Robert H. Naylor Timeline

The following is as complete a collection of the documents relating to the life of Robert H. Naylor as has been able to be compiled to date. As can be seen in the several documented records related to this family, the spelling of "Naylor" has taken several different forms through the years: Naylor (the generally accepted spelling of this particular branch), Naler, Nalor, Nailer, Nailor, Nailler, Naillor, etc.

1804 - Birth – Franklin County, Georgia, or Warren County, Tennessee

Robert H. Naylor was the son of Dixon and Mary (Carpenter) Naylor. Robert's birth presumably took place in 1804, as his brother John was born on 27 December 1803 and his brother Stephen was born on 13 May 1805. His father Dixon was listed on tax rolls in Franklin County, Georgia, from 1800-1803. On 20 January 1804 Dixon Naylor and wife Mary sold 250 acres on the Hudson River and Holly Creek, presumably in preparation for a move to Tennessee, where their son Stephen was born. Though the birthdates of his siblings do not really allow for Robert's birth in between John and Stephen, it is likely that over the years the exact dates of birth for the siblings have been lost.

1820 - Census – Warren County, Tennessee

Robert was included in the enumeration of his parents' household on page 7 on the census in Warren County, Tennessee. This census supports Robert's estimated birth year of 1804. Dixon Naylor's household included 2 males age 16-18 (which would be correct for John and Robert) and 2 males age 10-16 (which would be correct for Stephen and their youngest sibling, Joseph).

1828 - Gwinnett County, Georgia

Robert was listed as one of three men given as securities on the letters of administration for the estate of his father-in-law Christopher Baker Sr. in November 1828.

1830 - Census – Gwinnett County, Georgia

Robert H. Naylor was enumerated as Robert Naylor on page 348 on the census in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with 1 white male under 5 (Newton), 1 white male 20-30 (Robert H.), 2 white females under 5 (Nancy Adaline and Mary Louisa), and 1 white female 20-30 (Nancy). Also included in his household total was one female slave age 10-24.

1833 – 19 Aug - Jury – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Nailor was summoned to attend the term of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, Georgia, beginning 19 Aug 1833 and serve on the Grand Jury.

1834 - Special Census – Forsyth County, Georgia

In 1834 a special census was held for all counties in the (old) Cherokee County which came into existence in 1831. The census named Head of Household and the number of people in the household. Robert was enumerated as R. H. Nailer with 6 individuals in his household. This would have been Robert, Nancy, Nancy Adaline, Newton, Mary Louisa, and Melvina.

1835 – 2 Mar - Jury – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Nailor was summoned to attend the term of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, Georgia, beginning 2 March 1835 and serve on the Grand Jury.

1836 – 18 June - Military – Forsyth County, Georgia

In 1836 two companies of Forsyth County volunteers, the "Forsyth Guards" and the "Forsyth Volunteers", totaling 162 men, were raised in lieu of the draft by Arthur Erwin, Colonel of the 80th Reg't., 7th Division of Georgia Militia. The first company (Forsyth Guards) was led by Capt. James Gaston, with 50 officers and privates. Robert H. Naylor was a private in this first company, as was his brother-in-law, Christopher Baker.

1836 - 18 Oct - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Naler sells 40 acres in the 2nd District, 1st Section No. 996 to Joseph B. Collins for $300. [Deed Book D, page 68]

1838 – 26 Feb - Jury – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Nailor was summoned to attend the term of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, Georgia, beginning 26 February 1838 and serve on the Petit Jury.

1839 – 25 Feb - Jury – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Nailor was summoned to attend the term of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, Georgia, beginning 25 February 1839 and serve on the Grand Jury.

1840 - Census – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert was enumerated as Robert Nailer on page 265 on the census in Forsyth County, Georgia, with 1 white male under 5 (Robert Dixon), 1 white male 5-10 (James?), 1 white male 10-15 (Newton), 1 white male 20-30 (not identified), 1 white male 30-40 (Robert H.), 1 white female under 5 (Frances), 2 white females 5-10 (Melvina and Emily), 2 white females 10-15 (Nancy Adaline and Mary Louisa), and 1 white female 30-40 (Nancy). Robert is not shown owning any slaves on this census.

1845 – 4 Feb - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

On 4 February 1845 Robert H. Naler purchased Lot No. 1066 and the north half of Lot No. 1089 in the 2nd Section of Forsyth County, Georgia, at a sheriff's sale. The land had been seized in response to a ruling by the Inferior Court of Forsyth County in a case brought by James Vaughan against Nancy Baker, principal, and Robert H. Naler, security. Robert H. Naylor bought the property for $60 and concluded the transaction on 6 May 1845. He then turned around and sold the same property to Henderson Anglin on 27 November 1845 for $150. [Deed Book H, pages 139-140]

1850 – 6-7 Sept - Census – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert was enumerated as Robert Naler on the census in the 31st District, Forsyth County, Georgia, on page 188. His household included: Robert, age 46, a farmer born in Georgia with property worth $2,000; Nancy, age 44, born in Georgia, not able to read and write; Newton, age 21, a farmer born in Georgia; Mary L., age 19, born in Georgia; Levina (Melvina), age 17, born in Georgia; Emily, age 15, born in Georgia; Frances, age 13, born in Georgia; Robert, age 11, born in Georgia; William, age 4, born in Georgia; and James, age 18, a farmer born in Georgia. Levina, Emily, Frances, Robert, and James indicated they had attended school within the year.

James' relationship to the family is not clear. Why is he listed out of chronological sequence from the other children of Robert and Nancy? If he were their son, he should have been included in the family count on the 1834 state census but is not; however, there is a male in the correct age category for James in Robert's family on the 1840 federal census. Could James have been a nephew, living and working with his uncle? James has not been located after this 1850 census return.

Robert was enumerated on the Agricultural Schedules for the 31st District, Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1850 as well. He farming operation included: 140 acres of improved land and 140 acres of unimproved land with a total land value of $2,000; farming implements and machinery worth $70; 3 horses, 1 mule, 4 milch cows, 4 working oxen, 2 other cattle, 13 sheep, and 25 swine worth a total of $298; 25 bushels of wheat; 375 bushels of Indian corn; 300 bushels of oats; 50lbs of wool; 10 bushels of peas and beans; 10 bushels of Irish potatoes; 100 bushels of sweet potatoes; 100lbs of butter; homemade manufactures worth $150; and animals slaughtered worth $80.

Robert was also enumerated on the Slave Schedules for the 31st District, Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1850. He was recorded as owning one slave, a 16-year-old mulatto male.

1851 – 29 Nov - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Nailor conveyed, as part of a promissory note to Benjamin Gordin of Lumpkin County, Georgia, Lots No. 996, 1020, and 1067 in the Second District and First Section of Forsyth County, each lot containing 40 acres, for the consideration of $375. The land would remain in Naylor's possession so long as he repaid Gordin the $375 by 25 Dec 1852. [Deed Book J, pages 475-477]

1853 – 1 Feb - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

In return for $345, Robert Nailor used "a certain negro boy by the name of George, about nineteen years old, of yellow complexion." as collateral on a promissory note to Hardy Strickland. Naylor had one year from that date to repay the $345 and retain ownership of George. [Deed Book K, pages 216-217]

1853 - Tax List – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Naler and his son Newton C. Naler were recorded on the tax lists for No. 795 District [Wildcat District] in Forsyth County. Robert was recorded as responsible for one poll tax, having 200 acres of land of the 3rd quality, located in Lot No. 996 of the 2nd District of Forsyth County, worth $1,200. He was also recorded as owning one slave worth $800 (believed to be George). Robert possessed $300 in money and solvent debts of all kinds and other property valued at $245. The aggregate value of his whole property was $2,545.

1855 – 10 Feb - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Naler conveyed, as part of a promissory note to Thomas Rogers, part of Lot No. 1020 containing 40 acres, for $140, to be paid back to the said Rogers by 25 December 1855. [Deed Book L, page 282]

1856 – 22 Jan - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Nalor, in consideration of the sum of $600 paid by M. E. Cunningham, promised to deliver "a certain negro fellow named George of yellow complexion twenty-two years of age five feet nine inches high" unless Naylor paid back the borrowed amount by 25 December 1856. [Deed Book L, page 486]

1857 – 5 Aug - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Nailor, in consideration of the sum of $70, sold 40 acres in Lot No. 925 of the 2nd District of Forsyth County to William J. Blackstock. [Deed Book M, pages 422-423]

1858 – 21 June - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert H. Naler, in consideration of the sum of $177, conveyed Lots No. 996 and 1020 in the 2nd District of Forsyth County to James C. Naler of Whitfield County, Georgia, provided the sum be paid back before 25 December 1858. [Deed Book M, pages 485-486]

1860 – 19 June - Census – Forsyth County, Georgia

Robert Nailer was enumerated on page 429, in household number 424, of Forsyth County, Georgia. His post office was shown as Cumming. He was listed as 56 years old, a farmer with real estate worth $1,800, personal property worth $400 and was born in Georgia. Others in his household included his wife Nancy, age 53, born in Georgia and cannot read or write; and sons Robert, age 20, born in Georgia, and William, age 16, born in Georgia. Robert was not listed in the slave schedules as owing any slaves.

1867 – 3 July - Reconstruction Oath – Forsyth County, Georgia

The Reconstruction Acts of 1867 required Southern states to ratify the 14th Amendment, draft new state constitutions, and register voters, both black and white. In order to vote, men had to swear an oath of allegiance to the United States. Robert H. Naler signed the oath required by this legislation on 3 July 1867. He was registered in the 795th Election Precinct of Forsyth County, Georgia. This was also known as "Wild Cat" District. Robert indicated that he had resided in the state of Georgia for 45 years and in the 795th District of Forsyth County for 35 years. This suggests that he moved from Tennessee back to Georgia about 1822 and had been in Forsyth County from the time it was established in December 1831.

1870 – 23 June - Census – Conway County, Arkansas

Robert H. Naylor is enumerated in the household of his youngest son William on page 76A, Newton Township, Conway County, Arkansas. Cane Creek was given as his post office. He is listed as R. H. Nailer, age 67, born in Tennessee, occupation – domestic servant. His wife Nancy was listed as age 64, born in Georgia, also occupied as a domestic servant.

1870 – 22 July - Property – Forsyth County, Georgia

Using his son Robert D. Naylor as his attorney-in-fact, Robert H. Naylor sold to More & Mullins Lots No. 1019, 1068, 1067 in Forsyth County, Georgia, containing 120 acres, for $1,000. Robert H. Naylor had already moved to Conway County, Arkansas, as he appeared a month before this transaction on the census in Arkansas. [Deed Book P, page 292]

1871 – 17 Oct - Property – Conway County, Arkansas

Robert H. Naylor and his son William purchased the SW ¼ of Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 11 West containing 160 acres in Conway County. The tract of land had been auctioned at a tax sale on 12 July 1871 and sold to C. J. Spencer, who in turn assigned the certificate of purchase to the Naylors. On that same day Robert H. Naylor's son Newton purchased the SE¼ of Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 11 West by being the top bidder on the property at a tax sale in 1869.

This property is located immediately next to Sharon Cemetery, where many members of the Naylor and Jackson families are buried.

1874 - Tax List – Faulkner County, Arkansas

Robert H. Naylor was assessed the following personal property in Newton Township, Faulkner County: 1 poll tax, 1 horse @$75, 4 head of neat cattle @$40, total value of all other personal property $20. His state taxes totaled $0.33 and his total county taxes totaled $0.36.

1875 - Tax List – Faulkner County, Arkansas

Robert H. Naylor was assessed the following personal property in Newton Township, Faulkner County: 1 poll tax, 1 horse @$75, 4 head of neat cattle @$40, total value of all other personal property $20. His state taxes totaled $0.33 and his total county taxes totaled $0.36, the same as the previous year.

1876 – 17 Jan - Estate – Faulkner County, Arkansas

Letters of Administration were granted to Robert D. Naylor for his father Robert H. Naylor's estate, with Newton C. and William G. Naylor serving as securities on their brother's bond. Robert H. Naylor died on 27 August 1875.

1876 – 11 Feb - Estate – Faulkner County, Arkansas

An inventory of Robert H. Naylor's estate was filed. The appraisers were R. H. Middleton, H. F. Patrick, and J. B. Garrett. The probable value of real estate was given to be $400. The estate's appraisement was given as $146.88.

1878 – 23 Jan - Estate – Faulkner County, Arkansas

Robert D. Naylor petitioned the court to sell property from Robert H. Naylor's estate to support Robert's widow, Nancy. She was described as "very old and feeble and almost helpless" in the request to sell land in the north 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 11 West in Faulkner County, Arkansas. Nancy is believed to have died soon after this as she has not been located on the 1880 census.

Some researchers have reached the erroneous conclusion that Robert's middle name was Dixon because of incorrect info recorded in his son Robert Dixon's 1911 Confederate Veterans' Questionnaire. Records indicate Robert's middle initial is consistently "H".

Robert H. and Nancy (Baker) Naylor were the parents of:

Nancy Adaline Naylor Jackson (1824-1909)

Newton Christopher Naylor (c1828-aft 1880)

Mary Louisa Naylor Poe (1830-1918)

James? Naylor (c1831- )

Melvina Naylor Vaughn (1833-1890)

Emily Naylor Smith (c1835-btw 1863/70)

Frances Naylor Beaver (1838-1924)

Robert Dixon Naylor (1840-1916)

William G. Naylor (1844-1907)

Data gathered and compiled by Robert H. Naylor's great-great-great-great grandson, Charles D. Parsons.