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Descendants of Peter MAJORS (ca 1700-1750)

Notes


8. Cornelius ORGAN

  Birth dates of the children of Cornelius and Rachel Organ from DAR Application of Zora Violet (Terrill) Waschbusch.

1790 FEDERAL CENSUS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 184:
Cornelius Organ household:
1 male over age 16
1 male under age 16
4 females

1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 078:
Cornelius Organ household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 16-26
1 male age 26-45
2 females age 0-10
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 26-45

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 216:
Cornelius Organ household:
1 male age 10-16
1 male over age 45
1 female age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 16-26
1 female over age 45

OLD GRAVESTONES OF PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, by Barbara Smith Buys, Gateway
Press: Baltimore, 1975:
pp. 197-198:
Carmel, Methodist Graveyard (a block east of Lake Mahopac on McMahon Place):
Cornelius ORGAN, "In memory of Cornelius Organ who enlisted under George
Washington at the age of 16.  Served 7 years.  Died Oct. 3, 1818, aged 57
years."  (Stone erected in his memory at a later time).
Rachel ORGAN, wife of Cornelius, died Sept 18, 1836, 73 years.

Revolutionary War Pension, Cornelius Organ--LDS Film #971,847:
Pension #R 16856.
Continental Line, Virginia
Cornelius Organ of Kent, New York, was private in regiment of Colonel Moylan of Penn. line for three years.  Inscribed on roll of New York at rate of 8 dollars per month, to commence, 6 May 1818.  Certificate of pension issued 30 Sept 181?, and sent to Harry Garrison, Philips Town, Putnam County, NY.  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819, ending 4 March 1820.  "Dead"
9 June 1852, came Mary Wright, aged 60, of town of Fishkill in Dutchess County, NY, says that her first husband was William Organ, son of Cornelius and Rachel Organ.  Cornelius Organ was Revolutionary pensioner and died on 6 Oct 1818.  William Organ died 4 Dec 1872, aged 40 years, 3 months, 3 days.  Rachel Organ remained Cornelius' widow until her death 18 Sept 1836.
Only living children are Mary who married Jesse Cole and resides in Kent, Putnam Co, NY; Esther who married Abijah Youmons and resides in Philipstown, Putnam Co, NY; Sally or Sarah who married Gilbert Shaw and resides in Peeksill, Westchester Co, NY; Reuben who resides in Philipstown; Racheal who married Hiram Cole and resides in ton of Poultney, Steuben Co, NY; Elizabeth who married Nathaniel Nichols and resides in town of Putnam Valley, Putnam Co,
NY.  Signed:  Mary-x-Wright
Wit: Addison Ely
6 May 1818, Cornelius Organs affidavit:
Aged 58,
In 1776 in 4th Virginia Regt. in company commanded by John Brent, brigade of Gen. Scott.  In Dec 1778, enlisted in company of Capt. John Herd of first troop in Col. Mitlen's Regt. of Horse and served for 3 years.  In Battle of Brandywine, 14 Sept 1777 and Battle of Germantown, 4 Oct 1777.  Honorably discharged at Lancaster, PA.  Signed: Cornelius-x-Organ
16 Sept 1852:
Mary Cole, a resident of Kent, aged 65; Esther Youmans, resident of Phillipstown, aged 62; Sally Shaw, resident of Courtlandt, Westchester County,aged 60; Reuben Organ, resident of Phillipstown, aged 56; Rachael Cole,resident of Poultney, Steuben County, aged 53; Betsy Nichols, resident of Putnam VAlley, aged 50; declare that they are the only living children of Cornelius & Rachel Organ.  They state that their parents married in April or May 1782 before the last period of service in the War.  Cornelius Organ died at Kent 6 Oct 1818.  Rachel died at Kent, 18 Sept 1836.
Signed: Mary-x-Cole, Betsey Nichols, Esther-x-Yeamans, Reuben Organ, Salley Shaw.  Wit:  Allen Cole
Letter from JL Davenport, Commissioner, to Mrs. Harley Hoope, 501 N. Court St., Fairfield, IA, 24 Feb 1913:
Children of Cornelius & Rachel Organ were:
William born Aug 27, 1782, died Dec 4, 1822
Samuel born Sept 1, 1784
Mary born Sept 15, 1787
Esther born May 29, 1790
Sarah born Dec 11, 1792
Reuben born Sept 16, 17--
Rachel born Dec 12, 1799
Elizabeth born Dec 19, 1801
Magers born March 30, (torn)
Magers and Samuel died in childhood.
20 Sept 1852:
Affidavit of Elizabeth Nichols of Phillipstown, Putnam Co, NY,
After the death of her mother Rachel Organ, the Bible belonging to her father and mother containing the record of births of all the children was given to her.  Signed: Betsey Nichols
10 June 1852:
Statement of Marcus Barrett, that his aunt Rachel Barrett married Cornelius Organ at house of deponent's father Marcus Barrett in town of Bedford, Westchester Co, NY.
10 June 1852:
Statement of Letty Williams.  She knew children of Cornelius & Rachel Organ, including Samuel and MAJOR, or Magers, who died in childhood.
9 June 1852:
Affidavit of Elizabeth Barrett, resident of East Fishkill, aged 83, widow of Reuben Barrett deceased, brother of Rachel Organ


Rachel BARRETT

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 095B:
Rachel Organ W. (widow) household:
1 male age 10-16
2 females age 16-26
1 female over age 45

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 036:
Rachel Organ household:
1 female age 60-70

OLD GRAVESTONES OF PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, by Barbara Smith Buys, Gateway
Press: Baltimore, 1975:
pp. 197-198:
Carmel, Methodist Graveyard (a block east of Lake Mahopac on McMahon Place):
Rachel ORGAN, wife of Cornelius, died Sept 18, 1836, 73 years.


26. William ORGAN

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 218:
William Organ household:
1 male age 26-45
2 females age 0-10
1 female age 16-26


29. Esther ORGAN

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
Phillipstown District:
p. 081A:
Household/Family #128/136:
Abijah Yeomans, age 61, Farmer, $4500 real estate, born NY
*Esther Yeomans, age 61, born NY
Byron Yeomans, age 19, born NY

OLD GRAVESTONES OF PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, by Barbara Smith Buys, Gateway
Press: Baltimore, 1975:
Philipstown, Cold Spring Cemetery:
p. 61:
Esther ORGAN Youmans, wife of Abijah, born May 29, 1790, died Dec. 18, 1876


Abijah YEOMANS

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
Phillipstown District:
p. 081A:
Household/Family #128/136:
*Abijah Yeomans, age 61, Farmer, $4500 real estate, born NY
Esther Yeomans, age 61, born NY
Byron Yeomans, age 19, born NY


Gilbert SHAW Jr

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 096A:
Gilbert Shaw Jun. household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 16-26

1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 347:
Gilbert Shaw household:
1 male age 10-15
1 male age 50-60
1 female age 40-50


33. Elizabeth ORGAN

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
Kent:
p. 145B:
Household/Family #291/301:
Nathaniel Nickels, age 53, Laborer, born NY
*Betsy Nichols, wife, age 51, born NY

OLD GRAVESTONES OF PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, by Barbara Smith Buys, Gateway
Press: Baltimore, 1975:
Kent, Kent Cliffs Baptist Church Burying Ground:
p. 137:
Elizabeth Nichols, wife of Nathaniel, died Oct. 3, 1855, 53-3-22
Nathaniel Nichols, died Apr. 8, 1861, 60 years, 1 month


Nathaniel NICHOLS

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 037:
Nathaniel Nichols household:
1 male age 5-10
1 male age 20-30
1 female age 20-30

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK:
Kent:
p. 145B:
Household/Family #291/301:
*Nathaniel Nickels, age 53, Laborer, born NY
Betsy Nichols, wife, age 51, born NY

OLD GRAVESTONES OF PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, by Barbara Smith Buys, Gateway
Press: Baltimore, 1975:
Kent, Kent Cliffs Baptist Church Burying Ground:
p. 137:
Elizabeth Nichols, wife of Nathaniel, died Oct. 3, 1855, 53-3-22
Nathaniel Nichols, died Apr. 8, 1861, 60 years, 1 month


11. Peter MAJORS

  Peter Majors' birth is estimated to be about 1755, because he was age 26-45 in the 1800 Allegany County Census (thus born by 1755), but he was also old enough to have been listed on the Committee of Observation in Frederiok County in 1775-1776.

Frederick County, MD, Committee of Observation, Sep 1775-Oct 1776:
[MD HISTORICAL MAG, 1916, p. 170:]
Peter MAGERS Junr
Peter MAGERS Senr
Elias MAGERS

Allegany County, MD, Tax Lists:
1798 through 1803:
John MAJORS, Elias MAGORS, Nathan MAJORS, Peter MAJORS

1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MAYRLAND:
p. 021:
Peter Majors household:
4 males age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 0-10
1 female age 10-15
1 female age 26-45

Allegany County, MD, Deeds--LDS Film #013,294:
Book E:
pp. 257-258:
9 Oct 1807
Peter MAGORS to Archibald Arnold,
for 100 pounds,
lot 3365, west of Fort Cumberland, adjoining "Bearcamp," Lot 3362,
containing 50 acres
Signed: Peter MAGORS
Wit: Andrew Bruce, Thomas Thistle
Anna, wife of Peter MAGORS, releases dower

Knox County, OH, Probate Records:
15 Apr 1815
Administrators appointed for estate of Peter MAGORS; wife Anna


41. Henrietta MAGERS

1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, KNOX COUNTY, OHIO:
Monroe Township:
p. 149A:
Household/Family #280/280:
*Henrietta Magers, age 63, born MD
Peter Magers, age 23, Day Lr., born OH


12. Elias MAJORS

Allegany County, MD, Tax Lists:
1798 through 1803:
John MAJORS, Elias MAGORS, Nathan MAJORS, Peter MAJORS

1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 025:
Elias Majors household:
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 26-45
3 females age 0-10
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 26-45

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
District 4:
p. 045:
Elias Majors household:
2 males age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male over age 45
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 16-26
1 female over age 45

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, OHIO COUNTY, (WEST) VIRGINIA:
p. 021:
Elias Magers household:
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 16-26
1 male over age 45
3 females age 0-10
1 female over age 45

Ohio County, VA (WV), Wills:
Elias MAGERS, will dated 28 July 1829, probated Nov 1829:
granddaughters Mary Jane & Analgar Porter


Elizabeth ARNOLD

[NOTE: Elizabeth may have been erroneously listed as an Arnold (maiden name) rather than a Majors in the 1850 Census:]

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, MARSHALL COUNTY, (WEST) VIRGINIA:
p. 281A:
Household/Family #579/581:
Samuel Arnold, age 38, Farmer, $6000 real estate, born PA
Julia Arnold, age 33, born VA
Adeline Arnold, age 11, born VA
Albert Arnold, age 10, born VA
Elizabeth Arnold, age 5, born VA
Joseph Arnold, age 2, born VA
Julia Arnold, age 1, born VA
*Elizabeth Arnold, age 87, born VA

Marshall County, VA, now WV, Probate Records:
Book 1:
p. 13:
15 Apr 1858, Elizabeth MAGERS died, of old age 91, consort of Elias MAGERS deceased.  Signed Elias MAGERS.


49. Mary MAJORS

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO:
Muskingum Township:
p. 125B:
Household/Family #777/782:
James Durbin, age 59, Farmer, $3000 real estate, born MD
*Mary Durbin, age 53, born MD
Jane McMichan, age 10, born OH


James DURBIN

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO:
Richland Township:
p. 200:
James Durbin household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 16-26

1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO:
Muskingum Township:
p. 285:
James Durban household:
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 40-50
1 female age 5-10
1 female age 10-15
1 female age 30-40

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIO:
Muskingum Township:
p. 125B:
Household/Family #777/782:
*James Durbin, age 59, Farmer, $3000 real estate, born MD
Mary Durbin, age 53, born MD
Jane McMichan, age 10, born OH


14. Nathan MAJORS

1790 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 178:
Nathaniel Majors household:
1 male over age 16
2 males under age 16
4 females

Baltimore County, MD, Deeds, 1795--LDS Film #013,359:
Book WG-SS:
pp. 419-420:
26 March 1795
Charles Carroll of Carrolton of Anne Arundel County, to Nathan MAJORS of Baltimore County
for 16 pounds, 2 shillings, 6 pence,
part of tract "Rochester" in Baltimore County, adj. "Something" containing 43 acres
Signed: Ch. Carroll of Carrollton
Wit: Geo Salmon, Geo Gould Presbury

Allegany County, MD, Tax Lists:
1798 through 1803:
John MAJORS, Elias MAGORS, Nathan MAJORS, Peter MAJORS

1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 021:
Nathan Majors household:
2 males age 0-10
1 male age 26-45
2 females age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 26-45

Baltimore County, MD, Deeds, 1801-1802--LDS Film #013,373:
Book 69:
pp. 597-598:
10 November 1801
Nathan MAGERS of Allegany County, MD, to Jacob Ditto of Baltimore County for 16 pounds, 2 shillings, 6 pence
part of tract called "Rochester" in Baltimore County, adj. "Iron Intention", 24 3/4 acres
Signed: Nathan MAGERS
Wit: Richd Chinoweth, J. Reffett

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
District 4:
p. 040:
Nathan Majors household:
1 male age 0-10
2 males age 10-16
1 male age 26-45
3 females age 0-10
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 26-45

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 017:
Nathan Majors household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 16-18
1 male age 16-26
1 male over age 45
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 26-45
1 female over age 45
1 slave

Allegany County, MD, Wills, 1790-1850--LDS Film #013,311:
Book A, 1790-1850:
pp. 238-240:
Will of Nathan MAGERS
to dearly beloved wife Ann MAGERS, whole of my estate,
after wife's death, to two sons William & Nathan, 200 acres in Knox County, Ohio, paying $200 to my two daughters namely Lidea Porter & Elizabeth MAGERS, to son Ambrose, farm where I now reside, 100 acres part in Maryland and part in Pennsylvania,
$300 to daughters Mary MAGERS, Catherine Frost & Ann Mattingly;
son Ambrose executor
21 May 1825
Signed: Nathan MAGERS
Wit: William Ridgely, Charles Mattingly, James Mattingly
proved 9 August 1825


Henry M. PORTER

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
District #5:
p. 017:
Henry Porter household:
2 males age 0-10
1 male age 16-18
1 male age 16-26
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 16-26

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 038:
Henry Porter of M. household:
2 males age 5-10
1 male age 10-15
1 male age 30-40
1 male age 50-60
2 females age 0-5
1 female age 5-10
1 female age 20-30

1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
District #5:
p. 071:
Henry Porter of M. household:
1 male age 0-5
1 male age 5-10
1 male age 15-20
2 males age 20-30
1 male age 40-50
1 male age 50-60
1 female age 0-5
1 female age 15-20
1 female age 40-50


60. Ambrose MAJORS

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 019:
Ambrose Majors household:
1 male age 5-10
1 male age 15-20
1 female age 5-10
1 female age 20-30
1 female age 60-70

Allegany County, MD, Wills, 1790-1850--LDS Film #013,311:
Book A, 1790-1850:
pp. 424-425:
Will of Ambrose MAJORS,
to mother Nancy MAJORS, all my estate;
after her death, to my sister Mary; in case of her death, to all my brothers &sisters;
appoint William Frost executor
29 April 1838
Signed: Ambrose MAJORS
Wit: Samuel Durbin, William ARNOLD, John R. Brenham
proved 10 July 1838


15. John MAJORS

Baltimore County, MD, Deeds, 1791-1792--LDS Film #013,354:
Book WG-HH:
pp. 316-317:
27 Jan 1792
Richard Brittain and Temperance his wife, to John MAJORS of Baltimore County,
for 100 pounds,
"Helm's Chance," 101 acres
Signed: Richd Britton, Temprance-x-Britton
Wit: Edmd Stansbury, Jno Bond

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1792-1794--LDS Film #013,955:
Book WR-11, 1792-1793:
pp. 328-329:
28 January 1793
William Head of Bedford County, Penn, to John MAJORS of Frederick
County, MD,
for 5 pounds,
tract Legonier, adj. Smiths Lott, adj. Second Amendment,
containing 128 acres
Signed: Wm Ed. Head
Wit: Jno Gwinn, John Ross Key

Baltimore County, MD, Deeds, 1792-1793--LDS Film #013,355:
Book WG-LL:
pp. 214-215:
2 Mar 1793
John MAJORS of Frederick County, farmer, to William Chenworth of Baltimore County,
for 200 pounds,
"Helm's Chance," 101 acres
Signed: John MAGERS
Wit: Tilley Hale, John Hager
Rachel, wife of John MAJORS, relinquishes right of dower

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1792-1794--LDS Film #013,955:
Book WR-11, 1792-1793:
pp. 738-739:
20 April 1793
Peter Erb to John MAJORS, farmer, of Frederick County
for 2 pounds
tract "Remnant" adj. Legonier,
containing 7 acres
Signed: Peter Erb
Wit: S. Winchester, Jos. Howard

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1792-1794--LDS Film #013,955:
Book WR-12, 1793-1794:
pp. 178-179:
19 December 1793
Gideon Bosley to John MAJORS, farmer, of Frederick County
for 10 pounds
part of tract Browns Vexation, containing 2 acres
Signed: Gedon Bosley
Wit: W. Winchester, Jos. Howard

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1794-1796--LDS Film #013,956:
Book WR-14, 1795-1796:
pp. 137-138:
8 March 1796
John MAGERS of Baltimore County to Stephen Winchester and George Werner of Frederick County,
for 150 pounds, part of a tract called Ligonier lying in Frederick County conveyed by John Head 8 Jan 1793 to John MAGERS, for 138 acres; also part of tract called Browns Vexation conveyed by Gideon Bosley to John MAGERS, 19 Dec 1793, for 2 acres; also all of tract conveyed by Peter Erb to John MAGERS for 7 acres, 20 Apr 1793; three parcels total 147 acres
Signed: John MAGERS
Wit: R. Winchester, D. Shriver
26 Mar 1796, came Rachel, wife of John MAGERS, relinquishes right of dower

Allegany County, MD, Tax Lists:
1798 through 1803:
John MAJORS, Elias MAGORS, Nathan MAJORS, Peter MAJORS

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, BROOKE COUNTY, (WEST) VIRGINIA:A
p. 693:
John Majors household:
3 males age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 16-26
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 16-26
1 female age 26-45

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, BROOKE COUNTY, (WEST) VIRGINIA:
p. 029B:
John Magers Sr household:
1 male age 10-16
3 males age 16-26
1 male over age 45
1 female age 16-26
1 female over age 45

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, CRAWFORD COUNTY, OHIO:
Sandusky Township:
p. 170:
John Majors household:
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 50-60
1 female age 60-70


67. Greenberry MAJORS

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO:
Wayne Township:
p. 131:
Greenberry Majors household:
1 male age 20-30
3 females age 0-5
1 female age 20-30


17. Lawrence MAJORS

[NOTE: The proximity of Conewago Chapel in Adams County, Pennsylvania, to northern Frederick County (now Carroll County), Maryland, accounts for some of the family's records being in Pennsylvania and some in Maryland.]

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1801-1802--LDS Film #013,960:
Book WR-21:
pp. 512-513:
28 May 1801  
Joshua Young and Orphy Young of Anne
Arundel Co, to Lawrence MAJORS of Frederick Co, part of Molley's Fancy, 77 1/2 acres. Wit: J. Gist, Jos. Sim Smith

Adams County, PA, Conewago Sacred Heart Roman Catholic, translated by Henry James Young, 1942--LDS Film #020,502
Marriages, 1791-1835:
#43, Oct 4, 1801, Laurentius Mages & Maria Wight (alias Jourdan)

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1802-1803--LDS Film #013,961:
Book WR-24:
pp. 199-201:
10 Nov 1802  
Lawrence MAGERS of Frederick Co to Jonathan Davis of Frederick Co, part of Molley's Fancy, containing 77 1/2 acres.  Lawrence's ife Mary consents.  
Wit: Jos. Sim Smith, Andrew Shriver

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 235:
L. Majors household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 26-45
3 females age 0-10
1 female age 16-26
1 female age 26-45

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1813-1814--LDS Film #013,972:
Book WR-45:
pp. 298-299:
21 May 1813  
Lawrence MAGERS and wife Mary to Jacob
Shearman tract Resurvey of Bottom, which came to said Mary by will of Ann White, dated 11 Sep 1807, containing 16 acres
Witnesses: Thomas Wells, Jacob Mathias

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1814--LDS Film #013,973:
Book WR-47:
pp. 437-439:
26 May 1814  
Murray Shilling to Lawrence MAJORS, land in town of New London, called Resurvey on Timber Ridge, conveyed to Murray Shilling by Frederick Betz on 1 April 1799.  
Wife Rebecca consents.
Wit: William Durbin, Jr, Jonathan Norris

Frederick County, MD, Transfer Book, 1814-1825, MdHR 19388:
Lawrence MAJORS in District 7, charged with all his personal property

Frederick County, MD, Misc. Papers, MdHR 40297, 1784-1817:
Lawrence MAJORS granted license to keep an ordinary, Feb 1815

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1818--LDS Film #013,977:
Book JS-7:
pp. 223-224:
31 March 1818
Lawrence MAGERS to Abdill E. MAGERS, both of Frederick County, for $1200, all of tract in town of New London being part of tract "Timber Ridge Resurveyed," on northwest side of Main street distinguished on plat of town as #5, containing 1/4 acre
Signed: Lawrence MAGERS
Wit: Wm Coghlan, G.B. MAGERS
On same day came Mary MAGERS, wife of Lawrence, and relinquished right of dower

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1819-1820--LDS Film #013,979:
Book JS-11:
pp. 144-145:
Lawrence MAGERS to Jason Phillips, both of Frederick County, for $350, two cows, two heifers, one calf, one white horse ten year old, two pare of horse gears, one plow, one shove plow, two bearows, seven beds and beding, eighteen chears, one cutting box and knife, one loom and tackling, three wheels, one real, two pare of hand Irons, two looking glasses, one stove and pipe, one carpet, two pare of tongs and shovel, two dung shovels, two spades, one dung fork, two tables, one sign, one large lamp, three Iron pots, one dutch oven, and frying pan, two tea kittles, four coffee pots, three corn hoes of Matlock, the property which are now in my possession
16 May 1820
Signed: Lawrence MAGERS
Wit: John Jones
18 May 1820, acknowledged by Lawrence MAGERS

[In 1830, Lawrence Majors may be the 50-60 year-old male in son-in-law John Crowl's household:]

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
Enumeration District 7:
p. 205:
John Crowl household:
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 50-60
1 female age 0-5
1 female age 5-10
1 female age 20-30

HISTORY OF CUMBERLAND AND ADAMS COUNTIES, PA, 1886:
Adams County:
p. 234:
Conowago Chapel-yard Cemetery:
Lawrence MAGERS...1839


Mary WHITE

Frederick County, MD, Wills--LDS Film #014,021:
Will Book 1, 1809-1815:
pp. 253-254:
Will of Ann WHITE of Frederick County, MD,
Body to be buried at discretion of Lawrence MAGERS and wife, to my son Thomas WHITE, 20 pounds current money, one bed and beding consisting of two bed quilts two sheets two pillows and a boalstor, to Polly MAGERS wife of Lawrence MAGERS, the plantations where I now dwell, containing about 16 acres
11 Sep 1807
Signed: Ann-her mark-WHITE
Wit: Thomas Wells, William Ogg, Philip-x-his mark-McKinsey
proved 6 Jan 1812 by William Ogg and Philip McKinsey


77. Henrietta MAJORS

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, STARK COUNTY, OHIO:
Canton Township:
p. 516A:
Household/Family #283/298:
Joseph Magers, age 33, Mill Wright, $800 personal property, born MD
Mary Ann Magers, age 28, born PA
Jas. V. Magers, age 8, born OH
Thos. L. Magers, age 1, born OH
Appalona Seringer, age 55, born PA
*Henrietta Magers, age 23, born MD
John Hacler, age 27, Mill Wright, born PA
Henry Myers, age 21, Mill Wright, born PA

1870 FEDERAL CENSUS, SENECA COUNTY, OHIO:
City of Tiffin, 2nd Ward:
p. 369A:
Household/Family #285/328:
Leibe, Nick, age 70, Butcher, $2500 real estate, $100 personal property, born SWITZERLAND
*Leibe, Henrietta, age 43, born MD
Magers, Thomas, age 21, Law Student, born OH


Nicholas LIEBE

1870 FEDERAL CENSUS, SENECA COUNTY, OHIO:
City of Tiffin, 2nd Ward:
p. 369A:
Household/Family #285/328:
*Leibe, Nick, age 70, Butcher, $2500 real estate, $100 personal property, born SWITZERLAND
Leibe, Henrietta, age 43, born MD
Magers, Thomas, age 21, Law Student, born OH


18. Greenberry MAJORS

1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
Distridt #6, Westminster:
p. 193:
Greenberry Majors household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 26-45
4 slaves

Montgomery County, KY, Deeds:
[from Ardery, KENTUCKY COURT & OTHER RECORDS, Vol. II]
Book 2:
p. 270:
24 Mar 1802
Greenberry MAGERS and wife Sarah of Frederick Co, MD, to Jacob Swope of Lincoln Co, KY, land in Montgomery adjoining Benedict Swope's 800 acres survey

Harrison County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #216,849:
Book 2:
pp. 5-6:
Greenberry MAGERS of Frederick Co, MD, for $300, to David Lemmon of Harrison Co, KY, a negro Slave named Sukey aged about 19
10 Nov 1804
Signed: Green Berry MAGERS
Wit: Andrs Shriver

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 269:
G. Majors household:
1 male age 10-16
1 male over age 45
1 female age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 16-26
1 female over age 45
3 slaves

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
Westminster, 7th District:
p. 191:
Greenberry Magers household:
1 male age 16-26
1 male age over age 45
2 females age 16-26
1 female over age 45
7 slaves

Frederick County, MD, Deeds, 1828--LDS Film #013,989:
Book JS-29:
pp. 325-327:
19 Apr 1828
Green B. MAGERS of Baltimore Co to Thomas Lynch of Frederick Co,
for $175, part of tract "Easters Industry" adjoining "Empty Bottle," Westminster & Petersburgh turnpike, with lines of division agreed on by Thomas Lynch and a certain Bernard Kean, containing 17 1/2 acres
Signed: G.B. MAGERS
Wit: Abraham Wampler, Christian Bower


78. Abdiel A. MAJORS

  There is no proof that Abdiel Majors was the son of Greenberry Majors, but circumstantial evidence suggests this is so.

NAMES IN STONE:
Abdiel MAJORS/MAGERS d. 3 April 1872, age 75-5-22
wife Ruth d. March 1872, age 74-11-16, both buried at Toms Creek Methodist

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
Election District 6:
p. 260:
Abdiel Magers household:
1 male age 10-15
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 30-40
1 female age 30-40

1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
5th District:
p. 272:
Abdiel A. Magors household:
1 male age 30-40
1 female age 30-40

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
5th Election District:
p. 177A:
Household/Family #249/275:
*Abden Majors, age 52, Miller, born MD
Ruth Majors, age 52, $200 personal property, born MD


Ruth PHILLIPS

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
5th Election District:
p. 177A:
Household/Family #249/275:
Abden Majors, age 52, Miller, born MD
*Ruth Majors, age 52, $200 personal property, born MD


23. Belinda MAJORS

  Much of the information on this line came from Betty Key of Kensington, Maryland.  Some information on this family came from Sue Jacobi (suejacobi at msn dot com).

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
Woodsborough:
p. 154:
Belinda Lilly household:
1 male age 15-20
1 male age 20-30
1 female age 20-30
1 female age 40-50


Samuel LILLY

1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 172:
Samuel Lilly household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 26-45
2 females age 0-10
1 female age 26-45
8 slaves

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND:
p. 254:
S. Lilly household:
3 males age 0-10
1 male over age 45
2 females age 0-10
1 femalea age 16-26
1 other
4 slaves


83. Mary LILLY

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO:
Bern Township:
p. 434B:
Household/Family #52/52:
Lilly, Joseph, age 40, Blacksmith, $800 real estate, born MD
Lilly, Mary, age 30, born VA
Lilly, Edward, age 11, born OH
Lilly, Teresea, age 10, born OH
Lilly, Belinda, age 6, born OH
Lilly, Theodore, age 4, born OH
Lilly, Joseph, age 2, born OH
*Lilly, Mary, age 45, born MD
Lilly, Martha, age 19, born MD



Researched and complied by John Schunk, john@skpub.com

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