Haywood County

Email from C. Caine on John Hughs (1741)

Subj: RE: Hughes in North Carolina

Date: 95-11-17 22:07:05 EST

From: ccaine@halcyon.com (Caine & Douglass)

To: JohnBoy568@aol.com ('JohnBoy568@aol.com')

Hi John,

I don't have anything the Hughes you mentioned but here is all that I do have along with notes and references. Hope this is not too long for AOL. Also hope it doesn't print junk at the end. Some services do not translate the information at the end of these files correctly. Let me know if you need any clarification. Also if you know anything about these people.

Carolyn

FIRST GENERATION

1. Isble(Isabel) HUGHS(HUGHES) was born about 1771 in Mountain Crk, Rutherford Co, NC. She has reference number MMFFMM. Nickname "Ibby" Hughes also spelled HUES, HUGHS. Was witness of will of James Dickey, probably maternal grandfather--22 Jul 1792 Rutherford Co NC

SECOND GENERATION

2. John HUGHES was born about 1741. Barbara Patterson questions birth year and feels 1755-65 is more accurate.

According to 1800 census he was born prior to 1755. He died after 16 Apr 1812 in Scotts Creek, Jackson Co, NC.1 Haywood Co NC Wills FHL 1571817 . In the name of God Amen. I John Hughes of the county of Haywood being of sound and perfect mind and memory (blessed be God) do, this 16th day of April 1812 make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say, First I recommend my soul to the hands of God that give it, and my body to the earth to be buried in a christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors, not doubting but I shall receive the same at the general Resurection Second I give and bequeath to Margaret my beloved wife all my land farming utensils horses cows hogs and houshold furniture during hir natural life, and after hir disceas it is my will and I give and bequeath to my son John Hughes the one half of the land if he is alive and returns to these parts in a reasonable time and the other half of the land and all the farming utensils horses cows hoggs and housholf furneture to my daughters Matty M Hughs and Polly Hughs and if my son John should not return, it is my will and I do give and bequeath to Matty and Polly Hughes the whole plantation for them the s(aid) Matty and Polly Hughs there heirs and assigns, and, I hereby He was buried before 16 Jun 1812 in Scotts Creek, Jackson Co, NC. "Letter from a Friend" Draper Manuscript Collection mentions John Smart Whig killed at Kings Mountain by a loyalist name of Hughs, his neighbor.

Tryon Co NC Index to Land surveys 1768-1789 * John Hughes and Anthony Dickey were chainbearers for William Kilpatrick grantee Watershed Maple Crk, Mtn Crk 1770 John Hughes grantee, chainbearers John Walker & Henry Hughey Catheys Crk watershed, 1769 Henry Hughey grantee, William Neevins & George Black chainbearers, Cane Crk, 2nd Br R watershed, 1769 Hughes Creek appears as name of a watershed. Tryon Co NC was formed in 1768 from Mecklenburg Co and abolished in 1779 when it was divided into Lincoln and Rutherford Counties. John Hughes and in-laws, Dickeys, held land in Old Tryon Co.

Deed abstracts of Tryon, Lincoln, Rutherford Cos NC 1769-1786 re Hughes on file. 1788 John Hughes purchased 100 acres on Mill Creek of Mountain Creek on the waters of Main Broad River from Anthony Dicky for 30 pounds. Witnesses: Adam Watson and Robert Johnson Dickey--copy on file from Barbara Patterson 18 Jul 1788 John Hughes entered 300 acres on Mountain Creek between Thomas Roland/Rowland and Anthony Dickey.

1790 census First Company Rutherford Co NC

1 M16+ John Sr; 3M -16 ( John, James Dickey, George N), 4F (Margaret Dickey Hughes & Isabel, Sarah, Margaret)

Also listed in the First Company are John's brothers-in-law Anthony & David Dickey, John's fa-in-law James Dickey, John's son-in-law Adam Watson; Kilpatricks & McFaddens related to Dickeys; Thomas Roland/Rowland & Ben Hider neighbors on Mountain Creek; Millers often listed in Dickey & Hughes deeds.

1791 Buncombe Co NC formed from Burke & Rutherford Counties; Hughes and Dickey lands on Mountain Creek pass remained in Rutherford Co.

4 Jan 1792 John Hughes granted 300 acres bordering land owned by Thomas Rowland and Anthony Dickey for 30 pounds--Mountain Creek 8 Jul 1798 John Hughes of Rutherford Co sold 100 acres on Mountain Creek from his earlier grant of 300 acres to Adam Watson for 50 pound.

8 Jul 1798 John sold 100 acres on Mountain Creek to Adam Watson for 50pds

1800 Census Rutherford Co NC John Huse Sr: 1m 10-16 (George N.); 1 M 45+ John Sr; 2F 0-10 (Martha M & Mary); 2f 10-16 (Margaret & Elizabeth Green); 1 f 45+ Margaret Dickey Hughes. next door son John Huse.

Others in Rutherford Co were brothers-in law Anthony & David Dickey, sister-in-law Martha Dickey, sons-in law Adam & David Watson & George McWhackin (McCrackin) and neighbors on Mountain Creek such as Benjamin Hyder.

24 Oct 1805 John Hughes Sr, Rutherford Co NC, sold 2 parcels of land totaling 300 acres on Mountain Creek to Danza Mitcalf for $200. The land bordered his own land and that of Anthony Dickey & Thomas Rowland.

28 Jan 1806 John Hughes of Buncombe Co purchased 200 acres on Scotts Creek Buncombe Co (subsequently Haywood Co and then Jackson Co) from George Cunningham for $100. The land borders 100 acres already sold to Robert Dickey by Cunningham. Witnesses were John Fergus & George McCrackin.

1808 Haywood Co NC formed from Buncombe Co; Hughes land on Scotts Creek passed under the jurisdiction of Haywood Co.

John Hughes enters 100 acres of land in the County of Haywood & State of North Carolina on the east side & joining my own survey including the Reedy Cove on the waters of Scotts Creek entered November the 18th day 1809 #87 pg 15

1810 Census Haywood Co NC

1m 45+ (John); 2f 10-16 (Martha & Mary); 1f 45+ (Margaret)

James, George, Samuel, and Joseph Hughs listed in Haywood Co

9 Oct 1811 John Hughes of Haywood Co NC sold 90 acres on Scotts Creek, Haywood Co (later Jackson Co) to George Hughes of Haywood Co. This land was originally granted to George Cunningham Sr & conveyed to John Hughes.

16 Apr 1812 Will of John Hughes written in Haywood Co--not accepted as genuine at June term 1813 (22 Jun 1813 "The jury find that the writing offered is not the hand writing of John Hughes dec(eased).

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Hughes Group Sheets from B. Patterson John Hughes 1729-1802 b VA died Rutherford Co NC m 1774 Martha Moore 1735-1799 (quotes from will). William Hughes 1750-1833 m Nancy Bowers Benjamin son of William/Nancy m Nancy Bridges Young son of William/Nancy m Sarah Blanton

Buncombe Deed Index Hughs/Hughes: James 1843-44, Jeremiah 1822-30, John 1804, Michael 1822, William 1800-03, Amy 1800.

Anson Co Deed & Will Index Hughs/Hughes: Samuel deeds 1751-2, Edward deeds 1752-3, John taxable 1763, Richard of E Colleen Chester PA deed 1753—also wit in 1760, William wit 1754.

Rutherford Co Marriage Bonds re Hughes in file and also on disk

1810 census Rutherford Co NC

Young Huse 1 1 1

1820 census Rutherford Co NC

Philip pg 25 4 M 0-9, 2 10-15, 1 26-44;1F26-44

John pg 26 1 M 0-9, 1 10-15, 1 26-44 2 F 0-9 1 26-44

Martha pg 49 3 M 0-9, 1 26-44 1 F 10-15, 1 16-25, 1 26-44, 1 45+

William pg 51 1M 45+

Benjamin pg 56 2 M 0-9, 1 10-15, 1 26-44 2 F 0-9, 1 10-15, 1 26-44

Young pg 56 3 M 0-9, 1 10-15, 1 16-25, 1 26-44 f 2 0-9 1 16-44

1830, 1840, 1850 Rutherford Co NC census re Hughes also on file.

M 0-10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ F 0-10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+

1800 census Buncombe Co NC

John 2 1 1 1 2 1 1

Joshuah, William and Thomas Hughs also listed in Buncombe Co He was married to Margaret DICKEY about 1766 in North Carolina. Thomas Johnson speculates that they were married in York County, SC or in Old Tryon Co NC where the Dickeys are known to have lived.

Barbara Patterson said that York Co wasn't formed until at least 1779. Old Tryon Co NC wasn't formed until 1768. She said the Dickeys were in Mecklenburg Co NC at this time and probably in Rowan Co before that.

Thomas Johnson 8/94 says John and Margaret were probably married in Mecklenburg Co NC where Dickey's were living on Mountain Creek. In 1768 their land became part of Tryon Co and in 1799 part of Rutherford Co.

3. Margaret DICKEY was born about 1755 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania. She died after 10 Apr 1832 in Scotts Creek, Jackson Co, NC. Named in will of probable father, James Dickey--Rutherford Co NC will dated 22 Jul 1792 and signed with her mark as a subscriber to the will

16 Apr 1812 Will of John Hughes written in Haywood Co--not accepted as genuine at June term 1813 (22 Jun 1813 "The jury find that the writing offered is not the hand writing of John Hughes dec(eased).

16 Jun 1812 Margaret Dickey Hughes & George Hughes began probate proceedings; James Hughes challenged the authenticity of the will.

23 Jun 1813 Margaret named administrator of John's estate; Adam Watson and George Hughes gave bond. Sep 1813 Margaret Dickey Hughes provided the courts the inventory of the sale of John's estate--listing provided in reports by Thomas Johnson. 20 Dec 1813 Margaret Dickey Hughes was given support from husband's estate.

1820 census Haywood Co NC Margit 2M0-5, 1 F 16-26, 1 F 45+ (Martha's illegitimate sons, Martha M. Hughes, & Margaret Dickey Hughes)

Samuel, Robert, George, Rage, Thomas and James listed in Haywood Co

28 Mar 1832 & 10 Apr 1832 Margaret Hughes, Adam Watson, David Watson, George E. McCracken, James Hughes, George Hughes, John Schuler, Jacob Schuler and Martha Hughes of Haywood and Macon Cos, lawful heirs of John Hughes, sold a tract of land on Scotts Creek, Haywood Co (later Jackson Co) to George Cunningham Jr for $50. The property was bounded by John Withrous' land and is part of a larger tract originally granted to George Cunningham Sr and conveyed to John Hughes. 90 acres of tract was earlier sold to George Hughes.

1851 Jackson Co NC was formed from Haywood and Macon Cos; Hughes land on Scotts Creek passed under the jurisdiction of Jackson County.

THIRD GENERATION

6. James DICKEY was born in Mar 1713 in Ireland.2 He died in Oct 1792 in Rutherford Co, North Carolina.3 Per Internet also Bible record Bulletin of the Genealogical Society of Old Tryon Nov 1785 Dickey Family Bible "James Dickey, son of George Dickey, a native of Europe, was born in March in the year 1713 and was married to Catherine Huet daughter of Anthony Huet...James Dickey son of George parted this life October 1792."

Apparently, Catherine died. He remarried Mary Kilpatrick, widow of Joseph Kilpatrick. Kilpatricks and Dickeys are buried in a local cemetery.

Thomas Johnson PO Box 3292 Salt Lake City UT 84110-3292 lists children: Isabel 1739; Margaret 1745; Anthony 1745; David 1747; female 1749; George 1751; Moses

1790 Census Morgan District Rutherford Co NC First Company James Dicky 1M16+, 1M-16, 1F

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN the twenty second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Ninety Two I, James Dickey of Rutherford County in the State of North Carolina in the eightieth year of my age being weak and low in body yet considering myself sound enough in mind and memory to make my will thanks be given to God therefore and calling to mind the mortallity of my body knowing that it is appointed for all men anew to die and after that to come to judgement & remembering the uncertainty of all earthly enjoyments do make and ordain this to be my last Will & Testament first recommending my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it to me & do allow my body to be restored to its original & Mother Earth in a decent & Christian manner at the discretion of my Executor. Nothing doubting but I shall receive the same again at the general resurrection by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me in this life. I give devise and dispense of the same in the following manner & form in the first place allowing all my just debts and funeral charges to be paid and as it is uncertain how long it may please God to continue me in this world likewise particular. I do allow and it is my will that my dear wife Mary have her life estate and all the estate and greathouse and herd of the cattle household furniture to be her own and at her disposal if she lives. Also give and bequeath to William Barr my grandson my young grey horse and a young cow that is known by being called his. All the remaining part that should be at my decease I do allow to be sold after my decease, whether odds & chattel or lands & tenements the time and manner of which sale I do leave to the discretion of my executor & any lands should be disposed of by virtue of this my last will. I do hereby authorize my executor & empower him to make sufficient deed or deeds to the same to the purchaser or if he my said executor shall agree to & will the other Legatees to pay their equal parts of the value of such land then by this my Last Will & Testament I do allow the right to remain in him and I do hereby allow after all is sold an equal division to be made between my beloved children that is to say Isabel Ferguson, Anthony Dickey, Margaret Hughes Martha Dickey my daughter in law & David Dickey my son whom I appoint whole & sole Executor of this my Last Will & Testament & I do hereby revoke and disband all former Wills Bequeaths & Execution before by me named or made ratifying this and no other to be my Last Will & Testament. Signed & sealed published from owner and declared by the ____ James Dickey to be his Last Will & Testament. Test Thomas Rowland Jural. Isabel Hughes (her mark) James Dickey SEAL

Mecklenburg Co NC Land Warrants 1765-68 Miles S. Philbeck 6 Apr 1765 #232 John willson. 100A on the forks of Allisons Creek between Beards & Dickeys land. Warrant 337. 27 Sep 1766 #1080 George Dickey. 300A on both sides Mountain Creek including his own improvements on which he now lives. 20 Oct 1767 #1461 Anthony Dickey. 200A on the E side of Broad River on Mill Creek of Mountain Creek about a mile above Thomas Johnstons land, beginning below some Indian camps & running up the creek to include the Indian camps. 21 Dec 1768 #1919. James Dickey. 150A on Mill Creek of Broad River joining & between the lines of Thomas Johnston & Anthony Dickey. 21 Dec 1768 #1943. Jonas Bedford. 150A on both sides of Mountain Creek joining his own land and George Dickey's land. He was married to Catherine HUET about 1738 in Ireland.

7. Catherine HUET was born about 1717 in Ireland. Per Internet James son of George, a native of Europe, was b March 1713. Married Catherine Huet, dau Anthony Huet. George killed by Indians 2 May 1780. Apparently, she died. He remarried Mary Kilpatrick, widow of Joseph Kilpatrick. Kilpatricks and Dickeys are buried in a local cemetery.

Not sure if this is correct.

FOURTH GENERATION

12. George DICKEY. Dickey Family Record "James Dickey son of George..."

14. Anthony HUET.

SOURCES

1. John Hughes will continued from Note

and ordain George Hughs and Margret my wife Executors of this my last will and testament, in witness wehreof I the sd John Hughs have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal, the day and year above written. John Hughes (seal)

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Hughs the testator as his last will and testament, in the presents of us who were present at the time of signing and sealing thereof. attest G (eorge E.) McCrachen The Last Will and Testament of John Hughes--not proved Jury at June term 1813 said the within not to be Will of John Hughes decd.

2. Dickey-Kerr Bible record.

3. Dickey Family Record

Rutherford Co NC Court records #183 James Dickey, 22 July 1792, January 1793. Wife Mary. Grandson William Barr. My children Isabel Ferguson, Anthony Dickey, Margaret Hughes, Martha Dickey (dau-in-law), and my son David Dickey. Exec. son David Dickey. WIT Thomas Rowland, Issabel Hughes.

Not in will books.

Proved in open Court Jany 1793. Copy granted to the Executo

BOOK - Haywood County, North Carolina

Story #400 Margaret Hughes and George Cunningham

George Cunningham was born in York County, South Carolina on March 7, 1778. His father was Revolutionary War soldier George Cunningham who is buried in the Cullowhee Church Cemetery in Jackson County, N.C. George's grandfather was Humphrey Cunningham of Buncombe County, N.C.

George's parents moved to North Carolina around 1790. They lived in Burke County before moving to land in Buncombe County in 1792. It was about this time that George's mother died.

In 1803, George Cunningham Sr. and his new wife moved from Buncombe County to Haywood County. He was granted 320 acres on Scott Creek.

His son, George married Margaret Hughes in Haywood County in 1809. She was the daughter of Jhn and Margaret Dickey Hughes. Her father had purchased part of the original Cunningham property from George Cunningham Sr. in 1806. George Sr. may have been anticipating a move to Tennessee. In 1808, he sold the remainder of his land. In 1810, he moved to Bedford County, Tennessee leaving George Jr. in Haywood County.

The children of George and Margaret wee: 1) George Lewis Cunningham, born October 12, 1809. He married Sarah Allen. 2) Margaret W. Cunningham, born March 14, 1811. She married Joseph Keener. 3) Mary Jane Cunningham, born March 12, 1815. She married Robert Bryson. 4) Robert Cunningham, born in 1816. H married Louise Reece. 5) Sarah Cunningham, born about 1818. She apparently never married. 6) John Cunningham, born in 1820. He married Druzilla Ellender Parris and they later divorced. 7) Aaron Patton Cunningham, born December 29, 1821. Aaron married Sarah G., maiden name unknown. They had one child, Margaret J. Cunningham. Sarah probably died shortly after 1851 and Aaron married Rhoda Saunders. She was the daughter of Curtis and Sarah Moffitt Saunders. 8) Elizabeth Cunningham born in 1825. She married James N. Brendle.

There appears to have been at least three other children born to George and Margaret, but their name have not been determined.

In 1830, George and Margaret were living in Haywood County with eleven children. They were living on Scott Creek in 1835 when George voted in the Congressional election. In 1840, there were five children in their home. The youngest child was a male, less than fifteen years old.

In 1843, George Cunningham deeded one hundred acres to his daughter Sarah M. Cunningham. This land was located on the waters of Scott Creek known as the Stillhouse Branch. Son in law, Joseph Keener, was a witness to this deed.

George Cunningham died in 1845. His estate was inventoried by Joseph Keener and reported in the September session of court in Haywood County, N.C. He was buried in the Keener Cemetery, in presend day Jackson County, N.C. The WPA Graves Registration reported that his grave was marked with a wooden grave marker, which has been lost.

Margaret Hughes Cunningham lived for eighteen more years and died on October 27, 1863. She was also buried in the Keener Cemetery with other Cunningham family members.

Submitted by: Charles Edwin Carroll, 710 Alamo Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Sources: Marriage bond of Haywoodd Co., N.C. Court Records, Census and Cemetery Records.