Thomas Yancey

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• Residence: 1800, Hillsboro, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
• Probate: 12 Nov 1803, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA

Thomas married Keziah Simmons after 24 Feb 1789 in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA. Keziah (daughter of Thomas Simmons and Priscilla McComas) was born about 1768 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 2 Feb 1802 in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. James L Yancey was born about 1790 in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA.
2. Nancey Yancey was born on 19 Aug 1798 in Yanceyville, Caswell, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jan 1858 in Ramsey, Sumter, Alabama, USA; was buried in Emelle, Sumter, Alabama, USA.
3. Priscilla Simmons Yancey was born on 14 Feb 1796 in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA; died on 28 Dec 1862 in Daviess County, Kentucky, USA; was buried in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, USA.
4. Tryon Milton Yancey was born in 1794 in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA; died after 1860 in Marshall County, Mississippi, USA.

Thomas married Elizabeth Tate on 10 Feb 1802 in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Zephaniah Tate) was born on 2 Aug 1780 in Guilford County, North Carolina, USA; died on 23 Nov 1851 in Orange County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Mebane, Alamance, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elizabeth Attelia Yancey was born on 25 Feb 1803 in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA; died on 19 Dec 1882 in Mebane, Alamance, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Mebane, Alamance, North Carolina, USA.

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• Residence: 1755, Early Tax List, Granville County, North Carolina, USA
• Probate: 1785, Caswell, North Carolina, USA

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Bartlett was a private in the regiment of William Eaton in 1754 in North Carolina In 1755 he was a private in the company of Capt. John Sallis North Carolina

A biography of Bartlett Yancey of Caswell County, North Carolina, found in the James Sprunt Historical Publications series, reads as follows:

"Bartlett Yancey, on his paternal side, was of Welsh extraction. An early ancestor was an Episcopal minister, ordained by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Three of his sons, Louis, Henry, and Richard emigrated from England to America, but when is not known to the family. Henry and Richard settled in Virginia and became citizens of usefulness and influence. Louis Yancey located in Granville County, NC and his son Bartlett Yancey Sr moved to Caswell . . . "

Although, often quoted the above statements have been proven to be incorrect. Bartlett Yancey Sr (Father of the more famous Bartlett Yancey Jr.) was the son of James Yancey of Granville County, Virginia - as proven by the will of James Yancey (Copy can be seen on Yancey Web Page).The Yancey who was the Episcopal Minister - was one Rev. Robert Yancey -who indeed did get ordained by the Bishop of Canterbury - and settled in Louisa County Virginia - This Rev. Robert Yancey - was a nephew of James Yancey of Granville - and the will of Rev. Robert Yancey (also found on the Web Page) shows that he did not have sons Louis, Henry & Richard.

Bartlett married Ann Graves about 1760. Ann (daughter of II John Graves and Elizabeth Herndon) was born about 1748 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA; died after 28 Apr 1818 in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Nancy Graves
• Residence: 1786, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1790, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1800, Hillsboro, Caswell, North Carolina
• Residence: 1810, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
• Probate: Oct 1818, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA

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• Residence: 1755, Granville County, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1769, Granville County, North Carolina, USA

James married Elizabeth Ann Thornton on 8 Jan 1735 in Prince William County, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Thornton and Agatha Curtis) was born about 1716 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Dec 1777 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: Abt 1716, Lancester, VA, USA

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• Residence: 1777; Gloverston District, Caswell County, NC
• Residence: 1784, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1786, Caswell District, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1790, Orange, North Carolina, USA

John married Elizabeth Herndon about 1748 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of John Herndon and Sarah Pomfrett) was born about 1732 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA; died in 1752 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The earliest valid documentation of a YANCEY is found on a list of landowners called a Quit Rent Roll. In 1704 Charles Yancey is listed on the Quit Rent Roll for King William County, Virginia owning 100 acres. The actual relationship of this Charles to the immigrant brothers is not clear. However, if the story of the brothers is true, he would most likely be a grandson to one of the five. Most researchers are also in agreement that around 1704, a Charles Yancey married Miss Bartlett. Some sources record her name as Mary. It would seem that Charles and Mary continued living in the area that would later become Hanover and Louisa Counties, formed in 1720 and 1742 respectively. These counties were formed from New Kent and King William Counties. One source records their marriage on January 14, 1704, although no known documentation exists to support this claim.

Family tradition has it that Charles of King William County was the son of an earlier Charles Yancey and his wife Mary Leighton. It has also been reported that Mary Leighton was thought to be a descendant of Alexander Leighton who was cruelly persecuted for his religious teachings. However, after centuries of searching, no evidence has been found to confirm or even support the above information. It should not be considered true until such documentation is discovered.

In 1722 Charles of King William County and his wife Mary Bartlett lived and owned land between North Anna and Little River. Charles later received land grants totaling 448 acres in Hanover County. These grants were issued on behalf of King George II between 1725 and 1730. The last date Charles was known to be alive was 1745 when he deeded a negro slave to his son Robert. No will has ever been found for Charles but it is believed he died shortly after the deed of 1745. There has been very little information recorded about Mary Bartlett. No birth or death dates are known for her.

Sources:
1. Marriage date and location from IGI (International Genealogical Index), but no recorded documentation is known to exist to verify this information.
2. The Early Yanceys in America by Dennis J. Yancey
3. The Name and Family of Yanc(e)y; Compiled by the Media Research Bureau, Washington, D.C.

Charles married Mary Bartlett on 14 Jan 1704 in King William County, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Richard Bartlett) was born about 1678 in King William County, Virginia, USA; died in 1748 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas Thornton died testate in Richmond County leaving his estate to his wife Susannah Thornton and by his last will and testament oddly made no reference to his children. However long recitations state that Henry Burditt of Lunenburg Parish by will dated November 29 1793 bequeathed 90 acres of land to Thomas Thornton and Susanna, his wife, with reversion to their children, and that as the said Susanna(h) died circa 1762.

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Thomas married Agatha Curtis on 25 Jul 1708 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, USA. Agatha (daughter of James Curtis and Elizabeth Lettice Obert) was born before 25 Jul 1692 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Sep 1755 in Prince William County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 25 Jul 1692, Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Thomas married Sarah Ann Davenport about 1714 in King William County, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Davis Davenport and Ann Woodruff) was born about 1696 in King and Queen County, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Aug 1782 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Ann Davenport

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• Residence: 1779, No Township Listed, Spotsylvania County, VA
• Probate: 5 Jun 1786, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA

John married Sarah Pomfrett in 1725 in King and Queen County, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Jr. John William Femor Pomfret and Mary Catherine Dejarnette) was born in 1728 in King and Queen County, Virginia, USA; died in May 1784 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]