Cleek, Dunmore, Gum, Hill, Stephenson, Suit Family - Person Sheet
Cleek, Dunmore, Gum, Hill, Stephenson, Suit Family - Person Sheet
NameJohn Gum 
35213,35214,35249,35250,35251,35252,35253,35216,35217,35218,35254,35220,35221,35222,25786,35223,35255,35224,35225,35226,35256,35227,25791,35257,35258,35259,35260,35261,35262,35263,35231,35264,25793,35232,25799,35233,35234,35235,25804,35265,35266,35267,35237,35268,35269,35270,35271,35240,35272
35213,35214,35249,35250,35251,35252,35253,35216,35217,35218,35254,35220,35221,35222,25786,35223,35255,35224,35225,35226,35256,35227,25791,35257,35258,35259,35260,35261,35262,35263,35231,35264,25793,35232,25799,35233,35234,35235,25804,35265,35266,35267,35237,35268,35269,35270,35271,35240,35272Birth1715, Sussex County, DE35252,35216,35217,35254,35221,35273,35222,35255,35226,35227,35262,35274,35263,35232,35234,35235,35275,35276,35277
Memoabt 1720? abt 1718? abt 1714? bet 1715-1722?
Memo200 acres surveyed to John Gum, between Smith and Pincher’s old place Augusta County, VA. Cedar Creek was near what is now the north boundary of Shenandoah Co.
Memo210 acres surveyed, draft of Cedar Branch, Liines and Corners: James Claypoole; near north boundary of Shenandoah County
MemoBranch Linville Creek, 37 acres, Augusta Co Survey Bk#1, pg 58
Memo40 acres, NE side of Dry River, Survey Bk Pg 83
Memo210 acres, Cedar Branch, gap of North Mountain, Land Patented to John Gum, Chalkey, Vol 111, p 533, Land Ofc Patents No 34, 1756-1765, p238 (Reel 33-34)
MemoCrabbottom Valley, below Peter Hull
MemoJohn Gum 72 ac fork at first right hand fork of Crabapple waters. Lines & corners: Cunningham & Arbogast
Memoof Augusta Co VA deeded his interest in Sussex Co DE land to his nephew Jacob Gum for 20 pence
Land Purchase20 Sep 1768, Augusta County, VA35314
Memo250 acres on the north sides of Dry River, Land Ofc Patents No.37, 1767-1768, p435 (Reel 37)
MemoHighland Co? Crabbottom - Wimer Run - P. 1769, 72 acres, Augusta Co Survey Bk2 pg 60
Land Purchase7 Jul 1769, Highland County, VA35318
Memo220 acres Gap of North Mountain, Land Patented
Memo130 acres Gap of North Mountain, Land Patented, Chalkley, Vol. III, p. 533
MemoCrabbottom, 144 acres, Augusta Co Survey Bk 2, pg 164
Memo210 acres, Cedar Branch, Land Patented 12 May 1759, sold to Henry Bear of Frederick County, MD; Augusta Co Deed Bk 19, pg 390 & Chalkley,Vol.III,p.533; delivered by Joseph Leman in May Court May 1779
Memo130 acres Gap of North Mountain, to Isaac Gum, Land Patented 14 Jul 1769, Augusta Co Bond & Security Bk 19 & Chalkley, Vol III, p533
Memo220 acres Gap of North Mountain, Land Patented 7 Jul 1769, to Isaac Gum, Chalkley III, pg 533
MemoCrabbottom, adj Arbogast/Armcoat - P. 1784, 41 acres, Land Ofc Grants M, 1781-1785, p297 (Reel 53), Survey of 20 Jun 1780
MemoHeadwaters of Jackson's River, 12 acres
Memo18 Mar? 220 acres on the head of a Valley & branch of Back Creek above Lewis's Land, Land Ofc Grants K, 1783-1784, p477 (Reel 51), Survey of 20 Apr 1774, from John Skidmore& Mary; Sarah Smith, relict of Abraham Smith, deceased & John Smith, heir-at-law of Abraham
MemoBack Creek, S. of Meadowdale - P. 1784, 220 acres, 200 acres? from John Skidmore & Mary, Sarah Smith (relict of Abraham Smith, dec’d) & John Smith
Memo1783? 19 acres, small branch, South Branch of Potomac called Crab Apple Bottom, Lines & Corners: Adam Armcast (Arbogast) & Gum’s home tract. Warrant 1000 ac to Robert Allen
Memo12 ac small branch, head of Jackson’s river, joining John Slavens, part of warrant of 1231 1/4 ac granted to John Wilson, May 13, 1783 #16375
Memo144 acres on branch of Crab Apple, Land Office Grants No.18, 1788-1789, p531 (Reel 85), Survey Date: 29 Aug 1769
Tax List1789, Pendleton County, VA35360
MemoJohn Gum Sr paid tax
Tax List1790, Pendleton County, VA
MemoJohn Gum Sr paid tax
Memo& Bath Co, VA
Memo98 acres on head of a small South east branch of the North fork of the South Branch of Potowmack, LandOfcGrants No22, 1789-1791,p234(Reel 88), Warrant 16,375
Land Purchase19 Nov 1790, Augusta County, VA35367
Memo172 acres on the head of the North Branch of Jacksons river & on the north west of his land, Land Ofc Grants No.22, 1789-1791, p615 (Reel 88)
Tax List1791, Pendleton County, VA35360
MemoJohn Gum Sr. paid tax
Memo19 acres, Patented 29 Sep 1791, branch of the South Branch of Crab Apple Bottom adjoining Adam Arbogast land, Land Ofc Grants No24, 1791-1792, p343(Reel90), Warrant 7,677
MemoJohn Gum Sr. paid tax
Land Sold18 Nov 1792, Bath County, VA25826
MemoTo Abraham Gum, Sold tract of land 220 ac on Back Creek granted him 18 Mar 1784
Tax List1793, Pendleton County, VA35372
MemoJohn Gum Sr. paid tax
Land Sold11 Jun 1793, Bath County, VA35374
MemoJohn Gum deed of Bargain & Sale to Abraham Gum, proved & Ordered Recorded.
Tax List1794, Pendleton County, VA35375
MemoJohn Gum paid tax
Tax List1795, Pendleton County, VA35375
MemoJohn Gum paid tax
Memo390 acres, Headwaters of the South Branch of Potomac for 60 pounds to Peter Hull; granted John Skidmore & Abraham Smith by patent of 10 Jun 1780
Tax List1796, Pendleton County, VA35375
MemoJohn Gum paid tax
Memo50 acres, Augusta Co, S.E. Branches if the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potowmack, Land Ofc Grants No. 35, 1795-1796, p486(Reel 101), Warrant 16,375
Land Purchase12 Aug 1796, Augusta County, VA35384
Memo35 acres on Waters of Jacksons River, adjoining his home tract and the Slavens, Land Ofc Grants No34, 196, p503(Reel100), Warrant 16,375
Tax List1797, Pendleton County, VA35375
MemoJohn Gum paid tax
Memo144 acres, Patented Jun 19, 1789 (1769?), on branch of Crab Apple Bottom Consideration: 5s (3 properties 144 ac, 41 ac, 19 ac)
Memo41 acres, Patented 8 Jul 1784, on Crab Apple Bottom, adjoining his own & Arbogast's land
Memo19 acres, Patented 29 Sep 1791, branch of the South Branch of Crab Apple Bottom adjoining Adam Arbogast land
Tax List1799, Pendleton County, VA35375
MemoJohn Gum paid tax
Tax List1800, Pendleton County, VA35375
MemoJohn Gum paid tax
Memo7 Jun 1799? 98 acres, Crab Apple Bottom adjoining Christian Waggoner to John Hydey
Memo4 horses, exempt due to age?
Tax List1801, Pendleton County, VA35375
MemoJohn Gum paid tax
Deathbef 10 Apr 1802, Pendleton County, VA35249,35252,35216,35221,35254,35217,35255,35222,35397,35226,35227,35398,25795,35232,35234,35399,35400,35401,35402
Burialbef 10 Apr 1802
MemoBond: $2000 Isaac Gum, John Brown & Robert Gwin for Isaac Gum to be Executor for John Gum
MemoInventory submitted by W. Dinwiddie, Otho Wade and Stuart Slaven
MemoEstate file: Bath Co., VA Order Book 11, 1801-1806 3 pg 119 Sept. 14. 1802
MemoIsaac Gum administrator of the estate of John Gum Sr dec’d to Henry Buzard both of Pendleton Co. for $50, 80 ac granted to John Gum Sr by Patent 12 Aug 1796
Occupation2 Aug 1766 appointed surveyor of the highway; 1767 yeoman (a free person and often illiterate) of Augusta Co, VA; 16 Mar 1779 appointed surveyor of the road; 21 Aug 1781 vice-surveyor of the road under Barnett Lance35413,35414,35415,35416,35417,35418,35419,35420,35421,35422
FatherJohn Gum (~1677-~1724)
MotherFrances Potter (<1684->1740)
Misc. Notes
Abstracts of Wills of Augusta County VA Will Book No VII27266
Pg 195:
Page 402 Appraisement of Barnet Lance's estate by Peter Hull, Jno Gum Sr; Michael Armengash. Recorded, 20th September 1791.
Page 403 Account of sales of above to viz: George & Peter Hull, Thomas Galford, Thomas Mullenax, John Mullinax, John Gum Sr; Martin Life
Pg 197
Page 436 7th October 1791. Jno Christian's will. To wife, Rachel, executrix bonds on Phillemon Richards Jr and John Gum; to sister, Isabella, bonds on Wm Forbes. Teste: Jos Ray, Jas Burke, Thos Ray. Proved, December Court, 1791.
Land Records of Sussex County DE 1763-176935423 Pg 104 Roger Gum grandfather to the afsd John Gum. Roger Gum by his will gave the land to his son John Gum, which said John Gum dying intestate the lands became the right of his several children, the present John being one.
Pg 27-28 p. 216 Inventory John Gum - submitted 8 May 1802 by W. Dinwiddie, Otho Wade and Stuart Slaven2753
Notes of Abraham Gum, John Gum, Peter Arbocost, Jacob Gum, George Arbocost, Martin Winebright, Isaac Henkle, Henry Arbocost, William Dinwiddie, Henry Leaven, Joseph Lance, David Arbocost, Henry Nicholas, Robert McNeel, James Mullenix, Abraham Gum Jr., Aaron Kees, Alijah Waren, Archabel Metheny, Adam Bird, William Bennet, Charles C. Calterman, John Nefford, furniture, clothing, 1 cow, 2 horses, 95 pounds in cash
Pg 15 18359 John Gum settled near James Claypoole, who had married Margaret Dunbar, and William Claypoole, who had married Margaret’s sister, Martha Dunbar. These families lived northwest of the Linville Creek area where Jacob Gum, John’s brother, had settled a few years earlier.
VA Land, Marriage, and Probate Records 1639-185025945
John Gum, 7 Oct 1791 Augusta Co, VA; Notes: This probate record was originally published in “Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County” by Lyman Chalkley. Remarks: Jno Christians will- To wife, Rachel, executrix, bonds on Phillemon Richards, Jr., and John Gum; to sister, Isabella, bonds on Phillemon Richards, Jr. and John Gum; to sister, Isabella, bonds on Wm. Forbes. Proved. Description: mentioned; Book WB7-436
John Sr. Gum, Augusta Co, VA; Notes: This probate record was originally published in “Chronicels of Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County” by Lyman Chalkley; Remarks: Account of sales of above to vix: George and Peter Hull, Thomas Galford, Thomas Mullenax, John Mullinax, John Gum, Sr.; Martin Life. Description: Mentioned; Book WB7-403
Pg 195:
Page 402 Appraisement of Barnet Lance's estate by Peter Hull, Jno Gum Sr; Michael Armengash. Recorded, 20th September 1791.
Page 403 Account of sales of above to viz: George & Peter Hull, Thomas Galford, Thomas Mullenax, John Mullinax, John Gum Sr; Martin Life
Pg 197
Page 436 7th October 1791. Jno Christian's will. To wife, Rachel, executrix bonds on Phillemon Richards Jr and John Gum; to sister, Isabella, bonds on Wm Forbes. Teste: Jos Ray, Jas Burke, Thos Ray. Proved, December Court, 1791.
Land Records of Sussex County DE 1763-176935423 Pg 104 Roger Gum grandfather to the afsd John Gum. Roger Gum by his will gave the land to his son John Gum, which said John Gum dying intestate the lands became the right of his several children, the present John being one.
Pg 27-28 p. 216 Inventory John Gum - submitted 8 May 1802 by W. Dinwiddie, Otho Wade and Stuart Slaven2753
Notes of Abraham Gum, John Gum, Peter Arbocost, Jacob Gum, George Arbocost, Martin Winebright, Isaac Henkle, Henry Arbocost, William Dinwiddie, Henry Leaven, Joseph Lance, David Arbocost, Henry Nicholas, Robert McNeel, James Mullenix, Abraham Gum Jr., Aaron Kees, Alijah Waren, Archabel Metheny, Adam Bird, William Bennet, Charles C. Calterman, John Nefford, furniture, clothing, 1 cow, 2 horses, 95 pounds in cash
Pg 15 18359 John Gum settled near James Claypoole, who had married Margaret Dunbar, and William Claypoole, who had married Margaret’s sister, Martha Dunbar. These families lived northwest of the Linville Creek area where Jacob Gum, John’s brother, had settled a few years earlier.
VA Land, Marriage, and Probate Records 1639-185025945
John Gum, 7 Oct 1791 Augusta Co, VA; Notes: This probate record was originally published in “Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County” by Lyman Chalkley. Remarks: Jno Christians will- To wife, Rachel, executrix, bonds on Phillemon Richards, Jr., and John Gum; to sister, Isabella, bonds on Phillemon Richards, Jr. and John Gum; to sister, Isabella, bonds on Wm. Forbes. Proved. Description: mentioned; Book WB7-436
John Sr. Gum, Augusta Co, VA; Notes: This probate record was originally published in “Chronicels of Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County” by Lyman Chalkley; Remarks: Account of sales of above to vix: George and Peter Hull, Thomas Galford, Thomas Mullenax, John Mullinax, John Gum, Sr.; Martin Life. Description: Mentioned; Book WB7-403
Research
From the Bath County Order Books, a. number of entries about John is found. 3. p. 112, June 11, 1793: "John Gum deed of Bargain and Sale to Abraham Gum, proved and 0. R." (Ordered Recorded) (This was probably John 3 Gum to his son, Abraham 4 Gum, and not the John 4 Gum of this chapter)25868
ltr written by Adam L. Gum - My father’s name was Otho and was the s/o Abraham who was the s/o John Gum who moved from Rockingham County to Crabbottom, Pendleton Co & settled on the land now owned by Allen. As to the date of this move... bef 1775. I have been informed that they moved from what was then called Sugarland in MD to Rockingham.35424 (moved from Sugarland, MD to Rockingham County, VA?)
Pg 251 Gum. Adam - CB (Crabbottom Valley place of settlement), - B. Dist. (Blue Grass District where descendants mainly live)21729 (Could this be a brother or cousin? Same area as John!)
Pg 1218359 2 Mar 1735/36 “John3Gum, minor s/o John Gum, late dec’d, appeared in court & Praid admittance to choose Guardian which was granted. Whereupon he chose his father-in-law, Griffith Jones Guardian” (S: SussexCo Orphan’s Ct Bk 1728-44 p.86) The word father-in-law did not mean what it does today. He may have meant step-father or his step-brother who was named Griffith Jones to be his Guardian because Griffith Jones Sr. was deceased. (Who was this Griffith Jones?)
FHL Film 30602 Will Books Bath County, VA 1791-181325869 Pg 216 The Appraisement Bill of John Gum deceased, no date, mentions: Abraham Gum, John Gum, Peter Arbocost, Jacob Gum, George Arbocost, Henry Slaven, and others (Him?)
VA Colonial Soldiers2750 (Him?)
Pg 203 Augusta County: Capt Alexander Sayers allowed to pay his company of militia to 31 Aug 1758: John Gum, 0.4.0 (pounds, shillings, pence)
Pg 319 Court Martial Records, Augusta County, at Court Martial Held (abt 1769): John Gum to appear at next court to show why he did not appear at a private muster 27 Feb 1768.
VA Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-185025945 (Him?)
John Gum, 16 Oct 1765 Augusta Co, VA; Notes: This probate record was originally published in “Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County” by Lyman Chalkley; Remarks: Capt Daniel Smith’s settlement of estate of Robert Harrison allowed and recorded -- Paid George Skilerton (Skileron ?); paid Edmond Pendleton, Joseph Langdon, Jno. Stewart, Felix Ohlpman, Capt Francis Thornton, Solomon Turpin, George Lindwad, Christ; Description: Buyer; Book: WB3-429
ltr written by Adam L. Gum - My father’s name was Otho and was the s/o Abraham who was the s/o John Gum who moved from Rockingham County to Crabbottom, Pendleton Co & settled on the land now owned by Allen. As to the date of this move... bef 1775. I have been informed that they moved from what was then called Sugarland in MD to Rockingham.35424 (moved from Sugarland, MD to Rockingham County, VA?)
Pg 251 Gum. Adam - CB (Crabbottom Valley place of settlement), - B. Dist. (Blue Grass District where descendants mainly live)21729 (Could this be a brother or cousin? Same area as John!)
Pg 1218359 2 Mar 1735/36 “John3Gum, minor s/o John Gum, late dec’d, appeared in court & Praid admittance to choose Guardian which was granted. Whereupon he chose his father-in-law, Griffith Jones Guardian” (S: SussexCo Orphan’s Ct Bk 1728-44 p.86) The word father-in-law did not mean what it does today. He may have meant step-father or his step-brother who was named Griffith Jones to be his Guardian because Griffith Jones Sr. was deceased. (Who was this Griffith Jones?)
FHL Film 30602 Will Books Bath County, VA 1791-181325869 Pg 216 The Appraisement Bill of John Gum deceased, no date, mentions: Abraham Gum, John Gum, Peter Arbocost, Jacob Gum, George Arbocost, Henry Slaven, and others (Him?)
VA Colonial Soldiers2750 (Him?)
Pg 203 Augusta County: Capt Alexander Sayers allowed to pay his company of militia to 31 Aug 1758: John Gum, 0.4.0 (pounds, shillings, pence)
Pg 319 Court Martial Records, Augusta County, at Court Martial Held (abt 1769): John Gum to appear at next court to show why he did not appear at a private muster 27 Feb 1768.
VA Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-185025945 (Him?)
John Gum, 16 Oct 1765 Augusta Co, VA; Notes: This probate record was originally published in “Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County” by Lyman Chalkley; Remarks: Capt Daniel Smith’s settlement of estate of Robert Harrison allowed and recorded -- Paid George Skilerton (Skileron ?); paid Edmond Pendleton, Joseph Langdon, Jno. Stewart, Felix Ohlpman, Capt Francis Thornton, Solomon Turpin, George Lindwad, Christ; Description: Buyer; Book: WB3-429
Spouses
1Alice Fisher 35213,35214,35215,35216,35217,35218,35219,35220,35221,35222,25786,35223,35224,35225,35226,35227,35228,35229,35230,35231,35232,35233,35234,35235,35236,35237,35238,35239,35240
35213,35214,35215,35216,35217,35218,35219,35220,35221,35222,25786,35223,35224,35225,35226,35227,35228,35229,35230,35231,35232,35233,35234,35235,35236,35237,35238,35239,35240MemoPendleton Co VA? Abt 1718 - bef parents marriage?
Land Sold18 Nov 1792, Bath County, VA25826
MemoTo Abraham Gum, sold 220 ac of land along with her husband, John Gum
Land Sold19 Sep 1796, Pendleton County, VA35242
MemoAcknowledgement of Elis (sic) Gum, wife of John Gum, to conveyance of 320 ac to Peter Hull.
Memobet 1795-1800?
FatherIsaac Fisher (1694-1778)
MotherEsther Man (1696-1770)
Research
Pg 14 some descendants believe (her family name) was Claypoole, but we cannot find an Alice in the Claypoole family history to verify this.18359
Pg 136 In the will of John ffisher made 6 Feb 1685 the property, land, etc to his wife Margaret & children: Thomas, John, James, Rachell, Sarah & Alis Fisher.35247 (Perhaps her ancestor? John Fisher died too early to be her father)
Pg 42525870 We find deeds signed by John Gum and wife, whose name was spelled at various times as Alisi, Alce, Ellis, which are all variations of the name Alice. We do not know her surname. Some suspect she was a Claypool (Claypole), but we have not found a Claypool family with a daughter named Alice, of an age to marry John Gum.
There was an Isaac Fisher who lived in Sussex Co DE near the Gum family. He had sons named Isaac and Adam both names used later in the Gum family.
Pg 511 John 4 Gum s/o John 3 Gum & Alice Seibert (Surname Seibert?)
Pg 18 Esther Man Marr: 30 Dec 1719 Isaac Fisher35248 (Alice Fisher not listed as a child of theirs?)
Pg 136 In the will of John ffisher made 6 Feb 1685 the property, land, etc to his wife Margaret & children: Thomas, John, James, Rachell, Sarah & Alis Fisher.35247 (Perhaps her ancestor? John Fisher died too early to be her father)
Pg 42525870 We find deeds signed by John Gum and wife, whose name was spelled at various times as Alisi, Alce, Ellis, which are all variations of the name Alice. We do not know her surname. Some suspect she was a Claypool (Claypole), but we have not found a Claypool family with a daughter named Alice, of an age to marry John Gum.
There was an Isaac Fisher who lived in Sussex Co DE near the Gum family. He had sons named Isaac and Adam both names used later in the Gum family.
Pg 511 John 4 Gum s/o John 3 Gum & Alice Seibert (Surname Seibert?)
Pg 18 Esther Man Marr: 30 Dec 1719 Isaac Fisher35248 (Alice Fisher not listed as a child of theirs?)