41.Isaac5 Mayfield (Isaac4, Isaac3, Robert2, Robert1) was born 20 January 1769 in Amherst County VA, and died April 1849 in Monroe County IN.He married (1) Mary Banks 22 December 1789 in Lincoln County KY, daughter of Linn Banks and Sarah _____.She was born 14 May 1770 in Amherst County VA, and died Bef. 1830 in BarrenCounty KY.He married (2) Mary Woolf 28 July 1830 in Pulaski County KY, daughter of Henry Woolf and Elizabeth Mitchell.She was born 1770 in Virginia Colony, and died 08 December 1848 in Pulaski County KY.
Notes for Isaac Mayfield:
There are many Isaac Mayfields mentioned in the early records of Kentucky and it is very difficult to sort them all out.However, the record for this Isaac Mayfield is fairly straight forward.He was almost certainly the son of the Isaac Mayfield (d. 1795) who died testate in Lincon County KY.In his will, the elder Isaac bequeathed his entire 80 acre plantation on Sugar Creek to Isaac, Jr.Soon his father's death, Isaac, Jr., by deed dated 15 February 1796, sold this Sugar Creek plantation to a certain Ichabod Parker.[See Lincon County KY, Deed Book C, page 47.]
DEATH OF JANE BAXTER MAYFIELD
The fact that Isaac, Jr. could sell his father's plantation in February 1796 indicates that his mother, Jane Baxter Mayfield, was also dead by this time.In his will, Isaac, Sr. had stipulated that he gave and bequeathed this plantation to his son Isaac:
" ... only with the reserve that his Mother my beloved Wife Jean Mayfield shall enjoy the present Improvements and benefits of the Plantation for her support during her lifetime. ... "
Accordingly, the Sugar Creek plantation could not have been sold by Isaac Mayfield, Jr. without his Mother's legal permission, unless she was already dead.Since there is no statement accompaning the deed, made by Jane Mayfield reliquishing her rights under her husband's will, then it is almost certain that she was dead by this time.
FORMATION OF GARRARD COUNTY
It should be noted that when Garrard County was formed in 1797, the site of this Sugar Creek plantation fell within the boundaries of the new county.My review of the Tax Lists for Garrard County indicate that members of the Mayfield family remained in this same Sugar Creek area for many years.In particular, a certain James Mayfield (c. 1785-1856) acquired several tracts of land on Sugar Creek, which he owned until his death in 1856.This James Mayfield may be James Parks Mayfield, the illigitimate son of Susannah Mayfield a daughter of Isaac Mayfield, Sr. (d. 1795).
The Garrard Couty Tax Lists also indicate that Isaac Mayfield, Jr. remained in Garrad County at least to the year 1814, after which his name (and the name of his eldest son, Leroy Mayfield) no longer appear in the Garrard rolls.
MOVE TO BARREN COUNTY
In about 1814, it appears that Isaac and his family removed to Barren County, the home of his wealthy brother, John Mayfield (d. 1828) of Beaver Creek.This migration to Barren is strongly suggested by the fact that the tax lists of Barren County show the names of Isaac Mayfield, Sr., Isaac Mayfield, Jr. and Leroy Mayfield for the first time in the year 1815. In the 1816 Tax List for Barren, Leroy Mayfield is shown as the owner of a 70-acre tract of land in Barren County on the waters of Sinking Creek.
JOINS BAPTIST CHURCH
Shortly after his arrival in Barren County, Isaac Mayfield and his wife, Mary, joined the Mount Tabor Baptist Church located on Beaver Creek.The membership rolls of this church show an Isaac Mayfield (probably Isaac, Jr.) becoming a member in the year 1815.In the year 1816, the names of Isaac Mayfield, Sr. and Mary, his wife appear as new members.On the third Sunday in August 1819, the names of Nancy and Betsey Mayfield appear as having been baptized on that date.Per the records of the Mt. Tabor Church, in February 1820, Isaac Mayfield, Mary his wife, and Elizabeth and Nancy Mayfield received letters of dismission for the purpose of forming a new congregation at the "Great Sink." [See "Pioneer Baptist Church Records of South-Central KY" by C. P. Cawthorn and N. L. Warnell (published 1985), pages 72-79.]
BECOMES A LAY PREACHER
This church at "Great Sink" was organized as the Salem Baptist Church in March 1820.Shortly thereafter, Isaac felt himself called to the ministry.The records of the Salem Baptist Church indicate that Isaac was a "Messenger" of the church in the years 1824, 1834 and 1835.[See "Pioneer Baptist Church Records of South-Central KY" by C. P. Cawthorn and N. L. Warnell (published 1985), pages 108-109.]
DEATH OF MARY BANKS MAYFIELD
Isaac's first wife apparently died in Barren County KY between the years 1820 and 1830.The last mention of Mary in the records ( records of Salem Baptist Church) is in 1820.In July 1830, Isaac Mayfield married Polly Woolf Mayfield, widow of John Mayfield (1768-1813) of Pulaski County KY.Accordingly, Mary Banks must have died prior to that second marriage.This second marriage did not work out and by 1833 the couple had separated.Whether they actually divorced I do not know.
MARRIAGE TO MARY WOOLF MAYFIELD
"There has always been some question among Mayfield genealogists as to which Isaac Mayfield married Mary (Polly) Woolf Mayfield, widow of John Mayfield (1768-1813), in 1830.However, a review of the tax records for both Barren and Pulaski Counties establishes beyond reasonable doubt that Isaac Mayfield (1769-1849) of Barren County KY, the widower of Mary Banks Mayfield, is the one.In 1829, and indeed for many years previous, Mary Mayfield of Pulaski had been designated as the responsible party for the Pulaski County land tax for two tracts of land on Pitman creek, of 245 and 37 acres respectively.Also, Isaac Mayfield of Barren County had for many years been shown in the Barren County tax lists as the owner of a 120 acre tract of land on Beaver Creek in Barren County.However, after the marriage, which took place on 28 July 1830, the 1831 tax list for Pulaski County shows a certain Isaac Mayfield as the responsible party for not only a 120 acre tract on Beaver Creek in Barren County, but also for two other tracts of land on pitman Creek in Pulaski County of 245 and 37 acres respectively!This establishes beyond reasonable doubt that Isaac Mayfield, Baptist Preacher of Barren County is the lucky Bridegroom.
My understanding is that this marriage did not work out and the the couple soon separated.I don't know if they ever formally divorced as I have not yet had the opportunity to review the KY divorce records.However, proof of their separation is also established by the tax records of Barren and Pulaski.The 1832 tax books for both Barren and Pulaski have been lost.However, the 1833 tax records show Isaac Mayfield once again in Barren County with his 120-acre tract on Beaver Creek, and Mary Mayfield in Pulaski County with her two tracts of land on Pitman Creek.
REMOVAL TO INDIANA
The last year that Isaac Mayfield appears in the tax lists for Barren County KY is 1835; also, this is the last year his name appears in the records of the Salem Baptist Church.Finally, by deed dated 31 October 1835, Isaac Mayfield conveyed his 120-acre tract of land on Beaver Creek to a certain Elizabeth F. Neale. [See Barren County KY Deed Book P, pages 371-372.]
Accordingly, based on the above, I conclude that some time late in the year 1835 or early in the year 1836, Isaac Mayfield removed to Monroe County, Indiana.There he joined his son, Leroy Mayfield (also a Baptist Preacher) and other family members.Leroy had migrated to Indiana more than 15 years previously, as his name appears in the Federal Census for Monroe County, Indiana in the year 1820.
PLACE OF BURIAL
Isaac Mayfield is buried in the Mayfield Cemetery, Monroe County IN.His tombstone states that he died in April 1849 at the age of 79 years, 10 months.[See "Cemeteries of Monroe County IN," published by Oscar F. Curtis, Bloomington IN.]
Notes for Mary Banks:
WILL OF LINN BANKS, FATHER OF MARY BANKS
The will of Linn Banks, dated 27 December 1799, is recorded in Garrard County KY, Will Book A, pages 24-26.Date of probate is not given.The will names Linn's wife Sarah and daughter Mary Mayfield; other children named are:sons William, John, and Garrard (aka Jarret); and daughters Leanna Pollard, Sarah Poindexter, Lucy Marksberry, Cervina Taylor, Susanna Hanks, Nancy Wilson and Sophia Banks.Executers named are William, John and Garrard Banks.Witnesses are John Bryant, William Steen and Isaac Marksberry.
BANKS FAMILY HISTORY
The Linn Banks branch of the Banks family is discussed in "The Banks Family" (published 1908) by Jane Pritchett Banks, pages 6-19.Unfortunately, like so many family histories of the era, the book provides no documentary evidence supporting the information presented.However, it still may be worthwhile perusing, to provide some idea of the Banks family traditions and their connection with the Mayfields.
DEATH OF MARY BANKS MAYFIELD
Per the records of the Mt. Tabor Church, in February 1820, Isaac Mayfield, Mary his wife, and Elizabeth and Nancy Mayfield received letters of dismission for the purpose of forming a new congregation at the "Great Sink." [See "Pioneer Baptist Church Records of South-Central KY" by C. P. Cawthorn and N. L. Warnell (published 1985), pages 72-79.]This is the last record of Mary Banks Mayfield being alive, that I have been able to find.
I have seen undocumented family group sheets re her family that indicate that she died about 1820; however, I cannot verify this from any records that I yet have been able to find.
Marriage Notes for Isaac Mayfield and Mary Banks:
Marriage Bond is dated 22 December 1789, Lincoln County KY; William Banks surety; consent of Linn Banks for his daughter, Mary; George Mayfield and William Banks are the witnesses.
Marriage Notes for Isaac Mayfield and Mary Woolf:
There has always been some question among Mayfield genealogists as to which Isaac Mayfield married Mary (Polly) Woolf Mayfield, widow of John Mayfield (1768-1813), in 1830.However, a review of the tax records for both Barren and Pulaski Counties establishes beyond reasonable doubt that Isaac Mayfield (1769-1849) of Barren County KY, the widower of Mary Banks Mayfield, is the one.In 1829, and indeed for many years previous, Mary Mayfield of Pulaski had been designated as the responsible party for the Pulaski County land tax for two tracts of land on Pitman creek, of 245 and 37 acres respectively.Also, Isaac Mayfield of Barren County had for many years been shown in the Barren County tax lists as the owner of a 120 acre tract of land on Beaver Creek in Barren County.However, after the marriage, which took place on 28 July 1830, the 1831 tax list for Pulaski County shows a certain Isaac Mayfield as the responsible party for not only a 120 acre tract on Beaver Creek in Barren County, but also for two other tracts of land on Pitman Creek in Pulaski County of 245 and 37 acres respectively!This establishes beyond reasonable doubt that Isaac Mayfield, Baptist Preacher of Barren County is the lucky Bridegroom.
My understanding is that this marriage did not work out and the the couple soon separated.I don't know if they ever formally divorced as I have not yet had the opportunity to review the KY divorce records.However, proof of their separation is also established by the tax records of Barren and Pulaski.The 1832 tax books for both Barren and Pulaski have been lost.However, the 1833 tax records show Isaac Mayfield once again in Barren County with his 120-acre tract on Beaver Creek, and Mary Mayfield in Pulaski County with her two tracts of land on Pitman Creek.
Children of Isaac Mayfield and Mary Banks are:
+ 134 i. Leroy M.6 Mayfield, born 15 January 1791 in Lincoln County KY (then part of VA); died 28 February 1851 in Monroe County IN.
135 ii. Delilah Mayfield, born 19 June 1792 in Garrard County KY; died 16 August 1799 in Garrard County KY.
+ 136 iii. William D. Mayfield, born 07 July 1794 in Garrard County KY; died 10 April 1873 in Monroe County IN.
137 iv. Isaac Mayfield, born 27 February 1796 in Garrard County KY.He married Delilah Banks 15 March 1815 in Garrard County KY; died 12 May 1823 in Garrard County KY.
Marriage Notes for Isaac Mayfield and Delilah Banks:
Garrard County KY marriage bond is dated 15 March 1815;Jarret (Garrard) Banks is named as father of the bride; Isaac Mayfield, Sr. is named as the father of the groom.
138 v. Sarah E. Mayfield, born 22 February 1799 in Garrard County KY; died 27 March 1873 in Casey County KY.She married Martin Hardin Thomas; born 15 March 1794 in Casey County KY; died December 1886 in Casey County KY.
139 vi. George Mayfield, born 30 June 1801 in Garrard County KY; died 1869.He married Elizabeth McHenry.
140 vii. Elizabeth Mayfield, born 22 June 1803 in Garrard County KY.She married George Cundiff.
141 viii. Nancy Mayfield, born 09 January 1806 in Garrard County KY.
142 ix. John Mayfield, born 02 March 1808 in Garrard County KY.
143 x. James Mayfield, born 12 February 1810 in Garrard County KY; died 10 October 1813.
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