5) Michael Gleaves Jr.Before 1791 –January 24, 1834“Michael GLAVESJr.”was the fifth child to be mentioned in Michael Glaves’ will. He was given “340 acres ofland in Davidson County on White‟s Creek and an additional 100 acres adjoining Zachiriah Stull‟s land also in Davidson County”. The codicil also gave him a slave named Jack.“Michael GLEAVES”is listed as a member of Captain Creel’s Militia Company in 1812. Also listed on the rolls are his cousin “Absalom GLEAVES”,and a “Thomas GLEAVES”(unclear if this is his brother or cousin). All three are privates. Of note:another private listed; Andrew Jackson, the future president.Pioneersof Davidson CountySally DeanOctober 9, 1796 –After 1870In 1812, shortly after his father’s death, Michael married Sally Dean. The license was issued in Davidson County on November 2, 1812. Sally was the daughter of James and Mary (Dickinson) Dean.She was raised on White's Creek in Davidson County. Sally’s date of birth has not been documented with any official records. Given the marriage date, it is fairly certain that Sally was born before 1800. Several guardianship entries listed later in this section place her birth between 1797–99. Thiswould have made her no more than 15 years old when she married Michael. Sally’s younger sister, Mary Dean, born in 1801, married Michael’s oldest brother Thomas five years later in 1817.Early Middle Tennessee MarriagesMichael and Sally appear in Davidson County records on several occasions primarily involved in the affairs of her late father’s estate. James Dean died in 1813 and since hiswill does not mention his wife, it is assumed that she had preceded him in death. A somewhat confusing entry dated August 14, 1813 grants to Michael one third of the estate of his wife’s father. “By order of the court...to lot and set of(f) Michael GLEAVESthe one third by intermarriage to Sally Dean one of the heirs of James Dean, deceased of the personal part up to January 1813 which third part we find to be $1,780.71, three negroes, Hager, Charlotte and Alford, which includes the said GLAVESone third of the negroes and money in the hands of Francis McKay guardian to Sally Dean, James and Polly Dean. Negroes Peter, Mingo and Hager to Michael GLAVESalso Alexander, James, Charlotte, Alfred, all valued at $2,025.00 and cash on hand $3,317.13. Total $5,3423.13.”This entry makes it clear that Sally was still less than 18 years of age at this time since Francis McKay is named as her guardian. A second entry on February 22, 1815 shows Francis McKay is still the guardian for all three children. “Sally Gleaves, James and Polly Dean orphans of James Dean, deceased, returned unto January term 1815 by Francis McKay, guardian. Merchandise furnished said orphans. Paid Alexander Reid for boarding and teaching James, also for boarding and teaching Polly for three months. Paid Mrs. Bradshaw for boarding and teaching Polly for three months. Paid John Criddle for a saddle and bridle for polly. Paid Michael GLEAVESfor Sally his wife one third part of the money of said estate. Balance due James and Polly Dean $2,286.29.”By February 19, 1817, Michael has been named guardian of James and Polly Dean. On that date, monies are paid to several individuals for boarding James during the year 1815 and others included “Thomas Dickinson (their mother’s maiden name) for one bed for Polly”and “Thomas B. Craighead for teaching James”.Several additional entries are listed on February 18, 1818. Both entries confirm Michael’s brother Thomas’ marriage to Polly Dean. The second entry appears to have referenced a lottery for the remaining assets of the estate that were due to James and Polly.
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