Bledsoe, Isaac (b. 1730, d. 1795)

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Reference: 1226

Death: 1795 NC

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Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Reference: 1227

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Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Reference: 1234

Death: 1760 Johnston, NC

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Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Reference: 1235

Death: 1753 Granville, NC

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Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Reference: 1236

Death: 1718 Granville, NC

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Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Reference: 1239

Note: [Andrews1.FTW]

GEORGE BLEDSOE, THE EMIGRANT PROGENITOR OF THE BLEDSOES IN THE USA
TODAY George Bletsoe was transported by Col. Hugh Gwin from England
to America in 1652, and Col. Gwin received a land grant for his
colonization efforts. "Co1. Hugh Gwin (Gwyn) 300 acs. upon W. side
of a tract called Gwins Island, being the surplusage of sd. island,
bounded SW. upon the Narrowes, W. opposite to mouth of Peanketank
Riv., S. upon Deep Cr. which layeth toward S. side of sd. Island. 6
Dec.1652, p.120. Trans. of 6 pers: John Cookeley, Nathanl. Walters,
Mary Joyce: Robert Wilson al. Wiffon (or Wisson), George Bletsoe,
Benja. Sarrow, Peter Cade: Humph. Higgins, Susan Parker, Susan
Hillary, one Negro woman. Note: Land due for the last five. Land
patented for four of the five, one remains still due being the Last."
Bledsoe researchers for the past 50 years have accepted this person as
the emigrant George Bledsoe who thereafter appears in Northumberland
Co., VA.
George Bledsoe founded a family that had an important part in the
founding of our nation and the movement west. So far as anyone has
been able to determine, he is the progenitor of all who bear the
Bledsoe name today in the USA. It is not known from whence George
Bledsoe came, nor for that matter, from whence Col. Hugh Gwin came,
either of which would give us clues for English research.
The first appearance of George Bledsoe is 1672 in Northumberland
County, Virginia.
Our first entry in the records on George Bledsoe Minutes of the
Council and General Court of Virginia, "At the Genl.Court holden at
James City the 8th Nov. 1672, afternoon, Ransom vs. Bledshaw. in the
difference between James Ransom plaintiff and Geo. Bledshaw defdant
about a parcel of land of nine hundred and fifty acres in
Northumberland Ca. on the North Side of Divideing Creeke. It is
ordered that a jury by the Sherriffe of the County be impannelled as
neare as can be to said land, who are to enquire whether that land
was seated or deserted by Peter Ransom father to the said James within
due time according to his Pattent and returne their report thereof
under their hands to the 3rd day of the next Genll Court for
Judgment."
"At a Genll Court held at James Citty the l2th March 1673, Ransom
vs.Blettsoe. It is ordered by consent of the Plaintiff and Defendant
James Ransom and Geo: Blettsoe that the cause of last Court referred
to this be continued and refference to the third day of the next Genll
Court in September to which Court the juries verdt as by that ord is
to be returned for judgmt."
From the above it appears that George Bledsoe had occupied land
claimed by James Ransom by virtue of his father's having once occupied
the same land. The verdict of the jury has not been found, but it is
clear that George Bledsoe won, because we do find two deeds referring
to this tract:
The last entry re George Bledsoe is his will dated 23 Jan. 1705 and
this will be discussed in detail later. We know that George's wife
Elizabeth named in the will was not mother of his children because in
her will dated 13 Feb. 1708, she does not mention any Bledsoe
children but does mention son Richard Lattimore, and her daughters
and her grandchildren.
The will of George Bledsoe is found in Northumberland County,
Virginia Record Book #4, 1706-I720, p. 16:
Will of George Bledsoe:
In the name of God, Amen, I George Bledsoe of the county of
Northumberland: in the colony of Virginia, being sick and weak of
body, but of sound and perfect memory, do make this my last will and
testament, revoking and disannulling all former will and wills by me
heretofore made. Imprimis: I bequeath my sould to God, my Maker,
hoping to be saved by the merits of the blessed Saviour, Jesus
Christ, and my body I commit to the earth there to be buried in
decent and Christian manner as my executors hereafter named shall
think meet and convenient, and my worldly estate I dispose of as
followeth: Item: I give to my loving wife Eliza. Bledsoe all
that estate she finds upon the plantation she brought along with
her, and if she thinks it not convenient to leave the same estate and
take her proportionable part with the rest of my children and
likewise allow one cow and the negro Nan, and if it please God to
call me home before the crop is disposed of that she shall have
her share with my children of the aforesaid crop. Item: I give
and bequeath unto my son John Bledsoe the proportionable part of my
land lying and adjoining Mr. Thomas Damerone, Senr's land and my
will is that my son George Bledsoe have liberty to work upon the
said land withouth trouble or molestation of the said John, provided
he take care to manage the same during his natural life, but not
to make waste of havoc of the same nor rent, sell or embezzle it to
any one. Item: I give unto my son William Bledsoe the plantation I
now live upon and his part of land, together with all houses,
fences, orchards, etc. that are upon it. Item: I give unto my son,
Abraham Bledsoe, my proportional part of land lying and adjoining
next to John Nickless and running along the ridge next to the school
house and my will is that if any of the three sons: Abraham, William
and John Bledsoe should die without issue lawfully begotten of their
body, that then their said land or lands to fall to my son Thomas
Bledsoe his heirs and assigns forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto
my son Thomas Bledsoe one feather bed and my will is that my three
sons: Abraham, William and John be at equal charge to keep my son
Thomas three years at school, and to hire upon the plantation along
with William till he comes to the age of 2l years, and for the
remainder of my personal estate my will and desire is that my good
friends: Mr. James Waddy, Mr. John Nickless and James Richardson,
divide it proportionally to the best of their judgments and
discretion amongst my children. Item: My will and desire is that what
hogs I die possessed with not be shared amongst my children, but be
left for the use and benefit of those that live upon the plantation.
Lastly: I do hereby ordain and appoint my two sons: Abraham and
William Bledsoe, sole executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal
this 23d day of January 1704/5 Signed, sealed and declared to be his
last will and testament in the presence of us: James Richardson: John
Nickless; Tho. Dameron, Jr . Aug. 15, 1705.
This will was probated in Northumberland Court to be the last will and
testament of George Bledsoe, deceased: by the oaths of John Nickless
and Tho. Dameron, Jr., two of the witnesses thereto and same is
recorded.
[Gregory.FTW]

GEORGE BLEDSOE, THE EMIGRANT PROGENITOR OF THE BLEDSOES IN THE USA
TODAY George Bletsoe was transported by Col. Hugh Gwin from England
to America in 1652, and Col. Gwin received a land grant for his
colonization efforts. "Co1. Hugh Gwin (Gwyn) 300 acs. upon W. side
of a tract called Gwins Island, being the surplusage of sd. island,
bounded SW. upon the Narrowes, W. opposite to mouth of Peanketank
Riv., S. upon Deep Cr. which layeth toward S. side of sd. Island. 6
Dec.1652, p.120. Trans. of 6 pers: John Cookeley, Nathanl. Walters,
Mary Joyce: Robert Wilson al. Wiffon (or Wisson), George Bletsoe,
Benja. Sarrow, Peter Cade: Humph. Higgins, Susan Parker, Susan
Hillary, one Negro woman. Note: Land due for the last five. Land
patented for four of the five, one remains still due being the Last."
Bledsoe researchers for the past 50 years have accepted this person as
the emigrant George Bledsoe who thereafter appears in Northumberland
Co., VA.
George Bledsoe founded a family that had an important part in the
founding of our nation and the movement west. So far as anyone has
been able to determine, he is the progenitor of all who bear the
Bledsoe name today in the USA. It is not known from whence George
Bledsoe came, nor for that matter, from whence Col. Hugh Gwin came,
either of which would give us clues for English research.
The first appearance of George Bledsoe is 1672 in Northumberland
County, Virginia.
Our first entry in the records on George Bledsoe Minutes of the
Council and General Court of Virginia, "At the Genl.Court holden at
James City the 8th Nov. 1672, afternoon, Ransom vs. Bledshaw. in the
difference between James Ransom plaintiff and Geo. Bledshaw defdant
about a parcel of land of nine hundred and fifty acres in
Northumberland Ca. on the North Side of Divideing Creeke. It is
ordered that a jury by the Sherriffe of the County be impannelled as
neare as can be to said land, who are to enquire whether that land
was seated or deserted by Peter Ransom father to the said James within
due time according to his Pattent and returne their report thereof
under their hands to the 3rd day of the next Genll Court for
Judgment."
"At a Genll Court held at James Citty the l2th March 1673, Ransom
vs.Blettsoe. It is ordered by consent of the Plaintiff and Defendant
James Ransom and Geo: Blettsoe that the cause of last Court referred
to this be continued and refference to the third day of the next Genll
Court in September to which Court the juries verdt as by that ord is
to be returned for judgmt."
From the above it appears that George Bledsoe had occupied land
claimed by James Ransom by virtue of his father's having once occupied
the same land. The verdict of the jury has not been found, but it is
clear that George Bledsoe won, because we do find two deeds referring
to this tract:
The last entry re George Bledsoe is his will dated 23 Jan. 1705 and
this will be discussed in detail later. We know that George's wife
Elizabeth named in the will was not mother of his children because in
her will dated 13 Feb. 1708, she does not mention any Bledsoe
children but does mention son Richard Lattimore, and her daughters
and her grandchildren.
The will of George Bledsoe is found in Northumberland County,
Virginia Record Book #4, 1706-I720, p. 16:
Will of George Bledsoe:
In the name of God, Amen, I George Bledsoe of the county of
Northumberland: in the colony of Virginia, being sick and weak of
body, but of sound and perfect memory, do make this my last will and
testament, revoking and disannulling all former will and wills by me
heretofore made. Imprimis: I bequeath my sould to God, my Maker,
hoping to be saved by the merits of the blessed Saviour, Jesus
Christ, and my body I commit to the earth there to be buried in
decent and Christian manner as my executors hereafter named shall
think meet and convenient, and my worldly estate I dispose of as
followeth: Item: I give to my loving wife Eliza. Bledsoe all
that estate she finds upon the plantation she brought along with
her, and if she thinks it not convenient to leave the same estate and
take her proportionable part with the rest of my children and
likewise allow one cow and the negro Nan, and if it please God to
call me home before the crop is disposed of that she shall have
her share with my children of the aforesaid crop. Item: I give
and bequeath unto my son John Bledsoe the proportionable part of my
land lying and adjoining Mr. Thomas Damerone, Senr's land and my
will is that my son George Bledsoe have liberty to work upon the
said land withouth trouble or molestation of the said John, provided
he take care to manage the same during his natural life, but not
to make waste of havoc of the same nor rent, sell or embezzle it to
any one. Item: I give unto my son William Bledsoe the plantation I
now live upon and his part of land, together with all houses,
fences, orchards, etc. that are upon it. Item: I give unto my son,
Abraham Bledsoe, my proportional part of land lying and adjoining
next to John Nickless and running along the ridge next to the school
house and my will is that if any of the three sons: Abraham, William
and John Bledsoe should die without issue lawfully begotten of their
body, that then their said land or lands to fall to my son Thomas
Bledsoe his heirs and assigns forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto
my son Thomas Bledsoe one feather bed and my will is that my three
sons: Abraham, William and John be at equal charge to keep my son
Thomas three years at school, and to hire upon the plantation along
with William till he comes to the age of 2l years, and for the
remainder of my personal estate my will and desire is that my good
friends: Mr. James Waddy, Mr. John Nickless and James Richardson,
divide it proportionally to the best of their judgments and
discretion amongst my children. Item: My will and desire is that what
hogs I die possessed with not be shared amongst my children, but be
left for the use and benefit of those that live upon the plantation.
Lastly: I do hereby ordain and appoint my two sons: Abraham and
William Bledsoe, sole executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal
this 23d day of January 1704/5 Signed, sealed and declared to be his
last will and testament in the presence of us: James Richardson: John
Nickless; Tho. Dameron, Jr . Aug. 15, 1705.
This will was probated in Northumberland Court to be the last will and
testament of George Bledsoe, deceased: by the oaths of John Nickless
and Tho. Dameron, Jr., two of the witnesses thereto and same is
recorded.

Death: 1705 Northumberland County, VA

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Oct 31, 2002

Source: (Name)
Title: Gregory.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Nov 1, 2002

Reference: 1240

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Oct 31, 2002

Source: (Name)
Title: Gregory.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Nov 1, 2002

Reference: 1254

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Oct 31, 2002

Source: (Name)
Title: Gregory.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Nov 1, 2002

Reference: 1255

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Oct 31, 2002

Source: (Name)
Title: Gregory.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Nov 1, 2002

Reference: 1265

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Oct 31, 2002

Source: (Name)
Title: Gregory.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
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Reference: 1266

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Oct 31, 2002

Source: (Name)
Title: Gregory.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
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Reference: 1269

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Data:
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Source: (Name)
Title: Gregory.FTW
Media: Other

Data:
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Reference: 1270

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Data:
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Source: (Name)
Title: Cothern Records
Media: Other

Data:
Text: Date of Import: Oct 2, 2001

Reference: 1283

Note: [Cothern.FTW]

Robert Moore Cothron and Winifred Brinkley were married in North Carolina, they came to Tennessee after the birth of their two older sons. When they came to Tennessee, Winifred rode a gray mare with one child in her lap and one behind her.. She brought their gold in her coffee pot. They came to Sumner {now Trousdale} County ssettling on Rocky Creek, arriving 23 oct 1816.. So many ot the group that settled there had milk fever that they only stayed on year. they moved near Dixon Springs in Smith{ now Macon} County..

The story has been handed ddown that four rode on the gray mare, one unborn ..
This could be possible as there were five years between the sescond and third child... This could be the child that died young...

Related to Rebecca Campbell by Mrs Sam Cothron in 1970

Death: 1873 Macon County, TN

Burial: Billy Cothron Cemetery, Macon County, TN

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Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Title: Cothern Records
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Reference: 1284

Note: William Cothron Cemetery, Macon Co., Tn.

Death: SEP 1859 Macon County, TN

Burial: Billy Cothron Cemetery, Macon County, TN

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Source: (Name)
Title: Cothern Records
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Reference: 1357

Death: 18 AUG 1913 Macon County, TN

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Title: Cothern Records
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Reference: 1519

Note: Lambert Moore Cothron was married first to Eliza Young (our ancestor) in Smith Co., TN 27 Nov
1830. Later he married Catherine Armstrong Johnson b. 16 Nov 1821 and died Nov 1894.

Death: 8 APR 1891 Macon County, TN

Burial: Billy Cothron Cemetery, Macon County, TN

Source: (Name)
Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Source: (Name)
Title: Cothern Records
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Reference: 1374

Death: 8 APR 1856 Macon County, TN

Burial: Billy Cothron Cemetery, Macon County, TN

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Title: Andrews1.FTW
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Title: Gregory.FTW
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Reference: 1376

Note: [Andrews1.FTW]

1850 Macon County (TN) census lists Iredell A. Linville
[Gregory.FTW]

1850 Macon County (TN) census lists Iredell A. Linville

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Reference: 1377