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William Lynn

Male - 1779


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Lynn died in 1779 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    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.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 3. James Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 4. John Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 5. Adlai Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    5. 6. William Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    6. 7. Miller Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    7. 8. Eleanor Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    8. 9. Sarah Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    9. 10. Prudence Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    10. 11. Elizabeth Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    11. 12. Jane Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    12. 13. Catherine Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    13. 14. Margaret Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

    Mary married Jonathan Poston before 1759. Jonathan (son of Thomas Poston and Mable Unknown) was born about 1742 in Maryland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Ann Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1759; and died.
    2. 16. John Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1761; died on 22 Aug 1819 in Buncombe County, NC.
    3. 17. Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1763; and died.
    4. 18. Samuel Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1765; died in 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
    5. 19. Rachael Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1767; and died.
    6. 20. Daniel Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1769; died in Apr 1807 in Lincoln County, NC.

  2. 3.  James Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  3. 4.  John Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  4. 5.  Adlai Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  5. 6.  William Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  6. 7.  Miller Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  7. 8.  Eleanor Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  8. 9.  Sarah Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  9. 10.  Prudence Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  10. 11.  Elizabeth Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  11. 12.  Jane Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  12. 13.  Catherine Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.

  13. 14.  Margaret Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 15.  Ann Poston Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 2 Mar 1759; and died.

  2. 16.  John Poston Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Mar 1761; died on 22 Aug 1819 in Buncombe County, NC.

    Other Events:

    • Military Service: Military Service

    John married Rebecca Baldridge on 25 Apr 1782 in Lincoln County, NC. Rebecca (daughter of John Baldridge and Rebecca Clark) was born on 10 Mar 1767; died on 22 Jul 1851 in Buncombe County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Margaret "Peggy" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1782; and died.
    2. 22. Rebecca Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1783; and died.
    3. 23. Elizabeth Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1786; died in 1821.
    4. 24. Sarah "Sally" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1788; and died.
    5. 25. Robert Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1789; and died.
    6. 26. Mary "Polly" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1790; and died.
    7. 27. John A. B. Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1794; and died.
    8. 28. Jane "Jenny" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1795; died in 1873.
    9. 29. Nancy Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1797; and died.
    10. 30. Lucinda "Cindy" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1801; and died.
    11. 31. William Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1809; died on 22 Jul 1851.

  3. 17.  Poston Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born in Jun 1763; and died.

  4. 18.  Samuel Poston Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 8 Oct 1765; died in 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer

    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:
    1. 32. Rilley Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1792; and died.
    2. 33. Betty Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1794; and died.
    3. 34. John Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    4. 35. Mary "Polly" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1800; and died.
    5. 36. William Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
    6. 37. Rachael Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1808 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

  5. 19.  Rachael Poston Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born about 1767; and died.

  6. 20.  Daniel Poston Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born in 1769; died in Apr 1807 in Lincoln County, NC.

    Notes:

    Received state grant for 100 acres in Rutherford Co. NC Archives CR26901.1 File# 17368. Daniel sold 100 acres to William Polk. File #17366

    Daniel married Hannah Stroup on 22 Feb 1788. Hannah (daughter of Reuben Travis and Mary R. Lafone) was born in in Lincoln County, NC; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. John Poston  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Margaret "Peggy" Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 19 Feb 1782; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Bryson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 22.  Rebecca Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 31 May 1783; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Bryson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 23.  Elizabeth Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 30 Jan 1786; died in 1821.

  4. 24.  Sarah "Sally" Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Jan 1788; and died.

  5. 25.  Robert Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Dec 1789; and died.

  6. 26.  Mary "Polly" Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 30 Aug 1790; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Davis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 27.  John A. B. Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Nov 1794; and died.

  8. 28.  Jane "Jenny" Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Oct 1795; died in 1873.

    Family/Spouse: John W. Bryson. John was born in 1769; died in 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 29.  Nancy Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Apr 1797; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Nicholas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 30.  Lucinda "Cindy" Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Mar 1801; and died.

  11. 31.  William Poston Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Aug 1809; died on 22 Jul 1851.

  12. 32.  Rilley Poston Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 16 Apr 1792; and died.

    Family/Spouse: W. R. McEntire. W. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. W. R. McEntire  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 33.  Betty Poston Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Apr 1794; and died.

    Betty married John Nowlin on 12 Nov 1831 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. John (son of David Nowlin and Luanny Garner) was born about 1800; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Susannah Nowlin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 41. Rachael Nowlin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 42. Anderson Nowlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1834; died on 6 Mar 1926.
    4. 43. Lucinda Nowlin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  14. 34.  John Poston Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) 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:
    1. 44. Sarah "Sally" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1881.
    2. 45. Samuel Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    3. 46. James Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    4. 47. Daniel Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    5. 48. William Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1907 in Caldwell Co., TX.
    6. 49. Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC.
    7. 50. Abel Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    8. 51. Rachel Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    9. 52. Nancy Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

  15. 35.  Mary "Polly" Poston Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) 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]

    Children:
    1. 53. Vianah Green  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 36.  William Poston Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 3 May 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.

    Notes:

    Moved to Georgia then Mississippi.

    William married Nancy Love on 15 Aug 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Nancy (daughter of Charles Love and Pherby Osborne) was born in 1806 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died in 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Drewry Day Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Georgia; and died.
    2. 55. Sarah Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Georgia; and died.
    3. 56. William Day Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in Georgia; and died.
    4. 57. Jonathan Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849 in Missouri; and died.
    5. 58. Nancy Poston  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in Missouri; and died.

  17. 37.  Rachael Poston Descendancy chart to this point (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) 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:
    1. 59. Joseph Devaney Putnam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1835; died in 1904.
    2. 60. Samuel Evans Putnam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1837; died on 27 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    3. 61. Rachel Putnam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

  18. 38.  John Poston Descendancy chart to this point (20.Daniel3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1)


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