Section V  Massey Excursi

One Maryland Massey Family by George Langford, Jr. 1901-1996 ©Cullen G. Langford and George Langford, III, 2010

Massey Excursus: Blackwood

Note: This excursus was not completed by Father; however, because of the redundancies, enough is present to see the process by which he prepared the excurses for Langford On Massey.  The source records were linked in the Source Correlations section, but with the aid of genealogist Mr. Jason Bordeaux and the History Room Librarian Ms. Gretchen B. Witt, we located them in the Rowan County Public Library, Salisbury, North Carolina, where Father deposited his Holmes, Patrick & Blackwood genealogical notes.

Date	William Blackwood	Source
c.1720	Birth
1770	Death: Will, 1770, in Orange County, North Carolina; Probated 8 Oct.1772.	22; 19; 21
...	Marriage: in Ireland, to Elizabeth (Betsy) __________.	21
	Children: BNo. Source James Blackwood, located some miles below Chapel Hill. 21 John Blackwood, moved away. 21 + William Blackwood II, m. Margaret King & lived in New Hope, Orange Co., N.C. 21; 23 Martha Blackwood, m. Charles Johnston. 21 Mary Blackwood, m. John Craig. 21 Peggy Blackwood, m. Joseph Kirkland. 21 Annie Blackwood, m. _______ Morrow, of Hawfields. 21 Jennie Blackwood, m. _______ Allen, of Hawfields. 21 [daughter] Blackwood
1755	Taxed in New Hope, Orange Co., N.C.: 3 white, no black.	19
8 Oct.1772	Orange Co., N.C.: Will Probated: Relationship Person Venture Person wife Elizabeth (Betsy) m. in Ireland William Blackwood son James ... ... son John moved away ... son William married Margaret King daughter Martha married Charles Johnston daughter Mary married John Craig daughter Jennet (Jennie) married ____ Allen daughter Ann (Annie) married _____ Morrow daughter Peggy married Joseph Kirkland witness Alex Mebane witness William Tate witness Mary Sample	22; 19
...	Petition, in Orange Co.: with John Blackwood to pardon the outlawed John Fruit.	22
1779	Orange Co., N.C.: Estate taxed on £2,654.12.0	22
	John Blackwood
c.1745	Birth
29 Aug.1809	Death: Will; in Rowan Co., N.C.	18
...	Marriage: ?
	Children: BNo. Source Richard Blackwood; 1800 Rowan Co., N.C. Census. 19; 2 James Blackwood Benjamin Blackwood: in 1820 sells tract in Hunting Creek witnessed by John Blackwood. 21 Isaac Blackwood; in 1800 Rowan Co., N.C. Census; Orange Co. witness 1795. 19; 22; 2 + Susannna Blackwood, m.1793, John Holmes; bondsman, Isaac Blackwood. 1 Nancy Blackwood, m.1808, Thomas Whitaker. Rebecca Blackwood, m.1799, Martin Speaks
8 Oct.1772	Mentioned in Will of father, William Blackwood, in Orange Co., N.C. as having "moved away."	22; 21; 19
1779	Orange Co., N.C. Tax List: worth £400, with Wm. Blackwood & James Blackwood.	22; 46
1784	Taxed on 200 acres in Rowan Co., N.C. in District of Capt. Graham.	19
23 Jul.1785	By assignment from John Erwin	?
25 Oct.1786	State grants 200 acres on Fish Pott Branch in Rowan Co., N.C. next to John Hutson, John Hodgson & James Irwin.	18; 24; 44
25 Oct.1786	On Hunting Creek, Rowan Co., N.C. next to John Irwin & Thomas Prather.	24
1787	Taxed in Rowan Co., N.C.: One white M. 21-60; 4 M. under 21, 7 F.; District of Capt. Campbell.	19
1790	Rowan Co., N.C. Census: Two M. over 16; 3 M. under 16, 6 F., no slaves;  next to Robert Holmes & William Patrick.	1; 23
May 1798	John Blackwood on a Rowan Co. N.C. Venire with John Hudson & Jms. Pinchback.	44
1800	Rowan Co. & Iredell Co., N.C. Census: John Blackwood not found.	...
no date	Petition, in Orange Co.: with William Blackwood to pardon the outlawed John Fruit.	22
29 Aug.1809	Rowan Co., N.C. John Blackwood's Will probated: Sons: Property disposition: Richard Blackwood James Blackwood Benjamin Blackwood 200 acres, equally divided.  Son: Isaac Blackwood, deceased, has children: Nancy Patsy Elizabeth Mary Benjamin Daughters: Susy, wife of John Holmes Nancy, wife of Thomas Whitaker Rebecca, wife of Martin Speaks Beloved Grandson" Thomas Holmes Executor: Richard Leach Witness: Patrick Twomey Sarah Leach	18
	Susanna Blackwood (John)
c.1775	Birth
2 Jul.1796	Death	H-148
9 Dec.1793	Marriage: in Rowan Co., N.C.: John Holmes, b.15 Jan.1765.  Surety: Isaac Blackwood; Witnesses: John Pinchback & Lydia Pinchback.	1
19 Mar.1795	Son, Thomas Holmes, born	H-147
29 Aug.1809	Mentioned as Susy Holmes in Will of father, John Blackwood; son Thomas Holmes, mentioned in John Blackwood Will as "beloved grandson."	18

Date	Source Correlations (B = Blackwood; H = Holmes; P = Patrick)	Page
1784	Rowan Co., N.C.: Historical Records: John Blackwood taxed on 200 acres in Capt. Graham's District	B-19
25 Oct.1786	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 25, p.136: John Blackwood a neighbor on Hunting Creek of John Irwin & Thomas Prather.	B-24
1787	Rowan Co., N.C.: Historical Records: John Blackwood taxed in Capt. Campbell's District: One white M. 21-60; 4 white M. under 21; 7 F.	B-19
1790	Rowan Co., N.C. Census: John Blackwood; Two M. over 16, 3 M. under 16; 6 F.; no slaves.	B-23; H-174
1790	St. Thomas District Census: James Blackwood: One white Poll; 200 acres.	B-23
1790	St. Thomas District Census: Wm. Blackwood: One white Poll; 150 acres.	B-23
8 Feb.1790 or 1799	Rowan Co., N.C.: Marriages: Rebecah Blackwood m. Martin Speaks; signed: William Brien.	B-24
1798	Rowan Co., N.C.: Historical Records: Isaac Blackwood taxed in Capt. Neelie's District: One white; 200 acres.	B-19
1810	Rowan Co., N.C. Census: John Blackwoode [pencilled: Franklin & 2nd Creek over [near ?]] One M.16-26; 1 F. 16-26; no slaves	B-20
1810	Rowan Co., N.C. Census: Robert Blackwoode [pencilled: Town of Salisbury] One M.26-45; 1 F. 26-45; 1 M. under 10.	B-20
24 May 1815	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 25, p.514: John Blackwood in 1827 proves sale of neighbors Ford Dejarnett & Betsey Jinkins on Hunting Creek next Thomas Been & old schoolhouse & George Brandon.  Witness: John Powell & R. Powell.	B-24
21 Feb.1821	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 25, p.659: John Blackwood a neighbor on north bank of Hunting Creek next to John Taylor & wife Elizabeth & Nathaniel Combe & John Erwin & Thomas Coles & Joseph Jacobs & William Stephens & Joseph Jones & Joseph Beal.	B-24
13 Apr.1821	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 27, p.213: Benjamin Blackwood sells to Abia Hodson a tract on Hunting Creek granted to John Blackwood decd. & willed to Benjamin Blackwood.  Witness: Dozol Hodgson & Anson Hodgson.  Proven: Jno. Giles.	B-21
1 Dec.1821	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 26, p.830: John Blackwood a neighbor on Hunting Creek next John Smith & Beal Ijams & John Taylor & Betsey Hilphin & Armia Ijams & Garland Anderson.  Proven 1822.	B-20
7 Nov.1830	John Blackwood signs at marriage of Wiliam Cole to Elizabeth Smith.	B-24
30 May 1833	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 32, p.49: John J. Blackwood of Salisbury holds mortgage of negro Meshack by Wm. H. Hackett, who owed debt to Sam'l Lemley.  Priven: Jno. Giles.	B-21
23 Feb.1836	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 32, p.247: John J. Blackwood as a Trustee of Elijah P. Mitchell buys one cotton gin in possession of Jacob Coldiron of Lexington, N.C., and another in possession of Andrew Gardener in Lincolnton, N.C.; as owner of Samuel Lemly & Son.	B-20
25 Oct.1786	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 11, p.140: John Blackwood gets State Grant #1399 for 200 acres on Fish Pott Branch next to John Hodgson & James Irwin.	B-18; P-56
9 Dec.1793	Rowan Co., N.C.: Marriages: Susannah Blackwood m. John Holmes; Bondsman: Isaac Blackwood; Witness: John Pinchback & Lydia Pinchback.	B-19; B-1
8 Feb.1790 or 1799	Rowan Co., N.C.: Marriages: Rebeccah Blackwood m. Martin Speaks.  Signed: William Bruon.	B-18
2 Nov.1798	Rowan Co., N.C.: Marriages: Elizabeth Blackwood m.William Taylor.  Signed: Benjamin Trott.	B-18
1800	Rowan Co., N.C. Census: Richard Blackwood: One M. 45 up; 1 M.16-26; 1 M. under 10; 1 F. 16-26.	B-19; B-2; B-1
1800	Rowan Co., N.C. Census: Isaac Blackwood: One M. 26-45; 1 M. under 10; 1 F. 16-26	B-19; B-2; B-1; H-204
1800	Iredell Co., N.C. Census: Richard Blackwood: One M. 16-26; 1 M. under 10; 1 F. 45 up; 1 F. 16-26.	H-197; B-3
9 Jan.1808	Rowan Co., N.C.: Marriages: Anney Blackwood m. Thomies Whitaker.  Signed: Beal Ijams.	B-18
29 Aug.1809	Rowan Co., N.C.:Wills, Book G, p.542: John Blackwood Will made: Sons: Property disposition: Richard Blackwood James Blackwood Benjamin Blackwood 200 acres, equally divided. Son: Isaac Blackwood, deceased: Children: Property disposition: Nancy Whitmore Patsy Blackwood Elizabeth Blackwood Mary Blackwood Benjamin Blackwood As much of property as will make them equal to Rebecca Speaks - considered to be $38. Daughters: Property disposition: Susy Holmes $35.00 Nancy Whitaker $23.00 Rebecca Speaks $38.00 Grandson: Thomas Holmes $15.or a colt; "beloved Grandson." Executor: Richard Leach, "truly friend." Witness: Patrick Twomey Sarah Leach	B-18
5 Jun.1812	Rowan Co., N.C.: Marriages: Mary Blackwood m.Pleasant Oliver.  Signed: Jesse Whitaker.	B-18
13 Jan.1820	Rowan Co., N.C.: Deeds, Book 25, p.656: John Blackwood & Benjamin Blackwood neighbors  Wm. Ward & wife Elizabeth & Thomas Stallings & wife Ann & Jeremiah Patrick & Abia Holston.	B-18; P-54
1830	Rowan Co., N.C. Census: Joseph Blackwood & widow Todd: One M. 20-30; 1 M.15-20; 1 F. 60-70; 2 F. 20-30; 16 Slaves.	B-1; P-15

John Blackwood: Orange County vs. Rowan County Records in North Carolina

Orange County

Rowan County

Date John Blackwood Source 1779 Taxed on £400. valuation. 30 1780 Taxed £9.1.6 on £362.10.1 value. 33 1781 Taxed on £302.1.6 valuation: 13 cows, 3 horses, no acreage. 33 1782 Taxed on £41.1.0 valuation: 14 cows, 4 horses, no acreage. 33 26 Nov.1782 Ona road-building crew overseered by John Barbee. 31 Nov.1782 On an Orange County Grand Jury. 28 1783 Appointed Overseer of roads in room of John Barbee. 28 Feb.1784 Records a Deed [not land] to Joseph Kirkland. 28 24 May 1784 Court orders Solomon Gamadge bound to John Blackwood until 21 years of age. 28 2 Mar.1785 J.B. & Jones Kendrick file suit against Wm. King.  James Holmes on jury. 28; 39 1785 Taxed on 0ne white poll, no black polls, no acreage. 33 23 Aug.1785 John Hart Overseer or road in room of J.B. from Mark Patterson's to Hillsboro. 28 25 May 1786 On a jury in two cases: M. Patterson vs. Rob Campbell. Sate of North Carolina vs. Jacob Richards. 1786 Taxed on one white, no blacks, no land. 33 Aug.1786 On a jury. 39

Date John Blackwood Source ... Tract next to John Hutson 41 ... John Irwin assigned this Warrant to J.B. 41 ... Chain bearers: John Irwin & Lawrence Owens. 41 25 Oct.1786 State of North Carolina Grant #1399 for 200 acres on Fish Pott Branch to J.B.; next to John Hodgson & James Irwin. B-18; 41 25 Oct.1786 State of North Carolina Grant #1412 for 119 acres onHunting Creek to John Irwin; next to J.B. & Thorne Prasther. B-24 1787 Taxed in Capt. Campbell's District: one white M. 21-60; 4 M. uner 21; 7 F. B-19 1790 Head of Family in Census: two M. over 16; 3 M. under 16; 6 F.; no slaves. B-23 1800 [not found in Rowan County Census] 29 Aug.1809 Will probated in Rowan County: Sons: Property disposition: Richard Blackwood James Blackwood Benjamin Blackwood 200 acres, equally divided. Son: Isaac Blackwood, deceased: Children: Property disposition: Nancy Whitmore Patsy Blackwood Elizabeth Blackwood Mary Blackwood Benjamin Blackwood As much of property as will make them equal to Rebecca Speaks - considered to be $38. Daughters: Property disposition: Susy Holmes $35.00 Nancy Whitaker $23.00 Rebecca Speaks $38.00 Grandson: Thomas Holmes $15.or a colt; "beloved Grandson." Executor: Richard Leach, "truly friend." Witness: Patrick Twomey Sarah Leach B-18

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