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Facts and Events
Rev. Benjamin Erwin was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Disambiguation
- Not to be confused with Benjamin Erwin (abt. 1745-1810) of Rockingham County, Virginia, who married Mary "Polly" Curry.
In spite of an extensive search the parents of the Rev. Benjamin Irvine are still unknown, even though he has been identified as a son of Edward & Mary again and again. While Edward had a son Benjamin, already mentioned here, he was some twenty years younger than the Rev. Benjamin. The Rev. Benjamin was prominent in both Augusta and Rockingham Counties as a Presbyterian minister for many years, before removing to Madison County, KY, where in died, circa 1827.[6]
Marriage Record
- Marriage Record: Benjamin Erwin & Sarah Bruster - July 23, 1782. [Source: "A History of Rockingham County, Virginia", Wayland, pg. 445].
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:
- AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT RECORDS. ORDER BOOK No. XVII. MAY 21, 1782. - (380) William Wilson, Archibald Scott, Benj. Erwin and James Waddle, Presbyterian Ministers, are licenced to celebrate matrimony.
- Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, Volume II, pg 30 - APRIL, 1797 (A to K). - John Erwin vs. Samuel Erwin--Rockingham, Slander. John Erwin deposeth, 15th August, 1793: In year 1776 plaintiff (Samuel Erwin) came to defendant's father's house and told defendant that himself and his brothers, Benjamin, Andrew, John and William Erwin, had come to agreement to value the land their father formerly possessed at £300, and that Samuel Erwin and his brothers, Benjamin and Andrew, had purchased the shares belonging to John and William Erwin. Deposition of Thomas Woodall, 25th March, 1797: John Erwin was a man of good character, but some persons spoke badly of him. Thomas is about to remove to Kentucky.
- Ibid, pp 52 - 53. JUDGMENTS. - Lowry vs. Erwin--Causes ended. Old number 444 N. S., 165. Bill -- Jane Lowry obtained judgment vs. Andrew Erwin. Andrew conveyed personality to his brother Edward; this conveyance attached; filed 29th September, 1804, in High Court of Chancery. Answer of Andrew: In 1798 he borrowed large sum from Edward; gave bond with his son William as witness, and also Thomas Massey, who enlisted with Capt. Gibson. Sworn to 18th February, 1805. Summons, dated 20th May, 1810. Sheriff of Augusta. Against Edward, Jane, John, James, Nancy, Andrew Erwin and Daniel Fane, and Mary, his wife, to answer supplemental bill by Jane Lowry. Returned executed on Fane and wife; others no inhabitants. Supplemental bill--Andrew Erwin has lately died intestate, leaving Jane, his widow, and others (except Edward), his children and heirs. Andrew owned land, partly a tract bought from his brother Benjamin. Summons on supplemental bill--24th May, 1804, to Sheriff, Rockingham County, against Andrew and Edward Erwin. Executed same 13th September, 1804, to Sheriff, Augusta, vs. Edward Erwin; executed. Deposition of Samuel Erwin, brother of Edward and Andrew--The Lowrys moved away, to Pattonsburg (?).
- Erwin vs. Baxter--Causes ended--O. S., 444; N. S., 165. Benjamin Erwin in 1811, 25th December, purchased from his brother John a tract on Little Back Creek in Bath. Shortly afterwards John died intestate, unmarried; John bought from John Baxter; Benj. sues for title.
- Ibid, pg 367. - 1780--October 24th, Cornelius Cain recommended Lieutenant in Captain Herring's Company. Benj. Erwin recommended Ensign in Captain Herring's Company.
Records in Kentucky
- Dec. 12, 1808. Deed from Hugh Kilptaric and Wife Mary to Benjamin Irvine, 200 acres of land on the waters of Paint Lick Creek, in Madison County, Kentucky.
Notes
http://www.meadowbluff.com/genealogy/19003.html
Benjamin ERVINE Sr.
Born: Abt 1750
Marriage: Mary ?
References
- Blair, Charles William. A History of Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church
pg. 32.
After seven years without a pastor, the Mossy Creek congregation, together with the congregation at Cooks Creek, issued a call in October of 1779 to the Reverend Benjamin Erwin. Mr. Erwin, who is believed to have been from the local region, had placed himself under the care of the Hanover Presbytery in 1778. Mr. Erwin took the call under advertisement and at the following meeting of the Presbytery he indicated his acceptance of it. John Davies, the commissioner representing the two congregations, urged that he be ordained and installed as soon as possible. On June 20, 1780, he was ordained and appointed to serve for three Sundays as supply minister to people residing on the South Branch of the Potomac.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
- United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252).
1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Benjamin Irvine
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Richmond, Madison, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2 [b. 1765 or before] [Who is the second one, perhaps a father or step-father?]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1 [b. 1765 or before]
Numbers of Slaves: 6
Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 12
- United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Benjamin Irvine
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Madison, Kentucky
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 1
Slaves - Males - 45 and over: 1
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total Slaves: 4
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7
- United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).
1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Benjamin Irvine
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Western Division, Madison, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89: 1 [b. bet. 1741-1750]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Males - 55 thru 99: 1
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total Slaves: 4
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9
- ↑ Extracted from a more extensive quote on page Family talk:Edward Erwin and Mary Curry (1)
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