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On 2/29/88, file JMSH211D was initiated from file JMSH111M to contain the part
1 of the First Generation of James Matkin sr of South Carolina family history,
Issue 2. The filename uses the convention of the JMSHKEY in which "JMS"
refers to JAMES MATKIN SR, "H" refers to HISTORY, "2" refers to ISSUE TWO, "1"
refers to the 1ST GENERATION, and "1" refers to PART ONE.
The documents in this file are:
2) James Matkin sr Family Line History, 1st Generation
NOTES:
FIRST GENERATION of JAMES MATKIN of SOUTH CAROLINA LINE
The individual histories in this Matkins Information Center (MIC) Report on
Matkin(s) in St Francois County, Missouri, begins with James Matkin sr. James
Matkin sr lived in Pendleton District of South Carolina in the late 1700's.
It is believed that he may have migrated with some of his sons to Missouri.
The first generation consists of the family of James Matkin sr and his
wife and children.
JMSH1-1 @ MIC: 2/29/88...2/29/88 JAMES MATKIN SR of SC and MO FAMILY LINE of DESCENDANTS
JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-c1820), 1790 living in Pendleton District, SC
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According to Wake County, North Carolina, Deed Book 11 (page 405), a James
Madkins of Montgomery County, North Carolina, sold land in Wake County to John
Peakeson (perhaps Parkerson) of Virginia on 1 March 1788 for 200 pounds spe-
cie. This 200-acre tract of land was on the west side of Beaver Dam Creek.
Then on 1 November 1788, this same reference (page 444) shows that James sold
land to Isham Freeman, also of Virginia. This 100-acre tract was also on the
west side of Beaver Dam Creek adjoining the Cork Line and sold for 50 pounds
specie. [4,5]
James Matkin sr was in Anderson County, SC on 25 January 1795 when he was one
of the purchasers of the estate property of Jesse Clements [6]. He is listed
in the early Anderson County convenyance books.
James Matkin is shown living in Pendleton District of South Carolina in 1800
[9]. There were four Matkin(s) families living in this district in 1800;
these were: James Matkins (4 males, 3 females, 1 slave), David Madkins (7
males, 4 females), Ezekiel Madkin (2 males, 2 females), and James Madkins (5
males, 3 females).
A James Matkins (either James sr or James jr) purchased 217 acres on Big Creek
on 2 February 1807 from John Nicholson (Book H, page 469) [7]. Eight months
later, James Matkins sr obtained 300 acres on Big Creek from Samuel Lacey
(heir at law) on 28 October 1807 (Book I page 87) [7]. The early grantor
index shows that James sr and James jr were grantors of 86 acres on Big Creek
to Hezikiah Rice on 2 December 1813 (Book M, page 164) [8]. Ezekiel Matkin
was grantor of 50 acres in Anderson county to Henry Hays on 29 November 1814
(Book M, page 309) [8]. James Matkins sold the 217 acres on Big Creek to
Thomas Honey on 2 February 1815 (Book M, page 331) [8]. David Matkin was
grantor to Samuel Williams of 230 acres on Big Creek on 28 October 1816 (Book
M, page 617) [8]. This shows that a James sr and a James Matkin jr, as well
as an Ezekiel and a David Matkin were property owners on Big Creek in Anderson
County, SC, between 1807 and 1816.
A St Genevieve County, Missouri Territory record showing the purchase of land
by Leroy Matkin was witnessed by James Matkin jr [11]. Since the reference is
made of a James jr, it is assumed that a James sr was living in the area at
this time.
This James Madkins is assumed to be the same James Matkin (sr) who is believed
to be the father of five brothers who migrated to Missouri. He is listed in
the 1822 tax records of St Francois County, Missouri [1]. Edie Darrah, a
long-time Matkin family researcher assumed children of James Matkin sr to be:
David Matkin, born about 1766, his wife may have been Izabel; Thomas Matkin,
born about 1770; Ezekiel Matkin, born about 1775; James Matkin, born about
1777, married to Anne; and William, born about 1782.
MATK-JMS001/01 JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-) & his wife
JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-), [1]
born: about 1745 [10], before 1755 [9]
died: after 18 March 1819, probably in St Genevieve Co., MO [11]
buried:
father:
mother:
married: about 1763 [10]
_____ _________
born: about 1747 [10]
died:
buried:
father:
mother:
CHILDREN:
1) DAVID MATKIN (ca 1766-), b. ca 1766 [10] in SC?; m. ca 1786 in Anderson
Co., SC [10]; d. at Loughboro, St Francois Co., MO [2]
2) THOMAS MATKIN (ca 1770-), b. ca 1770 [10]
3) EZEKIEL MATKIN (ca 1775-), b. ca 1775 [3,10]; m. ca 1801 probably in
Anderson Co., SC [10]; d. in AL [10]
4) JAMES MATKIN jr (ca 1776-1840), b. ca 1776 [2] in SC?; m. ca 1794 in
Anderson Co., SC [10] to ANNE _____ [2,10]; d. 26 May 1840 at Loughboro,
St Francois Co., MO [2]
5) ROSEANNA OPHELIA MATKIN (bet 1770/80-), b. ca 1770s [12]; m. to JAMES
LOVE [3] (8/91: now believe that James Love married Rosanna Matkin and
perhaps Ophelia was Rosanna's mother; also Ophelia may have been
Ezekiel's mother)
6) WILLIAM MATKIN (ca 1781-1827), b. ca 1781 [2] in SC?; m. to NANCY -----
b. 1784 VA [2,3]; d. 13 Mar 1827 [3] Indian Creek, St Francois Co., MO
[2,3]
7) DANIEL MATKIN (ca 1800-), b. ca 1800 [2] in SC?; m. to SARAH THAXTON
[2]; d. probably St Francois Co., MO [2]
8) ELIZA MATKIN (-) [3],
9) ZEDEKIAH MATKIN (ca 1800-1826), m. 30 Dec 1819 in Madison Co AL to SARAH
MAJORS [3]; d. 9 Nov 1826 [JEDEKIAH] [3]
NOTES:
1. The Anderson County, SC Will Book, 1793-1793 (FHL film 22859) does not
list any Matkin(s) names.
2. There appear to be four different Matkin(s) families living in Pendleton
County, South Carolina in 1800 (FHL film 22835). These are:
males females slaves
p. 22 hh 216 James Matkins 1-2-0-1-0 2-1-0-1-0 0-1
p. 29 hh 597 David Wadkins 4-1-1-1-0 1-2-0-1-0 0-0
p. 55 hh 796 Ezekiel Madkin 1-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0 0-0
p. 57 hh 866 James Madkins 1-1-2-0-1 1-1-1-0-0 0-0
The census counts are arranged as shown on the form, i.e. under 10, 10
to 16, 16 to 26, 26 to 45, and over 45. The fourth entry above is
assumed to be James Matkin sr. This James Madkins is over 45 years old
or born before 1755 and apparently without a living wife. The first
James Matkins is assumed to be James Matkin jr, age 26-45 or born 1755-1774. The David Wadkins is assumed to be David Matkin, also age 26-45.
Ezekiel Madkin, age 16-26, would have been born 1774-1784.
3. R. W. Simpson's book, History of Old Pendleton District with a genealogy
of leading families of the district does not include any Matkin, Love,
or Crow families. (LDS/FHL film 1036802, item 6).
4. The book, Book of the Dead, written November 1968 (LDS/FHL film 1303177)
lists a lot of Wellborn and Watkins names but no Matkins or Loves.
REFERENCES:
[1] Darrah, Edie Matkin to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 7/5/81.
[2] Darrah, Edie Matkin to Robert E Matkins. Photocopy of Family group
sheet of James Matkin sr. ca 1981.
[3] Matkin, Ruth to Robert E Matkins. Photocopy of Family group sheet of
James Matkin sr, 1988.
[4] Matkins, Clarence to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 15 Dec 1986.
[5] Tripp, Dortha to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, with record
extracts, 9 Jan 1989.
[6] Alexander, Elliott, Willie. Pendleton District and Anderson Co. SC
Wills, Estate, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Record. Anderson Co.
SC Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799. Property of Jesse Clements.
Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[7] Anderson County SC. Grantee Index to Conveyance Books. FHL film
1025582. Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[8] Anderson County SC. Grantor Index to Conveyance Books. FHL film
1025563. Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[9] 1800 South Carolina Census, Pendleton District. FHL film 22835.
[10] Ward, Pat. Family group record sheet of James Matkin (c1745-) and his
wife, 5/8/91.
[11] Land Record of Leroy Matkin, St Genevieve County, Missouri Territory, 18
Mar 1819. Copy provided by Pat Ward, 8/91.
[12] Petty, Joyce to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 1/12/93.
JSMH1-1 (1-1) @ MIC: 2/1/93...12/26/86
REFERENCES:
[1] Matkin, Gerald. Information on the line of descent of James Matkin/
William Matkin. rec'd at MIC 12/23/86
[2] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Correspondence to R Matkins, 7/5/81.
[3] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of James Matkin sr. ca 1981.
[4] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of James Matkin jr (c1776) ca
1981. [Sources: 1) Probate Court file 26, St Francois Co., MO; 2) Cen-
sus' 1850 & 1870; 3) Dent Cemetery, Bismarch, MO; 4) Marriage records,
St Francois Co., MO; 5) Probate records, St Francois Co.]
[5] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of Elisha Matkin (1804), ca
1981. [Sources: 1) Cemetery records on farm; 2) Census, 1870; 3) Mar-
riage records, St Francois Co., MO; 4) Personal knowledge of Judson Dent
Matkin, grdson of Elisha; 5) Research of Edie Darrah in St Francois Co;
6) Great Falls Tribune Obituary; 7) Death Cert Artemesis Matkin; 8)
Masonic Cemetery records Farmington, MO; 9) ?
[6] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of Houston Dallas Matkin
(1844), ca 1981. [Sources: 1) graveyard on farm of Houston Dallas
Matkin, St Francois Co., MO; 2) personal knowledge of Judson Dent
Matkin, son of Houston Dallas Matkin; 3) research of Given Mackintash,
Minidake, ID; 4) marriage records of St Francois Co MO; 5) death
records]
[7] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of Judson Dent Matkin (1875),
ca 1981. [Sources: 1) birth records; 2) death records; 3) marriage
records; 4) personal knowledge of Judson Dent Matkin]
[8] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of William Matkin (1820) &
Cynthia Parks, ca 1981. [Sources: 1) Sterling Matkin, grd son of Wm
Matkin]
[9] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of William Matkin (1820) &
Betty Isabella Ritter, ca 1981. [Sources: 1) Elvie Horton's father,
Leroy Matkin, son of Wm Matkin]
[10] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of Hiram Matkin (1798), ca
1981. [Sources: 1) LDS film 0925021, St Francois Co Court Records, V8-9;
2) Deed book M, p3 shows death of Hiram, 1867-1873; 3) Marriage record
book B, p26; 4) Probate filed 8 June 1859 sworn by wife, Charity]
[11] Darrah, Edie Matkin. 1860 Census of St Francois Co., MO
[12] Darrah, Edie Matkin. 1850 Census of St Francois Co., MO
[14] Matkins, Robert E. Census and LDS Computer File Summary. MIC Research
Note 1, Aug 86.
[15] Matkins, Clarence. Letter to R Matkins, 15 Dec 1986.
[16] Tripp, Dortha. Letter to R Matkins with extracts from Wade Co NC,
1/9/89.
[17] Land Record.
Release of Samuel Lacy to James Matkins, Senr, 18 Aug 1801
This is early James Matkins Senry in Pendleton District.
Release of John Nicholson to James Matkins, 9 March 1805
Since this date is later than the time that the Matkin's moved into this
area of South Carolina, I assume that this is James Matkin jr.
Release of James Matkin to Thomas Honey, 19 October 1807
This identifies the wife of this James Matkin as Anne.
Release of James Matkin senr, James Matkin junr to Hezikiah Rice, 24 March
1810
This establishes that there both a James Matkin sr and James Matkin jr.
Release of Ezekiel Matkin to Henry Hayes, 29 September 1814
Since there was no record of a wife signing over her dower rights, etc.,
the whereabouts of Ezekiel's wife are questioned. Children are shown
for Ezekiel until 1826 when daughter Rua Ann Matkin was born. Ezekiel's
first child is believed to be Elizabeth, born 1798. His daughter Jane
was born about 1814, near the time of this land sale.
It identifies a Benjamin Matkin (perhaps a brother of Ezekiel)
Release of David Matkin to Samuel Wilcox, 5 March 1816
This identifies the wife of David Matkin as Ezabel (Isabel).
Release of Samuel Lacey to James Matkins Senr 18 AUGUST 1801
The State of South Carolina || Know all men by these presents that I Samuel
Lacey Junior of Chester District in the State aforesaid has (?) the right
burial Law and proper representatives of Captain Joshua Lacey Deceased in
consideration of Sixty Pound Sterling to me paid by a James Matkins Senior of
Pendleton District and State aforesaid have granted bargained sold and
declared and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said
James Matkins all that Plantation or tract of land containing Three hundred
acres more or less situated in Pendleton District on Big Creek. Granted to the
said Joshua Lacey, the third day of April one thousand seven hundred eighty
six [1786] under the hand of His Excellency William Moulton Esquire &
having...such shape from marks as a plat annexed thereof annexed to the
Original grant represents together with all and singular the rights members
here ditamented & apportimends to the said premisses & belonging or in anywise
incident or apportaining to Have & to Hold all & singular the primises before
mentioned unto the said James Matkins his heirs & assigns forever and I do
hereby bind myself my heirs, executors, administrators to warrant & forever
defend all & singular the said premises unto the said James Matkins his heirs
& assigned against myself & my heirs and against every person whomsoever
lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand &
seal this Eighteenth day August in the year of our Lour One thousand eight
hundred & one, the XXVI year of the independence of the United States of
America. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of John Nicholson, James
Matkin.
Samuel Lacey (LS)
South Carolina/Colleton (?) County || John Nicholson made oath before me
sayeth that he saw Saumel Lacey sign seal and deliver that deed of conveyence
for the purposes used thereas -- & certified that James Matkins witnessed the
same (?) with this document.
E Browne, JQ, 18th August 1807 (recorded 28th October 1807).
Release John Nicholson to James Matkins 9 MARCH 1805
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these presents that I
John Matkin ---- of the State & District aforesaid for and in consideration of
the sum of five hundred and fifty six dollars [$556] to me paid by James
Matkin of the State & District aforesaid have granted bargained sold &
released --- presents --- bargain sell ------ --- to the said James Matkin all
that tract or plantation of land lying --- in the State & District aforesaid
on Big Creek waters of Saluda River containing two hundred and seventeen [217]
acres more or less beginning -- a black oak X& thence -- -- Spanish Oak 30 --- Oak X& thence -- X& Black Oak ---- S fork of Big Creek thence down said
creek to the fork thence 000 000 of said creek to thesce a live Crss -- Creek
running N 60 E thence on said line to a pine &X thence N38 W accross said
creek 73 --- post oak &X thence accross said creek N35 W to the beginning
Black Oak &X together with all ---- the Rights members an ---- appurtinances
to the said premises belonging or in any wise incident or appurtaining to have
& to hold all & singular the premises before mentioned unto the said James
Matkin his heirs & assigns forever And I do hereby bind myself my heirs &
Executors & Administers to warrant & ever defend all -- the said premises unto
the said James Matkin his heirs & assigns againsta myself & my heirs against
every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any part there of
witness my hand and seal this 9 th of March 1805 and in the 29th year of the
Independence of the United States of America. Signed Sealed & delivered in
presence of John Holbert Geo Deliworth
John Nicholoson (seal)
Recorded 2nd February 1807 Release James Matkin to Thomas Honey 19 OCTOBER 1807
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these presents that I
James Madkin of the State and District aforesaid for and in consideration of
five hundred ($500) Dollars to me paid by Thomas Honey of the State and
District aforesaid have granted bargained sold and released and by these
presents do grant bargain sell and Release unto the said Thomas Honey all that
tract of plantation of land lying and being in the State and District
aforesaid on big Creek waters of Saluda River containing two hundred and
Seventeen acres [217] (more or less) beginning on black oak &X thence S5W to a
spanish oak 30-- 3 ch to a black oak &X thence S40E 21 to a black oak &X
thence N70E to a black oak Station and to a pine station thence the same curse
37 c 72E to a white oak &X thence N30W to the S fork of big creek thence down
said creek to the fork thence up the N fork of said creek to where a line
crosses said creek running N60E thence a cross said creek N85 W to the
beginning black oak &X. Together with all and singular the rights to members
hereditaments and appeasidinencess to the said premises belonging or in any
wise incident or appertaining. To have and to hold all and singular the
premises before mentioned unto the said Thomas Honey his heirs and assigns
forever and I do hereby bind myself my heirs executors and advisors to warrent
and forever defend all and singular toe said premisses unto the said Thomas
Honey his heirs and assigns against myself and my heirs and against every
person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any part thereof. As witness
my hand and seal this Nineteenth day of October 1807 and in 32nd year of
America's Independence of the United States of America. Signed Sealed and
delivered in presents of Elisha Bennett, James D Barkley|| James Matkins LS
Endorsed The State of South Carolina/Pendleton District || To James Welborn
one of the Justices of Zuorum do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern
that Anne Matkins the wife of the within named James Matkins did this day
appear before me and whom being privately and separately examined by me did
declare that she does freely and volunteerily and with out any consultation
dred or fear of any persons or persons whomsoever renouces & releases and ---
relenquishes unto the within named Thomas Honey his heirs and assigns all her
interest and estate and also all her right and claims of dower of in and to
all and singular the premisses within mentioned and released. Given under my
hand and seal this 24th of October 1807, James Welborn 2 U-
Anne (her mark) Matkins
South Carolina/Pendleton District || I do herby certify Elisha Bennet legaly
proved the within deed, October the 19th 1807 James Welborn 2 U ||
Elisha Bennett
Recorded the 2nd February 1915 ? Release: James Matkin senr, James Matkin junr to Hezikiah Rice 24 MARCH 1810
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these present that we
James Matkin Senr & James Matkin Junr for and in consideration of the sum of
three hundred dollars [$300] to me in hand paid by Hezikiah Rice of the state
and district aforesaid have granted bargained sold and delivered unto the said
E Rice (Ryce) one tract of land containing eighty six [86] acres lying and
being in Pendleton District on Big Creek waters of Saluda River beginning at a
Black Oak X& running 67 W 35 ch [chains] to a stake -- thence N 37 W 23 ch to
a stake X& thence N 38 E 12 ch 50 links to a stake X& thence 88 E 33 ch 50
links to a stake X& thence S 13 W 18 chains to the beginning corner. Also one
other tract containing one hundred [100] acres more or less situated lying and
being in the district aforesaid on Big Creek waters of Saluda River bounded by
creek belonging to Wm Parsons David Matkin and the above mentioned or first
described premisses; Together with all and singular the premisses above
mentioned unto the above Hezikiah Ryce his heirs and assigned forever. And we
the above James Matkin senr and James Matkin junr do waive and forever defend
the above premisses unto the above Hezekiah Ryce his heirs Executory &
advisory from is one heir Executory & Admin and from all persons lawfully
claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. In Witness, whereof we
have hereunto set our hand and seal this 24th day of March 1810 signed and
delivered in the presence of David Matkin, William Parsons.
James Matkin Jr,
James (his mark) Matkin Senr
Endorsed South Carolina Pendleton District || David Matkin on oath sayth that
he saw James Matkin senr and James Matkin junr sign and deliver the within
conveyance for the -- within mentioned and also saw William Parsons sign his
name as a witness with himself sworn to this 4th day of January 1811.
David Matkin
James Welborne,
Recorded this 2nd day of December 1813.
Release, Ezekiel Matkin to Henry Hayes 29 SEPTEMBER 1814
This Indenture made this 29th day of September 1814 between Ezekiel Matkin of
the District of Pendleton and State of South Carolina of the one part and
Henry Hayes of the same District of the other part. Witnesseth that for and
in conderation of the sum of one hundred Dollars [$100] to me in hand paid the
receipt where of is hereby acknowledged that I Ezekiel Matkin hath sold and by
these presents conveyed unto Henry Hayes his heirs advisors administrators or
assigns one tract or parcel of land in the District aforesaid in the waters of
Big Creek containing fifty acres more or less it being the tract whereas James
Matkins -- -- -- lives and bounded as follows: Begining at at stake corner on
Halberts line thence N49W 22 chains to a stake thence at 25W 25 chains to a
black oak corner thence S16E 22 chains to a Red Oak -- thence N27E 27 chain to
the beginning with all and every part thereof and every thing apportioning
thereunto to Have and to Hold the aforesaid land and premisses to him the said
Hayes his heirs assigns forever and I do hereby for myself my heires executors
administrators or assigns Warrant and for ever deferred the right title and
claim of said tract of land to him said Hayes his heirs & against the claim or
demand of any other person or persons whatsoever. Witness my hand and seal
this day and date above written. In presence of John Grime, Benjamin Matkin
Ezekiel Matkin L.S.
South Carolina/Pendleton District || Personally came Benjamin Matkin before me
and being sworn sayth on oath he did see the within deed signed and delivered
for the contents within mentioned and also did see John Grime with himself
subscribe as witness to the same. Sworn to and subsribed this 10 of October
1814 Before me James Major JP
Benjamin Matkin
Release, David Matkin to Samuel Wilcox 5 MARCH 1816
The State of South Carolina, Pendleton District || Know all men by these
present that I David Matkin of the state and district aforesaid on
consideration of Four Hundred Dollars [$400] in hand paid by Samuel Williams
of Greenville District and the state aforesaid have granted bargained sold
release and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said
Samuel Williams all that plantation and tract of land where I now live
including apart of a tract of land originally granted to Joshua Lacy on the
third day of April one thousand seven hundred eighty one [1781]. Recorded in
grant book BBBB also including a small tract originally granted to Dickers
Gaskeli on the fifth day of November one thousand seven hundred seventy two
[1772] lying on the southwest side of Big Creek Waters of Seluda River
containing two hundred and thirty [230] acres be the same more or less
Beginning James Riding stake corner thence running southwest 67 35 77 to a
black oak & thence N 23 -- to a post oak & thence N 25 C to a black oak thence
at 452 to a maple in the Resly Branch thence down said Branch thence to a
poplar thence and condition--- to a stake in William Parson's line thence
along said line to a corner -- on the Crake--- ---- E 44 50 to the Beginning
Corner Together with all and singular the rights----- ------ and app--- to the
said premises aforementioned unto Samuel Williams his heirs and ---- forever
and I do hereby bind myself assigning my heirs and against every other person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim this same or any part thereof as
witnessed my hand and seal this Fifth day of March One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Sixteen [1816] and in the Forty First Year of the Independence of United
States of America Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Richard Williams,
William Black
David Matkin LS
Endorsed. South Carolina/Pendleton District || Personally appeared before me
Richard Williams and made oath in due form of law that he saw the within deed
signed and delivered for the use and ---- within mentioned and that William
Black was a subscribing witness with himself. Sworn to and subscribed this 13
day of March 1816.
Before me Henry Cobb JQ [Justice of Quorum]
Richard Williams
South Carolina/Pendleton District || One of the Justices of the Quorum of the
State and District aforesaid do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern
that Ezebel Matkin the wife of the within named David Matkin did thus appear
before me and upon being privately and separately examined by me -- declare
that she -- fairly bid unclarily and without any confusion dread or fear of
any person whomsoever Renounce Release -- persons bequesth unto the -- --
Samuel Williams his heirs and --- all her interest and estate and also her
rights and -- -- of --- and singular the premises within mentioned --- Sworn
under my hand and seal 16th day of March 1816
Henry Cobb cl [clerk] 2nd LS
Ezebel (her mark) Matkin CoS
Recorded the 28th Oct 1816.
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On 2/29/88, file JMSH211D was initiated from file JMSH111M to contain the part
1 of the First Generation of James Matkin sr of South Carolina family history,
Issue 2. The filename uses the convention of the JMSHKEY in which "JMS"
refers to JAMES MATKIN SR, "H" refers to HISTORY, "2" refers to ISSUE TWO, "1"
refers to the 1ST GENERATION, and "1" refers to PART ONE.
The documents in this file are:
2) James Matkin sr Family Line History, 1st Generation
NOTES:
FIRST GENERATION of JAMES MATKIN of SOUTH CAROLINA LINE
The individual histories in this Matkins Information Center (MIC) Report on
Matkin(s) in St Francois County, Missouri, begins with James Matkin sr. James
Matkin sr lived in Pendleton District of South Carolina in the late 1700's.
It is believed that he may have migrated with some of his sons to Missouri.
The first generation consists of the family of James Matkin sr and his
wife and children.
JMSH1-1 @ MIC: 2/29/88...2/29/88 JAMES MATKIN SR of SC and MO FAMILY LINE of DESCENDANTS
JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-c1820), 1790 living in Pendleton District, SC
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According to Wake County, North Carolina, Deed Book 11 (page 405), a James
Madkins of Montgomery County, North Carolina, sold land in Wake County to John
Peakeson (perhaps Parkerson) of Virginia on 1 March 1788 for 200 pounds spe-
cie. This 200-acre tract of land was on the west side of Beaver Dam Creek.
Then on 1 November 1788, this same reference (page 444) shows that James sold
land to Isham Freeman, also of Virginia. This 100-acre tract was also on the
west side of Beaver Dam Creek adjoining the Cork Line and sold for 50 pounds
specie. [4,5]
James Matkin sr was in Anderson County, SC on 25 January 1795 when he was one
of the purchasers of the estate property of Jesse Clements [6]. He is listed
in the early Anderson County convenyance books.
James Matkin is shown living in Pendleton District of South Carolina in 1800
[9]. There were four Matkin(s) families living in this district in 1800;
these were: James Matkins (4 males, 3 females, 1 slave), David Madkins (7
males, 4 females), Ezekiel Madkin (2 males, 2 females), and James Madkins (5
males, 3 females).
A James Matkins (either James sr or James jr) purchased 217 acres on Big Creek
on 2 February 1807 from John Nicholson (Book H, page 469) [7]. Eight months
later, James Matkins sr obtained 300 acres on Big Creek from Samuel Lacey
(heir at law) on 28 October 1807 (Book I page 87) [7]. The early grantor
index shows that James sr and James jr were grantors of 86 acres on Big Creek
to Hezikiah Rice on 2 December 1813 (Book M, page 164) [8]. Ezekiel Matkin
was grantor of 50 acres in Anderson county to Henry Hays on 29 November 1814
(Book M, page 309) [8]. James Matkins sold the 217 acres on Big Creek to
Thomas Honey on 2 February 1815 (Book M, page 331) [8]. David Matkin was
grantor to Samuel Williams of 230 acres on Big Creek on 28 October 1816 (Book
M, page 617) [8]. This shows that a James sr and a James Matkin jr, as well
as an Ezekiel and a David Matkin were property owners on Big Creek in Anderson
County, SC, between 1807 and 1816.
A St Genevieve County, Missouri Territory record showing the purchase of land
by Leroy Matkin was witnessed by James Matkin jr [11]. Since the reference is
made of a James jr, it is assumed that a James sr was living in the area at
this time.
This James Madkins is assumed to be the same James Matkin (sr) who is believed
to be the father of five brothers who migrated to Missouri. He is listed in
the 1822 tax records of St Francois County, Missouri [1]. Edie Darrah, a
long-time Matkin family researcher assumed children of James Matkin sr to be:
David Matkin, born about 1766, his wife may have been Izabel; Thomas Matkin,
born about 1770; Ezekiel Matkin, born about 1775; James Matkin, born about
1777, married to Anne; and William, born about 1782.
MATK-JMS001/01 JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-) & his wife
JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-), [1]
born: about 1745 [10], before 1755 [9]
died: after 18 March 1819, probably in St Genevieve Co., MO [11]
buried:
father:
mother:
married: about 1763 [10]
_____ _________
born: about 1747 [10]
died:
buried:
father:
mother:
CHILDREN:
1) DAVID MATKIN (ca 1766-), b. ca 1766 [10] in SC?; m. ca 1786 in Anderson
Co., SC [10]; d. at Loughboro, St Francois Co., MO [2]
2) THOMAS MATKIN (ca 1770-), b. ca 1770 [10]
3) EZEKIEL MATKIN (ca 1775-), b. ca 1775 [3,10]; m. ca 1801 probably in
Anderson Co., SC [10]; d. in AL [10]
4) JAMES MATKIN jr (ca 1776-1840), b. ca 1776 [2] in SC?; m. ca 1794 in
Anderson Co., SC [10] to ANNE _____ [2,10]; d. 26 May 1840 at Loughboro,
St Francois Co., MO [2]
5) ROSEANNA OPHELIA MATKIN (bet 1770/80-), b. ca 1770s [12]; m. to JAMES
LOVE [3] (8/91: now believe that James Love married Rosanna Matkin and
perhaps Ophelia was Rosanna's mother; also Ophelia may have been
Ezekiel's mother)
6) WILLIAM MATKIN (ca 1781-1827), b. ca 1781 [2] in SC?; m. to NANCY -----
b. 1784 VA [2,3]; d. 13 Mar 1827 [3] Indian Creek, St Francois Co., MO
[2,3]
7) DANIEL MATKIN (ca 1800-), b. ca 1800 [2] in SC?; m. to SARAH THAXTON
[2]; d. probably St Francois Co., MO [2]
8) ELIZA MATKIN (-) [3],
9) ZEDEKIAH MATKIN (ca 1800-1826), m. 30 Dec 1819 in Madison Co AL to SARAH
MAJORS [3]; d. 9 Nov 1826 [JEDEKIAH] [3]
NOTES:
1. The Anderson County, SC Will Book, 1793-1793 (FHL film 22859) does not
list any Matkin(s) names.
2. There appear to be four different Matkin(s) families living in Pendleton
County, South Carolina in 1800 (FHL film 22835). These are:
males females slaves
p. 22 hh 216 James Matkins 1-2-0-1-0 2-1-0-1-0 0-1
p. 29 hh 597 David Wadkins 4-1-1-1-0 1-2-0-1-0 0-0
p. 55 hh 796 Ezekiel Madkin 1-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0 0-0
p. 57 hh 866 James Madkins 1-1-2-0-1 1-1-1-0-0 0-0
The census counts are arranged as shown on the form, i.e. under 10, 10
to 16, 16 to 26, 26 to 45, and over 45. The fourth entry above is
assumed to be James Matkin sr. This James Madkins is over 45 years old
or born before 1755 and apparently without a living wife. The first
James Matkins is assumed to be James Matkin jr, age 26-45 or born 1755-1774. The David Wadkins is assumed to be David Matkin, also age 26-45.
Ezekiel Madkin, age 16-26, would have been born 1774-1784.
3. R. W. Simpson's book, History of Old Pendleton District with a genealogy
of leading families of the district does not include any Matkin, Love,
or Crow families. (LDS/FHL film 1036802, item 6).
4. The book, Book of the Dead, written November 1968 (LDS/FHL film 1303177)
lists a lot of Wellborn and Watkins names but no Matkins or Loves.
REFERENCES:
[1] Darrah, Edie Matkin to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 7/5/81.
[2] Darrah, Edie Matkin to Robert E Matkins. Photocopy of Family group
sheet of James Matkin sr. ca 1981.
[3] Matkin, Ruth to Robert E Matkins. Photocopy of Family group sheet of
James Matkin sr, 1988.
[4] Matkins, Clarence to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 15 Dec 1986.
[5] Tripp, Dortha to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, with record
extracts, 9 Jan 1989.
[6] Alexander, Elliott, Willie. Pendleton District and Anderson Co. SC
Wills, Estate, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Record. Anderson Co.
SC Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799. Property of Jesse Clements.
Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[7] Anderson County SC. Grantee Index to Conveyance Books. FHL film
1025582. Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[8] Anderson County SC. Grantor Index to Conveyance Books. FHL film
1025563. Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[9] 1800 South Carolina Census, Pendleton District. FHL film 22835.
[10] Ward, Pat. Family group record sheet of James Matkin (c1745-) and his
wife, 5/8/91.
[11] Land Record of Leroy Matkin, St Genevieve County, Missouri Territory, 18
Mar 1819. Copy provided by Pat Ward, 8/91.
[12] Petty, Joyce to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 1/12/93.
JSMH1-1 (1-1) @ MIC: 2/1/93...12/26/86
REFERENCES:
[1] Matkin, Gerald. Information on the line of descent of James Matkin/
William Matkin. rec'd at MIC 12/23/86
[2] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Correspondence to R Matkins, 7/5/81.
[3] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of James Matkin sr. ca 1981.
[4] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of James Matkin jr (c1776) ca
1981. [Sources: 1) Probate Court file 26, St Francois Co., MO; 2) Cen-
sus' 1850 & 1870; 3) Dent Cemetery, Bismarch, MO; 4) Marriage records,
St Francois Co., MO; 5) Probate records, St Francois Co.]
[5] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of Elisha Matkin (1804), ca
1981. [Sources: 1) Cemetery records on farm; 2) Census, 1870; 3) Mar-
riage records, St Francois Co., MO; 4) Personal knowledge of Judson Dent
Matkin, grdson of Elisha; 5) Research of Edie Darrah in St Francois Co;
6) Great Falls Tribune Obituary; 7) Death Cert Artemesis Matkin; 8)
Masonic Cemetery records Farmington, MO; 9) ?
[6] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of Houston Dallas Matkin
(1844), ca 1981. [Sources: 1) graveyard on farm of Houston Dallas
Matkin, St Francois Co., MO; 2) personal knowledge of Judson Dent
Matkin, son of Houston Dallas Matkin; 3) research of Given Mackintash,
Minidake, ID; 4) marriage records of St Francois Co MO; 5) death
records]
[7] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of Judson Dent Matkin (1875),
ca 1981. [Sources: 1) birth records; 2) death records; 3) marriage
records; 4) personal knowledge of Judson Dent Matkin]
[8] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of William Matkin (1820) &
Cynthia Parks, ca 1981. [Sources: 1) Sterling Matkin, grd son of Wm
Matkin]
[9] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of William Matkin (1820) &
Betty Isabella Ritter, ca 1981. [Sources: 1) Elvie Horton's father,
Leroy Matkin, son of Wm Matkin]
[10] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of Hiram Matkin (1798), ca
1981. [Sources: 1) LDS film 0925021, St Francois Co Court Records, V8-9;
2) Deed book M, p3 shows death of Hiram, 1867-1873; 3) Marriage record
book B, p26; 4) Probate filed 8 June 1859 sworn by wife, Charity]
[11] Darrah, Edie Matkin. 1860 Census of St Francois Co., MO
[12] Darrah, Edie Matkin. 1850 Census of St Francois Co., MO
[14] Matkins, Robert E. Census and LDS Computer File Summary. MIC Research
Note 1, Aug 86.
[15] Matkins, Clarence. Letter to R Matkins, 15 Dec 1986.
[16] Tripp, Dortha. Letter to R Matkins with extracts from Wade Co NC,
1/9/89.
[17] Land Record.
Release of Samuel Lacy to James Matkins, Senr, 18 Aug 1801
This is early James Matkins Senry in Pendleton District.
Release of John Nicholson to James Matkins, 9 March 1805
Since this date is later than the time that the Matkin's moved into this
area of South Carolina, I assume that this is James Matkin jr.
Release of James Matkin to Thomas Honey, 19 October 1807
This identifies the wife of this James Matkin as Anne.
Release of James Matkin senr, James Matkin junr to Hezikiah Rice, 24 March
1810
This establishes that there both a James Matkin sr and James Matkin jr.
Release of Ezekiel Matkin to Henry Hayes, 29 September 1814
Since there was no record of a wife signing over her dower rights, etc.,
the whereabouts of Ezekiel's wife are questioned. Children are shown
for Ezekiel until 1826 when daughter Rua Ann Matkin was born. Ezekiel's
first child is believed to be Elizabeth, born 1798. His daughter Jane
was born about 1814, near the time of this land sale.
It identifies a Benjamin Matkin (perhaps a brother of Ezekiel)
Release of David Matkin to Samuel Wilcox, 5 March 1816
This identifies the wife of David Matkin as Ezabel (Isabel).
Release of Samuel Lacey to James Matkins Senr 18 AUGUST 1801
The State of South Carolina || Know all men by these presents that I Samuel
Lacey Junior of Chester District in the State aforesaid has (?) the right
burial Law and proper representatives of Captain Joshua Lacey Deceased in
consideration of Sixty Pound Sterling to me paid by a James Matkins Senior of
Pendleton District and State aforesaid have granted bargained sold and
declared and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said
James Matkins all that Plantation or tract of land containing Three hundred
acres more or less situated in Pendleton District on Big Creek. Granted to the
said Joshua Lacey, the third day of April one thousand seven hundred eighty
six [1786] under the hand of His Excellency William Moulton Esquire &
having...such shape from marks as a plat annexed thereof annexed to the
Original grant represents together with all and singular the rights members
here ditamented & apportimends to the said premisses & belonging or in anywise
incident or apportaining to Have & to Hold all & singular the primises before
mentioned unto the said James Matkins his heirs & assigns forever and I do
hereby bind myself my heirs, executors, administrators to warrant & forever
defend all & singular the said premises unto the said James Matkins his heirs
& assigned against myself & my heirs and against every person whomsoever
lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand &
seal this Eighteenth day August in the year of our Lour One thousand eight
hundred & one, the XXVI year of the independence of the United States of
America. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of John Nicholson, James
Matkin.
Samuel Lacey (LS)
South Carolina/Colleton (?) County || John Nicholson made oath before me
sayeth that he saw Saumel Lacey sign seal and deliver that deed of conveyence
for the purposes used thereas -- & certified that James Matkins witnessed the
same (?) with this document.
E Browne, JQ, 18th August 1807 (recorded 28th October 1807).
Release John Nicholson to James Matkins 9 MARCH 1805
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these presents that I
John Matkin ---- of the State & District aforesaid for and in consideration of
the sum of five hundred and fifty six dollars [$556] to me paid by James
Matkin of the State & District aforesaid have granted bargained sold &
released --- presents --- bargain sell ------ --- to the said James Matkin all
that tract or plantation of land lying --- in the State & District aforesaid
on Big Creek waters of Saluda River containing two hundred and seventeen [217]
acres more or less beginning -- a black oak X& thence -- -- Spanish Oak 30 --- Oak X& thence -- X& Black Oak ---- S fork of Big Creek thence down said
creek to the fork thence 000 000 of said creek to thesce a live Crss -- Creek
running N 60 E thence on said line to a pine &X thence N38 W accross said
creek 73 --- post oak &X thence accross said creek N35 W to the beginning
Black Oak &X together with all ---- the Rights members an ---- appurtinances
to the said premises belonging or in any wise incident or appurtaining to have
& to hold all & singular the premises before mentioned unto the said James
Matkin his heirs & assigns forever And I do hereby bind myself my heirs &
Executors & Administers to warrant & ever defend all -- the said premises unto
the said James Matkin his heirs & assigns againsta myself & my heirs against
every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any part there of
witness my hand and seal this 9 th of March 1805 and in the 29th year of the
Independence of the United States of America. Signed Sealed & delivered in
presence of John Holbert Geo Deliworth
John Nicholoson (seal)
Recorded 2nd February 1807 Release James Matkin to Thomas Honey 19 OCTOBER 1807
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these presents that I
James Madkin of the State and District aforesaid for and in consideration of
five hundred ($500) Dollars to me paid by Thomas Honey of the State and
District aforesaid have granted bargained sold and released and by these
presents do grant bargain sell and Release unto the said Thomas Honey all that
tract of plantation of land lying and being in the State and District
aforesaid on big Creek waters of Saluda River containing two hundred and
Seventeen acres [217] (more or less) beginning on black oak &X thence S5W to a
spanish oak 30-- 3 ch to a black oak &X thence S40E 21 to a black oak &X
thence N70E to a black oak Station and to a pine station thence the same curse
37 c 72E to a white oak &X thence N30W to the S fork of big creek thence down
said creek to the fork thence up the N fork of said creek to where a line
crosses said creek running N60E thence a cross said creek N85 W to the
beginning black oak &X. Together with all and singular the rights to members
hereditaments and appeasidinencess to the said premises belonging or in any
wise incident or appertaining. To have and to hold all and singular the
premises before mentioned unto the said Thomas Honey his heirs and assigns
forever and I do hereby bind myself my heirs executors and advisors to warrent
and forever defend all and singular toe said premisses unto the said Thomas
Honey his heirs and assigns against myself and my heirs and against every
person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any part thereof. As witness
my hand and seal this Nineteenth day of October 1807 and in 32nd year of
America's Independence of the United States of America. Signed Sealed and
delivered in presents of Elisha Bennett, James D Barkley|| James Matkins LS
Endorsed The State of South Carolina/Pendleton District || To James Welborn
one of the Justices of Zuorum do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern
that Anne Matkins the wife of the within named James Matkins did this day
appear before me and whom being privately and separately examined by me did
declare that she does freely and volunteerily and with out any consultation
dred or fear of any persons or persons whomsoever renouces & releases and ---
relenquishes unto the within named Thomas Honey his heirs and assigns all her
interest and estate and also all her right and claims of dower of in and to
all and singular the premisses within mentioned and released. Given under my
hand and seal this 24th of October 1807, James Welborn 2 U-
Anne (her mark) Matkins
South Carolina/Pendleton District || I do herby certify Elisha Bennet legaly
proved the within deed, October the 19th 1807 James Welborn 2 U ||
Elisha Bennett
Recorded the 2nd February 1915 ? Release: James Matkin senr, James Matkin junr to Hezikiah Rice 24 MARCH 1810
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these present that we
James Matkin Senr & James Matkin Junr for and in consideration of the sum of
three hundred dollars [$300] to me in hand paid by Hezikiah Rice of the state
and district aforesaid have granted bargained sold and delivered unto the said
E Rice (Ryce) one tract of land containing eighty six [86] acres lying and
being in Pendleton District on Big Creek waters of Saluda River beginning at a
Black Oak X& running 67 W 35 ch [chains] to a stake -- thence N 37 W 23 ch to
a stake X& thence N 38 E 12 ch 50 links to a stake X& thence 88 E 33 ch 50
links to a stake X& thence S 13 W 18 chains to the beginning corner. Also one
other tract containing one hundred [100] acres more or less situated lying and
being in the district aforesaid on Big Creek waters of Saluda River bounded by
creek belonging to Wm Parsons David Matkin and the above mentioned or first
described premisses; Together with all and singular the premisses above
mentioned unto the above Hezikiah Ryce his heirs and assigned forever. And we
the above James Matkin senr and James Matkin junr do waive and forever defend
the above premisses unto the above Hezekiah Ryce his heirs Executory &
advisory from is one heir Executory & Admin and from all persons lawfully
claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. In Witness, whereof we
have hereunto set our hand and seal this 24th day of March 1810 signed and
delivered in the presence of David Matkin, William Parsons.
James Matkin Jr,
James (his mark) Matkin Senr
Endorsed South Carolina Pendleton District || David Matkin on oath sayth that
he saw James Matkin senr and James Matkin junr sign and deliver the within
conveyance for the -- within mentioned and also saw William Parsons sign his
name as a witness with himself sworn to this 4th day of January 1811.
David Matkin
James Welborne,
Recorded this 2nd day of December 1813.
Release, Ezekiel Matkin to Henry Hayes 29 SEPTEMBER 1814
This Indenture made this 29th day of September 1814 between Ezekiel Matkin of
the District of Pendleton and State of South Carolina of the one part and
Henry Hayes of the same District of the other part. Witnesseth that for and
in conderation of the sum of one hundred Dollars [$100] to me in hand paid the
receipt where of is hereby acknowledged that I Ezekiel Matkin hath sold and by
these presents conveyed unto Henry Hayes his heirs advisors administrators or
assigns one tract or parcel of land in the District aforesaid in the waters of
Big Creek containing fifty acres more or less it being the tract whereas James
Matkins -- -- -- lives and bounded as follows: Begining at at stake corner on
Halberts line thence N49W 22 chains to a stake thence at 25W 25 chains to a
black oak corner thence S16E 22 chains to a Red Oak -- thence N27E 27 chain to
the beginning with all and every part thereof and every thing apportioning
thereunto to Have and to Hold the aforesaid land and premisses to him the said
Hayes his heirs assigns forever and I do hereby for myself my heires executors
administrators or assigns Warrant and for ever deferred the right title and
claim of said tract of land to him said Hayes his heirs & against the claim or
demand of any other person or persons whatsoever. Witness my hand and seal
this day and date above written. In presence of John Grime, Benjamin Matkin
Ezekiel Matkin L.S.
South Carolina/Pendleton District || Personally came Benjamin Matkin before me
and being sworn sayth on oath he did see the within deed signed and delivered
for the contents within mentioned and also did see John Grime with himself
subscribe as witness to the same. Sworn to and subsribed this 10 of October
1814 Before me James Major JP
Benjamin Matkin
Release, David Matkin to Samuel Wilcox 5 MARCH 1816
The State of South Carolina, Pendleton District || Know all men by these
present that I David Matkin of the state and district aforesaid on
consideration of Four Hundred Dollars [$400] in hand paid by Samuel Williams
of Greenville District and the state aforesaid have granted bargained sold
release and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said
Samuel Williams all that plantation and tract of land where I now live
including apart of a tract of land originally granted to Joshua Lacy on the
third day of April one thousand seven hundred eighty one [1781]. Recorded in
grant book BBBB also including a small tract originally granted to Dickers
Gaskeli on the fifth day of November one thousand seven hundred seventy two
[1772] lying on the southwest side of Big Creek Waters of Seluda River
containing two hundred and thirty [230] acres be the same more or less
Beginning James Riding stake corner thence running southwest 67 35 77 to a
black oak & thence N 23 -- to a post oak & thence N 25 C to a black oak thence
at 452 to a maple in the Resly Branch thence down said Branch thence to a
poplar thence and condition--- to a stake in William Parson's line thence
along said line to a corner -- on the Crake--- ---- E 44 50 to the Beginning
Corner Together with all and singular the rights----- ------ and app--- to the
said premises aforementioned unto Samuel Williams his heirs and ---- forever
and I do hereby bind myself assigning my heirs and against every other person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim this same or any part thereof as
witnessed my hand and seal this Fifth day of March One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Sixteen [1816] and in the Forty First Year of the Independence of United
States of America Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Richard Williams,
William Black
David Matkin LS
Endorsed. South Carolina/Pendleton District || Personally appeared before me
Richard Williams and made oath in due form of law that he saw the within deed
signed and delivered for the use and ---- within mentioned and that William
Black was a subscribing witness with himself. Sworn to and subscribed this 13
day of March 1816.
Before me Henry Cobb JQ [Justice of Quorum]
Richard Williams
South Carolina/Pendleton District || One of the Justices of the Quorum of the
State and District aforesaid do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern
that Ezebel Matkin the wife of the within named David Matkin did thus appear
before me and upon being privately and separately examined by me -- declare
that she -- fairly bid unclarily and without any confusion dread or fear of
any person whomsoever Renounce Release -- persons bequesth unto the -- --
Samuel Williams his heirs and --- all her interest and estate and also her
rights and -- -- of --- and singular the premises within mentioned --- Sworn
under my hand and seal 16th day of March 1816
Henry Cobb cl [clerk] 2nd LS
Ezebel (her mark) Matkin CoS
Recorded the 28th Oct 1816.
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On 2/29/88, file JMSH211D was initiated from file JMSH111M to contain the part
1 of the First Generation of James Matkin sr of South Carolina family history,
Issue 2. The filename uses the convention of the JMSHKEY in which "JMS"
refers to JAMES MATKIN SR, "H" refers to HISTORY, "2" refers to ISSUE TWO, "1"
refers to the 1ST GENERATION, and "1" refers to PART ONE.
The documents in this file are:
2) James Matkin sr Family Line History, 1st Generation
NOTES:
FIRST GENERATION of JAMES MATKIN of SOUTH CAROLINA LINE
The individual histories in this Matkins Information Center (MIC) Report on
Matkin(s) in St Francois County, Missouri, begins with James Matkin sr. James
Matkin sr lived in Pendleton District of South Carolina in the late 1700's.
It is believed that he may have migrated with some of his sons to Missouri.
The first generation consists of the family of James Matkin sr and his
wife and children.
JMSH1-1 @ MIC: 2/29/88...2/29/88 JAMES MATKIN SR of SC and MO FAMILY LINE of DESCENDANTS
JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-c1820), 1790 living in Pendleton District, SC
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
According to Wake County, North Carolina, Deed Book 11 (page 405), a James
Madkins of Montgomery County, North Carolina, sold land in Wake County to John
Peakeson (perhaps Parkerson) of Virginia on 1 March 1788 for 200 pounds spe-
cie. This 200-acre tract of land was on the west side of Beaver Dam Creek.
Then on 1 November 1788, this same reference (page 444) shows that James sold
land to Isham Freeman, also of Virginia. This 100-acre tract was also on the
west side of Beaver Dam Creek adjoining the Cork Line and sold for 50 pounds
specie. [4,5]
James Matkin sr was in Anderson County, SC on 25 January 1795 when he was one
of the purchasers of the estate property of Jesse Clements [6]. He is listed
in the early Anderson County convenyance books.
James Matkin is shown living in Pendleton District of South Carolina in 1800
[9]. There were four Matkin(s) families living in this district in 1800;
these were: James Matkins (4 males, 3 females, 1 slave), David Madkins (7
males, 4 females), Ezekiel Madkin (2 males, 2 females), and James Madkins (5
males, 3 females).
A James Matkins (either James sr or James jr) purchased 217 acres on Big Creek
on 2 February 1807 from John Nicholson (Book H, page 469) [7]. Eight months
later, James Matkins sr obtained 300 acres on Big Creek from Samuel Lacey
(heir at law) on 28 October 1807 (Book I page 87) [7]. The early grantor
index shows that James sr and James jr were grantors of 86 acres on Big Creek
to Hezikiah Rice on 2 December 1813 (Book M, page 164) [8]. Ezekiel Matkin
was grantor of 50 acres in Anderson county to Henry Hays on 29 November 1814
(Book M, page 309) [8]. James Matkins sold the 217 acres on Big Creek to
Thomas Honey on 2 February 1815 (Book M, page 331) [8]. David Matkin was
grantor to Samuel Williams of 230 acres on Big Creek on 28 October 1816 (Book
M, page 617) [8]. This shows that a James sr and a James Matkin jr, as well
as an Ezekiel and a David Matkin were property owners on Big Creek in Anderson
County, SC, between 1807 and 1816.
A St Genevieve County, Missouri Territory record showing the purchase of land
by Leroy Matkin was witnessed by James Matkin jr [11]. Since the reference is
made of a James jr, it is assumed that a James sr was living in the area at
this time.
This James Madkins is assumed to be the same James Matkin (sr) who is believed
to be the father of five brothers who migrated to Missouri. He is listed in
the 1822 tax records of St Francois County, Missouri [1]. Edie Darrah, a
long-time Matkin family researcher assumed children of James Matkin sr to be:
David Matkin, born about 1766, his wife may have been Izabel; Thomas Matkin,
born about 1770; Ezekiel Matkin, born about 1775; James Matkin, born about
1777, married to Anne; and William, born about 1782.
MATK-JMS001/01 JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-) & his wife
JAMES MATKIN sr (c1745-), [1]
born: about 1745 [10], before 1755 [9]
died: after 18 March 1819, probably in St Genevieve Co., MO [11]
buried:
father:
mother:
married: about 1763 [10]
_____ _________
born: about 1747 [10]
died:
buried:
father:
mother:
CHILDREN:
1) DAVID MATKIN (ca 1766-), b. ca 1766 [10] in SC?; m. ca 1786 in Anderson
Co., SC [10]; d. at Loughboro, St Francois Co., MO [2]
2) THOMAS MATKIN (ca 1770-), b. ca 1770 [10]
3) EZEKIEL MATKIN (ca 1775-), b. ca 1775 [3,10]; m. ca 1801 probably in
Anderson Co., SC [10]; d. in AL [10]
4) JAMES MATKIN jr (ca 1776-1840), b. ca 1776 [2] in SC?; m. ca 1794 in
Anderson Co., SC [10] to ANNE _____ [2,10]; d. 26 May 1840 at Loughboro,
St Francois Co., MO [2]
5) ROSEANNA OPHELIA MATKIN (bet 1770/80-), b. ca 1770s [12]; m. to JAMES
LOVE [3] (8/91: now believe that James Love married Rosanna Matkin and
perhaps Ophelia was Rosanna's mother; also Ophelia may have been
Ezekiel's mother)
6) WILLIAM MATKIN (ca 1781-1827), b. ca 1781 [2] in SC?; m. to NANCY -----
b. 1784 VA [2,3]; d. 13 Mar 1827 [3] Indian Creek, St Francois Co., MO
[2,3]
7) DANIEL MATKIN (ca 1800-), b. ca 1800 [2] in SC?; m. to SARAH THAXTON
[2]; d. probably St Francois Co., MO [2]
8) ELIZA MATKIN (-) [3],
9) ZEDEKIAH MATKIN (ca 1800-1826), m. 30 Dec 1819 in Madison Co AL to SARAH
MAJORS [3]; d. 9 Nov 1826 [JEDEKIAH] [3]
NOTES:
1. The Anderson County, SC Will Book, 1793-1793 (FHL film 22859) does not
list any Matkin(s) names.
2. There appear to be four different Matkin(s) families living in Pendleton
County, South Carolina in 1800 (FHL film 22835). These are:
males females slaves
p. 22 hh 216 James Matkins 1-2-0-1-0 2-1-0-1-0 0-1
p. 29 hh 597 David Wadkins 4-1-1-1-0 1-2-0-1-0 0-0
p. 55 hh 796 Ezekiel Madkin 1-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0 0-0
p. 57 hh 866 James Madkins 1-1-2-0-1 1-1-1-0-0 0-0
The census counts are arranged as shown on the form, i.e. under 10, 10
to 16, 16 to 26, 26 to 45, and over 45. The fourth entry above is
assumed to be James Matkin sr. This James Madkins is over 45 years old
or born before 1755 and apparently without a living wife. The first
James Matkins is assumed to be James Matkin jr, age 26-45 or born 1755-1774. The David Wadkins is assumed to be David Matkin, also age 26-45.
Ezekiel Madkin, age 16-26, would have been born 1774-1784.
3. R. W. Simpson's book, History of Old Pendleton District with a genealogy
of leading families of the district does not include any Matkin, Love,
or Crow families. (LDS/FHL film 1036802, item 6).
4. The book, Book of the Dead, written November 1968 (LDS/FHL film 1303177)
lists a lot of Wellborn and Watkins names but no Matkins or Loves.
REFERENCES:
[1] Darrah, Edie Matkin to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 7/5/81.
[2] Darrah, Edie Matkin to Robert E Matkins. Photocopy of Family group
sheet of James Matkin sr. ca 1981.
[3] Matkin, Ruth to Robert E Matkins. Photocopy of Family group sheet of
James Matkin sr, 1988.
[4] Matkins, Clarence to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 15 Dec 1986.
[5] Tripp, Dortha to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, with record
extracts, 9 Jan 1989.
[6] Alexander, Elliott, Willie. Pendleton District and Anderson Co. SC
Wills, Estate, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Record. Anderson Co.
SC Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799. Property of Jesse Clements.
Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[7] Anderson County SC. Grantee Index to Conveyance Books. FHL film
1025582. Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[8] Anderson County SC. Grantor Index to Conveyance Books. FHL film
1025563. Read & extracted by Robert E Matkins at LDS/FHL in SLC.
[9] 1800 South Carolina Census, Pendleton District. FHL film 22835.
[10] Ward, Pat. Family group record sheet of James Matkin (c1745-) and his
wife, 5/8/91.
[11] Land Record of Leroy Matkin, St Genevieve County, Missouri Territory, 18
Mar 1819. Copy provided by Pat Ward, 8/91.
[12] Petty, Joyce to Robert E Matkins. Correspondence, 1/12/93.
JSMH1-1 (1-1) @ MIC: 2/1/93...12/26/86
REFERENCES:
[1] Matkin, Gerald. Information on the line of descent of James Matkin/
William Matkin. rec'd at MIC 12/23/86
[2] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Correspondence to R Matkins, 7/5/81.
[3] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of James Matkin sr. ca 1981.
[4] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of James Matkin jr (c1776) ca
1981. [Sources: 1) Probate Court file 26, St Francois Co., MO; 2) Cen-
sus' 1850 & 1870; 3) Dent Cemetery, Bismarch, MO; 4) Marriage records,
St Francois Co., MO; 5) Probate records, St Francois Co.]
[5] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of Elisha Matkin (1804), ca
1981. [Sources: 1) Cemetery records on farm; 2) Census, 1870; 3) Mar-
riage records, St Francois Co., MO; 4) Personal knowledge of Judson Dent
Matkin, grdson of Elisha; 5) Research of Edie Darrah in St Francois Co;
6) Great Falls Tribune Obituary; 7) Death Cert Artemesis Matkin; 8)
Masonic Cemetery records Farmington, MO; 9) ?
[6] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of Houston Dallas Matkin
(1844), ca 1981. [Sources: 1) graveyard on farm of Houston Dallas
Matkin, St Francois Co., MO; 2) personal knowledge of Judson Dent
Matkin, son of Houston Dallas Matkin; 3) research of Given Mackintash,
Minidake, ID; 4) marriage records of St Francois Co MO; 5) death
records]
[7] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of Judson Dent Matkin (1875),
ca 1981. [Sources: 1) birth records; 2) death records; 3) marriage
records; 4) personal knowledge of Judson Dent Matkin]
[8] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of William Matkin (1820) &
Cynthia Parks, ca 1981. [Sources: 1) Sterling Matkin, grd son of Wm
Matkin]
[9] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family Group Sheet of William Matkin (1820) &
Betty Isabella Ritter, ca 1981. [Sources: 1) Elvie Horton's father,
Leroy Matkin, son of Wm Matkin]
[10] Darrah, Edie Matkin. Family group sheet of Hiram Matkin (1798), ca
1981. [Sources: 1) LDS film 0925021, St Francois Co Court Records, V8-9;
2) Deed book M, p3 shows death of Hiram, 1867-1873; 3) Marriage record
book B, p26; 4) Probate filed 8 June 1859 sworn by wife, Charity]
[11] Darrah, Edie Matkin. 1860 Census of St Francois Co., MO
[12] Darrah, Edie Matkin. 1850 Census of St Francois Co., MO
[14] Matkins, Robert E. Census and LDS Computer File Summary. MIC Research
Note 1, Aug 86.
[15] Matkins, Clarence. Letter to R Matkins, 15 Dec 1986.
[16] Tripp, Dortha. Letter to R Matkins with extracts from Wade Co NC,
1/9/89.
[17] Land Record.
Release of Samuel Lacy to James Matkins, Senr, 18 Aug 1801
This is early James Matkins Senry in Pendleton District.
Release of John Nicholson to James Matkins, 9 March 1805
Since this date is later than the time that the Matkin's moved into this
area of South Carolina, I assume that this is James Matkin jr.
Release of James Matkin to Thomas Honey, 19 October 1807
This identifies the wife of this James Matkin as Anne.
Release of James Matkin senr, James Matkin junr to Hezikiah Rice, 24 March
1810
This establishes that there both a James Matkin sr and James Matkin jr.
Release of Ezekiel Matkin to Henry Hayes, 29 September 1814
Since there was no record of a wife signing over her dower rights, etc.,
the whereabouts of Ezekiel's wife are questioned. Children are shown
for Ezekiel until 1826 when daughter Rua Ann Matkin was born. Ezekiel's
first child is believed to be Elizabeth, born 1798. His daughter Jane
was born about 1814, near the time of this land sale.
It identifies a Benjamin Matkin (perhaps a brother of Ezekiel)
Release of David Matkin to Samuel Wilcox, 5 March 1816
This identifies the wife of David Matkin as Ezabel (Isabel).
Release of Samuel Lacey to James Matkins Senr 18 AUGUST 1801
The State of South Carolina || Know all men by these presents that I Samuel
Lacey Junior of Chester District in the State aforesaid has (?) the right
burial Law and proper representatives of Captain Joshua Lacey Deceased in
consideration of Sixty Pound Sterling to me paid by a James Matkins Senior of
Pendleton District and State aforesaid have granted bargained sold and
declared and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said
James Matkins all that Plantation or tract of land containing Three hundred
acres more or less situated in Pendleton District on Big Creek. Granted to the
said Joshua Lacey, the third day of April one thousand seven hundred eighty
six [1786] under the hand of His Excellency William Moulton Esquire &
having...such shape from marks as a plat annexed thereof annexed to the
Original grant represents together with all and singular the rights members
here ditamented & apportimends to the said premisses & belonging or in anywise
incident or apportaining to Have & to Hold all & singular the primises before
mentioned unto the said James Matkins his heirs & assigns forever and I do
hereby bind myself my heirs, executors, administrators to warrant & forever
defend all & singular the said premises unto the said James Matkins his heirs
& assigned against myself & my heirs and against every person whomsoever
lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand &
seal this Eighteenth day August in the year of our Lour One thousand eight
hundred & one, the XXVI year of the independence of the United States of
America. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of John Nicholson, James
Matkin.
Samuel Lacey (LS)
South Carolina/Colleton (?) County || John Nicholson made oath before me
sayeth that he saw Saumel Lacey sign seal and deliver that deed of conveyence
for the purposes used thereas -- & certified that James Matkins witnessed the
same (?) with this document.
E Browne, JQ, 18th August 1807 (recorded 28th October 1807).
Release John Nicholson to James Matkins 9 MARCH 1805
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these presents that I
John Matkin ---- of the State & District aforesaid for and in consideration of
the sum of five hundred and fifty six dollars [$556] to me paid by James
Matkin of the State & District aforesaid have granted bargained sold &
released --- presents --- bargain sell ------ --- to the said James Matkin all
that tract or plantation of land lying --- in the State & District aforesaid
on Big Creek waters of Saluda River containing two hundred and seventeen [217]
acres more or less beginning -- a black oak X& thence -- -- Spanish Oak 30 --- Oak X& thence -- X& Black Oak ---- S fork of Big Creek thence down said
creek to the fork thence 000 000 of said creek to thesce a live Crss -- Creek
running N 60 E thence on said line to a pine &X thence N38 W accross said
creek 73 --- post oak &X thence accross said creek N35 W to the beginning
Black Oak &X together with all ---- the Rights members an ---- appurtinances
to the said premises belonging or in any wise incident or appurtaining to have
& to hold all & singular the premises before mentioned unto the said James
Matkin his heirs & assigns forever And I do hereby bind myself my heirs &
Executors & Administers to warrant & ever defend all -- the said premises unto
the said James Matkin his heirs & assigns againsta myself & my heirs against
every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any part there of
witness my hand and seal this 9 th of March 1805 and in the 29th year of the
Independence of the United States of America. Signed Sealed & delivered in
presence of John Holbert Geo Deliworth
John Nicholoson (seal)
Recorded 2nd February 1807 Release James Matkin to Thomas Honey 19 OCTOBER 1807
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these presents that I
James Madkin of the State and District aforesaid for and in consideration of
five hundred ($500) Dollars to me paid by Thomas Honey of the State and
District aforesaid have granted bargained sold and released and by these
presents do grant bargain sell and Release unto the said Thomas Honey all that
tract of plantation of land lying and being in the State and District
aforesaid on big Creek waters of Saluda River containing two hundred and
Seventeen acres [217] (more or less) beginning on black oak &X thence S5W to a
spanish oak 30-- 3 ch to a black oak &X thence S40E 21 to a black oak &X
thence N70E to a black oak Station and to a pine station thence the same curse
37 c 72E to a white oak &X thence N30W to the S fork of big creek thence down
said creek to the fork thence up the N fork of said creek to where a line
crosses said creek running N60E thence a cross said creek N85 W to the
beginning black oak &X. Together with all and singular the rights to members
hereditaments and appeasidinencess to the said premises belonging or in any
wise incident or appertaining. To have and to hold all and singular the
premises before mentioned unto the said Thomas Honey his heirs and assigns
forever and I do hereby bind myself my heirs executors and advisors to warrent
and forever defend all and singular toe said premisses unto the said Thomas
Honey his heirs and assigns against myself and my heirs and against every
person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim any part thereof. As witness
my hand and seal this Nineteenth day of October 1807 and in 32nd year of
America's Independence of the United States of America. Signed Sealed and
delivered in presents of Elisha Bennett, James D Barkley|| James Matkins LS
Endorsed The State of South Carolina/Pendleton District || To James Welborn
one of the Justices of Zuorum do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern
that Anne Matkins the wife of the within named James Matkins did this day
appear before me and whom being privately and separately examined by me did
declare that she does freely and volunteerily and with out any consultation
dred or fear of any persons or persons whomsoever renouces & releases and ---
relenquishes unto the within named Thomas Honey his heirs and assigns all her
interest and estate and also all her right and claims of dower of in and to
all and singular the premisses within mentioned and released. Given under my
hand and seal this 24th of October 1807, James Welborn 2 U-
Anne (her mark) Matkins
South Carolina/Pendleton District || I do herby certify Elisha Bennet legaly
proved the within deed, October the 19th 1807 James Welborn 2 U ||
Elisha Bennett
Recorded the 2nd February 1915 ? Release: James Matkin senr, James Matkin junr to Hezikiah Rice 24 MARCH 1810
South Carolina Pendleton District || Know all men by these present that we
James Matkin Senr & James Matkin Junr for and in consideration of the sum of
three hundred dollars [$300] to me in hand paid by Hezikiah Rice of the state
and district aforesaid have granted bargained sold and delivered unto the said
E Rice (Ryce) one tract of land containing eighty six [86] acres lying and
being in Pendleton District on Big Creek waters of Saluda River beginning at a
Black Oak X& running 67 W 35 ch [chains] to a stake -- thence N 37 W 23 ch to
a stake X& thence N 38 E 12 ch 50 links to a stake X& thence 88 E 33 ch 50
links to a stake X& thence S 13 W 18 chains to the beginning corner. Also one
other tract containing one hundred [100] acres more or less situated lying and
being in the district aforesaid on Big Creek waters of Saluda River bounded by
creek belonging to Wm Parsons David Matkin and the above mentioned or first
described premisses; Together with all and singular the premisses above
mentioned unto the above Hezikiah Ryce his heirs and assigned forever. And we
the above James Matkin senr and James Matkin junr do waive and forever defend
the above premisses unto the above Hezekiah Ryce his heirs Executory &
advisory from is one heir Executory & Admin and from all persons lawfully
claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. In Witness, whereof we
have hereunto set our hand and seal this 24th day of March 1810 signed and
delivered in the presence of David Matkin, William Parsons.
James Matkin Jr,
James (his mark) Matkin Senr
Endorsed South Carolina Pendleton District || David Matkin on oath sayth that
he saw James Matkin senr and James Matkin junr sign and deliver the within
conveyance for the -- within mentioned and also saw William Parsons sign his
name as a witness with himself sworn to this 4th day of January 1811.
David Matkin
James Welborne,
Recorded this 2nd day of December 1813.
Release, Ezekiel Matkin to Henry Hayes 29 SEPTEMBER 1814
This Indenture made this 29th day of September 1814 between Ezekiel Matkin of
the District of Pendleton and State of South Carolina of the one part and
Henry Hayes of the same District of the other part. Witnesseth that for and
in conderation of the sum of one hundred Dollars [$100] to me in hand paid the
receipt where of is hereby acknowledged that I Ezekiel Matkin hath sold and by
these presents conveyed unto Henry Hayes his heirs advisors administrators or
assigns one tract or parcel of land in the District aforesaid in the waters of
Big Creek containing fifty acres more or less it being the tract whereas James
Matkins -- -- -- lives and bounded as follows: Begining at at stake corner on
Halberts line thence N49W 22 chains to a stake thence at 25W 25 chains to a
black oak corner thence S16E 22 chains to a Red Oak -- thence N27E 27 chain to
the beginning with all and every part thereof and every thing apportioning
thereunto to Have and to Hold the aforesaid land and premisses to him the said
Hayes his heirs assigns forever and I do hereby for myself my heires executors
administrators or assigns Warrant and for ever deferred the right title and
claim of said tract of land to him said Hayes his heirs & against the claim or
demand of any other person or persons whatsoever. Witness my hand and seal
this day and date above written. In presence of John Grime, Benjamin Matkin
Ezekiel Matkin L.S.
South Carolina/Pendleton District || Personally came Benjamin Matkin before me
and being sworn sayth on oath he did see the within deed signed and delivered
for the contents within mentioned and also did see John Grime with himself
subscribe as witness to the same. Sworn to and subsribed this 10 of October
1814 Before me James Major JP
Benjamin Matkin
Release, David Matkin to Samuel Wilcox 5 MARCH 1816
The State of South Carolina, Pendleton District || Know all men by these
present that I David Matkin of the state and district aforesaid on
consideration of Four Hundred Dollars [$400] in hand paid by Samuel Williams
of Greenville District and the state aforesaid have granted bargained sold
release and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said
Samuel Williams all that plantation and tract of land where I now live
including apart of a tract of land originally granted to Joshua Lacy on the
third day of April one thousand seven hundred eighty one [1781]. Recorded in
grant book BBBB also including a small tract originally granted to Dickers
Gaskeli on the fifth day of November one thousand seven hundred seventy two
[1772] lying on the southwest side of Big Creek Waters of Seluda River
containing two hundred and thirty [230] acres be the same more or less
Beginning James Riding stake corner thence running southwest 67 35 77 to a
black oak & thence N 23 -- to a post oak & thence N 25 C to a black oak thence
at 452 to a maple in the Resly Branch thence down said Branch thence to a
poplar thence and condition--- to a stake in William Parson's line thence
along said line to a corner -- on the Crake--- ---- E 44 50 to the Beginning
Corner Together with all and singular the rights----- ------ and app--- to the
said premises aforementioned unto Samuel Williams his heirs and ---- forever
and I do hereby bind myself assigning my heirs and against every other person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim this same or any part thereof as
witnessed my hand and seal this Fifth day of March One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Sixteen [1816] and in the Forty First Year of the Independence of United
States of America Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Richard Williams,
William Black
David Matkin LS
Endorsed. South Carolina/Pendleton District || Personally appeared before me
Richard Williams and made oath in due form of law that he saw the within deed
signed and delivered for the use and ---- within mentioned and that William
Black was a subscribing witness with himself. Sworn to and subscribed this 13
day of March 1816.
Before me Henry Cobb JQ [Justice of Quorum]
Richard Williams
South Carolina/Pendleton District || One of the Justices of the Quorum of the
State and District aforesaid do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern
that Ezebel Matkin the wife of the within named David Matkin did thus appear
before me and upon being privately and separately examined by me -- declare
that she -- fairly bid unclarily and without any confusion dread or fear of
any person whomsoever Renounce Release -- persons bequesth unto the -- --
Samuel Williams his heirs and --- all her interest and estate and also her
rights and -- -- of --- and singular the premises within mentioned --- Sworn
under my hand and seal 16th day of March 1816
Henry Cobb cl [clerk] 2nd LS
Ezebel (her mark) Matkin CoS
Recorded the 28th Oct 1816.
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