Janet: I will start copying stuff on Monday. In the meantime, you may have more fun looking at the information in a different format with the "memo" parts printed. See below. At the end there is an index. As I was looking through this, I will need to revise my theory about James Tolle, Catherine and Priscilla Suddeth. I have a 1783 tax roll that shows James in Fauquier County, Virginia, not in South Carolina. Then again, the birth date of the oldest girl, Lucinda, of 1780 has its only source as the 1850 Census which is notoriously inaccurate when round numbers like age 70 are given. If you look in the Fauquier County, Virginia tax rolls, you will see the Suddeths and Normans living on the same land as the Tolles. I am sure that this is the same James. Anyway, that is the most conjecture I have in this. Tom 1 Roger Tolle ---------------------------------------- Birth: 1642 Death: 22 Jan 1709, St Mary's County, Maryland Roger Tolle arrived in America aboard the ship Adventure of Hull on January 20, 1663. He was one of 29 persons transported to Maryland by Thomas Mountfort. "The 16th of December 1670, came Roger Tole of Dorchester County [Maryland] and proved right unto fifty acres of land it being due him for his time of service performed in this Province, which he assigns as followeth: (viz) I Roger Tole doe assign my right and title to fifty acres of land to me due for my time of service performed here in this province to William Hargrove. Witness my hand and seal the 17th of December one thousand six hundred and seventy." Roger Tole. Roger Tolle was in St. Mary's County, Maryland by 1674. August 17, 1680, Roger Tolle and John Saxon made claim to 50 acres of land each that had been earned for indentured service of Roger's wife, Elizabeth, and John's wife, Ann. On October 26, 1680, they had this combined 100 acre tract of land surveyed as "Towles Discovery." This land bordered on the east side of St. George River and the north side of Hunting Creek adjacent to "Porke Hall." On April 8, 1682, Roger transferred his portion of the land to Daniel Moy. On April 1, 1682, Roger Tolle had the land known as "Towles Last Shift" sruveyed which was 100 acres held of the Manor of West St. Marys. He also leased 300 acres known as "Chancellors Old Orchard" which were nearby for planting. Roger Tolle wrote his will on November 8, 1708 and it was probated on January 22, 1709. All 8 children are listed in his will which was witnessed by John Miller, Ann Miller and William Aisquith. In his will, Roger Tolle left "a parcell of old books, 1 large bible and 3 small bibles." The total inventory was L84.10 (84 pounds sterling). Spouse: Elizabeth Children: Tobias (~1670-1729) Thomas John (-<1726) Mary Ursula (-<1723) Tamar Timothy (-<1745) Elizabeth (~1700-) 1.1 Tobias Tolle ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1670 Death: 9 Jul 1729, St Mary's County, Maryland Occ: Tobacco Grower Tobias was probably born in St. Mary's County, Maryland. From his father, he inherited 100 acres of the plantation called "Chancellors Old Orchard" for which he paid rent according to its lease. He was also given a cow named "Collumpas" and an equal share of his father's sheep. He was also given power of "trust" over his sister, Eliza's, share of her father's estate until she came of age. Tobias had a large estate, but died without a will. The inventory of his estate included livestock, furniture, linens, tools, etc. At the time of his death, the estate amounted to L 103 (103 pounds sterling). The estate was finally settled by December of 1730. Tobias' "next of kin" are listed as John Tolle and Robert Taller (Taylor). Tobias and Rebecca had only one child, Roger. Spouse: Rebecca Taller or Taylor (?) Children: Roger (~1705-1780) 1.1.1 Roger Tolle ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1705 Death: 22 May 1780, Fauquier County, Virginia Occ: Farmer and Tobacco grower Roger Tolle is mentioned in the will of his grandfather as a contingent beneficiary of 100 acres of land called Towles Last Shift. The will was dated November 1708, so Roger was alive by this time. Roger was born in St. Mary's County, Maryland and is found in many records during the next 60 years. In April of 1747, Roger was appointed administrator of his uncle John Tolle's estate. A lease made on December 25, 1746 for 143 acres in Snow Hill Manor lists the three oldest sons of Roger as: Jonathan Tolle, John Tolle, and Roger Tolle, and in January of 1768, those sons are listed as being 33, 31 and 26. On St. Mary's College Campus are the remains of the house built by Roger Tolle in 1746 when Roger Tolle was a proprietary tenant on what had been called "Pope's Freehold" in the 1600s. Roger sold it to Reverend Moses Tabbs in 1764. The house was described in 1765 as being a "good dwelling, with brick chimneys and measured 28 by 16 feet. It was one story high, and had brick footings for two chimneys, one at each end. Roger Tolle and his family had only two rooms downstairs and two chambers in the attic. The meals were cooked in a separate kitchen near the house where the family slaves also lived. A 20 by 30 foot "tobacco barn" completed the farmstead On March 21, 1767, Roger bought 180 acres of land in Fauquier County, Virginia from Burgess Smith and his wife, Alice. On May 26, 1776, Roger and wife, Sarah, sold 100 acres to Thomas Owsley, leaving them 80 acres. Roger's will was written on February 2, 1778, signed and sealed in the presence of Edward and Mary Turner, and Elizabeth Grogans. The will was probated on May 22, 1780. Spouse: Sarah Death: 1787, Fauquier County, Virginia Marr: abt 1734 Children: James Lewis (ca1750-1814) Jonathan (1735-) John (1737-ca1787) Nancy Ann (1740-~1800) Roger (1742-) Stephen (~1746-1791) George (1748-1820) 1.1.1.1a James Lewis Tolles* ---------------------------------------- Birth: ca 1750, Fauquier County, Virginia Death: 5 May 1814, Wilkes County, Georgia Occ: Farmer James was appointed surveyor of roads in Fauquier County, Virginia in April 1776. James Toles' son, Suddeth Toles, applied for a pension for his father's service in the Revolutionary War. According to Suddeth, James Toles served from 1777 to 1783 under the command of General George Washington. Although several of James' brothers appear on the muster rolls of the 9th Continental Army under General Washington, no mention of James appears. However, James was granted 2 draws of land in the 1803 Georgia Land Lottery for his service in the Revolutionary War. James is on the personal tax rolls of Fauquier County for 1783 and 1784. In 1783, James Tolle is listed as having his own house "1 male over 21, 3 cattle, 1 horse and 0 slaves." In the 1787 deed, his wife is listed as "Catherine" and they are said to be living in the "new Purchase." New Purchase probably refers to York County, South Carolina. For years, the area was a disputed area between North and South Carolina. In 1780, the boundary line was settled and York County was referred to as the "New Acquisition" or "New Purchase" until at least 1785 when York County was officially created. It appears that Catherine died about 1787. On July 26, 1787, Averilla Perkins sold land in Wilkes County, Georgia to Lawrence Suddeth "both of Wilkes County." The land consisted of 400 acres of Fishing Creek. The deed was witnesses by Jared Suddeth, Jessy Perkins and James Tolle. [Deed Book EE p. 16] On May 10, 1788 Lawrence Suddeth sold 200 acres out of the 400 above to James Suddeth. The witnesses were Jesse Norman, Betsy Norman and James L. Tole. [Deed Book EE p. 77] In 1796, John Glass sold land to James Tole consisting of 150 acres on Newford Creek, including the "plantation where the said James Tole now lives." The land is described as being "on and down the creek to the mouth of the branch of the north side of the creek and up the bank." [Deed Book RR p. 157] Newford Creek is due north of Danburg, Ga. From 1790 to 1805, James Tole is listed as living on the same 150 acres with no slaves. His property is listed as being adjacent to Jesse Norman, William Pullen and Richard Heard James died in 1811 in Wilkes County, Georgia. Spouse: Priscillia Suddeth Birth: 1 Sep 1757, Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co. Va Death: 1826, Wilkes County, Georgia Father: James Bennett Suddeth, II (ca1720-1795) Mother: Hannah Jarrett or Barret Marr: ca 1789 Children: James Lewis (1792-ca1852) Suddeth (1794->1850) Barsheba (1796-<1850) Frances (1798-) Hannah (1800-) Mary (1800-) Rebecca (1803-<1870) Other Spouses Catherine 1.1.1.1a.1a James Lewis Toles* ---------------------------------------- Birth: 1792 Death: ca 1852 Occ: Farmer and landowner in Wilkes Co Georgia in 1821 James Toles married Isabella Norman (nee Heard) on February 2, 1819 in Wilkes County, Georgia. At the time, Isabella had 6 small children. At about that time, James Toles was appointed guardian of the small Norman children. [The law discriminated against women selling land and being guardians at that time] In Volume 1 of Wilkes County Records, p. 38, James Toles, jr petitions the court to allow him to sell the real property of the orphans of Lewis Norman, deceased. In Volume 11, page 168, William Saffold and James Tole, jr make a return showing the estate of Lewis Norman, deceased. On page 185, the administrators make a property division order dated December 26, 1820 to: James Tole for Harris S. Norman, Amanda Catherine Norman, Elizabeth J. Norman, Jesse A. Norman, Teressa E. Norman and Richard H. Norman. The division included certain slaves to each child. After 1827, John D. Hinton was appointed guardian of Terresa E. Norman and Richard H. Norman in Coweta County, Georgia. James was a "farmer and landowner" in Wilkes Co, Georgia in 1821. In the mid 1820's, James moved to Jackson Co, Georgia. After Isabella's death, James remarried to Sarah Nall (1798-Nov 15, 1869). Around 1837, James and Sarah moved from Jackson County to Cherokee Co, Alabama near the New Moon.Broomtown community. On December 21, 1851, James Toles was assigned land in Section 31 of Township 7 South, Range 11 Easssst, Tract Book, Page 159 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Spouse: Isabella Elizabeth Heard Birth: 18 Sep 1789 Death: 1830, Jackson County, Georgia Father: Richard Heard (1756-1817) Mother: Elizabeth Coleman (1762-1840) Marr: 2 Feb 1819, Wilkes County, Georgia Children: James "Lewis" (1819->1880) Martha (1822-1892) Isabella Emaline (1828-1916) William Southard (1829-) Other Spouses Sarah Nalls 1.1.1.1a.1a.1a James "Lewis" Toles* ---------------------------------------- Birth: Dec 1819, Jackson Co, Gerogia Death: aft 1880 Spouse: Mary Evelyn Braziel Birth: 29 Oct 1826 Death: 1851 Children: Sarah Arminta (1845-) Julius William (1848-) William Henry (1851-1902) Other Spouses Minerva Catherine Collier 1.1.1.1a.1a.1a.1 Sarah Arminta Toles ---------------------------------------- Birth: 24 Mar 1845 Spouse: Ambrose Franklin Weaver Children: Sarah M. (1863-) 1.1.1.1a.1a.1a.1.1 Sarah M. Weaver ---------------------------------------- Birth: 1863 1.1.1.1a.1a.1a.2 Julius William Toles ---------------------------------------- Birth: 1848 Spouse: Lilla Anderson 1.1.1.1a.1a.1a.3 William Henry Toles ---------------------------------------- Birth: 4 Jul 1851 Death: 20 Dec 1902 Burial: Daughtery Cemetery, Emory, Texas Spouse: Elizabeth Ann King Birth: 29 May 1837 Death: 13 Mar 1903 Children: William Edward (1872-1931) John William (1875-1902) 1.1.1.1a.1a.1a.3.1 William Edward Toles ---------------------------------------- Birth: 10 Jan 1872 Death: 10 Aug 1931 1.1.1.1a.1a.1a.3.2 John William Toles ---------------------------------------- Birth: 26 Apr 1875 Dea