Genealogy of the Finklea FamilyFinckley (Fincklen, Finklea, Finkley, Finkly)© Joe M. Newton |
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Dr. Thomas FinckleyIt is commonly believed that he was born about 1646 in Petersfield, England and died in Virginia in 1694. The date of his death is documented by information in the records of Virginia. While in England he married Elizabeth Ann Evans and had a son (Thomas) in England that was baptised September 1678 (reference: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 for Thomas Finckley. City of London, St Michael Paternoster Royal 1675-1743). After Dr. Thomas Finckley died in 1693, the two Finckley boys were taken care of by Anne Martin Keeling Richeson who was their "grand mother".20 March 1676The following item is of significance since it puts Thomas Finckley in Virginia as early as 1680Inventory of the Estate of Mr. Francis Godfrey presented by Mr. William Therill. Signed George Durant, John Hunt, Thomas Finckley, Timothy Meades. List of Bills: Thomas Harris bill for 1160. Presented in Court 7 June 1680, Princess Anne County, Virginia. [pp. 15, 17 and 19].British Library Sloane Collection1633 to 1657: Nicholas Finckley of Bucks. Medical prescriptions and recipes, chemical remedies. Partly Latin. Sloane 1080B, 1203, 2033. My Note: I believe that the father of both Thomas and Nickolas was the Nickolas Finckley mentioned here.Lambeth Palace LibraryIn the holdings of Lambeth Palace Library there is a directory of medical licenses issued by the Archbishop of Canterbury 1535-1775. This index gives the name and place of activity all physicians and surgeons to whom licensee's were issued by the Archbishop of Canterbury, both through the vicar general and Faculty Office. The date of license and issuing office are given in the surname index. The following name is shown in the listing: NICHOLAS FINCKLEY of Trotton (Sussex)While there is currently no data showing that this Nicholas Finckley was related to the Dr. Thomas Finckley who settled in Virginia, it does show a possible connection, since we know that a Nicholas Finckley came to America in the 1600s with a Thomas Finckley.The Finckley name is noted very often in England and may be found in early documents, such as that shown here. |
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Citation'House of Lords Journal Volume 11: 14 July 1660', Journal of the House of Lords: volume 11: 1660-1666, pp. 90-2. Cook's Petition, for Preservation of the Deer in Finckley Forest. Upon reading the Petition of Wm. Cooke: It is ORDERED, To be referred to the Sheriff of Hampshire, That whereas Information is given to this House, that the Deer of His Majesty, in the Forest of Finckley, in the County of South'ton, within these Ten Days, are destroyed in a riotous Manner, that he take care for the preserving the remainder of the Deer there from being destroyed and if he can find out those Parties that have destroyed the Deer, that he apprehend them, and cause them to be punished according to Law.Another reference to a Finckley in an early English documentThomas represents that his father, Sir Thomas Shirley, the Antiquarian, served the late King as Squire of the Body and Colonel in the North, and that he was plundered himself and imprisoned as Captain under Sir George Booth. Again in 1666 under the same name of Captain Thomas Shirley, he petitioned the King for a foot company in Windsor Castle void by the death of Capt. Finckley, again, mentioning his father's services in the wars and stating that he himself served 11 months without pay in his Majesty's Guard of Cavalry.Based on the information given in the Culpeper Rebellion document (shown below) it is likely that Dr. Thomas Finckley came to America sometime in the early 1670's. The earliest records for him are the Culpeper Rebellion documents (1677 - 1679) and his witness to the will of Mr. Francis Godfrey (20 March 1676)20 March 1676Inventory of the Estate of Mr. Francis Godfrey presented by Mr. William Therill. Signed George Durant, John Hunt, Thomas Finckley, Timothy Meades. List of Bills: Thomas Harris bill for 1160. Presented in Court 7 June 1680, Princess Anne County, Virginia. [pp. 15, 17 and 19].1677 until 1679: Culpeper's Rebellion |
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According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Culpeper's Rebellion (1677-79) was an early popular uprising against proprietary rule in the Albemarle section of Northern Carolina caused by the efforts of the proprietary government to enforce the British Navigation Acts. These trade laws denied the colonists a free market outside England and placed heavy duties on commodities.The colonists' resentment found an instrument of action in deputy governor, Thomas Miller, who was also the customs collector. Led by John Culpeper and George Durant, the rebels imprisoned Miller and other officials, convened a legislature of their own, chose Culpeper governor, and for two years exercised all powers and duties of government. Culpeper was finally removed by the proprietors and tried for treason and embezzlement but was never punished.The Culpeper Rebellion information contained here was presented in a paper written by William S. Smith, Jr., but the text quoted here is the original as best it can be determined from the original deposition documents.Peter Brockwell's Deposition of 25 July 1681That after ye plt and deft Sumers were sayled for England in Captaine Gillams sd ship wch was in or abt ye month of May 1678 this dept remaining still in Carolina hee this dept did severall tymes see ye deft Sumers his Shallopp or Sloope in ye possession of Mr Thomas Finckley And saith yt it was generally reported in Carolina yt ye sd Sumers before he sayled for England had left ye sd shallopp or sloope wth ye sd Mr Finckley as his Attorney and this dept doth beleive yt ye sd Mr Finckley was ye sd Sumers his Attorney because this dept hath heard ye sd Mr Finckley report and declare soe And ye sd Mr Finckley did imploy this dept and others severall tymes before ye sd shallopp or sloop shee beeing then verry Leaky and out of repaire through her Long Lying in ye wether and hett from whereby she was much dampmged.That after ye plt was returned out of England into Carolina ye sd second tyme wch was abt January 1678 [1679] ye deft Sumers his said shallopp or sloop was still in ye possion of ye sd Mr Finckley and Sayth yt ye plt made a finall voyage in her wth ye sd Mr Finckleys Leave in Company of Jon Varaham and wm Wilkinson and when ye plt returned home with her hee came to ye sd Mr Finckley and [three words illegible] Mr Finckley I have brought home ye sd shallopp or sloop pray take charge of her or use words to ye same effect And more saith not.Richard Gamble's Deposition of 12 April 1681That ye deft Sumers did in Carolina in ye yeare 1677 confesse yt hee had profferred to sell ye deft Leeches Sloope to one Mr Terrell but yt they could not agree upon a price And saith yt in ye Month of May 1678 ye deft Sumers this dept came from Carolina towards England in one Captaine Gillams shipp in ye way for England thy dept saith yt ye deft Sumers told thy dept yt he had left all his Concerns in Carolina with one Mr. Thomas Finckley And more saith not.Zakeriah Gillam's Deposition of 18 August 1681That after the said Miller was Imprisoned the said defendt Summers had the said shallopp or sloppe used her disposed of her as hee thought fitt And this depont dooth verily beleive that neither the said Shallopp or Sloop or any of the goods belonging to the said Summers were ever seized of by the said Complt for that aboute the 29th day of May 1679 this depont sett sayle from Carolina for England in Company of the said Complt and the said defendt Summers And that hee this depont & the said Complt and defendt Summers Arrived at London aboute the 9th of July then next following, And in that voyage the defendt Summers to his depont did acknowledge declare that hee the sd Summers received had very kind usage entertainment from by the said Complt And that at his the said Summers departure from Carolina hee the said Summers left the said Shallopp or Sloope his concerns with Mr. Thomas Finckley in that Country And this with what he hath before deposed is as much as hee can depose for the satisfaction of any the questions of those twoe Inters to his rememberance.That whilst this depont was in Carolina hee was very well acquainted with the Complts dealings And sayeth that hee this depont never heard or understood that the said Complt or any of his family were at all concerned to entermeddle with the defendt Summers his said Shallopp or Sloope or any of his goods, except the said Mr. Thomas Finckley be reckoned one of the family with whome hee the said Summers left his Shallop or Sloope concernes at his departure from Carolina as the said Summers Acknowledged to this depont in the voyage from Carolina to England as aforesd And further here sayeth hee cannott depose for the satisfaction of any the questions of this Inter to his rememberence.William Hammond's Deposition of 12 April 1681That ye plts house in Carolina is ye usuall place appointed for ye Court of Assembly to sitt And yt ye Court yt satt there in December 1677 was generally taken by ye sd Country to bee ye Lawfull assembly And thy dept also saith yt in or about ye month of May 1678 ye plt ye deft Sumers whoe was then in Capt Gillams service thy dept sett sayle out of Carolina towards England in Captain Gillams ship. And severall tymes as ye sd ship sayled for England ye sd deft Sumers complained to thy dept yt ye deft Miller had wronged him verry much wth all sayd yt hee ye sd Sumers was to have returned to Barmudos in 40 days wth ye sd produce of ye goods but ye sd Miller gott ye sd sloope [7 words illegible] goods denyed to give him any acct thereof hee ye sd Miller haveing made use of most of ye sd Goods as also of ye salt to salt meat to send for Antegua in Tymothy Biggs his sloope And saith yt after ye said sloope was fitted ye sd Miller would not Lett ye sd sloop goe for Antigua nd ye sd deft Sumers did also declare yt hee did in December Last complaine to ye Court of Assembly agt ye sd Miller for his goods yt ye Court ordered him a Considerable quantity ot Tobaccoe wch hee had ordered one Joshua Lamb to Carry for New England And thy dept also saith yt he thy depl did see ye sd Sumers sell c deliver some such to one Matheas Towlor more salt to one Thomas Harris And in or abt ye month of April 1678 thy dept saith yt hee thy dept was present did see ye sd Sumers Leave ye Deft Leechs sloop wth ye sd Thomas Harrris wth a speciall order to ye sd Thomas Harris not to deliver ye sd sloop to any person wtsoever wthout ye order of ye sd Summers or of one Mr Thomas Finckley And thy dept further saith yt ye sd Summers before hee left Carolina did offer to sell ye sd sloop anker tackle c to Mr Terrell to Mr wm Wilkinson to ye plt but they all refused her also hee offered to sell ye deft Leechs boy to ye plt but ye plt refused him also And thy dept also further saith yt as ye plt ye deft Sumers thy dept were sayleing from Carolina towards England in yeare 1678 ye sd Sum ers did declare yt hee had sold powder other goods to Mr. Thomas Finckley (who then lived att ye plts house in Carolina yt hee ye sd Sumers at his departure from Carolina had made Mr Thomas Finckley a [Illegible] Attorney had left ye sloop (he brought out of Barmudos) all other his concerns in Carolina with him And thy dept also further saith yt in ye yeare 1678 after thy dept ye sd other persons sd ship were arr ived in England were ready to saile again for Carolina a person called by ye name of Mr Bumpshed of Rattliffe did deliver to thy dept a bill of exchange charged on ye plt by ye deft Sumers for 200 pound weight of Tobacco to be pd for ye sd Mr Bumpsted ye plt beeinge then in London did accept of ye sd bill promised paymt att his Returne to Carolina and m ore saith not to these 4 Intern.Walter Peace's Deposition of 10 August 1681That in the yeare 1679 hee this depont was in the Province of Carolina as Commander of the Vessel Speedwell, And sayeth that hee this depont in or aboute the month of July in the said yeare 1679 being at the Complt George Durrants house in Carolina aforesd (where one Thomas Finckley did then reside The said Thomas Finckley did then there Batter or Sell to one Mr Thomas Smith a Certain Burmudos Shallopp or Sloope, which Shallopp the defendt Solomon Summmers had brought over in the yeare 1677 from Burmudoes as this depont had understood to Carolina left with the said Mr Finckley as his the defendt Summers attorney, And this depont sayeth that the said Complt was not at home at the tyme of the said Batter or Sale of the said hallopp for this depont at that tyme understood that the said Complt was aboute his affaires aboute forty miles from home And this depont further sayeth that some dayes after the said Shallopp was soe Battered or Sold as aforesd the Complt comeing home understanding that the said Thomas Finckley had Sold the said Shallopp, hee the said Complt declared as hee the Complt had alsoe donn in this deponts xpersence before, that hee the Complt never was or would be concerned in the said Shallopp And further hee deposeth not the the Inter.That after ye plt was returned out of England into Carolina ye sd second tyme wch was abt January 1678 [1679] ye deft Sumers his said shallopp or sloop was still in ye possion of ye sd Mr Finckley Sayth yt ye plt made a finall voyage in her wth ye sd Mr Finckleys Leave in Company of Jon Varaham wm Wilkinson when ye plt returned home with her hee came to ye sd Mr. Finckley [three words illegible] Mr. Finckley I have brought home ye sd shallopp or sloop pray take charge of her or use words to ye same effect And more saith not. |
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20 April 1685Elizabeth Keeling granted a patent for 350 acres in Lower Norfolk County in the Woods, toward the northern branches of Curretuck, adjoining the lands of Henry Woodhouse [Virginia State Land Office Patents, Volume 7 : 1679-1689, page 465].29 January 1686Dr. Thomas Finckley was a witnessed to the will of Henry Woodhouse. Virginia Index of Will P.C.C 1686 - 1693, Volume XI, page 309.15 November 1689John Richeson and wife Ann sold 200 acres of land to Thomas Wetherington in Lower Norfolk County, Linhaven Parish, bounded North by Henry Woodhouse, East on the Eastern Swamp, South on John Hopkins, and West on James Purdy. The land was part of 350 acres patented to Elizabeth Keeling on 20 April, 1685. The said Eliza Keeling intermarried with Thomas Fickley and by them sold the land to John Richeson, as shown by the records of Lower Norfolk. Witnessed by Frances Sayer, Thomas Cooperand proved in court on 15 November, 1689 [Princess Anne County, Virginia County Clerk, Deed Records, Volume 1, Page 11].In the Passenger and Immigration Lists Index Database (1500s-1900), compiled by Gale Research, Provo, Utah the following four entries are shown for 1690. These folks passage was paid for by Malthew Pallett as shown below.21 April 1690: Finckley's Come To AmericaMalthew Pallett bought 368 acres of land in Lower Norfolk County, in Lynhaven Parish upon head of Bennett's Creek. [patent book 8, page 73]. 168 acres, beginning near John Kemp and Grace Holland's line to land of Argall Thorowgood, now said Pallett's to James Kemp. This land was for the importation of four people: Thomas Finckley, Nicholas Finckley, Katherine Finckley, Ann Finckley. 200 acres part of 750 acres granted said Argall Thorowgood and his division of 140 acres and 60 acres part of Francis Thorowgood's division sold, viz: 40 acres out of Argall's and 60 acres out of Prank's, to Richard Lyster who asssigned it to said Pallett 100 acres remaining of Argall's sold to said Pallett.Ann Finckley - 1690 to Virginia [most likely
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Elizabeth KeelingFather: Adam Keeling died about April 1683 in
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Thomas Finckley (note: mother was most likely Elizabeth Ann Evans, who died before 1685)Born about 1678
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John Finckley (note: his mother was most likely Elizabeth Keeling)Born about 1690
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The following is taken from the List of Apprentises in Virginia -- John would have been in his mid to late 30s at this time.Finchley, John
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James FinckleyThe following documents show that James was born in Virginia and may have stayed in Virginia unlike his brother, Thomas, who moved south into South Carolina. The whereabouts of Elizabeth and Henry are not known.Heads of Families at the first U.S. Census. Va.
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The following document was extracted from the 1785 Heads of Families in VirginiaNote that James was living very close to the Keelings. This is the same family that Elizabeth Keeling was a member -- she married Thomas Finklea |
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Elizabeth Finckley |
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Thomas Finckley (also Finkley, Finkly, Finklea)Born in the early 1700s in Price Ann County, Virginia and died before the end 1787 at Jeffreys Creek, South CarolinaDuring the mid-part of the 1700's many people in Virginia began to move south into the less populated areas of the Carolinas. Thomas Finckley, a son of John Finckley, was among these settlers and on 18 October 1765, he had 400 acres of land surveyed on Ashpole Swamp old Craven County, South Carolina and on 28 August 1767, he was issued a land grant by King George III for this land. The land was located “on Ashpole Swamp and Marsh between Little Peedee River and Drowning Creek bounded on all sides by vacant land.”In the Marion County, South Carolina Archives (Deed Book A for the period 1800 to 1805) there are records that mention land surveys for other people whose land was bounded by land either belonging or supposedly belonging to Thomas Finklea. Further, Charles Finklea, his son, was granted 300 acres on Ashpole Swamp in Blanden County, North Carolina on 16 December 1769. No record has been found to tell us how long they remained on these properties, but it appears that they may have abandoned these properties and moved further south to Jeffrey’s Creek (now Claussen, South Carolina) not long after.Various records indicate that Thomas Finklea left a will, but it has not been found. The will is referred to in the deed of sale from John Finklea to John Porter, dated 27 December 1787, which states that the property became John Finklea's by "the last will and testament of Thomas Finkley."In an application for membership to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington, DC (National #551449, dated 16 June, 1970 and issued to Mrs. Mary Fore Stuart Osborn, 1302 North Tuscaloosa Street, Greensboro, Alabama 36744) it is recorded for the decendants of Thomas Finklea that for services in assisting in the establishment of American Independence during the war of the revolution were as follows: " Mr. Thomas Finkley received pay for rations for 40 men and forage for 30 horses for a detachment from Col. Marion with prisoners for the Continental Service."In the South Carolina Archieves, Folder A-2235 enumeratrd many instances of supplies and provisions furnished by Thomas to the Continental Army and State Militia. One of the records shows " Peedee November 20, 1784". This indent was signed by mark, however on 29 August 1787 when it was assigned to Charles Finklea it was legibly signed Thos. Finklea. In the Charles Finklea audited accounts, AA-2392, one dated 24 February 1786 is signed Thos. Finklea, Jr., in the same handwriting as the foregoing. The Thomas, Sr. who furnished the provisions must have died before 29 August 1787, after which the younger Thomas adding the suffix Jr. after his signature. |
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The following was extracted from the List of Apprentises in Virgina. Note that this shows that Thomas was only 10 years old. This would make his birth date about 1717, which would have made John Finklea about 27 years old.Finchley, Thomas
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Land Grant to Thomas by King George III |
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Charles FinkleaCensus records indicate that Charles was born between 1756 and 1774, however, I think he was born a few years earlier maybe 1750 {see note below}Probate records show that Charles died about 1806, which would have made him between 32 and 50 years old when he died.1790 Census 2 Males over 16 years --- {Charles and Thomas}
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16 December 1769: Blanden County, North Carolina, Land GrantCharles Finklea had a land grant for 300 acres on the Ashpole Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina, dated 16 December 1769. This was adjacent to Craven County, South Carolina where Thomas Finklea had a grant. Between 1769 and 1806,. Charles Finklea aquired 3,011 acres in South Carolina. Plat Nos. 129-133 on file at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and Nos. 99-102 in the Office of the Secretary of State give the locations of these plantations.22 June 1796: Georgetown District, SC - Land PurchaseNathaniel Sanders and Mercy Sanders, of Cheraw District, sold 450 acres of land to Charles Finklea, of Georgetown District, for 48 pounds, 17 shillings, and 10 pence. Description of land is as follows: “450 acres of land situated in Georgetown District on the southwest side of Great Pee Dee River, it being part of a tract of land surveyed for Abraham Salom, 15 May 1736.”1 Ju1y 1797: Marion County, SC Deed Book G, Items 19 - 21, Land SaleCharles Finklea and Mary Finklea, his wife, of Georgetown District, SC, planters, to James Holland of same place for 20 pounds, 170 acres being part of one tract granted to Charles Finklea on 4 February, 1793. Signed: Charles (X) Finklea, Mary (X) Finklea. Witness: James Gregg, Thomas Finklea. Presented before John Orr, JP, 17 March, 1798. Platt - bounded by Charles Finklea, Jas. Freeman, Jas. Gregg, James Holland, Samuel Fleigs, Henry Calcotes. 29 June 1797. I have resurveyed unto James Holland 170 acres being part of grant to Charles Finklea on 4 February 1793, SW Great Pee Dee and on waters of the long Branch. Signed: James Gregg, DS.2 May 1800: Marion District, SC, Land PurchaseRobert Paulling sold land to Charles Finklea for 10 shillings. Description of land is as follows: “all the plantation or tract of land containing 152 acres situated in Marion District bound on the northeast by land belonging to the said Charles Finklea and Lewis Savoy, on the southwest by land belonging to Samuel Tyler, and on the southeast by the land of said Finklea and being on Long Branch next to Mars Bluff on the Pee Dee River. ”17 July 1802: Charles Finklea's MarkCharles Finklea's mark is a crop and under bit in the left ear and a crop in the right ear and the brand F. C. this 30 or 40 years. Signed: Charles (X) Finklea.22 March 1804: Marion District, SC, Slave PurchaseBaker Wiggins sold two negro boys (George and Ben) to Charles Finklea for $750. Thomas Finklea was a witness.18 October 1804: Marion District, SC - Land PurchaseCharles Finklea bought land from Thomas Knight for $250. Description of land is as follows: “all that plantation or tra ct of land containing 439 acres situated on the southeast side of Great Pee Dee River being part of a survey granted to Brantley Clark, lying adjoining to Mars Bluff, bound on the northwest by Alexander Thompson’s, Thomas Thomson’ s, and Andrew Lords lands southwest by Samuel Taylor’s land southeast by Lewis Savoy’s and John Gregg’s land and northeast on John Baxter’s land -- conveyed to William Cox, Ann Baxter, and James Baxter by deed 2 April 1794 , and whereas the said William Cox in his lifetime became indebted to Foreby Stewart in the sum of 14 pounds, 8 shillings, and 7 pence which remained unpaid. Foreby Stewart obtained judgment in the Court of Common Pleas in the District of Marion against Nathanel Gibson, administrator of William Cox (deceased), the said land was then sold by the sheriff of Marion District to satisfy the said debt and cost of suit and, I, the said Thomas Knight was the highest and last bidder for the same. Thomas Finklea was a witness.3 January 1806: Marion County, SC Deed Book F, Items 258 - 259, Land PurhaseCharles Finklea bought 1,347 acres of land from Richard Howard for $6,000. Description of land is as follows: “part of four tracts of land, that is to say part of three tracts of land lying on northeast side of Great Pee Dee River lying on a corner of a cotton tree on the upper edge of Mars Bluff Ferry Road running a southeast course to Thomas Finklea’s line and corner on a sweet gum tree then running a due east course to boggy gut -- the said boggy gut being the dividing line between Baker Wiggins and Thomas Malley, then to Tobey’s Creek corner on a cypress tree but since sold from Thomas Malley to David Godbold there up Tobey’s Creek to Martin Medleton’s corner on a water oak near Tobey’s Creek then to Middleton’s line to a black jack corner on the sand hill on the north side on lands formerly belonging to Thomas Groom on the westside of Pee Dee River corners on a white oak also a small piece of land that Baker Wiggins purchased from James Blackman and agreed on a line from two hickories and a pine on the old line running to the river to an elm tree supposed to be ten acres was granted to Thomas Groon then granted to John and Edmond Arthur and was resurveyed by James Gregg and a plat hereunto annexed and delivered unto the said Charles Finklea which will more fully appear by the said plat showing the course and shape of the said land and mark trees. ”18 April 1806: Marion County, SC Probate Roll #259, Estate AdministrationThomas Finklea made suit for letters of Administration of Charles Finklea of Pee Dee, deceased, 18 April 1806. Administration Bond dated 25 April 1806. Bondsmen: Thomas Finklea, Alexander Gregg, Jr. and Samuel Thompson - Bond Book A, page 175. Warrant of Appraisement dated 25 April 1806. Appraisement 27 May 1806. Negroes: 10Thomas Finklea petitioned 29 April 1806 for orders to sell, which was granted by Samuel Cooper, Ordy 1 May 1806, Sale near Mars Bluff was held on 29 May 1806. Purchasers included: James Holland, John Finklea. Sales Book - pages 236-237.8 December 1807, Samuel Thompson and Alexander Gregg, Jr. petitioned to be exonerated from security of Thomas Finklea in administration of his father's estate. Administration Bond 8 December, 1807. Samuel Thompson, Administrator. Bondsmen: Samuel Thompson, Stephen Thompson, and Alexr. Gregg. Witness: 0. Colson. Bond Book A, page 17615 December 1807 - Bill of Charles Finklea dated 1802 and 1803 presented by Thomas Finklea. Among other things sold there was a tract of land sold to George Finklea and Frances Finklea. Return book 1, page 130. 1810 and 1811. Mary {this was his second wife, Mary Ann Holland}, Charles' widow was paid $25 each for the boarding and clothing two children. Return Book 1, page 132.27 May 1806: Marion County, SC Probate Records, Estate InventoryAn inventory and appraisal of personal property was made on May 27 1806 and the total appraisal included by name 12 slaves valued at $4,170 (Note -- only 10 slaves are indicated in the appraisal given above.) |
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Elizabeth ???Getting the Wives Straight!1787: Elizabeth Finklea Signs DowerElizabeth Finklea in 1787, as recorded in Deed Book A6, page 463, Charleston County, S.C., signed dower as wife of Charles Finklea.1797: Mary Holland - Deed Book G19Deeds G19 dated 1 July, 1797; and K32 and 33 dated 8 February, 1822, Marion County, S.C., shows that Mary Holland, daughter of James and Mary Ann Holland, as Charles Finklea's wife. Based upon the 1800 census record, it appears that Charles married Mary Ann Holland in the early 1790s, as they had two children around the middle of the 1790s. |
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Thomas FinkleaThe 1790 South Carolina Census shows Thomas to be over 16 years old. This would make his birth before 1774.1 May 1806, Thomas Departs - Transfers AdministrationThomas Finklea filed to leave Liberty County, South Carolina and transfer administration of his father's estate to Samuel Thompson21 May 1806: Bond ReceiptReceived of the within award by a receipt from Thomas Finklea, $19.07, which I had received of Mr. Charles Finklea, October 19, 1805 and was to be credited on a certain bond of that date and was neglected by me. Signed by Elizabeth Smith [See 1243 - Thomas Finklea's {the elder} widow]19 September 1809:- Marion County Deed Book E, Naomi Free TraderKnow by all men by these present that, I, Thomas Fincklea of the state and District aforesaid do and hath made constituted and appointed my wife Naomi Fincklea a free dealer and sole trader in all things for herself to contract in her own name to her and ***** to all for herself without control. **** the said Thomas Fincklea in all things as the law of the state hath provided and I do hereby by these present renounce and forever **** myself of all and singular the right title ****and claims to any part or parcel of property that May or shall be acquired by the industry and **** of the said Naomi Fincklea and that I do forever divest myself of all privilege or privileges for any contract bargain or sale that she the said Naomi May make or property she May acquire. To have and to hold to her sole and separate use and **** forever **** property she May acquire by her **** and industry **** forever from me the said Naomi Finklea of any claim or claims made by me. Set my hand and sealed the 19 September, 1809 and in the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America the 34th year. Signed: Thomas Fincklea.This is to certify to all whom it may concern that Thomas Fincklea came before me this day and voluntarily and of his own free will and accord did acknowledge that he rid and relinquished all rights, title and claims to all property of whatsoever kind that hereafter may be acquired by the care, industry, and **** of his wife Naomi Fincklea and that he had appointed and does appoint her the said Naomi his wife a free trader and free dealer to act for herself and in her own name. **** and to act in all **** the said Naomi was **** and that the said Thomas, utterly **** and divest himself from the **** if any part of such property that May be acquired as aforesaid or from the profits arising thereupon **** she the said Naomi may **** to grant. Signed:Thomas Fincklea, 19 September 1809.10 August, 1810: Marion County, SC Deed Book E, Appoints BrotherNaomy Finklea of Marion District appoints my brother Isaac Thompson of same place my attorney to receive of and from Jackson of Georgia, Bolden County, goods in his possession of mine or money due me from said Jackson. Signed Naomy Finclea. Witness: Samuel Thompson and James Crissy. |
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Nancy (Naomi, Noomy) ThompsonFather was Samuel Thompson27 May 1818: Marion County Probate Records Roll #764The will of Stephen Thompson shows that he bequeath to his sister Mary {Thompson} Finklea {Note: I don't know who this person is?}, $100 a year for four years should she live so long; to his sister Nancy (Noomy, Noimi) Finklea $1; to his brother-in-law Thomas Finklea $1, to be discounted out of an execution Stephen Thompson has against him; to brother John Thompson $1; to broth Isaac Thompson the choice of the young horses; to brother-in-law David Jammerson and his heirs who live in the state of Georgia $1; to his niece Mary Ann Thompson, a negro girl Hannah; to his nephew Samuel Griffith Thompson, the child my negro woman Sarah is pregnant with, should the child be born and lives; to my brother Samuel Thompson, my negro woman named Sarah and the whole of property real and personal not bequeathed above. Nominate and appoint my brother Samuel Thompson executor. Processed by Joseph A. Jolly, 6 July 1818. Appraisement, 18 July 1818 -- 7 negroes, Book C, page 120. |
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Mary Ann Holland1810 South Carolina Census one male {George} between 10 and 15 {1795 to
1800}
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12412 |
George W. FinkleaBorn about 17987 August 1818: Marion County, SC Deed Book I, Items 341 - 343.Mary Finklea and George Finklea both of Marion District to Alexander Colcote of same place for $150 sold 75 acres, more or less, it being part of grant to SamuelTyler, 10 May, 1793, then deeded to Charles Finklea. Signed by Mary (X) Finklea, George Finklea, and Francis Finklea. Witness was Thomas Finklea and others. Proved 3 October, 18188 May 1822: Marion District, South Carolina.Mary Finklea sold to George W. Finklea for $100 dollars “all that plantation or tra ct of land containing 100 acres originally granted to William White, dated 11 January 1773 and by said White and of sale dated 13 October 1773 to James Holland and by Jame’s wife Mary Ann Holland to Charles Finklea dated 2 Feb ruary 1793. Signed by Mary Finklea.5 February 1834: Conveyance Book P, Marion District, S. C., p. 228.George W. Finklea of Decatur County, Ga., to John Gibson, Darlington District, S. C., $300, part of tract of 452 acres granted to his father, Charles Finklea, by deed 2 Dec. 1805 "it being understood that I now convey 1/2 of said tract of 226 acres, the other half to belong to Mr. Jesse Hampton who married my sister, Frances Rice alias Frances Finklea Hampton. Said land was left to myself and sister by my father, Charles Finklea, deceased." Signed George W. Finklea. Clovey A. Finklea signed by mark her dower rights. Recorded 25 May 1835. |
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12412S1 |
Chloe A. ????Born about 1812 |
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124121 |
Andrew FinkleaBorn about 1832 |
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124122 |
John FinkleaBorn about 1838 |
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124123 |
Elizabeth FinkleaBorn about 1841 |
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12413 |
Frances FinkleaBorn about 1795 |
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12413S1 |
Jessie Hampton |
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12413S2 |
???? Rice |
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1242 |
Willis (Big Swamp) FinkleaBorn before 1755 |
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1790 Census1 Male older than 16 years {Willis -- before
1774}
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1800 Census 1 Male born before 1755 {Willis}
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29 October 1792: Land SaleWillis Finklea, Sr. on Catfish of South Carolina and in Georgetown District, planter, sold unto Jesse Bryant, Sr. of same place, planter, for eight pounds sterling, a tract of land 150 acres more or less part of tract granted to Willis Finklea, Sr. on 7 May 1792 containing 969 acres granted by his Excellency Charles Pinckney, Governor. Surveyed by Hugh Giles, D.S. Dated 29 October 1792. Signed: Willis (X) Finklea. Witnesses: John Finklea and Issac McNabb.28 October 1794: IndentureIndenture made 28 October 1794 between Willis Finkley of Liberty County and Jesse Bryant, Sr. of the County and State aforesaid. In consideration of five pounds sterling good and lawful money paid by Jesse Bryant, Sr. for a plantation containing 150 acres land more or less granted to Willis Finkley, 28 October 1794. Signed:Willis (X) Finkley and ?? (X) Finkley. Witnesses: Joseph Oates and Philip Taylor. Probated by Joseph Oates 3 November 1794. Witness: William Perritt, JP. Received 4 November 1794. Recorded in Book D, page 368, 4 November 179425 February 1802: Land Sale by Willis and John FinkleaKnow all men by these present that we Willis
Finklea and John Finklea, of Liberty County and Marion
District in the State aforesaid have granted to and in
consideration of the sum of Three Hundred and Twenty dollars to us
paid by Thomas T. Wickham of the County, District, and the State
aforesaid have granted, bargained, sold and delivered and by these
present do grant, bargain, sell and deliver unto the said Thomas
T. Wickham all that plantation whereon the said John Finklea now
resides, situated on the westside of Catfish Creek. The said
plantation is composed of two separate tracts of land joining one
another, one containing one hundred and fifty acres is taken out
of a tract of three hundred and fifty acres that Abraham Due
purchased from William Athenson which the said Due conveyed to
Reese Jones and the said Jones to James Johnston and the said
Johnston to Samuel Cox and the said Cox to the said Willis
Finklea. Situated, lying and being on Catfish Swamp and bounding
northwardly by John Smith and Frederick Jones’s land, north
westwardly and eastwardly by Catfish Swamp, and southwardly by a
line of masked trees which divides it from Frederick Jones's land.
The other, a small tract or parcel of land containing seven acres
taken out of a tract of two hundred acres that Ruebin Due
purchased from John Smith and is also situated on Catfish Swamp,
fitting and bounding on the southside by the lands of the said
Reubin Due and northwardly by the said Finklea’s land, making in
the whole of the two purchases one hundred and fifty seven acres,
together with all and singular the right and testaments and
appertainences to the said premises belonging or in anywise
incident or appertaining to have and to hold all and singular the
premises before mention unto the said Thomas T. Wickham his heirs
and assigns forever, and we do hereby bind ourselves, heirs,
executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend all
said singular the said premises unto the said Thomas T. Wickham
his heirs and assigns against ourselves and heirs and against
every person whosoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or
any part thereof. Witness our hands and seals this 25th day of
February 1802 and in the twenty-fifth year of the independence of
the United States of America. Signed by Willis Finklea, Sr. and
John Finklea. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of
Hardy Crawford, Barnaby Watson, and Willis Finklea, Jr.
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1242S1 |
Martha SmithFather was John Smith
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12421 |
John C. FinkleaBorn about 1775
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25 February, 1802Land Sale by Willis and John Finklea to Thomas T. Wickham. Know all men by these present, that we Willis Finklea and John Finklea of Liberty County and Marion District, in the state aforesaid, have granted to and in consideration of the sum of $320 to us paid by Thomas T. Wickham have granted.....all that plantation whereon the said John Finklea now resides, situated on the westside of Catfish Creek......one of the witnesses was Willis Finklea, Jr. ...... " the court does hereby certify unto all whom it may concern, that Mary Finklea, wife of the within named John Finklea, did this day appear ...10 February, 1810: Marion County, South Carolina. Deed Book H, pages 1135 thru 136.John Finklea sold 200 acres of land to Willis Finklea, Jr. for $300. Mary Finklea, John Finklea's wife certified that she approved the sale.19 Nov 1821: Marion County, SC Deed Book K202-203John Finklea of Marion District to Bryan Jones of same place for $150 one third plus one fifth of a tract the grant being 200 acres to Samuel Dupree on 21 February, 1739. The aforesaid 200 acres taken of from the other 200 acres lately conveyed to Martin Bird, being upper part of said survey, plat annexed to deed, lying on Tobys Creek. The said third and fifth part of 200 acres now conveyed to Bryan Jones. Release unto Bryan Jones one third of 200 acres and one fifth of 200 acres. Signed: John C. Finklea. Witnesses: John Finklea, John G. Solomon. Mary (X) Finklea signed dower as wife of John C. Finklea. Proved before Levi Odom, Q.U., 7 January, 1822. Received on 17 October, 1823.22 September 1822: State of South Carolina, Marion DistrictJohn Finklea sold 1,358 acres of land to Darling White for $1,300. The land is described as follows: “1,358 acres of land in Marion County composed of 4 tracts of land. Tract number 1 was granted to Martin Meddleton, 14 January 1767. Martin Meddleton than conveyed the land to Littleton Isman and his wife Martha, they in turn conveyed the land to Willis Middleton, Willis Middleton conveyed the land to Thomas Godbold, Sr. Thomas Godbold, Sr. conveyed the land to John Finklea and now from said John Finklea to Darling White. Tract number 2, composed of 586 acres was granted to Levi Molley 4 March 1804 and then conveyed by him to Thomas Godbold, Thomas Godbold conveyed the land to John Finklea and now from John Finklea to Darling White. Tract number 3 was part of a tract granted to John Somers for 200 acres, 1 July 1793, and conveyed by him to Littleton and then by Littleton to Willis Middleton. Willis Middleton then conveyed the land to Thomas Godbold, Thomas Godbold in turn conveyed the land to John Finklea and now from said John Finklea to Darling White. Tract number 4 was part of a tract granted to Isiah Lewis for 1,600 acres, 6 December 1802, and conveyed by him to Thomas Godbold, Sr. Thomas Godbold then conveyed the land to John Finklea and now from said John Finkea to Darling White.” Documen t was signed by John C. Finklea. Witnesses included John Finklea, Sr. and Mary Finklea, wife of John C. Finklea, signed dower rights. |
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12421S1 |
Mary (Mercy and Massey also seen) CrawfordDied before 12 May 1846
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124211 |
John C. FinkleaBorn between 1800 and 18101820 South Carolina CensusJohn Finklea
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124211S1 |
Mary (Cherry) Jane TartBorn between 1800 and 181020 January 1829: Marion County, SC Probate Records, Roll #751: Enos TartSusanna(h) Tart and John C. Finklea made
suit to grant them letters of Administration of the estate and
effects which were of Enos Tart late of this District. Deed
dated 20 January, 1829. Bond dated 26 January, 1829 was for
$70,000. Bond Book A, page 436.
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1242111 |
John C. Finklea |
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1242112 |
Willis C. Finklea |
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1242113 |
Sarah Jane FinkleaBorn between 1835 and 1840 |
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1242114 |
Gadi Finklea |
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1242115 |
James C. FinkleaBorn 5 Deember 1809, Marion County, SC
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1242116 |
William H. Finklea |
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12422 |
Willis (Corn-Making) FinkleaBorn between 1880 and 1890
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12422S1 |
Mary (Polly) BryantFather: Jessie Bryan(t) -- came from England and died in Marion County, SC in 1822Mother: Mourning TurbevilleWhen the estate of Jessie Bryant was probated in 1830, Mary {Bryant} Finklea was still living as indicated by the reference to her in court preceedings However, by 1841 she was not alive and was represented in court documents by her son, Elly Finklea.5 May, 1830: Jesse Adkinson and others petition for division of land of the estate of Jessie BryantThe petition of Jesse Atkinson for himself and in behalf of Ebenezer and Sarah Ann Atkinson (who are minors), and Jesse Bryant, Jr. and Hugh Atkinson for themselves. Sheweth that Jesse Bryant, Sr., late of this District, deceased, was seized and possessed at time of his death with certain real and personal estate died intestate leaving your petitioners and Mourning Bryant, widow, William Bryant, James Bryant, Jesse Bryant, Willis Finklea and Mary his wife, David Perrit and Sally his wife, Jonathan Harrelson and Mourning his wife, Needham Perret and Kitsey his wife, Henry Gasque, and Milly his wife, his heirs at law. That we are desirous of receiving that portion to which we are justly entitled, 5 May, 1830. You are hereby required, with a surveyor if necessary to go upon the land described in Writ of Summons to divide land between the legal heirs and representatives of Jesse Bryant, deceased. 19 June 1830. Comissioners valued land at $1,226 dollars, 28 June 1830. On 5 July, 1830 commissioners valued land at $1000, in consideration of certain facts being presented since valuation. Deed filed 5 May, 183024 February, 1818Marion County, SC Probate Records, #33: Will of
Jesse Bryant
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124221 |
Elly FinkleaBorn about 1802
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Elly Finklea -- 48 {1802}
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1860 South Carolina Census |
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Levi Jones -- 51 {1809}
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Marion County Probate Volume 3, Roll #2127Mary Flowers petition of John E. Finklea shows that Mary Finklea, the mother, died in January 1849 leaving her husband Elly Finklea and children: Stephen, Martha Jane, James Norton, John Ervin and Elly Finklea, Jr. Elly the father and James Norton and Martha Jane has since died. Mary Finklea's father was Norton Roberts . Commissioners to divide are: Samuel Campbell, Hugh G. Smith, Samuel Johnson and M. R. Powers.12 November 1845We the heirs and legatees of Jesse Bryant, deceased, solemnly swear and affirm that we will stand to and abide by the award and arbitrament of the named commissioners on the settlement of the estate before me. Mr. Watson being substituted in place of Col. Durant. Signed: Elizabeth Martin, William Bryant, James Bryant, Jesse Adkinson, Solomon Huggins, Henry Gasque, David Ferritt and Elly Finklea. Before Edward B. Wheeler -- 12 November 1845.Received from Commissioners share of Ann Adkinson $601.00. Received $601.40 as share of Mary Fincklea signed Elly Fincklea. Receipt of $601.40 as share of William Bryant 14 Nov. 1845. |
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124221S1 |
Mary Elizabeth RobertsDied January 1849Born about 1810
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1242211 |
Elizabeth FinkleaBorn about 1823 |
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1242212 |
Stephen R. FinkleaBorn about 183315 January 1866
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1242213 |
Martha Jane FinkleaBorn about 1835Died between 1850 and 1860 |
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1242214 |
James Norton FinkleaBorn about 1840Died between 1850 and 1860 |
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1242215 |
John Ervin FinkleaBorn about 184515 January 1866
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1242216 |
Elly FinkleaBorn about 1849 {his mother died in January 1849, so it maybe that she died during childbirth}15 Januray, 1866: Marion County Probate Records Roll #1451 1/2J.E. Finklea and Elly Finklea Guardianship Bond dated 15 January, 1866. Stephen R. Finklea, guardian of minors John Ervin Finklea and Elly Finklea. |
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124222 |
John Finklea1850 Covington County, Alabama CensusJohn Finklea ... 37 {born in SC about 1813}
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124223 |
Willis Finklea9 November, 1841: Marion County, South Carolina Deed Book S, Page 116: Willis Finklea, Sr. to Willis Finklea, Jr.Know all men by these presents that I, Willis Finklea, Sr., for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear towards my beloved son, Willis Finklea, Jr., do hereby give, grant, and release unto the said, Willis Finklea, Jr., one hundred acres of land more or less where he the said Willis Finklea, Jr. now lives, beginning at my line and Joel Fore’s in Catfish at the mouth of the little Branch just below said Willis’s house, thence up said branch to the head, thence a due north course to a dead pine tree thence to a new made corner, thence a southwest agreed line, due east to the road a corner, thence a new agreed line, then southeast through the **** to Salothiel Moody’s line, known by Samual Jones’s line, formerly, and on the north by Salothiel Moody’s land, together with all and singular the premises above mentioned to have and to hold all and singular the said premises and I do hereby bind myself, my heirs and assigns to warrant and forever defend the said premises unto the said Willis Finklea, Jr. his heirs and assigns forever and against all lawful claims from every person or persons whomsoever. In witness I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9 November, 1841 and in the sixty fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America. Signed: Willis Finklea, Sr. (X). |
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124224 |
Martha (Patsy) FinkleaBorn about 18171850 Marion County, SC CensusLevi Jones ... 39 ... {born 1811}
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124224S1 |
Levi Jones |
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1242241 |
Mary Jones |
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1242242 |
Martha Jane Jones |
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124225 |
Sarah Finklea |
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124225S1 |
William Gasque |
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124226 |
Mary Finklea |
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12422S2 |
Mary TurbervilleBorn about 18101850 Marion County, SC CensusMary Finklea ..... 40 {1810}
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124227 |
Hugh FinkleaBorn about 1827
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124227S1 |
Elizabeth Ann ForeFather: Joel Fore
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124228 |
William FinkleaBorn about 182930 Jan. 1866William Finklea vs. A.B. Jordan and wife Elizabeth Ann Jordan. Bill for Injunction, Discovery and Relief. Filed 30 Jan. 1866. The orator William Finklea shows that on or about March or April 1862, Hugh Finklea, the brother of the orator, made his will and died soon thereafter. From the tenor of the will it is apparent that his brother meant to appoint William Finklea, executor but no one was appointed. The orator was in the Confederate Army and absent from home until 1865. Elizabeth Ann, the widow of said brother (he having left no children) had his will admitted to probate December 1863 and took out letters of administrator Elizabeth Ann, widow of Hugh Finklea, has married A. B. Jordan. They were married 10 November, 1863. From evidence given Stephen Fore was brother of Elizabeth Ann.21 Sept 1881: Marion County, SC Probate Record Roll #1453William Finklea's will appointed his brother Alfred Finklea executor. Proved 21 September, 1881. Equally divides the estate between: Wilminer Turner, William Elmore Turner, Helen Turner, Hugh Finklea, John Willis Finklea, Alfred Finklea, Jr., Ellen Turner, all under the age of 21. Petition of Guardianship shows that the mother of his minor children William Elmore and Helen Turner under age of 14 are entitled to $200. Signed: Ellen Turner. 23 January, 1882. |
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124228S1 |
Ellen Turner |
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1242281 |
Hugh Finklea |
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1242282 |
John Willis Finklea |
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1242283 |
Alfred Finklea |
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124229 |
Frances FinkleaBorn about 1831 |
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12422A |
Thomas FinkleaBorn about 1833Marion County, SC Equity Roll #403 Thomas Finklea and wife vs. Frances Roberts et alBill for Account and Partition. Filed 24 December, l863. Thomas Finklea and his wife, Joanna Finklea, show that Col. John Roberts father of the oratrix, died intestate 29 December, 1862, survived by his widow Frances Roberts; the oratrix who previously had married the orator; Elizabeth M. Hays, a daughter who had married Alexander G. Hays; Arametta Gaddey, a daughter who had married Charles B. Gaddey, and daughters Sarah Frances Roberts, Amelia Roberts, and Mary Louise Roberts, the last three minors. Frances Roberts, John Roberts' widow, administrix Intestate in his lifetime had made advancements to some of his children. John Mace, guardian ad litem of minors. February. 1867, Sarah Frances Roberts now wife of Roger Roberts. Plats. |
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12422AS1 |
Joanna Roberts |
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12422B |
Hardy FinkleaBorn about 1836 |
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12422C |
Alfred FinkleaBorn about 18391870 South Carolina CensusAlfred Finklea 30
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12422CS1 |
Elizabeth Turner21 Sept 1881: Marion County, SC Probate Record Roll #1453William Finklea's will appointed his brother Alfred Finklea executor. Proved 21 September, 1881. Equally divides the estate between: Wilminer Turner, William Elmore Turner, Helen Turner, Hugh Finklea, John Willis Finklea, Alfred Finklea, Jr., Ellen Turner all under the age of 21. Petition of Guardianship shows that the mother of his minor children William Elmore Turner and Helen Turner under age of 14 are entitled to $200. Signed: Ellen Turner. 23 January, 1882. |
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12422C1 |
Hugh Finklea |
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12422C2 |
John Willis Finklea |
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12422C3 |
Alfred Finklea |
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12422D |
Amelia (Millie) FinkleaBorn about 1841 |
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12423 |
Thomas W. Finklea |
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12424 |
Alexander Finklea |
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12425 |
Hugh FinkleaBorn between 1794 and 1804
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12425S1 |
Cuzza Lane |
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124251 |
Mary FinkleaBorn about 1841 |
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124252 |
Ann FinkleaBorn about 1844 |
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124253 |
Milly FinkleaBorn about 1847 |
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12426 |
Charles FinkleaJuly 1837: William Middleton and others to Cuzza FinkleaKnow all men by these present that we William
Middleton, in rights of my wife Polly, Thomas Finklea, Alexander
Finklea, Nancy Finklea, and Joel Fore, in rights of his wife
Milly, and John Mace, in right of his wife Patsy, bothers and
sisters of Charles Finklea late of Alabama deceased, and we
Patsy Mace, Moses Mace, Mathew Mace, Betsey Mace deceased,
children of Frances Mace deceased sister of said Charles Finklea
now in consideration that said Charles Finklea died without a will
and that we all are of age and desire to save the expense of a
regular administration and that the estate is clear of debt and
also in consideration of the love and affection we bear to Cuzza
Finklea, late widow of said Charles, we do hereby give, grant,
assign to said Cuzza all our interest, right, claim and property
in and to the goods and chattels rights estate and property which
were of the said Charles Finklea at the time of his death and to
all increases thereof since his death which by law we maybe
entitled to us heirs or legatees of said Charles to the said Cuzza
to have and to hold to her and her heirs forever. Witness our
hands and seals, July 1837. Signed by: Willis Fore, Joel Fore,
Frederic Lane, Willis (x) Finklea, John Mace, Elizabeth (x) Mace,
Martha Mace.
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12426S1 |
Cuzza Lane |
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12427 |
Frances (Patsy) Finklea |
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12427S1 |
John Mace |
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124271 |
Martha (Patsy) Mace |
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124272 |
Moses Mace |
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124272S1 |
Drucilla Miles |
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124273 |
Mathew Mace |
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124274 |
Elizabeth (Betsey) Mace |
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12428 |
Elizabeth (Betsey) Finklea |
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12428S1 |
William Green |
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12429 |
Mary (Polly) Finklea |
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12429S1 |
William Middleton |
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1242A |
Nancy Finklea |
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1242B |
Amelia (Milly) Finklea |
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1242BS1 |
Joel Fore10 April, 1851: Marion County, South Carolina Probate Records, Roll #1019: Joel Fore WillStephen and Alfred Fore. Will dated 10 April 1852. Stephen and Alfred Fore qualified 22 Nov. 1855. Equally divided among my children share and share alike, the children of my son Joel in the state of Alabama, taking the share to which their father would be entitled if he were living. My sons: Thomas Fore, Willis Fore, Daniel Fore, John Fore, James Fore, Stephen Fore, Alfred Fore and daughters: Mary Ann Fore and Elizabeth A. Fore. Deceased son: Joel Fore. Sons: Stephen and Alfred Fore, Executors. Paid out of accounts were the cost for two sets tombstones for Joel and Melia Fore, deceased. Also paid for the services of Rev. Robert Napier to preach the funeral of Joel Fore and for travel to and from Antioc Church where funeral services were performed across Pee Dee long ferry for ferriage $3. Will admitted to probate this day 22 November, 1855 directs that his lands should be divided between his three sons: Thomas, Daniel and Willis Fore. |
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1242S2 |
Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Tart27 September, 1855: Marion County, SC Equity Roll #247Evander J. Moody and wife, Martha J. Moody, S.S.
Lamb and, wife Mary E. Lamb; and William H. Brown, Jr. vs. Elias
Townsend and wife, Elizabeth Townsend, administrator and
administrix of Susanna Tart; Aquilla Finklea, John H. Finklea, and
others. Bill for Partition and Relief filed 27 September, 1855.
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1242112 |
Mary Jane Finklea |
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1242112S1 |
Joseph Packer |
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1242113 |
Enos Aquilla Finklea |
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1242114 |
John Hardy Finklea |
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1243 |
Thomas FinkleaBorn about 1752 in Georgetown District, South
Carolina
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20 May 1806: Marion County Deed Book CThomas Finklea's MarkA Swallow fork in each ear and under keel in the left ear and his brand is TF. Signed: Thomas Finklea. |
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1243S1 |
Amelia Elizabeth ScottFather: Thomas G. Scott
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124311 |
Amelia Elizabeth Finklea |
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124312 |
Mary Elizabeth Finklea |
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124313 |
Frances (Frankey) Finklea |
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124314 |
Martha Finklea |
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1244 |
John Finklea1790 South Carolina CensusJohn Finklea
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The will of Thomas Finckley, Sr. has not been found, but it is referred to in the deed of sale of 125 acres of property on Jeffrey's Creek from John and Margaret Finklea to John Porter on 27 December, 1787. The transfer document states that the property became John's by the last will and testament of Thomas Finkley.27 December 1787John Finklea sold 125 acres on Jeffries Creek that he had inherited from his father, Thomas Finklea.13 January 1801: State of South Carolina, Marion DistrictJohn Finklea sold land to Joel Fore for $400. Description of the land is as follows: “all that plantation or tract of land containing three hundred acres more or less and bound by lands of Samuel Cox, Frederick Fore, Giles Powers, and other and situated on the west side of Catfish swamp and on the east side of Buckholes Bay. John Finklea, Jr. was a witness.25 February 1802Know all men by these present that we Willis Finklea and John Finklea of Liberty County and Marion District in the State aforesaid have granted to and in consideration of the sum of Three Hundred and Twenty dollars to us paid by Thomas T. Wickham of the County, District, and the State aforesaid have granted, bargained, sold and delivered and by these present do grant, bargain, sell and deliver unto the said Thomas T. Wickham all that plantation whereon the said John Finklea now resides, situated on the westside of Catfish Creek. The said plantation is composed of two separate tracts of land joining one another,one containing one hundred and fifty acres is taken out of a tract of three hundred and fifty acres that Abraham Due purchased from William Athenson which the said Due conveyed to Reese Jones and the said Jones to James Johnston and the said Johnston to Samuel Cox and the said Cox to the said Willis Finklea. Situated, lying and being on Catfish Swamp and bounding northwardly by John Smith and Frederick Jones’s land, north westwardly and eastwardly by Catfish Swamp , and southwardly by a line of masked trees which divides it from Frederick Jones's land. The other, a small tract or parcel of land containing seven acres taken out of a tract of two hundred acres that Ruebin Due purchased from John Smith and is also situated on Catfish Swamp, fitting and bounding on the southside by the lands of the said Reubin Due and northwardly by the said Finklea’s land, making in the whole of the two purchases one hundred and fifty seven acres, together with all and singular the rights xxxx xxxxx, and xxxx to the said premises belonging or in anywise incident or appertaining to have and to hold all and singular the premises before mentioned unto the said Thomas T. Wickham his heirs and assigns forever, and we do hereby bind ourselves, heirs, executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend all said singular the said premises unto the said Thomas T. Wickham his heirs and assigns against ourselves and heirs and against every person whosoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness our hands and seals this 25th day of February 1802 and in the twenty-fifth year of the independence of the United States of America. Signed by Willis Finklea, Sr. and John Finklea. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Hardy Crawford, Barnaby Watson, and Willis Finklea, Jr. By Richard Taylor, one of the justices of the court does hereby certify unto all whom it May concern that Mary Finklea, wife of the within named John Finklea, did this day appear before him and, upon being privately and separately examined by him, did declare that she did freely and voluntary and without any compunction About or fear of any person whomsoever, renounce, release and forever relinquish unto the within named Thomas T Wickham his heirs and assigns, all her interest and estate and also all her right and claim of dower of in or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released unto the within named Thomas T. Wickham. Given under my hand and seal this 31st day of July 1802.3 January 1803: State of South Carolina, Marion DistrictJohn Finklea bought 260 acres of land from William Gregg for $216. The land was next to John Finklea’s property. William Finklea was a witness.23 day June 1804: State of South Carolina, Marion District, Liberty CountyJohn Finklea, Sr. bought from John Thompson for Twenty-seven pounds sterling. Description of the land is as follows: “all that plantation or tract of land containing 100 acres or less as the above plat represents with such shape, marks, trees and boundaries lying on the northside of Jefferies Creek and on the cross branch and being the place now in said Finklea's possession. Binding on Burche’s land of one side and on Col. Baxter’s that was and on the estate of Cox on the other on said Finklea's land agreeable to the plat. Signed by John Finklea. William Finklea was a witness.9 April, 1808: Marion County, SC Deed Book F, Items 175 - 176John Finkley of Marion District, planter, to Edward Burch and Joseph Burch, planters, of same place for $600 a tract on Jeffery Creek part on both sides of Creek containing 2 tracts one purchased of John Thompson where John Finkley now lives the other bought of William Gregg, Jr., both joining. The one purchased of Thompson contains 106 acres more or less lying over said Creek and on the cross branch binding on Burches land on one side and Col. Baxters land formerly now Alexander Gregg's then on Cox's land and on the other sides by said Finklea's land. The other tract purchased from William Gregg contains 285 acres more or less except 50 acres sold to James Kiff at the NE corner beginning at said corner down lowest line until he gets his compliment across to Alexander Gregg, Sr. line at the boggy branch. Such shapes as above plat represents marked No.1 in the general Platt bounded SE Joseph Burches's land, NE John Finkley's and Bartley Clarks' NW by a tract of land No.3. Also by a tract Marked No. 2 belonging to Alexander Gregg. Jr. SW John Cooper now Ducan Browns' land. Signed: John Finklea. Witness: Turner Bryan, John Long, Daniel Polk. Presented before Robert Gregg, JQ on 6 August, 1808. Margaret (X) Finklea, wife of John Finkley approved sale before James Harrell, QU, 31 July, 1813.10 February 1810: Marion County, SC Deed Book H, Items 135 - 136Know all men by these presents that I, John Finklea, of said state and District planter are held and firmly bound unto Willis Finklea Jr. of said state and District in consideration of $300 to me in hand paid by the said Willis Finklea, Jr. I do bargain, sell and deliver all that plantation or tract of land containing 200 acres more or less and hath such shape and form as appear by a plat or plats there of it being part of the tracts of land granted to Slotam Bess and Willis Finklea just situated on the east side of Catfish Creek in Marion District bounded at this time on the north side by John Jones land east side by Jesse Bryant, Sr. land south by Willis Finklea’s land west by Frederick Jones' land and the estate of Doctor Wickham. Witness my hand and seal this the 10th day of February 1810. Signed by John Finklea in the presence of Jessie Bryant and Amos Tart.I, Amos Tart, one of the justices of the court for said District do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Mary Finklea the wife of the within named John Finklea did this day appear before me and on being privately and separately examined by me did declare that she does freely, voluntarily and without fear of any person or persons whomsoever renounce, release and forever relinquish unto the within named Willis Finklea, his heirs and assigns all her rights, interests and estate and also all her rights and claim of dower or to all and singular the premises within named.17 April 1817: State of South Carolina, Marion DistrictJohn Finklea and Jesse Bryant, Sr. sold land to John Jones for $20.75. Description of land is as follows: “all that tract of land containing 30 acres by the said Finklea and by the said Bryant 20 acres, it being part of a tract of land surveyed for Willis Fincklea, 4 October 1791, beginning on said John Jones’s land on the lower end on a blackjack and running northeast to a red oak stand, from there to a pine stand near the Crawfish pond, then to a branch, then over said branch 20 acres this 20 acres, the land which the said Briant sells, from where the branch goes into a bay taking the high bushes to a pine corner thence to a pine stand, it a ______ at James Crawford’s line taking said line down the branch to a gum corner on said Jones’s land, the said land next to three sweat gums on the northeast side of Catfish in the state aforesaid, it being part of a tract of 969 acres surveyed for Willis Finklea of Craven County by Hugh Giles, 4 October 1791. Signed by John Finklea and Jesse Briant. Willis Finklea was a witness.7 September 1818: State of South CarolinaJohn Finklea bought from William Taylor for $132. Description of the land is as follows:“one third part of a plantation or tract of land, late the property of Martin ???? conveyed from Elizabeth ???? to me containing in the whole 200 acres granted to Lamore Dupree 25 February 1739 and hath such form and marks as _______________ and lying and being on Tobey’ s Creek.”22 September, 1821 |
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Mary Margaret Crawford1830 South Carolina CensusMary M. Finklea
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John FinkleaDied about 18181800 Marion County, SC CensusJohn Finklea, Jr.
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Elizabeth Bryan(t) |
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John Finklea1820 South Carolina CensusJohn Finklea
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William Finklea |
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Charles FinkleaBorn between 1790 and 1800Marion County Microfilm Roll # 140Charles Finklea applied for letters of
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Nancy Ann Crawford8 February 1859: Marion County Equity Roll #348Bill of Equity filed by William H. Fountain .vs. Distributes of James R. Hinds. Fountain alleges that in 1852 he made an agreement with Hinds whereby Hinds would buy a certain tract of land, containing 118 acres in Marion District from the widow and heirs of Charles Finklea. Hinds would then let Fountain take possession of the land, farm it, and pay for it, and after he had paid for it, Hinds would then give Fountain good title to the property. Before completion of the deal Hinds died and Fountain sued to recover the land. As part of the transaction, Hinds did acquire the tract of land from the widow and children of Charles Finklea, including Nancy Ann Finklea, the widow. Mary Curry, her daughter, and Willis Finklea, a son. A deed was given by Nancy Ann Finklea, Mary Curry, and Willis Finklea according to the records in the Equity Office in Marion County, South Carolina, but currently con not be located.14 August, 1861: Marion County, SC Equity Roll #308Henry Easterling, Trustee and wife vs. Thomas C.
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Willis Finklea |
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Willis FinkleaDied 1845Marion County Microfilm Roll #277: Estate of Willis FinkleaJohn W. Finklea made suit for letters of Administration, 3 Nov, 1845. Administration Bond dated 17 November 1845, $2000. Bondsmen were John W. Finklea, Jane Finklea, William Hyman, Neill Munn, and James W. Coleman. Recorded Book B, page 62 and 63. Warrant of Appraisement dated 17 Nov. 1845. John W. Finklea, administrator of Willis Finklea estate and appointed guardian of Margaret A. Finklea and Samuel J. Finklea on 9 February. 1846. Bond Book B, page 76. Share of S. J. Finklea in his father's estate by his share of Margaret Poston. Petition of Margaret A. Finklea and Samuel Finklea that J. W. Finklea be appointed their guardian - 9 February 1846. John W. Finklea appointed guardian of Margaret A. Finklea, Bond Book B, page 76 and 77. Writ of Partition - J. W. Finklea applicant vs Jane Finklea and others, Commissioners to go upon lands described in writ of partition wherein John W. Finklea, applicant, and Jane Finklea, James Coleman and wife, Mary, Neill Munn and wife, Prewey, Margaret Finklea and Samuel Finklea, defendants, and to divide the same between parties in interest according to their interest allowing to Jane Finklea one third and the remaining two thirds between James Coleman and wife, Neill Munn and wife, Prewery, Margaret Finklea, and Samuel Finklea and J. W. Finklea. 9 February. 1846Summons: 2 February 1846, To: Mrs. Jane Finklea, James Coleman and wife, Mary, Neill Munn and wife, Prewery, Margaret Finklea, Samuel Finklea legal heirs of Willis Finklea. Land on Big Swamp bounded by lands of Larry Cain, John Coleman, Josiah Poston and Batt. Cain. One third to widow Jane Finklea and two thirds in equal portions to J. W. Finklea, James Coleman and wife Mary, Neill Munn and wife, Prewery, Margaret Finklea and Samuel Finklea. 2 February, 1846. We do accept with summons and consent to division of land of late Willis Finklea 5 Feb, 1846. I accept the appointment of guardian of Margaret A. E. Finklea and Samuel Finklea. Land No. 1: 200 acres No. 2: 440 acres, and No. 3: 233 acres for a total of 873 acres . Jane Finklea 200 acres James Coleman 114 acres 129 acres to John W. Finklea 161 acres to Neill Munn 114 acres to Margaret Finklea and 145 acres to Samuel Finklea. 2 February, 1846: Probate of Will of Willis Finklea Summons issued to: Mrs. Jane Finklea, James Coleman and wife, Mary, Neill Munn and wife, Prewery, Margaret Finklea, Samuel Finklea legal heirs of Willis Finklea. We do accept with summons and consent to division of land of late Willis Finklea. |
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Jane ColemanRoll #170 Prudence Coleman Letters of AdministrationH. Culpepper, administrator. Petition of Henry Culpeper sheweth that Prudence Coleman died intestate and is desirous of letters of administration on goods and chattels. Issue Citation 27 September 1841. Petition of Henry Culpepper sheweth that Prudence Coleman lately died intestate leaving your petitioner, John Coleman, Willis Finklea, Josiah Poston, Benjimin Turner, Samuel Poston, James Coleman, Benjamin Coleman, Mary Baxley and Margaret Bryant (who resides without the limits of this state, her legal heirs and representatives. He applies for sale or division 29 October 1841. Bondsmen were Henry Culpepper, William Fryer, and Willis Finklea. Recorded in Book B, pages 45 and 46. Return and settlement of estate: Margaret Bryant, Willis Finklea, John S. Coleman, Josiah Poston, Heirs of Benjamin Coleman {3 heirs claiming 1 share}, Samuel Poston, Henry Culpepper and Benjimin Turner {8 heirs}. In the Court of Ordinary filed 29 October 1841 Es Parte Henry Culpepper. Petition of Henry Culpepper sheweth that Prudence Coleman died lately leaving your petitioner; John Coleman; Willis Finklea; Josiah Poston; Benjamin Turner; Samuel Poston; James Coleman; Benjamin Coleman; Mary Baxley; and Margaret Bryant. 29 October 1841. Henry Culpepper vs John Coleman, Willis Finklea, and others. Order of sale of real estate of Prudence Coleman 15 January 1844. Land on west side of Great Pee Dee on Big Swamp, 800 acres formerly belonging to Mrs. Prudence Coleman now sold for division. Summons dated 29 October 1841. To: John Coleman , Willis Finklea, Josiah Poston, Benjimin Turner, Samuel Poston , James Coleman, Benjamin Coleman, Mary Baxley, and Margaret Bryant legal heirs and representatives. |
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Samuel J. Finklea1820 Census for Marion County1 male under 10 years of age [1810 to 1820]
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Frances C. JonesBorn about 1800 |
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Samuel J. FinkleaBorn about 18321850 Census for Marion CountySamuel J. Finklea (18 years)
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Mary FinkleaBorn about 1832 |
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John W. FinkleaBorn about 18161850 Marion County, SC CensusJohn W. Finklea ... 34 ... 1816
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Dorothy HymanBorn about 181625 January 1861Marion County, South Carolina Probate Roll #1537. Will of John W. Hyman. To John W. Finklea, at the death of my wife, Martha Hyman; Malaci Jones; Weathy Hutchinson; Martha Turner, wife of John Turner; J. L. Hyman; and Cary Hyman. Equally divided between J. W. Finklea; Mary Cain; Eaton Hyman; Benjamin Hyman; and Thomas Hyman; and the two children of Claton Flowers, namely Elizabeth M. Flowers and Robert N. Flowers. J. W. Finklea appointed executor of the will. |
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William E. FinkleaBorn about 184025 January 1881Marion County, South Carolina Probate Roll #1584. William E. Finklea, who was executor of his father's will (father: John W. Finklea) petitions to court as follows: William E. Finklea shows that John Hyman died 25 January 1861, leaving a will and was soon after proved by John W. Finklea who was also appointed executor. John W. Finklea was shown to be the father of William E. Finklea. The petition shows that John W. Finklea departed this life intestate and William E. Finklea has duly administered upon the estate of John W. Finklea but has been informed and believes that the estate of John W. Finklea can not be settled until the administration of the estate of John Hyman by him be settled. William E. Finklea desires that the court be appointed administor de bonis non of the estate of John Hyman with the will annexed. Citation for administer de bonis non with will annexed, 19 December, 1881. J. Albert Smith CCCP. Published 20 December, 1881 in the Marion Star and posted on the courthouse door.23 October 1876Petition for Guardianship. William E. Finklea petitioned to be made guardian of Elijah M. Hyman, a minor under the age of 14 years. "William E. Finklea is a suitable and proper person to act as guardian and I further that I am the mother of said minor." M. V. Barnes. Guardianship bond date 23 October 1876 was $500. Bondsmen were: W. E. Finklea, J. L. Finklea, and G. C. Finklea. |
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Frances Caroline Coleman13 December 1884Marion County, South Carolina Probate Roll #2095. Will of J. S. Coleman. Will identifies F. Caroline Coleman, wife, and children: Mary Coleman, Robert Coleman, Martha Coleman, John Coleman, Henry Coleman, Jasper Coleman, Newton Coleman, Della Coleman, Albert Coleman, Lewis Coleman, Sallie Coleman, Armstrong Coleman, Samuel Coleman, and Liston Coleman. Appoints William E. Finklea and wife Frances Caroline Coleman as guardians of the children. Appoints William E. Finklea and John W. Coleman as executors. Dated 1 November 1884. |
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George FinkleaBorn about 1842 |
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John FinkleaBorn about 1845 |
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Samuel FinkleaBorn about 1849 |
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Mary Finklea |
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James Coleman |
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Prudance (Prewey) Finklea |
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Neill Munn |
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Margaret Amelia Finklea |
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Elizabeth FinkleaMarried 8 September 1774 |
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William Green |
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Elleck Finklea22 June 1805Marion District, South Carolina. Charles Meloy sold one Negro girl named Rose to Elleck Finklea for $400. |
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