Descendants of Albert Gean and Cynthia Harmon

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Albert GEAN and Cynthia HARMON

Husband Albert GEAN
         Born: 15 Nov 1808 - NC ²⁰
   Christened: 
         Died: 5 Apr 1877 - Chatham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Zion Umc Cemetary, Chatham Co., NC
       Father: William GEAN (Bef 1790-Feb 1850)
       Mother: Patsy YARBROUGH (Bef 1791-Abt 1821)
     Marriage: 10 Feb 1829 ²⁰
Wife Cynthia HARMON
         Born: 5 Jan 1809 - NC ²⁰
   Christened: 
         Died: 1868 - Chatham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Zion Umc Cemetary, Chatham Co., NC
       Father: George Harrison HARMON (1778-1853)
       Mother: Amelia POLK (1782-1824)
Children
1 F Amelia P. GEAN ²⁰
         Born: 15 Nov 1829 - NC ²⁰
   Christened: 
         Died: Bef 1840
       Buried: 
2 M Thomas W. GEAN
         Born: 23 May 1831 - NC ²⁰
   Christened: 
         Died: 11 Jan 1883 - GA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy B. BONE (1828-1887)
         Marr: 29 Nov 1854 - Clarke Co., GA
3 F Sarah C. GEAN
          AKA: SALLIE
         Born: Aug 1833 - NC
   Christened: 
         Died: 1909 - Chatham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Zion Umc Cemetary, Chatham Co., NC
       Spouse: James P. JOHNSON (1838-1880)
         Marr: 26 Dec 1860 - Chatham Co., NC
4 M William Polk GEAN
         Born: Mar 1836 - Chatham Co., NC
   Christened: 
         Died: Aug 1917
       Buried:  - Midway Meth. Cem., Lafayette Co., MS
       Spouse: Eliza PICKARD (Abt 1837-After 1880)
         Marr: 1 Dec 1858 - Orange Co., NC. (Divorced)
       Spouse: Lucretia Catherine (1844-1904)
         Marr: Abt 1870
       Spouse: Sarah E. (Abt 1865-    )
         Marr: Abt 1906
       Spouse: Rachael
         Marr: Aft 1910
5 F Ann Cornelia GEAN
         Born: 24 Jun 1838 - NC
   Christened: 
         Died: 3 Jan 1894 - Chatham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Zion Umc Cemetary, Chatham Co., NC
       Spouse: Jefferson B. MANSFIELD (1836-1883)
         Marr: 8 Sep 1858 - Chatham Co., NC
6 F Lucy Jane GEAN
         Born: 3 Aug 1840 - NC
   Christened: 
         Died: 7 Mar 1934 - Chatham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Zion Umc Cemetary, Chatham Co., NC
       Spouse: John WILLIAMS (    -    )
7 F Lydia Margaret GEAN
          AKA: MAGGIE
         Born: 24 Jan 1846 - NC ²⁰
   Christened: 
         Died: 1912
       Buried:  - Mt. Zion Umc Cemetary, Chatham Co., NC
       Spouse: ? CRUTCHFIELD (    -    )
         Marr: Bef 1882
8 F Catherine S. L. GEAN
          AKA: KATE\SINEY\SINTY
         Born: 23 Jul 1848 - NC
   Christened: 
         Died: 5 Feb 1897
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Methodist Cemetery, Chatham Co., NC
       Spouse: Joseph James BROOKS (1848-1926)
         Marr: Sep 1869 - Chatham Co., NC
9 F Mary A. GEAN
         Born: 1 Jan 1851 - NC
   Christened: 
         Died: Abt Apr 1877
       Buried: 
Research Notes (Husband)

1830 Census:
male born 1800-1810
page 435, line 12
Chatham Co., NC

1840 Census:
household of Albert Jean
male born 1800 - 1810 also includes: 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10,
1 female 30-40, 1 female 5-10 & 1 female under 5
written page 9, printed page 168
Wake Co., NC

1850 Census:
age 41, born NC, Albert Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 12
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 51, born in NC, Albert Gean
also in the household are:
page 30, line 3, Margaret Jones, age 12, born in NC
page 30, line 4, James Jones, age 11, born in NC
[not sure who they are, it doesn't say who/what they are doing in household]
sheet 91, page 29, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 33
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1870 Census:age 60, born in NC, Albert Jean
sheet 51, page 8, dwelling no. 67, family no. 67, line 23
Centre TWP, Grave P.O., Chatham Co., NC

Note: From Chatham Co., NC Deed Book AI, page 50 - 30 Sept 1852 - Between Albert Gean & Gean and Mary Gunter - for $250 - Albert does bargain, grant, etc. to the said Gean & Mary Gunter their heirs and administrators his interest in a certain tract of land situated in Chatham on the waters of the Rocky Branch bounded as follows: beginning at a red oak at John A. Johnson's corner, running north to McQueens Road, thence down said road, to Joseph Glossons corner, thence down the spring, includes 1/2 of the spring on the south side and 1/4 acre of land thence back with his line to the road, thence down the ?? Glossons to John A. Johnsons line. - Containing 205 1/2 acres more or less. Wit: Joseph Glosson and Hardy Thomas - Signed Albert Jean - Proven by Jos. Glosson, Nov Term 1852

Note: Chatham Co., NC Deed Book AM, page 212 - 22 Nov 1855 - between Albert Gean and Jehu Boon, both of Chatham Co., for $150, Albert hath given, granted, bargain & sell unto Jehugh a certain tract of land in said county on both sides of Harlands (or Harlns?) Creek - bounded as follows - beginning at David Cleggs corner on the Ramsey Road and running south with his line, crossing said creek to a hickory in Peoples line. thence west , thence with said road, crossing the creek northwards to the Ramsey Road, thence along the Ramsey Road eastwardly to the 1st station - containing by estimation 93 acres more or less - Test: Nathan Boon & Henry H. Harmon - Signed Albert Gean {{Seal}} - recorded and proven 30 June 1862

Research Notes (Wife)

1820 Census:
female born under 10
lives with George Harmon
page 239, line 15
Chatham Co., NC

1830 Census:
female born 1800-1810
lives with Albert Jean
page 435, line 12
Chatham Co., NC

1840 Census:
female born 1800-1810
lives with Albert Jean
written page 9, printed page 168
Wake Co., NC

1850 Census:
age 41, born in NC, Sinthy Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 13
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 50, born in NC, Synthia Gean
sheet 91, page 29, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 34
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC
Middle Division, Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

Research Notes for Child Thomas W. GEAN

1840 Census:
male born 1830-1835
written page 9, printed page 168
Wake Co., NC

1850 Census:
age 19, born NC, Thomas Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 14
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 29, born in NC, Thomas W. Gean
sheet 1043, page 125, dwelling no. 871, family no. 880, line 3
216th District, Athens P.O., Clarke Co., GA

1870 Census:
age 39, born in NC, Thomas Gean
sheet 364, page 55, dwelling no. 342, family no. 349, line 18
Ward 2, Athens P.O., Clarke Co., GA

1880 Census:
age 49, born in NC, Thomas W. Gean
occupation: Gardner - parents both born in NC
sheet 354C, Athens, Clarke Co., GA

Note: From the membership list of "The First United Methodist Church, Athens, GA" by John P. Bondurant, page 305 - he is listed as Gean, Thomas - Beyond Points - died Jany 11 1883

Research Notes for Child Sarah C. GEAN

1840 Census:
female born 1830 - 1835
written page 9, printed page 168
Wake Co., NC

1850 Census:
age 18, born NC, Sarrah Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 15
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 25, born in NC, Sarah Gean
sheet 91, page 29, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 35
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1870 Census:
age 34, born in NC, Sarah Johnson
the household before is that of her father
sheet 51, page 8, dwelling no. 68, family no. 68, line 28
Centre TWP, Grave P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1880 Census:
age 46, born in NC, Sarah Johnson
sheet 93, page 9, dwelling no. 246, family no. 82, line 47
Centre TWP, Chatham Co., NC

1900 Census:
age 66, born Aug 1833 in NC, Sallie Johnson
widow, 4/4 child count
Centre TWP, Chatham Co., NC

Research Notes for Child Ann Cornelia GEAN

1840 Census:
female born 1835 - 1840
written page 9, printed page 168
Wake Co., NC

1850 Census
:age 10, born NC, Ann Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 17
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 21, born in NC, Ann C. Mansfield
sheet 91, page 29, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 37
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1870 Census:
age 30, born in NC, Annie Mansfield
sheet 348, page 51, dwelling no. 373, family no. 375, line 26
New Hill P.O., St. Mary's TWP, Wake Co., NC

1880 Census:
age 41, born in NC, Ann Mansfield
sheet 106, page 35, dwelling no. 321, family no. 343, line 1
Centre TWP, Chatham Co., NC

Research Notes for Child Lucy Jane GEAN

1850 Census:
age 6, born NC, Lucy Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 18
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 17, born in NC, Lucy Gean
sheet 91, page 29, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 39
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1870 Census:
age 24, born in NC, Lucy Jean
sheet 51, page 8, dwelling no. 67, family no. 67, line 24
Centre TWP, Grave P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1900 Census:
age 56, born in Aug 1843 in NC, Lucy Williams (Head of Household)
lives with sister Maggie Crutchfield, and adopted son
Arthur Stewart age 5, born Nov 1894 in NC
sheet 87, page 16B, dwelling no. 313, family no. 323, line 86
Centre TWP, Chatham Co., NC

1910 Census:
age 66, born in NC, Lucy Williams (Head of Household)
lives with her sister Maggie Crutchfield, widow, 0/0 child count
also in house is "adopted son" Arthur Stuart, age 15
sheet 95, page 12B, dwelling no. 217, family no. 220, line 69
McQueen Rd., e.d. 8, Centre TWP, South of Stage Rd., Chatham co., NC

Research Notes for Child Lydia Margaret GEAN

1850 Census:
age 4, born NC, Margaret Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 19
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 15, born in NC, Lydia Gean
sheet 91, page 29, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 40
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1870 Census:
age 22, born in NC, Margaret Jean
sheet 51, page 8, dwelling no. 67, family no. 67, line 25
Centre TWP, Grave P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1900 Census:
age 54, born in Jan 1846 in NC, Maggie Crutchfield
lives with her sister Lucy Williams, widow, 0/0 child count
sheet 87, page 16B, dwelling no. 313, family no. 323, line 86
Centre TWP, Chatham Co., NC

1910 Census:
age 64, born in NC, Margaret Crutchfield
lives with her sister Lucy Williams, widow, 0/0 child count
sheet 95, page 12B, dwelling no. 217, family no. 220, line 70
McQueen Rd., e.d. 8, Centre TWP, South of Stage Rd., Chatham co., NC

Research Notes for Child Catherine S. L. GEAN

1850 Census:
age 3, born NC, Sinty Gean
sheet 469, page 59, dwelling no. 5, family no. 5, line 20
Lower Regiment, Chatham Co., NC

1860 Census:
age 11, born in NC, Siney C. Gean
sheet 91, page 30, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 1
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1870 Census:
age 20, born in NC, Cathe. Brooks
married within the year - Sept (Sept 1869)
(they are living next door to his father & family Marion Brooks age 45)
(additional note: Mary Cheek & Lucy Hill are in the household after Marion Brooks)
sheet 228, page 157, dwelling no. 1271, family no. 1295, line 7
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1880 Census:
age 31, born in NC, Catharine Brooks
page 124A
Hickory Mountain, Chatham Co., NC

Research Notes for Child Mary A. GEAN

1860 Census:
age 9, born in NC, Mary A. Gean
sheet 91, page 30, dwelling no. 246, family no. 231, line 2
Pittsboro P.O., Chatham Co., NC

1870 Census:age 18, born in NC, Mary Jean
sheet 51, page 8, dwelling no. 67, family no. 67, line 26
Centre TWP, Grave P.O., Chatham Co., NC

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