Samuel Lindsey of Newberry County

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Samuel Lindsey of Newberry Co., South Carolina
(b. ca. 1750, d. ca. 1829)

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Samuel Lindsey was born in Frederick Co., VA ca. 1745-1750, the son of John Lindsey Sr. and his wife, Alce. Samuel moved to Newberry Co., South Carolina with his family ca. 1770. Among those making the move were Samuel's parents and his brothers, John Jr., James, and Thomas.

Samuel was probably the youngest son of John and Alce Lindsey. Unlike his three brothers, Samuel did not appear in any records in Frederick Co., indicating that he was a minor when his family moved to South Carolina. It was stated stated on his Revolutionary War pension application that Samuel had lived in South Carolina since his infancy. Samuel Lindsey first purchased land on Kings Creek in 1788. He also received 193 acres on Kings Creek from his father, John Lindsey Sr., who willed the land to Samuel in 1783.

Samuel married Elizabeth Ford, the daughter of James Ford. Samuel and Elizabeth had children named Wade, Thomas, John, Esther, Alce, Mary, and Drucilla. Click here for more about Samuel Lindsey's family.

Samuel Lindsey was a soldier in the South Carolina militia during the Revolutionary War. He served as a private under his brothers Col. John Lindsey and Capt. Thomas Lindsey. Samuel was involved in the Battle of Hanging Rock in 1780. He was wounded in the Siege of Ninety-Six in 1781. Samuel also served in a campaign against the Cherokee Nation in 1782. Samuel Lindsey received a pension for his military service.

Samuel Lindsey served as the Ordinary of the Newberry District Court from 1799 to 1815. He also operated a tavern in Newberry Village, and he was said to have been a heavy drinker. Samuel suffered a stroke in 1815, which caused him to lose the ability to speak, and he also lost the use of his limbs. He resigned his office in November of 1815. Though he lived until circa 1829, Samuel never recovered from the effects of the stroke. In 1818, he signed (with an x) a document giving his wife Elizabeth the power to enter legal transactions as a femme sole. Though Samuel outlived his wife, the property they had owned together was divided as part of her 1827 probate.

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	Samuel Lindsey owned several parcels of land on Kings Creek, including the tract, shown to the left. This acreage was first granted to Abel Anderson in 1768. The map to the right shows the approximate location of the Lindsey's in Newberry Co.
Image reproduced with permission from the South Carolina Archives: http://167.7.33.100/onlinearchives/search.aspx		Map above modified from David Rumsey Collection: 1845 map of SC by Sidney Morse

Deeds

Note: All of the following deeds were abstracted from microfilm obtained from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book B, pg. 117. 26 & 27 Jan 1788: (Lease and release): Abel Anderson Sr. of the settlement of Kings Creek, Newberry County, to Samuel Lindsey of same, 250 acres in the fork between Broad & Saluda Rivers on a branch called Kings Creek, waters of Enoree, adj. said Anderson, Samuel Clowny & granted to Abel Anderson 29 April 1786, recorded in Book CCC, page 99. Signed Abel Anderson. Witnesses: Rosanah Anderson, Caleb Lindsey, John Lindsey Jr., James Lindsey. Recorded 17 July 1792.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book A, pg. 1116. 31 May 1788: Samuel Lindsey & Elizabeth his wife of Newberry County to Charles Crenshaw of same, 193 acres on Kings Creek, part of tract granted to George Wiles 27 Aug 1751 conveyed by said Geo Wiles to Isaac Pennington & willed by Isaac Penington to his daughter Charity, being the wife of Charles King & conveyed by Charles King & Charity to John Lindsey Jr., and by John Lindsey Jr. to John Lindsey Sr., then to his son Samuel Lindsey. Signed Samuel Lindsey, Elizabeth Lindsey. Witnesses: Thos Williams, Caleb Lindsey, Geo Wells. Proved in Newberry County by the oath of Thos Williams 8 June 1790 before Robert Rutherford, J.P. Recorded 7 June 1791.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book C, pg. 465. 3 & 4 Feb 1791: (Lease and release): Jesse Tate to Samuel Lindsey and William Waddleton, 396 acres on north side Saluda river adj. William Anderson. Signed James Tate. Witnesses: James Tate Jr., Samuel Tate, Caleb Lindsey. Recorded 2 Oct. 1795.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book B, pg. 728. 12 Sept 1792: Samuel Clowney of Union County, Pinckney District, SC, to Samuel Lindsey of Newberry County, 100 acres granted to Samuel Clowney 6 April 1768 on a small branch of Kings Creek, adj. Gabriel Anderson, John Lindsey, recorded in Book DDD, page 42. Signed Samuel Clowney. Witnesses: James Campbell, James Lindsey, John Anderson. Recorded 30 May 1794.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book B, pg. 114. 26 & 27 Jan 1792 (Lease and release): John Lindsey Esq, to Samuel Lindsey,150 acres, part of 209 acres granted to said John Lindsey 2 Oct 1786 near Long Lane adj. Samuel Lindsey, William Wilson, Gabriel Anderson & William Hamilton, granted, recorded in Book MMM, page 625. Signed John Lindsey. Witnesses: William Irby, James Lindsey, Ab'm Lindsey. Recorded 17 July 1792.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book C, pg. 61. 1 Dec 1793: Samuel Lindsey & Jacob Frost, to Peter Braselman, 5 acres on a branch of Kings Creek, part of 209 acres sold by John Lindsey to Jacob Frost. Signed Samuel Lindsey, Jacob Frost. Witnesses: Charles Crenshaw, John Ellis, Rob't Powell. Recorded 27 Jan 1795.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book C, pg. 702. 19 & 20 June 1795 (Lease and release): Samuel Lindsey, gent, & Elizabeth his wife, to George Lathem, 100 acres in the fork between Broad and Saluda Rivers on a small branch of Kings Creek adj. Gabriel Anderson, granted 6 April 1768. Signed Saml Lindsey. Witnesses: Wm. Satterwhite, Saml Kelly Sr.., Thomas Brooks. Recorded 9 May 1796.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book C, pg. 912. 21 July 1796: Samuel Lindsey of Newberry County to William Craig, Esquire, 150 acres on Kings Creek, part of tract granted to Abel Anderson 29 April 1768. Signed Saml Lindsey. Witnesses: Fred Nance, James Campbell. Recorded 14 Nov 1796.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book C, pg. 909. 24 Oct 1796: Samuel Lindsey to Michael McKie of Edgefield County, one half or moiety of several lots, houses, barns, gardens, etc., numbers 27, 28, 29, and 30 occupied by said Lindsey and James Campbell, also one half of two lots called Cobbs Lots. Signed Saml Lindsey. Witnesses: Wm Satterwhite, Thomas Chappel, William Mackie. Elizabeth Lindsey, wife of Samuel Lindsey, relinquished dower 25 Oct 1796. Recorded 12 Nov 1796.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book C, pg. 930. 29 Nov 1796: George Latham to Samuel Lindsey, 100 acres on a small branch of Kings Creek, part of land of Gab’l Anderson. Signed George Latham. Witnesses: Wm. Satterwhite, Geo Wells. Recorded 30 Nov 1796.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book D-2, pg. 203. 29 Nov 1796: Samuel Lindsie of Newberry County to William Ragland of same, tract on Kings Creek granted to Samuel Clowney 6 April 1768, part of tract of 100 acres. Signed Saml Lindsey. Witnesses: Wm Satterwhite, George Wells. Proved by the oath of Geo Wells 28 July 1797 before Edw'd Finch, J.P. Elizabeth Lindsey (X) relinquished dower 18 Aug 1797 before. L. Casey, J.N.C. Recorded 4 Jan 1798.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book D-2, pg. 408. 21 April 1798: William Craig to Samuel Lindsey, 150 acres on Kings Creek, part of tract granted to Abel Anderson 9 April 1768. Signed W. Craig. Witnesses: John McMorris, David Reed, Major T. Hall. Recorded 5 June 1798.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book D, pg. 10. 13 Aug 1798: Samuel Lindsey of Newberry County to Nathan Anderson of same, 150 acres on waters of Kings Creek granted to Jacob Anderson,. Signed Samuel Lindsey. Wtinesses: Wm. Satterwhite, Fred Nance, J.P. Recorded 13 Aug 1798.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book E, pg. 146. 1799: Samuel Lindsay to Robert Spence, 141 acres, part of tract granted to Abel Anderson for 250 acres on a branch of Kings Creek, waters of Enoree River in 1799. Signed Saml Lindsey, Witnesses: Wade Lindsey, George Harbert. Elizabeth Lindsey (X), wife of Samuel Lindsey, relinquished dower 19 April 1800. Recorded 2 May 1801.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book E, pg. 162. 10 Mar. 1801: Michael McKee to Samuel Lindsay, one half of several lots, number 27, 28, 29, and 30, occupied at present by John Anderson formerly occupied. by Samuel Lindsey and James Campbell in Company, also the other have of said lotts, known by the name of Cobb's lotts, in the village of Newberry, conveyed by Samuel Lindsey to said Michael McKee by deed 24 Oct 1796, recorded in Book C, page 909. Signed Michael McKee. Witnesses: Jos Goodman, John Summers. Proved by the oath of Joseph Goodman 10 March 1801 before J. R. Brown, Q.U. Recorded 5 May 1801.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book E, pg. 263. 14 Oct 1801: Samuel Lindsey and William Satterwhite to Richard Gauntt and Samuel Farrow, 1/4 acre in the village of Newberry at the northeast corner of the public ground adj. John McMorris. Signed Samuel Lindsay, Wm. Satterwhite, Witnesses: Fred Nance, Young John Harrington.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book G, pg. 42. 18 Dec 1801: Samuel Lindsey to Charles Crenshaw, 116 acres, part of tract granted to John Lindsey and conveyed to Samuel Lindsey, on waters of Kings Creek adj. Gabriel Anderson, William Ragland, formerly Samuel Clowney, Samuel Lindsey, William Hamilton, Charles Crenshaw. Signed Sam^l Lindsey. Witnesses: Robert Spencer, Isaac Lindsey, Edwd Finch. Recorded 26 Sept 1804.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book H, pg. 271. 15 Oct 1802: William Satterwhite and Samuel Lindsey to Simon T. Sherman of City of Charleston, lot formerly owned by Lindsey and Campbell, bought of John Coate in the village of Newberry. Signed William Satterwhite, Samuel Lindsey. Witnesses: Daniel Thweatt, Fred Nance. Elizabeth Lindsey (X), wife of Samuel Lindsey, relinquished dower 15 Oct 1802. Recorded 12 June 1806.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book G, pg. 302. 3 Apr. 1805: Nebo Gauntt to Samuel Lindsey, Esquire, tract on Bush River, 150 acres, part of tract granted to Jacob Brooks for 550 acres, 3 April 1805. Signed Nebo Gaunt. Witnesses: P. B. Waters, Wade Lindsey. Recorded 19 July 1805.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book H, pg. 272. 1806: 12 June 1806: Simon T. Shearmon and Samuel Lindsey of Newberry District for $500 to John Johnston of Chester District, lot formerly owned by Lindsey and Campbell, bought of John Coate in the village of Newberry. Signed Simon T. Shearmon, Samuel Lindsey. Witnesses: Daniel Thweatt, Fred Nance. Esther Shearmon, wife of Simon F. Shearmon, relinquished dower 12 June 1806 before J. McKibbin, J.Q. Proved by the oath of Frederick Nance 12 June 1806 before J. McKibbin, J.Q. Recorded 12 June 1806.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book J, pg. 77. 29 Oct. 1808: Samuel Lindsey to Simon T. Sherman, 85 acres on Bush River originally granted to Jacob Brooks. [Plat shown on page 77, description says it is part of a 158 acre tract that Nebo Gauntt had sold to Samuel Lindsey. (See Deed Book G, Pg. 302). Samuel Lindsey’s land is shown adjacent on the plat.] Signed Sam'l Lindsey. Witnesses: Benjamin (?) Daugherty, Thomas Lindsey Junr, Samuel Daugherty. Proved by the oath of Thomas Lindsey Jr. 29 Mar. 1809. Recorded 8 Apr. 1809. Page 626: Elizabeth Lindsey, wife of Samuel Lindsey, relinquished her dower 12 Jan. 1811. The plat is shown below.

Deeds concerning slaves:

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book C, pg. 635. 14 Oct 1794: Thomas Lindsey of Newberry County to Samuel Lindsey of same, for £425 SC money, Nerow, Toney, Lambrit, Sambow, Andrew, all men slaves; Debro and Dinah, negro women; George a male child about 9 years old and Pat a girl child about 5 years old, Molly a girl child about 10 years old. Thomas Lindsey (Seal), Wit: J. R. Brown, J.N.C. Recorded 6 Feb 1796.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book D-2, pg. 384. 14 May 1798: Samuel Lindsey of Newberry County, captain, for £470, to Thomas Lindsey of same, Nerow, Toney, Lambert, Sambo, Andrew, all men slaves, Debio and Diner, wenches, George a boy about 13 years old, Pat a girl about 9 years old, Molly a girl child about 6 years old, and a girl child about one year and a half old. Signed Saml Lindsey. Witnesses: Thomas Stark, John McMorries. Proved by the oath of Capt. Thos. Stark 14 May 1798 before John Speak, J.P. Recorded 16 May 1798.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book F, pg. 105. 14 Aug 1800: Samuel Lindsey, for $5,589 to Thomas Lindsey, negroes Nero, Toney, Lambert, Sambow, Andrew, all men slaves, Deborah and Dinah women, George a male children about 9 years old, Pat a girl child above 5 years old, Molly a girl child about 3 years old. Signed Saml Lindsey. Witness: Fred Nance. Recorded 7 June 1803.

Court Records

The following information is from Newberry County, South Carolina Minutes of the Country Court, 1785-1798, abstracted by Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. Southern Historical Press, Inc., Greenville, SC: 1977. Reprinted 1999.

Pg. 13. June Court 1786: Samuel and James Lindsey were sued by William Johnston over a debt.

Pg. 50. Sept. Court 1787: Samuel Lindsey, executor, presented the Last Will & Testament of John Lindsey Sr. (dec'd) to be recorded. The will was proved by the oaths of William Hamilton and Thomas Dugan. It was recorded in Will Book A, pg. 8.

Pg. 55: Sept. Court 1787: Samuel Lindsey took the oath of Executor over the Rights & Credits of James Ford (dec'd). It was ordered that Letters Testamentary be issued to Samuel.

Pg. 94. Mar. Court 1789: Samuel Lindsey was allowed costs for ten days attendance as a witness for Levi Anderson at the suit of Robert Johnston.

Pg. 100. June Court 1789: Samuel Lindsey sued Rebecca Anderson, in detinue. The suit was dismissed with the defendant paying the costs.

Pg. 103. June Court 1789: Letters of Administration were granted to Gabriel Anderson over the estate of Joseph Hogg (dec'd). Samuel Lindsey, James Strother, Levi Anderson, and Abraham Anderson were appointed to appraise the estate. John Lindsey, Esq., was appointed to qualify the appraisers.

Pg. 111. Sept. Court 1789: Samuel Lindsey was a juryman.

Pg. 163. Feb. Court 1792: Jacob King sued Samuel Lindsey and Richard Speake over a debt. The defendants agreed to pay a note with interest over a nine month period.

Pg. 167. Feb. Court 1792: Samuel Lindsey sued Angle Stockman over an attachment. The suit was dismissed with the plaintiff paying the costs.

Pg. 197. May Court 1793: Samuel Lindsey was one of a group of men ordered to lay out a road from Brasilman's store to the courthouse.

Pg. 206. July Court 1793: Samuel Lindsey and Richard Tear were appointed overseers of the road from Brasilman's store to the courthouse.

Pg. 217. Feb . Court 1794: Samuel Clowney sued Samuel Lindsey over a debt. The case was continued by consent of the parties.

Pg. 221. May Court 1794: Samuel Lindsey had been called before the Grand Jury to report on the road from Brasilman's store to the courthouse. He reported it was in good repair.

Pg. 225. July Court 1794: Samuel Lindsey served on the Grand Jury.

Pg. 226. July Court 1794: Samuel Lindsey and James Campbell were permitted to keep a tavern at their house near the courthouse for one year. James Riley and Michael Gore were securities.

Pg. 228. July Court 1794: Samuel Clowney vs. Samuel Lindsey. Samuel Lindsey agreed to pay the debt he owed with a stay of execution of four months.

Pg. 238. Feb. Court 1795: Samuel Lindsey was on the Grand Jury.

Pg. 243. Feb. Court 1795: Samuel Lindsey served as foreman of a jury on two cases - the State vs. Joseph Goodman and the State vs. Samuel Benjamin.

Pg. 244. Feb. Court 1795: Samuel Lindsey sued Thomas W. Waters over a debt. Samuel Lindsey won, with the defendant paying the costs of the suit only.

Pg. 250. July Court 1795: Samuel Lindsey served on the Grand Jury.

Pg. 253. July Court 1795: William Satterwhite sued Samuel Lindsey, Thomas Lindsey, and Godfrey Adams over a debt. Each defendant paid his own cost.

Pg. 260. Feb. Court 1796: Samuel Lindsey served on the Grand Jury.

Pg. 265. Feb. Court 1796: Samuel Lindsey was sued by Brasilman & Co. over a debt. He was allowed a stay of execution of six months.

Pg. 267. Feb. Court 1796: Samuel Lindsey and James Campbell were sued by William Ragland, and in a separate suit, by William Gary. In separate suits Samuel Lindsey was sued by Samuel Benjamin and George Selby. James Eddins sued Samuel Lindsey and Pennington King. Samuel Lindsey sued Philemon Waters.

Pg. 274. July Court 1796: Henry Crick sued Samuel Lindsey over a debt and won. Samuel Lindsey's suit against Philemon Waters was dismissed due to the death of the defendant.

Pg. 277. July Court 1796: William Ragland won his suit against Samuel Lindsey and James Campbell. George Selby won his suit against Samuel Lindsey, who received a stay of execution on one month. Samuel Benjamin's suit against Samuel Lindsey was continued. William Gary, Ind'see of Jacob King and James Lindsey, won his suit against Samuel Lindsey and James Campbell. The defendants received a stay of execution of three months.

Pg. 278. July Court 1796: James Eddins won his suit against Samuel Lindsey and Pennington King. The defendants won a stay of execution of two months.

Pg. 279. July Court 1796: John Price sued Samuel Lindsey and William Strawther. The defendants lost.

Pg. 280. July Court 1796: James Shearer sued Stephen and Mary Johnston. Upon a statement received by Samuel Lindsey, the court ordered the case to be dismissed with the plaintiff paying the costs.

Pg. 281. Oct. Court 1796: John James sued Samuel Lindsey and won, with Samuel Lindsey paying all the costs of the suit, plus the amount recovered by James.

Pg. 288. Feb. Court 1797: Henry Crick won his suit against Samuel Lindsey, James Campbell, and John Speak. The defendants received a three months stay of execution.

Pg. 291. Feb. Court 1797: Samuel Benjamin's suit against Samuel Lindsey was continued. Samuel Lindsey's suit against William Satterwhite was dismissed at the plaintiff's cost.

Pg. 292. Feb. Court 1797: The court ordered the case of Brasilman & Co. vs. Samuel Lindsey reinstated. The court appointed John Speak and Edward Finch as arbitrators to decide the case. If no award was made, then the former decision was to stand.

Pg. 296. May Court 1797: Samuel Lindsey was a member of the Grand Jury.

Pg. 300. July Court 1797: John Speak and Edward Finch, arbitrators in the suit of Brasilman & Co. vs. Samuel Lindsey, found that the defendant was in debt to the plaintiff. The plaintiff and the defendant were ordered to share the cost of the suit.

Pg. 301. July Court 1797: Samuel Lindsey was one of a group of men assigned to decide the case of Lewis Hogg vs. Gabriel Anderson and others.

Pg. 304. July Court 1797: Samuel Lindsey and Edmond Lindsey were among a group of men assigned to decide the case of Alexander Bookter (assignee of Robert Powell) vs. Esq. Hare.

Pg. 306. July Court 1797: The State vs. Michael Gore and Samuel Lindsey, on an indictment. It was ordered that Samuel Lindsey be released from recognizance by paying all lawful costs.

Pg. 311. Feb. Court 1798: Samuel Lindsey served on the Grand Jury.

Pg. 313. Feb. Court 1798: Samuel Lindsey was foreman of the jury in the case of The State vs. David Cooper. This was found to be a nonsuit.

Pg. 314. Feb. Court 1798: Samuel Lindsey was foreman of the jury in the case of The State vs. John Levingston. The jury found no bill, and ordered the defendant to be discharged.

Pg. 322. July Court 1798: Samuel Lindsey served on the Grand Jury.

Pg. 324. July Court 1798: Robert Spence vs. Nathan Anderson and Samuel Lindsey. The plaintiff won the case.

Pg. 326. July Court 1798: Samuel Lindsey and Edmond Lindsey were among a group of arbitrators who decided the case of Alexander Bookter vs. Esq. Hare. The arbitrators found for Bookter, and Hare was ordered to pay six pounds sterling.

Pg. 329: July Court 1798: Samuel Lindsey was among a group of men assigned to decide the case of Lewis Hogg vs. Gabriel Anderson and others (see July 1797). The arbitrators found that 2/3 of the estate of Daniel Horsey should go to Gabriel Anderson, and 1/3 of the estate should go to the heirs of Abel Jones Horsey, dec'd. The parties were ordered to share the costs of the suit.

Misc. Court records:

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book D-2, pg. 194. 18 Sept 1797: William Craig and Robert Powell, arbitrators, and John McMorries, umpire, all of Newberry County, mutually chosen by Captain Sam'l. Lindsey and James Campbell to settle and finally determine all matters of controversy, now after seriously perusing the books, notes & other papers, to determine First that Samuel Lindsey is indebted to James Campbell the sum of £9 s18 d6 sterling; secondly that all debts, dues, and demands against the late firm of Samuel Lindsey and James Campbell after said shall be equally paid by the said parties; thirdly, that all bonds, notes and book accompts now due to the said firm shall be collected and be equally shared, dated 22 Sept 1797. Signed W. Craig, Robt Powell, John McMorries. Recorded 4 Jan 1798.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book M, pg. 201. 4 July 1818: Samuel Lindsey to his wife Elizabeth Lindsey. This indenture made this fourth day of July in the year of our lord eight hundred and eighteen. Witnesseth that for the purpose of making Elizabeth Lindsey the sole and separate dealer and trader as if she was a femme sole and enabling her through the interaction of trustee and trustees herein named hereafter, to hold possess and enjoy to her sole and separate use such property money and effects as she may acquire through sole and separate dealing and trading and by her industry and also and in consideration of the sum of one dollar by John Lindsey to Samuel Lindsey the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, I Samuel Lindsey do by these presents make and constitute my wife the said Elizabeth a sole and separate dealer and trader to all intents and purposes as if she was femme sole and I hereby ? and agree with the said John Lindsey that all the property money and effects which the said Elizabeth Lindsey may acquire by her sole and separate dealing and trading or by her industry or any manner whatsoever shall legally vest in the said John Lindsey interest to the sole and separate use and benefit to be alienated and disposed of or otherwise as she may think proper, with power to the said Elizabeth to remove the said trustee and appoint others for the purpose aforesaid at her pleasure and to make such changes alterations and dispositions and to exercise such power and control over her sole and separate property and to make such bargains and contracts relative thereto as she may from time to time think for(?). Witness our hands and seals the day above written. Signed Samuel (X) Lindsey, John Lindsey. Witnesses: John Lindsey Jr., Elsey Lindsey. Proved by John Lindsey Jr. 6 Oct. 1818. Recorded 6 Oct. 1818.

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Coates, Henry Captain Esq. received permission for marriage 1/9/1808 by Samuel Lindsay Esq., Ordinary of the Court to marry Polly Long, daughter of Major Long Esq. The marriage was performed 1/10/1808. This record was an encapsulated record found in the Probate Office of Newberry Court House in the year 2000.

Coates, Henry married Betty Long, daughter of Captain Benjamin Long Esq. on 1/30/1803. The permission for this marriage was given 1/25/1803 by Samuel Leitzsey, Ordinary of the Newberry District Court. This record was an encapsulated record found in the Probate Office of Newberry Court House in the year 2000.

Note: John W. Lindsey, a son of Caleb Lindsey, married Amelia Coate, a daughter of Henry Coate. Amelia was born ca. 1805.

Probate Records

Elizabeth Lindsey died ca. 1827. Her probate papers show that her son, John Lindsey of Bush River, was the administrator of her estate. The names of Elizabeth's children are known from the probate: Wade, Thomas, John, Esther, Alce, Mary, and Drucilla. In 1828, Gerrard W. Johnson, the husband of Elizabeth's daughter, Mary Lindsey Johnson, petitioned the court to require John Lindsey, the administrator of the estate, to make a distribution of shares to the legatees (transcription below).
Source: South Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, Newberry Co. Estates, Box 62, Package 25. Elizabeth Lindsey, N. 235. Copy reproduced from microfilm. Click here to download a PDF file of the probate papers (29 pages, about 2.4 Mb).

The State of South Carolina In the Ordinarys Office
Newberry District

To William Wilson Esquire Ordinary of Newberry District. The petition of Gerard W. Johnson and Mary his wife and of Jacob Sherman West an infant whos ___ by G. W. Johnson his guardian.

That Elizabeth Lindsey, being possessed of a considerable personal estate, departed this life intestate leaving the following children and grandchildren her surviving to wit Wade Lindsey, Esther the wife of Isaac Lindsey, Thomas Lindsey, John Lindsey, Alsea Lindsey and Mary the wife of G. W. Johnson – and Young L. West, John West, Elizabeth the wife of Abram Gilbert, and Jacob Sherman West the children of Drucilla Dec^d daughter of the said Elizabeth. That since the death of the said Elizabeth the said Alsea Lindsey departed this life intestate leaving no issue legally capable of inheriting her estate and leaving her brothers and sisters and the children of the Dec^d sister Drucilla her only heirs her surviving. That John Lindsey administrator upon the personal estate of the said Elizabeth, which greatly exceeds the debts of the Dec^d

Wherefor your Petr^s pray that the said John Lindsey may be E__ed before you to account touching his admⁿ and that he may be decreed to pay to your Petr^s their respective distributive shares of the estate of the said Elizabeth and your Plt^s will pray

O’Neale & Harrington

Propetrs

Samuel Lindsey died by 1829, when his estate was probated. His estate consisted of little more than his accrued pension payments. No legatees were named in the papers. Source: South Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, Newberry Co. Estates, Box 77, Package 22. Samuel Lindsey. Copy reproduced from microfilm.

Click here to download a PDF file of the probate papers (8 pages, about 2.4 Mb).

Military Records

In 1820, Samuel Lindsey applied for a military pension for his service in the Revolutionary War. At the time of his pension application, Samuel's stroke had left him unable to speak or use his limbs. Three men, Thomas McCrackin, John Enloe, and John Speake (Samuel's nephew), made affidavits about Samuel Lindsey's service during the Revolutionary War. Their testimonies reveal that Samuel was a private, and that he had served in the companies of his brothers, Col. John Lindsey and Capt. Thomas Lindsey. Samuel was involved in the Battle of Hanging Rock in 1780. He was wounded in the Siege of Ninety-Six in 1781. Samuel also served in a campaign against the Cherokee Nation in 1782. Samuel Lindsey's pension request was granted. Source: South Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, Samuel Lindsay of Newberry District, petition and supporting papers requesting a pension for his service in the military during the American Revolution, RW2773. Copy reproduced from microfilm. Click here to download a copy of Samuel Lindsey's pension application (PDF file, 14 pgs., about 7Mb).

Here is a transcription of Samuel Lindsey's petition for a pension:

To the Honorable the president and members of the senate of the State of South Carolina

The Humble petition of Samuel Lindsey of the district of Newberry & state of South Carolina Sheweth that he is a citizen of this state and has been so from Infancy. That he is old, poor, and decreped. That he once possessed health and affluence and shared all the honors of the confidence of his fellow citizens and the benefits resulting from a competence for all his wants and that of a family which he ever cherished and held dear – but acknowledges that from negligence in his affairs and placing too great confidence in his friends he has been reduced to penuary and want at too late a period of life even if the afflicting hand of providence had not have visited him ever to reinstate himself, during the short time allotted to human life. Added to this he further states to your honorable body that for five years he has been bereft of speech – of the use of his limbs from a stroke of the palsy – and being deprived of property entirely and of course even the common comforts of life and dependent on the efforts of an aged & infirm wife for support. Your petitioner has been reduced to appeal to the Legislature of his Country for that support for declineing life which from his own improvidence in early life and the afflicting hand of Providence in the decline thereof he has been bereft for which support he submits the following claims. It may be proper in the first place to state that your petitioner during the Revolutionary War, devoted nearly the whole of his time to the service of his country as a private soldier in the militia of this state, but from the lapse of time and the removal or death of most of those aged veterans who toiled in the same cause your petitioner has been unable to prove to your satisfaction the extent of his services. But he submits herewith, what he has been able to procure. To wit – the affidavits of Col. John Speake – Thomas McCracken and John Enlow (which will be found annexed to the petition to the Honble the House of Representatives herewith sent-) all of whom he was only partially engaged with during the war. Your petitioner on those affidavits rests his claim with you under the belief and hope, that while the state is rich in resources and in the full enjoyment of the fruits of that government for which your petitioner with thousands who have gone before him toiled and bled – will not be suffered to perish for want of a morsel to sustain life – at best he cannot agreeably to the course of nature – remain long a tax on his country – he therefore humbly prays your honorable body that he may be placed on the pension list of this state with such an annual allowance as will enable him to spend the evening of life free of want and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.
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South Carolina
Newberry District

Personally appeared before me Thomas McCracken of the district aforesaid and being duly sworn saith that he was acquainted with Cap’n Samuel Lindsey of the District and state aforesaid during the Revolutionary War; that he was in actual service against the Cherokee Nation of Indians, under the command of General Andrew Williamson, and served as a private in said Expedition in the year 1775. This deponent sayeth that said Lindsay served in the militia during the said Revolutionary War, and of course was in all the engagements in that time, and against the Indians. Our officers were Col. James Williams, Major Downs, Cap’n Samuel Murray, Lieutenant Gerard Smith and Thomas Dugan. This deponent further sayeth that Cap’n Samuel Lindsey is afflicted with a dead Palsey, and deprived of the use of his limbs and speech. Sworn to and subscribed this 16^th day of June 1820.
Before me
Rob Powell J. P. Thos. McCrackin

South Carolina
Newberry District

Personally appeared before me John Enlow who being duly sworn on oath sayeth that he was acquainted with Captain Samuel Lindsey of the District and State aforesaid during the Revolutionary War – that he was in actual service – that he was with the said Lindsey who was a private soldier – at the siege of Ninety Six at which place the said Lindsey rec’d a slight wound that he was also with him at the Engagement at the hanging Rock – and at various other skirmishes in the state - that John Lindsey commanded as Lieu’t Colonel – and Thomas Lindsey commanded as Captain. And further that the said Lindsey stands in need of the aid of government from being very poor & afflicted with the dead palsy for some years back so as to be entirely deprived of speech. Sworn to before me this 19^th June 1820.

Y. J. Harrington QN John Enloe

South Carolina
Newberry District

Personally appeared before me Colonel John Speake of the District aforesaid – and being duly sworn saith that he was acquainted with Captain Samuel Lindsey of the District and state aforesaid during the Revolutionary War – that that he saw him in actual service as a private soldier – under Col. Richardson he thinks in the year 1775 or 1776 – but cannot say how long he served being himself too young to be in the service at that time – In the year following this deponent served in the same campaign with said Lindsey – against the Cherokee Nation of Indians under the command of General Andrew Williamson the Regiment to which we both belonged to was that of Col. James Williams of the South Carolina Militia – the company commanded by Cap’t Samuel Morrow, Lieutenant Gerrard Smith & Thomas Dugan – cannot say the length of said campaign but thinks about four months – we were engaged in a Battle for the first – during that campaign at Lindley Fort – the second engagement was on the Toogaloe River at a place called Brasstown being the Indian name thereof – the third engagement was at a place called Tomasse (sic – Tamassee) – better known by the ring fight – the next place this deponent was actively engaged with said Lindsey – was at the siege of Ninety six by General Green – the Regiment of Militia to which he belonged to as a private was that of Col. John Lindsey – company commanded by Thomas Lindsey – from the raising of siege at Ninety Six – until the close of the Revolutionary War. Deponent believes he was actively engaged in the service – from this deponent belonging to another regiment and often meeting with and being engaged in skirmishes in different parts of this state – this deponent further swears he is acquainted with the situation of said Lindsey – that he is worthy of – and stands in particular need of the support of government – being not only very poor but afflicted with the dead palsey – so as to render him quite helpless and deprived entirely of the power of speech – sworn to and subscribed before me this 5^th June 1820.

Y. J. Harrington QN John Speake

To the Honorable the speaker and members of the House of representatives of the State of South Carolina.

The Humble petition of Samuel Lindsey of the district of Newberry & State of South Carolina Sheweth that he is a citizen of this state and has been so from Infancy. That he is old, poor, and decreped. That he once possessed health and affluence and shared all the honors of the confidence of his fellow citizens and the benefits resulting from a competence for all his wants and that of a family which he ever cherished and held dear – but acknowledges that from negligence in his affairs and placing too great confidence in his friends he has been reduced to penuary and want at too late a period of life even if the afflicting hand of providence had not have visited him ever to reinstate himself, during the short time allotted to human life. Added to this he further states to your honorable body that for five years he has been bereft of speech – of the use of his limbs from a stroke of the palsy – and being deprived of property entirely and of course even the common comforts of life and dependent alone on the efforts of an aged & infirm wife for support. Your petitioner has been induced to appeal to the Legislature of his Country for that support for declineing life which from his own improvidence in early life and the afflicting hand of Providence in the decline thereof he has been bereft for which support he submits the following claims. It may be proper in the first place to state that your petitioner during the Revolutionary War, devoted nearly the whole of his time to the service of his country as a private soldier in the militia of this state, but from the lapse of time and the removal or death of most of those aged veterans who toiled in the same cause your petitioner has been unable to prove to your satisfaction the extent of his services. But he submits herewith, what he has been able to procure. To wit – the affidavits of Col. John Speake – Thomas McCracken and John Enlow - all of whom he was only partially engaged with during the war. Your petitioner on those affidavits rests his claim with you under the belief and hope, that while the state is rich in resources and in the full enjoyment of the fruits of that government for which your petitioner with thousands who have gone before him toiled and bled – will not be suffered to perish for want of a morsel to sustain life – at best he cannot agreeably to the course of nature – remain long a tax on his country – he therefore humbly prays your honorable body that he may be placed on the pension list of this state with such an annual allowance as will enable him to spend the evening of life free of want and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.
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Additionally, John Belton O'Neall, author of Annals of Newberry: in two parts wrote that Samuel Lindsey and his brothers, Thomas, John, and James were all present at the Battle of Stono Ferry in 1779, and that the four Lindsey brothers carried an American field piece off the battlefield that had been left behind. See below for O'Neall's account.

Other records in Samuel Lindsey's military file at the South Carolina Archives state that he had served as a horseman in the companies of Lt. Col. John Lindsey and Capt. Thomas Lindsey in 1780-1781. Included in the file are payments for supplying corn and a wagon for the use of the South Carolina militia. The image to the right is from Samuel Lindsey's military file. It is an indent that Samuel signed in 1783. Source: South Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, Samuel Lindsey Account Audited (file no. 4598) of claims growing out of the American Revolution. Copy reproduced from microfilm. Click here for the records concerning Samuel Lindsey's Revolutionary War service (PDF file, 13 pages, about 8 Mb). In addition to Samuel Lindsey of Newberry County, another Samuel Lindsay received an indent for military pay. This Samuel Lindsay signed with a mark, and he served in Capt. Wilson's Company. He was probably the Samuel Lindsay who lived in Abbeville County.

Samuel Lindsey's Family

Elizabeth Ford Lindsey (b. ca. 1755-60, d. ca. 1827)	Wade (b. ca. 1775-85, d. ca. 1830)	John (b. ca. 1780-90, d. unknown)	Thomas (b. ca. 1775-85, d. unknown)
Drucilla (b. ca. 1775-1780, d. by 1828)	Mary (b. ca. 1790-1795)	Esther (b. ca. 1785, d. after 1870)	Alce (b. ca. 1790-1800, d. by 1828)

Elizabeth Ford Lindsey

Elizabeth Ford Lindsey was born ca. 1755-1760. She was named as a daughter of James Ford in his 1787 Newberry Co. will. After Samuel Lindsey suffered a debilitating stroke in 1815, he gave Elizabeth the right to act as a femme sole in legal matters. Elizabeth died ca. 1827. See her probate records for more information.

Records for Elizabeth Lindsey:

Wade Lindsey

Wade H. Lindsey, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, was probably the oldest son of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey. The 1810 census showed that Wade was married and that he had a young daughter. By 1820, Wade had 5 daughters and a son. The names of Wade Lindsey's wife and children are not known at this time.

Wade was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was a private in Tucker's Regiment. Source: http://sciway3.net/proctor/state/1812/1812l.html

Wade Lindsey died by 1831.

John Lindsey

John Lindsey, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, was born ca. 1780-1790. He was the administrator of his mother's 1827 estate. In the probate papers, John Lindsey was referred to as John Lindsey of Bush River.

John Lindsey married a cousin, Elizabeth Lindsey, the daughter of Caleb Lindsey (Caleb was the son of Samuel's brother, John Lindsey). An 1823 court record revealed that Elizabeth Lindsey, daughter of Caleb, had married John Lindsey of Bush River:

Newberry Co., SC Court of Common Pleas, 1823: John Lindsey, Faura M. Lindsey, Elizabeth Lindsey, her husband John Lindsey (Bush River) vs. James Lindsey & others.

Caleb Lindsey died intestate and was possessed of a negro woman Ailse and her 3 children: Emily, Oney, and Liley and partition of these negroes have not been made. John Lindsey, Faura M. Lindsey, Elizabeth Lindsey and her husband John Lindsey (Bush River), James Lindsey, Joseph G. Lindsey, James M. Lindsey, Elsey Lindsey, and Caleb H. Lindsey (all minors under 21) all heirs of Caleb Lindsey. It was ordered the negroes be assigned to James Lindsey by consent of John Lindsey (son of Caleb Lindsey) who owned ½ of the negroes and by James paying remaining heirs for their half. (Box 2, Folder A-41) Source: http://genealogytrails.com/scar/newberry/common_pleas.htm

Other records for John Lindsey:

Newberry Co., SC Equity Records 1819, Box 2 Number 20. (FHL microfilm #24199): John Lindsey, son of Caleb, petitioned the Court, stating that both his father and mother were deceased, and that he was entitled to a considerable estate. He had no guardian, and he requested that John Lindsey, son of Samuel, be appointed his guardian. The guardianship was approved.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book U-2, pg. 302. 15 Oct. 1827: John Lindsey, B R (Bush River) to John Ramage and James Spence. Whereas the said John Lindsey stands indebted to the said John and James by a bond bearing even date with these presents, in the penal sum of fifteen hundred dollars... that if the said John Lindsey B R shall save harmless the said John Ramage and James Spence as his Sureties to and Administration bond on the estate of Elizabeth Lindsey, deceased there to be such conditions (unreadable) null and void else remains in full force and virtue. Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said John Lindsey B R for and in consideration of the said debt or sum payable as aforesaid to the said John and James and for better securing this payment thereof to the said John and James according to the true intent of the bond aforesaid and in consideration of the sum of five shillings by them the said John and James paid at and before the (unreadable) and delivery of these presents do grant bargain sell….to the said John Ramage and James Spence…all that plantation of tract of land containing ninety three acres…on Bush River bounded by lands of Clement Nance, Fred Nance, and land belonging to the estate of Robt. Nance dec’d...always provided nevertheless that it is the true intent and meaning of the parties…that if the said John Lindsey… shall well and truly comply with the condition of the bond aforesaid and save harmless the said John Ramage and James Spence then and thereforth these presents shall be utterly null and void and anything here contained to the contrary thereof in anywise notwithstanding still it is covenanted and agreed upon by and between the parties…that until default shall be made by the said John Lindsey it shall and be made lawfull for the said John Lindsey B R to peaceably and quietly hold and occupy possess and enjoy…the premises above granted and released… Signed John Lindsey B R, John Ramage, James Spence. Witnesses: Drayton Nance, __ Cooper. Recorded 16 Oct. 1827

Deed Book J, Pg. 77 (1808: Samuel Lindsey to Simon T. Sherman) includes a plat -shown above- that shows that Robert Nance's land was adjacent to Samuel Lindsey’s land. This is likely the land that is referred to in John Lindsey's 1827 mortgage, above.

John Lindsey, son of Samuel Lindsey of Newberry Co., SC has been confused with a different man named John L. Lindsey, who later lived in Wayne Co., TN. For more about this issue, click here.

Thomas Lindsey

Thomas Lindsey, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, was born ca. 1775-1785. Little is known about Thomas. He may have moved to Twiggs Co., GA ca. 1815 with several of the sons of Thomas Lindsey Sr. A Thomas Lindsey appeared in records there with them. A Thomas Lindsey, b. ca. 1780-1790 was on the 1830 census in Twiggs Co.

Thomas may have stayed in Newberry Co. He may be the Thomas Lindsey whose Newberry Co. probate record is dated 1833.

Records for Thomas Lindsey:

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book J, pg. 618. 13 Sept. 1808: Hugh Oneall to Thomas Lindsey Jr., 65 acres on Bush River where Thomas Lindsey Jr. now lives, except the lands within the bounds of Ezra Cates. Originally granted to Jacob Brooks, on a small branch of Bush River. Signed Hugh Oneall. Witnesses: Elijah Jones, Benson Jones, J. Parkins. Recorded 1 May 1809. Nancy Oneall relinquished her dower 27 Oct. 1808 in the presence of Samuel Lindsey. Signed Ann Oneall.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book J, pg. 620. 13 Sept. 1808: Thomas Lindsey Jr. to Simon T. Sherman, 65 acres on Bush River originally granted to Jacob Brooks, where James Daugherty now lives. Signed Thomas Lindsey Junior. Witnesses: Samuel Lindsey, Madden Glascocks. Proved by Wilks B. Waters.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book J, pg. 77. 29 Oct. 1808: Samuel Lindsey to Simon T. Sherman, 85 acres on Bush River originally granted to Jacob Brooks. Signed Sam'l Lindsey. Witnesses: Benjamin (?) Daugherty, Thomas Lindsey Junr, Samuel Daugherty. Proved by the oath of Thomas Lindsey Jr. 29 Mar. 1809. Recorded 8 Apr. 1809. Page 626: Elizabeth Lindsey, wife of Samuel Lindsey, relinquished her dower 12 Jan. 1811.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book K, pg. 64. 12 March 1811: Isaac and Esther Lindsey to James Fernandis, 117 acres on Bush River. Adj. John Kelly, Estate of George Latham, George Gray, Widdow Pearson. Signed by Isaac and Esther Lindsey. Witnesses: Thomas Lindsey Jr., D. T. Milling. Esther Lindsey, wife of Isaac Lindsey, relinquished her dower rights 18 Apr. 1812. Recorded 21 Mar. 1812.

Drucilla Lindsey

Drucilla Lindsey, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, may have been the oldest child of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey. My guess is that she was born between 1775-1780. Drucilla married a Mr. West. When Elizabeth Lindsey died ca. 1827, her estate papers showed that Drucilla was already deceased. The names of Drucilla's children were given in Elizabeth's probate record: Young L. West, John West, Elizabeth West Gilbert (married to Abram Gilbert), and Jacob Sherman West.

Below is some information from a website about Elizabeth West, the daughter of Drucilla Lindsey West:

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txmatago/gilbert_family_ancestors.htm

Generation No. 2 2. ABRAHAM2 GILBERT (JESSE1)1 was born 1801 in Newberry Co., SC, and died 1841 in Brenham, TX. He married ELIZABETH WEST1 1828 in Newberry Co., SC, daughter of JOHN WEST and DRUCILLA LINDSAY. She was born 20 Oct 1811 in Newberry Co., SC, and died 27 Feb 1871 in Eutaw, AL. Notes for ELIZABETH WEST: Obituary from the Eutaw Whig and Observer: Died at her residence in Eutaw, on the 27th day of February 1871, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert. She was born in Newberry, South Carolina, in the year 1811. In 1830 she intermarried with Abram Gilbert and shortly afterwards removed with her husband to Columbus, Georgia. They migrated thence to Texas in 1840, where her husband died. In 1842 she moved to this country, and continued to reside here until her death. She was the mother of five children, all of whom she survived but one, who is now one of the proprietors of the "West Alabamian" at Carrolton. She joined the Methodist Church in 1833, and continued a strict and consistent member of it during the remainder of her life. Mrs. Gilbert was a most excellent woman. She possessed many lovely and beautiful traits of character. She was kind, gentle, charitable and good. She made a dutiful and affectionate wife. She was an excellent mother, a warm friend, a kind neighbor and a useful, but unobtrusive member of society. She was universally respected in this community; had many warm friends and left not a single enemy among us. Her Christian life was consistent and instructive to others. Her piety was fervent and sincere, but not obtrusive in demonstration or noisy in expression. Her walk was blameless and her conversation that of a pure and guileless Christian. As she lived the life of the righteous, so her last end was peaceful and serene. The cheering, declaration on the "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" should be a comfort to those who mourn her. Children of ABRAHAM GILBERT and ELIZABETH WEST are: 3. i. ANGELINE H.3 GILBERT, b. 1830; d. 1854. 4. ii. CAPT. LOUZENSKI E. GILBERT, b. 07 Apr 1833, Columbus Co., GA; d. 18 Apr 1878, Carrollton, Pickens Co., AL. iii. MARY L. GILBERT1, b. 15 Dec 1835; d. Jan 1847. iv. ALEXANDER SPEAR GILBERT1, b. 14 Apr 1838; d. 04 Nov 1863.

Mary Lindsey

Mary Lindsey, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, was born ca. 1790-1795. She married Gerrard W. Johnson. The 1830 census for Newberry Co. listed 4 daughters for Gerard Johnson and his wife, who was shown to be age 30-40.

Esther Lindsey

Esther Lindsey, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, was born ca. 1785. Esther married Simon T. Sherman in 1802. An article in the Charleston Times that year announced Esther's marriage to Sherman, stating that Esther was the second daughter of Capt. Samuel Lindsey of Newberry District. (Source: Holcomb, Brent. Marriage and Death Notices from the (Charleston) Times, 1800-1821. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1979. 51. Print.)

Simon T. Sherman died by 1811, and Esther married her first cousin, Isaac Lindsey, the son of Thomas Lindsey Sr. (Samuel Lindsey's brother). Esther and Isaac moved to Georgia by 1816. They later moved to San Augustine Co., TX, where Esther died sometime after 1870. Esther and Isaac Lindsey had at least one known child. Rosalie Lindsey was born ca. 1820 in Georgia.

Records for Esther Lindsey:

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book K, pg. 406. 28 March 1812: Isaac Lindsey, Thomas Lindsey Sr., and John Gould are bound in the penal sum of 468 dollars to James Fernandis. Whereas the said Fernandis bought a tract of land on Bush River from Isaac and Esther Lindsey containing 117 acres. The condition is that if any person who is the lawful heir of Simon T. Sherman claims any part of the aforesaid land, then the aforesaid Isaac Lindsey, Thomas Lindsey Sr., and John Gould are held and firmly bound in the sum aforesaid, but if no person or persons who is the lawful heir of Simon T. Sherman claims any part of the tract of land then the bond to be void, on the Contrary to remain in full force and virtue as above written. Signed Isaac Lindsey, Thomas Lindsey, John Gould. Witnesses: D. T. Milling. Recorded 18 Apr. 1814.

Later in 1811, Isaac and Esther sold some land that had belonged to Esther and her former husband, Simon T. Sherman. Again, Isaac had to sign a bond protecting the buyer's rights concerning the claims that heirs of Sherman might have over the land. Though the 1810 census shows that Simon and Esther had a young child, the child must have died, because the bond makes it clear that Esther had not had any surviving children with Sherman:

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book K, pg. 297. 21 Nov. 1811: Isaac Lindsey to George McCreless, one moiety of half of of a tract of 150 acres on the fork of Pattersons Creek, a branch of Indian Creek, waters of Enoree River. 29 acres originally granted to Richard Bennett, and by him conveyed to Lewis Blalock, the balance conveyed by Jacob King and John B. Bennett to Lewis Blalock, and whole conveyed by Lewis Blalock to William McGraw, and by William McGraw to Simon T. Sherman. Signed Isaac Lindsey. Witnesses: John Gould and James McKibbin. Esther Lindsey, wife of Isaac Lindsey, relinquished her dower rights 21 Nov. 1811. Recorded 13 Sept. 1813.

Newberry Co., SC Deed Book K, pg. 298. 21 Nov. 1811: Isaac Lindsey is bound to George McCreless in the penal sum of 100 dollars. The conditions of the above obligation are such that Simon T. Sherman died without issue and by that means his widow, now intermarried with the subscriber came possessed of one half of the aforesaid tract of land and of the whole if the relations of the said Simon T. Sherman does not within the legal time claim the other half. And whereas I have sold this day to the above named George McCreless all my interest in the whole tract of land, the obligation is intended to bind myself and make good and suffer(?) a title to the other half which for the above reasons I cannot lawfully make at this time, that being done the above obligation herein is void otherwise will remain in full force and virtue done the day and year above written, but it is hereby understood that if ever the heirs of Sherman obtain the half of the lands described above I am not to be accountable for the loss to the said McCreless. Signed Isaac Lindsey. Witnesses: John Gould, J. S. McKibbin. Recorded 13 Sept. 1813.

In 1815, Isaac and Esther Lindsey Sherman were sued by Hugh Patterson (representing G. Shaw and Co.), over debts that Simon T. Sherman had accrued. Source: Some South Carolina Genealogical Records, compiled by Janie Revill. Southern Historical Press: Easley, SC. 1986. Revill lists Laurens Co., SC Equity Court 1815, #13 as her source.

Isaac and Esther were enumerated on the 1835 census for Sabine Co., TX. Isaac was shown as being age 49, and Esther (spelled Easter) was listed as age 51. They had a daughter named Rosalie, age 15. Some other information indicates that Isaac and Esther were in San Augustine in the mid 1820's.

Isaac and Esther Lindsey were enumerated on the 1850 and 1860 censuses for San Augustine Co., TX. In 1850, they had a ten-year-old named Jesse Davis living with them, who was probably a grandson. Living next door was Rosale Quinn, age 30, who was married to Green B. Quinn. Rosale and Green had children named Esther, Isaac, and Thomas. Rosale Quinn was likely the daughter of Isaac and Esther Lindsey, listed as Rosalie on the 1835 Sabine Co. census. The 1850 census listed Rosale Quinn as being born in Georgia ca. 1820.

In 1860, Isaac and Esther had Jesse Davis, age 20, living with them. They also had Easter and Isaac Quinn in their household, so it seems that Rosalie must have died by this time.

Isaac had died by 1870, when Esther appeared as head of household on the San Augustine Co. census. Her grandchildren, Esther and Isaac Quinn still lived with her, and there was a Jesse Quinn, age 2, in the household. Living next door was Green B. Quinn, who had remarried and who had several children with his new wife.

It is likely that Isaac and Esther Lindsey had other children in addition to Rosalie. The children may have been grown by the time of the 1835 Sabine Co., TX census. By then, Isaac and Esther had been married at least twenty years.

Alce Lindsey

Alce/Ailsey Lindsey, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, was born ca. 1790-1800. The youngest child of Samuel and Elizabeth Lindsey, Alce never married. Alce was named in her mother's estate papers as having passed away by 1828. Click on the image, below, to download Alce's probate file (PDF, 24 pages, about 5 Mb). Source: South Carolina Dept. of Archives and History, Newberry Co. Estates, Box 68, Package 12. Ailsey Lindsey, N. 239. Copy reproduced from microfilm.

Census Data

1790 census for Newberry Co.:

Page	Name	Males 16+	Males <16	Females	Other	Slaves
52	Jessey Lensey	1	3	4
52	Moses Lensey	1	2	1
53	Edm'd Lindery	5	2	3
53	W'm Linsey	1	2	1
68	Sam'l Linsey	1	3	4		5
68	Ja's Linsey	2	3	1
68	Abr'm Linsey	1	2	3
68	Col. Jn'o Linsey	3	2	1		5
68	Tho's Linsey	2	3	5		13

Samuel had 3 sons under 16 (b. after 1774), Wade, Thomas and John. He had 3 daughters in 1790, whom I'm guessing were Drucilla, Mary, and Esther. Alce had not been born, yet.

1800 Census for Newberry Co.

Page	Names of heads of families	Free white males					Free white females					All other Free Persons	Slaves
Page	Names of heads of families	under 10	10 thru I5	16 thru 25	26 thru 44	45 and over	under 10	I0 thru 15	16 thru 25	26 thru 44	45 and over	All other Free Persons	Slaves
Ancestry.com Page #'s
36	Ruth Lindsey	2	2				2		1	3	1
36	Samuel Lindsey		1	3		1	2	1	2	1			9
36	Moses Lindsey	1	1		1		1	1		1			1
36	Jacob Lindsey	1		1			1		1				2
36	Charles Lindsey			1					2				1
36	Thomas Lindsey		1	2	1	1	2	1			1		13
36	Benjamin Lindsey				1		1		1
37	David Lindsey					1			1		1
37	Caleb Lindsey	1			1				1				1
37	John Lindsey		2		1		1		1		1		5
38	Edmund Lindsy			1		1					1
38	Edmund Lindsy	2	1		1		1		1
38	Mary Lindsy						1		1
39	James Lindsey		2		1		3	1		1
39	Mary Lindsey										1

In 1800, there were 4 males, and 6 females who might have been children of Samuel. If they were Samuel and Elizabeth's children, then some must have pre-deceased their mother, because only seven were named in her 1827 estate. Samuel's wife was shown as being born between 1756-1774. She was probably born by 1760 to have had six children by 1790. If all of the children were under 10 in 1790, they might all have still been living at home in 1800. It is known from Elizabeth Lindsey's father's estate, that she was married to Samuel by 1787.

1810 census for Newberry Co:

Page	Names of heads of families	Free white males					Free white females					All other Free Persons	Slaves
Page	Names of heads of families	under 10	10 thru I5	16 thru 25	26 thru 44	45 and over	under 10	I0 thru 15	16 thru 25	26 thru 44	45 and over	All other Free Persons	Slaves
Ancestry.com page #'s
08	Dv'd Lindsey					1		1			1
08	Benj. Lindsey	2			1		1		1				6
15	Edward Lindsey					1					1
15	William Lindsey	2				1	1	1	2
26	James Lindsey Saludy	1			2				1		1		3
28	John Linsley		2			1			1
28	Thomas Lindvig			1	1	1		1	1		1		20
30	Chas. Lindsey	3			1		1			1			1
30	Caleb Lindsey	3	1	1	1		3			1			10
30	John Lindsey	2			2		1		1				6
31	Sam'l Lindsey		1	2	1	1		1	1		1		2
31	Wade Lindsey				1		1		1
32	Jacob Lindsey	3			1		1			1			2

Samuel's son Wade is shown as being grown and married (b. 1774-1784). Samuel had 4 males and two females in addition to himself and his wife. Both Samuel and his wife are shown as being born before 1765. If the 4 males were all sons of Samuel, then he had at least five sons altogether, and at least two had died by 1827.

1820 census for Newberry Co:

Page	Names of heads of families	Free white males						Free white females					All other Free Persons	Slaves
Page	Names of heads of families	under 10	10-I6	16-18	16-26	26-45	45 and over	under 10	I0-16	16-26	26-45	45 and over	All other Free Persons	Slaves
02	Abigail Linsey		1			1			1	1		1
02	Cullen Lindsey				2	1						1
12	Wade Lindsey (son of Samuel)	1				1		3	2		1
12	James Lindsey (son of John2)	1	2	1	2	1						1		11
14	William Lindsey (son of Edmund2)		1				1	1		2	1
17	Jacob Lindsey (son of Thomas)			1	1	1					1
32	Sam'l Lindsey				2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1		6
32	Lydia Lindsey (widow of Thomas)		1			1		1		1		1		11
36	Benjamin Lindsey	2	1	1	1		1	1	1			1		9

Above is an excerpt from page 83 of the Annals of Newberry: in two parts, by John Belton O'Neall (S.C.: Aull & Houseal, 1892). O'Neall tells of Samuel Lindsey's drinking problem and his stroke.

Susan Grabek

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