Andrews was born on 1 June 1768 in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG+.
    Citation: 1
Last Edited 10 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 Edited 10 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.
    Recorded 2 April 1801. Wit.: Buckner Lanier and William Loftin. Exec: Lucy Andrews and Isaac Andrews. Wife: Lucy; Sons: Henry, George, Isaac, and Ambrose. Daus.: Abby, Elizabeth, Amy, Lucy, and Sally.
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 Edited 20 June 2021
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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 Edited 20 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+
  • 1748~21
    Marriage | Thomas Clanton
    About 1748 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Thomas Clanton
    Age ~22
    Birth about 1726 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: between 16 August 1793 and 9 May 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
  • 1794~67
    Estate Adm | Thomas Wright
    10 February 1794 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Lucy Elizabeth Cook 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 Edited 24 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", February 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 June 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.
    This lengthy estate file contains papers for two Thomas Clantons. The bulk of the papers reference the estate of Thomas Clanton (b. 1726 in Surry County, Virginia), son of Edward Clanton. There are also some papers about the widow, Sarah Moore, of Thomas Clanton (b. 1773 in Surry County, North Carolina), son of Benjamin, son of the aforementioned Thomas Clanton (or Thomas Clanton's grandson). Sarah Moore Clanton files court papers for her dower 1/3 of 100 acres owned by her husband and a year's maintenance.
  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 June 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.)
    Thomas Clanton: FWM 16 up-1; FWM U16-1; FWF-1.
  6. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Iredell County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 170, Lucy Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 20 June 2021.)
    Lucy Clanton: 1-FWF 45 and up; 2 slaves.
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
  • 1781~30
    Marriage | Elizabeth Fox
    About 1781 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Elizabeth Fox
    Age ~21
    Birth about 1760 | Virginia, British America
    Death: after February 1825
  • 1788~37
    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
  • 1794~43
    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
  • 1797~46
    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
  • 1798~47
    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
  • 1810~59
    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: 8
  • 1824~73
    Death
    24 December 1824 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Edward Thomas Clanton died on 24 December 1824 at age ~73 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. Drown in Yadkin River.
  • 1825
    Estate Adm
    February 1825 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 9
  • 1825
    Estate Sale
    May 1825 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 10
  • 1825
    EstateInventory
    May 1825 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 10

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
Between 1784 and 1787Surry County, North Carolina, United States11
26 September 1790Surry County, North Carolina, United States12
13 September 1800Surry County, North Carolina, United States13
22 September 1810Surry County, North Carolina, United States14
21 September 1820Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States15
Last Edited 28 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1928] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book D, p 431.
    Recorded August term 1789. Wit.: Joseph Hill, Edward Clanton, and Carter Hudspeth Jr.. North side of the South Fork of Deep Creek.
  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", February 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 June 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.
    This lengthy estate file contains papers for two Thomas Clantons. The bulk of the papers reference the estate of Thomas Clanton (b. 1726 in Surry County, Virginia), son of Edward Clanton. There are also some papers about the widow, Sarah Moore, of Thomas Clanton (b. 1773 in Surry County, North Carolina), son of Benjamin, son of the aforementioned Thomas Clanton (or Thomas Clanton's grandson). Sarah Moore Clanton files court papers for her dower 1/3 of 100 acres owned by her husband and a year's maintenance.
  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 June 2020).
  5. [S1934] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book G, p. 37.
    Recorded May Term 1795. Wit.: Edward Clanton, Samuel Sprinkle. South side of Deep Creek. Smith's Creek.
  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.
    The balance due the estate was £488.11.2
  8. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 5-6. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  9. [S1944] Wilkes County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1798-1868, "Estate Admin for Edward Clanton"; may term 1825, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 24 June 2020).
  10. [S1944] Wilkes County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1798-1868, May 1825, "EdwardClanton Estate-Inventory and Sales".
  11. [S1922] "North Carolina, U.S., State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787", database, Ancestry.com (2006 : accessed 30 May 2020), Edward Clanton; p. 152
  12. [S1844] 1790 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 6, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 30 May 2020.)
    Edward Clanton: FWM 16 up-2; FWM U16-3; FWF-4.
  13. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 544, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2021.)
    Edward Clanton: 1 FWM 26-44; 1-FWF u10; 1- FWF 16-25.
  14. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 688, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 June 2021.)
    Edward Clanton: 2 FWM U10; 1 FWM 26-44; 3 FWF U10; 1 FWF 10-15; 1 FWF 26-44.
  15. [S1847] 1820 US Census, Wilkes County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 502, Edward Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 June 2020.)
    Edward Clanton: 1 FWM 16-18; 1 FWM 18-26; 1 FWM 45 up; 1 FWF U10; 1 FWF 16-26; 1 FWF to 45; 1 FWF 45 up.
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
  • 1770~20
    Marriage | Elizabeth Darby
    About 1770 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Elizabeth Darby
    Age ~19
    Birth about 1751
  • 1784~34
    Land-Buy
    20 February 1784 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Benjamin Clanton bought 180 acres of land from Valentine Reese on 20 February 1784 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, for £120.
    Citation: 1
  • 1791~41
    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: 2
  • 1792~42
    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: 3
  • 1794~44
    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: 4
  • 1795~45
    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: 5
  • 1797~47
    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: 6
  • 1799~49
    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: 7
  • 1801~51
    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: 8
  • 1802~52
    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: 9
  • 1802~52
    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: 10
  • 1804~54
    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: 11
  • 1810
    Death
    Before 3 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 12
  • 1810
    EstateInventory
    3 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 13
  • 1810
    Estate Sale
    27 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    The estate sale for Benjamin Clanton was held on on 27 November 1810 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, .
    Citation: 14
  • 1813
    Estate Set
    23 January 1813 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 14

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
1784Surry County, North Carolina, United States15
13 October 1790Surry County, North Carolina, United States16
22 September 1800Surry County, North Carolina, United States17
Last Edited 27 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1932] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book C, pp. 82-83.
    Recorded August Session 1784. Wit.: Thomas Clanton, John Gwaltney, and John James. 180 acres for £120. This land being part of a larger Granville grant to Valentine Reese. Southside of Deep Creek. Peter Sprinkles' line.
  2. [S1929] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book E, pp. 164-65.
    Recorded February Term 1792. Wit.: John Thos Longino, Frederick Long. 251 acres for £140; being part of a larger state grant to George Holcombe of 24 October 1782 (Book B, p. 239). North fork of Deep Creek; John Williams' line, corner of Grimes and George Holcombe.
  3. [S1933] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book F, p. 44.
    Recorded November Term 1793. Wit.: Abner Greenwood, Archbald Johnson, and Ann Greenwood. 251 acres for £100. Exact same land that Benjamin bought from George Holcombe. Southside of north fork of Deep Creek. Adjoining Grimes Holcombe, Robert Johnson, John Randleman.
  4. [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", February 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 June 2021).
  5. [S1934] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book G, p. 13.
    Grant #1619. Entry 564 in Book 87, p. 374 on 5 January 1793. Survey order 24 May 1794; survey 10 January 1795. Crew: Thomas Clanton, Jonathan Sprinkles. Issued 16 July 1795. On the waters of the south fork of Deep Creek adjoining Peter Sprinkle and himself.
  6. [S1934] , p. 36.
    Recorded May Term 1797. Wit.: David Welch, Moses Sprinkle, and Jonathan Reavis. 100 acres for £80. South fork of Deep Creek. Sprinkle's line, Benjamin Clanton's Spring branch. Benjamin inherited this tract of land from his father, Thomas.
  7. [S1936] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book H, p. 212-13.
    Recorded February Term 1800. Wit.: William Cain, Mathias Cain, Charles Steelman. 125 acres for £175, south side of Deep Creek, being part of a 560 acre tract granted by Granville to John Bryan. George Steelman's corner; Smiths Creek. Benjamin inherited this tract of land from his father, Thomas.
  8. [S1938] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book I, p. 214.
    Recorded November Term 1801. Wit.: Luke Wiles. 100 acres for £100. Southside of south fork of Deep Creek. Sprinkles line, Benj Clanton's Sprin branch.
  9. [S1937] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book N, p. 283.
    Wit.: Joseph Reavis and Edward Clanton. 100 acres for £100. Southside of south fork of Deep Creek. Sprinkles' corner; Benjamin Clanton's Spring branch. Recoreded August Term 1816. Deed was sent to probate because Benjamin was dead, Joseph Reavis eas dead, and Edward Clanton was out of the state. Moses Sprinkle proved the deed.
  10. [S1938] , pp. 433-34.
    Grant # 2227. Entry 10 November 1801. 100 acre grant: 50 shillings/100 acres. Waters of Deep Creek.
  11. [S1940] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book K, pp. 228-29.
    Recorded May Term 1804. Wit.: John Binkley. Waters on Deep Creek; Rutledges' line.
  12. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, 18pp. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  13. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 12-18.
  14. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 5-6.
  15. [S1922] "North Carolina, U.S., State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787", database, Ancestry.com (2006 : accessed 21 May 2021), Benjamin Clanton; p 153
  16. [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.)
    Benjamin Clanton: 4-FWM 16 & up; 1- FWM U16; 3-FWF.
  17. [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.)
    Benjamin Clanton: 1-FWM 45 and up; 1-FWF 45 and up.
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
  • 1785~32
    Marriage | Howell Barker, Senior
    About 1785 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Howell Barker, Senior
    Age ~35
    Birth on 24 February 1749/50 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG+
    Death: on 11 September 1847 | Pigeon Creek, Iredell, North Carolina, United States
  • Death
    Between 1848 and 049 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
Last Edited 25 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 Edited 21 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
  • 1780~21
    Marriage | Thomas Wright
    7 June 1780 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Wright
    Age 22
    Birth on 18 February 1758 | Fauquier County, Virginia, British America
    Death: on 22 June 1840 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
  • 1844~85
    Death
    4 June 1844 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Last Edited 22 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
  • 1787~22
    Marriage | Luke Wiles
    About 1787 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Luke Wiles
    Age ~20
    Birth on 14 March 1767 | Virginia, British America
  • 184984
    Death
    24 December 1849 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
Last Edited 25 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
    Age ~21
    Birth about 1759 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: on 4 June 1844 | 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 Edited 22 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1929] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book E, pp. 189-90.
    Recorded February term 1793. Wit.: Thomas Wright and John Defrey. 1000 acres in Western District of NC-now western Tennessee. North fork of Forked Deer River. Lewis corner, Davidson's corner.
  2. [S1923] Thomas Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 1-65. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Clanton Estate Papers.
    Also found in: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 (Ancestry, 2015) Surry County, North Carolina, Estate Records 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Surry County); Probate Place: Surry, North Carolina.
  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", February 1794; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 June 2021).
  4. [S1923] Thomas Clanton Estate Papers, pp. 30-32.
    This lengthy estate file contains papers for two Thomas Clantons. The bulk of the papers reference the estate of Thomas Clanton (b. 1726 in Surry County, Virginia), son of Edward Clanton. There are also some papers about the widow, Sarah Moore, of Thomas Clanton (b. 1773 in Surry County, North Carolina), son of Benjamin, son of the aforementioned Thomas Clanton (or Thomas Clanton's grandson). Sarah Moore Clanton files court papers for her dower 1/3 of 100 acres owned by her husband and a year's maintenance.
  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 June 2020).
  6. [S1936] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book H, p. 64.
    Recorded May Term 1798. Wit.: Thomas Wright, John Barber. 309 acres for £205. South fork of Deep Creek. Edward Clanton's line. Thomas inherited this tract of land from his grandfather, Thomas Clanton.
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
  • 1770~19
    Marriage | Benjamin Clanton
    About 1770 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Benjamin Clanton
    Age ~20
    Birth about 1750 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: before 3 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
  • 1810~59
    Buyer | Estate Sale | Benjamin Clanton
    27 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Elizabeth Darby 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
  • 1810~59
    WidProv
    7 December 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 2

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
1784Surry County, North Carolina, United States3
13 October 1790Surry County, North Carolina, United States4
22 September 1800Surry County, North Carolina, United States5
Last Edited 26 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. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers, p. 7.
  3. [S1922] "North Carolina, U.S., State Census of North Carolina, 1784-1787", database, Ancestry.com (2006 : accessed 21 May 2021), Benjamin Clanton; p 153
  4. [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.)
    Benjamin Clanton: 4-FWM 16 & up; 1- FWM U16; 3-FWF.
  5. [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.)
    Benjamin Clanton: 1-FWM 45 and up; 1-FWF 45 and up.
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
  • 1793~20
    Marriage | Sarah Moore
    21 March 1793 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Sarah Moore
    Age ~20
    Birth about 1773 | Surry County, North Carolina, British America
    Death: on 24 July 1860 | Wilson County, Tennessee, 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
  • 1795~22
    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
  • 1797~24
    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
  • 1798~25
    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
  • 1798~25
    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
  • 1801~28
    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: 9
  • 1802~29
    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: 10
  • 1810~37
    Estate Adm | John Hoppes
    14 November 1810 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 11
  • 1810~37
    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: 12
  • 1814~41
    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: 13
  • 1820~47
    Death
    October 1820 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
  • 1821
    Estate Sale
    February 1821 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 14

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
13 September 1800Surry County, North Carolina, United States15
26 September 1810Surry County, North Carolina, United States16
Last Edited 28 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.
    This lengthy estate file contains papers for two Thomas Clantons. The bulk of the papers reference the estate of Thomas Clanton (b. 1726 in Surry County, Virginia), son of Edward Clanton. There are also some papers about the widow, Sarah Moore, of Thomas Clanton (b. 1773 in Surry County, North Carolina), son of Benjamin, son of the aforementioned Thomas Clanton (or Thomas Clanton's grandson). Sarah Moore Clanton files court papers for her dower 1/3 of 100 acres owned by her husband and a year's maintenance.
  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 June 2020).
  4. [S1934] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book G, p. 13.
    Grant #1619. Entry 564 in Book 87, p. 374 on 5 January 1793. Survey order 24 May 1794; survey 10 January 1795. Crew: Thomas Clanton, Jonathan Sprinkles. Issued 16 July 1795. On the waters of the south fork of Deep Creek adjoining Peter Sprinkle and himself.
  5. [S1936] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book H, p. 64.
    Recorded May Term 1798. Wit.: Thomas Wright, John Barber. 309 acres for £205. South fork of Deep Creek. Edward Clanton's line. Thomas inherited this tract of land from his grandfather, Thomas Clanton.
  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.
    The balance due the estate was £488.11.2
  8. [S1939] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book P, pp. 452-54.
    Recorded May Term 1821. Wit.: James Kelly. 1000 cres for £150. Tract on the north fork of Forked Deer River Western District (now western Tennessee). Thomas inherited this tract from his grandfather, Thomas Clanton.
  9. [S1938] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book I, p. 214.
    Recorded November Term 1801. Wit.: Luke Wiles. 100 acres for £100. Southside of south fork of Deep Creek. Sprinkles line, Benj Clanton's Sprin branch.
  10. [S1937] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book N, p. 283.
    Wit.: Joseph Reavis and Edward Clanton. 100 acres for £100. Southside of south fork of Deep Creek. Sprinkles' corner; Benjamin Clanton's Spring branch. Recoreded August Term 1816. Deed was sent to probate because Benjamin was dead, Joseph Reavis eas dead, and Edward Clanton was out of the state. Moses Sprinkle proved the deed.
  11. [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 November 1810; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 June 2021).
  12. [S1935] Benjamin Clanton, North Carolina Estate Files: Surry County, North Carolina State Archives, pp. 5-6. Hereinafter cited as Benjamin Clanton Estate Papers.
  13. [S1937] , pp. 268-69.
    Recorded May Term 1816. Wit.: David Baity and James Williams. 60 .acres for $100. Land on the waters of Deep Creek
  14. [S1945] Surry County, North Carolina, Accounts, Inventories & Settlements 1772-1963, p. 67, Estate Sale-Thomas Clanton; FamilySearch
  15. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 544, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2020.)
    Thomas Clanton: 2-FWM U10; 1-FWM 26-44; 1 FWF 26-44.
  16. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 178/665, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 June 2020.)
    Thomas Clanton: 1 FWM U10; 2 FWM 10-15; 1 FWM 45 up; 3 FWF U10; 1 FWF 26-44.
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
  • 1793~20
    Marriage | Thomas Clanton
    21 March 1793 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Thomas Clanton
    Age ~20
    Birth about 1773 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: in October 1820 | Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 1
  • 1820~47
    WidProv
    November 1820 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Citation: 2
  • 1820~47
    Estate Adm
    November 1820 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Sarah Moore was named administrator for the estate of Thomas Clanton in November 1820 in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
    Citation: 3
  • 1824~51
    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: 4
  • 1860~87
    Death
    24 July 1860 | Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

U. S. Census Records

DatePlace
13 September 1800Surry County, North Carolina, United States5
26 September 1810Surry County, North Carolina, United States6
Last Edited 28 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. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Clanton Estate Papers.
    This lengthy estate file contains papers for two Thomas Clantons. The bulk of the papers reference the estate of Thomas Clanton (b. 1726 in Surry County, Virginia), son of Edward Clanton. There are also some papers about the widow, Sarah Moore, of Thomas Clanton (b. 1773 in Surry County, North Carolina), son of Benjamin, son of the aforementioned Thomas Clanton (or Thomas Clanton's grandson). Sarah Moore Clanton files court papers for her dower 1/3 of 100 acres owned by her husband and a year's maintenance.
  3. [S1930] Surry County, North Carolina, County Court Minutes 1779-1867, with Suits Brought to County Court, 1788-1801, "Estate Administration-Thomas Clanton", November 1820; image 509, FamilySearch ( : accessed, 21 June 2021).
  4. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
    Recorded February Term 1825. Wit.: James Clanton and Joshua Sprinkle. 120 acres for $500. South fork of Deep Creek. Last of Benjamin Clanton Sr. land. Sold by heirs then residing in the state. John Hoppes and Patty(Clanton), Thomas Hinshaw (Lucy Clanton), Nancy (Clanton) Hinshaw (Jacob), Sarah Clanton (widow of Thomas). Edward had moved out of the state.
  5. [S1845] 1800 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 544, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 May 2020.)
    Thomas Clanton: 2-FWM U10; 1-FWM 26-44; 1 FWF 26-44.
  6. [S1846] 1810 US Census, Surry County, North Carolina, population schedule, p. 178/665, Thomas Clanton; digital images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 June 2020.)
    Thomas Clanton: 1 FWM U10; 2 FWM 10-15; 1 FWM 45 up; 3 FWF U10; 1 FWF 26-44.
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 Edited 26 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
    Recorded February Term 1825. Wit.: James Clanton and Joshua Sprinkle. 120 acres for $500. South fork of Deep Creek. Last of Benjamin Clanton Sr. land. Sold by heirs then residing in the state. John Hoppes and Patty(Clanton), Thomas Hinshaw (Lucy Clanton), Nancy (Clanton) Hinshaw (Jacob), Sarah Clanton (widow of Thomas). Edward had moved out of the state.
Family Explorer

Thomas Hinshaw

M, #8697
Last Edited 24 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.
    Recorded February Term 1825. Wit.: James Clanton and Joshua Sprinkle. 120 acres for $500. South fork of Deep Creek. Last of Benjamin Clanton Sr. land. Sold by heirs then residing in the state. John Hoppes and Patty(Clanton), Thomas Hinshaw (Lucy Clanton), Nancy (Clanton) Hinshaw (Jacob), Sarah Clanton (widow of Thomas). Edward had moved out of the state.
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 Edited 24 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1941] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book S, pp. 242-43.
    Recorded February Term 1825. Wit.: James Clanton and Joshua Sprinkle. 120 acres for $500. South fork of Deep Creek. Last of Benjamin Clanton Sr. land. Sold by heirs then residing in the state. John Hoppes and Patty(Clanton), Thomas Hinshaw (Lucy Clanton), Nancy (Clanton) Hinshaw (Jacob), Sarah Clanton (widow of Thomas). Edward had moved out of the state.
Family Explorer

Jacob Hinshaw

M, #8699
Last Edited 24 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.
    Recorded February Term 1825. Wit.: James Clanton and Joshua Sprinkle. 120 acres for $500. South fork of Deep Creek. Last of Benjamin Clanton Sr. land. Sold by heirs then residing in the state. John Hoppes and Patty(Clanton), Thomas Hinshaw (Lucy Clanton), Nancy (Clanton) Hinshaw (Jacob), Sarah Clanton (widow of Thomas). Edward had moved out of the state.
Family Explorer

Luke Wiles

M, #8700, b. 14 March 1767
  • 1767
    Birth
    14 March 1767 | Virginia, British America
  • 1787~20
    Marriage | Frances Clanton
    About 1787 | Surry County, North Carolina, United States
    Frances Clanton
    Age ~22
    Birth on 5 January 1765 | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
    Death: on 24 December 1849 | Yadkin 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 Edited 25 June 2021

Citations

  1. [S1938] Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book I, p. 214.
    Recorded November Term 1801. Wit.: Luke Wiles. 100 acres for £100. Southside of south fork of Deep Creek. Sprinkles line, Benj Clanton's Sprin branch.

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