Person:Jacob Stem (3)

Montgomery County was formed from Philadelphia County in 1784.

In the name of God amen I Jacob Stem of the county of Granville and State of N Carolina ... To my wife Mary Stem, the land whereon I now live ... one work horse, two cows, and five head of sheap, and all the bedding and kitchen furniture To my beloved Son John Stem $240.00 To my beloved Son Asa Stem $240.00 To my beloved Son James Stem $230.00 To my beloved Daughter Elizabeth Ostean $25.00 To my beloved Daughter Mary Bullock $25.00 To my beloved Daughter Susannah Stem $40.00 also one-half the Value of a Negro girl named Milly, the other half to my daughter Ann Stem To my beloved Daughter Patsey Stem 1/2 of a Negro girl named Crisey, the other half to my daughter Peggy Stem To my Sons William, Thomas, Richard, Robert, and George Calvin Stem at the death or intermarriage of their mother the land whereon I now live containing three hundred acres to be equally divided between them To my Daughters Elizabeth Ostean and Mary Bullock one Negro boy named Kill to be equally divided between them ... ...and appoint my beloved friend William (Firibo?) to carry this my last will and testament into effect Written and signed 6 Oct 1827 Signed in the presence of Augustine Harris and Aaron (Farabough?) Will proved May Court AD 1828

FYI: William Farabow is the husband of Susan Bullock. Susan and Jacob's daughter-in-law, Sarah "Sallie" Bullock are cousins, Sarah's father, James is the brother to Susan's father, George.

From Barbara Elliot's notes: He was a native of Pennsylvania and in his juvenile days moved to North Carolina where he lived until time of his death.

Jacob Stem was best man at the wedding of Jesse Adcock and Patsey Ross, 12 Jan 1799, Granville County, North Carolina, Stephen Sneed, Witness

Montgomery County was formed from Philadelphia County in 1784.

In the name of God amen I Jacob Stem of the county of Granville and State of N Carolina ... To my wife Mary Stem, the land whereon I now live ... one work horse, two cows, and five head of sheap, and all the bedding and kitchen furniture To my beloved Son John Stem $240.00 To my beloved Son Asa Stem $240.00 To my beloved Son James Stem $230.00 To my beloved Daughter Elizabeth Ostean $25.00 To my beloved Daughter Mary Bullock $25.00 To my beloved Daughter Susannah Stem $40.00 also one-half the Value of a Negro girl named Milly, the other half to my daughter Ann Stem To my beloved Daughter Patsey Stem 1/2 of a Negro girl named Crisey, the other half to my daughter Peggy Stem To my Sons William, Thomas, Richard, Robert, and George Calvin Stem at the death or intermarriage of their mother the land whereon I now live containing three hundred acres to be equally divided between them To my Daughters Elizabeth Ostean and Mary Bullock one Negro boy named Kill to be equally divided between them ... ...and appoint my beloved friend William (Firibo?) to carry this my last will and testament into effect Written and signed 6 Oct 1827 Signed in the presence of Augustine Harris and Aaron (Farabough?) Will proved May Court AD 1828

FYI: William Farabow is the husband of Susan Bullock. Susan and Jacob's daughter-in-law, Sarah "Sallie" Bullock are cousins, Sarah's father, James is the brother to Susan's father, George.

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From Barbara Elliot's notes: He was a native of Pennsylvania and in his juvenile days moved to North Carolina where he lived until time of his death.

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From the History of Rover and the 10th District of Bedford County, Vol I, printed 1986, pages 304 - 308

STEM FAMILY by -- Cindy King

It is believed that the Stem family, "Came as pioneers to what is now Bedford County from the East, by way of Cumberland Gap, in the late 1820's in covered wagons pulled by oxen. The entire group settled about two and one-half miles north of what is now Unionville, near Rover. Thre they constructed a stockade for protection against the Indians. A few yards outside the stockade, a plot of ground was set aside as a burying ground. This burying ground is located on the Manre Road near Rover.

Among many other markers these can be found,

Nancy Stem, (maiden name -- Caldwell) wife of Asa b. 14 September 1788, d. 5 January 1870.

Asa Stem -- Second son of Jacob and Polly Stem b. about 1790, d. 3 September 1864, aged 74 years.

Jacob and Polly Stem were married sometime during 1785. William Green acted as bondsman when Jacob posted his marriage banns to her (#2587) in Granville County, N. C. They had five children ...

(Please note: There are many mistakes in this report of the family.)

Marriages of Granville County, North Carolina, 1753 - 1868, page 2 Holcomb, Brent H., Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, 2003

Jacob Stem was best man at the wedding of Jesse Adcock and Patsey Ross, 12 Jan 1799, Granville County, North Carolina, Stephen Sneed, Witness

State Census of North Carolina, 1784 - 1787, page 52 Register, Alvaretta K., Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, 2001

Nap of Reeds District, 1786, page 2 Jacob Stem, 1 white male, age 21-60, 3 white females, all ages

Ancestry.com

Nap of Reeds District, Granville County, North Carolina, 1786, page 2 Jacob Stem, 1 white male, age 21 - 60, 3 white females, all ages

http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/SMOTHERMAN/2002-01/1010271489

From: MMendez930@aol.com Subject: Jacob Stem and his children Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 17:58:09 EST

Hi everyone,

I found a file on Milton Horn, who was a grandchild of Jacob Stem. This was a wonderful find for me. This paper list not only the "Children" of Jacob Stem, but also in some cases his "Grand-children". Also, if the grandchildren were deceased, it listed their children, which make them the gr grandchildren of Jacob Stem. (It pays to keep digging) A transcribed paper is in the bottom of this E mail.

Later, Marty This come from a loose leaf file in Bedford County Archives. Estate settlement of Milton Horn: File labeled: "S" Box Asa Stem and others vs H.A. Stem and others:

1. First child listed R.H. Stem.. (Richard) 2. Margaret Stem, who married James Horn.. their child was Milton Horn

1. One twelfth share in the descendants of Elizabeth Osteen 2. Asa Stem (decd) (11 children) 3. One-twelfth part to the heirs of Polly Bullock 4. One-twelfth part to the Heirs of Susan Bullock 5. One-twelfth part to the heirs of R.J. Stem 1/12 6. One-twelfth part to the Heirs of Alma Jenkins 1/12 7. One-twelfth to the Heirs of Calvin Stem 1/12 8. One-twelfth in the Heirs of W.J. Stem 9. One-twelfth part to the Heirs of John Stem 10. James Stem dead 1/12 11. One-twelfth to the heirs of Patsy Gooch 12. One-twelfth part to the heirs of James Primrose, a brother of Milton Horn's Mother 1/12 _________________ Loose Leaf Estate Papers - County of Beford (Archives) "S" box - State of Tennessee

Asa Stem and others vs H.S. Stem and others

Decree

Be it remembered, that this cause came on for further hearing before the worshipful County court of Bedford County, the Worshipful Chairman A.A. McCord, residing on this 3rd day of October 1904 on the proceedings heretofor heard in this cause, and this Report of PC Steele Clerk, as in the names and numbers of the Heirs are said of Milton H. Horne decd, and which is in the words and orginal proceeding. Hearing it out and which being heard and by the court fully understood and was being exectuted to it is ordered in all things to be confirmed. It is further deemed by this court, that (whole paragraph that I can just make out words every now and then.... ) Cooper & Cooper were the solicitors in the cause and were given sixty dollars. (this amount was to be covered by the purchase money) 1. One twelfth share in the desandants of Elizabeth Osteen A. D.F. Osteen (1/4 of 1/12) B. W.J. Osteen ( (1/4 of 1/12) C. Mrs Nancy Stalling (decd) (5 children) (1/4 of 1/12) a. Elizabeth Shanon (1/5 of 1/4 of 1/12) b. May T. Moon c. James Tucker d. James Stalling e. Sophia? Richardson D. Mary R. Stamer (dec'd leaving children unknown) 1/4 of 1/12 a. Matilda Knox? (Knois) (1/3 of 1/4 of 1/12) b. J.E. Stamers (1/3 of 1/4 of 1/12) c. Mary R. Knox?(1/3 of 1/4 of 1/12) 2. Asa Stem (decd) 11 children (A - K) A. Asa Stem 1/11 of 1/12 B. Lou (Louise Batts) 1/11 of 1/12 C. Mrs Martha Adams 1/11 of 1/12 D. To the children and grandchildren of Mahala F. Maxwell 1/11 of 1/12 a. Mary Pathena Potts 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 (b 1851 rover book? d 1869) b. Sally Jane Potts 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. Nancy Mensey 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. Ella F. Wheeler 1/15 of 1/11 of 1/12 e. Laura Collins 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 E. To the heirs of Sara Maxwell 1/11 of 1/12 (9 children in all) a. John Maxwell 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 b. Laura Maxwell 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. Eliza (Euly?) Maxwell 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. Thomas Maxwell 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 e. Kate Beasley 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 f. Nelly Henly? 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 g. Nancy Maxwell (writing beside the name... not ledgable) h. Sally Rogers 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 i. To the children of Pleasant Maxwell 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (1.) Malissa Lynch 1/5 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (2.) Euly Maxwell 1/5 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (3.) Tessee (Temperance) Maxwell 1/5 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (4.) Cannon Maxwell 1/5 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (5.) Kate Maxwell 1/5 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 F. To the children of John Ed Stem 1/11 of 1/12 a. Fanny Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 b. R.H. Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. Joseph Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. John Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 e. Crockett Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 f. Dora Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 g. Lizzie Lamb 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 h. Sally Bryan 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 i. Zanny Lamb 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 G. To the children of Mrs Susan Adams 1/11 of 1/12 a. B.F. Adams 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 b. J.A. Adams 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. Kerr B. Adams 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. N. Adams 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 e. To the children of Patrum (Palmira?) Lynch 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (1.) Robert Lynch 1/4 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (2.) George Lynch 1/4 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (3.) James Lynch 1/4 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (4.) Sam Lynch 1/4 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 f. Aurthor Adams, dead children unknown 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 g. James Adams dead leaving children 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (1.) Nancy Adams 1/5 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (2.) Fayette Adams 1/5 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (3.) Edgar Adams 1/5 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (4.) Edda Adams 1/5 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 (5.) Eva Adams 1/5 of 1/7 of 1/11 of 1/12 H. Mary Wilson dead leaving children 1/11 of 1/12 a. Betty Osteen 1/4 of 1/11 of 1/12 b. Virginia Glays 1/4 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. Jemmie Wilson 1/4 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. Aurthur Wilson 1/4 of 1/11 of 1/12 I. Richard Stem dead 1/11 of 1/12 a. Mamie (Marian) L. Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 b. Mrs W.H. Gleaves (?) 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. D.Y. Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. R.S. Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 e. A.S. Stem 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 f. Mrs Emma Shanon (Sharon?) 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 g. Mrs Mary Sims 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 h. Mrs Alice Browning 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 i. Mrs Nancy J. Hardison dead leaving 3 children 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (1.) Erick Hardison 1/3 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (2.) Clair Hardison 1/3 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 (3.) Mrs Vashir Page 1/3 of 1/9 of 1/11 of 1/12 J. Elizabeth Adkinson dead leaving children 1/11 of 1/12 a. Frank Adkinson 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 b. William Adkins 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. John Adkins 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. Mrs Mary A. Turline (Turrentine?) 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 e. Mrs Christine Clark 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 K. Wash Stem dead leaving heirs 1/11 of 1/12 a. Joel Stem 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 b. Maggie Stearn 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 c. Minia (Minnie?) Webb 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 d. Flora Harrison 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 e. Fanny Stone 1/5 of 1/11 of 1/12 3. One twelfth part to the heirs of Polly Bullock A. Thomas F. Bullock 1/12 4. One twelfth part to the Heirs of Susan Bullock 1/12 A. Wiley Hooker 1/12 5. One twelth part to the heirs of R.J. Stem 1/12 A. John H. Stem 1/3 of 1/12 B. W.E. Stem 1/3 of 1/12 C. J.R. Stem 1/3 of 1/12 6. One twefth part to the Heirs of Alma Jenkins 1/12 A. Fanny C. Bullock 1/4 of 1/12 B. Martha A. Jenkins 1/4 of 1/12 C. Billie M.H. Stem 1/4 of 1/12 D. Mrs Walllin Fezer? 1/4 of 1/12 7. One twelfth to the Heirs of Calvin Stem 1/12 A. Mrs Jane House 1/5 of 1/12 B. J.W. Stem 1/5 of 1/12 C. T.H. Stem 1/5 of 1/12 D. G.C. Stem 1/5 of 1/12 E. Mrs A. J. Wilkins 1/5 of 1/12 F. Sara Longview 1/5 of 1/12 8. One twelfth in the Heirs of W.J. Stem 1/12 A. W.J. Stem 1/4 of 1/12 B. Mrs O. F. Bullock 1/4 of 1/12 C. Mrs JG. Bullock 1/4 of 1/12 D. H. A. Stem 1/4 of 1/12 9. One twelfth part to the Heirs of John Stem 1/12 A. Mrs Elizabeth Adcock 1/6 of 1/12 B. Jackson Stem 1/6 of 1/12 C. Rebecca Smotherman 1/6 of 1/12 D. Eliza Tignor? 1/6 of 1/12 E. James Stem dead leaving 11 children - 1/6 of 1/12 a. H.B. Stem 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 b. J.E. Stem 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 c. W.G. Stem 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 d. R.H. Stem 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 e. T.S. Stem 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 f. R.S. Stem 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 g. Sally Lovvorn 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 h. Jemina Lovvorn 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 i. Susie Thomas 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 j. Angeline Carlton 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 k. Wesley Stem dead 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 (1.) Siking? Stem 1/2 of 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 (2.) Lem Stem 1/2 of 1/11 of 1/6 of 1/12 F. John Stem dec'd leaving children 1/6 of 1/12 a. James Stem 1/3 of 1/6 of 1/12 b. John Stem 1/3 of 1/6 of 1/12 c. Jackson Stem 1/3 of 1/6 of 1/12 10. James Stem dead 1/12 A. William Stem 1/3 of 1/12 B. Susan Stem 1/3 of 1/12 C. James Stem 1/3 of 1/12 11. One twelfth to the heirs of Patsy Gooch 1/12 A. Walter R. Gouch 1/2 of 1/12 B. W.S. Gooch 1/2 of 1/12 12. To the heirs of James Primrose a brother of Milton Horn's Mother 1/12 A. Sophia Wynn decd 1/3 of 1/12 a. J.W. Wynn 1/5 of 1/3 of 1/12 b. Minve J. Hoover 1/5 of 1/3 of 1/12 c. Malissa Mauton (Maxwell?)1/5 of 1/3 of 1/12 d. S.Z. Wynn 1/5 of 1/3 of 1/12 e.G.W. Wynn 1/5 of 1/3 of 1/12 B. Carrie Primrose 1/3 of 1/12 C. Mrs Span (or Spence) 1/3 of 1/12

The clerk will take full excupts? for the payments tto make. The clerk may pay to the _______ parties however or so this proven authorized attorney of this court, es________ _____delay as such The clerk ______ to the court this the second for ______ purchase many was ____ full due until November 13, 1904. No Payments will be made by hm until after such col______? is made. All other __________ as answered

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Loose Leaf Estate settlement in the County of Bedford, State of Tennessee

Asa Stem & others vs In the County Court of Bedford County, Tenn. H.A. Stem & others

The joint and separate answers of the "Unknown Heirs" of Milton H. Horn decd. by their guardian ad litum C.J. Moody, to the bill filed against them and others in this cause. These defendants answering by their guardian ad liteum say: They admit the death of Milton H. Horn childless; that he never married; that he died the owner and possessor of the tract of land mentioned in the bill; that he died interstate and without brothers or sisters, or uncles or aunts living at the time of his death II They admit that Milton H. Horn left surviving him first and second cousins as his heirs at law, some of whom are correctly named in the bill and others who are designated "Unknown Heirs" being the defendants answering and these defendants answering say that they are so titled (?) to their distrubutive share of the proceeds of the land described in bill when the same is sold and the heirs at law of Milton H. Horn dec'd are ascertained and recognized by decree of this Court, and they ask for strict proof as to who and the heir at law of the deceased and for all references to the Clerk for the ascertainment of the same

III They admit that from the very nature of the case, from the fact that the tract of land contains only about 60 acres, and because the Known heirs, cousin fo Milton H. Horn dec'd are so numerous, and because there are also many unknown heirs, It will be and is an utter impossibility to partition said land in the knid, and admit that a sale of said land upon the terms prayed for in the bill is emphatically necessary, and that the fund be distributed under decree of this court.

IV All allegations in the bill not herein admitted are denied and proof required and these defendants submit their rights and interest in this cause to the protection fo the County C.J. Moody - Guardian ad Litum

C.J. Moody makes oath that the statements in the foregoing answer made as his own knowledge are true; and those made as on information and belief, he believes to be true. C.J. Moody sworn and subscribed before me, this Oct 12th, 1903 P.C. Steel Clerk

PA Archives, Series 9, Vol V Executive Minutes of Governor Simon Snyder, 1812-1814 pg 3862 Jacob Stem, 10 shares

Have a set of family group sheets worked up by Alan Stem for several children of Jacob Stem, and a few of his decendants. Filed # 94.

1. ↑ North Carolina Census, 1790-1890