Medcalf, William 1743
William MEDCALF (1743 - 1798) and Amelia (bef. 1748 - aft. 1800)
William MEDCALF, father of my 5g-grandmother Milly (MEDCALF) ADAMS, was born about 1743, probably in or near the Welsh Tract, Prince Frederick's Parish, Craven (now Marlboro) County, SC. His parents were William METCALFE (many spellings) and Sarah BOSHER.
He received a grant of land in 1764 (see below), so he must have been at least 18 at that time, born no later than 1746. There does not seem to be any earlier record of him, so he probably wasn't much over 18. The birth date 1743 is a rough guess.
William's wife was Amelia, probably born before 1748, since her 1st child was born around 1760 to 1763. Nothing is known about her parents or siblings, her maiden name, or her birthplace. Some have said she was a Native American.
William died between 13 Feb 1797 and Jul 1798, in Anson County, NC. He left a will, naming his 9 children. Amelia gave all her remaining property to her son John in 1799, and lived with him in 1800. She probably died soon after.
William MEDCALF Controversy
There was another William MEDCALF, born 3 Mar 1740 in Church Hill, Queen Anne's, MD, and many researchers believe that he was the husband of Amelia, and father of Milly. Recent research by Chris METCALF has persuaded me otherwise. [MFT]
The William MEDCALF who received a land grant in 1764, on the Pee Dee River in SC, was still there in 1772. That is the last record of him in SC. In 1774 a William MEDCALF appeared, about 40 miles northwest, in Anson County, NC. These two must be the same person. It makes more sense than to assume he came from 400 miles to the northeast.
I usually try to arrange theses pages chronologically, from birth to death. However, the logic often proceeds in the opposite direction. In this case, I know much more about William and Amelia later in life than earlier. Evidence of their connection with Milly (MEDCALF) ADAMS also comes later. So the cart often appears before the horse.
The main difficulty in researching this family, compared with families farther north, is finding family connections. Fortunately, William named his 9 children in his will, including the married names of his daughters. Besides that, we have mainly circumstantial evidence. Heads of household who were listed consecutively in the census, and have the surnames MEDCALF, ADAMS, BRUMBELOW or THOMAS, could be related. Owners of land adjacent to one another could be related. Very little seems to be known with any certainty, especially for those who didn't live to be counted in the 1850 US Census.
William MEDCALF Lands in Craven County, SC
William MEDCALF received a land grant of 150 acres on south side of Pee Dee River in Craven County, SC. This land was surveyed 2 Oct 1764, certified 29 Oct 1764, granted 25 Apr 1765, memorialized 27 Jun 1765. See [MFT].
William's father was also William MEDCALF. He died before 5 Apr 1757, the date of a court case against the administrator of his estate. So the 1764 grant was for the younger William. As mentioned above, he must have been at least 18 by that time.
On 10 Sep 1772, William MEDCALF was mentioned in assessment of the Robert WEAVER estate, in Mars Bluff, on the Great Pee Dee River, SC. Thus he was probably still in SC at that date.
Annotated in red by Chris METCALF.
William MEDCALF's parents lived in the Welsh Tract, along the Pee Dee River, in northeastern SC, so William was undoubtedly born there, about 1743. (Another page is planned for them.) This was early in the settlement of SC by Europeans. Like most colonies, settlement began on the coast, and proceeded inland along the major rivers.
The Yadkin River in NC becomes the (Great) Pee Dee River, which flows generally southward, and forms the eastern boundary of Anson County, NC, and then flows through SC, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at Georgetown, SC.
The Welsh Tract was part of Prince Frederick's District, formed in 1734, part of Craven County, SC. From 1769 to 1784 it was part of Cheraws District. The districts and counties were renamed and reorganized many times, but I am here interested the the period when William lived there. The region today lies in Marlboro, Chesterfield and perhaps also Darlington counties, SC.
Map annotated by Chris METCALF shows MEDCALF lands in Anson County, NC and northeastern SC.
William MEDCALF Lands in Anson County, NC
William MEDCALF disappeared from Craven County, SC around 1772, and another William MEDCALF appeared in Anson County, NC in 1774. As mentioned above, it seems highly likely that these are the same person, and not, as many researchers have claimed, the William MEDCALF from MD.
Timeline for William MEDCALF in Anson County, NC
1774 Mar 27 – William and Sabra HOLLEY sold 200 acres on the E side of Richardson Creek, to William MEDCALF for £40. Deed Book K, p. 250.
1774 Jun 1 – William and Sabra HOLLEY sold 150 acres on the N and S sides of Richardson Creek, to William MEDCALF for £39. Deed Book K, p. 268.
1780 Apr – William MEDCALF sold beef to the government for £22.
1780 Dec 6 – Pay Voucher for William MADCALF, who sold to the government 3 bushels of oats, 38 bushels of corn, 400 lbs of loder (what is that?), 70 lbs of pork, for 38 Spanish Milled Dollars plus interest.
1785 Oct 6 – William MEDCALF bid £10 for 200 acres on E bank of Richardson Creek, to Shem THOMSON by way of Sheriff Steven MILLER. Deed Book H, p. 113.
1786 Feb 25 – William and Priscilla PRICE sold to William MADCALF – £50 for 100 acres on S side of Rocky River on NW side of Richardson Creek. Deed Book H, p. 18.
1790 US Census - see below
1792 Dec 5 – James and Ruben BLUNT sold 156 acres on SE side of Richardson Creek to William MEDCALF for £150. Deed Book C2, p. 114.
1793 May 15 – land grant to William MADCALF, 100 acres on NW side of Richardson Creek. Deed Book E, p. 100.
1794 Aug 10 – land grant to William MADCALF Senr. 88 acres on both sides of Richardson Creek. Deed Book E, p. 392.
1794 Oct 18 – land grant to William MADCALF Senr. 100 acres on SE side of Richardson Creek. Deed Book E, p. 392.
1794 Oct 19 – land grant to William MEDCALF Senr. 100 acres on both sides of Bull Branch on SE side of Richardson Creek. Deed Book E, p. 390.
1794 Oct 20 – land grant to William MADCALF Senr. 100 acres on E side of Meadow Branch of Richardson Creek. Deed Book E, p. 391.
1795 Jul 17 – William and Amelia MEDCALF Senr. sold 100 acres on south side of Richardson Creek to William MEDCALF Jr. Deed Book D, p. 80.
1797 Feb 13 – will of William Medcalf names his wife Amelia and children John, Anney, William Jr, Joel, Emanuel, David, Miriam, Amelia, Lidia.
1798 Jan 6 – Thomas ADAMS sold 150 acres, lying in both Anson and Mecklenburg counties, on both sides of Richardson Creek at the mouth of Bearskin Fork, to William MADCALF for £100. Deed Book E, p. 228.
1798 Jul – William MEDCALF will probated. North Carolina, Anson County; Record of Wills; 1802-1812; p. 104.
1833 map of the area surrounding Richardson (or Richardson's) Creek, which flowed from Mecklenburg County into Anson County, generally northeast, into the Rocky River. The left 2/3 of this map was later part of Union County, NC.
Modern map of a section of Richardson Creek, in Union County (was part of Anson County) NC, showing Bull Branch and Meadow Branch. Nearby manmade reservoir Lake Twitty did not exist in the 18th Century. [RCT]
First US Census, 1790
The 1st US Census, taken in 1790, for Anson County, NC, lists 789 households, with 5,122 individuals. Only the names of the heads of households are recorded. Below are the records for 20 households of interest. Several families had 8 to 10 people, but there was only 1 slave.
William MADCALF [MEDCALF] had a family of 8, including his wife, 3 sons under 16, 2 daughters, and 1 slave. His sons, John and William Jr, are listed consecutively. Also next to them is the household of Elizabeth ADAMS, possibly related to Thomas ADAMS, husband of Milly MEDCALF.
There are 3 BRUMBELOW households, almost consecutive, and if William's daughters were still in Anson County, their husbands might have been Isaac, Edward, and/or Isaac Jr.
Miriam MEDCALF was married to a THOMAS, and there are 9 to choose from. John THOMAS is listed almost next to 2 MEDCALFS.
William's Will and Amelia's Gift
Transcription of William MEDCALF's will – North Carolina, Anson County; Record of Wills; 1802-1812; p. 104
William MEDCALF wrote his will on 13 Feb 1797, and it was proved in Jul 1798, in Anson County, so he died between those dates. He named his wife Amelia, and 9 children: John, Anney BRUMBELOE, William Jr, Joel, Emanuel, David, Miriam TOMAS, Amelia ADAMS, Lidia BRUMBELOE. It also mentions 2 slaves, Chloe and Dick.
Amelia MEDCALF gave all her property to her son John. This "deed of gift" was written 19 Jan 1799, proved Apr 1799 in Anson County, NC. She was in John's household in the 1800 US Census, and probably died soon after.
Descendants
This page is under construction, and the list below is tentative!
1 William MEDCALF b: abt 1743 in Welsh Tract, d: Jul 1798 in Ansonville, Anson, NC
+ Amelia b: bef. 1748 m: 1763 in NC, d: aft. 1800 in Anson, NC
......2 William MEDCALF b: Bet. 1760–1763 in Welsh Tract, d: 1845 in Clifton, Wayne, TN
...... + Unknown d: Bef. 1790
...... + Mary Caroline THOMAS b: 1775 in NC, m: Abt. 1795 in Anson, NC, d: Abt. 1841 in Maury, TN
......2 John MEDCALF b: 1767 in Welsh Tract, d: Aft. 1830 in DeKalb, GA
......2 Anney MEDCALF b: 1769 in Welsh Tract, d: 1825 in NC
...... + David BRUMBELOW b: 15 Dec 1750 in Richmond, Wise, VA, d: 1824 in Mecklenburg, NC
......2 Miriam MEDCALF b: 1771 in Welsh Tract, d: 31 Jan 1871 in Eufaula, Barbour, AL
...... + John William THOMAS b: 1769 in Anson, NC, m: 1790 in Anson, NC, d: 09 Feb 1853 in Anson, NC
......2 Lidia MEDCALF b: 1773 in Welsh Tract, d: 1850 in Sparta, White, TN
...... + Lewis Issac BRUMBELOW b: 10 Jan 1769 in Fayetteville, Anson, NC, m: 1792 in NC, d: May 1850 in Robertson, TN
......2 Milly Amelia MEDCALF b: Abt. 1774 in Anson, NC, d: Abt. 1823 in Jackson, GA
...... + Thomas ADAMS m: Abt. 1790 in Anson, NC, d: bef. 1816 in Anson, NC
......2 Joel MEDCALF b: 1776 in Anson, NC, d: 1818 in White, IL
...... + Elisabeth PURSER b: 17 Jan 1797 in Mecklenburg, NC, m: 19 Jan 1797 in Mecklenburg, NC, d: 1840 in Greene, IL
......2 Emanuel MEDCALF b: 1778 in Anson, NC, d: Apr 1866 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL
...... + Sarah PURSER b: abt. 1777 in Mecklenburg, NC, d: 26 Feb 1864 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL
......2 David MEDCALF b: 07 Oct 1779 in Anson, NC, d: 19 Oct 1845 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
...... + Edith HOPKINS b: abt. 1776 in NC, d: 25 Jul 1863 in near Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
William MEDCALF Jr was born between 1760 and 1763 in Welsh Tract, and died 1845 in Clifton, Wayne, TN. He married twice. The name of his first wife is unknown, but it appears that she had one child, and died before 1790. William remarried, about 1795 in Anson County, to Mary Caroline THOMAS, born about 1775 in NC, died about 1841 in Maury, TN.
As mentioned above, William and family were listed consecutively with other MEDCALFs in the 1790 US Census for Anson County. His household was:
1790 United States Federal Census
Name: William Medcalf Junior
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 2 [sons]
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 [William]
Number of Household Members: 3
Thus in 1790, William had 2 sons and no wife. This is why I conclude that his 1st wife must have died before the census was taken in 1790.
William was a veteran of the American Revolution.
U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, 1784-1811
Name: William Medcalf
State or Territory: Territory South of the Ohio River
Military Unit: Christian's Regiment, Militia
Service Year: 1793
William MEDCALF Jr had a land grant dated 8 Dec 1794, consisting of 75 acres on the SE side of Richardson Creek, in Anson County, NC. Deed Book E, p. 101.
1800 United States Federal Census
Name: William Madeaff [William Medcalf]
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 [William (6), John (4)]
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 [William]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2 [? ?]
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 [Mary]
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 6
William's 2 sons who were under 16 in 1790 are not with the family in 1800. They either died or left home by that time. In 1800 they had 2 boys and 2 girls, all under 10.
William and his brother John were both in Jackson County, GA where they were on the tax list in 1809. William was taxed based on 150 acres of Hickory, on Cabbin Creek, adjoining Collens. Also 1 slave.
The family was probably still in Jackson County, GA in 1810. However, the 1810 US Census does not seem to have included GA. By 1820, William had moved his family to Maury County, TN. If the birthplaces below are correct, they were in Wayne County, TN in 1812, and Maury County, TN by 1816.
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: William Midcalf
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Maury, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [William]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1 [Mary]
Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures: 1
Free White Persons - Under 16: 6
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10
I haven't found the family in the 1830 US Census for Maury County. William was in Maury County on 5 Oct 1835 when he gave a deposition in a court case.
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Joel Metcalf
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Maury, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [Joel]
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1 [William]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 [Mary]
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total Slaves: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8
In 1840, William and Mary lived with their son, Joel METCALF, and his wife. The had no children, but 4 slaves.
As mentioned above, William had 2 sons by his 1st wife, who must have died by the time the 1790 US Census was taken. He had about 10 more children by his 2nd wife. Sons William and/or John could have been born before 1790, but if so, where were they in 1800? The birthdates are uncertain for most of those who didn't live to be counted in the 1850 US Census, which recorded the age of each family member.
Some of William's children changed the spelling from MEDCALF to METCALF. This spelling (and many others!) was sometimes seen in many records for this extended family. As people gained literacy, the customary spellings in each branch became more consistent.
The descendants of William and Mary moved on to IL, AR, MS and TX. Below is a tentative summary.
1 William MEDCALF b: Bet. 1760–1763 in Welsh Tract, Prince Frederick's Parish, Craven, SC, d: 1845 in Clifton, Wayne, TN
+ Unknown d: Bef. 1790
......2 (son) MEDCALF b: bef. 1790
......2 (son) MEDCALF b: bef. 1790
+ Mary Caroline THOMAS b: 1775 in NC, m: Abt. 1795 in Anson, NC, d: Abt. 1841 in Maury, TN
......2 William MEDCALF III b: Abt. 1794, d: bef. 1840
......2 John MEDCALF b: Abt. 1796 in Anson, NC, d: Bef. 1870 in Grant, AR
...... + Frances b: Bef. 1810 in SC, d: Bef. 1880 in Grant, AR
......2 Thomas MEDCALF b: 15 Mar 1799 in Anson, NC, d: 26 Feb 1880 in Du Bois, Washington, IL
...... + Elizabeth BRIDGES b: 1796 in NC, m: 02 Oct 1826 in Maury, TN, d: 17 Nov 1870 in Pinckneyville, Perry, IL
......2 George MEDCALF b: Sep 1800 in Anson, NC, d: Aft. 1830
......2 Mary Frances MEDCALF b: Abt. 1804 in Jackson, GA, d: Aft. 1850 in MS
...... + James Haywood HARRELSON b: 1799 in Maury, TN, m: 21 Mar 1821 in Maury, TN, d: 1854 in MS
......2 Balaam METCALF b: 23 Apr 1807 in Cabin Creek, Jackson, GA, d: 14 Dec 1870 in Beaver Creek, Bond, IL
...... + Jane BROWN b: 1810 in Maury, TN, m: 1827 in Maury, TN, d: 1839 in Bond, IL
...... + Emiline F. BROWN b: 1823 in Maury, TN, m: 26 May 1840 in Bond, IL, d: 15 Jun 1843 in Bond, IL
...... + Louisa M. MAXEY b: 31 Dec 1831 in Rutherford, TN, m: 08 Oct 1863 in Bond, IL, d: 05 Jul 1865 in Bond, IL
...... + Isabella C. HAMILTON b: 1832 in TN, m: 03 Jan 1867 in Bond, IL, d: 22 Jan 1876 in Beaver Creek, Bond, IL
......2 Joel MEDCALF b: Abt. 1808 in Jackson, GA, d: 1870 in Linden, Perry, TN
...... + Mary CAVENTER b: 1820 in IL, m: 04 Mar 1836 in Washington, IL, d: 1853 in Maury, TN
...... + Susan CAVENTER b: 1835 in IL, m: Abt. 1856 in TN, d: Aft. 1880
......2 Irena METCALF b: 1812 in Wayne, TN, d: Bet. 1880–1890 in Pilot Point, Denton, TX
...... + Levi WEBSTER b: 1803 in Maury, TN, m: 02 Dec 1829 in Maury, TN, d: 1880 in Pilot Point, Denton, TX
......2 D. Jackson MEDCALF b: 1816 in Maury, TN, d: 20 Nov 1888 in Simpsonville, Upshur, TX
...... + Eliza HILL m: 29 Apr 1833 in Maury, TN
...... + Mary Elizabeth HORN b: 28 Jan 1827 in Nashville, Davidson, TN, m: 1841 in MS, d: 06 Jun 1913 in Cisco, Eastland, TX
......2 James Loyd MEDCALF b: Abt. 1820 in Maury, TN, d: 1852 in Clifton, Wayne, TN
Balaam METCALF (1807 - 1870)
Irena (METCALF) WEBSTER (1812 - ?)
Thanks to Chris METCALF for the photos.
John MEDCALF was born about 1767 in Welsh Tract, and was still living in 1830 in DeKalb, GA. His wife's name is unknown.
John's date of birth is very uncertain. He was a head-of-household, apparently with a wife and daughter, in 1790, so surely born before 1772.
1790 United States Federal Census
Name: John Medcalf
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 [John]
Free White Persons - Females: 2
Number of Household Members: 3
As mentioned above, John is listed immediately before William Jr in the 1790 US Census. He had a wife and daughter.
North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960
Name: John Medcalf
Issue Date: 20 Dec 1791
Residence Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
Certificate Number Range: 4915-5175
Description: Anson 4915-5175
North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960
Name: John Madcalf
Issue Date: 10 Jul 1797
Residence Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
Certificate Number Range: 4915-5175
Description: Anson 4915-5175
There was a John MIDKIFF who married Caty MILLER in Grainger County, northeastern TN, on 2 Jan 1797. This is probably not our John, who lived in Anson County, NC before and after 1797, and had 4 children in 1800.
1800 United States Federal Census
Name John Madcaff
Home in 1800 (City, County, State) Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 1 [John (33)]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 3
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 1 [wife]
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 2 [Amelia ?]
Number of Slaves 2
Number of Household Members Under 16 4
Number of Household Members Over 25 4
Number of Household Members 11
In 1800 John had a household of 11, including his wife, 4 children under 10, one male 16-25 (probably a younger brother), and 2 women 45 or over, probably his mother and mother-in-law?
Georgia, Property Tax Digests, 1793-1892
Name: John Medcolf
Year: 1809
District: Captain William Gathright
Place: Jackson, Georgia, USA
John and his brother William were both in Jackson County, GA where they were on the tax list in 1809. John paid taxes based on 40 acres Oak and 103 Âľ acres Hickory, on Sandy Creek, adjoining Harris. Also 5 slaves. John remained in Jackson County when his brother moved to TN.
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: John Medcalf
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Jackson, Georgia
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 2
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 3
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 3
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 4
Free White Persons - Under 16: 3
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total Slaves: 8
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 13
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: John Meadcalf
[John Madealf]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Dekalb, Georgia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 1
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9
John and his wife had at least 3 children in Anson County, NC, and possibly 1 more after they moved to Jackson County, GA.
1 John MEDCALF b: 1767 in Anson, NC, d: Aft. 1830 in DeKalb, GA
+ unknown wife
......2 Henry MEDCALF b: 1792 in Fayetteville, Anson, NC, d: Aft. 1860
...... + Catherine MORGAN b: 1795 in SC, m: 09 Oct 1817 in Jackson, GA, d: Aft. 1860
......2 Martha Aditha MEDCALF b: Abt. 1793 in Anson, NC, d: Oct 1880 in Cross Keys, DeKalb, GA
...... + John ADAMS b: 1790 in Anson, NC, m: 20 Dec 1811 in Jackson, Georgia, USA, d: 1856 in DeKalb, GA
......2 Nancy MEDCALF b: 25 Oct 1803 in Fayetteville, Anson, NC, d: 02 Feb 1874 in Piedmont, Wayne, MO
...... + Joseph HARRIS Jr b: 18 Dec 1802 in Jackson, GA, m: 01 Mar 1823 in Jackson, GA, d: 1830 in Jackson, GA
......2 John W MEDCALF b: 30 Jul 1815 in Jackson, GA, d: 10 Jan 1899 in May, Brown, TX
...... + Sarah E. ISHAEN b: 28 Jul 1819 in DeKalb, GA, m: 12 Dec 1837 in GA, d: 03 Feb 1875 in Brown, TX
Martha Aditha MEDCALF married her 1st cousin, John ADAMS, brother of my 4g-grandfather, Salathiel ADAMS.
Nancy MEDCALF married Joseph HARRIS Jr, brother of my 4g-grandmothet, Sarah (HARRIS) ADAMS, wife of Salathiel ADAMS.
Anney MEDCALF was born about 1769 in Welsh Tract, and died about 1825 in NC. She married David BRUMBELOW, born 15 Dec 1750 in Richmond, Wise, VA, died about 1824 in Mecklenburg, NC.
The birth and death dates for Anney and David are hearsay. I don't have records to prove them. In his will (above), William MEDCALF calls one of his daughters Anney BRUMBELOE, and David is the best candidate for her husband.
David BRUMLOW received a grant of 25 acres on Meadow Branch. Entered on 18 Aug 1787, issued 16 Nov 1790. Book 73, p. 291.
David BRUMLO received a grant of 25 acres on S side of Kries? Spring. Entered on 18 Aug 1787, issued 20 Dec 1791. Book 75 p. 199.
David BRUMLOW received a grant of 25 acres on Rabbit? Snake Branch, E of Meadow Br. Entered on 12 Aug 1794, issued 10 Jul 1797. Book 94 p. 107.
David BRUMBALOW received a grant of 50 acres on Rays Fork, in northwestern Anson County, NC. This grant was entered on 13 Jan 1801 and issued 27 Nov 1802. Book 110, p. 218, entry 827.
So David had at least 125 acres in Anson County. I believe that all of this land is now part of Union County, NC. It appears that the family was in Mecklenburg County, NC from 1810 to 1820.
1810 United States Federal Census
Name: David Bromlow
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Capt Legetts, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [David (59)]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1 [Anney (41) ?]
Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7
North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
Name: David Brumblow
State: NC
County: Anson County
Township: Second Reg. Mr
Year: 1814
Database: NC 1812-1814 Muster Rolls
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: David Bromby
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [David (69)]
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1 [Anney (51)]
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 16: 2
Free White Persons - Over 25: 3
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
Miriam MEDCALF was called Miriam TOMAS in her father's will. So her husband was named TOMAS or THOMAS. The candidate that seems likely is John W. THOMAS, who appeared in Anson County from 1790 to 1830. Some say he is the John W. THOMAS who appeared in Barbour County, AL in 1840, but I have not established the connection.
It is claimed that Miriam was born about 1771 in Welsh Tract, died 31 Jan 1871 in Eufaula, Barbour, AL. She married about 1790 in Anson, NC, to John William THOMAS, born about 1769 in Anson, NC, died 09 Feb 1853 in Barbour, AL.
John Thomas
in the 1790 United States Federal Census
Name: John Thomas
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females: 4
Number of Household Members: 9
1800 United States Federal Census
Name: John W Thomas
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7
1810 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno W Thomas
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 4
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 11
North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
Name: John William Thomas
State: NC
County: Anson County
Township: Second Reg. Mr
Year: 1814
Database: NC 1812-1814 Muster Rolls
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: John W Thomas
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 5
Free White Persons - Under 16: 4
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 9
In 1820: John W. THOMAS, Robert PRESSON, David MISUFF [MEDCALF]
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: John W Thomas
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 6
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: John W Thomas
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Barbour, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 70 thru 79: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7
John W. THOMAS is buried in Helms Cemetery, Barbour County, AL. A modern gravestone has the dates 1769-1853. Also "Death Date of February 9, 1853 is shown in the Minutes of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church."
Lidia MEDCALF was born about 1773 in Welsh Tract, and died about 1850 in Sparta, White, TN. She married about 1792 in NC, to Lewis Issac BRUMBELOW, born 10 Jan 1769 in NC, died May 1850 in Robertson, TN.
1790 United States Federal Census
Name: Isaac Brumbelow
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females: 3
Number of Household Members: 8
1800 United States Federal Census
Name: Lewis Brumbelow
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 5
Listed consecutively in the 1800 US Census:
Lewis BRUMBELOW
Thomas OAKE
John W. THOMAS
John THOMAS
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: Lewis Brumbalow
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 5
Free White Persons - Under 16: 6
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 13
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 13
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Lewis Brumbelow
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Robertson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5
Milly Amelia MEDCALF was born about 1774 in Anson, NC, and died about 1823 in Jackson, GA. She married about 1790 in Anson, NC, to Thomas ADAMS, who died before 1816.
Milly and Thomas were my 5g-grandparents. See the ADAMS page for more information.
Joel MEDCALF was born about 1776 in Anson, NC, and died about 1818 in White, IL. He married on 19 Jan 1797 in Mecklenburg, NC, to Elisabeth PURSER, born 17 Jan 1797 in Mecklenburg, NC, died about 1840 in Greene, IL.
1800 United States Federal Census
Name: Joel Madeaff [Joel Madcaff]
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
Number of Household Members: 4
Joel and family removed to Saline Township, Randolph County, IL, where they were found in 1810.
Illinois, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1890
Name: J. Madcalf
State: IL
County: Randolph County
Township: U. S. Saline
Year: 1810
Page: 021
Database: IL 1810 Randolph Co. Census
Joel served as a Private in the War of 1812.
U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815
Name: Joel Medcalf
Company: CAPT. BOULTINGHOUSE'S CO., MOUNTED VOLS., ILLINOIS MILITIA.
Rank - Induction: PRIVATE
Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE
Roll Box: 142
Microfilm Publication: M602
Emanuel MEDCALF was born about 1778 in Anson, NC, and died in Apr 1866 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL. He married Sarah PURSER, born about 1777 in Mecklenburg, NC, and died 26 Feb 1864 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL.
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: Manuel Madealf [Manuel Madcalf]
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Waconteby, White, Illinois
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 16: 4
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 8
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Emanuel Metcalf
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Morgan, Illinois
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Emanuel Metcalf
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Morgan, Illinois
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 3
1 Emanuel MEDCALF b: 1778 in Anson, NC, d: Apr 1866 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL
+ Sarah PURSER b: Abt. 1777 in Mecklenburg, NC, d: 26 Feb 1864 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL
......2 Elizabeth MEDCALF b: Abt. 1801 in NC, d: Aft. 1850
...... + Wallace Ludlow ROWAN b: 1785 in SC, m: 02 Mar 1818 in White, IL, d: Feb 1846 in Baraboo, Sauk, WI
......2 William Jefferson METCALF b: 09 Nov 1803 in Anson, NC, d: 21 May 1857 in Thackeray, Hamilton, IL
...... + Narcissa LEE b: 29 Apr 1807 in Kingston, Roane, TN, m: 17 Oct 1824 in Greene, IL, d: 29 Sep 1852 in Hamilton, IL
......2 Robert METCALF b: Abt. 1806 in Anson, NC, d: 05 Apr 1892 in Olathe, Johnson, KS
...... + Catherine BLACK b: Abt. 1807 in VA or KY, m: 07 Apr 1831 in Morgan, IL, d: Apr 1898 in Olathe, Johnson, KS
......2 Nancy MEDCALF b: 1806 in KY, d: Aft. 1880 in Carroll, IA
...... + Basdeal W. LEWIS b: 1806 in NC, m: 15 Feb 1827 in Peoria, IL, d: 1870 in MO
...... + Joseph WILHOIT b: 1786 in VA, m: 12 Dec 1833 in Morgan, IL, d: Aft. 1870 in Cass, Jones, IA
......2 Baby METCALF b: 1808, d: 1808
......2 Emmanuel METCALF b: 22 Feb 1810 in Shawneetown, Gallatin, IL, d: 24 Feb 1890 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL
...... + Catherine Elizabeth GAIN b: Abt. 1816 in OH, m: 28 Jul 1836 in Morgan, IL, d: Aft. 1856
......2 David Patterson METCALF b: 1815 in IL, d: 27 Oct 1901 in Burlington, Coffey, KS
...... + Barbara Emily WILHOIT b: 1 Apr 1816 in Jefferson, Oldham, KY, m: 15 May 1835 in Morgan, IL, d: 9 Feb 1890 in Nemaha, NE
...... + Nancy ELLIS b: 29 Sep 1858 in WV, m: 10 May 1877 in Coffey, KS
......2 Abraham M. METCALF b: 16 Mar 1815 in Saline, IL, d: 13 Sep 1879 in Beaver Creek, Hamilton, IL
...... + Elizabeth UPTON b: 17 Aug 1815 in Hamilton, IL, m: 29 Dec 1835 in Morgan, IL, d: 22 Jan 1840 in Enfield, White, IL
...... + Lydia UPTON b: 10 Aug 1812 in Smith, TN, m: 05 Aug 1840 in White, IL, d: 01 Nov 1866 in Enfield, White, IL
...... + Mary HOPSON m: 09 Jan 1868
......2 Baby METCALF b: Abt. 1817 in IL, d: Abt. 1817 in IL
......2 Elias METCALF b: 22 Dec 1821 in White, IL, d: 25 Jun 1910 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL
...... + Elizabeth Ann BLACK b: 1825 in KY, m: 24 Jul 1845 in Morgan, IL, d: 29 Jan 1863 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL
...... + Emily M. MEAD b: 21 Apr 1833 in Delaware, OH, m: 25 Dec 1865 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL, d: Aft. 1910 in Morgan, IL
David MEDCALF was born 07 Oct 1779 in Anson, NC, and died 19 Oct 1845 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL. He married Edith HOPKINS, born about 1776 in NC, and died 25 Jul 1863 near Blandinsville, McDonough, IL.
David served as a Private in Capt. LANIER's Company, War of 1812, and he was in Anson County in 1814.
U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815
Name: David Madcalf
Company: CAPT. LANIER'S CO., NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA.
Rank - Induction: PRIVATE
Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE
Roll Box: 130
Microfilm Publication: M602
North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
Name: David Medcalf
State: NC
County: Anson County
Township: Second Reg. Mr
Year: 1814
Database: NC 1812-1814 Muster Rolls
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: David Misuff [David Medcalf]
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Anson, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 4
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 5
Free White Persons - Under 16: 7
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 11
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: David Metcalf
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Adams, Illinois
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10
In 1830 David and family appeared in Adams County, IL, consecutively with M. A. METCALF, a household with 1 male 20-29, and 1 female 15-19. This was probably David's son, McCollum A. MEDCALF, and his wife. Also on the same page is Joseph HARRIS, possibly the one who married David's niece, Nancy MEDCALF.
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: David Medlalp [David Medcalf]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): McDonough, Illinois
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
1 David MEDCALF b: 07 Oct 1779 in Anson, NC, d: 19 Oct 1845 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
+ Edith HOPKINS b: Abt. 1776 in NC, d: 25 Jul 1863 in near Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
......2 William METCALF b: 17 Oct 1800 in Anson, NC, d: 01 Nov 1888 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
...... + Margaret b: 1803 in NC, d: 22 Jun 1885 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
......2 Emanuel Ransom METCALF b: Abt. 1805 in NC, d: Aft. 1870 in IL
...... + Martha Pryor ROBERTSON b: 10 Sep 1804 in VA, m: 10 Nov 1828 in Morgan, IL, d: 02 Oct 1886 in IL
......2 McCollom A. METCALF b: Bet. 1806–1809 in Anson, NC
...... + Eliza BRISTOW b: Aug 1812 in IN, m: 28 Jan 1830 in Morgan, IL, d: Aft. 1900 in Arcadia, Morgan, IL
......2 David H. METCALF b: Abt. 1810 in Anson, NC, d: 1860 in Galena, Jo Daviess, IL
...... + Dorcas DAUGHERTY b: 1810 in PA, m: 24 Nov 1833 in McDonough, IL, d: Aft. 1880 in Galena, Jo Daviess, IL
......2 Elizabeth Jane METCALF b: 05 Dec 1813 in Anson, NC, d: 01 Mar 1881 in Flint River, Des Moines, IA
...... + John P. JACKSON b: 25 Oct 1811 in OH, m: 06 Mar 1833 in McDonough, IL, d: 24 Oct 1876 in Flint River, Des Moines, IA
......2 Mary Ann MEDCALF b: 29 Feb 1816 in Anson, NC, d: 15 Apr 1897 in Exline, Appanoose, IA
...... + Andrew Jackson CLINKENBEARD b: 12 Mar 1815 in Caltown, Clay, KY, m: 07 Dec 1834 in McDonough, IL, d: 24 Jul 1890 in Appanoose, IA
......2 Amelia Caroline METCALF b: Abt. 1818 in Anson, NC, d: Aft. 1880 in Hancock, IL
...... + Hezekiah MAYHUGH b: 19 Feb 1808 in KY, m: 22 May 1836 in McDonough, IL, d: 1889 in Hancock, IL
......2 Edith METCALF b: Oct 1821 in Anson, NC, d: 26 Jan 1901 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
...... + John BADGER b: Abt. 1808 in IL, m: 31 May 1839 in McDonough, IL, d: Aft. 1870 in Hire, McDonough, IL
......2 Joseph A. Hopkins METCALF b: 1826 in Adams, IL, d: 15 Aug 1898 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
...... + Catherine O'NEIL b: 04 Oct 1824 in NC, m: 25 Dec 1845 in IL, d: 02 Nov 1915 in Blandinsville, McDonough, IL
Mary MEDCALF and Andrew Jackson CLINKENBEARD
Thanks to humber_1.
Sources
[FCSC] The Formation of Counties in South Carolina
[HMC] A History of Marlboro County (1897) by J. A. W. Thomas [Marlboro County SC known as Cheraws District until 1798]
[MFT] William Madcalf/Medcalf on the Metcalf Family Tree, by Chris Metcalf (requires Ancestry license)
[RCT] Topographic Map of Richardson Creek and surrounding area, in Anson and Union Counties, NC
[SCC] South Carolina: Individual County Chronologies
[WS] The Welsh Settlers During the Royal Period (1729 to 1775) from the The Royal Colony of South Carolina website
[WMF] William Medcalf on Findagrave, entry by Chris Metcalf
[WNBC] Welsh Neck Baptist Church, part of the SC Picture Project
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