Tag: William Martin

Sorting Samuel Kerrs in the Long Cane Settlement of the South Carolina Upcountry, 1760s-1770s

September 16, 2026

Or, Subtitled: “The back parts of this Province will ſoon be better ſettled than ever, abundance of people coming daily from the northward” I ended my penultimate posting saying, “In my next posting, I’ll discuss the problem of determining what became of Samuel Kerr elder and wife Margaret Pickens after they acquired land on the … More Sorting Samuel Kerrs in the Long Cane Settlement of the South Carolina Upcountry, 1760s-1770s

James Lauderdale (abt. 1707 – 1796/7): Will and Children

January 31, 2026

Or, Subtitled: “James Lauderdale his mark wafer seal” In my previous two postings (here and here), I shared the subtance of what I know about my earliest proven ancestor in the Lauderdale line, James Lauderdale, who died at an advanced age between 24 September 1796, when he made a codicil to his will in Botetourt … More James Lauderdale (abt. 1707 – 1796/7): Will and Children

Children of Charles Whitlock (abt. 1739 – 1814) and Wife Esther: Charles and John Whitlock

April 3, 2023

Or, Subtitled: “My two Mares Called Snip & Jude” This posting is a continuation of two previous ones (here and here) discussing the first six children of Charles and Esther Whitlock of Albemarle County, Virginia, and Stokes County, North Carolina, who were Agnes (Dodson), Alexander, William, James, Thomas, and Mary (Pruett). This posting discusses the … More Children of Charles Whitlock (abt. 1739 – 1814) and Wife Esther: Charles and John Whitlock

Children of Charles Whitlock (abt. 1739 – 1814) and Wife Esther: James, Thomas, and Mary Whitlock

April 3, 2023

Or, Subtitled: “A plain English education such as reading, writing, and arithmetic” This posting is a continuation of a previous one that provided information about the first three children of Charles and Esther Whitlock of Albemarle County, Virginia, and Stokes County, North Carolina — Agnes (Dodson), Alexander, and William Whitlock. This post focuses on the … More Children of Charles Whitlock (abt. 1739 – 1814) and Wife Esther: James, Thomas, and Mary Whitlock