Cleek, Dunmore, Gum, Hill, Stephenson, Suit Family - Person Sheet
Cleek, Dunmore, Gum, Hill, Stephenson, Suit Family - Person Sheet
Misc. Notes
at least 11 children (11 sons & 5 daus)8522 Chapter III pg 1 & 2
Research
US & Canada, Passenger & Immigration Lists Index 1500s-1900s1009 (Her? Ancestor?)
Ann Garner; Arrival: VA; Source: 6220 Nugent, Nell Marion. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of VA Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666. Vol 1. Richmond (VA): Dietz Printing Co 1934. 767p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, 1983. Pg 176
John Garner; Arrival 1699 VA; Source 6223 Nugent, Nell Marion, abstractor. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of VA Land Patents & Grants. Vol 3: 1695-1732. Richmond (VA): VA State Library 1979. 578p. Indexed. Pg 32 John Garner, primary immigrant, Abstracts of VA Land Office Patents books 9 through 14, covering the early decades of the eighteenth century. Includes numerous references to land patented by “French refugees,” the Protestants (Huguenots) who fled France after Louis XIV revoked ...
US Revolutionary War Rolls 1775-17839986 (Ancestor?)
Absalom Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 113; Roll State: VA
Charles Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Jeremh Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Jo Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
John Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 98; Roll State: VA
Jos Garner; Rank - Induction: Serj; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: 4th Sergt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: Sergt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjeant; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Leonard Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjt; Roll Box 95; Roll State: VA
Richd Garner; Rank - Induction: Serg; Roll Box 102; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Priv; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Privat; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 94; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Privt; Roll Box 94; Roll State: VA
Wm Garner; Rank - Induction: Priv; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
Wm Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 97; Roll State: VA
Wm Garner; Rank - Induction: Privet; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
Ann Garner; Arrival: VA; Source: 6220 Nugent, Nell Marion. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of VA Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666. Vol 1. Richmond (VA): Dietz Printing Co 1934. 767p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, 1983. Pg 176
John Garner; Arrival 1699 VA; Source 6223 Nugent, Nell Marion, abstractor. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of VA Land Patents & Grants. Vol 3: 1695-1732. Richmond (VA): VA State Library 1979. 578p. Indexed. Pg 32 John Garner, primary immigrant, Abstracts of VA Land Office Patents books 9 through 14, covering the early decades of the eighteenth century. Includes numerous references to land patented by “French refugees,” the Protestants (Huguenots) who fled France after Louis XIV revoked ...
US Revolutionary War Rolls 1775-17839986 (Ancestor?)
Absalom Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 113; Roll State: VA
Charles Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Jeremh Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Jo Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
John Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 98; Roll State: VA
Jos Garner; Rank - Induction: Serj; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: 4th Sergt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: Sergt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjeant; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Joseph Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjt; Roll Box 109; Roll State: VA
Leonard Garner; Rank - Induction: Serjt; Roll Box 95; Roll State: VA
Richd Garner; Rank - Induction: Serg; Roll Box 102; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Priv; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Privat; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 94; Roll State: VA
William Garner; Rank - Induction: Privt; Roll Box 94; Roll State: VA
Wm Garner; Rank - Induction: Priv; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
Wm Garner; Rank - Induction: Private; Roll Box 97; Roll State: VA
Wm Garner; Rank - Induction: Privet; Roll Box 108; Roll State: VA
Spouses
1James Stephenson 
27213,16520,27214,16524,27215,27216,27217,27218,27219,16529,27220,27221,27222,16536,16541,27223,16544,27224,27225,27226,16546
27213,16520,27214,16524,27215,27216,27217,27218,27219,16529,27220,27221,27222,16536,16541,27223,16544,27224,27225,27226,16546MemoRoanoke, VA? ca 1743?
Residence1765, Surrey County, NC27229
MemoElijah Brazil Stinson married Rachel Cobb
Residenceabt 1783, Greenbrier County, VA16529
Residencebef 1790, PA27214
Residenceca 1790, Bath County, VA27214
MemoHighland County (formed in 1847) Jackson’s River Valley, near Vanderpool and vicinity
Residence1801, Monroe County, VA27230
MemoSecond District - Insolvents and Delinquents
Memonow WV; Will dated, witnessed by Boyd Miller future son-in-law
Memonow WV; formerly Greenbrier County, VA, between 2 Jun and Aug
Burialaft 9 Jun 1802
Memonow WV; Will presented to Court by Ann & Samuel, Will Book B, Pg No. 28
Occupationfarmer27238
Religionstrict Presbyterians27239
FatherJames Stephenson (1687-1768)
MotherElizabeth Simpson (<1687->1768)
Misc. Notes
Pg 28 James Stephenson of Monroe County Will dtd 2 Jun 1802 proved Aug 18023728
To Wife Ann Stephenson, land whereunto I now live until her death, then land to be sold & divided between my beloved sons, Samuel Stephenson, William Stephenson, Thomas Stephenson and Joseph Stephenson and when the land is sold they are to give each of their four sisters, a saddle, or the piece of one, and all the stock, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, household furniture are all to remain in their present situation for the use and benefit of the family - and likewise, I constitute and ordain my wife, Anne Stephenson, and my son Samuel Stephenson, my sole executrix of this my last will & testament revoking and disannulling, every other former testament, ratifying and confirming, this and no other, to be my lat will and testament as witness whereunto, I let my hand and seal this second of June 1802. /s/ James Stephenson (seal)
Witnesses: Anne Stephenson, Boyd Miller, James Taylor
Monroe, August Court 1802: The Last Will and Testament of James Stephenson, deceased was presented in court by Anne Stephenson and Samuel Stephenson ….
Pg 28 James Stephenson Will proved Aug 1802: my beloved sons, Samuel Stephenson, William Stephenson, Thomas Stephenson and Joseph Stephenson
To Wife Ann Stephenson, land whereunto I now live until her death, then land to be sold & divided between my beloved sons, Samuel Stephenson, William Stephenson, Thomas Stephenson and Joseph Stephenson and when the land is sold they are to give each of their four sisters, a saddle, or the piece of one, and all the stock, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, household furniture are all to remain in their present situation for the use and benefit of the family - and likewise, I constitute and ordain my wife, Anne Stephenson, and my son Samuel Stephenson, my sole executrix of this my last will & testament revoking and disannulling, every other former testament, ratifying and confirming, this and no other, to be my lat will and testament as witness whereunto, I let my hand and seal this second of June 1802. /s/ James Stephenson (seal)
Witnesses: Anne Stephenson, Boyd Miller, James Taylor
Monroe, August Court 1802: The Last Will and Testament of James Stephenson, deceased was presented in court by Anne Stephenson and Samuel Stephenson ….
Pg 28 James Stephenson Will proved Aug 1802: my beloved sons, Samuel Stephenson, William Stephenson, Thomas Stephenson and Joseph Stephenson
Military
OH Society of NS SAR, National # 98507, State # 5767 John Franklin Stiffler, Sr, Descendant of James Stephenson Approved 11 May 196920210
James Stephenson assisted in establishing American Independence while acting in the capacity of Wagoner, employed 3 years at Williamsburg, VA. Private & Wagoner VA Line. 15th VA Regiment, Capt Thos Willis Co, Commanded by Gustavus B. Wallace;
Brumbaugh: Revolutionary War Records, US Treasury Report p. 301
References:
Birth Registered in Jackson Co OH, Allison Stiffler birth noted and marriage
Stiffler Family Bible to Martha Stephenson
Jackson County Courthouse Records Also
National # 78057 OH # 4492 who is a descendant of James Stephenson
See Rexford Barrisford Stephenson application in Richard Montgomery Chapter, Dayton, OH; member and ancestor cds? in file
Samuel Stephenson & Elgina Gilliland, Grandparents of Rexford Stephenson, Great Grandparents of John F. Stiffler
Richard Montgomery Chapter OH Society of NS SAR, National # 78057, State # 4492 Rexford Berrisford Stephenson Approved 30 Mar 195420210
Tabulations of the descendants of Joseph Horton & of families allied by marriage by Thomas W. Horton, presented to the Richard Montgomery Chapter, OH Society, SAR Dayton, OH, 3 Jan 1927, SAR H-823, pg ST-1
Letter from War Dept, The Adjutant General’s Office, Washington DC dated 21 Dec 1921 to Mrs. C. E. Stephen, 202 Allen Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI: The records of this office show that one James Stephenson, rank not stated, served in that war in Capt Thomas Will’s Co, 15th (17th in 1778 penciled in) VA Regiment, commanded by Major Gustavus B. Wallace. His name appears on the Co. muster roll for Apr 1778 dated Valley Forge, 1 May 1778, with remarks “For 3 yrs, employed as a waggoner at Williamsburg, have he was discharged at York in Jan 1778. /s/ J.F. Kerr, Adjutant General in charge of office
James Stephenson assisted in establishing American Independence while acting in the capacity of Wagoner, employed 3 years at Williamsburg, VA. Private & Wagoner VA Line. 15th VA Regiment, Capt Thos Willis Co, Commanded by Gustavus B. Wallace;
Brumbaugh: Revolutionary War Records, US Treasury Report p. 301
References:
Birth Registered in Jackson Co OH, Allison Stiffler birth noted and marriage
Stiffler Family Bible to Martha Stephenson
Jackson County Courthouse Records Also
National # 78057 OH # 4492 who is a descendant of James Stephenson
See Rexford Barrisford Stephenson application in Richard Montgomery Chapter, Dayton, OH; member and ancestor cds? in file
Samuel Stephenson & Elgina Gilliland, Grandparents of Rexford Stephenson, Great Grandparents of John F. Stiffler
Richard Montgomery Chapter OH Society of NS SAR, National # 78057, State # 4492 Rexford Berrisford Stephenson Approved 30 Mar 195420210
Tabulations of the descendants of Joseph Horton & of families allied by marriage by Thomas W. Horton, presented to the Richard Montgomery Chapter, OH Society, SAR Dayton, OH, 3 Jan 1927, SAR H-823, pg ST-1
Letter from War Dept, The Adjutant General’s Office, Washington DC dated 21 Dec 1921 to Mrs. C. E. Stephen, 202 Allen Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI: The records of this office show that one James Stephenson, rank not stated, served in that war in Capt Thomas Will’s Co, 15th (17th in 1778 penciled in) VA Regiment, commanded by Major Gustavus B. Wallace. His name appears on the Co. muster roll for Apr 1778 dated Valley Forge, 1 May 1778, with remarks “For 3 yrs, employed as a waggoner at Williamsburg, have he was discharged at York in Jan 1778. /s/ J.F. Kerr, Adjutant General in charge of office
Research
http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/va+index+7046106938378+F 7/11/2002 Rockbridge County, Tithables of 1778. James Stephenson (same one?)
VA Colonial Militia, 1651-1776251 (Him?)
Pg 61 Militia Rosters in Hening’s Statutes at Large: James Stevenson
Pg 62 Militia Rosters in Hening’s Statutes at Large: James Stephenson
Pg 64 Militia Rosters in Hening’s Statutes at Large: James Stephenson
VA Colonial Soldiers2750 (Him?)
Pg 203 Augusta County: Capt Alexander Sayers allowed to pay his company of militia to 31 Aug 1758: James Stephenson, 2.12.0 (pounds, shillings, pence)
Pg 204 Augusta County: Capt Alexander Sayers allowed to pay his company of militia to 31 Aug 1758: James Stephenson, 0.5.0 (pounds, shillings, pence)
Pg 23 Stephenson, James, b: 1730 Ireland, settled in NC 1755, a farmer, d: 4 May 1820 (Raleigh Register: 14 Apr 1820)27240 (Him? born Ireland? died NC?)
Image46of555 Pg 78-79 James Stephenson Will dtd 28 Jul 1766 probated 5 Sep 1768 - not mentioned in his father’s will27188
Image493of612 Pg 922 James Stephenson Will dtd 8 Jul 1766 Donegal Tw - not mentioned in his father’s will
Pg 443 Augusta Parish Vestry Book - pg 165 James Stephenson & John Ward in Capt James Lockridge’s Company24813 (Him?)
VA Colonial Militia, 1651-1776251 (Him?)
Pg 61 Militia Rosters in Hening’s Statutes at Large: James Stevenson
Pg 62 Militia Rosters in Hening’s Statutes at Large: James Stephenson
Pg 64 Militia Rosters in Hening’s Statutes at Large: James Stephenson
VA Colonial Soldiers2750 (Him?)
Pg 203 Augusta County: Capt Alexander Sayers allowed to pay his company of militia to 31 Aug 1758: James Stephenson, 2.12.0 (pounds, shillings, pence)
Pg 204 Augusta County: Capt Alexander Sayers allowed to pay his company of militia to 31 Aug 1758: James Stephenson, 0.5.0 (pounds, shillings, pence)
Pg 23 Stephenson, James, b: 1730 Ireland, settled in NC 1755, a farmer, d: 4 May 1820 (Raleigh Register: 14 Apr 1820)27240 (Him? born Ireland? died NC?)
Image46of555 Pg 78-79 James Stephenson Will dtd 28 Jul 1766 probated 5 Sep 1768 - not mentioned in his father’s will27188
Image493of612 Pg 922 James Stephenson Will dtd 8 Jul 1766 Donegal Tw - not mentioned in his father’s will
Pg 443 Augusta Parish Vestry Book - pg 165 James Stephenson & John Ward in Capt James Lockridge’s Company24813 (Him?)