1830 Tax List~Trigg County, Kentucky

One of the big mysteries and unanswered questions in my genealogical database is ~When did Ruth Moultrie Cook pass away? What is her death date?

No Obituary, tombstone or death notice has been found for Ruth Cook. She appeared in the following Tax lists for Trigg County, Kentucky – 1820, 1821, 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829 and 1830.

The 1830 Tax List (shown here) is the last entry I have found for Ruth Cook. She is definitely not listed in the 1831 tax list. Every page has been checked and there is no entry for Ruth Cook. 

Speculation varies as to when she passed away. Some say she died in 1829; others say she died in 1830. I have seen no specific date for her death.

Her FindAGrave memorial says she died in 1829. The memorial implied that a tombstone exits but no tombstone is attached to the memorial. 

If you have any information about the death of Ruth Moultrie Cook I would love to hear from you. 

Ruth Moultrie Cook is my 5th Great Grand Aunt.

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[1] Trigg County, Kentucky, "Taxable Property in the County of Trigg (1820-1849), 1830, Ruth COOK; Image 368 of 1214, Kentucky Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.

[2] Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 January 2020); Memorial page for Ruth Moultrie Cook; (1775–1829); Find a Grave memorial # 19463197, Citing In 1982 this grave is located on Finis Berkley farm near Laura Furnace.; Trigg County, Kentucky.

When Did Tabitha Cook Lindsey Pass Away

Tabitha Cook was born about 1805 to Daniel Cook and Ruth Moultrie of Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Her father died shortly after her birth, some say in 1812, but no actual death date has been found to prove his exact death date.

Her Mother, Ruth Moultrie Cook moved the family to Kentucky sometime around the year 1816. There at a very young age Tabitha married James Lindsey on 18 October 1819.

Transcription:

State of Kentucky}
Christian County)
         I do hereby certify that in pursuance of a Licensee from the Clerk of Sd County I  Solemnize the rites of Matrimony between James Lindsey & Tabitha Cook on the 18th October 1819.----                                      Abner Boyd

The James and Tabitha Lindsey household in the 1820 Census:

1820 CENSUS: Trigg, Trigg, Kentucky; NARA Roll: M33_29; Image: 16; Page: 4; Line 13; Household of James LINDSEY; 1 Male over age 45; 1 Female over age 45; 1 male age 16-25 and 1 Female age 10-15. Also 8 slaves.

I have yet to determine the exact age of both James and Tabitha Lindsey. We do know that Tabitha was James’ 2nd Wife and that he had at least one son, Sackfield Sanford Lindsey, and two daughters from the first marriage. No children have been identified from the 2nd marriage and it is believed that Tabitha Cook Lindsey died quite young.

On 7 November 1825, “James Lindsey and Eleanor his wife sold a tract of land for the good will and affection the Sd. James Lindsey bears to his son, Sackfield S. Lindsey. It is believed that Eleanor is the 3rd wife of James Lindsey. Thus, Tabitha died before this land Deed was executed on 7 Novemeber 1825.   

James Lindsey wrote his will on 3 Mar 1837 in Trigg County, Kentucky. He left everything to his wife, Eleanor, and at her death the two daughters because Sackfield had already received his share. It is not known when James died but it was after the date of this Last Will and Testament.

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

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[1] 1820, Trigg County, Kentucky, population schedule, Trigg, Trigg, Kentucky;, Page: 4; Line 13, Household of James LINDSEY; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 2 January 2020); citing NARA publication M33_29.

[2] "Kentucky Marriage Records, 1783-1965," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : Viewed 3 February 2019), Marriage: James Lindsey & Tabitha Cook; Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1819.

[3] https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLX-KS9F-R?cat=432792 

[4] https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4F-X9MP-B?cc=1804888

[5] https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9S7-W7DM?i=397

Amanuensis Monday~1825 Land Deed, James Lindsay to Ruthy Cook

Amanuensis Monday is a Web Blog theme started by blogger John Newmark. You can access his blog here.

A full explanation of the Amanuensis Monday blog theme can be found here.

Today's Amanuensis Monday subject is a Land Deed from James Lindsay to Ruthy Cook, 1825. ¹

Page 276
JAMES LINDSAY to RUTHY COOK DEED

This Indenture made this 21st day of November 1825, Between James Lindsay of the County of Trig[g] and State of Kentucky of the one part and Ruthy Cook of the County of Stewart and sate of Tennessee of the other part.
Witnefsetgh that for and in consideration of the sum of two Hundred dollars to me in hand paid by the sd Ruthy Cook, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the Sd. Lindsay hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain + sell deliver in full and confirm unto the said Ruthy Cook their heirs and afsigns forever the following tract of lands situate on the South side of Cumberland River on the Sd Rivers in the said county of Trigg and in the sate of Kentucky bounded as follows to wit: beginning in woods and figures as follows July 15th 1798 Surveyed for Adam Craig 666 2/3 of land by virtue of an entry made August 6th 1784, lying on the South side of Cumberland River adjoining the upper end of Zachariah Johnson’s entry No. 100. Beginning at his upper corner on the river a hickory gum and hoopwood and marked Z (Double E back to back)  thence with said Johnson’s line West 173 poles crofsing a pond to a stake (xxxx stake) in said line thence South 11 E. 150 poles to a stake in the original line thence East 173 poles to a beech and maple near the river thence down the
same North 140- North 25 West 50 poles North 18 West 120 to the beginning containing 333 acres of land be the same more or lefs, together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining To have and to hold the land and hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the Sd Ruthy Cook her heirs and afsigns forever and the Sd James Lindsey for himself his heirs, executors or administrators the aforesaid tract of land and appurtenances with the said Ruthy Cook her heirs or afsigns forever. In Witnefs, whereof the Said James Lindsey hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and date above this 21 day of November 1825.
Signed, sealed                                                James Lindsey {Seal}
and delivered in the
presence of
Nathan Futrell
Blunt Alsobrook

Page 277
Trigg County, to wit: The foregoing Indenture of bargain and Sale of one
James Lindsey to Ruthy Cook was on the 17th day of April 1826 proven before me, by the oath of Nathan Futrell and on the 24 June 1826 also proven by the oath of Blunt Alsobrook both subscribing witnesses thereto, to be the act and deed, hand and seal of said Lindsey the grantor therein named, for the purposes therein, and the same was ordered to be recorded. In testimony whereof  deed Seal the same together with this certificate we truly recorded in my office. I have hereunto set my hand as clerk of the County Court for the county aforesaid.
                                                                              WillCannon C. C. C.

James Lindsay was the son-in-law of Ruth Cook. He married Ruth’s daughter Tillitha Cook on 18 October 1819 in Christian County, Kentucky.

Most on-line trees show that Ruth Cook died in 1829. None are more specific than 1829 and none of them have a source for the year 1829. Thus this is a doubtful date and the death of both Ruth Moultrie and her husband, Daniel Cook, still remains a mystery. 


James Lindsay is the husband of my 1st Cousin 6 times removed.




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[1] Land Deed - JAMES LINDSEY to RUTHY COOK; 21 November 1825; Deed Book #B; Page(s) 276 and 277; Register of Deeds; Cadiz, Trigg County, KY; 10 August 2019.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLX-KS9F-K?i=446&cat=432792

DEED of GIFT~From Mother to Sons

RUTH COOK TO JOHN COOK AND OTHERS DEED OF GIFT
Know all men by these presents That I Ruth Cook of Stewart County and State of Tennessee in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear unto my beloved children John Cook, William Irving Cook, Abraham Martin Cook also for divers good causes and considerations me the said Ruth Cook hereunto moving hath given granted and confirmed and by these presents do give grant and confirm unto the said John Cook, William Irving Cook, Abraham Martin Cook all and singular my goods chattels plates, towels leases and personal estate whatsoever in whose hands custody or possession soever they may be within the state of Tennessee.
To have hold and enjoy alien singular the said goods chattels and personal estate aforesaid unto the said John Cook, William Irving Cook, Abraham Martin Cook their executors and administrators and assigns to a the on proper use and behoof of the said John Cook, William Irving Cook, Abraham Martin Cook their executors and administrators and assigns forever and I the said Ruth Cook all and singular the goods chattels personal estate and other premises to the said John Cook, William Irving Cook, Abraham Martin Cook their executors and administrators and assigns against me the Ruth Cook my executors and administrators all and every other person and persons whosoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents all and singular which said goods chattels personal estate and other the premises I the said Ruth Cook in full possession by delivering to them the said goods lands and tenements before the delivering and sealing of these presents in the name of these whole premises hereby granted.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 30th of September 1824.
                                                                  Ackd. Ruth X her mark Cook {Seal}
Test. John X his mark Crain
Jesse ______

State of Tennessee, Stewart County Court, May Term 1824
The deed of conveyances was acknowledged in open court and ordered to be registered.
                                                               Test W. Williams, Clerk
Registered December 14th, 1824


Ruth Moultrie Cook is the wife of my 5th Great Grand Uncle, Daniel Cook.  






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[1] Land Deed - RUTH COOK TO JOHN COOK AND OTHERS DEED OF GIFT; 30 September 1824; Deed Book #7; Page(s) 216; Register of Deeds; Dover, Stewart County, TN; 10 August 2019. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4T-S9W5-S?i=113&cat=259655