- Yes, date unknown
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Generation: 2
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18. | Samuel Poston (2.Mary2, 1.Sarah1) 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:
- 32. Rilley Poston
was born on 16 Apr 1792; and died.
- 33. Betty Poston
was born on 6 Apr 1794; and died.
- 34. John Poston
was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 35. Mary "Polly" Poston
was born on 4 Oct 1800; and died.
- 36. William Poston
was born on 3 May 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 37. 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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34. | John Poston (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Sarah1) 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:
- 44. Sarah "Sally" Poston
was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1881.
- 45. Samuel Poston
was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 46. James Poston
was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 47. Daniel Poston
was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 48. William Poston
was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1907 in Caldwell Co., TX.
- 49. Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston
was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC.
- 50. Abel Poston
was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 51. Rachel Poston
was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 52. Nancy Poston
was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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35. | Mary "Polly" Poston (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Sarah1) 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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37. | Rachael Poston (18.Samuel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Sarah1) 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:
- 59. Joseph Devaney Putnam
was born on 3 Sep 1835; died in 1904.
- 60. Samuel Evans Putnam
was born on 28 Jun 1837; died on 27 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 61. Rachel Putnam
was born on 12 Feb 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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