Abram Davenport Hawkins

Notes:

BIR,MG: 1860 Boone Co, MO census. IGI Batch 7129106, Sheet 53, Film 538977,
submitted by LDS member. (Abram D) Known as "Abe".

MG IGI M514663/0099 shows AD md Cora A Fenton 27 Nov 1881, Boone Co, MO.
24 Aug 1981 SL.

BIR,DTH,BUR: Missouri Cem Rcds Fiche 6051114, pg 106, shows "Abram D, b 25 Apr
1856, d 15 June 1931. Husb of Annie King Hawkins." Columbia Mem Cem.

1900 CENSUS: Boone Co, MO, Perche TWP, Dw#129:
Hawkins, Abraham Apr 1855-45/MO (KY,KY) md 10 yrs; Annie K Sep 1866-33/MO
(MO,MO); Hinton Jan 1884-16/MO; Leatha Oct 1889-10/MO; Shannon
Oct 1890-9/MO; Hartley Nov 1897-1/MO. 3 living of 3 children.

NOTES: Davenport given to me by Mrs Ken Holt, 1 314 449 1417, 1412 Doris Drive,
Columbia MO 65201. Also information on the children and wife. She is
the niece of Anna King Hawkins and has more information, mostly on that line.
Mr Holt is a Nichols, but not directly in our line looks like. Mr Holt said he
was called "Abe" and lived down Brown Road, first house to left.

Abram married Cora A Fenton 27 Nov 1881, Boone, Missouri, United States. Cora was born 28 Sep 1860, Boone, Missouri, United States; died 12 Dec 1884, Hinton, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried Dec 1884, Hinton, Boone, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Hinton Hawkins was born 22 Jan 1884, Boone, Missouri, United States; died 8 Feb 1906, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried Feb 1906, NW of Columbia, Boone, Missouri.

Abram married Annie Kessiah King Abt 1890, Boone, Missouri, United States. Annie was born 9 Sep 1866, Boone, Missouri, United States; died 15 Nov 1954, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried Nov 1954, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Letha Agnes Hawkins was born 14 Oct 1889, Boone, Missouri, United States; died 30 Apr 1980, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried May 1980, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States.
2. Shannon Douglas Hawkins was born 13 Oct 1890, Boone, Missouri, United States; died 5 Sep 1965, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried Sep 1965, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States.
3. Hartley Banks Hawkins was born 10 Nov 1897, Boone, Missouri, United States; died 4 Jan 1976, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried , Columbia, Boone, Missouri, United States.

Notes:

BIR,MG,DTH: Boone Co, MO. Wills and Admin 1821-1870, Film #1036508, pg 84, #1988. Boone Co, MO Cemetery Records, tombstone epitaph: Joel Hawkins bn 12-8-1814. dd 10-24-1901 prob Boone Co, MO
Migration & Settlement.

MG: Boone Co Mg Rcds 1821-1849 Vol A, pg 189-Eliza Ellen Little, by F. Wilhite
of Baptist Church. Also Film 538946 Batch 7127708/81.

1850 CENSUS: Boone Co, MO, Film #014872, Aug 1850, Dw #1162:
Hawkins, Joel 34/KY farmer; Sarelda E (Elizabeth) 28/KY; Nancy E 9/MO;
William H 6/MO; James 3/MO; John M 9/12-MO.
Next door, #1161, is Elijah Hawkins 34/KY; Sarah E 24/MO; Mary E 7/MO;
James M 4/MO; John W 3/MO, George H 1/MO.
1860 CENSUS: Boone Co MO Perche TWP Rocheport PO pg 104,5 Jun 1860, DW #756-829:
Hawkins, Joel 44/KY,farmer (3390,1085); Zurelda 38/KY; Nancy E 18/MO; Wm H
16/MO,farmhand; James W 12/MO; John M 10/MO; George M 7/MO; Abram
D 5/MO.
1870 CENSUS: Boone Co, MO, TWP 49, Sturgeon PO, pg 29, DW..:
Hawkins, Joseph 56/KY; Zerelda E 45/KY; James 23/MO; John 20/MO; Geo
15/MO; Abram 13/MO; Sarah E 5/MO.
1880 CENSUS: Boone Co, MO, Perche TWP,June 1880,DW #265:
Hawkins, Joel 65/KY (KY,KY)farmer; Zarelda E wife 56/KY (KY,KY); Abram D
son 25/MO; Sallie B dau 15/MO.

DTH: Abstracted Boone Co, MO Probate Packet Index, Vol I, Film 909215. Joel Hawkins, John W Hawkins Ex, #5099. Also film 909213, pg 338 shows will of Joel Hawkins of Boone Co, MO: 1-Already made provisions for children Nancy Goslin, James L Hawkins, John W Hawkins, George M Hawkins and Abram D Hawkins and infant gdau Nellie May Wilhite, the only child of my dau Sally B Wilhite, dec'd. $5.00 at gdau legal Maj, $200 & Abram curator. If she dies to divide between 5 children. Executor John W. Signed 22 May 1889 with X.

BUR: Boone Co MO Cem rcds, Fiche 5, pg 1, Vol 4. Bethlehem Cemetery.

LAND: Boone Co, MO Land Grants: Inverted Deeds 1821-1885. BK X325, VC BK33-136;
Film 909096, VD 1821-1885 BK 44-128, Film 909098 BK 41-505,51-508.

X325: 15 Jan 1855
30-544: 3 Dec 1860 (by Skinner)
33-136: 18 June 1864
41-295: 10 Feb 1870
44-128: 17 Aug 1870: S72 W72 SW 18 TWP49 R13
51-508: Inverted Deed-13 Aug 1878: To D from Joel Hawkins: S 1/2 W 1/2 SW 18
TWP49 R13. Also another spot ?...Joel from Abraham-same land desc.
41-505: 18 Aug 1870: To Joel Hawkins from James S Hawkins: E 1/2 N313
TWP49 R14. Also, 16 Aug 1827: From Joel and Zerelda E Hawkins to
James S Hawkins and John W Hawkins of Boone Co, same land-80 acres???

NOTES: "History of Boone Co, MO" Film #0908993, pt 1 or 235789, pg 1065:
PERCHE TWP..pg 1067: Callaham's Lick. This is another of the early
landmarks of this section. It is situated on the farm of Joel Hawkins, which
is the northwest quarter of Section 13, TWP 49, Range 14. The salt springs,
some 15-20 in number, are on the east side of Callaham Creek, whcih takes its
name from William Callaham, who pitched his tent near those springs several
years in advance of the earliest settlers of this part of Boone Co.
In Settlement & Migration Data Base, says there is some confusion about
Joel and Joseph - both show married to Zarelda. Joel shows md to Eliza Ellen
Little 9 Apr 1840 in Boone Co Mg Rcds 1821-1849, pg 189 and Sarelda E or Zerelda
E Little. 1870 Census shows Joseph and Joel not found, other years show Joel.
Columbia and Missouri Statesman articles, Boone Co, MO:
MS 25 Dec 1857 2/6: Receipts listed; CS 1 Jun 1866 2/4: Delegate for
Boone Co to St Louis convention; CS 24 May 1872 3/2: Circuit Ct Docket; CS 27
Sep 1872 3/3: Circuit Ct; CS 24 Jan 1873 3/5: Issue docket vs Ann Skinner.

Joel married Zerelda Elizabeth Little 9 Apr 1840, Boone, Missouri, United States. Zerelda was born 21 Apr 1822, Kentucky, United States; died 5 Apr 1884, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried Apr 1884, NW of Columbia, Boone, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,MG: 1850 Boone Co, MO census. Letter from Mrs Abram Davenport (Hawkins)
Brown May 1993 shows genealogy book of Alva Preston (son in law) showing
parents as Joseph M Little 4 Apr 1794-18 Aug 1852 and Winiferd Short 14
Apr 1825-5 Apr 1884.

BIR,MG,DTH,BUR: Boone Co,MO Pre Civil War Settlement & Migration Data Base,
Fiche #6075756 and Boone Co, Mo Cemeteries, Tombstone epitaph, Bethlehem
Cemetery.

BIR,MG: Boone Co, MO Wills & Adm 1821-1870, Jefferson City, MO Archives pg
66. Will of Winifred Little, #1553.

"Josiah C Little, adm. GR 3 Feb 1858. Heirs: John M Little, Sarah E
Hawkins, Caroline Wilhite, Josiah C Little, Harriet Little, all of Boone. Nancy
Wilhite of Livingston County."

NOTES: Parents shown on Tombstone Records of Boone County, MO, pg 95. "Winifred
Little, wife of Joseph M Little."

Notes:

BIR,MG,DTH: Boone Co, MO. Wills and Admin 1821-1870, Film #1036508, pg 84, #1988. 1850 Boone Co, MO census. 1880 Sullivan Co census for daughter, Mahala shows father and mother born Kentucky.
Boone Co Cem Rcds, Film #1321492 and Fiche 6051114, New Providence Bapt Ch Cem, Sec 29 TWP 49 R13 - stone shows: "James Hawkins dd 11 Jan 1864, age 75 yrs 1 mo 5 days".

BIR,MG,DTH: Boone Co PreCivil War Settlement & Migration, Fiche #6075756 #4: shows died 21 Jan 1864. Shows marriage date, but not where. Tombstone.

MG: Madison Co, KY Marriages 1785-1851, Part I, pg 89, bondsman was George.

RELIGEON: Mt Horeb Baptist Church. Boone Co, MO Pre Civil War Settlemt & Migration,
Fiche 6075756, shown as one of the founding members 1853.

1820 CENSUS: KY,Madison: no Twp listed, #114-26, Film 0186185, pg 90, 29 Jan 1821:
HAWKINS, James-head: 3 m under 10; 1 m 26-45; 1 f under 10; 1 f 10-16; 1 f 26-45.

1830 CENSUS: MO,Boone Co-Missouri Twp, #119-16: Film #14854, 27 Aug 1992:
Hawkins, James-head: 1 m: 10-15; 2 m: 15-20; 1 m: 40-50; 1 f: 0-5; 1 f: 5-10; 1 f: 40-50.

1840 CENSUS: MO,Boone Co-Perce Twp, #...,
HAWKINS, James-head: 2 m: 20-30; 1 m: 50-60; 1 f: 5-10; 1 f: 10-15; 2 f: 15-20; 1 f 50-60

1850 CENSUS: MO,Boone Co-8th Dist: 28 Sep 1850, pg 353, Dwelling #360:
HAWKINS, James 61/VA, farmer ($600); Nancy 62/VA; Eussha Tomlin 16/MO

1860 CENSUS:MO,Boone Co-Perche TWP,Rocheport PO: pg 105 9 Jul 1860, dwelling #758-832:
HAWKINS, James 71/VA (1800/650)farmer; Nancy 72/VA

1870 CENSUS: MO,Boone Co-Twp 49,Sturgeon PO: pg 32, 15 Sep 1870:
HAWKINS, Nancy 82/VA living with daughter Elizabeth 57/MO and her husband Andrew J McQuitty 54/MO and their family.

1864 WILL: MO,Boone Co Wills & Admin, pg 84, #1988, Gr 29 Jan 1864:
James Hawkins, Adm. Andrew J McQuitty. Gr. 29 Jan 1864, F.S. 2 Sep 1867.
Heirs: Nancy Hawkins, widow. Joel and Elija Hawkins, Elizabeth
McQuitty, Polly Ann Nichols..all of Boone Co. Harrison
Hawkins, Chariton Co, MO and Mahala Smith, Sullivan Co, MO.

1864 DEATH: "Death Records for Missouri Men, 1861-1865", 977.8V4W, p77- abstracted obit from Columbia Weekly Statesman, 25 March 1864, pp2 col 7: Says died 11 Jan 1864 and was an old citizen of Boone County, 76 years old. Also notice on estate, C/S 9 Apr 1867 pp2 col 8.

3-25-64: "In this county on the 11th day of Jan 1864 James Hawkins in the 76th year of his age. He was an old citizen of Boone, having moved to this county about the year 1826. He had long been a member of the Baptist Church, and by his death the church lost occasion of its most pious members; the neighborhood, use of its most valued companions. His pious walk, his uprightness in the ...of life, and his courteous manners both home and abroad are well worth the mention.

BIR,DTH,BUR: Stone seen in cemetery, to left of New Providence Baptist Church,
Sec 29 Twp 49 R13, left on Hwy 740 E going north to Harrisburg.

Stones broken, to right of fenced area in middle of cemetery (Nichols bur)
James and Nancy stones separate, old. Many homemade stones, no names.
Sec29 TWP49 R13: Both James and Nancy, as well as McQuitty and Nichols.

Organized 1838, Min: Fielding Wilhite. Svcs held at McGees Spring in the Grove. Other preachers: Wm H Nichols.

BIR,MG,DTH,BUR: Genealogy of Alva Preston, grand son in law of Abram Davenport Hawkins, son of Joel, son of James and Nancy Hawkins, as given to Pam Wagner in letter from Illamae Brown, widow of Abram Davenport Brown, 5 May 1993.

LAND: Madison Co, KY Grantors A-K, 1787-1899, Film #183279, pg T415.

Indenture 1 April 1830: James Hawkins and wife Nancy and John Hopper and Franky his wife of Boone Co, MO of the first part and Darrett White of Madison Co, KY of the second part, witnesseth: that said parties of 1st part (two of the children and him of Elizabeth Tomlinson, dec'd) for and in cons of $120 sold to Derritt White...tract of land lying in Co of Madison, KY and on the waters of Taylors Fork of Silver Creek containing 104 1/4 acres, which interest is 2 undivided ninths they bring two of the children and heirs of Eliz Tomlinson, dec'd. Boundaries: Big one sugar tree and hickory corner to Eliza Hawkins, thence S 45 E 107 poles to a hickory and elm, thence S 45 W 30 poles to elm, thence S 45 E 114 poles to hickory and ash on other of Gastus corners, thence N 45 E 49 poles with Jenning line to white ash, thence 45 W 114 poles to sugar tree in Whites line, thence N 45 E 89 1/2 poles to 2 dogwoods in an old line, thence with the old line N 45 W 107 poles to sugar and hickory in said line, thence S 45 W 115 poles to beg.
Signed James, Namcy Hawkins and Joh, Frankey W Hopper...says both
Franky and Nancy were interviewed separately and said they voluntarily gave up rights without undu influence of their husbands.

LAND: Boone Co, MO, Inverted Deeds 1821-1885, Film 909099, BK B76,B313, I97,I179,T237, Film 909110, BK 577.
B76: Indenture-13 Jan 1826: To James Hawkins of Boone Co, purchased NW 1/4 Sec 33 Twp49 R14, being land dist of Franklin, MO.
B313: Indenture-19 Sep 1827: From James and Nancy Hawkins of Boone Co, MO to George Smith of Boone Co, MO for $50: NW Q Sec 33 TWP49 R14, Dist of Franklin, MO.
V577: Deed-17 Sep 1853: James Hawkins of Boone Co to Elijah Hawkins (his son) of Boone Co, MO: W 1/2 NW Q Sec 18 TWP49 R13-119 49/100 acres. "Said James Hawkins hereby retaining the rights to use absolutely and free ...control management and enjoyment of said land during the lifetime of himself (James Hawkins) and his wife (Nancy Hawkins)."

NOTES: History of Boone Co, MO, page 1069-70: Early settlers-the Praire Fork, Silvers, Squire Schooling and Kincaid settlements date back as remotely as the most primitive elsewhere in the county. From Perchtown north, along the Perche, the first settlers were...among the early settlers must not be omitted the name of ..., James Hawkins,... (Isom Kilgore).
Page 1067 - Callaham's Lick. This is another of the early landmarks of this section. It is situated on the farm of Joel Hawkins (son of James), which is the northwest quarter of Section 13, TWP 49, Range 14. The salt springs, some 15-20 in number, are on the east side of Callaham Creek, which takes its name from William Callaham, who pitched his tent near those springs several years in advance of the earliest settlers of this portion of Boone Co.
"HISTORY OF HOWARD AND CHARITON COUNTIES", pg 958, shows that James had seven children, Harrison being #3. 1830 census shows 1 male 15-20, 1840 census shows 1 female 5-10 but no male at home 25-30.
In same article, said "he was from the Kentucky branch of one of the oldest families in Virginia. His grandfather (Jame's father) Elijah Hawkins became a pioneer settler in KY prior to the beginning of the present century, and there his son James, who had come with this parents from Virginia, was married to Miss Nancy White (Tomblin?) of the Blue Grass State. In 1824 James moved to Missouri, making the journey on the Ohio, Mississippi and MO Rivers, to the town of Old Franklin, in Howard Co, by keelboat and were 2 months and 7 days on boat. Settled in Boone Co where Harrison grew to manhood.
PG 65 Ntbk 2: Shows abstract of Deaths: #285: Eussha Tomlin minor, James Hawkins G & C, 25 Nov 1837. FS 22 Mar 1856. CHK OUT. Living with in 1850 census, whose child?

James married Nancy Tomblin 12 Sep 1810, Madison, Kentucky, United States. Nancy (daughter of George Tomblin and Elizabeth White) was born 25 Mar 1788, prob Orange, VA; died 25 Oct 1871, Boone, Missouri, United States; was buried Oct 1871, NW of Columbia, Boone, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,MG,DTH: Boone Co, MO. Wills and Admin 1821-1870, Film #1036508, pg
84, #1988. 1850 Boone Co, MO census. Daughter's 1850 Boone Co census
shows mother born in Kentucky.

BIR: Father in Orange Co, VA until 1804, when came to Madison Co, KY.

DTH,BUR: Boone Co Cemeteries Fiche #6051152, Vol l, pg 1-age 83. 1870 Boone Co,
MO census, living with daughter, Elizabeth McQuitty. Not on 1880 census.
Boone Co, MO Cem, Film 1321492, New Providence Bapt Ch Cem Rcds, Sec 29
TWP 49 R13-tombstone shows died 25 Oct 1871 age 83 years 7 mos.

Notes:

BIR,MG: Boone Co, MO Pre Civil War Migration and Settlement Data Base, Fiche
#6075756, #4. Son James born Virginia.

CENSUS: 1810 Madison Co, KY, near Richmond, film # , pg 213, 4 Jan 1811:
Hawkins, Elijah, head: 1 m 0-10; 1 m 10-16; 1 m 16-26; 1 m 26-45; 1 f
10-16; 1 f 16-26; 1 f 26-45, 2 slaves.
CENSUS: 1820 Madison Co, KY, pg 146: (uncertain if this is Nancy "Ann"):
Hawkins, Ann, head: 1 m 16-26; 1 f 16-26; 1 f 45 and over. CK OUT.

WILL: Madison County, Kentucky Wills, Film #183265, Bk B, pg 243, File Bx 1.

In the name of God amen I Elijah Hawkins of the County of Madison and
State of Kentucky being at the present under the afflicting hand of providence
and weak in body but of sound an perfect mind and memory, blessed be all
mightly God for the same and at the same time considering the uncertainty of
this mortal life do make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner
and form following, that is to say:
First it is my will and desire that as much of my property be sold as
will pay my just debts and the balance if any to remain in the hands of my
beloved wife Nancy Hawkins if any. It is further my will and desire that my
wife have the sole use and benefit of my plantation during her natural
life...or her remaining my widow and then the whold of land and what property
remains to be sold and the money arising there from to be divided as follows,
towit: My sons Weeden and John Hawkins to have Eighty Dollars each and the
Balance to be Equally Divided among my children. Nevertheless, it is my desire
that if the money can be raise to let my son Weeden have his Eighty Dollars
when he comes of age and I do appoint my son James B Hawkins and my Beloved
wife my whole and sole Executors of this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fith day
of June 1815.
Witnesses: Elijah Hawkins seal
Thomas Poindexter, John Gressham, Liddey Gressham
State of Kentucky, Madison County
I William Irvine Clerk of the Court for the County afresaid do hereby
certify that at Cct Court held for Madison County on Monday the sixth day of
May 1816, this instrument of writing was produced in court and proven to be the
last will and testament of Elijah Hawkins, deceased, by the oath of Thomas
Poindexter, John Gressham and Lydia Gressham, witnesses thereto and ordered to
be recorded.
... Will Irvine
There were also pages showing the inventory of Elijah Hawkins, p 281, dated
7 October 1816, in the amount of $455.35 3/4, signed by William Riley, Thomas
Crews, and Tomas Lanham and recorded by Will Irvine.
Also the sale of estate on page 432, dated 20 March 1818, recorded by Will
Irvine. The list of buyers included William Witherson, Green Kimbell, Boaz
Massey, William Rayburn, William Igo, Joseph Matoll, George Tomling, Archibald
Johns, Thomas Landham, Tomas Tugler, John Belsher, Jessee Griffeth, John
Grissom, John Bill, James Hawkins, William Ryley, Joseph Acrez. Nancy Hawkins
bought the family Bible at estate sale..

CENSUS: 1800-1810 Madison Co, KY, Film 0181352, Head Elijah Hawkins:
1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 10-16,
1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45.
Living nearby: Abraham, John, Philip, Nicholas, another John and
John Hopper, Geo Tomlinson.

LAND: Madison County, Kentucky Grantors Vol A-K, 1787-1899, Film #183279.

H193: Indenture, 7 Sept 1811: Elijah Hawkins and Nancy of Madison Co and
Peter Tribble for $1150...sold a certain tract of land lying in County
of Madison on the waters of Taylors Fork of Silver Creek, being part
of a preemption granted unto Lewis Brag as assigneee of Jonathon
Jennings and bounded as follows: Beg at hackberry and hickory tree on
Thorny White line now Gallon Whites Land, thence N 45 deg W 96 poles
to where a hickory, a redbud and sugartree stood as as corner in a
small bottom, thence N 45 E 162 poles to a sugar tree and hickory,
thence S 43 E 106 poles to a hickory and elm, thence S 46 W 160 poles
to beg - 100 acres.
K531: Indenture 11 Feb 1815: Elijah Hawkins and Nancy of Madison Co and
Thomas Landham of same county for $170...sold certain tract in Co of
Madison on the waters of Hines Jacks Creeks as follows: Hickory W 68
poles to sugar tree on Clays line N 16 poles to 2 elsm and sugar tree
on side of a hollow, thence up the meanders of said hollow 845 E 26
poles, thence 836 E 28 poles to a beach, thence N 67 E 42 poles to a
walnut stump, thence N 35 E 10 poles to Hackberry, head of hollow near
spring and to include spring N 84 E 32 poles to head of hollow, thence
down said hollow S 71 E 36 poles to 2 branches on a bank of branch of
mouth of said hollow, thence S 35 W 12 poles S 62 W 49 poles to elm,
thence S 42 poles to Ash, thence W 26 poles to beg - 39 acres and 13
poles of land.

Elijah married Nancy Bef 1789, prob Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,MG: Boone Co, MO Pre Civil War Migration and Settlement Data Base, Fiche
#6075756, #4. Son James born Virginia.

Notes:

BIR,MG: Boone Co, MO Pre Civil War Settlement and Migration Data Base. Shows George as father of Nancy Hawkins, wife of James Hawkins.

1785 MARRIAGE:VA,Orange Co, Mg Rcds 1747-1810, pg 257: Geo Tomlinson md Eliz White 24 Nov 1785, she the dau of Henry White, witnesses-Jeremiah White and Beddfield Cave. Bondsman: David Cave.
IGI 8830703/52 shows George Tomlinson md Elizabeth White 24 Nov 1785, Orange, VA, Cleared.

MIL: Madison Co, KY Pension Records, film #1425617, pg 105.

George Tomlinson, Pension #5-31429 Virginia: The said applicant for a
pension had served in the War of the Revolution in capacity of a private
soldier in the line of the State of Virginia and on the date of 2 Nov 1832 he
was placed on the pension roll and on the date of 4 Mar 1831 he was at the age
of 80 years.
The above named soldier was residing in the County of Madison in the
State of Kentucky when he applied for a pension on the date of Aug 13 of the
year 1832 while he was at the age of 78 years. He states that he had enlisted
in the County of Orange in the State of Virginia in the month of June of the
year 1775.
He resided in the following places prior to the opening of the War of the
Revolution:
Orange County, State of Virginia
He resided in the following places since the close of the War of Revolution:
Madison County, State of Kentucky
He removed to the State of Kentucky in the year 1804 from the County of Orange
in the State of Virginia.

CENSUS: 1810 Madison Co, KY, Film #0181352, pg 227, 4 Jan 1811:
Tomlinson, George, head: 2 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 2 male 16-26, 1
male 45 over; 2 female 0-10, 2 female 10-16, 3 female
16-26, 1 female 26-45, 4 slaves.
CENSUS: 1820 Madison KY, Film 186185, pg 92, 29 Jan 1821:
Tomblin, George: 2 m 16-26; 1 m 45 and over; 2 f 16-26.

WILL: Madison Co, KY Wills, Film #183268-9, Vol G, File Box 2, pg 362:

In the name of God, Amen, I George Tomblinson of Madison County,
Kentucky, geing weak in body but sound in mind, do hereby make and constitute
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others by me heretofore
made.
In the first place,it is my Will and desire that all my just debts be
paid, funeral expenses, etc. In the second place, it is my Will and desire
that all my property of every description, which I may ... and ... be sold by
my Executor hereafter to be named ...a credit of nine months to the highest
bidder, the Executor having first given notice of the time and place of sale.
Further, it is my Will and desire that my negro woman Caroline and her two
little children Rich & Austin be sold together to an individual and my Executor
is hereby directed to set them all three up at one and the same time, Winney,
Ann and Willy are to be sold separate. I have heretofore made a Deed of Gift
pf Elzand to the children of my son Ambrose D Tomblin, deceased and also a Deed
of Gift of Edy to my little grand daughter Elizabeth Boggs, daughter of my
deceased daughter Polly Boggs, which I hereby ratify and confirm. It is also
my wish and desire that the distribution of negroes heretofore made amongst my
children should ...and remain valid.
After my decease, sale of my property and the expenses are paid, it is
further my Will and desire that the proceeds of said sale be equally divided as
follows: To my daughter Francis Hopper, one ninth part of my Estate. To my
daughter Nancy Hawkings one ninth part of my Estate; to my grandchildren
Mourning, Eliza, Lucy Jane, Paulina, Jeremiah, Nancy, Margaret, George and
Sally Ann, children of my deceased son, Ambrose D Tomblin, one ninth part of my
Estate; to the children of my deceased son, Joel Tomblinson, one ninth part of
my Estate; to my little grand daughter, Elizabeth Boggs, daughter of my
deceased daughter Polly Boggs one ninth part of my Estate; to my little grand
daughter Sally Ann Tombinson, daughter of my deceased son Jeremiah Tomblinson
one ninth part of my Estate; to my son Richard Tombinson one ninth part of my
Estate; to my daughter Sally Boggs one ninth part of my Estate; to my son
Willis Tomblinson one ninth part of my Estate.
It is further my Will and desire that the County Court of Madison appoint
William Harris Guardian to the children of Ambrose D Tomblinson, dec'd; to the
child of Polly Boggs, deceased; to the children of Joel Tombinson, dec'd; and
to the child of Jeremiah Tomblinson, dec'd; and that the said Guardian to pay
over to my said grand children their respective portions of my Estate as they
may arrive at age, with the interest theron, and not before. In case any of my
grand children die before they are of age, it is my Will and desire that the
equaly portion of said children descend to their respective brother or sister
as the case may be, and in case they should leave no brother or sister, then it
is my Will and desire that their respective portions be equally divided amongst
my own children.
It is further my Will and desire that my friend William Harris act as my
Executor after my death, with full power to act and perform whatever may
propertly belong or appertain to him as my Executor.
Given under my hand and seal this 17th day of March 1835.
Witnesses: George x Tomblinson seal
Joseph Turner, John Cornelison
State of Kentucky, Madison County...
I David Irvine Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby
certify that at a County Court held for Madison County on Monday the 1st day of
February 1841, this instrument of writing was presented in open Court, and
proven to be the last Will and Testament of George Tomblinson, deceased, by the
oaths of Joseph Turner and John Cornelison, subscribing their names thereto and
ordered to be entered of Record, which has been done accordingly.
David Irvine, Clerk
Sale and settlement of will, Film #0183269, Bk H, pgs 10,55:
Pg 10, Sales: Purchasers of household items, 22 Feb 1841: J Duncane, B
Boggs, Willis Tombleson-family Bible,Richard Tomblin, Fountain Rice, C Gooch, Wm
Warner, Wm Maupen, James Black, Wm S Collins, J White, A Goodloe, F S Bronstone.
Pg 55, Settlement in the office of R Runyon, Richmond: Contra by the
following, 10 Feb 1842: Elias Kurtz, W S Neal, S Warner, Wm Rodes, Thos S
Bronston, Wm W Maupen, Walker & Harris, Hawkins & Harris, Richard Tomlin.

LAND: Madison Co, KY Land Grants, Grantors L-Z, 1787-1899, Film #183280:

R203: 30 Sep 1826: Indenture from George Tomblin to George Stoner, $50.
Silver Creek, Taylors Fork. "N 45 1/2 west 41 poles to Stake at
intersection of Tombling line with a line at Benj Estels survey N
88 1/2 E 63 poles to stake of said Estell and John Wallusalto
line, N on S 45 40 poles to beg - 5 1/4 acres.
R423: 15 Jun 1827: Indenture from George Tomblin-Madison CircuitCt suit
in Chancery pending therein, wherein John Scrivner and Thomas
Scrivner are comp and George, Ambrose, Polly, Joel, Jeremiah,
Willis, Richard, Sarah and Fanny Tomlin and John Hopper and Nancy
his wife are the defendants....bargain and sell for and in behalf
of defendants unto said John and Thomas Scrivner...land containing
40 1/4 acres and bounded as follows: Beg at dogwood on NE corner
of Tomlin and heirs 104 1/4 acres, thence N 47 1/2 W 10 poles to
hickory and sugar tree Tomlins corner, thence with Tomlins line S
40 1/4 W 8 1/2 poles to stake in line of John and Benj Estell as
originally surveyed and patented, thence with their line 2/4 E 142
poles to stake in Tomlins line, then N Tomlins line N 45 E 109 3/4
poles to beg.
V470: 10 Nov 1834: George Tomlin of County of Madison-I bear to my
grandaughter Elizabeth Boggs, infant daughter of John Boggs, have
this day given and granted to her the said Eliz Boggs, one negro
girl named Soy, aged abt 6 yrs. In testimony whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and affixed my seal this Nov 10 1834.
Wit: Wm Harper, Willis Tomlin George x Tomlin seal
V484: 8 Nov 1834: George Tomblin for Willis Tomblinson to John
Cornelison for $60 sold these patents to said John Cornelison the
said Willis Tombinson's interest, right and title, as one of the
children and heirs of Elizabeth Tomblinson, dec'd of, in and to a
certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the
County of Madison on the waters of Taylors Fork of Silver Creek,
containing about ____ acres, it being the same tract of land
whereon George Tomblinson, the husband of the said Elizabeth
Tomblinson, dec'd now lives and of which he holds a life estate.
To have and to hold the before described interest, right and title
of in and to the before mentioned tract of land unto him the said
John Cornelison and his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony
X537: 25 Feb 1839: Indenture between Mourning Tomblin, George Tucker and
Eliza, his wife, Lucy Jane Tomlin, Paulina Tomlin, Jeremiah
Tomlin, Nancy Tomlin, Margaret Tomlin, George Tomlin and Sally Ann
Tomlin, heirs of Ambrose D Tomlin of the one part and George
Ballard of the other part, witnesseth that whereas the Madison
Civil Court on the petition aforesaid of the heirs of Ambrose D
Tomlin dec'd decree and order the tract of land hereinafter desc-
ribed to be sold ...to the said Ballard...the following tract of
land being the same deeded to son Ambrose D Tomlin on the 20th day
of Aug 1824 by James Henderson and bounded as follows towit by
Kennedy assignee of John Tate on the west of Jacobs land on the
north by Jno Price assnee of Alfred Wms on the east and by Wm
Walker under E Brooks on the south lying on the walnut meadow fork
of Paint Lick Creek.
Signed by Mourning, Lucy Jane, Paulina, Jeremiah, Nancy,
Margaret, George, Sally Anne (Franklin) Tomlin and George
and Eliza Tucker. Deed of conveyance.

NOTES: Orange County, VA, Tithables 1734-1782, pg 112 shows Rich Sebree Jr and
George Tomlinson on list-2 free males, 4 horses, 8 cattle.
Several places, find a William Tomblin born 1794-1796, born VA, md
Elizabeth. Child of George or one of his brother's children?
Letter May 1993 from Mrs Abram Davenport (Hawkins) Brown shows genealogy
book of Alva Preson (son in law) who shows Nancy's father as Joel Tomblin.

George married Elizabeth White 24 Nov 1785, Orange, Virginia, United States. Elizabeth was born , prob VA; died Bef Apr 1830; was buried Bef Apr 1830. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

MG: Orange Co, VA Marriage Bonds 1757-1947, Film #899818 and Orange Co, VA
Marriages, pg 257. Elizabeth the daughter of Henry White.

DTH: Madison Co, KY Land Grants, Grantors A-K, 1787-1899, Film #183279, pg
T415, April 1830..Indenture by son-in-law and daughter, saying Elizabeth
Tomblin(son) was deceased.