Genealogy Report: Descendants of Solomon Owens I
Descendants of Solomon Owens I
1.SOLOMON3 OWENS I(JOHN2, JOHN1)1 was born Abt. 1740 in North Carolina ?1, and died December 1818 in Barnwell District, South Carolina.He married MARGARET M.?1 Abt. 1760 in North Carolina ?.She was born Abt. 1742 in North Carolina ?1, and died Abt. 1835 in Barnwell District, South Carolina1.
Notes for SOLOMON OWENS I:
Land Deeds Rec'd and Last Will and Testimony with Estate proceedingsof Solomon Owens, Barnwell, SC
Orangeburg Dist (later Barnwell), SC Land Patents
1784
p498, September 5, 1784--- SOLOMON OWENS, for 2 pounds, 10 shillings sterling, for One Hundred acres in the District of Orangeburg.Wit: William Moultrie, Gov, SC,on 5 June, 1786, Charleston, SC. F. Bremar, surveyor-general.
Winton Co, SC, Court Minute Book, Oct 1786 to Feby 1791.
1787
p. 56 - 16 October 1787 - John Wyld acknowledged L&R for 200 a to SOLOMON OWENS, ordered to be recorded.
1787
#1-17216 Oct 1787, John Wyld, Esqr. of Winton Co, Dist. of Orangeburgh to SOLOMON OWENS of same, for £5, land which Wyld purchased of Comrs. of Forfeited Estates, property of Lt. Gov. Irvine known as No. 10 in General Plat of said Barony, containing 200 a. (plat dated 18 Aug 1782,) wits: James Pelote, William Williams, Clevears D. Wyld. Signed John Wyld, Susanna Wyld.Lease and release on p. 173, dated 17 Oct 1787, states proved "at a court held for Winton County at the Big House.".
1789
Winton Co, SC, Will Book 1
p. 33 - A Bill of Sale of four Negroes given from Henry Cannon to SOLOMON OWENS and George Kersh, all of Winton County, for L 100, negroes Rode her child China, a Girl Juday & Violet, 1 Jan 1789... Henry Cannon Wit: D. Garvin, E. Gillett. Proved 6 May 1789.
Winton (Barnwell) County, South Carolina, Minutes of County Court and Will Book 1, 1785-1791. Brent Holcomb, abs., Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, c.1978, p. 24.
1789
Barnwell Co, SC Deed Bk #1, 1787-1790, pp. 329-330
Winton Co - SOLOMON OWENS for 1L 10 s to George Kersh sell land in Winton containing 150 a. between Bryan Creek & Stony Hill Branch & at the time of the survey was bounded on all sides by vacant land. 23 April 1789. SOLOMON OWENS(by mark +), MARGARET OWENS (by mark M), Wit: WM OWENS, Sabrae (S) Cox. Proved in court by SOLOMON OWENS 5 May 1789, rec. 28 May 1789.
1789
p. 119 - 5 May 1789 - SOLOMON OWENS acknowledged his deed to George Kersh & ordered to be recorded
1800
Deed Bk #2 - 227Tarlton Brown of Orangeburgh to STEPHEN OWENS, son of SOLOMON OWENS of district & state aforesaid (Orangeburgh), 16 Dec 1800, $174, 530 a. granted 7 Aug 1786 to Tarlton Brown and Stephen Phillips, on waters ofSaltcatcher & road leading from Augusta to Charleston, all sides vacant. wit: Arthur Stokes, Bartlet Brown, George Stokes. signed Tarlton Brown, Emelia X Brown, Stephen Phillips, Frances X Phillips, 16 Dec 1800.George Stokes proved 8 Jan 1802. Rec. 8 Jan 1802.
1812
G-135 - Mary Mouatt of Charleston for $100 to SOLOMON OWENS of Barnwell, 72 a & 1/4 on Watch Gall waters of Savannah River.1 Dec 1812. Wit: Richd C. Ashe, John Beilling.[Plat shown]
1812
G-221 - Barnwell, 6 Nov 18__, 34th year... Sheriff to SOLOMON OWENS of same
district.Whereas John Wyld in 1782 mortgaged a plantation... sold for $211,
+200 on Watch Gall Branch, waters of Savannah River bound by John Moett later
property of Gov. Irvin.proved 3 Aug 1813.
1816
J-274William Sanders to SOLOMON OWENS, no date, for $340, 340 a. on S. side Cowpen Branch adj. said OWENS. wit: James Coker, Henry Barfield.proved Feb, 1817
1817
Q-111 - William Sanders for $340 sells to SOLOMON OWENS, 340 a. on S side Cowpen Branch joining said OWENS, Snelling and others referenced on plat.
3 Feb 1817.wit: James Coker, Henry Barfield
1818
Will of Solomon Owens
Recd in Will Book "B" pg 64, Dec 16, 1818 Orsamus D. Allen, O.B.D.Bundle 31, Package 9
South Carolina, Barnwell District
"In the Name of God, Amen.I, Solomon Owens of the district and state afore said being in a weake and Low state of Health tho' sound of memory do constitute this my Last Will and testiment.
First I desier I may have a decent Buriel and that all my Funeral Charges be paid, at that I desier that all my Just debts be paid and the Residue of my property I leave as follows:
Viz,two tracts of Land one on which I now live and the other Joining the same.Both Containing two Hundred and fifty acres and quarter to be sold on three instalments Each instalment Twelve months
Secondly all my Stock, Horses Cattel hogs and perishable property of all Kind with all my House hold Ferniture with my Crop of all Kind corn, Cotten fodder and potatoes and all my plantation Tools and fier arems to be Sold.
First my beloved wife Margret to be decently Suported out of the money arising from the same during her life and widowhood this is to be done out of the money arising from my stock and firniture untill all the money is Collectted and then I desier those of my beloved sons and daughters namely William Stephen & John with my Two Daughters Susanah Haregroves and Martha Rigdon so that my heirs that has not Recd in portion to others may be brought upon a medium in the devision of the money when collected, and untill the Collection the money to go on intrust after collection is made for the use of my beloved wife Margret and then Equally Divided in purportion to there Shares And I do nominate and appoint my son William Owens and John Owens Junior and Joseph Allen Excutors to Execute this my Last Will and Testament given under my hand and seal this 21 day of October 1818."
Signd Seald in presents of us Witnefs:
Samuel Calhoon
Micajah Calhoon Solomon (his mark) Owens
Lewis Stokes
South Carolina, Barnwell District
By Orsamus D. Allen Esq. Ordinary
Personally appeared Mr. Samuel Calhoun who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, doth make oath & say that he saw Mr. Solomon Owens sign seal publish pronounce & declare the foregoing instrument of writing to be & contain his last will & testament that he the said Solomon Owens was then of sound & disposing mind memory & understanding to the best of the deponant Knowledge & belief & that Micajah Calhoun & Lewis Stokes together with this deponent signed their names as Witnesses thereto. At the request of the testator in his presence & in the presence of each other.At the same time Qualified William Owens Executor.Given under my hand this sixteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred and Eighteen.
To Messrs. Samuel Calhoon, Lewis Stokes, Orsamus D. Allen
Wm Bryan, Walter Allen, & Lewis Bryan or any 3 or 4 of them
Memorandum:this twenty-sixth day of December 1818 personally appeared before me Joseph Allen Esq one of the Justice of the Quorum for the District aforesaid Saml. Calhoon, Lewis Stokes, Wm Bryan, & Walter Allen being four of the appraisers appointed to appraise the goods & chattels of Solomon Owens--- ---- deceased who being duly sworn made oath that they would make a just & true appraisement of all and singular the goods & chattels (ready money excepted) of Solomon Owens deceased as shall be produced by William Owens Executor --- ---- --- ---- of the estate of the said Solomon Owens deceased & that they would return the same certified under their hands unto the said William Owens -- -- --- within the term prescribed by law.
Orsamus D. Allen
O.B.D
South Carolina
Barnwell District Orsamus D. Allen, Esq Ordinary
These are to authorize and empower you or three or four of you whose names are herewritten.Written to referr to all such parts and places within this district as you shall be directed into by Mr. William Owens Executor of Mr. Solomon Owens late of this District aforsaid deceased wheresoevery any of the goods & chattels are or do remain with the said parts & places all of which shall be shown unto you by the said William Owens ---- ---- ----- and there view and appraise all & every the said goods & chattels being first sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almight God to make a true and perfect inventory & appraisement thereof & to cause the same to be returned under your hand or any three or four of you to the said William Owens on or before the sixteenth day of March now next crying (?).Dated the Sixteenth day of December Anno Domini 1818 & in the forty third year of American Independence.
A True and perfect Inventory of all the goods, Chattles, & personal estate of Solomon Owens late of Barnwell District deceased made by us whose names are hereunto subscribed this 28th Day of December 1818.
13 Head stock Cattle @ 10$ pr head ......................................130.00
5Head Beef Cattle...................................................................66.00
1 Bull.........................................................................................12.00
2 Sows @ 6$..............................................................................12.00
29 Head hogs @ 3$ ...................................................................87.00
1 Sorrel Horse...........................................................................120.00
1 Black Horse.............................................................................90.00
Corn -----w------ 1.25 @ per bushel.............................................125.00
Fodder..........................................................................................52.50
Seed Cotton...............................................................................108.00
1 Cart...........................................................................................20.00
1 Grind Stone.................................................................................5.00
Bacon.........................................................................................187.50
Beef............................................................................................137.50
Ginned Cotton.................................................................................2.76
Barrels............................................................................................2.75
Peas in the hull...............................................................................0.50
Salt..................................................................................................0.50
Corn Meal........................................................................................0.87
1 Tub & Soap.................................................................................11.25
Soap Greace....................................................................................2.00
Potatoes...........................................................................................4.00
Potatoe Slips....................................................................................5.00
6 Hydes (hides)................................................................................4.00
Plantation Tool...............................................................................26.00
6 Bells..............................................................................................3.62
1 pr Cartwheels................................................................................5.00
4 Baskets.........................................................................................0.25
1 Jug & Vinegar................................................................................2.00
Crockery Ware.................................................................................5.00
Tin Ware..........................................................................................3.00
Coffee...............................................................................................2.00
Glass & Bottles................................................................................2.75
Barrel of Flour..................................................................................3.00
Hogs' Lard & Vesse.......................................................................25.00
Old Iron & whetses...........................................................................1.00
Trey (tray) & er.................................................................................1.00
Tallow...............................................................................................4.50
Loom ear..........................................................................................5.00
Leer..................................................................................................1.00
Pewter...............................................................................................5.00
Knives & Forks..................................................................................0.50
Kitchen Furniture...............................................................................8.00
2 Tables.............................................................................................2.00
Coopersware and Knife Box..............................................................1.87
Old Saddles & Lines..........................................................................1.00
1 pr Stilyards (?).................................................................................2.00
10 dozen Buttons................................................................................1.00
Hone & Razor......................................................................................0.75
2 Pocket Books....................................................................................0.25
Medicines & Vials................................................................................1.50
Brimstone............................................................................................0.25
Pepper..................................................................................................0.50
Ammunition...........................................................................................1.00
Looking Glass.......................................................................................1.00
Spinning Wheel & Cards.......................................................................1.50
Setting Chairs........................................................................................4.00
1 Chest...................................................................................................0.37
1 Jug & pr Sad(dle) Irons........................................................................1.25
1 Bed, Bedstead, & furniture................................................................25.00
1 Saddle & Bridle.................................................................................12.00
1 Lot Books............................................................................................0.25
1 Woman's Saddle & Bridle...................................................................2.00
1 Shot Gun & Shotbag...........................................................................12.00
1 Musket.................................................................................................6.00
Wearing Apparel....................................................................................40.00
4 Recept Books.......................................................................................1.00
1 Bed, Bedstead, & Furniture................................................................35.00
1 Box........................................................................................................0.25
1 Bed, Bedstead, & Furniture.................................................................35.00
1 Trunk......................................................................................................5.00
Shuks........................................................................................................3.00
Wheat in the Field.....................................................................................7.00
Rye in the field........................................................................................12.00
Purse.......................................................................................................32.12
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$1418.63
Debts due estate in paper and Otherwise..............................................171.87
Debts Supposed Lost.................................................................................2.50 ---------------------
$1593.00
Debts Owing by Estate........................................................$158.01
%h header(?)...............................................................................................2.00
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$1597.00
Assigned by Us the day & date above mentioned
Samuel Calhoon
Lewis Stokes
William Bryan
Walter Allen
Recd the 1st Day of January, 1819.
1819Amt of Sale of Estate
Monday
Jan 25 Solomon Owens decd
9 Head Cattle 15 3/4.........................................$137.85
1 Horse 130........................................................130.00
2 Cows 29.............................................................29.00
4 Do (cows) & yearlings........................................98.50
1 Sorrel Horse 150..............................................150.00
29 Hd Hogs171...............................................171.00
2 Sows & Pigs31..................................................31.00
78 Bushels Corn 178.80 ......................................178.08
4 Hks Blades 36.56................................................36.56
2493 # Seed Cotton 10 3/4....................................267.99
500# Bacon......171 1/2..........................................171.51
10 Bus. Corn, 3 Ltks bl Shucks................................73.41
300# Bacon 103 1/2 Lard 18.82.............................122.32
100# Do (bacon) 1 Tub Soap.....................................38.12
250 Acres Land......................................................1904.00
1 Lot Dairy Furniture..................................................18.12
1 Do (Lot) Sifters, Pails, & Potts.................................26.25
1 Loom $10.01, Grid Iron............................................11.62
1 Bbl Beef. Empty Hh ..................................................4.75
1 Lot Bbl 4/8.1. Bk Slips...............................................9.06
3 Lots Plows................................................................13.37
Sundry Articles...........................................................34.05
1 Lot Iron......................................................................9.06
1 Shot Gun 14 3/4 Iron 4.81........................................19.56
1 Do (Shot Gun) 7 3/4 Sun. 1.02...................................8.27
3 fea (feather) Beds..................................................173.25
Spring Apparatus..........................................................2.37
1 Keg Lard....................................................................6.00
Pewter. Lard. Pot Iron.................................................35.02
1 Lott Leather 1.6.........................................................6.51
1 Cart 40.1 G. Stone 7................................................47.00
1 Bbl Tallow & Sundries.............................................10.34
Sundries........................................................................2.00
Sundries......................................................................13.74
Do (sundries).................................................................4.50
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Total $3994.39
The above is an accurate & true return of the Sale of the above Estate
To: O.D. Allen, Esq Wm Owens
Ordinary. Barnwell Dis Actg Executor
Recd the 5th March 1819
Children of SOLOMON OWENS and MARGARET M.? are:
2. | i. | STEPHEN4 OWENS I, b. Abt. 1761, North Carolina ?; d. January 1824, Barnwell District, South Carolina. | |
3. | ii. | WILLIAM OWENS I, b. Abt. 1763, North Carolina ?; d. March 1836, Barnwell District, South Carolina. | |
4. | iii. | JOHN OWENS III, b. Abt. 1765, North Carolina ?; d. November 1836, Barnwell District, South Carolina. | |
iv. | SUSANAH OWENS1, b. Abt. 1767, North Carolina?1; d. WFT Est. 1777-18721; m. WILLIAM HAREGROVES1, WFT Est. 1777-18231; b. WFT Est. 1751-17881; d. WFT Est. 1777-18661. | ||
v. | MARTHA OWENS1, b. Abt. 1769, North Carolina ?1; d. WFT Est. 1777-18721; m. JOHN RIGDON1, WFT Est. 1777-18231; b. WFT Est. 1751-17881; d. WFT Est. 1777-18661. |