Ezekiel ALEXANDER

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Ezekiel married Nancy O'NEIL. [Group Sheet]

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• Marriage License: 1728, Bertie Precinct, NC

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He was a Presbyterian minister, who went with his family to Bertie Co. GA in 1757 as missionaries.

Several ideas for his parents, Moses Alexander and Mary Wallace, but their birth dates in 1690 make them too young to be his parents. However, with his being a Presbyterian minister and fighting in the American Revolution, it is highly likely his roots are Ulster Irish (Scots Irish). Whether he is from the Cecil Co. Alexanders has not been proven. But there was a mass migration of Alexanders from this county in MD to Mecklenburg NC.

Other researchers have John Alexander and Ann as his parents, but no information on place of birth. And another option is Anthony Alexander (10 OCT 1668 Dobbs Co. NC - 1741 Dobbs Co. NC) and Ann Jennett (1665 Dobbs Co. NC - 1750 Dobbs Co. NC) may be a possibility as they are the right age and location. Dobbs is an extinct county, the land now part of Greene and Lenoir counties.

As of now, his parents have not been determined.

It gets confusing with three generations of Samuel Alexanders living in the same areas to tell them apart. At one time all three were in the Duplin County, NC area in 1758, and again later in South Carolina in 1765, and then in Georgia.

LAND RECORDS:
1 Jul 1758 130 acres Duplin Co., NC land grant Book 2 p203.

Dec 1762 petition for 100 acres Halifax Dist., Georgia Land grant, Col. Rec. of State of Georgia Vol 8 Chandler 1907 p766

1765, Sep 27 Granville Co., South Carolina, signing of Samuel Alexander, Sr.'s land grant for 250 in South Carolina on the Savannah River, Three Runs River area, no. 253, copy from South Carolina Archives in Columbia.

1765, Oct 9 Granville Co., South Carolina, entry for Samuel Alexander Sr. in grant book for above, saying it was certified 6 Aug 1765 and granted 27 Sep 1765.

1783, Aug 12 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander, Sr., warrant for 200 acres in Wilkes County.

1784, undated Washington Co., Georgia, petition, probably for warrant below, Samuel Alexander Sr. for 287 1/2 acres (Georgia Surveyor General Office, 1983, in a loose folder for the surname Alexander.

1784, May 17 Washington Co., Georgia; warrant, Samuel Sr. for 287 1/2 acres Washington County; the amount of land indicates it would be bounty land, (Georgia Surveyor General Office, 1983, in a loose folder for the surname Alexander. [This would be a second step in the four step process of obtaining land: first is the Petition, second Warrant for Survey, third Survey/ Plat, Grant, and fourth, the entry in Memorial Book. There was a fee for each step.]

1784, May 31 Washington Co., Georgia; Samuel (Sr?) Survey of 287 1/2 acres Washington Co., Georgia (warrant 17 May) by Micajah Williamson. (Washington Co Surveyor records, 1784-1786, Book A p 79, found in Archives Drawer 52 Box 61

1784, Jul 12 Wilkes Co., Georgia; warrant Samuel Sr. for 200 acres Wilkes County, Georgia Surveyor General Office, 1983, in a loose folder for the surname Alexander

1784, Sep 6 Washington Co., Georgia; "Samuel Alexander, Sr., Refugee soldier, certificate of Col. Elijah Clarke, prays 287 1/2 acres Washington Co., Georgia" (Georgia Roster of the Revolution by Knight p 21).

1784, Oct 1 Richmond Co., Georgia; deed: Samuel Alexander (Sr, II) of Richmond Co., Georgia, Planter, for love, goodwill and affection, to my loving daughter, Sarah Smith of Wilkes Co., Georgia, and absolute free and independent title in fee simple to all that tract of land where she now lives, 200 acres by survey, being granted to Samuel Alexander in 1784. Gift made 24 May 1787. Witnessed: Aaron Grier and Ezekiel Alexander. Gift proved in Wilkes Co., Georgia by Aaron Grier 22 Feb. 1797.

Georgia 1792-1819 Tax List Index p188 shows a Samuel Alexander Sr. of Warren Co. with land in Greene Co. on a watercourse called Williams Creek. (doc). Note Greene was made from part of Wilkes Co. in 1786. See Oct 5, 1785, Wilkes Co. above. 1791, Sep 5 - Columbia Co., Georgia; warrant for 60 acres.

LAND TRANSACTIONS for Samuel Alexander, unclear whether it is Sr. or Jr.

1783, Oct 9 Wilkes Co., Georgia; warrant for 200 acres Wilkes Co.

1783, Oct 9 Wilkes Co., Georgia; warrant for 450 acres, Wilkes Co.

1784, Jan 20 Wilkes Co, Georgia; Samuel Alexander, 450 acres, Wilkes Co., adjoining vacant lands on all sides. Reg. 22 Jan 1784 (Georgia Surveyor General Office, Book DDD p27,

1784, Jan 20 Wilkes Co., Georgia Samuel Alexander, 200 acres, Wilkes Co, adjoining vacant land on all sides. Reg. 22 Jan 1784 (Georgia Surveyor General Office Book DDD p29),

1784, Jan 20 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander 200 acres, Wilkes Co, adjoined S by William Whaley's land; vacant on other sides, Reg. 22 Jan 1784 (Georgia Surveyor General Office p32).

1784, May 25 Washington Co., Georgia; Samuel survey of 575 acres north Boundary marked as *College Land on Richland Creek Washington Co. Georgia, Warrant 17 May 1784 (Washington County Surveyor's records, 1784-1785, Book A, in Archives Drawer 52, Box 61.

1784, May 31 Washington Co., Georgia; Samuel Survey of 287 1/2 acres Washington Co., Georgia (warrant 17 May) by Micajah Williamson. (Washington Co Surveyor records, 1784-1786, Book A p 79, found in Archives Drawer 52 Box 61.

1784, Jul 29 Washington Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander Survey of 287 1/2 acres on Lick Creek, part marked as "wheat & corn land" on ? Lick Creek Washington Co., Georgia, warrant 17 May 1784 (Washington County Surveyor records 1784-1786, Book A, Archives Drawer 52 Box 61.

1784, Sep 30 Wilkes Co., Georgia; the Governor signed a grant to Samuel Alexander for 200 acres in Wilkes, Co., Georgia. (The Rev. Records of the State of Georgia, Allen D. Chandler 1908, Vol. II, p722.

1784, Oct 10 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander warrant for 100 acres Wilkes County, Georgia Surveyor General Office, 1983, in a loose folder for the surname Alexander.

1785, Jan 25 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander Wilkes Co., bounded on S. by John Lees land, SW by Alexander's land, NE by Wootens land, other sides by vacant land. Reg 27 Jan 1785 (Georgia Surveyor Office, Bk FFF p531.

1785, 5 Oct Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander regt. 7 Oct 1785, 287 1/2 acres Wilkes Co Georgia bounded by said Alexander's land, other sides vacant. On Bounty (Grant Books of Georgia Surveyor Gen. Office, Book HHH, p608., RC Wooten).

1785, 5 Oct Washington Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander 575 acres WASHINGTON Co. bounded NE by "Colledge" land, rest vacant (Georgia Surveyor Generals Office, Book III p33, RC Wooten).

1785, Oct 5 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander 200 acres Wilkes Co., bounded SE by Williams Creek and rest vacant (Georgia Surveyor Generals Office, Book III p50).

1785, Oct 5 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander 200 acres Wilkes Co., all sides vacant (Georgia Surveyor Generals Office, Book III p51).

1786, Jan 20 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander to Aaron Greer, 200 acres on Williams creek, original grant from Gov. Elbert, on this date, Deed Book "D D" --1788-1789, p 194.

1787, Nov 5 Richmond Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander warrant for 100 acres.

1788-1789 Wilkes Co., Georgia; Samuel Alexander to Aaron Greer, 200 acres on Williams Creek, original grant to Alexander from Gov. Elbert, Jan 20 1786. James Lamar, Jr. and Michael Van Winkle, Testator. Wilkes Co., Georgia Deed Book "DD" 1788-1789, p 194.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR

Source: Maryland Heardlic Familes Pg 63

"Samuel Alexander of Enderly Farms, near Charlotte, N. C., is probably the son or gr. son of Samuel, b--1699. At age 78,he was taken prisoner at Camden, S.C. (formerly part of N.C. at this point) during the American Revolution. When ordered by British crown to join his forces, he with others refused to do so. He was fastened to cart and forced to march 42 miles to be interned. Later he was sent to Georgia for release but enforced residence during the Revolution.

His son, Capt. Samuel Alexander, was attacking the British at Fort Cornwallis and his father was placed in front of the British line. He was uninjured. Son and father show lands in Georgia, but the soldiery returned to their own states after Revolution.

Source: Hero of Hornet's Nest" by L.C. Hays

"Among the number was the father of Captains Samuel and James Alexander, in his 78th year of his age; he was arrested by a party commanded by Colonel Grierson, and by his order, was ignominiously chained to a cart and dragged like a criminal forty miles in two days; and when he attempted to rest his feeble frame, by leaning upon the cart, the driver was ordered to scourge him with his whip."

DEATH

1822, Sept. 10 - Warren Co. Georgia Probate Court: A letter of administration Pro-Temporary for Moses Alexander to handle the "unadministered and undivided goods and effects of Samuel Alexander, Sr. of this county, dece'd." (doc).

1823 - 1826 - "Georgia Indian Depredation Claims" Donna B. Thaxton, shows receipts of claims against the Creek Indians, Money distributed between 1823-1826 by installment for claims by: Samuel Sr. p644--Moses admr of Samuel, Sr. collecting $330 for him Sep 13, 1822, p651; ditto Moses $330 Jun 2, 1823, p657; ditto $330 Jul 27, 1824; ditto May 11 1825.

Presbyterian Minister

Name:
First name may have been Samuel.

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Some sources have his place of death in Camden Co. GA and date of death June 01, 1770.

John married Bethia H. CASTELLAW 1728, Bertie Precinct, NC, USA. Bethia (daughter of John James CASTELLAW and Sarah WILLIAMS) was born Jun 1715, Bertie Precinct, NC; died Abt 1775, Camden Co., GA. [Group Sheet]

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Bethian/Bethia Castello
She was named for her aunt, and the name continued down the family line.

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• Marriage License: 1718, Bertie Co., NC

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James was the "Patriarch" of the Castellaw family in America. He was the son of a Scottish Presbyterian minister. He entered the University of Glasgow in about 1703 at the age of 18. He graduated in 1707. It has been said that he was the fourth generation of Castellaw's to be educated there.

James emigrated to North Carolina by 1710. His name first appears in North Carolina records in 1718 when he witnessed the will of Henry Woodnot of Chowan Precinct on 29 Dec. 1718. But was not listed in the 1717 tax list nor in a list of freeholders in 1719.

In 1719, he obtained a warrant for 640 acres in Bertie Precinct. (Note: Bertie Co. was formed from Chowan Co. in 1722.) He served in 1719 as a juror in Chowan Precinct, North Carolina in the trial of Colonel Edward Moseley. He was on the Grand Jury in 1722 and 1724.

He was on the 1721 tax list for Chowan County, North Carolina. In 1721 he bought land on the Cashie River adjoining Colonel Pollock, Richard Fryer and Martin Gardner. July 14, 1721 James was a witness for the sale of 150 acres of land from Matthew Edwards to John Williams. James and Sarah bought 550 acres on the Kesiah River on February 21, 1723. There is a deed in the records at Windsor, NC, dated 1 Feb. 1723/24, to Thomas Williamson, in which he mentions "Sarah, wife of said James", and she gave dower. In 1727 James went into business with Henry Guston and James Milikin at the confluence of the Cashie and Roanoke Rivers.

Until his death in 1749, James Castellaw took an active interest in and assumed leadership for many business, social and political activities in Bertie County.

James Castellaw served as a Justice of the Peace for Bertie for many years and was a Commissioner for the county and was elected as Public Treasurer of Bertie in 1739.

He became a lawyer and a member of the Colonial General Assembly. He was elected as a member of the Colonial Assembly in the Lower House in 1726, and in the Upper House in 1731, and served for 14 years until 1745. He was the Treasurer of Bertie Precinct from 1735 until 1748. He was a jurist and witnessed many legal transactions in the County. In addition, he found time to serve as one of His Majesty's Justices" from 1739- 1746.

A very active man in Colonial politics, there are records of many Bills, Committees, and Acts attributed to him in the Colonial Records. He was instrumental in the placing of the public buildings at Cashy, and the actual construction of same. He started construction of the water mill that operated for nearly 200 years.

When the area was divided and a new Courthouse authorized, a group of landowners from the Cashy area led by Thomas Whitmel, James McDowall, and James Castellaw - all Court Justices - filed a petition with a later court held in February 1742 asking that the court house site selection should not be settled as previously. The controversy raged for over a year until Governor Gabriel John- son signed into law an act "That the Court House, Prison, and Stocks shall be built between Cashy Bridge and Will's Quarter Bridge, in the said County, and that all Court shall be there held for the said County." Much of the effort behind this act must be credited to James Castellaw, one of the first Treasurers of Bertie, and at this time, respected member of the General Assembly, and owner of the land on which the Court was to be placed.

The Act of the General Assembly charged the Justices of Bertie County to purchase one acre between said bridges; and thus, James Castellaw issued a deed to the Justices of Bertie County for one acre on the North side of Cashy and South side of Will's guar- ter "(Whereon the Prison, Court House and Stocks are to be built"

James McDowell and James Castellaw were awarded the contract for the public buildings, and on November 13, 1744, asked the Court for final inspection on the Prison. This was done; and after several changes, it was accepted by Bertie as the "Public Goal" of the County on Friday morning, February 15, 1745.

When James died in Bertie County, North Carolina in early 1749,his son Thomas was the administrator of his estate and made sales on December 20, 1749.

Hoggards Mill in Bertie Precinct, NC established in 1736 by James Castellaw, treasurer of Bertie and on whose land the mill, courthouse, jail, "whipping post and stocks" were located. Subsequently called Lockharts, Evans and finally purchased by William Hoggard circa 1800. His home still stands there.

John married Sarah WILLIAMS 1712, Bertie Co., NC. Sarah (daughter of John WILLIAMS, II and Mary POPE) was born 1699, Isle of Wright Co., VA, USA; died 1770, Bertie Co., NC, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Marriage License: 1669, Renfrenshire, Scotland

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Thomas of Leswalt obtained his degree at the University of Edinburg July 27, 1663. he preached at The Presbytry of Dunfemline in April 1691. He was minister at Leswalt from 1692 until his death in 1703.

He was a member of the Assembly January 15, 1692.

Reference: Fasti (Register) Volume I

Various wills by Thomas identify Katherine Hutcheson as his wife as well as his children James, William, Elizabeth and Bethia.

The will of Thomas was not recorded when he died, but in 1715 his daughter's recorded it to collect a debt Robert Pollock owed their father. In it is found the following:

"Mr. Thomas Castellaw minister of the Gospel at Leswalt and Katherine Hutchosone his spouse." "James Castellaw, indweller in Paislai and Katerhine Veitch his spouse. " James is called his brother and his heir. "Elizabeth Castellaw lawful eldest daughter of the said Mr. Thomas Castellaw." Elizabeth and Bethia Castellaw, daughter's and wards of kin to the defunct and William Houston in Mains for Carleton husband to the said Bethia the remainder amoung my two daughters and my son James and son William.

Thomas married Katherine HUTCHESON 1660, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Katherine was born Abt 1642, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died Apr 1713, Scotland. [Group Sheet]

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John married Mary POPE 1697, VA, USA. Mary (daughter of Henry POPE and Susan or Sarah WATTS) was born 1680; died 1760, Isle of Wight Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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