Sexton Research Notes

 

Deeds, Plats, etc.

11/1/1768 SC Council Journal, page 267

By Precept, Thomas Sexton 300 Waters Tyger River
 
 

4/4/1769 Berkeley Co., SC 0009 003 0019 00406 01 Combined Alpha.

Thomas SEXTON plat for 300 ac. on Enock’s Branch in the fork between the Broad and Saludy River, a small branch of Ferguson’s Creek of the Tyger River.
 
 

11/16/1769 Craven Co., SC 0009 008 0004 00407 00 SC Plats

Enoch Floyd Plat for 100 ac. on Ferguson’s Creek shows Thomas SEXTON and Joseph Brown as adjacent landowners.
 
 

12/4/1770 SC Council Journal, page 214

To Certify Platts, in Craven County, Thomas Sexton 300 acres on Enoch's Branch
 
 

2/22/1771 Berkeley Co., SC 0002 005 0023 00189 00 Combined Alpha.

Royal grant by George III to Thomas SEXTON by Gov. William Bull for 300 acres between Broad and Saludy (sp) River on a small branch of Ferguson’s Creek called Enock’s Branch bordering the Tyger River (to the north). Surveyed 12/4/1770 by John Bremar. (Copy)
 
 

4/9/1771 Berkeley Co., SC 0030 002 0010 00386 01 Combined Alpha.

Thomas SEXTON memorial for 300 ac. on Ferguson’s Creek (as for 4/4/1769 Plat). Joseph B. Brown made his mark as a witness.
 
 

12/11/1771 Craven Co., SC 0009 003 0017 00544 01 Combined Alpha.

Benjamin Mahanah(ey?) plat for 300 ac. shows Thomas SEXTON, Enock Floyd and Joseph Brown as adjacent landowners.
 
 

3/1/1773 Berkeley Co., SC 0009 003 0018 00128 02 Combined Alpha.

Moses McCartey plat for 250 ac. shows Thomas SEXTON, Benjamin Mahanah(ey?) and Nathaniel Wofford as adjacent landowners.

10/31/1774 Craven Co., SC 0030 002 0013 00072 05 Combined Alpha.

1000 ac. memorial for Wm. Mazyck mentions Thomas SEXTON, Joseph Brown, John Patton, George? Burton, Isaac Lockhart and David Pruett? as adjacent landowners on Ferguson’s Creek. R.L.? James Wofford and William Mazyck signed.
 
 

2/8/1775 Craven Co., SC 0030 002 0013 00291 05 Combined Alpha.

200 ac. memorial for Benjamin Mahanah mentions Thomas SEXTON. Enock Floyd, and Joseph Brown as adjacent landowners on Ferguson’s Creek.
 
 

c. >1776 0015 003 0131 00193 00 Combined Alpha.

James SAXTON acct. audited (File No. 6803) for claims arising from Revolution, certifield "late a soldier in the Third Continental Registe of the stat of So. Carolina is intitled to two hundred acres of land in this state ...." Ninety Six District, 12/4/1784 by Jas. Mayson, Lt. Col. (Sumpter’s Brigade). Served under Col.? William Polk’s regiment of the state troops of General Sumpter. James SEXTON made his mark.
 
 

c. >1776 0015 003 0131 00200 00 Combined Alpha.

Samuel SAXTON acct. audited (File No. 6804) for claims arising from Revolution
 
 

c. >1776 0015 003 0131 00203 00 Combined Alpha.

Thomas SAXTON acct. audited (File No. 6805) for claims arising from Revolution. Claims were for 55 pds. 17 sh of wheat and bacon during the revolution
 
 

c. >1776 0015 003 0131 00206 00 Combined Alpha.

William SAXTON acct. audited (File No. 6806) for claims arising from Revolution
 
 

1/1/1785 Berkeley Co., SC 0009 008 0008 00326 02 SC Plats

Thomas SEXTON 77 ac. on Floyd’s Creek of District Ninety Six. Shows Enock Floyd and James Wofford as adjacent landowners.
 
 

1/22/1785 96 Dist. 0009 008 0008 00057 02 SC Plats

Lewis Sexon 200 ac. On Rayburns Creek, 96 Dist, William Teague
 
 

5/18/1785 96 Dist??? 0009 008 0006 00237 00 SC Plats

Samuel Sexson 616 ac. On Genostee Creek, Henry Pearson
 
 

2/27/1787 96 Dist 0009 008 0013 00091 00 SC Plats

Joshua Sexon 499 ac. On Walnut Creek, 96 Dist. Thomas Lehre.
 
 

/ /1788 Greenville Co., SC Book A, p. 268

James SAXON to Wm. Austin
 
 

/ /1788 Greenville Co., SC Book A, p. 341

Jesse SAXTON to John Childers
 
 

/ /1790 Greenville Co., SC Book B, p. 137

Jesse SAXON to Robert Childers
 
 

7/2/1791 Pendleton Dist. 0009 008 0027 00317 01 SC Plats

Samuel Sexon 227.75 ac. Mt. Creek(?) Pendleton Dist., Benjamin Bremer(??)
 
 

/ /1791 Greenville Co., SC Book C, p. 26

Joshua SAXON, et al to John Chandler
 
 

/ / 1792 Greenville Co., SC Book C, p. 392

Samuel SAXON to John Wilson
 
 

/ /1793 Greenville Co., SC Book C, p. 185

Joshua SAXON, et al to James Hendricks
 
 

4/6/1793 Commissions of Locations 96 District, 1786-1803 p. 236

Deed of 168 acres to Jesse SAXON, Pinckney District, Spartanburg Co., on both sides of Pacolet River bound by lands of James Turner, John Cobbs.
 
 

4/5/1794 Commissions of Locations 96 District, 1786-1803 p. 285

Deed of 160 acres to James Turner , in Pinckney District, Spartanburg Co., on a branch of Cases Creek of Pacolet River, bound by lands of Jesse SAXON, William Guerrard, James Turner.
 
 

8/13/1794 Greenville Co., SC Book R p. 111

William Clayton for 10 pds. sterling sells 240 acres to Thomas, James and William SEXTON of Spartanburg Co. (part of 574 ac. tract granted to Clayton by Wm. Moultrie in 2/19/1791). Samuel SEXTON witnesses transaction. Recorded Aug 1832.
 
 

2/29/1796 Spartanburg Co., SC Book D pp. 424-426

Wiliam Peugh to Isaac Crow, for 100 pds. sterling sold 100 ac. on S. side Tyger River. Border: James’s Creek, Thomas Young, and Wm Young; part of 300 ac. grant 8/11/1774 Lt. Gov. Wm. Bull to Luke vicary. Witness John Hudgens, Wm. Britain and John SAXTON. Signed William Peugh. Wit. oath 2/29/1796 Wm. Britain to Moses Casey. Recorded 9/30/1796.
 
 

11/6/1796 Spartanburg Co., SC Book F p. 10

Samuel SEXTON to James Taylor for 20pds. Land is the 77 ac. granted to Thomas SEXTON (6/5/1786) on Ferguson’s Creek and Tyger River. Border: Enoch Floyd, Charles Witten, and James Wofford. Witness William Rhodes and James Wofford. Samuel SEXTON is referred to as the right heir of Thomas SEXTON, deceased. Signed by Samuel. Wit. oath 8/14/1797 William Rhodes to Thos. Moore. Recorded 10/12/1897.
 
 

5/22/1797 Spartanburg Co., SC Book G pp. 147-148

Charles Witten, Sr. to James Southerland for 125 pds. sterling sold 300 ac. -- 200 ac. for value received and 100 ac. as a gift; on branch of Ferguson’s Creek. Border: N-vacant, E-Enoch Floyd, Sr., S-vacant, and W-vacant; Refers to this as the 300 ac. grant 12/4/1770 to Thomas SEXTON who sold 7/17/1784 to Charles Whitten, Sr. Witness John Duncan, William Parker, and Janney Parker. Signed Charles Whitten, Sr. Wit. oath 5/13/1798 John Duncan to George Bruton. Recorded 1/17/1801
 
 

8/14/1797 Spartanburg Co., SC Book F pp. 202-203

James Taylor to James Southerlin for $77 sold 77 ac. on Floyd’s Creek; Border: Enoch Floyd, Charles Whitten and James Wofford; grant 6/5/1786 Gov. Wm. Moultrie to Thomas SEXTON and by his will to Samuel SEXTON who sold to James Taylor. Witness William Rhodes, Thos. Westmorland, and Thos. Moore, JP. Signed James Taylor. Certified 8/14/1797 by Thos. Moore. Recorded 11/2/1798. Dower renounced Rebekah Taylor to Wm. Smith 10/11/1797.
 
 

/ /1804 or 1894 Spartanburg Co., SC Book PPP p. 120

J.H. Kirby et al. to Samuel SEXTON
 
 

1/29/1806 Spartanburg Co., SC Book K pp.327-328

James Sutherland (Pendleton Dist) to John Skinner (Spartanburg); for $300 sold 100 ac on S. side of Floyd’s Branch; border; part of grant for Thomas SEXTON and "babts hunton Shope". Matthew Patton and James Arnold witness. Signed James Sutherland. Wit. oat Mar 29, 1806 Matthew Patton to John Brewton. Recorded 5/17/1806
 
 

8/11/1808 Spartanburg Co., SC Book S. p. 190

Thomas Marten sells 100ac. on S. side of Tyger River to William SEXTON for $50. Border: S-John Spears. Deed recorded 4/19/1823. James SEXTON and Anthony Shands witness (3/14/1814). Signed by Thomas Marten and Margaret Marten (mark).
 
 

10/3/1809 Pendleton District, SC 0009 009 0042 00109 00, SC Plats

Plat of 59 ac. for Nicholas Welch on a branch of 20 Mile Creek. James SEXTON, Nancy Edmondson and Benjamin? Morehead are shown as adjacent landowners.
 
 

9/2/1811 Spartanburg Co., SC Book N pp. 38-40

Vincent Bennet, Sheriff, to Benjamin Wofford; for $132 sold 180 ac. on Prater’s Creek of Tyger River. Border: N-George Bevin, NW-John Spears and heirs of Henry Williamson, decease, S-Wm. SEXTON, E-Humphrey Yarborough and Wm Edwards; grant 8/31/1774 to Wm. Cleton; sale due to writ from Common Pleas Court suit Humphrey Yarborough vs. John Spears. Suit when Isham Foster was sheriff; sale 8/6/1811. Witness William Lancaster and Thomas James. Signed by Vincent Bennett. Wit. oath 9/2/1811 Thomas James to A. Benson. Recorded 9/2/1811.
 
 

12/1814 Spartanburg Co. SC Book P p. 357-358

Benjamin Wofford to Humphrey Yarborough for $212 sold 99 ac., border William Edwards Spring Branch, Prater’s Creek, N-George Divine and Thomas Todd, W-part of same grant, Sham, SEXTON, Humphrey Yarborough and others.
 
 

12/21/1814 Spartanburg Co., SC Book S p. 189

James Layton? sells 65 ac. to William SEXTON for $90. Land is part of parcel orignally granted to William Clayton on Prathers Creek of Tyger River. Borders: N-Henry Hoof and Todd, W-King, S-William SEXTON, and E-Arnett and Spears; Witness Charles William and John Smith. Rec. James Layton. Witness oath 4/1/1817 John Smith to M. Casey. Recorded 4/19/1823
 
 

3/25/1815 Spartanburg Co., SC Book P pp. 231-232

George and Mary Devine to John Weathers, Jr. for $82 sold 27 ac. on Divine’s Spring Branch of Prater’s Creek; border: N-formerly Thomas Todd; E & S John M. Traylor and James SEXTON. Signed George Divine and Mary’s mark. Wit. oath 4/1/1817 James SEXTON to M. Casey. Recorded 4/7/1817.
 
 

2/8/1816 Greenville Co., SC Book R p. 111

William SEXTON and James SEXTON of Spartanburg Co., sell part of William Clayton tract to William Cockran for $60.00. James and William sign indenture. Recorded August 1832.
 
 

8/15/1816 Spartanburg Co., SC Book R pp. 67-68

Joel Foster (Union District) to James King for $100 sold 250 ac. on waters of Tyger River; plat attached shows border: Benj. Wofford, Wm. SAXTON, Jacob Casey, and Benj. Hooten. Witness Leviston Bobo and Shadrack Waldrip. Signed Joel Foster. Wit. oath 10/11/1817 Leviston Bobo to Burrell Bobo. Recorded 6/7/1820.
 
 

11/8/1816 Spartanburg Co., SC Book S pp. 116-117

Charles Williamson, William Wileder and Susannah Wileder to Abner Marsh, for $500 sold 158 ac. on Prater’s Creek on S. side of Tyger River; Border Edward Arnett; E-John Spears, N-Benjamin Wofford, W-James Layton, and S-William SEXTON. Witness Elisha Stattion and Thomas Layton. Signed Charles Williamson and William Wileder, and Susannah Wileder’s mark. Wit. oath 5/17/1817 Thomas Layton to Burrell Bobo. Recorded 11/15/1822. Dower renounced 12/7/1816 Elizabeth Williamson to Burrell Bobo.
 
 

2/4/1818 Spartanburg Co., SC Book P pp. 422-423

Robert McCrory to Phillip Bettis for $375 sold 125 ac on Middle Tyger River; Border Abner Wingo; half of 250 ac grant in 1767 to Thomas Penny. Witness John SEXTON and William SEXTON. Signed Robert McCrory. Wit. oath 2/14/1818 William SEXTON to John Collins. Recorded 3/2/1818. Dower renounced 2/11/1818 Martha McCrory to John Collins.
 
 

4/8/1818 Spartanburg Co., SC Book Q pp. 139-140

John McElrath to Phillip Bettis for $200 sold 100 ac. on S side of Middel Tyger River. Witness Page Rork and John SEXTON. Signed John McElrath. Wit. oath 10/3/1818 John SEXTON to John Collins. Rec. 11/2/1818. Dower renounced 9/25/1818 Rachel McElrath to John Collins.
 
 

6/22/1818 Spartanburg Co., SC Book Q p. 73

Phillip Bettis to James Vernon sold; quit claim to survey 10/7/1816 for Phillip Bettis and claimed by James Vernon. Witness Michael Mooren and John SEXTON. Signed Phillip Bettis mark. Wit. oath 8/3/1818 Michael Mooren to E. Walker. Recorded 8/3/1818.

2/8/1819 Spartanburg Co., SC Book S p. 42

William SEXTON sells 10 ac. to Charles Williamson for $36 sold 2 ac. Land formerly belonging to James Layton? on Prater’s Creek and S. side of Tyger River. Witness Abner Marsh and Washington Simpson. Signed by William SEXTON. Wit. oath 3/27/1819 Abner Marsh to Burrell Bobo. Recorded 5/14/1822.
 
 

9/26/1822 Spartanburg Co., SC Book T p. 332

James SEXTON sell 76 ac. "James SEXTON place" to Ford Mayson for $450. Land is on James’ Creek, a branch of the Tyger River. Border: Littlefield, Foster, Elisha Station, and William Durham. Witness William Wileder and Daniel Durham. Recorded 2/5/1827. Signed by James SEXTON.
 
 

1/29/1823 Spartanburg Co., SC Book S pp. 419-420

John Collins to Thomas Grisham for $67 sold 96 ac. on N side of Tyger River. Border: Thomas Grisham and John Patton, part of grant to Daniel Heyward. Witness Willis S. Wingo and Mark SEXTON. Signed John Collins. Wit. oath 1/29/1823 Willis S. Wingo to Thomas Collins. Recorded 11/19/1824
 
 

6/26/1824 Spartanburg Co., SC 0009 018 0001 00307 Combined Alpha.

William Davis plat mentions William SEXTON
 
 

10/11/1826 Spartanburg Co. SC Book T pp. 289-290

James H. Leatherwood to William Clayton for $330 sold 100 ac. on branch of Ferguson’s Creek of Tyger River: Border: Thomas L?axton, John Woodruff, and Harris’ old corner. Witness Willis W. Dickie and Peter N. Bragg. Signed James H. Leatherwood. Wit. oath 11/3/1826 Peter N. Bragg to James Crook. Recorded 11/7/1826.
 
 

3/6/1834 Spartanburg Co., SC Book V p. 400

Refers to will of Burrell Bobo. Wesley SEXTON buys 84.25 ac. for $171.87 from estate, land where James Flack formerly lived on Tyger River.
 
 

2/18/1835 Spartanburg Co., SC Book V p. 492

John SEXTON sells 61ac. to William Trimmier for $156.87. Refers to Phillip Bettis, deceased, estate settlement. John SEXTON signed deed.
 
 

3/15/1835 Spartanburg Co., SC Book W p. 81

R.C. Pool, Sheriff to John SEXTON for $156. Suit of Sarah Bettis, causing sale of estate of Phillip Bettis, deceased causes sale of 61 ac.
 
 

3/28/1835 Spartanburg Co., SC Book X p. 410

William SEXTON sells 45ac. on Prathers Creek of Tyger River to Wesley SEXTON for $45. Charles Williamson and John Williamson are witnesses. William SEXTON signs deed.
 
 

11/28/1837 Spartanburg Co., SC 0009 009 0052 00062 02 SC Plats

John Sexton, 56 ac. On Middle Tyger River, Spartanburg
 
 

1/11/1838 Spartanburg Co., SC 0009 009 0052 00099 02 SC Plats

John Sexton, John G. Vernon(??)
 
 

11/9/1839 Spartanburg Co., SC Book X p. 433

Russell Briggs sells 196 ac. to Morgan SEXTON for $800. Land is on Praters Creek of Tyger River, bounded by lands of John Davis, Edward Kelly, Wesley SEXTON, John Fowler and B. Darby. William SEXTON is witness. Keziah Briggs relinquishes dower rights.
 
 

11/21/1839 Spartanburg Co., SC Book X p. 356

Morgan SEXTON sells 61ac. to Andrew Floyd for $357. Land is on Prather Creek of Tyger River. Morgan signs deed.
 
 

5/10/1841 Spartanburg Co., SC Book X p. 548

A.C. Bomar, Sheriff to Wesley SEXTON. William SEXTON departed this life 18 December 1840. Wesley buys fathers farm of 156 ac for $356. Land is bounded by Morgan SEXTON and Wesley SEXTON.
 
 

/ /1849 Spartanburg Co., SC Book 4-Y p. 401

John Layton to Samuel SEXTON
 
 

/ /1850 Spartanburg Co., SC Book 4-Y p. 403

Andrew Floyd to Samuel SEXTON
 
 

/ /1882 Greenville Co., SC Book NN, p. 719

James SAXON to Sam Stradley
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wills, Estate Papers
 
 

Abstracts of North Carolina Wills

Pasquatank Co., NC

William SEXTON 1781

Pethiah SEXTON **m: Arthur Pritchard 2/18/1771 in Pasq. Co

Miriam SEXTON

Malachi SEXTON **m: Tamar Casse 2/4/1786 in Pasq. Co.

Rhoda SEXTON

Nancy SEXTON
 
 
 
 

10/17/1787 Spartanburg Co., SC Estate Packet/File # 1945

Will of Thomas SEXTON mentions only wife Elizabeth and grandson Samuel. Witnesses: David Bruton, James and Susannah Taylor.
 
 

Sept 1796 Spartanburg Co., SC

"The last will and Testament of Thomas Sexton deceased proven in open Court by the evidence of David Bruton & James Taylor Ordered to Record. From Spartanburg County, South Carolina Minutes of the County Court 1785-1799 by Brent Holcomb, page 295.
 
 

?? Laurens Co., SC Apt. 2, No. 14

Allen SAXON Hugh SAXON, adm
 
 

1803 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 67, No. 13

James SAXON Mary SAXON
 
 

1804 Greenville Co., SC Apt. 7, No. 454

James Seaborn, son of George Seaborn and father of George Seaborn has died and his estate is administered by his father and mother Mary. James Seaborn is dead by Nov. 12 1804.
 
 

1814 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 65, No. 5

Lewis SAXON Charles SAXON & W.F. Downs
 
 

1816 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 64, No. 12

Charles SAXON Charles SAXON, Jr., adm.
 
 

1816 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 84, No. 42

Joshua SAXON Robert Criswell
 
 

1818 Greenville Co., SC Apt. 7, No. 458

Atha SAXON Susannah SAXON, adm.
 
 

1818 Greenville Co., SC Apt. 7, No. 422

George Seaborn will and estate papers. He leaves all real property to grandson George Seaborn provided G.S. pays children of Sydney Wofford, wife of Joseph Wofford. Will dated 7/5/1817 and George Seaborn is dead by 1/11/1819.
 
 

1820 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 64, No. 2

John SAXON Samuel Barksdale, adm.
 
 

1831 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 66, No. 1

SAXON, Charles Hugh SAXON, adm
 
 

1832 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 66, No. 2

Samuel B. SAXON Liddall SAXON, adm
 
 

1836 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 66, No. 4

William SAXON John SAXON, adm.
 
 

12/3/1840 Spartanburg Co., SC Packet/File # 2379 (see file copy)

Estate papers of William SEXTON identifies son Wesley and daughter Luisa as executors of estate. Elder sons are Wesley and Morgan SEXTON, elder daughters are Polly and Drusilla. Younger sons, Samuel, Thomas and Benjamin are mentioned.
 
 

12/281840 Spartanburg Co., SC Real Estate Papers, File # 341

Petition to Court identifies children (heirs) of William Sexton, Henry M. Wells and his wife Mary, Willis Wells and his wife Drusy, Elizabeth Jones who reside from and without the limits of this state and Wesley Saxton, Morgan Saxton, Saml Saxton, Thomas Saxton, Benj. Saxton and Louiza Saxton who reside within this state ….12/28/1840. Wesley Sexton
 
 

4/11/1841 Spartanburg Co., SC Real Estate Papers, File # 341

Wesley Saxton applicant vs Morgan Sexton et al defts. It is ordered and decreed that the lands be sold by the Sheriff …4/11/1841
 
 

5/3/1841 Spartanburg Co., SC Real Estate Papers, File # 341

Land sold to Westley Sexton for $355, 5/3/1841
 
 

3/22/1850 Spartanburg Co., SC Packet/File #2619 (see file copy)

Lucinda Susan and Stephen Thomas SEXTON are identified as minor children of Wesley SEXTON, deceased. Ruthy SEXTON (wife) is appointed guardian of children. Ruthy is referred to as the mother of Morgan Young SEXTON, Pinckney George SEXTON, Newton Wesley SEXTON, Francis Marion SEXTON, and Franklin "Casince?" SEXTON. A James A. SEXTON also signs papers.
 
 

1851 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 114, No. 20

Dr. Hugh SAXON Joshua SAXON, Willis Wallace
 
 

1853 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 124, No. 20

John F.K. SAXON R. Pitts
 
 

1854 Laurens Co., SC Apt. 124, No. 16

John SAXON W.H. Fowler
 
 

3/3/1857 Spartanburg Co., SC Packet/File #2706

P. Morgan SEXTON, wife Jane and children Chancy T. SEXTON and John SEXTON are mentioned
 
 

Spartanburg Co., SC Packet/File # 1554 (see file copy)

Franklin C. SEXTON, husband of Isabella SEXTON, declares her a lunatic.
 
 

8/24/1860* Gwinnet Co., GA

Inventory of estate of James T.(?F.) SEXTON shows open account with Andrew Jackson, Malinda SEXTON (3 entries) as well as household inventory and other notes due.

* date of record
 
 

11/24/1862 Gwinnett Co., GA Estate Papers p. 119

James C. Dunlap and H.W. SEXTON are adms. of John M. SEXTON estate. Bond taken 1/12/1863.
 
 

6/11/1863* Gwinnett Co., GA

Inventory of estate of John M. SEXTON shows personal property and notes due.

* date of record
 
 

1863 Union Co., SC Estate Papers, Box 46, Pack 9, 1863

Benjamin W. SEXTON estate papers mentions wife, place and date of death in CSA service.
 
 

1863 Union Co., SC Estate Papers, Box 46, Pack 10, 1863

Elisha Thomas SEXTON estate papers mentions wife, place and date of death in CSA service.
 
 

1/11/1864 Gwinnett Co., GA Estate Papers p. 19

Mary A. SEXTON, guardian of Sarah A., Jno W., Laura J., Thos. W., Walter P., Oliver A., and Catherine M. SEXTON, orphans of John M. SEXTON, deceased 1/11/1864 applies for bond.
 
 

12/9/1865 Gwinnett Co., GA Estate Papers p. 251

Notes indicating that will of James SEXTON was proven on oath of Joshua Bradford on 12/91865 tho(sp.) executor refused to qualify. Charles G. McGuffie, Adm., with the will of James SEXTON (dec’d). Applications made 10/8/1866-11/9/1866

10/8/1866 Application Made

11/9/1866 Letters granted with will annexed(?)

Bond taken

Inventory Recorded

Sale Bill Recorded

1st Return Recorded

12/2/1867 Order passed to Rent land

2nd Return Recorded

12/1868 Order Passed to Rent land

7/1/1869 3rd Return Recorded

12/6/1869 Order to Rent Land

1/13/1870 Petition to be relieved from administration
 
 

  1. Gwinnett Co., GA Court of Ordinary, Estate Papers (R159, B53)

7/1/1869 C.G. McGuffey, Admr. On the estate of James SEXTON, dec’d for

Recording 3rd Return $1.25

Order to Rent Land $ .50

2/26/1870 Credit by Cash $1.75

3/31/1870 to Recording of 4th Return $1.50

4 weeks notice to sell land $5.00

Order to sell land $ .50

Order to sell personal property $ .50

Sale of land, printer’s bill $10.00

12/20/1870 Credit by Cash $25.50
 
 

10/21/1875 Recorded 6/5/1876 Proven Gwinnett Co., GA

Will of John M. SEXTON (son of H.W. SEXTON) names wife Sarah A., brother Daniel H. SEXTON, sister Mary Ann (deceased) and father Hilliard W. SEXTON.
 
 

1911 Greenville Co., SC Apt. 108, No. 11

G.C. SEXTON Lottie F. SEXTON
 
 

1867 Greenville Co., SC Apt 28, No. 4

William SAXTON Mary C. SAXTON
 
 
 
 

Land Lotteries etc.
 
 

1827 GA Land Lottery

James Sexon Gwinnet Co., Maddocks
 
 

1832 Cherokee Land and Gold Lottery (by James F. Smith, published 1838)(by Mary B. Warren)

Walker Co., GA - 12th District 4th Section #63

SEXTON, Nancy, widow Edward’s, Franklin???

SEXTON, James Dist 19, Sect. 2, Lot #0764

SEXTON, Nancy W. Dist 02, Sect. 3, Lot #1090

SEXTON, Nancy (w) Dist 02, Sect. 3, Lot#0498

SEXTON, Elijah Dist 21, Sect. 3, Lot#1137

SAXON, Benj. Y. Dist 03, Sect. 2, Lot 1005

SAXON, Elizabeth M. (w) Dist 02, sect 1, lot 1181

SAXON, Henry Dist 13, sect 1N, lot 0283

SAXON, Jas. Dist 18,sect 3, lot 0037

SAXON, Jas. Dist 02, sect 4, lot 0119

SAXON, John Dist 15, sect 2, lot 0233

SAXON, John Dist 04, sect 3, lot 1173

SAXON, John H. Dist 01, sect 3, lot 0282

SAXON, Joseph Dist 04, sect 1, lot 0981

SAXON, Joshua Dist 11, sect 1, lot 0349

SAXON, Lewis W. Dist 16, sect 2, lot 0122

SAXON, Samuel Dist 02, sect 4, lot 0229

SAXON, Wilie Dist 17, sect 2, lot 0267
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Taxpayer Lists, Petitions, etc.
 
 

Early NC Taxpayers by Clarence E. Ratcliff
 
 

John SAXON 1779 Orange Co., NC

Samuel SAXON 1779 Orange Co., NC

William SAXON 1779 Orange Co., NC
 
 
 
 
 
 

Landers History of Spartanburg Co., SC
 
 

p. 700 J.C. Sexton surrendered at Appamattox, Palmetto Sharpshooters, Co. D

p. 668 J.W. Sexton wounded at Wilderness and Fredericksburg, Co. D, 3rd Reg. SC Volunteers

p. 691 John Sexton wounded at Clay's Farm, Co. E, 18th Reg. SC Volunteers (son of Morgan ??)

p. 691 Samuel Sexton died at home, Co. E 18th Reg. SC Volunteers (son of Morgan??)

p. 682 Marcus W. Sexton wounded near Frazier's Farm, Co. C 13th Reg. SC Volunteers

p. 682 William Sexton killed at 2nd Manassas, Co. c 13th Reg. SC Volunteers (son of Wesley???)
 
 
 
 

Sexton/Saxton, etc. Marriages by State

AL

Davis Sexton Mary H. Shuret 6/13/1869 Tallapoosa Co., AL by Thomas Edwards, MG, Silas Moore, BD
 

SC

Spartanburg Co., SC Marriage Records 1785-1911 Implied in Spartanburg Co., Probate Records
 
 

Names File Lived

Sexton, < > to Henry M. Wells 636 1851

Sexton, <> to Willis L. Wells 636 1851

Sexton, Betsy to John Davis 636 1849

Granddaughter of Reuben Newman

Sexton, Drusilla ("Drusey") to ? Wells 636 1849

Sexton, Elizabeth to Andrew Flowers 636 1849

Sexton, Lucinda Susan to ? Taylor 2619 1852

Sexton, Mary to ? Wells 636 1847

Sexton, Sarah Ann to Edward C. Dodd 636 1849

Sexton, James to Ida Greer 3014 1882

(d/o James J. Greer, (Ida died 1888) married 10/24/1882

Sexton, M.W. to M. Jane McMurray 1371 1866

(widow of John McMurray who died 1863)

Sexton, William to Elizabeth Betsy Newman 636 1847

(d/o Reuben Newman)
 
 
 
 

GA

Davis Saxton, Ann Perkins 11/11/1840 Taliaferro Co.

David Saxon, Elvira Dabbs 1/9/1844 DeKalb Co.

Henry Saxson, Ruthy Acree 7/20/1837 Taliaferro Co.

James Saxon, Lucinda Meadows 4/14/1841 Taliaferro Co.

Samuel Saxson, Ann Thompson 12/16/1836 Taliaferro Co.

Samuel Saxson, Evelina O’Neal 5/29/1838 Taliaferro Co.

Louisa Sexton, Asbury Dodd 11/26/1846 Gwinnett Co. by Jessie H. Deshough, J.P.

Nancy A. Sexton, Lewis Harris 9/10/1846 Gwinnett Co.

Mary F. Sexton, David Bradford 12/4/1856 Gwinnett Co. by Redick Betts, MG

Mary Sexton, Job Smith 10/22/1857 Gwinnett Co. by John W. Burke, MG

Franklin Sexton, Climelia Mauldin 1/12/1853 Gwinnett Co. by Jesse Murphy, JP

William Sexton, Mary Harris 9/19/1850 Gwinnett Co. by John Mashburn, MG

James Sexton, Lucy Puckett 2/20/1859 Gwinnett Co. by Joshua Bradford, MG

E.C.E. Sexton, Jesse B. Davis 1/16/1866 Gwinnett Co. by G. Rakestraw, Ordinary

Allen Sexton,  Sarah Price 12/17/1865 Gwinnett Co. by T.P. Hudson, JP
 
 
 
 

NC

Alcey Sexton Margaret E. McLeod 3/5/1852 Cumberland Co.

Britain Sexton Nancy Moody 2/17/1787 Wake Co.

Coll Hector Sexton Irene Norman McKay 8/27/1898 Harnett Co.

Dempsey Sexton Happy Adams 7/9/1788 Tyrell Co.

Duncan M. Sexton M.E. ? Harnett Co.

Green Sexton Louisa Jones 4/7/1866 Wake Co.

Jeanette Buie Sexton William Jeptha Long 11/15/1859 Harnett Co.

John Sexton Mary Orsby 6/8/1779 Wake Co.

Mark Sexton Chloe Cartwright 9/22/1790 Pasquotank Co.

Obediah Sexton Hennery Harris 4/19/1791 Wake Co.

Wiley Sexton Lucinda Utley 8/20/1826 Cumberland Co.

William Sexton Amy Lou Jones 4/7/1859 Wake Co., NC

William C. Sexton Mary Jane McLean 3/24/1836 Cumberland Co.

William Mont. Sexton Laura Johnson 2/27/1881 Harnett Co.
 
 

VA

Agnes Sexton Ira Slone 3/4/1840 Scott Co.

David Sexton Lucretia Gibson 1/21/1819 Scott Co.

Esther Sexton William Moore 2/10/1827 Scott Co.

Phebe Sexton Allen Collins 10/27/1841 Scott Co.

Robert B. Sexton Nancy Wheatley 6/26/1851 Scott Co.

Sampson Sexton Rebecca McReynolds 9/6/1855 Scott Co.

Tamsey Sexton John Gibson 11/29/1827 Scott Co.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pensions, Military Service, etc.
 
 

From Dianne Peterson:

Revolutionary War Veteran

State of Kentucky County of Lawrence

On this 13th day of March 1834 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Commonwealths Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lawrence now sitting. John Sexton, a resident in the county of Lawrence and State of Kentucky aged seventy-five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress-passed June 7, 1832.

That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, that he entered the service for nine months on the 4th of October 1779 in Fairfield County, South Carolina under Colonel John Wayne or Winn who resided in Winsburo, Captain James Steel, Lieutenant Burnett, John Wheeler Ensign. From this place he marched with several militia companies down the Savannah River a considerable distance till they arrived at a place called Ebenezer on the Georgia side where there was some Georgia troops stationed. From this place they crossed the Savannah over to the Edisto River and marched down it till they were opposed by some tories on the river bank. After a short encounter they were overthrown and many of them were taken prisoners. The British had marched over against Charleston, this being in March 1780, from this place orders were received to join and reinforce General Lincoln in Charleston, South Carolina but before we could get there the General in Charleston gave up to the enemy; we then marched to Orangeburg in that state and there routed a few British dragoons. In one incident a Captain in the British service and a large number of Tories had come down to destroy the Whig settlements on the Saluda and Santer up from Orangeburg. The militia regiment was first to retreat to the upper country, they arrived near Augusta in Georgia on the Carolina side and from there marched back to Fairfield where he was discharged. This was the 12th day of July 1780. Having lost some five days which he made up he was in no battles except those before mentioned. He saw Gen. Martin, Colonel Henderson frequently while in the service. While he was down in the country. There was no Continental Officers or regiments served with him but many militia companies did the regulars were.

The British took Camden on the 28th day of July 1780 he volunteered to go against the British at that place under Colonel Luske and Captain Kenton, Lt. Cunningham and Ensign Hugh Young for 3 months and this company started on the 21st and with forced marches got up with Gen. Gates army. The day before the battle took place at Camden he was under a different Colonel who came from North Carolina. The battle commenced about 2 o'clock in the morning and continued to fire some till daytime the battle commenced on both sides with fury but the South Carolina Volunteers and North Carolina Militia fled and could not be halted and brought back. The British drew the Americans off the field, the whole Army was in confusion and all retreated about twenty-five miles. By 8 o' clock that night at last the South Carolina troops did (halt) and a great any were killed and left behind. The tories pursued the South State troops for two days who mostly scattered.

Most of the Winsboro men from where he states he started from and volunteered at got back except six of the men and the Lieutenant who was killed at the battle of Camden immediately after the battle begun. He got back and remained in the barracks a part of his time and next down the river one time with two more militia companies and routed and took several tories. The whole country was filled with Kings men and they were putting people to death, stealing negroes and horses from the Whigs and indeed everywhere they could find. A party came up into Fairfield County and attacked the house of John Young and took several horses, cut open the feather beds and draw of cattle and stole horses, his company pursued them for 3 days but got clear in the night, this was in October 1780. He came back with his company to Fairfield County where he guarded baggage wagons his term of service having expired. He received his discharge for his term of 3 months.

In the Spring of 1781 the six months draft came around and he was drafted for that time under Colonel Thompson, Major Dinnegan and Captain Robert Green, Lieutenant Denton in the Militia of South Carolina in Fairfield again. This was the 11th of March 1781 being after Cornwallis' Army left Winsboro and next after Morgan. After sometime preparing the Company was mustered into service and marched in an Eastern direction towards the North Carolina state.

The British were coming up the country and had taken Ninety-Six, not very far from Edgefield. After marching for a long time, the name of the county he has forgotten (takes the names of villages and cities) he got up with the main Southern Army under General Green in April, maybe it was May. He got up with the Army and he states he was in battle when the British fought General Green at Fog Town, this place is where he had been before when he first served it was near Camden. The Americans were defeated and had 400 hundred killed and wounded and the Army retreated. After this they marched down the Lantu River or the Congaroo River which he now cannot state. Several of the Tories had to have the upper country and the whole Army except some light detachments that were down the river destroying boats marched to Ninety-Six in South Carolina. This was about 4 or 5 weeks after the before mentioned battles. General Green stormed the fort and after a long time was forced to retreat back in an Eastern course over the river. In this battle the Americans suffered a great deal while the siege and battle lasted; from this place he was marched not far from the lineation of the Congaroo and the other river that leaves it and he was stationed at a Ferry on the river. The Army was high up the river and he stayed here about 2 months. Then the Army marched and attacked the British at the Eutaw Springs, he states he was in that battle, it was very warm weather and the battle lasted near all day. The whole army of the British was given up. He remained with the army for two weeks and after this he received his discharge from his Captain and he went home.

In May 1782 the 13th thereof he substituted at Orangeburg in South Carolina for 9 months for John Warring, who was one of General Sumters men of 9 months. He hired him as a substitute. His Colonel was by the name of Dunaho, Captain Frost. He joined the army at that place. He was detached with 400 men to march down to Beaufort on the seaboard. After he got to this place he was marched direct for Augusta in the State of Georgia, the purpose of which was to guard some baggage wagons and some that had powder. In July he arrived at Augusta in Georgia and the baggage wagons started and he joined them until they arrived in about twenty miles from Charleston. From this place he was marched over on the Santu River and in November 1782 he was to Georgetown where he remained until the British give up Charleston. He then marched to Charleston and received his discharge for the term of nine months and left the service. The war being at an end, he knew many regular officers during his different tours and militia also. His discharges he left in Carolina and know not what became of them. One circumstance he will mention is that when he crossed the Edisto river the tories attacked the baggage wagons and a fight took place. Five tories were killed and the Company to which he belonged lost one man by the name of Robert Green.

He has no documentary evidence in his favor. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any other state. Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.

John Sexton

Source: National Archives Pension File #W26432 & Bounty Land Warrant #28630-160-55

This John Sexton says he was born in Louden Co., VA. He married a Susan Collins in either Floyd or Pike Co., KY. Also I have a John SEXTON in Grayson Co., KY with a wife Dilly/Delans that has be baffled can't find a marriage... Dianne Peterson
 
 


 
 

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