Nancy Maples

Notes:

Listed in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 187, 212.

Nancy married Jeremiah Blalock Abt 1826/1827, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Jeremiah was born Abt 1790/1800; died Abt 1840/1850. [Group Sheet]

1. J. Maples Blalock was born 29 Dec 1828, Georgia; died 29 Apr 1903; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
2. Micajah Adempsey Blalock was born 1830, Tennessee.
3. Abijah Blalock was born 8 Oct 1835, Tennessee; died 30 Jan 1898; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
4. Samuel Blalock was born 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee.
5. Wilson T. Blalock was born 1840, Tennessee.
6. Sarah Catherine Blalock was born 1843, Tennessee.
7. George Washington Blalock was born 18 Jun 1847, Tennessee; died 28 Jan 1918; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Wilson Maples went with his parents from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Pendleton District, South Carolina prior to 1790. There he lived with his parents until his marriage in 1801.

Wilson Maples and his family left Pendleton District, South Carolina for Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805. They settled in the area of the East Fork of Little Pigeon River.

Wilson Maples had bought 77 acres of land from James Mathis Sr. circa 1805/1806. This land was surveyed in 1807 and granted by State of Tennessee. It was located in the East Fork of Little Pigeon River area.

Wilson Maples also bought 69 acres of land at the same time. It was located in the East Fork of Little Pigeon River area and adjoined the lands of James Mathis Sr.

From RECORD OF COMMISSIONS OF OFFICERS IN THE TENNESSEE MILITIA 1796-1815, compiled by Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Wilson Maples was appointed as a captain of 11th Regiment for Sevier County, Tennessee on 26 May 1812.

Wilson Maples served as a Captain of 11th Regiment for Sevier County, Tennessee from the date of appointment until he resigned. During the War of 1812, he served as a captain in the 5th Regiment of Tennessee militia commanded by Colonel Edwin Booth. He was drafted at Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee on or about 5 November 1814 for six months duty. On 25 December 1814, he was reassigned to Lookout Mountain (vicinity of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee) on account of sickness.

Wilson Maples died almost a year after he resigned from the position of captain. From deeds it is indicated that the said Wilson Maples had left a will at his death. He willed his wife, Sarah, the one half of the plantation during her lifetime or widowhood and willed that each of his children was to receive one-sixth part of the undivided interest in the other half of the plantation.

It is believed that Wilson Maples was buried in the McMahan Cemetery, Jones Cove. (A stone reads "W. M. 1845 (1815?)".)
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 185, 186.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

Wilson married Sarah Rolen 6 Aug 1801, Pendleton County, South Carolina. Sarah was born Abt 1785, North Carolina; died 25 Oct 1858; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

After Wilson Maples death Sara Rolen Maples remained widow until her death. She raised the children to full maturity on the farm of Wilson Maples.

Sarah Rolen Maples appeared as the head of household in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. In the 1840 census the listing includes 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 60-70.

Sarah Maples entered 100 acres of land adjacent to where she lived on the waters of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River ... according to an entry dated 23 January 1826.

Sarah Maples was listed in 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee.

There was a deed dated 27 March 1854 ... "Adempsey Maples to Archibald McMahan for $300 - tract on Big East Fork of Little Pigeon being the plantation whereon Wilson Maples lived at the time of his death and I the said Adempsey Maples being an heir at law --- siezed of 1/6 part of the undivided farm - also one other part of the above tract of land --- that Abijah Maples has to the named tract or parcel of land bin being an heir at law --- entitled to 1/6 part of the said farm - also one other part of the above same undivided farm it being the part which descended to Mahaly Robertson formerly Mahaly Maples her being an heir at law, I Adempsey Maples having bought the last two mentioned parts of Abijah Maples and Mahaly Robertson...69 acres."

There was a deed dated 27 March 1854 ... "Sharah Maples widow of Wilson Maples deceased to Archibald McMahan for $350 - quit claim and yield up to Archibald D. McMahan all right, title, etc., that I am in possession of to one half of the plantation whereon Archibald D. McMahan now lives in Richardson Cove according to the last will and testament of my deceased husband Wilson Maples which was willed to me during my lifetime or widowhood...containing 69 acres.

There was a deed dated 8 April 1854 ... "Anderson Williams and wife Mary, formerly Mary Maples, to Archibald McMahan, interest in 69 acres received by will from Wilson Maples, deceased."

Here is a brief summary of Sarah Maples' bounty land application files:

26 March 1855 - Sarah Maples deposed that she is a resident of Sevier County, Tennessee and that she is the widow of Wilson Maples, deceased who was a captain in the 5th Regiment of Tennessee Militia commanded by General Booth in the War with Great Britain. Said husband was drafted at Sevierville on about 5 November 1814 for six months duty; reassigned about 25 December 1814 to Lookout Mountain on account of sickness. States that she was married to the said Wilson Maples in Pendleton County, South Carolina 6 August 1801 by one Robert
Bowen Justic of Peace and her name before marriage was Sarah Rolan and her husband died at his residence in Sevier County, 27 November 1815 and she has never remarried.

3 November 1855 - On this appeared Sarah Maples aged about 65 years a widow of Wilson Maples, --- etc.

On 17 November 1857, Wilson Maples by his Guardian Sarah Maples asked for "Petition to sell land." Also, on 21 July 1858, Robert H. Hodsden appointed guardian for Sarah Maples widow of Wilson Maples deceased, having a life estate in said land. Court ordered all interest of Wilson Maples the said ward mentioned to be sold.

Sarah Rolen Maples was buried beside her husband Wilson Maples.

Sevier County Heritage lists Sarah as sister to "Davy" Crocket.

Notes:

The Maples family originally came from France to England and from there to Virgnia.

William Maples came with his brother Josiah Maples to East Tennessee in the early 1800's. Josiah Maples settled in Sevier County, Tennessee and William Maples settled in Grainger County, Tennessee.

On 14 April 1763, William Maples bought 200 acres of land for 30 Pounds on the branches of Robinson's Fork of Meherrin River adjoining the lands of Robinson and Johnson from Josiah Ship and his wife Anne in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

Then on 10 June 1764, William Maples was listed as one tithable with this 200 acres of land in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

On 17 January 1774, William Maples bought 354 acres of land for 65 Pounds on the Burches Creek, part of Midway River adjoining the land of Colonel Edmunds and Wilkins from Thomas Richards and Thomas Dodson Jr. in Halifax County, Virginia.

On 20 August 1775, William and Prudence Maples sold 54 acres of land for 20 Pounds on the draught of Midway River to Thomas Ware in Halifax County, Virginia. This was part of the above purchase.

On 24 March 1777, William Maples sold 200 acres of land for 45 Pounds on Robinson's Fork of Meherrin River to John Hightower of Lunenburg County, Virginia. This was the land bought in 1763.

On 10 July 1777, William Maples sold 300 acres of land for 115 Pounds on the Burches Creek, part of Midway River adjoining the lands of Colonel Nicholas and Thomas Ware in Halifax County, Virginia. Also his wife Prudence relinquished her right of dower. This is the rest of the 1774 purchase.

William Maples received a patent for 263 acres of land on both sides of north fork of Cherrystone Creek adjoining the lands of John Donelson in Pittsylvania County, Virginia from the Commonwealth of Virginia on 16 November 1779.

In 1782 Tax List of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, William Maples was listed with his wife and their ten children. He was taxed for his ownership of 263 acres of land.

On 16 August 1784, William Maples sold for 100 Pounds 163 acres of this land on both sides of the north fork of Great Cherrystone Creek adjoining the lands of William Bynum and John Donelson to James Johnson of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Then on 15 November 1785, William Maples sold the other 100 acres of land on both sides of north fork of Great Cherrystone Creek to James Willis of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

William Maples and his family apparently migrated to Pendleton District, South Carolina prior to 1790. In 1790 Federal Census for Pendleton District, South Carolina, William Maples and his wife were listed with one male over 16 years, three males under 16 years, and three daughters in the household. John Maples, the eldest son, was married and listed as living next door in this census.

William Maples and his wife Prudence came to East Tennessee and settled in Grainger County from South Carolina before 1804. He was listed with 50 acres of land in Captain Thomas James Company in the 1804, 1805, 1806 Tax Lists of Grainger County, Tennessee.

William married Prudence 1763/1764, Lunenburg County, Virginia. Prudence was born Abt 1745/1750, Lunenburg County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Place of birth not confirmed.

Prudence was listed in the 1810 Federal Census of Grainger County, Tennessee.

Chris Maples states family rumor indicates Prudence was a slave but we have no proof.
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Reference:
Christopher Maples, hoosierdaddy2000@hotmail.com, 18 August 1999.

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