Ancestors of Evaline Pritcher (Grindstaff) Mothers Side

Ancestors of Evaline Pritcher (Grindstaff)

Mothers Side

1. James Buchanan
2. Arthur Buchanan
3. William Buchanan
4. John (Wolfe) Buchanan
5. Mary Bedie Buchanan married "Fighting" Henry Grindstaff
6. Evaline Pritcher
(3) William Buchanan
Many Buchanan's could trace their lineage back to Thomas O'Bokane who lived in Ireland in the year 1136.  The family was Irish until the 13th Century when O'Bokan was given a land grant by the King of England.  This grant was called "Buchanan" in Sterling Shire, Scotland.  The family changed their name to match the land name.  The lineage of James Buchanan who died in 1751 goes back to Ireland then Scotland, to William Buchanan of Tyron County, Ireland.  William had a brother Thomas Buchanan, who was the ancestor of President James Buchanan.  
William Buchanan born 1765 in Maryland.  He was the son of Arthur and Mary Boswell Buchanan and the grandson of James and Isabella Games Buchanan.  James' lineage possibly goes back to WIlliam County Tyrone, Ireland who was the brother of Thomas.
William Buchanan born 1765 married Elizabeth Jones born 12-14-1774 died 5-28-1861 in Rutherford County in 1793.  She was the daughter of John Jones born 2-19-1750 died in 1821 and Elizabeth Poole (1750-1818).  William and Elizabth moved to Burke County NC the present Mitchell County in 1808.  The children of William and Elizabeth were 1. Mary J born 10-20-1794. 2. George B. born 11-26-1795 married Sarah Pittman.  3. Elizabeth born 3-6-1797 married Marvin Baker.  4. William born 4-19-1799 died 1876 who married first Polly Burleson and second Millie Greene.  5. James born 11-19-1800 died 5-10-1882.  He married Isabella Greene.  6. Anna born 3-7-1802 who married ? Greene.  7. John Wolfe born 5-16-1803 died 1880. Who married Senea Susan Burleson.  8. Authur born 11-16-1804 died after 1860 who married Isabell Wright.  9. Sarah born 8-3-1806.  10. Martha born 1-31-1808 died 1892 married Willis McKiney.  11. Leonard born 10-24-1809 died 6-15-1881 married Elizabeth Tate in 1829.  12. Clement born 8-15-1811 died 7-29-1888 married Mary Sparks.  13. Lewis born 2-21-1813 died 12-30-1877 married Nancy Bailey.  14. Nancy born 11-1-1814 died 8-19-1881 married Jacob Hutchins.  15. Ruth born 10-9-1816 married David Mullins.  16. Joseph Alexander born 7-7-1816 died 5-2-1979 married Mary (Polly) Ellis.
(4)John a Wolf and Lucinda Burleson Buchanan
John a Wolf Buchanan was years old and lived with his wife Senea Susan Burleson Buchanan age 24.  1There first child was Mary Bedie born on April 25, 1829 in Burke County, N.C. (1829 - 1919).  2Thomas L. was born on April 14, 1830 in Mitchell County, N.C. (1830 - 1920).  3Waightstel A. was born in 1833 in N.C. 1833.  4Louisa Jane Russell was born on February 15, 1835 in Haywood County, N.C. 1835 - 1910.  5Alexander George was born on April 13, 1835 in Yancy County N.C. 1836 - 1910. 6Harriet E. was born on January 8, 1838 in Mitchell County, N.C. 1838 - 1931. 7Mary Matilda was born in 1842 in N.C. 8Molten was born in 1842 in Mitchell County, N.C. 1842 - 1897.  9Elizabth Betsey was born in August 1843 in N.C. 1843 - 1932. Their first child Mary Bedie was our ancestor.

(5) Mary Bedie Buchanan 
married "Fighting" Henry Grindstaff. Mother of Evaline Pritcher.

(6) Evaline Pritcher 
Married Stephen Grindstaff

Extra Findings
Martin Pannell left France for America during early years of this countrys settlement.  He reportedly first settled on the coast of Florida.  His first wife (who is unknown to us) died during the course of sustaining themselves in this country.  Martin later married a Seminole Indian.  Two boys were born of this union, only one of which we have a record.  He was "celie" Pannell.  Martin reportedly died while both boys were still young.  His estate was mismanaged and the boys received nothing.  Celie relocated to Georgia where he established himeself and raised a family.  Later in life he returned to Florida to live with some of his children who had migrated there.  It is not known how many genertaions passed until some of the Pannells moved from Florida to Iredell County in the Piedmont of North Carolina.  A bearer of his forefather's name, Martin Pannell (b. 1808) left Iredell County and came to Cleveland County as a Baptist Minister.  He helped in organizing many of the churches in Shelby area.  He was married in Cleveland County to Cynthia Walker (b. 1812). She was the daughter of Elijah Walker (1793-1863) and ________ Wagner.  Both Martin and Cynthia are buried one mile southeart of Lattimore, North Carolina on Towery Road.  She died in 1877 and he in 1888.  To Martin and Cynthia were born the following children: Cecil, Doctor Woodward, Susie M., Hasiel S., Hartwell L., Betty J., Sarah W., William P., Ursula L., Narcissus, and Linda.  Woodward began traveling into the mountains of the Blue Ridge to trade.  It was on one of these trips that he met his future wife, Harriett Buchanan.  She was the daughter of Rev. John Wolf Buchanan and Cynthia Burleson. At this time, Rev. John was operation a water grist mill at the head waters of Little Rock Creek.  He was the first pastor of Bakersville Baptist Church.  He was the son of WIlliam Buchanan and Elizabeth Jones.  After Woodward and Harriett married, they moved to his home near Lattimore.  Harriett missed her homeland in the mountains and returned there to live.  When the "War Between the States" broke out, Woodward and his two brothers WIlliam and Haiel, all volunteered and joined Co. I of the 38th Regiment North Carolina Infantry, C.S.A.  This unit was known as the "Cleveland Marksmen."  Woodward, who attained the rank of 4th Sergeant, was severely wounded in the thigh at Mechanicsville.  William was also wounded and died in a prison hospital.  All three brothers became prisoners of war before it ended.  After that Hasiel left N.C. for Mississippi and Woodward returned to his family in Mitchell County.  Rev. Buchanan endowed Woodward and Harriett with three hundred acres of land in Whiteoak Community of Mitchell County, thats where they settle there permanently.
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1. Aaron Burleson I
2. Aaron Burleson II
3. Thomas Burleson 
4. Lucinda Burleson married 
(2) Aaron Burleson II
Family tradition has been that Aaron Burleson II born 1730 was the son of Aaron Burleson I who came to Baltimore in 1726 from Cerleon Wales. Some have researched in Wales and found no trace of Aaron there. One possibility is that Aaron was in the army, stationed in Wales and afterwards came to America looking for his brother, Edward, who settled in Conneticutt about 1716. We do not know if he found Edward or not. One piece of evidence show that Aaron 1 might have been in New Jersey, prior to going to Virginia. It is possible that he and 2 brothers who are on tax roll of Lunenburg co. Virginia in 1748-50. These three Burlesons being in Virginia at the same time and place, partially upholds the tradition that these three brothers cameto North Carolina together. They seem to have spread over North Carolina, and into Georgia, Alabama, and other southern states. Aaron Burleson I next appeared in Anson County North Carolina. He was married to woman named Sarah. Their sons were; Thomas, Aaron II, Jesse, Edward, Daniel, David, John, and James. 
Thomas, Aaron II, and Jesse fought in the American Revolution and survived, But Edward and James were killed. (The former by Tories). Aaron I's six daughters married into the Hardeman Ellison, Harrington, Shipman and Crawford families. Aaron Burleson II lived in Rutherford county North Carolina at Sandy Run in 1778. Aaron sold his property in Rutherford County and moved to Tennessee. 
The wife of Aaron II was Rachel Hendricks. Their children were Aaron 3, Thomas, James, Elizabeth, Sarah, Nancy, John, Jonathan, Joseph, Abigail, Rachel, Mary, Rhoda. North Carolina historians maintain that Aaron 2 was killed by Indians on Cane Creek while he was with Daniel Boone. Rachel Burleson, after his death, deeded their land to Azariah Doty and went back to North Carolina.
The second child of Aaron II and Rachel Thomas born 1750 and died before 1830 married Margaret Greene.  Most Avery, Mitchell and Yancy County Burleson's decended from him.  This is also our ancestors.

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Benedict Koon and His Decendants (Maggie Sue's Fathers Side)

Benedict Koon and His Decendants

1. Benedict Koon
2. Nicholas Koon
3. Madison Koon
4. Joseph Grayson Koon
5. LeeMont Koon
6. Maggie Sue Koon Grindstaff

(1) Benedict Koon
In the fall of 1752 a ship sailed into the port of Charleston, South Carolina arriving from Rotterdam, Holland.  Our ancestor (Benedictres Kuhn) changed to Benedict Koon.  His wife and 1 son George Adam were aboard.  Benedict died in Newberry County, South Carolina between 1790 and 1800.  The 1790 Census indicates that Benedict only had 2 children.  George Adam Koon, who was born in Germany in 1744, lived in Newberry County and died there in 1821.  His will names a wife, Rosana Barbara Koon.  Their children were Uriah, John, George, Adam, David, Elizabeth, Barbara, Katherine, and a Grandson Martin Koon.  Benedicts other child was Nicholas Koon.  

(2) Nicholas Koon
Who was born in 1753 in Newberry County, South Carolina.  He is listed as a millright when he buys 150 acres of land close to his father Benedict.  This was probably about the time of Nicholas' marriage to Mary Dewalt.  Nicholas and Mary moved to Rutherford County by 1790 and settled on Cedar Creek and erected a corn mill.  He appeared in the 1790 Census there.  Nicholas death notice appeared in the Western Advertiser, Rutherford, N.C. issue December 31, 1831 as follows :  on Bill's Creek in this county on the 26th Mr. Nichols Coon Age 78 died.  His children were George, Peter, one son probably died young, Rachael, Susanah and Mary Jane.  Nicholas' son George had children: John, Madison, Ruth, Miriam, Demaris, Armintha, Dewalt and Mary Polly.
Census
In the 1810 Census for Rutherford County, in the Nicholas Koon household there were: 1 white male age 45 up, 1 white female 45 up, 1 white male (16-26), 2 white females (10-15) They had one loom and made 100 yards annually which was 50 dollars worth.  In the 1830 Census for Rutherford County, Nicholas Koon household consisted of 1 white male (70-80) 1 white female (70-80) 1 white female (10-15) 1 white female (20-30) 1 white female (30-40).  In the 1820  Census the slaves of Nicholas Koon were 1 female 10 years old, 2 females (26-45) 1 bought not nationalized and 1 farmer.
In the 1870 Census in the household of Madison Koon there was Madison Koon 59, white amle farmer.  Marina 55, white female, keeping house, Carolina 34, white female keeping house,  Joseph Grayson, 18, farmer.  Columbus 16, white male, in school.  Martha J. 14, white female, in school.
In the 1880 Census in the household of Madison Koon there was Madison Koon age 70, Marina Age 64, Caroline age 36, Columbus age 26. 

(3) Madison Koon
Madison born 06/01/1810 married Marena Blankenship 10/26/1833 and went to McDowell County, N.C.  This is our ancestor.  Their children were Alvira 1833, Calvin, Julian, Carolina, George Wesley, Mary, Lafayette, Mira Jane, Joseph Grayson, Columbus, and Josephine.  Joseph Grayson was our ancestor.

Census:
In the 1860 Census of Rutherford County in the Madison Koon household it was listed as Madison Koon, 50 Male.  Mariam, 44, female.  Caroline, 21, female.  George, 19, male. Mary, 16, female. Lafayette, 14 Male.  Myra, 12, female. Grayson, 10, male.  Columbus, 6 male.  They had a real estate value of $1500.00 and a personal estate value of $600.00.

(4) Joseph Grayson and Julia E Crawford
Joseph Grayson born 1851 married Julia E Crawford.  Their children were Lee Mont, Lizzie, Columbus, Laura Jane, Hessie Bell, Hallie, Grover, Evelyn, Goldie, James, Martha Josephine.  Lee Mont married Mary Eva Nanney.  Lizzie married WIllard Harris.  Columbus married ____ Sales.  Laura Jane married Elgaja Flack.  Hessie Bell married Jarvis Flack.  Hessie Bell married Jarvis Flack.  Hallie married Lester Byrd.  Grover married Ethel Sales and Gladys ____.  Evelyn married James Ballard.  Goldie married Albert West.  James never married.  Martha Josephine married Rufus Flack.
Columbus went to California and Lee Mont was going to go with him but sitting on a fence wiating to go, he changed his mind.
Census
In the 1900 Census the household of Grayson Koon was listed as Grayson, head white male from January 1851, Married 27 years, a 49 year odl farmer.  His wife Julie E, white female born May 1857, 43 years old married 27 years.  Son Lee Mont, white male 24 years old, single, born December 1875.  Columbus, son, white male 20 years old, single, born May 1880.  Lizzie, daughter, 18 years old, single born January 1882.  Hessie B. daughter 16 years old, single born January 1884.  Grover P. son 11 years old, single, born December 1888.  Laura Jane daughter 8 years old, single, born July 1891.  Hallie, daughter six years old, single born January 1894.  Evelyn born January 1897, 3 years old white female.  Goldie daughter female white, no dates.  James son b. March 1899, 1 year old single male white.

(5) Lee Mont Koon and Mary Eva Nanney
Lee Mont Koon age 26 married Mary Eva Nanney 20 on April 12, 1905.  Lee Mont Koon was born December 20, 1875 died August 22, 1958.  He married Mary Eva Nanney born March 15, 1886 died May 4, 1929.  
Their children were:

1. Jackson Lee born 08/16/1906 died 07/08/1985. 
2. Fannie Evelyn born 10/02/1907 died 05/24/1924. 
3. Maggie Sue born 10/20/1909 died 08/31/1988
4. Julia Ethel 12/30/1910 died 07/05/1990
5. Anna Elle
6. Mary Lizzie

Jackson Lee married Irenen Barnes they had 1 daughter Jacquette who had a son named Robbie.  She married Maxwell Rober Robinson.  Fannie Evelyn who died at the age of 16, from the measles and a possible infection.  Maggie Sue married Claude Grindstaff and had 10 children.  This is my mother.  Julia Ethel married Jerome Buchanan.  They had Juanita, Ruby and 2 other children that died.  She married another man Cloyce Silvers.  Anna Belle married and had a sonnamed Ken.  She then married Hastings Queen and had Bill and Betty.  Mary Lizzie married Chester Hash and had Lee, Sara, and Ray.  Marjorie married Joseph H. Voss.  She never had any children.  Ruby died the day she was born, June 22, 1925.
Lee Mont Koon 26 married Mary Eva Nanney 20 by Rev. C.B. Justice Baptist Minister on April 12, 1905.  Witness: E.A. Justice, Baylus Justice, P McDowell.

Lee Mont Koon

Mary Eva Nanney Koon

Katie Belle and Lee Mont Koon

(6) Maggie Sue Koon Grindstaff
Born 10-20-1909 - died 08-31-1988.  Married Claude Grindstaff.
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Extra Findings
Wills of Madison Koon
In the name of God Amen!
I Madison Koon of Count of Rutherford and the sate of North Carolina do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say.  I give and bequeath unto my wife Marena all my estate of every kind real and personal during widowhood or death.  I give and will that my real estate be equally divided between two daughters namely: Caroline and Josephine, in such a way that Carolines part shall include my house and spring, garden and half of my orchard, and all properties of every kind to rqually divided between them.  I farther will that the estate herein named decend to their issue but if they die without issue I will that Carolines part descend to my son C.C. Koon and Josephines part descend to my son J.G. Koon, I constitute and appoint J.G. Koon and C.C. Koon my exectors of this my last will and testament.  
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of November A.D. 1878.  Madison Koon (Seal) G.W. Harris and Amos Nanney.
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Census:
In 1820 in the household of George Koon, there were 1 white female 45 and up. Two white males 10-16.  Two white females 10-16.
Will of George Koon:  August court 1860. 
I George Koon of the count of Rutherford and state of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existance do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say I give and bequeath unto muy daughter Ruth Blankeship one negro girl named Nancy, at this time in her possession.  Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Miream Nanney one negro girl named Mandahand her mother Zurdah, also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Polly Ray, one negrow girl named Matildah, also I direct that my executors herein after named sell one negro man named Leander, at public auction, of living with bond or note bearing interest from date and not living, one negro boy named Spencer related to Leander and the proceeds of sale to be disposed of as follows.  I direct that two hundred dollars be paid to my grandson Humphrey P. Morgan and also to my granddaughter Nancy Morgan the sum of two hundred dollars.  Also to my grandson Albert F. Morgan the balance of the proceeds of the sale of said negro and incase either of the above named grandchildren should die before the above described dividens be made leaving no issue their part to be equally divided between surviving two and in case one only is living I direct that all be paid over to that one and in case neither are living the whole process of said negro be paid over to my legal heirs by legal distribution. 
Also I give and bequeath into my beloved wife anhester during her life or widowhood, three cows and calves, her choice, also my hogs and sheep, one horse, her choice also all my household and kitchen furniture, also all my grains and crop on hand of every kind at my death.  Also I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife during her life or widowhood, one negro man named Jerry, one negro man named Spence, unless disposed of as above described one negro woman named Sina, also Sina's boys named John, Frank, Lynch, and Marcus and all of her issue of children which be born of her body.  Being the negros bequeathed to my beloved wife at her marriage or death, I direct that my executors sell at public auction with interest on bond from date and the proceeds of the sale of paid negros be disposed of as follows.
First I give and bequeath unto my son John Koon the sum of one dollar.  Second I give and bequeath unto my sons G.W. Koon, John W. Koon, Theles E. Koon, James H. Koon, his daughter Catharine Altha Ann Koon one eighth part of the price and proveeds of the last mentioned negro, also I give and bequeath unto my sons Madison Koon, Devalt Koon daughter, Ruth Blankenship, Miriam Nanney, Amintha Adair and Polly Ray and my surviving grandson namely H.F. Morgan, A.F. Morgan and my granddaughter Nancy Morgan the other seven parts of the proceed of the sale of said negro.  My last named grandchildren to have what would be their deceased mother's part.
The balance of my property not mentioned, I direct that my executors shall sell and the proceeds be equally divided between my heirs.  I constitute and apoint Madison and Devalt Koon my executors of my last will and testament.
In testimony I have set my hand and seal this 30th day of October A.D. 1859.  Signed in the presents of Noah Koon, Amos Nanney, George Koon (seal).
"Marriages" The Western Vindicator Thursday October 27th, 1898.  Mr. Millard Harris and Miss Lizzie Koon were married by Rev. J.C. Sorrells.
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Census:
In the 1910 Census of Rutherford County they were listed as Josphe G. head 59 years old.  Julie E, wife, 57.  Grover, son, 21. Goldie, daughter, 19.  Hallie, daughter, 15.  Evelyn, daughter, 13.  James, son, 9.

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Ancestors of Maggie Sue Koon Grindstaff (Mothers Side)

Ancestors of Maggie Sue Koon Grindstaff

(Mothers Side)

1. Hugh Nanney
2. Robert Nanney
3.  Samuel Nanney
4. John Nanney
5. John Nanney III
6. Shadrak Nanney
7. Thomas Nanney
8. William Nanney
9. Asbury Nanney
10. Mary Eva Nanney
11. Maggie Sue Koon Grindstaff

(6) Shadrak Nanney
came to rutherford county 1798 where he bought land in union mills.  he married mary cob wright in V.A. on 01-26-1790. He had Thomas.

(7) Thomas Nanney and Mary Polly Flack
Thomas Nanney born 1794, married Mary Polly Flack, they had fourteen children.
1. Amos Nanney born 1827-1906.  He married Tempa Wilkerson.
2. Algiria married Porter Owenby Morgan.
3. Thomas Clingman 1-12-1856 married Mary Elizabeth Morgan.
4. Myra born 8-28-1825 died 7-14-1909  married Inchabod Robertson.
5. Narcissus Nanney born 4-22-1829 died 5-15-1916 married Barnett Hill born 1828 died 1917, they had 6 children.
6. Cebern born 10-25-1830 died 11-12-1862.  Married Alvira Koon.  Enlisted 3-24-1862.  Co. G 50th Regiment NC Infantry.  Killed in action.
7. William born 11-11-1832 died 6-15-1862 married Nancy Jane Sorrels.  This is our ancestors.
8. Martin Lee born 11-12-1834 died (unknown).  Died in, or just after the war between the states.  Enlisted in CSA in 1862 and mustered out 8-16-1863.
9. Grizalee born 8-18-1841 died 1-1-1923. Married Calirn Jones Hill.
10. Drury Bobbins born 2-13-1844 died 5-14-1929.  Married Naomi Koon Stokes. She died twelve days after her baby was born.  They had Crayton.  He married second wife Mary Elizabeth Justice.  They had three children.
11. Thomas and Mary Polly were married 10-27-1821.  Thomas Nanney 3-17-1794 to 9-16-1856.  Mary Polly 12-21-1800 - 4-21-1878.

(8) William Nanney and Nancy Jane Sorrels
William Nanney born 11-11-1832 died June 15, 1862.  He was a confederate soldier in companty G. 50th North Carolina Regiment.  He married Nancy Jane Sorrels born 3-9-1836 died 5-21-1899.  They were married 9-17-1857.  Their children were
1. Asbury Hull born 9-13-1858.  died 10-10-1946.
2. Franklin born 1859?.
3. Mary Ann born 1861?
In the wills for Rutherford County we found a will for Nancy Jane Nanney.  12 May 1899, 12 July 1899, 'My three children, my daughter Mary Ann Adair, deceased, had a 2 minors Edward and Jennie Adair about 5 months and will not be of fulle age of 21 until 1 December 1919, Friend J.D. Morris to be guardian of Adair children Excutive A.H.Nanney witness D.D. Morris, M.A. Nanney.'
"Will for Mary Nanny Mother of WIlliam Nanney."
Mary Nanney 2 February 1871, 6 May 1878.  All my children that are alive and all the heirs of those that are dead to witness, Mirah Roberston, Amos Nanney, Narcissa HIll, the heirs of Cebern Nanney.  The heirs of WIlliam Nanney, the heirs of Martin Nanney, Aligira Morgan, Mary Salina Morgan, Grizza Lee Hill, and Drury D. Nanney, Exec. son Amos Nanney.  If Amos should died then son Drury D. Nanney.  Wit. R.L. Gilkey, John J Flack, Codicil, 12 January 1872, my 2 grandchildren Calvin and Anderson Naney.  Wit. R.O. Ledbetter, John J Flack at time of probate R.L. Gilkey had died.
"Will of Thomas Nanney Sr.  Father of William Nanney."
Thomas Nanney Sr.  14 June 1856, fall 1856.  Wife Mary, my children who are minors.  To my 3 sons who are single to make them equal with amos and Ceborn. My son Martin, my two daughters Mary Selena and Grigga to be equal with my married daughters.  Exec. sons Amos and Ceborn Nanney.  Wit. T.B. Justice, John Flack.

(9)Asbury Nanney and Margaret A. Reid (Parents of Mary Eva)
Asbury Hull Nanney born 9-13-1858 died 10-10-1946 married Margaret A. Reid on 17 May 1883.  Margaret "Maggie" was born 5-17-1860, died 12-24-1927.  Their children were
1. Mary Eva born 3-15-1885, died 5-4-1929.
2.&3. Caria and Pear twin girls born February 1888.
4. Harrison R. born 10-1891.
5. Fred born 9-1895.
6. Lidda born 10-1896
"Grave in Round Hill Graveyard"
Pearl Nanney Miller 2-20-1888 - 3-6-1968.  The daughter of Fred Nanney Glady's married Grover Koon.  She was his 2nd wife.  They had 3 sons, Bobby, Billy and Charles.

1.Fred Nanney  2. Asbury Nanney  3. C. Frank Keeter  

4.  Rev. A.P. Sorrels

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(10) Mary Eva Nanney

Mary Eva born 3-15-1885, died 5-4-1929.  Mother of Maggie Sue Koon Grindstaff

(11) Maggie Sue Koon Grindstaff

Born 10-20-1909 - died 08-31-1988.  Married Claude Grindstaff.

Extra Findings

Robert Nanney  and  Rev. John Wheelright

Rev. John Wheelright, son of Robert Wheelright was born in Cumberworth, England in 1592.  He came to America and settled in Boston and later went to New Hampshire where he founded the town of Exeter in 1638.  He later moved to Wales, Maine.

He first married Marie Storee in Bilsby on 11-8-1621.  His second marriage was to Mary Hutchinson on 5-18-1629.  The children of his second wife Mary are Katherine born 11-4-1630 married Robert Nanney (from whom the Nanney family of Rutherford County decended). Robert Nanney is the second name listed on the town record of Exeter, the first being John Wheelright.  Robert Nanney was born in 1615 in Merionthshire, Wales and was the grandson of Hugh and Ann Vaughn Nanney.  He came to Boston, Mass on the ship "Increase" in 1635 at the age of 22 years old.  In 1652 married Catherine Wheelright, and died on 8-27-1663.  He was the father of 7 children, 3 of whom died young.  His surviving children were Joseph, born 6-1-1658.  Samuel, born 8-27-1659.  Mary, born 6-22-1661. and Elizabeth, born in 1663.  Samuel Nanney born in 1659 was the father of John Nanney Sr. who was born in 1685 in Virginia.  John Nanney Sr. a large land ownder married Frances Howard the will of John Nanney Jr. born in 1724 was probated in Brunswick County Virginia. It was written 7-17-1786.  It names his sons, Amos, Uriah, William, John Jr.  Daughter names are,  Elizabeth Cator, Frances Massey, and Silvanees Moore.

The next generation we descended from is John Nanney III, born in 1750 who married Ellen. Last name unknown.  His will in Brunswick County VA names his wife, Ellen and sons Drury, and Jordan, and Shadrach.  Daughters Molly Rody, Sally and Rebecca.

Shadrach came to Rutherford County in 1798 where he bought land in Union Mills.  He married Mary Cobb Wright in Virginia in 1-26-1790.  They had the following children.  Edmond, Randel, Thomas, James, and two daughters whose names are unknown.

Deed for Rutherford County 1779-1910.

Walter Sorrels 1-15-1846.  Wife Marey Bankston Sorrells, two sons Charles and Israel Sorrels.  Israel P. Sorrels and Mary Whitaker were married 4-16-1832.  In the 1850 Census for Rutherford County, North Carolina their family was listed as Israel Sorrels, 39 a Carpenter.  Mary 38, Franklin 17, Jane 14, Mary A. 12, Silus 10, Charles 8, Miller 3, Pinkney 8 months.  According to a will for Israel P Sorrels, he had 3 more children named Catherine, Lott, and Bartlett Malcolm.

"Ruther County Wills"

Israel P. Sorrels 24-June-1882, 16 March 1900, wife, Mary.  Youngest son Malclom Layfayette Sorrels, Equal division from sale of personal property amoung Lorr, Franklin, Charles, Miller, Pinkney, Bartlett and Catherine wife of M.L. Blankenship.  Exec.Sons Lott, Franklin, grandson Asbury Nanney, William Sorrels Jr.

Nancy Jane Sorrels married WIlliam Nanney.  This is my ancestors.

Israel P. Sorrels was Pastor of Hillsdale Church built by Archibald Blankenship in Rutherford County, North Carolina.


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