Re: Isbell Families How did ti all begin
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In reply to:
Isbell Families How did ti all begin
11/13/98
This is a continuation of my first posting.
People have asked for copies and I'm not sure how I will handle that, but please drop me e-mail and I will see how it goes.
Please remember this genealogy follows a line basically to the desendants of John Wesley Isbell, was born in Texas and then migrated to Southern California, in 1868. But it is filled with extra stuff that would intrest anybody reading.
HERE COME "OUR' ISBELLS
HERE COME "OUR' ISBELLSAbout 1700 our line of lsbells comes out clear for us in the name of @r ancestor.Daniel Isbell, as we assume his birth was in the early 1700's.We don't know for sure who his parents, brothers or sisters were.
About 1700 our line of lsbells comes out clear for us in the name of @r ancestor.Daniel Isbell, as we assume his birth was in the early 1700's.We don't know for sure who his parents, brothers or sisters were.Sarah H. Coon, another Isbell researcher feels that two of Daniel's brothers could have been the "early Henry Isbell" (in Caroline County) and William Isbell Jr., "the character".The alleged Isbell descent for "our" line be: (this is fiction only)
Sarah H. Coon, another Isbell researcher feels that two of Daniel's brothers could have been the "early Henry Isbell" (in Caroline County) and William Isbell Jr., "the character".The alleged Isbell descent for "our" line be: (this is fiction only)Isabelles the ancient French family Sir William Isbell - went to England 1066 A.D. a William Isbell in England who had son John, b. in England? John Isbell born in England died in Virginia
William Isbell?
William Isbell?
His sons? (1) "our" Daniel (2) William Jr. (3) Henry
their sons: JamesJames b. 1720
George m. Mary DanielCapt. Zachariah
William m. Ann Dillard
Benjamin m Leitita Hickman
Henry Jr. m Hannah
their sons: JamesJames b. 1720
George m. Mary DanielCapt. Zachariah
William m. Ann Dillard
Benjamin m Leitita Hickman
Henry Jr. m Hannah
Remember the above "lineage" is just another guess - just something to keep our minds functioning and working to "solve the puzzle."
The question still remains: did the lsbells arrive in the 17oo's? Did they arrive in the 1600's? Were they among the early Virginia families along the James River? Were there three brothers or just many lsbells coming to America?
The question still remains: did the lsbells arrive in the 17oo's? Did they arrive in the 1600's? Were they among the early Virginia families along the James River? Were there three brothers or just many lsbells coming to America?
From the time of the earliest settlers in Virginia, to the Civil War, there could have been approximately ten generations on the land.
From the time of the earliest settlers in Virginia, to the Civil War, there could have been approximately ten generations on the land.DANIEL ISBELL (birth about 1720 ?? - died 1770)
DANIEL ISBELL (birth about 1720 ?? - died 1770)(first generation) Daniel Isbell is Albert Wesley Isbell's great, great, great, great grandfather.Daniel married Ann or Anne and we do not know her last name or anything about her family.
(first generation) Daniel Isbell is Albert Wesley Isbell's great, great, great, great grandfather.Daniel married Ann or Anne and we do not know her last name or anything about her family.Their 5 children that we are aware of were:
Their 5 children that we are aware of were:1. James Isbell (born Halifax County) who married Sarah George and had l.Daniel (named after his father),2.Mary , and 3. Anna Isbell (named after his mother).
1. James Isbell (born Halifax County) who married Sarah George and had l.Daniel (named after his father),2.Mary , and 3. Anna Isbell (named after his mother).Miss L. Evadine Parker, also descended from Daniel and Ann Isbell and an Isbell researcher, located Daniel lsbell's will under the name "George" which was his daughter-in-law's maiden name.It appears that James Isbell died and Sarah's brother, Reuben George, became guardian of the three young children of James (deceased) and Sarah (George) Isbell.It was the way of doing things in those times that if a father died some male member of the family was appointed guardian of the small children even though their mother was still living.
Miss L. Evadine Parker, also descended from Daniel and Ann Isbell and an Isbell researcher, located Daniel lsbell's will under the name "George" which was his daughter-in-law's maiden name.It appears that James Isbell died and Sarah's brother, Reuben George, became guardian of the three young children of James (deceased) and Sarah (George) Isbell.It was the way of doing things in those times that if a father died some male member of the family was appointed guardian of the small children even though their mother was still living.These records can be found in the Halifax (County, Virginia) Books.There (under Sarah (George) Isbell) is the will of Daniel Isbell.There was a lot of hassle in the settlement of Daniel's personal property and of settling the "property" which included the men and "negroes" that he evidently had working for him.After a few years the personal estate was divided among the children and grandchildren.Miss Parker is sending the copies of these records.
These records can be found in the Halifax (County, Virginia) Books.There (under Sarah (George) Isbell) is the will of Daniel Isbell.There was a lot of hassle in the settlement of Daniel's personal property and of settling the "property" which included the men and "negroes" that he evidently had working for him.After a few years the personal estate was divided among the children and grandchildren.Miss Parker is sending the copies of these records.2. Susannah Isbell (born Halifax County) who married a man with the last name of Foster (children?).
2. Susannah Isbell (born Halifax County) who married a man with the last name of Foster (children?).3. Lucy Isbell (born in Halifax Co.) who married (1) (?) Woodfolk and (2) George Hunt (any children?).
3. Lucy Isbell (born in Halifax Co.) who married (1) (?) Woodfolk and (2) George Hunt (any children?).4. Martha Isbell, born in Halifax County, in Christian County, Kentucky.She married William Collins (he died in Sumner County, Tennessee).They had 1 -Elizabeth Collins (who married Benjamin Graves); 2. Thomas Collins; 3. George Collins; 4. Daniel Collins; 5. Nancy Collins;
6. William Collins 2nd; 7. Samuel Collins; 8. Martha Collins; and 9. Barba Collins who married (1) Martha Johns and had 12 children then married (2) Sally Chick Reade, the widow of Will Reade, then married (3) Serena Hays McMurty.Martha and William had a lot of interactions with "our" Isbells.There is more information to be found about Barba Collins in his biography in "Goodspeed's History of Missouri." It is interesting to note here that when Martha (Isbell) Collins died, the children produced the will but the Christian County Court refused the will until probated in Sumner County, Tennessee.Fortunately, three of the five witnesses went into the county court and "proved the will." Afterwards Christian County Court accepted it and the lenathy settlement of the large estate proceeded.One of her sons and administrators died during those years but the estate was finally accounted for to the satisfaction of the court. (from notes of L.E.P.)
6. William Collins 2nd; 7. Samuel Collins; 8. Martha Collins; and 9. Barba Collins who married (1) Martha Johns and had 12 children then married (2) Sally Chick Reade, the widow of Will Reade, then married (3) Serena Hays McMurty.Martha and William had a lot of interactions with "our" Isbells.There is more information to be found about Barba Collins in his biography in "Goodspeed's History of Missouri." It is interesting to note here that when Martha (Isbell) Collins died, the children produced the will but the Christian County Court refused the will until probated in Sumner County, Tennessee.Fortunately, three of the five witnesses went into the county court and "proved the will." Afterwards Christian County Court accepted it and the lenathy settlement of the large estate proceeded.One of her sons and administrators died during those years but the estate was finally accounted for to the satisfaction of the court. (from notes of L.E.P.)
*5. (second generation) Our ancestor, Georae (b. abt 1740's? some say 1749) married Marv Daniel of the Daniel family of Caroline County, Virginia. (more about him later)
*5. (second generation) Our ancestor, Georae (b. abt 1740's? some say 1749) married Marv Daniel of the Daniel family of Caroline County, Virginia. (more about him later)Durina Daniel's life time the Virginia landseekers penetrated the northeast corner of Tennessee.This settlement was known as the Watuga Valley.Most came from the Piedmont area called the "old west." Most of these settlers were the defeated regulators (or mob).Even in the Civil War one of the most important reasons for the existence of unionism in the Appalachian Highlands was the influence of the deep scars of regulators and back country farmers vs aristocrats rather than any devotion to the cause of preserving the union.
Durina Daniel's life time the Virginia landseekers penetrated the northeast corner of Tennessee.This settlement was known as the Watuga Valley.Most came from the Piedmont area called the "old west." Most of these settlers were the defeated regulators (or mob).Even in the Civil War one of the most important reasons for the existence of unionism in the Appalachian Highlands was the influence of the deep scars of regulators and back country farmers vs aristocrats rather than any devotion to the cause of preserving the union.Patrick Henry (born 1736 in Hanover County, Virginia) was a leader for some of these back country patriots.By the years 1772 and 1773, thirteen settlements had been formed in Watuga.One of the early Watuga settlers was Daniel Boone.
Patrick Henry (born 1736 in Hanover County, Virginia) was a leader for some of these back country patriots.By the years 1772 and 1773, thirteen settlements had been formed in Watuga.One of the early Watuga settlers was Daniel Boone.These regulators wanted reform and marched off to Hillsborough (Tenn>) and seized Sheriff Fanning in order to gain that control.Governor Tyron called out the Militia and turned them on their own country men.
These regulators wanted reform and marched off to Hillsborough (Tenn>) and seized Sheriff Fanning in order to gain that control.Governor Tyron called out the Militia and turned them on their own country men.George Washington (born Feb 22, 1732 in Bridges Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia) had become the colonel of the Virginia Militia, and would later become commander of the Revolutionary Army.A part of the French and Indian War was fought on Tennessee soil in 1754 with a Lt.Col.George Washington in charge.Could they have ever guessed what was in store for that man? It was during these French and Indian Wars that problems began to show up between England and the colonies.Two of the biggest problems concerned the British proclamation of no travel west (into Indian land) and higher taxes due to the French and Indian war cost.The colonists began to rebel.
George Washington (born Feb 22, 1732 in Bridges Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia) had become the colonel of the Virginia Militia, and would later become commander of the Revolutionary Army.A part of the French and Indian War was fought on Tennessee soil in 1754 with a Lt.Col.George Washington in charge.Could they have ever guessed what was in store for that man? It was during these French and Indian Wars that problems began to show up between England and the colonies.Two of the biggest problems concerned the British proclamation of no travel west (into Indian land) and higher taxes due to the French and Indian war cost.The colonists began to rebel.In 1736 a John "Isdell" died in Northampton County, Virginia.Any relatio n .
In 1736 a John "Isdell" died in Northampton County, Virginia.Any relatio n .LIFE IN VIRGINIA AND 'IOUR" DANIEL ISBELL
LIFE IN VIRGINIA AND 'IOUR" DANIEL ISBELLOn October 12, 1750, recorded on page 235 of Caroline County Order Book, part 3, Richard Crutchfield and his wife Catharine acknowledged a deed to Daniel Isbell.Then in 1762 Daniel was among the executors for Williams Jones, deceased (from T. E. Campbell's book "Colonial Caroline.") In 1764, (only a few years before his death), the following could possibly have been written about" our" Daniel Isbell as it comes from a book "Colonial Caroline" and
On October 12, 1750, recorded on page 235 of Caroline County Order Book, part 3, Richard Crutchfield and his wife Catharine acknowledged a deed to Daniel Isbell.Then in 1762 Daniel was among the executors for Williams Jones, deceased (from T. E. Campbell's book "Colonial Caroline.") In 1764, (only a few years before his death), the following could possibly have been written about" our" Daniel Isbell as it comes from a book "Colonial Caroline" andDaniel lived in that county and would have been in his 40's or 50's : "Unfortunately, verdicts rendered by juries were as often as biased in favor of the plain people as the verdicts by the magistrates were biased in favor of the great landlords.While one jury sent John Holmes, the great landlord, to jail for debt, another refused to convict George Wiley, a small planter, and Henry Mills a crossroads trader, for breaking out of debtor's prison.The court took judicial notice of this arbitrary miscarriage of justice, and angrily dismissed the jury, which was composed of Samuel Ree, a rich man, who made his own fortune as merchant at Chesterfield and a planter on the north Anna, and William Kidd, Thomas Taylor, Thomas Jones, John Pemberton, James Gatewood, Thomas Pittman, Thomas Coghill, John Garnett, Abraham Wilson, Anthony Sale and Daniel Isbell, who were all thrifty small planters, for failing to perform its duty."
Daniel lived in that county and would have been in his 40's or 50's : "Unfortunately, verdicts rendered by juries were as often as biased in favor of the plain people as the verdicts by the magistrates were biased in favor of the great landlords.While one jury sent John Holmes, the great landlord, to jail for debt, another refused to convict George Wiley, a small planter, and Henry Mills a crossroads trader, for breaking out of debtor's prison.The court took judicial notice of this arbitrary miscarriage of justice, and angrily dismissed the jury, which was composed of Samuel Ree, a rich man, who made his own fortune as merchant at Chesterfield and a planter on the north Anna, and William Kidd, Thomas Taylor, Thomas Jones, John Pemberton, James Gatewood, Thomas Pittman, Thomas Coghill, John Garnett, Abraham Wilson, Anthony Sale and Daniel Isbell, who were all thrifty small planters, for failing to perform its duty."During this era in Daniel Isbell's life, civil cases as well as criminal clogged the docket of the local court."The people were quarrelsome because of the strain under which they lived, and filed a multitude of suits, based on slander and assault and battery.Times were hard and the war with France unpopular.The morale of the people was low and a crime wave swept the country."
During this era in Daniel Isbell's life, civil cases as well as criminal clogged the docket of the local court."The people were quarrelsome because of the strain under which they lived, and filed a multitude of suits, based on slander and assault and battery.Times were hard and the war with France unpopular.The morale of the people was low and a crime wave swept the country.""The most noteworthy of these suits was an action for slander by Samuel Gist, George Washington's friend and business associate, against Samuel and Caroline Riddick, alleging that they ridiculed his efforts in the French and Indian War. Witnesses ' preoccupied with their personal problems and not wishing to become engaged in these controversies, ignored summons to court at will.To break up this lawless arrogance, the Caroline magistrates fined four absentee witnesses, William Isbell, William Buckner, Dr. John Southerland and Philip Johnston, the huge sum of 2,000 pounds of tobacco each, and one term of court for contempt." from "Colonial Caroline."
"The most noteworthy of these suits was an action for slander by Samuel Gist, George Washington's friend and business associate, against Samuel and Caroline Riddick, alleging that they ridiculed his efforts in the French and Indian War. Witnesses ' preoccupied with their personal problems and not wishing to become engaged in these controversies, ignored summons to court at will.To break up this lawless arrogance, the Caroline magistrates fined four absentee witnesses, William Isbell, William Buckner, Dr. John Southerland and Philip Johnston, the huge sum of 2,000 pounds of tobacco each, and one term of court for contempt." from "Colonial Caroline."Another interesting item about a William Isbell was found in the "Colonial Caroline" book: "In 1759 one deponent, William Isbell, aged 50 and upward was illiterate while another, his son, Henry Isbell, about 20 years, wrote his name with a flourish." (This William died one year later and Henry was the executor of his estate).The well to do had private tutors and the upper crust sent their children to college.
Another interesting item about a William Isbell was found in the "Colonial Caroline" book: "In 1759 one deponent, William Isbell, aged 50 and upward was illiterate while another, his son, Henry Isbell, about 20 years, wrote his name with a flourish." (This William died one year later and Henry was the executor of his estate).The well to do had private tutors and the upper crust sent their children to college.In 1766 a John Isbell died and a Daniel Isbell became executor of the will.Could this be an ancestor of ours?
In 1766 a John Isbell died and a Daniel Isbell became executor of the will.Could this be an ancestor of ours?One year later, on November 26, 1767 our Daniel Isbell wrote his will in Caroline County, Virginia and we assume he died that year or shortly thereafter, in 1769 or 1770.His son, "our" ancestor, Georae Isbell, was under aae 21, according to the will.Daniel Isbell died in.Caroline County and listed his children in the will with his wife, Ann Isbell as the executor of his estate.
One year later, on November 26, 1767 our Daniel Isbell wrote his will in Caroline County, Virginia and we assume he died that year or shortly thereafter, in 1769 or 1770.His son, "our" ancestor, Georae Isbell, was under aae 21, according to the will.Daniel Isbell died in.Caroline County and listed his children in the will with his wife, Ann Isbell as the executor of his estate.In May of 1769 George Washington introduced a set of resolutions asserting that the sole right of taxing Virginians lay with the governor and provincial legislature, he censured the British ministry and condemned the idea that American "malcontents?" be brought back to England for trial under Henry the 8th.
In May of 1769 George Washington introduced a set of resolutions asserting that the sole right of taxing Virginians lay with the governor and provincial legislature, he censured the British ministry and condemned the idea that American "malcontents?" be brought back to England for trial under Henry the 8th.
A speech to the king was drawn up by Patrick Henry.A meeting was held the next day in Williamsburg's Raleigh Tavern and those in attendance adopted the Virginia Association, an agreement banning the imports of British goods (except paper), of slaves, and of European luxury goods.
A speech to the king was drawn up by Patrick Henry.A meeting was held the next day in Williamsburg's Raleigh Tavern and those in attendance adopted the Virginia Association, an agreement banning the imports of British goods (except paper), of slaves, and of European luxury goods.
On March 5, 1770 the Boston Massacre occurred, and involved the famous names of John Adams, Josiah Quincy and Paul Revere.Three years later the Boston Tea Party would take place.The English punished the colonists for this act by closing the harbor until all of the tea had been paid for.Names of famous Virginians during this time period were again Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson who were appointed as part of a committee for intercolonial correspondence.
On March 5, 1770 the Boston Massacre occurred, and involved the famous names of John Adams, Josiah Quincy and Paul Revere.Three years later the Boston Tea Party would take place.The English punished the colonists for this act by closing the harbor until all of the tea had been paid for.Names of famous Virginians during this time period were again Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson who were appointed as part of a committee for intercolonial correspondence.In 1774 The first continental congress had met and the following year in 1775, British troops marched to Lexington and Concord to capture patriot leaders and their supply of gunpowder.They met bands of volunteer colonial soldiers.Fighting broke out, the British were driven all the way back to Boston and the American Revolution had begun.Daniel had died a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War (1773 - 1788).
In 1774 The first continental congress had met and the following year in 1775, British troops marched to Lexington and Concord to capture patriot leaders and their supply of gunpowder.They met bands of volunteer colonial soldiers.Fighting broke out, the British were driven all the way back to Boston and the American Revolution had begun.Daniel had died a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War (1773 - 1788)."OUR" GEORGEISBELL(born ABT 1740's? - died 1794)
"OUR" GEORGEISBELL(born ABT 1740's? - died 1794)My great grandfather, John Wesley Isbell, wrote, "This is a story of my life, bringing out incidents in the way that I think may be of interest to my children and grandchildren.My great grandfather Isbell fought with the United States Army during the Revolutionary War." This could be none other than Daniel and Ann's youngest livina son, and our ancestor, George Isbell
My great grandfather, John Wesley Isbell, wrote, "This is a story of my life, bringing out incidents in the way that I think may be of interest to my children and grandchildren.My great grandfather Isbell fought with the United States Army during the Revolutionary War." This could be none other than Daniel and Ann's youngest livina son, and our ancestor, George IsbellMiss L. Evadine Parker says, "I firmly expect us to find in Halifax County, Virginia, claims that Georae Isbell furnished supplies, etc.The families there provided nursing, housing, supplies, horses and guns AFTER Nathanael (correct spelling) Green and his men 'battled' the British, just over the state line in North Carolina."
Miss L. Evadine Parker says, "I firmly expect us to find in Halifax County, Virginia, claims that Georae Isbell furnished supplies, etc.The families there provided nursing, housing, supplies, horses and guns AFTER Nathanael (correct spelling) Green and his men 'battled' the British, just over the state line in North Carolina."This is extremely possible as Halifax County is directly on the Virginia - North Carolina border and Greene's army was in Halifax County in mid-February of 1781 ( only 13 years before "our" Georae Isbell dies in Halifax County).Greene was using Boyd and lrwin's ferries to the west in his passaae of Dan River, while Cornwallis was in close pursuit.An Edward Carrington of Halifax, County collected the boats for the crossing.
This is extremely possible as Halifax County is directly on the Virginia - North Carolina border and Greene's army was in Halifax County in mid-February of 1781 ( only 13 years before "our" Georae Isbell dies in Halifax County).Greene was using Boyd and lrwin's ferries to the west in his passaae of Dan River, while Cornwallis was in close pursuit.An Edward Carrington of Halifax, County collected the boats for the crossing.There is a saying among modern genealogists that every section had its tradition: "There were 3 brothers.One settled in Prince Edward, one in Charlotte and one in Halifax County." This is probably true as many locals have kissing cousins in the others.In 1755 the Halifax Co. Militia was organized and it is probable that "our" Georae was a member after he moved there from Caroline County as a young man to farm in the rich, agricultural area.Remember also, all young men from age 18 to 45 had to show up at muster or be fined, and GeoLge was still in his 30's in 1781.
There is a saying among modern genealogists that every section had its tradition: "There were 3 brothers.One settled in Prince Edward, one in Charlotte and one in Halifax County." This is probably true as many locals have kissing cousins in the others.In 1755 the Halifax Co. Militia was organized and it is probable that "our" Georae was a member after he moved there from Caroline County as a young man to farm in the rich, agricultural area.Remember also, all young men from age 18 to 45 had to show up at muster or be fined, and GeoLge was still in his 30's in 1781.Nathanael Green (b. 1742, the same approximate birth date as for "our"
George Isbell, was a Revolutionary general who carried out an extensive program of
George Isbell, was a Revolutionary general who carried out an extensive program of
reorganization and refitting of the army so that it was a superior group of soldiers that drained British strength under Lord Cornwallis in the Southern states.His brilliant leadership took place from Oct. 14, 1780 to September 8, 1781 and could have included the Battle of King's Mountain.Earlier, Nathanael Green had spent the terrible winter at Valley Forge with General George Washington.
reorganization and refitting of the army so that it was a superior group of soldiers that drained British strength under Lord Cornwallis in the Southern states.His brilliant leadership took place from Oct. 14, 1780 to September 8, 1781 and could have included the Battle of King's Mountain.Earlier, Nathanael Green had spent the terrible winter at Valley Forge with General George Washington.It was on March 23, 1775 that Patrick Henry gave his speech and declared "Give me liberty or give me death!" I can't help but imagine "oue' George hearing this speech.
It was on March 23, 1775 that Patrick Henry gave his speech and declared "Give me liberty or give me death!" I can't help but imagine "oue' George hearing this speech.Patrick Henry was in the Continental Congress of 1 775 and helped draft the Virginia constitution of 1776; was governor of Virginia after Daniel's death but during the lives of Daniel's children, (1776-1779 and (1784-1786); dispatched the 1778 Rogers Clark expedition to Illinois territory and was a leader in the movement for the Bill of Rights.
Patrick Henry was in the Continental Congress of 1 775 and helped draft the Virginia constitution of 1776; was governor of Virginia after Daniel's death but during the lives of Daniel's children, (1776-1779 and (1784-1786); dispatched the 1778 Rogers Clark expedition to Illinois territory and was a leader in the movement for the Bill of Rights.A resolution was offered that the United Colonies "are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States." Congress voted for independence and on July 4th, 1776, the amended Declaration of Independence was approved without dissent and signed by Hancock, and Thomson.On Aug. 2 most of the 55 signatures were affixed.Such were the neighbors and fellow Virginians our ancestors rubbed elbows with.
A resolution was offered that the United Colonies "are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States." Congress voted for independence and on July 4th, 1776, the amended Declaration of Independence was approved without dissent and signed by Hancock, and Thomson.On Aug. 2 most of the 55 signatures were affixed.Such were the neighbors and fellow Virginians our ancestors rubbed elbows with.THE BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN
THE BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAINDuring the year 1780, Isbells fought in the Battle of King's Mountain.Zachary Isbell (from Virginia) was an early Watuga settler along with Daniel Boone and other lsbells in northeast Tennessee.These mountain men came from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.There were 1,900 men.They came from all directions to meet at Sycamore Shoals.One of the leaders was William Campbell, a brother-in-law to Patrick Henry.
During the year 1780, Isbells fought in the Battle of King's Mountain.Zachary Isbell (from Virginia) was an early Watuga settler along with Daniel Boone and other lsbells in northeast Tennessee.These mountain men came from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.There were 1,900 men.They came from all directions to meet at Sycamore Shoals.One of the leaders was William Campbell, a brother-in-law to Patrick Henry.In "Tennessee Cousins," by Worth S. Ray, the following is written: 'They were mountain men, fighting on a mountain.They were woodsmen, engaging in a wooded area.They were unregimented individualists, meeting in man-to-man combat."
In "Tennessee Cousins," by Worth S. Ray, the following is written: 'They were mountain men, fighting on a mountain.They were woodsmen, engaging in a wooded area.They were unregimented individualists, meeting in man-to-man combat."ISBELLS - HILL-BILLIES?
ISBELLS - HILL-BILLIES?There is an old family saying that "all Isbelis have sand in their shoes" which could mean their home on Sand Mountain near Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, or if could also have been referring to their wanderings as they did move about quite a bit.In the novel "Addie Pray" which was made into the movie,"Paper Moon" the little girl (who was played by Tatum O'Neil) tries to pass herself off as Addie Isbell, and one of the characters in the movies says, "If you want this little girl to pass for an Isbell, you will have to run her through the briar patch a few times.Pretty country, are they,7 Countrier than razor-back hogs and just as ornery.Can't even get an Isbell to wear his shoes unless you fill 'em full of sand." At this time we cannot locate the ancestors of the "Alabama Isbell, or discover whether or not we are even related.
There is an old family saying that "all Isbelis have sand in their shoes" which could mean their home on Sand Mountain near Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, or if could also have been referring to their wanderings as they did move about quite a bit.In the novel "Addie Pray" which was made into the movie,"Paper Moon" the little girl (who was played by Tatum O'Neil) tries to pass herself off as Addie Isbell, and one of the characters in the movies says, "If you want this little girl to pass for an Isbell, you will have to run her through the briar patch a few times.Pretty country, are they,7 Countrier than razor-back hogs and just as ornery.Can't even get an Isbell to wear his shoes unless you fill 'em full of sand." At this time we cannot locate the ancestors of the "Alabama Isbell, or discover whether or not we are even related.Now, back to "the battle." If you have not read about the Battle of King's Mountain you have missed, perhaps, the most important battle in the Revolutionary War.This battle was won by the cunning back-country "hillbillies" (volunteer army) who fought against the English Redcoats.These Redcoats didn't know about back-country fighting.Because of this victory the Americans were given a new pride and enthusiasm towards their cause and the result came as the winning of the Revolutionary War.
Now, back to "the battle." If you have not read about the Battle of King's Mountain you have missed, perhaps, the most important battle in the Revolutionary War.This battle was won by the cunning back-country "hillbillies" (volunteer army) who fought against the English Redcoats.These Redcoats didn't know about back-country fighting.Because of this victory the Americans were given a new pride and enthusiasm towards their cause and the result came as the winning of the Revolutionary War.American history has no other instance of a thousand frontiersmen coming together of their own free will to be a volunteer army.Their only equipment their rifles, their own horses, and a pocketful of parched corn for each.These men did not know professional warfare, but they knew how to keep tories and Indians from their settlement.
American history has no other instance of a thousand frontiersmen coming together of their own free will to be a volunteer army.Their only equipment their rifles, their own horses, and a pocketful of parched corn for each.These men did not know professional warfare, but they knew how to keep tories and Indians from their settlement.England's sharpshooter colonel sent word to the settlers that they had to join him and the king or be hanged.The brave men decided to take care of this colonel, Patrick Ferguson, who had chased the Americans in the South to the Blue Ridge and sent the insolent letter which caused his ruin.
England's sharpshooter colonel sent word to the settlers that they had to join him and the king or be hanged.The brave men decided to take care of this colonel, Patrick Ferguson, who had chased the Americans in the South to the Blue Ridge and sent the insolent letter which caused his ruin.During thirty-six hours the riflemen from North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington County, Virginia, never alighted but once and then at Cowpens.They had little to eat but parched corn.A persistent rain made them wrap their guns and ammunition in sacks, blankets, and even their hunting shirts.It was necessary to keep their powder dry, even though their bodies were drenched by the cold downpour.When they did catch up with Colonel Ferguson, they went into the fight with neither rest nor refreshment.
During thirty-six hours the riflemen from North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington County, Virginia, never alighted but once and then at Cowpens.They had little to eat but parched corn.A persistent rain made them wrap their guns and ammunition in sacks, blankets, and even their hunting shirts.It was necessary to keep their powder dry, even though their bodies were drenched by the cold downpour.When they did catch up with Colonel Ferguson, they went into the fight with neither rest nor refreshment.The battle lasted only an hour.The haughty Freguson was slain and his army wiped out of existence.This happened on October 7, 1780 and became the turning point of the American Revolution.These volunteers took Ferguson's horse, and "dogged" Cornwallis, cutting off his foraging parties.
The battle lasted only an hour.The haughty Freguson was slain and his army wiped out of existence.This happened on October 7, 1780 and became the turning point of the American Revolution.These volunteers took Ferguson's horse, and "dogged" Cornwallis, cutting off his foraging parties.Cornwallis had led a British invasion of North Carolina with a Loyalty force of about 1,100 led by this same Major Patrick Ferguson.They were caught atop King's Mountain on the border between the Carolinas by a 900-man force of American frontiersmen.Can't you just picture these "hillbillies" hiding under the bush, letting the Redcoats climb the steep mountain, just waiting p atiently until they got to the top? Their marksmanship prevailed over the bayonet charges.The Americans lost 28, with only 62 wounded in killing or capturing the entire enemy force.Cornwallis retreated back into winter quarters.
Cornwallis had led a British invasion of North Carolina with a Loyalty force of about 1,100 led by this same Major Patrick Ferguson.They were caught atop King's Mountain on the border between the Carolinas by a 900-man force of American frontiersmen.Can't you just picture these "hillbillies" hiding under the bush, letting the Redcoats climb the steep mountain, just waiting p atiently until they got to the top? Their marksmanship prevailed over the bayonet charges.The Americans lost 28, with only 62 wounded in killing or capturing the entire enemy force.Cornwallis retreated back into winter quarters.James, Francis, Livingston, Thomas and William were Isbell brothers who were said to have been in the same company at King's Mountain.Zachary Isbell, an early Watuga settler was also in the battle.He was one of thirteen commissioners elected by the convention of 1772 to formulate laws.
James, Francis, Livingston, Thomas and William were Isbell brothers who were said to have been in the same company at King's Mountain.Zachary Isbell, an early Watuga settler was also in the battle.He was one of thirteen commissioners elected by the convention of 1772 to formulate laws.It was also the year of 1780 when George Washington's army spent the winter in Morristown, New Jersy and it turned out to be even more critical than at Valley Forge, as supplies failed to arrive and rations were cut to one eight of normal quantity.
It was also the year of 1780 when George Washington's army spent the winter in Morristown, New Jersy and it turned out to be even more critical than at Valley Forge, as supplies failed to arrive and rations were cut to one eight of normal quantity.Many (including the Pendleton Isbell, who had been George Washington's guard) "deserted" the army here.Some say the soldiers needed to get home.The "desertion" was not a formal charge.
Many (including the Pendleton Isbell, who had been George Washington's guard) "deserted" the army here.Some say the soldiers needed to get home.The "desertion" was not a formal charge.1780 and 1781 were also the years that Benedict Arnold was found to have committed treason by leading the British in raids against Virginia.
1780 and 1781 were also the years that Benedict Arnold was found to have committed treason by leading the British in raids against Virginia.GEORGE AND MARY ISBELL
GEORGE AND MARY ISBELLOur ancestor George Isbell married Mary Daniel the daughter of Thomas Daniel of Caroline County, Virginia.They made their home in Caroline County, Virginia, and owned land in Halifax County, perhaps inherited from George's father, Daniel Isbell.
Our ancestor George Isbell married Mary Daniel the daughter of Thomas Daniel of Caroline County, Virginia.They made their home in Caroline County, Virginia, and owned land in Halifax County, perhaps inherited from George's father, Daniel Isbell.
In 1782 our ancestors, Georae and Ma[y were listed in the census as having 6 whites and 9 blacks.The only Isbells listed as Virginia Tax payers during the years 1782 - 1787 were: Christopher Isbell (Goochland Co), George Isbell ( Berk.Co.), "our" George Isbell (Caroline Co.) , James Isbell (Goochland Co), Joseph Isbell (Loui.Co.), Lewis Isbell (Goochland Co.), and William Isbell (Goochiand Co.). In the 1785 census the George Isbell family listed 8 white souls, 2 dwellings and 2 other dwellings.
In 1782 our ancestors, Georae and Ma[y were listed in the census as having 6 whites and 9 blacks.The only Isbells listed as Virginia Tax payers during the years 1782 - 1787 were: Christopher Isbell (Goochland Co), George Isbell ( Berk.Co.), "our" George Isbell (Caroline Co.) , James Isbell (Goochland Co), Joseph Isbell (Loui.Co.), Lewis Isbell (Goochland Co.), and William Isbell (Goochiand Co.). In the 1785 census the George Isbell family listed 8 white souls, 2 dwellings and 2 other dwellings.
Two years later, in 1787, George Washington had been nominated as president and by 1788 Virginia had become the 10th state.Previous to 1790 our ancestor, George Isbell and his family had moved to Halifax County and listed 8 white souls in that county's 1790 census.This included the parents and all children listed next, except our ancestor who was not to born until two years later
Two years later, in 1787, George Washington had been nominated as president and by 1788 Virginia had become the 10th state.Previous to 1790 our ancestor, George Isbell and his family had moved to Halifax County and listed 8 white souls in that county's 1790 census.This included the parents and all children listed next, except our ancestor who was not to born until two years laterGeorge and Mary (Daniel) Isbell had the following 7 children that we are
aware of:
aware of:
1. Sarah (Sally?) Isbell who married Lewis Ragsdale on Dec. 22, 1796.Sarah died
in Logan County, Kentucky.They had one son (that we know of), George Isbell
Ragsdale.After Sally's death, Lewis Ragsdale remarried but "they soon parted."
in Logan County, Kentucky.They had one son (that we know of), George Isbell
Ragsdale.After Sally's death, Lewis Ragsdale remarried but "they soon parted."
2. John Isbell (b. about 1763 -d.Dec. 28, 1807 in Halifax County, Virginia) who married Mary "Polly" Foster.Their children were: 1. James, 2. Nancy, and 3. George Daniel Isbell. #3 - George Daniel married Sabret Susan Hutcheson and their children were: 1. Mary Elizabeth Isbell (b. 1840) 2. John Hutty Isbell (b. 1842), 3. Ferdinand Selden Isbell (b. 1844), 4. Sarah Arminta Isbell (b. 1846), 5. Nancy Josephine Isbell (b. 1849), 6. Lucinda Brown Isbell (b. 1851), 7. James Thomas Isbell (b. 1854), 8. (Willie) George William Isbell (b. 1856) and 9. Walter Clay Isbell (b. 1 859).Sarah Arminta Isbell (#4) married Reuben T. Towe.Lucinda Brown lsbel (#6) married Willis Jonas Parker and their child was George Edward Parker (b.1879) who married Leslie May Carlisle.George and Leslie (Carlisle) Parker had a daughter Leslie Evadine Parker who lives in Texas and is very involved with Isbell genealogy and is very helpful.I have read many of her letters and had a chance to begin a correspondence with her through letters and phone calls.She has many of these Isbell dates and names memorized and has an enormous storehouse of knowledge.She is a retired University professor and loves genealogy as a retirement "hobby."
2. John Isbell (b. about 1763 -d.Dec. 28, 1807 in Halifax County, Virginia) who married Mary "Polly" Foster.Their children were: 1. James, 2. Nancy, and 3. George Daniel Isbell. #3 - George Daniel married Sabret Susan Hutcheson and their children were: 1. Mary Elizabeth Isbell (b. 1840) 2. John Hutty Isbell (b. 1842), 3. Ferdinand Selden Isbell (b. 1844), 4. Sarah Arminta Isbell (b. 1846), 5. Nancy Josephine Isbell (b. 1849), 6. Lucinda Brown Isbell (b. 1851), 7. James Thomas Isbell (b. 1854), 8. (Willie) George William Isbell (b. 1856) and 9. Walter Clay Isbell (b. 1 859).Sarah Arminta Isbell (#4) married Reuben T. Towe.Lucinda Brown lsbel (#6) married Willis Jonas Parker and their child was George Edward Parker (b.1879) who married Leslie May Carlisle.George and Leslie (Carlisle) Parker had a daughter Leslie Evadine Parker who lives in Texas and is very involved with Isbell genealogy and is very helpful.I have read many of her letters and had a chance to begin a correspondence with her through letters and phone calls.She has many of these Isbell dates and names memorized and has an enormous storehouse of knowledge.She is a retired University professor and loves genealogy as a retirement "hobby."3. George Isbell (Jr.?) born Oct. 5, 1787 in Caroline County, Va., married Mourning
W. Medley (born Jan. 12, 1789) on February 23, 1807 in Halifax County, Virginia.
James died June 7, 1873.They had (1) James Medley Isbell (b. 1807 in Kentucky) who married Virginia Campbell Marshall (b. 1814) and their child was Anna Marshall Isbell; (2) Mary D. Isbell (b. 1810 in Kentucky) who married Orlando Flowers in 1832; (3) Lucinda Isbell (. 1812 in Kentucky - died Oct. 17, 1865) who married Addison H. Brown in 1831 and their child was George Isbell Brown; (4) Nancy Isbell (b. 1813 in Kentucky) who married John B. Wisdom in 1850; (5) Martha Isbell (b. 1815 in Kentucky) who married John Carter Marshall in 1834; (6) George Isbell (b. 1821 in Kentucky died March 26, 1900) who has no record of ever marrying; (7) Eliza Isbell (b. 1817, Ky.) who married Benjamin T. Marshall in 1838; (8) Rebecca Isbell (b. 1825 in Ky.) who married Gideon D. Grisby in 1847; (9) Paul Isbell (b. 1822, Ky.) who married Jane Grady in 1849; (10) Sarah Isbell (b. 1829 Ky.) who married Atiass Knott in 1849; and (1 1) Mourning Mariah Isbell (b. 1833) who married James W. Mitchell.
W. Medley (born Jan. 12, 1789) on February 23, 1807 in Halifax County, Virginia.
James died June 7, 1873.They had (1) James Medley Isbell (b. 1807 in Kentucky) who married Virginia Campbell Marshall (b. 1814) and their child was Anna Marshall Isbell; (2) Mary D. Isbell (b. 1810 in Kentucky) who married Orlando Flowers in 1832; (3) Lucinda Isbell (. 1812 in Kentucky - died Oct. 17, 1865) who married Addison H. Brown in 1831 and their child was George Isbell Brown; (4) Nancy Isbell (b. 1813 in Kentucky) who married John B. Wisdom in 1850; (5) Martha Isbell (b. 1815 in Kentucky) who married John Carter Marshall in 1834; (6) George Isbell (b. 1821 in Kentucky died March 26, 1900) who has no record of ever marrying; (7) Eliza Isbell (b. 1817, Ky.) who married Benjamin T. Marshall in 1838; (8) Rebecca Isbell (b. 1825 in Ky.) who married Gideon D. Grisby in 1847; (9) Paul Isbell (b. 1822, Ky.) who married Jane Grady in 1849; (10) Sarah Isbell (b. 1829 Ky.) who married Atiass Knott in 1849; and (1 1) Mourning Mariah Isbell (b. 1833) who married James W. Mitchell.
4. Nancy (Anna?) Isbell who married Obadiah Ligon on October 16, 1799;
4. Nancy (Anna?) Isbell who married Obadiah Ligon on October 16, 1799;5. Mary "Polly" Isbell who married (1) Richard Walden, (2) William Yates.
6. Agatha Isbell who married John Charles Yates
6. Agatha Isbell who married John Charles Yates
7.and finally "our" ancestor, Thomas Daniel Isbell born October 27, 1792,
Halifax County, Virginia.
Halifax County, Virginia.
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