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I (Marty Grant) am a 5th Great Grand nephew of William Stroud.
William Stroud was born ca 1775/84 per census analysis. In 1790 he was "under 16" and still home with his parents (born ca 1774/90). In 1800 he was age 16-25 and still with parents (born ca 1774/84). In 1810 he was age 26-44, or born ca 1765/84. In 1820 he was 26-44 (born ca 1775/94). Combine all of these and you get ca 1775/84. He died before the 1830 census, so I couldn't narrow it down any further.
William Stroud was probably born in Orange County, North Carolina, assuming he was the son of Peter Stroud Sr as most researchers believe. They lived in southern Orange County along the Chatham County border.
William Stroud is probably a son of Peter Stroud (Sr) and Rebecca ---, (or of Peter's first wife Naomi) but that is not proven. Peter Sr did live a Will, but it was lost with so many other Burke County records during the Civil War. William Stroud was neighbors with Peter Sr and the other Strouds, and it seems very likely that they were father and son, but Ive seen no hard evidence that they were, but circumstantial evidence supports it and there seems no other option. Also, a 1922 letter from Ed Anderson (Grandson of Jesse Stroud) to John G. Stroud (grandson of William Stroud) stated that their grandfathers (Jesse and William) were brothers to Peter Stroud Jr and that all were sons of Peter Stroud Sr. We can only assume that Ed Anderson had personal family knowledge since he was not very far removed from that generation.
In the late 1780's, William Stroud moved with his parents from Orange County to Burke County and settled in the Muddy Creek region (now McDowell County).
William was apparently still home with his parents for the 1790 census (age "under 16", born ca 1774/90) in Burke County.
William seems to still be home with his parents in 1800 (age 16-25, born ca 1774/84).
Sometime between 1800 and ca 1805, William Stroud married Delilah --- in Burke (now McDowell) Co, NC. She was born ca 1788/89 (per 1850 census) in North Carolina. I don't know what her maiden name is, but some researchers have suggested it was "Hicks", for they did name a son "John Hicks Stroud", and they were neighbors to the Hicks family. I have no idea if she was a Hicks though, but it is certainly possible.
William Stroud was listed on the 1805 tax list in Burke County in Captain Armstrong's Company.
William Stroud was not found in Burke County for the 1810 census. However, a "William Strowd" was listed in Surry County (several miles north east) and, though I can't prove it, I believe this is the same William Stroud. I can't explain why he moved to Surry County, but his 1810 census enumerations are a good match for our William, and to my knowledge, there is no other claim on this Surry County William. Keep in mind that this may not be our William at all, but here is the listing anyway:
1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Surry Co, NC pg 194 William Strowd 30010-20010 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) William STROUD (1775/84) s/o Peter Sr 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Son? (1800/10) --> gone by 1820 Son? (1802/04) James L. STROUD (1809/10) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Delilah (-) Stroud (1788/89) wife 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Lois STROUD (1804/05) daughter Rebecca (1804/10) daughter
If that was the same William in Surry, then he was back in Burke by 1815.
William Stroude was listed on the 1815 tax list for Burke County in Captain Hemphill's Company. He was listed with 1 Poll (himself), and 170 acres, valued at $225. His father Peter Sr was also listed as was his brother Peter Stroud Jr.
William Stroud was listed on the 1820 census in Burke County. Brother Peter Stroud Jr was just a few houses away. He was listed as William Sr because his nephew William Stroud (c1800) was now of age, and they had to distinguish themselves.
1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Burke Co, NC pg 39 William Stroud Sr 511110-02010 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) William STROUD (1775/84) s/o Peter 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Son? (1802/04) 1 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) * 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) James L. STROUD (1809/10) son 5 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Peter E. STROUD (1812/13) --> Hd in 1830 Merritt B. STROUD (1810/15) son William M. STROUD (1810/15) son Jesse STROUD (1818) son John Hicks STROUD (1820) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Delilah () Stroud (1788/89) wife 2 Female(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Lois STROUD (1804/05) --> m 1824 Rebecca STROUD (1804/10) --> m 1824
On 22 Jul 1822, William Stroud signed as bondsman for the marriage bond of his sister Fanny Stroud to marry John Morris in Burke County.
Sometime between July 22, 1822 and July of 1823, William Stroud died. A Court record dated July 1823 shows that William Stroud was dead, and that his spouse was Delia, and that Peter Stroud was administrator. I don't know if this was his father or brother. Delilah ("Delia") was appointed guardian of the minor orphans of William Stroud deceased "to wit: Lois, Rebecca, James, Peter, Merritt, William, Jesse, Hicks and Nancy Stroud."
The above record proves all (or most of) the children of William Stroud. An "orphan" was anyone under 21 years of age who's father had died. It didn't matter that the mother was still living, by law they were considered "infants" and "orphans". There was an apparent older son born ca 1802/04 per the census who was not named here. It is possible that child had died, or that he was already 21 or up by the time of this record.
Delilah Stroud was listed on the 1830 census in Burke County. She was next door to Gardner Stearns, who might be related somehow.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Burke Co, NC pg 191 Delila Stroud 1023100000000-0100001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) James L. STROUD (1810) son --> hd 1840 3 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Peter E. STROUD (1812/13) son --> Hd 1840 Merritt STROUD (1810/15) --> gone by 1840 William STROUD (1810/15) --> gone by 1840 2 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Jesse STROUD (1819) son John H. STROUD (1820) son 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Grandson? Nephew? (1825/30) 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1780-1790) Delilah () Stroud (1788/89) wd/o William 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Nancy STROUD (1822/23) daughter
Delilah Stroud was listed on the 1840 census in Burke County.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Burke Co, NC pg 344 Deliah Stroud 0020200000000-0002000100000 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Jesse STROUD (1818) son --> gone by 1850 John H. STROUD (1820) son 2 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Grandson? Nephew? (1825/30) > gone by 1850 Grandson? (1825/30) * Not in 1830 --> gone 1850 1 Female(s) 50-59 (1780-1790) Delilah () Stroud (1788/89) wd/o William 2 Female(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Nancy STROUD (1822/23) --> m 1849 Granddaughter? (1820/25) * Not 1830 -> gone 1850
In 1842, McDowell County was formed from part of Burke County, including the Muddy Creek area where the Strouds lived.
Delilah was listed on the 1850 census in McDowell County just a few houses from Margaret Curtis Stroud (widow of Peter Stroud Jr), her sister-in-law.
1850 McDOWELL CO, NC Page 270 House/Family # 221/ 221 - Twp STROUD DELILAH 61 F W NC 1788/1789 STROUD JOHN H 29 M W FARMER 400 NC 1820/1821
I don't know the source for this date, but Delilah Stroud died on 7 Mar 1852 in McDowell County.
William and Delilah had nine children as proven by the Guardian record dated 1823. Census records seem to reveal a few more who may have died by then, or already been over 21 so not listed. There were some "extra" people with Delilah in 1830 and 1840 who couldn't be her children, but could be grandkids or nieces and nephews. I'm including them here just to make note of them.
Unknown Female (1820/25) Niece? Granddaughter?
Unknown Male (1825/30) Nephew? Grandson?
Unknown Male (1825/30) Nephew? Grandson?
I have no clue who this might have been. He was not named in the 1823 Guardian record, but if he was over 21 then he wouldn't have been named.
I have no clue who this might have been. He was not named in the 1823 Guardian record, but if he was over 21 then he wouldn't have been named. If he was 17 in June, 1820, he could have been 21 by July 1823.
Lois Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
On 9 Jan 1824, Henry Reel obtained a marriage bond in Burke County to marry Louis Stroud. E. Morgan was bondsman. Henry Reel was born ca 1804/05 in North Carolina. I don't know who his parents were.
They were listed on the 1830 census in Burke County.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Burke Co, NC pg 183 Henry Reel 2100100000000-1001000000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Henry REEL (1804/05) 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) William REEL (1824/25) son 2 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daniel REEL (1825/26) son George REEL (1827/28) son 1 Female(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Lois STROUD Reel (1804/05) wife 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Mary A. REEL (1829/30) daughter
I was unable to locate Henry Reel on the 1840 census.
They were listed on the 1850 census in McDowell County. The were next door to John Morris, widower of Fanny Stroud, Lois' Aunt.
1850 McDOWELL CO, NC Page 256 House/Family # 24/ 24 - Twp REEL HENRY 45 M W FARMER 1500 NC 1804/1805 REEL LOUIS 45 F W NC 1804/1805 REEL WILLIAM 25 M W LABORER NC 1824/1825 REEL DANIEL 24 M W LABORER NC 1825/1826 REEL GEORGE 22 M W FARMER NC 1827/1828 REEL MARY A 20 F W NC 1829/1830 REEL JOHN 18 M W NC 1831/1832 REEL JAMES R 16 M W NC 1833/1834 REEL DILLY C 14 F W NC 1835/1836 REEL NANCY 13 F W NC 1836/1837 REEL ELIJAH 8 M W NC 1841/1842 REEL CHARITY 4 F W NC 1845/1846
Henry Reel died sometime between 1850 and 1860 in McDowell County.
Lois and children were listed on the 1860 census in McDowell, still next door to John Morris. Stephen Hensley was living with them. He was a brother to Lois' son-in-law John Hensley, both sons of James A. Hensley (1801) of Rutherford County.
1860 McDOWELL CO, NC Page 389 House/Family # 611/ 611 -- Twp SUGAR HILL P.O. REEL LOAS 54 F W NC 1805/1806 REEL MARY 26 F W NC 1833/1834 REEL NANCY 20 F W NC 1839/1840 REEL CHARITY 15 F W NC 1844/1845 HENSLEE STEPHEN 22 M W LABORER NC 1837/1838
Lois was still in McDowell for the 1870 census in Sugar Hill Township. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
I didn't find Lois on the 1880 census, so she may have died by then.
Rebecca Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
On 11 Dec 1824, John McCasling (McCaslin) obtained a marriage bond in Burke County to marry Becky Stroud. William Bright was the bondsman. John was born ca 1801/02 (per 1860 census), in North Carolina. I don't know who his parents are.
They are listed on the 1830 census in Burke County. They were listed between Curtis Sanders and Matthew Mashburn (not the one who married Susannah Stroud). None of the Strouds were nearby.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Burke Co, NC pg 181 John McCaslin 0000100000000-2000100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) John McCASLIN (1801/02) 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Rebecca STROUD McCaslin (1804/05) wife 2 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? Daughter?
The 1830 census record was the last I had on John and Rebecca until I was contacted by cousin Don W. Allen who informed me that this family moved to Van Buren County, Arkansas (as did other Strouds later on).
Don stated that he was unable to locate them on the 1840 census, and I have met with the same results. They did not seem to be in Burke County still then, nor in Arkansas. I manually searched through every page of the Van Buren census, and didn't find them. Perhaps they were "en-route" during the census year, and were missed by the census taker. Since Rebecca's Stroud siblings didn't go to Van Buren until 1849, it seems reasonable that the McCaslins didn't go until around then either.
Don also told me that he was unable to find them in 1850. There was one in Indiana but it wasn't him, and there was one on the index in Louisiana, but I was unable to find him on the actual census. I read all the pages in Van Buren Co, AR near the Strouds, but found no trace of the McCaslins.
Don tells me that they were listed there in 1860. I looked them up and found them there in Liberty Township. They had no children at home with them by this time.
1860 VAN BUREN CO, AR Page 339 House/Family # 14/ 14 -- LIBERTY Twp LIBERTY SPRINGS P.O. McCASLIN JOHN 58 M W FARMER 450 NC 1801/1802 McCASLIN REBECCA 55 F W NC 1804/1805
They were still there in 1870. They were living with Wiley Bass (c1847 NC) and Celia Bass (c1847 IL). Is Celia their daughter? If so, then that may explain where the family was in 1850, since she was born in Illinois in 1847. There was also a widow Caroline Gosnell (c1830 NC) living with them. Another daughter perhaps?
1870 VAN BUREN CO, AR Page 45 House/Family # 48/ 48--LIBERTY Twp LIBERTY SPRINGS P.O. BASS WILEY 23 M W FARMER NC 1846/1847 BASS CELIA 23 F W KEEPING HOUSE IL 1846/1847 McCASLAND JOHN 66 M W FARMER NC 1803/1804 McCASLAND REBECCA 60 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1809/1810 GOSNELL CAROLINE 40 F W AT HOME NC 1829/1830 GOSNELL CALEDNOIA 16 F W AR 1853/1854 GOSNELL OREGON 15 F W AR 1854/1855 GOSNELL MARGARET 10 F W AR 1859/1860
I was unable to locate them on the 1880 census. They may have both died before then.
James Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
He was apparently home with his widowed mother in 1830 (age 20-29, born ca 1800/10).
James married Ann Morgan in 1840 in Rutherford County. They were still in Burke for the 1840 census, but by 1849 had moved to Van Buren County, Arkansas and were listed there through the 1880 census.
See their own page for additional information.
Peter Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
He was apparently home with his widowed mother in 1830 (age 15-19, born ca 1810/15).
He was called "Little Peter" to distinguish him from his older cousin "Big" Peter Stroud (1807).
Peter married Mary Matilda Humphries before 1838 in Burke County. They lived in Burke, later McDowell for a time, then moved to Gordon County, Georgia in the 1850's.
See their own page for additional information.
He was apparently home with his parents in 1820 (age "under 10", born ca 1810/20).
Merritt Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
He was apparently home with his widowed mother in 1830 (age 15-19, born ca 1810/15).
Merritt was not listed on the 1835 voter list in Burke County as were so many of the other male Strouds (who were over 21 at that time). This is probably due to the fact that he had already moved to Monroe County, Tennessee by then. I don't know what drew him over there.
Merit Stroud was listed on the 1836 Tax list in Monroe County, Tennessee. He had no land, but was taxed for one poll (himself).
Merritt Stroud was probably married by this time (ca 1836), but I have not found any record of his wife. She apparently died before 1840, for his 1840 census entry showed no females at all, but his household had 2 males under age 5 (born ca 1835/40), suggesting he had married by ca 1835 or shortly after that.
By 1840, Merritt had moved to neighboring Polk County, Tennessee and was listed on the 1840 census there. There were quite a number of Green families listed nearby, perhaps those are his Green cousins.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Polk Co, TN pg 8 Merrit Stroud 2000100000000-0000000000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Merritt B. STROUD (1810/15) s/o William & Delilah 2 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Son? (1835/40) John Oliver STROUD (1834/35) son? Son? (1835/40)
On 24 Dec 1840, Merritt obtained a marriage bond in neighboring McMinn County, Tennessee to marry Rebecca Proffitt. I have not found any additional data on her yet.
Apparently, they moved back to McDowell County, for on 26 Aug 1844, Merritt Stroud entered 100 acres of land (Entry # 157) on Muddy Creek adjoining the heirs of William Stroud, deceased.
Merritt was noticeably absent from an 1847 deed where most of his siblings sold a portion of their inheritance. This could mean he was dead or was out of state again.
I have found no record of Merritt B. Stroud after his 1844 land entry in McDowell County. He may have died in the 1844-1850 time-frame, in McDowell Co, NC or moved somewhere else and died, but before 1850. I did not find Rebecca on the 1850 census either.
According to the 1840 census, Merritt had two sons, both born ca 1835/40. I believe one of those is John Oliver Stroud (c1835) who was with Enoch C. Stroud in 1850 in McDowell Co, NC, and later moved to Towns Co, GA. John Oliver was born in Tennessee, and he did name his eldest son "Merritt B. Stroud", so it does seem likely that he is Merritt's son. I have not identified the other son.
William Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
He was apparently home with his widowed mother in 1830 (age 15-19, born ca 1810/15).
"W. M. Stroud" was one of the purchasers at the estate sale of his Uncle Peter Stroud (1765/70) on 27 Nov 1834.
William was listed on the 1840 census in Burke County. He was living alone, so not yet married. He was next door to brother Peter E. Stroud and next to Gardner Stearns who was either related to the Strouds or a close friend for his name appeared on numerous Stroud records.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Burke Co, NC pg 341 William M. Stroud 0000100000000-0000000000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) William M. STROUD (1810/15) s/o Wm & Delilah
On 24 Mar 1845, William Stroud entered 50 acres (Entry # 236) on North Muddy Creek adjoining William Stroud, deceased (his father).
On 4 Oct 1847 William and several siblings deeded some of their inheritance to Edward H. Grant: James Stroud, Peter Stroud, William Stroud, Jesse Stroud, Hicks Stroud and Nancy Stroud, heirs of William Stroud, deceased. Witnesses were Samuel Deal and S. B. Erwin. (McDowell Co, NC Deed Book 1 page 472).
The above deed (4 Oct 1847) is the last record I've found for William M. Stroud. He may have died before 1850, or moved away somewhere. I have not yet found any likely candidates, though there were lots of William Strouds listed in 1850 in other states. None of them (that I found) were of the proper age and born in North Carolina.
I think he did die, because there is an Estate record dated 1850 in McDowell County for a "William Stroud" and another one dated 1853, both have John H. Stroud (his brother) as Administrator. I have not seen these estates (only the index), but I'd wager this was William M. Stroud.
Jesse Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
He was apparently home with his widowed mother in 1830 (age 10-14, born ca 1815/20) and still apparently home with her in 1840 (age 20-29, born ca 1810/20).
Jesse Stroud married Mary Wiggins in 1841 in Monroe Co, TN (but was back in McDowell right after that). They moved to Van Buren County, Arkansas ca 1849.
See their own page for additional information.
Hicks Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
He was apparently home with his widowed mother in 1830 (age 10-14, born ca 1815/20). He was still home in 1840 (age 20-29, born ca 1810/20).
On 21 Aug 1845 Hicks Stroud entered 50 acres of land (Entry # 292) on North Muddy Creek adjoining Zachariah Hawkins.
On 4 Oct 1847 Hicks and several siblings deeded some of their inheritance to Edward H. Grant: James Stroud, Peter Stroud, William Stroud, Jesse Stroud, Hicks Stroud and Nancy Stroud, heirs of William Stroud, deceased. Witnesses were Samuel Deal and S. B. Erwin. (McDowell Co, NC Deed Book 1 page 472).
On 9 Nov 1848, John H. Stroud was bondsman for the McDowell County marriage bond of James M. Hicks and Jane Erwin.
He was home with his widowed mother for the 1850 census.
1850 McDOWELL CO, NC Page 270 House/Family # 221/ 221 - Twp STROUD DELILAH 61 F W NC 1788/1789 STROUD JOHN H 29 M W FARMER 400 NC 1820/1821
On 3 Nov 1852, John H. Stroud obtained a marriage bond in McDowell County to marry Neoma Elliott. James McNelly was bondsman. Naomi was born ca 1834/35, daughter of John and Mary (---) Elliott.
On 15 Dec 1856, John H. Stroud entered 50 acres (Entry # 1407) on Muddy Creek adjoining John G. Elliott.
On 15 Dec 1856, John H. Stroud entered 200 acres (Entry # 1408) on Big Buck Creek adjoining land he bought from John Elliott Sr.
They were listed on the 1860 census in McDowell County.
1860 McDOWELL CO, NC Page 318 House/Family # 124/ 124 -- Twp MARION P.O. STROUD JOHN H 29 M W FARMER 500 230 NC 1830/1831 STROUD OMA 28 F W NC 1831/1832 STROUD MARY 6 F W NC 1853/1854 STROUD MARTHA 5 F W NC 1854/1855 STROUD JOHN L 3 F W NC 1856/1857 STROUD AMY W 1 F W NC 1858/1859
Naomi Elliott Stroud died sometime in the late 1860's.
John Hicks Stroud married Clarissa Silver before 1870. I don't know the source for her maiden name.
They were listed on the 1870 census in McDowell County.
1870 McDOWELL CO, NC Page 622B House/Family # 20/ 23--MARION Twp STROUD JOHN H 50 M W FARMER 800 300 NC 1819/1820 STROUD CLARISA 29 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1840/1841 STROUD MARY M 16 F W NC 1853/1854 STROUD MARTHA 15 F W NC 1854/1855 STROUD JOHN G 12 M W NC 1857/1858 STROUD AVERY W 11 M W NC 1858/1859 STROUD ISAAC 7 M W NC 1862/1863 STROUD JAMES A 0 M W 10/12 (July) NC 1869/1870
They were still in McDowell for the 1880 census. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Nancy Stroud was named in the Jul 1823 Guardianship record as a minor orphan of William Stroud, deceased.
She was apparently home with her widowed mother in 1830 (age 5-9, born ca 1820/25). She was still home in 1840 (age 15-19, born ca 1820/25).
On 4 Oct 1847 Nancy and several siblings deeded some of their inheritance to Edward H. Grant: James Stroud, Peter Stroud, William Stroud, Jesse Stroud, Hicks Stroud and Nancy Stroud, heirs of William Stroud, deceased. Witnesses were Samuel Deal and S. B. Erwin. (McDowell Co, NC Deed Book 1 page 472).
On 18 Jan 1848, Alexander West obtained a marriage bond to marry Nancy Stroud. Thomas Wilson was the bondsman. Alexander was born ca 1822/23 in South Carolina.
Around 1849, the Wests along with several of Nancy's siblings moved west to Van Buren County, Arkansas.
They were listed on the 1850 census in Van Buren County in fairly close proximity to Nancy's brothers Jesse and James.
1850 VAN BUREN CO, AR Page 320B House/Family # 338/ 338 - INDEPENDENCE Twp WEST ALEXANDER 27 M W FARMER SC 1822/1823 WEST NANCY 27 F W NC 1822/1823 WEST REBECCA E 1 F W NC 1848/1849
They were still in Van Buren for the 1860 census.
1860 VAN BUREN CO, AR Page 353 House/Family # 98/ 101 -- CRAIG Twp CUMMFORT P.O. WEST ALEX 38 M W FARMER 320 NC 1821/1822 WEST NANCY 38 F W NC 1821/1822 WEST REBECCA E 11 F W NC 1848/1849 WEST WILLIAM Mc 6 M W AR 1853/1854 WEST MADISON J 2 M W AR 1857/1858 WEST JAMES MONROE 0 M W 3/12 AR 1859/1860
Alexander West died between 1860 and 1870, perhaps due to the Civil War.
Nancy was listed as head of household for the 1870 census.
1870 VAN BUREN CO, AR Page 11 House/Family # 38/ 38--CRAIG Twp P.O. WEST NANCY 46 F W WIDOW 800 150 NC 1823/1824 WEST REBECCA E 20 F W NC 1849/1850 WEST WILLIAM McK 14 M W AR 1855/1856 WEST MADISON 12 M W AR 1857/1858 WEST JAMES MONROE 10 M W AR 1859/1860
Nancy was listed on the 1880 census with her daughter Rebecca and her husband. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
I have no idea who she might have been.
I have a strong suspicion that this is Matthew Stroud (c1829 NC) who was a neighbor of the other members of this family in Van Buren Co, AR in 1850 and 1860. His relationship to the William and Delilah family is unknown, but I can think of three possibilities:
One: He is a grandson of William and Delilah, and therefore a nephew to Jesse, James, etc. This would mean that his father was a son of William and Delilah. The only flaw with this theory is that William had no identified son old enough or who was married by 1829.
Two: He is a son of Delilah, born well after the death of her husband, and therefore "out of wedlock". I have no proof to back this up, but it is certainly a possibility.
Three: He is a cousin to children of William and Delilah, but who was close enough that he followed them to Arkansas.
Persons researching this family :
1. William1 Stroud, born 1775/84 in Orange Co, NC; died 1822/23 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC), son of Peter Stroud and Rebecca (---). He married in 1800/05 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC) Delilah (---), born 1788/89 in Burke Co, NC; died 7 Mar 1852 in McDowell Co, NC.
Children of William Stroud and Delilah (---) were as follows:
+ 2 i Lois2 Stroud, born 1804/05 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1870 in McDowell Co, NC. She married Henry Reel.
3 ii Rebecca2 Stroud, born 1804/05 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1870 in Van Buren Co, AR. She married on 11 Dec 1824 in Burke Co, NC John McCasling, born 1801/02 in NC; died aft 1870 in Van Buren Co, AR.
+ 4 iii James L2 Stroud, born 1809/10 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Van Buren Co, AR. He married Ann Morgan.
+ 5 iv Peter E2 Stroud, born 1812/13 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Floyd Co, GA. He married Mary Matilda Humphries.
+ 6 v Merritt B2 Stroud, born 1810/15 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 26 Aug 1844 in McDowell Co, NC. He married (1) ? (---); (2) Rebecca Proffitt.
7 vi William M2 Stroud, born 1810/15 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died 1847/50 in McDowell Co, NC.
+ 8 vii Jesse2 Stroud, born 8 Oct 1818 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died 23 Feb 1899 in Hickory Co, MO. He married Mary Wiggins.
+ 9 viii John Hicks2 Stroud, born 1820 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died 18 Nov 1895 in McDowell Co, NC. He married (1) Naomi Elliott; (2) Clarissa Silver.
+ 10 ix Nancy2 Stroud, born 1822/23 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Van Buren Co, AR. She married Alexander West.
Generation 2
2. Lois2 Stroud (William1), born 1804/05 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1870 in McDowell Co, NC. She married on 9 Jan 1824 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC) Henry Reel, born 1804/05 in NC; died 1850/60 in McDowell Co, NC.
Children of Lois Stroud and Henry Reel were as follows:
11 i William3 Reel, born 1824/25 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC). He married in 1852 in Rutherford Co, NC Sarah Allen.
12 ii Daniel3 Reel, born 1825/26 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC). He married on 6 Aug 1850 in Rutherford Co, NC Nancy C Hensley, born 1831/32 in Rutherford Co, NC, daughter of James A Hensley and Sarah "Sally" Morgan.
13 iii George3 Reel, born 1827/28 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC).
14 iv Mary A3 Reel, born 1829/30 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC).
15 v John3 Reel, born 1831/32 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC).
16 vi James R3 Reel, born 1833/34 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC).
+ 17 vii Dilly C3 Reel, born 1835/36 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC). She married John Hensley.
18 viii Nancy3 Reel, born 1836/37 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC).
19 ix Elijah3 Reel, born 1841/42 in McDowell Co, NC.
20 x Charity3 Reel, born 1845/46 in McDowell Co, NC. She married in McDowell Co, NC Joseph Davis.
4. James L2 Stroud (William1), born 1809/10 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Van Buren Co, AR. He married on 20 Feb 1840 in Rutherford Co, NC Ann Morgan, born 1819/20 in Rutherford Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Van Buren Co, AR, daughter of Abner Morgan and Elizabeth Wilkerson.
Children of James L Stroud and Ann Morgan were as follows:
21 i Abner Wiley3 Stroud, born 1840/41 in McDowell Co, NC; died 1861/65 in Civil War. He married in Van Buren Co, AK Rosie Sugg.
+ 22 ii William3 Stroud, born 1841/42 in McDowell Co, NC; died 1933. He married Esther S Bost.
+ 23 iii John Hicks3 Stroud, born 9 Apr 1845 in McDowell Co, NC; died 30 Jan 1939 in Pope Co, AR. He married (1) Nancy Jane Cunningham; (2) Laura Jackson.
24 iv Nancy J3 Stroud, born 1848/49 in Van Buren Co, AK. She married in Van Buren Co, AK Alexander W Morgan, born 1847 in McDowell Co, NC; died in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK, son of Moses Morgan and Martha Ledbetter.
+ 25 v James C "Jim"3 Stroud, born 1850/51 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK. He married (1) Georgia A (---); (2) Delilah Mills.
+ 26 vi Isaac W3 Stroud, born 29 Mar 1853 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK; died 10 Jul 1932 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK. He married Martha Suggs.
27 vii Caroline3 Stroud, born 5 Mar 1857 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK; died 14 Nov 1916. She married in Van Buren Co, AK Bud Lewis.
+ 28 viii Robert M3 Stroud, born 1858/59 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK. He married Mary Samantha Driver.
+ 29 ix Price3 Stroud, born 3 Mar 1862 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK; died 1922. He married Mary Driver.
5. Peter E2 Stroud (William1), born 1812/13 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Floyd Co, GA. He married bef 3 Sep 1837 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC) Mary Matilda Humphries, born 1815/16 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Floyd Co, GA, daughter of David Humphries.
Children of Peter E Stroud and Mary Matilda Humphries were as follows:
30 i Nancy M3 Stroud, born 1837/38 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC).
31 ii A Eliza3 Stroud, born 1841/42 in McDowell Co, NC.
32 iii William3 Stroud, born 1843/44 in McDowell Co, NC.
33 iv Mary C3 Stroud, born 1845/46 in McDowell Co, NC.
34 v D Elizabeth3 Stroud, born 1848/49 in McDowell Co, NC.
35 vi James3 Stroud, born 1851/52 in Gordon Co, GA.
36 vii Emily3 Stroud, born 1854/55 in Gordon Co, GA.
37 viii John3 Stroud, born 1856/57 in Gordon Co, GA.
6. Merritt B2 Stroud (William1), born 1810/15 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 26 Aug 1844 in McDowell Co, NC. He married (1) bef 1835 in Monroe Co, TN ? (---), died 1835/40 in Polk Co, TN; (2) on 24 Dec 1840 in McMinn Co, TN Rebecca Proffitt.
Children of Merritt B Stroud and ? (---) were as follows:
+ 38 i John Oliver3 Stroud, born 1833/34 in TN. He married Sarah A (---).
8. Jesse2 Stroud (William1), born 8 Oct 1818 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died 23 Feb 1899 in Hickory Co, MO. He married on 17 Mar 1841 in Monroe Co, TN Mary Wiggins, born 31 Mar 1820 in NC; died 4 Apr 1888 in Hickory Co, MO.
Children of Jesse Stroud and Mary Wiggins were as follows:
+ 39 i James Calvin3 Stroud, born 23 Feb 1842 in McDowell Co, NC; died aft 4 May 1898 in OK. He married Elizabeth F Alexander.
40 ii Delilah3 Stroud, born 1844/45 in McDowell Co, NC; died aft 1850 in Van Buren Co, AR.
41 iii Tempa Ann3 Stroud, born 29 Jan 1846 in McDowell Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Hickory Co, MO.
42 iv William H3 Stroud, born 22 Sep 1848 in McDowell Co, NC; died Jul 1865 in Civil War.
+ 43 v Joseph G3 Stroud, born 3 Jan 1850 in Van Buren Co, AR; died 1919 in Hickory Co, MO. He married Mary Ann Johnson.
+ 44 vi Jesse L3 Stroud, born 3 Dec 1852 in Van Buren Co, AR; died 29 Mar 1892 in Hickory Co, MO. He married Frankie Johnson.
+ 45 vii Nancy Caroline3 Stroud, born 8 Feb 1854 in Van Buren Co, AR; died 5 Mar 1933 in Hickory Co, MO. She married Aaron Boyd.
+ 46 viii Rebecca3 Stroud, born 30 Nov 1856 in Carroll Co, AR; died aft 4 May 1898 in Hermitage, MO. She married James C Johnson.
47 ix Matthew Willis3 Stroud, born 13 Jan 1860 in Carroll Co, AR; died 1880/98 in Hermitage, MO.
48 x John W3 Stroud, born 20 Aug 1862 in Carroll Co, AR; died in Joplin, MO. He married Mollie McKinley.
49 xi Annie Elizabeth3 Stroud, born 21 May 1869 in Hickory Co, MO; died 1870/80 in Hickory Co, MO.
50 xii William Asa3 Stroud, born 22 Jan 1871 in Hickory Co, MO; died 1871/80 in Hickory Co, MO.
9. John Hicks2 Stroud (William1), born 1820 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died 18 Nov 1895 in McDowell Co, NC. He married (1) on 3 Nov 1852 in McDowell Co, NC Naomi Elliott, born 1834/35 in Burke Co, NC; died 1867 in McDowell Co, NC, daughter of John Elliott and Mary (---); (2) in 1867/70 in McDowell Co, NC Clarissa Silver, born 1840/41 in NC.
Children of John Hicks Stroud and Naomi Elliott were as follows:
51 i Mary Matilda3 Stroud, born 1853/54 in McDowell Co, NC; died 1919. She married aft 1870 in McDowell Co, NC Jacob Leonard Silver.
52 ii Martha Rebecca3 Stroud, born 1854/55 in McDowell Co, NC. She married aft 1880 in McDowell Co, NC James Fritz.
53 iii John Grayson "Bud"3 Stroud, born 12 May 1857 in McDowell Co, NC; died 18 May 1943. He married on 12 Feb 1889 Margaret Annacelia Hicks, born 6 Apr 1863 in AK; died 24 May 1944, daughter of James Madison Hicks and Sarah Edith Green.
54 iv Avery Witcher3 Stroud, born 1858/59 in McDowell Co, NC. He married aft 1880 in McDowell Co, NC Celia Settlemire.
+ 55 v Isaac Virgil3 Stroud, born 1862/63 in McDowell Co, NC. He married Nancy Rebecca Elliott.
Children of John Hicks Stroud and Clarissa Silver were as follows:
+ 56 i James A3 Stroud, born Jul 1869 in McDowell Co, NC. He married Augusta Hensley.
57 ii Robert Enoch3 Stroud, born 1871/72 in McDowell Co, NC. He married in McDowell Co, NC Lilly B Flemming, born 1880 in McDowell Co, NC, daughter of William J Flemming and Susan Hensley.
58 iii Nancy Caroline Elizabeth3 Stroud, born 13 Jan 1874 in McDowell Co, NC; died 13 Feb 1910 in McDowell Co, NC; buried in Hicks Chapel, McDowell Co, NC.
59 iv Roxanna Roselee3 Stroud, born 1875/76 in McDowell Co, NC. She married in McDowell Co, NC James Dillinger.
+ 60 v George Leonard3 Stroud, born 1877 in McDowell Co, NC; died 1975 in McDowell Co, NC; buried in Hicks Chapel, McDowell Co, NC. He married Martha Emma Chrisawn.
61 vi Floyd3 Stroud, born 1877 in McDowell Co, NC; died 1877 in McDowell Co, NC.
62 vii Emily L3 Stroud, born aft 1880 in McDowell Co, NC. She married in McDowell Co, NC Burgin Davis.
10. Nancy2 Stroud (William1), born 1822/23 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Van Buren Co, AR. She married on 18 Jan 1848 in McDowell Co, NC Alexander West, born 1822/23 in SC; died 1860/70 in Van Buren Co, AR.
Children of Nancy Stroud and Alexander West were as follows:
63 i Rebecca E3 West, born 1848/49 in McDowell Co, NC. She married in 1870/80 in Van Buren Co, AR Jasper Harden, born 1855/56 in MO.
64 ii William McK3 West, born 1853/54 in Van Buren Co, AR.
65 iii Madison J3 West, born 1857/58 in Van Buren Co, AR.
66 iv James Monroe3 West, born 1860 in Van Buren Co, AR.
Generation 3
17. Dilly C3 Reel (Lois2 Stroud, William1), born 1835/36 in Burke Co, NC (now McDowell Co, NC). She married on 18 Aug 1856 in McDowell Co, NC John Hensley, born 1835/36 in Rutherford Co, NC, son of James A Hensley and Sarah "Sally" Morgan.
Children of Dilly C Reel and John Hensley were as follows:
67 i Benjamin4 Hensley, born 1855/56 in McDowell Co, NC.
68 ii Elizabeth4 Hensley, born 1857/58 in McDowell Co, NC.
69 iii James4 Hensley, born 1861/62 in McDowell Co, NC.
70 iv Sarah4 Hensley, born 1863/64 in McDowell Co, NC.
71 v Nancy4 Hensley, born 1866/67 in McDowell Co, NC.
72 vi John4 Hensley, born 1869 in McDowell Co, NC.
22. William3 Stroud (James L2, William1), born 1841/42 in McDowell Co, NC; died 1933. He married in 1860/69 in Van Buren Co, AK Esther S Bost, born 1849/50 in NC.
Children of William Stroud and Esther S Bost were as follows:
73 i Abner W4 Stroud, born 1868/69 in Van Buren Co, AR.
74 ii George4 Stroud.
75 iii Cindy4 Stroud.
23. John Hicks3 Stroud (James L2, William1), born 9 Apr 1845 in McDowell Co, NC; died 30 Jan 1939 in Pope Co, AR. He married (1) in 1860/68 in Van Buren Co, AK Nancy Jane Cunningham, born 18 Aug 1846 in TN; died 4 Mar 1896 in Pope Co, AR; (2) in Van Buren Co, AK Laura Jackson, born 22 Jul 1869; died 27 Jun 1950 in Pope Co, AR.
Children of John Hicks Stroud and Nancy Jane Cunningham were as follows:
76 i Margaret M4 Stroud, born 1867/68 in Van Buren Co, AR.
77 ii James4 Stroud, born 1868/69 in Van Buren Co, AR.
78 iii John4 Stroud, born 1871/72 in Van Buren Co, AR.
79 iv Nancy4 Stroud, born 1873/74 in Van Buren Co, AR.
80 v Abner4 Stroud, born 1875/76 in Van Buren Co, AR.
81 vi Eller4 Stroud, born 1877/78 in Van Buren Co, AR.
82 vii Robert4 Stroud, born 1879 in Van Buren Co, AR.
Children of John Hicks Stroud and Laura Jackson were as follows:
83 i Noah4 Stroud.
84 ii Bob4 Stroud.
85 iii R D4 Stroud.
86 iv Linsen4 Stroud.
25. James C "Jim"3 Stroud (James L2, William1), born 1850/51 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK. He married (1) in 1870/75 in Van Buren Co, AK Georgia A (---), born 1851/52 in GA; (2) in Van Buren Co, AK Delilah Mills.
Children of James C "Jim" Stroud and Georgia A (---) were as follows:
87 i Isaac R4 Stroud, born 1874/75 in Van Buren Co, AR.
88 ii Robert4 Stroud, born 1878/79 in Van Buren Co, AR.
Children of James C "Jim" Stroud and Delilah Mills were as follows:
89 i Rufus4 Stroud.
26. Isaac W3 Stroud (James L2, William1), born 29 Mar 1853 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK; died 10 Jul 1932 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK. He married in 1870/78 in Van Buren Co, AK Martha Suggs, born 23 Mar 1856 in MS; died 7 Jun 1923 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK.
Children of Isaac W Stroud and Martha Suggs were as follows:
90 i William T4 Stroud, born 1877/78 in Van Buren Co, AR.
91 ii James M4 Stroud, born 1878/79 in Van Buren Co, AR.
+ 92 iii Wiley Hicks4 Stroud. He married unknown.
93 iv Michael4 Stroud.
94 v Ira4 Stroud.
95 vi Alonzo4 Stroud.
96 vii Claude4 Stroud.
97 viii Roy4 Stroud.
98 ix Price4 Stroud.
99 x Ervin4 Stroud.
100 xi Altha4 Stroud.
28. Robert M3 Stroud (James L2, William1), born 1858/59 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK. He married in Van Buren Co, AK Mary Samantha Driver.
Children of Robert M Stroud and Mary Samantha Driver were as follows:
101 i Matthew4 Stroud.
102 ii Keltner4 Stroud.
103 iii Sidney4 Stroud.
104 iv Morgan4 Stroud.
105 v Elmer4 Stroud.
106 vi Kaliway4 Stroud.
107 vii Luvine4 Stroud.
108 viii Hardy4 Stroud.
29. Price3 Stroud (James L2, William1), born 3 Mar 1862 in Liberty Springs, Van Buren Co, AK; died 1922. He married in Van Buren Co, AK Mary Driver, born 1868; died 1928.
Children of Price Stroud and Mary Driver were as follows:
109 i Elbert4 Stroud.
110 ii William4 Stroud.
111 iii Allen4 Stroud.
112 iv John4 Stroud.
113 v L Matthew4 Stroud.
114 vi Minta4 Stroud.
115 vii Sid4 Stroud.
116 viii Annie4 Stroud.
117 ix May4 Stroud.
38. John Oliver3 Stroud (Merritt B2, William1), born 1833/34 in TN. He married in 1860/62 in Towns Co, GA Sarah A (---), born 1839/40 in GA.
Children of John Oliver Stroud and Sarah A (---) were as follows:
118 i Nancy L4 Stroud, born 1861/62 in Towns Co, GA.
+ 119 ii Merritt B4 Stroud, born 1865/66 in Towns Co, GA. He married Laura L (---).
120 iii Doctor R4 Stroud, born Oct 1869 in Towns Co, GA.
121 iv Louisa4 Stroud, born 1871/72 in Towns Co, GA.
122 v Oliver4 Stroud, born 1872/73 in Towns Co, GA.
123 vi Candes4 Stroud, born 1874/75 in Towns Co, GA. She married on 1 Jan 1898 in Towns Co, GA L N Turpin.
124 vii Laura J4 Stroud, born 1875/76 in Towns Co, GA.
125 viii Emily H4 Stroud, born 1878/79 in Towns Co, GA.
39. James Calvin3 Stroud (Jesse2, William1), born 23 Feb 1842 in McDowell Co, NC; died aft 4 May 1898 in OK. He married in 1860/70 in Hickory Co, MO Elizabeth F Alexander, born 5 Feb 1844 in MO.
Children of James Calvin Stroud and Elizabeth F Alexander were as follows:
126 i Mary E4 Stroud, born May 1870 in Hickory Co, MO.
43. Joseph G3 Stroud (Jesse2, William1), born 3 Jan 1850 in Van Buren Co, AR; died 1919 in Hickory Co, MO. He married in 1870/74 in Hickory Co, MO Mary Ann Johnson, born 23 May 1855 in KY; died 12 Jun 1949, daughter of James C Johnson and (---) ?.
Children of Joseph G Stroud and Mary Ann Johnson were as follows:
127 i James L4 Stroud, born 1873/74 in Hickory Co, MO.
128 ii Susan J4 Stroud, born 1875/76 in Hickory Co, MO.
129 iii Willie G4 Stroud, born 1877/78 in Hickory Co, MO.
44. Jesse L3 Stroud (Jesse2, William1), born 3 Dec 1852 in Van Buren Co, AR; died 29 Mar 1892 in Hickory Co, MO. He married in 1870/79 in Hickory Co, MO Frankie Johnson, born 1857/58 in MO, daughter of James C Johnson and (---) ?.
Children of Jesse L Stroud and Frankie Johnson were as follows:
130 i May4 Stroud, born 1878/79 in Hickory Co, MO.
45. Nancy Caroline3 Stroud (Jesse2, William1), born 8 Feb 1854 in Van Buren Co, AR; died 5 Mar 1933 in Hickory Co, MO. She married in 1870/77 in Hickory Co, MO Aaron Boyd, born 1849/50 in IN.
Children of Nancy Caroline Stroud and Aaron Boyd were as follows:
131 i Ida4 Boyd, born 1876/77 in Hickory Co, MO.
132 ii William J4 Boyd, born 1877/78 in Hickory Co, MO.
133 iii Mary4 Boyd, born 1878/79 in Hickory Co, MO.
46. Rebecca3 Stroud (Jesse2, William1), born 30 Nov 1856 in Carroll Co, AR; died aft 4 May 1898 in Hermitage, MO. She married in 1870/79 in Hickory Co, MO James C Johnson, born 1829/30 in VA.
Children of Rebecca Stroud and James C Johnson were as follows:
134 i Amanda M4 Johnson, born 1879 in Hickory Co, MO.
55. Isaac Virgil3 Stroud (John Hicks2, William1), born 1862/63 in McDowell Co, NC. He married in McDowell Co, NC Nancy Rebecca Elliott.
Children of Isaac Virgil Stroud and Nancy Rebecca Elliott were as follows:
+ 135 i William Floyd4 Stroud, born 1894; died 1982. He married Gladys E Marlow.
56. James A3 Stroud (John Hicks2, William1), born Jul 1869 in McDowell Co, NC. He married in McDowell Co, NC Augusta Hensley.
Children of James A Stroud and Augusta Hensley were as follows:
136 i Hannah L4 Stroud, born 1 Apr 1896 in McDowell Co, NC; died 23 Oct 1915 in McDowell Co, NC; buried in Hicks Chapel, McDowell Co, NC.
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