Genealogy Report: Descendants of Samuel Gann
Descendants of Samuel Gann
53.Solomon4 Gann (Ignatious Nathan3, Adam2, Samuel1) was born Abt. 1798 in Washington Co, TN, and died August 26, 1884 in Hamilton Co, TX.He married Malinda Miller Abt. 1831 in TN.She was born Abt. 1812 in TN, and died Abt. 1865 in Hamilton Co, TX.
Notes for Solomon Gann:
From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94
!His brother-in-law, George Washington Massingill, was getting together a wagon train to go t o Texas to help Sam Houston with his fight against Mexico.Soloman and his family joined u p with George and sister, Mary Polly, and 100 other folks.Because of harsh winters in thei r part of the country, the group did not get started until the spring of 1837.They arrive d in Texas in the fall of 1837.The fight for independence from Mexico had been won by the c ourageous people of Texas, and they were ready to settle their state.The Republic of Texa s was generous with its most available natural resource, its public land. "Headright" grant s evolved to encourage immigration and also to reward native citizens.Heads of families wh o were living in Texas on Mar. 2, 1836 were eligible for grants of 4,605 acres.Those who im migrated from Mar. 1, 1836 to Oct. 1, 1837 could receive 1,280 acres, while those who immigra ted from Oct. 1, 1837 to Jan. 1, 1842 could be granted 640 acres, with sons 17 years of age r eceiving 320 acres.In Dec, 1837 Soloman Gann was granted 640 acres of land in what was the n Nacogdoches County.As head of family, George Massingill received 640 acres, also his marr ied son, Henry, 640 acres.So the Tennesseans settled in the Shawnee Prairie areas which lat er became a part of Angelina County.A son, Isaac, was born that December.It is said he wa s born in an Indian bark hut because there had not been time for the new settlers to build ho mes.The land was fertile and produced fruit, nuts, and wild game.In the 1850 census of An gelina County, Solomon is listed: age 52, a stackkeeper, Malinda age 38 and children Mary 17 , Nathan 13, Isaac 12, Matilda 10, John 8 and Samuel 6 months. Soloman came to Hamilton Count y to live along the Leon River.Soloman worked for James Kuykendall.In Aug. of 1884 at th e age of 86 Soloman's long journey was over and he was buried beside his wife Malinda.
More About Solomon Gann:
Fact 2: Kuykendall farm, Hamilton Co, TX
Notes for Malinda Miller:
From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94
More About Malinda Miller:
Fact 2: Kuykendall farm, Hamilton Co, TX
Children of Solomon Gann and Malinda Miller are:
| 286 | i. | Mary5 Gann, born Abt. 1833 in TN.She married Allen Proctor March 16, 1852 in Angelina Co, TX. |
| Notes for Mary Gann: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 |
| 287 | ii. | Nathan Gann, born March 22, 1836 in Washington Co, TN; died November 26, 1886 in Hamilton, Hamilton Co, TX.He married Althea Jemima Massingill September 24, 1865 in Angelina Co, TX; born August 22, 1844 in Angelina Co, TX; died September 30, 1912 in Hamilton, Hamilton Co, TX. |
| Notes for Nathan Gann: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 !Nathan and Jemima soon moved to the Hamilton County, Texas area. In the 1880 census of Hamilton County, Soloman is listed age 83, living with Nathan and Jemima. Also listed are childred Julia, R. L. Frances, Calvin Martin, Charles, Nathan Harve and Susan.Nathan was a veteran of the Civil War. !The cemetery where this family is buried is a private cemetery, which was once owned by Nathan Gann.He told his wife he would like to be buried there.To get to the cemetery go Northeast on Farm to Market Road #2905 about six miles. Just before you reach the Leon River turn West by Dave Massingill's house.The cemetery is about a quarter of a mile down the road on the left-hand side.It is enclosed by an iron fence. |
| More About Nathan Gann: Fact 2: Upper Gann Cem, Hamilton Co, TX |
| Notes for Althea Jemima Massingill: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 |
| More About Althea Jemima Massingill: Fact 2: Upper Gann Cem, Hamilton Co, TX |
| 288 | iii. | Isaac Gann, born December 28, 1836 in Angelina Co, TX; died March 04, 1906 in Hamilton Co, TX.He married Mary Elizabeth Whittington Lee April 09, 1860 in Angelina Co, TX; born September 08, 1844 in Morehouse Parish, LA; died March 03, 1932 in Hamilton Co, TX. |
| Notes for Isaac Gann: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 !Isaac served in company organized in Hamilton County for protection of frontier against Indians.Served in the Company of J. M. Rice organized in Hamilton County for the Protection of the Frontier under the Act of Dec. 15 1863. |
| More About Isaac Gann: Fact 2: Lower Gann Cem, Hamilton Co, TX |
| Notes for Mary Elizabeth Whittington Lee: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 !Mary E. W. Gann applied for a widow's Confederate Pension, 26 Mar. 1928. "Lived in Texas nearly all my life, present residence 64 years." |
| More About Mary Elizabeth Whittington Lee: Fact 2: Lower Gann Cem, Hamilton Co, TX |
| 289 | iv. | Sarah Matilda Gann, born March 10, 1840 in Angelina Co, TX; died July 11, 1876 in Hamilton Co, TX.She married William Hosea (Hosey) Underwood February 10, 1857 in Jonesville, Angelina Co, TX; born January 1839 in Butler Co, AL; died August 20, 1912 in Kaufman Co, TX. |
| Notes for Sarah Matilda Gann: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 |
| More About Sarah Matilda Gann: Fact 2: Lower Gann Cem, Hamilton Co, TX |
| More About William Hosea (Hosey) Underwood: Fact 2: Terrell Co, TX |
| 290 | v. | John Gann, born April 10, 1840 in Angelina Co, TX; died February 20, 1915 in Millersview, Concho Co, TX.He married Sophrona Essor; born June 23, 1843 in AR; died December 24, 1919 in Millersview, Concho Co, TX. |
| Notes for John Gann: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 |
| More About John Gann: Fact 2: Millersview, Concho Co, TX |
| Notes for Sophrona Essor: From Anne Limmer, Deer Park, TX. |
| More About Sophrona Essor: Fact 2: Millersview, Concho Co, TX |
| 291 | vi. | Elizabeth Gann, born Abt. 1844 in Angelina Co, TX. |
| Notes for Elizabeth Gann: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 |
| 292 | vii. | William Gann, born Abt. 1845. | ||
| 293 | viii. | Samuel Gann, born Abt. 1850 in Angelina Co, TX. |
| Notes for Samuel Gann: From Bobbie Gann Bishop, 1404 W. Ave H, Lovington, NM 88260-5014. 5/14/94 |
Notes for Lucinda Gann:
From Wm R Gann, 7406 Englewood Ln, Raytown, MO 64133-6913 (816) 353-7172.
Notes for Jacob Harmon:
From Joy Gann Brown, Hillsborough, NC.
From Wm R Gann, 7406 Englewood Ln, Raytown, MO 64133-6913 (816) 353-7172.
More About Jacob Harmon:
Fact 2: Schmidt's Mill, Talladega Co, AL
Children of Lucinda Gann and Jacob Harmon are:
| 294 | i. | Susan5 Harmon, born June 1825 in Washington Co, TN; died Aft. 1900 in Talladega Co, AL.She married James Franklin May 20, 1860 in Talladega Co, AL; born March 19, 1819 in KY; died September 01, 1887 in Talladega Co, AL. |
| More About Susan Harmon: Fact 2: Talladega Co, AL |
| More About James Franklin: Fact 2: SchmidtsMill Cem, Talladega Co, AL |
| 295 | ii. | William Harmon, born 1826 in Washington Co, TN. | ||
| 296 | iii. | Ira Harmon, born 1827 in Washington Co, TN.He married Samina Madden August 02, 1849 in Talladega Co, AL. | ||
| 297 | iv. | John Harmon, born 1832 in Washington Co, TN. | ||
| 298 | v. | Francis M. Harmon, born 1835 in Talladega Co, AL. | ||
| 299 | vi. | Permelia C. Harmon, born February 1836 in Talladega Co, AL; died 1902 in Talladega Co, AL.She married Bernard Schmidt September 07, 1862 in Talladega Co, AL; born May 19, 1831 in Saxony, Germany; died October 24, 1901 in Talladega Co, AL. |
| More About Permelia C. Harmon: Fact 2: LIncoln Cem, Lincoln, Talladega Co, AL |
| More About Bernard Schmidt: Fact 2: Talladega Co, AL |
| 300 | vii. | Amaline Harmon, born 1839 in Talladega Co, AL. | ||
| 301 | viii. | Andrew J. Harmon, born September 13, 1840 in Talladega Co, AL; died January 19, 1893 in Talladega Co, AL.He married Martha E. Collins; born November 21, 1847; died July 25, 1908. |
| More About Andrew J. Harmon: Fact 2: Presbyterian Cem, New Lebanon, Talladega Co, AL |
| More About Martha E. Collins: Fact 2: Presbyterian Cem, New Lebanon, Talladega Co, AL |
| 302 | ix. | Elbert Harmon, born 1844 in Talladega Co, AL.He married Sarah Watkins March 04, 1871 in Talladega Co, AL. | ||
| 303 | x. | Elbridge Harmon, born April 22, 1846 in Talladega Co, AL; died November 08, 1885 in Talladega Co, AL. |
| More About Elbridge Harmon: Fact 2: SchmidtsMill Cem, Talladega Co, AL |
| 304 | xi. | Joseph S. Harmon, born 1848 in Talladega Co, AL.He married Esther Gover August 12, 1869 in Talladega Co, AL. |
| Notes for Joseph S. Harmon: !Marriage recorded in Marriage Book C, Page 208, Talladega Co, AL. |
| 305 | xii. | Ester Harmon, born 1849 in Talladega Co, AL. |