Abt 1742 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
1. | Jonathan Poston 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:
- 2. Ann Poston was born on 2 Mar 1759; and died.
- 3. John Poston was born on 23 Mar 1761; died on 22 Aug 1819 in Buncombe County, NC.
- 4. Poston was born in Jun 1763; and died.
- 5. Samuel Poston was born on 8 Oct 1765; died in 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 6. Rachael Poston was born about 1767; and died.
- 7. Daniel Poston was born in 1769; died in Apr 1807 in Lincoln County, NC.
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Generation: 2
5. | Samuel Poston (1.Jonathan1) 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:
- 19. Rilley Poston was born on 16 Apr 1792; and died.
- 20. Betty Poston was born on 6 Apr 1794; and died.
- 21. John Poston was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 22. Mary "Polly" Poston was born on 4 Oct 1800; and died.
- 23. William Poston was born on 3 May 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 24. 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: 3
21. | John Poston (5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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:
- 31. Sarah "Sally" Poston was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1881.
- 32. Samuel Poston was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 33. James Poston was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 34. Daniel Poston was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 35. William Poston was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1907 in Caldwell Co., TX.
- 36. Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC.
- 37. Abel Poston was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 38. Rachel Poston was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 39. Nancy Poston was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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22. | Mary "Polly" Poston (5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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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24. | Rachael Poston (5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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:
- 46. Joseph Devaney Putnam was born on 3 Sep 1835; died in 1904.
- 47. Samuel Evans Putnam was born on 28 Jun 1837; died on 27 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 48. Rachel Putnam was born on 12 Feb 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 4
29. | Anderson Nowlin (20.Betty3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) was born on 3 Nov 1834; died on 6 Mar 1926. Other Events:
- Cemetery: New Bethel Church Cemetery, Lawndale, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: Sarah Crowder. Sarah was born on 12 Dec 1844; died on 9 May 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. Florence Nowlin was born on 5 Aug 1877 in New Bethel Church Cemetery, Lawndale, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jun 1940.
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32. | Samuel Poston (21.John3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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:
- 50. Mary G. Poston was born on 14 Oct 1844 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Sep 1898 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 51. John Poston was born in 1850; and died.
- 52. James D Poston died in 1850.
- 53. Infant Poston was born in 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in Nov 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 54. 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:
- 55. 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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33. | James Poston (21.John3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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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34. | Daniel Poston (21.John3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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:
- 64. Samuel Lester Ann Poston was born on 7 Mar 1873; died on 28 Nov 1967.
- 65. John Devaney Poston was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1943 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 66. Lillie Poston was born on 5 May 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 1972 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 67. 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.
- 68. 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.
- 69. Mamie Alice Poston was born on 4 Nov 1884; died in Jun 1977.
- 70. James Monroe Poston was born on 7 Jul 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Nov 1973 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 71. Mabel Poston was born on 18 Dec 1891; and died.
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36. | Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston (21.John3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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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37. | Abel Poston (21.John3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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:
- 85. 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.
- 86. George Poston was born on 21 Jun 1859; and died.
- 87. Abel F. Poston was born in 1862; died on 12 Nov 1865.
- 88. Mary Florence Poston was born on 20 Jan 1867; died on 26 Feb 1952.
- 89. 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.
- 90. Sarah "Sallie" Mabel Poston was born on 24 Feb 1873; and died.
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38. | Rachel Poston (21.John3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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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39. | Nancy Poston (21.John3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) 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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47. | Samuel Evans Putnam (24.Rachael3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Jonathan1) was born on 28 Jun 1837; died on 27 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Double Springs Baptist Church, Washburn, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
- Military Service: Military Service
Samuel married Artie Hardin on 8 Jan 1855. Artie was born on 5 Oct 1835; died on 30 Oct 1912 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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