Moses Barrow was born in 1759, the son of William Barrow and Amy Lee Barrow. The year of his birth has also been given as 1765, in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia. The Barrow Family report found in the Brunswick Courthouse reports that Moses was born in 1759. Neither report is documented. He married a woman named Jemima sometime around 1795, in Stokes County, North Carolina, and they had the following children, perhaps more:
1) Moses Barrow, born February 27, 1801 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Sallie Warren (1804-1846), then married Martha ________, perhaps the Widow Lowry. Moses died in 1877
2) Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Anna Ziglar in 1820, and he died in 1830. His father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow, who also had a son named Charles.
3) Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in North Carolina; he married Temperance Barham in 1831. His death date is not known.
4) Frances (Fanny) Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married Crawford Dobson in 1818. She died sometime before 1840, leaving a son, Franklin.
5) Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married George Linville
6) Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes County) North Carolina; he married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
7) William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); he married Betsey Medearis in 1818. Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna. William died in 1830.
8) Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); she married William Hester.
Moses Barrow died in Stokes County, North Carolina, in September of 1840.
THE FOLLOWING TEXT IS TAKEN FROM THE BARROW FAMILY HISTORY, COMPILED BY SANDRA PASER:
Moses Barrow39,40,41, born Abt. 1765 in Mehererin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died Sep 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina; married Jemima Abt. 1795 in ; born 1767 in Stokes County, North Carolina; died Aft. 09 Nov 1850 in North Carolina.
Notes for Moses Barrow:
Richard Oyler reports that Moses was born in 1765 in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died in September 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina. His wife's name was Jemima____. The Barrow Family report found in the Brunswick Courthouse reports that Moses was born in 1759. Neither report is documented.
In the World Tree on Ancestry it is reported that Moses Barrow died 3 August 1830 in Stokes County. Source unknown. (This was the date of his will—TH)
Patricia Jones submitted her report about William Barrow as part of her "Doran Family of Indianapolis" in November 2003. Here she reports that Moses, William Barrow's son, ""Received a State Land Grant of 250 acres in Guilford County, North Carolina (Grant No. 2401) about 1786, on both sides of Herbin's Creek, on the Waters of the Dan River, adjoining the land of his brother-in-law, John Forgason. Patricia speculates that Moses served in the nearby "Battle of Guilford Courthouse" a major battle of the Revolutionary War.
She notes that Moses later sold this land and moved with his father, William to Stokes County, where they lived out the rest of their lives--in the area of today's Winston-Salem, now in Forsythe County, North Carolina.
Moses is mentioned in the diary of his brother, Rev. David Barrow, when David stopped to visit him in August 1795, after his travels through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. David's report is on page 35 of his diary:
"15th. Saturday morning. Cloudy and cool. It rained a little this morning. At about 9 o'clock, I left my brother's (brother Daniel. After 8 or 9 miles, found that the wind had been much more severe than it was at (Daniel's). I passed through Stokes County, North Carolina (on his way to Rockingham County) At about the setting of the sun, I reached my brother, Moses. I felt much revived in body and mind; for it seemed as though I had gotten into my own neighborhood. Rode this day 35 miles.
"16th. Sunday morning. Fair and very pleasant. There was a Methodist meeting in the settlement this day. I sent word to my father that I was come to my brother's. He came early to see me. We went to the meeting. It was a funeral occasion. The preacher, whose name is McKinney, gave me an invitation to preach after he had done. I accepted the invitation, and held forth from Luke 15:2. I had tolerable liberty, thank God. This evening, I went to my father's. I had a most affectionate meeting with my father, brothers, etc. Rode this day 9 miles.
"17th. Monday. Fair and pleasant weather...some friends came to see me: to wit, Mr. Barham and Mr. Harris. This evening I went and lodged with my brother, Aaron's who lives hard by my father.
"18th. Tuesday. Fair. Came to my father's in the morning. In the afternoon, in company with him and brother, Aaron, went to my sister Forgerson's. (Sister, Hannah, married to John Forgison). My brother in law was not at home. Tarried all night. 11 miles."
Moses was counted in the 1800 census of Salisbury Township, Stokes County, North Carolina:
3 Males under 10; 1 male 26-45; 1 female under 10; 2 females 10-16; 1 female 26-45.
His brother, Aaron was living in the same Township.
I didn't find him in 1810.
Kelly Leighton's document found in the Brunswick County, Virginia Courthouse says that, "By 1815, William Barrow Sr. was living with his son Moses in Guilford County, North Carolina. He had signed over all of his belongings to Moses:
(See "Notes" for William Barrow Sr.).
Moses and his descendants remained in Stokes County and his siblings moved on to Kentucky and later to Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
Moses was still in Stokes County in 1820:
2 males 10-16; 1 male 16-26; 1 male 45 & up; 1 female 16-26; 3 females 45 & up; 4 persons engaged in agriculture; 1 Free colored male 14-26; 1 Free Colored female under 14; no slaves.
Also residing in Stokes County were William Barrow age 26-45 and Charles Barrow, age 16-26. They were heads of separate households. (Probably Moses' sons, who died before Moses made his Will.)
Moses Sr. is listed in the 1830 census of Stokes County, North Carolina. His household:
2 males 20-30; 1 male 60-70; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 2 females 60-70. Moses Barrow Jr. lived in the adjacent household:
3 males under 5; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 20-30; 1 female 20-30.
Moses Sr. is not included in the 1840 census. His three sons, Aaron, Philip and Moses were all counted in Stokes County in that year.
Mae Belle Barrow North includes a transcript of Moses' will on page 180 of her book, "The Barrow Family of Virginia 1620-1972":
The Will of Moses Barrow of Stokes County, North Carolina
"In the Name of God, Amen"
"I, MOSES BARROW, Senior of the County of Stokes in the State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and perfect memory, Blessed by God, do this third day of August 1830 make and publish this my last Will and Testament. In manner following, that is to say: First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife JEMIMA BARROW, fifty acres of my land, my dwelling house and all necessary houses, thereunto belonging and including my spring of water, which we now occupy and extending West so as to include necessary timber for firewood, etc. to be by her possessed and enjoyed during her widowhood, or natural lifetime, and that at the expiration of her widowhood or at her death, said land and tenements be then equally divided in point of valuation between my two sons, AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW."
"I also bequeath to my wife JEMIMA two cows and two calves and five head of hogs suitable for killing and one feather bed and furniture and kitchen furniture as much as she may need...One cotton wheel and one flax wheel and pair of cards, which articles last above mentioned, at the death of my said wife or at the expiration of her widowhood, I, then, divise that they then belong to my Grandson, FRANKLIN DOBSON, son of my daughter FANNY DOBSON. I also will to my two grandchildren, LUIZA and SUSANNA, daughters of WILLIAM BARROW, dec'd, one dollar each as they have already received a reasonable part, also, to my grandson CHARLES BARROW, son of CHARLES BARROW, dec'd one dollar as he heretofore received a reasonable part. I also will and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH LINVILLE, wife of GEORGE LINVILLE, three hundred dollars to be paid to (by?) my Executors out of my estate. I also will and bequeath to my daughter AMY HESTER, wife of WILLIAM HESTER, two hundred and sixty-five dollars payable out of my estate which will be equal to the sum of LINVILLE's wife by allowing thirty-five dollars to be the worth of a certain horse which I have lately given to said WM. HESTER. I here mention that I have given my son MOSES BARROW land and property and that he has already had his part. I will and bequeath to my sons AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW all my lands (except that appropriated to my wife) to be equally divided between them equal in point of valuation, also fifty dollars to each of them to be paid by my Executors out of my Estate. Also, to my son AARON, the sorrel horse he has now in possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. I also will to my son PHILLIP, the bay mare which he now has in his possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. And I will and devise that my negroes and all my property which is not particularly herein mentioned and given by this will be sold at Publick Auction to the highest bidder at Twelve months credit and that the proceeds of said sale being collected by my Executors, my just debts be paid and then the remainder of the money be equally divided between all my children and grandchildren that each one shall have an equal share thereof. I hereby make and ordain GEORGE LINVILLE and my son AARON BARROW, Executors of this last will and testament in witness whereof I, the said MOSES BARROW, have to this my last will and testament, set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned."
/s/(Signed by mark) MOSES (x) BARROW, Senior
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the said MOSES BARROW, the Testator, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us who were personally present at the time of signing and sealing thereof:
/s/ DAVID LINVILLE
/s/ NANCY LINVILLE
"Stokes County September term 1840, the executors of the last will and testament of MOSES BARROW dec'd of which the foregoing is a true copy was duly proven in open court by the oath of DAVID LINVILLE and one of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded which is accordingly done.
/s/ Reuben D. Golding, Clerk County Court
(I don't see a citation for the Stokes County, North Carolina Book and File number in Mae's book.)
Jemima was living in Forsyth County, North Carolina in 1850 with her son Philip:
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
Faye Jarvis Moran's web site lists the following children of Moses and Jemima Barrow. She adds information to the names as they were reported in Moses' will:
Elizabeth Barrow married George Linville
Frances or Fanny (died before 1840, leaving a son Franklin) married Crawford Dobson in 1818
Amy Barrow married William Hester
Charles Barrow (1803-1830) married Anna Ziglar in 1820; his father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow who had a son named Charles.
William Barrow (died 1830) married Betsey Medearis in 1818; Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna
Moses Barrow (1801-1877) married (1) Sallie Warren (1804-1846); (2) Martha--Maybe Widow Lowry?
Aaron Barrow (born abt 1807--?) married Temperance Barham (born abt 1814--?) They were married in 1831
Phillip Barrow (1809-1871) married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
Ancestry World Tree lists these same children, with a little more specific information about birth dates and locations. I have not tried to verify their accuracy--SP:
Moses Barrow, born 27 February 1801 in Stokes, North Carolina
Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes, North Carolina
Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in Guilford, Rockingham County, North Carolina
Frances Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes Co) NC
William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
(Note: from the composition of the family in the 1800 census, it seems that there were at least 6 children born before 1800, and not included in this list--or maybe they were caring for someon else's children?--SP)
Notes for Jemima:
From Faye Jarvis Moran:
Jemima, whose maiden name is unknown, appears in the 1850 Census of Forsythe County, North Carolina. She was living with her son, Philip. They were in Household #1482. (Date of Census 9 November 1850)
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
1) Moses Barrow, born February 27, 1801 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Sallie Warren (1804-1846), then married Martha ________, perhaps the Widow Lowry. Moses died in 1877
2) Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Anna Ziglar in 1820, and he died in 1830. His father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow, who also had a son named Charles.
3) Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in North Carolina; he married Temperance Barham in 1831. His death date is not known.
4) Frances (Fanny) Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married Crawford Dobson in 1818. She died sometime before 1840, leaving a son, Franklin.
5) Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married George Linville
6) Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes County) North Carolina; he married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
7) William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); he married Betsey Medearis in 1818. Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna. William died in 1830.
8) Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); she married William Hester.
Moses Barrow died in Stokes County, North Carolina, in September of 1840.
THE FOLLOWING TEXT IS TAKEN FROM THE BARROW FAMILY HISTORY, COMPILED BY SANDRA PASER:
Moses Barrow39,40,41, born Abt. 1765 in Mehererin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died Sep 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina; married Jemima Abt. 1795 in ; born 1767 in Stokes County, North Carolina; died Aft. 09 Nov 1850 in North Carolina.
Notes for Moses Barrow:
Richard Oyler reports that Moses was born in 1765 in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died in September 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina. His wife's name was Jemima____. The Barrow Family report found in the Brunswick Courthouse reports that Moses was born in 1759. Neither report is documented.
In the World Tree on Ancestry it is reported that Moses Barrow died 3 August 1830 in Stokes County. Source unknown. (This was the date of his will—TH)
Patricia Jones submitted her report about William Barrow as part of her "Doran Family of Indianapolis" in November 2003. Here she reports that Moses, William Barrow's son, ""Received a State Land Grant of 250 acres in Guilford County, North Carolina (Grant No. 2401) about 1786, on both sides of Herbin's Creek, on the Waters of the Dan River, adjoining the land of his brother-in-law, John Forgason. Patricia speculates that Moses served in the nearby "Battle of Guilford Courthouse" a major battle of the Revolutionary War.
She notes that Moses later sold this land and moved with his father, William to Stokes County, where they lived out the rest of their lives--in the area of today's Winston-Salem, now in Forsythe County, North Carolina.
Moses is mentioned in the diary of his brother, Rev. David Barrow, when David stopped to visit him in August 1795, after his travels through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. David's report is on page 35 of his diary:
"15th. Saturday morning. Cloudy and cool. It rained a little this morning. At about 9 o'clock, I left my brother's (brother Daniel. After 8 or 9 miles, found that the wind had been much more severe than it was at (Daniel's). I passed through Stokes County, North Carolina (on his way to Rockingham County) At about the setting of the sun, I reached my brother, Moses. I felt much revived in body and mind; for it seemed as though I had gotten into my own neighborhood. Rode this day 35 miles.
"16th. Sunday morning. Fair and very pleasant. There was a Methodist meeting in the settlement this day. I sent word to my father that I was come to my brother's. He came early to see me. We went to the meeting. It was a funeral occasion. The preacher, whose name is McKinney, gave me an invitation to preach after he had done. I accepted the invitation, and held forth from Luke 15:2. I had tolerable liberty, thank God. This evening, I went to my father's. I had a most affectionate meeting with my father, brothers, etc. Rode this day 9 miles.
"17th. Monday. Fair and pleasant weather...some friends came to see me: to wit, Mr. Barham and Mr. Harris. This evening I went and lodged with my brother, Aaron's who lives hard by my father.
"18th. Tuesday. Fair. Came to my father's in the morning. In the afternoon, in company with him and brother, Aaron, went to my sister Forgerson's. (Sister, Hannah, married to John Forgison). My brother in law was not at home. Tarried all night. 11 miles."
Moses was counted in the 1800 census of Salisbury Township, Stokes County, North Carolina:
3 Males under 10; 1 male 26-45; 1 female under 10; 2 females 10-16; 1 female 26-45.
His brother, Aaron was living in the same Township.
I didn't find him in 1810.
Kelly Leighton's document found in the Brunswick County, Virginia Courthouse says that, "By 1815, William Barrow Sr. was living with his son Moses in Guilford County, North Carolina. He had signed over all of his belongings to Moses:
(See "Notes" for William Barrow Sr.).
Moses and his descendants remained in Stokes County and his siblings moved on to Kentucky and later to Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
Moses was still in Stokes County in 1820:
2 males 10-16; 1 male 16-26; 1 male 45 & up; 1 female 16-26; 3 females 45 & up; 4 persons engaged in agriculture; 1 Free colored male 14-26; 1 Free Colored female under 14; no slaves.
Also residing in Stokes County were William Barrow age 26-45 and Charles Barrow, age 16-26. They were heads of separate households. (Probably Moses' sons, who died before Moses made his Will.)
Moses Sr. is listed in the 1830 census of Stokes County, North Carolina. His household:
2 males 20-30; 1 male 60-70; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 2 females 60-70. Moses Barrow Jr. lived in the adjacent household:
3 males under 5; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 20-30; 1 female 20-30.
Moses Sr. is not included in the 1840 census. His three sons, Aaron, Philip and Moses were all counted in Stokes County in that year.
Mae Belle Barrow North includes a transcript of Moses' will on page 180 of her book, "The Barrow Family of Virginia 1620-1972":
The Will of Moses Barrow of Stokes County, North Carolina
"In the Name of God, Amen"
"I, MOSES BARROW, Senior of the County of Stokes in the State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and perfect memory, Blessed by God, do this third day of August 1830 make and publish this my last Will and Testament. In manner following, that is to say: First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife JEMIMA BARROW, fifty acres of my land, my dwelling house and all necessary houses, thereunto belonging and including my spring of water, which we now occupy and extending West so as to include necessary timber for firewood, etc. to be by her possessed and enjoyed during her widowhood, or natural lifetime, and that at the expiration of her widowhood or at her death, said land and tenements be then equally divided in point of valuation between my two sons, AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW."
"I also bequeath to my wife JEMIMA two cows and two calves and five head of hogs suitable for killing and one feather bed and furniture and kitchen furniture as much as she may need...One cotton wheel and one flax wheel and pair of cards, which articles last above mentioned, at the death of my said wife or at the expiration of her widowhood, I, then, divise that they then belong to my Grandson, FRANKLIN DOBSON, son of my daughter FANNY DOBSON. I also will to my two grandchildren, LUIZA and SUSANNA, daughters of WILLIAM BARROW, dec'd, one dollar each as they have already received a reasonable part, also, to my grandson CHARLES BARROW, son of CHARLES BARROW, dec'd one dollar as he heretofore received a reasonable part. I also will and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH LINVILLE, wife of GEORGE LINVILLE, three hundred dollars to be paid to (by?) my Executors out of my estate. I also will and bequeath to my daughter AMY HESTER, wife of WILLIAM HESTER, two hundred and sixty-five dollars payable out of my estate which will be equal to the sum of LINVILLE's wife by allowing thirty-five dollars to be the worth of a certain horse which I have lately given to said WM. HESTER. I here mention that I have given my son MOSES BARROW land and property and that he has already had his part. I will and bequeath to my sons AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW all my lands (except that appropriated to my wife) to be equally divided between them equal in point of valuation, also fifty dollars to each of them to be paid by my Executors out of my Estate. Also, to my son AARON, the sorrel horse he has now in possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. I also will to my son PHILLIP, the bay mare which he now has in his possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. And I will and devise that my negroes and all my property which is not particularly herein mentioned and given by this will be sold at Publick Auction to the highest bidder at Twelve months credit and that the proceeds of said sale being collected by my Executors, my just debts be paid and then the remainder of the money be equally divided between all my children and grandchildren that each one shall have an equal share thereof. I hereby make and ordain GEORGE LINVILLE and my son AARON BARROW, Executors of this last will and testament in witness whereof I, the said MOSES BARROW, have to this my last will and testament, set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned."
/s/(Signed by mark) MOSES (x) BARROW, Senior
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the said MOSES BARROW, the Testator, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us who were personally present at the time of signing and sealing thereof:
/s/ DAVID LINVILLE
/s/ NANCY LINVILLE
"Stokes County September term 1840, the executors of the last will and testament of MOSES BARROW dec'd of which the foregoing is a true copy was duly proven in open court by the oath of DAVID LINVILLE and one of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded which is accordingly done.
/s/ Reuben D. Golding, Clerk County Court
(I don't see a citation for the Stokes County, North Carolina Book and File number in Mae's book.)
Jemima was living in Forsyth County, North Carolina in 1850 with her son Philip:
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
Faye Jarvis Moran's web site lists the following children of Moses and Jemima Barrow. She adds information to the names as they were reported in Moses' will:
Elizabeth Barrow married George Linville
Frances or Fanny (died before 1840, leaving a son Franklin) married Crawford Dobson in 1818
Amy Barrow married William Hester
Charles Barrow (1803-1830) married Anna Ziglar in 1820; his father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow who had a son named Charles.
William Barrow (died 1830) married Betsey Medearis in 1818; Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna
Moses Barrow (1801-1877) married (1) Sallie Warren (1804-1846); (2) Martha--Maybe Widow Lowry?
Aaron Barrow (born abt 1807--?) married Temperance Barham (born abt 1814--?) They were married in 1831
Phillip Barrow (1809-1871) married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
Ancestry World Tree lists these same children, with a little more specific information about birth dates and locations. I have not tried to verify their accuracy--SP:
Moses Barrow, born 27 February 1801 in Stokes, North Carolina
Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes, North Carolina
Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in Guilford, Rockingham County, North Carolina
Frances Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes Co) NC
William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
(Note: from the composition of the family in the 1800 census, it seems that there were at least 6 children born before 1800, and not included in this list--or maybe they were caring for someon else's children?--SP)
Notes for Jemima:
From Faye Jarvis Moran:
Jemima, whose maiden name is unknown, appears in the 1850 Census of Forsythe County, North Carolina. She was living with her son, Philip. They were in Household #1482. (Date of Census 9 November 1850)
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
Moses Barrow was born in 1759, the son of William Barrow and Amy Lee Barrow. The year of his birth has also been given as 1765, in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia. The Barrow Family report found in the Brunswick Courthouse reports that Moses was born in 1759. Neither report is documented. He married a woman named Jemima sometime around 1795, in Stokes County, North Carolina, and they had the following children, perhaps more:
1) Moses Barrow, born February 27, 1801 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Sallie Warren (1804-1846), then married Martha ________, perhaps the Widow Lowry. Moses died in 1877
2) Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Anna Ziglar in 1820, and he died in 1830. His father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow, who also had a son named Charles.
3) Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in North Carolina; he married Temperance Barham in 1831. His death date is not known.
4) Frances (Fanny) Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married Crawford Dobson in 1818. She died sometime before 1840, leaving a son, Franklin.
5) Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married George Linville
6) Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes County) North Carolina; he married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
7) William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); he married Betsey Medearis in 1818. Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna. William died in 1830.
8) Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); she married William Hester.
Moses Barrow died in Stokes County, North Carolina, in September of 1840.
THE FOLLOWING TEXT IS TAKEN FROM THE BARROW FAMILY HISTORY, COMPILED BY SANDRA PASER:
Moses Barrow39,40,41, born Abt. 1765 in Mehererin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died Sep 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina; married Jemima Abt. 1795 in ; born 1767 in Stokes County, North Carolina; died Aft. 09 Nov 1850 in North Carolina.
Notes for Moses Barrow:
Richard Oyler reports that Moses was born in 1765 in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died in September 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina. His wife's name was Jemima____. The Barrow Family report found in the Brunswick Courthouse reports that Moses was born in 1759. Neither report is documented.
In the World Tree on Ancestry it is reported that Moses Barrow died 3 August 1830 in Stokes County. Source unknown. (This was the date of his will—TH)
Patricia Jones submitted her report about William Barrow as part of her "Doran Family of Indianapolis" in November 2003. Here she reports that Moses, William Barrow's son, ""Received a State Land Grant of 250 acres in Guilford County, North Carolina (Grant No. 2401) about 1786, on both sides of Herbin's Creek, on the Waters of the Dan River, adjoining the land of his brother-in-law, John Forgason. Patricia speculates that Moses served in the nearby "Battle of Guilford Courthouse" a major battle of the Revolutionary War.
She notes that Moses later sold this land and moved with his father, William to Stokes County, where they lived out the rest of their lives--in the area of today's Winston-Salem, now in Forsythe County, North Carolina.
Moses is mentioned in the diary of his brother, Rev. David Barrow, when David stopped to visit him in August 1795, after his travels through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. David's report is on page 35 of his diary:
"15th. Saturday morning. Cloudy and cool. It rained a little this morning. At about 9 o'clock, I left my brother's (brother Daniel. After 8 or 9 miles, found that the wind had been much more severe than it was at (Daniel's). I passed through Stokes County, North Carolina (on his way to Rockingham County) At about the setting of the sun, I reached my brother, Moses. I felt much revived in body and mind; for it seemed as though I had gotten into my own neighborhood. Rode this day 35 miles.
"16th. Sunday morning. Fair and very pleasant. There was a Methodist meeting in the settlement this day. I sent word to my father that I was come to my brother's. He came early to see me. We went to the meeting. It was a funeral occasion. The preacher, whose name is McKinney, gave me an invitation to preach after he had done. I accepted the invitation, and held forth from Luke 15:2. I had tolerable liberty, thank God. This evening, I went to my father's. I had a most affectionate meeting with my father, brothers, etc. Rode this day 9 miles.
"17th. Monday. Fair and pleasant weather...some friends came to see me: to wit, Mr. Barham and Mr. Harris. This evening I went and lodged with my brother, Aaron's who lives hard by my father.
"18th. Tuesday. Fair. Came to my father's in the morning. In the afternoon, in company with him and brother, Aaron, went to my sister Forgerson's. (Sister, Hannah, married to John Forgison). My brother in law was not at home. Tarried all night. 11 miles."
Moses was counted in the 1800 census of Salisbury Township, Stokes County, North Carolina:
3 Males under 10; 1 male 26-45; 1 female under 10; 2 females 10-16; 1 female 26-45.
His brother, Aaron was living in the same Township.
I didn't find him in 1810.
Kelly Leighton's document found in the Brunswick County, Virginia Courthouse says that, "By 1815, William Barrow Sr. was living with his son Moses in Guilford County, North Carolina. He had signed over all of his belongings to Moses:
(See "Notes" for William Barrow Sr.).
Moses and his descendants remained in Stokes County and his siblings moved on to Kentucky and later to Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
Moses was still in Stokes County in 1820:
2 males 10-16; 1 male 16-26; 1 male 45 & up; 1 female 16-26; 3 females 45 & up; 4 persons engaged in agriculture; 1 Free colored male 14-26; 1 Free Colored female under 14; no slaves.
Also residing in Stokes County were William Barrow age 26-45 and Charles Barrow, age 16-26. They were heads of separate households. (Probably Moses' sons, who died before Moses made his Will.)
Moses Sr. is listed in the 1830 census of Stokes County, North Carolina. His household:
2 males 20-30; 1 male 60-70; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 2 females 60-70. Moses Barrow Jr. lived in the adjacent household:
3 males under 5; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 20-30; 1 female 20-30.
Moses Sr. is not included in the 1840 census. His three sons, Aaron, Philip and Moses were all counted in Stokes County in that year.
Mae Belle Barrow North includes a transcript of Moses' will on page 180 of her book, "The Barrow Family of Virginia 1620-1972":
The Will of Moses Barrow of Stokes County, North Carolina
"In the Name of God, Amen"
"I, MOSES BARROW, Senior of the County of Stokes in the State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and perfect memory, Blessed by God, do this third day of August 1830 make and publish this my last Will and Testament. In manner following, that is to say: First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife JEMIMA BARROW, fifty acres of my land, my dwelling house and all necessary houses, thereunto belonging and including my spring of water, which we now occupy and extending West so as to include necessary timber for firewood, etc. to be by her possessed and enjoyed during her widowhood, or natural lifetime, and that at the expiration of her widowhood or at her death, said land and tenements be then equally divided in point of valuation between my two sons, AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW."
"I also bequeath to my wife JEMIMA two cows and two calves and five head of hogs suitable for killing and one feather bed and furniture and kitchen furniture as much as she may need...One cotton wheel and one flax wheel and pair of cards, which articles last above mentioned, at the death of my said wife or at the expiration of her widowhood, I, then, divise that they then belong to my Grandson, FRANKLIN DOBSON, son of my daughter FANNY DOBSON. I also will to my two grandchildren, LUIZA and SUSANNA, daughters of WILLIAM BARROW, dec'd, one dollar each as they have already received a reasonable part, also, to my grandson CHARLES BARROW, son of CHARLES BARROW, dec'd one dollar as he heretofore received a reasonable part. I also will and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH LINVILLE, wife of GEORGE LINVILLE, three hundred dollars to be paid to (by?) my Executors out of my estate. I also will and bequeath to my daughter AMY HESTER, wife of WILLIAM HESTER, two hundred and sixty-five dollars payable out of my estate which will be equal to the sum of LINVILLE's wife by allowing thirty-five dollars to be the worth of a certain horse which I have lately given to said WM. HESTER. I here mention that I have given my son MOSES BARROW land and property and that he has already had his part. I will and bequeath to my sons AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW all my lands (except that appropriated to my wife) to be equally divided between them equal in point of valuation, also fifty dollars to each of them to be paid by my Executors out of my Estate. Also, to my son AARON, the sorrel horse he has now in possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. I also will to my son PHILLIP, the bay mare which he now has in his possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. And I will and devise that my negroes and all my property which is not particularly herein mentioned and given by this will be sold at Publick Auction to the highest bidder at Twelve months credit and that the proceeds of said sale being collected by my Executors, my just debts be paid and then the remainder of the money be equally divided between all my children and grandchildren that each one shall have an equal share thereof. I hereby make and ordain GEORGE LINVILLE and my son AARON BARROW, Executors of this last will and testament in witness whereof I, the said MOSES BARROW, have to this my last will and testament, set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned."
/s/(Signed by mark) MOSES (x) BARROW, Senior
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the said MOSES BARROW, the Testator, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us who were personally present at the time of signing and sealing thereof:
/s/ DAVID LINVILLE
/s/ NANCY LINVILLE
"Stokes County September term 1840, the executors of the last will and testament of MOSES BARROW dec'd of which the foregoing is a true copy was duly proven in open court by the oath of DAVID LINVILLE and one of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded which is accordingly done.
/s/ Reuben D. Golding, Clerk County Court
(I don't see a citation for the Stokes County, North Carolina Book and File number in Mae's book.)
Jemima was living in Forsyth County, North Carolina in 1850 with her son Philip:
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
Faye Jarvis Moran's web site lists the following children of Moses and Jemima Barrow. She adds information to the names as they were reported in Moses' will:
Elizabeth Barrow married George Linville
Frances or Fanny (died before 1840, leaving a son Franklin) married Crawford Dobson in 1818
Amy Barrow married William Hester
Charles Barrow (1803-1830) married Anna Ziglar in 1820; his father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow who had a son named Charles.
William Barrow (died 1830) married Betsey Medearis in 1818; Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna
Moses Barrow (1801-1877) married (1) Sallie Warren (1804-1846); (2) Martha--Maybe Widow Lowry?
Aaron Barrow (born abt 1807--?) married Temperance Barham (born abt 1814--?) They were married in 1831
Phillip Barrow (1809-1871) married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
Ancestry World Tree lists these same children, with a little more specific information about birth dates and locations. I have not tried to verify their accuracy--SP:
Moses Barrow, born 27 February 1801 in Stokes, North Carolina
Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes, North Carolina
Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in Guilford, Rockingham County, North Carolina
Frances Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes Co) NC
William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
(Note: from the composition of the family in the 1800 census, it seems that there were at least 6 children born before 1800, and not included in this list--or maybe they were caring for someon else's children?--SP)
Notes for Jemima:
From Faye Jarvis Moran:
Jemima, whose maiden name is unknown, appears in the 1850 Census of Forsythe County, North Carolina. She was living with her son, Philip. They were in Household #1482. (Date of Census 9 November 1850)
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
1) Moses Barrow, born February 27, 1801 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Sallie Warren (1804-1846), then married Martha ________, perhaps the Widow Lowry. Moses died in 1877
2) Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes County, North Carolina; he married Anna Ziglar in 1820, and he died in 1830. His father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow, who also had a son named Charles.
3) Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in North Carolina; he married Temperance Barham in 1831. His death date is not known.
4) Frances (Fanny) Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married Crawford Dobson in 1818. She died sometime before 1840, leaving a son, Franklin.
5) Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes County, North Carolina; she married George Linville
6) Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes County) North Carolina; he married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
7) William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); he married Betsey Medearis in 1818. Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna. William died in 1830.
8) Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes County, North Carolina (birth date can't be right); she married William Hester.
Moses Barrow died in Stokes County, North Carolina, in September of 1840.
THE FOLLOWING TEXT IS TAKEN FROM THE BARROW FAMILY HISTORY, COMPILED BY SANDRA PASER:
Moses Barrow39,40,41, born Abt. 1765 in Mehererin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died Sep 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina; married Jemima Abt. 1795 in ; born 1767 in Stokes County, North Carolina; died Aft. 09 Nov 1850 in North Carolina.
Notes for Moses Barrow:
Richard Oyler reports that Moses was born in 1765 in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia; died in September 1840 in Stokes County, North Carolina. His wife's name was Jemima____. The Barrow Family report found in the Brunswick Courthouse reports that Moses was born in 1759. Neither report is documented.
In the World Tree on Ancestry it is reported that Moses Barrow died 3 August 1830 in Stokes County. Source unknown. (This was the date of his will—TH)
Patricia Jones submitted her report about William Barrow as part of her "Doran Family of Indianapolis" in November 2003. Here she reports that Moses, William Barrow's son, ""Received a State Land Grant of 250 acres in Guilford County, North Carolina (Grant No. 2401) about 1786, on both sides of Herbin's Creek, on the Waters of the Dan River, adjoining the land of his brother-in-law, John Forgason. Patricia speculates that Moses served in the nearby "Battle of Guilford Courthouse" a major battle of the Revolutionary War.
She notes that Moses later sold this land and moved with his father, William to Stokes County, where they lived out the rest of their lives--in the area of today's Winston-Salem, now in Forsythe County, North Carolina.
Moses is mentioned in the diary of his brother, Rev. David Barrow, when David stopped to visit him in August 1795, after his travels through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. David's report is on page 35 of his diary:
"15th. Saturday morning. Cloudy and cool. It rained a little this morning. At about 9 o'clock, I left my brother's (brother Daniel. After 8 or 9 miles, found that the wind had been much more severe than it was at (Daniel's). I passed through Stokes County, North Carolina (on his way to Rockingham County) At about the setting of the sun, I reached my brother, Moses. I felt much revived in body and mind; for it seemed as though I had gotten into my own neighborhood. Rode this day 35 miles.
"16th. Sunday morning. Fair and very pleasant. There was a Methodist meeting in the settlement this day. I sent word to my father that I was come to my brother's. He came early to see me. We went to the meeting. It was a funeral occasion. The preacher, whose name is McKinney, gave me an invitation to preach after he had done. I accepted the invitation, and held forth from Luke 15:2. I had tolerable liberty, thank God. This evening, I went to my father's. I had a most affectionate meeting with my father, brothers, etc. Rode this day 9 miles.
"17th. Monday. Fair and pleasant weather...some friends came to see me: to wit, Mr. Barham and Mr. Harris. This evening I went and lodged with my brother, Aaron's who lives hard by my father.
"18th. Tuesday. Fair. Came to my father's in the morning. In the afternoon, in company with him and brother, Aaron, went to my sister Forgerson's. (Sister, Hannah, married to John Forgison). My brother in law was not at home. Tarried all night. 11 miles."
Moses was counted in the 1800 census of Salisbury Township, Stokes County, North Carolina:
3 Males under 10; 1 male 26-45; 1 female under 10; 2 females 10-16; 1 female 26-45.
His brother, Aaron was living in the same Township.
I didn't find him in 1810.
Kelly Leighton's document found in the Brunswick County, Virginia Courthouse says that, "By 1815, William Barrow Sr. was living with his son Moses in Guilford County, North Carolina. He had signed over all of his belongings to Moses:
(See "Notes" for William Barrow Sr.).
Moses and his descendants remained in Stokes County and his siblings moved on to Kentucky and later to Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
Moses was still in Stokes County in 1820:
2 males 10-16; 1 male 16-26; 1 male 45 & up; 1 female 16-26; 3 females 45 & up; 4 persons engaged in agriculture; 1 Free colored male 14-26; 1 Free Colored female under 14; no slaves.
Also residing in Stokes County were William Barrow age 26-45 and Charles Barrow, age 16-26. They were heads of separate households. (Probably Moses' sons, who died before Moses made his Will.)
Moses Sr. is listed in the 1830 census of Stokes County, North Carolina. His household:
2 males 20-30; 1 male 60-70; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 2 females 60-70. Moses Barrow Jr. lived in the adjacent household:
3 males under 5; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 20-30; 1 female 20-30.
Moses Sr. is not included in the 1840 census. His three sons, Aaron, Philip and Moses were all counted in Stokes County in that year.
Mae Belle Barrow North includes a transcript of Moses' will on page 180 of her book, "The Barrow Family of Virginia 1620-1972":
The Will of Moses Barrow of Stokes County, North Carolina
"In the Name of God, Amen"
"I, MOSES BARROW, Senior of the County of Stokes in the State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and perfect memory, Blessed by God, do this third day of August 1830 make and publish this my last Will and Testament. In manner following, that is to say: First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife JEMIMA BARROW, fifty acres of my land, my dwelling house and all necessary houses, thereunto belonging and including my spring of water, which we now occupy and extending West so as to include necessary timber for firewood, etc. to be by her possessed and enjoyed during her widowhood, or natural lifetime, and that at the expiration of her widowhood or at her death, said land and tenements be then equally divided in point of valuation between my two sons, AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW."
"I also bequeath to my wife JEMIMA two cows and two calves and five head of hogs suitable for killing and one feather bed and furniture and kitchen furniture as much as she may need...One cotton wheel and one flax wheel and pair of cards, which articles last above mentioned, at the death of my said wife or at the expiration of her widowhood, I, then, divise that they then belong to my Grandson, FRANKLIN DOBSON, son of my daughter FANNY DOBSON. I also will to my two grandchildren, LUIZA and SUSANNA, daughters of WILLIAM BARROW, dec'd, one dollar each as they have already received a reasonable part, also, to my grandson CHARLES BARROW, son of CHARLES BARROW, dec'd one dollar as he heretofore received a reasonable part. I also will and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH LINVILLE, wife of GEORGE LINVILLE, three hundred dollars to be paid to (by?) my Executors out of my estate. I also will and bequeath to my daughter AMY HESTER, wife of WILLIAM HESTER, two hundred and sixty-five dollars payable out of my estate which will be equal to the sum of LINVILLE's wife by allowing thirty-five dollars to be the worth of a certain horse which I have lately given to said WM. HESTER. I here mention that I have given my son MOSES BARROW land and property and that he has already had his part. I will and bequeath to my sons AARON BARROW and PHILLIP BARROW all my lands (except that appropriated to my wife) to be equally divided between them equal in point of valuation, also fifty dollars to each of them to be paid by my Executors out of my Estate. Also, to my son AARON, the sorrel horse he has now in possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. I also will to my son PHILLIP, the bay mare which he now has in his possession, also one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf. And I will and devise that my negroes and all my property which is not particularly herein mentioned and given by this will be sold at Publick Auction to the highest bidder at Twelve months credit and that the proceeds of said sale being collected by my Executors, my just debts be paid and then the remainder of the money be equally divided between all my children and grandchildren that each one shall have an equal share thereof. I hereby make and ordain GEORGE LINVILLE and my son AARON BARROW, Executors of this last will and testament in witness whereof I, the said MOSES BARROW, have to this my last will and testament, set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned."
/s/(Signed by mark) MOSES (x) BARROW, Senior
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the said MOSES BARROW, the Testator, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us who were personally present at the time of signing and sealing thereof:
/s/ DAVID LINVILLE
/s/ NANCY LINVILLE
"Stokes County September term 1840, the executors of the last will and testament of MOSES BARROW dec'd of which the foregoing is a true copy was duly proven in open court by the oath of DAVID LINVILLE and one of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded which is accordingly done.
/s/ Reuben D. Golding, Clerk County Court
(I don't see a citation for the Stokes County, North Carolina Book and File number in Mae's book.)
Jemima was living in Forsyth County, North Carolina in 1850 with her son Philip:
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
Faye Jarvis Moran's web site lists the following children of Moses and Jemima Barrow. She adds information to the names as they were reported in Moses' will:
Elizabeth Barrow married George Linville
Frances or Fanny (died before 1840, leaving a son Franklin) married Crawford Dobson in 1818
Amy Barrow married William Hester
Charles Barrow (1803-1830) married Anna Ziglar in 1820; his father's will mentions his deceased son, Charles Barrow who had a son named Charles.
William Barrow (died 1830) married Betsey Medearis in 1818; Moses' will names William's daughters, Luiza and Susanna
Moses Barrow (1801-1877) married (1) Sallie Warren (1804-1846); (2) Martha--Maybe Widow Lowry?
Aaron Barrow (born abt 1807--?) married Temperance Barham (born abt 1814--?) They were married in 1831
Phillip Barrow (1809-1871) married Elizabeth Zimmerman (1807-1879)
Ancestry World Tree lists these same children, with a little more specific information about birth dates and locations. I have not tried to verify their accuracy--SP:
Moses Barrow, born 27 February 1801 in Stokes, North Carolina
Charles Barrow, born 1803 in Stokes, North Carolina
Aaron Barrow, born 1807 in Guilford, Rockingham County, North Carolina
Frances Barrow (female) born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Elizabeth Barrow, born 1808 in Stokes, North Carolina
Phillip Barrow, born 30 October 1809 in Bethania Township, Winston-Salem, (Stokes Co) NC
William Barrow, born 18 February 1818 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
Amy Barrow, born 1819 in Stokes, North Carolina (birth date can't be right)
(Note: from the composition of the family in the 1800 census, it seems that there were at least 6 children born before 1800, and not included in this list--or maybe they were caring for someon else's children?--SP)
Notes for Jemima:
From Faye Jarvis Moran:
Jemima, whose maiden name is unknown, appears in the 1850 Census of Forsythe County, North Carolina. She was living with her son, Philip. They were in Household #1482. (Date of Census 9 November 1850)
Jemima Barrow, age 83, born in North Carolina
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