Abt 1710 - 1775 (65 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Robert R Patterson was born about 1705-1710 in Augusta County, Virginia; died in 1775 in Craven Co. (Now York), SC. Notes:
Received a grant form King George in Craven Co., SC in 1791. His will was settled in York Co. SC. on 4 Feb. 1791. Book A-12 page 57, case no. 61, file no. 353.
In the name of God Amen the Twenty First day of July 1775 ~ I ROBERT PATTERSON of Craven County farmer being very sick and weake in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be unto God, therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do maeke and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say Principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shal receive the same again by the mighty power of God: and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. And first of all I constituet make and ordain my beloved wife SARAH and my beloved sons ROBERT and PETER to be my whole and sole Executors of this my last Will and testament all and singular my lands messuages and tenements whith all household goods dets and moveable affects by them to be executed according to law and for them said Executors to take care and see that all and every one of my beloved family shall have there full share as I shall appoint. Imprimise I give and bequeath to SARAH my dearly beloved wife her full thirds of all my moveable affects and the homestead place till my son WILLIAM comes of age and half afterwards while she lives and her hors and saddle. Item I give and bequeath unto my son THOMAS fifty pounds lawfull mony of South Carolina to be leveed out of my estate and all my cloathes except my fir hat and one gray three year old mare and colt to his son JOHN. I likewise give and bequeath unto my daughter SARAH one cow and calf, and what is between JOSEPH [Black] and me. I likewise give unto my son WILLIAM the homestead place after his mother's decease all only from where the line crosses the road that goes to PETER's old place and straight & cors to the old saw pit below the muddy branch and straight on to the outside line and from that said line down to PETER. I likewise give and bequeath unto my sons PETER and ROBERT each of them an equal part of my land and clams in the province of Virginia. I likewise give and bequeath unto my children all and every one of them is now single with my daughter's ELISEBETH and LYDIA each of them an equal part of the remainder of my movable affects by all and every one of them freely to be possesed and enjoyed: and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disannul all and every other formal testaments wills legacies and bequeaths and Executors by me in any wise before named willed and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said ROBERT PATTERSON as his last will and testament. ROBERT (R) PATTERSON In the presence of us the Subscribers NATHANIEL HARRISON, JAMES DICKIE Recorded 11-03-1775, but the final settlement was recorded 4 Feb 1791, after death of the widow Sarah in mid-to-late 1790 and distribution among the heirs.
Family/Spouse: Sarah. Sarah died in 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
5. | Rev Robert Patterson (1.Robert1) was born about 1750 in York County, SC; died in Jan 1828 in McMinn County, TN. Other Events:
- Occupation: Baptist Minister
Notes:
Lived in York Co, SC His will, written in 1775 and recorded in York Co. in 1791, mentions land which he owned in "the Province of Virginia," but it is not known if he lived in another state before that. He moved to Rutherford Co., NC then settled in McMinn Co.,TN. Robert was a Baptist Minister. He conducted the marriage of two of his daughters while the family was living in Rutherford Co. NC.
Died:
probated on 7 Jan 1828
Family/Spouse: Mabel. Mabel was born before 1755; died in 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Margaret Patterson
was born on 12 Sep 1780 in York County, SC; died on 17 Nov 1857 in Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried in McMinn County, TN.
- 12. Anna Patterson
was born about 1780; and died.
- 13. Edith (Eda) Patterson
was born on 16 Feb 1782; died on 11 Dec 1863 in Franklin County, Tennessee.
- 14. James Patterson
was born on 14 Jun 1784 in York County, SC; died on 13 Apr 1850 in Gilmer Co., GA.
- 15. Williamt Patterson
was born about 1787; died in 1832.
- 16. Sarah Patterson
was born on 9 Aug 1788 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 6 Sep 1834 in Overton Co., TN.
- 17. Nancy Eunice Patterson
was born in 1793; died in 1862.
- 18. Robert Patterson
was born on 5 Jan 1793 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 25 Feb 1864 in Red Bat, Alabama.
- 19. Elizabeth (Betsy) Patterson
was born on 27 Nov 1794 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 14 May 1860 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
- 20. Mable Patterson
was born on 1 Dec 1796 in South Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 21. Samuel Patterson
was born in 1802 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 22 Dec 1892 in Englewood, Mcminn Co., TN.
- 22. Hanna Patterson
was born on 27 Dec 1803; died on 17 Jul 1840 in McMinn County, TN.
- 23. Patterson
and died.
- 24. Martha Patterson
was born in 1786 in South Carolina; died before 1860 in Taney Co., MO.
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Generation: 3
11. | Margaret Patterson (5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 12 Sep 1780 in York County, SC; died on 17 Nov 1857 in Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried in McMinn County, TN. Margaret married Samuel Blackburn on 21 Dec 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Samuel died on 18 Nov 1834; was buried in McMinn County, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | Robert Patterson (5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 5 Jan 1793 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 25 Feb 1864 in Red Bat, Alabama. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Patterson Cemetery, near Red Bat, Alabama
- Occupation: farmer
Notes:
Robert's migration path goes from Rutherford Co. NC. to McMinn Co. Tn. It is believed he then moved to Tallapoosa Co. Al. before settling in Franklin Co. Al. All records indicate Robert was a farmer.
Robert married Margaret (Peggy) Nowlin in 1809 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Margaret (daughter of David Nowlin and Luanny Garner) was born on 22 Feb 1794 in Henry Co., VA; died on 18 Feb 1864 in Red Bat, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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20. | Mable Patterson (5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 1 Dec 1796 in South Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Family/Spouse: John Poston. John (son of Samuel Poston and Rachel King) was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Sarah "Sally" Poston
was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1881.
- 38. Samuel Poston
was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 39. James Poston
was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 40. Daniel Poston
was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 41. William Poston
was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1907 in Caldwell Co., TX.
- 42. Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston
was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC.
- 43. Abel Poston
was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 44. Rachel Poston
was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 45. Nancy Poston
was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 4
38. | Samuel Poston (20.Mable3, 5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- _PPEXCLUDE: V
Notes:
Was a private in Confederate Army. 12th Regiment, Company E.
Samuel married Barbara Wilson on 9 Dec 1841. Barbara (daughter of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Love) was born on 30 Jan 1820 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jun 1855 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Mary G. Poston
was born on 14 Oct 1844 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Sep 1898 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 54. John Poston
was born in 1850; and died.
- 55. James D Poston
died in 1850.
- 56. Infant Poston
was born in 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in Nov 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 57. Sarah E. Poston
was born in 1847 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1848 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Samuel married Ann Jane Smith in 1856. Ann was born on 10 Nov 1825; died on 12 Apr 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. Amos Poston
was born on 23 Mar 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 15 Jan 1861 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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39. | James Poston (20.Mable3, 5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Wilson Cemetery, Peach St., Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
James moved to the Wilson plantation sometime after marrying Tom Wilson's daughter, Sarah. He managed the Hotel at Wilson Springs after the death of Thomas Wilson.
Cemetery:
Sadly his monument is missing. There is a monument at Elizabeth Baptist Church that gives the location of his burial place.
James married Sarah Wilson on 4 Oct 1847. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Love) was born on 18 Oct 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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40. | Daniel Poston (20.Mable3, 5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Millright
Notes:
Daniel Poston was born in the Poston log house north of Shelby. He remained a bachelor and helped care for his mother until age 48. He then married Margaret, aged 18. Her brother had earlier married Daniel's sister, Rachel. Monroe and Rachel later became owners of the Poston homeplace Daniel was a millwright, mechanic, farmer, and at one time owned a cotton gin. Although he suffered a grea loss through investment in Confederate bonds, he was able to leave his young wife a comfortable estate. In his will he instructed his wife to "school the children as best she could" and contrary to most testators, he left provision for her to inherit one-fourth of his estate even if she remarried.
Daniel married Margaret Ann Weathers in Jun 1870 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Margaret (daughter of Jenkins Devaney Weathers and Eunice Ann Bailey) was born on 25 Feb 1853 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Jun 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. Samuel Lester Ann Poston
was born on 7 Mar 1873; died on 28 Nov 1967.
- 68. John Devaney Poston
was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1943 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 69. Lillie Poston
was born on 5 May 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 1972 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 70. Sarah Rachel Poston
was born on 11 Sep 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 May 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 71. Ada Poston
was born on 8 Jan 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Jul 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 72. Mamie Alice Poston
was born on 4 Nov 1884; died in Jun 1977.
- 73. James Monroe Poston
was born on 7 Jul 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Nov 1973 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 74. Mabel Poston
was born on 18 Dec 1891; and died.
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42. | Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston (20.Mable3, 5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Baptist Clergy
Notes:
Robert Poston was pastor of Zion Church for 15 years. He was also pastor of many other churches. (Circuit Rider)
Robert married Julia London on 17 Aug 1854. Julia was born on 26 May 1836 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 31 Jan 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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43. | Abel Poston (20.Mable3, 5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
Died:
Died at his home near Shelby, NC.
Abel married Salina Helen Cabiness on 18 Sep 1851. Salina (daughter of George Cabiness and Martha "Patsy" Martin) was born on 27 Oct 1831; died on 21 Jun 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 88. Virginia Ellen Poston
was born on 9 Apr 1856 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 7 Jan 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 8 Jan 1923.
- 89. George Poston
was born on 21 Jun 1859; and died.
- 90. Abel F. Poston
was born in 1862; died on 12 Nov 1865.
- 91. Mary Florence Poston
was born on 20 Jan 1867; died on 26 Feb 1952.
- 92. Thomas William Poston
was born on 29 Jul 1869 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Aug 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 13 Aug 1939 in Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC.
- 93. Sarah "Sallie" Mabel Poston
was born on 24 Feb 1873; and died.
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44. | Rachel Poston (20.Mable3, 5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Funeral: 15 Jul 1923, Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Funeral:
Rev. D G Washburne assisted by Rev. A C Irivin conducting and the foral offerings were the richest the home flower gardens and hot houses could furnish. Ball bearers were: Frank Cornwell, Lawson Blanton, Coleman Bridges, Nelson Self, Clint Wellmon, Mont Cabaniss.
Family/Spouse: Coachworth Monroe Weathers. Coachworth (son of Jenkins Devaney Weathers and Eunice Ann Bailey) was born on 25 May 1845 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Aug 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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45. | Nancy Poston (20.Mable3, 5.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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