The son of John & Elizabeth (White) Walraven of NC and GA, John married Nancy Elizabeth McAlister in 1803 in Elbert Co GA. Nancy is believed to be of Cherokee Indian heritage.
Children with Nancy:
1) Jemima "Jincy" Jane Walraven (1805-1844); m. Henry Wilson (1787-1863).
2) Jonathan Matthew Walraven (1807-bef 1880); m. Millie Wilson.
3) William Walraven (1809-1886); m. Matilda Elizabeth Hogan (1811-1882).
4) Mary "Polly" Ann Walraven (1811-1881); m. John C Baugh Jr (1807-1875).
5) Sardis Walraven (1814-1896); m. William Henry Irby (1806-1879).
6) Nancy Walraven (1816-1864); m. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909).
7) Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Walraven (1822-bef 1902); m. Bennett H Wilson.
8) John P Walraven III (1823-1888); m1. Catherine L Johnson, m2. Elizabeth Caroline West (1835-1908).
9) Elizabeth Walraven (1824-1864); never married.
10) Cayann Walraven (1826-1889); m1. Osborn R Johnson (1814-1922), m2. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909) [widower of sister Nancy].
11) President Walraven (1829-1912); m1. Rebecca Holland (1836-1890), m2. Queen Victoria Martin.
Per the "Index to War of 1812 Service Records for Volunteer Soldiers from Georgia", John fought during the War of 1812, serving from 21 Nov 1814 to 21 May 1815 as a Private in the GA Militia, 4th Battalion.
Georgia, Cass/Bartow Co Will Books:
Will Book A, Pgs 30 and 3
Will of John Wallraven
Written: 10 Sep 1845
Probated: 3 Nov 1845
"My last Will and testament after paying all of my just debts. Cass County.
I will to my wife Nancy Wallraven my lot of land 49 in the Seventh District, Third section during her Lifetime. At her death the said lot of land is to be equally divided between my sons, John Wallraven and my son President Wallraven.
I will to my son Jonathan Wallraven and my son William Wallraven one lot of land number fifty in the Seventh district, third section to be equally divided between them.
I will my son President Wallraven to have a good horse, saddle and bridle and all of the rest of my property.
I will that my wife Nancy Wallraven shall have during her lifetime and then to be equally divided between all my lawful heirs.
Witness my hand and seal.
John (x) Wallraven
Wit (his mark)
"Joseph (x) McElrath, Z.F. Wilson, Joseph Bogle, Henry McConnell, Phillip J. Guyton
Georgia, Cass County
"In person came before us Joseph Bogle, Phillip J. Guyton, Jushua Bowdon, Nathaniel Nicholson Justice of the Inferior Court in and for said county Joseph P. McElrath, Z.F. Wilson and Henry McConnell who being sworn and deposed and say that they saw John Walraven seal and sign the will and foregoing instrument or testament and that he execute this freely and without compulsion so far as they know or believe and that he was at the time of executing the same of sound disposition and mind and memory and that they sign the same as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.
Sworn to and subscribed before us this 3rd day of November 1845.
/s/ Joseph Bogle, JIC; Nathaniel Nicholson, JIC; Joshua Bowdoin, JIC; Henry McConnell."
Thank you to Carol for transferring this family to my care.
Note:
The death year on this later tombstone appears to be wrong. According to when his will was probated, he died about Oct 1845.
Children with Nancy:
1) Jemima "Jincy" Jane Walraven (1805-1844); m. Henry Wilson (1787-1863).
2) Jonathan Matthew Walraven (1807-bef 1880); m. Millie Wilson.
3) William Walraven (1809-1886); m. Matilda Elizabeth Hogan (1811-1882).
4) Mary "Polly" Ann Walraven (1811-1881); m. John C Baugh Jr (1807-1875).
5) Sardis Walraven (1814-1896); m. William Henry Irby (1806-1879).
6) Nancy Walraven (1816-1864); m. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909).
7) Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Walraven (1822-bef 1902); m. Bennett H Wilson.
8) John P Walraven III (1823-1888); m1. Catherine L Johnson, m2. Elizabeth Caroline West (1835-1908).
9) Elizabeth Walraven (1824-1864); never married.
10) Cayann Walraven (1826-1889); m1. Osborn R Johnson (1814-1922), m2. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909) [widower of sister Nancy].
11) President Walraven (1829-1912); m1. Rebecca Holland (1836-1890), m2. Queen Victoria Martin.
Per the "Index to War of 1812 Service Records for Volunteer Soldiers from Georgia", John fought during the War of 1812, serving from 21 Nov 1814 to 21 May 1815 as a Private in the GA Militia, 4th Battalion.
Georgia, Cass/Bartow Co Will Books:
Will Book A, Pgs 30 and 3
Will of John Wallraven
Written: 10 Sep 1845
Probated: 3 Nov 1845
"My last Will and testament after paying all of my just debts. Cass County.
I will to my wife Nancy Wallraven my lot of land 49 in the Seventh District, Third section during her Lifetime. At her death the said lot of land is to be equally divided between my sons, John Wallraven and my son President Wallraven.
I will to my son Jonathan Wallraven and my son William Wallraven one lot of land number fifty in the Seventh district, third section to be equally divided between them.
I will my son President Wallraven to have a good horse, saddle and bridle and all of the rest of my property.
I will that my wife Nancy Wallraven shall have during her lifetime and then to be equally divided between all my lawful heirs.
Witness my hand and seal.
John (x) Wallraven
Wit (his mark)
"Joseph (x) McElrath, Z.F. Wilson, Joseph Bogle, Henry McConnell, Phillip J. Guyton
Georgia, Cass County
"In person came before us Joseph Bogle, Phillip J. Guyton, Jushua Bowdon, Nathaniel Nicholson Justice of the Inferior Court in and for said county Joseph P. McElrath, Z.F. Wilson and Henry McConnell who being sworn and deposed and say that they saw John Walraven seal and sign the will and foregoing instrument or testament and that he execute this freely and without compulsion so far as they know or believe and that he was at the time of executing the same of sound disposition and mind and memory and that they sign the same as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.
Sworn to and subscribed before us this 3rd day of November 1845.
/s/ Joseph Bogle, JIC; Nathaniel Nicholson, JIC; Joshua Bowdoin, JIC; Henry McConnell."
Thank you to Carol for transferring this family to my care.
Note:
The death year on this later tombstone appears to be wrong. According to when his will was probated, he died about Oct 1845.
The son of John & Elizabeth (White) Walraven of NC and GA, John married Nancy Elizabeth McAlister in 1803 in Elbert Co GA. Nancy is believed to be of Cherokee Indian heritage.
Children with Nancy:
1) Jemima "Jincy" Jane Walraven (1805-1844); m. Henry Wilson (1787-1863).
2) Jonathan Matthew Walraven (1807-bef 1880); m. Millie Wilson.
3) William Walraven (1809-1886); m. Matilda Elizabeth Hogan (1811-1882).
4) Mary "Polly" Ann Walraven (1811-1881); m. John C Baugh Jr (1807-1875).
5) Sardis Walraven (1814-1896); m. William Henry Irby (1806-1879).
6) Nancy Walraven (1816-1864); m. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909).
7) Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Walraven (1822-bef 1902); m. Bennett H Wilson.
8) John P Walraven III (1823-1888); m1. Catherine L Johnson, m2. Elizabeth Caroline West (1835-1908).
9) Elizabeth Walraven (1824-1864); never married.
10) Cayann Walraven (1826-1889); m1. Osborn R Johnson (1814-1922), m2. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909) [widower of sister Nancy].
11) President Walraven (1829-1912); m1. Rebecca Holland (1836-1890), m2. Queen Victoria Martin.
Per the "Index to War of 1812 Service Records for Volunteer Soldiers from Georgia", John fought during the War of 1812, serving from 21 Nov 1814 to 21 May 1815 as a Private in the GA Militia, 4th Battalion.
Georgia, Cass/Bartow Co Will Books:
Will Book A, Pgs 30 and 3
Will of John Wallraven
Written: 10 Sep 1845
Probated: 3 Nov 1845
"My last Will and testament after paying all of my just debts. Cass County.
I will to my wife Nancy Wallraven my lot of land 49 in the Seventh District, Third section during her Lifetime. At her death the said lot of land is to be equally divided between my sons, John Wallraven and my son President Wallraven.
I will to my son Jonathan Wallraven and my son William Wallraven one lot of land number fifty in the Seventh district, third section to be equally divided between them.
I will my son President Wallraven to have a good horse, saddle and bridle and all of the rest of my property.
I will that my wife Nancy Wallraven shall have during her lifetime and then to be equally divided between all my lawful heirs.
Witness my hand and seal.
John (x) Wallraven
Wit (his mark)
"Joseph (x) McElrath, Z.F. Wilson, Joseph Bogle, Henry McConnell, Phillip J. Guyton
Georgia, Cass County
"In person came before us Joseph Bogle, Phillip J. Guyton, Jushua Bowdon, Nathaniel Nicholson Justice of the Inferior Court in and for said county Joseph P. McElrath, Z.F. Wilson and Henry McConnell who being sworn and deposed and say that they saw John Walraven seal and sign the will and foregoing instrument or testament and that he execute this freely and without compulsion so far as they know or believe and that he was at the time of executing the same of sound disposition and mind and memory and that they sign the same as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.
Sworn to and subscribed before us this 3rd day of November 1845.
/s/ Joseph Bogle, JIC; Nathaniel Nicholson, JIC; Joshua Bowdoin, JIC; Henry McConnell."
Thank you to Carol for transferring this family to my care.
Note:
The death year on this later tombstone appears to be wrong. According to when his will was probated, he died about Oct 1845.
Children with Nancy:
1) Jemima "Jincy" Jane Walraven (1805-1844); m. Henry Wilson (1787-1863).
2) Jonathan Matthew Walraven (1807-bef 1880); m. Millie Wilson.
3) William Walraven (1809-1886); m. Matilda Elizabeth Hogan (1811-1882).
4) Mary "Polly" Ann Walraven (1811-1881); m. John C Baugh Jr (1807-1875).
5) Sardis Walraven (1814-1896); m. William Henry Irby (1806-1879).
6) Nancy Walraven (1816-1864); m. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909).
7) Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Walraven (1822-bef 1902); m. Bennett H Wilson.
8) John P Walraven III (1823-1888); m1. Catherine L Johnson, m2. Elizabeth Caroline West (1835-1908).
9) Elizabeth Walraven (1824-1864); never married.
10) Cayann Walraven (1826-1889); m1. Osborn R Johnson (1814-1922), m2. Reverend Zachariah Finn Wilson (1820-1909) [widower of sister Nancy].
11) President Walraven (1829-1912); m1. Rebecca Holland (1836-1890), m2. Queen Victoria Martin.
Per the "Index to War of 1812 Service Records for Volunteer Soldiers from Georgia", John fought during the War of 1812, serving from 21 Nov 1814 to 21 May 1815 as a Private in the GA Militia, 4th Battalion.
Georgia, Cass/Bartow Co Will Books:
Will Book A, Pgs 30 and 3
Will of John Wallraven
Written: 10 Sep 1845
Probated: 3 Nov 1845
"My last Will and testament after paying all of my just debts. Cass County.
I will to my wife Nancy Wallraven my lot of land 49 in the Seventh District, Third section during her Lifetime. At her death the said lot of land is to be equally divided between my sons, John Wallraven and my son President Wallraven.
I will to my son Jonathan Wallraven and my son William Wallraven one lot of land number fifty in the Seventh district, third section to be equally divided between them.
I will my son President Wallraven to have a good horse, saddle and bridle and all of the rest of my property.
I will that my wife Nancy Wallraven shall have during her lifetime and then to be equally divided between all my lawful heirs.
Witness my hand and seal.
John (x) Wallraven
Wit (his mark)
"Joseph (x) McElrath, Z.F. Wilson, Joseph Bogle, Henry McConnell, Phillip J. Guyton
Georgia, Cass County
"In person came before us Joseph Bogle, Phillip J. Guyton, Jushua Bowdon, Nathaniel Nicholson Justice of the Inferior Court in and for said county Joseph P. McElrath, Z.F. Wilson and Henry McConnell who being sworn and deposed and say that they saw John Walraven seal and sign the will and foregoing instrument or testament and that he execute this freely and without compulsion so far as they know or believe and that he was at the time of executing the same of sound disposition and mind and memory and that they sign the same as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.
Sworn to and subscribed before us this 3rd day of November 1845.
/s/ Joseph Bogle, JIC; Nathaniel Nicholson, JIC; Joshua Bowdoin, JIC; Henry McConnell."
Thank you to Carol for transferring this family to my care.
Note:
The death year on this later tombstone appears to be wrong. According to when his will was probated, he died about Oct 1845.
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