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James Gillespie

Male, #13522, (circa 1715 - June 1755)

Birth*circa 1715 James was born at Northern Ireland circa 1715. 
Marriage*circa 1742 He married Mary Young circa 1742.1 
Death*Jun 1755 He died at Craven Co., South Carolina, in Jun 1755. 
Biography* The "History of the Old Cheraws" by Gregg states that the father of Francis Gillespie was "James Galespy." The following are notes about James from pp. 62-63:
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James Galespy came to South Carolina in 1743 from Northern Ireland. In the South Carolina Council Journal for November 9, 1743, "was read the petition of James Galespy, shewing that the Petitioner, having six persons in his family, for whom, as yet, he has not had any lands assigned him, humbly prays that a warrant of survey for 300 acres be granted him in the Welch Tract. But, not appearing to swear to his family right, his petition was ordered to lie on the table." James Galespy was a man of energy and enterprise. In connection with General Christopher Gadsden, of Charleston, he was engaged in boating on the Pedee many years before the Revolution, and is believed to have been the first person who ever brought a boat to Cheraw.... He entered on a successful career as a trader.... James Galespy died before the Revolution.
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A James Galespie was in South Carolina as early as June 1736, when he witnessed a deed from Richard Purcell, planter, to John Wilson, planter, both of Colleton Co. (SC Deeds, Bk. P, p.49)
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In July 1757, Charles Lowndes P. M. To Christopher Gadsden, merchant of Charleston, at public auction for 890 pds. currency, 1280 acres on Thompson Creek and Peedee River. Whereas James Gillespie of Craven County owned 1280 acres and whereas on 16 March 1743 he gave bond to Ebenezer Simmons, Benjamin Smith and James Crokatt, in penal sum of 5782 pds. for payment of #2890:13:10.5 currency, with interest, on 2 January 1744; and whereas Gillespie died without having paid the debt and Mary Gillespie was appointed administratrix of his goods, etc., and whereas Simmons, Smith and Corkatt obtained a judgement against her and a writ of fieri facias was issued (Peter Leigh, C.J., Commanding the P.M. to levy this amount against Gillespie's estate; now the P.M. sells the above tract to Gadsden. Witnesses Thomas Slamm, Joshua Ward. Before William Burrows, J.P., Willaim Hopton Register. Plat given. (SC Deeds, Bk. T-T, p. 85)
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James Gillespie may have had a brother, "John Galaspee of Savanna Town" in South Carolina before 1730. Abstracts of the Wills of the State of South Carolina, 1670-1740, gives the following information from Will Book 1729-1731, p.150:
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"John Galaspee, his mark, Indian Trader. Brother: James Galaspee; Sister: Jane Galaspee. Mentions said brother and sister of Colufornia, Ireland; James Macabney of Charles Town, Samuel Eveleigh Jr; Andrew Allen. Exors: Andrew Allen, James Macabney, William Tennant. Wit: John Parker, George Ducat, Thomas Ellery. Died November 26, 1730. Probated January 25, 1730/31.
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John left a horse, some furniture and a Negro boy named Stepney to his friend James Macabney of Charles Town. He left a white horse named Jolly Boy to Samuel Eveleigh, Jr. The rest of his estate he left to Andrew Allen and James Macabney, executors, to be disposed of "to the most advantage and the proceeds paid to my brother, James Galespee and my sister Jane Galespee of Colufornia, Ireland, two-thirds to my brother and the other thrid to my sister."
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John Galaspie's estate totaled "Three Thousand two hundred and Fifty pounds Six Shillings & One penny half penny." It included his personal items of clothing and household goods, livestock, and a large stock of merchandise "at the Store at Savanna Town," including 100 brass kettles, pots and pans, silk, calico, buttons, thread, hats, guns, deerskins, blankets, and many other items of merchandise; also his "dwelling house Kitchen and other immprovements," seven slaves, and an Indian named Caesar. 

Family

Mary Young b. c 1720, d. c 1766
Marriage*circa 1742 He married Mary Young circa 1742.1 
Children

Charts Gillespie Ancestry
Last Edited 9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. C. A. Langley, South Carolina Deed Abstracts.
    Bk O-3, p 436-50.

Mary Young1

Female, #13523, (circa 1720 - circa 1766)

FatherFrancis Young b. c 1698, d. c 1755
MotherObedience (?) b. s 1699, d. c 1763
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Birth*circa 1720 Mary was born circa 1720. 
 She was the daughter of Francis Young and Obedience (?). 
Marriage*circa 1742 She married James Gillespie circa 1742.2 
Married Namecirca 1742  As of circa 1742, her married name was Gillespie. 
Death*circa 1766 She died at Craven Co., South Carolina, circa 1766. 
Biography* The following deed establishes the relationship between Mary (Young) Gillespie, her son Francis Gillespie, and her father Francis Young. "Francis Gillespie, planter, (son of James Gillespie and Mary, one of the daughters of Francis Young), & Elizabeth his wife, to Samuel Butler, gentleman, both of Craven Co., SC, for 350 pounds SC money, their undivided fourth part of 1100 acres. Francis Gillespie being entitled to said fourth part of 1100 acres through his mother, Mary, deceased, sells his share to Samuel Butler. Witnesses: John Thompson, William Pegues. Before Claudius Pegues, J.P., on 3 Jan 1767. Recorded 23 Jan 1770 by Henry Rugeley, Deputy Register." 

Family

James Gillespie b. c 1715, d. Jun 1755
Marriage*circa 1742 She married James Gillespie circa 1742.2 
Children

Charts Gillespie Ancestry
Last Edited 23 Jun 2002

Citations

  1. C. A. Langley, South Carolina Deed Abstracts.
    Book O-3: pp. 363-376; pp. 436-450.
  2. C. A. Langley, South Carolina Deed Abstracts.
    Bk O-3, p 436-50.

Francis Young

Male, #13526, (circa 1698 - circa 1755)

FatherJohn Young b. s 1658
Francis Young|b. circa 1698\nd. circa 1755|p846.htm#i13526|John Young|b. say 1658|p2317.htm#i37070||||Thomas Young|b. before 1635|p2317.htm#i37069||||||||||

Birth*circa 1698 Francis was born circa 1698. 
 He was the son of John Young. 
Marriage* He married Obedience (?). 
Death*circa 1755 He died at Craven Co., South Carolina, circa 1755. 
Biography* Francis Young may have come to North Carolina from James City County, VA. The Ellerby family was also from James City County, and the two families may have been related prior to moving to NC. See The Ellerbe Family History, by Ronald William Ellerbe.

      In November 1728, Edward Young & wife Sarah sold 150 acres to Francis Young for five pds., on the south side of the Morattuck River, adjacent to Robert Hill on Beaverdam. It was part of 570 acres granted to Thomas Whitmell on April 6, 1722, and by him conveyed to Edward Young. Witnesses were William Gray, and James Jones (Bertie Co. Deed Bk. C, p. 55)

      In February 1736, Francis Young of Edgecombe Precinct sold the same 150 acres on the south side of the Morattuck River to Edward Young, for 30 pds. It adjoined Robert Hill and the river. Witnesses were Joseph John Alston, and Thomas Kearney (Edgecombe Deed Bk 1, p. 185). Note that Thomas Kearney was married to Sarah Alston, sister of Joseph John Alston. This might suggest that either Francis or Edward Young was also an Alston relative, but that has not been proven. Joseph John and Sarah Alston were children of John Alston and Mary Clark, of County Bedford, England. The Alston line can be traced back to Edward Alston, born circa 1507 in County Suffolk, England (Ancestry World Tree, at www.ancestry.com).
      The relationship between Edward and Francis Young has not yet been determined.

      In February 1737, Francis Young sold 436 acres on Hubquarter Creek to Edward Jones, for 100 pds. Witnesses were Joseph John Alston, Edward Young (E his mark) and Thomas Kearney (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 1, p. 216). This was a grant to Francis Young dated 30 June 1738, so he seems to have sold the land before the grant was officially recorded (Patent Book 3, p. 401). Hubquarter Creek is in present day Warren County, NC.

20 Apr 1737 -- John Thompkins of Edgecombe Pct. to Thomas Lynch, 25 pounds current money for 100 acres, a tract and plantation on the south side of the Morratock river, joining the Beaverdm creek, Thomas Elleby [Ellerby], the river and FRANCIS YOUNG. All houses, orchards, gardens, etc., part of a patent for 570 acres granted to Thomas Whitmel on 6 Apr 1722, and by him conveyed to EDWARD YOUNG, and by the said Young conveyed to Robert Hill, and by the said Hill conveyed to the said Thompkins, 28 Mar 1730. Witnesses: William Person, EDWARD YOUNG, Thomas Elerbe. Reg. Edgecombe Pct., August Court 1737. Thomas Kearney, D. C. Ct. 1

      Also in June 1738, Francis Young was granted 192 acres in Edgecombe Precinct on the west side of Buffalo Branch, joining the branch (Patent Book 3, p. 401).

      In November 1738, Francis Young was granted 244 acres in Edgecombe on the northwest side of Buffalo Branch (Patent Book 3, p. 408).

      10 Feb 1738/9 -- Thomas Lynch to EDWARD YOUNG, both of Edgecombe Pct., 20 pounds current money of Virginia for 100 acres more or less, on the south side of the Moratock river, joining Beaverdam creek, Thomas Ellerbe, FRANCIS YOUNG and the river. all houses, buildings, etc. Witnesses: William Person, John Macon, John Ellerbe, Reg: J. Edwards, C. Ct. 2

      23 March 1742, Francis Young, of South Carolina, sold 400 acres on both sides of Hubquarter Creek to Sugar Jones, for 70 pds. Witnesses were John Bergeron and Edward Jones (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 52).

      23 March 1742, Francis Young, of South Carolina, sold 200 acres on the north side of Fishing Creek, in the fork of Hubquarter, to Thomas Person for 15 pds. The land joined the creek, and was a patent to Francis Young dated 17 Oct 1735. Witnesses were Edward Jones and John Bergeron (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 73).

      23 March 1742, Francis Young of South Carolina sold 244 acres on the north side of Buffalo branch to John Ledbeter for 24 pds. The land joined Doe Hill and the branch. Witnesses were Edward Jones (x his mark) and John Bergeron (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 75). This was the grant from November 1738.
     
      In the Council Journal, 9th November, 1743, is this entry: "Francis Young petitioned for 150 acres of land in the Welch Tract on the south side of the river, bounding between John Thomas's line and one Vaughn's land; and the Petitioner at the same time produced a certificate of his having lived here before the settlement of the Welch, signed by two Justices of the Peace, in that place. He appeared in person, and his petition was granted." 3
     
      From the same source (Gregg), page 61: "The exclusive privileges of the Welch in the large tract appropriated to them led, in some instances, to difficulties either with those who came before them, thus acquiring the right of prior occupancy of the soil, though not having secured a legal title, or with others, who afterwards were allowed to settle among them, but subsequently [were] objected to as neighbors by the Welch. The latter were doubtless clannish in their feelings, and unwiling to encourage strangers to come among them. Of the first class mentioned, was Francis Young, one of the earlliest settlers within the limits of the upper portion of the Welch Tract of whom any record remains. He is suppossed to have immigrated from Ireland."

      2 August 1744, Francis Young of South Carolina sold 192 acres on Buffalo Branch to William Bobbitt, Sr., of North Carolina, for seven pds. Witnesses were Richard Benett and Charles Tomson (x his mark) (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 5, p. 339). This was the land Francis had been granted in 1738.

      In 1745, Francis Young received two grants of land in what is now Marlboro County, and was then Craven County. He had a son-in-law, Edward Young, living in Bertie County, NC. The relationship between Edward and Francis Young is not known.

      In May 1748, Francis Young bought 500 additional acres in Craven County, adjacent to his 1745 land grants, for 100 pounds SC money. The land was on the SW side of the Pee Dee River, Andrew Johnson was the grantor. The witnesses to the deed were Benjamin Coachman and Peter Secore. James Gillespie was the Justice of the Peace, and William Hopton the Register (SC Deeds Bk F-F, p. 229).

      In April 1755, Francis Young's son Isam Young gave 150 acres in Craven County to his brother-in-law Edward Holmes. The land bounded NE on the Pee Dee River, north on Evan Vaughn, south on Francis Young, and SE on John Thompson, Jr. Isam also gave Edward Holmes 100 acres "adjoining the old field belonging to another tract." The witnesses were William Rhodes, John Wade, and John Lide. John Cranford was the J. P., and William Hopton, the Register (SC Deed Bk P-P, p. 494).

      In Oct 1755, Sarah Young leased 400 acres to Bedience Young, Sr. for 20 years (Agreement & Assignment). This lease included 200 acres lying outside the lake, with the plantation & houses where Bedience now lives. And another 200 acres adjoining the river & John Lide's land, and the lower line of the land on which Sarah now lives. Witnesses were William Rhodes, Edward Homes, & Francis Williamson. Alexander MackIntosh was the J. P. In Dec 1763, William Rhodes, executor of the will of Bedience Young, assigns said Articles of Agreement to Richard Farr. Witnesses were John Milton, Thomas Gamble, and William Farr. Thomas Wade was the J. P. and Fenwicke Bull the Register (SC Deeds Bk F-3, p. 11).

      4 Sep 1758, Daniel Pegram was granted 733 acres in Granville County in the parish of St. John on both sides of Hubquarter Creek, joining Thomas Bell, FRANCIS YOUNG, and Harriss line. OR: /s/ Daniel Pegram. Wits: Jas. Paine, Geo. Disbrowe. Entered 6 Nov 1755, surveyed 6 Jun 1756. SCC: Thomas Harthon, Elexr. Anderson, Sher. Haywood, D. Sur.

      In June 1760, Edward Holmes, planter, and Rebecca his wife (daughter of Francis Young), sold 150 acres to Michael Alderage for 300 pounds SC money. The land was in Craven County, SC, bounding NE on the Pee Dee River, NW on Evan Vaughn, SW on Francis Young, and SE on John Thompson, Jr. Witnesses were William James, Jr., and William Rhodes. The deed was recorded in Aug 1767 before George Hicks, Fenwicke Bull, Register (SC Deed Bk G-3, p. 603).

      Also in June 1760, Edward Homes & Rebecca his wife (daughter of Francis Young) sold 100 acres to James Pitman for 200 pounds currency. This land was part of a tract granted to Francis Young, on which Homes now lives. It was given to Edward Homes by Isam Young. Witnesses were Edward Young & Ethelred Pitman. William Lord was the J. P. and Fenwicke Bull the Register (SC Deed Bk F-3, p. 13).

      In June 1765, Edward Young, and Esther his wife (daughter of Francis Young) of Bertie County, NC, sold 270 acres to Rebecca Lide of Craven County, SC for 50 pounds sterling. The land was in the Welch Tract, and was about one-fourth of the 1100 acres granted to Francis Young and Andrew Johnston in Nov 1747. The witnesses were Thomas Young and William Rhodes. Alexander Mackintosh was the J. P., and Fenwicke Bull the Register (SC Deeds Bk E-3, p. 533).

      In July 1765, James Pitman, planter, of Anson County, NC, sold 100 acres to Jonathan Williams, planter, of Craven County, SC, for 300 pounds SC money. This land was part of a tract granted to Francis Young, on which Jonathan Williams now lives. Witnesses were Samuel Pitman and James Smith. Thomas Wade was J. P., and Fenwicke Bull was Register (SC Deed Bk F-3, p. 15). In August 1765, Jonathan Williams and his wife Mary sold this land to Richard Farr (SC Deed Bk F-3, p. 17).

      In Oct 1765, John Flower, yeoman, of Anson County, NC, and Obedience his wife (daughter of Francis Young), sold their one-fourth undivided part of 1100 acres in Craven County, SC to Samuel Butler, for 300 pounds SC money. This land was the residue of two tracts, as follows: 1) 700 acres granted to Francis Young in 1745, bounding NE on the Pee Dee River, NW on John Thompson, Jr., deceased, NE on said Thompson and said Young, SE on Mary Evans, other sides on vacant land; 2) 500 acres granted to Andrew Johnson on the SW side of the Pee Dee River, bounding on all other sides on Francis Young. Johnson sold this land to Francis Young in 1748.

      Young sold 100 acres in the NW part of the first tract to Edward Holmes.

      Francis Young then died intestate, leaving one son and four daughters; Isam (the son), Mary (who married James Gillespie), Rebecca (who married Edward Holmes), Esther (who married Edward Young), and Obedience (who married John Flower).

      The 1100 acres descended to Isam Young, only son & heir. Isam died intestate. Soon after his death, Isam's wife Sarah bore a son who died a short time afterwards. So the 1100 acres descended to Mary, Rebecca, Esther, and Obedience.

      Now Obedience and her husband sell their share of the 1100 acres to Samuel Butler, free from all claims except the right of dower by Isam's widow, who afterwards married William Hicks. Witnesses were Samuel Crawford & Francis Gillespie. Thomas Wade was the J. P., & Rowland Rugeley was Register (SC Deed Bk O-3, p. 363-376).
     
      In Dec 1766, Thomas Sims, planter, and Rebecca his wife, sold
150 acres in Craven County to Thomas Lide for 450 pounds currency. The land was on the SW side of the Pee Dee River, bounding NW on Evan Vaughn, SW on Francis Young, and SE on John Thompson. This land was granted to Francis Young in May 1745, suggesting that Rebecca Sims may have been Rebecca Young, daughter of Francis Young. Witnesses were Rebecca Lide and John Heustess. Thomas Wade was the J. P., and Fenwicke Bull the Register (SC Deed Bk G-3, p.595). 

Family

Obedience (?) b. s 1699, d. c 1763
Marriage* He married Obedience (?). 
Children

Charts Gillespie Ancestry
Last Edited 23 Jun 2002

Citations

  1. Edgecombe Pct. Deeds, Book 1, page 218. William Person was a member of the NC provincial congress, and was the builder of Stone House in 1746, which is still standing. The house gave its name to Stonehouse Creek in Warren County, NC.
  2. Edgecombe Pct. Deed Book 1, page 324
  3. History of the Old Cheraws, by Gregg

Daniel Peek

Male, #13527, (circa 1760 - 1807)

FatherLewis Peek ? b. s 1730
Mother(?) (?) b. s 1732
Daniel Peek|b. circa 1760\nd. 1807|p846.htm#i13527|Lewis Peek ?|b. say 1730|p1680.htm#i26876|(?) (?)|b. say 1732|p1680.htm#i26877|||||||||||||

Birth*circa 1760 Daniel was born circa 1760. 
 He was the son of Lewis Peek ? and (?) (?). 
Death*1807 He died at Richland District, South Carolina, in 1807. 
Biography* Nothing is known of Daniel Peek's ancestry or early life. He appears in Lancaster County, SC Deeds by 1790, when he witnessed a deed of gift of John Chesnut of Camden to his daughter Mary McRae, wife of Duncan McRae. The deed was for four lots in the town of Camden and was witnessed by Robert Down, William Tate, and Daniel Peek. (Lancaster Co. Deed Bk. B-155-7) John Chesnut was one of the leading merchants in Kershaw County (See Charles Woodmason's The Carolina Backcountry on the Eve of the Revolution).
     Daniel Peek apparently lived in or near Camden, which is in Kershaw County. He is mentioned several times in Kershaw Co., SC, Minutes of the County Court 1791-1799 by Brent Holcombe: "5 Mar 1792, Ordered that the different persons be appointed overseers of the different roads mentioned herein: from Camden to Town Creek inclusive, Daniel Peek." An 1820 map in Mill's Atlas shows Town Creek about four miles south of Camden, and a road running S/SW out of Camden, crossing Town Creek and going on to Sumter District. The 1820 map shows Chesnuts and McRaes still living in this area. Another entry reads: "21 May 1793, The court then proceeded to the appointment of overseers of the roads when the following persons were appointed: Thomas English in the room of Daniel Peek."
     In August 1794 Daniel Peek served on a Grand Jury, indicating that he was someone of means in the county, as Grand Jurors were selected from among those who paid the highest taxes.
     He continued to serve as an overseer of roads at least until 1797. He does not appear in the Minutes for 1798 or 1799, suggesting he may have moved to Richland District, where his estate was probated in 1807. His personal estate included 15 slaves, nine horses, 34 head of cattle, nearly 50 hogs. He had various farm implements and household items, plus a canoe and a safe. Buyers at the estate included John Culpepper, who bought a shotgun and a pickle tub, John Slappey, who bought a horse and horseman's sword, and Elizabeth Gillespie, who bought horses and farm implements. Daniel O'Guin, Thomas Watts, and Wm. Gupphill, the three appraisers, were also buyers. 

Last Edited 23 Aug 2006