A lot of people on ancestry seem to think Samuel was born in a place called Scotts, Alexander Co, NC. Their is no Scotts town in Alexander Co, NC, but there is a Scotts in Iredell Co, NC, 2.7 miles WNW of Stony Point, NC. Alexander County was not even formed until 1846. In 1746 (Samuel's birth year) the whole area of present day Alexander, Iredell, Rowan, and Anson Counties was in Bladen County, and not many settlers in the area at the time.
Samuel's grandparents were John Weisen (b.ABT 1700 Londonderry, Ireland, d.7/?/1777 in Rowan Co, NC) and Mary Deemer. They had two known sons, Archibald Wasson (b. between 1714 and 1719 in Glencastle, Ireland) and Joseph E. Weisen (b. 1718, d. AFT. 6/16/1794 in Iredell Co, NC ). Joseph E. Weisen was Lt. Samuel Washington Wasson's father (mother unknown).
Samuel W. Wasson was a Lieutenant from Salisbury District, NC during the Revolutionary War.
He married at least three times:
1st wife: Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance (born ?/?/1754 Rowan Co, NC) married sometime between 1767 and 1776. John A. Sands, in his book, "Wasson" published 1976, states that Samuel was first married to a woman named Elizabeth, maiden name unknown. John A. Sands was a prosperous farmer and slave-holder, and apparently a well-respected man in the County of Lawrence, Tennessee.
2nd wife: widow Catherine Epson Abel, married in 1779.
3rd wife: widow Catherine Boyd McConnell, married in 1802 in Iredell Co, NC. She was born ABT 1761 in MO, married first to Alexander Mcconnell on 2/18/1782 in Iredell Co, NC). Catherine was a daughter of Capt. Robert Boyd. She brought seven children to the marriage of Samuel from her prior marriage to Alexander McConnell: Anne (1783/4), Walter (1784), Robert (1787), William (1789), Elizabeth, John B. (1794), and Mary Ann 'Polly' (1798). All of Samuel's children by the first and second wives were already grown. Alexander McConnell (b. 1750 PA, d. 8/9/1798 Iredell Co, NC) was a son of William McConnell (1720–1777, m. 1739 Pennsylvania) and Nancy Jane Coles (1720–1787).
After the turn of the century, Samuel Wasson began selling off his Iredell Co, NC holdings, then he, Catharine, and family (with all the known surviving McConnell children: Ann Bell, Walter, William (m. Elizabeth Bone), John, Robert Boyd and Mary Ann) moved to Williamson Co, TN, south of Nashville, near her Boyd kin, possibly via Sumner and Wilson Counties, TN. The Wasson family holdings in Tennessee also included land that appears to have overlapped into Rutherford and Giles Counties. They lived in Iredell Co, NC from 1770-1800 (TN fed cencus) and was in Williamson Co, TN in 1807 (TN state census). They eventually settled in Maury County, TN, possibly near the community of Bigbyville. In 1800 Samuel is listed as a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church that was in the present day area of Godwin, TN, just north of Columbia. His will is recorded June 16, 1826 in Maury Co, TN.
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance: one known
1. John Franklin Wasson (b.12/21/1778 Iredell Co, NC, d.11/29/1856, Lawrence Co, TN), married on 3/19/1806 in Iredell Co, NC to Margaret Bone of Iredell Co, NC.
Children of John Franklin Wasson and Margaret Bone: ten known
1. Samuel Mortimer Wasson b. 10/12/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d. 12/31/1859 Lawrence Co, TN m. on 10/12/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah Elizabeth Mclean (b. 1816 TN)
2. Mary Francis Wasson b. 11/3/1808 Lawrence Co, TN, d. AFT 1847 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 12/28/1826 in Lawrence Co, TN to Edward I. 'Ed' Holt b. 11/11/1804 Lawrence Co, TN, dau. Loiza Jane Campbell, son Alfred M. Holt
3. William Leander Wasson b. 6/6/1810 Lawrencburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. BEF August 1870 Smithville, Lawrence Co, Arkansas, m. on 1/8/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jane Matthews (1812 - 1892), son Capt. John Matthews Wasson (1835 - 1904), dau. Tennessee Caroline Wasson Price (1852 - 1905), husband of dau. Malissa A. Wasson was Edward F. Smith (1833 - 1907)
4. Elizabeth Caroline 'Eliza' Wasson b. 4/30/1812 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 9/9/1882 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 11/17/1831 to Samuel Davis McLean (1811 - 1879)
5. Eli Jackson Wasson b. 12/22/1814 Lawrence Co, TN, d. 7/31/1868 Marshall, Searcy Co, Arkansas, m. on 9/11/1838 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN to Frances Angeline Voorhies (1818 - 1875)
6. Finis Pickney Wasson b. 12/14/1816 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 1851 Smithville, Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 9/21/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sophia Jane Campbell (1826 - 1908)
7. Mary Harriet Pauline Wasson b. 4/7/1818, d. 5/?/1870 Boone Co, AR, m. on 4/15/1841 to William Kean Samford (1816 - 1900)
8. Artemicia Emmaline Wasson b. 12/28/1821 TN, d. 8/25/1903 Lake victor, Burnet Co, TX, married on 12/30/1840 in Lawrence Co, TN to James Gregory Samford (1818 - 1918)9. Susan M. Wasson b. 6/25/1824 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 2/20/1850 to John D. Davidson
9. Josiah Franklin Wasson b. 5/24/1827 Maury Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known
1. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wasson b. 1779 Iredell Co, NC. She married Rev Robert Long b. 1775 TN. Here is a record of a land deed from Iredell Co, NC that includes Betsy's father Samuel and her husband Robert: "Deed Book F: Page 722 (822). Dated 28 Feb. 1807. Samuel Wasson of Williamson Co., Tennessee to Josiah Wasson. For the sum of $705, 282 acres, lying on the north side of Fourth Creek, joining John Morrison, James Potts, Houbt, James Hall, and John Nisbit. A tract originally granted by Lord Granville to George Davidson 11 Nov. 1756, by him to Benjamin Hide 14 Jan. 1767, by him to Joseph Wasson, 14 Feb. 1769, then by Joseph Wasson to his son Samuel Wasson 16 June 1794. Signed: Samuel Wasson. Witness Robert Long, John Wasson and Thomas L. Bone jurat." Proved Aug. 1808. Registered 18 Jan. 1809. Iredell County, NC Deed Abstracts Books E & F, 1803-1808, Vol. III, Russell C. Black, Jr.
2. Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson was born 10/21 or 24/1780 Iredell Co, NC, died 5/9/1849 Lawrence Co, AL. He married on ?/?/1804 in Iredell Co, NC to Artimicia Bone (b.2/19/1785 Rowan Co, NC, d.10/2/1844 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. Samuel was a farmer and blacksmith. The family moved from Tennessee to Alabama in 1834.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone: three known
1. William Bone Wasson b. 6/14/1813 Maury Co, TN, d. 4/18/1874 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. He married on 3/15/1838 in Alabama to Martha Ann Pickens (b.10/18/1817 Bedford Co, TN)
Children of William Bone Wasson and Martha Ann Pickens: nine known
1. Elizabeth Jane Wasson was born 12/28/1838 Lawrence Co, AL
2. Josiah Monroe Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, died 1901 in Arkansas
3. Mary Artimicia Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
4. Joseph Wasson was born ?/?/1842 AL
5. Artemicia Adaline Wasson was born 1/22/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. Ann Catherine Wasson was born 6/13/1847 Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ruth Caroline Wasson was born ?/?/1851 Lawrence Co, AL
8. Rhoda Caroline Wasson was born 4/24/1852 Lawrence Co, AL
9. Martha Emmaline Wasson was born 4/22/1850 AL, died 1/22/1935 Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/10/1870 in Lawrence Co to William Alexander Lee (b.12/4/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL).
Children of Martha E. Wasson and William Alexander Lee: 9 known
1. Joseph L Lee was born 6/4/1879 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
2. Edgar F. Lee was born 1/23/1871 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
3. Martha Emma Lee was born 7/8/1872 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
4. William James Lee was born 12/27/1873 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
5. Thomas Preston Lee was born 12/24/1875 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
6. John Dinsmore Lee was born 12/24/1880 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ethel Lee was born 1/1/1882 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
8. Hugh Wasson Lee was born 2/22/1885 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Maggie Lee was born 9/5/1889 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
Children of Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
2. John Calvin Wasson was born 10/30/1817 Maury Co, TN, died 6/6/1892 Lawrence Co, AL. He married Nancy Reneau (b.2/22/1825 Lawrence Co, AL, d. 8/20/1907 Lawrence Co, AL). Nancy is buried at Mount Hope Methodist Church Cem, Lawrence Co, AL. John Calvin Wasson came to Lawrence Co, AL about 1834.
Children of John Calvin Wasson and Nancy Reneau: nine known
1. William Josiah Wasson
2. Elizabeth Green Wasson was born 10/3/1846 Lawrence Co, died 9/22/1929 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/28/1866 at Moulton, AL to William Misher Almon (b.10/27/1847, d.5/5/1898 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at Almon Cem, Mounton, Lawrence Co, AL)
3. Syrena Wasson was born 5/31/1853 AL
4. Leota wasson was born 4/2/1856 Lawrence Co, AL, died 10/26/1944 Landersville, AL. She married on 1/16/1877 in Lawrence Co, AL to Joseph Washington Young (b.12/6/1851, d.10/25/1948, Landersville, AL).
5. Thomas R. Wasson was born 7/26/1858 Lawrence Co, AL, died 7/30/1914. He married twice. He married Lillie White. He married Della Steenson in Alabama in 1880. He is buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. _______ Wasson. Died when he was about 15 to 20 years of age.
7. Johnias R. Wasson was born ?/?/1859 AL
8. Franklin Bone Wasson was born 5/30/1861 AL, died 10/29/1881, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Mary Elizabeth Wasson was born 9/21/1864, died 9/27/1955 TX. She married twice. Her first husband was Lee Harris. Her second husband was Henry Cagle. Mary Lee Wasson was a preacher for many years. In 1936 she preached at Buffalo Gap, TX. Her middle name was Elizabeth and she went by Lizzie. 'Lee' is on her tombstone in honor of her first husband. Mary Lee Wasson was born in Lawrence, Alabama on September 21, 1864. She had laid aside her initial call to the ministry and became a teacher. She also had laid aside her"fear of man for the fear of the Lord."Mary first married Robert Lee Harris, who was a Methodist preacher, in 1891. They traveled together to major southern cities. The couple worked to make the life of freedmen easier and see them as brothers in Christ. In 1894, he broke from the Methodist church and started a new denomination in Milan, Tennessee: the New Testament Church of Christ. Robert died of tuberculosis a few months later. Mary Lee Harris, Donie Mitchum, and Elliot J Sheeks expanded the group in Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas. In 1904, the group merged with the Independent Holiness Church and became the Holiness Church of Christ. Some called Mary "The Glamorous Holiness Queen of East Texas". She was known for her dignified presence in the pulpit. In 1899, Mary Lee permanently moved to Buffalo Gap, Texas. In 1900, she married a cowboy, Henry Casper Cagle, here with 1000 witnesses present. He wasn't interested in religion when they first met, but Mary converted him and he became a preacher under her ministry. In 1908, the Holiness Church of Christ merged with some other groups in the USA and Scotland and formed the Church of the Nazarene. She is considered to be the co-founder of the Church of the Nazarene. She is included in the Women's History site for Alabama. Mary Lee Wasson Harris Cagle died on September 27, 1955, at the age of 91. She had vigorously preached her last sermon while being blind.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
3. Abner Washington Wasson was born 1/28/1820 Maury Co, TN, died 4/30/1891 Washington Co, AR. He married twice. He married on 4/11/1843 in Carroll Co, AR to Hannah Alace Trotter (b.12/7/1827 MO, d.10/5/1872 Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AK). Her parents were David D. Trotter (b.?/?/1784 Augusta Co, VA) and Elizabeth Mason (b. ABT 1792 TN, d. 2/16/1858 Crooked Creek, Carroll Co, AR). Abner's second marriage was on ?/?/1873 to Marinda W. Pearson (b.?/?/1821 NC, d. 5/28/1899 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR).
In October of 1850 Abner and Hannah lived in Crooked Creek Twp, Carroll Co, AR. In August of 1860 the family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. In 1880 Abner's family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. Abner was a successful agriculturist. He was educated in the public schools of Tennessee, and was but fourteen years old when his parents moved to Alabama. In 1842 he immigrated farther west, and settled in Washington Co, AR, where he settled down to farming. In 1863 Abner enlisted in the Confederate army, Brown's company, that made the raid through Texas, and was in service until the close of the war, when he returned to his home to gather his scattered fortunes that the war had devastated. In 1855 Mr. Wasson purchased his present home place, which consists of 320 acres of valuable land, with about 120 acres under cultivation. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was Democratic in his political opinions. He held the office of justice of the peace for a great many years previous to the war, and after the war he held the same office until 1886, when he retired. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Children of Abner Washington Wasson and Hannah Trotter: eleven known
1. Artimecia Elizabeth Wasson b. 4/16/1845 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
2. Josiah Hodge Wasson b. 7/13/1847 Carroll Co, AR
3. William David Wasson b. 2/14/1850 Boone Co, AR
4. Alfred Washington Wasson b. 2/14/1852 Carroll Co, AR
5. Richard Parley Wasson b. 1/13/1854 Franklin Co, AR
6. James Franklin Wasson b. 7/25/1856 Washington, Hempstead Co, AR
7. Rebecca Isabelle Wasson b. 6/10/1858 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
8. John Calvin Wasson b. 2/28/1860 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
9. Abner Gray Wasson b. 4/5/1863 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
10. Mary Frances Wasson b. 7/20/1865 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
11. Sarah Hannah Wasson b. 3/1/1868 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
3. Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson b. 7/10/1783, d. 1/19/1839 Maury Co, TN. He married Hannah Hill (born 9/28/1777, died 9/21/1865); and had a 'base born' child with Sarah Houpt.
WILL: In the name of God, Amen. The county of Lawrence and state of Tennessee.
I Able Wasson, being in perfect mind and memory do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldy effects in manner and form following: Viz:
1st, after funeral expenses and other debts are paid, I will and ordain that my beloved wife Hannah retain the whole of my estate, real and personal, in her possession and for her use and for the use of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, as long as she remains unmarried, and if she should remain single at the decease of my wife, then so much of the proceeds of the rent of my land as will be necessary for her decent support shall be set apart by my executor for her use, so long as she remain single, and if she should marry in her mother's lifetime, I will that she be provided for as my other daughters have been and further whereas my children that are married have not been equally provided for I will that at the decease of my beloved wife and the decease or marriage of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, all effects be sold and distribution made to those who have had the smaller portion, so as to make them equal with those that have had most, and the remain der to be equally divided among all my heirs, male and female. I also will to my niece Mary Jane Wasson, all that tract of land lying on the northwest corner of George Kidd's land, and formerly the property of James H. Wasson, and whereas my notes and other resources may not be sufficient to defray my debts, I will that my executor dispose of some property now on hand, either publicly, or privately as will be value sufficient to pay all my debts, selling such property as my beloved wife may think she can best spare, and I further will that she should think best, either for the payment of debts or for the purpose of removing from her present residence, think it best to sell any part of my real estate, I do authorize David H. Wasson my executor, to sell and convey all such lands so sold in as ample and full a manner as I would or could at this time do and also I also nominate, constitute, and appoint my beloved son David H. Wasson the executor of this, my last will and testament, in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this fifteenth day of April, 1838. Interlined before signed.
Attested: William Rea, J. Wasson
A.B. Wasson (Seal)
Source: Carol Just Ancestry.com
Children of Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson and Hannah Hill: eight known
1. Lavina Jane Wasson b. 7/23/1805, d. 3/22/1874, m. on 11/15/1833 in Lawrence Co, IN to Wilson B. Norman
2. James H. (or 'N.') Wasson b. 11/3/1806 in TN, d. 7/15/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 1/21/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah K. Davidson b. 5/26/1805 Hickman Co,TN, d. 7/11/1891 Hickman Co, TN, later married on 8/11/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jesse DePriest (1797–1873)
3. Mary Frances Wasson b. 11/3/1808 in TN, d. ?/?/? in Lawrence Co, AR
4. Samuel H. Wasson b. 10/12/1810 in TN, d. 12/19/1825 in TN
5. Elizabeth S. Wasson b. 3/18/1813 in TN, d. 4/20/1854 in TN, m. on 10/7/1831 in Lawrence Co, TN to George W. Davidson
6. David H. Wasson b. 9/2/1815 in TN, m. 8/30/1837 in Lawrence Co, TN to Mary Ann Ray (or 'Ann K. Ray'), son William A. Wasson
7. Martha A. Wasson b. 5/27/1817 Lawrence Co, AR, d. , m. on 2/19/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to James S. Baker b. 4/13/1814 in Lawrence Co, AR.
8. Rebecca Caroline Wasson b. ABT 1822 in TN, d. possibly in Hardin Co, TN (this was her 1880 residence) m. on 8/?/1840 in Lawrence co, TN to William G. Bradley (or 'Braley' or 'Braly')b. 4/6/1815 Orange Co, NC, d. 1873
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
4. Abner G. Wasson (or Abner Spain Wasson) b. 7/10/1783 Rowan Co, NC, d. 10/13/1820 Statesville, Wilson Co, TN, m. 1st on 3/6/1815 in Wilson Co, TN to Elizabeth Trigg "Betsy" Quarles (b.11/17/1798 Wilson Co, TN, d.10/24/1870 Wilson Co, TN). Her parents were Roger Quarles (b.ABT 1770 Bedford Co, VA) and Mary "Polly" Johns Trigg b.10/8/1770 Bedford Co, VA). Abner m. 2nd Sarah Houpt and moved to Lawrence Co, TN
Children of Abner Wasson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Quarles: five known
1. John I Wasson b. ABT 1815 in Wilson Co, TN
2. Locky or Lockie Wasson b. 4/4/1816 in Wilson Co, TN
3. America Wasson b. ?/?/1818 TN, d. 11/20/1865 MO
4. George I. Wasson was born 9/19/1819 in Wilson Co, TN
5. Elizabeth A. Wasson was born 4/8/1821 in Wilson Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Boyd McConnell, one known
1. Mary Artimissa Wasson (b.?/?/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d.1834)
Information about Lt. Samuel Wasson:
State of North Carolina, County of Rowan............
Surveyed for Samuel Wasson, five hundred acres of land on the waters of Fourth Creek and the South Yadkin. Beginning at a white-oak on James Purviance's corner by a glade, thence west thirty two poles to a black-oak on James Pott's corner, thence north two hundred and ninty six poles to a black-oak on Allen's corner, thence left one hundred sixty poles to a black-oak on William Pott's line. Thence with the same south two hundred and seventy four poles to a post-oak his corner, thence left sixty six poles to a post-oak Moses Pott's corner, thence south one hundred and seventy two poles to a black-oak Moses other corner, thence west two hundred poles to a stake on James Purviance's line, thence to the beginning.
February 22, 1787
Signed Griffin Rutherford, Surveyor.
No. 1762
County: Rowan
Name: Wasson, Samuel
Acres: 500
Grant #: 1663
Issued: July 11, 1778.
Book #: 64
Page #: 380
Location: On the waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
State of North Carolina # 509
James J. Landon(?)
Entry Officer of Claim for Lands in the county of Rowan.
To the surveyor of said county, greetings. You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Samuel Wasson a tract or parcel of land containing five hundred acres lying in the county foresaid, on a branch of Fourth Creek, joining lands of John McClelland, James Potts, and James Purviance, including two entries made by Patrict Sloan and transferred to Samuel Sloan. Observing the directions of the Act of Assembly in such case may and provided for trimming out lands. Two just and fair plans of such survey, with a proper certificate attatched to each, you are to transmit with this warrant to the secretary's office without delay.
No. 1762
Name-Samuel Wasson
Grant No. 1663
Issued July 11, 1788
Warrant # (Blank)
Entry No. 509
Entered 04 June, 1788
Book No. 64
Page No. 383
Location-On the Waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LT. SAMUEL WASSON
I, Samule Wasson of the County of Maury and state of Tennessee, being in a low state of health, but in perfect mind and mamory, do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldly effects in manner and form following, to Wit:
1st...I bequeath my body to its mother dust to be buried in a christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my surviving executors...........
2nd....I will and ordain that my debts be paid....
3rd....I do ordain that my negro slave named Harry shall be emancip ated by virtue of this my last will and testament, and that the said Harry hold and posess the following named property, Viz:
1 red two year old steer
1 black and white spotted Sow
1 rifle gun and axe, which described property does legally belong to S. Harry, and I do will that no inventory be taken of the same.
4th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine, one negro slave named Emmy to be held by her and disposed of at her death as she may think best.
5th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved son Abel, one bay three year old horse colt.
6th....I do also will and bequeath unto the heirs of my beloved son Abner five dollars.
7th....I do also will and ordain that the remainder of my estate, real and personal be sold according to law and the proceeds thereof be equally divided between my legal heirs in love...............my wife Catherine and son Able not excepted.
8th....I also will and appoint John Wasson and William McConnell the executors of this my last will and testament...
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this eleventh day of March, one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
...Signed and sealed in the presence of Josiah Wasson and Samuel S. Wasson." Recorded June 16, 1826, Maury Co., TN Will book.
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Samuel's grandparents were John Weisen (b.ABT 1700 Londonderry, Ireland, d.7/?/1777 in Rowan Co, NC) and Mary Deemer. They had two known sons, Archibald Wasson (b. between 1714 and 1719 in Glencastle, Ireland) and Joseph E. Weisen (b. 1718, d. AFT. 6/16/1794 in Iredell Co, NC ). Joseph E. Weisen was Lt. Samuel Washington Wasson's father (mother unknown).
Samuel W. Wasson was a Lieutenant from Salisbury District, NC during the Revolutionary War.
He married at least three times:
1st wife: Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance (born ?/?/1754 Rowan Co, NC) married sometime between 1767 and 1776. John A. Sands, in his book, "Wasson" published 1976, states that Samuel was first married to a woman named Elizabeth, maiden name unknown. John A. Sands was a prosperous farmer and slave-holder, and apparently a well-respected man in the County of Lawrence, Tennessee.
2nd wife: widow Catherine Epson Abel, married in 1779.
3rd wife: widow Catherine Boyd McConnell, married in 1802 in Iredell Co, NC. She was born ABT 1761 in MO, married first to Alexander Mcconnell on 2/18/1782 in Iredell Co, NC). Catherine was a daughter of Capt. Robert Boyd. She brought seven children to the marriage of Samuel from her prior marriage to Alexander McConnell: Anne (1783/4), Walter (1784), Robert (1787), William (1789), Elizabeth, John B. (1794), and Mary Ann 'Polly' (1798). All of Samuel's children by the first and second wives were already grown. Alexander McConnell (b. 1750 PA, d. 8/9/1798 Iredell Co, NC) was a son of William McConnell (1720–1777, m. 1739 Pennsylvania) and Nancy Jane Coles (1720–1787).
After the turn of the century, Samuel Wasson began selling off his Iredell Co, NC holdings, then he, Catharine, and family (with all the known surviving McConnell children: Ann Bell, Walter, William (m. Elizabeth Bone), John, Robert Boyd and Mary Ann) moved to Williamson Co, TN, south of Nashville, near her Boyd kin, possibly via Sumner and Wilson Counties, TN. The Wasson family holdings in Tennessee also included land that appears to have overlapped into Rutherford and Giles Counties. They lived in Iredell Co, NC from 1770-1800 (TN fed cencus) and was in Williamson Co, TN in 1807 (TN state census). They eventually settled in Maury County, TN, possibly near the community of Bigbyville. In 1800 Samuel is listed as a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church that was in the present day area of Godwin, TN, just north of Columbia. His will is recorded June 16, 1826 in Maury Co, TN.
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance: one known
1. John Franklin Wasson (b.12/21/1778 Iredell Co, NC, d.11/29/1856, Lawrence Co, TN), married on 3/19/1806 in Iredell Co, NC to Margaret Bone of Iredell Co, NC.
Children of John Franklin Wasson and Margaret Bone: ten known
1. Samuel Mortimer Wasson b. 10/12/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d. 12/31/1859 Lawrence Co, TN m. on 10/12/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah Elizabeth Mclean (b. 1816 TN)
2. Mary Francis Wasson b. 11/3/1808 Lawrence Co, TN, d. AFT 1847 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 12/28/1826 in Lawrence Co, TN to Edward I. 'Ed' Holt b. 11/11/1804 Lawrence Co, TN, dau. Loiza Jane Campbell, son Alfred M. Holt
3. William Leander Wasson b. 6/6/1810 Lawrencburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. BEF August 1870 Smithville, Lawrence Co, Arkansas, m. on 1/8/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jane Matthews (1812 - 1892), son Capt. John Matthews Wasson (1835 - 1904), dau. Tennessee Caroline Wasson Price (1852 - 1905), husband of dau. Malissa A. Wasson was Edward F. Smith (1833 - 1907)
4. Elizabeth Caroline 'Eliza' Wasson b. 4/30/1812 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 9/9/1882 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 11/17/1831 to Samuel Davis McLean (1811 - 1879)
5. Eli Jackson Wasson b. 12/22/1814 Lawrence Co, TN, d. 7/31/1868 Marshall, Searcy Co, Arkansas, m. on 9/11/1838 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN to Frances Angeline Voorhies (1818 - 1875)
6. Finis Pickney Wasson b. 12/14/1816 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 1851 Smithville, Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 9/21/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sophia Jane Campbell (1826 - 1908)
7. Mary Harriet Pauline Wasson b. 4/7/1818, d. 5/?/1870 Boone Co, AR, m. on 4/15/1841 to William Kean Samford (1816 - 1900)
8. Artemicia Emmaline Wasson b. 12/28/1821 TN, d. 8/25/1903 Lake victor, Burnet Co, TX, married on 12/30/1840 in Lawrence Co, TN to James Gregory Samford (1818 - 1918)9. Susan M. Wasson b. 6/25/1824 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 2/20/1850 to John D. Davidson
9. Josiah Franklin Wasson b. 5/24/1827 Maury Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known
1. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wasson b. 1779 Iredell Co, NC. She married Rev Robert Long b. 1775 TN. Here is a record of a land deed from Iredell Co, NC that includes Betsy's father Samuel and her husband Robert: "Deed Book F: Page 722 (822). Dated 28 Feb. 1807. Samuel Wasson of Williamson Co., Tennessee to Josiah Wasson. For the sum of $705, 282 acres, lying on the north side of Fourth Creek, joining John Morrison, James Potts, Houbt, James Hall, and John Nisbit. A tract originally granted by Lord Granville to George Davidson 11 Nov. 1756, by him to Benjamin Hide 14 Jan. 1767, by him to Joseph Wasson, 14 Feb. 1769, then by Joseph Wasson to his son Samuel Wasson 16 June 1794. Signed: Samuel Wasson. Witness Robert Long, John Wasson and Thomas L. Bone jurat." Proved Aug. 1808. Registered 18 Jan. 1809. Iredell County, NC Deed Abstracts Books E & F, 1803-1808, Vol. III, Russell C. Black, Jr.
2. Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson was born 10/21 or 24/1780 Iredell Co, NC, died 5/9/1849 Lawrence Co, AL. He married on ?/?/1804 in Iredell Co, NC to Artimicia Bone (b.2/19/1785 Rowan Co, NC, d.10/2/1844 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. Samuel was a farmer and blacksmith. The family moved from Tennessee to Alabama in 1834.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone: three known
1. William Bone Wasson b. 6/14/1813 Maury Co, TN, d. 4/18/1874 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. He married on 3/15/1838 in Alabama to Martha Ann Pickens (b.10/18/1817 Bedford Co, TN)
Children of William Bone Wasson and Martha Ann Pickens: nine known
1. Elizabeth Jane Wasson was born 12/28/1838 Lawrence Co, AL
2. Josiah Monroe Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, died 1901 in Arkansas
3. Mary Artimicia Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
4. Joseph Wasson was born ?/?/1842 AL
5. Artemicia Adaline Wasson was born 1/22/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. Ann Catherine Wasson was born 6/13/1847 Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ruth Caroline Wasson was born ?/?/1851 Lawrence Co, AL
8. Rhoda Caroline Wasson was born 4/24/1852 Lawrence Co, AL
9. Martha Emmaline Wasson was born 4/22/1850 AL, died 1/22/1935 Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/10/1870 in Lawrence Co to William Alexander Lee (b.12/4/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL).
Children of Martha E. Wasson and William Alexander Lee: 9 known
1. Joseph L Lee was born 6/4/1879 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
2. Edgar F. Lee was born 1/23/1871 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
3. Martha Emma Lee was born 7/8/1872 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
4. William James Lee was born 12/27/1873 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
5. Thomas Preston Lee was born 12/24/1875 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
6. John Dinsmore Lee was born 12/24/1880 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ethel Lee was born 1/1/1882 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
8. Hugh Wasson Lee was born 2/22/1885 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Maggie Lee was born 9/5/1889 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
Children of Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
2. John Calvin Wasson was born 10/30/1817 Maury Co, TN, died 6/6/1892 Lawrence Co, AL. He married Nancy Reneau (b.2/22/1825 Lawrence Co, AL, d. 8/20/1907 Lawrence Co, AL). Nancy is buried at Mount Hope Methodist Church Cem, Lawrence Co, AL. John Calvin Wasson came to Lawrence Co, AL about 1834.
Children of John Calvin Wasson and Nancy Reneau: nine known
1. William Josiah Wasson
2. Elizabeth Green Wasson was born 10/3/1846 Lawrence Co, died 9/22/1929 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/28/1866 at Moulton, AL to William Misher Almon (b.10/27/1847, d.5/5/1898 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at Almon Cem, Mounton, Lawrence Co, AL)
3. Syrena Wasson was born 5/31/1853 AL
4. Leota wasson was born 4/2/1856 Lawrence Co, AL, died 10/26/1944 Landersville, AL. She married on 1/16/1877 in Lawrence Co, AL to Joseph Washington Young (b.12/6/1851, d.10/25/1948, Landersville, AL).
5. Thomas R. Wasson was born 7/26/1858 Lawrence Co, AL, died 7/30/1914. He married twice. He married Lillie White. He married Della Steenson in Alabama in 1880. He is buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. _______ Wasson. Died when he was about 15 to 20 years of age.
7. Johnias R. Wasson was born ?/?/1859 AL
8. Franklin Bone Wasson was born 5/30/1861 AL, died 10/29/1881, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Mary Elizabeth Wasson was born 9/21/1864, died 9/27/1955 TX. She married twice. Her first husband was Lee Harris. Her second husband was Henry Cagle. Mary Lee Wasson was a preacher for many years. In 1936 she preached at Buffalo Gap, TX. Her middle name was Elizabeth and she went by Lizzie. 'Lee' is on her tombstone in honor of her first husband. Mary Lee Wasson was born in Lawrence, Alabama on September 21, 1864. She had laid aside her initial call to the ministry and became a teacher. She also had laid aside her"fear of man for the fear of the Lord."Mary first married Robert Lee Harris, who was a Methodist preacher, in 1891. They traveled together to major southern cities. The couple worked to make the life of freedmen easier and see them as brothers in Christ. In 1894, he broke from the Methodist church and started a new denomination in Milan, Tennessee: the New Testament Church of Christ. Robert died of tuberculosis a few months later. Mary Lee Harris, Donie Mitchum, and Elliot J Sheeks expanded the group in Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas. In 1904, the group merged with the Independent Holiness Church and became the Holiness Church of Christ. Some called Mary "The Glamorous Holiness Queen of East Texas". She was known for her dignified presence in the pulpit. In 1899, Mary Lee permanently moved to Buffalo Gap, Texas. In 1900, she married a cowboy, Henry Casper Cagle, here with 1000 witnesses present. He wasn't interested in religion when they first met, but Mary converted him and he became a preacher under her ministry. In 1908, the Holiness Church of Christ merged with some other groups in the USA and Scotland and formed the Church of the Nazarene. She is considered to be the co-founder of the Church of the Nazarene. She is included in the Women's History site for Alabama. Mary Lee Wasson Harris Cagle died on September 27, 1955, at the age of 91. She had vigorously preached her last sermon while being blind.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
3. Abner Washington Wasson was born 1/28/1820 Maury Co, TN, died 4/30/1891 Washington Co, AR. He married twice. He married on 4/11/1843 in Carroll Co, AR to Hannah Alace Trotter (b.12/7/1827 MO, d.10/5/1872 Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AK). Her parents were David D. Trotter (b.?/?/1784 Augusta Co, VA) and Elizabeth Mason (b. ABT 1792 TN, d. 2/16/1858 Crooked Creek, Carroll Co, AR). Abner's second marriage was on ?/?/1873 to Marinda W. Pearson (b.?/?/1821 NC, d. 5/28/1899 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR).
In October of 1850 Abner and Hannah lived in Crooked Creek Twp, Carroll Co, AR. In August of 1860 the family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. In 1880 Abner's family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. Abner was a successful agriculturist. He was educated in the public schools of Tennessee, and was but fourteen years old when his parents moved to Alabama. In 1842 he immigrated farther west, and settled in Washington Co, AR, where he settled down to farming. In 1863 Abner enlisted in the Confederate army, Brown's company, that made the raid through Texas, and was in service until the close of the war, when he returned to his home to gather his scattered fortunes that the war had devastated. In 1855 Mr. Wasson purchased his present home place, which consists of 320 acres of valuable land, with about 120 acres under cultivation. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was Democratic in his political opinions. He held the office of justice of the peace for a great many years previous to the war, and after the war he held the same office until 1886, when he retired. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Children of Abner Washington Wasson and Hannah Trotter: eleven known
1. Artimecia Elizabeth Wasson b. 4/16/1845 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
2. Josiah Hodge Wasson b. 7/13/1847 Carroll Co, AR
3. William David Wasson b. 2/14/1850 Boone Co, AR
4. Alfred Washington Wasson b. 2/14/1852 Carroll Co, AR
5. Richard Parley Wasson b. 1/13/1854 Franklin Co, AR
6. James Franklin Wasson b. 7/25/1856 Washington, Hempstead Co, AR
7. Rebecca Isabelle Wasson b. 6/10/1858 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
8. John Calvin Wasson b. 2/28/1860 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
9. Abner Gray Wasson b. 4/5/1863 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
10. Mary Frances Wasson b. 7/20/1865 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
11. Sarah Hannah Wasson b. 3/1/1868 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
3. Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson b. 7/10/1783, d. 1/19/1839 Maury Co, TN. He married Hannah Hill (born 9/28/1777, died 9/21/1865); and had a 'base born' child with Sarah Houpt.
WILL: In the name of God, Amen. The county of Lawrence and state of Tennessee.
I Able Wasson, being in perfect mind and memory do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldy effects in manner and form following: Viz:
1st, after funeral expenses and other debts are paid, I will and ordain that my beloved wife Hannah retain the whole of my estate, real and personal, in her possession and for her use and for the use of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, as long as she remains unmarried, and if she should remain single at the decease of my wife, then so much of the proceeds of the rent of my land as will be necessary for her decent support shall be set apart by my executor for her use, so long as she remain single, and if she should marry in her mother's lifetime, I will that she be provided for as my other daughters have been and further whereas my children that are married have not been equally provided for I will that at the decease of my beloved wife and the decease or marriage of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, all effects be sold and distribution made to those who have had the smaller portion, so as to make them equal with those that have had most, and the remain der to be equally divided among all my heirs, male and female. I also will to my niece Mary Jane Wasson, all that tract of land lying on the northwest corner of George Kidd's land, and formerly the property of James H. Wasson, and whereas my notes and other resources may not be sufficient to defray my debts, I will that my executor dispose of some property now on hand, either publicly, or privately as will be value sufficient to pay all my debts, selling such property as my beloved wife may think she can best spare, and I further will that she should think best, either for the payment of debts or for the purpose of removing from her present residence, think it best to sell any part of my real estate, I do authorize David H. Wasson my executor, to sell and convey all such lands so sold in as ample and full a manner as I would or could at this time do and also I also nominate, constitute, and appoint my beloved son David H. Wasson the executor of this, my last will and testament, in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this fifteenth day of April, 1838. Interlined before signed.
Attested: William Rea, J. Wasson
A.B. Wasson (Seal)
Source: Carol Just Ancestry.com
Children of Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson and Hannah Hill: eight known
1. Lavina Jane Wasson b. 7/23/1805, d. 3/22/1874, m. on 11/15/1833 in Lawrence Co, IN to Wilson B. Norman
2. James H. (or 'N.') Wasson b. 11/3/1806 in TN, d. 7/15/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 1/21/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah K. Davidson b. 5/26/1805 Hickman Co,TN, d. 7/11/1891 Hickman Co, TN, later married on 8/11/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jesse DePriest (1797–1873)
3. Mary Frances Wasson b. 11/3/1808 in TN, d. ?/?/? in Lawrence Co, AR
4. Samuel H. Wasson b. 10/12/1810 in TN, d. 12/19/1825 in TN
5. Elizabeth S. Wasson b. 3/18/1813 in TN, d. 4/20/1854 in TN, m. on 10/7/1831 in Lawrence Co, TN to George W. Davidson
6. David H. Wasson b. 9/2/1815 in TN, m. 8/30/1837 in Lawrence Co, TN to Mary Ann Ray (or 'Ann K. Ray'), son William A. Wasson
7. Martha A. Wasson b. 5/27/1817 Lawrence Co, AR, d. , m. on 2/19/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to James S. Baker b. 4/13/1814 in Lawrence Co, AR.
8. Rebecca Caroline Wasson b. ABT 1822 in TN, d. possibly in Hardin Co, TN (this was her 1880 residence) m. on 8/?/1840 in Lawrence co, TN to William G. Bradley (or 'Braley' or 'Braly')b. 4/6/1815 Orange Co, NC, d. 1873
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
4. Abner G. Wasson (or Abner Spain Wasson) b. 7/10/1783 Rowan Co, NC, d. 10/13/1820 Statesville, Wilson Co, TN, m. 1st on 3/6/1815 in Wilson Co, TN to Elizabeth Trigg "Betsy" Quarles (b.11/17/1798 Wilson Co, TN, d.10/24/1870 Wilson Co, TN). Her parents were Roger Quarles (b.ABT 1770 Bedford Co, VA) and Mary "Polly" Johns Trigg b.10/8/1770 Bedford Co, VA). Abner m. 2nd Sarah Houpt and moved to Lawrence Co, TN
Children of Abner Wasson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Quarles: five known
1. John I Wasson b. ABT 1815 in Wilson Co, TN
2. Locky or Lockie Wasson b. 4/4/1816 in Wilson Co, TN
3. America Wasson b. ?/?/1818 TN, d. 11/20/1865 MO
4. George I. Wasson was born 9/19/1819 in Wilson Co, TN
5. Elizabeth A. Wasson was born 4/8/1821 in Wilson Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Boyd McConnell, one known
1. Mary Artimissa Wasson (b.?/?/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d.1834)
Information about Lt. Samuel Wasson:
State of North Carolina, County of Rowan............
Surveyed for Samuel Wasson, five hundred acres of land on the waters of Fourth Creek and the South Yadkin. Beginning at a white-oak on James Purviance's corner by a glade, thence west thirty two poles to a black-oak on James Pott's corner, thence north two hundred and ninty six poles to a black-oak on Allen's corner, thence left one hundred sixty poles to a black-oak on William Pott's line. Thence with the same south two hundred and seventy four poles to a post-oak his corner, thence left sixty six poles to a post-oak Moses Pott's corner, thence south one hundred and seventy two poles to a black-oak Moses other corner, thence west two hundred poles to a stake on James Purviance's line, thence to the beginning.
February 22, 1787
Signed Griffin Rutherford, Surveyor.
No. 1762
County: Rowan
Name: Wasson, Samuel
Acres: 500
Grant #: 1663
Issued: July 11, 1778.
Book #: 64
Page #: 380
Location: On the waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
State of North Carolina # 509
James J. Landon(?)
Entry Officer of Claim for Lands in the county of Rowan.
To the surveyor of said county, greetings. You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Samuel Wasson a tract or parcel of land containing five hundred acres lying in the county foresaid, on a branch of Fourth Creek, joining lands of John McClelland, James Potts, and James Purviance, including two entries made by Patrict Sloan and transferred to Samuel Sloan. Observing the directions of the Act of Assembly in such case may and provided for trimming out lands. Two just and fair plans of such survey, with a proper certificate attatched to each, you are to transmit with this warrant to the secretary's office without delay.
No. 1762
Name-Samuel Wasson
Grant No. 1663
Issued July 11, 1788
Warrant # (Blank)
Entry No. 509
Entered 04 June, 1788
Book No. 64
Page No. 383
Location-On the Waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LT. SAMUEL WASSON
I, Samule Wasson of the County of Maury and state of Tennessee, being in a low state of health, but in perfect mind and mamory, do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldly effects in manner and form following, to Wit:
1st...I bequeath my body to its mother dust to be buried in a christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my surviving executors...........
2nd....I will and ordain that my debts be paid....
3rd....I do ordain that my negro slave named Harry shall be emancip ated by virtue of this my last will and testament, and that the said Harry hold and posess the following named property, Viz:
1 red two year old steer
1 black and white spotted Sow
1 rifle gun and axe, which described property does legally belong to S. Harry, and I do will that no inventory be taken of the same.
4th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine, one negro slave named Emmy to be held by her and disposed of at her death as she may think best.
5th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved son Abel, one bay three year old horse colt.
6th....I do also will and bequeath unto the heirs of my beloved son Abner five dollars.
7th....I do also will and ordain that the remainder of my estate, real and personal be sold according to law and the proceeds thereof be equally divided between my legal heirs in love...............my wife Catherine and son Able not excepted.
8th....I also will and appoint John Wasson and William McConnell the executors of this my last will and testament...
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this eleventh day of March, one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
...Signed and sealed in the presence of Josiah Wasson and Samuel S. Wasson." Recorded June 16, 1826, Maury Co., TN Will book.
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A lot of people on ancestry seem to think Samuel was born in a place called Scotts, Alexander Co, NC. Their is no Scotts town in Alexander Co, NC, but there is a Scotts in Iredell Co, NC, 2.7 miles WNW of Stony Point, NC. Alexander County was not even formed until 1846. In 1746 (Samuel's birth year) the whole area of present day Alexander, Iredell, Rowan, and Anson Counties was in Bladen County, and not many settlers in the area at the time.
Samuel's grandparents were John Weisen (b.ABT 1700 Londonderry, Ireland, d.7/?/1777 in Rowan Co, NC) and Mary Deemer. They had two known sons, Archibald Wasson (b. between 1714 and 1719 in Glencastle, Ireland) and Joseph E. Weisen (b. 1718, d. AFT. 6/16/1794 in Iredell Co, NC ). Joseph E. Weisen was Lt. Samuel Washington Wasson's father (mother unknown).
Samuel W. Wasson was a Lieutenant from Salisbury District, NC during the Revolutionary War.
He married at least three times:
1st wife: Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance (born ?/?/1754 Rowan Co, NC) married sometime between 1767 and 1776. John A. Sands, in his book, "Wasson" published 1976, states that Samuel was first married to a woman named Elizabeth, maiden name unknown. John A. Sands was a prosperous farmer and slave-holder, and apparently a well-respected man in the County of Lawrence, Tennessee.
2nd wife: widow Catherine Epson Abel, married in 1779.
3rd wife: widow Catherine Boyd McConnell, married in 1802 in Iredell Co, NC. She was born ABT 1761 in MO, married first to Alexander Mcconnell on 2/18/1782 in Iredell Co, NC). Catherine was a daughter of Capt. Robert Boyd. She brought seven children to the marriage of Samuel from her prior marriage to Alexander McConnell: Anne (1783/4), Walter (1784), Robert (1787), William (1789), Elizabeth, John B. (1794), and Mary Ann 'Polly' (1798). All of Samuel's children by the first and second wives were already grown. Alexander McConnell (b. 1750 PA, d. 8/9/1798 Iredell Co, NC) was a son of William McConnell (1720–1777, m. 1739 Pennsylvania) and Nancy Jane Coles (1720–1787).
After the turn of the century, Samuel Wasson began selling off his Iredell Co, NC holdings, then he, Catharine, and family (with all the known surviving McConnell children: Ann Bell, Walter, William (m. Elizabeth Bone), John, Robert Boyd and Mary Ann) moved to Williamson Co, TN, south of Nashville, near her Boyd kin, possibly via Sumner and Wilson Counties, TN. The Wasson family holdings in Tennessee also included land that appears to have overlapped into Rutherford and Giles Counties. They lived in Iredell Co, NC from 1770-1800 (TN fed cencus) and was in Williamson Co, TN in 1807 (TN state census). They eventually settled in Maury County, TN, possibly near the community of Bigbyville. In 1800 Samuel is listed as a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church that was in the present day area of Godwin, TN, just north of Columbia. His will is recorded June 16, 1826 in Maury Co, TN.
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance: one known
1. John Franklin Wasson (b.12/21/1778 Iredell Co, NC, d.11/29/1856, Lawrence Co, TN), married on 3/19/1806 in Iredell Co, NC to Margaret Bone of Iredell Co, NC.
Children of John Franklin Wasson and Margaret Bone: ten known
1. Samuel Mortimer Wasson b. 10/12/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d. 12/31/1859 Lawrence Co, TN m. on 10/12/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah Elizabeth Mclean (b. 1816 TN)
2. Mary Francis Wasson b. 11/3/1808 Lawrence Co, TN, d. AFT 1847 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 12/28/1826 in Lawrence Co, TN to Edward I. 'Ed' Holt b. 11/11/1804 Lawrence Co, TN, dau. Loiza Jane Campbell, son Alfred M. Holt
3. William Leander Wasson b. 6/6/1810 Lawrencburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. BEF August 1870 Smithville, Lawrence Co, Arkansas, m. on 1/8/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jane Matthews (1812 - 1892), son Capt. John Matthews Wasson (1835 - 1904), dau. Tennessee Caroline Wasson Price (1852 - 1905), husband of dau. Malissa A. Wasson was Edward F. Smith (1833 - 1907)
4. Elizabeth Caroline 'Eliza' Wasson b. 4/30/1812 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 9/9/1882 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 11/17/1831 to Samuel Davis McLean (1811 - 1879)
5. Eli Jackson Wasson b. 12/22/1814 Lawrence Co, TN, d. 7/31/1868 Marshall, Searcy Co, Arkansas, m. on 9/11/1838 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN to Frances Angeline Voorhies (1818 - 1875)
6. Finis Pickney Wasson b. 12/14/1816 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 1851 Smithville, Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 9/21/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sophia Jane Campbell (1826 - 1908)
7. Mary Harriet Pauline Wasson b. 4/7/1818, d. 5/?/1870 Boone Co, AR, m. on 4/15/1841 to William Kean Samford (1816 - 1900)
8. Artemicia Emmaline Wasson b. 12/28/1821 TN, d. 8/25/1903 Lake victor, Burnet Co, TX, married on 12/30/1840 in Lawrence Co, TN to James Gregory Samford (1818 - 1918)9. Susan M. Wasson b. 6/25/1824 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 2/20/1850 to John D. Davidson
9. Josiah Franklin Wasson b. 5/24/1827 Maury Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known
1. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wasson b. 1779 Iredell Co, NC. She married Rev Robert Long b. 1775 TN. Here is a record of a land deed from Iredell Co, NC that includes Betsy's father Samuel and her husband Robert: "Deed Book F: Page 722 (822). Dated 28 Feb. 1807. Samuel Wasson of Williamson Co., Tennessee to Josiah Wasson. For the sum of $705, 282 acres, lying on the north side of Fourth Creek, joining John Morrison, James Potts, Houbt, James Hall, and John Nisbit. A tract originally granted by Lord Granville to George Davidson 11 Nov. 1756, by him to Benjamin Hide 14 Jan. 1767, by him to Joseph Wasson, 14 Feb. 1769, then by Joseph Wasson to his son Samuel Wasson 16 June 1794. Signed: Samuel Wasson. Witness Robert Long, John Wasson and Thomas L. Bone jurat." Proved Aug. 1808. Registered 18 Jan. 1809. Iredell County, NC Deed Abstracts Books E & F, 1803-1808, Vol. III, Russell C. Black, Jr.
2. Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson was born 10/21 or 24/1780 Iredell Co, NC, died 5/9/1849 Lawrence Co, AL. He married on ?/?/1804 in Iredell Co, NC to Artimicia Bone (b.2/19/1785 Rowan Co, NC, d.10/2/1844 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. Samuel was a farmer and blacksmith. The family moved from Tennessee to Alabama in 1834.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone: three known
1. William Bone Wasson b. 6/14/1813 Maury Co, TN, d. 4/18/1874 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. He married on 3/15/1838 in Alabama to Martha Ann Pickens (b.10/18/1817 Bedford Co, TN)
Children of William Bone Wasson and Martha Ann Pickens: nine known
1. Elizabeth Jane Wasson was born 12/28/1838 Lawrence Co, AL
2. Josiah Monroe Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, died 1901 in Arkansas
3. Mary Artimicia Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
4. Joseph Wasson was born ?/?/1842 AL
5. Artemicia Adaline Wasson was born 1/22/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. Ann Catherine Wasson was born 6/13/1847 Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ruth Caroline Wasson was born ?/?/1851 Lawrence Co, AL
8. Rhoda Caroline Wasson was born 4/24/1852 Lawrence Co, AL
9. Martha Emmaline Wasson was born 4/22/1850 AL, died 1/22/1935 Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/10/1870 in Lawrence Co to William Alexander Lee (b.12/4/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL).
Children of Martha E. Wasson and William Alexander Lee: 9 known
1. Joseph L Lee was born 6/4/1879 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
2. Edgar F. Lee was born 1/23/1871 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
3. Martha Emma Lee was born 7/8/1872 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
4. William James Lee was born 12/27/1873 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
5. Thomas Preston Lee was born 12/24/1875 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
6. John Dinsmore Lee was born 12/24/1880 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ethel Lee was born 1/1/1882 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
8. Hugh Wasson Lee was born 2/22/1885 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Maggie Lee was born 9/5/1889 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
Children of Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
2. John Calvin Wasson was born 10/30/1817 Maury Co, TN, died 6/6/1892 Lawrence Co, AL. He married Nancy Reneau (b.2/22/1825 Lawrence Co, AL, d. 8/20/1907 Lawrence Co, AL). Nancy is buried at Mount Hope Methodist Church Cem, Lawrence Co, AL. John Calvin Wasson came to Lawrence Co, AL about 1834.
Children of John Calvin Wasson and Nancy Reneau: nine known
1. William Josiah Wasson
2. Elizabeth Green Wasson was born 10/3/1846 Lawrence Co, died 9/22/1929 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/28/1866 at Moulton, AL to William Misher Almon (b.10/27/1847, d.5/5/1898 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at Almon Cem, Mounton, Lawrence Co, AL)
3. Syrena Wasson was born 5/31/1853 AL
4. Leota wasson was born 4/2/1856 Lawrence Co, AL, died 10/26/1944 Landersville, AL. She married on 1/16/1877 in Lawrence Co, AL to Joseph Washington Young (b.12/6/1851, d.10/25/1948, Landersville, AL).
5. Thomas R. Wasson was born 7/26/1858 Lawrence Co, AL, died 7/30/1914. He married twice. He married Lillie White. He married Della Steenson in Alabama in 1880. He is buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. _______ Wasson. Died when he was about 15 to 20 years of age.
7. Johnias R. Wasson was born ?/?/1859 AL
8. Franklin Bone Wasson was born 5/30/1861 AL, died 10/29/1881, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Mary Elizabeth Wasson was born 9/21/1864, died 9/27/1955 TX. She married twice. Her first husband was Lee Harris. Her second husband was Henry Cagle. Mary Lee Wasson was a preacher for many years. In 1936 she preached at Buffalo Gap, TX. Her middle name was Elizabeth and she went by Lizzie. 'Lee' is on her tombstone in honor of her first husband. Mary Lee Wasson was born in Lawrence, Alabama on September 21, 1864. She had laid aside her initial call to the ministry and became a teacher. She also had laid aside her"fear of man for the fear of the Lord."Mary first married Robert Lee Harris, who was a Methodist preacher, in 1891. They traveled together to major southern cities. The couple worked to make the life of freedmen easier and see them as brothers in Christ. In 1894, he broke from the Methodist church and started a new denomination in Milan, Tennessee: the New Testament Church of Christ. Robert died of tuberculosis a few months later. Mary Lee Harris, Donie Mitchum, and Elliot J Sheeks expanded the group in Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas. In 1904, the group merged with the Independent Holiness Church and became the Holiness Church of Christ. Some called Mary "The Glamorous Holiness Queen of East Texas". She was known for her dignified presence in the pulpit. In 1899, Mary Lee permanently moved to Buffalo Gap, Texas. In 1900, she married a cowboy, Henry Casper Cagle, here with 1000 witnesses present. He wasn't interested in religion when they first met, but Mary converted him and he became a preacher under her ministry. In 1908, the Holiness Church of Christ merged with some other groups in the USA and Scotland and formed the Church of the Nazarene. She is considered to be the co-founder of the Church of the Nazarene. She is included in the Women's History site for Alabama. Mary Lee Wasson Harris Cagle died on September 27, 1955, at the age of 91. She had vigorously preached her last sermon while being blind.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
3. Abner Washington Wasson was born 1/28/1820 Maury Co, TN, died 4/30/1891 Washington Co, AR. He married twice. He married on 4/11/1843 in Carroll Co, AR to Hannah Alace Trotter (b.12/7/1827 MO, d.10/5/1872 Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AK). Her parents were David D. Trotter (b.?/?/1784 Augusta Co, VA) and Elizabeth Mason (b. ABT 1792 TN, d. 2/16/1858 Crooked Creek, Carroll Co, AR). Abner's second marriage was on ?/?/1873 to Marinda W. Pearson (b.?/?/1821 NC, d. 5/28/1899 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR).
In October of 1850 Abner and Hannah lived in Crooked Creek Twp, Carroll Co, AR. In August of 1860 the family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. In 1880 Abner's family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. Abner was a successful agriculturist. He was educated in the public schools of Tennessee, and was but fourteen years old when his parents moved to Alabama. In 1842 he immigrated farther west, and settled in Washington Co, AR, where he settled down to farming. In 1863 Abner enlisted in the Confederate army, Brown's company, that made the raid through Texas, and was in service until the close of the war, when he returned to his home to gather his scattered fortunes that the war had devastated. In 1855 Mr. Wasson purchased his present home place, which consists of 320 acres of valuable land, with about 120 acres under cultivation. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was Democratic in his political opinions. He held the office of justice of the peace for a great many years previous to the war, and after the war he held the same office until 1886, when he retired. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Children of Abner Washington Wasson and Hannah Trotter: eleven known
1. Artimecia Elizabeth Wasson b. 4/16/1845 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
2. Josiah Hodge Wasson b. 7/13/1847 Carroll Co, AR
3. William David Wasson b. 2/14/1850 Boone Co, AR
4. Alfred Washington Wasson b. 2/14/1852 Carroll Co, AR
5. Richard Parley Wasson b. 1/13/1854 Franklin Co, AR
6. James Franklin Wasson b. 7/25/1856 Washington, Hempstead Co, AR
7. Rebecca Isabelle Wasson b. 6/10/1858 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
8. John Calvin Wasson b. 2/28/1860 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
9. Abner Gray Wasson b. 4/5/1863 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
10. Mary Frances Wasson b. 7/20/1865 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
11. Sarah Hannah Wasson b. 3/1/1868 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
3. Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson b. 7/10/1783, d. 1/19/1839 Maury Co, TN. He married Hannah Hill (born 9/28/1777, died 9/21/1865); and had a 'base born' child with Sarah Houpt.
WILL: In the name of God, Amen. The county of Lawrence and state of Tennessee.
I Able Wasson, being in perfect mind and memory do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldy effects in manner and form following: Viz:
1st, after funeral expenses and other debts are paid, I will and ordain that my beloved wife Hannah retain the whole of my estate, real and personal, in her possession and for her use and for the use of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, as long as she remains unmarried, and if she should remain single at the decease of my wife, then so much of the proceeds of the rent of my land as will be necessary for her decent support shall be set apart by my executor for her use, so long as she remain single, and if she should marry in her mother's lifetime, I will that she be provided for as my other daughters have been and further whereas my children that are married have not been equally provided for I will that at the decease of my beloved wife and the decease or marriage of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, all effects be sold and distribution made to those who have had the smaller portion, so as to make them equal with those that have had most, and the remain der to be equally divided among all my heirs, male and female. I also will to my niece Mary Jane Wasson, all that tract of land lying on the northwest corner of George Kidd's land, and formerly the property of James H. Wasson, and whereas my notes and other resources may not be sufficient to defray my debts, I will that my executor dispose of some property now on hand, either publicly, or privately as will be value sufficient to pay all my debts, selling such property as my beloved wife may think she can best spare, and I further will that she should think best, either for the payment of debts or for the purpose of removing from her present residence, think it best to sell any part of my real estate, I do authorize David H. Wasson my executor, to sell and convey all such lands so sold in as ample and full a manner as I would or could at this time do and also I also nominate, constitute, and appoint my beloved son David H. Wasson the executor of this, my last will and testament, in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this fifteenth day of April, 1838. Interlined before signed.
Attested: William Rea, J. Wasson
A.B. Wasson (Seal)
Source: Carol Just Ancestry.com
Children of Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson and Hannah Hill: eight known
1. Lavina Jane Wasson b. 7/23/1805, d. 3/22/1874, m. on 11/15/1833 in Lawrence Co, IN to Wilson B. Norman
2. James H. (or 'N.') Wasson b. 11/3/1806 in TN, d. 7/15/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 1/21/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah K. Davidson b. 5/26/1805 Hickman Co,TN, d. 7/11/1891 Hickman Co, TN, later married on 8/11/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jesse DePriest (1797–1873)
3. Mary Frances Wasson b. 11/3/1808 in TN, d. ?/?/? in Lawrence Co, AR
4. Samuel H. Wasson b. 10/12/1810 in TN, d. 12/19/1825 in TN
5. Elizabeth S. Wasson b. 3/18/1813 in TN, d. 4/20/1854 in TN, m. on 10/7/1831 in Lawrence Co, TN to George W. Davidson
6. David H. Wasson b. 9/2/1815 in TN, m. 8/30/1837 in Lawrence Co, TN to Mary Ann Ray (or 'Ann K. Ray'), son William A. Wasson
7. Martha A. Wasson b. 5/27/1817 Lawrence Co, AR, d. , m. on 2/19/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to James S. Baker b. 4/13/1814 in Lawrence Co, AR.
8. Rebecca Caroline Wasson b. ABT 1822 in TN, d. possibly in Hardin Co, TN (this was her 1880 residence) m. on 8/?/1840 in Lawrence co, TN to William G. Bradley (or 'Braley' or 'Braly')b. 4/6/1815 Orange Co, NC, d. 1873
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
4. Abner G. Wasson (or Abner Spain Wasson) b. 7/10/1783 Rowan Co, NC, d. 10/13/1820 Statesville, Wilson Co, TN, m. 1st on 3/6/1815 in Wilson Co, TN to Elizabeth Trigg "Betsy" Quarles (b.11/17/1798 Wilson Co, TN, d.10/24/1870 Wilson Co, TN). Her parents were Roger Quarles (b.ABT 1770 Bedford Co, VA) and Mary "Polly" Johns Trigg b.10/8/1770 Bedford Co, VA). Abner m. 2nd Sarah Houpt and moved to Lawrence Co, TN
Children of Abner Wasson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Quarles: five known
1. John I Wasson b. ABT 1815 in Wilson Co, TN
2. Locky or Lockie Wasson b. 4/4/1816 in Wilson Co, TN
3. America Wasson b. ?/?/1818 TN, d. 11/20/1865 MO
4. George I. Wasson was born 9/19/1819 in Wilson Co, TN
5. Elizabeth A. Wasson was born 4/8/1821 in Wilson Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Boyd McConnell, one known
1. Mary Artimissa Wasson (b.?/?/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d.1834)
Information about Lt. Samuel Wasson:
State of North Carolina, County of Rowan............
Surveyed for Samuel Wasson, five hundred acres of land on the waters of Fourth Creek and the South Yadkin. Beginning at a white-oak on James Purviance's corner by a glade, thence west thirty two poles to a black-oak on James Pott's corner, thence north two hundred and ninty six poles to a black-oak on Allen's corner, thence left one hundred sixty poles to a black-oak on William Pott's line. Thence with the same south two hundred and seventy four poles to a post-oak his corner, thence left sixty six poles to a post-oak Moses Pott's corner, thence south one hundred and seventy two poles to a black-oak Moses other corner, thence west two hundred poles to a stake on James Purviance's line, thence to the beginning.
February 22, 1787
Signed Griffin Rutherford, Surveyor.
No. 1762
County: Rowan
Name: Wasson, Samuel
Acres: 500
Grant #: 1663
Issued: July 11, 1778.
Book #: 64
Page #: 380
Location: On the waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
State of North Carolina # 509
James J. Landon(?)
Entry Officer of Claim for Lands in the county of Rowan.
To the surveyor of said county, greetings. You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Samuel Wasson a tract or parcel of land containing five hundred acres lying in the county foresaid, on a branch of Fourth Creek, joining lands of John McClelland, James Potts, and James Purviance, including two entries made by Patrict Sloan and transferred to Samuel Sloan. Observing the directions of the Act of Assembly in such case may and provided for trimming out lands. Two just and fair plans of such survey, with a proper certificate attatched to each, you are to transmit with this warrant to the secretary's office without delay.
No. 1762
Name-Samuel Wasson
Grant No. 1663
Issued July 11, 1788
Warrant # (Blank)
Entry No. 509
Entered 04 June, 1788
Book No. 64
Page No. 383
Location-On the Waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LT. SAMUEL WASSON
I, Samule Wasson of the County of Maury and state of Tennessee, being in a low state of health, but in perfect mind and mamory, do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldly effects in manner and form following, to Wit:
1st...I bequeath my body to its mother dust to be buried in a christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my surviving executors...........
2nd....I will and ordain that my debts be paid....
3rd....I do ordain that my negro slave named Harry shall be emancip ated by virtue of this my last will and testament, and that the said Harry hold and posess the following named property, Viz:
1 red two year old steer
1 black and white spotted Sow
1 rifle gun and axe, which described property does legally belong to S. Harry, and I do will that no inventory be taken of the same.
4th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine, one negro slave named Emmy to be held by her and disposed of at her death as she may think best.
5th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved son Abel, one bay three year old horse colt.
6th....I do also will and bequeath unto the heirs of my beloved son Abner five dollars.
7th....I do also will and ordain that the remainder of my estate, real and personal be sold according to law and the proceeds thereof be equally divided between my legal heirs in love...............my wife Catherine and son Able not excepted.
8th....I also will and appoint John Wasson and William McConnell the executors of this my last will and testament...
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this eleventh day of March, one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
...Signed and sealed in the presence of Josiah Wasson and Samuel S. Wasson." Recorded June 16, 1826, Maury Co., TN Will book.
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Samuel's grandparents were John Weisen (b.ABT 1700 Londonderry, Ireland, d.7/?/1777 in Rowan Co, NC) and Mary Deemer. They had two known sons, Archibald Wasson (b. between 1714 and 1719 in Glencastle, Ireland) and Joseph E. Weisen (b. 1718, d. AFT. 6/16/1794 in Iredell Co, NC ). Joseph E. Weisen was Lt. Samuel Washington Wasson's father (mother unknown).
Samuel W. Wasson was a Lieutenant from Salisbury District, NC during the Revolutionary War.
He married at least three times:
1st wife: Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance (born ?/?/1754 Rowan Co, NC) married sometime between 1767 and 1776. John A. Sands, in his book, "Wasson" published 1976, states that Samuel was first married to a woman named Elizabeth, maiden name unknown. John A. Sands was a prosperous farmer and slave-holder, and apparently a well-respected man in the County of Lawrence, Tennessee.
2nd wife: widow Catherine Epson Abel, married in 1779.
3rd wife: widow Catherine Boyd McConnell, married in 1802 in Iredell Co, NC. She was born ABT 1761 in MO, married first to Alexander Mcconnell on 2/18/1782 in Iredell Co, NC). Catherine was a daughter of Capt. Robert Boyd. She brought seven children to the marriage of Samuel from her prior marriage to Alexander McConnell: Anne (1783/4), Walter (1784), Robert (1787), William (1789), Elizabeth, John B. (1794), and Mary Ann 'Polly' (1798). All of Samuel's children by the first and second wives were already grown. Alexander McConnell (b. 1750 PA, d. 8/9/1798 Iredell Co, NC) was a son of William McConnell (1720–1777, m. 1739 Pennsylvania) and Nancy Jane Coles (1720–1787).
After the turn of the century, Samuel Wasson began selling off his Iredell Co, NC holdings, then he, Catharine, and family (with all the known surviving McConnell children: Ann Bell, Walter, William (m. Elizabeth Bone), John, Robert Boyd and Mary Ann) moved to Williamson Co, TN, south of Nashville, near her Boyd kin, possibly via Sumner and Wilson Counties, TN. The Wasson family holdings in Tennessee also included land that appears to have overlapped into Rutherford and Giles Counties. They lived in Iredell Co, NC from 1770-1800 (TN fed cencus) and was in Williamson Co, TN in 1807 (TN state census). They eventually settled in Maury County, TN, possibly near the community of Bigbyville. In 1800 Samuel is listed as a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church that was in the present day area of Godwin, TN, just north of Columbia. His will is recorded June 16, 1826 in Maury Co, TN.
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Elizabeth Lowrence/Lowrance: one known
1. John Franklin Wasson (b.12/21/1778 Iredell Co, NC, d.11/29/1856, Lawrence Co, TN), married on 3/19/1806 in Iredell Co, NC to Margaret Bone of Iredell Co, NC.
Children of John Franklin Wasson and Margaret Bone: ten known
1. Samuel Mortimer Wasson b. 10/12/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d. 12/31/1859 Lawrence Co, TN m. on 10/12/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah Elizabeth Mclean (b. 1816 TN)
2. Mary Francis Wasson b. 11/3/1808 Lawrence Co, TN, d. AFT 1847 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 12/28/1826 in Lawrence Co, TN to Edward I. 'Ed' Holt b. 11/11/1804 Lawrence Co, TN, dau. Loiza Jane Campbell, son Alfred M. Holt
3. William Leander Wasson b. 6/6/1810 Lawrencburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. BEF August 1870 Smithville, Lawrence Co, Arkansas, m. on 1/8/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jane Matthews (1812 - 1892), son Capt. John Matthews Wasson (1835 - 1904), dau. Tennessee Caroline Wasson Price (1852 - 1905), husband of dau. Malissa A. Wasson was Edward F. Smith (1833 - 1907)
4. Elizabeth Caroline 'Eliza' Wasson b. 4/30/1812 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 9/9/1882 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 11/17/1831 to Samuel Davis McLean (1811 - 1879)
5. Eli Jackson Wasson b. 12/22/1814 Lawrence Co, TN, d. 7/31/1868 Marshall, Searcy Co, Arkansas, m. on 9/11/1838 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN to Frances Angeline Voorhies (1818 - 1875)
6. Finis Pickney Wasson b. 12/14/1816 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, TN, d. 1851 Smithville, Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 9/21/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sophia Jane Campbell (1826 - 1908)
7. Mary Harriet Pauline Wasson b. 4/7/1818, d. 5/?/1870 Boone Co, AR, m. on 4/15/1841 to William Kean Samford (1816 - 1900)
8. Artemicia Emmaline Wasson b. 12/28/1821 TN, d. 8/25/1903 Lake victor, Burnet Co, TX, married on 12/30/1840 in Lawrence Co, TN to James Gregory Samford (1818 - 1918)9. Susan M. Wasson b. 6/25/1824 Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 2/20/1850 to John D. Davidson
9. Josiah Franklin Wasson b. 5/24/1827 Maury Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known
1. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wasson b. 1779 Iredell Co, NC. She married Rev Robert Long b. 1775 TN. Here is a record of a land deed from Iredell Co, NC that includes Betsy's father Samuel and her husband Robert: "Deed Book F: Page 722 (822). Dated 28 Feb. 1807. Samuel Wasson of Williamson Co., Tennessee to Josiah Wasson. For the sum of $705, 282 acres, lying on the north side of Fourth Creek, joining John Morrison, James Potts, Houbt, James Hall, and John Nisbit. A tract originally granted by Lord Granville to George Davidson 11 Nov. 1756, by him to Benjamin Hide 14 Jan. 1767, by him to Joseph Wasson, 14 Feb. 1769, then by Joseph Wasson to his son Samuel Wasson 16 June 1794. Signed: Samuel Wasson. Witness Robert Long, John Wasson and Thomas L. Bone jurat." Proved Aug. 1808. Registered 18 Jan. 1809. Iredell County, NC Deed Abstracts Books E & F, 1803-1808, Vol. III, Russell C. Black, Jr.
2. Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson was born 10/21 or 24/1780 Iredell Co, NC, died 5/9/1849 Lawrence Co, AL. He married on ?/?/1804 in Iredell Co, NC to Artimicia Bone (b.2/19/1785 Rowan Co, NC, d.10/2/1844 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. Samuel was a farmer and blacksmith. The family moved from Tennessee to Alabama in 1834.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone: three known
1. William Bone Wasson b. 6/14/1813 Maury Co, TN, d. 4/18/1874 Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL. He married on 3/15/1838 in Alabama to Martha Ann Pickens (b.10/18/1817 Bedford Co, TN)
Children of William Bone Wasson and Martha Ann Pickens: nine known
1. Elizabeth Jane Wasson was born 12/28/1838 Lawrence Co, AL
2. Josiah Monroe Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL, died 1901 in Arkansas
3. Mary Artimicia Wasson was born 2/22/1840 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
4. Joseph Wasson was born ?/?/1842 AL
5. Artemicia Adaline Wasson was born 1/22/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. Ann Catherine Wasson was born 6/13/1847 Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ruth Caroline Wasson was born ?/?/1851 Lawrence Co, AL
8. Rhoda Caroline Wasson was born 4/24/1852 Lawrence Co, AL
9. Martha Emmaline Wasson was born 4/22/1850 AL, died 1/22/1935 Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/10/1870 in Lawrence Co to William Alexander Lee (b.12/4/1843 Mt Hope, Lawrence Co, AL).
Children of Martha E. Wasson and William Alexander Lee: 9 known
1. Joseph L Lee was born 6/4/1879 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
2. Edgar F. Lee was born 1/23/1871 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
3. Martha Emma Lee was born 7/8/1872 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
4. William James Lee was born 12/27/1873 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
5. Thomas Preston Lee was born 12/24/1875 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
6. John Dinsmore Lee was born 12/24/1880 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
7. Ethel Lee was born 1/1/1882 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
8. Hugh Wasson Lee was born 2/22/1885 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Maggie Lee was born 9/5/1889 Landersville, Lawrence Co, AL
Children of Samuel Josiah "Joshua" Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
2. John Calvin Wasson was born 10/30/1817 Maury Co, TN, died 6/6/1892 Lawrence Co, AL. He married Nancy Reneau (b.2/22/1825 Lawrence Co, AL, d. 8/20/1907 Lawrence Co, AL). Nancy is buried at Mount Hope Methodist Church Cem, Lawrence Co, AL. John Calvin Wasson came to Lawrence Co, AL about 1834.
Children of John Calvin Wasson and Nancy Reneau: nine known
1. William Josiah Wasson
2. Elizabeth Green Wasson was born 10/3/1846 Lawrence Co, died 9/22/1929 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL. She married on 3/28/1866 at Moulton, AL to William Misher Almon (b.10/27/1847, d.5/5/1898 Moulton, Lawrence Co, AL). Both are buried at Almon Cem, Mounton, Lawrence Co, AL)
3. Syrena Wasson was born 5/31/1853 AL
4. Leota wasson was born 4/2/1856 Lawrence Co, AL, died 10/26/1944 Landersville, AL. She married on 1/16/1877 in Lawrence Co, AL to Joseph Washington Young (b.12/6/1851, d.10/25/1948, Landersville, AL).
5. Thomas R. Wasson was born 7/26/1858 Lawrence Co, AL, died 7/30/1914. He married twice. He married Lillie White. He married Della Steenson in Alabama in 1880. He is buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
6. _______ Wasson. Died when he was about 15 to 20 years of age.
7. Johnias R. Wasson was born ?/?/1859 AL
8. Franklin Bone Wasson was born 5/30/1861 AL, died 10/29/1881, buried at Rock Springs Cem, Mount Hope, Lawrence Co, AL
9. Mary Elizabeth Wasson was born 9/21/1864, died 9/27/1955 TX. She married twice. Her first husband was Lee Harris. Her second husband was Henry Cagle. Mary Lee Wasson was a preacher for many years. In 1936 she preached at Buffalo Gap, TX. Her middle name was Elizabeth and she went by Lizzie. 'Lee' is on her tombstone in honor of her first husband. Mary Lee Wasson was born in Lawrence, Alabama on September 21, 1864. She had laid aside her initial call to the ministry and became a teacher. She also had laid aside her"fear of man for the fear of the Lord."Mary first married Robert Lee Harris, who was a Methodist preacher, in 1891. They traveled together to major southern cities. The couple worked to make the life of freedmen easier and see them as brothers in Christ. In 1894, he broke from the Methodist church and started a new denomination in Milan, Tennessee: the New Testament Church of Christ. Robert died of tuberculosis a few months later. Mary Lee Harris, Donie Mitchum, and Elliot J Sheeks expanded the group in Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas. In 1904, the group merged with the Independent Holiness Church and became the Holiness Church of Christ. Some called Mary "The Glamorous Holiness Queen of East Texas". She was known for her dignified presence in the pulpit. In 1899, Mary Lee permanently moved to Buffalo Gap, Texas. In 1900, she married a cowboy, Henry Casper Cagle, here with 1000 witnesses present. He wasn't interested in religion when they first met, but Mary converted him and he became a preacher under her ministry. In 1908, the Holiness Church of Christ merged with some other groups in the USA and Scotland and formed the Church of the Nazarene. She is considered to be the co-founder of the Church of the Nazarene. She is included in the Women's History site for Alabama. Mary Lee Wasson Harris Cagle died on September 27, 1955, at the age of 91. She had vigorously preached her last sermon while being blind.
Children of Samuel Josiah Wasson and Artemicia Bone cont'd: three known, cont'd
3. Abner Washington Wasson was born 1/28/1820 Maury Co, TN, died 4/30/1891 Washington Co, AR. He married twice. He married on 4/11/1843 in Carroll Co, AR to Hannah Alace Trotter (b.12/7/1827 MO, d.10/5/1872 Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AK). Her parents were David D. Trotter (b.?/?/1784 Augusta Co, VA) and Elizabeth Mason (b. ABT 1792 TN, d. 2/16/1858 Crooked Creek, Carroll Co, AR). Abner's second marriage was on ?/?/1873 to Marinda W. Pearson (b.?/?/1821 NC, d. 5/28/1899 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR).
In October of 1850 Abner and Hannah lived in Crooked Creek Twp, Carroll Co, AR. In August of 1860 the family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. In 1880 Abner's family lived in Elm Spring Twp, Washington Co, AR. Abner was a successful agriculturist. He was educated in the public schools of Tennessee, and was but fourteen years old when his parents moved to Alabama. In 1842 he immigrated farther west, and settled in Washington Co, AR, where he settled down to farming. In 1863 Abner enlisted in the Confederate army, Brown's company, that made the raid through Texas, and was in service until the close of the war, when he returned to his home to gather his scattered fortunes that the war had devastated. In 1855 Mr. Wasson purchased his present home place, which consists of 320 acres of valuable land, with about 120 acres under cultivation. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was Democratic in his political opinions. He held the office of justice of the peace for a great many years previous to the war, and after the war he held the same office until 1886, when he retired. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Children of Abner Washington Wasson and Hannah Trotter: eleven known
1. Artimecia Elizabeth Wasson b. 4/16/1845 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
2. Josiah Hodge Wasson b. 7/13/1847 Carroll Co, AR
3. William David Wasson b. 2/14/1850 Boone Co, AR
4. Alfred Washington Wasson b. 2/14/1852 Carroll Co, AR
5. Richard Parley Wasson b. 1/13/1854 Franklin Co, AR
6. James Franklin Wasson b. 7/25/1856 Washington, Hempstead Co, AR
7. Rebecca Isabelle Wasson b. 6/10/1858 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
8. John Calvin Wasson b. 2/28/1860 Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR
9. Abner Gray Wasson b. 4/5/1863 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
10. Mary Frances Wasson b. 7/20/1865 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
11. Sarah Hannah Wasson b. 3/1/1868 Gentry, Benton Co, AR
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
3. Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson b. 7/10/1783, d. 1/19/1839 Maury Co, TN. He married Hannah Hill (born 9/28/1777, died 9/21/1865); and had a 'base born' child with Sarah Houpt.
WILL: In the name of God, Amen. The county of Lawrence and state of Tennessee.
I Able Wasson, being in perfect mind and memory do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldy effects in manner and form following: Viz:
1st, after funeral expenses and other debts are paid, I will and ordain that my beloved wife Hannah retain the whole of my estate, real and personal, in her possession and for her use and for the use of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, as long as she remains unmarried, and if she should remain single at the decease of my wife, then so much of the proceeds of the rent of my land as will be necessary for her decent support shall be set apart by my executor for her use, so long as she remain single, and if she should marry in her mother's lifetime, I will that she be provided for as my other daughters have been and further whereas my children that are married have not been equally provided for I will that at the decease of my beloved wife and the decease or marriage of my daughter Rebecca Caroline, all effects be sold and distribution made to those who have had the smaller portion, so as to make them equal with those that have had most, and the remain der to be equally divided among all my heirs, male and female. I also will to my niece Mary Jane Wasson, all that tract of land lying on the northwest corner of George Kidd's land, and formerly the property of James H. Wasson, and whereas my notes and other resources may not be sufficient to defray my debts, I will that my executor dispose of some property now on hand, either publicly, or privately as will be value sufficient to pay all my debts, selling such property as my beloved wife may think she can best spare, and I further will that she should think best, either for the payment of debts or for the purpose of removing from her present residence, think it best to sell any part of my real estate, I do authorize David H. Wasson my executor, to sell and convey all such lands so sold in as ample and full a manner as I would or could at this time do and also I also nominate, constitute, and appoint my beloved son David H. Wasson the executor of this, my last will and testament, in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this fifteenth day of April, 1838. Interlined before signed.
Attested: William Rea, J. Wasson
A.B. Wasson (Seal)
Source: Carol Just Ancestry.com
Children of Abel B. 'Abbey' Wasson and Hannah Hill: eight known
1. Lavina Jane Wasson b. 7/23/1805, d. 3/22/1874, m. on 11/15/1833 in Lawrence Co, IN to Wilson B. Norman
2. James H. (or 'N.') Wasson b. 11/3/1806 in TN, d. 7/15/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN, m. on 1/21/1834 in Lawrence Co, TN to Sarah K. Davidson b. 5/26/1805 Hickman Co,TN, d. 7/11/1891 Hickman Co, TN, later married on 8/11/1841 in Lawrence Co, TN to Jesse DePriest (1797–1873)
3. Mary Frances Wasson b. 11/3/1808 in TN, d. ?/?/? in Lawrence Co, AR
4. Samuel H. Wasson b. 10/12/1810 in TN, d. 12/19/1825 in TN
5. Elizabeth S. Wasson b. 3/18/1813 in TN, d. 4/20/1854 in TN, m. on 10/7/1831 in Lawrence Co, TN to George W. Davidson
6. David H. Wasson b. 9/2/1815 in TN, m. 8/30/1837 in Lawrence Co, TN to Mary Ann Ray (or 'Ann K. Ray'), son William A. Wasson
7. Martha A. Wasson b. 5/27/1817 Lawrence Co, AR, d. , m. on 2/19/1835 in Lawrence Co, TN to James S. Baker b. 4/13/1814 in Lawrence Co, AR.
8. Rebecca Caroline Wasson b. ABT 1822 in TN, d. possibly in Hardin Co, TN (this was her 1880 residence) m. on 8/?/1840 in Lawrence co, TN to William G. Bradley (or 'Braley' or 'Braly')b. 4/6/1815 Orange Co, NC, d. 1873
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Epson Able: four known, cont'd
4. Abner G. Wasson (or Abner Spain Wasson) b. 7/10/1783 Rowan Co, NC, d. 10/13/1820 Statesville, Wilson Co, TN, m. 1st on 3/6/1815 in Wilson Co, TN to Elizabeth Trigg "Betsy" Quarles (b.11/17/1798 Wilson Co, TN, d.10/24/1870 Wilson Co, TN). Her parents were Roger Quarles (b.ABT 1770 Bedford Co, VA) and Mary "Polly" Johns Trigg b.10/8/1770 Bedford Co, VA). Abner m. 2nd Sarah Houpt and moved to Lawrence Co, TN
Children of Abner Wasson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Quarles: five known
1. John I Wasson b. ABT 1815 in Wilson Co, TN
2. Locky or Lockie Wasson b. 4/4/1816 in Wilson Co, TN
3. America Wasson b. ?/?/1818 TN, d. 11/20/1865 MO
4. George I. Wasson was born 9/19/1819 in Wilson Co, TN
5. Elizabeth A. Wasson was born 4/8/1821 in Wilson Co, TN
Children of Lt. Samuel W. Wasson and Catherine Boyd McConnell, one known
1. Mary Artimissa Wasson (b.?/?/1807 Wilson Co, TN, d.1834)
Information about Lt. Samuel Wasson:
State of North Carolina, County of Rowan............
Surveyed for Samuel Wasson, five hundred acres of land on the waters of Fourth Creek and the South Yadkin. Beginning at a white-oak on James Purviance's corner by a glade, thence west thirty two poles to a black-oak on James Pott's corner, thence north two hundred and ninty six poles to a black-oak on Allen's corner, thence left one hundred sixty poles to a black-oak on William Pott's line. Thence with the same south two hundred and seventy four poles to a post-oak his corner, thence left sixty six poles to a post-oak Moses Pott's corner, thence south one hundred and seventy two poles to a black-oak Moses other corner, thence west two hundred poles to a stake on James Purviance's line, thence to the beginning.
February 22, 1787
Signed Griffin Rutherford, Surveyor.
No. 1762
County: Rowan
Name: Wasson, Samuel
Acres: 500
Grant #: 1663
Issued: July 11, 1778.
Book #: 64
Page #: 380
Location: On the waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
State of North Carolina # 509
James J. Landon(?)
Entry Officer of Claim for Lands in the county of Rowan.
To the surveyor of said county, greetings. You are hereby required as soon as may be to lay off and survey for Samuel Wasson a tract or parcel of land containing five hundred acres lying in the county foresaid, on a branch of Fourth Creek, joining lands of John McClelland, James Potts, and James Purviance, including two entries made by Patrict Sloan and transferred to Samuel Sloan. Observing the directions of the Act of Assembly in such case may and provided for trimming out lands. Two just and fair plans of such survey, with a proper certificate attatched to each, you are to transmit with this warrant to the secretary's office without delay.
No. 1762
Name-Samuel Wasson
Grant No. 1663
Issued July 11, 1788
Warrant # (Blank)
Entry No. 509
Entered 04 June, 1788
Book No. 64
Page No. 383
Location-On the Waters of Fourth Creek and South Yadkin
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LT. SAMUEL WASSON
I, Samule Wasson of the County of Maury and state of Tennessee, being in a low state of health, but in perfect mind and mamory, do publish this my last will and testament, and do hereby dispose of my worldly effects in manner and form following, to Wit:
1st...I bequeath my body to its mother dust to be buried in a christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my surviving executors...........
2nd....I will and ordain that my debts be paid....
3rd....I do ordain that my negro slave named Harry shall be emancip ated by virtue of this my last will and testament, and that the said Harry hold and posess the following named property, Viz:
1 red two year old steer
1 black and white spotted Sow
1 rifle gun and axe, which described property does legally belong to S. Harry, and I do will that no inventory be taken of the same.
4th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine, one negro slave named Emmy to be held by her and disposed of at her death as she may think best.
5th.....I do also will and bequeath unto my beloved son Abel, one bay three year old horse colt.
6th....I do also will and bequeath unto the heirs of my beloved son Abner five dollars.
7th....I do also will and ordain that the remainder of my estate, real and personal be sold according to law and the proceeds thereof be equally divided between my legal heirs in love...............my wife Catherine and son Able not excepted.
8th....I also will and appoint John Wasson and William McConnell the executors of this my last will and testament...
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this eleventh day of March, one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
...Signed and sealed in the presence of Josiah Wasson and Samuel S. Wasson." Recorded June 16, 1826, Maury Co., TN Will book.
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