---------------COLONIAL CAUSEYS and EARLY EUROPEAN ROOTS--------------- by E. R. Killian, Dec. 1, 2001 ANCIENT EUROPEAN CAUSEY ROOTS Stephen Lancaster, in 'The Heritage of Craven County, North Carolina', 1984, edited by B. M. H. Thorne, Vol. 1, wrote on page 102, "Causeys or Causways in America are descended from the English family of Norman French extraction. Robert Le Caucies, or Le Calceis, came to England from Normandy with William the Conqueror in 1066 and settled in Lincolnshire." "William Le Causcets was listed in the Curia Regis Roll in Nottinghamshire in 1212. Robert De Calceto is listed in the Assize Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1202. Robert Causey (Causay), first modern English spelling, was listed in the Sussex Records in 1327 as Norman French, a family which had come from pays De Coux, the present Department of eine-Infericure in France. A Henry Atte Cauce is recorded in Somerset in 1356. Nycholas Cawsey was living in Suffolk Co., England in 1524." The daughter of Sir John DeCoursey, Earl of northeast Ireland's Ulster Province, married Sir Henry Dillon, descendant of the ancient monarchs of Ireland. Dillon was a Norman from Lyon in Brittany, Aquitaine, and secretary to Prince (later King) John of England. He accompanied King John on his trip to Ireland in 1185. Henry was the first Dillon in Ireland (some accounts credit Sir Robert Le Dillon with this honor, sometimes at an earlier date). He acquired large tracts of land in County Westmeath, where he built manors, castles and monastaries. It is said Henry Dillon was a Crusader and the three crescents on his coat of arms are said to represent three Saracens killed in hand-to-hand combat. Dillon died in 1244. Sir John DeCoursey may well be the earliest Causey ancestor in Ireland. It is noted that in early Virginia and Maryland records appear the names Causey, Cawsey, Cossey, Coursey and 'DeCoursey'. This causes confusion in identifying members of the Causey family. The DeCoursey family is not currently believed to be related to the Causeys in Virginia, Delaware and Maryland. Elsewhere, in England can be found many Causey place names, e.g., there is a Causey's Field in Middlesex, England and the first railroad bridge built in England is in Devon, named 'Causey Bridge'. Coats-of-Arms and shield blazons later cited in hereditary lineages became popular after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. The 'General Armory' identifies a Causey (of Hyngham) coat-of-arms to be 'a griffin segreant sa.' This simple design of the coat-of-arms further indicates an early Norman origin of the Causeys, and harkens back to the Norman Conquest of England at Hastings in 1066 AD. EARLIEST OF CAUSEYS IN THE NEW WORLD The following is a summary and extrapolation of information contained a treatise written by Bowen Causey Dees before September, 1999 when collected by Vivian Jordan, CGRS. "Nathaniel Causey appears to have been the first of this family to come to America. He arrived in Jamestown, Virginia in the 'first supply' (ship arrival) aboard the 'Phoenix' in 1608. His wife, Thomasine, arrived in 1609 on the 'Lyon.' (Muster of the Inhabitants in Virginia, page 213.) He acquired land by patent in 1620, later called 'Cawsey's Care,' on the south side of the James River and upstream from Jamestown. At the time of the census of 1624-25 he lived at 'Jordan's Journey', and his 'muster,' or census, consisted of his wife and five servants in addition to himself. A Thomas Cawsey aboard the Francis Bonaventure arrived in 1620, and was reported living at Hogg Island in April, 1623. Nathaniel was one of Captain John Smith's soldiers and during the 1622 Indian Massacre he was badly wounded. Called 'an old soldier,' Nathaniel defended his home and fought off the Indians. In 1623 he served as a member of the House of Burgesses from 'Causey's Care', his home, and for 'Shirley's Hundred', the present Shirley Plantation. Nathaniel and his wife returned to England in 1627, leaving their land holdings to their two sons, Thomas and John." A John Causey, probably born in England, came to the colonies by transport arranged by William Berriman of Accomac County. John Causey sold 'Cawsey's Care' to Col. Walter Aston in 1634. Both John and Thomas patented other lands in Virginia during the 1630's and 40's. Thomas is listed in the 1624 muster as living alone in 'Jordan's Journey.' It is believed that this Thomas Cawsey is the same who arrived in the colonies aboard Captain John Ashton's 'Francis Bonaventure' in 1620.(Source: 'Muster Rolls of Settlers of Virginia', page 212) The name Nathaniel Causey does not appear in the Caroline Co. census 1778-1800. In that census is present a William, Sr., William, Jr., Peter, Nehemiah, Solomon, Isaac, and Thomas. In a later census for 1790 in Caroline Co. is found a Curtis Causey. Nehemiah is absent from the 1800 census in Caroline Co., to the 1840 census in Vermillion County, Indiana. Also enumerated in that Caroline County census of 1800 are Peter, William and Robert Cawsey (sic). Nathaniel and Thomasine Cawsey (sic) are identified as 'Ancient Planters' recognized by Order of Descendants of Ancient Planters. The term 'Ancient Planter' is applied to those persons who arrived in Virginia before 1616, remained for a period of three years, paid their passage, and survived the massacre of 1622. They received the first patents in the New World as authorized by Sir Thomas Dale in 1618 for their personal pioneering. Also noted among these early families is Cecily Jordan Farrar. The Farrar name can be found in later Causey history. A Thomas Causey is listed among the eleven persons transported to the Colony of Virginia by William Boddie of England in 1661 for settlement of land in Isle of Wight County.(Commonwealth Land Office, Richmond, VA. Book 4, page 289) Another Thomas Causey took a patent on April 18, 1635 for 150 acres in Charles City County due north of 'Jordan's Journey' and east of the river. In Halberton, Devonshire, England is a record of the burial of a Nathaniel Causey in 1636. Many seventeenth century Causey names can be found in Devonshire, a number of which women have the name 'Thomasine'." Notwithstanding Bowen Causey Dees' excellent work and sources, more recent postings by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (http://www.apva.org/jr.html) show that in the Second Supply was also 'William Causey, Gentleman", arrving in January, 1608. No mention is made of a Nathaniel Causey, nor is there a Thomasine Causey listed in the Second Supply of 1609. The differences between Dees' research and the more recent posting has not been clarified, but there is no reason to believe that both reports do not contain valid information. CHRONOLOGY OF SOME EARLY COLONIAL CAUSEYS William Causey, Gentleman, came to Jamestown, VA on First Supply ship in January 1608. Nathaniel Causey, Gentleman, came over on First Supply ship, Phoenix, in January 1608. Thomasine, wife of Nathaniel Causey, came over on ship Lyon in 1609. Thomas Cawsey (sic) arrived on the ship Francis Bonaventure in 1620. Thomas Causey was living at Hogg Island in Jamestown Colony on Feb. 13, 1623. Nathaniel Causey and wife listed as living at 'Jordans Jorney', Jamestown Colony, Feb. 13, 1623. Nathaniel Causey listed as a member of the House of Burgesses on March 5, 1623-1624. THE CENSUS OF VIRGINIA ON Jan. 21, 1624 - Jamestown City Last Name First Name Age Status Head of Household Precinct Location Ship of Entry Arrived Winscomb, Joane 20 Servant Nathaniell Cawsey Jordans Jorney, Char. City George 1618 Dore, James 19 Servant Nathaniell Cawsey Jordans Jorney, Char. City Bona Nova 1621 Thomas Causey patented 150 acres, an Indian field, bounded by 'Jordans Jorney' in April 18, 1635. Charles City Council, Book 1, No. 162, Patents. Thomas Causey patented 500 acres on July 14, 1637 on the south side at the Appomattock River mouth. Charles City Council, Book 1, No. 440, Patents. Immigrant Boddicutt, Robert, to Charles City Co., in 1637, sponsored by Thomas Causey. Immigrant Brignall, Richard to Norfolk Co., in 1640, sponsored by Thomas Causey. August 12, 1646, Walter Aston patented 1040 acres, near the Shirley Hundred on Kimage’s Creek, two hundred acres of which were known as "Cawsey's Care," that were purchased in 1634, by Aston from John Causey, being the same land patented by Nathaniel Causey, 10th December, 1620. John Coursey, noted living in Kent County in 1652-1653, this is Maryland's first settlement. William Coursey, executor of Robert Smith, Talbot Co., MD; Will probated Dec. 19, 1671. John Causey was granted 100 acres called "Causeys Choice" in Dorchester Co., MD on Aug, 2, 1682. Henry Coursey, President of the Commission which met at Wye River, Talbot Co., MD on March 5, 1683. DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND John Causey and Col. Charles Hutchings were associates and relatives. John's Will made Hutchings his primary heir. Col. Hutchings sold 400 acres to William and Abigail Smith who, in turn, sold part of the land to Philip Causey in 1733. John's daughter, Ann, married Col. Hutchings. Hutchings was a man of some repute, holding several governmental offices in the area. Hutchings and Ann's daughter married Mr. Rider, or Ryder, and had a number of children. Philip Causey is the probable son or grandson of John Causey whose Will was proved in 1698 (See the Related File on Maryland Causeys). Evidence is lacking to show the blood relationship between John Causey and Philip Causey, and the connection of John Causey of Dorchester Co., MD and Nathaniel Causey of VA is speculative. Philip Causey appears in the Dorchester Co., MD records as early as 1724 when he is shown as 'nearest of kin' to Thomas Causey. This suggests that Philip could be either a brother or the son of Thomas Causey. In the same year, Philip is shown as a kinsman of William Causey, deceased. In 1733, Philip purchased a 100 acre tract known as 'Cock Hill' from William Smith. Smith had purchased the land several decades earlier from Charles Hutchings. This is probably part of the same 400 acres of land that Hutchings had earlier sold to Smith. The land was adjacent to the 'Cawsey's Chance' tract. In 1740, Philip patented 50 acres adjacent to 'Cock Hill' and he called the new tract 'Pullet's Alley'. Philip resurveyed the 172 acres of 'Causey's Chance' and patented the land in his name. Philip, married to Mary and probably widowed at the time, sold 50 acres of 'Causey's Chance' of Dorchester Co., MD to his son, Philip, Jr. in 1768 and apparently moved to North Carolina. It is believed that one of Philip's sons had moved to North Carolina. Philip, Jr. had been farming adjacent to his father for a number of years. Philip, Jr. had purchased his first land, 35 acres of 'Pullet's Alley' from his father on October 1, 1754. Philip, Jr.'s wife, Sarah, may have been a Ross, for the Ross and Causey families are found associated in many Maryland records. Indeed Philip, Sr. had sold land to Peter Ross shortly before he sold the portion of 'Pullet's Alley' to Philip, Jr. Perhaps Peter Ross married one of Philip, Sr.'s daughters at that time. Philip, Jr. and Sarah lived at and worked 'Pullet's Alley' and acquired other adjacent tracts. Philip, Jr. soon owned, in 1770, the 35 acres of 'Pullet's Alley', the 172 acres of 'Causey's Chance' and 19 acres of 'Cock Hill'. Deciding to move on, Philip, Jr. sold his holdings to William Peters on Oct. 11, 1771 for 214 pounds, 17 shillings and sixpence. Less than one month later on November 6, 1771, Philip 'Cossey' of Dorchester Co., Maryland bought 105 acres at Cedar Creek in Sussex County, Delaware from Luke and Betty Walton for 200 pounds, 10 shillings. One year later on November 4, 1772, Philip, Jr. and Sarah sold the 105 acres to Stephen Mitchel of Somerset County, Maryland for 325 pounds. WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Patrick Causey, born 1690, d. March 8, 1753 Worcester County, Maryland married Isabelle O'Shannous. Native of Ireland, and formerly of Kent County, Delaware, he lived at Drummonds Branch in Worcester Co., Maryland approximately 12 miles west of Snow Hill and 8 miles east of Salisbury. Patrick's Will was probated March 8, 1753. Exactly when Patrick left Ireland for the colonies is presently unknown. Patrick's wife, Isabelle, is the probable daughter of William Oshanhanmus (O'Shannous or Shanhannis) who gave the 250 acres to a William Causey. A William Causey married an Elizabeth Osheamus, also believed to be a daughter of a William Osheamus. This William Causey, born about 1720, died after his Will dated Dec. 14, 1780. Patrick Causey, Jr. was the Pastor of the Nassawango Old School Baptist Church, and served as a private in the 6th class of Capt. Horsey's Company of the Worcester County Battalion of Militia during the Revolutionary War in 1780. (DAR Bk. 929.3D). Patrick and Isabelle's children (not necessarily listed here in order of their birth): 1. Patrick CAUSEY, Jr., 1746-1812, married Eunicy Fooks 2. James CAUSEY 3. Philip CAUSEY 4. Michael CAUSEY 5. Mary CAUSEY 6. Elizabeth CAUSEY 7. Elinor CAUSEY 8. Alice CAUSEY >>>9. William CAUSEY (possibly William Causey, 1744-1828) 10. John CAUSEY 11. Isabel CAUSEY, married Martin Henry NORTH CAROLINA CAUSEYS The first of the Causeys noted in North Carolina were in Craven County on the coast, adjacent to Pitt County on the north and south of Edgecombe County. Joseph Causey received a 50 acre land grant in Craven County, North Carolina in 1754. On November 3, 1760, John Causey bought 113 acres on Swift Creek in Craven County from James Hales. John Causey sold the land Thomas Tutin in 1761. John bought and sold several tracts in Craven County between 1762 to 1791. In early 1773, a Philip Causey was in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. This is Philip, Jr. who had sold his holdings in Delaware on November 4, 1772. Called 'Philip Causey of Pitt County', North Carolina, he purchased 654 acres from Noah and Murfree Sugg for 100 pounds. (Note: Bowen Dees believed that this Philip Causey could be shown to be the ancestor of Causeys in Washington Co., AL) Records in Craven County, North Carolina show Philip, Sr. to be present in Craven County as well. Philip Causey, Sr.'s son John had been living in Craven County, North Carolina, since about 1760. Philip Causey, Sr. died about 1778. Bowen Dees believed that Philip, Sr.'s sons were Philip, Jr., John and possibly Joseph who was also living in Craven County, North Carolina in the 1750s. From a petition submitted to the Craven County Court by 'Philip Causey, Sr. of Edgecombe County' it can be shown that Philip, Jr. was the heir of Philip, Sr. and probably his eldest son. Philip, Jr. was administrator of Philip, Sr.'s estate after Philip, Sr. died about August of 1778. Philip, Jr.'s petition recommended that John Causey and Philip Causey, III serve as administrators of Philip, Sr.'s estate. Philip, III was Philip, Jr.'s son and John Causey was probably his brother. Some early Causey marriages in North Carolina: Joseph Causey married Ann Stafford on Mar. 1, 1783 in Craven Co., NC. Alice Causey married William Hogan Morren on Dec. 22, 1788 in Craven Co., NC. Jean Causey married George Julan on Jan. 14, 1795 in Guilford, NC. Thomas Causey married Polley Brown on Feb. 28, 1798 in Guilford, NC. THE PHILIP CAUSEY LINEAGE From the relationships shown above, the following lineage is suggested: Philip, Sr., born ca. 1700 MD, died 1778 in Craven Co., NC; Married Mary Morgan? Philip, Jr., born ca. 1735 MD, died 1802 in Craven Co., NC; Married Sarah Ross? Philip, III, born ca. 1755, died 1824; Married Rachel Davis? The two Philip Causeys in the 1790 Census for North Carolina, page 56. are indicated to be Philip, Jr. and Philip, III, although they are called Philip and Philip, Jr. in the Census. EARLY NORTH CAROLINA CAUSEYS Stephen Lancaster, in 'The Heritage of Craven County, North Carolina', 1984, edited by B. M. H. Thorne, Vol. 1, page 102, wrote, "Causeys or Causways in America are descended from the English family of Norman French extraction. Robert Le Caucies, or Le Calceis, cam to England from Normandy with William the Conqueror in 1066 and settled in Lincolnshire." "William Le Causcets was listed in the Curia Regis Roll in Nottinghamshire in 1212. Robert De Calceto is listed in the Assize Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1202. Robert Causey (Causay), first modern English spelling, was listed in the Sussex Records in 1327 as Norman French, a family which had come from pays De Coux, the present Department of Seine-Infericure in France. Henry Atte Cauce is recorded in Somerset in 1356. Nycholas Cawsey was living in Suffolk County, England in 1524." Lancaster continues, "The earliest record...of a Causey in North Carolina is that of Thomas Carsey of Pasquotank Precinct..from 1729 to 1732. Calab Carsey was listed on the Pasquotank Muster Roll in 1755." In Craven County, North Carolina, Lancaster noted the earliest record was that of Joseph Causey who sold land in 1755. This Joseph had a son, Joseph, Jr. who served in the Revolutionary War. A John Causey and his wife, Anne, sold land in 1764 and 1769 in what became Pitt County. John and Anne had three sons, Philip, John and Absolom, and three daughters, Delilah, Mary and Ann. John Causey died in 1779 and his wife Anne died in 1804. Anne's will named Wiley Causey, her grandson of John, Jr. A WILLIAM CAUSEY IN NORTH CAROLINA The initial purchase of land by Philip Causey, Jr. in Edgecombe County, North Carolina was made in February or March of 1773. He purchased 654 acres from Noah and Murfree Sugg for 100 pounds. The land was adjacent to that of Robert Dunbar and Richard Sesssues. William Sugg, John Moore and William Causey witnessed the deed. (Edgecombe County Deed Book No. 2, page 162) Philip, Jr. bought an additional 100 acres on Little Creek adjoining Benjamin Faircloth for 133 pounds. This deed is also witnessed by William Causey. Both deeds are acknowledged in the October 22, 1774 court records. Bowen Dees believed that William Causey was a son of Philip, Jr., but it seems just as possible that this William was Philip's uncle and the brother of Philip, Sr. In 1775, Philip, Jr. conveyed by gift, 100 acres to his son, Absalom. In 1781, Philip, Jr. bought 105 acres for 10 pounds from Noah Sugg. He also purchased land from John Speel. Philip, Jr. witnessed a deed from Joshua Killebrew to Laurence Killebrew in 1782, one from John Taylor to James Permenter in 1783, and one from Solomon Norvill to his son, Hardy Norvill. Philip, Jr. was still buying land during this period, for he bought an additional 275 acres from John Speel in 1784. OTHER CAUSEYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA REVOLUTIONARY WAR John and James Causey are listed in the muster of Colonel Richard B. Roberts Company of the South Carolina Continental Corps of Artillery commanded by Col. Owen Roberts. From a report at the Headquarters, Purysburgh, March 19,1779, both Causeys are classified as 'Matrosses' and enlisted on September 5, 1778 for three years. James Causey married Jane (Unknown) about 1795. Their child: Zebedee Causey, born abt. 1783, married abt. 1810 Lucretia Cooper. They had eight children, one of whom was: Asa Garden Causey, born abt. 1823, married 1851 Francis Martin, they had ten children, their seventh child: Asa Ole Causey, born 1872 married 1921 Mary Vera Shaw, they had: Herman Ole Causey, born 1927 married Jean Wade, they had two children, one of whom was: Carol Causey, born 1949 married Julian Harper, they had two children: William Owen Harper & Laura Harper. 'A' William Causey witnessed the Will of John Baker in Craven Co., SC on Oct 17, 1773. But he signed with 'his mark,' which gives one reason to think that he is not William Causey, 1744-1828 of Mississippi. At the time of this Will, Craven County was the northernmost County in South Carolina and on the border of North Carolina. In 1773, Craven County of South Carolina covered a large area north of the Santee River. THE TOWN OF CAUSEY, SOUTH CAROLINA The small town of Causey is located in the northern portion of Horry County, South Carolina between Fair Bluff and Nichols. The small town is withing a few miles of Robeson and Columbia Counties, North Carolina. The Gapway Swamp lies to the east and south and the town has but 59 feet of elevation above sea level. It is not known how long the place has had the name Causey, but Causeys are known to have been in Horry County about the time of the Revolutionary War. WILLIAM CAUSEY'S LOCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA Based upon recordings, the activities of William Causey, 1744-1828, appear to have been mostly concentrated in western Beaufort District near the Orangeburgh District line. Today, this area is near the southern Allendale/Hampton County line, west of Brunson and near Cohen's Landing. In this area is also located Pipe Creek, the site of which is where the early Pipe Creek Baptist Church was located. William Causey attended this Baptist church, and served as a messenger to the Charles Town Association for the years 1789, 1792, 1794 and 1798. Near the church is an old cemetery with Causey burials, although none exhibit early enough markings to include William's wife. This cemetery is near Cohen's Bluff, or Cohen's Landing. It appears that William Causey later brought that church's pastor, Moses Hadley, to pastor the New Providence Baptist Church in Amite Co., MS, ca. 1804. William Causey was a charter member of the New Providence Baptist Church. The 1800 Census listings suggest that William, Solomon, Moses Hadley and a Cohen were living in the same general area of the Beaufort District. WILLIAM CAUSEY RECORDINGS IN SOUTH CAROLINA No. 62, No. 171, August 9, 1785, Volume 'Liber W.' "William Cawsey for 310 days Duty in the Militia in 1779, 1780, 1781 and 1782. 38pounds 12shillings and 10-1/4pence sterling." By Act of the General Assembly of South Carolina passed on March 16, 1783, Indented Certificates were authorized to be used in acquiring land or confiscated property offered in public sales after August 9, 1785. This 'indent', or indenture (obligation to pay) is endorsed by William Causey and was used in part for purchase of 350 acres for Thomas Moyes; 100 acres for Lucy Woods; 50 acres for Michael Fields; and 350 acres for Absalom Causey. This indenture endorsement benefiting these individuals indicates William Causey may have been related to some or all of those involved. Simultaneous, or nearly simulataneous, transactions between Absalom and Moyes, Woods and Fields indicate that the endorsed indent was purchasing lands from Moyes, Woods and Fields, benefiting Absalom Causey. This clarifies and confirms the close personal relationship between Absalom and William Causey. Subsequent to the endorsement, plats were prepared on various land tracts, all apparently adjacent to the other. These plats were for lands in Beaufort and Orangeburg districts. The plats also referenced other nearby lands held by William Causey. The endorsed indenture carries a margin note adjacent to the entry for Absalom Causey that the indenture was 'Cancelled for Land', i.e., funds were not paid, but exhanged for land, further referencing the original indenture'171-W' from which the funds would be credited for the land. State Plats, Vol. 12, page 8. "I have caused to be admeasured and laid out unto William Causey a tract of land containing 300 acres in the District of Orangeburgh on Marsh Branch, waters of the Coosawhatchie, certified 12 Sept. 1784. Ephraim Mitchell, S. G., Wm. Green, D. S." "I have caused to be admeasured and laid out unto William Causey a tract of land containing 250 acres in the District of Beaufort on Pen Branch, waters of the Coosawhatchie in Prince William's Parish in Shrewsbury County, certified 23 Nov. 1785. Ephraim Mitchell, S. G., Elias Robert, D. S." Shrewsbury County was an early county in the old Beaufort District, but never functioned as a county. The name Shrewsbury was used here by way of being descriptive of the general area. State Grants, Vol. 14, page 236. "State of South Carolina for 5pounds, 16 shillings and 8pence to William Causey, 150 acres in the District of Beaufort on Pen Branch, waters of the Coosawhatchie, 3 July 1786." State Grants, Vol. 12, page 472. "State of South Carolina for 7pounds to William Causey, 300 acres in the District of Orangeburgh on Marsh Branch, waters of Coosawhatchie, 3 July 1786." These Grants then total 450 acres at a cost to William Causey of 23pounds, 16shillings and 8pence. In addition to these Grants, William also purchased, with the amount due him in the Militia pay indent: The Treasury Ledgers Index shows William Causey listed in Treasury Index Book A, page 440. "1785 - Nov. 19, page 137, To land sales, 22pounds 10shillings and 10pence." "1786 - Jan. 2, page 150, To land sales, 8pounds 3shillings and 4pence." "1786 - Dec. 30, page 226, To land sales, 34pounds 6shillings." "1787 - Jan. 13, page 230, To land sales, 1pounds 3shillings and 4pence." The corresponding Treasury Journal entries read: Treasury Journal, Nov. 1785, page 137. "Sundries, D'r to Sales of Land, 440 William Causey, 450 acres, 171W, 10shillings and 10pence." Treasury Journal, Jan. 1786, page 150. "Sundries, D'r to Sales of Land, 440 William Causey, 350 acres, 171W, 8pounds 3shillings and 4pence." Treasury Journal, Dec. 1786, page 226. "Sundries, D'r to Sales of Land, 440 William Causey, 1470 acres, 171W, 34pounds 6shillings." Treasury Journal, Jan. 1787, page 230. "Sundries, D'r to Sales of Land, 440 William Causey, 50 acres, 171W, 1pounds 3shillings and 4pence." Therefore, the total for the 2320 acres in four purchases: 55pounds 3shillings and 4pence. The '171W' noted in each of the above lines in the Treasury Journal references the method of payment, being 'Indent Number 171 in Book W', in which William Causey was paid (credited) with Militia pay for 1779-1782. This indicates the 'Indent' was used to pay for the four parcels of land as well as that land of Thomas Moyes, Lucy Woods, Michael Fields and Absalom Causey. The summary of these records is that William Causey used his accumlated pay to purchase, for himself and on behalf of others, lands in the Beaufort and Orangeburgh Districts of South Carolina. And, the Absalom Causey who benefited from a part of that purchase is, in all probability, William Causey's son, or at the very least, a close relative. These transactions took place between 1784 and 1787 involved lands located to the northwest of Beaufort, SC. The acreage lay on, or near, the Beaufort/Orangeburgh District boundary in what was then called Shrewsbury County. This area is proximal to Pipe Creek and the Baptist Church pastored by Moses Hadley, and which William Causey and his family attended. Moses Hadley would later come to Amite County, Mississippi and constitute the New Providence Baptist Church that William Causey would help found and represent in Mississippi Baptist Conventions. WILLIAM CAUSEY IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR The Revolutionary War pay vouchers of William Causey, 1744-1828, demonstrate that he was a soldier in South Carolina from 1779 to 1782, and at the time of his these vouchers he was living in Beaufort District, South Carolina. The implication of his overall service record is that he was in Maryland from his enlistment in Capt. Richard Andrew's Company in the 14th Battalion, Caroline Co., MD, in 1776 and until shortly before he was promoted to Captain on August 11, 1779 after which he served in the South Carolina militia under the overall command of General Francis Marion. Legend says that General Francis Marion later interceded on behalf of William Causey and somehow facilitated William's acquisition of land in Amite County, MS. CONCLUSION It is plausible that the William Causey who witnessed the 1773 and 1774 deed transactions of Philip Causey, Jr. in Edgecombe County, North Carolina could be William Causey, 1744-1828, of Mississippi. William Causey's sons Solomon and John Hiram were said to have been born in Maryland in 1770 and 1772, his son William is said to have been born 1775 in Suffolk, Nansemond Co., VA and his third eldest son, Thomas was born 1778 in North Carolina according to the 1850 Census. William Causey, 1744-1828, was certainly in South Carolina from 1786-1787 when he took possession of several tracts of land in the Beaufort and Orangeburgh Districts. And, since he paid for these lands from past due Militia pay owed for service in 1779 to 1782, we know that he was in South Carolina during that period. Where William Causey was from 1776 to 1779 is subject to question and more research. ---------------------------------------------END---------------------------------------------