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1. THOMAS2 KILGORE (UNKNOWN1) was born WFT Est. 1735-1742 in prob. Ireland, and died 1824 in Robertson County, Tennessee. Children of THOMAS KILGORE are:
Notes for THOMAS KILGORE, JR.: Subj: Kilgore Date: 1/2/02 4:46:05 PM Pacific Standard Time From: [email protected] (Arcell Sawyer) Reply-to: [email protected] To: [email protected] <
I noted on one of your postings a Thomas Kilgore II son of Thomas I, and I am wondering where the information for Thomas Kilgore II came from. I did not realize there was a l, II, and III. That may explain the many deeds etc of Thomas Kilgore in Caswell Co, while the Thomas I was away on business and I don't believe Thomas III was old enough to conduct business. I will have to get out my files and look at them again.
I am of the Thomas Kilgore line below.
As you can see, I completely left out Thomas Kilgore II.
Hope to hear from you.
Arcell Sawyer
Descendants of Thomas II Kilgore Generation No. 1
Notes for Thomas II Kilgore:
Listed in 1786, Caswell Co., N. C. living next to Lydia, his mother. Thomas Kilgore b 1759 N. C. died 1857 in Three Creeks Arkansas was listed in the 1812 National Soc. U. S. Daughters of 1812 as serving in Lt. Tn. Mil. National Number 306108
1820 Census Robertson Co. Charles and Thomas Kilgore.
Notes for Pheobe Lea: The Lea family lived in where present Leasburg, N. C.is and is in Caswell County, N. C. James Lea of Kilgores Branch is first identified in 1777 when he appears on a Caswell Co. Tax list and in August of 1778 when a survey was ordered for him for 587 acres in Caswell Co. on both sides of Kilgores Branch, joining the line of William Moore and Thomas Kilgore. The Lea family has not been researched. Marriage Notes for Thomas Kilgore and Pheobe Lea: One source states married in Leasburg, Orange Co. N.C. and another source states married in Caswell Co., NC
Children of Thomas Kilgore and Pheobe Lea are:
3 ii. Lydia Kilgore, born 1802; died 1832. She married S.C. Strother July 14, 1830. Notes for Lydia Kilgore: No children.
+ 4 iii. Annis Lee Kilgore, born 1787 in North Carolina; died June 03, 1857 in Cross Plains, Tenn.. 5 iv. Gabriel Kilgore, born 1794; died 1872 in Arkansas. He married Matilda Moore. Notes for Gabriel Kilgore: Lived in Union County, Arkansas from abt. 1850-1860 and from 1860-1876 he resided in Columbia County. He was a member of the State Legis 1856-1860. Notes for Matilda Moore: Sister of Dawson Moore 6 v. Thomas III Kilgore. + 7 vi. Francis Kilgore, born June 09, 1791 in North Carolina; died March 11, 1879 in Robertson Co., Tenn..
Notes for Gideon Payne: History of Robertson Co. Tenn. Page 2 of 47 N.N. Armstrong was born on the 16th of October, 1844 in Robertson Co. Tenn. and Jan. 16, 1873 was married to Ann B. Payne daughter of Gideon and Anna Payne. Child of Annis Kilgore and Gideon Payne is:
Notes for N.N. Armstong: From History of Robertson Co. Page 2 Biographical Appendix Enlisted in Co. K, Thirieth Volunteer Inf. and served in Miss, La. and Tenn. He was at Fprt Donelson, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, Raymond, Jackson, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge where he was wounded in the knee. He was crippled and taken to Chattanooga and held captive for three months then to Louisville Ky and then to Indianapolis, Inde and was kept until the close of the war. He was the son of William Armstrong. Wm. Armstrong was born in Robertson Co. Tenn April 14, 1815. James Armstrong came from Ireland in 1701 and settled in North Carolina. William Armstrong was born May 10, 1737 and migrated to Tennessee and settled in Williamson Co where he died and was one of the early settlers of Tennessee., his son William was born in North Carolina March of 1773. it was about 1784 that the Armstrong family went to Tennessee and settled in Wilson Co. and by 1788 were in Robertson Co. To William L. ten children were born and one was William Jr.
Notes for Francis Kilgore: Frances Kilgore was the daughter of Thomas Kilgore Thomas Gunn Bible gives date of birth of the children of Thomas and Frances and also gives birthdate of both Frances and Thomas and also marriage date. 1850 Census Robertson Co. Tenn has Frances Gunn living in the household of daughter, Harriett Gunn Henry. This was some time before the death of Thomas Gunn. Frances Gunn reportedly lived with Pheobe Lea Gunn Ramey and Milton Ramey after the death of Thomas Gunn and may have moved to North Carolina after the death of Pheobe Lea Gunn Ramey with Milton Ramey to be near other relatives who moved to N. C. She died 1879.
Thomas Gunn was licensed to preach 5/14/1784. About 1791 Thomas moved to Caswell County, North Carolina and in the Spring of 1811, followed his brother James to the Red River Area, settling in Logan Co. Ky. and Thomas settled just across the river in Robertson Co. From the book, "Red River Settlers", page 144: The oldest Methodist Episcopal Church in Robertson County is Mount Zion, formed in 1799 by Jesse Walker,,,,,,,,,,,Among the traveling preachers who visited this church during the first years, were Peter Cartwright, Bishops Morris, McKedree and Payne, Lewis Garret and many others. Thomas and James Gunn, Patrick and Thomas Martin and Jesse Walker were some of the local preachers.
When about 70 years of age Thomas Gunn fell from his horse and he suffered a dislocated hip which was never set, leaving one leg shorter than the other. 1850 Census Robertson Co. Tenn. Thomas 80 Male, Meth. Clergyman, owning 2600 acres and born in Virginia. Francis Gunn, age 59, Francis C. Gun, age 50 and Harriett T. Gunn age 17. Page 297 Robertson Co. Co. Ct. Record Book 14 page 360. January 3rd 1857
Robertson Co. Tn. January 3, 1859. Information to the court by James T. Gunn that his father, Thomas Gunn who resided within the County of Robertson is from extreme old age and imbecility of mind wholly incapacitated to attend to his business affairs or to make contracts of any sort………summons a jury to ascertain the idiosey or Lunacy of the said Thomas Gunn. This document gives the ages of Phoebe Ramey age about 32, Caroline Gunn age about 30 and Harriett Henry aged about 28 years. Will on file in Robertson County Tenn. Archives: Will Book 16 page 794. Names wife Frances, Phebe Raimey, Francis C. Gunn and Harriett L. Gunn. In the will of Thomas Gunn, it mentions a Kentucky Land Grant received. At some point the line between Tenn. and Ky. changed. and it would help also to investigate Kentucky records. I, Thomas Gunn, Sr., of the County of Robertson and State of Tennessee, do by these presence constitute and ordain this my last Will and Testament (vevoking all others). In premises to say, I give to my wife Frances Gunn, during her natural life to dispose of at her pleasure (vis) the land that my mansion house is on that I bought of William Ship; the land I bought of William Christy; the land I bought of David Tullock; the land I bought of Peyton Williams; the land I bought of Spotswood H. Scott and wife Caroline and the land I obtained by virtue of a Kentucky warrant with all my farming tools, household and kitchen furniture with all my plantation carriages, together with my negro men Sye and Joe, for life and Tilda, Daniel, Jim and Edy, to her and her heirs forever, and her chose of two horses in the farm, two cows and calves, six sheep, twenty yearling hogs, four breeding sows and twenty pigs and one half the crop on hand at my death, and one years' provisions for her family. To confirm all my former gifts to my children,Give to wife Frances Gunn land that my mansion house is on, the land I bought of Wm. Christy, land I bought of David Tullock, the land I bought of Peyton Williams, land I bout of Spotsweel Scott and land I obtained by a Kentucky Warrant First my daughter Martha Bell, two negroes, Lucy and Sally, to her and her heirs forever; Second to my grandaughter Martha C. Scott, in the sight of her father the money I let S. . Scott have after marriage with what property I have given to my son in his life; Third I give to my daughter Nancy Gunn two negroes, Caty and Ibby, to her and her heirs forever; Fourth, I give to my daughter Priscilla Gardner two negroes to her and her heirs forever, Dolly and Silvy; at her request I secure as a loan to her for life and then to her children what of my estate she may receive; Fifth, I give to my son James Gunn two negroes Dilsay and Isaac, to him and his heirs forever. Sixth, I give to my daughter Betsey Bell two negroes, Candis and Bob, to her and her heirs forever; Seventh, I give to my daughter Sally Bell two negroes, Will and Anck, to her and her heirs forever; Ninth, I give to my daughter Pheobe Ramey, two negroes, Hannah and Herod to her and her heirs forever; Tenth, I give to my daughter Frances C. Gunn two negroes, Daniel and Milley, to her and her heirs forever. Eleventh, I give to my daughter Harriet T. Gunn two negroes, Abraham and Frances, to her and her heirs forever, and the balance of my property to be sold or divided as my heirs think best, everyone that is aforesaid named having equal share so as to share and share alike only to keep my land in reserve until my wife sees proper to give it up to be equally divided between all of my lawful legatees (viz) Martha Bell, Nancy Gunn, Martha C. Scott, Priscilla Bell, Nancy Gunn, Martha C. Scott, Priscilla Gardner, James Gunn, Betsey Bell, Richard K. Bell's two children, Mary and Allen Bell, Mary G. Bailey, Pheobe Ramey, Frances C. Gunn and Harriet T. Gunn. In conclusion the terms of the division of my estate that may be on hand at my death to be equally divided with all of my heirs on the condition of their assigning a deed of release from all claims on my estate whatsoever of any kind or complexion before they receive any part that may be on hand at my death and if refusing to comply with these conditions they shall be considered to have had their full share and that portion to fall into the buil of my remaining estate and be divided among those of my children that comply with the conditions of this my last will and testament. Now I request my only sons, James T. Gunn and John Bell, to be my executors to see that this my last will and testament be carried into effect to the last letter. In testimony I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this 29th of October 1849. Signed Thomas Gunn (Seal) Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Noel Burton, F. Pride. This is the obituary that appears in the book, Robertson County, Tennessee Obituaries and Death Records, 1802-1930 by Gregory G. Poole, 1999, pg 108: GUNN, THOMAS The venerable servant of God, as has been announced already, is no more. He fell asleep in Jesus on the 13th of May, 1859, aged 89 years, 1 month and 3 days. He was born in Nottoway County, Virginia, April 10, 1770. While young, his father removed to Caswell County, North Carolina, where at about the age of 18 years of age, he professed justifying faith in Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He soon began to preach the gospel, but at what precise time he was regularly licensed, we have not the means of ascertaining. He was ordained deacon at Lynchburg, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1808, by Bishop Asbury. He was ordained elder by Biship McKendree in Tennessee, on the 4th of October. He emigrated to Tennessee at an early age, and was long a citizen of Robertson County. He raised a family, and by industry and economy was able to provide amply for their wants and to aid each child to make a fair start in the business of life. His latter years were rendered burdensome in some degree because of a serious fall from his horse. His brother, the late Rev. James Gunn was his yoke-fellow, and for many years side by side they labored for the advancement of the Redeemer's case. The late Rev. William Gunn, long and favorably known in Kentucky as an efficient itinerant preacher and a sweet singer in Israel was the son of James Gunn and a nephew of the subject of this notice. J. B. McFerrin Nashville Christian Advocate July 14, 1859
Birthdates of children listed in Thomas Gunn bible below: Marriages Thomas Gunn was married September 22, 1792 to Martha Graves Thomas Gunn was married September 22, 1802 to Martha Miles My Daughter Martha M.G. Gunn was married October 7, 1817 to Jesse Bell ]Priscilla Gunn was married October 14, 1818 (Jesse Gardner) Nancy Gunn was married December 29, 1818 Miles Gunn was married on the 10 of August to Tembte F. Webb Frances Killgore was married January 9, 1825 (Thomas Gunn Rev.) Betsy Gunn married to John Bell, Jr., November 25, 1828 Salley Gunn was married September 1831 (Richard W. Bell) Mary G. Gunn was married November 10, 1839 Harriet T. Gunn was married October 21, 1815 (T.M. Henry) Births: Thomas Gunn was born April 10. 1770 Martha L. Gunn was born December 27, 1776 Martha Gunn was born May 15, 1786 Martha M.G. Gunn was born February 27, 1794 A son born November 19, 1795 Miles Gunn was born January 17, 1797 Nancy Gunn was born August 23, 1799 Priscilla Gunn was born November 5, 1801 James Gunn was born April 30, 1804 Betsey Gunn was born November 23, 1806 Sally Gunn was born October 6, 1809 a daughter born February 9, 1813 Mary G. Gunn was born June 24, 1815 John Allen Gunn was born February 7, 1818 Phebe L. Gunn was born May 2, 1826 Frances C. Gunn was born August 30 ?1829 Martha Caroline Miles Gunn Daughter of Miles and Tembte F. Gunn was born November 12, 1820 Frances Killgore was born June 9, 1791 Harriet T. Gunn was born January 4, 1832 Melville Summerfield Ramy was born October 16, 1843 Thomas B. Ramy was born March 20, 1846 Deaths John A. B. Tunstall departed this life October 28, 18336. Age 52 years Anderson Gunn departed this life 8th of May 1837 Richard W. Bell departed this life 8th of October 1837 Jacob Miles departed this life 1836 Salley Bell departed this life November 5, 1838 John A. Gunn died August 7, 1839 Martha L. Gunn departed this life November 10, 1801 Patsey Gunn died October 24, 1820 Miles Gunn died July 30, 1821 William (Black Man) departed this life June 16, 1838 Ezekiel died July 22, 1841 Mary Evans departed this life July 4 1796 Susannah Gunn departed this life December 27, 1796 Thomas Gunn departed this life October 28, 1800 Court record #662 in Robertson Co Re: distribution of estate of Rev. Thomas Gunn. A few months prior to his death he was declared mentally incompetent. His will, written in 1849 was contested but was ordered by the courts to be recorded.
10 ii. Francis Caroline Gunn, born August 31, 1829 in Tennessee. Notes for Francis Caroline Gunn: Birthdate from Thomas Gunn bible. It is thought that Caroline Gunn never married and this may be the "Aunt Kate" referred to in letters.
+ 11 iii. Harriett T. Gunn, born January 04, 1832 in Tennessee; died May 19, 1862 in Robertson Co. Tn.. </DIR></DIR></DIR></DIR>
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