Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
Ann Davidson Wood 1/04/01
Dear Ann,
We are running a DNA project. We have tested descendants of Robert Oliphant (who married Abigail Davenport) and their DNA is a match for a descendant of James Oliphant who went to Rutherford County, TN.
As it happens, we also have tested a descendant of Matthew's. His DNA is different from Robert and James but is the same as the "William Oliphant of NC" (Nancy Stein's book.
In short, there is no link between the Robert (who married the Davenport bride)and Matthew. They are different generations anyway.
That said, there was an earlier Robert,(there have been several in NC) who is almost certainly Matthew's brother.
There was a Robert Oliphant who married Rebecca Clayton. They had children:-
ROBERT OLIPHANT,
GEORGE OLIPHANT,
LAMBERT CLAYTON OLIPHANT,
Furthermore,there is a will, for a John Oliphant:-
"John Oliphant made his will in Iredell County, North Carolina on February 24, 1798, no probate date, no mention of spouse or children "to my beloved niece Jane Oliphant L 100 sterling and the mare known by the name of Nell Anderson. If she dies without issue, her legacy to be divided between my beloved uncle Matthew Oliphant during his life...residue equally to nephew George and Lambert Clayton Oliphant. Excrs: Matthew Oliphant, Alexander Davis and William Falls. Witness: J. McEwen and James Ray"
In other words, John, whose will this is, is uncle to Lambert Clayton and also to George Oliphant, sons of Robert. Therefore John and Robert were brothers.
Matthew is uncle (therefore) not only to John but also to Robert.
I hope that this helps.
Yours aye,
Roddy
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
Patricia Oliphant 5/09/12
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
Patricia Oliphant 5/09/12
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
Patricia Oliphant 5/09/12
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
Patricia Oliphant 5/09/12
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
Patricia Oliphant 5/10/12
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
Roddy Oliphant 5/17/12
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?
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Re: Robert (b. 1771) of NC's father?