1716 - 1777 (61 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Thomas Poston was born in 1716 in Charles County, Maryland; died on 19 Mar 1777 in Loudoun, VA. Notes:
From Katherine Mock:
Thomas Posten of Charles Co., MD sold his inheritance of "Poverty", 82 1/3 acres more or less, to Edward Davis of Charles Co., on Aug 13 1746 for 5000 pound of tobacco. Thomas' wife Mabel was named as waving all dower rights.
On Aug 15 1750, Thomas sold all of his household goods, animals, ect. to Phillip Keys for 6327 ponds of Tobacco. No wife was named in this.
1744 Made his mark on the inventory of his father's estate.
1759 Rowan County Tax list
1760 John Dickey's Store account
1761 Tax list, Capt Kerr's Company, Rowan County.
1761 John Dickey's Store account
Family/Spouse: Mable Unknown. Mable and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
2. | Jonathan Poston (1.Thomas1) was born about 1742 in Maryland; and died. Notes:
Land Records
5:389 2 Dec 1762 101 acres Abbots Creek Rowan Co. from Freerick Michal & wife Christen for 12 pounds. (This is now Davidson Co)
7:63 13 Feb 1769 101 acres Abbots Creek Rowan Co. Jonathan Poston & wife Mary to Felix Clotfelter for 39 pounds 10 pense. (Same land as above)
Minutes in the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Rowan Co.
1773-1795 14 Jul 1763 Jonathan Poston on petit jury.
13 Oct 1763 Lease and release from Frederick Michael & wife Chrisrina to Jonathan Poston for 101 acres
13 April 1763 prvd by William Lynn**
16 Feb 1769 Lease and release from Jonathan Poston & wife to Felix Clotfelker for 101 acres
13-14 Feb 1769. (Deeds of lease and release were common in Colonial times to circumvent tax on the transfer of real property.)
Will probated April 1779 in Mecklenburg Co.
James Lynn of Agusta Co., Va. dated 17 Feb 1779 leaves wife Sarah; sons James, John, Adlai, William Miller; Daus Eleanor, Sarah, Prudence, Elizabeth, Jane Pritchard, MARY POSTON, Catherine Gillespie, Margaret Wallace.
Tax Receipts:
1761 Authur Oneal's district.
1763 Authur Oneal's district . Rowan County (now Davidson County area). This was signed by William Massery who was sheriff od Rowan County. (Madge Mauney Harris has found the origional tax receipt.)
Marriage Bond:
1790 John Poston Sr and John Poston Jr signed marriage bond for John Poston Jr and Rebecca Baldridge in Lincoln Co.
Jonathan poston was a chain carrier for surveyer John Frohock in Rowan County noted in a Granville Grant to Henry Sluder dated 28 Aug 1762 on Farmers Creek, a fork of Abbotts Creek.
From Rowan Co. court Records, 16 Nov. 1769: John Poston to help layout road from Salisbury Road to John Batey's ford on the Catawba River. Todays Beattie's Ford Road goes to this ford. Seems that Jonathan's surveying experience was called on to help with this road.
Jonathan married Mary Lynn before 1759. Mary (daughter of William Lynn and Sarah) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Ann Poston was born on 2 Mar 1759; and died.
- 4. John Poston was born on 23 Mar 1761; died on 22 Aug 1819 in Buncombe County, NC.
- 5. Poston was born in Jun 1763; and died.
- 6. Samuel Poston was born on 8 Oct 1765; died in 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 7. Rachael Poston was born about 1767; and died.
- 8. Daniel Poston was born in 1769; died in Apr 1807 in Lincoln County, NC.
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Generation: 3
6. | Samuel Poston (2.Jonathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 8 Oct 1765; died in 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other Events:
Notes:
Origional papers found by Madge Mauney (Mrs James) Harris, Hwy 226N, Shelb y, NC, include many documents that provide the following information.
1. Samuel's parents were Jonathan and Mary Poston.
2. He married Rachael King in Lincoln Co. 12 Jan 1790.
3. Tax receit paid in 1792 Rutherford Co.
4. In 1792 he purchased livestock, work tools and household furniture from Adam Stroup; Witness Willis Putnam, John pearson. (Possible family relation - brother Daniel married Hannah Stroup 1788)
5. Receipts from Francis Alexander for fees to survey land in 1797
6. Receipt for 4 shillings, 10 Feb 1792 for entering land on waters of Hickory Creek, Rutherford Co, NC. "near mill"? signed by David Miller.
7. 1799 - several government licenses for operating a distillery for the second district of NC.
8. Receipt for Government employmentfor road building. $10.25 for two months and $3 and 8 shillings for two weeks. (According to historians, this was a respectable thing to do as many leading citizens were so engaged.)
9. A document signed by Gov. James Turner appoints Samuel Poston to Capt in the First Batalion of the Second Regiment of the Militia of Rutherford Co. This form states "recognizing special trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour , Conduct, and Abilities do by these presents consitute and apoint you Capt ...."
10. Deed dated 14 Sept 1812, 285 acres sold by Samuel Poston to Joseph Plummer described as in Rutherford Co. on Hickory Creek joining John Wilson and William Magness where said Poston formerly lived.
Land Grant Records
Land Grant #0935 30 acres Rutherford 1782
Land Grant #2049 55 acres Rutherford 1787
Warrant #1093 55 acres Rutherford 1787
Land Enrties in Rutherford County, N.C. :
10 Feb 1792 38 acres on Both sides of north fork of Hickory Creek bordered by Crider, Perigrin Magness and John Magness.
10 Nov 1794 100 acres on the branches of Hickory Creek. Border: my own line and Grinder.
18 Feb 1797 100 acres on west side of Hickery Creek. Border: my own line, Magness and Davies.
15 Jan 1800 55 acres on Hickory Creek. Border: my own land and Daniel Camp.
Samuel married Rachel King on 12 Jan 1790 in Lincoln County, NC. Rachel (daughter of Woodrow McAbee, daughter of Marshall Dean "Lefty" Moore and Montrose Davis, daughter of John King and Rachel Margaret Young) was born about 1770; died in Dec 1853 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Rilley Poston was born on 16 Apr 1792; and died.
- 21. Betty Poston was born on 6 Apr 1794; and died.
- 22. John Poston was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 23. Mary "Polly" Poston was born on 4 Oct 1800; and died.
- 24. William Poston was born on 3 May 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 25. Rachael Poston was born on 13 Jun 1808 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 4
22. | John Poston (6.Samuel3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Plantation owner
Notes:
John Poston was born in Rutherford Co., now Cleveland Co.. He grew up at the old Poston home on Highway 226 near Shelby. As executor of his father's estate he assisted his mother with business relating to the settlement. John made purchases of adjoining land, increasing the acreage he had inherited from his father. Personal records show that he was a meticulous bookeeper, leaving records of guardian accounts, personal business, tax and other receipts. He was a businessman who often made trips to Columbia, S.C. and return with sugar, salt, molasses and cloth to fill his neighbors written requests . After his death, his widow, with the help of her children, managed the farm and even attended to business matters dealing with the Union Army occupation officers.
Family/Spouse: Mable Patterson. Mable (daughter of Rev Robert Patterson and Mabel) was born on 1 Dec 1796 in South Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Sarah "Sally" Poston was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1881.
- 33. Samuel Poston was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 34. James Poston was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 35. Daniel Poston was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 36. William Poston was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1907 in Caldwell Co., TX.
- 37. Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC.
- 38. Abel Poston was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 39. Rachel Poston was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 40. Nancy Poston was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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23. | Mary "Polly" Poston (6.Samuel3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Oct 1800; and died. Notes:
A Letter of proposal of marriage was sent to Miss Mary Poston, Rutherfordton County, Brushy Creek Post Office, in 1837. It was from W.M. Edelins or Eldins who says he is living in Lincolnton. He inquired about Mary's mother's health and stated that his own was not so good. Mary married James L. Green.
Mary married James Lee Green, Jr on 21 Dec 1841 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. James (son of James Lee Green, Sr and Sarah (Sally) Moss) was born in 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 4 Oct 1864 in Elmira, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Rachael Poston (6.Samuel3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 13 Jun 1808 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Rachael married Elias Putnam, Jr. on 13 Nov 1834 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Elias (son of Elias Putnam and Nancy Roberts) was born on 2 Dec 1800 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 26 Nov 1859 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Joseph Devaney Putnam was born on 3 Sep 1835; died in 1904.
- 48. Samuel Evans Putnam was born on 28 Jun 1837; died on 27 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 49. Rachel Putnam was born on 12 Feb 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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