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Note 1: 1798, Sold all his land in Mecklenburg and moved to Williamson County TN (with his son Ephriam Jr.?)
Note 2: 1748, Lived in Lunenburg until 1764 when that part became Mecklenburg.
Married in Fayette County KY on October 8, 1797, Ann Hardaway Loche (12/10/1779 Amelia, VA - 3/22/1864 Williamson County, TN)
THEIR CHILDREN:
1. Brockenbrough Beverly "Berry" ANDREWS (1798 Fayette KY–1853 Cape Girardeau, MO)
2. George Andrews (1799 Fayette KY–1886 Williamson County)
3. Eliza Andrews (11/1802 Fayette KY – 9/27/1879 Williamson County)
4. Mark Montgomery Andrews (12/4/1804 Williamson County – 10/29/1890 Williamson County). On Dec 15, 1835 in Williamson County, Tennessee, he marred Sarah "Sallie" Pearson Locke (28 MAR 1811 Williamson County, Tennessee - 28 JUL 1895 Williamson County, Tennessee and they had the following children:
--- i. Gustavis Alexander Andrews (24 Aug 1835 - 23 Apr 1864)
Gustava A Andrews
in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Gustava A Andrews
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1835
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tennessee
Home in 1860: District 1, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: Franklin
Dwelling Number: 1069
Family Number: 1020
Occupation: Law Student
Personal Estate Value: 2000
Household Members:
Name Age
Mark M Andrews 55
Sarah P Andrews 48
Eaphrem R Andrews 21
Hamilton E Andrews 20
George W Andrews 16
Mark M Andrews 10
Gustava A Andrews 25
--- ii. Ephraim Richard Andrews (1838–1920). Ephram Richard Andrews married Sinia "Sinie" Crutcher (1840–1911) and they had children: Willie L. Andrews (1861–1927); George Walter Andrews (1866–1941), Sally Virginia "May" Andrews (1868–1947) and Maggie S. Andrews (1871–1890).
--- iii. Hamilton Emmett Andrews (April 8, 1840 Williamson County, TN – March 28, 1865 Williamson County, TN)
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Hamilton E. Andrews
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Tennesee
Regiment: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Alternate Name: H.E./Andrews
Film Number: M231 roll 1
Other Records: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
--- iv. Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews (November 15, 1841 Williamson County, TN – 1847 Williamson County, TN)
--- v. George Walter Andrews (December 1, 1845 Williamson County, TN – December 3, 1862 Williamson County, TN)
--- vi. Henry Clay Andrews (Abt. 1850 Williamson County, TN – ____).
--- vii. Mark Montgomery Andrews Jr. (April 28,1850 Williamson County, TN – September 29, 1922 Williamson County, TN. ). On November 18, 1875 in Williamson County, TN, he married Helen Virginia "Lillie" Parks (1826–1890) and they had the following children: James Emmett Andrews (1879–1947); Ernest Montgomery Andrews (1884–1958) and Jennie M Andrews (1886–1981).
---viii. Augustus Andrews (1853–1854)
5. Carolyn ANDREWS (3/31/1807 Williamson County – 8/2/1845 Williamson County). Carolyn married Richard Locke Andrews Sr. (MAY 11, 1805 - Williamson County, TN - SEPTEMBER 11, 1836 Williamson County, TN) son of George Stanfield Andrews (JULY 6, 1765 Dinwiddie County, Virginia - JULY 1842 Williamson County, Tennessee) and Sarah Pearson LOCKE (DECEMBER 1771 - Amelia, Virginia - 11 SEPTEMBER 1835 Williamson County, Tennessee), daughter of RICHARD LOCKE (1744–1782) and ELIZABETH HARDAWAY (1747–1846).
Caroline Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Caroline Andrews
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 30 Oct 1833
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Richard L Andrews
6. Stith Hardaway Andrews (11/16/1809 Williamson County – 12/20/1855 Williamson County)
7. John ANDREWS (1810 Williamson County – 1886 Williamson County)
8. Felix ANDREWS (5/29/1814 Williamson County – 5/6/1822 Williamson County )
9. Elizabeth Hardaway ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – 10 OCT 1879 Williamson County or Hickman County, Tennessee). On 8 Apr 1835 in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, she married Albert Washington Blackman ( 12 DEC 1815 Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee - 27 JUL 1853 Maury County, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Thaddeus A Blackman (1836–1912); Erastus C Blackman (1838–1850); Laura A Blackman (1838–1910); Albert Livingston Blackman (1844–1902); Martha Augusta BLACKMAN (1844–1845); Henrietta "Henny" Blackman (1845–1925); Charles "Charlie" A Blackman (1847–1889); Infant Son Blackman (1849–1849); Adalade "Addie" A Blackman (1850–1870) and Clinton Albert Blackman (1853–1886).
10. Madalyn ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – unk)
11. Martha A. ANDREWS (1820 Williamson County – unk)
12. Ephraim Frederick ANDREWS (1822 Williamson County–1895 Maury County)
Ephraim F Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Ephraim F Andrews
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1849
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Sarah J Bizzell
E. F. Andrews
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: E. F. Andrews
Age: 58
Birth Date: Abt 1822
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 2, Hickman, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 102
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Sarah J. Andrews
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farming
Inferred Children:
James Andrews
Erastus Andrews
Wm H Andrews
Charles Andrews
Household Members:
Name Age
E. F. Andrews 58
Sarah J. Andrews 48
James E. Andrews 27
E. F. Andrews 24
Willie H. Andrews 21
S. A Della Andrews 9
13. Emily M. F. ANDREWS (11/27/1824 Williamson County – 1/12/1876 Williamson County). On June 29, 1848, in Williamson County, Tennessee, she married David Rutherford Fleming Sr (19 JUN 1820 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 15 DEC 1858 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Agustus Brice Fleming (13 APRIL 1843 Franklin, Williamson Co, Tennessee - 22 OCTOBER 1900) and David Rutherford Fleming Jr (6 OCT 1851 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 10 SEP 1875 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee).
Agustus Brice Fleming married Lelia Ada Steele (1863–1909) and they had the following children: Pauline Fleming (1884–1975); Frederic Thomas Fleming (1886–1940); Bertha Fleming (1888–1937); Augusta L Fleming (1889–____); Brice S Fleming (1891–____); Ethel Fleming (1893–1908) and Rebecca Fleming (1896–___) and David A Fleming (1898–1961). He then married Mary Haddox (____–1877) and they had the follwoing children: Mary Holland Fleming (1877–1954).
REGISTER OF MILITARY
LAND PATENTS
Presented at Treasury January 3, 1810, Presented by John Graham, Esq, #415, Original Holder Ephraim Andrews, Rank Private, Patentee Ephraim Andrews March 20, Acres 7,510, Location Franklin
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE LAND TRANSACTIONS BY EPHRAIM ANDREWS, COUSIN OF EPHRAIM A. ANDREWS (OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA) AND VARNEY ANDREWS, SR. (OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VA), THROUGH EPHRAIM AND VARNEY'S UNCLE MARK ANDREWS:
BOOK A-1 PAGE 280
Ephraim Andrews 13th July 1804
This Indenture made this 14th day of May one thousand eight hundred and four between Robert Wilson of Montgomery County and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County & State aforesaid of the other part witness that for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars to me in hand paid before the delivery of these presents the receipts whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien incoff and convey unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heris and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of [510] Williamson on the West side of Averalls Creek, and on the south side of Harpeth. It being the south west part of John Clendenesse claim of seventy five hundred and sixty acres. Beginning at the south west corner of said tract and running East with Clendinissigs line one hundred and forty poles to a line ______ _____ Mcrory, North one hundred and sixty poles with this line to corner, thence West one hundred and forty poles to the West boundry of said tract (meaning Clenduringo's) thence South one hundred and sixty to the beginning containing one hundred and forty acres together with all the condiments and advantages thereunto belonging or in any wise appurtaining. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to him the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs or assigns forever, and the said Robert Wilson for himself his heirs executors and administrators warrant and forever defend the said tract of land and bargained premises against the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever claiming thereto. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of }
} Robert Nelson [seal]
Jonphs Coleman, Bury Bugg }
On the back of the above recited deed was written. State of Tennessee this day Gonphs Coleman and Benjamin Bugg appeared before me Hugh L. Nlicke one of the judges of the superior court of Law and Equity in and for said state and made oath that they saw Robert Nelson sign seal and deliver the within conveyance and that they each __________ the ________ as witnesses thereto.
Let it be reigstered May 14th, 1806 H. L. White
BOOK A-1, PAGE 511
Ephraim Andrews 4th August 1804
This indenture made this eighth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred four between Thomas Cooke of Lummus county and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson county and state aforesaid of the other part mitnesseth et al the said Thomas Cooke for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and eighty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews before the unsealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment whereof the said Thomas Cooke doth hereby acknowledge himself therewith fully satified concluded and paid both bargained granted and sold and ______ ______ conveyed and confirmed unto Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred and twenty acres lying and being in the County of Williamson and State aforesaid on the south side of the Big harpeth beginning at a dogwood and ash being corner to Thomas McCrory's and Andrew Carnahaur thence South with thomas McCrory's line one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence East three hundred and twenty poles to a stake thence East thence North one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence West three hundred and twenty poles to the beginning which land was granted to John McCrory by [517] the State of North Carolina in of the military service of David Brown by Patent dated the 8th day of December 1787 and number 655 to have and to hold the above granted premises and apputenances thereon and thereunto belonging as in any wise appurtaining with all and singular the benefits and inducements thereon and therefrom to arise unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns to their only use & behalf forever, and the said Thomas Cocke for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth hereby covenant grant and agree to and with the said Ephraim Andrews, his heirs and assigns that unto him and them he and they the land and premises hereby conveyed will warrant and forever defend against the claim and demand of any person or persons whatsoever except that part taken off by the prior right of john Clendenan. In witness whereof the said Thomas Cooke have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us} Signed
Ben A Bugg, Knacy Andrews, Thomas Cocke
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County St. Benjamin Bugg prov on oath in open court July Sefsion 1804 the within to be the act and deed of Thomas Cocke and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N.P. Hasdeman
Page 289 in old Book A
Book A-2, Page 18 (Page 415 in old Book A)
Ephraim Andrews 15th February 1806
This Indenture made this Second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & five {19} between Randal Gibson of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part, and Ephraim Andrews of the County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnepith that the said Randal Gibson for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment so hereof is hereby acknowledged by the said Randal Gibson ______ and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien ______ convey and confirm unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever, all that certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres, situated lying and being in the county and state aforesaid on Overalls Creek on the South side of the Bog harpeth Beginning at a dogwood on Chendenings line, running thence South one hundred and seventy poles to a stake, thence _________________________.
In witness whereof the said Randal Gibson has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year first above written.
Test Richard L. Locke } Randalph Gibson {seal}
Bnij a Bugg Knacy Andrews }
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County Set. Benjamin Bugg proved on oath in open court January sefsion 1806 the within to be the act and deed of Randal Gibson, and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N. P. Hardiman
BOOK H, PAGE 156 !
Ephraim Andrews !
8 acres of Land – !
Conveyance by Alexander !
Mebano Registered !
January 14, 1826 !
This Indenture made this twenty Eighth day of July in the uear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four between Alexander Mebani of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of the County & State aforesaid [157] of the other part Witnesseth that the said Mebani for and in Consideration of forty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Andrews the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged said Mebano hath bargained sold and by this presents doth bargain & sale unto the said Andrews a certain piece or parcel of land containing seven acres and one hundred & seventeen poles lying & being in Williamson County and State of Tennessee it being part of a tract containing seven thousand two hundred acres granted to William Menani heir of Robert Mebani deceased beginning at a small beach Elijah Williams N. East corner in Ephraim Andrews line running thence with said line N. W. one hundred and sixty two poles to an Elm in Mebenes line thence N. 0/88 de cor seven poles and fourteen links to a sugar tree thence South: East one hundred and seventy one and three fourths poles to a white walnut & beach, thence to the beginning to have & to hold the above described seven acres and one hundred and seventeen poles of Land with all its rights and Interests whatsoever unto him the said Andrews his heirs and assigns for Ever and the said Mebarn doth for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators and afsigns covenants and agrees to and with the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs Executors Administrators and afsigns to warrant and forever defend the above mentioned land & premises against the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever in witness whereof the said Alexander Mebani hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year above written signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of Richard L. Andrews James B. Ragsdale Alexander Mibani {seal}
On the back of which deed was written The State of Tennefee Williamson County Court April term 1825. This deed of conveyance Alexander Mebana to Ephraim Andrews is produced in open Court and the Execution thereof is duly acknowledged and the same is ordered to be registered. Tax paid Thos Hardiman Clk of said Court.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS, 1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX:
Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 38.
"Page 511 Indenture 8 June 1804. Thomas Cooke, Sumner Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $480 paid, tr of 320 acres on S side of Big Harpeth, beg at cor of Thomas McCrory & Andrew Carnahan, which land was granted to John McCrory by NC for military service of David Brown by Patent dated 8 Dec 1787, #655. Wit: Benjn Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
...."Page 509 Indenture 14 May 1804 (13 July 1804) Robert Nelson, Montgomery Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $280 paid, tr being on W side of Avorall's creek and on S side of Harpeth, being SW part of John Clendening claim of 2560 acres, being 140 acres. Wit: Joseph Coleman, Benjn Bugg."
Page 39. "Page 526 Indenture 9 June 1804 (17 Sept 1804)Andrews and Benjamin bugg, $215 paid, 107 acres on S side of Big Harpeth beg cor of John McCrory and abutting John Clendenning line. Wit: Knacy Andrews, William Brown.
"Page 43. "Page 562 Indenture 14 Jan 1805 (6 Jan 1805)Edwards and Ephraim Andrews, Senr, $80.00 pd, tr on McCrory's creek, beg at Thomas McCrory beg cor, and being 45 acres."
Page 58. Book A2. "Page 18 Indenture 2 Nov 1805 Gibson and Ephraim Andrews, $600 paid, 100 acres Overalls creek on S side of Big Harpeth. Wit: Richard. Locke, Benja Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
ANN HARDAWAY LOCKE:
Sherida K. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM TENNESSEE, 1803-1812.
Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1989. Page 38.
From "Wilson's Knoxville Gazette", April 6, 1808, Vol. 4,No. 14.
From a list of letters left at the Rogersville Post Office on 1 April 1808...."Ephraim Andrews...."Page 115.
From "The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette", April 6, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXV. From a list of letters left at the Franklin Post Office on 1 April 1810...."Eleaza. Andrews, Ephm. Andrews, James Andrews,..."
U.S. Census - 1850. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #11,Dwelling #412. Ann H. Andrews, age 70, b. VA, $6000 value real estate. Also in household, Martha A. Andrews.
U.S. Census - 1860. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #1, page 139, Dwelling #1071. Ann H. Andrews, age 81, b. VA, farming, $14400 value real estate, $19000 value personal property - alone.
Ephriam and George Andrews married Ann H. and Sarah P. Locke. Both have sons named Brockenbrough. Speculationis that the Locke's were sisters.
Marriage:
Ann Hardaway Locke b: 10 Dec 1779: 8 Oct 1797 in Probably in Fayette Co., Kentucky (Records burned)
Tennessee Settlers and Their Descendants:
Tennessee Settlers and their Descendants Genealogical data about some of the men and women who helped shape the Volunteer State Continent Public Library 976.8T256q:
Tennessee Genealogical Society
P.O.Box 111249, Tennessee 38111-1249
Compiled By Louise Glllespie Lynch,
Miscellaneous Records of Williamson County, Tennessee, Volume #4, (Published by Louise Gillespie Lynch, 1981), 109
"18 November 1852 - Indenture between Martha Ann Andrews and James S Shumate - A marriage shortly to be had between said Shumate and Martha Ann Andrews - Martha is entitled to both real estate and personal estate as an heir of the late Ephraim Andrews, her father. She will, on the death of her mother, Ann H Andrews, become entitled to other estate now belonging to her mother. All of her estate is to be settled on a trustee for her sole use. H Andrews is her trustee."
Ephraim Andrews
1837
Last Will and Testament Will
I Ephraim Andrews of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee do make and publish this my Last Will and testament
1. I will and desire that all my just debts be paid as soon after my decease as practicable.
2. I will and desire that all my property both real and personal be kept together under the direction and control of my executors with that of my wife and the proceeds of the farm the interest of my money be applied to the maintenance of my family, the schooling and education of my two youngest children during the life time of my beloved wife. And if she should die before my youngest child arrives at full age my executors are to keep up the farm until that time and then they my executors shall sell and dispose of all the property both real and personal that shall remain on hand at public sale upon such credit as they may think proper.
3. It is my will and desire that upon the marriage of any of my children that my executors out of the proceeds of the farm give them each a bed and furniture and if any should remain unmarried at the death of my wife that he or they have a bed and furniture each allowed them.
4. I give to my son Ephraim F. Andrews one horse saddle and bridle to be raised out of my estate by my executors when they may think he may need these.
5. I will and desire that after the sale of my property as above specified that the money on hand be equally divided amongst all my children and in the event of the death of any of them that their part be given to their children.
6. I will that my executors sell such parts of my personal property as will not be necessary to carry on the facins as above specified.
7. I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons George Andrews and Mark M. Andrews Executors to this will.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 19th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven,
Signed Sealed in his hand
E. Andrews (Seal)
Witness of
John L, Kadlph
Lifhe Bumfeass
H Pyaslraught
ABOUT EPHRAM'S FATHER:
Listed in the Daughters of the America Revolution (DAR) Patriot Index (Revolutionary War), page 16, as follows:
"Mark Andrews, born around 1733, died December 20, 1820, married Winnifred Lyell Sol PS VA."
WILL: The will of Mark Andrews was dated December 3, 1820, and probated in the January Session, 1821 (pages 211-212), of the Williamson County Court. It lists his wife, Winifred Andrews; sons, John, Ephraim and George; daughters, Lennah Yarbrough, Polly Dean, Lydia Matthews and Tilsab(?) Marrett; and grandchildred, Christiana, Polly, Nancy, James and Andrew Shule (Shute). Executors: George Andrews, John Andrews, Ephraim Andrews. Witnesses: Brokenbrough Andrews (nephew), Ephraim Andrews, George Andrews and Richard L. Yarbrough
TOMBSTONE: Inscription on tablet at Old Municipal Cemetary placed there by the DAR at Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee in 1910: "This tablet is placed in Williamson County by Old Glory Chapter, D.A.R., organized by Mrs. Susie Gentry, November 1897" 4th name listed: "Mark Andrews". There is also a report in Virginia M. Bowman's "Historic Williamson County, Old Homes and Sites", page 72, of Mark's birth being in 1740 as follows:
"The first Mark Andrews to come here was born in Dinwiddie County, VA in 1740. He married Winifred Lyell (1738-1827), the daughter of Jonathan Lyell and Mary Dalton, and after his arrival in this county, bought part of the large North Carolina grant to James Thackston from John Donelson in 1800, and settled near Bethesda. Those of his children who did not migrate here with him soon followed."
OUR VALIANT MEN, SOLDIERS AND PATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WHO LIVED IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, by Louise Gillespie Lynch, LDS Film #1036615, Item # 9. Page 8:
"MARK ANDREWS
Early Williamson County settler, Mark Andrews, was born in 1733, and according to Miss Suzie Gentry's scrapbook, served four years in the Revolutionary War. The Will of Mark Andrews was dated December 23, 1820, and was probated during the January Session of Court 1821. In that will, he named his wife, Winifred Andrews, and the following children:
1. John Andrews - 100 acres of land
2. Ephraim Andrews - 160 acres of land
3. Leannah Andrews, married William Yarbrough, June 26, 1792
4. Polly Andrews
5. Lydia Andrews, married Conelius Matthews, February 25, 1797
6. Tilpah Andrews, married a Mr. Murrell
7. George Andrews
In his will, Mark Andrews also named grandchildren: George Shule, James Shule and Andrew Shule." [Sources: Williamson County TN Will Book 3, page 211 and Lunenburg County VA Marriages, Matheny and Yates]
Murray, Joyce Martin. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS,
1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX: Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 8.
"Page 79 Indenture 28 Nov 1800 John Donalson of Davidson Co., TN to Mark Andrews, $600 paid, 320 acres on head West Harpeth, part of a big sur granted to James Thackston by NC, beg cor of William Mabius. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Lydia Matthews."
Page 46.
"Page 602. Indenture 5 Mar 1805 (15 Apr 1805)John Donelson, Wilson Co., TN, and Jeffery Murrill and Drury Murrill (relationship not stated), $500 paid, tr on headwaters of West Harpeth beg at Mark Andrews cor. and adj Maybin, 146 acres. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Ephraim Andrews."
Page 52.
"Page 667 Indenture 23 Aug 1804 (17 Sept 1805)Mark Andrews and William Yarbrough, $150 paid, 60 acres on West Harpeth. Wit: Edward Ragsdale, Cornelius Matthews."
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL, Numer 27, 1996.
Page 28.
"Mark Andrews (1740-1821). Mark and his wife,Winifred Lyell Andrews bought part of the NC grant to James Thackston from John Donelson and settled near Bethesda. Their three grown sons--John, George and Ephraim--and families soon followed from Virginia and Kentucky. Ephraim bought land in 1804 from Robert Nelson and Thomas Cocke; George bought from Andrew Sprott in 1813, and John received a land grant for this service in the Revultionary War in 1781 at the age of 17. Mark and Winifred are probably buried on their son's land--Ephraim Andrews Cemetery, but there are no markers for them."
Resided in Lunenburg County, VA, during the Revolution
Military: Served for 4 yrs in the Revolutionary War
Andrews Cemetary in Williamson County, TN, was owned by Samuel Fleming in 1901.
Notes for WINIFRED LYELL:
Inventory of estate of Winnefred Andrews on p. 243 of July term, 1827 - settlement p. 250 of same term. Administrator: John Andrews. Hays, Mrs. Felix Burnard & Mrs. Will Duke. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WILL BOOK, Vol. IV. page 45 & 86.
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL. Number 27, 1996.
Page 28. "My Andrews Ancestors in Franklin, Tennessee", by Martha
Beggs Orth. "Winifred Lyell Andrews (1728-1827)...Winifred's birth is recorded in the North Farnham Parish records."
Note: He and his wife came to Williamson Co., TN in 1798 (one source says 1801). Most of his children were grown at this time. He was a Revolutionary War soldier.
Will written 23 Dec 1820, probated Jan 1821 (Williamson Cty.,Tn Will Book 3 Pg 211)
1798 14 June. Mark Andrews and wife Winnifred of Lunenburg Co. to William Yarbrough of Lunenburg Co., 6 acres on Tasekiah Creek below said Yarbrough's mill. Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 45A
1798 10 Sep. William Yarbrough and wife Leanna of Lunenburg Co. to Hezekiah Filbert of Lunenburg Co., 7 acres and mill on Tasekiah Creek bounded by Joel Johns land, purchased from Robert Hatchitt. Wits: Joseph Yarbrough, Joel Johns, Charles Bryair, Edmund Lener. Wife signed deed "Leana Yarbrough." Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 62
A cousin in New Braunfels, TX is a life member of DAR and has been working on Mark's revolutionary war record (private soldier in VA). I will share this info with her. I think another brother of Mark's (John?) was also in the war. "Juanita Kesler"
John Winn-Mark Andrews Land Patent 7 December 1774 Patent Book 43, Page 851, 450 Acres Lunenburg County
George the Third &c to all &c Whereas by one patent under the Seal of this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia bearing date the thirteenth day of August one thousand seven hundred and sixty three there was granted unto Samuel Snead one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing four hundred and fifty Acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the West or upper side of Tossikiah Creek which said Land or parcel of land was granted on Condition of paying our Guitrent and Cultivating and Improving as in the said Patent's expressed and Whereas the said Samuel Snead hath failed to pay such Quitrents and to make such cultivation and improvements and John Winn has made humble Suit to our late Lieutenant Governor and Commander in chief of our said Colony and Dominion and hath obtained a grant for the same which he hath assigned unto Mark Andrews Therefor Know Ye that for divers good Causes & Considerations but more Especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Forty five Shillings of good and lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our said Colony and Dominion We have given granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs and Successors Do give grant and Confirm unto the said mark Andrews and to his heirs and assigns forever all the said four hundred and fifty Acres of land and every part and parcel thereof Bounded as followeth , to wit, Beginning at Stink's? Corner white oak on the said Creek thence along his Lines North twenty one Degrees West eighty two poles to a red Oak North fifty four Degrees East twenty Poles to a poplar thence a new Line North ninety Poles to Ellis's corner pine thence along his Line North sixty five and a half degrees West one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Malone's lines South thirty degrees East twenty eight poles to a pine South twenty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine in Michaux's Line thence along his Lines South eighty two poles to a pine North fifty one degrees East fifty eight poles to a white Oak South twenty three degrees East thirty six poles to the Creek aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his Line North sixty seven degrees East seventy poles to the Creek above mentioned and thence up the same as it meanders to the first Station. With all &c To have hold &c To be held &c Yielding and paying &c Provided &c In Witness &c Witness our trusty and welbeloved John Earl of Dunmore our Lieutenant and Governor General of our said Colony the Seventy day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy four in the Fifteenth year of our Reign.
Exam'd Dunmore
Mark Andrews Grant 450 Acres on Tossikiah Creek 1 June 1782
[William's youngest son and Administrator of his Estate per Willard Hazlewood]
Benjamin Harrison, Esquire Governor or the Commonwealth of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting Know ye that in Consideration of the Ancient Consideration of forty five shillings Sterling paid by Mark Andrews into the treasury of this Commonwealth there is Granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Mark Andrews Assignee of Samuel Snead a certain tract or parcel of Land Containing four hundred and fifty Acres by patent bearing date the tenth day of December one thousand seven hundred and forty eight lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the upper side of Tossekiah creek and bounded as follows Viz Beginning at Strunk's ? Corner white Oak on the said creek thence along his line from A to B North twenty one degrees west eighty two poles to a red Oak B to C North fifty four degrees East twenty poles to a poplar thence a new line C to D North Ninety poles to Ellis's Corner pine thence along his line D to E North sixty five and a half degrees west one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Daniel Malone's lines E to F South thirty dregrees east twenty eight poles to a pine F to G South twenty degrees West two hundred and fifty four poles to a pine G to H South sixty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine on Michaux's line thence along his lines H to J South eighty two degrees east twenty two poles to a pine J to K North fifty one degrees east fifty eight poles to a white Oak K to L
South twenty three degrees east thirty six poles to the creek aforesaid L to M up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his line to North sixty seven degrees seventy poles to his corner on the said creek N to A up the same as it meanders to the first Station with its Appurtenances, to have and to hold the said tract orparcel of Land , with its Appurtenances to the said Mark Andrews and his heirs forever. In witness whereof the said Benjamin Harrison Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and Caused the lesser Seal of the said Commonwealth to be Affixed at Richmond on the first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two and of the Commonwealth the Sixth.
Benjamin Harrison
John Andrews
Born April 4, 1764 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia, when he enlisted
Came to Williamson County in 1804
ANDREWS, JOHN
Private, Virginia Line
$20.00 Annual Allowance
$50.00 Amount Received July 19, 1833
Pension Started Age 69 (1835 TN Pension Roll)
State of Tennessee ))
Williamson County )) ss
On this 3rd day of September AD 1832 before the Hon. Thomas Stuart judge of the circuit court for the fourth judicial circuit for the State of Tennessee now sitting John Andrews a resident of the State of Tennessee and of the County of Williamson aforesaid aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated to wit. The first campaign he entered the service of the United States as a substitute for Mark Andrews his father about the first day of January 1781 and was discharged about twentieth of April following and was commanded by the following officers General Muhlenburg commander, Col. Thomas Merriweather, Major De Kluman, Capt. Francis Degraphen Ried, Lieutenant Rudiah[?] Clay, and ensign Alexander Rudder. He marched from Lunenburg Court House VA to Petersburg to Cabin Point to Smithfield to Mackeys Mills to Babbs old Fields there discharged.
The second campaign he entered the service of the United States as a drafted militia about the first of May the same year 1781 under the following officers General Robert Lawson, Colonel ___ Lindsey, Major John Overstreet, Captain William Ragsdale, Lieutenant Gideon Spencer and Ensign Pastor Pool and was discharged from service about last of August same year 1781 in Hanover County VA and marched over the following country from Lunenburg Court house to Prince Edward Court house. To Carters Ferry on James River To Rappahannock River above Friedricksburgh and there formed a junction with the main army commanded by General Lafayette and continued under his command until discharge as aforesaid. He was born in 1764 on the 4th day of April in Dinwiddie County VA according to register of his father which is not now in his knowledge or possession.
When he was called into service he resided in Lunenburg County lived in said county of Lunenburg & Hallifax VA after the revolution till 1802. Then lived in Adair County Kentucky till 1804 and has since that time resided in Williamson County Tennessee aforesaid.
Was in several skirmishes and at the Battle of the Green Springs. Has forgotten the number of Continental Regiment with which he served but some of them were under the command of General Wayne who commanded the regulars and General Stewban of the Virginia troops. Has no documentary evidence nor discharges nor never had any given him at his discharging.
He further states that Alexander Lester served with him in the first campaign but in a different regiment and that George Andrews knows of his having been substitute for his father in the first campaign and that he was drafted and marched with the troops as in this declaration stated the second campaign.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed )) [signed] John Andrews
the day and year aforesaid ))
Preston Hay, clk &c ))
I Alexander Lester do certify that I am [resi]dent of Williamson County Tennessee and am well acquainted with John Andrews who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That I served with him the first campaign commencing about the first day of January 1781 and ending about the last of April following as set forth in his declaration aforesaid but under different officers and in a different regiment and that he has reputed to have served a second term of service as is in his declaration stated and I concur in that opinion.
[signed] Alexander Lester
August 2, 1939
Mrs. Oscar Barthold
Weatherford Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Andrews, from Dinwiddie County, Virginia, pensioned while a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee.
The data [illegible] herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2908, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War.
John Andrews was born April 4, 1784, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. He is the son of Mark Andrews, name of his mother not shown.
While residing in Lunenburg County, Virginia, John Andrews enlisted January 1, 1781, served as substitute for his father in Captain Francis [Degraphenried]'s company, Colonel Thomas Merriwether's Virginia regiment, and was discharged the latter part of April 1781. He enlisted May 1, 1781, served as a private in Captain William Ragsdale's company, Colonel Lindsay's Virginia regiment, was in several skirmishes and in the battle of Green Springs, was discharged the latter part of August, 1781.
John Andrews, after the Revolution, lived in Lunenburg and Halifax Counties, Virginia until 1802, then moved to Adair County, Kentucky until 1804 when he moved to Williamson County, Tennessee.
The soldier, John Andrews, was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, then living in Williamson County, Tennessee.
George Andrews a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1832, stated that he was well acquainted with John Andrews during the War of the Revolution, but no relationship was shown.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to the family of John Andrews.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
John Andrews
Certificate #13979
Issued July 19, 1833
Rate $30.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency
Very Truly Yours
G. H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
Note 1: 1798, Sold all his land in Mecklenburg and moved to Williamson County TN (with his son Ephriam Jr.?)
Note 2: 1748, Lived in Lunenburg until 1764 when that part became Mecklenburg.
Married in Fayette County KY on October 8, 1797, Ann Hardaway Loche (12/10/1779 Amelia, VA - 3/22/1864 Williamson County, TN)
THEIR CHILDREN:
1. Brockenbrough Beverly "Berry" ANDREWS (1798 Fayette KY–1853 Cape Girardeau, MO)
2. George Andrews (1799 Fayette KY–1886 Williamson County)
3. Eliza Andrews (11/1802 Fayette KY – 9/27/1879 Williamson County)
4. Mark Montgomery Andrews (12/4/1804 Williamson County – 10/29/1890 Williamson County). On Dec 15, 1835 in Williamson County, Tennessee, he marred Sarah "Sallie" Pearson Locke (28 MAR 1811 Williamson County, Tennessee - 28 JUL 1895 Williamson County, Tennessee and they had the following children:
--- i. Gustavis Alexander Andrews (24 Aug 1835 - 23 Apr 1864)
Gustava A Andrews
in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Gustava A Andrews
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1835
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tennessee
Home in 1860: District 1, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: Franklin
Dwelling Number: 1069
Family Number: 1020
Occupation: Law Student
Personal Estate Value: 2000
Household Members:
Name Age
Mark M Andrews 55
Sarah P Andrews 48
Eaphrem R Andrews 21
Hamilton E Andrews 20
George W Andrews 16
Mark M Andrews 10
Gustava A Andrews 25
--- ii. Ephraim Richard Andrews (1838–1920). Ephram Richard Andrews married Sinia "Sinie" Crutcher (1840–1911) and they had children: Willie L. Andrews (1861–1927); George Walter Andrews (1866–1941), Sally Virginia "May" Andrews (1868–1947) and Maggie S. Andrews (1871–1890).
--- iii. Hamilton Emmett Andrews (April 8, 1840 Williamson County, TN – March 28, 1865 Williamson County, TN)
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Hamilton E. Andrews
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Tennesee
Regiment: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Alternate Name: H.E./Andrews
Film Number: M231 roll 1
Other Records: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
--- iv. Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews (November 15, 1841 Williamson County, TN – 1847 Williamson County, TN)
--- v. George Walter Andrews (December 1, 1845 Williamson County, TN – December 3, 1862 Williamson County, TN)
--- vi. Henry Clay Andrews (Abt. 1850 Williamson County, TN – ____).
--- vii. Mark Montgomery Andrews Jr. (April 28,1850 Williamson County, TN – September 29, 1922 Williamson County, TN. ). On November 18, 1875 in Williamson County, TN, he married Helen Virginia "Lillie" Parks (1826–1890) and they had the following children: James Emmett Andrews (1879–1947); Ernest Montgomery Andrews (1884–1958) and Jennie M Andrews (1886–1981).
---viii. Augustus Andrews (1853–1854)
5. Carolyn ANDREWS (3/31/1807 Williamson County – 8/2/1845 Williamson County). Carolyn married Richard Locke Andrews Sr. (MAY 11, 1805 - Williamson County, TN - SEPTEMBER 11, 1836 Williamson County, TN) son of George Stanfield Andrews (JULY 6, 1765 Dinwiddie County, Virginia - JULY 1842 Williamson County, Tennessee) and Sarah Pearson LOCKE (DECEMBER 1771 - Amelia, Virginia - 11 SEPTEMBER 1835 Williamson County, Tennessee), daughter of RICHARD LOCKE (1744–1782) and ELIZABETH HARDAWAY (1747–1846).
Caroline Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Caroline Andrews
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 30 Oct 1833
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Richard L Andrews
6. Stith Hardaway Andrews (11/16/1809 Williamson County – 12/20/1855 Williamson County)
7. John ANDREWS (1810 Williamson County – 1886 Williamson County)
8. Felix ANDREWS (5/29/1814 Williamson County – 5/6/1822 Williamson County )
9. Elizabeth Hardaway ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – 10 OCT 1879 Williamson County or Hickman County, Tennessee). On 8 Apr 1835 in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, she married Albert Washington Blackman ( 12 DEC 1815 Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee - 27 JUL 1853 Maury County, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Thaddeus A Blackman (1836–1912); Erastus C Blackman (1838–1850); Laura A Blackman (1838–1910); Albert Livingston Blackman (1844–1902); Martha Augusta BLACKMAN (1844–1845); Henrietta "Henny" Blackman (1845–1925); Charles "Charlie" A Blackman (1847–1889); Infant Son Blackman (1849–1849); Adalade "Addie" A Blackman (1850–1870) and Clinton Albert Blackman (1853–1886).
10. Madalyn ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – unk)
11. Martha A. ANDREWS (1820 Williamson County – unk)
12. Ephraim Frederick ANDREWS (1822 Williamson County–1895 Maury County)
Ephraim F Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Ephraim F Andrews
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1849
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Sarah J Bizzell
E. F. Andrews
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: E. F. Andrews
Age: 58
Birth Date: Abt 1822
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 2, Hickman, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 102
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Sarah J. Andrews
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farming
Inferred Children:
James Andrews
Erastus Andrews
Wm H Andrews
Charles Andrews
Household Members:
Name Age
E. F. Andrews 58
Sarah J. Andrews 48
James E. Andrews 27
E. F. Andrews 24
Willie H. Andrews 21
S. A Della Andrews 9
13. Emily M. F. ANDREWS (11/27/1824 Williamson County – 1/12/1876 Williamson County). On June 29, 1848, in Williamson County, Tennessee, she married David Rutherford Fleming Sr (19 JUN 1820 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 15 DEC 1858 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Agustus Brice Fleming (13 APRIL 1843 Franklin, Williamson Co, Tennessee - 22 OCTOBER 1900) and David Rutherford Fleming Jr (6 OCT 1851 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 10 SEP 1875 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee).
Agustus Brice Fleming married Lelia Ada Steele (1863–1909) and they had the following children: Pauline Fleming (1884–1975); Frederic Thomas Fleming (1886–1940); Bertha Fleming (1888–1937); Augusta L Fleming (1889–____); Brice S Fleming (1891–____); Ethel Fleming (1893–1908) and Rebecca Fleming (1896–___) and David A Fleming (1898–1961). He then married Mary Haddox (____–1877) and they had the follwoing children: Mary Holland Fleming (1877–1954).
REGISTER OF MILITARY
LAND PATENTS
Presented at Treasury January 3, 1810, Presented by John Graham, Esq, #415, Original Holder Ephraim Andrews, Rank Private, Patentee Ephraim Andrews March 20, Acres 7,510, Location Franklin
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE LAND TRANSACTIONS BY EPHRAIM ANDREWS, COUSIN OF EPHRAIM A. ANDREWS (OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA) AND VARNEY ANDREWS, SR. (OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VA), THROUGH EPHRAIM AND VARNEY'S UNCLE MARK ANDREWS:
BOOK A-1 PAGE 280
Ephraim Andrews 13th July 1804
This Indenture made this 14th day of May one thousand eight hundred and four between Robert Wilson of Montgomery County and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County & State aforesaid of the other part witness that for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars to me in hand paid before the delivery of these presents the receipts whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien incoff and convey unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heris and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of [510] Williamson on the West side of Averalls Creek, and on the south side of Harpeth. It being the south west part of John Clendenesse claim of seventy five hundred and sixty acres. Beginning at the south west corner of said tract and running East with Clendinissigs line one hundred and forty poles to a line ______ _____ Mcrory, North one hundred and sixty poles with this line to corner, thence West one hundred and forty poles to the West boundry of said tract (meaning Clenduringo's) thence South one hundred and sixty to the beginning containing one hundred and forty acres together with all the condiments and advantages thereunto belonging or in any wise appurtaining. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to him the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs or assigns forever, and the said Robert Wilson for himself his heirs executors and administrators warrant and forever defend the said tract of land and bargained premises against the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever claiming thereto. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of }
} Robert Nelson [seal]
Jonphs Coleman, Bury Bugg }
On the back of the above recited deed was written. State of Tennessee this day Gonphs Coleman and Benjamin Bugg appeared before me Hugh L. Nlicke one of the judges of the superior court of Law and Equity in and for said state and made oath that they saw Robert Nelson sign seal and deliver the within conveyance and that they each __________ the ________ as witnesses thereto.
Let it be reigstered May 14th, 1806 H. L. White
BOOK A-1, PAGE 511
Ephraim Andrews 4th August 1804
This indenture made this eighth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred four between Thomas Cooke of Lummus county and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson county and state aforesaid of the other part mitnesseth et al the said Thomas Cooke for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and eighty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews before the unsealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment whereof the said Thomas Cooke doth hereby acknowledge himself therewith fully satified concluded and paid both bargained granted and sold and ______ ______ conveyed and confirmed unto Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred and twenty acres lying and being in the County of Williamson and State aforesaid on the south side of the Big harpeth beginning at a dogwood and ash being corner to Thomas McCrory's and Andrew Carnahaur thence South with thomas McCrory's line one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence East three hundred and twenty poles to a stake thence East thence North one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence West three hundred and twenty poles to the beginning which land was granted to John McCrory by [517] the State of North Carolina in of the military service of David Brown by Patent dated the 8th day of December 1787 and number 655 to have and to hold the above granted premises and apputenances thereon and thereunto belonging as in any wise appurtaining with all and singular the benefits and inducements thereon and therefrom to arise unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns to their only use & behalf forever, and the said Thomas Cocke for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth hereby covenant grant and agree to and with the said Ephraim Andrews, his heirs and assigns that unto him and them he and they the land and premises hereby conveyed will warrant and forever defend against the claim and demand of any person or persons whatsoever except that part taken off by the prior right of john Clendenan. In witness whereof the said Thomas Cooke have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us} Signed
Ben A Bugg, Knacy Andrews, Thomas Cocke
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County St. Benjamin Bugg prov on oath in open court July Sefsion 1804 the within to be the act and deed of Thomas Cocke and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N.P. Hasdeman
Page 289 in old Book A
Book A-2, Page 18 (Page 415 in old Book A)
Ephraim Andrews 15th February 1806
This Indenture made this Second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & five {19} between Randal Gibson of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part, and Ephraim Andrews of the County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnepith that the said Randal Gibson for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment so hereof is hereby acknowledged by the said Randal Gibson ______ and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien ______ convey and confirm unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever, all that certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres, situated lying and being in the county and state aforesaid on Overalls Creek on the South side of the Bog harpeth Beginning at a dogwood on Chendenings line, running thence South one hundred and seventy poles to a stake, thence _________________________.
In witness whereof the said Randal Gibson has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year first above written.
Test Richard L. Locke } Randalph Gibson {seal}
Bnij a Bugg Knacy Andrews }
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County Set. Benjamin Bugg proved on oath in open court January sefsion 1806 the within to be the act and deed of Randal Gibson, and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N. P. Hardiman
BOOK H, PAGE 156 !
Ephraim Andrews !
8 acres of Land – !
Conveyance by Alexander !
Mebano Registered !
January 14, 1826 !
This Indenture made this twenty Eighth day of July in the uear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four between Alexander Mebani of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of the County & State aforesaid [157] of the other part Witnesseth that the said Mebani for and in Consideration of forty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Andrews the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged said Mebano hath bargained sold and by this presents doth bargain & sale unto the said Andrews a certain piece or parcel of land containing seven acres and one hundred & seventeen poles lying & being in Williamson County and State of Tennessee it being part of a tract containing seven thousand two hundred acres granted to William Menani heir of Robert Mebani deceased beginning at a small beach Elijah Williams N. East corner in Ephraim Andrews line running thence with said line N. W. one hundred and sixty two poles to an Elm in Mebenes line thence N. 0/88 de cor seven poles and fourteen links to a sugar tree thence South: East one hundred and seventy one and three fourths poles to a white walnut & beach, thence to the beginning to have & to hold the above described seven acres and one hundred and seventeen poles of Land with all its rights and Interests whatsoever unto him the said Andrews his heirs and assigns for Ever and the said Mebarn doth for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators and afsigns covenants and agrees to and with the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs Executors Administrators and afsigns to warrant and forever defend the above mentioned land & premises against the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever in witness whereof the said Alexander Mebani hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year above written signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of Richard L. Andrews James B. Ragsdale Alexander Mibani {seal}
On the back of which deed was written The State of Tennefee Williamson County Court April term 1825. This deed of conveyance Alexander Mebana to Ephraim Andrews is produced in open Court and the Execution thereof is duly acknowledged and the same is ordered to be registered. Tax paid Thos Hardiman Clk of said Court.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS, 1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX:
Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 38.
"Page 511 Indenture 8 June 1804. Thomas Cooke, Sumner Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $480 paid, tr of 320 acres on S side of Big Harpeth, beg at cor of Thomas McCrory & Andrew Carnahan, which land was granted to John McCrory by NC for military service of David Brown by Patent dated 8 Dec 1787, #655. Wit: Benjn Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
...."Page 509 Indenture 14 May 1804 (13 July 1804) Robert Nelson, Montgomery Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $280 paid, tr being on W side of Avorall's creek and on S side of Harpeth, being SW part of John Clendening claim of 2560 acres, being 140 acres. Wit: Joseph Coleman, Benjn Bugg."
Page 39. "Page 526 Indenture 9 June 1804 (17 Sept 1804)Andrews and Benjamin bugg, $215 paid, 107 acres on S side of Big Harpeth beg cor of John McCrory and abutting John Clendenning line. Wit: Knacy Andrews, William Brown.
"Page 43. "Page 562 Indenture 14 Jan 1805 (6 Jan 1805)Edwards and Ephraim Andrews, Senr, $80.00 pd, tr on McCrory's creek, beg at Thomas McCrory beg cor, and being 45 acres."
Page 58. Book A2. "Page 18 Indenture 2 Nov 1805 Gibson and Ephraim Andrews, $600 paid, 100 acres Overalls creek on S side of Big Harpeth. Wit: Richard. Locke, Benja Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
ANN HARDAWAY LOCKE:
Sherida K. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM TENNESSEE, 1803-1812.
Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1989. Page 38.
From "Wilson's Knoxville Gazette", April 6, 1808, Vol. 4,No. 14.
From a list of letters left at the Rogersville Post Office on 1 April 1808...."Ephraim Andrews...."Page 115.
From "The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette", April 6, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXV. From a list of letters left at the Franklin Post Office on 1 April 1810...."Eleaza. Andrews, Ephm. Andrews, James Andrews,..."
U.S. Census - 1850. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #11,Dwelling #412. Ann H. Andrews, age 70, b. VA, $6000 value real estate. Also in household, Martha A. Andrews.
U.S. Census - 1860. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #1, page 139, Dwelling #1071. Ann H. Andrews, age 81, b. VA, farming, $14400 value real estate, $19000 value personal property - alone.
Ephriam and George Andrews married Ann H. and Sarah P. Locke. Both have sons named Brockenbrough. Speculationis that the Locke's were sisters.
Marriage:
Ann Hardaway Locke b: 10 Dec 1779: 8 Oct 1797 in Probably in Fayette Co., Kentucky (Records burned)
Tennessee Settlers and Their Descendants:
Tennessee Settlers and their Descendants Genealogical data about some of the men and women who helped shape the Volunteer State Continent Public Library 976.8T256q:
Tennessee Genealogical Society
P.O.Box 111249, Tennessee 38111-1249
Compiled By Louise Glllespie Lynch,
Miscellaneous Records of Williamson County, Tennessee, Volume #4, (Published by Louise Gillespie Lynch, 1981), 109
"18 November 1852 - Indenture between Martha Ann Andrews and James S Shumate - A marriage shortly to be had between said Shumate and Martha Ann Andrews - Martha is entitled to both real estate and personal estate as an heir of the late Ephraim Andrews, her father. She will, on the death of her mother, Ann H Andrews, become entitled to other estate now belonging to her mother. All of her estate is to be settled on a trustee for her sole use. H Andrews is her trustee."
Ephraim Andrews
1837
Last Will and Testament Will
I Ephraim Andrews of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee do make and publish this my Last Will and testament
1. I will and desire that all my just debts be paid as soon after my decease as practicable.
2. I will and desire that all my property both real and personal be kept together under the direction and control of my executors with that of my wife and the proceeds of the farm the interest of my money be applied to the maintenance of my family, the schooling and education of my two youngest children during the life time of my beloved wife. And if she should die before my youngest child arrives at full age my executors are to keep up the farm until that time and then they my executors shall sell and dispose of all the property both real and personal that shall remain on hand at public sale upon such credit as they may think proper.
3. It is my will and desire that upon the marriage of any of my children that my executors out of the proceeds of the farm give them each a bed and furniture and if any should remain unmarried at the death of my wife that he or they have a bed and furniture each allowed them.
4. I give to my son Ephraim F. Andrews one horse saddle and bridle to be raised out of my estate by my executors when they may think he may need these.
5. I will and desire that after the sale of my property as above specified that the money on hand be equally divided amongst all my children and in the event of the death of any of them that their part be given to their children.
6. I will that my executors sell such parts of my personal property as will not be necessary to carry on the facins as above specified.
7. I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons George Andrews and Mark M. Andrews Executors to this will.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 19th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven,
Signed Sealed in his hand
E. Andrews (Seal)
Witness of
John L, Kadlph
Lifhe Bumfeass
H Pyaslraught
ABOUT EPHRAM'S FATHER:
Listed in the Daughters of the America Revolution (DAR) Patriot Index (Revolutionary War), page 16, as follows:
"Mark Andrews, born around 1733, died December 20, 1820, married Winnifred Lyell Sol PS VA."
WILL: The will of Mark Andrews was dated December 3, 1820, and probated in the January Session, 1821 (pages 211-212), of the Williamson County Court. It lists his wife, Winifred Andrews; sons, John, Ephraim and George; daughters, Lennah Yarbrough, Polly Dean, Lydia Matthews and Tilsab(?) Marrett; and grandchildred, Christiana, Polly, Nancy, James and Andrew Shule (Shute). Executors: George Andrews, John Andrews, Ephraim Andrews. Witnesses: Brokenbrough Andrews (nephew), Ephraim Andrews, George Andrews and Richard L. Yarbrough
TOMBSTONE: Inscription on tablet at Old Municipal Cemetary placed there by the DAR at Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee in 1910: "This tablet is placed in Williamson County by Old Glory Chapter, D.A.R., organized by Mrs. Susie Gentry, November 1897" 4th name listed: "Mark Andrews". There is also a report in Virginia M. Bowman's "Historic Williamson County, Old Homes and Sites", page 72, of Mark's birth being in 1740 as follows:
"The first Mark Andrews to come here was born in Dinwiddie County, VA in 1740. He married Winifred Lyell (1738-1827), the daughter of Jonathan Lyell and Mary Dalton, and after his arrival in this county, bought part of the large North Carolina grant to James Thackston from John Donelson in 1800, and settled near Bethesda. Those of his children who did not migrate here with him soon followed."
OUR VALIANT MEN, SOLDIERS AND PATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WHO LIVED IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, by Louise Gillespie Lynch, LDS Film #1036615, Item # 9. Page 8:
"MARK ANDREWS
Early Williamson County settler, Mark Andrews, was born in 1733, and according to Miss Suzie Gentry's scrapbook, served four years in the Revolutionary War. The Will of Mark Andrews was dated December 23, 1820, and was probated during the January Session of Court 1821. In that will, he named his wife, Winifred Andrews, and the following children:
1. John Andrews - 100 acres of land
2. Ephraim Andrews - 160 acres of land
3. Leannah Andrews, married William Yarbrough, June 26, 1792
4. Polly Andrews
5. Lydia Andrews, married Conelius Matthews, February 25, 1797
6. Tilpah Andrews, married a Mr. Murrell
7. George Andrews
In his will, Mark Andrews also named grandchildren: George Shule, James Shule and Andrew Shule." [Sources: Williamson County TN Will Book 3, page 211 and Lunenburg County VA Marriages, Matheny and Yates]
Murray, Joyce Martin. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS,
1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX: Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 8.
"Page 79 Indenture 28 Nov 1800 John Donalson of Davidson Co., TN to Mark Andrews, $600 paid, 320 acres on head West Harpeth, part of a big sur granted to James Thackston by NC, beg cor of William Mabius. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Lydia Matthews."
Page 46.
"Page 602. Indenture 5 Mar 1805 (15 Apr 1805)John Donelson, Wilson Co., TN, and Jeffery Murrill and Drury Murrill (relationship not stated), $500 paid, tr on headwaters of West Harpeth beg at Mark Andrews cor. and adj Maybin, 146 acres. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Ephraim Andrews."
Page 52.
"Page 667 Indenture 23 Aug 1804 (17 Sept 1805)Mark Andrews and William Yarbrough, $150 paid, 60 acres on West Harpeth. Wit: Edward Ragsdale, Cornelius Matthews."
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL, Numer 27, 1996.
Page 28.
"Mark Andrews (1740-1821). Mark and his wife,Winifred Lyell Andrews bought part of the NC grant to James Thackston from John Donelson and settled near Bethesda. Their three grown sons--John, George and Ephraim--and families soon followed from Virginia and Kentucky. Ephraim bought land in 1804 from Robert Nelson and Thomas Cocke; George bought from Andrew Sprott in 1813, and John received a land grant for this service in the Revultionary War in 1781 at the age of 17. Mark and Winifred are probably buried on their son's land--Ephraim Andrews Cemetery, but there are no markers for them."
Resided in Lunenburg County, VA, during the Revolution
Military: Served for 4 yrs in the Revolutionary War
Andrews Cemetary in Williamson County, TN, was owned by Samuel Fleming in 1901.
Notes for WINIFRED LYELL:
Inventory of estate of Winnefred Andrews on p. 243 of July term, 1827 - settlement p. 250 of same term. Administrator: John Andrews. Hays, Mrs. Felix Burnard & Mrs. Will Duke. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WILL BOOK, Vol. IV. page 45 & 86.
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL. Number 27, 1996.
Page 28. "My Andrews Ancestors in Franklin, Tennessee", by Martha
Beggs Orth. "Winifred Lyell Andrews (1728-1827)...Winifred's birth is recorded in the North Farnham Parish records."
Note: He and his wife came to Williamson Co., TN in 1798 (one source says 1801). Most of his children were grown at this time. He was a Revolutionary War soldier.
Will written 23 Dec 1820, probated Jan 1821 (Williamson Cty.,Tn Will Book 3 Pg 211)
1798 14 June. Mark Andrews and wife Winnifred of Lunenburg Co. to William Yarbrough of Lunenburg Co., 6 acres on Tasekiah Creek below said Yarbrough's mill. Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 45A
1798 10 Sep. William Yarbrough and wife Leanna of Lunenburg Co. to Hezekiah Filbert of Lunenburg Co., 7 acres and mill on Tasekiah Creek bounded by Joel Johns land, purchased from Robert Hatchitt. Wits: Joseph Yarbrough, Joel Johns, Charles Bryair, Edmund Lener. Wife signed deed "Leana Yarbrough." Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 62
A cousin in New Braunfels, TX is a life member of DAR and has been working on Mark's revolutionary war record (private soldier in VA). I will share this info with her. I think another brother of Mark's (John?) was also in the war. "Juanita Kesler"
John Winn-Mark Andrews Land Patent 7 December 1774 Patent Book 43, Page 851, 450 Acres Lunenburg County
George the Third &c to all &c Whereas by one patent under the Seal of this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia bearing date the thirteenth day of August one thousand seven hundred and sixty three there was granted unto Samuel Snead one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing four hundred and fifty Acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the West or upper side of Tossikiah Creek which said Land or parcel of land was granted on Condition of paying our Guitrent and Cultivating and Improving as in the said Patent's expressed and Whereas the said Samuel Snead hath failed to pay such Quitrents and to make such cultivation and improvements and John Winn has made humble Suit to our late Lieutenant Governor and Commander in chief of our said Colony and Dominion and hath obtained a grant for the same which he hath assigned unto Mark Andrews Therefor Know Ye that for divers good Causes & Considerations but more Especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Forty five Shillings of good and lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our said Colony and Dominion We have given granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs and Successors Do give grant and Confirm unto the said mark Andrews and to his heirs and assigns forever all the said four hundred and fifty Acres of land and every part and parcel thereof Bounded as followeth , to wit, Beginning at Stink's? Corner white oak on the said Creek thence along his Lines North twenty one Degrees West eighty two poles to a red Oak North fifty four Degrees East twenty Poles to a poplar thence a new Line North ninety Poles to Ellis's corner pine thence along his Line North sixty five and a half degrees West one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Malone's lines South thirty degrees East twenty eight poles to a pine South twenty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine in Michaux's Line thence along his Lines South eighty two poles to a pine North fifty one degrees East fifty eight poles to a white Oak South twenty three degrees East thirty six poles to the Creek aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his Line North sixty seven degrees East seventy poles to the Creek above mentioned and thence up the same as it meanders to the first Station. With all &c To have hold &c To be held &c Yielding and paying &c Provided &c In Witness &c Witness our trusty and welbeloved John Earl of Dunmore our Lieutenant and Governor General of our said Colony the Seventy day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy four in the Fifteenth year of our Reign.
Exam'd Dunmore
Mark Andrews Grant 450 Acres on Tossikiah Creek 1 June 1782
[William's youngest son and Administrator of his Estate per Willard Hazlewood]
Benjamin Harrison, Esquire Governor or the Commonwealth of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting Know ye that in Consideration of the Ancient Consideration of forty five shillings Sterling paid by Mark Andrews into the treasury of this Commonwealth there is Granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Mark Andrews Assignee of Samuel Snead a certain tract or parcel of Land Containing four hundred and fifty Acres by patent bearing date the tenth day of December one thousand seven hundred and forty eight lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the upper side of Tossekiah creek and bounded as follows Viz Beginning at Strunk's ? Corner white Oak on the said creek thence along his line from A to B North twenty one degrees west eighty two poles to a red Oak B to C North fifty four degrees East twenty poles to a poplar thence a new line C to D North Ninety poles to Ellis's Corner pine thence along his line D to E North sixty five and a half degrees west one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Daniel Malone's lines E to F South thirty dregrees east twenty eight poles to a pine F to G South twenty degrees West two hundred and fifty four poles to a pine G to H South sixty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine on Michaux's line thence along his lines H to J South eighty two degrees east twenty two poles to a pine J to K North fifty one degrees east fifty eight poles to a white Oak K to L
South twenty three degrees east thirty six poles to the creek aforesaid L to M up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his line to North sixty seven degrees seventy poles to his corner on the said creek N to A up the same as it meanders to the first Station with its Appurtenances, to have and to hold the said tract orparcel of Land , with its Appurtenances to the said Mark Andrews and his heirs forever. In witness whereof the said Benjamin Harrison Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and Caused the lesser Seal of the said Commonwealth to be Affixed at Richmond on the first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two and of the Commonwealth the Sixth.
Benjamin Harrison
John Andrews
Born April 4, 1764 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia, when he enlisted
Came to Williamson County in 1804
ANDREWS, JOHN
Private, Virginia Line
$20.00 Annual Allowance
$50.00 Amount Received July 19, 1833
Pension Started Age 69 (1835 TN Pension Roll)
State of Tennessee ))
Williamson County )) ss
On this 3rd day of September AD 1832 before the Hon. Thomas Stuart judge of the circuit court for the fourth judicial circuit for the State of Tennessee now sitting John Andrews a resident of the State of Tennessee and of the County of Williamson aforesaid aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated to wit. The first campaign he entered the service of the United States as a substitute for Mark Andrews his father about the first day of January 1781 and was discharged about twentieth of April following and was commanded by the following officers General Muhlenburg commander, Col. Thomas Merriweather, Major De Kluman, Capt. Francis Degraphen Ried, Lieutenant Rudiah[?] Clay, and ensign Alexander Rudder. He marched from Lunenburg Court House VA to Petersburg to Cabin Point to Smithfield to Mackeys Mills to Babbs old Fields there discharged.
The second campaign he entered the service of the United States as a drafted militia about the first of May the same year 1781 under the following officers General Robert Lawson, Colonel ___ Lindsey, Major John Overstreet, Captain William Ragsdale, Lieutenant Gideon Spencer and Ensign Pastor Pool and was discharged from service about last of August same year 1781 in Hanover County VA and marched over the following country from Lunenburg Court house to Prince Edward Court house. To Carters Ferry on James River To Rappahannock River above Friedricksburgh and there formed a junction with the main army commanded by General Lafayette and continued under his command until discharge as aforesaid. He was born in 1764 on the 4th day of April in Dinwiddie County VA according to register of his father which is not now in his knowledge or possession.
When he was called into service he resided in Lunenburg County lived in said county of Lunenburg & Hallifax VA after the revolution till 1802. Then lived in Adair County Kentucky till 1804 and has since that time resided in Williamson County Tennessee aforesaid.
Was in several skirmishes and at the Battle of the Green Springs. Has forgotten the number of Continental Regiment with which he served but some of them were under the command of General Wayne who commanded the regulars and General Stewban of the Virginia troops. Has no documentary evidence nor discharges nor never had any given him at his discharging.
He further states that Alexander Lester served with him in the first campaign but in a different regiment and that George Andrews knows of his having been substitute for his father in the first campaign and that he was drafted and marched with the troops as in this declaration stated the second campaign.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed )) [signed] John Andrews
the day and year aforesaid ))
Preston Hay, clk &c ))
I Alexander Lester do certify that I am [resi]dent of Williamson County Tennessee and am well acquainted with John Andrews who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That I served with him the first campaign commencing about the first day of January 1781 and ending about the last of April following as set forth in his declaration aforesaid but under different officers and in a different regiment and that he has reputed to have served a second term of service as is in his declaration stated and I concur in that opinion.
[signed] Alexander Lester
August 2, 1939
Mrs. Oscar Barthold
Weatherford Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Andrews, from Dinwiddie County, Virginia, pensioned while a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee.
The data [illegible] herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2908, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War.
John Andrews was born April 4, 1784, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. He is the son of Mark Andrews, name of his mother not shown.
While residing in Lunenburg County, Virginia, John Andrews enlisted January 1, 1781, served as substitute for his father in Captain Francis [Degraphenried]'s company, Colonel Thomas Merriwether's Virginia regiment, and was discharged the latter part of April 1781. He enlisted May 1, 1781, served as a private in Captain William Ragsdale's company, Colonel Lindsay's Virginia regiment, was in several skirmishes and in the battle of Green Springs, was discharged the latter part of August, 1781.
John Andrews, after the Revolution, lived in Lunenburg and Halifax Counties, Virginia until 1802, then moved to Adair County, Kentucky until 1804 when he moved to Williamson County, Tennessee.
The soldier, John Andrews, was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, then living in Williamson County, Tennessee.
George Andrews a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1832, stated that he was well acquainted with John Andrews during the War of the Revolution, but no relationship was shown.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to the family of John Andrews.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
John Andrews
Certificate #13979
Issued July 19, 1833
Rate $30.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency
Very Truly Yours
G. H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
American Revolution Ser.: Patroit - 300 cwt. Beef / Pvt.22
Note 1: 1798, Sold all his land in Mecklenburg and moved to Williamson County TN (with his son Ephriam Jr.?)
Note 2: 1748, Lived in Lunenburg until 1764 when that part became Mecklenburg.
Married in Fayette County KY on October 8, 1797, Ann Hardaway Loche (12/10/1779 Amelia, VA - 3/22/1864 Williamson County, TN)
THEIR CHILDREN:
1. Brockenbrough Beverly "Berry" ANDREWS (1798 Fayette KY–1853 Cape Girardeau, MO)
2. George Andrews (1799 Fayette KY–1886 Williamson County)
3. Eliza Andrews (11/1802 Fayette KY – 9/27/1879 Williamson County)
4. Mark Montgomery Andrews (12/4/1804 Williamson County – 10/29/1890 Williamson County). On Dec 15, 1835 in Williamson County, Tennessee, he marred Sarah "Sallie" Pearson Locke (28 MAR 1811 Williamson County, Tennessee - 28 JUL 1895 Williamson County, Tennessee and they had the following children:
--- i. Gustavis Alexander Andrews (24 Aug 1835 - 23 Apr 1864)
Gustava A Andrews
in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Gustava A Andrews
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1835
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tennessee
Home in 1860: District 1, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: Franklin
Dwelling Number: 1069
Family Number: 1020
Occupation: Law Student
Personal Estate Value: 2000
Household Members:
Name Age
Mark M Andrews 55
Sarah P Andrews 48
Eaphrem R Andrews 21
Hamilton E Andrews 20
George W Andrews 16
Mark M Andrews 10
Gustava A Andrews 25
--- ii. Ephraim Richard Andrews (1838–1920). Ephram Richard Andrews married Sinia "Sinie" Crutcher (1840–1911) and they had children: Willie L. Andrews (1861–1927); George Walter Andrews (1866–1941), Sally Virginia "May" Andrews (1868–1947) and Maggie S. Andrews (1871–1890).
--- iii. Hamilton Emmett Andrews (April 8, 1840 Williamson County, TN – March 28, 1865 Williamson County, TN)
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Hamilton E. Andrews
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Tennesee
Regiment: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Alternate Name: H.E./Andrews
Film Number: M231 roll 1
Other Records: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
--- iv. Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews (November 15, 1841 Williamson County, TN – 1847 Williamson County, TN)
--- v. George Walter Andrews (December 1, 1845 Williamson County, TN – December 3, 1862 Williamson County, TN)
--- vi. Henry Clay Andrews (Abt. 1850 Williamson County, TN – ____).
--- vii. Mark Montgomery Andrews Jr. (April 28,1850 Williamson County, TN – September 29, 1922 Williamson County, TN. ). On November 18, 1875 in Williamson County, TN, he married Helen Virginia "Lillie" Parks (1826–1890) and they had the following children: James Emmett Andrews (1879–1947); Ernest Montgomery Andrews (1884–1958) and Jennie M Andrews (1886–1981).
---viii. Augustus Andrews (1853–1854)
5. Carolyn ANDREWS (3/31/1807 Williamson County – 8/2/1845 Williamson County). Carolyn married Richard Locke Andrews Sr. (MAY 11, 1805 - Williamson County, TN - SEPTEMBER 11, 1836 Williamson County, TN) son of George Stanfield Andrews (JULY 6, 1765 Dinwiddie County, Virginia - JULY 1842 Williamson County, Tennessee) and Sarah Pearson LOCKE (DECEMBER 1771 - Amelia, Virginia - 11 SEPTEMBER 1835 Williamson County, Tennessee), daughter of RICHARD LOCKE (1744–1782) and ELIZABETH HARDAWAY (1747–1846).
Caroline Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Caroline Andrews
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 30 Oct 1833
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Richard L Andrews
6. Stith Hardaway Andrews (11/16/1809 Williamson County – 12/20/1855 Williamson County)
7. John ANDREWS (1810 Williamson County – 1886 Williamson County)
8. Felix ANDREWS (5/29/1814 Williamson County – 5/6/1822 Williamson County )
9. Elizabeth Hardaway ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – 10 OCT 1879 Williamson County or Hickman County, Tennessee). On 8 Apr 1835 in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, she married Albert Washington Blackman ( 12 DEC 1815 Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee - 27 JUL 1853 Maury County, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Thaddeus A Blackman (1836–1912); Erastus C Blackman (1838–1850); Laura A Blackman (1838–1910); Albert Livingston Blackman (1844–1902); Martha Augusta BLACKMAN (1844–1845); Henrietta "Henny" Blackman (1845–1925); Charles "Charlie" A Blackman (1847–1889); Infant Son Blackman (1849–1849); Adalade "Addie" A Blackman (1850–1870) and Clinton Albert Blackman (1853–1886).
10. Madalyn ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – unk)
11. Martha A. ANDREWS (1820 Williamson County – unk)
12. Ephraim Frederick ANDREWS (1822 Williamson County–1895 Maury County)
Ephraim F Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Ephraim F Andrews
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1849
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Sarah J Bizzell
E. F. Andrews
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: E. F. Andrews
Age: 58
Birth Date: Abt 1822
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 2, Hickman, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 102
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Sarah J. Andrews
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farming
Inferred Children:
James Andrews
Erastus Andrews
Wm H Andrews
Charles Andrews
Household Members:
Name Age
E. F. Andrews 58
Sarah J. Andrews 48
James E. Andrews 27
E. F. Andrews 24
Willie H. Andrews 21
S. A Della Andrews 9
13. Emily M. F. ANDREWS (11/27/1824 Williamson County – 1/12/1876 Williamson County). On June 29, 1848, in Williamson County, Tennessee, she married David Rutherford Fleming Sr (19 JUN 1820 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 15 DEC 1858 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Agustus Brice Fleming (13 APRIL 1843 Franklin, Williamson Co, Tennessee - 22 OCTOBER 1900) and David Rutherford Fleming Jr (6 OCT 1851 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 10 SEP 1875 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee).
Agustus Brice Fleming married Lelia Ada Steele (1863–1909) and they had the following children: Pauline Fleming (1884–1975); Frederic Thomas Fleming (1886–1940); Bertha Fleming (1888–1937); Augusta L Fleming (1889–____); Brice S Fleming (1891–____); Ethel Fleming (1893–1908) and Rebecca Fleming (1896–___) and David A Fleming (1898–1961). He then married Mary Haddox (____–1877) and they had the follwoing children: Mary Holland Fleming (1877–1954).
REGISTER OF MILITARY
LAND PATENTS
Presented at Treasury January 3, 1810, Presented by John Graham, Esq, #415, Original Holder Ephraim Andrews, Rank Private, Patentee Ephraim Andrews March 20, Acres 7,510, Location Franklin
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE LAND TRANSACTIONS BY EPHRAIM ANDREWS, COUSIN OF EPHRAIM A. ANDREWS (OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA) AND VARNEY ANDREWS, SR. (OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VA), THROUGH EPHRAIM AND VARNEY'S UNCLE MARK ANDREWS:
BOOK A-1 PAGE 280
Ephraim Andrews 13th July 1804
This Indenture made this 14th day of May one thousand eight hundred and four between Robert Wilson of Montgomery County and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County & State aforesaid of the other part witness that for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars to me in hand paid before the delivery of these presents the receipts whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien incoff and convey unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heris and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of [510] Williamson on the West side of Averalls Creek, and on the south side of Harpeth. It being the south west part of John Clendenesse claim of seventy five hundred and sixty acres. Beginning at the south west corner of said tract and running East with Clendinissigs line one hundred and forty poles to a line ______ _____ Mcrory, North one hundred and sixty poles with this line to corner, thence West one hundred and forty poles to the West boundry of said tract (meaning Clenduringo's) thence South one hundred and sixty to the beginning containing one hundred and forty acres together with all the condiments and advantages thereunto belonging or in any wise appurtaining. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to him the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs or assigns forever, and the said Robert Wilson for himself his heirs executors and administrators warrant and forever defend the said tract of land and bargained premises against the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever claiming thereto. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of }
} Robert Nelson [seal]
Jonphs Coleman, Bury Bugg }
On the back of the above recited deed was written. State of Tennessee this day Gonphs Coleman and Benjamin Bugg appeared before me Hugh L. Nlicke one of the judges of the superior court of Law and Equity in and for said state and made oath that they saw Robert Nelson sign seal and deliver the within conveyance and that they each __________ the ________ as witnesses thereto.
Let it be reigstered May 14th, 1806 H. L. White
BOOK A-1, PAGE 511
Ephraim Andrews 4th August 1804
This indenture made this eighth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred four between Thomas Cooke of Lummus county and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson county and state aforesaid of the other part mitnesseth et al the said Thomas Cooke for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and eighty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews before the unsealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment whereof the said Thomas Cooke doth hereby acknowledge himself therewith fully satified concluded and paid both bargained granted and sold and ______ ______ conveyed and confirmed unto Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred and twenty acres lying and being in the County of Williamson and State aforesaid on the south side of the Big harpeth beginning at a dogwood and ash being corner to Thomas McCrory's and Andrew Carnahaur thence South with thomas McCrory's line one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence East three hundred and twenty poles to a stake thence East thence North one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence West three hundred and twenty poles to the beginning which land was granted to John McCrory by [517] the State of North Carolina in of the military service of David Brown by Patent dated the 8th day of December 1787 and number 655 to have and to hold the above granted premises and apputenances thereon and thereunto belonging as in any wise appurtaining with all and singular the benefits and inducements thereon and therefrom to arise unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns to their only use & behalf forever, and the said Thomas Cocke for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth hereby covenant grant and agree to and with the said Ephraim Andrews, his heirs and assigns that unto him and them he and they the land and premises hereby conveyed will warrant and forever defend against the claim and demand of any person or persons whatsoever except that part taken off by the prior right of john Clendenan. In witness whereof the said Thomas Cooke have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us} Signed
Ben A Bugg, Knacy Andrews, Thomas Cocke
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County St. Benjamin Bugg prov on oath in open court July Sefsion 1804 the within to be the act and deed of Thomas Cocke and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N.P. Hasdeman
Page 289 in old Book A
Book A-2, Page 18 (Page 415 in old Book A)
Ephraim Andrews 15th February 1806
This Indenture made this Second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & five {19} between Randal Gibson of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part, and Ephraim Andrews of the County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnepith that the said Randal Gibson for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment so hereof is hereby acknowledged by the said Randal Gibson ______ and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien ______ convey and confirm unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever, all that certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres, situated lying and being in the county and state aforesaid on Overalls Creek on the South side of the Bog harpeth Beginning at a dogwood on Chendenings line, running thence South one hundred and seventy poles to a stake, thence _________________________.
In witness whereof the said Randal Gibson has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year first above written.
Test Richard L. Locke } Randalph Gibson {seal}
Bnij a Bugg Knacy Andrews }
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County Set. Benjamin Bugg proved on oath in open court January sefsion 1806 the within to be the act and deed of Randal Gibson, and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N. P. Hardiman
BOOK H, PAGE 156 !
Ephraim Andrews !
8 acres of Land – !
Conveyance by Alexander !
Mebano Registered !
January 14, 1826 !
This Indenture made this twenty Eighth day of July in the uear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four between Alexander Mebani of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of the County & State aforesaid [157] of the other part Witnesseth that the said Mebani for and in Consideration of forty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Andrews the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged said Mebano hath bargained sold and by this presents doth bargain & sale unto the said Andrews a certain piece or parcel of land containing seven acres and one hundred & seventeen poles lying & being in Williamson County and State of Tennessee it being part of a tract containing seven thousand two hundred acres granted to William Menani heir of Robert Mebani deceased beginning at a small beach Elijah Williams N. East corner in Ephraim Andrews line running thence with said line N. W. one hundred and sixty two poles to an Elm in Mebenes line thence N. 0/88 de cor seven poles and fourteen links to a sugar tree thence South: East one hundred and seventy one and three fourths poles to a white walnut & beach, thence to the beginning to have & to hold the above described seven acres and one hundred and seventeen poles of Land with all its rights and Interests whatsoever unto him the said Andrews his heirs and assigns for Ever and the said Mebarn doth for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators and afsigns covenants and agrees to and with the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs Executors Administrators and afsigns to warrant and forever defend the above mentioned land & premises against the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever in witness whereof the said Alexander Mebani hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year above written signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of Richard L. Andrews James B. Ragsdale Alexander Mibani {seal}
On the back of which deed was written The State of Tennefee Williamson County Court April term 1825. This deed of conveyance Alexander Mebana to Ephraim Andrews is produced in open Court and the Execution thereof is duly acknowledged and the same is ordered to be registered. Tax paid Thos Hardiman Clk of said Court.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS, 1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX:
Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 38.
"Page 511 Indenture 8 June 1804. Thomas Cooke, Sumner Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $480 paid, tr of 320 acres on S side of Big Harpeth, beg at cor of Thomas McCrory & Andrew Carnahan, which land was granted to John McCrory by NC for military service of David Brown by Patent dated 8 Dec 1787, #655. Wit: Benjn Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
...."Page 509 Indenture 14 May 1804 (13 July 1804) Robert Nelson, Montgomery Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $280 paid, tr being on W side of Avorall's creek and on S side of Harpeth, being SW part of John Clendening claim of 2560 acres, being 140 acres. Wit: Joseph Coleman, Benjn Bugg."
Page 39. "Page 526 Indenture 9 June 1804 (17 Sept 1804)Andrews and Benjamin bugg, $215 paid, 107 acres on S side of Big Harpeth beg cor of John McCrory and abutting John Clendenning line. Wit: Knacy Andrews, William Brown.
"Page 43. "Page 562 Indenture 14 Jan 1805 (6 Jan 1805)Edwards and Ephraim Andrews, Senr, $80.00 pd, tr on McCrory's creek, beg at Thomas McCrory beg cor, and being 45 acres."
Page 58. Book A2. "Page 18 Indenture 2 Nov 1805 Gibson and Ephraim Andrews, $600 paid, 100 acres Overalls creek on S side of Big Harpeth. Wit: Richard. Locke, Benja Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
ANN HARDAWAY LOCKE:
Sherida K. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM TENNESSEE, 1803-1812.
Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1989. Page 38.
From "Wilson's Knoxville Gazette", April 6, 1808, Vol. 4,No. 14.
From a list of letters left at the Rogersville Post Office on 1 April 1808...."Ephraim Andrews...."Page 115.
From "The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette", April 6, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXV. From a list of letters left at the Franklin Post Office on 1 April 1810...."Eleaza. Andrews, Ephm. Andrews, James Andrews,..."
U.S. Census - 1850. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #11,Dwelling #412. Ann H. Andrews, age 70, b. VA, $6000 value real estate. Also in household, Martha A. Andrews.
U.S. Census - 1860. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #1, page 139, Dwelling #1071. Ann H. Andrews, age 81, b. VA, farming, $14400 value real estate, $19000 value personal property - alone.
Ephriam and George Andrews married Ann H. and Sarah P. Locke. Both have sons named Brockenbrough. Speculationis that the Locke's were sisters.
Marriage:
Ann Hardaway Locke b: 10 Dec 1779: 8 Oct 1797 in Probably in Fayette Co., Kentucky (Records burned)
Tennessee Settlers and Their Descendants:
Tennessee Settlers and their Descendants Genealogical data about some of the men and women who helped shape the Volunteer State Continent Public Library 976.8T256q:
Tennessee Genealogical Society
P.O.Box 111249, Tennessee 38111-1249
Compiled By Louise Glllespie Lynch,
Miscellaneous Records of Williamson County, Tennessee, Volume #4, (Published by Louise Gillespie Lynch, 1981), 109
"18 November 1852 - Indenture between Martha Ann Andrews and James S Shumate - A marriage shortly to be had between said Shumate and Martha Ann Andrews - Martha is entitled to both real estate and personal estate as an heir of the late Ephraim Andrews, her father. She will, on the death of her mother, Ann H Andrews, become entitled to other estate now belonging to her mother. All of her estate is to be settled on a trustee for her sole use. H Andrews is her trustee."
Ephraim Andrews
1837
Last Will and Testament Will
I Ephraim Andrews of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee do make and publish this my Last Will and testament
1. I will and desire that all my just debts be paid as soon after my decease as practicable.
2. I will and desire that all my property both real and personal be kept together under the direction and control of my executors with that of my wife and the proceeds of the farm the interest of my money be applied to the maintenance of my family, the schooling and education of my two youngest children during the life time of my beloved wife. And if she should die before my youngest child arrives at full age my executors are to keep up the farm until that time and then they my executors shall sell and dispose of all the property both real and personal that shall remain on hand at public sale upon such credit as they may think proper.
3. It is my will and desire that upon the marriage of any of my children that my executors out of the proceeds of the farm give them each a bed and furniture and if any should remain unmarried at the death of my wife that he or they have a bed and furniture each allowed them.
4. I give to my son Ephraim F. Andrews one horse saddle and bridle to be raised out of my estate by my executors when they may think he may need these.
5. I will and desire that after the sale of my property as above specified that the money on hand be equally divided amongst all my children and in the event of the death of any of them that their part be given to their children.
6. I will that my executors sell such parts of my personal property as will not be necessary to carry on the facins as above specified.
7. I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons George Andrews and Mark M. Andrews Executors to this will.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 19th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven,
Signed Sealed in his hand
E. Andrews (Seal)
Witness of
John L, Kadlph
Lifhe Bumfeass
H Pyaslraught
ABOUT EPHRAM'S FATHER:
Listed in the Daughters of the America Revolution (DAR) Patriot Index (Revolutionary War), page 16, as follows:
"Mark Andrews, born around 1733, died December 20, 1820, married Winnifred Lyell Sol PS VA."
WILL: The will of Mark Andrews was dated December 3, 1820, and probated in the January Session, 1821 (pages 211-212), of the Williamson County Court. It lists his wife, Winifred Andrews; sons, John, Ephraim and George; daughters, Lennah Yarbrough, Polly Dean, Lydia Matthews and Tilsab(?) Marrett; and grandchildred, Christiana, Polly, Nancy, James and Andrew Shule (Shute). Executors: George Andrews, John Andrews, Ephraim Andrews. Witnesses: Brokenbrough Andrews (nephew), Ephraim Andrews, George Andrews and Richard L. Yarbrough
TOMBSTONE: Inscription on tablet at Old Municipal Cemetary placed there by the DAR at Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee in 1910: "This tablet is placed in Williamson County by Old Glory Chapter, D.A.R., organized by Mrs. Susie Gentry, November 1897" 4th name listed: "Mark Andrews". There is also a report in Virginia M. Bowman's "Historic Williamson County, Old Homes and Sites", page 72, of Mark's birth being in 1740 as follows:
"The first Mark Andrews to come here was born in Dinwiddie County, VA in 1740. He married Winifred Lyell (1738-1827), the daughter of Jonathan Lyell and Mary Dalton, and after his arrival in this county, bought part of the large North Carolina grant to James Thackston from John Donelson in 1800, and settled near Bethesda. Those of his children who did not migrate here with him soon followed."
OUR VALIANT MEN, SOLDIERS AND PATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WHO LIVED IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, by Louise Gillespie Lynch, LDS Film #1036615, Item # 9. Page 8:
"MARK ANDREWS
Early Williamson County settler, Mark Andrews, was born in 1733, and according to Miss Suzie Gentry's scrapbook, served four years in the Revolutionary War. The Will of Mark Andrews was dated December 23, 1820, and was probated during the January Session of Court 1821. In that will, he named his wife, Winifred Andrews, and the following children:
1. John Andrews - 100 acres of land
2. Ephraim Andrews - 160 acres of land
3. Leannah Andrews, married William Yarbrough, June 26, 1792
4. Polly Andrews
5. Lydia Andrews, married Conelius Matthews, February 25, 1797
6. Tilpah Andrews, married a Mr. Murrell
7. George Andrews
In his will, Mark Andrews also named grandchildren: George Shule, James Shule and Andrew Shule." [Sources: Williamson County TN Will Book 3, page 211 and Lunenburg County VA Marriages, Matheny and Yates]
Murray, Joyce Martin. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS,
1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX: Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 8.
"Page 79 Indenture 28 Nov 1800 John Donalson of Davidson Co., TN to Mark Andrews, $600 paid, 320 acres on head West Harpeth, part of a big sur granted to James Thackston by NC, beg cor of William Mabius. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Lydia Matthews."
Page 46.
"Page 602. Indenture 5 Mar 1805 (15 Apr 1805)John Donelson, Wilson Co., TN, and Jeffery Murrill and Drury Murrill (relationship not stated), $500 paid, tr on headwaters of West Harpeth beg at Mark Andrews cor. and adj Maybin, 146 acres. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Ephraim Andrews."
Page 52.
"Page 667 Indenture 23 Aug 1804 (17 Sept 1805)Mark Andrews and William Yarbrough, $150 paid, 60 acres on West Harpeth. Wit: Edward Ragsdale, Cornelius Matthews."
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL, Numer 27, 1996.
Page 28.
"Mark Andrews (1740-1821). Mark and his wife,Winifred Lyell Andrews bought part of the NC grant to James Thackston from John Donelson and settled near Bethesda. Their three grown sons--John, George and Ephraim--and families soon followed from Virginia and Kentucky. Ephraim bought land in 1804 from Robert Nelson and Thomas Cocke; George bought from Andrew Sprott in 1813, and John received a land grant for this service in the Revultionary War in 1781 at the age of 17. Mark and Winifred are probably buried on their son's land--Ephraim Andrews Cemetery, but there are no markers for them."
Resided in Lunenburg County, VA, during the Revolution
Military: Served for 4 yrs in the Revolutionary War
Andrews Cemetary in Williamson County, TN, was owned by Samuel Fleming in 1901.
Notes for WINIFRED LYELL:
Inventory of estate of Winnefred Andrews on p. 243 of July term, 1827 - settlement p. 250 of same term. Administrator: John Andrews. Hays, Mrs. Felix Burnard & Mrs. Will Duke. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WILL BOOK, Vol. IV. page 45 & 86.
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL. Number 27, 1996.
Page 28. "My Andrews Ancestors in Franklin, Tennessee", by Martha
Beggs Orth. "Winifred Lyell Andrews (1728-1827)...Winifred's birth is recorded in the North Farnham Parish records."
Note: He and his wife came to Williamson Co., TN in 1798 (one source says 1801). Most of his children were grown at this time. He was a Revolutionary War soldier.
Will written 23 Dec 1820, probated Jan 1821 (Williamson Cty.,Tn Will Book 3 Pg 211)
1798 14 June. Mark Andrews and wife Winnifred of Lunenburg Co. to William Yarbrough of Lunenburg Co., 6 acres on Tasekiah Creek below said Yarbrough's mill. Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 45A
1798 10 Sep. William Yarbrough and wife Leanna of Lunenburg Co. to Hezekiah Filbert of Lunenburg Co., 7 acres and mill on Tasekiah Creek bounded by Joel Johns land, purchased from Robert Hatchitt. Wits: Joseph Yarbrough, Joel Johns, Charles Bryair, Edmund Lener. Wife signed deed "Leana Yarbrough." Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 62
A cousin in New Braunfels, TX is a life member of DAR and has been working on Mark's revolutionary war record (private soldier in VA). I will share this info with her. I think another brother of Mark's (John?) was also in the war. "Juanita Kesler"
John Winn-Mark Andrews Land Patent 7 December 1774 Patent Book 43, Page 851, 450 Acres Lunenburg County
George the Third &c to all &c Whereas by one patent under the Seal of this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia bearing date the thirteenth day of August one thousand seven hundred and sixty three there was granted unto Samuel Snead one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing four hundred and fifty Acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the West or upper side of Tossikiah Creek which said Land or parcel of land was granted on Condition of paying our Guitrent and Cultivating and Improving as in the said Patent's expressed and Whereas the said Samuel Snead hath failed to pay such Quitrents and to make such cultivation and improvements and John Winn has made humble Suit to our late Lieutenant Governor and Commander in chief of our said Colony and Dominion and hath obtained a grant for the same which he hath assigned unto Mark Andrews Therefor Know Ye that for divers good Causes & Considerations but more Especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Forty five Shillings of good and lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our said Colony and Dominion We have given granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs and Successors Do give grant and Confirm unto the said mark Andrews and to his heirs and assigns forever all the said four hundred and fifty Acres of land and every part and parcel thereof Bounded as followeth , to wit, Beginning at Stink's? Corner white oak on the said Creek thence along his Lines North twenty one Degrees West eighty two poles to a red Oak North fifty four Degrees East twenty Poles to a poplar thence a new Line North ninety Poles to Ellis's corner pine thence along his Line North sixty five and a half degrees West one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Malone's lines South thirty degrees East twenty eight poles to a pine South twenty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine in Michaux's Line thence along his Lines South eighty two poles to a pine North fifty one degrees East fifty eight poles to a white Oak South twenty three degrees East thirty six poles to the Creek aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his Line North sixty seven degrees East seventy poles to the Creek above mentioned and thence up the same as it meanders to the first Station. With all &c To have hold &c To be held &c Yielding and paying &c Provided &c In Witness &c Witness our trusty and welbeloved John Earl of Dunmore our Lieutenant and Governor General of our said Colony the Seventy day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy four in the Fifteenth year of our Reign.
Exam'd Dunmore
Mark Andrews Grant 450 Acres on Tossikiah Creek 1 June 1782
[William's youngest son and Administrator of his Estate per Willard Hazlewood]
Benjamin Harrison, Esquire Governor or the Commonwealth of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting Know ye that in Consideration of the Ancient Consideration of forty five shillings Sterling paid by Mark Andrews into the treasury of this Commonwealth there is Granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Mark Andrews Assignee of Samuel Snead a certain tract or parcel of Land Containing four hundred and fifty Acres by patent bearing date the tenth day of December one thousand seven hundred and forty eight lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the upper side of Tossekiah creek and bounded as follows Viz Beginning at Strunk's ? Corner white Oak on the said creek thence along his line from A to B North twenty one degrees west eighty two poles to a red Oak B to C North fifty four degrees East twenty poles to a poplar thence a new line C to D North Ninety poles to Ellis's Corner pine thence along his line D to E North sixty five and a half degrees west one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Daniel Malone's lines E to F South thirty dregrees east twenty eight poles to a pine F to G South twenty degrees West two hundred and fifty four poles to a pine G to H South sixty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine on Michaux's line thence along his lines H to J South eighty two degrees east twenty two poles to a pine J to K North fifty one degrees east fifty eight poles to a white Oak K to L
South twenty three degrees east thirty six poles to the creek aforesaid L to M up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his line to North sixty seven degrees seventy poles to his corner on the said creek N to A up the same as it meanders to the first Station with its Appurtenances, to have and to hold the said tract orparcel of Land , with its Appurtenances to the said Mark Andrews and his heirs forever. In witness whereof the said Benjamin Harrison Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and Caused the lesser Seal of the said Commonwealth to be Affixed at Richmond on the first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two and of the Commonwealth the Sixth.
Benjamin Harrison
John Andrews
Born April 4, 1764 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia, when he enlisted
Came to Williamson County in 1804
ANDREWS, JOHN
Private, Virginia Line
$20.00 Annual Allowance
$50.00 Amount Received July 19, 1833
Pension Started Age 69 (1835 TN Pension Roll)
State of Tennessee ))
Williamson County )) ss
On this 3rd day of September AD 1832 before the Hon. Thomas Stuart judge of the circuit court for the fourth judicial circuit for the State of Tennessee now sitting John Andrews a resident of the State of Tennessee and of the County of Williamson aforesaid aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated to wit. The first campaign he entered the service of the United States as a substitute for Mark Andrews his father about the first day of January 1781 and was discharged about twentieth of April following and was commanded by the following officers General Muhlenburg commander, Col. Thomas Merriweather, Major De Kluman, Capt. Francis Degraphen Ried, Lieutenant Rudiah[?] Clay, and ensign Alexander Rudder. He marched from Lunenburg Court House VA to Petersburg to Cabin Point to Smithfield to Mackeys Mills to Babbs old Fields there discharged.
The second campaign he entered the service of the United States as a drafted militia about the first of May the same year 1781 under the following officers General Robert Lawson, Colonel ___ Lindsey, Major John Overstreet, Captain William Ragsdale, Lieutenant Gideon Spencer and Ensign Pastor Pool and was discharged from service about last of August same year 1781 in Hanover County VA and marched over the following country from Lunenburg Court house to Prince Edward Court house. To Carters Ferry on James River To Rappahannock River above Friedricksburgh and there formed a junction with the main army commanded by General Lafayette and continued under his command until discharge as aforesaid. He was born in 1764 on the 4th day of April in Dinwiddie County VA according to register of his father which is not now in his knowledge or possession.
When he was called into service he resided in Lunenburg County lived in said county of Lunenburg & Hallifax VA after the revolution till 1802. Then lived in Adair County Kentucky till 1804 and has since that time resided in Williamson County Tennessee aforesaid.
Was in several skirmishes and at the Battle of the Green Springs. Has forgotten the number of Continental Regiment with which he served but some of them were under the command of General Wayne who commanded the regulars and General Stewban of the Virginia troops. Has no documentary evidence nor discharges nor never had any given him at his discharging.
He further states that Alexander Lester served with him in the first campaign but in a different regiment and that George Andrews knows of his having been substitute for his father in the first campaign and that he was drafted and marched with the troops as in this declaration stated the second campaign.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed )) [signed] John Andrews
the day and year aforesaid ))
Preston Hay, clk &c ))
I Alexander Lester do certify that I am [resi]dent of Williamson County Tennessee and am well acquainted with John Andrews who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That I served with him the first campaign commencing about the first day of January 1781 and ending about the last of April following as set forth in his declaration aforesaid but under different officers and in a different regiment and that he has reputed to have served a second term of service as is in his declaration stated and I concur in that opinion.
[signed] Alexander Lester
August 2, 1939
Mrs. Oscar Barthold
Weatherford Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Andrews, from Dinwiddie County, Virginia, pensioned while a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee.
The data [illegible] herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2908, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War.
John Andrews was born April 4, 1784, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. He is the son of Mark Andrews, name of his mother not shown.
While residing in Lunenburg County, Virginia, John Andrews enlisted January 1, 1781, served as substitute for his father in Captain Francis [Degraphenried]'s company, Colonel Thomas Merriwether's Virginia regiment, and was discharged the latter part of April 1781. He enlisted May 1, 1781, served as a private in Captain William Ragsdale's company, Colonel Lindsay's Virginia regiment, was in several skirmishes and in the battle of Green Springs, was discharged the latter part of August, 1781.
John Andrews, after the Revolution, lived in Lunenburg and Halifax Counties, Virginia until 1802, then moved to Adair County, Kentucky until 1804 when he moved to Williamson County, Tennessee.
The soldier, John Andrews, was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, then living in Williamson County, Tennessee.
George Andrews a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1832, stated that he was well acquainted with John Andrews during the War of the Revolution, but no relationship was shown.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to the family of John Andrews.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
John Andrews
Certificate #13979
Issued July 19, 1833
Rate $30.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency
Very Truly Yours
G. H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
Note 1: 1798, Sold all his land in Mecklenburg and moved to Williamson County TN (with his son Ephriam Jr.?)
Note 2: 1748, Lived in Lunenburg until 1764 when that part became Mecklenburg.
Married in Fayette County KY on October 8, 1797, Ann Hardaway Loche (12/10/1779 Amelia, VA - 3/22/1864 Williamson County, TN)
THEIR CHILDREN:
1. Brockenbrough Beverly "Berry" ANDREWS (1798 Fayette KY–1853 Cape Girardeau, MO)
2. George Andrews (1799 Fayette KY–1886 Williamson County)
3. Eliza Andrews (11/1802 Fayette KY – 9/27/1879 Williamson County)
4. Mark Montgomery Andrews (12/4/1804 Williamson County – 10/29/1890 Williamson County). On Dec 15, 1835 in Williamson County, Tennessee, he marred Sarah "Sallie" Pearson Locke (28 MAR 1811 Williamson County, Tennessee - 28 JUL 1895 Williamson County, Tennessee and they had the following children:
--- i. Gustavis Alexander Andrews (24 Aug 1835 - 23 Apr 1864)
Gustava A Andrews
in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Gustava A Andrews
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1835
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tennessee
Home in 1860: District 1, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: Franklin
Dwelling Number: 1069
Family Number: 1020
Occupation: Law Student
Personal Estate Value: 2000
Household Members:
Name Age
Mark M Andrews 55
Sarah P Andrews 48
Eaphrem R Andrews 21
Hamilton E Andrews 20
George W Andrews 16
Mark M Andrews 10
Gustava A Andrews 25
--- ii. Ephraim Richard Andrews (1838–1920). Ephram Richard Andrews married Sinia "Sinie" Crutcher (1840–1911) and they had children: Willie L. Andrews (1861–1927); George Walter Andrews (1866–1941), Sally Virginia "May" Andrews (1868–1947) and Maggie S. Andrews (1871–1890).
--- iii. Hamilton Emmett Andrews (April 8, 1840 Williamson County, TN – March 28, 1865 Williamson County, TN)
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Hamilton E. Andrews
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Tennesee
Regiment: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Private
Alternate Name: H.E./Andrews
Film Number: M231 roll 1
Other Records: 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (McLemore's)
--- iv. Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews (November 15, 1841 Williamson County, TN – 1847 Williamson County, TN)
--- v. George Walter Andrews (December 1, 1845 Williamson County, TN – December 3, 1862 Williamson County, TN)
--- vi. Henry Clay Andrews (Abt. 1850 Williamson County, TN – ____).
--- vii. Mark Montgomery Andrews Jr. (April 28,1850 Williamson County, TN – September 29, 1922 Williamson County, TN. ). On November 18, 1875 in Williamson County, TN, he married Helen Virginia "Lillie" Parks (1826–1890) and they had the following children: James Emmett Andrews (1879–1947); Ernest Montgomery Andrews (1884–1958) and Jennie M Andrews (1886–1981).
---viii. Augustus Andrews (1853–1854)
5. Carolyn ANDREWS (3/31/1807 Williamson County – 8/2/1845 Williamson County). Carolyn married Richard Locke Andrews Sr. (MAY 11, 1805 - Williamson County, TN - SEPTEMBER 11, 1836 Williamson County, TN) son of George Stanfield Andrews (JULY 6, 1765 Dinwiddie County, Virginia - JULY 1842 Williamson County, Tennessee) and Sarah Pearson LOCKE (DECEMBER 1771 - Amelia, Virginia - 11 SEPTEMBER 1835 Williamson County, Tennessee), daughter of RICHARD LOCKE (1744–1782) and ELIZABETH HARDAWAY (1747–1846).
Caroline Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Caroline Andrews
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 30 Oct 1833
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Richard L Andrews
6. Stith Hardaway Andrews (11/16/1809 Williamson County – 12/20/1855 Williamson County)
7. John ANDREWS (1810 Williamson County – 1886 Williamson County)
8. Felix ANDREWS (5/29/1814 Williamson County – 5/6/1822 Williamson County )
9. Elizabeth Hardaway ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – 10 OCT 1879 Williamson County or Hickman County, Tennessee). On 8 Apr 1835 in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, she married Albert Washington Blackman ( 12 DEC 1815 Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee - 27 JUL 1853 Maury County, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Thaddeus A Blackman (1836–1912); Erastus C Blackman (1838–1850); Laura A Blackman (1838–1910); Albert Livingston Blackman (1844–1902); Martha Augusta BLACKMAN (1844–1845); Henrietta "Henny" Blackman (1845–1925); Charles "Charlie" A Blackman (1847–1889); Infant Son Blackman (1849–1849); Adalade "Addie" A Blackman (1850–1870) and Clinton Albert Blackman (1853–1886).
10. Madalyn ANDREWS (1816 Williamson County – unk)
11. Martha A. ANDREWS (1820 Williamson County – unk)
12. Ephraim Frederick ANDREWS (1822 Williamson County–1895 Maury County)
Ephraim F Andrews
in the Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
Name: Ephraim F Andrews
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1849
Marriage Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Sarah J Bizzell
E. F. Andrews
in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: E. F. Andrews
Age: 58
Birth Date: Abt 1822
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 2, Hickman, Tennessee, USA
Dwelling Number: 102
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Sarah J. Andrews
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farming
Inferred Children:
James Andrews
Erastus Andrews
Wm H Andrews
Charles Andrews
Household Members:
Name Age
E. F. Andrews 58
Sarah J. Andrews 48
James E. Andrews 27
E. F. Andrews 24
Willie H. Andrews 21
S. A Della Andrews 9
13. Emily M. F. ANDREWS (11/27/1824 Williamson County – 1/12/1876 Williamson County). On June 29, 1848, in Williamson County, Tennessee, she married David Rutherford Fleming Sr (19 JUN 1820 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 15 DEC 1858 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee) and they had the following children: Agustus Brice Fleming (13 APRIL 1843 Franklin, Williamson Co, Tennessee - 22 OCTOBER 1900) and David Rutherford Fleming Jr (6 OCT 1851 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee - 10 SEP 1875 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee).
Agustus Brice Fleming married Lelia Ada Steele (1863–1909) and they had the following children: Pauline Fleming (1884–1975); Frederic Thomas Fleming (1886–1940); Bertha Fleming (1888–1937); Augusta L Fleming (1889–____); Brice S Fleming (1891–____); Ethel Fleming (1893–1908) and Rebecca Fleming (1896–___) and David A Fleming (1898–1961). He then married Mary Haddox (____–1877) and they had the follwoing children: Mary Holland Fleming (1877–1954).
REGISTER OF MILITARY
LAND PATENTS
Presented at Treasury January 3, 1810, Presented by John Graham, Esq, #415, Original Holder Ephraim Andrews, Rank Private, Patentee Ephraim Andrews March 20, Acres 7,510, Location Franklin
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE LAND TRANSACTIONS BY EPHRAIM ANDREWS, COUSIN OF EPHRAIM A. ANDREWS (OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA) AND VARNEY ANDREWS, SR. (OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, VA), THROUGH EPHRAIM AND VARNEY'S UNCLE MARK ANDREWS:
BOOK A-1 PAGE 280
Ephraim Andrews 13th July 1804
This Indenture made this 14th day of May one thousand eight hundred and four between Robert Wilson of Montgomery County and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County & State aforesaid of the other part witness that for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars to me in hand paid before the delivery of these presents the receipts whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien incoff and convey unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heris and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of [510] Williamson on the West side of Averalls Creek, and on the south side of Harpeth. It being the south west part of John Clendenesse claim of seventy five hundred and sixty acres. Beginning at the south west corner of said tract and running East with Clendinissigs line one hundred and forty poles to a line ______ _____ Mcrory, North one hundred and sixty poles with this line to corner, thence West one hundred and forty poles to the West boundry of said tract (meaning Clenduringo's) thence South one hundred and sixty to the beginning containing one hundred and forty acres together with all the condiments and advantages thereunto belonging or in any wise appurtaining. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to him the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs or assigns forever, and the said Robert Wilson for himself his heirs executors and administrators warrant and forever defend the said tract of land and bargained premises against the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever claiming thereto. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of }
} Robert Nelson [seal]
Jonphs Coleman, Bury Bugg }
On the back of the above recited deed was written. State of Tennessee this day Gonphs Coleman and Benjamin Bugg appeared before me Hugh L. Nlicke one of the judges of the superior court of Law and Equity in and for said state and made oath that they saw Robert Nelson sign seal and deliver the within conveyance and that they each __________ the ________ as witnesses thereto.
Let it be reigstered May 14th, 1806 H. L. White
BOOK A-1, PAGE 511
Ephraim Andrews 4th August 1804
This indenture made this eighth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred four between Thomas Cooke of Lummus county and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of Williamson county and state aforesaid of the other part mitnesseth et al the said Thomas Cooke for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and eighty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews before the unsealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment whereof the said Thomas Cooke doth hereby acknowledge himself therewith fully satified concluded and paid both bargained granted and sold and ______ ______ conveyed and confirmed unto Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred and twenty acres lying and being in the County of Williamson and State aforesaid on the south side of the Big harpeth beginning at a dogwood and ash being corner to Thomas McCrory's and Andrew Carnahaur thence South with thomas McCrory's line one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence East three hundred and twenty poles to a stake thence East thence North one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence West three hundred and twenty poles to the beginning which land was granted to John McCrory by [517] the State of North Carolina in of the military service of David Brown by Patent dated the 8th day of December 1787 and number 655 to have and to hold the above granted premises and apputenances thereon and thereunto belonging as in any wise appurtaining with all and singular the benefits and inducements thereon and therefrom to arise unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns to their only use & behalf forever, and the said Thomas Cocke for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth hereby covenant grant and agree to and with the said Ephraim Andrews, his heirs and assigns that unto him and them he and they the land and premises hereby conveyed will warrant and forever defend against the claim and demand of any person or persons whatsoever except that part taken off by the prior right of john Clendenan. In witness whereof the said Thomas Cooke have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us} Signed
Ben A Bugg, Knacy Andrews, Thomas Cocke
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County St. Benjamin Bugg prov on oath in open court July Sefsion 1804 the within to be the act and deed of Thomas Cocke and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N.P. Hasdeman
Page 289 in old Book A
Book A-2, Page 18 (Page 415 in old Book A)
Ephraim Andrews 15th February 1806
This Indenture made this Second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & five {19} between Randal Gibson of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part, and Ephraim Andrews of the County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnepith that the said Randal Gibson for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Ephraim Andrews, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment so hereof is hereby acknowledged by the said Randal Gibson ______ and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien ______ convey and confirm unto the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs and assigns forever, all that certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres, situated lying and being in the county and state aforesaid on Overalls Creek on the South side of the Bog harpeth Beginning at a dogwood on Chendenings line, running thence South one hundred and seventy poles to a stake, thence _________________________.
In witness whereof the said Randal Gibson has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year first above written.
Test Richard L. Locke } Randalph Gibson {seal}
Bnij a Bugg Knacy Andrews }
On the back of which deed as above recited was written. State of Tennessee Williamson County Set. Benjamin Bugg proved on oath in open court January sefsion 1806 the within to be the act and deed of Randal Gibson, and the same was ordered to be registered.
Let it be done. N. P. Hardiman
BOOK H, PAGE 156 !
Ephraim Andrews !
8 acres of Land – !
Conveyance by Alexander !
Mebano Registered !
January 14, 1826 !
This Indenture made this twenty Eighth day of July in the uear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four between Alexander Mebani of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee of the one part and Ephraim Andrews of the County & State aforesaid [157] of the other part Witnesseth that the said Mebani for and in Consideration of forty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Andrews the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged said Mebano hath bargained sold and by this presents doth bargain & sale unto the said Andrews a certain piece or parcel of land containing seven acres and one hundred & seventeen poles lying & being in Williamson County and State of Tennessee it being part of a tract containing seven thousand two hundred acres granted to William Menani heir of Robert Mebani deceased beginning at a small beach Elijah Williams N. East corner in Ephraim Andrews line running thence with said line N. W. one hundred and sixty two poles to an Elm in Mebenes line thence N. 0/88 de cor seven poles and fourteen links to a sugar tree thence South: East one hundred and seventy one and three fourths poles to a white walnut & beach, thence to the beginning to have & to hold the above described seven acres and one hundred and seventeen poles of Land with all its rights and Interests whatsoever unto him the said Andrews his heirs and assigns for Ever and the said Mebarn doth for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators and afsigns covenants and agrees to and with the said Ephraim Andrews his heirs Executors Administrators and afsigns to warrant and forever defend the above mentioned land & premises against the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever in witness whereof the said Alexander Mebani hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year above written signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of Richard L. Andrews James B. Ragsdale Alexander Mibani {seal}
On the back of which deed was written The State of Tennefee Williamson County Court April term 1825. This deed of conveyance Alexander Mebana to Ephraim Andrews is produced in open Court and the Execution thereof is duly acknowledged and the same is ordered to be registered. Tax paid Thos Hardiman Clk of said Court.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS, 1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX:
Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 38.
"Page 511 Indenture 8 June 1804. Thomas Cooke, Sumner Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $480 paid, tr of 320 acres on S side of Big Harpeth, beg at cor of Thomas McCrory & Andrew Carnahan, which land was granted to John McCrory by NC for military service of David Brown by Patent dated 8 Dec 1787, #655. Wit: Benjn Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
...."Page 509 Indenture 14 May 1804 (13 July 1804) Robert Nelson, Montgomery Co., TN and Ephraim Andrews, $280 paid, tr being on W side of Avorall's creek and on S side of Harpeth, being SW part of John Clendening claim of 2560 acres, being 140 acres. Wit: Joseph Coleman, Benjn Bugg."
Page 39. "Page 526 Indenture 9 June 1804 (17 Sept 1804)Andrews and Benjamin bugg, $215 paid, 107 acres on S side of Big Harpeth beg cor of John McCrory and abutting John Clendenning line. Wit: Knacy Andrews, William Brown.
"Page 43. "Page 562 Indenture 14 Jan 1805 (6 Jan 1805)Edwards and Ephraim Andrews, Senr, $80.00 pd, tr on McCrory's creek, beg at Thomas McCrory beg cor, and being 45 acres."
Page 58. Book A2. "Page 18 Indenture 2 Nov 1805 Gibson and Ephraim Andrews, $600 paid, 100 acres Overalls creek on S side of Big Harpeth. Wit: Richard. Locke, Benja Bugg, Knacy Andrews."
ANN HARDAWAY LOCKE:
Sherida K. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM TENNESSEE, 1803-1812.
Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1989. Page 38.
From "Wilson's Knoxville Gazette", April 6, 1808, Vol. 4,No. 14.
From a list of letters left at the Rogersville Post Office on 1 April 1808...."Ephraim Andrews...."Page 115.
From "The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette", April 6, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXV. From a list of letters left at the Franklin Post Office on 1 April 1810...."Eleaza. Andrews, Ephm. Andrews, James Andrews,..."
U.S. Census - 1850. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #11,Dwelling #412. Ann H. Andrews, age 70, b. VA, $6000 value real estate. Also in household, Martha A. Andrews.
U.S. Census - 1860. Tennessee, Williamson Co., Dist. #1, page 139, Dwelling #1071. Ann H. Andrews, age 81, b. VA, farming, $14400 value real estate, $19000 value personal property - alone.
Ephriam and George Andrews married Ann H. and Sarah P. Locke. Both have sons named Brockenbrough. Speculationis that the Locke's were sisters.
Marriage:
Ann Hardaway Locke b: 10 Dec 1779: 8 Oct 1797 in Probably in Fayette Co., Kentucky (Records burned)
Tennessee Settlers and Their Descendants:
Tennessee Settlers and their Descendants Genealogical data about some of the men and women who helped shape the Volunteer State Continent Public Library 976.8T256q:
Tennessee Genealogical Society
P.O.Box 111249, Tennessee 38111-1249
Compiled By Louise Glllespie Lynch,
Miscellaneous Records of Williamson County, Tennessee, Volume #4, (Published by Louise Gillespie Lynch, 1981), 109
"18 November 1852 - Indenture between Martha Ann Andrews and James S Shumate - A marriage shortly to be had between said Shumate and Martha Ann Andrews - Martha is entitled to both real estate and personal estate as an heir of the late Ephraim Andrews, her father. She will, on the death of her mother, Ann H Andrews, become entitled to other estate now belonging to her mother. All of her estate is to be settled on a trustee for her sole use. H Andrews is her trustee."
Ephraim Andrews
1837
Last Will and Testament Will
I Ephraim Andrews of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee do make and publish this my Last Will and testament
1. I will and desire that all my just debts be paid as soon after my decease as practicable.
2. I will and desire that all my property both real and personal be kept together under the direction and control of my executors with that of my wife and the proceeds of the farm the interest of my money be applied to the maintenance of my family, the schooling and education of my two youngest children during the life time of my beloved wife. And if she should die before my youngest child arrives at full age my executors are to keep up the farm until that time and then they my executors shall sell and dispose of all the property both real and personal that shall remain on hand at public sale upon such credit as they may think proper.
3. It is my will and desire that upon the marriage of any of my children that my executors out of the proceeds of the farm give them each a bed and furniture and if any should remain unmarried at the death of my wife that he or they have a bed and furniture each allowed them.
4. I give to my son Ephraim F. Andrews one horse saddle and bridle to be raised out of my estate by my executors when they may think he may need these.
5. I will and desire that after the sale of my property as above specified that the money on hand be equally divided amongst all my children and in the event of the death of any of them that their part be given to their children.
6. I will that my executors sell such parts of my personal property as will not be necessary to carry on the facins as above specified.
7. I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons George Andrews and Mark M. Andrews Executors to this will.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 19th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven,
Signed Sealed in his hand
E. Andrews (Seal)
Witness of
John L, Kadlph
Lifhe Bumfeass
H Pyaslraught
ABOUT EPHRAM'S FATHER:
Listed in the Daughters of the America Revolution (DAR) Patriot Index (Revolutionary War), page 16, as follows:
"Mark Andrews, born around 1733, died December 20, 1820, married Winnifred Lyell Sol PS VA."
WILL: The will of Mark Andrews was dated December 3, 1820, and probated in the January Session, 1821 (pages 211-212), of the Williamson County Court. It lists his wife, Winifred Andrews; sons, John, Ephraim and George; daughters, Lennah Yarbrough, Polly Dean, Lydia Matthews and Tilsab(?) Marrett; and grandchildred, Christiana, Polly, Nancy, James and Andrew Shule (Shute). Executors: George Andrews, John Andrews, Ephraim Andrews. Witnesses: Brokenbrough Andrews (nephew), Ephraim Andrews, George Andrews and Richard L. Yarbrough
TOMBSTONE: Inscription on tablet at Old Municipal Cemetary placed there by the DAR at Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee in 1910: "This tablet is placed in Williamson County by Old Glory Chapter, D.A.R., organized by Mrs. Susie Gentry, November 1897" 4th name listed: "Mark Andrews". There is also a report in Virginia M. Bowman's "Historic Williamson County, Old Homes and Sites", page 72, of Mark's birth being in 1740 as follows:
"The first Mark Andrews to come here was born in Dinwiddie County, VA in 1740. He married Winifred Lyell (1738-1827), the daughter of Jonathan Lyell and Mary Dalton, and after his arrival in this county, bought part of the large North Carolina grant to James Thackston from John Donelson in 1800, and settled near Bethesda. Those of his children who did not migrate here with him soon followed."
OUR VALIANT MEN, SOLDIERS AND PATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WHO LIVED IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, by Louise Gillespie Lynch, LDS Film #1036615, Item # 9. Page 8:
"MARK ANDREWS
Early Williamson County settler, Mark Andrews, was born in 1733, and according to Miss Suzie Gentry's scrapbook, served four years in the Revolutionary War. The Will of Mark Andrews was dated December 23, 1820, and was probated during the January Session of Court 1821. In that will, he named his wife, Winifred Andrews, and the following children:
1. John Andrews - 100 acres of land
2. Ephraim Andrews - 160 acres of land
3. Leannah Andrews, married William Yarbrough, June 26, 1792
4. Polly Andrews
5. Lydia Andrews, married Conelius Matthews, February 25, 1797
6. Tilpah Andrews, married a Mr. Murrell
7. George Andrews
In his will, Mark Andrews also named grandchildren: George Shule, James Shule and Andrew Shule." [Sources: Williamson County TN Will Book 3, page 211 and Lunenburg County VA Marriages, Matheny and Yates]
Murray, Joyce Martin. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS,
1799-1811. Wolfe City, TX: Henington Publishing Co., 1991.
Page 8.
"Page 79 Indenture 28 Nov 1800 John Donalson of Davidson Co., TN to Mark Andrews, $600 paid, 320 acres on head West Harpeth, part of a big sur granted to James Thackston by NC, beg cor of William Mabius. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Lydia Matthews."
Page 46.
"Page 602. Indenture 5 Mar 1805 (15 Apr 1805)John Donelson, Wilson Co., TN, and Jeffery Murrill and Drury Murrill (relationship not stated), $500 paid, tr on headwaters of West Harpeth beg at Mark Andrews cor. and adj Maybin, 146 acres. Wit: Cornelius Matthews, Ephraim Andrews."
Page 52.
"Page 667 Indenture 23 Aug 1804 (17 Sept 1805)Mark Andrews and William Yarbrough, $150 paid, 60 acres on West Harpeth. Wit: Edward Ragsdale, Cornelius Matthews."
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL, Numer 27, 1996.
Page 28.
"Mark Andrews (1740-1821). Mark and his wife,Winifred Lyell Andrews bought part of the NC grant to James Thackston from John Donelson and settled near Bethesda. Their three grown sons--John, George and Ephraim--and families soon followed from Virginia and Kentucky. Ephraim bought land in 1804 from Robert Nelson and Thomas Cocke; George bought from Andrew Sprott in 1813, and John received a land grant for this service in the Revultionary War in 1781 at the age of 17. Mark and Winifred are probably buried on their son's land--Ephraim Andrews Cemetery, but there are no markers for them."
Resided in Lunenburg County, VA, during the Revolution
Military: Served for 4 yrs in the Revolutionary War
Andrews Cemetary in Williamson County, TN, was owned by Samuel Fleming in 1901.
Notes for WINIFRED LYELL:
Inventory of estate of Winnefred Andrews on p. 243 of July term, 1827 - settlement p. 250 of same term. Administrator: John Andrews. Hays, Mrs. Felix Burnard & Mrs. Will Duke. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WILL BOOK, Vol. IV. page 45 & 86.
Williamson County Historical Society. JOURNAL. Number 27, 1996.
Page 28. "My Andrews Ancestors in Franklin, Tennessee", by Martha
Beggs Orth. "Winifred Lyell Andrews (1728-1827)...Winifred's birth is recorded in the North Farnham Parish records."
Note: He and his wife came to Williamson Co., TN in 1798 (one source says 1801). Most of his children were grown at this time. He was a Revolutionary War soldier.
Will written 23 Dec 1820, probated Jan 1821 (Williamson Cty.,Tn Will Book 3 Pg 211)
1798 14 June. Mark Andrews and wife Winnifred of Lunenburg Co. to William Yarbrough of Lunenburg Co., 6 acres on Tasekiah Creek below said Yarbrough's mill. Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 45A
1798 10 Sep. William Yarbrough and wife Leanna of Lunenburg Co. to Hezekiah Filbert of Lunenburg Co., 7 acres and mill on Tasekiah Creek bounded by Joel Johns land, purchased from Robert Hatchitt. Wits: Joseph Yarbrough, Joel Johns, Charles Bryair, Edmund Lener. Wife signed deed "Leana Yarbrough." Lunenburg Co., VA Deed Book 18, p. 62
A cousin in New Braunfels, TX is a life member of DAR and has been working on Mark's revolutionary war record (private soldier in VA). I will share this info with her. I think another brother of Mark's (John?) was also in the war. "Juanita Kesler"
John Winn-Mark Andrews Land Patent 7 December 1774 Patent Book 43, Page 851, 450 Acres Lunenburg County
George the Third &c to all &c Whereas by one patent under the Seal of this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia bearing date the thirteenth day of August one thousand seven hundred and sixty three there was granted unto Samuel Snead one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing four hundred and fifty Acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the West or upper side of Tossikiah Creek which said Land or parcel of land was granted on Condition of paying our Guitrent and Cultivating and Improving as in the said Patent's expressed and Whereas the said Samuel Snead hath failed to pay such Quitrents and to make such cultivation and improvements and John Winn has made humble Suit to our late Lieutenant Governor and Commander in chief of our said Colony and Dominion and hath obtained a grant for the same which he hath assigned unto Mark Andrews Therefor Know Ye that for divers good Causes & Considerations but more Especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Forty five Shillings of good and lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our said Colony and Dominion We have given granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs and Successors Do give grant and Confirm unto the said mark Andrews and to his heirs and assigns forever all the said four hundred and fifty Acres of land and every part and parcel thereof Bounded as followeth , to wit, Beginning at Stink's? Corner white oak on the said Creek thence along his Lines North twenty one Degrees West eighty two poles to a red Oak North fifty four Degrees East twenty Poles to a poplar thence a new Line North ninety Poles to Ellis's corner pine thence along his Line North sixty five and a half degrees West one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Malone's lines South thirty degrees East twenty eight poles to a pine South twenty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine in Michaux's Line thence along his Lines South eighty two poles to a pine North fifty one degrees East fifty eight poles to a white Oak South twenty three degrees East thirty six poles to the Creek aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his Line North sixty seven degrees East seventy poles to the Creek above mentioned and thence up the same as it meanders to the first Station. With all &c To have hold &c To be held &c Yielding and paying &c Provided &c In Witness &c Witness our trusty and welbeloved John Earl of Dunmore our Lieutenant and Governor General of our said Colony the Seventy day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy four in the Fifteenth year of our Reign.
Exam'd Dunmore
Mark Andrews Grant 450 Acres on Tossikiah Creek 1 June 1782
[William's youngest son and Administrator of his Estate per Willard Hazlewood]
Benjamin Harrison, Esquire Governor or the Commonwealth of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting Know ye that in Consideration of the Ancient Consideration of forty five shillings Sterling paid by Mark Andrews into the treasury of this Commonwealth there is Granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Mark Andrews Assignee of Samuel Snead a certain tract or parcel of Land Containing four hundred and fifty Acres by patent bearing date the tenth day of December one thousand seven hundred and forty eight lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the upper side of Tossekiah creek and bounded as follows Viz Beginning at Strunk's ? Corner white Oak on the said creek thence along his line from A to B North twenty one degrees west eighty two poles to a red Oak B to C North fifty four degrees East twenty poles to a poplar thence a new line C to D North Ninety poles to Ellis's Corner pine thence along his line D to E North sixty five and a half degrees west one hundred and eighty eight poles to a pine thence along Daniel Malone's lines E to F South thirty dregrees east twenty eight poles to a pine F to G South twenty degrees West two hundred and fifty four poles to a pine G to H South sixty degrees West one hundred and eighty two poles to a pine on Michaux's line thence along his lines H to J South eighty two degrees east twenty two poles to a pine J to K North fifty one degrees east fifty eight poles to a white Oak K to L
South twenty three degrees east thirty six poles to the creek aforesaid L to M up the same as it meanders to Irby's corner Elm on the same thence along his line to North sixty seven degrees seventy poles to his corner on the said creek N to A up the same as it meanders to the first Station with its Appurtenances, to have and to hold the said tract orparcel of Land , with its Appurtenances to the said Mark Andrews and his heirs forever. In witness whereof the said Benjamin Harrison Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and Caused the lesser Seal of the said Commonwealth to be Affixed at Richmond on the first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two and of the Commonwealth the Sixth.
Benjamin Harrison
John Andrews
Born April 4, 1764 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia, when he enlisted
Came to Williamson County in 1804
ANDREWS, JOHN
Private, Virginia Line
$20.00 Annual Allowance
$50.00 Amount Received July 19, 1833
Pension Started Age 69 (1835 TN Pension Roll)
State of Tennessee ))
Williamson County )) ss
On this 3rd day of September AD 1832 before the Hon. Thomas Stuart judge of the circuit court for the fourth judicial circuit for the State of Tennessee now sitting John Andrews a resident of the State of Tennessee and of the County of Williamson aforesaid aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated to wit. The first campaign he entered the service of the United States as a substitute for Mark Andrews his father about the first day of January 1781 and was discharged about twentieth of April following and was commanded by the following officers General Muhlenburg commander, Col. Thomas Merriweather, Major De Kluman, Capt. Francis Degraphen Ried, Lieutenant Rudiah[?] Clay, and ensign Alexander Rudder. He marched from Lunenburg Court House VA to Petersburg to Cabin Point to Smithfield to Mackeys Mills to Babbs old Fields there discharged.
The second campaign he entered the service of the United States as a drafted militia about the first of May the same year 1781 under the following officers General Robert Lawson, Colonel ___ Lindsey, Major John Overstreet, Captain William Ragsdale, Lieutenant Gideon Spencer and Ensign Pastor Pool and was discharged from service about last of August same year 1781 in Hanover County VA and marched over the following country from Lunenburg Court house to Prince Edward Court house. To Carters Ferry on James River To Rappahannock River above Friedricksburgh and there formed a junction with the main army commanded by General Lafayette and continued under his command until discharge as aforesaid. He was born in 1764 on the 4th day of April in Dinwiddie County VA according to register of his father which is not now in his knowledge or possession.
When he was called into service he resided in Lunenburg County lived in said county of Lunenburg & Hallifax VA after the revolution till 1802. Then lived in Adair County Kentucky till 1804 and has since that time resided in Williamson County Tennessee aforesaid.
Was in several skirmishes and at the Battle of the Green Springs. Has forgotten the number of Continental Regiment with which he served but some of them were under the command of General Wayne who commanded the regulars and General Stewban of the Virginia troops. Has no documentary evidence nor discharges nor never had any given him at his discharging.
He further states that Alexander Lester served with him in the first campaign but in a different regiment and that George Andrews knows of his having been substitute for his father in the first campaign and that he was drafted and marched with the troops as in this declaration stated the second campaign.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed )) [signed] John Andrews
the day and year aforesaid ))
Preston Hay, clk &c ))
I Alexander Lester do certify that I am [resi]dent of Williamson County Tennessee and am well acquainted with John Andrews who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That I served with him the first campaign commencing about the first day of January 1781 and ending about the last of April following as set forth in his declaration aforesaid but under different officers and in a different regiment and that he has reputed to have served a second term of service as is in his declaration stated and I concur in that opinion.
[signed] Alexander Lester
August 2, 1939
Mrs. Oscar Barthold
Weatherford Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Andrews, from Dinwiddie County, Virginia, pensioned while a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee.
The data [illegible] herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2908, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War.
John Andrews was born April 4, 1784, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. He is the son of Mark Andrews, name of his mother not shown.
While residing in Lunenburg County, Virginia, John Andrews enlisted January 1, 1781, served as substitute for his father in Captain Francis [Degraphenried]'s company, Colonel Thomas Merriwether's Virginia regiment, and was discharged the latter part of April 1781. He enlisted May 1, 1781, served as a private in Captain William Ragsdale's company, Colonel Lindsay's Virginia regiment, was in several skirmishes and in the battle of Green Springs, was discharged the latter part of August, 1781.
John Andrews, after the Revolution, lived in Lunenburg and Halifax Counties, Virginia until 1802, then moved to Adair County, Kentucky until 1804 when he moved to Williamson County, Tennessee.
The soldier, John Andrews, was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, then living in Williamson County, Tennessee.
George Andrews a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1832, stated that he was well acquainted with John Andrews during the War of the Revolution, but no relationship was shown.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to the family of John Andrews.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
John Andrews
Certificate #13979
Issued July 19, 1833
Rate $30.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
West Tennessee Agency
Very Truly Yours
G. H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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