s/o Jacob and Nancy (Yemmons) Neal
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"Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping.
The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church.
It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife.
The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853.
A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery."
~David W. Foster
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, May 24, 2001]
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(Bloomington, Monroe County) Indiana Tribune, Nov. 11, 1847, pg 4
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that I will expose to sale on Thursday the 16th day of December next, at the late residence of Samuel Neal, deceased, The personal property of said deceased consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, some corn and oats, some household and kitchen furniture, farming utensils, with other articles of not necessary to mention. A credit of twelve months will be given on all sums not over three dollars, the purchasers giving note with approved security, waiving all relief from the valuation or property law, three dollars and under cash in hand.
ABIGAIL NEAL, Administratrix
November 17, 1847 3-w3*
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"Samuel and Abigal Neal and Their Descendants: A Chronology of Events
"The information noted below suggests, but does not prove, that Samuel and Abigail (Trowbridge) Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, left the following heirs to their estate. It was compiled by Randi Richardson from various records, as noted, after the discovery of a quit claim deed. This is not my family and I have no further information about the family than what is noted herein.
"In 1812, Samuel Neal fought in the war. According to the Bloomington (IN) Telephone, June 3, 1887, Samuel Neal was noted among the 1812 war veterans buried in Monroe County. The state from which he served was not noted.
"On September 26, 1815, according to an index of Kentucky marriages 1802-1850 available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Trobridge (sic) married Samuel Neal in Clark County, Kentucky.
"According to Monroe County (IN) Marriage Record Indices, James Bails (sic) married Margaret Ann Neal on October 2, 1834. It is believed, but not proven, that Margaret Ann is the daughter of Samuel and Abigail Neal.
"On May 15, 1837, according to a digitized image of the record from the Crawfordsville Land Office, Samuel Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, bought Lot 2, in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book G, p. 28-On September 7, 1839, Samuel Neal and Abigail, his wife, of Monroe County, Indiana, sold to James Bales of Monroe County, Indiana, for $115.00, Lot No. 2 in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, and containing 34 acres.
"In 1840, John W., Samuel and William Neal were enumerated as heads of adjoining households in Monroe County, Indiana. Samuel was reportedly between the ages of 50 and 60; John was between the ages of 30 and 40; and William was between the ages of 20-30.
"On November 10, 1840, according to a digitized image of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal bought 40 acres from the Crawfordsville Land Office. The property was located in the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, 40 acres.
"In 1842, three men with the surname Neal were noted among Monroe County Tax Duplicates, all in Washington Township: Samuel Neal, No. 324; Jno. Neal, No. 325; and Samuel David T. Neal, No. 326.
"According to the Monroe County (IN) Cemetery Index, Samuel Neal was born February 12, 1780 and died on November 29, 1847. He was buried in the Neal Cemetery, Washington Township, Section 22. The only other burial noted in the cemetery is that of Samuel's wife, Abigail. There is no information noted in the index as to her date of birth and death. According to the index, there are no stones evident in the cemetery and the source of the information about burials was not noted.
"On May 24, 2001, Dave Foster sent the following information to the INMONROE Rootsweb list. "Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping. The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church. It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife. The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853. A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps one to understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery.")
"On November 11, 1847, as noted in the Indiana (Monroe County) Tribune, it was announced by Abigail Neal, the administratrix of the estate of the late Samuel Neal, that she would offer for sale the personal property of said deceased.
"In 1847, Samuel Neal/Neil died. His estate papers were filed on November 17 (tombstone indicates he died November 29, 1847). Check the contents of this box available at the MCHC.
"In 1850, Abagil (sic) Neald), age 55 and a native of Kentucky, was enumerated head of household in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Enumerated with her were two children: George Neald, age 19, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer; and Lindsey Neald, age 15, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer. Abagil reportedly owned property, both real and personal, with a combined value of $500.00.
"On July 1, 1852, according to a digitized copy of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal purchased 40 acres of land from the Crawfordsville (IN) Land Office. The property was described as the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"On January 4, 1853, according to the cemetery information provided by Dave Foster as noted above, Abigail Neal, wife of Samuel Neal, died. She was reportedly born September 27, 1795. She was buried in the Neal Cemetery in Washington Township, Monroe County, and her tombstone was later removed to the Hindustan Cemetery in Monroe County
Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, p. 321--On April 7, 1853, William Y. Neal sold to George W. Neal for $10, land located in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, T10, R1W, containing 40 acres. Double check property description. When did William Neal buy this land and from whom.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, pp. 321-On March 12, 1853, Isaac M. C. Neal and his wife, Elizabeth, Samuel H. Neal and his wife, Nancy Ann, and John O. Chitwood and his wife, Martha Ann, sold to George W. Neal in a quit claim deed, for $60.00, property described as the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section22, T10N, R1W, containing 40 acres. This property was originally sold through the Crawfordville land office. The six parties who sold the land all signed their names or signed with a mark.
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, August 3, 2012]
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5/28/2019 - Contributor: Frank Merriman (47476475) added the following information to dispute place of birth as SC
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Sources:
1) 1880 Census of Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR, John W. Neal, oldest son of Samuel, shows he was born 1809 in KY and that both of his parents were born in KY. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBM-NTS?i=14&cc=1417683
2) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Isaac M C Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
3) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Samuel H. Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
4) 1810 Census at Stoner, Bourbon Co., KY, shows Samuel and Jacob- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYD-3RH?i=29&cc=1803765
5) 1815 Marriage, Clark Co., KY - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9S7-9ZSV?i=151&cc=1804888 Clark Co. is near Bourbon Co.
6) 1814 U.S. Register of Enlistment, Paris, Bourbon Co., KY shows his birth place as KY. I think that this is him based on everything else that I have found. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L1RN-QNL?i=497&cc=1880762 It appears that this family did not arrive in Bourbon Co. until 1788 or 1789 which means that he was likely born in VA and not KY.
7) 1815 Marriage, Bourbon Co., KY of John W. Neal (1795-1837), brother of Samuel and uncle of the younger John W. Neal. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9398-SLJH-X?i=437&cc=1804888
8) Roots Web post showing John W. as a son of Jacob and Ann Neal: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wilson_harris&id=I00101
9) Roots Web post showing the Bourbon Co. Neals came from Fauquier Co., VA: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=joycemil&id=P4931
10) According to the same Roots Web posts on the Benjamin Francis Neal family, Mary Neal was married in Fauquier Co. in 1786 or 1788. So, the family was still in VA. This makes it more likely that Samuel’s birth place was Fauquier Co., VA.
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"Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping.
The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church.
It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife.
The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853.
A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery."
~David W. Foster
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, May 24, 2001]
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(Bloomington, Monroe County) Indiana Tribune, Nov. 11, 1847, pg 4
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that I will expose to sale on Thursday the 16th day of December next, at the late residence of Samuel Neal, deceased, The personal property of said deceased consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, some corn and oats, some household and kitchen furniture, farming utensils, with other articles of not necessary to mention. A credit of twelve months will be given on all sums not over three dollars, the purchasers giving note with approved security, waiving all relief from the valuation or property law, three dollars and under cash in hand.
ABIGAIL NEAL, Administratrix
November 17, 1847 3-w3*
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"Samuel and Abigal Neal and Their Descendants: A Chronology of Events
"The information noted below suggests, but does not prove, that Samuel and Abigail (Trowbridge) Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, left the following heirs to their estate. It was compiled by Randi Richardson from various records, as noted, after the discovery of a quit claim deed. This is not my family and I have no further information about the family than what is noted herein.
"In 1812, Samuel Neal fought in the war. According to the Bloomington (IN) Telephone, June 3, 1887, Samuel Neal was noted among the 1812 war veterans buried in Monroe County. The state from which he served was not noted.
"On September 26, 1815, according to an index of Kentucky marriages 1802-1850 available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Trobridge (sic) married Samuel Neal in Clark County, Kentucky.
"According to Monroe County (IN) Marriage Record Indices, James Bails (sic) married Margaret Ann Neal on October 2, 1834. It is believed, but not proven, that Margaret Ann is the daughter of Samuel and Abigail Neal.
"On May 15, 1837, according to a digitized image of the record from the Crawfordsville Land Office, Samuel Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, bought Lot 2, in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book G, p. 28-On September 7, 1839, Samuel Neal and Abigail, his wife, of Monroe County, Indiana, sold to James Bales of Monroe County, Indiana, for $115.00, Lot No. 2 in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, and containing 34 acres.
"In 1840, John W., Samuel and William Neal were enumerated as heads of adjoining households in Monroe County, Indiana. Samuel was reportedly between the ages of 50 and 60; John was between the ages of 30 and 40; and William was between the ages of 20-30.
"On November 10, 1840, according to a digitized image of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal bought 40 acres from the Crawfordsville Land Office. The property was located in the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, 40 acres.
"In 1842, three men with the surname Neal were noted among Monroe County Tax Duplicates, all in Washington Township: Samuel Neal, No. 324; Jno. Neal, No. 325; and Samuel David T. Neal, No. 326.
"According to the Monroe County (IN) Cemetery Index, Samuel Neal was born February 12, 1780 and died on November 29, 1847. He was buried in the Neal Cemetery, Washington Township, Section 22. The only other burial noted in the cemetery is that of Samuel's wife, Abigail. There is no information noted in the index as to her date of birth and death. According to the index, there are no stones evident in the cemetery and the source of the information about burials was not noted.
"On May 24, 2001, Dave Foster sent the following information to the INMONROE Rootsweb list. "Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping. The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church. It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife. The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853. A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps one to understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery.")
"On November 11, 1847, as noted in the Indiana (Monroe County) Tribune, it was announced by Abigail Neal, the administratrix of the estate of the late Samuel Neal, that she would offer for sale the personal property of said deceased.
"In 1847, Samuel Neal/Neil died. His estate papers were filed on November 17 (tombstone indicates he died November 29, 1847). Check the contents of this box available at the MCHC.
"In 1850, Abagil (sic) Neald), age 55 and a native of Kentucky, was enumerated head of household in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Enumerated with her were two children: George Neald, age 19, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer; and Lindsey Neald, age 15, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer. Abagil reportedly owned property, both real and personal, with a combined value of $500.00.
"On July 1, 1852, according to a digitized copy of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal purchased 40 acres of land from the Crawfordsville (IN) Land Office. The property was described as the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"On January 4, 1853, according to the cemetery information provided by Dave Foster as noted above, Abigail Neal, wife of Samuel Neal, died. She was reportedly born September 27, 1795. She was buried in the Neal Cemetery in Washington Township, Monroe County, and her tombstone was later removed to the Hindustan Cemetery in Monroe County
Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, p. 321--On April 7, 1853, William Y. Neal sold to George W. Neal for $10, land located in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, T10, R1W, containing 40 acres. Double check property description. When did William Neal buy this land and from whom.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, pp. 321-On March 12, 1853, Isaac M. C. Neal and his wife, Elizabeth, Samuel H. Neal and his wife, Nancy Ann, and John O. Chitwood and his wife, Martha Ann, sold to George W. Neal in a quit claim deed, for $60.00, property described as the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section22, T10N, R1W, containing 40 acres. This property was originally sold through the Crawfordville land office. The six parties who sold the land all signed their names or signed with a mark.
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, August 3, 2012]
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5/28/2019 - Contributor: Frank Merriman (47476475) added the following information to dispute place of birth as SC
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Sources:
1) 1880 Census of Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR, John W. Neal, oldest son of Samuel, shows he was born 1809 in KY and that both of his parents were born in KY. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBM-NTS?i=14&cc=1417683
2) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Isaac M C Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
3) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Samuel H. Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
4) 1810 Census at Stoner, Bourbon Co., KY, shows Samuel and Jacob- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYD-3RH?i=29&cc=1803765
5) 1815 Marriage, Clark Co., KY - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9S7-9ZSV?i=151&cc=1804888 Clark Co. is near Bourbon Co.
6) 1814 U.S. Register of Enlistment, Paris, Bourbon Co., KY shows his birth place as KY. I think that this is him based on everything else that I have found. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L1RN-QNL?i=497&cc=1880762 It appears that this family did not arrive in Bourbon Co. until 1788 or 1789 which means that he was likely born in VA and not KY.
7) 1815 Marriage, Bourbon Co., KY of John W. Neal (1795-1837), brother of Samuel and uncle of the younger John W. Neal. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9398-SLJH-X?i=437&cc=1804888
8) Roots Web post showing John W. as a son of Jacob and Ann Neal: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wilson_harris&id=I00101
9) Roots Web post showing the Bourbon Co. Neals came from Fauquier Co., VA: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=joycemil&id=P4931
10) According to the same Roots Web posts on the Benjamin Francis Neal family, Mary Neal was married in Fauquier Co. in 1786 or 1788. So, the family was still in VA. This makes it more likely that Samuel’s birth place was Fauquier Co., VA.
s/o Jacob and Nancy (Yemmons) Neal
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"Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping.
The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church.
It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife.
The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853.
A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery."
~David W. Foster
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, May 24, 2001]
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(Bloomington, Monroe County) Indiana Tribune, Nov. 11, 1847, pg 4
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that I will expose to sale on Thursday the 16th day of December next, at the late residence of Samuel Neal, deceased, The personal property of said deceased consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, some corn and oats, some household and kitchen furniture, farming utensils, with other articles of not necessary to mention. A credit of twelve months will be given on all sums not over three dollars, the purchasers giving note with approved security, waiving all relief from the valuation or property law, three dollars and under cash in hand.
ABIGAIL NEAL, Administratrix
November 17, 1847 3-w3*
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"Samuel and Abigal Neal and Their Descendants: A Chronology of Events
"The information noted below suggests, but does not prove, that Samuel and Abigail (Trowbridge) Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, left the following heirs to their estate. It was compiled by Randi Richardson from various records, as noted, after the discovery of a quit claim deed. This is not my family and I have no further information about the family than what is noted herein.
"In 1812, Samuel Neal fought in the war. According to the Bloomington (IN) Telephone, June 3, 1887, Samuel Neal was noted among the 1812 war veterans buried in Monroe County. The state from which he served was not noted.
"On September 26, 1815, according to an index of Kentucky marriages 1802-1850 available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Trobridge (sic) married Samuel Neal in Clark County, Kentucky.
"According to Monroe County (IN) Marriage Record Indices, James Bails (sic) married Margaret Ann Neal on October 2, 1834. It is believed, but not proven, that Margaret Ann is the daughter of Samuel and Abigail Neal.
"On May 15, 1837, according to a digitized image of the record from the Crawfordsville Land Office, Samuel Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, bought Lot 2, in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book G, p. 28-On September 7, 1839, Samuel Neal and Abigail, his wife, of Monroe County, Indiana, sold to James Bales of Monroe County, Indiana, for $115.00, Lot No. 2 in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, and containing 34 acres.
"In 1840, John W., Samuel and William Neal were enumerated as heads of adjoining households in Monroe County, Indiana. Samuel was reportedly between the ages of 50 and 60; John was between the ages of 30 and 40; and William was between the ages of 20-30.
"On November 10, 1840, according to a digitized image of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal bought 40 acres from the Crawfordsville Land Office. The property was located in the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, 40 acres.
"In 1842, three men with the surname Neal were noted among Monroe County Tax Duplicates, all in Washington Township: Samuel Neal, No. 324; Jno. Neal, No. 325; and Samuel David T. Neal, No. 326.
"According to the Monroe County (IN) Cemetery Index, Samuel Neal was born February 12, 1780 and died on November 29, 1847. He was buried in the Neal Cemetery, Washington Township, Section 22. The only other burial noted in the cemetery is that of Samuel's wife, Abigail. There is no information noted in the index as to her date of birth and death. According to the index, there are no stones evident in the cemetery and the source of the information about burials was not noted.
"On May 24, 2001, Dave Foster sent the following information to the INMONROE Rootsweb list. "Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping. The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church. It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife. The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853. A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps one to understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery.")
"On November 11, 1847, as noted in the Indiana (Monroe County) Tribune, it was announced by Abigail Neal, the administratrix of the estate of the late Samuel Neal, that she would offer for sale the personal property of said deceased.
"In 1847, Samuel Neal/Neil died. His estate papers were filed on November 17 (tombstone indicates he died November 29, 1847). Check the contents of this box available at the MCHC.
"In 1850, Abagil (sic) Neald), age 55 and a native of Kentucky, was enumerated head of household in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Enumerated with her were two children: George Neald, age 19, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer; and Lindsey Neald, age 15, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer. Abagil reportedly owned property, both real and personal, with a combined value of $500.00.
"On July 1, 1852, according to a digitized copy of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal purchased 40 acres of land from the Crawfordsville (IN) Land Office. The property was described as the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"On January 4, 1853, according to the cemetery information provided by Dave Foster as noted above, Abigail Neal, wife of Samuel Neal, died. She was reportedly born September 27, 1795. She was buried in the Neal Cemetery in Washington Township, Monroe County, and her tombstone was later removed to the Hindustan Cemetery in Monroe County
Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, p. 321--On April 7, 1853, William Y. Neal sold to George W. Neal for $10, land located in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, T10, R1W, containing 40 acres. Double check property description. When did William Neal buy this land and from whom.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, pp. 321-On March 12, 1853, Isaac M. C. Neal and his wife, Elizabeth, Samuel H. Neal and his wife, Nancy Ann, and John O. Chitwood and his wife, Martha Ann, sold to George W. Neal in a quit claim deed, for $60.00, property described as the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section22, T10N, R1W, containing 40 acres. This property was originally sold through the Crawfordville land office. The six parties who sold the land all signed their names or signed with a mark.
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, August 3, 2012]
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5/28/2019 - Contributor: Frank Merriman (47476475) added the following information to dispute place of birth as SC
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Sources:
1) 1880 Census of Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR, John W. Neal, oldest son of Samuel, shows he was born 1809 in KY and that both of his parents were born in KY. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBM-NTS?i=14&cc=1417683
2) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Isaac M C Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
3) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Samuel H. Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
4) 1810 Census at Stoner, Bourbon Co., KY, shows Samuel and Jacob- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYD-3RH?i=29&cc=1803765
5) 1815 Marriage, Clark Co., KY - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9S7-9ZSV?i=151&cc=1804888 Clark Co. is near Bourbon Co.
6) 1814 U.S. Register of Enlistment, Paris, Bourbon Co., KY shows his birth place as KY. I think that this is him based on everything else that I have found. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L1RN-QNL?i=497&cc=1880762 It appears that this family did not arrive in Bourbon Co. until 1788 or 1789 which means that he was likely born in VA and not KY.
7) 1815 Marriage, Bourbon Co., KY of John W. Neal (1795-1837), brother of Samuel and uncle of the younger John W. Neal. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9398-SLJH-X?i=437&cc=1804888
8) Roots Web post showing John W. as a son of Jacob and Ann Neal: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wilson_harris&id=I00101
9) Roots Web post showing the Bourbon Co. Neals came from Fauquier Co., VA: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=joycemil&id=P4931
10) According to the same Roots Web posts on the Benjamin Francis Neal family, Mary Neal was married in Fauquier Co. in 1786 or 1788. So, the family was still in VA. This makes it more likely that Samuel’s birth place was Fauquier Co., VA.
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"Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping.
The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church.
It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife.
The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853.
A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery."
~David W. Foster
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, May 24, 2001]
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(Bloomington, Monroe County) Indiana Tribune, Nov. 11, 1847, pg 4
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that I will expose to sale on Thursday the 16th day of December next, at the late residence of Samuel Neal, deceased, The personal property of said deceased consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, some corn and oats, some household and kitchen furniture, farming utensils, with other articles of not necessary to mention. A credit of twelve months will be given on all sums not over three dollars, the purchasers giving note with approved security, waiving all relief from the valuation or property law, three dollars and under cash in hand.
ABIGAIL NEAL, Administratrix
November 17, 1847 3-w3*
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"Samuel and Abigal Neal and Their Descendants: A Chronology of Events
"The information noted below suggests, but does not prove, that Samuel and Abigail (Trowbridge) Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, left the following heirs to their estate. It was compiled by Randi Richardson from various records, as noted, after the discovery of a quit claim deed. This is not my family and I have no further information about the family than what is noted herein.
"In 1812, Samuel Neal fought in the war. According to the Bloomington (IN) Telephone, June 3, 1887, Samuel Neal was noted among the 1812 war veterans buried in Monroe County. The state from which he served was not noted.
"On September 26, 1815, according to an index of Kentucky marriages 1802-1850 available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Trobridge (sic) married Samuel Neal in Clark County, Kentucky.
"According to Monroe County (IN) Marriage Record Indices, James Bails (sic) married Margaret Ann Neal on October 2, 1834. It is believed, but not proven, that Margaret Ann is the daughter of Samuel and Abigail Neal.
"On May 15, 1837, according to a digitized image of the record from the Crawfordsville Land Office, Samuel Neal of Monroe County, Indiana, bought Lot 2, in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book G, p. 28-On September 7, 1839, Samuel Neal and Abigail, his wife, of Monroe County, Indiana, sold to James Bales of Monroe County, Indiana, for $115.00, Lot No. 2 in Section 18, Township 10N, Range 1W, and containing 34 acres.
"In 1840, John W., Samuel and William Neal were enumerated as heads of adjoining households in Monroe County, Indiana. Samuel was reportedly between the ages of 50 and 60; John was between the ages of 30 and 40; and William was between the ages of 20-30.
"On November 10, 1840, according to a digitized image of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal bought 40 acres from the Crawfordsville Land Office. The property was located in the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, 40 acres.
"In 1842, three men with the surname Neal were noted among Monroe County Tax Duplicates, all in Washington Township: Samuel Neal, No. 324; Jno. Neal, No. 325; and Samuel David T. Neal, No. 326.
"According to the Monroe County (IN) Cemetery Index, Samuel Neal was born February 12, 1780 and died on November 29, 1847. He was buried in the Neal Cemetery, Washington Township, Section 22. The only other burial noted in the cemetery is that of Samuel's wife, Abigail. There is no information noted in the index as to her date of birth and death. According to the index, there are no stones evident in the cemetery and the source of the information about burials was not noted.
"On May 24, 2001, Dave Foster sent the following information to the INMONROE Rootsweb list. "Today, Lee Ridge and myself found the gravestone of Samuel & Abigail NEAL in the Hindustan Cemetery, Section 14 of Washington Township, Monroe County. We had heard that some years ago the stone, but not the graves, had been moved from the Old Neal Farm to the Hindustan Cemetery for safe keeping. The stone is in the third row on the East side of the church. It has been placed between the graves of William Whitsell & wife and James F. Neal & wife. The stone reads: SAMUEL NEAL, Born Feb 2, 1780, Died Nov 29, 1847. Below that is: ABIGAIL, wife of SAMUEL NEAL, Born Sept 27, 1795, Died Jan 4, 1853. A notation will be made in the listings for both cemeteries.
I hope this helps one to understand what happened to the Neal Cemetery.")
"On November 11, 1847, as noted in the Indiana (Monroe County) Tribune, it was announced by Abigail Neal, the administratrix of the estate of the late Samuel Neal, that she would offer for sale the personal property of said deceased.
"In 1847, Samuel Neal/Neil died. His estate papers were filed on November 17 (tombstone indicates he died November 29, 1847). Check the contents of this box available at the MCHC.
"In 1850, Abagil (sic) Neald), age 55 and a native of Kentucky, was enumerated head of household in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Enumerated with her were two children: George Neald, age 19, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer; and Lindsey Neald, age 15, a native of Indiana who worked as a farmer. Abagil reportedly owned property, both real and personal, with a combined value of $500.00.
"On July 1, 1852, according to a digitized copy of the document available at Ancestry.com, Abigail Neal purchased 40 acres of land from the Crawfordsville (IN) Land Office. The property was described as the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 22, T10N, R1W, Monroe County, Indiana.
"On January 4, 1853, according to the cemetery information provided by Dave Foster as noted above, Abigail Neal, wife of Samuel Neal, died. She was reportedly born September 27, 1795. She was buried in the Neal Cemetery in Washington Township, Monroe County, and her tombstone was later removed to the Hindustan Cemetery in Monroe County
Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, p. 321--On April 7, 1853, William Y. Neal sold to George W. Neal for $10, land located in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 22, T10, R1W, containing 40 acres. Double check property description. When did William Neal buy this land and from whom.
"Monroe County (IN) Deed Book O, pp. 321-On March 12, 1853, Isaac M. C. Neal and his wife, Elizabeth, Samuel H. Neal and his wife, Nancy Ann, and John O. Chitwood and his wife, Martha Ann, sold to George W. Neal in a quit claim deed, for $60.00, property described as the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section22, T10N, R1W, containing 40 acres. This property was originally sold through the Crawfordville land office. The six parties who sold the land all signed their names or signed with a mark.
[Source: INMONROE Rootsweb list, August 3, 2012]
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5/28/2019 - Contributor: Frank Merriman (47476475) added the following information to dispute place of birth as SC
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Sources:
1) 1880 Census of Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR, John W. Neal, oldest son of Samuel, shows he was born 1809 in KY and that both of his parents were born in KY. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBM-NTS?i=14&cc=1417683
2) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Isaac M C Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
3) 1880 Census of Jackson Twp., Brown Co., IN, Samuel H. Neal, son of Samuel, shows his father’s birth place as VA. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYF-37B6?i=24&cc=1417683
4) 1810 Census at Stoner, Bourbon Co., KY, shows Samuel and Jacob- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYD-3RH?i=29&cc=1803765
5) 1815 Marriage, Clark Co., KY - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9S7-9ZSV?i=151&cc=1804888 Clark Co. is near Bourbon Co.
6) 1814 U.S. Register of Enlistment, Paris, Bourbon Co., KY shows his birth place as KY. I think that this is him based on everything else that I have found. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L1RN-QNL?i=497&cc=1880762 It appears that this family did not arrive in Bourbon Co. until 1788 or 1789 which means that he was likely born in VA and not KY.
7) 1815 Marriage, Bourbon Co., KY of John W. Neal (1795-1837), brother of Samuel and uncle of the younger John W. Neal. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9398-SLJH-X?i=437&cc=1804888
8) Roots Web post showing John W. as a son of Jacob and Ann Neal: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wilson_harris&id=I00101
9) Roots Web post showing the Bourbon Co. Neals came from Fauquier Co., VA: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=joycemil&id=P4931
10) According to the same Roots Web posts on the Benjamin Francis Neal family, Mary Neal was married in Fauquier Co. in 1786 or 1788. So, the family was still in VA. This makes it more likely that Samuel’s birth place was Fauquier Co., VA.
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