Jesse McFadden
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1782 - Fairfield County, South Carolina 2
Death: 1854 - Laurel County, Kentucky
Burial:
Events
• Alt. Death 2, Laurel County, Kentucky, Mar 23, 1854
• Number of Children (Facts 2, 9
Parents
Father: William McFadden
Mother: Anne Muse
Spouses and Children
1. *Sally Ruth Chesnut 2
Marriage: Nov 10, 1808 - Knox County, Kentucky 2
Children:
1. Sarah McFadden
2. Patience McFadden 2
3. John McFadden 2
4. Westerfield McFadden 2
5. David McFadden 2 3
6. Lydia McFadden 2 4
7. Nancy McFadden 2
8. Elizabeth McFadden 2
9. Chapman McFadden 2 4
Notes
General:
Polly McFadden married Edward Norvell Dec. 25, 1825, in Knox County. This Polly McFadden could very well be a daughter of Jesse and Sally Ruth McFadden that we don't have documented. Polly McFadden Norvell may die soon after her marriage since Edward Novell remarries Sarah Jones on December 29, 1831 in Laurel County, Kentucky. They supposedly had one child named "Mary Norvell".
Jesse McFadden is probably buried at Providence Cemetery.
1782. Jesse McFadden is born in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
1790. Jesse McFadden's father dies when Jesse was but 8 years old.
1794. Jesse McFadden's mother dies leaving him now an orphan at the age of 12. According to his mother's will, Jesse McFadden, along with two of his siblings were to be placed in the household of James Blair of Fishing Creek.
1800. Jesse McFadden does not show up as being listed as having his own household but would be approximately 18 years old in 1800. His brother Elisha dies in 1802. There are several persons in James Blair's home at the time of this Census for Fairfield County, South Carolina but no individual names listed.
1805. On June 15th, Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County, Kentucky. He claims one male under age of 21 yet older than 18 lives i his household. Jesse would be about 23 years old here so it's a mystery as to who is living with him.
1807, On April 15th, Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County, Kentucky. Claiming one male over the age of 18 and one horse.
1807. Sally Ruth McFadden's mother re-marries to Chapman Watkins on November 11, 1807. By A. Stewart, Justice of the Peace. This according to Marriage Index Book A of Knox County, Kentucky.
1808 Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County, Kentucky. Claiming one male over the age of 18 and one horse.
1808, At age 26, Jesse McFadden marries Sally Ruth Chesnut in what was then Knox County, Kentucky on November 10, 1808.
The Knox County Marriage Index Book A states that Jesse and Sally Ruth were married by Rev. Jesse Sears.
1809 Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County, Kentucky.
1810, Jesse McFadden appears on the Knox County, Kentucky tax list.
1810, Knox County Kentucky Census shows Jesse McFadden. In the household is one male aged 16 to 26, and one male ages 26 to 45. One female under the age of ten and one female aged 16 to 26. This one younger male could possibly be Thomas Garner or Edward McFadden who migrated from South Carolina to Kentucky with Jesse. The young female under the age of 10 could very well be a girl named Polly that we don't have documented as being a child of Jesse and Sally McFadden.
1811, Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County, Kentucky on one male over the age of 18 and two horses.
1812, Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County, Kentucky on one male over the age of 18 and three horses.
1813. In the Knox County Marriage records there is an Edward McFadden who marries Nancy Williams on June 5, 1813. They are married by B. Hopper. This may be Edward McFadden, Jr. born 1790 in South Carolina and is possibly a cousin to Jesse. I found no further records for Edward McFadden in Kentucky. He may show up in Maury County, Tennessee with is father.
1815. Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County on 100 acres of land lying on Laurel River in Knox County. One person over age of 18 and three horses. Total taxable value is $350.00.
1816. Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County on a 249 acre tract and a 98 acre tract of land both lying on the watershed of Laurel River in Knox County. Total taxable value is $695.00.
1817. Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County on a 240 acre tract on Laurel River in Knox County.
1818. Jesse McFadden pays taxes in Knox County on 240 acre tract on Laurel River and three head of cattle. $400 taxable value.
1819. Jesse McFadden is on tax list in Knox County, Kentucky.
1820. Jesse McFadden is on tax list in Knox County, Kentucky.
1820, Knox County Kentucky Census shows Jesse McFadden. In the household are the following persons; one male under the age of 10, one male between the ages of 16 and 18, one male between the ages of 18 and 26, one male between the ages of 26 and 42. Also in the household are two females under the age of 10, one female between the ages of 16 and 18, and one female between the ages of 26 and 42.
With a total of eight people in the household in 1820 we seem to have possibly missed some children. According to our records now we would have a total of only five. It could be a combination of missing a child or two and having Chapman's birth date off a year of two. I still think we possibly have some infant deaths in the household.
In this 1820 Census, Jesse and Sally Ruth are living next door to Chapman Watkins. Sally Ruth's mother, Sarah Graham Chesnut married Chapman Watkins in 1807. Also next door to Jesse is Sally Ruth's brother, Edmund Chesnut.
1821. Jesse McFadden is on tax list in Knox County, Kentucky.
1822. Jesse McFadden purchases 96 acre tract on Sandy Creek from Oldham.
1822. Jesse McFadden pays tax on 100 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Knox County, Kentucky.
1823. Jesse McFadden pays tax on 100 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Knox County, Kentucky.
1824. Jesse McFadden pays tax on 200 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Knox County, Kentucky.
1825. Jesse McFadden pays tax on 200 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Knox County, Kentucky.
1826, Laurel County is formed from Clay, Knox, Whitley and Rockcastle Counties.
1826, Jesse McFadden is appointed Road Overseer at the March term of the Laurel County Kentucky Court.
1827. Jesse McFadden is now paying tax on 400 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Laurel County, Kentucky after the formation of Laurel County. This farm today is approximately 8 miles East of London, KY on Highway 488.
1828. Jesse McFadden pays tax on 400 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Laurel County, Kentucky.
1829. Jesse McFadden pays tax on 400 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Laurel County, Kentucky.
1830, In the Laurel County 1830 Census there are two males under the age of 8 in Jesse McFadden's household. One male between the ages of 8 and 10, One male between the ages of 10 to 15. One male between the ages of 40 to 50. One female between the ages of 10 and 15. One female between the ages of 30 to 40.
1830, The Kentucky Land Grants. Volume I. Part I. Chapter VI Kentucky Land Warrants 1816-1873. The Counties of Kentucky Page 660. Survey Date 12-1-1830. Book Z Page 471 for 50 Acres on Sandy Waters of Laurel River. Laurel County, Kentucky.
1830. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 400 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Laurel County, Kentucky.
1833. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 400 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Laurel County, Kentucky.
1835. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 450 acres of land lying on Laurel River watershed in Laurel County, Kentucky.
1836. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 450 acres of land lying on Laurel River. He indicates that there are two tracts. One of 400 acres in size and another of 50 acres in size. This is the first tax entry where he lists the watersheds as being on "Sandy" instead of as lying on Laurel River.
1840, In the Laurel County 1840 Census Jesse McFadden has one male living in the household who is from 5 to 10 years old, one male in the household from the age 10 to 15, one male in the household from age 15 to 20. One male in the household from age 40 to 50. One female under the age of 5, one female between the ages of 5 and 10, one female between the ages of 10 to 15. One female between the ages of 30 and 40. A total of 8 people in the household.
1840. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 450 acres of land lying on Laurel River. He states that there is one male over the age of 21 in his household. He has one horse or mare that is worth $195. He has 15 head of cattle. And there are two children in his household between the ages of 7 and 17.
1841. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 450 acres. He states this land is lying on the watershed of "Sandy". He states the total value of the property is $1200.00. Jesse states there are two males over the age of 21 in the household. He further says he has five horses or mares for a total value of $210.00 He has eleven head of cattle. He now states that he has three children in the household between the ages of 7 and 17. Total taxable value of his property is $1424.00.
1842. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 450 acres. He states this land is lying on the watershed of "Sandy". He says he has five horses or mares with a total value of $180.00. A total of 9 head of cattle. He further states he has four children between the ages of 7 and 17.
1843. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 500 acres of land he states lies on the Laurel River watershed. He has four horses or mares and 17 head of cattle. Now he states he has three children in the household between the ages of 7 and 17.
1844. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 500 acres of land he states lies on the Laurel River watershed. Two horses or mares and seven head of cattle. He says he has three children between the ages of 5 and 16 in the household.
1845. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 500 acres of land he states lies on the Laurel River watershed. Three horses or mares worth $75.00 and 13 head of cattle. Still with three children in the household between the ages of 5 and 16.
1846. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 500 acres of land he states lies on the Laurel River watershed. Three horses or mares and 15 head of cattle. Still three children in the household between the ages of 5 and 16.
1847. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on only 400 acres of land in Laurel County, Kentucky.
1848. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 400 acres of land on "Big Laurel" in Laurel County, Kentucky. Jesse, Chapman and Westerfield have their name spelled "McPhadden" on the tax rolls of this year.
1849. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 475 acres of land lying on the watershed of "Laurel" in Laurel County, Kentucky.
1849, The Kentucky Land Grants. Volume I. Part II. Chapter X Grants in the County Court Orders 1836-1924. The Counties of Kentucky Page 1540. Survey Date 2-16-1849 Book 30 Page 272 for 50 Acres on Sandy Fork of Laurel River. Laurel County, Kentucky.
1849, The Kentucky Land Grants. Volume I. Part II. Chapter X Grants in the County Court Orders 1836-1924. The Counties of Kentucky Page 1540. Survey Date 2-16-1849 Book 30 Page 273 for 50 Acres on Sandy Fork of Laurel River. Laurel County, Kentucky.
1850, In the Laurel County 1850 Census Jesse McFadden is 68 years old. This Census is interesting since it is here that Jesse states that he was born in South Carolina. In the household is listed as Ruth age 57 who was born in Kentucky. Lydia who is 17, Nancy who is 14 and Betsy who is 11. This is also the Census record I use to establish his date of birth. Film 13B shows Jesse, Ruth, Lydia, Nancy and Betsy living next door to Jesse and Ruth's son, Westerfield McFadden. In the next household after Wes is their son, David along with his wife Elizabeth McFadden.
1850 Laurel County Tax records show that Jesse McFadden is paying tax on 200 acres of land now. His son David is paying taxes on 150 acres and his son Westerfield is paying taxes on 50 acres. Jesse's son Chapman appears on tax list but does not appear to be paying taxes on any property. Westerfield is actually listed as "Westley" on the tax records.
1851. Jesse pays taxes on 300 acres of land on Sandy Creek in Laurel County. Says there are four children in his household between the ages of 5 and 16. The two youngest girls would be in that age bracket but it's a mystery who the other two are. Jesse's son David reports 150 acres on Sandy Creek while Chapman reports 75 acres. Each year it seems that Jesse, David and Chapman appear to pay their taxes together since the entires are always together whereas Jesse's son John is always listed separately. Also when Jesse reports his land being on "Sandy Creek" so do David and Chapman. When the land is reported for Jesse as being on "Laurel" once again so are the tracts for David and Chapman. On this tax list Westerfield McFadden reports having 210 acres.
1852. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 200 acres of land on Sandy Creek in Laurel County. His son Chapman reports 100. David pays taxes on 150 and Westerfield McFadden pays taxes on 200 acres. All these tracts of the sons also lying on Sandy Creek.
1853. Jesse McFadden pays taxes on 250 acres of land on Sandy Creek in Laurel County. He has two horses or mares, seven head of cattle and 10 hogs. He also lists the total value of all gold, silver or metallic watches and clocks at $5.00. David lists 320 acres on Sandy Creek while Chapman lists 90 acres and Westerfield reports owning 140 acres on Sandy Creek. Jesse again lists two children between the ages of six and eighteen years old.
1854. The Laurel County tax records show David McFadden paying taxes on 300 acres on Sandy Creek, Chapman having 100 acres, and Westerfield McFadden having 140 acres. This is the first year that Ruth McFadden is listed in the tax records for Laurel County, Kentucky.
In 1854, Jesse McFadden's wife Ruth McFadden pays taxes on 250 acres of land while there is no entry in the tax rolls for her husband Jesse McFadden. Ruth McFadden received a life estate in Jesse's property through Jesse McFadden's will. Ruth McFadden lists no white males in the household over the age of 21. She says she has four horses or mares with a value of $150.00, a total of $5.00 in gold and silver, eleven head of cattle and ten hogs. Ruth further reports that there is one child in the household under the age of eighteen which would have been Elizabeth "Betsy" McFadden. Jesse and Ruth McFadden's daughter Lydia marries Joseph W. Jones in February of 1854 and Nancy marries Darling Jones in November of 1854.
1854, In the Laurel County Will Book Number 4 Page 27 Jesse McFadden's Will is recorded. He makes his last codicil on the 8th day of October, 1853. This will is probated In the 1854 Term of the Laurel County Court, Laurel County, Kentucky. Various researchers list the date of Jesse McFadden's death as March 23, 1854. That date appears to be an error associated with the fact that a grandson to Jesse and Ruth McFadden also named Jesse McFadden died on March 23, 1954.
Thomas Garner is a Revolutionary War Veteran living in Knox County at the same time Jesse is, along with an Edward McFadden. Do Thomas, Edward and Jesse all three migrate from Fairfield County, SC to Knox County, KY together?
Jesse McFadden should have gone to James Blair's home upon the death of his mother per her will. James Blair would have raised Jesse McFadden from the age of 12 until he leaves for Kentucky between the ages of 18 and 20. What follows are notes concerning James Blair and his arrival in the United States.
James was a Revolutionary War Hero who was born in Ireland and came to America in Dec. 1772 with his brother Brice. They set sail from Ballymoney in a fleet chartered by William Martin, a Presbyterian Minister who set up five ships. The ship's name was Lord Dunluce, and they landed in Charleston SC originally.
James Blair received a warrant for 230 acres when he arrived on the Lord Dunlace, as reported by South Carolina's Council Journal meeting of Jan. 6, 1773. The 250 acre warrant for James was "situated in Craven County on the drafts of Fishing Creek.
Neighbors to James Blair.
SE and NE was bounded by Robert McFaddens land. SE by James Ferguson's land, SW by Thomas Martin's land and SW by William McFadden's land. James's will was probated in 1796, and the land was passed on to his sons William and James Blair Jr. By then, the land had grown to 374 acres in 1816, when James Jr. sold the land and went to Tennessee?
"The James Blair family lived in South Carolina. This was the generation of the Revolution. We do not know what his services were. It is probable, but not yet proved, that he was the James Blair referred to in the following:"
King's Mountain and its Heroes: History of the Battle of King's Mountain, Oct. 7, 1780. (There are two references to a James Blair).
"On Friday, the 29th, the patriot army pursued its way up the valley of Grass Creek to its head, some eight or nine miles, when they passed through Gillespie's Gap in the Blue Ridge; emerging from which they joyfully beheld here and there in the distance in the mountain coves and on the valleys of the head of the upper Cataqba (Catawba?) they advanced settlements of adventurous pioneers. At this point, Col. McDowell rejoined his over mountain friends, imparting to them such vague and uncertain intelligence as he was able to learn from Ferguson's movements. Co. McDowell had repaired to his Quaker Meadow home and sent messengers in ever direction to arouse the people; he had dispatched James Blair, as an express, to hasten forward Col. Cleveland with the men of Wilkes and Surry. Blair reached Ft. Defiance, a distance of some 30 miles, where he probably met Cleveland and his men advancing; but he did not accomplish his means without imperiling his life for he was wounded by a stealthy Tory on the way.
In County Down Ireland, James Blair's family was part of the congregation of Rev. William Martin, called the "seceders" they were a splinter Presbyterian group. In 1772, Reverend Martin received a "call" to South Carolina; about one thousand seceders, five shiploads, went with him. James Blair's ship was the Lord Dunluce, which left Larne Ulster, 4 Oct. 1772 and it arrived at Charleston, South Carolina on 2 Dec. 1772, after sailing against contrary winds. The land in America was to cost five pounds, and the acreage was determined by family size. If the immigrant had no money the land was free. Since, these were Scotsman and thrifty with their money, the book says not too many of them could come up with the five pounds. This was a large group, and as such they were scattered around the Abbeville district of South Carolina. James was given 230 acres on the shores of Fishing Creek near Rev. Martin in Craven County, later Chester
County.
James assisted in establishing American Independence during the War of the Revolution while acting in the capacity of
Cavalryman and Infantryman in the troops in South Carolina, 193 days, from June 1780 to 1782. In April 1785, he
received one shilling sterling for hire of wagon, team driver, 62 days in Military Use during 1778-79.
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