Wrenacres
Ancestors and Family of Brian Scott Dickson and Kathleen Ann Boyle Dickson
Aletha Caroline Patterson
1869 - Yes, date unknown1. Aletha Caroline Patterson was born in Aug 1869 in Louisiana, United States (daughter of Rev. John Frederick Patterson and Martha Susanna Reaves Wren); and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485318912:1030:191555462
- _UID: D690583578BA44FC854840D7136948FE0B5B
- Census: 1 Jul 1870, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; Address:
3 Ward - Census: 20 Jun 1880, Union, Louisiana, United States
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Pleasant Hill, Sabine, Louisiana, United States
- Census: 5 May 1910, Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States
Notes:
From Cathy Myers Mattix: The family story says that after John (JD)'s death, Carrie left her children with her parents to go to New York to attend college. She later taught in women's schools, including college, throughout Mississippi and Louisiana, as far as can be determined, as well as in schools in the Indian Territories.. She lived into her 90s as did both her children. The family moved to Uvalde with her parents and sister, Mattie Dee. Mattie Dee and her husband, Seth Orndorff later moved to El Paso and Carrie and her father followed.
Birth:
The 1900 census records that she was born in May 1870.
Census:
In 1910, she is enumerated as Barrie Myers rather than Carrie Miles.Aletha married John D. Myers in 1890 in Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, United States. John died about 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Arthur Patterson Myers was born in Jan 1891 in Louisiana, United States; and died.
- Cecilia Myers was born in Oct 1892 in Louisiana, United States; and died.
2. Rev. John Frederick Patterson was born on 15 Feb 1841 in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States; died on 2 May 1932 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States; was buried in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485318925:1030:191555462
- _UID: D1D53822A67B4017BA84BAF9FF890CADAAB6
- Military: 14 Apr 1861, Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States; enlisted in Co. H (Wade's Battery), 1st Mississippi Light Artillery (Wither's Reg't)
- Military: 26 May 1865, Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States; surrendered and was paroled from Confederate service
- Census: 1 Jul 1870, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; Address:
3 Ward - Occupation: 1871, Mississippi, United States; became Methodist Episcopal preacher
- Census: 20 Jun 1880, Union, Louisiana, United States
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Pleasant Hill, Sabine, Louisiana, United States
- Residence: 1909, Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States; moved to Texas
- Census: 5 May 1910, Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States
- Census: 11 Apr 1930, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States; Address:
1101 Baltimore St - Residence: 1932, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States; living with his daughter; Address:
1101 Baltimore St
Notes:
Census:
In 1870, he is recorded as James F Patterson.
Census:
In 1880, he is enumerated as James F Patterson.John married Martha Susanna Reaves Wren on 15 Jan 1868 in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, United States. Martha (daughter of George Washington Wren and Sarah Bridges) was born on 8 Nov 1845 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 16 Jan 1918 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States; was buried on 17 Jan 1918 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Martha Susanna Reaves Wren was born on 8 Nov 1845 in Putnam, Georgia, United States (daughter of George Washington Wren and Sarah Bridges); died on 16 Jan 1918 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States; was buried on 17 Jan 1918 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485320729:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: 9HCT-86T
- _UID: 991D67395F904FF2B3E9D078AE491852CB4A
- Census: 15 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States
- Census: 1 Jul 1870, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; Address:
3 Ward - Census: 20 Jun 1880, Union, Louisiana, United States
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Pleasant Hill, Sabine, Louisiana, United States
- Census: 5 May 1910, Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States
Notes:
Sometimes seen as Martha Sansara Reeves
Birth:
BIRTH: IGI 7132826,95
Census:
In 1900, 4 of Mattie's 8 children are still living.Children:
- Mattie Dee Patterson was born in Nov 1886 in Louisiana, United States; and died.
- 1. Aletha Caroline Patterson was born in Aug 1869 in Louisiana, United States; and died.
- Levin Gridley Patterson died before 1900.
- George Wren Patterson was born in 1876 in Louisiana, United States; died in 1970.
- Thomas A. Patterson died before 1900.
- Sarah Ruth Patterson was born in 1878 in Louisiana, United States; died before 1900.
- Frederick Joseph Patterson died before 1900.
- Charles Lovick Patterson was born in 1880 in Louisiana, United States; and died.
Generation: 3
6. George Washington Wren was born on 7 Feb 1802 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States (son of George Wren and Alletha Dossey); died on 29 Jul 1884 in Sibley, Webster, Louisiana, United States; was buried in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485320710:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: KHG7-87K
- _UID: 372CE6FA3B4A4EF9A34FB4648C8F8BBD7C26
- Misc: 17 Mar 1820, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed deed for his father
- Residence: 1828, Putnam, Georgia, United States; witnessed a deed from Herod Bridges to Moses Harvey
- Census: 1830, Putnam, Georgia, United States
- Possessions: 1830, Putnam, Georgia, United States; 6 slaves
- Residence: 1830, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Residence: 1831, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Possessions: 1832, Georgia, United States; received land in the 1832 Georgia Land Lottery
- Residence: 1832, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Possessions: 28 Nov 1832, Putnam, Georgia, United States; bought land from Daniel W. Bowdin
- Residence: 1833, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Residence: 1 Apr 1835, Putnam, Georgia, United States; letter waiting at Eatonton post office
- Residence: 1836, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Residence: 1837, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Residence: 1838, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Misc: Sep 1838, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sat on Grand Jury
- Residence: 1839, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 314 - Census: 1840, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
310th District - Possessions: 1840, Putnam, Georgia, United States; 3 slaves
- Misc: Sep 1840, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sat on Grand Jury
- Possessions: 1 Jan 1842, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sold land to Wm. Dismukes
- Misc: Mar 1843, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sat on Grand Jury
- Misc: 8 Jun 1847, Eatonton, Putnam, Georgia, United States; attended a Whig meeting
- Possessions: 31 Dec 1849, Putnam, Georgia, United States; bought land from James J. Medlock
- Misc: Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sat on Grand Jury
- Census: 15 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 70 - Occupation: 15 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States; farmer
- Possessions: 15 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States; real property $1700 and 9 slaves
- Possessions: 1 Sep 1851, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; purchased 160 acres of public land; Address:
(now Webster) - Possessions: 1 Sep 1851, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; purchased 160 acres of public land; Address:
(now Webster) - Possessions: 1 Sep 1851, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; purchased 160 acres of public land; Address:
(now Webster) - Possessions: 1 Oct 1852, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; purchased 40 acres of public land.; Address:
(now Webster) - Possessions: 1 Sep 1853, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; purchased 40 acres of public lands.; Address:
(now Webster) - Census: 1 Jul 1870, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; Address:
3 Ward - Occupation: 1 Jul 1870, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; farmer
- Probate: 1889, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States
Notes:
Born in SC. Settled near Macon, GA. Moved to Minden, LA about 1845 or 1851. Lived in old Wren homestead (Andrew Jackson's birthplace) in Waxhaw County, on the border of NC and SC. Typical colonial gentleman.
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Notes for George Washington Wren (Bettty Wren)
!1802 Birth:Wren Family Bible, Carolyn Witrup, El Paso, TX.
!1828 MARR:Wren Family Bible, Carolyn Witrup, El Paso TX.
!1828 DEED:Putnam Co GA, DB-M-474, Herod Bridges to Moses Harvey, Wit:Geo. W. Wren.FHC-MF-0400940.
!1830 Census:Putnam Co GA, NA film 20, p209.
!1830 NOTE: Received land in 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery
!1850 CENSUS:Putnam Co GA, 15 Sept, 70th Dist, HH 183. Geo. W. Wren, M 48, b SC, Sarah, F 37, Margaret, F 22, Augustus, M 15, Geo. L. M 14,Sarah A. F 12, Wm. A. D. M 9, Monroe I. M 8, Martha F 3, Stephen, M 2,NOTE:Some of the information on this census is wrong. Ex-1. dau.Margaret wasn't living in this household at this time as she was married and living in Gwinett Co GA with husband & 2 children, Gwinnett Co GA, Pinkneyville Dist., 25 Oct, 1850, p227, HH 438, NA film 71. Ex-2, All in household were listed as born in SC. Only Geo W.Wren was b SC the rest GA [Wren Family Bible}. Ex-3, Second son listed was named Thomas Asbury, Monroe I was actually Alonzo Dossey,[WrenFamily Bible]
!1870 CENSUS:Bienville Pr. LA, Ward 3, Ringgold, p64, HH266, 1 Jul 1870, NA film 507. Geo. W. Renn, 68, farmer, real estate value $2800,Pp value $400, b SC, Sarah, 57, keeping house, b GA.
!1884 DEATH:Wren Family Bible Carolyn Witrup, El Paso, TX. NOTE:Cause of death was a cancer on nose.
!1889 PROBATE:Bienville Pr, LA, Conveyance B-2-590.
The 1860 census for Bienville Parish and Webster Parish Louisiana is missing.
Does not appear in the 1817 Putnam Co., Georgia tax list
Does not appear in the 1820 Putnam Co., Georgia tax list
Does not appear in the 1852 Putnam Co., Georgia tax list - probably moved to Louisiana in 1851.
Putnam county tax lists for 1817, 1820, 1824, 1830-1833, 1836-1839, and 1852 checked.
Oglethorpe county tax lists for 1815
There are GLO land purchases in 1859 in Red River Parish. These could be G.W. Wren or G.L.P. Wren, or someone else.
Census:
Enumeration: 00001-1001, 6 slaves, 9 people
Residence:
George W Wren is taxed for 0 polls, 101 1/4 acres 3rd class land and 101 1/4 acres pind land along Rocky Creek. Tax due $1.31 1/4
Residence:
George W Wren is taxed for 3 polls, 101 1/4 acres 2nd class, 101 1/4 acres 3rd class land along Cedar Creek. Tax due $0.99 1/4
Possessions:
22nd District, 3rd section of the lottery of the lottery, lot 308. Originally Cherokee County, now Floyd County.
George W. Wren resided in Kendrick's District, Putnam County at the time of the lottery.
Residence:
George W Wren is taxed for 5 polls, 101 1/4 acres 2nd class and 101 1/4 acres 3rd class land along Cedar Creek, and one two-wheel carriage. Tax due $1.38 1/4
Residence:
George W Wren is taxed for 5 polls, 50 acres 2nd class land, 202 1/2 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek, one two-wheel carriage. Tax due $1.22 1/4
Residence:
George W Wren is taxed for 5 polls, 126 acres 2nd class land, 126 1/2 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. Tax due $1.01 5/8
Note that he is recorded as George W Winn in this tax list
Residence:
George W Wren is taxed for 6 polls, 126 acres 2nd class, 126 1/2 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek.
Additionally, he is taxed for 160 acres in Floyd Co - District 22, lot 308, section 2, as well as two 40 acre plots (no district or lot recorded) in Cherokee Co.
Tax due: $1.32
Residence:
George W Wren is taxed for 6 polls, 126 acres 2nd class, 126 1/2 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek.
Additionally, he is taxed for 160 acres in Cherokee (supposed to be Floyd) Co, district 22, lot 308, section 3; 40 acres in Cherokee - District 3, lot 853, section 2, and 40 acres in Cherokee - District 4, lot 258, section 3.
Tax due: $1.32 1/2
Residence:
G.W. Wren was taxed for 6 polls, 126 acres 2nd class, 126 1/2 acres 3rd class land on Rocky Creek adjoining Pound, 105 acres 3rd class along Rocky Cr adjoining Dismukes, 1/4 acres 1st class adjoining Stanford.
Additionally taxed for 160 acres Floyd Co - District 22, Lot 508, section 1.
Tax due $1.37 1/2
Census:
Enumeration: 21001-10101, 3 slaves, 10 people
Possessions:
W 1/2, W 1/2, S 9, T 18, R 9
Possessions:
Purchased 4 tracts of land from an assigned military land warrant:
SW 1/4, SW 1/5, Section 5,
SE 14/, SE 1/4, Section 6
NE 1/4, NE 1/4, Section 7,
NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 8
Twp 19, Range 9
Possessions:
Purchased via assigned military warrant:
N 1/2, NE 1/4,
NE 1/4, NW 1/4
SE 1/4, NW 1/4
Section 9, Twp 18, Range 9,
Possessions:
Certificate 7497
NE 1/4, SW 1/4, S 9, T 18 N, R 9 W
Possessions:
Certificate 8950
SE 1/4, SW 1/4, S 9, T 19 N, R 9 W
Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64118418George married Sarah Bridges on 4 Sep 1828 in Putnam, Georgia, United States. Sarah (daughter of Herod Flourney Bridges and Margaret Ware) was born on 19 Apr 1813 in Greene, Georgia, United States; died on 25 Apr 1912 in Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States; was buried in Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Sarah Bridges was born on 19 Apr 1813 in Greene, Georgia, United States (daughter of Herod Flourney Bridges and Margaret Ware); died on 25 Apr 1912 in Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States; was buried in Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485315142:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: L4JQ-45N
- _UID: F6B4CDD226BB4A7EA7E7FFD9E44B0D34C86E
- Census: 15 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States
- Census: 1 Jul 1870, Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; Address:
3 Ward - Census: 5 May 1910, Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States
Notes:
Notes for Sarah Bridges
NOTE: The following two letters were written by Sarah Bridges Wren when she was in her nineties. The first was written in 1903 to Georgia Vickers Wren the wife of Sarah's son Dr. Alonzo George Wren. The envelope is missing but she writes... To Georgia Wren. Dear Daughter I send you this little history of my life which I have hastely writen,it is short and meager but I don't suppose that anyone would be interested in much that I could tell although I have seen a good deal of this world. with love I remain your mother Sarah Wren. Page 1. I was born in Green County GA the 17th of April 1813. went into Morgan Co where we lived until I was 6 years old, when I was carried to Putnam Co where I grew to womanhood. Was converted and joined the Methodist church in July 1828 was married the 7th Sept the same year to G. W. Wren of South Carolina. We settled in GA where we remained until 1850 when we removed to Louisiana in Jan 1851 where Mr. Wren died in Augt 29th 1884 and where 5 of our 8 children have died. I was Gloriously sanctified at the Rock Springs camp meeting in Putnam Co, GA in 1849 which bless the good Lord I still claim and hold on to____has always been very merciful and good to me and has given special answers to prayer. My blessed Lord has watched over me now for 90 years & 6 months and nere denied me one blessing that was best for me to have..he has given me good friends everywhere I go, and never permitted any serious harm to befall me. I feel that his abiding care has always been with me and in me to help and comfort me and now in my old age and infirmities he has not forsaken me, but gives me abiding witness of his Holy spirit to comfort and sustain me Glory to his name NOTE: The original letter is owned by Scott Dickson, Roswell, GA. The letter passed to him on the death of Norvelle Wren, Sept 1996,Prescott, AR. Scott was Norvelle's gt-nephew and Norvelle was gt-grandaughter of Sarah B. Wren.
The second letter....on envelope Mrs. Atticus Wren, Slaughter,Louisiana...post mark...Uvalde, Tex. Jun 24, 3pm, 1910. 1. Uvalde,Texas, Mrs. Agnes Wren dear grand daughter. I have been wanting to write to you for a long time but have put it off from time to time to feel well enough but I believe I get further from it instead of better and the truth is I am ashamed for anyone to see my writing because I can't read it myself after writing it. All the family think me better at least they talk that way, but I know my own feelings lest I and am not able to get around much have to be helped in and out at doors when I get out and when I..2..and when I ride which I seldom do I have tobe helped in and out of the carriage. all the family except Cecile Myers and myself are gone to plase on the river to give Mattie D. Orndorff and the children a outting while they are here. they have been here since the 9th of this month. Seth did not come with them but sent them with one of their neighbors who coming this way. you would be astonished to see how large Mattie D has grown and fine looking her children are. the oldest one is a little girl named Ruth Allis the boy's large named for this father....3...Seth Beauford Orndorff. Seth is still working and trading and going ahead. I don't know where he will end but he is a stiring man sure roling. Wren has his new house done we are in it comfortably fixed up with lots of ground chickens to eat but Mattie fell down directly we moved here from getting one foot hung in some wire which was both ends buried inthe ground and loose in the middle she was hurt so bad that she has not been able in 3 months but she is a little better now...4..she suffered a sore mouth for a good while..could not do anything to hardly keep up but all is a little better now though not well. Mattie D thinks she will stay only one month if that some of the family will go home with her to help her with the children. I am broke down and must close. I hope you will write soon and give me all the news. I am nearly blind but still scratch a little to my loved ones. I close with many kisses to Atticus and the children from your grandmother Sarah Wren. The original copy of this letter was in the possession of Inez Wren Dupris, daughter of Atticus Wren. It is now owned by Wren Dupris, Port Arthur, TX. Wren is gt-grandson of GLP Wren.
!1828 MARR:1903 letter to Georgia Vickers Wren.
!1912 Death:TX Death Cert:143-11586.
Looking for where Sarah was living in 1880 and 1900.
1900 - Not with children Mattie, A.D, GLP
1880 - Not with children AD, GLP, Mattie
Birth:
BIRTH: IGI 7132826,96
!1813 BIRTH:1903 letter to daughter-in-law Georgia Vickers Wren; Wren family bible.
Census:
In 1910, only 2 of Sarah's 8 children were still alive.
Buried:
!1912 BURIAL: cemetery Uvalde, Tx. on Rt 91 about a mile west of town. A pedestal-shape stone about 4 ft. high with the inscription, Sarah Wren, Born Apr 17,1813, Died Apr 25, 1912, Age 99 yrs, 6 da. Placed in memory by her children and grandchildren.Notes:
Married:
I am unable to find a record of this marriage in Putnam County, which appears to have intact records during this period.Children:
- Margaret Alletha Caroline Wren was born on 28 May 1829 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 10 Aug 1852 in Sibley, Webster, Louisiana, United States; was buried in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States.
- John Thomas Asbury Wren was born on 31 Jan 1834 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 16 Aug 1905 in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, United States; was buried in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States.
- George Lovich Pierce Wren was born on 10 Jan 1836 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 8 Feb 1901 in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States; was buried in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States.
- Sarah Ann Catherine Wren was born on 28 Jun 1838 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 20 Jan 1852 in Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; was buried in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States.
- William Alonzo Dossey Wren was born on 6 May 1840 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 20 Jan 1867 in Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States.
- Alonzo Dossey Wren was born on 9 Aug 1841 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 18 Jan 1916 in Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Emmet, Nevada, Arkansas, United States.
- Monroe Wren was born in 1842 in South Carolina, United States; and died.
- 3. Martha Susanna Reaves Wren was born on 8 Nov 1845 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 16 Jan 1918 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States; was buried on 17 Jan 1918 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States.
- Alexander Hamilton Stevens Wren was born on 29 Nov 1848 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 14 Jul 1851 in Bienville, Bienville, Louisiana, United States; was buried in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States.
Generation: 4
12. George Wren was born about 1760 in Virginia, United States (son of William Wren and Mary Tomlinson); died in 14 Oct 1832–12 Mar 1835 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485320686:1030:191555462
- _UID: 411EE69D9EC6493BA25AD4EA7AFCF05E4860
- Military: 1780, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; served in in the South Carolina Militia
- Census: 1790, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
- Possessions: 6 Aug 1791, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; bought land on north side of Waxhaw Creek from John Crawford
- Misc: 12 Mar 1792, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed a deed from William Patton, James Patton, Elizabeth Patton, Mary Patton to Robert Ivey
- Possessions: 24 May 1792, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; bought land from Jesse Roper
- Misc: 7 Sep 1793, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed deed between Charles Miller and wife Margaret to Guy Wallace
- Misc: 26 Sep 1793, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed a deed from Jesse Roper and wife Biddy to James Avent
- Residence: 7 Apr 1794, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; appears in a survey of Moses White's property
- Possessions: Aug 1799, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; sold land for the Methodist Episcopal Church
- Census: 1800, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
- Misc: 20 Feb 1800, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed deed from John Anderson to Isaac Anderson
- Misc: 3 Dec 1801, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed a deed from Mark & Winney Meacham to John Collier
- Misc: 11 May 1805, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed a deed from Jesse Roper and wife Biddy to Isaac Anderson
- Misc: 4 Feb 1806, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed deed from Alexander Wren & wife Mary to John Collier
- Census: 1810, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
- Misc: 23 Feb 1810, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed a deed from Robert Hancock and his wife Sarah to Clem Hancock
- Misc: 14 Aug 1810, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed deed from Nathan Tomlinson to daughter Sarah Tomlinson
- Census: 1820, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
- Possessions: 17 Mar 1820, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; purchased land from James and Winifred Wilson
- Census: 1830, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
- Possessions: 6 Jan 1830, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; deeded land to his son Theodore
- Misc: 1 Oct 1830, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; participated in a jury over the murder of one slave by another
- Possessions: 18 Jan 1832, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; deeded land to his son Thomas D. Wren
- Probate: 12 Mar 1835, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Notes:
Deeds in Waxhaw Settlement refer to the wagon road there as being the state line. So, Waxhaw abuts the North Carolina line. Likewise, Twelve Mile Creek looks like it quickly flows into Mecklenburg Co., NC
Deeds here include deeds involving Andrew Jackson
Born 1760 in Virginia. Served in Revolutionary War.
Residence: Lived in Waxhaw settlement, SC
Notes for George Wren (Betty Wren)
!BIRTH-DEATH: Wren Family Manuscript-George Wren Patterson; Ct.of Equity, Lancaster Co SC Commissioners report,T. Thomason et al vs George Wren estate 1837-1871; FHL film 0024071.
!MARR-1: Wren Family Bible,copy from bible owned by Carolyn Witrup, El Paso; Halifax Co VA DBK 19, p15, Jul Ct. 1801
!MARR-2: 17 Mar 1813, Lancaster Co SC, Roll 18, George Wren & wife administrators of Archiball Kimball. George Wren married to widow Elizabeth Kimball & became guardian for her children
!MILITARY:SC REVOLUTIONARY WAR CLAIMS, AUDITED ACCT.
Military:
According to the Audited Accounts of the State of South Carolina, Mr. George Wren received 7 L 14 S 3 P for militia service in 1780 pursuant to an act of the General Assembly passed the 16th of March 1783. He was paid 9 XXXX 1785. He signed for his pay with his mark.
In 1791, he petitioned for his brother Theodore's back pay as well to the House of Representatives.
A committee of the House investigated this and determined that indeed Theodore did die in the service to the state during the Revolution and George Wren should receive his pay. So, this document provides proof of both George & Theodore's service.
Census:
Enumeration: 102, total household 3
This would imply that the family consists of George, Alletha, and a daughter. it also implies that George and Alletha are married by 1790 and that that daughter has likely died since none of the other children is that old.
Additionally, George is listed just a couple of houses away from Jno Tomlinson
Possessions:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book B, page 78, 6 Aug 1791, John Crawford of S.C. to George Wrenn of Lancaster Co. for L 100 sterling... land on N side of Waxhaw Creek adj. Robert Ivey, Moses White, Robert Lockhart, William Wrenn. John Crawford (seal), Wit: Benjn Perry, Bridges Pair (X), Thos Chadwick (X) Prov by Bridges Pair, 2 Feb 1792, before Hugh White, J.L.C.
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book C, p. 82, 12 Mar 1792, William Patton & James Patton & Elizabeth Patton & Mary Patton of York Co., S.C. to Robert Ivey of Lancaster Co., S.C. ... 180 1/2 A adj sd. Ivey ... William Patton (seal), James Patton (seal), Elizabeth Patton (+) (seal), Mary Patton (S) (seal), Wit: George Wren, Wike Ivey
Possessions:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book B, p. 173, 24 May 1792, Jesse Roper of Lancaster Co., S.C. to George Wrenn, for L 50 ... part of a grant to sd. Jesse Roper by Adam F. Brisbane in Dec 1791, near Hery Ivey ... Jesse Roper (seal), Wit: William Wren, James Roper
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book B, p. 269, 7 Sep 1793,m Charles Miller & wife Margaret of S.C., Lancaster Co., to Guy Wallace for L 50 sterling, land on N side of muddy branch, adj Nathan Tomlinson... Charles Miller (Seal), Margaret Miller (LS), Wit: George Wren, William Miller.
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book B, pp 279-280, 26 Sep 1792, Jesse Roper & wife Biddy of Lancaster Co., to James Avent of same, for L 10 sterling, 10 1/2 A on the waggon road adj. sd. Roper and Avent ... Jesse Roper, Biddy Roper (X) (Seal), Wit: David Cairns, George Wrenn, James Roper. Proved in Court (no date)
Possessions:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book F, p. 135-137, __ Aug 1799, George Wren and Allatha his wife of Lancaster Co., to Robert Hancock, John Tomlinson, Mark Meacham, Nathaniel Tomlinson, Nathan Tomlinson, Jesse Roper senr for $4.50 all the right of property adj Robert Lockert 1 1/2 acres to build a house of worship for the use of members of the Methodist Episcopal Church... George Wren (Seal), Allatha Wren (X) (seal), Wit: James Avent, Guy Wallace, William Cousar, Proved by William Couser, 10 Feb 1801 before Samuel Dunlap J.P
Census:
Enumeration: 11011-10411-0-2
4 free males
7 free females
2 slaves
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book G, p. 141, John Anderson of Lancaster Dist., planter, for $800 to Isaac Anderson, two negroes Ben and Sam, 20 Feb 1800.
Jno Anderson (X)
Wit: James Massy, George Wren, Allethia Wren
Proved by George Wren, 5 Mar 1808, before Saml C Dunlap, Q.U.
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book G, pp 12-13, Mark & Winney Meacham of the District of Lancaster, planter for L 49 s 8 d 4 sterling to John Collier, planter, 53 acres, part of 376 acres granted to Samuel Burnet on N side of Waxhaw Creek, on E side of Catawba River, 3 Dec 1801. Wit: George Wren, Nathaniel Tomlinson, Moses Heth. Mark Meacham (X) (seal), Winnefred Meacham (X) (Seal) Acknowledged by Mark Meacham 8 Feb 1806
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book F, p. 230, 11 May 1805, Jesse Roper and wife Biddy to Isaac Anderson for $400, 62 acres on lower side of Catawba River, Waxhaw Creek... Jesse Roper (Seal), Biddy Roper (X) (seal), Wit: George Wren, Thos Vincent, Guy Wallace, Proved by Wren 31 July 1805
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book G, p. 13-14, 4 Feb 1806, Alexander Wren & wife Mary of the dist. of Lancaster, for $151 to John Collier, planter, 41 1/2 acres, part of a granted to Saml Burnet adj Thomas Vincent, the sd John Collier, & Winnyfred Wren hers being part of a tract conveyed to George Wren to John Tomlinson, 4 Feb 1806
Alexr Wren (Seal)
Mary Wren (X) (Seal)
Wit: Guy Wallace, George Wren, Clem Hancock
Proved by Guy Wallace, 8 Feb 1806
Census:
Enumeration: 22201-1131-8
7 free males
6 free females
8 slaves
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book G, p. 249, 23 Feb 1810, Robert Hancock and his wife Sarah of Lancaster District to Clem Hancock for $310 land on N side Waxhaw Creek adj Wm Porter.
Robert Hancock (seal)
Sarah Hancock (seal)
Wit: William Hancock, An. Anderson, George Wren
Proved by George Wren 19 Mar 1810 before James H Witherspoon J. Peace
Misc:
Lancaster County Deeds, Book G, p. 289, Nathan Tomlinson of Lancaster District, for love, good will, to his daughter Sarah Tomlinson, 14 Aug 1810, Nathan Tomlinson (X) (Seal), Wit: George Wren, Clem Hancock, Isaac Anderson. Proved by Isaac Anderson 6 Nov 1810 before Jos Draffon, J.P.
Census:
Enumeration: 010201-20101-0-8-0-0-2210-3020
Possessions:
James Wilson and Winifred Wilson his wife to
George Wren
all of Lancaster, South Carolina
for $1334
120 acres on the Catawba River
Witnessed: Henry Ivey, Theodorick Wren, George W Wren
Census:
Enumeration: 001100001-0130011-3011-3202
3 free males
6 free females
5 male slaves
7 female slaves
Possessions:
Recorded 29 Apr 1830
Misc:
George Wren served on a jury where a slave, Bob, was convicted of murdering another slave, Subry. Bob was subsequently executed and his enslaver petitioned the House of Represetatives for compensation for the loss of property.
Possessions:
Recorded 18 Jan 1833. This was an actual sale to Thomas D Wren, rather than a deed of gift as with Theodore.
Probate:
Theodore Wren, administrator
Died:
12 Mar 1835 - Thomas Thompson, et ux, Jesse H Hodges et ux sued for relief from the estate of George Wren, Theodore Wren, Administrator. Suit continued until at least July 1840.George married Alletha Dossey about 1788 in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States. Alletha (daughter of Caleb Dossey and Nancy Beech) was born in Maryland, United States; died before 1810 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Alletha Dossey was born in Maryland, United States (daughter of Caleb Dossey and Nancy Beech); died before 1810 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485316543:1030:191555462
- _UID: 8B2F70F9D84E4DA4B26116AC27C7F6B2A51C
- Misc: 20 Feb 1800, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; witnessed a deed from John Anderson to Isaac Anderson
Notes:
From Maryland.
Could have been a Dorsey.
Died:
Geo Wren remarried by 1810, Lancaster,SC, Estate of Archiball Kimbal (Betty Wren)Notes:
Married:
The international marriage index lists this as 1798. Clearly, it has to be by 3 Mar 1798 when the oldest child is born. But since there are 2 women listed in the 1790 census, I feel like this is mostly likely just before that census. Probably around 1788.
Notes for Alletha Dossey (Dorsey) (Betty Wren)
!MARR: Circuit Court Halifax Co.Va Bk.19 p12Children:
- Wren was born about 1790 in South Carolina, United States; died in 1811–1814 in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States.
- Ann B. Wren was born before 1802 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; died after 1832.
- Thomas Dossey Wren was born after 1802 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; died before 3 Jul 1837 in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States.
- Theodore Wren was born on 3 Mar 1798 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; died on 8 Aug 1840 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; was buried in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States.
- Mary Reeves (Rives) Wren was born on 27 Nov 1799 in Waxhaw, Camden District, South Carolina, United States; died on 11 Oct 1842 in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; was buried in Lancaster, South Carolina, United States.
- Angeline Wren was born before 1802 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; and died.
- 6. George Washington Wren was born on 7 Feb 1802 in Waxhaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States; died on 29 Jul 1884 in Sibley, Webster, Louisiana, United States; was buried in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States.
14. Herod Flourney Bridges was born about 1793 in North Carolina, United States (son of Solomon Bridges and Susanna Flourney); died on 2 Feb 1854 in Rapides, Louisiana, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485315121:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: L441-VV6
- _UID: 4500D17BD8164E9A8416B4C7A52DCE728E83
- Residence: 1813, Putnam, Georgia, United States; appears in tax list, Capt Tomlinson's district
- Possessions: 29 Jul 1816, Greene, Georgia, United States; purchased land from John Thompson
- Misc: 12 Feb 1820, Putnam, Georgia, United States; lost a book of IOU notes from various people, published in the Georgia Journal
- Census: 7 Aug 1820, Putnam, Georgia, United States
- Possessions: 19 Mar 1821, Putnam, Georgia, United States; bought 75 acres from J. Robertson
- Possessions: 1824, Putnam, Georgia, United States; 105 acres in Putnam County, 202 1/2 in Houston County; Address:
Captain William Allum's District - Possessions: 12 Jun 1824, Putnam, Georgia, United States; bought 15 acres from J. Robertson
- Possessions: 8 Oct 1828, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sold 2 1/2 acres in lot 208 to Moses Harvey for $12.50.
- Census: 1830, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
Mathies District - Residence: 1830, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Possessions: 9 Oct 1830, Putnam, Georgia, United States; bought 270 acres from the estate of Wm. Penifoy
- Possessions: 9 Oct 1830, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sold 270 acres, 14th District to McCarroll Penifoy for $500
- Residence: 1831, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Residence: 1832, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Residence: 1833, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Misc: 1 Oct 1834, Putnam, Georgia, United States; appointed to Grand Jury, Putnam Superior Court, September Term, 1834
- Possessions: 1836, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Possessions: 1837, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Possessions: 1838, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Possessions: 25 Jun 1838, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sold land to McCarroll Penifoy
- Possessions: 1839, Putnam, Georgia, United States; Address:
District 369 - Census: 1840, Putnam, Georgia, United States
- Misc: Aug 1849, Putnam, Georgia, United States; signed as security for sale of property
- Census: 5 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States
- Occupation: 5 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States; farmer
- Possessions: 5 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States; real property $3000 and 17 slaves
- Possessions: 20 Dec 1851, Putnam, Georgia, United States; sold land to Mary Pounds
Notes:
Who is Thomas Bridges? A brother, father, other? Found in Greene County at the same time as Herod.
Does not appear in the 1817 Putnam Co., Georgia tax list
Does not appear in the 1820 Putnam Co., Georgia tax list
Does not appear in the 1852 Putnam Co., Georgia tax list - probably moved to Louisiana in 1851
Putnam county tax lists for 1817, 1820, 1824, 1830-1833, 1836-1839, and 1852 checked.
Why do I think that Herod & Margaret were married in Greene County?
Residence:
Interestingly, Herod bridges is just one page away from Lewis Deshazo. And John Tomlinson, clearly a relative of Mary Tomlinson Wren, is the captain.
Misc:
State of Georgia, Putnam County. This is to notify those to whom it may concern that I, Herod Bridges, did on the 12th day of February, 1820, loose from my pocket a book containing the following notes: On Joseph Parks of Morgan County, sixteen $25.00 notes.. one note on Locklin Johnston of Putnam County for $16.00... one on Edward Gallin of Morgan County for $12.00 ... one note on John Ward of Greene County for $17.00 ... one on Sion Hudson of Morgan County for $14.00 ... all persons are forewarned against tradin for the above described notes... (signed) Herod Bridges. Sworn to and subscribed before me, one of the acting Justices of Putnam County. (signed) B. Williams, J.P.
Census:
Enumeration - 10001-301, Slaves 0
Herod Bridges is in the same district as William K Deshazo. Mom's family and Dad's family are neighbors in 1820.
Possessions:
Herod Bridges paid 2 polls, had 105 acres of 2nd quality land in Putnam County on Rocky Creek and 202 1/2 acres of pine land in Houston County in the 14th district, lot number 91. The Houston county land looks like it could be a land lottery lot.
Possessions:
Witnessed by G.W. Wren
Census:
Enumerated as 211001-111101-121-0011-Total 16
Residence:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 5 polls, 300 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. Total Due $1.93 3/4
5 polls indicates that he must have 4 slaves.
Possessions:
This appears to be a case where Herod Bridges sold land to McCarroll Penifoy and then bought it back from the estate of Mc. Penifoy's father William the same day. Perhaps it was a land exchange with the estate - like for like. The descriptions of the property are similar and along the same waterway.
Possessions:
This appears to be the 2nd half of a land exchange.
Residence:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 8 polls, 300 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. Tax due: $2.15 3/4
8 polls indicates that he owned 7 slaves
Residence:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 11 1/2 polls, 300 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. 11 1/2 polls indicates that he owns 10 slaves. I am not sure what the 1/2 poll indicates.
Residence:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 12 1/2 polls, 300 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. Tax due: $2.14
Possessions:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 11 1/2 polls, 700 acres 3rd class land along Harrikin Branch, adjoining Pounds. Tax due: $2.27 1/2
Possessions:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 8 1/2 polls, 520 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. Tax due $1.65
Possessions:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 8 polls, 420 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. Tax due $1.70
Possessions:
Herod Bridges is taxed for 8 polls, 420 acres 3rd class land along Rocky Creek. Tax due: $1.77 1/2
Census:
Enumeration: 1000001-0011101, Slaves 311-21, Total 13
Misc:
120 acres of land... levied as the property of William M. Roby, to satisfy executions or Fi Fas in favor of Benamin Moseley; Herod Bridges and B.W. Sanford, security; levy made by Edmond O'Neal. (Signed) H.J. Dennis, SheriffHerod married Margaret Ware in 1812 in Greene, Georgia, United States. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Ware and Mary Sarah Jimerson) was born about 1797 in Lincoln, Georgia, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Margaret Ware was born about 1797 in Lincoln, Georgia, United States (daughter of Thomas Ware and Mary Sarah Jimerson); and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 162485320318:1030:191555462
- _FSFTID: KG8T-V3K
- _UID: B9C0C235707C48AFAB6911661BE3D6B466B8
- Census: 5 Sep 1850, Putnam, Georgia, United States
Children:
- 7. Sarah Bridges was born on 19 Apr 1813 in Greene, Georgia, United States; died on 25 Apr 1912 in Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States; was buried in Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, United States.
- Elizabeth Ann P. Bridges was born on 11 Apr 1815 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 9 Dec 1890 in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, United States; was buried in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, United States.
- Andrew Jackson Bridges was born on 8 Jan 1817 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 26 Nov 1896 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, Texas, United States.
- Solomon Thomas Bridges was born in 1818 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died in Columbus, Colorado, Texas, United States.
- Martha Bridges was born in 1819 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died in Minden, Webster, Louisiana, United States.
- Susanna Bridges was born in 1821 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died in Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States.
- Samuel Bridges was born in 1823 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, United States.
- Mary Bridges was born in 1825; died in Kyle, Hays, Texas, United States.
- Henry Wharton Bridges was born in 1827 in Greene, Georgia, United States; died before 1865 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States.
- Herod Flourney Bridges, Jr. was born in 1828 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died in 1866 in Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, United States.
- James Pierce Bridges was born in 1829 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died in 1892.
- Asbury Fletcher Bridges was born on 8 May 1832 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; died on 27 Oct 1912 in Marble Falls, Burnet, Texas, United States.
- Samuel J. Bridges was born in 1833 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; and died.
- Wiley A. Bridges was born in 1835 in Putnam, Georgia, United States; and died.