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Elizabeth Cathey (c1750/55-aft 1810) and Robert Cain and Robert Reed (1757-1842) of North Carolina (Burke, Buncombe and Haywood) and Alabama (St. Clair)
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Elizabeth Cathey is my 6 times great aunt.
Elizabeth Cathey was born before 1755 per her age on the 1800 census (45 and up). Her father is George Cathey (1725-1790). If his birth date is accurate (which it might not be), we can assume he was at least 18 when she was born, so her birth would be no earlier than ca 1753.
Elizabeth is a proven child of George as named in the 1823 Wilson Co., TN court case as his daughter. It also names both of her husbands and some of her children.
Elizabeth’s first husband was Robert Cain. They married prior to ca 1779, presumably in Burke Co., NC. If she was born ca 1753/54, she would have been 25 or 26 in 1779, so probably married several years prior to then and possibly before her family moved to Burke Co., NC in the early 1770s.
Not much is known of Robert Cain so far. I’ve only done a cursory search in Anson and Mecklenburg and Rowan Counties, but I didn’t find any Cains in the early records of Anson Co., NC when the Catheys were there (1753-1762). I found a John Cain in Mecklenburg in 1764 which was when the Catheys were there, but he didn’t seem to be a neighbor based on the one record I’ve found.
Burke County was formed from western Rowan in 1777. Unfortunately, Burke County lost most of its early records during the Civil War when union soldiers burned them in 1865. Only a precious few early records survive.
The first record I’ve found for him might not be him at all, but if not, I don’t know who else it is:
Burke County Civil and Criminal Papers
Washington County. Francis McClure vs Robert Wright. William Ritcheys’ statement that “Sometime in the Spring of 1777 this deponent passed by plantation where Francis McClure formerly lived and saw Robert O. Cain ploughing a field of plantation which wheat was growing, fields cleared by Francis McClure (who) made a crop of corn in field 1776.” S. Carter, J.P. Burke County North Carolina Land Records, 1779-1790 Volume II, Edith Warren Huggins, Southern Historical Press. Some Interesting Civil And Criminal Papers 1773-1790, p. 184.
Although it mentions Washington County (now TN) it is a Burke County case. Presumably William Ritchey made his statement from Washington County, thus that reference.
On 29 Jan 1778, Robert Cain entered 640 acres on Swannanoa River.
29 Jan 1778 Robert Cain, 640 acres where the path crosses the man ford of Swaneno below the fork ... old Indian Camps, both sides for complement. Burke County North Carolina Land Records, 1778 Volume I, Edith Warren Huggins, Southern Historical Press, 1985. Land Entries # 33 p 11.
The above wasn’t granted until about 15 or more years after his death when it was granted to his heirs in 1800. This land was in the part of Burke that became Buncombe in 1791. More on that later.
On 6 Feb 1778, Robert Caine entered 50 acres in Burke County. No landmarks were given other than it bordered John Black’s line. A few days later Robert Cain’s entry was mentioned in someone else’s entry. It isn’t clear whether it’s this 50 acre entry or his prior 640 acre entry. They are probably near each other anyway.
6 Feb 1778 Robert Caine 50 acres joining John Black’s line for complement, including 2 cabbins ... Burke County North Carolina Land Records, 1778 Volume I, Edith Warren Huggins, Southern Historical Press, 1985. Land Entries # 144 p 49.
9 Feb 1778 John Davidson, 200a Swanano between Ephraim McLanes lower survey and Robert Caines survey both sides of river for complement. Discontinued. Huggins, Vol 1, Land Entries # 156 p 53.
On 27 Oct 1778 Robert Cain entered 100 acres joining his prior entry. This one was transferred to someone named Redick so Robert Cain was never granted it.
27 Oct 1778 Robert Cain, 100a joining own entry including both sides of road to Armstrongs. Transferred to Redick not paid. Huggins, Vol 1, Land Entries # 982 p 322
On 25 Dec 1778 Robert’s land was mentioned in another entry.
25 Dec 1778 to Bednigow Inmon, 100a north side of Catawba River between Robert Cain and John Forsith including both sides of fork and an island in fork for complement. Huggins, Vol 1, Land Entries # 1272 p 419
The next record I’ve found for Robert Cain is when he was listed on a land survey as a chain carrier in 1779 along with brother-in-law William Cathey.
On 3 Apr 1778 Richard Morrow entered 640 acres of land in Burke Co., NC (entry no 399), which was granted to him on 14 Mar 1780. The warrant reads thus: On the North side of the Catawba River in the North Cove, the land that was surveyed for Alexander Cathey by virtue of a warrant issued out of the Late Earl Granville’s office and now Reentered by the said Richard Morrow entered April 3d, 1778.
The land was surveyed on 4 Sep 1779 for Richard Morrow described as a tract of land containing 640 acres lying on both sides of the No. Fork of the Catawba River between the lands of William Cathey and Pepper.
Wm Cathey, Robt Cain, Chain Bearers.
The land above would be in present day McDowell Co., NC.
Robert Cains was listed in the Burke County Court minutes as having brought a suit against John White in October 1779. No details provided.
1779. Robert Cains vs. John White, Oct. Robert Adams. Burke County North Carolina Land Records and More Important Miscellaneous Records 1751 - 1809 Volume 3, Edith Warren Huggins, Southern Historical Press, 1987. Miscellaneous Papers of Civil and Criminal Cases 1755-1790 p. 67
Robert and Elizabeth Cain, along with several members of George Cathey’s family were named among the accounts for the estate of John Montgomery, Jr in 1782.
Huggins, Vol 1. p. 176 Estate Papers 1777-1795
20 Oct 1782 John Montgomery, Jr. Adm. Bond: Margaret Montgomery, Hamilton Montgomery. Many papers and accounts. Names: Thomas Womack, William Morrel, James Davidson, JP, Cornelos Reddick, Daniel Russell, Robert Cain, Elizabeth Cain, Jas Dever, Wm Farris, George Cathey Sr, John McClatchey, William Sharpe, David Vance, William Cathey Jr, Joseph McDowell, Robert Mitchell, John Hardin JP, Robert Patton, John McCulloh decd, Henry Graham, Wm Harris, Jonathan Kemp, Willm Moral, John Chambers, Willm Cathey Juner. Receipts to John Montgomery, Sr. adm of John Jr July 19 and 20 1786.
Robert Cain appears to have died before ca 1784, presumably in Burke Co., NC (now Buncombe) because Elizabeth had her first child with Robert Reed in May 1785.
About 16 years after his death, Robert Cain was finally granted the land he entered in 1778. The grant was to “Robert Cain Heirs” for 640 acres in Buncombe County. Grant number 781, book 107 page 286. Described as entered 29 Jan 1778, “where the path crosses the first main ford of Swannanoa about two miles below the fork where there are Indian camps including both sides for complement.” The survey was dated 26 Oct 1799. Chain bearers were William Moore and Thomas Moore. Unfortunately none of Robert Cain’s heirs were mentioned by name in the grant file. This grant is also recorded in Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book S1-6 p 19 and Book 6-S2 p 19, the latter being a more recent transcription of the hard to read original deed. I didn’t find what became of this land.
Elizabeth Cathey Cain married Robert Reed before ca 1784 in Burke.
Thanks to Robert Reed’s Revolutionary War Pension Application we know a great deal about him.
Robert Reed was born ca 1756/57 per his stated age of 75 in 1832. He also stated he was born in Ireland, though no specific area mentioned. He came to America while an infant. He didn’t list his parents names, but said his father died while he was still a child. He mentioned a brother named Richard Reid of Anderson Co., SC. Richard was born 1763 in Baltimore Co., MD per his own Revolutionary War Pension.
Robert had a brother-in-law named John Reed (1767-1847). It isn’t known how Robert and John are related to each other, or if they are related.
Robert first served from Lincoln Co., NC in 1779. At a later time he substituted for his brother-in-law George Cathey (1755-1840).
Robert Reed is listed on the 1790 census in Burke Co., NC in the same district with his wife’s family members including her brother William Cathey just four households away.
1790 Burke County, North Carolina, Morgan District, 1st Company
Pg |
Name |
Males 16+ |
Males under 16 |
Females |
Others |
Slaves |
88 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
- |
1 |
Robert Reed age 16+ (before 1774) 1-4-3-0-1
My analysis (who each person *might* be)
1m 16+ (before 1774) Robert Reed (c1757)
4m -16 (1774/1790) 1. Robert Cain (c1780) stepson
2. Daniel Cain (bef 1784) stepson
3. Son?
4. James Reed (1785) son
3f no age (bef 1790) 1. Elizabeth Cathey Cain Reed (c1750/55) wife
2. Daughter?
3. Daughter?
1 Slave
Buncombe County was formed from part of Burke in 1791 which included where the Reeds lived.
In Oct 1792 in Buncombe Court, Robert Reid and others were ordered to perform jury duty during the Jan 1793 session.
They are listed on the 1800 census in Buncombe. Unfortunately this census is alphabetical so neighbors can’t be determined from it.
1800 Buncombe County, North Carolina
Page |
Name |
M0-9
|
M10-15
|
M16-25
|
M26-44
|
M45+
|
F0-9
|
F10-15
|
F16-25
|
F26-44
|
F45+
|
FPC
|
Slaves
|
187 |
Robert Reed |
~ |
1 |
3 |
1 |
~ |
3 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
My analysis (who each person *might* be)
1m 26-44 (1755/1774) Robert Reed (c1757)
3m 16-25 (1774/1784) 1. Robert Cain (c1780) stepson
2. Daniel Cain (before 1784) stepson
3. Son?
1m 10-15 (1784/1790) James Reed (1785) son
1f 45+ (before 1755) Elizabeth Cathey Cain Reed (bef 1755) wife
3f 0-9 (1790/1800) 1. Elizabeth Reed (c1793) daughter
2. Daughter?
3. Daughter?
There is a Robert Reed (Read, Reid, etc.) who appears on the Williamson Co., TN tax lists beginning in 1800 and again each year through 1809. Each time taxed for one person (himself presumably), no land or slaves. In that last year he is excused from paying taxes. He wasn’t listed in 1810 or the next few years. I don’t believe this is the same Robert Reed. However, I include him because Andrew Neil, his brother-in-law, was listed also at least through 1805. Williamson County is where George Cathey’s two large Tennessee land grants were, so it’s entirely reasonable to think some of his sons-in-laws may have been living on it at this time. However, as our Robert Reed was still in North Carolina records during that same period, I suspect the one in Williamson is a different person.
On 17 May 1802 Robert Reed of Buncombe sold 14 acres to John T. Ford. The land was on the east side of Pigeon River where Ford resided. I don’t know when or how Robert Reed came by this land. (Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book 10, p. 106.)
Dobson either sold the same land to Robert Reed again on 19 Jul 1805 or it was another 320 acres or this was lease/release situation. This deed was witnessed by Thomas Love and James Read, who is Robert’s son. (Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book 9 p 328)
On 18 Oct 1803, Joseph Dobson of Burke sold 320 acres to Robert Reed of Buncombe. The land was on the Oconaluftee River which then was in Buncombe County. It is now mostly in Swain Co., NC though it forms a small portion of the border with Swain and Jackson Counties. It should be noted that the Oconaluftee was still partly in Indian Territory at this time. (Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book 9 p 22)
On 3 Aug 1804, Nathan Dever deeded land to David McDowell in Buncombe (later Haywood) on both sides of Crabtree Creek of Pigeon River. Witnesses were Samuel McMullin and Robert Reed. (Haywood Co., NC Deed Book A, p. 41.)
On 15 Dec 1804, Robert Reed received a State Land Grant for 200 acres on the west side of Pigeon River in Buncombe. It was grant number 1395, entered 21 Oct 1801, book 120, page 113. It was described in entry as being “below his line on the west bank of Pigeon River.” This suggests he already had land there. The survey was dated 20 Mar 1804 by John Patton. Chain bearers were Elihu Chambers and Robert Turner. It bordered George Cathey’s property (his brother-in-law). This same grant was recorded in Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book 10, p. 142
On 3 Aug 1805 Robert Reed deeded the 200 acres on the west side of Pigeon River to Andrew Swallow. Witnesses were George Cathey (his brother-in-law) and Jacob McFarland (George Cathey’s son-in-law). (Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book 10, p. 143)
Haywood County was formed in 1808 from western Buncombe and Indian lands. Robert Reed’s Oconaluftee River property fell into the new county. It would seem the Reeds moved to that land in 1807 or perhaps even before they were legally allowed to.
On 20 Feb 1807, Felix Walker of Rutherford deeded 250 acres on the west side of the Oconaluftee to Abram Enloe on John Hyde’s lower line. “Sd Walker is not to be liable if anyone has a better title to sd land, but sd Enloe is to take other lands to value, particularly the tract where Robert Reed now lives.” Signed by Felix Walker, Witnessed by Lind Whisspperil and Sarah Bryson. I’m not sure who this Sarah Bryson was. (See my Bryson pages for more information on that family.) (Haywood Co., NC Deed Book A, p. 481.)
Robert is listed on the 1810 census in Haywood. This census was alphabetical so we can’t determine neighbors. However, his son James was listed two lines away. William Cain and Robert Cain were listed on the same page with each other but many lines apart. I don’t know if William is part of this family or not, but I’ve included him below just in case.
1810 Census - Haywood County, North Carolina
Page |
Name |
M0-9
|
M10-15
|
M16-25
|
M26-44
|
M45+
|
F0-9
|
F10-15
|
F16-25
|
F26-44
|
F45+
|
FPC
|
Slaves
|
60 |
William Cain |
1 |
1 |
~ |
1 |
~ |
2 |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
60 |
Robert Cain |
1 |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
3 |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
72 |
Robert Reed |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
1 |
~ |
1 |
2 |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
72 |
James Reed |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
My analysis (who each person *might* be)
Robert Reed 00101-01201-0-0
1m 45+ (before 1765) Robert Reed (c1757)
1m 16-25 (1784/1794) Son or Stepson?
1f 45+ (before 1765) Elizabeth Cathey Cain Reed (1750/55) wife
2f 16-25 (1784/1794) 1. Elizabeth Reed (c1793) daughter
2. Daughter?
1f 10-15 (1794/1800) Daughter?
On 24 Apr 1812 John Hyde sold land to Jeremiah Stillwell being 50 acres on the Ravens Fork of Oconaluftee River. Robert Reed and Edwin Carter were witnesses. (Haywood Co., NC Deed Book A, p. 393.)
On 8 Jun 1813 Robert Reed was the bondsman for the marriage of George Reed to Sary Cornwell, daughter of Jesse Cornwell in Haywood Co., NC. That’s the last record I have for him in Haywood.
I didn’t find any record of him selling his Oconaluftee River land though. There are deeds in Haywood County as late as 1837 referring to it as adjoining property still in his name. It seems unlikely he still owned it that late, but it’s possible. Macon County was formed in 1828 from Haywood splitting this area, part of Oconaluftee in Macon, part still in Haywood. I didn’t find any Macon County deeds showing Robert Reed selling this land. In 1851 Jackson County was formed which took in all of Oconaluftee River. Robert Reed was dead by then. In 1871 Swain County was formed taking in most of the river.
Robert Reed moved to St. Clair Co., AL by ca 1820. There is an Alabama state census for 1820, though Robert Reed is not listed. However, Champion Langford is listed. He married Robert’s daughter Elizabeth in 1812. Samuel Reed, relationship unknown, is also listed. He could be Robert’s son or perhaps a nephew. Both Langford and Samuel Reed only had one male over 21 in their household meaning Robert Reed wasn’t residing with either of them.
Elizabeth Cathey Cain Reed died sometime between the 1810 census and the 1823 Wilson Co., TN court case that names her heirs. I don’t know if she died in North Carolina or after the move to Alabama.
In the 1823 Wilson Co., TN court case this is stated about her family:
Also Robert Cain & Daniel Cain are grandchildren by said George [Cathey] decd by his daughter Elizabeth who intermarried first with Robert Cain, also James Reed grand child of said George decd by his daughter Elizabeth by her second husband Robert Reed, the said Robert Cain, Robert Reed and Elizabeth now all dead.
The above says that Robert Reed was also dead but he definitely wasn’t. It’s seems that whoever drew up the list of heirs didn’t know that. They got a few other family facts wrong. For one thing it seems that Elizabeth had other children who weren’t named.
Robert Reed is not listed on the 1830 census but it seems very likely he was is the older man with his son-in-law Champion Langford in St. Clair Co., AL. Samuel Reed (1780/90) is four houses away, relationship unknown.
1830 Census - St. Clair County, Alabama
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+
|
230 |
Samuel Reed |
3 |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
|
Slaves=010000-000000 |
~ |
2 |
3 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
230 |
Champ Langford |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
|
Slaves=012000-120000 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
~ |
2 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
My analysis (who each person *might* be)
Champ Langford 0000000101-212102
1m 70-79 (1750/1760) Robert Reed (c1757) father-in-law
1m 50-59 (1770/1780) Champion Langford (1770/80)
2f 30-39 (1790/1800) 1. Elizabeth Reed Langford (c1793) wife
2. Sister? Sister-in-law?
1f 15-19 (1810/1815) Daughter?
2f 10-14 (1815/1820) 1. Daughter?
2. Daughter?
1f 5-9 (1820/1825) Mary Caroline Langford (c1820) daughter
2f 0-4 (1825/1830) 1. Daughter?
2. Teresa Langford (c1826) daughter
It was in 1832 that Robert Reed applied for his Revolutionary War Pension from St. Clair Co., AL.
He is listed on the 1835 pensioners census as Robert Reed, a resident of St. Clair Co., AL, aged 77, having served in the NC Militia.
Robert Reed is mentioned in an 1835 Haywood Co., NC deed. On 24 Oct 1835 Nelson G. Howell, Sheriff of Haywood sold land belonging to Thomas Grayham to Thomas Dever Junior, being 100 acres on the west side of Oconaluftee “joining land that Robert Reed bought from Joseph Dobson.” (Haywood Co., NC Deed Book C, p. 363.)
Robert Reed is listed on the 1840 census but only on the summary page as Robert Reed, age 75, pensioner. He is also listed on page 246 (B) with the same information. However, he isn’t on the preceding page as a head of household nor does he seem to be enumerated in any of the households on that page. He is on line 9 of the “B” page. However, there is noone on line 9 of the “A” page to associate him with. This is unusual. His son James Reed is listed in St. Clair County but has no one Robert’s age with him. His now widowed daughter Elizabeth has a man with her in 1840 in his 90s. Robert would have been 83 at this time, but I would guess this is probably him. He is not listed with her under the pensioners column though.
1840 Census - St. Clair County, Alabama
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+
|
234 |
Elizabeth Lankford |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
|
Slaves=412000-221000 |
~ |
~ |
2 |
1 |
1 |
~ |
~ |
1 |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
~ |
My analysis (who each person *might* be)
Elizabeth Lankford 010000000001-00211001
1m 90-99 (1740/1750) Robert Reed (c1757) father
1m 5-9 (1830/1835) Champ Langford (c1834) son
1f 20-29 (1810/1820) Daughter?
1f 15-19 (1820/1825) Mary Caroline Langford (c1820) daughter
2f 10-14 (1825/1830) 1. Daughter?
2. Teresa Langford (c1826) daughter
Robert Reed died on 16 Jan 1842 in St. Clair Co., AL according to his Pension file, which also said he left one child, Elizabeth Langford. He obviously had other children, but she was the only one mentioned.
Elizabeth Cathey Cain Reed had four proven children, three of them named in the 1823 court case: Robert Cain, Daniel Cain and James Reed. The fourth proven child, Elizabeth Reed Langford is proven by Robert Reed’s Revolutionary War Pension file as well as her marriage bond. Census records appear to show several other children as well.
1. Robert Cain was named in the 1823 court case. He was born ca 1779/80 in Burke Co., NC now Buncombe. He married Catherine Maxwell (maiden name per other researchers) ca 1800/1803 in Buncombe Co., NC. He is listed on the 1810 census in Haywood Co., NC. They moved to Missouri in the 1810s. There is no 1820 census for Missouri. They are listed on the 1830, 1840 and 1850 censuses in Washington Co., MO. Robert and wife had a large family.
2. Daniel Cain was named in the 1823 court case. Unfortunately that’s all I could find on him. Our Daniel was apparently still alive as of 1823, or at least whoever compiled the list of heirs for the suit thought so. Where was he? Looking at the 1830 census there are a few Daniel Cains listed, including two in Knox Co., KY, one born ca 1780/90 (which fits) and another born ca 1800/10 (too young). The younger was next door to widow Catherine Cain. The elder Daniel was a few houses from a Mathias W. Cain (1790/1800). This Daniel had 11 slaves. Are either of these men our Daniel? I think not, but I’m not positive. Another Daniel Cain (1770/80) is found in Jackson Co., AL in 1830. He had a large number of slaves. More research on the Daniel Cains of Knox Co., KY and Jackson Co., AL may prove one of them is ours or that none of them are.
3. James Reed was named in the 1823 court case. He was born 18 May 1785 per his tombstone. His 1850 census entry gives his birth place as Virginia which seems unlikely but possible. He married Rachel Ward on 11 Nov 1809 in Haywood Co., NC. They are listed on the 1810 census in Haywood. They moved to Missouri during the 1810s. The 1820 census isn’t available for Missouri, but they are listed in Coles Co., MO in 1830. Miller County was formed from Coles in 1837. That’s where they were listed in 1840 and 1850. James died there in 1857 and his wife there in 1873.
4. Elizabeth Reed was not named in the 1823 court case, however, she is a proven child of Robert Reed per her marriage bond and per his Revolutionary War Pension records. She was born ca 1792/93 in Buncombe Co., NC. She married Champion Langford (Lankford) on or after 16 Nov 1812 in Haywood Co., NC. Her marriage bond listed her father as Robert Reed. Her brother James Reed was bondsman. Mr. Langford was ten to twenty years her senior. They moved to St. Clair Co., AL almost immediately after marriage where they remained. He died there in the 1830s and she sometime after 1850.
5. William Cain was born ca 1765/1784 per his age on the 1810 census. That census record (1810 Haywood) is the only reason I have him listed here as a potential child of Elizabeth Cathey. If he wasn’t hers, then where did he come from? By 1810 he had a wife and four children. I have no other data on him. I didn’t find any likely matches for him on the 1850 census.
6. Samuel Reed was born ca 1780/90 per his age on the 1830 St. Clair Co., AL census. On that census and the 1820 state census he was listed just a few houses from Robert Reed’s daughter Elizabeth and husband Champion Langford. Samuel is the right age to be a son of Robert Reed. Being that near Elizabeth strongly suggests they are closely related. Of course he could be a nephew of Robert’s instead of his son. I lost him after 1830. I found one in 1840 Tishomingo Co., MS the right age, and also one in Cherokee Co., AL in 1840 the right age. One of those two could be the same one. I didn’t find a likely match in 1850.
7. George Reed is almost certainly a child of Robert Reed’s. I don’t know when he was born, though before ca 1792 if he was at least 21 when he married in 1813. On 8 Jun 1813 he obtained a marriage bond in Haywood Co., NC to marry Sary Cornwell, daughter of Jesse Cornwell. Robert Reed was the bondsman. I didn’t find them on the 1820 census. However, George apparently died in the 1820s for Sary Reid is listed as head of household on the 1830 census two houses from her father in Haywood Co., NC. Jesse Cornwell is listed as a neighbor of Robert Reed’s land on Oconaluftee in an 1837 Haywood deed. I wasn’t able to find Sarah on the 1840 or 1850 census. However, her father was in Cherokee Co., NC in 1840 and Macon in 1850.
For Family Group Sheet and other notes see my database pages for Elizabeth Cathey and Robert Cain and Elizabeth Cathey and Robert Reed.
Revised: September 3, 2023
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