Elizabeth’s Elders
Our McClarney Lineage
Today I’m posting our McClarney lineage from the early 1700s (in the coastal NC area) into the mid-1700s (in VA), then back down into the Caswell Co area of NC in the mid-to-late 1700s. There they stayed until about the mid-1800s, at which point our branch of the family migrated into TN.
While we went to TN, other branches of the McClarney family had moved on to KY, OK, MO, etc. The lineage I’m posting today contains information on some of our common ancestors, but after that it focuses primarily on the TN line of James McClarney, b. 1794 in NC, and his son James Henry McClarney, b. 1850 in NC/TN.
Note that while there was a big age discrepancy between James & James Henry, a note from my Great-grandfather George Henry McClarney “backs up” this father-son relationship. Likewise, so does the census of 1850 McMinn Co TN - James appears to have had a much-younger wife then named Isabella, along with some young children. Whether or not James had any previous wives is unknown.
The lineage below is my family’s direct line only; there are many other lines. Later I plan to post a GEDCOM that contains a few more McClarney descendants, mainly to serve as a starting point for other researchers to see how we all relate to each other. I’m not researching the other McClarney lines or doing a “McClarney Website” per se, due to time constraints. However, I’m still looking for information on the “Two William McClarneys” mentioned in an earlier entry, along with information on our Scots-Irish origins.
1. William McClarney
Birth:est 1720
Death:est 1789
Father:Unknown McClarney
Mother:Unknown Unknown
1737 - Thomas McClarney received a 200 acre land grant in New Hanover in 1737 as Irish flax farmers and other farmers were being encouraged to settle in that county.
1741 - WILLIAM McCLARNEY, soldier in “Gooch’s American Regiment” a.k.a. “Gooch’s Marines” HMS Montague.
NOTE 1: "Gooch's Marines", named after their leader Virginia Governor Colonel William Gooch, were unopposed in securing Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in July 1741 as a British fleet base. In April 1741 they were involved in a battle at Cartagena, Colombia. Of the 3000 Marines who fought in Gooch’s campaigns, only 10% survived due to high levels of disease.
1747 - WILLIAM McCLARNEY, Muster Roll #35, Private, New Topsail Company. Commanded by Capt. John Ashe, NC Militia. (Thomas McClarney also served, Muster Roll #21, Private).
’Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732-1774’
1749 - CAPT. WILLIAM McCLARNY commanded a company of 44 men, Somerset Co., MD, Mar 24 1749, MHR Box 1:17.
1762 Tax List of New Hanover Co, NC
McCLARNY, WILLIAM 1 - - - (columns are: white men, negro men, negro women, negro boys)
McClarny, Thomas 5 2 1 - (columns are: white men, negro men, negro women, negro boys)
NOTE 2: When researching the New Hanover Co records, care must be taken to differentiate Thomas & William McClarney from the sizeable McClammy/McClamy families of the same county; their family also included a Thomas & a William. McClarny looks very much like McClamy in an old-style longhand, which is what was used on the original records.
NOTE 3: I am uncertain as to William’s relationship to Thomas. Wm had considerably fewer people in his household in 1762 than Thomas. Perhaps Wm was Thomas’ brother, which is possible if the old family story of 3 brothers immigrating to the US from Ireland is true. By estimating their ages from property records, both Wm and Thomas appear to be older than Paul by as much as a generation.
Index of Estate Records of Caswell County, NC on file at NC State Archives:
C.R. 020.508 (Box 55)
1808 McClarney, Rose (Rosetter)
1825 McClarney, Henry
1789 McCLARNEY, WILLIAM (file is marked “may be two estates” by archivists as is appears that two different Caswell Co. William McClarneys had two different McClarney administrators appointed - Paul in 1789, Henry in 1798).
My note: if my theory is correct, where was Wm from 1762-1789? Paul bought land in Spotsylvania Co VA in 1762, was Wm there too?
1789 McCLARNEY, WILLIAM (file is marked “may be two estates” by archivists; it appears that two different Caswell Co. William McClarneys died within 9 years of each other. Each had a different estate administrator appointed. The Wm who passed in ~1789 had Paul appointed as administrator, while the Wm who passed in ~1798 had Henry appointed as administrator. I believe the first Wm was the father of Paul, while the second Wm was the son of Paul (thus grandson of the elder Wm), brother of Henry, and husband of Caty.
Spouse:Unknown Unknown
Children:Paul (1740-1798)
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2. Paul McClarney
Birth:est 1740
Death:by 1798
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book F 1761-1766
PAUL MACCLARNA
Oct 22, (1761) Wm Croswert (Crosthwart) and Mille, his wife, of Caroline Co., to Paul Macclarna of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. --- curr. 115 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. 7 Dec 1761.
(Grantee)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book F 1761-1766 page 231, Nov. 22, 1763:
PAUL MCCLARY
Wm. Hudson of Spts. Co. to Larkin Chew of sd. Co., Gent. Mortgage. £20 curr. 110 a. in Spts. Co. (adj. lands of. Capt. Jos. Hawkins, James Jones, Paul McClary, and Robt. Bradley); also goods and chattels, etc. Thos. Powe, John Chew, Joseph Brock. Dec. 5, 1764.
(Neighbor)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book F 1761-1766 page 231, Septr. 29, 1764:
PAUL MCCLARY
John Pitts and Ann, his wife, of St. Thomas Par., Orange Co., to Paul McClary of Spts. Co. £10 curr. 100 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. Wm. Nelson, Edwd. Collins, John x Collins. Octr. 1, 1764.
(Grantee)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book G 1766-1771 page 281, April 19, 1771:
PAUL x MCCLARNEY
Paul x McClarney of Spts. Co. to John Mitchell & Co. of Spts. Co., Merchts. £10 0s. 5d. Mortgage. 208 a. in Spts. Co. whereon sd. McClarney lives; purchased of Wm. Crosthwait and John Pitts. Witnesses, Jos. Herndon, George Stubblefield, James Somerville. April 19, 1771.
(Mortgagor)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book H 1771-1774 page 287, April 16, 1772:
PAUL x MCCLARY AND ROSE, HIS WIFE
Paul x McClary and Rose, his wife, of Orange Co., to Peter Roswell, of Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. £20. 115 a. in Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. Beverley Winslow, Frans. x Wisdom, Edward Chapman. April 16, 1772.
(Grantor)
(note: Caswell Co NC was Orange Co NC prior to 1777)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book H 1771-1774 page 293, April 23, 1772:
PAUL x MCCLARY AND ROSE, HIS WIFE
Paul x McClary and Rose, his wife, of Orange Co., to Peter Roswell, of Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. £20. 100 a. in Plentifull Run in Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. Wm. Bonnel, Jacob Wright, Wm. Hall. Sept., 1772.
(Grantor)
(note: Caswell Co NC was Orange Co NC prior to 1777)
MCCLARNEY, PAUL:
State: NC Year: 1777
County: Caswell County Record Type:
Township: Caswell District Page:
Database: NC Early Census Index
Caswell County, NC Tax List 1777
Fields = White Polls, Black Polls. #Acres, Location of Property, Value of Property (pounds, shilling, pence)
McClarney, Paul N/A, N/A. N/A, N/A, 0
Index to Caswell & Person Co NC Land Entries
(publisher’s note: an entry was a claim made for vacant or unclaimed land that was technically the property of the State.)
278. June 2, 1778
Paul McClarney enters 200ac on waters of Hogan’s Cr; border: Wm Turner...
Caswell County, NC Tax List 1780
Fields = White Polls, Black Polls. #Acres, Location of Property, Value of Property (pounds, shilling, pence)
McClarney, Paul N/A, N/A. N/A, N/A, 298.5.0
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1780) Deed Book A Page 312
PAUL McCLARNEY
John Oakes of CC to Obadiah Holloway, for 133 lbs, 100 A on Oaks Br tract granted Oakes by the State. 18 Feb 1780. Wit: Reuben Estes, Moses Richardson, PAUL McCLARNEY.
(witness)
Caswell Co Will Book A
(1782) James Greyham - Will - w. 9 Feb. 1781. Wife; children: William, James, George, Thomas, Margret, Miller; grandson Reed Greyham. Exec: wife; Wit: Thomas Butler, PAUL McCLARNEY, Rose McClarney, Jno. Sammon.
Caswell County, NC Tax List 1784
Fields = White Polls, Black Polls. #Acres, Location of Property, Value of Property (pounds, shilling, pence)
McClainey, Paul 0, 0. 100, ----, 33.6.8
(publisher’s note: Interlined as in original document).
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book K, Jul 23, 1784:
PAUL MCCLERY AND ROSE, HIS WIFE
Peter Rosell [or Roswell] and Ann, his wife, of Albemarle Co. to Benjamin Dawson of Spots. Co. 150. 215 a. purchased of Paul McClery and Rose, his wife, in Spots. Co., etc. etc. 1 Mar 1785.
(Former Owner)
Caswell Co Will Book B
Thomas Baxter - Will - w. 24 June 1785. Wife Catherine, son William (land adj. PAUL McCLARNEY’s line); 3 young sons John, James, and Robert; daughters Jane, Caty, Rachael; son Thomas. Exec: wife Rachael and son William. Wit: John Sammon, Caty McClarney. (Original will spelled Backster; exec wife K. Backster).
1786 Census of North Carolina for Caswell County
(from preface: “Listings are heads of families. A “C” following name indicates residence in Caswell District, the NW part of Caswell County.”)
McClarney, Henry -C
McClarney, Paul -C
McClarney, Wm. -C
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1787) Deed Book D - Grants from State of North Carolina Page 281
PAUL McCLARNEY
No. 895 - to Henry Allen Davis 323 A on Moon’s & Hogan’s Creeks adj John Ingram, Baxter, PAUL McCLARNEY, John Ware, William Ware. 18 Aug 1787.
(neighbor)
William McClarney’s Estate Files at NC State Archives
20 Jan 1789 Paul McClarney was appointed administrator of estate of William McClarney, bound 100 pounds.
PAUL MCCLARNEY
Birth Date: 175?***
Birthplace: North Carolina
Volume: 113
Page Number: 176
Reference: Heads of fams. at the first U.S. census (1790). NC. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (292p.):79
***NOTE: In the AGBI, when the birth date was unknown, estimates/guesses were made based on other information in the book being indexed.
Spouse:Rosannah “Rose” Unknown
Birth:est 1740
Death:1807, Caswell Co, NC
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book F 1761-1766
PAUL MACCLARNA
Oct 22, (1761) Wm Croswert (Crosthwart) and Mille, his wife, of Caroline Co., to Paul Macclarna of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. --- curr. 115 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. 7 Dec 1761.
(Grantee)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book G 1766-1771 page 281, April 19, 1771:
PAUL x MCCLARNEY
Paul x McClarney of Spts. Co. to John Mitchell & Co. of Spts. Co., Merchts. £10 0s. 5d. Mortgage. 208 a. in Spts. Co. whereon sd. McClarney lives; purchased of Wm. Crosthwait and John Pitts. Witnesses, Jos. Herndon, George Stubblefield, James Somerville. April 19, 1771.
(Mortgagor)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book H 1771-1774 page 287, April 16, 1772:
PAUL x MCCLARY AND ROSE, HIS WIFE
Paul x McClary and Rose, his wife, of Orange Co., to Peter Roswell, of Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. £20. 115 a. in Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. Beverley Winslow, Frans. x Wisdom, Edward Chapman. April 16, 1772.
(Grantor)
(note: Caswell Co NC was Orange Co NC prior to 1777)
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
Deed Book H 1771-1774 page 293, April 23, 1772:
PAUL x MCCLARY AND ROSE, HIS WIFE
Paul x McClary and Rose, his wife, of Orange Co., to Peter Roswell, of Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. £20. 100 a. in Plentifull Run in Berkeley Par., Spts. Co. Wm. Bonnel, Jacob Wright, Wm. Hall. Sept., 1772.
(Grantor)
(note: Caswell Co NC was Orange Co NC prior to 1777)
Caswell Co Will Book A
(1782) James Greyham - Will - w. 9 Feb. 1781. Wife; children: William, James, George, Thomas, Margret, Miller; grandson Reed Greyham. Exec: wife; Wit: Thomas Butler, PAUL McCLARNEY, Rose McClarney, Jno. Sammon.
Virginia County Records, Spotsylvania County 1721-1800
(1784) Deed Book K, Jul 23, 1784:
PAUL MCCLERY AND ROSE, HIS WIFE
Peter Rosell [or Roswell] and Ann, his wife, of Albemarle Co. to Benjamin Dawson of Spots. Co. 150. 215 a. purchased of Paul McClery and Rose, his wife, in Spots. Co., etc. etc. 1 Mar 1785.
(Former Owner)
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1797) Deed Book K Page 126-7
Jonathan and Ann Greenhaugh of CC to Simon Adams of same, for 106 lbs, 150 A e side Rutledge Cr adj John Chilton, Dudly Gatewood, Swan. 12 Oct 1797. Wit: James Trabern, Rose McClarney, Wm. Payne, Thomas Swan, James Chilton, Maredy Price.
(Witness)
Caswell Co Will Book E
(Nov 1804) Sale estate of George Humphreys. sales to: Benjamin Humphreys, Peter Smith, ROSANER McCLARNEY...Obedier Holloway, James Grant.
Caswell Co Will Book E
Sales estate of John Chilton on 18 Nov 1806. Sales to: James Chilton, William Chilton, John Chilton... ROSE McCLARNEY...Wm. Holloway
Caswell Co Will Book E
March Court, 1808: ROSANNAH McCLARNEY - Will - w. 23 Oct 1807. Desired clothes divided between Caty Ferrell, Elizabeth Holloway, and Caty Ferrell’s four children; grandson James McClarney son to Caty Ferrell; son Henry McClarney. Exec: Capt. Meredy Price. Test: Robert West, Polly Price. Meredith Price qualified.
Caswell Co Will Books 1777-1814
Sale estate of ROSETTA McCLARNEY by Merediath Price exec. on 27 May 1808. Sales to William Richardson, Obediah Holloway, Wm. Ware, Pindal Rowland, Major Price, Mrs. Catherine Ferrell.
Index of Estate Records of Caswell County, NC on file at NC State Archives:
C.R. 020.508 (Box 55)
1808 McCLARNEY, ROSE
1825 McClarney, Henry
1789 McClarney, William (file is marked “may be two estates” by archivists as is appears that two different Caswell Co. Williams had two different administrators appointed - one in 1789, one in 1798).
Inventory of the Effects Property Belonging to The Estate of Mrs. Rose McClarney decd. 22nd Jan 1808 by Meredith Price executor.
(a partial list, other items illegible: one bed and furniture, 2 chests, one frying pan, one pewter dish, pewter spoons, one coffee mill, one sugar box (tin), one candle mold, one box smoothing iron, one stone jug, one bottle, one butter pot, one raw cowhide, 2 tin coffee potts, one tin teapot. Sundry Accts as follows: Jesse Dalton on act $3.65 cents, ? Humphries 1.50 cents, John Swan 2, Henry McClarney 4, Cash in the hand of Obediah Holloway 2. Meredith Price exec.)
Account of the sale of property belonging to The Estate of Rossette McClarney decd Meredith Price Executor the 27th of May 1808 as follows:
William Richardson, Obidiah Holloway, Thomas Ware, Major Price, Mrs. Cathran Ferell, William Pinix, Edward Lewis, Meredith Price.
(some of the items sold included one flax wheel, plates, featherbed, furniture, walnut chest, frying pan, coffee pot, earthen ware, etc.
Children:William (1756-~1797)
Henry (1756-1825)
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3. William McClarney
Birth:est 1756
Death:abt 1797-8
Take this with a grain of salt, this is a theory I’ve developed based on available evidence. William’s relationship to Paul & Rosannah - that is, he is their son - is presumed based on the following: Caty Ferrell is mentioned as being James McClarney’s mother in Rosannah McClarney’s will of 1807 (Caswell Co, NC). Rosannah tells us that James is her grandson, but she does not give the name of James’ father; I am assuming that James’ father is a son of Rosannah’s who has passed on before her. Rosannah mentions in her will that Henry McClarney is her son, but she makes no mention of other living sons. It is assumed that Rosannah had a son in addition to Henry and that this other son was the husband of Caty Ferrell, a son who predeceased both Rose and Caty. The name of this son is uncertain, but since William McClarney died in Caswell Co NC ~1797 and Henry was his executor and Caty came into 100 acres of land shortly after Henry won land on behalf of William’s estate, it may have been him. This younger William may have been named for his paternal grandfather William who passed in 1789, who was the father of Paul. Thus, it is assumed that the younger William whom we see listed in Caswell Co records until ~1797 is Caty’s husband, father of James, son of Paul, and grandson of William. However, this needs to be researched further.
Treasurer’s Comptroller’s Papers
North Carolina Continental Line 1776-1783
10th Regiment
MClarney Wm, NC, joined 15 May 1777, discharged 21 May 1782
NC Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. III, Journal of Commissioners, “B”
[729-15] No. 11, WILLIAM McCLARNEY, rank P, Amount charged by each 51.8, Amount credited by each (blank), Balance paid & charged by the state 51.8, Balance Actually found due 46.60, Difference between actual bal. & what was pd. by the State (blank), Remarks none.
My note: According to the NC Rev Army Accts., William had the rank of Private. Therefore, it is assumed that this William is a younger relative, possibly the grandson, of the William McClarney who commanded a company of 44 men in the Maryland militia in 1749. It is assumed that the elder William, who was almost age 60 at the start of the Revolution, would not have served at the rank of Private in the Revolution. The elder William had lived in New Hanover Co NC, as did Thomas McClarney (who received a land grant there in 1737).
NC Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. VIII, Book G-18, Part VI:
2300 WM. McCLARNEY, 9: 4: - 3:18: -
William had been in 10th Regiment NC, Capt. Hal Dixon’s Co.
William was discharged in 1782 with 5 years of service. Although he was in the Continental line, it does not appear that he received a land grant.
1786 Census of North Carolina for Caswell County
(from preface: “Listings are heads of families. A “C” following name indicates residence in Caswell District, the NW part of Caswell County.”)
McClarney, Henry -C
McClarney, Paul -C
McClarney, Wm. -C
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1788) Deed Book F Page 119-20
Zachariah Wright of CC to Lawrence Richardson of same, for 5 lbs, 2 1/2 A on lick fork of Moon’s Cr adj Richardson. 31 May 1788. Wit: Jas Grant Jnr., William Beverton, WILLIAM McCLARNEY.
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1788) Deed Book E Page 297
George Allen Davis of CC to WILLIAM McCLARNEY of same, for 100 lbs - unreadable. 11 July 1788.
Index of Estate Records of Caswell County, NC on file at NC State Archives:
C.R. 020.508 (Box 55)
1808 McClarney, Rose
1825 McClarney, Henry
1789 McCLARNEY, WILLIAM (file is marked “may be two estates” by archivists; it appears that two different Caswell Co. William McClarneys died within 9 years of each other. Each had a different estate administrator appointed. The Wm who passed in ~1789 had Paul appointed as administrator, while the Wm who passed in ~1798 had Henry appointed as administrator. I believe the first Wm was the father of Paul, while the second Wm was the son of Paul (thus grandson of the elder Wm), brother of Henry, and husband of Caty.
(1798) William McClarney’s Estate Files at NC State Archives (inside the 1789 McCLARNEY, WILLIAM file that was marked “may be two estates” by archivists):
Henry McClarney was appointed administrator of estate of William McClarney, bound 300, 22 Jan 1798.
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1799) Deed Book K Page 362-3
James Williamson Sheriff of CC to Henry McClarney adm estate of WILLIAM McCLARNEY decd - as McClarney sued estate of James Miller, sale of 100 A of James Miller to McClarney, land on Moon’s & Hogan’s Creeks adj James Burton. 13 Jan 1799. Wit: Simon Adams
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1799) Deed Book L Page 188-193
William Muzzall sheriff to Henry McClarney adm of WILLIAM McCLARNEY vs James Miller - 100 A land adj James Burton to satisfy debt and judgment sold to Henry McClarney for 50 lbs; 1 tract of James Miller sold to Ignatius Teneson for 30 lbs. 8 Nov 1799.
Spouse:Caty Unknown
Birth:est 1765
Death:aft 1834
My note: I believe that Caty Ferrell, as named in Rosannah’s 1807 will, married first into the McClarney family and had one child (James); she appears to have then married into the Ferrell family after the death of her McClarney husband. In 1785, Caty witnessed Thomas Baxter’s will; she was called Caty McClarney at that time. In a land survey in 179? (with Obediah Holloway & John Baxter present), she still carried the McClarney name. It appears she may have come into this land after Henry won land on behalf of William McClarney’s estate. McClarney is also the same name Caty had in 1799 & 1801, according to deed books. But, by the time Rosannah wrote her will in 1807, Caty seems to have remarried and taken the name Ferrell. Only her son James (b. ~1794) was a McClarney; the other three were Ferrells.
Caswell Co Will Book B
Thomas Baxter - Will - w. 24 June 1785. Wife Catherine, son William (land adj. Paul McClarney’s line); 3 young sons John, James, and Robert; daughters Jane, Caty, Rachael; son Thomas. Exec: wife Rachael and son William. Wit: John Sammon, CATY McCLARNEY. (Original will spelled Backster; exec wife K. Backster).
(179?) Survey of Catty McClarney’s 100 acres of land, copy of handwritten orginal, date May 3rd 179? (last digit hard to read, but appears to be an 8). Obediah Holloway & John Baxter were present.
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1799) Deed Book L page 315
State of NC - No. 1149 - to Thomas Gaddis 49 A on Hogan’s Cr adj CATTY McCLARNEY, John Ware. 26 Nov 1799.
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1777-1817
(1801) Deed Book M page 12-3
Thomas Gaddis of CC to John Ware of same, for 27 lbs, 40 A on Hogan’s Cr adj CATY McCLARNEY, Boyd, same granted Gaddis by State. 11 Apr 1801. Wit: Henry Howard, John Baxter.
Caswell Co Will Book E
March Court, 1808: Rosannah McClarney - Will - w. 23 Oct 1807. Desired clothes divided between CATY FERRELL, Elizabeth Holloway, and CATY FERRELL’s four children; grandson James McClarney son to CATY FERRELL; son Henry McClarney. Exec: Capt. Meredy Price. Test: Robert West, Polly Price. Meredith Price qualified.
Caswell Co Will Books 1777-1814
(1808) Sale estate of Rosetta McClarney by Merediath Price exec. on 27 May 1808. Sales to William Richardson, Obediah Holloway, Wm. Ware, Pindal Rowland, Major Price, MRS. CATHERINE FERRELL.
Caswell Co. Deed Book Q
(1810) Obediah Holloway of CC to James Mclarney, William Ferrell, Polley Ferrell, and Betsy Ferrell heirs of CATY FERRELL, for goodwill & affection, 50 A between Moon & Hogan Creeks adj William Gossage, Ingram. 20 Mar 1810. Wit: Benj Williamson, Thomas Richardson, William Richardson.
Caty, mother to William Ferrell, is presumed to have been the wife of Henry Ferrell per the following will book entry:
Caswell Co Will Book H
(1817) Sales estate of Thomas Baxter decd sold 4 Apr 1817 by Jane Bxter, adm. Sales to: Mrs. Jane Baxter, John Baxter Jun., Nathan Slade, Thomas Ware Jun., Robert Ware, Peter Smith, James White, James Richardson, William Ware, Sen & Jun., William Ferrell (son of Henry), Thomas Kennon, John Cobb, JAMES McCLARNEY, Henry Terrell, Daniel Scott, John Baxter Sen.
Caswell Co. Deed Books 1817-1840
(1834) Deed Book CC page 7-8
CATY FERRELL, James McClarney, Henry D. Fuqua and his wife Polly Fuqua, William Fuqua Jr., and Betsy Fuqua all of CC to Johnston E. Atkinson of same, for $130, 36 A on Hogan’s Cr adj Archibald Ingram, John Ware Sen. - it being a part of land conveyed by Obadiah Holloway to CATY FERRELL for her life and after her death to her children: James McClarney, Polly Fuqua, Betsy Fuqua, William Ferrell who is now dead. 6 Oct 1834. Wit: Archibald Ingram, Allen Aldridge. Polly Fuqua, Betsy Fuqua examined in court and freely executed deed.
Marriage:by 1785
Children:James (1794->1870)
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4. James McClarney
Birth:1794, NC
Death:aft 24 Jun 1870
Occupation: Farmer
Rosannah McClarney’s 1807 Will specifies that James McClarney, son to Caty Ferrel, is her grandson(Caswell Co, NC).
Caswell Co Will Book E
March Court, 1808: Rosannah McClarney - Will - w. 23 Oct 1807. Desired clothes divided between Caty Ferrell, Elizabeth Holloway, and Caty Ferrell’s four children; grandson JAMES McCLARNEY son to Caty Ferrell; son Henry McClarney. Exec: Capt. Meredy Price. Test: Robert West, Polly Price. Meredith Price qualified.
Caswell Co. Deed Book Q
(1810) Obediah Holloway of CC to JAMES MCLARNEY, William Ferrell, Polley Ferrell, and Betsy Ferrell heirs of Caty Ferrell, for goodwill & affection, 50 A between Moon & Hogan Creeks adj William Gossage, Ingram. 20 Mar 1810. Wit: Benj Williamson, Thomas Richardson, William Richardson.
Caswell Co Will Book H
(1817) Sales estate of Thomas Baxter decd sold 4 Apr 1817 by Jane Bxter, adm. Sales to: Mrs. Jane Baxter, John Baxter Jun., Nathan Slade, Thomas Ware Jun., Robert Ware, Peter Smith, James White, James Richardson, William Ware, Sen & Jun., William Farrell (son of Henry), Thomas Kennon, John Cobb, JAMES McCLARNEY, Henry Terrell, Daniel Scott, John Baxter Sen.
Caswell Co Will Book K
(1825) Sales property of William Ware decd sold 4 Feb 1825 to: John P. Harrison, Elisha Alverson, Woodson Howard, Samuel Henderson, John D. Stone, Nathan Duncan Jr., James White, Samuel White, JAMES McCLARNEY, Daniel Gunn, John Fowler, Henry A. Burton, Mark A. Handley, Jesse Alverson, Josiah Tyree, Chillman Voss, Thomas Bastin, John Ware Sen., Wm. B. Swift, Watson Poindexter, Ambrose Franklin, Winny Ware, John Totten, Wm. Scott, et al.
Caswell Co Will Book K
(1825) April Court 1825: Cash received for estate of William Ware from Winny Ware, Ralph Glaze, Wm. p. Martin, James Durham, Allen Kelly, Thomas Ware Jr., John Ware Sen., John Baxter Sen., David Hall, Bartlett Scott, JAMES McCLARNEY, Ansel Ware, et al.
Marriage Bonds 1778-1868 Caswell County, NC
(1826) Henry D. Fuqua married Mary R. Ferrell 3 Aug. 1826 JAMES McCLARNEY witness or bondsman
(James McClarney was half-brother to Mary & Elizabeth)
(Henry & William Fuqua were brothers who married James’ Ferrell sisters)
Caswell Co Will Book L
(1827) Sales estate of Joseph Cobb decd to Nancy Cobb, Mar A. Handly, Hugh Cobb, John Cobb Jun., Noel Burton, Carter Blackwell, Mathew Mills, JAMES McCLARNEY.
Caswell Co Will Book L
(1829) Property sold at sale of John Baxter Jun decd to: Jane Baxter, James Burton, W.G. Poindexter, Martin Ingram, Mathew Dodson, JAS McCLARNEY, John Duncan, Dolly Baxter, Sally Baxter. Rachel Baxter, Tolbert Ware, John Sutherlin, Bennett Burrows, et al.
Caswell Co Will Book L
(1829) Additional inv estate of Joseph Cobb decd no returned heretofore. Recd from John Burton, JAMES McCLARNEY, John Cobb Jun., Hugh Cobb.
Caswell Co Will Book L
(1829) Property sold at sale of John Baxter Jun decd to: Jane Baxter, James Burton, Thomas Ware Jun., Henry Cobb, Robert Madden, David G. Mason, James Ingram, W.G. Poindexter, Martin Ingram, Mathew Dodson, JAS McCLARNEY, John Duncan, Dolly Baxter, Sally Baxter, Rachel Baxter, Tolbert Ware, John Sutherlin, Bennett Burrows, et al.
Caswell Co Will Book M
(1835) Inv and sales estate of Andrew Harrison sold 17 Apr 1835 to Daniel Gunn, Robert Rolin...JAMES McCLARNEY...James Harrison.
1840 Census of Meigs County, Tennessee, Heads of Household:
pg. 6 James McArlney??
1850 Census of McMinn County, Tennessee,
McCLARNEY, JAMES, 60, M, Farmer, value of real estate $300, born in NC
McClarney Isabella, 30, F, born in NC, person over 20 who cannot read/write
“ William, 2, M
“ James, 3/12 mo, born in TN <= this is James Henry, son
1860 Census of McMinn County, Tennessee,
McCLARNEY, JAMES, 65, M, Farm Laborer, value of real estate $302
value of personal estate $150, born in NC
“ William, 11, M, born in TN, attended school within the year
“ James, 9, M, born in TN, attended school within the year <= this is James Henry
“ Henry, 8, M, born in TN, attended school within the year <= this is Robert Henry
“ Andrew, 6, M
1870 Census of Meigs County, Tennessee, District 3:
McCLARNEY, JAMES, 76, M, Farmer, value of personal estate $320,
unable to read or write
“ James, 20, M, Farm Laborer, unable to read or write <= this is James Henry
“ Henry, 18, M <= this is Robert Henry, son
“ Andrew, 16, M
Spouse:Unknown Lunsford
Children:William “Bill” (1848-)
James Henry (1850-1924)
Robert Henry (1852-1924)
Andrew Jackson (1854-)
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5. James Henry McClarney
Birth:27 May 1850, NC/TN
Death:1924, Rockwood, Roane County, TN
Occupation: Farmer,
1850 Census of McMinn County, Tennessee,
McClarney, James, 60, M, Farmer, value of real estate $300, born in NC
McClarney Isabella, 30, F, born in NC, person over 20 who cannot read/write
“ William, 2, M, born in NC
“ JAMES, 3/12 mo, born in TN <= this is James Henry
1860 Census of McMinn County, Tennessee,
McClarney James, 65, M, Farm Laborer, value of real estate $302,
value of personal estate $150, born in NC
“ William, 11, M, born in TN, attended school within the year
“ JAMES, 9, M, born in TN, attended school within the year <= this is James Henry
“ Henry, 8, M, born in TN, attended school within the year <= this is Robert Henry
“ Andrew, 6, M
1870 Census of Meigs County, Tennessee, District 3:
McClarney James, 76, M, Farmer, value of personal estate $320,
unable to read or write
“ JAMES, 20, M, Farm Laborer, unable to read or write <= this is James Henry, son
“ Henry, 18, M <= this is Robert Henry
“ Andrew, 16, M
Tennessee Death Index 1914-1925
McClarney, Jas., age 74, DOD 1924, Roane Co., Record #388
Mother’s surname was Lunsford, but her first name was not listed on death certificate. James was a widower at his death. His birthplace was listed as Tennessee. His cause of death was listed as apoplexy. Death certificate information was given by S.L. Billingsley (Savage Lee, Minnie Maud McClarney’s husband).
Family bible has 1850 as his birthdate, death certificate shows 1849. Family bible has NC as birthplace, death certificate shows TN.
Spouse:Harriet Virginia Gentry
Birth:1848, NC/TN
Mother:Betsy Henderson
Children:George Henry (1883-)
Mary Elizabeth
Other spouses:Priscilla Smith
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6. George Henry McClarney
Birth:26 Feb 1883, Dayton, TN
Occupation: Farmer
Spouse:Julia Ann Standifer
Birth:1 Apr 1886, TN
Death:24 Mar 1955, TN
Father:James Epinetus Standifer (1850-1920)
Mother:Martha L. Griffith (1856-1926)
Children:Henry “Harry” Winton (1918-1983)
Richard (1915-)
Julia
Marion (1925-)
Jeanette (1912-)
Virginia (1922-)
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7. Henry “Harry” Winton McClarney
Birth:20 Aug 1918, Mt. Airey, Bledsoe Co., TN
Death:21 Dec 1983, Austin, Travis Co., TX
Burial:23 Dec 1983, Austin, Travis Co., TX
Religion:Methodist
Military: WWII Veteran, more details to follow
Occupation: Mason, Construction Superintendent, Inventor
Arch Masonic Lodge member, Detroit
Spouse:Mildred Virginia “Jenny” Hargrove
Birth:10 Jul 1921, Veto or Decatur, Alabama
Death:25 May 2000, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas
Father:Henry Herndon Hargrove (1883-1972)
Mother:Ova “Mymama” Wales (1892-1963)
WWII - had been a “Rosie the Riveter.”
Owned a flower shop before birth of her grandchildren.
Went by “GG” starting in 8/1996; she chose this as her nickname when she became a great-grandmother.
Birthplace listed variously as either Veto, Alabama or Decatur, Alabama (this from info she furnished on Children’s birth certificates). Her birth certificate is handwritten and script too flowery to be legible.
Birthplace is vague because the TN/AL state line runs through the middle of Ardmore and Veto, which are about 5 miles apart east and west. Pettusville AL is about 2 miles south of the state line. Prospect TN is about 2 miles north of the state line. Picture a diamond with Ardmore on the right, Veto on the left. One hundred years ago our family did not live in a town, but in the country in the middle of this diamond, calling where they lived whatever they wanted. Jenny was born at Veto, but we don't know where Mymama (Ova Wales Hargrove) and Granddaddy (Henry Herndon Hargrove) were living. Aunt Babe just knows all the kids were born up in the country except her, she was born in Decatur.
Marriage:1 Oct 1939, Morgan Co., AL
Children:MR
WP
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