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Military: Washington County Muster Rolls, Washington Militia
A RETURN 2ND CLASS CAPTAIN JNO. WALL'S COMPY.
2ND BATTN. WASHINGTON COUNTY MILITIA,
ORDERED TO RENDEVOUZE THE 18TH MARCH, 1782. (c.)
Included in roll of 14 names:
John Parkison
Given under my hand this 22nd March, 1782
John Wall, Capt.
ORDER'D TO RENDVOUZE 14TH JUNE, 1782
( Note that this appears to be to serve a tour of duty at the Mingo Bottom.)
(c.) A FAIR RETURN OF THE CLASS ROLL OF MY COMPANY IN TRUTH TO THE BEST
OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
Captain.
John Wall.
Lieut.
Daniel Hamilton.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON.
Included in roll of names:
Willi'm Parkinson, Senr.
John Parkison
Richd. Parkison
Jams. Parkison
Joseph Parkison
Will'm Parkison, Jun'r.
Mingo was the common name for a post or garrison
established at the upper end of a broad extensive tract of
bottom lands, once occupied by a band of Mingo Indians,
and known as the "Mingo bottom." The garrison was
called "Fort Steuben," and stood on the spot where the
town of Steubenville has since been built.
Whiskey Rebellion, 1794: Oaths of Alligiance: Washington Co, PA
Hanover Township, 29 Dec. 1794 - Taken before Wm. Parker
..., John Parkeson,.....
Strabane Township ?, 24 Nov. - 30 Dec. 1794 - sworn by David Hamilton
..., James Parkinson,.. William Parkinson,..
Sources
Alfred Creigh, HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, B. Singerly, Harrisburg, PA, 1871
History of Beaver County PA
Beaver County was still part of Washington County in 1790.
page 862 John Parkinson signed a petition to open a road on Sep 1799
page 1216, appears in a tax list, in First Moon Tp. 1802, Parkinson, William and Parkinson, John.
Beaver County Genealogical Society, 1802 Taxlist, First Moon Township
Parkison, William, 1 cow
Parkison, John, land, horse, cow
Federal Census 1800, First Moon Tp. Beaver County, Parkason, John, 1 male under 10, 1 10-15, and 1 male 45 and over,
1 female 16-25 and 1 female 45 and over. The date the census was taken, other than year, is not listed.
A search of the 1810 census didn't turn up a John Parkison or another Parkison in Beaver Co. PA. He may have moved or died.
This John would have been 55 yrs old or more at this time.
In the History of Beaver County, page 484, roster of 1812 troops, 138th Regiment lists a Private Parkinson, James. Beaver Co.
Will Book A, Oct 1829, registered 9 Dec 1829, for James Parkison of Hanover Tp. Beaver Co. PA. Had sons Isaac, John & Charles & daughter Hannah.
He is likely the ancestor of the Parkison families found living in this county in late 1800's.
A small village named Parkison was located in Beaver County according to the 1854 U. S. Gazetteer, page 883. It no longer exists.
Allegheny County, PA Archives
Joseph Becket J. P. Marriages 1792-1815
from Elizabeth, PA Newspapers
Wm. Parkison & Elizabeth Bell 19 Aug 1800
In Washington County PA, 24 Mar, 1788, John Parkinson received a warrant for a 82.8 acre tract of land named Gilboa.
Received the patent, 10 Sept, 1790. John Parkison & wife Jane sold this plot to Andrew Boggs. recorded Jun 30 1791,
It's possible that the William Parkison, likely a young man that married Elizabeth Bell in 1800, is the same as the William,
that had only a cow in 1802 taxlist. And may be the son of John Parkason, aged 45 and over, found in the 1800 census.
This John may have followed a family tradition and named his son after his grandfather, possibly William Parkison of Carlisle.
At the least he would not have been the son of Joseph Parkison of Parkison's Ferry. That William went in business with a Warne
in Parkison's Ferry. John Parkason is also likely to have been the father of the Private James Parkinson of the 1812, 138th Regiment.
In 1790 census, Washington County, Jno Parkeson, 2 males of 16 & upwards, 1 male under 16, and 4 females.
On same page but not near are William Hill, a Wm Hill is listed as a adjoining property owner to the Gilboa tract, and a Andrew Boggs, who John sold he tract to in 1791.
John Parkinson(1)
c.1770-c.1836
Register of Communicates, Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Warren County Historical Society
Museum, lists; John & Jennette Parkinson June 2, 1810. Note that the census, church and tax records
for John in Warren County
, show the "n" being used in his surname. The deed land records appear both ways, with and without the "n".
When he appears in Decatur County, Indiana,
the "n" is dropped.
John was listed as Elder in 1815, recorded on page 497 of Beers' History of Warren County, OH, published
about 1882.
Birthplace as "foreign birth" was given by the wife of his son Jonathan in 1870 census,Shelby County, Indiana.
When John Parkison entered
land in Decatur Co, Indiana, original land record noted his residence as Warren Co, Ohio. Remnants of Lebanon OH Presbyterian
Church records list John and Jennette Parkinson on the register of communicants 2 June 1810. ( Smith's History of SW Ohio, Vol I,
says that "the remnants of Turtle Creek and Bethany churches joined a few newcomers from the Cincinnati First church in forming
the First Presbyterian church of Lebanon in 1806.) First record of land purchased by John in Warren Co was recorded in 1816,
bought from Peas, Wallace & Sharp, no clue as to previous residence of John. John and Jane sold this property in Feb. 1823,
about the time John entered land in Decatur Co, IN.
In 1816 John bought land from Peas, Wallace and Sharp. Deed Book 6,
page 88.
On page 91 of the same deed record, John indentured 40 acres to James Bennet. In Deed Record 10, page 274, John Parkinson
and Jane deeded 81 acres of Sec. 10 T. 4, Range 3 to Thomas Corwin on 19 February 1823. It is noted as part of Military Range between the Miami Rivers.
Warren Co tax records on microfilm show that John Parkinson paid taxes in 1819 and 1820 on 83 acres of Sec. 10, T 4, R 3.
In 1821 they recorded it as 112 acres, but in 1822, 1823 and 1824 he paid taxes on 83 acres again and in 1825 his name does not appear.
Ohio did not tax settlers for the first five years in order to encourage settlement. Many settlers rented farmland for five years
or so before having resources to buy, that would explain why he was there in 1810 but didn't buy until 1816.
The Virginia Military
Lands were claimed by VA originally and awarded to veterans, but many of the veterans sold their claims to others.
John's land would have been in the next section west of the southern end of Lebanon.
Intersection of McClure Road and Highway
42 are in section 10 near his property.
Willis Parkison(2)
b. 1795-1826
Willis Parkinson left two heirs.
Pat (Parkison) Sims Notes;
"In 1855 the executor of the estate of Samuel Parkison petitioned to clear
title of the family farm which had been deeded to Samuel by the other heirs of John Parkison without any signature representing
one seventh interest. The heir was not named but was noted as leaving two female heirs whose married names were Haines and
Perkins (?) and who were out of the state and addresses unknown.
The court record is sloppy and partially unreadable
(refers to Samuel as Simon twice) so names of missing heirs and their last location are in doubt."
Robinson's History of Greene County, pg 360, Parkinson, Willis, Xenia, 1820; died in 1826: merchant of Xenia, firm of
Dodd & Parkinson.
From Popenoe Family Tree: Willis Parkison POPENOE was born Xenia, Greene Co, OH 21 July 1826
Willis was named for Willis Parkison, a merchant in Xenia who was a friend of his father(James). In appreciation, he presented
the child with a layette from his store.
James Parkison(2)
b. 1800-1823
Card file in the Warren County Historical Society Museum, Lebanon, Ohio, lists as a Presbyterian communicant;
Parkinson, James..............Oct 14, 1816
(Did not find the actual file)rp
Lebanon, Ohio Presbyterian
Church History, in the Museum, lists:
Names of Ruling Elders who served the church and when ordained;
James Parkinson.....................1818
Microfilm of Western Star, Lebanon, Ohio newspaper in the Museum, Sep 6, 1823 lists;
DIED on Wednesday last, Mr. James Parkinson, son of Mr. John Parkinson, of this vicinity.rp
If you have any information to add or corrections concerning any individual
listed on these pages,
please e-mail me at bobparkison at msn.com
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2ND BATTN. WASHINGTON COUNTY MILITIA,
ORDERED TO RENDEVOUZE THE 18TH MARCH, 1782. (c.)
Included in roll of 14 names:
John Parkison
Given under my hand this 22nd March, 1782
John Wall, Capt.
( Note that this appears to be to serve a tour of duty at the Mingo Bottom.)
OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
Captain.
John Wall.
Lieut.
Daniel Hamilton.
Included in roll of names:
Willi'm Parkinson, Senr.
John Parkison
Richd. Parkison
Jams. Parkison
Joseph Parkison
Will'm Parkison, Jun'r.
established at the upper end of a broad extensive tract of
bottom lands, once occupied by a band of Mingo Indians,
and known as the "Mingo bottom." The garrison was
called "Fort Steuben," and stood on the spot where the
town of Steubenville has since been built.
Hanover Township, 29 Dec. 1794 - Taken before Wm. Parker
..., John Parkeson,.....
Strabane Township ?, 24 Nov. - 30 Dec. 1794 - sworn by David Hamilton
..., James Parkinson,.. William Parkinson,..
Sources
Alfred Creigh, HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, B. Singerly, Harrisburg, PA, 1871
History of Beaver County PA
Beaver County was still part of Washington County in 1790.
page 862 John Parkinson signed a petition to open a road on Sep 1799
page 1216, appears in a tax list, in First Moon Tp. 1802, Parkinson, William and Parkinson, John.
Beaver County Genealogical Society, 1802 Taxlist, First Moon Township
Parkison, William, 1 cow
Parkison, John, land, horse, cow
Federal Census 1800, First Moon Tp. Beaver County, Parkason, John, 1 male under 10, 1 10-15, and 1 male 45 and over,
1 female 16-25 and 1 female 45 and over. The date the census was taken, other than year, is not listed.
A search of the 1810 census didn't turn up a John Parkison or another Parkison in Beaver Co. PA. He may have moved or died.
This John would have been 55 yrs old or more at this time.
In the History of Beaver County, page 484, roster of 1812 troops, 138th Regiment lists a Private Parkinson, James. Beaver Co.
Will Book A, Oct 1829, registered 9 Dec 1829, for James Parkison of Hanover Tp. Beaver Co. PA. Had sons Isaac, John & Charles & daughter Hannah.
He is likely the ancestor of the Parkison families found living in this county in late 1800's.
A small village named Parkison was located in Beaver County according to the 1854 U. S. Gazetteer, page 883. It no longer exists.
Allegheny County, PA Archives
Joseph Becket J. P. Marriages 1792-1815
from Elizabeth, PA Newspapers
Wm. Parkison & Elizabeth Bell 19 Aug 1800
In Washington County PA, 24 Mar, 1788, John Parkinson received a warrant for a 82.8 acre tract of land named Gilboa.
Received the patent, 10 Sept, 1790. John Parkison & wife Jane sold this plot to Andrew Boggs. recorded Jun 30 1791,
It's possible that the William Parkison, likely a young man that married Elizabeth Bell in 1800, is the same as the William,
that had only a cow in 1802 taxlist. And may be the son of John Parkason, aged 45 and over, found in the 1800 census.
This John may have followed a family tradition and named his son after his grandfather, possibly William Parkison of Carlisle.
At the least he would not have been the son of Joseph Parkison of Parkison's Ferry. That William went in business with a Warne
in Parkison's Ferry. John Parkason is also likely to have been the father of the Private James Parkinson of the 1812, 138th Regiment.
In 1790 census, Washington County, Jno Parkeson, 2 males of 16 & upwards, 1 male under 16, and 4 females.
On same page but not near are William Hill, a Wm Hill is listed as a adjoining property owner to the Gilboa tract, and a Andrew Boggs, who John sold he tract to in 1791.
John Parkinson(1)
c.1770-c.1836
Register of Communicates, Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Warren County Historical Society
Museum, lists; John & Jennette Parkinson June 2, 1810. Note that the census, church and tax records
for John in Warren County
, show the "n" being used in his surname. The deed land records appear both ways, with and without the "n".
When he appears in Decatur County, Indiana,
the "n" is dropped.
John was listed as Elder in 1815, recorded on page 497 of Beers' History of Warren County, OH, published
about 1882.
Birthplace as "foreign birth" was given by the wife of his son Jonathan in 1870 census,Shelby County, Indiana.
When John Parkison entered
land in Decatur Co, Indiana, original land record noted his residence as Warren Co, Ohio. Remnants of Lebanon OH Presbyterian
Church records list John and Jennette Parkinson on the register of communicants 2 June 1810. ( Smith's History of SW Ohio, Vol I,
says that "the remnants of Turtle Creek and Bethany churches joined a few newcomers from the Cincinnati First church in forming
the First Presbyterian church of Lebanon in 1806.) First record of land purchased by John in Warren Co was recorded in 1816,
bought from Peas, Wallace & Sharp, no clue as to previous residence of John. John and Jane sold this property in Feb. 1823,
about the time John entered land in Decatur Co, IN.
In 1816 John bought land from Peas, Wallace and Sharp. Deed Book 6,
page 88.
On page 91 of the same deed record, John indentured 40 acres to James Bennet. In Deed Record 10, page 274, John Parkinson
and Jane deeded 81 acres of Sec. 10 T. 4, Range 3 to Thomas Corwin on 19 February 1823. It is noted as part of Military Range between the Miami Rivers.
Warren Co tax records on microfilm show that John Parkinson paid taxes in 1819 and 1820 on 83 acres of Sec. 10, T 4, R 3.
In 1821 they recorded it as 112 acres, but in 1822, 1823 and 1824 he paid taxes on 83 acres again and in 1825 his name does not appear.
Ohio did not tax settlers for the first five years in order to encourage settlement. Many settlers rented farmland for five years
or so before having resources to buy, that would explain why he was there in 1810 but didn't buy until 1816.
The Virginia Military
Lands were claimed by VA originally and awarded to veterans, but many of the veterans sold their claims to others.
John's land would have been in the next section west of the southern end of Lebanon.
Intersection of McClure Road and Highway
42 are in section 10 near his property.
Willis Parkison(2)
b. 1795-1826
Willis Parkinson left two heirs.
Pat (Parkison) Sims Notes;
"In 1855 the executor of the estate of Samuel Parkison petitioned to clear
title of the family farm which had been deeded to Samuel by the other heirs of John Parkison without any signature representing
one seventh interest. The heir was not named but was noted as leaving two female heirs whose married names were Haines and
Perkins (?) and who were out of the state and addresses unknown.
The court record is sloppy and partially unreadable
(refers to Samuel as Simon twice) so names of missing heirs and their last location are in doubt."
Robinson's History of Greene County, pg 360, Parkinson, Willis, Xenia, 1820; died in 1826: merchant of Xenia, firm of
Dodd & Parkinson.
From Popenoe Family Tree: Willis Parkison POPENOE was born Xenia, Greene Co, OH 21 July 1826
Willis was named for Willis Parkison, a merchant in Xenia who was a friend of his father(James). In appreciation, he presented
the child with a layette from his store.
James Parkison(2)
b. 1800-1823
Card file in the Warren County Historical Society Museum, Lebanon, Ohio, lists as a Presbyterian communicant;
Parkinson, James..............Oct 14, 1816
(Did not find the actual file)rp
Lebanon, Ohio Presbyterian
Church History, in the Museum, lists:
Names of Ruling Elders who served the church and when ordained;
James Parkinson.....................1818
Microfilm of Western Star, Lebanon, Ohio newspaper in the Museum, Sep 6, 1823 lists;
DIED on Wednesday last, Mr. James Parkinson, son of Mr. John Parkinson, of this vicinity.rp
If you have any information to add or corrections concerning any individual
listed on these pages,
please e-mail me at bobparkison at msn.com
Return to History
Return to Notes & Bits Index
Return to Homepage
page 1216, appears in a tax list, in First Moon Tp. 1802, Parkinson, William and Parkinson, John.
Beaver County Genealogical Society, 1802 Taxlist, First Moon Township
Parkison, William, 1 cow
Parkison, John, land, horse, cow
Federal Census 1800, First Moon Tp. Beaver County, Parkason, John, 1 male under 10, 1 10-15, and 1 male 45 and over, 1 female 16-25 and 1 female 45 and over. The date the census was taken, other than year, is not listed.
Joseph Becket J. P. Marriages 1792-1815
from Elizabeth, PA Newspapers
Wm. Parkison & Elizabeth Bell 19 Aug 1800
Register of Communicates, Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Warren County Historical Society Museum, lists; John & Jennette Parkinson June 2, 1810. Note that the census, church and tax records for John in Warren County , show the "n" being used in his surname. The deed land records appear both ways, with and without the "n". When he appears in Decatur County, Indiana, the "n" is dropped. John was listed as Elder in 1815, recorded on page 497 of Beers' History of Warren County, OH, published about 1882. Birthplace as "foreign birth" was given by the wife of his son Jonathan in 1870 census,Shelby County, Indiana.
When John Parkison entered land in Decatur Co, Indiana, original land record noted his residence as Warren Co, Ohio. Remnants of Lebanon OH Presbyterian Church records list John and Jennette Parkinson on the register of communicants 2 June 1810. ( Smith's History of SW Ohio, Vol I, says that "the remnants of Turtle Creek and Bethany churches joined a few newcomers from the Cincinnati First church in forming the First Presbyterian church of Lebanon in 1806.) First record of land purchased by John in Warren Co was recorded in 1816, bought from Peas, Wallace & Sharp, no clue as to previous residence of John. John and Jane sold this property in Feb. 1823, about the time John entered land in Decatur Co, IN.
In 1816 John bought land from Peas, Wallace and Sharp. Deed Book 6, page 88. On page 91 of the same deed record, John indentured 40 acres to James Bennet. In Deed Record 10, page 274, John Parkinson and Jane deeded 81 acres of Sec. 10 T. 4, Range 3 to Thomas Corwin on 19 February 1823. It is noted as part of Military Range between the Miami Rivers.
Warren Co tax records on microfilm show that John Parkinson paid taxes in 1819 and 1820 on 83 acres of Sec. 10, T 4, R 3. In 1821 they recorded it as 112 acres, but in 1822, 1823 and 1824 he paid taxes on 83 acres again and in 1825 his name does not appear. Ohio did not tax settlers for the first five years in order to encourage settlement. Many settlers rented farmland for five years or so before having resources to buy, that would explain why he was there in 1810 but didn't buy until 1816.
The Virginia Military Lands were claimed by VA originally and awarded to veterans, but many of the veterans sold their claims to others.
John's land would have been in the next section west of the southern end of Lebanon.
Intersection of McClure Road and Highway
42 are in section 10 near his property.
Willis Parkison(2)
b. 1795-1826
Willis Parkinson left two heirs.
Pat (Parkison) Sims Notes;
"In 1855 the executor of the estate of Samuel Parkison petitioned to clear
title of the family farm which had been deeded to Samuel by the other heirs of John Parkison without any signature representing
one seventh interest. The heir was not named but was noted as leaving two female heirs whose married names were Haines and
Perkins (?) and who were out of the state and addresses unknown.
The court record is sloppy and partially unreadable
(refers to Samuel as Simon twice) so names of missing heirs and their last location are in doubt."
Robinson's History of Greene County, pg 360, Parkinson, Willis, Xenia, 1820; died in 1826: merchant of Xenia, firm of
Dodd & Parkinson.
From Popenoe Family Tree: Willis Parkison POPENOE was born Xenia, Greene Co, OH 21 July 1826
Willis was named for Willis Parkison, a merchant in Xenia who was a friend of his father(James). In appreciation, he presented
the child with a layette from his store.
James Parkison(2)
b. 1800-1823
Card file in the Warren County Historical Society Museum, Lebanon, Ohio, lists as a Presbyterian communicant;
Parkinson, James..............Oct 14, 1816
(Did not find the actual file)rp
Lebanon, Ohio Presbyterian
Church History, in the Museum, lists:
Names of Ruling Elders who served the church and when ordained;
James Parkinson.....................1818
Microfilm of Western Star, Lebanon, Ohio newspaper in the Museum, Sep 6, 1823 lists;
DIED on Wednesday last, Mr. James Parkinson, son of Mr. John Parkinson, of this vicinity.rp
If you have any information to add or corrections concerning any individual
listed on these pages,
please e-mail me at bobparkison at msn.com
Return to History
Return to Notes & Bits Index
Return to Homepage
Robinson's History of Greene County, pg 360, Parkinson, Willis, Xenia, 1820; died in 1826: merchant of Xenia, firm of
Dodd & Parkinson.
From Popenoe Family Tree: Willis Parkison POPENOE was born Xenia, Greene Co, OH 21 July 1826
Willis was named for Willis Parkison, a merchant in Xenia who was a friend of his father(James). In appreciation, he presented
the child with a layette from his store.
James Parkison(2)
b. 1800-1823
Card file in the Warren County Historical Society Museum, Lebanon, Ohio, lists as a Presbyterian communicant;
Parkinson, James..............Oct 14, 1816
(Did not find the actual file)rp
Lebanon, Ohio Presbyterian
Church History, in the Museum, lists:
Names of Ruling Elders who served the church and when ordained;
James Parkinson.....................1818
Microfilm of Western Star, Lebanon, Ohio newspaper in the Museum, Sep 6, 1823 lists;
DIED on Wednesday last, Mr. James Parkinson, son of Mr. John Parkinson, of this vicinity.rp
If you have any information to add or corrections concerning any individual
listed on these pages,
please e-mail me at bobparkison at msn.com
please e-mail me at bobparkison at msn.com