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Ancestors of Martha Jo (Martha) Cross


      110. Jr. Aaron Campbell, born 1796 in Franklin Co., GA; died Bef. July 04, 1857 in Bibb Co., AL. He was the son of 220. Sr. Aaron Campbell and 221. Lydia LNU (Campbell). He married 111. Martha Patsy Glascock Abt. 1817 in Franklin Co., GA.

      111. Martha Patsy Glascock, born 1796 in Craven Co., NC; died 1884 in Bibb Co., AL. She was the daughter of 222. Sr. John Milton Glascock and 223. Mary Polly Caddell.

Notes for Jr. Aaron Campbell:
Found an Aaron Campbell on Genealogy.com: Early Georgia Settlers, 1700 - 1800s.

1825 Bibb County Alabama Commissioner Court Minutes - found by John D. Glasscock (E-mail: jondavid@hiwaay.net (John D. Glasscock) 12095 County Road 51, Jemison, AL 35085, phone 205.688.4343. He descends from John Milton Glasscock, Jr.) :
"Ordered that James Glascock, Thomas Glascock, Calvin Glascock, John Milton Glascock, Jr., Aaron Campbell, Alexander Wilson pay quarter yearly on the first of January, April, July, and October to the overseer of the Poor in Capt. Benjamin M. Reynolds Militia Company the sum of three dollars each to be applied by the said overseer of the poor and his successors for the support and maintenance of John M. Glascock, Snr., father of the said James, Thomas, Calvin and John M. Glascock and father in law of the said Aaron Campbell and Alexander Wilson."

In 1830 there is a female age 50/60 living with them. I believe this is Aaron's mother, Lydia.

1840 census there is a male 20-30 yrs. old living with them. Is this another son? Image 13:
Aaron Campbell: 1 m under 5, 1 m. 15-20, 1 m. 20-30, 1 m. 40-50; 1 f. under 5, 1 f. 15-20, 1 f. 40-50.

1850 Census, Bibb Co., AL, E.C. River Dist., image #59, enumerated 2 Dec 1850,
fam #921:
Aaron Campbell, 54 m. farmer, b. GA;
Martha " , 54 f., b. NC;
Malona " , 19 f., b. AL;
Lawson " ,16 m., b. AL;
Wm Rasberry , 23 m. laborer, b. AL.

Aaron Jr. and Martha were among the first settlers into the Mulberry settlement in Bibb Co. Al. They were among the group who organized the Mulberry Church.

Aaron Jr. could have been in the War of 1812 at age 16. He was probably given a land grant of approx. 476 acres in Bibb Co., AL by the government. This land is mentioned in Patsy Campbell's Will., which I have not been able to find.

3 Campbell's appear in Bibb County by 1825, Aaron, David (and Charity) and Elijah (and Lizzie
Kemp).

There were two Elijahs in Bibb Co. One I have listed as son of Aaron Sr. and Lydia Campbell. This Elijah died 10 Oct 1843. The other, son of David and Charity Campbell, is listed in a census for 1850, Bibb Co., AL, and was married to Caroline Vines. All of their kids had names that were repeated in the Campbell line.

Land Patent for Aaron Campbell, Jr:
Pantentee's Name: Aaron Campbell,
Issue Date 1 Apr 1850,
Place Issued: Alabama
(1880--.039)
Doc. #37856.

There was a Henry Campbell listed in either VA or NC who was married to Charity LNU. He was also possibly a family member, or could have been Aaron Sr.'s father. John Campbell has not been proven as Aaron Sr.'s father so far.

Aaron Jr.'s Will filed in Bibb Co. Alabama 4 July 1857:
'I Aron Campbell of the State and County aforesaid being of sound disposing mind and memory do make ordain and publish this to be my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time heretofore made.
1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Elmina Davenport, wife of Wilson Davenport, one feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf, one sow and pigs and other household furniture at the value of one hundred dollars which I delivered to her at her marriage.
2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Cobb wife of James Cobb one feather bed and furniture and other household furniture, one cow and calf, one sow and pigs valued at one hundred dollars which I delivered to her at her marriage.
3rd I give and bequeath to my son Alva Campbell two horses one feather bed and furniture and one cow and calf valued at one hundred and eighty dollars which I have delivered to him at and before his marriage.
4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Millissa [?] one feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf to be delivered to her at my death.
5th I give and bequeath to William Young Nix son of my deceased daughter Melena Nix one hundred dollars in money to remain in the hands of my Executrix and to be managed for the said William Young Nix by my Executrix during her life time or unti l the said William Young Nix arrives at the age of Twenty years old.
My said Executrix paying as accounting to the said William young Nix for the annual Interest on the said one hundred dollars at the rate of eight percent the interest commencing on the first day of January next proceeding the probate of this will -
6th I give and bequeath to my daughter Malona Rasberry wife of William Rasberry one feather bed and furniture and other household furniture and one cow and calf valued at sixty dollars which I delivered to her at her marriage.
7th I give and bequeath to my son Lawson one chesnut sorrell horse which I have delivered valued at forty dollars, and at his marriage I will that he has one feather bed and furniture one cow and calf to be delivered to him by my Executrix
8th I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Martha Campbell all the rest and residue of my property both real and personal or [?] My real estate consisting of about four hundred and thirty acres and the following negro slaves - Letty Soe Mallison , Otisia Bedy Phivaley, John Andrew Printick, Margaret Turner, Mary Jane and her two children Balm and M[?] Harriet Mariah and Lawrance and all my horses hogs cattle sheep goats and household and kitchen furniture and all the farming tools and implements of husbandry to have and to hold the said negroes with the future increase of the familys thereof and real estate of her own use and benefit during her natural life and that my said wife Martha Campbell is authorized to dispose of said property by grant deed, will, sale or otherwise as she may think proper and her title to the same shall be good so far as she may sell or dispose of any of the property to any other person after my decease.
9th I hereby nominate constitute and appoint my wife Martha Campbell my sole Executrix of this my last will and testament in witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 4th day of July AD 1857'.
Signed Sealed published and declared
in the presence of us
Andrew Smitherman, Aaron Campbell (seal)
James C. Garaner
Jno W. Suttle."

All Aaron's living daughters and their husbands contested the will and requested a jury to adjudicate. On the day set for the hearing, William Green Rasberry and his wife, Malonia Astoria Campbell Rasberry, requested that their names be removed as contestants to the will. This request was granted. The will stood as valid and the other sisters and their husbands had to pay all court costs:
Alabama State Records, Vol. 225 (Gandrud) p30:
"p. 787. Contest of the will of Aaron Campbell by his heirs, James Cobb and wife Elizabeth, Alfred Palmer and wife Melissa, Wilson Davenport and wife Elmina; guardian ad item appointed for William Young Nix; William Rasberry and his wife Melona withdrew from the contest, which was heard March 31, April 1, 2, 3 [Year not shown, apparently 1858]. The will was established and costs assessed against the complainants. The heirs were named as daughter Elmira the wife of Wilson Davenport, daughter Elizabeth the wife of James Cobb, son Alva Campbell, daughter Melissa Palmer, William Young Nix son of deceased daughter Mel[v]ina Nix who is under 21, daughter Melona Rasberry wife of William Rasberry, son Lawson Campbell. Wife Martha Campbell for life; she the sole executrix. Dated 4 July 1857 and witnessed by Andrew Smitherman, James C. Gardner, and John W. Suttle."

"Martha Patsy Glascock Campbell, the widow of Aaron, left her property equally to the elder of two sons and the oldest two daughters. Have not been able to find her Will.

It has been handed down through the family that Patsy Glascock Campbell told her progeny that they were of the Argyle Branch of the Campbell Clan. During the 18th Century large numbers of immigrants came to the Deep River country from the Highlands of Scotland. The first major group arrived in 1739 and settled along the Cape Fear River in that part of Cumberland Co. that became Harnett Co. and Lee Co. This group was called the "Argyle Colony". There were 350 members of this colony. They received 33 land grants in Cumberland Co.,Lee Co., and what is now Moore Co., North Carolina. They also made numerous land purchases. (See: "The Highland Scots of North Carolina 1732-1776" by Duane Meyer.






  Notes for Martha Patsy Glascock:
1830 census Bibb Co, ALA
John M. Glasscock 70+ Wife 70+
1830 census micro film Bibb Co. Alabama page 287
James(7) Glasscock age 40+ Wife 40+
sons 15-20,(2) 10-15,dau 5-10,1 slave
p. G300 James H(8) 14
Thomas J(8) 15
John M(8) 20's,
William(8) 20's.

1860 census micro film Marion Co. Alabama western district page 5?
28 28 Jas(7) H. Glasscock 45 M farmer 1000 4000 GA
Melvina H. " 34 F NC
Sarah M. " 17 F AL
Oscar " 11 M AL
John T. " 10 M AL
Martha E. " 8 F AL
(mother) Martha Glasscock 75 F unk
29 29 in the next house is James H. Glasscock's sister, Sarah A.Terrell, her husband B.H. and their 6 children.
31 31 (James's uncle) John M. Glasscock 57, Dicy 55, & their 9 children.
Ref: Book 4 Deed Records Marion Co, ALA




     
Children of Aaron Campbell and Martha Glascock are:
  i.   Elmina Campbell, born September 14, 1818 in GA; died April 01, 1912 in Chilton Co., AL; married Wilson Davenport October 24, 1833 in Bibb Co., AL; born March 30, 1811 in SC; died November 10, 1890 in Chilton Co., AL.
  Notes for Elmina Campbell:
Written on her tombstone is "She wears a crown of Glory".

  More About Elmina Campbell:
Burial: Unknown, Oates-Davenport Cemetery, Chilton Co., AL

  More About Wilson Davenport:
Burial: Unknown, Oates-Davenport Cemetery, Chilton Co., AL

  55 ii.   Elizabeth (Betsy) Campbell, born May 13, 1820 in Bibb Co., AL; died August 02, 1907 in Jemison, Chilton Co., AL; married James Jackson Cobb October 22, 1836 in Bibb Co., AL.
  iii.   Alva Campbell, born May 13, 1822 in Bibb Co., AL; died November 12, 1901 in Bibb Co., AL; married Maloney Palmer October 06, 1842 in Bibb Co., AL; born Abt. 1823 in Bibb Co., AL; died Unknown.
  Notes for Alva Campbell:
Land Patent:
Patentee's Name: Alva Campbell
Issue Date: 19 Mar 1890
Place Issued: AL 4700---.445
Doc. # 6176

  iv.   Melissa Ann Campbell, born 1824 in Bibb Co., AL; died Unknown; married Alfred Palmer December 26, 1843 in Bibb Co., AL; born 1823 in AL; died Unknown.
  Notes for Alfred Palmer:
1880 Census, Benson, Chilton Co., AL, ED #28, Beat #3, enumerated 3-4 Jun 1880:
Alfred Palmer, m, w, 57, farmer, b. AL;
Malissey, wife, f. w. 56, keeping house, b. AL;
Fedorah J., daughter, f. w. 19, b. AL;
John H. son, m. w. 17, b. AL;
Daniel L. son, m. w. 18, b. AL;
Alfred T., son, w. m. 12, b. AL.

  v.   Malona Astoria Campbell, born November 02, 1826 in Bibb Co., AL; died July 24, 1924 in Chilton Co., AL; married (1) William Raspberry in Bibb Co., AL; born Abt. 1826 in Mississippi; died Unknown; married (2) Isaac Davenport August 30, 1849 in Bibb Co., AL; died Bef. 1857 in Bibb Co., AL.
  vi.   Melinda Campbell, born 1832 in Bibb Co., AL; died Bef. 1857 in Bibb Co., AL; married Martin Nix September 17, 1847 in Bibb Co., AL; born October 14, 1825 in Randolph, Bibb Co., Alabama; died Abt. 1865 in Bibb Co., AL.
  Notes for Melinda Campbell:



  Notes for Martin Nix:
Martin was murdered by the Blackwell Gang in 1865.

  More About Martin Nix:
Burial: Unknown, Nix Cemetery, Bibb Co., AL

  vii.   William Lawson Campbell, born August 1836; died August 09, 1912 in Tampa, FL; married Mary Ann Elizabeth McCrary April 14, 1860 in Bibb Co., AL; born April 1843; died March 13, 1908 in Maplesville, AL.


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