JOHN HUMPHREYS III WAS BORN IN SECOND CREEK, MONROE CO. VIRGINIA. ONCE AGAIN FAG FORCES US TO USE WVA. HE DIED IN THE ORGAN CAVE COMMUNITY, THE IRISH CORNER DISTRICT IN GREENBRIER CO., WEST VIRGINIA.
Monroe Co., WEST VIRGINIA File #4 Jacket 2738 is the Bond of John Humphreys II and Henry Boon for the marriage of John Humphreys III and Sarah Boon dated 2 June 1827.
Deed Book L page 90 Monroe Co., VA 1836. On 1st of Jan. 1836. Brothers
and sister of John III sell land on 2nd Creek , presumably inherited from
John II, to their brother Alexander.
Recorded in Deed book L page 90 1836 Monroe County,Virginia
This indenture made this 1st day of Jan. in the year of one thousand eight hundred and thirty six between John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife of the County of Monroe Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys of the County of Greenbrier all of the State of Virginia of the one part and Alexander Humphreys of the other County of Monroe and State aforesaid of the other part( all being of John Humphreys deceased) witnessed that the land John Bremer & Susan his wife John Humphreys & Sarah his wife and Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys for an in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in having paid by the said Alexander Humphreys the result whereof they do acknowledge hath bargained and sold and by these here present doth grant convey absent(sic) and confirm unto the said Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns all their right title and interest in a certain tract of Land lying and being in the said County of Monroe near Second Creek estimated to contain 250 acres more or less joining the Land of John Nickoll, Samuel Humphreys, (unknown word) Robert Campbell Walter & James McDowell Richard Dixon and others being the same Land whereon the said Alexander Humphreys now lives to have and hold the said tract of Land aforesaid with its appurtaining and the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys doth hereby grant for them selves and their heirs the tract of Land afore said with what soever is in any wise belonging to the said (unknown Word) Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns (unknown Word) in testimony where of they the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and his wife Sarah Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
John Bremer seal
seal
his
John Humphreys seal
mark
her
Sarah Humphreys seal
mark
Matthew Humphreys seal
Robert Humphreys seal
N.B. said John Bremer does not relinquish his title to two pieces of Land sold by John Humphreys decs. one to John Nickoll now dead and the other to Thomas Stuart which they hold said Humphreys Title Bond for.
Justice of the Peace on & for the County of Monroe do certify that Sarah Humphreys wife of John Humphreys and party to the foregoing did personal appearance before us in our said county and having this Deed fully explained to her acknowledged the same earlier act of deed & declared that she had willing signed sealed & delivered the same & that they wished not to retract it. Given under our hands & seals this 1st day of January 1836
John Hinchman seal
Hugh Carpenter seal
THE BURDETT FAMILY OF VA AND WVA 2nd EDITION P. 429 STATE THAT SARAH BOON D/O JOHN BOON AND ELIZABETH ALFORD MARRIED ON JUNE 2, 1827.
Census 1830 Monroe Co. VA Roll198 p.024
Census 1840 Monroe Co. VA 2nd Creek Roll 183 p. 150
Census 1850 Greenbrier Co. VA Roll 947 p.240 Spelled Humphries.
John 43 Farmer real estate $1,700
Sarah 47 House keeping
Alex 22
Isabella 19
Bob 17
Mathew 15
Elizabeth 13
Hamilton 11
Margaret S. 9
Mary 6
Census 1860 Greenbrier Co. VA Lewisburg Roll 385 p.345. See Mathew Humphreys.
While John and Sarah are listed in the 1860 census, they are not found in the 1870 census. it is presumed that both died between 1860-1870
Why the name 2nd Creek you may ask?
Well let's speculate on that subject. Most of the original settlers in Eastern Monroe County arrived via the Eastern shore of Virginia then westward through the Blue Ridge Mountains and on into the Allegheny region that is now known as West Virginia.
Their trek took them along the James River to the Jackson River then up through the notch in the mountains just west of Jerry's Run. These settlers were following what was the Midland Trail and later the James River/Kanawha Turnpike. Dropping down into the new country they first encountered Howard's Creek which takes them to the Greenbrier River. After leaving the Midland Trail and heading westward, in the general direction of the Seneca Trail, the second major water course they would encounter, either overland or by the river will be,------well-----,Second Creek. One has to assume that due to fatigue and stress of the long trek their imagination had fallen by the way side. So Second Creek it is and will remain.
The limestone rich land of the Second Creek watershed provided a wonderful place for the early settlers to put down roots and raise a family.
SECOND CREEK
The birth place of Second Creek is from various crystal clear springs at the base of Peters Mountain. It then travels through nearly 30 miles of Eastern Monroe County and a small portion of Greenbrier County in West Virginia to empty into the wild and untamed Greenbrier River. Second Creek has had a huge impact on the settlers and modern day residents that are located on its body and water shed. It has provided beautiful bottom land, water, shelter, food, power and a travel route along its course. At one time or other it is said that more then twenty mills were located along its length providing grain products, powder, wool, lumber and iron. There is no record of how many small farms powered equipment from the generous and ever flowing waters. One of these grist mills is still in operation today and is known as Reed's Mill, located near the Second Creek P.O. Also the springs of Second Creek have become a source for commercial water, bottled and sold on the open market, hauled in bulk to fill local cisterns and also piped to the county seat of Union for its residents.
The Friends of Second Creek Inc. are going to attempt to document the original settlers and show where they lived and how the water shed affected their lives. We hope this will also show the attachment and love that the present day residents have for this area. We plan to provide history and documentation for those doing research in this area as well as provide a reason to protect our valuable resource, the creek itself.
JOHN HUMPHREYS AND HIS WIFE SARAH ARE MY 2ND GREAT GRAND PARENTS.
Monroe Co., WEST VIRGINIA File #4 Jacket 2738 is the Bond of John Humphreys II and Henry Boon for the marriage of John Humphreys III and Sarah Boon dated 2 June 1827.
Deed Book L page 90 Monroe Co., VA 1836. On 1st of Jan. 1836. Brothers
and sister of John III sell land on 2nd Creek , presumably inherited from
John II, to their brother Alexander.
Recorded in Deed book L page 90 1836 Monroe County,Virginia
This indenture made this 1st day of Jan. in the year of one thousand eight hundred and thirty six between John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife of the County of Monroe Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys of the County of Greenbrier all of the State of Virginia of the one part and Alexander Humphreys of the other County of Monroe and State aforesaid of the other part( all being of John Humphreys deceased) witnessed that the land John Bremer & Susan his wife John Humphreys & Sarah his wife and Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys for an in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in having paid by the said Alexander Humphreys the result whereof they do acknowledge hath bargained and sold and by these here present doth grant convey absent(sic) and confirm unto the said Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns all their right title and interest in a certain tract of Land lying and being in the said County of Monroe near Second Creek estimated to contain 250 acres more or less joining the Land of John Nickoll, Samuel Humphreys, (unknown word) Robert Campbell Walter & James McDowell Richard Dixon and others being the same Land whereon the said Alexander Humphreys now lives to have and hold the said tract of Land aforesaid with its appurtaining and the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys doth hereby grant for them selves and their heirs the tract of Land afore said with what soever is in any wise belonging to the said (unknown Word) Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns (unknown Word) in testimony where of they the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and his wife Sarah Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
John Bremer seal
seal
his
John Humphreys seal
mark
her
Sarah Humphreys seal
mark
Matthew Humphreys seal
Robert Humphreys seal
N.B. said John Bremer does not relinquish his title to two pieces of Land sold by John Humphreys decs. one to John Nickoll now dead and the other to Thomas Stuart which they hold said Humphreys Title Bond for.
Justice of the Peace on & for the County of Monroe do certify that Sarah Humphreys wife of John Humphreys and party to the foregoing did personal appearance before us in our said county and having this Deed fully explained to her acknowledged the same earlier act of deed & declared that she had willing signed sealed & delivered the same & that they wished not to retract it. Given under our hands & seals this 1st day of January 1836
John Hinchman seal
Hugh Carpenter seal
THE BURDETT FAMILY OF VA AND WVA 2nd EDITION P. 429 STATE THAT SARAH BOON D/O JOHN BOON AND ELIZABETH ALFORD MARRIED ON JUNE 2, 1827.
Census 1830 Monroe Co. VA Roll198 p.024
Census 1840 Monroe Co. VA 2nd Creek Roll 183 p. 150
Census 1850 Greenbrier Co. VA Roll 947 p.240 Spelled Humphries.
John 43 Farmer real estate $1,700
Sarah 47 House keeping
Alex 22
Isabella 19
Bob 17
Mathew 15
Elizabeth 13
Hamilton 11
Margaret S. 9
Mary 6
Census 1860 Greenbrier Co. VA Lewisburg Roll 385 p.345. See Mathew Humphreys.
While John and Sarah are listed in the 1860 census, they are not found in the 1870 census. it is presumed that both died between 1860-1870
Why the name 2nd Creek you may ask?
Well let's speculate on that subject. Most of the original settlers in Eastern Monroe County arrived via the Eastern shore of Virginia then westward through the Blue Ridge Mountains and on into the Allegheny region that is now known as West Virginia.
Their trek took them along the James River to the Jackson River then up through the notch in the mountains just west of Jerry's Run. These settlers were following what was the Midland Trail and later the James River/Kanawha Turnpike. Dropping down into the new country they first encountered Howard's Creek which takes them to the Greenbrier River. After leaving the Midland Trail and heading westward, in the general direction of the Seneca Trail, the second major water course they would encounter, either overland or by the river will be,------well-----,Second Creek. One has to assume that due to fatigue and stress of the long trek their imagination had fallen by the way side. So Second Creek it is and will remain.
The limestone rich land of the Second Creek watershed provided a wonderful place for the early settlers to put down roots and raise a family.
SECOND CREEK
The birth place of Second Creek is from various crystal clear springs at the base of Peters Mountain. It then travels through nearly 30 miles of Eastern Monroe County and a small portion of Greenbrier County in West Virginia to empty into the wild and untamed Greenbrier River. Second Creek has had a huge impact on the settlers and modern day residents that are located on its body and water shed. It has provided beautiful bottom land, water, shelter, food, power and a travel route along its course. At one time or other it is said that more then twenty mills were located along its length providing grain products, powder, wool, lumber and iron. There is no record of how many small farms powered equipment from the generous and ever flowing waters. One of these grist mills is still in operation today and is known as Reed's Mill, located near the Second Creek P.O. Also the springs of Second Creek have become a source for commercial water, bottled and sold on the open market, hauled in bulk to fill local cisterns and also piped to the county seat of Union for its residents.
The Friends of Second Creek Inc. are going to attempt to document the original settlers and show where they lived and how the water shed affected their lives. We hope this will also show the attachment and love that the present day residents have for this area. We plan to provide history and documentation for those doing research in this area as well as provide a reason to protect our valuable resource, the creek itself.
JOHN HUMPHREYS AND HIS WIFE SARAH ARE MY 2ND GREAT GRAND PARENTS.
JOHN HUMPHREYS III WAS BORN IN SECOND CREEK, MONROE CO. VIRGINIA. ONCE AGAIN FAG FORCES US TO USE WVA. HE DIED IN THE ORGAN CAVE COMMUNITY, THE IRISH CORNER DISTRICT IN GREENBRIER CO., WEST VIRGINIA.
Monroe Co., WEST VIRGINIA File #4 Jacket 2738 is the Bond of John Humphreys II and Henry Boon for the marriage of John Humphreys III and Sarah Boon dated 2 June 1827.
Deed Book L page 90 Monroe Co., VA 1836. On 1st of Jan. 1836. Brothers
and sister of John III sell land on 2nd Creek , presumably inherited from
John II, to their brother Alexander.
Recorded in Deed book L page 90 1836 Monroe County,Virginia
This indenture made this 1st day of Jan. in the year of one thousand eight hundred and thirty six between John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife of the County of Monroe Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys of the County of Greenbrier all of the State of Virginia of the one part and Alexander Humphreys of the other County of Monroe and State aforesaid of the other part( all being of John Humphreys deceased) witnessed that the land John Bremer & Susan his wife John Humphreys & Sarah his wife and Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys for an in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in having paid by the said Alexander Humphreys the result whereof they do acknowledge hath bargained and sold and by these here present doth grant convey absent(sic) and confirm unto the said Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns all their right title and interest in a certain tract of Land lying and being in the said County of Monroe near Second Creek estimated to contain 250 acres more or less joining the Land of John Nickoll, Samuel Humphreys, (unknown word) Robert Campbell Walter & James McDowell Richard Dixon and others being the same Land whereon the said Alexander Humphreys now lives to have and hold the said tract of Land aforesaid with its appurtaining and the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys doth hereby grant for them selves and their heirs the tract of Land afore said with what soever is in any wise belonging to the said (unknown Word) Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns (unknown Word) in testimony where of they the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and his wife Sarah Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
John Bremer seal
seal
his
John Humphreys seal
mark
her
Sarah Humphreys seal
mark
Matthew Humphreys seal
Robert Humphreys seal
N.B. said John Bremer does not relinquish his title to two pieces of Land sold by John Humphreys decs. one to John Nickoll now dead and the other to Thomas Stuart which they hold said Humphreys Title Bond for.
Justice of the Peace on & for the County of Monroe do certify that Sarah Humphreys wife of John Humphreys and party to the foregoing did personal appearance before us in our said county and having this Deed fully explained to her acknowledged the same earlier act of deed & declared that she had willing signed sealed & delivered the same & that they wished not to retract it. Given under our hands & seals this 1st day of January 1836
John Hinchman seal
Hugh Carpenter seal
THE BURDETT FAMILY OF VA AND WVA 2nd EDITION P. 429 STATE THAT SARAH BOON D/O JOHN BOON AND ELIZABETH ALFORD MARRIED ON JUNE 2, 1827.
Census 1830 Monroe Co. VA Roll198 p.024
Census 1840 Monroe Co. VA 2nd Creek Roll 183 p. 150
Census 1850 Greenbrier Co. VA Roll 947 p.240 Spelled Humphries.
John 43 Farmer real estate $1,700
Sarah 47 House keeping
Alex 22
Isabella 19
Bob 17
Mathew 15
Elizabeth 13
Hamilton 11
Margaret S. 9
Mary 6
Census 1860 Greenbrier Co. VA Lewisburg Roll 385 p.345. See Mathew Humphreys.
While John and Sarah are listed in the 1860 census, they are not found in the 1870 census. it is presumed that both died between 1860-1870
Why the name 2nd Creek you may ask?
Well let's speculate on that subject. Most of the original settlers in Eastern Monroe County arrived via the Eastern shore of Virginia then westward through the Blue Ridge Mountains and on into the Allegheny region that is now known as West Virginia.
Their trek took them along the James River to the Jackson River then up through the notch in the mountains just west of Jerry's Run. These settlers were following what was the Midland Trail and later the James River/Kanawha Turnpike. Dropping down into the new country they first encountered Howard's Creek which takes them to the Greenbrier River. After leaving the Midland Trail and heading westward, in the general direction of the Seneca Trail, the second major water course they would encounter, either overland or by the river will be,------well-----,Second Creek. One has to assume that due to fatigue and stress of the long trek their imagination had fallen by the way side. So Second Creek it is and will remain.
The limestone rich land of the Second Creek watershed provided a wonderful place for the early settlers to put down roots and raise a family.
SECOND CREEK
The birth place of Second Creek is from various crystal clear springs at the base of Peters Mountain. It then travels through nearly 30 miles of Eastern Monroe County and a small portion of Greenbrier County in West Virginia to empty into the wild and untamed Greenbrier River. Second Creek has had a huge impact on the settlers and modern day residents that are located on its body and water shed. It has provided beautiful bottom land, water, shelter, food, power and a travel route along its course. At one time or other it is said that more then twenty mills were located along its length providing grain products, powder, wool, lumber and iron. There is no record of how many small farms powered equipment from the generous and ever flowing waters. One of these grist mills is still in operation today and is known as Reed's Mill, located near the Second Creek P.O. Also the springs of Second Creek have become a source for commercial water, bottled and sold on the open market, hauled in bulk to fill local cisterns and also piped to the county seat of Union for its residents.
The Friends of Second Creek Inc. are going to attempt to document the original settlers and show where they lived and how the water shed affected their lives. We hope this will also show the attachment and love that the present day residents have for this area. We plan to provide history and documentation for those doing research in this area as well as provide a reason to protect our valuable resource, the creek itself.
JOHN HUMPHREYS AND HIS WIFE SARAH ARE MY 2ND GREAT GRAND PARENTS.
Monroe Co., WEST VIRGINIA File #4 Jacket 2738 is the Bond of John Humphreys II and Henry Boon for the marriage of John Humphreys III and Sarah Boon dated 2 June 1827.
Deed Book L page 90 Monroe Co., VA 1836. On 1st of Jan. 1836. Brothers
and sister of John III sell land on 2nd Creek , presumably inherited from
John II, to their brother Alexander.
Recorded in Deed book L page 90 1836 Monroe County,Virginia
This indenture made this 1st day of Jan. in the year of one thousand eight hundred and thirty six between John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife of the County of Monroe Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys of the County of Greenbrier all of the State of Virginia of the one part and Alexander Humphreys of the other County of Monroe and State aforesaid of the other part( all being of John Humphreys deceased) witnessed that the land John Bremer & Susan his wife John Humphreys & Sarah his wife and Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys for an in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in having paid by the said Alexander Humphreys the result whereof they do acknowledge hath bargained and sold and by these here present doth grant convey absent(sic) and confirm unto the said Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns all their right title and interest in a certain tract of Land lying and being in the said County of Monroe near Second Creek estimated to contain 250 acres more or less joining the Land of John Nickoll, Samuel Humphreys, (unknown word) Robert Campbell Walter & James McDowell Richard Dixon and others being the same Land whereon the said Alexander Humphreys now lives to have and hold the said tract of Land aforesaid with its appurtaining and the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and Sarah his wife Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys doth hereby grant for them selves and their heirs the tract of Land afore said with what soever is in any wise belonging to the said (unknown Word) Alexander Humphreys his heirs and assigns (unknown Word) in testimony where of they the said John Bremer and Susan his wife John Humphreys and his wife Sarah Matthew Humphreys and Robert Humphreys hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
John Bremer seal
seal
his
John Humphreys seal
mark
her
Sarah Humphreys seal
mark
Matthew Humphreys seal
Robert Humphreys seal
N.B. said John Bremer does not relinquish his title to two pieces of Land sold by John Humphreys decs. one to John Nickoll now dead and the other to Thomas Stuart which they hold said Humphreys Title Bond for.
Justice of the Peace on & for the County of Monroe do certify that Sarah Humphreys wife of John Humphreys and party to the foregoing did personal appearance before us in our said county and having this Deed fully explained to her acknowledged the same earlier act of deed & declared that she had willing signed sealed & delivered the same & that they wished not to retract it. Given under our hands & seals this 1st day of January 1836
John Hinchman seal
Hugh Carpenter seal
THE BURDETT FAMILY OF VA AND WVA 2nd EDITION P. 429 STATE THAT SARAH BOON D/O JOHN BOON AND ELIZABETH ALFORD MARRIED ON JUNE 2, 1827.
Census 1830 Monroe Co. VA Roll198 p.024
Census 1840 Monroe Co. VA 2nd Creek Roll 183 p. 150
Census 1850 Greenbrier Co. VA Roll 947 p.240 Spelled Humphries.
John 43 Farmer real estate $1,700
Sarah 47 House keeping
Alex 22
Isabella 19
Bob 17
Mathew 15
Elizabeth 13
Hamilton 11
Margaret S. 9
Mary 6
Census 1860 Greenbrier Co. VA Lewisburg Roll 385 p.345. See Mathew Humphreys.
While John and Sarah are listed in the 1860 census, they are not found in the 1870 census. it is presumed that both died between 1860-1870
Why the name 2nd Creek you may ask?
Well let's speculate on that subject. Most of the original settlers in Eastern Monroe County arrived via the Eastern shore of Virginia then westward through the Blue Ridge Mountains and on into the Allegheny region that is now known as West Virginia.
Their trek took them along the James River to the Jackson River then up through the notch in the mountains just west of Jerry's Run. These settlers were following what was the Midland Trail and later the James River/Kanawha Turnpike. Dropping down into the new country they first encountered Howard's Creek which takes them to the Greenbrier River. After leaving the Midland Trail and heading westward, in the general direction of the Seneca Trail, the second major water course they would encounter, either overland or by the river will be,------well-----,Second Creek. One has to assume that due to fatigue and stress of the long trek their imagination had fallen by the way side. So Second Creek it is and will remain.
The limestone rich land of the Second Creek watershed provided a wonderful place for the early settlers to put down roots and raise a family.
SECOND CREEK
The birth place of Second Creek is from various crystal clear springs at the base of Peters Mountain. It then travels through nearly 30 miles of Eastern Monroe County and a small portion of Greenbrier County in West Virginia to empty into the wild and untamed Greenbrier River. Second Creek has had a huge impact on the settlers and modern day residents that are located on its body and water shed. It has provided beautiful bottom land, water, shelter, food, power and a travel route along its course. At one time or other it is said that more then twenty mills were located along its length providing grain products, powder, wool, lumber and iron. There is no record of how many small farms powered equipment from the generous and ever flowing waters. One of these grist mills is still in operation today and is known as Reed's Mill, located near the Second Creek P.O. Also the springs of Second Creek have become a source for commercial water, bottled and sold on the open market, hauled in bulk to fill local cisterns and also piped to the county seat of Union for its residents.
The Friends of Second Creek Inc. are going to attempt to document the original settlers and show where they lived and how the water shed affected their lives. We hope this will also show the attachment and love that the present day residents have for this area. We plan to provide history and documentation for those doing research in this area as well as provide a reason to protect our valuable resource, the creek itself.
JOHN HUMPHREYS AND HIS WIFE SARAH ARE MY 2ND GREAT GRAND PARENTS.
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