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Descendants of Henry Taunton I


7. NEWSOM4 TAUNTON (HENRY3, HENRY2, HENRY1) was born Abt. 1795 in Pitt Co., NC, and died Bef. 28 Oct 1841 in Macon Co., GA. He married PENELOPE AMERSON? Abt. 1809, daughter of JESSE AMERSON?. She was born Abt. 1795 in Georgia, and died Bet. 10 - 14 Jan 1856 in Macon Co., GA.

Notes for NEWSOM TAUNTON:
From Records of Washington County, Georgia, by Marie de Lamar and Elisabeth Rothstein, 1985, Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD, page 101:
Captain Edmond Hopson's Company of 1st Class Militia from the 13 Regiment, Washington County, Georgia, 1814: NEWSOM TANTON.
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1820 Georgia Census, Washington County (page 130, line 20):
TANTON, NEWSOM
      3 males under 10 years old            1 slave
      1 male 16-26 years old            1 person employed in agriculture
      3 females under 10 years old
      1 female 16-26 years old
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1825 Washington County, Georgia Tax List (Capt. Worthin's District):
      TAUNTON, NEWSOM - Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 250 acres pine, polls: 1; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 550 acres pine; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Gardner, 400 acres pine; Laurens Co., Water Course: 12 __, Boundary: No. 83, 202½ acres pine; $1.21.
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From Genealogical Abstracts from the Georgia Journal (Milledgeville [Baldwin County]) Newspaper, 1809-1840, Volume 3, 1824-1828, by Fred R. Hartz and Emilie K. Hartz, page 765:
      Issue of 1 Oct. 1827. Georgia, Washington County...And whereas NEWSOM TANTON applies for letters of administration on the estate of Jesse Amerson, late of said county, deceased...Given under my hand, this 29th September, 1827. (Signed) Francis T. Tennille, C.C.O.
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From Genealogical Abstracts from the Georgia Journal (Milledgeville [Baldwin County]) Newspaper, 1809-1840, Volume 3, 1824-1828, by Fred R. Hartz and Emilie K. Hartz, page 940:
      Issue of 14 July 1828. Under an order of the Inferior Court of Washington County...will be sold at the courthouse in Troup County, on the 1st Tuesday in October next, lot No. 2, in the 7th district of said county. Also, at the same time at the courthouse in Lee County, agreeable to the foresaid, will be sold lot No. 113, in the 30th district of said county, it being the real estate of Jesse Amason Sr., late of Washington County, deceased...(Signed) NEWSOM TAUNTON, Admr.
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From Milledgeville, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Southern Recorder), Volume 2, 1828-1832, by Tad Evans, page 70:
      A list of letters remaining in the Post Office at Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, on the first day of October 1828: NEWSOM TAUNTON.
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1828 Washington County, Georgia Tax List (Capt. Fintress'(?) Dist.):
      TANTON, NEWSOM - Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 250 acres pine, polls: 1; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 150 acres pine; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 150 acres pine; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Worthen, 50 acres pine; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amerson, 200 acres pine; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Cummins, 400 acres pine; Wilkinson Co., Water Course: 12th Dist., Boundary: No. 83, 202½ acres pine; Troup Co., Water Course: 10th Dist., Boundary: No. 234, 202½ acres 2nd quality; $1.87, ½ mills.
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1830 Washington County, Georgia Tax List (Capt. Mott's District):
      TANTON, NEWSOM - Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amason, 340 acres pine, polls: 1; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Amason, 390 acres pine; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Cummins, 400 acres pine; Washington Co., Water Course: C. Creek, Boundary: Dickins, 50 acres pine; Lawrence Co., Water Course: 13; Boundary: 83, 202½ acres pine; Troup Co., Water Course: 10, Boundary: 234, 202½ acres 2nd quality; Lee Co., Water Course: 30, Boundary: 113, 202½ acres pine; $2.00, 7½ mills.
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1830 Georgia Census, Washington County (page 256, line 25):
TANTON, NEWSOM
      2 males under 5 years old            2 females 5-10 years old
      1 male 10-15 years old            2 females 10-15 years old
      2 males 15-20 years old            2 females 15-20 years old
      1 male 30-40 years old            1 female 30-40 years old
      1 female under 5 years old
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1832 Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery:
TAUNTON, NEWSOM Sen. - No. 300, Dist. 12, Section 3, Cherokee Co.; residence: Mitchell's District, Marion Co., GA; soldier; granted previous to 1 Jan. 1838.
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1838 Macon County, Georgia Tax List:
      TANTON, NEWSOM - P:1; S: 2; 810 acres pine, #233, district 1, Macon Co.; 202½ acres 2nd quality, #250, district 1, Macon Co.; 160 acres 2nd quality, #300, district 13, section 3, Cherokee Co.; 202½ acres pine, #146, district 12, Marion Co.; 202½ acres pine, #251, district 1 Macon Co.; 192½ acres pine, #232, district 1, Macon Co.; 202½ acres pine, #240, district 1, Macon Co.; 202½ acres pine, #239, district 1, Macon Co.; $1.95, 5½ mills; Capt. Dwight's District.
      TANTON, NEWSOM (for Charles McKinney) - P: 1; $0.15, 6¼ mills; Capt. Dwight's District.
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From Columbus, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Columbus Enquirer), Volume 3, 1838-1840, page 158:
      Wednesday, 30 January 1839, A List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia, on the 1st day of January 1839: NEWSAM TANNTON.
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1840 Georgia Census, Macon County:
TAUNTON, NEWSOM SR.
      1 male under 5 years old            1 female 10-15 years old
      1 male 5-10 years old            1 female 15-20 years old
      1 male 10-15 years old            1 female 30-40 years old
      1 male 40-50 years old            1 male slave under 10 years old
      1 female under 5 years old            1 male slave 55-99 years old
      1 female 5-10 years old            1 female slave 24-35 years old
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From Columbus, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Columbus Enquirer), Volume 3, 1838-1840, page 273:
      Wednesday, April 1840, A List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia, on the 1st day of April 1840: NEWSAM TAUNTON.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 3, by Tad Evans, page 170:
      Issue of Thursday, 2 April 1840. Georgia, Macon County: Sheriff's Sales. On the first Tuesday in May next, before the Court House door in the town of Lanier, Macon County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro girl...levied on as the property of Moses Johnson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Ousley & Slaughter; levy made by NEWSOM TAUNTON. Signed: L.D. McMillan, Sheriff.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 3, by Tad Evans, page 276:
      Issue of Thursday, 28 Oct. 1841. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Gideon Smith, administrator.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 3, by Tad Evans, page 313:
      Issue of Thursday, 24 Feb. 1842. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of NUSOM TANTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Gideon Smith, administrator.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 3, by Tad Evans, page 334:
      Issue of Thursday, 6 Oct. 1842. Georgia, Macon County: All those indebted to the estate of NUSOM TAUNTON, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. Signed: Gideon Smith, administrator.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 3, by Tad Evans, page 338:
      Issue of Thursday, 27 Oct. 1842. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of NUSOM TAUTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Gideon Smith, administrator.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 4, by Tad Evans, page 11:
      Issue of Thursday, 2 Feb. 1843. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of NUSOM TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Gideon Smith, administrator.
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Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 4, by Tad Evans, page 114:
      Issue of Thursday, 29 Feb. 1844. Georgia, Macon County: Sheriff Sales. On the first Tuesday in April next, before the Court House door in the town of Lanier, Macon County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One black horse...etc...levied on as the property of William Mitchell, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of C.B. Strong vs. ELI TAUTON, William Mitchell, and Gideon Smith, administrators of NEWSOM TAUNTON, deceased. Signed: Thomas Dixon, D. Sheriff.
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From Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 4, by Tad Evans, page 113:
      Issue of Thursday, 29 Feb. 1844. Georgia, Macon County: Sheriff Sales. On the first Tuesday in April next, before the Court House door in the town of Lanier, Macon County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot in 1 District...adjoining Exum Peacock, Hiram B. Troutman, and estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, deceased, levied on as the property of HENRY TAUNTON, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John J. Haugabook. Signed: L.D. McMillan, Sheriff.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 4, by Tad Evans, page 122:
      Issue of Thursday, 28 March 1844. Georgia, Macon County: Sheriff Sales. On the first Tuesday in May next, before the Court House door in the town of Lanier, Macon County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro man...levied on as the property of Joshua Newsom, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Gideon Smith, administrator of NEWSOM TAUNTON, deceased; Patrick Brady, security. Signed: Thomas Dixon, D. Sheriff.
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From Macon, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 4, by Tad Evans, page 128:
      Issue of Thursday, 2 May 1844. Georgia, Macon County. Gideon Smith files his letters of dismission from the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and others concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said application should not be granted. Signed: W.W. Corbett, C.C.O.
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Taylor County, Georgia Deed Book, page 218:
      Taylor County. To all and singular the Constallis. Greeting, you are hereby commanded to levy on lot of land number 146 in the 12th Dist. once Muscogee now Taylor and by District and state thereof make the sum of Twenty one and from the sixth day of Dec. 1845 Interest which was adjudged against William A. Davis and Wesley M. Pasters at a Justice Court held in and for the 767 District Georgia Militia on the first Saturday in September 1853 in favor of Gideon Smith Admix. of NEWSOM TAUNTON and for the further sum of $2.50 for the Cost thereon and have you the said sum of money together with this writ on or before the first Saturday in October next to re____ in satisfaction of said Debt and cost hereof fail not. Given under my hand in office this 10th day of September 1853, John Sturdivant, J.P.
      I have levied this fi fa on lot of land number 146 in the 12th Dist. this 24th September 1853. John A. Hamilton, Constable.
      Sold the above lands for fifty dollars January 1854. John A. Hamilton, Sheriff.
      Recorded 1st Feb. 1854, John A.W. McCants.
      Whereas in obedience to the writ of fieri facias issued of the Justice Court of county of Taylor at the write of Gideon Smith Administrator of NEWSOM TAUNTON deceased, I, John M. Thompson, Sheriff of Taylor County, did lately seize the land herein after described as the property of the said William A. Davis and Wesley M. Pasters ___ and after being advertised agreeable to law did on the third day of January 1854 at the place of public sale, when John Sturdivant being the highest bidder the same was knocked off to him -- $50. Land number 146 in the 12th Dist. Witnesses: D.W. Miller, Isaac Mulkey. Recorded Feb. 1, 1854.
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From Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 7, by Tad Evans, page 81:
      Issue of Wednesday, 16 Jan. 1856. Georgia, Macon County: Thomas Amason applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and others concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Signed: W.J. Collins, Ordinary.
      Georgia, Macon County: Thomas Amason applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and others concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Signed: W.J. Collins, Ordinary.
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From Macon County, Georgia, Court of Ordinary Administrators Bonds, Book A (1844-1889), page 19:
Georgia, Macon County:
      Know all men by these presents that we, Thomas Amerson, principal & Joseph Mott & Henry Hodges securities, are held and firmly bound unto the Ordinary for said County, and his successors in office, and assigns, in the just and full sum of Three Thousand dollars for the payment of which sum to the said Ordinary, and his successors in office, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, in the whole and for the whole sum, jointly and severally, and firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this Feby. 6th 1856.
      The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Thomas Amerson do make a true and perfect inventory of the goods, chattels, rights, credits, lands and tenements, of NEWSOM TAUNTON, late of Macon County, deceased, which have or shall come into the hands, posession, or knowledge of the said Thomas Amerson Admn. deBonis(?) now on said estate, or the hands or possesion of any person, or persons, for him and the same, so made, do exhibit unto the said Ordinary, when he shall be hereunto required; and such goods, chattels, credits, lands, and tenements, do well and truly administer, according to law, and do make a just and true account of his actings and doings therein, when he shall thereunto be required by the Court: Shall deliver and pay to such person, or persons, respectively, as they may be entitled to the same by law: And if it shall hereafter appear that any last will and testament was made by the deceased, and the same be proven before the Court of Ordinary, and the executor obtain a certificate of the probate thereof, and the said Thomas Amerson in such case, if required, render and deliver up the said letters of administration, then this obligation be void, else to remain in full force.

Signed: Thomas (X) Amerson, Joseph Mott, Henry Hodges
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From Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 7, by Tad Evans, page 129:
      Issue of Wednesday, 4 June 1856. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Thomas Amison, administrator.
      Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Thomas Amison, administrator.
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From Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 7, by Tad Evans, pages 148-149:
      Issue of Wednesday, 13 Aug. 1856. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House in said county on the first Tuesday in November next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Thomas Amerson, administrator.
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From PENELOPE TAUNTON's estate file, Macon County, Georgia:
No. 11: Thomas Amerson Adm of NEWSOM TAUNTON
      To Rose & Co.       Cr
1856       To Advertising in Georgia Journal & Messenger
June 4       Leave to sell Lands       60 days       5.00
Aug 13       Sale of Land       40 days       3.50
      $8.50
Received of Thomas Amerson eight dollars and fifty cents in payment of the above account April 3rd 1857. S Rose & Co

Return of Thos Amerson adm. De bonis non, &c
The Estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd.
1856 To Thomas Amerson administrator de bonis non
Jany 14       To amt paid ordinary       as pr voucher             No 1      4.00
Mar 3       " " " "       " " "            " 2      9.25
Aug 4      " " " "      " " "            " 3      1.00
May 21      " " " Fish & Robinson                  " 4      10.00
To coms on the above      1.21
      $25.46
1857 Cr
Jany 1       By amt recvd for rent of Land (the place held by Penelope Taunton
            during her lifetime dower) for the year 1856      $100.00
" "            Sale of Lot of Land No. 231 in 1st Dist Macon Co.-Nov.1856       1,375.00
      $1,475.00

Georgia, Macon County. Before me W J Collins ordinary in & for said county personally came Thomas Amerson & being duly sworn deposeth & saith that the above Return is just & true as it now stands. Sworn to & subscribed before me this Sept 23rd 1857. Signed: Thomas (T) Amerson. W J Collins Ordy

Vouchers of Thos Amerson Adm de bonis non &c
No. 1: Recvd of Thomas Amerson Adm debonis non of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd four dollars for Temporary letters & order to rent land. January 14th 1856. W.J. Collins Ord.

No. 2: Recd of Thomas Amerson Adm debonis non on Estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd. nine & 25/100 Dollars for taking & recording Bond, Letters of Adm, order & Printers fee, This March 3rd 1856. W.J. Collins Ordy.

No. 3: Recd of Thomas Amerson Adm of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd & adm debonis non of NEWSOM TAUNTON two dollars for recording two orders to sell land & negroes of each estate, Aug 4th 1856. W.J. Collins Ordy.

No. 4: Recd of Thomas Amerson Administrator debonis non on the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd. ten dollars for professional services rendered in fixing up & making out Return &c. May 21st 1857. Fish & Robinson, Attys at Law. Recorded Nov 13th 1857, W.J. Collins Ordy

Voucher No. 1: Received of Thomas Amerson Administrator on the Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd. two hundred and twelve 09/100 Dollars each as our distributive share in the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON so far as PENELOPE TAUNTON was our Guardian on said estate, November 28th 1857.
Signed: G.W. TAUNTON
      FRANCES (T) TAUNTON
      EMILY TAUNTON
      T.J. TAUNTON
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From Land Records of Macon County, Georgia, 1857-1863, Deed Book A, Volume 1, by Davine V. Campbell and William R. Henry, page 155:
Macon Co., GA, 2 Nov. 1859, Deed Page 475.
Grantor: Hiram B. Troutman, Bibb Co., GA.
Grantee: Joseph J. Carson, Macon Co., GA.
      $23,390, Lot No. 204 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Lot No. 205 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Lot No. 206 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Part Lot No. 211 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA, "with the exception of 25 acres which was deeded to NEWSOM TAUNTON by Robert Peacock"; Part Lot No. 212 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA, "25 acres off of Lot No. 212"; Lot No. 207 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Lot No. 194 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Lot No. 193 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Lot No. 192 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Lot No. 187 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Lot No. 188 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; North half Lot No. 195 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA, "north half of Lot 195 less 20 acres"; Fraction Lot No. 190 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Fraction Lot No. 191 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA; Fraction Lot No. 208 in the 1st Dist., originally Muscogee, now Macon Co., GA. "Containing in the aggregate, 2,351¼ acres." Drawn by (204) Thomas Taylor (23 March 1832), Marion Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (205) Joseph Edmondson (5 Dec. 1831), Gwinnett Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (206) George H. Palmer (13 Nov. 1830), Habersham Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (211) William Hawkins (17 June 1830), Greene Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (212) Reuben Osborn (2 Jan. 1834), Washington Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (207) Birddy Bohannon (18 Dec. 1830), Morgan Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (194) Frederick French's orphans (28 Nov. 1835), Wilkinson Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (193) Mary S. Baynes, widow (17 Dec. 1830), Chatham Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (192) Miles C. Philips (10 Jan. 1835), Chatham Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (187) John Linville (7 Feb. 1835), Fayette Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery). Drawn by (188) George H. Laing (21 Dec. 1831), Liberty Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (195) Philip Whitten (8 Sept. 1827), Walton Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (190) Riley Wilkinson, illegitimate (14 Dec. 1833), Franklin Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (191) Wade M. Hampton (21 June 1838), Jackson Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery. Drawn by (208) Patrick Dickey, R.S. (19 Feb. 1835), Putnam Co., GA, 1827 Land Lottery.
Signed: Hiram B. Troutman.
Witnesses: Jones Hicks, J.F. Lofley, J.T. Carson, Burwell Greene, J.P., 11 Nov. 1859.
Recorded: 26 March 1860, Jno. Greer, Clerk.

More About NEWSOM TAUNTON:
Military service: 1814, 1st Class Militia, 13 Regiment, Washington Co., GA

Notes for PENELOPE AMERSON?:
1850 Georgia Census, Macon County, page 119B, lines 13-30, 6 August 1850:
Taunton, Henry            37      Georgia            $2,000
      Washington      21      Georgia
      Jefferson            18      Georgia
      John            14      Georgia
      Henry _.            12      Georgia
      George W.      10      Georgia
      Irwin/Irvin?      8      Georgia
TAUNTON, PENELOPE      55      Georgia
      Frances            20      Georgia
      Emily            15      Georgia
      Susan            7      Georgia
      Evaline            6      Georgia
      Penelope            4      Georgia
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1850 Slave Census, Macon County, Georgia, page 820?, 6 August 1850:
TAUNTON, PENELOPE
      Male            70
      Female            50
      Male            8
Taunton, Henry
      Male            21
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1852 Macon County, Georgia Tax List, District 1002:
      TAUNTON, PENELOPY - 200 acres pine, district 1, Macon Co., $1,500; 3 slaves, $1,100; other property: $75; total: $2,675; no tax charged.
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From Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 7, by Tad Evans, page 81:
      Issue of Wednesday, 16 Jan. 1856. Georgia, Macon County: Thomas Amason applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and others concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Signed: W.J. Collins, Ordinary.
      Georgia, Macon County: Thomas Amason applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and others concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Signed: W.J. Collins, Ordinary.
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From Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 7, by Tad Evans, page 129:
      Issue of Wednesday, 4 June 1856. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Thomas Amison, administrator.
      Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Thomas Amison, administrator.
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From Macon County, Georgia Newspaper Clippings (Messenger), Volume 7, by Tad Evans, page 176:
      Issue of Wednesday, 12 Nov. 1856. Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House in said county on the first Tuesday in November next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Signed: Thomas Amerson, administrator.
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PENELOPE TAUNTON Estate Settlement 1853-1858 Macon County, Georgia
Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON, Macon County Estate Records pages 190 - 192
Inventory and Appraisment of the personal property of the estate of Penelope Taunton decd.

1 Griddle & Pot Rack      7.00
1 Set of Knives & forks      .75
1 Tub & pail      .25
1 Tray      .15
3 Stove Jars      .75
6 Head Hogs      10.00
1 pr Steelyards      .10
1 pr Hamer & singletree      .95
1 Set of Plows & stuck      37½
1 Plow & 3 Rods      25
2 Plows      40
2 Turning Plows      20
1 Stack fodder (per hundred)      70
30 Bushels Corn pr Bushel      50
15 " " " "      62½
15 " " " "      63
1 Table      2.50
1 Bible      50
1 Looking Glass      12½
6 Chairs      2.25
1 Loom      3.00
2 Pots & Skillet      .50
1 Bed Stead      3.25
1 Safe      6.50
1 Bureau      1.00
1 Chest      .25
1 Brass clock      2.00
1 Spinning wheel      40
2 Ovens      1.30
      $41.40½
      [sic]
Negro man Joseph about 84 years old      50.00
Negro woman Nelly " 60 " "      50.00
Negro Fello Dick " 16 " "      1,200.00
      1,300.00

No notes & accounts in favor of the Estate      $1,341.40½

Georgia, Macon County.
      We do certify upon oath that as far as was produced to us by the administrator, the above and foregoing contains a true appraisment of the goods chattels & credits of the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd. to the best of our judgment & understanding, Given under our hands and official signatures this the day of February 1856. Signed: Joshua Newsom, Gideon Smith, James Marshall, Appraisers.

I do certify that the above appraisors were sworn to perform their duty as appraisors according to law this [blank] day of Feby 1856. Signed: Henry Hodges J.P.

Court of Ordinary, May adjourned Term 1857
      It appearing to the Court that the original of the foregoing copy appraisment & the record thereof has been destroyed by fire, and it being further made to appear that this foregoing is a copy in substance of said destroyed original, It is ordered by the court that the said copy be established in lieu of said destroyed original; and that after the same is s___ upon the minutes that it be recorded in the book kept for ___ purpose - - -. Records Sept 11th 1857. Signed: WJ Collins ordy

Sale Bill
      Sale of the personal property of the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON late of Macon County deced. - sold on a credit until the 1st day of January 1857.

1 Griddle & Pot rack      To John H. Harden            1.00
1 Set Knives & forks      " FRANCES TAUNTON      .75
1 Tub & pail            " " "            .25
1 Tray                  " " "            .15
3 Stove Jars       " " "            .75
6 Head Hogs       " John. H. Harden            10.00
1 pr. Steelyards       " R. Windham            .10
1 pr. Hamer & Singletree       " H. TAUNTON            .95
1 Set of Plows & stock       " Wm. McDowell            .37½
1 Plow & 3 Rods       " N. Rodgers            .25
2 Plows       " L.M. Joy            .40
2 Turning Plows       " R. Windham            .20
1 Stack fodder       " H. TAUNTON            4.00
30 Bushels corn       " FRANCES TAUNTON      15.00
15 " "             " L.M. Joy            9.37
15 " "             " H. TAUNTON            9.45
1 Table       " G.W. Hodges            2.50
1 Bible       " E. TAUNTON            .50
1 Looking Glass       " F. TAUNTON            1.24
6 Chairs                  " " "                  2.50
1 Loom                  " " "                  3.00
2 Pots & Skillet            " " "                  .50
1 Bed Stead            " " "                  3.25
1 Safe       " G.W. TAUNTON            6.50
1 Bureau       " H. TAUNTON            1.00
1 Chest                  " " "                  .25
1 Brass clock            " " "                  2.00
1 Spinning wheel       " Wm. McDowell            .40
2 Ovens       " G.W. TAUNTON            1.30
      $76.82½
Feby 1856
Thomas Amerson Admr
Sale of the negroes belonging to the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON - sold on a credit of 12 months.

Negro woman Nelly       To H. TAUNTON            50.00
" Boy Dick             " S. Hill                  1,510.00
      $1,560.00
" man Joseph died previous to sale

1st Tuesday in January 1857
Thomas Amerson Admr
Court of Ordinary, May adjourned Term 1857
      It having been made to appear that the original sale Bill of which the above & foregoing is a copy in substance as well as the record thereof has been destroyed by fire. On motion - Ordered by the Court that the same be established in lieu of said destroyed original. That this order & said copy sale bill be spread on the minutes of this court and then that the said be recorded in the book kept for the purpose.
      Recorded Sept 4th 1857, W.J. Collins Ordy

Return of Thos Amerson Admr.
The estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd.
To Thomas Amerson Admr Dr

21       To      Ordinary       as pr voucher       No 1       2.25
14       "       W.W. Hill T.C.       " " "             " 2       4.48
14       "       Ordinary                              " 3       4.00
20       "       "                              " 4       2.00
4       "       "                              " 5       1.00
3       "       "                              " 6       9.25
      "       S. Rose & Co.                        " 7       8.50
      "       S.W. Bedenbaugh T.C.                  " 8       6.39
6       "       Thos. Dixon Shff. on fi fa                  " 9      164.75
19       "       A.M.K. Swift                        " 10       18.49
3       "       S. Rose & Co.                        " 11       8.50
21       "       Fish & Robinson                        " 12       20.00

To amt of commissions due of the above       12.48
      $262.09
      [sic]
Cr
To amt cash for Bale cotton in Macon at the time of the death of said Penelope Taunton      42.86
" amt recd for hire of Joe & Nelly both for the year 1856       10.00
" amt recvd for hire of Boy Dick for the year 1856       162.00
      214.86
The negro man Joseph mentioned in the Bill of Appraisment
died in the summer of 1856 & before he was sold.

Georgia, Macon County. Before me W J Collins ordinary in & for said County personally came Thomas Amerson & being duly sworn deposeth & saith that above return is just & true as it now stands. Sworn to & subscribed before me This Sept 23rd 1857. Signed: Thomas (T) Amerson. W J. Collins. Ordy

No. 2: D.C.M. State Tax, 2.35.8. County Tax, 2.12.2. Total, 4.48.0. Recd of PENELOPE TAUNTON her State and County Tax for 1855. Signed: W.W. Hill T. C. M. C.

No. 3: Recd of Thomas Amerson as Adm of PENELOPE TAUNTON Decd four dollars for Tempory [sic] letters & order to hire negroes Jany 14th 1856. W J Collins Ordy

No. 4: Recd of Thomas Amerson Admr on Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON two dollars for recording Inventory & sale Bill of said Estate, March 20, 1856. W J Collins Ordinary

No. 6: Recd of Thomas Amerson Admr on Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON nine 25/100 Dollars for letters, Bond, Appraisment & Order appointing him Admr. This March 3rd 1856. W J Collins Ordy

No. 7: Thomas Amerson Adm of PENELOPE TAUNTON
      To S. Rose & Co.      1856       Cr.
            To advertising in Georgia Journal & Messinger (sic)
June 4            for leave to sell land      60 days      5.00
Nov 12            Sale of negores            40 day      3.50
      $8.50
Received of Thomas Amerson eight dollars and fifty cents In payment of the above. S Rose & Co

No. 8: Recd of Thomas Amerson Admr on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON his State & County tax 1856. $6.39. S W Bedenbaugh T. C.

No. 9: Received of Thomas Amerson admr on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON deceased one hundred and sixty four dollars & 75 cents in full payment for sundry fi fas in my hands against said deceased. January 6th 1857. Thomas Dixon D. Shff

No. 10
Mrs. PENELOPE TAUNTON Estate
1856            To A M K Swift Dr
Jny 10       To 1 pr white Gloves 50 1pr star rings 50      1.00
      ¼ yd Swiss muslin 15½ yds Lace      .26
      1 " White Ribbon 10 1 " Jackonet muslin 50      .60
      12 " Jackonet muslin 50 3.60 1 Spool thread 5      3.65
      6¾ " Homspun 14 \84 7 yds velvet @ 75\      6.09
      1 Block Ribbon 240 150 Brass Tacks 56      2.96
      Screws 12 2 Papers tacks 20 2 yds Homspun 25      .57
      2 lb nails 16 1 Block Ribbon 1.20      1.36
      6 yds fringe 25\ 1.50 1 yd Swiss muslin 50      2.00
      $18.49
Recd payment from the hands of Thos Amerson Admr., Feby 14, 1857. A M K Swift

Georgia, Taylor County. A.M.K. Swift personally appeared before me who after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that the within account is just and true to the best of his Knowledge and belief. Feby 19th 1857. Signed: A.M.K. Swift. H H Long JP

Received of Thomas Amerson administrator on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON Eighteen 49/100 Dollars for funeral expenses, Feby 19th 1857. John F Humphries, for A M K Swift

No. 11: Thomas Amerson Adm of NEWSOM TAUNTON
      To Rose & Co.       Cr
1856       To Advertising in Georgia Journal & Messenger
June 4       Leave to sell Lands       60 days       5.00
Aug 13       Sale of Land       40 days       3.50
      $8.50
Received of Thomas Amerson eight dollars and fifty cents in payment of the above account April 3rd 1857. S Rose & Co

No. 12
      Recd of Thomas Amerson adm on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON's estate twenty dollars for establishing papers in court of ordinary appertaining to said estate & making out returns &c. May 21st 1857. Fish & Robinson, Attys at Law. Recorded Nov. 13th 1857, W J Collins Ordy

Return of Thos Amerson adm. De bonis non, &c
The Estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd.
1856 To Thomas Amerson administrator de bonis non
Jany 14       To amt paid ordinary       as pr voucher             No 1      4.00
Mar 3       " " " "       " " "            " 2      9.25
Aug 4      " " " "      " " "            " 3      1.00
May 21      " " " Fish & Robinson                  " 4      10.00
To coms on the above      1.21
      $25.46
1857 Cr
Jany 1       By amt recvd for rent of Land (the place held by PENELOPE TAUNTON
            during her lifetime dower) for the year 1856      $100.00
" "            Sale of Lot of Land No. 231 in 1st Dist Macon Co.-Nov.1856      1,375.00
      $1,475.00

Georgia, Macon County. Before me W J Collins ordinary in & for said county personally came Thomas Amerson & being duly sworn deposeth & saith that the above Return is just & true as it now stands. Sworn to & subscribed before me this Sept 23rd 1857. Signed: Thomas (T) Amerson. W J Collins Ordy

[Note: Numbers 1 & 5 were not recorded]

Vouchers of Thos Amerson Adm de bonis non &c
No. 1: Recvd of Thomas Amerson Adm debonis non of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd four dollars for Temporary letters & order to rent land. January 14th 1856. W.J. Collins Ord.

No. 2: Recd of Thomas Amerson Adm debonis non on Estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd. nine & 25/100 Dollars for taking & recording Bond, Letters of Adm, order & Printers fee, This March 3rd 1856. W.J. Collins Ordy.

No. 3: Recd of Thomas Amerson Adm of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd & adm debonis non of NEWSOM TAUNTON two dollars for recording two orders to sell land & negroes of each estate, Aug 4th 1856. W.J. Collins Ordy.

No. 4: Recd of Thomas Amerson Administrator debonis non on the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON decd. ten dollars for professional services rendered in fixing up & making out Return &c. May 21st 1857. Fish & Robinson, Attys at Law. Recorded Nov 13th 1857, W.J. Collins Ordy

Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON
Estate Records Book - Macon County pages 394-397
Return of Thomas Amerson Admr.
The Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd
1857      To Thomas Amerson Admr Cr
      Amount paid heirs as per voucher       No. 1      $48.36
      " " C.A. Loyd TC TC            " 2      1.92
      " " B.F. & G.W. Newsom      " 3      26.25
      " " B.F. Newsom            " 4      105.00
      " " B.F. & G.W. Newsom      " 5      11.25
      " " " " " " " "            " 6      12.00
      " " B.F. Newsom note            " 7      190.51
      " " " " " "            " 8      7.26
      " " John Gaultney            " 9      6.72
      $1,209.27

Georgia, Macon County. Before me John M Greer Deputy Ordinary in & for said County personally came Thomas Amerson Admr of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd. & being duly sworn saith the above return is true. Sworn to & Subscribed before me January 6th 1858. Signed: Thomas (T) Amerson. John M. Greer D. Ordy

Voucher No. 1: Received of Thomas Amerson Administrator on the Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd. two hundred and twelve 09/100 Dollars each as our distributive share in the estate of NEWSOM TAUNTON so far as PENELOPE TAUNTON was our Guardian on said estate, November 28th 1857.
Signed: G.W. TAUNTON
      FRANCES (T) TAUNTON
      EMILY TAUNTON
      T.J. TAUNTON

No. 2: Recvd of Thomas Amerson Adm on the Estate of Mrs. P. TAUNTON 1 dollar 92 cents 4 mills for the tax for the year 1857. C.A. Loyd T.C.

No. 3: Thomas Amerson Adm on PENELOPE TAUNTON Estate.
1856            To B.F. & G.W. Newsom Cr
April 2       To Pills for Jo by H TAUNTON      50
May 7            " vt Jo Mild & med      2.00
" 9            " Do Do      2.00
" 11            " " "      2.00
" 13            " " "      2.25
" 16            " " "      1.50
" 20            " " "      2.75
June 3            " Pres & mcd for Jo by F T      2.00
" 25            " Medicine for Jo      .75
July 7            " Do " by Nelly      1.00
" 13            " Vt Jo Call & med      2.00
" 18            " Do " Mild Do      2.25
" 24            " " " "      2.75
Sept 11      " " " "      2.50
      $26.25

      Recd of Thomas Amerson Adm on the Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd payment of the above Account in full this the 17th of Oct 1857. B.F. and G.W. Newsom

Georgia, Taylor County. Personally appeared before me H.H. Long an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County B.F. Newsom one of the firm of B.F. & G.W. Newsom who being duly Sworn deposette & saith that the within account is just and true to the best of his knowledge & belief as it now stands stated this the 8th January 1857. Sworn to & subscribed before me This 8th of Jany 1857. Signed: B.F. Newsom. H.H. Long JP

No. 4: PENELOPE TAUNTON
      To B.F. Newsom Dr
Sept 10       To Vt negro call & med      1.25
12       " " " Dick mild & med      1.50
15       " " " " " " " night      2.75
17       " " " " " " "      2.00
19       " " self " " " " night      4.25
20       " " Dick & Em      3.75
23       " " Daughter " call med      1.75
25       " med for Em Quinine night      .75
27       " Vt self mild med Quinine night      4.00
28       " " Daugh Em mild & med      2.25
29       " " " " " " "      1.50
Oct 2             " " " " " " "      1.50
3             " " " " " " "      1.75
4             " " " " " " "      1.75
5             " " " " " " "      1.75
6             " " " " " " "      1.75
7             " " Em & Frances " " "      2.75
8             " " " " " " " "      3.00
9             " " " " " " " "      3.00
10       " " " " " " " "      3.00
"             " " " " " " " " night      4.50
12       " " " " " " Day      3.00
"             " " " " " " night      4.50
13       " " " " " "      3.00
14       " " " " " "      2.75
15       " " " " " " & cup Self      4.00
16       " " " " " "      2.50
17       " " " " " "      3.00
18       " " " " " "      3.00
19       " " Self & negro 1 Daugh Meph mild & med      5.00
20       " " " mild & med      1.25
21       " " " & 2 Daughters mild & med      4.00
22       " " " " 2 " " " "      4.00
23       " " " mild & med      3.50
24       " " " " " "      1.50
      $105.00
Recvd Payment by note June 10th 1853, B.F. Newsom

No. 5: PENELOPE TAUNTON
1856      To B F Newsom             Dr
Jany 4      To Vt Self mild & med      1.75
5 " " " " " "      1.75
6 " " " " " Quinine      2.25
8 " " " " " med      1.75
9      " " " "            2.25
10 " " " "            1.50
      $11.25

Recvd of Thomas Amerson Adm on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd payment of the above account In full this the 17th of Oct. 1857. B.F. & G.W. Newsom

Georgia, Taylor County. Personally appeared before me H H Long as acting Justice of the peace in and for said County B G Newsom one of the firm of B.F. & G.W. Newsom who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that the within account is just & true as it now stands stated this the 8th day of January 1857. Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 8th Jany 1857. Signed: B.F. Newsom. H H Long JP

No. 6: Mrs. PENELOPE TAUNTON
      To B.F. & G.W. Newsom Dr
1855
Jany 20      To vt self mild & med      2.25
Oct 11 " " " " " "      2.25
13 " " " "      1.50
15 " " " " " "      2.00
17      " " " "      2.00
20 " " " " " "      2.00
      $12.00

Georgia, Taylor County. Personally appeared before me H H Long an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county B.F. Newsom one of the firm of B.F. & G.W. Newsom who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that the within account is just and true to the best of his Knowledge & belief as it now stands stated. Sworn to & subscribed before me This the 8th of January 1857. Signed: B.F. Newsom. H H Long JP

      Recvd of Thomas Amerson Adm on the Estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON decd payment on the above account in full this the 17th of Oct. 1857. B F & G W Newsom

No. 7: $142.75 One day after date I promise to pay B.F. Newsom or bearer One hundred and forty two and 75/100 Dollars for value recvd with interest from the first of January last this the 10th of June 1853. Signed: PENELOPE (X) TAUNTON

No. 8: $5.75 May the 24th 1854 One day after date I promise to pay B.F. Newsom or bearer five and 75/100 Dollars with interest from the first day of January last for value received. Witness my hand and seal. Signed: PENELOPE (X) TAUNTON

No. 9: Recvd of Thos Amerson as administrator on the estate of PENELOPE TAUNTON deceased the sum of Six 72/100 Dollars in full payment on a fi fa of June Term 1854 in favor of [??] Herring, this Jany 1st 1858. Recorded Feby 9th 1858. Signed: John (X) Gaultney. W J Collins Ordy
     
Children of NEWSOM TAUNTON and PENELOPE AMERSON? are:
38. i.   ELI5 TAUNTON, b. Abt. 1810, Georgia; d. Bef. 21 Aug 1858, Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, LA.
39. ii.   HENRY TAUNTON, b. Abt. 1813, Washington Co., GA; d. Dec 1879, Camp Co., TX.
40. iii.   SARAH TAUNTON, b. Abt. 1815, Georgia; d. 8 Jan 1891, Taylor Co., GA.
41. iv.   NEWSOM TAUNTON, JR., b. 13 Nov 1818, Georgia; d. 11 Apr 1881.
42. v.   SUSAN B. TAUNTON, b. 6 Jul 1822, Georgia; d. 4 Apr 1892, Taylor Co., GA.
43. vi.   KIZZIAH TAUNTON, b. Abt. 1826, Macon Co., GA; d. 1 Jul 1844, Georgia.
44. vii.   JACKSON TAUNTON, b. 1828, Washington Co., GA; d. 27 Aug 1851, Macon Co., GA.
45. viii.   FRANCES TAUNTON, b. Abt. 1830, Georgia.
46. ix.   GEORGE WASHINGTON TAUNTON, b. 24 May 1830, Georgia; d. Bet. 1900 - 1910.
47. x.   THOMAS JEFFERSON TAUNTON, b. Abt. 1832, Georgia; d. 6 Aug 1864, Camp Douglas, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
  xi.   EMILY TAUNTON, b. Jan 1836, Georgia; d. 20 Mar 1927, Taylor Co., GA3.
  Notes for EMILY TAUNTON:
1860 Federal Census, Taylor County, Georgia, page 8, 741st District, Southern Division, lines 10-19:
Mitchell, J.D.            30      Georgia            Physician      $15,000 / $20,450
      Rebecca            70      Georgia            Domestic
TAUNTON, EMILY            34      Georgia            Domestic            -- / $250
McDowell, M.B._. [male]      16      Georgia            Farmer
      John W.            14      Georgia            Orphans
      Franklin            10      Georgia            Orphans
      Caroline            8      Georgia            Orphans
      Frances            6      Georgia            Orphans
Taunton, George W.      20      Georgia            Farmer
Mitchell, Benjamin F.      34      Georgia            Overseer            -- / $2,314
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1870 Federal Census, Taylor County, Georgia, page 285B, lines 34-38, 7 July 1870:
Mitchel, John            40      Georgia            Farmer            $8,000 / $7,000
McDowel, Frank [female]      13      Georgia            At School
      Carry            15      Georgia            At School
      Franklin            18      Georgia            Works Farm
TANTUM, EMILY            25      Georgia            Keeps House
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1880 Federal Census, Taylor County, Georgia, ED 75, sheet 43, lines 45-48, 24 June 1880:
Amerson, Sarah            67      Georgia            Farmer            GA/GA
      Pennie (D)      39      Georgia            At Home            GA/GA
      Georgia A. (D)      23      Georgia            At Home            GA/GA
TANTON, EMILY (Sis)      43      Georgia            At Home            GA/GA
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1900 Federal Census, Macon County, Georgia, ED 29, sheet 7B, lines 51-56, 9 June 1900:
Taunton, Charles            30      Mar 1870            Georgia            Farmer            GA/GA
      Katie (W)            22      Sep 1877            Georgia                        GA/GA
      Irvin L. (S)      4      Sep 1895            Georgia                        GA/GA
      Henry G. (F)      63      Jan 1836            Georgia                        GA/GA
      Ida (Sis)            26      Sep 1873            Georgia                        GA/GA
      EMILY (A)            63      Jan 1836            Georgia                        GA/GA
(Charles and Katie had been married for 6 years; Katie had 1 of 1 child living; Henry was widowed; Ida and Emily were single; Charles rented his home.)
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1910 Federal Census, Hicks, Macon County, Georgia, ED 60, sheet 9B, lines 58-64, 26 April 1910:
Bryan, J.C.            52      Georgia            Farmer - General Farm      GA/GA
      Emma (W)      46      Georgia                              GA/GA
      Bessie (D)      20      Georgia                              GA/GA
      Looch? (D)      19      Georgia                              GA/GA
      John (S)            16      Georgia                              GA/GA
      Earl (S)            9      Georgia                              GA/GA
TAUNTON, MISS EMILY (Bo)      73      Georgia                              VA/GA
(J.C. and Emma had been married 29 years; Emma had 7 of 7 children living; Emily was single.)
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1920 Federal Census, Macon County, Georgia, ED 57, sheet 7B, lines 54-58, 16 January 1920:
Taunton, Charlie H.            49      Georgia            Farmer - General Farm      GA/GA
      Catie (W)            44      Georgia                              GA/GA
      Lewis (S)            8      Georgia                              GA/GA
      Henry (F)            83      Georgia                              GA/GA
      EMLIA (Aunt)      83      Georgia                              GA/GA
(Henry was widowed; Emlia was single.)

  More About EMILY TAUNTON:
Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Cerebral Apoplexy (contributing factor: bronchial pneumonia)3
Fact 1: Never married

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