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Hannah Harris

Female, #43943, (say 1778 - )

Birth*say 1778 Hannah was born at North Carolina say 1778. 
Marriage*4 Feb 1799 She married Alsey Dean at Wake Co., North Carolina, on 4 Feb 1799.1 
Married Name4 Feb 1799  As of 4 Feb 1799, her married name was Dean. 
Biography* From Mary Jo Powell:

My information about the wife or wives of Aulsey Dean is very limited.
The only mention of the name, Hannah, that I have seen is in the marriage bond of 1799. I have entertained several scenarios regarding Hannah Harris and Aulsey Dean:
One being, perhaps Hannah was a widow of a Harris and we do not know her maiden name. In several wills of neighbors named Harris, I have not found any with a heir named Hannah. (Hardy Dean was witness to will of neighbor, Sam'l Harris in 1794)

Another theory is perhaps the marriage itself never took place or didn't survive long. Aulsey's affair that resulted in being found guilty of "begetting Polly Hall with child" may have ruined that romance.

Another thought is that the wife hated the name "Hannah" and perhaps preferred a second name of " Rebecca". This could explain why the name "Hannah" was not given to any children or grandchildren.
The absence of the name Hannah to any of the descendants seems the most significant to me. Maybe someday, we will find some kind of record.

Barren County, Kentucky may be a good place to explore further.2 

Family

Alsey Dean b. 20 Jun 1778, d. 31 Mar 1866
Marriage*4 Feb 1799 She married Alsey Dean at Wake Co., North Carolina, on 4 Feb 1799.1 
Child

Last Edited 30 Jun 2004

Citations

  1. Dudley Williams, bondsman.
  2. E-mail from Corpus Christi, TX Mary Jo Powell, e-mail address to Lew Griffin, 2000-2004.

Sarah Peebles

Female, #43944, (circa 1785 - )

Birth*circa 1785 Sarah was born at North Carolina circa 1785. 
Marriage*28 Oct 1807 She married Theophilus Dean at Wake Co., North Carolina, on 28 Oct 1807. 
Married Name28 Oct 1807  As of 28 Oct 1807, her married name was Dean. 

Family

Theophilus Dean b. c 1780
Marriage*28 Oct 1807 She married Theophilus Dean at Wake Co., North Carolina, on 28 Oct 1807. 
Children

Last Edited 29 Aug 2004