Joseph Adkisson, 1788–1837?> (aged 49 years)
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- Joseph /Adkisson/
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Sergeant, 2 REG'T MOUNTED GUNMEN (BROWN'S), EAST TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS
between January 10 and May 20, 1815
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Text: Soloman Geren, J. P. |
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father |
1758–1820
Birth: about 1758
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— Virginia Death: about 1820 — Roane Co. TN or middle TN |
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Marriage | Marriage — about 1779 — probably Halifax Co. VA |
2 years
elder brother |
1780–1835
Birth: about 1780
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— Halifax Co. VA or Granville Co. NC Death: 1835 — Tipton Co. TN |
3 years
elder brother |
1782–1858
Birth: about 1782
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— probably Granville Co. NC Death: October 5, 1858 — Maury Co. TN |
3 years
elder sister |
1784–1855
Birth: about 1784
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— Halifax Co. VA or Granville Co. NC Death: about 1855 — Tipton Co. TN |
3 years
elder sister |
1786–1819
Birth: about 1786
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— Halifax Co. VA or Granville Co. NC Death: after 1819 |
3 years
himself |
1788–1837
Birth: about 1788
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— Halifax Co. VA or Granville Co. NC Death: October 31, 1837 — Perry Co. TN |
4 years
younger brother |
1791–1844
Birth: about 1791
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— Halifax Co. VA Death: 1844 — Conway Co. AR |
2 years
younger brother |
1793–1882
Birth: March 3, 1793
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— probably Halifax Co. VA Death: February 18, 1882 — Roane Co. TN |
5 years
younger brother |
1797–1887
Birth: about 1797
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— Halifax Co. VA Death: 1887 — Lawrence Co. TN |
2 years
younger brother |
1798–1838
Birth: about 1798
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— Halifax Co. VA Death: about 1838 — Knox Co. TN |
2 years
younger brother |
1800–1857
Birth: May 10, 1800
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— Halifax Co. VA Death: April 8, 1857 — Industry Township, McDonough Co. IL |
20 months
younger brother |
1801–1862
Birth: about 1801
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— Halifax Co. VA Death: March 1, 1862 — near Bigbyville area, Maury Co. TN |
himself |
1788–1837
Birth: about 1788
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— Halifax Co. VA or Granville Co. NC Death: October 31, 1837 — Perry Co. TN |
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wife |
1795–1885
Birth: about 1795
48
— probably Roane, Co. TN Death: October 31, 1885 — Decatur Co. TN |
Marriage | Marriage — April 13, 1815 — Roane Co. TN |
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1817–1880
Birth: about 1817
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— Tennessee Death: after 1880 — Decatur Co. TN |
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1823–1895
Birth: September 1, 1823
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— Tennessee Death: August 20, 1895 — Decatur Co. TN |
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Text: Soloman Geren, J. P. |
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Shared note
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Joseph Adkisson was born in Halifax Co. VA in 1788. He and his brothers moved to Roane Co. TN after their father, David Adkisson, purchased land for them there in 1810. He served as one of the original Tennessee "Vols" in the Creek Indian Wars during the War of 1812. Joseph was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain James McKamy which was part of the 2nd Regiment Mounted Gunmen, East Tennessee Volunteers commanded by John Brown. Ellender Brashears was born in Roane Co. TN in 1795 as the youngest daughter of Zaza Brashears and Elizabeth Adkinson. On April 13, 1815, Joseph and Ellender were married by Esq. Soloman Geren, J. P. in Roane Co. TN. They moved to Lawrence Co. TN for a short time and made their way to Wayne Co. TN by 1820. In 1825, Joseph and Ellender received a land grant under the act of 1823 on the Tennessee River in Perry (now Decatur) Co. TN. Joseph and Ellender had seven known children: Malinda married William N. Ore, Isaac married Charlotte Cooper, Sarah married B. W. Raney, Absalom A. married Kizzie M. Brasher, Joseph William Adkisson married "unknown", James J. never married, Yerby married Sarina Jane Aydelott. As one of the earliest settlers in Decatur Co. TN, Joseph and Ellender are the progenitors of the Adkissons and many other families in the area. Joseph and Ellender received pensions based on Joseph's service in the war of 1812. Joseph died at the age of 49 on October 30, 1837. Following, Joseph's death, Ellender filed for a bounty land grant under the act of 1850. Ellender combined households with her daughter, Malinda after the death of William Ore between 1860 and 1870. Ellender lived to the ripe old age of 90 and died October 31, 1885. The Adkisson family gave the land for the Adkisson Cemetery in Decatur Co. TN. The cemetery is now known as the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and is the second largest in the county. It is believed that Ellender Adkisson is memorialized with the simple stone that reads "Granny, 1st grave in cemetery". It is not known where Joseph is buried. Land Grant - Perry Co. TN Recorded 8th September 1825 There is granted by the said State of Tennessee, unto Joseph Adkisson a portion of the said George Jenkins a certain tract or parcel of land, containing one hundred ten acres by Survey bearing date the 18th day of June 1824 lying in the ninth District of Perry County eighth range & seventh section & bounded follows to wit Beginning at a Black Oak six poles East and one hundred & twelve poles South of the three mile post, West of the north east corner of said Section Range. South one hundred & forty poles to a white oak thence West one hundred twenty eight poles to a Stake at hickory and Dogwood pointer thence North one hundred forty poles to a Poplar & Chestnut thence East one hundred and twenty eight poles to the beginning. With the hereditaments and apperienances, To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its apperienances to the said Joseph Adkisson and his heirs forever. In witness whereof William Carroll Governor of the State of Tennessee hath hereunto set his hand and caused the great seal of the state to be affixed at Murfreesborough on the 16th day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty five and of the Independence of the United States, the 50th. By the Governor, Wm. Carroll Daniel Graham, Secretary Census records 1820 census for Wayne Co. TN 1830 census for Perry Co. TN Voter and tax lists The 1818 voters list in Lawrence Co. TN lists Joseph Adkisson. The 1837 tax list for Perry Co. TN lists Joseph Adkerson. |
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