Elizabeth, daughter of Alexander Gordon & Sarah Lee, born Mar 13, 1795 SC died Dec 11, 1858 Robertson Co TN & buried at Widick Cemetery.
Married: David James Walton about 1820 Robertson Co TN. He is the son of Dr. Martin Walton & Elizabeth Johnson. He was born 1790 VA, died Aug 17, 1845 Robertson Co TN & buried at Widick Cemetery.
Occupation: Farmer
Cause of Death: Axe murder by two slaves

Children of Elizabeth & David:
1. Alexander born Feb 11, 1821 Robertson Co TN, died Jan 2, 1846 Robertson Co TN, buried at Widick Cemetery, Robertson Co TN. He never married.
2. Elizabeth Permelia born Mar 29, 1823 Robertson Co TN, died Aug 16, 1874 Simpson Co KY & buried at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
Married: (1) John Zech (Zeck) Nov 8, 1840 Robertson Co TN. He died before June 1, 1844 Robertson Co TN.
Children: R. Angelina Zech (Zeck) born 1841 Robertson Co TN.
Married: (2) James William Herndon about 1845 Simpson Co KY. James was born Mar 2, 1818 KY. He is the son of James Herndon & Mary West "Polly".
Children: Lucinda T., Martha H., William, & N.H. (fem).
3. Martha L. born Oct 9, 1825 Robertson Co TN, died Jan 11, 1846 Robertson Co TN & buried at Widick Cemetery.
Married: George T. Herndon Mar 30, 1845 Robertson Co TN. He was born 1821 KY & is the son of James Herndon & Mary West "Polly".
Children: George T., James F. & William T.
4. Caroline born Jan 4, 1828 Robertson Co TN, died Dec 31, 1854 Robertson Co TN.
Married: Carroll Huey Apr 18, 1847 Robertson Co TN. He is the son of Joseph Huey & Mary Morgan.
Children: Thomas J. & Joseph Walton
5. Simeon born 1830 Robertson Co TN.
6. George Washington born July 29, 1833 Robertson Co TN, died Apr 14, 1872 Springfield MO.
Married: Mary Pitt Dec 29, 1854 Robertson Co TN
Children: G.W. (male) & W.F. (male)
7. Parallie "Parlee" born about 1838 Robertson Co TN.
Married: George W. Randolph Aug 28, 1856 Robertson Co TN. He was born about 1830 TN.
Children: Florence, Simeon, Bob & Clinton

Notes:
1. 1790 David James Walton was born in VA.
2. Mar 13, 1795 Elizabeth was born in SC. Birth date is from gravestone marker. The census records indicate she may have been born in 1803/05.
3. May 1817 Deed - John Edwards to David Walton, 100 acres of land registered in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 4, pg 341)
4. Feb 1818 Deed - David Walton to Martin Walton, 50 acres of land registered in county court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 8)
5. Feb 1818 Deed - Thomas Stark to Martin Walton, 50 acres of land registered in county court. David Walton served as a witness. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 10)
6. May 1818 David Walton served on a jury in the case of Jesse James vs James Hicks & Daniel Horton. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 67-68)
7. May 1818 David Walton served as juror in the case of John Hutchison vs Plummer Willis. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 70)
8. Aug 1818 Sally Henry vs David J. Walton, case filed in County Court is transferred to Circuit Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 83)
9. Aug 1818 Deed - David J. Walton to Meredith Walton, 50 acres & witnessed by John Morgan (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 99)
10. 1820 - David Walton is selected for road repair under overseer Henry Hart. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 60)
11. 1820 - David & Elizabeth were married about this time period in Robertson Co TN.
12. Feb 2, 1820 Deed - Martin Walton to David J. Walton, 60 acres of land. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk P, pg 407-409)
13. Feb 1821 Deed - Martin Walton to David Walton, 60 acres of land. (Bk 6, pg 203)
14. Feb 11, 1821 Alexander Walton was born in Robertson Co TN.
15. Mar 1822 Deed - Martin Walton to David J. Walton, 40 acres of land. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 460)
16. Sep 24, 1822 Deed - David J. Walton from Thomas Morgan, 23 acre tract of land which had been part of a 50 acre survey #15475 granted to Thomas Morgan in 1815. Witnesses: William Campbell & Reuben Morgan. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk U, pg 97)
17. Nov 7, 1822 a note on David J. Walton is listed in the inventory of Thomas Morgan, dec'd. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 481-482)
18. Spring 1823 David J. Walton is assigned to road repair/maintenance. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 7, pg 118)
19. Mar 29, 1823 Elizabeth Permelia Walton was born in Robertson Co TN.
20. July 15, 1823 Deed - David J. Walton from Wm. Campbell, 16 acres, witnesses were Seth Flood & E.D. Hardaway. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk S, pg 186-187)
21. July 23, 1823 Deed - David J. Walton from E. Morgan, 65 acres. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk S, pg 178-179)
22. Aug 1823 David J. Walton served on a jury in the trial of State of TN vs William Lougan. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 7, pg 260)
23. Aug 1823 David J. Walton served on jury at trial of Wm Mitchell vs Thomas Williams. (Robt Co TN Court Bk 7, pg 262)
24. Aug 1823 David J. Walton served as juror in trial of Wilson Whitehead vs James Pike. (Robt Co TN Court Bk 7, pg 266)
25. 1823 David J. Walton assigned to serve as juror Nov next term of County Court. (Robt Co TN Court Bk 7, pg 276)
26. Nov 1823 David J. Walton, Alexander Gordon & Joseph Hughey assigned to road repair/maintenance. (Robt Co TN Court Bk 7, pg 285)
27. Nov 11, 1823 David J. Walton, Alexander Gordon, Joseph Hughey & others assigned to road repair/maintenance. (Robt Co TN Court Bk 7, pg 298)
28. Nov 1823 David J. Walton elected to serve on a grand jury. (Robt Co TN Court Bk 7, pg 299)
29. 1824 David Walton served as a juror in the trial of John Newton vs Jephtha Gardner in county court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 7, pg 499)
30. Aug 8, 1825 David Walton was assigned to road repair/maintenance. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 8, pg 146)
31. Oct 9, 1825 Martha L. Walton was born in Robertson Co TN.
32. May 8, 1826 David Walton was assigned to road repair/maintenance. (Robt Co TN Bk 8, pg 305)
33. Jan 4, 1828 Caroline Walton was born in Robertson Co TN.
34. 1830 Robertson Co TN census record lists David Walton as head of household which consisted of 1 male 5-10yrs, 1 male 10-15yrs, 1 male 30-40yrs, 2 females 0-5yrs, 1 female 5-10yrs, 1 female 20-30yrs. They owned one slave. (pg 423, line 5)
35. Jan 23, 1830 Elizabeth is named in the will of her father, Alexander Gordon & is bequeathed a slave named Polly. Will was registered in Court Nov term 1831 Robertson Co TN. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 7, pg 480-481)
36. 1830 Simeon Walton was born in Robertson Co TN.
37. Feb 14, 1831 Elizabeth Walton was a witness to the Will of John Chowning (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 10, pg 98)
38. Jul 29, 1833 George Washington Walton was born in Robertson Co TN.
39. 1838 Parallie Walton was born in Robertson Co TN.
40. Sep 4, 1838 The county court dismissed a suit between David Walton & John Grant vs Geo C. Conrad. The court ordered the defendant Conrad to pay costs of the suit. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 33)
41. Oct 4, 1843 State of Tennessee vs Franklin & Alexander Walton for assault & battery. Alex pleads not guilty. The court declares a mistrial. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 7)
42. Oct 5, 1843 State of Tennessee vs Alexander Walton for assault & battery - Alex withdraws not guilty plea & pleads guilty & he is ordered by the court to pay one cent & costs of the prosecution. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 8)
43. Dec 1844, David J. Walton is issued Letter of Administration for the estate of his father, Martin Walton in Robertson Co TN. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 251)
44. Aug 17, 1845, David was murdered by his slaves, Ned & Peter Walton. David approached Ned & Peter who were chopping wood & an argument broke out between David & his 2 slaves & Ned axed David to death. One of his wounds was on the back of the neck 3 inches long & 2 inches deep which was believed to have killed him instantly. Ned & Peter were indicted Oct 8, 1845. The jury found Ned guilty of murder in the first degree. Peter was found not guilty & made to pay court costs. The Court appointed Sheriff Green Benton to execute Ned by hanging on Oct 31,1845. Witnesses said that Ned rode in a 2 horse wagon from the jail to the scaffold sitting in his coffin. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 160-164)
45. David is buried in Widick Cemetery in Robertson Co TN. Elizabeth never remarried. (book, Robertson Co TN Cemetery Records pub 1987, pg 260 - Durrett, Williams & Reid)
46. Sep 1, 1845 Vincent Williams was granted letter of estate for David J. Walton estate. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 462)
47. Sep 1845 Jesse B. White is paid a sum of $5 for his services as coroner on the body of David J. Walton. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 12, pg 179)
48. Sep 1845 Henry Hart, James Woodard & Leonard Dozier are appointed commissioners to allot a one year provisions to widow Elizabeth Walton. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 12, pg 180)
49. Sep 23, 1845 Elizabeth was awarded one year's provisions were set aside to help support her & her children. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 492)
50. Oct 8, 1845 Slaves Ned & Peter on trial for murder of David J. Walton. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 160-162)
51. Dec 1845 David J. Walton inventory submitted to Court - Vincent Williams Administrator (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 611-612)
52. Jan 2, 1846 Alexander Walton died in Robertson Co TN.
53. Jan 11, 1846 Martha L. Walton-Herndon died in Robertson Co TN.
54. Feb 7, 1846 Petition of David J. Walton heirs for dower to Sell Negroes recorded in Court. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 338)
55. Mar 1846 Vincent Williams was granted letter of estate in the Alexander Walton estate (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 570)
56. May 1846 An inventory of notes recorded in County Court on the estate of David J. Walton. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 611-612)
57. June 3, 1846 Petition of Vincent Williams, Admr of Alexander Walton estate, to sell Negroes - also, Petition of Heirs of David J. Walton & Alexander Walton to Sell Land. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Min, Bk C, pg 216)
58. June 1846 a list of property submitted in County Court for the settlement of the estate of Alexander Walton. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 12, pg 614-615)
59. Feb 10, 1848 Alexander Walton Heirs To Sell Land. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 344)
60. Feb 17, 1849 Heirs of Alexander Walton To Sell Land. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk C, pg 438)
61. Aug 10, 1850 Simpson Co KY census record shows James W. Herndon age 31, E.P. age 27, L.T. age 10, M.H. age 4, Wm age 2, N.H. age 1 & N.A. Zech age 9 on their farm. Their real estate is valued at $4000. E.P. Herndon & N.A. Zech were born in TN & all others in KY. (pg 16b, #202)
62. Sep 2, 1850 Robertson Co TN census record shows Elizabeth Walton as a 47 yr old widow farming in District 3 with real estate valued at $2000. Her children Simeon, Marion, George Washington & Parallie are living with her. (pg 21a, #306)
63. July 1851 Elizabeth Walton purchased a female slave for $117 from the estate of James Robertson, dec'd. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 12, pg 591)
64. Dec 31, 1854 Caroline Walton-Huey died in Robertson Co TN.
65. Dec 11, 1858, Elizabeth died in Robertson Co TN & was buried at Widick Cemetery. (book, Robertson Co TN Cemetery Records pub 1987, pg 260 - Durrett, Williams & Reid)
66. Jan 1859 letter of estate granted to Ephraim Farthing in the estate of Elizabeth Walton recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 16, pg 690)
67. Jan 3, 1859 Letters of Administration granted to Ephraim Farthing on estate of Elizabeth Walton, dec'd & recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 14, pg 297)
68. Mar 1, 1859 an inventory & account of sale was recorded in Robertson County Court in the settlement of the estate of Elizabeth Walton. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 16, pg 727)
69. Apr 4, 1859 James W. Herndon & wife Elizabeth P. Walton filed a petition in Court to sell 2 tracts of land. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 14, pg 340-341)
70. Apr 5, 1859 Inventory & an account of sale of property of Elizabeth Walton, dec'd was recorded in Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 14, pg 550.)
71. 1860 Robertson Co TN census record shows George W., son of Elizabeth & David, living in Dist. 9, P.O. Springfield with wife Mary Pitt and 2 sons. He was a 25 yr old farmer with real estate valued at $6000 & personal property valued at $3385 & owned 1 slave. (pg 285a, #123)
72. Jun 19, 1860 Simpson Co KY census record shows James W. Herndon age 41, Elizabeth P. age 37, Lucinda T. age 18 & Martha age 14 on their farm in the P.O. Franklin area. Their real estate is valued at $14,000 & personal property valued at $19,200. Elizabeth was born in TN & all others in TN. (pg 282b, #233)
73. June 9, 1870 Robertson Co TN census record shows George Randolph age 40, Parallie age 29, Florence age 12, Simon age 7, Bob age 5 & Clinton age 2 on their farm in District 3. Their real estate is valued at $1400 & value of personal property is $600. They had 2 domestic servants. (pg 34b, #93)
74. Apr 14, 1872 George Washington Walton died in Springfield MO.
75. Aug 16, 1874 Elizabeth Permelia Walton-Herndon died in Simpson Co KY.
76. Jun 30, 1880 Robertson Co TN census record shows George W. Randolph age 51, Paralee P. age 41, Florence W. age 22, Simeon F. age 17, Robert L. age 14 & Dessan? age 11 on their farm in District 2. George & Simeon are farmers & Florence is a teacher. All were born in Tennessee. (pg 39a, #251)
77. Elizabeth Gordon-Walton is my gggg Aunt.

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