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I am looking for any information that will establish the ancestry of James Averitt, who died 1823 in Edgecombe Co., N. C. Any addition/deletions/corrections to the following material welcome.
Descendants of David Averitt[1]
1. DAVID1 AVERITT died in Pitt Co., N. C.
The following discussion is an attempt to delineate the ancestry of 1823 (year of death) James Averitt of Edgecombe Co., N. C. (place of death.) The discussion is complicated by the variable spelling (and likely pronunciation) of the surname. The earliest immigrants apparently used the long "a" vowel sound, while later descendants shifted to the "eh" vowel sound. However, the name can be spelled with an A or an E in the same document by the same court clerk. Of course, the name can also be spelled with an "e" or an "i" in the last vowel position, which does not affect the pronunciation of the name significantly. For this study, I have generally ignored the variation in spelling, although the Averitt spelling appears to have persisted in the group of interest, so I have used it as the preferred spelling.
The second problem is that the persons of interest in this study appear to have lived in an area that today is in the northernmost part of Pitt County, near the hamlet of Bethel, and Conetoe Creek, that at various times has been in either Pitt or Edgecombe County, and is also abuts the line dividing Edgecombe from Martin County. To fully examine the records, searches must be made in Beaufort, Pitt, Edgecombe, and Martin County. To date, I have completed no systematic studies in any of these counties, and have not examined Pitt County deeds at all. This, then, represents a first attempt at organizing the information that has come to hand thus far.
The 1755 Tax List for Beaufort Co., N. C., shows "Jno." Averitt with one white poll,[2] and also Henry Everett and son Thomas Everett with two white polls.[3] However, it is certain that James Averitt was present in the county that year based upon the following deed. James Averett, planter of Pitt Co., N. C., sold a tract of 120 acres for £4 proclamation money to Martin Nelson, Jr. on 1 March 1764.[4] The land adjoined Peter Nelson, and was described as part of a tract purchased by James Averett 1755 from Seth Pilkington, who received the land by patent 25 February 1744.[5]
Pitt County was formed in 1761 in large part from Beaufort County. The tax list for The Pitt County Tax List for 1762 shows Thomas Averett and David Averett, each with one white poll.[6] The list for 1763 shows Charles Averett with one poll and James Averett with James Appolless for a total of two polls.[7]
The deed books of Edgecombe Co., N. C., record that David Averitt, planter, of Beaufort Co., N. C., sold a tract of 150 acres on the south side of the Tar River in Edgecombe Co. to James "Randol" son of Alexander Randol, planter, of Edgecombe Co., N. C., near the land of Alexander Randle and Averitt's plantation "bought of John Birney" for £6 proclamation money on 8 September 1759.[8] This tract was sold by William Randol of Craven Co., N. C. in 1763.[9]
On 11 April 1764 David Averitt, planter, of Pitt Co., N. C., sold Daniel Johnson of Edgecombe Co., N. C., for £8 proclamation money a tract of 117 acres on the south side of the Tar River on Jumping Run and White Oak Branch near Samuel Swearingen's line, being part of a survey of 617 acres purchased by said Averitt from John Burney.[10] This deed was witnessed by John Kirkley and John Meeks. Charles Allen of Pitt Co., N. C. sold this tract to Owen Cravey of Edgecombe Co., N. C. for 70 proclamation money in 1777, in a deed witnessed by Priscilla Johnson, Gabriel Allen, Thomas Belcher, and Drury Stokes.[11]
On 20 October 1764 David Averitt, planter, of Pitt Co., N. C., sold another tract of 300 acres, part of the same 617 acre purchase, to John Kirkley for £40 proclamation money.[12] This deed was witnessed by Daniel Johnson and David Meeks.
David Averitt apparently owned another tract of land on the north side of the Tar River in Edgecombe Co., N. C., as witnessed by the following land transactions. On 1 June 1759 James Burney sold a tract of 195 acres to Abraham Little on Cheek's Mill Creek, adjacent Sharpe, Doil, and David Averitt.[13] Abraham Little then sold 100 acres of land to William Womwell (Womble?) for £10 proclamation money described as adjacent Edward Cobb, Doil, David Averitt, and said Little.[14] John Edwards of Edgecombe Co., N. C., sold a tract of 100 acres on 18 September 1772 to Edward Cobb for £25 with the land as being adjacent to Doil, David Averitt, Abraham Little, and said Cobb.[15] Edward Cobb sold his son William Cobb, "jr." 120 acres on Briery Pond, adjacent Doil, David Averitt, and Abraham Little on 11 May 1776.[16] William Cobb, in turn, sold this tract to Henry Anderson for £60 "hard money" to Henry Anderson on 19 September 1781.[17] This time the land was described as on the Savannah and Briery pond. The deed was witnessed by John May, John Hines, and Edward Cobb.
John Averitt also appears in the Edgecombe Co., N. C., deed books. John Garner of Edgecombe Co., NC sold a tract of 320 acres on the north side of the Tar River and Mayo's Mill Creek adjoining Richard Cheek to John Mayo of Pitt Co., N. C. for £13 proclamation money on 18 April 1772.[18] Title to this land was evidently "impaired" as the deed says “whereas I, Jonathan Garner, pretends to make no right nor title to only 150 acres more or less of the upper part of this deed, bearing date by patent 17 June 1739, and conveyed by a deed from John Doyle to John Averet in the year 1740 and conveyed by John Everett to John Mayo by deed bearing date 1769." This deed was witnessed by Amos Atkinson, Edward Cobb, Sr., and Edward Cobb, Jr. The very next deed recorded, bearing the date of 20 May 1769 is the sale of 320 acres of land from John Averett of Edgecombe Co., N. C., to John Mayo of Pitt Co., N. C., for £80 proclamation money.[19] Witnesses to this deed were the same as the first deed.
On 12 April 1772 John Hodge, Sr., of Edgecombe Co., NC, sold a tract of 200 acres on the north side of the Tar River "adjacent Averitt" to his son, Miles Hodge.[20] Miles Hodge and his wife Mary turned around and sold this tract of land to Joseph Morgan for £200 proclamation money on 6 December 1774.[21] The witness to this deed was Alexander Cromwell. The Averitt of these deeds is likely Charles Averitt of Bertie Co., N. C., who sold 76 acres on the north side of the Tar River on 24 August 1773 to Teagle Taylor of Edgecombe Co., for £8.10.[22] This land was described as adjacent Irwin Toole and Alexander Cromwell, Jr.
Martin Co., N. C., deed book A (1774-1789) has two listings for James Averitt. In the first, dated 31 May 1781 James Goram sold land to Micajah Little that ran along James Averitt’s line.[23] The second deed, written 1 January 1782 shows Thomas Williams of Halifax Co., N. C., selling 200 acres on Conetoe Swamp to James Averett, part of a grant originally made to James Smith by Lord Granville.[24]
The 1790 Census for Pitt Co., N. C.,[25] shows David Averit, (1-0-1-0-0) living in close proximity to John Mayo, David Cobb, Francis Meeks, and David Averit, Jr., (1-2-6-0-0), Edward Cobb, Mary Swearingen, and Benjamin Womble (Womwell?) Sr., who are all reflected in the above mentioned deeds. Also shown in a separate cluster are Peter Mayo, James Everite (1-1-2-0-0), Simon Everite (1-1-2-0-0), Peter Jolly, Peter Mayo (again), William Mayo, James Cobb, Daniel Buntin, and John Buntin. James Everett and Simon Everett are sons of 1786 Simon Everett of Pitt County, N. C. 1823 James Averitt, then, is related to the other group of Averitts, including David, John, Charles, and James. Exactly what those relationships are will have to be determined from the deed books, as the will books are not extant in Pitt County.
Nancy Averitt married Early Alberson or Albritton,[26] and she was identified as a daughter of David Averitt and a sister to Sarah Averitt[27] in deeds recorded in Pitt County in 1825. I suspect these daughters belong to David Averitt, Jr., of the 1790 census.
Child of DAVID AVERITT is:
i. JAMES2 AVERITT, b. before 1755 Pitt Co., N. C., died 1823 Edgecombe Co., N. C.
2. JAMES2 AVERITT (DAVID1) was born 1745 to 1750 in (Beaufort Co., N. C?), and died 1823 in Edgecombe Co., N. C.. He married EDITH (OLDSHOE?) about 1770 in Pitt Co., N. C. She was born about 1755 and died before February 1837 in Edgecombe Co., N. C.
James Averitt first appears in Edgecombe County in the 1800 Census with two males under ten, one 10-16, two 16-26, and himself over 45, with two girls under 10, one 10-16, one 16-26, and one 26-45.[28] In 1810, James Everitt is listed in Capt. Boford's District with one male 10-16, and himself over 45, plus one girl 10-16, one 16-26, and one over 45.[29] In the 1820 Census James Everitt has himself and his wife over 45, and one girl under 10. We can conclude that James Averitt was born before 1755, and that his wife was born between 1754 and 1774.
Nathan Mayo sold to James Averitt a 30 acre tract adjoining Mayo Mill Stream, Taylor and Averitt on 16 February 1804.[30] About 1808, "Kintchen" Everitt and his wife, Tempey Everitt sold to John Griffin for £200 a tract of 132 acres along the waters of the Great Branch of Conoho Creek in Martin Co., N. C.[31] On 27 December 1806, Zadock Staton sold Kinchen "Averit" of Edgecombe Co., a 190 acre tract of land for $575 abutting Mayo, Taylor, and Noah Leggett. The deed was signed by mark by Zadock Staton and Debro Staton, with Nathan Mayo as witness.[32] The deed books have not been searched systematically at the time of this writing.
James Averitt's will was written in Edgecombe Co., N. C., in November 1822 and probated at the November court 1823.[33]
In the Name of God Amen, I James Averitt Senr of Edgecomb [sic] County North Carolina Being of Sound mind and perfect memory (blessed be God) do this fifteenth day of November in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two Make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say:
First, I Loan unto my Beloved Wife Edah Averitt the lands and plantation where we now live on During her Natural Life. I further Loan unto my Beloved Wife Edah Averitt one Negroe Woman by the name of Rachel and one Negroe Boy by the name of Peter. I further Loan unto my Beloved Edah Averitt the following articles (viz) one Rideing [sic] Chair, one mare her choice, two cows and calves her choice, two feather Beds and furniture her choice, two chests, six chairs, two tables, her choice, two Sows and pigs her choice, one Beaufatt [buffet?] and furniture as it now stands or may stand at my death, two iron potts, one Dutch oven, one Tea Kettle, one Spider and frying pan, one Loom and Gear all the pails, piggins tubs, etc. that belongs to me at my death , also one pare [sic] of fire dogs, one Cart and Wheels, I further Loan my Beloved wife Edah Averitt my Still and Barrels with all my Farming plantation tools and utensils of every description during her natural Life.
Secondly. I give unto my son Thomas Averitt Ten Dollars.
Thirdly, I give unto my son Kintchen Averitt Ten Dollars.
Fourthly, I give unto my Daughter Elsey Buntyn five Dollars. I further give unto my Daughter Elsey Buntyns five Children (viz) Benjamin, Everitt, James, Amy, and Sally one Seventh part of all my Estate that shall not be otherwise disposed of in this my Will.
Fifthly, I give unto my Daughter Levina Smiths three children one Seventh part of all my estate that shall not otherwise be disposed of in this my Will.
Sixthly, I give unto my Daughter Claracy Mannings three children (viz) Harriettt, Marina, and Levina one Seventh part of my Estate that shall not be otherwise disposed of in this Will.
Seventhly, I give unto my Daughter Luvyce Smith one Seventh Part of all my Estate that Shall not be otherwise disposed of in this my Will.
Eighthly, I give unto my Daughter Elener Mathews one seventh part of all my Estate that shall not be otherwise disposed of in this my Will.
Ninthly, I give unto my Daughter Sally Godard one Seventh Part of all my estate that Shall not be otherwise disposed of in this my Will.
Tenthly, I give unto my Daughter Edah Baton one Seventh Part of all my Estate that Shall not be otherwise disposed of in this my Will.
Eleventhly, I give unto my two Sons (viz) Edwin and James Averitt all the Lans that I Shall be Seized and possessed With at my Death to them and their heirs forever to be Equally divided between them at or after the death of my wife Edah Avedritt at point of value.
Twelfth & lastly my Will and Desire is that all my Just debts should be paid out of my perishable estate or out of the moneys that Shall be raised thereby.
And I hereby make and ordain my worthy Son Edwin Averitt Executor of this my Last Will and testament in Witness whereof I the Said James Averitt, Senr, have to this my last Will testament Set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
S/ James Averitt (seal)
Signed Sealed published and Declared
by the said James Averitt Senr. the Testator,
as his last Will and Testament, in the presence
of us Who were present at the time of
Signing and sealing thereof.
John Best +
Salley Best
William Best+
Edgecomb County November Court 1823
The within last Will and Testament of James Averitt, Senr decd was exhibited in open Court for Probate and was proven by the Oaths of John Best and William Best two of the subscribing witnesses thereto—And Edwin Averitt the Executor named in the said Will was at the same time qualified thereto. Ordered that the same be certified & then will recorded. Test. Mich. Hearn, CC.
"Eadieth" Everett wrote her will 23 March 1834 and it was proved at the February Court 1837.[34] She left her property to her son James Everett, the rest of her children having already received their share.
The following deeds from Pitt County, N. C., establish that James Averett was in Martin Co., N. C., in 1792.[35]
To all people to whom these presents shall come know that I John Buntin of Pitt County and State of No Carolina sends greeting in our Lord God everlasting. Know ye that I John Buntin for and in consideration of the love and affection I have and bear to my Son Garldess Buntin and for the consideration of the Sum of five Shilings to me in hand paid before the sealing and delivering of these presents…have give granted and conferred by these presents do freely and absolutely give grant and conferred unto the said Galrdress Buntin and his heirs and Assigns forever a certain peace or parcel of Land given to Elsey Avrett by her Aunt Elisabeth Oldhe to have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises unto the said Garldress Buntin his Heirs and Assigns for ever and I the said John Buntin so warrant the said Land and premises unto the said Garldress Buntin and his Heirs and Assigns forever In witness whereof the sd John Buntin hath hereunto set his Hand & Seal this 29th September 1792.
Test: John Williams
Rich'd Bolten John (X) Buntin
Josiah Williams
Received of James Averitt the Sum of Five Shillings in behalf of his grandson Garaldress Buntin it being the full consideration of …Sum given in said Deed, received by me this 29th day of September 1792
Test: Rich'd Bolten
Josiah Williams John (x)Buntin
Know all persons whom it may Concern that I John Buntin of the State of No Carolina and County of Pitt for and in Consideration of the Sum of Fifteen pounds Lawfull money of this State to me in hand paid by James Averet of the County of Martin and State aforesaid whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, sold & delivered and by theses presents according to the due form of Law, do bargain Sell and deliver unto the said James Averet one wooling wheel, one boning [wheel], one hunting Sadle, one bed and furniture, one Washing Tub, one Piggin, one Laddle, one box, one Table, one Tray, Two 2 year old hogges, one foal, old Cow which I bought of Rachel Keel. To have and to hold the said bargained promises unto the said James Averett his Ex'or, Adm'or, and Assigns against all persons shall and will warrant and for Ever Defend by these presents In Witness my hand and Seal this first day of October One Hundred Seven hundred and Ninety two.
Wit: Rd Williams
John Williams John (X) Buntin
October Term 1792
Ordered to be Registered
These deeds, combined with those mentioned previously establish that James Averett was in Martin County by 1792. The 1790 Census shows Jesse Staton, Ezekiel Staton, Zadock Staton, and James Everitt listed consecutively.[36] James Everitt has three males over 16, one male under 16, and six white women, plus one slave in his household. This suggests that five of their seven daughters were born prior to 1790.
Rebecca Staton wrote her will 8 October 1824, and it was proved at the February Court 1830.[37] She left Thomas Everett, son of Kinchen Everett, my negro man Pompey. If Thomas died without heirs, then Polly Watson, daughter of Thomas Watson was to inherit. It appears that Rebecca Staton was the wife of Jesse Staton, who wrote his will on 8 May 1812, and had it proved at the May Court 1813.[38] The will lists sons: Frederick, Thomas, and "Bythal" Staton, and daughters Sarah Manning and Lovey Andrews. This also supports the identification of this James "Everitt" with the James Averitt of Edgecombe Co., N. C.
Scant data are available concerning the births of the children of James and Edith Averitt. Gayle Coberly has posted data concerning this family that shows "Elsy" (Elsie) Everett as being born 5 July 1773. She lists Edwin as the eldest son, presumably because he was the administrator and reports a birth year of 1775. However, Edwin Everett is alive in Martin Co., N. C. in 1830, with his birth year calculated as between 1780 and 1790.[39] This suggests that he is the one male under 16 listed in the 1790 Census. The will lists four sons: Thomas, Kinchen, Edwin, and James. The Census data from 1800 shows six males in the household: James, over 45, two males 16-26, one 10-16, and two under age 10. Edwin Everett seems likely to be the male 10-16. From the 1830 Census his eldest child was born no earlier than 1814, which is consistent with this notion.
The will suggests to me that Thomas and Kinchen are the older sons, and had already received their legacy from their father prior to the will being written. This would make them the two sons 16-26 years of age, and is consistent with the 1790 listing showing two males in addition to James being over 16 years of age, if one allows for some variation in Census ages. In 1820 Kinchen Everett was 26-45 years of age, and so was born 1775-1794. If the previous assumption is correct, then the birth year can be narrowed from 1775 to 1784, based upon the 1800 Census, and really placed about 1774 to account for the report in the 1790 Census. The fact that Kinchen Everett was married and executing deeds by 1806 are also consistent with this estimate.
The Buntyn Family Bible has been posted on the Internet.[40] According to the analysis of the person making the post, the handwriting suggests that the Bible was purchased about 1826 and all of the original entries were made at the same time by Elcy (Everett) Buntyn. The Bible then passed through the families of her son James Everett Buntyn and then his son, Geraldus Everett Buntyn. The names match with those contained in the will of James Averitt. This Bible establishes the birth date for Elcy Buntyn, who is likely the oldest daughter as 5 July 1773. Unfortunately, the Bible does not record where she was born.
The wills of James and Edith Averitt, suggest that James is the youngest son, as he is charged with the care of his mother and receives his legacy only after her death. By the process of elimination, Thomas is the eldest son, and was born before 1774. Given that Elcy was born in July 1773, and we are postulating that Kinchen was born 1774/5, then it is likely that Thomas was born about 1772. These estimates push back the estimated birth year for James Averitt another five years, to 1750. Given his death in 1823, it seems unlikely he was born much before 1743 (making him about 80 years old at his death.) It seems probable, then, that he was born 1745-1750, and that he married Edith, possibly Oldshe or Oldshoe, around 1770.
Children of JAMES AVERITT and EDITH are:
3. i. KINCHEN3 EVERETT, b. about 1775, Edgecombe Co., N. C.; d. 30 April 1835, Davidson Co., Tenn..
ii. THOMAS EVERETT, b. about 1772, North Carolina.
The only Thomas Everett I have found in the 1820 Census that might be this man is Thomas Everett of Bulloch Co., Georgia, who had two men over 45, three boys under ten, and three women in his household.[41] This may be the same man who was in Houston Co., Ga., in the 1830 Census.[42] At the moment I have no further data to confirm or refute these speculations.
iii. EDWIN EVERETT, b. 1780 - 1790, North Carolina; d. after 1834, Martin Co., N. C..
Edwin Everett was of Martin Co., N. C., when he was described as the son of Edith Everett and James Everett, deceased, 18 March 1834.[43]
iv. JAMES EVERETT, b. 1790 - 1800, North Carolina.
James Everett was of Martin Co., N. C., when he sold his interest in the home plantation to his brother, Edwin, on 20 December 1823.[44] When his mother, Edith Everett died, her administrator, Frederick Davenport, filed a claim at the May Court 1837 against James Everett for the property "of which said Edith died possessed, said James having taken and sold the same and run away."[45]
v. ELSY EVERETT, b. 5 July 1773, Pitt Co., N. C.; d. 24 November 1857, Fayette Co., Tenn.; m. JOSEPH GERALDES BUNTYN, about 1790, Pitt Co., N. C.; b. 1 September 1765; d. 6 April 1826, Edgecombe Co., N. C..
Ms. Coberly cites Pitt Co., N. C. Deed Book I:494, 16 August 1779, where Elizabeth Oldshoe left to her cousin Elsey Everett the plantation and goods of Michael Oldshoe, deceased. (see above).
Les Tate has reported on this family as well, and he shows Geralders Joseph Buntyn as being born 1 September 1765 in Scotland and his wife, Elcy or Elsy Everett as born 5 July 1773 in Manchester, England.[46] He does not specifically state the source for this information.
vi. LAVINIA EVERETT, m. SMITH.
vii. CLARACY EVERETT, m. JOHN MANNING.
John Manning was the son of Reuben Manning and Sarah S. Staton. Sarah Staton was daughter of Jesse Staton and Rebecca Everett. Jesse Staton was born 1740 Halifax Co., Va., and died 29 April 1813 Edgecombe Co., N. C. He married Rebecca Everett who was born about 1751 and died about 1834 Edgecombe Co., N. C. It was her will that mentioned Thomas Everett, son of Kinchen Everett cited above. Zadock Staton, who was involved in the 1806 deed with Kinchen Everett was the brother of Jesse Staton. According to the information supplied by Ms. Coberly, the Staton family came to Halifax Co., Va., from Cambridge, Maryland and Snow Hill, Maryland. This may be a clue to the origin of the Averitt/Everett family
viii. LUVYCE EVERETT, m. SMITH.
ix. ELEANOR EVERETT, b. 7 January 1791, North Carolina; m. ENOCH MATTHEWS.
Enoch Matthews and his wife "Ellen" were living in Morgan Co., Ga., when they disposed of her 1/7 interest in the estate of James Everett, deceased.[47]
x. SALLY EVERETT, m. GODDARD.
xi. EDITH EVERETT, m. BATON.
3. KINCHEN3 EVERETT (JAMES2 AVERITT, DAVID1) was born about 1775 in Edgecombe Co., N. C., and died before 30 April 1835 in Davidson Co., Tenn. He married TEMPERANCE STATON about 1806 in Martin Co., N. C.
Robert Everett has looked at the deed books for Edgecombe Co., NC and reports that James Averitt sold Kinchen Averitt 150 acres of land in Edgecombe for $300 on 21 May 1805.[48] Zadock Staton sold 190 acres of land in Edgecombe County to Kinchen Averitt for $570 on 7 December 1806. (This appears to be a repeat of the data cited previously.)
On 20 December 1810 Kinchen Everett sold 300 acres of land in Edgecombe Co. to John Bullard of Martin Co. for $600. The land was described as bounded by James Everett, Ezekiel Staton, and Aaron Cherry. The deed was signed by Kinchen Everett.
In a deed dated 1815 John Ballard of Martin Co. sold two tracts of land in Edgecombe Co. to Kinchen Everett for $600, with the land described as lying on the west side of Mayo Mill Swamp, adjoining James Everett and others. This deed was witnessed by James G. Everett and James Averitt.
On 17 March 1821 Kinchen Everette sold 130 acres to Levin Leggett for $700, with the land described as being bounded by Elza Hawkins. Also recorded on 22 March 1821 Kinchen Everett sold 150 acres of land for $300 to Whitley Crisp, with the land being bounded by James Everett, Ezekiel Staton, and Aaron Cherry. This appears to account for his land in Edgecombe Co., N. C.
Finally, a court order from the Superior Court of Edgecombe Co., N. C. dated 12 September 1825 ordered foreclosure on nine acres of land owned by Kinchen Everett to be seized and sold at auction on the courthouse steps on 15 September 1825. There was no personal property or collateral structures of value included in this foreclosure.
It thus appears that Kinchen Everett sold out and left Edgecombe Co., N. C. in the spring of 1821. Where he was before the appearance in the records of Davidson Co., Tenn., in 1831 is unknown at the present time, but it certainly seems likely that this is the same man.
Rebecca Staton wrote her will 8 October 1824, and it was proved at the February Court 1830.[49] She left Thomas Everett, son of Kinchen Everett, my negro man Pompey. If Thomas died without heirs, then Polly Watson, daughter of Thomas Watson was to inherit. It appears that Rebecca Staton was the wife of Jesse Staton, who wrote his will on 8 May 1812, and had it proved at the May Court 1813.[50] The will lists sons: Frederick, Thomas, and "Bythal" Staton, and daughters Sarah Manning and Lovey Andrews. This also supports the identification of this James "Everitt" with the James Averitt of Edgecombe Co., N. C.
This will establishes that Kinchen Everett had a son named Thomas, which matches the findings in Davidson Co., Tenn., and further strengthens the connection. It also suggests that Temperance was Temperance Staton. Analysis of deeds suggests the Staton and Averitt/Everett families were in proximity in the area around Mayo's Mill, where Edgecombe, Martin, and Pitt Counties come together.
Children of KINCHEN EVERETT and TEMPERANCE STATON are:
4. i. BLAKE B.4 EVERETT, b. 1814, Edgecombe Co., N. C.; d. 26 January 1878, Carroll Co., Tenn.
ii. ARCHIBALD C. EVERETT, b. 7 January 1816, Edgecombe Co., N. C.; d. 24 November 1882, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. MARTHA J. SAVELY, 7 October 1841, Sumner Co., Tenn.; b. 23 February 1816, Tennessee; d. 28 October 1883, Carroll Co., Tenn.
Archibald C. Everett appears in the 1850 Census for Sumner Co., Tenn.,[51] age 34, born in North Carolina, with his wife, Martha, 29, born in Tennessee, and five children: William, 8, Martha, 6, Margaret, 5, Rebecca, 4, and James, 5/12, all born in Tennessee. This suggests that Archibald Everett married Martha in Sumner Co., Tenn., about 1841, which is supported by James Lawler.[52]
Archibald and Martha Everett are in Carroll Co., Tenn., in the 1860 Census,[53] where he is reported to be 46, and she 39. The children include William H., 18, Martha E., 17, Margarett, 14, Rebecca, 12, James, 10, George 8, Thomas, 6, John, 4, and Madison (male) 1.
Archibald and Martha Everett are still in the 19th Civil District in 1870, and have two additional children: Sallie, 10, and Elbert, 10.[54]
Archibald and Martha Everett are buried in the Everett Cemetery, Carroll Co., Tenn., and the dates reported are from their tombstones.[55]
Children of ARCHIBALD EVERETT and MARTHA SAVELY are:
a. WILLIAM H.5 EVERETT, b. 1842, Carroll Co., Tenn.
W. H. Everett, Co. F, 7th Tennessee Cavalry has a marker next to his parents, but there are no dates recorded.[56] I have not explored his service record to see if he was a casualty during the Civil War, but it certainly seems possible.
b. MARTHA E.5 EVERETT, b. 1843, Carroll Co., Tenn.
This may be the M. "C." Everett who married J. A. Hill on September 18, 1866 in Carroll Co., Tenn.
c. MARGARETT5 EVERETT, b. 1846, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. JOSEPH H. CANNON, December 18, 1872, Carroll Co., Tenn.
d. REBECCA5 EVERETT, b. 1848, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. G. L. LUTSINGER, December 26, 1870, Carroll Co., Tenn.
The groom's surname may be spelled Ledsinger. (Transcription at the Gordon Browning Genealogical Library, McKenzie, Tenn.) There is still a Ledsinger Road in Carroll County between Huntingdon and Cedar Grove, off US Hwy 70.
e. JAMES A.5 EVERETT, b. January 15, 1850, Carroll Co., Tenn.; d. March 28, 1938 Carroll Co., Tenn. He m. A. R. SHAW 5 January 1879 Carroll Co., Tenn. She was born March 18, 1859, and died September 14, 1919 Carroll Co., Tenn.
James A. Everett's dates are from his tombstone.[57] The marriage bond lists only J. J. Everett for the groom's name. Finally, A. R. Everettt is described as the wife of J. E. Everett. However the dates fit best the way I have shown them here.
f. GEORGE5 EVERETT, b. 1852.
g. THOMAS5 EVERETT, b. May 1, 1854, Carroll Co., Tenn., d. July 10, 1933 Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. HARRIET MOLLY HENDERSON, December 24, 1869, Carroll Co., Tenn. She was b. January 1, 1854, and d. January 23, 1917.
The marriage record shows the bride as Molly, but the tombstone for T. E. Everett shows her name as Harriet M.[58] Lynn Franklin has identified her as Harriet "L" Warbritton, but shows the same dates from the tombstone.[59]
h. JOHN5 EVERETT, b. 1856.
i. MADISON5 EVERETT, b. 1858, Carroll Co., Tenn., died 1955.
This is probably M. J. Everett, 1858-1955, buried in McLemoresville Cemetery.[60] Also in the same plot is Raymond E. Everett, b. October 26, 1891, d. October 2, 1918 and Gladys Everett, b. July 3, 1896, died October 7, 1918. The latter appear to have been victims of the influenza epidemic.
j. SALLIE EVERETT, b. 1860.
k. ELBERT EVERETT, b. 1860.
iii. THOMAS EVERETT, b. about 1810, Edgecombe Co., N. C.; m. ELIZABETH BENNETT, 24 April 1831, Davidson Co., Tenn.[61]
4. BLAKE B.4 EVERETT (KINCHEN3, JAMES2 AVERITT, DAVID1) was born 1814 in Edgecombe Co., N. C., and died 26 January 1878 in Carroll Co., Tenn. He married NANCY RODWELL BALTHROP 1 March 1836 in Davidson Co., Tenn., daughter of FRANCIS BALTHROP[62] and SALLY RODWELL. She was born 1818 in Warren Co., N. C., and died after 1880 in Carroll Co., Tenn.
Blake B. Everett and Archibald Everett appear together as purchasers from the estate of Kinchen Everett, deceased, on 23 May 1835 in Davidson Co., Tenn.[63] Blake bought one roan mare and colt, and a gun, while Archibald bought a little sorrel filly. Wilson Crockett was the administrator of Kinchen Everett's estate.
The marriage records of Davidson Co., Tenn., show Blake B. Everett obtained a license to marry Nancy R. Balthrop on 22 February 1836.[64] The ceremony was performed 1 March 1836 by Thomas Sherrin, a member of the bride's extended family.[65]
B. B. Everett appears in the 1840 Census for Carroll Co., Tenn., aged 20-30, with Nancy aged 20-30, and two daughters under the age of five.[66] In the 1850 Census, Blake B. Everett was listed as 37, and Nancy listed as 32.[67] In the 1860 Census, he was listed as 46 and she was 42.[68] The names of the children are from these two census lists.
The Carroll County deed books through 1857 have been searched and show the following four deeds involving Blake B. Everett.
I William G. Crockett of the County of Carroll and State of Tennessee have this day Sold and do now convey unto B. B. Everett of the County of Carroll and State of Tennessee to him his heirs and assigns forever for and in Consideration of the Sum Four hundred and Eight Dollars to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged a certain Tract of Land Situated in Said County of Carroll on the South Side of the Road Leading from Huntingdon to McLemoresville and North of the Stage Road leading to Jackson and Bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at the S. W. Corner of G. W. Allen's Tract Bought of James T. Shelby a stake at the North Edge of the McLemoresville Road and runs westwardly with the center of said Road in the East Boundary and my line about 196 poles to a stake in Said Road in the east boundary line of Davis Tract Bought of Samuel Cook with hickory & ash other pointer Thence South with Said Davis and Rodgers line in all 125 poles to a post Oak with ___ post oak pointer Thence East with Hugh Porters line 196 poles to a stake at the South Side of the Jackson or Stage Road with white oak, willow oak, and hickory pointers thence north 127 poles to the beginning Containing One Hundred & Sixty acres & 104 poles of land and I covenant with the said Blake B. Everett first that I am Lawfully seized of said Land and premises bargained. Secondly that I have a good right to sett it & Thirdly that the Same is unencumbered and I the Said Crockett will forever warrant and defend the title of the Same to the Said B. B. Everett to him his heirs and assigns forever against myself my heirs and all persons claiming under me and against the Legal claim or claims of all and person or persons whatever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal This 4th day of July 1853. s/ Wm G. Crockett.
State of Tennessee
Carroll County
This day personally appeared before me W. H. Graves Clerk of the County Court of Said County Wm. G. Crockett with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he signed the within Deed for the purpose therein contained and on the day it bears to date Witness my hand at office July 4th 1853. s/ W. H. Graves, clk
Came to hand 11 o'clock A. M. July 4th 1853. s. B. F. __________, clk.[69]
The fact that this land was obtained from William Crockett is of interest, as Wilson Crockett was administrator of the estate of Kinchen Everett, who is almost surely an older brother of Blake B. Everett. Further, Blake Everett turned around and sold this same parcel of land $600 (almost 150% increase in five months) to Reuben Johnson on 8 December 1853.[70] I have not been able to establish a kinship connection, but suspect one exists between the Crockett and Everett families.
The same year, Blake Everett sold a 17+ acre tract to Joseph Cannon, who was an abutting neighbor.
This indenture made in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Two between Blake B. Everett of the County of Carroll and State of Tennessee of one part and Joseph Cannon of the County and State aforesaid of the other part; Witnesseth that for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty four dollars and forty cents to him the said Blake B. Everett in hand paid by the said Joseph Cannon The receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Hath bargained Sold and doth by these presents Convey unto Joseph Cannon and his heirs and assigns forever a certain Tract or parcel of Land Situate lying in Carroll County and State of Tennessee adjoining the land of William Wilson, Joseph Cannon and Isaac Brown and Bounded as follows to wit: Beginning on William Wilson's South East corner marker, J. E Reeves (?) North 24 1/2 poles to Said Joseph Cannons South West Corner thence east 116 1/2 poles to Isaac Browns line corner on a stake on said line with dogwood and red oak pointers thence south 24 1/2 poles to a stake with an apple tree for pointer thence west 116 1/2 poles to the Beginning containing by estimation 17 acres and three quarters in the same more or less with all and singular hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the Same and all right Interest Claim or demand whatever of him the said Blake B. Everett of in and to said land and bargained premises and every part thereof To have and to hold the above described land and every part and parcel thereof to the said Joseph Cannon his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said Joseph Cannon for his heirs and assigns forever and the said Blake B. Everett for himself and his heirs and assigns the said land and premises and every part and parcel of against himself and his heirs and all persons whatever will warrant and forever defend to the said Joseph Cannon his heirs and assigns. In witness whereof the said Blake B. Everett has hereunto set his hand and seal this date above written. s/ Blake B. Everett
Witnesses
Peter T. Owens and James Cannon
State of Tennessee
County of Carroll
Personally appeared before me W. H. Graves Clerk of the County Court of said County to hereby certify that Peter Owens and James Cannon the Witnsses assigned who being sworn as the Law directs and say that they are well acquainted with B. B. Everett who acknowledged that he signed the within deed for the purpose thereon expressed and on the day it has date. Witness my hand at office Aug 22, 1853 s/ W. H. Graves, Clk.[71]
Blake Everett appears to have done well, as he was able to obtain a patent for a large tract of land, part of which he sold in 1856.
Know all men by these presents that I Blake B. Everett in the County of Carroll & State of Tennessee in consideration of two hundred and seventy six dollars to me in hand paid by Z Gilkey of the aforesaid County & State the Receipt of which is hereby acknowledged do hereby give Grant bargain sell & Convey to the said Z. Gilkey his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land with Buildings thereon and all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging lying and being in the 5th Civil District of Carroll County & State of Tennessee being a part of Grant No. 12798 issued to me by the State of Tennessee on the first day of year 1857 for four hundred Eighteen 3/4 acres and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at Thomas Grays North boundary a stake & running North one hundred and seventy poles to a dead post oak with sassafras and _____ pointers thence East one hundred and thirty poles to a stake with black oak & black jack pointers thence west thirty one poles to a post oak with black oak & Spanish oak pointers thence south twenty nine poles to a black oak with black jack pointers thence west ninety six poles to the beginning containing by estimation one hundred thirty eight acres surveyed by Joseph Cunningham to have and hold the above granted premises to the sd Z. Gilkey his heirs and assigns to his and their use & behoof forever and I the said Blake B. Everett for myself my heirs ex'ors and assigns do covenant with the aid Zephaniah Gilkey his heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee simple of the aforesaid premises that they are…have a good right to sell and convey the same to the sd Zephaniah Gilkey his heirs and assigns forever as above said and that I will and my heirs exec'ors and assigns shall warrant and defend to the said Zephaniah Gilkey his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of any and all persons. In witness whereof I the said Blake B. Everett have hereunto set my hand and seal on this the 20th day of October 1856.
s. B. B. Everett
Witnesses: J. H. Alexander
C. B. Swift
State of Tennessee
County of Carroll
Personally appeared before me Wilburn H. Graves Clerk of the County Court of said County J. H. Alexander and C. B. Swift witnesses subscribed who being duly sworn depose and say that they are personally acquainted with B. B. Everett who acknowledged that he signed the within deed for the purpose thereon expressed. Witness my hand Jan 6, 1857. s/ W. H. Graves[72]
Blake B. Everett appeared in the County Court Minutes twice prior to 1860 in conjunction with road orders.
Ordered by the Court that Blake B. Everett be appointed overseer of the road from Huntingdon to Trenton beginning at Ready (Reedy) Creek east of Henry Tate's old place & be entitled to the hands in the following bounds, to wit: Beginning at John Bryants thence to John T. Lovelace, thence to Brown's Mill, thence to Jesse Shaw's thence to the widow Mathis, thence to Wm. M. Younger's, thence to the beginning so as to include the widow Jones.[73]
Ordered by the Court a lawful Court being present and voting for the same that B. B. Everett be allowed the sum of Twenty one dollars and ninety five cents for building a bridge near Joel Albright's on the road from Huntingdon to Trenton and the Trustee pay the same out of any money in his hands not otherwise appropriated.[74]
Blake B. Everett died intestate in Carroll Co., Tennessee with the result that his estate went to court. The probate file is extant and on file at the Gordon Browning Genealogical Library in McKenzie, Tennessee,[75] [13] but several of the documents have gotten wet and legibility is problematic.
To: W. B. Everett & wife S. E. Everett, Thos. Spears and wife Elizabeth L. Spears, M. M. Green, M. C. Carson & wife Tempy Carson, J. B. Everett, Tennessee Everett, J. R. Everett, J. B. Everett, admin. of B. B. Everett, dec'd., children & heirs at law of the said B. B. Everett.
You are hereby notified that I will make application to the County Court at the Febry term 1880 & on Tuesday the 2nd day of said term for the appointment of commsrs. to lay off & assign to me Homestead & dower out of the land B. B. Everett died seized & possessed of at which time you may appeal and ____ said application if you think proper. This Jany 8, 1880.
s/ Nancy R. Everett.
Children of BLAKE EVERETT and NANCY BALTHROP are:
i. SARAH ANN5 EVERETT, b. 20 June 1836, Davidson Co., Tenn.; d. 24 May 1902, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. WILLIAM BROWN EVERETT,[76] 13 December 1860, Carroll Co., Tenn.; b. 17 April 1826, Carroll Co., Tenn.; d. 26 August 1901, Carroll Co., Tenn.
ii. ELIZABETH H. EVERETT, b. about 1838, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. THOMAS SPEARS.
iii. JAMES KINCHEN EVERETT, b. about 1841, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. MARGARET MORGAN, 1 January 1867, Carroll Co., Tenn.
iv. MARY MARGARET EVERETT, b. 1 December 1845, Carroll Co., Tenn.; d. 9 July 1895, Greene Co., Mo.; m. WILLIAM NEWTON CANNON, 19 December 1866, Carroll Co., Tenn.; b. 30 June 1833, Carroll Co., Tenn.; d. 20 July 1899, Christian Co., Mo.
Information about this family obtained from an Internet source.[77] Joseph Cannon purchased a 17 acre tract of land from Blake B. Everett in 1853 as described above. This source also reports that William N. Cannon enlisted as a private in Company A, 24th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment on 5 August 1861 in Springfield, Missouri. Since his marriage in Carroll Co., Tenn., after the Civil War is of record,[78] the assumption is that he came home to stay with his parents, married the girl next door, and then eventually went back to Missouri.
v. NANCY TEMPERANCE EVERETT, b. about 1847, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. (1) N. C. TOMLINSON, 17 July 1872, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. (2) M. C. CARSON, before 1880, Carroll Co., Tenn.
That Nancy T. Everett was "Tempy" seems apparent from the lawsuit described above. There are no other women named "Tempy" or who were the right age to marry N. C. Tomlinson in 1872, yet by 1880, her husband was clearly M. C. Carson. I have not looked in the records for a marriage of M. C. Carson to Temperance Tomlinson, but this seems plausible.
vi. WILLIAM B. EVERETT, b. April 1849, Carroll Co., Tenn.; d. 1906, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. ELLA R. CARROLL, 16 February 1881, Carroll Co., Tenn.; b. 1858; d. 1939, Carroll Co., Tenn.
William B. Everett is in the 4th Civil District in 1900, family # 14. Their tombstones record only the years of birth and death.[79] [1] The date of April 1849 for W. B. Everett was from the 1900 Census. The maiden name for Ella was obtained from the marriage records of Carroll Co., Tenn.
vii. JOHN B. EVERETT, b. 30 May 1851, Carroll Co., Tenn.; d. 17 August 1920, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. (1) GERTIE L. GILKEY, 7 April 1886, Carroll Co., Tenn.; b. 13 September 1866; d. 23 January 1896, Carroll Co., Tenn.; m. (2) JOHNNIE O., after 1896, Carroll Co., Tenn.; b. 14 February 1865.
John B. Everett is in the 4th Civil District in 1900, family # 329. The marriage to Gertie Gilkey is of record. Her dates are from her tombstone.[80] The dates for John B. Everett and his second wife are also from their tombstones.[81]
viii. JOSEPH EVERETT, b. about 1856.
ix. TENNESSEE EVERETT, b. about 1857.
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[1] Updated 6 February 2006. As yet, I have not proved that David Averitt was the father of James Averitt. The will books of Pitt Co., N. C., for this time are lost, but the deed books survive. Establishing the case will require examination of the deed books, which has not been done as of this date.
[2] 1755 Tax List Beaufort Co., N. C., p. 1, #4. Located on
http://www.powwow.com/sandy/hodges/genea/Beaufort/tx1755bf.htm.
[3] 1755 Tax List, Beaufort Co., N. C., p. 11, #1. Located on
http://www.powwow.com/sandy/hodges/genea/Beaufort/tx1755bf.htm
[4] Pitt Co., N. C., DB C:22. (transcription by Robert Everett.)
[5] Seth Pilkington applied for and was granted Crown patents for 640 acres on 18 November 1738 [Saunders, William L., (ed.) The Colonial Records of North Carolina, Vol. 4. (1734-1752). (Raleigh, 1886; repr. 1968), p. 335]; 320 acres on 2 March 1739, [Saunders, William L., p. 344]; 300 acres on 17 March 1740 [Saunders, William L.,, p. 590]; and 640 acres on 24 February 1743/4 all in Beaufort Co., N. C. [Saunders, William L., p. 675.] Seth Pilkington applied for permission to register a patent from which the plat had been torn on 8 June 1739, and this was ordered to be recorded.[ Saunders, William L., p. 350.] The record does not state which tract was involved. “Wiriot Ormand” appealed to the Council on 23 March 1747, noting that when he went to survey his grant of 16 March 1742/3 it was found to intersect with the prior patents of Anthony Mc Keel and Seth Pilkington, with the result that the tract contained only 410 acres. [Saunders, William L., p. 854.] He requested a registration of the corrected patent, which was granted. Seth Pilkington was evidently a surveyor, as he was described as the one who surveyed a plat for Thomas Davis, who was applying for another patent after having lost the original.[Saunders, William L., p. 626, [15 March 1743.]
Seth Pilkington’s will was written in Beaufort Co., N. C. 7 October 1751, and proved 2nd Tuesday of March, 1754. [Grimes, J. Bryan. Abstract of North Carolina Wills 1690-1760. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1967. Cited by Scarola, Lisa W. Pitt County Families. 5 November 2005. Located on http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com, (db. feonador). She also publishes the text of the will on this page.] He was survived by his wife, Sarah Porter, and two daughters, Winifred Pilkington and Sarah (Pilkington) Cautanche. Winifred received “the Plantation or Tract of Land whereon I now Dwell, together with all the buildings, Marshes, Meadows, Woods and all appurtenances thereunto belonging; likewise, two tracts of Land Containing twelve hundred and Eighty Acres, Situate on Lemuel Cherry herring runs, and Purchased of Mr. Alexander Lillington.” The executors were his wife, Sarah, and his son-in-law, Michael Cautanche. Michael and Sarah (Pilkington) Cautanche had daughters listed in the will as beneficiaries in the event that Winifred died without heirs: Ann Lillington, Catherine Lockhart, and Mary Evans.
[6] Pitt Co., N. C., 1762 Taxables. Located at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncpcfr/p1762.htm.
[7] Pitt Co., N. C., 1763 Taxables. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncpcfr/p1763.htm.
[8] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 00:63 [8 Sep 1759]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 18.
[9] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB C:47. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 134.
[10] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB C:304 [11 April 1764]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 170.
[11] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 3:239 , (1777). Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 107.
[12] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB C:311 [20 Oct 1764]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 171.
[13] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 00:47 [1 June 1759]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p.17.
[14] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 1:367 [26 Oct 1760]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 89.
[15] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 2:23 [18 Sep 1772]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1772-1788. (New Bern, NC: 1967), p. 18.
[16] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 3:148 [11 May 1776] Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1772-1788. (New Bern, NC: 1967), p. 94.
[17] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 4:216 [19 Sep 1781]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1772-1788. (New Bern, NC: 1967), p. 291.
[18] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB D:492 [18 Apr 1772]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 336.
[19] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB D:493 [20 May 1769]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1759-1772. (New Bern, NC: 1966), p. 336.
[20] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 2:24 [12 April 1772]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1772-1788. (New Bern, NC: 1967), p. 18.
[21] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 2:188 [6 Dec 1774]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1772-1788. (New Bern, NC: 1967), p. 54.
[22] Edgecombe Co., N. C., DB 2:145 [24 Aug 1773]. Cited by Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of Early Deeds of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1772-1788. (New Bern, NC: 1967), p. 44.
[23] Martin Co, N. C., Deed Book A:56. (data courtesy of Robert Everett.)
[24] Martin Co., N. C., Deed Book A:420. (Courtesy of Robert Everett.)
[25] 1790 Census, Pitt Co., N. C., p. 455.
[26] Pitt Co., N. C., Deed Book CC:517 [19 Jan 1825] Cited in Ross, Elizabeth and Kammerer, Roger. Pitt County Compendium, Vol. 1: Marriages. (Greenville, NC: Flag Publ., 1988,) p. 53.
[27] Pitt Co., N. C., Deed Book DD:120 [22 Sep 1825]. Cited in Ross, Elizabeth and Kammerer, Roger. Pitt County Compendium, Vol. 1: Marriages. (Greenville, NC: Flag Publ., 1988,) p. 52.
[28] 1800 Census Edgecombe Co., N. C., p. 183.
[29] 1810 Census Edgecombe Co., N. C., p. 741.
[30] Edgecombe Co., N. C., Deed Book 11:312 [16 Feb 1804, proved Feb Ct. 1805] Reported by Clyde T. Colbert, located at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/ncfiles/edge04.html.
[31] Martin Co., N. C., Deed Book E:119, transcription provided by Robert L. Everett. He also notes that Kinchen Everett witnessed deeds recorded in Deed Book E:193 and one dated 9 September 1806 in Martin Co., N. C., again reported by Robert L. Everett (9 September 2005, personal communication.)
[32] Edgecombe Co., N. C., Deed Book 13:10, [27 Dec 1806, proved Nov. Ct. 1808.] Abstract by Clyde T. Colbert, located at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nc/ncfiles/edge04.html.
[33] Edgecombe Co., N. C., Will Book F:4. A copy of the will located at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh provided courtesy of Robert L. Everett.
[34] Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of the Wills of Edgecombe County, North Carolina (1733-1856.) (Rocky Mount, N. C., 1980,) p. 121.
[35] Pitt Co., N. C., Deed Book N:231. Transcribed by Sara L. Buntyn 10 May 2002 and posted at http://genealogy.Buntyn.us/Buntyn/docs/1792deed.pdf.; Pitt Co., N. C. Deed Book M:644. Transcribed by Sara L. Buntyn 10 May 2002 and posted at
http://genealogy.Buntyn.us/Buntyn/docs/1792bill.pdf. Accessed 10 October 2005.
[36] 1790 Census Martin Co., N. C., p. 68.
[37] Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of the Wills of Edgecombe County, North Carolina (1733-1856.) (Rocky Mount, N. C., 1980,) p. 314, citing WB F:110.
[38] Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of the Wills of Edgecombe County, North Carolina (1733-1856.) (Rocky Mount, N. C., 1980,) p. 313-314, citing WB E:58.
[39] 1830 Census Martin Co., N. C., p. 396. (1020001-022001).
[40] Buntyn Family Bible. http://www.geocities.com/heartland/plains/3956/bibbunt.htm?20059. Accessed 9 October 2005.
[41] 1820 Census Bulloch Co., Ga., p. 40, (30002-11100).
[42] 1830 Census Houston Co., Ga., p. 277, (2202001-112001).
[43] Edgecombe Co., N. C., Deed Book 22:59. Cited in Watson, Joseph W. Kinfolks of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1788-1855. (Rocky Mount, NC: 1969,) p. 241.
[44] Edgecombe Co., N. C., Deed Book 18:183. Cited in Watson, Joseph W. Kinfolks of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1788-1855. (Rocky Mount, NC: 1969,) p. 183.
[45] Watson, Joseph W. Estate Records of Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Vol. 2: 1720-1850. (Rocky Mount, NC:, 1983,) p. 89. There are records mentioning James Everett and his wife, Elizabeth Roberson a decade later, but this may be one of the James Everett's of Martin Co., N. C. James Everett inherited property in right of his wife Elizabeth from the estate of Rhody Roberson 8 November 1845. They also participated in a division with John Harrell, in which they received 1/6 part. [Edgecombe Co., N. C., Deed Book 24:148. Cited in Watson, Joseph W. Estate Records of Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Vol. 2: 1720-1850. (Rocky Mount, NC:, 1983,) p. 331 and p. 289.]
[46] Tate, Les. All My Relations. 24 September 2005. Located on
http://worldconnect.Rootsweb.com, (db. lrtate).
[47] Edgecombe Co., N. C., Deed Book 20:119 and 20:245, both dated 16 January 1826. Cited in Watson, Joseph W. Kinfolks of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, 1788-1855. (Rocky Mount, NC: 1969,) pp. 197, 203.
[48] Personal communication 5 November 2005. He did not provide the citations, and to date, I have not reviewed these deeds.
[49] Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of the Wills of Edgecombe County, North Carolina (1733-1856.) (Rocky Mount, N. C., 1980,) p. 314, citing WB F:110.
[50] Watson, Joseph W. Abstracts of the Wills of Edgecombe County, North Carolina (1733-1856.) (Rocky Mount, N. C., 1980,) p. 313-314, citing WB E:58.
[51] 1850 Census Sumner Co., Tenn., p. 487, #30/30.
[52] Lawler, James. Lawler, Lee, Murray and ancient. 11 Sept 2003. Located on http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com, (db. jameslawler.)
[53] 1860 Census Carroll Co., Tenn., 19th Civil District, p. 148, #1690/1667.
[54] 1870 Census Carroll Co., Tenn., 19th Civil District, p. 501, #104/104.
[55] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 192, (Everett Cemetery.)
[56] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 192, (Everett Cemetery.)
[57] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 1065, (Union Academy Cemetery.)
[58] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 284, (Humble Cemetery.
[59] Franklin, Lynn. Franklin Genealogy. 15 July 2003.
Located on http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com (db. lafranklin).
[60] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 433, (McLemoresville Cemetery.)
[61] Whitley, Edith R. Marriages of Davidson County, Tennessee (1789-1847). (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1981,) p. 158
[62] See Descendants of William Balthrop.
[63] Davidson Co., Tenn., Wills & Inventories 10:516-517 [25 August 1835.]
[64] Whitley, Edith R. Marriages of Davidson County, Tennessee (1789-1847). (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1981,) p. 158.
[65] Information about the Balthrop family provided by G. Harold Balthrop by email correspondence in 2004.
[66] 1840 Census Carroll Co., Tenn., p. 56.
[67] 1850 Census Carroll Co., Tenn., p. 78, #1015/1015.
[68] 1860 Census Carroll Co., Tenn., 8th Civil District, p., 76, #979/967.
[69] Carroll Co., Tenn., DB J:460.
[70] Carroll Co., Tenn., DB K:168. [9 December 1853].
[71] Carroll Co., Tenn., DB J:518.
[72] Carroll Co., TN, DB M:349-350.
[73] Carroll Co., TN, Court Minute Book 4:235 [7 Sep 1846].
[74] Carroll Co., TN, Court Minute Book 4:513 [1 April 1850].
[75] Carroll Co., TN, loose probate records under title Nancy R. Everett v. W. B. Everett, et. al., 26 Jan 1878. I have taken the later date as the date of death, as the probate records date from early 1880.
[76] See Descendants of Samuel Everett.
[77] Terry, Ralph. Julia and Ralph Terry—Family Genealogy. 30 June 2005. Located on http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com, db. capenoch.
[78] Sistler, Byron and Sistler Barbara. Early West Tennessee Marriages. (Nashville, 1989.)
[79] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 517, (Mt. Olivet Cemetery.)
[80] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 210 (Gilkey Cemetery.) She is identified as the wife of J. B. Everett.
[81] Carter, Edwin and Carter, Clella Mae. Carroll County, Tennessee, Cemetery Records. (1981), p. 517, (Mt. Olivet Cemetery.)
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