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I (Marty Grant) am not related to this family as far as I know, but Arthur Graham might be related to my ancestor Jeffrey Graham (1784) in some fashion. They did not live too far apart and there are certain bits of circumstantial evidence that may link them.
Note: I need to dig into the Lincoln Co, NC records to find additional data on this family. Until then I'll just present what little I have been able to find from afar.
Arthur Graham was born ca 1755/65 (per census analysis). His 1800 census entry gives his age as 26-44, or born ca 1755/74. He is listed on an 1786 tax list as being over 21, so that means he was born before 1765. Combine the two records and you get ca 1755/65 as his birth range. A published source gives his birth year as "1760" but no documentation is provided. It does fit within the range proven by census and tax list.
I don't know where Arthur was born but Virginia is a possibility since he lived there prior to coming to Western North Carolina.
Arthur Graham is a proven son of Archibald and Margaret (---) Graham of Franklin Co, VA and Lincoln Co, NC. Arthur was named in Archibald's 1798 Will as his son and also named in two deeds of gift dated 1787.
Arthur Graham was listed as a Revolutionary War Soldier in the book "North Carolina Revolutionary War Soldiers, Patriots..." Volume Ii, page 72. That book stated he was a Private, but gave no details (nor documentation) for his service. I assume he served in Virginia where he was living up until the late 1780's.
Arthur Graham married Elizabeth --- before ca 1786. The Revolutionary War book I mentioned above states her maiden name was "Beaty", but I've not seen any source documentation for that, but it could be accurate. Elizabeth was born ca 1755/65 (per census analysis). I don't know who her parents were.
Arthur Graham, Archibald Graham (his father) and James Graham (relationship unknown) were listed on a 1786 Franklin County, Virginia Tax list. (Available online at Jeff Weaver's site). Arthur was taxed for 1 tithe (apparently himself), 1 white male over 21 (probably himself), 3 slaves under 16, 3 horses and 12 cattle.
Arthur Graham moved to Lincoln County, North Carolina at some point in the 1780's, but before 1790. He was named in two deeds of gifts (dated 1787) where his father gave property to grand daughter Sarah Graham. These deeds mention Arthur as being Archibald's son:
On 13 Aug 1787, Archibald Graham Sr made a deed of gift to his grand daughter Sarah Graham, daughter of "my son" William Graham and Susannah his wife of Franklin Co, VA. He gave her a negro girl named Mall about 9 years old. If Sarah should die without issue, Mall should go to the male heirs of "my two sons" Archibald and Arthur Graham. This deed was witnessed by Arthur Graham (son) and Jack Dillingham. It was proven in Court in October 1790. This deed does not show Archibald as a resident of Virginia, but another one the same day does (see below). (Recorded in Rutherford County Wills and Miscellaneous Records Book A page 49).
On the same date (13 Aug 1787), Archibald Graham Sr "of the Common Wealth of Virginia, County of Franklin", gave another deed of gift to grand daughter Sarah Graham, daughter of my son William and Susannah Graham. He gave one negro boy named Charles aged 11. If Sarah should die without heirs, Charles should go to the male heirs of my sons Archibald and Arthur Graham "after the death of my son William, provided he should survive his daughter." Witnesses were Archibald Graham Jr, Samuel (X) Ruph and Arthur Graham. Deed proven in Court in October 1790. (Recorded in Rutherford County Wills and Miscellaneous Records Book A page 50).
The two deeds above prove a great deal about Archibald's family, mainly that he was father to William (wife Susannah), Archibald Jr and Arthur Graham and that his family had connections in both Franklin Co, VA and Rutherford Co, NC.
Arthur Graham was not listed on the 1788 Franklin County Virginia tax list, though his father Archibald was. Perhaps this means that Arthur had moved to Lincoln by then.
Arthur Graham was listed on the 1790 census in Lincoln Co, NC. He was listed between Humphrey Parker and William Williams. James Graham (relation unknown) and Archibald Graham (his brother, I think, not his father) were not too far away but more than just a few households. Arthur's household was fairly large and I think it is possible that his father and mother were living with him and possibly a sibling or two. There is no way to be positive about who was actually living with him in 1790.
1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1790 Lincoln Co, NC pg 115 Arthur Graham 3-1-5-0-22 Analysis: 3 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) Arthur GRAHAM (1755/65) s/o Archibald & Margt Son? (Bef 1774) --> gone by 1800 Archibald GRAHAM (bef 1755) father Son? (Bef 1774) --> gone by 1800 1 Male(s) under 16 (1774/1790) Son? (1784/90) 5 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Elizabeth BEATY Graham (1755/65) wife Daughter? (1784/90) Daughter? (1784/90) Daughter? (Bef 1790) --> gone by 1800 Margaret --- Graham mother Daughter? (Bef 1774) --> gone by 1800
On 5 Oct 1790, Archibald Graham Sr of Lincoln Co, NC and William Graham of Rutherford Co, NC, in trust for Sarah Graham, daughter of William Graham and Susanna his wife. Archibald (for love, etc.) has give to Sarah Graham, his grand daughter, a tract of land on the South side of First Broad River being 300 acres originally granted to Robert Armstrong on 30 Oct 1765. Also another tract on the West side of Little Broad River being 400 acres granted to John Beaty 30 Oct 17--. Witnessed by Arthur Graham, and Archibald Dillingham. (Recorded in Rutherford County Wills and Miscellaneous Records Book A page 53).
On 8 Apr 1795 Elizabeth Sealing of Rutherford County sold Arthur Graham of Lincoln County, 100 acres on Grogg Creek in Rutherford County. Witnessed by Samuel Moore and John Graham (either Arthur's son or brother). (Rutherford Co, NC Deed Book 7 page 138).
On the same date (8 Apr 1795) the same parties made another deed for 100 acres on Grogg Creek. This may be a duplicate entry and not represent another deed. Same witnesses. (Rutherford Co, NC Deed Book 8 page 312).
On 28 Apr 1798 Arthur's father Archibald Graham made his Will in Lincoln County. He named (among others) his son Arthur Graham and also mentioned Arthur's son John Graham. Arthur was also named as one of the executors.
Arthur Graham was listed on the 1800 census in Lincoln County just a few names from his father Archibald and brother Archibald Jr. Unfortunately this list was alphabetical (within communities apparently) so I can't be sure if they really were near each other. The listing only shows 3 slaves whereas they had 22 in 1790 and 32 in 1810. At close inspection it seems like the "3" in the slave column in 1800 is followed by another digit that is cut off on the edge of the page.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Lincoln Co, NC pg 895 Arthur Graham 11010-42010-0-3 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Arthur GRAHAM (1755/65) s/o Archibald & Margt 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Son? (1784/90) --> gone by 1810 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Son? (1794/1800) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Elizabeth BEATY Graham (1755/65) wife 2 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone by 1810 Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone by 1810 4 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Daughter? (1790/1800) --> gone by 1810 Daughter? (1790/94) Daughter? (1794/1800) Daughter? (1794/1800)
On 2 Nov 1804, Arthur Graham made his Will in Lincoln County. I don't have a copy or complete transcript, but the abstract I have shows that he named his wife Elizabeth and sons William Graham and Lewes Graham. He also named sister Ann Long. Witnesses were John Carruth, James G. Dillingham and William Winter. It is interesting to note that he did not name his son John Graham who was named in the 1798 Will of Archibald Graham as being a son of Arthur. This could mean that John had died between 1798 and 1804 or that he was left out because he had already received an inheritance from his grandfather. The Will was proven in April 1805 court so Arthur must have died by then. The 1790 through 1810 census records seem to show many more children than are named in this Will.
Widow Elizabeth Graham was listed on the 1810 census in Lincoln County. She was not listed near any other Grahams.
1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Lincoln Co, NC pg 327 Elizabeth Graham 11000-22101-0-32 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Son? (1794/1800) 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? Grandson? (1800/10) 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1765) Elizabeth BEATY Graham (1755/65) wd/o Arthur 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Daughter? (1790/94) 2 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Daughter? (1794/1800) Daughter? (1794/1800) 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Daughter? (1800/10) Daughter? (1800/10)
Elizabeth was not listed on the 1820 census in Lincoln County so she may have died between 1810 and 1820 or else she was living with children in 1820 and not listed as head of household.
Only two children are proven by the Will of Arthur Graham and one more by his father's Will. However, the 1790, 1800 and 1810 census records show a much larger family. It is possible that all these other apparent children were not really theirs but I would assume they were and that they were just not named in the Will for some reason. A look at the original Will might show a clause such as "my other children" or something generic indicating he had other kids besides those mentioned by name. There are several Graham marriage records recorded in Lincoln County who might be some of these children but at present I have no way to prove who might belong here.
John Graham is a proven son of Arthur Graham as named in the 28 Apr 1798 Will of Archibald Graham, Arthur's father. He was not named in Arthur's 1804 Will though, so he may have been dead by then or just left out because he had already received an inheritance from his grandfather.
He is probably one of the "unknown sons" that were with Arthur and Elizabeth in 1790, 1800 and 1810, but I can't say which one he was. More research is needed in Lincoln County records.
There were two John Grahams listed in Lincoln County in 1800, both born ca 1755/74. Neither of these seem a likely match as probably too old to be Arthur's son. There was a younger John Graham (c1784/94) who married Mary Carruth in 1808. This one may be the same one for Arthur Graham was associated with the Carruth family, and this John is about the right age.
William Graham is a proven son of Arthur Graham as named in his 28 Nov 1804 Will. He is probably one of the "unknown sons" that were with Arthur and Elizabeth in 1790, 1800 and 1810, but I can't say which one he was.
I have not yet found any additional data on this William Graham. More research is needed in Lincoln County records.
Lewis Graham is a proven son of Arthur Graham as named in his 28 Nov 1804 Will. He is probably one of the "unknown sons" that were with Arthur and Elizabeth in 1790, 1800 and 1810, but I can't say which one he was. More research is needed in Lincoln County records.
The only Lewis Graham I've been able to find in Western North Carolina so far is Lewis Graham (1789) of nearby Buncombe County. I don't think they are one and the same person but it is certainly a possibility.
Unknown Son (bef 1774). Arthur Graham had an apparent son this age. He was home in 1790, aged 16+ (born before 1790), but gone by 1800 so probably married or dead by then.
This could be either John, William or Lewis Graham, proven sons of Arthur Graham. I have also considered the possibility that this was actually Arthur's father Archibald Graham (bef 1755) who was not listed anywhere else on the 1790 census. He could have been home with Arthur that year.
Unknown Son (bef 1774). Arthur Graham had an apparent son this age. He was home in 1790, aged 16+ (born before 1790), but gone by 1800 so probably married or dead by then.
This could be either John, William or Lewis Graham, proven sons of Arthur Graham.
Unknown Son (1784/90). Arthur Graham had an apparent son this age. He was home in 1790, aged "under 16" (born ca 1774/90), and still home in 1800, aged 10-15 (born ca 1784/90), but gone by 1810 so probably married or dead by then.
This could be either John, William or Lewis Graham, proven sons of Arthur Graham.
Unknown Daughter (bef 1790). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1790, no ages given (born before 1790), but gone by 1800 so probably married or dead by then.
I don't know who this daughter may have been. I have also considered the possibility that this was actually Arthur's mother Margaret Graham (bef 1755) who was not listed anywhere else on the 1790 census. She and husband Archibald could have been home with Arthur that year.
Unknown Daughter (bef 1790). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1790, no ages given (born before 1790), but gone by 1800 so probably married or dead by then.
I don't know who this daughter may have been. This could be Isabella Graham who married William Wilson in 1792. Their marriage bond was dated 20 Sep 1792 and had John Oats and Samuel Lindsey as bondsmen. John Oats was an executor for the Will of John Long, Arthur Graham's brother-in-law, so that does loosely connect this Isabell in with this family. She certain is a good prospect for this unknown daughter. More research is needed though.
Unknown Daughter (1784/90). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1790, no ages given (born before 1790), and home in 1800 aged 10-15 (born ca 1784/90), but gone by 1810 so probably married or dead by then.
I don't know who this daughter may have been. There were two Graham marriages recorded in the 1800-1810 period one of whom might be this daughter. Washington Green L. Foley (?) and Catey Greyham dated 14 Nov 1804, and Richard Quinn and Polley Greyham dated 3 Jan 1810. Abner McAfee was bondsman for both.
Unknown Daughter (1784/90). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1790, no ages given (born before 1790), and home in 1800 aged 10-15 (born ca 1784/90), but gone by 1810 so probably married or dead by then.
I don't know who this daughter may have been. There were two Graham marriages recorded in the 1800-1810 period one of whom might be this daughter. Washington Green L. Foley (?) and Catey Greyham dated 14 Nov 1804, and Richard Quinn and Polley Greyham dated 3 Jan 1810. Abner McAfee was bondsman for both.
Unknown Son (1794/1800). Arthur Graham had an apparent son this age. He was home in 1800 aged "under 10" (born ca 1790/1800), and home in 1810 with widow Elizabeth, aged 10-15 (born ca 1794/1800).
I don't know who this son may have been.
Unknown Daughter (1790/1800). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1800 aged "under 10" (born ca 1790/1800), but gone by 1810 so probably married or dead by then.
Unknown Daughter (1790/94). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1800 aged "under 10" (born ca 1790/1800), and home in 1810 with widow Elizabeth, aged 16-25 (born ca 1784/94).
I don't know who this daughter may have been.
Unknown Daughter (1794/1800). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1800 aged "under 10" (born ca 1790/1800), and home in 1810 with widow Elizabeth, aged 10-15 (born ca 1794/1800).
I don't know who this daughter may have been.
Unknown Daughter (1794/1800). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1800 aged "under 10" (born ca 1790/1800), and home in 1810 with widow Elizabeth, aged 10-15 (born ca 1794/1800).
I don't know who this daughter may have been.
Unknown Son (1800/10). Arthur Graham had an apparent son this age. He was home in 1810 with widow Elizabeth, aged "under 10" (born ca 1800/10). If he was Arthur's child then he had to have been born between 1800 and ca 1805 when he died.
I don't know who this son may have been.
Unknown Daughter (1800/10). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1810 with widow Elizabeth, aged "under 10" (born ca 1800/10). If she was Arthur's child then she had to have been born between 1800 and ca 1805 when he died.
I don't know who this daughter may have been.
Unknown Daughter (1800/10). Arthur Graham had an apparent daughter this age. She was home in 1810 with widow Elizabeth, aged "under 10" (born ca 1800/10). If she was Arthur's child then she had to have been born between 1800 and ca 1805 when he died.
I don't know who this daughter may have been.
Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
1. Arthur1 Graham, born 1755/65; died abt Apr 1805 in Lincoln Co, NC, son of Archibald Graham and Margaret (---). He married bef 1786 in Franklin Co, VA Elizabeth Beatty, born 1755/65; died aft 1810 in Lincoln Co, NC.
Children of Arthur Graham and Elizabeth Beatty were as follows:
2 i John2 Graham, born bef 28 Apr 1798 in Lincoln Co, NC.
3 ii William2 Graham, born bef 28 Nov 1804 in Lincoln Co, NC.
4 iii Lewis2 Graham, born bef 28 Nov 1804 in Lincoln Co, NC; died 1839.
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