Enslaved of Thomas Haynes of Bedford County Virginia - Estate Appraisal 1806

Thomas Haynes was born in 1776 in Bedford County, Virginia and died in 1806 also in Bedford County, Virginia.  He was the son of John Edward Haynes who was born 12 March 1753 in Hanover County, Virginia and his wife Joicey Anderson who was born in Hanover County, Virginia and died Bedford County, Virginia.

Thomas Haynes - Appraisement of Estate
Taken 1 March 1806     Recorded 25 Dec 1809

Appraisers:  William Quarles and David Saunders

Negro man named Samuel   $90
Negro man Harry   $120
Negro man Peter   $125
Negro man Ned   $130
Negro man George   $130
Negro woman Sarah   $20
Mulatto woman Rachel   $60
Negro woman Isabel   $70
Negro woman Dinah   $90
Negro woman Milley   $100
Negro boy Flanders   $75
Negro boy Daniel   $75
Negro boy Pleasant   $60
Negro boy Caleb   $50
Negro girl Ann   $40
Negro boy Braxton   $25
Negro girl Syphea   $15
Negro boy James   $80
Negro girl Hannah   $65
Negro boy Washington   $60

Bedford County VA Will Book C [Vol 3-4 180-1817]

Note:  To my knowledge I am not related to this Haynes family. While researching someone else I came across this document and because it listed the enslaved, I saved it to share.

1809 Division of 13 Slaves of Enslaver Abraham North in Bedford County, Virginia

 

Abraham North, deceased, Division of Slaves

15 Dec 1809, Bedford County, Virginia

Thomas sold to Benjiman Robinson for $123   [Benjiman Robinson -  Son in Law of Abraham]

Shadrack and Moses sold to David Jones for $162  [David Jones - Son in Law of Abraham]

Stephen and Jacob sold to William Miller for $124  [William Miller - Son in Law of Abraham]

Peggy and child Judah sold to William Rucker for $130 [William Rucker - Son in Law of Abraham]

Aggy and child Sarah sold to David North for $80  [David North s/o Abraham]

Linda and Jordan sold to John North for $140   [ John North s/o Abraham]

Lucy and James sold to Executors of Mrs. Nancy Austin for $140 [Nancy Austin d/o Abraham]

Bedford County Will Books Vol 2 1802-1803  Vol 3-4 1803-1817 pg 218

Note: this document followed the probate records for someone in my family. Because it names enslaved, I saved the information.  I did a quick search for more information on Abraham North, but found nothing for certain. 

UPDATE - I've found more information about Abraham North and about his children who purchased his enslaved.

Abraham North's Children

• John North  born 1745
• David North  1755-1828
• William North  1760-1782
• Sarah "Sally" North 1760-23 Aug 1865  md William Rucker
• Susannah North 1764-1853
• Elizabeth "Betsy" North 1766-23 Nov 1861
• Nancy North  1768-1870 md Thomas Austin
• Patsey North 1770-1825 md David Jones

John North was born 1745 in Bedford County, VA.  He married Sarah Eppes in 1775.

1809 Enslaved purchased from his father's estate
Enslaved Linda and Jordon - $140

David North was born 1755 and died 1828 both in Bedford County, VA.  He married Elizabeth "Betty" Rucker 1745-1795

1809 Enslaved purchased from father's estate
Enslaved Aggy and child Sarah - $80

1810 Census Bedford County, VA
15 Slaves

1820 Census Northern District, Bedford County, VA
20 Slaves:  4 M under 10, 2 M 14-25, 1 M 26-44, 1 M 45+, 6 F under 10, 3 F 14-25, 2 F 26-44, 1 F 45+

Sarah "Sally" North was born 10 Jan 1761in Bedford County, VA and died 23 Aug 1865 in Arno, Williamson County, TN.  She married William Rucker who was born 24 July 1756 in Amherst County, VA and died after July 1826 in Murfreesboro, Williamson County, TN. Sally and William were married 7 Mar 1782 in Amherst County, VA by James Rucker. Abraham North was Surety.

1809 Enslaved purchased from father's estate
Enslaved Peggy and child Judah - $130

1810 Census  Bedford County, VA   William Rucker

17 Slaves

1820 Census  Northern District,  Bedford County, VA   William Rucker
19 Slaves:  5 M under 14, 1 M 14-25, 1 M 26-44, 6 F under 14, 2 F 14-25, 2 F 26-44, 2 F 45+

24 July 1826  -  Will of William Rucker written;  Probate Oct 1826
Will Books Vol 4-5  1825-1834  pg 140   Oct Term 1826

... to my wife Sarah, the plantation and land whereon I now live. together with all my stock of every description,....  also the following negroes Violet, Charlotte, Milly, Easter, Isaac, Peggy, Clary?, Peter, Mandy, Lorenzo, Daw/Dow, Selery/Seleny, Ben, Granville and Emily...
... to daughter Susannah EARLY, a negro girl named Jinny and a negro man named Nicholas ... I have already given her possession...
... to son Bernard a negro man named Siversan? Suiersa, which I have already given him possession on...
... to dau Nancy DOUGLASS a negro named Rachel... I have already given her possession...
... to son John a negro boy named George...
... to son William a negro boy named Jack... already given possession of... also a negro boy named Luck for whom he has paid me $330. $300 of this was already given to my daughter Nancy Douglass in place of a negro I give the said negroes Jack and Luck to my son William...
...to my daughter Sally Downing/Douring/ Dawing a negro woman  Mira and her child Dalmanvillia, and a negro girl named Cinderella...
... to dau Lucy HATCHER  a negro girl named Vicy and the tract of land containing 100 acres on which my  son in law William Hatcher now lives..
...to my daughter Melinda a negro woman named Judy and her child named Jordan, also a negro girl named Margarett
... to daughter Keturah BURNS a negro woman named Louiza, and a negro girl named Leaura/Learuna? ...
... to daughter Elizabeth Rucker, a negro man named PHILIP HUBBARD and a negro woman named Marilla...
... at wife Sarah's death...  to have the negroes laid off in lotts, as nearly equal as value as possible, allowing a lott to each child...
Executors: sons John Rucker, William Rucker, son in law Benjamine Rucker
Written 24 July 1826
Witnesses: N Adams, Co S Webb, Tho J Douglass

Susannah North 1764-1853 both in Bedford County, VA.  She married Benjamin Robinson on 24 Mar 1783 in Bedford County, VA. Abram North was Surety. Benjamin was born 1756 in Virginia.

1809 Enslaved purchased from Abraham's estate
Enslaved Thomas $123

Elizabeth "Betsy" North  born 1755 and died 23 Nov 1861 in Haywood County, TN.  She married William Miller who was born 1760 in Caroline County, VA and died 15 Aug 1841 in Haywood County, TN.

1809 Enslaved purchased from Abraham's estate
Enslaved Stephen and Jacob  $124

1850 Slave Schedule Dist 1, Haywood TN
39 Slaves:  70 M, 65 M, 65 M, 65 M, 50 M, 30 M, 20 M, 15 M, 13 M, 17 M, 11 M, 10 M, 10 M, 8 M, 7 M, 11 M, 3 M, 2 M, 1 M, 80 F, 60 F, 55 F, 40 F, 30 F, 50 F, 35 F, 26 F, 25 F, 22 F, 17 F, 12 F, 7 F Mu, 5 F, 5 F, 3 F, 3 F, 25 F, 

1860 Slave Schedule Dist 1, Haywood TN
20 Slaves; 6 Slave Dwellings:  90 F, 75 M, 60 F, 57 F, 52 M, 45 M Mu, 38 M, 25 M, 36 F Mu, 32 F, 28 F, 14 M, 13 F, 12 F, 11 F, 10 B, 8 F Mu, 5 F, 5 F, 2 F

Her daughter Susan:
10 Slaves:  55 M, 30 M, 55 M, 28 F, 27 M, 13 M, 11 M, 7 f, 23 M, 20 F

Nancy North 1768  1870   Nancy married Thomas Austin 1766  1856.

1820 Census Southern District Bedford County, VA    Thomas Austin
4 Slaves: 1 M 14-25, 1 < 26-44, 1 F 14-25, 1 F 26-44

1830 Census Bedford County, VA    Thomas Austin
9 Slaves:  2 M under 10, 1 M 10-23, 1 M 36-54, 2 F under 10, 1 F 10-23, 1 F 24-35, 1 F 36-54

1840 Census Bedford County, VA   Thomas Austin
12 Slaves:  3 M under 10, 1 M 10-23, 1 M 24-35, 5 F under 10, 1 F 24-35, 1 F 36-54

1850 Agricultural Schedule  Southern Division, Bedford County, VA    Thomas Austin
600 acres

1856  Transfer of land from Thomas to son David on March 11: 
... in consideration of the natural love and affection...one dollar in hand... certain tract of land lying and being in the county of Bedford... bounded by... containing 150 acres...
* Just before his death Thomas Austin gave land to several of his children.

Mar 1858-Dec 1868  Settlement of Inventory and Accounts of Thomas Austin decd.
Cash paid to heirs from Estate Sale held 12 Nov 1857. "Sales of perishable property"
Wm N Austin $210
Elizabeth Pollards heirs $210
David Austin $210
Nancy Williams heirs $210
_?_ Preson heirs $210
Esther Adams $210
Abram Austin $210

Patsey North was born1770 and died 1825 both in Bedford County, VA.  Patsey married David Jones.  Patsey and David married 1794 in Bedford County, VA. John North and William Miller were Sureties. David Jone was born 1768 in North Carolina and died 1839 Bedford County, VA.

1809 Enslaved purchased from Abraham's estate
Enslaved Shadrack and Moses  $162

1810 Census Bedford County, VA   David Jones
20 Slaves

1820 Census Northern District, Bedford County, VA   David Jones
9 Slaves:  1 M under 14, 3 M 14-25, 3 M 26-44, 1 F 14-25, 1 26-44

1830 Census Bedford Co VA   David Jones
7 Slaves: 1 M 10-23, 2 M 24-35, 2 M 36-54, 1 F 24-35, 1 F 36-54

Will of David Jones    Written 14 Jan 1839; Probate 28 Jan 1839   Bedford County, VA
... [wants the tract of land he lives on , on the N fort of Otter River, to be sold to settle his debts.]
... remaining portion of my estate to my wife Martha for her use and benefit so long as she may live... my two negro men Shadrick and Ransom be assessed for the support of my wife and my daughter Martha Jones Jr...
... if practicable that my son David Jones, Jr shall take charge of the property bequeathed to his mother and shall manage it for her...
...
Executor: son David Jones Jr
Witnesses: William S Otey, William Powell, William Gates

Will of Thomas North - possible father of Abraham North
Written 16 Dec 1793    Acknowledged by Court 17 Feb 1794    Probate 2 June 1794

... to son Thomas... negroes Abram, Sarah, Lewis, Peg, Goyrus?
... to son Anthony one Negroe man Ambrose and one Negroe man named Stephen...
... to dau Susanna Cox... negroes June, Chales, Jude...
... to grandson James North one Negroe woman Luce and on child Alley...
... to grand daughter Polley North one negroe Dinah ...
...to granddaughter Frances North one negroe named Aggy..
...I lend to Frances Dodson during her natural life one negroe woman named Cloe and at her death Cloe and her increase to return to my children above named.
... to son William one negroe woman named old Bell and one negroe boy named Georg
... to son Richard one negroe woman named great Bett and one negroe man named Cuff...
... to son Abram one negroe Dick and one named Sal ...
 ... to son Reuben one negre named Sue and one named Fan...
... I lend to Elizabeth Loe during her natural life one negroe and one named Luce and at her death Luce to go to her son Gilber Loe
... to Elizabeth Loe ... furniture
[Wants plantation, stock, etc sold to discharge debts. Anything left to divided between sons William, Richard, Abram and Reubin.
Executors: friend Francis Thorton, son Thomas.
Witnesses: Obadiah Edge, William B Edge, William Smith.

Samuel Hairston Family, Enslavers, of Bedford County, Franklin County, Henry County Virginia including 1835 Estate Inventory of Enslaved

Samuel Hairston was born 25 Sep 1755 in Bedford Co VA and died before 5 Jan 1835 in Franklin Co VA.  He was the son of Robert "of Marrowbone" Hairston 1719/1724-1791 and Ruth Stovall 1730-1808.  He married Judith Sparrell Saunders who was born 25 Jan 1769 in Bedford County, VA and died 23 Nov 1809 in Franklin County, VA. 

Children of Samuel and Judith:

• Robert Hairston 1791-between 1851- 1859
• Mary Hairston 1793
• Ruth Hairston 1794-1832
  
• Peter Hairston 1799-1839  Married Ruth Stoval Hairston
• Ann Marshall Hairston 1802-1888
• Samuel Saunders Hairston 1804-1850
• Letitia Hairston 1808-1858
  

1820 Census  Franklin County VA
41 Slaves and 3 Free Colored Persons
Slaves: 
10 M 14-25,
8 M 26-44,
1 M 45+,
3 F under 14,
11 F 14-25,
6 F 26-44,
2 F 45+.
FCP:  3 M under 14
 

Will of Samuel Hairston - written 4 Nov 1834 and filed with the court 5 Jan 1835 - Franklin County, VA.  Franklin County Will Book 4 page 290

In the name of God Amen, I Samuel Hairston Sr., of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia now being on my bed of affliction, but of sound mind and disposing memory thank God for the same and wishing to dispose of ~ worldly Estate which it has pleased God to bless me with, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament.

Item 1st. My Will and desire is that all the perishable part of Estate shall be immediately sole at a reasonable credit and the money arising there from to pay all my just debts and should that be insufficient to pay all my just debts, then it shall beleft with my Executors hereafter to be named to sell such other portion of my Estate to pay the balance of my just debts that they may think most
advisable after all just debts and funeral expences is paid off I dispose of the balance of ~ Estate in the manner and from the following.

Item 2nd I give and bequeath unto the Lawful begoten heirs of my son Robert Hairston by his wife Elizabeth one certain tract or parcel of land contain ins three hundred and eighteen acres lying on the waters of Rnnnet Bay in said County to the same more or less, also one seventh part of my negroes to them and to their &c. But all the above named property to remain in the hands of my said son Robert Hairston to use for raising his family or to divide it amongst his children at any time he may think proper, or should he die then descresionary with him on his death bed, when the division shall take place, but neither hands nor negroes herein given to my son Roberts children to be in no way used for any debts my said son has contracted or may hereafter contract but sold for use of his children.

Item 3rd. I give unto my son Peter Hairston and my son-in-law Marshall Hairston all my lands lying on Nicholas Creek in said County to be Equally divided unto them and to their heirs forever.

Item 4th. I give unto my son Peter Hairston one seventh part of all my negroes to him and to his heirs forever.

Item 5. I give unto my son-in-law Marshall Hairston one seventh part of my negroes unto him the said Marshall Hairston and to his heirs forever.

Item the 6th. I give to my son Samuel Hairston one certain tract or parcel lying in the said County beginning at a red oak on my line and running in direction of my cross fence to Callaways line, thence with said Callaways line to my son Samuels divin line to the corner white oak thence on east to a gum, then with my line to the beginning. Also one other tract of land in Floid County on Pine Creek containing by survey two hundred and ninety eight acres, be the same more or less, also one seventh part of my negroes to him and his heirs forever, both land, and negros.

Item 7. I give unto my son-in-law Joab Early who married my daughter Ruth, two tracts of land in said County lying on waters of Nicholas Creek Known by the name of the bays land containing three hundred and forty five acres both tracts be the same more or less also one seventh part of my negros unto him and to his heirs forever.

Item 8th. I give unto my daughter Laticia Hairston all my tract of land wherein I now live not otherwise disposed, of also a set of tabler one bord twelve new chairs together with all the furniture in the roam. I also give her one seventh part of all my negros over and above them
named in my memorandum unto her and to her heirs forever.

Item 9. I give unto my grand son Samuel R. Callaway son of John Callaway who married my daughter Mary Hairston one tract of land lying on the mountain known by the name of the Aseur land containing one hundred and forty-eight acres be the same more or less also one fourteenth part of' my negros unto him and to his heirs forever.

Item 10. 1 also from the misconduct of Mary Callaway her harsh and ill treatment to me has caused me to cut her off' by giving her five shillings, who is the daughter of John and Mary Callaway and sister to the above S. H. Callaway. The other fourteenth part not bequeathed to be equally divided between all the legatees before named.

Item 11. I do hereby constitute and appoint my three sons, Robert Hairston, Peter Hairston, Samuel Hairston and my son-in-law Joab Early, Executors to this my will and testament, making void all other Wills heretofore by me written, I also further desire that my Executors shall not be called on to give security for their true performance, believing they will do Justice to all I request further that my executors layoff one acre of land and inclose for a burying ground for my family at the present grave yard that no one legatee shall lay claim to but for the use of all.

As witness whereof I have hereunto set my ,hand and affixed my seal this the seventh day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Signed sealed and Saml Hairston (Seal) acknowledged in the presence of S. P. Rovall, James S. Whillington, Jess x Willikin, Richard U. Taliaferro.

A codicil to this my last Will and Testament, witnesseth that in case my son Robert should move from the Countery that the land given his children in the body of my will I hereby authorize my Executors to sell said land and lay out the proceeds thereof for the benefit of his children as expressed in its true meaning in the body of my will also any property real or personal not mentioned in the body of my Will shall be sold by my Executors and the proceeds there of be equally divided amongst the distributers named in my Will except two lots which I have in the town of Mount Pleasant in Franklin County, I give and bequeath them to my son Samuel Hairston and to his heirs forever, as witness my hand and seal this the 8th day of
November 1834, witness.
S. P. Hovall Samuel Hairston (Seal).
James S. Whittington
Richard M. Taliaferro
Amd. This is to certify that for a length of time back that I gave to my daughter Leatitia Hairston the following property, Chaney a negro woman Suck, Shoober. Tonnah, Daoey, Surey, Jack. Norrah. For ever a good horse bridle and saddle &c. 2 Feather beds and furniture and twelve head of good cattle over and above what is allowed her in my Will to take possession of at at my death.
Given under my hand this fourth day of November 1834.
Samuel Hairston Sen
Henry T. Callaway
John Cassell.
S. P. Stovall.
James S. Whittington.
Richard M. Taliaferro.
At a Court held for Franklin County at the Court house the 5th day of January 1835.
This last Will and Testament of Samuel Hairston Sr., deceased together with the codicil hereto annex was produced in Court and proved by the oath of Sander P. Stovall and Richard M. Taliaferro two of the Subscribing witness hereto and ordered to be recorded. And on motion of Samuel Hairston Jr., and Joab Early two of the Executors therein named who made oath and gave bond (the testator desiring that no security should be required) in the penalty of twenty thousand Dollars conditioned according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form liberty being reserved to the other Executor in said Will named, to join in the probate when they think fit.
Teste. Caleb Tate C. F. C.

 

Estate Inventory and Appraisement was filed in Franklin County, VA on 7 Jan 1835 by appraisors Moses Green, Thomas Helms, and Richard M Taliaferro.  It included the following enslaved:

Slaves belonging to the Estate:
Daniel  550
Peter  550
Randal  500
Washinton  400
William  400
Harriet and child Marshall  400
Easter Daniels wife  300
Sule Easter  400
Vina and child Fanny  400
Eliza and child Innis  475
Mary  100
Jackson  150
Crockett or Crockell  100
Melio? 350
Rhoda  275
Charlotte  200
Abram  150
Jude  50
Malinda and child Amey  300
Matilda  300
Sind ?   300
Sean  150
Old Sampson  150
Jack Waterman ?  250
Pato   300


SAMUEL and JUDITH'S CHILDREN:

Robert Hairston b 20 Jan 1791 and d 1857 Franklin County, VA.  He married Elizabeth Hairston Woods 1793-1875. They lived at Hunters Hale 1833.

1820 Census Franklin County VA - Robert Hairston
19 Slaves:
1 M under 14,
5 M 14-25,
1 M 26-44,
2 M 45+,
1 F under 14,
5 F 15-25,
1 F 25-44,
3 F 45+

1830 Census  Franklin County VA - Robert Hairston
23 Slaves: 
2 M under 10,
6 M 10-23,
2 M 24-35,
5 F under 10,
5 F 10-23,
1 F 24-35,
2 F 36-54.

1840 Census Franklin County, VA - Robert Hairston
8 slaves: 
2 M 10-23,
4 F 10-23,
2 F 36-54

1850 Slave Schedule  Franklin County VA - Robert Hairston
35 Slaves:
M 59,
M 41,
M 55,
F 44,
F 40,
F 22 Mulatto,
F 3 Mulatto,
M 2 Mulatto,
F 22,
F 21,
F 15,
F 2,
M 19,
M (blank),
M 20,
M 10,
F 10,
F 24 Mulatto,
F 7,
M 6,
F 4,
F 1,
M 64,
F 56,
M 16,
F 45,
M 17 Mulatto,
F 24,
M 5 Mulatto,
M 3 Mulatto,
M 7,
M 20,
F 25,
F 4,
F 2.



William Hairston, MD  1819-1903 s/o Robert Hairston 1791-1857 and Elizabeth Hairston Woods 1793-1875. and grandson of Samuel Hairston.  William married Prudence Callaway

1860 Slave Schedule  South Western District Franklin County VA - William Hairston
1 Slave:  50 M B

Listed just before Ruth Hairston with 1 55 M B
Then Elizabeth Hairston with 2 55 F B
*Then Elizabeth Hairston with 16 Slaves: 29 F Mu, 27 M B, 26 F B, 25 F Mu, 24 F B, 13 F Mu, 11 M Mu, 4 F Mu, 2 M Mu, 11/12 M Mu, 4 F B, 2 F B, 11/12 M B, 11/12 M B, 4 M B, 11/12 M B

*presumed to be William's mother
** In 1860 William and his sisters living with their mother.


Samuel Hairston was born 1829 Franklin County VA and died 1895 Henry County VA. He was the son of Peter Hairston 1799-1839 and Ruth Stoval Hairston 1804-1838, and the grandson of Samuel Hairston 1755-1809 and Judith Sparrell Saunders 1769-1809.  This Samuel married Lucy M Estes who was born 1844 Pittsylvania Co VA and died 1872 in Henry Co VA.  Lucy was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Estes 1788-1868 and Elizabeth Miller Dix 1808-1878.   [Note: read about Lucy Estes Hairston's grandfather Benjamin Estes.]

1840 Census  Henry Co VA - Samuel Hairston
12 Slaves: 
2 M under 10,
3 M 10-23,
3 M 24-35,
1 M 55-99,
1 F 10-23,
1 F 36-54,
1 F 55-99.

1860 Slave Schedule  Henry Co VA - Samuel Hairston
36 Slaves: 
65 F B,
44 M B,
41 M B,
37 F B,
32 F B,
32 F B,
30 M B,
28 F B,
26 F Mulatto,
24 F B,
18 F B,
18 F B,
16 F B,
12 F B,
12 M B,
12 M B,
10 F B,
9 F B,
8 F B,
8 F Mulatto,
8 F B,
6 M B,
6 M B,
5 F B,
3 F B,
3 F B,
2 F B,
2 F B,
2 F B,
1 F B,
1 F B,
1 F B,
4/12 F B,
8/12 F B.
Same Employer: 37 M B, 16 M B.

1870 Census Horse Pasture, Henry Co VA - Samuel Hairston
Also living with this family:  Amy Taylor, age 28 born VA, Black, House Servant.



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Enslaved of the Benjamin Estes Family of Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Mississippi

Benjamin Estes Sr was born about 1748 in Spotsylvania County VA and died 22 Jul 1816 in Bedford County VA.  He was the son of Abraham Estes 1697-1759 and Elizabeth Jeeter d 1775.  Benjamin married Cecelia Rebecca "Selah" Thorp 1750-1816. Their Children: Triplet, Nancy (Mrs Fears), Elizabeth (md Hughes), Lucy (md Morton), Joel, Benjamin, Thomas, William, Elisha, Edmund, Thorpe, Selah (md Cowherd), Martha (md Nance), Sarah (md Noel) and John who died young.

1810 Census Bedford Co VA
11 Slaves

Children of Benjamin Estes and Cecelia Thorpe - known enslavers:

Benjamin Estes II was born 1788 in Bedford Co VA and died 1868 in Cascade, Pittsylvania Co VA  [s/o Benjamin Estes 1748-1816 and Cecelia Rebecca "Selah" Thorpe 1750-1816]  Benjamin married 1. Peggy Neal.   2. Elizabeth "Eliza" Miller Dix who was born in 1808. She was the daughter of Thomas Dix and Lucy Miller of Henry Co VA.  [Eliza's sister Martha md Mr Winston grandson of Patrick Henry; sister Nancy md Dr Houston, cousin of Gov Sam Houston of TX]   Their children: Joseph, Thomas, Edward, Elisha (never md), Benjamin, James Dabney, Lucy, and Emma.

1820Census Pittsylvania Co VA
9 Slaves
5 M under 14
1 M 26-44
1 F under 14
1 F 14-25
1 F 26-44

1830 Census Pittsylvania Co VA
22 Slaves:
3 M under 10
4 M 10-23
1 M 24-35
2 M 36-54
7 F under 10
2 F 10-23
1 F 24-35
1 F 36-54
1 F 55-99

1840 Census Pittsylvania Co VA
23 Slaves:
2 M under 10
3 M 10-23
3 M 24-35
3 M 36-54
1 M 55-99
3 F under 10
5 F 10-23
1 F 24-35
1 F 36-54
1 F 55-99



Joel Estes was born 22 Jan 1780 in Bedford Co VA and died 16 Jun 1851 in Haywood Co TN.  [s/o Benjamin Estes 1748-1816 and Cecelia Rebecca "Selah" Thorp 1750-1816] Joel married 1. Sarah "Sally" Langhorne Bates 1781-1825.  2. Mary Lee Wilson 1798-1871

1810 Census Bedford Co VA
15 Slaves

1830 Census Haywood TN
33 Slaves:
1 M under 10
5 M 10-23
6 M 24-35
4 M 36-54
1 M 55-99
5 F under 10
3 F 10-23
4 F 24-35
3 F 36-54
1 F 55-99



Triplett Thorp Estes was born1773 or 1778 in Bedford Co VA and died 8 Dec 1857 Henderson NC. He is buried in Hargrove Family Cemetery at Townsville, Vance Co NC. Triplett married 1. Martha Sally Lucas  2. Hannah Lee Basye  3. Elizabeth Betsy Gibson.

1810 Census  Charlottesville, Albemarle VA
20 Slaves

1820 Census Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co VA
5 Slaves:
1 M 14-25
1 M 26-44
1 M 45+
1 F under 14
1 F 14-25
PLUS  1 Free Colored Persons:
1 F under 14
1 F 14-25

1830 Census Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, VA
3 Slaves:
1 M 24-35
1 F under 10
1 F 10-23

1840 Census  Petersburg Center Ward, Dinwiddie County, VA
3 Slaves:
1 M 36-54
1 F 10-23
1 F 36-54

1850 Slave Schedule  Raglands, Granville, NC
27 Slaves:
80 M B
80 F B
75 F B
73 F B
60 F B
60 F B
62 F Mu
36 F Mu
10 M Mu
8 M Mu
6M Mu
3 M Mu
32 F Mu
9 F Mu
6 F Mu
6 F Mu
4 F Mu
2 F Mu
7 F B
3 F B
1 M B
33 F B
4 F B
16 F B
12 F Mu
10 F Mu
28 M B

 

William Thorpe Estes, MD, was born 9 Apr 1792 in Bedford County, Virginia and died 29 Apr 1871 Enterprise, Clarke County, MS. [s/o of  Benjamin Estes 1748-1816 and Selah Thorpe 1750-1806.]  William married Susan Hulet Shelton who was born 9 Jun 1804 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and died 6 Feb 1884 in Brandon, Rankin County, MS.  She is the daughter of Thomas Shelton Jr 1763-1857 and Sarah Barksdale 1762-1809.

1850 Slave Schedule Simpson County, MS
9 Slaves:
65 F Mu
25 F B
22 M B
21 F B
12 F Mu
10 M Mu
5 M Mu
3 M Mu
2 M Mu

1860 Slave Schedule Beat 3, Simpson Co MS
10 Slaves - 2 Slave Houses:
30 F B
16 M B
14 M Mu
14 M Mu
9 F Mu
6 F Mu
3 F Mu
20 F B
18 F B
4 M B

 

Edward Estes was born about 1797 in Bedford County, VA and died 29 Apr 1871 in Campbell County, VA. [s/o Benjamin Estes and Cecelia Thorpe.]  Edward married Catherine Hawkins.

1830 Census Bedford Co VA
5 Slaves:
1 M under 10
1 M 10-23
1 M 24-35
1 F 10-23
1 F 36-54

1840 Census  Northern Dist, Bedford Co VA
8 Slaves:
1 M under 10
2 M 10-23
3 F 10-23
1 F 36-54
1 F 55-99

1850 Slave Schedule  Northern Dist, Bedford Co VA
6 Slaves:
70 F B
50 M B
28 F B
7 M B
4 F B
1 7/12 B

Note:  The other Estes family of Henry Co: Jesse Estes md Betsy Napier. Md 2 Mariah d/o John Fortune of Montgomery Co VA. CH: George W, Girard, Francis, and William Alexander. William Alexander Estes b1834. Sheriff of Stokes Co NC