married Frances Wright in Spartanburg Co. SC probably before 1807( based on birth of eldest recorded child). They moved to Franklin Co. Alabama where they are found on the 1840 census. They move from there to Tippah Co. MS. where they are located from 1850 forward. Vincent died in Ripley, Tippah Co. MS. At this time it is unknown by this writter when Frances died or where she is buried.
Documents and records found for Vincent and Frances Tapp:
Spartanburge Dist. SC. Deed abstracts: *
Book L,pg. 366-367 Jun5, 1807. John Wright (Spartanburg) to Vincent Tapp (same), for $400 sold 100 ac. on N side od S fork of Tyger r; Border; a road; in two tracts, Witness William Moore and Charles Moore. Rec. John Wright. Wit.oath Sept.. 1, 1808, William Moore to Drury McDaniel. Rec. Nov. 8, 1808
Book M, pg. 93-93 Mar, 1809, Vincent Tapp (Spartanburg) to Thomas Price (same); for $212 sold (1) 100ac. on N side of S Tyger R; and (2) 57ac joining(1) on S side. Witness William Moore and john Ward. Signed Vincent Tapp. Wit. oath Jul.3, 1809 John Ward to Drury McDaniel. Rec Jul 4, 1809
Note: You see here that Vincent sold the first land here as well as 57 acres for less then the original purchase fo the first 100 ac he purchased. Question: Why? What happened to incur such a loss.
Book T, pg 87-88 Oct. 4, 1819. Thomas Wright tO Vincent Tapp (Spartanbug); for $200 sold 100 ac on fork of Tyger R ;Nathanial Jentry and Bronton Thommas. Witness. Robert Ligon and John Thorton. Signed Thomas Wright wit. oath Jan3, 1825 Robert Ligon to D. White. Rec. Jul. 18, 1825
Note: First record of encounter with Robert Ligon. Vincent and Mr. Ligon have difficulties later on.
Pg 262-263 Jul 18,1826 Jul 18,1826 Vincent Tapp (Spartanburg); for $200 sold 100ac on S side Tyger R border: John Shirley, Bronton Thomas, and Wagon road. Witness James Mason and Paul Cambee. Signed Vincent Tapp. Wit; oath Sept 2, 1826 Paul Cambee to Robert Ligon. Rec. Sept. 4 Dower renounced Sept. 2, 1826 Fannie Tapp to Robert Ligon.
NOTE: Why did Fannie Tapp have to renounce Dower?
Book U, 338. pg 262-263 7 May 1829. Alexander Vernon ( Sheriff of Spartanburg Dist.) by virtue of a writ issued out of the Court of Common Pleas as the suit of Robrt Ligon against Vincent Tapp for $169.54 damages and costs, have siezed all that certain tract of land containing 173 acres more or less, in Spartanbug Dist. on the waters of Fairforrest. Bound: Abraham Gosseet(s), HenryMcDowell(N). Obadiah Wingo(S&SW). Whereon the said Vincent Tapp now lives. Exposed at public auction and purchased by John W. Tapp (Spartanbug Dist) for $1. Witness Joseph Michal. G.W/ Bomar. Signed A. Vernon, Witness oath by Joseph Michal. 3Oct 1829 to E Bomar Clerk and J.Q. Rec. 3 oct. 1829
It appears here that there was a court record that has not been located in regards to this incident. What exactly did Vincent do that incured such a debt?
Book V, 87 pg 64-65 16 May 1832 Indenture of three part made between Vincent Tapp (Spartanburg Dist) of one part, Frances Tapp his wife of the second part and Robert Wingo Trustee of the third part. Whereas said Vincent Tapp has been unfortunate in trade and deeming it his duty to secure to his said wife Frances for her separate benefit all the proceeds of her future industry & earnings free from control of said Vincent Tapp. coventants with Robert Wingo as does agree with Frances Tapp his wife that she shall from all times henceforth during her natural life to carry on such trade & business as she shall see fit. Her aaquired estate in trust for the said Frances, Witness W. Hunt. Henry O. Wingo, A. Thompson, Signed Vincent Tapp. Witness oath by Henry O. Wingo 16 May 1832 to E. Bomar. Clk. &I.Q. Rec 16 May 1832
Book V. 110, p.87-88 5 Jan 1832, John W. Tapp (Spartanbug Dist) to John Murphy (same), for $138 sold a certain tract of land in said Dist, on or near Fair Forest Border: Saw Mill Road . Witness William W. May , Mathew P. Gossett. Dower relinquished by Frances Tapp 12 Jan 1832 to James Hamm J.Q. Witness oath by William W May. 24 Mar 1832 to Augustin Shands, J,P. Rec 2 July 1832
This researcher feels as thought the above documents speak for themselves in that Vincet Tapp was indead of finacial trouble but took the initiative to secure the future of his wife and children. I feel as though the John W. Tapp who purchased the land for $1 was indeed the child of Frances and Vincent.
The family moved to Franklin Co. AL. and are located there in the 1840 census. Also located there is John W. Tapp and James H. Tapp. Mary Ann Tapp married Malone there and James H. Tapp records indicate his marriage there yet no records exist to verify this other than census records. Census records for this family will be updated here shortly. .
They had the following children:
1. John Wright Tapp b. 1807 (middle name based on land record in Franklin Co. AL)
2. James H. Tapp b. 1815
3. Jennie b.1817 died Tippah Co. MS. 1913 she was 96 years old.
4. Nancy b.1822
5. Mary Ann b 26 Jun 1826
6. Elias C. Tappb. 1824
7.Julia b. 24 Nov. 1832
8. Vincent Jackson Tapp b. 1834
9. Martha b. 1 Sept. 1837
The above named children come from various records as well as information passed on to me by other researchers of this family. Click on the names of the children for added information of that family and descendants.This page is being updated with other information frequently. Check back often.
Information of recrds from Spartanburg SC provided by : Bonnie Medford and used with her permission after locating these records and forwarding the trascriptions to me.