In 1825, Nicholas was born to Tabitha Ann Owens and Hugh Sehorn. His parents were native Virginians who married December 17, 1817, in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Jefferson County Tennessee was/is the middle point between Virginia and Alabama, the next point in their migration.
Prior to marriage, Hugh Sehorn served in the War of 1812 having enlisted in Jefferson County, Tennessee, September 20, 1814. He served in Captain Reuben Tipton's Company of East Tennessee as a mounted gunman. Hugh was discharged May 1, 1815 per service pension records (W.O.#29031 and W.C. #29501). He married Tabitha a year and a half after his discharge.
Between 1817 and 1825, the family moved from Tennessee to Alabama where census records note that Nicholas was born. Like many pioneer families of the period, various records document that the Sehorns were migrating toward the "new territory," most likely for land.
Per tax lists, the family indeed continued westward having arrived in Union County, Arkansas by 1838. The county bordered Louisiana. The Territory of Arkansas had been admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836, just two years prior. By this time, Nicholas was in his youth.
At the 1840 census, records reflect that Nicholas was living with parents, three brothers, and one sister. The household also included two slaves, for a total of nine:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 2
On July 18, 1848, Nicholas married Sarah Emma Mouser, in Union County. Sarah was from nearby Hempstead County. The Mousers were land owners in that county. At the time of their marriage, Nicholas was approximately 23 years of age, and Sarah, 15.
According to 1850 census records, Nicholas and Sarah continued to reside in Franklin, Union County after their marriage as they were enumerated with one child, Susana, born the year before (1849). His mother was enumerated in the same census, also in Franklin, Union county, with the younger siblings of Nicholas: Elizabeth (b. abt. 1833), Thomas (b. abt. 1836), and William J. (b. abt. 1839). Hugh was not listed.
In 1857, his father, Hugh Sehorn, received a forty acre land grant in Union county and another forty acres in 1859. This doubled the elder Sehorn's holdings. Both land grant documents were signed by President James Buchannan. Buchannan was the 15th President of the United States (1857–1861). Abraham Lincoln would follow Buchannan as President.
By 1860, Nicholas migrated with his wife and children to Carouse, Hempstead County, Arkansas. The census included five more children that had been born since the previous: Sosson S., Mary E., Margaret A., Sarah E., and Florance A. Sehorn. His parents continued to live in Union County, in close proximity to Hempstead. War between the states was brewing and could have been the reason for their move.
In 1861, the Civil War began and Arkansas declared its secession from the Union. The 19th Arkansas Regiment was organized from seven companies from Hempstead, Pike, Polk and Sevier counties. Three additional companies from Hempstead, Scott and Sevier were later added, the last (Company K) on March 3, 1862. Nicholas resided in Hempstead County at that time and was within the age of men needed for service.
Nicholas joined the Confederate cause as did his younger brother, William Jackson Sehorn. Unfortunately, William Jackson died just two months after Nicholas enlisted. He is buried in Richmond Virginia. Although Montgomery, Alabama, was selected as the first Confederate capital, Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the majority of the American Civil War. It was the central location for ammunition, weapons, supplies, and manpower for the Confederate States Army and the target of numerous attacks by the Union Army. Cemetery records for William reflect his Confederate service with an Arkansas regiment.
According to military records, Nicholas enlisted and served the Confederacy in Dawson's/Hardy's Regiment of the Arkansas Infantry, Company D. Organized around February of 1863 by consolidating the portions of the 19th (Dawson's) and 24th Infantry Regiments and Crawford's Infantry Battalion that were not captured at the battle of Arkansas Post on January 11th, 1863. The regimental commander was Colonel Charles L. Dawson, assisted by Lt. Col. William R. Hardy and Major Francis H. Wood. The Civil War ended in 1865. During, or thereafter, the family again moved.
1870 census records reflect that the family continued further north to Marion, Sebastian County, Arkansas where they permanently settled. Their post office was noted as Jenny Lind. As in the previous decade, five more children had been added to the family: Lorenzo, Hugh D., Nicholas M., Lollula J. (Tilula J.), and William Thomas Sehorn, for a total of eleven children. It is unknown exactly when Hugh and Tabitha joined Nicholas and his family in moving to Sebastian County. They were enumerated with the last name being spelled Seahorn:
Nicholas Seahorn 45
Sarah Seahorn 38
Mary E Seahorn 16
Margaret Seahorn 14
Sarah Seahorn 12
Lorenzo Seahorn 10
Hugh D Seahorn 8
Nicholas M Seahorn 6
Lollula J Seahorn 2
William Thos Seahorn 2/12
In 1873, Hugh Sehorn, father of Nicholas, died. Though not the oldest grave in the cemetery, the birth year of 1793 for Hugh Sehorn dates him as the second oldest person buried at Steep Hill Cemetery in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Hugh preceded his wife in death.
By the 1880 census, Tabitha, widowed, had moved to her son's household. She was enumerated with Nicholas, his wife Sarah, and four of their children. Tabitha died just one year later, in 1881, at the age of 62. She was buried by her husband at Steep Hill.
Nicholas died in September of 1893 at the age of 67. Sarah died in July of 1895. Both Nicholas and Sarah are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
*Historical notes on Nicholas and Sarah Seahorn researched and documented by Gina Caperton Ervin, Steep Hill Cemetery board member.
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Prior to marriage, Hugh Sehorn served in the War of 1812 having enlisted in Jefferson County, Tennessee, September 20, 1814. He served in Captain Reuben Tipton's Company of East Tennessee as a mounted gunman. Hugh was discharged May 1, 1815 per service pension records (W.O.#29031 and W.C. #29501). He married Tabitha a year and a half after his discharge.
Between 1817 and 1825, the family moved from Tennessee to Alabama where census records note that Nicholas was born. Like many pioneer families of the period, various records document that the Sehorns were migrating toward the "new territory," most likely for land.
Per tax lists, the family indeed continued westward having arrived in Union County, Arkansas by 1838. The county bordered Louisiana. The Territory of Arkansas had been admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836, just two years prior. By this time, Nicholas was in his youth.
At the 1840 census, records reflect that Nicholas was living with parents, three brothers, and one sister. The household also included two slaves, for a total of nine:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 2
On July 18, 1848, Nicholas married Sarah Emma Mouser, in Union County. Sarah was from nearby Hempstead County. The Mousers were land owners in that county. At the time of their marriage, Nicholas was approximately 23 years of age, and Sarah, 15.
According to 1850 census records, Nicholas and Sarah continued to reside in Franklin, Union County after their marriage as they were enumerated with one child, Susana, born the year before (1849). His mother was enumerated in the same census, also in Franklin, Union county, with the younger siblings of Nicholas: Elizabeth (b. abt. 1833), Thomas (b. abt. 1836), and William J. (b. abt. 1839). Hugh was not listed.
In 1857, his father, Hugh Sehorn, received a forty acre land grant in Union county and another forty acres in 1859. This doubled the elder Sehorn's holdings. Both land grant documents were signed by President James Buchannan. Buchannan was the 15th President of the United States (1857–1861). Abraham Lincoln would follow Buchannan as President.
By 1860, Nicholas migrated with his wife and children to Carouse, Hempstead County, Arkansas. The census included five more children that had been born since the previous: Sosson S., Mary E., Margaret A., Sarah E., and Florance A. Sehorn. His parents continued to live in Union County, in close proximity to Hempstead. War between the states was brewing and could have been the reason for their move.
In 1861, the Civil War began and Arkansas declared its secession from the Union. The 19th Arkansas Regiment was organized from seven companies from Hempstead, Pike, Polk and Sevier counties. Three additional companies from Hempstead, Scott and Sevier were later added, the last (Company K) on March 3, 1862. Nicholas resided in Hempstead County at that time and was within the age of men needed for service.
Nicholas joined the Confederate cause as did his younger brother, William Jackson Sehorn. Unfortunately, William Jackson died just two months after Nicholas enlisted. He is buried in Richmond Virginia. Although Montgomery, Alabama, was selected as the first Confederate capital, Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the majority of the American Civil War. It was the central location for ammunition, weapons, supplies, and manpower for the Confederate States Army and the target of numerous attacks by the Union Army. Cemetery records for William reflect his Confederate service with an Arkansas regiment.
According to military records, Nicholas enlisted and served the Confederacy in Dawson's/Hardy's Regiment of the Arkansas Infantry, Company D. Organized around February of 1863 by consolidating the portions of the 19th (Dawson's) and 24th Infantry Regiments and Crawford's Infantry Battalion that were not captured at the battle of Arkansas Post on January 11th, 1863. The regimental commander was Colonel Charles L. Dawson, assisted by Lt. Col. William R. Hardy and Major Francis H. Wood. The Civil War ended in 1865. During, or thereafter, the family again moved.
1870 census records reflect that the family continued further north to Marion, Sebastian County, Arkansas where they permanently settled. Their post office was noted as Jenny Lind. As in the previous decade, five more children had been added to the family: Lorenzo, Hugh D., Nicholas M., Lollula J. (Tilula J.), and William Thomas Sehorn, for a total of eleven children. It is unknown exactly when Hugh and Tabitha joined Nicholas and his family in moving to Sebastian County. They were enumerated with the last name being spelled Seahorn:
Nicholas Seahorn 45
Sarah Seahorn 38
Mary E Seahorn 16
Margaret Seahorn 14
Sarah Seahorn 12
Lorenzo Seahorn 10
Hugh D Seahorn 8
Nicholas M Seahorn 6
Lollula J Seahorn 2
William Thos Seahorn 2/12
In 1873, Hugh Sehorn, father of Nicholas, died. Though not the oldest grave in the cemetery, the birth year of 1793 for Hugh Sehorn dates him as the second oldest person buried at Steep Hill Cemetery in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Hugh preceded his wife in death.
By the 1880 census, Tabitha, widowed, had moved to her son's household. She was enumerated with Nicholas, his wife Sarah, and four of their children. Tabitha died just one year later, in 1881, at the age of 62. She was buried by her husband at Steep Hill.
Nicholas died in September of 1893 at the age of 67. Sarah died in July of 1895. Both Nicholas and Sarah are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
*Historical notes on Nicholas and Sarah Seahorn researched and documented by Gina Caperton Ervin, Steep Hill Cemetery board member.
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In 1825, Nicholas was born to Tabitha Ann Owens and Hugh Sehorn. His parents were native Virginians who married December 17, 1817, in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Jefferson County Tennessee was/is the middle point between Virginia and Alabama, the next point in their migration.
Prior to marriage, Hugh Sehorn served in the War of 1812 having enlisted in Jefferson County, Tennessee, September 20, 1814. He served in Captain Reuben Tipton's Company of East Tennessee as a mounted gunman. Hugh was discharged May 1, 1815 per service pension records (W.O.#29031 and W.C. #29501). He married Tabitha a year and a half after his discharge.
Between 1817 and 1825, the family moved from Tennessee to Alabama where census records note that Nicholas was born. Like many pioneer families of the period, various records document that the Sehorns were migrating toward the "new territory," most likely for land.
Per tax lists, the family indeed continued westward having arrived in Union County, Arkansas by 1838. The county bordered Louisiana. The Territory of Arkansas had been admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836, just two years prior. By this time, Nicholas was in his youth.
At the 1840 census, records reflect that Nicholas was living with parents, three brothers, and one sister. The household also included two slaves, for a total of nine:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 2
On July 18, 1848, Nicholas married Sarah Emma Mouser, in Union County. Sarah was from nearby Hempstead County. The Mousers were land owners in that county. At the time of their marriage, Nicholas was approximately 23 years of age, and Sarah, 15.
According to 1850 census records, Nicholas and Sarah continued to reside in Franklin, Union County after their marriage as they were enumerated with one child, Susana, born the year before (1849). His mother was enumerated in the same census, also in Franklin, Union county, with the younger siblings of Nicholas: Elizabeth (b. abt. 1833), Thomas (b. abt. 1836), and William J. (b. abt. 1839). Hugh was not listed.
In 1857, his father, Hugh Sehorn, received a forty acre land grant in Union county and another forty acres in 1859. This doubled the elder Sehorn's holdings. Both land grant documents were signed by President James Buchannan. Buchannan was the 15th President of the United States (1857–1861). Abraham Lincoln would follow Buchannan as President.
By 1860, Nicholas migrated with his wife and children to Carouse, Hempstead County, Arkansas. The census included five more children that had been born since the previous: Sosson S., Mary E., Margaret A., Sarah E., and Florance A. Sehorn. His parents continued to live in Union County, in close proximity to Hempstead. War between the states was brewing and could have been the reason for their move.
In 1861, the Civil War began and Arkansas declared its secession from the Union. The 19th Arkansas Regiment was organized from seven companies from Hempstead, Pike, Polk and Sevier counties. Three additional companies from Hempstead, Scott and Sevier were later added, the last (Company K) on March 3, 1862. Nicholas resided in Hempstead County at that time and was within the age of men needed for service.
Nicholas joined the Confederate cause as did his younger brother, William Jackson Sehorn. Unfortunately, William Jackson died just two months after Nicholas enlisted. He is buried in Richmond Virginia. Although Montgomery, Alabama, was selected as the first Confederate capital, Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the majority of the American Civil War. It was the central location for ammunition, weapons, supplies, and manpower for the Confederate States Army and the target of numerous attacks by the Union Army. Cemetery records for William reflect his Confederate service with an Arkansas regiment.
According to military records, Nicholas enlisted and served the Confederacy in Dawson's/Hardy's Regiment of the Arkansas Infantry, Company D. Organized around February of 1863 by consolidating the portions of the 19th (Dawson's) and 24th Infantry Regiments and Crawford's Infantry Battalion that were not captured at the battle of Arkansas Post on January 11th, 1863. The regimental commander was Colonel Charles L. Dawson, assisted by Lt. Col. William R. Hardy and Major Francis H. Wood. The Civil War ended in 1865. During, or thereafter, the family again moved.
1870 census records reflect that the family continued further north to Marion, Sebastian County, Arkansas where they permanently settled. Their post office was noted as Jenny Lind. As in the previous decade, five more children had been added to the family: Lorenzo, Hugh D., Nicholas M., Lollula J. (Tilula J.), and William Thomas Sehorn, for a total of eleven children. It is unknown exactly when Hugh and Tabitha joined Nicholas and his family in moving to Sebastian County. They were enumerated with the last name being spelled Seahorn:
Nicholas Seahorn 45
Sarah Seahorn 38
Mary E Seahorn 16
Margaret Seahorn 14
Sarah Seahorn 12
Lorenzo Seahorn 10
Hugh D Seahorn 8
Nicholas M Seahorn 6
Lollula J Seahorn 2
William Thos Seahorn 2/12
In 1873, Hugh Sehorn, father of Nicholas, died. Though not the oldest grave in the cemetery, the birth year of 1793 for Hugh Sehorn dates him as the second oldest person buried at Steep Hill Cemetery in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Hugh preceded his wife in death.
By the 1880 census, Tabitha, widowed, had moved to her son's household. She was enumerated with Nicholas, his wife Sarah, and four of their children. Tabitha died just one year later, in 1881, at the age of 62. She was buried by her husband at Steep Hill.
Nicholas died in September of 1893 at the age of 67. Sarah died in July of 1895. Both Nicholas and Sarah are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
*Historical notes on Nicholas and Sarah Seahorn researched and documented by Gina Caperton Ervin, Steep Hill Cemetery board member.
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Prior to marriage, Hugh Sehorn served in the War of 1812 having enlisted in Jefferson County, Tennessee, September 20, 1814. He served in Captain Reuben Tipton's Company of East Tennessee as a mounted gunman. Hugh was discharged May 1, 1815 per service pension records (W.O.#29031 and W.C. #29501). He married Tabitha a year and a half after his discharge.
Between 1817 and 1825, the family moved from Tennessee to Alabama where census records note that Nicholas was born. Like many pioneer families of the period, various records document that the Sehorns were migrating toward the "new territory," most likely for land.
Per tax lists, the family indeed continued westward having arrived in Union County, Arkansas by 1838. The county bordered Louisiana. The Territory of Arkansas had been admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836, just two years prior. By this time, Nicholas was in his youth.
At the 1840 census, records reflect that Nicholas was living with parents, three brothers, and one sister. The household also included two slaves, for a total of nine:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 2
On July 18, 1848, Nicholas married Sarah Emma Mouser, in Union County. Sarah was from nearby Hempstead County. The Mousers were land owners in that county. At the time of their marriage, Nicholas was approximately 23 years of age, and Sarah, 15.
According to 1850 census records, Nicholas and Sarah continued to reside in Franklin, Union County after their marriage as they were enumerated with one child, Susana, born the year before (1849). His mother was enumerated in the same census, also in Franklin, Union county, with the younger siblings of Nicholas: Elizabeth (b. abt. 1833), Thomas (b. abt. 1836), and William J. (b. abt. 1839). Hugh was not listed.
In 1857, his father, Hugh Sehorn, received a forty acre land grant in Union county and another forty acres in 1859. This doubled the elder Sehorn's holdings. Both land grant documents were signed by President James Buchannan. Buchannan was the 15th President of the United States (1857–1861). Abraham Lincoln would follow Buchannan as President.
By 1860, Nicholas migrated with his wife and children to Carouse, Hempstead County, Arkansas. The census included five more children that had been born since the previous: Sosson S., Mary E., Margaret A., Sarah E., and Florance A. Sehorn. His parents continued to live in Union County, in close proximity to Hempstead. War between the states was brewing and could have been the reason for their move.
In 1861, the Civil War began and Arkansas declared its secession from the Union. The 19th Arkansas Regiment was organized from seven companies from Hempstead, Pike, Polk and Sevier counties. Three additional companies from Hempstead, Scott and Sevier were later added, the last (Company K) on March 3, 1862. Nicholas resided in Hempstead County at that time and was within the age of men needed for service.
Nicholas joined the Confederate cause as did his younger brother, William Jackson Sehorn. Unfortunately, William Jackson died just two months after Nicholas enlisted. He is buried in Richmond Virginia. Although Montgomery, Alabama, was selected as the first Confederate capital, Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the majority of the American Civil War. It was the central location for ammunition, weapons, supplies, and manpower for the Confederate States Army and the target of numerous attacks by the Union Army. Cemetery records for William reflect his Confederate service with an Arkansas regiment.
According to military records, Nicholas enlisted and served the Confederacy in Dawson's/Hardy's Regiment of the Arkansas Infantry, Company D. Organized around February of 1863 by consolidating the portions of the 19th (Dawson's) and 24th Infantry Regiments and Crawford's Infantry Battalion that were not captured at the battle of Arkansas Post on January 11th, 1863. The regimental commander was Colonel Charles L. Dawson, assisted by Lt. Col. William R. Hardy and Major Francis H. Wood. The Civil War ended in 1865. During, or thereafter, the family again moved.
1870 census records reflect that the family continued further north to Marion, Sebastian County, Arkansas where they permanently settled. Their post office was noted as Jenny Lind. As in the previous decade, five more children had been added to the family: Lorenzo, Hugh D., Nicholas M., Lollula J. (Tilula J.), and William Thomas Sehorn, for a total of eleven children. It is unknown exactly when Hugh and Tabitha joined Nicholas and his family in moving to Sebastian County. They were enumerated with the last name being spelled Seahorn:
Nicholas Seahorn 45
Sarah Seahorn 38
Mary E Seahorn 16
Margaret Seahorn 14
Sarah Seahorn 12
Lorenzo Seahorn 10
Hugh D Seahorn 8
Nicholas M Seahorn 6
Lollula J Seahorn 2
William Thos Seahorn 2/12
In 1873, Hugh Sehorn, father of Nicholas, died. Though not the oldest grave in the cemetery, the birth year of 1793 for Hugh Sehorn dates him as the second oldest person buried at Steep Hill Cemetery in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Hugh preceded his wife in death.
By the 1880 census, Tabitha, widowed, had moved to her son's household. She was enumerated with Nicholas, his wife Sarah, and four of their children. Tabitha died just one year later, in 1881, at the age of 62. She was buried by her husband at Steep Hill.
Nicholas died in September of 1893 at the age of 67. Sarah died in July of 1895. Both Nicholas and Sarah are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
*Historical notes on Nicholas and Sarah Seahorn researched and documented by Gina Caperton Ervin, Steep Hill Cemetery board member.
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