1698 - 1744 (46 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Thomas Weathers was born in 1698 in Surry Co., VA.; died in 1743-1744 in Surry Co., VA.. Notes:
According to his will, probated 17 October 1744, Thomas had aquired condiderable poperty.
1. To William : "my plantaton wereon I now live, it being purchased of John Jones." Also to William " Featherbed and furniture I now lie upon, my bay colt and one cow and calf." 2. To Benjamin: "my plantation and land I putchased of Jeremiah Eliss." also to Benjamin "one cow and calf." 3. To Thomas: "my plantation and land upon the Spring Swamp as I purchased of Thomas Atheson." 4. To Michael: "my young colt and one cow and calf." 5. To John: "one cow and calf" 6. To Isaac: "one cow and calf." 7. To Reuben: "one cow and calf." 8. To Susanna: "one cow and calf." 9. To wife Lydia: "All the rest and remaining part of my estate during the time of her natural life of widowhood and at her decease or marriage to be equally divided amongst my children, be it of what kind, quality, or prpperty soever." Wife Lydia and son William designated Executors. Signed Thomas X Weathers Date 25 april 1744 Witnesses Edward pettway Richard Rives William Pettway
Thomas married Lydia Pettway in 1718 in Surry Co., VA.. Lydia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Weathers
was born on 16 Apr 1726 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1768 in Surry Co., VA..
- 3. Benjamin Weathers
was born in 1730 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died before 1793 in Sussex County, Virginia.
- 4. Thomas Weathers
was born about 1732 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1776 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA.
- 5. Michael Weathers
was born about 1732 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died after 1798 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA.
- 6. John Weathers
was born about 1738; died in 1797 in Warren Co., NC.
- 7. Isaac Weathers
was born about 1742 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died on 18 Jun 1814 in York County, SC.
- 8. Reuben Weathers
was born on 11 Apr 1741 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died about 1806 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- 9. Susanna Weathers
and died.
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Generation: 2
2. | William Weathers (1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Apr 1726 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1768 in Surry Co., VA.. Notes:
In his will (probated 21 June 1768 in Sussex County, Virginia) seven children are mentioned after this statement: "I most humbly bequeath my soul to Almighty God that gave it and what worldly Estate it hath pleased the Lord of His great goodness to bestow upon me."
1. To William: "the tract of land I bought of John Sturdivant containing 150 acres, more or less; one featherbed and furniture, one cow and calf." 2. To John: "the tract of land I bought of Joseph Whelborne containing 150 acres more or less; one bed and furniture, one gun, one cow and calf." 3. To Jesse: "five cows and calves, one featherbed and furniture, five pounds current money of Virginia." 4. To Willis: "feather bead and furniture, one pot to hold ____ gallons, two dishes, two plates." 5. To Isham: "boy Matt, one cow and calf, feather bead and furniture." 6. To Sarah: "One feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf, two dishes in Pewter (water jug?) five pounds current money of Virginia. 7. To Mary: "one feather bed and furniture, two cows and calves, two dishes and two brooms."
To my wife Mary: "my young mare and the _____ plates, one feather bed and furniture; Mary also to have the rest of my estate during her widowhood, the to be equally divided among four children - Sarah, Mary, Jesse, and Willis."
Executor: "My loving wife, Mary Date: 8 May 1764 Signed: William X Weathers Witnesses: Edward Petteway John Rives Donald MacInnish
Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Rives. Mary (daughter of Richard Rives and Dorothy) was born in 1728 in Surry Co., VA.; died in 1764. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Sarah Weathers
was born on 1 Dec 1747 in Sussex County, Virginia; and died.
- 11. William Weathers
was born on 26 Mar 1750 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; and died.
- 12. John Weathers
was born on 25 Feb 1752 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; and died.
- 13. Jesse Weathers
was born on 12 Jun 1754 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1815 in Green County, Georgia.
- 14. Willis Weathers
was born on 29 Mar 1759 in Suffex County, Virginia; was christened on 1 May 1758 in Suffex County, Virginia; died in 1840 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 15. Isham Weathers
was born on 22 Aug 1760 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1799 in York County, SC.
- 16. Mary Weathers
and died.
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7. | Isaac Weathers (1.Thomas1) was born about 1742 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died on 18 Jun 1814 in York County, SC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Flint Hill Church, York Co., SC
Notes:
Will of Isaac Weathers
Recorded Book D, p. 65, York District, South Carolina---August 15, 1815
In the Name of God amen. I Isaac Weathers of The District of York and state of South Carolinia, being very sick and weak in body but in perfect mind & memory thanks be given unto God; calling to mind the Mortallity of my body, & knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make & ordain this my last will & testament in manner & ~'orm following (Vizt) Imprimise I give and be~uath unto my son Edmund Weathers one young sorrel mare and one bed and furniture to him and his heirs for ever. Item I Give & bequeath unto my son William Weathers one horse & saddle and one bed & furniture to him & his heirs for ever. I Give & bequeath to my Daughter Polly Blankinship one Dollar I Desire that my Land & Plantation be Equally Divided between my two sons Edmund Weathers and William Weathers which I Give & Devise to them and their heirs for ever. All the Remainder of my Estate I Desire should be Divided into six Equal parts which I Give & bequeath as follows.
To wit/ one sixth part to my son Benjamin Weathers to him and his heirs for ever: one sixth part to my son Edmund Weathers to him & his heirs for ever; one sixth part to my son William Weathers him & his heirs for ever; one Sixth part I Give & Bequeath to the Children of my Daughter, Lucy Edwards, deceased. Namely Sarah Edwards; Isaac Parsons Edwards, & Jesse Edwards to be Equally Divided among them to them and their heirs for ever; and one Sixth part to my Daughter Susanna Blankinship to her and her heirs for ever; and one Sixth part to Isaac Blankinship son of my Daughter Polly Blankinship to him and his heirs for ever; It is my Desire that my Daughter Polly Blankenship should have her Living out of what is willed to her son Isaac Blahkinship It is my Desire that what is here given to my Grand Children above mentioned should be kept in the hands of my Executors & to be Given to Each of them as they come to age; It is my Desire also that my Estate should not be appraised I likewise appoint Constitute & ordain my three sons, Benjamin Weathers Edmund Weathers & William Weathers joint Executors of this my last will & testament & do hereby Revoke & make null & void all, & every other will or wills (heretofore made by me confirming this to be my last will) & testament, in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed seal this thirty first day of October Anno Domini one thousand Eight Hundred and four---
Signed sealed & Delivered
Isaac Weathers
In Presence of us
Jeremiah Alderson
Mary Alderson his
Isaac X Parrish mark
At Same time Qualified
William Weathers Executor
Benj. Chambers 0YD
South Carolina )
York District - By Benjamin Chambers Ordinary of York District Benjamin Weathers & Edmund Weathers two of the Exrs named in the within will & Testament of Isaac Weathers decd. being unwilling to take the burthen & Execution of the said Will refused to Qualify & their refusal was agreed to by the other Executor named therein August 15--I815
Benjn Chambers OYD
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People who purchased goods at the sale of Isaac Weathers estate 1814 or 1815:
1. William Weathers * 31. Henry Meacham
2. William Goodrich * 32. James M Cullah (?)
3. Billy (Betty?) Blankenship 33. Benjamin Weathers*
4. Ed. Weathers * 34. _____Baker
5. James M Clary 35. John P. Harison
6. Jeremiah Alderson * 36. Jeramiah Harison
7. Matt Marbell (Marable) * 37. Walt (?) Davis
8. Wm Barker 38. Deborah Harris
9. Shoptor (Staple) Crafton 39. Walter Blalock
10. John Gillen (Gillon) * 40. Henry Kimbell*
11. Daniel Pegram 41. James Johnston
12. Reubin (?) Weathers 42. John Goodrich*
13. Wm. Parks 43. Julamen Johnston
14. Nathaniel Guyer 44. ? Blaton
15. Deborah Harris 45. Alsey Fuller *
16. Polly Blankenship 46. Miles ____
17. Adam Brown (sermant? Book) 47. Robt Bell *
18. Benj. Persons (Parsons)* Was Indian Commissioner 1824) 48. Benj. Owens (?)
19, H. H. Glover * 49. Bart. Meacham *
20. John Blalock
21. Isaac Edwards
22. Robt. Dunn
23. John M C Gill *
24. Samuel Boatright
25. ___B. Smith (Thomas B?)*
26. ___Taylor (Slymore & sarah) *
27. John Nivens (sp?)*
28. Samuel Blankenship
29. James Jackson *
30. James Miller *
*Leased Indian land.
Family/Spouse: Urith Parsons. Urith and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
10. | Sarah Weathers (2.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 1 Dec 1747 in Sussex County, Virginia; and died. Family/Spouse: Daniel McKinney, Jr.. Daniel (son of Donald (Daniel) McInnish and Mary Wyllie) was born on 15 Sep 1742 in Sussex County, Virginia; died on 3 Jan 1837 in Monroe County, Mississippi; was buried in Monroe County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. William McKinney
was born on 6 May 1766 in Surry Co., VA.; died on 31 Oct 1857 in Lattimore, Cleveland County, NC.
- 33. Rebekah McKinney
was born on 9 Jul 1769 in Surry Co., VA.; died on 20 Feb 1845.
- 34. Jesse McKinney
was born in 1769 in Surry Co., VA.; died about 1850 in Monroe County, Mississippi.
- 35. John W. McKinney
was born before 1776 in Surry Co., VA.; died before 1821.
- 36. Mary "Polly" McKinney
was born in 1780; died in Aug 1845 in Seiver Co., TN.
- 37. Nancy McKinney
died in 1855 in Hamilton Co., TN.
- 38. Sarah "Sally" McKinney
and died.
- 39. Seth Marshal McKinney
was born in 1780; died on 14 Mar 1865 in Granger Co., TN.
- 40. Infant McKinney
and died.
- 41. James McKinney
was born in 1790; died before 1869 in Monroe County, Mississippi.
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14. | Willis Weathers (2.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 29 Mar 1759 in Suffex County, Virginia; was christened on 1 May 1758 in Suffex County, Virginia; died in 1840 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Wellmon/ Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
- Military Service: Revolutionary War
Notes:
Prior to his residence in Rutherford County ( now Cleveland), North Carolina, Willis had served in the Revolutionary War. His pension application id GSA File 57862. In this document Willis states that he entered service from Franklin County, North Carolina on 28 September 1780 as a drafted militia man under the command of Captain Jenkins Devaney in Colonel Heart's regiment later commanded by Colonel Brench under General Jones. He also said that he marched to Waxaw in South Carolina and returned and was discharged at Providence, North Carolina and entered service again as a volunteer in the fall of 1781in Franklin County, North Carolina for a term of twelve months under Captain John McKees who was under General Sumner. He later marched into South Carolina under Captain Hall in General Green's army and was discharged at Bacon Bridge in South Carolina. He stated that he had no record of his age. (Willis was born 29 March 1758 and christened 1 May 1758 with Ben Tomlinson, Edward Smith and Sarah Bradley as Godparents. This record is from Albemarle Parish Register kept by Reverend William Willie of Surry and Suxxex Counties in Virginia.) He adds that he was living in Franklin County when he entered the military; that he lived 11 years in York District, South Carolina and 3 years in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and has lived in Rutherford County since that time which has been upwards of thirty years. He states that he was acquainted with Colonel Little (probably Lytle), Major Dunahoo, General Green and major Armstrong. He claimed that he had a discharge from Captain Hall but has since lost it. He named Drury Dobbins and John Bennett who could testify as to his character and veracity and their beliefs as to his services in the Revolutionary War. Drury Dobbins and John Bennett did sign a statement saying that they believed Willis to be a soldier in the Revolutionary War. William McKinney swore that he was acquainted with Willis Weathers and knows of his entering the service for twelve months. (William McKinney's mother was Sarah Weathers, sister of Willis Weathers) William McKinney served as a soldier in the Revolution with Willis during Willis' second term and stated that he has good reason to believe that Willis had served the other term as claimed since he had been acquainted with him throughout his life and that he had always been an esteemed and upright and a truthful individual. "Certificate 16795 issued 25 September 1833, Rate Fifty Dollars per annum Commenced 4 March 1831, Act of 7 June 1832 North Carolina Agency". This appears on the GSA records in Washington D.C. His death date is not included, but his grave marker in the Wellmon cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina gives the date of 1840. In "The History of Zion Church" by Lyda Poston, the author states that the first plot of land for the church was three acres purchased from Willis Weathers 5 April 1814. This land was located near the old Weathers Mill, later known as the old Lutz Mill. The land was bought for twenty dollars by the Anabaptist Church or Society at Zion. J.D. Weathers (Devaney) and A.G. Weathers (Albert), sons of William and grandsons of Willis, are listed as deacons serving the early period of church history.
of Original Deed To Zion Baptist Church Number Six Township, Cleveland County, North Carolina
Willis Weathers to Samuel Bailey, William Covington, and Mark Dedmon, Commissioners or the Ana Baptist Church or Society at Zion.
Dated April 5, 1814
Consideration $2O.00
"a part of tract whereon said Willis Weathers now resides" .... "containing three acres" .... "for the use and benefit of the said Society at Zion or Meeting house as above mentioned forever"--
Willis Weathers (seal)
Witnesses:
John Martin William Dedmon
The above deed was proven in open court by the oath of John Martin Nov. 18, 1844 and ordered to be registered. Registered November 23, 1844 in Book 3rd, No 23rd, by William H. Green, Register._______________________________________
The attached Original deed was discovered in courthouse of Cleveland County, N.C., by P. Cleveland Gardner, County Historian on the 8th day of July 1938 and by him delivered to Mr. Lee B. Weathers on the 9th day of July 1938, to be preserved by him etc.
Family/Spouse: Polly Mary Lynn. Polly and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Squire William Weathers
was born in 1796; died in 1867 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 44. Rebecca R. Weathers
was born on 9 Aug 1797; died on 26 Jul 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 45. Isham Weathers
was born on 2 May 1780 in Gilkey, Rutherford Co., NC; died on 10 Jun 1863 in High Shoals Baptist Church, Cliffside, Rutherford Co., NC.
- 46. Weathers
and died.
- 47. Weathers
and died.
- 48. WEATHERS
and died.
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15. | Isham Weathers (2.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 22 Aug 1760 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA; died in 1799 in York County, SC. |
Generation: 4
32. | William McKinney (10.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 6 May 1766 in Surry Co., VA.; died on 31 Oct 1857 in Lattimore, Cleveland County, NC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Willis McKinney Cemetery, Lattimore, NC
Notes:
Served as a Pvt. from Rutherford Co., NC in the Revolutionary War as a substitute for his father. He went to Warrington, Hillsboro, Salisbury and on to Charleston. William states that he returned home to Franklin Co in 1783, thus indicating his parents were still there. and soon after married Amy Duggard. According to an index in the NC Archives, a NC land warrant for 640 acres was issued to him on 19 May 1784. Sold land in Franklin Co., NC, (Crooked Creek, Watry Branch) in 1794
Military Service:
Revolutionary War, Private
William married Amy Susanna Duggard on 17 Aug 1783 in Franklin County, NC. Amy was born on 21 Jun 1764 in Franklin County, NC; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Susannah McKinney
was born on 1 Mar 1785; died on 13 Feb 1866 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 51. Burnice McKinney
was born in Jan 1788; died in in Bradley County, Tennessee.
- 52. Mary "Poly" McKinney
was born on 25 Feb 1790; and died.
- 53. Sarah "Sally" McKinney
was born on 2 Sep 1791; and died.
- 54. Willis McKinney
was born on 9 Jan 1796 in York County, SC; died in 1874.
- 55. Bedie McKinney
was born on 4 Jun 1793 in York County, SC; died on 23 Sep 1848 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 56. William Henry McKinney
was born on 5 Jun 1799 in York District, Greenville, SC; died in 1889 in McDowell Co., NC.
- 57. Aletha Leathy McKinney
was born on 4 Mar 1801 in York County, SC; died on 28 Jun 1890 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
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43. | Squire William Weathers (14.Willis3, 2.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1796; died in 1867 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Wellmon/ Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
When Cleveland County was formed in 1841 the first County Court was held in the home of William Weathers (known as Squire Billy).
William Weathers was a low, stout, heavy man, and heavier than William Wellman.
Cemetery:
There is a stone marker with no inscription. A modern marker has been erected.
Family/Spouse: Celia Padgett. Celia (daughter of William Padgett and Susan McKinney) was born on 8 Aug 1801; died on 26 Feb 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Jenkins Devaney Weathers
was born on 10 Dec 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 13 May 1909 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 61. Albert G. Weathers
was born on 21 Jan 1822 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Jan 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 62. Rufus Weathers
died in 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 63. Roxanna Jane Weathers
was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Family/Spouse: Hainey. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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44. | Rebecca R. Weathers (14.Willis3, 2.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 9 Aug 1797; died on 26 Jul 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Wellmon/ Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Rebecca married William N. Wellmon, Jr. on 7 Nov 1816 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. William (son of William Wellmon and Nancy (Peggy) Moss) was born in 1791; died on 26 Feb 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 64. Infant Wellmon
was born in 1817 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died in 1817 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 65. Bettie Wellmon
was born in in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 66. Elzata Wellmon
was born in in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died in in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 67. Nancy Wellmon
was born in in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died in in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 68. Finetta Wellmon
was born on 12 Feb 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 6 Jan 1860 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 69. William Riley Wellmon
was born on 27 May 1821 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 24 Aug 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 70. Infant WELLMON
was born in 1817 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died in 1817 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 71. Mary Ann Wellmon
was born in in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 72. Rebecca (Sissie) Wellmon
was born on 28 Aug 1830 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 73. Crayton Wellmon
was born in in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 74. Ceaton Wellmon
was born in in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 75. Paralee Wellmon
was born on 28 Nov 1836 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 18 Mar 1912 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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