DESCENDANTS OF THOMAS MORELAND
1. Thomas Morland was born 1602 in England and died abt. 1663 in VA. Some new findings by Lessa Moreland Clayton will be marked LC
1621 There was a Thomas Morland, age 19, who arrived in James
City, VA on the Abigail
as a servant to John Haney. Inhabitant of Elizabeth Citie Co., age 22 living on Buck's Row Plantation and is a servant to John Haney in the Census of Virginia after the 1622 Indian attack. Adventurers of Purse and Person, VA page 68.
August 29, 1637 Charles River County page 475 Capt. Robert Felgate, 250 acs. E. upon land of Capt. John Wst, N. upon the Gleabland, N. by W. upon the land of John Waine, W. by S. into the woods and S. upon the land of William Barber. Due for the adv. of himself & 4 personal the first year to the said plantation of Charles River: Erasmus Felgate, Robert Syler, Mary Mooreland, Henry Thorne. Cavaliers and Pioneers, Abstracts of VA Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666 - Patent Book No. 1, Part II, page 70. LC who is Mary Mooreland??
Aug. 10, 1642 York Co., VA. the land grant to Thomas Morland for the 100 acres of land on Capt. John West's Creek in York Co., adjacent to William Sawyer, due for the advance of himself and Christopher Browne to Chiskiacke the first year. Cavaliers and Pioneers page 132. LC
1645 Thomas Morland witnessed a deed in York Co.
1645 Court judgement: Thomas Morley have attachment against the estate of Lt. Nicholas Steelwill for debt of 929 lb. tobacco in regard is gone for Maryland to live. LC
1646 Court judgement: The lands and plantation of Lieutenant Nicholas Steelwill to be appraised as to what it be yearly worth by William Barber. Thomas Borne, John Hansford and Elias Richardson. That Thomas Morland to have receipts till paid 929 lb. tobacco. Parties to be sworn by Mr. Francis Morgan. LC
1648 Sept. Satisfaction, York Co., VA Court page 415, Thomas Morland.
1662 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. page 357. Settlement of estate of John Hansford ordered Thomas Moreland, William Barber and William Townsend to make a fair division among the four orphans of their father's personal property.Also says "To my godson John Morley, son to my neighbor Thomas Morley..." LC
1662, Oct. 24 John Shelton in York County ordered to serve his master one whole yeare after expiration of his indenture according to Act of Assembly for useing threatening speeches to his master Thomas Morley (Moreland) and striking his overseer, his master's son William. Tyler's Q Vol. 1, Issue 4, page 273. LC
January 28 1663 Thomas Moreland bought 400 acres in New Kent County, VA from Richard Scruggs for a sum in hand. (His son William sells 100 of the 400 acres in 1665 to Robert Shore after his father's death). LC
1665 Thomas Morland York Co., VA deed
1665 Johnathan Morland, son of Thomas, mentioned in a deed of William and Eada Moreland in York Co. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 2 and 3.
1666 William Moreland of Hampton Parish, York County, sold to Robert Shore of Martins Hundred Parish, James City County, 100A in New Kent County, bounded as by Richard Scruggs bill of sale to my late deceased father Thomas Morland for 400A, 28 January 1663 for a sum in hand 12 March 1665. Witnesses: David Crafford, William Woodland, Thomas Wardrobe, John Moor. Signed William (M) Morland, Alice (A) Morland, recorded 21 August 1666. Court Book, page 1. LC
No will for Thomas has been found.
Children:
2. Jonathan Morland
3. William Morland born ca 1650. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 3.
1665 Johnathan Morland, son of Thomas, mentioned in a deed of William and Eada Moreland in York Co. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 2 and 3.
1672 York Co., VA Deeds, etc No. 5 page 32 William Moreland and Thomas Sharp - settlement.
4. John Morland born ca 1654 in York Co., VA, died 1706 in York Co., VA
5. Thomas Morland born ca 1623 York Co.
Jan 10, 1665 Charles City, York Co., VA. Thomas Moreland age 42 or therabouts was examined and sworn as follows being at M Es I have 500 pounds in M Es Aswollo Company before being arrested. As Mr. Wyatts stated, he did inquire who enjoined an arrow against him and I told him of Indians of his in Pomunkey, named in M E Wyatts sister of Isle of Amarow, whom upon he fell into a passion so he assailed his olde dogg and Groaned. He would spend 500 pounds but he could and Anthony Wyatt Tobacco 200 goods out of his ship and say no more. signed Thomas Moreland. LC
Feb. 1665 Charles City, York Co., VA. That whosoever hath legal debt of the same to pay of debt claim lists/Thomas Moreland. LC
Feb. 12, 1665 Charles City, York Co., VA, To whom these presents shall come, know ye that I Thomas Moreland in hand and bargained and sold any by these presents bargain and sell until Robert Bartlett all the estate which I have in 100 acres of land situate lying and being in this County bounding (viz) begginning at corner John Smith's line the same for this and from Md's on the other side (land description) I Thomas Moreland do acknowledge in court and have this day set my hand and seal this 12th day of February 1665 signed Thomas (his mark) Moreland. Wit. Nicholas Lewis. LC
Generation 2
4. John Morland [son of Thomas Morland] was born ca 1654 in York Co., VA and died 1706 in
York Co., VA. He Married Ann Bell ca 1677, daughter of William Bell
and Mary Unknown. She was born ca 1660 and died 1721 York Co., VA. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 3,4,5. York Co. Wills, Library of VA Reel 6 page 6 and 10.
24 May 1687 Rurall Husher a servant Boye to John Morland was brought before the Court, and did Confess that hee did absent himselfe about 26 days by Runing away, it is therefore Ordered that the said servant to serve his said Master after his first indentured time of servise be Expired, the full time of 52 days being Duble the time he was absent from his said Master Servis. York County Deeds, Orders, and Wills p 315. LC
1689 John Moreland appointed surveyor of the highways for Hampton
Parish, York Co., VA. York Co. Deed Book 8 page 368.
1704 York Co. rent roll John Moreland with 100 acres.
1704 York Co., VA Orders, etc. No. 14 page 104. Will of William Bell left John Moreland Sr. one shilling as "having married my daughter Ann."
1706 York Deeds and Wills No. 13, page 6. John's will was written
May 21, 1706 and probated Sept. 24, 1706. Mentions wife Ann and son
Francis, executors. Son Matthew, daughter Elizabeth, not of age,
daughter Jane married to Faircloth, son John and Edward. Son, John, recieved the 100 acre tract of land.
When Francis qualified as executor he was from James City Co.
1721 York Co., Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 8, page 70. Inventory of Ann Morland filed. Mentions Thomas, Edward, Matthew Morland, John Morland's orphans, Francis Morland executor.
Children:
6. Francis Morland born ca 1680 in York Co., VA; died 1768 Dinwiddie Co., VA. Married [1] Anne Hubbard, daughter of Robert Hubbard. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 5.
7. Jane Morland born ca 1682. She married Thomas Faircloth. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 17.
8. Elizabeth Morland born ca 1684.
9. John Morland, Jr. born ca 1692 in York Co., VA; died 1717 in York Co., VA. Married Jane Young. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 6.
10. Edward Morland born ca 1686. Married Jane Fuller. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 10.
1708 York Co., Wills, etc. No. 13, page 255. Will of Edward Fuller named daughter Jane Moreland. Edward Moreland was a witness to the will.
1719 York Co., VA Order Book 15, page 548. Edward was named guardian for his younger brother, Matthew Moreland.
11. Matthew Morland born ca 1701 in York Co. Va; died 1735 in York Co., VA. Married Ann Wright ca 1720; born ca 1704 and died before 1735 in York Co., VA. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 10. York Co. Order Book 19, page 130.
12.Mary Moreland
Generation 3
6. Francis Morland [son of John Morland and Ann Bell] born ca 1680 in York Co., VA; died in 1768 in Dinwiddie Co., VA. Married [1] Anne Hubbard, of Warwick Co., VA, daughter of Robert Hubbard. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 5.
1706 York Co., VA Francis and sister-in-law were executors of her husband John's estate. LC
1716 York Co., VA Frances petitioned for his sister-in-law to handle her husband's estate, he withdrew his bond. LC
Sept. 11, 1717 Francis Moreland and Anne, his wife, 50 acres James City Co., in Merchants Hundred Parish.Cavaliers and Pioneers, page 218, patent book 10.
1717 James City County VA Francis and Anne in court against Edward Riley concerning land boundaries.LC
1718 James City Co. Robert Hubbard bought 137 acres bordering Francis Moreland LC
September 2, 1718 James City Co. Robert Hubbard, Francis Moreland and Ann Moreland, daughter of Robert Hubbard, a petition to Lt. Gov. Alexander Spotswood asking for a patent for a tract of land in James City Co. which escheated from Mihile Goen and 50 acres of land which escheated from Edward Ridley. Virginia Colony, Colonial Papers, Accession 36138. State Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia. Lessa Clayton
1719 York Co., VA petition of Jane Moreland against brother-in-law Francis for refusing to give her share of John's estate. LC
1719 James City Co., VA Francis and Ann bought 50 acres formally belonging to Edward Ridley deceased on Sanders Marsh.LC
1720 York Co., VA Francis presented his dead brother John's inventory to court. The last child fo John had reached maturity. LC
1721 York Co., VA Francis exhibited the account of Ann Moreland deceased, his mother. LC
1729 Warwick Co. court case King vs. Robert and John Moreland and Littler and Robert Hubbard. Lessa Clayton
Magazine of VA Genealogy - Prince George Co., VA
1732 Francis Moreland 400 acres
1745 Francis Moreland 298 acres
1746 Francis Moreland 200 acres
1751 Francis Moreland 100 acres
1760 Frances Moreland 50 acres
1755 Dinwiddie Co., formerly Prince George Co., at a vestry held at the Glebe for Bristol Parish Church, Francis Moreland Sr., and Joseph Tucker, Jr. with the freeholders of their precinct....LC
1760 Dinwiddie Co., VA Francis patented 50 acres LC
1768 Dinwiddie Co., VA Francis Moreland of Dinwiddie Co. died. He left everything to sons Thomas and Francis, and married daughter Anne Oliver and her husband. Also mentions grandson John, son of Francis; grandson Francis, son of Thomas; granddaughter Mary House and grandson Francis Oliver the children of his daughter Anne and her husband James Oliver.see below findings of Lessa Clayton
1805 RALEIGH NC. Report of Cases Adjudged in the Superior courts of Law
and Equity, court of Conference and Federal Court for the State of North
Carolina, Moreland vs Majors 1797-1806 Pg. 375
1805 RALEIGH NC: Supreme Court for North Carolina June Term. Moreland v.
Majors case. The case was brought by Francis�s children. Francis�s son
Francis received Negros in his fathers will, however, if he died without
heirs then the Negros went back to his siblings. This son Francis Moreland
did die in 1802, without living any heirs. His brothers and sister brought
a suit to recover the negro woman Phebe and her increase. The case was first
heard in the county court and the Moreland siblings were denied, but then
they appealed to the Supreme Court in Raleigh where the case was overturned.
The children of Thomas claimed they were all entitled to a share of the
slaves, not just the one born before their uncle Francis died. North
Carolina Reports: Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme ..., Volume 5
PG 48 (Runs several pages)
Here is the part of the will that was entered into the court transcript:
1768 DINWIDDIE CO: Last will and testament for Francis Moreland Will of
Francis Moreland died 1765, County of Dinwiddie and the State of Virginia
1. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas, and the heirs of his body lawfully
begotten, the following negro slaves, to wit: Jenny, Sue, etc., and their
increase; but if my said son Thomas should die without issue living at the
time of his death, then I give the said negroes and their increase to my son
Francis Moreland and his heirs forever.
2. I give to my son Thomas Moreland, and the heirs of his body lawfully
begotten, my plantation where I now live, containing by estimation 200
acres, and in default of such heirs living at the time of his death, I give
and devise the same to my son Francis and his heirs forever.
3. I lend to my son Thomas during his natural life one negro girl named
Phebe, and after his decrease I give the said negro and her increase to my
grandson Francis Moreland, son of the said Thomas, to him and his heirs
forever; and in default of such issue the said negro and her increase to be
equally divided amongst his brothers and sisters then living.
4. I give and bequeath to my son Francis Moreland and his heirs the
following slaves, to wit: Jude, Pat, etc., and their increase; but if my
said son Francis should die without issue living at the time of his death,
then I give the said negroes to my son Thomas Moreland and his heirs
forever.
5 I lend to my son Francis during his natural life one yellow girl named
Pat, and after his decease I give the said negro and her increase to my
grandson John, son of the said Francis, to him and his heirs forever, and in
default of such issue the said negro to equally divided among his brothers
and sisters.
6 I give and bequeath to my son-in-law, James Oliver, and his heirs, the
following negroes, to wit: Pat, Hannah, etc., and their increase; but if my
said son-in-law James Oliver, should die without issue by my daughter Anne
Oliver, living at the time of his death, then I give the said negroes to the
children of my two sons, Thomas and Francis, to be equally divided.
7 I lend to my daughter, Anne Oliver, during her natural life, one negro
girl named Dinah, and after her decease I give the said negro girl and her
increase to my granddaughter, Mary House, to her and her heirs forever.
8 I lend to my daughter, Anne Oliver, during her natural life, one negro
boy named Dick, and after her decease I give the said negro boy to her son,
Francis Oliver, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, and in default
of such issue the said negro to be appraised and the money equally divided
amongst his brothers and sisters.
9 I give all the rest and residue of my estate to be equally divided among
my children then living.
Children of Francis and Anne:
13. Francis Moreland, Jr. Born 1736, died 1802 Orange Co., NC. He married Nancy Majors. LC
14. Anne Moreland married James Oliver. LC
15.Thomas Morland born ca 1726; died 1793 Guilford Co., NC. He married Jane Baugh.LC
9. John Morland, Jr. [son of John Morland and Ann Bell] born 1692 in York Co., VA and died 1717 in York Co., VA. Married Jane Young, daughter of John Young.
1711 John Morland mentioned as owning land in York Co. adjacent to Philip Dunford. Cavaliers and Pioneers, page 113.
Dec. 1712 York Co. Orders page 207. Edward Lofty vs. John Moreland regarding debt.
1717 York Co., Va Wills, etc. Library of VA Reel 7, page 109. "Jane Moreland came into court and made oath that her husband John Moreland departed this life without making any will and she knows or believes on her....and entering into bond together with John Young and Richard Roby her security for her just and faithfull administration of his estate and is admitted into record. Certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration in due course."
1719 Jane Morland named as executrix in her father, John Young's estate. York Co., VA Orders, etc No. 15, page 551.
1720 York Co., VA Order Book No. 15, page 584. Charles Hansford, William Lee, William Fuller and Richard Burt were named to appraise the estate of John Moreland.
1726 York Co., VA Order Book. Guardian bond for William Lee guardian of Young Morland.
1728 York Co. Order Book, page 557. Settlement of the estate of John Morland mentions Young Morland, Ann Morland and Britton Morland.
Children of John Morland and Jane Young are:
16. Young Morland born ca 1712 in York Co., VA, died 1774 York Co., VA.
17. Ann Morland
18. Britton Morland
11. Matthew Morland [son of John Morland and Ann Bell] born ca 1701 in York Co., VA and died 1735 in York Co., VA. Married Ann Wright ca 1720, daughter of John J. Wright. She was born ca 1704 and died before 1735 in York Co., VA.
1733 York Orders, etc. No. 18 page 62 and 74. Ann Williams chose Matthew Moreland to be her guardian. Library of VA Reel 9.
Matthew's will was written Feb. 1734 and probated Feb. 1736. Mentions daughter Ann Morland, sons John, Matthew, Edward and Wright Morland. York Wills page 175. Young Morland sole executor. Library of VA Reel 9. York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 248.
1735 York Co., VA Orders, etc. No. 18 page 212. Matthew Moreland, son of Matthew Moreland, deceased was bound to John Morris to learn a trade. Library of VA Reel 9.
1735 York Co., VA Orders, etc. No. 18 page 244. Sheriff was ordered to take into custody the Negros belonging to the estate of Matthew Moreland which are now in the possession of John Wright and bind them out to the best advantage.
1735 York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 247. Ordered that the estate of Matthew Morland pay a debt to the estate of John Wormsley. Library of VA Reel 9.
1735 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18. Sheriff ordered public sale of the estate of Matthew Morland. Library of VA Reel 9.
1736 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 336. Ordered that Richard Bellamer and Sophia Clarke witnesses to the will of Matthew Morland appear in the next court. Library of VA Reel 9.
1736 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 343. Will of Matthew Morland proved in court by the oath of Richard Bellamer, witness. Library of VA Reel 9.
1737 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18 page 409. John Morland, orphan bound to Benjamin Moss. Negro boy belonging to orphan should be delivered to Benjamin Moss. Library of VA Reel 9.
1742 York Co. Order Book 19 page 137. John Wright settling the estate of Matthew Morland.
1742 York Co. Order Book, Library of VA Reel 10, page 141. "Matthew Morland orphan of Matthew Morland, dec'd. this day made his choice of John Morris for his guardian and is asking for a bond for his care of this orphan's estate is admitted."
1746 York Co., VA Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 10, page 17. Edward and Wright Morland, infants, John Wooten their guardian vs William Cannon and Ann his wife vs. Matthew Morland and Young Morland, Ex of Matthew Morland deceased.
1751 York Co., VA Wills page 273. Will of John Wright left a legacy to the heirs of his daughter, Ann Moreland.
Children of Matthew Morland and Ann Wright are:
19. Ann Morland born 1721, died before 1771.
20. John Morland born ca 1723.
1735 York Co. Records No. 18 page 409. John was bound to Benjamin Moss to learn to read and write after his father's death.
21. Edward Morland born ca 1724.
22. Matthew Morland, Jr. born 1725; died 1755 in York Co., VA.
23. Wright Morland born ca 1727 in York Co., VA; died ca 1807 in Goochland Co., VA.
Generation 4
13. Francis Moreland, Jr. [son of Francis Moreland and Anne Hubbard] Born 1736, and died 1802 Orange Co., NC. Married Nancy Majors. Major Family Bible, Duke University.
1743 York Co., VA Order Book 19, page 222. "In the suit in Chancery between Francis Morland an infant by Robert Hubbard his guardian, complt. and John Henritt, defendant; this cause was this day heard on the bill and the answer of the defendant in his proper person on consideration whereof. It is ordered that the defendant pay unto the complt. the sum of 7.16.8 pounds together with his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended."
The following is an affidavit taken from CR073.325.8 at N.C. State Archives in Raleigh. It was filed in Orange County, NC, pursuant to a matter of debt.
"Dinwiddie County
"By virtue of the comission hereunto annexed to us and others directed, Francis Moreland personally appeared before us as a witness in a cause depending in Orange County North Carolina between the executors of John Heath, pltffs, assignee of James Greenway and Thomas Moreland, Dft; and the sd Frs MORELAND being first duly sworn deposeth and saith That he has a brother of the name of Thomas Moreland now resident as he believes in North Carolina; and that at the last time he was at his brothers house, abt one year ago last fall, he was living on the waters of New Hope as he told this Deponent and in Orange County as he believes. That his said brother was formerly an inhabitant of Dinwiddie County living in the neighborhood of Doct. James Greenway, who kept a store and it is highly probable as this Deponent thinks had dealings with the said Greenway. That his brother moved away from this county about eight or nine years ago to the best of his remembrance, ever since which he has resided in No Carolina as he believes. That this Deponent knows of no other Moreland of his brother's name. That, if now alive he is about sixty years of age, looks well and was pretty fat when this deponent last saw him. When living in Dinwiddie was fond of Liquor and talkative in his cups and further this deponent saith not.
Francis Moreland
Taken at Dinwiddie Court House the seventeenth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty six, being sworn to by the sd deponent as interlined above before
John Mitchell
William Watts"
Sept. 1789, Prince George Co., VA. A Francis Moreland, deceased is mentioned in the estate account of James Fletcher. Prince George Co. Records LDS 6100412.
1790 Orange Co., NC Census
Francis Moreland
1795 Francis Moreland and Nancy his wife, sold 101 acres in Orange Co. Orange Co. Deed Book 5, page 404, LDS 317048.
1801 Francis Moreland bought 100 acres in Orange Co. Orange Co. Deed Book 9 page 192. LDS 19476.
1802 Orange Co. will of Francis Moreland probated. Mentions wife, Nancy, nephew Joseph Moreland, Francis Moreland son of William Moreland. Orange Co. Will Book D page 75. LDS 19484.
Child of Francis Moreland and Nancy Majors
a. John Moreland born bef. 1768 died bef. 1802 in Orange Co., NC. LC
14. Anne Moreland daughter of Francis Moreland and Anne Hubbard, married James Oliver
Children of Anne Moreland and James Oliver:
25. Francis Oliver
26. Mary Oliver
15. Thomas Moreland[son of Francis Moreland and Anne Hubbard] born 1735 and died Feb. 1793 in Guilford Co., NC. Married Jane Baugh.
1789 Thomas Moreland of Orange Co., NC bought 160 acres in Guilford Co. Guilford Co. Deed Book 5E page 98. LDS 19048.
1793 Thomas Morland of Guilford Co. will mentions sons William, Francis, daughters Elizabeth, Mary Ashley, Joseph Paugh. Will Book A, page 275. LDS 19058.
Children of Thomas Moreland and Jane Baugh:
26. William Moreland
27. Francis Moreland married Phebe Tucker died 1797 Green Co., GA
28. Elizabeth Moreland was born 1753 and married Hezekiah Rhodes
Children of Elizabeth Moreland and Hezekiah Rhodes:
a. Millie Rhodes born 1785
b. Thomas Rhodes born 1786
c. John Rhodes born 1787
29. Rhodes Moreland
30. Mary Moreland born 1759 and married William Ashley
Children of Mary Moreland and William Ashley:
a. William Ashley born 28 Sept 1793 and died in Indiana
b. Francis Moreland Ashley born 31 Jan 1797 and died in Guilford Col., NC
16. Young Morland [son of John Morland and Jane Young] was born ca 1712 in York Co., VA and died 1774 in York Co., VA. He married [1] Elizabeth Wright before 1751, daughter of John J. Wright. He married [2] Mary Unknown. She died 1774 in York Co., VA.
1726 York Co. Order Book No. 15, page 432. Young Moreland made choice of William Lee his guardian and arranged to serve Lee five years so that he would be taught the trade of carpenter and learn to read.
1735 York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 226, 244 and 265. Young Morland vs John Cartin. Library of VA Reel 9.
1736 York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18. Young Morland was sole executor of the estate of Matthew Morland. Library of VA Reel 9.
1741 York Co., VA Order Book 19, page 117. "Phillis a Negro girl belonging to Young Morland was brought before the Court and adjudged to be two years of age."
1743 York Co., VA Order Book 19, page 210. "Upon the petition of Young Morland for liberty to rebuild a mill formerly built by Charles Hansford and setting forth that the said Charles Hansford doth refuse to let him have an acre of his land on the other side of the swamp convenient for the rebuilding this mill at a reasonable rate. Upon hearing the whole matter of the said petition, the law in such cases.....and the said Charles Hansford in his proper person. It's ordered that the said petition have liberty to rebuild the said mill and that Isaac Collin, Nathaniel Buck and Francis Sec or any two of them lay off and value an acre of ground of the said Charles Hansford's convenient to the place for rebuilding the aforesaid mill provided it takes not away housing, orchards, or other conveniences and that they put the petition is possession thereof."
1745 Young Morland on list of people who had damage to tobacco in the York Warehouse.Statutes at Large, page 370.
1751 York Co., VA Wills page 273. Will of John Wright mentions "my daughter" Elizabeth Moreland, wife of Young Moreland.
1760 York Co. Deed Book 6 page 271, Lib. of VA Reel 15. Young Morland purchased 150 acres from the executors of Thomas Reynolds.
Jan. 1761 York Co., VA Wills Lib. of VA Reel 11 page 54. Young Moreland signed a court order to appraise the estate of John Baptist, ded'd. Matthew Hubbard also signed this order.
Nov. 1762 York Co. Orders page 449 Young Moreland vs Hubbard.
Sept. 1765 York Co. Orders page 13. Young Morland vs Samuel Roberts for debt on notes.
Young's will was probated in York Co. March 21, 1774. Mentions daughter Mary Morland, executrix, daughter Elizabeth Thomas' children, grand daughters Betty Coke, Nancy and Sally Skinner. Morelands of York Co., VA page 7. Library of VA Reel 11 page 214 York Co. Wills.
July 1787 York Co., VA Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 143. Estate settlement of Young Moreland by Samuel Thomas, admin. There are 5 pages to this settlement filled with names of people that the estate paid money to. The estate paid for a copy of John Moreland's will. Paid money to Nathaniel Moreland in 1778 and received money from Nathaniel in 1776.
Comment: Wondering if Nathaniel was a brother to Young?
Sept. 1774, York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 11, page 240. Mary's will was probated and mentioned Sally Skinner, Henry Lee, Elizabeth Thomas, Betty Coke and friend Samuel Thomas, executor. "...bequeath to George and John Thomas after my debts paid that part of my money as mentioned given in my father's will to them.....
January 1775 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 11, page 251. Appraisal of estate of Mary Moreland. Total 110.8.11.
May 1788 York Co. Orders page 49. Samuel Thomas exec. of Mary Moreland vs Matthew Moody.
October 1790 York Co. Wills, Lib of VA Reel 11, page 221. Settlement of estate of Mary Moreland. Money paid to Henry Lee, Charles Hansford, W. Dunsford, among others. Also mentions balance due estate of Young Moreland in her hands.
March 1792 Samuel Thomas exec. of Mary Moreland, dec'd vs Matthew Moody.
Children of Young Morland and Mary Unknown are:
31. Elizabeth Morland. She married Samuel Thomas.Morelands of York Co., VA page 9.
32. Female Morland died before 1774. She married Thomas Skinner.Morelands of York Co., VA page 9.
Children of Female Morland and Thomas Skinner are:
33. Elizabeth Skinner.
34. Nancy Skinner.
35. Sally Skinner.
Children of Young Morland and Elizabeth Wright:
36. Mary Morland born before 1753 in York Co., VA.Morelands of York Co., VA page 9.
20. John Morland [son of Matthew Morland and Ann Wright]was born ca 1723.
1735 York Co. Records No. 18 page 409. John was bound to Benjamin Moss to learn to read and write after his father's death.
1737 York Co. Records No. 18, page 409. Ordered that the negroe boy belonging to orphan John Morland be delivered to Benjamin Moss. Library of VA Reel 9.
1740 York Co., VA Order Book 19 page 82. "The suit on the petition brought by John Morland against Benjamin Peppit is continued."
Is this the John in North Carolina who married Dorothy?
22. Matthew Morland [son of John Morland and Ann Wright] was born 1725 and died 1755 in York Co., VA. He married Ruth Wright ca 1747. She probably died by 1771.Morelands of York Co., VA, page 12.
Matthew's will was written Jan. 1755 and probated Feb. 1755 in York Co., VA. He lived in Charles Parish. Mentions wife Ruth, 4 children: Elizabeth, John, Mary and the one my wife is now with. York Co., VA Wills, page 344, Lib. of VA Reel 10.
March 1755 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 10, page 345. Appraisal of the estate of Matthew Morland. Total 159.15.0.
January 1772 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 11, page 54. Estate settlement of Matthew Moreland. Division of slaves: John Mooreland [sic] received Sarah and Agnes; Mary Moreland received Frank, James, and some cash; Anne Mooreland [sic] received Amy, Bob and cash. Each valued at 90.13.0.
Children of Matthew Morland and Ruth Wright are:
37. Elizabeth Morland born ca 1748.
1771 Elizabeth did not receive a portion of the slave property of her father, so she may have died by 1771.Final Settlement of the estate of Matthew Moreland, York Wills, No. 22 page 54.
38. John Morland born ca 1750; died 1780 in York Co., VA.
1765 York Co. Deed Book 7 page 130. John Moreland, son of Matthew Morland deceased, apprentice to Matthew Hatton, house carpenter.
39. Mary Morland born ca 1753. She married Richard Garrett Jan. 13, 1774 in York Co., VA.Morelands of York Co., VA page 16.
40. Anne Morland born 1755 in York Co., VA.
23. Wright Morland [son of Matthew Morland and Ann Wight] was born ca 1727 in York Co., VA and died ca 1807 in Goochland Co., VA. He married Ann Wilson.The Douglas Register, page 255. Comment: Is she Sarah Ann Wilson? His wife is named Sarah in deeds below.
Dec. 15, 1761 Goochland Co., VA Wright Moreland purchased 100 acres of land from William Swanson. Library of VA Reel 3, Goochland Co. Deed Book 8, page 194.
June 1771 Goochland Co., VA Order Book 12, Lib. of VA Reel 25. Wright Mourland was paid for being a witness for Exolheath Page.
1782-1800 Wright Mourland was on the personal property tax list for Goochland Co., VA, usually with 1 horse and no slaves. He was always listed as "exempt" which could mean they gave him an exemption for homesteading. His sons Dudley and Charles were also listed along with a Thomas - which must be a son also.Lib. of VA Reel 136.
March, 1802-August 1803 Goochland Co. Order Book 23, pages 166, 216, 223, 367, 423, 598; Lib. of VA Reel 30. William Wilburn was ordered to pay Wright Moreland for attending court for him.
March and May 1803 Goochland Co. Order Book 23 Lib. of VA Reel 30; pages 425 and 527. Thomas Randolph vs. Wright Moreland.
March 1803 Goochland Co. Order Book 23, Lib. of VA Reel 30; pages 453 and 598. William Scott ordered to pay Wright Moreland for court attendance.
Dec. 1803 Goochland Co., VA Deed Book 19 page 66, Lib. of VA Reel 8. Wright and Sally Moreland sold a tract of land.
June 1804 Goochland Co. Deed Book 19 page 181, Lib. of VA Reel 8. Wright and Sarah Moreland sold a tract of land.
1805 Goochland Co., Deed Book 19 page 238, Lib. of VA Reel 8. Wright and Sarah Moreland sold 15 acres.
Aug. 18, 1807 Goochland Co., Order Book 26, Lib. of VA Reel 32 page 19. James Saloman vs Wright Moreland, writ of right.
Nov. 17, 1807, Ibid page 115. Thomas Randolph vs Wright Moreland, writ of right.
March 24, 1808, page 297 Ibid. Thomas Rand vs. Wright Moreland, deceased.
Dec. 17, 1810 Goochland Co. Order Book 28, page 2, Lib. of VA Reel 33. Court ordered survey of Sally Moreland's dower, land of Wright Moreland.
July 18, 1811, page 23, Ibid. Sally Moreland's survey was certified.
July 13, 1813, page 523, Ibid. Sally, Charles and Dudley Moreland, Major Hancock and Nancy; Meshack and Elizabeth Hicks, children of Wright Moreland vs Thomas, John, Sally Moreland and Jack and Lucy Ryan, William, Sally, Nancy, Polly, Wright and John Moreland infant childen of William Moreland, deceased and Sally Moreland widow of William Moreland, son of Wright Moreland, deceased. Court ordered sale of land of Wright Moreland, deceased.
July 15, 1813, page 523 Ibid. Sally Moreland, widow of Wright Moreland on poor list.
Children of Wright Morland and Ann Wilson:
41. William Moreland born ca 1757.
27. Thomas Moreland born ca 1761 Goochland Co., VA.
Dec. 1810 Goochland Co., VA Deed Book 21 page 134. Thomas Moreland, Atty. sold land in Goochland Co. to Alexander Fowler.
43. Charles Morland born Sept. 8, 1764. He married Susan Hancock Nov. 12, 1790 in Goochland Co., VA; born Aug. 27, 1770.
Charles was in the Revolutionary War.
1787 Goochland Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
Mourland, Charles - person charged with tax is Thomas Bernard.
1790-1794 Charles Mourland appears on the Dinwiddie Co., VA personal property tax list. Lib. of VA Reel 136.
Dec. 1809 Charles and Dudley Moreland, of Carter Co., TN gave power of attorney to William Hancock in Goochland Co., VA for their interests in their father's estate. Lib. of VA Reel 8, Deed Book 20 page 514.
Jan. 1810 Charles and Dudley Moreland and Major Hancock who married Mary Moreland daughter of Wright Moreland sold land in Goochland Co. to Alexander Fowler. Lib. of VA Reel 8 Deed Book 20, page 567.
44. Elizabeth Morland born Dec. 24, 1766. She married Meshack Hicks.
45. Lucy Morland born Jan. 8, 1769. Married Jack Ryan.
46. Ann Morland born Nov. 17, 1771.
47. Dudley Morland born April 4, 1762 Goochland o., VA. Said to have died 1839 Wayne Co., KY.
1788-1799 Dudley Mourland on Goochland Co., VA personal property tax list. Lib. of VA Reel 136.
January 1795 Goochland Co. Order Book 20, page 19; Lib. of VA Reel 29. Commonwealth vs Dudley Mourland who plead not guilty.
Dec. 1809 Charles and Dudley Moreland, of Carter Co., TN gave power of attorney to William Hancock in Goochland Co., VA for their interests in their father's estate. Lib. of VA Reel 8, Deed Book 20 page 514.
Jan. 1810 Charles and Dudley Moreland and Major Hancock who married Mary Moreland daughter of Wright Moreland sold land in Goochland Co. to Alexander Fowler. Lib. of VA Reel 8 Deed Book 20, page 567.
1787 Goochland Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
Mourland, Dudley
Person charged with tax is Wright Mourland.
48. Mary Morland. She married Major Hancock ca 1781. Called Nancy in 1813 court record.
Generation 5
26. William Moreland [son of Thomas Moreland and Jane Baugh]was born 1751 and died ca 1799 in Guilford Co., NC.
1778 William Moreland and Catherine his wife sold 51 acres in Guilford Co. Guilford Co. Deed Book A page 483. LDS 19045.
1790 Guilford Co., NC Census
Moreland, William
2 white males 16+
5 white males -16
5 white females
14 slaves
1794 William Mooreland of Guilford Co. sold 125 acres in Orange Co. Francis Moreland witness. Orange Co. Deed Book 5, page 50. LDS 19475.
1794 William Moreland of Guilford Co. sold 300 acres to Francis Moreland of Orange Co. Ibid, page 127.
1794 William Moreland of Guilford Co. sold 98 acres to Francis Moreland of Orange Co. Ibid page 172.
Children of William Moreland and Catherine:
49. William Moreland
50. Francis Moreland born 1773. Was mentioned in #14 Francis Moreland's will in 1802.
51. Sarah Moreland born 1761 married Samuel Sullivan
52. Joseph Moreland
53. Catherine Moreland married John Leak
54. Thomas Moreland
27. Francis Moreland son of Thomas Moreland and Jane Baugh was born ca 1711 and died ca 1797 in Greene Co., GA.He married Phebe Elizabeth Tucker
Oct. 11, 1738 Francis Moreland, James Pittillo, John Hansell, George Tillman, and Mary Hall were summoned as witnesses for Patrick Gibling, a criminal, upon his trial and ask allowance for this attendance. Prince George Co., VA Records, LDS 6100412.
Dinwiddie Co., VA Surveyor's Platt Book
1789 Francis Mooreland
Dinwiddie Co., VA Personal Property Tax, Reel 96 Lib. of VA
1782
Francis Moreland, Joe, Lany[?], Nat, Hanna, Susan
1784
No Morelands
1785
Frances Moreland, Sr., Joe, Lany, Simon, Nat, Hannah, Sarah, Phillis, Will, Abby, Peter, Davy 1 white male 11 negro 4 horses 4 cattle
1786
Francis Moreland Sr., Fanny, Simon, Jeremiah, Dinah, Phillis, Will, Abby, David, Peter 1 white male 10 negro 3 horses 2 cattle.
1787
Francis Moreland 9 negro 3 horses 2 cattle
1788
Francis Moreland 2 black 1 horse
1789
Francis Moreland 1 horse
1791, etc. No Morelands through 1799.
Comment: Francis and family apparently all went to Greene Co., GA at the end of the 1700's. There is a John Moreland who died in Greene Co., GA with a Lucy Moreland applying for letters of administration in Feb. 1799. Wonder if this is another brother of Francis?
1793 Francis Moreland listed on Greene Co., GA Tax Record with 150 acres and 8 slaves. LDS 1018450.
1797 Francis Moreland, Sr. Greene Co., page 141. This is the Francis Moreland from Dinwiddie Co., VA per the slaves named in his will and named in the personal property tax lists in Dinwiddie. Mentions sons Robert, John, Joseph, Francis and Wood. Daughters Lucretia Hill, Phebe Harrup, Mary Moreland. Also his sons Francis, John, and Joseph were all listed in the personal property tax lists.
1797 Appraisal of estate of Francis Moreland, Sr. Green Co., GA Intestate Records page 224
April 1797 Inventory of good and chattles of the estate of Francis Moreland. Slaves: Louey, Hannah, Simon, Matt, Dinah, Joe, Ginney, Fanny, Will, David, Charles, Abba, Peter, Fillis. Total value 3,609.45. Greene Co., GA Will Book A page 55; LDS 158291.
Children of Francis Moreland:
49. Robert Moreland born ca 1767 in VA.
50. John Moreland born ca 1758 in VA.
51. Joseph Thomas Moreland born ca 1755 in VA.
52. Francis Moreland, Jr. born ca 1765 in VA
53. Wood Moreland born ca 1780 in VA.
54. Lucretia Moreland who married Mr. Hill.
55. Phebe Moreland who married Arthur Harrup.
56. Mary Moreland.
38. John Morland [son of Matthew Morland and Ruth Wright] was born ca 1750 and died 1780 in York Co., VA He married Frances Stroud Dec. 8, 1772 in York Co., VA. She was born ca 1753.Morelands of York Co., VA page 13.
Aug. 1765 York Co. Orders page 450. Indenture of apprenticeship between John Moreland and Matthew Hatton.
April 1780 order in York Court for the appraisal of the estate of John Moreland. Total 4293.5.0York Wills, etc. No. 22, page 492.
1784 York Orders No. 4 page 514-515. The sheriff was instructed to sell the estate of John Moreland, deceased.
Aug. 1784 York Co. Orders page 48. Payment from the estate of John Moreland to Allen Chapman, Admin.
August 1784 York Wills, etc. No. 23, page 52. Inventory of John Moreland's estate. Francis Moreland was a purchaser.
August 1784 York Wills, etc. Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 53. Estate settlement of John Moland.
Children of John Morland and Frances Stroud are:
57. Matthew Morland born ca 1773 in York Co., VA.Morelands of York Co., VA page 15.
1789, York Co. Order Book 6, page 93. Matthew Moreland, orphan of John Moreland, deceased, regarding welfare and employment of Matthew. Later in that year Matthew and Richard Moreland, orphans were bound out.
58. Richard Morland born ca 1775.
59. William Morland born March 18, 1777.Morelands of York Co., VA page 15. Charles Parish Church Reg. LDS 1065176, page 137.
41. William Moreland [son of Wright Moreland and Ann Wilson] born ca 1757. Married Sally Unknown. He died before July 1813.
Children of William Moreland and Sally Unknown:
60. Sarah Moreland
61. William Moreland
62. Nancy Moreland
63. Wright Moreland
64. John Moreland
65. Polly Moreland
Generation 6
49. Robert Moreland [son of Francis Moreland and Phebe Tucker] born ca 1767 in VA.
Dinwiddie Co., VA Surveyor's Platt Book
1789 Robert Moreland
1790 Robert Moreland
1793 Robert Moreland on Greene Co., GA Tax list with 143 acres and 5 slaves. LDS 1018450.
Index to Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia
1795 Robert Moreland 495 acres in Greene Co.
March 23, 1815 R. Moreland bought Lot 30 from E. Crew. Putnam Deed Book D page 149.
Feb. 9, 1816 Robert Moreland sold 15 acres in Putnam Co., GA to Reuben Monday. Deed book F page 139.
Sept. 15, 1817 Robert Moreland sold 202 1/2 acres in Jasper Co., GA to Francis Moreland. No wife signed off on dower. John Moreland was witness. LDS 158496 Deed Book 8, page 102.
50. John Moreland [son of Francis Moreland and Phebe Tucker] born 1758 Dinwiddie Co., VA. Died 1826 Putnam Co., GA. He married Sarah Mary Tucker. She died before 1826.
Dinwiddie Co., VA Personal Property Tax, Reel 96 Lib. of VA
1782
John Moreland, Patt, Sarah 1 white male 2 negro, 2 horses
1783
John Moreland, Sam, Sarah, Dick 1 white male 3 negro 2 horses
1785
John Moreland, Patt, Edy, Grace, Sarah, Dick 1 white male 5 negro, 3 horses 1 cattle.
1786
John Moreland, Patt, Will, Grace, Sarah, Dick 1 white male 5 negro 3 horses 2 cattle
1787
John Moreland 5 negro 3 horses 3 cattle
1788
John Moreland 2 black 4 horses
1789
John Moreland 2 black 3 horses
1790
John Moreland 1 black 3 horses
Dinwiddie Co., VA Surveyor's Platt Book
1790 John Moreland
1795 John Moreland on Greene Co., GA Tax List with 105 acres. LDS 1018450
1796 John Moreland on Greene Co., GA Tax List. Ibid
1797 John Moreland on Greene Co., GA Tax List. Ibid
Feb. 1801 John Moreland of Greene Co., GA purchased land in Greene Co. on the waters of Richland Creek. Greene Co., GA Deed Book 2 page 626. LDS 158294.
Feb. 1803 John Moreland and Mary his wife, of Hancock Co., GA sold 100 acres in Greene Co. on the waters of the Richland Creek. Greene Co., GA Deed Book 4 page 38. LDS 158295.
March 24, 1808 John Moreland bought 202 acres from R. McGehen in Putnam Co., GA. Putnam Co. Deed Book A page 158.
May 10, 1808 John Moreland bought 203 acres in Putnam Co. from Jesse Moreland. Putnam Deed Book A page 158. Who is Jesse?
March 9, 1809 John Moreland sold land in Putnam Co. to D. Cardell. Putnam Co. Deed Book B.
Jan. 16, 1811 John Moreland bought 134 acres in Putnam Co. from D. Carroll. Putname Co. Deed Book B page 110.
April 29, 1812 John Moreland bought 70 acres and Lot 155 from Stephen Hall. No wife signed off on dower. Isaac T. Moreland, JP witness Putnam Co. Deed Book C page 206. LDS 400936.
April 30, 1812 John Moreland sold 18 acres of 134 to Stephen Hall. Putnam Deed Book B page 145.
Oct. 6, 1813 John Moreland bought 3 acres of 166 from S.J. Whatley. Deed Book D page 98.
Dec. 10 1819 John Moreland purchased lot 154 from I.T. Moreland. Putnam Co. Deed Book I page 46.
July 4, 1821 John Moreland sold 9 of 154 acres to James Wilkinson. Putnam Co. Deed Book J page 60.
1820 Putnam Co., GA Census
Moreland, John
1 male 16-26
1 male 45+
1 female 45+
July 1827 Putnam Co., GA. Will of John Moreland was probated. Gave son Isaac T. Moreland a negro man named March; son Colson a negro man named Joham; son Wood a negro named Leroy; son John a negro man named Dick and 200 acres where he now lives; daughter Lucy Wilkenson's children $200; daughter Patsey Ashunt a negro man named Coy and a bay filly ; daughter Francis Jones Farley $600 to buy two negros Amy and Frank. Plantation where I now live be sold. Old cook woman Pat be set free and the balance of my negroes not named in the will should be sold; namely Will, Peter, Charley, Warren, Harriet, Edith, Rose and Mariah. 250 acres in Early Co. should be sold. Personal property divided between Isaac T., Colson, Wood, John Patsey and Frances. Isaac T. and Colson Moreland are executors. Witnessed by John Moreland, Jesse Edwards, Jonathan Taylor. Putnam Co., GA Will Book B, page 69; LDS 394045.
Children of John Moreland and Sarah Mary Tucker:
66. Isaac Tucker Moreland born 1788 Prince George Co., VA.
Jan. 19, 1811 Isaac T. Moreland bought Lot 154 from Holloway & James. Putnam Co. Deed Book B page 147.
Dec. 10, 1818 Isaac T. Moreland sold Lot 154 to John Moreland. Putnam Deed Book I page 46.
Dec. 19, 1827 I.T. and C. Moreland Exec. sold 250, 24, and 155 acres to William Stephens. Putnam Co. Deed Book M page 111.
67. Colson Moreland born ca 1788.
68. John Moreland, Jr. born ca 1794.
1820, 1824, 1826, 1828 John Moreland, Jr. was on the Putnam Co., GA Tax List. LDS 401837
Nov. 12, 1822 John Moreland, Jr. of Jasper Co. purchaed 198 acres from Colson Moreland in Putnam Co. Putnam Co. Deed Book K, page 332.
1820 Putnam Co., GA Census
John Moreland, Jr.
1 male 16-26
1 female 16-26
69. Wood Moreland born before 1780.
70. Lucy Moreland married Mr. Wilkinson. She died before 1826.
71. Patty Ashurst Moreland.
72. Frances Jones Moreland married Mr. Farley.
51. Joseph Thomas Moreland [son of Francis Moreland and Phebe Moreland] born ca 1755 Dinwiddie Co., VA; married Martha Turner. Died 1789 Lincoln Co., NC.
Dinwiddie Co., VA Personal Property Tax, Reel 96 Lib. of VA
1783
Joseph Moreland, Phebi, Becke, Amy, Lucky [?], Sarah, Isaac, George Ben, Pegg. 1 white male 2 negro 1 horse 2 cattle
1785
Joseph Moreland, Phebe, Amy, Isaac, Sarah, Faney, George, Ben, Peg 1 white male, 8 negro, 3 horses 9 cattle.
1786
Joseph Moreland, Phebe, Becky, Amy, Isaac, Sarah, George, Fanny, Ben, Peg 1 white male, 9 negro 2 horses 10 cattle.
1787
Joseph Moreland 8 negro 3 horses 11 cattle
Dinwiddie Co., VA Surveyor's Platt Book
1790 Joseph Moreland.
1789 Will of Joseph Moreland, Lincoln Co. Mentions land in Dinwiddie Co., VA should be sold at the descretion of brother Francis Moreland to purchase land for my sons. Three oldest children Nancy, Isaac and Phebe T. Youngest son Turner. Witnessed by Robert Moreland. LDS 1572062.
Children of Joseph Morland and Martha Turner:
73. Nancy Moreland, born ca 1770 Dinwiddie Co., VA, married William Sadler, Lincoln Co., NC 1791.
74. Isaac Moreland born ca 1778 Dinwiddie Co., VA.
75. Phebe Tucker Moreland, born ca 1775 Dinwiddie Co., VA, married Nathaniel Sadler 1796 Lincoln Co., NC.
76. Turner Moreland born Nov. 24, 1784 Dinwiddie Co., VA. Married Rebecca Sledge.
52. Francis Moreland, Jr. born ca 1765. [son of Francis Moreland and Phebe Tucker] died ca 1834-35 Jasper Co., GA.
Dinwiddie Co., VA Personal Property Tax, Reel 96 Lib. of VA
1785
Francis Moreland 1 white male 2 horses.
1786
Francis Moreland 1 white male 2 horses
1787
Francis Moreland, Jr. 1 horse
1793 Francis Moreland, Jr. on Greene Co., GA Tax List with 4 slaves. LDS 1018450.
Sept. 15, 1817 Francis Moreland purchased land in Jasper Co., GA from Robert Moreland. LSD 158490.
Jan. 4, 1832 Francis Moreland purchased land from Asa Runds in Jasper Co., GA. LDS 158490.
April 30, 1833 Francis Moreland Sr. sold land to Thomas Moreland in Jasper Co., GA. LDS 158490.
Comment: I believe the older people in the census below are this Francis and wife living with his son Francis and family.
Child of Francis Moreland:
77. Francis Moreland born ca 1790; died ca 1834-35 Jasper Co., GA.
1820 Jasper Co., GA Census
Frank Moreland
1 male 16-26
1 male 26-45
1 male 45+ This must be Francis Sr.
2 females under 10
1 female 10-16
2 females 16-26
1 female 45+
1830 Jasper Co., GA Census
Francis Moreland
1 male 5-10
1 male 30-40
1 male 60-70 This must be Francis Sr.
1 female 10-15
1 female 20-30
1 female 40-50
Comment: There are TWO Francis Morelands who died in Jasper Co. with wills probated about a year apart:
March 4, 1834 Will of Francis Moreland probated. Mentions nephew Nathaniel G. Slaughter and Frances R. Bowdin, daughter of Willis and Sarah Bowdin. Jasper Co. Will Book 10, page 390. Less Clayton has recently - May 2011 - found proof that this Francis is a female. She was the daughter of John Slaughter and Mary Frances Brothers. She was married to Thomas Kimbrough and then to a Moreland. She left her property to Nthaniel Garret Slaughter. He was the son of her brother, Martin Slaughter. She also left itms to Frances R. Bowdin, duaghter of Willie Bowden and Sarah Mae Slaughter BHowdin. Sarah was also the child of Martin Slaughter. We don't yet know which Moreland Frances was married to.
Nov. 1835 Will of Francis Moreland probated. Estate equally divided among my children [not named] except daughter Mary R. Weeks. Jasper Co. Will Book 11, page 30.
53. Wood Moreland [son of Francis Moreland and Phebe Tucker] born ca 1775 Dinwiddie Co., VA. April 11, 1796 Warren Co. Wood Moreland married Sally Heath.
July 1795 Wood Moreland of Hancock Co., GA purchased a tract of land in Greene Co., GA on the waters of Richland Creek. Isaac Moreland was a witness. Greene Co. GA Deed Book 3 page 379. LDS 158295.
April 11, 1796 Warren Co. Wood Moreland married Sally Heath Colonial GA Marriage Records
1797 Woody Moreland on Greene Co., GA tax list. LDS 1018450
Nov. 1798 Wood Moreland of Hancock Co., GA sold the tract of land in Greene Co., GA on the waters of Richland Creek. John Moreland was a witness. No wife signed off on dower. Greene Co., GA Deed Book 3 page 648. LDS 158295.
Jan. 1804 Wood Moreland of Hancock Co., GA sold a tract of land in Greene Co., GA. No wife signed off on dower. Isaac T. Moreland was witness. Greene Co., GA Deed Bk. 4, page 261. LDS 158295.
Jan. 31, 1814 Wood Moreland purchased land from William Judson. Jasper Co. GA Deed Index LDS 158490
Dec. 28, 1815 Wood Moreland bought land from J. Marshall. Putnam Co. Deed Book E page 64.
Feb. 12, 1818 Wood Moreland purchased from John Miller. Jasper Co., GA Deed Index LDS 158490
June 1824 Wood Moreland sold 202 1/2 acres in Jasper Co. Wife, Sally signed off on dower. LDS 158497. Jasper Co. Deed Book A page 285.
July 26, 1824 Wood Moreland sold to John and William Daniel. Jasper Co., GA Deed Index LDS 158490
1828 Wood Moreland on Putnam Co., GA Tax List. LDS 401836
1820 Jasper Co., GA Census
Wood Moreland
1 male 10-16
3 males 16-26
1 male 45+
2 females under 10
3 females 10-16
1 female 26-45
or?
1820 Putnam Co., GA Census [next door to Turner]
Wood Moreland
1 male under 10
1 male 26-45
1 female 26-45
1830 Putnam Co., GA Census
1 male under 5
2 males 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 20-30
1 male 30-40
1 female under 5
1 female 20-30
1840 Benton Co., Alabama Census
Moreland, Wood
1 male 10-15
1 male 15-20
1 male 50-60
1 female 40-50
Generation 7
67. Colson Moreland born ca 1788 [son of John Moreland and Sarah Mary Tucker]. He married Elizabeth [Sally] Wouldridge Nov. 9, 1813 in Putnam Co., GA. She was born 1795 in GA.
Feb. 3, 1815 C. Moreland bought 198 acres from William Reind. Putnam Co. Deed Book D page 64.
Nov. 12, 1822 Colson Moreland of Putnam Co. sold 198 acres to John Moreland Jr. of Jasper Co. No wife signed off on dower. Putnam Co. Deed Book K page 212. LDS 400939.
Oct. 9, 1823 Colson Moreland sold 50 acres of 187 to Wm. Thomas. Putnam Co. Deed Book K page 332.
1824, 1825 Colson Moreland on list of first land owners in Upson Co., GA.
1820 Putnam Co., GA Census
Colson Moreland
1 male under 10
1 male 26-46
1 female under 10
1 female 16-26
1830 Upson Co., GA Census
Colson Moreland
1 male 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 40-50
2 females under 5
2 females 5-1-
1 female 30-40
1840 Upson Co., GA Census
Colson Moreland
1 male under 5
1 male 5-10
2 males 10-15
2 males 20-30
1 male 50-60
1 female under 5
1 female 5-10
1 female 10-15
1 female 15-20
1 female 40-50
1850 Upson Co., GA Census
Moreland, Colson 62 farmer VA
Elizabeth 55 GA
Cyntha A. 21 GA
Sarah 19 GA
Colson F. 18 student
Martha 15 GA
William 14
Children of Colson Moreland and Elizabeth Wouldridge:
78. Cyntha A. Moreland born 1829 GA.
79. Sarah Moreland born 1831 GA.
80. Colson F. Moreland born 1832 GA
81. Martha Moreland born 1835 GA.
82. William Moreland born 1836 GA.
74. Isaac Moreland [son of Joseph Thomas Moreland and Martha Turner] born ca 1778. Isaac died ca 1824 in Putnam Co., GA.
June 3, 1806 Isaac Moreland purchased 202 acres from George Peterman. Putnam Co. Deed Book A page 34.
Jan. 23 1811 Isaac Moreland bought 24 acres from Hodge Taylor. Putnam Co. Deed Book B page 147.
Jan. 23, 1811 Isaac Moreland sold 3 acres on Glady Creek to Hodge Taylor. Putnam Co. Deed Book C page 259.
Jan. 23, 1811 Isaac Moreland bought 150 acres from William White. Putnam Co. Deed Book C page 278.
May 11, 1811 Isaac Moreland bought 165 acres from G. Carrel. Putnam Co. Deed Book B page 185.
Nov. 1, 1814 Isaac Moreland purchased 60 acres from John Calloway. Putnam Co. Deed Book F page 277.
Sept. 29, 1815 Isaac Moreland bought Lot 6 from John White. Putnam Co. Deed Book E page 25.
Feb. 21, 1814 I. Moreland sold a town lot to William Wilkins. Putnam Co. Deed Book F page 205.
Jan. 20, 1818 Isaac Moreland purchased 1/2 of 117 acres from Henry Trippe. Putnam Co. Deed Book H page 14.
Nov. 19, 1821 Isaac Moreland sold 1/2 of 137 acres to Thomas Sadler.
June 23, 1824 Isaac Moreland sold 234 acres to John Trippe. Putnam Co. Deed Book K page 343.
1820 Putnam Co., GA Census
Isaac Moreland
2 males under10
1 male 26-45
2 females under 10
2 females 10-16
2 females 16-26
1 female 45+
1824 Joseph and Turner Moreland and Samuel Reid were administrators of Isaac's estate. Minor children and guardians: Amelia to Turner Moreland; Isaac N. to Turner H. Trippe; Jane to Thomas Hightower; Mary A.P. to Turner Moreland; William F. to Joseph T. Moreland. Putnam Co., GA Estate Records LDS 394042.
Children of Isaac Moreland
83. Joseph Tucker Moreland born Feb. 7, 1798 Putnam Co., GA.
84. Nancy Steinbach Moreland born ca 1795 Putnam Co., GA. She married Samuel Reid.
85. Martha Moreland born in Putnam Co., GA. She married Charnold Hightower.
86. Elizabeth Tucker Moreland born ca 1805 Putnam Co., GA. She married Thomas Hightower.
87. Sarah Moreland born Putnam Co., GA. She married Henry West.
88. Susan Turner Moreland. She married Thomas Bustin.
89. Isaac Newton Moreland. Born GA. Died 1842 Houston, TX.
90. Jane Briden Moreland. She married Seaborn J. Thompson.
91. William Fletcher Moreland. Married Elizabeth White.
92. Mary Bosanquet Moreland. She married John Carter Henderson.
93. Amelia Hollandberry Moreland. Married Thomas C. Miller.
76. Turner Moreland [son of Joseph Thomas Moreland and Martha Turner] born Nov. 24, 1784 Dinwiddie Co., VA; died Oct. 29, 1857 Russell Co., Alabama. Married Rebecca Sledge Oct. 8, 1806 in Dinwiddie Co., VA. He married Catherine Unknown born 1796 SC.
Nov. 26, 1816 Turner Moreland purchased land from T. Woodbridge. Putnam Co. Deed Book E page 287 and 288.
Jan. 19, 1819 Turner Moreland purchased 135 acres from James Calhoun. Putnam Co. Deed Book I page 2.
Dec. 24, 1823 Turner Moreland purchased land from James McNeil. Putnam Co. Deed Book K page 86.
1820, 1824, Turner Moreland on Putnam Co., GA Tax List. LDS 401836
1826, 1828 Turner Moreland on Putnam Co., GA Tax List as guardian of Mary and Amelia Moreland. Ibid
1820 Putnam Co., GA Census
Turner Moreland
1 male under 10
1 male 26-45
1 female 26-45
1830 Putnam Co., GA Census
Turner Moreland
1 male under 5
1 male 5-10
1 male 15-20
2 males 20-30
1 male 40-50
1 female 10-15
1 female 30-40
1840 Russell Co., Alabama Census
Turner Moreland
1 male 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 15-20
1 male 30-40
1 male 50-60
1 female 10-15
1 female 40-50
1850 Russell Co., Alabama Census
Turner Moreland 66 farmer VA
Catherine 54 SC
Augustus 17 GA
Children of Turner Moreland and Rebecca Sledge:
94. Elizabeth Moreland
95. Ashbury Fletcher Moreland
96. Jefferson Chappel Moreland
97. Nathanial T. Moreland born 1823 GA.
98. Joseph Moreland. [per Bill Moreland]
99. Augustus Moreland born 1833 GA.
Generation 8
83. Joseph Tucker Moreland [son of Isaac Moreland] born Feb. 7, 1798 Putnam Co., GA married Martha H. Trippe in Jasper Co., GA Feb. 8, 1816. She was born Dec. 9, 1797. Joseph died Oct. 7, 1852.
Nov. 13, 1821 Joseph Moreland purchased 108 acres from Thomas Cowles. Putnam Co. Deed Book J page 269.
Nov. 24, 1823 Joseph T. Moreland sold 108 acres to William Glass. Putnam Co. Deed Book K page 241.
Joseph Tucker Moreland and his brother William Fletcher Moreland moved to Claiborne Parish, LA.
Children of Joseph Tucker Moreland and Martha Trippe:
100. William Moreland born Dec. 16, 1816. Died Feb. 4, 1817.
101. Thomas C. Moreland born Sept. 19, 1819.
102. Isaac W. Moreland born May 22, 1821.
103. James W. Moreland born Nov. 11, 1822 married Elizabeth Witherspoon.
104. Turner Hunt Moreland born Oct. 15, 1824.
105. Sarah Jane Moreland born May 25, 1826.
106. Martha Ann Moreland born Aug. 13, 1828.
107. Joseph Benson Moreland born March 24, 1831. He married Mary Amanda Phillips.
108. Nancy Standback Moreland born Dec. 20, 1835.
Comment: Information on birthdates and children of Isaac Moreland's descendants was from a transcription of a Moreland Family Bible that moved with Joseph Tucker Moreland to Claiborne Parish LA in 1852 and transcribed by Patricia H. Moreland Feb. 2004.
89. Isaac Newton Moreland [son of Isaac Moreland]. Born GA, died June 9, 1942 Texas.
From The Handbook of Texas History Online:
MORELAND, ISAAC N. (?-1842). Isaac N. (J. N.) Moreland (Mourland), soldier and jurist of the Republic of Texas,qv was born in Georgia. He moved in the fall of 1834 to Texas and established himself at Anahuac. Soon thereafter he moved to Liberty, where he served as secretary of the ayuntamiento.qv On April 17, 1835, he became one of the four signers of the Liberty Resolutions, which called on Texans to respect the laws of Mexico and to refrain from resisting the payment of customs duties. However, Moreland was the author of the Anahuac Resolutions, signed on May 4, 1835 (see ANAHUAC DISTURBANCES). These protested what the citizens of the area considered to be unjust and arbitrary taxation by customs officials. This document was forwarded to the political chief of the jurisdiction and to the governor of Coahuila. Andrew Janeway Yates, Augustus Chapman Allen,qqv and Moreland wrote a letter of protest against the seizure by Mexican navy captain Thomas M. (Mexico) Thompsonqv of a sloop that they had chartered to transport freight to Velasco and Thompson's apparently arbitrary blockade of the mouth of the Brazos River. In October 1835 Moreland joined the Texas army. In a letter to Governor Henry Smithqv dated November 31, 1835, Col. James W. Fannin, Jr.,qv recommended Moreland for a commission in the Texas army. On December 20, 1835, Gen. Sam Houstonqv appointed Moreland a captain of the First Regiment of Infantry in the regular army and ordered him to Harrisburg to establish a recruiting station. His appointment was approved by the General Councilqv on March 10, 1836. At the battle of San Jacinto,qv Moreland served with the "Twin Sisters"qv under Lt. Col. George Washington Hockley,qv although Moreland later wrote to Mirabeau B. Lamarqv that he had been "the oldest officer in rank of the Artillery for duty, at the Battle of San Jacinto." A man named Haskell, who signed himself as an army surgeon, wrote from the field that "Capt. Moreland commanded a cannon, and the duty was well performed; the first shot carried away the enemies powder box, and wounded the adjutant general and several others." After San Jacinto, Moreland was assigned to command Fort Travis at Galveston. On July 20, 1836, he was promoted to major, and on October 29, 1836, Sam Houston appointed him commandant of the garrison at Galveston. Moreland was discharged from the army on April 27, 1837, and moved to Houston, where, on May 29, he announced his partnership in the practice of law with David G. Burnet.qv By 1840 he owned two Houston city lots, a slave, and a gold watch, in addition to 600 acres in Harrisburg County. On January 30, 1840, President Lamar appointed him chief justice of the Second Judicial District, then Harrisburg County, to succeed Benjamin Cromwell Franklin.qv He held the post until his death, on June 9, 1842. He is buried in an unmarked grave in City Cemetery on West Dallas Avenue, Houston. He was a Mason.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Compiled Index to Elected and Appointed Officials of the Republic of Texas, 1835-1846 (Austin: State Archives, Texas State Library, 1981). Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Defenders of the Republic of Texas (Austin: Laurel House, 1989). Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Muster Rolls of the Texas Revolution (Austin, 1986). Sam Houston Dixon and Louis Wiltz Kemp, The Heroes of San Jacinto (Houston: Anson Jones, 1932). Michael R. Green, comp. and ed., Calendar of the Papers of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (Austin: Texas State Library, 1982). Charles Adams Gulick, Jr., Harriet Smither, et al., eds., The Papers of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (6 vols., Austin: Texas State Library, 1920-27; rpt., Austin: Pemberton Press, 1968). John H. Jenkins, ed., The Papers of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836 (10 vols., Austin: Presidial Press, 1973). Telegraph and Texas Register, June 24, 1837, June 15, 1842. Amelia W. Williams and Eugene C. Barker, eds., The Writings of Sam Houston, 1813-1863 (8 vols., Austin: University of Texas Press, 1938-43; rpt., Austin and New York: Pemberton Press, 1970).
Thomas W. Cutrer
The San Jacinto Museum of History also has a biography of Isaac which says that he was born in Georgia and also that the Telegraph and Texas Register, Houston of June 15, 1842 carried the following notice regarding his death:
"Another Hero of San Jacinto gone - The Hon. Isaac N. Moreland, late Chief Justice of Harris County, and the commander of the Artillery Company in the Battle of San Jacinto, died in this city Thursday morning [June 9]. His remains were followed to the grave by a very large and respectable concourse of citizens, including the Masonic and other fraternities, and the independent military companies of the city; and many of his companions in arms, who had stood by him in the field of battle, assembled around his grave, to pay the last tribute of respect to their beloved comrade."
Stray Records in York County
Sept. 1659 Inventory for Gowin Moulin. York Co.., VA Wills, Library of VA Reel 2A page 83.
1758 There was an Ishumael Moreland born before 1758. Morelands of York Co., VA page 17.
Aug. 1784 William Moring and Ann Barber his wife. Sale between them and James Hill. York Co. Orders page 48.
Dec. 1767 Jonathan Beck, executor of estate of Joseph Morland vs James Hubbard and Jerman Baker.
Dec. 1789 York Co. Orders, page 195. James Vaughn, Ben Hansford, John Moody and William Ellis appraise estate of Robert Moreland. This makes two stray Robert Morlands. Wonder if this one is the brother of Francis who died in GA 1797?
1789 Nathaniel Moreland died, he was married but left no male heirs. He was mentioned in the settlement of Young Moreland's estate in 1778. Morelands of York Co., VA page 17.
Aug. 1766 York Co. Orders page 139. Nathaniel Morland asignee of James Hubbard vs William Hewatt.
Oct. 1785 York Co. Orders page 245. Nathaniel Moreland paid for being a witness for Matthew Hubbard.
1788 York Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
Moreland, Nathaniel
1 white 1 horse
July 1789 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12 page 189. Will of Nathaniel Morland of York Co. proved. Mentions loving wife [not named]. Leaves Matthew Hubbard, younger "my land with 1/2 of the rest of my estate..." The other half is divided equally between Elizabeth and Liddia Maney. Francis Lee is the executor. [Henry Lee is mentioned in the will of Mary Morland who died 1774, wife of Young Morland.] Commment: What is the connection between Nathaniel and Young Morland?
August 1789 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 230. Account of Sales of the estate of Nathaniel Moreland. No Morelands on list. Matthew Hubbard, Jr. did purchase a few items.
April 1790 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 199. Aprraisal of estate of Nathaniel Moreland. Total 35.3.6.
April 1791 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 229. Settlement of the estate of Nathaniel Moreland.
Robert Moreland born ca 1750, died 1801. Married Diana Tabb before 1773. Diana died 1822. Morelands of York Co., VA pages 18-26.
1783 York Order Book 4, page 321. The York Co. Treasurer was ordered to pay Robert Moreland for repairing the Courthouse.
1784 York Co. Order Book, page 11. Robert Moreland vs. James Davis, admin. of John Davis.
1784 York Co. Deed Book 6 page 255 Robert Moreland purchased 1/2 acre from Thomas Letty.
1784 York Co. Tax List, Robert Moreland 172 acres.
1784 York Deed Book 6, page 249. Robert Moreland accepted Robert Noblin a boy under 21 to teach him the trade of bricklaying.
1788 York Order Book 6, page 86. Thomas Drake served an apprenticeship under Robert Moreland.
Dec. 1789 York Co. Orders, page 196. Morgage between Robert and Diane Moreland and William Vale.
1793 York Co. Order Book 6, page 459. Robert Moreland was a witness for Kemp Charles in a Court case.
1801 York Co. Order Book, page 463. Martha Moreland, infant orphan of Robert Moreland, deceased, chose her guardian.
1822 York Co. Will Book 10, page 419. Will of Diana Moreland was probated. Will mentions daughter Elizabeth Powell, son John C. Moreland, son Edward Moreland, son Robert Moreland, son Lewis Moreland, grand daughters Diana Curtis, Martha Curtis and Nancy Curtis.
1. Elizabeth born before 1773, married Unknown Powell.
2. John C. born ca 1783
3. Edward born ca 1786
4. Martha born ca 1787, married 1] Unknown Chisman 2] Edmund Curtis. Per Cary Adams
5. Robert Bray born 1794. Robert B. and brother John C. signed a bond for th hire of a slave from Marry Gattett of Williamsburg. Contributed by "Matt" Garrett Family Papers
6. Lewis born 1800 married Lucy Tabb May 13, 1823 in York Co., VA. Lib. of VA Reel 43 York Marriage Bonds, page 242. He married Lucy M. Mountforth Nov. 12, 1827, York Co. York Co. Marriage Bonds 1772-1848, page 417. They had a son Lewis Jr.
1788 York Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
Moreland, Robert
1 black 1 horse
Virginia Revolutionary Public Claims
1780 York Co. Nathaniel Moreland 812# beef.
Negative Research
Charles Parish Registers LDS 1065176
Deeds Lib. of VA Reel 13, 13A, 14
Land Causes Lib. of VA Reel 44
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