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- James McCorkle's will was dated Feb 2, 1794 and was proved in May Court, 1794 in Montgomery Co., Virginia. James' nieces, daughters of his deceased brother William, were the only heirs mentioned in his will.
The nieces were Margaret, wife of William Adams, Rebecca, and Martha McCorkle.
William's McCorkle's widow Martha was also mentioned. In the subsequent probate proceedings, James' partner of 1775,
Niece Margaret got most of James' 1000 acres on Sinking Creek, a branch of the Green River in what became Green Co., Kentucky.
The original patent for this property was granted to William Christian. Christian later assigned this warrant to Capt. James Maccorkle. On Oct 10, 1803, this land was identified as "James McCorkle's thousand acre survey and now known as William Adams' land". William Adams was the husband of James' niece Margaret.
In about 1800, Samuel and John, sons of Samuel and Sarah Buchanan McCorkle Sr. of Augusta, had settled in this exact location.
On Oct 18, 1810, Martha McCorkle married Samuel Compton in Green Co., Kentucky. Martha's mother, Martha, gave her consent. A witness was William Adams. These appear to be the same individuals mentioned in the settlement of James McCorkle's estate in Montgomery Co., Virginia.
Martha Compton died in Hopkins County, Kentucky on 13 Nov 1853; and was listed as born in Ireland.
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Abt 1774 - 1853 (79 years)
