Possible burial. He was the uncle of Abraham and John Sneed, both buried here. His daughter Martha was wife of John Fuston, and his daughter Mary was wife of Jeptha Fuston. Lucinda Hass Fuston, buried here with her husband, Leroy Fuston, was his granddaughter, the daughter of Sarah Sneed, as was Louisa Hass Fite, also buried here with her husband Moses H. Fite.
William married on 5 Mar 1792, Franklin Co., VA to Elizabeth Adams [b. 1772, VA; d. 1860-1870, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of William Adams]
William d. 23 Feb 1838, Wilson Co., TN.
Swinfield Rubel was surety for his marriage.
1804 SEPTEMBER COURT - (27 September 1804 Patrick Co., Va)
"Wm. Sneed & his Gang is to be considered as Oversaer(?) of the New Road from Silas Ratliffs into the near Bartlett Foley & it is Ordered that they do clear and keep the same in repair according to law."
9 Nov 1805 - "John Sneed to William Sneed 200 acres on Join Creek* land deed now Patrick Co, Virginia."
1808 - Patrick Co., VA MAY COURT (26 May 1808) - "William Sneed is recommended to the Executive as a proper & fit person to serve as Ensign in the Place of David Harbour resigned of a Company of Militia in the 1st Batalion."
1810 Patrick Co., VA personal property list:
William Snead
1 white tithable
0 slaves over 12
4 horses
1810 – William was commissioned as a Captain
PATRICK COUNTY, VA - COURT - Order Book "2" (Selected Entries, 1810) (31 May 1810)
"Brett Stovall Gentleman Presented in court a commission from the Governor and council appointing him Major of the first Batallion & qualyfied according to law.
Wm. Sneed as Captain the same."
Deed Book 3 (1807-1813), page 554-
3 March 1812 - "George Pigg, of Patrick County, sells to William Fuson, "IN TRUST" (i.e., mortgages) 120 acres of land to secure William Sneed, etc. Witnesses: Thomas Bartlett - James Fuson - John Massey, Proved and recorded August Court 1812."
26 February 1813 - Patrick Co., VA - William Sneed was named a Justice of the Peace.
1813
AUGUST COURT (26 August 1813) - Present: Munford Smith, Richard Thomas, Adam Turner, Robert Sharp & John Hall -- Gentlemen Justices of the Court
Phillip Penn, William Sneed, John Cardwell & Samuel Hanby Jr each quallifyed to their Commisions appointing them Justices of the Peace in & for the said County of Patrick agreeable to the Law in that case.
1814 – William Sneed mentioned in settlement of account with James Turner & his father Francis Turner's account. Signed William Hancock, John Hall, John Sneed
1815 - William Fuson witnessed father John's will, along with James and Abraham Sneed. William was named as an heir and as executor of his father's will.
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
William Sneed 2-0-1-0-0-1 0-1-0-1-0
One male over 45; b. by 1775 - William
One female 26-44; b. 1776-1794 -
One male 16-25; b. 1795-1804 -
One female 10-15; b. 1805-1810 - Sarah b. 1810
Two males under 10; b. 1810-1820 - Thomas b. 1809; John b. 1812
2 male slaves; 1 female slave
[next door]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
1 male slave
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
1824, Wilson Co., TN -
1824 Jane Gates sold to John Brasher 33 acres near Meetinghouse on Smith’s Fork. Begin . . . elm & beech not far from meeting house running west 116 poles to a branch between Aaron Ruyles tract & said Brasher thence down & with the meanders of said branch to a lynn tree on the bank of said branch thence east 95 poles to a red oak & white oak tree in the dividing line between Sneed & said Ruyles tracts thence north with said line to beginning. (O437)
1828 - From "Wilson County, TN Deed Books N-Z 1829 - 1853" page 49:
"William SNEED to Sarah HAAS and the heirs of her natural body, 85 acres on Smith's Fork for $500. 6 September 1830.
1830 census - where are William and Elizabeth??? They were apparently in Wilson Co., TN, as William dies there in 1838 and son John A. marries and dies there in 1841. His brother John is also not listed.
Hamilton and Grief? With mother mother-in-law? And Hamilton's wife? Who was she widow of?
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 130
Hamilton Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 2-1-2-0-1-0-1
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - Elizabeth
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Hamilton & Grief?
Two females 10-15; b. 1815-1820 -
One female 5-10; b. 1820-1825 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1825-1830 -
On page 152 were listed the sons of Thomas [son of John Sneed died 1815], John with his wife Ann Rich and possibly his brother Jefferson:
Son of Thomas
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 152
John Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 1-0-0-1
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - John b. 1800 and Jefferson
One female 15-20; b. 1810-1815 - Ann Rich Sneed
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
Son of Thomas
Abraham Sneed [not indexed due to bad penmanship]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
Abraham Sneed 1-0-0-0-2-1 0-0-0-1-1-1
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Abraham
One female 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Martha Brown Sneed
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Jefferson? & ?
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
[3 doors away from Abraham is his uncle John & cousin John J. with his new bride Ann Leach]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
John Sneed 1-0-0-0-1-1-1 1-0-0-0-1-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - John b. 1781 son of John Sr.
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - wife
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - John J. b. 1800
One male 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Grief?
One female 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Ann Leach Sneed
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
Jan 1838 - William died in Wilson Co., TN.
1840 census - Elizabeth is not found in Wilson or DeKalb Co., TN, unless she is the Elizabeth listed with Jefferson and John J. Sneed. But she was likely there, as John would be married there in 1841.
[Two doors away from Elizabeth Sneede. Father of John J., Jefferson, and Hamilton?]
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 283
John Sneede 0-0-0-0-0-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1790-1800 - John
3 slaves
[same page]
Abram Sneede
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Wilson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
widow of William?
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 282
Elizabeth Sneede
One female 60-70; b. 1770-1780 - Elizabeth
[3 doors away is Jefferson son of Thomas]
Jefferson Sneede 0-0-0-0-1 2-2-0-0-0-1
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Jefferson
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two females 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
[4 doors away is John son of Thomas]
John Sneede 2-2-2-0-0-1 0-0-2-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two males 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two females 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two males 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two males 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
John b. 1791
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 278
John Snead 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-1 0-0-0-0-0-0
One male 50-60; b. 1780-1790 - John
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Grief
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN
C. Hubbard is only Hubbard with marriage age daughter that could be Susan
1840, DeKalb Co., TN
Dr. Thomas J. Sneed Sr [son of William] and
J.J. Sneed [James, son of William???]
1840 census, DeKalb Co. TN, p. 233
J.J. Sneed 0-0-0-0-0-1 0-1-0-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 - James?
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
1841, Wilson Co., TN - Son John A. married. He could have stayed behind with cousins after his family went to DeKalb county, or come back to visit.
Jul 1843 -
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
By 1850, Elizabeth has moved to DeKalb County to live with her son Thomas Jefferson Sneed:
1850 census, Alexandria, De Kalb, Tennessee, House 4
Thomas J Sneed M 41 Virginia
A W H Sneed M 21 Tennessee
Eliza A Sneed F 19 Tennessee
Martha E T Sneed F 17 Tennessee
Cintha A Sneed F 14 Tennessee
Malissa F Sneed F 12 Tennessee
John W B Sneed M 10 Tennessee
Thos I Sneed M 8 Tennessee
Nancy C Sneed F 6 Tennessee
Louisa C Sneed F 4 Tennessee
Elizabeth Sneed F 78 Virginia
Five slaves, a man, a woman, and three children.
Jan 1858 - Thomas J. Sneed sued the administrator of his sister Sarah Sneed Haas over their inheritance. He lists their father William's children:
Jan 1858 - Wilson Co. TN Chancery Court Records 1842-1892 compiled by Thomas Partlow:
p.19
Thomas B. Dunn versus Anderson L. Davis, administrator of Isaiah Jones. Jan 1853. (p.380-385). p.10
Moses H. Fite, administrator of Sarah Hass, versus Thomas J. Sneed of Dekalb County. William Sneed departed this life in Wilson County in January 1838. He left as his heirs Thomas J. Sneed, John A. Sneed, Sarah Hass, formerly Sarah Sneed, Martha Fuston, formerly Martha Sneed, James Sneed, Mary Fuston, formerly Mary Sneed. At the time of the death of the said WIlliam Sneed, Sarah Hass was marred to Simon Hass who was then living. She departed this life in 1840, leaving as her heirs Lucinda who has since married Leroy Fuston and Louisa who has married Moses H. Fite. The husband of the said Sarah Hass departed this life in 1841. Said plaintiffs are seeking a settlement. 16 May 1850. (p.1-11).
Orphan Info for Will-Wilson Co TN dated Saturday, September 6, 1841
Wilson Co TN Wills - Book1-13, 1802-1850 (LDS Call # 976.854 P2pt) pg 135: Simon HAAS, sale, pages 149-252 1841 (1839-1842); pg 157 Simon HAAS settlement - Wills & Inventories, page 12 (1844-1850); page # 120 - Will of William SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS wife of Simon HAAS 26 Jan 1838. Wilson Co TN - Administrators bonds & letters (Mar 1838-Oct 1845) Thomas J. Sneed was appointed administrator for Simon Haas who is listed as having died without a will. Wilson Co TN - Administrators & Executors Settlements (May 1850-Mar 1858) pg 26. Sarah Haas widow of Simon Haas deceased and a legate of William Sneed Dec 3 Jun 1850 who died without a will is appointed executrix of the estate. Inventory of 29 Mar 1842 pg 325 of Susan B. SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS
1860 census, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN, p. 81
Thomas J. Sneed, 50, physician, VA
Ellen F., 24, TN
Nancy H., 18, TN
Elizabeth, 89, VA
William Hensly, 38, TN
Mary Johnson, 62, KY
Elizabeth died sometime before the 1870 census.
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William Murrell Sneed and Elizabeth Adam's children:
1. Martha Sneed, b. 5 Oct 1793, Franklin Co., VA; m. 4 Jan 1812 , Patrick Co., VA to James Fuson [b. 14 Apr 1791, Franklin Co., VA; d. 12 May 1864, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. 27 Oct 1884, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel.
The History of DeKalb County, Tennessee; Goodspeed Publishing Co.; 1887
"Hon. John A. Fuson, an eminent practicing physician and surgeon of the Fourth District, was born in 1815 in Champaign County, Ohio. He is the third of seven children (three living) of James and Martha (Sneed) Fuson, both of whom were natives of Patrick Co., VA. The father was of English descent, born in 1792. Two years after marriage he moved to Champaign County, Ohio, where he engaged in farming, occasionally preaching. He died in 1863. The mother was of French origin, born about 1795, and died in 1885."
1814 - They moved west to Champaign Co., OH.
Martha Sneed's children:
1) Rev. William Sneed Fuston, b. 14 Apr 1814, Patrick Co., VA; m. 23 Aug 1836 Champaign Co., OH to Sarah Harbour [b. 20 Jul 1817, Patrick Co., VA or Champaign Co., OH, daughter of Jesse Harbour and Jane Hall];
2) John A. Fuson b. 1815, Champaign Co., OH; m. 1847, Rome, Smith Co., OH to Martha L. Allen [b. 1826, White Co., TN; daughter of John W. Allen and Lucy W. Flowers];
When John was twenty-two (about 1837), he went to Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN and studied medicine under his uncle, Dr. Thomas J. Sneed.
3) Joseph Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819
4) Benjamin Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819; living with mother in 1880, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, age then 61.
5) Elizabeth Fuston, b. 26 Aug 1821
6) Anna Fuston, b. 09 Sep 1824
7) Nancy Caroline Fuston, b. 07 Jul 1829, Champaign Co., OH;
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2. James Sneed, b.c. 1795, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st 5 Nov 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Sally Lackey;
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
1820 census, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN,
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
James Sneed's children:
1) Son Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
2) Daughter Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
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3. Mary Sneed, b.c. 1797, Franklin Co., VA; m. 18 Oct 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Jeptha L. Fuson [b.c. 1795, Franklin Co., VA; 1840 in AR; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. by 1840.
15 Jul 1818 - Jeptha was bondsman at marriage of Jonathan Fuston and Rebecca Stanley.
Went to Missouri?
1840 - Jeptha and one daughter lived in Arkansas.
Mary Sneed's child (possibly others):
1) Daughter Fuson
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4. Son Sneed, b. 1795-1804; listed on 1820 census with parents, but d. by Jan 1838, as not listed on list of William's heirs.
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4. Sarah Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 9 May 1825, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN to Simon Haas [b. Aug 1810; d. by 6 Sep 1841]; she d. 1840, Wilson Co., TN; buried possibly Edwards-Fuston-Sneed Cemetery, Prosperity, Wilson Co., TN (as her two married daughters were later buried there).
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5. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Sneed, b. 1809, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st c. 1828 to Nancy Overall [d. 1846-1850, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of Abraham Overall]; m. 2nd 1 Jul 1858, Dekalb Co., TN to Ellen F. Johnson [b. 1834, TN]; he d. 1870-1880, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; buried possibly Eastview Cemetery, Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN.
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6. John A. Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 8 Feb 1841, Wilson Co., TN to Susan B. Hubbard
Name John A Sneed
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 08 Feb 1841
Event Place Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Susan B Hubbard
Spouse's Gender Female
[John d. 1841. Susan survived John, but died by Jul 1843. They had one child who died in infancy by Jul 1843.]
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
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William married on 5 Mar 1792, Franklin Co., VA to Elizabeth Adams [b. 1772, VA; d. 1860-1870, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of William Adams]
William d. 23 Feb 1838, Wilson Co., TN.
Swinfield Rubel was surety for his marriage.
1804 SEPTEMBER COURT - (27 September 1804 Patrick Co., Va)
"Wm. Sneed & his Gang is to be considered as Oversaer(?) of the New Road from Silas Ratliffs into the near Bartlett Foley & it is Ordered that they do clear and keep the same in repair according to law."
9 Nov 1805 - "John Sneed to William Sneed 200 acres on Join Creek* land deed now Patrick Co, Virginia."
1808 - Patrick Co., VA MAY COURT (26 May 1808) - "William Sneed is recommended to the Executive as a proper & fit person to serve as Ensign in the Place of David Harbour resigned of a Company of Militia in the 1st Batalion."
1810 Patrick Co., VA personal property list:
William Snead
1 white tithable
0 slaves over 12
4 horses
1810 – William was commissioned as a Captain
PATRICK COUNTY, VA - COURT - Order Book "2" (Selected Entries, 1810) (31 May 1810)
"Brett Stovall Gentleman Presented in court a commission from the Governor and council appointing him Major of the first Batallion & qualyfied according to law.
Wm. Sneed as Captain the same."
Deed Book 3 (1807-1813), page 554-
3 March 1812 - "George Pigg, of Patrick County, sells to William Fuson, "IN TRUST" (i.e., mortgages) 120 acres of land to secure William Sneed, etc. Witnesses: Thomas Bartlett - James Fuson - John Massey, Proved and recorded August Court 1812."
26 February 1813 - Patrick Co., VA - William Sneed was named a Justice of the Peace.
1813
AUGUST COURT (26 August 1813) - Present: Munford Smith, Richard Thomas, Adam Turner, Robert Sharp & John Hall -- Gentlemen Justices of the Court
Phillip Penn, William Sneed, John Cardwell & Samuel Hanby Jr each quallifyed to their Commisions appointing them Justices of the Peace in & for the said County of Patrick agreeable to the Law in that case.
1814 – William Sneed mentioned in settlement of account with James Turner & his father Francis Turner's account. Signed William Hancock, John Hall, John Sneed
1815 - William Fuson witnessed father John's will, along with James and Abraham Sneed. William was named as an heir and as executor of his father's will.
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
William Sneed 2-0-1-0-0-1 0-1-0-1-0
One male over 45; b. by 1775 - William
One female 26-44; b. 1776-1794 -
One male 16-25; b. 1795-1804 -
One female 10-15; b. 1805-1810 - Sarah b. 1810
Two males under 10; b. 1810-1820 - Thomas b. 1809; John b. 1812
2 male slaves; 1 female slave
[next door]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
1 male slave
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
1824, Wilson Co., TN -
1824 Jane Gates sold to John Brasher 33 acres near Meetinghouse on Smith’s Fork. Begin . . . elm & beech not far from meeting house running west 116 poles to a branch between Aaron Ruyles tract & said Brasher thence down & with the meanders of said branch to a lynn tree on the bank of said branch thence east 95 poles to a red oak & white oak tree in the dividing line between Sneed & said Ruyles tracts thence north with said line to beginning. (O437)
1828 - From "Wilson County, TN Deed Books N-Z 1829 - 1853" page 49:
"William SNEED to Sarah HAAS and the heirs of her natural body, 85 acres on Smith's Fork for $500. 6 September 1830.
1830 census - where are William and Elizabeth??? They were apparently in Wilson Co., TN, as William dies there in 1838 and son John A. marries and dies there in 1841. His brother John is also not listed.
Hamilton and Grief? With mother mother-in-law? And Hamilton's wife? Who was she widow of?
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 130
Hamilton Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 2-1-2-0-1-0-1
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - Elizabeth
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Hamilton & Grief?
Two females 10-15; b. 1815-1820 -
One female 5-10; b. 1820-1825 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1825-1830 -
On page 152 were listed the sons of Thomas [son of John Sneed died 1815], John with his wife Ann Rich and possibly his brother Jefferson:
Son of Thomas
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 152
John Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 1-0-0-1
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - John b. 1800 and Jefferson
One female 15-20; b. 1810-1815 - Ann Rich Sneed
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
Son of Thomas
Abraham Sneed [not indexed due to bad penmanship]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
Abraham Sneed 1-0-0-0-2-1 0-0-0-1-1-1
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Abraham
One female 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Martha Brown Sneed
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Jefferson? & ?
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
[3 doors away from Abraham is his uncle John & cousin John J. with his new bride Ann Leach]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
John Sneed 1-0-0-0-1-1-1 1-0-0-0-1-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - John b. 1781 son of John Sr.
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - wife
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - John J. b. 1800
One male 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Grief?
One female 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Ann Leach Sneed
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
Jan 1838 - William died in Wilson Co., TN.
1840 census - Elizabeth is not found in Wilson or DeKalb Co., TN, unless she is the Elizabeth listed with Jefferson and John J. Sneed. But she was likely there, as John would be married there in 1841.
[Two doors away from Elizabeth Sneede. Father of John J., Jefferson, and Hamilton?]
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 283
John Sneede 0-0-0-0-0-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1790-1800 - John
3 slaves
[same page]
Abram Sneede
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Wilson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
widow of William?
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 282
Elizabeth Sneede
One female 60-70; b. 1770-1780 - Elizabeth
[3 doors away is Jefferson son of Thomas]
Jefferson Sneede 0-0-0-0-1 2-2-0-0-0-1
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Jefferson
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two females 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
[4 doors away is John son of Thomas]
John Sneede 2-2-2-0-0-1 0-0-2-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two males 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two females 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two males 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two males 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
John b. 1791
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 278
John Snead 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-1 0-0-0-0-0-0
One male 50-60; b. 1780-1790 - John
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Grief
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN
C. Hubbard is only Hubbard with marriage age daughter that could be Susan
1840, DeKalb Co., TN
Dr. Thomas J. Sneed Sr [son of William] and
J.J. Sneed [James, son of William???]
1840 census, DeKalb Co. TN, p. 233
J.J. Sneed 0-0-0-0-0-1 0-1-0-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 - James?
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
1841, Wilson Co., TN - Son John A. married. He could have stayed behind with cousins after his family went to DeKalb county, or come back to visit.
Jul 1843 -
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
By 1850, Elizabeth has moved to DeKalb County to live with her son Thomas Jefferson Sneed:
1850 census, Alexandria, De Kalb, Tennessee, House 4
Thomas J Sneed M 41 Virginia
A W H Sneed M 21 Tennessee
Eliza A Sneed F 19 Tennessee
Martha E T Sneed F 17 Tennessee
Cintha A Sneed F 14 Tennessee
Malissa F Sneed F 12 Tennessee
John W B Sneed M 10 Tennessee
Thos I Sneed M 8 Tennessee
Nancy C Sneed F 6 Tennessee
Louisa C Sneed F 4 Tennessee
Elizabeth Sneed F 78 Virginia
Five slaves, a man, a woman, and three children.
Jan 1858 - Thomas J. Sneed sued the administrator of his sister Sarah Sneed Haas over their inheritance. He lists their father William's children:
Jan 1858 - Wilson Co. TN Chancery Court Records 1842-1892 compiled by Thomas Partlow:
p.19
Thomas B. Dunn versus Anderson L. Davis, administrator of Isaiah Jones. Jan 1853. (p.380-385). p.10
Moses H. Fite, administrator of Sarah Hass, versus Thomas J. Sneed of Dekalb County. William Sneed departed this life in Wilson County in January 1838. He left as his heirs Thomas J. Sneed, John A. Sneed, Sarah Hass, formerly Sarah Sneed, Martha Fuston, formerly Martha Sneed, James Sneed, Mary Fuston, formerly Mary Sneed. At the time of the death of the said WIlliam Sneed, Sarah Hass was marred to Simon Hass who was then living. She departed this life in 1840, leaving as her heirs Lucinda who has since married Leroy Fuston and Louisa who has married Moses H. Fite. The husband of the said Sarah Hass departed this life in 1841. Said plaintiffs are seeking a settlement. 16 May 1850. (p.1-11).
Orphan Info for Will-Wilson Co TN dated Saturday, September 6, 1841
Wilson Co TN Wills - Book1-13, 1802-1850 (LDS Call # 976.854 P2pt) pg 135: Simon HAAS, sale, pages 149-252 1841 (1839-1842); pg 157 Simon HAAS settlement - Wills & Inventories, page 12 (1844-1850); page # 120 - Will of William SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS wife of Simon HAAS 26 Jan 1838. Wilson Co TN - Administrators bonds & letters (Mar 1838-Oct 1845) Thomas J. Sneed was appointed administrator for Simon Haas who is listed as having died without a will. Wilson Co TN - Administrators & Executors Settlements (May 1850-Mar 1858) pg 26. Sarah Haas widow of Simon Haas deceased and a legate of William Sneed Dec 3 Jun 1850 who died without a will is appointed executrix of the estate. Inventory of 29 Mar 1842 pg 325 of Susan B. SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS
1860 census, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN, p. 81
Thomas J. Sneed, 50, physician, VA
Ellen F., 24, TN
Nancy H., 18, TN
Elizabeth, 89, VA
William Hensly, 38, TN
Mary Johnson, 62, KY
Elizabeth died sometime before the 1870 census.
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William Murrell Sneed and Elizabeth Adam's children:
1. Martha Sneed, b. 5 Oct 1793, Franklin Co., VA; m. 4 Jan 1812 , Patrick Co., VA to James Fuson [b. 14 Apr 1791, Franklin Co., VA; d. 12 May 1864, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. 27 Oct 1884, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel.
The History of DeKalb County, Tennessee; Goodspeed Publishing Co.; 1887
"Hon. John A. Fuson, an eminent practicing physician and surgeon of the Fourth District, was born in 1815 in Champaign County, Ohio. He is the third of seven children (three living) of James and Martha (Sneed) Fuson, both of whom were natives of Patrick Co., VA. The father was of English descent, born in 1792. Two years after marriage he moved to Champaign County, Ohio, where he engaged in farming, occasionally preaching. He died in 1863. The mother was of French origin, born about 1795, and died in 1885."
1814 - They moved west to Champaign Co., OH.
Martha Sneed's children:
1) Rev. William Sneed Fuston, b. 14 Apr 1814, Patrick Co., VA; m. 23 Aug 1836 Champaign Co., OH to Sarah Harbour [b. 20 Jul 1817, Patrick Co., VA or Champaign Co., OH, daughter of Jesse Harbour and Jane Hall];
2) John A. Fuson b. 1815, Champaign Co., OH; m. 1847, Rome, Smith Co., OH to Martha L. Allen [b. 1826, White Co., TN; daughter of John W. Allen and Lucy W. Flowers];
When John was twenty-two (about 1837), he went to Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN and studied medicine under his uncle, Dr. Thomas J. Sneed.
3) Joseph Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819
4) Benjamin Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819; living with mother in 1880, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, age then 61.
5) Elizabeth Fuston, b. 26 Aug 1821
6) Anna Fuston, b. 09 Sep 1824
7) Nancy Caroline Fuston, b. 07 Jul 1829, Champaign Co., OH;
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2. James Sneed, b.c. 1795, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st 5 Nov 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Sally Lackey;
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
1820 census, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN,
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
James Sneed's children:
1) Son Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
2) Daughter Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
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3. Mary Sneed, b.c. 1797, Franklin Co., VA; m. 18 Oct 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Jeptha L. Fuson [b.c. 1795, Franklin Co., VA; 1840 in AR; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. by 1840.
15 Jul 1818 - Jeptha was bondsman at marriage of Jonathan Fuston and Rebecca Stanley.
Went to Missouri?
1840 - Jeptha and one daughter lived in Arkansas.
Mary Sneed's child (possibly others):
1) Daughter Fuson
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4. Son Sneed, b. 1795-1804; listed on 1820 census with parents, but d. by Jan 1838, as not listed on list of William's heirs.
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4. Sarah Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 9 May 1825, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN to Simon Haas [b. Aug 1810; d. by 6 Sep 1841]; she d. 1840, Wilson Co., TN; buried possibly Edwards-Fuston-Sneed Cemetery, Prosperity, Wilson Co., TN (as her two married daughters were later buried there).
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5. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Sneed, b. 1809, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st c. 1828 to Nancy Overall [d. 1846-1850, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of Abraham Overall]; m. 2nd 1 Jul 1858, Dekalb Co., TN to Ellen F. Johnson [b. 1834, TN]; he d. 1870-1880, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; buried possibly Eastview Cemetery, Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN.
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6. John A. Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 8 Feb 1841, Wilson Co., TN to Susan B. Hubbard
Name John A Sneed
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 08 Feb 1841
Event Place Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Susan B Hubbard
Spouse's Gender Female
[John d. 1841. Susan survived John, but died by Jul 1843. They had one child who died in infancy by Jul 1843.]
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
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Possible burial. He was the uncle of Abraham and John Sneed, both buried here. His daughter Martha was wife of John Fuston, and his daughter Mary was wife of Jeptha Fuston. Lucinda Hass Fuston, buried here with her husband, Leroy Fuston, was his granddaughter, the daughter of Sarah Sneed, as was Louisa Hass Fite, also buried here with her husband Moses H. Fite.
William married on 5 Mar 1792, Franklin Co., VA to Elizabeth Adams [b. 1772, VA; d. 1860-1870, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of William Adams]
William d. 23 Feb 1838, Wilson Co., TN.
Swinfield Rubel was surety for his marriage.
1804 SEPTEMBER COURT - (27 September 1804 Patrick Co., Va)
"Wm. Sneed & his Gang is to be considered as Oversaer(?) of the New Road from Silas Ratliffs into the near Bartlett Foley & it is Ordered that they do clear and keep the same in repair according to law."
9 Nov 1805 - "John Sneed to William Sneed 200 acres on Join Creek* land deed now Patrick Co, Virginia."
1808 - Patrick Co., VA MAY COURT (26 May 1808) - "William Sneed is recommended to the Executive as a proper & fit person to serve as Ensign in the Place of David Harbour resigned of a Company of Militia in the 1st Batalion."
1810 Patrick Co., VA personal property list:
William Snead
1 white tithable
0 slaves over 12
4 horses
1810 – William was commissioned as a Captain
PATRICK COUNTY, VA - COURT - Order Book "2" (Selected Entries, 1810) (31 May 1810)
"Brett Stovall Gentleman Presented in court a commission from the Governor and council appointing him Major of the first Batallion & qualyfied according to law.
Wm. Sneed as Captain the same."
Deed Book 3 (1807-1813), page 554-
3 March 1812 - "George Pigg, of Patrick County, sells to William Fuson, "IN TRUST" (i.e., mortgages) 120 acres of land to secure William Sneed, etc. Witnesses: Thomas Bartlett - James Fuson - John Massey, Proved and recorded August Court 1812."
26 February 1813 - Patrick Co., VA - William Sneed was named a Justice of the Peace.
1813
AUGUST COURT (26 August 1813) - Present: Munford Smith, Richard Thomas, Adam Turner, Robert Sharp & John Hall -- Gentlemen Justices of the Court
Phillip Penn, William Sneed, John Cardwell & Samuel Hanby Jr each quallifyed to their Commisions appointing them Justices of the Peace in & for the said County of Patrick agreeable to the Law in that case.
1814 – William Sneed mentioned in settlement of account with James Turner & his father Francis Turner's account. Signed William Hancock, John Hall, John Sneed
1815 - William Fuson witnessed father John's will, along with James and Abraham Sneed. William was named as an heir and as executor of his father's will.
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
William Sneed 2-0-1-0-0-1 0-1-0-1-0
One male over 45; b. by 1775 - William
One female 26-44; b. 1776-1794 -
One male 16-25; b. 1795-1804 -
One female 10-15; b. 1805-1810 - Sarah b. 1810
Two males under 10; b. 1810-1820 - Thomas b. 1809; John b. 1812
2 male slaves; 1 female slave
[next door]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
1 male slave
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
1824, Wilson Co., TN -
1824 Jane Gates sold to John Brasher 33 acres near Meetinghouse on Smith’s Fork. Begin . . . elm & beech not far from meeting house running west 116 poles to a branch between Aaron Ruyles tract & said Brasher thence down & with the meanders of said branch to a lynn tree on the bank of said branch thence east 95 poles to a red oak & white oak tree in the dividing line between Sneed & said Ruyles tracts thence north with said line to beginning. (O437)
1828 - From "Wilson County, TN Deed Books N-Z 1829 - 1853" page 49:
"William SNEED to Sarah HAAS and the heirs of her natural body, 85 acres on Smith's Fork for $500. 6 September 1830.
1830 census - where are William and Elizabeth??? They were apparently in Wilson Co., TN, as William dies there in 1838 and son John A. marries and dies there in 1841. His brother John is also not listed.
Hamilton and Grief? With mother mother-in-law? And Hamilton's wife? Who was she widow of?
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 130
Hamilton Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 2-1-2-0-1-0-1
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - Elizabeth
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Hamilton & Grief?
Two females 10-15; b. 1815-1820 -
One female 5-10; b. 1820-1825 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1825-1830 -
On page 152 were listed the sons of Thomas [son of John Sneed died 1815], John with his wife Ann Rich and possibly his brother Jefferson:
Son of Thomas
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 152
John Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 1-0-0-1
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - John b. 1800 and Jefferson
One female 15-20; b. 1810-1815 - Ann Rich Sneed
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
Son of Thomas
Abraham Sneed [not indexed due to bad penmanship]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
Abraham Sneed 1-0-0-0-2-1 0-0-0-1-1-1
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Abraham
One female 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Martha Brown Sneed
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Jefferson? & ?
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
[3 doors away from Abraham is his uncle John & cousin John J. with his new bride Ann Leach]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
John Sneed 1-0-0-0-1-1-1 1-0-0-0-1-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - John b. 1781 son of John Sr.
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - wife
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - John J. b. 1800
One male 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Grief?
One female 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Ann Leach Sneed
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
Jan 1838 - William died in Wilson Co., TN.
1840 census - Elizabeth is not found in Wilson or DeKalb Co., TN, unless she is the Elizabeth listed with Jefferson and John J. Sneed. But she was likely there, as John would be married there in 1841.
[Two doors away from Elizabeth Sneede. Father of John J., Jefferson, and Hamilton?]
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 283
John Sneede 0-0-0-0-0-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1790-1800 - John
3 slaves
[same page]
Abram Sneede
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Wilson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
widow of William?
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 282
Elizabeth Sneede
One female 60-70; b. 1770-1780 - Elizabeth
[3 doors away is Jefferson son of Thomas]
Jefferson Sneede 0-0-0-0-1 2-2-0-0-0-1
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Jefferson
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two females 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
[4 doors away is John son of Thomas]
John Sneede 2-2-2-0-0-1 0-0-2-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two males 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two females 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two males 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two males 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
John b. 1791
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 278
John Snead 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-1 0-0-0-0-0-0
One male 50-60; b. 1780-1790 - John
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Grief
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN
C. Hubbard is only Hubbard with marriage age daughter that could be Susan
1840, DeKalb Co., TN
Dr. Thomas J. Sneed Sr [son of William] and
J.J. Sneed [James, son of William???]
1840 census, DeKalb Co. TN, p. 233
J.J. Sneed 0-0-0-0-0-1 0-1-0-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 - James?
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
1841, Wilson Co., TN - Son John A. married. He could have stayed behind with cousins after his family went to DeKalb county, or come back to visit.
Jul 1843 -
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
By 1850, Elizabeth has moved to DeKalb County to live with her son Thomas Jefferson Sneed:
1850 census, Alexandria, De Kalb, Tennessee, House 4
Thomas J Sneed M 41 Virginia
A W H Sneed M 21 Tennessee
Eliza A Sneed F 19 Tennessee
Martha E T Sneed F 17 Tennessee
Cintha A Sneed F 14 Tennessee
Malissa F Sneed F 12 Tennessee
John W B Sneed M 10 Tennessee
Thos I Sneed M 8 Tennessee
Nancy C Sneed F 6 Tennessee
Louisa C Sneed F 4 Tennessee
Elizabeth Sneed F 78 Virginia
Five slaves, a man, a woman, and three children.
Jan 1858 - Thomas J. Sneed sued the administrator of his sister Sarah Sneed Haas over their inheritance. He lists their father William's children:
Jan 1858 - Wilson Co. TN Chancery Court Records 1842-1892 compiled by Thomas Partlow:
p.19
Thomas B. Dunn versus Anderson L. Davis, administrator of Isaiah Jones. Jan 1853. (p.380-385). p.10
Moses H. Fite, administrator of Sarah Hass, versus Thomas J. Sneed of Dekalb County. William Sneed departed this life in Wilson County in January 1838. He left as his heirs Thomas J. Sneed, John A. Sneed, Sarah Hass, formerly Sarah Sneed, Martha Fuston, formerly Martha Sneed, James Sneed, Mary Fuston, formerly Mary Sneed. At the time of the death of the said WIlliam Sneed, Sarah Hass was marred to Simon Hass who was then living. She departed this life in 1840, leaving as her heirs Lucinda who has since married Leroy Fuston and Louisa who has married Moses H. Fite. The husband of the said Sarah Hass departed this life in 1841. Said plaintiffs are seeking a settlement. 16 May 1850. (p.1-11).
Orphan Info for Will-Wilson Co TN dated Saturday, September 6, 1841
Wilson Co TN Wills - Book1-13, 1802-1850 (LDS Call # 976.854 P2pt) pg 135: Simon HAAS, sale, pages 149-252 1841 (1839-1842); pg 157 Simon HAAS settlement - Wills & Inventories, page 12 (1844-1850); page # 120 - Will of William SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS wife of Simon HAAS 26 Jan 1838. Wilson Co TN - Administrators bonds & letters (Mar 1838-Oct 1845) Thomas J. Sneed was appointed administrator for Simon Haas who is listed as having died without a will. Wilson Co TN - Administrators & Executors Settlements (May 1850-Mar 1858) pg 26. Sarah Haas widow of Simon Haas deceased and a legate of William Sneed Dec 3 Jun 1850 who died without a will is appointed executrix of the estate. Inventory of 29 Mar 1842 pg 325 of Susan B. SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS
1860 census, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN, p. 81
Thomas J. Sneed, 50, physician, VA
Ellen F., 24, TN
Nancy H., 18, TN
Elizabeth, 89, VA
William Hensly, 38, TN
Mary Johnson, 62, KY
Elizabeth died sometime before the 1870 census.
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William Murrell Sneed and Elizabeth Adam's children:
1. Martha Sneed, b. 5 Oct 1793, Franklin Co., VA; m. 4 Jan 1812 , Patrick Co., VA to James Fuson [b. 14 Apr 1791, Franklin Co., VA; d. 12 May 1864, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. 27 Oct 1884, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel.
The History of DeKalb County, Tennessee; Goodspeed Publishing Co.; 1887
"Hon. John A. Fuson, an eminent practicing physician and surgeon of the Fourth District, was born in 1815 in Champaign County, Ohio. He is the third of seven children (three living) of James and Martha (Sneed) Fuson, both of whom were natives of Patrick Co., VA. The father was of English descent, born in 1792. Two years after marriage he moved to Champaign County, Ohio, where he engaged in farming, occasionally preaching. He died in 1863. The mother was of French origin, born about 1795, and died in 1885."
1814 - They moved west to Champaign Co., OH.
Martha Sneed's children:
1) Rev. William Sneed Fuston, b. 14 Apr 1814, Patrick Co., VA; m. 23 Aug 1836 Champaign Co., OH to Sarah Harbour [b. 20 Jul 1817, Patrick Co., VA or Champaign Co., OH, daughter of Jesse Harbour and Jane Hall];
2) John A. Fuson b. 1815, Champaign Co., OH; m. 1847, Rome, Smith Co., OH to Martha L. Allen [b. 1826, White Co., TN; daughter of John W. Allen and Lucy W. Flowers];
When John was twenty-two (about 1837), he went to Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN and studied medicine under his uncle, Dr. Thomas J. Sneed.
3) Joseph Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819
4) Benjamin Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819; living with mother in 1880, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, age then 61.
5) Elizabeth Fuston, b. 26 Aug 1821
6) Anna Fuston, b. 09 Sep 1824
7) Nancy Caroline Fuston, b. 07 Jul 1829, Champaign Co., OH;
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2. James Sneed, b.c. 1795, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st 5 Nov 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Sally Lackey;
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
1820 census, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN,
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
James Sneed's children:
1) Son Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
2) Daughter Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
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3. Mary Sneed, b.c. 1797, Franklin Co., VA; m. 18 Oct 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Jeptha L. Fuson [b.c. 1795, Franklin Co., VA; 1840 in AR; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. by 1840.
15 Jul 1818 - Jeptha was bondsman at marriage of Jonathan Fuston and Rebecca Stanley.
Went to Missouri?
1840 - Jeptha and one daughter lived in Arkansas.
Mary Sneed's child (possibly others):
1) Daughter Fuson
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4. Son Sneed, b. 1795-1804; listed on 1820 census with parents, but d. by Jan 1838, as not listed on list of William's heirs.
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4. Sarah Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 9 May 1825, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN to Simon Haas [b. Aug 1810; d. by 6 Sep 1841]; she d. 1840, Wilson Co., TN; buried possibly Edwards-Fuston-Sneed Cemetery, Prosperity, Wilson Co., TN (as her two married daughters were later buried there).
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5. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Sneed, b. 1809, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st c. 1828 to Nancy Overall [d. 1846-1850, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of Abraham Overall]; m. 2nd 1 Jul 1858, Dekalb Co., TN to Ellen F. Johnson [b. 1834, TN]; he d. 1870-1880, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; buried possibly Eastview Cemetery, Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN.
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6. John A. Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 8 Feb 1841, Wilson Co., TN to Susan B. Hubbard
Name John A Sneed
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 08 Feb 1841
Event Place Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Susan B Hubbard
Spouse's Gender Female
[John d. 1841. Susan survived John, but died by Jul 1843. They had one child who died in infancy by Jul 1843.]
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
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William married on 5 Mar 1792, Franklin Co., VA to Elizabeth Adams [b. 1772, VA; d. 1860-1870, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of William Adams]
William d. 23 Feb 1838, Wilson Co., TN.
Swinfield Rubel was surety for his marriage.
1804 SEPTEMBER COURT - (27 September 1804 Patrick Co., Va)
"Wm. Sneed & his Gang is to be considered as Oversaer(?) of the New Road from Silas Ratliffs into the near Bartlett Foley & it is Ordered that they do clear and keep the same in repair according to law."
9 Nov 1805 - "John Sneed to William Sneed 200 acres on Join Creek* land deed now Patrick Co, Virginia."
1808 - Patrick Co., VA MAY COURT (26 May 1808) - "William Sneed is recommended to the Executive as a proper & fit person to serve as Ensign in the Place of David Harbour resigned of a Company of Militia in the 1st Batalion."
1810 Patrick Co., VA personal property list:
William Snead
1 white tithable
0 slaves over 12
4 horses
1810 – William was commissioned as a Captain
PATRICK COUNTY, VA - COURT - Order Book "2" (Selected Entries, 1810) (31 May 1810)
"Brett Stovall Gentleman Presented in court a commission from the Governor and council appointing him Major of the first Batallion & qualyfied according to law.
Wm. Sneed as Captain the same."
Deed Book 3 (1807-1813), page 554-
3 March 1812 - "George Pigg, of Patrick County, sells to William Fuson, "IN TRUST" (i.e., mortgages) 120 acres of land to secure William Sneed, etc. Witnesses: Thomas Bartlett - James Fuson - John Massey, Proved and recorded August Court 1812."
26 February 1813 - Patrick Co., VA - William Sneed was named a Justice of the Peace.
1813
AUGUST COURT (26 August 1813) - Present: Munford Smith, Richard Thomas, Adam Turner, Robert Sharp & John Hall -- Gentlemen Justices of the Court
Phillip Penn, William Sneed, John Cardwell & Samuel Hanby Jr each quallifyed to their Commisions appointing them Justices of the Peace in & for the said County of Patrick agreeable to the Law in that case.
1814 – William Sneed mentioned in settlement of account with James Turner & his father Francis Turner's account. Signed William Hancock, John Hall, John Sneed
1815 - William Fuson witnessed father John's will, along with James and Abraham Sneed. William was named as an heir and as executor of his father's will.
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
William Sneed 2-0-1-0-0-1 0-1-0-1-0
One male over 45; b. by 1775 - William
One female 26-44; b. 1776-1794 -
One male 16-25; b. 1795-1804 -
One female 10-15; b. 1805-1810 - Sarah b. 1810
Two males under 10; b. 1810-1820 - Thomas b. 1809; John b. 1812
2 male slaves; 1 female slave
[next door]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
1 male slave
1820 Wilson Co., TN, Lebanon, p. 414
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
1824, Wilson Co., TN -
1824 Jane Gates sold to John Brasher 33 acres near Meetinghouse on Smith’s Fork. Begin . . . elm & beech not far from meeting house running west 116 poles to a branch between Aaron Ruyles tract & said Brasher thence down & with the meanders of said branch to a lynn tree on the bank of said branch thence east 95 poles to a red oak & white oak tree in the dividing line between Sneed & said Ruyles tracts thence north with said line to beginning. (O437)
1828 - From "Wilson County, TN Deed Books N-Z 1829 - 1853" page 49:
"William SNEED to Sarah HAAS and the heirs of her natural body, 85 acres on Smith's Fork for $500. 6 September 1830.
1830 census - where are William and Elizabeth??? They were apparently in Wilson Co., TN, as William dies there in 1838 and son John A. marries and dies there in 1841. His brother John is also not listed.
Hamilton and Grief? With mother mother-in-law? And Hamilton's wife? Who was she widow of?
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 130
Hamilton Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 2-1-2-0-1-0-1
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - Elizabeth
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Hamilton & Grief?
Two females 10-15; b. 1815-1820 -
One female 5-10; b. 1820-1825 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1825-1830 -
On page 152 were listed the sons of Thomas [son of John Sneed died 1815], John with his wife Ann Rich and possibly his brother Jefferson:
Son of Thomas
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 152
John Sneed 0-0-0-0-2 1-0-0-1
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - John b. 1800 and Jefferson
One female 15-20; b. 1810-1815 - Ann Rich Sneed
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
Son of Thomas
Abraham Sneed [not indexed due to bad penmanship]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
Abraham Sneed 1-0-0-0-2-1 0-0-0-1-1-1
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Abraham
One female 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - Martha Brown Sneed
Two males 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Jefferson? & ?
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 -
[3 doors away from Abraham is his uncle John & cousin John J. with his new bride Ann Leach]
1830 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 156
John Sneed 1-0-0-0-1-1-1 1-0-0-0-1-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - John b. 1781 son of John Sr.
One female 40-50; b. 1780-1790 - wife
One male 30-40; b. 1790-1800 - John J. b. 1800
One male 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Grief?
One female 20-30; b. 1800-1810 - Ann Leach Sneed
One male under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
One female under 5; b. 1825-1830 - son of John J.
Jan 1838 - William died in Wilson Co., TN.
1840 census - Elizabeth is not found in Wilson or DeKalb Co., TN, unless she is the Elizabeth listed with Jefferson and John J. Sneed. But she was likely there, as John would be married there in 1841.
[Two doors away from Elizabeth Sneede. Father of John J., Jefferson, and Hamilton?]
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 283
John Sneede 0-0-0-0-0-0-1
One male 40-50; b. 1790-1800 - John
3 slaves
[same page]
Abram Sneede
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Wilson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
widow of William?
1840 census, Wilson, Tennessee, Page 282
Elizabeth Sneede
One female 60-70; b. 1770-1780 - Elizabeth
[3 doors away is Jefferson son of Thomas]
Jefferson Sneede 0-0-0-0-1 2-2-0-0-0-1
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Jefferson
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two females 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two females 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
[4 doors away is John son of Thomas]
John Sneede 2-2-2-0-0-1 0-0-2-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
Two males 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two females 10-15; b. 1825-1830 -
Two males 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
Two males 0-5; b. 1835-1840 -
John b. 1791
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN, p. 278
John Snead 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-1 0-0-0-0-0-0
One male 50-60; b. 1780-1790 - John
One male 20-30; b. 1810-1820 - Grief
1840 census, Wilson Co., TN
C. Hubbard is only Hubbard with marriage age daughter that could be Susan
1840, DeKalb Co., TN
Dr. Thomas J. Sneed Sr [son of William] and
J.J. Sneed [James, son of William???]
1840 census, DeKalb Co. TN, p. 233
J.J. Sneed 0-0-0-0-0-1 0-1-0-0-0-1
One male 30-40; b. 1800-1810 - James?
One female 30-40; b. 1800-1810 -
One female 5-10; b. 1830-1835 -
1841, Wilson Co., TN - Son John A. married. He could have stayed behind with cousins after his family went to DeKalb county, or come back to visit.
Jul 1843 -
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
By 1850, Elizabeth has moved to DeKalb County to live with her son Thomas Jefferson Sneed:
1850 census, Alexandria, De Kalb, Tennessee, House 4
Thomas J Sneed M 41 Virginia
A W H Sneed M 21 Tennessee
Eliza A Sneed F 19 Tennessee
Martha E T Sneed F 17 Tennessee
Cintha A Sneed F 14 Tennessee
Malissa F Sneed F 12 Tennessee
John W B Sneed M 10 Tennessee
Thos I Sneed M 8 Tennessee
Nancy C Sneed F 6 Tennessee
Louisa C Sneed F 4 Tennessee
Elizabeth Sneed F 78 Virginia
Five slaves, a man, a woman, and three children.
Jan 1858 - Thomas J. Sneed sued the administrator of his sister Sarah Sneed Haas over their inheritance. He lists their father William's children:
Jan 1858 - Wilson Co. TN Chancery Court Records 1842-1892 compiled by Thomas Partlow:
p.19
Thomas B. Dunn versus Anderson L. Davis, administrator of Isaiah Jones. Jan 1853. (p.380-385). p.10
Moses H. Fite, administrator of Sarah Hass, versus Thomas J. Sneed of Dekalb County. William Sneed departed this life in Wilson County in January 1838. He left as his heirs Thomas J. Sneed, John A. Sneed, Sarah Hass, formerly Sarah Sneed, Martha Fuston, formerly Martha Sneed, James Sneed, Mary Fuston, formerly Mary Sneed. At the time of the death of the said WIlliam Sneed, Sarah Hass was marred to Simon Hass who was then living. She departed this life in 1840, leaving as her heirs Lucinda who has since married Leroy Fuston and Louisa who has married Moses H. Fite. The husband of the said Sarah Hass departed this life in 1841. Said plaintiffs are seeking a settlement. 16 May 1850. (p.1-11).
Orphan Info for Will-Wilson Co TN dated Saturday, September 6, 1841
Wilson Co TN Wills - Book1-13, 1802-1850 (LDS Call # 976.854 P2pt) pg 135: Simon HAAS, sale, pages 149-252 1841 (1839-1842); pg 157 Simon HAAS settlement - Wills & Inventories, page 12 (1844-1850); page # 120 - Will of William SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS wife of Simon HAAS 26 Jan 1838. Wilson Co TN - Administrators bonds & letters (Mar 1838-Oct 1845) Thomas J. Sneed was appointed administrator for Simon Haas who is listed as having died without a will. Wilson Co TN - Administrators & Executors Settlements (May 1850-Mar 1858) pg 26. Sarah Haas widow of Simon Haas deceased and a legate of William Sneed Dec 3 Jun 1850 who died without a will is appointed executrix of the estate. Inventory of 29 Mar 1842 pg 325 of Susan B. SNEED lists daughter Sarah HAAS
1860 census, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN, p. 81
Thomas J. Sneed, 50, physician, VA
Ellen F., 24, TN
Nancy H., 18, TN
Elizabeth, 89, VA
William Hensly, 38, TN
Mary Johnson, 62, KY
Elizabeth died sometime before the 1870 census.
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William Murrell Sneed and Elizabeth Adam's children:
1. Martha Sneed, b. 5 Oct 1793, Franklin Co., VA; m. 4 Jan 1812 , Patrick Co., VA to James Fuson [b. 14 Apr 1791, Franklin Co., VA; d. 12 May 1864, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. 27 Oct 1884, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH; buried Wesley Chapel.
The History of DeKalb County, Tennessee; Goodspeed Publishing Co.; 1887
"Hon. John A. Fuson, an eminent practicing physician and surgeon of the Fourth District, was born in 1815 in Champaign County, Ohio. He is the third of seven children (three living) of James and Martha (Sneed) Fuson, both of whom were natives of Patrick Co., VA. The father was of English descent, born in 1792. Two years after marriage he moved to Champaign County, Ohio, where he engaged in farming, occasionally preaching. He died in 1863. The mother was of French origin, born about 1795, and died in 1885."
1814 - They moved west to Champaign Co., OH.
Martha Sneed's children:
1) Rev. William Sneed Fuston, b. 14 Apr 1814, Patrick Co., VA; m. 23 Aug 1836 Champaign Co., OH to Sarah Harbour [b. 20 Jul 1817, Patrick Co., VA or Champaign Co., OH, daughter of Jesse Harbour and Jane Hall];
2) John A. Fuson b. 1815, Champaign Co., OH; m. 1847, Rome, Smith Co., OH to Martha L. Allen [b. 1826, White Co., TN; daughter of John W. Allen and Lucy W. Flowers];
When John was twenty-two (about 1837), he went to Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN and studied medicine under his uncle, Dr. Thomas J. Sneed.
3) Joseph Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819
4) Benjamin Fuston, b. 22 Apr 1819; living with mother in 1880, Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, age then 61.
5) Elizabeth Fuston, b. 26 Aug 1821
6) Anna Fuston, b. 09 Sep 1824
7) Nancy Caroline Fuston, b. 07 Jul 1829, Champaign Co., OH;
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2. James Sneed, b.c. 1795, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st 5 Nov 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Sally Lackey;
Name James Sneed
Spouse's Name Sally Lackey
Event Date 05 Nov 1816
Event Place Patrick, Virginia
1816 - Deed Book 4 (1813-1817) page 384 -
28 November 1816 - William Fuson, of Patrick County, sells to Thomas R. Hall, of the same county, for $500.00 - a total of 579 acres of land in said county, on the south side of Smith's River, adjoining lands of Thorp - Calloway - Robertson, etc. Witnesses: William Sneed - James Snead - Daniel R. Pedigo. Proved by witnesses April Court 1817.
1820 census, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN,
[next door to parents]
James Sneed 1-0-0-1-0-0 1-0-1-0-0
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802 - James
One female 16-25; b. 1795-1804 - wife
One male under 10; b. 1810-1820 - son
One female under 10; b. 1810-1820 - daughter
1 male slave
James Sneed's children:
1) Son Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
2) Daughter Sneed, b. 1810-1820, Patrick Co., VA or Wilson Co., TN;
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3. Mary Sneed, b.c. 1797, Franklin Co., VA; m. 18 Oct 1816, Patrick Co., VA to Jeptha L. Fuson [b.c. 1795, Franklin Co., VA; 1840 in AR; son of William Fuson and Hannah Bates]; she d. by 1840.
15 Jul 1818 - Jeptha was bondsman at marriage of Jonathan Fuston and Rebecca Stanley.
Went to Missouri?
1840 - Jeptha and one daughter lived in Arkansas.
Mary Sneed's child (possibly others):
1) Daughter Fuson
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4. Son Sneed, b. 1795-1804; listed on 1820 census with parents, but d. by Jan 1838, as not listed on list of William's heirs.
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4. Sarah Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 9 May 1825, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN to Simon Haas [b. Aug 1810; d. by 6 Sep 1841]; she d. 1840, Wilson Co., TN; buried possibly Edwards-Fuston-Sneed Cemetery, Prosperity, Wilson Co., TN (as her two married daughters were later buried there).
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5. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Sneed, b. 1809, Patrick Co., VA; m. 1st c. 1828 to Nancy Overall [d. 1846-1850, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; daughter of Abraham Overall]; m. 2nd 1 Jul 1858, Dekalb Co., TN to Ellen F. Johnson [b. 1834, TN]; he d. 1870-1880, Alexandria, Dekalb Co., TN; buried possibly Eastview Cemetery, Alexandria, DeKalb Co., TN.
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6. John A. Sneed, b. 1810, Patrick Co., VA; m. 8 Feb 1841, Wilson Co., TN to Susan B. Hubbard
Name John A Sneed
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 08 Feb 1841
Event Place Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Susan B Hubbard
Spouse's Gender Female
[John d. 1841. Susan survived John, but died by Jul 1843. They had one child who died in infancy by Jul 1843.]
5664 - 1843 July 29 - (Bill) Thomas J. SNEED of DeCalb Co., exor. of William SNEED, dec'd. Against Elias P. HUBBARD of Wilson Co., TN surviving admr. of John A. SNEED, dec'd. and of Elijah C. JENNINGS of Wilson Co., TN admr. of Susan B. SNEED, dec'd.... William SNEED died in 1838 testate. That himself together with his brother John A. SNEED was apt'd. exor. in the estate of William. Before estate wound up, John A. SNEED died in 1841 intestate and Elias P. HUBBARD and Susan B. SNEED admrs. of his estate and before they had completed the administration Susan B. SNEED died intestate and Elijah C. JENNINGS took out letters of admr. John A. was indebted to William SNEED.... Susan left one infant child which has since died and your orator has taken out letters of admr. on the estate of the infant child.... Infant is entitled to 2/3 of the estate of John A. SNEED, dec'd.
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