Richard Sappington Timeline
I am posting this for the benefit of other descendants of Richard and Rebecca Sappington.
TIMELINE RICHARD SAPPINGTON
July 25, 1763: Birth Anne Arundel County, Maryland to John Sappington Jr. and Ann Everett.
1763: Death of his father—John Sappington, Jr.
17 October, 1765:
Maryland Hall of Records filed in Anne Arundel County, in 1765, Prerogative Court, Box 5, fld. 14
"17 October 1765 - John Sappington of Anne Arundel County, deceased made deed of gift to his son, Richard, and to his grandchildren (Richard is only a year and one-half. "
Gleanings from Maryland News Papers: 1727-1775 by Robert Barnes, 1976.
Annapolis, Maryland Gazette
1764:Richard’s Mother remarries—Ann, mother of Richard and his three siblings, married Nicholas Ridgely of Baltimore, Maryland.
Gleanings from Maryland News Papers: 1727-1775 by Robert Barnes, 1976.
Annapolis, Maryland Gazette
11 March, 1773: John Sappington estate settlement
Estate Settlement: Gleanings from Maryland Newspapers: 1727-1775 by Robert Barnes, 1976.Annapolis, Maryland Gazette.
11 December 1785: Marriage - Rebecca Jarrett –
Location probably in Wilkes County, Georgia
Documentation Marriage:
a.).)Faddy Jarrett transferred ownership of a Negro girl, Lucy, "unto my son in law, Richard Sappington," dated 21 November. 1793.County of Wilkes, Georgia, reference: Will Book VolumeKK, Box 33, Georgia Archives.
b.) Links II, by Elizabeth Ramsey: p. 244:Henry Countysettlement of Richard's estate: Record books 'H', p. 532 and 'J', p.145-147. Richard was the administrator of Fadda Jarrett's estate and a legatee. p. 271, "Transfer of sale of personal estate of John Weaver, widower of Elizabeth Weaver (nee Jarrett).It states that, "Richard Sappington, brother-in-law of John Weaver,made a return on the personal estate of John Weaver for $1,987.00 and three tracts of land."(Copies of original documents attached)
c.) Early Records of Georgia, Vol I & II,Wilkes County Will Book 1818 - 1819 p.86
Notes for William Partridge:Executors, signed 31 Jan 1814. Probated 7 July 1817, Richard Sappington, Rebecca Sappington,James Rutledge, Testator.listed as Testator. to the will ofWilliam Partridge.
d.)Bankston Cousins 1656-1996,by Anne Martin Haigler, Hardbound, Inc. 737A, N. Highway 67, Florissant, Missouri, 63031
e.) Looking Back II, Edwin Donovan Kuykendall, 1985, Vol, II;A copy is in the Dallas, Tx.library, and the East Point, Georgia. Archives.Volume 2 tells about the Sappingtons of Maryland & Georgia."Descendants of Richard Sappington b. July 25, 1763 Md. moved to Wilkes County, Georgia about 1787/88 married Rebecca Jarrett.) on pg 156 ---"sets forth an abstract of a will signed 31 Jan. 1814 by William Partridge, probated, 1817, and shows witnesses to that will were Richard Sappington, Rebecca Sappington, and James Rutledge.Other documents shown, hereinafter, in this chapter, identify Richard Sappington's widow as Rebecca Sappington, following his death in 1838 in Henry Co, Georgia.I, therefore, have concluded Richard's wife, before her marriage, was Rebecca Jarrett, daughter of Fadde."
18 December 1787: Birth—Caleb Sappington, son.
14 November 1788: Deed—Purchase 99 acres on Kettle Creek
Dated 14 Nov 1788
John Brown & Dolley his wife to Richard Sappington, all of Wilkes Co
Consideration: 20 lb.
99a on Kettle Creek
adjacent E by dividing line with John Weaver, from corner adj King, Howell Jarrett, S by Jarrett, W by McNab, N by King, originally granted Brown 31 Mar 1788.
Signed: John Brown, Dolley (her mark) Brown
Wit: Andrew Burns, J.P., John Fluker, Robert Jackson
Recorded: 11 Jun 1790
21 March 1789: Birth Daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Sappington
10 October 1790: Birth Daughter—Nancy Jarrett Sappington
22 July 1792: Birth Daughter—Mary Elizabeth Sappington
25 December 1792: Deed—Sale 200 Acres on Long Creek
Deed Book KK, page 235 [page 331 of Farmer’s book]
Dated 25 Dec 1792
George Darden & Elizabeth his wife to Richard Savington [sic], all of Wilkes Co.
Consideration: 40 lb.
On Long Creek, 200 acres
Surveyed for Darden & granted 16 Feb 1785 in Book GGG, folio 25
Adjacent N.E. by Beavy Bostick, S.W. by John Darden, other sides vacant when run.
Signed: George Darden, Elizabeth (her mark) Darden
Wit: Uriah Owen, John Sappington of Nath.
Proven 26 Nov 1792, Geo. Swain J.P.
Registered: 30 Oct 1793
Notes: The 111 acres land Richard Sappington sold to son Thaddeus in 1825 had originally been granted to Darden.The notation “John Sappington of Nath” that appears in several documents is a clue.Often this type of description was used when 2 men of the same name resided in an area and was a way to distinguish between the 2 men.
23 September 1793: Deed Negro Girl—Lucy (slave)
Book KK, Page 262
Fadde Jarrott of Wilkes Co to Richard Sappington
Consideration: “for divers motives to my son in law”
Negro girl named Lucy, about 6 years old
Dated: 23 Sep 1793
Signed: Faddie Jarrott
Wit: Nicholas Jarrott, William Mason, Edward Butler J.P.
Recorded: 21 Nov 1793
11 December 1793: Deed—200 acres on Long Creek
Deed Book NN, 1795-1796, page 286 [page 451 of Farmer’s book]
Dated 11 Dec 1793
John Tarver & Betsey his wife to Richard Sappington, all of Wilkes Co
Consideration: 60 lb
200 acres
on Long Creek waters
adjacent to sd Sappington, Samuel Slate, Riddle
Signed J. Tarver
Wit: Geo. Swain, J.P.
Recorded: not given
15 December 1793: Birth Son—James Thadeus Sappington
30 August 1795: Birth Son—Nicholas Sappington
14 February 1797: Birth Daughter—Rebecca Sappington
11 June 1798: Birth Son—John Sappington
27 September 1800: Birth Son—William Jarrett Sappington
21 February 1802: Birth Son—Thadeus “Fadda” Sappington
19 April 1802: Deed Purchase 200 acres Beaverdam Creek
Book VV, 1804-1806, page 37 [page 779 of Farmer’s book]
Dated 19 Apr 1802
Richard Sappington to ____ Daniel, both of Wilkes County
Consideration: $400
200a, part of land granted to George Darden 16 Feb 1785 on Beaverdam Creek
Signed by Richard Sappington and Rebecah, his wife
Wit: Sydnor Everett, Caleb Sappington
Proved: 9 Apr 1802
Joseph Echols J.P.
Recorded 23 Oct 1804
2 December 1803: Birth Son—Henry Thomas Sappington
29 February 1804: Death of Richard’s mother, Ann Everett Sappington Ridgely in Baltimore, Maryland
Ridgely excuosus from Ann Arundel Gentry., Vol. III,.
Ann had three children by Nicholas Ridgely:
Lot Ridgely, d.s.p., 1804
Nicholas Orrick Ridgely married Ann Croxall
Anne Ridgely married William Wellmore.license BaltoNovember 16, 1797
See Nicholas Ridgely (1743-1830 Anne Arundel Gentry) Maryland Court of Appeals Library,
p. 159,printed in 1979.
Nicholas Ridgely, one of the children of William and Mary (Orrick) Ridgely, was born about 1743 in Anne Arundel County.By the will of his father in 1780, his legacy was negligible, but at that time it is believed that he was established in Baltimore Town.Before September 8, 1767, he married Anne, the widow of John Sappington, with at least two chidren-Anne and Caleb. On the foregoing date they filed an account with the court reporting an inventory appraised a #163/4/6 and after all obligations against the estate were met, a balance of #161/14/11 remained for the heirs.Richard Sappington and Thomas Sappington were sureties for the administrators.
The marriage of his daughter appeared int he Federal Gazette of 23 November 1797.
The death of Anne Ridgely , consort of Nicholas Ridgely of Baltimore, died on February 29, 1804 in her 76th year."
6 June 1805: Birth Son—Richard Thadeus Sappington
10 September 1806: Birth Daughter—Sarah Jarrett Sappington
30 June 1814: Deed Sale 111 acres
Deed Book ZZ, 1809-1815, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy 405-6; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 209
Dated: 30 June 1814
Richard Sappington to Caleb Sappington, both of Wilkes County Ga
Consideration: $200
Beginning at hickory, running S18W, 48 chains to
Lightwood stake thence S49W, 29 chains 50 links to
Post oak, thence N90E, 38/30 chains 50 links to
Pine, thence N85E, 26 chains 50 links to
Beginning
111 acres
bounded by Richard Sappington, Uriah Owen, John Eason
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: David Hunt, O. B. Holmes J.P.
Recorded _ Oct 1814
30 January 1814: Deed Sale of 50 Acres
Deed Book AAA, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy 406; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 124-125
Dated: 30 June 1814
Richard Sappington to John Albert, both of Wilkes County GA
Consideration: $100
Beginning at pine on sd Sappingtons line, running S85W, 25 Chains to
White oak on Gilberts line thence S10E, 20 chains to
Hickory on Ferguesons line, thence N85E, 25 chains to
Oak, thence N5W, 20 chains to
Beginning
50 acres
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: David H_____
Surveyed 7 June 1814 by Wm Graves
Recorded: 1 Sep 1815
Plat given below deed
7 January 1815: Deed Purchase 200 Acres on Long Creek
Deed Book AAA, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy 406; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 115
Dated: 7 Jan 1815
Edmund Rainey & Phoebe Rainy his wife to Richard Sappington, both of Wilkes Co GA
Consideration: $500
On waters of Dry Fork of Long Creek
Bounded by Simeon Walker, John Milner, William G. Gilbert & Richard Sappington
200 acres
no legal description of land
Signed: Edmond Rainey, Phoebe (her mark) Rainey
Wit: Edward H___, Josiah B. Holmes J.P.
Recorded 1 ___ 181_
2 October 1815: Administrator of Fadda’s estate sale:
Deed Book BBB, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 190-191
Dated: 2 Oct 1815
Richard Sappington & Thomas Talbot, administrators & Atha Jarrett, administratrix, of estate of Fadda Jarrett to Calvin Coats, all of Wilkes County GA
Consideration: $127
117 acres
on waters of Beaver Dam
beginning on Obars? Line, running from red oak corner,20? Chains on Obars? Line
thence S5E, 59 chains to
hickory corner, on Hines line, thence with Hines line 26 chains to
pine corner, thence to
beginning
sold by auction to highest bidder
Signed: Richard Sappington, Thomas Talbot, Atha (her mark) Jarrett
Wit: Edmond Raney, Rich’d J. Willis J.P.
Recorded 22 Jul 1816
9 December 1815: Deed Administrator of Weaver Estate
Deed Book CCC, 1815-1819, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406-7; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 259-260
Dated 9 Dec 1815
Richard Sappington, administrator, & Elizabeth Weaver, Administratrix of estate of John Weaver to Richard Cotton, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $371
84 acres
on waters of Kettle Creek
part of land where John Weaver formerly lived
originally granted to John Brown
beginning at white oak corner on John Chaneys line, running S32W, 26 chains to
pine corner, thence running S50E, 9 chains 35 links to
gum corner, running N52E, 27 chains to
black jack corner, running N39E, 19 chains 70 links to
post oak corner, running N55W, 20 chains 70 links to
pine corner, running N38E, 14 chains 25/35 links to
black jack corner, running N60W, 5 chains 75 links to
post oak corner running S25W, 31 chains 50 links to
red oak corner running N78W 56 chains 30 links to
beginning
sold at auction to highest bidder
Signed Richard Sappington & Elizabeth (her mark) Weaver
Wit: R. B. Washington, Nimrod Ferguson
Proven by Nimrod Ferguson on 28 Nov 1817
Recorded: 1 Dec 1817
27December 1815: Administrator Weaver Estate
Deed Book CCC, 1815-1819, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406-7; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia
Pages 273-274
Dated 27 Dec 1815
Richard Sappington, Administrator, & Elizabeth Weaver, Administratrix of estate of John Weaver of Wilkes County, GA to Peter Strozier of same
Consideration: $329
137 acres
on waters of Kettle Creek
part of land where John Weaver lived
originally granted to David Moor & John Srawn?
Beginning at hickory corner on John Chaney line running S10W, _3 chains 20 links to
Post oak, running N70E, 8 chains 16 links to
Oak stump, running S70E,69 chains to
Pine corner, running N20E chains & 50 [links?] to
Pine corner, running N73W, 72 chains and 70 links to
Beginning
Sold at public sale, Peter Strozier highest bidder
Signed: Richard Sappington & Elizabeth (her mark) Weaver
Wit: Simeon Walker, David Halser?, James Goodwin
Recorded 11 Dec 1817
28 Dec. 1814: Estate Settlement of Fadda Jarrett.
Early Records of Georgia: Wilkes County Deed Book "OO" Sales for 28 December, 1814, Estate settlement of Fadda Jarrett,
Richard Sappington, two slaves, 1 negro boy Daniel, 1 Negro boy Sealy.
9 April 1816: Deed Sale 50 acres to Timothy Collins
Deed Book CCC, 1815-1819, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406-7; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 268-269
Dated 9 Apr 1816
Richard Sappington to Timothy Collins, both of Wilkes County GA
Consideration: $200
Beginning at pine on sd Sappingtons line, running on line E, 24 chains to
Lightwood stake on William Pearmans line, thence on line S30E, 16 chains to
Pine on Ferguesons line, thence on sd line N86W, 34 chains to
oak on John Alberts line, thence N6W on sd line to
beginning
50 acres
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: Seymore Seato?, D. H. McCleroy, J. B. Holmes J.P.
Recorded:
9 May 1817: Deed Sale 31 acres
Deed Book FFF, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 407; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 395
Dated: 21 May 1817
Richard Sappington & Rebecca his wife to John Milner Sr, all of Wilkes Co Ga
Consideration: $130
Beginning at post oak, running S30W, 15 [chains] to
Stake, thence N67E, 4 [chains] to
Pine, thence S10E, 2 [chains] to
Stake, thence S80W, 35 [chains] to
Post oak, thence W, 8 [chains] to
Red oak, thence N60E, 34 [chains] to
Beginning
31 acres
bounded on all sides by Richard Sappington & Milner land
Signed: Richard Sappington & Rebecca Sappington
Wit: Josiah B Holms, Allen S. Arnold J. P.
Recorded 29 Dec 1820
1820 U.S. FEDERAL CENSUS, Wilkes County, Georgia,
Richard Sappington.
Ancestry.com 1820 U.S. Federal Census online. Provo, Utah; MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data; United States, 1820 United States Federal Census, M33, 142 rolls.National Archives and Records Administrations, Washington, D.C.
29 December1820 Deed Sale 140 Acres Beaver Dam Creek
Deed Book GGG, 1821-1823, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 408; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 63
Dated 29 Dec 1820
Richard Sappington to William Weaver, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $250
On Waters of Beaver Dam Creek
Beginning at hickory, running N5W, 59 chains to
Oak, thence N85E, 86? Chains to
Beginning
Bounded by Hammock Henderson & Jarrett
140 acres
Signed Richard Sappington
Wit: John Albert, William J. Sappington, Joseph Heanes J.P.
Recorded July 1821
26 December 1821: Deed shows residency
Page 245-246
Dated 26 Dec 1821
Hill Moore to William J. Sappington, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $250
On waters of Dry Fork of Long Creek
58 acres
Adjoining: Richard Sappington, William Sappington, William Pearman, Samuel May
No legal land description given.
Witnessed: Thomas Alert, Fadda Sappington, John Abert
Signed: Hill Moore
Proven by Thomas Albert and Fadda Sappington: 27 Dec 1821
Recorded 2 Apr 1822
1821, District 13 – Capt. Beniah B. Reeves District
1818-1823 Tax Digests, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 378-79; Georgia Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia.
-Sappington, Richd – 7 slaves, 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County, adjoining ____, originally granted to _ Darden; 250 acres pine land in Early County, district 21, lot 263; 250 acres pine land in Early County, district 16, lot 239.
1821 LAND LOTTERY, EXPLANATORY:
The land disposed of in this lottery was obtained by treaty with the Creek Indians at Indian Springs Jan 8, 1821.Covered by five original counties at the time of the survey, namely Dooly, Houston, Monroe, Henry and Fayette counties since divided intotwenty-one counties.
A list of names entitled to draw for land in the 164th Dist. or Capt. David P. Hilllhouse's County,in Major Thomas Gordon's Batt. in Wilkes County, Georgia,
Richard Sappington: 2 draws
Caleb Sappington: 2 draws
1818-1823 Tax Digests, Wilkes County, Georgia;
microcopy RHS 378-79; Georgia Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia.
Notes:The Early County land would be that won in the 1820 Land Lottery.
1822, District 14 – Capt. Reeves’ District
-Sappington, Richd – 7 slaves, 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County adjoining B. Moore, originally granted to G. Dardan; 250 acres pineland in Early County, 21st district, lot 363; 250 acres pineland in Early County, 16th district lot 239
-Sappington, John – poll only, no slaves or land
-Sappington, Caleb – no slaves, 250 acres pine land in Early County, 6th district, lot 185; 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Wm J. – 68 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
1823, District 8 – Capt. Hood’s District
-Sappington, Richd – 7 slaves, 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21st district, lot 363; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 16th district, lot 239; 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County adjoining B. Moore, originally granted G. Dardan.
-Sappington, Caleb – no slaves, 250 acres pineland in Early County, 6th district, lot 185; 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County, adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Wm J – no slaves, 68 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
Notes: There was no surviving 1824 tax digest for Wilkes County.
1825-1833 Tax Digest, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 379-80; Georgia Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia.
1825, District 9 – Capt. James W. C. Luker’s District
-Sappington, Caleb – poll only, no slaves or land.
1825, District 14 – Capt. Beniah B. Reeve’s District
-Sappington, Henry T. – poll only, no land or slaves.
-Sappington, Richard – 8 slaves, 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining B. Moore, originally granted G. Darden; 500 acres pine land in Early County, 21st & 16th districts, lots 363 & 239; one four wheel carriage, one stud horse young M__sk
-Sappington, John, no slaves or land, poll only
-Sappington, William J. – no slaves, 68 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, one two wheel carriage.
-Sappington, Caleb – 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Thdies – poll only, no slaves or land
27 December 1825: Deed Sale of 11 acres on Long Creek
Deed Book HHH, 1823-1825, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 408; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 264
Dated 27 Dec 1825
Richard Sappington to Thadeus Sappington, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $300
On Waters of Long Creek
Beginning at mulberry standing on north side of China Grove Rd, running thence S13W, 42.5 chains to
Intersect of James Echols line, thence running sd line S80W, 21.6 chains to
Stake corner, thence N2.3E, 47.63 chains to
Stake corner, thence with sd road S88E, 9.5 chains to
Pine corner on sd road, thence with straight line to
Beginning
111 acres, 2 roads, 14 square perches
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: Caleb Sappington & Caleb Sappington J.P.(our Caleb)
Recorded 16 Dec 1826
Plat given below deed
1826, Tax Digests, Ibid.,
District 12 – Capt. Reeves’ District
-Sappington, William J. – no slaves; 104 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek, adjoining Albert.
-Sappington, Caleb – 117 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long creek, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Richard (old) – 8 slaves, 477 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining B. Moore, originally granted to G. Darden; 260 acres pine land in Early County, 16th district, lot 239; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21st district, lot 363.
-Sappington, Henry – 50 acres 2nd class land & 152 ½ acres 3rd class land in Henry County, 11th district, lot 167.
-Sappington, Thaddius – no slaves; 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to Darden.
1826, District 14 – Capt. Thompson’s District
-Sappington, Caleb – poll only, no slaves or land.
Notes:There was no surviving 1827 tax digest for Wilkes County.
4 August 1827 – Deed
Freda Reid Turner, Henry Land Records 1821-1828, Deed Books A & B, Vol. I (Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1991).
Page 105 of published book
Deed Book A, page 659
Caleb Sappington was J.P. on deed.
Page 161 of published book
Deed Book B, page 334
William Miller of Madison County sold to Henry Sappington, 4 Aug 1827, $200, 202 ½ acres, district 11, lot #167, drawn by William Miller in land lottery, recorded 3 Sep 1827, wit: James Long, Allen Daniel J.I.C.
19 November 1827: Deed establishes residency of Richard in Wilkes in 1827.
Deed Book LLL, 1828-1833, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 409-410; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 17
Dated 9 Nov 1827
Thaddeus Sappington to John Albert, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $105
On waters of Long Creek
Beginning at mulberry standing on North side of China Grove Rd, running thence S13W, 42.5 chains to intersect line of James Echols land, thence reversing sd line S80W, 21.6 chains to
Stake corner, thence N2.30?E, 47.63 chains to
Stake corner on sd road, thence with sd road S88E, 9.5 chains to
Pine corner on sd road, thence with straight line to
Place of beginning
111 acres, 2 roads, 14 square perches
Adjoining Richard Sappington, James Echels
Signed: Thaddeus Sappington
Wit: William T. Sappington, James Willis J.P
Notes:There was no surviving 1827 tax digest for Wilkes County.
1828, District 10 – Capt. Henry Popes’ District
Sappington, Caleb – poll only, no slaves or land.
1828, District 12 – Capt. Reeves’ District
-Sappington, William J. – 1 slave; 104 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining J. Albert, originally granted to Darden.
-Sappington, Richard Jr. – 3 slaves; 202 ½ acres 3rd class land in Henry County, 11th district, lot 154, originally granted to M. Ward.
-Sappington, Richard old – 10 slaves; 880 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining B. More, originally granted to Dardin; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21st district, lot 363; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21 district, lot 239.
5 September 1828—Deed Sale 246 Acres
Richard Sappington to John Jones, both of Wilkes County
Consideration: $738
On Waters of Dry Fork of Long Creek
Beginning at post oak, running thence S11?W, 29 chains to
Red oak, thence S20E, 42 chains to
Middle of China Grove Road, thence with sd road, S88E, 9 chains
S82?E, 18.8 chains
S69E, 20.5 chains
Thence N16E,5.5? chains to
Post oak, thence ? 13.5E, 21/27 chains & 25 links to
Red oak, thence ?255W, 49 chains to
Beginning
246 acres
Adjoining John Albert, Wm J. Sappington, & others
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: John Albert, James D. Willis J.P.
Recorded 21 Dec 1829
27 January 1830: Deed Sale 41 ¾ acres
Pages 408-409
Dated 27 Jan 1830
Richard Sappington to Ephraim S. Sappington of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration of $60
41 ¾ acres
Beginning at red oak corner, running N63E, 4 chains to
Middle of road, thence along sd road due E, 8 chains
Thence S9.15E, 36 chains to
Stake, thence S85W, 11 chains to
Dogwood, thence to Beginning Corner
Signed Richard Sappington
Wit: John Albert, Charles Smith J.P.
Recorded 2 Mar 1830
1830 U.S. FEDERAL CENSUS: HENRY COUNTY, Georgia, p. 227
Ancestry.com 1830 U.S. Federal Census online.Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc. 2004. Original data: 1830 United States Federal Census, M33, 142 rolls. Natinal Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
Richard Sappington, 1 male 20-30; 1 male, 60-70; 1 female 60-70.(the male could have been John Sappington, son.)
1831 Tax Digest, Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 21-22; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Capt House District – Brushby Knob
Richard T. Sappington, 0 polls, 10 slaves, 202a, 2nd & 3rd class land, Lot 184, Dt 184 [error, should be district 11], waters of South River, Henry County
Richard T. Sappington for Vines Owens, 1 poll, 0 slaves, 92 acres 3rd class land
Henry T. Sappington, 1 poll, 204 acres 3rd class land, lot 167, 11th Dt,, waters of South River, Henry Co
Notes: Lot 167 was later sold by the heirs of Richard Sappington, Sr.
February 1832: Deed of land to erect church
Freda Reid Turner, Henry Land Records 1824-1838, Deed Books C/D, F, G, H, Vol. II (Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1993).
Page 109 of published source
Deed Book F, page 93
Solomon Grace of Bibb County to Henry T. Sappington, Richard Sappington and others, all Trustees of Methodist Episcopal Church, 2 ½ acres to erect church in 11th district on Northern line of lot 122, recorded 18 Feb 1832.
Notes:Evidence of family’s Methodist Church affiliation.Also, some family burials may be in cemetery in area of church.
19 August 1833 – Deed Purchase Lot # 185 202 ½ acres District 11, South River.
Page 165 of published source
Deed Book F, page 395
Peter Lamar of Lincoln County to Richard Sappington of Henry, 19 Aug 1833, $200, lot 185, district 11, 202 ½ acres on waters of South River, wit: Charles L. Powell and Thomas Albert, recorded 7 Oct 1833.
31 October 1833 – Deed Sale ½ Lot 185
Page 169 of published source
Deed Book F, page 479
Richard Sappington to Thomas Albert, both of Henry, 31 Oct 1833, $200, South half lot 185, district 11, 202 ½ acres drawn by Samuel Coulter and deeded by him to Peter Lamon & by him to Richard Sappington.Wit: B. K. Stansell, Jesse Wade J.P., recorded 4 Feb 1834.
3 October 1836: Deed Sale Lot 204 8th District
Page 310 of published source
Deed Book H, page 75
Richard T. Sappington to James W. Crockett, both of Henry County, 3 Oct 1836, $40, undivided interest in lot 204, 8th district, wit: O. W. Cox, John T. Bentley J.I.C., recorded 5 Oct 1836.
13 December 1836:Deed Sale by Son Henry T.Sappington
Page 360 of published source
Deed Book H, page 308
Henry T. Sappington to Silas Mosely, both of Henry County, dated 13 Dec 1836, $700, 293 acres, lot 167, District 11, Wit: Robert Cable, William Camp, recorded 20 Jul 1837.
16 December 1836: Deed Purchase—Lot 167—2 acres 11th district
Page 339 of published source
Deed Book H, page 205
Henry T. Sappington to Richard Sappington, 16 Dec 1836, $200, 2 acres of lot 167, 11th district, wit: Glen Owen and Seaborn J. Clark J.P., recorded 2 Mar 1837.
Page 407 of published source
Deed Book H, page 532
Photocopied from microfilm of original and appears transcribed elsewhere in this report.
1837 Tax Digest, Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 21-22; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Capt Posey District - Knob
Richard Sappington, overage, 0 polls, 11 slaves, 212 acres land, 2nd & 3rd quality land, lot 184,11th Dt, waters of South River, Henry Co
40 acres 3rd class land, Cherokee Co [gold lot]
40 acres, 3rd class land, lot 340 2nd Dt, sec 1, Cherokee Co [gold lot]
John Sappington, Rev. Soldier, overage, 0 poll, 0 slaves, 160 acres, 3rd class land, lot 229, 10th Dt
Notes: By John Sappington’s entry is the notation that he was a Revolutionary War soldier.Both John and Richard Sappington were over the age of 60 and therefore paid no poll tax.In 1837 Richard Sappington still had the 2-40 acre lots that he won in the 1832 Gold Lottery.
20 May 1837: Richard's Letter to Brother, Caleb Sappington in Maryland:
State of Georgia in Henry County
May 20th, 1837
Dearly Beloved Brother,
Your kind and interesting favour of the 9th February wasreceived through a due course of mail, and the contents thereof duly and respectfully noticed.It is a source of great satisfaction to us to hear from you and to hear that you are also enjoying good health.
These few lines leaves us all in the enjoyment of usual health at this time, which we hope the same will reach you in realising the same blessing.
I have nothing of much? importance to attract your attention.More than to let you hear that we're yet in the land of the living hoping that if we never have the pleasure of seeing each other face to face in the world we may eventually meet where parting will be no more.There has nothing new transferred with us of importance since writing my former letter.
In answer to your son's enquiryrelative to the State of agriculture here in Georgia, I would say that in some sections our lands are rich and productive; others are of a poorer grade but quite fertile.As to a what a single hand can realise here per annum is amatter depending very much on the course of his pursuits in regard to a line of agriculture it is a matter somewhat varying according to the times.Say from one hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars is the amount usually procured by the single hand.Some realise over that amount?it would be a source of much gratification to us to see your son in this Section.I have no doubtbut what he would be pleased.I have never regretted coming my self.You are apprised of what was my situation when I came to this country.I have by the help of kind providence been enabled to give all my children a comfortable home and I thank God I have a sufficient competencyby the will of our maker to comfortably support me the few remainder of my days.
You requested me to mention the distance that I live from Columbus the residence of Lancelot Gambril, it is about one hundred and four miles.I have a son that resides near Columbus, and from circumstances happened in Mr. Gambril's store to purchase some goods and in making the bill his name was learned to be Sappington which led to the enquiry of his family which resulted in the fact that Mr. Gambrel had your kind letter for me which was immediately forwarded.I shall expect a letter from you as soon as convenient.Direct to White House Post Office Henry County, Georgia.
Nothing more at present but remaining your loving relative until death.
Richard Sappington
Rebecca Sappington
Envelope: White House
May 26th
Mr. Caleb Sappington, Brotherton PO, Ann Arundel Coty Maryland
8 January 1838: Death Richard Sappington
12 February 1838:Estate Settlement
General Estate Index Vol. 1 (1821-1939), Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RH 653-4; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Deed Book H (1834-1839), pages 532-533, Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 623-4; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Early Records of Georgia. Wills and Deeds, Georgia, Henry County :Richard Sappington Estate Settlement: 12 February 1838
Know all men by these present that I, Rebecca Sappington, widow of Richard Sappington, late of the county and state aforesaiddeceased, and Caleb Sappington and Timothy Collins of the county of Walton, Henry Sappington of county of Monroe, William J.Sappington of the county of Troup, Thaddeus Sappington of county of Newton, William R. Williams of the county of Lumpkin, andThomas Albert of the county of Henry and all of the state aforesaid being lawful legatees of the estate of said Richard Sappington,deceased, for divers good causes and considerations we here unto moving have made ordained and appointed and by these presents do make ordain and appoint John Albert of the county of Henry and State of Georgia and Richard T. Sappington of the county of Newton and state aforesaid and legatees of said estate our true and lawful attorneys for us and in our names and for our own proper use and benefit to sell and dispose of absolutely and in fee simple all and singular the goods, chattels, lands and tenements both real and personal belonging or appertaining to the estate of said Richard Sappington deceased at public our cry on the premises of said deceased.In the county of Henry and commencing on the 13th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, then continuing from day to day until all is sold to the highest bidder as may be agreed upon. Then to make equal distribution of the remaining balances among legatees of such notes as ten remain.In witness we here of the said, Rebecca Sappington, Caleb Sappington, Timothy Collins, Henry Sappington, William J. Sappington, Thaddeus Sappington, William R. Williams, Thomas Albert, have hereunto set our hands and seals this the 12th day of February 1838.
Witness; Wiley E. WoodSigned:
Widow: Rebecca Jarrett Sappington
Caleb Sappington (married Martha Bankston)
Timothy Collins(m. Rebecca Sappington)
Henry Thomas Sappington (m. Sarah Owens)
William Jarrett Sappington (m. Martha Hardwick Starr)
Thaddeus Sappington (m. Jerely Turner
William R, Williams (m. Elizabeth Sappington)
Thomas Albert (m. Sarah Sappington)
3 January 1839: Land Sale
Deed Book J (1839-1842), Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 624; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 6-7
Dated 3 Jan 1839
John Albert of Henry County and Richard T. Sappington of Monroe County, Timothy Collins of Walton County, Henry Sappington of Monroe County, William J. Sappington of Troup County, Caleb Sappington of Walton County, Thadeus Sappington of Newton County, William R. Williams of Lumpkin County, Thomas Albert of Henry County and Rebecca Sappington of Henry County to Thomas Albert.
Consideration: $135
lot 167 in 11th district of Henry County
Beginning at NE corner, running thence W to
Black jack, thence S across creek to hickory
Thence E to lightwood stake
Beginning
10 acres
Wit: William A. Stephenson and Seaborn I. Clark
John Albert and Richard T. Sappington served as attorneys representing the group
Pages 145-147
Dated 3 Jan 1839
John Albert of Henry County and Richard T. Sappington of Monroe County, Timothy Collins of Walton County, Henry Sappington of Monroe County, William J. Sappington of Troup County, Thadeus Sappington of Newton County, William R. Williams of Lumpkin County, Thomas Albert of Henry County and Rebecca Sappington of Henry County, to Caleb Sappington of Walton County.
Consideration: $790
lot 184 in 11th District of Henry County - 202 ½ acres except for part of lot falling on North side of South River
lot 201 on west side of South River, running up sd river to mouth of steep branch – 6 acres
recorded 26 July 1839
Wit: Seaborn I. Clark and William A. Stephenson
Signed with all names
By attorneys in fact: John Albert and Richard T. Sappington
Proven: 7 Jan 1839
Recorded 26 Jul 1839
TIMELINE RICHARD SAPPINGTON
July 25, 1763: BirthAnne Arundel County, Maryland to John Sappington Jr. and Ann Everett.
1763: Death of his father—John Sappington, Jr.
17 October, 1765:
Maryland Hall of Records filed in Anne Arundel County, in 1765, Prerogative Court, Box 5, fld. 14
"17 October 1765 - John Sappington of Anne Arundel County, deceased made deed of gift to his son, Richard, and to his grandchildren (Richard is only a year and one-half. "
Gleanings from Maryland News Papers: 1727-1775 by Robert Barnes, 1976.
Annapolis, Maryland Gazette
1764:Richard’s Mother remarries—Ann, mother of Richard and his three siblings, married Nicholas Ridgely of Baltimore, Maryland.
Gleanings from Maryland News Papers: 1727-1775 by Robert Barnes, 1976.
Annapolis, Maryland Gazette
11 March, 1773: Richard Sappington, deceased,
JohnRichard, and Margaret executors.John Sappington, Jr. was the first-born son of John Sappington, Sr. and his wife, the former Sarah Sherbert of Anne Arundel County, Virginia. John Jr. was born into this world on February 6, 1734; he departed on February 13, in the Year of Our Lord, 1765.John was thirty-one years and one week. John was the 2nd great grandson of Nathaniel Sappington, the immigrant.
Citations:
From Linda Starr, a descendant of The Rev. Joshua Starr, on July 3, 2000.
11 December 1785: Marriage - Rebecca Jarrett –
Location probably in Wilkes County, Georgia
Documentation Marriage:
a.).)Faddy Jarrett transferred ownership of a Negro girl, Lucy, "unto my son in law, Richard Sappington," dated 21 November. 1793.County of Wilkes, Georgia, reference: Will Book VolumeKK, Box 33, Georgia Archives.
b.) Links II, by Elizabeth Ramsey: p. 244:Henry Countysettlement of Richard's estate: Record books 'H', p. 532 and 'J', p.145-147. Richard was the administrator of Fadda Jarrett's estate and a legatee. p. 271, "Transfer of sale of personal estate of John Weaver, widower of Elizabeth Weaver (nee Jarrett).It states that, "Richard Sappington, brother-in-law of John Weaver,made a return on the personal estate of John Weaver for $1,987.00 and three tracts of land."(Copies of original documents attached)
c.) Early Records of Georgia, Vol I & II,Wilkes County Will Book 1818 - 1819 p.86
Notes for William Partridge:Executors, signed 31 Jan 1814. Probated 7 July 1817, Richard Sappington, Rebecca Sappington,James Rutledge, Testator.listed as Testator. to the will ofWilliam Partridge.
d.)Bankston Cousins 1656-1996,by Anne Martin Haigler, Hardbound, Inc. 737A, N. Highway 67, Florissant, Missouri, 63031
e.) Looking Back II, Edwin Donovan Kuykendall, 1985, Vol, II;A copy is in the Dallas, Tx.library, and the East Point, Georgia. Archives.Volume 2 tells about the Sappingtons of Maryland & Georgia."Descendants of Richard Sappington b. July 25, 1763 Md. moved to Wilkes County, Georgia about 1787/88 married Rebecca Jarrett.) on pg 156 ---"sets forth an abstract of a will signed 31 Jan. 1814 by William Partridge, probated, 1817, and shows witnesses to that will were Richard Sappington, Rebecca Sappington, and James Rutledge.Other documents shown, hereinafter, in this chapter, identify Richard Sappington's widow as Rebecca Sappington, following his death in 1838 in Henry Co, Georgia.I, therefore, have concluded Richard's wife, before her marriage, was Rebecca Jarrett, daughter of Fadde."
18 December 1787: Birth—Caleb Sappington, son.
14 November 1788: Deed—Purchase 99 acres on Kettle Creek
Dated 14 Nov 1788
John Brown & Dolley his wife to Richard Sappington, all of Wilkes Co
Consideration: 20 lb.
99a on Kettle Creek
adjacent E by dividing line with John Weaver, from corner adj King, Howell Jarrett, S by Jarrett, W by McNab, N by King, originally granted Brown 31 Mar 1788.
Signed: John Brown, Dolley (her mark) Brown
Wit: Andrew Burns, J.P., John Fluker, Robert Jackson
Recorded: 11 Jun 1790
21 March 1789: Birth Daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Sappington
10 October 1790: Birth Daughter—Nancy Jarrett Sappington
22 July 1792: Birth Daughter—Mary Elizabeth Sappington
25 December 1792: Deed—Sale 200 Acres on Long Creek
Deed Book KK, page 235 [page 331 of Farmer’s book]
Dated 25 Dec 1792
George Darden & Elizabeth his wife to Richard Savington [sic], all of Wilkes Co.
Consideration: 40 lb.
On Long Creek, 200 acres
Surveyed for Darden & granted 16 Feb 1785 in Book GGG, folio 25
Adjacent N.E. by Beavy Bostick, S.W. by John Darden, other sides vacant when run.
Signed: George Darden, Elizabeth (her mark) Darden
Wit: Uriah Owen, John Sappington of Nath.
Proven 26 Nov 1792, Geo. Swain J.P.
Registered: 30 Oct 1793
Notes: The 111 acres land Richard Sappington sold to son Thaddeus in 1825 had originally been granted to Darden.The notation “John Sappington of Nath” that appears in several documents is a clue.Often this type of description was used when 2 men of the same name resided in an area and was a way to distinguish between the 2 men.
23 September 1793: Deed Negro Girl—Lucy (slave)
Book KK, Page 262
Fadde Jarrott of Wilkes Co to Richard Sappington
Consideration: “for divers motives to my son in law”
Negro girl named Lucy, about 6 years old
Dated: 23 Sep 1793
Signed: Faddie Jarrott
Wit: Nicholas Jarrott, William Mason, Edward Butler J.P.
Recorded: 21 Nov 1793
11 December 1793: Deed—200 acres on Long Creek
Deed Book NN, 1795-1796, page 286 [page 451 of Farmer’s book]
Dated 11 Dec 1793
John Tarver & Betsey his wife to Richard Sappington, all of Wilkes Co
Consideration: 60 lb
200 acres
on Long Creek waters
adjacent to sd Sappington, Samuel Slate, Riddle
Signed J. Tarver
Wit: Geo. Swain, J.P.
Recorded: not given
15 December 1793: Birth Son—James Thadeus Sappington
30 August 1795: Birth Son—Nicholas Sappington
14 February 1797: Birth Daughter—Rebecca Sappington
11 June 1798: Birth Son—John Sappington
27 September 1800: Birth Son—William Jarrett Sappington
21 February 1802: Birth Son—Thadeus “Fadda” Sappington
19 April 1802: Deed Purchase 200 acres Beaverdam Creek
Book VV, 1804-1806, page 37 [page 779 of Farmer’s book]
Dated 19 Apr 1802
Richard Sappington to ____ Daniel, both of Wilkes County
Consideration: $400
200a, part of land granted to George Darden 16 Feb 1785 on Beaverdam Creek
Signed by Richard Sappington and Rebecah, his wife
Wit: Sydnor Everett, Caleb Sappington
Proved: 9 Apr 1802
Joseph Echols J.P.
Recorded 23 Oct 1804
2 December 1803: Birth Son—Henry Thomas Sappington
29 February 1804: Death of Richard’s mother, Ann Everett Sappington Ridgely in Baltimore, Maryland
Ridgely excuosus from Ann Arundel Gentry., Vol. III,.
Ann had three children by Nicholas Ridgely:
Lot Ridgely, d.s.p., 1804
Nicholas Orrick Ridgely married Ann Croxall
Anne Ridgely married William Wellmore.license BaltoNovember 16, 1797
See Nicholas Ridgely (1743-1830 Anne Arundel Gentry) Maryland Court of Appeals Library,
p. 159,printed in 1979.
Nicholas Ridgely, one of the children of William and Mary (Orrick) Ridgely, was born about 1743 in Anne Arundel County.By the will of his father in 1780, his legacy was negligible, but at that time it is believed that he was established in Baltimore Town.Before September 8, 1767, he married Anne, the widow of John Sappington, with at least two chidren-Anne and Caleb. On the foregoing date they filed an account with the court reporting an inventory appraised a #163/4/6 and after all obligations against the estate were met, a balance of #161/14/11 remained for the heirs.Richard Sappington and Thomas Sappington were sureties for the administrators.
The marriage of his daughter appeared int he Federal Gazette of 23 November 1797.
The death of Anne Ridgely , consort of Nicholas Ridgely of Baltimore, died on February 29, 1804 in her 76th year."
6 June 1805: Birth Son—Richard Thadeus Sappington
10 September 1806: Birth Daughter—Sarah Jarrett Sappington
30 June 1814: Deed Sale 111 acres
Deed Book ZZ, 1809-1815, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy 405-6; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 209
Dated: 30 June 1814
Richard Sappington to Caleb Sappington, both of Wilkes County Ga
Consideration: $200
Beginning at hickory, running S18W, 48 chains to
Lightwood stake thence S49W, 29 chains 50 links to
Post oak, thence N90E, 38/30 chains 50 links to
Pine, thence N85E, 26 chains 50 links to
Beginning
111 acres
bounded by Richard Sappington, Uriah Owen, John Eason
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: David Hunt, O. B. Holmes J.P.
Recorded _ Oct 1814
30 January 1814: Deed Sale of 50 Acres
Deed Book AAA, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy 406; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 124-125
Dated: 30 June 1814
Richard Sappington to John Albert, both of Wilkes County GA
Consideration: $100
Beginning at pine on sd Sappingtons line, running S85W, 25 Chains to
White oak on Gilberts line thence S10E, 20 chains to
Hickory on Ferguesons line, thence N85E, 25 chains to
Oak, thence N5W, 20 chains to
Beginning
50 acres
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: David H_____
Surveyed 7 June 1814 by Wm Graves
Recorded: 1 Sep 1815
Plat given below deed
7 January 1815: Deed Purchase 200 Acres on Long Creek
Deed Book AAA, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy 406; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 115
Dated: 7 Jan 1815
Edmund Rainey & Phoebe Rainy his wife to Richard Sappington, both of Wilkes Co GA
Consideration: $500
On waters of Dry Fork of Long Creek
Bounded by Simeon Walker, John Milner, William G. Gilbert & Richard Sappington
200 acres
no legal description of land
Signed: Edmond Rainey, Phoebe (her mark) Rainey
Wit: Edward H___, Josiah B. Holmes J.P.
Recorded 1 ___ 181_
2 October 1815: Administrator of Fadda’s estate sale:
Deed Book BBB, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 190-191
Dated: 2 Oct 1815
Richard Sappington & Thomas Talbot, administrators & Atha Jarrett, administratrix, of estate of Fadda Jarrett to Calvin Coats, all of Wilkes County GA
Consideration: $127
117 acres
on waters of Beaver Dam
beginning on Obars? Line, running from red oak corner,20? Chains on Obars? Line
thence S5E, 59 chains to
hickory corner, on Hines line, thence with Hines line 26 chains to
pine corner, thence to
beginning
sold by auction to highest bidder
Signed: Richard Sappington, Thomas Talbot, Atha (her mark) Jarrett
Wit: Edmond Raney, Rich’d J. Willis J.P.
Recorded 22 Jul 1816
9 December 1815: Deed Administrator of Weaver Estate
Deed Book CCC, 1815-1819, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406-7; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 259-260
Dated 9 Dec 1815
Richard Sappington, administrator, & Elizabeth Weaver, Administratrix of estate of John Weaver to Richard Cotton, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $371
84 acres
on waters of Kettle Creek
part of land where John Weaver formerly lived
originally granted to John Brown
beginning at white oak corner on John Chaneys line, running S32W, 26 chains to
pine corner, thence running S50E, 9 chains 35 links to
gum corner, running N52E, 27 chains to
black jack corner, running N39E, 19 chains 70 links to
post oak corner, running N55W, 20 chains 70 links to
pine corner, running N38E, 14 chains 25/35 links to
black jack corner, running N60W, 5 chains 75 links to
post oak corner running S25W, 31 chains 50 links to
red oak corner running N78W 56 chains 30 links to
beginning
sold at auction to highest bidder
Signed Richard Sappington & Elizabeth (her mark) Weaver
Wit: R. B. Washington, Nimrod Ferguson
Proven by Nimrod Ferguson on 28 Nov 1817
Recorded: 1 Dec 1817
27December 1815: Administrator Weaver Estate
Deed Book CCC, 1815-1819, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406-7; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia
Pages 273-274
Dated 27 Dec 1815
Richard Sappington, Administrator, & Elizabeth Weaver, Administratrix of estate of John Weaver of Wilkes County, GA to Peter Strozier of same
Consideration: $329
137 acres
on waters of Kettle Creek
part of land where John Weaver lived
originally granted to David Moor & John Srawn?
Beginning at hickory corner on John Chaney line running S10W, _3 chains 20 links to
Post oak, running N70E, 8 chains 16 links to
Oak stump, running S70E,69 chains to
Pine corner, running N20E chains & 50 [links?] to
Pine corner, running N73W, 72 chains and 70 links to
Beginning
Sold at public sale, Peter Strozier highest bidder
Signed: Richard Sappington & Elizabeth (her mark) Weaver
Wit: Simeon Walker, David Halser?, James Goodwin
Recorded 11 Dec 1817
9 April 1816: Deed Sale 50 acres to Timothy Collins
Deed Book CCC, 1815-1819, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 406-7; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 268-269
Dated 9 Apr 1816
Richard Sappington to Timothy Collins, both of Wilkes County GA
Consideration: $200
Beginning at pine on sd Sappingtons line, running on line E, 24 chains to
Lightwood stake on William Pearmans line, thence on line S30E, 16 chains to
Pine on Ferguesons line, thence on sd line N86W, 34 chains to
oak on John Alberts line, thence N6W on sd line to
beginning
50 acres
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: Seymore Seato?, D. H. McCleroy, J. B. Holmes J.P.
Recorded:
9 May 1817: Deed Sale 31 acres
Deed Book FFF, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 407; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 395
Dated: 21 May 1817
Richard Sappington & Rebecca his wife to John Milner Sr, all of Wilkes Co Ga
Consideration: $130
Beginning at post oak, running S30W, 15 [chains] to
Stake, thence N67E, 4 [chains] to
Pine, thence S10E, 2 [chains] to
Stake, thence S80W, 35 [chains] to
Post oak, thence W, 8 [chains] to
Red oak, thence N60E, 34 [chains] to
Beginning
31 acres
bounded on all sides by Richard Sappington & Milner land
Signed: Richard Sappington & Rebecca Sappington
Wit: Josiah B Holms, Allen S. Arnold J. P.
Recorded 29 Dec 1820
1820 U.S. FEDERAL CENSUS, Wilkes County, Georgia,
Richard Sappington.
Ancestry.com 1820 U.S. Federal Census online. Provo, Utah; MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data; United States, 1820 United States Federal Census, M33, 142 rolls.National Archives and Records Administrations, Washington, D.C.
29 December1820 Deed Sale 140 Acres Beaver Dam Creek
Deed Book GGG, 1821-1823, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 408; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 63
Dated 29 Dec 1820
Richard Sappington to William Weaver, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $250
On Waters of Beaver Dam Creek
Beginning at hickory, running N5W, 59 chains to
Oak, thence N85E, 86? Chains to
Beginning
Bounded by Hammock Henderson & Jarrett
140 acres
Signed Richard Sappington
Wit: John Albert, William J. Sappington, Joseph Heanes J.P.
Recorded July 1821
26 December 1821: Deed shows residency
Page 245-246
Dated 26 Dec 1821
Hill Moore to William J. Sappington, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $250
On waters of Dry Fork of Long Creek
58 acres
Adjoining: Richard Sappington, William Sappington, William Pearman, Samuel May
No legal land description given.
Witnessed: Thomas Alert, Fadda Sappington, John Abert
Signed: Hill Moore
Proven by Thomas Albert and Fadda Sappington: 27 Dec 1821
Recorded 2 Apr 1822
1821, District 13 – Capt. Beniah B. Reeves District
1818-1823 Tax Digests, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 378-79; Georgia Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia.
-Sappington, Richd – 7 slaves, 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County, adjoining ____, originally granted to _ Darden; 250 acres pine land in Early County, district 21, lot 263; 250 acres pine land in Early County, district 16, lot 239.
1821 LAND LOTTERY, EXPLANATORY:
The land disposed of in this lottery was obtained by treaty with the Creek Indians at Indian Springs Jan 8, 1821.Covered by five original counties at the time of the survey, namely Dooly, Houston, Monroe, Henry and Fayette counties since divided intotwenty-one counties.
A list of names entitled to draw for land in the 164th Dist. or Capt. David P. Hilllhouse's County,in Major Thomas Gordon's Batt. in Wilkes County, Georgia,
Richard Sappington: 2 draws
Caleb Sappington: 2 draws
1818-1823 Tax Digests, Wilkes County, Georgia;
microcopy RHS 378-79; Georgia Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia.
Notes:The Early County land would be that won in the 1820 Land Lottery.
1822, District 14 – Capt. Reeves’ District
-Sappington, Richd – 7 slaves, 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County adjoining B. Moore, originally granted to G. Dardan; 250 acres pineland in Early County, 21st district, lot 363; 250 acres pineland in Early County, 16th district lot 239
-Sappington, John – poll only, no slaves or land
-Sappington, Caleb – no slaves, 250 acres pine land in Early County, 6th district, lot 185; 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Wm J. – 68 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
1823, District 8 – Capt. Hood’s District
-Sappington, Richd – 7 slaves, 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21st district, lot 363; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 16th district, lot 239; 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County adjoining B. Moore, originally granted G. Dardan.
-Sappington, Caleb – no slaves, 250 acres pineland in Early County, 6th district, lot 185; 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County, adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Wm J – no slaves, 68 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
Notes: There was no surviving 1824 tax digest for Wilkes County.
1825-1833 Tax Digest, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 379-80; Georgia Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia.
1825, District 9 – Capt. James W. C. Luker’s District
-Sappington, Caleb – poll only, no slaves or land.
1825, District 14 – Capt. Beniah B. Reeve’s District
-Sappington, Henry T. – poll only, no land or slaves.
-Sappington, Richard – 8 slaves, 677 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining B. Moore, originally granted G. Darden; 500 acres pine land in Early County, 21st & 16th districts, lots 363 & 239; one four wheel carriage, one stud horse young M__sk
-Sappington, John, no slaves or land, poll only
-Sappington, William J. – no slaves, 68 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, one two wheel carriage.
-Sappington, Caleb – 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Thdies – poll only, no slaves or land
27 December 1825: Deed Sale of 11 acres on Long Creek
Deed Book HHH, 1823-1825, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RH 408; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 264
Dated 27 Dec 1825
Richard Sappington to Thadeus Sappington, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $300
On Waters of Long Creek
Beginning at mulberry standing on north side of China Grove Rd, running thence S13W, 42.5 chains to
Intersect of James Echols line, thence running sd line S80W, 21.6 chains to
Stake corner, thence N2.3E, 47.63 chains to
Stake corner, thence with sd road S88E, 9.5 chains to
Pine corner on sd road, thence with straight line to
Beginning
111 acres, 2 roads, 14 square perches
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: Caleb Sappington & Caleb Sappington J.P.(our Caleb)
Recorded 16 Dec 1826
Plat given below deed
1826, Tax Digests, Ibid.,
District 12 – Capt. Reeves’ District
-Sappington, William J. – no slaves; 104 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek, adjoining Albert.
-Sappington, Caleb – 117 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long creek, originally granted to G. Darden.
-Sappington, Richard (old) – 8 slaves, 477 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining B. Moore, originally granted to G. Darden; 260 acres pine land in Early County, 16th district, lot 239; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21st district, lot 363.
-Sappington, Henry – 50 acres 2nd class land & 152 ½ acres 3rd class land in Henry County, 11th district, lot 167.
-Sappington, Thaddius – no slaves; 111 ½ acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining R. Sappington, originally granted to Darden.
1826, District 14 – Capt. Thompson’s District
-Sappington, Caleb – poll only, no slaves or land.
Notes:There was no surviving 1827 tax digest for Wilkes County.
4 August 1827 – Deed
Freda Reid Turner, Henry Land Records 1821-1828, Deed Books A & B, Vol. I (Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1991).
Page 105 of published book
Deed Book A, page 659
Caleb Sappington was J.P. on deed.
Page 161 of published book
Deed Book B, page 334
William Miller of Madison County sold to Henry Sappington, 4 Aug 1827, $200, 202 ½ acres, district 11, lot #167, drawn by William Miller in land lottery, recorded 3 Sep 1827, wit: James Long, Allen Daniel J.I.C.
19 November 1827: Deed establishes residency of Richard in Wilkes in 1827.
Deed Book LLL, 1828-1833, Wilkes County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 409-410; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Page 17
Dated 9 Nov 1827
Thaddeus Sappington to John Albert, both of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration: $105
On waters of Long Creek
Beginning at mulberry standing on North side of China Grove Rd, running thence S13W, 42.5 chains to intersect line of James Echols land, thence reversing sd line S80W, 21.6 chains to
Stake corner, thence N2.30?E, 47.63 chains to
Stake corner on sd road, thence with sd road S88E, 9.5 chains to
Pine corner on sd road, thence with straight line to
Place of beginning
111 acres, 2 roads, 14 square perches
Adjoining Richard Sappington, James Echels
Signed: Thaddeus Sappington
Wit: William T. Sappington, James Willis J.P
Notes:There was no surviving 1827 tax digest for Wilkes County.
1828, District 10 – Capt. Henry Popes’ District
Sappington, Caleb – poll only, no slaves or land.
1828, District 12 – Capt. Reeves’ District
-Sappington, William J. – 1 slave; 104 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining J. Albert, originally granted to Darden.
-Sappington, Richard Jr. – 3 slaves; 202 ½ acres 3rd class land in Henry County, 11th district, lot 154, originally granted to M. Ward.
-Sappington, Richard old – 10 slaves; 880 acres 3rd class land in Wilkes County on Long Creek adjoining B. More, originally granted to Dardin; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21st district, lot 363; 250 acres pine land in Early County, 21 district, lot 239.
5 September 1828—Deed Sale 246 Acres
Richard Sappington to John Jones, both of Wilkes County
Consideration: $738
On Waters of Dry Fork of Long Creek
Beginning at post oak, running thence S11?W, 29 chains to
Red oak, thence S20E, 42 chains to
Middle of China Grove Road, thence with sd road, S88E, 9 chains
S82?E, 18.8 chains
S69E, 20.5 chains
Thence N16E,5.5? chains to
Post oak, thence ? 13.5E, 21/27 chains & 25 links to
Red oak, thence ?255W, 49 chains to
Beginning
246 acres
Adjoining John Albert, Wm J. Sappington, & others
Signed: Richard Sappington
Wit: John Albert, James D. Willis J.P.
Recorded 21 Dec 1829
27 January 1830: Deed Sale 41 ¾ acres
Pages 408-409
Dated 27 Jan 1830
Richard Sappington to Ephraim S. Sappington of Wilkes County, GA
Consideration of $60
41 ¾ acres
Beginning at red oak corner, running N63E, 4 chains to
Middle of road, thence along sd road due E, 8 chains
Thence S9.15E, 36 chains to
Stake, thence S85W, 11 chains to
Dogwood, thence to Beginning Corner
Signed Richard Sappington
Wit: John Albert, Charles Smith J.P.
Recorded 2 Mar 1830
1830 U.S. FEDERAL CENSUS: HENRY COUNTY, Georgia, p. 227
Ancestry.com 1830 U.S. Federal Census online.Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc. 2004. Original data: 1830 United States Federal Census, M33, 142 rolls. Natinal Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
Richard Sappington, 1 male 20-30; 1 male, 60-70; 1 female 60-70.(the male could have been John Sappington, son.)
1831 Tax Digest, Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 21-22; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Capt House District – Brushby Knob
Richard T. Sappington, 0 polls, 10 slaves, 202a, 2nd & 3rd class land, Lot 184, Dt 184 [error, should be district 11], waters of South River, Henry County
Richard T. Sappington for Vines Owens, 1 poll, 0 slaves, 92 acres 3rd class land
Henry T. Sappington, 1 poll, 204 acres 3rd class land, lot 167, 11th Dt,, waters of South River, Henry Co
Notes: Lot 167 was later sold by the heirs of Richard Sappington, Sr.
February 1832: Deed of land to erect church
Freda Reid Turner, Henry Land Records 1824-1838, Deed Books C/D, F, G, H, Vol. II (Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1993).
Page 109 of published source
Deed Book F, page 93
Solomon Grace of Bibb County to Henry T. Sappington, Richard Sappington and others, all Trustees of Methodist Episcopal Church, 2 ½ acres to erect church in 11th district on Northern line of lot 122, recorded 18 Feb 1832.
Notes:Evidence of family’s Methodist Church affiliation.Also, some family burials may be in cemetery in area of church.
19 August 1833 – Deed Purchase Lot # 185 202 ½ acres District 11, South River.
Page 165 of published source
Deed Book F, page 395
Peter Lamar of Lincoln County to Richard Sappington of Henry, 19 Aug 1833, $200, lot 185, district 11, 202 ½ acres on waters of South River, wit: Charles L. Powell and Thomas Albert, recorded 7 Oct 1833.
31 October 1833 – Deed Sale ½ Lot 185
Page 169 of published source
Deed Book F, page 479
Richard Sappington to Thomas Albert, both of Henry, 31 Oct 1833, $200, South half lot 185, district 11, 202 ½ acres drawn by Samuel Coulter and deeded by him to Peter Lamon & by him to Richard Sappington.Wit: B. K. Stansell, Jesse Wade J.P., recorded 4 Feb 1834.
3 October 1836: Deed Sale Lot 204 8th District
Page 310 of published source
Deed Book H, page 75
Richard T. Sappington to James W. Crockett, both of Henry County, 3 Oct 1836, $40, undivided interest in lot 204, 8th district, wit: O. W. Cox, John T. Bentley J.I.C., recorded 5 Oct 1836.
13 December 1836:Deed Sale by Son Henry T.Sappington
Page 360 of published source
Deed Book H, page 308
Henry T. Sappington to Silas Mosely, both of Henry County, dated 13 Dec 1836, $700, 293 acres, lot 167, District 11, Wit: Robert Cable, William Camp, recorded 20 Jul 1837.
16 December 1836: Deed Purchase—Lot 167—2 acres 11th district
Page 339 of published source
Deed Book H, page 205
Henry T. Sappington to Richard Sappington, 16 Dec 1836, $200, 2 acres of lot 167, 11th district, wit: Glen Owen and Seaborn J. Clark J.P., recorded 2 Mar 1837.
Page 407 of published source
Deed Book H, page 532
Photocopied from microfilm of original and appears transcribed elsewhere in this report.
1837 Tax Digest, Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 21-22; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Capt Posey District - Knob
Richard Sappington, overage, 0 polls, 11 slaves, 212 acres land, 2nd & 3rd quality land, lot 184,11th Dt, waters of South River, Henry Co
40 acres 3rd class land, Cherokee Co [gold lot]
40 acres, 3rd class land, lot 340 2nd Dt, sec 1, Cherokee Co [gold lot]
John Sappington, Rev. Soldier, overage, 0 poll, 0 slaves, 160 acres, 3rd class land, lot 229, 10th Dt
Notes: By John Sappington’s entry is the notation that he was a Revolutionary War soldier.Both John and Richard Sappington were over the age of 60 and therefore paid no poll tax.In 1837 Richard Sappington still had the 2-40 acre lots that he won in the 1832 Gold Lottery.
20 May 1837: Richard's Letter to Brother, Caleb Sappington in Maryland:
State of Georgia in Henry County
May 20th, 1837
Dearly Beloved Brother,
Your kind and interesting favour of the 9th February wasreceived through a due course of mail, and the contents thereof duly and respectfully noticed.It is a source of great satisfaction to us to hear from you and to hear that you are also enjoying good health.
These few lines leaves us all in the enjoyment of usual health at this time, which we hope the same will reach you in realising the same blessing.
I have nothing of much? importance to attract your attention.More than to let you hear that we're yet in the land of the living hoping that if we never have the pleasure of seeing each other face to face in the world we may eventually meet where parting will be no more.There has nothing new transferred with us of importance since writing my former letter.
In answer to your son's enquiryrelative to the State of agriculture here in Georgia, I would say that in some sections our lands are rich and productive; others are of a poorer grade but quite fertile.As to a what a single hand can realise here per annum is amatter depending very much on the course of his pursuits in regard to a line of agriculture it is a matter somewhat varying according to the times.Say from one hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars is the amount usually procured by the single hand.Some realise over that amount?it would be a source of much gratification to us to see your son in this Section.I have no doubtbut what he would be pleased.I have never regretted coming my self.You are apprised of what was my situation when I came to this country.I have by the help of kind providence been enabled to give all my children a comfortable home and I thank God I have a sufficient competencyby the will of our maker to comfortably support me the few remainder of my days.
You requested me to mention the distance that I live from Columbus the residence of Lancelot Gambril, it is about one hundred and four miles.I have a son that resides near Columbus, and from circumstances happened in Mr. Gambril's store to purchase some goods and in making the bill his name was learned to be Sappington which led to the enquiry of his family which resulted in the fact that Mr. Gambrel had your kind letter for me which was immediately forwarded.I shall expect a letter from you as soon as convenient.Direct to White House Post Office Henry County, Georgia.
Nothing more at present but remaining your loving relative until death.
Richard Sappington
Rebecca Sappington
Envelope: White House
May 26th
Mr. Caleb Sappington, Brotherton PO, Ann Arundel Coty Maryland
8 January 1838: Death Richard Sappington
12 February 1838:Estate Settlement
General Estate Index Vol. 1 (1821-1939), Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RH 653-4; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Deed Book H (1834-1839), pages 532-533, Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 623-4; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Early Records of Georgia. Wills and Deeds, Georgia, Henry County :Richard Sappington Estate Settlement: 12 February 1838
Know all men by these present that I, Rebecca Sappington, widow of Richard Sappington, late of the county and state aforesaiddeceased, and Caleb Sappington and Timothy Collins of the county of Walton, Henry Sappington of county of Monroe, William J.Sappington of the county of Troup, Thaddeus Sappington of county of Newton, William R. Williams of the county of Lumpkin, andThomas Albert of the county of Henry and all of the state aforesaid being lawful legatees of the estate of said Richard Sappington,deceased, for divers good causes and considerations we here unto moving have made ordained and appointed and by these presents do make ordain and appoint John Albert of the county of Henry and State of Georgia and Richard T. Sappington of the county of Newton and state aforesaid and legatees of said estate our true and lawful attorneys for us and in our names and for our own proper use and benefit to sell and dispose of absolutely and in fee simple all and singular the goods, chattels, lands and tenements both real and personal belonging or appertaining to the estate of said Richard Sappington deceased at public our cry on the premises of said deceased.In the county of Henry and commencing on the 13th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, then continuing from day to day until all is sold to the highest bidder as may be agreed upon. Then to make equal distribution of the remaining balances among legatees of such notes as ten remain.In witness we here of the said, Rebecca Sappington, Caleb Sappington, Timothy Collins, Henry Sappington, William J. Sappington, Thaddeus Sappington, William R. Williams, Thomas Albert, have hereunto set our hands and seals this the 12th day of February 1838.
Witness; Wiley E. WoodSigned:
Widow: Rebecca Jarrett Sappington
Caleb Sappington (married Martha Bankston)
Timothy Collins(m. Rebecca Sappington)
Henry Thomas Sappington (m. Sarah Owens)
William Jarrett Sappington (m. Martha Hardwick Starr)
Thaddeus Sappington (m. Jerely Turner
William R, Williams (m. Elizabeth Sappington)
Thomas Albert (m. Sarah Sappington)
3 January 1839:Estate Land Sale to Family
Deed Book J (1839-1842), Henry County, Georgia; microcopy RHS 624; Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia.
Pages 6-7
Dated 3 Jan 1839
John Albert of Henry County and Richard T. Sappington of Monroe County, Timothy Collins of Walton County, Henry Sappington of Monroe County, William J. Sappington of Troup County, Caleb Sappington of Walton County, Thadeus Sappington of Newton County, William R. Williams of Lumpkin County, Thomas Albert of Henry County and Rebecca Sappington of Henry County to Thomas Albert.
Consideration: $135
lot 167 in 11th district of Henry County
Beginning at NE corner, running thence W to
Black jack, thence S across creek to hickory
Thence E to lightwood stake
Beginning
10 acres
Wit: William A. Stephenson and Seaborn I. Clark
John Albert and Richard T. Sappington served as attorneys representing the group
Pages 145-147
Dated 3 Jan 1839
John Albert of Henry County and Richard T. Sappington of Monroe County, Timothy Collins of Walton County, Henry Sappington of Monroe County, William J. Sappington of Troup County, Thadeus Sappington of Newton County, William R. Williams of Lumpkin County, Thomas Albert of Henry County and Rebecca Sappington of Henry County, to Caleb Sappington of Walton County.
Consideration: $790
lot 184 in 11th District of Henry County - 202 ½ acres except for part of lot falling on North side of South River
lot 201 on west side of South River, running up sd river to mouth of steep branch – 6 acres
recorded 26 July 1839
Wit: Seaborn I. Clark and William A. Stephenson
Signed with all names
By attorneys in fact: John Albert and Richard T. Sappington
Proven: 7 Jan 1839
Recorded 26 Jul 1839