Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of George Buckalew (27) & Sarah

101. Richard Buckalew Sr. Born in 1716 in Cheesequakes Creek, NJ. At the age of 23, Richard was baptized in Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co, NJ, on 10 November 1739. Richard died in Edgefield Dist., SC, in March 1782; he was 66.

"Daughters of Richard -- info needed.

Notes of research in progress:
Summary by Mr. N.F. Fain, Sr., Rt. 2, Box 393 C, Quincy, FL, 32351 (28 Feb 1980 in letter to C.O. Buckellew, 1 East Upshaw, Temple, TX, 76501): Richard was son of George B. Buckalew and was father of Frederick, born according to DAR Register of Patriots, p. 35, around 1750 (1755). Frederick marriad Ruth Goslin, Bible record, and the wife of Richard was Mary_____ (found on deed in Loudon Co., VA). Richard left VA about 1767, and deed books in Mecklenberg Co., NC, record land there in his name. Richard moved from Mecklenberg Co., NC, to Edgefield, SC, where he received Colonial grants in 1772 on Stephens Creek, Dist. 96, property of Lord Fairfax (Ruth Cohlmia's comment: "Lord Fairfax had property in VA. This grant was to Richard and his sons Frederick & John...") , part of a grant from the Crown of England. This grant was to Richards' and his sons Frederick and John for duration of life.. George B. Buckalew was father of Richard and Frederick was son of Richard. Frederick was father of William, who married Linnie Proctor, and they lived in Monroe Co., according to records at Forsyth, GA. They owned land in Monroe Co., and records show that William deeded land to School Trustees off Johnson Road, for an Academy.

1739, 10 Nov, George B. Buckalew's Will: Richard mentioned.

1744, 14 Aug: Listed among those who owed a debt to the estate of John Gifford. On 27 Jan 1745/6, debt listed by Administrators as paid. (NJ Archives, Vol 1730-50 p 197.)

Disappeared from NJ records. Mrs Keith H. Meservy; 313 E 2020 N.; Provo, Utah 84604; expresses confidence in identifying this Richard with the one who was in Fairfax Co., VA, from at least 1749 through 1756. She states that a "through search of all Buckalew data in NJ, MD, PA and VA shows him no where else and his children significantly include a George, John and Frederick.

When Richard Buckalew ("BuckElew") turned up in Fairfax County, VA, it marked the earliest known record of a Buckalew outside of New York or New Jersey.

1749, 26 Dec, Fairfax Co., VA, Court Order: Received bounty for killing an old wolf.

From: "douglas c. buckelew" <bdouglas_c_@hotmail.com>
Subject: Richard Buckelew 1716-1782
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:50:36 -0500

   1749 Loudoun County, Virginia. Richard Buckelew (1716-1782) was given a bounty for killing an old wolf. " In the reign of Charles I, the 1632 Assembly encouraged the elimination of predatory wolves by legislating that "whosoever shall kill a wolfe...for every wolfe so kild, to kill also (as a reward) one wild hogg and take the same for his owne use(sic)." The 1646 Assembly, probably in response to an increasing scarcity of wild hogs, amended the law to grant a public reward of 100lbt. for each wolf killed, "to bee raised out of the county where the wolfe is killed."  At the time, this sum would have represented the greater part of the costs associated with importing a wife into the colony. The 1658 Assembly granted all of the county courts discretionary power to "augment the reward appointed for killing wolves," but this local power was seldom exercised.  The reward for killing an adult wolf in Virginia, with few exceptions, was 100lbs until the American Revolution.    The 1748 Assembly recodified applicable Virginia law in "An Act for giving a reward for killing wolves," which was in effect from 1757 to 1766, during Loudoun County's first decade.  The reward for an adult wolf was reiterated as "one hundred pounds of nett tobacco," with the reward for a wolf under six months old set at half that amount. Individual Justices of the Loudoun County Court were authorized to grant a certificate to any hunter who produced the whole head of a wolf and gave the following oath: " I "------" do swear that this head by me now produced is the head of a wolf... first taken and killed within the county of Loudoun in Virginia; and that I have not, wittingly or willingly spared the life of any bitch wolf in my power to kill. So help me God." The penalty for giving a false oath in obtaining a wolf certificate was substantial--1,000 lbs...    The 1766 Assembly revoked the bonus for Loudoun County, and neighboring Fauquier, Frederick, Hampshire and Prince William, were doubled. Despite the brevity of its availability, two Loudoun colonials, John Whitacre and George Buckalue, each collected the additional reward for killing a mature wolf.    Other entries: November 13, 1764  In the County Levy a debit is listed "for one Wolfs head...by (to) George Buckalew...100 (lbs.tobacco)." Book B, p. 495                         November 11, 1766--In the itemization of the County Levy, debits are listed: "To John Whitacre...(and) George Buckalue (each)...for one old Wolf's head...200 (lbs. tobacco)." Book C, p. 220.       Reference: "The Historians Guide to Loudoun County, Va. Vol I. 1757-1766" by John T. Phillips,II.            Doug Buckelew

1752, May: Richard Buckalew and two others inventoried the estate of Nicholas Parker. Conducting an inventory of an estate indicates "stability", so Richard must have been either a neighbor, friend or relative, and, in the eyes of the court, a worthy citizen.

1753: A Mr. Ramsay filed a trespass suit against Richard Buckelew. Such cases usually involved boundary disputes, so--even though no deeds have been found that early, it appears that Richard either owned or leased land in old Fairfax County.

A new county, Loudoun, was created in 1757 from portions of Fairfax County, including the area then known as Cameron Parish. And Cameron Parish is where Buckelews appear on several tithable, meaning "taxable", lists.

On the Cameron Parish tithable List for 1758 Richard Buckalew appeared as the only one in his house, meaning no other 16 year-old males lived there.

Richard had some sort of squabble in 1759 with a William Cook, against whom he filed a suit on behalf of his minor son, George, for some unknown reason.

By 1762, two other names are listed in his household--Garrett and George. Unfortunately they didn't write down how they were kin to Richard.

Speculation: Richard's naming one of his sons Garrett was probably due to Garrett having been his wife Mary's maiden name.

"Richard had some sort of squable in 1759 with a William Cook on behalf of son George. This needs to be investigated. Since we do not know what the squable was, then, we cannot rule out the possibility of inheritance. If that were the case, then, it might be possible that George had a different mother than other children."

1763, 8 Mar; Loudoun Co., Virginia; Lease for Lives: Thomas Lord Fairfax of Frederick Co, Va Colony, to Richard Bucklew of Loudoun Co...land...The lease was given for the lives of RICHARD and HIS SONS, Frederick & John. (M/Ppl, p. 268.

From: cfurth@ibm.net (Claire Furth) to Frederick Jackson "Jack" Buckelew
Subject: John, son of Richard Buckelew
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 04:04:16 GMT

The following land grant in Loudoun Co, VA shows that Richard had a son John.

1763, Mar. 8: Richard BUCKLEW of Loudoun Co, VA received a grant of land for the "lives of Richard and his sons, Frederick and JOHN and longest liver of them" from Thomas Lord FAIRFAX of Frederick Co, VA Colony. (DB C:521-524)

Richard sold this land 14 Oct 1765 so not much more can be learned from it but we do learn that Richard has sons Frederick and John.

John was not in the tithable records of Loudoun for 1762 or 1764 so he was between about 1747 and 1764. Of course, they often fibbed about their children's ages - making them younger than they were - so they wouldn't have to pay the tithable so he might have been born even earlier; or, of course, it is possible that he was older and had already left Loudoun Co. It would help if I knew the age of Frederick to see if Frederick and John were the eldest two sons or the youngest two sons. I suspect they were either the eldest or youngest. I just thought of checking that out. Regardless the Rev Sol John who was 78 (b. ca 1756) in Marengo Co, in 1834 fits the profile of Richard's son
perfectly. I don't think there is any doubt he is the son of Richard.

John, son of Richard, would be about 94 in 1850 so he probably is not the old John who appears in the 1850 Marengo Co census. Is there a John in the 1830 or 1840 Marengo Co census? The 1840 census has a category to list the names of Rev Sol so we could tell if it was John, son of Richard. I'll put this on my todo list if you don't know.

I think at this point we can certainly proceed with our analysis with the knowledge that John, son of Richard, also went to Marengo Co. Maybe we can relook at the places he lived along the way and see what other Buckelews and Greens we find.

1764, Cameron Parish Tithable List: Richard, George, Garrett and Samuel are taxed for 4 and Jonathan for 1.

On the 1765 Loudoun County tithable list Garrett was still in Richard's home, but George was out on his own, as was a Jonathan Buckalew, according to the Cameron Parish list.

From: "douglas c. buckelew" <bdouglas_c_@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 16:57:11 -0400

Les,    In the book, "Index to the Tithables of Loudoun County, Virginia and to Slaveholders and Slaves 1758-1786", (Buckelew, Buclewe, Buckalew, Buckelu, Bucklue and Puklue). I have not seen Peter, James,  or Richard Bucklew, Jr. listed before on the Tithables. From this list, it would appear that Richard may have had a son named Peter. They had to be 16 years old to be on this list. This is the list that includes the name and year they were taxed in Cameron Parish. Andrew 74,75,78-82,84 Garet  62-63, 65 George 62-63, 65 James 65 (would have to born about 1749) John 79-80 Jonathan 65 Peter 64 (would have to be born about 1748) Richard 58-59, 61-63, 65 Richard, Jr. 61 (would have to be born about 1745) Samuel 75, 82, 84

      Since Andrew and Samuel are not listed before 1774, Peter must have  been related to Richard. Another son?  

In August 1765, when Jonathan Buckalew (Richard's younger brother) appeared before the County Court to answer Mary Butcher's breach of peace complaint against him, he was ordered placed in the custody of the sheriff until he could give "security" for his good behavior for a year. Richard Buckalew stepped forward and posted a bond (on credit" of 20 pounds for Jonathan and 10 pounds for himself. It seems that there was a hostile family feud probably over some inherited property.

1765, October: Richard Buckalew conveyed his lease to John Oldacre.

1765, Later in...: We assume that the Buckalew family moved to NC.

"1766, in Mecklenburg Co., SC with wife Mary. Ezekiel Wallace was a neighbor. Namesake for a son Ezekiel? What is this? The George in Mecklenburg Co., NC was son of Jonathan. You have mixed records of two men named George"

1766, June 7; Mecklenburg Co., NC; Militia Roster: Same Buckalew names appear: Richard, Jonathan, George, James and Garrett. Since, at that time, each colony regulated its own militia and most required mandatory service of all males, free and physically fit, who were between the ages of 16 and 60, that means these five Buckalews lived in the county, were not indentured servants, were in reasonably good health, and had likely been born between 1706 and 1750. This is the only time that Garrett's name, so far, has been found in North Carolina.

1767 Jan.: Leased and mortgaged 465 acres on McAlpine's Creek, NC.

1767 Jan. 14, Mecklenburg Co., NC; Office of Register of Deeds, Grantee Index: Buckalew, Richard, Book 3, p. 279, Deed. Henry E. McCulloh (Atty) and Geo. Aug. Selwyn 465 acres on McCappins (sic) Creek. This Indenture made the 14th day of Jany in the 7th year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the 3d &c & in the year of our Lord 1767 between Geo. Augustus Selwyn &c of the one part and Richard Buckelew of the other part. Witnefseth that for and in consideration of the sum of forty four Pounds Ster: money xxx all that piece or parcel of land lying and being in Mecklenburg County xxx on the waters of McCappins Creek xxx Gribbles line xxx containing in the whole Four Hundred & Sixty-Five Acres be the same more or lefs xxx Be It Remembered &c John Frohock Geo. Aug. Selwyn (Seal) Thomas Polk By Henry E. McCulloh

1767 Jan. 15, Mecklenburg Co., NC; Office of Register of Deeds, Grantee Index: Buckelew, Richard Book 5, p. 92 Agmt. Henry E. McCulloh; 465 acres Mecklenburg County. This Indenture made the 15th day of Jany in the year of our Sovereign Lord George the 3d &c in the year of our Lord 1767 between Richard Buckelew &c of the one part and Henry Eustace McCulloh of the other part. Witnefseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and sixteen pounds five Shillings proclam. &c xxx all that piece and parcel of land lying and being in Mecklenburg County xxx Gribbles line xxx including the plantation and Improvements whereon said Richard Buckelew now lives and containing in the whole Four Hundred and Sixty Five acres xxx Signed &c John Frohock Richard Buckelew (SEAL) T
homas Polk Henry E. McCulloh (SEAL)

Ltr from Virginia T. Fain, Mrs. N. F. Fain, Sr., Rt. 2, Box 393 C., Quincy, FL 32351, to Mr. C. O. Buckellew, 1 East Upshaw, Temple, TX 76501, 28 Feb 1980 says that Richard left VA about 1767, and deed books in Mecklenberg Co., NC record land there in his name. "Richard moved from Mecklenberg Co., NC to Edgefield, SC, where he received Colonial grants in 1772, on Stephens Creek, District 96. Property of Lord Fairfax, part of a grant from the Crown of England. This grant was to Richard's heirs, and his sons, Frederick and John, for duration of life."

1770, Nov.: Richard and Garrett were the first Buckalews to appear in SC. A survey for a tract of land was ordered for Garrett. When the survey for Richard's 500 acres was ordered it was described as being adjacent to that of Garrett.

1772, June 2: "...survey for 500 acres of land for Richard Bucklew. Richard would have petitioned for this land shortly before the survey. The SC Council Journal should be checked for Richard's petion to see if it explains any of his family rights members. 100 acres for Richard, 50 acres for wife if living, thus 7 other persons (not necessarily related) are living with Richard. If George was living with Richard & Efammy (b. by 1771) was George's dau. then Richard would have claimed George, George's wife & Efammy. Richard, Jr., Frederick, John & possibly william would be living with Richard."

1772, June: Richard made the long trip down to Charleston to attend to some business matters. He needed to arrange to have a survey conducted for his land on Little Stevens Creek, and Garrett's levy for his grant needed to be taken care of.

"Richard moved from Mecklenburg Co., NC to Edgefield, SC where he received colonial grant in 1772 on Stephen, Dist. 96. Property of Lord Fairfax (last four words underlined). Underlined is error. This grant was to Richard's heirs and his sons Frederick and John (this sentence also underlined). Underlined error. This info was on VA lease."

According to Elizabeth Axton: 1772, Colleton Co., SC (later Edgefield Co., SC), Grant of land.

From: "douglas c. buckelew" <bdouglas_c_@hotmail.com>
Subject: Royal Grant-Richard Bucklew
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:41:51 EDT

Les,
The Royal Grant arrived and I mailed you a copy today. I sent another E-mail concerning this grant and another item concerning the sale of part of this property by James Buckelew.

From: "douglas c. buckelew" <bdouglas_c_@hotmail.com>
Subject: Royal Grant to Richard Bucklew
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:36:31 EDT

1772 June 17- Royal Grant from King George III to Richard Bucklew in South Carolina. Five hundred acres situate in Colleton County on little Stevens Creek, waters of Savannah River, bounding North Eastly land surveyed for Garret Bucklew and vacant all other sides on vacant land.
This document states that Richard Buckelew had all rights to the land except "all white pine trees and one tenth part of mines of gold and silver." On the 25th day of March, in every year, he had to pay three shillings sterling or four shillings proclamation money for every hundred acres. "Richard Bucklew,his heirs or assigns, that land to, yearly, and every year,after these present, clear and cultivate at the rate of three acres for every hundred acres of land, and so in proportion according to the number of acres herein contained." The Royal Grant is signed by: Charles Montague, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over our said Province of South Carolina.

1774, Nov.; Orangeburg Dist., SC: Richard Buckloe called to serve on Petit Jury but made default and did not appear.

"...(the above) not likely Richard of Edgefield Co.

"Records of Richard Burkloe/Barkloe of old Berkley Co., Orangeburg Dist., that part that became Orangeburg Co."

"In SC by 1768 'Mary's People--The Buckelews' by Gerry Green, p. 242 (item 625) 1768 (29 Mar) Colonial Plat: A survey to measure 450 acres for Alex Hynock? The land in (old) Berkley Co. Was a place called Sandy Run.

"'Buckelew Traces' by Gerry Green, Issue No. 7 & 8, May 1989, p. 718 (625) Colonial Plat--two updates have been found regarding this land. Pat Graves located 22 Apr. 1769 Memorial for Richard Burkloe regarding 450 acres in (old) Berkley Co. on Sandy Run near Four (?) Holes (LDS ref. 023,302) mentioned in a chain of title, Ruth Cohlmia found that Richard Burklow had sold the land prior to 6 May 1773 to Peter Minegault, of Charles Town. All three documents located so far indicate this particular Richard was not a Buckelow. (My note: Sandy Run i9n Orangeburg Dist.)

"Living in old Berkley Co. when bought this land probably for speculation: 'Mary's People--The Buckelews' by Gerry Green, p. 243 (636) 1768 (14 & 15 Dec) deed Samuel Frazer to Richard Burkloe of (old) Berkley Co.--150 acres small branch of Rockey Crk in (old) Craven (new Chester) ibid (637) deed of John Gray 14 Jan 1788--chain of title shows Richard Burkloe sold 150 acres on branch of Rocky Crk in Chester Co. to Joseph Melligan 23 & 25 Feb. 1774 (my note: Nothing to indicate he ever lived on the land.)

"Abstracts of wills of the State of South Carolina 1760-1784 compiled & edited by Caroline T. Moore.

"Living near Amelia in 1772. Robert Rawlins, Amelia Township, Berkeley County. Will dated 11 Jan 1772. Wit: Richard Burkloe, Jeremiah Strother, William Kelly. (My note: Amelia Township in present Orangeburg Co.)

"1774: called for jury duty in Orangeburg Dist. which means he lived in this Dist. 'Mary's People--The Buckelews' by Gerry Green, p. 244 (649) 1774 (5 Nov) Dist. of Orangeburg court minutes...Richard Barklow, petite juror, made default & was noted for non-appearance. From 'History of Orangeburg Co., SC,' p. 230, by Sally (Part of the present day Edgefield Co. was once in the old Orangeburg Dist.)

"CORRECTION: 'History of Orangeburg County' by Sally, p. 244--from the South Carolina Gazette of Jan 23rd, 1775; Court to be held at Orangeburg, for the Dist. of Orangeburgh on Sat, 5 Nov 1774--John Newman, Melchior Smith, Gersham Kelley, Peter Corbin, Sadrick Porter, George Robinson & Richart Barklow, as Petit jurors, made default & were noted for non-appearance. This is to give notice that the former will be fined five pounds unless they make good & sufficient excuses. (My note: Orangeburg Court Minutes do not exist. None of Edgefield Co. was taken from Orangeburg Dist. Richard Barklow is not the same man as Richard Buckelew of Edgefield Co.

"SC Deed Abstracts 1773-1778, abstracted by Brent H. Holcomb...1773, living Amelia. S-4, p. 171, 26-32 L&R 25 & 26 Oct. 1773; William Thompson of St. Matthews parish to Edmund Godfrey Cossens, 500 acres in Amelia Township on SW side of Santee River, granted to Miles Jackson Buckloe; proved 6 Nov. 1773 by the oath of Richard Burkloe.

"'Buckelew Traces," Issue No. 4, Aug. 1987, p. 530 (627): 177e (3 & 4) Deed (L & R) James & Ann (x) Cheek to Samuel Pearson, all of (old) Berkley Co. (5 shillings, lease) 500 L - 421 acre tract on 'Beaver Dam Branch' on the NE side of the 'Saludy River' (old) Berkley Co. It was part of 550 acres granted to James Cheek on 3 Jun 1765, which had been surrounded by vacant land on all sides at the time of the surveying. Wit: Thos Hamton, William Cheek & George (could write) Buckelew. Ack. by Thos Hampton before Robert Cunningham, JP on 5 Nov 1772. Fran Charlotte Deeds, Vol. B-4, pages 255-260 in the SC Archives. Copy of original. Gerry Green thought the land seems to be in present Newberry Co.

" SC Deed Abstracts 1719-1772 Vol. IV 1767-1773 abstracted by Clar A. Langley, p. 266: Book A-4, pp 434-o439; 3&4 Nov 1772 L&R; John Pindall & Sarah (her mark) his wife to Samuel Pearson, both of Berkeley 6, for L 200, 100 ac in Berkeley Co., in the fork between Broad & Saludy Rivers, on Beaver Dam Branch, bounding NE on James Cheek & vacant land; other sides vacant land; granted 15 Feb 1770 by Lt. Gov. William Bull to John Pindall. lSee Aud. Book K-10, p. 72. Wit: Thomas Hamton, John Casey, Alexander Stuart. Before Robert Cunningham, JP, recorded 2 Feb 1773.

"See map for location of land -- is George Buckelew the same man as the one in Edgefield? The name is the same is not proof. There are no Cheeks in Edgefield Co., so the deed and most likely witnessed where the land was located.

"Orangeburg Co. began as a circuit court district by that name in 1769. Created Orange Co. in 1785, probably functioned 1785-1791, but reverted to Orangeburg Dist. in 1791. The records perished with those of Orangeburg Dist. in s865. A few records survive.

"Lewisburg Co. was formed in 1785, a county of Orangeburg Dist. It may have functioned 1785-1791, but reverted to Orangeburg Dist. in 1791. If these records of this county, they perished with the Orangeburg Co. records in 1865.

"Barnwell Co. (originally called Winton) was formed in 1785 in Orangeburg Dist. It is the only county out of Orangeburg Dist. which has any extant eighteen century records.

"Lexington Co. was formed in 1785 out of Orangeburgh Dist. It ceased to function in 1791 & reverted to Orangeburg Dist. It was revitalized with slight border change in 1804. The fire of 1865 destroyed the deeds prior to 1839 & the probates prior to 1865. A small portion of Newberry Co. (created 1785 in Ninety Six Dist.) was ceded to Lexington Co. in 1788.

"Reference: 'A Guide to SC Genealogical Research & Records' by Brent H. Holcomb, Certified Genealogist.

"The area that became Ninety Six Dist. in 1769 did not include any of Old Berkeley Co. Ninety Six Dist. got part of old Colletan Co. & Orangeburg Dist. got part of it when it was divided in 1769."


1775: The first major battle of the Revolution was fought at the Old 96th Courthouse, in the area in which Buckalew families lived. The families seemed to have been divided between the Patriot and Loyalist causes, however. Garrett, George, Richard Sr. and Jr., John, Frederick and William, all gave service time in one or the other.

1778 and 1779: Richard and Garrett served as Petit Jurymen at the 96th Dist. Courthouse. Richard also served on the Grand Jury there at that time.

1779 Ninety-six Dist., SC: Named spelled Buckaleu.

1780, 13 June to 14 Dec.: Private Richard Buckleigh, Sr. received 6 month's pay for Loyalist duty under Colonel John Cotten's Regiment and Lt. John H. Crugar's Company of the Stevenson (Stevens) Creek Militia, 96th Brigade, at the evacuation of 96th when they went to Orangeburg.

1781, 12 Oct, to 1782, 1 Apr: Private Richard Buckleigh, Sr., issued payment for service of 172 days under Lt Col Baily Cheney's Regiment of the 96th Militia. Richard, Jr., received the pay since the elder Richard was deceased.

1782, 1 Apr.: A coffin from James Donaldson, coffin maker, to Wm Bryson for Richard Buckelen.

Received from Douglas C. Buckelew, 30 April 2003: "I was reading 'Loyalists in the Southern Campaign' and on pages 546. it states 'Burials of refugees in Charlestown,SC.' On page 547, it states: '1 April 1782  Issued to William Bryson, for Richard Buckelen, dead.' So it would appear that Richard was buried in Charlestown."

1784; Deed: Eldest son George selling land that had belonged to his father, Richard, and was heired by him as the eldest son. Therefore deceased by 1784.

1785, 3 Jan., Deed: "George Bucklue, Planter, to William Green, Planter, both of 96 District, SC, 50a being part of a tract surveyed by William Anderson, D.S. 02 June 1772 and certified 17 June 1772, entered in Auditor Generals office 09 October 1772 and granted 14 Š 1772 to Richard Bucklue being now dead and said George Bucklue, his son, became heir at law; said tract on Little Stephen's Creek of Savannah River adjacent Ogden Cockeroff, Richard Buckelew, dec'd, now belonging to said George Buckelew, James Bucklue, Garret Bucklue; signed George Buckelew, Mary (X) Buckelew; witnesses: Azariah Lewis, Efphama (+) Buckelew, Ogden Cockeroff, who swore 31 March 1789 before Arthur Simkins, JP; recorded 26 June 1793. ( Deed Book 8, p 229-235 )." Specifically calls George a son of deceased Richard, and mentions land that is bounded by the land of James Buckalew and Garrett Buckalew. A court record in Loudoun Co., VA, had already established this relationship between Richard and George.

In 1834 in Marengo County, AL, John Buckalew, 78 years old, applied for a Revolutionary War veteran's pension. He stated he was born in Loudoun County, VA, and that his father died in the war. John had first enlisted in Edgefield County, SC, and he re-enlisted the last time in Mecklenburg County, NC. This confirms where at least some of the Virginia Buckalew men went. John Buckalew is the only southern Buckalew who made application for a pension for Revolutionary War service from the south, so far as we have discovered.

Elizabeth Axton listed the following sources: Calendar of NJ Wills, Adm., etc., Vol II, 1730-1750, Lib. C, p. 301; Loudoun Co., VA, Deed Book C, p. 521-2; Edgefield Dist., SC, Deed Books 2-29; Rev. War. Pension, R 1391, SC; GA Land Lottery for 1820.

"Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732-1774," Murtle June Clark, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore 1983, p. 784; Muster Roll of Captain Adam Alexander's Co., Mecklenburgh Co., NC, Clear Creek Militia, June 1766:#73 Richard Bucklue, #74 Jonathan Bucklue, #75 George Bucklue, #76 James Bucklue, #77 Garret Bucklue.

Richard married Mary Garrett (?), in NJ. Born about 1729 in Mecklenburg; Loudoun Co., VA.

Entered SC about 1743.
1765, 11 Sep; Loudoun Co, VA, Court Orders: ...Richard Buckalew & Mary his Wife...
(Mary's People note #901)1752 Fairfax Co., VA, Monthly Quaker Meeting: "Mary Bucklew recrq 29-6-1752 get Wateree MM, SC 26l-10-1765," From ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUAKER GENEALOGY, VIRGINIA, p 478. From Arlene Merservy's research notes. She did state that records of Wateree Monthly Meeting, SC have not been located. [It's been so long since I've been involved with Quaker records, I can't remember how their date system works. Nor do I know what "recrq" means.

However, I'm almost positive Mary Buckelew became affiliated with the Fairfax Monthly Meeting in 1752, then transferred her membership to Wateree in 1765. If this very important record can be documented, it will, at this point in time, be the earliest proven record of a Buckelew in South Carolina.]

Buckelew Traces, Issue #1, Nov 1985, p. 354: Reference to Mary's People note #901, "The two big questions were--who was Mary, and where was Wateree?" "We don't know yet who Mary was, but additional information on the Wateree MM was given in the introduction to 'Quakers in the SC Backcountry--Wateree & Bush River.' It said the Wateree Monthly Meeting was established in what is now Camden, Kershaw Co., SC as early as 1751, apparently by a group of Friends from Ireland. The introduction also states that no minutes of the Wateree MM are known to exist, but that because it exchanged certificates with other Monthly and/or Yearly Meetings, that it was definitely an established meeting."

They had the following children:
299 i. George (~1744-<1806)
300 ii. Samuel (~1745-<1766)
301 iii. Frederick (1746-1830)
302 iv. Garrett (1750-1828)
303 v. James (1752-<1819)
304 vi. Richard (1754-)
305 vii. John (1756-)
306 viii. Zebulon (1756-)
307 ix. William (1758-)
308 x. Thomas (~1758-)
309 xi. Celia
310 xii. Christini/Christianna (?) (~1757-)
311 xiii. Ephama (1768-)
312 xiv. Newton
313 xv. Moses
314 xvi. Ann

102. James (Jeams) Buckalew Sr. Born in 1718 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co, NJ. James (Jeams) died in Edgefield Co., SC, in December 1819; he was 101.

Alternate spelling: "Jeam(e)s"

1766, in Mecklenburg, SC, married to Rachel.

1773, In Mecklenburg Co., NC.: Referred to as being from Edgefield, SC.

1810 Lancaster Co., SC, Census: "Buckaloo."

1812, 24 April: bought land from George Buckalew who had inherited it from Richard Buckalew.

1816, 26 July, Edgefield Co., SC; Administration Bond, Estate of James Buckelew, Jr.: James Buckelew, Sr., Jacob Green & William Cockeroft were bonded for $800. [This means Sr. outlived Jr.]

1819, 2 Dec; Edgefield Co., SC; Relinquishment of Dower Rights, Estate of James Buckelew, Sr.: Rachel Buckelew, Wife of James Buckelew, Sr., deceased, relinquished her dower rights to Jacob Green, Administrator. Wit.: Wm Buckelew.

1819, 6 Dec; Edgefield Co., SC; Administration Bond, Estate of James Buckelew, Sr.: Jacob Green, Adm., James Smyley & Wm Cockeroft were bonded for $1000 before John Simkins, Ordinary.

1819, 18 Dec. Administration of His Estate: Referred to as "James Buckalew, Senior."2062

James (Jeams) married Rachel.

They had one child:
315 i. James (-1816)

103. George Buckalew. Born in Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co, NJ.

I'm betting that this is the "George" mentioned in the 7 June 1764 issue of a NY newspaper (New York Weekly Post-Boy): "George Buckelew, born near South River, runaway from Somerset Gaol, N.J.
Another extract, 28 Apr 1764, The New York Mercury, gave greater detail and description: "Run-away from Somerset Gaol, George Buckelew, about 5 feet 9 inches high, of a swarthy complexion, pock broken, black hair, speaks good English, born near South-River, pretends to be a very honest fellow; had on when he went away, a blue broad-cloth coat and breeches, a scarlet jacket, spotted wove stockings, a pair of new pumps, and a beaver hat about half worn. Whoever apprehends him, and brings him to Millstone to Somerset gaol, shall have five pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by me William Millan, Sub. Sheriff and goaler."

George married Mary.

104. William Buckalew. Born in 1725 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co, NJ.

105. Jonathan Buckalew. Born on 10 November 1739 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co, NJ. Jonathan died in Mecklenburg Co., NC, in 1776; he was 36.

May have been son of Richard, Sr., rather than brother.

1766, in Mecklenburg Co., SC, married to Mary.

Leased and Morgaged 163 acres on McAlpine's Creek at the same time as did Richard--Jan 1767.

On the 1765 Loudoun County tithable list Garrett was still in Richard's home, but George was out on his own, as was a Jonathan Buckalew, according to the Cameron Parish list.
In August 1765, when Jonathan Buckalew appeared before the County Court to answer Mary Butcher's breach of peace complaint against him, he was ordered placed in the custody of the sheriff until he could give "security" for his good behavior for a year. Richard Buckalew stepped forward and posted a bond (on credit" of 20 pounds for Jonathan and 10 pounds for himself. It seems that there was a hostile family feud probably over some inherited property.
We assume that the Buckalew family moved later in 1765, because the same Buckalew names appear in Mecklenburg County, NC, on a militia roster dated June 7, 1766: Richard, Jonathan, George, James and Garrett. Since, at that time, each colony regulated its own militia and most required mandatory service of all males, free and physically fit, who were between the ages of 16 and 60, that means these five Buckalews lived in the county, were not indentured servants, were in reasonably good health, and had likely been born between 1706 and 1750.

1767, 14 Jan; Mecklenburg Co., NC Deed: George Augustus Selwyn to Jonathan Buckalew of Mecklenburg Co, a planter, for 17 pounds sterling--163 acres, together with all rights of hunting, etc, on the watters of McCappine Creek, adj James Clark. Sign: Geo Aug Selwyn by Henry E. McCulloh. Wit: John Frohock & Thomas Polk. Book 3, p. 273. From copy of orig., p. 238.
In Mecklenburg County, NC, Jonathan was a member of Captain Charles Polk's Company, mustered into service on March 12, 1776 to suppress the Cherokee Indian uprising stirred up by the British. It's possible the Jonathan was killed, because his widow, Mary, was granted Letters of Administration on the 3rd Tuesday in July. Application for these letters stated that Jonathan has served as constable and on the Petit Jury in the aforementioned county.

According to Elizabeth Axton: 1766, in militia of Mecklenburg Co., NC, Clear Creek, under command of Capt Adam Alexander, Lt. Chas. Polk, Ensign James Harris, Sgt. Thos. MacFadden, Sgt. Wm. Blair, Sgt. Jon Ford, Corp. Jon Culberson. Served with Richard, George, Thomas and Garret Bucklue. 17__, served under Capt. Charles Polk, and penetrated Cherokee Country over mountains to what is now Monroe and Blount Co., Tenn.

1767, 15 Jan; Mecklenburg Co., NC Deed of Mortgage: Jonathan Buckelew to Henry E. McCulloh--163 on waters of McKooppins Cree, adj Clark's corner, "together with the plantation and improvements there unto belonging &c." Wit: John Frohock and Thomas Polk. Ack before Richard Henderson. Book 5, p. 91. From copy of orig., 238.

1774, July; Mecklenburg Co., NC, County Court Minutes: Jonathan Boccalue served on the Petit Jury. Book 1, p. 174. From 2nd copy., p. 239.

1775, 3rd Tues of Jan; Mecklenburg Co., NC Court Minutes: "Ordered by the Court that Jonathan Buckellew serve as constable in the room of Richard Stillwill, being sworn according to Law--" Book 1, p. 19. From 2nd copy., p. 239.

1775, July Term; Mecklenburg Co., NC Court Minutes: Following a Grand Jury list of 15 names was "Jonathan Buckellew, Constable." Book 1, p. 52., p. 239.

1776, 12 Mar; Mecklenburg Co., NC: Jonathan Buckaloe was a member of Capt Charles Polk's Company in the Cherokee Indian Campaign. From "The Mecklenburg Signers and Their Neighbors," p. 507 by Worth S. Ray. p. 239.

1776, 3rd Tues of Jul; Mecklenburg Co., NC Court Minutes: Ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration on the Estate of Jonathan Buckalo, deceased, Issue to Mary Buckello, wife and Relict of the said deceased Administratrix and George Buckello Admr who came into Court and produced for their securities. John Ford Esqr and Tunis Hood were bound in the sum of 400 pounds >Cury and took the oath of Administration. An Order of sale of the perishable part of said estate prayed which was granted. From CO Buckellew., p. 239.

Citing "Sketches of Western North Carolina," p. 239, Joe Dobbins provided information stating tha Jonathan was killed by Indians.

1776, July; Mecklenburg Co., NC Inventory, Estate of Jonathan Buccalo: George Bucklew and Mary Buccaloo made a list of Jonathan's personal estate, but did not assign a value to the items. The handwriting is not easy to read, but very few household goods were listed, and very little to help determine the size of his family. Included were 3 beds, 14 spoons, 4 knives, 4 forks, 14 plates, 2 pewter dishes and one chest. From Meck Co Estates, Box 15, NC Archives. From 2nd copy., p. 239.

On 16 October 1761 when Jonathan was 21, he married Mary Hoagland (?). Born about 1738.

They had the following children:
316 i. George R. (~1760-1825)
317 ii. Mary (1760-)
318 iii. Garrett
319 iv. Richard
320 v. Thomas
321 vi. James
322 vii. John
323 viii. Elizabeth (1770-1812)

106. Priscilla Buckalew.

Alternate spelling: Prisilla/Pressillah/Pressilia
1741, Aug Term, Supreme Court Case, Middlesex Co., NJ: In the narration in the Trespass case, Sarah Buckaloe, by her att'y, Fenwick Lyell, complains that John Courtney, 1740, came to her house at Perth Amboy and deflowered her daughter, Priscilla Buckaloe, rendering her with child. Sued for fifty pounds damages.

Priscilla married John Roberts.

107. Susanna (? Sarah) Buckalew. Born in Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co, NJ.

"Susannah"

108. Sarah Buckalew. Born in Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co, NJ. Nickname: Sary.

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