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Road order listing James Deans among the assigned hands in Edgecombe County, North Carolina (June Court 1759).
Road Order Road OrderRoad order listing Richard Deens (Old Richard) among assigned road hands in Edgecombe County, North Carolina (June Court 1761).
Will Will of Arthur Taylor names daughter Molley TaylorArthur Taylor’s will (1765) names daughter Molley Taylor per dossier.
Deed Proved Deed ProvedDeed from Hardyman Pope to Dempsey Deans proved in Edgecombe County court, April 1765.
Deed Proved Deed ProvedDeed from William Smelly to James Deans proved in Edgecombe County court, April 1765.
Land Sale Cornelius Taylor deeds 57 acres to Jeremiah DeensPrimary deed in which Cornelius Taylor of Edgecombe County, North Carolina conveys fifty-seven acres of land to Jeremiah Deens for ten pounds proclam…
Road order appointing Richard Deens (Old Richard) as overseer with Jeremiah Deens and Henry Deens listed among the hands, Edgecombe County, April Cou…
Road Order Road OrderRoad order referencing Richard Deens (Old Richard) continuing as overseer in Edgecombe County, April Court 1775.
Court Action Apr 1778 Nash Co Court: Jeremiah Deens listed as road hand (Peach Tree Rock to Cross Roads near Wm Andrews)Richard Deens appointed Overseer of the Road leading from the Rock on Peach Tree, to the Cross Roads near William Andrews's, with following Hands, Ja…
Wm Bass, Wm Linsey, Dorrel Devanport, Thos Morris, Stephen Young, Saml Bryant, Robt Young, Wm Harris [19] Willobe Manning is appt oversr of the Said …
Petit Jurors Jas Arrington, Green Bell, Henry Beckwith, Benja Atkins, Saml Carter, Francis Parker, Thos Morris, Henry Peed, Thos Beckwith, David Ball…
Respectfully came into Court paid her fine required by law for a female bastard child have Wm and James Baker security for the keeping the parish har…
Born circa 1781 in Nash County, North Carolina (per dossier synthesis).
State of North Carolina land grant of 400 acres on the waters of Sappony to Thomas Deens (400 acres). Signed by Governor Alexander Martin. Registrati…
State of North Carolina land grant of 640 acres on the waters of Turkey Creek to Henry Deens (640 acres). Signed by Governor Alexander Martin. Regist…
State of North Carolina land grant of 142 acres on the waters of Little Peach Tree to Richard Deens (142 acres). Signed by Governor Alexander Martin.…
Ordered that the sheriff sell the estate of John Manning decd according to law James Massingale is recommended to the next Genl assembly as a proper …
Grand Jury Quallified. Wilson Taylor Foreman, John Dew, Rowland Williams, Wm Sandiford, John Eatman, Thomas Warren, Jerry Deans, Wm Whiddon, Benja Bu…
Nash County, North Carolina tax list (1782), Capt. Nicholson’s District. Single named taxpayer entry with property counts and estate value.
Nash County, North Carolina tax list (1782), Capt. Crowell’s District. Single named taxpayer entry with property and estate value; name appears as 'J…
Nash County, North Carolina tax list (1782), Capt. Duvaughan’s District. Named taxpayer entries with property counts and estate values.
Nash County, North Carolina tax list (1782), Capt. Duvaughan’s District. Name-only enumeration of taxable persons without property breakdown; record …
Marriage bond dated 11 Dec 1783 in Nash County, North Carolina, for the intended marriage of Willis Deens and Rhoda Braswell. Obligor: Benjamin Manni…
Court Action Jul 1783 Nash Co Court: Grand jury qualified incl. Thomas Deens (listed as 'Thos Deans')[124] July Court 1783 890-Hardy Griffin Esqr in Capt Jas Battles District 891-Thos Mann, Jos Arrington senr & Francis Rose in Capt Jas Battles Distri…
[124] July Court 1783 890-Hardy Griffin Esqr in Capt Jas Battles District 891-Thos Mann, Jos Arrington senr & Francis Rose in Capt Jas Battles Distri…
Grand Jury qualified, William Boddie foreman edwd Pursel, John Evans, Wm Vester, Wm Bachlor, Jerry Deens, Cooper Williams, Joshua Pierce, Jas Massing…
A deed sale from Henry Deens to Wm Andrews ackd
A deed sale from Henry Deens to Wm Andrews ackd
A deed sale from Thos Sanders to Joshua Jordon proved by the oath of John Hedgpeth The repairing of Stoney Creek bridge is reveid by the commisioners…
A deed sale from Henry Deens to Jas Griffin proved by the oath of Nathl Drake
Present Nathan Boddie, Arthur Arrington, Jos J. Clinch Esqrs 46-Daniel Taylor is appointed overseer of the Road in the Room of Jerry Deans. 47-Ordere…
Will of Jeremiah Deens written 19 February 1788 and proved in open court during November Term 1788. The will names only two children explicitly and a…
Will of Jeremiah Deens written 19 February 1788 and proved in open court during November Term 1788. The will names only two children explicitly and a…
Jeremiah Deens probate proved; widow Molley recognized per dossier.
Probate Jeremiah Deens probate minutes: will proved, inventory orderedMary Deens (P00009) appears as head of household in the 1790 U.S. federal census for Nash County, North Carolina. Household composition recorded: 1 f…
Census 1790 Federal Census — Deens households in Nash County, North CarolinaClustered 1790 federal census households for Deens/Deans in Nash County, North Carolina. Tallies follow standard 1790 column definitions; a non-stand…
Sherrod Deens (P00011) appears as head of household in the 1790 U.S. federal census for Nash County, North Carolina. Household composition recorded: …
[87] January Court 1791 Willis Deans, Jethro Denson, Wm Rush, Henry Rains, Wm Williams, Jesse Pridgen, James Moore, Tanner Rose, Peter Ballard, Solom…
Grand Jury quallified, Archd Griggin Foreman Willis Deans, Henry Bains, James Moore, Solomon Collins, Solomon Whitefield, Wm Ricks, Peter Ballard, Wm…
Wm Bridges is appd overseer of the road in the room of Denton Mann Admr is on motion granted to Joseph Parrott on the estate of John Parrott who was …
Then the Court adjourned until court in Court{entire line stricken} [144] 882-Patrotlers in Capt Wilson Taylors District as follows William Dew, Dunc…
Petit jurors Wm Battle, Hardy Harris, Joel Williams, David Pridgeon, Dempsey Dawson, Dempsey Braswell, David Daniel, Benja Brown, Thos Deans, Lewis C…
Marriage bond / license application dated 21 Jan 1793 in Nash County, North Carolina, for marriage to be celebrated between Richard Deans and Winnefr…
Deed of conveyance: William Foreman (of Burke County, GA) to Levi Sermon (of Washington County, GA) for 200 acres on the waters of 'Big' (annotated l…
Nash County, North Carolina deed in which Sherrod Deens and Mary (Molley) Deens convey 25 acres, part of Jeremiah Deens estate land, to Elizabeth Pus…
Petition protesting sale of Georgia western lands associated with the Yazoo land fraud; undated manuscript. User brackets signing to 1795–1796 (betwe…
Indenture dated 21 Dec 1796: Archa Little conveys 150 acres on waters of Hightowers Creek, Montgomery County, Georgia, to William McCullers for £24. …
Nash County, North Carolina deed in which Sherrod Deens and Mary (Molley) Deens convey 57 acres on the south side of Turkey Creek to William Andrews …
Last will and testament of Thomas Deens dated 23 Apr 1797 (Nash County, North Carolina), naming wife Lide Deens and children John Deens, William Deen…
Nash County, North Carolina deed in which Sherrod Deens (acting alone) conveys 219 acres on the west side of Turkey Creek to Augustin Bass. Bounds re…
Montgomery County, GA tax roll entry for Sherrod Deens showing 232 acres and 1 poll.
Sophia Waller Pridgeon is born to the Pridgeon family in North Carolina.
Warrant/order for survey (headright context) dated 11 Jan 1799 associated with Edmond Dean. Signatories/attest include: W. Rentho (attest), Henry Gas…
11 Mar 1799: Personally came Sherod Deans before D. Blackshear, J.P., and swore he saw Archabald Little sign, seal, and deliver the deed, and saw Rob…
Georgia headright grant to Richard Dean for 300 acres in Montgomery County dated 11 Sep 1799; bounds described as vacant land on all sides; no waterc…
State of Georgia grant to Edmond Dean for 200 acres in Montgomery County; the grant text notes the tract as 'vacant land' and 'bounding on all sides'…
Appraisement of the estate of William Bush with Richard Deens acting as appraiser.
Court Case Sheriff's sale: 222 acres on Big Creek sold for Sherrod Deen juror-default fine (May Term 1800) — Montgomery County, GANewspaper notice of sheriff sale of 222 acres on Big Creek to satisfy fine imposed on Sherrard Deen for defaulting as a juror during May term 1800.
Approximate birth in Georgia; dossier notes ages in 1850 (49) and 1880 (75) align.
Inferior Court of Clarke County, Georgia: order that Burket Deens be appointed a Justice of the Peace for Captain Jacksons District.
Clarke County, GA tax roll entry (Capt. Reynolds District) listing Sherod Deans with 70½ acres of 3rd quality land on Barber Creek; original grantee …
Sherrod Deens is inferred to be widowed (first wife deceased) prior to the 1803–1804 registration period for the 1805 Georgia land lottery, consisten…
Deed of sale: grantor named as 'Edmun Deens' (also signed 'Edmond Deens') to Benjamin Faircloth for 200 acres of pine land (more or less) joining lan…
1804 Clarke County, Georgia tax digest (Capt. Aquilla Greer’s District), p. 107: entry for 'Edmon Deans' listing 370 acres of land in Montgomery Coun…
1804 Clarke County, Georgia tax digest (Capt. Aquilla Greer’s District), p. 107: second entry for 'Edmon Deans' listing 200 acres of land in Montgome…
1805 Clarke County, Georgia tax digest (Capt. Aquilla Greer’s District), p. 131: entry for 'Edmon Deans' listing 120 acres of land in Montgomery Coun…
Estate sale of Thomas Bonner, deceased, held in Clarke County, Georgia, on 29 Mar 1805. Edmond Dean appears multiple times in the purchaser list unde…
Wedding Week marriage return (Jackson County, GA). Groom recorded as 'Nathan Sirmans' in the return; linked to Nathan Sermon (P00047) as name variant.
Marriage license issued 7 Nov 1806; solemnized 12 Nov 1806 by Arnold Atkins, Justice of the Peace (JP). Tagged as part of Jackson County Wedding Week…
Marriage solemnized by Agrippa Atkinson, JP.
1806 Clarke County, Georgia tax digest (page 257): entry for 'Edmon Deans' listing 120 acres of land in Montgomery County. Grant notation: 'Deans'. J…
Clarke County, GA tax roll entry (Capt. Wm Hopkins District) listing Sherrod Deans with 100 acres of 3rd quality land on Barber Creek; original grant…
Jeremiah Deens associated with 1807 Georgia Land Lottery eligibility in Jackson County (Cockran’s Battalion).
Augusta Chronicle (Saturday, 2 January 1808), Vol. 22, No. 111, p. 4: Jackson County, Georgia tax defaulters list for tax year 1807 (Capt. John Clack…
Mary Deens recorded as a Fortunate Drawer in the 1807 Georgia Land Lottery (dated 19 Sep 1807). Later deeds in Jasper County identify the lottery lan…
U.S. and International Marriage Records Index entry (as cited in Phase-2 extraction): Groom Drury Deens; Spouse Mary McWilliams; Date 1808; State Geo…
Promissory note dated 4 Mar 1809 at 'Oakmugee' (as written), Randolph County, Georgia: John Powell and Edmond Deens promise to pay the administrators…
Court record showing Richard Deens serving as appraiser for an estray.
Birth Birth of Bedford DeanBorn 12 May 1809 in Tennessee to Sherrod Deens and Delpha Young (per dossier).
Headstone records exact birth date 11 Feb 1810; death field blank/uncut (no death assertion).
Recorded 1 May 1810: The 21 Dec 1796 Archa Little → William McCullers deed (150 acres on Hightowers Creek) appears in Montgomery Co Deed Book H, pp. …
Acts as surety for Lewis Delaney in Superior Court recognizance.
Richard Deens appears as surety in the case State of Georgia v. Lewis Delaney.
Court Service Suit: Estate of Isaac Phillips vs John Powell & Edmond Deens — sheriff orderSuperior Court summons (Randolph County, Georgia) issued 9 Jul 1811 by Judge Peter Early, commanding John Powell and Edmond Deens to appear at the ne…
Sheriff’s return of service (Randolph County, Georgia): summons served on John Powell and Edmond Deens on 22 Jul 1811 by delivering a true copy (sher…
Superior Court minutes (Randolph County, Georgia), February Term 1811: drawing of names for petit jury pool. 'Edmond Dean' and 'Drury Dean' are liste…
Superior Court (Randolph County, Georgia), July Term 1811: civil action in assumpsit brought by William Hammett, William Phillips, and Radford Ellis,…
Tax list entries (as transcribed): Dean, Joseph; 326 acres, Mill Creek held by deed, 1 white poll, 1 slave poll. Dean, Robert L.; 1 white poll. Dean,…
Superior Court verdict and judgment (Randolph County, Georgia): on 17 Aug 1812, verdict for plaintiffs (William Hammett; William Phillips; Radford El…
Clerk’s recording of the verdict and judgment in Phillips Estate v. Powell & Deens: recorded 23 Sep 1812 in Book P, pages 284–286 (Randolph County, G…
Direct Tax list printed in The Republican and Savannah Evening Ledger (7 Jul 1812, Vol. 10, No. 81, p. 4), heading "Montgomery & Tatnall Counties; Ei…
Tax list entries (as transcribed): Deen, Sherrod; 1 white poll. Dean, Francis M.; 1 white poll, 1 slave poll. Dean, Joseph; 200 acres, Mill Creek, 1 …
Georgia land grant issued by Governor David B. Mitchell granting 202½ acres (Lot 74, District 24, Wilkinson County, Georgia) to the statutorily style…
Public notice initiating probate proceedings for the estate of Richard Deens.
Estate Inventory Estate inventory: Richard DeensEstate inventory taken; administrator R. W. W. Wynne.
Probate Estate inventory and appraisementInventory and appraisement of the estate of Richard Deens.
Probate Estate administration begins for Richard Deens (the Younger)Laurens County, GA Court of Ordinary: administration bond for estate of Richard Dean (deceased). Administrator: Robert W. W. Wynn (double W intention…
Tax list entries (as transcribed): Dean, Joseph; 200 acres, Mill Creek by Deed, 1 white poll, 1 slave poll. Deens, Dempsey; 100 acres, no polls. Deen…
Proof of the 1804 deed (Edmund/Edmun Deens to Benjamin Faircloth) before Justice of the Peace William Gainer.
Recording of the 1804 deed (Edmund/Edmun Deens to Benjamin Faircloth), noted as recorded among a Faircloth batch.
Jasper County, Georgia deed (conditional gift), Deed Book 6, p. 292: Mary Deen(s) conveys 1807 Georgia Land Lottery Lot 133 (17th District) to her so…
Court grants leave to sell real estate for benefit of heirs and creditors.
Notice of sale of 150 acres on Big Creek adjoining A. Smith; venue stated as house of Winefred Deens. (Mechanism: newspaper notice.)
War of 1812 service context for Jeremiah Deens at Camp Jackson (Walker’s Company, Georgia militia).
War of 1812 service context for Jeremiah Deens at Camp Covington (Walker’s Company, Georgia militia).
Per Drury dossier: joined 20 Dec 1814; discharged 8 Mar 1815; pay $31.84; travel 30 miles to rendezvous and 210 miles home; absent 14 Dec (felon on t…
Tax list entries (as transcribed): Deen, Sherod; 1 white poll. Dean, Joseph; 200 acres, Mill Creek, 1 white poll, 1 slave poll. Deans, Dempsey; 100 a…
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Silvanny Walker conveys to grantee Nathaniel Deane. Consideration: the sum of thirteen hundred dollars to him…
Guardianship bond instrument: Charity Deens (minor, above age 14) with Richard Deen Jr. appointed guardian in Laurens County, Georgia (Court of Ordin…
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Thomas Hooks conveys to grantee Nathaniel Dean (also written Nathaniel Deane). Consideration: the sum of one …
Jasper County, Georgia deed, Deed Book 7, pp. 482–483: Mary Deen and Edmond Deen jointly convey Edmond’s portion (one-half) of 1807 Georgia Land Lott…
Sophia marries Lemon Doles, likely in Georgia or Mississippi Territory, by about 1815.
Tax list entries (as transcribed): Deen, Sherwood; 1 white poll. Deen, Joseph; 200 acres, Mill Creek, 1 white poll, 1 slave poll.
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Nathaniel Dean conveys to Burket Dean (son of the said Nathaniel Dean) Lot 128, 16th District (formerly Baldwin now J…
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Nathaniel Dean conveys one enslaved man named Jack to my son Burket Dean. Recorded May 1st 1816. Witnesses: Allen McC…
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Burket Dean conveys Lot 128, 16th District (formerly Baldwin now Jasper), 202½ acres, waters of Shoal Creek, original…
Jasper County, Georgia quitclaim / release deed (restriction removal), Deed Book 7, p. 473: Mary Deen releases the lifetime restriction from the 2 Au…
Georgia Journal (Milledgeville), 13 Nov 1816, Vol. 8 No. 4, p. 3: newspaper advertisement listing letters remaining at the Monticello Post Office (Ja…
Monroe County Mississippi Territory tax list showing 'ED. DEAN, 1 POLL'. Co-listed on the same page are R. L. Deans and William Duke among others, su…
Land Sale None — Deed: Edward Butler → Nathaniel Deane (Lot 118)Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Edward Butler conveys to grantee Nathaniel Deane. Consideration: the sum of twelve hundred dollars to him in …
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Nathaniel Deane conveys to grantee James Black. Consideration: the sum of five hundred dollars to the said Na…
Rights and Credits section includes accounts in favor of firm “Barfield Stramler & Barfield” (all over three years standing and consequently desperat…
Land Sale GA—Jasper Co.—Drury Dean sells his half-share of lottery land to Elijah Miles (exit-phase conveyance)Jasper County, Georgia deed in which Drury Dean conveys his half-share of 1807 Georgia Land Lottery Lot 133 (17th District) to Elijah Miles. This tra…
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Nathaniel Dean conveys to grantee James Godly. Consideration: thirty hundred dollars. Property: Lot None in N…
Estate inventory/appraisement taken; appraisers Daniel Hill, Young Woodard (mark), Needham Cock.
Probate Guardianship bond for Meeky/Farley Deen (minor) — Williamson Dean, guardian (Laurens Co., GA)SW 1/4 Section 28 Township 7 Range 8 (160 acres). Price $3-10/100 per acre. Credit/certificate: John Emmons (fur. cred. 1st class, decl. 472, certif.…
SW 1/4 Section 33 Township 7 Range 8 (160 acres). Price $2 per acre. Credit/certificate: Wm Sheppard (fur. cred. 1st class, decl. 472, certif. 1745).…
Exact birth date recorded on headstone.
Edmond Deens listed: poll only. Other names appear in the same record/page (adjacency only): Drury Deens; Jeremiah Deens; Nathan Sermon; Adam Duke; J…
Conecuh County, Alabama tax roll (1819): Drury Deens listed as poll only. Co-listed (poll only): Jeremiah Deens, Nathan Sermon, Edmond Deens, Adam Du…
Household listed as 'Edmund Dean'. Bucket counts as stated: WM 21+:1; WM 21-:6; WF 21+:1; WF 21-:2; C:1. Note: R. L. Deens listed on same page (adjac…
McWilliams Family Bible statement (as cited in Phase-2 extraction): 'Mary McWilliams died December 21 1821 13 days after birth of Drury Jr'.
McWilliams Family Bible statement (as cited in Phase-2 extraction): 'Lydia McWilliams married Drury Sr Jan’y 1822'.
Land description (verbatim): E-1/2 NE-1/4 Sect. No. 14 of Township No. 8 of Range No. 11. Containing 80-1/4 acres. Price: $1.25 per acre. Credit nota…
Court Case Hardin County TN: Delpha Dean appointed guardian of minor heirs of Sherrod Dean (bond executed)Court ordered Delpha Dean appointed guardian of Cornelius Dean, Bedford Dean, and Jeremiah Dean, minor heirs of Sherod Dean deceased; bond executed 6…
Sherrod died by Oct 1823 in Hardin Co TN; guardianship of minor children; surety Alexander Reynolds.
Guardianship record in Hardin County, TN per dossier.
Court Case Hardin County TN: Power of attorney from Delpha Dean to Cornelius Dean produced in open courtHardin County court minutes: POA from Delpha Dean to Cornelius Dean produced in open court; execution proven by oaths of Noel Cherry and Noah Lilley,…
Relinquishment of land entry for SW 1/4 Section 28 Township 7 Range 8 (160 acres). Line item: 26 Mar 1825 — By relinq't No. 946 — $496.
Relinquishment of land entry for SW 1/4 Section 33 Township 7 Range 8 (160 acres). Line item: 26 Mar 1825 — By relinq't No. 958 — $320.
Officer register entry lists 'Garrison Dean' as Ensign, dated 3 Jun 1825, with remark 'vice Thos. M. Deans'.
Per dossier: appears in court record for assault & battery; acquitted.
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. None, described as widow and relict of Nathaniel Dean deceased, conveys her dower/right interest to Magers Henderson.…
Marriage of Sermon Dean and Mary Calhoon. License: 1829-05-23; solemnized: 1829-05-28; officiant: John G. Sibley. Bond: bondsman William McIntosh.
Edmond Deen listed: 1 slave, poll. Also listed in the same record/page: 'Cermon Deen' (poll) with explicit note that it is a variant of 'Sermon Deen'…
Tax list entry (year 1829). Detail: Cermon Deen poll only; Edmond Deen adjacent (poll + 1 enslaved)
INVALID: prior mislinked 'marriage window' event created cross-Polly contamination. Cleared participants; replaced by correct marriage events.
Tick-mark census; presence of spouse inferred by household composition, not named.
1830 federal census showing Mary Polly Gilmore in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Household of Solomon Gilmore including wife Mary.
Census 1830 U.S. Census: Drury Deens household — Conecuh County, Alabama1830 U.S. Federal Census (Conecuh County, Alabama): Drury Deens household bucket counts (as recorded in Phase-2 extraction): White males U5=2; 5–10=2…
Household listed as 'Edmond Dean'. Bucket counts as stated: FWM 40-50:1; FWM 20-30:8; FWM 15-20:1; FWM 10-15:1; FWM 5-10:1; FWM <5:1; FWF 20-30:1. Ad…
Census entry (year 1830). Detail: 1 FWM 20-30; 1 FWM <5; 1 FWF 10-15; 1 FWF 15-20; adjacent to James Dukes
Tax list entry (year 1830). Detail: poll only; adjacent to James Dukes
1830 U.S. census household enumeration for Jefferson Dean in Hardin County, Tennessee.
Death Death of Edmond Dean in VicksburgEdmond Deen was killed in Vicksburg, Mississippi on 10 Aug 1831. Evidence from a Warren County inquest (11 Aug 1831) establishes that he was stabbed …
Jury of inquest in Warren County, Mississippi determined that Edmond Deen was killed by Seth R. Sumpter with a dirk knife in a sudden affray. Verdict…
Tax Tax: Sermon Dean (1831)Tax list entry (year 1831). Detail: poll only; adjacent to James Dukes
Character certificate issued by Cristal Torres (Alcalde Constitucional) describing Sophia Dean as of good morality/honest conduct, loyal to constitut…
Petition Sophia petition at Nacogdoches (Jorge Antonio Nixon)Petition at Nacogdoches by Sophia Dean (head of family with two children) requesting one sitio of land under Mexican colonization procedures (petitio…
appears on Yalobusha Co., MS tax roll (1 poll).
received 40.24-acre land patent in Section 9, Township 23, Range 5 East, Yalobusha County (assignee of Jerry Deane).
Petition at Nacogdoches by Sophia Dean (head of family with two children) requesting one sitio of land under Mexican colonization procedures (petitio…
Jefferson Dean listed with 1 poll; earliest known adult record per dossier.
Mexican title ('Titulo de Posesion') issued 19 Feb 1835 by Jorge Antonio Nixon (Comisionado especial) granting one sitio/league to Sophia Dean, with …
1835 Bevil District / Municipality of Bevil enumeration (1 May 1835): Sophia W. PRIDGON listed as widow, age 36, with William P. M. DEAN age 5; Samue…
Per dossier: purchases 191½ acres in Section 17, Township 23, Range 5 East (components: E½ of NE¼ and NE¼ of SE¼).
1835 Bevil District / Municipality of Bevil enumeration (1 May 1835): Sophia W. PRIDGON listed as widow, age 36, with William P. M. DEAN age 5; Samue…
Tax list entry (year 1835). Detail: poll only; adjacent to Duncan & Hugh Calhoon
Marriage of Samuel Ralph and Sophia W. Deen, recited as occurring 4 Dec 1836 (supported by later Jasper County affidavits by Thomas B. Huling dated 3…
Marriage of Samuel Ralph and Sophia W. Deen, recited as occurring 4 Dec 1836 (supported by later Jasper County affidavits by Thomas B. Huling dated 3…
listed on Yalobusha tax list alongside Jefferson Dean.
Tax list entry (year 1836). Detail: Surmon Dean poll only; adjacent to Pearce Dean
Dossier states last confirmed alive 7 Jan 1837 in Yalobusha Co., MS; associated with land transaction.
Deed in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Grantor Nathan P. Deen conveys land to Surmon (Sermon) Deen.
Land patent to Jeremiah Deen/Deens for SE¼ SW¼ Sec.15 T8 R12 (40.09 acres), Cahaba Land District (Conecuh Co., AL).
Acts as attorney-in-fact for Cornelius Dean land sale per dossier.
Birth Birth of Henry Smith RalphBirth of Henry Smith Ralph, son of Sophia and Samuel Ralph, in Jasper County, Texas.
Tax list entry (year 1838). Detail: Sermon Dean poll only; H. J. Dean appears same roll
Dossier: Jefferson sold 210.95 acres with wife Finnetta to George K. Morton for $1000; both signed by mark.
Tick-mark census; presence of spouse inferred by household composition, not named.
1840 federal census showing Mary Polly Gilmore in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
1840 federal census enumeration.
Household of Solomon Gilmore including wife Mary.
Census 1840 U.S. Census: Drury Deen household — Conecuh County, Alabama1840 U.S. Federal Census (Conecuh County, Alabama): Drury Deen household bucket counts (as recorded in Phase-2 extraction): White males U5=1; 5–10=2;…
Census entry (year 1840). Detail: 1 FWM 10-15; 1 FWM 30-40; 1 FWF 20-30; 1 FWF 60-70
Tax list entry (year 1840). Detail: Surman Deens poll only; with Hilliard J., N.P., and two Edmond entries (incl 'Edmond Deen Sr.' anomaly)
1840 U.S. census household enumeration for Jefferson Dean in Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
Land Patent U.S. land patent: Jeremiah Dean and Cornelius Dean of Winston County, MS (preemption) — 157.30 acresU.S. land patent issued from the Columbus, MS land office to Jeremiah Dean and Cornelius Dean of Winston County, Mississippi: SW 1/4 of Section 9, To…
Bond for title: Sophia W. Ralph bound to execute general warranty deed upon patent issuance for 983.9 acres (SW corner of 1/2 league John Dickerson s…
Land Sale 1841-07-04 — Deed: Sermon & Mary Deen → John BarnettDeed in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Grantors Sermon Deen and wife Mary Deen convey land to John Barnett.
Deed sale to John Barnett for $800. Executed 1841-07-11; acknowledged 1841-07-17. Legal: Sec 8 T6 R16E: NW & SE of NE quarter; NE of NE quarter; NE o…
Deed in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Grantor Nathan P. Deen conveys land to Surmon (Sermon) Deen. Recorded.
Dossier: Jefferson filed for bankruptcy in Yalobusha County.
Dossier: bankruptcy granted 11 Oct 1842.
Power of Attorney related to Jasper headright claim, per Sophia dossier.
U.S. cash-entry land patent issued 1 Feb 1843 to Thomas M. Deens, senior, of Conecuh County, Alabama, under Act of Congress 24 Apr 1820 (Cahaba Land …
Marriage recorded in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Date range 2–3 Aug 1843 (dossier).
Samuel Ralph remarries in Washington-on-the-Brazos region while still married to Sophia; spouse unnamed in dossier summary.
Land description (verbatim): E-1/2 NE-1/4 Sect. No. 7 of Township No. 7 of Range No. 12. Containing 80-12/100 acres. Price: $1-1/4 per acre. Credit n…
Land Acquisition Land AcquisitionUnited States land patent (Certificate No. 7097) granting the W½ of the NW¼ of Section 10, Township 5, Range 17 East (79.75 acres) to Mary Gilmore of…
Warranty deed: Thomas B. Huling and Elizabeth Huling (his wife) convey to Sophia Walker Ralph all their right, title, and interest in a league and la…
Land Sale TX—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph conveys 177 acres to McKine (confirmatory acquittance)Deed: Sophia W. Ralph conveys 177 acres (part of land granted in her name; surveyed in Liberty and now Polk) as acquittance/confirmatory conveyance; …
Land Sale TX—Polk Co—Sophia W. Ralph conveys 320 acres to Eliza MurdockDeed: Sophia W. Ralph conveys 320 acres on the Neches River in Polk County; references Dickerson headright survey and surveys of Criswell and Samuel …
Tax Tax roll entry ($15 clock; no poll)Lauderdale County, Mississippi tax roll entry for Jeremiah Deen/Deens noting $15 clock and no poll tax; adjacency cluster includes other Deens.
Tax list entry (year 1848). Detail: Surman Dean 320 acres orig J.S. Beason/Benson; near Drewry Dean (poll); James M. Dean elsewhere (no assumed link)
Newspaper editorial/report summarizes a suit by Sophia W. Ralph against (Thomas/ Joseph) Criswell regarding a land swap; report states Sophia alleged…
Court Decree TX—Polk Co—Decree: Sophia W. Ralph v Joseph Criswell (separate property finding)District Court decree recorded in deed book: finds lands described were the separate property of the plaintiff and notes plaintiff permitted to sue i…
Court Case Guardianship papers (Young Polly)Guardianship proceeding for minor children of Jacob Gilmore. Guardians: Nathaniel Pearce Dean and Hilliard Judge Dean. (Event previously mis-modeled …
Deed (dated Oct 1849; filed 1854): Joseph Criswell conveys to Sophia W. Ralph an undivided one-third league interest (~1476 acres) in Nathaniel Addis…
Census 1850 census — Itawamba County, MississippiEnumerated household of Solomon Gilmore with wife Mary.
Census 1850 census: Sermon Dean in TexasDossier notes Sermon Dean appears in 1850 census in Texas; birthplace Georgia; age consistent with ~1802 birth.
Dossier notes Nathaniel P. Dean appears in 1850 census in Mississippi; birthplace Georgia; age consistent with ~1815 birth.
Dossier notes 1850 census appearance in Mississippi with birthplace Georgia/Alabama and age consistent with estimated birth.
Dossier notes 1850 census appearance in Mississippi with birthplace Georgia/Alabama and age consistent with estimated birth.
Dossier notes 1850 census appearance in Mississippi with birthplace Georgia/Alabama and age consistent with estimated birth.
Per Lucretia Dean dossier.
Census Zachariah S. Doles in 1850 censusZachariah 'Zack' S. Doles appears in 1850 US census in Louisiana as documented in dossier.
1850 U.S. census: Jefferson Dean (49, b. Georgia), wife Phoneta (43, b. Georgia), and Bedford Dean (21, b. Tennessee) in Big Rock, Pulaski County, Ar…
Named census; age and birth state recorded as written.
1850 federal census listing Mary Gilmore, age 74, born North Carolina.
1850 federal census listing for Young Polly (Mary 'Polly' Gilmore) in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
1850 federal census enumeration.
1850 federal census enumeration.
Jeremiah Deens (68, NC) and Sarah Deens (58, NC) listed as sole household members
1850 U.S. Federal Census (Conecuh County, Alabama): Named household roster as transcribed in Phase-2 extraction; census does not state relationships.
Census entry (year 1850). Detail: Sermon Dean 48 GA; Mary 38 NC; Drury 25 AL; $1500 RE; literate
Thomas M Dean (46, shoemaker, born Georgia); Obediance (43, born SC); children Nathan T (18), John R T (22), Lucy A (15), Edmon L (11), Martha E (10)…
Duplicate entry: Thomas (45, shoemaker, born Georgia); Obediance (35, born SC); children John (22), Nathan (19, shoemaker), Ann (16), Lorenza (14, ma…
Household counts: males under 10 (3), males 10–20 (1), males 20–30 (1), males 40–50 (1); females under 10 (2), females 10–20 (2), females 30–40 (1).
Entry lists 2 horses valued at $120 (other fields blank as transcribed).
Entry lists 1 horse; 2 swine; total valuation $77 (other fields blank as transcribed).
Household: William Morgan (28, born Alabama); Mary E Morgan (20, born Alabama).
Thomas Sullivan (21, male, collier, Alabama); Elizabeth Sullivan (31, female, Alabama); Claricy Sullivan (15, female, Mississippi); Mary J Sullivan (…
Affidavit of Jeremiah Deen re War of 1812 service
Texas state patent: Nathaniel Addison; Patent No. 655, Vol. 8; Certificate 412; Abstract 17; File 000167; acreage 3129.37 (two-thirds of a league plu…
Land Sale Land SaleLauderdale County, Mississippi deed (Deed Book G, p. 186) in which Mary Gilmore conveys the W½ of the NW¼ of Section 10, Township 5, Range 17 East (a…
Deed-book packet recorded 6 Dec 1853 (5 PM) in Cherokee County, Texas, Book I, pp. 95–100: includes (a) Texas state patent chain (patent dated 13 Aug…
Quitclaim deed recorded Book I pp. 96–97. Header inverts party designation; signature and acknowledgment confirm Surmon Deens as grantor. Conveys 320…
Land Conveyance TX—Cherokee Co—V.S. Anglin conveys 320-acre Beason patent tract to John DunnicaDeed recorded 6 Dec 1853 conveying the 320-acre tract originally patented to Surmon Deens (Patent 464, Vol. 4). Metes and bounds match Cannon’s Ferry…
Land Conveyance TX—Cherokee Co—V.S. Anglin quitclaims 320-acre McCracken survey tract to Surmon DeenQuitclaim deed recorded 6 Dec 1853 conveying the 320-acre tract patented to Anglin (Patent 74, Vol. 6; McCracken Survey No. 42 geometry). Represents …
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1853)Tax list entry (year 1853). Detail: Surman Dean same 320 acres (survey #159); Charles G. Dean appears elsewhere (no assumed link)
Affidavit of Jeremiah Deen re War of 1812 service
Supporting witness affidavits identifying Jeremiah Deen
Power of Attorney by Jeremiah Deen
Cover letter transmitting bounty land papers for Jeremiah Deen
Creates unresolved conflict with 1860 census appearance of Mary M. Gilmore; do not resolve without additional record search.
Assignment of land warrant originally issued to Anthony Adams.
Citation issued for Thomas and Martha Gillmore (over fourteen years of age) to appear and choose guardian; Surmon Deens named candidate.
Guardianship Appointment TX—Cherokee Co—Surmon Deens appointed guardian of Thomas & Martha GillmoreSurmon Deens appointed guardian; bond $600; oath sworn before W.P. Brittain, Clerk Co. Ct.
Land Purchase TX—Jasper Co—Walters deed conveys 300 acres (Mathius Walker headright) to S.W. RalphDeed: L.S. Walters and Delila Walters convey to S.W. Ralph 300 acres out of Mathius Walker headright (Patent No. 618 Vol. 4 dated 25 Jun 1848), locat…
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1857)Deed recording Bedford S. Dean purchase of 300 acres in the Jacob Walters league on Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas.
Financial Security TX—Cherokee Co—J.M. Langford to Surmon Dean: Linsey wagon & 3 yoke oxen as security for $110 note16 Mar 1858: James M. Langford executes instrument for $110 paid by Surmon Dean conveying the 'Linsey Wagon and team' (one wagon and three yoke of ox…
12 Aug 1858: Instrument executed by James Hammet (by mark) concerning the 'Linsey Wagon and team' (three yoke of oxen) securing a $110 promissory not…
Deed recording Bedford S. Dean purchase of 300 acres in the Jacob Walters league on Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas.
Financial Transfer TX—Cherokee Co—Surmon Deens receives guardianship funds from N.P. Deens (MS)Surmon Deens reports receipt of funds from N.P. Deens of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, former guardian of Thomas and Martha Gillmore.
Death TX—Cherokee Co—Death of Martha Gillmore (reported by guardian)Surmon Deens reports that ward Martha Gillmore departed this life about 8 June 1859.
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1859)Court finds Thomas Gillmore has reached age twenty-one and receipted guardian; Surmon Deens discharged from further liability as to Thomas.
Estate Distribution Order TX—Cherokee Co—Distribution order for estate of Martha GillmoreCourt authorizes Surmon Deens to distribute remaining estate of Martha Gillmore to lawful heirs; discharge upon filing receipts.
Tax Tax: Bastrop County, Texas (1859)Tax roll entry for 1859 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Census 1860 census — Itawamba County, MississippiMary Gilmore enumerated in Itawamba County; household context differs from earlier censuses.
Land Patent Arkansas bounty land patent (War of 1812; Warrant 28,948; 80 acres; Sec 25 T17S R6W)U.S. bounty land patent issued 2 Jul 1860 to Drewry (Drury) Dean (Private, Capt. Reid's Company, Georgia Militia, War of 1812) under Act of 3 Mar 185…
Zachariah 'Zack' S. Doles appears in 1860 US census in Louisiana as documented in dossier.
Named census; age drift acceptable; Solomon not present in this household.
1860 federal census listing Mary M. Gilmore, age 88, born North Carolina.
1860 federal census listing for Young Polly (Mary 'Polly' Gilmore) in Cherokee County, Texas.
1860 federal census enumeration.
1860 federal census enumeration.
1860 federal census enumeration.
1860 federal census enumeration.
Census entry (year 1860). Detail: Surman Deens 58 born Washington Co GA; Mary 50 born Richmond Co GA; in Henry Cravy household; plus Martha Shofet & …
T Sullivan (43, male, farmer, $7700 real, $150 personal, Alabama); Elizabeth Sullivan (37, female, domestic, Alabama); Mary J Sullivan (20, female, M…
Tax roll entry for 1860 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1861)Tax list entry (year 1861). Detail: Surmon Dean 250 acres orig A.B. Williams abstract 147; 3 horses; 42 cattle
Tax list entry (year 1862). Detail: Surman Deans 226 acres same abstract; 5 horses; 47 cattle
Tax roll entry for 1862 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Land Purchase C. L. Owen estate: Surmon Dean purchaser of 250 acres (25 April 1863)EVENT #8 — Estate of C. L. Owen (Related Proceedings) Dates: 25 April 1863; January 1873; October 1874 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson …
Sold bay mare for $260 (per dossier).
Tax list entry (year 1864). Detail: Sermon Deans taxed on $350 Confederate notes; livestock no longer taxed
Tax roll entry for 1864 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1865)Tax list entry (year 1865). Detail: Mary listed paying same land (Thomas Gilmore later agent)
EVENT #1 — Application for Letters of Administration Date: 27 February 1866 Court: County Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Application / Ord…
EVENT #3 — Inventory and Appraisement Date: 31 March 1866 Court: County Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Inventory / Appraisement Personal …
EVENT #4 — Order for Immediate Sale of Personal Property Date: 26 April 1866 Court: County Court (in vacation), Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Or…
EVENT #6 — Claims Against the Estate Dates: 28 May 1866; March Term 1869; October Term 1871 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson County, Tex…
Guardianship-related proceeding involving the minor children of Jacob Gilmore, with Nathaniel Pearce Dean and Hilliard Judge Dean as guardians/actors…
Guardianship index entry (year 1866). Detail: Guardianship index: minor Mary Dean; guardian Thomas Gilmor. Tax rolls show 'Mary Deens with Thomas Gil…
Tax roll entry for 1866 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Voter Registration Voter registration: Thomas J. Dean in Bastrop County, Texas (7 Aug 1867)Tax roll entry for 1867 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1868)Tax roll entry for 1868 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Marriage Marriage: Thomas J. Dean and Mrs. Drusella Alexander in Bastrop County, Texas (29 Aug 1869)Marriage index entries for Thomas J. Dean and Mrs. Drusella Alexander in Bastrop County, Texas.
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1869)EVENT #6 — Claims Against the Estate Dates: 28 May 1866; March Term 1869; October Term 1871 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson County, Tex…
Marriage index entries for Thomas J. Dean and Mrs. Drusella Alexander in Bastrop County, Texas.
Tax Tax: Bastrop County, Texas (1869)Tax roll entry for 1869 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Probate Appointment of Administrator (28 February 1870)EVENT #3 — Appointment of Administrator Date: 28 February 1870 Court: Probate Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Letters of Administr…
EVENT #1 — Petition for Sale of Lands Date: 26 October 1870 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Bill of Complaint Com…
EVENT #2 — Order of Publication Date: 7 December 1870 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Order Action: - Court finds…
Zachariah 'Zack' S. Doles appears in 1870 US census in Louisiana as documented in dossier.
1870 federal census enumeration.
1870 federal census enumeration.
1870 federal census enumeration.
EVENT #7 — Annual Accounts and Continuances Dates: Fall Term 1870; October 1871; June 1872 Court: District Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: …
Thomas Sullivan (52, male, farmer, Alabama); Elizabeth Sullivan (52, female, keeping house, Alabama); Mary J. Sullivan (29, female, Alabama); Martha …
EVENT #4 — Decree Pro Confesso Date: 24 January 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Decree Action: - Defendants …
EVENT #5 — Reference to Clerk and Master Date: 24 January 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Order of Reference …
EVENT #6 — Continuance Order Date: 29 March 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Order Action: - Cause continued …
EVENT #7 — Consent Decree for Sale Date: 7 July 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Consent Decree Parties: - Em…
Power of attorney executed by S.W. Ralph (Sophia) appointing her son Henry Ralph as attorney-in-fact concerning 1476 acres tied to the Nathaniel Addi…
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1871)EVENT #6 — Claims Against the Estate Dates: 28 May 1866; March Term 1869; October Term 1871 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson County, Tex…
EVENT #7 — Annual Accounts and Continuances Dates: Fall Term 1870; October 1871; June 1872 Court: District Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: …
Tax roll entry for 1871 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Court Decree Final Decree and Distribution (9 January 1872)EVENT #8 — Final Decree and Distribution Date: 9 January 1872 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Final Decree Findin…
EVENT #7 — Annual Accounts and Continuances Dates: Fall Term 1870; October 1871; June 1872 Court: District Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: …
Died 26 Dec 1872 in Marshall County, Mississippi (per dossier).
Tax roll entry for 1872 in Bastrop County, Texas.
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1873)EVENT #8 — Estate of C. L. Owen (Related Proceedings) Dates: 25 April 1863; January 1873; October 1874 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson …
EVENT #8 — Estate of C. L. Owen (Related Proceedings) Dates: 25 April 1863; January 1873; October 1874 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson …
District Court proceedings concerning custody of McDavid Waddell/Waddle between N.A. Waddle and Jefferson & Drusilla Dean.
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1875)Newspaper death notice for Garrison Dean (as referenced in audit: Montgomery Advertiser notice dated 1878-03-29).
Tax Tax digest: William P. M. Dean in Jasper County, Texas (1878)Deed conveying Cedar Creek tract (Jacob Walters league) from Thomas J. Dean and Drusilla Dean to John M. Alexander Jr.
Administrative Sophia applies for Texas Veteran Donation Land Warrant (Samuel Ralph)Application for Texas Veteran Donation Land Warrant based on Samuel Ralph; noted as never issued.
Samuel Ralph death in New York per dossier.
Deed conveying Cedar Creek tract (Jacob Walters league) from Thomas J. Dean and Drusilla Dean to John M. Alexander Jr.
Death Death of Sophia Waller Pridgeon Doles Dean RalphSophia dies in Ebenezer, Jasper County, Texas, around 1880.
Zachariah 'Zack' S. Doles appears in 1880 US census in Louisiana as documented in dossier.
1880 U.S. census: Jefferson Dean (75, b. Georgia) with wife Drucilla (56, b. Texas) and stepdaughter Emma Alexander (29) in Precinct 6, Bastrop Count…
1880 federal census enumeration.
1880 federal census enumeration.
Thos Sullivan (64, male, farmer; born Alabama; parents born Georgia); Elizabeth Sullivan (64, female, wife; born Alabama; parents born Georgia); Mary…
May Term 1882 judgment in John T. Allen & Geraldine C. Osborne v. William Dean, Henry Ralph, H. H. Merritt, Angelina Jones, John Hall, concerning com…
Power of attorney executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (described as sole heirs of Sophia Dean deceased) appointing G. W. O’Brien attorney-in-fa…
Warranty deed conveying 1,292.85 acres (part of the Sophia Dean League, Jefferson County, Texas) from Henry Ralph and W. P. M. Dean (acting by their …
Dossier: death and burial at Lower Cedar Creek Cemetery; stone reads 'T. J. Dean'.
Release of vendor’s lien by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (by G. W. O’Brien) stating that the notes totaling $861.90 given in the 8 Dec 1885 deed to …
Death date per headstone.
Affidavit sworn by Joseph I. B. Kirk (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating he knew Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean formerly of Jasp…
Affidavit sworn by L. P. Larkin (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating he knew Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean formerly of Jasper Co…
Affidavit sworn by Laura A. Doles (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating she is the surviving wife of Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dea…
Affidavit of heirship by William P. M. Dean asserting identity and marital history of Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean (head…
Power of attorney with interest executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (stated heirs of Sophia Dean later Sophia Ralph) appointing Richard H. Barr…
Quitclaim deed executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph to I. N. Jackson for 60 acres out of the Sophia Dean League (Abstract No. 16), described by …
Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 185…
Heir Ratification TX—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker tract as separate property; heirs identifiedHeir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 185…
Death Certificate Death certificate: Mary E. Morgan (Ashley County, Arkansas)Death certificate: Mary E. Morgan; born Sept 1829, Alabama; father Thomas Dean; mother unknown; spouse William Morgan.
Marriage of Samuel Ralph and Sophia W. Deen, recited as occurring 4 Dec 1836 (supported by later Jasper County affidavits by Thomas B. Huling dated 3…
Will of Jeremiah Deens written 19 February 1788 and proved in open court during November Term 1788. The will names only two children explicitly and a…
Direct Tax list printed in The Republican and Savannah Evening Ledger (7 Jul 1812, Vol. 10, No. 81, p. 4), heading "Montgomery & Tatnall Counties; Ei…
Laurens County, GA Court of Ordinary: administration bond for estate of Richard Dean (deceased). Administrator: Robert W. W. Wynn (double W intention…
Jasper County, Georgia deed (conditional gift), Deed Book 6, p. 292: Mary Deen(s) conveys 1807 Georgia Land Lottery Lot 133 (17th District) to her so…
Per Drury dossier: joined 20 Dec 1814; discharged 8 Mar 1815; pay $31.84; travel 30 miles to rendezvous and 210 miles home; absent 14 Dec (felon on t…
War of 1812 service (Georgia militia): Edmond Dean served in Wootton’s Detachment, Ga. Militia, Capt. Leonard Worthy’s Company of Infantry, of the De…
Dossier places Sermon Dean's death in 1864–1865 in Jackson County, Texas; probate packet not found.
Petition at Nacogdoches by Sophia Dean (head of family with two children) requesting one sitio of land under Mexican colonization procedures (petitio…
Mexican title ('Titulo de Posesion') issued 19 Feb 1835 by Jorge Antonio Nixon (Comisionado especial) granting one sitio/league to Sophia Dean, with …
Nash County, North Carolina deed in which Sherrod Deens (acting alone) conveys 219 acres on the west side of Turkey Creek to Augustin Bass. Bounds re…
Superior Court minutes (Randolph County, Georgia), February Term 1811: drawing of names for petit jury pool. 'Edmond Dean' and 'Drury Dean' are liste…
Jasper County, Georgia quitclaim / release deed (restriction removal), Deed Book 7, p. 473: Mary Deen releases the lifetime restriction from the 2 Au…
Jasper County, Georgia deed, Deed Book 7, pp. 482–483: Mary Deen and Edmond Deen jointly convey Edmond’s portion (one-half) of 1807 Georgia Land Lott…
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Edward Butler conveys to grantee Nathaniel Deane. Consideration: the sum of twelve hundred dollars to him in …
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Nathaniel Deane conveys to grantee James Black. Consideration: the sum of five hundred dollars to the said Na…
Deed in Jasper County, Georgia. Grantor Nathaniel Dean conveys to grantee James Godly. Consideration: thirty hundred dollars. Property: Lot None in N…
1850 U.S. census: Jefferson Dean (49, b. Georgia), wife Phoneta (43, b. Georgia), and Bedford Dean (21, b. Tennessee) in Big Rock, Pulaski County, Ar…
1880 U.S. census: Jefferson Dean (75, b. Georgia) with wife Drucilla (56, b. Texas) and stepdaughter Emma Alexander (29) in Precinct 6, Bastrop Count…
Serves as court-appointed appraiser for the estate of William Bush, deceased, including initial and supplemental appraisements.
Richard Deens deceased by publication of administrator notice.
Assignment of land warrant originally issued to Anthony Adams.
Military service record bundle indicates service as a private in Capt. John A. Veatch’s Company, Bell’s Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers, for a 12-…
Phase-2 pension bundle includes claimant statements about disability, residence, pension amount, and end-of-life reimbursement application. Includes …
1835 Bevil District / Municipality of Bevil enumeration (1 May 1835): Sophia W. PRIDGON listed as widow, age 36, with William P. M. DEAN age 5; Samue…
Local service in Texas State Troops (Jasper Greys), Jasper County, Texas; later transitioned into Confederate service.
Confederate service in Company G, 13th Texas Cavalry; discharge explicitly recorded as 30 Jul 1862 for disability.
Affidavit of Jeremiah Deen re War of 1812 service
Affidavit of Jeremiah Deen re War of 1812 service
Supporting witness affidavits identifying Jeremiah Deen
Power of Attorney by Jeremiah Deen
Cover letter transmitting bounty land papers for Jeremiah Deen
McWilliams Family Bible statement (as cited in Phase-2 extraction): 'Mary McWilliams died December 21 1821 13 days after birth of Drury Jr'.
McWilliams Family Bible statement (as cited in Phase-2 extraction): 'Lydia McWilliams married Drury Sr Jan’y 1822'.
Superior Court (Randolph County, Georgia), July Term 1811: civil action in assumpsit brought by William Hammett, William Phillips, and Radford Ellis,…
Sheriff’s return of service (Randolph County, Georgia): summons served on John Powell and Edmond Deens on 22 Jul 1811 by delivering a true copy (sher…
Clerk’s recording of the verdict and judgment in Phillips Estate v. Powell & Deens: recorded 23 Sep 1812 in Book P, pages 284–286 (Randolph County, G…
Household listed as 'Edmond Deans'. Bucket counts as stated: WM 21+:1; WM 21-:5; WF 21+:2; WF 21-:1; C:0. Note: Ransom L. Deens listed on same page (…
Georgia land grant issued by Governor David B. Mitchell granting 202½ acres (Lot 74, District 24, Wilkinson County, Georgia) to the statutorily style…
Richard Deens appointed Overseer of the Road leading from the Rock on Peach Tree, to the Cross Roads near William Andrews's, with following Hands, Ja…
Wm Bass, Wm Linsey, Dorrel Devanport, Thos Morris, Stephen Young, Saml Bryant, Robt Young, Wm Harris [19] Willobe Manning is appt oversr of the Said …
Petit Jurors Jas Arrington, Green Bell, Henry Beckwith, Benja Atkins, Saml Carter, Francis Parker, Thos Morris, Henry Peed, Thos Beckwith, David Ball…
Respectfully came into Court paid her fine required by law for a female bastard child have Wm and James Baker security for the keeping the parish har…
Ordered that the sheriff sell the estate of John Manning decd according to law James Massingale is recommended to the next Genl assembly as a proper …
Grand Jury Quallified. Wilson Taylor Foreman, John Dew, Rowland Williams, Wm Sandiford, John Eatman, Thomas Warren, Jerry Deans, Wm Whiddon, Benja Bu…
[124] July Court 1783 890-Hardy Griffin Esqr in Capt Jas Battles District 891-Thos Mann, Jos Arrington senr & Francis Rose in Capt Jas Battles Distri…
[124] July Court 1783 890-Hardy Griffin Esqr in Capt Jas Battles District 891-Thos Mann, Jos Arrington senr & Francis Rose in Capt Jas Battles Distri…
Grand Jury qualified, William Boddie foreman edwd Pursel, John Evans, Wm Vester, Wm Bachlor, Jerry Deens, Cooper Williams, Joshua Pierce, Jas Massing…
A deed sale from Henry Deens to Wm Andrews ackd
A deed sale from Henry Deens to Wm Andrews ackd
A deed sale from Thos Sanders to Joshua Jordon proved by the oath of John Hedgpeth The repairing of Stoney Creek bridge is reveid by the commisioners…
A deed sale from Henry Deens to Jas Griffin proved by the oath of Nathl Drake
Present Nathan Boddie, Arthur Arrington, Jos J. Clinch Esqrs 46-Daniel Taylor is appointed overseer of the Road in the Room of Jerry Deans. 47-Ordere…
[87] January Court 1791 Willis Deans, Jethro Denson, Wm Rush, Henry Rains, Wm Williams, Jesse Pridgen, James Moore, Tanner Rose, Peter Ballard, Solom…
Grand Jury quallified, Archd Griggin Foreman Willis Deans, Henry Bains, James Moore, Solomon Collins, Solomon Whitefield, Wm Ricks, Peter Ballard, Wm…
Wm Bridges is appd overseer of the road in the room of Denton Mann Admr is on motion granted to Joseph Parrott on the estate of John Parrott who was …
Then the Court adjourned until court in Court{entire line stricken} [144] 882-Patrotlers in Capt Wilson Taylors District as follows William Dew, Dunc…
Petit jurors Wm Battle, Hardy Harris, Joel Williams, David Pridgeon, Dempsey Dawson, Dempsey Braswell, David Daniel, Benja Brown, Thos Deans, Lewis C…
Probate court minute granting letters of administration states that six months had elapsed since the death of N.P. Dean as of 28 Feb 1870; this ancho…
EVENT #1 — Petition for Sale of Lands Date: 26 October 1870 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Bill of Complaint Com…
EVENT #2 — Order of Publication Date: 7 December 1870 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Order Action: - Court finds…
EVENT #3 — Appointment of Administrator Date: 28 February 1870 Court: Probate Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Letters of Administr…
EVENT #4 — Decree Pro Confesso Date: 24 January 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Decree Action: - Defendants …
EVENT #5 — Reference to Clerk and Master Date: 24 January 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Order of Reference …
EVENT #6 — Continuance Order Date: 29 March 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Order Action: - Cause continued …
EVENT #7 — Consent Decree for Sale Date: 7 July 1871 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Consent Decree Parties: - Em…
EVENT #8 — Final Decree and Distribution Date: 9 January 1872 Court: Chancery Court, Lauderdale County, Mississippi Record Type: Final Decree Findin…
EVENT #1 — Application for Letters of Administration Date: 27 February 1866 Court: County Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Application / Ord…
EVENT #2 — Bond, Oath, and Confirmation of Administrator Date: 26 February–30 April 1866 Court: County Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Bond…
EVENT #3 — Inventory and Appraisement Date: 31 March 1866 Court: County Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Inventory / Appraisement Personal …
EVENT #4 — Order for Immediate Sale of Personal Property Date: 26 April 1866 Court: County Court (in vacation), Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Or…
EVENT #5 — Account of Sale Date of sale: 12 May 1866 Court approval: 28 May 1866 Court: County Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: Account of S…
EVENT #6 — Claims Against the Estate Dates: 28 May 1866; March Term 1869; October Term 1871 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson County, Tex…
EVENT #6 — Claims Against the Estate Dates: 28 May 1866; March Term 1869; October Term 1871 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson County, Tex…
EVENT #6 — Claims Against the Estate Dates: 28 May 1866; March Term 1869; October Term 1871 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson County, Tex…
EVENT #7 — Annual Accounts and Continuances Dates: Fall Term 1870; October 1871; June 1872 Court: District Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: …
EVENT #7 — Annual Accounts and Continuances Dates: Fall Term 1870; October 1871; June 1872 Court: District Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: …
EVENT #7 — Annual Accounts and Continuances Dates: Fall Term 1870; October 1871; June 1872 Court: District Court, Jackson County, Texas Record Type: …
EVENT #8 — Estate of C. L. Owen (Related Proceedings) Dates: 25 April 1863; January 1873; October 1874 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson …
EVENT #8 — Estate of C. L. Owen (Related Proceedings) Dates: 25 April 1863; January 1873; October 1874 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson …
EVENT #8 — Estate of C. L. Owen (Related Proceedings) Dates: 25 April 1863; January 1873; October 1874 Court: County Court & District Court, Jackson …
Officer register entry: Thomas M Deans listed as Ensign; commission 1 Nov 1824; ended 29 Mar 1826; resigned.
Officer register entry lists 'Garrison Dean' as Ensign, dated 3 Jun 1825, with remark 'vice Thos. M. Deans'.
Death certificate: Mary E. Morgan; born Sept 1829, Alabama; father Thomas Dean; mother unknown; spouse William Morgan.
U.S. cash-entry land patent issued 1 Feb 1843 to Thomas M. Deens, senior, of Conecuh County, Alabama, under Act of Congress 24 Apr 1820 (Cahaba Land …
U.S. bounty land patent issued 2 Jul 1860 to Drewry (Drury) Dean (Private, Capt. Reid's Company, Georgia Militia, War of 1812) under Act of 3 Mar 185…