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Ann Cathey (c1773-1852) and — Moore and Alexander Neill (c1762-c1828) of Burke Co., NC, Logan Co., KY and Bedford and Marshall Co., TN


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Ann Cathey is my 6 times great aunt.


Ann Cathey was born ca 1772/1773 per her age on the 1850 census (77). That agrees with her 1840 and 1830 census entries which show her born 1770/1780. She was born in North Carolina, either in Mecklenburg County or in that part of Rowan that later became Burke (in 1777) and is today McDowell (from 1842).


She is a child of George Cathey (c1725-1790) and Margaret ---.


Ann Cathey is the only known child of George Cathey who wasn’t named in the 1823 Wilson Co., TN court case. Her husband, Alexander Neill was named in the case as an heir of William Neill, but she was left out for some reason, perhaps as on oversight since her husband was named. However, she is a proven child of George as named in his now lost Will (ca 1788), which was cited in an 1812 deed:

 

Bedford County, Tennessee Deed Book D, p. 82

20 Feb 1812 Violet Cathey of Bedford Co., TN and Joseph McDowell of Maury Co., TN to John Dysart of Bedford Co., TN. For $200, 200 acres in Bedford on the waters of Rock Creek being part of a tract of 2,500 acres granted to George Cathey by grant No 107 and by his Last Will & Testament devised to Violet Cathey, Esther Cathey and Ann Moore and being part of Violet Cathey’s lot agreeable to a division amongst the legatees ... Joseph C. McDowell ...

S: Violet (X) Cathey, J. C. McDowell

Witnesses: Alexander Neill, Francis Dysart


While the Will referred to her as Ann Moore, later deeds and other records refer to her as Ann Neill wife of Alexander Neill which proves it’s the same woman.


Ann Cathey married a Mr. Moore before ca 1788, presumably in Burke Co., NC. I have yet to identify who her Moore husband was. He may have been an unidentified son of her uncle William Moore (1726-1812) or perhaps otherwise related to him. Then again, Moore is a common enough surname.


Before continuing, it is important to note that there were three Ann Cathey’s in the 1700s who married Moores, two of them men named William Moore, thus a potential source of confusion. First was Ann Cathey (c1720s) who married William Moore (1726-1812). This Ann Cathey is almost certainly a sister of George Cathey (1725-1790), thus an aunt to the Ann Cathey Moore Neill (c1773-1852) being studied on this page, who would be the second Ann Cathey to marry a Moore. The third Ann Cathey (1783-1867), daughter of George Cathey “Jr” (1755-1840), married William Hamilton Moore (1777-1852) son of William Moore (1726-1812) mentioned above, with his 2nd wife Margaret Patton. Thus we have room for confusion when discussing “Ann Cathey Moore.”


It seems likely that our Ann’s oldest known child, Margaret (c1789), was a Moore and not a Neill as many list her. We don’t know when Mr. Moore died and she married Alexander Neill, though it seems she was married to Mr. Neill by ca 1795 at least.


If we look at the 1790 census for Burke Co., NC we see eleven Moore entries. One of these could be Ann’s family unless of course she was already widowed by 1790 and living with other relatives. Sorting these Moores out is a daunting task. However, I’ve had years to spend on it as I’m also a Moore descendant and have studied these families to varying degrees, even before I knew my aunt Ann Cathey had married one of them.


1790 Census - Burke County, North Carolina

Page

Name

Males 16+

Males under 16

Females

Others

Slaves

  

2nd Company

 

 

 

 

 

89

James Moore

2

~

5

~

~

  

5th Company

 

 

 

 

 

93

Jno Moore Senr

2

2

4

~

~

93

Jno Moore

1

1

4

~

1

93

Jesse Moore Senr

2

~

7

~

~

93

Jesse Moore

1

~

3

~

~

93

Danl Moore

1

~

4

~

2

 

6th Company

 

 

 

 

 

95

Wm Moore

1

3

5

~

6

 

8th Company

 

 

 

 

 

98

Robt Moore

1

1

2

~

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10th Company

 

 

 

 

 

101

Wm Moore

1

3

3

~

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101

Thos Moore

1

~

1

~

~

 

11th Company

 

 

 

 

 

102

Jno Moore

1

~

3

~

~

There are many Moore families to consider in Burke in 1790. We can remove Jesse Moore Sr and his sons Jesse Jr and Daniel. They lived well beyond 1790. William Moore (page 95) is Ann’s uncle, so he isn’t the one. Thomas is his son, and he lived well beyond 1790 so he isn’t the one either. John Moore, of the 11th company, isn’t the one as he lived to 1828.


That leaves James Moore, John Moore Sr and John Jr, Robert Moore and William Moore as potential spouses for Ann Cathey. We can remove James Moore because he was still alive and in Burke for the 1800 census by which time Ann was already married to Alexander Neill. John Moore (Jr) was also still in Burke for 1800 so we can remove him.


That leaves John Moore Sr, Robert Moore and William Moore as potential spouses for Ann. I didn’t find John Sr on the 1800 census though there was a John and a William in Buncombe in 1800 which could be the same two from 1790 Burke, but perhaps not. I didn’t find Robert Moore in the area at all in 1800. That alone could qualify him as the best candidate. However, it’s really not much to go on as he simply could have gone west to Tennessee or Kentucky by then. I found mentions of an estate for Robert Moore in Burke in 1790. However, that Robert Burke died in 1788, so that can’t be the same one listed on the 1790 census.


The other William Moore of 1790, who was near Thomas Moore (son of William 1726-1812), is a possibility. He wasn’t found in 1800 unless he’s the William Moore in 1800 Buncombe which was formed from Burke in 1791.


More research is needed to determine who Ann Cathey’s Moore husband was. We may have a clue via Ann’s daughter Margaret Moore (c1789-1853) who married George Cathey (1784-1866). Their oldest son was named William A. Cathey. George didn’t have any immediate relatives named William besides an uncle who died many years before he was born, so perhaps he was named for Margaret’s father? Just a thought, certainly not proof of anything.


Alexander Neill was born ca 1762 per Neill researchers, though I’m pretty sure that’s a rough guess on their part. I suspect he was closer to Ann’s age and born ca early or mid 1770s. He is a proven son of Cpt. William Neill as named in the 1823 Wilson Co., TN Court case which names the Neill heirs as well as the George Cathey heirs. Alexander is a younger brother to Andrew Neill who married Ann Cathey’s sister Mary Cathey before 1790.


Alexander is not listed on the 1790 census as a head of household. He is probably still with his parents then. In fact, his father William Neill’s household consists of 4 males over age 16 (born before 1774), one of those being William himself, and one of them, I’m sure, is Alexander. William Neill is listed next door to Elijah Patton who was a brother-in-law of Ann Cathey.


I didn’t find Alexander Neill on any of the surviving Burke County records from the 1700s.


It would seem that he married Ann Cathey Moore by ca 1795 either in Burke Co., NC or in Logan Co., KY where his brother Andrew had moved by 1794.


Alexander is not listed on the tax lists for Logan Co., KY 1792 through 1795, however, he appears for the first time in 1796, taxed for one while male over 21 and 3 horses.


He was listed on the 1797 tax list with a 200 acre land entry on Big Muddy Creek, the same place and amount of his land his brother Andrew had listed.


There is no 1798 list, but Alexander is on the 1799 list as are his brothers Andrew, James and Robert. A George Neill is also listed. Ann’s mother, Margaret Cathey, is also listed.


Alexander Neill is listed on the 1800 Logan Co., KY tax list. Ann’s cousin, Hugh Cathey is listed for the first time that year. Hugh’s son George would later marry Ann’s daughter Margaret Moore.


The 1800 census is lost for Kentucky, but they would have presumably been listed in Logan Co., KY.


Alexander Neill is on the 1801 tax list in Logan Co., KY. His brother John is also listed as is George Neill. Alexander is still there for the 1802 tax list as are George, James and John Neill.


Alexander is also listed on the 1803, 1804 and 1805 Logan tax lists each time with 200 acres on Muddy Creek.


Alexander Neill is listed on the 1806 Logan tax lists with 200 acres on Big Muddy. He is listed on the 1807 tax list with that tract of land plus another 200 acres on Big Muddy. He is still there for the 1808 tax list with the same land. He wasn’t listed on the 1809 or 1810 tax lists.


Alexander and family joined his brother Andrew Neill in Bedford Co., TN ca 1808. They moved onto the 2,500 acre tract that had been granted to Ann’s father George Cathey, and willed to Ann and her sisters Esther and Violet.


The 1810 census is lost for Tennessee, but they probably would have been listed in Bedford County.


Alexander Neill is listed on the 1812 Bedford Co., TN tax list. Here is his entry and a few nearby entries of known relations.


Capt. William Bell’s Company

56.          John Neill 

58.          James Neill

59.          Alexr. Neill            married to Ann Cathey Moore Neill

60.          John Cathy            not sure who he is.

64.          Andrew Neill        Alexander’s brother, married to Mary Cathey McDowell Neill


On 28 Sep 1812, Alexander Neil and John Reed, both of Bedford Co., TN, gave 50 acres to Andrew Neill “for love and affection” it being part of George Cathey’s 2,500 acre grant. Witnesses were J. L. Neill and James McMurray. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book D, p. 138)


The three men above were all sons-in-law of George Cathey. J. L. Neill might be John Lambert Neill (1790) son of James Neill, Alexander’s brother.


On 22 Oct 1814 Alexander Neill sold 53 acres to Thomas T. Hall in Bedford Co., TN. The land was described as in the second district between the east and west fork of Rock Creek on the south side of Duck River. He signed the deed. Witnesses were John Reed and John Cathey. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book A, p. 342).


John Reed was his brother-in-law. John Cathey was a brother of George Cathey (1784) who had married Ann Cathey Moore Neill’s daughter Margaret, which makes him an in-law, in-law, as well as a cousin to Ann.


On 12 Feb 1817, Alexander Neill deeded land on Rock Creek to George Cathey for “Great good will and affection which I have for him.” No relationship was stated, but George Cathey (1784) was his son-in-law, married to step-daughter Margaret Moore. Witnesses were Hugh Cathey (George’s father) and John Hartness. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book H, p. 159).


Alexander Neill is listed on the 1820 census in Bedford Co., TN. James Moore (bef 1775) and John Moore (bef 1775) are listed very nearby. Coincidence? Could be as Moore is a common name, but then again, they could be related to Ann’s first husband. The enumerations for Alexander’s family are all wrong, but close. It’s possible this isn’t actually the same Alexander, but if that’s true, then where was ours? His brother Andrew was in Alabama by 1820. Unfortunately the 1820 census is lost for Alabama.


1820 Census - Bedford County, Tennessee

Page

Name
M0-9

 
M10-15

 
M16-17

 
M16-25

 
M26-44

 
M45+

 
F0-9

 
F10-15

 
F16-25

 
F26-44

 
F45+

 

108

Alexander Neill

2

1

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1

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2

~

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1

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My analysis (who each person *might* be)

1m 26-44 (1775/1794)       Alexander Neill (c1770/74)

1m 10-15 (1804/1810)       Son? George Cathey Neill (1798) son

2m 0-9 (1810/1820)            1. Son?

                                               2. Son?

1f 26-44 (1775/1794)         Ann Cathey Moore Neill (c1773) wife

2f 0-9 (1810/1820)              1. Daughter? Emma Neill dau

                                               2. Daughter? Angeline Louisa Neill dau


On 16 Aug 1820, Alexander Neill deeded 3 lots in the Town of Farmington to Allen Leeper for $150. Witnesses were Woodson Dickerson and George C. Reed. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book O, p. 234).


There was a lawsuit in Wilson Co., TN in 1823 regarding some land that Ann’s father George Cathey had entered in 1784 on behalf of Alexander’s father, William Neill. Since George and William were both dead by 1823, their heirs were named in the suit. That included William’s son Alexander. Unfortunately Ann wasn’t named. Click here to read the Wilson Co., TN court case.


On 6 Feb 1826, Alexander Neill of Bedford made a deed to Ephraim Hunter for $40 for Lot 4 in the town of Farmington described as at the Big Spring on the cross roads on the east part of Rock Creek. Neill signed. Witnesses were Thomas Venable and Richard McRee. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book U, p. 67).


On 20 Jul 1826 Alexander Neill and wife Ann sold land to Samuel Winsted for $70, being 17 ½ acres, a portion of the original grant to George Cathey. It was described as being on the East side of East Fork of Rock Creek a south branch of Duck River. Ann Neill must have been in poor health for it was noted they needed to send someone to her home to get her consent for the deed which was done on 25 Jul 1826. (Paraphrased): Ann Neill, wife of Alexander Neill came before David Dryden, Thomas Long and John Dysart three acting justices ... Her health being so that longer delay would be attended with great inconvenience ... privately examined at her home away from husband ... consented ... Alexander Neill signed the deed, Ann signed with a mark. There were no witnesses. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book W, pp 137-140)


On 23 Oct 1826, Alexander Neill and wife Ann Neill made a deed of gift “for love and affection” to John Reed and wife Esther Reed, their one third interest in the 2,500 acre land grant to George Cathey. Alexander signed, Ann made her mark. Witnesses were Hosea Mullings and Nathan Dryden, sons-in-law of John and Esther Reed. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book W, pp 189-190)


On the very same date, 23 Oct 1826, Alexander Neill and wife Ann Neill made a deed of gift for love and affection to Violet Cathey relinquishing their one third claim (833 1/3 acres) in George Cathey’s, 2,500 acre tract. Same witnesses as the prior deed. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book W, pp 191-192).


Alexander Neill died between 23 Oct 1826 and 21 Feb 1827 in Bedford Co., TN (now Marshall Co., TN). On that latter date, Ann Neill, widow made a deed, thus proving Alexander had died before then. We can probably safely say Alexander Neill died before 2 Jan 1827 for on that date Ann Neill made a deed on her own in Bedford Co., TN with no mention of him, though it didn’t refer to her as a widow either. However, he would likely have been listed if still living. Unfortunately there are no surviving probate records for this era for Bedford County, having been lost, either in an 1830 tornado or in an 1863 fire.


On 2 Jan 1827, Ann Neill sold David Dryden Lot Number 14 in the Town of Farmington for $50. She signed with a mark. Witnesses were Brumfield Long and Alexander Dysart. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book X, p. 98.)


On 21 Feb 1827, “Ann Neill widow of Alexander Neill decd & one of the heirs of George Cathey decd” deeded three Farmington town lots to Allen Leeper for $2.00. They were lot numbers 15, 16 and 17. Ann signed with a mark. Witnesses were W. R. Whethror? (I couldn’t make out his surname), and Spencer Eaker. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book W., p. 184).


I don’t know why Ann sold the lots so cheaply. Perhaps it was to settle some estate related debts her late husband owed to Allen Leeper?


A few days later on 25 Feb 1827, Ann Neill sold Lot Number 3 in Farmington to William Cherry for $50. Witnesses were D. Appleby and Mathew Brown. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book X, p. 374).


On 1 Apr 1828, Ann Neill made a deed of gift “for love and affection” and “other valuable considerations” to John Orr (her son-in-law, though not specified as such in the deed). It was a 100 acre portion of the 2,500 acre land grant including the place where John Orr lived. Witnesses were her nephews Nathaniel Dryden and Hosea Mullings. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book Y, pp. 195-196.)


On 8 Sep 1828 the heirs of William Neill, deceased, made a power of attorney for dealing with land he was granted for revolutionary war service since he died without heirs besides his siblings. This deed names many heirs including Alexander and Ann and their children (since Alexander was dead by then). See the section for their children below for more on that deed. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book BB, pp. 143-144).


On 7 Jul 1829, Ann Neill sold Ephraim Hunter half a town lot in Farmington. Witnesses were Gabriel Sibley and James Akin. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book AA, p. 311).


Ann is listed as head of household on the 1830 census in Bedford Co., TN. Her son-in-law, John Orr is next door. Another son in law, Robert M. Walker is two households away.


1830 Census - Bedford County, Tennessee


Page

Name

(Males first row, females on second)
0-4

 
5-9

 
10-14

 
15-19

 
20-29

 
30-39

 
40-49

 
50-59

 
60-69

 
70-79

 
80-89

 
90-99

 
100+

 

12

Anne Neill

3

~

~

1

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

 

Slaves=0

1

~

~

~

1

~

~

1

~

~

~

~

~

My analysis (who each person *might* be)

1m 15-19 (1820/1825)       Grandson?

3m 0-4 (1835/1840)            1. Grandson?

                                               2. Grandson?

                                               3. Grandson?

1f 50-59 (1770/1780)         Ann Cathey Moore Neill (c1773)

1f 20-29 (1810/1820)         Daughter? Granddaughter?

1f 0-4 (1835/1840)              Granddaughter?


On 23 Sep 1830, Ann Neill gave a deed of gift to her son George Neill “for natural love and affection.” 100 acres, part of the 2,500 acre grant to George Cathey, described as on the east fork of Rock Creek. She made her mark. Witnesses were Richard McRee and Robert M. Walter (her son-in-law). (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book BB, p. 333).


On 28 Nov 1831, Ann Neill deeded a Farmington town lot (No. 18) to James Eakin for $50. Witnesses were Richard McRee and Samuel Winstead. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book CC, p. 7).


On 21 Aug 1834, Ann Neill deeded 57 acres to Jonathan Thomas. Witnesses were George Neill (her son) and John L. Neill (nephew). (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book EE, p. 38).


On 3 Sep 1834, Ann Neill deeded 10 acres to her son George Neill for $20. Witnesses were James C. Bishop and Willis Blaylock. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book EE, p. 46).


On 27 Nov 1835, Ann Neill gave a deed of gift fo her daughter Esther M. Walter. 93 acres on East fork of Rock Creek. Witnesses were George Neill and John Crawford. (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book FF, p. 239.)


In 1836 Marshall County was formed from several counties including the part of Bedford where the Neills resided.


On 21 Apr 1838, Ann Neill sold 7 acres to Lile A. Ewing for $1500. Witnesses were Felix Ewing and James N. Hunter. (Marshall Co., TN Deed Book B, p. 349). * Note: That’s a lot of money for so little land. I may have misread the deed for it was difficult to read.


They are listed on the 1840 census in Marshall Co., TN. Her son George was a few houses away.


1840 Census - Marshall County, Tennessee

Page

Name

(Males first row, females on second)
0-4

 
5-9

 
10-14

 
15-19

 
20-29

 
30-39

 
40-49

 
50-59

 
60-69

 
70-79

 
80-89

 
90-99

 
100+

 

177

Anne Neill

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

 

Slaves=0

~

~

~

~

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~

~

~

1

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My analysis (who each person *might* be)

1f 60-69 (1770/1780)         Ann Cathey Moore Neill (c1772)


Ann is on the 1850 census residing with her son-in-law Robert Walter.


1850 Census - Marshall County, Tennessee, District No 6

Page / House / Family #     85 / 830 / 830

Name

Age

Sex

Race

Occupation

Real $

Birth Place

Robert M. Walter

56

M

 

Wagon M

 

NC

Margarett A.

22

F

 

 

 

Tenn

Mary J.

20

F

 

 

 

“

Thos M.

15

M

 

 

 

“

Geo C.

12

M

 

 

 

“

Nancy

10*

F

 

* 18?

 

“

Ann Nail

77

F

 

 

3200

NC

“Ann Neil” made her Will on 27 Jan 1846 in Marshall Co., TN. She named:

∙           Daughter in law Elizabeth H. Neil, a widow.

∙           Margaret Cathey, referred to as sister-in-law of Elizabeth H. Neil.

∙           Mentioned her husband Alexander Neil.

∙           Grandson Thomas H. Shockley and his half siblings Alexander Newton Crawford, Harriet Crawford and Mary Algeline* Crawford. (* spelled various ways in the Will). Shockley not yet of age.

∙           Grandchildren Margaret Ann Walter, Mary Lane Walter, Thomas Moore Walter, George Cathey Walter, Algeline McMillon Walter.

∙           John Ellison and Isaac W. Walker my executors.

∙           Various tracts of land mentioned for the heirs.

Witnesses were John Ramsey and Chapman B. Davis.


On 2 May 1851, Ann added a codicil to the Will changing some of the terms regarding Thomas H. Shockley and his half siblings Alexander Newton Crawford, Harriet Crawford and Mary Algeline Crawford. Also mentioned the heirs of “E. Walter.” The codicil had the same witnesses as the original will.


On the same day Ann added a codicil to her will (2 May 1851), she also deeded 2 acres to John H. Beaty for $16. Witnesses were John Ellison and Alexander N. Neill. (Marshall Co., TN Deed Book L, p. 210).


The Will was proven in court on 1 Mar 1852 showing she had died by then. (Marshall Co., TN Will Book A pp 282-285, located and shared by Kyle Wear).



Children


Ann Cathey Moore Neill had five known children and perhaps others who died young. She left a Will in 1846 with an 1851 codicil, though it primarily named grandchildren as all but one of her children were dead by then.


Their children are further proven by a deed dated 8 Sep 1828 when the heirs of William Neill appointed an attorney to deal with a revolutionary war service land grant. William died in that war and left no children, thus his siblings were his heirs. The deed named these heirs:

•           John Neill and wife Cynthia Neill of Logan Co., KY

•           James Neill of Logan Co., KY

•           Hannah Hawes of Logan Co., KY

•           Robert Neill of Robertson Co., TN

•           George Cathey & wife Peggy of Bedford Co., TN

•           George Neill & wife Elizabeth Neill of Bedford Co., TN

•           Robert M. Wallace (sic) and wife Ester E. Wallace of Bedford Co., TN

•           Martha M. Shockley of Bedford Co., TN

•           John Orr of Bedford Co., TN

•           Ann Neill wife of Alexander Neill, deceased of Bedford Co., TN

•           James Neill of Bedford Co., TN (This is probably the husband of Sarah Neill.)

•           (Bedford Co., TN Deed Book BB, pp. 143-144)


Of the heirs listed, Peggy Cathey, George Neill, Ester E. Walter (listed as Wallace), Martha Shockley (signed as Algeline M. Shockley), John Orr’s late wife, were all children of Alexander Neill, deceased and wife Ann Neill. This record, though it doesn’t spell it out explicitly, is further proof of Alexander and Ann’s children. While not the subject at hand, it is interesting that the 1828 deed leaves out some of the Neill heirs, like Andrew Neill who was still alive in 1828.

 

1.         Margaret Neill or Moore (c1789-1853) married George Cathey (1784-1866) in 1812 in Bedford (now Marshall) Co., TN. George was a son of Hugh Cathey and Jane Bailey. Some researchers have mistakenly tried to place this George Cathey (1784) as son of George Cathey (1725-1790). They are related, but not closely so. Margaret Moore Cathey is the only child of Ann to outlive both her mother though only by a year. She was named in Ann’s 1846 Will. It isn’t clear if she’s a Moore from Ann’s first marriage or a Neill from her second marriage. However, she was named among the heirs of her uncle William Neill in the 1828 deed mentioned earlier. If she was a Moore, she wouldn’t technically be his heir. The trouble with Margaret is that we don’t know her birth date or death date. Her tombstone lists her as “Peggie Cathey wife of George Cathey Age 64 Yrs.” That would be helpful if there were any dates included! None were, thus the problem. The 1850 census is no help for she is listed as “Margaret L.” age 30. This could be a very badly written “50” which would work better. An SAR application from 1923 lists her death date as 24 Aug 1853. If that is accurate, and she was 64 when she died, that does work out to ca 1788/1789. The problem is that Ann Cathey was married to a Moore at that time and didn’t marry Alexander Neill until a few years later. It should also be noted that the 1840 census shows Margaret in her 50s, or born ca 1780/1790 which fits the ca 1789 birth. However, the 1830 census shows her in her 30s, or born ca 1790/1800. Those two can be reconciled easily enough if she was born in 1790. That still makes it more likely for her to be a Moore than a Neill. Her first child was Mary Neill Cathey. Who was she named for? Alexander Neill’s mother was supposedly named Mary, so possibly for her, or just as likely for her own half sister (or full sister?) Mary Jane Neill.

 

2.         Mary Jane Neill (c1795-c1830) married John Orr (1792-1879) before ca 1825 in Bedford (now Marshall) Co., TN. I don’t know the source of Mary Jane’s name. She was not named in her mother’s 1846 Will, nor have I seen any other record (yet) with her actual name on it. There is a deed of gift between Ann Moore Cathey Neill and John Orr, though no relationship was stated. He is listed on the 1828 deed with Alexander and Ann’s children, but only he was listed, suggesting his wife was dead by then. There were several men named John Orr in the area, so researching them can be difficult. This one married Nancy Boggs sometime after the death of Mary Jane Neill.

 

3.         George Cathey Neill (1798-1845) married Elizabeth Harriett Erwin (1799-1877) ca 1823 in Bedford (now Marshall) Co., TN. George, obviously named for his grandfather, was not named in his mother’s 1846 Will as he was dead by then. However, his widow, Elizabeth H. Neill was named. Both George and Elizabeth were named in the 1828 deed of William Neill heirs. Another deed from 1828 indicates George Neill was an heir of Alexander Neill.

 

4.         Esther Emma Neill (c1800/10-c1840/46) married Robert M. Walter (c1800-aft 1860). She died before the 1850 census. Her mother listed her as in the 1851 codicil to her Will as “heirs of E. Walter.” She was probably dead before 1846 for in the original Will, she named the Walter children and not Emma herself. The 1828 deed naming the heirs of William Neill listed her as “Esther E. Wallace” (sic). There is an 1835 deed of gift from Ann Neill to Esther proving she was her daughter.

 

5.         Martha Algeline Neill (c1810-1840) married 1. Thomas H. Shockley before ca 1828, and married 2., Dr. David Black Crawford (1794-1849) before ca 1832. She is listed as “Martha M. Shockley” in the 1828 list of William Neill heirs, but she signed the same deed as “Algeline M. Shockley.” It isn’t clear if it’s Martha Algeline or Algeline Martha, though Martha Algeline sounds better. There is an 1835 deed between Algeline and husband David B. Crawford that proves she is an heir of Alexander Neill. She wasn’t listed by name in her mother’s Will, though her children were named. She moved to Warren Co., MS in the 1830s and presumably died there in 1840. Her husband David married a woman named Frances before ca 1842. He died in 1849 leaving widow Frances to care for their children as well as Algeline’s children.





For Family Group Sheet and other notes see my database pages for Ann Cathey and Mr. Moore and for Ann Cathey and Alexander Neill.


Revised: September 3, 2023


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