Nathaniel is the son of Absalom Langston & Christian (Christine) Bennett.
Contributor: Luther Dwight Brown (46610731)

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Sacred to the Memory of Nathan Langston who was born Jan 10th 1762 and died Feb 8th 1834.
He was a faithful minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ for forty years.
Thus in serving the Lord his life was spent.
He preached the Word wherever he went.
Like Noah he warned mankind in time,
To turn to God while in their prime.
Now the Lord has taken his soul to reign,
with JESUS CHRIST forever free from pain.
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Thanks to Michelle Taunton:

Nathan Langston, born 10 Jan 1762 in South Carolina2; died 8 Feb 1834 in Union Co., SC2. He was the son of 12. Absolom Langston and 13. Christian Bennett. He married 7. Catharine "Caty" Smith 6 Jan 1784 in Union Co., SC.
7. Catharine "Caty" Smith, born Abt. 1764; died 20 Nov 1839 in Union Co., SC. She was the daughter of 14. William Smith II and 15. Ann ?.

Notes for Nathan Langston:
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Deed Book K, pages 336-338:
21 March 1776: Spencer Bobo (Spartanburgh) to Carlton Greer (same); for $500 sold 300 acres on both sides Cedar Shoal Creek of Enoree River; border: NATHAN LANGSTON, Wilks B. Waters, J.F. Harmoning, Musgrove's Road, S-Samuel Farrow, E-M. Chanlers and J.F. Harmoning, N-Spencer Bobo, and W-N. LANGSTON. Witnesses: NATHAN LANGSTON and Richard Harrison. Signed Spencer Bobo. Wit. oath (Union Dist.) 10 May 1805 Richard Harrison to David Floyd. Rec. 14 June 1806.
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1790 South Carolina Census, Greenville County:
LANGSTON, NATHAN
1 male under 16 years old
1 male over 16 years old
4 females
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From Union County, South Carolina Deed Abstracts, Volume 1, Deed Books A-F, 1785-1800, by Brent H. Holcomb, page 173:
Book D, pages 339-340. South Carolina, Pinckney District. John Philips and Elander Philips his wife for £120 sterling to Robert Wallace, 200 acres on north side Tyger River whereon I now live adjoining tract of 200 acres, granted to Mary Robuck, 244 acres, the two tracts making 444 acres, the 200 acres granted to Charles Thompson, on north side Tyger river partly in Union and partly in Spartanburgh Co., adjoining land held by NATHAN LANGSTON, ____ Hamby, James Avit, being the other part of land granted to Mary Robuck, dated 14 Nov. 1795. Signed: John (X) Philips. Witnesses: William Wallace, John Casey, Spencer Casey, John Martindale. Proved in Union Co. by the oath of John Martindale 14 Nov. 1795 before And'w. Torrance, J.P. Recorded 4 April 1796.
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1800 South Carolina Census, Union County (page 217, line 2):
LANKSTON, NATHAN
3 males under 10 years old 2 females under 10 years old
1 male 10-15 years old 3 females 10-15 years old
1 male 26-44 years old 1 female 26-44 years old
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From Union County, South Carolina Deed Abstracts, Volume 2, Deed Books G-K, 1800-1811, by Brent H. Holcomb, page 52:
Book G, pages 402-403. NATHAN LANGSTON of Union District for $377 to Thomas B. Hunt of same, tract on both sides of Dutchmans Creek, part of a tract laid out for ABSALOM LANGSTONE including the mill shoal, 22 Nov. 1802. Signed: NATHAN LANGSTONE. Witnesses: And'w. Torrance, DANIEL LANGSTON. CATY (X) LANGSTON, wife of NATHAN LANGSTON, relinquished dower 17 Jan. 1803 before And'w. Torrance, J.Q. Proved in Union District by the oath of And'w. Torrance 17 Jan. 1802 before Hugh Means, J.P. Recorded 3 May 1803.
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From Union County, South Carolina Deed Abstracts, Volume 2, Deed Books G-K, 1800-1811, by Brent H. Holcomb, page 70:
Book H, page 64. NATHAN LANGSTON of Union District for $400 to Reuben S. Sanders of same, a tract in the fork between Tyger River and Dutchmans Creek commonly known and being a part of a tract laid out for ABSOLOM LANGSTON, deceased, 175 acres, dated 22 Nov. 1802. Signed: NATHAN LANGSTON. Witnesses: Andrew Torrance, DANIEL LANGSTON. CATY (X) LANGSTONE, wife of NATHAN LANGSTONE, relinquished dower 17 Jan. 1803 before And'w. Torrance, J.Q. Proved by the oath of Andrew Torrance 17 Jan 1803 before Hugh Means, J.P. Recorded 6 Feb. 1804.
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Spencer Bobo To N. 167 NATHAN LANGSTON, 1st January 1810.
Know all men by these presents that I Spencer Bobo of the State of South Carolina Spartanburg District for the consideration of the sum of Eight hundred and fifty dollars to me in hand paid by NATHAN LANGSTON of the same state and District the receipt is hereby acknowledge to be well contented satisfied and paid and for the said sum hath granted bargained and sold unto the said NATHAN LANGSTON him his heir Executors Administrators or assigns three hundred acres of land situate lying on the cedar shoal creek the waters of Enoree River begining at a beach on the bank of said creek then runing about 62 E 8 chns. 20 links to hornbun & thence N 20 E 2 chain 20 links to a chinquesser & thence North 17 chains 50 links to hickory thence N. 60 E 22 chains to a stake & thence S 22 E 38 chains 22 links stake & then S 60 W 22 chains 20 links to stake & then S 20 W 43 chains 20 links to a hickory on the bank thence up the various courses of the said creek to the begining to include all the land in said boundries for three hundred acres of land let they be more or less together with all the premises and appertenances thereunto belonging to the only proper use and behoof of him the said NATHAN LANGSTON him his heirs Executors Administrators or assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times hereafter have hole use occupy and peacably enjoy the said plantation or tract of three hundred acres of land as Interuption or Deneal of him the said Spencer Bobo him his heirs Executors administrators or assigns or any other person or persons but shall and will warrant and forever defend the land as aforesaid in witness whereof I the said Spencer Bobo have these presents set my hand and seal the 10th day of January 1808.

Signed: Spencer Bobo
Witnesses: Mordecai Chandler, WILLIAM LANGSTON

State of South Carolina, Union District:
Personally appeared before me David Floyd Mordecai Chandler and made oath that he saw Spencer Bobo sign seal and deliver the above conveyance for the use and purposes therein mentioned and that he with WILLIAM LANGSTON in the presence of each other witnessed the said Execution thereof sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th May 1808. - David Floyd, JC. Signed: Mordicai Chandler.

The State of South Carolina, Spartanburgh District:
J.F. Cuemke Seneor associate Justice of the State aforesaid as hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Jane Bobo wife of the within named Spencer Bobo did this day appear before me and upon being privately and seperately Examined by me did declare that she does freely voluntarily and without any compulsion dread or fear of any person or persons whomsoever dnounce release and forever relinquish unto the within named NATHAN LANGSTON his heirs and assigns all her interest and estate and also all the right and claim of dower of in or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released given under my hand and seal. - J.F. Gremkes, LS. Signed: Jane Bobo.
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Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Deed Abstracts, Book N, pages 205-206, 15 Jan. 1810:
NATHAN LANGSTON To No. 176 WILLIAM LANGSTON, 19th October 1812:
State of South Carolina, Spartanburgh District. Know all men by these presence that I NATHAN LANGSTON of the state and District aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and ten dollars to me paid by WILLIAM LANGSTON of the state and district aforesaid have granted bargained and sold and released and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto the said WILLIAM LANGSTON all that parcel lying in the state and District aforesaid on Coopers branch waters of Ceder shoal creek beginning in the lower part of said branch upon a sugar maple thence south thirty five east ________ in directly with Martian Grey's line & Thence North thirty East to a ________ thence North Sixty East seventy five chains and fifty links to a stake and ______ thence North Thirty five West Thirty eight chains seventy five links _____ Thomas Waters line to a stake & thence South Sixty West on William Wilbanks line to a hickory & thence south thirty East with _____ sugar maple __________ with all and singular the rights and hereditaments and appertances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said WILLIAM LANGSTON his heirs executors or assigns and by these presents do warrant and forever defend the said premises against any _____ self or any heirs _______ executors administrators and assigns and any other person or persons whatsoever ______ claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fifteenth day of January eighteen hundred.

Signed: NATHAN LANGSTON
Witnesses: Hiram Goodwin, JOHN LANGSTON

State of South Carolina, Spartanburg District:
I Barum Bobo _____ the justice of the Peace for said District do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that CATHERINE LANGSTON wife of the within named NATHAN LANGSTON did this day appear before me and upon being privately and liberally examined by me did declare the day freely voluntarily and without any compulsion dread or fear of any person or persons whomever renounce release and forever relinquish unto the within named WILLIAM LANGSTON his heirs and assigns all his _____ and estate and also all her rights and claim of dower of in or to all and singular the premisses within _____ and release given under my hand and seal this 15th October 1812. - Burrel Bobo, QU. Signed: CATHARINE (L) LANGSTON

State of South Carolina, Spartanburgh District:
Personally came JOHN LANGSTON before me and duly makes oath that he saw NATHAN LANGSTON assign seal and ______ this above deed that he also ______ the same with Hiram Goodwin as witness sworn to and subscribedbefore me this 15th October 1812. - Burrel Bobo, QU. Signed: JOHN LANGSTON
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Nathan Langston To No. 342 Abner Stone, 29th June 1840:
State of South Carolina, Spartanburgh District. Know all men by these presents that I NATHAN LANGSTON of the State and District aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and fifteen dollars to me paid by Abner Stone, of the State and District before mentioned, has granted, bargained, sold and released and by these presents do grant, bargain sell and release to the said Abner Stone, all that parcel or tract of land containing, Lying in the state and district before mentioned, being part of a tract of land conveyed from Spencer Bobo to NATHAN LANGSTON beginning at a stake on the branch in LANGSTON's spring branch, where said LANGSTON and Wilburks land corners thence running N. 60 E 25 chains to a Red Oak 3X thence N. 156, 14 chs 20 links to a Hickory 3X thence N 35 W 5 c 70 S to a Hickory 3X on Wilbanks Line, thence S 60 W on said line to a hickory oak marked + thence S 17 chs 120 links to a chinquicssis to marked, thence S 20 W 2 chs 50 links to the beginning corner together with all and singular the rights members Hereditaments & appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to it, to the said Abner Stone, his heirs Exrs or Assigns and by these presents do warrant and forever defend, the said premises against myself my heirs Executors or administrators and assigns and every other person or persons whomsoever claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 20th of April one Thousand Eight hundred and twenty five.

Signed: NATHAN LANGSTON
Witnesses: Chany Stone, ABSOLOM LANGSTON

State of South Carolina, Spartanburgh district:
Personally came Chany Stone before me and duly made oath that he saw NATHAN LANGSTON Execute the within deed on conveyance to Abner Stone, and at the same time saw ABSOLOM LANGSTON, Subscribe his name as a witness together with himself. Sworn to & subscribed this 19th day of Feby 1840. - M. Casey, Q.W. Signed: Chaney Stone.
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John Poole, Sheriff, To No. 31 NATHAN LANGSTON, 3rd Feby 1832:
South Carolina, To all to whom these presents shall come, I john Poole Sheriff of Spartanburgh District and State aforesaid send greeting. Whereas by virtue of a write of Funi Facias issued out of the court of common please held for the district & state aforesaid, listed the last Monday of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one as the suit of Laban Hanah bearer, to me directed commanding me that of the goods and chattels, lands and tenniments of Chany Stone to __way the sum of thirty three dollars and thirty three cents damages and costs I have seized and taken of the lands and tenemants of the said Chany Stone all that certain piece parcel and tract of land containing two hundred acres (more or less) situated being in th district of Spartanburg and state aforesaid Lying on ceder shoal creek where on the said Chaney Stone now lived bounded by lands of Jonathan Fryar & others being the tract of land the said Chany purchased from William Stone and wheras the said premises with their appurtenances since the seizure by me made by virtue of the said writ of Funi Facias before mentioned have been exposed to sale at public vanude & purchased by Simpson Bobo for NATHAN LANKSTON of the district aforesaid for the sum of thirty one dollars, that being the highest sum that was bidden therefor now know ye That I John Poole Sheriff aforesaid by virtue of the said Writ of Funi Facias aforesaid to me directed & delivered as aforesaid & by virtue of the statue in such can made & provided & for & in consideration of the said sum of thirty one dollars to me in hand paid or occured to be paid by the said NATHAN LANKSTON the receipt and payment whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained and sold & by these presents to grant bargain & sell unto the said NATHAN LANKSTON & his heirs and assigns forever, the said tract piece & parcel of land with its appurtenances and all the estate right title and interest which the said Chany Stone of right had in & to the same To Have & to hold the said piece parcel and tract of land with its appurtances unto the said NATHAN LANKSTON and his heirs and assigns forever as fully and absolutely as I the said John Poole might could or ought to grant bargain & sell the same by virtue of the statues aforesaid and the writ of Furi Facias or other _____. In witness whereas I the said John Poole sheriff have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty second day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.

Signed: John Poole, SSD
Witnesses: H.J. Dean, Simpson Bobo

The State of South Carolina, Spartanburgh District:
Before me personally appeared H.J. Dean, Esq., and made oath that he saw John Poole, Sheriff sign, seal & deliver this deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed and that Simpson Bobo Esq. together with himself in the presence of each other witnessed the due execution thereof. Sworn & subscribed before me the 3rd day of Feby. 1832. - E. Biomar, Clk & JQ. Signed: H.J. Dean.
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Will Book C [Spartanburg or Union Co., SC?], page 58, Box 17, Package 18, recorded 25th Feby 1834:
Will of NATHAN LANGSTON:
In the Name of God Amen I NATHAN LANGSTON being Advanced in Life and knowing my time in this world will soon come to an end for the purpose of doing Right with goods and Chattels that God has blessed me with I will and bequeath them in the following manner. I will my Books to be divided amongst all my Children as follows -- first to SARAH BENNETT Rippons Selection of hymns and Watses Lyric poems 2d to MARTHA YARBROUGH my Large Bible 3d to WILLIAM LANGSTON my pocket Bible 4th to NANCY BEARDEN Butterworths Concordance 5th to WILLIS LANGSTON Elements of useful knowledge and Songs of the Night 6th to JOHN LANGSTON 2d volume of village Sermonds and Watses hymns 7th to ELIZABETH STONE 1st volume of village Sermons and the Crook in the Lot 8th to JACOB LANGSTON Dodridges Rise and progress of Religion in the Soul and Watses psalms 9th to MARY STONE Fullers Gospel its own witness and Selfknoledge 10th to CALEB LANGSTON Gospel worthy of all aceptation 11th to ABSALOM LANGSTON Mercers Cluster and Browns Concordance 12th GENNET STONE Walkers Dictionary and all the remnant of my Books not mentioned above I will my Negro girl Rose to be apply'd to pay RACHEL S. COMPTON her Legacy of her Fathers Estate. She taking her at value by appraisement provided my Executor Can do it with Safety to himself and my Estate but if he Cannot dispose of her with Safety in the way directed, I will him to Let Some good man have her, at value, giving Such Credit, as he may think proper. Item, I will one Bed and furniture to my wife CATHARINE LANGSTON. Item, I will the Land on which I Live and the place where my Son JACOB formerly Liv'd, to be Sold on one and two years Credit, making Such division as will be advantagious to the Sale. N.B. if CHANEY STONE pays the demand, of a Notes, one given me for $318.67 the other for $12.25 I will the tract of Land on which CHANEY STONE Lives, to my grandchildren of CHANEY and ELIZABETH STONE, viz. SARAH ANN STONE, SIMPSON STONE, ELIPHAZ STONE, and MARTHA J. STONE and, CHANEY and ELIZABETH STONE, have the privelege to Live on the Land, till the Children Come to mature age, to act for themselves, but if the Above Said Notes, remains unsettled, I will that my Executor, use the best means he Can, to Secure for my Estate, the demand of the Notes, out of the price of the Land; and if he Can get more for the Land, than the demand of the Notes that he give it to CHANEY STONE. Item. I will all the rest of my property, not mentioned above, to be Sold on one years Credit, and after paying Expences, and Legal demands, my Executer to keep the balance, of money ariseing from the Sale, and the debts owing to me, or put it out to interest, as he may think best, and that he pay A yearly Compensation, for the maintenance of my wife CATHARINE LANGSTON, during her Life, if the Stock holds out. She having Liberty to Choose who She will Live with, as Long as She keeps her reason, and if there is any Left at her deceace, I will it to be Equally Divided betwixt all my Children after making them Even refering to my memorandom of what I have given them and the different value of the Lots of books.
N.B. Before the assigning of this I am dispos'd to make a Small alteration and State I will to my Daughter NANCY BEARDEN 2d volume of village Sermons, and Watses hymns, I will to my Son JOHN LANGSTON Butterworths Concordance. Item I appoint my Nephew JOHN BEARDEN my Executer and Acknowledge this to be my Last will and Testament in witness whereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 21 Day of may 1832.

Signed: NATHAN LANGSTON
Witnesses: David Newman, Hiram Yarbrough, B. Wates(?)
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Rev. Nathan Langston

Fact 7: 25 Feb 1834, Will recorded in Will Book C, page 58, Union Co., SC

Fact 8: 1790, Union County, Ninety-Six District, Federal Census

Occupation: Baptist Minister



More About Catharine "Caty" Smith: (Mother is Ann Brown)

Fact 3: Religion: Baptist



Children of Nathan Langston and Catharine Smith are:

i. Rachel Langston, married ? Compton.

ii. Sarah Langston, born 7 Nov 1784 in Union Co., SC; married ? Rippons.

3 iii. Martha Langston, born 31 May 1786 in Union Co., SC; died 2 Aug 1859 in Franklin Co., GA; married Groves Yarbrough Abt. 1805 in Spartanburg Co., SC. [Martha and Groves Yarbrough had children including Mary Yarbrough, wife of Russell Banks, the parents of Nancy Catherine Banks.]

iv. William Langston II, born 2 Dec 1787 in Union Co., SC; died 20 Aug 1859 in Lillian, Johnson Co., TX; married (1) Mary Yarbrough 1807 in South Carolina; born Abt. 1787 in Cross Keys, Union Co., SC; died Bet. 1850 - 1855 in Texas?; married (2) Hester Massey 25 Jan 1855 in Coles Co., IL.
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v. Nancy Langston, born 13 Jun 1789 in Union Co., SC; died Abt. 1859 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co., TN; met (1) Jeremiah Bobo; married (2) Eli M. Bearden 1803 in Spartanburg Co., SC; born 13 Jun 1785 in Union Dist., SC; died 1831 in Flat Creek, Bedford Co., TN.

Notes for Nancy Langston:

From South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Volume 10, No. 3, Summer 1982, page 166 (Spartanburg District Records of the Commissioners of the Poor):

7 Jan. 1811. Chaney Bobo came forward and Paid £5 for JEREMIAH BOBO for maintenance of an eligimate child sworn to him by NANCY LANGSTON & the Cleark paid the money to ELI BEARDEN said NANCYs husband for the use of said child.

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From South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Volume 10, No. 3, Summer 1982, page 168 (Spartanburg District Records of the Commissioners of the Poor):

3 Feb. 1812. Received of Chaney Bobo £5 for his Brother J. BOBO for maintenance of an Eligitimate child born of the body of NANCY LANGSTON now BEARDEN & paid the money to ELI BEARDEN.

More About Nancy Langston:

Burial: Bedford Co., TN

vi. Willis Langston, born 1 Apr 1792 in Union Co., SC; died 11 Jun 1856 in Trion District, Chattooga Co., GA; married Nancy Adair Abt. 1812 in South Carolina; born 11 Sep 1791 in South Carolina; died 20 Mar 1869 in Trion District, Chattooga Co., GA.

More About Willis Langston:

Fact 3: 1850, Federal Census, Chattooga Co., GA (age 59)

More About Nancy Adair:

Fact 3: 1850, Federal Census, Chattooga Co., GA (age 59)

vii. John Langston, born Abt. 1793 in Union Co., SC; died in Spartanburg Co., SC; married Martha ?; born Abt. 1800 in Tennessee.

More About John Langston:

Fact 3: 1850, Lincoln Co., TN, Federal Census (age 61)

More About Martha ?:

Fact 3: 1850, Lincoln Co., TN, Federal Census (age 50)

viii. Elizabeth Langston, born 10 Mar 1795 in Union Co., SC; died in Spartanburg Co., SC; married Chaney Stone Bef. 1832 in South Carolina.

ix. Mary Langston, born Abt. 1799 in Union Co., SC; died in Spartanburg Co., SC; married Archibald Stone in South Carolina.
x. Jacob Langston, born 7 Apr 1799 in Union Co., SC; died in Spartanburg Co., SC; married Mary Isabelle Couch; born Abt. 1800 in South Carolina.
Contributor: Dwight Crowe (46956454) • [email protected]

More About Jacob Langston:

Fact 3: 1850, Franklin Co., TN, Federal Census (age 60)

Fact 4: 1860, Franklin Co., TN, Federal Census (age 63)

Fact 5: 1870, Franklin Co., TN, Federal Census (age 73)

Occupation: Shoemaker

More About Mary ?:

Fact 3: 1850, Franklin Co., TN, Federal Census (age 54)

Fact 4: 1860, Franklin Co., TN, Federal Census (age 60)

xi. Caleb Langston, born 1 Apr 1801 in South Carolina; died 1845 in Spartanburg Co., SC.

xii. Absolom Langston, born 20 Sep 1804 in Union Co., SC; died Abt. 1844 in Phillips Co., AR; married Armenta Starnes.

More About Absolom Langston:

Burial: Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Phillips Co., AR

xiii. Gennet Langston, born 11 Apr 1806 in Union Co., SC; died in Spartanburg Co., SC; married Abner Stone Abt. 1820; born 14 Nov 17953; died 16 May 18714.

ore About Abner Stone:

Burial: 1871, New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Spartanburg Co., SC

Occupation: Farmer
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Nathaniel is not the son of Solomon and Sarah Bennett Langston. He is the son of Absalom and Christian Bennett Langston. Christian and Sarah are sisters who married brothers. Below is some documentation to indicate Nathaniel's parentage:
Christian Bennett Langston Fairbairn married a Alexander Fairbairn after the death of Absalom Langston. In her will written August 19, 1800 and recorded January 21, 1803, she appoints her two sons Nathan and Bennett Langston as her executors.
Caleb Langston's will of June 24, 1800 names his brother Nathan.
Absalom Langston was given by the British government 450 acres of land in the fork between Tyger River and Dutchman's Creek in Craven County, SC on September 3, 1771. This land was confiscated by the British during the Revolutionary War. On March 1, 1787, Absolom's son Daniel deeded to his brothers Jacob, Nathan and Caleb 450 acres of land that was previously " forceable taken by a party of men commanded by Co. Tairlton in the year announcement 1781." The land is situate "in the District of Pinkney in the County of Union on the water of Tyger on a a creek called Dutchman's Creek."
Then, Nathan Langston of Union District is shown as having sold for $400 to Reuben S. Sanders, a tract in the fork between Tyger River and Dutchman's Creek commonly known as being a part of a tract of laid out for Absolom Langston, deceased, 175 acres, date 22 November 1802. Signed by Nathan Langston and witnessed by Andrew Torrance, Daniel Langston, and Caty Langston, wife of Nathan Langston. From Union County, South Carolina Deed Abstracts, Vol 2, Deed Books G-K, 1800-1811, by Brent H. Holcomb, Book H, page 64.
Contributor: BCLARK (48889919) • [email protected]∼Nathan Langston, lived in SC all his life. He was a minister of the Gospel, of Baptist faith. He married Catherine Smith 06 January 1784 in Union Co., SC. This couple had 13 children. They were members of Padgett's Creek Church in 1898. Nathan was appointed Deacon in 1798 and he was licensed to preach 07 September 1802. See SC Baptist 1670-1805 by Townsend, pgs 248-252. His will was probated by nephew John Bearden as Executor. Census 1790 and 1800 Union District SC, and 1810 Spartansburg Co., SC. He is buried in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Union Co., SC.