1. John William1 O'Farrell (William, #2) is still living.
2. William Lamar2 O'Farrell (John, #4) is still living.
Children of William Lamar2 O'Farrell and Joan Gillman (see #3) both born in Greenlawn Hospital, Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, are as follows:
4. John Henry3 O'Farrell (James, #8) was born on 18 Oct 1898 in Oak Grove, Escambia County, Florida. He married Lillie Belle Wiggins (see #5), daughter of Joseph Ernest Wiggins and Queen Victoria Nichols, on 30 Nov 1924 in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama. He died on 19 Sep 1985 in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, at age 86. He was buried in Godwin Cemetery, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
Children of John Henry3 O'Farrell and Lillie Belle Wiggins (see #5) are as follows:
Children of Stanley3 Gillman and Ruth Sellers (see #7) are as follows:
8. James Andrew Jackson4 O'Farrell (John, #16) was born on 2 Mar 1868 in Oak Grove, Escambia County, Florida. He married Laursie Godwin (see #9), daughter of Thomas Godwin and Sarah E. (--?--), on 4 Apr 1895 in Escambia County, Florida; they were married by Thos R. McCullugh, County Judge of Escambia County. He died on 28 Jul 1958 at age 90. He was buried in Godwin Cemetery, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
He also went by the name of Jim. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Escambia County, Florida; he was listed as 2 years old, living with John O'Farrell. He appeared on the census of 1880 in Escambia County, Florida; he was listed as the 10 year old son of Rebecca O'Farrell. He was mentioned in a deed in which he purchased 20 acres of land from the McMillan Mill Company on 1 Sep 1895 in Escambia County, Florida. He and Laursie Godwin appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1900 in Precinct 10, Wards Mill, Escambia County, Florida. He and Laursie Godwin appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in Precinct 33, Escambia County, Florida. He and Laursie Godwin appeared on the census of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct 33, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
Children of James Andrew Jackson4 O'Farrell and Laursie Godwin (see #9) were as follows:
She and James Andrew Jackson O'Farrell appeared
on the census of 18 Jun 1900 in Precinct 10, Wards
Mill, Escambia County, Florida. She appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1900
in Precinct 10, Wards Mill, Escambia County, Florida;
She was listed as the 33 year old wife of James O'Farrell. She appeared
on the census of 3 May 1910 in Precinct 33, Escambia
County, Florida; She was listed as the 40 year old wife of Andrew J. O'Farrell.
She and James Andrew Jackson O'Farrell appeared
on the census of 3 May 1910 in Precinct 33, Escambia
County, Florida. She appeared on the census of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct
33, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida; She was listed as the 50 year old
wife of A. J. O'Farrell. She and James Andrew Jackson
O'Farrell appeared on the census of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct
33, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
10. Joseph Ernest4
Wiggins (Oliver, #20) was born on 14 Dec 1886
in Monroe County, Alabama. He married Queen
Victoria Nichols (see #11), daughter of Britton
Nichols and Lucy Anna Coleman, on 7 May 1905 in Escambia
County, Florida; the ceremony was performed by Warren Renfrow, M.G. He
died on 21 Nov 1960 in Escambia County, Alabama,
at age 73. He was buried in Godwin Cemetery, Bratt,
Escambia County, Florida.
He and Queen Victoria Nichols appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in Precinct 33, Escambia County, Florida. He and Queen Victoria Nichols appeared on the census of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct 33, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
Children of Joseph Ernest4 Wiggins and Queen Victoria Nichols (see #11) were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in Precinct
10, Wards Mill, Escambia County, Florida; She was listed as the 10 year
old dauther of Briton Nichols. She and Joseph Ernest
Wiggins appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in Precinct
33, Escambia County, Florida. She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910
in Precinct 33, Escambia County, Florida; She was
listed as the 20 year old wife of Ernest WIggins. She appeared on the census
of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct 33, Bratt, Escambia
County, Florida; She was listed as the 28 year old wife of J. E. Wiggins.
She and Joseph Ernest Wiggins appeared on the census
of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct 33, Bratt, Escambia
County, Florida.
12. George Curtis4
Gillman (Hosea, #24) was born in 1879 in Alabama.
He married Elizabeth Butts (see #13) circa 1900.
He died in 1940 in Walton County, Florida. He was
buried in Clear Springs, Paxton, Florida.
He Listed in 1910 Federal census: Living in Walton County, Florida (Florala and Defuniak Springs Road) Age: 30, Married 10 years Listed born in Alabama, father born in Georgia, mother born in Georgia Owned home.
Children of George Curtis4 Gillman and Elizabeth Butts (see #13) were as follows:
She Listed in 1910 Federal census: Living in with Curtis GILLMAN (wife)
Walton County, Florida (Florala and Defuniak Springs Road) Age: 26, Married
10 years, mother of 5 children Listed born in Alabama, father born in Alabama,
mother born in Alabama.
14. James Jackson4
Sellers married Ella Evelee Byrd (see #15), daughter
of Akriel Taylor Byrd and Sarah
Elizabeth Kinsaul. He was born on 18 Aug 1880 in Hartford,
Geneva County, Alabama. He died in Nov 1944 in Houston
County, Alabama, at age 64.
He Listed in 1920 Federal census: Living in Geneva County, Alabama Age 39 Owned home, no mortgage Listed father born in North Carolina, mother born in Alabama.
Children of James Jackson4 Sellers and Ella Evelee Byrd (see #15) were as follows:
She Listed in 1900 Federal census: Living with Acreal BYRD (daughter) in Geneva County, Alabama Age: 21, born May 1879 Listed father born in Alabama, mother born in Alabama *Listed in 1920 Federal census: Living with James J. SELLERS (wife) in Geneva County, Alabama Age 37 Listed father born in Texas, mother born in Alabama.
16. John Wesley5 O'Farrell (Edward, #32) was born circa 1829. He married Rebecca Bell (see #17) on 5 Jun 1864 in Escambia County, Florida; the service was preformed by J. L. Bryars, G.M. He died on 17 May 1871 in Oak Grove, Escambia County, Florida. He was buried in Oak Grove, Escambia County, Florida.
He appeared on the census of 1850 in Lowdnes County, Alabama. He began military service on 1 Oct 1861 in Camp Davis, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, Company G, 17th Alabama Infantry. He ended military service on 20 Oct 1862 in Selma, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1870 in Escambia County, Florida; He was listed as a 45 year old farmer.
Children of John Wesley5 O'Farrell and Rebecca Bell (see #17) were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 1850 in Escambia
County, Florida; She was listed as age 22, living with Clemson Hall. She
appeared on the census of 1860 in Escambia County,
Florida; She was listed as 35 years old. She appeared on the census of
1870 in Escambia County, Florida; She was listed
as 45 years old, living with John W. O'Farrell. She appeared on the census
of 1880 in Escambia County, Florida; She was listed
as 45 years old. She appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1900 in Precinct
10, Wards Mill, Escambia County, Florida; She was listed as the 70 year
old mother of John W. O'Farrell. She appeared on the census of 4 May 1910
in Precinct 33, Escambia County, Florida; She was
listed as the 80 year old mother of John W. O'Farrell.
18. Thomas5
Godwin (William, #36) was born on 22 May 1842
in Alabama. He married Sarah E. (--?--) (see #19).
He died on 28 Jun 1920 in Escambia County, Florida,
at age 78. He was buried in Godwin Cemetery, Bratt,
Escambia County, Florida.
Children of Thomas5 Godwin and Sarah E. (--?--) (see #19) were:
Her married name was Godwin.
20. Oliver Jefferson5
Wiggins (Elijah, #40) was born on 10 May 1858
in Monroe County, Alabama. He married Emma
Rosetta Roley (see #21), daughter of John Roley
and Jane Larramore, on 21 Dec 1878 in John
Roley's house, Monroe County, Alabama; the service was preformed by B.
Sawyer, MG, and security was provided by E. D. Wiggins. He died on 15 Apr
1921 at age 62. He was buried in Godwin Cemetery,
Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
He and Emma Rosetta Roley appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in Beat 3, Monroe County, Alabama; He was listed as a 21 year old laborer. He and Emma Rosetta Roley appeared on the census of 4 Jul 1900 in Precinct 2, Monroe County, Alabama. He and Emma Rosetta Roley appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 in Precinct 33, Escambia County, Florida; He was listed as a 50 year old farmer. He and Emma Rosetta Roley appeared on the census of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct 33, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida; He was listed as a 60 year old farmer.
Children of Oliver Jefferson5 Wiggins and Emma Rosetta Roley (see #21) were as follows:
She and Oliver Jefferson Wiggins appeared on
the census of 23 Jun 1880 in Beat 3, Monroe County,
Alabama; He was listed as a 21 year old laborer. She and Oliver
Jefferson Wiggins appeared on the census of 4 Jul 1900 in Precinct
2, Monroe County, Alabama. She and Oliver Jefferson
Wiggins appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 in Precinct
33, Escambia County, Florida; He was listed as a 50 year old farmer. She
and Oliver Jefferson Wiggins appeared on the census
of 10 Feb 1920 in Precinct 33, Bratt, Escambia
County, Florida; He was listed as a 60 year old farmer.
22. Britton5
Nichols (Covall, #44) was born on 6 Oct 1857
in Walton County, Florida. He was born on 1 Aug
1860. He married Lucy Anna Coleman (see #23), daughter
of Cornelius Coleman and Sabra
Larissa Godwin, on 20 May 1883 in Escambia County,
Florida; the ceremony was preformed by Elder H. G. B. Ray. He died on 13
Nov 1932 in Bluff Springs, Escambia County, Florida,
at age 75. He was buried on 14 Nov 1932 in Godwin
Cemetery, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
He also went by the name of Britt. He and Lucy Anna Coleman appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1900 in Precinct 10, Wards Mill, Escambia County, Florida; he was listed as a 39 year old farmer. He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in Precinct 33, Escambia County, Florida; He was listed as a 51 year old farmer. He appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in Precinct 22, Century, Escambia County, Florida; He was listed as a 56 year old farmer.
Children of Britton5 Nichols and Lucy Anna Coleman (see #23) were as follows:
She and Britton Nichols appeared on the census
of 15 Jun 1900 in Precinct 10, Wards Mill, Escambia
County, Florida; he was listed as a 39 year old farmer. She appeared on
the census of 15 Jun 1900 in Precinct 10, Wards
Mill, Escambia County, Florida; She was listed as the 33 year old wife
of Bitt Nichols. She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in Precinct
33, Escambia County, Florida; She was listed as 46 year old wife of Britt
Nichols. She appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 in Precinct
22, Century, Escambia County, Florida; She was listed as the 54 year old
wife of Britt Nichols.
24. Hosea5
Gillman (George Gilman, #48) was buried
in Clear Springs, Paxton, Florida. He was born on 1 Feb 1841 in Macon
County, Georgia. He married Ellen Prescott (see
#25) on 12 Jun 1862 in Dale County, Alabama. He
died on 11 Mar 1920 in Walton County, Florida,
at age 79.
He began military service in Mar 1862 in Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, he served in Captain Cooper's Company G, 33rd Alabama, CSA. He ended military service in Apr 1865 in Daleville, Dale County, Alabama. He lived on 22 Feb 1906 in Paxton, Walton County, Florida.
Children of Hosea5 Gillman and Ellen Prescott (see #25) were:
He and Sarah Elizabeth Kinsaul appeared on the census of 1880 in Geneva County, Alabama. He and Sarah Elizabeth Kinsaul appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 in Precinct 7, St. Paul, Geneva County, Alabama.
Children of Akriel Taylor5 Byrd and Sarah Elizabeth Kinsaul (see #31) were as follows:
She Listed in 1920 Federal census: Living alone in Geneva County, Alabama Age: 57, owned home with no mortgage Listed father born in South Carolina, mother born in South Carolina. She also went by the name of Sally. She and Akriel Taylor Byrd appeared on the census of 1880 in Geneva County, Alabama. She and Akriel Taylor Byrd appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 in Precinct 7, St. Paul, Geneva County, Alabama. She appeared on the census of 2 Mar 1920 in Precinct No. 7, Geneva County, Alabama.
32. Edward6 O'Farrell was born circa 1800. He married Mary (--?--) (see #33) circa 1828. He died circa 1849.
He appeared on the census of 1830 in Pike County, Alabama; household contained two boys under 5 and a wife age 20-30. He appeared on the census of 1840 in Monroe County, Alabama; household included two boys under 5, two boys between 5 and 10, two boys between 10 and 15, one girl under 5, one girl between 5 and 10, and a wife, age 20-30.
Children of Edward6 O'Farrell and Mary (--?--) (see #33) were as follows:
She Listed in 1850 Federal Census: Living with John W. O'FARRELL in
Lowdnes County, Alabama Age: 50.
36. William M.6
Godwin III married Lucinda (--?--). He was born
on 8 Apr 1807 in Georgia. He married Elizabeth
(--?--) (see #37). He died on 5 May 1897 in Escambia
County, Florida, at age 90. He was buried in Godwin
Cemetery, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
He and Elizabeth (--?--) appeared on the census of 1850 in Conecuh County, Alabama. He and Elizabeth (--?--) appeared on the census of 1860 in Bellville P.O., Conecuh County, Alabama.
Children of William M.6 Godwin III and Elizabeth (--?--) (see #37) were as follows:
Her married name was Godwin. She and William
M. Godwin III appeared on the census of 1850 in Conecuh
County, Alabama. She and William M. Godwin III
appeared on the census of 1860 in Bellville P.O.,
Conecuh County, Alabama.
40. Elijah Daniel6
Wiggins Jr. (Elijah, #80) was born in 1825
in Monroe County, Alabama. He married Mary
A. Barnes (see #41), daughter of Obediah Barnes
and Ann Smoke, on 4 Apr 1846 in Monroe
County, Alabama; the service was preformed by Evant Andress, and security
was provided by Richard Holly. He died.
He and Mary A. Barnes appeared on the census of 1850 in Monroe County, Alabama; Listed as a 26 year old farmer. He and Mary A. Barnes appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1860 in Monroe County, Alabama; He was listed as a 35 year old farmer. He and Mary A. Barnes appeared on the census of 4 Jul 1870 in Beat 3, Monroe County, Alabama; He was listed as a 40 year old farmer. He and Mary A. Barnes appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1880 in Beat 2, Monroe County, Alabama; He was listed as a 55 year old farmer.
Children of Elijah Daniel6 Wiggins Jr. and Mary A. Barnes (see #41) were as follows:
She Listed in 1860 Federal census: Living with Elijah WIGGINS in Monroe
County, Alabama Age: 33 *Listed in 1870 Federal census: Living with Elijah
WIGGINS in Monroe County, Alabama Age: 38 *Listed in 1880 Federal census:
Living with Elijah WIGGINS (wife) in Monroe County, Alabama Age: 46 Listed
mother born in Georgia, father born in Georgia. She and Elijah
Daniel Wiggins Jr. appeared on the census of 1850 in Monroe
County, Alabama; Listed as a 26 year old farmer. She and Elijah
Daniel Wiggins Jr. appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1860 in Monroe
County, Alabama; He was listed as a 35 year old farmer. She and Elijah
Daniel Wiggins Jr. appeared on the census of 4 Jul 1870 in Beat
3, Monroe County, Alabama; He was listed as a 40 year old farmer. She and Elijah
Daniel Wiggins Jr. appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1880 in Beat
2, Monroe County, Alabama; He was listed as a 55 year old farmer.
42. John6
Roley was born circa 1811 in England. He married Jane
Larramore (see #43) on 8 Dec 1842 in Tattanall
County, Georgia. He died.
He and Jane Larramore appeared on the census of 1870 in Monroe County, Alabama.
Children of John6 Roley and Jane Larramore (see #43) were as follows:
She and John Roley appeared on the census of
1870 in Monroe County, Alabama.
44. Covall6
Nichols (Samuel, #88) married Nancy
(--?--). He was born in 1830 in Henry County, Alabama.
He married Sarah Ann Ward (see #45), daughter of Elijah
W. Ward and Sarah Anne (Sally) Cochran, circa 1844
in Walton County, Florida. He died circa 1864 in Walton
County, Florida.
He Listed in the census as 'Coffel.' He also went by the name of Cove.
Children of Covall6 Nichols and Sarah Ann Ward (see #45) all born in Walton County, Florida, were as follows:
He Living with James M. Ward in the 1880 census of Escambia Co., FL. He Living in Euchieanna, Walton Co., FL in 1828 when he applied for a CSA pension. Stated he was a member of the Home Guard and fought at Marianna. There were affidavits from James W. (Wm) Sconiers (husband of Lottie Langford), George W. Stanley, & George Reddick. He also stated he was born in 1848 which was stretching it some. He was very young to have served even in the Home Guard.
He Too young to be son of Covall who d. in 1863 or 1864; likely illigetimate son of Sarah.
She Lineage supplied by Jim Moore & a little by Merline Booher.
She There is no evidence that she ever remarried after Coffel was killed.
She is found in the 1870 census of Walton Co., FL and the 1885 census of
Escambia Co., FL. In the latter she is listed as a midwife. One story related
how she would ride her horse to go deliver babies & upon her return
late one night she was jumped by a wildcat while crossing a stream. She
Her language was said to embarass most of the men in the area. She also
went by the name of Sallie.
46. Cornelius6
Coleman (James, #92) was born on 20 Dec 1832
in Conecuh County, Alabama. He married Sabra
Larissa Godwin (see #47), daughter of William M.
Godwin III and Elizabeth (--?--). He died on 25
Sep 1920 at age 87. He died on 26 Sep 1920 in Bratt,
Escambia County, Florida, at age 87. He was buried in Godwin
Cemetery, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida.
He and Sabra Larissa Godwin appeared on the census of 1860 in Bellville P.O., Conecuh County, Alabama. He was living on 12 Oct 1867 in Escambia County, Florida. He and Sabra Larissa Godwin appeared on the census of 1870 in Escambia County, Florida; Cornelius was listed as a 38 year old farmer. He and Sabra Larissa Godwin appeared on the census of 1880 in Escambia County, Florida. As of 15 Jul 1909, Cornelius Coleman lived at Route 1, Box 11, Atmore, Alabama.
Children of Cornelius6 Coleman and Sabra Larissa Godwin (see #47) were as follows:
She also went by the name of Larcy. She and Cornelius
Coleman appeared on the census of 1860 in Bellville
P.O., Conecuh County, Alabama. She and Cornelius
Coleman appeared on the census of 1870 in Escambia
County, Florida; Cornelius was listed as a 38 year old farmer. She and Cornelius
Coleman appeared on the census of 1880 in Escambia
County, Florida.
48. George Washington6
Gilman (Luther, #96) married Elizabeth
Bush (see #49). He was buried in Daleville, Alabama. He died in 1865 in Daleville,
Dale County, Alabama.
Children of George Washington6 Gilman and Elizabeth Bush (see #49) were as follows:
Children of William6 Kinsaul and Elizabeth Thomley (see #63) were:
80. Elijah Daniel7 Wiggins Sr. (William, #160) was buried in Red Hills Cemetary, Monroe County, Alabama. He was born on 15 Jan 1784 in Duplin County, North Carolina. He married Mariann Locke (see #81), daughter of William S. Locke and Elizabeth Lyon, circa 1808 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He died circa 1865 in Alabama.
He and Mariann Locke were they were charter members of the Old Salem Scottish Presbyterian Church. He began military service on 10 Apr 1812 he served in the War of 1812 as a private in the Sixth Company, Third Regiment. He also served in a miltia unit the Fifth Brigade, Nash Regiment. He and Mariann Locke immigrated in 1818 to Fort Claiborne/Red Hills, Monroe County, Alabama. He appeared on the census of 1840 in Monroe County, Alabama; household contained one boy age 5-10, one boy age 10-15, one boy age 15-20, one man age 20-30, one girl age 10-15, and a wife age 50-60. He and Mariann Locke appeared on the census of 1850 in Monroe County, Alabama. He and Mariann Locke appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1860 in Monroe County, Alabama; He was listed as a 76 year old farmer.
Children of Elijah Daniel7 Wiggins Sr. and Mariann Locke (see #81) were as follows:
She and Elijah Daniel Wiggins Sr. were they
were charter members of the Old Salem Scottish Presbyterian Church. She
and Elijah Daniel Wiggins Sr. immigrated in 1818
to Fort Claiborne/Red Hills, Monroe County, Alabama.
She and Elijah Daniel Wiggins Sr. appeared on the
census of 1850 in Monroe County, Alabama. She and Elijah
Daniel Wiggins Sr. appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1860 in Monroe
County, Alabama; He was listed as a 76 year old farmer.
82. Obediah7
Barnes was born in Georgia. He married Ann Smoke
(see #83) circa 1830. He died.
He began military service circa 1812 Served in the War of 1812.
Children of Obediah7 Barnes and Ann Smoke (see #83) were as follows:
Reference: 58.
Children of Samuel7 Nichols and Mary [Peebles] (see #89) were as follows:
Reference: 29. She Was living in Wardville with son William when she died. Her casket was transported by wagon back to Pine Barren in the rain. She was a very pretty woman especially for that period in time.
He Fought for the 6th FL Infantry Co. H; enlisted 4/2/1862 @ Mt. Vernon. Missing after Missionary Ridge 11/25 1863.
Reference: 59.
90. Elijah W.7
Ward and Sarah Anne (Sally) Cochran were divorced;
N. He was buried in Crestview, Walton County, Florida.
He was born in 1779 in Ashland, Caswell Co., NC.
He married Sarah Anne (Sally) Cochran (see #91)
on 4 Apr 1816 in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama.
He died circa 1865 in Walton County, Florida.
Children of Elijah W.7 Ward and Sarah Anne (Sally) Cochran (see #91) were as follows:
92. James7 Coleman married Mary Ann Thames (see #93), daughter of Corneilus Thames and Susannah Carver.
Children of James7 Coleman and Mary Ann Thames (see #93) were:
She and Benjamin Coleman appeared on the census
of 1850 in Conecuh County, Alabama.
(see #36 94 . William
M.7 Godwin III
(see #37 95 . Elizabeth7
(--?--)
96. Luther7
Gilman (Solomon, #192) married Thankful
(--?--) (see #97).
Children of Luther7 Gilman and Thankful (--?--) (see #97) were:
160. William8 Wiggins Sr. (George, #320) was born circa 1755 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Cooper (see #161), daughter of Fleet Cooper , Sr. and Marguerite Coore, in 1775 in Duplin County, North Carolina. He died on 6 Jun 1819 in Monroe County, Alabama. He was buried in Wiggins Cemetary, Mexia, Monroe County, Alabama.
Children of William8 Wiggins Sr. and Elizabeth Cooper (see #161) were as follows:
Children of William S.8 Locke and Elizabeth Lyon (see #163) were as follows:
He Children are guesswork!.
Children of Britton8 Nichols and an unknown spouse were as follows:
He Found in Walton Co., FL in 1850 close to Samuel NICHOLS. I did not list children.
Children of Corneilus8 Thames and Susannah Carver (see #187) were:
Children of Solomon8 Gilman II and an unknown spouse were:
320. George W.9 Wiggins was born circa 1740. He married ? Wilson (see #321) circa 1750. He died in 1791.
Children of George W.9 Wiggins and ? Wilson (see #321) were:
He lived in 1725 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia; moved with his family. He lived before 1746 in Loundon County, Virginia. He lived in 1764 in Dobbs County, North Carolina. He was mentioned in a deed when he bought 100 acres on 21 Jan 1764 in Great Coharie, Duplin County, North Carolina. He was 17th of 21 signers of the Duplin County Oath of Allegiance and Abjuration passed by the General Assembly in 1777 in New Bern, Duplin County, North Carolina. He was appointed by the Govenor as one of 12 Justices of the newly formed county of Sampson on 21 Jun 1784 in Sampson County, North Carolina. He left a will on 2 Jul 1795 in Sampson County, North Carolina; proved by his son, Fleet, Jr. in November Court 1801
His will fractionally reads:..."I give to the estate of my son John Cooper, deceased, one cow and calf, he having received part of his legacy in his lifetime...to my sone Fleet Cooper 136 acres of land where he now lives and all the land I own on Sheppard's Branch...to my daughter, Elizabeth Wiggins, five shillings...to Polly Holmes, daughter of the said Grace Holmes, seventy-five acres of land...set my hand and seal; this 2nd day of July, 1795. (Seal) Fleet Cooper, Sr. Test: Fleet Cooper, Jr., William Cooper, Abner Fort." He was honored by a bronze marker that reads: "Fleet Cooper, Sr. 1722-1795; Civil Officier; Judge, Court of Common Pleas, First Court in Sampson; Signer of Oath of Allegiance and Abjuration for Duplin County; Wed Marguerite Coore 1747 and had issue: John; Fleet, Jr.; William; Coore; Elizabeth; Mary; Grace." The marker is in Concord Crossroads on Highway 24, 6 miles west of Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina.
Children of Fleet9 Cooper , Sr. and Marguerite Coore (see #323) were as follows:
Children of Thomas9 Locke and an unknown spouse were:
Children of Richard9 Lyon and an unknown spouse were:
Children of Solomon9 Gilman I and an unknown spouse were:
644. Benjamin10 Cooper (James, #1288) was born in 1701 in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. He married Elizabeth Kelly (see #645) on 28 Nov 1720 in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. He died in 1776 in Kentucky.
He was mentioned in a deed in which he bought 300 acres from his father for 40 pounds on 18 Jan 1720. He lived in 1725 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. He lived before 1746 in Loundon County, Virginia. He lived before 1775 in Kentucky.
Children of Benjamin10 Cooper and Elizabeth Kelly (see #645) were:
646. Thomas10 Coore lived before 1721 in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Children of Thomas10 Coore and an unknown spouse were:
Children of John10 Locke and Elizabeth (--?--) (see #649) were as follows:
Her married name was Locke.
652. James10
Lyon.
Children of James10 Lyon and an unknown spouse were:
768. Richard10 Gilman immigrated circa 1670 to America.
Children of Richard10 Gilman and an unknown spouse were:
1288. James11 Cooper (George, #2576) was born in 1661 in Stratford-on-Avon, England. He married Hester (--?--) (see #1289) circa 1686. He married Mary (--?--) after 1702. He died on 4 Dec 1732 in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania.
He immigrated in 1682 to Trenton, New Jersey; tradition states that James was a minister and signed a note with some of his parisioners. It was a bad crop year, and they were unable to pay, and the creditors looked to him. At that time in England, when one could not pay a debt, he was put in prision. Out of respect for him, the authorities gave him the choice of coming to America. He was the owner of land in New Jersey. His deed reads: "Edward Byllinge to James Cooper 50 Acres, consideration 'of of good will and kindness for ye truth's sake he beareth unto you said property.'" The land was given on 21 Sep 1682 in Trenton, New Jersey.
Children of James11 Cooper and Hester (--?--) (see #1289) were as follows:
Children of Thomas11 Locke Sr. and Sussannah (--?--) (see #1297) were as follows:
2576. George Ashley12 Cooper (John, #5152) was born on 22 Jul 1621. He married Elizabeth Oldfield (see #2577), daughter of John Oldfield , Alderman of London, circa 1649 in Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire, England. He died on 28 Jan 1682 at age 60.
Children of George Ashley12 Cooper and Elizabeth Oldfield (see #2577) were:
5152. Sir John13 Cooper Baronet (John, #10304) was born circa 1598 in England. He married Ann Ashley (see #5153), daughter of Sir Anthony Ashley and Okeover (--?--), before 1621. He died on 23 Mar 1681 in England.
Children of Sir John13 Cooper Baronet and Ann Ashley (see #5153) were as follows:
Children of John13 Oldfield , Alderman of London and an unknown spouse were:
10304. John14 Cooper (Richard, #20608) was born in England. He married Martha Skutt (see #10305), daughter of Anthony Skutt. He died in 1610 in England.
He was a member of Parliament in 1586 in England.
Children of John14 Cooper and Martha Skutt (see #10305) were:
He knighted for his capture of Callis as Knight of Wembore, St. Giles, County Dorset; served as Secreatry of War under Queen Elizabeth; served as Secreatry of the Privy Council in the reign of James I.
Children of Sir Anthony14 Ashley and Okeover (--?--) (see #10307) were:
20608. Richard15 Cooper (John, #41216) married June Kingsmill (see #20609), daughter of John Kingsmill and Joan Gifford. He was born in England. He died on 8 May 1566 in England.
He owned large estates in Suffolk and Southampton and was allowed to purchase the Manor of Paulett in the 23rd year of Henry VIII (1532).
Children of Richard15 Cooper and June Kingsmill (see #20609) were:
She Wurts traces her descent from John Lackland (King John) and the
Plantagenents, Sviede the Viking, and at least four of the Magna Charta
Barons elected by the English people in 1215 to see that King John kept
his promises made in the Magna Charta.
20610. Anthony15
Skutt.
Children of Anthony15 Skutt and an unknown spouse were:
41216. John16 Cooper Esq. was born in County Hants, England. He died in England.
Children of John16 Cooper Esq. and an unknown spouse were:
Children of John16 Kingsmill and Joan Gifford (see #41219) were:
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