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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.