William Townsend
M, b. circa 1762
- Relationship
- Grandson of Benedictus Townsend
William Townsend was born circa 1762 at Orange, North Carolina, British Colonial America.1 He was the son of John Townsend and Cortney (--?--).
Biography of William Townsend:
William Townsend is first found in a deed dated 4 September 1786 wherein "George Trayweak, planter of Marlborough, sells to William Townsend, son of John Townsend for the sum of 5 pounds sterling that parcel of “land containing One hundred & fifty acres more or less situate lying and being whereon Cortney Townsend now lives and hath such marks courses and scope as is agreed by the said parties … being part of a tract of land containing six hundred & forty acres granted to the said Geo Trayweak on the fifth day of June in the year 1786 by William Moutrie Governor & Commander in Chief in and over the State of South Carolina.” Signed. George Traweak, Witnesses: Wm Whitfield, John Hilson, Jessie John. 1 This deed clearly shows that William is the son of John Townsend probably to distinguish him from his Uncle William Townsend, who must still be living in the area.
This 1786 deed suggests that William is one of the oldest male children of the family. His mother, Cortney Townsend, being female, had no right to buy land in her name thus leaving the buying and ownership of the land “whereon Cortney Townsend now lives” to an older son. As concluded in the biography of John Townsend (1760-1843), John already likely inherited his father's land probably by “right of primogeniture” as that right of inheritor ship was not eliminated until 1790. William also would have had to be at least 21 years of age in order to enter into such a contract, thus indicating his being born before 1765. His brother, John Townsend (1760-1843)’s tombstone reads born "About 1760" so we have assigned William’s year of birth as being circa 1762. As the family was probably living in Orange County, North Carolina in 1762 we show that as his probable place of birth.
Other than the above deed there are no further deeds found in Marlboro County involving William Townsend.
William Townsend is next found in the 1800 Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina2 with a household containing 4 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, one male 26-45 (William), 2 females under 10, one female 16-26, and one female 26-45 (likely his unknown wife).
There is no William Townsend family enumerated in the 1810 Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina. There is a William Townsend family enumerated in the 1810 Census of nearby Marion County, South Carolina that has a large family that could possibly be this William Townsend, son of John. A search for further records on William Townsend in Marion County was unsuccessful as few records of that time period are extant.
Biography of William Townsend:
William Townsend is first found in a deed dated 4 September 1786 wherein "George Trayweak, planter of Marlborough, sells to William Townsend, son of John Townsend for the sum of 5 pounds sterling that parcel of “land containing One hundred & fifty acres more or less situate lying and being whereon Cortney Townsend now lives and hath such marks courses and scope as is agreed by the said parties … being part of a tract of land containing six hundred & forty acres granted to the said Geo Trayweak on the fifth day of June in the year 1786 by William Moutrie Governor & Commander in Chief in and over the State of South Carolina.” Signed. George Traweak, Witnesses: Wm Whitfield, John Hilson, Jessie John. 1 This deed clearly shows that William is the son of John Townsend probably to distinguish him from his Uncle William Townsend, who must still be living in the area.
This 1786 deed suggests that William is one of the oldest male children of the family. His mother, Cortney Townsend, being female, had no right to buy land in her name thus leaving the buying and ownership of the land “whereon Cortney Townsend now lives” to an older son. As concluded in the biography of John Townsend (1760-1843), John already likely inherited his father's land probably by “right of primogeniture” as that right of inheritor ship was not eliminated until 1790. William also would have had to be at least 21 years of age in order to enter into such a contract, thus indicating his being born before 1765. His brother, John Townsend (1760-1843)’s tombstone reads born "About 1760" so we have assigned William’s year of birth as being circa 1762. As the family was probably living in Orange County, North Carolina in 1762 we show that as his probable place of birth.
Other than the above deed there are no further deeds found in Marlboro County involving William Townsend.
William Townsend is next found in the 1800 Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina2 with a household containing 4 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, one male 26-45 (William), 2 females under 10, one female 16-26, and one female 26-45 (likely his unknown wife).
There is no William Townsend family enumerated in the 1810 Census of Marlboro County, South Carolina. There is a William Townsend family enumerated in the 1810 Census of nearby Marion County, South Carolina that has a large family that could possibly be this William Townsend, son of John. A search for further records on William Townsend in Marion County was unsuccessful as few records of that time period are extant.
Mary Townsend1
F, b. circa 1765
- Relationship
- Granddaughter of Benedictus Townsend
Mary Townsend was born circa 1765 at Orange, North Carolina, British Colonial America. She was the daughter of John Townsend and Cortney (--?--). She married William Stapleton.
Biography of Mary Townsend:
We have included Mary Townsend in this genealogy and show her as daughter of John Townsend (1740-1786). Tula Townsend Wyatt in her book The Seven Townsend Brothers of Texas 1826-1838. 2 state that "Mary and her husband, William Stapleton, moved to Alabama. One of her sons, William went to Texas by 1838". We have not been able to verify this statement but felt that Mrs. Wyatt likely had some evidence to include Mary as a Marlboro Townsend, so have included her in this genealogy. However, more research should be done to verify that statement.
Biography of Mary Townsend:
We have included Mary Townsend in this genealogy and show her as daughter of John Townsend (1740-1786). Tula Townsend Wyatt in her book The Seven Townsend Brothers of Texas 1826-1838. 2 state that "Mary and her husband, William Stapleton, moved to Alabama. One of her sons, William went to Texas by 1838". We have not been able to verify this statement but felt that Mrs. Wyatt likely had some evidence to include Mary as a Marlboro Townsend, so have included her in this genealogy. However, more research should be done to verify that statement.
William Stapleton
M
Phoebe Carter
F, b. 1770, d. 2 February 1848
Phoebe Carter was born in 1770 at South Carolina, United States. She married Light Townsend, son of John Townsend and Cortney (--?--), circa 1792 at Marlboro, South Carolina, United States.1 She died on 2 February 1848 at Newnansville, Alachua, Florida, United States.
Children of Phoebe Carter and Light Townsend
- John "Jack" Townsend+ b. 24 Jan 1792, d. 28 Dec 1867
- Zelpha Townsend+ b. 12 Sep 1795, d. 1 Apr 1855
- Isaac Townsend+ b. 4 Mar 1802, d. 21 Jul 1862
- James Light Townsend+ b. 14 Feb 1804, d. 16 Dec 1842
- William C. Townsend+ b. 11 Oct 1808, d. 3 Apr 1855
- Thomas Townsend b. 10 Apr 1809, d. 1 Aug 1833
- Elizabeth Townsend+ b. 5 Jun 1811, d. 12 Nov 1862
- Margaret A. Townsend+ b. 18 Jan 1814, d. 1858
- Mary "Polly" Townsend+ b. 4 Jun 1816, d. 6 Jun 1855
- Sarah Ann Townsend+ b. 20 May 1819, d. 4 Apr 1900
Citations
- [S138] Theodore Lesley, Light Townsend 1770-1851, p. 13.
Elizabeth Stapleton
F
She married Thomas Townsend, son of John Townsend and Cortney (--?--), circa 1795 at Marlboro, South Carolina, United States.1
Children of Elizabeth Stapleton and Thomas Townsend
- Asa Townsend b. 14 Dec 1795, d. 22 Sep 1876
- Thomas Roderick Townsend b. 9 Feb 1797, d. 31 Aug 1838
- Stephen Townsend2 b. 17 Jan 1800, d. 1 Oct 1851
- Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Townsend b. 12 May 1802, d. 7 Jan 1871
- Spencer Burton Townsend b. 14 Apr 1806, d. 13 Dec 1857
- Light Thomas Townsend2 b. 1808, d. Jan 1838
- Moses Townsend2 b. 1811, d. 1 Nov 1873
- William Thomas Townsend2 b. 1814, d. 1884
- Stapleton Townsend2 b. 22 Feb 1817, d. 10 May 1897
William G. Stokely
M
- Member of:
- Hadden Family of Florida
He married Ann Thalley.1
Child of William G. Stokely and Ann Thalley
- Evy Stokely+ b. 26 Feb 1840, d. 5 Sep 1881
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Ann Thalley
F, b. 1803
- Member of:
- Hadden Family of Florida
Child of Ann Thalley and William G. Stokely
- Evy Stokely+ b. 26 Feb 1840, d. 5 Sep 1881
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Edward J. Wimbley
M
He married Julia Ann Hadden, daughter of Hugh Hadden and Lucy Sapp, circa 1882 at Florida, United States.1
Children of Edward J. Wimbley and Julia Ann Hadden
- Mary Julia Wimbley b. 22 Feb 1883, d. May 1964
- Wilhemonia Wimbley b. 9 May 1885
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Mary Julia Wimbley1
F, b. 22 February 1883, d. May 1964
- Relationships
- Granddaughter of Hugh Hadden
Great-granddaughter of Henry Sapp
Mary was born on 22 February 1883 at Madison, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of Edward J. Wimbley and Julia Ann Hadden. She married Eugene Porter.1 Mary died in May 1964 at age 81.
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Wilhemonia Wimbley
F, b. 9 May 1885
- Relationships
- Granddaughter of Hugh Hadden
Great-granddaughter of Henry Sapp
Wilhemonia was born on 9 May 1885 at Madison, Florida, United States.1 She was the daughter of Edward J. Wimbley and Julia Ann Hadden. She married Alex Wright Shackleford.1
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Cora Lee Smith1
F, b. 6 January 1872, d. 16 June 1925
Cora was born on 6 January 1872 at Houston, Georgia, United States. She was the daughter of Stephen Bird Smith and Ann Edge. She married William Alexander Stokely, son of Evy Stokely and Julia Ann Hadden, on 6 October 1889 at Lamont, Jefferson, Florida, United States.1 Cora died on 16 June 1925 at Monticello, Jefferson, Florida, United States, at age 53. Her body was buried in June 1925 at Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Monticello, Jefferson, Florida, United States.
Children of Cora Lee Smith and William Alexander Stokely
- Claude L. Stokely+ b. 23 Jul 1890, d. 27 Feb 1959
- Annie Lee Stokely+ b. 5 Dec 1891, d. 11 Oct 1977
- John Stokely b. 5 Oct 1893, d. c 1894
- Ernest Alexander Stokely b. 24 Apr 1898, d. Mar 1905
- Bailey Stokely+ b. 22 Apr 1901, d. 9 Feb 1965
- Preston Eureka Stokely+ b. 3 Jul 1905, d. 4 Feb 1981
- Cora Lee Stokely+ b. 11 Jul 1907
- Coloneal Millard Stokely+ b. 6 Mar 1909, d. 1 Apr 1959
- Fredrick Stokely+ b. 24 Apr 1912, d. 4 Nov 1977
- Basil Thruman Stokely+ b. 15 Aug 1916, d. 20 Aug 1979
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Stephen Bird Smith
M
- Member of:
- Hadden Family of Florida
Child of Stephen Bird Smith and Ann Edge
- Cora Lee Smith+ b. 6 Jan 1872, d. 16 Jun 1925
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Ann Edge1
F
- Member of:
- Hadden Family of Florida
She married Stephen Bird Smith.1
Child of Ann Edge and Stephen Bird Smith
- Cora Lee Smith+ b. 6 Jan 1872, d. 16 Jun 1925
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Claude L. Stokely1
M, b. 23 July 1890, d. 27 February 1959
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
Claude was born on 23 July 1890 at Drifton, Jefferson, Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. He married Ruby Jane Bryant, daughter of Thomas J. Bryant and Alice Madeliene Neves, on 19 February 1916 at Miami, Dade, Florida, United States.1 He married Lula May Cox, daughter of Thomas Jasper Cox and Mattie Ellenor (--?--), on 15 June 1940.1 Claude died on 27 February 1959 at Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States, at age 68. His body was buried at Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States.
Children of Claude L. Stokely and Ruby Jane Bryant
- Elizabeth Stokely+ b. 16 Sep 1913
- Claude Lee Stokely+ b. 18 Jun 1920, d. 12 Aug 1982
- Winifred Stokely+ b. 25 Mar 1922
- Winton Stokely+ b. 25 Mar 1922
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Annie Lee Stokely1
F, b. 5 December 1891, d. 11 October 1977
- Relationships
- Great-granddaughter of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-granddaughter of Henry Sapp
Annie was born on 5 December 1891 at Quincy, Gadsden, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. She married John Butler Gordon Smith, son of Jefferson Davis Smith and Etta Washington Hinton, on 19 September 1909.1 Annie died on 11 October 1977 at Florida, United States, at age 85. Her body was buried on 13 October 1977 at Roseland Cemetery, Monticello, Jefferson, Florida, United States.
Children of Annie Lee Stokely and John Butler Gordon Smith
- Franklin William Smith+ b. 9 Feb 1911, d. 8 Aug 1988
- Mary Virginia Smith b. 18 Oct 1913
- John Butler Gordon Smith b. 16 Oct 1915
- Myrtle Lucille Smith b. 1 Sep 1917
- Annie Louise Smith+ b. 20 Feb 1922
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
John Stokely1
M, b. 5 October 1893, d. circa 1894
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
John was born on 5 October 1893 at Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. John died circa 1894 at Florida, United States.2
Ernest Alexander Stokely1
M, b. 24 April 1898, d. March 1905
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
Ernest was born on 24 April 1898 at Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. Ernest died in March 1905 at Florida, United States, at age 6.
Biography of Ernest Alexander Stokely:
Ernest burned to death.
Biography of Ernest Alexander Stokely:
Ernest burned to death.
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Bailey Stokely1
M, b. 22 April 1901, d. 9 February 1965
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
Bailey was born on 22 April 1901 at Drifton, Jefferson, Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. He married Jossye Hadley Taylor, daughter of Samuel Hadley Taylor and Lona Eugenia Linton, on 29 November 1918 at Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia, United States.1 Bailey died on 9 February 1965 at age 63.
Children of Bailey Stokely and Jossye Hadley Taylor
- Margaret Josephine Stokely+ b. 29 Nov 1923
- Bailey Washington Stokely+ b. 22 Feb 1925
- Betty Louise Stokely+ b. 23 Aug 1929
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Preston Eureka Stokely1
M, b. 3 July 1905, d. 4 February 1981
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
Preston was born on 3 July 1905 at Quincy, Gadsden, Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. He married Ophelia Anglin, daughter of Jim Anglin and Della Liphand, on 23 December 1928 at Pelham, Mitchell, Georgia, United States.1 Preston died on 4 February 1981 at Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States, at age 75. His body was buried in February 1981 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States.
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Cora Lee Stokely1
F, b. 11 July 1907
- Relationships
- Great-granddaughter of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-granddaughter of Henry Sapp
Cora was born on 11 July 1907 at Quincy, Gadsden, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. She married Buzbee Rivers Jones, son of Charles Jones and Margaret Buzbee, on 24 December 1927 at Monticello, Jefferson, Florida, United States.1
Child of Cora Lee Stokely and Buzbee Rivers Jones
- Marjorie Yvonne Jones+ b. 30 Nov 1929
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Coloneal Millard Stokely1
M, b. 6 March 1909, d. 1 April 1959
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
Coloneal was born on 6 March 1909 at Drifton, Jefferson, Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. He married Minnie May Sheffield, daughter of Linton Archie Sheffield and Shellia A. Andrews, on 10 December 1933 at Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States.1 He married Thelma (--?--). Coloneal died on 1 April 1959 at Drifton, Jefferson, Florida, United States, at age 50. His body was buried in April 1959 at Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Monticello, Jefferson, Florida, United States.
Child of Coloneal Millard Stokely and Minnie May Sheffield
- (Son) Stokely b. 13 Dec 1937, d. 13 Dec 1937
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Fredrick Stokely1
M, b. 24 April 1912, d. 4 November 1977
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
Fredrick was born on 24 April 1912 at Drifton, Jefferson, Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. He married Dorthy Louise Yates, daughter of Bernice Millard Yates and Clara Patterson, on 23 April 1933 at Drifton, Jefferson, Florida, United States.1 Fredrick died on 4 November 1977 at age 65.
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."
Basil Thruman Stokely1
M, b. 15 August 1916, d. 20 August 1979
- Relationships
- Great-grandson of Hugh Hadden
2nd great-grandson of Henry Sapp
Basil was born on 15 August 1916 at Drifton, Jefferson, Florida, United States. He was the son of William Alexander Stokely and Cora Lee Smith. He married Edna Maples, daughter of John Maples and Nora Merchant, in 1937 at Madison, Madison, Florida, United States.1 He married Annie Elizabeth Rudd, daughter of William Westly Rudd Sr. and Adele Berry, on 24 November 1943. Basil died on 20 August 1979 at age 63.
Child of Basil Thruman Stokely and Edna Maples
- Joe Malcom Stokely+ b. 4 Dec 1938, d. 17 Jul 1977
Children of Basil Thruman Stokely and Annie Elizabeth Rudd
- William Alexander Stokely b. 25 Jul 1953, d. 25 Jul 1953
- Thruman Basil Stokely b. 14 Jan 1955, d. 2 Oct 1986
Citations
- [S140] Kathryne Ann Stokely Jordan, "Stokely Family Records."