1818 John W Staton and Mary Thompson were married on January 6 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. [1] [2]
Documents from the estate of John W Staton are in file #428. The documents span years 1838 to 1847. [3] [4]
1838 Mary Staton petitioned the Greenville, South Carolina court on May 13 to sell perishable crop from the estate of John W. Staton, who died after March 1, last. [5] [6]
1840 The administration of the estate of John W Staton by Mary Staton was recorded on September 7. The remaining sum of $753.06 was to be distributed among a widow and nine children. [7]
1847 Widow Mary Staton and their children were named in probate records in Greenville, South Carolina. [8] [9] [10] Walton Staton was named as a "next friend" of the minor children. [11] John Hodge purchased land from the estate from widow Mary Staton. The land was on the north fork of Saluda River adjoining land of James Staton and Walton Staton.
The petition of Jno W Hodges showeth that whereas he has purchased at Sheriff's sale of said disrtict all the interest and claim of Mary Staton of in or to the real estate of her deceased husband John W Staton (being one third part thereof) which will appear on reference to the conveyance made to me by David Hoke Sheriff of said district and whereas said land is now occupied by others so that your petitioner cannot without difficulty obtain his due portion of the … your petitioner thereupon prays that a summons on partition … The following is a correct statement of the heirs at law of said dec'd, viz Mary Staton the widow whose share your petitioner owns. The following are the names of the children within this state viz:
1) Silas Pace and wife Evelina. Residents of Henderson County, North Carolina: 2) Benjamin Staton (John W Hodges assignee), 3) Joseph B Staton, and 4) Rubin Staton. Minors under age: 5) Elijah T, 6) John A, 7) Trulove, 8) Anderson, 9) Ambrose.
1858 Two deeds were recorded involving the heirs of John Walter Staton. Both were Witnessed by T.V. Rhoads and James B Ward and were dated December 28.
1858 Benjamin W Staton, Rubin W Staton, Anderson R Staton, Ambrus P Staton, and Champness Forrester and wife Trulove sold land to Elijah T Staton, all of Henderson County, North Carolina. The land was 160 acres on the waters of Packlet in Henderson county, being part of the estate of John W Staton, deceased. Adjacent land was owned by Champness Forrest and Anderson Staton. The deed mentioned the old house, the Towas line, a grant to Samuel Gordon [Staton] bought by the said E. T Staton. Affirmed October 9, 1869. [12]
1858 Benjamin W Staton, Elijah T Staton, Anderson R Staton, Ambrus P Staton, and Champness Forrester and wife Trulove sold land to Rubin W Staton, all of Henderson County, North Carolina. The land was 188 acres on the waters of North Packlet in Henderson county, being part of the estate of John W Staton, deceased. Widow Staton was mentioned. [13]
1860 Benjamin Staten (age 40, born in North Carolina) lived in Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina, in a household with Lucinda Staten (36), Barnabas Staten, John P Staten (14), Margaret Staten (13), Ruben Staten (10), Betsy A Staten (7), Wiley Staten (6), and Thos Staten (2). Benjamin Staten was a farmer. [14]
1870 Benj Staten (age 50, born in North Carolina) lived in Little River, Transylvania County, North Carolina, in a household with Mary A Staten (33), Mary Staten, Elizabeth Staten (18), Wm Staten (15), Thos Staten (11), Lanica Staten (9), Sherman Staten (4), and Allen Staten. Benj Staten was a farmer. [15]
1880 Benjamin Staton (age 62, born in North Carolina, married) lived in Green River, Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Mary A Staton (40), Betsie A Staton (19), Sherman Staton (14), Allin Staton (11), Mintie Staton (8), Lenard Staton (6), Augustus Staton (5), Delia Staton (3), and James H Staton (8/12). Benjamin Staton's parents were both born in North Carolina. Benjamin Staton was a farmer. [16]
1880 Benjamin Walter Staton died on August 22 in Henderson County, North Carolina. He was born in 1817 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. [17]
1850 Thomas Staton (age 22) lived in Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Elizabeth Staton (20), and John Staton (1). Thomas Staton was a farmer. [18]
1860 Thompson Staton (age 56, born in South Carolina) lived in Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Elizabeth Staton (35), Alice Staton (9), Montrovill Staton (6), Evaline Staton (2), and Salomi Staton (4/12). Thompson Staton was a farmer. [19]
1870 Elija T Staton (age 44, born in North Carolina) lived in Green River, Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Elizabeth Staton (42), Monterrill Staton (14), Luisa Staton (12), Salome Staton (10), Malissa Staton (7), Jesse R Staton (5), Malcom Staton (2), and Margret Staton (9/12). Elija T Staton was a farmer. [20]
1880 Elija T. Staton (age 54, born in South Carolina, married) lived in Green River, Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Elizabeth Staton (53), Malicia A Staton (17), Jessee R Staton (15), Malvania Staton (12), Margret Staton (11), and Ulyses G Staton (8). Elija T. Staton's parents were both born in North Carolina. Elija T. Staton was a farmer. [21]
1900 Thomas Staton (born in North Carolina in Apr 1826, married for 52 years) lived in Green River, Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Elizabeth Staton (74), Carrie Robertson (19), and Nettie L Robertson (2). Thomas Staton's parents were both born in North Carolina. Thomas Staton was a farmer. Thomas Staton's residence was f, F. [22]
1909 Elijah Thompson Staton, spouse of A Elizabeth Staton, died on July 27. He was born on May 2, 1826, son of John Walter Staton. [23]
1860 John A Stanton (age 33, born in North Carolina) lived in District 6, Polk County, Tennessee, in a household with Margret Stanton (25), Mary Stanton (9), Clary Stanton (6), Catherine Stanton (4), and Infant Stanton (1). John A Stanton was a farmer. [24]
1870 John Staton (age 44, born in South Carolina) lived in District 8, McMinn County, Tennessee, in a household with Margaret Staton (35), Mary Staton (19), Clara Staton (14), Catharine Staton (13), Catgline Staton (10), John Staton (7), and Cecire Staton. John Staton was a farmer. [25]
1880 John A. Staton (age 53, born in South Carolina, married) lived in District 2, Meigs County, Tennessee, in a household with Margarette Staton (45), Mary Staton (26), Carissa Staton (23), Catharine Staton (21), John Staton (16), Cicero Staton (9), Luther Staton (6), Laura Staton (8), and Harriet Staton (2). John A. Staton's parents were both born in North Carolina. John A. Staton was a farmer. [26]
1897 John A. Staton, spouse of Margaret M Staton, died on October 20 in Tennessee. He was born on June 4, 1828 in Glassy, Greenville County, South Carolina, son of John Walter Staton. [27]
1850 Anderson Staton (age 16, born in North Carolina) lived in Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with John Allen (22), Hanah Allen (20), and Ambrose Allen (14). Anderson Staton was a laborer. [28]
1860 Anderson Staton (age 25, born in North Carolina) lived in Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Caroline Staton (24), Thomas Staton (2), and Mary Staton (10/12). Anderson Staton was a farmer. [29]
1870 Anderson Staton (age 34, born in South Carolina) lived in Green River, Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Mary Staton (8), Rhabin Staton (7), John Staton (3), Columbus Staton (2), Caroline Staton (33), and Thomas Staton (10). Anderson Staton was a farmer. [30]
1880 Anderson Staton (age 45, born in North Carolina, married) lived in Green River, Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Caroline Staton (44), Rubin Staton (19), Aly Staton (20), John Staton (13), Columbus Staton (10), Peny Staton (9), Alexander Staton (7), Matilda Staton (4), Lanthury Staton (2), and Lantany Staton (2). Anderson Staton's parents were both born in North Carolina. Anderson Staton was a farmer. [31]
1900 Andrew Staton (born in South Carolina in Mar 1835, married for 42 years) lived in Green River, Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Carline J Slaton (64), and Lutanie Slaton (22). Andrew Staton's parents were both born in North Carolina. Andrew Staton was a farmer. Andrew Staton's residence was f, F. [32]
1909 Anderson Reid Staton, spouse of Julia Caroline Staton, died in 1909. He was born in 1834, son of John Walter Staton. [33]
1850 Ambrose Staton (age 14, born in North Carolina) lived in Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with John Allen (22), Hanah Allen (20), and Anderson Allen (16). [34]
1860 Ambrose Staton (age 24, born in South Carolina) lived in Henderson County, North Carolina, in a household with Rose Staton (25), and Winny Staton (5/12). [35]
1863 Ambrose Perry Staton died on May 31 in Henderson County, North Carolina. He was born in 1836, son of John Walter Staton. [36]
Research Notes:
During the same period of time, there are deeds involving Walton Staton, perhaps the person named as "next friend" of the minor heirs. Perhaps this is Walton Staton, died 1849.
1839 Walter and Mary Staton and Charles B Southerlin sold 725 acres of land to Nancy Southerlin, all of Greenville District, South Carolina. The land was on beaver dam backwaters of the north fork of the Saluda River. The deed was executed about March 16. [37]
1840 Benjamin B Staton and wife Sarah sold land to Walton Staton on January 11, all of Greenville District, South Carolina. The land was on the Saluda River. Witnessed by D.D. Keer and William Metclf. [38]
1840 John Watson sold land to Walton Staton from the estate of Jacob Black, both of Greenville District, South Carolina. The land was on fall creek on the north side of the Saluda River. [39]
1840 On October 8, Walton Staton, Squire Morgan, and Daniel Pace chose James Pickett, Jefferson Barton, and John Watson to settle a land dispute. The land was on Fall Creek of the north fork of the Saluda River. [40]
1841 Walton Staton purchased land from Duncan and Wizetta Terry. [41]
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