Alexander McEwen, son of Thomas McEwen and UNKNOWN Unknown. Born ± 1758 at NC, died Sep 27, 1825 at Oglethorpe County, GA, approximately 67 years Custom Field:<_FA Records reveal that he fought in the American Revolution.@@S726784@@Date of Import: Jul 31, 2003 [coosa1.ged] On June 1, 1773, Sir James Wright, the Governor of Georgia appointed by King George II, secured land by treaty from the Creek Indians. This land now comprises the counties of Wilkes, Lincoln, Elbert, and parts of Madison, Oglethorpe, Greene, Taliaferro, Warren and McDuffie. A fort named Ft. James was built at the Broad and Savannah Rivers and became the gateway into Georgia for settlers from Virginia and the Carolina's. Settlers registered there for tracts of land. On February 3, 1804, a Headright Land Lottery was conducted for Revolutionary War soldiers and an Alexander McEwen (who it is believed but not proven to be Robert's father) received 2 unsuccessful draws in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Based upon The History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, by Mrs. Florrie Carter Smith, 1970, it appears that Alexander McEwen served as the Oglethorpe County "Tax Receiver" from 1808 through 1809. This is taken from DOUGLAS CO., GA. GENEOLOGY written and edited by Joe Baggett. The will of one Alexander McEwen in Oglethorpe Co. (1825/1827) mentions wife Ann and children, including James H. Alexander McEwen received a grant of land in that county in 1800. Alexander's name is also found on the 1790 C. of Cumberland Co., NC, and in Abbeville Dist., SC, in 1790, as well as in records of Wilkes Co., Ga. in 1793. ( Children of James McEwen given in Florrie C. Smith's 1970 HISTORY OF OGELTHORPE COUNTY, GA.) Alexander McEwen witnessed the will of Ephraim Phair Aug. 27, 1793 in Wilkes Co., Ga. In his will, Ephraim Phair named daughter Ann McEwen. This info comes from GONE TO GEORGIA Jackson and Gwinnett Counties and their Neighbors in the Western Migration, compiled by William C. Stewart, National Genealogical Society, Washington, D.C., 1965. "Department has: D. S.; sworn testimony of Alexander McEwen and David Patrick that they had been near neighbors of John Tanner, deceased, for upwards of fifteen years previous to his death, and that to the best of their knowledge he never received any pay for losses sustained through the Creek Indians though he put in his claim in the executive department of this state; sworn to before William Lupkin, J. I. C., Oglethorpe County, Jan. 22, 1822. Also certificate signed by Wm. Lumpkin that Alex McEwen and David Patrick were men 'that may had ought to be credited upon their oath; Jan 22, 1822. 1p." (1) (1) Found in card files of the State Archives of GA by Ron Bridges on 12 Jul 1999. "Will of Alexander of Oglethorpe County, Ga. To son, Robert, one dollar; to daughter, Eliza C. Carruth, one dollar; to son, James H., one dollar; to son, Isaac A., one dollar; to grandson, M. P. McEwen, one dollar; to wife, Ann, land on which I now live, all horses, cattle hogs, sheep, household furniture, wagon, plantation tools, & Durbin carriage, with any monies that may be owing to me, during her natural life; if lot or lots be drawn in lottery, if lot, then that to wife. Wife allowed to sell or dispose of all the above mentioned property as she may think best, but at her death said property, whether increased or diminished, to son John N. If two lots be drawn, lot not wife's choice, be sold and after deducting expenses of grant, if price not exceed $300., balance to wife Ann and after her death to be disposed of as other property bequeathed her. Executors to sell lot of land no., 51 in 10th District of Early Co., and after deducting expenses of sale, proceeds to be divided equally between children; Robert, Eliza C., James H. and Isaac A. Executors: wife, Ann and son, John N. Witnesses: Thomas P. Edwards, Simeon Edwards, John H. Pharr, Thomas Edwards. Sep. 27, 1825 - March 8, 1827." (1) (1) Found in card files of the State Archives of GA by Ron Bridges on 12 Jul 1999. Married before 1777 at ? to: Elizabeth (?) Born at ?, died before 1792 at ? [coosa1.ged] Ron, My brother and I are still digesting your information! Don't think I've ever seen material with such complete source listings. My genealogy program is still DOS based and I don't know how to attach it to a Windows program. You asked for the I info I have on Alexander and Isaac mcEwen. I warn you - it is not nearly so complete as yours. 1. Alexander McEWEN -1750-1825, b prob Mecklenburg Co, NC sp Elizabeth Carruth 2 Robert McEwen 2 Elizabeth Carruth McEwen, b 1779, NC sp - James Carruth. 1776-1856, b Rutherford Co, NC 3 Elizabeth A Carruth, b 1801 3 Alexander L Carruth,3 Dec 1807-15 Nov 1887, b GA sp - Barbara Polk, b 1815, Madison Co, Ga] 4 James Carruth, b 1833, Ga 4 Elizabeth Carruth, b 1837, GA 4 Levi Carruth, b 1838, GA 4 Margaret Carruth, b GA m _____ Hutcherson 4 Robert Carruth, b 1843, GA 4 Sarah Carruth, b 1845, GA 4 Mary Carruth, b 1848, GA 4 John M Carruth, 1852-1929, Madison Co, Ga sp Jane E. "Jennie" Williford, 1851-1916, b pbly Bumcombe Co, NC 5 Leon A Carruth, b 1873, Ga 5 Martha Williford "Mattie" Carruth, 1875-1959, Madison Co, Ga sp - Henry Estee Beatenbough, 1873-1959, b Franklin Co, GA - all their children born Madison Co, GA 6 Johnnie Ralph Beatenbough, 16 Feb 1897-18 May 1899, 6 Horace Hughey Beatenbough, 23 Mar 1899-17 Feb 1977, sp Latrelle Hix, 19 Aut 1897-30 Aug 1976 6 Charles Edwin "Edd" Beatenbough, 3Oct 1901-3 Aug 1974 sp Mary Allene Fowler, 23 Aug 1903-6 Jun 1974 6 William Clifford "Cliff"Beatenbough,27 Dec 1905-12 Dec 1968 sp Minnie Will Fowler, 23 Oct 1906-5 Mar 1989 6 Clara Elizabeth Beatenbough, 27 Dec 1905 sp Paul Lee Fortson1 Apr 1904-23 Apr 1980 6 Robert King Beatenbough, 23 Jul 1908-26 Oct 1982 sp Orie Lee Dudley 6 Michael Beatenbough, 25 Jun 1910-15 Nov 1914 6 Thomas Reeder Beatenbough, 21 Sep 1912-3 May 1991 sp Eula Mae Fowler, divorced. m2. Reba Williams 5 James Carruth, 1878 5 Robert E Carruth, 1880 5 Amaie Carruth, 1884 5 Ethel Carruth, 1886 5 Katie Carruth, 1889 5 Addie Carruth, 1892 4 Henry P Carruth, 1856-1914, miller and artist 4 William M. Carruth, 1856-1908, miller 3 Carruth, 1810 3 Peggy H Carruth, 1811 3 James H Carruth, 1814 2 John M McEwen 2 James H McEwen 2 Isaac A McEwen, 1784-1850, b NC, d Madison Co, Ga sp Cinthia Carruth, 1790-1840, b Franklin Co, GA 3 there were 3 unknown daughters, dates not known 3 James Hill McEwen, 18 Jun 1811, GA-17 Jun 1895,Madison Co,GA. He was a local Methodist preacher sp Mary C. Stephens Strickland, 7 Jan 1821-15 Jul 1861, b SC, d Madison Co, GA - sp 2 Nancy J King 4 Mary Ann Catherine McEwen, 17 Oct 1842-16May 1916, Madison Co, GA sp James Mayfield Fowler, 25 Oct 1866-Franklin Co, GA, d 26 Apr 1923 Madison Co, GA 5 James Oliver Fowler b 6 Jan 1868 Franklin Co, Ga, -d 13 Aug 1939bur Madison Co, Ca sp Samantha J Beard, Aor 1870-1940 6 Emory Harvey Fowler 2 Sep 1891-15 Aug 1956 sp Gertrude Kilburn 1894-1987 7 Edward Harvey Fowler 9 Mar 1913-15 Sep 1976 sp Verba Evans 6 Wortie Fowler 26 May 1894-1986 sp Hoyt Dudley - m 2. --- Strickland 7 Janie Lee Dudley, b abt 1912 in GA 7 Corrie Sue Dudley, b abt 1915 in GA 7 Jimmie Lou Dudley, b abt 1919 in GA 7 Weyman Strickland (s/o spouse 2) married Clara Long 5 John Emory Fowler 11 Apr 1870 Franklin Co, GA - d 30 Aug 1950 Madison Co, Ga sp Mildred LaEunice Sims 10 Feb 1877 in Madison Co, GA, d 19 Mar 1958 6 Asa Hoyt Fowler 5 Mar 1897 Madison Co, Ga, d 12 Dec 1976 sp Reba Crowe 25 Aug 1905 Madison Co, Ga -d 5 Aug 1989 6 Leta Mae Fowler 15 Dec 1899, Madison Co, Ga-d5 May 1991 sp Hubert M Carey 12 Jan 1887 Madison Co, GA-d 11 Jan 1969 6 Oscar Haley Fowler 8 Aug 1901 Madison Co, Ga - d 30 May 1982 sp Vira Mae Crowe 13 Aug 1903, Madison Co, GA-d Sep 1988 6 Mary AlleneFowler 23 Aug 1903 Madison Co, Ga d 4 Jun 1974 sp Charles Edwin "Edd" Beatenbough 30Oct 1901-3 Aug _UNKNMost likely marriage ended due to death.@@S726784@@Date of Import: Jul 31, 2003 Children: 1. Robert Bort McEwenBorn ± 1777 at NC, died after 1850 at Gwinnett Co., GA. Occupation: at Different records mention him as a Reverend.; [coosa1.ged] It is recorded that Robert married Rachel Hawkins in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. At this point in time it is believed that Robert and Rachel continued their migration towards Gwinnett County, Ga., as they married in 1801 and Kirkham was born in 1802 in Gwinnett County. It has been recorded (The Descendants of George Evans) that Robert received a land grant for his service as a private in the Georgia Militia. However, on 3 May 2003, I was informed via e-mail that he did not receive a land grant for his war service. An Alexander McEwen received a land grant of 10 acres in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Robert received two draws in the 1805 Georgia Land Lottery in Oglethorpe County because he was married and for no other reason. Both his draws were blanks meaning he got no land. The northeast territory of Georgia includes Gwinnett Co., which was ceded in 1818. This action resulted in a migration of citizens and Robert and Rachel McEwen were a part of this movement. This part of Georgia was considered frontier country complete with a rudimentary network of roads. During the War of 1812 with Great Britain, Robert’s only brother, James, was a Corporal. While going to war was not a popular view in New England, the South and Western territory Congressional "War Hawks" favored this action as a way to gain the land including Canada and Florida. It is not known where James served, although further research may uncover some information. During the first U.S. Census conducted in this territory in 1820, it was learned that Gwinnett County was made up of 693 households. These households included 4589 inhabitants; 4050 whites, 539 slaves and 1 free black. Each home averaged 6.5 people and 23 percent owned slaves. Each home averaged 3.5 slaves, and 6 of those heads of households that owned slaves were women. The McEwen family were not slave owners. Robert was a farmer as well as a minister, and the 1850 census shows that he valued his real estate at $190, at the age of 73. Research into the McEwen ancestral line has lead to the following observations which have yet to be confirmed. Through family records, the earliest confirmation of the direct line begins with Kirkham (Jasper), who was born in Gwinnett Co., Georgia, in 1802. Family records state that Kirkham's parents were Robert Bort McEwen and Rachel Hawkins. The 1820 census shows Robert as the head of a household in Gwinnett County that consisted of one white male between 16 and 26, & Kirkham was 18, at that time. The census also show two white females between 0 and 10, and two between 10 and 16 years of age. According to the 1820 U.S. census records, James H. McEwen was the head a household in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It is currently believed that he is an uncle of Kirkham McEwen, although no positive proof has been obtained. These family records indicate that while Robert relocated from North Carolina to Georgia, his brother James settled in Tennessee. However, if James settled in Tennessee, records indicate he later return to Cobb Co., GA and died there. Research has uncovered the following information. No McEwen grave markers exist in Gwinnett County, although records show that Robert and Rachel are buried at the Stone Mountain village cemetery. All marriage records prior to 1840 were destroyed in a courthouse fire in 1871. The Athens, Georgia newspaper (The Athenian), reported a petition in the Court of Ordinary by Kirkham on September 28, 1827, that one John Butler, deceased, had sold 50 acres of land to Kirkham. Kirkham also successfully participated in a land lottery in 1827 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. This land was located in Maddux number 12, district 13, section 1; and Wallis number 117, district 2, section 2. Robert McEwen drew a Cherokee Land Lottery - Third District 4th section 142. He did not receive a land grant for his war service. An 2. Elizabeth C. McEwenBorn Dec 17, 1779 at NC, died after 1860 at GA, at least 81 years [coosa1.ged] She may have died in Madison Co., GA 3. John N. McEwenBorn between 1780 and 1790 at ?, died at ? [coosa1.ged] 1827 GEORGIA LAND LOTTERY, Statewide SEC DIST LOT NO. NAME RESIDENCE CAPT. DIST. COUNTY OF DRAW 2 9 116 McEwen, John N. Oglethorpe County Hills Muscogee County Researched by Ron Bridges on 22 Mar 2003. 4. James Hill McEwenBorn Feb 23, 1782 at NC, died May 26, 1844 at Randolph Co, GA, 62 years, buried at Causey Chapel, Cobb Co., GA Custom Field:<_FA LN LAST NAME FIRST NAME ====================================== 276 11 McEwan James H. In this Census there are two males under ten years old and one male between the ages of 26 and to 45 years old. There are two females under ten years old and one female between the ages of 16 and and twenty six. James' last name is misspelt. He was living near his brother Robert. John M., Robert, Martha, and Emily lived in the Paisley/Umatilla, Florida area during the mid to late 1800's, according to Frank R. Owen in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Randolph, Alabama 5. Isaac Alexander McEwenBorn 1784 at NC, died between 1850 and 1860 at Madison Co, Ga, 75 or 76 years |
2nd marriage Alexander McEwen, son of Thomas McEwen and UNKNOWN Unknown. Married ± 1792 at GA (approximately 33 years married) to: Mary Ann Pharr Born at ?, died 1844 at ? Custom Field:<_FA Family records, oral & written, state she is the second wife of Alexander McEwen.@@S726784@@Date of Import: Jul 31, 2003 [coosa1.ged] Will of Nathan Edwards 5 August 1818 Oglethorpe County Will Book B, Page 175 In the name of God, Amen. I, Nathan Edwards, Snr. of the county of Oglethorpe and State of Georgia, being weak of body but of sound & disposing mind & of perfect memory, yet calling to mind my mortality and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, think fit to make & ordain this my last will & testament. And first I give and recommend my soul to God, my body to the earth to be buried at the discretion of my exrs., and as touching what worldly property God hath given me in this life, I dispose of the same in the following manner & form. 1st It is my will that all my just debts be paid, for which purpose I allow my negro boy Reubin to be sold. 2nd I will & bequeath to my oldest sons Henry L. Edwards & John M. Edwards that part of my land lying on the west side of the still house branch, one third to Henry L. and two thirds to John M., John M.’s part to take in the still pond & spring; to them and their heirs and assignees forever. But be it remembered that my wife Cinthia Edwards to have the use & profits her lifetime. 3rd I give & bequeath to my daughter Lizy Harris one negro girl named Winney. 4th To my son Willis D. Edwards one negro boy named Bob. 5th To my daughter Achsah Edwards one negro girl named Sarah. 6th Will & bequeath to my wife Cinthia Edwards during lifetime or widowhood, all my land not above willed, my negro man Mingo together with all my other negroes, household stuff, plantation tools, horses, cows, sheep & hogs, except one bed & furniture and one cow to my daughter Achsah, which property given to my wife to be for her support and the support of my other children, Viz: Wm. W. Edwards, Nathan Edwards, Simeon Edwards, Thomas P. Edwards, Elijah N. Edwards, and for their support and for the schooling of the three youngest boys, to make them as good scholars as my other children; and at the death of my wife, said property to be divided equally amongst my younger children, beginning with Wm. Wade, but if any of said younger children should die in their minority, the property still to the younger as above; and if my son Wm. W. should, when he is twenty years of age, choose to live with his mother & work in the plantation, for him to a hand’s share in the crop or crops and also the same to all my other boys if they choose so to do. – comply as above – 7th I appoint my wife and my son Nathan to execute this my will & testament & that said son Nathan shall have the care of my wife & three youngest sons as long as he conducts with prudence & propriety. 8th I do revoke & disanull all former wills by me made. And declare this to be my last will and testament. Given under my hand & seal this 5th day of August 1818. Nathan Edwards Signed in presence of John H. Pharr John N. McEwen Alexander McEwen You John H. Pharr, John N. McEwen & Alexander McEwen, do solemnly swear that you saw the within named Nathan Edwards sign, seal, publish & declare the within instrument of writing to be his last will & testament & at the time of his so doing he was of sound mind & memory to the best of your knowledge & belief so help us God. Sworn to and subscribed in open court January Term 1820. Alexander McEwen, J. N. McEwen Recorded 8th January 1820 Mat Rainey, C.C.O. Child: |