52 Cousins~ Moses Knight (1798-1881), wife Temperance and Children

Moses Knight: (1798-1881), wife Temperance and Children

Early Life and Family

Moses Knight was born on January 30, 1798, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, to Richard Knight (1774-1827) and Cynthia Parsons Knight (1773-1858). His birth was recorded in his brother James B. Knight's family Bible, which has been preserved as an important family document.

Moses grew up with several siblings, including:

Anna Parsons Knight Edgeworth (1796-1855)

John Franklin Knight (1805-unknown)

Aaron Weaver Knight (1810-1888)

Achillis Knight (1812-1873)

The Knight family established themselves in the Chesterfield area, where they would remain for generations, becoming an integral part of the local community during the early American republic.

Marriage and Children

Around 1820, Moses married Temperance Eddins (1795-1880), and they made their home in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Temperance was the daughter of William Eddins and Nancy [last name unknown]. Their union was blessed with eleven children:

Andrew Jackson Knight (1820-1889)

James Malcom Calloway Knight (1821-1898)

Richard C. Knight (1822-1873)

Synthia Matilda Knight Rivers (1824-1902)

Son Knight (about 1825-unknown)

Mary Jane Knight (1828-unknown)

Elizabeth Knight Davis (1830-after 1900)

William W. Knight (1832-unknown)

James P. Knight (1833-1868)

Moses E. Knight (1834-1913)

Achilles H. "Killis" Knight (1837-1906)

As was common for the time, Moses and Temperance raised a large family who would go on to establish their own families in the region. Several of their children remained in the Carolinas, continuing the family's presence in the area.

Life in the Carolinas

Farming and Property

Moses was primarily a farmer, as noted in the 1850 census for Chesterfield County. He owned land in both South Carolina and North Carolina, demonstrating his success as a landowner during this period.

In 1854, at the age of 56, Moses sold a significant tract of land in Union County, North Carolina. The deed, dated October 16, 1854, shows that Moses sold 351 acres on the waters of James Creek to Benjamin T. Davis for $1,053. The land adjoined properties owned by Jesse Collins, V. Chears, and others. This transaction reveals Moses' involvement in land dealings across state lines, a common practice for established farmers looking to expand or manage their holdings.

There are also records of Moses Knight acquiring land in Chesterfield District, South Carolina, with deeds dated December 4 and December 5, 1851, from Vachael Chairs and Thomas C. Watts respectively.

Census Records

The census records provide snapshots of Moses Knight's household throughout his life:

In the 1820 census for Chesterfield, South Carolina, Moses (age 22) and Temperance (16-35) are listed with one female slave under 14 years old.

The 1830 census shows Moses with three males ages 5-10, one male age 30-40 (himself), two females under age 5, one female age 5-10, and one female age 30-40 (Temperance).

By 1840, the family had grown considerably, with Moses listed as the head of a household with ten children.

The 1850 census provides more details, listing Moses (age 53), Temperance (55), and several of their children still living at home: Mary (22), Elizabeth (19), William W. (18), James P. (16), Moses E. (15), and Killis H. (13).

By 1860, Temperance (recorded as "Tempy," age 60) was living with her daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Elisha Davis, suggesting a possible temporary separation or family arrangement.

The 1870 census shows Moses (age 73) and Temperance (75) together again.

In 1880, Moses (now 82) was living with his son Andrew Jackson Knight in Flat Creek, Lancaster County, South Carolina. By this time, he was recorded as a widower, indicating Temperance had passed away.

Military Service Claim

Moses Knight apparently filed a claim for a Revolutionary War pension, citing sixteen months of militia service. However, this claim was rejected for being "deficient in details." Given Moses' birth date in 1798, after the American Revolution ended in 1783, this was likely an error in the records or possibly related to another Moses Knight from an earlier generation. There was indeed a Moses Knight who, along with Aaron Knight, witnessed the Last Will and Testament of John Colson in 1791, which predates our Moses Knight's birth.

Final Years

In his later years, Moses lived with his son Andrew Jackson Knight in Lancaster County, South Carolina. After a long life spanning 83 years, Moses Knight passed away on July 14, 1881, in Lancaster County. His death was recorded in the diary of his brother, Aaron Weaver Knight, who was notably a reverend who established the Fork Creek United Methodist Church.

Moses was buried at the Fork Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery in Jefferson, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, where his grave can still be visited today (Find A Grave Memorial #42913699).

Historical Context

Moses Knight's life spanned a transformative period in American history. Born just two decades after the founding of the United States, he lived through the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era. As a farmer and landowner in the antebellum South, he would have witnessed tremendous social and economic changes, particularly in the agricultural economy that dominated the region.

His experience as a farmer would have been directly impacted by the profound changes brought by the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

Moses' long life in the Carolinas, spanning from the early republic to the post-Reconstruction period, represents the story of many Southern families who established deep roots in their communities across multiple generations, weathering the dramatic changes that shaped the nation during the 19th century.

Temperance (Eddins) Knight, wife of Moses Knight, is my 3rd Great Grand Aunt.  Their 10 Children are my 1st Cousins 4X Removed.

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***Portions of this blog post created by Claude.ai. All research done by Charlie Purvis***. 

1. James B. Knight Family Bible, (New York, New York: https://chesterfield.scgen.org/family-bibles, Digital pages from Original Bible. Birth, Moses Knight.

2. 1820 U S Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, South Carolina, Page: 125; Line: #16; 1 male, age 16-25 [Moses], NL, 1 male age 16-25 [Moses] Knight; digital images, HeritageQuest Online (http://persi.heritagequestonline.com: online January 2023); citing National Archives Microfilm M33, Roll 119.

3. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 157B(Stamped; Line 28, Dwelling 910, Family 910, Household of Moses KNIGHT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 6 November 2015); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.

4. Land Deed - Moses Knight to Benjamin Davis; 16 October 1854; Deed Book #3; Page(s) 323-324; Register of Deeds; Monroe, Union County, North Carolina; January 2023.

5. 1870 U. S. Census, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield, South Carolina, Page: 295A(Stamped); Line 17, Dwelling 148, Family 148, Household of M.[oses] KNIGHT; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 6 November 2015); citing National Archive Microfilm M593, Roll 1491.

6. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Flat Creek, Lancaster, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 079, Page 272B (stamped); Line 1,, Dwelling 81, Family 81;, Household of Andrew KNIGHT; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 6 November 2015); citing National Archive Microfilm T9, Roll 1225.

7. Rev. Aaron Weaver Knight, Author, Rev. Aaron Weaver Knight Journal: 1810 to 1921, Rev. Sidney Thomas Knight (1846-1921), Continuation of Diary Entries after Death of Rec. Aaron Knight, handwritten (unpublished: n.p., 1921), page 11 of 22.

8. Anson County, North Carolina, Probate Files & Loose papers, Last Will and Testament John Colson; digital images, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org: viewed 6 November 2015); Anson County Will Book #2, page 23.

9. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 6 November 2014); Memorial page for Moses Knight; (30 January 1798–14 July 1881); Find a Grave memorial # 42913699, Citing Fork Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery; Jefferson, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.

10. Diane Florence Gravel, "Biblical breakthrough: How I came to love the NGS online Bible collection," NGS Magazine (July-September 2015, Volume 41, Number 3), page 20-25.

11. Ancestry, "Revolutionary War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (http://www.fold3.com/: accessed January 2023), entry for Moses Knight, Pvt.; https://www.fold3.com/image/24655429.

12. Darlington County, South Carolina, Equity Records, William Sellers & Wife vs James Knotts; "Darlington Equity Records," digital images, South Carolina Archives & History (http://scdah.sc.gov: online February 2023).

13. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) Page: 70/128-129(stamped); Line 39, Dwelling 495, Family 494, Household of Elisha DAVIS, viewed; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: 7 May 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.

14. James C. Pigg, Cheraw/Chesterfield District Wills, 1750-1865 &: Abstracts from the Court of Common Pleas 1823-1869 (Tega Cay, South Carolina: self-Published, 1995), page 130.

15. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Temperance Eddins Knight (1795-bef 1880), Memorial # 42913817.

James Lindsey: A Life in Early Kentucky

Early Life and Family Origins

James Lindsey was born around 1775, though his exact birthplace is not specified in the records. From the documentation available, we can see that James lived during a formative period in Kentucky's history, when the state was still developing its identity after being admitted to the Union in 1792.

The records don't provide information about James's parents or siblings. His family appears to have been established in Kentucky by the time he appears in the 1820 census records for Trigg County.

Marriages and Children

First Marriage to Tabitha Cook

James Lindsey married his first wife, Tabitha Cook, on October 18, 1819, in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. The marriage was solemnized by Abner Boyd. At the time of this marriage, James would have been about 44 years old according to his estimated birth year. Tabitha was born around 1807 and apparently died around 1825, though the exact circumstances of her death are not recorded.

Records indicate that James and Tabitha had one son:

• Sackfield Sanford Lindsey (1797-1878)

It's worth noting that there appears to be some inconsistency in the records, as Sackfield's birth year (1797) predates the marriage to Tabitha (1819). This suggests either an earlier marriage or an error in the records.

Second Marriage to Eleanor

By November 7, 1825, James had married his second wife, Eleanor (last name unknown), as evidenced by a deed from that date that mentions both of them. Their marriage likely took place sometime between Tabitha's death and this deed recording. No children from this marriage are explicitly mentioned in the provided documents.

Land Ownership and Property Transactions

James Lindsey was a landowner in both Trigg and Christian Counties in Kentucky. The tax records from 1820 show him owning land on Little River, and by 1822, he owned several parcels of land in different locations:

• 200 acres on Little River
• 215½ acres at Flat Lick Christian
• 342 acres on Little Barren
• 300 acres on Cumberland River

On November 7, 1825, James and his wife Eleanor deeded land to his son Sackfield S. Lindsey. This property included a mill and farm on both sides of Little River in Trigg and Christian Counties, totaling 244 acres. The deed mentions that this was done out of "good will and affection" that James bore toward his son.

Later that same month, on November 21, 1825, James sold a tract of land on the south side of the Cumberland River in Trigg County to Ruthy Cook of Stewart County, Tennessee for $200. The land was part of a 666⅔ acre survey originally made for Adam Craig in 1798.

On October 14, 1835, James and Eleanor sold 100 acres on the waters of Little River in Trigg County to Tully Choice for $300. The deed was recorded in June 1836, with Sackfield S. Lindsey being one of the justices who certified Eleanor's relinquishment of her dower rights.

Slaveholding

Like many property owners in Kentucky during this period, James Lindsey owned slaves. The 1820 census shows him with 8 slaves, and tax records from the same year mention 4 blacks over 16 and 9 total blacks in his household. By 1822, tax records indicate he owned 5 blacks over 16 and 8 total blacks. The 1830 census again shows him with 8 slaves.

In his will, James made special provision for a slave named Jim, whom he lent to his wife during her lifetime, with instructions that Jim be freed after her death. This reflects the complex and often contradictory attitudes toward slavery that existed in border states like Kentucky.

Last Will and Testament

James Lindsey drafted his will on March 3, 1837, describing himself as "low in health but strong in mind." In this document, he:

1. Lent to his wife Eleanor all his land, plantation, livestock, tools, furniture, and enslaved people during her lifetime
2. Specifically lent his enslaved man Jim to Eleanor during her life, with instructions that Jim be freed after her death
3. Requested that after Eleanor's death, all his stock, household and kitchen furniture, and working tools be sold on a twelve-month credit
4. Directed that his land be sold either privately or publicly as his executor deemed most advantageous
5. Bequeathed $600 to his daughter Rebecca Cates
6. Bequeathed $300 to his daughter Susan Evans
7. Directed that the residue of his estate be divided equally among all his children except Sackfield Sanford, who had already received his share
8. Named Sackfield Sanford as his sole executor

The will was witnessed by Samuel Northington, John H. Russell, and E.S. Lewis, and was proven in court on February 12, 1838.

Death and Estate Settlement

James Lindsey died sometime between March 3, 1837 (when he signed his will) and February 13, 1838 (when the court appointed appraisers for his estate). Following his death, his son Sackfield S. Lindsey acted as executor of his estate.

On April 26, 1838, Sackfield, as executor, sold a 330-acre tract of land in Trigg County on the waters of Little River to William Rasco for $1,720. This sale was part of the settlement of James's estate, as directed in his will.

Historical Context

James Lindsey lived during a significant period in Kentucky's development. As a landowner in Trigg and Christian Counties, he would have witnessed the growth of agriculture and commerce in western Kentucky. The Cumberland and Little Rivers, mentioned repeatedly in his land transactions, were important transportation routes for goods and people.

During James's lifetime, Kentucky was transitioning from a frontier society to a more established agricultural economy. The ownership of land and slaves was a mark of status and wealth in this society. James appears to have been a moderately prosperous farmer and mill owner, with significant landholdings and several slaves.

His provision in his will for the eventual freedom of his slave Jim reflects the complex attitudes toward slavery that existed in Kentucky, a border state that remained in the Union during the Civil War but allowed slavery until the 13th Amendment was ratified.

The land transactions and will also show that family relationships were important to James, with special provisions made for his son Sackfield and his daughters Rebecca and Susan.

LAST WILL & TESTAMENT - JAMES LINDSEY

In the name of Almighty God Amen. I James Lindsey of the State of Kentucky and County of Trigg being low in health but strong in mind for which I praise Almighty God make this my last Will and Testament this third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven. I commend my Spirit to Almighty God the giver and my body to the dust and wish to be buried in a plain Christian manner. 

*Item 1st* I lend to my beloved (pg 144) wife Eleanor all and singular my land and Plantation. I lend her also all my stock of any kind all my working tools household and Kitchen furniture. And all my Negroes and their increase. 

*Item 2nd* I lend to my beloved wife, Jim a negro man during her life and after her death to be set Free. 

*Item 3rd.* After my beloved wife’s death I request that all my Stock be sold together with all my household and kitchen furniture and all my working tools on a credit of twelve months. 

*Item 4th* I request that the land be sold either at private or public sale as my Executors shall think the most advantageous. 

*Item 5th* I will and bequeath unto my Daughter Rebecca Cates Six hundred Dollars to be paid out of the property of the estate. 

*Item 6th* I will and bequeath unto my daughter Susan Evans Three hundred Dollars to be paid out of the property of the Estate. 

*Item 7th* All the residue of the Estate I request that it be divided equally among all my children Exception Sackfield Sanford who has received his share and I enjoin it upon him to be my sole Executor without fear or rewards. Signed Sealed in presence of us and we in presence of each other saw the said James Lindsey Sign & Seal the within.

Samuel Northington                                           James Lindsey {Seal}  

John H. Russell

E. S. Lewis

                                      Commonwealth of Kentucky}

                                                          Trigg County} Let

                             I James E. Thompson Clerk of the County Court, for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing last Will and testament of James Lindsey deceased was on this day produced into our Said Trigg County Court and proved according to law by the oaths of John H. Rufsell and Samuel Worthington subscribing witnefses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Whereupon the said last Will and testament together with this certificate hath been duly admitted to record in my office.

Given under my hand this 12th day of February 1838.

                                                                 J. E. Thompson, C.S.C.C.

Trigg County, Kentucky

Will Book “B” (1835-1843); pages 143 & 144; Image 373 of 560 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DP-LPL?i=372&cc=1875188&cat=431993

Summary:

WILL made by James Lindsay 

Date made not mentioned; Probated February 1838

Kinspeople: Wife, Eleanor Lindsey; Daughter Rebecca, Susan Evans  

Witnesses: John Russell and Samuel Northington

Executor: Sackfield Sanford [Lindsey]

Reseach and data for this article was done by Charlie Purvis. The main article was compiled with the help of Claude,ai.  

 Tabitha Cook Lindsey is my 1st Cousin 6 times Removed. 

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Records of Wills in Trigg County Kentucky for the period of years 1800 to 1843; Page 17 & 18; Compiled by Annie Walker Burns Bell, Washington, DC. 1935

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52 Cousins~Joseph Moultrie Cook

 Joseph Moultrie Cook was born about 1790 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.  He was the 2nd born child of Daniel Cook and Ruth Moultrie. He has an older sister, Alice, and nine younger siblings; 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

‘His father is said to have died in the War of 1812. I know that he died before 20 March 1815 but have no proof of him serving in the War of 1812 or any war. 

After his death, Ruth (Moultrie) Cook and several of the older children and spouses packed up the family and moved to Christian County, Kentucky.

On 9 October 1816, Joseph Moultrie Cook married Martha H. “Patsy” Lindsay, age 18, daughter of James Carlton Lindsey in Christian County, Kentucky. Family folklore says that Ruth M. Cook was there for that wedding. 

Martha H. "Patsy" Lindsey, age 18, was a daughter of James Carlton Lindsey, was born about 1798 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Patsy died on 25 May 1862 at the age of 64 in Choctaw County, Mississippi.

 On 25 September 1821 we find Joseph Moultrie Cook and James Lindsey purchasing over 600 acres of land in Trigg County, Kentucky from Spencer Griffin. Ruth Moultrie Cook is there in Trigg County with her son and daughter-in-law. James Lindsey is either Martha H. (Lindsey) Cook’s brother or her father. 

Sometime before 22 Mar 1830 at the age of 40 in Hinds County, Mississippi. Joseph Moultrie Cook was murdered by a man named Thomas Lee. The document I found came from his probate file. No newspaper accounts of this murder had been found. It is not known what caused the altercation that took the life of James Moultrie Cook.  His estate probated in Oct 1836 at Probate Folder #43.

Probate Document#1

Thomas B Taylor's voluntary information is as follows - - Mr. Taylor states that from the first time he heard that Lee had got Cook he said Lee ought to be hung.

Mr. Taylor further states that he did Not recollect Now whether he was sworn in Court to answer questions or Not - - Will C Williams states on oath that the day before Circuit Court commence that he heard Thomas B Taylor state that he had heard William Williams one of the witnesses against Lee state how and in what manner Lee killed Cook And Mr. Taylor stated that if he was one of the jury to try him he should hang. Mr. Williams was asked by the justice of the peace whether or Not he heard Mr. Taylor sworn in Court or Not Mr. Williams states that he did

Not hear Mr. Taylor sworn in Court.

Mr. Joel Pagin states on oath that a few days before Lee tried he was at Mr. Taylors house and heard Mr. Taylor say from what he had heard Mr. William Williams say Lee ought to be hung. Mr. Taylor was asked by the justice of the peace whether Mr. Taylor was sworn in Court Mr. Taylor said yes and heard Mr. Taylor sworn in Court Mr. Taylor stated on oath that he had Not formed or Expressed an opinion Relative to the innocence or guilt of Lee - - - -

Mr. Green Young testifies on oath that some time before the trial of Lee he heard Mr. Taylor say he thought Lee ought to be hung - -

Mr. Young was asked by the justice of the peace did you hear Mr. Taylor sworn in Court to answer questions Mr. Young state he did - and Mr. Taylor did answer

Say that he had Not formed or expressed an opinion Relative to the innocence or guilt of Lee –

Mr. Wm Neely states on oath that sometime in March Last he heard Mr. Taylor say that he thought Lee ought to be hung for he being spoke Mr. Cook was bound (should be hung) for it Mr. Neely was asked if he heard Taylor sworn in Court. Mr. Neely testifies he did Not Mr. Jesse Clifford states on oath that some time before Court he heard Mr. Taylor say Lee ought to be hung. Mr. Clifford was Not in Court on the trial of Lee.

"Mr. Toney states on oath that Mr. Taylor he was at Mr. Alfred's some time before the Circuit Act in April last. And in conversation with Mr. Taylor he heard Mr. Taylor say, that if he was one of the juror on the trial of Lee he would say hang him.

Mr. Toney was asked by the justice were you present in Court when Mr. Taylor was sworn Mr. Toney answer I was and heard Mr. Taylor sworn to answer questions and he was asked have you formed or expressed an opinion relative to the guilt or innocence of the prisoner Lee and Mr. Taylor stated that he did not so that he had and then the question was put to answer in the positive. And Mr. Taylor stated that he had not.

State of Mississippi

Hinds County

I certify that the above contains a true copy of all the proceedings had before me. Given under my hand and Seal this 4th day of September 1838.

James R. Satterfield J.P. [with seal]"

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Document#2

State of Mississippi to any Lawfull officer to Execute

Hinds County and Return - Greeting -

Whereas Joseph C. Williams hath this day Complained on oath before me James W. Satterfield an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County that he hath just Cause to suspect and doth suspect that Thomas B. Taylor of said County hath been guilty of willful and Corrupt perjury in Swearing and Swaring in the trial of the State Against Thomas Lee for murder when Called Upon as juror in the Circuit Court of said County in April term thereof that as oath that he had not formed or Expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of said Lee whereas in truth And in fact Said Thomas B. Taylor had before that time formed and Expressed an opinion as to the guilt of said Lee and hath prayed process against Said Thomas B. Taylor.

These are therefore to Command you to take said Thomas B. Taylor and have him forthwith before me at my office to answer the above Charge and be further Dealt with as the Law Directs.

Given under my hand and Seal this the 16th day of August 1836 -

James W. Satterfield J.P. [Justice of the Peace.

[Note: This document was found by a fellow researcher Julie Hampton, Thank you, Julie and transcribed by Claude.ai on 5 April 2025] 

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Based on two documents/circumstances, The birth of his last daughter, Josephine Ann Cook, on 7 October 1830 and a probate document dated on 22 Mar 1830, I believe he was KILLED between 1 Jan 1830 and 22 March 1830. That's based on Josephine Ann Cook being a daughter of Joseph Moultrie Cook. 

Joseph Moultrie Cook and Martha H. Lindsey had the following children:

i. Mary Eliza Cook, born 7 Oct 1823, Christian, Kentucky; married John Jackson Hunt; died 6 May 1909, Burrton, Harvey, Kansas.

ii. Daniel Moultrie Cook, born 1828; married Sarah Jane Henderson, abt 1849; died 17 Feb 1863, Greenwood, Mississippi.

iii. Missouri Cook, born 19 May 1827; married Thomas Gray, 19 Dec 1844; died 25 Dec 1890.

iv. Josephine Ann Cook, born 7 Oct 1830; married Meredith Wilson; died 25 Jan 1911.

 Joseph Moultrie Cook is my 1st Cousin 6X Removed. 

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  1. Trigg County, Kentucky, Deed Book "A": page 138 & 139, Spencer Griffin to Cook and Lindsey; Register of Deeds, Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky.

2. Trigg County, KY, "Trigg County Tax Year - 1827, 1822, Joseph C. Cook; Page 5 Line 7, County Tax Collector, Cadiz, Trigg County, KY.

3. Trigg County, Kentucky, Book "A", Pages 433.

4. Trigg County, Kentucky, Deed Book A: page 439.

5. Trigg County, Kentucky, Deed Book "A": Pages 438.

6. Joseph M Cook, 9 March 1825, Document Number: 765, Accession Number: MS0090__.249; Mississippi General Land Office Records, 1776-2015 Land Grants, Land Office, Jackson, Mississippi.

7. Joseph M. Cook, 9 March 1825; Land Patents; Land Office, Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi.

8. Joseph M. Cook, 15 March 1825, Mississippi.

9. Trigg County, KY, "Trigg County Tax Year - 1827," Image 76 of 378, Line 19--Joseph M. Cook, Joseph C. Cook.

10. Trigg County, KY, "Trigg County Tax Year - 1827," Image 115, Last Line Joseph M. Cook, Joseph C. Cook.

11. Mississippi, Deed Book Vol 2: page 233, Joseph M Cook and Martha his wife to James Lindsey; Register of Deeds, (Raymond, Rankin County, Mississippi; accessed https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLL-BS84).

12. "Kentucky, Marriages Record, 1785-1979," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025), Marriage: Joseph M. Cook & Patsy Lindsay, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWRS-B8X.

13. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 2 December 2018); Memorial page for Martha H. “Patsy” Lindsey Cook; (about 1798–25 May 1862); Find a Grave memorial # 22136945, Citing Poplar Creek Nations Cemetery; Kilmichael, Montgomery County, Mississippi, USA.

14. "Kentucky, Marriages Record, 1785-1979," database, Ancestry>, Marriage: Joseph M. Cook & Patsy Lindsay.

15. 1850 U. S. Census, Choctaw County, Mississippi, population schedule, Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi, Page: #36B (Stamped); Line: #19, Dwelling: #495, Family: #496, Household of Martha COOK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: 0nline January 2025); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll.

16. 1860 U. S. Census, Township 20, Choctaw County, Mississippi, population schedule, Township 18, Choctaw, Mississippi, Page: 311/121 (penciled); Line 38, Dwelling 870, Family 837, Household of Martha COOK; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com: viewed 3 June 2020); citing NARA publication M653, Roll: 579.

17. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Martha H. “Patsy” Lindsey Cook (about 1798–25 May 1862), Memorial # 22136945.

Land Deed Naming John Cook Heirs

This document transcribed and analyzed by Claude.AI shows that John Cook purchased the property and paid for it in 1828 but died before receiving formal title. The current county commissioners are now conveying the title to his numerous heirs, officially transferring ownership of the property to them.

Transcription of Image 1:

"A bargained premises lying and being in the Town of Raymond aforesaid. To have and to hold the aforesaid described lot of ground in the Town of Raymond unto him the said John Cook, his to them their heirs and assigns in fee simple forever.

And we the said Barton & Drow do hereby as Commissioners as aforesaid convey the title of said described lot of ground forever unto the heirs of said John Cook deceased their heirs and assigns from the County of Hinds aforesaid forever.

Given under our hands and seals the 26 day of March 1836

J. C. Barton [seal]

Rich'd Drow [seal]

State of Mississippi

Hinds County

Personally appeared before the undersigned a acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, J. C. Barton & Rich'd D. Drow who acknowledged that they signed sealed and delivered the foregoing deed as their act & deed for the purpose therein contained.

Given under my hand and seal this 26th day of March 1836

Filed 26th March 1836

D. D. Dent clk

Wm. Stuart J.P. [seal]"

Transcription of Image 2:

"The State of Mississippi

Hinds County

Know all men by these presents that whereas Wm. B. Peyton, Abr. H. Fair and John A. Fairchild, John Barksdale & Samuel Ferguson as Commissioners of Hinds County for the purpose of selling the lots in the Town of Raymond in said county, did sell on the 22nd day of Sept. 1828 to the highest bidder No. five in Square No. sixteen in said Town for the sum of sixteen dollars & twenty-five cents to John Cook who has paid the money and is now dead without having received title, and whereas the undersigned present Commissioners with the power to make title to lots previously sold & paid for & therefore by this Indenture Witnesseth that we, J. C. Barton & Richard Y. Drow for and in consideration of the premises do hereby, as acting Commissioners as aforesaid and successors to said Peyton & others do hereby grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto Elijah Cook, Abraham Cook, James Raney and his wife Polly Raney, John Duncan and his wife Lucy Duncan, Thomas Copeland and his wife Anna Copeland, William Purvis and his wife Milly Purvis and Joseph Purvis & Elizabeth his wife, John Cook & Matthew Rushing, heirs being heirs of John Cook deceased their heirs and assigns the aforesaid described lot of ground..."

Summary of the Deed by Claude.ai

Purpose of the Deed:

This document represents a land conveyance finalizing a property transaction that began in 1828. The current commissioners (Barton and Drow) are issuing a formal deed for land that was purchased by John Cook, who died before receiving the title to the property.

Key Parties:

Original Sellers: William B. Peyton, Abraham H. Fair, John A. Fairchild, John Barksdale, and Samuel Ferguson (original commissioners of Hinds County)

Current Sellers/Grantors: J.C. Barton and Richard Y. Drow (current commissioners)

Original Buyer: John Cook (deceased)

Current Grantees (heirs of John Cook):

Elijah Cook (likely son)

Abraham Cook (likely son)

James Raney and wife Polly Raney (likely daughter and son-in-law)

John Duncan and wife Lucy Duncan (likely daughter and son-in-law)

Thomas Copeland and wife Anna Copeland (likely daughter and son-in-law)

William Purvis and wife Milly Purvis (likely daughter and son-in-law)

Joseph Purvis and wife Elizabeth (likely daughter and son-in-law)

John Cook (likely namesake/son)

Matthew Rushing (likely relative)

Property Details:

Lot No. 5 in Square No. 16 in the Town of Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi

Purchase price: $16.25

Original sale date: September 22, 1828

Deed execution date: March 26, 1836

The document shows that John Cook purchased the property and paid for it in 1828 but died before receiving formal title. The current county commissioners are now conveying the title to his numerous heirs, officially transferring ownership of the property to them.

I am related to:

William Purvis and wife Milly (Cook) Purvis 

Joseph Purvis and wife Elizabeth (Cook) Purvis 

52 Cousins~The John Calvin Futrell Family

John Calvin Futrell was born on 5 Feb 1836 in Stewart County, Tennessee.  He was a son of Isaac Futrell and Levica Cook. He had four older siblings with him being the youngest of the five. 

He can be found in the Stewart County, Tennessee Federal Census for 1850 through 1880.  John Calvin Futrell died without leaving a will. There are documents scattered throughout the Probate Books, Guardian Bond, Year of supplies for widow, etc.  John’s estate was probated on 11 Jan 1898 in Stewart County, Tennessee.  

John Calvin Futrell and Alpha Jane Knight were married on 23 Apr 1859 in Stewart County, Tennessee.

Item 32, Last Entry

Alpha Jane Knight, daughter of Nathan B. Knight and Jane Clayton, was born on 27 Mar 1840. She died on 13 Jul 1909 at the age of 69 in Stewart County, Tennessee. 

John Calvin Futrell and Alpha Jane Knight had the following children:

i. Asa A. Futrell was born on 12 Apr 1860 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 8 Jan 1941 at the age of 80.

ii. Daniel Redden Futrell was born on 25 Apr 1862 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 19 Mar 1935 at the age of 72.

iii. Robert Lee Futrell was born on 11 Oct 1866 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 29 Oct 1953 at the age of 87 at Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 

iv. Mittie Jane Futrell was born on 12 Feb 1873 in Stewart County, Tennessee. She died on 29 Jun 1950 at the age of 77.

v. James Stokley Futrell was born on 12 Nov 1869 in Stewart County, Tennessee. No further information was found on James Stokley Futrell and he is believed to have died at a young age. 

vi. Marion Futrell was born about 1870 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 23 Mar 1891 at the age of 21. 

vii. Dillie Ann Futrell, born 9 Aug 1875, Stewart County, Tennessee; married Albert King, 18 Aug 1892, Stewart County, Tennessee; died 28 Sep 1955.

viii. Leona Futrell was born on 15 Dec 1877 in Stewart County, Tennessee. She died on 20 Sep 1955 at the age of 77 in Hoxie, Lawrence, Arkansas.

ix. Starkey David Futrell was born on 15 Mar 1880 in Stewart County, Tennessee.  He died on 13 Sep 1955 at the age of 75 in Calloway County, Kentucky. 

John Calvin Futrell is my 2nd Cousin 5X Removed. 

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  1. The Calloway County Genealogical Society, Bible records of Calloway County and adjoining counties (Calloway County, Kentucky: The Calloway County Genealogical Society, 1971), pages 115 &116.

2. 1860 U. S. Census, Stewart County, Tennessee, population schedule, District 8, Stewart County, Tennessee, Page: 492 (Stamped); Line 8, Dwelling 1012, Family 1014, Household of John FUTRELL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 896.

3. 1870 U. S. Census, Stewart County, Tennessee, population schedule, District 8, Stewart County, Tennessee, Page: #325 (Stamped); Line 15, Dwelling 110, Family 108, Household of John FUTRELL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025); citing National Archives Microfilm M593.

4. 1880 U. S. Census, Stewart County, Tennessee, population schedule, Great Western Furnace, Stewart, Tennessee, enumeration district (ED) 158, Page: #294B (Stamped); Line 5, Dwelling NL, Family 29, Household of J. C. FUTRELL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025); citing National Archives Microfilm T9.

5. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed February 2025); Memorial page for John Calvin Futrell; (5 February 1836–15 September 1897); Find a Grave memorial # 27481360, Citing Rushing Creek Cemetery; Stewart County, Tennessee, USA.

6. Stewart County, Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, John C Futrell; digital images, Ancestry.com, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com: online February 2025); Administrators Bonds and Letters, 1883-1967.

7. Stewart County, Tennessee, Estate Inventory and acct Sales, John C. Futrell.

8. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, John Calvin Futrell (5 February 1836–15 September 1897), Memorial # 27481360.

9. "Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025), MARRIAGE: John C Futvill [Futrell] & Alpha Knight, Marriage Date 23 Apr 1859; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/24538:1169.

10. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Alpha Jane Knight Futrell (27 March 1840–13 July 1909), Memorial # 27481369.

11. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Alpha Jane Knight Futrell (27 March 1840–13 July 1909), Memorial # 27481369.

12. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Starkey David Futrell (15 March 1880–13 September 1955), Memorial # 21679587.

The Wives of Williams/Williamson Eddins

[Note:] The Senior William Eddins (1757-Nov 1822) is my 4th Great Grandfather. Williams or Williamson Eddins is his son. There is a lot of misinformation and created information about this family. Forty-five years ago, he was William Eddins, then he became William B. Eddins and today he is William Benjamin Eddins according to many trees. The truth is no document has been presented showing him to be anything other than William Eddins and the maiden name of his first wife Nancy and his second wife is still unknown. Many don’t even know that he was twice married.]  

Williams or Williamson Eddins was borne abt 1781 to William Eddins and his wife Nancy [Last name unknown, LNU]. 

Williams or Williamson was the first borne of nine children borne to William and Nancy. [If it weren’t for a lawsuit no one would know the names of the two wives of William the Elder.] 

About 1808, at age 27, Williams is said to have married Elizabeth Ingram most likely in Chesterfield District, South Carolina. This marriage year is based on the birth of their 1st borne, a daughter, on 23 August 1809. No document has been found and presented as evidence that Williams 1st wife was Elizabeth Ingram. 

NOTE: AS A MATTER OF FACT, NO DOCUMENT HAS BEEN FOUND WITH ELIZABETH INGRAM, WIFE OF WILLIAMS EDDINS NAME ON IT. The only source for her is a created FindaGrave Memorial with no proof, no source, no tombstone. No-one alive today knows when she died or where she was buried. 

After the birth of 5 children, 2 daughters and 3 sons, Williams and his first wife moved their family from Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Butler County, Alabama. 

There his 1st wife died, and Williams entered into marriage with Hannah Wilson a daughter of James Wilson & Lydia [last name unknown].  

Williams Eddins was a widow with 6 children. William and Hannah are known to have two children: 

 

Deed:

Williams Eddins, Wilson Eddins and PR Eddins, Pike County, Alabama, Deed Book A, page 83

27 Sep 1832

Pike County, Alabama

Pike county Deed Bk A, Page 83; Top of Page -Deed of Gift from Williams Eddins to grandson Pleasant R Eddins; Bottom of Page - Deed of Gift to children of Williams Eddins named William R, Calvin T, Matilda, Mahala Elizabeth, and Lysian (phonetic spelling for Lizzie Ann). Body of Deed of Gift says "William Eddins", but the Clerk notes the name "Williams Eddins" in the certification and "Williams Eddins" in the signature on page 84.

Deed:

Williams Eddins Deed to Pleasant R. Eddins DB 1, pg 83

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} Know all men by these presents that I, Williams Eddins in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have for Pleasant R. Eddins, my grandson as well as for the consideration of one dollar do this day give grant and warrant unto the said Pleasant R. Eddins the following property to wit one Negro girl by the name of Rachael to have and to hold the above property in his own right and possession forever. I do hereby warrant and defend the said property unto him the said Pleasant R. Eddins against myself my heirs Executors & administrators in testimony whereunto I have set my Hand and seal this Sept 27th 1832.

                                                            Williams Eddins {seal}

Witness: Francis X his mark Williamson, Wilson Eddins 

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} I John D. Curtis Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Williams Eddins who signed the within instrument this day personally appeared before me and acknowledged that he signed sealed and delivered the same on the day and date therein mentioned for the purposes therein expressed. October 1st. 1832

Recorded 5th Oct 1832 John D. Curtis  clk {seal}

Deed:

Williams Eddins Deed to Children DB 1, pg 83-84

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} Know all men by these presents that I, William Eddins in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have for William R. Eddins, my son as well as for the consideration of one dollar do this day give grant and warrant unto the said William R. Eddins the following property to wit one Negro woman by the name of Sarah to have and to hold the above property own right and title forever. I do this day also on conditions of natural love and affections which I have for Calvin T. Eddins my son the following property to wit one Negro boy by the name of John to have and to hold as his own right and property forever. I do also give to Matilda Eddins my daughter the following property to wit two cows and calves also one bay mare worth one hundred dollars to have and to hold as her own property forever. I do also give Mahala Elizabeth Eddins my daughter the following property to wit ten cows and calves to have and to hold as her own property. I do also give my daughter Lysian [Lizzie Ann] Eddins my daughter the following property to wit ten cows and calves to have and to hold as her own property forever. 

Page 84

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} I John D. Curtis Clerk of the County court of said County do hereby certify that Williams Eddins who signed the within instrument this day personally appeared before me and acknowledged that he signed sealed and delivered the same on the day and date therein mentioned for the purposes therein expressed. October 1st. 1832

Recorded 5th Oct 1832 John D. Curtis C. {seal}

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3S7-6CL?i=71&cat=73280 [Image 72 of 576]

Children not named are Catherine C. Eddins married Rev. Noah Parker and Wilson W. Eddins, deceased leaving his son Pleasant R. Eddins, grandson of Williams Eddins. 

Both, Williams/Williamson Eddins died after 1860 in Butler County, Alabama. His wife Hannah Wilson died after 1850 and before 1860. No exact birth or death dates have been found for them. 

Williams/Williamson Eddins is my 3rd Great Grand Uncle. 

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1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 3 November 2018); Memorial page for Williamson Eddins; (1781–1865); Find a Grave memorial # 114811477, Citing Butler County, Alabama, USA; Eddins/Dees Family Cemetery.

2. Alabama, Deed Book:  E, Page 290-291, Moses Jones & Ux to Washington Eddins; Register of Deeds, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

3. Land Deed - Williams Eddins Deed to Children; 27 September 1832; Deed Book #DB 1; Page(s) pg 83-84; The Chancery Clerk's Office; Troy, Pike County, Alabama; 3 March 2019.

4. Alabama, Deed Book: "P", Page 316-317, William Eddins & wife To Deed Benjamin E. Norris; Register of Deeds, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

5. 1850 U. S. Census, Monroe County, Alabama, population schedule, Monroe County, Alabama, Page: 57A(stamped) Line 8, Dwelling 829, Family 829, Household of Wm EDDINS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 8 November 2018); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 11.

6. 1860 U. S. Census, Butler County, Alabama, population schedule, Precinct 3, Butler, Alabama, Page: 143(stamped); Line 23, Dwelling 1053, Family 1053, A. J. CEAVEY [SEARCY]; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com: online January 2024); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_3.

7. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Elizabeth Ingram Eddins (1790–1828), Memorial:#114811563.

8. "Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: online February 2025), Marriage: Williams Eddins & Hannah Dedman, Marriage Date 18 Oct 1833.

9. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4192/records/1111274

The Machu Picchu Excursion

In March 2000, I took my fiancée Melba and my son Charles, Jr. on a 7 day excursion to see Machu Picchu. 

Our flight took us to Atlanta then non-stop to Lima, Peru. Our hotels on this excursion were exquisite.

From Lima, Peru we traveled by air to the City of Cusco, Peru. Cusco was an exciting city. Cusco is considered the oldest living city of the Americas. 

Cusco held a profoundly significant role within the Inca Empire. ³ Here's a breakdown of its key functions:   

Capital of the Empire:

Cusco was the political, administrative, and military center of the Tawantinsuyu, the Inca Empire. This meant it was the heart from which the vast empire was governed.   

Religious Center:

It was the most important religious center in the empire. The Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) was a central place of worship. Cusco was considered a sacred city.   

Symbolic Importance:

The city held immense symbolic value. It was seen as the center of the Inca world, and its layout and architecture reflected this.   

Administrative Hub:

Cusco served as the administrative hub, where decisions were made and from where the empire was managed.   

Center of Culture:

It was a center for Inca culture, housing nobles, priests, and skilled artisans.   

In essence, Cusco was the nerve center of the Inca Empire, playing a vital role in its political, religious, and cultural life. [Source: Gemini.ai]

But the true highlight was yet to come. On March 27th, 2000 a bus and train ride transported us to the foot of Machu Picchu. Then, a final, winding bus ascent revealed a sight that stole my breath away.

Emerging from the bus, the view was simply breathtaking.

Nestled high in the Andes Mountains, the ancient Incan village of Machu Picchu unfolded like a hidden gem amidst the clouds. Terraced fields cascaded down the slopes, their lush green hues contrasting beautifully against the rugged stone structures. Each stone building, with its masterful craftsmanship, seemed to whisper stories of an ancient civilization.

The mountains surrounding the site rose dramatically, their peaks shrouded in mist, adding an air of mystery and reverence. The Urubamba River snaked its way far below, glinting in the sunlight and completing the awe-inspiring panorama. The quiet hum of nature filled the air, birds chirping, the gentle rustle of leaves, and the occasional echo of footsteps on the stone pathways.

The entire scene felt like a place frozen in time, where history and nature come together in perfect harmony. It's an overwhelming reminder of the ingenuity and spirit of the Inca people. It's a sight that imprints itself on your soul, leaving you with a deep sense of wonder. It's incredible that such places exist in our world.

After a too-short two hours (plus a history lesson!), we descended for lunch before the four-hour train ride back to Cusco. We bedded down for the night in The Monastery, a gorgeous hotel in Cusco.

Machu Picchu is also referred to as the “Lost City of the Inca”. Its was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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1. Personal experience

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu

3, Gemini.ai