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Jeff's Langford Family - Copyrighted by Jeff Davis and Bill K. Langford
This research is copyrighted by Jeffrey W. Davis and Bill K. Langford. It is intended only to share with other researchers. A great deal of time and money has been spent by my entire family. Please respect our research. I will use this space to work on the layout of our draft publishing manuscript. It is actually easier for me to make our family history interactively to help my thought process at any rate.
If you believe you are a descendant of this line, I encourage you to contact me directly at jeff@jld-radcon.com
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Generation No. 1
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1. John1 LANGFORD was born June 07, 1685 in Prob. Hurley, Berkshire, England, and died August 07, 1762 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. He married Rebecca [--?--] Aft. 1705 in Virginia. She was born Aft. 1689, and died Aft. 1734.
Notes for John LANGFORD:
IMPORTANT NOTE: I am still conducting research on John and his wife Rebecca to further validate this connection. Again, this provides us with a point in which to measure our "possible" ancestral connections. It is still entirely possible that the sources I have gathered thus far for John are in fact, different people. However, based upon the research materials on hand and that which I have reviewed, this is what I believe to be true. My older second cousin, Linda Langford-Odom had mentioned this likely connection as well during her research. I do not have her source materials however and have no way to determine how she also arrived at the possible conclusion. Like all Genealogies however, this is and always will be a work in progress.
It is my current assumption that John Langford was born on June 7, 1685 in Hurley, Berkshire, England. (Source: Parish registers, 1560-1969, and church and civil records, 1844-1963 Church of England. Parish Church of Hurley.)
It is also my belief that John migrated to the New World sometime in 1705 through the State of Virginia as on May 2, 1705 in New Kent County, Virginia, A John Lankford is involved in a 3 person land acquisition of William Major's property. William Major is obtaining this land and John Lankford is used as a headright in this transaction. It is located on the south side of the York River, near Nantecock Creek. This should provide a nice general geographical reference point to analyze at a later date. Source: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, Volume 3, Patent Book No. 9, Page 95.
On November 2, 1705, a John Langford acquired a piece of land in King and Queen County, Virginia. The land was 228 acres in size. I do not believe that this John is the same person as our John Langford. Based upon the current DNA results of the Langford/Lankford Surname project, the grouping of Langford's in this area appears to be claimed underneath another researcher's group (Gene Lankford in this case, who is one of the current DNA Project Coordinators). As our DNA does not match this group even close, I would infer that this is a different John Langford. Additionally, the Stephen and Joseph Langford's in this area again lead me to believe that these are the Langford/Lankford ancestor's of Gene Lankford's group which bear the J2 Haplogroup marking in their DNA. The last inference I would make is that is not very likely that
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On September 20, 1722 in St. Peter's Parish (New Kent County, Virginia), a birth is recorded as follows: "Henry Son of John Langford born Septr.20th, 1722."
In 1746, Lunenburg County, Virginia is formed from Brunswick County, Virginia
Two years later, In 1748, when John is approximately 65 years old, he is recorded in a list paying taxes for 1 Tithe in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It is interesting to note that Richard and Henry Rottenberry are listed next to John Langford in this tax listing. This is another consistent source as there are several land grants of John Langford that indicate the Rottenberry's as neighbors.
In 1749, Lunenburg County, Virginia, A John Lankford pays taxes for1 tithe. William Howard's district "from Butchers Creek to the extent of the County downwards."
Source: Sunlight on the Southside. Transcribed by Thomas Walter Duda. Part 3, 1749 Tithe List, Page 114.
In 1750, Lunenburg County, Virginia, on a List taken by William Howard. John Langford 1 tithe.Source: Sunlight on the Southside: Lists of Tithes, Lunenburg County, Virginia, 1748-1783, page 67. Page 142. Note neighbors are Rottenberry's.
In 1752, on a list taken by Field Jefferson in Lunenburg County, Virginia, John "Lanfurd" is charged a total of 2 tithes. Henry "Landfurd" is indented underneath John's name. I would infer a father and son relationship with this entry. John's son, Henry, does not marry Priscilla Herndon until 1755, 3 years after this tax list was taken and would have been charged a tithe because of his age.
in 1754, Henry Rottenberry, dec'd: Inventory and appraisal of the estate made 27 September 1754 by John Lankford, Henry Lankford and Thos. Wix, returned to Court - value 35 pounds 11 shillings Recorded 1 October 1754. Source: Katherine Elliott, Abstractor, Early Wills 1746-1765 of Lunenburg County Virginia
Page 46. Will Book 1, page 136.
On August 10, 1756, while John is approximately 71 years old, he purchased 200 acres of land in the Lunenburg County, Virginia area. Transcription of the Land Grant:
George the second [__?__] to all [__?__] know ye that [__?__] good cause and consideration but more especially for [__?__] in the consideration of the sum of twenty schillings of good and lawful money for our [uses] paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our colony and Dominion of Virginia. We have given, granted and confirmed by these presents for us our [__?__], Do give, grant and confirm unto John Langford one certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred acres lying [__?__] being in the County of Lunenburg on both sides of the Great Creek and bounded [__?__] fore with to [__?__] . Beginning at [__?__], Rottenberry's corner poplar on a branch thence [__?__] lines north twenty seven degrees East two hundred [__?__] forty eight poles to a white oak thence south eighty degrees East One Hundred and twenty four poles to a pine thence south twenty seven degrees West three hundred and four poles to a white oak in Rottenberry's line thence on his line North fifty five degrees then [__?__] poles to a white oak on the creek thence down the creek as it meanders to the mouth of a branch and thence up the same[__?__] with all [__?__] to have hold [__?__]_ to be held [__?__] yielding and paying [__?__] provided.
Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said colony this tenth day of August One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty six in the thirtieth year of our reign.
Rob [__?__] .
August 10, 1756 Lunenburg County, Virginia Land Transaction of John Langford.
On September 17, 1759, John is approximately 74 years old and is listed as a neighbor in a will. There is another important piece of documentation found during this footstep. John's son, George, is mentioned also. Cumberland Parish is the Church's religious area better known as Lunenburg, Virginia. Transcription of the will: Before the Division of Cumberland Parish, Nov 1, 1760: The land of Francis Rainey Do. John & George Langford; the land of George Langford Do. Fras. Rainey & Jon. Boseman. RT 1985, p 42. (Langford is mentioned as a neighbor on the grant of land to Francis Raney in 1769.)
1762 August 7 Lunenburg Will John Lankford, dec'd, Inventory and appraisal of the estate of John Lankford mady by James Dawes, Francis Bowers and Edward Jackson, 7 August 1762 - value 34 pounds, 9 shillings 9 pence. Recorded 7 September 1762.
Generously contributed by: Poldi Tonin
Source: Katherine Elliott, Abstractor, Early Wills 1746-1765 of Lunenburg County Virginia
Page 99. Will Book 2, page 84.
Mailed in a request on August 11, 2007 for a copy of the actual will from:
Clerk,
Lunenburg Circuit Court
11435 Courthouse Rd.
Lunenburg, VA 23952
(434) 696-2132
I also ordered on August 11, 2007 through the local FHC the microfilm for Will Book 2. Poldi Tonin has already provided me copies of the actual Inventory which are posted below. I would also like to obtain the Rottenbury will that mention's Langford.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JOHN LANGFORD:
(1) 1748 List of Tythables, Lewis Deloney's List, Page 68 (also listed on page 143). Transcribed by Thomas Walter Duda.
(2) Land Grant of William Major. May 2, 1705 in New Kent County, Virginia. Virginia Land Office Patents, Number _.
(3) Land Grant of 200 Acres: August 10, 1756. Lunenburg County, Virginia. Virginia Land Office Patents, Number 34, 1756-1765, Pages 112 & 113.
(4) Land Grant of 400 Acres: July 7, 1763. Virginia Land Office Patents Library of Virginia., 7 July 1763, No. 35, 1762-1764 (v.1 & 2 p. 1-556), Page 286 (Reel 35).
(5) Land Grant of 200 Acres: August 15, 1764. Virginia Land Office Patents Library of Virginia., 15 August 1764, No. 36, 1764-1767 (v.1 & 2 p. 557-1083), Page 634 (Reel 36).
(6) Will Listing of Francis Raney. September 17, 1759. Parish entry from the Vestry Book, 1746-1816, Cumberland Parish, Virginia, Page 500; Returns of Processing in obedience to an Order of Vestry. Note: Cumberland Parish is roughly equivalent to Lunenburg County, Virginia. John's son George is also listed in the will.
(7) Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants. Volume 3: 1695-1732. Permanent entry number: 1977479, Source Publication Code: 6223, Richmond, Virginia: Virginia State Library, 1979. 578 pages, Indexed. Page Number: 95.
(8) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 32-34.
(9) Sunlight on the Southside List of Tithes, Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783. Compiled by Landon C. Bell. Clearfield Company Reprints and Remainders. Originally published Philadelphia, 1931. Reprinted for Clearfield Company, Inc. by Genealogical Publishing, Inc. 1991. ISBN 0-8063-0622-X. Page 198.
(10) The Vestry Book and Register of St. Peter's Parish New Kent and James City Counties, Virginia 1684-1786. C.G. Chamberlayne. 840 Pages. ISBN-10: 0884901408; ISBN-13: 978-0884901402 Page: 472. Initial source data taken from our Langford/Lankford Timeline project.
SOURCES TO STILL OBTAIN FOR JOHN LANGFORD:
(A) Actual copy of the Parish Register, 1560-1969, and church civil records, 1844-1963. Church of England. Parish Church of Hurley
More About John LANGFORD:
Arrival: 1705, Virginia
Immigration: 1705, Virginia
Residence: Lunenburg County, Virginia
Notes for Rebecca [--?--]:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR REBECCA:
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More About John LANGFORD and Rebecca [--?--]:
Marriage: Aft. 1705, Virginia
Children of John LANGFORD and Rebecca [--?--] are:
2 i. John2 Langford, born January 08, 1718/19 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia; died Bef. 1723 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia.
Notes for John Langford:
Jno. son of Jno. Langford born January.ye.8th 1719.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JOHN LANGFORD (#1):
(1) The Vestry Book and Register of St. Peter's Parish New Kent and James City Counties, Virginia 1684-1786. C.G. Chamberlayne. Page 471.
+ 3 ii. Henry Langford, born September 20, 1722 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia; died 1778 in Fishing Creek District, Granville County, North Carolina.
+ 4 iii. John Langford, born February 06, 1723/24 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia.
5 iv. Elizabeth Langford, born January 04, 1724/25 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia; died February 07, 1724/25 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia.
Notes for Elizabeth Langford:
Eliz daughr of Jno Langford born Janry. 4 1725/6.
Elizth Langford Died ffebry.ye.7th 1725/6.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR ELIZABETH LANGFORD:
(1) The Vestry Book and Register of St. Peter's Parish New Kent and James City Counties, Virginia 1684-1786. C.G. Chamberlayne. Page 473.
(2) The Vestry Book and Register of St. Peter's Parish New Kent and James City Counties, Virginia 1684-1786. C.G. Chamberlayne. Page 436.
+ 6 v. Edward Langford, born March 06, 1727/28 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia.
+ 7 vi. George Langford, Sr., born Bet. 1730 - 1736 in Brunswick County (now Lunenburg County), Virginia; died May 1782 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Generation No. 2
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7. George2 Langford, Sr. (John1) was born Bet. 1730 - 1736 in Brunswick County (now Lunenburg County), Virginia, and died May 1782 in Warren County, North Carolina. He married Judith [--?--] Abt. 1754 in Prob. Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina. She was born Bet. 1727 - 1738 in Prob. Virginia, and died Aft. 1793 in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for George Langford, Sr.:
It is my belief that George Langford was born between 1730 and 1736 in Brunswick County, (later known as Lunenburg County) Virginia. He married a woman by the name of Judith about 1754 in North Carolina. I have yet to establish either the maiden name of Judith or to find a marriage bond to determine their exact date of marriage. It is unknown by me if such a record even exists as the marriage date is from an early period. If there was a record, it would in my opinion most likely be found in a Parish Register.
It is important to note how the County lines in George's era shifted as he and his descendant's are recorded in all 3 of these counties. In 1746, Granville County, North Carolina is formed from Edgecombe County, North Carolina. In 1764, Bute County, North Carolina is formed from Granville County, North Carolina. In 1779, Warren County, North Carolina is formed from Bute County, North Carolina. Bute County is also abolished after this transference.
In September 17, 1759 John and George Langford/Lankford are mentioned next to one another in the Returns of Processioning in Obedience to an order of Vestry, Before the Division of Cumberland Parish. This is my first indication that George's father could be a John Langford and that George came from the Brunswick/Lunenburg County, Virginia area.
On May 1774, George Langford acquired a piece of land in Bute County, North Carolina as recorded in the Bute County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. The acquisition is transcribed as follows: "A Deed from James Williams to George Langford was proved by the oath of William Rose a Witness thereto and on Motion the Same is Ordered to be Registered."
This entry contains some very important information when analyzed closely and further supports the connection between father (George Langford, Sr.) and his children, specifically, John Langford. Two of George's grand daughters (from his son John Langford) married men from the Rose family. Secondly, we begin to see a migration pattern forming for George Langford from Lunenburg County, Virginia. Bute County, North Carolina is abolished in 1779 and Warren County, North Carolina forms from this area. This county line shift occurs 5 years after this land purchase. Also, keep in my mind that Lunenburg County, Virginia is almost exactly due north of Bute County, North Carolina.
In that same month of May 1774, another court entry is recorded that holds some significance. It is recorded as follows:
"George Tucker is appointed overseer of the road in the room of Robert King & That he keep the same in repair with the hands of Geo: Tucker, Dan'l Burford, Sam'l Jones, Allan Burton, John White, George Langford, George Rose, John Fowler, Alexander Fowler & Robert Davis &c.286"
This entry shows two additional clues about George's connection into the timeline besides his name being mentioned in a time and place. We have our Rose connection again and keep in mind that one of George's sons, Joab, marries Betsey White as the White surname is mentioned. The reference to maintaining a road implies that all of these people live somewhat close together.
On January 27, 1779, a George Langford is mentioned as a neighbor in Bute County, North Carolina land transaction. It is transcribed as follows:
"Thomas Richardson and Ann, his wife, of Bute County to Edward Marks, of Brunswick County, State of Virginia for 1,260 Pds. Va. money for 360 acres in Bute Co. on BS Smiths Creek from the Country (sic) Line to the Camp Branch adj. Chas. Davis, George Lankford and old line ("as was") of Israel Roberson." This recorded footstep is credited to Poldi Tonin, another Langford researcher. Keep in mind that in just a few months from this recorded footstep, the County of Bute will be abolished and Warren County, North Carolina will take it's place. I think it is important to point out that it is just as likely that this recorded George Langford is actually George Jr.
In May 1782, George Langford writes his will. Based upon the wording, George is suffering from some type of disease and knows he is going to die soon. There are several publications that transcribe this will and are mentioned further down in the sources section for George.
Bill Kaye Langford provided a copy of the actual will itself. The will contains several important clues about George Langford, Sr. First and most importantly, it gives the name of his wife and the name of his children. We can also conclude that he did in fact die in May 1782 as he wrote the will that month and at the end of that same month, his will is proven. That provides us with a fairly accurate time of death within 3 weeks (the beginning of May to the 3rd week of May in 1782).
The following is the Last Will & Testament of George Langford of Warren County, North Carolina.
"In the Name of God Amen. I George Langford of the State of North Carolina and county of Warren am weak and sick but sound in mind and memory. Praised be God do make and ordain this my last Will and testament in manner and form following Viz.
First and Principally I recommend my soul into the hands of God who gave it, hoping through the meritorious Death of Jesus Christ my Saviour, to receive free pardon for all my sins past and ask for my body to be buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter nominated.
Item My will is that I leave all this tract of land whereon I now live to be equally divided among my four sons John, George, Kirby and Joab Langford to them and their heirs forever and my will is that my son John Langford to take care of his mother during her natural life. My will further is that if any of my sons should die before they come of age or marriage, then his or their parts to be equally divided among my surviving sons.
Item I give to my daughter Delilah one feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. My will further is that after my son Joel arrives to the age of twenty one years then my personal estate to be sold and equally divided among my wife and all my children.
I appoint my dear wife and my son John Langford executors of this my last will and testament revoking and annulling and making void all other wills and testaments before made. I witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of September one thousand seven hundred and eighty
George (his X mark) Langford **seal**
witness
Thos. Newman Jurat
Thos Willson Jurat
Sterling Clack
John White
On May 23, 1782, George Langford's will was proven in court as recorded in the Warren County, North Carolina Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. The actual court record entry is transcribed as follows: "The Last and Will and Testament of George Lankford, deceased, proved by the oath of Thomas Newman and Thomas Wilson, and on motion the same is ordered to be recorded. "
There is a separate entry in the Warren County, North Carolina Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions immediately following the will being proven on that same day. This entry is transcribed as follows: "Judith Lankford returned into Court an Inventory of the Estate of George Lankford, deceased, on oath and ordered to be recorded, who also took the Oath of Executrix."
Figures 1 & 2. Copies of the actual Will of George Langford, Sr.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR GEORGE LANGFORD, Sr.:
(1) Last Will and Testament, c. 1782 from David B. Gammon, Records of Estates Warren County, North Carolina 1780-1805: Volume I Estates Found in Court Records, (Copyright 1988), Page 3, Item 29, Will proved on oaths of Thomas Newman and Thomas Wilson; Inventory by Judith Lankford, May Ct., 1782.
(2) Last Will and Testament actual photocopy. Courtesy of Bill K. Langford.
(3) Bute County, North Carolina Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1767-1779, May Court 1774.
(4) Bute County, North Carolina Deed Book 7, Page 178: 27January 1779, Registered 17April 1780.
(5) Warren County, North Carolina Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1780-1786. May 13, 1782, Monday, Page 95. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie in her Volume I, Page 52.
(6) Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg County, Virginia 1746-1816 and Vestry Book 1746-1816, transcribed by Landon C. Bell, Southern Historical Press, Inc. 1995, ISBN #0-89308-617-7. Page 500.
(7) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 32-36, 38, 40 and 111.
(8) Warren County, North Carolina Records, Volume III, Abstracts of Will Books, 1779-1814. Abstracts and indices by Mary Hinton Kerr. Warren County and Warren County maps by Panthea Massenburg Twitty and Panthea Anne Twitty. Compiled and published by Mary Hinton Kerr, Warrenton, North Carolina. 1969. 311 Total Pages.
(9) Warren County, North Carolina Will Book #
Notes for Judith [--?--]:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JUDITH [--?--]:
(1) There is a listing of a Judy Lankford on Page 1 of the 1790 Tax List in Warren County, North Carolina conducted in Captain Twilley's District. There is 1 white male 21-60, 2 white males under 21 & above 60 and 1 white female all ages. There is a total of 4 persons.
(2) February 28, 1793, Warren County, Northa Carollina, Court. "Ordered that a writ issue to the Sheriff to summon a Jury to allot and layoff to Judith Lankford, her dower in the hands of her deceased husband, agreeable to the prayers of her petition." Source: Warren County, North Carolina Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1793-1796, February 28, 1793, Thursday, Page 257a Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie in her Volume III, Page 9.
(3) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 34-36.
More About Judith [--?--]:
Residence: 1786, Warren County, North Carolina
More About George Langford and Judith [--?--]:
Marriage: Abt. 1754, Prob. Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina
Children of George Langford and Judith [--?--] are:
+ 22 i. John3 Langford, born Abt. 1755 in Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina; died June 09, 1828 in Warren County, North Carolina.
23 ii. George Langford, Jr., born 1755 in Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina; died 1797 in North Carolina. He married (1) Pattsy Mallary September 05, 1781 in Warren County, North Carolina. He married (2) Mary Fain July 16, 1783 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for George Langford, Jr.:
Copy of the actual marriage bond for George Langford, Jr. and Pattsy Mallary
I have added a Jr. after this George to better aid in separating this George from his father. None of the documentation I have seen to date differentiates between the two with a Sr. or Jr.
I am currently speculating if this George Langford is the same one that served in the Revolutionary War. In the Revolutionary War Service Records 1775-1783, there is a Private George Langford, Roll Box: 40, listed. I am not yet certain if these two people are the same, but Georges birth date would coincide with serving in the Revolutionary War.
On December 3, 1790, in Warren County, North Carolina, George Langford sells some of his property. It is recorded as follows:
"George Langford to William Bartlett, 37 acres, recorded 3 December 1790, Samuel (x) Bartlett, witness." Poldi Tonin, another fellow Langford researcher located this transaction.
1791 WCDB13pp319-321 George Langford
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR GEORGE LANGFORD:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 lists George Langford and Pattsy Mallary receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 05 Sep 1781, Bond #: 000161646, Image Number: 005020, County: Warren, Record #: 01 147, Bondsman: Thomas Poythres, Witness: Thos Macken.
(2) Warren County, North Carolina Deed Books. Vol. 11 1790-1791, page 72.
(3) 1800 US Census, Granville County, North Carolina, Roll 31, Part 1, Page 561. He is listed as George Lankford.
(4) 1810 US Census, North Carolina, Warren County, Roll 42, Book 1, Page 171. The census shows George Langford as Head of Household. Living in this household, are the following people: 2 free white males under 10, and 1 free white male age 26 thru 44, 3 total free white males. 2 free white females under the age of 10, 1 free white female age 26 thru 44, 3 total free white females. I thought it is important to note that they have 0 slaves. Again, I am still trying to correlate this. Hopefully I will discover more facts to support these findings. 1810 Research Conclusions: I still need to research more on George Langford’s household; I believe that George is John’s brother; I believe that the 1 free white male age 26 thru 44 is George Langford; I believe that the 1 free white female age 26 thru 44 is Patsy (Mallary) Langford.
(5) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 35-36.
More About George Langford, Jr.:
Residence 1: 1786, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1800, Granville County, North Carolina
Residence 3: 1810, Warren County, North Carolina
More About George Langford and Pattsy Mallary:
Marriage: September 05, 1781, Warren County, North Carolina
More About George Langford and Mary Fain:
Marriage: July 16, 1783, Warren County, North Carolina
+ 24 iii. Kirby Langford, born 1761 in Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina; died 1815 in North Carolina.
25 iv. Delilah Langford, born Abt. 1762 in Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina; died in North Carolina. She married (1) William Fan November 01, 1782 in Warren County, North Carolina; born Abt. 1760; died Bef. 1812 in Warren County, North Carolina. She married (2) Richard Gray March 13, 1812 in Warren County, North Carolina; born Abt. 1790 in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina; died in Prob. North Carolina.
Notes for Delilah Langford:
Copy of actual marriage bond for Delilah Langford and William Fan
Copy of actual marriage bond for Delilah Langford and Richard Gray
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR DELILAH LANGFORD:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 list William Fan and Dililah Langford receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: XX Nov 1782, Bond #: 000160706, Image Number: 004628, County: Warren, Record #: 01 078, Bondsman: Jesse Fann, Witness: M D Johnson
(2) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 shows Richard Gray and Delilah Langford receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 13 Mar 1812, Bond #: 000160891, Image Number: 004628, County: Warren, Record #: 01 092, Bondsman: John Darnell, Witness: Wm Green, Clerk of County Court.
More About Delilah Langford:
Residence: 1810, Warren County, North Carolina
Notes for William Fan:
William's last name is recorded as Fain, Fan and Fann from the records I have researched.
William Fan probably re-married after being married to Delilah Langford. There is a marriage entry in the Warren County, North Carolina Marriage bonds showing a marriage between a William Fan and a Polley Long on March 1, 1791.
On May 28, 1791, William was the administrator of an estate.
"Administration on the Estate of William Martin, deceased, is granted to William Fan, who entered into bond for that purpose with Wyatt Hawkins, his security, and the said William Fann qualified accordingly and also returned an Inventory of the Estate of said deceased."
On August 29, 1793, the court issued the following order to William Fan:
"Ordered that Bennett Smith, Daniel Fain and William Fann and Gray Mabry be appointed Patroller's in Capt. Patrick's District."
On February 24, 1796, William proved a deed:
"William Fain proved a deed from Jeremiah Bush to John Mayfield and the same is ordered to be registered."
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR WILLIAM FAN:
(1) Warren County, North Carolina, Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. Volume II, 1787-1792. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie. Page 180 (Ginger's page 119), Friday, May 28, 1791.
(2) Warren County, North Carolina, Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. Volume III, 1793-1796. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie. Page 26 (Ginger's page 27), Thursday, August 29, 1793.
(3) Warren County, North Carolina, Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. Volume III, 1793-1796. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie. Page 163 (Ginger's page 121), Wednesday, February 24, 1796.
(4) Warren County, North Carolina, Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. Volume III, 1793-1796. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie. Page 175 (Ginger's page 131), Thursday, May 26, 1796.
More About William Fan and Delilah Langford:
Marriage: November 01, 1782, Warren County, North Carolina
Notes for Richard Gray:
On August 29, 1804 it is: "Ordered that Richard Gray, orphan of William Gray, be bound to Thomas Paschall." It is important to point out that Thomas Paschall had a son named Joshua Paschall. Joshua married Susan Langford, Delilah's niece (Susan was a daughter of Joab Langford). These court minutes also furnish the father's name of Richard which is an excellent find.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR RICHARD GRAY:
(1) Warren County, North Carolina Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Volume V, 1801-1805. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie. Page 300 (Page 116 in Ginger's Transcription. Wednesday, August 29, 1804.
More About Richard Gray and Delilah Langford:
Marriage: March 13, 1812, Warren County, North Carolina
+ 26 v. Joab Langford, born Abt. 1770 in Bute (Now Warren) County, North Carolina; died 1835 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Generation No. 3
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22. John3 Langford (George2, John1) was born Abt. 1755 in Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina, and died June 09, 1828 in Warren County, North Carolina. He married Martha "Patsey" Duke July 27, 1787 in Warren County, North Carolina, daughter of Simon Duke and Martha Unknown. She was born Bet. 1756 - 1774 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died January 21, 1832 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for John Langford:
John Langford was born about 1755 in Warren County, North Carolina. He married Martha "Patsey" Duke on July 27, 1787. Martha is believed in several sources to be a descendant of Simon and Martha Duke.
Figure 3. Copy of the actual Marriage Bond for John Langford and Martha "Patsey" Duke
Copy of the actual Will of John Langford
The information that most people seem to reference when researching John was written by Seth Warner. It is titled, "The Descendants and Antecedents of John D. Langford & Martha Eliza (Steed) Langford of Warren County, North Carolina" published in August 1982. It comes in form of several booklets.
September 11, 1759. John and George Langford/Lankford are mentioned next to one another in the Returns of Processioning in Obedience to an order of Vestry, Before the Division of Cumberland Parish.
The following is the Will Abstract of John Langford 5 July 1823 Aug. Ct. 1828 32/18
Wife Martha Landford-all my property for her lifetime. Daughter Delia Rose-25 acres of land adj. William Hagood and William Duke, containing the house and spring where she now lives. Daughter Polly H. Rose-25 acres containing the house where she now lives. Son John D. Langford-55 1/2 acres adj. Delia Rose, Polly H. Rose and Michael W. Paschall. Daughter Sarah Langford-55acres adj. Daniel Tucker and William Davis. Daughter Martha H. Langford-55 acres adj. Daniel Tucker and John E. Tucker. Daughter Mahala W. Langford-55 acres containing the houses and spring adj. John Tucker. Daughter Ailcy T. Langford-55 acres adj John E. Tucker. Son Benjamin D. Langford-55 acres adj. John E. Tucker and Michael W. Paschall. The rest of my children shall have a bed each. etc. All property loaned to my wife shall be divided among my children at her death.
Exrs. Wife, Edward Woratham, John Wortham. Wit. Abner Sears, William White, Daniel Fain Will proved on oath of John Langford; John Harwell qualified as exr., Aug. Ct. 1807. Inventory by James White, Aug. Ct. 1809. Recorded in "Warren County Will Abstracts 1779-1844" and "Records of Estates Warren County, North Carolina 1805-1833" by David B. Gammon in two volumes. Dewey Decimal # R 929.37565 G193A 1995 and R929.37565 G193R1988.
Authors Note: There are 3 important surnames listed throughout the will of John Langford that further provide validity to the family line. They are Duke, Paschall and White. Duke is the surname of his wife. Paschall is the surname of the family that John's Grand daughter Susan and several other Langford's married into. White is the surname of the family that his brother Joab married into.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JOHN LANGFORD:
(1) His own Last Will and Testament. (Written on July 5, 1823 and proven in 1828).
(2) 1786 State Census of North Carolina, Warren County, Captain White's District, Page 4 lists John Lankford: 1 White Male between the age of 21 and 60; 1 Black (under 12/above 50). These are the only 2 people that are listed in the household which would make since as John did not marry Martha Duke until one year later.
(3) 1800 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina. Living in the household is: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford), 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15, 1 Free White Male between the age of 16 and 25, 1 Free White Male between the age of 26-44 (presumably John Langford himself), 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (Sarah, b. 1797, Delia, b. 1797 & Martha H., b. 1799), 2 Free White Females between the age of 16 and 25 and 1 Free White Female between the age of 26 and 44 (presumably Martha Patsey Duke Langford).
(4) 1810 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 42, Book 1, Page 749. The head of the household is listed as John Langford. The following persons are residing in this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 years old (John D. Langford); 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over (presumably John Langford); 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (presumably his youngest daughters Mary H. Langford, Ailsey T. Langford and Mahala W. Langford); 2 Free White Females between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Sarah M. Langford and Martha H. Langford); 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 25 (presumably his eldest daughter, Delia T. Langford) and finally 1 Free White Female age 45 and over (presumably Martha Duke).
(5) 1811 Tax List, Smith's Creek, Warren County, North Carolina. The list shows a John Langford owning 382 acres, only 1 white person and 0 slaves are recorded on this document.
(6) 1814 Tax Rolls, Hawtree District, Warren County, North Carolina. His name is recorded as John Langford.
(7) 1820 US Census, North Carolina, Warren County, Page 800 (Hand Numbered), (Ancestry.com image # 5 of 14). 3 Free White Males under 10 years old, 1 Free White Male between the age of 26-45 (presumably John Langford himself), 1 Free White Female under the of 10 (possibly Mahala), and 1 Free White Female between the age of 26-45 (presumably Martha Patsey Duke Langford). The census also annotates that there is 1 person in the household that is employed in manufacturing.
(8) Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg County, Virginia 1746-1816 and Vestry Book 1746-1816, transcribed by Landon C. Bell, Southern Historical Press, Inc. 1995, ISBN #0-89308-617-7. Page 500.
(9) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 9-10, 32, 34-36, 39-48, 50, 58, 60-61, 85, 94, 111, 151, 160, 254, 295, 380, 434, 515 and 675.
More About John Langford:
Burial: June 1828, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 1: Smith's Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1786, Warren County, North Carolina
Notes for Martha "Patsey" Duke:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MARTHA "PATSEY" DUKE:
(1) 1800 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina. Living in the household is: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford), 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15, 1 Free White Male between the age of 16 and 25, 1 Free White Male between the age of 26-44 (presumably John Langford himself), 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (Sarah, b. 1797, Delia, b. 1797 & Martha H., b. 1799), 2 Free White Females between the age of 16 and 25 and 1 Free White Female between the age of 26 and 44 (presumably Martha Patsey Duke Langford).
(2) 1810 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 42, Book 1, Page 749. The head of the household is listed as John Langford. The following persons are residing in this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 years old (John D. Langford); 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over (presumably John Langford); 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (presumably his youngest daughters Mary H. Langford, Ailsey T. Langford and Mahala W. Langford); 2 Free White Females between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Sarah M. Langford and Martha H. Langford); 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 25 (presumably his eldest daughter, Delia T. Langford) and finally 1 Free White Female age 45 and over (presumably Martha Duke).
(3) 1820 US Census, North Carolina, Warren County, Page 800 (Hand Numbered), (Ancestry.com image # 5 of 14). 3 Free White Males under 10 years old, 1 Free White Male between the age of 26-45 (presumably John Langford himself), 1 Free White Female under the of 10 (possibly Mahala), and 1 Free White Female between the age of 26-45 (presumably Martha Patsey Duke Langford). The census also annotates that there is 1 person in the household that is employed in manufacturing.
(4) 1830 US Census, North Carolina, Warren County, Smith's Creek District, Page 585 (Hand Numbered), (Ancestry.com image 3 of 6). Living in this household is 1 Free White Male age 10-15, 1 Free White Male age 20-30 (John D. Langford), 1 Free White Female age 15-20 (Possibly Mahala b. Abt. 1811 = 19 years old), 1 Free White Female age 20-30 (Possibly Alicy T.), 1 Free White Female age 60-70 (Presumably John's mother, Patsey Duke Langford), 1 Slave. There are 6 total people living at this household.
(5) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 5, 9-10, 35, 41, 43-45, 47-48, 58, 85, 94, 160, 254, 295, 380, 434, 515, 675 and 729.
More About Martha "Patsey" Duke:
Burial: January 1832, Warren County, North Carolina
More About John Langford and Martha Duke:
Marriage: July 27, 1787, Warren County, North Carolina
Children of John Langford and Martha Duke are:
+ 37 i. Benjamin D.4 Lankford, Sr., born 1795 in Warren County, North Carolina; died December 10, 1854 in His Residence, Warren County, Kentucky.
38 ii. Delia T. Langford, born Abt. 1796 in Warren County, North Carolina; died October 21, 1853 in North Carolina. She married William P. Rose October 23, 1819 in Warren County, North Carolina; born March 1796 in Warren County, North Carolina; died March 15, 1869 in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for Delia T. Langford:
It is believed that Delia and William had no children between them.
Copy of the actual Marriage Bond for Delia T. Langford and William P. Rose
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR DELIA T. LANGFORD:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 list William P. Rose and Dellah Langford receiving a Marriage Bond. Bond date: 23 October 1819, Bond #: 000162587, Image #: 004628, County: Warren, Record #: 01 217, Bondsman: John King, Witness: Cas Drake.
(2) Last Will and Testament (LWT) of her Father, John Langford. (Written on July 5, 1823 and proven in 1828). She was given 25 acres.
(3) 1820 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Page 810. The head of the household is listed as William P. Rose. Living in this household are the following persons: 1 Free White Male age 16 to 26 (presumably William P. Rose himself); 1 Free White Female between the age of 10 and 16 and finally 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 26 (presumably his first wife, Delia T. Langford).
(4) 1830 US Census, Smith's Creek District, North Carolina, Warren County, Roll 125, Page 585. He is listed as William P. Rose. Living in this household are the following people: 1 Free White male between the age of 5 and 10, 1 Free White male between the age of 15 and 20, 1 Free White Male between the age of 20 and 30, 1 Free White Male between the age of 30 and 40 (Presumably William P. Rose himself), and 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30. There is also 1 Male Slave between the age of 10 and 20.
(5) 1840 US Census, Unknown Townships, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 34. He is listed as William P. Rose. Living in the household are the following people: 1 Free White Male between the age of 5 and 10, 3 Free White Males between the age of 20 and 30, 1 Free White Male between the age of 40 and 50 (This would be William P. Rose himself), 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30, and 1 Free White Female between the age of 40 and 50 (This would be his wife, Delia T. Langford). There are many slaves in this household: 2 Male Slaves under 10 years old, 1 Male Slave between the age of 10 and 24, 3 Male Slaves between the age of 24 and 35, 1 Male Slave between of 36 and 55, 2 Female Slaves under 10 years old, 1 Female Slave between the age of 10 and 24, and 1 Female Slave between the age of 36 and 55. There are 4 people in this household employed in Agriculture and 6 people employed in Industry and Trade.(4) 1850 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Page 40. Household/Family #525. She is listed as Delia J. Rose, Age: 53, Female, born in North Carolina. It was brought to my attention that Elizabeth Odom, who is probably a neighbor helping Delia with chores is enumerated in this household.
More About Delia T. Langford:
Burial: October 1853, North Carolina
Residence 1: 1850, Warren, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1820, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1830, Smith's Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1840, Warren County, North Carolina
Notes for William P. Rose:
William P. Rose served in the 1st Regiment of the North Carolina Militia as a Fifer under Captain John L. Laughter along with his brother John Parharm Rose and Benjamin D. Lankford. The fifer worked with the drummer to help with Regimental Commands. The high pitched sound was particularly useful in battle as it could be heard above the noise easier than the drum.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR WILLIAM P. ROSE:
(1) 1820 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Page 810. The head of the household is listed as William P. Rose. Living in this household are the following persons: 1 Free White Male age 16 to 26 (presumably William P. Rose himself); 1 Free White Female between the age of 10 and 16 and finally 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 26 (presumably his first wife, Delia T. Langford).
(2) 1830 US Census, Smith's Creek District, North Carolina, Warren County, Roll 125, Page 585. He is listed as William P. Rose. Living in this household are the following people: 1 Free White male between the age of 5 and 10, 1 Free White male between the age of 15 and 20, 1 Free White Male between the age of 20 and 30, 1 Free White Male between the age of 30 and 40 (Presumably William P. Rose himself), and 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30. There is also 1 Male Slave between the age of 10 and 20.
(3) 1840 US Census, Unknown Townships, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 34. He is listed as William P. Rose. Living in the household are the following people: 1 Free White Male between the age of 5 and 10, 3 Free White Males between the age of 20 and 30, 1 Free White Male between the age of 40 and 50 (This would be William P. Rose himself), 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30, and 1 Free White Female between the age of 40 and 50 (This would be his wife, Delia T. Langford). There are many slaves in this household: 2 Male Slaves under 10 years old, 1 Male Slave between the age of 10 and 24, 3 Male Slaves between the age of 24 and 35, 1 Male Slave between of 36 and 55, 2 Female Slaves under 10 years old, 1 Female Slave between the age of 10 and 24, and 1 Female Slave between the age of 36 and 55. There are 4 people in this household employed in Agriculture and 6 people employed in Industry and Trade.
(4) War of 1812 Service Record. Name: William P. Rose; Company: 1st Regiment North Carolina Militia, Captain John L. Laughter and Col. Duncan McLoud.; Rank - Induction: Fifer; Rank - Discharge: Fifer; Roll Box: 179; Roll Exct: 602.
More About William P. Rose:
Burial: March 1869, North Carolina
Occupation: Carpenter
Residence 1: 1860, Not Stated, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1820, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1830, Smiths Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: June 01, 1840, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 5: 1850, Warren, Warren County, North Carolina
More About William Rose and Delia Langford:
Marriage: October 23, 1819, Warren County, North Carolina
39 iii. Sarah M. Langford, born Bet. 1796 - 1797 in Warren County, North Carolina; died Bet. 1870 - 1872 in North Carolina. She married Rhoden Parker January 08, 1839 in Warren County, North Carolina; born Abt. 1810 in Gates County, North Carolina; died Abt. 1893 in North Carolina.
Notes for Sarah M. Langford:
Sarah married a man about 12 years younger than her.
Copy of the actual Marriage Bond for Sarah M. Langford and Rhoden Parker
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR SARAH M. LANGFORD:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 lists Rodon Parker and Sarah M. Langford receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 08 Jan 1839, Bond #: 000162134 , Image Number: 004629, County: Warren, Record #: 01 183, Bondsman: William P. Rose.
(2) Last Will and Testament (LWT) of her Father, John Langford. (Written on July 5, 1823 and proven in 1828). She was given 55 acres.
(3) 1840 US Census, Unknown Townships, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 34. He is listed as Rhoden Parker. Living in the household is 1 Free White Male between the age of 20 and 30 (this would be Rhoden himself), and 2 Free White Females between the age of 30 and 40 (one of these women would be his wife, Sarah M. Langford). Additionally, Rhoden is a slave owner: 1 Male Slave between the age of 10 and 24 and 1 Female Slave between the age of 10 and 24. There are 2 people in the household that are employed in Agriculture and 1 person employed in Manufacturing and Trade.
(4) 1850 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Page 41, Household/Family #545. She is listed as Sarah Parker, Age: 53, Female, born in North Carolina. Her husband Rhoden is listed as the Head of Household, Age: 39, Male, Farmer, born in North Carolina. The value of their real estate is $800.
(5) 1860 US Census, Warrenton P.O., Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Page 263 (54), Household/Family #407. She is listed as S.M. Parker, Age: 60, born in Warren County, North Carolina.
(6) 1870 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164 (Page 684), Household #183, Family #198. She is listed as Sara Parker, Age: 73, Female, White, Occupation: Keeping House; Value of Real Estate: $110, born in North Carolina.
(7) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 43, 60, 675, 677-678.
More About Sarah M. Langford:
Residence 1: 1870, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1840, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1850, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1860, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
Notes for Rhoden Parker:
SUMMAY OF SOURCES FOR RHODEN PARKER:
(1) 1840 US Census, Unknown Townships, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 34. He is listed as Rhoden Parker. Living in the household is 1 Free White Male between the age of 20 and 30 (this would be Rhoden himself), and 2 Free White Females between the age of 30 and 40 (one of these women would be his wife, Sarah M. Langford). Additionally, Rhoden is a slave owner: 1 Male Slave between the age of 10 and 24 and 1 Female Slave between the age of 10 and 24. There are 2 people in the household that are employed in Agriculture and 1 person employed in Manufacturing and Trade.
(2) 1850 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Page 41, Household/Family #545. He is listed as Rhoden Parker, Head of Household, Age: 39, Male, Farmer, born in North Carolina. The value of their real estate is $800.
(3) 1860 US Census, Warrenton P.O., Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Page 263 (54), Household/Family #407. He is listed as R. Parker, Age: 49,male, farmer, born in Warren County, North Carolina, parents born in Warren County, North Carolina, Value of Real Estate: $500, Value of Personal Estate: $500. There is a S.M. Parker listed living in the household with him. She is listed as being 60 years old, born in Warren County, North Carolina. This would coincide with his wife, Sarah M. Langford.
(4) 1870 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164 (Page 684), Household #183, Family #198. He is listed as Rodan Parker, Age: 55, Male, White, Occupation: Farmer, Value of Real Estate: $520; Value of Personal Estate: $275, born in North Carolina.
(5) 1880 US Census, Smith Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 985, Page 55A, Household/Family #1 . He is listed as Roden Parker, White, Make, Age: 69, Farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina. He is currently married to Winifred.
(6) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 8, 60, 675, 678.
More About Rhoden Parker:
Residence 1: 1860, Not Stated, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1840, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1850, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1870, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 5: 1880, Smith Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
More About Rhoden Parker and Sarah Langford:
Marriage: January 08, 1839, Warren County, North Carolina
40 iv. Martha H. "Patsey" Langford, born February 20, 1799 in Granville County, North Carolina; died October 02, 1864 in Granville County, North Carolina. She married John Wortham, Jr. March 05, 1827 in Warren County, North Carolina; born February 20, 1781 in Granville County, North Carolina; died October 14, 1866 in Granville County, North Carolina.
Notes for Martha H. "Patsey" Langford:
Copy of the actual Marriage Bond for Martha H. Langford and John Wortham, Jr.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MARTHA H. "PATSEY" LANGFORD:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 lists John Wortham, Jr and Patsey H Langford receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 05 Mar 1827, Bond #: 00163461, Image Number: 004629, County: Warren, Record #: 01 279, Bondsman: Abner Steed, Witness: C Drake, Clerk of Court.
(2) Last Will and Testament (LWT) of her Father, John Langford. (Written on July 5, 1823 and proven in 1828). She was given 55 acres.
(3) 1830 US Census, Smiths Creek District, North Carolina, Warren County, Roll 125 Page 586. He is listed as John Wortham Jr. Living in this household are the following people: 1 Free White Male between the age of 40 and 50 (Presumably John himself), 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30 and 1 Free White Female between the age of 30 and 30 (Presumably Martha H. Patsey Langford). There are also numerous slaves as follows: 5 Male Slaves under 10 years old, 3 Male Slaves between the age of 10 and 20 years old, 2 Male Slaves between the age of 30 and 50 years old, 5 Female Slaves under the age of 10, and 2 Female Slaves between the age of 10 and 24.
(4) 1840 US Census, Unknown Townships, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 33. John Wortham. Living in the household are: 1 Free White Male between the age of 20 and 30, 1 Free White Male between the age of 60 and 70 (This should be John Wortham himself), 1 Free White female between the age of 5 and 10 years old, 1 Free White female between the age of 30 and 40, and 1 Free White Female between the age of 40 and 50 (This should be his wife, Martha H. Patsey Langford). There is also 1 Free Colored Male, under the age of 10 and numerous slaves listed as follows: 5 Male Slaves under the age of 10, 6 Male Slaves between the age of 10 and 24, 1 Male Slave between the age of 36 and 55, 5 Female Slaves under the age of 10, 3 Female Slaves between the age of 10 and 24, and 2 Female Slaves between the age of 36 and 55. There are 10 persons involved in Agriculture in his household.
(5) 1850 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Page 23, Household/Family #314. She is listed as Martha A. Wortham, Age: 57, Female, born in North Carolina. The value of their farm is listed as $1,600.
More About Martha H. "Patsey" Langford:
Ancestral File Number: 1VP6-XSL
Burial: October 1864, North Carolina
Notes for John Wortham, Jr.:
Copies of the actual Last Will and Testament of John Wortham, Jr.
On May 29, 1800: "Ordered that Jospeh Tanner be appointed overseer of the road in place of John Wortham, Jr. and that he keep the same in repair with the usual hands."
On May 29, 1801: "Edward Brown, a base born child of Mary Brown is bound to John Wortham, Jr. to learn the Art and Mystery of a Planter, until he arrive to age twenty-one, being 8 years March 1842."
On May 30, 1805: "Ordered that John Wortham, Jr. be appointed Overseer of the road from Fishing Creek Bridge to the little creek below Philemon Hawkins' in place of Sugar Johnson and keep the same in repair with the usual hands.
On August 29, 1805: "Ordered that John Wortham, Jr. be appointed Overseer of the road in place of Joseph Turner from Owen's Creek to Warrenton."
Last Will and Testament of John Wortham Jr.:
I John WORTHAM of the County of Warren and the State of North Carolina, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made.
First I give and devise to my beloved wife Martha H. WORTHAM the tract of land upon which I now reside containing between five and six hundred acres, to have and to hold the said land with its opportunities, to her and her heirs and assigns forever.
Secondly I give and bequeath to my said wife the followings negroes, to wit, Mary (Commonly called Green) and her four children, Peter, Winny, Celia and Nancy. Martha and her three children to wit, Frank, Henderson and Jim an infant, Lucy and her two children Emily and Fanny, Charles, Sandy (commonly called Burke) and my old negro woman Fanny together with all of the increase of said slaves from the date of this my will, to her and her executors, administrators and assigns.
Thirdly I give and bequeath to my said wife her executors, administrators and assigns, all monies which may be on hand at the time of my death, all of my bonds, notes, accounts, and debts and demands of every description which I now have, or may have at the time of my death, my household and kitchen furniture, all provisions on hand at my death, my stock of every kind, the crop on hand, and my growing or ungathered crop should there be each at the time of my death.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath to Robert A. WHITE, his executors, administrators and assigns, my negro man Tom.
Fifthly, I give all of the balance of my estate during her natural life, and no longer, to my said wife the said Martha H. WORTHAM.
Sixthly, after the death of my said wife, I give and bequeath to Mary Ann WIGGINS (wife of William WIGGINS) and her executors, administrators and assigns, the following slaves, to wit, Amy and her six children viz. Josephus, Ellen, Sally, Catherine, Betty and Mary, George, Abner, John, and Paul; also Harry and Cary with all of their increase from the date of this will.
Seventhly, I give and bequeath to Elizabeth WIGGINS (sister of said William Wiggins) and her executors, administrators, and assigns, after the death of my said wife, the following slaves to wit, Ann and Frances with all of their increase from the date of this will but in the event the said Elizabeth Wiggins should die without lawful issue begotten of her body then and in that case my will and desire is that the aforementioned slaves Ann and Frances and their increase shall be equally divided between Lucy WHITE, wife of Robert A. WHITE, and Mary Ann WIGGINS wife of William WIGGINS, their heirs, executors and assigns.
Eighthly, After the death of my said wife I give and bequeath to Lucy WHITE (wife of Robert A. WHITE) and her executors, administrators and assigns, the following slaves, to wit, Dinah, and her two children, namely Susan and Armstead, Matthew (commonly called Matt) and Daniel, with all of their increase from the date of this will. Lastly, I do hereby appoint my esteemed friend Benjamin E. COOK Sr., executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, I, the said John WORTHAM have hereunto set my hand and seal, and have published this instrument as my last will and testament this 20th day of February in the year 1860. In the presence of
John WORTHAM (Seal)
J. Thomas COOK
John O. WHITE
C M COOK (witness)
Codicil to the forgoing will
Whereas I John Wortham have made my last will and testament on two foregoing pages bearing date the 20th day of February in the year 1860 and have therefore made a devise and sundry bequests to my beloved wife Martha H. Wortham according to the then existing circumstances, but which circumstances having now materially (?)changed, my said wife the said Martha H. Wortham having recently departed this life, and who was largely provided for in said will, I do by this writing, which I hereby declare to be a codicil to my said will, to be taken and construed as a part thereof do hereby will, devise and bequeath and direct that all of the property devised or bequeathed by my said will to my wife, the said Martha H. Wortham I now devise and bequeath together with all the increase thereof from the date of the said will to Elizabeth Wiggins her heirs, executors and assigns forever in testimony whereof, I, the said John Wortham have here unto set my hand said seal this 4th day of October AD 1864.I give and bequeath to Lucy White (wife of Robert A. White)
Signed and sealed in the presence of
John Wortham (seal)
Robert A. White (Jurat)
William H. Blackwell (Jurat)
Warren County Court November Term 1866.
A paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John Wortham, decd. is exhibited for probate in open Court by Benjamin E. Cook Sr. the Executor therein named and also a codicil thereto annexed and it is thereupon proved by the oath and nomination of Charles M. Cook that J. Thomas Cook one of the subscribing witnesses to the said will is dead, that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said J. Thomas Cook having often seen him white and that he verily believes that the name of the said J. Thomas Cook subscribed as a witness to the said will is in the proper and writing of the said J. Thomas Cook, and it is also proved by the oath and examination of the said Charles M. Cook, that John W. White the other subscribing witness to said will is also dead, that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Jno W. White and verily believes that the name of the said Jno White subscribed as a witness to the said will is in the proper handwriting of the said Jno W. White; and the due execution of the said codicil by the said John Wortham is proved by the oath and examination of Robert A. White and Wm H Blackwell the subscribing witness thereto; It is therefore considered that the same are the last will and testament of the said John Wortham, and the same are ordered to be recorded and filed. And thereupon Benjamin E. Cook Sr. the only Executor named in said will qualifies as such by taking the oath required by law. Posted by Lori Hunter
More About John Wortham, Jr.:
Ancestral File Number: MZ7X-K5
Burial: October 1866, North Carolina
Residence: 1850, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
More About John Wortham and Martha Langford:
Marriage: March 05, 1827, Warren County, North Carolina
+ 41 v. Mary H. "Polly" Langford, born February 02, 1802 in Warren County, North Carolina; died April 10, 1879 in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina.
+ 42 vi. Alice T. Langford, born October 25, 1804 in Warren County, North Carolina; died September 21, 1882 in Warren County, North Carolina.
+ 43 vii. John D. Langford, Sr., born Bet. 1806 - 1808 in Warren County, North Carolina; died 1879 in North Carolina.
+ 44 viii. Mahala W. Langford, born Abt. 1811 in Warren County, North Carolina; died December 11, 1867 in North Carolina.
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24. Kirby3 Langford (George2, John1) was born 1761 in Granville (Now Warren) County, North Carolina, and died 1815 in North Carolina. He married Lucy [--?--].
Notes for Kirby Langford:
May 27,1794. "A Deed from Richard Proctor to Curby Lankford was proved by the oath of John Shearin."
Source: Warren County, North Carolina Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1793-1796, May 27, 1794, Tuesday, Page 68. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie in her Volume III, Page 56.
1794 WCDB14pp29-31 Kirby Langford
May 29, 1804. "Charles Davis proved a Deed from Curby Langford to Jacob Langford."
Source: Warren County, North Carolina Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1801-1805. May 29, 1804, Tuesday, Page 274. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie in her Volume V, Page 108.
1804 WCDB17p125 Curby Langford
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR KIRBY LANGFORD:
(1) Warren County Deed Book #14. Pages 29-31. 1794.
(2) Warren County Deed Book #17. Page 125.
(3) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 35-37.
More About Kirby Langford:
Residence: 1800, Warren County, North Carolina
Child of Kirby Langford and Lucy [--?--] is:
45 i. Jacob4 Langford, born Bet. 1779 - 1785 in Warren County, North Carolina.
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26. Joab3 Langford (George2, John1) was born Abt. 1770 in Bute (Now Warren) County, North Carolina, and died 1835 in Warren County, North Carolina. He married Betsey White November 22, 1790 in Warren County, North Carolina. She was born Abt. 1770 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died Abt. 1821 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for Joab Langford:
Copy of the actual Marriage Bond for Joab Langford and Betsey White
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JOAB LANGFORD:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 lists Joab Langford and Betsey White receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 22 Nov 1790, Bond #: 000161640, Image Number: 008527, County: Warren, Record #: 01 147, Bondsman: Thomas Paschal, Witness: M. Duke Johnson.
(2) 1800 US Census, Halifax, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 32, Book 1, Page 816. The head of the household is listed as Joab Lankford (the search engine on Ancestry.com lists his first name as Joal). Living in this household are the following persons: 1 Free White Male between the age of 26 and 44 (presumably Joab Langford himself); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over; 3 Free White Females under the age of 10; 1 Free White Female between the age of 10 and 15 and finally 1 Free White Female between the age of 26 and 44 (presumably Joab's wife, Betsey White).
(3) 1810 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 42, Book 1, Page 752. The head of the household is listed as Joab Langford. The following persons are residing in this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 (presumably William); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over (presumably Joab Langford himself); 3 Free White Females under the age of 10; 2 Free White Females between the age of 10 and 15; 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 25; 1 Free White Female between the age of 26 and 44 and finally, 1 Free White Female age 45 and over (presumably his wife, Betsey White).
(4) 1814 Tax Rolls. Smith Creek District, Warren County, North Carolina.
(5) 1820 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 82, Book 1, Page 436. The head of the household is listed as Joab Langford. Living in this household are the following persons: 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 16 (presumably his son William Langford); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over (presumably Joab Langford himself); 1 Free White Female between the age of 10 and 16; 3 Free White Females between the age of 16 and 26 and finally 1 Free White Female between the age of 26 and 44 (presumably his wife Betsey White).
(6) 1830 US Census, Smiths Creek District, North Carolina, Warren County, Roll 125 Page 586. The head of the household is listed as Joab Langford. The following persons are enumerated in this household: 1 Free White Male between the age of 20 and 30 (presumably his eldest son William Langford); 1 Free White Male between the age of 60 and 70 (presumably Joab Langford himself); 1 Free White Female between the age of 15 and 20; 1 Free White Female between the age of 30 and 40. Note: Joab Langford's wife, Betsey White is no longer living at the time of this census.
(7) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 35-37.
More About Joab Langford:
Residence 1: 1830, Smiths Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1800, Halifax, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1810, Wake County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1820, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
More About Joab Langford and Betsey White:
Marriage: November 22, 1790, Warren County, North Carolina
Children of Joab Langford and Betsey White are:
+ 46 i. Susan4 Langford, born 1804 in Warren County, North Carolina; died in Prob. North Carolina.
+ 47 ii. William Langford, born 1806 in Warren County, North Carolina; died Bet. 1880 - 1882 in North Carolina.
48 iii. Martha Langford, born in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina; died in Prob. North Carolina. She married Henry A. Wood August 31, 1824 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for Martha Langford:
Copy of the actual Marriage Bond for Martha Langford and Henry A. Wood
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MARTHA LANGFORD:
(1) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Page: 37.
More About Henry Wood and Martha Langford:
Marriage: August 31, 1824, Warren County, North Carolina
49 iv. Judith Langford, born in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina; died in Prob. North Carolina. She married John Bolton.
Notes for Judith Langford:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JUDITH LANGFORD:
(1) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Page: 37.
Generation No. 4
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37. Benjamin D.4 Lankford, Sr. (John3 Langford, George2, John1) was born 1795 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died December 10, 1854 in His Residence, Warren County, Kentucky. He married (1) Nancy Wood Abt. 1817 in Prob. Kentucky, Possibly North Carolina, daughter of Henry Wood and Sarah Lawson. She was born July 20, 1795 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died October 02, 1840 in Kentucky (Probably not Simpson County). He married (2) Mary Ann Eliza Cherry December 10, 1843 in Warren County, Kentucky, daughter of William Cherry and Frances Taylor. She was born March 18, 1810 in Warren County, Kentucky, and died December 22, 1898 in Warren County, Kentucky.
Notes for Benjamin D. Lankford, Sr.:
No other ancestor has intrigued me more than Benjamin D. Lankford during my research into our family's history. He is one of the pivotal ancestors in our family history and the one that has tied many of us together. Benjamin is perhaps a keystone ancestor for tying the two compilers of this research. As you will see, Benjamin had two wives. Bill K. Langford descends from Benjamin's first marriage to Nancy Wood. Jeff Davis descends from Benjamin's 2nd marriage to Mary Ann Eliza Cherry. I know that there are other ancestor's that have touched or intrigued other members of my family, but unraveling the mystery of Benjamin has been one of my quests. No documentation that I have found refers to Benjamin as Sr., however he did have a son named Benjamin D. Lankford so I have added the Sr. and Jr. where appropriate to identify the two more easily.
In addition to the conventional based research that we have conducted on Benjamin D. Lankford, we though it important to use the tool of DNA science to validate both the paternal lines of Bill's and Jeff's side of the Langford families. Benjamin is the key ancestor where this DNA validation begins to take shape.
Benjamin D. Lankford was born in 1795 in Warren County, North Carolina. He was he oldest recorded son of John Langford and Martha "Patsey" Duke. Benjamin also has a rather impressive legacy of fathering what I believe to be a total of 15 children between his two wives. Benjamin was a farmer for the entire course of his life. Additionally, he and several of his children were not the type to stay in the same area over the course of their lifetime. As you will see, there was quite a bit of migration from this family pack.
In May 1814, at the age of 19, Benjamin was drafted to fight against the British in the War of 1812. Benjamin was assigned to the 1st Regiment of the North Carolina Militia. This Regiment was commanded by Colonel Duncan McDonald. Benjamin's Company was commanded by a Lieutenant John L. Laughter, who I believe to be none other than John Langford Laughter, son of John Laughter and Mary Langford. I am still as of this date, looking at that connection with some other researchers.
War of 1812 Pension & Bounty Land Warrant Complete File
There is also a War of 1812 Pension Record for a John Langford that served in the 1st Regiment of the North Carolina Militia under Colonel McDonald. I had originally assumed that this John Langford was Benjamin's brother, John D. Langford. It seemed to make sense that two brothers would have served in the same Regiment. Upon closer examination though, I have determined that Benjamin's brother John D. Langford could NOT have served in the War of 1812. John D. Langford was born in 1808. This would have made him approximately 6 years old in 1814 when the North Carolina Militia was called into service. I found it hard to believe that there was a 6 year old running across the battlefield with a rifle. On September 15, 2004, I requested the Pension and Bounty Land Warrant File for this John Langford who served with Benjamin. Perhaps he is a cousin or an Uncle. We will soon hopefully see what history will tell us.
A fellow Langford genealogy researcher, was kind enough to share an excerpt from a book that gives us a glimpse of the conditions that Benjamin D. Lankford experienced during the War of 1812. The book is: “Frustrated Patriots: North Carolina and the War of 1812,” by Sarah McCulloh Lemmon; 1973, The University of North Carolina Press; ISBN 0-8078-1209-9; Pages. 88-89:
"Clothing and shelter were not for the most part a problem for the militiamen, for their term of service was brief. There were, however, some exceptions. The troops called out during the summer of 1812 to man the forts until the regular army could take over found themselves still in service as September wore on. The nights began to get cold and their commanding officers feared that "to many it may prove fatal" unless clothes and blankets were soon secured. Log houses "covered well with clapboards" were erected for shelter. These men were eventually relieved by the regulars. A more difficult situation arose in 1814 and 1815, when the militia again went on duty along the coast, some to Norfolk and others to Fort Hampton and Beacon Island. The men had marched with their summer clothing and, as in the case of Wellborn's Tenth Regiment, were not supplied with winter clothing before cold weather came. Appeals were made in the press for gifts to help these soldiers secure clothing and blankets. The situation at Norfolk was "almost incredible" reported Colonel Duncan McDonald to Governor Miller; some 160 men had already died in his regiment. The men on Beacon Island had no wood for fires, and indeed no fireplaces; their only clothing was summer homespun. Of the 451 men stationed there, only 180 were in good health and able to report for duty."
This person was also kind enough to share another excerpt from a book that describes another interesting insight. This book is called: "North Carolina the History of a Southern State." by Hugh Talmage Lefler and Albert Ray Newsome; 1954 and 1963 by UNC Press: Page 295.
"In September, 1814, after a British force had burned the national capital and had threatened the whole Chesapeake area, Madison (President James Madison) requisitioned 1,500 North Carolina Militia of those already in service to 'march with all possible dispatch to aid in the defense of Norfolk, Virginia. They carried out orders, reached that city, where they were soon joined by another 1,000 from North Carolina. But they remained idle and North Carolina citizens were called on to supply them with clothing and blankets, since the United States government was unable to do so."
Based upon these two separate accounts that tell similar tales, it would appear that Benjamin's Regiment never saw any combat action. Their biggest enemy it would appear was logistics; food, clothing and shelter.
Benjamin was discharged as a private from the North Carolina Militia on February 2, 1815 in Norfolk, Virginia. Shortly after his discharge from the Militia, Benjamin began to migrate to Kentucky. His migration occurred sometime between 1815 and 1817.
Benjamin was allotted 2 bounty land warrants from his service in the War of 1812. They were numbered: 10,069-80-50 and 13,018-80-55. 10,069 and 13,018 are the actual Warrant serial numbers. The 80 signifies the acreage of the Warrant. The 50 and 55 represents the year that the Warrant was issued. I have researched these bounties and Benjamin was not the one that claimed them. This was not uncommon. Many soldiers would sell their bounty land warrants.
Benjamin married his first wife, Nancy Wood, about 1817 probably in Warren County, Kentucky. The proof for this union is rather interesting I think. Benjamin's second wife, Mary Ann Eliza Cherry gives an account of Benjamin's life when she applied to the Pension Bureau to receive Benjamin's Pension check after he passed away in 1854. On page 2 of her affidavit, she mentions the year and place of Benjamin's first marriage (Mary Ann testifies that they were married in Simpson County but at the time of the marriage, it would have actually been Warren County as Simpson County was not formed for two years later in 1819). Additionally, Mary Ann records the year and place of Nancy's death (October 2, 1840 in Simpson County). Benjamin was obviously very honest and forthwith about his first marriage to his second wife in order for Mary Ann to recall this type of information.
Current day Simpson County, Kentucky, is located adjacent to and immediately south of Warren County. Simpson County Kentucky was created by a Legislative Act of January 28, 1819 from Logan, Warren, and Allen Counties. This is important to note because as you may have noticed, Benjamin is found in both Simpson and Warren Counties during his lifetime.
About 1817, Benjamin and Nancy had their first child in Warren County, Kentucky. This causes me to speculate that they were married during their migration in Kentucky while crossing the Cumberland Gap or someother migratory route I have yet to identify. Nancy Wood was born on July 20, 1795 in North Carolina.
Benjamin named the majority of his son's after famous military leaders and some prominent political figures. A couple of these figures are not so famous in words, but by action. I will add a little history in each of his son's genealogy area of who I believe they were named after. Benjamin and Nancy had what I believe to be 9 children, all of which are listed below.
In 1828, Benjamin's father, John Langford passed away. In his his Last Will and Testament (written in 1823 and executed in August 1828), John gives his son, Benjamin D. Langford, 55 1/2 acres of land adjacent to John E. Tucker and Michael W. Paschall in Warren County, North Carolina.
I have researched the Warren County, North Carolina, deeds to determine what became of the 55 acres left by hist father, John Langford, to Benjamin D. Lankford. I employed the services of Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie, a very well known Warren County, NC researcher and old document transcriptionist to investigate all of the available Land deeds within 5 years in direction of John Langford's death. She did come up with many interesting Deeds that I was unaware of, but nothing on the sale or disposition of this 55 acres of land.
My current suspicion is that Benjamin was never aware that his father had passed away. John was in North Carolina and Benjamin was living in Kentucky. I believe that Benjamin was never aware that he had been willed these 55 1/2 acres. Secondly, John mentions Benjamin toward the end. Perhaps he believed there was no way to get word to his son Benjamin and merely listed him as a courtesy. I continue to search for a record of this 55 1/2 acre transaction, if it does exist. We may never know for sure.
On October 2, 1840 in Warren County, Kentucky, Benjamin lost his first wife Nancy Wood, after 23 years of marriage. (Source: War of 1812 Pension & Bounty Land Warrant Record). I believe that the Civil War Union Army Veteran, James W. Lankford, was the last child she gave birth to.
On December 10, 1843 in Warren County, Kentucky, 3 years after the death of his first wife, Benjamin married Mary Ann Eliza Cherry. They were married by D.L. Mansfield, Minister of the Gospel. (Source: Marriage Certificate, War of 1812 Pension Record). Mary Ann was also previously married to James Otey. You will see Mary Ann's name listed as Mary Ann Otey. Benjamin D. Lankford and Mary Ann Eliza Cherry had 6 children that I am aware of. The first born was Thomas in 1844in Warren County, Kentucky and the last was Spotswood Ewing Lankford in 1854 in Warren County, Kentucky.
On December 10, 1854, Benjamin D. Lankford passed away in Warren County, Kentucky. Sadly, it would appear that his last born child Spotswood, was only 6 days old when his Father passed away. It must have made Benjamin feel proud to be able to hold his newly born son just before he died. There are several different dates given for the death of Benjamin D. Lankford, all of which occurred in 1854. These include: December 10, December 13, and December 23. I have opted to choose December 10, 1854 as that was the date given by Mary Ann Eliza Cherry in her affidavit to receive Benjamin's Pension. My search continues for the location of Benjamin's grave site, if there is indeed a marked tombstone.
The 1860 US Census does not show Benjamin, which would support the research that he died in 1854 which would have been before this census. Additionally, this would make me believe that he is buried somewhere in Warren County (possibly Bowling Green) as his wife had not left the county yet.
I have corresponded with Seth L. Warner to get a feel for his thoughts on the connection of my Benjamin D. Lankford and the Benjamin D Lankford that is the son of the John Langford listed in his book. For those who are unaware of Seth, he authored the genealogy booklets entiltled, "The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose and Mary H. (Langford) Rose of Warren County, North Carolina. Mary H. Langford is who I "believe" to be the sister of my Benjamin D. Lankford. Seth was correct about Benjamin serving in the War of 1812 with his future brother in law, John Parham Rose and about serving under Captain John Langford Laughter. What is incorrect in his research on Benjamin though is the fact that Benjamin migrated to Tennessee. There is indeed a Benjamin Lankford that was born ca. 1798 in somewhere in North Carolina and was living in District 6, Lewis County, Tennessee in the 1850 Census in Household #94. Benjamin D. Lankford was living in Warren County, Kentucky at the time of the 1850 Census and we have documented proof (based upon the War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant File from NARA) that our Benjamin was in fact the one that served in the War of 1812 with John Parham Rose and John Langford Laughter. Therefore, the conclusion that Seth came up with was in error. In his defense however, when I correponded with him last year (2006), he made it clear to me that he was not entirely sure on that information and researchers should keep in mind that his research was focused on the Rose descendant's whereas mine has been focused on the Langford descedant's. There is also a Benjamin Lankford that was born ca. 1792 in North Carolina listed on the 1870 US Census, Mt. Pleasant PO, Harlan County, Roll 468, Book 1, District 1, Page 18, Household #117 that is NOT our Benjamin. Remember, our Benjamin died in 1854 so he could not possibly be living in 1870. This Benjamin is also found in the 1850 Census in Harlan County, Kentucky.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR BENJAMIN D. LANKFORD:
(1) Last Will and Testament (LWT) of his father, John Langford. (Written on July 5, 1823 and proven in 1828). He was given 55 1/2 acres.
(2) Marriage Certificate of Benjamin D. Lankford and Mary Ann Otey. (From Benjamin's Pension & Bounty Land Warrant Record, National Archives.)
(3) Warren County Marriage Index, 1797-1870; Book A; Page 154; Date Order: December 10, 1843. Groom: Benjamin Lankford; Bride: Mary Ann Oty.
(4) War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application (Full Package). Pension File #WC18327.
(5) 1800 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina. Living in the household is: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford), 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15, 1 Free White Male between the age of 16 and 25, 1 Free White Male between the age of 26-44 (presumably John Langford himself), 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (Sarah, b. 1797, Delia, b. 1797 & Martha H., b. 1799), 2 Free White Females between the age of 16 and 25 and 1 Free White Female between the age of 26 and 44 (presumably Martha Patsey Duke Langford).
(6) 1810 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 42, Book 1, Page 749. The head of the household is listed as John Langford. The following persons are residing in this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 years old (John D. Langford); 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over (presumably John Langford); 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (presumably his youngest daughters Mary H. Langford, Ailsey T. Langford and Mahala W. Langford); 2 Free White Females between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Sarah M. Langford and Martha H. Langford); 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 25 (presumably his eldest daughter, Delia T. Langford) and finally 1 Free White Female age 45 and over (presumably Martha Duke).
(7) 1820 US Census,in Warren County, Kentucky. The census shows Benjamin D. Lankford as the Head of Household. Living in the household is 1 free white male between age 16 and under 26 (this would be Benjamin), 2 free white females under the age of 10 (these would be Jane and Eleanor) and 1 free white female age 16-26 (this would be his first wife, Nancy Wood).
(8) 1830 US Census, Simpson County, Kentucky, Sheet 29A. Living in this household is 1 Free White Male under the age of 5, 4 Free White Males between the age of 5 and 10 years old, 1 Free White Male between the age of ten and fifteen, 1 free white male between the age of 30 and 40 (Benjamin D. was b. 1795 = 35 yrs. old), 4 Free White Females between the age of ten and fifteen, 1 Free White Female between the age of 15 and 20 and 1 free white female between the age of 30 and 40 (Nancy Wood was b. 1795 = 35 yrs. old). There are no slaves listed in this household with a total of 13 people residing at this household. Pay particular attention to the following 5 neighboring families as they are an important anchor on the following 1840 census. They are: Deathridge, Hendrick, Lockhart, Noel and Slofs.
(9) 1840 US Census, Simpson County, Kentucky, Roll 124, Book 1, Sheet 187. This household lists 2 Free White Males between the age of 5 and 10 years old, 1 Free White Male between the age of 30 and 40, 3 Free White Females under the age of 5, 1 Free White Female between the age of 5 and 10 years old and 1 Free White Female between the age of 30 and 40 years old. There are no slaves listed and the total quantity of people listed is 8. Additionally, 2 people in the family are listed as being employed in agriculture. Now for the discrepancies found in the 1840 Census. The first and most obvious error is the spelling of his name. It is listed as Benjamin P. Landford. Secondly, the ages for Benjamin and Nancy appear to be inaccurate. If both Benjamin and Nancy were born in 1795, they would be 45 years old. This means that they would both be recorded inaccurately in the wrong column. Now, do you remember the neighboring families of Deathridge, Hendrick, Lockhart, Noel and Slofs? They are all still living right next to Benjamin and Nancy. One family is a coincidence but 5 is unbelievable. This leads me to believe that the enumerator has made multiple errors on this census. This provides me with another important fact. Benjamin has lived in the same location for at least 10 years and possibly as many as 20 years.
(10) 1850 US Census, Warren County, Kentucky, District 1, Sheet 29, Household #391, (Enumerated on September 2, 1850), Line #13, The census shows Benjamin D. Lankford (Age: 55, Sex: Male, Occupation: Farmer) born in North Carolina, residing with his wife Mary and 6 children.
(11) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 43-44 and 676.
More About Benjamin D. Lankford, Sr.:
Ancestral File Number: 1F46-H3C
Burial: December 1854, Warren County, Kentucky
Military service: Bet. May 1814 - February 02, 1815, U.S. Army (War of 1812), 1st Regiment of the North Carolina Militia, Roll Box: 121, Roll Exct: 602
Residence 1: 1850, District 1, Warren County, Kentucky
Residence 2: 1800, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1810, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1820, Not Stated, Warren County, Kentucky
Residence 5: 1830, Simpson County, Kentucky
Residence 6: 1840, Simpson County, Kentucky
Notes for Nancy Wood:
I believe that Nancy Wood was born on July 20, 1795 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Henry Wood and Sarah Sally Lawson.
More About Nancy Wood:
Burial: October 1840, Simpson County, Kentucky
Marriage Notes for Benjamin Lankford and Nancy Wood:
Currently, I have been unable to find a marriage record of any type for Benjamin and Nancy. There is definitely NO record of the marriage in Simpson County, Kentucky. As I believe they were married in 1817 (before the 1819 county line shift to Simpson), I will continue to explore the possibility of a record existing in Warren County, Kentucky or perhaps in another neighboring county.
It is also possible that Benjamin and Nancy were married in North Carolina. If Warren County, Kentucky does not turn up anything, I will explore this possibility. A volunteer researcher in Simpson County, Kentucky informed me that the courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1882 so there are no marriage records, as such, prior to that date.
More About Benjamin Lankford and Nancy Wood:
Death of one spouse: October 02, 1840, Simpson County, Kentucky
Marriage: Abt. 1817, Prob. Kentucky, Possibly North Carolina
Notes for Mary Ann Eliza Cherry:
Mary Ann Eliza Cherry was born on March 18, 1810 in Warren County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of William Cherry and Frances Taylor.
On May 23, 1835 in Warren County, Kentucky, Mary Ann Eliza Cherry married her first husband, James Otey. I feel that is important to include some information about Mary's first marriage to James Otey. Many of the documented references show Mary's last name as Otey even after her 1st husband passed away. That is not uncommon. James Otey was born about 1780 in New Kent County, Virginia and died on September 22, 1837 in Warren County, Kentucky. James' parents were James Otey and Frances Mary Graves. James Otey was married to Martha Cowles before his marriage to Mary Ann.
Mary was paid a pension of $12 per month from the U.S. Government for Benjamin's service during the War of 1812 after he passed away.
The Cherry family has some rather interesting history. Mary had a brother named George Washington Cherry Born: August 23, 1822 in Warren County, Kentucky Died: May 29, 1911 in Warren county, Kentucky Buried: Halls Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, Kentucky. George was the father of Henry. Henry Hardin Cherry Born: November 16, 1865 in Halls Chapel, Warren County, Kentucky Died: August 1, 1937 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky Henry Hardin Cherry was the founder of Western Kentucky University. I felt that it was important to add this as many relatives were wondering about the connection of Mary Ann Cherry and Western Kentucky University.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MARY ANN ELIZA CHERRY:
(1) Marriage Certificate to Benjamin D. Lankford. (This is a copy from the National Archives in Benjamin's War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant file.
(2) 1850 US Census, District 1, Warren County, Kentucky, Sheet 29, Household #391.
(3) 1860 US Census, District 2, Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, Page 651 (Hand Numbered), Household #573. She is listed as Mary Lankford, age: 50, female. In 1860, her son James Otey from her prior marriage has now taken over the roll of Head of Household. There are also 2 first names that are very unique that help to better establish our ancestors. They are Winfield and Spotswood.
(4) 1870 US Census, Green Castle District, Warren County, Kentucky, Page 24, Household # 154. The census shows MARY LANKFORD (age: 60, female, white, House Keeper, born in Kentucky) living with her children: Richard I. (age: 34, male, white, farmer), Winfield S. (age: 20, white, male, farmer) and Spotswood E. (age: 15, white, male, attending school). This census also shows us that Mary cannot read and write as indicated by the check mark in the column under "Person's over the age of 30 who cannot read and write." This is not uncommon for a woman of Mary's age. There are several other non-Langford's listed on this census page that cannot read and write either. What a wonderful feeling of pride Mary must have had for Richard. Here was a woman who could not read and write, and yet her son would become a Surgical Doctor.
(5) 1880 US Census, Green Castle District, Warren County, Kentucky, Household #379.
SOURCES STILL NEEDED FOR MARY ANN ELIZA CHERRY:
(A) Marriage Certificate/Bond of Mary Ann Eliza Cherry and James Otey on May 23, 1835 in Warren County, Kentucky. A154.
More About Mary Ann Eliza Cherry:
Ancestral File Number: 92V5-JK
Burial: December 1898, Warren County, Kentucky
Education: NOT able to read and write.
Residence: Richardsville, Warren County, Kentucky
Marriage Notes for Benjamin Lankford and Mary Cherry:
Benjamin and Mary were married by Minister D.L. Mansfield - Minister of the Gospel. Different sources list their Marriage as December 9 and December 10, 1843. I have chosen December 10, 1843 as that is the date given on the certificate I received from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
On 09/22/2004, I requested a marriage certificate copy from the county courthouse under the following information: Benjamin Lankford and Mary Ann Otey, Warren County, December 9, 1843; her consent, Sec. E.P. Howell.
More About Benjamin Lankford and Mary Cherry:
Death of one spouse: December 23, 1854, Warren County, Kentucky
Marriage: December 10, 1843, Warren County, Kentucky
Children of Benjamin Lankford and Nancy Wood are:
71 i. Ann5 Lankford, born in Kentucky; died in Kentucky. She married Patrick Monohan September 11, 1843 in Warren County, Kentucky; born in Kentucky; died in Kentucky.
More About Patrick Monohan and Ann Lankford:
Marriage: September 11, 1843, Warren County, Kentucky
+ 72 ii. Martha Jane Lankford, born Abt. 1817 in Warren County, Kentucky; died in Kentucky.
+ 73 iii. Sarah L. Langford, born Abt. 1820 in Simpson County, Kentucky.
+ 74 iv. Mary "Eleanor" Lankford, born 1824 in Kentucky.
+ 75 v. Nancy Mahala Lankford, born 1824 in Kentucky; died Abt. 1876 in White County, Illinois.
+ 76 vi. John D. Langford, born 1829 in Ohio County, Kentucky; died 1876 in White County, Illinois.
+ 77 vii. Benjamin D. Lankford, Jr., born Bet. 1831 - 1832 in Kentucky; died Bef. May 18, 1895 in White County, Illinois.
+ 78 viii. William Alexander Langford, born January 02, 1836 in Logan County, Kentucky; died February 16, 1905 in White County, Illinois.
+ 79 ix. James W. Langford, born February 1839 in Warren County, Kentucky.
Children of Benjamin Lankford and Mary Cherry are:
80 i. Thomas5 Lankford, born 1844 in Warren County, Kentucky; died Aft. 1860 in Prob. Kentucky.
Notes for Thomas Lankford:
Facts about Thomas Lankford and his service with the 1st Cavalry Regiment Kentucky: Company B: He enlisted as a Private on 27 July 1861 and was mustered out of the Union Army on 31 December 1864 in Camp Nelson, Kentucky. I did some brief research on this regiment and they fought in numerous battles with a small amount of casualties.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR THOMAS LANKFORD:
(1) 1850 US Census, District 1, Warren County, Kentucky, Sheet 29, Household #391. He is listed as Thomas Lankford, age: 6, male.
(2) 1860 US Census, Bowling Green P.O., Warren County, Kentucky, Roll 398, Page 651 (Hand numbered) Household #573. He is listed as Thomas Lankford, age: 15, male, occupation: Farm Laborer.
More About Thomas Lankford:
Ancestral File Number: 1F46-H76
Military service: Civil War, Union Army, Unit 752, Company B, 1st Calvary Regiment, Kentucky
Residence 1: 1850, District 1, Warren County, Kentucky
Residence 2: 1860, District 2, Warren County, Kentucky
+ 81 ii. Dr. Richard Irvin Langford, born April 10, 1846 in Warren County, Kentucky; died January 01, 1901 in Select, Ohio County, Kentucky.
+ 82 iii. George W. Lankford, born 1848 in Warren County, Kentucky; died 1895 in Warren County, Kentucky.
+ 83 iv. Winfield Scott Lankford, born February 1849 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky; died Bet. 1910 - 1920 in Stoddard County, Missouri.
84 v. Joseph Allen Lankford, born August 1852 in Warren County, Kentucky; died September 20, 1852 in Warren County, Kentucky.
More About Joseph Allen Lankford:
Ancestral File Number: 1F46-HBS
Burial: September 1852, Warren County, Kentucky
+ 85 vi. Spotswood Ewing Lankford, born December 04, 1854 in Warren County, Kentucky; died December 09, 1935 in Essex, Stoddard County, Missouri.
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41. Mary H. "Polly"4 Langford (John3, George2, John1) was born February 02, 1802 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died April 10, 1879 in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina. She married John Parham Rose October 26, 1819 in Warren County, North Carolina, son of George Rose and Sally [--?--]. He was born May 17, 1793 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died March 15, 1869 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for Mary H. "Polly" Langford:
The descendant's of Mary Langford and her husband, John Parham Rose, is the major focus of the research conducted by Seth Warner. I can't emphasize enough that if you descend from this Rose line, you must study this material. No other researcher to date that I know of has studied and analyzed this family grouping more than Seth Warner.
Marriage Bond of Mary H. "Polly" Langford & John Parham Rose
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MARY H. "POLLY" LANGFORD:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 lists John P Rose and Mary H Langford receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 26 Oct 1819, Bond #: 000162589, Image Number: 004629, County: Warren, Record #: 01 217, Bondsman: Robert Paschall.
(2) Last Will and Testament (LWT) of her Father, John Langford. She was given 25 acres.
(3) 1810 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 42, Book 1, Page 749. The head of the household is listed as John Langford. The following persons are residing in this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 years old (John D. Langford); 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over (presumably John Langford); 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (presumably his youngest daughters Mary H. Langford, Ailsey T. Langford and Mahala W. Langford); 2 Free White Females between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Sarah M. Langford and Martha H. Langford); 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 25 (presumably his eldest daughter, Delia T. Langford) and finally 1 Free White Female age 45 and over (presumably Martha Duke).
(4) 1830 US Census, North Carolina, Warren County, Smith's Creek District, Page 584. He is listed as John P. Rose. Living in the household are the following persons: 2 Free White Males under 5 years old, 1 Free White Male between the age of 15 and 20, 1 Free White Male between the age of 30 and 40 (Presumably John Parham Rose himself), and 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30 (Presumably Mary H. Polly Langford). There is also 1 Female Slave between 10 and 20 years old.
(5) 1840 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 40 (Hand numbered page 113). The head of the household is listed as John P. Rose. The following persons are enumerated at this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 5; 1 Free White Male between the age of 5 and 10; 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15; 1 Free White Male between the age of 15 and 20; 1 Free White Male between the age of 40 and 50 (presumably John Parham Rose himself); 1 Free White Female under the age of 5; 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30; 1 Free White Female between the age of 30 and 40 (presumably his wife, Mary H. "Polly" Langford); 1 Free Colored Male between the age of 10 and 24 and 1 Free Colored Female between the age of 10 and 24.
(6) 1850 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Page 33, Household/Family #613. She is listed as Mary H. Rose, age: 49, female, born in North Carolina. She is living with her husband, John P. Rose. There is large ink blot running the length of this census page.
(7) 1860 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Page 246, Household/Family #123. She is listed as M. Rose, age: 58, female, born in Warren County, North Carolina. Her husband is listed as J.P. Rose, age: 67, farmer, born in Warren County, North Carolina.
(8) 1870 US Census, Ridgeway P.O., Smith Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164 (Page 650A), Household #176, Family #184. She is recorded as: Mary Rose, Age: 68, Female, White, Occupation: Keeping House; Value of Real Estate: $1,400; Value of Personal Estate: $750, born in North Carolina and unable to write. Her sister Alley (Langford) Walker is also residing with her.
(9) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 3, 5, 9-11, 17-19, 32, 36, 43, 59, 61-64, 85, 89, 94-95, 106, 109, 111, 113, 115-116, 124, 131-132, 155, 160, 166, 254, 295, 380, 434, 502, 515, 568, 675, 677-678, 704 and 707.
More About Mary H. "Polly" Langford:
Burial: April 1879, Prob. Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 1: 1870, Smith's Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1810, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1820, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1830, Smith's Creek District, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 5: 1840, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 6: 1850, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 7: 1860, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
Notes for John Parham Rose:
War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Complete File - NARA
On August 25, 1801, John Rose was bound as an apprentice:
"John Rose, a base born, child of Sally Rose is bound to Thomas Wilson, to learn the Art and Mystery of a planter until he arrives to the age of 21 being now 8 years of age."
John fathered an illegitimate child in 1817. This required him to post a bastardy bond. The mother of this child is recorded as Hicks Nuckols, a single woman.
RESEARCH NOTE: I have been trying to learn more about this particular household as I believe Mary may be important in determining the disposition of the 55 1/2 acres that a Benjamin D. Lankford was willed.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JOHN PARHAM ROSE:
(1) 1830 US Census, North Carolina, Warren County, Smith's Creek District, Page 584. He is listed as John P. Rose. Living in the household are the following persons: 2 Free White Males under 5 years old, 1 Free White Male between the age of 15 and 20, 1 Free White Male between the age of 30 and 40 (Presumably John himself), and 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30 (Presumably Mary H. Polly Langford). There is also 1 Female Slave between 10 and 20 years old.
(2) 1840 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 40 (Hand numbered page 113). The head of the household is listed as John P. Rose. The following persons are enumerated at this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 5; 1 Free White Male between the age of 5 and 10; 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15; 1 Free White Male between the age of 15 and 20; 1 Free White Male between the age of 40 and 50 (presumably John Parham Rose himself); 1 Free White Female under the age of 5; 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30; 1 Free White Female between the age of 30 and 40 (presumably his wife, Mary H. "Polly" Langford); 1 Free Colored Male between the age of 10 and 24 and 1 Free Colored Female between the age of 10 and 24.
(3) 1850 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Page 33, Household/Family #613. He is listed as John P. Rose, Age: 58, Male, Occupation: Farmer, born in North Carolina. There is large ink blot covering up John's complete real estate value
(4) 1860 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916; Page: 246, Household/Family #123. He is listed as J.P. Rose, Age: 67, Male, Farmer, Occupation: Farmer; Value of Real Estate: $1,500; Value of Personal Estate: $2,000; born in Warren County, North Carolina.
(5) The Descendant and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes 1 & 2. Written by Seth Warner, Durham, North Carolina, 1982.
(2) Warren County, North Carolina, Minutes to the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. Volume V, 1801-1805. Transcribed by Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie. Page 58 (Ginger's page 24), Tuesday, August 25, 1801.
More About John Parham Rose:
Burial: March 1869, Prob. Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 1: 1860, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1830, Smiths Creek, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: June 01, 1840, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1850, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
More About John Rose and Mary Langford:
Marriage: October 26, 1819, Warren County, North Carolina
Children of Mary Langford and John Rose are:
+ 86 i. William James5 Rose, born Abt. 1826 in Warren County, North Carolina; died December 21, 1862 in Warren County, North Carolina.
+ 87 ii. John Easter Rose, born April 07, 1828 in Warren County, North Carolina; died May 10, 1896 in Warren County, North Carolina.
+ 88 iii. George Anderson Rose, born November 18, 1830 in Warren County, North Carolina; died Bet. 1877 - 1878 in Warren County, North Carolina.
+ 89 iv. Robert Franklin Rose, born November 04, 1832 in Warren County, North Carolina; died May 12, 1907 in Warren County, North Carolina.
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42. Alice T.4 Langford (John3 Langford, George2, John1) was born October 25, 1804 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died September 21, 1882 in Warren County, North Carolina. She married Jeremiah "Green" Walker September 30, 1842 in Warren County, North Carolina. He was born 1803, and died July 21, 1861 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for Alice T. Langford:
According to Seth Warner's research, Alice was born on October 25, 1804 and died on September 21, 1882.
Aisley's first name is recorded in several different spellings. It is written as Ailcy in the 1850 Census, Alsa in the 1860 Census, Alley in the 1870 Census, Aisly L. in the 1880 Census, Alice T. on her land transaction and finally as Ailsy in he Father John's Last Will and Testament.
Marriage Bond of Alice T. Langford and Jeremiah "Green Walker.
1838 Warren County Deed Book #27, Page 381 Alice T. Langford.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR ALICE T. LANGFORD:
(1) Last Will and Testament (LWT) of her Father, John Langford. (Written on July 5, 1823 and proven in 1828). She was granted 55 acres.
(2) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 list Jeremiah G. Walker and Ailsey T Langford receiving a Marriage Bond. Bond Date: 30 Dec 1842, Bond #: 000163190, Image Number: 004628, County: Warren, Record #: 01 260, Bondsman: Rodon Parker, Witness: M. J. Montgomery.
(3) 1850 US Census, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Page 22, Household/Family #311. She is listed as Ailcy Walker, age: 46, female, born in North Carolina. Jeremiah Walker is the head of the household and their son, John Walker is also residing in this household.
(4) 1860 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Page 253, Household/Family # 231. She is listed as Alsa Walker, female, age: 57, born in North Carolina. She is the wife of J.G. Walker.
(5) 1870 US Census, Ridgeway P.O., Smith Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164 (Page 650A), Household #176, Family #184. She is recorded as: Alley Walker, Age: 64, Gender: Female, Race: White, Birthplace: North Carolina. She is living with her sister Mary H. (Langford) Rose.
(6) 1880 US Census, Smith Creek, Warren County, North Carolina US Census (Page 67B), she is recorded as Ailsy L. Walker, Age: 74, Gender: Female, Race: White, Birthplace: North Carolina, Marital Status: Widowed.
(7) Warren County Deed Book 27, Page 381. 1838.
(8) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 43, 60-62, 91, 95, 106, 109, 111, 131, 166, 502-503, 675 and 677.
More About Alice T. Langford:
Burial: September 1882, North Carolina
Notes for Jeremiah "Green" Walker:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JEREMIAH "GREEN" WALKER:
(1) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 61, 95, 131 and 678.
More About Jeremiah "Green" Walker:
Burial: July 1861, North Carolina
More About Jeremiah Walker and Alice Langford:
Marriage: September 30, 1842, Warren County, North Carolina
Child of Alice Langford and Jeremiah Walker is:
90 i. John Thomas5 Walker, born August 15, 1844 in Warren County, North Carolina; died August 15, 1898 in North Carolina. He married Julia Ann Tutor Rose; died September 01, 1910 in North Carolina.
More About John Thomas Walker:
Burial: August 1898, Rose-Hundley Cemetery, Norlina, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence: 1850, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
More About Julia Ann Tutor Rose:
Burial: Rose-Hundley Cemetery, Norlina, Warren County, North Carolina
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43. John D.4 Langford, Sr. (John3, George2, John1) was born Bet. 1806 - 1808 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died 1879 in North Carolina. He married Martha Eliza Steed March 15, 1837 in Warren County, North Carolina, daughter of Abner Steed and Matha Allen. She was born November 10, 1817 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died Bet. 1900 - 1910 in North Carolina.
Notes for John D. Langford, Sr.:
Marriage Bond of John D. Langford and Martha Eliza Steed
John's middle name is thought by some to be Dole and David by other's. It could also be Duke for his mother's maiden name. I would certainly like to know though as it may be the same as his brother and my ancestor, Benjamin D. Lankford.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JOHN D. LANGFORD:
(1) Last Will and Testament of his Father, John Langford (Written on July 5, 1823 and proved in 1828). He was left 55 1/2 acres.
(2) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 lists John D Langford and Martha E Steed receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 15 Mar 1837, Bond #: 000161645, Image Number: 007615, County: Warren, Record #: 01 147, Bondsman: Henry T Allen, Witness: E W Best.
(3) 1810 US Census, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 42, Book 1, Page 749. The head of the household is listed as John Langford. The following persons are residing in this household: 1 Free White Male under the age of 10 years old (John D. Langford); 1 Free White Male between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Benjamin D. Lankford); 1 Free White Male age 45 and over (presumably John Langford); 3 Free White Females under the age of 10 (presumably his youngest daughters Mary H. Langford, Ailsey T. Langford and Mahala W. Langford); 2 Free White Females between the age of 10 and 15 (presumably Sarah M. Langford and Martha H. Langford); 1 Free White Female between the age of 16 and 25 (presumably his eldest daughter, Delia T. Langford) and finally 1 Free White Female age 45 and over (presumably Martha Duke).
(4) 1830 US Census, North Carolina, Warren County, Smith's Creek District, Page 585 (Hand Numbered), (Ancestry.com image 3 of 6). Living in this household is 1 Free White Male age 10-15, 1 Free White Male age 20-30 (John D. Langford), 1 Free White Female age 15-20 (Possibly Mahala b. Abt. 1811 = 19 years old), 1 Free White Female age 20-30 (Possibly Alicy T.), 1 Free White Female age 60-70 (Possibly John's mother, Patsey Duke Langford), 1 Slave. There are 6 total people living at this household.
(5) 1840 US Census, Unknown Townships, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 372, Page 45. He is listed as John D. Lankford. Living in this household are the following people: 1 Free White Male under the age of 5, 1 Free White Male between the age of 30 and 40 (presumably John Dole Langford himself), 1 Free White Female under the age of 5 (presumably Martha A. Langford), and 1 Free White Female between the age of 20 and 30 (presumably Martha Eliza Steed). There is an entry at the bottom of this Census page that reads, "For rest of Warren see last pages of Vol. 9 following Tyrrell County."
(6) 1850 US Census, Sandy Creek District, Warren County, North Carolina, Page 7B, Household #107. He is listed as John Langford, age: 43, male, occupation: farmer and carpenter.
(7) 1860 US Census, Warrenton PO, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Book 1, Household/Family #147. He is listed as J.D. Lankford.
(8) 1870 US Census, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164, Book 1, Page 66, Household #504, Family #509. He is listed as John Lankford, age: 62, male, white, farmer, Value of Real Estate: $2,450, Value of Personal Estate: $850.
(9) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 43, 60-61, 64, 295, 380, 434-435, 677, 680-683, 686, 689, 703-704, 710, 714, 722, 724 and 729.
More About John D. Langford, Sr.:
Residence 1: 1870, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1810, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1830, Smiths Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: June 01, 1840, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 5: 1850, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 6: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
Notes for Martha Eliza Steed:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MARTHA ELIZA STEED:
(1) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 lists John D Langford and Martha E Steed receiving a marriage bond. Bond Date: 15 Mar 1837, Bond #: 000161645, Image Number: 007615, County: Warren, Record #: 01 147, Bondsman: Henry T Allen, Witness: E W Best.
(2) 1850 US Census, Sandy Creek District, Warren County, North Carolina, Page 7B, Household #107. He is listed as John Langford, age: 43, male, occupation: farmer and carpenter.
(3) 1860 US Census, Warrenton PO, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Book 1, Household/Family #147. She is listed as M.E.Lankford, Age: 41, Female, born in Warren County, North Carolina.
(4) 1870 US Census, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164, Book 1, Page 66, Household #504, Family #509. She is listed as
(5) 1880 US Census,
(6) 1900 US Census, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina, Roll 1220, Page 7B, Household #119, Family #120. She is listed as Martha E. Langford, Mother, White, Female, born November 1818, Age: 81, Widow. She is recorded as giving birth to a total of 8 children, only 3 of which are still living at the time of this census. Martha is listed as being born in North Carolina and parents born in North Carolina. She is living with her youngest son, Lewis Henry Langford who is the head of the household.
(7) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 39, 295-296, 366, 380, 434-435, 680-683, 686 and 703-704.
More About Martha Eliza Steed:
Residence 1: 1900, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1850, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1870, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 5: 1880, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
More About John Langford and Martha Steed:
Marriage: March 15, 1837, Warren County, North Carolina
Children of John Langford and Martha Steed are:
+ 91 i. Martha A.5 Langford, born 1838 in Warren County, North Carolina; died March 20, 1882 in Warren County, North Carolina.
+ 92 ii. Thomas Abner Langford, born April 25, 1841 in Cokesbury, Vance County (Formerly Warren County), North Carolina; died October 03, 1918 in Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama.
93 iii. John D. Langford, Jr., born Abt. 1842 in Warren County, North Carolina; died April 1860 in Warren County, Kentucky.
More About John D. Langford, Jr.:
Cause of Death: Typhoid Pneumonia
Residence 1: 1860, Not Stated, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1850, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
94 iv. Mary Langford, born Abt. 1844 in Warren County, North Carolina; died Aft. 1850.
More About Mary Langford:
Residence: 1850, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
+ 95 v. Sarah Ella Langford, born October 15, 1848 in Warren County, North Carolina; died June 28, 1929 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
96 vi. James A. Langford, born 1850 in Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for James A. Langford:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR JAMES A. LANGFORD:
(1) 1850 US Census, Sandy Creek District, Warren County, North Carolina, Page 7B, Household #107. He is listed as James A. Langford, age: 3 months, male.
(2) 1860 US Census, Warrenton PO, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Book 1, Household #147. He is listed as J. Lankford, age: 10, male.
(3) 1870 US Census, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164, Book 1, Page 66, Household #504, Family #509. He is listed as James Lankford, age: 19, male, white.
More About James A. Langford:
Residence 1: 1870, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1850, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1860, Not Stated, Warren County, North Carolina
+ 97 vii. Rosa V. Langford, born February 16, 1853 in Warren County, North Carolina; died April 27, 1906 in North Carolina.
98 viii. Lewis Henry Langford, born April 26, 1856 in Warren County, North Carolina; died May 30, 1936 in Vance County, North Carolina. He married Emma Louis Rose January 23, 1886 in Vance County, North Carolina; born November 17, 1869 in Warren County, North Carolina; died August 23, 1956 in Vance County, North Carolina.
Notes for Lewis Henry Langford:
His nickname was "Boney". Lewis "Boney" visited his brother, Thomas Abner Langford, in Alabama after the family re-connected. The family thought Tom was dead so he was left out of his parents' wills....from what I've been told, Boney made the visit to rectify this & offer Tom his equal share of the estate. Tom appreciated this but he had been fairly successful in his mercantile business & declined the offer......he knew he wouldn't return to North Carolina & felt the family there would keep the farm going. Tom did own farm land in Alabama but it was farmed by sharecroppers....Tom evidently didn't like farming. he was living in a small town (close to his parents) & working as a clerk in a store before he enlisted in the Civil War......this from his grandson, John O. Wise.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR LEWIS "BONEY" HENRY LANGFORD:
(1) 1860 US Census, Warrenton PO, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Book 1, Household #147. He is listed as B. Lankford.
(2) 1870 US Census, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 1164, Book 1, Page 66, Household #504. He is listed as Lacus Lankford.
(3) 1900 US Census, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina, Roll 1220, Page 7B, Household #119, Family #120. He is listed as Lewis H. Langford, Head of Household, White, Male, born April 1836, Age: 44, Married (for 14 years), born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina. His occupation is listed as being a farmer and he owns this land.
More About Lewis Henry Langford:
Residence 1: 1930, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1870, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1880, Sandy Creek, Warren County, North Carolina, United States
Residence 5: 1900, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Residence 6: 1910, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Residence 7: 1920, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Notes for Emma Louis Rose:
John E. Rose (Emma's father) was the son of John P. Rose & Mary H. Langford Rose. Mary H. Langford was was the daughter of John Langford and Martha Duke (this would make her the sister of Benjamin Langford and John Dole Langford). Lewis Henry Langford "aka Boney" and his wife Emma L. Rose were 1st cousins once removed. This information was given by Seth Warner.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR EMMA LOUIS ROSE:
(1) 1900 US Census, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina, Roll 1220, Page 7B, Household #119, Family #120. She is listed as Emma L. Langford, Wife, White, Female, born November 1869, Age: 30, Married (for 14 years), born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina. She has not given birth to any children.
More About Emma Louis Rose:
Residence 1: 1930, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Residence 2: 1870, Nutbush, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1880, Townsville, Granville County, North Carolina
Residence 4: 1900, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Residence 5: 1910, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
Residence 6: 1920, Middleburg, Vance County, North Carolina
More About Lewis Langford and Emma Rose:
Marriage: January 23, 1886, Vance County, North Carolina
44. Mahala W.4 Langford (John3, George2, John1) was born Abt. 1811 in Warren County, North Carolina, and died December 11, 1867 in North Carolina. She married William A. Hundley March 10, 1838 in Warren County, North Carolina, son of John Hundley and Mary Lambert. He was born Bet. 1805 - 1810 in Virginia, and died May 01, 1861 in North Carolina.
Notes for Mahala W. Langford:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MAHALA W. LANGFORD:
(1) Last Will and Testament (LWT) of her Father, John Langford (Written in 1823 and proven in 1828). She was given 55 acres.
(2) North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 show William J. Hundley and Mahala W. Langford receiving a Marriage Bond on March 10, 1838 in Warren County, North Carolina. The Bond # is: 000161333, Image Number: 004629, County: Warren, Record #: 01 125, Bondsman: Green D. Jenkins.
(3) 1850 US Census, Warrenton District, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Book 1, Page 23a, Household # 318. She is listed as Mahala Hunley.
(4) 1860 US Census, Warrenton P.O., Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 916, Book 1, Page 264A, Household #411. She is listed as M.W. Hundley.
(5) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 43-44, 60, 515, 677-678, 697-698, 717, 720 and 723-724.
More About Mahala W. Langford:
Burial: December 1867
Residence: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
More About William A. Hundley:
Burial: May 1861
Residence 1: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence 2: June 01, 1840, Warren County, North Carolina<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1850, Louisa County, Virginia
More About William Hundley and Mahala Langford:
Marriage: March 10, 1838, Warren County, North Carolina
Children of Mahala Langford and William Hundley are:
99 i. William B.5 Hundley, born December 19, 1838 in Warren County, North Carolina; died Bef. 1900 in Prob. Warren County, North Carolina.
Notes for William B. Hundley:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR WILLIAM B. HUNDLEY:
(1) North Carolina Troops, Volume 5, pg 191... Co. F, 12th Regiment:, Hundley, William B., Private, Born in Warren County where he resided as a salesman prior to enlisting in Warren County at age 22, April 18, 1861. Present or accounted for until wounded in the knee at Gaines’ Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862. Reported absent wounded until discharged on or about May 19, 1863, by reason of wounds received at Gaines’ Mill. (This source citation courtesy of Sandy Bolick).
(2) 1850 US Census, Warrenton District, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 648, Book 1, Page 23A, Household # 318. He is recorded as William B. Hunley, Age: 11, Male, born in North Carolina.
(3) 1880 US Census, Hawtree, Warren County, North Carolina, Roll 985, Page 53D, Household #287, Family #298. He is listed as William B. Hundley, White, Male, Age: 41, Cousin, Single, Occupation: At Home, Wounded Leg. The head of the household is listed as Mariah Lampkin.
(4) The Descendants and Antecedents of John Parham Rose (1793-1869) and Mary H. (Langford) Rose (1802-1879) of Warren County, North Carolina. Volumes One and Two. By Seth Warner. 761 Pages. Durham, North Carolina, 1982. Pages: 697-698.
More About William B. Hundley:
Military service: Civil War: Confederacy
Residence: 1880, Hawtree, Warren County, North Carolina, United States
100 ii. Daniel T. Hundley, born April 02, 1841 in Warren County, North Carolina; died May 30, 1864 in Bethesda Church, Virginia.
Notes for Daniel T. Hundley:
Daniel T. Hundley was Killed in Action during the Civil War.
More About Daniel T. Hundley:
Burial: 1864
Cause of Death: KIA - Killed in Action
Military 1: February 12, 1862, Enlisted in - Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
Military 2: April 02, 1862, Mustered in - Camp Mangum (near Raleigh, North Carolina) - Company G, 43rd North Carolina Regiment
Residence: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
101 iii. George Washington Hundley, born February 02, 1843 in Warren County, North Carolina; died July 16, 1908 in Warren County, North Carolina. He married Elizabeth G. White March 27, 1873 in Warren County, North Carolina; born February 06, 1847; died June 06, 1899 in Warren County, North Carolina.
More About George Washington Hundley:
Burial: July 1908, Rose-Hundley Cemetery, Norlina, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence: 1880, Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina
More About Elizabeth G. White:
Burial: June 1899, Rose-Hundley Cemetery, Norlina, Warren County, North Carolina
More About George Hundley and Elizabeth White:
Marriage: March 27, 1873, Warren County, North Carolina
102 iv. Thomas A. Hundley, born June 17, 1845 in Warren County, North Carolina; died July 30, 1899 in Warren County, North Carolina.
More About Thomas A. Hundley:
Residence: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
+ 103 v. Martha Winifred Hundley, born July 26, 1847 in Warren County, North Carolina; died in Warren County, North Carolina.
104 vi. James Knox Polk Hundley, born September 20, 1849 in Warren County, North Carolina; died March 18, 1890 in North Carolina.
More About James Knox Polk Hundley:
Residence: 1860, Warren, North Carolina
105 vii. Andrew Jackson Hundley, born June 04, 1851 in Warren County, North Carolina; died April 26, 1926.
More About Andrew Jackson Hundley:
Burial: 1926, Rose-Hundley Cemetery, Norlina, Warren County, North Carolina
Residence: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
106 viii. Franklin Pierce Hundley, born September 26, 1853 in Warren County, North Carolina; died January 03, 1937 in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina. He married Macky Grady in Warren County, Kentucky; died Aft. 1890 in Warren County, North Carolina.
More About Franklin Pierce Hundley:
Residence: 1860, Warren County, North Carolina
More About Franklin Hundley and Macky Grady:
Marriage: Warren County, Kentucky
Generation No. 5
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78. William Alexander5 Langford (Benjamin D.4 Lankford, Sr., John3 Langford, George2, John1) was born January 02, 1836 in Logan County, Kentucky, and died February 16, 1905 in White County, Illinois. He married (1) Delila Ann Shull February 02, 1861 in Ohio County, Kentucky, daughter of David Shull and Margaret Reid. She was born March 20, 1833 in Ohio County, Kentucky, and died November 16, 1879 in White County, Illinois. He married (2) Elizabeth A. Moore Dixon February 23, 1882 in White County, Illinois. She was born December 1837 in Indiana.
Notes for William Alexander Langford:
William Alexander and Family Picture (ca. 1874)
Courtesy of Bill K. Langford
Marriage Bond of William Alexander Langford & Deila Ann Shull
Courtesy of Bill K. Langford
August 8, 2004. I corresponded via e-mail with a nice woman by the name of Janet Armstrong. She is a descendant of William Alexander Langford and opened up this line of the Langford family. Interestingly enough, she is also the treasurer of the Genealogy Society of White County, Illinois. Also of great importance is the lead from Janet indicating that a she had a distant cousin named Bill Langford who was also conducting Langford Family Genealogy research and ended up being the co-author of this research.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR WILLIAM ALEXANDER LANGFORD:
(1) Marriage Record. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900. Groom: William A. Langford, Bride: Elizabeth A. Langford Moore, Date: February 23, 1882; Volume: 012, County: White.
(2) 1850 US Census, Kentucky, Warren County, District 1, Sheet 29, Household #391. He is listed as William Lankford, age: 13, male.
(3) 1860 US Census, Deckers District, Ohio County, Kentucky, Roll 390, Book 1, Household #449. He is listed as Wm. A. Lankford, age: 24, male, occupation: laborer. It is interesting to note that his future first wife, Delila Shull, is living only one house away. This census shows him living next door to Delila as a laborer. William is 24 years old at the time and they marry 1 year after the census was conducted.
(4) 1870 US Census, Cool Spring Precinct, Ohio County, Kentucky, Roll 492, Book 1, Page 26, Household #172, Family #168. He is listed as Wm. A. Lankford, age: 34, male, farmer, Value of real estate: $800, Value of personal estate: $400.
(5) 1880 US Census, Carmi, White County, Illinois, District #152, Household #96. He is 44 years old at the time of this census. The head of the household is Jeremiah Rusher. Now for an important fact about William and this particular census. He is listed as a Widower. This would coincide with his first wife, Delilah Ann Shull passing away less than a year before. Additionally, you will find all of their children dispersed throughout the nearby area. I would assume that it was too difficult to raise these children on his own. Perhaps he was doing the best he could by finding them all homes for food and shelter and sending any money he could. I sure wish we could take a glimpse at the 1890 census to see if he gets them all back once he is married again.
(6) 1900 US Census, Carmi Township, White County, Illinois, Roll 351, Book 2, Sheet 6B, Household #116. He is listed as William Langford.
More About William Alexander Langford:
Ancestral File Number: 20ZQ-ZXV
Burial: February 1905, Kuykendall Cemetery, Carmi, White County, Illinois
Residence 1: 1900, Carmi, White County, Illinois
Residence 2: 1850, District 1, Warren County, Kentucky<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1860, Deckers, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 4: 1870, Cool Spring, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 5: Abt. 1876, White County, Illiniois from Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 6: 1880, Carmi, White County, Illinois
More About Delila Ann Shull:
Ancestral File Number: 19GS-5KR
Burial: November 1879, Kuykendall Cemetery, Carmi, White County, Illinois
Residence 1: 1870, Cool Spring, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 2: 1840, Ohio County, Kentucky<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1850, District 1, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 4: 1860, Deckers, Ohio County, Kentucky
More About William Langford and Delila Shull:
Marriage: February 02, 1861, Ohio County, Kentucky
More About William Langford and Elizabeth Dixon:
Marriage 1: February 23, 1882, White County, Illinois
Marriage 2: February 28, 1882, White County, Illinois
Children of William Langford and Delila Shull are:
238 i. Lulie Davis6 Langford, born November 20, 1861 in Ohio County, Kentucky; died September 17, 1879 in White County, Illinois.
Notes for Lulie Davis Langford:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR LULIE DAVIS LANGFORD:
(1) 1870 US Census, Cool Spring Precinct, Ohio County, Kentucky, Roll 492, Book 1, Page 26, Household #172. She is listed as Lula D. Lankford, age: 8, female, white, born in Kentucky. Unfortunately, this is the only census that reported Lulie's short life.
More About Lulie Davis Langford:
Burial: September 1879, Kuykendall Cemetery, White County, Illinois
Residence: 1870, Cool Spring, Ohio County, Kentucky
+ 239 ii. Euclid Benjamin Langford, born January 19, 1864 in Ohio County, Kentucky; died January 02, 1907 in White County, Illinois.
+ 240 iii. Mary Belle Langford, born June 15, 1865 in Ohio County, Kentucky; died May 29, 1943 in Phillips Township, White County, Illinois.
241 iv. Leda Langford, born Abt. 1866 in Ohio County, Kentucky.
+ 242 v. Dempsey Hunley Langford, born January 27, 1867 in Ohio County, Kentucky; died March 07, 1951 in White County, Illinois.
243 vi. William Durwood Langford, born 1868 in Ohio County, Kentucky; died 1883 in White County, Illinois.
Notes for William Durwood Langford:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR WILLIAM DURWOOD LANGFORD:
(1) 1870 US Census, Cool Spring Precinct, Ohio County, Kentucky, Roll 492, Book 1, Page 26, Household #172. He is listed as William D. Lankford, age: 2, male, white, born in Kentucky.
More About William Durwood Langford:
Residence 1: 1880, Hawthorn, White, Illinois
Residence 2: 1870, Cool Spring, Ohio, Kentucky<-Make this the primary residence.
244 vii. Oliver Howard Langford, born July 24, 1869 in Ohio County, Kentucky; died August 1869 in Ohio County, Kentucky.
Notes for Oliver Howard Langford:
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR OLIVER HARRY LANGFORD:
(1) U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule, 1870. Cool Spring, Ohio County, , Kentucky, Roll: T655_15; Page: 1197; Line Number: 15. Name: Olaver H. Lankford; Gender: Male; Race: White; Place of Birth: Kentucky; Age: 1/12; Month of Death: Aug; Cause of Death: Thrash; Place of Death: Cool Spring, Ohio, Kentucky; Census Year: 1870.
More About Oliver Howard Langford:
Residence: 1870, Cool Spring, Ohio County, Kentucky
+ 245 viii. John David Langford, born March 07, 1874 in Cool Spring, Ohio County, Kentucky; died February 02, 1965 in White County, Illinois.
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81. Dr. Richard Irvin5 Langford (Benjamin D.4 Lankford, Sr., John3 Langford, George2, John1) was born April 10, 1846 in Warren County, Kentucky, and died January 01, 1901 in Select, Ohio County, Kentucky. He married Martha Frances Taylor February 27, 1886 in Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky, daughter of James TAYLOR and Marcia FLOYD. She was born August 27, 1849 in Butler County, Kentucky, and died March 04, 1939 in Select, Ohio County, Kentucky.
Notes for Dr. Richard Irvin Langford:
Langford and Hosey Family Photograph. (ca. 1890)
Langford and Hosey Family Photograph (ca. 1899/1900)
Richard Irvin Langford was born on April 10, 1846 in Warren County, Kentucky. He was the second oldest child of Benjamin D. Lankford and Mary Ann Eliza Cherry.
Richard practiced medicine for 15 years and was a long time farmer before that. Dr. Langford was a member of the Masonic lodge and in keeping with the Masonic tradition, Richard was never known to charge a widow for any medical services. Richard would have been slightly to young to have fought in the Civil War between 1861 and 1865. This would have made him only 15 years old at the start of the war.
Medical Diploma's of Dr. Richard Irvin Langford
Richard's name is spelled in several different formats, especially his middle initial. Specifically, I have seen his middle initial recorded as an "I" and a "J". I have chosen to use "I" as in Irvin.
July 14, 2004: Notes to Jeff Davis from Maxine Langford (Grand Daughter of Richard). Maxine seems to recall her grandfather (Richard) telling her the following story. Richard used to work on a farm for a man named what she thinks is "Threlka." This gentleman supposedly sent Richard to Nashville, TN to become a Doctor. Maxine believes that this gentleman may have been a doctor himself.
POSSIBLE RELATED RESEARCH NOTE: I find this very interesting for two reasons. One, there is a very prominent family called "Threlkel" that lived in that area. There was even a ferry named after this family, The Threlkel Ferry which used to go across the Greene River. Secondly, I know that Richard was also very generous in so far as adopting children and not charging widows for any medical services. Perhaps this Dr. Threkel instilled some sort of large value here. This portion is merely speculative for now until I can research this further.
Interesting tombstone notes: There are several stories associated with the basic shape of tombstones in this era. One is that men who either fought or believed in the Confederate point of view, had a pointed tombstone. This prevented Yankee soldiers from sitting on their tombstone to rest. The second story I have heard is that most people who were in the Masons had a pointed tombstone. There was a large membership of masons in the south. I note this because Richard's tombstone is pointed at the top.
Tombstone of Dr. Richard Irvin Langford
It would have been nice to use the 1900 Mortality Schedule for Richard, but the 1890 and 1900 schedules were destroyed.
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR DR. RICHARD IRVIN LANGFORD:
(1) Tombstone. Located at Smith Cemetery in Select, Ohio County, Kentucky. The cemetery is located on the private property of a farmers house on top of a small hill.
(2) Kentucky Death Certificate of Martha F. Langford listed her as the widow of R. I. Langford.
(3) Kentucky Marriage Bond, #317, R.I. Langford and Martha F. Hosey, February 27, 1886, Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky.
(4) Kentucky Death Certificate of William I. Langford lists his father as being Dr. Richard I. Langford.
(5) Kentucky Death Certificate of Everett Langford lists his father as being Richard Langford.
(6) Medical Diplomas.
(7) 1850 US Census, Kentucky, Warren County, Kentucky, District 1, Sheet 29, Household #391. He is listed as Richard Lankford, age: 4, male.
(8) 1860 US Census, Bowling Green P.O., Warren County, Kentucky, Roll 398, Page 651 (Hand numbered), Household #573. He is listed as Richard Lankford, age: 14, male.
(9) 1870 US Census, Green Castle District, Warren County, Kentucky, Page 24, Household # 154. He is listed as Richard J. Lankford, Age: 24, Male, White, Occupation: Farmer, born in Kentucky.
(10) 1880 US Census, Renfrow, Butler County, Kentucky, Household/Family #: 118. He is listed as Richard Lankford, white, male, age: 25, laborer, occupation: farm laborer, born in Kentucky. The head of the household is Henry C. ?(Therethel or possibly Hirsthel).
(11) 1900 US Census, Cromwell District, Ohio County, Kentucky, Sheet 12A, Household #220. The census shows RICHARD LANGFORD (Head of household, white male, born in May 1846, age: 54, married for 14 years, born in Kentucky, Father born in North Carolina, Mother born in Kentucky, Occupation: Doctor) living with his wife Martha (Wife, white female, born in August 1849, age: 50, married for 14 years, given birth to 9 children, 6 are still living, born in Kentucky and parents born in Kentucky), William I. (Son, born in December 1886, age: 13), Everett (Son, born in August 1890, age: 9), Laura Kimbley (Orphan, born in June 1889, age: 10), Loretta Hosie (Step-daughter, white female, born in February 1881, age: 19, Single) Thomas C. Hosey (Step-son, white male, born in October 1879, age: 21, married for 4 months) and Flora B. (Step-daughter, white female, born in February 1877, age: 23, married for 4 months). There are a couple of other facts buried within this census upon close examination. Richard owns his farm and it is free of mortgage. This census was conducted on the same year that one of the Old Langford/Hosey Family Photo's was taken and I used it to help determine who all of the people were in the photograph. This particular census is a gold mine of proof and verification of our ancestors. Most importantly, it shows the relationship of the relationship between Richard Langford and his 2 sons, Everett and William. It is also one of several pieces of proof that Richard was a Doctor. Lastly, as with all 1900 census, it gives the birth month and year of each individual.
(12) 1890 Photograph. Langford and Hosey families.
(13) 1900 Photograph. Langford and Hosey families.
SOURCES STILL NEEDED FOR RICHARD IRVIN LANGFORD:
(A) Last Will and Testament (If it exists). It would probably be recorded in Ohio County, Kentucky. It could also be recorded in Butler or Warren counties.
(B) Any type of Land Record.
More About Dr. Richard Irvin Langford:
Ancestral File Number: 1F46-HD7
Burial: January 1901, Smith Cemetery, Select, Ohio County, Kentucky
Degree: 1893, University of Tennessee
Education: University of Tennessee, Nashville Medical College, Minor & Operative Surgery
Occupation 1: Doctor
Occupation 2: Farmer
Residence 1: 1900, Cromwell, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 2: 1850, Warren County, Kentucky<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1860, Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky
Residence 4: 1870, Greencastle, Warren County, Kentucky
Residence 5: 1880, Renfrow, Butler County, Kentucky
Notes for Martha Frances Taylor:
Martha Frances Taylor was born on August 27, 1849 in Butler County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Wesley Taylor and Marcia "Mary" Ann Floyd, both of whom were born in Warren County, Kentucky. (Source: Death Certificate. Martha F. Langford).
Martha married her first husband, James R. Hosey, on June 30, 1870 probably in Gallatin, Sumner County, TN. James R. Hosey was born on September 30, 1838 in Clinton, Butler County, Kentucky. James died on March 27, 1881 in Butler County, Kentucky. He was the son of Thomas A. and Jane Hosey. James was buried at the Taylor Cemetery, Threlkel, Butler County, Kentucky.
On February 20, 1939, Martha was diagnosed with Bronco-Pneumonia. Martha passed away at 6:00 AM on March 4, 1939 in Select, Ohio County, Kentucky. Martha's son Everett Langford from Beaver Dam, Ohio County, Kentucky was the informant on the Death Certificate. (Source: Death Certificate. Martha F. Langford.
Martha Frances Langford was laid to rest beside her husband, Dr. Richard Irvin Langford on March 5, 1939 at Smith Cemetery in Select, Ohio County, Kentucky. (Sources: (1) Death Certificate. Martha F. Langford. (2) Tombstone. Martha F. Langford).
Death Certificate of Martha Frances Taylor Langford
Tombstone of Martha Frances (Taylor) Langford
SUMMARY OF SOURCES FOR MARTHA FRANCES TAYLOR:
(1) Tombstone. Located at Smith Cemetery in Select, Ohio County, Kentucky. The cemetery is located on the private property of a farmers house on top of a small hill. Her second husband, Richard Langford is buried beside her. <Digital picture enclosed in this book>.
(2) Death Certificate of Martha F. Langford. March 4, 1939; Ohio County, Kentucky; Certificate # 8320.
(3) Marriage Bond to James R. Hosey. June 30, 1870 in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee.
(4) Marriage Bond to Richard Irvin Langford, #317, February 27, 1886, Morgantown, Butler County, Kentucky.
(5) Death Certificate of William I. Langford lists his mother as being Martha Taylor.
(6) Death Certificate of Everett Langford lists his mother as being Frances Taylor.
(7) 1850 US Census, Kentucky, Warren County, District 1, Page 7A, Household/Family #92. She is listed as M.F. Taylor, Age: 9 months.
(8) 1860 US Census, Kentucky, Butler County, Woodbury PO, Page 81, Household #589. She is listed as Martha F. Taylor, Age: 10.
(9) 1870 US Census, Kentucky, Butler County, Woodbury PO, Page 15, Household #100. She is listed as Martha F. Hosea, Age: 26.
(10) 1880 US Census, Kentucky, Butler County, Woodbury PO, Page 24, Household #215. She is listed as Martha F. Hosey, Age: 31.
(11) 1900 US Census, Kentucky, Ohio County, Cromwell District, Sheet 12A, Household #220. She is listed as Martha F. Langford, Age: 50.
(12) 1910 US Census, Kentucky, Ohio County, Rosine, Page 180b, Household #126 . She is listed as Martha F. Langford, Age: 60.
(13) 1920 US Census, Kentucky, Ohio County, Baizetown/Select, Page 170a, Household #95. She is listed as Martha F. Langford, Age: 70.
(14) 1930 US Census, Kentucky, Ohio County, Baizetown/Cromwell, Sheet 2A, Household #32. She is listed as M.F. Langford, Mother-In-Law, Age: 81.
(15) 1890 Photograph. Langford and Hosey families.
(16) 1900 Photograph. Langford and Hosey families.
SOURCES STILL NEEDED FOR MARTHA FRANCES TAYLOR:
(A) Obituary. It is rumored that Linda Langford-Odom may have a copy of this obituary.
More About Martha Frances Taylor:
Ancestral File Number: 1F46-HFF
Burial: March 1939, Smith Cemetery, Select, Ohio County, Kentucky
Cause of Death: Broncho-Pneumonia
Residence 1: 1920, Select, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 2: 1850, District 1, Warren County, Kentucky<-Make this the primary residence.
Residence 3: 1860, Butler County, Kentucky
Residence 4: 1870, Precinct 4, Woodbury, Butler County, Kentucky
Residence 5: 1880, Woodbury, Butler County, Kentucky, United States
Residence 6: 1900, Cromwell, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 7: 1910, Rosine, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 8: 1930, Cromwell/Baizetown, Ohio County, Kentucky
Residence 9: 1939, Select, Ohio County, Kentucky
Marriage Notes for Richard Langford and Martha Taylor:
Richard Irvin Lankford and Martha Frances