| Notes |
- It is not proven, but strong circumstantial evidence points toward
James Waldrop and John Waldrop being brothers. Since I am not
re-inventing the wheel, I tend to concur with the beginning research
work conducted by early Waldrop researchers Howard Waldrop
and Jan Dawson, both who document and chronicle the travels of
both of these Waldrop's and there families quite well.
John Waldrop and presumed brother James Waldrop appeared on the
1754 Tax List of Amelia Co., VA. They both had to be of adult age
to be listed.
In 1759, John and James Waldrop bought 100 acres from Thomas Green
on Horsepen Branch of Wintokomake Creek.
In 1763, They were both on the tithe lists of Amelia Co., VA.
In 1764, James and John sold the 100 acres they owned to Henry Anderson.
In 1765, John and James Waldrop were sued by Thomas Dillard in Halifax
Co., VA. Several lawsuits followed over the next few years. When
Pittsylvania Co., VA was created out of Halifax Co., James and John Waldrop
bought 100 acres from James Dillard.
In 1772, James Waldrop died in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
His will named his wife, Sarah and one son, James. John Waldrop was a witness
to the will.
In 1777, John, Sr., John, Jr., Isaiah, Joseph and James Waldrop signed an oath of
loyalty to the Patriot Cause to remove George III and the British forces from
control of this land in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
In 1777, that same year, John Waldrup requested and was granted 247 acres in
Sullivan Co., NC. (Note: Sullivan and Washington Co., TN were part of NC
until after the Revolutionary War. That area then became part of the Territory
Southwest of the Ohio River for a short time and finally was given to TN.)
In 1778, the next year, John Waldrop sold his land in Pittsylvania Co., VA. When
he sold the land, one of the boundry's mentioned was that of James Waldrop,
deceased. This indicates to us that James' wife and son were still living in
Pittsylvania Co. in 1778.
After the Revolutionary War, James, John, Isaiah, Joseph Waldrop were paid by
the U. S. for service during the Revolution by the state of NC. These were the
same Waldrop names that signed the Oath of Allegiance in Pittsylvania Co., VA
in 1777.
Another James Waldrop was paid for his service fighting the Chicamauga Indians in
1782-84. Some have speculated this was John's son who fought both in the
Revolution and the Indian War. Other's speculate it was the son of John's brother,
James.
In 1787, Isaiah, James, Joseph and Benjamin Waldrop signed a petition in support of
John Sevier's attempt to create a new State of Franklin. Neither John, Sr., nor John, Jr.
signed this petition. They were either not in favor of the State of Franklin or they had
left the county. However, with this signing, we add a son, Benjamin to the children of
John Waldrop, believing these Waldrops were brothers.
In 1795, John Waldrop sold 50 acres of his Sullivan Co. land to William King. The
deed calls John Waldrop "of the state of NC". It calls William King "of Sullivan Co.
& State of TN". This indicates to us that John had left the state and was residing in
NC. The deed mentions two conditional lines, that of James Waldrop and of Isaiah
Waldrop. The deed identifies both James and Isaiah as sons of John. Thomas
Waldrupe, Jr. was a witness to this deed. No one has ever identified Thomas.
Just a few months before "John Waldrop of NC" sold William King the 50 acres in
Sullivan Co., NC, John Waldrop bought 350 acres in Spartanburg Co., SC from
David Anderson. The land was on Provis Creek of the South Tyger River.
The next year, 1796, John Durham was ordered to keep open and in good repair a road
from Nichol's old Mill to John Waldropes near the Enoree River in Spartanburg Co.,
SC. The next year, 1797, John Waldrop sold 120 acres to Rachel Dickson in
Spartanburg Co., SC. The deed says it includes the plantation where John Waldrop now
lives. The same year, John Waldrop sold Rachel another 50 acres. The next year, 1798,
John Waldrop's boundry is mentioned in a deed in Sullivan Co., TN; John Waldrop is a
juror in Spartanburg Co., SC and John Waldrop sold 183 acres on Provis Creek of the
South Tyger River in Spartanburg Co., SC to John Durham. This deed mentions a line
agreed to with John and James Waldrop; a line agreed with Benjamin Waldrop and the
plantation house where said John and Ezekiel Waldrop now live. Then, in 1799, John
Waldrop entered 50 acres in Rutherford Co., NC and had a survey done. The chain
bearers were Robert and Isaiah Waldrop.
To complicate matters more, the U. S. Census for 1790 shows an Ezekiel Waldrop in
Rutherford Co., NC with 6 males under 16 in his house. In 1799, Jechonias Waldrop
sold 100 acres of land to John Waldrop for 200 silver dollars. In 1807, this John sold
the same land to Ezekiel Waldrop. John Waldrop is mentioned several times in deeds
between 1799 and 1807. Many call this John the son of Jechonias. Some call him
John of Sullivan.
Another complication, the John Waldrop enumerated in Spartanburg Co., SC in 1800
was a few doors down from John Durham and two doors down from John Jeffries. John
Jeffries became the father in law of John Searcy Waldrop.
One thing we must remember, John Waldrop of Sullivan was no less than 60 years old
when he left his home in Sullivan Co., TN and started his dance through North and
South Carolina and at least 73 when he completed it. We are more inclined to believe
we have mixed a couple of John Waldrops together because of similar names.
*****
1754 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tithe List - First appearance, John Waldrop.
1755 --- For Alexander Murhead, Caswell Co., NC, 19 Oct 1785, bondsman, John Baird
& Henry McNeill of Virginia.
1756 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tithe List.
1759 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 7, Page 9. 24 May 1759. THOMAS GREEN, the
Younger, to JOHN WALTROPE and JAMES WALTROPE of AMELIA CO., VA for 15
Pounds current money of VIRGINIA .. 100 acres near Horsepen Creek on Wintocomake
Creek Road.
1762 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tithe list.
1763 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tithe list.
1764 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 8, Page 578. John and James Waldrop sold Amelia
Co., VA land to Henry Anderson on 15 Dec 1764.
Virginia. Amelia County. This indenture made this 15th day of December, one thousand
seven hundred and sixty four, between John Waldrop and James Waldrop of the parish of
Raleigh in the county of Amelia of the one part, and Henry Anderson of the same county
of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John and James Waldrop for and in conisderation
of thirty five pounds current money by him the said Henry Anderson in hand paid before the
ensealing & delivering of these presents, the receipt where of we the said John and James
Waldrop doth hereby acknowledge hath given, granted bargained & sold unto the said
Henry Anderson, his Heirs & assigns one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the
county of Amelia adjoining the land the said Anderson bought of Thomas Green, it being part
of a tract sold them by the said Green, containing one hundred acres of land lying in Amelia to
have and hold the said tract of land and primesis with all & singular the priveleges and
appertenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to him, the said Henry Anderson,
his Heirs & assigns forever to the only use and behalf of him the said Henry Anderson his heirs
and assigns forever and the said John and James Waldrop, their heirs & assigns, the above sold
land and primeses witht he appurtennances, untot he said Henry Anderson his heirs and assigns
against the claim and demand of them the said John and James Waldrop, their heirs Executors,
Administration and assigns and against all other persons whatsoever shall & will by these
presents Warrant and forever defend. In witness where of we the said John and James Waldrop
hath set our hand, affixed our Seal the day and year above written.
John (his mark) Waldrop.
James (his mark) Waldrop.
Teste - Thomas Ferguson, Frances Ferguson, Mary Wilkerson. All by their mark.
Received of Henry Anderson seventeen pounds ten shillings, it being the balance for my part of
the within land.
James (his mark) Waldrop.
Teste - Peter Hopkins.
At the court held for Amelia Co. the 23rd day of May 1765, this indendure was proven by the
oath of Thomas Ferguson & Frances Ferguson two of the witnesses thereto & at another
Court held for the said County the 27th day of June following the same Proven by Oath of
Mary Wilkerson, another of the Witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded.
[Top left of page - 1812 Sep 21st, delvd William Anderson son and representative of hy?
Anderson. L. T. Saigh by. ?]
1765 - Halifax Co., VA. Pleas No. 5 Court Orders 1764-1767, pp 127,128. Thomas Dillard,
plaintiff vs. John and James Waldrope, defendants. August 1765, plaintiff recover against
defendants 70 pounds, etc.
1768 --- PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA. Deed Book 1, p. 159-160.
John and James Waldrope bought land from James Dillard.
Dated 22 Aug 1768.
This Indenture made the 22nd day of August in the year of our Lord 1768 between James
Dillard of the county of Pittsylvania of the one part and James Waldrope and of John
Waldrope of the aforesaid county of the other part witnesseth that the said James Dillard
for and in the consideration of the sum of 30 pounds current mony of Virginia in hand
paid by the said James and John Waldrope receipts where of the said James Dillard hath
hereby acknowledged hath granted, bargained, sold assigned.....the said James and John
Waldrope one certain tract or parcell of Land lying in the county of Pittsylvania on the
Southside of Pigg River and Running a straight line from the "kings cassil" on the said
River to the Mouth of the Frying Pan Creek including all the land up the said creek
belonging to said James Dillard and what land belongs to him on Pig River below the
king cassel.
Signed James Dillard Witnesses: James Mitchell, William Atkinson and Wm. Witaker.
No Signature by either James or John Waldrop on this document for comparison. It is
placed here to show connection to Indenture below.
1774 --- PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA. Book of Estrays. 8 Mar 1774.
Randolph Bobbitt living near the mouth of Pigg River brought before one Bay mare
about two years old four feet four inches high dock. Has a blase in her face no brand
perceivable and made oath that he took up same as a stray on his place of Residence.
Certified under my hand this 8th day of Mar 1774.
Wm. Atkins or William Lawson and John Waldrop were sworn to view and appraise
above stray mare. Certified under my hand this 8th day of March 1774. Wm. Witcher.
We the Subscribers being first sworn have viewed and appraised the within stray to
4.10 pounds and no more. witness our hands this 8th day of Mar 1774.
Wm Atkins, Wm. Lawson, Jno. Waldrop.
1777 --- PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA. Survey for Jeremiah Ward begins at John
Waldrope's corner pine then along his line 32 degrees, E 60 poles.
1777 --- PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA. JOHN SR. and sons JOSEPH, ISAIAH, JAMES
and JOHN, JR. signed the PITTSYLVANIA Declaration of Independence and the
Oath of Loyalty to the Patriot Cause to remove George III and the British forces
from control of this land. Index to Revolutionary War accounts (stub indents of
payment, volumes 1-12 NC Archives and Treasurer & Comptroller Records,
Vols. 40-66, NC).
1777 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. (Now TN) NORTH CAROLINA Land Grants in TN
by Burgner. 1778 to 1791.
JOHN WALDRUPS, 247 acres on Jarrots Branch.
Father was granted 247 acres of land in OLD WASHINGTON CO., NC (and in an
area later to become a part of SULLIVAN CO., TN) these sons as listed below
entered Revolutionary War service from SULLIVAN CO., NC and continued
service JOHN WALDROP'S sons were also paid by NC as below.
JOSEPH WALDROPE--Vol XII, page 14, Folio 2, Number 3475--(In a special
certificate from the Comptroller's Office as signed by JOHN RENSFROUGH,
Joseph is paid 7 pounds, 7 shillings and 6 pence for Revolutionary War services
dated June 1783 and with interest to 20 May 1784, thus making a total of 8
pounds 6 shillings 3 pence.
JAMES WALDROPE--Vol VI, Page 14, Folio 3, Number 854--(James was paid
7 pounds 19 shillings and 6 pence for fighting services against the Chicamauga
Indians. He, along with Sevier and others was at the Treaty Grounds, Holston
River, on end of fight.) Draper Mss.
JOHN WALDROP--Vol. 1, Page 60, Folio 4, Number 3156--Murphy & Nicholls
to Comptrollers Office on 16 Aug 1782 show receipts in the sum of 9 pounds 4
shillings 6 pence paid to John. (Marched with Patriot Army through High Hills of
Santee, Camden, & arm broken by musket ball at Battle of Eutaw Springs with
Gen. Greene, Commanding.
JAMES WALDROP--Vol I, Page 21, Folio 4, Number 2126--(Comptroller's office,
NC, Bledsoe & Williams tender stub indent receipts in sum of 6 pounds 19 shillings
paid to JAMES WALDROP for Revolutionary War fighting services.)
ISAIAH WALDROP--Vol 1, Page 21, Folio 4, number 3086--Bledsoe & Williams
pay 14 pounds for Rev. War fighting services in behalf Comptroller's office.
16 Aug 1782...".
TN Soldiers in the Revolution. by Allen. ISAIAH WALDROP, JAMES WALDROP,
JOE WALDROP, JOHN WALDROP
1778 --- PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA. Book of Estrays. 21 Apr 1778. Randolph Bobbitt,
living on Sedar Creek near Smith's Mountain brought before me one bay mare about six
years old four feet eight inches high a stare in her forehead a snip on her nose very heavy
with foal has on a 5s bell one hind foot white shod all round no brand perceable and said
Bobbit made oath that he took up said mare as a stray at his place of reasadance. Certified
under my hand this 21st day of April 1778. Wm. Witcher. George Herndon, Benjamin
Tarrant and John Waldrope ware sworn to view and appraise above stray mare and bell.
Certified under my hand this 21st day of April 1778. Wm. Witcher. We the subscribers
have viewed and appraised above stray mare and bell to 25 pounds current money.
witness our hands this 21st day of April 1778. George Herndon, Benjamin Tarrant,
John Waldrope.
1778 --- PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA Deed Book and Wills 5, pp. 209-211 6 Nov 1778.
JOHN WALDROPE to HARMON COOK both of PITTSYLVANIA, deeds Cook land
on Pigg River as far as the dividing line between JOHN and JAMES WALDROP,
deceased, 50 acres.
At a court held for PITTSYLVANIA County This Indenture made this 6th day of November
in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight Between JOHN
WALDROPE SEN. and HERMON COOK also of PITTSYLVANIA County the said
Waldrope does for himself bargain unto the said HERMON COOK his heirs or assigns
one certain tract or parcel of Land Lying and being on Pigg River Beginning at a beech
on the river Bank Thence up the river to a rock called King Castle thence a straight course
to the mouth of Frying Pan Creek as far as the dividing line between JOHN WALDROPE
and JAMES WALDROPE, deceased which said line runs up the river to the old line thence
to the beginning Beech containing 50 acres more of less To have and to hold the said land
and premises with all appurtenances unto the said HERMON COOK, his heirs and assigns
forever and the said JOHN WALDROPE does hereby for himself his heirs Executors and
administrators Covenant promise and agree to and with the said HERMON COOK his
heirs and assigns what he the said JOHN WALDROPE the [unreadable] with the
appurtenances unto the said Herman Cook his heirs and assigns against all persons
whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend. In Witness whereof I have here unto
set my hand and seal this sixth Day of November Anno Dommini one thousand seven
hundred and seventy eight. Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of: JNO [Crossed
Capital I] WALDROP Seal JAMES MITCHELL; DAVID WADE; STEPHEN BENNET
Memorandum: That on the day and year within written quiet and peaceable possession and
surrender of the within mentioned Land of premises with the appurtenances was given and
made by JOHN WALDROP SENR. To HERMAN COOK according to the tenor affect and
due meaning of the within written deed. In presence of JAMES MITCHELL; DAVID
WADE; STEPHEN BENNET JOHN [Crossed Capital I] WALDROPE
Received of HERMON COOK Three hundred pound in full of all demands for the land the
said Cook bought of me. Witnesses - JAMES MITCHELL; DAVID WADE; STEPHEN
BENNET I say Recd. From JOHN(Crossed Capital I] WALDROPE
I, ANNE WALDROPE do give up all my right of Dower to the land my husband JOHN
WALDROPE sold to HERMAN COOK. Witness by my hand and seal this 6th day of
November 1778. In presence of JAMES MITCHELL; DAVID WADE; STEPHEN BENNET
Anne [\\] Waldrope, L.S. Proved and Recorded 20 Jul 1779
1778 --- WASHINGTON CO., TN. Land Entry #784. 26 Dec 1778. John Wardrope 250 ac
in Washington Co., Gerreths Br; border joins John Stuart; warrant issued 3 May 1779 by
John Carter; 247 ac surveyed 22 Sep 1779 for John Waldrupe by John Stuart CS; 250 ac
entered by John Wardrope on entry taker's report; [for grant see file # 130 in Washington
Co; MARS 12.14.20.130]. Source of this entry Tennessee Land Entries: Washington
County (Part 1) by Dr. A. B. Pruitt, page 103. Howard copied the page at the Blountville
Co., TN library in 2009.
1782 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. [Now TN] Grant # 298. 24 Oct, 1782. 247 acres.
JOHN WALDROP Book 15, page 230
State of North Carolina. No. 298. To all to whom these presents shall come greetings
Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred
acres hereby granted paid into our treasury by John Waldrupe have given and granted
and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Waldrupe a tract of land
containing two hundred & forty seven acre lying and being in our County of Washington
on Jarrols branch. Beginning at a walnut tree thence north two hundred and twenty poles
to a stake thence east one hundred and eighty poles to a white oak thence south two
hundred & twenty poles to pointers thence west one hundred and eighty poles to the
beginning as by the plat hereunto ?annared? doth appear together with all woods waters
mines minerals hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or
appertaining to hold to the said John Waldrupe his heirs and assigns forever yielding and
paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time
to time may direct provided always that the said John Waldrupe shall cause this grant to
be registered in the registers office of our said County of Sullivan within twelve months
from the date hereof otherwise the same shall be void and of no affect. Witness Alex
Martin Esq, our Governor Captain general and Commander in Chief at Fairfield the
twenty fourth day of October in the seventh year of our Independence and in the Lord
one thousand seven hundred and eighty two. Alex Martin.
By his Excellency Comm. J. Glasgaw, ?Su? [The day before, James Waldrope (RIN 911)
received a grant for 50 acres adjoining John Waldrope.]
1782 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. Book 1, Page 182. Land Grant #72. 23 Oct 1782.
State of NC. Alexander Martin, Gov. To Joseph Smith - 50 shillings for ever 100
acres - 30 ac - Sullivan Co., NC. ADJ - on the ridge between John Crawford's land
& John Waldrope's. Alexander Martin by J. Glasgow, Sec. [Abstract from book at
Blountville, TN 2009.-CW]
Actual Text -
State of North Carolina, No. 298 - To all to whom these presents shall come Greetings:
Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred
acres hereby granted paid in to our treasury by John Waldrope have given and granted and
by these presents do give and grant to the said John Waldrope a tract of land containing
two hundred forty seven acres. Lying and being in our county of Sullivan Garrets Branch
Beginning at a Walnut tree thence North 220 poles to a stake thence east 880 poles to a
white oak thence south 220 poles to a pine tree thence west 180 poles to the beginning as
by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters mines minerals
hereditaments & appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining to hold to the
said John Waldrope his heirs & assigns forever yielding & paying to us such sums of
money yearly or otherwise as our general assembly from time to time may direct provided
always that the said John Waldrope shall cause this grant to be registered in the registers
office of our said county of Sullivan within twelve months from the date hereof otherwise
the same shall be void of no effect in testimony whereof we have caused our great seal to
be hereunto affixed Witness Alexander Martin Esq. our governer Captain general and
Comander in Chief at Fairfield the twenty third day of October in the seventh year of our
independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred eighty two by his
Excellcy Com'd. Alex' Martin. J. Glasgow. JCC?.
1787 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. Book 1, Page 293. Warranty Deed. 7 Jan 1787. Chas.
Gentry of Green Co., NC to Nicholas Howser (Mercer?). 265 pounds for 500 ac. by
estimation in Sullivan Co., NC on branch of Kindricks creek including said Stawert's
Plantation. Beg on spring branch...ADJ - John Waldrope, John Crawford & Ambrose
Wheeler. Witness - L. Pairporart, Nathaniel Davis. Query. Thomas Neeley, Qurst. Chas.
Gentry, Seal. Reg. 10 Sep 1789. [Abstract from book at Blountville, TN 2009.-CW]
1787 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. [Now TN.] ISAIAH, JAMES, JOSEPH and BENJAMIN
WALDROP signed a petition in support of GENERAL JOHN SEVIER as he and others
sought to establish a new state of Franklin. JOHN, SR., JOHN, JR., EZEKIEL, ILA did
NOT sign the petition.
1790 --- Greenville Co., SC. U. S. Census. John Waldrop - 3m +16; 1m -16; 3f. This John
Waldrop is in the dwelling next door to John Waldrop, the Rev. War. soldier that died in
1833. It has to be this John Waldrop.
1791 --- SULLIVAN CO., TN. Deed Book 2, page 501. James Waldrop and Nicholas
Mercer sold to William Cooper 100 acres on Jarrots Branch. (This appears to include
the 50 acre grant to James Waldrope in 1782.
1791 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. Book 2, Page 498. Warranty Deed. 5 Aug 1791. Patrick
Morrison of Sullivan Co. & Western Territory to William Cooper of Hawkins Co. &
Western Territory. A certain sum for 200 acres by estimation in Sullivan Co. & Western
Territory on Jarrots Branch on South side of Holston River. ADJ - John Waldrope, James
Waldrope, Peter Morrison, William Morrison. Witness - Edward Mercer, Qurat James
Blyth, Richard Smith. Signed Patrick Morrison. Reg. 5 Mar 1792. [Abstract from book
at Blountville, TN 2009.-CW]
1791 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. Book 2, Page 624. Warranty Deed. 23 Sep 1791. Nicholas
Howser of Sullivan Co. & Territory south of River Ohio to Thomas Ruby/Rubey of same
place for 130 pounds VA money for supposed to be 250 acres in Sullivan Co., NC. ADJ -
Charles Gentry, John Waldrop, Abraham Wheeler & along dividing line called Herrenton's
line. Witness - James Frasher, Richard Bashett. Signed Nicholas Howser. Acknowledged
by Nicholas Howser, 1st Dec Session 1793. Test. Matthew Rhea CSC. Reg 9 Jan 1794.
[Abstract from book at Blountville, TN 2009.-CW]
1791 --- SULLIVAN CO., NC. [Now TN] An Indenture Dated 4 Oct 1791 between James
Waldrop and Nicholas Mercer to William Cooper of Hawkins Co., TN. 'Beginning at a
white oak, John Waldrip's line'. This deed is SIGNED by James "I" Waldrop. Witnessed
by William Goad Lugat and Betey Goad and William FOWLER. Signed Mathew Rhea
as Clerk. [See RIN 911 for complete text.-CW]
1795 --- SPARTANBURG CO., SC Deed Book C or D, p. 281-283. 14 May 1795 -
DAVID ANDERSON (SPARTANBURG) to JOHN WALDROP (same) for 50 lbs
sterling sold 350 acres on Provis Creek of South Tyger River; where JOHN WALDROP
lives; granted 17 May 1787 to DAVID ANDERSON. Signed DAVID ANDERSON.
Witnesses JOHN DURHAM; JOHN MOORE [HHW not in DWW/HLW]
1795 --- SULLIVAN CO., TN. Deed Book 3, page 187. John Waldrop sold to
William King 28 Dec 1795. Deed recorded Aug 1797. Witnesses Thomas
Waldrope, Jr. and Nicholas Mercer. Execution of Deed, Sullivan Co., August
Session 1797; proven by oath of Nicholas Mercer 24 Jul 1798, then Registered
Actual Record - Copy of original document in file.-CW
This indenture made this 28th of December in the year of our Lord 1795 Between
John Waldrup of the state of North Carolina of the one part and Walter King of
Sullivan County & State of Tennessee of the other part witnesseth that the said
John Waldrupe for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred pounds
Virginia money to him in hand paid the receipt of which he doth hereby
acknowledge hath & by these presents doth grant bargain sell, alien enfeoff &
confirm unto the Walter King his heirs & assigns forever a certain tract or parcel
of land containing by estimation fifty acres be the same more or less lying & being
in the County of Sullivan on Jarrots branch it being part of the grant of the grant
obtained by Said Waldrupe for two hundred & forty seven acres & bounded on the
East by a conditional made between said Waldrupe and son James black oak and
white oak marked on the west by a conditional line made between said Waldrupe
and son Isaah poplar hickory & Sowerwood marked and with all & singular the
woods ways waters & water courses profits commodities hereditaments &
appurtenances whatsoever belonging or appertaining to the said tract of land with
the remainder & remainders Reversion & Reversions Rights & Issues thereof & all
the estate Right title Interest property claim & demand of him the said John
Waldrope his heirs &c. of in & to the same & every part & parcel thereof either in
Law or Equity to have & to hold the said fifty acres of land & premises with the
appurtenances unto the said Walter King his heirs & assigns forever against the
Lawfull Claim of any of any person or persons whatsoever Shall & warrant &
forever defend by these presents in witness where of the said John Waldrope hath
hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day & year first above written. John
[Crossed capital I] Waldrupe. Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of Thos.
Waldrupe Jr., Nicholas Mercer
Sullivan County, August Sessions 1797 the Execution of the within deed was proven
in open be the oath of Nicholas Mercer a witness thereto July 24th day 1798 then
Registered. Test Matthew Rhea CSC. [HLW - I believe this is John m. Ann as he
signed with crossed capital "I" A Thomas Waldrop was Witness to this deed.] This
again is very hard to read so may contain transcription errors.
1796 --- SPARTANBURG CO., SC. Court Minutes. 16 Jan 1796. David Anderson and
James Wofford reported that agreeable to an order of Court they have viewed and
marked out a road from Nichol's old mill to David Andersons and from thence to
Enoree near the Governor Shoals, and we marked it according to our directions to
Arnold's mill which is about a quarter of a mile from the Governor's Shoals, which
appears to be a good way and agreeable to the settlement, and where its mark'd to is
opposite where its cleared the other side of the River. Therefore ordered that John
Durham open and keep in good repair the same from Nichol's old Mill to John
Waldropes and that Thomas Paden oversee from thence to Enoree River near the
Governor Shoals, all hands within three miles of the same to work thereon under
their directions.
1797 --- SPARTANBURG CO., SC Deed Book G, Page 118-119, 17 Mar 1797 -
JOHN WALDROP (SPARTANBURG) to RACHEL DICKSON or Durham(same);
for 20 lbs sterling sold 120 acres; North part of Tract border DANIEL ROGERS
land that is also part of same tract where JOHN WALDRIP lives.
Actual Text - Transcribed by Noble Acker.-CW
This indenture made this seventeenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and ninety seven between John Waldrop of the State of South Carolina
and Spartanburg County of the one part and Rachel Dickson of the same State and
County aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said John Waldrop for and in
consideration of the sum of twenty pounds sterling, money to him in hand paid by the
said Rachel Dickson the receipt is hereby fully acknowledged that the the said John
Waldrop hath bargained sold and by these presents doth bargain unto the said Rachel
Dickson one hundred twenty acres of land it being the northern and part of a tract of
land beginning at a black jack running due North to the line of the land thence with the
line of the said land due west to past a corner of the said tract then due South 32 chains
to a stake then East 28 chains to a chestnut then south 21 chians to a stake then south
65 East to Daniel Rogers corner post of the same tract of land then agreeable with
Rogers subsiding line and onward to the beginning laid off for one hundred and twenty
acres of land set there be more or less included in the plantation where on John Waldrop
now lives with all the singulars the gardens houses orchards roads water courses and
revisions and consessions and profits of one hundred and twenty acres of land let there
be more or less with every the presence and appurtenances there unto belonging to the
only proper and absolute use and likes of the Rachel Dickson her heirs, executors
adminestrators and assigns and the said Rachel Dickson her heirs and assigns shall ever
may from time to time have hold use being enjoy and possess the for said plantation or
tract of land of one hundred and twenty acres of aforesaid without any measure of trouble
hinderance or no testortors or anticipators or denial of him the said John Waldrop, his
heirs executors or administrators or assigns or any other person or persons but shall send
with warrants said forever defend the forsaid tract of land as aforesaid in witness whereof
I the said John Waldrop hence unto their presents set my hand and seal the day and date
first above written. John (his mark) Waldrop. Test. Thomas Stone. Daniel Rogers. John
Alexander Everton.
South Carolina. Spartanburg District. Personally appeared Daniel Rogers before me and
duly swore that he saw John Waldrop sign seal and deliver the within acres to Rachel
Dixon and that he also saw Thomas Stone and John Alexander Everton sealeable? viz
within to the witnesses with himself sworn and subscribed the 25th of October 1800
before Daniel (his Mark) Rogers. Thomas Moore J.P.
1797 --- SPARTANBURG CO., SC. Deed Book G, Page 334. 7 Mar 1797.
John Waldrop to Rachel Dixson for 10 pounds, 50 acres.
Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW
This indenture made this seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and ninety seven between John Waldrop of the State of South Carolina
and Spartanburgh County of the one part and Rachel Dickson of the same State and
County aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said John Waldrop for and in
consideration of the sum of ten pounds to him in hand paid by the said Rachel Dickson
the receipt is hereof fully acknowledged that he the said John Waldrop hath bargained
sold and delivered and by these presents doth bargain sell and deliver unto the said
Rachel Dickson fifty acres of land it being part of Daniel Rogers tract of land
beginning at a black Jack running due west 11 ch's to a sower wood at a branch then
down the branch to the mouth then down the creek to a white oak then due north to the
beginning laid of for fifty acres of land let there be more or less together with all the
woods water or water courses hereditaments and appurtainances thereunto belonging
to the only proper and absolute use and behoof o fher the said Rachel Dickson heirs
executors administrators or assigns and she the said Rachel Dickson her heirs and
assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times have hole use occupy enjoy
and possess the foresaid tract of fifty acres of land as aforesaid without any manner
of trouble or hinderance molestation or interruption or ??? of him the said John
Woldrop his heirs executors administrators or assings or any other person or persons
but shall and will warrant to and forever defend the foresaid tract of fifty acres of let
there be more or less as aforesaid. In witness whereof I the said John Waldrop have to
these presents set my hand and seal the day and date first above written. John (his TTT
mark) Waldrop "Seal". Test Thomas Stone. Daniel Rogers. John C. Alexander Everton?.
South Carolina. Personally appeared Daniel Rogers before me and duly made oath as
law directs that he saw the within named John Woldrup sign seal and deliver the within
deed to Rachel Dickson and that he also saw John Alexander Everton and Thomas Stone
subscribe as witnesses to the within deed with himself. Daniel (his 6 mark) Rogers.
Sworn and subscribed the 25th Oct 1800 before Tho. Moore. J. Q.
1798 --- SULLIVAN CO., TN. Book 4, Page 479-480. 9 Jan 1798. Joseph Smith to
Henry Ruby, both of Sullivan Co. for the sum of $140, 30 acres, Sullivan Co. on the
Big Ridge between John Crawford land and John Waldrope. Begin S 80 poles, E 60
poles, N 80 poles, W 60 poles to the beginning. Joseph Smith, Seal. Witness - John
Chester, Richard Mathany. May Session 1802 proved by John Chester. Test. Matthew
Rhea Clk. Reg. 4 Des 1802. [Abstract from book at Blountville, TN 2009.-CW] [Does
this indicate John was still in Sullivan in 1798? Or, did Joseph Smith simply use the
same land description when he sold the land that he used when he bought it in 1782,
even though John Waldrope no longer was there. Or, was one of John's sons living on
land owned by his father in 1798?]
1798 --- SPARTANBURG CO., SC. At a court of pleas began and held at the Court-House
of Spartanburgh on Monday the 16th day of July 1798...Petit Jurors drawn for next court -
Charles Morgan, Robert Wood, Tyger, Buckner Smith, Daniel White, John Beard, Jason
Moore, Jordan Gibson, James Johnson, John Morrow, William Stone, James Oats, Robert
Kimbell, JOHN WALDROPE, Thomas Cook, Mason Cannon, Benjamine Waldrope, Elijah
Thomson, Dennis Sullivan, William Casey, Nathan Ward, Jr., Ambrose Dollar, Liffert
French, James Lee, Nathaniel Young, George Divine, Thomas Kimbol, Randolph Johnson,
Warrington Spiller, James Dewberry.
1798 --- SPARTANBURG CO., SC. John Waldrop sold 183 acres on Provis Creek to John
Durham for 50 pounds sterling. 28 Jul 1798 Mentions John, James, Benjamin and Ezekiel
Waldrop.
Actual Text - Copy of original document in file.-CW
This Indenture made this twenty eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven
hundred and ninety eight, and in the twenty second year of our Independence, between John
Waldrop of the State of South Carolina and Spartanburg County, of the one part, and John
Durham of the same State and County aforesaid of the other part.
Witnessed that the said John Waldrop for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds
Sterling money to him in hand paid by said John Durham, the receipt whereof is fully
acknowledged, that the said John Waldrop hath bargained, sold, and delivered, and by these
presents doth bargain, sell and deliver, unto the said John Durham a certain tract of land
containing one hundred and eighty three acres, more or less, lying on both sides of Provos
Creek, the waters of South Tiger River, beginning at a hickory on said creek on Anderson's
line, then a line agreed on with John Waldrop and James Waldrop to a white oak on Provos
Creek, then up the creek and crossing the creek to a beech corner, then a line agreed with
Benjamin Waldrop to the Still House Branch, then up the said branch to the head to a
Spanish oak, then along the said line to a post oak corner in Phillip Johnson's line then
along the said Johnson's line to a branch, then down the said branch to a poplar in the fork
of the branch, then along the branch of the fork, then up the North fork of the branch to a
gum, then along the said conditional line to a post oak, due North 20 P oak, North 20 West
15 pine, then North 50 East 23 hickory to the beginning. Said of for one hundred and eighty
three acres of land more or less and including the plantation whereon the said Waldrop and
Ezekiel Waldrop now lives, and including the houses, gardens, orchards, trees, woods,
waters, and water courses, and all in them boundaries for one hundred and eighty three acres
of land, as there be more or less and also the revisions and profits of the said land as aforesaid
with the premises and appurtenances belonging to the proper and ____ use, and like of him,
the said John Durham, his heirs, Estates, Administrators, and assigns, and the said John
Durham, his heirs and assigns shall and may from time to time, and at all times hereafter
have, hold use, peacefully possess, and enjoy the said plantation or tract of one hundred
and eighty three acres, more or less, without any manner of trouble, hindrance, molestation,
interference, or denial of him the said John Waldrop, his heirs, Executors, Administrators,
and assigns, or any other person or persons, but shall and will warrant, and forever defend,
the said tract of one hundred and eighty three acres of land as aforesaid, if there be more of
less. In witness whereof the said John Waldrop have to these presence set my hand and seal
the day and date first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered John [I with cross] Waldrop.
In presence of us Randolph Johnson, Phillip Johnson, George Durham
South Carolina Spartanburg County
Personally came before me Randolph Johnson and made oath that he saw John Waldrop sign,
seal, and deliver the within deed of conveyance to John Durham for the use within mentioned
and at the same time he saw Philip Johnson and George Durham set their hand as witnesses to
the same. Sworn to before me this twenty eighth day of February, 1799. Isham Foster, J.P.
1799 --- SPARTANBURG CO., SC. Court Minutes. 14 Jan 1799. Petit jurors that appeared
this Court... John Waldrope ... Benjamin Waldrope ... John was drawn to serve this court,
Benjamin was not.
1799 --- RUTHERFORD CO., NC. Land Entries 1795 - 1803. # 1540 19 Mar 1799 JOHN
WALDROPE enters 50 acres in RUTHERFORD CO. on both sides of Green River; borders
SANDERS REESS [OR RASS]; granted. Source - Book #112, p. 37, Date of Survey 27 Jun
1800; Date of Issue 4 Dec 1800: "By virtue of a Warrant #1540, entered 19 Mar 1799,
surveyed for John Waldrop, fifty acres of land in Rutherford Co., NC lying on Green River
....Chain bearers: ROBERT WALDROP and ISAIAH WALDROP. Francis Alexander, C.
surveyor. [HLW-- original plat for 50 acres Grant #1987. In this actual plat, GREEN River
is unreadable but appears to be something other than Green. The importance of this record is
that it shows a Robert Waldrop chain bearer associated with John m. Ann and Isaiah Waldrop.
I have no idea who this Robert Waldrop may be unless he is a son or grandson of John and
Ann.].][I think this is a duplicate of the 1794 survey--someone mistook a "4" for a "9".-CW]
ACTUAL TEXT - David P. Smith Research of David Porter Smith
Land Survey for Grant to John Waldrop on Green River in Rutherford Co., NC.
Dated 27 June 1800, Deed Book 112, page 37, Rutherford Co., NC.
"By virtue of a warrant #1540 entered the 19th of March 1799, surveyed for John Waldrop,
fifty acres of land in Rutherford County, lying on Green River, beginning on a red oak on the
river bank, running thence North, thirty four West, Twenty poles to a black oak, thence South
forty four West, forty two poles to a black oak, thence South seven West, one hundred and
twenty two poles to a black oak, then South fifty eight East, seventy three poles to a stake,
thence North thirty two East, forty poles to a stake on his old line, thence North sixty West,
fifty eight poles to a stake his old corner, thence North thirty East, one hundred poles to a
stake, thence North sixty West, twenty poles to the beginning.
27 June 1800
Francis Alexander, C.Surveyor
Robert Waldrop - chain bearer
Isaiah Waldrop - chain bearer
[I think this is a duplicate of the 1794 survey - someone mistook a "4" for a
"9". See Rin 382 CW]
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Title: Oath of Loyalty - John Waldrop of Amelia County
Publication: Index to Revolutionary War accounts (stub indents of payment, volumes
1-12 NC Archives and Treasurer & Comptroller Records, Vols. 40-66, NC).
Abbrev: Oath of Loyalty - John Waldrop of Amelia County
Text: Four sons of John Waldrop Sr. signed the 1777 Pittsylvania County, VA Declaration
of Independence and Oath of Loyalty to the Patriot Cause, but since their father was granted
250 acres of land in Old Washington County, NC (and in an area later to become a part of
Sullivan County, Tennessee) these sons as listed below entered Rev. War service from
Sullivan County, NC and continued service (since John Waldrop Sr., later bought 350 acres
from Col David Anderson) during Rev. War days in SC. However, John Waldrop's sons
were also paid by NC as below:
Joseph Waldrop--Vol XII, page 14, Folio 2, Number 3475--(In a special certificate from
the Comptroller's Office as signed by John Rensfrough, Joseph is paid 7 pounds, 7 shillings
and 6 pence for Rev. War services dated June 1783 and with interest to 20 May 1784, thus
making a total of 8 pounds 6 shillings 3 pence.
James Waldrope--Vol VI, Page 14, Folio 3, Number 854--(James was paid 7 pounds 19
shillings and 6 pence for fighting services against the Chicamauga Indians. He, along with
Sevier and others was at the Treaty Grounds, Holston River, on end of fight.)Draper Mss.
John Waldrop--Vol. 1, Page 60, Folio 4, Number 3156--Murphy & Nicholls to Comptrollers
Office on 16 Aug 1782 show receipts in the sum of 9 pounds 4 shillings 6 pence paid to John.
(Marched with Patriot Army through High Hills of Santee, Camden, & arm broken by musket
ball at Battle of Eutaw Springs with Gen. Greene, Commanding.
James Waldrop--Vol I, Page 21, Folio 4, Number 2126--(Comptroller's office, NC, Bledsoe
& Williams tender stub indent receipts in sum of 6 pounds 19 shillings paid to James Waldrop
for Rev. War fighting services.)
Isaiah Waldrop--Vol 1, Page 21, Folio 4, number 3086--Bledsoe&Williams pay 14 pounds
for Rev. War fighting services in behalf Comptroller's office. 16 Aug 1782...
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